The class is pretty easy and there are good opportunities for extra credit. Just don't think that you can completely blow off the class, the tests can be a little challenging.

The class was much harder than I figured, but Ron did his best to make the lectures interesting. Don't blow off the lectures, the tests are challenging.

Really easy class. Have to study for tests but everything from lecture. Good class to take.

Very Boring...take a nap before hand or you WILL fall asleep. He does make the best effort to make it interesting though..guest lectures are worst. exams are based on lecture, so take good notes and study everything...if you don't you won't do so hot on the exams.

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Pretty boring class

He's a nice guy and loves his job. Go to class and the tests won't be hard

Very nice guy, kind of awkward, but in a cute way. Tests are picky, but class is interesting and fun.

Ron is the coolest, cutest man ever. His jokes are hilarious. I know know all about ferrots and i love Ron Kean.

very easy class, easy exams. Come on, the football team is in there! I rarely went to lecture and NEVER studied and got the easiest A of my career. Ron is very helpful also, answers all questions (no matter how obvious) and covers topics people ask him to.

Ron Kean is awesome, easy A class, pretty much all the stupid athletes are there

It is a very easy course if you put in time to study for exams, but they are much more difficult than you'd expect. I'd say half the class showed up on any given day, but most exam questions are right from lecture. There is no homework. Ron is nice and very helpful and really knows a lot. The material is totally useless. Good for bio credit.

Biology and Appreciation of Companion Animals: Very easy class. The book is made of the lecture notes. You could probably not attend class all semester and still get an A. Exam was harder than what was put online but not too bad. Extra credit option. Lots of the info is common sense but he provides other interesting info and shows pictures as well.

If you show up to class and pay attention, you will get a good grade. Ron Kean is very easy going and knows it's a blow off class just as much as we do. I highly recommend taking it.

If you love animals you will love this class. You have to be an idiot to get anything lower than an A in this class, you really do. It's NOT hard, but a simple re-reading of the notes will get you a nearly perfect grade. Ron is great at answering questions and interested in engaging in further discussion if you are. Awesome class!

I was told this class was easy. I was lied to. It's much harder than you'd expect. There is a ton of random information to know. The textbook is just a compilation of his lecture notes. Ron is a decent lecturer but is rather mono-toned. SORRY BUT THIS CLASS IS NOT AN EASY A.

Really fun class. I enjoyed almost all of the material we learned about. I would highly suggest going to lecture, for he adds in crucial information that is not included in the book. Prof. Kean can be a little dry at times, but he tries to liven up lectures as much as possible. Definitely a good class to take!

Ron's lectures were kind of dry and came straight from the book, but the material was often very interesting and the classes were worth going to for the pictures and added comments. There are 3 exams and if you go to class and know the main points well, the exams are not that difficult

This class was really easy. i would've gotten a better grade if I had gone to class more. Most of the lectures are in your book, which makes this class practically a walk in the park. Ron is a little pretentious, but the topic of the class makes up for it.

This class is NOT easy. I enrolled because I thought it was an easy A...wrong. You have to memorize the entire book. Kean reads the book off his slides, and will add only 1 or 2 comments per lecture so that if you weren't there to hear that little blurb, you're screwed because it's bound to be on the test. This class is only for science majors.

Great Class for a broad look at animals. Pretty simple if you attend lecture and keep up with the notes. No homework just three exams and a final and extra credit clicker questions. Would recommend for anyone with an interest in animals and for people who need a science credit.

The textbook is a book of notes that he put together. Still recommended you get it, because he goes through the notes pretty fast.

Professor Kean is pretty awesome. The textbook is a book of his PowerPoint slides which is great. Al you really have to do is show up, pay attention and write his blurbs. There is extra credit opportunity too

Very nice professor!

I don't understand why people are complaining about this class. Yes, it is necessary to attend class because he throws in comments that will be on the test, but he usually makes it very clear that what he's adding is important. I studied for about 1.5 hours for each test and got a 95+ on each one. Kean is approachable and interested in the material

The class was very straight-forward and not terribly hard. Class is optional, but he talks about things that aren't always in the book, and that's what usually ends up on the exams. No homework, only 4 exams. Clicker questions everyday that add up toward participation points.

My favorite professor so far! The book is a composition of his powerpoint slides, but he mentions 'big ideas' in class that WILL be on the tests. Every iclicker question you answer is an extra credit point even if your answer is wrong! (about 50 points in a semester!) If you love pets, Ron loves to teach about them!! Highly recommend him!

I took this class because I thought it would be an easy A, but the tests are so specific and I ended up with a worse grade than I had hoped for. Kind of a funny class, I say go for it and take it if you don't mind learning about quirky animals and remembering the specifics about them.

First day of class I thought, dang he's monotone and super obsessed with poultry, this is going to be a loooong year. But I ended up loving his quirky personality. Kean is straightforward as can be. He literally tells you in lecture exactly what is important and exactly what you don't need to know. Plus you learn about cute pets. easy bio credit.

