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He's very well organized. Everything is in Power Point. He'll also take the time to pull you aside and help you with anything you need. Not everyone found him as easy as I did, but he seemed very helpful to all that asked. His smile is evil but funny.

His class is challenging but not impossible. The concepts are interesting and dont' make you feel like you want to fall asleep. :)

Material can get difficult, and there is no textbook so you have to read from the notes, Professor is very kind and helpful, he is a genuis!!

Not always the most exciting lectures, but he's got a good sense of humor and is very helpful, both in answering questions asked in class, and after class. A few short papers to write and some in-class discussions.

for Nature of Science he is knowledgeable but sometimes gives information that is too in depth for our understanding. he is very interested in what he is teaching and assignments are not boring.

Interesting class, good professor.

I had Prof. Gamache for Nature of Science. The class was interesing.. there was a lot of focus on class discussion and being involved.

He's very organized, all of the notes are available online, the classes can be fun (on occasion), the only tough thing is that the tests cover A LOT of information. Besides that, it's a decent class, if you need a science class w/o a lab.

I LOVE this class. You definately must go to class and do a fair amount of work to do well. I found his lectures interesting and he always kept my attention. I was nervous about taking this class as an English major but he really got me interested in science. I gained A LOT of knowledge. I definately recommend taking this class or any class wi

easy but anal about about attendance and making up quizes. nice guy...sometimes the class is interesting but sometimes its boring. i recommend the class

Clear and willing to help. He's not trying to make a scientist of you, but wants you to be able to undersatnd science.

Good teacher... Although i wish his exam reviews were a little more concise and not all over the place...i really enjoyed the reading and getting a chance to reflect on what you think about it...

I felt Professor Gamache was helpful and available to those student who needed the help. Great sense of humor and I appreciated that we, the students, were able to think critically and become more critical to the material that we were learning or observing.

This was a good class, pretty easy and interesting.

Way too much information for an intro class. Chapters are really long and it's a lot of material for one test so it's hard to know exactly what to focus on. Lectures a bit boring.

If you attend class you will do well. He knoes his stuff. Can be an easy grade.

The class isn't so bad but the tests are a bit confusing because the there is so much material that your never really sure if you study the right thing.

easy class

It's a great class, if you don't mind learning. However, it's alot of material if you just want to coast.

The professor was very patient and willing to work with students if they needed any extra help or if they had any questions. The textbook could have been better--it was too dry, cynical, and demeaning. Overall, the coursework was not demanding and it was mostly self-explanatory.

Very interesting class and excellent teacher. I took this class for a gen. ed requirement and I dont regret it. Definitely for people who have even the slightest interest in science. I would definitely take another class with this teacher... too bad I'm not a science major though

very knowledgable professor. The class is interesting and the Professor is a good guy.

This teacher is very intelligent and knows his field of study.

He teaches really well and has a really fun way of teaching he is funny.

He really knows how to teach and the homework and papers are easy all you have to write is what you think about the chapter in the book or an article or whatever the topic is.

Great professor. Not too difficult if you show up to every class. Very detailed explanations, clearly very knowledgable on what he's teaching. Definitely recommend if you don't mind going to class

Professor Gamache is extremely intelligent, and is easy to understand. If you don't understand something he will stop and better explain it. He teaches you to think critically and thats what his classes are all about.

Great professor. He is easy to understand and if you dont understand anything he is more than welcome to help explain the information to you. He enjoys your questions and overall good class.

Keeps the class interesting and is helpful in making his presentations clear to students.

Awesome professor. Very handsome. Lectures are good.

Thrilling lectures, encouraging individual help, very fair in special circumstances. There is a reason Gamache is successful.

this class is not too bad. the only suggestion i have is if you have strong religious beliefs, this probably isn not the class for you. easy homework, 2 tests and the final

Good guy. Go to class (he gives random pop quizzes and homework assignments due next class) and once in a blue moon will take attendance. Download the lecture notes offline and take your own notes. He makes science so simple to understand, no crazy formulas to memorize, not ridiculous information.

Doesn't take attendance, but go to class because he gives homework assignments and quizzes. Lectures are interesting, tests are easy if you go to class and take notes. He's a good prof, approachable, I would take another class with him.

I loved his Nature of Science class. He is a fair teacher when it comes to homework and tests. If you do your work you will have no problems. You will do bad on the tests if you don't study.

Really encourages critical thinking. explains subject as clearly as I've ever heard it be explained. 2 exams; not difficult, just a lot of material to study. Multiple short papers and quizzes; also not difficult. Highly recommended for a science elective.

He is a good professor. 3 test including the final, and about 10 short papers. Not a hard class, he just teaches a lot of infromation. I suggest printing out his slides, he goes kind of fast to take notes.

All of the information is pretty straight forward and easy to understand. There is just a ton of it inbetween tests but the slides he puts on the website are pretty helpful. Overall not a hard class

The Nature of Science-Excellent Professor. Explains the information in a way that everyone can understand. The tests will be difficult if you don't study. Everything else (papers, quizzes) aren't difficult, but study the material daily because he gives random pop quizzes. One of the best at UML.

Overall good class. Don't take the class if you are very religious. Gamache divides up the grade between quizzes, short homework papers, exams, and the final, which can be very helpful if you don't do so well on one of the exams. Some of the questions on the exams can be tricky, try not to memorize everything. Think critically and ask questions.

