Dont attend class, it is pointless. Read book for clarification if need.Watch all lectures before tests. Take good notes on lectures and MEMORIZE EVERYTHING ON HIS SLIDES LITERALLY. I GUARANTEE YOU WILl MAKE AN A! =]

Fantastic professor. He was extremely helpful in making the class as convenient as possible. Online lectures = awesomeness. Very laid-back, open to questions, and good lectures notes. He even gives extra credit..you don't see that in the CHEM department.

Class was fairly easy. Attendance not mandatory. His online lectures are great. This class is a easy A if you just study the power points!

Good professor. Tests are not hard at all. He offers extra credit in the form of 4 quizzes which add 4 points to your final grade. He posts his lectures online so attendence is not mandatory. He has additional resources online which help a lot. I read the book but it doesn't make too much of a difference if you dont read it.

I took Dr. Knapp for both semesters of biology. I found him to be a terrific teacher during his one-on-one office hours. Even though I went to every single lecture, I had trouble paying attention and avoiding sleep. :) If you don't understand the lecture notes, ask him! Extremely helpful, he wants you to succeed!

The only good thing i can say is that hes helpful if u go to his office hours. He mumbles thru lecture. His tests are RIDICULOUSLY hard. And I can't stress enough how BORING he is. VERY monotone. I tried my hardest not to go to sleep (i would take a nap before class) but its IMPOSSIBLE (sitting in the front doesnt help). Nice guy but dont take him.

i took Dr. Knapp for both bio classes and it was ok. in order to do well on the tests is to study the notes and use the "questions to think about" because it helps alot. four tests-90%, clicker questions-10% and four xtra credit quizzes which are easy. the book isnt needed just the printouts

I thought he was ok, manged to get a B in the class, his exams are tricky! BE CAREFUL. However, I was extremely sick during two exams, didn't do too well, that was my fault though! Don't underestimate his exams, study hard! ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND the material, do NOT just memorize. Go to class, attendance is required!

Dr. Knapp is awesome.Yes this class is hard, but its preparation for med school, pharmacy school etc. It helps to study the notes more than the book. I listened to the lectures on my iPod which was pretty neat. No one said Biology would be a barrel full of monkey, but Knapp makes it less dreadful.

Easy A. Dont have to buy a book; just print out his powerpoint and study it OVER AND OVER. He curve on every exam. All lectures are recorded and can be downloaded from Vnet. I made an A by just study 2 days before each exam.

90% of grade comes from 4 tests(including non-cumulative Final). 4 optional Xtra credit quizzes @ CASA. 10% from clicker questions. His powerpoints should be your main focus but it doesnt hurt 2 have the textbook 4 detail. Try and attend class, his lectures are boring but when I consistently went I did well on the test. Tricky test questions though

Great Professor, his lectures are clear. There isn't any homework except for you to study. 4 exams all curved and 4 optional exams that can give you 4% on final. Exams come straight from Book and Powerpoint. Lectures are recorded, if you go to his office hours he will do his best to help you understand something. If you read your book you'll pass

Going to class is a waste of time. I only went because of the clicker. Even though I did poorly in this class, it's cause I didn't study. If you study well before the test, you'll be fine. He gives major curves anyway. Don't need to buy the book. it's hard to pay attention to him in class, but listening to his lecture online is super helpful

VERY boring. I barely ever go to class. The test questions are VERY detailed. That's what makes it so hard. You have to study every single detail to get a good grade. HE does put the lectures online, but that's like 8 hrs for each teest. Dosen't help you that much before a test. He's nice and helpful. I would say take it at HCC. It's just so much.

Dr. Knapp is a good professor. Figure out early in the semester how to stay awake in class though b/c he has a monotone voice. If you ever need help w/ a concept, he is very down to earth and approachable. I would recommend him any day. Attend lecture and don't neglect reading your book!

Umm..Dr. Knapp is a pretty decent teacher. Tries to give alot of curves and extra credit. All video uploaded. Out of all the teachers @ UH..he's the best. Take anyone else, you're screwed... =]

Great class. Complainers are those same kids who don't attend/sleep during class, don't read book, don't prep for class, don't review after class, & try to cram for exams. What do you expect? Me & my gang were hitting 100+ on every exam because that's how we roll...Kids: go to class, study every day, prepare for the exam for a couple of days!

Great Teacher...he gives you everything you need to succeed. All lectures are online. To succeed all you have to do is read the book, go to class, and download/watch his lectures.

Never paid attention in class but made an A- by just watching the video lecture and looking over the lecture notes before the tests. Would've made an A if I had done that on my first two tests. Only studied for about three-four days before the test. Possible to get a 70 or higher on the extra credit quizzes by just reading the lecture notes.

Dr. Knapp's voice puts you to sleep. That said, make sure to read the book while following through his "questions to think about", and study the lecture notes before the quizzes = easy extra point. Go to office hours if you don't understand something. Test questions can be tricky, so know the material well.

Lectures are boring but the textbook and lecture notes will get you through the class with a good grade. I did well by using most everything he posted online.

He is good biology professor. Just listen to his lecture and read over the powerpoints and you will definitely make an A.

Dr. Knapp was a good professor. Biology is a lot of information so of course you need to do your own studying. He provided his students with many helpful notes and more online and always offered his office hours for more help.

