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“took him for bio101&102”
BIO102 - 5.0 rating“If you can't take tests, or you have a learning disability, this guy is not for you”
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He is an above average professor
He's a nice guy sometimes. He does try to help you pass with extra credits and the lab points and gives extra credits on every test. The material itself is pretty hard to comprehend. You really have to pay attention in class and study for the tests if you want a B or higher. Make sure you do ALL the labs it will help in the end.
He can not teach. You can tell that he tries awful hard though.
Really great professor. Very reasonable. If you workhard, come to class and study getting an A is not that difficult
PLEASE DON'T TAKE HIM, HE DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEACH...YOU WILL CRY TAKING HIS CLASS...HE'S A GREAT GUY BUT JUST CAN'T TEACH...TEST ARE SOOO HARD, DON'T GIVE GOOD REVIEW EITHER
He is either a love-it or hate-it kind of person. He demands attendance. Yes, the tests are hard. But if you come to class regularly and study, no problem getting good grades. The class met at 6:30 am, I noticed half of the class were sleeping. I would not call him the best. He is quite reasonable. I like him. Plus, I am expecting to get an A.
He knows his stuff, just doesn't know how to teach it. Morning classes suck with him, take the class when you are awake, cuz if you listen to what he says at least a B
Ok so Mr. Htet is the nicest most personable teacher ever...I took him over the summer and I can assure you most of the class absolutely loved him (although he is sometimes hard to follow). BUT non the less he does grade generously if you do your lab work and gives good amount of extra credit.
Professor Htet is a nice guy...i took my chances even though some people say he's hard to understand and can't teach. He knows how to teach, it's just not the easiest method to follow. Study his notes and you will pass. He gives a crazy amount of extra cred. and his grading is the easiest you will find. And like someone else said, he smiles a lot!!
He is a really nice guy and he does give a lot of extra credit, making it impossible to fail. That aside if you really want to learn the material get a tutor or read the book thoroughly. He is very scattered and has trouble communicating the central ideas to the topics presented. Labs are pretty pointless and does not follow material being taught.
Nice guy, gives a ton of extra credit that bumps you up at least a letter grade in every test. His labs are annoying, he gives a test at the end of every lab, the only time you have to study for them is the 5 min lecture he gives you. But if you try you can get A. BTW his tests are a pain I could not get past a C but the extra credit bumped me up.
He is super nice and always gives extra credit so its impossible to fail. His tests are hard though and labs are literally pointless. Just make sure you show up to class.
First of all he is the cutest Bio prof you have ever seen in your life! Trust me! He make my life so much easier!!!However if you miss one class, I am deadly serious you lose 10 points at least! He has lots of extra credits which boost your grade so bad:)
Ok prof but he gives out extra credit alot, his test are 4 of them including final(100 points each). 13 lab quiz worth 20 points (each); and gives a 20 point extra credit at the end.The textbook is good to have but mostly u can get from the interent or his slides. Its really hard to fail his class. no joke.
it is impossible to fail this class! he gives tons of extra credit, even for the final!! he USED to gave cumulative final, but no anymore! I got a 36 on the midterm and my best grade was 76, but with all the extra credit assignments I got an A!! only buy the lab book!
No one can get below C in this class if you come to class everyday and do the extra credit assignment.
do yourself a favor and take his class!! you will learn a lot and get an easy A!!! I got a 26 on one of my tests and still ended up with an A! just make sure you do the extra credits be on time and do the lab!! every time he finishes a lab he gives a quiz, but don worry he gives all the answers right before the quiz.
Easy A! He gives extra credit for all of his test, if you complete all of the extra credit and show up to every class you will definitely pass. Also, he gives a quiz after every lab assignment, he goes over the quiz before handing it out so it will be easy to pass.
Strong asian accent, hard to understand at times, expects you to know everything. 4 tests. 20 extra credit points before each test on a test review. If you study and go prepared for class and read every day the text book, easy B. Hard to get an A, but its possible.
