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One of the best professors. He is funny, outgoing, and extremely knowledgeable on the topic. This man is a genius. He has a small Yugoslavian accent, but you can understand him fine. 3 tests worth 50 each (150). Lowest C is curved down to a 50%. That helps a lot. Anyone who complains about this teacher is probably just lazy or did bad. Recommended!
This prof. sucks!! Do not take him at any means. When you go to class you write about 5 pages front and back of notes. You have 3 tests the whole year and each test is worth 50 points and at the end it's a total of 150 points, so it's like every test is a final exam because they just add up. WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T TAKE THIS PROF.
he's so hard to understand he makes n sense, goes too fast and if you ask for help he'll say no
i dont recommend this professor. he is hard to understand (accent and soft spoken). the tests have hardly anything from the notes (its pointless going to class) so read the book. some of the tests are 13 chapters! try another professor because the material of the class itself isn't hard.
the class is not that hard, but you do have to study basicly the notes cuz it comes directly from the book.Also, i need to note, You do need the textbook cuz during his lecture he will tell you to read the book cuz he is not covering it in class, but that doesn't mean it will not be on the test. he do go fast so if u're a slow writer, good luck!!
Whoever says this class is hard was obviously not paying attention. His exams are straight from the notes. You must ALWAYS attend class so you don't miss anything [PowerPoints not online]. Yes, its a lot of notes, but they help tremendously. And no, not the nicest guy in the world...but who cares. Easy A.
You're going to hear a lot of teacher, but he's not that bad. If you study the notes he gives (powerpoints), you'll pass the tests. His tests cover way too many chapters (last one covered 13 chapters), but it's do-able. Just make sure you know the notes well and you WILL pass. It's NOT impossible. Trust me. He's not THAT bad. :) I have an A so far
He's not that bad. Study his notes and you WILL pass the tests. 3 tests. His tests cover a lot of chapters (last one covered 13). Study and memorize his notes and you'll do fine. It's really not THAT hard. He's alright. I'm sure I'll end the class with an A. Don't be scared, it's not that hard and he's not as bad as everyone says he is.
This class is not a difficult class whatsoever, but you have to attend the lectures and study study study for the tests. I barely used the book, except for when he asked us to look over something, and I have an A in the class. The professor is funny and easy to understand although sometimes he goes really fast. I would def recommend him!!!!!
Best microbio prof. EVERY SINGLE THING ON THE TEST IS FROM THE NOTES. I typed (he talks fast) everything from his ppt and by the second test I did not even need to look at the book. Reading the notes ONCE will suffice for an A on the test, and that is without the curve. Anyone who says otherwise obviously doesn't know how to read a page of notes.
the class may seem intimidating at first since he tests on a large number of chapters but their easy. you just need to study. he curves the class plus offers extra credit of 5% of your grade if you go to the learning center. lots of notes so if you have a laptop bring it
3 exams on lots of chapters. if you go to class and take all his notes, you'll be fine so long as you review them. His test may seem intimidating because they cover so much material, but you're guaranteed to be tested on material he's covered in class. If you have a laptop, take it. Flashcards are pretty helpful too
Professor provides power point slides that you must copy extremely quickly in class and that is what will be on the exam. DO NOT bother buying the book, it's all from notes and they are extensive. You must apply yourself from the very beginning and study hard it you want a good grade, i still have all my notes flast001 at fiu edu.
Proffessor Gantar covers 26 Chapters during the semester, your grade is based on three exams, all on notes, does not use the book at all. I still have all my notes Chapters 1-26; typed, formatted and available, any questions flast001 on school email.
The book is not needed. If you go to class and copy down the notes and review them you will get an A. His tests are very detailed so studying is a must. He's not a bad teacher, just not interesting.
The class is NOT hard, but you NEED to study, n make love with the notes. You have about 1 month for each exam, so use time wisely. Tests cover WAY too many chs, but its do-able. Textbook not necessary, only to look up missed info. Attdnce is a MUST bcz test are straight from class lecture notes. I higly rec. the xtra cred req. for 5% grade boost.
Tests Cover Alot of Chapters and Alot of Notes. It's not so easy. You really have to put in time studying. Class is just copying notes (Take Laptop)
You write a lot of notes the entire class period. Each test is about 7+ chapters.Majority of the ?s come 4rom the notes.The only thing you would need the book 4 is 4 further understanding. You can pass if you make fair test grades and go to the extra credit thing, bc he grades on a curve.It might seem overwhelming at first but its possible.
3 Tests...curve depends on class avg..DO THE XTRA CREDIT!This class requires you to memorize the notes(which only state briefs)..too many chapters per test..book is not completely neccesary, but it can provide a lot of information that the notes don't cover in depth for the test.
