Nice guy. His teaching methods are a little difficult, but not hard after a couple of weeks. He expects you to do your work and is always willing to help whenever help is needed. He's one of my favorite teachers and most clear teachers I've had at BCC. I'd be more than happy to have him again.

I don't think hes that bad. He does lecture a lot and hands out notes. You have to actually pay attention to lecture. His tests are confusing because some of the stuff he tests on wasn't covered during lecture -- you have to apply what you learned. Weird sense of humor, really lenient. Took his class summer quarter.

He gives daily quizzes and then just copies all of the quiz questions, word for word and in order to make the tests. Just memorize all the answers on the quizzes and you will ace the tests!

I am satisfied in the way he teaches. I believe it's the course that's hard to learn and there's no problem with the way he teaches. You'll be surprised how much knowledge you've acquired at such a short period of time after the course with him. The daily quizzes are actually helpful for exams.

He realy care for his students. I think the reason people don't get a good grade is becasue they don't take his class serioustly. Once he gave out two extra credit homework and only 2 people turn them in. His exams are directly from his notes and his final exam comes from questions on all the exams u take thoughout the quarter.

For Dr. Sossong, getting an "A" means you excelled and knew ALL of the material. Course Problem: TON of info to know! HARD COURSE! If you want do well, THIS SHOULD BE YOUR ONLY CLASS of the quarter!! ADVICE: use his outline guides to study with the txt book. Gives extra credits on exams & tries to give mental images to help u understand things.

BIOL 260/261 (Anatomy & Physiology) are VERY hard courses regardless of the teacher. Dr. Sossong gives you all of the information you need to know. But it's a ton of info. If you study all of the powerpoint slides for each exam, you can get an A. But it requires A LOT of study time. If u want an A make it the only class u have.

Make sure that you are studying his notes EVERYDAY after class...his exams are very speratic and you never know whats going to be on them. Make a lot of time for this teacher

Had him for 260&261. Courses were extremely intense, and exams thoroughly assess your knowledge of every single tiny little detail. Some of the questions were only in the book and not the notes. Study will consume every single spare minute of your time.

I took A&P 1 with Professor Sossong and got an A- in his class. This class is hard not because of his teaching style but the course material. All you have to do is study all of his powerpoint slides and you ll get an A, attendence is not mandatory after the first month. The textbook is useless, I didn't even open it for the whole quarter.

This class was very hard, but that was mostly due to the matrial not the professor.he has alot of experince since he was a practicing MD and his stories and analogies are helpful. expect to take some of the hardest exams you have ever seen. He is a good professor, but plan on studying for the exams daily.

took dr. sossong for bio101 and BIOL 260/261 (Anatomy & Physiology) he is a great man, his lectures are fun and his medical stories and intresting, you have to put in alot of time for this class but you learn so much, if your up for the challange he is the man to take a&p with

me and my cousion took his class for bio160 and A&P 1 and 2 and we both were able to pull off A's. He was very helpful and had great stories to go along with his lectures. Seems to reall care about his students and teachings. Its a very hard class but if you put in the time and effort you can get an A, highly recommended teacher

He is a very good teacher. Being able to retain the information after the test is easy to do.

Amazing teacher. He knows this stuff so well, provides AMPLE resources for his students (slides, lecture notes etc) which his tests are based off of. Not a hard class at all, just put in the time to do well. Explains everything and wants his students to do well. His lectures are clear & thought out. I was extremely prepared for bio 211 bc of him

I LOVED Dr. Sossong, I've been going to school for a long time and he is by far my favorite teacher. It is a hard class, but everything on his exams are exactly how they are in the notes. Very FAIR. And he always gave extra credit on all his exams! He really wants his students to do well, unlike some teachers who keep their class average at 70%

Great teacher. This class is hard. There is a ton of material. Dr. Sossong gives daily quizzes which helps you stay on top of the material and gives plenty of points to offset a couple of blown quizzes. Don't miss class. The final questions come directly from the tests so there is no excuse to blow the final. He provides class notes. Loved him

Great professor. Very knowledgeable and helpful. He really wants his students to do well. Lots of material to learn in this course. I worked hard, but the exams and quizzes are fair so all the studying really paid off. I really enjoyed this class!

