interesting,, kinda scattered brained,, good class

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A hell of a lot of reading to do. He makes the course interesting. The quizzes are easy but his tests are so freaking impossible. I hear Wilson and Mallery are much better than him.

He's a great guy, and though he makes corny jokes tends to keep the lectures interesting. But exams are very difficult, and students should be prepared to study, a lot.

He's a great professor. The class itself is hard so be prepared to work. He is very clear and explains things very well, prepares you very well for the tests. If you pay attention to his lectures you know exactly what to expect for the test. His lectures are awesome! My favorite prof! =)

Gaines is a good lecturer but in my experience, a man of very low character. I turned in a paper late because I worked hard on it and made it my best work, but he gave me a 5/50, pulling my grade down to a B in a class in which my final was the third highest out of 250. He showed no mercy except to promise to write me a rec.; but this was a lie!

I don't see what's so bad about this guy; I think he's a good teacher.

He is a wounderful lecturer, his method is great, it makes you be on top of the information about the class and you are constantly challanged to wnat to go ahead. Youmust work REALLY har with him but its worth it, because you learn a lot

The dudes cool, he's so passionate about his job that he even looks insane sometimes. I like it.

I got an A- on my first test. If you want to do good on the test you definitely need to set aside a good amount of time to study. There is a lot of material covered for the tests and there are a lot of resources to study from. I took AP bio in high school but I did not understand a thing! (my teacher sucked!) Now it's all making more sense. I definitely suggest Gaines if you plan on retaining the material learned for later use....like for the MCATs!

very good, just pay attn.

tough class

Everything I learned in his class, I still remember. He is so passionate about what he teaches that he inspired me to go into teaching. I have been teaching biology for 10 years.

HARD class..amazing teacher..u will remember what u learn..may have to sacrifice an A for it

He teaches pretty well, but his tests are extremely hard.

extremely fast paced course, keeps you on your toes. hard.

He is a nice guy, makes jokes, and cares about his students. Has weekly quizzes and also holds review sessions for tests. His tests are really really hard. The final is HARDER than all the other tests. I got a B after everything but i worked really hard in his class.

this is definitely a hard class, if u want an A you not only have to read everything he assigns, but also do the online quizzes...he takes half his test from the campbell website (trust me)

gaines is a bit tough but he teaches well.

Taking professor Gaines will prepare you for any subsequent Bio course. Gaines is not hard but the material for the course is. His exams are straightforward. Make sure your grade is high going into the final because the FINAL IS HELL! Do the online quizzes because they will help with the exams

Gaines is wonderful. The only people who don't like him are people who aren't serious students. If you are a Pre-med student and/or Bio major, take Gaines. Your biology foundation will be solid.

You really have to put 100% into tis class! Read all the assigned chapters, do all the online EC quizzes, and go through all his old tests from years before... He really knows his stuff... but gets carried away and goes a little too fast... If you put all you can into this class you will be fine.

Dr. Gaines is EXTREMELY helpful, a lot of people warned me about taking the class but I found that as long as you are willining to work hard you can easily get a B or better. Dr. Gaines wants every student to succeed and is passionate about what he teaches. No biology teacher is going to be a walk in the park. He is my fav. prof. on this campus.

A professor who really cares about his students. He has quizzes almost every week and 3 exams-- but has 3 review sessions to accomodate everyone- that tell you what you need to know for the quiz or exam. He gives funny jokes too sometimes. His expalanations are clear. I highly recommend you go to the review sessions.

I love him! Hes a cutie and very entertaining. He is willing to explain whatever anyone asks and if we have concerns about a test or anything he is willing to figure something out. Lots of extra credit and review.

If you are taking bio for the credit requirement, do NOT take Gaines. For those of you in PreMed, I definitely recommend him. He is a hard professor. You do have to work hard to get an A. But he gives alot of extra credits and is always willing to help. Just make sure you attend all his classes, go to review sessions and read the book!!!

