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MR. PACOVSKY IS THE BEST SCIENCE TEACHER THAT I HAVE TAKEN SO FAR. HE IS HELPFUL AND HE'S ALWAYS TRYING TO FIND WAYS TO TEACH YOU MORE. I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE TO TAKE MR. PACOVSKY. HE'S VERY GOOD.
Very helpful teacher.. if you study then you shouldn't have a problem
very difficult subject it should be broken down into two semesters we had to go through the chapters very fast
Very good teacher... Very helpful ! Always willing to work with you ! Gives you the notes...
This class is not an easy course. You have to pay attention and listen to the professors lecture to fully comprehend it. But he will go over all the power point lectures in class to make sure you understand it.
I enjoyed this class with this professor. From the start he tells you what is expected and its up to you to get things done.
he is very helpful, gives you powerpoint notes to follow along, & always reviews for test!
He is a very nice teacher. You need to study to pass the test. Gives alot of notes and you study those notes which are like 17 pages for each test. He will help a little on the tests. Funny guy. Reccomend if your not lazy.
Very tough, but incredibly helpful and he knows his stuff!! Lots and LOTS of information, sometimes becomes an overload.. He is very fair in grading and keeps things interesting =)Be prepared to study, A LOT!! The subject itself is tedious but becomes interesting at the end of the class.
Professor Pacovsky is a great teacher. His classes are not the easiest around but if you study and attend class you will do just fine. In his lab class we do different experiments with the microscopes. We only do lab reports and only a final exam,no quizes! If you need any help he is willing to help..overall he is of the best biology professor!
Dr. Pacovsky is a great teacher, his way of teaching makes the class much more interesting.
His lab are excellent because it's more has hand on, but the lab write up can be a little diffcult. Beside that he is a great teacher.
Dr. Pacovsky is a great teacher. i drove from lake worth to belle glade every monday just for his class. Dr. P. is informative and inspiring. He is one of the few teachers who care. His teaching style is fun and easy to follow. I recomend him to anyone who needs a class that he is teaching.
AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!! He is clear about everything he says and he tries in every way he can to help you pass his class. On top of that he HILARIOUS! Best teacher of all time! You won't be sorry if you take his class.
Very great and Helpful teacher
Great teacher and very helpful.
Just an awesome teacher, teaching an awesome course. His lectures were clear and to the point, although there was always a story that pertained to the material we were discussing. A great teacher, with a wonderful background, and one of the highest dedications towards education. He will definitely make you work for your grade in every class.
Professor pacovsky is a great teacher. He wants you to learn. His classes are not the easiest around but if you study you will do fine. If you dont understand something he is more than willing to help you. Overall great professor if you want to learn something.
This was a great class. Profesor Packovsky is great, he has a genuine personality and keeps things interesting. Microbiology was on of my most favorite classes!
UGH! Over-dramatic! He teaches really well.. but i personally hate science. Talks forever and tests are torture.. but he is very helpful and understanding.
Amazing professor, really knows his stuff. Kept the class interesting throughout and really motivated you to learn. Both lab and lecture classes were challenging and awesome.
He is very smart and it seems as if he knows everything there is to know about science. I feel as if he doesn't simplify it enough. His test are killers, but studying makes it a tad bit simpler!
The lab is very fun and interactive. It helps simplify the lecture class alot. The packets that he give are very hard but the lab write ups are more simple.
He's a good teacher and helpful. His tests are challenging. As long as you take notes, pay attention, and study you will do well. I recommend anyone to take him.
He's a great teacher. His tests are challenging but he's very helpful. I would recommend anyone to take his class.
Dr. P is great! He uses his own notes so you won't have to worry about purchasing a textbook! I enjoyed coming to class each and every day and he is a science comedian lol!
Dr. P is great! He's got a lot to teach and trust him when he says, "Would I lie to you?"
Very knowledgable teacher, thorough ability to teach. His tests are sometimes difficult. Recommended for those who want to learn their class rather than just pass.
Pacovsky is a teacher that really knows his subject. He also is not one of those teachers that is all about getting you the information, and then getting you out of his class. If one of his colorful side-stories can help a student understand a concept, he will go out of his way to tell it.
Dr. P is by far one of the best professors located on the Belle Glade campus. He takes his time to teach the subject rather than speaking little on the lessons and sending us on our way. He don't just give you a grade, you have to earn it. I recommend everybody to take his class.
