Mr. Svensson is the best teacher! And his zoology class rocks! He teaches the material in a fascinating way and really gets students interested in everything. I learned way more than I expected to and had a lot of fun besides!

very smart, very helpful, and helps the student develop a clear understanding for the material. always willing to learn new and useful way to educate.

Excellent teacher; fun class; but DO NOT PROCRASTINATE

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very helpfull teacher. one of the most interesting classes in westvalley. i feel that the teacher works hard for the class and really cares for his students. great class :)

great teacher.He is always there for his students.

Mr. Svensson can be unclear with regards to what he wants. It took me a while to figure out just what kind of pondering is expected and graded...but Svensson is the kind of professor who will chage your mindset as you leave his class. Nothing beats that

great teacher, quirky and fun. my favorite class of the semister.

The workload for this class is insane. I spent about 20 hours a week on studying, plus 9 hours in class. He is a very interesting teacher who is good at sharing his passion for the subject, however. You will learn a lot in this class.

Easy teacher, easy class. Very strict about attendence to class lectures and labs, but as long as you take notes and do the work you should do fine in the class.

Mr. Svensson is awesome! I had so much fun with him as my teacher. His tests can be a little difficult, but he keeps you so interested that it isn't hard to memorize things. He is very fair and extremely informative!

the journal sucks but he makes biology interesting

the topic itself is much easier compare to Botany or Cell Bio but he asks for sufficient amount of works. To get an solid A you probably need to study more than 10 hours in a week. Not recomended for those trying to finish lots of units in a semester.

The class is pretty hard if you don't put any effort into it. If the opinion of a stranger counts for anything, then take mine. I loved this class with Svensson.

Its true, Mr.Svensson does assign a ridiculate amount of work- but I have learned more from this class than any other. This class really makes you think and is extremely informative. Plus he's is a really good and fair professor.

GET READY TO WORK YOUR BEHIND OFF

You know the kind of clothes you wear. You know the kind of food you eat. Why don't you find out what kind of world you live in? Mr. Svensson has the ability to clearly share his knowledge in a way that is easy for his students to understand. No abstr

The class really changed they way I think about animals. It was a lot of hard work, but it was really worth it. Svensson is really passionate about animals and it shows. He also really cares about his students. Thank you!

Great class; motivated instructor. If I knew then what I know now about workload, I might be too intimidated to sign up for this class. However, having completed the class, I feel that I learned a lot about evolution, physiology, and biodiversity.

This instructor challenged me greatly but always answered all of my questions even if my questions were repetitive. He opens your eyes and tries to teach you things that affect your life and he also helps you to get through the course as best as he can.

Whoever gave him bad ratings is just lazy. He doesn't pick on anyone is completely FAIR in his grading. Although there might me "favorites" he doesn't grade them any higher or lower. He is really helpful and answers ALL of your questions nicely.

Engaging and interesting lectures. Cool slide shows during lecture and good examples. Relates material to things that are easy to understand. Go to all the lectures!

Fairly easy class, you basically show up and take good notes during the lectures, study somewhat for the tests (which are really easy) and he offers extra credit. Plus he usually will make some off hand yet humorous comment.

Makes the subject matter more intersting than anyone else ever has. Comical and yet enlightening. Makes you think about the world around you. The class is demanding, but worth it.

Good class His lectures can be a little confusing sometimes but he'll always help if you have any questions. He also has a really funky sense of humor that makes me laugh really hard (not corny). I had a little bit of a hardtime preparing for the tests but overall the more I studied the better I did

Without question this course is probably the most demanding course at westvalley. If you fall behind it will be tough to catch up. Dont take this class if you are craming in units. This class is really like a 10 unit class, no joke! He is a good teacher but asks for too much work from his students.

This teacher is awesome. He is very funny and he has a great Scandanavian accent. Gives you study guides and is very helpful especially with listserv. I recommend this teacher.

Interesting class, good teacher. Has Scandinavian accent, sense of humor. Notes are on power point, you could video the whole lecture and get everything. Not a lot of homework

He is a great instructor. Extremely helpful and knowledgable. I did not get a very good grade in this class because I was lazy but I would reccomend the class to anyone who is interested and is willing to put the time in.

Peter is a wonderful professor! I have never met a bio teacher with such passion! He loves to teach to students whom care about biology, but is easily discouraged (but tries really hard) in low div bio courses. He's hilarious, & has GREAT power points! He's TOTALLY willing to help, go to office hrs!

An excellent, yet tough instructor. Lecture material is always interesting; labs make good use of available materials. Just be prepared to work your ass off every night.

Mr. S is very clear on what he wants his students to accomplish. There is a LOT of material without breaks but there's extra credit. He doesn't respond to a lot of emails but ask questions in class. Sometimes he lectures too long but his powerpoints are very organized and he has a cool accent.

very very hard teacher. i usually do good in science classes, his tests are crazy hard!!!!! tries to be funny though!

there is alot of work to be done in the class, journals, insect collection, papers, and tests. try not to slack in this class or you will be spending alot of sleepless nights trying to finish something or studying for his test. usually a visual test and a 80 multi choice test and a writen part too.

dont take this class unless u hav the time for it. the journals are the best part of the class though. i think that that what makes it a fun and interesting class. didnt study much for the tests, but they are straight forward if u can elimate the wrong answers. the field trips are boring and its a waste of time. dont go to them. dont slack off.

