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BIO141 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (88)
Dr. Lea is an awesome professor that really wants his students to understand the material. His lectures are thorough and he really drils into your head things you need to know. His tests are challenging but he does things to help boost your grade.He is intelligigent and tries his best to answer your questions.
He is a great professor! Very helpful and grades very fairly. I took him for 6 weeks so he was more lenient in curving exams. Overall he wants his students to do well, so study what he tells you to, and his exams are pretty straight forward!
This professor is phenomenal! He has a great attitude and personality and is very helpful. There is very little use of the textbook but he makes up for it by posting powerpoints that are more helpful. I would highly recommend this class with Dr. Lea!
Very intelligent, knows what he's talking about.The subject is hard but he makes you remember stuff by giving you practical examples. Grades fairly!!Very helpful and tries to answer all of your question.. He made the class very interesting... I would recommend him........
Possibly the best teacher ever. He makes lectures fun and comprehensible. Make sure to study cause you won't just get an A by doing nothing. Lab is easy. test are easy if you study his guides.
GREAT PROFESSOR, he is one of the best teachers that NOVA has, trust me.
Very helpful with any question you may have, very funny and dynamical when it comes to class. Not a lot of textbook use but the Power points and guides he posted on blackboard were really helpful. Just one recommendation, don't fall asleep in class, trust me.
Dr. Lea is by far the best professor I have had at NOVA thus far. He is clear in his explanations and very enthusiastic. Make sure to follow his power points and study guides he gives out in class. Anatomy is not an easy class, but Dr. Lea makes it so you want to learn more. He is very easy to approach and I highly recommend him to anyone.
Dr. Lea is a intelligent, funny, very passionate biology teacher. the first weeks of his class i thought i was going to completely fail but he's a great professor because he truly wants us to learn biology. although bio 141 is a difficult class he made it worthwhile and that's a type of professor everyone deserves! def gonna take him for 142!
this teacher is the best. his powerpoint are on point. the exams are hard put he give study guides the are the same as the exams. the quizes you have to remember alot but overall i enjoyed the class and i learned alot. I RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER!!!!
He is a very good professor!!! he will help you in any way he can, he is very understanding when you have certain situations, you just have to communicate! He's big on that!you barley need to use the text book focus more on the slides and STUDY GUIDES! they will help you big time! hes the BEST Prof. I ever had! no joke! you wont regret it!!
He is one of the easiest Professor in NOVA. You basically don't need to study for the test. All the tests comes from the powerpoint and the practical test sample which he gives prior his test. No need of using textbooks. Lectures are very interesting and comprehensive. I highly Recommend this teacher for profound understanding in A&P and an easy A
Great professor just a lot of memorizing.
Great quality professor - you will learn A LOT. He gives a lot of extra information, but his exams are pretty easy as long as you work hard on the study packets he gives you. He is extremely helpful and really knows his stuff. Take him for both BIO 141 and 142, if you can - I wish I'd had the option! Highly recommend!
He is a great professor. I rated the class as hard because of the material not the professor. It is alot to learn but he is helpful and very clear on what you need to know for the tests and quizzes. He is very understanding and will work with you. If you show up to class and study hard you will make an A. If you get a bad grade its bc u didnt try!
Lots of info but he's a great professor! Absolutely loved going to his class! Wish all my professors were like him! :)
Honestly, he was my favorite professor. He is a cool guy and helps you understand the material. He is also willing to work with you and his tests aren't too difficult and I ended up walking away with a lot of knowledge. I wish he taught micro!
if you want to enjoy learing take this profess, he makes this challenging class easy.
He's always willing to help and is really friendly. Take the study guides seriously because it's pretty much the test. Got an A in this class. Take him!
Dr Lea was awesome! There are no tricks involved with the way he teaches, study what he gives you and you will do well. The work is difficult but he does a great job explaining in lecture and breaks the work up so it is some what manageable. Attendance important but not mandatory.
Dr. Lea is a fantastic professor. A smart,funny guy who knows bio and knows how to teach it! He made each system interesting and wanted us to really understand the flow and connection between them. Highly, highly suggest taking his classes, you will not be disappointed!
Wonderful teacher. Took him as honors and he pushed us hard. Most of the class did well and we learned a lot. Tests are difficult & there are cumulative quizzes on the main bones and muscles of the body. Attendance is mandatory, don't skip, you'll miss a lot of material. Very very helpful & spends a lot of time outside of class with students. Take.
One of the best professor ever. NAS material was intensive due he knows how to teach it. Take him you will be thankful
Dr.Lea is a great teacher! He is willing to help as long as you are interested in getting the help! He will make time and gives out extra credit assignments. He is awesome and recommend him 100%
Dr Lea is the best!!!!. He has an excellent attitude and personality. He is very clear on what you need to study for each quizzes and tests. Not a lot of textbook but the study guides d power points he post on blackboard were very helpful. I would highly recommend this class with Dr. Lea!!!
