He is O.K. not the best professor I have ever had but not the worst. Just make sure you take good notes because thats all he expects you to use for the test.

He is not so interesting... His class was a bit hard and he could mean at times. Gotta make sure u do the work or else u'll be lost.

He is extremely hard but the subject matter in itself is difficult. The only thing i can say is FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, read all of his papers with step by step directions and follow them. Take clear notes, bring a taperecorder, just follow the directions

This guy is not out to be your friend, he is there to teach students Biology and, unless you have a genuine interest in the subject matter, he has no tolerance for fools. If you were properly prepared, for Bio, in high school you should do fine.

I don't understand why everybody complains so much about this prof. Given that he is not the friendliest person ever, he's not a monster either. His lectures are very straight forward. As long as you take notes and do every lab you should be fine.

All of this negative feedback on Highley is very misplaced. This is no doubt a college level course. Only take this class if you are serious. But be aware, especially when it comes to cleaning labware, he's as precise as a robot and expects alot.

i donno what everyones talkin about...hes really good, he's nice and is very helpful always ready to help anyone out, wont go into futher work until u understand what hes explaining,and isnt anal about the labs at all ..guess hes more leanent than he was.

I think he is a wonderful teacher. You really have to pay attention and ask questions if you are unsure, but compared to all the other science teachers I have had, he was the best. My grades were a lot higher with him.

Nice guy, but no personality. Needs to lighten up a little. Very helpfull though. very smart.

Professor Highley is a nice teacher. However, one should struggle a lot to get a B if not an A. Don't expect an A just dream about it because u matter how much u study you still won't be able to get the grade that you expect. His lecture exam are easy, but the lab exams are really hard. Now it is up

I think Professor Highley was great. I hate biology and he made it ok.....His test are hard but its ALL from your notes. He was extremely helpful to me and very knowledgable on the subject. I tried to get him for Bio 2 but I couldn't and I got stuck with some other guy. I got an A in the class.

Great teacher, goes straight to the point, notes are from his transparensis and test are from the notes, never used the book, only his manual, Very well organized...I wish all my sciences were like that, I recommended.

Great Prof. His lecture's very clear and organized however He is very strict on certain rules for project and lab materials.You need to work hard to get good grades.People who said something negative about him probably didn't study and expected to get A.Stupid people! overall very intersesting class

Take good notes and you will get good grades. Test are straight from the notes and always a good curve. Strick on lab and project but a good teacher.

He is good at lecture, bad at labs. His test are right from the notes & he gives you the essay. But for labs he expects you to know too much & isn't always there for help when you need it. He does not tolerate people who are obviously lazy; so if you actually try with the labs,tests & paper, you should be ok. I got an A.

He is not the easiest teacher, but you learn alot from him. His exams are based on his lecture, so don't both buying the textbook. He'll tell you on the 1st day what to buy and what not to spend your $ on. His exams have multiple choice & an essay that he gives you beforehand. The only thing I didn't really like was his lab, he wasn't very helpful.

Professor Highley is a true college professor. Detailed lectures, pay attention to what is on the board and what he is saying as he describes each topic. Exams are tough, take good notes youll do well. Labs are detailed oriented to help visualize lecture material. Grades arent everything, class participation and effort are just as important to Him

He's quick; In order to pass, you have to take good notes and pay attention. He cares, but doesn't play around. You don't need the book, only the lab notebooks. If you like getting out of class early, this isn't that type of teacher; He utilizes every minute of his class time. Overall he's not bad.

I thought the worst at first, but i gave him a chance. I am the type of student that is just looking to "get bye". He grades easy with a curve. I couldn't believe i actually got a decsent grade when i expected the worst. he is willing to help.

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He is a soft spoken witty man, but he expects you to try your best. Overall, he is a good proffessor.

He is a very nice & good professor. The class itself is hard. There are 4 lecture tests, 2 lab tests, and a research paper. You don't have to buy the Biology book, just the lab notebooks. For such a hard class, he taught it well. He curves so it helps a lot.

He is a good professor. But don't buy the book. His exams are strictly from the notes which aren't alot. He's not hard if your in class and take all the notes.

highley's exams are STRAIGHT FROM THE NOTES people. you do NOT need the textbook so save yourself some dough. study from his notes and you shouldnt get lower than an A, especially with his curves. if you're not getting at least a B in his class, you're obviously not doing something right.

a great knowledgable professor; if you want to learn a lot take him; he's great and very interesting and he knows what he's talking about;

great professor; take him and u will learn a lot; make sure u take good notes.

HIS CLASS IS NOT HARD UNLESS YOU'RE TAKING A HEAVY SEMESTER COURSELOAD.MAKE TIME TO STUDY AHEAD--THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL & NEW VOCAB CAN OVERWHEALM.HIS TESTS ARE OFF THE NOTES.YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN WELL & WRITE FAST.A VERY SWEET PROFESSOR.THE STUFF ISN'T HARD; BUY BIO II NOTES IN BOOK STORES BY PROF. CRESCITELLI SINCE THERE'S NO REAL BOOK.

He is a taugh professor but he is reasonable. he explains everything clearly and tries to help students as much as possible and works out missed tests and deadlines with students. I definitly recommend him. If you wanna learn, take hime.