Dr. P ROCKS!!! lol I enjoy going to class because there's no doubt that I will learn something new each and everytime I walk through that door. I love the fact that textbooks were not mandatory...he provided us with everything we needed. TAKE HIM!!
Great teacher, really knows his stuff. Very helpful outside of class if you ask.
I liked the way he taught the material. It was easy to understand. he gets off topic sometimes but that made the class interesting, his stories were fun. the test were all fill in the blank but if you studied all the notes given you will do well. i will definately take this class again.
Great professor.
Very helpful teacher and has a good sense of humor. This is a very good class to take.
Awesome professor, and very fun class. You won't need a textbook sense he will give you all the information you need, but make sure to study hard and you'll be fine.
Professor is awesome at what he does, he helps you save money because he provides the notes, and he always makes it fun and challenging, if you don't study hard it will be a difficult course!
I took his lab only. Great professor, very helpful. Not need of book. Got an A. Just do the labs, not big deal, he explains what he wants done. Labs are 75% of grade. Be on the top 30% of the class and you get an A. Learnt to use the microscope correctly. Hands down the best from the west and I live very much east.
Dr. Pacovsky is a great teacher who loves what he does and makes his classes interesting which keeps the students more attentive. We don't use a textbook in this course but even though we don't use one you still learn a lot.
This professor is an excellent professor. He is like a teacher doctor because he know all this staff so good, he explain so good too. He is so smart. I love him.
Mr. Pacovsky is a great teacher. He makes class very interesting and fun to learn. I recommend people to get him as a teacher because you will learn in his class, he is very helpful.
Great professor! Best at PBSC on the Belle Glade Campus, is not easy but makes you earn your grade! You learn a lot and it will stick with you for life! I will probably end up with an A in the lecture as well as the lab!
Dr. Pacovsky does a very thorough job of explaining the concepts presented in this class. Also, he has no problem using real-life situations on the fly in order to help make some idea cleaer and more understandable.
Dr. P is the man. he knows what he is talking about. He is very clear and precise of what he expects of when and when something is due. Does his part to accomidate you in any way he can. You should definatley take him if you can.
Dr. P is a really great professor. He is all about student success and helps all his students pass his class.
Great teacher. He gioves you a outline that is where the tests are made. If you stude the outline you will perform well in the class.
Dr. Pacovsky is the greatest science teacher on the Belle Glade Campus. He's not very easy but if you come to class and do what you're supposed to do then you're sure to pass!!
Dr. P is a great Professor, Just need to do what he says and you will pass the class. Just need to study !!!!!!!!!!
Great Professor just need to study
Great Professor vey good with students and funny just need to study
Great professor but you must-must-must study. No homework (besides studying and powerpoint presentation)!
great teacher and mentor
great teacher
Great Professor, but you really do need to study the notes that he gives you. Also don't come in late...he'll make fun of you :)
Great Professor just study and don't procrastinate.
I a Dual Enrollment Student and i though he was a excellent professor. He was very helpful and reasonable.
Very hard tests, but a fair teacher.
Great teacher, knows his material and is real helpful. He gives you everything you need to pass his class. Just need to put in the study time to pass the class. Would recommend him to everyone
Awesome teacher! Dr. Pacovsky is the best sciencve teacher in the Belle Glade campus. He does everything he can to help you pass the class but you have to study really hard!
COURSE WAS HARD HOWEVER VERY INFORMATIVE AND CLEAR
If you study what he tells you will be on the test it is easy to get an A. He gives extra credit with every exam and quiz and he teaches in a way that you actually retain the information since it is interesting. Best teacher ever, no doubt.
Save your money. I would not take this professor again.
do NOT taket his professor he assigns way to much work is a complete jerk if he gets irrated for whatever reason his test are extremely hard DONT TAKE HIM
DO NOT take this teacher assigns way to much work and gets very mean at times just do yourself a favor and dont take him his tests are very hard fill in the blanks no word banks included DONT TAKE
This class is hard but he gives you everything you need for the most part. His exams are extremely hard, fill the blank with no word bank. He expects a lot of his students. He does want to see his students succeed. He gives a lot of notes and a lot of info. RECORD his lectures and you will do fine bc he says stuff & it shows up on the exams.
The only people who will not like this professor are the ones not willing to put the work in to do well. He loves science and wants to prepare his biology majors for life at "The big 4 year universities" (as he always reminds us). And he is right. If you can't hack it in a first year biology class at a community college, you picked the wrong major!