He is a great professor. He knows what he is teaching. Take his class. Take a good note in the lecture. study the study guide on his web site. he is a really nice professor.

awh nao!! i love this guy. he's great. silly tall man who has interested lectures, for the most part. i strongly suggest taking this in summer!!! waaaaay easier.

This was probably the most intense course I've ever taken (even compared to the university), but also the most rewarding- it made me absolutely fall in love with science. Do not get behind, and be sure to have fun with the journals.

A little hard to understand due to heavy accent. He is very knowledgable and interested in the subject. Pay attn and study hard and this class is very rewarding

I LOVED his class! I had a hard time with some of it, but he was always very helpful and enthusiastic. He's not at all hard to learn from. Always write as much as you can in the journals, and then some!

This class really made me look at animals in a different way. Way interesting.

so enthusiastic and loves biology; heavy accent; you had better know your subject matter because his tests are NO joke; great sense of humor, loves to make class laugh; labs = quiz easier; but just as happy and helpful as his lectures

There was a lot of things to learn but he made class fun. I have a whole new outlook on the animal kingdom now because of his class

One of my favorite professors at WV. He really cares about what he's teaching and his students. Great sense of humor. Really makes you think about things, and in a way changes your life. Review notes to do well on exam.

Best class I have ever taken. Period. notice the use of these periods. thats how serious i am about how good this class was. svensson is awesome. but be prepared, theres a lot of work to do.

Great guy, very devoted teacher. Material easy. BUT DON'T PROCRASTINATE! I stayed up till 9 in the morning doing journals. You need to keep up with everything because it is a lot of material. I really lked this class. Don't take if ur not a bio major, you will die! However, I liked the class. Sometimes boring though.

Interesting! Changed my view of biology, but lots of work. Cool class.

Wonderful teacher. He is extremely dedicated and willing to help. Changed my view of biology. It is a lot of work, but its worth taking!

the FUNNIEST,nicest,most intelligent,&FAIR teacher i've ever had.Very straightforward,so be careful withwhat u say.He CARES so muchabout his students,&isalways there to helpthem.LOTS OF WORK.changed my view of bio.Givesu enough time to finish the test:MC&essayQs;ifu hate MC like me,ustill hav EQ Defi use the site wikipedia.ABSOLOUTELY LUV THAT SIT

anything but boring.lovedhisessayQuestionsHis mc tests are hard,butthere isSoMany projects thatCanHelp bringUpUr gradeDoesteach u up to the point he expects u2know.i went 2hisoffice so much;everytimeHeHelpedMe the entire time,neverMade meFeellike iWas botheringHim.WTHECK,very fair interms of grading.may have favorites but doesnt show in his grading

Ok, to whoever said this class was boring...WTH? the most interesting class, hard, lots of work, but definately worth it. changed my perception. hard tests, but very fair grader. and the class is anything but terrible...

Animals are interesting. Loved the class.

Fun and informative class sessions, good use of visual aides on presentations, good class discussions.Rewarding field trips.

wonderful teacher. he is extremely dedicated to his students. the lectures are very interesting and he knows so much about animals. the field trips are fun esp the one to davenport landing. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE on the journal. do the study guides and you will get an A on his exams.

I learned a lot in this class. Really interesting stuff, but def a majors class. Prof loves biology. Take it!

When he says "ponder", he means memorize HIS ponderings and only then feel free to add yours in spare time. BTW, present only HIS ponderings on the exam. Instead of skipping over the fact, I wish he made it more clear in class(tests strongly emphasize class material). While blunt here, there're ways of saying this nicely. HEVR, very rewarding class

LOL - Come on you guys. The class average was 84%! That rocks! How can you get a C? I worked hard, put in the hours and got an 'A'. The prof was way helpful. I felt like he really wanted us to understand stuff instead of just memorizing facts.

Come on... this class was a lot of work, but easy. Exams were all on lecture material. If you think the class was hard, there's something wrong with you, not the teacher. But don't take this class if you don't have time.

i took his summer Bio class. he graded on a curve which was good for everyone. not sure if he still grades on a curve since this was summer 06. be ready to take a lot of notes. as long as you sudy those you will pass, i barely picked up my textbook except in lab

I really liked this class as it was interesting and made me think. I was a premed at the time so this was really not my 'area', but I learned a lot. Animals are very cool and complex! Lots of work, but nothing compared to medical school (where I am now). You think this class was hard? Ha ha ha! Wait until you transfer! ROFL! ; -)

Biology is pretty cool. A lot of stuff to think about and lots of time studying. The prof explained things very well. Funny.

I really liked this class. I enjoyed learning about different kinds of animals. True, I had to study a fair amount, but I kind of expected that in contrast to the whiners below. Not an easy class, but well worth my time.

Ecology Biology: this is a great non-majors course. The level of difficulty is moderate at best, especially when you take into account his liberal use of curving scores. I like the fact that the academics of this class did not distract from the content - lots of eye opening stuff to consider.

