Very fair grader. Assignments offten need additional clarification, but are not difficult. He is easy to talk to. If you need help go to his office, he's very helpfull. Grading based on few short papers, one issue paper, take home midterm and take home final.

very good prof. keeps the lectures interesting with discussion.

Good professor. Fair grader. Easy class.

Very good professor, he had a lot of in class assignments that helped you better understand the material.Fair grader, will make it bonus if a lot of people got the question wrong. Loves when you ask questions. More than willing to clarify any concepts you dont understnad. Go to his office hours!

The ideal professor if you are an enthusiastic learner. Prof Ghiasvand has a lot to offer in Genetics and otherwise. Material is not difficult but it behooves you to ask questions early in the course. If you are smart you will take his course.

He is a good professor who wants to help you, but he twists information around which can be confusing. Exams arent too hard, you just have to put in A LOT of effort to get a good grade.

Although you have to put a lot of work into this class, I ended up with an A. Make sure you understand everything and you will do find. Also, go to his office hours, he is really helpful!!

For what it's worth, I found this prof was truly interested in students' learning. His scenarios made you think and understand other's ideas/ arguments. Discussions taught how to formulate ideas, express them to others, and argue logically. The prof never seemed opinionated to me, and he made the class comfortable to express their ideas openly.

Prof. Ghiasvand was truly interested in helping students learn. His passion for genetics was obvious and he tried to get us excited about it as well. He was confusing at time and the book rarely helped in class but if you put effort into it you were fine. He has a great test replacement strategy that allowed everyone to get a pretty good grade.

- lots of points for assignments - A few quizzes - Tons of exam review sessions. He pretty much gives us the same exam 4 times so once you get the first one back and figure out why you got a D- on it you will do fine on the next one. At the end of the class he let us replace two of our exams with and exam with a better grade.

May come across as arrogant, but only wants what is best for students. Has mini-quizes often, homework assignments to help to understand material, and all tests are cumulative. Replace two tests scores as long as the ones being replaced are before the last test. Many review sessions for tests.

Really have to pay attention and ask questions in lecture! Quizzes and assignmaents are really helpful when it came to taking the exams. he also has plenty of review sessions! i got an A overall all you need to do is take time to really understand him...plus hes very funny!!

The goal of this class is to introduce you to the uses of genetics in health care and human societies. The course will really shape your thinking and decisions about genetics uses. Prepare for ACTIVE LEARNING. Do homeworks for exams,read textbook for quizzes, and go to OFFICE HOURS for difficult concepts and questions. You'll do great. Good Luck!

Improves your ability to critically think and analyze information. Be ready to actively learn through pre-lecture quizzes, read prior to class, assignments, and study hard for comprehensive tests. Don?t take this professor for a grade and not for learning. Take this class with one goal in mind to leave with knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Talk with several peers to determine if this is the class for you. This professor not only allowed me to advance my own skills in my profession, but also helped me to know more about myself and my surroundings. Memorizing facts, breezing through, coming out not REMEMBERING A LOT, or looking for an ?A? this is not the professor for you.

He is an awesome professor! There are lecture quizzes every day, but if you read the assigned readings you will do fine. They are easy points to boost your grade up! You really have to know genetics to get by in this class, and he does a great job of teaching it! I recomment him to anyone!

He is a genious! You will be a better person after taking his class. Easy A with some effort

He has his own teaching style that is not like many other professors. His style helps you master the material instead of learning it and than forgetting it. There are quizs just about every day and the exams make you apply the material. If you do not want to work for an easily obtainable "A" than do not take his class.

In my opinion, the best professor to take for this course. Many people get frustrated by his teaching style but he is a very fair grader and if you do the readings you should do well in the class. You get to drop an exam grade which helps a TON! Quizes everyday keep you from slacking and even if you miss one or two it won't make or break your grade

His teaching style was difficult to get adapt to at first, but i think that i learned more from him than in any other class here. Its a tough class regardless of the teacher. He will always help you if you ask. He really wants everyone to do well. If you are having trouble just talk to him and he will guide you through the problem.

The assignments and exams require much time and preparation. He teaches by giving you the basics and providing practice problems. You're expected to understand them and use them together to solve problems. He is a fair grader. Show him that you want to learn and he will help you out as much as he can. Study hard and in groups, if possible.

