Adorable man, great sense of humor!

No curve...biggest problem. His notes are good and important to doing well though. Read his notes and the sections in the textbook that corresspond to his notes. Know the notes inside and out.

HE EXPECTS A LOT AND THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT... HE IS EXTREMELY FAIR AND A LEANIENT GRADER

Awesome. Just awesome. Simply brilliantly awesome.

Great professor, interesting class; demanding, but very fair

If you get the chance, take his class. Intersting lectures and straightforward (I didn't say easy) exams. Keep up, go to class and know your notes.

He is sexy!

This class was EXTREMELY interesting. He is one of the best professors I've had- learned so much... his sense of humor is hilarious. He is also very fair. The exams are challenging but if you pay attention and do the work, you will do well in the class.

Amazing professor. Great sense of humor and very knowledgable in his field. Answers all questions very well. Tests are from notes. Highly recommended professor.

this is by far one of the most interesting classes ive taken in four years. definitely challenging...go to class and MEMORIZE ur notes

Very challenging class. you have to know virtually every figure in the book and know the notes inside out in order to PASS

Definitely the best biology professor I've had at Binghamton. He knows all the material backwards and forwards. He can teach it all and keep it interesting. He's really funny and you'll never be bored. The tests are extremely fair. Best. Class. Ever.

Passing is overrated; Tammariello is hillarious. I just wish he made fun of Saavas more. And I hope he shows this in class next semester. He's hot too, almost turned me queer.

As long as you make this class the focus of your life, you'll do fine, maybe. Who cares? Its fun.

Great professor. One of the best I had at Binghamton. He makes the subject fun and he knows the material.

Funny and seems like a really decent guy, but omg his exams are extremely craxy. need to know everything inside and out and all the stupid figures he assigns. He does not curve and does not drop a test, think about that before u decide to take it

Take the class if ur interested in a challenge. Knows his stuff and tests exactly from his notes. Not too hard if u remember to only know what he wants you to know...which is still alot i give him that!

Well he knows about this site and may even be showing you this comment. Overall he is very funny and has good notes. The class can be hard but if you study his notes, you will do fine.

The guy is fookin' hilarious! Highly intellient and knows how to make the class interesting. Just pay attention and you'll do fine. By far- the best bio class I have ever taken... very useful

Genetics is so interesting and Steve is hilarious. Since I know Steve reads this site, I just want to thank him for keeping a whole bunch of idiots who shouldn't be allow to dissect a frog out of med school.

Being he reads this-ive never seen you act on you lateness/cell rule,but for an 8:30 class, chill.The traffic and parking sucks,and its early.if more then 5 minutes late im aftraid to show up.And many people forget to turn off their phones until they ring

Tough class if you don't study the right way. If however you study directly from his notes and cobborating material in the book you'll do fine...at least a C+.

exams are crazy hard, powerpoint pointless, lectures as fast as a roadrunner, no curve. BEWARE.

The best bio course I've taken so far. It's hard at first, but once you get the hang of it (and study like crazy) it's smooth sailing. The most fun you'll ever have in an 8:30 class, without a doubt.

Tammariello is the BEST!!! This is my favorite class this semester. The material was difficult but if you are diligent you will do well. He always gives you a clear idea what is on the exam. He is hilarious and makes the class fun! If you like bio, this course is a must!!

Tammariello is the best! His class requires a lot of work but it's not hard if you go to class and know what he tells you to know.Anyone that thinks its really hard just doesn't go to class. He is interesting,funny and SO hot so going isn't that bad even at 8:30 in the morning! Too bad he's married!

Not a bad class. He's amusing. In discussion sections he answered questions effectively and he was easier to follow than at lecture. Power point presentations were okay, there were some type-os and sometimes there were a few slides that were the same concept, but the formating was different.

I don't know how people can do badly in this class. He tests straight from the notes. He gives at least 2 review sessions per exam. The only thing he doesn't do is take the exam for you! It's a fantastic class, with interesting material and professor who is as fair as he is hysterically funny.

Great class, requires lots of time and preparation, start studying at least 4 days before exam. Notes are perfect, better than text and the first course Ive ever taken where professor lets you go early if he finishes the material for the day...does NOT start a new topic that same day = awesome!