Great/SOLID Professor. Very clear lectures. Study guides available for exams. Go to class! & study. You'll enjoy it

Great teacher. I looked forward to going to his lectures every mon/wed. Easy to get a good grade if you pay attention and do a little studying because he curves. Got to love the swedish accent as well. Also, the lectures get more entertaining towards the end of the semester, when you go to more the macro scale as opposed to the micro scale of bio.

Professor Svensson isn't easy by any measure, but he's good. If he hadn't curved the first exam, 2/3rds of the class would have had D's or lower. It isn't an easy A, but it's not at all impossible. He's also very friendly and caring if you engage him outside of instruction. He's not the easiest pick, but he is a good one.

He has a little bit of an accent. nothing paying attention cant see past. He can't tell you enough how important studying is.

No homework. no projects, the exams are all multiple choice and he curves them. If you're good at taking tests, and you halfway pay attention, you'll do fine in the class. I wouldn't say this class is 'easy', but it sets you up for success.

I learned a lot taking this class, but it was not exactly easy. the prof friendly and seemd to really be into what he was teaching, lots of multiple choise questions. Interesting stuff to learn.

Svensson is a great professor! He's soo funny. His class is easy if you do the journals and go to lab. I've learned so much in this class - animals, the environment, and western society. I've really become aware of how our consumerism has affected our planet and the organisms we share it with. And he's really cute!

Great teacher, solid. High volume of content, heavy studying required. Impossible to get an A if you procrastinate. It's important to do the labs one at a time after doing them in class, not all before being do. Very reasonable tests, grades are curved. Overall, very knowledgable prof. and very helpful as long as you are willing.

this class depends on the individual. My friend never went to lecture and got an A. However, I needed to go to lecture to understand the material. Doesnt take attendance. No homework besides read/study notes. Gives you a 20 pt EC project..lengthy but worth it if u bombed a test. grades on curve so that can be to your advantage. Four tests.

People that say he gives busy work are wrong. It is all work relevant to the understanding of the animal kingdom. If you are scared of work your in the wrong field. His lectures leave you thinking. Some comments stated that he is not helpful and he is rude to other cultures. I had a lady asking crazy questions every day and he answered every one.

He made me love zooalogy & care for earth.Not an easy A. I got over 100 through hard work and study. He was very helpful during his office hrs. You can stay longer after the lectures and ask him your questions. The journal, insect collection, aquarium,presentation all very time consuming but were worth every second and effort. I miss his class.

You reap what you sow meaning you get the grade you work for. Very helpful and really cares about the subject and the students! *hint: don't actually do the study guides, just read over them and make sure you know the answers to most of them. And do not procrastinate unless you got a thing for all nighters

Like many other people had commented, yes there is a lot of busy work. In fact, exams are just a little over half the grade of the class. Many bio/premed majors are required to take this class, so take it with a lighter schedule and start all projects right away!

There are not enough words to describe how amazing this class is and what an inspiring instructor prof Svensson is.His seemingly endless supply of knowledge of all things biological is a true resource to the aspiring student.His greatest strength is his ability to instill and promote a love of learning in his students.I will never forget his class.

LOVED THIS CLASS! He's very nice, reasonable, and knowledgeable. Very littlet to no homework. Super easy and fun! As long as you actually show up and listen you're going to get an A. The few essays you have are very simple and interesting. The mid term is a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The whole class is like a big nature field trip!

OH MY GOSH! His class was super difficult and demanding! So many things to do so little time. But let me say, the class is AMAZING! He's so passionate about what he teaches, just an awesome class if you're a bio major or pre/med. If you're not, I wouldn't recommend this class.. it's pretty hard core.

I agree with the poster before me. Great class. Don't take it with a heavy work load, there is a lot to do and you will learn more and do better if you have more time. You will learn the history of earth, the evolution of animals, and the effects our society has on the environment and life within them.

Never in my life have I worked so hard and had so much to do for one class. Peter is a great teacher who is passionate about what he does and has us to a lot to spark up our own passion. Though it was a lot of work and time I've never been more proud of the grade I recieved. Hard work pays off.

Knows his stuff and believes what he teaches

If you're a Bio major or PreMed, you'll be hard pressed to find a better instructor. I finished my undergrad in Biology at UCSC & Prof Svensson remains one of the finest teachers I was privileged enough to study under. Yes, he assigns a lot of work but it is all totally worth it if you plan on having a career related to the Biological sciences.

There was quite a bit more information than I expected and I struggled a little bit with the class. The writing project was difficult but was something I've never done and completing it was very rewarding. He offered some extra credit near the end there and studying the book is essential. Overall this was a very enjoyable Bio Class.

AMAZING CLASS! If you love bio, TAKE THE EVO CLASS! If you don't, stay the hell away from it! It was soooo much work but insanely interesting. Def a very difficult class but I was one of the few to pull off an A. Workload: at least 3 hours of video footage, 350 word post and 200 word reply,a chapter in one or both of the textbooks, BE CAREFUL!

BEST TEACHER EVER! He will prepare you and you will leave being a better person for it. You will be ready for the realtime universities. Do not complain that he gives too much work because YOURE IN COLLEGE! Wish I could take more classes with him and soak more knowledge from his classes.