I loved this class and Dr. Sossong. He is a great teacher! This is a tough class and there is a lot of material to learn. His presentation of the material is very clear and he makes it interesting. His power points given prior to the lectures are very helpful. I made sure that I memorized and understood the info from his power points and I got an A

I loved this class. He makes it capable of getting an A in A&P unlike other BC staff. Study the slides and notes and you're golden. There are lots of tests so there is never a ton of material to cram in the night before. Final is 64 pts and are totally from the previous tests. Quizzes are daily and easy. LOTS of EC!! I got an A and learned alot

This is a hard class but the instructor is good. Study his notes and you'll do well. The tests can be tricky but if you know everything on the notes they aren't too hard. The final questions are taken from the previous tests. I got an A in his class.

Lots of EC on exams, which are long. Fill in Blank/T/F &MC. Sometimes not clear what daily quiz cover. Hard class lots to memorize,good about bone/mscl study guide. Understand PP and lec notes, memorizing doesn't=A. book usful as reference,youtube helpful on occasion. Lmt'd availability. Taking him for 242.

Dr. Sossong is a great professor-- take A&P with him! He used to be a MD so he has great stories that will help you care and learn the material. Lots of extra credit, definitely formats class so you'll learn and succeed (i.e. daily quizzes). Not the most approachable or understanding if you're a special needs student, but he's nice & tries.

Took Biol 241 & 242 from Dr. Sossong, very challenging material. Dr S is a retired physician, very smart, but funny and realistic. Very approachable and helpful. Tells lots of stories, listen closely to get the point. Attend all classes, study text & PPs, prepare for exams. Work hard and you'll get the grade you want.

A&P will be challenging regardless of which professor you take it with. With that said, Dr. Sossong's class structure is extremely straightforward, his daily quizzes help prevent procrastination, and his tests can be tricky but ultimately, you learn A&P. I like him because he weeds out those who are too incompetent for health programs..just sayin

Had for A&P 1 and 2. Just finished my first quarter or nursing school and it was a breeze thanks to Dr. Sossong. The classes are not easy (no way they could be)but the level of knowledge you receive is incredible. If you are at all serious about going to a medical training program take his class and I guarantee you will have a leg up.

Very difficult professor, but very straight forward. Tests are not too difficult if you stay on top of the material and you study the notes. Quizzes are daily and are his way of tracking attendance. Overall, best advice is to really understand each system. He will prepare you for anything!

This is a 200 level class and by no means easy. If you put the work in you will do well. Dr. Sossong prepares you for 241 w/daily quizes which are not given in 242. This allows you to use the same study habits for the 2nd quarter. If yo uwant easy then why are you taking A&P? You don't realize how much you learn until you are done with the class.

Great instructor. Daily quizzes and weekly exams can be a little overwhelming, but it really helps, especially given the amount of material in the class. Attend lectures, study the textbook and his notes and you will do just fine. I feel really comfortable with the material and very well prepared...learned so much!

I was terrified to take his section after reading the reviews on here, but my experience was really excellent. He provides class notes and essentially all the test questions come from those. He gives a TON of extra credit--I got over 100% on every exam because of it. Studying is essential, but that's to be expected.

This is a very high quality instructor. The course is difficult, and will require a lot of time studying. He offers his own notes and slides that you would not succeed (get an A) without using. read the chapters, know his notes intimately, and you can do well. He is extremly knowledgable and striaght forward. I would take him again. I got an A-.

Took both quarters with him. Amazing teacher. Class is hard, but fair. You put in the work and want to learn, you will do well. Great at telling stories to relate to material. I would know so much more if he taught all my classes! Daily quizzes are easy and for attendence, also helps to get you easy points!

He doesn't normally teach nutrition. For a biology/chemistry professor, he has a vast knowledge about nutritions/diet/healthy living lifestyle. We had a weekly test which was extremely difficult if you don't read the book and take class lectures. Other than that, he is very helpful, knowledgeable, and makes you obsessed with the class! He's awesome

Take series with Dr. S! Study hard and TIME MANAGEMENT (make a schedule). I found recording lectures with smart device to get full understanding of material helpful; listened to lectures once after class & again over weekend. Study sessions with friends very helpful! Daily quizzes 241 (not 242), weekly exams MC/matching, FITB, TF, labs breeze.

Dr. Sossong is a high quality A/P Professor. He used to be an MD and gives class examples from his experience. He gives you his notes and powerpoints which can be a lot of information. However if you study hard you well on well on the tests. It is not an easy course but this professor grades fair and expectations are clear. I recommend him!

