If you guys ever take his classs u will absolutely love it. Especially if your are just now joinng Stony Brook.

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This class is easy. You just need to pay attention in class and be on time. Stupid quizzes five minute beginning of class quizzes kept me from getting an A, I think (got an A-). The tests are mad easy compared to some of the bio classes (bio203/310 for example). You just have to have good notes to study. Study figures from textbook/handouts.

He is Amazing. Take class with him it will change your standards for professors...hands down the best teacher ive EVER had

he is a really good teacher...clear, passionate, and considerate...will not leave class until he is sure everyone gets the material...one paper, midterm, final...must study the figures from books...loved him!

He is an excellent professor. His class is always full of fun. And he is the first professor i've seen to stand on the table to teach!!!

Michael is a great teacher and speaker who cares about his students

Nice guy and very enthusiastic, but as interesting as he made the course, it was just another bio course.

Shows genuine concern for his students. One of the few professors on campus who loves to teach. Take his class if you love what you do because he sure does!

Great Professor, not much else to say.

I highly recommend this professor! I'm thinking about teaching myself and look back to him as an example. He keeps the class alive and really knows how to keep students thinking.

Although I found the course difficult, I really did enjoy the class. The professor keeps you on your feet, but in a fun way. Never a boring class, and always entertaining.

Michael is a great professor, he has some problem with his english but it can be overcome. He was always willing to help and he sparked my interest in the field of GE. Because of him, I want to be a professor like him and work in GE. Every BME or BIO majors should take it if they are into GE.I got a B in the class because the curve was really high.

Made genetic engineering an actual fun concept. Best "bio" teacher ever

Among the reasons a 6 year molecular biologist is considering becoming a bio-physicists. Enthusiasm that makes it all worth it.

Dynamic professor, likes to call on people and is really good at keeping track who spoke and who didn't

He's extraordinarily passionate about the field he teaches - and it shows. Some students may be annoyed at his overt displays of lefty politics (not that it bothered me!), but it doesn't detract at all from the quality of his teaching. Good guy, good prof.

Dr.Hadjiargyrou is a great professor. He is interested in the performance of each of his students and is willing to assist whenever necessary. He makes genectic engineering fun and comprehensible.

Michael Hadjiargyrou is one of the most capable, talented professors I have had yet. He is energetic and fun to be around, which is relayed in his teaching. If I could take this class again for credit, I would.

Very enthusiastic and entertaining professor.

This the most amzing professor i've had at SB. So refreshing to have someone care about the topic they are teaching and be able to translate it to us. Even if your not bme, TAKE THIS CLASS.

Very enthusiastic which made this class fun and interesting. Refreshing compared to many other professors. Also very helpful and caring.

the class is very helpful for my research

Very Enthusiastic! Cares a great deal about everyone doing very well. A wonderful professor.

He is the most enthusiastic professor I know. His lectures are fun to attend. He is very easy to communicate to.

He is a great professor with briliant teaching skills.

great graduate level class that effectively teaches to students of either a biology or engineering background. the examples and applications of basic science in translational research and state of the art technology are excellent.

Very enthusiastic prof.

best teacher in our department

One of the best professor I have taken a class with ..... A++++

Wonderful professor!

Interesting lectures, very interactive.

Michael is hands down THE best professor in SBU's BME Department and arguably one of the top 3 in the school of engineering. His dedication and aptitude for teaching in both the classroom and laboratory should be a model to which the university as a whole aspires. It was a privilege to participate in his class and interact with him as a GPD.

The Best Professor!

Michael is a professor who looks out for the best of the students' interest. Easily approachable for class help, and always willing to give advice.

Dr. Hadjiargyrou really wants his students to learn and understand the material presented in class. He is an excellent academic adviser of students outside of the classroom as well.

fun! Asks questions to keep students on their toes. Keeps their attention, but you learn a lot as a result.

animated...good one on one help

Awesome class and one of the most engaging professors I've ever had.

