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He's not that hard if you take good lecture notes.He relates the subjects to what we do in our daily lives so, makes it easier to understand. He's very helpful and his labs are fun/interesting. I used to hate Bio but after taking his class, I began to enjoy the subject. If there's one bad thing, it's that his tests are a bit tricky at times.

There should not be any complaints about this professor because he is very helpful, knows what he is talking about and lectures in a very interesting way. I think he is one of the best Biology teachers in this college.

Very interesting professor, his tests are on his lectures and nothing else. If you study your notes thoroughly, you should have no problem getting A's. I plan to take him next semester for Bio 06.

Very good professor. It can be a hard if the you are not good @ taking notes, but if you are you have at least a B. I really enjoyed his class. Funny guy.

If you are a good note taker in his class, you will do fine in his class. Just go to the class everyday.

nice,intelligent professor,makes smart jokes,helpfull just need to ask he'll explain 100times wo complaining.interesting & fun labs,multiple choice exams can be confusing but do all your labs & you'll make it up for lecture exams.gives extra credit. TAKE NOTES! 90% is from his notes,if you judge his teaching than there's something wrong with YOU

he's really good and friendly. he's strict but in a good way. most of the exams are from the notes but you have to be very careful and fast on writing most of his lecture. it's easy! he gives extra credit and the lab is really fun and you actually learn.

This was the best class I have ever taken at LACC. He is very clear, only gives you the notes that you need. His tests are a little bit hard, but there is a lot of extra credit you can do. Dont miss his labs because they are very important. Its impossible to not pass his class. Take him! He is great!

I can agree with a lot of students about his test and lectures. Many of the answers are not in the lectures he gives. However, He was a very pleasant person to be around. He does go really fast on his lectures. You need to take good notes. Field trips are fun and so are his labs.

He is the greatest teacher. He is fair on his grading,depending if you take advantage of his extra credit opportunities. He is a very understanding and a helpful person.He wants you to succeed in his class and he is always there to give you advice.His exams may be a little difficult but if you studied you should know the answers.Labs are very fun.

If you are a fast learner and can visually recall his lectures, than this class is an easy A. I don't understand how many students complain that his exams do not including what was on the lecture, because I never bought a book and used only used notes, with the exception of one time. I am also a high school student who took this class.

this professor is the best.his tests are kind of hard but u will be ok as long as u study his notes and analyze the questions. we get to visit different cool places, that helps a lot since we are studying ecology. i just love the teacher and i would recomend it to anybody who loves to learn new things.

He knows the subject well but has trouble being clear in class. He is constantly testing, quizzing and field tripping so be prepared to work. He is a nice person, but this can be a challenging class to get through if you aren't on top of things.

I really enjoyed his class because he is so clear on such a difficult subject. Honestly, just listen to the lecture, and I know the notes can be overwhelming, but he keeps you so interested. He is very intelligent and teaches students material that will be used in bio and in life. If you are pre-med he gives you great advice. Take him!!!

Dude, I cant believe prof got so many bad ratings. He is great at teaching bio. I have never learned so much in one class as I have learned in this class. You HAVE to work and cant slack off, but it is worth it in the end b.c. u learn so much from the class. He answers any question u have and is a very nice person!

He's really good at teaching. (easier to understand) Attendance is not mandatory but you shouldn't miss his lecture to get an A. Test is pretty hard, but I like how he teaches.

I took winter session w/this professor. He was very realistic abt what he could get done in this short period of time & was always super clear about what we needed to know for the tests. He is very organized & expects his lab to be clean, which I really appreciated. He is very nice & his lectures are super clear. I definitely recommend this prof.

I learned a lot from professor, but my grade was NOT what I expected in the class. I was getting an A all throughout the semester and I ended up with a C. Don't get me wrong, I don't think I did too well on the final, but 2 letter grades is a big deal. All I have to say is keep track of your grade bc if he doesnt like u..ur in BEEEG TWOUBLE!

EASY COURSE AS LONG AS YOU TAKE NOTES. DIDN'T REQUIRE TO PURCHASE BOOK, SO HE'S DEFINITELY A STUDENT'S PROF. RECOMMEND HIGHLY.

Excellent teacher. Pay attention to your notes and enjoy the field trips. He is really clear as to what is required to excel in the class.

I happen to think hes a good teacher! If you just take good notes and listen, ask questions, you will pass. He may have an up and down personality but that's beside the point. Only flaw I see is that he seems his job as a paycheck and nothing more. Give credit where credit is earned, he's good! Don't miss his class,he goes over so much in one lectu

This prof will make you work for your grade but in the process you will feel prepared and capable understanding biology. Its not an easy class and still interesting. Lots of lab work is required as well as studying. The prof is fair, approachable, and respectful, although he is strict on timing. I would recommend this prof for serious students.

