makes class fun and intersting, pulls no punches, tells you what is expected and his coursework is fair

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You better study hard. His tests are hard, but fair. If you get an A in his class, it will be one that you will deserve due to hard work.

Fair teacher, tells you what he expects right up front. Personable and helpful, especially if you're having trouble. Do the labs and study for the tests and you'll be fine. I got an A in this one.

be ready to learn he is a tough cookie but was fair! i really liked him!

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I hate biology, and really had fun takin it with Avart. He is not easy,but explains very well so makes the course a little lighter. His tests are multiple choice, as long as u study..u'll be fine, he goes by his headline. To me, he's a great teacher. That was one class i really learned something and still remember it!

hmmm if i havent taken any bio before u will be studing all the time its alot u need to know but he is great and fair and very nice but u will need to work for an A

You will have to understand the text book/labs fluently to manage an A; the lecture alone will not accomplish this. While it can be a pain, you do, however, end up learning a lot because of this. The tests can be tricky (the majority of questions involve a full understanding of the material and not simply a definition). Good teacher; hard class.

He is good teacher, very organized and know what he is teaching. But, this class is not easy to get A.

He is a good teacher, but so hard to earn an A or even a B. You really learn something in his class but his test is extremely hard and tricky. You have to study many times and very clear for the content. if you is a good student and want to learn sth, he is a good recommender, but if you just want a easy A then dun take him.

He was cool. i had a guess which nobody was a science major or a nursing major. He did not grade too hard. He very helpful answering questions, but he dosen't answering questions when he is on roll. Test is pretty is easy if study and come to class most of the but don't miss any labs there is no make up.

Dr. Avart is professional, intelligent, interested in your success, and dedicated. If you are willing to put the work in, he will meet you more than halfway. Biology is not an easy class for me but I studied every day and went to him for help on more than one occasion. Anyone who is serious about learning should be happy to take his class.

This is a hard class no matter the professor. Make sure you read the book thoroughly, pay attention in lecture, and take good notes. You can get an A by remembering everything from the book. Make sure you pay attention during lab. The exams cover info, not what you did. If u miss an exam u substitute your final grade for it.Ex 3 n LabEx 2 hard

Dr Avart is very professional and make biology interesting. He has an open door policy. I was grateful to start my science courses off with a great start. Kudos to Dr Avart..ps..his test are hard so please study the info he provides

perfect proffesor

He's a very good teacher, while his tests are difficult he makes sure you have a study guide and know what pages in the book to read. He's got a good sense of humor, makes sure you know what you're learning and wants you to be interested in Biology. For my first science class since high school (6 years ago) it was a good experiance.

He is passionate, intimidating, tests are tricky, gives great examples, sounds like he is mad a lot and is a pretty sarcastic wiseguy. But I must say, BEST TEACHER AT CCP. You will learn SO much because it is impossible to sleep in his class and he makes things interesting. He is extremely smart and knowledgeable. You still need to study HARD.

Dr. Avart is concise and clear and actually makes biology fun!!! I may even change my major!!!

Very good teacher. Very funny in a dry sarcastic way. Gives good examples but tests are extremely hard, although he grades with a curve (85 is an A). I would recommend taking him, you were learn a lot and if u pay attention to the little questions he asks before he starts lecture you will find out that some of them are the exam questions.

DR.AVART IS ONE OF THE FINEST BIO TEACHERS IN THE WORLD VERY HARD TEST BUT AND THE END OF THE DAY YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCI TO APPLY IT IN THE REAL WORLD. IF YOU WANT TO TAKE A EASY CLASS JUST TO GET A GOOD GRADE AND LEARN NOTTA,DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!1

I AGREE WITH A LOT OF COMMENTS, DR. AVART IS AN TUFF, BUT EXCELLENT TEACHER AND MAKES BIOLOGY FUN & AND VERY INTERESTING.

Yo, Dr. Avart is a damn good professor. He explains the material very well as long as you are paying attention and READ the chapters prior to class. If you don't you will get lost as you hear the info for the first time. Exams are tough because you need to thoroughly understand the concepts and apply them. Study the chapters/notes in and out.

