Dr. Miesfeld is awesome. I'm in his biochem class and he's a great lecturer--crystal clear, and after every 15 minutes of difficult material he tells an interesting, relevant anecdote to bring our attention back. He's funny, smart, and makes things interesting. He's the kind of guy who would probably be fun to have a beer with too. I recommend him!

Great prof. Highly recommend. Haven't taken his test yet but he's an awesome lecturer and an all-around cool dude. Very willing to help outside of class too.

Miesfeld is the best! He's hilarious...and a great teacher

Miesfeld is one of the better teachers at the UA, he is very helpful and his class is very do-able if you attend all of the lectures and read his notes that he posts on D2l. He also posts old exams that are very helpful to guide you in studying for the exams! He has 2 opportunities for extra credit as well. I highly recommend this course!

385 is definitely the better choice of the BIOC courses offered, due mostly in part to Dr. Miesfeld. Great teacher. Genuinely cares for students and provides very clear notes and study materials that will assist in studies. In order to succeed, take advantage of the study tools he offers!!

He really is a great teacher. Lectures can get pretty dense sometimes, but the exams aren't too bad. Plus the 20 pts extra credit helps a ton. He teaches very specific detail but doesn't require specific recall, mostly general concepts. I expected the class to be harder than it was. I'd recommend it.

I was not looking forward to biochem. Miesfeld did a really good job in gaining my interest and respect. His lectures usually include humor, which helped maintain my attention. Study old exams and homework and the exams are extremely manageable and fair. I highly recommend this course.

He is a very helpful teacher. He makes the course interesting with helpful real-life problems. This course is highly recommended if you look for a useful and challenging science course.

Awesome teacher, one of the best at the University that I have had. Very clear and tests are very straight forward. If you come to class take notes and study old exams you will do great!

Good lecturer. Makes it very clear the points you need to study. Class was interesting. If you attend class and study you will do fine.

He was my favorite teacher this semester. Not only his he friendly and understanding, he makes teaching complicated material interesting by adding humor and red-letter questions to maintain the class' attention. If you attend all his lectures and study, you will do great. He is also very helpful if you email him with questions.

He is very fair, there is a lot of extra credit so you have to try to do poorly. If you go to class and look over the Key Concepts and Old Exams you'll do fine on the exams. The HW is hard but you can work with people to get the right answers

Dr. Miesfeld has got to be one of my all-time favorite professors. Every lecture is interesting, easy to follow and you will likely walk away from the class with a much better understanding of biochemistry and biological science in general. If I took this class earlier in my college career I would have switched my major to biochem!

Great professor and the class was very well organized. Exams are very fair and follows exactly what's covered in class. Definitely a recommended class

Dr. Miesfeld is extremely fair and makes the lectures interesting while making the take home messages/info needed for the tests clear. Dr. Miesfeld is really nice and is clearly passionate about the subject.

Definitely an enthusiastic teacher. Not super entertaining teacher or fantastic class, but decently good. Able to get an A if you study and attend class! 25 points of extra credit can be given

Dr. Miesfeld is among the most intelligent, well humored, kind, &charismatic professors I've had. He is a great professor; class is based off of power points he posts way in advance, exams are fair&based off old exams for the most part with variances in the questions but same concepts targeted. HW is good help &EC offered. Overall, one of the best.

Biochemistry is not an easy subject at all, but Dr. M's interest and enthusiasm made the lectures more entertaining. He was also very helpful in office hours. If you go to them, you will have a much better idea of what will be on the tests, which are difficult but manageable. If you do the extra credit, an A is definitely possible.

Dr. Miesfeld is a great professor. His exams are fair, and are similar to the practice exams that he gives. Go to lecture, take notes, and it's practically impossible not to get an A. Great class!

Dr. Miesfeld is enthusiastic about course material and makes difficult concepts interesting and relatable to everyday life. Overall wonderful professor! If you attend lecture, do the homework and extra credit, and study the lecture slides hard you will be successful!

Dr. Miesfeld is very helpful - he wants you to not only do well in his class, but also take important concepts away from it. Knows his stuff but doesn't condescend AT ALL. Biochemistry is not an easy subject, but this is a great class. The scoring and extra credit make a good grade VERY attainable with effort. Seriously, you've got to try to fail.

