4.4

P Klatt

Biology - Ferris State University

4.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
81%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

81%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
87 total ratings

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What Students Say

Awesome guy- class is tough though

BIO122 - 3.0 rating

Great guy who loves what he does

BIO122 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

28%

Textbook Required

54%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (3)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 6
B: 3
A-: 3
A+: 2
Common Tags
Caring (7)
Hilarious (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Respected (2)
Inspirational (2)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
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BIO121
Sep 2, 2005

I love PK!!! He is my favorite professor ever!!

5.0
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BIO121
Sep 25, 2005

I have him as a lab instructor. He is so funny. He is just like Ros from Friends.. looks alike and make sarcastic jokes. I wish i had him for lecture, because he is such a nice guy and a great teacher. He teaches well and tell you what is expected on quizzes.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Grade: A+
Oct 4, 2005

Very good teacher..have him for lecture and lab, takes the time to explain stuff..very nice in office hours..take him if you get the chance

5.0
1.0
BIOL121
Oct 7, 2005

Very good Prof. He adds little stories to the lecture which will keep you awake! Tells good jokes too, if you talk to him he is very personable, He does read off powerpoint and the room is dark so if you are sleepy...

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Oct 11, 2005

The best professor ever and a added bonus that he is so HOT! Love his teaching style and his funny stories. You might just get a little distracted by his good looks!

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Oct 19, 2005

I really enjoy coming to class everyday because he makes class fun and interesting. He is very organized and always gets our assingments back asap. Very cool professor should be your first choice!

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BIO121
Oct 19, 2005

He is terrible. His notes are long and he doesnt tell u exactly whats going to be on the test. He will not help you good in a lab. He is the worse lab instructor ever.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Oct 19, 2005

The previous person has some personal beef with this guy because their rating was exactly OPPOSITE everything Dr. Klatt does for his students. Great Prof!!! Take if you can.

5.0
3.0
BIO
Oct 31, 2005

He is a very nice, personable, funny, and helpful professor and lab instructor. He does add little stories to the lecture which helps keep you awake in the dark room. Just don't go to lecture tired. Veyr nice and helpful.

5.0
2.0
BIOL121
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 1, 2005

Awesome guy hands down! Always willing to help out with anything. Lecture can get a bit boring, but he always seems to spice it up with a joke, or silly story. I wouldnt ask for any other prof for bio! Definitely taking him for 122.

5.0
2.0
BIOL121
Dec 5, 2005

Prof. Klatt is a very nice guy, he wants his students to do well. He will help you a lot on in lab, and the lectures do get a little boring, but they are very imformative. 75% of the tests come from the lecture notes. I'm defanatly taking him for 122... great prof!

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BIO121
Dec 12, 2005

Prof. Klatt... is my fav. teachers!, he helps out upon request, and he tries to explain things in depth so you understand the material. Prof. Klatt is cool too, no lie, if you want to take a bio corse where you want to learn from a cool teacher this is the one. He helps out in LAB ALL The TIME, and overal A teacher... PAIX

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Dec 12, 2005

I absolutely love prof. Klatt. He helps out all the time in lab, helps you understand all the material, and he wants you to do well. He is a very nice and approachable person! His tests come from 75%of his easy to understand notes.

5.0
1.0
BIO111
Jan 13, 2006

The class isnt easy, but the way he teaches make the class seem that way. Hes a very nice professor. I see students come up to him all the time, because hes that nice!

5.0
5.0
BIO121
Jan 23, 2006

Paul is a genuinely nice guy who wants his students to learn and get good grades, he is very willing to help. However, his tests are quite hard and meant to seperate out those who hit the books hard and those who didn't.

5.0
2.0
BIO122
Feb 4, 2006

Professor Klat is a great teacher and a real stand up guy. He is very clear, makes the subject interesting and sticks mainly to the notes for tests. He genuinely cares about students and if anyone thinks his test are hard they should try taking one of the other BIO teachers like Fadoyomi. Her tests are insanely difficult.

4.0
3.0
BIO122
Apr 30, 2006

All things considered, Professor Klatt is a decent instructer. He communicates the information well and seems to have a genuine interest in how students are doing. Sometimes he tries too hard to be cool though. To hear corny jokes and one way conversations between the teacher and his favorite students is not what I'm paying tuition for.