He is a very good professor and he knows his stuff! You have to read everything he gives u! He will only help u and answer ur questions if u ask! Obviously he isn't a mind reader! Take my advice stop being scared to highlight ur text because u want to sell ur book back is it worth getting a bad grade? Oh yeah his tests are hard and YES study study study! Grow up!!!! Love u avart!!

It was basic biology and he made it interesting for all skill levels in the class (not easy). He's very smart, clear about what he expects and keeps the class involved by asking us questions during class. He made it fun to be in class though don't you DARE let your phone ring or eat in his class. :) I would definitely take another class from him.

He was a great teacher! I was intimidated by Biology, but he was very courteous in helping. His tests can be difficult but as long as you study you will receive a good grade because he grades with a large curve! I still remember much of the material and I can't say that about other classes!

I had Avart last semester. I had considered his class to be one of the hardest As I ever earned but, having becoming familiar with the methods and materials other bio106 professors as a tutor, Avart is clear and his approach is well organized. And don't let his crankiness fool you. Unless you are disrupting the class, he's very amicable.

Great teacher. Very helpful. Straight forward. Exams aren't too bad if you study. Gives huge grading curve. 85% or higher is an A. Drop lowest exam grade.

He's the best professor at CCP. He's very well organized, clear, and straight forward. He's always available if you need help. You can't be late to class though - he locks you out after 10 minutes.

Terrific professor. Really well organized, straight forward, excellent teacher. Provides a big curve for his non-major courses, but is much tougher in his other classes. Liked him so much, I took another class with him.

He's extrmely by the book. He's fair and accurate. If you're more than 15mins late, you're not admitted to class, which helped with late comers disrupting the class. All quizzes and tests are taken from your notes and his worksheets. Excellent teacher!

This is definitely a class where you cannot miss a class. I miss 1 or 2 and was a little lost, mostly because i didn't read ahead. I put in a lot of study time, which is a must for this class. I would take his class again. I felt like i retained the information pretty well.

Dr. Avart is terrific. He's a great lecturer, super organized, and always responsive to questions/helpful. I learned a lot in his class. He's a little tougher than some of the other professors since your entire grade is based on tests and he doesn't curve - so be prepared to study a lot!

Therough teacher. his expectations are high but reasonable. he is very knowledgable in his field and a skillful teacher. good for serious students. He helped prepare me for future courses. I would definately take him again. Great teacher but you will need to study to do well on his tests which are mostly multiple choice but require deep thinking.

I am not a biology girl, at least I thought I wasn't until I took this class. So, he's not easy. However, Its clear he's passionate about the subject. If you want to work hard for your degree and learn all there is to learn then he is the teacher for you! Theres No easy A's here, but a strong sense of accomplishment after completing this course.

Cool teacher. Easy test. Take good notes and pay attention in class you will be fine and make sure you go to lab it counts toward your grade . you will get what you earn

So far at CCP I've had good teachers, however he sticks out in my mind. First day he seemed very strict, but he was just laying down the law. Other classes had students on their phone and talking. Thats not an option in his class room. If you arent in school to pay attention you should definitely not take his class. He commands your respect/time!

You probably won't get an A in this class. Dr. A is a great teacher and you will learn a lot, probably more than in any other science you take. But the exams are challenging, it is not enough just to know the material, you have to be able to apply it. If u want to do well you have to put in A LOT of time. Worth it, will prepare u for other sciences

Excellent professor who doesn't take any crap. Very clear explanations of difficult concepts. Tests aren't hard if you study every day. Gives huge curve where an 85 is an A. Most test questions come from lectures rather than the textbook, so don't cut ANY classes.

The best professor ever! Class is hard! If you want to have an easy A even do not think to take his class. Breaks down the information clearly! Has wonderful style of teaching! Study hard and you will learn a lot from his class. Love you Avart!

Crystal-clear, focused, and engaging lectures. If you have solid, college-level study skills, you will easily get an A. Exams are multiple choice, he drops your lowest grade, considers an 85 an A, and requires no lab reports or homework. The people who consider his 106 class hard lack adequate preparation for college work.

