4.3

Thomas Betsy

Biology - Bergen Community College

4.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
157
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4.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

157

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What Students Say

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM

BIO209 - 5.0 rating

He's always cracking jokes and overall makes learning fun

ANAT109 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

38%

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BIO107

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3.3

Reviews (157)
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BIO109
Sep 5, 2003

No Comments

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BIO107
Oct 23, 2003

Took A&P with Dr. Betsy on a Saturday.6hr.in a row!!! But HE made it fun and interesting.Always very helpful,friendly,great sense of humor.

4.0
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BIO109
Nov 6, 2003

He is a great guy..very funny. Easy to talk to. You can do well in his class, but you really have to study hard for the tests. His reviews for the tests are not that great. You need to study the whole chapter...doesn't narrow it down enough.

5.0
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BIO109
May 15, 2004

He is a very fair and talented professor, I learned a lot with his class. Just study the lecture and read the topic that he discuss and you will be fine. An easy A.

5.0
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AP1
Nov 16, 2004

Very nice guy... he is extremely helpful when you ask him for help... Anatomy is a very difficult subject on its own but he makes it as easy as it can be... ALOT of studying!!! but his questions are very straight forward... no trick questions and they are all multiple choice.

5.0
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API
Nov 30, 2004

A very good professor, a very nice person, if you have the chance take him, you will not regret your choice, test are easy, if you study, he gives hints to test questions (TQ),labs reports are easy,he helps you to understand the subject, I fully recommend professor Betsy, take his course,you'll b ok

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AP
Jan 7, 2005

Prf. Betsy is a very nice helpful person who is always nice to students and willing to help. He just needs to be a little bit more organized with notes on the board, they are everywhere but besides that excellent professor. Also he is kinda of hot

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BIO109
Jan 13, 2005

Cool guy. very helpful and easy to talk to. def. take him.

5.0
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BIO209API
Jan 15, 2005

Prof. Betsy is an intelligent, FUN, super clear and interesting teacher to take ANY science class. His exams are exactly from his notes that you copy from the board. Though he needs to work on his writing, but you'll just laugh. I recommend Prof. Betsy for a funfilled and a total learning experience

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BIO109
Jan 25, 2005

He is very funny and intelligent, but his lectures reminded me more of a stand up comic performance, than of a class. If you want to study anatomy by reading the book yourself at home, and then be tested on 6-7 chapters at once in detail, he is your guy!

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API
Mar 15, 2005

He is a nice guy but a lot of times he would just sit there & talk about his family for ever *rolls eyes* then the test would come& you wouldnt know what to do because it was 7 chapters in detail. his reviews arent that great & he doesnt give u typed notes. but if u like that sort of thing take him

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AP1
Mar 24, 2005

GOOD LUCK! HE IS A NICE GUY BUT CANT TEACH! YOU WILL HAVE TO TEACH YOURSELF A/P. TEST ARE HORRIBLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN 10 CHAPTERS WITH A USELESS REVIEW. BUT YOU MAY ENJOY HIS STORIES ABOUT HIS FAMILY!

5.0
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AP2
Apr 3, 2005

I find him organized interjecting humor and tales of his family (including a chubby faced brother) into lectures. I seek him out each time my nursing professors are unable to explain something. I wish they knew they knew half of what they r teaching, or 20% of what Dr Betsy knows. One of the best!!

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AP
Apr 11, 2005

Dr. Betsy is a very good Professor, very organized and knows the subject well. I like how he interjects humorous antidotes into a difficult subject to make it fun and easy to learn. If you want to learn, he's the best! He's also a snappy dresser.

5.0
2.0
BIO109209
Apr 29, 2005

Dr.Betsy is a great professor he knows the subject very well.His tests are very hard but pay attention on the review, this will help you on the test.His lab quizes are easy.

1.0
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BIO109AP1
Jul 3, 2005

Very hard guy i failed the course almost but was saved buy my lab teachers quizzes . this guy betsy makes it hard b/c he test u on 7-10 chapters with only 50 questions each! beware !!!!

5.0
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BIO109
Jul 4, 2005

I had so much fun in his class. It was so easy to get A. The class average was pretty high. If you pay attention to his lecture and the review, there will be no problem getting good grade. Since it is the hard course, make sure you read the chapter ahead of the class.

5.0
4.0
BIO103
Jul 12, 2005

Dr. Betsy is the best teacher I ever had. His notes are very clear, his test are from the notes he gives in class, so make sure you go to class. He deserve an A+ NICE DR. BETSY. Keep with the good work. BCC needs you.

