dude dr kores is so tight. He makes every class fun! plus he gives his lectures on a cd which helps alot.

Great person. OK teacher. If you study you will get a good grade. Labs are great, he lets you leave as soon as you finish.

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Nice guy, good at relating to text. Exams get increasingly difficult. Lab is easy, can leave whenever you want.

Very nice and funny guy. He gets into biology alot thinking every body else is in it as much as he is which is fine not to diss on him or anything. But he is so funny and easy going that you'd feel guilty for missing his class.

i like him as a person but i feel his lecture and presentation of material is extremely un-stimulating and bland- he stands in one spot and basically reads you the book, but hes very nice and willing to help

he is a nice guy and all but his tests are not easy lets say it that way. he is extremly friendly and nice but his class is very boaring and i almost fell asleep in every class- just make sure you know your stuff befor coming to class... that way it would be an easy class. mainly hard tests

Dr. Kores is the sweetest man. He loves to teach, and is always willing to help. He grades on a curve, and if you do well on tests you don't have to take the final. Love him.

Dr. Kores is such a wonderful teacher. He is so sweet and is so cute when he gets excited about biology. He is always available for help and if you study you will get a good grade. I wish more teachers were like Dr. Kores!!!

kores is a great teacher. he gets all stoked about biology-hilarious. hes always willing to help and answer questions, but his tests are killer. study and u will be fine, but if u plan on skating thru the class try a diff teacher. dont skip lab- its on his tests

he's nice guy who loves bio and he knows his stuff too. but his tests are hard so buy the CD that he offers and pay attention in class.he is always willing to help you. the tests are close to the book, so you HAVE to read if you want to pass.

tests get harder every time. during lecture i didn't learn that much, but he is a good teacher during his office hours. study hard and go to his office for help if you don't get some material.

He's an amazing teacher (just be sure to pay attention and ask questions when you're confused). His tests are hard but if you read over his lecture notes, read the chapters, do the objectives and practice questions at the end of each chapter you should do alright (a lot of work? ya, but it's needed)

Very friendly with a really funny sense of humor. Considering the enormous amount of Chapters (23) to cover in such a short period of time, I think he did fairly well. You will have to put in hours of personal study time and use the Study Guides, especially the vocabulary words. Take the course seriously and he will be very helpful.

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He is interesting, has a great sense of humor, uses good illustrations, and gives fair grades. The tests are not difficult if you pay attention in class and keep track of the information.

The class isn't too hard if you just read the book and his notes. He just lectures from power point but he does sometimes get confused which can be annoying. My only problem is that he likes to interject his politics into class for no reason. It's also hard to take a biology teacher seriously who still believes in man made Global Warming.

Dr. Kores is an excellent teacher who genuinely wants his students to succeed. As for the previous comment, I can only assume that it is this person who is confused. Most probably one of "those people" who still believes the earth is flat!

This is a great teacher! There is a lot of material to learn for this class ... but the teacher is awesome with explaining it. If you pay attention to lectures, read, and go over the material you will do fine. Otherwise, it will be very hard if you never open the book. He lets you drop a test (no lab tests) and if you do not need to take the fi

BIOL M02A: This teacher is great. He loves the subject and makes it fun to learn. My interest going into the class was very low and I ended up coming out very interested in Biology. Too bad he doesn't teach M02B. This class requires a lot of hard work, but having a great professor helps you through tough times. Study hard and you'll do fine.

By far my favorite teacher at Moorpark. He sells an optional CD that has his powerpoint lectures for one dollar and it really helps. He's easily accessible and always willing to help. Weekly quizes in lab and a lab midterm and final are not hard if you go to the lab. Read the book!

The class is easy to pass (hard to get an "A"). The tests will either make you or break you. They are multiple choice + short answer questions. Lectures are tolerable. He explains the material into simpler version. If you go to lab, the quizzes are easy. Remember everything for lab practicals.

Dr. Kores is funny, but will ignore you at times if he doesnt like you. :( The class is passable as long as you do the extra credit and attend all lectures and do your index card question, and attend all labs for lab quizzes. Tests are VERY hard. Use his study guide if you want to get a better grade. Still... the tests are VERY hard.

Dr. Kores lectures of his CD and mirrors the sections in the book. Study his CD and refer to the book for more explanation. Show up for lectures for free points and his tests can be quite difficult (mutliple choice + short answers). Possible to get an A, like I did.

hes a good teacher. i really like him. he's funny and keeps the lectures interesting. theres no homework and you dont have to turn in anything for the labs. although there are quizzes on each lab and weekly online quizzes. he doesnt really explain the labs either. but hes still really good and answers questions

Lecture tests are very clear, Lab tests are impossible. Things that aren't in the book or the lecture are on the lab tests. Thats the only down side. He is extremely knowledgeable and a great person to talk to in general. Use his office hours, I ended up getting an A once I got help. Very nice, doesn't make you feel stupid at all.

