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This professor is really great. He takes the time to get to know his students from the moment they walk into the classroom. He is very specific in what is going to be on the tests. He's understanding and makes the class interesting..and somewhat easy. If you really try and study, you'll get a good grade!!
awesome teacher, he will really give you the help you need it's hard to do poorly in this class. if you put in the work you will get the reward. great guy, had him for two different semesters!
Great professor loves his career.Field trips are a great adventure. Powerpoint notes class goes quick , very interesting class :)Test are fair :) five stars to Fournier
best teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great professor! makes class interesting and entertaining too!
Absolutely the best class I've taken at Suffolk! Professor Fournier makes certain you know the material and makes it fun all at the same time. He is very precise and his tests extremely fair. You would be silly not to take one of his classes!!!!!
Great professor and good sense of humor. He can keep your attention and not only helps you learn the information but makes you have fun doing it.
THIS SEMESTER I THOUGHT ALL MY TIME WAS GOING TO GO TOWARDS OCEANOGRAPHY, I WAS COMPLETELY WRONG, HE IS BY FAR THE BEST SCIENCE PROFESSOR EVER! I UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE MATERIAL, TESTS ARE EXTREMELY FAIR AND HOMEWORK IS MINIMAL. IF YOU STUDY THE TESTS ARE A BREEZE. I RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SCIENCE CREDIT.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! MARINE BIOLOGY ROCKS!
He is such a great professor. I usually hate science but I took this class just to have him because I knew it would be fun and keep my interest. He is so nice and such a great guy.
A wonderful teacher! Very helpful and makes class a lot of fun. Tests are fair and the labs are entertaining. Field trips are very cool. Definitely a class everyone should take at least once.
Professor Fournier teaches oceanography and keeps the class very interesting. He's funny and intacts with everyone so we can all partcipate. would definitly recommened to anyone interested in oceanography
A really interesting class. He likes when students participate and his tests are fair! . I really enjoy going to his class
I feel like the professor is very helpful and his class is really entertainment. His laboratory class are very creative , I really recommend to take this class he is a great professor .... ;)
Passionate and excited to teach. very personable and fun!
Great professor. His lectures are interesting. He interacts with everyone in the class and makes you "get it" I will miss his class!
He is a great professor. He doesn't just lecture - he gets the class involved. He makes class very interesting.
Study for the tests and you will do well. Lectures are interesting and go by fast. I would recommend him to anyone who needs to take biology.
good teacher. made class fun. Id recommend him!!!
Prof. Fournier not only engages the class to participate but uses real life articles/examples that help put what we learn in context with our lives.
EASY ON THE EYE'S
Very cool professor. Hes funny and keeps class interesting by using the students as examples. I will be taking him again next semester.
Gives excellent notes in class and he even puts them online. Keeps the class interesting by making jokes and examples that involve the students.
Best Professor for Biology. Highly recommended. Gives great lectures and makes biology very interesting
BEST PROFESSOR SUFFOLK OFFERS HANDS DOWN!! He keeps class interesting with his great humor and awesome stories. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Great Professor! Really makes a strong effort to interact with his students. Has many class discussions to keep everyone paying attention. Great professor and class!
The class is kinda fun all ways interesting, there are a lot of trips so your not always stuck in the class
BEST PROFESSOR AT SUFFOLK!!! I was never good at science till I took this class. He is interacting and loves to have fun. H.W's are limited and only 2 tests beside the final. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Very nice and enthusastic professor. Tells cool and interesting stories. Likes being outdoors. Never the same topic. Always interesting!
Science is usually not my favorite subject but he makes class very fun and interesting. A lot of cool field trips too so your not always stuck in class. Highly recommend this professor.
Great class, my fav this semester. he's always joking, just go with it, it's all in fun and its a good time. class is pretty easy, he does power points from the text and the test is from everything in class; no surprises! plus we go on field trips. must take!
Such a chill guy. I was not so concerned with the environment before this class but he makes the subject interesting. Best science teacher i have had!
This guy is awesome! Turns labs into field trips which makes learning the material hands on, visual, and a whole lot more interesting. I wasn't sure about taking a human ecology class, but I'm glad I did, especially with this guy! HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
Awesome class! Funny guy! Tests are not to bad if you pay attention in class, which is pretty easy to do. He turns the labs into field trips which makes learning the material hands on, visual, and a whole lot more interesting. I was a little worried about taking a human ecology class, but I'm glad I did, especially with this guy! HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
This professor is great. Very funny and really takes an interest. Highly recommneded!!
Best teacher I've had at Suffolk! He was born to teach because he knows how to make a class pay attention. Field trips were fun too because it gave the class time to interact and enlightened the whole point of the class. Homework is easy and tests were fair!
He is very intelligent and very clear about what he wants u to do! He is very funny! Class is very easy to pass if u pay attention and class and listen to what he says. The tests are very fair, he puts up a practice test online which is very helpful! Highly recommend this professor for BIO 101
Great professor, makes class interesting. Gives review tests online prior to actual tests, not a tough grader.
i honestly hate science but this professor is awesome! he makes intrested to learn and is very organized and clear with the information he gives out plus hes funny. if you have the chance take him! i recommend it! :)
honestly i don't like science at all!! but this professor made the class very interesting and fun to learn. Is very organized and clear with the information he gives out. highly recommend him :)
Great professor! Knows what he's talking about. Very fair!
Pretty simple class. Funny guy. Review tests are posted online and are really helpful for the actual tests.
Great professor. Keeps class interesting with jokes and everyday articles. Very helpful reviews for tests are posted up. Definitely reccomend!
I hate science but he makes it so interesting and is really involved in the class. He gets to know you and will help you out with anything you need. He gives online practice tests before the actual tests which are very similar and explains everything thoroughly. If I had to take another science class I would definitely take him.
