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“You won't learn much about biology, the course is mostly just listening to broadhurst be adhd and a long stream of busy work relating to critters like sea snails and worms”
BIO1407 - 3.0 rating“Can be scatterbrained at times but he always means well”
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Reviews (101)
Not consistent in grading, he took forever to grade papers and such. Lots of memorization.
Very passionate teacher. He is kinda hard, and his tests are no cakewalk, but he does everything imaginable to help you succeed. The most passionate teacher I have ever had. Girls say he is hot.
Okay, I will say this. Hard tests, lectures are way off the and not on the tests. You better know what you are doing or you will fail:)
One of the best teachers I have had. He is very passionate about teaching and will do anything he can to help you learn and be successful. Test are not easy, but he does cover all the material in lecture.
Not that great... Lectures about nothing, expects you to know everything then when test rolls around, takes FOREVER to grade things, can be a little arrogant or rude sometimes... Students get in trouble for turning things in late but he doesn't grade things forever, someone should talk to him about this.. NOT CONSISTENT AT ALL!!!!
So not organized! TAKES FOREVER TO GRADE EVERYTHING!!!!! So you never really know what you have in his class... Gets off topic really easy.
he breaks the material down to where students can understand well.
he takes forever to grade papers. (pretty unoorganized) how can u take a class u have got no clue on wat ur gettin?????????!!!!!!!!
Unorganized. Gets off topic WAY too easy (but doesn't mean you don't have to know info for test!). Come time for the final and you only know two grades with two tests scores, a research paper and ppt presentation grades unknown! My final grade will be a COMPLETE surprise.
Easy A. Makes up his own test, some of it is fill in the blank. Easy on grading and will work with you to pass. Wont get grades back right away all the time. Gives bonus and extra credit.
Best prof EVER! He loves what he does and made our Biology for Non-Majors class soooo much fun. He is an awesome person and is more that willing to answer questions or help you in any way. He truly is interested in his helping his students. Take him, you won't regret it!!
Greatest Bio Teacher Ever
He really loves to help his students. He is disorganized, but so am I. He is a great bio professor. I would take him again if I need another biology class.
Helpful & fun to b in class w/. Takes long time to get grades back. Makes Biology class much less painful though. Does get off topic some, but that kinda makes it less boring.
Broadhurst is the bomb!
This class was neither an easy A or a hard A. You just had to do your part in paying attention, learning the material, and studying. He's very energetic and keeps you awake even at 8:00 in the morning. Loves to help however he can. Awesome Prof!
My favorite of all time! He is hilarious and very cool. He is willing to help anyone and is genuine. He does his best to make the material clear and interesting. He has a good way of connecting the material to real world experiences. Take him... you won't regret it!!!
Very energetic, great professor,study your material and you will pass
If you're not really into biology it can be a hard class. His tests cover a lot of material and you have to go on your own time to take them in the testing center. He can be arrogant and rude. He randomly calls on people for answers and makes you feel stupid when you don't know the answer. Takes forever to grade things and gets off topic.
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This man is a spazz attack, but in a good way. He gets off topic very easily but he's always passionate about whatever he's talking about. He's open to comments but does expect you to LEARN the material he's going over. Tests are difficult but you can opt not to take them, instead he will just make your final count for double.
HE IS AN AMAZING TEACHER, he talks a whole bunch, but he gives excellent analogies and examples, he makes the hard stuff fun and easy to digest!
The good: Hands out powerpoint presentations from lectures, goes over everything that will be on the exam, always willing to answer questions. The bad: Tests are challenging. You had better have everything from the notes memorized, or you will fail the test. And don't expect to see your graded tests for at least two weeks, probably longer.
He is very nice and wants to help you any way he can but this class was TERRIBLE!!!! He doesnt know what the heck he is talking about!! The majority of his lectures are wrong information. His tests are insanely hard! almost all essay!
