Not a bad class, but I felt it was too shallow. Basically a review of high school anatomy.

This class is for students who have never had biology before. (Like me) Patrick is very helpful and tells you exactly what you need to know for tests. Read the book, read your notes, and review the homework before exams and you will pass the class.

Pat is awesome and he gives you very clear notes. All you have to do is the assignments and keep up on studyin and you have a guaranteed A. Can't wait to take him again!

He is so awesome. He has NO quizes and does not count off for late work. Everyone needs to take him!!! You will get an A... I promise!!!!

LOL. I agree with the latest poster, he MUST have chnaged his teaching style. He is a very polite man and his lectures ARE easy going but those weekly lab tests are NOTHING TO MESS WITH. His exams are more intricately detailed than a handwoven persian rug. The number of people who get an A in this class NOW are few and far between.

He is a nice guy. His midterm is not easy but make sure if you really understand his notes and go over his outline.

Great teacher! What you really need to know he will tell you clearly and have you write notes on. His tests are indepth but all of the information is right out of your notes. Take advantage of his example tests!! They help more than you know

I have my 4 year degree and I found Pat to be one of the best instructors I have ever had. He is extremely clear in his lectures, helpful, very organized, answers questions in and out of class and gives you sample tests to look at. His midterms and final are hard. Need to know at least 2 layers in order to answer most test questions.

Pat is a great teacher. His lectures are very laid back and almost everything on the tests are in the lecture notes. His exams are hard, but as long as you study his practice exams you should do fairly well.

Pat is a wonderful teacher! I have learned a lot from him this term and cant wait to learn more in BI122. He keeps his lectures interesting and is very clear with the information. His test are difficult but, just like every one says as long as you study hard and take notes you will get a good grade.

Pat is the most organized and kind professor I've ever had! He wants you to understnd and learn. His tests are off HW and his powerpoints/handouts. He is always available to talk and answer questions. His exams arent handsdown easy, but if you study hard from his powerpoints/HW/handouts you should do very well. Wish I could have Pat for BI 231/232.

Exellent teacher. The only thing about his class that i didnt like was some of the questions on the tests were irrelevant to the material studied...

Pat is a great teacher! His lectures are great. Some of the questions on his tests were hard because of the wording. Study everything from the powerpoints and homework!

Pat is a tough teacher, but if you study all the powerpoints and go over your notes, he covers everything he tests on pretty thoroughly. He is also very willing to answer questions in and out of class.

I usually never take the time to rate my professors but Pat is such an amazing teacher that I had too! He is very clear on what he wants from his students and yes its hard but if you study the power points and go to his class you will get an A. TAKE HIM!!!

Pat is well organized and clear about what he wants you to learn. His tests are based off of his HW and Power Points, if you use these as your studies aids then you can guarentee yourself a good grade. Lectures are not mandatory by he does in class activites that are worth points and you don't want to miss out on easy points. Good Luck!

Pat is a great proffesor! You will need to review your notes and the slides (posted online) from the class after each lab/lec to keep the ideas and concepts fresh in your mind. There are detailed lab quizzes every week and the mid terms require a good understanding of the material covered during the course with the final exam combining questions from the two midterms and some new material. Pat is a very friendly guy who gives clear instructions and help to those who need it. Highly recommended!

He's a great guy, friendly and helpful if you ask him. I'll say this though, the material covered in his courses is extensive and it's a big mistake if you think you can just come to class and expect to be prepared for the exams. His tests are VERY difficult. Interesting, helpful, and nice, but he is one of the most challenging professors I've had.

Really enjoyed his class. The great thing about him is he tests from the notes he gives in class. He refers to the books for the ueful stuff and lets you know when you should just ignore the in depth detail of the book. He posts really helpful learning objectives and study guides. He is willing to help and very nice.

there is alot of information to remember in this course and Pat was really good at letting us know what we needed to know for the tests. He is a great teacher, a nice person and can tell he enjoys teaching.Funny too.

What a breath of fresh air after taking Cell Bio, I thought I would never learn this stuff until I took Pat's class. He uses illustrations, and helpful ways to teach A&P. If you want him to know/like you throughout the term, ask questions and engage in the class. He's runs a great classroom.

Zwartjes is an awesome professor. Explains anatomy/biology concepts well--even to non-science types. LOVE his power-points and lecture style. excellent teacher. BEWARE: I took the lab with another teacher (Baggia) and she was terrible. take this course (lecture AND lab) with Zwartjes ONLY. Otherwise you are shooting yourself in the foot!!!