TONS OF EXTRA CREDITS, FUN, AND FIGHT.BUT YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH HIS CLASS. TAKE HIM.YOU WON'T FAIL, A OR B IF YOU ATTEND CALSS REGULARLY AND DO THE WORK.
He is good guy,funny.Gives out a lot of extra credit. Now i can't guarantee for extra credit, because he said that for next semester he will not give any.His tests are very hard.If you study for test, you will be OK.
He is very funny guy, I took his class early in the morning and lab is tedious but he makes it okay.. His lecture is fun. He did give a lot of extra credit before each test was given which that makes nobody fail for the test!!! Attendance is important.. Take his class he is great !
I am absolutely terrible at biology and he made it understandable. I took early morning classes and thought it would be hard to stay awake but he made the class fun. The tests can be difficult so you have to study, but as long as you show up and do the work you will pass. if you want an A study hard!
His class is pretty easy. He gives you alot of extra credits. There is no reason why you shouldn't pass his class. He lectures are really good. He explains everything well. If you come to class and do the work you'll pass. If you want to get an A then you need to study a little hard.
He is a very good teacher that loves biology, but also knows that not all the people who take his class are biology majors. He is very helpful on trying to make his student understand bio. He gives tons of extra credit which makes it hard for you to fail any of his exams. He is plain awesome and one of the best in annandale campus.
Awesome teacher. You use the lab book most but the textbook is only if you need it. He gives extra credit worksheets before every test (that counts as 20pts extra!) Final exam is open NOTE not BOOK. Overall cool teacher, everyone in my class loved him!
I have never taken the time out to write a review about any professor! BUT, i can honestly say that he is brilliant! Honestly he offers lots of extra credit. i failed ALL 4 EXAMS!!! BUT i did decent on the final and did extra credit and never skipped lab or class and got a high B!!! all u have to do is take notees!!he is awesome! loved him!
Mr.Htet his class is not that intersting, he likes to tell jokes during the lecture but not everyone likes it, sometime he just laugh himself. His is very easy about the garding, lots of extra credits, i got all 80+ on my tests and even failed one, eventully i still got A, so take him
His class it's okay, sometimes confusing because he talks fast. If you attend to to every lab/lecture, do all the hw that he assigns you will pass even though you do bad in exams.
Awful teacher speaks broken English treats us like were kids & threatens to take away pts for the most ridiculous things like food. He drops your lowest exam. Everything is easy except for the tests most of the class did bad on all of his tests. I failed every test except for exam 4 and the final is open note. I got a B in the class lol
This class was NOT hard at all. People commenting on his accent isn't paying attention or sitting way to far in his lec/ labs. He basically gives out the quiz answers BEFORE taking the quizzes. Exam you HAVE to study because his questions can be a little tricky. overall nice teacher and he also cracks me up sometimes, but some people are sensitive
Professor Htet is awesome! He's straightforward, an easy grader, and uses examples that makes it easier for biology to be understood. Couldn't have asked for a better professor for biology
Just....awesome. I hated biology throughout my entire academic career before coming to Prof. Htet's class. He makes biology interesting and easy to understand. His tests aren't bad either, and he drops the lowest grade of 5 exams. Take him!
This class was really easy, considering Biology is a hard subject. People who don't do well must not listen, because he tells you everything you need to know for the tests and all the labs and lab quizzes. He even drops the lowest grade. I would recommend him to anyone
This class is very easy, take it if you don't care so much about bio and want to get it out of the way. He gives extra bonus points all over the place and is very relaxed. It doesn't get any easier than this, unless you go back to high school.
This class was easy but still required learning... Just particiate now and then and you will be fine , be energetic for a 6am class he'll like u... not much hw , mostly packets for u to answer and study for.. Take notes everything he writes down, open notes final
He spends more time talking about labs confusing us than anything and then wonders why we don't finish in time and threatens to deduct points for the smallest little things. If you can't take tests, or you have a learning disability, this guy is not for you. He doesn't care about anyone but students who understand the subject.
