He was the easiest teacher I have ever had! All his tests are take-home, except he threatens to make them in class if you make him mad. He teaches from powerpoint that you can get off the 'Net and you are not required to show up to lecture. Overall, I think he is a wonderful teacher.

The course is not easy but with all his help and enthusiasm he makes it easy and very interesting. Fantastic!

Mr. B is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! His class was really tough but I learned alot. It was one of the best science classed I’ve ever had. He really cares about his students. He even made a CD for his students filled with animations and stuff--it's great and it really helped. A MUST CLASS!

Wow. This guy is really WIRED! But he is an excellent teacher. He makes you work hard but its worth it because you learn a lot and it is very interesting. This was one of the best classes

He has so much enthusiasum and loves to teach. His class was a difficult class but he makes up for it with his teaching philosophy. His tests are take home..but are difficult. He uses power point and animation on a home made disk for the students. Over all would recommend him to everyone. Awesome!

Excellent teacher. Very passionate about his subject and wants his students to learn. Take-home tests are very hard but doable. I would take another class with Mr. B. He's terrific!

Mr. Badaracco makes a tough and complicated subject fun to learn. He has a passion for this stuff, and he knows it well. He makes sure his students learn the material. He is fun - what a spaz!! Cool!!

Great teacher! I would definitely take him again

i love him. he is the best teacher for biology. you actually want to go to class. the tests are hard, but take-home. i was four point away from an A and he gave me a B :(. that is my only negative thing about him. other than that he is terrific

Enthusiastic and moves hands everywhere at 7:00AM. His powerpoint visual aids were great I even told N.Cardoza about them and the aids helped me so much. The take home tests hurt me and you will be surprised at how hard they are!!

Cool guy with good sense of humor. Although a pretty difficult subject he teaches a good class.

He was very entertaining. The lab class was really easy and kindof fun. The lecture was too much though. His tests were kindof hard. Overall i liked him and would recommend him though.

GREAT!!! I just love this guy, he is a brilliant teacher. Would definately take him again.

This is a very hard class, luckily most topics are hit in anatomy and micro also. So you just have to study, use your head, and put it all together to understand how everything functions. The on-line class requires a lot of self discipline so if you don't have it don't take it. Getting behind is not an option, but overall he is a great instructor

I enjoyed his class. Very enegergetic. his powerpoint it great. It is a hard subject there is no easy out. YOU do have to work for your grade! I found him to be alot of fun in Lab too!

a very good teacher... he knows what he is talkin about, it was a tuff class but he will answer ANY questions u have

Paul is a great guy. He likes questions. Lot of work, just like in other sciences. Open note quizzes, some test are take home. Don't just read his notes, read the text book!!

He is very descriptive and animated, has all notes on a disc for you along with study questions & objectives. Optional take home exams and good labs. I think if your schedule isnt overloaded, than youll do good in his class.

Very good teacher. If you want to learn, his is the class to take. Difficult class, you MUST study. My class was BIO 55 online, 3 tests and 3 labs and that was it. I was one of 3 A's, so if you don't want to learn the material, don't take the class.

I am a slacker and got an A- in this class!Paul is funny and informative. I didn't read the book and didn't study until the day before tests, so in other words, anyone can do it. If nothing else, go over the study ?'s on the c.d. The tests are made up of these exact ?'s. No joke. Also, Review main points of labs for the quizzes and ull b fine! =-)

Thought his teaching was informitive. He gives you the outline for his all of his lectures and objectives. Its a lot of work but you know what to study for labs and lecutures. Good luck!

Took this class this summer. It was not that bad. Just study the notes and memorize those charts. Thats the best way to understand and retain it. He wants to help but leaves it up to the student to get what he needs from him. Sometimes takes some digging.

Awesome teacher. He is very structured and a bit of a control freak, but hey so am I! If you can handle a smart teacher that does not like to waste time, take his class.

While he is a smart person and a good teacher, his tests are IMPOSSIBLE. I am an A student, Physio ruined my 4.9. I got an 89% working my tail off. The tests were NOT a good indicator of my knowledge in the class. I was so stressed out about his horrible tests, I was unable to learn what I wanted to learn.

Wow! I couldn't believe all the negative comments about Badaracco. I thought I should shed a more positive light because I think Paul is a fabulous teacher. Granted Physio is a very challending course, but he makes it interesting I felt and he is so passionate about teaching pre-nursing students. There were several times throughout the semester tha

Paul is a great professor. He is smart and interesting. If you read the chapters and lecture notes and go to the labs then you will get a great grade...I don't even attend all the labs and I've gotten an A on all my lab exams so far.