I really enjoyed this teacher. He's definitely very educated and his lectures are not boring. He knows what he's talking about. His tests are a little difficult because they are all fill in the blank. However, if you REALLY study the note packets he gives you, you will do fine. He also gives freebie answers on every test which was really awesome.
Dr. P is a great teacher. He really make learning Biology fun. I would recommend him to any person taking his classes. His tests can be challenging, but so long as you study, you will do well. Honestly. Take his class!! He will make you laugh, and teach you information all at the same time.
Great teacher, Dr.P is intelligent,funny, and cares. Did not use the book for Bio1Lab, save your money. His test are challenging, you need to spend 7hours/wk studying in order to get a 100% on every test/exam. No MC, all fill in the blank. He does a good job keeping students engaged during lectures. Grades are based on class rank. NOT FOR SLACKERS
One of the greatest professors.
He is really a great teacher. You need to work hard, but there is extra credit on the tests. His Test are multiple choice, but study the material he gives you and you will do great. I got over 100% on every test I took.
Great Professor. Very clear, helpful, and funny. His test are hard but if you study the notes you'll do fine. His grading is awesome because he grades by class average so you're guaranteed to pass.
Awesome professor, very funny and knowledgable. Keeps the room alive, even when talking about uninteresting material.
Had for MicroLab. Dreaded his class.Lab reports every week. fill in blank tests.Unnessary & Humiliating comments to students. I feel sorry for anyone stuck in his class.Would NOT recommend!
you must show up to class on time or he will call you out. lab reports due every week that dont necessarily reflect the exams. tests are fill in the blank with no word bank so you MUST know the names of the bacteria and the disease they cause. ALOT of studying to pass his tests but he grades you by Rank which maked it easier. stressful class
He is the best professor ever. He always makes sure everyone understand the materials and no one is falling behind. He is very interesting,funny and so alive for an old man. Take him he is the best i am telling you, you will love him and learn a lot of things about biology.
love him!! he is the one and only. He is professor Pacovsky, he is very knowledgeable, and he knows how to communicate with his students. he wil help you alot and knows how to make funny jokes. His tests and his quizzes are not easy but he will make sure you know the materials before you take his test. He is nice and funny.
great professor, although the exams are tough and there is tons of info to study, he tells you everything you need to know.
HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR.HE ALSO TEACHES WELL BUT ALL HIS TESTES ARE FILL IN THE BLANK AND ITS VERY CHALLENGING QUESTIONS ON ALL O
Do not take this class if you do not want to be stressed out for 3 months. His tests are fill in the blank and are difficult.
Awesome professor. Super clear and concise. Made things easy to understand and was helpful in retaining information. Took him for lab: different viewpoint on the coursework, and the first few weeks we walked around outside for ecology observations. Lots of dissections. Midterm and final are fill-in-the-blank but if you retain, you will remember lol
Great professor, even better person. He makes the class interesting but fair warning, you have to study for his test and quiz. You don't need the book which is great saved $200 dollars. Highly recommend him, if you aren't doing well you can speak to him and he will do what he can to help you. Better than Jackson.
I loved his class, he's a great person and is really interested in his classes getting A's. He has a great sense of humor, but he will make sure you learn the material. The class was challenging but it was awesome. I would recommend him to anyone, if you really want to learn.
Dr. P is very nice, however he is not clear at all. He talks in circles and After his 5 minute "lectures" everyone is looking around lost because he does not properly explain things. I have a 3.5 GPA and work very hard, be careful because he grades however he wants. He just picks the grade that pops in his head! Not consistent grading at all!
This class is easy to pass IF YOU STUDY! Don't be lazy. Dr. P doesn't even require a book. Print the notes and study them. he tells you exactly what is going to be on the test and gives freebies during the test too! He wants to see you succeed. By far the best professor I have had at PBSC
He is by far one of the BEST teachers I have ever had! If you dont have a sense of humor you may be offended by his craziness and how simply blunt he is - I enjoyed it! You can see his passion for this subject and he really wants the students to learn. This class is not easy and takes alot of your time. THIS IS COLLEGE so grow up and quit whining!