Dr. Lea is an amazing teacher. I am currently taking him and everyone in the class is thankful! He is very helpful and there are no surprises. I recommend him 1000%
Dr.Lea is such a modern professor.He knows how to teach,how to understand and how to help his students.
Dr. Lea class was pretty easy. Lots of memorizing so you have to be very rested. Other then that Easy A!!
He's seriously the best professor ever! Lectures are long & full of information, test questions are given ahead of time as are lab practicals. You have to memorize all the bones & muscles in the body, but it's really easy. He's available during his office hrs & is really flexible and understanding. He wants everyone to get an A. TAKE HIM!!
Fantastic professor! Took him over the summer and learned much more in the short six weeks than I expected to. He's willing to do whatever you need in order to make sure you understand the material. I highly recommend him.
If you are able to get this professor, consider yourself blessed. Dr. Lea is very well educated and has a gift for teaching. Most of all Dr Lea wants you to do well and if he sees you struggling he will help you along the way, in any way possible. I understand clearly why he fills up the first day of registration.
Took him as honors. Dr. Lea is no-nonsense. Nothing comes as a surprise in. Your success in the class is totally up to you, it's easy to skate by & not learn anything, but Dr. Lea will give ample opportunity to really learn the subject. Success on your transcript may be guaranteed but you will have to work to learn & Dr. Lea will be there to help.
Took honors. 7 exams If you're lucky 1 or 2 will be takehome. Gives the tests ahead of time so you can focus on learning the subject & working on the labs. Groups were required to present 45 mins. to faulty and students on a topic of their choice. 3-4 quizzes. Engaging lecturer. communicate w/ Dr. Lea ON TIME & he will be willing to help.
One of the best professors in Nova. Very knowledgeable, helpful, flexible, and clear! I learned a lot from his class! Thank you Dr. Lea, it was an honor to be in your class. :-)
He was one of my the most easiest professor that I had. He was very flexible and easy with the assignments. It was an honor to be on his class.
Dr Lea is great professor. He teaches based on power points, and you received the questions before any test, so you just need to find correct answers. He is really awesome and helpful, absolutely take his class!
Dr. Lea is an awesome teacher. He wants you to be successful and that is why he makes sure you get the stuff. He does not believe in surprises. He clearly states whats expected and sections are important, so that students study from well and concentrate on those sections. He makes the class fun and amazin!
Dr. Lea is the best professor ever! Lectures are long & full of information, test questions are given ahead of time as are lab practicals. You have to memorize all the bones & muscles in the body, but it's really easy. He gave us the opportunity to retakes of the quizzes until you get a good grade. He wants everyone to get an A. TAKE HIM!!
I took Dr. Lea for both NAS 161 and 162. He is an incredible professor! Dr. Lea's lectures were so informative and he tries to keep the class interesting and funny. This professor is not an easy A and it's a lot of work. Just memorizing the test info won't get you far. You need to know the fundamentals and he will always help if you get lost.
He is one of the Best Professors ever. He cares about his students and wants to make sure you know the material, not just memorize it. He goes out of his way to help everyone. If you attend class you will learn. Do not hesitate to take his class!!!
Never in my life time, I have had a professor like Dr. Lea, professional, respectful, genial..."down to earth" lowers himself to the students' level of comprehension. He explains with elementary examples the complexity of Anatomy and Physiology. He is an awesome professor with an exceptional personality. It was an honor to be in his class.
Dr. Lea is an amazing teacher and all around good guy. He treats students with respect and dignity and is able to teach difficult topics in an easy to understand way. He teaches off of PP's and makes them available on blackboard for you to study later. I've never had a better science professor and would highly recommend taking his class.
I highly recommend Paul Lea. There's a lot of information to learn in this class and he make it simple, and easy. Great professor, he cares for his students. I will take my next class NAS162 with him too =)
Professor Lea is a great and very helpful teacher. I took this class over the summer a 16 week course in 6 weeks... it was brutal but Professor Lea made it possible!!
Dr. Lea is so awesome. He is down to earth and lowers himself to his students understanding. He gave us a "study guide" which is exactly the same as the test. EVERYONE got a an A in that class, expect one person got a B. other then that easiest biology teacher at nova
Professor Lea is hands down the best professor! He is very helpful, you actually learn so much not just memorize, he really wants his students to succeed, he will do the best he can to help you do better all you have to do is ask!!! I would def recommend him! You will PASS!!! TAKE HIM!!
I took his class over the summer and let me tell you I learned so much from this professor in such little time. I received an A in his class. I love the way he teaches. He does tend to put you in the spot, but he will never leave you to drown. He is an amazing professor. I wish all the professor could be like him. Take him! You wont regret it.