Dr. Sossong is a wonderful teacher. He provides you with power points and the notes he used to make the power points. He explains everything clearly and is animated and tells stories when conducting his lectures. I wish we did more labs. It is a very time consuming but rewarding. Great teacher who is passionate about the subject.

Dr. Sossong is NOT as hard as everyone says he is! There are daily quizzes, almost weekly exams and some labs, but his power points and lecture notes he provides does contain the material that are presented on his exams and are great study materials! I thought his class was very informative and prepared me for my program. Study groups are great!

Dr. Sossong is one of the most knowledgeable human beings I have ever met! He has a PhD in Physics and was a practicing MD. His class is challenging, but only because he is seriously preparing you for the healthcare world. If you listen, ask questions and study his notes and power points, you will do well. I wish I could take more classes with him!

Admittedly, his classes are extremely difficult. However, if you actually take the time to study (about 25 hours a week is what you're looking at) then getting an A shouldn't be a problem. The notes he provides are extremely helpful. Show up to labs and you should be fine. I do not recommend taking any other classes while taking this one.

He is not a difficult teacher. This class covers a ton of material, studying 20-25 hrs a week is necessary to comprehend the material. His powerpoints are great and the daily quizes help keep you on track. Saving the average was C is false. Myself and many others got a B or better. Do the work it requires. This is not an easy course w/any teacher

He is a great and supportive teacher! I was intimidated going into the class but he is quite reasonable. As for the 100+ questions, don't be intimidated! A lot of the questions are related, so you should be able to get them if you studied! He gives quizzes that helps keep us on track of studying and there are extra credit available!

Dr. Sossong did an amazing job teaching both the a&p classes I was in. He gave great lectures, and he made clear what he wanted us to know for exams (his notes only!)you are serious about learning about A&P, you should take the class with him because you will learn so much your brain literally feels like it will explode. AMAZING class!

I was nervous to take this class because Dr. Sossong was rated as being extremely difficult. He was excellent! He puts as much effort into being a teacher as he expects of his students. I got an A thanks to him and my hard work. Go to class and study his notes and you'll do well! He does not ask trick questions in his tests.

Dr. Sossong was a bit intimidating at first... he's pretty quiet and tells elaborate stories- but I feel that they have a point, sometimes. I wasn't doing well on my first 2 exams and I asked him for guidance and it completely changed the way I studied. He takes most of the questions for exams off his powerpoint slides. Daily quizzes are helpful.

Norman is great, He posts an outline of his lecture, print it out, take notes during the lecture, wait for, it study the outline topics and lecture notes and the minimum grade your get is a C. He also has study homework that goes throughout the book, which REALLY helpful when it comes to the test. His medical background really makes the class!

I enjoyed Dr. Sossong, All of the A&P classes are going to be tough. There is a lot of info that has to be learned in a short amount of time. With that being said, his exams are long and can be hard IF YOU DON'T READ HIS OUTLINES that he GIVES TO YOU. His exams literally come straight off of his outlines that he provides for you! I would take again

Loved him! I learned a lot and actually remembered it, which helped me in A&P11. Test material was covered by his notes and slides, which made studying much easier. His expectations and class schedule were very clear. You basically, learn a chapter and take a test on it, then move on to the next chapter instead of one test covering 3-4 chapters.

Norman's lectures were a little bland sometimes, but he had very clear expectations for his students. He used 80% of the material from his slides and was helpful when we were confused or uncertain. Lots of exams, but that helped me recover from a failed exam. Once I understood his method I got A's and B+ on each quiz & exam.

He has lot of knowledge to share which is very helpful if going to medical school. Ya, he is tough but its not him its the subject. To get good grades and remember the material for long time,anyway we have to revise over and over again. I highly recommend taking him. He is the best teacher I had in BC.

I took him for both AnP 241 and AnP 242. He is very knowledgeable. I do not know why students keep saying that he is not a good teacher, though I found his class quite interesting. If you really want to excel and learn the subject in detail, I highly recommend taking him. His notes and slides are very helpful for exams.

I read his reviews before taking class and thought he was really hard but it turned out he is very helpful and not as tough a grader as everyone writes. His lectures are very clear, makes you read but that helps a lot in long-term. I am also going to take him again for AnP2 as well. He is the best teacher in Science department at BC

He's experienced in the medical field which makes lectures more interesting cuz he shares real life situations on the specific topic he is talking about. His exams are hard and you DO need to study hard for them, they are over 100 questions each. I took both A&P 241& 242 with him and 242 is way easier & has no everyday quizzes like 241 did.

