4.7

Todd Hymel

Biology - Delgado Community College (ALL)

4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Hes extremely helpful

BIO141 - 5.0 rating

Greatest teacher I've ever had at DCC hands down

BIO141 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A+ (13)
B (6)
Grade Distribution
A(28)B(7)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 45 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 13
B: 6
C: 4
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Amazing lectures (11)
Respected (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
Gives good feedback (7)
Amazing lectures (7)
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Reviews (89)
5.0
2.0
ANATOMY2LAB
May 11, 2006

I think everyone enjoyed this class. Teacher was postive, motivating, and helpful. He responded to emails in a timely fashion. I would recommend you take his class. He wants his student to be successful. Delgado should consider him full time- he is one of the best that they have had in the "biology dept" in some time.

5.0
1.0
BIO141
May 8, 2007

A very good teacher. Teaches with extreme clarity. I wish all Delgado's Bio teachers could be like him. Very helpful wants his students to pass. He will recommend u to do grade summit. DO THE GRADE SUMMIT! His tests are strictly from grade summit.

5.0
2.0
BIO141
Sep 24, 2007

No Comments

3.0
2.0
BIOL254
Oct 23, 2007

Well, it's a lab so the instructor is just there to oversee. I can't say he taught me anything. You just have to recognize the models and slides. This is not a negative rating on the instructor.

5.0
4.0
BIOL141
Jan 26, 2008

Mr. Hymel is an excellent teacher! He is extremely dynamic and keeps your interest up. He is clearly passionate about the subject and it's hard not to swept up in his enthusiasm. I would definitely encourage people to take his class.

5.0
1.0
BIO142
Apr 24, 2008

Really easy. Wrote out everything on the board and his tests were a breeze.

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Jul 15, 2008

Easy easy, all test come from grade summit practice test!!

5.0
3.0
BIO141
Jul 5, 2008

He is very excited about the subject he teaches. It certainly increased my enthusiasm and interest in Biology.

5.0
1.0
BIO143
Nov 14, 2008

He is a good teacher and very nice!! Wants you to succeed and provides everything. His tests are pretty easy, just study your notes! He loves what he is teaching and gets very enthusiatic, which can be annoying at 8am in the morning...

5.0
2.0
BIO141
Dec 2, 2008

He is very smart in this subject. he is willing to help you at all cost

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Jan 13, 2009

He was really easy. Just study for the tests and you'll do fine. also pay attention to the worksheets he gives out before the tests. most of the questions from it are on the test.

5.0
4.0
SCIE202
Jun 29, 2009

His enthusiasm for the subject is contagious. His Louisiana Wetland Ecology class was the most enjoyable - and also the most challenging - of any I took at Delgado. He takes you on the most field trips too!

5.0
3.0
BIOL143
Jul 8, 2009

Awesome Teacher

5.0
3.0
BIO141
Jul 22, 2009

Awsome and enthusiatic

5.0
2.0
BIO171
Jul 20, 2009

Great teacher!

5.0
1.0
BIOL141
Jul 30, 2009

Mr. Hymel is the best teacher for this course.Gives really good notes....study the notes and you will past the test..he also gives a bunch of bonus's...real cool guy

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Nov 3, 2009

HE IS THE BEST BIOLOGY TEACHER EVER! I GOT 100 ON ALL OF MY TESTS. HE EVEN GIVE BONUS POINTS AND TELLS YOU WHAT THE ANSWERS ARE. YOU GOT TO BE PRETTY DUMB TO FAIL HIS CLASS. I WISH HE CAN TEACH EVERYTHING THATS HOW GOOD THIS MAN IS. IF YOU WANT TO PASS BUT ALSO LEARN, GET MR HYMEL!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Nov 20, 2009

he is great! actually felt cared for n listened to. he explains it so anyone can understand n will modify his explination if you dont he teaches to his students not at them. he is great n i hope he goes far

5.0
2.0
BIOL101
Nov 30, 2009

great teacher!! easy to understand he gives you reviews before the test and bonus that he gives you the answer to! It was a fun class, make sure you show up everyday and study for the test and you'll make an A

5.0
4.0
BIOL141
May 12, 2010

My Hymel is a great professor and he is very enthusiastic. I struggled through his entire course but he took alot of one on one time with me and I was able to pass his course. He is an incredible teacher and also funny as well. Overall I would give him a 9/10 rating.

5.0
4.0
BIOL141
Sep 16, 2010

Mr. Hymel is a great teacher. Very interesting and amusing guy. We've only had one test- but unlike other reviewers, I found it to be challenging! Still, he's a great teacher and I would recommend him.

