Really great professor. Puts almost everything from the book into his slideshows, so nothing on the exam is a surprise. Course goes over a lot of material pretty fast so keeping up is key to getting a good grade. Tremendously better professor than Monette.

He is extremely helpful, holds many office hours and will answer questions over email. His tests are straight forward but still study! His lectures are very clear! I would recommend you take his course if you are taking cell bio at BU! Cell bio and bio chem are not my favorite classes but he made it a better experience.

Dr. Befferts lectures are fun and rich with information. The goal is to understand what is happening at each point of each cellular process. Most of the information is on the powerpoints and although the information is at times tricky to understand, Dr Befferts office hours are incredibly helpful and are the key to success in the course.

Professor Beffert is a great teacher. He explains concepts really well and knows a lot about cell biology. If you have any questions, don't be afraid to go to his office hours or email him. He's really helpful. His tests aren't that difficult as long as you go over the PowerPoints. I definitely recommend him for BI203.

Professor Beffert is a great teacher--he explains the material very clearly in class and is extremely helpful if you go to office hours. His exams are straight from his powerpoints, which are very well put together and easy to follow. For the material you don't understand, it helps to read the book and, again, talk to him in office hours.

His class isn't going to be easy--you will have to put in a lot of work to keep up and not get lost in class. He also isn't a particularly "fun" guy--his lectures are quite literally just that--lectures that make you want to sleep. However, this doesn't mean he is a bad teacher: he explains things well if you pay attention, and is very open to Qs

Not an easy A for sure but study hard and you'll do well. His powerpoints are amazing and he answers every question students post on piazza (even the stupid ones, with lots of sass). He's a little monotone and it's hard to stay focused but if you pay attention 70% of lecture and read the textbook you will succeed.

Prof. Beffert is amazing. His powerpoint slides show how much he cares about the class and his students. He takes time to make sure every student understands the material (takes questions in a 300+ person lecture) and answers Qs on piazza. Tests are tough but I wouldn't say this is a memorization based class. Wish I could take more classes with him

Prof. Beffert has the most incredible power point presentations I have ever seen. He lays out all of the material in an easy-to-understand way and is very clear when explaining topics in lecture. Yes, he can be a little monotone, but if you are tuned in his lectures are great. This class is not easy, you really have to work, but you also learn tons

One of the best professors I have had so far. He really knows what he is doing and his lectures are amazing. If you put in the work you will do fine. He answers every question posted on piazza within a couple hours. He tries so hard to make sure we do well. He said that we printed out all of our pictures (300+ students) so he could recognize us.

Professor Beffert, is amazing! He makes cell bio much more interesting and I actually feel that I am taking away so much from the course! He is helpful, will answer Piazza questions fast, you will eventually get used to the learning catalytics online exams. His exams are fair as long as you study really hard, attend lecture, and make effort.

Amazing lecturer! Very clear in his words and LOTS of wonderful animations and helpful figures on his slides during lecture. Tests are definitely not easy but if you work hard, you will actually succeed contrary to what some might say. Likewise, he responds to questions exceptionally rapidly on Piazza and puts exam grades out extremely quickly!

Awesome curve. Did average to the exams? You'll get B-/B/B+ for final grades. Very helpful and sincere in office hours. But exams are hard. Can't expect what to see in exams.

Professor Beffert is an excellent professor. His lectures are clear and concise. He is a great person and is extremely helpful during office. I greatly recommend passing by his office for clarification. Exams are difficult and you will have to work hard for a good grade. However, the course is very rewarding.

He provides clear and concise lectures. He is very caring towards his students, quick with responses, and helpful during office hours as well. He tries his best to prepare you for the MCAT by having MCAT style questions on his exam. Exams are tough, but fair. His class has taught me what it really means to work hard and is a very rewarding class.

The class will definitely be intimidating at first and the first exam will be hard. The resources are all there for you including really interactive powerpoints. Make a constant routine of reading the text and reviewing his powerpoints. He's an amazing lecturer & really knows the material. Take advantage of office hours because he's there to help.

Beffert is extremely straightforward with what he expects from you. WAY better than Monette. The course is challenging as it is but Beffert makes it very rewarding. Go to office hours if you have questions. He is funny and a good professor. I would definitely take a class with him again.

Amazing professor. Tries extremely hard to make a difficult class manageable. He is a huge help in office hours and will genuinely try his best to help you understand the material. The tests are hard, but he tells you how to study and if you don't follow his advice that isn't his fault. If you dedicate the time to the class, you'll do well.

Thorough explanations of concepts, available outside of class when needed and passionate about what he teaches. Course was challenging but it is very helpful in preparing for MCAT. He genuinely wants all his students to succeed and although his exams are difficult it is not impossible to earn an A if you put it in the effort.