Great teacher makes class very interesting because he relates what he teaches to our everyday life.
Simple class as long as you study and take his practice tests.
Funny professor makes class fun and the test are fair. Definitely take him
Great teacher, very clear and involved. Gives practice tests before actual tests, help you with anything you need. Take him if you can
Great teacher very easy to understand! Fun class that you want to attend!
Such a great professor. Very helpful and clear with everything. His test are very easy and you can definitely get an A in this class!!!!
Great class! Makes class entertaining and enjoyable. Go cowboys!
Good professor. Class was enjoyable, I recommend it !
Class is actually interesting. Tests weren't bad at all. Just show up and you'll do just fine.
Smart professor, makes class interesting with current event news articles, and is very opinionated about biology. Great class!
Was a good class and learned a lot.
my favorite class of the semester. the course is straight forward and taught very well. relates the class to everyday life situations which makes learning the material easier. definitely recommend this course with professor fournier.
Great professor! Loved the class and he was very helpful. Very interesting but also easy if you apply yourself! I recommend this class!
Professor Fournier is an amazing professor. I came into this class worried that it was going to be too hard but he makes it almost impossible to fail. If you just pay attention to the PowerPoints then you'll do fine. He makes the PowerPoints straight from the textbook but it's not really needed to pass. I got an A with my eyes closed.
He goes super FAST but over all Is very fair lab reports are a PAINNN
look at the reviews he gives you and the tests are easy
I was super worried about this class and he made it fun and easy to understand everything. Tests are fair and I'm doing way better than I thought I ever could thanks to him!
I honestly did not want to take this class but be made it very easy. Compared to allot of professors he has allot of field experience which is very hard to come by these days. When in college you remember the few professors that really know what they're talking about and this is one of them. You won't be disappointed. I promise.
solid class if you need a science
The way he teaches made it easier to learn and he also made the tests easy. Good class to take.
Class was great. He made class interesting. I have learned so much in this class and would recommend it to anyone. He reinforces what is important if you go to class and pay attention you will do good.
Great teacher :) he is very energetic & fun. Over all the class is great.
Great teacher!! He is very clear when teaching and energetic. I was a pleasure being in his class :)
Great teacher! makes the material easy to learn & test are easy. Enjoyed being in his class.
Awesome teacher! Goes through the material to fast. The test are easy.
He is literally the best professor I've had at suffolk! Makes the course very understandable. His exams are very fair, The textbook is ACTUALLY used so its not a waste of your money. He is super funny and makes the class very enjoyable. I definitely recommend anyone who can take his class, to do so!!
Awesome professor. Goes quickly through the powerpoint but posts the slides online in case you miss something. Tests are easy, and practice tests that are practically identical to the actual test are posted to help you study. If you do the work you will get an A.
Easy A. Very nice professor, practice tests are just like the actual tests even uses some of the same questions.
Really nice guy! Fair class. Gives you a grade that you deserve. Easy A.
Fun class. He definitely keeps things interesting. Best bio class
Easy A. Helps you as much as possible. Drills the info into your head.
great teacher learning made simple
Great professor! Easy class if you put the effort in and textbook isn't wasted.
Great prof!! Easy A in this class. Always happy and includes students in examples. Very clear in his teaching, exams are "fair". Highly recommend this prof!!!!
He's an amazing dude. Ihad him for Bio 101 and 103, I loved both classes.
Good thing our first professor disappeared after the first day. He's the nicest professor ever and he makes the class so interesting and easy to follow. Make sure you look over the practice test, they are highly beneficial
Great teacher, made learning really easy and always made test fair with review to help out.
He's a really good and helpful teacher. He explains everything very well and keeps the class overall interesting.
Very easy going, funny and great professor. Really wants you to pass his class and will help you whenever you need it
He is a very good professor and I am very interested in the material that he teaches.
Very good professor. I enjoyed the class and the material was very interesting. I would recommend this class to anyone.
Great professor, fair tests, field trips almost every week.. I recommend this professor to anyone interested in the Human Ecology course
Great professor who makes the class fun and explains everything with clarity. He really wants you to pass the class and enjoy it
Great class very interesting
Great teacher
Great professor. Alot of field experience which is hard to come by.
Great professor. He is a pretty fair professor, the class was great, I recommend everyone to take his class. Test are fair and trips are very interesting. He is awesome and funny. You'll have absolutely no regrets. ??
He's a great professor.I had him for human ecology and he's by far one of the best professors iv had at suffolk. His great personality makes the class fun. The test are easy as long as u pay attention and he constantly repeats the stuff that will be on the test. You dont get a lot of homework and you go on field trips.
really good and interesting class. It REALLY makes you think about your impact on the environment.
I found that this class was pretty easy, he was clear about what would be on the tests and the assignments wouldn't take much time at all. We occasionally went on trips which made the class very entertaining and educational at the same time.
Great teacher. class is overall easy. homework is easy and tests are ok, not hard. labs are field trips, so that's pretty cool. this class was great. definitely take!
Great Professor, little homework and field trips are fun. This class is a real eye opener on ones impact on the environment.
I took this class this semester. The class was very informative. The professor is very clear in his lectures. If you pay attention and study you would do great! You work for your grade.
I took this class last semester, he is very helpful and clear. He makes the class interesting and funny. It's a very comfortable environment. Would highly recommend
Enjoyed all the activities within the class his lectures were clear and interesting.
P. Fournier was one of the best Professors I've had so far at Suffolk. He's very inspirational but expects you to work in class. He gave good notes on his power points. His field trips were amazing. The best part of this class were the lectures. If you show up to class and study your notes, you will pass. I learned a lot of valuable lessons.
