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Reviews (111)
easy enough and interesting.
Very cool.
He made me extremely nervous. I passed the class after getting a tutor and all that. Definitely not hot! Very happy i don't need him for any other class.
Not an easy class....and it doesnt help when the prof. runs past things expecting that all students know things from the past. Tests are HARD...and HW is graded unfairly! Is nice, and tries to be funny, but wouldnt recommend asa good teacher.
Very interesting. His classes are always full. I have a new found love for physics.
Greatest classes I've ever had
This class was hard for me. I took advantage of a tutor that the school offers (I highly recommend getting a tutor for this class).Professor was fair..if you were fair to him. Show up to class on time,do your homework,pass at least one of four tests & you will pass the class.I think I got a A or B.
Dr.G is freakin awesome! He is a genious and if you make an effort, he will pass you. He's very thorough in his lectures and is good at explaining things. if he happens to like your class then he will tell some awesome stories too. Im for real, no trickery or chicanery involved. Take his class!
Best physics teacher there is. Uses interactive teaching. His classes are very enjoyable. Makes you like physics.
I suspect the positive comments are spam by a fired tutor, a real weirdo who couldn't keep a job in this pc place. Giangrande is not easy, he's pompous and a bit weird as well. Not the most approachable, I'd choose somebody else.
VERY good instructor.Made Physics easier than i thought it would be.If u wanna pass his class just do his assigned homeworks and study his very thoroug notes.Wish all my other instructors can be like him. i highly recommend his classes to future students
He is a very good physics teacher. He makes this difficult subject approachable and managable. He breaks down the problems in a very basic way, and makes his exams based on his notes. Attendance is important to his classes, because his tests come right from his lecture. I felt that I learned a great deal from him, and accually enjoyed physics.
he is the best teacher ever. I was afraid from taking physics, but him made the class so smooth and easy, he is so nice, kind heart and understands. I had 2 classes with him and and I will take all my physics classes with him. he is the best teacher in entire oakland community college and specifically in south field compus,
This guy is a physics geek. He always gives a lot of incorrect theorems. And course is so easy, you can find everything you have studied in your middle school and high school.
very good teacher
These comments can't possibly be coming from students. This man is out of control. Definitely has an authority issue. I would not recommend anyone taking this man, he is a creep! Our whole class had issues with him. Poor teaching skills, and people skills for that matter.
Can be somewhat confusing.
Dr. G roxorz
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VERY BOREING
he is VERY detailed in his teaching, but means well. we can't possibly begin to understand the fullmeaning w/out understanding complete physiology of it.i truely expected MUCH worse, but turns out if was fun, and interesting.he could have definetly given more clarity on study tactics @test time.he is a good man, and is extremely smart!
Study hard and you'll be ok. Everything is taken from the notes, so write down everything he says and memorize all the diffent types of classifications. He loves to ask you to list say, all the layers of the skin or all kinds of joints, then have you give an example and a characteristic. He's very odd but he means well, it's always interesting.
he has a not so typical style of teaching but he gets across! It's an easy A if you don't miss a lecture and study your notes. A very smart teacher.
i would not suggest this teacher at all. hes weird and is not personable.he rambles on and forgets what hes talking about. he'll say something one day and change it the next. not clear on how we were supposed to study for the tests. his notes are all over the place. if you take him you will have to study very very hard and read that book front to b
he is an awesome teacher... kind of odd but very smart! you don't need the textbook for his test, just your notes.. learned and retained alot but still managed to enjoy his class... gladly take his class again...
What an awsome instructor!! He is funny, and entertaining. I learned soo much just from listening to his lectures. He is very smart and deffinitly knows what he is talking about. We didnt use the text book at all. He is more concerned with how much you learned than your actual grade. I highly recomend him if you have a good sence of humor!!
Hard to follow...lectures are all over the place. Claims you do not need the book, but you will need it to TEACH YOURSELF for the tests.........Save yourself the trouble and find another professor unless you want to drive yourself nuts.
Okay, I admit I only had Dr. Giangrande for a week before dropping him for a different instructor last winter. I found him stuck-up and controlling--he feels students "shouldn't have jobs", which is an insult to those of us who don't have parents around to pay our bills for us. He couldn't seem to find it in himself to treat the students as adults.