Dr. Beffert really engages you in the lecture though his concise explanations. He challenges you in the exams so you should definitely know his powerpoint slides and skim through the textbook. The class really prepares for upcoming classes such as BI 216, BI 315 and BI 421 as it teaches you the fundamentals and techniques in molecular biology.

You can tell from how much effort he puts into his power point slides/lecture that he really loves his field and wants his students to do well. There's this very interesting system of taking exams online with a group section at the end - it took a bit to get used to, but I ended up liking it. Also, beware if you ask dumb Q's on Piazza, he's sassy.

His slides are amazing & key to doing well. Slides plus those textbook sections is the best way to study & succeed. You cannot procrastinate and the class involves a lot of hard independent work. Use office hours!! Prof. will happily help you if you take the time to see him! He's one of the only profs who'll prep you for grad exams like the MCAT.

He is a funny and caring guy, definitely the best biology prof. I've had so far at BU. Lectures are dense and there is a lot of textbook reading to do, but the exams and grading are fair. You get what you put in, good preparation is the key to success in this course. Make sure to take those online practice quizzes!

Best professor I've had at BU so far. He genuinely cares about his students doing well and puts in a lot of efforts in his powerpoints. His exams are hard, but if you put in the effort, read the text, and study his slides you should be fine! It helps to have a really strong background from intro bio because this class is gets really into detail.

I found Professor Beffert's lectures to be very hard to pay attention in. He knows the material very well but I found the lectures to be quite boring. This class is quite cumbersome and requires a lot of reading and memorisation. You need to study on a daily basis if you want to do well in this class. Too much material.

Prof. Beffert's lectures, powerpoints, exams are very good. The exams are designed to test your thinking skills. A lot of material is covered but it's all interesting and you'll gain an incredible amount of knowledge and the skill to process this info. Prof Beffert is an excellent teacher and very available outside class. Study hard, it's worth it

Prof. Beffert class was challenging but as long as you take the time to review your notes after the class and really use his lectures as a resource you will do well. He genuinely cares about the students understanding and though memorization is important he by no means over emphasizes that. Textbook reading not necessary but lecture is very helpful

His lectures are very interesting and his ppt slides are very detailed and will never bore you because of the way it's presented. One of the best class I've taken at BU because I got so much out of it at the end of the course. Make sure to attend class, answer tophat questions and hws that he gives. It'll definitely prepare you for med school.

It's a great class definitely learned a lot and helps to prepare for Med school/MCAT. His lectures can be a bit dry sometimes, but he is very nice and willing to help and answer any Q's at office hours. Some textbook reading is required to do well but most info needed for exams is provided on his very detailed and helpful powerpoint slides.

Professor Beffert sincerely cares about his students & is readily available to answer questions/provide help. The class is definitely material heavy, but if you thoroughly understand the material you will see that it all links together. Use the book, lecture, & classmates to study. P.S. appreciate powerp slides bc they have helpful pics/animations

Definitely Hard but I learned a lot. You NEED to read the textbook and his lecture slides. Tests are hard. If you go to his office hours with questions it's helpful. He wants you to do well but will make you work for it. Also great feedback with the online testing application.

Professor Beffert is always willing to help, he responds to emails fast and is quite flexible with his office hours. He may seem a bit difficult at first but once you keep up with the readings and come to his office hours, the class becomes easier.

This was one of my favorite classes at BU so far. I learned more in this class than in any other biology class I've taken. Professor Beffert is very helpful in office hours, and he makes the tests fair. There is a lot of material, so be sure to stay on top of lectures and the readings. Also, don't forget the online quizzes!!!

Tests were very challenging, but the class was curved. Mastery over all lecture material was essential

Prof. Beffert is the most respectful professor I have ever had in BU. He puts efforts in this class and really wants to prepare students for some pre-professional tests. Office hour is super helpful, he is always active in PIAZZA and answers questions quickly. He knows the material well. His grading is reasonable, and your efforts will pay back.

BI203 with Professor Beffert is not an easy course, but Beffert provides all the support you need to be successful in the course. He provides tons of helpful online materials and is often available outside of class. Beffert's course helps prepare students for MCAT and GRE type exams. He's a humble man, a fair grader, and cares for his students. A+

I took BI203 with Professor Beffert in the Fall. His class was tough, but I learned so much! This class is the perfect example of "you get out what you put in". If you're willing to take good notes, engage during lecture, and study hard, you will do great. Professor does a great job teaching each concept. One of the better professors at BU.

One of the best professors I have had at BU! You have to put in the work, but if you do you are sure to get at least a B+. He is very fair and really wants his students to learn. Take the class!