This was a fairly easy class as long as you read the chapters. Almost all of the class periods are a free and open debate. Must participate in debate. Everyone is allowed their own opinion and is allowed to express it in his class so don't expect any sort of censorship, but that's the fun of this class is the open debating on interesting materials.

I found the Biomedical ethics course taught by this professor great. Every class is an open discussion, where everyone is invited to speak their own mind about an issue, sometimes in aspects other than ethics. There are people who will strongly agree or disagree, but the great thing is that anyone can say what they think. No need to be insulted!

You do get graded on your participation, so if you're not willing to talk you may not want to take this class. But, if you're willing to talk a little and do well on the papers, this class is worth taking. You get to discuss a lot of important issues and see them from different viewpoints. I learned a lot from the professor and everyone in class!

Professor Ghiasvand's teaching style allowed me to take the material and apply it to real life situations. I feel like I have finally gotten my money's worth out of a class. A warning to those who think that this class will be easy: This class is not a class where you will be able to sit back and do nothing you have to actually think.

This is a great class to take! Noor encourages everyone to express their opinions. If you are uncomfortable sharing your thoughts, this class is not for you. Noor makes you think about your stand and why it's the way it is. I wouldn't suggest this class to people who are sensitive and cannot be open to other opinions!

Noor gets a bad rap because he forces students to come prepared for class, and his exams make you apply concepts rather than memorize them. If you are willing to remain open minded, participate in the class discussions, and put in the adequate time you will do fine. He is not easy, but you will leave his class with a good understanding of genetics.

Do not go into this class expecting it will be easy. He challenges the way most students think and learn- which is helpful for people wishing to attend graduate school. The pre-lecture quizzes are tough, but not impossible if you pay attention to detail of the questions. It's not impossible to get an A, but it is a LOT of work.

Noor is extremely knowledgeable and will help anyone you asks. This is not an easy class, but his teaching style results in optimum learning. It takes some time to get used to his style, but when you do, his exams will be much easier because they are all very similar.

This is an extremely valuable class for anybody who wishes to get an actual education. Prof expects maturity independence and effort from every student. It's up to you to succeed, and taking this class will seriously make learning on your own easier and more effective. If you're an A student, its easy. If not, for your own sake, take Noor's class!

You either love the guy or you hate him. I thought he was a great professor once you got into the class. He is EXTREMELY flexible and wants you not only to do well, but do be an independent thinker and person. Once he sees that you are more focused on learning and understand concepts and are not worried about your grade, you will be taken care of.

Noor's teaching style encouraged thinking instead of book or note memorization. You can't just study notes, you have to work out problems and practice. Go to office hours and ask questions alot; he's always more than happy to clarify and explain

An amazing professor, one of my favorites at GVSU. His teaching style is very different from other professors. You actually learn the material instead of memorizing it. hard work and determination is a must for this class. He is extremely helpful and really cares about his students, he wants them to succeed. I definately recommend him!

You must be willing to work in this class, and if you do it will ay off very much especially on the MCAT

Genius! Dr. Ghiasvad is a great professor and his class makes you think open mindedly and debate among each other using ethical principles. I would recommend to everyone.

Dr. Noor is a great professor. To do well in his class you have to be ready to put in the time. No memorization in this class, he really wants you to understnad genetics.He is more than willing to help any student.Remember though you have to want to succeed in this class to do well.Strongly recommended to those who want to learn and retain genetics

Very knowledgeable and willing to help students. His teaching style may be hard to adjust to at first, since he focuses on understanding concepts vs. memorizing, but in the end it's worth it since you'll retain the info. His grading is fair, and although homework is sometimes difficult, visiting MS3 or working with peers was a huge help for me.

He is a really good professor. Comes off hard but you not only learn alot from him in the class and he is always willing to help. He goes out of his way for his students, commiting more than enough time.