I am truly surprised to see students complaining about Dr. Knapp's courses. In my opinion, not only was he one of the best professors I've ever had, but his course was extraordinarily easy. Due to the numerous extra credit questions given on exams, I scored 100+ on every exam and finished with a 100+ in the course. This course is a very easy A.

I took him for Bio 1321 during the summer, It was an easy class! Four tests and he had extra credit questions at the end! Everything that was on the review was on his test, so just know your review.

His PowerPoint?s are GREAT, study those and you should have an easy A, it?s a lot of material still (this is biology what did you expect). Extra cred questions at the end of the lecture, so make sure you go. He?s a bit monotonous sometimes but he will answer questions. Go through his online material, he has a lot of guides that should help you.

Tests are semi easy. You should attend the lectures, but if not, he records them so you can always watch them later. Uses clicker but you can give it to a friend to do it for you if u cant attend class. Make sure you go to the review sessions. Not hard at all.

The class itself is boring and his monotone mumbling doesn't help. Needless to say, I never went to class (gave clicker to friendss) and I still made an A because I memorized the lecture notes. The exams come directly from those so if you read them 3-4x you should be fine. Questions are tricky make sure you check your answers.

Uhh.. Okay well I'm taking him right now. Very helpful professor, and explains concepts thoroughly. Even records lectures, so you can listen to them whenever you'd like. Only problem is his monotone voice. It makes class very boring. I understand its Bio but still. Sometimes I wonder if He even likes Biology, or likes teaching?

HORRIBLE I NEVER PASSED A SINGLE TEST!!! HE MADE ME CHANGE MY MAJOR!!! if your super smart you can pass, but if your just normal then dont ever take him. The other teacher gives extra credit and you can get a higher grade for sure. Tests are at casa and the other teachers test are in her room and curved

1st semester I went to every class & made an A. All i studied was his notes. He is good about answer questions and literally, drawing out things when you didn't understand them. He does give extra credit. Attendance isn't mandatory but clicker questions do figure into your grade. 2nd semester went to 2 classes and watched online lecture; made a B.

Super nice guy, didn't use clickers when I had him THEREFORE I never went to class cause his monotone voice is awful :) Just watch his recorded lectures online, pause, rewind, and take notes. His test questions come entirely from his slides (dont read the book) or last semester's test. Make friends with older people ;)

Just watch his lectures, and study his slides. Very helpful professor. Not very hard at all. Don't buy the book. It will be a waste of your money. For some reason he reminds me of that guy on House.

If you're a premed student, this better be a refresher course. Tips to make an A-- 1)Attend lectures 2)Read chapters in the book 3)Ask questions during lecture 4)Attend office hours 5)Take the extra credit quizzes 6)Attend exam review sessions. Ppl this class has ridiculous amount of curves, especially with Unit 2 exam its hardest. Dont stress out

Easiest course ever. never attended the lectures, just watched the lecture videos 2 days before the test, read over the slides and aced it. Got an A and A- in Bio 1 and 2. People say hes boring but thats not true. Maybe if u listen to him in class but his videos are actually interesting. Looking forward to taking him for Micro

Excellent professor! Highly organized; everything you need is online. I found reading the book invaluable. Read the chapter first, then listen to his lecture. Learn the concepts instead of memorizing. Exams challenging, first 2 more difficult than last 2. All exams and final grade curved. I read the book, watched his videos, made an A.

How I got an A, its not that hard: 1)ALWAYS read his powerpoints 2-3 days before the test. Thats all I did. But you should also try watching his Lectures he posts online (the same lecture he does in class).NO need to attend class.NO need to buy a textbook,trust me, save your money,I didnt even open up a page. Lots of chances for extracredit/curves.

DONT BUY THE BOOK,TRUST ME YOU DONT NEED ANY OF IT, PRINT OR READ HIS PPTS, READ 3-4 TIMES LEADING UP TO THE DAY OF THE TEST AND YOU'LL BE FINE! I GOT AN A, WITHOUT TROUBLE, LOVED THIS CLASS, VERY HELPFUL PROF AND ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP, AND CURVES ARE VERY HELPFUL, AND THERE IS ALSO EXTRA CREDIT! I AM TAKING HIM AGAIN FOR BIOL 1362

i took this class and it was very easy, but do not let this make you slack! you have to study for this class in order to make an A! DO NOT BUY TEXTBOOK. just go over ppt slides and understand everything and you will be fine! and try getting good grades on the extra cred quizzes you wont regret it! but just study at least 3 days before thoroughly!

Prof can be very boring but the class is easy. No need to attend class. Just listen to his lectures on your own time. Take the extra credit quizzes. His curves after tests really help. I'd take him again

I don't know how you can be successful on exams by simply reading the lectures. To do well, you need to understand the concept, which cannot be done if you don't read the book. Exams are challenging and require focus. I found downloading lectures on iPhone helpful, listening to on the way to UH (commute). Make sure you do well on first exam.

Nice teacher, but very boring, he will make you fall asleep. His recorded lectures are good, but still boring. You must read the book and study his powerpoints otherwise you will fail.

I just finished this class, got an A. It wasn't difficult BUT you must read the book and study to get a good grade. He puts lectures online so I always watched those & didn't really go to class. Gives extra credit in form of quizzes. Helpful study guides on vnet. Test 2 is the hardest. Knapp is a great professor!