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BIOLOGY
Jul 13, 2005

Dr. Betsy is a cool guy but it's really hard to understnad him. His hand writing is very bad & the way he teaches is very confusing but I guess you can do OK in the class. Could be taken as a last resource.

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BIO
Grade: B
Jul 27, 2005

He is really hard to understand and he akes everything unclear. He skips around and is hard to follow. You can pass with an A but you have to do extra studying

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BIO109
Aug 31, 2005

Awsome, keep up the good work!!!Whats a class if its boring??

5.0
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API
Nov 22, 2005

Professor Betsy, is the best professor ever at bcc, easy to understand I was lucky of having him for bio,the lab reports, and the classes are easy to do, do not skip classes, always go,he is a very nice person , very lovely person, which is a good combination along with the teaching. Kepp the good work Prof Two thumbs up. Best bio professor ever.

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3.0
APIII
Nov 29, 2005

Great professor. He is very enthusiastic about the course.

3.0
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AP
Feb 27, 2006

Dr. Betsy is so enthusiastic he forgets that his class doesn't know this stuff already. He needs to explain clearer. His hand writing is awful too. He goes off on tangents all the time. He gives easy tests though. If you don't mind teaching yourself you'll be fine. Attendence counts and he just marks the lab reports done or not.

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AP
Mar 18, 2006

he was a joy and a gem. he is extremely knowledeable and his enthusiasm rubs off on the students. I learned so much from him. I wish he taught every class i need.

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BIO109
Mar 21, 2006

good teacher gives great notes, but you need to study alot

5.0
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APIANDII
Mar 25, 2006

Dr. B rocks! He is a sweetheart and cares a lot about his students. Very intelligent and funny, I had to study for tests on my own, but every time I was looking forward to his class - great times! Tests are easy, if you study basic stuff, but pay attention to every detail when he gives review.

5.0
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AP
Apr 6, 2006

****ing awsome proffessor

5.0
3.0
APIANDAPII
May 4, 2006

He's a great professor. You can learn alot from him if you want to

5.0
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109
Jun 10, 2006

He's HOT, nice and a good professor. He's funny, smart and very intersesting.....GO Prof. Betsy

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AP
Jun 14, 2006

great

5.0
1.0
AP
Jul 26, 2006

He's the sexiest science professor I have ever had. Not to mention he actually has a brain. I highly reccommend you take his class, whether you need to or not.

5.0
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BIO109
Nov 9, 2006

Besty Rocks nuff said

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BIO109
Nov 20, 2006

T. Betsy is the best professor I have ever had in my life!! He breaks it down if you dont understand and if you still dont get it he will do it again until you do. Please if you want a good professor and want to pass (you will put in work) take him he is WONDERFUL!! He is also easy on the eyes.

5.0
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BIO109
Mar 30, 2007

Dr. Betsy is the best professor in this school, period. He is funny and helpful. i wouldn't say he's the easiest but he helps anyone out if they need it and easy to understand. He makes a&p a fun class and i thought that was impossible. i got an A but worked hard for it i would never take anyone else for BIO except him.

5.0
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BIO209
Apr 6, 2007

GREAT PROFESSOR! Worth the money! You can only blame yourself if you got a grade less than B, Very helpful to students. Totally an asset to Bergen Community College. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

5.0
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BIO109
Apr 20, 2007

This teacher is so good!! If you want a A take him!! he gives out 3 tests all multiple choice 50 questions!! he's funny and very easy going. HE'S THE BEST TEACHER AT BERGEN!!

5.0
1.0
BIO209
May 3, 2007

He is the best teacher ever and you will learn so much about how the body works. He is so helpful and funny as hell. He also is very sexy.

5.0
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BIO109
May 6, 2007

great

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BIO209
Jun 7, 2007

Ok honestly i do agree with the reviews on his when it comes to BIO 109 he is very good but when it comes to BIO 209 he really doesn't know what he is doing.. thats not his part of the woods so i believe he should only stick to BIO 109 he knows it pretty well can teach it pretty well ..

5.0
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BIO109
Jun 26, 2007

If you dont like a and p take dr betsy, if you do like a and p, take dr betsy. Either way it will work for you, he is so intelligent knows his stuff in and out, however he wants everyone to pass and do well and is very clear about everything he teaches, you can only blame yourself if you dont do well in this class...dr. betsy is EXCELLENT take him!

5.0
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BIO102
Jun 27, 2007

He is really a very good professor. You will enjoy his class. Exams are hard, but you will learn a lot !! He is very helpful.

5.0
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BIO209
Aug 17, 2007

Besty is the MAN!

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BIO109
Jun 24, 2008

One of the better professors the school has to offer. really cares for his students understanding the material. he also makes class entertaining with jokes to keep the class attention. best reviews for a test. listen and study the review and get an A. Betsy is a must have professor for your schedule.