Wow this class was hard. His lectures were boring and he wasn't really helpful. There are 3 tests, including the final, that cover about 8-9 chapters each. You have to spend all your free time reading the notes and the book in order to pass this class with a good grade. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!
Well, for sure you'll have a hard time keeping up, but GET THE BOOK. It helps a lot because the notes are in bits & pieces... don't miss a class & do the extra credit! If you study at least once a week reviewing all the notes, you should be fine
Everyone thinks this class is difficult is not but its not.TRUST ME.He covers 2 chapters a week so i recommend reading each chapter after the lecture. His notes pretty much summarize everything you NEED to know for the tests. Take the practice exams from the books website cuz some of the tests questions are from there. follow that and ull be st8 =)
P.gantar is the best he has alot of notes like 30+ slides each powerpoint so expect to be there the whole class time. his test are not cumulative. 3 test. 7 to 9 chapters each. would def. recomend him
KNOW EVERYTHING in the notes. Take the extra credit tutorial for an extra 5% in your grade. Don't buy the book. His test are mostly off his notes.
Wow Hardest class ever! i mean if its the only class you have then im sure it will be easy. Every class you cover an entire chapter. there are only 3 tests and each test has about 8-9 chapters of info in it. and theres only 50 questions on the test. Hes hard to understand.Bring laptop to type notes bc you will miss a lot if u write them. good luck!
Horrible teacher..is not interested in the class at all..lectures are extremly boring and you have to go because if not you'll be lost. Only three exams..cover 7-9 chapters each, yet only 50 questions. I don't reccommend him at all.
3 exams graded with a final curve of about 5%, do the extra credit 5pts Learning Center, go to class the entire exam is from his notes (do not buy the book). I have all 26 Chapters typed with pictures from his lectures on a CD for forty bucks if interested email me [email protected]. So email me and we can meet on campus I take cash and paypal
Super boring class! Don't bother buying the book he does not use it at all. Gives 3 exams that consist of about 8-9 chapters so its A LOT of information. His questions come from his notes so memorize it. Do the extra credit he offers, its at the learning center, its pointless & annoying but it will give you 5% of your total so its kinda worth it.
Prof. Gantar's class is SUPER EASY! All you have to do is read the notes before and after class, and you'll do just fine in the class. Don't wait til the last minute to study.. study NOW. He covers a lot of material, but it isn't that hard, some of it is common sense. He rules!
A lot of material to memorize, most tests cover 9 chapters. Gives 5 points extra credit for tlc and curves. Overall should be an easy class if you study...
NOT an easy class! There are only 3 tests which cover 8-9 chapters, so if you intend to pass you MUST study. The material covered is not hard to comprehend, its just that it is a lot to memorize especially the specific details. If this is your first college science class i recommend buy the book, it helped me. Overall prepare yourself!
DO NOT TAKE!!! YOU WILL FAIL. A lot of memorization. 15 chapters on the last test. Speeds through the slides
Being completely honest, TAKE THE EXTRA CREDIT, I know many who have regretted it. I won't say take another teacher for MCB2000--because he's the only one. 3 exams. none are cumulative. Don't buy the book. PLENTY OF MEMORIZATION verbatum from the powerpoint. Bring your laptop, too much to write. Attendance is not mandatory. Dont study last minute!!
The tests were 100% straight from the powerpoint slides. There were about 10 chapters on each test. He does a bellcurve at the end and offers extra credit (10 points). His class was not hard if you studied.
i would say to take another professory but bad news there isnt any other. His class isn't difficult if you study. You have to study NOW!!! not later. everything is directly from his powerpoint slides. Alot of memorization
HARD CLASS! NO OTHER TEACHER OFFERS THIS COURSE SO YOURE STUCK!! VERY HARD ,MUST STUDY STUDY STUDY INORDER TO PASS.
if your lazy, forget it. you have to study the notes, you really dont need the book at all, you'll just be wasting your money. there are 3 exams, thats it. 5% e.c. points if you go to the learning center and do this 6 week thing. just study, its pure memorization, you can get an A if you are dedicated.
You do not need the book. Tests are taken directly from the powerpoints. attendance is not mandatory but recommended. Dont wait until the last minute to study. study your notes everyday and that way you wont have to cram. 3 tests. 8-10 chapters per test. non are cumulative.
It is an easy class as long as you read the notes directly from the powerpoint. There is even an extra credit of percent points if you take TLC (which is also easy) and he curves at the end. I studied the night before for each class and got a B on every test.
