2.8

Robert Corin

Biology - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island)

2.8
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
35%
Would Retake
100
Reviews
2.8
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

35%

Would Retake

100

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Scatterbrained and unclear

BIO 170 - 2.0 rating

This professor had me confused from day 1

BIO170 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

53%

Textbook Required

50%

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Based on 21 grades
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B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 30 reported grades
A: 6
Not sure yet: 6
B+: 4
A+: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Tough grader (4)
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Ratings by Course

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5.0

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BIO170171

3.8

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3.5

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3.0

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5.0

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4.0

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Reviews (100)
4.0
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BIO170
Sep 5, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BIO170
Apr 21, 2004

The best teahcer there is.... Ilove this guy...

4.0
4.0
BIO170
Sep 23, 2004

best professor i had in the entire year that im here

5.0
1.0
BIO170
Oct 18, 2004

doctor corin is the best.!!!

5.0
1.0
BIO170
Nov 15, 2004

He's the best teacher. Easy A if you study and pay attention. But if you don't pay attention and if you're an idiot don't take him.

5.0
2.0
BIO170171
Dec 25, 2004

He's a very good professor. Pay attention when he's talking, take good notes and you'll be fine. He is not only a good professor, he is fun to be around as well. Very nice person.

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Jan 31, 2005

A very good prof. and very undersdanding. Just make sure you have good notes in his class because his tests come from his notes. Good luck

5.0
2.0
BIO170171
Jan 31, 2005

hes a great teacher if you are willing to do the work... hes an easy grader if he likes you

2.0
4.0
BIO
Apr 1, 2005

hes not clear

4.0
2.0
BIO171
May 26, 2005

I had him for lab. If you want to get in do what you have to and get out and still learn something he is the right professor. Some people felt like he didn't spend enough time but if you are capable of doing a little studying on your own he is great. Really nice guy too.

5.0
4.0
BIO170
Jun 28, 2005

Dr. Corin is an extremely smart prof. and he really knows the material. This is def not a class you can sleep through because his tests are takin almost word for word from the notes in class. If you stay awake and take very good notes this class is a breeze.

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Aug 29, 2005

the key word is paying attention here. he was a great help to me,you may have trouble hearing him but just listen good.all his quizes are very easy if you take notesin class.

5.0
1.0
BIO170
Sep 17, 2005

Excellent... Tape his classes and write down his notes word for word and you will be fine. He is a very good teacher... He tends to jump alot, but if you tape his class, take good notes you will be fine... I came out of his class with an A-... he is the bomb... he is very nice and kind...

3.0
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BIO171
Sep 27, 2005

Unclear at times, jumps around to much, and gives quizes every lab class which are not a brezee to do.Wouldn't recommend him to others.

5.0
3.0
BIOLAB
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2005

very good. he gives great labs, quick and fun. listen to lecture, do a little reading and you will ace all the quizzes. good choice.

4.0
2.0
BIO171
Jan 16, 2006

Deffinately take him. Quizzes are easy and a final was as simple as it gets. Labs are quick and cover the most important material. He doesnt want you to do time in class just do your work and you are free. If you have his notes you'll get an A.

4.0
2.0
BIO171
Jan 24, 2006

this guy is awesome...he should get his own tv show. he's like bill nye the science guy..fun to watch jump around the room. got a B so I love the guy

3.0
3.0
BIO170171
Jan 30, 2006

Well Dr Corin is very intelligent I'l give him that. He does know the subject matter very well. Although he say to ask him questions in class if you don't understand anything he does seem alittle annoyed when you do. Pay attention in the lectures and take good notes, thats where he gets his test question from.

5.0
2.0
BIO170BIO171
Apr 1, 2006

I had taken Dr. Corin for lab and lecture, and i would say that this is probly the best professor i have ever had. If you are a good student and take good notes you should not have a problem. Save all of his tests and quizes about 35% of his final was taken directly from previous test that he had given that sem. His lab was great and short.