Fair warning- you'll want to hate Beffert. This class is HARD. If tricky concepts and hardcore memorization had a baby, it'd be BI 203. Competitive climate in the class. Even though his expectations are super high, he treats you like an adult, and curves the average to a B. Be prepared to work hard to get average-ish. Hardcore but I respect him.

I'm not gonna lie, this class was one of the hardest classes I have ever taken, and was on the same level as some of the hardest classes (BU Gen Chem!!!). However, I did well in this class because as hard as it is, it is VERY fair. Read the textbook, redo the end of chapter questions, reread the chapter 4x and you will do well. I did, best of luck!

I feel like people are so dramatic about him and when they do poorly they just blame the professor for being super hard. Yes, this class is most certainly not an easy A, but an A is very feasible and very much attainable as long as you put in the effort to study hard and learn the material well. He also curves the average to a B.

The people below complaining all say this class is "grade deflated" or "too hard" are completely wrong. This class is not a joke but the professor isn't as bad as everyone is making him out to be. Was helpful in OH. The avg grade is a B. The top 10% get A's. The next 15% get A-'s. That's pretty generous for a stem course and the tests are fair.

This class is definitely challenging but if you put in the work and use all available resources you will do well and succeed. In terms of preparation for the MCAT and other similar things, I have not taken another class that will prepare you better. Overall, challenging but the professor prepares you and teaches extremely well.

go to lectures, study his ppt slides. then you will get an A. lectures really help your understanding of materials. His lectures are amazing

Come prepared: this was one of the hardest classes I've taken at BU. Dr. Beffert expects a lot from his students, and attempts to prepare them for graduate school by modeling his exams after the GRE/MCATs. READ THE TEXTBOOK. But because of the hard work required for this class, you learn an insane amount of interesting material. GROUP STUDY.

His class requires a lot of work, but you get out what you put in. Beffert is clearly very knowledgeable and is willing to teach you as much as youre willing to learn. Study his PowerPoints and take thorough notes to succeed.

There is a lot of material so reading the textbook is a must. His powerpoints were amazing, and easy to learn from. Dr. Beffert genuinely cares about the success of his students. He offers a lot of office hours, & responds to emails very fast. He emphasized real-world applications to the material. Tests were MCAT-like, perfect to help students prep

The most difficult class I've taken at BU, but also the most rewarding, in that I learned more than I ever thought was possible. Prof. Beffert is an expert and enjoys sharing his knowledge with students. He carefully designs his course to help prepare us for future graduate studies. He is very fair in his grading and provides valuable feedback.

Tough class. Beffert was very helpful and nice if you get to know him. Be ready to work.

You can tell Professor Beffert knows what he is teaching and really enjoys it. He also really cares that students learn the material. The class was hard but totally possible to ace if you study hard. Mostly graded on tests that require you to really know and apply detailed knowledge but its really interesting.

This class is challenging. Get ready to work hard and give it your all. It's not impossible to get an A but definitely requires a lot of work a dedication. I did learn a lot and feel super prepared for thw MCAT and my later courses after taking this class .

This class is tough and you have to put aside a lot of time to study. The tests are hard but fair. He is great lecturer and explains things throughly. However, it really helps to rewatch lectures because its hard to catch everytting the first time around. He lets you take notes on ur laptop and he uses TopHat almost every lecture.

So many people complain about the difficulty of the class, or the unreasonable volume of information that Beffert expects us to learn for exams. In reality, the difficulty of the class is a product of the class and its requirements, not Beffert. He is actually pretty straight forward about what will be on his exams, if you actually study.

The people who rated him poorly are immature and spent more of their study time complaining rather than studying. Classes are meant to challenge you and make sure you are qualified to complete your major. Beffert's methods of doing so are very empirical and reasonable. Don't punish the professor for your inability to reach that standard.

Beffert's tests are COMPLETELY FAIR. Yes there is a lot of material, but it is all relevant. Moreover, Beffert is not only enthusiastic about what he teaches, he is HIGHLY knowledgeable. The way he teaches for the amount of information that students are expected to learn is EFFICIENT. Just waste less time complaining and focus on the material.

He's great and really cares. I love his powerpoints. Didn't do as well as I wanted, but I can't fault him for that. He was funny and entertaining.

Beffert is nice. He gets really excited about his ppt animations and really knows his stuff. It was cool how the subject material reflected some of his research. I feel like he really prepared me for the standard of work expected in the real world. Hard tests, interesting class. Just review the material meticulously and you can definitely make an A

His powerpoints are all you really need to focus on. Don't waste money on the textbook.