This class is not hard at all, i thought i was gona died but it ended up being easy. It's just memorization and taking notes, and his tests are much easier than the notes. He even helps or gives u hints if u ask him questions during the test. The class should be cake if u study
This class was not very hard. Go to class and take notes! Study the powerpoint notes and you will do fine on the exams. He does not post his notes online, mainly because people will not show up for class. I didn't study as much as I should have and still ended up with a B in the course. Take the TLC extra credit...it was worth it!
Do not buy the book,you only need his notes! jst memorize it all,dnt wait til the last minute though,its too much info 2cram.around 8ch per test.do the extra credit, it easy and helps with points!
Class is not very interesting and as long as you go to the class you dont have to use the book at all. Attendance isnt mandatory but it helps a lot. The tests are based off of his power points. The curves the grades at the end of the semester based on the class average
OK Long story short..DO NOT TAKE HIM UNLESS YOU NEED HIM FOR YOUR MAJOR!!1)this class was HARD. Memorizing 8-9 chapters PER TEST with all these random terminology is HARD AND your whole grade is based off 3 8-chapter tests? REALLY?.FAIL?2)The teacher is HORRIBLE.3)if you take this class study A LOT of the p-points,dont buy the book,do the EC!
HE SUCKS HES NOT HELPFUL AT ALL HE TELLS U TO BUY THE BOOK BUT U DONT. HE ONLY GRADE U ON THREE TEST THAT ARE 8-9 CHAPTERS. BASICALLY U HAVE TO STUDY EVERYTHING. HE READS OFF IS HIS POWERPOINTS. THE ONLY GOOD THE THING IS THAT HE CURVES THE LAST TEST
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!! DO NOT TAKE! YOU WILL FAIL!!!!!!!! THIS IS THE ONLY TEACHER SO YOU ARE STUCK!!!! DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. THIS TEACHER IS TERRIBLE. I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!
This class is BORING. Prof. just reads his powerpoints. No need to the buy the book, but must attend class to get notes since he doesn't post his notes online. Test questions are fair. If you read in advance and not cram, you will do well. Do the extra credit even though it's boring.
Worrrsttt classs ever with this prof.!!! Do not , i repeat do not take this course with this prof unless you absolutely need it.
HORRIBLE "PROFESSOR". If you like to learn on your own, study 8 chptrs per test, be forced to sit in class to sign attendance to hear other classmates do 15min long extra credit presentations and not learn in class, see the teacher read verbatim off his p.points, then take him. Also bring a camera cuz he wont put the majority of the p.points online
This class taken with this professor is completely useless. Do not take this course unless you really have to take it. His class is just bad.
Prof. Gantar is the only one currently teaching microbiology at FIU and I think its going to stay that way for a long time. If you HAVE to take this class, just do it and get it over with. All the reviews on this site are pretty accurate. The professor reads off his power-points and you just have to memorize everything....end of story.
Very difficult course. Don't take it unless you have to. Be prepared to teach yourself ALL the material and study in advance because cramming will not be enough. Book is not necessary. You should consider yourself very lucky if you pass with a C or higher.
The class itself is boring, but the material is very interesting, I got an A, but I did study a lot. Typed all the pp slides printed it and studied. I do recommend the book because a lot of the material on the power point is hard to understand and the book clarifies it.I really learned a lot, but not from the professor! hehe
Professor is very fair. There are 8 chapters per test so creating flashcards is a great idea.There is ton of extra credit so if you study and do them you shouldn't have less than a B.If you are in Nursing,this class will force you to develop good study habits needed for the program.The course is a TON of material so you have to put in time and work
3- 50 Q tests that cover 8 chs each and a 30% assignment (paper/presentation). Last test is not cumulative. Do all the extra credit! Class was 2X a week, covering a ch./day. Basically professor reads slides. Tests are based on the notes, reading the book will actually help w. learning fundamentals. VERY Possible to get A. Study after each lecture!
Most boring class you will have to take. He reads right off the slides and 3 test for semester covering 8 ch. each. If you don't have a computer to take notes just take pictures with phone or camera. It is alot of notes to write and learn same time. Do extra credit and study the little things for test. Don't take him if you don't have too.
Don't let the below comments scare you, people just complain because they are lazy. To pass, just make sure you go to class and take very good notes. After class, read the sections in the book he covered in the notes and expand your notes. Do this with each chapter. This class isn't impossible if you aren't lazy. I got an A.
This professor is extremely helpful when you need him, he answers email right away! His questions are not easy but if you study and know the materia you should be fine. He gives a lot of extra credit and be sure to do the PP presentation. Read the book although he doenst use it. Overall easy class if you study your ass of!
