If you think you're headed for the "easy" biochemistry class, think again. Sparace, although an extremely nice man, is probably the worst professor I've ever had. Lectures are fuzzy and the tests are hard. He says that he intentionally puts Qs on the exam that he expects no one to get right. Take this class by itself if you want to do well.

Hardest class ive taken at clemson yet. Its pretty pointless to go to class just memorize every single word on every single slide and you might get a C on the tests. The curve is enormous so an A isnt impossible. I probably studied about 60 hours for each test but I got an A.

Best professor I've taken at Clemson. His tests are hard as crap but they are the only tests I've had in any class that require you to actually know and understand the information. I remember more from that class than any other because I couldn't bullcrap anything. He made me learn.

He's probably the most difficult teacher I've ever had and ever will have. His tests suck and make me miserable every time I take them but the way he tests you forces you to actually learn the material unlike most professors do. It's a really difficult class but if you need to know the information for the future he's the one to take.

This class is like getting kicked in the nuts by Mr. Rogers. Hardest tests of my career but I learned he drops hints in class on what he's gonna ask. throw the book away because everything you need is on powerpoints and talk with him as much as possible

Sparace's tests are challenging, but not absolutely impossible. This class was much easier than my engineering courses. Also it helps if you get to know him by visiting his office. I got an uncurved 85 and got an A.

tests are VERY difficult, unless you are amazing at biology you can count on not doing well on them. the good news is that he curves the exams a lot so usually if you get a C on an exam then it will be an A. Class isn't mandatory though and he posts his powerpoints online so you can just teach your self the infor and still do okay in the class

His powerpoints are really helpful and his reviews (if you attend them) tell you what you need to know for the exam.

No homework or quizes, only 4 test. Optional review sessions with professor before each test and he gives out previous tests for practice and uses back of the book chapter questions on test. Really willing to answer any questions and help out!

You just sit in class while he reads thru the powerpoints so you really don't need to go to class. His exams are hard but he uses a phenomenal curve. Also he puts some end of the chapter questions directly on tests. 4 tests. Final is just a regular test

Biochemistry Lab with Sparace was a joke. Just show up for the labs and make somewhat of an attempt at the lab reports and you will make an A in the class. People complained that the tests were difficult, but if you cram for a few hours, you will do well.

Good teacher. Can be boring, but he makes the information easy to understand. Has all the notes on BB, study guides for the exam, tips from former students, and sample exams. If you actually read the material outside of class and make some type of study guide, you can easily get a B. No one is willing to put in the work though.

Class requires a lot of effort. He reads off the powerpoints but he does know his material and gets excited about it. Tests are hard, but not bad if you put in the work. Crucial to study to textbook and powerpoints. If you are a semi-hard worker and not a bad test taker, this is not a bad class.

Sparace is a nice guy and is very knowledgeable. The class consist of him reading through loads of information in PowerPoints (that he does provide). The test are extremely difficult (class average around 60). He does curve exam: bottom 1/3 D-F, middle 1/3 have a C, top 1/3 A-B This class can be a GPA killer. I would not recommend for this class.

He's a little odd and his tests are challenging, but I liked him much better than my previous BIOL professor. Tips for success: attend all classes (which are at a decent hour anyway), takes notes during his powerpoint lectures (I would recopy them into word to make studying easier), study off of the powerpoints and use the book for extra help (:

You definitely have to put in effort and make sure you know the material! I don't think people on here are really putting forth their full effort. He is super willing to see you in his office hours and he is really nice. I worked really hard and got an A; it's all about the effort you put in.

This class was really hard--my friends who were bio majors said that some of the concepts were more advanced than intro to bio. The average score for tests was always a D or F but he adds massive curves. He's a really great guy and he's willing to meet with you outside of class if you show initiative. Do everything he recommends to succeed.

Sparace is a great person, but not a very good professor. He is willing to do anything for his students except create fair tests. He actually told us in a review session one time that he would not test us on concepts he thought we would know. The curve is great, but do not expect to learn much from him.

I highly recommend him. He's intelligent and loves answering questions. Although every bio class is complexed don't expect it to be easy. Spark's lectures are long but he includes detailed slides, where most of the exams are from. He does extra credit and never takes attendence, so you can skip if the lectures seems boring to you.

He loves plants! to get an A in his class study all of his powerpoint material, copy learning catalytic questions, copy questions from back of the book, and copy down the questions from mastering biology and study all of that a couple days before the test. He has very funny dry humor. Also do all the dynamic study modules for 2% added to grade

You want to learn biology? Take a class with my man Sparace. You'll learn biology. Just make sure you study too. His tests are tough but the curve balances it out.

I really like Professor Sparace! He is a really sweet guy and is always willing to help if you go to his office or ask questions. He makes his class hard but he grades on a curve with his own scale, so for my class, an A was anything above an 85 or so. He makes you work for it, but ultimately I enjoyed his class.

This class is challenging and the tests are difficult but heavily curved. If you have no interest in biology and are only taking it to satisfy a gen-ed req, this isn't the class for you. If you enjoy biology and want to dig deeper, this class is perfect for you. Professor Sparace is very kind and is always available to help and answer questions.

He is a very sweet older man, 100% a good guy. His class is fairly difficult due to the fact that he creates his own exams and he makes sure they are difficult. His exam averages are usually below passing. He does curve each exam based on the class average. In my class he ended up freezing the curve and a 75 was an A and a 63 was a B.

His tests are not easy, but he provides you with everything you need to do good on them. Almost every question is taken from previous exams that he posts and the online quizzes. There is a huge curve and he has a ton of extra credit. Watch his recorded lectures and read the textbook. I recommend him over any other bio teacher if you want an A.

Honestly you just need to go to lecture/read PowerPoints with notes/listen to recordings (all same thing) and read the textbook (its written very simply). He has a good curve and is boring but I took it again bc I like the way he runs it.

Great guy, I ended with just below an A but if I had studied a little harder I definitely could have gotten the A. He gives a lot of extra credit and the curve is amazing. His lectures can be boring especially towards the end of the class, but if you go to class he's actually a pretty funny and interesting guy. Take him for 1040.

Professor Sparace is very sweet and kind. His exams have an average of around 50%, but he gives really good curves. If you got 79% or better, you got an A on the exam. The only bad part is that you don't know your grade until all the grades are in.

Prof Sparace is sweet & very passionate about bio, but his exams are no joke. Because of that, he has a huge curve, so a 79% or higher will get you an A. His class is very doable as long as you take the time to review the textbook, his slideshows & especially his past exams (those were VERY helpful!). You can totally pass as long as you work hard!!

He is so sweet! Class is just all lectures, but he provides plenty of practice questions through old exams and homework. The class itself is hard, but as long as you put in the work you'll be fine!