This professor does everything to make sure that his students understand the subject and everything to assure that they get an A. He is an all-around great professor!!!

Nice guy that is very well organized and helpful. Good professor overall, but tests are pretty hard unless you have background knowledge in the topic. Good extra credit opportunities though. There is a text book that outlines the lecture slides almost exactly, however you could take notes without it and be fine

If you need bio credits, take this class. There are no readings or homework, and the exams are easy if you go to lecture. Although he can be a bit quirky (he really loves poultry), Ron is knowledgeable, nice and surprisingly funny. He also offers up to five percent extra credit for going to lecture. Seriously, take this class.

I first had Ron for An Sci 200 and loved his class so I took his An Sci 375 Exploring Poultry course and I can't recommend it enough! Ron clearly is passionate about poultry and somehow he managed to make learning about poultry really exciting. His class is also super easy with no homework, just easy quizzes. Can't recommend this class enough!

the book has all the slide information on it, has extra credit clicker points if you go to class. you do have to study for the test, but not a whole lot. not a clap for credit class but still not difficult to get an A in the course with little effort

Awesome

Ron's awesome! Goofy guy and class is pretty straight forward. Go to lecture, take notes, study before test, and you're good. No homework or discussion; it's a pretty chill and interesting class. TopHat points at lecture are extra credit and the "textbook" is his lecture slides, very convenient.

Good professor, definitely a good class to take if you need a bio credit. No homework or reading, but you should go to lecture. If you go to class and study a little exams pretty easy. Not clap for credit easy, but easy. Extra credit oppurtunities if you go to class, which can be a grade booster if you botched one of the exams. Funny guy too.

Really good class and professor. Easy and fun bio credits.

Ron is very passionate about animal science, and is obsessed with birds. An sci 200 is a fairly easy class and his lectures are always interesting, especially those about birds.

A lot of people don't show up to lecture, which I don't exactly condone -- all test material is taken right from it. The textbook is literally just his slides (he wrote it). Do go to the review sessions though; they really helped!!! Ron is lots of fun and the class is a hoot. Big lecture hall though.

This is not A EASY A. I am sure about it. You have to study hard. If you are looking for an easy A. You should not pick this class. RONALD is a good person, you can feel he really love animals. If you are interested in this topic, you should go. He knows a lot about animals.

Prof. Kean's AnSci200 is a great class to take for Biological Science credits. The class is clear, interesting, and there is no homework but studying for tests. To pass this class and get a good grade all you have to do is come to class, take notes, and study for the test. He also offers up to 5% of your overall grade in extra credit.

Ron is great! ANSCI200 is 100% worth it to get a quick bio credit. Don't buy the textbook, everything you need to know is in his lectures which means you absolutely have to go to class or get the notes from someone else. When you take notes you're basically making your own textbook. Tests aren't too bad if you study and the material is interesting.

This class is all lectures and it's all on you to know the information. Ron is a great professor who is very knowledgeable although he does get a little dry at times. So yeah, you MIGHT fall asleep, I sure did a few times. You are only graded via 3 midterms and 1 final exam.

This class really requires you to be there since the lectures are not posted online and there is no textbook. But, I did find the classes mostly engaging and Ron knows a lot about animals. If you want a pet in the future, I would definitely take this class. Sometimes you may find class boring and fall asleep, so drink some caffeine before!

This class teaches you how to raise your pet, it is one of the most interested classes in this university. I like cats and I really want to know what should I do before and after I have one. Ron provided the necessary information for me, I decided to adopt a cat in the future because of this class. It is something more crucial than the grade.

i'm online and essentially it's all lectures with 3 exams and a cumulative exam. he's very interested in birds lol, and his lectures all give the content needed for the exams, and USE THE PRACTICE EXAMS HE PROVIDES YOU!!!!! he reuses questions. overall pretty easy bio class, but you definitely need to study for the exams, but if you do you'll pass

Ron was a solid choice for "non-sciencey" biological science credit. Your entire grade comes from three tests and a final (Quizlet and his practice exams will help tremendously come test time). All the lectures are pre-recorded, so you need to be disciplined and watch them on your own time. The material was pretty interesting, and EC is available!

Professor Kean is a really nice guy. Although some of his lectures were quite dry, his tests were always fair game and he was always very responsive to his emails. The class itself was quite interesting. If you are interested in pets take this class!

Ron is such a nice guy and so sweet. If you take the time to meet with him and explain yourself as a student, he will be very accommodating. If you just attend lectures and really study the material, you'll be fine. If you don't do that, you will do absolutely terrible. The class is graded only on 4 exams.

Only lectures and no discussion. Class is always interesting, and I always learn new things. If you skip class, you will have no idea what's going on, because he doesn't post the lectures online. However, he is very responsive to emails, and overall a very nice man. I recommend this class to everyone with a bio requirement.

Ron is a solid prof a little monotone at times but passionate as a prof. The class is only 4 exams for the entire grade so showing up to lectures is a must in order to do well in the class. Definitely a good choice for a bio credit class.

