He is a nice teacher. He speaks soft tho. So be sure seat in front. Ask him for help during lab hour. He is helpful.

sigh, mr. conover was great. sure, there is work involved, but come on, he'll help you every step of the way. doing a little bit of work isn't so hard. if you're not so good at biology, he is the teacher to take because he is kind and loves his subject.

He's very good at making general biology as uncomplicated as possible without dumbing it down. Do the study guides and pay attention in lab and you'll do fine. He's a nice guy, and great at his subject.

ANY TEACHER THAT GIVES YOU A STUDY GUIDE FOR ALL THE TESTS SHOULD BE EASY COURSE, AND IT IS. IF YOU DONT GET A GOOD GRADE IT IS YOUR OWN FAULT. AS FAR AS THIS TEACHERS ABILITIES TO ENGAGE A STUDENT IN HIS FIELD--BORRRRIING.

bill gates #2 is sooo kind. hes not hard at all compared to the other bio teachers... the only bad thing is that its really easy to fall asleep in his class but the labs are fun. hes not a bad teacher at all.

I didn't get a good grade in his class, but that was my fault. His looks remind me of Steven King. He's a decent teacher, boring, but decent. He gives you a study guide before every exam which is awesome, too bad i didn't take advantage of it.

WOW Can u say boring? He's not a bad teacher but it's hard to get an "A" or a "B" in that class. Every four chapters he gives a test, which makes it hard. But overall, he's hard, boring, looks like Bill Gates, and thinks his Bio jokes are funny. :( I really don't think so!!

This guy is a total science nerd. He's dedicated his life to science and he knows his stuff. The study guides he gives for the tests are life savers. You're stupid if you don't take advantage of them. Overall, he's a bit boring, he's helpful and not too hard. Good teacher!

He is an awsome professor and explains very well. He's knowledgeable and very intelligent. This instructor loves his subject and is very good at it. He is NOT boring at all. GREAT PROFESSOR!

Class is the best, labs are interesting especially the one at the zoo, also Conover is cool and looks like Bill Gates

This class is b-oring. If you can sit through a lab, you can sit through ANYTHING. Take advantage of the study guides and drink plenty of red bull; you should have no problem. Class is not a breeze, but still do-able.

exelent teacher.

I was very scared in taking Bio, but Mr. Conover made it an excellent experience for me. He gives you study guides and they're VERY helpful. STUDY THEM! Read the lab manuel before going to labs, you'll have a quiz every lab session. I loved this class.

Conover is a very nice man. He really knows biology and teaches it well. But I think he is a little too hard on students, cuz this is not a major class. He really does expects students to know the smallest details and elements in bio, which is not cool. Other than that, u gotta work to get on A.

The thing to know about this professor is that he knows what he teaches. My advice is to sit close to the front so one doesn't fall asleep. Study the notes. I cannot express how important they are. study also the questions in the back of the book. He is a fair grader, and if one doesn't pass is for not trying.

I took Biology 122 in the summer. I went in expecting the worst and came out with the best. Dr. C is an excellent professor, he knows what he's doing and he is always willing to help. In fact, he appreciates students who ask questions and seem to be interesting the subject. The study guides are super helpful, study them! Study notes, pass calss

I got like a 99.4 in the class, go to class, listen to him, read the chapters and you will easily get an A.

Im the one that got 99.4 %, I had to write back to these comments. Biology is hard, just kus you get A's in English or Comp Science, u wont get an A in Bio. Its Hard! Try hard and you will get an A. Dont try hard and you will have a bad grade and ****. If your dumb, dont take the class. If you are serious about school than you will love this class

This guy may be boring, but he teaches the material well. He does go thru the lectures quickly, but its in the book. When it came to labs, it was boring in the beginning b/c he'll explain everything altho u know it already. Just read the book & dont copy everything from his notes & u'll do fine. Depending on how hard u work, it can be an easy A!

Umm yeah. First thing when I talked into the class was I thought the teacher was going to teach Microsoft 101 or something cuz the teach looks like Bill Gates. But the teach goes pretty fast through all the notes and stuff and he uses Power Point a lot. Lecture is boring, but the labs are pretty fun. And tests are pretty hard.

non-science majors class.. info overload.. but this teacher knows what he is talking about and he is funny in a sarcastic way.. looks like bill gates :P

One of the best biology instructors ever. The class requires lots of reading but hey its Bio. I would recommend him.

He is a good teacher and he teaches well. his tests are clear and straight forward with extra credit on the tests. mostly its multiple choice with some essay Qs. this class requires lot of reading and memorizing, if you do that you'll be fine.