I found watching videos he posted online and reading the lectures over and over again was more than sufficient enough to make an A without reading a single sentence from the textbook. Tests weren't too bad at all. Extra credit quizzes will help you prepare for the test if you take them seriously.

I would recommend taking his class, he is very clear on what you need to know for the exams. The book is not that important because he gives you all the information you will need and more. I really enjoyed his class and found it interesting.

Rely on his slides, not the book. Very possible to make an A. He also gives extra credit questions on the exams. I passed the course with an average of over 100. However, I did study several hours for every test. Took him in the summer.

I took it in the summer while working full-time. AMPLE study material provided on VNet and two review sessions, including a nighttime chat. Every lecture and all lecture notes provided online. I never attended class, watched the lectures the night before the exam, and scored 100 on every single one. I'm NOT a Bio major (Computer Science). EASY!

Very good teacher. Recorded lectures make attendance optional except on test days. Tests are straight forward (if you listen/attend lecture you'll do well) Never opened my textbook for anything, so I wouldn't recommend buying it.

Good Professor. Boring because of his voice. I had him online and watched his lectures through powerpoint. His tests are based on his lectures so just listen and understand the concepts. People who did bad didn't try hard enough. I studied for my 1st test and got a 95. after that i got lazy and got 80's. my fault for slacking off. gives huge curves

The people saying that the class is an "easy" A are liars. The test average is usually in the mid-60s for the first two and 70's for the last two. He does however curve the exams and then the final grade so you should be okay as long as you study.

Very Good professor. Yes his test are tricky. You can not just memorize, you have to truly learn the concepts. I scored 90 or above on all quizzes. Read book, watch lecture on vnet, study lecture notes in that order and you will do well.

This class was pretty boring, mainly because of his voice. I took the online class and after a while i stopped listening to his lectures and just read the textbook which helped a lot. Although Knapp knows what he's talking about, his lectures don't really reflect the tests. You really have to know the concepts to make a good grade.

Easiness: It comes down to whether or not if you studied. Listen to his lectures online and take notes, not hard to make an A.(I'm somewhat a math nerd, no prior knowledge in bio). Biol 1361 is for life science majors, take the lower lvl if you want an ez A.

I had never read the book for this class because I had taken BIOL 1361 with him and made a much higher score on the tests by listening and taking notes based off his lecture videos. Nonetheless, people have different ways to study, but I would say taking notes that aren't written on his given lecture notes is very useful.

I had no background of bio whatsoever. He's extremely boring. Lectures aren't mandatory but I would recommend them because sometimes, he lists examples that make it a little easier to understand. He curves tests and your final average. His quizzes aren't mandatory, but you should take them because they can HELP you with your final grade.

Okay teacher but would not take him if you care about your GPA. Goood thing is no attendance required curves grades but the bad point is tricky exams and the second microbiology exam is the hardest. Even he admits he cannot score more than 90 in his second exam. Take him at your own risk.

Knapp is the man, if you go to class, read the book before hand, and do the reviews it's an easy A. I fell asleep in class at times, but all lectures are online so it's all gravy. take him!

He is super hard and ruins gpa.... please do yourself a favor and dont take him

Take a nap in Knapp's class. Test are tricky.

Knapp is a cool professor. He teaches well but if you dont understand something, don't just forget about it and wing it on the test. Make sure to go ask him and understand. If you don't understand the material, you will not pass his tests. Tests are tricky. 4 tests throughout semester. No final. And extra credit quizzes. He gives great curves.

Bio 1361 and Bio 1362 are formatted the same but different materials. He teaches great in 1361 but if you dont understand any material he just taught, make sure you go ask him and understand. You cannot wing it on test, they are very tricky. Make sure to study.4 tests, no final, 4 extra credit quizzes. Book not mandatory or attendance. Great prof.

Dr. Knapp is a very smart man. I never went to class because his voice made me fall asleep, but thank god he puts all his lectures online. And he does in class videos to help better understand the material. Very helpful if you ask him questions, tests can be very tricky, but if you know your material, you should be fine.

His tests are all concept questions. He gives no extra credit besides a point for each quiz, which @ max is 4. Lectures are boring but notes are good. Says he curves tests but he really doesnt.

I warn you not to take Microbiology class with him. Don't look at any good comments below coz he visits this website and rates himself.Although I made a B+ the tests are very very tricky. If you dont understand lecture, you will fail.His classes are large and worthless because of his monotonous voice, you will feel sleepy.Good luck

Pretty easy teacher. Didn't go to class instead I just watched his lectures online. I read the chapters before each of his lectures and studied the slides extensively before each test. He also posts review video lectures for each of his tests (very helpful). Quizzes are super easy. Received an A.

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He's a great teacher! I took him for BIO1 BIO2 and now Microbio, he is a fair grader, and he post tons of review stuff online to help you review for his exams. His lecture notes(and going to or listening to his lectures) are all you need for the test! If you don't make an A or B in this class then you are not putting in your part.

LOVE HIM! So nice and a great teacher. Class is based on 4 tests plus 4 extra credit quizzes and an extra credit essay, AND he curves, there's no way you can fail. I got an A with moderate studying.