4.0
2.0
BIO170
May 29, 2006

Just take good notes and pay attention in his class and you will do well on his tests. Final was recycled from old exams given throughout the semester.

5.0
1.0
BIO170
Jun 2, 2006

easiest pro i ever had for bio. if i could get A in his class i think anyone could, i mean this is first time i ever got A in bio. take his notes, his final is everything u had on the pervious test. u just have to study 3 or 4 exams he gave during the semester for the final. i will definitely take his class again, he carves a lot. sometimes he is

2.0
2.0
BIO170
Jun 22, 2006

Prof. Corin is pretty easy all you have to do is take notes and study them and you'll get an A. The class is pretty easy and he never takes attendance. The only thing is he hates when you ask questions so the stuff you dont understand you have to learn yourself.

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Nov 22, 2006

Bombed the first two exams. got an A in his class by studying the exams before the final.

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Dec 4, 2006

hes a nice guy... it seems like he gets pissed though when the class doesnt do good on his tests. he draws all examples... sometimes that makes things worse because hes always erasing everything but hes a nice guy

1.0
5.0
BIO180
Dec 29, 2006

The only class I failed during 4 years of college. He is not a good prfessor, he is the worst I have seen, don't take him. He posts the grades on the door, almost 80% of students fail in his class. Go check befor you take him.

5.0
1.0
BIO351
Jan 12, 2007

He is very easy going. You really need to not have attended his class or done horrifically bad to fail this class. Although his tests are difficult he goes over the final in detail. He really enjoys teaching and works well with students.

4.0
1.0
BIO170
Jan 25, 2007

Man if you fail one of his classes you don't belong in college. I dropped this class 2 semesters ago because I was failing (had oppenheimer) I took corin and breezed.

5.0
5.0
BIO170
Aug 30, 2007

He's intelligent and really knows his subject matter. The fact that he's hot is great! Love this guy!!! He's the bomb!

3.0
3.0
BIO170
Oct 20, 2007

Perhaps nearing the latter end of his career, he certainly seems to have reached the end of his patience with teaching; though he teaches thoroughly and clearly, questions aren't treated well, nor does he want to speak with students outside of class. Take him if you are a mediocre autodidact. He's not hard, he's just not involved.

3.0
2.0
BIO170
Nov 20, 2007

wierd, he dosnt like when we ask Q, his test are hard, he dosnt want to teach; sooo if u want 2 understand bio hes not ur guy!!

5.0
1.0
MICRO351
Dec 13, 2007

Prof. Corin is brilliant! He is very excited about what he teaches. Knows his stuff! Pick his class and you'll ace this class!

1.0
2.0
BIO351
Jan 4, 2008

Very disappointing as a teacher and a person.Does not show any interest in class.Always late.Doesn't want to explain anything.You'll have no clue as to how you're doing in class.Can give quizes on material covered weeks ago.It looks like he doesn't want to be there(in lab).Waste of time.No guarantee you'll do good in class.

3.0
3.0
BIO170
Jan 15, 2008

At fisrt i thought he was crazy, stupid professor. But as time have passed he is not that bead, the one thing you have to do is to take a gooooood notes. His tests are all from notes, and they are tne only source to study in order to pass the test.

2.0
2.0
BIO442
Jan 25, 2008

This guy is late most of the time for class. Do not answer questions clearly. He is also very bias; once you are liked by him,you don't have to work hard in his class, he gives you are good grade, regardless.

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Jan 28, 2008

I had him when I was a freshmen in 2006. I honestly thought he was nuts. He couldnt stand still for literally a second and he would often come to class drenched in sweat on cold days...I couldnt keep up with anything he said. I seriously do not reccomend this teacher if you are a biology major!!! YOU WILL END UP FAILING!!!!