His test are very easy 50 question multiple choice. Make sure you show up for all lectures and study your notes and its a easy A. You really dont even need the book. VERY short labs. usually about 20 min. Hes a pretty funny guy as long as you dont get offended easily. Hes a good prof.
Giagrande was a bit intimidating but friendly, tests were easy enough if you study enough. Tests based on notes almost100% of the time.
You have to take good notes. I didn't even buy the text book, not necessary. Review your notes on a regular basis and you should be good to take any test. Very sarcastic, a little insane, great professor.
Dr. G Rocks. Great teacher who likes to have fun with his students. You will learn a ton of info from him. Take good notes, go to class and study your notes till your brain hurts, then study some more. All test are on the notes he covers in class. If you need help, ask him. He will take the time to make sure you understand.
I was not impressed with this professor. He is somewhat funny but it's not worth it at the expense of learning. If you ask a question he complains for 5 minutes that you're wasting class time. If he'd just answer the question it would go a lot quicker! His tests are not that hard though. Overall he just acts really unprofessionally...it's weird.
I love this teacher he is so good and helps students alot
This is a very easy professor. I took the class lightly in the beginning and messed over the first 2 exams, but I finally buckled down and did what I was suppose to do and got A's on my last 3 exams. He grade on a curve and he's funny. I would recommend this class to anyone.
Great professor! He is very interesting and knowledgeable. His exams are strictly from lecture notes. There is never a boring moment in his presentation. He will hold your attention. He's quite an animated character! Labs are ususally about an hour long. He is very fair in grading. If you can get into his class-consider yourself lucky!
I will miss him!
I LOVE THIS GUY!!!! I don't know what I am going to go with myself after I am done with this course! Wonderful teacher! I wish he taught every single class I have to take. I will trully miss him after my education is over.
study study study...
Great professor. Easy, funny, helpful. Best of all - skip the labs.
This professor is HILARIOUS. You must have a very open mind to be able to take his sometimes "off the wall" jokes. Take it all in stride...study your notes..easy A!!
The worst Professor ever!!!!!!Taking the class of this guy is just a waste of time and money. He doesn't know how to joke or communicate with students. He grades wrong and he is not willing to sit and talk to you about the grades. He even mark you off for your correct answers. I really regret taking him so do not make this mistake!!!!!!!!!
Not good, he has a good personality but thats not going to help your grade, honestly he should retire, he forgets so much, and his lab tests were labeled wront half the time. 75 PAGES of notes for 2 sections, the test only have 50 questions, no idea what to study!!!
What are you talking about? Really people maybe you should study. You took a 8 week summer class. He is a great teacher very helpful if you ask. Best advice for any A&P make friends with classmates. I loved him didn't do so hot on the first 2 exams but figured it out and shloud get an A. I wish people would grow up and learn this is college.
He is the best teacher ever!!!
he isn't that bad. yes lots of notes but study you'll be fine. it was an 8 week class that meet for 7 to 1 what wld you expect. he is a little strange but he is a smart man. just know after you get to know him you'll love him. IF you don't have a sense of humor take someone else this class is not for you. he will help if you ask.
Love him. Great guy, we drove him crazy with all our questions. If you don't have a sense of humor DON'T take him. If you handle an adult learning environment, DON'T take him. Study hard, take notes and communicate with him.
I meant to say if you Can't handle an adult sense of humor, don't take it.
Yes! lots of notes but you're there to learn.
I had a hard time getting used to him, but he knows a ton of information and he helps explain it in a way that it "sticks". He offers help if you ask. Lots of notes so I was overwhelmed with what to study but I learned a TON! Lab was great! He is different but very smart.
Lectures are intense - bring a laptop instead if you can. Come mentally prepared before each class & adjust to any changes that may occur. Ask questions even if approaching him is nerve wrecking. He loves his students, has a dry sense of humor - so don't be too sensitive coming into this class. Teaches to prep you for the real world. Thanks Dr. G!
Incredible prof. This guy knows his stuff and will go out of his way to help you learn it, if you come to class and participate. If your not a real student don,t bother, he has no compassion for slackers. If you want to actually learn this is the place for you.
good teacher.most of you will agree with me that his class is not boring, not at all. great teacher
Tons of note taking, but you will finish this class knowing more than you ever thought you would about Biology. Very sarcastic sense of humor, hilarious as long as he hasn't singled you out. A little hard to approach but very helpful.