Very Very fun class. Challenging project. Need to work hard to get an A

The most helpful and nice professor in the department. Could not survive here without him. He is the best.

It wasn't an easy class, but it's not supposed to be! And thanks to this great professor, it was rarely boring. Cares about his subject, care about his student, and shows that he cares about people at-large when he discusses the social aspects of Genetic Engineering. An excellent professor.

one of the best teachers you;ll ever have.

AWESOMEST PROF! LOVE THE WAY HOW HE INTERACTS WITH THE STUDENTS! KEEPS US ATTENTIVE TOO! U CANT BE JUST SITTING IN THE CLASS AND THINKING ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE! CUZ BE WARE OF HIM PICKING ON U SUDDENLY! EXCELLENT WAY OF TEACHING! I HAVE NEVER ENJOYED A CLASS THAT MUCH AND ACTUALLY UNDERSTOOD ALL THE MATERIAL!

Mike runs a great class. He is extremely enthusiastic and passionate about his subject. The subject is incredibly interesting. It all makes for a great experience. I try to use some of his techniques in my own teaching.

Prof. Hadjiargyrou is an excellent lecturer. He is always ethusiastic, full of passion. His class is clear and interesting. I highly recommond his class to everyone who is interested in cell biology.

Michael is the best teacher ever.He is interesting, animated, and easy on the eyes.

He is the kindest professor I've met in this school.

very enthusiastic

He is a very charismatic professor, you'll definitely stay awake during his lectures - not that he won't ask you a question once your mind wanders... Just keep up with the readings and with his lectures and you'll be fine.

Very passionate about subject matter and extremely friendly both in and outside of class.

He's a clear and cool professor who's open to all kinds of questions even if they don't pertain to the subject at hand: biology. Best grad class I've had so far.

The best professor in Stony Brook. Period!!!

Extremely energetic, great interactive teaching style, coursework is clearly presented, good use of visual aids (but need to update to powerpoint)

Michael makes the class interesting - he is a good lecturer, very engaging and enthusiastic.

One of the best professors at Stony Brook.

He showed alot of enthusiasm in class that it was hard not to share some degree of interest as well. His explanations are great..He's very approachable as well.. even long after the class is done

Michael is a great teacher. Going to his class was my favorite part of the week. His teaching techique is engaging and his tests are very fair...he asks what he teaches so its a satisfying experience.

Michael is the kind of teacher who can always grip the attention of his students, he is energetic all through his class, you'll never feel tired in his class.....

Michael is the main reason why I am in science right now. Excellent prof, highly recommend for both advanced and especially beginner students!

Michael has played a critical role in the development of my scientific career through his teaching, advising, and support. His love of science is inspiring.

Michael is a great teacher. He makes class interesting, his tests are fair and his grading is fair.

Very energentic proffesor. Made it easy to pay attention and contribute to class discussions.

Michael is one of the best teachers I've ever met. He is knowledgable, understanding and easy to communicate. I attended his molecular and cell biology class and was totally intrigued. I am now working as a senior biochemist.

Michael has the rare ability to make science approachable for everyone, not just those in the field. He does an excellent job of inviting engaging speakers with a broad variety of expertise. I'd certainly take another class taught by him again. He'd be great at teaching an ethics or science in politics course.

Michael is very enthusiastic in teaching. His class is always well prepared. He is one of the few that's taking teaching seriously as a proferssor who also needs to do research. Besides that, he is also an excellent mentor, fair all the time. He gives suggestions to whoever needs his help, not only academically, but also perosonally. He is great!!!

Very motivated and enthusiastic professor. Even if you are tired before class his energy will wake you right up and believe it or not enjoy what you are learning.

Michael is a great professor in several capacities: he is motivated as well as motivating; he makes science approachable, which at times is difficult to grasp; he is always willing to help and at the same time makes sure students put in their best efforts as well. Michale is definitely one of the best professors at Stony Brook University.