Such an awesome teacher. He is very passionate about animals and the natural world and it shows as he incorporates conservation in his labs and lectures. Yes the insect collection and journals can seem daunting, but it really helps you see the natural world in a different light. Loved the class.

Probably the most intense class I have ever taken at West Valley and I wish I could do it all over again! BEST TEACHER EVER! Wahoo!

Decent online class, have to post in forum once a week and respond to 3 other people. lot of videos every week, reading articles and the textbook, 2 options for extra credit which are just watching videos and taking quizzes. very manageable. 2 quizzes each week timed and no more than 20 qs. no final.

Mr. Svensson is a wonderful teacher! He really cares about his students doing well. His classes were fun and interesting but there is a ton of work in this class! Be prepared to work but its fun learning and you really come out feeling accomplished. If I could take every biology class with him I would!

Fantastic teacher! Very inspiring and very calm in class. Talks a little fast but all around good.

This is by far my favorite class taken at West Valley. Svensson knows the subject and has an obvious passion for it. The tests are very reasonable, you get study questions ahead of time and there are extra credit opportunities. Highly recommended.

The only professor I've ever had who has had such a great syllubus week speech that I found it inspiring. He is a demanding professor, not just for the sake of it, but because he wants you to really learn, not just cram for a test; and you do if you do the things he tells you to. If you try to cut corners to get an A you miss the point of the class

Prof. Svensson is consistently my favorite professor at West Valley College because he genuinely cares about his students learning. I've had him for Zoology, Env. Bio., and Animal Behaviors. Based on these classes, I changed my major to Wildlife Ecology. He expects a lot from students, but it's worth it! Take his classes!

Professor Svensson is a great professor! He is extremely passionate about the subject and he gives a lot of good information. The class is challenging as it requires diligence and time, but I truly believe that the knowledge gained from the class out ways the work that I had to put in. I walked away from the class with a new perspective.

I highly recommend taking Professor Svensson's online Bio 24 class to satisfy your science GE. I took this course because I *had* to and was not looking forward to it. Yet, not only did I learn a lot, but I loved it! It is the perfect level of being challenging enough so you retain information, yet not so difficult that it's stressful.

Incredible professor, his syllabus talk was one of the most inspiring lectures I've ever heard. If you want an easy A or a class you can pass with minimal effort, go somewhere else. After taking his animal bio class I really believe that you cannot pass his class without the tenacity derived from a genuine passion for the subject at hand.

Hands down, hardest class I've taken so far. But the material is great, his teaching style is perfect, the tests are hard, study guides are long. Simply, it'll be the best class you've taken and your final grade reflects your overall performance accurately.

Animal bio has an insane workload due to the infamous journal (writeillustrate 12 pglab, up to 2 labs a week). But I learned a ton, was very engaged, and got a lot out of this class. Svensson is passionate about his subject and an interesting lecturer. Tests are nitpicky and require a good memory, but lots of extra credit is available.

He's one of my favorite professors. Why? He's interesting, engaging, smart, and not opposed to new ways of looking at things. He is always helpful and ready to listen to what you have to say. I highly recommend you go to his office hours if you need help or are just interested in holding an intellectual conversation. He's a good guy all around.

He responds to emails so quickly, choses interesting videos and articles to share, the class is relevant to things that really matter. This class is excellent and I would take another taught by him in a heartbeat.

Professor Svensson is extremely passionate, helpful, and approachable. Bio 41 will open your eyes to the beauty and diversity of life and nature. There are several assignments that require hard work and many hours; however, the concepts of these projects are relevant to the information you need to study. I HIGHLY recommend this course!!

Peter Svensson is my spirit animal. He changed the way I live my life and made me realize what is important. His class is a lot of work. There is a journal component; its a LOT of writing. I failed the bug catching project but did well on journals and tests and still got an A. Tests are intense. Be sure to take detailed notes and attend lectures.

This is the best online course I have ever taken. He responds to emails in a timely manner and he has answered all the questions I have had. He also makes his expectations crystal clear! The class is so easy to follow. It is a lot of reading and videos every week, but it is do able. If you do all the reading/videos you will get an A!

Great class, fantastic lectures, truly a passionate instructor. If you want to learn and be a little challenged, take this class and pay attention!

Peter is the best Bio professor I have taken at WV. Although this class took over my life as you must dedicate yourself to it 110%, I learned more than I expected. Labs are the easiest part of this class. DO NOT fall behind on journals and study 1-2 weeks in advanced for the exams. Peter is very helpful if you ask and listen to what he has to say.

I loved this class. He cares a lot and it really comes through in his lectures. In class we are either watching a movie or listening to his lecture, but either way, everyday in class there is something extremely interesting to take away. I have left this class actually caring about the stuff I've learned and applying it to daily life.

If you major in Biology, this is the right choice. Otherwise, it might be a hell. Do expect a lot of work. You have to work really hard, dedicate 100% of your time and effort to get a good grade. But in return, you will learn a lot. Svensson's enthusiasm and passion in animal biology and ecology are sometimes contagious. He is also very humorous.

There is a lot of material covered and you definitely need to attend lab and lecture. However, if you put in the work and time, an A is obtainable. Also, I never used the book, he provides everything on Angel. There is A LOT of information!