He singles me out but this is the sec class I've had with him. I think he is great at first if you dont know his personailty you might be thrown off. But he is very smart and means no harm by it. You shld take it has a comp. because he knows you and that say's a lot. i wish he taught more classes.
Funny guy, has a big mouth but a great instructor. A&P1. He had a scheduling conflict (total misunderstanding, student was out to get him!) 1/2 way through the semester. Gave students that were TRYING a A or B, regardless of grades in the class for the trouble he had caused us. Stand up guy.
Great Professor! Has a great sense of humor if you're not emotionally unstable. Tests are purely from the notes, textbook is almost unnecessary. Makes class a lot of fun and very interesting. I would definetly recommend him if you can take a joke.
I have completed 3 of Dr G's BIO courses, all with straight A's. This is not saying I'm a genius - but Dr. G. makes the intangible very 'real'. He is a genius! really - not joking. Some are put off by his humor, but If you can't take the heat - stay out of the kitchen!! I would take any course he offers, just because he is such a great Prof.
He is a great and extremely intelligent person! Those of you whom complain about your grades need to step up and STUDY YOUR NOTES!! All exams are based on his lectures. This is not mommy's tutoring session - You are adults now! Dr.G has his own flavor of comedy - be prepared to be tested. I am a singled out student, it keeps me on my toes, funny!!
Dr.G knows and shares his vast real world knowlege with a flair of humor I've not experienced. At first I was thinking WHAT? this guys out there! NO -Listen to him, open your mind and be a sponge! Do not judge - geniuses are a rare breed. Take all the knowlege he gives, greatfully! He is the best Prod I've had (I've had MANY!) He cares! Thanx Dr.G!
Dr. G is very crazy. He admitted this on the first day of class. But he is a great teacher and explains everything well. I highly recommend taking him but not if you don't have a sense of humor. Thank you Dr. G!
He is very laid back. Jumps around a little. I wouldn't even buy the book, he pretty much goes directly off the notes. Very relaxed, easy going guy. He is very helpful if you need it.
I know this sounds so lame but reading all the great things about Dr. G made me tear up!!! He is one of the best people I have ever met. I'm so glad I took a and p 1 and 2 with him. He's very blunt with a crazy humor. He just wants everyone to do great and he will help you out! His tests were all based off his lectures. You will learn a lot.AMAZING
I Honestly cannot believe that Dr G doesn't have higher scores. He is HANDS DOWN the best professor I have ever had. If you study your notes and attend SI session, I don't know how you could not get at least a B, if not an A. I had him for A&P 1&2, wish I had had him for micro and will try to take Algebra from him in the fall if he is back.
Prof. Giangrande is a good teacher- if you like writing. His entire lecture is you speed-writing what he says. Yes, he is very funny- I enjoyed his banter, but I feel I did not learn as much as I could have, since I was too busy writing at 100mph!
Excellent prof. He will sometimes go into greater detail than needed and you may feel like there is too much to study, but tests are very straight forward and hit mostly the big topics. Attend class, study notes, pay attention, and you'll learn a lot while getting an easy A.
He is a great professor, but he is all over the place. He has a sense of humor and a few people even said that he is crazy. He did admit that the first day of class.
this is a nice guy who should stop teaching. He is funny, a little crazy, but he is all over the place, forgets where he left off, often gives incorrect information. I am a good student and got a good grade but felt cheated it what I should have learned. I took an anatomy class not a cell biology class. I would avoid.
Dr. Giangrande is very knowledgeable- he truly knows his subject and i learned a great deal from his class. He does talk quickly, so i would recommend taking notes on a laptop rather than in a notebook. Take detailed class notes and review them regularly and you will do well.
hes a great professor very out there but good sense of humor and helpful on the topic. Ive had a blast with him and i would take a class by Dr . G again if i could . highly recommend
Ausome teacher! drop dead gorgeous!!!! he is so funny and a great proffesor take him. his looks alone are worth it.
Dr. G is a great instructor and has wonderful sense of humor! Exams are 100% from notes so you really don't need a book (only for reference). Oh, and he's super hot, definitely eye candy! For an easy A, you definitely want his class. Dr. G. Rocks!!!!
