He is not too hard when it comes to his tests (if you attend lecture), but lectures are hell to get through. He is boring and mumbles to himself a lot.

He is knowledgeable and clear. If you attend lecture and lab and study your notes before the tests, you should be able to get an A without much difficulty. Most of the test questions are fair, but he likes to throw in a few obscure statistics, so pay attention to the numbers.

Listening to lectures and studying lecture notes will generally get you a B or C on his tests. You will have to hit to book to get that A (unless you already know the material)

To the person below: The majority of Weinstein's kids DON'T OPEN THEIR BOOKS and therefore do poorly on the tests. I DID open my book and made a 92, 100, and 98 on those three tests. Enough said

Total sandals and socks wearing hippie enviromentalist science geek. Lectures are interesting, as far as messenger RNA goes, and thows in issues of relevance to connect the material to real life. Posts notes, but you HAVE to go to lecture to get all the material. Studying is a must, so a good class if you care about your grades and learning.

I didn't even buy the book. I made A's on all the tests just based off of the notes on blackboard and the few lectures I went to. Lab is an easy way to boost your grade. Nice guy, easy class. If you suck at science, take it in the summer.

This class was a lot harder than I expected. I studied forever on the tests, and did only decent. His lectures are not too interesting, but he does try to be funny. He puts notes on blackboard which is helpful because sometimes he gets off topic, but he ALWAYS adds to the notes. & Lab is what helps your grade.

he makes class interesting; funny in a nerdy-bio sort of way. Tests are rediculously hard, but if you go to class and pay attention (which is sometimes difficult) they aren't impossible. Is VERY passionate about global warming and evolution, expect a lecture about it every few weeks.

He is funny and makes amusing comments, but overall the class is boring. Lab is the grade saver. Tests aren't impossible, but you had better study. He gives you all the notes so that is nice, but definately study with your friends. It will really help you understand the concepts.

He is a hilarious man. If he's not cussing at the microphone that keeps going off, then he is using his hands to talk with...both which make him hilarious. He is a very easy teacher but the tests are a little more complicated than just reading the notes. He often slips stuff in the lectures that aren't in the notes so attending class would be smart

His class is easy if you attend the lectures. But you don't have to attend them because the notes are all online, but additional information is given at lectures. There are pop quizzes; half the points are mandatory and the other half are extra credit. He is hilarious and nerdy, and I enjoyed my class with him.

He's a good teacher, he shows slide shows in lecture, gets kinda boring, but he posts the essential parts of his lecture on blackboard and if you study those you'll be fine. Watch out for his super easy pop attendance quizzez!

Pretty good loves Biology and loves to answer question. He has a fun way of teaching the draws you into the subject. I would highly recommend you take one of his classes!!

He was pretty funny and lectures weren't too boring. Although, this class really brought my GPA down. I've heard his 102 classes are a lot easier, but these tests in 101 are unbelievably detailed. Don't buy the book! He doesn't ever refer to it at all.

Really knows what he's talking about. Keeps lectures interesting. If you go over your notes a few times before the test, you will likely make an A. I thought his corny jokes were funny. He's definetly dorky, but you can tell he really loves biology. I enjoyed his class. Oh, and labs are super easy!

Funny guy, and he's really nice too. Great teaching methods and his class isn't hard!

The class itself is difficult, but he is really great! Make sure you try to go to classes! He gives random quizzes that can really help your grade! He posts SOME of notes on BB, but not all.

very great teacher! i used to hate biology until i took his class. it was very stimulating because he made it interesting and easy to understand. his tests are not that hard if you study your notes. i would recommend him because even in a large class he allows people who are confused to ask ?'s right there in lecture. even if it is off topic.

Lectures are semi-interesting. His tests reflect notes and lectures. The book is mostly for clarity. Lab helps grade the most. Maintaining a B or higher in lab and passing the tests, can guarantee a B in the class. He also has pop quizzes in lecture that "help" your final grade if you are in between a particular grade. Overall, the class is good.

Great teacher. Extremely quirky. Every question on every test comes from something he said in lecture, so if you pay attention in lecture you won't need the book. Go to his office hours once or twice, just to ask him questions and talk to him. He's a really nice and interesting guy, plus once he learns your name and sees you in lecture you're gold

just go to class and take notes and every thing is really easy. I didnt even buy the book and i would recomend that you dont either.

Great teacher! very passionate about his subject. tests are easy if you go to class and take good notes.

Take him if you get the chance. He's quirky and out there but his class is easy and I returned my book after the 1st day because all the notes are online and you don't need it.

I took Weinstein for Biology 101, 102, and signed up for 140. He loves the subject and I enjoyed the class. Lecture isn't necessary because he posts his notes, but he does sometimes pull test questions from random things in lecture. Great teacher overall. Take him if you can!