4.0
4.0
BIO170
Mar 26, 2008

Read the book dont cheat

2.0
3.0
MICRO351
Apr 21, 2008

Decent prof. He's a very amicable person, quizzes are fair, no homework from lab book at all. He's very nice but you don't learn a great deal and he doesn't always convey what he's teaching. Final was very fair, he gives you plenty of opportunities to pass!

4.0
1.0
BIO170
Jun 29, 2008

wow>>g8 prof>>>please take him if you reaaly want ot pass bio.gives millions of oppotunities to u to pass>>please get advantage of it>>>he;s the best>>very easy class>>>you'll love it>>>

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Jul 30, 2008

prof. corin doesnt know how to teach biology he gets mad if you ask him a question gets snippy very fast, also its very hard to understand him he failed more than half my class -not recommending him

2.0
3.0
BIO170
Oct 6, 2008

Prof. Corin doesn't explain things well enough for anyone to understand if they have not studied biology before. Do you like having a professor that sounds like he has marbles in his mouth? Neither do I. He comes late, always asks what time class ends, get out later than class is supposed to last. Tests are not that bad.

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Oct 30, 2008

THE MAN IS A HORRIBLE AT TEACHING!! HE'S VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE BUT UNLESS YOU FEEL LIKE TEACHING YOURSELF WITH THE TEXTBOOK THEN DONT TAKE HIM! HE COMES LATE, DOESNT FOLLOW HIS OWN SYLLABUS, GETS MAD WHEN YOU ASK HIM QUESTIONS AND TEACHES WHATEVERS GOING THROUGH HIS HEAD AT THAT POINT IN TIME. HE ALSO HAS NO EMAIL OR VOICEMAIL SO YOU CANT CONTACT HIM

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Nov 14, 2008

HORRIBLE. ALWAYS comes to class late. doesnt show ANY interest at all in teaching. Doesnt even know when the class ends and starts. tests are unfair. tests are worded very strangely and sloppily typed. you cant even study for them cause he doesnt follow the syllabus so you dont know what to read in text. does not speak clearly he just kinda mumbles

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Jan 11, 2009

worst professor at csi. doesn't care about teaching or if his students learn at all. good for if you just want to pass and don't care what grade you pass with. not good for bio majors who actually want to learn and pass with a respectable grade

4.0
2.0
BIO170
Jun 2, 2009

Prof Corin is great. Yes he is not a hard grader but his tests are hard. He gives no extra credit, but if you get to know him and nice to him he's a great guy and helps you out a lot. He's nice and friendly. Good professor!

1.0
5.0
BIO107
Sep 14, 2009

Professor Corin is an incomprehensible professor. He slurs his words, flails his arms around, and gets covered in chalk although he does not use a chalk board. He will not pass you. Your notes will not save you. He makes up questions that probably don't have existing answers. But he's the head of the department so you can't escape! Be afraid!

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Sep 26, 2009

Nice person. Wants students to understand and learn.

3.0
1.0
BIO170
May 2, 2010

This man is very intelligent. However, he is insane lol Just read the textbook and try to decipher his lecture.

1.0
5.0
BIO171
Mar 28, 2011

He's the absolute worst professor at CSI. The man CANNOT teach. He may know his stuff, but his speech is so unclear and his manner so unprofessional that he should have been forcibly retired long ago. He's always late to class,and does not help you when you need him to explain something. He does play favorites. You'll not get the grade you deserve!

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Apr 7, 2011

THE MOST HORRID PROFESSOR IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF CSI! DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO TEACH, WILL NOT HELP YOU IF YOU ASK HIM QUESTIONS. WHY HE IS STILL ALLOWED TO TEACH AT CSI IS A MYSTERY. IF YOU LOVE BIO, YOU MIGHT END UP HATING IT AFTER HIS CLASS. IF YOU ALREADY HATE IT, AVOID HIM LIKE THE PLAGUE, AND TAKE DOOLEY.

4.0
2.0
BIO170
Jun 20, 2011

Professor Corin is an angel, he will give you every opportunity to pass, he's kind, and does whatever is needed for you to succeed. TAKE HIM! .. To learn however, be prepared to study on your own!