You need to attend class to get his notes. I recommend using a camera because he goes fast. Study EVERYTHING from his notes and you'll get an A. I got an A. I never touched the textbook. Its not hard. He gives you plenty of opportunities to get an A.
The class isn't so hard as everyone else says it is. Just study his powerpoint notes, do PLTL and a presentation (for the extra credit). He curves at the end and don't wait to cram in all the studying.
WONDERFUL! such an amazing person, cute man also! easy grader, exams are super easy! ONLY teacher for this class. Take him, you have no other option anyway.
this class made me hate my life. 9 chapter exams, pltl is hell. Only thing kept me going was that he is a cute man! other then that, horrible class!
Make sure you take pltl and do the extra credit assignment. He does not curve; he said to the end of the semester that he will curve until after he gets pltl grades, which makes no sense because with pltl, people grades will be too high for need a curve; so basically he did not curve. Use all opportunity to get points and study hard.
Not sure why people have a problem with Gantar..I thought he was a great teacher. I mean, how interesting can you really make micro?? He's very fair, gives you plenty of opportunity to make extra points up (do the oral presentation) and his exams are not bad at all. Just study and memorize everything..as with any micro course! Great class!
Attending class is pointless. Reads from powerpoints. Attendance not mandatory. DO THE PRESENTATION. There are 2 tests and a final. 1st test super easy, second and final nearly impossible. Don't study from book. Memorize slides ENTIRELY. There is also a small paper involved. Not as impossible as I thought, just study a week before the test.
Exams are ridiculous. No study guide. He puts 5 example questions and only puts one on the exam out of 50 questions. Around 10 chapters per test are covered. You gotta learn every ridiculous term and details. AND NO STUDY GUIDE.
Not easy. Don't buy the book. Each exam is on 8 chapters of powerpoints. Take pics of every slide and memorize even the smallest detail. 1st and 2nd tests are easy. 3rd is insane. There is also an essay. Got an A in the class w/o extra credit so if you do extra credit w/ PLTL and a presentation, you will most likely get an A too.
Gantar is a pretty fair professor. He tells you from the start about extra credit; PLTL & the presentation. His class is definitely not easy, but it is doable. The exams aren't hard, if you study with at least a week in advance. There are 3 exams, 8 chapters each & no study guide. Straight from his PPT, so take pictures; the textbook isn't used.
This is a straight forward class. Take pictures of the slides and study his online outline. If you do PLTL and present it will automatically boost your grade up by a whole letter. Not to mention the essay assignment is graded easily the lowest grade i saw outta 30 points was a 27. DO NOT RELY ON THE CURVE i ended up with an 88 and he did not curve
Do the extra credit (ppt and pltl)! Study the powerpoints directly. Take pics of them cause he doesn't post them online. My class put up a fb page with the pics and had study sessions for tests. It was really helpful. One of you should start another one. Don't count on the curve. Most people will drop the class so there wont be one. Study hard :)
The class might seem hard at first. However he gives you plenty of chances to improve your grade including +5% pltl +5 % If you do a presentation. If you don't do the presentation you have to write a paper however almost everyone does well and its 25% of your grade. to study for the exams focus on the power points, the book is also helpful mostly.
This professor is overall a good one, but his lectures are boring. Just take good notes or pictures of the slides and you'll do fine on the exams. His class consists of 3 exams and one paper.
He is probably the most boring professor I have ever had! His lectures are right off of the power points which is available online. Compresses too much information on tests (8 chapters per test) that are only 50 mc ?'s. I'm pretty sure he is the only professor for micro or I would say DEFINITELY choose someone else! Shows no enthusiasm whatsoever!!
This is a fantastic professor to take if you have received A's in 10 HARD science courses prior to this "Intro to Microbio" joke of a course and are ready to get yourself a C when you deserve an A. I studied as hard for his exams as I did for any non-intro course and yet I received C's and D's on his. Astounding. TAKE IT WITH A DIFFERENT PROFESSOR.
This guy has figured out how to make the class 100% boring. Reads 100% from the slides in monotone. His exams arent exactly easy. If you can take it elsewhere, do so.
Reading the views prior to taking the class, I was nervous. But his class wasn't that hard. I learned just fine. The class has 3 exams and 1 essay (which helps out grade). He also gives extra credit. As long as you study, you should do fine.
Prof is monotoned but knows his stuff. go to class and take pictures of slides (his exams are his slides memorize!) also his global q's! study study he has xtra credt avail. do the powerpoint asap!
Nice guy...but he can not teach to save his life. You will most likely not learn anything in this class, he just reads off of the power-points. 3 test each covering about 8 chapters with only 50 questions. Avoid this guy if it is possible.
