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he is awesome funny and has tons of energy
Hard class, but great instructor. You shouldn't have any problem passing the class if you read the book. He definitely makes the lesson easy to learn.
Hard tests not whats on the lecture, be very carefull tricky exams not in the lectures. Guys don't take the class you will fail. girls have a chance, not a fair grader, does make jokes but very poor teaching HARD EXAMS, FAILED THE CLASS,
You have to read the book to pass the class but he is not a hard grader. Highly recommended!
He was very helpful & uses the simplest terminology & analogies ever so that you may be able to understand all the "hard" physiology. He is very kind & understanding. Just make sure you study hard & take good notes. He's fun &
THIS CLASS IS HARD REGARDLESS OF WHOS TEACHING IT. ITS ALOT OF EXTENSVE INFORMATION TO LEARN. HE ACTUALLY MAKES THE CLASS ENJOYABLE BY TELLING JOKES AND MAKES IT UNDERSTANDABLE BY GIVING ANALOGIES. HE IS ALSO VERY KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE SUBJECT
this teacher is very easy, sometimes too easy. must read the book to fully understand concepts. test are semi difficult and are "tricky". as to the teacher he's not boring, lots of sexual commentary/connotation in his class, something to think about if your easily offended
material is hard, but he tries to makes them simple for students to understand. highly recommended if anyone wants to understand physiology
Even though I did good in his class, it does not mean that his class is easy. You have to read the whole book because his questions directly come from the book no matter if he covered it or not.
He knows the subject very well and makes the class very interesting. Need to read the book before each class. Tests and quizzes comes from book. Try not to miss his classes. I recommend taking his class.
This class is not easy, but it can be if u put ur heart into it. If u go 4 a challenge, and less spoon feeding, this class is 4u. Mr B is not a typical prof. His tests r hard if u don't stick to the book,& its a pain, but glad to note: his tests will make u study more, though it did not quite work for me.But he gives alot of chances 4u to keep up.
Funny and charming. His test are XTREMLY hard. Everything is straight from the book. The book is very hard and confusing...very hard to get an A even if you spent time reading it over and over.
I always looked forward to his class, very interesting and fun. Not easy though, tests directly from the text but is very clear about what to study. He's an MD and a lawyer (medical malpractice) and really knows his stuff. Liked him a lot, got an A.
Mr. Biggety. I took him 2006 Spring. Dope a$$ teacher. Got an A in his class. Hardest class I've ever taken yet. Read the book from cover to cover about 5 to 6 times. I loved it.
This teacher knows the subject very well and keeps you accountible for the materials that he wants you to know. All you need to do is to read the book and I did. We had 4 hour exams. My lowest score was 102. You might say how. If you don't believe me, ask him. Take his class he is fun and his class is interesting. I give him a 100 for his class.
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Physiology is hard core stuff; but Mr B knows how to break things down to make it interesting and understandable. He is funny, super smart and compassionate. I totally love him and yes there are announced pop quizzes he calls them Mr Q.
I have been doing this school thing for many many years now, and Mr. B has got to be one of the best teachers I've had. Physiology is not an easy subject by any means and it requires a lot of work. Mr. B is very fair with what he expects of you and explains physiology in a way that is much easier to understand. If you are cool with night classes (
Read the book completely word by word during the whole semester. Tests are all from book but you have to study word by word and be master. Tests include Multiple choices,Fillings,Matchings & Essay Qs so no escape...He is funny and his class is very interesting. Fair in grading but sometimes unfair in judging people. I Enjoy his class very much.
Mr.B is very good professor and he knows his staff, teaches well. I love his class and enjoy the way he teaches. Good work Mr.B.
This guy is usless, he doesn't teach, he thinks he is smart and pretty much you have to kiss up to him to get a good grade in his class. His exams are ridiculous!!! He would ask if a statement is correct rather than is this fact correct. He is a lawyer and he teaches Phyiso??? He will pick on you if you stand up for yourself and he rarely answers ?
don't take his class
This instructor is nice and has enough knowlage to teach. He is fair and if someone doesnt pass the class it doesn't mean that he is not passing. My advise is to study and you will pass for sure. Dont even try to cheat, he doesn't like CHEATERS...
