I liked Holdaway. I agree he can be stern with students who expect to be hand fed but he is VERY fair and wil help students who are really interested in working hard! Don't take this class if you just want to pass. Take it if you want to be challenged.

Very challenging and sometimes it was hard to keep up with the material, but I felt he knew his subject matter well and I always found the lectures interesting. His sarcasm is just his sense of humor. He is a good guy.

His anatomy class is not easy but this is COLLEGE. You can't be lazy and expect to easily pass his class, you have to work for the grade. If you study and pay attention to the lectures you will learn a lot of interesting things. I was worried because I heard bad things about him before I took anatomy but he is a cool and funny guy.

although i had to definitely work to get the grade in his class, he taught the material well and i really respected his great knowledge base. he is a bit dry in humor, but you just have to accept that as his style. he was a cool prof. if you're really interested in anatomy and you're willing to work a little bit, i'd recommend the class.

Anatomy req major study commitment from students no matter who you take. Wish he'd hand out outlines we could fill in and actually follow these in lecture. We'd follow along better which = better learning. It's a LOT of material to cover but if you work hard, you'll be ok. Treats us as adults. Biggest complaint= not being allowed coffee in class!

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Does anyone get an A in his class???

He is a easy going teacher and tests straight from his notes. Although, he doesn't allow you to drink in class (not even water) and yells at you if he sees you drinking. Will claify anything you have questions on. Doesn't offer much extra credit, if at all. The quizzes are easy and can really help your grade if you study for them ahead of time.

His lectures are a waste of time he's boring, but you can't miss his labs. The good thing is, his style will push you hard, and if you are motivated, good for you he is the man to help you to learn all the stuff you need so that you can excel later. He may be the catalyst but isn't really involved, you have to learn everything by yourself

Prof. holdaway has a unique style. He seems a little disorganized, but REALLY knows his stuff. He is very open to questions and will answer with great depth and clarity. He absolutely pushes you to do your best, which forces you to fully underdstand each concept. I learned more from these two classes than any others I've ever taken.

Everyone who cries about how they didnt pass ect. probably did not spend much time in the library! Holdaway was a great teacher,I took Bio 160 before with Rector and he was way better. Yes the class is hard, yes it may cut into your social life but its SCHOOL. Spend time in the library and answer the study questions he gives you and you'll do fine.

He was a bit of a shock the first day of class but I grew to really respect and enjoy this professor. Students taking this class are going into careers where this knowledge should be learned, and learned well. Holdaway holds you to this standard, as he should be! I liked his rules, and he pushed me to do my best. He really knows his stuff as well.

Im in Cardiac Technology and I am so glad Paul was my teacher.. Everyone else in my class that whated an easy ride and took another teacher is so lost now that we are in classes that are more indepth... Great teacher!!

If you want to get a good grade in this class, (1) go to every lecture and write down everything Holdaway says in your notes, (2) rewrite your notes so they make sense to you, (3) read your notes as many times as you can, (4) look at the body models until you start seeing them in your nightmares, and (5) MEMORIZE (notes, lab handouts, etc.)

I knew next to nothing about anatomy before his class and know feel very confident in my knowledge. It was hard work and totally worth it. If you're a serious student, he's very helpful. If you're going to cry about your grades don't expect any handouts. You'll get exactly what you earn.

I thought he was a very knowledgeable teacher, and threw in a few jokes sometimes. But, he certainly knows his stuff. He is very helpful if you ask. His tests are hard, but this is a hard class to begin with. I recommend him!

I took this teacher 7 years ago for anatomy and wasn't a serious student yet so I failed. I took him again (not having a choice) but absolutely loved him. He is strict on attendance in lab but not in lecture. If you truly study, you'll do good and he is very helpful if you ask and sees that you truly want to learn and do well. study +passed

I had Holdaway for anatomy also. He definitely knows his stuff and expects a lot out of his students. His tests are extremely difficult, and sometimes thats a little discouraging. He is a funny guy and likes to throw in some lame jokes. I went in during his office hours and he was helpful with that. Its a very difficult course no matter who your te

After reading all the comments on here, I was extremely discouraged from taking Holdaway. But I actually enjoyed his class! The class is very tough, and theres a lot of material, but I thought his study guides for exams were helpful and his exams were fair. Just don't eat or drink in class and you're fine. Its a touch class with anyone. Study hard.

I disagree with these posts. I have my b.s. and master's. If you want to understand anatomy, take Holdaway. If you want a good grade and don't need the information presented in this course for future programs, take someone else. I love him.

Anatomy is class you take because you need to learn. Can't expect to have a teacher just talk and you get an easy "A" His lecture and notes were exactly like the test and if you paid attention and actually did his study guide for tests you got an "A" He was very approachable and I enjoyed his class a lot!! One of my FAVORITES!!

He is a great teacher. He makes you study hard so you can learn the material. If you want to learn Anatomy then take him. Its a hard class and you need to make a huge effort to study every day. If you just want an A to get over the class and to not learn anything, then take another teacher. If not, Holdaway is the guy to help you.

Prof Holdaway is not the easiest...but we ARE college students. He knows the material, is very helpful, has a great sense of humor. Once you learn how he works, the class really is not that bad! Go in with an open mind, apply yourself, and you will do just fine... If my schedule permitted, I would have taken him for 161.

I truly believe that most of the previous comments were made by fresh-out-of-high school students. Mr Holdaway knows his material, his lectures are interesting, he strongly hints on what exams will cover and has study guides. I slacked and still ended with a B. The subject in general is very detailed and hard to learn- just gotta work at it!

I respect this teacher alot, even though I got a C in his class in the end, he is very helpful and patient with his students. This is college, Mr.Holdaway is not going to hold his hand every step of the way. You need to learn this urself or just drop because then your just wasting your time. If i took this class alone. I would ace it in his class.

One of the best professors at harper. Very helpful he goes out of his way to help his students. work hard and will get an A easily.

Excellent teacher! He makes you work for it but if you do not know or study the material, then what's the point? Good guy and he will work with you.