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Dr English is the most rule-enforcing professor I have ever had. He WILL take 5 points off your semester average if you're on your phone, and you WILL get reported to the dean if you miss two classes or get under a 70 on a test, and there is no negotiation. He does every lecture twice which is helpful, but tough class to say the least.
English isn't the worst professor, some of the tests questions are tricky. The class is very lecture based, so if you don't go to class, you probably won't do too well in the class. He started to do this thing where you take tests twice, one by yourself and another time with a group.
Professor English is one of the best professor's I have ever had. He teaches his students how to talk about biology and science on a level that everyone can understand. He challenges his students to push their understanding past simply getting a good grade on an exam. It is necessary to go to class and discussion. Pay attention. It's worth it.
SO HARD. You have to print out lectures everyday and still he goes too fast. His powerpoints don't make any since & you HAVE to go bc you do clicker questions in class which count as a grade. He purposely makes the test questions hard and "wants you to have to think" no computers and 5 points of your AVERAGE if he catches you with your phone.
This class is honestly a take at your own risk class. It's very clear what he wants you to know as it's 100% lecture based, despite him saying you need to read. The first half of each lecture is the EXACT same as the second half of the lecture before, so it does help you review stuff. Tests are manageable, the grading criteria will get you. Hard A.
Do not play cell phone in the class
Dr. English is hands down the worst professor I have ever had. He does not explain his grading policy and is interpersonally vindictive. If you have ever worked in a research lab you will immediately recognize that Dr. English has never actually done any research himself and does not understand higher level science. Take at your own risk.
This class is hard, but you will learn a lot. You will learn a ton about experimental design, and learn the necessity of understanding every aspect of a system before you begin studying it. This is in contrast to most labs & research exp. you will have at UT, where you will be given a protocol, w/ no requirement to understand what you're doing.
He teaches pretty weird, but it makes stuff stick. Every test has a group test aspect to it, and he starts every lecture with a re-cap of the last lecture. No phones allowed or you get a 5 point deduction on your final average, but it's really not that bad to go 1:15 hours without your phone. Overall, the class is hard but he feels really genuine.
I thought I hated bio until I took this class! Best professor I have had thus far. Tests are taken once by yourself and again with a group and are averaged accordingly throughout the semester. Dr. English really breaks down complex topics and makes sure there is a thorough understanding, rather than just teaching definitions. Easy A if you try.
I learned a lot of biology which is nice, but it is hard to get a good grade. His tests are purely test taking skills with answer choices like "one of above" "none of above" and it really messes with you. He is VERY tricky on tests. First is taken alone and other with friends. Find smart friends to help. Clicker questions. No phones. Good luck.
No matter how hard you study/how many facts you memorize, Dr. English is looking for very specific things in his test questions and you can totally bomb a test just based on his interpretation of the question. There are NO review materials for tests, and if you skip class then good luck because he only posts the fill-in-the blank lecture slides.
You learn a lot in English's class and you are graded out of 3 tests, clicker questions, discussion attendance, and a final. Tests are tricky and hard because he tries to trick you with vague answer choices. You have to go to class everyday otherwise you will miss clicker question points and everything on the tests comes from lecture.
Dr. English's class is TOUGH. He is hard to talk to, and is very strict with his teaching style. Tests were taken alone and then in a group which was helpful, but very hectic and crunched for time. Tests are poorly written and meant to confuse you. Attendance is mandatory, -5% of total grade if he catches you with your phone, can't miss discussion
the material itself is not difficult, just have to get used to his interpretation or the answer choices on the exam will screw you up. honestly did not mind his lectures, plus he had group exams which really helped. participation is mandatory because of iclicker, and the exam was based off of the lecture.
One of the best professors I've had at UT. Very intelligent and lectures were extremely engaging. Clicker questions were a great way to keep everyone interested, and essential to an A on the test. Group tests were a great idea and I definitely feel I was evaluated fairly. Would 10/10 recommend if willing to come to class and pay attention
Professor English is one of the best professors I've had. Class attendance is mandatory, but he keeps you engaged with iclicker questions. Tests are taken twice, once alone and once with a group, and are highly lecture based. He actually makes you learn and understand biology instead of just memorizing it and forgetting it.
He seems annoying at first and talks super fast, but the interactive question- based lecture was really helpful. MUST go to class because a good part of the grade is the iclicker questions and he pulls a lot of specific class things to put on the exams. With exams, you take it once by yourself, and then you take it again w a group so that helped
Disrespectful and dismissive. Will take off points arbitrarily without chance of refutation and is more concerned with weeding out lazy students than rewarding good ones. Tried to ask him a question when entire group was confused, he assumed I had not even attempted to engage with peers, and refused to even listen to circumstances.
I hate to admit this but, despite the HEAVY workload (im talking 10hrs/wk outside of class), you walk out of this class with so much better understanding of research, writing skills and experimental design skills. Yes, Dr. English is not exactly my favorite person, but i ended up learning a great deal throughout the semester from him.
Has his own style of biology so be prepared to think his way. Lectures are simple and exams are entirely lecture based. Don't read the textbook religiously like he advises, it's a waste of time and won't help you. Not like 311C where knowing the book got you an easy A. Click questions are cool but has a heavy lack of online canvas resources. G luck
Short: Excellent professor, very hard A. Long: Lectures required for clicker points. SHOW UP, because it's the only way to REALLY learn the info / his teaching style. Questions are made to trick you but class polls are harder than test questions. Discussions help. He has good humor and frequently reviews concepts. Study to understand, not memorize.
No electronics allowed. Very engaging lectures. Print out slides before lecture and write down clicker questions. He asks them multiple times. He has his own teaching style but its effective and you don't have to study hard for tests if you pay attention in class. Make sure you have a good group for the group tests.
I realized that Dr. English's way of teaching biology is SO specific. He teaches bio in his own words so lectures are important. If you cant catch the tricks on his exams, you will do bad. He tries to trick you & I feel like he cares more about catching cheaters and ruining grades if he sees a phone than the students who genuinely try in his class.
INCREDIBLE. He's so passionate about what he teaches. Even in a bigger lecture class you felt very personal connection to the class. He is big on collaboration which made me nervous at first but really helped me understand. He's big on making big things simpler and straightforward. If you are attention and engage in your discussion/class youre set!
Best bio prof I've had so far. Attendance a must bc part of your grade is iclicker questions. Tests are taken twice, once alone and then with a group of friends. Funny and we had a great time laughing at some of the clicker questions. Loves to talk about birds and his work in Ecuador, but it's really interesting to listen to. Highly recommend!
Professor English is one of my favorite bio professors at UT so far! He cares about his students and breaks down the topics so they are easier to understand. His exams have an individual portion and then you take it as a group. Great professor and genuinely loves what he teaches! TAKE HIM!