It is a very straight forward class. Prof Gantar makes class notes available online, so you can choose not to come to class, just get GLQ from a classmate. 3 tests - easy, if you read the material! There are no tricks to getting an A. You get an opportunity to receive xtra credit and he always gives out sample test questions. Good class.
worse class ever!! very boring and monotoned! the only plus is that he posts the power point notes. take pltl and do the presentation it will help your grade! exams are difficult so study at least a week in advance!
the only way i can describe this class is horrible. 4 tests one paper. all 4 tests cover 8+ chapters. only extra credit is pltl.
This class is structured terrible. Only 4 tests and one paper. No chance to actually get feedback on your paper. Very detached and monotonic voice. Honestly choose another class cause you can't learn in this one.
There are 3 exams and a paper (I don't know why everyone is saying 4). Each exam covers 8 chapters and 50 multiple choice questions. He is the only professor that teaches this class so you're kinda stuck. Its not impossible to get an A, I did it but I did study a lot and did PLTL. My advice: do PLTL and the presentation, it helps a lot. Good luck!
Easy class with some a science background or good study skills. Class may be harder on new freshman. The 3 page paper is very easy. Almost everyone gets the full 30 points. Do PLTL, 5% is nice to have. You DO NOT need the textbook. Study from powerpoints. You ONLY have to go to class for global learning questions. Lab is way easier than Gen Bio lab
Professor Gantar is very boring. However, he knows the material very well! The first test and final exam are very difficult but the second test is a little bit easier. Not an easy A class but you should pass if you study and will most definitely get at least a B if you do PLTL and the power-point presentation. I got a B without any extra credit.
Gantar IS boring, but his class IS NOT hard. All his lectures are online by chapter but they're unorganized! Reorganize ALL his lectures into your own style, make sure you get all the global learning questions (Quizlet), go to PLTL, and do a presentation (not a paper!!). Do this and you're guaranteed to pass. The book isn't required, trust me.
One of the worst experiences I've ever had with a professor. I am not a slacking student, and his tests are nearly impossible. I studied 60 hours for the 2nd test after receiving a 62 on the first (and studied weeks in advance). He was very uninterested in students and the subject, avoid if possible.
Horrible teacher. 8+ chapters on each exam and does not give study guides or help or anything. all he does is lecture nonsense and expects you to learn it all. do not take this class if you are a first time student. if you have the option take this class with someone else.
Okay, so really the only useful advice is to go to class and copy the powerpoints WORD FOR WORD. His tests are ridiculously hard but they come straight from the powerpoint. I passed all of his exams with flying colors because I memorized the powerpoints wayyy before the exams. Its a lot of material, don't slack off.
Boring lectures !!! Offers a lot of extra credit but tests are a little tough.
Most boring professor I have ever had. The lectures are a waste, I only showed up to get the GL questions and attendance. Study his powerpoints, he literally gets everything from there. Didn't open the textbook all semester. If you read, do PLTL, the presention (NOT paper), and use the clicker, you will for sure pass the class with at least a B.
The lectures are useless and pointless, honestly not worth attending. also dont buy the book, reading from the book only makes it worse. He gives 3 exams, plus a paper. The exams are based ONLY on his outlines, so its not too hard to pass the class, he's just very unhelpful
He is very intelligent in his field but his lectures are like watching paint dry. His accent can be tricky to understand as well and he doesn't use a microphone in a huge auditorium, so it's hard to hear. Tests are tough but he gives easy extra credit opportunities.
Memorize his outlines. You can find them online. Have to work for a good grade.
Do PLTL, do the powerpoint and get the 3 extra points from attendance. His tests are really hard; study the lecture notes as much as you can and you might get a passing grade. Use the book only as reinforcement.
Gantar is not THAT bad. Only thing is that he is very monotone and his lectures are extremely boring. Nevertheless, his class is OK. 3 exams that are very straight-forward (either you know the stuff or you don't), and a paper about a microbiological topic (can be substituted with a presentation with chance of EC). Gives iClicker and PLTL.
Don't the textbook. All tests come from power point slides that are available online. 3 tests of medium difficulty. Study a week before exam and you will be fine. Do the extra credit presentation, super easy, and go to PLTL. 3 extra credit points for in class participation with the iclicker. Class is not that bad, don't worry, just study
Very quickly you will see this guy knows his stuff. His classes are large so forget 1-on-1 interaction. He indirectly helps students by offering several ways to get extra credit: PLTL, oral report, I-clicker, and curves. That said, his exams are hard and will require memorization on scientific names of microbes. Use the outlines from his webpage!