Good professor. Lots of info, but if you take the time to study, then you should do well.

Good teacher, lots of points to earn and extra credit, no homework, easy quizzes and fairly straightforward tests and practicals. Lots of field trips though, so be prepared for a lot of driving. Labs were pretty fun too.

Very good professor. You have to be on time and enjoy field trips, but you will learn in his class. He makes sure that you understand biology in a way that matters to students.

alot of info to learn,need to study alot to pass, open note quizzes, test are tricky, gives xtra credit at least 2x,drops lowest score,i did bad on the test and i passed with a C. dont need book, with notes is enough.lab work helps alot on ur grade

His exams are hard, so you need to pay close attention to the questions. He is encouraging, and a wonderful professor. Just don't be late for his lab classes, and the field trips :)

He is very encouraging teacher. u might need to take some time and read book to completely understand the lecture notes. i would recommend this prof if you want to learn something

WOW! Some of these reviews are very surprising. I feel Phommasaysy is 1 of the most laidback, easy going professors around & slightly funny. Lectures are clear, LOTS of notes but he tells u which info u don't need to write. No book needed. You can ask ?? any time & he doesn't give attitude. No HW except unfinished lab stuff. OPEN NOTE quizzes.

Class was very well taught, teacher knows subject matter very well. Students cannot be late, unattentive; however, we learn better with that expectation. Some questions on tests are unexpected, but overall he tells us what is important on the tests. If you put in the work and read the book, you should do well. Don't miss class or be late.

A lot of notes, lecture and lab quizzes. He is very nice, so don't be afraid to ask him a question or help during/after/before class! He gave us plenty of extra credit opportunities. His actual exams were difficult, so going to class, listening, taking notes, & studying is essential for passing his class! All in all a great professor & great class~

He is a great lecturer. All his lectures are funny, interesting, and includes the latest biological research info. His exams are difficult. Be prepared for your GPA to drop.

Very straightforward. Lab attendance is mandatory with points being docked off for being late. Lecture quiz are open note and exam questions come directly from his lectures. Easy to pass, but hard to obtain the "A" without trying. He drops multiple quizzes and replaces the lowest lecture exam with the final.

I enjoyed every single lecture in this class and I would like to tell a big THANK YOU for a gift of knowledge I got. This was an amazing winter class. One of the best science Professor. If you really want to learn, I will highly recommend him.

He is by far the best science professor I have had. He is extremely helpful and really cares for his students. He understand that this is tough material and delivers it in a straight forward manner! He makes you want to learn, and doesn't make you feel bad if you didn't do your best. More teachers should be like his! I'm sad the class is over!

Took him for two semesters. Definitely a great lecturer but that "A" grade is very hard to obtain. You can easily get a B but you'll be sitting at that 88-89% grade all throughout the semester. And if you have a habit of being late 5 minutes then forget about it. You just lost almost half of the points earned in a day through quizzes and lab.

Having taken biology prior elsewhere I must say his class was definitely not hard. He picks his exam problems mainly from the txtbook's testbank.. mostly the older eds. Quizzes and lab exams are expected from a biology class and there is no surprise there if u've studied the notes, testbank and quizlet. Getting an A was not so hard.

He's a great professor and lab instructor. He knows the material very well and his lectures are extremely clear. He made the material fun and interesting every lecture. But even with the extra credit, I didn't get an A and I worked extremely hard. His exams are unfairly difficult. But you will learn the material well if you pay attention.

The class was tolerable. What you have to do is just study regulary and focus reading the book for first 2 exam and for 3rd exam, just reading slides were enough to get an A. For final exam, you do need to study both book and slides. Some of my friend told me that this class was more intense than biological classes at uc. Overall, Take this class.

Good lecturer, really nice guy, but tests are GPA-killers, lots of stuff not covered in lecture. Lectures go too fast to take good notes, but he refuses to give PPT's of the lecture and instead makes you take pix of the slides, meaning you're fumbling with your camera instead of listening. Seriously the dumbest note-taking format I've ever seen.

Really nice professor. I would totally take him again. Very fair and assignments aren't too hard. Gives enough time to turn in assignments. I only had him as my lab instructor. Lab part of this course was fun and pretty easy. Do your lab write-ups every week. Don't wait until the end. Answers online on quizlet.

He is a great instructor, he knows his material very well but can be really strict when it comes to grading. All exam are extremely tricky and for your final don't expect his slides to be very accurate compare to the hard exams. Most of the time you know 75%of the question and that one topic he had never mention will take you off tract. Up to E

Growing and analyzing cultures in lab was a lot of fun. I felt that his instructions and expectations were clear. He doesn't post slides and some test questions are very specific. I took pictures of slides and would type them up to study. If you have a question on a test, ask. He's very reasonable if you talk with him. Attendance is REQUIRED!