Test comes straight from the notes. Memorize, i repeat MEMORIZE the notes and look at the book at figures. Use the book as reference if anything. I studied straight from the notes and had an almost 100 test average. He also gives you opportunities to get some extra points. Class is a walk in the par

OK, now that I failed his class, I have to say I dont know how. Go to class, take good notes, record if you have bad handwriting. Definately should have passed this class, paid attention or something.so he's a good prof.I'm just an idiot, really, second time easy A, just gonna have a tape recorder

Tammariello is a great teacher...in the classroom. His lecture are quite informative, and yes the rumors of him lecturing fast are true. Take good notes to pass his exams. Hard person to talk to during office hours however. I felt like he was rushing to get me out everytime I went.

Tammariello is not a bad proff, but all I can say is that in the end you will feel cheated out of the grade which you trully deserved. TA sucked.

Isn't the easiest, but if you take good notes, memorize the kew terms and hinted diagrams in the text, you'll do well. Waiting last minute to prepare for his exams will kill you. Saavas, despite what others say about him, is VERY helpful if you meet with him for help. Gets a lil nervous @ times, but is great on the one-on-one office sessions.

OK, this is a no joke class. Go to class, dont buy the book, dont bother with intense studying. If you go to class everyday, you should have no problem nailing a 91 ave.like me. All I do is listen at every class and review my notes for an hour the day before an exam. Don't give me this smart kids stuff..im a 5 yr academic probie Tam is just good

Dr. Tammariello comes very well prepared for his lectures. He is a fast lecturer so you might want to get a fancy voice recorder. Exams are all from the notes and overall does a great job for explaining materials. He is funny at times but does not tolerate incompetence. Yeah, he is obssessed about flies. Smokers, you're warned!

Lectures are a must. You have to go if you expect to get anything out of the class. Din't use the book much; if you study the notes intensely, you're in good shape. But try and learn the material rather than memorize it, makes the test a bit more easier.

What a great guy. So funny.

Great professor! Tests are not easy, and he goes fast in lecture, but if you ask him to slow down he will. Lectures are very interesting, and he is a funny guy who goes off on an entertaining tanget once in a while. After having Puechel for the first half of the semester, this guy is great!

Oh my god, he is the most fun teacher in this university. He attracts me to go to his class because he tells us fun stories and when he is teaching, it feels like he is telling us stories. He is the best.

He is a great professor and a great guy. Goes fast, but before the exam he will go over everything that will be on it, and sometimes tell you what WON'T be on it! :) It is worth taking the class and suffering through Pueschel the first half of the semester just to hear Tammariello's lectures and stories. Got me really interested in biology!

Horrible Professor. Concerned about teaching TO the test and spending 5 sec per slide so he can feel good after he's done. Talks/teaches very fast, giving students less time to ponder what is being taught and really gain a passion for molecular bio. He's nice one on one, but too fast. Figures are his thing, but teaching isn't. Nothing special.

Dr. Tammariello is a great guy, and if you go to lecture and listen you will be fine. Actually learn the stuff, don't just memorize. ps, Savvas is not a moron, he's a smart PhD student. you can criticize when you've gotten as far as he has.

He is a great teacher!! If you go to class and take good notes you will do really well. His tests make you think but are very fair. Overall it was a great class!

Tammariello is an absolutely amazing professor. I've never looked more forward to attending class. He is absolutely hilarious, knows his stuff cold and conveys it seamlessly clearly. He connects extremely well with the class too. Tests were so easy, I was offended. Finally, someone who knows how to make a class both entertaining and useful!

Great Class.

Great professor. Knows his stuff like the back of his hand. Keeps the lecture interesting with humor. Tests aren't too difficult if you listen in lecture and do some additional studying outside of class.

Keeps class interesting and makes you think, my kind of professor.. Just take the class seriously, and you will be fine

Very Hillarious!!! he is a great professor. I hated bio until I had S.T as my professor. One thing about the class is that you have to put in more potential in this class in order to get a good grade or else you will be below the 64% average of the exams.

Great class!!!! His tests are hard, but they get curved.....he is also really funny1!!

So obviously it's not necessary to add more reviews at this point, but I'm gonna anyway, just because he's that good. Even if you could care less about biology but you have to take intro, you'll enjoy it. He knows his stuff and he somehow manages to teach well and entertain at the same time. Tests require that you do more than cram.