He's really hard if you a job or even two other classes that you are taking at the same time that you are taking his class your are in trouble n he's mean at times like if you ask a question he might call you dumb for asking that question DON'T TAKE HIM if you want an A
I did not like him personally. He can be mean spirited, and he can come off like he is better than everyone else; however, his a good teacher. You have to study and put in the work, but you will learn
All tests are fill in the blank and tricky, so this class requires A LOT of studying outside of class. He also thinks he's hilarious and will humiliate you if you're late by even a minute.
People who say this class is too hard/impossible are not putting out any effort. personal differences aside with this guy, he is a really great bio teacher, and his class is organized and informative. it is his classroom, show him that you respect that, and you won't have any problem. take what you need from his lecture, and ignore what you don't.
DrPacovsky is a great professor. He really enhances the students study habits and learning capabilities by making his quizzes and tests fill in the blank. Anyone that says this class is too hard or that the professor is bad in any way is exaggerating. This class is easy to pass as long as you put in an effort.
Dr. P is the best! As long as you take notes and pay attention in class (which requires showing up to class), his fill in the blank tests are easy. He doesn't like to fail people, only wants to see you succeed! He's funny, VERY intelligent, and helpful if you ask him. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn!
Awesome teacher. He has a great sense of humor and is very clear.
Dr. P is awesome and he's super hilarious. I never find myself looking at the clock to see when class gets out. He asks of you what most professors do; be punctual, pay attention in class, participate. To be prepared for quizzes and exams.. study EVERYTHING in lecture hand outs and board notes.
Overall awesome instructor. Funny and clever as all instructors should be. Fun learning experience.
Dr. P, is an exceptional professor, Definitely recommend him! he cares about your education and your future. His quizzes and exams prepare you for a 4 year university, and if you study the notes you'll have no problem passing his class. He's a comical teacher and he is very understanding and open with his students. Great Professor!!
Dr. P, is an exceptional professor, Definitely recommend him! His quizzes and exams prepare you for a 4 year university, and if you study the notes you'll have no problem passing his class. He's a comical teacher and he is very understanding and open with his students. Great Professor!!
Great professor, he takes time to explain his lectures thoroughly and cares about his students education. Would definitely recommend him.
Dr. P is a great professor. He keeps you interested the entire class, and helps you understand everything. As long as you pay attention and study you are sure to get a good grade.
DR.P was one of the BEST teachers I've had this semester. his tests are all fill in the blank but if you put in the time to study you will do fine in his class. also, you don't need to purchase the text book because he emails you his notes and that's what you would use to study.
DR.P is a great professor! all his tests are fill in blank so as long as you study the notes he emails you and the things he writes on the broad you will do great. I highly recommend taking this class.
Dr. P is a great teacher!!! he knows exactly how to explain a lecture so that the students are able to understand him and he is very patient. Overall he provides an outstanding learning environment in which it allows the student to have the ability to learn and feel comfortable enough to ask questions.
I HIGHLY reccomend this professor! He teaches with respect to every learning type. His tests are challenging but fair. If you study you will get an A. He is very cool to talk to, ask questions and he is also very funny with what he applies his lessons to. I pray this professor stays at PBSC. I intend on taking this professor for future courses.
Dr. P is a man that's very passionate about his job and is driven to have students succeed in his class. Study what he puts on the board as well as the online notes, and his fill in the blank tests will be a breeze. Not an easy professor, but if you put in the effort it will pay off. Highly recommended!
Very organized and knowledgeable professor. Fill in the blank tests, but you learn a lot. If you study you'll be fine.
Dr. Ray is a great professor who really wants his students to learn. He is very helpful, gives extra credit opportunities and is funny. You do have to study a lot though.
Dr. P is one of the best professors I've ever had! His exams are all fill in the blank, but he gives tons of extra credit! You have to study a lot, but if you work hard, you can def get an A!
WARNING! WARNING! Be prepared to learn! Only serious biology major students are allowed to enter. Lectures are interesting. He uses various methods to help his student understanding difficult concepts. Exams are challenging since they force you to LEARN if they want to pass this class. Overall, great teacher and had a pleasant experience learning.
Dr. P is a great professor. Learn to pay attention or else. NO SLACKERS ALLOWED. His exams are super challenging but you'll understand why after a semester with him. He sends out all the notes you'll ever need for the class and more. Overall, I'm glad that I had the opportunity of learning so many things from him. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
Dr. Pacovsky is nice. He knows what he is doing. I'm very impressed by his knowledge. Very broad. The tests and quiz are all filling in the blank. But they are in the handouts he gave. Sometimes, the tests and quiz are pretty difficult to understand. if you want to get an A, you must study real hard.