5.0
2.0
BIOL122
May 3, 2006

This man is hilarious! Even at 8:00 AM I didn't fall asleep during class. Lab was really interesting (especially when we went to the pond outside of town) and the exams were pretty much straight from his notes (which were very easy to understand). Really seems to care about how students do. I'd recommend him to anyone taking general biology.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Nov 3, 2006

I had Dr. Klatt last year. He is a great professor and a very nice guy. Hes also very approachable. I still talk to him everytime i see him! He cares for his students. He sort of resembles ross from friends.. personality-wise and looks as well.

5.0
2.0
BIOL122
Nov 15, 2006

Dr.Klatt is the best! He's a kind, caring, man who knows his stuff, specially when it comes to birds and animals. He also tries to get along with the students and realizes that you have lives outside of class. His tests are a bit tricky at times, but I managed a B+ in that class. Take him!!

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Jan 9, 2007

I had him last semester and he was an awesome instructer. He has very instructive lectures that helped me to related to Biology other then in the lets memorize as much crap as possible that you normally get. The book sucks so pay attention to Dr. Klatt and you will understand it perfectly and will do really well on the tests.

5.0
3.0
BIOL490
May 11, 2007

He's a great guy, you get to watch the eagle before class on web cam and he will do anything to help you out if needed.

5.0
4.0
BIOL347
May 21, 2007

Good professor. He has a lot of knowledge in what he teaches. He gives you plenty of examples. The book kinda sucks.. it is a lot of reading and he chooses 2 questions from it. He is a fairly busy guy, but he will make time for you. Oh, and congrats on your engagement!

5.0
2.0
BIO122
May 30, 2007

He is a great professor. Does a good job of keeping you awake during those 8am lectures. I would recommend studying ENTIRELY from the notes. Also, the person below me is right: The eagle cam is where it's at!

5.0
2.0
BIOL490
Aug 23, 2007

Dr. Klatt is wonderful. He is a very nice professor, very knowledgable and knows what he is talking about. Take him if you can, he is great!

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BIOL121
Jan 15, 2008

Dr. Klatt is a really funny guy and a good teacher. His exams are really tricky though. I don't think I've studied for a class more in my life than I have for this class. You're expected to know ALL of the notes & ALL of the book. Your grade is based only on his exams. I pulled off an A in the class, but I had to work REALLY REALLY HARD.

5.0
4.0
BIOL122
Feb 10, 2008

It is kind of scary to run into a biology professor who has retained a sense of humor...it makes me wonder how. But Klatt is an excellent professor, one of the most helpful I've had in biology yet. I am taking my biology electives with him even though I don't really like the class's topics. The classes are hard, but hey, it's biology! DUH

5.0
3.0
BIO122
May 21, 2008

Great teacher, uses powerpoint notes for lecture and if you study those you will be fine. No homework or quizzes only 4 exams and they arent to hard if you study the lecture notes. Makes the labs fun.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Jul 8, 2008

awsome teacher, i would take his class in a heart beat. test is pretty much the notes and the book helps reinforce whatever he covered in class

5.0
3.0
BIOL121
Jul 30, 2008

Dr. Klatt is awesome...Take him if you can. Loves what he's teaching, funny, helpful. and super nice. Huge use of notes, and book is there for your help but not relied upon. Great Prof.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Oct 28, 2008

Great teacher, funny, all he grades are tests. Doesn't take attendance don't need the book.

5.0
4.0
BIO121
Dec 20, 2008

Prof Klatt is hilarious! He's a really nice guy who cares about his students. He makes learning fun and interesting. He frequently cracks jokes during lecture, but you learn a lot also. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. If I could take him again I totally would, in a second.

5.0
5.0
BIOL121
Feb 6, 2009

Great teacher, one of the best profs at ferris! highly recommended.

5.0
4.0
BIOL122
May 12, 2009

I can't say enough good things about him. Very helpful. His test are about 95% straight from the notes. Highly reccommended.

5.0
1.0
BIO122
May 14, 2009

very helpful. tests are straight from the notes and labs are fun and easy. very nice. will help you with any problem you have.