All you have to do is masteringmicro, listen to lectures, and do worksheets he gives you. Memorize and you will make an A. Im a C student and made an A with a little effort so theres no excuse for anyone not to do good. Just put in an hour every night.

Knapp is awesome. You don't have to attend class, just be sure to watch his lectures online. I'm pretty sure I'm sitting at around a A- in his class. Be sure to do the Masteringicrobiology, and read his notes, and you'll pass with flying colors. I'm taking him again in the spring. (:

Dr. Knapp is a great teacher. I had him for many biology courses. He explains things clearly and always answers emails promptly. Definitely one of the better teachers at UH.

I love Knapp. I took him for Micro last semester, now Bio2 and he's still just as amazing as ever. You never have to go to class because he posts everything online. He curves ALOT. Easy A if you study. I love himmmmm. Take himmmm.

Dr. Knapp is such a nice professor. He tries his best to help students and answers emails quickly. There are plenty of extra credit given. However, his tests are tricky and detailed so study hard.

Pretty easy class if you take the time to study. His tests can be tricky so really understand the material, don't just memorize. All of his material is online so class is optional but it helps if you use both.

tests are very tricky, u need to read the slides in DETAIL and watch the video lectures online to do well. The final wss hard, the lowest average all semister, also make sure you do well on the quizzes b/c they can make the difference in letter grades at the end.

Amazing teacher really how to teach very hard concept very well I learn so much in this class, His test are not that hard if you understands his lecture and pay attention you can easily make an A.

I love Dr. Knapp!! I took both his Bio 2 and Microbio classes.

Dr. Knapp is a great professor! Sure, his lectures might be boring, but the material is interesting & his notes are exactly like the test. Know everything on the review sheets and you'll ace every test! Grading consists of in-class clicker quizzes, 4 online quizzes, and 4 exams. Take Dr. Knapp!

Be warned, you will get bored in class. I only attended the first day but he posts everything on BB and curves. I just went over the powerpoints and did well on the tests. Do the extra credit quizzes they'll help your grade. I did not even buy the book.

Never went to lecture cuz timings conflicting with traffic(commuter probs). You are kind of risking taking this as a online class since lecture quality isn't great. Overall,his tests are easy if you carefully pay attention to his lecture and memorize the slides. He is very generous. 4 bonus pts. from quizzes. Insane curve. Saw him in his undies lol

teaches you only what you need to know for the test. Class is just as boring as everyone says, maybe more. Made a 70, 85, 80, and a 100 on the final. got 3 ec quizzes and made an A due to some next-level curve. Srsly, just take notes on his slides, do the chapter an ec quizzes, study old tests & use the book for just the sections he covers in class

Study his notes and go to class. you'll learn a lot from his lectures, but you will need coffee to stay awake. Not hard, but lots of memorization and an evil final got a 65 on the final, my lowest grade ever.

There's a ton of reading, but he video records his lectures so you can find them online. He'd stay after class and answer any questions clearly. Overall I really like him.

I do not recommend this professor at all. I enjoyed learning the material on my own because lectures are TOO (I repeat TOO) boring BUT sadly his test are HORRIBLE. I mean the material is not hard is just the way he words his test is confusing and tricky. DO NOT TAKE HIM, if you are a bio major take another elective.

I enjoyed this subject, and Knapp was a decent professor. Attendance is mandatory since he incorporated clickers into his lectures. However, his lectures can be boring since he's difficult to understand at times. You can hear and understand him a lot better if you watch the lectures he posts online. Tests are tough, so reallyy study the powerpoints

He's a very nice Professor. I had to go out of town during the middle of the semester for 2 weeks and between those two weeks was a test coming up so I just informed him and he rescheduled it for the day after I returned. He is monotoned though so its easy to fall asleep in his class. He counts attendance through clickers so go to class.

I really like Dr Knapp. He's very Down to earth and prompt in responding to students through email or helping them after class. He's also very accommodating if you have to Move an exam. His lectures are posted on bb and although hard to hear in class, they are thorough and loud on bb. He is passionate about the topic. Great guy overall

Test are tricky, so really study concepts. gives extra credit that is easy to do. 4 test, a final, mastering bio hw, and daily clickers. make sure you go to class, that's where test questions come from. can seem dull but is funny and makes the material easier to understand. drops lowest test. make sure you print out lectures slides before class.

Prof. Knapp is a cool, funny guy but really monotone so it's easy to fall asleep in class. There's a lot of masteringbio hw but it's helpful because some of the questions show up on the test. The tests are sometimes tricky but there is extra credit quizzes to help you out.

Dr Knapp is a really nice professor but his exams are BRUTAL. If I could, I would take this class at community college because his exams really screw you over. Final is over 15 chapters and is cumulative and the hardest exam in the science department at UH

Knapp isn't bad. Homework (Masteringbio) is 26% of your grade. attend class for clicker points (EC) Tests are 15% each (4) he drops the lowest of the first 4 tests. Test 4 is on Blackboard. Also there is a final worth 15% also. I got 100 on masteringbio--answers on google. 89 on test 1, 68 on test 2, 90 on test 4. 74 on final. Ended with A-

Overall, he's a decent professor. Can get boring during lectures.

Really easy class if you apply yourself. He does clickers for attendance, which only counts against your grade if you miss more than 3 classes. 2 quick in-class essay questions for credit at the end of the semester. Just study the powerpoints before exams and you will ace them. Lots of blackboard hw, but very doable with a group.