Hate the fact that this is the only professor for this class. He NOW gives Iclicker ?'s, 3Exams (8chps each),PTLT, & a paper. The test are quite difficult. By far, the worse class I've had to deal with. Needed 1 point from a B, emailed him about it bcuz my paper was missing 3 pts from a 100%. It would've helped me get the B. He could care less...
This class requires studying, its not the type of class you can wing. The professor do post his lecture notes online, which is very helpful. I didn't open the textbook not once this semester. Just study the lecture notes word for word and you should pass the class. I passed with an A and that was wo PLTL
His lectures are boring and all he does is read from the powerpoints. You don't need the textbook at all so just memorize his long lecture notes and you should pass his 3 test. He makes you do a paper but i dont think he even reads them because 99% of the class got full points for them.
Yes, the lectures are boring and yes it's a lot to memorize but it's not impossible. I would study for the exams a week prior and I ended the class with an A. If you care about your grade, rack up what you can from extra credit (the presentation, i clicker, and pltl) I only went to the class for the iclicker questions & ended the class with an A.
Super long lectures and super boring. Attendance not mandatory but if you're going to miss sample questions (a lot of which are on the exam) and Global Learning questions (5 on exam). 3 exams including final, each covers 8 chapters, 1 paper. DO EXTRA CREDIT! can change a letter grade!
Lectures were long but the subject was not boring, test were not hard. Just study and you will get an A. It's not rocket science.
His lectures are dull, but the subject is very interesting. He gives so many sample testglobal learning questions & they appear directly on the test! Doesn't cover many details (I wish he did), he skims through micro. STUDY and you will pass. If you do a presentation & go to PLTL there is absolutely no way you can fail... This is college people.
The class started right, with the professor teaching interesting. Then half-way into the semester he got pissed that some students were not paying attention in class and switch to No Lecture at all, only student presentations and clicker questions. His online notes have lots of mistakes, no graphics at all and confusing. Wouldn't recommend him!
Very easy professor. Offers alot of extra credit that it's impossible to not pass with an A. Boring & reads off lectures. Attendance not mandatory, but uses iclicker for participation credit. As mentioned by someone, he did not cut lecture cause he was mad. He reduced his talking to give time for presentations. Its college, study & you'll pass.
This class is very doable, especially considering all of the extra credit. I reccomend studying by supplementing his outlines with what the book says on each topic. You do need comprehension, so don't just memorize the outlines word for word. The tests are straight forward if you are prepared and aren't tricky whatsoever.
Very easy class. All you have to do is to sign up for an extra credit. PLTL (5% to the grade), iclicker (3% to the grade), presentation (5% to the grade). Almost everyone passed the class and many got an A. I got C's on all of my exams and still ended up with an A just by taking PLTL. You can skip class just get global questions on studyroom.
anyone who says this is ahrd doesnt deserve to be a nurse. easiest class ever. done with nursing
everyone else is pretty on point. one thing i need to say for future students: i started the one paper he gives a semester a month in advance. i did countless hours of research and reread my paper over and over. i was pretty upset to see that EVERY SINGLE STUDENT received the same perfect score. dont take the paper so seriously. its a free a
Attendance is basically extra credit as long as you have an i-clicker. The tests are exactly from the lecture notes he posts online. There's no way to fail this course because of so much extra credit opportunities he gives.
This class is just a little difficult, but it's not hard to get an A or B. Just go to class and do the i-clicker questions for extra credit at the end of the semester. He makes outlines so you don't have to take notes. I went to class, watched Netflix, did PLTL for extra credit plus the presentation and got C's on all my exams. I passed with an A.
This class isn't difficult at all. With all the extra credit opportunities: PLTL, i-clicker, and the oral presentation you should definitely end with an A.
Long lectures. Easy class. Do ALL the extra credit. Book is needed for pltl only. Test is the lecture outlines he provides. Study those and youll pass the class. There are 3 test no final a paper or presentation and iclicker questions if you go to class. Go to class for GL questions amd i clicker questions that will be on the test.
Looking back on it , It wasn't a hard class . I didn't have the right study skills at first so it was a bit hard but all the tests are memorization but it is 8 ch / test. The last test was challenging because there was so many diseases etc you have to remember . What worked for me was rewriting his notes in outline. Only 3 tests- from his notes
Do all extra credit ! ( pltl, I clicker , presentation ) My brother and I switched clickers for a couple weeks by accident and I had been in gantars class every singe class and when I brought this to his attention , he would not change my attendance and I didn't get the credit . That annoyed me but overall straight forward class
DO ALL OF THE EXTRA CREDIT!! He gives extra points for PLTL, clicker questions and the optional research presentation. My advice is to create a word document and type up every Iclicker and GL question because they will be used for the 3 tests! The tests are based on the outlines and clicker/GL questions. SO STUDY! Easy A if you study ! Good Luck.
