He is a very nice and smart professor. I absolutely loved him because he is very clear and knows a lot about the subject. In order to get an A, you have to listen to him carefully and not miss a single class.

Mixed feelings. Probably better to take this class any other time than summer-- just too much to cram into 6 weeks. His tests are tough, but you learn a lot. Like he says the first day of class: If you're looking for an easy A and not willing to put in the effort, he will recommend another teacher for you... no hard feelings.

Yes, Dr. Jo speaks fast, but he knows his stuff and how to TEACH!! He actively engages with effective techniques--"turn to your neighbor & talk it out", kinesthetic participation, and brings in PubMed abstracts to make it relevant. He is tough but one of the BEST teachers I've ever had. If you truly want to learn, take him.

Dr. Jo is a good teacher but also too demanding, considering the intangibles of the class (never uses a book, covers a lot in microscopic DETAIL, everything based on lecture etc,)My friends are taking a teacher who is easy and not good.Can we please have u move a lil more to the middle?I got an A in A&P 1 and barely passed this class.

Dr. Jo is a great teacher. Uses real world experiences w/ his teachings and he does speak fast, I suggest using a recorder to review his lectures. Laptop works best from all his ppt slides. You really have to study hard to get a good grade. He does offer quizzes and some HW for extra points so do that, your grade will go up if you do so.

Dr. Jo is very knowledgeable and helpful. I was a little fearful about taking this class online, but had no choice because it did not fit my schedule. He answers questions in a timely and thorough manner. Awesome professor!

really helpful prof if your willing to ask him for help.You don't really need the book because he tells you everything you need to know.The book is just to fill in what you might have missed. I didn't use the book at all and still did well. Best recommendation for his class...bring a recorder he talks fast

Dr. Jo is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to biology. He is also helpful and concise about what he expects from the beginning of the class. Anatomy and Physiology is not an easy class in general, but it was bearable.

Great professor. Very difficult tests, he speaks very fast but is always willing to listen to answers. Great real life examples, cares about what he does, and an overall good experience. Uses powerpoint presentations for class.

he's a great professor and is very passionate about Human Anatomy & Physiology. His class is difficult but if you're interested in the class, and actually try, you'll do well.

His tests/quizzes are basically based off his lectures, so attendance is important. He goes through lessons very quickly, and expects a lot from students. In return, he is very willing to help you. He makes biology pretty easy to learn, and uses lots of analogies. He can also be passive aggresive and give snarky comments. Overall good.

He cares so much about his students but his class is extremely hard. He expects a lot from his students and will do anything he can to help, but the rest is up to you. It's a high maintenance class. Only take this class if you feel confident about bio/anatomy and if you have a light class load that semester.

Great professor. You can get an A for sure ... if you're willing to study. But he spells out exactly what you need to know, so it's just a matter of putting the work in.

Difficult but interesting class. Took his 142 class online big mistake but in person great teacher.

Dr. Jo is a GREAT teacher. He is funny & snarky, gives superhero/star wars analogies for everything. You do have to put in work to do well, but he is very passionate about Bio & you will be too. Ask for help if you need it! You are always welcome during office hours even if just to talk. Took 16 credits (including his class) and got an A.

Really cares about his students. He is willing to go over what you don''t understand. It''s very difficult material to learn but he really tries help you understand WHY IT MATTERS. No busy work. He''s entertaining and funny. The material again is difficult so you will need to find time to study regardless of the teacher

Dr Jo is a fantastic teacher. He tells you his expectations in the first class and holds you to them. He is a tough teacher- however, he is more than willing to help you and go over any material that is confusing. He is entertaining and makes lecture enjoyable. Wants you to leave the class with A&P knowledge more than "test" knowledge. Recommended!

Doctor Jo was not my choice of professor, yet somehow ended up with him. Anyways as already stated very hard exams, skip class you will miss out on way too much, and don't except an easy A. Honestly, I wish I dropped his class before it was too late but if you are a person who likes a challenge then hes def for you! All over.. to difficult.

Dr. Jo changed my life! I chose to be premed after his class. He makes everything sound absolutely fascinating. He emphasizes the big picture implications of what you're learning more so than specifics. Go to lecture, study and you will pass! I took 17-21 credits each semester and got As. Take advantage of his knowledge & willingness to teach.