Dr. Knapp is a sweet guy who's lectures can often be stale. His tests and quizzes are not difficult, as long as you do the Mastering HW (Google answers help). I did not purchase the textbook, as it was not necessary. He records his lectures, so utilize that resource. Take the lecture with the lab to feel like a real Microbiologist.

Awesome professor and very interesting material. Read the text book and you'll make an A for sure.

I honestly do not know y he has bad reviews. amazing sweet professor. gives LOADS of extra credit(4+ points toward final grade)as long as u memorize slides,u should get an A. sure lectures are long but its not that bad. 8 quizes 4 tests,mandatory clickers. just memorize ppt slides down to the word and u are guaranteed to do well on tests. :)

Very easy class. Just memorize ppts (with the annotated slides) and you're good to go. Tests have bonus questions (which can be really helpful when you skip class a lot on days he does clickers). There was a 4pt easy extra credit assignment to your final grade as well.

Read the PowerPoints. He posts all of his powerpoints up before class and afterwards he'll post annotated ones. Do his review and use the textbook for stuff you don't understand and need more detail. Its not a hard class, and the tests aren't difficult if you study. Bring a clicker!

At the end of the semester, there were a lot of Bio students stressed about their grade, and then there were Knapp's students. Knapp WANTS you to do great in his class, and gives a a lot of extra credit. Also, 26% of your grade is homework that you can easily score 100% on, drastically improving your grade. Dont make the mistake and not take him!

One of the best professors in the science department. His lectures weren't that boring and he will not test you over topics not gone over in lecture. There is a decent amount of homework, but he has it to help your grade out in the end. Offers extra credit quizzes and clicker points. I would highly recommend this professor to others.

Knapp can be a tad boring, but he posts lecture videos online where you can speed the lectures up. To prepare for tests, rewatch lectures and fill out the study guide and you should be good (takes about two days to prep per test). Clickers in class, so attend. 4 points are added to your final grade for easy extra credit at the end of the semester.

Beginning of the semester told the class that the class would be graded on a curve, at the end of the semester he denied it saying the curve wasn't necessary. Lectures are extremely boring because he goes on and on. He's helpful if you go to his office hours. Tests are really tough and weirdly worded. Offers extra credit

Dr. Knapp's Class is ultra smooth. His notes provide guide to follow along in lecture. He also records his lectures which makes it very convenient to achieve explanations otherwise needed in person. His exams were multiple choice and completely FAIR IMO. Does give a slight curve which is great for students on the brink of cracking their potential.

If you go to class, you'll definitely pass with at least B. He records all his lectures, so you can always go online and rewatch them. VIEW THE ANNOTATED LECTURE BEFORE YOUR EXAMS AND YOU SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO. Gives clickers, and extra credit quizzes. Overall, highly recommend.

I made an A+ in this microbiology class. You do have to study a lot. And you do need to come to class because he posts clicker questions and concepts that are not in the powerpoint and will most likely show up on the exam. But all I did was study the powerpoints and come to class. I didn't read the textbook. Exams aren't too hard if you studied

Prof. Knapp is a great professor. Even though I might not be able to get an A at the end of this course, but his class is definitely really interesting and super easy! Just make sure you don't sleep in his class then there is no way you can't get an A!

Overall Knapp is pretty great! He might not be that enthusiastic in his class, but he knows what he is talking about and cracks a few pretty good jokes throughout the year. He is pretty generous when it comes to curves. The tests aren't too hard, but you will definitely not study the night before and expect to do well. Overall I really like the guy

He's a very organized and smart man. He's really chill and makes few mistakes. I'm not sure what the other person was talking about because he certainly does not curve. I enjoyed the class, wish there was a second semester.

Pros: Know's his stuff, post lectures online, nice guy, sometimes funny, can end class early sometimes, accessible after class Cons: Only Microbio prof at UH, monotone lectures, clicker q's, can put you to sleep Tips: Find a clicker buddy, study his lectures, befriend him, do a study group, read q's carefully, good notes, and pray for a curve.

Only Micro professor at UH. The material is easy to understand if you study, but the grading is not forgiving. Rarely curves if ever, and only one of the quizzes is dropped. But if you're pre-med get used to that. That aside, the material is interesting and explained quite well. Some people find him boring, but I liked the subject so I didn't mind.

Very straightforward, he tells you everything you need to know. The exams are not cummalitive however concepts are revisted and recycled each unit so don't fall behind. Doesnt bump up grades and almost never curves but offers a generous amount of extra credit and a bonus question on each exam and quiz. Very fair class, you get what you work for.

this is a tough class and it requires a lot of time and effort, but he is a good professor and offers extra credit through clickers and bonus questions on exams. homeworks and quizzes are really important to do because some of the quizzes/exams have questions from them. overall a good class!

He can be rough on the edges, but is helpful at office hours. Extra credit on quizzes, tests and tied into clickers. Made a high B average on the tests and everything else was an easy 100 on homeworks, quizzes and clickers. Make a study group and look at old tests, and slides to be best prepared. Lectures can be boring but gives good info.

Good professor, knowledgable about material and accessible outside of class. Reading helps but most info is on the powerpoints. Attending lectures is recommended for points and extra credit.