Dr. P is a great professor that gives you all the tools you need tip succeed in his class, you just have to dedicate the time and effort into studying acne learning what it's taught.
Dr. P is an amazing teacher and I would strongly reccomend you take his class if you want to learn. His lectures are very interresting and I was always sad to have to miss his class. His tests are very fair but they are fill in the blank so you MUST study if you want to do good. This is not a class you can just wing it in. Trust me.
He is very interesting and keep you attentive in class. Tests are difficult, but with proper studying it is possible to get an A or higher. Would definitely recommend him to students.
He is a funny teacher and doesnt make the material boring. I would highly recommend this class if you are going into a Biology related field. I would compare the class structure to that you would expect to find at a university. While it may be hard to achieve an "A" all the help is provided.
Dr p is very helpful, and dedicated to teaching his students. gives challenging exams, but encourages study techniques that will help you get an A
Dr P is a great teacher and doesnt make the material boring. I would highly recommend this class if you are going into a Biology related field. I would compare the class structure to that you would expect to find at a university. While it may be hard to achieve an "A" all the help is provided.
Dr. P is the best teacher to take for this course. You'll learn from both his experience as a scientist and teacher. He's full of information and very vivid
Dr. P was a great instructor. He is extremely helpful to those who WANT the help. Bottom line study hard and you will be fine.
Really hard tests but works with you if you need help.
Easy professor if you already have a basic understanding of biology. He can be funny during his lecture\discussions however he can also be very irritable and start yelling for no reason which is awkward in class. Overall, he is a very lenient grader and takes notice of students that contribute to class discussion. Take his class
Never a dull moment with Dr. Pacovsky! This teacher makes learning fun and actually interesting, his teaching style helps you truly understand the material. If you attend class you are sure to pass!!
Dr. Pacovsky is by far the best science teacher at ANY campus at PBSC. He is absolutely brilliant, and also hilarious. Specifically, I had him for principles of biology 2 & lab and also microbiology & lab. His class is no joke, a lot of memorization and studying ahead if you do choose to take him. But I would 100% recommend him to anyone!!!
this is a hard class. His way of teaching is having you print out notes to bring to class and then he lectures by reading off of a powerpoint. His tests are ALL fill in the blank. Either you know it or you don't.
His grading system is VERY beneficial. His lectures are long, but he covers everything. You need to read the lecture noted before class AND after class. The book wasn't needed BUT study groups are your best friend!!!! I liked him as a professor but I personally wouldn't take him again. NOT a fan of bio, he is difficult so goodluck!
Dr. P is great! I took his general bio lab and it was very interesting. He gives you a study guide right before tests. He wants students to do well in his class. You do one lab every class and if you get done early, then you are free to leave! I would definitely recommend him.
I took the 6 week version of his class and managed to get an A. As long as you show up to class, pay attention, participate, and take good notes, it's hard to fail the class. I barely had to study because I took extensive notes and went to the SI sessions before the test (in which u are literally handed the test questionsanswers).
If there aren't any classes left to take then still don't take him, he's horrible. You might not pass but, it's your choice if you want to take the risk! Also, if you miss a class it's like you're asking to fail.
Dr. P is fantastic. He truly wants his students to learn the material. Is he easy? No. If you are taking this as pre req for nursing, he is the professor you want to take to learn the material. His tests are fill in the blank, so you must study and understand the material. Highly recommend.
Dr. P is one of my favorite professors I've ever had. He teaches very well and gives great visuals to explain difficult concepts. His tests are fill in the blank and tough but if you study and pay attention in class then you will be fine. Study and you'll get an A. Every test has extra credit. Study groups are beneficial. Overall, great professor.
I would consider myself an average student and I passed with a B. Tests are fill in the blank NO WORD BANK! BUT he gives a great review before the test AND he prints out the notes SO YOU DONT HAVE TO PURCHASE THE $300 BOOK! thanks Dr. Pacovsky! He tells you straight from the notes what to study for the test so study it and you will pass! TAKE HIM!
Dr. Pacovsky is very knowledgeable, but he is downright rude and disrespectful to women and other races. To pass his class you need to memorize pages of notes. His test are fill in the blank (no word bank) and most of the questions aren't complete sentences. He also has a nasty temper so NEVER be late.