5.0
2.0
BIO141
Nov 11, 2010

Love the way he teaches, he doesnt read straight from a power point you actually learn something!

5.0
3.0
BIOL141
Nov 30, 2010

Mr. Hymel is the best biology teacher at Delgado. His explanation of what he teaches is exceptional.

5.0
2.0
BIO000
May 17, 2011

he is a great teacher! he makes it fun and i hate biology! i hardly studied and still passed because he makes it memorable.

5.0
1.0
BIOL142
May 3, 2011

Awesome!

5.0
1.0
BIO143
Dec 2, 2012

Great teacher, he is very nice and makes the class fun, jokes and plays around with his students and gives a quiz every class for extra bonus points. There are no surprises on his practcals, it's exactly what he gave you to study.

5.0
1.0
BIO142
Jul 31, 2012

Great teacher loves him!!! mak material interesting & he's funny!

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Jul 30, 2013

Mr. Hymel is awesome!! He is truly passionate about the subject matter & it really helps the learning process. His personality- especially his sense of humor keeps things interesting. Plus he really wants you to pass and makes things easy, no nonsense. Mr. Hymel was even cool enough to chat for hours after class about nerdy science stuff, love him!

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Apr 6, 2013

Take him! He's very helpful and makes class fun! I passed with an A!

5.0
1.0
101
Nov 19, 2013

great teacher! funny and extremely helpful

5.0
2.0
BIO141
Oct 26, 2013

I love Hymel! one of the best teachers i've ever had. always gives bonuses for tests. lectures are funny

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Aug 7, 2013

Mr. Hymel is one of my most favorite teachers of all time. He really cares about the subject matter and his lectures are awesome. All test material is from the lectures. His lectures are so entertaining they'll stick in your head and help you on test day! He writes on the board!! So you have time to write! I hate powerpoint lectures. awesome!!!!

5.0
3.0
141
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2013

Amazing teacher. Absolutely love him! He's great. Love his jokes and humor. Definetly recommend taking him.

5.0
3.0
BIO141
Dec 13, 2013

Greatest teacher I've ever had at DCC hands down! He's very helpful and funny. He is also very passionate about what he does so his lectures are easy to listen too.

5.0
2.0
141
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2014

BEST teacher ever! very enjoyable class =]

5.0
2.0
BIO143
May 6, 2014

Loveeee Mr.Hymel! Would recommend him to anybody! so easy to pass the class! knows his stuff.

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Grade: A-
Jun 12, 2014

This might be the best biology professor around. He has so much enthusiasm and keeps you interested! He's also very helpful and wants everyone to understand the lessons 100%. He clearly knows his stuff and he makes it so memorable and interesting! I've learned so much in his bio lecture and lab and it's only been a week!! He's an awesome instructor! Take his class!!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
Aug 18, 2014

Great Teacher!..Always Excited .lol...gives in class study guide and bonuses!...Would definitely take again!

5.0
1.0
BIOL143
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2014

Took Mr Hymel for the summer. Take Him He cares about the students getting an understanding of the information . willing to take extra time to explain concepts that you may have a problem with. He really knows his stuff and loves t"teaching " the subject. go to class ask questions participate and study exactly what he tells you to .you will pass

5.0
2.0
BIOL143
Grade: A+
May 8, 2015

Hymel is by far the best professor of my college career so far. I have no interest in biology and he is such a good teacher he makes you love the subject. If you're doing bad in the class he is extremely helpful as long as you come to class. He gives bonus points on the tests as well as a practice test (and most of the Q's come from the test)

5.0
3.0
BIO141
Grade: A+
May 28, 2015

If you can take Hymel, TAKE HYMEL! He knows his stuff and has a passion for what he does. Awesome teacher. If you take great notes andor record his lectures you won't even need the textbook.

5.0
1.0
BIO143
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2015

He's amazing! Never understood bio in high school and when I had him, I understood everything. I'd take all of his classes if I had to

5.0
2.0
BIO141
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2015

I took Mr. Hymel's Biology 1 & 2 Lecture & Lab @ Delgado's Westbank campus. He is by far the BEST (my opinion) Bio instructor there, and Not because he gives study guides or allows you to improve your grade by doing extra credit assignments. He actually cares for his students in learning the material and getting a Great grade. TAKE HYMEL!!!