He will not hand you an A. His quizzes are very easy, but his tests require studying. I actually found him to be quite entertaining; he's a wiry old man that was definitely a hippie back in the day. If you pay attention closely and talk with him, this class is not impossible. Once again, if you are looking for an easy A, this class is not for you.

he is my favorite teacher! i took his plant class after which is amazing. his bio class is hard but hard subject but is willing to help. he doesnt hand you the A, work for it but i enjoyed his class very very much.

I enjoyed taking his class. He's a little out there but I found his PowerPoint presentations very helpful as well as his study guides. I found that his online quiz questions were often the test question so if you study those you should be OK. Does seem to have "favorites" but his test are multiple choice so it doesn't affect his grading.

Mr. Kores is the best teacher that I've had. Keeps classes interesting and fun. Yea you have to know the information so DON'T take if you are looking for an easy A. Uses curve so even if you fail a test it'll be brought up to bearable by curve.

Somewhat difficult class, but definitely hard to get an A. Tests are taken in two parts, once individually and again with a group. He averages the two, although not 50/50, making it a lot easier on you. Lab tests are the same way, but they are brutal because you have no study guide and he usually isn't clear about what is going to be on the test.

Very very difficult subject. I recommend this class if you have a decent biology background, as he assumes you already know a lot. Very helpful and approachable.

Great teacher! Very quirky and fun. Cares about his students who want to learn. He'll help you out and answer any of your questions. As long as you study the notes, you'll do well on the test. Favorite and most helpful and engaging teacher I have ever had at Moorpark College. :)

4 an A/B:Dont rely on ur notes. Read the chap 4 the onl quizzes(or Google them) & REREAD them 4 the test. ANY section of the chap that talks abt real life APPLICATION, DISEASES or EXPERIMENTS 2 prove concepts, WILL b in the shrt ans. 4 Lab, read any handout he gives & the Background info of the lab.?'s come 4rm here. Take notes & know steps of lab.

He was really awesome! He engages the class in ways that he knows will help them remember the material. He will make sure you are never hungry leaving his class, and he works hard to make you enjoy learning. Take him for this class, it was very fun! I was sad to leave.

I didn't think I'd be very interested in Botany before I took this class, but he proved me wrong. The material was interesting and he always made sure to keep things entertaining. Tests are challenging, but fair. Incredibly kind and always brought in food for everyone. He is without a doubt the best Professor I've had at the college.

Professor Kores was the best professor I've had so far. He genuinely cares that you do well, but still holds you accountable and challenges you to be your best. This class is difficult and involves a lot of studying (READ THE TEXTBOOK!) but afterwards, you will have an excellent grasp on Biology.

Dr. Kores is great. He's funny, but sometimes his analogies distract me and take away from the content of the lecture. Otherwise, his slides are a great summary of what's in the text book. You must read the book and the lab manual though, questions are deeper than what you do or learn. Gives online and lab quizzes every week except on test days.

Dr. Kores is a great professor with a deep understanding of biology. You will have to work hard for your grade in his class. READ YOUR TEXTBOOK (cannot stress this enough), study the power points/online quizzes, and ask questions. Getting an A in this class is by no means impossible. Your grade overall will accurately reflect your effort

I loved Professor Kores!! His botany class was very interesting and his lectures were informative. I would highly recommend him, and his tests are very generously curved.

if you read the textbook and are determined to do well in the class, you shall. Kores knows what he is talking about during lectures and as long as you study, you will know too. It is lots of memorization and conceptual work but the tests are very fair considering the amount of information in the text. He tries to relate to the students, fun class!

One of the most genuine professors I have ever had. He is still looking to learn more and is passionate about sharing what he knows. You have to study but he provides all the tools to help you succeed. It helps that hes hilarious and an amazing cook!

His class is hard, but not impossible. Make sure that you finish all of the online quizzes, and study them before each exam. Pay attention in class and read the book; re-write your notes if you have time, and use them as a study guide for each exam. Stay on top of things during lab, and you should be fine on the lab practical. Gives EC. Great prof.

hes super cool and what not but goshhhhh are his lectures HEAVY .

Its hard to pay attention when he goes off on tangents, he also has no clear point when he does. Many online quizzes, offers little extra credit. We also went online halfway through, he did not handle that very well probably because of his age. He also doesnt give out study guides or review for tests. I could go on. Very disappointed...