This professor is a God sent to the school. Indeed he really knows what he teaches to the class. He is funny, intelligent, good personality. I will recommend this course to each and every one and you will never regreat in your life. He is one of the good professors that I have ever meet. I prayed that may God keep him and bless him. We need him
Very inspirational professor, and one of my favorites at Suffolk. He makes his lectures funny, and educational at the same time. His field trips were very fun, and educational, and made me appreciate Long Island much more. His tests are easy if you take notes, and study them. He's always available before, and after class to answer questions.
Over great professor always looked forward to going to his class
Great professor, knows what he teaches and is very fair with his exams . I recommend this class to anyone ! You won't regret it . Gives good notes, pay attention and study and you will sure pass the class .. Especially if you do not like science you will end up liking his class. He is also very funny !
He has been one of the best professors I have ever had. It is definitely not hard to do well all you have to do is study a little for his test and you'll be fine. He is always there to help his students and I would definitely take him again!
Great professor! Wants to see everyone get an A and will give you the tools to do so. Just study the material and you will do fine. Has a TON of hands on expierence in the field. Great guy to learn from. He goes through the material quick so just pay attention and study. Practice test are given before every test which is a huge help.
Great professor and class. Knows what he is talking about and is very helpful. I recommend taking any of his classes. Makes the tests fair and no homework.
Great professor! He's funny and makes everything we learn very interesting. He gets everyone included in class discussions and makes sure to help everyone understand what is going on. Extremely fair tests. Favorite professor by far
He helps you when needed. Very understanding . Tries his best to help you pass. Gives you practice test that are very similar to the exam . you will not fall asleep in his class , very entertaining !!
Prof. Fournier's Biology 101 class is a blast. Not a science person? No problem! Fournier's enthusiasm for the subject is contagious, and no matter what your relationship with science is -you will LOVE this class. His lectures are always entertaining and enjoyable (and of course, educational). I would recommend his class to anyone at SCCC.
I was hesitant on taking a Bio class since I am not the strongest science student. Professor Fournier is extremely helpful while also making the course a lot of fun. He has a great sense of humor and explains things in ways that are easy to understand. He has certainly impacted my outlook on this course and I would love to have him as a prof. again
He's a great teacher who lectures thoroughly and makes everything understandable. I wish I could take him again.
Professor Fournier is great, couldn't imagine having anyone else. Any science class can be boring but he makes it interesting and relevant. He really wants you to do well, but you do have to think for it. The field trips are interesting too.
Amazing teacher. If you pay attention in class you will pass. Will work with you to help you pass. Would take again !
I have had him two semesters in a row now and he is honestly one of the best teachers ive had. he knows what he is talking about and is very knowledgeable. If you study and pay attention you will do fine! if not dont expect to get a good grade.
Took him for bio 101 and 103 dude know what he's talking about , overall good professor
I took Robert Fournier two semesters in a row. Both of his classes were entertaining and interactive. We took a series of field trips in both classes which was nice to get out of a class room setting. His charisma makes the class go by fast and and he's a fair grader. Favorite Teacher
Great professot and the homework's are very easy.
Kinda teacher that makes school fun
Really knowledgeable and informed about the topics he teaches and generally about the world. He has had experience traveling around the world and it makes it easier to listen to him. Pay attention and be interested in your surroundings and it's an easy A, but don't expect to do well if you're not willing to apply yourself
Professor Fournier is funny! He incorporates humor in lessons which help get his points across to students. Often, he uses them as examples to set up a case scenario relating to the topic learned about. If you're the type who get easily offended by jokes, avoid this class. Seriously though, this class is awesome!
Only complaint is so many students like him and take him again that they are disruptive. Fournier himself is so well informed and passionate about the topic that the class is great and applying yourself isn't difficult. Show up, be interested, and go over the powerpoints he posts and you will do great.
He is the best! Awesome personalty full of life, makes the calls fun!Participate ,review his review tests over and over & you will succeed when it comes to taking them. Save & Review your labs for lab practical and you will do great !
Keeps things interesting and interactive. Knows his stuff. Good class.
If your looking for a science class and worried about it being stressful or boring then def take this professor. He is funny and makes class very interesting. Labs are so much fun. And he says what he means. His words"there's nothing on the test we didn't talk about". If u listen to what u learn You can pass no problem. Great professor all the way
Didn't even need the textbook, professor lectures and discusses the material so well that simply paying attention will pass you.
I always struggled with science classes, he made the class so easy and understanding and related everything with everyday life that I totally forgot it was a science class. For labs, we went on trips every Friday, so we are not stuck in a classroom for three hours. Even at the end when we did have to stay in the class for lab he made it so enjoyable with great movies and topics that the class still went fast. You have to take his class, real down to earth guy.
Awesome professor!! It's more of an adventure and wakes you up, making you aware of the environmental impacts we create. BIO 103 with Fournier is a great choice!
Honestly this is such a fun class and I learned the most I ever had in any class. He makes the long classes go by so quick.
Hes honestly the best professor. He's funny and always finds a way to keep the class more interesting. His field trips are fun too. He doesn't give much homework and when he does, it's really easy. His tests are easy too just literally look over the notes! I would most definitely take his class again.
I highly recommend anyone to take Professor Fournier, you won't regret it. His classes are interesting and goes by quick. The labs are fun we mostly go on trips exploring around Long Island and learning about the environmental impact as oppose to being in a classroom. Just study your notes and you will be do good on his test.
Lost for word on how great of a Professor he is. He knows his stuff.
if students could give grades to teacher... then this man deserves a A+ take him if you want to learn and have fun
Yes you'll have test, homework, and labs. But guess what? They're all so easy. On top of that you'll learn and have fun. He's cool and makes funny jokes. Very good at what he does, he knows a lot and has stories to tell take him asap
Professor Fournier is funny always well prepared and class is organized. Class goes quick because he makes it interesting. You go on field trips for moat of the labs. Class participation is important and his tests are fair, I would take another class with him.