His exams were hard. He is hard to follow sometimes in lecture but as long as you do well in lab you can get a pretty good grade. He doesn't use the book very much.

Attend lecture, pay attention, study before exams and you will do fine. He is funny, entertaining, and above all informative professor.

Alot of my friends had other teachers and I heard nothing but negatives from them about their professors. He is funny but not the easiest teacher in the world. The bio profs as a whole are hard but go to lab and do well and go to class as much as you can and take notes. You can make a C without much effort but for a better grade study a little more

He can easily get off track. He is constantly making jokes to himself. Teaches as if students already know the material.

Go to lecture- he gives extremely easy pop quizzes that count half for a grade half for EC. go to lab--boosts your grade. I failed the first exam and got A's on the next two bc I learned how to study. Use the book. Diagrams very useful. GO TO SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION.be prepared to work and learn a lot. enjoyed this class.

He makes jokes to himself frequently and gets off track. He posts lecture notes online so always print those out. His tests always have something that wasn't mentioned in the notes or lecture so pray beforehand I guess. No matter how long I studied for I couldn't get A's on the tests so do well in lab (I got a 99 average) because it's 20% of grade.

the material isnt too hard. hes funny and fair. tests arent hard at all. its a great class..i recommend.

Always let's class out at least 20 minutes early. Classes are chill and if you study for tests and do decent on l

Love him. His sense of humor rocks, and his classes always get out early. You absolutely do not need the textbook. I enjoyed listening to his lectures just for the sheer amount of sarcastic comments he makes.

lets class out at least 20 minutes early every day. not hard if you go to class, study for a couple of hours for tests, and do well on lab quizzes. cool dude.

He is the best person to take for 140, he made my day everytime i went to class he is hilarious. He makes bio interesting, his tests aren't hard. I used my book to get a better understanding and the pictures really helped. go to class extra credit quizzes you will want later on(only curve he gives) lets out of class early.

Go to lecture and take notes. Supplemental Instruction helps out as well. Bio is my worst subject, but after taking this class, I'm much better at it. You cover a lot in the class so keep on track with it. You don't really use the book, just the lecture notes. Go to every one!! He's a super funny guy and knows you don't want to be there.

His exams are SUPER hard, but he is hilarious with a quirky sense of humor. Go visit his office hours, he is very helpful and understanding if you can get past his semi-strange disposition. REALLY enjoyed his class! Make sure you study old exams for the finals as he takes plenty of questions from them!

Although the book isn't required, it's definitely helpful. He's a great teacher, but you actually have to go to class and pay attention to do well on the tests, which is something few students do. Also, doing the SI worksheets helps study for the tests. It was really easy to make an A in the class, even without the lab grades.

The averages for tests ranged from 66 to 70.I memorized the material and ended up with a B for my final grade. I am moving on to Geology next semester after being intimidated but apparently BIO 102 is easier than 101. Go to class until after the first extra credit quiz, then you do not have to show up. However, I went to every class.

This class isn't difficult if you attend SI and go to lecture. His lectures are kind of more like rants and they're pretty boring. The book isn't useful at all it confused me more but if you attend SI you'll learn everything. I ended up with an A but I attended SI and didn't miss a lecture. Lab brings you up alot!

I enjoyed this class a lot. Don't buy the book, you won't use it. To pass you must review the lecture notes he gives you and the ones you write if you choose to attend lecture. SI helps a lot! My SI leader reviewed a lot of key points if you went to at least one SI every week. She even had past exams from former semesters to rely on just in case. I

Ok, this guy is insane! Nevertheless, he was an awesome professor. He was always full of energy. Even though no one would laugh at some of the jokes he would make, he would successfully rebound to get a chuckle. His tests were a little difficult, but if you review your notes every day, you'll do fine.

I had Dr. Weinstein for 101 and 102, and I enjoyed his class. He was passionate, and if you go to class, the tests weren't too hard. Some questions tripped me up but that was my fault. If you go to class and get into the groove of his class, you'll do fine! He gives random quizzes that will help you if you get them all! I definitely recommend him!

Weinstein is a nice guy who tries to be quirky in class (it may not have always worked..but he almost always let out class early!). He posts notes online, but they don't always include all of the details he expects you to know. Print out the online notes and take notes in class and you'll have an easy A. I didn't even bother buying the book.

Weinstein is hard, and harder than he will admit, but genuinely wants you to learn. Go to lab, attend lecture, take notes, draw diagrams, and listen carefully while writing. He does post lecture outlines, but they only cover so much. Exams are very precise, but not impossible. Be ready to put forth some honest effort, but his class is manageable.