This class was a joke. The professor prints out his lecture notes and you are expected to read them all and memorize everything for his quiz's and exams which are ALL fill in the blank (no word bank). He gives no homework, no study guides, and for his exam reviews he tells you to put a dot, star, or smiley next to the info that may be on the exam.
Dr. Pacovsky is a wonderful professor. He prints out Lecture notes that save you from buying the book! Yes, his tests are fill in the blank but this makes you really learn and remember the material. I would definitely recommend him to someone going into a pre-health major of any kind. Also, he does rank based grading which is awesome.
Dr. P is a fantastic professor! He is very well educated in Biology which makes the class more enjoyable. He is there to help you, but you should know you will have to work to get a good grade. His notes are the best part of the class. Because they are so in depth, I am able to keep them to help study for the DAT, which is a life saver. Take Dr. P!
If you actually want to learn Biology, you must take Dr. Pacovsky. He makes you work for your grade and his test are challenging. But because he studied at great schools himself, like Berkely and Michigan state; his knowledge is worth so much more then what PBSC can normally offer in their teachers.
Dr. P is an amazing professor. If you want an easy A then you definitely shouldn't take him, but if you actually want to learn, he is awesome. He also offers a ton of extra credit on his exams, so even though they are hard, you can skip about 20 fill in the blanks and still get 100%.
Great Teacher, Very Knowledgeable, & Gives Great Examples.
Makes you learn but also makes it difficult to get anything but an "A." Seriously, out of a 60 question test, he only grades 48 questions, giving you 12 freebies. He also regularly and directly answers 6-8 questions during the quizzes/tests. He gives you all of the necessary notes printed out, and tells you exactly what you need to know. Take him.
Best teacher I have ever had. Yes, he gives fill in the blank tests, but he is an awesome teacher. I highly recommend. Gives visual demonstrations that help you understand better. Very caring and hilarious.
Amazing teacher, this is my second time taking the class, I didn't pass the first time I took it with a different professor and he makes my last teacher look terrible. There are 3 tests and 3 quizzes, both 2 weeks apart, and he is willing to help you. They are fill in the blank, but he gives you exactly what you need, no more and no less.
Dr. P is a great professor. Just be prepared for "FILL IN THE BLANK TESTS". You must absolutely read the information at he gives to you. He is an understanding professor and sends out notes for the semester so you don't have to buy a book unless you want to.
Fill in the blank tests require no critical thinking, just the ability to regurgitate the information. Does a very great job presenting the material and gives out the notes so the textbook isn't necessary.
Great teacher! Loved his lectures, definitely explains everything thoroughly. You definitely won't need the textbook; his notes are all you need for the tests. Just be ready to start memorizing & studying to earn that A! Great guy overall.
Impossible to fail if you show up to class and you don't need the book
If you want to learn, This is the teacher for that. Best teacher ever, as a college teacher he really go out his way to try to help every students understand the material. The quiz prepares you for the tests. WARNING: Test and Quiz are FILL IN THE BLANK you must study the material.
he is amazing. tests ARE fill in the blank, 3 tests 3 quizzes, no midterm no final and none of the tests are cumulative. You will print out his lecture notes, there is no textbook.. You HAVE to study, you have to pay attention, you HAVE to take notes. You have to work but you will learn more from Dr. P than any other bio teacher.
Very good teacher I'll definitely take him for my next class . Sometimes he is just way to nice students that disrespect should be kicked out of class.
Dr. Pacovsky is the best professor I have ever had. His lectures are printed out for the most part. He always adds extra to be written down. MY recommendation is to make a small 3-4 person study group.
TAKE THIS MANS CLASS! Dr.P is a wonderful professor. His class is not an easy A what so ever, but you only take 3 quizzes and 3 tests. He provides you with these awesome lecture notes that have everything that you'll need to get an A on all the tests and quizzes. Dr.P truly cares about all his students and loves what he does. TAKE HIM.
Best professor I've ever had! Looked forward to his class. Genuinely cares about his students and his passion for teaching shows during his lectures and the way he supports his students. The 3 tests are all fill in the blank, and he gives a pretty good idea on what will be on them by telling you to "star/smiley face" concepts in his handout notes.