Dr. Miesfeld is a great professor!! I went into this class very worried about doing poorly but came out with an A. It takes a lot if studying but if you go to lecture and do the extra credit you will be successful

Pretty fun class. The content is extremely dull and tedious and there's far too much information in individual lectures; an entire pathway is covered in just one lecture! Dr. Miesfield is extremely helpful, though. I highly recommend this class.

Great teacher, awesome outside of class, too. He even took a cookie I offered him without thinking I was bribing or poisoning him. Haha. Clear in lectures, exams are very reflective of material, and though I personally didn't do well in the class, I've still learned a ton and don't regret taking it. Do the EC, and attend class, you'll do great.

Dr. Miesfeld is a good teacher and definitely is good at keeping the students engaged with new material. However, the approach was a bit too simplistic and easy. Definitely an easy A.

Best biochemistry class I've taken at the UA. Miesfeld is interesting & clear, tests are easy & fair, and I actually LIKED biochem after this. Online HW is easy, 3 tests (no final) and lots of extra credit if you go to class. Active learning can be dumb sometimes, but overall, the lectures are pretty good. Definitely recommend for biochem!

Good class with a challenging subject matter-- active learning exercises were fun and informative. Would like to see disease list for active narrowed down for each study session so that we can come to class prepared by doing prior research on a set of 10 diseases of which three would be discussed/quizzed on in the active learning for each session.

Left the class genuinely interested in metabolic biochemistry. The content on the last exam was very dry, but the first two exams covered very interesting material and Dr. Miesfield did a very good job of keeping lecture interesting. Would recommend him as a professor to friends. Interactive learning was a useless IMO, just studies lecture slides.

I loved this class! After taking numerous chemistry classes with horrible professors, I was so grateful that Dr. Miesfeld was an entertaining and approachable. I also really enjoyed the in-class case studies. They added a bit of fun to an otherwise boring section of the class.

he is a excellent teacher who does not make you to remember all the pathways, but more focus on the concept of how they regulate.I found this class is very interesting and useful. He really gives fair midterms and lots of extra credit(no final). I highly recommend his class.

AMAZING professor! He is funny and very well organized. He CLEARLY goes through lecture and tells you what is expected of you. Gives you exactly what you need in his text files and gives you tons of opportunity for extra credit!! He made this class a lot easier/more fun than most teachers would!

Presentation was well-done, and each lecture was significant to further learning. I found the active learning in the first half of the course to be helpful, but small groups of students tended to monopolize involvement in the second half of the course; the flashing slides and flipping back and forth was disorienting. Overall, a good course.

The active learning in the second half made the class feel more realistic for those wanting to be physicians. I would not flash back and forth between slides. It makes it hectic and individuals monopolize the group effort. Quizzes are not hard. Don't over think because oftentimes there is no answer. If anything, get a kick out of his laugh.

I wouldn't say an easy A. Exams were tough with few questions, and seemed to cover less critical concepts. Fantastic curriculum though. Covered a lot of great material and was interesting for a big lecture. Not a big fan of the interactive questions. Would recommend class to others. UA is lucky to have him. Great with students, a good role model.

Great Professor. He makes the class fun and interesting. Extra credit opportunities are awesome. As for the interactive learning- it was great to get in-class participation points but prefer a different form of interactive learning.

One of THE best science class I have ever taken at the U of A and as long as you attend class you're going to know what is important. The active learned helped me a lot because it put the concepts into real situations and gave good examples of how the concepts may be asked on a test. I'd minor in biochemistry if Miesfeld taught all BIOC classes lol

This was one of my favorite classes at the UofA. There are many and difficult concepts, but this professor is clear and focuses on the bigger picture rather than the minor details. The extra credit was awesome and the exams were very fair as long as you went to class and looked over the text files available. I would recommend this class. I loved it

GREAT GREAT professor! He actually makesyou want to come to class and is very good at expaining the material. He also does not make his exams super hard even though the material is hard.

Good teacher,always seems enthusiastic and occasionally makes you laugh.

Great teacher! I really learned a lot and he uses active learning in class which is very useful. Overall, it was a super interesting class and he is one of the best professors I have had so far!