Hard, but worth it

Entertaining in class, has some funny moments. Really nice and knows material. Tends to go through slides quickly sometimes, but willing to go back and answer questions. Weekly quiz. Class isn't mandatory but takes an ungraded activity to see who was there. Study hard and tests arent bad. Drops 1 of 3. Final is HARD

Dr. Gaines moves fast in lec, but is willing to answer ques in review. His tests are HARD and often says things won't be on them that are. The final is really rough had a B+ before, studied 13hrs, ended up with a C+. I did well on all of the quizzes, but couldn't score above an 80 on the tests. Solid foundation for bio, but not much to show for it.

Decent class - it's a pre-med make or break class, so this isn't a class you take if you're looking for an easy A. Tests are difficult, but not impossible. If you do well on the quizzes, turn in the ch.quizzes online, and get a good grade on your mini-paper (which is easy) then you'll pass the class.

Dr. Gaines is a phenomenal teacher. He posts his power points on his web site and a study guide book. This is very useful in taking notes and understanding the organization of biology and the text. His exams are hard, but if you study, take plenty notes, read, and go to his review sessions you will do fine. He relates bio to todays present issues.

This was just a lab with Gaines. But He'll definitely keep your attention. I had fun

He is the nicest teacher ever! and greatest person

If you go to the review sessions, you'll do just fine

Really nice guy, has 3 review sessions a week for the quizzes, posts all his material online. His class is a lot of work but it's doable and if you do it all an A is possible. The quizzes really help with learning the material so youre not overwhelmed by the time the tests come around. Gives students opportunities for best grade possible

Excellent professor, very helpful. Explains concepts very clearly during the lecture, but you need to do alot of reading on your own if you want to do well. Do all the practice quizes online - quiz and exam questions will come straight from here.

Here is how to get an A: take all his online chapter quiz q's b/c 50% of quizzes + tests come from them, no matter what go to his review sessions (only time he answers questions), read pages before class + highlight, take notes on the ppt slides, and just attend. He emphasizes broad concepts, plus if you take notes on each slide, the final is cake!

He's a tough professor but is very helpful. Reading is a must if you want to do well on the exams. If you pay attention in the lectures and do the online quizzes, then you'll do great. You just have to put effort in.

first off this is definetly a knock out class, its naturally hard, gaines is the hardest out of the 3 bil 150 professors. Tests are very challenging, they make you think, think every question through. He is a nice guy though, get to know him outside of class, if you get a bad grade, see him to find out what you can do better. take the quizes seriou

Gaines is a great teacher, and he takes a lot of his questions from online chapter tests, so if you do them you can do well. But there is no help for the final...its kind of like you get an A all semester and then he butchers your grade....so I ended up with a B

He is extremely difficult, I didn't think I would even pass his test. I probably would have made an A if I didn't have to miss one test, outside of my control. Show up, study hard, and you can pull off a passing grade.

i love Dr. Gaines. He is extremely difficult but he cares about his students. My biology teacher sucked in high school, so i walked into his class not even knowing the helical structure of DNA much less its nucleotide components. However, if you work hard you can definitely pull off an A, I mean i did and I didn't no anything before.

Good teacher overall; if you follow in his study guide while he lectures and take notes in it, its not hard to do well on his exams. Weekly quizzes can help your grade and keep you on track of studying. Reading the book may seem dreadful, but it really helped me get an A.

If you are looking for an easy class DON'T TAKE HIM!!! he lectures really fast, and if you don't read the book ahead of time it's very hard to understand his lectures. If you want an A READ THE BOOK!!! All his exams and quizzes are hard but not impossible if you are really well prepared by studying a lot. He is a nice guy though.

gaines is an awesome professor. just study hard and maintain good study habits, an A is extremely possible. well worth it.

His tests are hard but he truly cares. Attendance is kind of mandatory. Has weekly quizzes and holds review sessions for them. On tests he holds multiple review sessions in case you can't make one. You should def read the book but he provides plenty of extra credit opportunities at the end of every test and let's you drop your lowest test.