One of the most difficult teachers Ive ever taken! He's a great person and he really does take the time to help you. But the concepts of the assignments are sometimes not discussed before the assignments are given. He does not focus on memorization only the deeper concepts.

best and fairest prof ive had at GV. dont bother taking 355 with anyone if you just want to memorize material.tests require analyzing &application but become easier as u learn how he writes them.lets u replace 1 test,quizzes every class, but they help grades.always willing2help,loves subject,even owned his own genetics clinic-he knows his stuff

By far the best and most memorable teacher I have ever had. I was skeptical in the beginning because his teaching format was so much different than normal.You don't have to memorize anything. Tests are based on application of your knowledge. If you stick with it and try your hardest, pulling off an A is easy. He starts curving things at the end.

Most students who memorize things only will fail here. One of the most enlightening learning experience, even though it's REALLY hard. He has an accent, but you can work with it. If you want to learn a new way to think, one that will help you succeed, this is the class (application problems). If you want an A though, there are easier 355 profs.

Most amazing professor I have ever had in my entire life. He is extremely knowledgeable in genetics and loves to teach it. He excepts his students to understand, not memorize. Which is amazing, his tests are hard, but if you understand the subject they're easy. He curves the class by a lot in the end. I wish I could take the class again!

Very good prof. you will be a pro at genetics by the end

Some people may dislike him and others will say they liked him as a professor. He doesn't teach the material in a traditional way. He's all about having a student having the ability to gain new tools and knowledge then a letter grade. You will know more than you thought at the end. It's not about memorizizing content but applying the information.

I would suggest this professor! I thought that his exams lined up well with the notes he gives. Also, he was very helpful in clarifying something if you saw him after class or during office hours. His class is not about memorization, you must interpret and try to understand the material. I have not studied excessively for the class and I have an A

Pretty easy class if you understand the concept. His teaching method was different than any other professors I've taken, in a way that the materials will be stuck in your head for a long time. Although it can be tough to interpret him sometimes, but he definitely knows his stuff, & his stories are pretty interesting as well. Definitely recommended.

Pretty easy class. Noor actually cares about you getting an A and makes it very possible. I actually learned and understood the material. Daily quizzes that are easy if you read the book. I would highly recommend his prof.

A lot of students complain that they are A students, and not producing the grade they believe they should receive. I hate to burst your bubble, but all classes past 300 are hard, you just have to work for them. This professor is a very good person to have and an excellent person to have on your side when it comes to applying to another program.

This professor truly cares that his students do well in his class and understand the concepts. He may bring more to the class than some students may care for, i.e. past experiences and moral value lessons, but I think this teacher has a vast knowledge of the material and is the best teacher for this class! Just do the readings and go to class.

Easily one of the best professors I've ever had. Lectures kept my attention, and really interesting guy to talk to. Pretty easy assignments and exams as long as you go to class and pay attention. He had a lot of stories and interesting views on things...take his class!

Noor is a great guy. He really really wants to help students pass. Unfortunately, the class isn't easy and he is not always clear in what he wants. Open book exams, unannounced reading quizzes every week, textbook definitely required.

Noor is probably the best professor I've ever had with regards to teaching and his motives behind teaching. He genuinely wants his students to know why they are learning the things they are reading about in the book, unfortunately, the tests are really hard and based on concepts. Absolutely loved his lectures but a lot of reading and pop quizzes.

Noor is very kind and engaging professor. His genetics class is not easy, you really have to work hard to do well. His emphasis is on having a good conceptual understand of the material, and problem solving based on that. He if very fair with his grading curve and allows opportunity to improve if you get off to a bad start. I highly recommend him.

Very interesting lectures and course. Tests are hard but he makes the exams you do better on worth more. He really wants his students to succeed. He gives practice exams and his homework looks a lot like the exams. Hard course but if you put the work in he will notice and reward you! Oh and you have to read before every lecture.

Noor at first comes off as kind of intimidating and arrogant but he is actually a great teacher. You do have to get used to his teaching style, he doesn't just give you the answers he makes you think through the problems on your own but will guide you in the right direction. I ended up learning way more this way. He is also very helpful in office.

I really hated this class at first; I almost dropped it because I felt that debating biomedical issues was dumb in an ethics class. As the semester went on I gained a greater appreciation for Noor and for the things he has seen. He's more than qualified to teach this class, and I learned so much from debates. He's kind and always available to help.