5.0
1.0
BIO141
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

i love mr. Hymel took him for bio 141& 143, AMAZING! if you go to class and pay attention you will pass, you don't even have to crack open a textbook. He cares about his students and what he teaches.I would take him again in a heartbeat if i could.

3.0
3.0
BIOL141
Grade: C
Dec 27, 2015

Tough class but mr. hymel knows his stuff. He is a good teacher but he is never in his office during office hours.

4.0
4.0
BIO141
Apr 11, 2016

Hymel is a great instructor. He knows what he's talking about. If you need help or don't understand something he's happy to help. He is tough, you should not skip class, and you have to work hard. Definitely not an easy A but worth it in the end. must be motivated to ace this class.

4.0
4.0
BIO141
Grade: B
May 12, 2016

Awesome teacher, gives great lectures, passionate about teaching. Not an easy A but definitely manageable if you put in work. Do not skip class- his lectures contain so much information you will easily fall behind. Pay attention and take good notes- tests come from notes. Textbook is complicated, focus on notes, but use text to refer too

4.0
3.0
BIO141
Apr 22, 2016

An overall great teacher!

5.0
3.0
BIO143
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2016
Would take again

Awesome teacher , cares about subject and wants you to pass and understand clearly.

5.0
2.0
BIO141
Grade: A
May 20, 2016

take his class. I love him, he really devoted, nice and helpful. He gives you bonus in the test. especially, it is easy to understand his lectures.

4.0
3.0
BIOL141
Grade: B
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is a great teacher and such an inspiring person to hear talk about the lessons. He teaches slow enough and clear enough to have nice notes for me. He gives tests you definitely need to study for. He gives you the chance to actually learn Biology, not just pass the class. Great and handsome teacher. Taking him next semester as well!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
BIO142
Grade: A+
May 4, 2017
Would take again

There is lots of material to cover in these 'riveting lectures' as he likes to call them but it is great information and those notes cover material on the tests. Be in class. He offers lots of bonus on tests so pay attention to the documentaries.

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOL141
Grade: A+
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is a great professor. His lectures are so in depth that you really understand what is being taught. That being said, if you were to skip a class you would fall behind. Just study from your notes. Extra credit: bonus each test(from documentaries) & connect work

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO142
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Really great professor! One of few who pushes you to pass! He goes into detail about the material! Has movies you watch during class to tie the lecture together. Would definitely recommend!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIOL141
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Tests? Not many
5.0
4.0
BIO141
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2018
Would take again

Hes AMAZING! If I could have him teach all of my biology classes I would! Hes extremely helpful. Gives bonus point on his exams, literally gives you the questions on his exams, pay attention and you will pass! He helps you remember the material by relating things to real life and he makes lectures interesting! You wont be disappointed.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO141
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2018
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is a great Biology teacher. Please complete the homework, tests, and quizzes online to help with your grade,and DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO FINISH THE WORK. My biggest tip for everyone is , WHATEVER HE WRITES ON THE BOARD, YOU WRITE ALSO!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BIO141
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher ive had in Biology 1 and 2

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
BIO142
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2018
Would take again

Mr Hamel is an awesome Professor I recommend to go to class because he does give lots of notes. I record his lectures and had an A+ in 141 and 142. The only bad thing I can say is it's hard to catch him during office hours. Besides that best professor at Delgado. Take him

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
BIO143
Jul 10, 2018
Would take again

I took Mr. Hymel this summer and hes great so far. Very good biology teacher and easy to understand. Definitely take his class. Just pay attention and do some studying and youll pass with a easy A.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIOL141
Jul 20, 2018
Would take again

Professor Hymel is amazing! I took him for the summer session, which I was nervous about because I hate Biology! Coming from LSU, having a really great teacher is seldom. I can day that I actually maintained info from this Bio class! Are you with me? Say yes. Ill always remember his good humor too!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIOL141
Aug 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Hymel made Biology fun and interesting. I took him for lecture and Bio 143 and made an A. You do have to study but he gives you all the tools you need. Hes just the BEST!!!!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
BIOL141
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

Fun teacher, enjoyed going to class

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BIOL143
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

He is a great teacher who keeps you involved in class. He makes the material easy to remember. I usually go to Shi- I mean City Park for class but I was happy to take the extra drive for his class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO141
Dec 2, 2018
Would take again

Mr. Hymel was a great teacher! He teaches in a way that is easy to understand while still learning all the information. 10/10 would recommend his class. Good humor. He is also a teacher who understands personal circumstances. Overall, a great teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIO143
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Take notes and study and youll pass!!! EASY!