Best science professor I've ever had! I learned SO much from his class and would urge anyone (who puts effort into classes) to take him! Not an easy class but so worth it. Read the book for sure, go to study sessions, and study! Drops the first test of the semester so that helps. He prepares you really well for upcoming classes, two thumbs up!

This class was the one I had to struggle most with to get an A, but Gaines honestly cares about your grades and gives weekly quizzes to keep you on top of your learning. He goes out of his way to give review sessions, in which he provides enough coffee and donuts to feed the county. Take A LOT of notes in the study guide and don't forget to read!

If you don't know too much about science, I don't recommend him. His class is really hard and he says himself you need about 10 hours minumum of outside study time. I'd say thats an underestimation. But he really does care about his students and their grades and tries to help them. The class is just ridiculously hard. Easier A? Look elsewhere.

If you make a C or lower...its because you didn't study or slacked off too much. He drops 4 to 5 quizzez (out of 14-15) and the lowest test so there is really no excuse not to get an A. Just study/memorize till u can explain/describe stuff without the book and that means you're ready. & Do Mastering biology. Very cool guy and helpful. Just study.

I would not recommend this class for any incoming freshmen (150NT). It is very hard to pass with higher than a B. No matter how hard you study, he manages to ask impossible questions on the test. His lectures are rushed, and you need to do mastering biology and study to pass. Overall though, he was a wonderfully hilarious professor.

Prof. Gaines is a great person, holds 3 review sessions WEEKLY for every quiz/exam. Lots of extra credit opportunities and he drops a lot of your bad grades. To get an A: 1) do MASTERING BIO!! and 2) take notes in his study guide 3) review his powerpoints. Don't read the book, it's a waste of time..just do mastering bio, he gets his questions there

Excellent teaching for a somewhat complicated class. His class was really challenging, but if you studied correctly doable. And you actually end up learning!

He is extremely nice and really committed To the students he gives lots of extra credit and hold a bunch of review sessions.

Really great professor. Take him if you really want to understand the material. His tests are tough, but if you study the material well it is possible to get a A. He has extra credit on quizzes every week and is willing to bump up your grade if you do the Mastering Biology Assignments. If you love bio take Dr. Gaines!

Professor Gaines has lots of charisma and truly wants the best for his students, but his class is unnecessarily hard. His lectures are fast, and i recommend taking notes in the notebook he makes you buy. Most of the test questions require knowledge from the book and MASTERING BIOLOGY. Dont take him because of his analytical quizzes and tests.

I came in this school as a Bio major just because I merely like Bio. Taking Dr.Gaines' class made me love it even more. I spent the whole semester studying for this class but it was so worth it. He tries his best to make the students understand even though he has to explain the thing 3 times.He just loves the students and teaching. Love him!

If you don't love biology, GET OUT. His class is great for very motivated students with a strong background in biology. It's hard, but very doable: He drops 3 quizzes and 1 test! The weekly quizzes keep you on your toes and either reading the textbook or doing masteringbio will get you A's. With a strong background I read very little and got a B.

DO NOT TAKE. If you have to be prepared to let biology consume your life. Not an easy A or even B by a long shot.

Gaines is a great person and he is passionate about his class. However, his tests are just ridiculous. I studied out of the book, did all mastering went to all workshops, went to class and did everything I could. Straight A's on all the quizes. Straight C's on every exam. If you are not good at analytical thinking DON'T TAKE him.

Interesting class, however I fod Dr. Gaines' lectures were at times lacking in detail, and at times the information wasn't communicated clearly. He says you don't need the book, but if you don't read prepare to do poorly on quizzes/tests. He's always willing to help and has quiz/test reviews. Mastering is useful, the tests are often hard, but fair.

If you don't have any background in biology his class would be difficult. There are weekly quizzes and I don't think he prepares students enough for his tests - they have MCAT questions on them. It's possible to do well and he has good intentions, but the tests are very hard compared to other professors

Prof Gaines is a great man with the best intentions for this class. At times it can be incredibly difficult; however, unlike other teachers he actually does everything he can to prepare you. If you aren't interested in biology this class would be very difficult but for pre-med students it's a great decision to prepare you for years to come.