Prof. Fournier is a great professor. He really loves to teach and he makes you want to learn more. This class is easy as long as you do the assignments and show up to class. I learned a lot this semester with him and this was my second class with him. If I could I would take another class with him. Amazing teacher who cares about his students.
Probably the best proffessor I've had at Suffolk so far. Tests are very fair as long as you pay attention to what he says, field trips are very educational and a good chance to become friends with your classmates. Hw assignments were simple/straightfoward, definitely take his class you won't regret it!
Professor Fournier's class is honestly one of the best that I've taken at Suffolk. I love his teaching techniques and how he engages the class. The field trips are awesome too. His exams are fair, just make sure you pay attention in class. Fournier is really smart and will explain topics further if you just ask him too. Would definitely recommend!
Professor Fournier is awesome. His BIO 103 class is my favorite class I've taken at suffolk. He's so down to earth and makes every class interesting. He goes over relevant topics and makes them understandable. We watched a lot of good documentaries and went on a field trip for almost every lab. Honestly, do yourself a favor and take this class!!!!!
This professor is very engaging he really knows how to keep a classes attention and knows how to keep you interested his witty humor makes the class go by fast you don't even realize you're learning and retaining the information because you are involved his tests are fair and he makes sure you're more then prepared!
He's really chill and he takes his time to explain everything
Good teacher, great guy, very fair with work and tests, recommend everyone take him as a professor make the class funny and interesting.
Great professor, I enjoy my time when I'm in class and the topics covered were very interesting. He made the class very entertaining.
Really fun & engaging class. Field trips almost every week. A professor who actually makes you enjoy learning.
lectures are interesting, very informative they make you realize how you can actually help the environment . field trips are a plus.
Prof Fournier is a great teacher as well as person. He doesn't give you loads of work, he just wants you to learn. You can tell he is passionate about his work and opens your eyes to things that will amaze you. Be aware you will be going on field trips in your classmates cars, awkward but they are much better than sitting in a lab all day.
Really engages class discussion and gets you thinking about the topic in an objective way. Class is always interesting. Local field trips and movies make up the labs exposing you to your environment and your surroundings . A reusable water bottle will give you brownie points.
Prof. Fournier is awesome, truly one of the most influential prof. I've ever met. All of his lectures cause many discussions throughout the class which you will not catch yourself dozing off whatsoever. Also, all of his exams are fair so it is very difficult to fail his class.
What I enjoyed is that he really exposes students to the issues that we NEED to know about, which can be a huge wake up call for some. He makes students more environmentally conscious while emphasizing that all individuals matter. He also really knows his stuff when it comes to asking questions or giving an opposing view for debate. 100% recommend
Great teacher.
He is a really cool professor who is passionate about our planet and how to save it! Bring a reusable water bottle to lab for extra credit! Lots of fun outdoor labs! You will carpool with classmates !
This guy is effing awesome. He made this class so interesting and fun to be a part of. He makes me not want to rip my eyeballs out of my head either like some of the other professors at suffolk.
He is very friendly and outgoing! He goes pretty quick during his lectures but explains things over and over again until you get it! You will do well if you take advantage of his practice tests and study!!
Professor Fournier is very interactive, clear, and good at what he does. This class sparked a curiosity to learn more about the study itself and has boosted my confidence in my ability to comprehend the material. There's a lot we go over and it goes kind of quick - but the class is fun (he's super funny) and this makes it an enjoyable experience.
Prof. Fournir is awesome, I recommend everybody and anybody to take his class. He may go quick during lectures but he makes sure to go over stuff again and again. Just study, do his practice tests, and you'll be fine !
Prof. Fournier is a funny professor and his class is the best. His material is easy to understand. Theres no homework just exams but theyre fair. Just look over your notes and you'll do fine. it is the easiest class I have ever taken.
Professor Fournier is a stud. Guy gives great lectures explains everything very well. He brings a humor to the class that is not there with other professors. Doesnt get hung up on any subjects class seems to fly by. Great teaching style and will always help you if you are struggling. Show up, take decent notes, and study them easy A. No textbook
I took BIO to fulfill a requirement. I ended up liking this class. Professor Fournier brings a humor to this class that I wasn't expecting. He gives great lectures and his class goes by so fast. I would 100% recommend him to anyone. His tests are fair and he gives review tests on his website.
Human Ecology was really fun, he basically just showed us videos of how humans are ruining the world. Other days he had interesting chapter lectures with humor. Excellent professor!
In my entire career as a student..i have never had a class be so interesting and life changing. he's funny,lectures are amazing, he's relatable, all our labs were field trips that were fun. He's understanding, truly respected n loved by his students. Im trying to get him again! I can't say enough good things bout him and his work. Take him!!
I LOVEEEE this professor. He is so smart, so caring and super smart and funny. I cannot stress enough how easy this class is and how amazing and smart this professor is. If you want an easy A and actually enjoy your lectures, TAKE HIM. Labs are super fun and engaging, you actually go to cool places! Take him, trust me.
Professor Fournier is a phenomenal professor. He's very smart, sweet, AND funny! He genuinely cares about all of his students and wants them to succeed. He takes us on field trips and makes the class very engaging. He's arguably the best science professor at Suffolk. Take him!!!
Teaches really well, his class and work are very fair. Hes very funny and keeps the class entertained. Hes travelled all over the world in pursuit of his science, making him a very inspirational teacher. I took him twice and would take his class again.
He's soooo smart and funny. He makes the material easy to understand and explains it very well. Field trips are a bonus.