Prof.Highley is one of the nicest professors in BCC. If you want to learn a lot, work hard and have challenging labs - take him, you won't regret. Besides getting a lot of knowledge in his class, it was also very interesting and not boring at all. lecture exams are not hard, but you should really put a lot of effort into labs.

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Does not care about attendance, curves test to the point where it is impossible to fail, No homework, only one research paper, I mean, he's not the best or easiest professors but he's not as hard as this page makes him seem.

He is a really nice professor. The class is difficult itself but he is always willing to stop and help you if you don't understand. Great professor! But you don't need the book. Based off his lecture notes.

This professor is a really nice guy....dont even bother buying the book, i didn't open it once, strictly overhead notes....if u miss one class, u will fall behind.....show up to every class, take notes, and you should be ok

one of the best ever. he is hard, but he is fair, and is really a great guy. glad i took him!

Great teacher. Dont buy the book youll never use it. make sure you take notes.

I am taking professor Highley right now and I think he is a very good professor. He is a little unclear in his teaching but overall he is interesting and covers mostly everything you need to know in Bio II. my bio 1 professor did not do that. His labs are interesting and he makes you keep a comprehensive lab book for the end of the semester.

He is a dedicated teacher and tries to get down to the students' level to make them understand. Uses good analogies to get his point across. Tests are curved & essay question is given a week prior to the test. So if you know your notes well, you can get an A. Available during office times and easily approachable to clarify doubts. Text not needed.

Do not take this class if you are looking for a free ride. Professor Highley expects that you show up to class, take notes, & study them. If you meet that expectation, you will have no problem passing the class. Earning an ?A? in this class is certainly feasible. What I liked about Prof Highley is how he used common everyday subjects to teach the m

Hard but fair. All i got to say. You get an essay question a week before the test which helps you figure out what youre going to write. take all the extra credit!

I had highley for bio 101 summer class and he is amazing! He is very strict with cell phones and lab safety but he gave many extra credit opportunities and curved all of our tests.... So nice and cares about his students.. As long as you try and work hard you will get a good grade!

His class is difficult if you don't study or put in the work. He hands out a note packet and throughout the semester goes over each and every point and thats what the tests are on - there are no surprise questions if you study properly. If you're looking to learn, this class is for you. If you want an easy A, look elsewhere.

Honestly Highley is a very good professor. His tests are made up of everything that he teachs in lecture and during lab. Seriously if u=your looking for an easy A, dont take him. But dont let other comments scare you. He hard but if u really study hard then youll be fine.

the beginning of semester I didnot understand him, English is my second language.when I got used to his method of teaching,I learned a lot. there are 3 test from combined chapters and 3 lab test plus a research paper. be careful he is true scientist and picky one. if you want to learn something and science is your major take his class.

I go to Rutgers (NB) I can honestly say its the easisest science class I've taken and yes I'm a STEM major. He gives a lot of extra credit,no booke required and I studied 2hrs before an exam and got A's. He's not that helpful in lab but they're easy. He also tends to ramble in lecture. Take him especially if you're a non-bergen student.

Very knowledgeable. Has a clear passion for biology. Gives a packet of notes for each unit and lectures based off of them. Study the packets, pay attention to his lectures, and you'll be fine. Labs are thorough (he wrote the lab book). If you're interested in pursuing biology, Highley's your man.

I don't care what people say, Professor Highley is a great professor. Yes, he can be opinionated, but that does not take away from the quality of his lectures. He is really clear when he explains concepts and will spend as much time as necessary on topics that students don't fully understand. He is also very fair when it comes to exam material.

Others may think that Prof. Highley was not a great professor.. however, my question to those others is, what did you expect from the chair of the biology department? Highley was specific and detail oriented, which are characteristics that any biology professor should have. Yeah, he was a little uptight sometimes, but he was still a great teacher

He's material is very clear. I took him for BIO-101 and BIO-201, if he was teaching other BIO courses i would take them. He is a tough grader, but he assigns a lot of extra credit.

Great professor if you love bio. He really knows what hes talking about and talks about some really interesting stuff. Some of his lectures are tough to follow if youre a bio newbie but hes always down to talk after class and explain further.

He definitely is not an easy A but he is an example a real teacher. He knows what he wants and is not very lenient. Lecture was made up of 4 exams (75+ multiple choice and essay that is given before hand) and a paper. Lab was made up of 2 open-book lab tests/practicums and a grade for the lab notebook. Not an easy course but one of my favorite.

Best science professor I've had. You won't have to worry about homework. Just make sure you take notes and attend lectures. Many don't like him but I learned a lot from him and made me like biology even more.

He's a great professor overall. He clearly knows what he's talking about and wants you to feel connected to the content. However, he will expect you to know ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING on the tests, so study HARD. He also prepares the biology majors for upcoming courses, which is honestly my favorite part about him.

Professor Highley runs a challenging but rewarding BIO101 class. Attend lectures and utilize study aids like Unstuck AI to master the dense course material. Exams are tough, but worth the effort.

Professor Highley made class bearable. I only took his lab class though. He's good at giving feedback and explains lab procedures well. There isn't technically homework for the course, but he expects the lab questions to be done during the week before next class. Overall, helpful professor and the labs were fun in my opinion.