this professor was tough but easy to talk to and he was always glad to help.

great teacher, well informed

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This guy is *awesome*. He really explains stuff very clearly and helps everyone understand. He relates things to everday life. Attedance is a MUST, though.

Great teacher. Very helpful and clear.

If you have half a brain and even a pinky's worth of work ethic, you can pass Exploring Life. Dr. Rutledge really does care whether or not his students are doing well, and will greatly help you out, should you need assistance with the material. If you are bad with Biology, go to class and listen, and you will undoubtedly pass with flying colors.

Dr. Rutledge is an amazing biology teacher. Science is not one of my fortes but he does an amazing job of making it interesting and relating it to my life. it is easy to follow his notes and his lecture. He always has powerpoints with the notes on them and he has all the notes online for you to print and bring to class.

You have to go to class to make a good grade in here. He will give random in class group projects and they will count all together as an exam grade. He explains everything well and I was able to do well on test just by going to class, paying attention, and taking notes. You can't talk or text or you will get yelled at! :)

open your mind to what he has to say. he encourages you not to be ignorant. he is a very smart man and you will gain a lot from being in his class.. DONT BE LATE. ever.

I LOVED this man. he is passionate about Bio. Go to class and listen then do a little reviewing before tests and you should be good. He does not take attendance in a large class, but go because all the in class stuff is counted as one of 5 exam grades (including lab) If you are a hardcore Christian, i suggest not taking him. he Will offend you. =)

There are 4 tests you have to take and then a 5th that is comprised of your in-class activities so be sure to never miss a class! The tests are really hard but he gives you study guides and sample questions but you have to know more than definitions.

If you're a good student, you'll love his class, if you aren't expect to be the butt of his jokes or be willing to leave. I couldn't have asked for a better biology teacher. I had great teachers so far,but he was my favorite by far. He really cares. He will also pull out students to commend their high test grades, which i thought was a nice touch.

Extremely intelligent professor, he literally wrote the book, so be prepared to really study it. If you show up to class, pay attention, and study hard for tests you should do well. Do not take if you're looking for an easy A, HE WILL MAKE YOU EARN IT.

AMAZING prof. one of the hardest classes i've ever taken, but i learned more from him than any other professor. makes you earn your grade-but thats how it should be. show up, participate, and he'll work with you. just show you care! he's really an inspiration to my future teaching career!

I started out the semester hating him and this class, and ended it absolutely loving it. He'll make you work hard to get a good grade, but if you pay attention and review your notes, you'll be okay. If you go to class every day, your in-class activity points will bring up your grade a good amount. Definitely recommend this guy!

Rutledge is an amazing professor. I HATED biology before i took this class. He literally knows everything about biology that there is to know. He does not take attendance but it really is necessary if you want to do well. Biology is already a hard subject. But he is the best professor i had this semester.

Rutledge is a super nice guy. His tests are really hard and he switches the questions up a lot from the review so pay attention to that. But if you go to class and listen to the lectures it isn't that bad and if you miss class with an excuse he is more than willing to help you with the makeup work/quizzes.

GOOD professor. comes of a little strong and arrogant at times but this is because he wants to challenge you. He is helpful when needed. attendance suggested due to inclass worksheet that are really easy. All his lectures are online and easy to follow. YOU WILL EARN YOUR GRADE. if you study his power points you will easily make a B in this class.

If you go to class, pay attention, bring your lecture book you will be fine. this was one of my easiest classes this semester. he can be very sarcastic but other than that he is a great teacher.

You only have tests so to do well on all of them is a must. He will tell you that test 2 and 3 are the hardest and 1 and 4 are easier test. And you MUST buy the lecture manual; he gathers those papers at the end of almost of every class and in the end it counts as an activity grade which will add to another test grade. I ended up with a B.

Professor Rutledge (Michael) is a great. You need to really dedicate time to studying for his class, and you NEED to show up everyday. I couldn't push the 'mandatory' button hard enough. If you skip class you are bound to fail a test. If you dedicate time for 1030 Biology you will be just fine. He also wears interesting sweaters.

Rutledge was a great professor. Slightly arrogant but I found it funny. Attendance isn't mandatory but you really need to show up... you will not do good on tests if you aren't there for notes. He has his powerpoints online which is really helpful & gives you study guides before each test. DONT BE LATE TO CLASS. He will get pissed at you.

What a great university experience his class is. Don't take him if you are slacker though.

I LOVE Dr. Rutledge! I'm not a Biology major so of course i had to pay attention, show up to class every day, and study for his tests but this is college and I kind of expect that. To me he's hilarious and very sassy but I like that. He wears the same pants everyday. I just think that should be mentioned.

Rutledge is a great professor and I would probably take him again if it was between him and someone else. He's hilarious and extremely sarcastic. He gives you all the notes on D2l. He gives 4 tests that are pretty challenging but if you study your notes and truly understand the topic, then you'll do just fine. You HAVE to have your textbook.