The class itself is easy because he makes it clear what is going to be on the tests and the assignments. However, he gives out lots of pop quizzes and packets. He's hard to understand due to a thick accent and isn't very pleasant. He yelled at me over the dumbest things in lab, and embarrassed me quite often in front of my classmates. Just average
He is the great teacher I have ever seen in my life. He offers many grades that will make you pass your exam easily. But you need to attend his classes regularly. He is a quiz master also! His teaching is easy to remember . He is very friendly and as others say he is always smiling. If you are afraid of bio, I want to advise you TAKE HIS CLASS NOW!
GREAT PROFESSOR!!!!!!!!!!!
Professor Htet(pronounced tet) is the best bio professor in NOVA. Attendence is mandatory, can't be latter than 10 minutes or he will takes point off. Attend his labs and lecture classes, do the prelabs which are usually a couple of questions. study for the 4 exams and one final exam (open notes) and you should be golden. He will drop one exam.
The professor is really good and is kind. He does not have any accents and tries to make the class fun by cracking up some jokes. There will be 6 exams including the final which is optional. He drops the lowest grade, but I prefer to take the final because it boosted my grade 6%. The tests are actually hard and You need to study for them.
Prof Htet is a great professor. His lectures are very straight forward and he provides lots of information on the subject instead of just reading from the power points. Tests are straight from the PP's and he provides study guides. There are 5 exams including the final and he will drop your lowest grade which really makes a difference. Take him!!!
Very intelligent prof, gives great and interesting lectures. Don't be late (he takes off points) and don't miss class! Gives study guides and extra credit. 6 exams including a cumulative final, but the final is open-note and he drops the lowest exam grade (or you can choose not to take the final). Labs include 10pt easy A lab quizzes. Great class.
Really great prof. Lectures are essential, take lots of notes and pay attention. Don't be late or else he'll take points off. Tests are straight from study packets. He is the only teacher I know to give exam reviews. For lazy students, don't take. If you're willing to work, you'll get an A with little effort. He really doesn't have a heavy accent.
I don't understand why people have been suggest this class. The teacher seems to be always confused. He is hard to understand since he does not explain. His go to answer is to read the textbook. He doesn't have any office hours so don't expect to get help from him. Also, after a full semester, he still didn't know anyones name. I would NOT suggest!
HORRIBLE !!!!!!!!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY !!!! He has no clue what he's doing !!
DO NOT TAKE HIM -Tests are hard (you need to do study packets) you need the textbook 24/7 - Disrespects students in class -Gives quizzes every week -Isn't organized (he loses students quizzes or homework) -Very strict on attendance Only good thing about him is that he drops one exam grade at the end and final exam is optional and open notes.
Tests are straight off of study guides so you have to do those otherwise you will fail. He gives lab quizzes every week based on the lab book so make sure you read and understand that. Drops one exam grade and gives 20 points extra credit and final is opened book. Honestly everything is off from the power point, study guide an lab book. Easy class.
The class is hard, but the professor is fair. Try not to miss any classes.
Attendance is half the grade in lab. Homework/ study guides MUST be done before the tests. His lectures aren't very important, I'd say focus on the HW more. You can drop the lowest test grade. Offers extra credit.
This is not an easy A class, in fact it's not even an easy C. The homework's don't count as study guides because none of the questions on the HW appear on the test. The tests are hard if you don't study for hours. Labs are decent.
He is horrible, do not take his class, he will fail you once he notices you slacking. He tries to dumb you down when you have questions. More than half the things he teach aren't on the tests or quizzes. I do not recommend this class for anyone who isn't proficient in science.
He's great! I had him for BIO101 at 630 am. He cares about his students and teaches in a way that those not STEM inclined understand. It's Biology, though, you have to show up for class and actually understand the concepts or you will fail. No matter the professor. He's easily accessible and I wish I could take him again but he only teaches BIO101
Very knowledgeable, but does have some difficulty conveying material in lecture. His tests are all multiple choice and pretty easy, and he offers a lot of extra credit. Attendance is absolutely mandatory, and missing only a couple classes will greatly impact your grade. Overall, an easy class if you're willing to do the work.