Svensson's class offers extra credit&essays to compensate for quizzes, which may be difficult. Quizzes are easily done if you watch the films and take notes on important numbers and text that comes on the screen. Turn in things on time and ask the professor for guidance/suggestions. He really makes a difference&opens your eyes to conservation!

I absolutely loved taking this class! I was a little worried since its a science course but Professor Svensson is so passionate about his work. Starting class off with a lecture covering the material and then watching a documentary that goes into more specifics was an awesome way to get through the course. Just take notes &don't procrastinate!!! :)

Awesome class! Professor was really nice and provided many great resources for students to learn from. Assignments and exams were very fair. Keep up with studying every week and you will do well and have a lot of fun. This class has changed the way I view the world and makes me want to go out and do something for the better!

First, education has been fun and interesting. Love learning. He chooses very interesting articles to read that will entice you to continue to further your knowledge. His courses have opened my eyes to the changing world and I am in my 50s! Highly recommend his courses. I am taking his 3rd online

I learned so much taking this class - the coursework was so interesting and inspiring. Svensson makes his expectations clear in the first week. It seems like a lot, but as long as you take diligent notes and set aside enough time each week to complete the coursework, you'll be fine. Plenty of extra credit opportunities as well. Highly recommend it!

Peter Svensson's personal love for zoology and nature make his lectures more engaging. He also has a slightly dark sense of humor that I enjoyed immensely. If you show up to class, keep up with the work, and make sure to use the online resources, the textbook is not really necessary. Put in the time, don't fall behind, and you'll enjoy the class.

He's a great professor, but it is a hard class. If you manage your time properly and pay attention to the very many and often long lectures you're bound to do well. Heavy work load but overall great class, especially for those interested in biology, evolution, and animals. He's a great teacher who will support the students that put in work.

This class helped me grow as a global citizen. It not only made me aware of the many serious threats to the biosphere, but introduced me to inspiring individuals and organizations dedicated to preventing environmental disaster. Weekly quizzes and discussion posts mean you have to keep up with the material. Taking this class will open your eyes.

Excellent class. Very informative and interesting. Instructor is very clear on what is expected of you and due dates. He responds quickly to emails in the event that you do have a question. Average amount of work that you would expect for a college level class. Lots of extra credit. It's easy to do well as long as you do the work.

In my opinion everyone should take this class. The information in this class is critical to our future and the future of generations to come. This class will inspire you, concern you, and make you want to do better in regards to our planet. Fascinating films to watch each week. Excellent teacher, very clear and fair. Lots of extra credit.

Svensson is the best! Taking this class taught me so much about the natural world. Easily one of my favorite classes ever but it needs lots of time & effort. Take good notes, do well on the numerous projects, study & you'll get an A. Class itself is long but low pressure. Tests are long but if you study they're easy. very organized!!!!!

This course wasn't easy and you definitely have to work to get an A, but I really enjoyed the content. The way that the professor structured the class made me learn a lot, which I liked. Getting a good grade is very achievable as long as you stay on track and make sure you complete all assignments on time.

Professor Svensson is AWESOME. I'm so glad that he made this class! Easily one of the best classes I've taken at WV. The class is super interesting and is really worth your time. Show up to class, take notes, and watch the documentaries. You will learn so much about our world! Every human being should take this class! What are you waiting for?

He's a really nice teacher, If you show up to labs you will pass. Lectures don't have required attendance and I was able to skate by with a C

Lectures were a mix of movies, short video and reading so suits all types of learner. online class very flexible. Class work has consistent dates and deadlines (not like some classes), so you can plan your week. The content was inspirational and interesting. Extra Credit opportunities early and near end so no need to drop. Lots of movies and readi

I'm so glad I took Prof. Svensson's class. It changed both the way I view my future career in the field of biology as well as the way I view the world. The one thing you should know about Svensson is that he expects effort from you. Mentally prepare yourself to be given a boatload of work every week, but know that you will learn heaps from it.

I love Svensson! While he gave a heavy amount of homework/projects, he was a great teacher. He is passionate about conservation, which I find inspirational. He loves what he does, which is always nice to have in a teacher. He is cute and funny, I think that the only reason someone would not like him is if he/she tried to cut corners to pass.

Animal biology had a lot of homework outside of class, from completing a lab journal to killing a bunch of insects for insect collections, but this has by far been the most enjoyable biology class I have ever taken. Mr. Svensson's lectures talk about interesting topics that I never considered pursuing until I took this class.

Svensson was by far the best teacher I've had in college so far! Very inspiring and fun to learn from! The insect collections and journal projects did require quite a bit of time (and I will tell you now, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE), but overall the material was fun and I had a blast! Even the dissections were pretty fun! I highly recommend Svensson!

Deeply impactful and informative class. Gained knowledge that will be in use for the rest of my life. Grade for the semester is based off of four non-cumulative, lengthy assessments (graded on a bell curve). Multiple substantive extra credit opportunities. Would absolutely take another course with this committed and widely-knowledgeable professor.

Bio 41 is content heavy so you cant afford to miss lec. However, he provides all the info you need to ace the test in his ppts so I never used the book. He's extremely sweet, helpful, and passionate! Yes there is a lot of hw but its given with reasonable due dates. difficult class but with all the extra credit its easy to pass with at least a B.