Hes a really good lecturer and hes probly one of the best professers ive had

Tammariello, (pronounced tammarello) is a really good professor. He gives you the info you need. His lectures are jam packed with information though, and he usually doesn't post the slides, so you can't really miss it. The book is VERY important! STUDY THE FIGURES! Tests are material INTENSIVE, so you really need to know your stuff to do well.

AMAZING, AMAZING AMAZING. If you just goto his class, take notes, & GOTO his office hours he is a HUGE help. He is a no BS professor, he gives you pretty much exactly what you need to know for the exams. I DO not understand how people could do poorly on his tests, I never got below a 95! TAKE ANY CLASS WITH HIM! He's also hilarious which helps =

So this professor is a good one. Perhaps the best. I am one to ever comment on professor's walls but Dr. T earned it. He tells you what you need to know and doesn't waste your time. Additionally his office hours are very helpful and he is one of the funniest professors I've ever had. You get the A if you show him you care. Hes worth taking.

One of the best Bio professors I've had. He's entertaining and actually very approachable. It's nice to have a teacher with a sense of humor for a change. His class is definitely helpful as far as MCAT material goes.

Good professor and a funny guy. He almost never makes mistakes or mixes his words while lecturing, but goes VERY fast. Go to his office hours before the tests, he will pretty much tell you what will be on them.

Really funny and laid back

He is so funny, which makes the class lecture more interesting. He lectures a bit fast sometimes but I do not think that getting a tape recorder is necessary. Going to class helps a lot, considering that he does not put his notes on blackboard. Overall, he is one of the best professors I've taken a class with at Binghamton.

For the sake of your grade, PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS. He's not joking when he says ANYTHING he says in lecture could be on an exam. Fairly difficult material and he didn't like the textbook for spring 2010, but he doesn't plan on using it again. Otherwise, pretty funny guy in lecture.

He is everything a professor should be. He is engaging, friendly, VERY knowledgeable about the topics. Able to answer questions. I learn more from this class in one week than i do from every class ive taken in the crappy math or physics department combined.

AMAZING!!!!! By far my favorite professor at Binghamton!

Had Dr T for Dev. Bio and now for 301. My favorite of all the bio professors. Very easy to get an A if you take good notes, and you actually learn alot. Low stress classes, good grades, and actual knowledge. I'd give him a 9 out of 10 all around

He is a funny guy, and really wants you to do well in the class. I personally don't like and can't grasp cell biology or anything on the molecular level, so the class is hard for me. If I didn't have other classes or work I would go to his office hours for more help. Really wants his students to do well.

A really nice, funny guy. Tried really hard to make a very complex and detailed science easier. Didn't force us to memorize structures or small details. If you have to take 118, take it with this guy. Gives good notes, but you do have to go to class/ read the book to supplement. I'll be taking upper level Bio with him and I look forward to it.

Pretty cool guy, go to lecture, be sure to write down all the Figure/Table numbers when taking down notes.

Don't worry too much about this class - there is a huge curve. If you don't do well on the first tests just study hard for the final and you will get a good grade.

he is awesome. very helpful, intelligent and humorous. His exams aren't always easy and require some critical thinking rather than simply recalling what you memorised from notes. However, they are still very doable. He tries to give more marks as much as he can. Definitely take a class with him

One of my favorite professors at this school. If you're a bio/neuroscience/biochem etc major don't pass up an opportunity to take one of his classes. For someone who doesn't go to class unless I have to, I find myself always attending his lectures even though there's no attendence taken.

Good teacher but gets lazy, his tests are easy but if they are multiple choice can be tricky. Fair grader and his extra credit assignment helps alot so take that seriously! Overall, I'd take him for any class.

Excellent teacher. Highly knowledgeable. Cracks jokes during lecture. Exams are difficult but fair.

He is a great professor! He makes material that can seem really complex easy to understand, even without a text book (he didn't give one this semester). Very helpful outside of class and super funny! I would recommend taking any class he teaches!

good teacher

AWESOME professor. Funny, engaging, intelligent and super helpful. My only issue is that he gets lazy and will do things like announce an exam would be cumulative (syllabus said it wouldn't be) two days before the test or give a crossword puzzle as a test. As long as you take good notes/go to lecture you'll be fine. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

LOVED HIM! difficult class though because no textbook and he talks so fast! Record lectures, because you need to know EVERYTHING!