I was failing at first and then ended up with an A- so it's very doable once you get the hang of the class. Extra credit from clickers and quizzes were given, homework was easy, and he uploads all his lectures so if you miss class, it isn't too bad. Reviewing quizzes and clicker questions help since he repeats a lot of those questions on the exams

Dr. Knapp is honestly an amazing teacher! He is very nice and you just need to go to his office hours and get to know him and he will explain the material to you. Be prepared though, because he does not just tell you the answer, but he asks you questions so you can figure it out yourself. Tests are tricky because of the wording, but easy A!

He can get a little boring at times and sometimes his slides have a lot of information. However, he does upload them online and clickers are mandatory and count for attendance as a grade as well as for extra credit. His tests come from his slides exactly, so as long as you pay attention to that, you shouldn't need many other resources.

Knapp's lectures may be boring, but you should still attend because he says things in class that will be on the test. I would not recommend relying on the video recordings because they are of poor audio quality. All of his test content comes straight from his lectures so reading the book is not necessary unless you need to clarify a concept.

Very approachable. His exams are a little bit tricky because of the wording but he definitely never throws any surprises on the tests. He stays true to his lectures and he uploads them online for students. He does extra credit clickers as well. HW and quizzes are easy. Put in a decent amount of effort and this class will be a straightforward A.

Lectures are monotoned but he'll crack a jokes. He's accessible for questions ALWAYS. He legit gives you direct answers for the exam if you pay attention. Tons of ExCr. and easy assignments to boost your grade. And keeps you updated in comparison to other professors which shows he hasn't loss his passion for teaching like the person below suggested

This man is the Marvel Cinematic Universe of Biology. He delivers, his exams are exactly like his lectures, he always replies to emails on time. Go through every video lecture or pay attention in class (pick your poison). DO ALL THE HW AND QUIZZES (they aren't hard). Exams aren't hard if you study your notes (straightforward)

Knapp is a great teacher He is very approachable and is open to all questions. His tests are Very straightforward in respect to his lectures. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS WATCH HIS LECTURES TWO DAYS BEFORE THE TEST AND YOU WILL GET AN A IN THE CLASS!!!! People who complain about their grades are the ones too lazy to listen to his lectures plain and simple

Knapp should seriously have a much higher rating on RMP. He's a great lecturer, knows his microbiology well and knows how to EXPLAIN the material concisely and clearly. His slides + notes taken in class during his lectures how to get an A on the exams. If you don't listen in class or even try to know the material then don't complain.

Lectures are boring, but he takes attendance and asks clicker questions. His questions on tests are sometimes wordy and confusing. You really have to understand the information. He was flexible with his time and always worked out a time to meet with me because I couldn't make his normal office hours.

Prof. Knapp knows his stuff, but his lectures are boring and I didn't learn much from them. I solely learned the material on my own through the textbook & hw. He gives detailed test reviews and sends emails pretty often to remind us and keep us updated, which is nice. Go to class for clickers & extra credit. You have to work for your grade!

His lectures are enough to study for the exam, but he mumbles a lot. His exams are super specific, some of the questions ask for minute details, and the answer choices range from A- F (none of the above, two of the above). There is Smartwork5 homework. Attendance is mandatory since there is a clicker grade.

Good teacher, good class. Would recommend!

Knapp is by most measures a fantastic professor. He's passionate about biology, and really wants to help each student. However, you have to really study for each test, as the format is very tricky (a,b,c, ab,bc, none) unless you have the material memorized very well. Also, attendance is 10% of the grade. Beware of homeworks that take about 90 mins.

This class needs STUDYING IN DEPTH. Tests are very hard but if you read his power points carefully and understand every single detail, you'll be fine. 30% of the grades are HW, quizzes and attendance which can help a lot. 70% are tests and if you do good on two of them you'll be fine. Make sure you dedicate time study. He cares about his students.

An upper level biology course where an A is guaranteed if you put in the work. Exams are directly based on facts from the lecture slides. Youll need his explanation to understand the slides. So either go to class and annotate the slides or rewatch the lectures at your own pace. He looks like an older version of Liam Payne from One Direction.

Professor Knapp is one of best professors. He is very caring. His exams are exactly from his lecture slides. All you have to do is study them very very well. He doesn't ask question outside his lecture slides. I am sure people who rated him bad clearly didn't study. 4 exams + homeworks + quizzes + clickers. Again study his slides and A+ for sure <3

Best BIOL lecturer at UH. Talks way too slow in class so I never paid attention and watched lectures at 2x speed at home. 5 pts extra credit. Take the class with a friend so you can switch clicker duties. Exam questions come straight from PPs - you really need to memorize and understand them. Does not test specifics on exams, only general ideas

Really enjoyed microbiology with Dr. Knapp. He provides all materials one would need to succeed. You will need the textbook. Listen in lecture- he explains things in ways that the textbook doesnt and it really helps. Study lecture notes, homework, blackboard quizzes, and of course read the textbook. I learned a lot.

Knapp is extremely helpful. He is always keeping all his students informed in every way possible. He wants you to pass his class. His lectures are boring and his labs are not hard but I cant stress enough that you will learn microbio with his help. He loves it and he is worth everything

Knapp is cool! You work for the grade you get. His lectures are great but are not easy. He's not out to make your life harder, but you have to put in the outside work and GO TO CLASS to do well in the class. Recitations helped a lot to see what I needed I need to work on. Definitely need to read the book to get your A...