Very disorganized. DONT TAKE HIM. His gives extra credit, but only if the other class mates have enough opportunity to attend.His test are in the Testing center.Very annoying and time consuming.You take classes at a certain time for a reason and he lectures for ever and then makes you take test on your own time:(Not a good professor. Not helpful
by far the worst teacher i have ever had!!!! when he says "this is just for our class" that means he made it up. his tests are not over the material covered in class!!! AWEFUL!!! i asked him one day why we don't follow the book, he said "because the book is wrong"
this class is very easy BUT he takes almost a month to get anything graded, and he thinks that's funny. He is very thorough--which is VERY annoying. He'll spend a whole week talking about stuff not related to the test then the day before the test... gives you ALL of the material. VERY frusterating man.
Great Class, had a good time learning in here. He is very upbeat and keeps you up in class. Fun class to be in and you can learn some cool things.
Excellent teacher!!
Great professor! His class stays interesting and he so funny that you stay awake. The exams are difficult but if you do bad you make it up with other assignments.
I loved this professor, he is the first instructor who actually cares individually for each student(to the point were he wants for everyone in the class to know each others names and he memorizes them as well). His tests are not difficult but do require allot of memorization from the notes HE GIVES YOU. I enjoyed his humor,he makes biology intersti
Great teacher! I would definitly reccomend him! His tests are gard if you dont study but if you just study the notes they are super eay. You will learn a lot. He makes the class fun and interesting!
He does get off-topic sometimes but it's usually a funny anecdote or something interesting. As long as you pay attention and study the material, the tests aren't hard; they are mostly fill-in-the-blank, though. Very willing to help and can be very funny at times, has lots of energy at 8am! Good professor, fair grading, take his class if you can!
I loved his class, biology before taking his class was extremely hard for me. He teaches the material in a way that helps you understand. His test are not very difficult if you study the notes HE GIVES YOU from the board. He does get off topic but who wouldn't, it's biology!? Overall a great and enjoyable class.
Awesome professor! He's the kind of professor who wants you to pass. He's NOT out to get you. He's funny and makes test subjects fun and interesting! Tests are typically half fill in the blank half multiple choice but if you just take note of what he writes on the board and study, you should do fine! I recommend a thousand times.
Even though he can get quite off topic, he is a wonderful teacher who just can't teacher you enough! He is an open source of great information. Highly recommend him.
Even though he can get quite off topic, he is a wonderful teacher who just can't teach you enough! He is an open source of great information. Highly recommend him.
He is a great teacher. He always has a lot of interesting stories and he is very helpful. The project that you have to do is pretty interesting and is not time consuming at all. You can tell that he loves what he does and he's excited to teach you about it. He can get off topic very easily but I would definitely recommend taking his class.
Worst prof I have ever had. He doesn't give back graded test, quizzes or papers for over 5 weeks. Even when asked if we could see our grades before the drop date he said and I quote, "if you wanted a teacher who grades faster you should have picked another teacher.'' I would not or could not recommend taking him. Very unorganized. DO NOT TAKE!!!
very easy. just take notes word for word and every test will be an A. he does not grape fast but there is not much work either. will take again to raise GPA.
The test was rarely used.. It was the same book as Bio I, which would of been nice to know. Teacher is all over the board and loses control of the class discussions. 4 VERY LONG hours.. easy if you take notes on what little science that is discussed.
What a great teacher! He is very enthusiastic about "YOU" learning. One piece of advice is to learn "how to think for yourself". Big petpieve of his is to answer his question with a question. Answer all questions, no matter if it is wrong, with a definite answer.
I loved his class!! His tests were a little hard but if you study hard for them then they are a breeze. If you don't really care for biology you will love it by the end of his class. He is definitely my favorite professor! Only bad thing is that he did take a while to grade our tests, but it was worth taking him.
I am an animal major, so him and I connected immediatly! He helped me learn alot and I loved his dissections that he had us do! He even let me keep the jaw to the shark I dissected! He is the perfect science teacher in every way! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!He really does care for the students and their success in everything!
I don't know why Mr. Broadhurst has bad reviews, he was one of the best teachers I've ever had! He is very interesting, very helpful and a great guy. Who cares if he doesn't grade stuff right away? His class definitely requires work, but if you are on top of it, there is no reason you shouldn't get an A. I would highly recommend him!
Mr. Broadhurst is an extraordinary teacher! No, he doesn't grade some stuff immediate, but its not too bad. He is EXTREMELY helpful. Turn work in early so he can edit it for you! He is very smart and his class is informative. He is also Hilarious! Take notes, because thats the test. Dont buy the lab manual. He made me LOVE & understand biology.