I absolutely LOVED taking this class, it seems like a lot of work at first but once you see how interesting and captivating the material he chooses is you can't help but be fascinated. All of the issues were up to date as well as the great textbook, all of the films he assigns are really great too. Truly inspirational teacher, you won't regret it!

This class is extremely work heavy, so be prepared! Don't procrastinate, you won't regret it. However, you learn so much from this class and it will change your perspective on the animal kingdom. Although he often throws in surprises or very specific details on exams, Prof. Svensson is super passionate about these topics and is there to help you.

Prof. Svensson is by far the most demanding and intense professor I've taken at WVC. Some students may dislike his method of immersing into the Animal Kingdom(do not procrastinate!!). This is the perfect class for passionate, hardworking students. Your grade truly reflects the time and effort put in. I loved his class, and he really is passionate!

Despite many of the reviews, Svensson was one of my favorite professors. As long as you do your work & genuinely try in his class, you will pass. His journal was one of the hardest projects Ive done, but Im also very proud of the end result. This class helped me appreciate the endurance & hard work it takes to succeed.

This class changed my life! I absolutely loved professor Svensson. He is very knowledgeable and really cares about his students. It is a challenging class and you will have to work hard but if you manage your time right, you will find yourself being very proud of what you have accomplished at the end of the semester. I highly reccomend this class

Dr. Peter Svensson is an incredible professor in that he provides very relevant and eye-opening resources to really get your brain thinking about real issues related to our world. He also provides frequent feedback on your writing and strives for you to improve and reflect on the ideas presented each week. Prepare to work hard and be inspired!

A bit weird at first, but he turned out to be one of the best professors I've ever had. You'll have a very time consuming insect collection project as well as an intense journaling project. His exams are also fairly difficult, but he does provide exam study guides. Also get ready to memorize quite a lot of species nomenclature.

Animal behavior class. Super sweet and passionate. His class consists of lectures and documentaries which we discuss and take notes on. Only has two projects, just don't procrastinate. "Homework" is just occasionally watching documentaries at home, the information in them show up on the exams. Exams are semi-hard. Didn't use the textbook at all.

He is literally the best teacher ever! Hes so inspirational and if I was a bio major I would try to get all his classes! really sad that I dont have to take any more science :(

Easily the best online class I've ever taken. While some might consider his workload a bit tough, as long as you make time for it you will do well. His passion for conservation biology really shines through and you will leave with a new understanding on a variety of topics and the material selected is very engaging. I'm very glad I took this class!

Zoology with Professor Svensson is definitely a journey. Yes, you will be hand-writiting about 200 pages of journals, collect 50 bugs, and have various exams/projects, but it's not as much difficult material as a lot of work. In my opinion, through the hard work you will learn the story and evolution of life, and the effects humans have on life.

Professor Svensson is the best! His classes are difficult & there is an intense amount of reading so I set aside extra time to complete his courses. He is very helpful and accessible and spent lots of time answering my questions via email. His classes will definitely prepare you for the world of science & critical thinking! Highly recommended!

Incredibly interesting. Professor provided a combination of lectures and videos that provided a comprehensive understanding of the material. Don't take this class if you can't show up every week. All lectures are very valuable to the course. One of the best Professors I've ever had.

I enjoyed the course very much

Peter Svensson is a thoughtful professor whose bio course is very engaging. There is a lot of homework, but the material itself is not too hard. The teacher was very helpful whenever I had questions or technical problems and always gave very thoughtful responses to my posts. I learned so much from this class and am grateful that for what I learned.

Professor Svensson is passionate about environmental biology. I've learned so much in his class and appreciated all of the coursework and subjects. He makes you work for the grade and there is a TON of homework, but he gives students plenty of opportunity with extra credit. Take his class!

I took Bio 10L this summer with Prof Svensson. It was a great class & he did a wonderful job of keeping the information engaging as well as relevant to what is happening in our society today. It is a lot of work since the course is only over 5 weeks but it's not difficult. He gives a clear understanding of what he wants. Easy A with hard work.

He's a great professor, so inspirational and passionate about every topic that gets passed to the students. Lots of work and assignments but lots of extra credit too. Material isn't that difficult, curves all tests, and is flexible.

Was a little nervous for the bug collection project going into this class, but it wasn't too bad. If you've taken Geary's Bio42, this class has a heavier workload (hard to believe I know). Daily quizzes on anatomy and taxonomy, study guides posted online. Curves tests, offers extra credit, and makes class fun. Journal project can be rough.

Professor Svensson is a phenomenal teacher. He is also by far the toughest and most work demanding class I have ever taken. Daily Anatomy Quizzes. Around 9 Tests Including Final. Extremely Demanding but It pays off at the end as you will actually remember what he teaches.

I adore Svensson! I highly recommend him. Bio 41 is very work heavy but such a great class and worth the effort. Stay on top of the work load and take advantage of extra credit. STUDY!!! Tons of quizzes, several essays, 12 pages of journal for every lab- draw big anatomy diagrams and get out in the field and write reflections. I loved this class!