4.0
2.0
BIO170
Jun 28, 2011

Fair professor. Take good notes and pay attention in class to get a good grade.

2.0
5.0
BIO171
Aug 13, 2011

Hard class for me. He taught so fast, and the test is hard too.

4.0
1.0
BIO170
Jun 26, 2012

corin is obviously frustrated because hes much smarter than most of the students he come in contact with at CSI so i dont blame him for his slight disinterest in teaching. he is very intelligent and knows a lot about bio so you can get a lot out of this class if you want to....not a hard grader but tests can be tricky

2.0
3.0
BIO170
Jun 6, 2013

He means well but he didn't show up half the time and didn't cover all the material on the final. Read the textbook ALOT, but he is fair.

4.0
2.0
BIO170
Jun 19, 2013

i absolutely love this professor. at the beginning i was confused as other students but if you follow his way of teaching and study his notes you will get a good grade. did not study the whole book,,study whatever he teach in the class, that's all. he is way better than some other professors at csi. he wants his students to learn..

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 1, 2014

Don't bother buy the book with this guy the test will be on everything he talks about in class. You must take great notes in this class if you want to do well. He really knows a lot about bio he does and you can get a lot out of his class.

2.0
5.0
BIO170
May 30, 2014

Corin is a really nice professor who wants to see his students pass but he doesn't make it easy. The way he explains the material is really confusing because he jumps topics, i found it extremely hard to keep up. He makes up his own exams and his own final but he makes it as tricky as possible. If you do take him just make sure you keep up.

1.0
4.0
BIO170
Grade: Fail
Jul 29, 2014

The way he puts over his material is confusing, he jumps from topic to topic &don't bother asking him to expalin something, he becomes frustrated & if u get an explanation it's more confusing than what he teaches. Try ur best to take accurate notes as fast as posibble. He makes up his own exams but they r Very TRICKLY &HARD.

3.0
4.0
BIO170
Aug 28, 2014

Prof Corin is a professor who has good intentions for his students however, passing his class is not easy. If you like structure and organization you will have a tough time with him as he is random in his teaching. Tests are difficult to pass, he doesn't give homework or quizzes so doing good on them is a must. His class is a challenge.

4.0
4.0
BIO170
Oct 5, 2014

Tough class. Smart professor. Learned something, which is why I am here. I recommend him. He knows his stuff.

2.0
4.0
BIO170
Dec 4, 2014

As hard as his class is, I do respect him. It is not an easy class to pass and he does teach very differently then other professors do. He is very jumpy and bounces around the front of the room and sometimes it's hard to understand him but if you actually take time to reread the notes and copy all the notes in class you should do fine.

5.0
4.0
BIO170
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2014

He is super dope

4.0
4.0
BIO170
Dec 5, 2014

Professor Corin is a good professor. He likes what he does although he can be a little difficult to understand. He teaches a great class and while he doesn't offer extra credit, he will speak to you and help you after class. He knows his stuff.

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Jan 25, 2015

This professor had me confused from day 1. He tells you that he doesn't go by the text book but when I was in fear of failing and reached out to him he told me it's all in the text book. He won't review, he words his tests weird, and he is very scatter brained. No organization to his teaching. And the only thing that matters are the tests.

4.0
3.0
BIO170
Feb 23, 2015

Although he can be all over the place, he has a wealth of knowledge about biology, as long as you are able to follow his line of logic, you will be fine. This is not an easy course, but as long as you take notes and have a general interest in the subject, you should be fine.

4.0
4.0
BIO171
May 17, 2015

-Often excited during lectures, knows his subject very well. -Offers assistance whenever needed, understands students. -Fair grader, but not too easy. Overall, enjoyable experience in his class.