Overall, I had a really positive experience in Dr. Gaines's class. While exams were challenging, they taught me how to think critically about material. Dr. Gaines is engaging in class and holds many review sessions. I loved attending class. It was a lot of work, but I studied hard and got an A. It was definitely worth it! Great class!!

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TEACHER!!! From day 1 he was a very caring and intelligent man. He truly wanted all his students to do well on his exams but at the same time, he didn't want to set them up for failure in upper level Bio classes. He is probably the most helpful teacher at this school and has the most review sessions throughout the semester.

Though you really have to work for your grade, this class is totally worth taking with Gaines. Comparing to every other BIL 150 teacher, you learn the absolute most in Gaines and are the most prepared for the future with this class. You're going to have to prepare, but with Gaines you don't just memorize the info, you actually understand why.

Dr. Gaines is the sweetest professor ever, I love him as a person. However, LISTEN CAREFULLY, do NOT take BIL 150 with him. I took this class because I wanted to master the material, but I ended up hurting my GPA as a freshman. Every week there is a quiz(15 total) & at least 2 lengthy online assignments, 3 exams thru semester and no curve applied.

Don't skip, go to test reviews, and try to read. He's here to weed out the kids who won't make it.

This class isn't easy. If you want to succeed you have to work hard, and study a good amount. I didn't take AP bio in highschool and still manages to get A thanks to him giving me three points for free. So yeah he's a pretty nice guy, who will make you work hard and there might be times you feel lost and hopeless, but I promise you can get an A.

Dr. Gaines makes you work for your grade. He provides ample extra credit opportunities though so take advantage! There is one group project that is an easy A as long as you follow the guidelines and participate. He holds three review sessions a week and even though is one of the toughest professors, he's also one of the best.

Any upperclassmen will know this is the usual difficulty in any normal science course here. You get used to the work, but if anything this course was easier than it should have been. The curves were thrown everywhere 18-20% curves is a god send if you didn't get at least a B, you didn't even try because you were probably getting D's without curves.

Gaines is the greatest. If you want an A, you will have to work, but he provides more than enough resources to do that. Tests have tons of extra credit, and the weekly HW assignments and workshops are basically free points. He wants you to succeed, and will help you with anything you need. Favorite professor by far.

Taking Dr. Gaines for BIL 150 was by far my best college decision yet. Though you work a lot harder than any of the other sections, you also learn SO much more. He prepares you for the biology on the MCAT which is so important if you are pre-med. He cares so much about his students and takes extra time every single week to do review. WORTH THE WORK

Taking Dr. Gaines for BIL 150 was by far my best college decision yet. Though you work a lot harder than any of the other sections, you also learn SO much more. He prepares you for the biology on the MCAT which is so important if you are pre-med. He cares so much about his students and takes extra time every single week to do review!

Gaines is a great guy. He expects a lot from you, but it is still a very fair class and grading criteria. Every test has extra credit, and your grades are not only based on tests. There are weekly quizzes which are actually harder than the exams, but they have extra credit as well and he drops a few.

The biggest college/premed wake up call EVER. You really have to dedicate your life to this class to get an A. He is the sweetest guy but he does not mess around and really makes you work. Doing extra credit, practice tests/quizzes, and reading the book are essential. So hard but so incredibly worth it. I feel like I can conquer anything after this

Gaines is the toughest professor you will ever take in terms of work. The material can be straightforward, but its all tested analytically. No simple questions. Lots of homework, but it'll make you learn the material. I never used the textbook and got an A, literally just use the study guide and his lectures

Gaines is the best bio professor ever. If you're premed, you'll just be hurting yourself by taking other professors because they won't prepare you as well. I went to all the lectures and didn't read the book and ended the course with a high A. All you need to have a good grade in his class is to show up and take good notes!

I never even bought the book for this class and I never really studied for his tess/quizzes. HIs online hw is a pain and takes forever to finish, so divide it up between friends. Go to class, go over the online homework, and take good notes

He is interesting. Be ready to be on your toes at all times. He makes you work for sure.