I was really scared at first because of the ratings, but he was an amazing prof! He explains biology so well. Make sure to attend lectures and pay attention to the iClicker questions/what he says in class. The test questions weren't that confusing-- if you do well on the iClicker qs and understand his style of asking questions, easy A!
I really liked Dr. English. He has one of those really monotone and dry senses of humor that makes lecture fun, and he is always blunt about everything, which makes learning very clear and easy. He also reinforces ideas in your head by repeatedly asking questions in class, so the ideas are pretty nailed down even if you don't read. great professor
I have never learned more about biology than in this class. He reiterated common misconceptions well that you can apply for the test. MC tests were difficult. Make sure to go over powerpoints before and after class to retain information. Switch to online was really smooth! Overall, hilarious professor
This guy is incredible. He really wants us to learn and he makes it easy to do so. He breaks things down in ways that just make sense. Hes funny too. There is homework that is pretty helpful, but focus the most on his lectures.
worst teacher ive ever had at UT. He goes fast and you can't answer his clicker questions fast enough- he gives you 30 seconds to answer and they are not easy questions. no tests but the quizzes he has are SO HARD. 20 mins for 27 questions and each question requires time. he gave us 45 seconds per question with an additional 30 seconds. how nice.
I loved him!!! I didn't like him at first because he seemed rude but thats just part of his sense of humor which you learn to get used to. He REALLY prepares you for upper level bio classes! He hones in on key concepts that have come up over and over again. Tests were very generous and a lot of questions were covered in class.
Clicker questions and quizzes are so poorly worded. He only ever tries to trick you and his assignments don't cover even 20% of what the textbook talks about. You have no choice but to buy the $200 textbook because of the access code and is essentially useless for quizzes. Don't take if you actually need to know bio. He is rude to students
he does not teach at all and just reads off a slide, the most miniscule information will come up from either the slide, textbook, homework, or discussion on the quiz. Open response 30 questions 30 minutes, no curves/extra credit. average is a 52. much harder than ochem 2. would def avoid at all costs, retaking with dif prof. worst prof at ut.
He talks like we should be bio professionals already and get snarky when people ask questions. His questions are trick questions and extremely hard to understand at times. I never felt the drive to approach him after lecture and have a chat with him, he just seems rude. This class made me want to start drinking at 2:00 pm every day.
actually the worst professor ive ever had in my life. weekly proctored quizzes 30 sec per question open response. 50 class average, no curve or extra credit. should be fired from ut immediately. whatever you do run from this professor you will fail. take it at acc or with any other professor just NOT HIM. i really hope ut does something about him.
Being in a Pandemic made this class even harder to adjust to. The professor was very rude and did not care for his students at all. He wanted to make the quizzes quick enough where no one would could cheat but the timing was too short that it made the quizzes TOO hard to even answer them on time. Do not recommend him.
Not worth it. Started with quizzes being only around 20 minutes. Every quiz was timed or proctored and he would think you were cheating if he couldnt see upper torso. Often gave snarky remarks to students concerns and just made the pandemic overall harder then it had to be.
Easiest STEM class I've taken so far. Grading based on hw quizzes and clicker scores and there's tons of extra credit. Quizzes are based on lectures not textbook so if you re-watch them before quizzes its easy. Material is base level stuff for the most part so if you put in effort you'll be fine.
Wow. I didn't fancy Dr. English at first because of his difficult, live clicker questions. However, I've come to realize throughout the semester that this is a fantastic professor. He is extremely intelligent and studying your clicker questions/notes 10 minutes before class will get you an A. I highly recommend!
Dr. English was possibly one of the worst professors I have had at UT. He was absolutely not flexible or empathetic during the pandemic and always seemed condescending. His questions were extremely specific and sometimes didn't even make sense. I didn't learn anything.
Definitely makes you work for an A. Majority of grade is made up of clicker questions and quizzes, which are both very very specific and based on lectures. Would recommend reviewing lectures 2 or 3 times before a quiz.
I advice you to not take Dr English He has weekly proctored quizzes that aren't really multiple choice. he is pretty rude to students and completely didn't follow his syllabus even if he changed it to all online. He even told the class to not listen to the textbook as it was incorrect. Everyone thought his questions were worded horribly.
Dr. English is a great professor. He is very clear about his expectations and organized the class to maximize how much students will learn. He teaches so that students will remember, not just memorize for the exam. If you show up to class prepared and do as he says, you're guaranteed an A. I have never learned so much in a single course. 10/10
Need an upper division lab credit since all other labs are already full? Well, I present to you the worst possible lab you can take. Get ready to spend 20+ hour a week MINIMUM in a course where the professors are completely unapproachable and gaslight you. Would drop if possible but trying to graduate. Get thrown under the bus and 0 growth/learning
The reviews of Dr. English are terrifying. Ignore them. I loved this class. He's engaging and his lectures are interesting. He's a big fan a repetition and will drill important material into lectures until you get it right. Clicker questions are intimidating at first, but find a good group and you'll be fine. Take this professor.
Dr. English has very interesting stories, albeit the lectures can be a bit hard to sit through. Unfortunately, the tests and clicker questions are very frustrating and context heavy to the point of guessing and rote memorization. Discussions were useful in that they often literally filled in the blanks for us to memorize the answers to questions.
Dr.English's BIO311D class was really enjoyable. He has a concept-focused approach to teaching and keeps you engaged with live clicker questions. My only complaint is that exams and quizzes can have trick questions that might trip you up. Show up to class and take advantage of office hours for weekly quizzes and you'll be fine!
Dont let these reviews stop you from taking his class, because I almost did and ended up loving it. He drills material into you, and if you show up to lecture and pay attention, youre almost guaranteed an A. He has pretty harsh rules against electronics, but they force you to pay attention and do better. He also has a hilarious dry sense of humor.
Honestly, his class is so fun. His tests may be hard at times, but I genuinely really enjoyed his class.
He has a very specific way of teaching and for some people, it works out but I didn't really enjoy it that much. He is very nice and is always available during office hours. His tests are not hard but tricky, more focused on understanding than on memorization. Overall not bad, just make sure to review the iclicker questions and go over the notes.
Dr. English is the best prof I've had so far at UT. Quizzes and exams can be tough, but repetition in lecture is very helpful and engaging. Group tests, which are so nice. You'll actually learn in this class and not memorize just to forget it all later. Take Dr. English, you won't regret it!
Dr. English is a very man who has a lot knowledge about biology. The only downfall is that his tests are extremely difficult. The class is manageable if you put in the work and do good on the quizzes. Clicker questions help.
The best Bio 311D professor! Lectures were engaging and funny and the clicker questions really help drill the content into your brain. The exams and weekly quizzes were all clicker questions from the lectures and pretty straightforward. Gave out lots of resources and was super helpful. Kind of a harsh grader though and doesn't curve or round up.