If you don't pass his class it's because you didn't show up and/or study. He is easy to follow and understand. He will also answer any additional questions you may have on the spot and replies to emails in a timely fashion.

Let me begin by saying I am currently taking the course, so I haven't even gotten my grade for him yet. I don't approach him about much simply because I don't need to. He does teach you biology, yes.. but mostly, he teaches you HOW to learn. He isn't easy, but his teaching style is DEFINITELY worth it. I would take him over in a heartbeat.

I didn't like him too much, but he grew on me by the and ended up being one of my favorite professors! He's incredibly sweet, very approachable, and really cares and tries to help you get the best grade possible. Hes also very intelligent & passionate about his subject! Grade 4 tests, & a free 100 on a 5th test grade for attendance.

I liked him a lot. You have to study in his course,which I did. If you are not committed to being a solid biology student, you probably won't do well, but if you are serious, he's your man.

He has a unique personality and makes the class interesting.

Straight-forward, not a lot required. Reading ahead is helpful and lectures focus on test material. Homework is minimal and isn't graded, but it also focuses on test material. My class had five tests and no other projects. He made lectures entertaining. Just respect his classroom and keep your cell phones in your pocket.

Over all a good professor however your grade in his class is mostly based off the test he gives you and lab. If you are not a good test taker you might want to keeep your lab grade good because HE DOESNT GIVE HOMEWORK AT ALL. You really have to study for his test because it is a lot of stuff. He does give study guides which is a blessing. Be ready

Dr. Rutledge is a super cool guy, but his 1120 class is ridiculous. He is so general in class, and then asks the most off the wall questions that literally NO ONE knows. He is always saying we "might need to know this for jeopardy one day." He is really nice, and his lectures are easy to sit in, but his tests are horrible.

I took him for general biology, he is a straight forward guy. People don't like him too much because he is old school professor and lecture style with just test. I took him again for life science for elementary teachers and loved it! Very inspirational and honest. His test were hard, definitely need to study, but I learned a lot.

He has a passion for what he does and is very knowledgeable. If you don't come to class you won't do well on the tests, but if you show up you're golden. The only grades are tests (5 total but the lowest is dropped). There is no final, just test 5 taken during finals week. Great class if you like science. Overall wonderful professor. Loves plants.

Mikey was an interesting fellow. He is quite quirky and made class interesting because of his enthusiasm. He is somewhat passive aggressive but overall, I enjoyed the class. YOU MUST STUDY. Coming to class is a MAJOR grade booster. Ask him about the importance of plants.. He will love you and be happy to explain. They are magical creatures

Easy A-- you should be ashamed if you can't pass Dr. Mike's class. Very good teacher-- he goes over concepts multiple times and has a talent for helping you understand and remember. 5 exams, one dropped, weighted equally (final one optional). Sassy guy and engaging lecturer. Never used the textbook I bought, but he had us read from an online one.

You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn so very much!

His passion for the content really shows through; traditional teaching style; learned a lot.

Great professor. Not easy, but you learn a lot. Definitely prepared me for my other classes.

I am not a fan of Biology, but Dr. Rutledge is easy to understand. He does a optional zoom class everyday for questions and tutoring. His tests are pretty hard and weigh 50% of your grade so make sure to study. I really enjoyed this class, and would recommend taking him for this class.

Dr. Rutledge is very funny but lecture heavy. You have to study a lot and your grade is just made up of 5 exams. You will have to study for your grade. With online classes he had optional zoom meetings and his slides are easy to learn from. I recommend taking him.

Online class was very organized and easy to follow. Class was very assignment heavy, but were not hard. Mr. Rutledge responded to emails and was very helpful.

Lots of small, easy assignments everyday. Class is really easy to follow online format and he has zoom calls you can pop into for help every class meeting. But you never have to get on zoom if you dont want. Really accessible for help, study the knowledge checks well for the tests and youll be fine!

Professor Rutledge offers optional zoom meetings every class day which was useful. He also prepares video lectures that go along with every lesson which include detailed information. Overall, Professor Rutledge is a great professor who strives for his students success. If you do your work this class will be easy for you.

It's listed as a zoom class, but you aren't required to join. It's at your own pace within limits. He gives you all the materials - lecture videos, ppts, online textbook, etc. I loved the class, and he was a very easygoing and understanding professor. If you have to take BIO 3000, absolutely go with his course.

Dr. Rutledge is very knowledgeable about biology and science. His assignments help you locate curricula and activities to use in the elementary classroom. I learned lots.

Dr. Rutledge's class is well-organized and straight-forward. Just pay attention to the assignments and his knowledge checks long the way.

Great class for teachers--he helps you locate materials that you can use in your own classroom.

He is knowledgeable and inspiring. He is fair and encouraging.

He is very passionate about biology and that shows in his teaching.