There is req. poppers. But his class has taught me a lot. In class, he is willing to take questions as well as after class. There is team assignments. And a lot of ways to bring your grade up. TAKES attendance, but either way show up bc his online videos dont have the best audio quality. Sometimes, no class on days of test. Lectures are heavy.

Professor Knapp is very knowledgable about the material and receptive to questions. Although he is monotone, it is important to pay attention to what he says and add info on to the lecture slides. Exams are 72% of the grade, and if you go over his slides several times you are guaranteed at least a B. Offers easy extra credit. No A+ on grading scale

The class isnt bad if you look over the power points, attend lectures, and do the hw & quizzes. Dr. Knapp was understanding with technical difficulties, unlike many other professors, which I appreciated.

Knapp is amazing. He is my favorite professor at UH so far. As long as you read lectures and watch his live sessions (attend lecture if you are in person class because he will explain the lectures more in depth) you will get an A. I saw many people complain but that is because they chose not to study. Just review the given material, ez A.

Took Knapp during the fall so it was online due to COVID. Overall Knapp is a really good professor, his lectures aren't bad if you take notes on everything he says and he replies to emails fast to answer questions you may have. If you listen to his lectures and actually take notes on it to study, there's no reason you shouldn't at least make a B.

Pearson assignments, Quizzes, Unit Quizzes, and Exams. Tests are heavy, but everything comes from his lectures. Watch his videos and go to his lectures to make sure you understand it because it is a lot. If you want to succeed, do not study last minute. I used the textbook and Youtube for enrichment. Tests prepare future medical professionals.

Dr. Knapp does care about his students. He gave us weekly to-do lists to help us keep track of everything. His tests are more difficult, however, my only piece of advice is to do the homework and REALLY try to understand each question. Read the answer feedback they give you. The class does make you work tho - so be prepared to study everyday.

Amazing professor!! Loved his lectures so much that I actually changed my major. His lectures were 30min-1.5hr and were very loaded. Although the material was heavy, he explained things very well and the assignments helped!

Dr. Knapp gives you tons of opportunities for extra credit, so try to take advantage of them. Tests are at CASA, and they're not cumulative. The lectures this sem were awful to listen to, but most exam Qs are verbatim from the slides. There's a lot of "2/all of the above" type of questions so be wary of those. Study well for exams & you'll be fine.

You need to LEARN and MEMORIZE the material if you want an A. His lectures are informational and the PowerPoint slides are packed with info you need to know. Teaching yourself in multiple layers e.g. memorizing ppt, taking multiple notes and rewatching lectures assures an A. Not easy at all but not too hard either. Just need to work for it.

Truly a great professor for is knowledgeable in his field. Watch the lecture and take heavy notes and you'll get a decent grade. For some of the questions on his test, you can almost hear him say the answer from the lecture--they're that important. Read the txbk for information but his lectures work just fine.

One of my favorite labs. I would 100% take it again. Dr. Knapp's lectures are a little difficult (read other reviews). The midterm and the final can really make or break your grade so study for those. The practical is easy if you pay attention to what you do in your biochemical tests. You'll do fine if you have a good TA and good lab partners.

Had him for micro lab, and it was pretty easy. The weekly workload for lab wasn't that bad, he would make you do a data sheet and then 1-2 questions. My TA was pretty chill and an easy grader. Labs usually didn't take the entire time. We had a midterm, final, and practical, which were all fairly easy. We also had to do a project that was fun.

I personally enjoyed his class. As long as you have a proper studying routine and understanding of the content, you can do well in this class. I thought he gave pretty good lectures and taking notes on them really helped on the quizzes/exams. The questions can be tricky, but that is why it is important to really pay attention to his lectures.

Professor Knapp is a great professor. This lectures got the job done. His tests were a bit tricky, but youll be okay if you really know the material. If you put in the effort, you will be okay. Extra credit on every exam and no comprehensive final! The lab was also a great time.

He is very knowledgeable, but you need to pay attention to him. His exams are challenging no content-wise, but it is the wording of the questions, so try to really understand the material.

Lecture/ppt-based tests, dependent on how much participation and memorization that YOU can do. No need to read the textbook. Test questions can be kind of tricky, but if you study, you're fine. Light homework (roughly 10 questions/week) and sometimes Smartwork. Don't be scared of the previous reviews. He is not the monster I thought he would be.

He's a great lecturer! His lectures are all you really need to do well on the exams. There is a textbook available but it's not needed to do well in the class. Clicker questions each lecture to take attendance but if you do well on them, they count for extra credit. Weekly homework assignments, lecture quizzes, and 4 exams.

Very possible to get an A. Class is completely lecture based, the hw is based on textbook but tests and quizzes are not. Just keep up with the lectures and youll be fine! His answer choices are kind of weird on the tests however if you know your stuff its not an issue. Would recommend him for microbio!

He's honestly an okay professor, I mostly took this class so I can take the lab and I really enjoyed that part. All of his test is based on his slides, and he posts them. He does use clicker questions to take attendance and that does work into his grading. He cares a lot for this subject though, and is passionate about it. Overall a 9/10

If you are going to take him for microbio for science majors, you will be fine. I got to class for the clicker but don't pay attention. If I am being completely honest, you will not learn from this lecturing. I start studying a week before the test and so far I have gotten above a 90 on all of them. The semester is not over but I do expect an A.