He's actually a great professor. If you study, there's no problem. So yes, you must work for your grade.

Great teacher. Brutally honest and sometimes cynical, but super intelligent and a pretty funny guy. Definitely makes you work for it because his tests are on every detail of the lecture materials. He may seem strict but he cares for his students and is willing to improve his teaching based on student feedback. Fun class activities, you learn a lot.

This is not an easy class (especially during the winter session). Get ready to study because youll have to work for your grade from the very beginning. The professor is knowledgeable and likes to include medical concepts in the lectures. I would definitely take this professor again.

I took his bio 6 and micro 20. The key to success in his class, I think, is to summarize/flow-chart the lecture, and go over as much as you can. Since all his major exams/quizzes are all multiple choices, it really is about getting used to the materials. It definitely is an easy B; but A for full comprehension.** Become one of his lab assistants!

If you take the winter session, be prepared as this is a fast-paced and demanding class. However, this professor tells you exactly what you need to learn for the exams, and explains things thoroughly. He presents the material in a digestible way and makes it interesting. The labs are fun and he puts a lot of heart into his teaching style.

Hi I did micro20 winter session . Good teacher, explains well . Tests are really hard - you need to think .You will definitely learn a lot . Labs were fun. If you follow through and study good grades for sure.

I don't have that much of an issue with this professor but all I can say is you really have to work on your grade. This class is a good preparation for allied health majors or biology professors. Don't take this class if you only need it for credit. He's an understanding and good professor in my opinion.

He gives you everything you need to succeed. He only tests you on things he's covered, but questions might be on the smallest details from his slides. Clear expectations, and he's accessible during office hours. His style of teaching is very clear, so if you pay attention and study you'll do fine.

He is very organized and knows what he is talking about. I really like how the class is not just graded on exams but also participation points, labs, and lab quizzes. With the class being online, the tests is taken with a tough time limit but it is definitely not impossible, just dont stress out and youll do great. Would recommend this teacher!

I'm surprised he has such a low rating. His lectures are straight forward and interesting. The exams are based on only the lecture. You cannot expect a good grade without studying. Just rewatch the lecture videos multiple times and you'll be fine. He is kind of hard to reach outside of class but he is very understanding and kind.

Very nice professor and easy to talk to, he was understanding when I missed a quiz once. The material is difficult but as long as you re-watch the lectures and take very detailed notes you will do well on the exams.

I don't know why his rating is so low either? Took him for micro online during covid and he was great! All the lectures are prerecorded so you can watch on your own time. I would watch a second time in 2X speed. You'll have to study but its fair game. He's super friendly and cares for his students. I really enjoyed his class!

I really enjoyed his class, the lectures were definitely dense but the topic is very dense too. He really prepares students going into healthcare so a lot of his examples stem from that. If you pay attention to lecture and understand it, the tests are perfectly reasonable. I'm doing pre-reqs for nursing and he helped make sense of medical terms

When I took his biology class, the class became online due to ongoing pandemic. His pre-recorded lecture is very clear and easy to understand, and his exams are solely from his lecture. I watched it multiple times before exam, and did well. I think I would struggle if it was in-person classroom lecture that I can't listen to lecture multiple times.

This professor enjoys teaching, student of students, provides alternatives to medical degrees ti students who struggle.

I don't understand why there are many people saying the lecture doesn't match with the exam. It does. I took his online class, so I had chance to watch his recorded zoom lecture multiple times before the exam. If you can't solve each problem in a minute, that means you didn't study. Also, he gives a lot of extra credit from lab component.

There is no question that Professor Phommasaysy's BIO 6 & 7 is very tough. That being said, it really prepares you for what comes after transferring. I took his class back in person in 2018 & 2019; now that I have transferred to a top-tier university, it does not get easier. Professor Phommasaysy prepares you to read, take notes, and succeed.

It' was really fun class.

His lectures are amazing but quizzes are difficult.

I seriously don't understand all the negative reviews. It's a tough course, but if you're willing to do the work, Prof. Phommasaysy sets you up for success. He's really good at explaining all the concepts, and you can tell he actually cares about the subject. Plus the lab is actually fun. I highly recommend him for all pre-health students.

Great professor! Kind, funny, engaging, and helpful.

This class is easy, even with the added honors section that I had. It's mainly working through McGrawHill which beware WILL COST YOU $60 OUT OF YOUR OWN POCKET. Aside from that, this class in mainly memorization, I recommend just making flashcards to breeze your way through. If you're not lazy, you'll pass

AMAZING professor. His lectures had a lot of information however he clearly states what is needed to know for exams vs what is just fun facts to know. 10/10

Learned a lot from this class. Sometimes test asks about small details but as long as watch the lecture carefully and take notes, it will be fine.