Wonderful professor. Accessible outside of class, personable, tests are very fair, and he makes every effort to help those who listen during lecture to do well on the exams. Focus on applying the concepts from the PowerPoints and you'll do well in this class. Also, it pays to read the book and make diagrams - saved me on more than one exam!

His powerpoints are well made and contain 99% of the pertinent information required for tests. He's a solid lecturer, the tests are hard but fair, and grading criteria is all relative, so don't ask him. Feedback outside of class really pertains to your individual performance, and much less how to do better on the tests -- golden rule: just study

Prof Beffert isn't out to get you with his exams. They're fair and if you use the powerpoints and textbook, you will do fine. Going over your exams at office hours is very helpful and prepares you in learning how to apply knowledge rather than just memorizing it. Just go to lecture and read the textbook and put in the effort and you'll be fine!

Awesome lecturer that cares about his students and his teaching. Tests and workload are a bit heavy but fair. The nature of the material is very tedious; in addition to reviewing the slides, reading the textbook is a must and will be your key to success.

This is a class that demands a lot of time and consistent studying. Memorize the PPTs and you will do fine on the tests. I didn't read the textbook but used it to study the diagrams used in the lecture. Do the online textbook questions and make diagrams and mnemonics. Beffert is helpful and responds quickly on Piazza to answer questions.

BI203 with Beffert is a great class. He's a funny guy and definitely knows his stuff. The tests aren't particularly difficult, but they cover such a vast amount of information that you really need to put the time and effort into studying. You need to read the ppts and/or the textbook chapters and have a thorough understanding of all the topics.

Difficult class for sure, and requires a LOT of studying. Even though the numerical grades will be extremely low, his curve is super nice so average becomes a B.

Cell bio was my hardest course, but because of Beffert it is also my favorite course. This course covers a ton of information and requires not only memorization but actual understanding to succeed. However, Beffert is engaging and brilliant, and his lectures break down all of that information into bite-sized pieces. The best teacher I've ever had.

Beffert treats students like adults. He designs. his class to prepare students for the MCAT and GRE. I advise students to read the textbook and keep up with his powerpoint slides since the course is content heavy. Make sure to attend his office hours and get feedback from him and to go over the exams. I got to know him via office hours.

Fair grading, makes you work hard for a good grade. Showing up to lecture and sitting throguh it can be difficult sometimes, but well worth the effort.

Prof. Beffert is very knowledgable on the subject and applies the biology to real life such as in his research and disease/therapeutics in general, which is nice. Lecture can be a little dry but I blame that on the material we have to cover rather than Beffert's teaching. Overall the class is very fair and I feel I have learned a great deal.

Great professor, he provides a lot of different sources to help you understand the material. The tests are mainly lecture-based and the curve is huge. You do have to work hard for this class (analysis and MCAT style questions) but you'll come out as a better student and be more prepared for the MCAT if you're premed.

Cell Bio is a very enriching class and you learn so much with the amount of material covered! Prof. Butler is an engaging lecturer and fair professor. Exams are difficult but if you pay attention in class and read the textbook thoroughly, they are very doable.

Prof Beffert is the type of guy that can be funny and likeable if you put in the work and do well in class but can seem very condescending if you struggle. overall, very good lecturer with extremely informative slides. a lot of info to study for exams

BI203 is hard, but it's because of the subject, not Beffert. He's very clear on what he expects you to know, and he tries to include real world examples (research, medicine). You take exams on your computer, which is really nice because you get your score back within a few hours and it breaks down how you did on each section/chapter on the exam.

Wonderful professor! He has the best PowerPoint slides of any professor I've ever had. Very dense with information, but nothing unnecessary. He also has incredible exams. They're very difficult, but he actually tests you on knowledge of the subject, rather than unfair questions about random examples from class. Definitely take him, he's the best!

it is probably the most challenging class that I have ever taken at BU, cuz I almost dropped out of premed... He has informative slides, and cartoons to show the mechanism. But thanks to this class, I found a new way to study for science classes, and the content of this class def helped me to be better prepared for other classes.

Beffert's powerpoints are extremely detailed and thorough. He describes the processes you need to know very well in lecture; understanding these processes are essential to doing well in this class. His exams are detailed MC questions, but are reasonable. He gives a generous curve as well.

Prof. Beffert is pretty funny, and his lecture slides are very intuitive. He tries to make learning Cell Bio fun, but it doesn't always workout that way. He leaves some important details out of his lecture that he expects you to know and understand. I didn't really read the book, but I made sure to read the descriptions under the figures and was ok

Beffert is a great professor, and an even better lecturer. It's not his fault that the Cell Bio course is so dense, but he does his best to explain concepts thoroughly, sometimes even pointing out specific examples that could show up on an exam. His exams are VERY difficult, but the curve is relatively generous compared to other pre-med classes.