Good professor willing to help students material not difficult to grasp wants you to look at the bigger issue and to question everything grading system fair as well

I would suggest go to class because there are quizes and he does take attendence sometimes. He is a nice guy but you need to study for exams.

definately recommend taking prof gamache for gen ed science electives

Good professor. Very knowledgeable. Interesting subject matter. Fair tests/homework

he is a great teacher! i had him for nature of science. just do you're homework and go to class. the homework and quizzes are very easy, but don't understimate the tests. You must study if you want to past the test, it's everything you learned in class. If you need extra credits TAKE THIS CLASS!

Great prof, simple assignments that are graded leniently. Seems to have a real passion for what he teaches, doesn't lose it when you question him. Highly recommended!

Very knowledgeable, professional and interesting w/a dry sense of humor. A large quantity of information on tests to squeeze into 2 exams! Maybe should have had 3 or 4? Supplemental reading (Sagan), easy and interesting.

This guy makes you think. You may not agree with what he says like I don't, but if you keep an open mind, it's a pretty easy class and can be interesting at times.

This guy is very passionate about what he knows and he wants to teach it to the best of his ability. His exams are tough, but mostly everything else is simple. Just read and do the HW. Maybe the exams should be worth less and everything else more. The exams and the final are 50% of your grade. Kind of tough to get a good grade if you test poorly.

His Nature of science is boring, but informative. He loves his work and he knows how to teach it. He makes you write papers but they are extremely easy! It's usually read a chapter in, a book he makes you buy, and write a paper on how it makes you feel. Exams have a lot of material but they are fair. I would suggest him!

It is obvious from day 1 that he is very passionate about what he teaches, which can be a rare quality. Papers and tests are easy if you pay attention. Helps you to think about things in a different way, an excellent introduction to science. The class itself may be a review of topics already learned, but can be very interesting. Highly recommend!

This teacher is extremely helpful and wants you to think! Tests and papers are easy as long as you are willing to go to class and pay attention. Take this course if you need a science elective.

This class is a good intro class. You will learn what a good professor is like. Attend class atleast once a week and make sure you do the reading/papers. Just have an opinion and you will do great.

Nature of Science-This is a good course to take for electives. It only requires you read a few chapters in a book about alien abductions. The exams are easy if you go to class.

Professor Gamache is very into his subject which is good because it makes you want to pay attention to him when you are in class. The papers are only 2 pages and are an easy grade as long as you do them all.

This class is a good introduction to UMass Lowell. He teaches you it is ok to question your professors. I wish I had had him before some of the other tools at this school. The class is easy as long as you attend. Exams are multiple choice and essay. Just have an opinion, that will get you through the book readings. Bookrags.com helps!

Took this class as an elective and definitely recommend. He allows you to have an opinion and enjoys hearing your opinion. Tests are multi choice and short essays. Easy if you come to class. Homework essays are 2 pages and asks for your opinion on subjects in the req. reading. Overall, great class.

Fair and reasonable professor. Material is pretty easy going: power point lectures and some light reading from the text (but you will use the text). Exam format is multiple choice with a handful of broad essay questions at the end. Solid pick for a first year student: class isn't too taxing and he's an enthusiastic teacher.

Really interesting class. He keeps all the students interested and with the opportunity to ask questions. He loves teaching science and makes it enjoyable.

favorite class, awesome teacher

Very interesting class. Enjoyed the teaching style, very open forum. Attendance is key. Would definitely recommend this for an elective science course.

Good class, especially if you're just starting college. Just make sure you show up and stay engaged and involved.

Be sure to keep up with homework, quizzes and attendance. Lectures are based on slides, which he hands out. Tests aren't HARD, but if you do poorly you can make up for it with homework & quizzes.

He's a really good professor.You only need a book by carl sagan. Class is boring. Attendance mandatory. To past exams you either have to get science or dont.If you dont,google is your best friend if you want to pass. Also gives outline for exams. Quizzes are really easy and there is a lot of papers but it is on your own thoughts on the topics.

I took the Nature of Science and it was interesting. It's also a refresher of information, you had either forgotten, or did not know. This professor is really passionate about his teaching in this course. He does have a sense of humor so the class can at times be comical. I would take it again knowing now what I know about it.

I took Nature of Science. I thought the class was very interesting and the professor was very passionate about what he was teaching. Encourages a lot of critical thinking, something you don't necessarily take away from most classes in school. I would recommend this class to anyone else, I'm very glad I took it.

Professor Gamache was awesome. He really does a great job of presenting you with facts to think about and inspire you to learn more. He was one of VERY FEW great professors at Umass. Highly recommended!

I took Nature of Science and the class was great. The professor is very passionate about his study and I really did learn a lot from the class. You'll enjoy the class if you like supernatural studies and alien abductions.

I took Nature of Science with this professor. He is very interesting and a great professor to take! A short paper is due every few weeks, but it is on very intriguing readings.

Great teacher, really shows a strong love for the stuff he is teaching. The tests are pretty hard, but as long as you do every HW essay and are actually interested in is class you get a lot of extra points. The book isn't used in class expect for typing the two page essays every other week, and an in-class discussion/quiz, and the book is decent

I learned a lot from this professor. Gamache is passionate and you will learn a lot if you go everyday and pay attention. Tests were harder than expected but if you do all the papers and study it isnt that bad. Pretty simple, go to class, take notes, listen and your good.

Great course. A lot of material on each test but manageable if you attend the lectures. Learned a lot from this professor. Not only about science, but life as well. Definitely recommended.

Prof Gamache is a wonderful professor. He is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. He is very helpful when you need it. Attendance is mandatory, you have to do short papers, some class quizzes and exams. As long as you go to class, take notes and keep up with homework you should do well. You need to work for a good grade !