Write down everything. Don't watch the random videos he posts - he will only grade you on in-class movies. Get excited for dissections and it will go better. DO NOT fall behind on your journal - it's a big part of your grade. The bug project is a lot of work but not as bad as everyone says. He likes people who come to his office hours. Curves exams

First off, Professor Svensson is an amazing teacher. Sure, he requires a large amount of work but it is all to help you. The journal is crucial to understanding the topics. His lectures cover exactly what the exam covers. I wish more teachers were like him, very passionate about his studies and carries that passion over to the students, he's great

This Professor truly cares about his field, wants his students to pass, showed a genuine interest in all of the student submissions and taught them accordingly. He offered me help whenever I asked for it, and even supplied extra material on subjects I was interested in. I took Animal Behavior with him and loved every minute of it. Great Professor!

Prof Svensson's passion is infectious and truly invigorating! I took biodiversity and extinction with him and he makes you so excited to learn, the resources he provides are relevant and new and continuously updated, he gives thoughtful responses to your grades, he is sooo fast at responding to emails! A real pleasure and makes you love to learn!

The class is extremely straight forward and every week is on the same schedules, about twice in the semester there were extra credit assignments that were worth a good amount of points (not you 10 or 15 like most teachers). There are at least two quizzes a week and a forum but everything is straightforward. Do the work-- Get a good grade. :)

I took his asynchronous environmental biology class, and while it was very educational, it was far too much work for a 3 credit class. Dont take it if you have no patience for reading and note-taking while watching documentaries.

Professor Svensson is my favorite prof at west valley! You can clearly tell how much he genuinely cares about what he teaches and the success of his students. His class format is great and he's a fair grader. There's a decent amount of material but it's all so interesting! He's very inspiring and helpful esp if you're a bio/enviro major. Great guy!

Lots of films and lectures weekly. WATCH THE FILMS OR YOU WONT DO GOOD ON EXAMS! Weekly discussion post (fairly simple). Participation in the posts matters! Easy A if you try.

Svensson is a great professor! He's passionate about what he teaches and wants you to do well. The class is a lot of work, but the material is not difficult. It's a lot of memorization, but as long as you put the time in, you'll be fine. Don't fall behind on projects and do the extra credit. Make sure to use the study guides he provides!

LOVE THIS PROF hes amazing. His lectures are extremely boring so be ready and they run almost an hour and a his swedish accent is heavy so turn on subtitles . Hes understanding when it comes to extensions and will pretty much always give you extra time if you email him and give a valid reason. He gave me a generous due date and is great w feedback

I have had multiple classes with Svensson and have really enjoyed them. Principles of Animal biology, a major class, is intense and full of work that ensures you learn your stuff! His lectures are chock-full of information and are delivered in an interesting and fun way. Svensson's passion for science comes through and makes class fun!

I've taken 3 classes with him and my only regret is that they were all online. Svensson is the #1 reason why I am currently pursuing a degree in animal biology. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone interested in bio, he changed my life. His assignments were a bit tough but so fun! Warning, his passion for animals and bio really rubs off on you!

so refreshing to get a teacher who seems passionate about their job I took a winter async bio class it lasted 4 weeks and was work heavy he gives a bunch of films and articles. put the films on 1.25 speed and take notes than ace every test really easy to contact and grades things practically the same hour you submit and gives helpful feedback 10/10

Amazing teacher. Heavy courseload, lots of long documentaries to watch, many short articles to read but was my favorite class I have ever taken. If you read and watch the material, you will pass. Very understanding, cares a lot about this topic, and it shows. Class is broken down well, lots of material covered in depth. Stay ahead and you will pass

Amazing online course. Not too much reading or writing besides on discussions and some of the quizzes. Very clear with instructions and leaves no questions unanswered. Highly recommend if you don't want a super taxing course, but also want to learn something new and interesting every week. Would definitely take again and highly recommend him.

I absolutely loved this class! - His passion for the material was truly inspiring. - The lectures were wonderful & the chosen documentaries were very impactful. - He was responsive to questions - Gave detailed feedback for each written homework assignment, which was greatly appreciated. I def learned & gained a better appreciation for biology.

For Prof Svensson, be prepared to read a lot of articles and watch a lot of videos. However, you learn A LOT in his class and it is well worth your while to prepare for quizzes, read the material, and set aside time to work on his class.

This class has inspired me to get back into biology. The class is lecture heavy and prepare to spend the entire class period listening and taking notes.There will be a lot of assigned documentaries and videos to watch outside of class so prepare. But all of this work is worth it if you truly want to learn something new. Very good and inspirational!

Professor Svensson is not only knowledgeable but also friendly. Prepare for a substantial amount of homework and quizzes; the course is challenging. However, the instructor's approach is reassuring, making the difficulty level feel less intimidating.

Animal Behavior with him was a super informative and inspiring class! His lectures and videos posted on canvas for homework are full of interesting facts about cool animals. Weekly discussion due on canvas about the subject of the week, requires some outside research but you learn fun things. And he will give you extra points on these if done well.