I definitely recommend Dr. Miesfeld over Dr. McEvoy. She subbed class a few times and wasn't nearly as good a lecturer. There is a LOT of extra credit in this class, and he is very generous in awarding A's in the class. That being said, you still need to study for his exams. They are not necessarily difficult, there is just a ton of material.

Dr. Miesfeld is an excellent instructor. He was very considerate about giving lots of extra credit (needed since this is a TOUGH course), but he was not always straight forward in his examinations. I felt that he sometimes tested us not on the material, but on how easily we could be tricked by wording. Gives old exams to study from.

Dr. Miesfeld is really fun to listen to in lecture. He also gives lots of opportunities for extra credit and basically tells you which questions will be on exams (modified and from a large pool, but at least you know what to study). Go to class! The course is pretty difficult, but the subject is biochemistry, so what else would you expect.

Class isn't too tough because there is enough extra credit to raise your grade almost 10%. Going to class counts as EC, along with two small readings and answering some questions. Four exams, all multiple choice. 8 online HW with 3 attempts. He goes through lectures quickly, but the text and powerpoints are well written if you need clairification.

Dr. Miesfeld's lectures are really interesting and there are lots of in-class questions that are helpful to reinforce the material. The tests are difficult but reading the lecture texts and studying the old exams helps. Homework and extra credit are easy points! The text is online rather than in an expensive text book which is a plus.

He gives a ton of extra credit. The tests were pretty easy for me. I did not like his lectures and hardly attended but was still able to get A's (even 100s) in his class. Easiest science course I have taken. There is a lot of material you are expected to learn though, and not enough of your knowledge is tested on the exams (14 multiple choice ?s)

Active learning in class is great. He goes too quick through lectures, so you have to study a lot on your own to understand the material, but go to class- it is extra credit. Tests are easy to do well if you know your stuff, if you don't you're in trouble. Tons of extra credit. Lots of preceptors, so it's easy to get help. Book is well written.

The class is out of 480 points and he gives up to 40 points extra credit, 2 extra credit assignments worth 10 points each, 5 points for doing the TCE evaluation and 15 for participation and attendance. It was really nice. The first exam was really easy but then they got progressively harder

Fantastic! Highly recommended.

Dr. Miesfeld is amazing. Highly recommend his class. Tests are easy if you understand the material. Tons of extra credit. The material taught in the course is really interesting as well.

Dr. Miesfeld was incredible. I really enjoyed his class, he offered a lot of extra credit but his tests were difficult. Great class, but you have to work!

His exams are 12 multiple choice questions, and each question is 3-5 questions in one. So, be prepared to get almost an entire letter grade off of your exam is you don't know stuff. But, he is a good lecturer and his hwoldexamspowerpoints are useful! Lots of extra credit too!

Multiple choice exams were not straightforward as they should be. He engages in trickery. He needs to make all his exams 20 questions, instead of 12. Also, he usually puts 5 questions and makes it one problem. So, its either all right (10 points), or all wrong (0 points), instead of him giving you partial points for what is correct, very unfair!

The tests are tough, beware of those multi-selects and "none of the above". With all the extra credit, I was able to get an A after getting a 57 on one of the exams. So it's totally possible to redeem yourself! Lectures weren't half bad, so going to class really helped. Also, the textbook he wrote was very helpful.

The material is very dense so it can seem overwhelming but it's better to understand pathways rather than memorize. Preceptor reviews and d2l quizzes will let you know what's important for the tests. It was a bit frustrating that the tests only had 12 questions so a few wrong meant a huge deduction, but there was so much extra credit.

Loved going to class! Interestinghelpful lectures. Wish more professors wrote their own textbooks. Text was student-friendly, understandable, and related to the lectures. 8 HW, 4 exams (no cumulative final!), and 2 extra credit opportunities (plus attendance and TCE points). Preceptors very helpful! Study old exams. Difficult course, but worth it!

Miesfeld knows his biochem really well. His lectures can be dull, but you can get 15 pts extra credit for attendance. 4 tests, 8 homeworks, and 2 addtl extra credit assigments, so you can get a good grade in the class even if you don't do super well on the tests, which are multiple choice, but very few questions, so one missed is a lot of pts off.

Miesfeld is a pretty straight forward professor. He tells you what he expects you to know and what not to be super concerned with for exams. He gives extra credit so don't expect a curve.