Took the online 8 week course. LOTS of reading as expected with A&P , but all of the tests were clear and were based off of the homework and quiz questions a lot of the time! Do the work and the extra credit and you are bound to atleast get a C with not much effort!

If you take time to study, then you'll do well in this class. But get ready to study! I put in 45+ hrs per week. He is responsive and willing to help you out if you don't understand something. He also understands that we have a life so is willing to work with you if something comes up. Course work is reasonable. I highly recommend Dr. Jo.

I don't know where these negative reviews are coming from - the exams come directly from the exercises, quizzes, and study guides, plus there is generous extra credit opportunity. super responsive professor who legitimately cares and wants everyone to succeed! of course A&P is a lot of material, but Jo is awesome!

Dr. Jo is by far the best prof I've ever had. I had medical problems and he completely worked with me and let me take all the tests at different times. I have never met a prof that cares so much about a&p and so much about his students. He is so funny in class while also teaching you so much in a way that's easy to understand. HE IS AMAZING!!!

The class is going to be difficult regardless of your professor. Online class. Dr. Jo makes the class easy to follow w/his format. Very quick to respond. 6 multiple choice tests. Provides "Learning Objectives" for each unit. It's basically a study guide. Complete them while you go over the chapters. It will help with the tests!

Dr. Jo is amazing! His way of teaching is awesome - he wants you to make everything make sense not just memorize it; but you have to attend his lectures and take notes. He isn't critical when grading. He is an amazing educator and was born to teach biology!!

Dr. Jo was one of the best professors I have had! I did my undergrad at UVA, but needed a few prereq classes for PA school. I took A&P from him over the summer and I could not have been happier. He is so engaging, and I truly felt as though he WANTED me to learn! Very prompt with emails, fair grader, excellent at explaining answers when questioned

100% recommend!! I took his class in the spring and found it the most enjoyable of my 3 years at NOVA. He really cares about his students and is passionate about his material. You need to study, but he makes himself available to help with any questions, often letting us out early to make time for individual Q's. Values truly understanding material.

Dr. Jo is a great professor. A&P is a hard class with any prof., but he makes it manageable and he really wants you to do well. He makes sure that everyone understands the content. He usually ends class 45 min early but stays behind to give one on one help/tutor whoever wants to stay. Not a hard-ass when grading.

Dr. Jo is fantastic. The most entertaining teacher I've had - makes everything seem important, will take time to explain again. Very good individually. The class itself is difficult and material heavy, but Dr. Jo makes it very doable. Class is not mandatory but you should go. Tests are harder but w/ studying its fine. Easy HW. I 100% recommend!

Dr. Jo is absolutely amazing! He taught me everything I know about biology and when he teaches, he really wants you to understand it and apply it to real life. I would recommend him if you are ready to put in the time and effort to really learn. Most all tests are multiple choice which makes it a little easier to get a better grade.

a man who really tries to help you understand and teach you to apply the material in your thinking. Ask questions when you don't know, he wants you to get the content. He is passionate and it is reflected in how he instructs. Take time to study and review material. A great person who wants you to really succeed and understand.

Dr. Jo is an amazing professor. He really cares for his students. His lectures are hilarious and he is able to explain concepts in a way you can understand and apply real world applications. It's important to study hard. I also suggest reading the textbook or recording lectures. Be sure to participate and ask questions. Make it make sense.

There is a lot of material that is covered in this course. However, he does care about his students and provides a study guide for tests. If you pay attention in class, youll do fine. He will help students and listen to their feedback. Even if you dont do well on an exam, homework and lab work will help boost your grade.

Great professor! really passionate about the subject. He doesn't want to continue forward if there are people who don't understand the content, but also doesn't like being behind on the curriculum. very understanding and actually tries to look at things in students perspective. and I personally think his analogies are spot on. I'd say take him!

DO THE DISCUSSION BOARDS. They unnecessarily count a LOT. it dropped me a whole letter grade... DON'T SLACK ON'EM FAM

Very nice man, course is extremely tough. Im not sure if it was because of him or the actual course itself was difficult. But either way it was a very difficult course.

I took Dr. Jo's classes for 141/142 a few years ago at NOVA. I just had to come back here to say that, to this day, Dr. Jo is still the best professor I've ever had. I've gone through so many different bio professors in different classes since then, but nothing has come close this class. It's a hard class, but you'll learn a lot.