Incredibly enthusiastic about what he teaches. Jokes and laughs with students. Knows his stuff. Is helpful and considerate with whatever concerns you have. Tests are somewhat difficult but straight forward and manageable. PPT notes and slides are given that cover 80% of the information on the tests. A wonderful teacher and an amiable fellow.
Awesome teacher, awesome class! Lots of information but if you study its super easy and interesting. He is super easy to listen to and cares for your success in the class.
AMAZING GUY #1 Prof i've ever had! Super funny, making jokes along with learning biology. Makes material easier to remember when it's halarious. Very clear, listen closley b/c talks a bit fast and you don't want to miss a joke. Extatic about biol and eager to learn more daily. Super cool dude. GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO GET HIM!! Won't regret it.
Great teacher. Very enthusiastic and cares about his students' success. Lots of material to cover, but he makes it interesting. Tests are straight from the notes. Two easy PPT projects. Said we needed the book, but only used it for the first few weeks in the beginning. Take this class if you're a science major or if you just love science!
Professor Broadhurst is an amazing teacher!I loved him!I hate biology and he made it extremly fun and EASY!If you do not pass this class, it's because you didn't try.His test are EXACTLY like your notes so make sure to copy what he tells you and study!He made this class fun and easy as possible.I highly recommend him!I passed his class with an A+!
He is amazing, made learning fun and interesting. Also he cares about his students. His tests are from his powerpoints and you can use the book but his tests are pretty straight forward.
He is nice & enthusiastic but disorganized with his notes, Powerpoints, quizzes & exams. Loses or forgets stuff. Spends about 30-40% of class time on political & other trivia (eg canned food drives, storytelling) unrelated to Biology. I would be extremely concerned if I had to actually KNOW Biology for programs and entrance exams after this course.
Professor Broadhurst is Awesome. I thought this class was going to be boring because I don't really like Science. But honestly his class is the class I look Most forward to go to. He makes sure you understand what he teaches. Tests are based on the notes you are given. He makes it fun to learn! Definitely recommend to take him!!
Professor Broadhurst is AWESOME! Seriously the best biology class ever. He makes it easy and fun to learn. I was so worried cause I hated biology in high school but this class was not hard at all. Apply yourself and you can easily make an A
Mr. Broadhurst is a great person and although he takes a while to grade tests he makes the class fun. There were several chances for extra credit. I never studied just looked over the handouts and did pretty good. Don't buy the book u won't use it. I would recommend taking this class.
BEST PROFESSOR! I am not good with biology, but find it fascinating. Loves his job! Very very smart and knows what he is talking about and makes it in a way that you want to learn. Only downside is he takes FOREVER to grade tests and assignments. DO NOT BUY TEXTBOOK OR LAB BOOK!!!
Professor Broadhurst is an AWESOME teacher. I am so thankful that I took his class. He has such a gift in teaching and because of that he makes you want to learn. He truly cares about his students and their desire to learn. He is slow at grading but the class and what you learn is so worth it! You won't be disappointed if you take this class.
Mr. Broadhurst is brilliant, and he really cares about his students. He is a "fly by the seat of his pants" type of teacher in the sense that you never know where the lecture will lead. It can be good, and sometimes it can be really frustrating. Attendance is a major grade!!! Only 4 Exams, and Final is NOT cumulative! Easiest A, EVER!
Do not take this class. The guy doesnt know what he is doing .
He is definitely an amazing person, great professor as well. Definitely have him tell you his jokes in class. Exam material is basically from your notes and what he says in lecture. Attendance is mandatory. Enjoy and ask him for a Pizza Party!
Mr Broadhurst is super passionate about his subject. I loved how genuine how he was. He is a down to earth kinda guy. His personality is easy going, yet you will have to earn your grade.
Fantastic personality. There for you but you will have to earn your grade. I loved his passion about his subject.
Awesome class. Wouldn't say easy but show up for class and you will likely get an A. BTW gets off track super easy and takes 23124849 years to grade exams.
Class is sooooo easy and he is pretty funny. He prints out all the notes for you, and for the tests that is all you need to read (don't even bother reading the textbook). He takes FOREVER to return grades (I'm talking weeks and weeks). Also, he is kind of rude sometimes, just learn to laugh at it.