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BIO142
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2019
Would take again

Interesting, engaging lectures

5.0
4.0
BIO143
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2019
Would take again

Great professor!

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIOL141
Grade: A+
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is AMAZING. One of the best professors I've ever had. While the course was not difficult, his lectures were extremely interesting, up-to-date scientifically, and relevant in real-life. I actually felt like I LEARNED something from his class. Do yourself a favor and make sure you do whatever it takes to get into his class.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO143
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2019
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is the best biology professor Ive ever had! He makes lectures very easy to understand and doesnt just read off a PowerPoint or textbook. He is very intelligent and up to date in the science world. You can tell he loves his job and treats everyone fairly. Would highly recommend!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO141
Oct 11, 2019
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is GREAT! Going into this class I was so nervous and didn't know what to expect. However, everything is laid out for you in his lectures. Show up, pay attention, copy what he writes on the board, study a couple hours a week and you'll pass! He is so funny and entertaining. I actually look forward to going to class!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
BIO143
Grade: B-
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

he a good professor but he not the best clearly what going to be on test and quizzes u never expect what going to be on the test or quizzes for lab but just study and u will do fine

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BIO142
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

I wish I could take him for ALL science related courses. Love his lectures!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
BIO141
Grade: C
Nov 26, 2020
Would take again

He is very easy, he gives you the answers before the test whatever he writes on the board that is on the test. Study you will pass.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO143
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Took him for virtual lab. Hes very funny/ knowledgeable. However insist that his notes are what you need to study for his test and this is not accurate. His test is typically whats on the canvas exercises but he tells you otherwise. He is willing to give extra credit though which is helpful. Was very concerned I wouldnt pass but thankfully I did..

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
BIO141
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor was really funny. Related class to real world things, however, he stressed over and over that his notes was the only thing you needed to study for the exams, this isn't true. Alot of the test came from the canvas exercises.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
BIO143
Jan 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor was a wonderful funny guy but the entire semester I had problems viewing canvas assignments. Luckily I stayed in contact with him to sort it out and passed. Last exam is very hard, study hard and you should pass.

Hilarious
4.0
3.0
BIO141
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are NOT the test. He is kind of all over the place when it comes to him applying the notes on the board. Half of the stuff he taught was not on the tests. We also had no assignments except SmartBooks for each chapter so your grade mainly relies on the few test you take. Very kind, and funny teacher tho!

Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO141
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

Im just now getting in his class this semester but for what I know of hes amazing

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO141
Grade: A
May 18, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hymel is great! He lectures ALOT and is quite the jokester which helps makes the class more interesting. If you attend class, PAY ATTENTION, and do your smartbooks you will be just fine. He always provides a study guide before the test and he adds on bonus questions.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

He was so awesome and a very easy A. His tests are literally his lectures.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BIO141
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2023
Would take again

This was my best professor ever....

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIOL141
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

Great teacher. easy A if you study and do smartbooks

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO143
Grade: A+
May 3, 2023
Would take again

He's very funny and knows how to lighten up the mood. He gives amazing lectures and grades fairly. He's just overall an amazing professor.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO143
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2024
Would take again

Mr. Hymel is a great teacher.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BIO143
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2024
Would take again

Super great professor can't stress that enough.if you need to take biology take this class!!! Study and you'll do great

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
4.0
3.0
BIO141
Grade: C
Jul 1, 2025
Would take again

I was lucky to have him before it became mandatory for test to be short answer only for biology major courses. If you have him for lecture I highly recommend having him for lab as well. I couldve done better had I did more studying. Attendance is a must and he hates excessive tardiness. Goes over study guides with class as well. Id take him again.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO143
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2024
Would take again

Great professor!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
BIO141
Grade: B+
Sep 25, 2025
Would take again

Professor Hymel is this best! He made me fall in love with Biology. I took him for my lab and omg, I did not want to leave. He makes learning fun and he prepares you for every test. He's an awesome teacher and I would 100 percent recommend him.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A+ (13)
B (6)
Grade Distribution
A(28)B(7)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 45 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 13
B: 6
C: 4
Common Tags
Hilarious (15)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Amazing lectures (11)
Respected (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (7)
Gives good feedback (7)
Amazing lectures (7)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.43 avg change
Jan
May
Apr
Jul
Jul
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

141

5.0

(2)

ANATOMY2LAB

5.0

(1)

BIO101

5.0

(4)

SCIE202

5.0

(1)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SCIE202

4.0

BIOL141

2.8

141

2.5

BIO143

2.4

BIO141

2.2

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