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BIO109
Jun 26, 2008

Dr. Betsy is an AWESOME professor. He is extremely knowledgeable and makes the topic clear and understandable. He keeps the class interesting because he is so comical. I would highly recommend him.

5.0
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BIO109
Jul 19, 2008

excellent teacher and he is very funny. teaches you what you need to know in a way you can understand.

5.0
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BIO109
Aug 5, 2008

Dr. Betsy is the best science teacher I have ever had. Hes the man, and I absolutely loved taking his class. He's not only funny and amiable, but also incredibly interesting, with a great medical background and extensive knowledge in his subject. 3 thumbs up for the one and only Betsy!!

5.0
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BIO109
Aug 7, 2008

just one word great!!! very nice person, extremely helpful and knows his stuff. just study a little bit and you will get a good grade

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BIO109
Oct 24, 2008

I'm back in school after 20 years! Glad it's Dr. Betsy - he's awesome - extremely intelligent and doesn't make me feel old - even though I'm older than he is! LOL

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BIO109
Nov 4, 2008

Great teacher. Fun. Must study but good class. i liked it. kudos to this Prof.

5.0
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ANT109
Nov 12, 2008

he is a great proffesor... easy grader as long as you study "YOU MUST STUDY". Great prof. i really recommend

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BIO109
Dec 4, 2008

He is so EFFING HOT!! Class was tough, you really need to put the effort in, but he explains things very well. He'll keep you awake with his jokes too. Good Professor :)

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ANATO009
Dec 11, 2008

Dr. betsy is the man! He is an amazing professor, really makes you want to come to class and learn!!!!! BEST PROF EVER!

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BIO109
Dec 20, 2008

It was a fun class.He made the 3-hour class go faster by stopping the lecture and joking about something...It helped a lot not to fall asleep.LOL

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ANATO1
Dec 22, 2008

He is fun and very nice but for if you are internasional student I don't recomend him. He goes fast and you don't have any review sheets. You must listen to him to catch all questions for a test. Even when you fall the tests you can rise your grade in lab quizes and lab reports.

5.0
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BIO109
Dec 24, 2008

Besty is great. You have to listen when he gives a "review" which is usually the week of the quiz or exam. He really does care about if his students are learning, but if you don't go to him then he does not know you are struggling. Very understanding and funny. "God Love you thanks for coming!!!" Taking him for 209 as well!

5.0
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BIO104
Apr 9, 2009

He is GREAT!!! he is so helpful, and all his notes help you in the test, if you study you should pass. I recommend everyone to take him for A+P 1, you will not regret it!!!

4.0
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BIO109
May 10, 2009

great professor. Funny, nice and leniant...just do what he says adn study what he tells you and you'll get an A.

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BIO109
May 30, 2009

I took both 109 & 209 and got As. Dr. Betsy is one of the best professors I've ever had in my life. He is smart, funny and very approachable. The exams are not difficult. As long as you study, it's easy to get an A. No need to read the whole text book. Just study the notes and things he mentions during review. They are often the actual questions.

5.0
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BIO109
Jul 29, 2009

Dr. Betsy renewed my love for science all over again. Genuinely cares for the students and is very involved, absolutely loves what he teaches, together it makes for a great course. you learn a LOT and you love doing it. Never got bored either, he adds the perfect amount of interruptions! I'm waiting to take him for 209 as well.

5.0
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BIO109
Aug 10, 2009

AWESOME PROFESSOR! He is the type of prof that really cares about what he is teaching. Nice, funny, entertaining. Tests are a bit hard but study and you'll do awesome!

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ANA1
Aug 14, 2009

Professor Betsy is by far the best professor in the field of anatomy you could possible ask for. Not only is he entertaining, but he's VERY intelligent and KNOWS what he is talking about. Any question imaginable, he will have answered for you! He finds ways to make the class fun, and interesting. I've learned more in this class than any other EVER.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 19, 2009

He is very funny and good teacher!

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BIO209
Apr 1, 2010

He's hilarious and definately knows what he's talking about. I learned so much from this class. 3 exams, 4 lab quizzes, lab reports & research paper. If you pay attention during the lectures and test reviews, you will do well.

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BIO109
Jul 9, 2010

LOVED him! He is the best professor in BCC. He makes everything crystal clear and will dedicate you his time if you're willing to dedicate yours. He explains everything until everyone fully understands the subject and he is extremely funny. If you can take him! You will not regret it!! :)

5.0
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BIO109
Sep 24, 2010

I love Dr. Betsy he is the best professor ive had for Bio take him you won't regret he's funny and a very nice person.