Great professor extremely helpful and loves this subject. If you have to take Bio 5, take Bio 55 with him first it will prepare you for it.

He really doesn't narrow anything down. You have to know it all -- book, lecture. CD. A lot of material here. I suggest you know everything on that CD. Make use of the study questions. Know them. Reading is dense. Probably better to focus on class notes but try to do reading too, 2 or 3 times if you can find the time. You better work hard!!

Great professor. Very enthusiastic. Fair grader. Everybody complains that the class is hard but it is Physiology what do you expect?!? I highly recommend him. Makes it very clear as to what is expected of you. Study his notes and you will do great!

Professor P. Badaracco: "The best instructor I've ever experienced!"

I like him. Not an easy class for sure but interesting. He does make you earn your grade

great teacher! One of the best i have ever ever had at sierra. more should be like him!

Paul is a fantastic instructor. You get out of this class EXACTLY what you put in. If you don't feel like studying and you're trying for an easy A, take another class. If you really want to learn the material rather than memorize it, then Paul is it. He teaches you to think critically rather than regurgitate verbiage. You truly LEARN. Thanks Paul!

Paul is a GREAT teacher! He is very enthusiastic and helpful...if you ask him for help in lab he's right there for you! I highly recommend him for bio. 55 he makes it fun & interesting! Be sure to study the objectives & the CD he gives you. They help a lot! You get whatever you put in to this class! It's tough but worth it! Thanks Paul! : )

Took online over the summer. VERY clear as to what is expected. Straight forward, direct, knows his stuff. Need to know material WELL for exams. Not sure about the winers from previous posts. I am female, never saw what they are talking about. Treated everyone the same. I definitely recommend him. Prepares nursing students well.

This is a hard class. Badaracco loves to teach although he is very blunt - he wants each student to LEARN physiology. He doesn't have favorites, he offers to help anyone (although his help is usually asking you questions). 3 lecture exams, 1 lab (for summer). I don't recommend the online unless you learn solely through reading textbooks. Good luck.

Hard class had kind of a cheating Paranoia.

Although the class is hard he's very helpful and really emphasizes that you learn physiology. He understands that the future nurses will a lot of responsibility therefore must know their stuff ( because each person will be helping others as an individual). Good luck with the class he's the best teacher for physio. I recommend taking him.

I highly recommend Mr. Badaracco to those who really wants to learn Bio 6. He can be frank but he makes sense. He makes sure he is current and funny! To get an A from him as I did, do this: stop whining, study hard, don't take it for granted and learn the course by heart, simple! An excellent Bio 5 background will really go a long way!

He's a wonderful and very helpful. This class is hard and not an easy A. Proff really helps and makes things quite clear and helps you in many ways so you can succeed. He really wants us to learn the information not just get an A and get out of there because he always tells us once you're in the program it's going to be hard for us or else.

I loved his teaching style! He gives interesting lectures and is willing to help you if you don't understand something. Yes, physio is hard, but no on ever said science was easy. Just stay focused, study hard, and you will do well in his class.

Good teacher, he really wants you to understand physiology. He is very fair, but the tests are difficult. If you ask him for help he is very willing to help you. Nobody said physiology was easy, it requires a lot of studying, and it really helps to go over this stuff with someone else! If you are in the online class i recommend going to class!!

Paul is really not that bad. In fact, he's a great teacher. This is a class where you have to put in a lot of hard work to succeed. He's crystal clear, knows his stuff and will try his best to help you do well.

Paul is a great teacher. He's enthusiastic about Physio, always willing to help,very approachable. His tests are hard, but it's only because he expects you to know/understand the information--not just memorize the notes. If you walk into a test with memorized information, but without a clear understanding of the concept, you won't do well.

Paul is a very interesting and intelligent teacher. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about his studies and only hopes the same for his students. No the class is not an easy A but there isn't a thing about the human body that is that simple. He makes the class time worth your while. Exams are difficult but practical. This is a college level c

Paul is a great teacher. Really cares about the subjects he teaches. Know's a lot of information and is willing to explain to you if you just ask him. Test's when memorizing the body are hard, and yes you do need to put time into it. But he provides the exact pictures used on test in your study guide. Great teacher.

great guy. TOOK HIM FOR HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY. wants to help. has 3 testing styles you can take, in class essay, in class scantron, or take home scantron. likes to teach. glad i took him

He is the best! He expects a lot out of you but hello! we are adults. He expects us to be in charge of our own education but is so kind and willing to help. I am glad I took him and would choose him all over again. Thank you Paul! :)

Loved his class. He is such a great teacher. So helpful and funny. Makes learning fun. Take science classes from him. memorizing pictures were easy. loved him!