He's one of my favorite teachers. I enjoy being in his class very much. He is a far teacher. Show up to class and you pretty much pass. Whats not to like about this guy
Professor Fournier is an awesome professor. He makes learning easy and fun and we go on a lot of fun lab trips. As long as you show up to class and pay attention you can pass the class. There are only 5 easy homework assignment during the semester and you have plenty of time to do them. I highly suggest taking one of his classes!
I really enjoyed taking this class. I learned a lot about the environment. Most of the labs werent in class. We went on a lot of field trips that were interesting. He is a really good professor. I recommend taking him. His tests are fair.
Truthfully, I didn't think I would enjoy this class at first but MAN did Fournier make this class interesting. Tests are fair and he gives extra credit
I had no idea what my carbon footprint was until I took this class and I had no idea how some of my daily activities affect the planet. I've definitely been learning viable things in this class and feel well informed after taking it
Best prof I have had hands down at Suffolk. I've learned more n had more fun in this class than probably all others combine. Field trips give u hands on/life experience and makes labs more intriguing. U will not regret taking this class. He makes the material easy to understand and comprehend. I have nothing bad to say about this prof.
I love love love Fournier. His teaching method actually sticks with me!
TAKE HIM! He's so smart and gives amazing lectures!!!
As long as you show up to class you can pass. Lectures are easy and labs are fun. Well respected professor who makes learning fun.
Best science professor at Suffolk. He took a relatively boring topic and made it fascinating
I cannot say enough good things about this man. He is such a great professor. He really wants his students to learn and succeed. He is very caring and so so so intelligent. You will not regret taking his class. He's amazing!
He is by far the best and my favorite professor! He makes the class fun and entertaining. His lectures are very easy to understand and make the time go by fast. His tests are very very fair. I have taken him twice and i would absolutely take him again! You will not regret taking his class!
One of my favorite professor's! he knows what he is talking about and he makes the class very fun. Unlike other teachers he knows how to make his class interesting !
Best science professor I have ever taken! He is very fair and his lectures are very engaging and interesting!
Honestly if you pay attention during the lectures you should be fine.
I would take his class again! One of the best professors i have had so far.
really great professor. Makes Biology fun and engaging. I definitely recommend taking him for Bio because his class is very fair. He gives you all the tools you need to pass and get an A all you gotta do is show up and listen.
Hes lit
Really cool professor, Im taking him again next semester. He teaches well and makes things easy to remember.
As somebody who wasn't good at science, he really tries to teach you. This class definitely was tough, but in a way that you can't just show up and expect to pass. I'm telling you if you listen in class, and take the practice test ("extra credit") he gives you, you will be totally fine. Overall, his knowledge of bio is amazing; TAKE HIS CLASS!
Great Professor. He's funny, and makes lecture fun and interesting. He also makes an effort to know each student in class, which is nice. Three exams and a final. Great test reviews and no homework. I would definitely take this Professor again!! Loved his class!!
Hes one of the best professors.
He's such a great professor. Brilliant lectures AND he gives extra credit if you use reusable water bottles.
He's my favorite professor because I actually learn in his class
He's a great teacher, and so funny. So inspirational, I wanted to actually change my daily life to help the environment. Highly recommend.
Great proffesor!! Interesting and easy class. Will make you change for the better. We took many field trips which was fun. Overall class was great, teacher was great! I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Great, easy, creative opportunities for extra credit and taking his class has really made me think more about how we impact the environment. Gives great, non-boring lectures. Fair tests. Fair homework. He's an excellent prof. that I'd recommend to anyone taking Biology at SCCC.
Prof. Fournier is an amazing teacher that makes science easy to learn. His lectures are easy to understand and his test are fair. I would recommend him to any student that struggles with science.
A brilliant professor that knows what hes talking about, very intelligent and adept in his field. The class felt very natural/comfortable and above all the material was easy to comprehend. The most enjoyable parts where the labs, aka group field trips that gave the class a very interesting & attractive appeal, would defiantly recommend 10/10 ign.
Professor Fournier is a great professor. He is very smart and passionate about what he teaches and with his humor he makes class very interesting. Labs are 4 hours long which consists of mostly field trips and if not stay in class watching films. Only 3 tests which he will provide you with slide shows to study from. Very Easy. Take Him!
BEST professor I've ever taken at Suffolk! His lectures are so clear and he is very funny! I would take him again and again. First science class where I did very well in and started to actually like science! His ecology class is the best with a lot of fun field trips! Take him no questions!
By far the best class I have ever taken. He makes ecology enjoyable and you actually learn interesting things. The labs are exceptionally fun. We all get to make friends in this class and the overall atmosphere is just great. Also, he gives a lot of extra credit. Overall, highly recommended the course and the professor.
Personality my favorite Professor out of the 2 semester i have been going to Suffolk. Really understanding when it come to the Homework in most cases he will allow you to give it to him next class . His test for the most part are easy if you listen during the lectures. if you are unable to make a lectures he will put the power points up.
Professor Fournier is super cool. His material and tests are straight forward, and the labs are pretty interesting, most of the time. I would recommend this class to anyone who needs another science credit.
Most of the trips are fun and the class isnt really hard. Just show up and youll be okay. The professor is very lenient and knows how to joke with a class.
Great professor, super fun and intersting class. A few homework, not even hard. Highly recommend.
AWESOME TEACHER!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Easy to learn from due to intersting content!
I truly believe this class should be mandatory for all students. I was not looking forward to taking a BIO class and waited till one of my last semester to take it. But I am so glad to to Ecology with Professor Robert Fournier. What we learned was extremely relevant and interesting. This class creates action within us to make positive change.
This class, human ecology sounded boring in the catalog but Professor Fournier made it interesting and exciting!!! Field trips are really fun and you will learn a lot of relevant information about the Earth/environment! He's very funny and really gets everyone in the class involved. Would definitely recommend this professor!