Dr. Avart is spectacular! He is not an easy A by any means, but come to class, do the work, and participate and you will be fine. His class is a strong example of where taking good notes and how you study for an exam pays off. He gives a study sheet for exam prep, but success comes from using his sheet as framework and writing out a study guide.

Avart is AMAZING! If u want to learn take him but beware he is not easy at all! but he breaks things down nd u r guaranteed to leave a smarter than b4 its his exams that really kick ur butt, but study hard nd u'll be fine if u want an easy A look elsewhere but if u want to go on to 109 prepared and even a little advanced Avart is ur best bet!

He is strict, but he is very humor. He speaks very fast, but very clear. He looks like tough, but he cares. Most of the test questions are easy, buy you need to really know the text to get an “A”. English is not my native language and I didn't learn Biology in my high school. I did what he told, tried hard and got an “A”.

I took the six week summer semester class (Mon-Thurs.) w/ labs twice a week - it was fast paced and fun. I enjoyed learning. A text book is needed, but the professor was always well-prepared with study guides, hand-outs, & projector material.

If you study and pay attention to what he teaches in the class, majority of the time it will be on his exams. He does not curve or gives extra credit for this class so there is no making up if you miss an exam or get a low grade. His grading system is kind of rough but overall, he is passionate about what he teaches.

If you show up to class, there's no reason you shouldn't get an A. If he doesn't mention something in the lecture, chances are he won't put it on the tests. Same goes for lab. He goes over the lab questions in lab, and those are the questions that show up on the exam. I didn't even need to use the book, but other's could feel differently.

Dr. Avart is a very tough grader. You are expected to prepare yourself by reading, and answering the prelab questions, but are not graded on this. You only earn grades based on exams. Tests are tough. He's firm and strict, but super fair. If you do the work and prepare yourself, you can do well. I learned a lot, and would take his class again.

Professor Avart is a nice and funny guy as long as you study the text and prepare you will do well. He doesn't give tests, he gives 6 exams as he crams a few chapters on one exam and you have to accumulate at least a 255 out of 300 to get an A. His grading system is different from most professors, but it is still clear. Like he said "you earn it"

Dr. Avart's a great guy, from teaching-to-his personality. He makes science interesting & easy! Plus, he's like a genuis so he explains things in many ways it's better to understand. He's funny, respectable, & just overall inviting. It saddens me that the semesters ending. Also, he makes the effort to remembering your name. That's Dr. Avart.

I thought he was a great professor, and I thought his grading was fair. People had difficulty in his class, and I could never relate.

If your goal is to get an effortless A, Dr. Avart is not for you. But if you want to learn + get 100% prepared for BIO 109, do not hesitate. His lectures are clear, brilliantly narrowed down to what you *need* to understand. He breaks down the material to the essence of what you must grasp. Don't be intimidated by his big personality: he is caring.

I really liked Prof. Avart and his class. He has a lot of energy, and keeps you on your toes with questions. This constant review is very helpful for the tests. A few test questions are a little tricky, but all of the material you need to know is covered in class - no surprises. He has a lot of experience teaching and it shows.

This is the hardest I've worked in a CCP class so far. Which is in my opinion a good sign. A great professor should bring something out in you that you didn't think you had. I would say Dr. Avart did that for me. I am thankful that I had to work to get a good grade. I am thankful that he cared enough about the material to make it challenging.

Dr. Avart is a master of his subject and solid lecturer. He projects his voice and never drones monotonously, so you won't nod off in his class. He's got a caring personality for those who show interest in the course and concern for pulling up their grade. Doesn't assign much homework, but keep up on the reading and powerpoints and you'll do fine.

His tests are very challenging, the key to passing them is to study study study. If you don't like to study a lot you won't pass his class. Other than that, his lab and lecture are very informative and displays a rigor that can be expected from a 4-year university. If you want an easy A, not for you, but if you want to learn you should definitely.

A lot of independent work required. Everything is there for you to succeed but you better be willing to spend a ton of time on this class. If you are, youll be able to do ok. If you pause for even just one second, goodbye!