He is so passionate about what he teaches. Lectures are really long and part of the lab section usually ends up being part of the lecture as well. Lectures are jam-packed with info, so TAKE GOOD NOTES. The journal portion of this class WILL 100% be your downfall if you dont stay current on it. Overall tho I loved the class and would take him again

This class was transformative for me, and Prof Peter Svensson is amazing, super kind, and gives very constructive feedback. I am looking to take more of his classes. The course material is heavy but you learn a ton. Grading is very clear, and a lot of extra credit is available.

this class is by far the best class I have ever taken at WV. The classes media and article heavy, but you learn a ton. The Prof. is passionate and very kind. He gives great feedback and the grading criteria is clear, with tons of extra credit. if you follow the grading rubric, you will do great

A greatly transformative and inspiring class!

Great class, lots of reading and documentaries but you learn a lot. Prof is great and very passionate about the environment. Easy grader with lots of extra credit

Really great class and you will learn so much about the environment and how to make a difference. Pay attention to the discussion subjects as a lot of the quizzes are based on these. a lot of extra credit and feedback. Prof PS was really passionate about this subject, readings, media. Alot of the films we watched were inspiratoinal

Very knowledgable professor, you can feel his passion for the natural world. LOTS of lecture but they are all quite interesting so it's not too bad. Also offers a lot of extra credit opportunities!

The class is designed for those who are willing to do the work. Do not procrastinate on the journal, especially if you have other classes as a lot of exams happen around the same time. Study guides, lectures, and anatomy help immensely on exams. Genuine passion radiates from the Professor and he is very knowledgeable about this subject.

Professor Svensson is very pasionate and has a lot of knowledge on animals &the natural world. class is a lot of work& procrastination will screw you over so hard Stay on top of the journal study as you go throught the modules that way by the time the test is coming up you arent scrambling to learn about each phyla &answer the studyguide questions

Professor Svesson's environmental biology class was awesome, took an online class for the summer, a lot to absorb in 6 weeks but not an issue if you know how to manage your time which he is very clear about from the beginning. Learned a lot of great information and would take this class again! Finished with great condfidence in my future studies

This class is intimidating because of its fast pace, but professor Svensson helps by making CLEAR weekly reminders and suggestions on when to complete the material by. I loved the touches of humorous answers in the tests! Once you find your groove and understand that this is essentially a full time course, you will find success!

Professor Svensson's ANIMALBIO class is a lot of work, but the lectures are engaging and informative. The textbook is helpful, and using unstuckstudy AI for study prep can really save time.

Professor Svensson is an exceptional animal biology professor who brings passion and clarity to every lecture. He has a deep knowledge of the subject, and is also very kind and approachable. He is also very supportive and genuinely wants students to do well in his class. As long as you put in the work, you will definitely succeed in this class!

Peter Svensson is a caring, knowledgeable instructor. His online course materials were well-chosen videos of fascinating animal behavior from all over the planet. The required reading was interesting and we had plenty of time to do the work before assignments were due. Exams were fair and graded quickly and the main project was a very informative.

Mr. Svensson's class required a lot of work, but it was rewarding. The discussion posts made you learn a lot about animals and it was really interesting. The exams were quite hard because of the time limit. The written parts were hard to finish on time. The films will be on the exams so watch all of them. Put in the effort and you can get an A.

I took this class online and although I got an A, the work load is intense, I am talking 15+ hours a week with two tests and a discussion, although there are a lot of extra credit opportunities if your grade slips. The professor is very easy to get ahold of which was very helpful through out the semester.

Awesome Professor, he makes us read of few articles online and watch films and then we write of what we learn base on what was going on and there two quizzes every week which is important to study. As long as you're in task you will survive the semester ;)

Professor Svensson is great! Don't be too intimidated to take Animal Biology, it can be difficult but it's fine if you manage your time well and have a passion for zoology. Professor is very clear about expectations and offers VERY generous extra credit. My tips would be stay on top of the journal project, and pay close attention during lecture.

I loved Svensson, he is super friendly and informative. He does his job well, and almost always knows the answer to any question. A lot of videos, good lectures, and a LOT of studying. This is not a breezy class but I was happy to have a good professor. study guides he gives are helpful. A fun class and if you like bio the studying is bearable.

Prof. Svensson's class is reading heavy, however if you simply reach out and tell him what you need, he's extremely accommodating. The criterion for grading is extremely clearly laid out, and it's far from a challenge to get an A in his class. He writes paragraphs worth of comments for each assignment you turn in with crucial feedback to improve.

Professor Svensson is awesome but also the ONLY Animal Biology professor at West Valley. I do not recommend taking another lab at the same time as this as the journal will have you working vigorously. DO. NOT. PROCRASTINATE. Svensson gives informative lectures but will not upload them to canvas so note-taking is a must! Office hours are helpful! :)

This class was VERY homework heavy, but the material was very interesting. Be prepared to watch 2+ hours worth of documentaries/videos every week. It may seem like a lot but I actually really enjoyed the course and everything it covered. Svensson gave very good feedback on my papers and responded to all of my discussion posts. He was also lenient

Very easy to understand instructions. He gives very good and clear feedbacks, as well as recommending a few additional writings and films that might interest you. The class was not very hard, it was very fun. The sources assigned per unit were also very interesting and meaningful. Ten out of ten, great class to have!

This class was engaging, and the content was interesting. The course is not too difficult, and it is important to watch assigned films and lectures. Professor Svensson is clear about how he grades, and leaves detailed feedback.