Professor Michael Hadjiargyrou is an excellent and enthusatic teacher. Very passionate about his profession as a teacher and as a researcher. I was his student in Fall 2003 BME 501 Cell Biology course and in Fall 2005 BME 534 Functional Genomics. I enjoyed and learned a lot from his classes. I have highest regards for him.

simply the best.. ;)

Michael Hadjiargyrou is an exceptionally gifted teacher. He won the 'Best Teacher' Award two consecutive years of my Master's education at SBU. Apart from his passion for science and thorough understanding of the subject, his interpersonal and communication skills made his class a pleasure to attend!

BEST TEACHER EVER!I rly recommend taking this course if your interested in genetic engineering. His tests are on what he covers in lecture not the text book. he makes the class interesting and understandable. Going to class is highly recommended he factors it in to your grade. Not an EASY A but if you attend lecture, take notes you will do fine.

Without a doubt one of the best professors I had in college!!! He taught me the Genetic Engineering course and he made it so interesting and exciting. I was looking forward to attending his class every week. I wish all teachers were as interesting, motivated and knowledgeable as him.

He is very enthusiastic about what he is teaching and is very patient if you do not understand a concept which helps out a lot

A truly amazing professor who teaches what is easily the most enjoyable class I have ever taken. Now don't get me wrong the material is indeed difficult, but he teaches it in a way that is comprehensive and interesting.

Absolutely amazing teacher. I highly recommend his course. I signed up for his graduate course next semester just because he was THAT great.

Hands down, one of the best professors at SBU! He is passionate, energetic, knowledgeable, and approachable. He always makes his lectures interesting and makes sure to get students involved in discussion. The material is not an easy A but if you take notes and study the handouts, there's no reason not to do well.

He is absolutely the most excellent professor I have ever had. Although his grading is a little it harsh, but his class is full of fun. Just watch Michael jumping around the classroom with passion~~~

An awesome lecturer who maintained your attention the entire lecture for the entire semester. Very fair tests and grading.

Michael is the best professor I've had at stony brook yet. There are pop quizes which can be difficult, but the midterm is very fair. He is very interactive and tells us about interesting things that are happening in the news relevant to the class. =)

Excellent Professor, makes the class very interesting and easy to understand..

Great Professor and a great person. Hard material but thoroughly enjoyed his lectures because he keeps it lively. Have to keep up with the material and take GOOD notes. Once again great person - he even shook everyone's hand at the end of the final.

Michael is an excellent Professor and Researcher. He conveys difficult information clearly, and displays a deep understanding of the material he teaches. Further, he brings current material into the class, really showing how genetics affect students lives. While not neccesarily a fault, Michael is very opinionated, and shares his mind freely.

Excellent teacher, tests were fair, grades were based on a curve where average was set to a C or C+. He makes the class very interesting and entertaining to attend. Definitely should go to class, helps a ton! Great speaker, holds classes attention!

Michael is very good at getting a topic across. He uses visuals and keeps the class rolling, keeping it interesting and very worthwhile. Very personable and approachable, I would definitely recommend this professor to some students serious about learning genetics.

Best teacher I ever had. So passionate about the subject. You learn so much but the large amount of information makes the class difficult.

He is the best teacher ever. Very energetic, never boring, and always helpful.

He is the coolest professor in BME~ Love him~~~ Very passionate. Fair grader, which means not an easy A. But as long as you do all the assignment and you will be fine.

He is absolutely great. very helpful and caring. He really knows what he is talking about. His exams are pretty fair. Overall his class is fun, interesting and gives you great insights.

I completely agree with a lot of the comments. A very fair and square person, energetic and dynamic approach towards getting the topic across. Bet part is, the lectures are never monotonic and very interactive. Thanks Michael, really enjoyed your class!