-a professor who not only is extremely interesting, passionate, and is a great lecturer really inspired me to continue in what I am majoring in. His lectures are very interesting and he teaches in a way that makes you think critically. His class is not easy, but each exam is taken twice, giving extra room for mistakes. Favorite professor at UT.
First of all, if you are a D&A student, do NOT take this class. He does not make things easy for D&A students. I have never had a professor who was so rude about accommodations. His lectures are also useless. The PowerPoint slides make no sense. His clicker, quiz, and exam questions are not clear. The weekly quizzes are difficult.
Take English if you're a bio major/ pre med you really learn your stuff. Not hard to get an A if you put in the effort and go to class. Figure out what you missed on the quizes so you wont miss it on the test (he re-uses the questions). Also such a cool guy he makes lecture interesting.
Peter English is the worst professor I have had. He makes fun of students who ask questions. He does not care about your grades. His lecture is fast and you are not allowed to ask questions during class. Office hours are not flexible. Don't take him if you care about your grades.
If you are scared by some of the bad reviews that English receives don't be. I almost didn't take him because of the bad reviews but he is the best professor that I have had at UT thus far. It is kinda odd that he bans electronics, but past that his lectures are extremely engaging and it really helps you retain the material. Tests are kinda tricky.
Dr. English is the best professor I have had at UT. If you put in the effort it is not hard to get an A in this class. There are so many opportunities for points so your score isn't solely based on exams like other professors. Also you're able to work as groups on exams. Don't let bad reviews scare you, he is so nice and wants you to do well.
English is an okay professor. He does not allow technology which sucks because his lectures are incredibly fast and you won't have time to take thorough notes during lecture. I recommend watching his recorded lectures after class. He has a very unique way of thinking so you have to get used to how he writes his questions on tests and clicker.
Dr. English has been one of my favorite professors at UT. He does some things different from other profs but they work. Your grade does not solely rely on exams which is very nice. I think it's very doable to get an A or B in this course. I also enjoyed Dr. English's lectures since he is very funny and is engaging.
You will need an iClicker for lecture and going to lecture is very important. He incorporates quiz questions into all of his lectures and I find that very helpful. Technology of any kind is not allowed in lecture and it honestly makes focusing so much easier. His lectures are entertaining an his style of teaching is very productive!
Dr. English is a really great professor! his lectures do go by fast so rewatching them and looking over your notes afterward is a great idea. Overall his teaching style is very straightforward and he encourages communication and collaboration with your seatmates. Homework and quizzes are due every week and tests are taken twice.
In all honesty, he is a good professor, as his lectures were really good at reinforcing the course material. However, some of the answer choices for his tests were sometimes obscure or very bizzare, and some of these choices actually ended up being the right answer for the question. For tests, be sure to reread the question/choices as he is tricky.
You really learn your stuff in this class. Don't take this if you're not a bio major/pre health. If you are pre med definitely take him, the repetition of his class really drills everything in. Also cool guy, he's excited to teach. GO TO OFFICE HOURS AND FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU MISSED ON THE QUIZ SO YOU DON'T MISS IT AGAIN.
READ THIS English is great for premeds bc he DRILLS the info into ur head. Attendance is required. The same questions will come up sometimes 10 times. if you want a good grade GO TO OFFICE HRS to learn what u missed. The weekly quizzes are cumulative!! tests are pretty hard but he's an awesome lecturer and he is so smart and funny. i luvd the class
Dr.English has easily been one of my favorite professors in my 3 semesters at UT. While his class is quiz-heavy and clicker questions force you to come to class, he really wants you to learn and understand the material. Use the clicker question to your advantage when studying for quizzes and exams. I learned a lot from him and would recommend him.
Professor English is so great, knowledgeable about biology, and absolutely wants you to learn. This was a pretty involved class with several components counting for your grade, but if you pay attention during lectures, take good notes, and make sure you're up to date on the homework and quizzes, I would say an A is a realistic goal.
I loved taking this class with professor English. At first, he seems a little distant, but as the semester progressed things got better. His lectures were always interesting and participation mattered, non-verbally. The tests were a little difficult, but he allowed you to take them again in a group. hard quizzes. But amazing class and professor.
Can't say anything amazing about the class. Content is not hard, BUT his wording on exams is very unclear & tricky. Attendance is required for clicker points (costs ~$50). No grades are dropped from weekly quizzes, HW, or review guides. Exams are based on lectures, no textbook is required (which is nice). Extra credit is so small don't even bother.
My biggest problem with this professor is that I felt like he was constantly trying to trick you and show that his way of teaching was the only right way. You can all know the material but still do terribly on the exam or quizzes because you misunderstood the way he words his questions. He is just always condescending and not caring.
From my experience, the material for this class was not difficult to learn, but his wording on exams can be very tricky to interpret. It feels like I am not just about learning Bio in this class, but rather trying to play word games with this professor at times.
I love Dr. English, but this class at times feels like it's testing you more on reading comprehension than actual biology. Trick questions are everywhere; don't count on exams having any straightforward wording. You'll struggle immensely if you hate MCQs. That said, he makes sure you know your stuff by burning the info right into your retinas.
Dr. English was definitely one of the least recommended professors I have taken. Not just because his class is rigged with trick questions and confusing concepts that go unexplained in an understandable manner, but because of his bitter, ego-fueled personality. A very condescending and unlikable person, not to mention disregarding of sds students
This class is hard, but I'd 100% recommend to anyone who thrives in small classes and a super hands-on course. Dr. English is tough on you but it's tough love, I learned/grew more in this class than any other I've taken. A lot of time will be spent in lab outside class hours, but if you work well in teams this will be a chaotic bonding experience.
Dr. E is absolutely amazing! Engaging lectures, lots of repetition, collaborative tests, and weekly quizzes. Discussions help with reviews, so make sure to attend. The no-tech policy was annoying at first, but it was actually pretty helpful. Go over clicker questions before the quizzes - questions repeat. Try on quizzes/hw and you'll do fine.
He's an amazing and inspired lecturer. His expectations are clear. The only thing is his tests. They are far more advanced than the quizzes and in-class questions, and usually test your ability to stay calm and think during a test instead of the actual content. As someone who studied a lot but could never ace his tests, this was pretty upsetting.
Don't let people scare you, this class was not easy but wasn't super hard. By the end of the year you will probably like Dr. English. He reviews his previous lecture at the beginning of class so its not super hard. Tests and quizzes are meh, some are difficult and some are easy. Mostly the hard part is his trick questions.
Dr. E is brilliant! Lectures are inspiring and engaging, and they often have anecdotes from his research in the tropics which is always so fun. His class is hard and does take a lot of work, but if you don't skip class, pay attention, and work hard you will get through it. Ask for help!
I love Prof English. He has a sort of monotone voice that makes it a little boring at first. But, turns out he is a pretty good professor. His quizzes are helpful and doable, however you really need to study every week to do well. Some of his iclicker questions make no sense and his tests are all based on trick questions good luck.