LOVED this Professor!!! Took him for Bio 101 and 103! One of the BEST at SCCC! He makes lecture interesting and more importantly, he teaches it in a way where you UNDERSTAND & remember it. I loved going to his class and would def. recommend! He's really funny and very cool! TAKE HIM!! He's def. one of the best!!! A Professor I will always remember!
I've never seen a professor more closely passionate about their subject matter. He clearly wants to inspire his and the dedication shows every class. I think it would be good if he pushed so hard for students to answer questions further.
This is the second time that I take him, I had him for BIO101 & he was great! Could talk a little too fast sometimes but overall a wonderful professor. Very passionate about what he teaches and it's a easy class to pass and get good grades in! Very fair test and accurate with what the lectures are during class.
Great lectures and labs. The material is easy to learn and Professor Fournier makes everything easy to understand and relatable to the real world. The Labs are fun and unique and field trips are exciting. A great class to participate in the discussions and is definitely worth taking.
I took Professor Fournier for Bio 101 and again for Bio 103. Hes an amazing teacher and you could tell how much he loves his job. I was never a strong science student until I took his class, he teaches in a way that makes you forget youre learning I recommend him to everybody that needs a science class!!
Really good professor. I would definitely recommend to take him, he makes his class very fun and entertaining and keeps you awake lol
Highly respected, funny, kind, easy to get in touch with, all the questions that are on the exams he asks before the exams. He used power point slides directly from the textbook. Keeps class interesting. Im terrible at science and I excelled in this class!
I really enjoy going to this class. I would end up talking about it to others. The professor was great. He was really nice and any questions, he was there to answer. He talked about good topics. I would take a class with this professor again. Also do the homeworks.
Funny teacher, his lectures are great and labs are fun. I am not a strong science student but Professor Fournier teaches the material in a way that makes it easy to process. I would definitely recommend taking him if science is not your strongest subject.
This class was a really fun class. Especially that it was a lab class. I was always entertained and the field trips are great. The lectures keep you up and keep you engaged because he makes them based on real life situations. You really do learn a lot about the environment and it is also motivational to realize the impact you have on the Earth.
Really great professor who is passionate about what he teaches. Lectures are interesting and has great stories. Labs are the best part about this class. Would take another class with this professor again without a doubt.
One of my favorite professors at Suffolk community college. No homework just pay attention in class and you will pass his class. The field trips are fun and you learn a lot of new things and go to places youve never been. I would take one of his classes again.
Great professor, just do his work, study for exams and pay attention during his lectures
I learned a lot in this class about how to take care of our planet and also enjoy because it is a fun professor and makes the class not boring. The best of this class were the Trips. I recommend this professor you should take this class!
Lectures are interesting and has great stories. Labs are the best part about this class. exams are fair
Overall, he's a great professor. He goes through slides pretty quick, but will keep them up until the day of the exams. Labs were fun, however, he's going to ask students to be drivers for the semester.
Definitely would take again !
Most prof. Ive had so far !
Professor Fournier is by far one of the best teachers i've ever had, he is a very outgoing and funny man who knows how to make his lectures interesting. The field trips are AMAZING! Just study the slides, do the 3 or 4 homeworks he assigns, and don't miss any labs! I could've done wayyy better in this class, its an easy A don't slack like I did!!
he was cool and he let me say that a lake was cursed in class. He took my class on fun feild trips and i had a blast on them.
He's very funny but tends to talk a bit too fast when discussing the slides. If you miss a few slides, do not worry, he will keep them up. His tests are fair and the field trips are fun but it does involve driving to the location. Overall, a fun and informative class.
This by far the most interesting useful class I have ever taken. You actually learn how your choices effect the environment. This class is heavy on field trips. Need a car that will fit other students and a license. A lot of the places DO NOT have elevators and lots of stairs. Fire Island Light house. The best class you will ever take.
Prof. Fournier instilled in us just how important the topic of climate change is, and the ways that we can combat it, as he believes that we CAN make a difference. He was a delight to have as a professor, and I will definitely miss him and the class. I will forever cherish the memories that I have of BIO 103.
If you are interenting on taking science course, this class is great option. Professor talks about things you do in daily basis. He makes lectures fun and clear to understand. Labs are the majority outside (you will visit place such as sewage plant, the water authority, recycling facilities, etc).
He is easily one of the funniest professors I have taken which made the lectures actually fun. The exams are easy if you pay attention in class. Overall one of the best classes I have taken
Great professor and great class. He tries to keep things interesting and participation is encouraged. Textbook is not needed to do well, however it has been useful if I wanted more information than what the slides offered. Field trips are a nice change of pace and there are a lot of movies. Pay attention and you will do well.
He is one of the best Professor at Suffolk county community college. He makes funny jokes. Makes the class more interesting. Would take you on field trips and you'll enjoy doing all those fun activities outside. His tests are easy. Just read the ppt and remember his lecturer questions and you'll be fine.
Hes cool. Fun class. Lectures are great, very inspirational.
Fun class. No intensive studying like other science courses, but that doesnt mean you dont need to pay attention and come to class ! I learned a lot about how everyday things we all do effect the environment and how very simple changes may slow global warming. Labs are great/easy- field trips and movies, but I got tired of the movies.
Im in my second year here and Prof Fournier is the best teacher Ive had here. Ive never liked science in high school and I only picked his class because I needed a science class. But he makes the class fun, enjoyable, and I actually like coming to class. Its one of the best classes in this school I recommend everyone takes this class
Great professor! Inspire me to recycle.
Prof. Fournier is simply amazing, homework was reading the textbook chapter in prep for the lecture. His lectures are relatable, hilarious and informative - attend class and you'll retain lots. there were 3 Tests and 1 final exam and a Lab practical exam. Reviews were awesome and he posted review sheets on the school site. Just awesome.