I enjoyed your class very much. I learned a lot more about cell biology than before. I love your enthusiasm while you teach. It makes me excited about the subject as well. I would love to take more classes from you in the future! Thanks..

Good instructor

Good lectures. I strongly recommend this class. It is very helpful to get the point in the field of the biology.

He was the best teacher ever! Loved him, very caring.

He is an extraordinarily outstanding Professor. You will never find his equal in the entire BME department or CEAS.

I learned a lot about life, morality, religion by talking to him in his office. The course is does not suit my palate. He is probably the best teacher in the department.

He is simply outstanding

Best professor I've ever had.

Although the class is interesting and all, it is rather unfair that homework are graded by TA's, who are often not very fair in grading. I am not sure how the class average works, but the midterm worth 35% had an average in the mid 70's for the class. Occasional homeworks, pop quizzes, and term paper are required. Fun professor.

Great Professor. He knows the stuff that he teaches and makes it fun. i would prefer this class 3x in a week since you learn a lot in one lecture. Best Class in BME

What an awesome professor! Probably the best professor I will ever have at SBU and one of the greatest classes. Exams are fair and so is grading. Term paper, portfolio as well. Portfolio is a waste of time but as a BME class he has to do it, I'm sure. Recommend this class for anyone willing to put in effort!

Avesome and best professor I have ever heard in my student life...Everyone should take a class from this professor,absolutely.

His course is really interesting. He teaches with energy. He can remember every student's name and treat them as friend.

Exceptionally Outstanding among the BME professors

An excellent professor! He's very interesting, interactive and knows nearly everyone's name by the time the 3rd class rolls around. Attend the lectures, pay attention and you'll do fine!

Extremely energetic and motivated to induce any reaction out of the students. A rational individual who makes arguments with valid points yet is still capable of considering more than one side of an issue. Stimulating.

Be careful about this class...you may think you are doing good all semester, and bam end up with a B or something...he is a nice prof and all, but do you work as perfectly as possible and don't mess up on exams. A, and A- seem to be given to only a few handful of students.

Awesome professor! He really cares about students! i still remember when he told us on the first day that we should remember to get some sunlight everyday.

Very energetic. Always keeps you on your toes. Tests are not extremely difficult, but answers expected are very specific. Very good instructor.

Excellent professor

His tests assume a lot of prior knowledge, but they are fair.

Very enthusiastic in spirit and in teaching

very good prof. i am really enjoying the class although i wish i did better on the first exam.... READ THE BOOK!

Keeps you really engaged throughout class. Very excited about subject. And will learn your name..

Approachable

Simply the best...very good teacher...extremely helpful...highly motivated and energetic...makes subject matter interesting and exciting

He is a very energetic and concerned professor. Generally a very approachable person. However his assignments are graded very holistically, there is no set rubric. Also he is very resistant to using technology, does not present lectures on blackboard, so prepare to take notes and read the book to do well, this is not necessarily a bad thing.

Good person all around. Energetic and enthusiastic, which sets him at a much higher level than most of the other profs around there. But since this is a required course, not sure how much any of this matters ;)

Excellent lectures. Grades on exams/projects tend to have an "X factor." He can generally verify whether something was done well, but seems to have a hard time telling us in advance what will be considered acceptable and what exactly will be considered unacceptable. Visit office hours regularly if you want to remove the element of surprise.

Awesome professor and person. Makes class interesting and engaging. Fair, rational, and entertaining.

most amazing prof iv ever had! EXTREMELY charismatic and engaging. he is always available for help and does everything he can to help you understand the material. i would HIGHLY recommend this professor, he is absolutely incredible.

hs is a great porfessor and a great guy and like you would read everywhere he is willing to help you with watever you need and in whatever way. One particular thing i liked about him was that he is very approachable he would listen to you no matter what. If you are abme major you have to come across him no matter what.

All around excellent professor and individual. Highly experienced in the subject and field of biotechnology/genetic engineering. Nothing less as expected from brilliant BME faculty of Stony Brook . Reccomended professor for this course but prepare to study hard.