Super nice. Super helpful. Extremely patient. This class requires a lot of reading and memorization. It is kind of hard for non-English speakers. But, He makes this hard class easy for them by helping them during office hours. If non-English speakers study everything in the book and study guides, you will get an A for 100% sure.

Not a hard teacher, but there are so few tests that just one slightly lower grade will make a big impact on your entire grade. Very monotonous so it's hard to pay attention in his class. He gives out study guides to the lecture examinations so that helps. Good teacher but he makes it quite boring.

All you need to do is go to class and pay attention. Class can be boring if you aren't 100% focused but your doing biology as a major, what did you expect? If you understand what he is talking about in his lecture reading the book will be much easier. I went to class everyday and used the book as a supplement to what I learned.

one of the easiest teachers. lectures can gwet boring, but just pay attention you don't have to take notes, listen in class, read the book, do the study guide (in detail), go over the study guide with him, and I guarantee your "A". lab comes with its own lecture-thats the most boring-, but the lab isn't hard

Don't blame the prof.The fact is that many students don't care 2 learn how life works. If it is more important 2 go home early, don't register,leave room 4 those that care 2 learn.I enjoyed his class & is not my major. It's amazing 2 know that while I'm writing this post 100s of things are happening in my body and those organisms around me.Got an A

I dont know why people are complaining about the class being boring. It's all biology and science. do you expect to feel like you are in a striptease club? The guy is dull, but his tests are easy if you study. OVerall good class. Take him, spend time studying the chapteres and A is guaranteed if you study well. By the way, He is Bill gates' cousin.

Dr. C is a good guy, but his lectures do get a little a dry sometimes. His jokes are lame, but the tests are easy, given that you study for them. Lab lectures are super long, but extremely helpful when it comes to taking the practicals. Be specific when answering test questions, though -- he's a stickler for points. Overall, a decent teacher.

Dr. Conover is a very nice guy and very knowledgeable. His tests are not chellenging if you come to class and actually listen to his lectures. yes, the lectures may seem useless and boring but that's just the nature of the class and if you can't stand a bio 101 lecture for an hour then i would suggest changing your major!.

Dr. Conover is one of the best professor I had at GCC. If you listen and study, you will do well on the exam. His lectures are extremely important so attending class is MUST. His tests are very reasonable if you study. Got high A percentage in class.

I don't know why the hell are you checking this website? Is not there only one teacher for this class? This class is fair, if you study well, you will get you A! The teacher is boring! whenever you go to his office, he kinda wants to kick you out! All i can say is its just fair. THe teacher sucks and he is not guilty for that.he was meant to be.

U have to attend every single lecture..sit all the way in the front n write every single word u see or hear and ull do great.. he is cold blooded but he makes things very simple and understandable. he is wonderful. p.s. i had an interesting dream bout him lol

Read the book and take notes. Fair grader. Class is boring if you're not interested in biology but he's really not that hard.

Conover is really boring and he makes students memorize more than they should for tests. He gives study guides and if you study off of those and read you will do good in the class. He can be anal at times. Avoid taking him for 122 because you will be so drained, especially in the summer. Take someone easier like Cornish or Kretzmann.

This class is really easy-- it's biology, not physics! I had over 100% in the class. There is extra credit on every exam. The final is weighted the same as all other exams. Go to class, read the book, and you'll get your A. I really learned a lot and enjoyed the class too.

He is a great teacher but should not teach in the summer because he is too difficult. It is just too much information to learn in a short matter of time. He can be very boring at times and is very picky. His tests are not very hard and he gives a study guide before each test which really helps to prepare for tests. Memorize the guide and do great.

I really enjoyed his class - I took it during the summer and it was really interesting. I've heard past reviews that he's boring, but the individual must have lacked interest in the subject itself.

Semi-hard class, but you do have to work for your grade. He gives study guides before each exam. If you do those, read the chapters in the book as well as the many notes you take during class, you will do well. He is extremely helpful and funny. I'd recommend him.

Dr. Conover is an excellent professor; if you're looking for an easy "A", want to skip a few classes, or text, Twitter or check Facebook during lecture, then find someone else. If you want to learn some cool stuff and have a good time, he's your man.

Dr. Conover is a pretty chill teacher. A bit of a dork at times but in a fun way. His study guides for the exams are pretty much on the money. Like any other Biology class it is hard have 2 be discipline read the book to understand the material and take plenty of notes but he makes the class fun and easy to comprehend. I highly recommend him....

Took bio 122 during the summer. The class itself is hard but his notes help. Just study and you'll do ok. His test are not that hard... at least for me they weren't.