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BIO209
Apr 5, 2011

such a good professor!! makes anatomy fun.

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BIO109
Aug 15, 2011

Take him for A&P 1! He may digress with his stories, but he's a great teacher, who's very interested in his students, well knowledgeable about the subject, and very willing & eager to help and explain the complex topics better for you. You will learn a great deal if you put the effort into studying. Use the textbook along with his notes.

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BIO109
Aug 26, 2011

Dr.Betsy is awesome!!! He loves teaching and cares about his students. One of the Best Professors at Bergen!Makes A&P so much fun with all of his jokes. You actually look forward to going to class and will learn so much. Dr.Betsy Rocks!!!!

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BIO109
Nov 7, 2011

Although a nice guy and yes can be funny at times.He continues with stories that are not useful.He seems unorganized and skips material.When confronted about it he denies it. I think he doesn't write down where he left off for each individual class making him forget which class he discussed what with. Frustrating in a students perspective.

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BIO010
Nov 14, 2011

I LOVE HIM! he cares about his student writes notes but expects you to also read parts of the book. Makes corny jokes but you seem to laugh every time lab test super easy. Take good notes.There are things he says out loud that he doesn't write on the board so pay attention when hes talking and looking at the slides which are JUST pictures Thank god

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ANP2
Nov 20, 2011

he's the best anp teacher!! he's so sweet!! very nice and helpful!! only wish that he shared his power points :/ but other wise he's a really good teacher

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BIO101
Dec 7, 2011

I am in his class now for A&P1. I am definately taking him for part 2. He is a really good teacher but you have to study. When he does the review you should definately write down as much stuff as he says. The first test is the hardest, after that the other tests arent so bad.

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BIO109
Dec 22, 2011

Overall good

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BIO109
Dec 22, 2011

Overall good

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BIO101
Dec 27, 2011

He was a great professor. Make sure you do the labs they are easy points. Always bring textbook to class makes life easier for the class

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BIO109
Mar 25, 2012

He was a substitute for my BIO teacher and he was GREAT!! It may sound weird, but to me, he taught the class better than my regular professor did. Meaning, I understood everything he was teaching it wasn't boring at all. If I can, I'm taking him for the next BIO course that I have to take.

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BIOAP
May 17, 2012

BEST TEACHER EVER!!.. took him for a&P 1&2..not hard at all. the class is very in depth and u do have to study to pass.. but he makes it soo easy.. record reviews for exam.. test are mutiple choice 50 questions and attendance does count.. he makes the class fun and hes very funny..you will never be bored..everyone should take him

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BIO209
May 30, 2012

BEST TEACHER EVER!!.. VERY FUNNY AND MAKES CLASS INTERESTING... DO ALL LABS .. HE DROPS 1 QUIZ ..TESTS ARE MULTIPLE CHOICE 50 QUESTIONS BUT U MUST STUDY.. EVRYTHING HE DOES IN REVIEW IS ON TEST .. RECORD THE REVIEWS!!!!

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BIO101
Jun 5, 2012

Betsy is amazing. I would recommend him for any student that is going to take A&P. He makes the class so interesting and tells jokes and stories half the time!

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BIO109
Jun 6, 2012

He's a great professor! Tests are very easy. He tells you exactly what to study during reviews. He literally read from the test. Excellent overall. He used to be a chiropractor so he know's his stuff! And he's hilarious.

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AP101
Jun 27, 2012

A&P1 I want to commend BCC for keeping Prof. Betsy- an EXCELLENT teacher. I definately learned a lot within a month's course. There was not a day when he was down, but upbeat & interested. He's nice, caring, his family stories are funny (ice cream cone & his dad LOL). You must study, a&p is a serious course but Betsy makes it fun. Buy his books!

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BIO109
Jul 30, 2012

Great professor. Tests were easy (50 multiple choice questions usually covering 5-6 chapters, told you exactly what to study during reviews). He explained the material extremely well, stuck to a schedule, and knew how to run the class. Very fair. Also smart and hilarious. Recommend overall!!

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ANTO009
Nov 13, 2012

this class is a waste i would not recommend taking this class professor betsy is an awesome person but his pace is too fast and doesn't give any review for lecture exams

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BIO109
Nov 14, 2012

He is an awesome teacher! Funny, and very sweet. He also knows his material like the back of his hand. he takes the material very fast and it is hard to keep up. you can definitely not be a slacker and take his class. you must study like there is no tomorrow. he gives a review prior to tests and quizzes but it is hard to judge exactly what its on.