The best professor I've ever had. The guy who wrote the nasty coment about him was in my class and failed because he did not study. It was not Mr. B's fault. Mr. B is knowledgeable, kind, caring, helpful and VERY FAIR. Tests are hard, because the subject is hard!
He is nice but not a professor. U must learn this course on ur own by reading the entire book. He still wants u to attend class to listen to him joke, then lecture here and there. Basically u pay this guy to waste ur time in class, and to administer tests. Have fun learning physio on ur own with this him.
OMG, I absolutely 110% agree with the previous comment. This guy never helps. Yeah, he is really funny and will make you laugh all the time but men he doesn't do sh*t. I'm taking his class right now and he wants us the really memorize he book! U can't ask him a question without knowing pretty much every little content of the book because he
will ask you if u read the whole damn thing or not, "because if u read it, u won't be asking the question" so no clarification of the concept whatsoever. And forget about what you learned in the past, even in anatomy because he'll tell you straight up that "it's what's in the physio book" that matters.. Don't recommend him at all!
I just took his class in Fall 09 and got a B. The best class I ever had. I dont know why people write nasty things about him (I guess this website is the only place a loser student can get back at his or her teacher). Mr. B is great, absolutely great. The best teacher I ever had in my life. I totally recommend him, no questions.
One more thing! He would never say "because if u read it, u won't be asking the question." If he doesnot know the answer, he goes and researches the stuff.
I dont speak armenian but I bet "Bagdasarian" stands for "perfection" ....... I got a C in his class but that was my own fault. He is not only a wonderfuil teacher, he is a great human being. TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU ARE SERIOUS.
Mr. B is the best! He is a really organized professor. I took detailed notes on all 20 chapters of the book and spent a lot of hours studying for this class. At the end it was all worth it b/c I got an A. This class is difficult but he makes is easier to understand and makes the class very fun! Mr. B I love your jokes and interesting stories!!!
Mr B is by far THE BEST TEACHER I've ever had. Listen to his lecture and read the book and you'll be fine. This class is overall a hard class but his lectures are very helpful. I got an F on my 1st exam (bwcause of my own fault) and got a B in the class. Absolutely recommend him!
I just had my final in his class. As a teacher, he is awsome, helpful and great (the only teacher who truly cares about his students). As a person, he is funny, kind and ....... hot! In short, the best teacher I have ever had!
I just had my final in his class. As a teacher, he is awsome, helpful and great (the only teacher who truly cares about his students). As a person, he is funny, kind and ....... hot! In short, the best teacher I have ever had!
It was very tough class, but his manner of teaching and his humor made us to fell our ?sufferings? lightened.Very smart person with good personality.In one word-perfect professor.
He is a just, passionate, caring, and very helpful professor. The quizzes are helpful to test your knowledge, but will not ruin your grade. The tests are fair.
He's a great professor! Very humble and funny lawyer side of him. I really learned in this class and studied hard. I really liked his strict no cheating and fair policy. Because some students are shameless idiots and have no morals. Besides that, his class was fun, helpful and worthwhile. Study hard and don't take advantage of his generosity.
Hard class but hes really nice and helpfull. I would recommend to take bio with him!
I love Mr.B he's very clear and easy to understand. His jokes lighten up the mood and make learning the subject less tense. You can tell how passionate he is about the sybject and it makes u more intrested. Btw he's fun to look at. Definatly take the class!
Mr. B is such a great teacher. I highly reccomend him because he is one of the only teachers at GCC that honeslty knows what he's talking about. He helped me with my problems and in the end, I got an A. You will have to put in your own effort but his class is the best! HIGHLY RECCOMEND!
Take him, you will not regret it. He is very helpful to students actually...and is very thorough in his explanations. Has quizzes which are fun to do and don't mess up your grade and his tests are fair too. Just do the reading and you will get at least a B if you try.
Take him, you will not regret it. He is very helpful to students actually...and is very thorough in his explanations. He is the best in GCC. I regrate that didnt took my anatomy with him.We had quizzes which are fun to do and don't mess up your grades.His tests are fair not too hard.Just do the reading and you will get an A.I loved his class.