You will need to put in the work in this class to succeed. However, if you do put in the work, you will be rewarded . This class also serves as a great tool to learn how to perform well in college as well as on the MCAT. This is an intro BIO class. There is a TON of material to cover. Gaines does his best to emphasize what is important/tested.

Professor Gaines makes you work for everything and the class is very difficult. I took AP, had a solid background for Bio and I learn so much more every day. Studying for this class is more than I have ever done before. Also, going to office hours helps. Taking any other professor is selling yourself short if you want to go to med school.

Dr. Gaines is the best professor I've ever had. If you're planning to be Pre-Med, this class shouldn't scare you, it should inspire you--it should make you want to work this hard in all your classes and in everything you do. Gaines pushes you, but medical school will be much harder than this, I promise. I would recommend this course to any student.

I absolutely loved Prof Gaines. While it was a hard class, that isnt a bad thing because you learn an incredible amount and he's very dedicated to making sure his students do. Very inspiring and caring man helps prepare for MCAT. If youre pre med and you dont take this class honeslty I think youre missing out. Try to sit in the front

It takes some time to get to know Dr. Gaines (as he his always speeding to his next meeting.) I have known him for seven semesters now (five of which I took credits with him), so believe me when I say that he cares about your performance, your future, and what you think of him. If you have the drive to change yourself, I suggest chasing him around.

Gaines is a great professor. If you are gutsy enough to take his class, get ready to do some serious work, his course load is not for the weak. But, after you take his class, you will feel like a genius and every other science course you take will feel like a walk in the park. Very sassy man but a talented lecturer. Highly recommend.

Gaines is incredibly passionate about the subject. He gives you the latest information about current events related to the subject. He quizzes weekly but offers 3 weekly reviews for them. He gives LOTS of extra credit which balances out the difficulty of some of his exam questions. If you are pre-med you should DEFINITELY take bio150 with him.

took fall 2015. I ended up withdrawing due to personal reasons. He challenges you to be your best and really work for your grade. one of the best lectures he gave was his cancer lecture where he talked about his son who passed away. now oncology is an area that intrigues me very much. he doesnt let you take the easy way out, but makes you work!

prof gaines is THE BEST! His class is very tough, but your grade is directly correlated with the amount of work and time you put into studying. If you are pre-med, do yourself a favor and take this class! Go to his office hours! He also likes to have conversations with students about their goals and stuff outside of the course!

If you are willing to put the work in, an A is definitely attainable. He may be quite tough for a BIL150 course, but I wouldn't advise anyone to go with another prof because you would be doing a disservice to your learning. If bio won't be a part of your future, pick an easier prof. for the easy A. Really pushes you to your limits. Great guy.

Gaines is the best teacher I ever had. He cares so so much. There are tons of bad reviews on him, but if you're a hard worker you can't do it. Its not an easy A, you can't just not pay attention. Pay attention and try and you WILL do well.

he is hilarious and a really good teacher! open to questions and accessible to students. this class is a lot of work but its not impossible

I love him honestly but a lot of people don't. Honestly if you're willing to work and you're a good student you'll be fine. He's great though. Sure there's a decent amount of homework but he sends emails out religiously and nothing is ever unfair or confusing so there's nothing to complain about. The instructions he gives are very direct.

If you are Pre-Med take Gaines. The class is challenging but if you are dedicated and work for it, it will pay off. GO TO THE REVIEW SESSIONS. He has office hours by appt only so this is the best time to ask questions and clarify things before the weekly quiz Tuesday. The tests are challenging but if you study and try on the homework you'll be good

Despite it being a relatively difficult course, taking this class is very useful if you are planning to take the premed route. He can clearly explain the concepts and is very good at clarifying if something becomes difficult to grasp.

I took Gaines as for HPM, an I was nervous at first but in the end I really liked him. If you put in the effort its not too bad. For his tests there will be like 56 questions each worth 2 points but then it will be out of a 100 points (so essentially 12 bonus points). In the end I'm very happy I took him because I feel like I know way more.