5.0
4.0
BIO121
Oct 26, 2009

I took Klatt for 121 and 122. He is a really nice teacher who actually cares about what he's teaching you so it makes it much easier to learn. His tests aren't too difficult if you memorize the power points. Get Klatt for lab too if you can... having a different lab prof really hurt my grade. Klatt is very approachable and answers questions well

5.0
2.0
BIOL121
Oct 27, 2009

he wants you to succeed!

5.0
2.0
BIOL347
Dec 14, 2009

Dr. Klatt is by far the nicest, and most helpful professor I have had so far at Ferris. He cares about what he is teaching, and he cares about the students as well. Only three tests, but if you havent had him before they are a little hard to get used to, but you figure it out after the first one. Great professor

5.0
4.0
BIOL347
Dec 23, 2009

Dr. Klatt is my favorite proffesor! I take every class I can with him. He is very helpful, and loves what he teaches. Take him any chance you can!

2.0
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BIO121
Jan 3, 2010

He is the most aweful proffesor ever! If you want your whole semester to be a living hell, then take his class! He is terrible! Avoid!

5.0
2.0
BIOL122
May 4, 2010

I love Dr. Klatt. He makes biology so interesting. He has a great personality and he is really funny. He is definitely worth going to class at 8 AM. He is VERY helpful in lab too! Awesome guy!

4.0
2.0
BIO122
May 5, 2010

Dr. Klatt isnt bad at all, tests are STRAIGHT from the notes so look at those powerpoints hardcore, if u mess up a test then its hard to make ur grade back up, no extra credit. Class at 8am so it put me to sleep for sure. Just study the powerpoints and you are all set.

3.0
3.0
BIO122
May 28, 2010

Just make sure you study, it's a lot of material and your grade solely depends on 4 test.

5.0
1.0
BIOL122
Oct 10, 2010

He's awesome. Test questions come right from his powerpoints and are extremely easy.

4.0
2.0
BIO121
Oct 21, 2010

He's an awesome professor! I really understand him! Just show up to class, and study the notes and you're pretty much set! take him for lab too! He quizzes are easy A's

5.0
2.0
BIOL347
Dec 21, 2010

The best professor ive ever had at ferris! One regret i have from my years at ferris is not taking more of his classes. He is INCREDIBLY helpful and clearly cares for students. SO funny too.

5.0
2.0
BIOL347
May 4, 2011

Very helpful and friendly. Loves to joke around in class. Attending class definitely will help you in animal behavior. I would recommend getting the book and copying/studying the vocab out of it and examples in it not covered in class - that will definitely help you on tests. One of the best prof at Ferris and very passionate about his job.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Oct 25, 2011

My favorite prof. Lectures are interesting and he explains things well. He posts notes quickly and the tests are not easy nor are they impossible. He is very understanding. Not afraid to joke around in class.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Nov 14, 2011

Great class puts all notes very clearly on powerpoints for all students to access before the tests. Lab quizzes and exams are the only grades. DefinitelY recommend klatt to any student

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Nov 23, 2011

loved his class! he is very funny and likes to joke around. his tests r a little tougher but just study the notes and skim through the book and u will do just fine. he is always helpful and very happy about life. definatly take him!

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Dec 20, 2011

Ask him NOT to use permanent markers.

5.0
2.0
BIO122
Feb 29, 2012

Professor Klatt is an amazing teacher! His tests are pretty straight forward, but they cover a lot of material at a time. You will need to keep up with his lectures if you're not good at last minute memorization. I would recommend him above any other bio teacher though!

4.0
3.0
BIO121
Apr 9, 2012

Grade depends on only four tests plus lab grade. As long as you study you will do well. You will get the grade that you deserve.

5.0
2.0
BIOL122
May 7, 2012

Klatt is the perfect example of someone who LOVES what he does and makes it evident during lecture. He throws in just enough nerdy humor to keep you into his lectures at 8:00 in the morning. Tests are all from the slides which he puts available online. Nothing pops on the tests that wasn't brought up in class.