Dr. Jo is excellent. Technically excellent, a great lecturer and instructor. Very good at engaging students. PPTs and study guides are organized, very straightforward exams. Not easy, but definitely worthwhile to go w/this Dr. Jo to really learn the A&P basics. Eternally grateful for this guy.

By far my favorite professor at nova! The paper weighed heavy over my head all semester but he's really willing to help you figure out how to write it, you just need to ask. Really cares about his students & makes such a tough subject enjoyable to learn. All other BIO 141/142 professor suck compared to Dr Jo. Do your best & he will pass you!

Professor Jo is very passionate about his subject and he is great as a teacher too. He is very explicit on lectures, he would spoon-feed the students with the material if necessary. He is always ready to help by e-mail or in his office hours. Virtually no extra credit, but his tests are pretty easy and very straightforward.

I took Dr. Jo's 6 week BIO 141 class. For me it was a difficult class because of how fast it moves and how much you have to study during the week. But, it's worth it if you need to get the class done. He is very organized and you know what to expect. He gives prompt communication and is will respond if you have any questions.

soooo much love for prof jo! such a caring, kind and wonderful professor. i enjoyed every bit of this course. took his online course 8 week. it was stressful ngl. a&p was hard but he made it so fun and i wouldn't imagine taking it w another prof. please take him

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST makes the material really understandable even if you don't have a good science background/uses fun & relatable as well as real world references/very understanding & takes extra time to help students who seek him out/also takes the extra time to make sure all of the materials you need are accessable& detailed/reasonable testing

Professor Jo has been the highlight of my semester at nvcc. He's extremely knowledgeable but also kind and patient he really seems interested in your success. You will have to work for it but the work is relevant and always designed to help you study. I hope I can take his Bio 142 class in the fall!!

One of my favorite teachers! He is a fair grader. His tests are hard but he is clear on the material and how to succeed. I put in a lot of time to succeed. If you ask questions, show up to class, do all the work, he'll work with you in your goals to succeed. He talks really fast so his video lectures are helpful resources.

Prof. Jo is very caring and wants you to succeed. He basically gives you 100% on the discussion boards, you can get an A on the labs if you have the textbook, BUT YOU MUST STUDY FOR THE TEST! I am pretty sure he makes his own questions on the test so dont bother trying to cheat. He will accomedate you. But for real Great teacher I would take again!

Professor Jo is such an amazing professor! He really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. The course work isn't too heavy, but he really cares about participation and effort. He knows what his students are capable of, and he just wants you to try your hardest. If you put in the effort you will have no problem with this class.

Jo is genuinely one of the best professors ever. The class is hard but you can tell he wants you to pass. He's funny and engaging so if you have a hard time paying attention during lectures, he's a good choice. Just make sure you study because the exams are HARD, but he gives you really specific topics to study so you're never surprised on exam day

Professor Jo makes all the material manageable. He gives you a great guide on the major key points of information. If he says this will be on your exam or pay attention this important it is! I never once had use flashcards however it does require weekly hours of studying. Overall amazing professor who truly loves teaching I cannot wait till 142

Great guy who helps you learn and love anatomy, not memorize it. He keeps lectures entertaining, explains things very well. He's a little hard on due dates. He is very clear on what will be on the tests and what he expects for the few hw assignments. The few quizzes are open note. You HAVE to study!! and you'll pass. TAKE HIM, you won't regret it.

He teaches a hard subject but does it in a way that makes sense. Hes very kind and always willing to help, hes accommodating and clearly wants to see you succeed. Its a lot of studying and labs but he organizes the course into manageable chunks of information. I highly recommend!

He's a great professor and I enjoyed his class. He can, however, be disorganized at times. BIO 141/142 is content-heavy regardless of who teaches it, so don't expect to get by without putting in the work.

Prof. Jo is one of the most caring teachers I have met. He is an incredible teacher and I have so much respect for him. But I will have to say that at times he was really unorganized and a lot of what was put on the tests was strictly lecture based. The homework is not that hard and he gives you what you should know for the exam. Make sure to study

He is one of the best teachers I've ever met in NOVA. He really cares about students and gives motivation. He uses simple and funny words to illustrate concepts, so it is easy to know. However, he speaks REALLY fast but provides video, it is helpful. Do work, concentrate on the lecture, memorize what he wants to us know, then you can get A

Overall, he is an organized professor and provides slides that make learning easy. Additionally, he is readily available to help. However, exams are lengthy and he does not offer much extra credit.