Great professor. Loved him when he taught BME304, and he secured his place as my favorite professor during BME402. He is very passionate about the topics he teaches and goes into detail and tries to clarify everything he can. Highly reccomend taking any of his classes however, he does grade harshly. Pay attention and take notes and you'll be fine

Professor Hadjiargyrou is awesome. 402 is structured very similarly to 304 in terms of material that is taught and assignments and exams given. He is very enthusiastic and helpful when you are confused about the material. It is essential that you work very diligently, as the material is not easy. I highly recommend Prof. Hadjiargyrou. He's great.

Good teacher,energetic and enthusiastic. I learned a lot in his class.

I absolutely love him. Never in my years at SBU have I met a kinder professor. He's a very compassionate man and he genuinely cares about his students. Go to class and write down everything he says. The textbook is completely useless. DO NOT BUY IT. For the first time at SBU, I felt happy and at ease in a class. And he's HOT.

Great Professor, Don't need to really read the textbook. He will learn your name. Take this class!

The best professor ever!!!!

He is the best teacher I've had at stony brook. I highly recomend his class. Its hard but if you pay attention in class he makes the material easy to understand! He makes you think. He's enthusiastic. Hes 1 of the only sbu teachers who cares about teaching and the students!

Amazing,caring,highly-educated,& approachable human being(all this makes him a remarkable professor).Contents will help w/ BIO 203,204,205,311,317,310 & BME courses' background,esp.for 301,358,481,&402.He is a phenomenal instructor!Fair grader;I received B- b/c i missed classes,my fault.Now that i've got the hang of college,i wish i could repeat it

Very Enthusiastic. Loves cell biology and it makes it easy to learn and hard to fall asleep!

Very good Professor!

Great professor, easy to listen to. Make sure you take notes! Anything out of his mouth is fair game for exams. One midterm, one non-cumulative final (essentially another midterm). Exams are broad and fair, but no one has ever gotten 100%. They've gotten close!

Perfect professor!

Very enthusiastic and makes class interesting. Does not cover all the materials that appear in exams. Just reading the book is enough to do good in the exams. Very tough grader.

Very knowledgeable and passionate about the course material. Just be prepared to work hard

Perfect Teacher and a very nice person.

Great professor!

Amazing class. Learned so much, more than i did from bio classes. Take the course!!! he's an exceptional instructor

I absolutely love him.

All of the classes he teaches (BME 402 & BME 304) require that you work hard and study. His tests are not that easy but if you take the time you can do well. Also, he is an excellent lecturer (one of the best at the university) and he has open office hours. He will keep you engaged in class (you should never miss class; he will keep track).

very nice professor and useful course!

One of the best professors, teaches his subject very passionately, makes sure the whole class is involved, and also makes the students work hard!

Professor Hadjiargyrou is an excellent lecturer and keeps the students engaged in discussion. He makes every aspect of biotechnology interesting, no matter what the topic. Very bright and knowledgeable on a wide variety of subject matter. Take his class, but study hard for the exams, he is not easy!

Funny and approachable professor. Not easy class, but if you study ahead and understand the material, you'll enjoy going to class and not have much problem with the tests. His lectures do a good job in helping understand the material. Attendance is mandatory.

Professor Hadjiargyrou is extremely talented and helpful. It's so far the best class I have taken in Stony Brook. The material should be easier to grasp if you have taken BIO 202/203 prior taking this class. if not, you have to read the book and work very hard. He gives awesome lecture and shows real enthusiasm

Def one of the coolest professors. makes class fun and keeps you on your toes. He'll push you but know your stuff and itll be a great time

Hands down the best professor that I have had at SBU. He is engaging and enthusiastic, will make you excited to learn. He pushes you hard, but if you pay attention and take notes you will do fine. SBU is losing a great professor!!