Roger Miesfield is one the best Biochem Teacher at U of A. He is not only genius but very helpful. Biochem is an intense material, you need to study your ass off to get a good grade. The grade you get do not depend on teacher but you. If you study, you pass. All in one, if you want to take MCAT, do take biochem with Miesfield. You will learn a lot.

Miesfeld is a great teacher! Tests are difficult, but fair. It's a hard subject, but you can tell that Miesfeld really cares about the subject and his students. Lots of extra credit means that you can bomb at least one exam and still be okay.

Average difficulty, tests are based off the in class activities and old tests, study those and you'll be fine, do the extra credit cause you'll probs need it for the A but theres a lot

Dr Miesfeld is my favorite professor at UofA. He wrote his own lecture material so he is very knowledgable of the material. It can be an easy A if you go to the lectures, pay attention in class, study the slides and do the homework. Going to class is pretty entertaining, Dr Miesfeld tells corny jokes and you can even win a sweet magnet!

Great teacher. Great powerpoints that are based on a text book he co-authored. Accessible for hard material

This class is tough, but passable. 400/500 points are the exams. They're multiple choice, normally around 12-14 questions... Miss one and you're screwed. Go to class cuz there's extra credit just for attending. Only getting a C, but my exam average was a 60.5% so I can't complain.

I liked his class. It was tough, but very do-able. Showing up to class is key- there is a lot of extra credit to be had if you show up. Study hard for the tests and you can really do well. I was on the brink of an A/B at the end and at the end we spoke via email, and he really came through for me. I would recommend him for sure.

Dr. Miesfeld is a great professor. He is interesting and lectures are funny and engaging. The class is graded very fair--lots of opportunity for extra credit and participation to boost your grade. Completely doable to get an A if you do the work and study for exams.

Students in the class are creme of the crop and have all made if past gen chem and o chem without changing to a business major. Miesfeld probably recognizes this and gives a ton of extra credit since it's so competitive. Also he is a funny guy that loves biochemistry and loves active learning so he keeps you engaged. Also about 20-30% get an A.

I love misfiled. The class is really engaging and helpful. I would definitely take other biochem classes with him.

Misfiled, I love you!!! He is one of a great professor and very funny. I loved going to his class because his class is very engaging. Very doable class to get an A with lots of help and extra credits. I got 90s on all four exams, so I would say study and get an A. Must recommended class and a teacher.

He is one of the best professors I've had. His exams are based on the lectures and are easy to pass if you study. I am not good at studying hardcore but going to class and paying attention helps a lot because he is not trying to be tricky on the exams its either you know it or not. He also gives a lot of extra credit which is awesome!

Coming into this class, I thought the material was going to be pretty difficult, but I found that the material wasn't that bad and I did find it to be interesting. My background knowledge from MCB410 might've helped me a bit. Dr. Miesfeld tries to make the class entertaining - which he does - and has a teaching/testing style that's easy to grasp

Miesfeld is very to the point. The exam material comes directly from the slides, but he asks for understanding not memorization. He compensates for the difficulty of the exams by offering 30 points of extra credit, which can turn 70s on exams into 80s. Lastly, this guy is entertaining, he'll make you learn biochem the easy way or the hard way.

I do agree that Miesfeld was way too vague when it came to teaching material for what would be covered on the exam. The exams were could be tricky no matter how hard you studied. However extra credit really did help and the Final wasn't hard either. I think he would be better to take for 385. You definitely need to work hard for your grade.

He's been one of the best prof's I've had in the Chemistry/Biochemistry department at UA. Lecture is usually very useful and extra credit is given for attending class. Tests are fair, and he also gives other opportunities for extra credit outside attendance. He wrote the text too which is also super helpful.

I really enjoyed this class! The course is well-organized and the lecture (and extra credit) material is super interesting . There's a LOT of information to take in, especially during a summer course, but if you keep up with the modules every day it'll be fine. (online, summer)

Dr. Miesfeld has been one of my favorite professors at the U of A. He truly cares about his students and wants you to do well in his course. His book and lectures go hand in hand and though the exams are difficult, he gives plenty of extra credit to help you out. Would highly suggest the online section.