Dr. Broadhurst made my semester fun and I actually loved going to class. He gets off track really easy, but her is comical and loves his students. He really really puts in effort to know everything about everyone, and you really get to know him too. Grades slow but his class is all in all easy if you do not slack! Take him you will not regret it !
Best professor I have had so far. He does take forever to give you grades back but still worth taking his class.
Mr. Broadhurst is probably my favorite professor I've had so far. Not only because his class was pretty easy to get an A, but also because he makes his lectures fun and engaging for the students, he makes an effort to make the class laugh and keep the students attention. Only downside: takes about a month to get tests graded..
Professor Broadhurst is a great professor. It was my second time taking him. He loves his job and it shows. He really cares about his students. He was a little unorganized since it was his first time teaching this class. He tends to get off topic a lot too, but his lectures are always interesting. Would definitely recommend taking him.
Professor Broadhurst is without a doubt one of the most enthusiastic and humbling people i've ever had the privilege to learn from. He's extremely nice and approachable, but he tends to be unorganized and can take a WHILE to get grading done. On multiple occasions has he postponed getting us our grades. But overall great teacher and nice guy.
Awesome teacher! He gets off topic sometimes BUT he makes sure that everybody understands and he tells stories to help us remember a lot of things! He is super enthusiastic and always makes his students laugh. Learned a lot from him and would def take him again! P.S. He does take FOREVER to grade tests but final isn't cumulative
Mr B. is hilarious and makes the class very interesting. He keeps the class awake with his jokes. However, he is the laziest professor I have ever taken in my entire life (30 years). He is unorganised and takes a month just to give your exam grade back. The final results were due Tuesday but he still hasn't posted the grades. Nice guy but v. lazy
Hilarious professor, pretty hard to fall asleep during his lectures. Tests are major grades and very tough, Study, Study, Study. Getting the results did take a while and pretty sure the final grade was posted late because he went fishing. Highly Recommend him though. He won't disappoint.
He is AWESOME!!!! He made me so interested in Biology! just do the homework and take notes and you will get an A if you put forth the effort.
Favorite professor I've had in a long time; would definitely take him again. He has the entire semester planned out and doesn't stray. Definitely super charismatic and you can tell he's genuinely excited to be teaching. Like others have mentioned he's terrible at grading, but as long as you show up for class and study the notes you'll do great.
He's a great guy. Definitely cares about his students and he's pretty funny. He will always makes sure you understand the work and if you don't understand something he is happy to go over it. He can get off track sometimes and is very slow at grading, basically don't ever expect to get your grades back soon.
Professor Broadhurst is a great guy. However, his grading ability is TERRIBLE it took him over a month to grade exam 2 and over all test are extremely hard fill in plan answers mostly no scantron needed. He gives extra credit throughout the semester and his projects are easy. I would retake if needed. I hate Biology and still do but a funny guy.
You won't learn much about biology, the course is mostly just listening to broadhurst be adhd and a long stream of busy work relating to critters like sea snails and worms.
Funny, but non-informative. Nonobjective - wastes too much class time, talks about random things like feet fetishes and how color blind people shouldn't drive. Disorganized - did not get a syllabus until three weeks into the semester, and even then it lacked information.
Great class. I had ton's of fun just being in class and listening to what this man had to say. While his ADD (not for sure if he has ADD, but it seems like it) can a bit frustrating, the bulk of his lessons stay on topic. As long as you take notes, easy A. Don't believe the bad review on Yelp.
Really great guy. He tends to go off topic every now and then, but his passion for teaching and for biology is clear. His tests are mostly fill-in-the-blank, but he gives a review for each one so as long as you study it, the tests shouldn't be a problem. I made A' s and B's on all of them.
He has a very big heart and cares for his students immensely. After Hurricane Harvey he encouraged us to go to a counselor if we ever needed help. Can be scatterbrained at times but he always means well. Would definitely take him again!
Awesome professor, I was worried I wouldn't do well in biology but he's extremely kind and makes it interesting. Only complaint is he does get off track at times but it's not a big deal. Tests are okay not easy but definitely not difficult, but YOU NEED TO STUDY. If you like teachers that give a crap about students take him! :) 100/10
Good teacher all around. Made me want to come to class, and I learned more than I thought I would because he is so involved and active in his lectures you end up learning it because you are focusing on him.