I would take this teacher again! I struggled in Biology in high school, but he makes learning interesting. He is always relating what we are learning to things that are easy for us students to relate to which makes it easier when the exams come out. I did not buy a textbook, most students only use his CD and it is very helpful. Love this professor!

Paul gives it to you straight and treats you like a future medical professional. He allows you to attend lecture even if in hybrid class. All expectations are clear. Great labs and interesting lectures. You would have to be a real jerk yourself not to think he has your best interest at heart and wants to prepare you for your career. He is awesome!

Great professor, loves to hear himself talk but great teacher. Devotes entire labs to reviewing for exams. Always available to answer any questions. Does everything he can to help you succeed. Knowledgeable about the nursing world and full of info. Offers take-home and in-class exams. Take home exams are harder.

IT DEPENDS! Ha ha! He says that all the time! There is no homework, no reading, and no attendence required! AWESOME! Although I highly recommend going because he gives weekly quizes that can assist in your grade. You also get extra credit and notes on your 4 tests! The tests are hard but not because of the teacher, its because its bio!!

I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! Paul is awesome!This class is hard, but so is the major. He will teach you how to take hard exams & how to succeed. He is totally fair, you work- you win. I would take him again. Tells great relatable stories that help w/remembering. Labs are fun, extra credit avail, & extra points that are easy to get. Tae him!

Took the hybrid class and had to drop. He's a good teacher, but it doesn't matter-DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS unless u take a PHYSICAL class. It's so hard and you only go into class 6 times total in the semester. Once ever 5 weeks for a lab (which don't teach anything) and the next week for the exam. Hes great but be prepared to teach yourself everything

Should you take Badaracco? It Depends! It Depends.. You will hear that every day from him, but it truly does depend on; if you are willing to work hard to learn the concepts he's trying to teach you. This class is not easy no matter who you take. He's fair, no homework, but you have to study, and you get out what you put in...

One thing that sucked was, he does not let you record at all. no video, NO VOICE RECORDING! And he had the stupidest reasons for not letting you. I use voice recordings a lot, its a great tool. I never had any of my other Professors not let us use a voice recorder. I think he does it so he can tell you, "I never said that," and you cant prove it!

Paul is a fantastic teacher with an extensive amount of anatomy/physiology knowledge. This was by no means an easy class, but you will definitely get your money's worth taking BIO 55 from Paul. You don't necessarily need the book, but you do if you'd like to get an A in the class. I highly recommend Professor Badaracco if you're willing to work.

Great instructor! Truly passionate about his field and his enthuisiasm is greatly appreciated. Some students would ask questions which Paul would defer to later..."It depends". But he always made sure to circle back around and provide the answer, no matter how off base the question. Study, take advantage of lab time and you'll do fine.

I enjoy Badaracco. He is incredibly warm and inviting. It's important to note that he starts the semester off quite generous, but if he feels the students aren't putting in the effort and time he will retract some of that generosity. This means EC, take home tests etc. Plan on showing basic respect, do your part, and he will gladly match that.

Paul is passionate about his classes and expects the students to be also. If you respect his class and put in the effort, this class will reward you. Do not expect to be hand fed your grade, you need to earn it! Paul was a great help in my success in this class and in my Bio 55 class. I recommend Paul's course to anybody going into nursing.

Always says it depends. I dont think there is a question you can ask him that he wont say it depends. Physiology is a tough class as is, but as long as you put in the work you should be fine. He is very helpful and nice, but he is the kind of guy that wont put up with disrespect.

Great professor he has changed his teaching style a bit and makes you teach yourself and then come prepared to class with any questions on what you were suppose to read or study. He will hold you accountable for everything in his CD and labs. He is direct and will tell you he doesn't care how much effort you put in, the score will reflect itself.

Mr. Badaracco is so passionate about his material. Hes really good at answer questions in and outside of the classroom. If you want to pass this class and get an A you cant take the easy way out and not study. Everyone has to buy a CD at the beginning of the semester. Use that and live by it and youre golden!

This class was no joke... you have to PAY ATTENTION. It is very lecture heavy but labs are very easy and fun! He offers take home tests, extra credit, or in class notes tests. But only if youre good and follow rules in class. He says participation and showing up to class doesnt matter but it really does. Overall, just make sure you buy the CD!