This is the second term I've taken from Pat. Excellent professor, VERY clear expectations. You will literally know from day one exactly what you will do the whole term. His labs/lectures are fantastic, his sense of humor and interest in A&P invigorating at 8am on a Mon morning. He is very fair, but DO expect to put some work in to this course

Pat is awesome. His priority is for everyone to be successful and he'll repeat himself or say things differently until everyone gets it. He tests on his power points so instead of memorizing the entire book you just need to pay attention in class and review what he posts online. I wish he was doing A&P next term!

Pat is GREAT!!! He teaches so well and answers every question, holds study groups prior to exams and is so clear on what he teaches. His midterms and final exams are a real pain so do study. He is a great guy, and wonderful instructor. I wish I could have taken all my science classes with him. Highly recommend him, you won't regret it!

Pat is a great teacher. Didn't really need the book, since he quizzes and tests 100% from the slides, but you still have to buy it. Study his slides consistently each day, and you'll do fine. He also provides extra credit. Also had him for lab, and he was excellent there too. I recommend him and wish he was teaching A&P.

Great teacher; organized and with clear objectives.

I took Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (BI 121) with Patrick and he is an awesome teacher. His lectures are by PowerPoints, and he posts them online. 99% of the questions on testsquizzes will be on info on the Powerpoints, so just study those and you are golden. Its a hard class but patrick is always willing to help.

Does a great job with presenting material in class. Objectives clear. If it is covered in class.... it's on the test. Patient and supportive. Wants students to do well. Highly recommend taking his lab as well.

Study from his slides from lecture and you will get an "A."He makes the material interesting and easy to learn. He is always there for extra help if you needed it. If you can take him for lecture and lab do so! He's an amazing professor and take him if you can.

Pat is a laid back, funny professor who really cares about his students. This class is hard, but he makes the material easy to understand with concise explanations, detailed study guides, and total willingness to help outside of class. He is organized and wondeful; I would take him for every bio class if I could!

Easy tests, very clear on what it the questions are asking. Not too much material to know and he is helpful

One of my favorite professors at PCC. It is a difficult course but he helps make the material understandable. If you must take this course take it from him.

Pat works to make sure everyone understands the material before going forward. Even if you have a question after we've moved on, he is happy to stop and answer it before continuing on again. He makes every effort to make sure we're all on the same page and no on is left behind - you just have to ask the question if you have one.

Best and nicest professor ever! He's organized, he wants everyone to do well, and he makes a hard class into an easy one (but still, you need to study!). He always makes sure to check up on everyone to make sure they understand.

Pat was a good teacher and always tries to help you understand the material. I wish he would help you understand what he is talking about more. He's a professor who really knows his stuff and gets really excited about it when he gives his lecture, but I feel like I wish he would make things relate to the outside world more. I recommend Pat for 112

HARD class but Pat makes it doable. Quizzes/Exams based 100% on lecture. Test/quizzes are heavy on drawing pics/recognizing formulas! Textbook use is limited. Few extra credit chances so TAKE THEM WHEN YOU CAN. Homeworkeasy points. Seek him out when you are struggling. STUDY HARD! Nice guy. Straight forward. Clear grading. Gives study guides.

Fantastic teacher! He was very patient, easy to approach, and organized. You have to work for an A, because A&P is not an easy subject. He explains things nicely, and provides activities that help you learn the material.

Very organized, caring, and easy to approach. You can meet with him outside of class if you need. He is very patient and answers questions. He wants to make sure you understand. A lot of homework, but all useful in learning the material.

Best Professor ever! Take any class you can from Pat. He answers questions, lectures are interesting, makes sure class understands before moving on, holds study sessions, is funny, study guides are good if you do them you will do well in the class. Not an easy class, but Pat is you best option to take it with. Go out of your way to take it with him

Pat was a great teacher! His lecturing was fabulous and enjoyable! He is definitely tough and a tough grader. But he cares and wants you to success. You just need to seek out the help from him. I would take his class again for sure!

Pat is an excellent teacher! He clearly knows his stuff and makes sure everyone understands the material. He gives clear objectives and vocabulary for each chapter and tells you exactly what will be on the exam. He answers emails quickly and makes time for students outside of class. I really appreciated having him for Cell Biology!

Patrick has amazing lectures that keep you engaged the whole time. there is a bit of homework but as long as you try to do it he gives full credit. Very caring and always goes above and beyond when answering questions and grading work. not much reading from the textbook, he also has very good study guides and outlines for exams.

Really know's what he's doing and cares about his students. Awesome guy all around. Do the work and you'll be fine.

Patrick is a great teacher who holds study sessions and gives you a clear understanding of what is or is not on the exam. I learned a lot from him and if I had the option, I would take my other classes with him.

Yes you have to put in the study time to do well in this class, but its also a class that has you in awe most of the time with all the cool stuff you learn. Patrick is VERY organzied so you will always know when something is do which is nice, and I always felt like he was a fair grader. His exams are based on powerpoints and a vocab list.