Great teacher. Fun. Makes it very clear what will be on exams. Study just a little bit and you will get an A.
This class is the easiest biology class I have taken, and I'm a Biology major, so I've taken quite a few. He likes to joke around in class too, so it's not bad.I didn't buy the book, just go to class, take good notes, and study your notes for the exams. SI sessions with Gloria right before the exams were VERY helpful too! Got an A with no problem!
He is the best teacher i have ever had...........very funny... I learned a lot in his classes.....i felt lucky to have him has my proffesor....it's worth taking his class....
Dr. G. is a very knowledgeable, awesome instructor! He's very clear and concise in his style of teaching. Be prepared to take notes because he doesn't use powerpoint or give out handouts and you really don't need a book for this class. Exams are 100% from the notes. Study the notes, attend the SI sessions before the exam and you will get an A.
He is amazing, very clear instructions, great sense of humor, father-like figure. I highly recommend him for everyone, I wish all instructors are like him. His exams are so easy. Just a little effort and you get easy A.
Very fair grading.If he did not cover it he will remove it from the tests. Get a tape recorder so you can listen later to correct any mistakes in your notes.I like his class because he has an SI. You get better grades when instructors have SI's. I highly recommend his classes. He is very up to date in his field. He will keep you interested.
The best professor ever. Funny, and sooo smart. Grades fairly. This class was so interesting cause he is so funny. Take him. You wont regret it. Hamza
I took Dr. G for A and P 1 and 2 in the same semester. He is amazing at his job and does everything he can to pass everyone with an A. Don't buy the book unless you want to reference it because he doesn't use it. An easy easy A if you put forth a small amount of effort!
If you go to the SI sessions and study the study guides, there should be no way you could fail the test. The tests are directly from the notes the teacher gives. He does go fast and you have to write everything down so its not a bad idea to bring a recorder. But there's no surprises with him which is really nice. I didn't even crack the book.
Take this class, it is awesome, great teacher!!! :)
He is an amazing teacher! He makes everything fun and simple. He's forgetful sometimes and a little disorganized, but that's not a big deal to me. He's one of the best teachers I've ever had.
Easy A. Come to class, be prepared to write a lot, and definitely go to the SI sessions. If you do nothing else, you should still do well.
Dr. G is a fabulous instructor, however, he is only an easy A depending on who your SI is. Most of the SI's are great. One of them is not, and you will soon find out who that is if you have her. She rarely shows up and honestly likes to make the class harder than it needs to be. Go to the review sessions before the tests.
Best teacher ever, he like to use examples in his lectures, makes it easy to relate to his teachings. Extremely intelligent and knows his stuff. His sense of humor was a blast, always interacting and having fun with students. His SI rocked, she made it much easier to comprehened when it came to ay questions and exam time. Take him for sure.
Best teacher I have ever had, In his lectures he uses alot of examples which helps makes it easy to relate to what he is teaching. He knows and loves the stuff he is teaching. He has a great sense of humor and is always interacting and having fun with students. Go to the SI before exam!!! she has a copy of exams!!Take him for sure.
DON’T take Dr G’s class if you don’t have any sense of humor! I found him Hilarious and I loved coming to his lectures! Yes you have to take your own notes but you are a college student! I made flash cards for each exam from his SI assistant’s study guides and it paid off! If you WANT an A, you’ll have no problem getting one with Dr. G! Love Him!
HE IS VERY CLEAR, TEST ARE SUPER EASSY.
Great teacher who actually teaches! He doesn't use Power Point, which is fabulous! He makes it interesting, give you a lot of information and almost all of it is on the test. The SI sessions are very helpful! Take him if you need to take micro!!
This is my 2nd classes I have taken with Dr. G and have gotten a 4.0 in both classes!! He is such a great teacher. The way he sets up Lectures makes the material all flow PERFECTLY together! He is funny, nice, and very understanding and willing to help if you have any problems.
LOVE love love Dr.G!
Exams are easy. His notes are all handwritten so you must show up to lectures. There are 2 labs exams. He sometimes gets confused when his SI corrects him. He sometimes forgets what he is teaching. I would recommend him for this class.