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BIO109
Nov 28, 2012

AMAZING Professor!!! By far the best professor I ever had. He knows the material, extremely organized. He moves quick so you have to keep up with reading and studying. Gives reviews. I highly recommend recording the reviews, it's very helpful!! And to top it off he's a cutie!! Must take Prof Betsy!!

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BIO109
Dec 13, 2012

Betsey has a really cool personality. He gets side tracked easily to tell college/ family stories. All his notes are powerpoint (not on moodle). Tests are multiple choice. You will have some fun here in this class.

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BIO109
Dec 19, 2012

He's really Good. I'm taking him again for 209. Fast paced class, Must pay attention and attend class, but he really makes it fun and interesting. As long as you put in the effort, you'll get an A. He values your effort. Definitely take his class.

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BIO109
Dec 19, 2012

I studied SO HARD for this class but I got a C. he's over rated because he's nice and funny. his class is too hard. He also speaks really fast so you should record the lecture to listen to it and take notes at home. REALLY hard class. I would NEVER take him again even though he is so much fun with his funny stories.

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ANAT109
Dec 20, 2012

Idk whether this guy should be comedian or a teacher. Hes great at both! def take him hes funny as hell. quizzes are really easy but tests can be a little tricky. Not all of his notes are on the test so study that and a little bit of the lab book. No need for a text book and hes very lenient with lab hands and the research paper.

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BIO109
Jan 22, 2013

Funny professor but really inconsiderate towards helping students pass his course. You must study really hard and record him because he speaks really fast. I would not recommend taking this professor. He is definitely overrated on here.

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BIO109
Mar 16, 2013

Very hard class, a lot of detailed information but if this is what your major is going to entail, then its worth it, he's easier than my AP1 teacher.

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BIO209
May 9, 2013

Favorite professor of all! The class in general is very hard, but he makes it enjoyable and interesting. He is very approachable, and helpful. He always makes you laugh. You definitely need to do a LOT of studying in this course but he makes it as easy as possible. His notes are on power point slides so you can take notes easily. Take his class!

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209
May 21, 2013

Betsy is great professor, he is very clear about what he expect. Anatomy is hard class so you have to do your work ! I would strongly recommend Dr. Betsy...very organized, positive human being...you will learn a lot and if you did not, you will love anatomy. I am ESL student and I finished this course with A meaning work hard and you will be ok!

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BIO109
Jun 27, 2013

GREAT professor,knows his stuff and is very funny.. thoroughly enjoyed attending his class,its anatomy so you will have to study, BUY HIS BOOK AND RECORD REVIEWS!! helped me so much!!

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BIO109
Jun 28, 2013

one of the best professor in bergen take him. changed my major because of him. really considerate guy.

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BIO109
Aug 7, 2013

I worked HARD for my A. He teaches extremely well and is very knowledgeable, but unless you study and do the work, you will NOT pass. His tests are only "tricky" if you are just using buzz words and not really learning. Many people got C or Fs. Record the reviews!! Take thorough notes. If you're doing what you need to, you will think he's hilarious

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BIO209
Aug 28, 2013

Great Prof&Class! Good use of lab and gives Reviews for lab quizzes & exams which is a PLUS. Record the reviews & you should be ok.

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BIO109
Sep 2, 2013

Great teacher. Very funny and gives lots of notes. Oh and he's hot..for an older dude.

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BIO109
Nov 25, 2013

Betsy is a funny and skillful professor. There will be a lot of notes to take in class. So do not miss any class! Most of the questions in tests are from notes and text. Anatomy and Physiology is not an easy subject. But with this professor, an A is definitely possible. Good luck!

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BIO109
Dec 10, 2013

Dr. Betsy is not overrated. It is a college level biology course, you need to study and read the textbook and show up to every single lab. Professor Betsy is a very nice guy, super helpful you can go to him with any questions. explains difficult concepts with clarity. I absolutely recommend.

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BIO109
Dec 28, 2013

Dr. Betsy made studying A & P fun and insightful. Be prepared to read and study hard. Do all your assigned work and study the material and you'll pass with flying colors.

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BIO209
May 22, 2014

BEST professor ever!!!!! He is very funny and interesting!!!!! His tests are usually from the notes and quizes are from the lab book. He is VERY helpful!!! I love him. Wish he could teach other classes.

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BIO109
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2014

Professor Betsy is great! His enthusiasm and passion for the material makes you want to get a good grade in his class. He is very informative, helpful, and always willing to re-explain material if you don't understand it. I highly recommend him if you are taking anatomy and physiology 1 and 2.

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BIO109
Sep 18, 2014

He is literally amazing. I'm so happy he's my professor I got lucky

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BIO109
Sep 24, 2014

Very nice and knows his stuff. One downside is that he talks way too much and way too fast. Make sure you pay close attention.