In this class it's vary easy to get C,ou have to read all book because he finds a small things from book and puts on his mult. chose q. so you have to read read and know book by hard. If not you cant do well on his class he DONT explane anything just tells joks to kill late time class you wont be bord but if not get a grad you need.Stop and think:(
The subject is SUPER DIFFICULT but he is SUPER AWESOME. He tells you that you have to read the book and he cannot help you, but his lectures are helpful. He's smart, knowledgeable, funny, but more importantly, unlike many other teachers, he truly cares about his students. Take him. You will be misearble for one semester, but you will learn a lot.
Mr. B is a cool cat, the only night bio class where I stay awake, not monotoned, very energetic, makes great examples and relates life stories to the subject which makes it easy to understand, currently taking him, must read the book, it's a hard class not a hard teacher, so all of you that talk bad are just lazy.
Mr.B is a great instructor, his class is fun although its hard. he helps alot.. make sure to take notes because its on the TEST !!! I recommend him .. Take him..
Great instructor who will make you learn the subject. the class overall is not easy but he makes it interesting and doable for you. had to study alot for the tests. Nice humor too :)
hard subject, hard instructor. But I learned a lot from his class.
Mr. B is a great instructor. I liked how he talked about medicine once in a while during his lectures. kept the class interesting and graded fairly. Thanks Mr. B
It's hard to tell if he's easy or hard YET, other than the quizzes he gave. But so far he is incredibly entertaining, helpful, and just all around cool professor. He actually ENCOURAGES questions. I never feel uncomfortable asking questions which is becoming a rarity at GCC with lazy part-timers. Mr. B creates an atmosphere of learning. Refreshing!
Anyone who thinks this course with Mr. B is difficult needs a reality check on their future academic career in healthcare. This class is a JOKE in terms of difficulty level. His questions are soooo straight forward and ridiculously easy I'm surprised this is a college level class. If you want EASY take Mr. B.
the best professor ever. I learned alot in his class, he is really helpful, I wish I had taken other BIOs with him too. I think his class is the only class that I will miss in GCC.
textbook use is required. He's very clear and teaches you in a way that the info sticks in your memory. I personally loves mr B's class. By the way he has a sharp humor too. good luck
his class was great. I learned a lot and he explained those complex subjects very clearly.
Great Professor!The textbook is basically your bible. A lot of his lectures came in handy during the test. Make sure you read the textbook regularly and attend class! Multiple choice is a bit tricky. Written-straight forward & simple. He says tests get harder throughout the semester, but in my opinion they became easier because you learn his method
Mr. B is the best professor I ever took at gcc! The exams are straight from the book, the sections that are hard to understand, he explains it in lecture using real life examples that you will never forget or make a chart for you to understand better. I learned so much in this class! thank you mr. B for changing my negative view of physiology!
I loved Mr. B's class. He made us study hard but he also broke this complex physiology concepts down for us, which was easier to understand. I took his class a year ago and still remember some of his lectures. I got an A, but had to study my butt off for it.
Let me start by saying that physiology is not an easy subject. It requires plenty of studying & dedication. With that said, you will NOT regret taking Mr. B. With his sharp sense of humor, intelligence, & amazing ability to dissect and make more clear such an intense subject, Mr. B is an overall great professor. Be sure to READ THE BOOK and study!
I am so glad i took physio with Mr. B because he made us work hard throughout the semester. And we learned so much. It's a challenging class but he makes it very understandable and fun. His tests are not so tough, except multiple choice can be a bit tricky if you dont study the chapters carefully. Mr. B is very kind, caring, and FUNNY.
Great teacher! This class requires AT LEAST 8 HOURS OF STUDYING PER WEEK not including class time. It's not the teacher, it's the course. I got A's on all the tests but I studied 8-12 hrs a week. TIP: Watch youtube videos like "Crash course Anatomy and Physiology" and other videos on youtube if you are having trouble understanding concepts.
Fake teacher with fake personality. Everything is unreal under his smile. You will learn nothing in this class. Do not take him.
Horrible class. His lectures are not helpful at all. You will spend time in the class, but will learn nothing. Deducts points from essays when you write extra but true information. His fill in questions are taken from the book that while reading you will never pay attention on them. Gives unfair grades, never pays attention on your effort.