His class is hard, but you learn a ton. He gives you notes so you can follow along with his lectures and he uploads his slide shows on canvas so you can look at them later. He offers extra credit at the end of the quarter and there are usually extra credit questions on his test. Great teacher with a lot of knowledge in the he healthcare field!!

Currently in 242 & had him for 241. Hes not as tough as ppl describe him. A&P is going to be challenging no matter who's teaching it to you. On another note, his exp. in medicine is a huge plus he takes it upon himself to educate us on practically useful material & misconceptions he had as a student himself. And experience is the best teacher ;)

Although this class is tough, it's really about the class and not the professor. The material has to be learned and he gives you plenty of chances to supplement your test grades. Very knowledgable in his field and if you pay attention and study his notes well, you'll be just fine. You can really learn a lot from him.

The amount of info in A&P is crazy. Dr. Sossong does an awesome job in conveying the info needed along with his own experiences. His power points are in depth & his homework directly relates to the information needed for testing. With the amount of required info for the course it can feel overwhelming but if you ask he will help.

I took 241 w/Sossong and LOVED him! He didnt teach 242 last quarter so I took a chance with another prof. Not only did he make me HATE the class, I thought about dropping out of school. I took the class and ended with a D+, forcing me to retake. I saw that Sossong was teaching this quarter so I jumped to retake with him. A! HIGHLY recommend! Great!

I really enjoyed A&P1 w/ Sossong. Class is difficult, but he does a great job providing the materials necessary to succeed. Gives an outline of notes (these are gold!) and uploads everything. Amount of time you put into studying will reflect on tests. They are in depth and mostly multiple choice but majority covered in outlines. Highly recommend!

He's a really good teacher, its especially nice to have someone who actually is a Dr and has plenty of experience in the field of medical. Has great stories to tell, very knowledge, really knows what he is talking about. I would really recommend this teacher.

I had this professor for both human anatomy I and II. The exams and daily quizzes do make this class tough but if you memorize the content given through the class powerpoints and notes you can easily get a B or higher. He's nice and has interesting stories from his past career in the medical field.

Took this professor for A&P I and II. His class is straightforward but can be tough due to memorization and detail-oriented questions. Overall, if you spend a good amount of time studying, you will do well. His exams include extra credit questions. He's a retired MD, and he brings up relevant examples from his clinical practice.

The course is pretty straightforward. Print out and study his notes well. He also tests out of the book, so read through it. Once you get into muscles and bones, make sure you know all the labels. Tests have many questions, but each question doesn't typically take very long to do.

I love Dr. Sossong! Although he is old, he is very wise! I have much respect for him and he makes analogies to better understand the concept of the topic(s). I hated A&P, but after taking his class I ended up loving it! Very knowledge, test everyday, very nice and silly at times. VERY informative and organized!

One of the best professors I have ever had. I listened to other students ask the dumbest questions over and over again because they arent paying attention. If you cant put your phone down and focus for 2 hours, then the medical field is not for you.

He has a very professional background and expects the same scrutinous attention to detail in his class (exact spelling, exact location of anatomy, etc.) Daily quizzes, tests are frequent and mostly multiple choice, not a lot of lab work. SAVE YOUR EXAMS. Final is cumulative and easy if you use your past exams to study. Solid prof, learned a lot

Professor Sossong is a very knowledgeable and insightful instructor, with a background in practicing medicine before he went into teaching. His provided notes summarize everything you need to know, textbook is for if you need clarification, but the material on anatomy and pathology is extensive, and you will need to be disciplined with yourself.

I like Doctor Sossong's class. He is knowledgeable. If you can remember all the things of the note he provided it is easy to get A. We have 7 exams and 1 final in bio242. Be aware that his exam is very specific and many detail questions. Also, the worksheet takes a lot of time to answer and you must have a textbook to find the answer.

Dr. Sossong was great. Hes very knowledgeable and very clear on what he expects. Theres a lot of homework in this class but really cant complain because it helped me prepare for the exams. He gives out a lot of extra credit which is great because the overall Is heavily based on your exam scores. Id definitely take another class of his!

Professor Sossong was great! He was knowledgeable and organized. The exams are heavy but provides lots of extra credit. Hes was great about getting our exam scores back the same day and the homework the following day or even the day of. The class itself is tough, not necessarily his class. You cant expect an A if you dont put in the work.