No matter whatever others said about him! Go take his class. He is a really caring person. He open an extra class for those who needs help even he did not get pay for those hours. I have no problem with his voice since its really clear and easy to understand. I love his class. Wanna take more classes with him but he doesnt teach 231.

You have to put WORK in in this class! Tests are on the hard side, you have to really know your stuff which means going over the lecture slides over and over and over (trust me do this and you should be fine). He is super kind and willing to help and I think the harder difficulty is worth it because I learned SO MUCH. Very organized and clear also.

I really enjoyed taking Pat's class. There is a lot to memorize and it can be tough at times, but if you take the time to study and make it to lecture you will pass. This is by far my favorite class that I've taking since I have been in college. Pat really knows his stuff and you will be blown away with some of the stuff you learn in his class!

Lecture: 3Exam(150pt each) 3Major HW(20pt) 10Prep HW(10pt) 6Journals(10pt) Lab: Quiz(20pt each), PreLab(10pt) & Lab(5pt) due every lab. Poster Project(90pt) Total: 1000pt He's a clear, organized, reasonable but strict instructor who enjoys teaching Miss due date? No exceptions Lots of memorization! Bio beginners beware 2 Textbooks $$cheaper online

He was a great professor! His syllabus was very clear on how much each assignments and exams were worth. I also loved how he allowed students to basically revise their FIRST exam for 30% of the grade back. Everything that was on the lecture was on the exam, no surprises on the exams. Patrick himself was great at explaining the materials and patient

If you show up and read the lab manual and pay attention, you'll do fine in this lab. Expectations were very clear from the beginning. The weekly quizzes prepared me well for the final lab practical exam. Do not miss a week of this class or else you'll fail.

REMOTE LEARNING!! Mr. Patrick was incredible during this term. He was available by email and during class hours. He was really understanding and helped out a lot. I would recommend using the lectures for exams since that is where all the information is coming from! Remember the examples and diagrams. Correct terminology is very important!!

REMOTE LEARNING! Patrick is a pretty good teacher who is available to help you outside of class. Content wise, his lectures are definitely heavy, but that's simply because BI 112 isn't an easy class if you don't put in the effort. It was a bit hard to establish a teacher-student connection with him, but that's probably because of remote learning.

He is interesting and fair. He provides plenty of materials to prepare you for the tests. Study and listen to his lectures and you will do fine.

I have a feeling most of the reviews that are negative are due to the difficulty of the class. However, Pat gives students ample of materials and opportunities to be involved and clearly states that this course isn't easy. This class is a preparation for a healthcare occupation... it shouldn't be a breeze. He will prepare you for other classes!

I really enjoyed having Pat as a professor. This is an intense class, with a lot of information so be prepared but Pat gives you everything you need, you just have to put in the work. Tests are tedious, and lab quizzes are hard. I was able to reach him very easily when needed, and he was accommodating. Would take again.

One of my favorite professors I've had. Really nice and funny dude who just loves biology. Lectures moved at a perfect pace, material was all online to access any time, lots of study material provided, clear expectations for grading and due dates. Didn't try too hard in any areas. Feels like he really has mastered how to teach effectively. 10/10

If you are willing to put in the effort to learn, Pat's class is absolutely awesome. If you aren't, Pat is still awesome. He is very accomodating, hilarious, explains the material in lecture exceedingly well, is a great lab instructor, and is all-around a great guy. We called him Pat the G.O.A.T. in our study group. Absolutely would take again!

Pat will set you up to succeed more than most bio profs. He gives digestible lectures, provides study guides that you can complete directly from the powerpoint, gives many reminders of what is due, is responsive via email. His tests are hard and don't expect to get credit for incorrect answers. I seriously would take him for every class if I could!

Patrick is a great guy, the type you would want to get a beer with later. He actually gives me English teacher vibes considering how down to earth he is. He is very personal and easy to understand. The only struggle here is the actual material and the amount of material you need to cram. This goes for any Biology class, you'll need a good professor

Super chill dude, but be prepared. His teaching methods are a bit dated and the amount of work assigned makes this class very difficult to stay afloat with. I struggled to keep up with assignments along with my other classes, but after tears, sweat, and a lot of anxiety, I managed to pull through and pass his class with a B

I had Pat in for Cell Bio (lecture), and thought he was super engaged in the material, very thorough and knowledgeable. He is a bit of a stickler in grading, taking half points here and there for little things, so you do have to be on top of it. Would definitely take again!

If you are a disciplined student you will do fine. This class will require a lot of study time and you will want to be specific and thorough when answering questions on work. The material is challenging, but he obviously wants to see his students succeed.