One of the best, funniest, coolest dudes you will ever meet as a prof at BU. You have to work hard, study his lecture notes because the exams come straight from lecture and he will give you the exact grade that you earned. He does speak fast, so recording his lecture is not a bad idea. Cracks jokes during lectures which keeps the class entertained

He's a pretty cool dude for a Trump fan.

I'm not sure how this man got bad reviews, maybe these other students haven't actually had a class you have to learn in. He is a great professor, he cares when students aren't learning and will accommodate that. He is funny, interesting, and is passionate about his topics. If you go to class and put forth any effort you can get an A. Enjoyable.

Fair and better than most pre-med profs at Bing. Some people think he's a jerk just b/c he's straight up and will call people out, but I'd rather have that then someone who can't teach. The tests are fair but hard so you definitely study and pay attention to detail. One critique is that often he claims he went over material that he never did.

I really liked him, he was chill and funny. Class was pretty easy, there wasn't even a final.

If you'd rather spend some money on a textbook a skip a handful of classes, this isn't your class. Everything he says in lecture is fair game and you WILL miss test questions if you only study the PowerPoints as they're given to you. That being said, the tests really aren't that hard if you take notes and study from them. He's very easy to talk to.

hes not bad, people just complaining. pretty decent lecturer, would def take a class with him again

Funny guy, definitely knows his stuff, loves to plug his horse company, and the class is very test heavy, where everything he says is fair game. That said, he only taught BIO118 for half a semester, so I can't comment on whoever the new teacher is. But Tamariello is definitely a good teacher, and I would take an upper level bio course with him.

He's VERY good at articulating difficult concepts well but, beware, attending lectures is mandatory. He is a great guy overall but I can see how those that take BIO 118 with him may have struggled. He'd be best teaching upper-level coursework, not Molecular Genetics, but instead a Biotechnology course.(Arrogant professors are common, expect them!)

Hes a great professor and the class is among the most interesting Ive taken but its no walk in the park. You MUST attend lecture and listen to what he says because the posted PowerPoints do not offer much information. The exams can be very tricky if you arent detail-oriented. Make sure you study in advance. Cocky, yet inspiring lecturer

Dr. Tammariello is amazing! He clearly knows the subject really well, explains it well, and is a very fair grader. Lots of bonus opportunities and office hours are super helpful. Great experience!

Dr. T is an AMAZING lecturer. attending lectures is a must because his powerpoints do not provide much info. discussion is a good grade booster and exams are fair but you must put in the work. this class was very interesting and would definitely take a class with him again

Dr. Tammariello is by far my favorite professor that I've had at Bing. He is so funny in class and always tries to make everything interesting. His lectures are easy to pay attention to and he is always willing to explain more. Not only is he a great professor but a nice and fun person and mentor. I can't wait to work with him more in the future!

Dr. T is dedicated, fair, and refreshingly funny. He personally gave multiple study sessions before exams. In the online format he prepared video lectures ahead of class and reviewed them in class. We had 4 tests for 80% of our grade and 3 quizzes on research papers + discussion attendance for 20%. Study a reasonable amount and you will do well.

Dr. T's exams are very fair. As long as you go to class and properly study, you'll do fine. He's very funny and genuinely cares about his students. His lectures are easy to follow and actually interesting. He holds many office hours and is always willing to help. Class is only graded on 4 exams and discussion but there are no finals or midterms.

Dr. T is very knowledgable on all of the topics that he covers. He also hosted multiple review sessions before every exam, which was very helpful. As long as you listen to the lecture a few times and take notes, you will do well.

Great guy. The whole class loved him. Not easy but not ridiculously hard tests.

Funny guy, jokes about how hard the tests are but tries his best to make them fair (plus extra credit if the whole class does poorly). Genuinely knowledgeable and cares about the topics. There is no real textbook to study from if thats your thing as its very lecture based. 10/10

Good teacher and avid birder. Taught me a bunch about birds that I am sure I will never forgot. One of those classes where you will actually remember the information in your life even 30 years down the line. Birding is going to be a constant hobby of mine. Thank you!