One of the most enthusiastic professors I've had at Stony Brook. Even if you didn't like genetic engineering before this class, you will afterwards. It's a shame that he's leaving. His tests expect a lot from you, but if you keep up with the reading, you'll do great. There's a lot of material in this class, so the final wasn't cumulative.

The only class in Stony Brook I had perfect attendance in! Its a shame he's leaving. I loved his class. He is always prepared. Very engaging, entertaining, and open minded. I wish I could take more biolgy related courses with him since he is very passionate about it & he can teach very well. I ended up with a B+ without reading the book :)

Michael is an AMAZING professor. His cares a great deal how his students do in his class and he works very hard with each student to ensure that they are successful. He is incredibly interesting to listen to and made BME 340 a great class to take. Also, he is pretty much turning into a Greek silver fox.

He's a very good professor. He makes things clear and doesn't mind answering questions, although rarely he might not understand exactly what you mean or he might not fully answer a question and move on, if it would have taken a lot of time, but that's understandable. He is very approachable, friendly, clear, and energetic, I highly recommend him.

He is very knowledgeable about the subject, very energetic, and always responds to student questions. He explains every concept very clearly, and you will see from his presentations that his material is very current. He is also a fair grader.

michael makes the class more interesting then it should be. go to class and make sure to have an amazing notebook. otherwise very fun class not too intense

NYIT PROFESSOR - Great professor, has great knowledge on the subject and very energetic. Makes it interesting to learn. If you get a chance to take his class I would DEF RECOMMEND. Only if you are willing to put in the work.

Take him if you want a REAL learning experience at NYiT. Very understanding professor that will motivate you. Read the protocols and keep your notebook updated each week and you will be fine.

Excellent professor! Motivates you. Keep your notebook updated and go to class. Very understanding and down to Earth professor. BEST professor I have had at NYIT. You will not regret taking this class. His classes are very energetic. He makes everything interesting and easy to understand!Good sense of humor.Would def take another class with him!

Favorite professor at NYIT. Challenged me to think and work independently. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. He's enthusiastic in class and is easy to approach for any questions/concerns as well. Highly Recommend!

Michael was the only one in the BME Department that seemed to give a damn!...sorry to see him leave the University. Seriously should be considered Professor of the year (if such an honor existed!). It's Stony Brook's loss ... Good Luck Michael at your new position! Take good notes (Bring a tape recorder if you doze off in class) and you'll be fine.

Prof. H was so helpful. He would always do his best to explain whatever he could so that everyone would understand. He was also very enthusiastic and energetic and he always kept the class going.

He didn't teach the material, we just presented a paper, and were expected to learn everything about it. The class would have been better if he actually TAUGHT the procedures rather than having us go into it like a deer in headlights. But hes really knowledgeable and wants us to succeed...

I took a bio 110 class with him at nyit, hes a really good teacher and a nice guy, his tests are a challenge though,

Amazing Professor and person but very hard tests. He's fair though. Pay attention in his class, DO NOT zone out. Read the stuff he tell you to. Take Self notes as well. Practice questions, ask him anything he will help. Do not play with someone's ear in his class LOL ask him about that

This was probably one of the harder classes which I took while attending NYIT. He pushed us to work hard. If you want to get a good grade in this class read the papers assigned before hand to at least understand what was occurring and participate in class.

Hadji is a very energetic and enthusiastic professor. His Lectures are very engaging and stimulating. I must say that he is a tough grader though. You must be very specific in your answers. He looks for specific words. Overall, a great Professor!

Hard subject, the professor is really good, but you will never have good grades in it, it's impossible!

Hadji gets a lot of hate because his tests are hard but he's an energetic lecturer and he's passionate about bio. Hard atheist but his rants are entertaining. Only 4 grades (lab+test1+test2+final) each worth 25% no curves or dropping a grade. Memorize the 300 slides for each test and you'll be fine (no way around this if you want to pass).