Dr Beffert will prepare you extremely well for subsequent, higher level classes and taking MCATS etc. He does a really good job at relating new information to old information seen earlier in the semester - this makes understanding the material a lot easier. I recommend going to OH, This class requires a lot of work but it's worth it in the end.

Professor Beffert is a really smart guy. He is informative in lectures and can be fast at times, but if you ask a question he will take the time to answer your question thoroughly. In office hours he is thorough and gives hints about what is on the exam. Exams are tough but just know the material and you should be good.

Beffert is hilarious, sassy, witty, and also such a savage. If you aren't doing well in the class you will dislike him. If you are doing well, you'll think he's great. This class has an insane amount of volume, it all has to be memorized and known down to very particular specifics. Much harder than upper level classes but has a decent curve.

This class is definitely very challenging but that is more due to the nature of the material than the professor. Professor Beffert clearly knows his stuff and there is a generous curve. I did not find it hard to do well by rewatching the lectures, reading the book and making flashcards. Beffert is amazing! This class really prepares you.

This class is definitely very challenging but that is more due to the nature of the material. Professor Beffert clearly knows his stuff and there is a generous curve. I did not find it hard to do well by rewatching the lectures, reading the book and making flashcards. Beffert is amazing! This class really prepares you.

There's no doubt that this course is super hard, you really need to put in time and work HARD for a good grade. Beffert is a genius, no one could teach this course any better, but he definitely reaches out more to the students who excel in the class so you're always a little scared to ask a "dumb question". He's clear with his expectations of you.

Dr. Beffert might just be one of the smartest men I know. He knows his stuff really well, and it shows. However, he expects a lot out of us as his students, because he wants to prepare us for the MCAT/GRE that most of us will have to take eventually. Exams are difficult, so it is imperative that you find a studying method that works ASAP.

Prof. Beffert is a fantastic lecturer - organized and his slides help a lot with studying. The class is one of the hardest in the pre med squence, but my favorite. Lectures are recorded, but I highly recommend going to stay on top of the info. I studied well and did not find tests hard, but recognize that they are very hard. Challenging class.

Beffert is a great professor but definitely makes you work for the A. If you listen to one review, take this advice: study the lecture slides ONLY. I was the underdog who did poorly on the first exam by reading the book, but then relied on the slides and ended up doing great. I highly recommend, but be ready to work from day 1!

Professor Beffert does an excellent job at providing students with the opportunity to prepare for higher level thinking questions present on the MCAT. His slides display exactly what you need to know for the exams and he is still willing to elaborate on ideas to make them clearer for his students. Overall challenging class, but very enjoyable!

Cell bio with Professor Beffert was one of the hardest but also rewarding classes I've taken. The course is tough simply because of all the material that it covers but Professor Beffert does a great job explaining and clarifying what students should focus on, definitely rewatch lectures outside of class that's what helped me the most!

Professor Beffert is by far one of the most amazing lecturers ever. He is clear and goes in depth on topics during lectures that are important for his exams. His slides are organized very well and are immensely helpful for the exam. One of the most rewarding classes, highly recommend this class as it will help for GRE/MCAT.

Dr. Beffert BEST professor at BU. Getting an A is hard because his goal is to prepare you for the MCAT/GRE exams. JUST STUDY THE SLIDES! Provides an abundance of study material. Go to class, make use of office hours. Attendance & mini quizzes daily. Encouraging prof. Exams fair but challenging. Good at explaining hard concepts. Keep up w/material

The slides are packed full of information so when tests come, there is a lot of material on each one. Beffert is brilliant and his lectures are very clear. The exams are fair but require a lot of studying if you want to do well. The class is graded by where you fall in the average, which is a B. Overall a solid professor.

This class is one of the most influential classes in regards to learning about biology in relation to medicine. Professor Beffert does a great job of teaching his students; his lectures are very clearly, and much of the essential information on exams is outlined in his powerpoints. It is hard to get an A in this class, but it is very worthwhile.

Professor Beffert was able to explain all the concepts clearly, even without reading the textbook, I could grasp information to help me excel in my exams. The best way to study and learn is to go to lecture and actually listen.

Took Beffert for cell bio, failed the first exam and dropped without a W grade. Beffert was an absolutely FANTASTIC professor, who explained concepts with great clarity and could somehow get his point across without repeating himself. His lecture slides were nicely organized with good info. This class is hard, though. 10+ hours/week minimum.

lectures are very information heavy and he can be monotone which can make it hard to focus and to grasp the material the first time, i fell asleep in class a lot. the most effective way to study is by rewatching the lectures and taking notes that are a combination of what is on the slides and what he says in class. the textbook is not very useful

It's very hard to get an A for this class, but people shouldn't give him bad review for this reason because he does lecture well. His lectures are very structured are slides are well made. The only con is that sometimes he just doesn't understand your questions or thinks it "doesn't matter" which I found frustrating.