Dr. English's way of teaching is very straightforward, fact-based. He always makes sure you understand the definition of terms, which is why it's tricky to get the right answer until you fully understand it. Gives every lecture twice, constantly asks the same questions in classes and in quizzes. Lots of material to cover but you also learned a lot.
Dr. English is a super cool guy-- he tells stories about his studies in South America, and is just a super rad guy. His lectures are very well executed and he's very passionate about biology. However, exams are another story. A lot of questions are "check all that apply," and if one is wrong the whole question is incorrect. (Attend class as well!)
English is an incredible professor! He makes lectures engaging and loves to talk about birds. Make friends in this class for the tests because there's a group portion and the tests are HARD but still doable. The sea slug lecture is the best one :) You will learn alot so pay attention. Great class
Dr. English was one of my favorite professors! His lectures are amazing, and he makes biology really fascinating. There is a huge amount of content in this course, so you HAVE to keep up with the material. The tests aren't too bad so long as you study lecture notes/iClicker questions. Weekly quizzes are a good recap of material. Take Dr. English!!!
He's a very interesting person with cool stories. Just make sure to find a good clicker group and be prepared to actually learn. The class is mostly straightforward but the tests can get tricky.
extremely difficult professor. must go to lecture or else you'll lose points. exams are difficult and much harder compared to other professors it seems. NO DROPS for anything. class structure forces you to study more and memorize but it's harder than it needs to be. I would pick someone else if possible.
Never have I felt such a passion for what I was studying until I entered this class. I was terrified of how low his score was on RMP and the difficulty. In reality, he is the most captivating professor I have ever had. Due to the rigor of the course, you have to work for your grade; but I promise that everything you learn will stick.
Please read this review!!! Peter English is interesting and cool as a person, but tough as a teacher. I was entertained throughout lectures, but tests are EXTREMELY TRICKY and can bring down your grade. Tips for an A: review lectures before quizzes, attend OH right after quizzes, and do not miss a SINGLE hw/iclicker/quiz unless absolutely necessary
English's way of teaching was by far the best I've ever had. He reviews the previous lecture in every lecture and hits you with review question after review question. The repitition had me remembering EVERYTHING, even now a year later. There's no electronics and you have to buy an iClicker, but all the material on the tests is covered in lecture.
Dr. English was entirely unpleasant as a professor. His course is fine, although the homework's have 0 to do with quizzes or tests so they are a bit of a waste. But he constantly has a rude attitude, and makes students feel bad about getting low grades. He is condescending to the point that I wouldn't go to office hours if they were hosted by him.
The most self-centered, annoying professor I've had in college. He doesn't teach biology, he teaches "his version" of biology, which mostly involves ignoring reason and memorizing his esoteric definitions of things. Despite learning absolutely nothing about biology, I managed to get an A average on the exams, but still got a B for BS syllabus.
I took Dr. English's Ornithology course in 2011 during the first summer session. While the workload was immense and his behavior was often rude and demeaning, he instilled in my a lifelong love of birding as well as a depth of knowledge that still holds over a decade later that I can't say the same for other courses. I highly recommend his course.
This is one of the most tough and egotistical, out right just plain rude professor I've had in college. During lecture he teaches his take on biology, which mostly involves ignoring reason and memorizing his definitions on day one of his class. I learnt nothing about biology, his quizzes were awful, and has such a weird syllabus ended with a B.
I would say that he is very straightforward in lecture, but he talks too fast for his no technology rule (only paper notes allowed). The TA I had would grade our discussion assignments too specific, and would result in me constantly getting a 3/5 on them, even though some questions were from the clicker questions that I gave the exact answer for.
Terrible prof, do not take if you value your sanity.
There's a lot I really liked and really disliked about taking Professor English's for Bio 311D. He's an extremely engaging lecturer, he's fascinating to listen to and seems to genuinely care about his students. He's also one of the funniest professors I've had. But his syllabus is weird and his tests are purposefully vague. No electronics!
Bottom line, you either like Dr. E or you don't. The lectures are engaging, but he flies through them and doesn't answer questions. Do you like taking notes on your computer? That's too bad. There are no electronics allowed and if you're caught, that's one point off your entire semester grade. The test questions are tricky, so watch out.
Awesome professor. You can get by w/o reading the textbook. Exam grades are determined by an individual portion (you take the exam by yourself) and a group portion (you get to discuss the test questions with classmates and TAs and submit another scantron.
The lecture was extremely fast and did not answer any questions during the lecture. No technology rule so only pen and paper. Exams were difficult for no reason and just too many weekly assignments. TA's graded hard as well. Do not take if you think this is going to be an easy introductory course.
Dr. English is truly one of the best professors I have ever had. There is IClicker for every lecture and he uses the first half of class to review the previous lecture through the clicker questions. Since I heard each lecture twice my study time was greatly reduced, also the exams are taken once alone and then as a group which makes them easy.
Honestly I liked the iclickers because it drilled the material into my head, I walked out knowing more about biology than I did coming in. He's most interesting talking about random cool things as opposed to the material. One thing I dont like about him though is that he doesn't drop any grades so if you have a bad week you're stuck with it forever
Professor English was an amazing professor and I would definitely take him again. Although I did not get an A in the class, I feel like I retained everything I had learned throughout the course. You have to show up to every lecture in order to get the iClicker points. His tests were tough and he is a hard teacher but I recommend if you are STEM.
You will walk out of his class knowing all the material, but class is mandatory, as iclicker is a big part of your grade. The tests have group and individual portions, and then there were online weekly quizzes. if u went to class, u were basically prepared for the test, the quizzes were the hardest part of the class imo, so be ready for those.
Dr. English is a very established professor and his stories of his times in South America are very engaging. Very lecture heavy as much of the quizzes/tests are based on them. Textbook is really only needed for hw. Attendance is required because of Iclicker questions that count towards your grade. Only got a B+ bc of iClicker dispute. Great Prof.
This professor is tough. If you do not show up to lecture, you will not pass this course because Iclicker. Grading is very unforgiving and he makes his test very difficult and tricky. He has interesting stories, but speaks very fast during lecture. The quizzes are very hard as well. Overall was not a good class. Would not recommend taking.
I took this class when I was a freshman, if you can figure out how this class works the sooner, you will be fine. After the lecture, rewatch the lecture immediately after via his recordings. Right before you take the quizzes, rewatch the lecture. Right before the exams, if you can't brain dump and recall every word from his lecture slide study more
Dr. English is old fashion, he does not allow any technology in his lecture and requires you to buy the iclicker remote for attendance. He has remote proctored quiz every Sunday. His lectures are very fast paced but the first half of every lecture is review of previous lectures. Only take his class if you are willing to focus during lectures.