Hands down one of the best teachers (AND definitely the BEST chemistry teacher) I have had at the UofA! Dr. Miesfeld's online class is VERY organized and he wants you to succeed. Also, RLM is very quick with responding to emails and will always find a way to help whenever you ask for it. 10/10 MUST TAKE!

Dr. Miesfeld is the absolute best online instructor. It is rare to have a professor who is responsive, will work with you, and yet is straightforward with clear cut expectations so you know what you can count on. The class has a great mix of exams and assignments, which not only help your grade but also are actually helpful in learning the material

I took one biochem in person and one online, and I definitely recommend the online version. He goes super fast in lecture, and watching them online allows you to pause/rewind and understand the material. It's also incredibly nice to have the tests open book - make a thorough study guide based on lectures/discussions/homework and you'll do well!

I did not take the online version and it is super challenging. You have to read the textbook before coming to lecture to understand anything. The tests are 25 questions but very challenging. There are several quizzes online a week and weekly 10 question homework assignments that you have 3 attempts to do well. HARD HARD HARD, closed note tests

I am a pre-med student and took the online BIOC385 class. His lectures are very applicable to Biochem as a whole and have really helped me with my other premed classes. Would definitely recommend for premed students.

I have never written a review before but I decided to go out of my way for this professor. He is so passionate and very easy going during lectures. He offers extra credit for attendance and his tests are NOT difficult at all if you prepare for them well. They are definitely fair for this level of course, just put the time in!

This class was one of my favorites! One of the best parts of this class is that Miesfeld records his lectures and posts them onto Panapto, making a great study tool! Extra credit was given for going to class and the lowest test grade was dropped which basically served as the "curve" for the class. He posts the last year's exams which are helpful!

Dr. Miesfeld GOAT

Great professor. I learned a lot. Majority of test questions are from previous year's exams and the preceptor review, but he does add a few new. One of the 5 tests (including final) are dropped and the final is just a list of questions from a quiz on d2l. Get 35 EC for showing up to class. Brought wrong final this year and everyone got 100% on it.

Honestly an amazing professor! I took the BIOC385 class online. The course is well structured overall, and the final exam is simple since you're given the questions before hand. In addition, he gave 65 extra credit points which changed my B to an A. I thought the class was interesting, you need to stay on top of your assignments though!

I took the BIOCHEM 384 course online. The class is very clearly laid out once you get the hang of it. There is definitely a work load every week and you have to stay on top of your assignment in order to continue doing well. Tests are proctored online. Very fair, tough course. 35 points EC, and straight forward final.

Summer 2020-Has you listen to lectures that accumulate up to 120 points total. Exams are a huge portion of the class, however, if you listen to the lectures and take notes it is doable. A lot of the questions from previous exams are post on quizlet if you type in bioc384. Overall, taking this class was very doable and not too difficult for Summer

RLM is such an awesome professor with very straight forward expectations for the class. Extremely easy to get an A in the class as long as you put in the effort. One dropped test (includes final) and final is from a pool of questions. I enjoyed his class so much I'm taking his BIOC385 course as well.

I took the all online version of 384 and it was really easy. Grade was buffered a by a lot of homework, online quizzes, and discussion posts. Exams were very straight forward and, although proctored, they were easy to understand. The final exam was a pool of questions he gives you ahead of time. Learned a lot rom him and this class!

Love this guy! He recorded all his lectures in a studio so you watch them at your own time, he uses class for office hours (for Live Online section). Hes funny and is willing to extend HWs if you miss them. Content can be hard but the exams arent too bad, just take good notes and do the practice tests. Inspired me to get a biochem minor.

Professor Miesfeld is one of the best professors I've taken. He's so enthusatic and excited to teach that it makes you excited to learn. He's incredibly understanding and will help you out in any way he can. Lots of extra credit. The class itself is pretty easy; much easier online. Icredible lecturer.

Lectures are long and a LOT, but this class is virtually an easy A if you try. The professor is very nice and offered some extra credit. The material is hard, but if you do the homework and other assignments (and make a doc of them), you will be fine. Discussions were the most work for this class.

Amazing professor, very6 understanding and genuinely cares about his students.

Got a B average on exams and a 100% average on the homework, discussion, quizzes, and the PlayPosits. Ended up with an A in the course. Really easy course if you get ahead in the beginning and always stay ahead. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Use the extra time to study for the exams. Gives 5 pt and 35 pt extra credit, and I received both.