He is a decent professor, is easy to work with if you have a problem. LOTS of extra credit available, he drops the lowest grades test. There are at least 2 quizzes weekly on lab/lecture 10 points each. The test are straight from the homework, but he is very disorganized.
The class was harder than most people rated. There a lot of quizzes during the semester. The material itself is not easy and professor Htet doesn't help at all. You have 4 regular exams and 1 extra which can drop your lowest grade from one of the previous 4. Each exam consist of 50 multiple choice, questions and they are long .. Do not recommend!
He really helps you to pass, but it's not easy. Lot of homework as study guides for each exam but they are heavy. Exams don't cover study guides so you will be frustrated. He offers a lot of extra credits but just to help you pass. Anyway, there're not many good bio professors at Annandale campus so you may take him. Take care!
There are lab and lecture quizzes twice a week, they're easy if you pay attention. He will help you but you have to ask if you're struggling. Attendance is a huge part of your grade, but he provides a couple opportunity for extra credit. He's funny but sometimes goes on tangents where he loses topic. If you put in he work, the class is super easy.
took him for bio101&102. Great prof. if u show him that ur interested and respectful then he will most def curve ur grade. He gives out study guides for exams. THEY R LITERALLY THE QUESTIONS U GET ON THE TEST. do the study guide and u WILL get an A. he has 4 exams and a final. Final is open note. drops lowest test grade. TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!
LOVED HIM! His tests are super easy, & the study guides are super helpful. Make sure you complete them they're worth A LOT of points. He's the nicest, most sweetest man I've ever met. He takes the time to answer any questions you may have. Good lectures, if you listen closely he'll tell you exactly what'll be on the exams. Lab quizzes were easy.
He is a pretty good teacher. attendance is mandatory. if you skip you wont do well. Lab counts for alot of your grade and he went off tangents ALOT. hes a sweet guy who knows his stuff.
Professor Htet has a great sense of humor and is a great teacher. I actually loved his tests- you cant simply memorize vocabulary by rote to get an A. You need to actually understand the material. There is not a lot of homework, but his lecture notes are great and hes happy to answer questions. Attendance mandatory as many points come from lab.
Took him for both BIO 101 & 102. He's so kind and smart. He really knows his stuff and is always willing to take the time to review or go over something you didn't understand or catch while he was lecturing. Lab quizzes and lecture quizzes were easy. 4 exams and a final, one's dropped . Definitely take him! No homework. You don't need the textbook.
Took him 2 semesters ago but still felt like leaving a rating cause he was great. Easy going class, as long as you do your work, he drops lowest test score from what I remember and gives extra credit. If you're someone who can just get their work done, take his class
A great guy really cares about his students. 5 exams (Final already included) drops the lowest exam meaning you don't need to take the final if you are happy with your grade after the 4 th exam. All you need is D'S on all his exams AND do his take-home quizzes in order to get a solid C in the class.
I took his BIO 101 last semester. All of the things you need to do is go to class. study and take exam. need to hard-working. not much homework. take home some quizzes and tests. Effort your study, and you will het your best grade. no need book.
Professor Htet is a solid choice, and I am saying this as someone who is NOT good at science subjects. His tests can be a little difficult, but since lab counts for a lot, you can still do pretty well. His final is also take home. He posts lecture notes and PowerPoints which helps a lot.
Took him for bio 101 in Summer. There were 4 tests and 1 final. He posted lectures note on Canvas which were really helpful for the test. Lab / lecture quizzes are open note. Nice and funny professor. Study guide for the test worth a lot of points toward the grade. Take him!
Tests are extremely hard if you dont study. But overall the work load is bearable. He responds well to emails and communicates thoroughly if you are confused on a topic. The only thing I did not appreciate is that I bought the textbook and didnt even use it. But I suppose its good to have for a reference.