Dr. English has been my favorite professor since coming to college. He has such a great teaching style that really helps you to remember. He does group tests and review questions each lecture that really help your grade. Also ask him about his time in the jungle he has some awesome stories! Really could not recommend a better professor for 311D.
Such an interesting professor. His personality is an acquired taste, but you'll learn to love him. Attendance is required and he uses iclicker, but the lectures are some of the best lectures I've had. Exams are partially group graded, so befriending smart people in the class is crucial to getting a good grade.
Dr. English is an amazing professor! This was definitely a tough class, and it is crucial to attend lecture and office hours! It is a test heavy class, but students take the test individually and then take the same test with their peers. Dr. English is excellent at making sure students retain information the whole semester! Would recommend!!
Dr. English is passionate about students building a strong foundation for the basics of biology. He does not allow electronic devices within the lecture time, but does do a physical I-Clicker Remote. It is not a popular method, but it was effective. His questions are tricky, but do-able! Rewatch lectures and prepare for quizzes, you'll be alright.
Interesting personality, but clear grading policy. It's lots of work, but you WILL learn everything. Studying for the final was WAY less stressful than others BECAUSE he drills everything you need to know since the beginning. At the end of the course you'll realize how he cares about you LEARNING biology. Highly recommend if ur in a bio major.
like what others have said, youre kinda learning/ memorizing his version of bio. i felt like i knew EVERYTHING inside and out but would do poorly on exams. gotta put a lot of effort in. hes entertaining though and has good stories and the TAs were all good.
Lot of mixed reviews, but one of the best professors ever. Pay attention during lecture and REALLY participate, you won't have to study as much outside of class. Textbook not mandatory (I never read it), and quizzes/tests are 99% iclicker/questions you've seen before. He forces you to learn the right way, but now you never forget the material.
I saw a lot of mixed reviews, however he is one of the best professors I've had. You have to attend every lecture and pay attention as you will need to answer the iclicker questions in class. His quizzes/tests are mostly on the lecture and iclicker so I recommend rewatching lecture when studying for those. Overall, I highly recommend this class.
Dr. English is an engaging lecture and funny, but his test and quiz questions are often confusing. It feels like every question is a trick question. On tests, if the question says "choose all that apply", and you pick one wrong, the entire question is marked wrong. His group policy with tests are helpful but no technology in the class.
I like his lectures and personality, but that is where it stops. He teaches you 'his version' of biology, solely based on memorizing random words/facts he deems 'most important.' 2. THERE IS NO LEEWAY, technology trouble on one quiz? 0 and you're done. See my 96 test average and 87 in the class going into the final. DO NOT TAKE FOR YOUR OWN SANITY.
Dr. E is cool and funny. He's a good lecturer, and his tests are like 99% from the lectures. The class is interesting, but can be difficult.
I was nervous going into his class because of the bad reviews, but he's is my favorite professor ever. He has a very dry humor and his lectures are entertaining, filled with strories from his experience living in the jungle. There are no drops for anything and quizzes are weighted heavy, but as long as you rewatch the lectures before you're good.
Dr. English was awesome. His teaching style is very easy to understand and he makes it easy to remember the necessary information. Tons of iClicker questions every lecture which helps engrave material into your head. Weekly quizzes but they don't affect your grade that much, they are moreso there to help you keep up with material. Tests are fair.
Dr. English is a great professor and his lectures are interesting. Cumulative 3 midterms and final exam, take the test twice (once with a group) and that makes a small part of your test grade. I think the quizzes were harder. Review the lectures, iClicker, and review slides. There is of course a ramp up in difficulty so be prepared
Dr. English has great lectures where he does hundreds of IClicker questions that will later show up on quizzes and tests. The best way to study is rewatching the lectures because often test questions cover specific examples from lecture that you will want to remember. His expectations are very clear, sometimes he can come across a little bit blunt.
If you're pre-med I would highly recommend taking his class. It is pretty difficult but you will leave KNOWING the content. He gives every lecture twice and repeats questions, so studying is pretty easy. Go to class or you won't pass, pay attention to iClickers and you will do well.
Quiz every week, exams worth 60%, and clickers every lecture that count toward 15% of your grade based on accuracy. Overall, he is a pretty good prof because of the way his lectures are structured, however, his questions are very confusing.
One of the best professors I have ever had. He's dry and sarcastic but you will end up laughing at LEAST once a lecture. He's very insistent on repetition, which is great, but his tests are not easy. Beware, the course gets progressively more difficult (like, actually)...discussion is awesome and helpful, pay attention on quizzes.
I liked the teacher but I hated the grade. You can know everything but still fail.
His class was great! Definitely a difficult course, but I got to every exam feeling confident due to his lecture structure. Dr. English can definitely be dry and straightforward, but his advice really does help for the course. Out of every bio class I've ever taken, I left his feeling like I really learned something
I was surprised by how much I loved Dr. English & his class. His class isn't as bad or scary as he first made it seem. He's very dry & sarcastic and his lectures were entertaining. He uses repetition a lot and it really helps you to effectively learn the material. His teaching style is super effective & you'll actually learn the material.
Dr. English is a disaster with this physiology lab. Do not take this lab. The lab course is very disorganized and in no way ready for students to be taking this course. Deadlines are not clear sometimes. The lab manual is very out dated, so assignment rubrics are either not clear or simply don't exist. The exams are not clear and harshly graded.
His class is very disorganized. He does not tell you any information about the exams. Exams used to be group exams but are now individual. The lab itself just consists of worksheets that you don't learn anything from. Overall, I feel like English just has a personal vendetta against his students and just wants to make our lives harder.
His class is very disorganized, and his lab manual is not up to date. The "labs" just consist of worksheets that are not useful. He told us we had an individual exam in the middle of the semester when the lab manual said "group exam." He definitely does not care for his students, and exams have no leeway for any partial credit.
My first and only time I write a review -Constantly changing course structure/logistics -Lab manual is useless -Unforgiving lab exam with weird point distribution. A total of 20 points was allocated to one question (only one part), when the exam contained 20+ questions -Sarcastic when I expressed concerns over my grade. Highly unprofessional
Very disorganized course. There was practically no information about the exam and the content on it. The point distribution on the exam was unbalanced and was graded harshly (there was one vague, open-ended question worth 20 points that the professor claims can only have one right answer of which I disagree). The lab reports feel like busy work.
The professor uses a lot of interactive iClicker questions to help reinforce the material. Attendance is mandatory, but the lectures are engaging and the tests are fair, if challenging. unstuck ai was a great study aid to supplement the textbook and class content.
If you want to learn, take Dr. E. Seriously the best prof I have ever had. I grew as a student and a person in this class. It is not easy, and you have to work hard but it is so rewarding. He may come off "mean" sometimes but he is not. He makes his class challenging so that you have to know what you are talking about and I am so sad it is over!