3.0
3.0
BIOL442
Sep 12, 2012

I had him for Ecology and Environmental Bio. He has a passion for his field and he shares it with the students in a very humble way. I'd stick around another year just to be in his classes. Thanks Dr. Klatt -

5.0
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BIO121
Dec 24, 2012

Klatt is one of the best profs that I've had. He makes Bio lecture fun and interesting. He's not an easy A. You will still need to study, (just know your notes backwards and forwards) but you can definitely do well. Can't wait to take him for BIO 122

5.0
3.0
BIOL442
Apr 29, 2013

Dr. Klatt is an amazing prof. He cares about his students and gets to know them during lab. We are always joking around and having a good time while learning. His tests are hard, but if you know them backwards and forwards you will be fine. TAKE HIM!!

4.0
2.0
BIO121
Jun 8, 2013

Dr. Klatt is a really nice and helpful guy! If you go to his office hours you will see that he is funny and willing to re-explain concepts covered in class. Lecture is structured in a way that did not fit my learning habits personally. But many people really liked the way you could just study off the power points from class. Rarely used the book.

5.0
4.0
BIO122
Aug 16, 2013

He really is a good teacher! He knows his stuff! I honestly did not like his grading scale because I'm a terrible tester and grades are based on tests and lab grades and that's it. He is a good prof but I struggled with my grade in this class!

2.0
3.0
BIOL122
Nov 13, 2013

He seems nice enough, but his Powerpoints are horribly unorganized and difficult to decipher. My first A- since 8th grade...

5.0
3.0
BIOL347
Dec 10, 2013

Dr. Klatt is one of the most genuinely nice and helpful professors I've had at FSU. If you don't understand something, he is happy to take the time to re-explain anything. He is very passionate about what he does, as well as his students' success and well-being and it shows. His exams are mainly short answer, but not too difficult.

4.0
2.0
BIOL122
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2015

Klatt is a genuinely nice guy, his lectures can be a little dry and boring sometimes but he definitely tries. If you're lose he will go out of his way during office hours to make sure you understand. His tests are directly from his notes, so lectures are important. Overall a generally easy course and he's an awesome prof.

5.0
3.0
BIOL121
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2015

Klatt is a great teacher and knows what he's talking about. Sometimes lectures seem boring but not too bad. Worst part was waking up at 8am but I learned a lot from him. Very nice guy and willing to answer any questions.

5.0
2.0
BIOL122
Apr 23, 2015

He is very helpful and friendly. I also really enjoyed him in lab. I would definitely recommend him over anyone else.

3.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: C+
Jul 28, 2015

Awesome guy- class is tough though. Even though his tests are directly from the powerpoints I found his tests difficult. His powerpoints could use a little more organization. I didn't learn well from his teaching style. He doesn't post the powerpoints online until after he has already lectured on the material- I would have liked to have them before

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Oct 29, 2015

Klatt is King! He is funny and willing to help. Tests are challenging, but if you pay attention and really read the notes, you will be fine. His labs are fun too. There aren't many tests. If you have him for lab, there is a quiz every week.

5.0
3.0
BIO122
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2015

Great guy who loves what he does. I had him for 121 and 122 and got B's. His tests are tough to get A's in unless you read the book. Doesn't give out Homework but thoroughly goes through material in lecture and posts his notes online.

4.0
3.0
BIO121
Nov 18, 2015

Klatt is an awesome person as well as a professor. He teaches his labs as well so he tries to get to know you. He doesn't give out homework, just shows powerpoints during lectures and the exams are directly from them. He has a quiz every week in lab, but he goes over what you need to know. Would recommend!

5.0
4.0
BIOL122
Grade: B
May 6, 2016

Dr. Klatt is a great teacher and his lectures are easy to listen to and take notes for. Having him for a general Bio class you'd expect it to be difficult, but not unnecessarily difficult. Dr. Klatt makes his exams unnecessarily difficult. Overall his class is good, but he just overdoes it in some parts.

4.0
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BIO121
Grade: B+
May 23, 2016

First test is really easy, don't think that means you can slack off though. The rest of the tests are relatively difficult.

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3.0
BIO122
Grade: A-
Jun 28, 2016
Would take again

Klatt is my favorite professor so far. Truly cares about his students and gives great tips on how to study for exams. I bought a cheap textbook off amazon,highlighted the important parts, and it helped me understand the material better. He also likes to get to know his students names and help so make sure to stop by, even if it's not office hours.