I don't think I've ever studied as much as I have in this class compared to other STEM classes. If you like pressure take him. If you're truly ambitious of becoming a doctor take him. If you really want to learn biology take him. The amount of work given is a direct correlation of how much you'll learn. His goal is to mold resilient students.

Gaines is the hardest professor to take for BIL 150. The reading can be a lot at times and his exams can be challenging. Additionally, you definitely have to attend lectures to understand what the uploaded powerpoints mean. However, I am very glad I took the class because Gaines is a very caring professor that makes you really understand the class.

Took AP bio last year which was pretty helpful. Definitely go to lecture because that's very much what exams and quizzes revolve around. He's a busy guy but makes himself accessible thru rev. sessions. Wants you to succeed by putting in the effort. LOVES CRITICAL THINKING. People will say he's one of the toughest science profs around but not so bad

the class is hard no matter what prof you take it with. Gaines is a good teacher and sets you up for success as much as he can. take good notes using his guide from the bookstore, it points out all important topics for tests and quizzes and then you dont need a text book. online HW was actually helpful if you really do it

Prof Gaines is very passionate about biology so he wants his students to learn. Homework is tedious, lectures are important, reading the textbook was SUPER important for me. I made outlines using the textbook & his lecture notes & thats how i studied, i always felt lost after his lectures but then i read the TB & it made more sense. Dont be scared!

Dr. Gaines was a very unique teacher to say the least. His lecture style is very fast and covers lots of information in a very quick manner. I went to all his lectures and found them helpful, although you definitely need to spend LOTS of extra time on your own to master the material (youtube or reading the textbook).

Bioethics was a clear cut class. Quiz every class which meets once a week based on reading assigned for that class. Quizzes are 2 questions each, but need to read. Participation matters. Easily able to get an A in class if you do well on quizzes and participate once or twice as it is a discussion based class! Just do the readings!

Dr. Gaines is a good person. He truly cared for our class and you can tell how dedicated he is to teaching us. He gives many extra credit chances. However, the class is very challenging. He makes his questions are critical thinking. I suggest studying from his lectures and homework rather than from the book to get a good grasp of concepts.

very fun class. have differnet doctors come in and speak about there profession. once a week. weekly quizzes and a 12 page paper due at end of semester. no exams or final

Gaines is incredibly knowledgeable and the most caring professor I've ever had. He is easily accessible and responds fairly quickly to emails. As long as you attend class and take notes, getting an A in the class shouldn't be a problem. He's a great instructor and is always down to help!

hardest class I have ever taken. Almost gave up on studying bio after this class, but BIL 160 is much easier. I got a C in BIL150 with Gaines, but an A in BIL160 with another teacher. So basically, don't give up. lectures are fascinating, and he cares about his students. The tests are SO hard. Study by doing practice problems.

Dr. Gaines is very passionate about what he does and it is extremely evident throughout the course. The class is rough however he has review sessions three times a week and has a lot of ec on all of the exams. That being said your grade really depends on the amount of work you put into it (like most of the other premed reqs). AP Bio really helps.

He's really tough but he cares so much. Plenty of extra credit, posts old exams/quizzes, gives bonus questions, always responds to emails and is available for meetings. He doesn't curve so be prepared to study a lot if you want to pass exams. Avoid taking with chem if you can, they're both intense classes and it was hard to balance, but possible.

Get ready to work hard if you take this class. You have to put in the time to read the textbook, do the homework, use the old quizzes and exams for practice. He's super accessible for office hours, hosts review sessions, and gives sm extra credit. He wants his students to do well. If you take advantage of the resources, you will succeed.

Prof. Gaines is an amazing guy but his class is difficult & time consuming. Exams are very difficult but if you pay attention, take notes, study in advanced and use the mastering bio resources to study you will do fine. This class is challenging but will make you a better student. If you are not pre-med I would take this class with another prof.