Broadhurst!!!!! I love the guy. Hes a true gem in the biology department at lonestar. He gets off track sometimes but its just his personality. He tells stories and is a very funny guy. Dont get me wrong though, I learned a lot in his class. It made me stop fearing biology!! I have reccomended him to all my friends. We love a bio legend.
To say he gets off topic is an understatement. The material could be covered in an hour and a half, but he usually uses the whole 3 hour class period. He is caring and attentive to students. You HAVE to study for the tests & show up to class, there is no way you can pass without those 2 things. Tends to share his liberal point of view often.
THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER. Broadhurst is extremely funny and the study guide is indicative of the test. I would take his class over and over again. He does get off topic, but he will adjust testing material to what he does cover in class. I did not buy the book, and I still passed. Easily a 5 Star Professor, and I would highly recommend.
Broadhurst gives AMAZING lectures he's so funny and really enthusiastic about his material. As long as he sees you trying he'll work with you. The kind of professor everyone needs.
The book was rarely used because Professor Broadhurst is typically pretty thorough in his lectures. Yes, he gets off topic but he always brings it back around to relate it to class. Gives extra credit and is relatively funny!
Professor Broadhurst is a great teacher. He is hilarious and is excited about what he teaches. He can be all over the place and go down bunny trails at times, but I learned a lot. He will go to the very last minute of class! 3 hours each class period.
Talks way too much, class is 3 hours long. Definitely could skip half the lecture and get to the point. Tests are fill in the blank. Book and Lab book are needed.
I took 2 of Mr. Broadhurst's biology classes because he worked so well with me as an individual student. He cares about what is going on in your life and is flexible with grades, and in both classes I took he allowed me to turn in assignments late. His lectures sometimes turn into tangents, but it is because he is so passionate. Loved his classes.
Awesome professor! He has a big heart and cares for his students. The course was not easy but he explains till you understand. He is extremely kind and makes it interesting. My only complaint is that the class was very long, 3 hours. He he goes off track but after a while he goes to the point. Take it with him! You wont regret it!
Amazing teacher! You can tell hes passionate about what he teaches. Tests are the PowerPoint notes and are fill in the blank, plenty of time to complete assignments and super easy. Only complaint is that it takes him so long to input grades online. More than halfway through the course I had no idea what my overall grade was.
Best teacher i have ever had! his tests are basted around his lectures and labs. the labs are fun and he explains everything very well!!! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!!
Professor Broadhurst made class very enjoyable and fun. His course was pretty easy but you must pay attention and take good notes. He also keeps up with attendance which can either harm or benefit you at the end of the semester. He gives extra credit projects towards the end which is great if you're not the best test taker. Great teacher.
Broadhurst is an okay teacher, he just doesn't take time to get to know his students. My best friend and I took this class together and we constantly tease each other. One day prof heard me teasing my friend about a grade he got (I got an equally mediocre grade) and made me apologize in front of the whole class. Didn't appreciate that.
Professor Broadhurst is the best teacher I had. He was always enthusiastic and interested in what his students had to say or ask. He not only teaches you the learning material, but also discusses very interesting and important things that are going on in the world today, and I think that's just great. He is a truly caring person.
This class was super easy! He gives you all the information you need throughout power points, paper and online assignments, and lectures. Sometimes goes off topic, but makes the classroom is a really fun and helpful learning environment! I would totally take this class again
he's a chicken muncher
I don't think I would've been able to pass this class without a professor as great at Professor Broadhurst. He's incredibly caring and makes the content super easy to absorb. There's not too many labs (one to two every two weeks). There's four exams and I only had three assignments to do. If you make flashcards and LISTEN to him, you'll be fine!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
58%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
0.00 avg changeRatings by Course
1407
3.0
(5)1408
3.0
(2)BIOL1407
3.0
(14)BIOLOGY
3.0
(2)BIOLOGY1408
3.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
BIOL1498
5.0
BIOL1302
4.0
BIOL4100
4.0
BIOLOGY
3.5
BIOLOGY1408
3.3