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 4, 2015

He is a good person but I can't say that he is a good professor, don't get me wrong he knows the topics very well but he is not clear at all while teaching them he doesn't use powerpoint the handouts are not clear at all. I used to like biology and he made me change my major! DO NOT to take him unless you want to learn everything by yourself

4.0
2.0
BIO170
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 24, 2015

I did know stuff in his inspiring and interesting lectures. He knows the stuff really well. Though, his teaching can be confusing to some people. He doesn't use textbook. Tests are pretty much based on his lecture, so drop notes. He does not use ppt or any media. If you want an A, go google, youtube or use the textbook after class.

1.0
5.0
BIO170
Aug 27, 2015

Do not take his class! The way he teaches is horrible and he is all over the place. He barely gives any notes and if any, they're unclear. Tests are hard to understand and the format is absurd. He tells you to go to tutoring in the library if you ask for help. If you still choose to take his class be prepared to teach yourself and good luck.

3.0
2.0
BIO170
Grade: C+
Sep 13, 2015

He's play for a professor. However his teaching is all over the place and you'll end up getting confused. Just buy the textbook and teach yourself the topics.

2.0
4.0
BIO 170
Grade: B
Oct 23, 2015

DO NOT TAKE HIM. Scatterbrained and unclear. Jumps from different topics week to week making it impossible to follow along in the textbook. 3 tests all, multiple choice. No HW. He doesn't take attendance. Only positive it that he curves - A LOT - and his final was all three tests put together.

5.0
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BIO170
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2015

go to class write notes pay attention and then go home study you will get an A he is a good professor and he is very friendly be his friend he do a lot of things to you

2.0
3.0
BIO170
Grade: C
Jan 31, 2016

you can easily pass the tests if you study the notes! you have to write them down as he speaks though. generous curving on tests makes it easier to pass. no hw no attendance no class participation needed. he makes his own tests for our class all you need in this class is the notes and you'll get an easy grade as long as you study before tests

2.0
4.0
BIO170
May 20, 2016

He knows his stuff but does not have great organization in his lectures. Just read the book THOROUGHLY and compare it with his notes. Ask questions and make sure you communicate with him if you are confused, just ask if you want to pass!

2.0
4.0
BIO170171
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

As a lecture professor, he is not the best option. Voice is very low and can be hard to understand thus, testing is difficult. As a lab professor, he gets down to the basics and prefers to keep his topics moving.

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
BIO170
Jul 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prof Corin is an extremely intelligent man, but not a good professor. He is very unorganized. I wish he informed our class the topics we should be studying to better prepare for the exams. I am extremely disappointed in his teaching style for an accelerated summer course... with only one month you need to be clear, concise, and organized. Good luck

1.0
4.0
BIO170
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I came to CSI as a visiting student in hopes of getting out of bio at my school (Binghamton). This accelerated summer course has been such an unpleasant experience. Corin, although intelligent, is a terrible, arrogant, ineffective professor. The class is scattered, he makes the material hard to learn, and does not tell you what will be tested.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BIO171
Jul 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

take this class if you know somebody that took it before. all of his tests are the same from previous years. very unprofessional and rude professor, good luck if youre taking him

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO171
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't take him. He does not talk clearly and mumbles a lot. You will feel so lost in his class. Talks really low and gets mad if you tell him. His quizzes are from his notes but you don't even understand him. He does curve though if you talk to him.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO170
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. Very rude, doesnt tell you what topic r u in, so u could read the book, because his lectures very unclear. You barely can understand what is he talking about. All the notes on the board are messy. Doesnt follow syllabus. Youll feel lost in his class. After test he gives back scantron only. Dont take him.

TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO170
Dec 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is my first year in college and this professor made me change my major. You can not hear or understand him at all whatsoever. I tried to record him and I hear nothing in the recording. His class is all test based so if you fail even one test you are basically screwed. He writes on the chalkboard but it is no help at all. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
BIO170
Grade: B+
Jan 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

HE HAS A problem but his /test /are /NOT /THAT /HARD /but /the /curves /help /ALOT. /COOL /DUDE

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
1.0
BIO170
Grade: C
Jan 6, 2019
Would take again

He grades off tests only and gives huge curve every test. Get half right on every test your will get a B

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
BIO170
Jan 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It was just bad, I couldnt understand what he said half of the time

3.0
3.0
BIO170
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

although you can barely hear a word of what he says the test are basic if you don't know one question you failing the next four or five questions. finals are copy and paste of all the tests just rearranged. meet him in his office ours he very patient outside of class

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
BIO170
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I swear I regret taking his class. We have homework every week and exam every week. I barely heard what he says and he is so unorganized. His notes are a mess and you cant even see anything.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO170
Grade: A+
Oct 11, 2020
Would take again

Great. Smart. So smart. Should be at a better college.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
2.0
BIO170
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

really poor expierince. he doesnt really know how to use a computer. if students are required to have a computer, working wifi, quiet place to learn.. then our professors should know how to use a computer at the bare minimum. cannot understand him or his handwriting during lectures. the tests were scattered all over the place. hes kinda rude.

Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
BIO171
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

For online class, you will barely talk to him for your lab. Just do the labs and quizzes before they are due and you will be fine.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
BIO170BIO171
Grade: C+
Jan 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

lies about grading, hard to understand, very rude, and doesn't answer his emails. Run for the hills or take the class another semester if he's only available, don't do it to yourself....

Tough grader
2.0
3.0
BIO171
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2021
Would take again

alright professor, 13 quizzes drops two, most of them are online but quiz is timed 10 min for 10 questions. He doesn't make the quizzes everything in that class is based on connect which you will buy. Labs count as participation, aren't bad at all. Your grade is mostly based on quizzes so do well on those. Doesn't give lower then a c+.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
BIO171
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst "teacher" I've ever had. The lab assignments were through an online interactive site & he didn't know what they were on, or what the tests covered. How do you teach a class when you don't know what is being covered? He barely taught during the lectures and basically rambled. Didn't respond to emails until the end of the semester.

1.0
3.0
BIO171
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

he barely responds to emails and even after a chain of emails going back and forth with him, he still does not provide a useful response. bio lab is supposed to be fun as this is the practical class but I can barely hear a word he says. it was not a great experience for me considering this is my first college bio lab class. 2/10

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
2.0
BIO171
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2022
Would take again

I had the first 10 labs online which were all due by the end of the semester and allowed me to work at my own pace on the McGraw-Hill website. The last 3 weeks were in person and the labs were fun. Take notes when in-person to be ready for the quiz. He is quiet and hard to understand so be patient. Helpful in-person. Not the worst professor.

Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO171
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2022

I didn't really like his teaching methods. Only graded on weekly quizzes which were based on the previous weeks mini lecture. If you're okay with studying bio every week and never being absent, you'll do fine. Otherwise find another professor for lab.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
BIO171
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2022

He is fairly laid back but PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF THE STRESS and don't take his class. He has no respect for student's needs and time. He missed the deadline to submit letter grades and was probably the last professor in all of CSI to do so. I missed my medical school applications because of his disregard to deadlines. He is also very disorganized.

2.0
1.0
BIO171
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Easy A.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
2.0
1.0
BIO171
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2024

He has an attitude problem. Extremely hard to understand. speaks in such a low tone the ac is louder than him. labs were easy, his handwriting however wasn't easy to understand. a quiz every week on the previous lecture and lab sometimes things on there weren't spoken about last class. not a bad professor just attitude. Easy A.

5.0
4.0
BIO171
Grade: B-
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

Super smart. Did the work. Wrote gazillion papers.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO171
Grade: B
Mar 27, 2025

Professor Corin's class was difficult to understand. His voice tone was very low, making it hard to hear him clearly. Additionally, the content he posted didn't align with what we covered in class. Somehow, I passed, but this class will definitely cause a lot of stress.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

53%

Textbook Required

50%

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