This class was such an amazing experience, although the semester I have him we had quarntine. Before that we went on a ton of amazing field trips and movies that go with the lectures. He gives you everything you need so if you listen you should do amazing on exams.
Truly one of the best professors you'll ever have. Had the pleasure of having him for three classes in my college career and never truly enjoyed science until taking him. He gives students every opportunity to do well in his class. Tests are easy as long as you pay attention, attend class, and follow his power points. HIGHLY recommend!
He is ok you have to study
Professor Fournier was hilarious and outgoing during lectures. Exams are a bit difficult but you can pass if you are paying attention and taking lots of notes. There are no study guides to prepare you so be ready to read the textbook and review lecture notes! Homework assignments are super easy and enjoyable.
Remote class this year , but professor Fournier was always ready to teach. You can tell he's very passionate with his career just by the way he talks about it. He doesn't stop talking so if you have a question ask him right there. He's also not very attentive with checking his email if it isn't urgent--I think, so ask your questions before class.
You are definitely gonna learn a lot of eye opening stuff in this class and Professor Fournier explains things very well and sometimes really funny! Show up to class, pay attention very well, and do the work that he assigns that aren't hard at all and you will be able to pass easily. I took this class online and it was my favorite online class.
He is very passionate about what he teaches and its such an exciting class to take! Made online learning easy and fun! He made me love ecology and care for global warming. definetley reccomend BIO103 with him. Exams are very fair and straight to the point. Thank you Prof. Fournier for an amazing semester!! :)
Hes really cool! I enjoy the class a lot and learned so much in just a few months. He really is nice and very interactive with the class! Tests are a little difficult but gives extra credit opportunities. He really is a cool guy ��
Professor Fournier is a great professor. He makes learning about Marine Biology so interesting and you can tell he's really passionate about what he does. He also gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit. His exams can be a little tough but as long as you attend lecture and study you'll do fine!
Great professor, does lectures perfect and gives time for the class to discuss. He also adds his owns story which make class interesting.
Professor Fournier was great! I had him for Marine Biology for an online course. He gave excellent lectures. He provides detailed information while also telling stories and joking. He is very personable. He gave minimal homework and no surprises on the tests.
The professor is very cool and always passionate about marine biology. Only thing I would say is that the tests are difficult. At times, I don't know what to expect on the test because there is no review sheet made. You have to review each chapter to study and maybe rewatch the lectures. The discussion boards and homeworks are very easy to do.
Professor Fournier is great! As long as you show up to class, pay attention, do the homework (which is easy), and study you'll be set. His tests are easy (as long as you study). And his lectures won't make you snooze, he's clearly passionate about his job. Great guy.
Great professor . Would take again. Really catches the students attention and makes sure they get the material. Do have to study and pay attention. Clear lecture .awesome professor
Professor Fournier is a great professor. He really knows his field and gives good lectures. His labs are really fun and easy he will bring you on field trips and you'll watch movies. Tbh the movies get a little boring after a while, but it's better than doing written labs. His tests are really fair and are not hard, just study.
Prof Fournier is definitely one of the best professors you will ever encounter. His style of teaching makes the material easy to learn. He is very clear of what will be on the tests. Only 3 exams, no surprises and gives 1 discussion question per week usually based on an article. The labs are superfun, all field trips! Makes you want to go to class!
Professor Fournier is very passionate about the environment and is very involved. I enjoyed this class, as you get to learn through movies, readings, lectures, and trips! Just make sure to participate, it makes class fun. The structure is very consistent and follows the same pattern throughout the semester.
Really great class, learned a lot. Rather than making tests extremely hard and assigning lots of work, professor fournier focuses more on actually teaching you valuable information and you can tell he's passionate about the stuff too. Easy A as long as you pay attention, never even had to study because I retained all the information from class.
Class is great
One of my favorite class
Great professor, 10/10 would recommend
Prof. Fournier was best science teacher I have ever had. At first it was a struggle to keep up with but when you get the flow you will learn so much in one seating discussion I never been so excited to go sit in a science class. Very straight to the point and throws a funny joke here and there. I would retake his classes again in a heartbeat!
Dr. Fournier is a great professor. He knows his field and gives good lectures. His labs are fun and easy. He will bring you on field trips and you'll watch movies. Honestly, the movies get a little boring after a while, but it's better than doing written labs. His tests are extremely fair. The only bad thing is that he talks too fast in lectures.
Professor Fournier is definetly the best professor i've had at Suffolk. I looked forward to going to each class due to how interesting he makes the lectures and how informative they are. The field trips for lab were a blast and benificial to the understanding of Human Ecology. Would highly reccomend taking any of his courses. 10/10 - Sean Kenny
Dr. Fournier is the best professor I've had and hilarious. He makes four hours feel like one. The field trips are memorable and contribute to the lesson; making it easier to understand and retain lessons. I've never had a boring/ difficult lesson; he really makes 8:00 am fun. I wish he could teach all my classes; I wouldn't miss a day of school.
Dr. Fournier makes class fun. I enjoyed coming to his class each day even at 8 am. If you come to class and pay attention you will get an A. Most labs are field trips which get you out of the classroom and they are fun! I would highly recommend Dr.Fournier.
Such a great professor, the labs are such a clever idea especially if you are a visual learner and like to explore. Would definitely recommend to anyone!!
He is a down to earth professor that makes learning easier and fun. Keeps the classes interesting and learn something new every class.
He is a great professor. He loves teaching which makes me love learning. I would highly recommend any of his classes. We do field trip for lab which is nice to get out of the classroom and they are informative.