Dr.Conover is one of the best professors in GCC. I mean if you want to know what Biology is, he is your answer. One you take his class, you can see the world of organisms, evolutions, revolutions, etc. If you expect to get A without studying hard, do not bother to be a student. His exam is reasonable enough for a good student to get A.

Dr. Conover is very intelligent and knows his biology inside and out. That being said, his lectures can become very monotonous and boring. Additionally, he can seem condescending to students who ask him questions. He lacks the social skills required to be an engaging professor. However, the course, lab, and his exams are fair and straightforward.

Honestly, after reading comments on here I was reluctant to take the class, but looking back now I can say... he's not THAT bad. If you think he's really hard and you're a bio major, SWITCH MAJORS. Getting an A is challenging, but achievable. His tests are fair & straightforward, lab is easy, not a great lecturer, but he's their to help just ASK.

To Below Commenters: If you want to criticize your professor, at least "try" to be appeared as an intelligent person. Your grammar is very lousy, and it makes the reader disagree about what you'd like to confer. Dr. Conover's class is very challenging. However, it is possible to get an A, if you dedicate reasonable amount of time to study.

The person commenting below was probably Gago.

Don't get discouraged by the stupid comments. In the beginning I was so scared of this class bc of the comments I read here. But, its not THAT bad !..if you're willing to put time and study, you will get an A !..Record him since he actually gives out most of the multiple choices' answers in his lectures which so many ppl found boring and useless an

This professor is good, his notes are clear...Pay attention. He enjoys what he teaches. therefore if you have questions and are interested not just in the subject but in actually learning to pass the class he's helpful.

Quite possibly the best teacher at GCC. He is tough, but he gives out all the answers during class IF YOU PAY ATTENTION. I've learned so much from him. I decided to take the USMLE for fun to test my knowledge and I answered 7/10 correct and all 7 of those answers I learned because of him. This man is brilliant when it comes to Bio and is helpful!

I don't know why students are complaining he's difficult. He is one of the easiest biology professor. He gives you a study guide on every test, that tells you exactly what is on the test. If you think he's hard, you will have a lot more troubles in the higher classes. Just take him, you won't regret it.

He knows his stuff, but he's rather boring. He is very picky about the answers and short answers especially have to be very specific. Also his voice is soft, so pay extra attention or sit in the front. His tests Can be hard, but getting an A is certainly doable if you put in the effort. Study guides for every test, noncumulative final.

Listen to his lectures.

It's a bio class, required lots of reading and memorization. His lectures are monotone and boring most of the times, but it gives you some exam questions. The study guide for each exam is useful. Although you've to spend lots of time for lab report and his very restricted to sign it complete, it only worth 1% of your grade!!! Study, study, Study

He is not nearly as bad as everyone says. He does have a monotone voice and might seem unapproachable (go to office hours, he will help you) but he knows biology very well and prepares you for upper division classes. Most importantly, pay attention to his lectures, he hints on most of multiple choices AND essays from the tests. A is def doable.

Professor Conover honestly gets a bad rap. He's a great professor who will answer your questions if you have them and emphasizes what he will test on. Honestly, as long as you pay attention in class and take decent notes, you should be fine. His exams are straightforward and they follow the study guides he gives you.

Professor Conover May be monotone but he is an incredible biologist. He knows the subject very well and he is willing to repeat himself over and over in office hours to anyone willing to stop by. I talked to him one on one on several occasions and he is a great professor! Of course I read (and memorized) the book as well.

Hardest class I have ever taken but I managed to get an A so IT IS doable. He is not a bad professor. Memorize every detail in the book and GO to office hours to show him you are trying. He's caring and willing to help out even if it comes to rounding your grade. Be prepared to sacrifice everything and study your hardest but hard work will pay off!

Dr Conover is one of the best professors who can teach Biology, this was my first semester taking Bio course at GCC, I came to US 3 years ago i have never studied Bio here and in my country i was a math major, his lectures are so complete and he likes students who work hard, getting an A is doable.

Conover has a terrible reputation, and I know he can be difficult to approach but once you talk to him he's actually a really nice person. His tests are difficult because they require lots of memorization, but any biology class is like that. I could've honestly gotten an A if i tried harder, but it was my fault I didn't. Take this class seriously!

Contrary to others I think Conover is a great professor compared to some of the other at gcc. His tests are difficult but what else would you expect from a biology class, reading the book in-depth is more than enough to pass this class. Don't expect an easy A in any science class.

One of my favorite professors from gcc. He pauses during the lectures to make sure everyone is following along and asks if anyone has questions or wants him to elaborate. He's the head of the science department so he's definitely not gonna cut corners, but you can rest assured you'll be well prepared for the next level