Prof. Beffert is an absolute gem and by far the best Biology professor I've ever had. He's a genius. His lectures are very entertaining, the course is really well structured, and the curve is very generous. If you want to do well go to lectures, rewatch them and take comprehensive notes. CellBio is not about flashcards, it's about depicting a story

I liked him as a person, I just did not like the class. It's a hard class with a lot of info and is exam heavy. 3 midterms 60% of your grade. Final is worth 30%. You need to attend lectures because he does shave down a lot of info needed. His exam questions are also very hard since he really expects you to understand the material, not memorize.

Prof. Beffert is great. A is possible if you work hard and stay on top of the material. Once you understand everything he says in lecture 100% then you will def do well on exams and learn the material comprehensively.

This class is no joke, but Prof. Beffert is clear of his expectations and helps the class with a curve. Material is tough, detailed, and fast-paced, but if you take the time to study slides in depth, you will succeed on the exams (85% of the grade). TFs were knowledgable and helpful, and exam questions are fair, provided you put in the work.

This class requires a lot of time and effort. You must rewatch lectures and take notes on things he hints at and not just memorize information but understand it. Go to office hours!! He gives hints on test questions and although he can at times be condescending towards questions he strives to get you to figure it out & dont be afraid to ask again.

Prof. Beffert cares a lot about his students, which you'll see a lot at office hours. Also, he actually knows how to teach and make his lectures interesting. One time he was throwing hoops in class to mimic how proteins get shuttled through a basket-like channel. He loves getting student feedback and actively asks for them to improve his class.

This class if definitely hard and requires a lot of studying. But Professor Beffert has very clear lectures and the tests a manageable if you study enough. If you have any questions he will answer them in office hours as best as he can. But mostly the information that you need to study is just in the slide decks and in the textbook.

Beffert is a great choice for cell bio. His slides are a little hectic but they have absolutely everything that you need to know for the exams. Lecture is pretty important (don't skip) but he is a very clear and helpful lecturer anyways. You will need the book (online version) for graded HWs but they are pretty easy. He does try to trick you tho

Prof. Beffert is amazing. Lectures are dense but extremely informative and he puts effort into his slides, which are really helpful and show the most important info. He's transparent about what is going to be on exams, gives tons of practice, and wants all of his students to succeed. This class moves fast and requires hard work, but it is worth it.

Beffert was the best professor I have ever had at BU. This class is manageable as long as you read the textbook & study the powerpoint. I would recommend hand writing your notes to study. Attend office hours because he's a really cool guy & makes you motivated to do well in the class. He taught me a lot & I know I will be prepared for grad school.

Beffert is the most brilliant and respected professor I have had at BU. I was definitely nervous heading into Cell Bio, but it's a very doable class-- if you put in the work. Exams are very fair if you study his slides. Beffert is quite active answering questions on Piazza too. He genuinely wants you to learn and succeed which is refreshing!

Amazing class. Dr. Beffert definitely gets you into the material and you have to work for the grade but it is all relevant for anyone in the health sciences or biology in general and the information is fascinating. I appreciated his lectures and getting to know him as well. Nothing but respect.

Prof Beffert is the best professor you can take cell bio with. He explained concepts clearly and actively answers questions on piazza. Office hours are a great opportunity to double-check fuzzy concepts. His grading curve are generous for sophomore standing course, with an average curved to a B.

I took BI203 summer 1 and had a great experience with Beffert. His lectures are very dense and long, but his slides are well animated and clear. The txtbk filled in some details he left out, but I got the main concepts from his lectures. His exams are detailed, but if you pay close attention to his slides, diagrams, and readings you will do well!

Beffert is a great but dense lecturer. He does an amazing job introducing complex topics and his lectures are clearly structured and organized. Weekly homework and questions after each lecture really helps you review the material frequently. The tests are tough so make sure to study and try to know as many specifics as you can.

The reality of BI203 with Beffert is that it is hard. Extremely hard. You will need to study 2+ weeks if you want to perform well on the exams, and you need to be able to understand the material on a deeper basis than what is listed on his 50+ slide lectures. As long as you understand that you will need to GRIND for an A, it is possible.

The lectures are very dense but Prof. Beffert explains all the concepts super well and is very helpful in replying to piazza comments and in his office hours. He replies to comments usually within the hour. His tests are very hard but if you take good notes on the lectures and pay attention to homework and lecture questions you can get a good grade

Helpful lectures, expectations for exams are always very clear and fair.