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BIO109
Nov 18, 2014

Don't get me wrong he's a GREAT guy but he's a very fast teacher. I mean theres a lot to learn I get it but everything gets bunched then it gets confusing. Very complex course and its something that has to be broken down slowly. He's a great entertainer though. Then you have peers that interrupt him and get off topic in my class atleast :

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AP2
Apr 23, 2015

You need the lab book. type powerpoints. Study long for tests and study for lab diagrams and you will be fine. Lab reports are easy. Wish the research paper counted more than the tests. A&P 2 is a bit harder so make sure to study. Studying is necessary to pass. If you are a bad test taker just try your best to pass.

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2015

Professor Betsy is absolutely the best! He knows his information and honestly one of the best professors I ever had. There are lab quizzes (easy), a 2-page paper (easy), and three exams. I purchased his own book (not expensive) that he wrote, which was very helpful! I barely used the assigned textbook that much.

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2015

I was nervous to take A&P I for the first time, but he turned out to be one of the best professors I have ever had. He is hilarious and keeps the class entertaining. All the work is really easy and the exams were fair. I didn't buy any of the books and still ended up with an A. Definitely recommend him!

1.0
3.0
BIO100
Jul 28, 2015

Talks too fast, curses way too much, talks about personal life too much, doesn't explain lessons, goes through chapters way too fast. WOULD NOT RECCOMEND HIM!

4.0
2.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2015

He gives you every answer to every quiz or test within his reviews or lectures. Pay attention and take notes you'll pass with an A

4.0
3.0
BIO209
Apr 22, 2016

Dr. Thomas Betsy is a great professor. He gives 3 tests, and a few quizzes. Labs are pretty easy. He only asks for a lab report every once in a while (usually after the first lab). He grades lab work very fairly. He is very funny and loves to tell stories. Can be challenging if you don't study. Definitely recommend taking his class.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2016
Would take again

I loved this man. He made summer A&P I super bearable. His tests are straight from the lecture notes and tells you exactly what to study. He makes hard material easy to understand. He goes off on tangents and tells funny stories for a majority of the class, but that made it fun. I wish i could take him for A&PII

1.0
4.0
BIO209
Grade: D
Jul 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is probably one of the worst professors i have had. He does not care about his students or whether or not you pass his class. He makes rude and racists comments, and is always talking bad about the other professors. Does not stay on topic during lecture. He gives 3 tests for lecture and that is all you are graded on. I learned nothing in his lec

4.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2016
Would take again

I took A&P in the summer and it was overall a good class. IF YOU DONT PAY ATTENTION AND DONT STUDY YOU WILL NOT PASS! Plain and simple. He does not use the text book only lab book. I bought the book he wrote which helped. But his exams are straight from his power points. He is funny but sometimes loses focus and goes on rants about random things.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
BIO109
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

He almost always dismisses early especially from lab. Lab is supposed to be two and a half hours ussually only makes you stay for one hour. The class covers a lot of meterial so you will need to work hard and study in advance.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Professor Betsy was hands down, the best Anatomy professor. He made me look forward to going to his lectures every morning because they were interesting and involved. His tests reviews are exactly what will be on the test itself, and there was no surprises. On the other hand, for students who rarely show up to class, you will not pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ANP2
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Extraordinary

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BIO109
Grade: B+
May 1, 2017
Would take again

The course itself is hard and has a lot of information but he always reviews for his exams and quizzes. Study and you'll definitely pass his class. You don't need the textbook but you will need the lab book. He's a great professor, he always looks to help you out just don't abuse his kindness.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Betsy is an amazing teacher for Anatomy. I took him over the summer and he ended up making the class super easy and helpful. He gives you exactly what will be on the exams and quizzes. As long as you study the notes, this class is a breeze. He also tells a lot of funny stories and shows interest in the material. Take him!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2018
Would take again

He is a great professor I am already registered to take him again for A&P 2. He spoon feeds you all the information you need to pass his class. When he reviews the exams he is reading right from the test itself all you need to do is pay attention and the quizzes he normally gives for homework. You need to pay attention and take notes though.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
3.0
BIO209
Grade: B+
May 4, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Betsy is by far the best professor I've ever had in my 4 semesters. I took him for A&P 1 and 2. He is extremely smart and funny. He gives exactly what you need to learn and there are never any surprises on tests or quizzes. If you don't study or pay attention, you will not pass. If you do its an easy A, B. Typical. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
ANP2
Grade: A
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Lectures are power points. Goes over the necessary info. Makes up great ways to have you remember. If you can follow directions and study you will def pass. Class is never boring. Labs are good. Great sense of humor. Respectable. He definitely likes what he teaches. Knowledgeable and very military friendly. Very enjoyable class. Study his reviews!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
ANAT109
Grade: A-
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