Pacovsky is an AMAZING professor. Easily one of the best I've had at PBSC. He emails you all of the notes, and is very thorough in his lectures. I learned so much in his class. His tests are kind of tough, they arnt multiple choice. You will be filling in the blank and writing out definitions, but he REALLY helps you out and gives lots extra credit
This professor was awesome! took this class because i needed another elective, and so glad i did. He taught me so much about environmental science and now i know more. This teacher is so good that i wanted to change my major to this lol. He is very nice, YOU MUST STUDY OR YOU WILL NOT PASS. But the info stays with you for life. Def would take again
Great professor if you care and want to learn about Biology. His lectures and notes can be a heavy load, but they reflect exactly what is to be expected for his test. He is a very inspirational professor and he cares deeply about his students.
Thoughtful teacher who is going to do his best for his student to pass without making it easy for you. He will always figure out a way so that all his student work their ass out and get out of his class happily or crying but knowledgable and smarter. He is funny and will help out if you struggle
Pacovksy.... Is the BOMB. He is super easy to befriend, and when you do, it'll motivate you to do well in class. He has fantastic energy... but it can be a bit much at times. Don't expect an easy class, though.
Dr. Ray is amazing. I took him for both BSC1010 and lab, got an A in both. Although I will admit, his tests are ridiculously difficult, BUT he gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit. He emails his notes which are very detailed, yet understandable. He always writes stuff from memory/knowledge, so I knew he would be an intelligent professor.
I have previously taken him for three biology classes and passed with flying colors, so I figured taking him for chemistry would be the best choice. I was so wrong. I believe he has to brush up on his chemistry and figure out how to prepare his lectures better. He leaves me clueless in chemistry and seems to make it much harder than it is.
This man is amazing. Dr. Pacovsky is an encyclopedia of knowledge. His lectures go in-depth and may be hard to digest, but he gives you print-outs that outline everything you need to know. You have to put in the effort to pass the class, but that knowledge really stays with you for the future. Plus, he wears the best Hawaiian shirts.
I took him for Bio 2, this is not an easy class YOU NEED TO STUDY, his quizzes are 3 pages of fill in the blank and his test ares 6-8 pages of fill in the blank . Try to read ahead before class, so you already know somewhat the materiel of what you are going to learn . Start studying about 2 weeks before the test date, if you start a weak before
I took Dr. P for Bio I and II and Gen Chem 1. I received a B, A and A respectively. He is very clear about what he is going to test you on 90% of the time. The other 10% is random stuff he may have not gotten the chance to go over in class. Don't be scared off by his fill in the blank style tests. Show up, take good notes, and study with others
Awesome Hawaiian shirts, you have to actually study his quizzes are not multiple choice but for the test this time it was.
I took Dr. Pacovsky for both 1010 lecture and lab. He is nice guy, willing to help and explain anything. I will say his tests and quizzes are very challenging, but if you want to actually learn about bio, Dr. P is your man. I got an A in his lab and a B in his lecture, but I earned those grades and in his class, you will literally EARN your grade.
Best science related prof I've ever had! Really cares & understands his students. He's funny. Makes the lectures interesting. Emails you the lecture notes, just print them out & bring them to class. ALL tests are fill in the blank. You have to earn your grade so spend a lot of time studying!
this man is sooo hard to pass no matter how i study i still get a bad grade his exams are fill in the blank and 2 midterms 1 final mulitple choice
Dr. P is very knowledgeable! I took him for Bio 1 & 2. One word of advice Bio 1 is nothing compared to his Bio 2 class, it a lot more challenging. Has a dry sense of humor and can sometimes make offensive jokes but overall a good professor. Would recommend for a motivated science student not for those just trying to graduate who don't care.
Best Bio teacher ever. He explains everything on the board and prints out lecture notes for you which makes it super easy. Makes jokes in class which keeps it going and is a very caring person. If you don't study you won't pass he has fill in the blanks but its exactly what he tells you will be on them so if you don't study you probably won't pass.
Gives informative and interesting lectures. Great professor.
He's great. Your grade is based on three quizzes and three tests. Quizzes are fill in the blank and very straightforward, while tests are multiple choice and tricky. His lectures are very informative, and his notes are great. He makes a difficult subject alot easier. This is still a difficult college level science class, but it's easier with him.
Easily the best Biology professor on campus. He is super knowledgeable and can "dumb down" any concepts that you don't understand. This is not an easy A class, but he gives you all of the tools needed to succeed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Amazing teacher. Very knowledgeable, and overall great guy. Gave us everything we needed to pass. Extremely hard to fail this class unless you just never show up.