Tests are NOT easy so if you plan on taking an easy course, this is not for you. You have to research what you learn. The textbook is useful and you can only do well on his exams if you enjoy looking further into the meaning of the lecture. Overall, a good man and a bit of a challenge if you don't figure his exam style out. Taking him for 102. :)

Dr.Weinstein was a good teacher, but his class was not easy. Plenty of extra studying is needed to do well on the tests. The book helps you understand concepts and lecture notes help put it all together. Quizzes are extra credit so go to lectures! And if you get Sagar Utturkar for a lab instructor: beware.

Bottom line - if you are here to be a real college student and try to learn, Weinstein is your man. This class won't be a handout, but this isn't high school and you shouldn't expect as much. Lectures are vast and comprehensive. Go to lecture - he provides you notes to add on to. Won't even need the textbook. His class is well worth it.

He's a funny lecturer and cares that you learn, but his tests are extensive and you will need to attend class in order to understand all of the concepts. I had to prepare for tests about a week in advance, but you just need to study and know your notes, and then they're easy. He takes random attendance quizzes which can be bonus for you. No book.

Dr. Weinstein is pretty awesome. His brief diversions and commentary during lecture definitely make the class entertaining. His explanations are excellent, and class generally follows the typed notes he gives you. Tests are quite fair, but there are always a few more difficult questions.

All of the tests for this class can be found on studyblue.com, the questions are basically the same I crammed all night using just those tests & the flashcards also available & made an 88 when the class average was 75. lab is totally doable & will supplement your grade. it can be done. studyblue is the best

An amazing professor, provided that you're college material. If you walk into his class as a typical freshman thinking that everything will be like high school where teachers literally teach to the test then forget science and go join business school. REAL professors teach in order to educate you, not so that you get an A-that's YOUR responsibility

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Weinstein was a really cool teacher. I had him for 101 and will be taking him for 140. You really have to pay attention and study in his class to do well, but I learned a lot of Biology, which is why you're in college. Take him, you'll learn a lot!

Dr. Weinstein is a great teacher. All of the questions on the exam can be found on his lecture notes, PowerPoint, AND THE THINGS he SAYS IN CLASS! I am a freshman. I have never taken a biology class but I managed to make 2 A/ 1B on his exams. You can not study the night ahead and expect to make a good grade. book is not needed for his exams.

Loved this teacher! As long as you to class and take notes you will do fine! This tests are straight out of the lectures and he posts lecture notes online! His notes do not include everything so you still need to go to class. Great biology professor! Learned a lot!

These negative comments about him are ridiculous. His test are literally from his his lectures on the powerpoints, which he posts online, and the lecture notes online. These students who are criticizing him probably barely attended class and only studied the night before the test. It is not a hard class if you STUDY. I made an A,and I hate science

I agree with 12/13/13 post. Weinstein isn't a bad teacher. Exams are straight from his lecture notes and he makes the notes. Study old exams for the final. Class is mandatory cause there are clicker questions. If I regularly attended class, did homework, and studied for my exams this class would've been an easy A. I got a C- in this class.

You do not need to read the textbooks for his tests, but you do need the textbook for online hw (bioportal). This class was my hardest class, but I managed to make an A, because I put a lot of studying into it. Take notes in class, and study the lecture notes that he posts online, and you should be fine.

Easily best instructor this semester. Presents material in an interesting and engaging way. One of the few teachers who both rewards for knowing the material and makes it fairly straightforward to do so.

This guy is straightforward. he doesn't through any curve balls on the exams. If you go to lec and study every once in a while, you'll do great on the exams.

Weinstein is probably one of the best professors at UT. I've had him for 2 semesters. Attendance is not required, but he does give credit for coming to 80% of classes (via clicker). He presents the material in an understandable manner. People who complain most likely have not put any effort and just want the grade handed to them. W is very helpful.

I put minimal effort into this class and made an A. What you need to do is go to class, get your clicker points, take notes, and get on StudyBlue. He does not change his tests very much, and most of them are online in notecard form or PDF form, you just have to dig a little. He's a funny guy. I liked him overall.

He is hilarious. I usually hate biology class, but he was entertaining. He gives outlines that are very helpful. Tests are easy if you look up material on StudyBlue (almost the same).His TA's grade the essay portions of tests (depends on the TA). Make sure you know what you are writing about.

Easiest biology professor by far. I slept through class and made at least a 96 on every test.

This teacher is a must take for any bio class. He only tests over what he talks about in lectures. He cares about your grade and dropped a whole half of our test when the class did bad on it. His test are very to the point questions and if you study a little you will do good. He doesn't try to trick you on tests like other bio professors. TAKE HIM.

Easy teacher if you come to class and take notes. What he says in class is on the exams. By far my easiest teacher this semester! Makes jokes that are funny if you get his humor! Great guy and easy to talk to when asking for help! Only have to come to 75% of lectures to get attendance credit! But come to class or you will miss something!