Great teacher! Favorite teacher I have had so far at UofA. Lectures are well thought-out, & has many tools to utilize in order to be successful. Take him if you can!

Dr. Miesfeld is one of the best undergraduate professors I have had. He has great recorded lectures you watch before class. Anyone complaining about him just didnt want to put in the work for this class. It is advanced Biochemistry so you should be prepared to study a lot. The extra opportunities are great.

Very different experience from organic. Material is still challenging, due dates are relentless, midterm exams are hard. However, an A is completely doable for most people. Its just the hardest easy A Ive had, which I think speaks to what a great educator he is. Work hard, develop a solid understanding, and youll be rewarded. Awesome approach.

Professor Miesfeld is a great teacher and very understanding. While the material can be tough, he provides many resources to help. He was one of my favorite professors I have had this far!

Bienvenidos, Wildcats. I took the summer introductory biochem course and it was an absolute mountain of work. That said, it's completely doable if you stay on top of it and don't procrastinate. Dr. Miesfield is willing to work with you if you put in the effort, and he is one of my favorite summer class profs I've ever taken.

Amazing professor. Cares about the student's success. It is biochemistry so of course it is going to be challenging, but if you attend the lectures, read the textbook readings, and do the homework, you will do fine on the exams.

This is biochem so it is very hard, but trust me when I say you want to take it with him. If you put in the effort to really really understand the concepts, you'll be fine. The exams are TOUGH but there is a lot of homework and extra credit to pad your exam scores. My biggest tip is to use the textbook a lot.

Amazing professor. Exams are all multiple choice and the answers are sometimes on the cheat sheet if you fully understand the material and understand the figures provided. A lot of people complain about this class for no reason especially with all the extra credit you only need to average a 75 on exams to get an A. Final was optional as well.

I heard mixed things about this class before I took it. I honestly liked it a lot and you don't really need to study much to do well. He gives plenty of extra credit and is very VERY clear on the grading criteria and how you should be doing to get the grade you want. I would love it if more courses adopted his course layout.

Dr. Miesfeld is super nice and cares about students doing well in his class. Exams are straightforward if you memorize the slides and homework/online lectures are an easy grade boost. There's also so much extra credit offered that your grade can jump by 5%. If you don't procrastinate studying/homework and do the extra credit, it's easy to get an A.

If taking the winter course DO NOT work, if that's not an option take another semester (8 hrs work/day). If you have enough time to study and do the extra credit (60 points) you should be able to pass with flying colors. The professor is caring and wants all students to do well. Video lectures, readings, hw, quizzes, & exams make up grade.

Dr. Miesfeld is a FANTASTIC professor. Lectures are concise and effectively convey what you need to know for the exams, and there is plenty of extra credit if you need it. Also, the textbook is very helpful. I'm an undergraduate at another institution, but Dr. Miesfeld is by far one of the best professors I've ever met. Take him if you can!

He is a decent guy and offers a TON of extra credit and practice problems. I am currently taking the hybrid version with lectures online and quizzes in person. I will say, however, that his teaching style is an acquired taste. If you dont understand the way he teaches, good luck. Only his lecture videos and a textbook he wrote himself are resources

Tough subject but interesting to me (vet med). Lectures seemed complex the 1st time around but became more digestible after becoming familiar with the material. Biggest challenge was having to know the details but also the bigger picture. That made it difficult to focus my studying, but thankfully, RLM was always accessible for questions.

Best online professor I have ever had. Very manageable and a great set up work load. He gives multiple attempts on all of his assignments so it is easy to get a 10/10 on assignments. He drops an exam and two of your lowest grades from every other section allowing you to continuously raise your grade. There is extra credit! Great communicator!

Awesome prof, one of the best I had in my four years here. You can tell he really cares and wants his students to succeed. Concepts are tough and a big workload for summer session, but doable. Highly recommend using the textbook. The chapter questions are a great way to study- used in exams often. Provides extra credit and drops some grades too.

You can tell he cares a lot about his students and wants to make sure they pass. Very understanding, by far the best prof I have ever had at u of a. Gives plenty of extra credit and lots of opportunities to pass. Would definitely recommend.