He's really funny, smart, and overall just an awesome person. The class is easy as long as you can memorize tedious details which isn't that bad. Your grade is based on only 4 tests. He holds multiple review sessions and he will explain things multiple times and won't get mad. Make sure to understand the earlier stuff since it shows up later on :)

Professor Tammariello is a funny guy and nice in lecture but the material on the tests is ridiculous. I have never taken such difficult tests in my life where so many of the questions legitimately do not make sense. So many of them are worried so poorly and focus on the most miniscule details. Would def recommend taking regular genetics vs this.

Easiest A I've ever received in a STEM class at Bing. Some test questions were tricky, but you're allowed to use your notes anyway. Dr. T is hilarious and lecture is interesting. He was really patient with questions, especially with the girl who asked 50 dumb questions each lecture. If this class was hard for you, reconsider your major. 10/10.

Easy class. Very easy to get A- or A. Open book tests and as long as you go to lecture and his test review sessions you're chillin. If this class is hard for you then yea, reconsider your major bc this is one of the easiest STEM classes out there. His questions can be a bit tricky sometimes but you have your notes on you. Discussion is a joke too.

Dr.T is a very interesting professor who has a plethora of experiences in the scientific community. His class is well structured, however, this class is by no means an easy A. Good notes are a necessity (annotating slides worked well for me). Pay attention in lecture, write good notes, and study hard. You will be fine.

he's extremely knowledgeable, gives plenty of opportunity for extra credit. no cumulative final. tests are open book. the course finishes a week before finals week and that last week there is an opportunity for an extra credit presentation. he posted all the lectures too. It's really not a hard class, just take good notes

This class no longer has open note exams! But the class is still great. Dr T is very fair, often adding points to exams. He offers extra credit and will bump students up to the next letter grade when close. He holds a ton of review sessions, and posted all lectures as recordings this sem. No mandatory lecture, but you can get extra credit if you go

People that give Dr.T bad reviews are tweaking out. More than 50 people got an A or A- which represents 30% of the class. The class is very lecture heavy and good notes are a must so make sure you write down everything he says and study it for the exam and you will be more than fine. He gave plenty of extra credit and is a fair and funny professor.

Awesome at teaching the information. Make sure you study the slides that he gives. If you put in the time, watch his lecture videos, go to class, and office hours occasionally then you should be fine :) He gave us extra credit opportunities which is really nice. I've never had a class that gave us extra credit like Prof Tammariello. He cares.

Honestly, he was a really good professor. He made what he wanted known very clear and gave multiple opportunities to gain extra credit. The material was hard but he acknowledged when it was hard by giving the class opportunities to gain back credit. I would take again.

I loved taking genetics with this professor. The semester was pretty difficult but it was honestly one of those classes where if you showed up and put some effort into studying getting an A was manageable. I also found him to be very funny and he always gave good examples that aligned with the content being tested. Loved the prof and the class!!

Genetics was a great class to take with this professor. By paying attention to details in lecture and studying, it is possible to get the grade you want. He gives extra credit quizzes depending on how the class does on exams. The thing is he doesn't use a microphone so sit close to the front. Also the review sessions are not particularly helpful.

Steve loves football.

This class is lecture-heavy, so take detailed notes. While the professor can be blunt at times, putting in the effort pays off. unstuck study and the textbook are great study aids alongside attending class. Overall, a manageable course if you stay engaged.

Pretty straightforward, traditional style of lecturing, he's a funny guy. Lectures can be dense, but he makes them entertaining. Graded on 4 tests and 3-4 discussion article quizzes meant to boost your grade. Some extra credit in the form of quizzes and group "biological art" project at the end of semester. Put in the work and you will do well.

Traditional lecture based course, graded on four tests and discussion quizzes. Really just show up, pay attention, and keep up with studying. You will do perfectly fine. Some people don't like his attitude toward students and I understand that, he does want his students to succeed and is receptive to questions.

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He is an amazing professor who actually goes through the mechanisms and topics. All his tests were fair and only consisted of things lectured on. Maybe if students came to lecture and paid attention they would do better on the exams. My tip to do well GO TO CLASS!