Three 50 min lectures a week, no homework, three exams, and a final. There is participation extra credit. The tests are medium- hard, but they are all fair game from lectures. If you skip lectures, tests will be difficult. He gives you a study guide. Prof Kean is a bit monotone but also pretty funny.

The class is only graded on 4 exams, so attending lectures is essential. Luckily, Ron is a great teacher. He is kind, and his lectures are always informative and easy to understand. The tests are fair and he does a good job of highlighting what topics will be most important. There's also extra credit questions in class and no HW besides studying.

Professor Kean is a very good professor. Some think the class is easy but you definitely have to work for your grade, as long as you have time to memorize and attend every lecture you will get an A. Attendance is not mandatory however you get 1 pt of extra credit for attending each lecture, which adds up to an extra 40 points. Overall fun class.

Ron's wholesome and presents a couple slides per lecture and then allows the class to interact with the university chickens to learn about the day's topic. 10/10 recommend

Ron was a great presenter to class and was very passionate about the topics. While attendance isn't mandatory, and the subject matter is fairly simple to know and understand - make sure you pay attention in lectures as often times Ron will passively tell the class the answer to an exam question, with it not in the slides.

Easiest class I have taken in college, but I love animals and knew a lot before taking it. Otherwise, be prepared because it's a lot of memorization. You must attend lectures to understand, I never missed one. Lectures are not bad though. TopHat questions for extra credit. Tests on paper, they felt like a middle school bio test. Prof is a nice guy.

Really nice guy. Lectures are easy to follow. Make sure you go to class.

Professor was super passionate about what he teaches. I enjoyed attending the lectures. Your grade consists of a couple exams and extra credit Top Hat questions. Exams were not difficult if you paid attention and went to lecture. Oftentimes he would tell you what was important to know. Overall, one of my favorite classes.

Ron is one of my favorite professors. He is a funny, sweet and a very understanding professor. I will say, he will tell you what you don't have to memorize which I really like and find helpful.

I found the lectures very informative yet enjoyable from day one. Although there isn't homework or essays, paying attention in lecture is what is going to make or break you in this class! Just take notes! Gives extra credit for every in class Top Hat question answered (around 1 per lecture). This will bump your grade up a few percentage points!

If you don't go to lecture you are screwed. You are only graded by exams. He offers a fill-in-yourself book that you can get at the university bookstore. 10/10 recommend. It has the same information from the lecture slides. Because of this I could listen more and write less. There is extra credit (one point per lecture via TopHat.)

Very Professional

Great class. Everything on the exam is covered in lecture and you can tell Ron really cares about his class. Some memorization but everything is really interesting and explained well with great exam review sessions. He has lots of love for chickens, looking forward to taking more of his classes in the upcoming years.

I signed up for this class for easy bio requirements (B.A. req), which is only partially true. Ron has no homework outside discussion questions (which is just asking your opinion), and gives you extra credit just for showing up. However, the tests are A LOT. You need to study every single slide to get an A, but it's a fair alternative to homework.

Ron is very caring and has fun lectures! I took this class for an easier bio credit but ended up really enjoying it! Grading is based on a few discussion posts that are easy, tophat in lectures, and tests. Tests are a lot of info to remember and so can be a bit difficult, but manageable.

Super interesting class, no homework or final outside of attendance and super easy weekly quizzes online that discuss lecture content. Ron is one of my favorite professors and is super passionate about chickens and willing to answer questions. Got to discuss a lot of cool things about chickens and do dissections.

If you want an easy biology credit with a great prof, Ron's your guy. He's been teaching this class for a long time and it shows. The exams are memorization-heavy, but the material isn't difficult and common sense if you like animals. Ron doesn't give homework outside of canvas discussions, and he's always willing to answer questions in class.

Ron is an amazing professor; he keeps you engaged throughout the entire lecture and makes sure you understand all the material. He's open to questions and has easy work to accomplish every other week or so, which is just a discussion post. If you study for the exam, you'll do great on it, and it is very straightforward.

Ron was an amazing professor, and you could tell he was super passionate about poultry. I would recommend taking as many classes with him as possible because you literally can't fail. Even though the classes were lecture-heavy due to the nature of the course, he still kept us engaged and gave us as many breaks as he could while staying on time.

Ron is awesome lol I love his lectures also super chill and cool prof in the Animal Sci dept.!!!!!

Ron is a good professor. He's been teaching this class for a long time. 4 exams. Discussion questions posted every other week. Attendance in lecture is extremely important, extra credit tophat points are given. He posts the slides and practice exams are nearly identical to the real ones. Solid class if you're looking for a biology credit.

I love Ron!! He's very passionate about poultry and goes into detail about everything in his slides. If you go to the lecture every day and do well in studying the material, you'll be fine. He's also very understanding, so if you need to email him about anything, don't worry, he's super chill. Would love to take another class with him! :)

Ron is probably one of my favorite professors in the animal science department. He's so passionate about what he teaches and makes it clear what you need to know! Attending this class was always the highlight of my week.