I took his 6 week summer class in order to avoid taking anatomy at my VCU which is infamous for having awful anatomy classes. He made things enjoyable, and as long as you put time into studying, an A is very doable. He demonstrated more care towards his students than any of my professors at my real school. I cannot recommend him enough!

To all bio classes I had his the best one! The lecture is heavy but it make sense everything. Its not an easy A but you learn so much from him. If he ask you to attend to get extra credit take it. You don't need to purchase anything for the lab. Lab exams is easy. Quiz is open notes/easy. Lecture exams is a challenging. Just pass 3 exam u'll b good

This is a tough class with a lot of information. Prof Jo was great and regularly checked in and provided extra information and help which is rare for an asynchronous class! Tests are hard and the majority of your grade, but if you read your textbook and do your modules without procrastinating then he will set you up for success!

Professor Jo really wants the best for his students! He is so caring and is always willing to help students out whenever they need. The course material can be heavy but he makes sure to provide ways for you to fully comprehend . Overall super amazing and definitely recommend taking him. As long as you study and put the work in you should be fine.

I took Dr. Jo's BIO 141 and 142 classes. He has a clear interest in the information he is teaching, and his lectures, though information-heavy, are easy to follow and accessible outside of class (on canvas). He also offers easy extra credit work every week, and responds to emails quickly. He's caring of his students, and is nice and willing to help

He is genuinely one of the best professors I've ever had. He's pushed me to ask questions about the material and he is honestly more invested in your success than anything. The material is quite difficult but if you study, the work will 100% pay off.

Lectures are fun/interesting. Guy has funny stories. He has a background in nutrition and is (was) a chiropractor, so he knows a lot about muscles, bones and the nervous system compared to other teachers. His lectures are good, explains things well, and takes the time to answer questions or expand on concepts. Would recommend for A&P 1 and 2.

I took A&P online and Dr. Jo was great! His syllabus was clear, he regularly posted announcements with deadline reminders and grading rubrics, and he was very accommodating (almost to a fault). Lots of homework necessary to learn material, but no surprises on exams. Anybody with reading comprehension who actually does the work will easily pass.

BEST. PROFESSOR. EVER. He is very clear and concise about his expectations and grades more than fair. The reading can be a little heavy (3 chapter in one week) but it is very helpful so make sure you read! Exams are about 100 questions so make sure you know concepts. I took the six-week accelerated online course for reference.

He is the best professor of my life. He is a top-notch presenter. He genuinely cares for the students. His group quizzes help classmates to bond strongly. He is the first professor who made me realize learning can be fun. He teaches critical thinking skills. I have learned so well how to study. Knowledge retention is very high!

You gotta want it. A lot of information and not much time, if you cram with only a couple days good luck. Otherwise that he gives you pop quizzes so you know where you stand at that time its a good reality check because things on the quiz will be on the exam and is very caring and is rooting for you the entire time!

Really nice professor and explains things well with great examples. Exams are most of your grade, and lectures can be heavy, sometimes going into lab. He's super helpful if you're confused though. The nervous system unit was definitely the hardest so be prepared.

Truly passionate and engaging professor. Talented in explaining complex topics using vivid, relatable analogies. Fair but strict grading. Canvas lecture videos are a huge help, especially for non-native speakers. The Discussion Board really pushes you to understand deeply. He's humble, inspiring, and genuinely wants every student to succeed.

If you dream of a healthcare career and want to build real competence, Dr. Joe is the one. Teaching is 100% structured, grading is clear, and he has a talent for making complex ideas easy and enjoyable.The support (academically +materials) is exceptional. His LOR helped me get into my dream university. Don't hesitate to enroll you won't regret it!

doesnt keep you in class for that long during lab days unless needed. he understands we have lives and can study at home. love that attendence isnt manditory. he rushes thru slides sometimes but he will go back if you need it. super engaging and nice and fun. will give you easy ways to remember stuff its its confusing. amazing professor tbh.