5.0
3.0
BIO122
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

My favorite professor at Ferris! He is so willing to help students in and out of the classroom. The grading is fair, and the osprey cam is an added bonus. Overall just a great guy in general.

4.0
4.0
BIOL348
Grade: B-
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

Lots of reading. Pay attention in lectures. Study a lot for tests. It takes work but it's not impossible to get an A. He is a tough prof but his lectures are enjoyable and he is a pretty chill guy.

2.0
3.0
BIOL122
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Not very helpful outside of class.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

He's a great guy and really cares about his students. Everything you need to know can be found in the slides. His lecture is a little boring especially for an early class, but he tries to make it as fun as he can. Overall as long as you study the slides, pretty easy.

Hilarious
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
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3.0
BIO121
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Professor Klatt has a great sense of humor and made the class very interesting and enjoyable. The book isn't necessary, as long as you know your notes front to back you'll do fine. His lectures are super clear and easy to follow. Would recommend

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BIO122
Feb 8, 2017
Would take again

Klatt is a quirky guy that'll make you laugh, his lectures are super long and will make your hand hurt from all the note taking but you can't help but like the guy. Don't really have to buy the book, maybe 1 question per test is a book question.

LECTURE HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tough Grader
5.0
3.0
BIOL442
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2017
Would take again

P.K. is one of the best professors I've had at Ferris. He's not only very passionate about what he's teaching, but he's passionate in the students learning. He will go above and beyond for students to learn the material and see its importance. His exams are strictly off his notes, which makes them very do-able. Great course, great guy.

Respected
Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Sep 22, 2017
Would take again

Klatt is an awesome teacher. He makes my love for Bio even bigger. 10/10 would recommend him as a professor you should have at least once. The way he teachers makes things incredibly easy to remember.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIOL442
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher who really cares about his students, can always go to him and ask anything you need further clarification on!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
2.0
BIOL343
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Klatt is very passionate about birds, and you can tell he loves teaching this class. His lecture notes are very comprehensive and succinct. Just be aware that you're graded by few things, so there's not much room to mess up in this class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
2.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Mar 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Great, nice, funny, not great at teaching. Every (very long) lecture is just him going through his slides, which must be memorized. Must know EVERY thing from the slides, understand it, and understand what he's talking about. Exams and lab quizzes are the only grades, and the smallest details will be on the exam. Not everyone learns like that.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BIOL121
Grade: A
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Klatt truly cares about his students and his profession but did not provide a lot of credit opportunities for this course. His lectures are strictly him reading off slides that he won't post until the day before the exam, so you have to attend lectures and take good notes. He is accessible outside of class. No extra credit or study guides.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO121
Oct 4, 2021
Would take again

He's a very sweet man. More then willing to meet with you to go over your tests and/or discuss how to get better grades in the future. He often goes over the 50 minute class period but no more than 5 minutes. He reads off a slideshow but gives a lot of good examples with them. His exams are almost purely based off his notes. Overall good!

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIOL121
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Lots of content, but he's a great guy. He's my favorite biology professor. He makes it easy to learn biology. Study the notes and review lab from the previous week, and you will pass. His office hours are an excellent opportunity to get to know him and review biology concepts. I am retaking him for BIOL122.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIOL121
Grade: A
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Klatt is so kind, he is one of my favorite professors. His class can be boring, but he is a funny guy. The tests are straight forward and there is a quiz before each lab. The tests are exactly from the powerpoint. He tells you everything on the quiz the week before. He is always there to listen, help, and be a friend at his office hours.

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

28%

Textbook Required

54%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B (3)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 6
B: 3
A-: 3
A+: 2
Common Tags
Caring (7)
Hilarious (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Respected (2)
Inspirational (2)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

BIO

5.0

(1)

BIO111

5.0

(1)

BIOL490

5.0

(2)

BIOL347

5.0

(6)

BIOL121

4.7

(11)
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Difficulty by Course

BIOL348

4.0

BIOL121

3.0

BIO

3.0

BIOL442

3.0

BIO121

2.9

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