Took the class during summer II. Overall the class wasn't hard, I would normally study the night of till exam time. He goes mostly over everything that will be in the exam/quiz, make sure to record this when he reviews. Some of the questions during exam were tricky/worded to confuse. Most importantly make a study group, at least to share reviews.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ANAT109
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

Obsessed with Dr. Betsy. He's always cracking jokes and overall makes learning fun. I was always able to remember notes from class just from analogies he made, which was super helpful for exams. Does require putting in effort but so worth taking a class with him, one of the best professors I ever had.

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO109
Grade: B+
Aug 10, 2018
Would take again

Took this class in summer II, and I learned more in this class than I have ever learned before! Betsy is so smart, knowledgeable and really enjoys what he teaches, always has a smile on his face. This is NOT an easy class! You will have to work and study for your grade. Lecture exams have some tricky questions, you must Study!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO209
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

I LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!! I TOOK BIO209 HE IS AMAZING! CARING, AND PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING, VERY HELPFUL. AFTER TAKING THIS CLASS YOU WILL NOT ONLY INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN BIO! BUT FUN FACTS ABOUT ANYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE. ALSO PAY ATTENTION TO HIS REVIEW, ITS EXACTLY WHATS ON THE EXAM. WOULD RECOMMEND AND TAKE AGAIN.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO209
Grade: A
May 21, 2019
Would take again

I love this guy. Not an easy A, you need to put in some time. Great lectures and gives good feedback. Goes over what will be on exams. Great professor! 3 lecture exams and 5 lab quizzes.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2019
Would take again

He is amazing and caring professor. Attend his classes, prepare for tests and you will be good. He is very helpful!! Always gives a full review before the test. His lectures are busy and relaxing at the same time as he is very funny! Highly recommend!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO209
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

AP1+2 with Dr. Betsy. He is by far the best teacher I ever had. He blows all the professors at PSU out of the water. Hes smart, funny, very kind. He is passionate about the subject matter which is so contagious! Not an easy A have to study for it!! BCC is SO LUCKY to have a professor like him, any college would swipe him up in a second!!

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
2.0
2.0
BIO109
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This prof. has a ton of positive reviews on here, but I honestly I was not impressed. I found his teaching style to be chaotic and he would often tell random stories during the lecture and then just rush through the slides. He was also 15 min late to every lecture and lab and I just got sick of his lateness and lame jokes by the end of the semester

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO209
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

Betsy is a great professor. Sometimes during lectures he gets off topic, but that makes it a little more interesting. He tells you exactly what to study for. Listen to him, study, and you'll pass. He's a funny guy and very understanding.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO109
Nov 8, 2020
Would take again

Omg Dr. Betsy is the best!!! He is so passionate about anatomy and loves teaching. Even though lecture is online, he makes it manageable and not as stressful as it needs to be. In-person lab isn't bad either. Definitely taking him again for Anatomy II.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
AP2
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

This is definitely a class you want to be apart of. I took professor Betsy for 2 semesters and it was amazing. He is very well educated in the subject matter and gives all the right criteria for the exams and quizzes. Labs are quick and simple. Pay attention + Study a lot easiest A you can get

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ANAT109
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2021
Would take again

He is just AMAZINGGGGGGGG! The best professor I have ever had.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
ANAT109
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2021
Would take again

the best professor ever

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
1.0
4.0
ANAT109
Nov 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is too fast!!!! If you are an international student and ur English is not perfect please don't take his class. You have to do extra study for it because he keeps talking and talking and his slides have pictures only! so be prepared to write a lot when he is talking and nope I won't take this class again with him!!!!

1.0
3.0
BIO209
Feb 22, 2022
Wouldn't take again

The teacher always determines how the class is going to be run. They make or break the class. In this case, the professor made it harder than normal to learn. He taught but I couldn't really understand him. He talked very fast and went off-topic to talk about football. I did learn but mostly it was self-taught which makes a class like A&P harder.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
ANAT109
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2022
Would take again

He is awesome? If you study you get an A. He gives you a study guide and all the test is there. He is extremely understandable and helps you with whatever you need. He is very patient and makes A&P class so easy. Break out everything for you, and makes you study only whatever you need to know. Makes jokes and gives you tips how to study.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Best professor I had

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO209
Grade: B
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Betsy no doubt is the best A&P II prof out there. It got to the point where I was excited to hear about him talk about his family and his vast knowledge on presidents. On top of everything he taught us anatomy II related, it felt like I had a friend by the end of the semester. Anatomy II is hard enough, take this man and you won't be sorry.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
109
Grade: A+
May 20, 2022
Would take again

3 lecture exams, 2 lab exams, super light lab work, a few lab homework, that's it. It's true that he literally spoon-feeds you the knowledge that you need to know on tests, cuz he just wants to make sure you know the most important parts. Show up, hand in the lab homework in time, type what he said during the review, study, and you WILL get an A.