Dr. P is honestly amazing. He is incredibly smart and he knows it all. Took his 6 week class and although the lectures and tests are heavy he makes sure to let you know what you need to know specifically; he always did his best to help us succeed in this class. Recommend 10/10.
Dr Ray is such an excellent professor. He TEACHES, he cares that you get what he's teaching, otherwise, he is willing to meet with you individually to make sure of that. He is hilarious and makes the class everything but boring. He's my most favorite professor and I will seek him out for all my other classes. PS... extra credits to be earned.
There are so many wonderful things I could say about Dr. P, but just know that you will not regret taking any of his classes. His lectures are very interesting and are structured in a such a way that you are truly absorbing the material. He puts in a lot of effort to make sure his students succeed and enjoy the material.
Very detailed professor. Actually helps you understand the material and gives you the notes to do so! Took him for Bio 1 and taking him again for Bio 2. Take him you wont regret it!
He's pretty straightforward, he lectures what will be on the test & nothing more. He has his own notes that we print out & whatever is on those notes will DEF be on tests/quizzes! 3 fill-in the blank quizzes fyi... but as long as you study the material, you'll be fine. Just make sure to STUDY, don't slack off, pay attention, & you'll get an A.
Professor Pacocsky is a very blunt guy and for that I thank him. Hes not the type of professor that wants to complicate your life. In fact, he is quite the opposite. For an example, instead of requiring the students to buy a textbook, he creates his own outlines of the chapters. So in return, he condenses hundreds of info into maybe 100.
I love this man. He's amazing. Just take him, don't second guess it. He's the most genuine, sincere, prof I have had so far at this college & my absolute favorite. Definitely one of those that impact your life forever. No book, he provides notes. Tests you on the exact thing you study for. Helps you with any challenges. He needs a pay raise for sur
Amazing professor!! You defiantly wont fail this class. Read lecture notes, and over his review he points out the important stuff that will be on your test. He is super funny, keeps your alert & awake. Gives amazing notes.
Focused on his research, not his students.
His notes are amazing, he tells you what could be on the exams every time. You're going to have to study for this class if not you will not get a good grade. You're graded on three fill in the blank quiz's and three multiple choice exams. He is very good at explaining hard to understand concepts and is willing to answer or explain any questions.
Pacovsky is absolutely wonderful! He keeps the lectures entertaining! 100% recommend taking his clss
Great professor!! He gives out his own notes which are outlined nicely and makes lectures interesting. He also lets you know which sections to study for tests. I read the chapters before class and then studied twice a week and passed just fine. Be ready to memorize!!
Professor P was awesome. He provides his own "textbook" and tells you what will be on the test BUT it is a lot of information and you have to take the time to study or you will not pass. He is extremely knowledgable and he keeps your attention during lectures. Just read the sections before class and study what he says and you will pass.
Great professor, he completely sets you up for success. I would've had an A if I had put the work in but I got a B by just looking over the material the day of tests and quizzes. He's great if you have a job outside of school as the study guides he gave are extremely helpful. He kicks you out if you miss more than 6 classes though!
He is a great professor! He cares about the kids in the class and allows you to ask questions to make sure you understand. He lectures every class period but makes them interesting and is VERY funny. There are quizzes and tests which require LOTS of studying but he makes it easy to study and explains what's on them. Awesome Professor, love him!
Dr. Pacovsky is a great professor. His Bio 2 course is not "easy" but he sets it up in such a way that if you put in the bare minimum of effort you cannot fail. His lectures are fun and interesting and he rewards participation. Would take again!
Awesome professor! No textbook purchase necessary he sends out lecture notes for you to follow. Quizzes and tests come straight from the notes. Takes time explaining material to make sure everyone gets it. Passionate in what he does.
I regret listening to the reviews on here. Once we switched to online classes it all went down hill. He would send out wrong assignments and quizzes had questions that was not on anything we went over. Intentionally tried to fail students because he thought they were cheating.
His tests are all fill in the blank and he gives no other work to redeem your grade. Tests are it.
Dr. P is a nice guy but he has his sassy moments. I think I took a major L in this class. Very difficult especially the quizzes. I would get lost in the lectures. He went so fast and these are complex topics
Dr. P is a GREAT professor. His lectures are detailed and involved, he makes sure you understand, gives examples, very clear on his grading, BUILDS EC INTO QUIZZES AND TESTS. If you listen and study a little you will pass. Also, flexible and will accommodate you. Even through COVID he didn't go too overboard. Highly recommend for Bio!!
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