Honestly I do not understand why people don't like Noor that much. He does a flipped classroom and expects you to read the material outside of class and discuss it in class. I was skeptical at first but he curves EVERYTHING and gives a lot of extra credit and office help. He wants you to become an independent learner because that would benefit you.

Noor is a good prof. We have had 1 reading quiz the whole semester. We get a lot of assignments that are worth little points, if you do bad you don't have to turn them in so they don't affect your grade. He allows you to take exams open note. If you are confused at all, GO SEE HIM IN OFFICE HOURS. He will help you until you get it.

At first, I disliked his class. He came across as arrogant and confusing. However, the longer the class went on, I started to enjoy it very much, you just have to get used to his teaching style. He cares very much about his students, he told us on our last day that he didn't want us to leave because he was going to miss us. He wants you to learn!

One time he said "other professors give you the bread...I give you the sandwich." I think most students here just don't understand where he's coming from. He is a wonderful human and cares a lot about you as a person. I highly recommend him.

Great individual with much experience in life. His class changed my perspective on a lot of things, and I believe that is his end goal. He values knowledge/learning more than a letter grade. Participation matters, speak up. Read the chapters in time because quizzes are tricky. I learned to appreciate his style (socratic method) and would take again

I've never had a professor like Dr. Ghiasvand. He is compassionate towards the students and passionate about genetics. He WANTS to help you, unlike many professors I've had in the past. He explain things very well and he can also be funny to keep people interested. At first I was unsure of his class, but I don't regret staying in it.

He is great! It was a little bit hard at first but don't freak out because if you ask questions, he will go over it until you understand. A lot of people didn't start out with good greats but ended up getting good greats like in As and Bs. It's a difficult concept and hard class in general. Genetics will be hard no matter who you take.

Noor is great! I was hesitant to take him given his reviews but honestly if you put in the work, it will pay off! His exams are hard but he gives plenty of easy assignments for points and curves the exams!! He really does care about his students and if I could Id take him again! Great prof, dont let the bad reviews scare you!

Many people think Noor is a tough professor, but he truly cares about his students and is willing to go over the same topic over & over so his students understand. Tests are open book and open note, so if you take good notes you should be fine! Hes flexible & a reasonable grader and takes student's suggestions and feedback very seriously.

Noor is a good professor who I believe is misinterpreted. He offers a generous curve on the exam and is always open to help. This is a collegiate genetics class so it is going to be hard. You need to pay attention in class but as long as you do the assignments and pay attention you should get an A. He has a different style which is adaptable.

One of the most intelligent people I will have ever met. Although his class is difficult, what people fail to express is that a lack of trying and working hard, is what causes failure. If you plan to try and give it your all, you WILL succeed in this class. If you want to slide through it without effort, find a new career path. You won't make it.

Dr. G cares deeply for his students and their success. He goes above and beyond to help students and wont give up on them if they show they are willing to get help. People fail because this class takes effort and hard work. Realize that some reviews are from people who fail to do those two things. He gives you every opportunity to succeed.

Exams: Open Note but will fail if you dont read, take notes, go to lecture, and do hw. (Ive gotten over 100% on each exam by doing those things which are expected as a college student.) Office Hours: Go to them or dont complain when you dont understand something. (He goes over hw and tough subjects.) Participation: Be okay with speaking up

I think Prof. Noor gets a bad wrap because he demands a different type of learning. Instead of having you memorize everything, he wants you to learn it and apply what you learn. Which is more real world than just copy and paste information. There is a learning curve to start! He helps you out a lot as long as you want to learn and is very nice!

The class was definitely challenging, but helped me grow. He is a very caring professor and wants his students to do well. It does require a lot of effort to score well, which can be expected for a genetics course. His class teaches you how to apply what you learn, not just memorize it, which is important for the real world. I loved his class!

Extremely intelligent and cares that you learn the material above anything else. This makes him a solid instructor but also extremely challenging as he only asks knowledge application type questions that require you to know the material inside and out to be able to apply it to a working problem. So you sometimes feel like youre in a PhD class.

He gets a bad wrap because of how many mistakes he makes but I think it is important to keep in mind that he is not tech savy at all, his past/background explains a lot of his behavior, and he is going through an extremely tough time in his life (at the time I took his class). He is the smartest man I have ever met and he cares about his students.