This class is tough, trust me. But he really cares and wants you to learn. Pay attention to his lectures and take notes. I mostly studied mastering and watched YouTube videos bc his lectures sometimes are confusing. Sometimes might go too fast. But he does review sessions, gives bonus questions, and extra credit. You have to work for a good grade.

He's very passionate abt bio, but if u aren't willing to put in an insane amount of work you aren't gonna pass. I will say that this is the first course in highschool and college where I actually had to read every textbook chapter and take notes from it to pass his exams bc the lectures don't cover everything. There are also hard quizzes every tues

Professor Gaines gives very good and interesting lectures and you can tell he is very passionate about what he teaches. However, test questions are very difficult but he knows that and gives a lot of extra credit. There is a lot of homework and you do have to read the textbook. Also, he is always excited to answer questions if you have them.

This class is ridiculously hard, but I never thought I could learn so much in a 1 semester class. Dr. Gaines is an amazing professor and he really cares that his students are learning and thinking critically. The tests and quizzes are very challenging but he does 3 review sessions every week, gives extra-credit and is happy to answer questions.

I've never taken a class even half as hard as this one but Dr. Gaines is a great professor who cares about his students. He makes this class too hard for an intro level course but I can guarantee that no other professor for BIL150 is as experienced or knowledgable as him. While I did not get a good grade, I learned so much I think it will worth it

You need to put an insane amount of work in to pass this class and it is hard to balance, especially if you're taking CHM121. However, you will come out of it a better student and know how to study effectively for even the hardest exams. Gaines get a bad rep but he's kind and very engaging. You're investing in yourself with this class

Professor Gaines is truly passionate about the material he lectures on and heavily focuses on the pre-med applications of the course. If you are not interested in pre-med studies and do not want to dedicate time to reviewing practice exams and quizzes, this may not be the class for you.

INSANELY HARD CLASS! He is an amazing professor and I learned from him but there are so many other professors that have easier classes for the same credit! That being said, he doesn't really care what letter grade you have, he just wants to see you're learning and putting in the effort (good to have a relationship if you're pre-med/pre-health)

If you're looking for an easy A I wouldn't advise taking Gaines's class, but if you're looking to have a deeper understanding of bio and possibly looking into medicine in the future I'd highly recommend. Exams can be hard, but you have many resources available (don't skip review sessions!!) and extra credit. He's an all around kind, passionate guy!

Smooth seas don't make good sailors.

Despite what many reviews would have you believe, prof Gaines' class isn't that bad. It's hard, but with the amount of extra credit that is available, and how much Gaines cares about his students passing, it isn't hard to pass. Lots of lecturing, a quiz every week, and mandatory participation, so if you don't like that kind of stuff, steer clear.

Great professor that actually cares about what he's teaching. People don't like him because the class has a lot of information so you really do have to do all the work and study but as a professor he's great.

Gaines is hysterical and extremely knowledgeable. Integrative med is such a fun course that you learn SO much in since there is a new guest speaker every week. The 2 question quizzes on the long extensive reading every week are unreasonably specific but besides that the class is easy and fun/engaging every single week. Can be a tough grader though

Gaines' class is demanding but rewarding. Attend lectures, use the textbook, and engage with the content. For extra support, try using unstuckstudy AI alongside other study resources. Overall, a tough but worthwhile course.

Gaines is a very passionate professor who genuinely cares about his students and their success. His class is harder than many of the other BIL 150 courses, as he goes more in-depth. It is not too hard to get good scores; you just have to be ready to study. There are also weekly quizzes, which are somewhat difficult, but are helpful for tests.

Yes, his exams are difficult but these ratings undermine the opportunities he gives his students to succeed. He offers optional assignments for a grade boost, adds extra questions to exams/quizzes for extra points, allows the drop of one exam, and has a lot of work in the grade book. It's up to the students to take advantage of his generosity.

Gaines gets too much hate. While it's true that he is not the easiest BIL150 teacher, the class is not nearly as impossible as people make it out to be. He offers SO much extra credit. There's optional assignments ab every week, apx 2-3extra credit questions on quizzes, and apx 10extra credit points available on each test. Pay attention, ur fine.