Obviously this class is hard, go to his OH! You'll see that he cares, a lot. Yes, asynch lectures are long (but great) so you can get all the info w/out the TB. You really have to persevere with the heavy concepts, but this class was so interesting and it preps you well for MCAT, which is GOOD. Why are ppl complaining. He's great, just blunt.

One of the most challenging, yet rewarding classes at BU. Prof. Beffert takes very complex material, and makes it interesting and understandable. Those who are saying he doesnt care didnt take the time to get to know him in office hours. Office hours are incredibly helpful and you can see how much he wants his students to succeed. Great class!

Changed my study habits for this class but def for the better. Watch lectures and take good notes. GO TO OH! This class was challenging but super rewarding and Prof. Beffert really knows his stuff, you just have to ask for explanations and help. Definitely feel more prepared for harder classes and a great precursor if you want to do the med school.

Professor Beffert was hands down one of the best professors I've had - he is extremely skilled at teaching cell bio and makes the material extremely interesting. He was also available outside of class many times every week. Cell bio is extremely complex, which inevitably makes this class hard - be prepared to spend a lot of time studying!

A bit of mixed feelings; you def need to put in a lottt of work. He seems a bit curt/condescending on Piazza. I def should have gone to OH more, and tried harder earlier in the semester to see better grades (but quarantine exhaustion). He did pull through quite a bit at the end. His lectures are very heavy and his tests are long, but he aight

Beffert's lectures are super dense but if you take detailed notes, they prepare you well for the exams. He answers Piazza questions really fast and gives good explanations. The exams are all curved with him dropping a few bonus questions every time. Overall I really enjoyed his class

Many people are saying Beffert is unreasonably hard, but his lectures are extremely useful. It is possible to do well in his class if you put in the level of effort it requires. Beffert explains concepts really well and has a lot of availability outside of class. Go to OH, watch the lectures, take good notes!

Slides are dense but they fully outline what you need to know for the exams, which determine your grade in the class. Make sure to watch all of the lectures at least twice - once to take notes and the second time to reinforce the material. Go to OH/check Piazza if you need clarifications, but you can do well with lectures + HW only.

Hes a great professor and teaches things very clearly/thoroughly. Theres a lot of content, but he teaches it well. I enjoyed this class more than BI206 spring semester. (Disclaimer: took his class while LfA was a thing)

I personally like Beffert, and I think he does a lot for students to make sure that no one is failing. His grading scale is a bit tricky, but overall he is doing what benefits the entire class. He comes off as harsh, but he really means well and wants his students to succeed. I think you just have to get used to his personality.

Dr. Beffert was by far one of the best professors I've had. His class really made me reevaluate how I study and work as a student. I had to put so much time into his class, but in the end, it was worth it because I felt like I left knowing so much. Dr. Beffert gave me a really good understanding and appreciation for cell biology.

Professor Beffert is a kind person. However the course design, despite the modifications he has done is ... terrible... The lectures are dense so students cannot decipher what is important, and the amount of content for each of the 4 tests is too much. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE and spend as much time as possible on this course!

The course is very detail heavy but Befferts lectures and presentation notes do an amazing job of explaining the material. You definitely have to work for your grade, but I learned so much from the class. If you want to actually learn something, amazing class to take.

The class contains tons of memorization and time, but this professor does a great job at explaining concepts and making the content interesting. Would definitely take again, but be ready to learn .

BI203 with Beffert is definitely a MUST. He pushes you to do well and the class is challenging, but he does his absolute best to help you succeed. Highly recommend going to his office hours, especially the days leading up to an exam. What helped me study for exams was rewatching his lectures and writing down my typed notes on paper.

Prof. Beffert is amazing and I love his teaching style. He knows his cell bio concepts and is an amazing lecturer. The course itself is very hard and requires a lot of memorization but the grading and the way he curves most of the grades is pretty generous. I succeeded by creating hand-written flashcards out of my typed notes and creating outlines.

Beffert gets a lot of hate, but it is unwarranted. Cell biology is a difficult subject, and he does his best to convey the information to students. His office hours are super helpful, and he gives lots of hints about what will be on exams. He also grades VERY generously. He can be pretty funny and is clearly passionate about the subject.

Professor Beffert is really good. The class is very, very hard but thats just how the class is. Be prepared to study a lott! He is really good at explaining concepts and office hours are really helpful. I really suggest attending office hours. He is very generous in curving exams. He pushes students a lot. Overall a great professor.

Prof. Beffert teaches knowing the content is difficult, but his lectures and presentation do a thorough job in explaining the material. The material I learned in his class has been very applicable to my research. The content and course were really interesting!