I had English for intro bio (311D), but this physio lab was just something else. It was so disorganized, I honestly did not learn much, and I feel like his attitude towards students was very unprofessional. The course did not align with the provided syllabus. I woulde stray away if possible.
Hands down one of the best professors here. Go to class!!!! You will miss out on a lot of points if you don't. The lectures are fantastic, especially the ones where he talks about his research! Make friends with people who you can count on. Tests are graded with an individual and group section.
One of the worst professors I have ever had at UT. The entire class is unorganized, he did not follow the syllabus, the lab manual is not helpful, and the test(s) are ALL open response. He is very unprofessional and disrespectful if you need to speak with him. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
I really like Dr. English as a person but I found his class to be very difficult. He teaches his own version of biology so it is easy to get things confused with previous knowledge that he deems wrong. You can know everything for the exams but still do poorly if you don't interpret a question the way he would. I would avoid him if possible.
Dr. English was super kind and knowledgeable. You can't use technology in his class but he provides slides with full in the blanks and I found that the lack of technology helped me to focus more in class. Exams were fair and the lectures and discussion sessions helped immensely in preparing!
Dr. English is one of the worst professors I've ever had. He refuses to answer questions when you ask whether that be during office hours or after class. He has this mean attitude toward students, and teaches his own version of biology. He isn't the worst professor out there but he drained the fun out of biology for me.
Dr. E is a great lecturer with super interesting stories and experiences to back up topics in class. Class is tech-free and you get credit for in-class questions, so show up!! Rewatching lectures and redoing in-class questions was my favorite way to study. Make sure to listen to his advice and study the things and way he recommends.
Pretty horrible! very condescending and feels like he wants us to fail. Expects perfection from students all while his lab manual is riddled with mistakes. Very rude, does not help us learn at all. Everyone is always confused. His class structure could not be worse. I would avoid his class if possible.
He's great
Dr. E's lectures are super engaging and encourage participation. I'd never taken a class quite like his but I genuinely had a great time. He doesn't tolerate excuses, which makes some people think he's tough or mean, but he just stands on business which I respect. Take his course if you want to gain a thorough understanding of bio while having fun!
This is my first experience with a horrible professor and lab. I'm used to labs having a lot of work but this lab so far has a lot of busy work and we learn nothing. The professor is completely unorganized yet puts the blame on the students. We are given unclear directions and then its the students fault when no one did it right.
This class is HORRIBLE! Severerly unorganized, the professor is rude, and the TAs are clueless. The quizzes are graded ridiculously and unfairly, every week we have to argue for points back. 0/10 recommend.
Terrible, disrespectful teacher. Theres a difference between being a good teacher and harsh and just being terrible in all forms.
incredibly rude professor, teaches us nothing, no sympathy or patience for students, insanely disorganized course, grades insanely harsh, unclear rubrics and expectations... I could go on and on and on about how awful this class is
So rude and condescending. If you have accommodations, expect that he will give you a difficult time. He is very unorganized but unforgiving on students.
Teaches his own version of biology. He says to read the textbook before class then says during class that certain things in the textbook were wrong (i.e what a chromosome is.) Textbook is good for definitions and some concepts but class notes are better for studying. Tests are based on his version of biology and are individual and group portion.
This course is so disorganized with no clear instructions for each lab. Quiz/exam are free responses, and the grading criteria make no sense. I've learned nothing from this lab. Most of the lab is just searching for answers online. He also deducts 5pts from your semester grade if you take out your phone, so you just use the desktops at the lab.
By far the worst educational experience of my life. I made an account just to post a review because Dr. English has such a disdain for the students in his class. Unorganized, rude, and we have to argue back on grading criteria on a weekly basis. TAs are clueless, and the professor faults the students for everything. At this point it feels personal.
Had him for 311D and loved him - this feels like a different person. Daily quiz questions are inconsistent yet graded harshly, and the blame for low quiz averages has been directly placed on students instead of listening to feedback about unfair questions. Completely unforgiving to struggling students and offers little to no guidance.
Worst class I have taken at UT. He seems like he hates his students just for being there? The lab manual is useless and has errors on every page. He said he wrote it in 2 weeks while he had the flu and uses this as an excuse. Quizzes graded unfairly. TAs are rude & no help. 5 points removed from final grade if you drink water or look at your phone
Dr. English is an amazing professor. It isn't an easy class but it is so interesting to learn from him. I didn't do well on the first exam but then started going to office hours which helped me a LOT. He has a no technology policy which I didn't like at first but then I realized I learned a lot more. Definitely recommend taking him!
Never in my life have I interacted with a professor as rude, condescending, and passive-aggressive as english. He does not allow any room for natural human error & expects us to read his mind on tests/quizzes. Answers that are correct in physio lecture are wrong to him in his lab. TAs are as lost as the students, and the lab manual is a mess.
Professor English's blatant disregard of struggling students + refusal to acknowledge the millions of errors in his lab manual are appalling. He is extremely rude and unforgiving, and the TAs grade so unfairly because they are scared of being "too nice" and getting in trouble with him. Impossible to do well. AVOID.
His class is super intimidating at first (very sarcastic, will try to trick you, no electronics allowed, iClicker), but I PROMISE you will get used to it - he's actually not that bad. Tests are all multiple choice, and you don't really have to read the textbook. His lectures are great and even though the class is hard, I actually learned a lot.
He isn't that bad as people claimed him to be. Show up, participate, talk to your TA's, rewatch lectures and rewrite notes and you'll be straight. If you had a rough bio 311c experience like I did, this class is an upgrade. Only downside are the select all that apply questions, otherwise I consider him a respectable, honest, and diligent prof!
He often will say things like "the best way to get the answer is to know it" which isn't very helpful considering her give little to no resources. He records all of his lectures which is nice but attendance is absolutely mandatory and his lectures give little if any help.
I would put $100 on the positive reviews from this semester being written by English himself. The lab itself isn't hard, but he uses someone else's manual (with his name on it) that is about half edited correctly, which sucks. He blatantly disregarded students with accommodations and was incredibly rude/egotistical the one time he showed up in lab.
Leaving a review just because I miss my king. He was my favorite professor ever and his sarcasm was to die for. Peter English fan club unite
This is the worst lab I have ever taken in my four years at UT. Both the professor and TA(Bhupendra Giri) are rude and condescending. Exams are open-ended, but they expect you to have their exact answers to receive credit. Lab itself is not hard, but he decided to make quizzes and exams "harder" because he thought students were not doing the work.