Wow i thought this professor was going to be good but I was wrong! Exams never correlated with study guides, and the quizzes for both lab and lec never did either. Questions are worded confusing probably due to troubled English. Attendance is a dealbreaker! worst of all is how he treat students with disrespect and makes rude comments about them too
Online class was great! During lab he goes over the answers, which makes it an easy A, just pay attention. Must attend lab and lecture for participation points. He goes over slides and types the notes throughout the class. Includes Pre-lab, lab, and a lab quiz after e/a lab. The exams are fairly easy too, and mostly from the study guide.
the most rude professor ever. he has the worst attitude & treats the students disrespectfully. made us feel stupid for not knowing answers, and will literally snap at you for no reason. do not recommend at all
dont take him. hes so boring and he sucks at teaching. he so annoying and takes forever to grade.
He is fair with that what is learned in the lectures and notes is on the exam and quizzes, on the other hand, very strict with due dates. I feel like he could be more understanding of this, especially because we are all in the middle of a pandemic and dealing with different things. He does not like to repeat himself.
Classes felt like a waste of time. He did not have PowerPoint prepared and he would just search youtube for material and read from the textbook. Also, he didn't grade until the end of the semester.
All he does when he teaches is search up youtube videos, show you other classes notes, and makes you feel bad if you do not know the answer. Also, he is not understanding about turning items in after the due date which does not make sense because half the time he did not have things graded and barely answers emails.
He has a rude tone when speaking to students. I did not enjoy taking his class at all. All my other professors are very respectful and not demeaning. Theyre also way more prepared and dont teach a college level class by randomly last minute YouTubing a video that hes never watched before
Do not take him
Professor Htet is a great biology professor. I took his spring BIO 102 class and even though it was early in the morning, his lectures were great and engaging, I definitely learned so much from his lectures and I feel more prepared for the higher BIO courses thanks to him. Take his class if you can! His tests are fair if you study.
I took Prof Htet and then took him again for Bio 102. He is a fair professor and if you do the work you should be fine. His test can be a little tricky but the quiz grades and homework will help even it out.
I wish I could leave Dr Htet a good review but I have never experienced this much unprofessionalism in a college class ever. He insults students, he doesn't answer questions, and he is unorganized and careless. Please do not take him, I am a pre-med student with a high GPA and I am struggling because his lectures and labs are absolutely disastrous.
He easy grader, the test are a bit hard but if you pay attention you will be fine
Although this class was ok, I wouldn't take it if you really want to learn the subject. You will have to teach yourself some things from the study guides. He said we were behind even though he let us out early. To catch up we took two exams online, but I don't think that's the norm. Also, he can be a little rude, so don't take it personally.
Professor Htet is not a bad professor but you don't really learn the subject very well. He does not cover everything on his lectures and you have to teach thing to yourself from the notes and the slides. His study guides are not that helpful. Th exams are extremely hard if you don't study the notes are the key for most of the questions.
Took him for a Saturday class that was probably where he was a bit laid back. ( The reviews ) He was disorganized and took forever to grade the Lab assignments but, I believe it is due to him having to thoroughly look at them. He gave us the option to take our final Lab exam on the computer which truly helped me! 1/10 I would give him a 7.
He is lazy, he does not respect your time. He can be teaching and stop the class to watch his phone. It is easy to pass, but you won't learn much. And it is awful how he does not care about it. If you want to pass an easy class do it, if you need to learn BIO for your degree don't do it.
Absolutely amazing professor! He is hilarious, easy going, but smart and organized! Lectures and LAB were super fun! He is not your regular careless professor, he truly was born to be a teacher. AMAZING PERSON ! Drive to school was always exciting because we knew we will learn a lot while having fun. 5 STARS Professor Htet !!!
He was an amazing professor, he doesn't play around about not putting in effort. All you have to do is show up to class and put your part. After 4 times of dropping biology class cause the professors sucked, he made it easy peasy. He does care for his students but it is also up to us to pass his class.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
98%
Textbook Required
44%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
Stable
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101001
5.0
(1)101102
5.0
(1)002N
5.0
(1)101001N
5.0
(1)008N
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BIOLOGY
5.0
001N
3.7
BI09
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BIO101L
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BIO0101
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