Great professor! I took him during the summer and learned way more then I expected to. I was nervous taking this class during the summer just because it's a lot of material to learn, but Dr. Lea taught it in the most simplest and easiest way. This professor knows what hes talking about. Best professor by far defiantly taking him for Honor bio 142
BEST PROFESOR EVER!!!!!! I took NAS 161/162 and I got A.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Incredibly pactient and understanding. Don't take advantage of Dr. Lea, but use him to your advantage. He's extremely knowledgeable and qualified and his experience is a whole resource in itself. Ask him questions, not just about the material, but about life and academic success. Trust his advice.
Prof Lea is amazing! I learnt so much in his class. Even if its not easy he does give you questions to prep for the exam and if you study those questions then you definitely will get an A! I took him for NAS 161 and 162.
By far one of the most engaging, fun, hard working, extensive learning, memorizing class i ever taken in nova. I took honors both years. and it was tough a ton of work but all you need to do is memorize the entire human body, he lets you retake the lab tests. He wants you to learn the material not just pass the class. Take his class!!!
Best professor EVERRR. He was dedicated to actually teaching the students and making sure they all understood the topic. As long as you wouldn''t give up neither would he. He is my all time favorite professor and I respect him so much. I miss his class DEFF RECOMMEND You will not regret it Easy A ONLY if you put forth the effort
Dr. Lea is the BEST Professor I have ever taking in Nova. He is very down to earth, and there are no surprises. He gives every material ahead of time in other for his students to familiarize with it. He is very humble, and also Dr Lea genuinely cares about his students. Take him please! He is always there to help.
Love Dr. Lea! Amazing teacher! He is dedicated and supportive of his students 100%.
We all love Professor Lee! Hes a great teacher and wants you to understand all the material. He has his door open during times
I'm in a graduate lecture at Georgetown atm studying the fundamentals of human physiology and hardly any of this material is new to me. Take Dr. Lea's honors courses and pay attention. It's an excellent taste of it really means to study medicine and it'll give you a nice headstart if you really use your time. Dr. Lea is amazing & one of the best.
Dr. Lea teaches NAS 161/162 or BIO 141/142. Guys, take him! He is the best professor at NOVA and truly wants you to get an A. He is there for you if you struggle and even lets you re-take quizzes if you don't get an A or B. He doesn't believe in tricking his students and I am lucky to have had taken him for both courses.
Dr. Lea is absolutely amazing!! I would recommend him for anyone that is worried about taking NAS 161/162 or Bio 141/142/150. He makes it where you can understand and will go back to a previous teaching if you need it. You know what will be on the test so you know what to study. He wants you to pass his class and be able to understand! A MUST HAVE
Dr. Lea is smoking hot! I took him for both 141 and 142. One of the most amazing professor I ever had the pleasure to learn from. He really strives to make sure you understand and learn the material not only for his class but for the future. He pushes you to do your best and you should always give him 100%. Someone I highly respect.
I was nervous taking Nas162 but after the first couple of lectures, I knew that this Professor was the best around. He's very informative and lets you know about everything thats expected on the homework and tests. He's very respectful and works with you. I forgot my lab coat once and he let me burrow an extra! I really enjoyed his class.
Dr. Lea is amazing; he is very helpful, funny and doesn't lower your grade if you don't attend. I would definitely take his class again but the only problem is the timing. Take his class!
I've had my good share of college professors, and Dr. Lea definitely tops my list. His methods are unconventional, but IT WORKS if you take it seriously. To put it in his words, his class is made for students to succeed. Would take his class over and over and over again if I could.
Awesome professor, very knowledgeable, very personable, cares about each student, fun labs, good lectures, funny guy, take his class!
He is awesome. He understands people and always encourage them, giving good feedback. I was so lucky taking his class. He is like a perfect person. Really want to say "thank you" to him.
awesome, awesome, awesome! you should definitely take him!!!!!!
Truly great professor. He's not into any work for the sake of work. He has labs to teach you the material, and all of his lectures are focused. Very easy tests because he gives you study sheets that let you know exactly what to study. He doesn't believe in teaching one thing then testing another. I can unequivocally say that you should take him.
Loved having him as a professor! He is very knowledgable! NAS162 has tons of information but very doable if you put in work! He also provides study guides that provide the exact questions that will be on the exam! I really enjoy his lectures and labs! Great guy overall!
This is a science class so it will not be easy. As for tests, you are in for a big surprise, TAKE HIM! You will not regret it... lets just say, the test is the same way as the study guide. I wish I could have taken him for NAS161. He is so caring and funny. Really cares about his students and wants them to pass. He does more than what is required.