His exams are basically the lecture and powerpoints but VERY VERY detail oriented. Good grades are achievable if you study the powerpoints thoroughly and VERY in depth. He's a nice understanding guy and have pretty good lectures that have mandatory clicker participation that's a part of the class grade, he excuses 7 absences though.

He knows how to teACH. Hes a little quiet in lecture so try sitting closer to him. His tests are honestly based on what he says. tricky tests tho

Attendance is kinda mandatory since it is part of your grade (8%). Exams are lecture heavy, everything on them comes from the slides. An A is achievable, as long as you study days in advance. The weekly quizzes & unit quizzes are very helpful when it comes to exams. He also has a bonus question on each of the 4 exams.

I found this class to be easier than what I was told. I took this class alongside A&P II and I survived both. His lectures are boring but he uploads them online so you can rewatch them. The exams are powerpoint heavy, but its good to do the Pearson to review. Not that bad. Apply yourself and you will be fine. He's nice too so that's a plus.

Dr. Knapp is very passionate about teaching and does his very best to ensure his students succeed. He takes care to answer any and all questions during the lecture, and he makes it clear that he is available for help outside of class if needed. His lectures are also very interesting, and as long as you put in the effort, you will succeed.

I liked Dr. Knapp. His exams are tricky tho. Beware if english is your 2nd language. He does a lot of true/false but goes back & forth on his verbage - it gets hard to keep up. You have to know specific details to catch why something isn't true, as well. Exam averages are below 69. He doesn't curve *until the very end* and makes you sweat over it.

Professor Knapp's lectures can be dry, but his slides are detailed. Exams are challenging, but manageable with consistent studying. Try using unstuckstudy AI and the free textbook to prepare - it really helped me.

I am a first year and this was my first science course coming into UH. A lot of people say that his class was super difficult, but I honestly think that you just have to be ready to put the effort in. Watch his lecture videos, and use the weekly quizzes as a practice before exams because they are very similar. You can do really good if you try!

Great professor, just develop a study technique.

The course content is interesting if you like bio and the exams are mainly from his slides/lectures. Reviews for each unit given are pretty spot-on with exams. He doesn't curve exams but gives slight extra credit with course evaluation & clicker questions. The only thing is that he talks slowly but I just rewatch his lecture videos that he posts.

Great professor, during lectures he assigns popper questions which can reflect well his exam style. I recommend making sure you go into the lecture with a good idea of the subject because he does ramble a little but it's still pretty interesting. PRACTICE, a lot of his previous exam questions and look over the review sheet. Good luck!

His class is very lecture heavy and it's guaranteed that you'll self-teach. He tells you right off the bat how to study for his class and his advice helped me personally. His test questions can be tricky. The overall workload isn't bad but you'll spend a lot of time studying. I would advice to watch the pre-lecture videos before coming to class.

Tests are 68% (4 exams, lowest dropped). Quizzes/homework/attendance 32%. Attendance is 8% (8 free absences, clickers used). No curve, but you can get up to 1.5 pts extra credit. Memorize the slides!!! Tests are tricky/detailed. I watched his lectures after class, used YouTube, and made flashcards using his exam review. Be ready to cram!

Attending lectures is a must with Dr. Knapp, and watching prelecture vids/taking notes on his provided slides is very helpful to do before class. He explains microbio simply and is always willing to answer questions. Just don't talk in class! His exams and quizzes reflect lecture material well, and the HW is easy with help from the textbook

pretty easygoing with attendance, classwork/deadlines, and exams. decent curve at the end of the course. lectures are so-so; they can start to drone but he does make an effort to stay engaging. there's a good deal of busywork between the homework and quizzes but the deadlines are forgiving enough to work with. would recommend/take again.

Attendance isn't mandatory, but most days there are clicker questions that make up a significant portion of your grade, so be there. Lectures can be dry at times, but he's a cool person and very open to helping his students. Don't be offput by his directness, he is very understanding.

Make sure you know as many details on the reviews he provides. Exam answer choices range between 4-6 with "two of the above", "none of the above", "all of the above", etc. so beware of trick questions. Even though the formatting is scary, the actual content of the exams isn't so bad. Attendance is done with clickers that can become EC at the end.

His class isn't horrible, it's definitely manageable. You really gotta know the information, as his exams are hard. It's all logic based and questions on the exam will try to make you slip on some wording here and there. Study early and study hard. There is one dropped exam and once you grasp his question-style, you'll be fine.

You really really have to study for his class. Exams are hard but if you put in the time to study you will get an A. Lectures aren't the most engaging so be prepared to doze off in class a little bit. He is very accessible whenever you try to get into contact with him. Overall a really great professor!

Lab is extremely fun!! Dr. Knapp runs it very well and doesn't stress you out too much for a lab class. Your ta can make or break your experience though

Dr. Knapp is menacing at first until you get to know him. His lectures take some getting used to, but he explains all important concepts in depth. He also gives a lot of resources. Dr. Knapp also has amazing availability. If you want to succeed, study after every lecture. Make sure to do well on the first three exams because the last exam is TOUGH!