He's a funny guy and all but not a good teacher. If you want to take this class you'll have to teach yourself. You'll have to read the entire textbook. Pros: gives you an outline, gives you extra credit opportunities on the quizzes, he's funny, gives essay question Cons: not enough time for quizzes sometimes, doesn't teach
Mr. B is very friendly and great person. His test is not that hard if you READ TEXTBOOK. If you don't like reading book, I don't recommend this class. However, I like his grading. He gives us points if he think you know the stuff. Also, it is possible to get an A if you do not give up.
A lot of reading and not much lecture. MC and short answers on exams. He gives you the tools necessary to pass his exams- study guides! Mr. B is a wonderful professor and he truly cares about his students succeeding. He makes class fun. I really loved going into his class. This is a college level class, so expect a lot of time studying (a lot!)
He is fair and cares about his students and their success. I think that's all a good teacher needs to do!
He was the best professor I've ever had after 4 years of college. Mr. B is an MD, and a lawyer! You will LITERALLY read the book front to back, twice! Quizzes given start of class before each lecture, study guides for each tests (tells you exactly what is going to be on it), final study guide had book's page numbers to study from. Best class ever
Don't take this class. If you are taking physiology, that's mean you are in important step on you medical career. Physiology is the root of you major classes; so, you need to study and get good knowledge from this subject. This teacher is not for that. Take another professor, and you will understand what I've mean.
The class itself will be difficult not matter what instructor you take. Mr. B is a very funny guy, he's very accessible if you make the effort, I mean this is college right? no one is going to beg you to attend class or study, you get what you put. One thing I'd suggest anyone before taking him would be to BUY&READ THE BOOK. Take him, he's great.
I took him last semester. One of the HARDEST classes in my life and one of the BEST teachers in my life. By the way, two comments below, just look at the writing: "and you will understand what I've mean." That says it all about that student! Mr. B is caring, kind and will do anything for you to succeed, but you have to do the hard work.
It's super important not to fall behind! His tests are completely out of the book, you will literally read it front to back, and need to know the nitty gritty details. The best way is to break apart the chapters and do nightly readings because if you fall behind it'll really set you back! He wants his students to succeed! It's hard work put doable!
Mr. B will tell you exactly what he wants and it will be up to you to study and work hard to get a good grade. ALL the answers come from the book, so you will be reading a lot. I would take him again, he really wants everyone to do good, he isn't trying to make your life miserable like other teachers. He will give you the tools you need to succeed
Mr. B is an awesome teacher. The content is difficult no matter who you take, but Mr. B will help you in any way he can and he makes class fun. He explains things in a way where you can relate to it, so its easier to understand. Plus he has lots of experience and knows his stuff. Everything is based on the book, so you get what you put in.
Mr. Baghdasarian is one the best professors I have ever had, highly educated and experienced. Bio 121 is a hard course so it does take a lot of effort,but he made the concepts as simple as they could be for better understanding with clear examples. Plus he has a very nice personality. I would definitely recommend his class.
Best prof ever. Really cares for the students and always motivates us. Great lectures, but you HAVE to read the book and CANNOT procrastinate the readings/studying. Quizzes test reading knowledge ahead of time, but are only 10% of grade. Lowest quiz scoresDropped. Tests are straightforward and he hints at the important things. Final was easy.
VERY GOOD TEACHER WITH THE BEST METHOD OF TEACHING.
The coolest guy ever! He will explain all the important things and you have to read the book for the details. The tests are ok. Overall, he wont stress you out and make a big deal of his class. Unlike many other instructors Mr. B is physiologically stable.
Don't take this class. You won't learn anything from him. He doesn't lecture anything.
Do not take him, you will not learn anything from his lecture. He doesnt care about how you work. You will have pop quizzes before he lectures the chapter. Do not take him
Don't take him if you want to learn. This is the base class for health science majors and if you don't learn anything you will screw up till your graduation. Going to his class is a waste of time. Its a self learn class.