He is a nice guy but his online lectures are hard to follow, tons of questions from quizzes, homework and exams, overlapped 2 final exams. I wish his lectures were more detailed and he slowed down to explain important topics. Proctored exams and the students exam averages have been Cs. Be ready to work hard if taking this class on winter semester.

BIOC 384 with Miesfeld was a very structured course, you knew exactly what you had to do to get the grade you want. Most work is done outside of class, so be sure to understand it on your own! He offered a lot of extra credit, which most definitley helped my grade. The final is a pool of questions, very easy to memorize and do well on it!

Dr. Miesfeld is by far the best professor I have ever had!!! His lectures are so well structured and easy to follow. The material is hard, you will need to study, but he makes it easier by being so organized. I wish more professors were like him. Follow the exam study guides and you will do great. Highly recommend!!!

Dr. Miesfeld is one of the better profs I've had at the UofA. I had him for BIOC384 in the Fall of 2024. Great guy, loves teaching, and gives out a lot of extra credit. The class is mainly exams and they're not too hard to study for. Final is a question bank which can be dropped if you did well enough on the midterms. Good luck!

Dr.Miesfeld Class was very doable, his exams were pretty easy to study for! He also gives big extra credit opportunities! Do be aware your due dates for stuff are little odd being put on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays for all work. He also drops a couple of assignments as well as an exam!

Miesfeld is a nice prof and seems really excited to be teaching. It's an easy class, I never got a B on an exam and there's a ton of extra credit. CHEM24 is a prereq but there's very limited ochem content. Lectures can get kinda long but there are a lot of points outside exams to boost your grade. I took 384 and 385 with him and enjoyed both!

BEST BIOCHEM PROFESSOR! He is absolutely amazing. I took this class over the summer for 5 weeks and it was truly a good experience.The exams were not too bad if you just need a basic understanding. 2 assignments everyday could be a lot but if you manage your time well it's not a problem at all. Amazing professor and am planning on taking 385.

Heavy workload and difficult material, but Miesfeld is an amazing lecturer, makes it very straightforward. If you're taking both, do 384 before 385. Class is "flipped", free points for watching lectures beforehand and class time is his office hours, do the homework then and get more free points. Exams are very reasonable and he gives cheat sheets.

Took this course Fall of 2023. Dr. Miesfeld is one of the better professors at UofA. Sure the material might be challenging but if you put forth a semblance of effort, this is a pretty easy A. He gives out a ton of extra credit that's dependent on attendance so I'd suggest going to lecture. The coursework can be tedious but it'll pay off.

Dr. Miesfeld runs a well-organized class with manageable workload. Exams are fair if you engage with the textbook and attend lectures. Unstuck study and other study tools can be helpful for prep. Overall, a good experience.

Took this Online offered course for the Fall semester. Material can be a bit challenging; lectures are videos (online; designated ppts) ...be sure to take notes. Use the textbook, hw isn't hard, realistic due date, working ahead=allowed. Some grades are dropped), up to 60pts extra credit. Final exam can be optional. Passing this class is NOT hard.

Flipped classroom style, with videos to watch outside of class. Reading the textbook isn't required but I found it helpful. Difficult content, but most exam questions come from Top Hat quizzes, D2L quizzes, preceptor reviews, and past exams. Requires a lot of time and effort to do well, but lots of opportunities for extra credit throughout.

I enjoyed Miesfeld as a professor and lecturer. He did make this class more difficult this semester (harder tests/less xc points), so it can be a lot of work but it is still possible to get an A. One of the tests gets dropped and there is an extra credit assignment.

I'm not a fan of the flipped classroom but his class is really enjoyable. Vids are really helpful and his practice tests/ quizzes are super helpful for studying. Funny guy, high energy. Solid class.

He is a passionate teacher about a complex topic. His classroom is almost fully reversed, but studying at home using textbook+AI to supplement lecture videos makes the course very manageable. It was not an easy class, but an A is very do-able. His tests are difficult/concept focused but entirely multiple choice. It is VERY easy to fall behind.

This course teaches you how to take a large amount of information and deduce the most important things. If you are taking the MCAT or want to learn how to answer complex questions in a short amount of time I would recommend it. If you just want an A don't take it. He restructured the course so now people actually have to learn, not a bad thing.