5.0
4.0
ANAT109
Grade: B
Jun 25, 2022
Would take again

get ready to video record this professor, he go over the material in class over and over again ,labs and exams aren't hard if you studied the material provided by Dr. Betsy. If you don't understand ask again , he is there for you and def. is going to help you. He makes the class fun and i would def .take A&P2 with him.

Participation matters
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ANAT109
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! He gives a lot of homework and tests are somewhat difficult (its just a lot of memorization). Always jokes in class and tells a lot of stories that relate to the lectures. Easy going guy. Doesn't do study guides only reviews. RECORD THE REVIEWS. You'll pass if you record him he tells you everything on review days.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2023
Would take again

I took the class over the summer, so we had a lot of content to cover in 5-6 weeks. Professor Betsy's pacing was fantastic, his lectures are awesome and straightforward, and he gives exam reviews! Record his exam reviews because they're accurate to what the exam is going to test you on.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
ANAT109
Grade: F
Aug 14, 2023
Would take again

I wish I tried harder in his class. Make sure you have a lab group that's on point or you'll be doomed.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Betsy is a profound professor. He genuinely cares about his students. He does not teach by reading off verbatim from a PowerPoint; he knows what he is talking about and never has to look at notes or the textbook. He even wrote his own book! I feel privileged to have taken Dr. Betsy and have learned so much.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ANAT109
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2024
Would take again

AMAZING! Truly is just such a great professor and he wants you to succeed. I took him during the summer. He gives you reviews before lecture & lab exams HE LETS YOU RECORD! DEFINITELY take advantage of that, everything you need is on the review. Super funny makes jokes. TAKE HIM you wont regret it . I will definitely be taking him for BIO209!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
5.0
BIO109
Oct 29, 2024

I'm in AP1 with him now. Lectures move too fast to fully learn, so self-teaching is essential, with a new chapter each week. Tests are challenging: lectures have 50 multiple-choice, labs 25 with open-ended. Grades aren't on Canvas, so you'll know them at the end. Avoid taking other hard classes with AP1-2—they're time-consuming and stressful!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
209
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor! will forever recommend him for Anatomy&Physiology 1&2, he is really funny and make the class fun and boring and he also cares about your grade and does as much as he can to help you by his reviews and lecture. It is a hard class so it requires a lot of studying no matter who the professor is.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
209
Grade: A+
May 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Betsy truly AMAZING! I took him for A&P I and II. TAKE HIM! you wont regret it. He gives you reviews before lecture & lab exams HE LETS YOU RECORD! He does not teach by reading off a book he goes off his PowerPoints that he gives you; he knows what he is talking about and never has to look at notes or the textbook. Super funny makes jokes.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO109209
Grade: A
May 27, 2025
Would take again

Doc is an amazing professor. He is very down to earth and is very knowledgable. He wants to see you succeed and trys to make studying as easy as possible. He prepares you for tests and everything he revierws is on the test. You do have to apply yourself because it is a lot of memorization. GET HIS BOOK it will help. He is one of the Best at BCC

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
ANAT109
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2025
Would take again

Most knowledgable man I've ever met; doesn't read off slides but instead describes everything in-depth. Relates it to real life, connecting concepts to real diseases. Review material IS basically a replica of the real test. However, goes on tangents that are often longer than the lecture itself; idk if its just during summer session & he's got ADHD

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2025
Would take again

Doc is an absolutely amazing professor! He's the first professor I had at Bergen and he really made my experience enjoyable! He's so down to earth, loved chatting with him after class. His class is an easy A as long as you put in the effort. He truly wants you to do well. The class requires hard work and ALOT of memorization. So be ready to study.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
109
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2025
Would take again

Prof Betsy happens to be one of my favorite professors I've taken at BCC. He gives a lot of homework and his slides are not so detailed so you'll need to write your notes well. HOWEVER, my favorite part was the exam reviews were copy paste. Whatever he mentioned in the review that's all that was on the exam and very easy to get a good grade. 10/10

5.0
2.0
APIANDAPII
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2025
Would take again

He is an amazing teacher and really cares about students, reviews are very helpful for the exams and he is hilarious

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
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