I'm sorry, Peter English and his TA's were the worst. I've taken a ton of labs at UT and this was the last one required. WOW. I wish I could communicate how horrible this class was in the small amount of space here. Students and FACULTY, please take your time to read the INB165U reviews, they are all true. THIS LAB NEEDS AMENDING!!!! ASAP
this is the absolute worst class/lab i have taken thus far. i wish i did not have a 350 character count bc i could go off. grading is unfair and based on what TA you have. weekly quizzes and 2 exams are free response. he expects you to be utterly perfect, but has so many mistakes and typos in the lab manual. extremely condescending. PLS AVOID NOOOO
This class is so disorganized. He tells everyone we can't make mistakes, and if we do, he says med school is not in out future. However, his lab manual is copied from the previous professor and riddled with errors. Clearly he is not up to the standard he expects of his students. He WANTS people to fail. He has no idea what he is doing.
I took Dr. English for Bio311D, and I loved him. I was expecting the same for his lab and boy was I wrong. This is the worst lab I have ever taken, and I have never hated my professor and TA so much. They gave us zero grace and expected us to have some with them. Open ended quizzes that we were expected to know what he was thinking. He sucks.
SOOOOO BAD! Avoid this class at all costs. English is rude and condescending, and his class is severely unorganized. I actually hated every second of this class.
Teaches his own version of biology, my way or the highway. Makes his own tests and only uses the materials from the (kind of vague) lectures. Clicker questions don't help your grade, and the only extra credit given is applied to clicker questions. All exams are individual and group portion, a combined grade being used for scoring. Take anyone else!
Coming into this class, I was scared because of rate my professor. But if you just pay attention in lectures, which he always finds way to make engaging and talks fast which i appreciate, you will do fine. His stories are funny and references make you remember. TA's were great. Bio class I have learned most in
I am about to finish my sophomore year and this is the first class I have received a B in, just to show how difficult it is. It is impossible to know what will be asked on the quizzes and every single question (exams, quizzes, lab manuals) are free response. No extra credit, all the reviews are true. Avoid this class at all costs.
If he spent half of the time he spent talking about birds talking about biology his grade distrabusiton would be along better. Tries to be funny but he just comes off rude and unkind.
Do not take if you want an easy biology class. Prof E ensures you know all of the content, but his exams are unfair. You can know everything and still do poorly due to his wording of questions. Exams are cumulative, and his lectures are the only way to study effectively. Clicker points make up 15% of your grade, which makes attendance mandatory.
Dr. English, condescending. Labs, tedious. Lab manual, riddled with errors. Answers, wrong if not in his words. I have never felt my time wasted more in a classroom than in this lab. Experiments themselves are largely uninteresting and beefed up by busywork which is discouraged from being done ahead of time. Save your sanity and pick another lab.
He's great! Some of the clicker questions are worded in ways that feel like it's to trick you, but other than that I have no complaints. Each lecture begins with a recap of the last one, he includes funny anecdotes, you can tell he's really passionate about this. I wish I could take him for every bio class, I learned so much from his teaching style
Hardest lab or class I've ever taken. Unclear grading criteria and harsh grading. TAs are unhelpful. I put in 6+ hrs outside of the lab to even have a chance at an A. Weekly pre-lab quizzes with random and specific questions from the previous lab and the lab you're about to do. 2 exams that are not too horrible. Cried when I found out I got an A.
Never had a prof who's so out of touch with his students. Quizzes poorly written but we gotta answer it exactly his way or no credit. Lab manual full of errors. We're not allowed to advocate for ourselves because he's too stubborn to do extra credit or a curve. Claims to prioritize learning but we're arbitrarily penalized every step of the way.
Great class
I am in love with Dr. E. I have never had such a positive experience with a professor. Lectures are mandatory, as there are clicker qs every class for a grade. His lectures are so great. I have endless positive things to say about this class. My TA, Emma, was amazing. Easy (20 min max) weekly hmwrks. Reading not required to understand the material.
Lab itself is doable if you get a good TA. Prof is bitter, but fortunately you don't have to interact with him much. The lab manual is in the process of being revised, so maybe next sem it will be more useful.
He is soooo bad. He writes his own positive reviews. Have not met a single person who found his teaching helpful. Sorry for whoever has to deal with him. Never again
This class was awful. English writes his own positive reviews, so have fun discerning that. My TA Jason was awesome, only reason this lab was tolerable. English is rude, condescending, and acts like he hates anyone who has any questions. "His" lab manual is someone else's and we had to correct errors all semester. Take any other lab if you have to.
Peter English doesn't teach physiology—he drains the soul from it. While the course itself wasn't inherently difficult, he made every second in that godforsaken lab miserable. From the lousy (stolen) lab manual to the ridiculous quiz questions, he simply projects his gloomy life onto his students just for the fun of it. Please, really, avoid him.
Very much do not recommend. Professor is snarky and unapproachable. Expects perfection from students while his lab manual is ridden with mistakes and the labs themselves make little sense. Never had a lab with so little hands-on work-- most of it was us teaching ourselves with google to answer the reports. Quizzes/tests are very hard, tough grader.
The class is extremely disorganized. The professor's instructions, syllabus, and lab manual often conflict, yet students are held responsible. Simply admitting disorganization does not excuse poor management. I strongly advise future students to avoid this course if possible.
worst class I have ever taken at UT. professor is extremely inconsiderate of student needs and grades. A professor should advocate for their students and encourage learning, however with the way this class is organized it's impossible for students to do well and actually learn. please avoid taking this class at all costs.
It costs nothing to be genuinely helpful, but Pete makes it a goal to make every student miserable. No wonder his lab is underfunded—even basic kindness must be too expensive
I have never written a RMP, but this professor made feel helpless: For 45 min, he told us we're inherently lazy and like to cut corners on the first class day, lab manual is full of mistakes, TA's were told class avg shouldn't be higher than B, exams have all or nothing FRQ, and HW graphs must be done with pen, no whiteout, and straight lines.
This is the worst lab I have ever taken at UT, do not recommend taking this course. Professor has modified the lab manual of the previous professor, but has left many inconsistencies and mistakes. Class is literally designed to be "less efficient" (these are his words). They will do everything in their power to keep you all four hours of lab.
The most useful part of this class was the repetitive recall practice from the iClicker questions. Dr. E sometimes came off as stubborn or unwilling to adjust but if you can understand his way of wording questions early on it makes a difference. Group tests saved my test grades and TAs are amazing.
worst lab i've ever taken at UT. i felt like i didn't learn anything because the whole lab was just following a poorly written lab manual. exams are hard and all free response. studying the lab manual will NOT help you do well on exams.
I was so scared for his class but ended up LOVING Dr english. Dont get me wrong, the class IS hard, but I walked away actually feeling like I learned something that would stick with me forever. I would much rather take a challenging class and succeed w hard work than an easy A that doesnt benefit me!! Hes kinda mean but I think thats j how he is!