Professor Fournier is a very fun and upbeat professor. He made an 8AM class way less painful, and he rarely assigned any homework. His lectures were easy to follow and interesting. The field trips were also pretty cool. Overall, I loved his class and I'm glad that I took it.
Hilarious and engaging professor. He is very passionate about what he teaches. Field trips were amazing and informative. This class truly changed my perspective on the planet and how intricately balanced everything is.
Professor Fournier is straight to the point which I like, you know what the expectation is. The only con is the lectures are very long, but if you pay attention you will pass. He makes labs very interesting by going on field trips. We had to car pool which I hated in the beginning, but turned out to be a good thing. He really is a great professor.
Professor Fournier was great I recommend taking him I took him in the spring of 2022. He's charismatic, witty, and very understanding with his students. You will carpool in this class for fun field trips beware! and he gives one extra credit for the semester and uses it for the Final lab exam. I would absolutely take him again I have no complaints.
The best professor I will ever have! He teaches VERY well and teaches in a way that forces you to remember the material without even realizing! He is very funny and just an overall great professor to have. His test are very fair and he always takes the feedback we give about tests into account for the next one. Highly recommend taking any of him
Very fun class, fun field trip.a lot of jokes, fun car rides
I'm go glad I took this ! He is one of the best professor at Suffolk. Would definitely recommend anyone to take his class. His lectures are entertaining and the tests are fair. The trips were great too. I learned a lot
My initial thoughts of the class were that it was going to be fun. Professor Fournier definitely made this class fun. Great teacher, incredibly knowledgeable
Loved his class. He made waking up at 8am worth it. His lectures are nice and labs are field trips which were a ton of fun. He makes very straight forward tests, grading is fair. I 100% recommend him as a professor. You can tell he enjoys teaching and makes every lecture enjoyable. Be prepared to play your favorite music artists for him!!!
Professor Fournier is an excellent educator. He is very passionate and informative when it comes to environmental science. Makes the material interesting and his energetic personality and lectures keep you invested in the subjects. Definitely a class you have to study for and pay attention it.
Great Professor overall, made class exciting and I didn't mind getting up for 9:30 class. Only complaint is we didn't get the 15 minutes in between lecture and lab. That's the only chance for some of us to grab a bite, I hate eating early in the morning and I couldn't eat until 1 PM on lab days because of this. Other than that, no complaints.
Very straight forward! Makes class fun. He is fair as they come. One of "THE BEST" professorS I've ever had!
If you put in the effort you'll get the grade you want.
overall Dr. Robert Fournier is an amazing professor.
The best Suffolk teacher imo, loves what he does and it shows, very passionate he makes the lectures genuinely enjoyable. Wish I could take his class again. FAIR GRADER all his tests are stuff that was absolutely gone over in class if you put the work in you will get that A. Don't miss class you'll miss a lot of content that's on tests!
Dr. Fournier was the best professor I've had, even though he's a Jets fan. He makes lectures fun and jokes throughout them all while covering a great deal of material. In addition to posting all the power points online, he posts practice tests that give you an idea of what to study for. Also, will give extra credit on exams. He is a fair grader.
Professor Fournier makes this class fun and engaging. His lectures are straightforward, and the field trips are a blast. Definitely use unstuckstudy AI and the free textbook to ace the tests.
Professor Fournier was incredible, I wish I would have failed so I could take a course of his again. Insanely funny, great professor, very insightful. -Austyn
A very fair professor and tells you what's on the test
Professor Fournier has been one of the best teachers I have ever had. He really makes the classes fun and easy to understand. In addition to learning about biology, he teaches lessons for everyday life.
He has to be the best bio teacher on campus. Honestly I didn't do will on the first exam because I just couldn't understand anything. But trust me just come to class and listen to the lectures. He tells you exactly what is gonna be on the test. After the first section everything after that is easy. And also do your lab reports as early as possible.
Lecture=amazing Lab=did not teach it. Honestly probably the best I have had in the last 3 semesters. Funny, caring, and clear on what he expects from you. This is not an easy class at all so get ready to study but it is not his fault if you fail this. The lab was more like "here is the lab do it" so it was really difficult to understand. Fish Crazy
Dr. Fournier is genuinely the best professor I have ever had. His lectures are fun and engaging, he's downright hilarious, and his passion for the subject material is palpable and infectious, I was excited to go to class. Show up to class and you'll be completely fine. It's not a lot of assignments, so you can't slack off on any. Highly recommend.
Honestly, he's funny. Throws little quips at everybody to get their spirits up. And it really doesn't take much participate in and do the labs. Just make sure you choose a competent lab partner, haha.
He is a very kind professor, he's fair and very interactive with the entire class. The best class I've ever taken. I highly recommend him, it is up to you to study and keep up but wish he taught more classes.
Prof Fournier is hilarious but is also a very serious teacher when it comes to timely assignments
A lot of lectures, but he is very fair with tests. As long as you pay attention, you should be fine!
Super easy class if you study everything that he gives you. Practice tests that he gives were a big help to me. His lectures were always fun too.
Professor Fournier can change your perspective and motivation in learning about science in general, especially biology, for those that aren't a huge fan of the subject!
He's passionate about this course. Gives practice tests that are very helpful in preparation for exams. You figure out the labs on your own. Does not update grades online so you'll have to wait until next class to find out.
Great teacher!
Profesor is fair with test.
He is very strict. Pay attention in class or you will get lost
Lectures are entertaining and very informative. Practice tests that he gives are a big help to study from. His lectures were always fun. Attendance is mandatory. Great teacher overall.
he does use the textbook, he said you didn't have to read chapter and to just listen to him during lectures so pay attention! On tests he gave one extra credit questions. he would give practice tests and those practice tests really helped on the test! He made learning interesting and not boring I recommend him 100% there are lab reports!
Best professor ever!
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