He is really an awesome teacher! He is funny during lecture and makes the class easy to understand. His lectures do go into a lot of detail that isn't needed for exams.
Great instructor, but I'm glad he has such a great SI to clear things up for me that I didn't understand. Make sure you go to every class and every lab and pay attention and you will do just fine.
Dr.G is an amazing professor. You do not need a book for this class although it helps in supplementing his material. His exams are straight from the notes and are often easy if actually studied. His SI however is not that good. If she isn't on vacation she is often late and provides a rushed review of course material. I love Dr.G without current SI
I love dr G's class!!!! If you can take classes with him do it. He's super nice, has a big sense of humor, is willing to help you if you need it. This class isn't super easy but like any class you take if you put in the work you get a good grade.go to all the labs, ask questions, and go to SI and you will ace this class!
AMAZING PROFESSOR. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND. HIS EXAMS ARE EXACTLY FROM HIS NOTES. HE DOESNT TRY TO TRICK YOU. VERY LOVABLE & TRIES HIS BEST TO PASS EVERYONE WITH AN A. HE IS TRULY THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD SO FAR.
Lab is a joke. tests are strictly from lecture notes. Bring a recorder bc you have to speed write notes and thats the only material you get to for this classhe also gets stuff wrong so a recorder is good so you can double check info. Disorganized. I was very disappointed after reading all of the reviews. I will not be taking another class from him
Very easy A if you put in some effort. Do not buy any of the books you will never need them. If you copy down his notes verbatim that is all you need to study. a voice recorded is recommended if you write slow. He jokes around and makes fun of students but he's cool about it. If you are really sensitive you may be offended. He's a good guy.
Consider learning style. If you like structure and organization, most likely frustration will come with this class. Dr G. has lot of knowledge, goes deep in some areas, but not giving sense of basics as a whole. Lab: a list is read and your on your own. Most say don't buy book, but you might want it, to fill in the blanks? 2630.. Not taking 2640
Dr. G is awesome!!!! Be prepared to take a ton of notes and try not to miss class!! If you can do this, you should end with an A! Really funny and makes learning interesting!!! Definitely recommend him for A&P 1 and 2
This class was not my usual study system. I go by structure book and clear instructions. The professor has his notes and you have to be fast writer, otherwise bring a recorder. Overall I lost interest in the class after the third session.
Not very interesting overall. no need for book, just your fast writing !!
Honestly, I don't know how he has great reviews. He is extremely confusing. He picks on students for asking questions. He can't hear past the first row, so you have to yell at him. He will call you by a random name and stare at you until you answer. Only good part: Exams are straight from notes taken in class. Suggest typing notes.
Dr. G is all about note taking. Don't bother with any books even for lab. Tests are based on notes and if you record them you will be fine. Sit in the 1st or 2nd row. He has a strange sense of humor but don't be offended by it. He's a good guy. He does not respond to email so don't bother. He doesn't use D2L either. I recommend him, though.
Dr. G is probably one of the smartest guys I know. He lectures the whole time and his tests are based off of his notes. He has the best sense of humor and jokes with everyone in the class which is why I love him. I wish every science teacher was like him.
Dr. Giangrande is the best professor I have ever had! His lectures are very clear and easy to follow. The tests are based right off of the notes, so if you study you'll be in great shape! Awesome professor!
All I have to say is Dr. G is the best professor at any of the OCC campuses. He says just enough about everything doesn't go into huge detail that makes things confusing. I love how he teaches it is alot of notes so be prepared. He doesn't teach off of powerpoint which is what I like. He's hilarious also, some get offended by his humor get over it.
Super sarcastic, hilarious professor. By far my favorite class yet. He called me the wrong name all semester and is fond of staring, but you just have to stare right back and he'll respect you. Gets a little confused sometimes but gives correct information 99% of the time. Fast note taking keeps things interesting. Great professor.
Dr G is the best professor ever , so far his my favorite professor his teaching very good!
Class Info
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100%
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100%
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CALCPHYS
5.0
(1)PHY12
5.0
(1)PHYSIANDI
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(1)PHY16101620
5.0
(1)1610AND1620
5.0
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ANAT2630
5.0
1610
4.5
PHYSIANDI
4.0
BIO1570
4.0
AP1630
4.0