One of my favorite professors ever. I believe his somewhat low rating here is completely undeserved. If you want to know and understand A&P - take him. He is knowledgeable, and his expectations are very clear. Best A&P professor ever. Study hard and you will get what you deserve.

Professor Sossong is a retired doctor, and his teaching style shows his abundance of knowledge. I loved that he used analogies from his childhood and life experiences to make the microscopic biology understandable. Even though the class is test heavy (tests every week, and quizzes everyday), you should be fine if you read his notes meticulously!

Dr. Sossong is organized, kind and a great teacher. He shares many stories and analogies from his personal and professional life to help understand difficult concepts. He gives extra credit on every exam, which can boost your grade 5-10%. He also gives plenty of extra credit outside of exams. The homework and quizzes help prepare for the exams.

Exceptionally organized professor with clear expectations. This is an extremely time consuming course regardless of who you take it with so be prepared to not have much else on your plate. Dr. Sossong provides invaluable notes that reflect all material on exams. 75% of grade is Exams. Learned a lot from Dr. Sossong & highly reccomend him.

Very kind man and amazing teacher. i took this class online and he was very good in lectures. its a hard class and you have to memorize everything so its hard but he is such a good teacher. Very organized. Has notes and pp available which are very very helpful. hes very educated and definitely knows what hes doing. also super helpful if you have qs

Professor Sossong made the material clear, but he makes you work hard for every point in the class. Doesn't give extra credit and the tests are very difficult. I studied over 20 hours a week to get an A. Lots of memorizing and reading.

Dr. Sossong is extremely wise and knowledgeable. Tests make up 75% of the overall grade. Lectures are recorded and posted daily. Organized notes, PowerPoints, mock exams, and study guides are available to students on Canvas. A little slow to respond to emails. Read the textbook, study smart, spend the time, and you'll learn lots and be successful.

Professor Sossong is a very sweet & knowledgable professor! His lectures can seem boring sometimes, but he sneaks in some personal stories to relate to the content (don't take the 8:30am class if you aren't a morning person). Homework is reasonable - the quizzes are open note & exams are fair but have a couple of trick questions.

When taking an A&P sequence you should know that the classes will be tough but Sossong makes the heavy workload manageable with memorable stories, worksheets and lab manuals related to key content and additional study tools. His recommended movies, books, and papers on topics further your learning and highlight his vast knowledge and passion.

Dr. Sossong was an awesome professor. Great storyteller- which helped us remember things, but does go on tangents sometimes. Very organized & followed his calendar pretty closely. Lots of hw, quizzes, andexams. Definitely a hard professor, but it forced me to study hard & keep on track. Read & do the worksheets. Watch his wording closely on exams.

Sossong is one of the best professors for A&P, not only are all his lectures posted, but he also provides study guides, a ton of practice exams, AND his detailed lecture notes(You really only need these!). He is considerate and will push exam days, and will accommodate for mistakes on the exam. Plenty of extra credit, highly recommend him!

Norman is a sweet heart. He is also a very good teacher. He is a doctor and it was fun to hear his stories from when he practiced medicine, stories related to the topics he was explaining.

Super nice teacher. Records his lectures and posts on canvas so you can always rewatch. Theres alot of hw so be prepared. (HW questions are on the exam) tells stories relatable to the context. Study hard and ask alot of questions

Dr. Sossong had lectures that supplemented the textbook and structured the course in a way that made it easy to know what to study. -Two 60 min live virtual lectures a week -In person classes consist of either PowerPoint lecture or an exam -Three labs this quarter -One to two chapter worksheets for homework a week; guided me in my note taking

Difficult series. Caring; wants you to learn! Available office hours; happy to answer questions! Clear expectations, & expects ALOT! Tons of memorization "and" complete functional understanding of systems/concepts. Some exam question poorly worded &/or too many "super close" to correct answers per Q. DON'T take another hard class w/ this course.

Professor Sossong has a specific teaching style that takes some adjustment. The lectures can be lengthy, but rewatching them on Canvas helps reinforce the content. Utilizing unstuck ai alongside the textbook and class materials made exam prep much more efficient.

Previous MD, very sweet and knowledgable professor. Make sure to ask alot of questions! Made A&P fun

Great person and a great professor. Although he is old and not tech savvy, he is extremely wise. Prof. Sossong was a doctor and also taught physics -- thart's really cool in my opinion. Try to sit in front of the class, his lecture style might not be for everyone but if you want to learn alot, this is the way. Very smart and kind person in general.