Do not take His class, you dont learn anything. You just spent time in his class and the hard work is yours. You read at least two hundred fifty pages for each test and then get a C, because you dont know what exactly read. His study guide doesnt help. You have pop quizzes before he teaches the chapter. Dont take Bs class. You will regret
Horrible class, he doesnt teach at all. Physiology is a course that you need to understand the subject, which means the professor has to teach you and then,you will do your best to learn and understand what he/she tought , but unfortunately this professor is not for this class. You will regret for taking his class.
take this class if you want to teach yourself. This guy doesn't teach. I ended up dropping his class cause I couldn't stand his "teaching" style, and I ended up taking it with someone else and got an A. Do yourself a favor and take it with someone else if you really want to LEARN physiology.
Mr. B is amazing. I cannot believe the bad comments. I think those are from people not wanting to put in the work. Tests are not bad because he gives you the study outline. Take this class, he is the best teacher for bio at gcc. Trust me
He is quite humorous, highly knowledgeable: a former physician, now a medical lawyer. I scored 92% on the TEAS Science: test content reminded me of what professor Bagdasarian taught us quite a bit. His tests are moderately difficult: take notes, read the textbook, watch YouTube videos. This is not a kindergarten; study hard and you will get an A!
The best professor for physiology at GCC. Everyone else complaining just didnt want to put in the work. He literally gives study guides for each test that say what every question will be about! His knowledge in the medical field is amazing, and he gives great life tips.
Mr.B Is amazing. Hands down the best professor I've had at GCC so far. He's funny, fair, and such a caring professor. Read the book, ask questions, study everyday and you should have no problem with the class. I highly recommend Mr.B as a professor.
Mr. B is the best. When I took him, he was very clear that he is not a teacher. Granted, if you want a guy who will encourage you throughout the rough course of this class, this will be your guy. He is super funny, phenomenal and tries to make your life that much easier with his sheets and study guides. The secret to doing well is not giving up.
This class was not the easiest especially if you're taking it during Summer & online. I wasn't sure I was going to keep up with the class but Mr. B was very encouraging and he really works with you. You really have to read the book & pay attention to his lectures. By far my favorite professor at GCC!
Waste of time. Read the book and expect a question which you cannot answer in the amount of time he gives (vague, doesn't reflect his teaching).Tries to manipulate with his charisma and "funny" stories where he was mean to somebody. Test questions are bizarre and his grading - even more so. "More students drop, better for me"- His words.
He is the best prof. Ever. Overall, this is a heavy course, needs a lot of focus and reading. Mr. B makes it easier for you, he mentions the important parts of the book and just asks questions from those. He isn't a tough grader and even helps you if he sees improvement in you. I highly recommend him. Just study hard.
He is the best! so caring, always Available outside of the class. The lecture is heavy, you must study hard. He asked from the parts of the book that he would discuss. I highly recommend him.
Mr. B is a great person. He's a fair grader and wants you to do well. However, he does not provide any source of study material. The textbook will be your best friend for the entire semester. You need to study hard by reading the textbook to do good in the class. Everything is based on the textbook.
Mr. B is a great teacher, but emphasizes that his role is not “lecturer” and expects you to READ. Mr B is happy to answer questions and makes himself available to all students and their particular life circumstances. If you show up and clearly show that you put in the time needed for this subject, he roots for your success. Great class overall.
Physio is already a hard subject so if you think you will pass this class without putting in the work-- think again! Yes, you actually have to read for this class but once you put it the work, its not hard at all! Mr B gives great examples that can help you understand the material. Take this class serious and you will pass!
Mr. B is an excellent physiology instructor. He occasionally ties in anatomy, which really helped me understand the material. Expect lots of reading, quizzes, a few tests, and a final. Labs were fun, too! Read the textbook, attend lectures, and ask questions—he truly wants you to succeed. Loved this class!
Professor B was the first professor whose class I truly enjoyed in my entire life. He's knowledgeable, respectful, and teaches with real passion exactly how a great professor should be. I learned a lot, not just about the subject, but about how learning can actually be enjoyable. His not hard on grading and helps you if see your progressing.
Mr. B was a great professor. He explained things clearly and made the material easier to understand. Expect regular quizzes, some tests, and a final. Labs were hands-on and helpful. If you attend, keep up with the reading, and ask questions, you'll do well. Solid class overall.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
79%
Textbook Required
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