THE BEST!!!!!He makes anatomy so easy to learn. He is very interactive with the class, doesn't just read powerpoints. Gives study guides of exact questions on the tests. Literally the best prof I've ever had. He's so nice and really funny! You can tell he cares about his students, really wants everyone to do well!
I cannot thank Prof. Lea enough. I would not say this class - NAS162 - is easy if you want to get an A. He is a wonderful wonderful person. A tragic event happened to my family while I was taking his class. He gave me all the help he could so I could finish his class. I am grateful that I took his class. Thank you a thousand of time Professor !
I cannot thank Prof. Lea enough. I would not say this class - NAS162 - is easy if you want to get an A. He is a wonderful wonderful person. A tragic event happened to my family while I was taking his class. He gave me all the help he could so I could finish his class. I am grateful that I took his class. Thank you a thousand of times Professor !
Great professor that cares for his students. Willing to help and anwser questions. I would take him again if I could. He is really good.
I can't even explain how amazing he is. He gives you a story or way of memorizing almost everything he teaches. I learned so much that will stick with me forever. He is seriously amazing I wish I could take him for all of my classes. The sweetest, funniest and most helpful professor you will ever have. He makes it almost impossible to not get an A.
He is the best professor I have EVER had. I had a previous professor that made me completely hate bio but Professor Lea brought my love for the subject back. He really cares about students and cares that we LEARN the material. He gives you the test ahead of time but you do have to do the work and memorize/learn the material in order to do well.
Great guy, only took the 5 week course, but learned and got the information way better than when I took the 16 week course from a different professor. Gives students different ways for memorizing information. Best Bio professor at this place. Definitely take him considering some other Bio professors don't care here
I can't even explain how amazing of a professor he is. I don't know what it is he's just the best. So kind and funny and he wants to give students A's. He actually teaches students rather than "tricking" them. He gives the EXACT test as a study guide so you just have to do it to pass. He posted the grade book at the end and everyone got an A!
Dr. Lea is hands down the best professor I have ever had. He really wants his students to succeed. He never tries to make you feel stupid or embarrass you for asking questions or not knowing an answer. I have learned and remembered material from his classes more than any classes I have taken. If you want to actually enjoy learning, take his class!
The best prof. I ever known! He cares about what you really learnt. He makes complicated things simple for you to learn.
I learned so much in his class! I didnt even study that often but the way he teaches is just so amazing It makes you comprehend the topics! I wish he could teach every single one of my classes I have to take. The most genuine, kind and dedicated professor I have ever taken. You dont have to be a bio major to do well in his class! I love him so much
Prof. Lea is by far the best teacher. He makes A&P easy and understandable. He's also very caring and will help you with anything to make you pass the class. just show up to class and do his study guide. Easy A.
Dr Lea was the best professor I have ever taken in the field of science. He really wants you to pass and gives study guides just like the exams. There are lab hw but each takes 5min.
Don't get me wrong this class is ALOT of WORK and it will eat up your time and consume your life and I'm sorry for that. but the material is fairly easy and concepts feasible it's just a matter of practice and retention. He is ON YOUR SIDE as far as your grade which is what we're all here for. he's disorganized & doesn't answer but eh - he's gr8.
TAKE HIM!! he is a really great professor! I promise you it will look like its a lot but he makes things so easy and understandable. I took it on a 6-week course... so imagine... yeah... but it was easy even though we had more stuff to do in a shorter time. EASY TAKE HIM. If you need help understanding, he will be glad to help :)
This class is alot of work and material to learn but Dr. Lea's teaching style and grading criteria makes it possible for you to succeed! he cares about his students and is always there to help. The test are identical to the study guide! best professor ever. Bless him.
Dr. Lea was an amazing professor. You could tell he really cared that you learned. He isn't interested in playing games with students, he is very straightforward and transparent about expectations. Given this, do not expect to pass this class without doing anything. It is a lot of work, but if you put in the effort you will do well.
Dr. Lea changed my entire attitude on 161 and 162. His teaching style is great and he wants his students to succeed. I took 161 previously with another professor and almost stopped my pursuit for dental hygiene, until I found Dr. Lea. I still remember the material we learned in his class, currently in dental hygiene school the info is so helpful.
Anatomy and Physiology is no joke but Dr. Lea makes the lecture easier. He's the best professor I ever had in NOVA. The lecture is straightforward, and as long as you do what you need to do, you'll get the grade you deserve and he will surely help you.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
72%
Textbook Required
64%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
NAS161162
5.0
(3)NAS
5.0
(1)NAS161003N
5.0
(1)BIO141142
5.0
(2)NAS161AND162
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
NAS
4.0
NAS161003N
3.0
NAS161162
2.7
NAS161AND162
2.5
NAS161
2.2