I highly suggest going to class just to get the iclicker and global learning questions. They do come up on the three exams. I also recommend taking advantage of all extra credit opportunities because they do end up boosting your grade a significant amount. Now, the professor is quite robotic and monotone, so be prepared for a lecture that drags.
Lectures are one hour, so class usually ends earlier than normal. Monotone voice so lectures can be boring. Four exams of 8 chps each. Global learning essay/ ppt. PPT counts for extracredit & you won't have to do essay. iClicker and PLTL extra-credit. About one grade boost in extra-credit available. Exams are not difficult, study and you'll pass.
Easy class. Just go to PLTL and get the iClickers done and you can pass with an A. His tests are easy its just a lot to study. I really regret not doing the presentation because it really brings your grade up. And don't take the paper too seriously, everyone got a perfect score. His lectures are a little boring so get ready to watch Netflix.
The class was pretty easy. 3 tests strickly off his power points. Do the PLTL and Iclickers and you'll be fine. I didn't do the presentation but I'm sure that would've helped as well. Everyone gets a good grade on the paper, class is pretty simple. Dont buy the book unless you want it for PLTL.
Honestly, if you love to learn you would hate his class. He has no intention of teaching, all he does is read the powerpoint. Not interactive with the class and he has a monotone voice. He does offer iclicker questions which are worth 3 points and PLTL which is worth 5 points.
DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU CAN! He does not teach, he just stands by the podium and read off the powerpoint. Mind you there are so many miss spellings on them, as well as the notes he posts don't make sense. Exams cover 8 chapters, for each and only 4-5 questions are derived from. You have to memorize the whole book to pass!
Lectures are one hour. No more, no less. This professor storms out the room after one hour to continue his "research". 3 Tests. An essay that's worth 30% of your grade, that everyone gets full points for. Most monotone boring professor I've ever had. Do PLTL and the presentation and that's a whole 10%+ to your grade. Unhelpful PowerPoints.
Dr. Gantar is one of the best instructors I have ever had at FIU. The class consist of 3 exams, an optional paper and 3 large extra credit opportunities. Many people got a C or D on all three exams and got an A in the class after the extra credit. Do the extra credit presentation, I-Clicker, and sign up for PLTL, and you will have an easy A!!!
Not bad, but you have to learn the material on your own (as he only reads off his slides). Study his lecture outlines, do PLTL, GO TO CLASS (for global learning questions), do the powerpoint (rather than the paper because all the extra credit can pull you up almost an entire letter grade).
Worst professor I've had at FIU. Literally is the most boring person. He reads directly from the slides, something any student could easily do. Needs to go back to school to learn how to actually TEACH the class. Get it together man.
Dr. Gantar is a very knowledgeable professor. His leactures have a lot of information, and the exams have a lot of material to learn but it is just memorization. If you are a non-biology major this class is pretty easy and the lab is also easy. I will recomend him, he is very serious and respectful.
Lectures are boring but you should go to get clicker points and the global learning question. 3 tests, one paper which is optional because you can do a presentation (and for extra credit). 3 extra credit opportunities: clicker points, PLTL, and presentation. You can do bad on all the exams and if you do all extra credit you will get a good grade.
Yes he can be monotone and the lectures can be boring, but everything on the outlines are on the test and some of the iclicker and global learning questions are on the test so go to class and take pictures! And he gives so many extra credit opportunities that it can really help bring your grade up even if you do bad on the exams.
Class is not mandatory however he gives iclicker questions, and some of those are actually on the exams. Gives four exams that are eight chapters each, exams are straightfoward. Literally gives you all the notes online study from those. No textbook needed unless for pltl. Do extra credit! Boosts your grade so much. Take him!
Literally reads off powerpoints. Hard but if you work for it, you're solid. Study a lot (A LOT) and do iClicker questions.
You don't need a textbook for his class, but if you do PLTL for extra credit, then you do need it. Everything on the tests are from his notes, which are the same exact thing from his slides. It's A LOT to memorize. He does iClicker questions for extra credit, which you have to go to class for. He gave helpful advice when I was struggling.
He is amazing! He made my first semester of my first science course a great experience. For freshman getting their feet wet in heavy science majors start with him! Especially nursing students. He knows what he does. He gives a paper and a lot of opportunity for extra credit! He loves what he teaches, gives lecture notes, and is always on time.
Offers extra credit through iClicker, presentations & PLTL. Doesn't take attendance but offers points through iClicker questions. The iClicker questions are on the tests. Only 3 Tests & a paper, take advantage of extra credit. Pretty simple class.