I got an A in Bio 1 but a C in Bio 2, and I'm confused. Lectures and discussions made sense, but reviews were too broad and didn't match tests. Don't rely on lecture slides, READ the textbook, study vocab, and connect concepts. Also, no phone use allowed, no drops, and missing class means an extra assignment. He basically rewrites biology
He plagiarized his manual from another professor, and it has no application to the horrendous class he runs. He is so so lazy, does none of his own work, just comes into labe to yell. Employing a professor who has plagiarized his work so blatantly is unacceptable, especially at a university that is the caliber of UT. Please investigate this guy!!
This is the first semester of the revamped lab. However, it was extremely disorganized in terms of communication and lab work. Labs were extremely stressful; missing one of the spot-check questions would result in a zero (2.5% of final grade). Course emphasized graphing by hand. Minimal statistical analyses. Experience TA dependent. Quizzes v picky
A in this course with only a few hours a week to complete homework and prep for lab. The content is not challenging, esp if you've taken physio lecture. However, Dr. English came in day 1 insinuating every student was lazy, a cheater, and even wrote snarky comments like that into quiz questions. Disrespectful and taught nothing. TYJ for my TA
He is harsh and blunt at times, but Dr. English has a passion for this subject and you can really tell. Lectures were always super entertaining and interesting. The repetitive nature of them helped a lot on exams. Attend lectures, actually try on iClicker questions, participate in discussions, learn bio Dr. English's way, and you'll do just fine!
The way he teaches is fun to be honest, but test is hard and designed to be tricky, a lot of questions are “ select all that apply”, 0.05% extra credit literally nothing, and one of his blonde TAs are not helpful not all, textbook is required but has nothing to do with exam content and if you hate group work, RUN.
The class structure and manual were so disorganized that they confused students. Quizzes at the beginning of the lab were so random and unpredictable. He took out the TA presentations before each lab so more chaotic and confusing. So stressful because no drops of anything and heavily graded on quizzes and exams. He wasn't approachable as well.
He is an amazing lecturer. He keeps you very entertained and the exams are straight out of the lectures. As long as you pay attention to the lectures you are more than certain to get at least a B. He doesn't allow any electronic use during lecture and has very strict policies on it. Go over the recorded lectures after class and you will be fine.
Dr. English is extremely difficult to get a hold of. The syllabus says to email him to schedule a meeting, but he never replies, and almost entirely relies on last-minute communication. It feels like he's completely checked out of the course. If you like structure, communication, or basic support, I'd strongly recommend avoiding this class.
I rewatched all the lectures and hand-wrote all the clicker questions from lecture, and still ended up with an A-. Not bad, but for the amount of effort I put into this class it was pretty frustrating. You could study as much as you wanted for the exams, but he would put some bogus trick questions to make you lose points. Would not recommend!
Pick another professor.
Tests made little sense, often gambling for points. You can go into a test knowing the content and still fail easily. 5% off your grade each time a device is out. Pick ANY other professor.
Great lecturer and keeps classes interesting, very clearly wants his students to succeed; however, he gives trick questions all the time intentionally making tests harder than necessary. Additionally TA fully decides how well you do in the class. Also requires iClickers for in class quizzes and a harsh no phone polcy.
Prof. English is an awesome choice if you show up and pay attention. Even if you don't pay attention or do the readings this class is not hard. He requires an iClicker which I hated at first but have come to love because it forces you to pay attention and truly helps understand the material. He loves birds and has really interesting stories.
The quirkiest of professors - zero electronics policy, iclicker questions, birds, sarcastic idgaf attitude, group and solo tests. Nonetheless, his lectures are fascinating and the content sticks. Lectures are really all you need to worry about for tests - go back and review again and again. Tests are tricky but the class is very interesting.
This professor genuinely hates his job and people. Not sure whether he is going through a tough divorce but he is not just a bad professor but a mean and diabolical person. If you have any sort of accommodation(even life/death) he does not care. If you're a nursing major, he will tear you apart on purpose. Wouldn't wish this prof on my worst enemy.
this dude is hot ahh.. you can tell he just wants to make a buck off his students cause he makes you "buy" his textbook but the production is, once again, ahh. honestly, more work than necessary for a 1 credit lab, and the lab is very TA dependent. My TA was chill, but if you ever see this dude in person, tell him that he's scum of the earth.
This guy competes with Conrad Fjetland for who can make the worst and most time-consuming lab possible. He moves tables around randomly so that you can't make friends in the lab, and asks whatever he wants on the quizzes and practicals. Everything's cumulative over the entire semester, including the quizzes and both exams. Fun times.
Terrible professor.
As someone who enjoyed Dr English as a professor for 311D, I tried to remain optimistic, however, English proved himself as student hating and rude. If having to buy a lab manual from an outside provider so you can't use your material scholarship wasn't bad enough, the manual was poorly written. The test were confusing, nitpicky and poorly written.
Incredibly ADHD friendly. There is a strict no-technology policy, and the in-class participation questions keep you on your toes, which allowed me to actually focus on the material. Great guy, super funny.
NO ex cred. READ BEFORE CLASS, know IT. remember what you did last lab and what you are doing for this lab. DON'T be afraid to ask your TA questions, you need to get the quizzes right. KNOW how to do the test graphs (worth 20% of exam). Know how to do the calculations needed. Genuinely STUDY for the exams. WORST PROF, only TA is there for you.
If half of one question is answered wrong in lab, your entire assignment gets a zero. Hated this class with a passion, i'm so happy it's over with so I never have to work with Dr. English again. Horrible experience, worst class i've ever taken at UT. My TA was the only redeemable quality. Please take physio lab elsewhere if you value mental health.
Awful. And an awful person. TA was also awful as she made us feel like idiots despite not knowing the answers herself. English is a sad and sorry man who feeds on failing students and ensuring they feel as if they are inferior to him. Seriously needs to consider giving up as a professor. Avoid this class and him altogether.
Dr. English was my favorite professor I've had at UT to date. His teaching style is an adjustment, but there isn't a class where I've genuinely known the material better. His lectures and research are interesting. He's obviously a guy who cares about student learning. He just won't hold your hand with excessive extra credit. Loved Steffi!
he has no drops!!! i had a B all semester and did poorly on 1 exam and it dropped my grade a lot, i think having no drops isnt fair, no electronics in class, and mandatory attendance because of iclicker
I love Dr. E! He is really funny and adds stories into the lectures to keep them interesting. It is difficult, but continuously rewatching all the lectures over will allow you to understand the content. TA Steffi was very helpful! As long as you show up to class, the fact he doesn't drop any grades will not matter. I will miss this class!
Dr. Thijs is way better, she wont bully you unlike this prof
(Note: I only audited.) Phone usage is a problem for focus, so get rid of them. Great. iClicker questions exclusively drill common misconceptions. Great. Then, incorrect answers feel like personal attacks, and he intentionally leans into that. Quite the opposite of great. The Nick Young basketball gif is a good description for the class.
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BIO371L
5.0
BIO311
4.5
INB165U
4.4
A
4.0
BIO311D
3.8