3 exams worth 70% 1 paper 3 extra credit points of attendance 5 extra creditpointrs for pltl all he does is read off of a powerpoint doesn't really explain or go in depth, the exams are 50 questions on 8 chapters so study at least a week in advance
Great professor, lectures aren't boring and to get extra credit, you can create a presentation on one of the subjects he has listed. Study hard, don't miss any classes, and read the important parts of the textbook and you will pass. I liked the prof cause he reminds me of an older docile version of the Doc from TeamFortress 2. Take class to learn!
Professor Gantar was probably one of the most boring professors i have taken at FIU. I love science classes, but he did not make me look forward going to class at all because he literally just reads the power points. However, as long as you participate in PLTL, and do the research paper, passing this class is very easy.
If you want to have a good chance at receiving an A complete ALL the extra credit. its not that bad! If you don't then you'll have to pass the 3 exams with 80s or higher, and each contains 8 chapters worth of material. Not difficult to pass if you do extra credit, interesting at times.
Honestly I passed the class by myself if you do all the extra credit it's impossible to fail this class, but if you didn't be ready to work hard for those 3 exams and the one paper. He was one of the most boring and heavy lecture teacher's I've had my whole time in FIU. Personally if you can't teach yourself or memorize properly don't take this
Very monotone which made it hard to stay focused. As long as you attend class, take notes and do all of your work you will be fine but dont get lazy if you want to pass.
He only reads off slides that are on his website, very boring voice, but so much extra credit! TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY!! Eight chapters per test (there are 3) and it's a lot to cram, so please, read and take the chapters into chunks. Don't need to attend for ICLICKERS - they're on the test and help your score so much.
His voice is very monotone but he knows the subject well and gives thorough explanations. Tests are based solely on lectures whose outlines are posted on his website. Easy A. Interesting subject.
He reads straight off the powerpoints, but he posts them online so you never miss anything if you choose not to go. The in-class iclicker questions help to learn as well. The tests are based directly off the lecture notes so its not that bad if you try.
The material is extremely difficult but he gives a lot of extra credit so that shows he cares. Attendance not mandatory but go for the iclicker questions, not only is it extra credit but you'll see them on the test. I suggest always studying a week in advance for the tests (it takes a while to learn it). Final grade is curved based on class.
His lectures are the same as his powerpoints so there is no point in going to class but he gives extra credit points for it. He also gives extra credit for PTLT and for an in-class presentation. If you do all of that it is very hard for you to not pass the class. Do study a lot for his test, but most of it is i-clickers and quiz questions
class wasn't really hard he post all of his lecture notes online which his the test exactly +I clicker questions and quiz questions study those and do the extra credit and you won't fail.
Easy A if you are good at memorization. There is a lot of material to cover for each exam but just review the outlines he gives overtime and you'll be fine. I-clickers are a majority of the exam. He offers a TON of extra credit, im really confused on why his reviews are so bad lol. just study!
Overall, okay class. Just need to focus on the lecture notes and the iclickers which are going to be in the majority of the test.
Overall, I was very scared to take this class seeing as many people seem to fail because they think it is hard. It is NOT an easy class where you show up and you pass; YOU HAVE TO WORK FOR YOUR A. Focus on quiz questions and I clickers because they will be on the test. Take all extra credit chances bc you will for sure pass.
Professor Gantar is the king of extra credit, you can get a maximum of 13 extra credit points on your final grade if you do PLTL, the presentation, and miss less than 3 classes!!!!! His tests are literally majority I-clicker, quiz questions, and global learning questions. I have no idea why he has such low ratings. The class is not difficult.
I took him during my 1st semester of college and used to think he was boring. But now that I've experienced more professors, I value that he was very clear on what exams would contain, having his lectures in class lets you ask questions right away, and the extra credit was great. Definitely appreciate him more now compared to other classes
His class is very doable and he gives a lot of extra credit. However, his class is boring and his voice is very monotone, which makes you have to teach yourself mostly everything. No in-class quizzes, they're all online, and three noncumulative tests that cover 8 chapters each.
Hes a good professor who knows what hes talking about. If you want to learn and pay attention, taming him is a good choice. Grade is based off 3 exams. Although he does provide a lot of extra credit, including a optional PowerPoint, and I-clicker questions which count for attendance points, but this is not graded rather an extra credit option.
This professor just reads off of power points and does not teach. The whole test is just on the power points, so if you study them, youll pass them. There are only 3 exams and weekly homework quizzes that are on Quizlet. If you want to learn, might as well teach yourself because thats what youre going to have to do anyways.
he is my bestie my favorite professor at fiu. i love learning about microbes and bacteria
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