Make sure you stay on top of lecture material! This class is a flipped design, so keep pace with the content as homework and use synchronous practice questions to gauge your understanding. Very fair class: what you put in will show!

Professor Beffert is exceptional at teaching cell biology he explains all the concepts very well and makes the information flow clearly. However, lectures are full of useful information, and I recommend taking notes on his videos before the lecture. Don't focus on writing everything down because there is a lot, but try to summarize key concepts.

Cell bio is a hard subject, but prof Beffert provides everything you need to do well in this class. He is an amazing lecturer and does flipped style course, which is great b/c it allows you time to digest the material before coming into the lecture. You need to work hard to succeed in this class, but I left learning a lot. Would 10/10 recommend.

Beffert is hard on his students but he does want them to succeed. He did a lot to make sure that most students received a good grade which is not common for BU premed professors. I think that a lot of people were very hard on him this semester even though he's been teaching for a long time and obviously knows what he's doing more than we do.

tbh, didn't like him after the first few lectures, but now I end up loving him. People may complain about him being disrespectful, but I think he just has a tough personality and really wants us to succeed. Lots of materials indeed, but manageable if you actually put in efforts. Rewatch his lectures and stay on top of every one of them.

Honestly, the man is the GOAT! I regretted taking him at first like everyone else, but he really listens to his students and really cares that we all do well in the class. He knows his class is hard af and is sometimes condescending, in a joking matter, but he takes accountability for everything. His lectures are pretty decent as well.Take him frfr

BI203 is a fast, somewhat brutal class, that said, Beffert is a good lecturer, and he provides access to a ton of review slide decks and practice questions. To do well, you have to take good notes, review the lectures, and do all of the practice questions. Beffert's lectures are very fast, so make sure you keep up. This is nothing like BI107/108.

Beffert is easily one of the best professors at BU. His class is tough and moves quickly. Rewatch the lectures, take good notes, and UTILIZE STUDY GROUPS. His exams are VERY fair. He takes student feedback and tries his best to make the class as useful to us as possible. BI203 may seem intimidating, but you will end up really respecting this man!!

Such a nice professor. He talks really fast in class but if you rewatch every lecture and take notes you can ace the exam. He gives super good curves so the grading is really fair.

Excellent professor. Cell bio is hard but he tries to make it easier for people to get an A. Lectures are clear and exams are curved.

This class is easy to pass as long as you are attending lectures and completing the tophat homework and class questions. Going to office hours is very helpful as Prof. Beffert basically tells you exactly to what extent you need to know certain material. Make quizlets and learn as much detail as you can because the exam questions are very detailed.

Super cool professor with AMAZING powerpoint skills. Going to lecture is basically mandatory, since it gives you a head start on the dense material (and attendance is graded anyways). Try to take good notes that you can recall later. His exams are extremely difficult, but he curved them very generously, so much so that my final grade was 102%.

Cell bio is a difficult subject, but Prof. Beffert is really caring and understanding of his students. He curves the exams and offers some free participation points to help boost your grade. Tests are really difficult even if you study hard, so get ready to take some good notes. Powerpoints are VERY good and used every lecture.

Beffert is an amazing professor! I took Cell Biology and it was such a fun class! His grading is very fair and generous. His test questions are written in a unique style and the exams are long, but they are curved well and once you get used to it, you can do great in the class! I literally finished the class with over 100%, but I studied a lot.

The class is dense, and exams are difficult. However, his lectures are simply amazing and can't be compared to anything else. He's also very generous with curves and giving out free credit. I ended up with a 102%.

His cell biology is one of the best classes I ever have. Although his exam is a little bit tricky, his personality and his care for the student is great.

His lectures were amazing and very helpful. This class was hard but if you put in the effort you can do well. Going to lectures is important to do well. This class had so much content that was covered in a short amount of time but he was a very good lecturer and made it easy to learn.

great professor

Beffert can be a sassy professor, but his lectures are worth attending. The content is dense, so using unstuckstudy and the textbook helps a lot. Stay engaged and you'll do well.

Keep up with the material (DON'T CRAM!), go to office hours, and review every single hw question. Don't let the lore scare you, Beffert can be sassy (some may say rude), but he truly does care, and he can be hilarious. This class is difficult, but you have everything you need to make it manageable if you put in the effort. Attend all lectures!

Genuinely speaking from personal experience, Professor Beffert is a great professor. BI203 is a hard course by nature and there is a lot of content to go through, and he is one of the most organized and thorough professor I've ever had. I took detailed notes of every lecture and did great on the exams. don't let some of these comments mislead you.

Professor Beffert is a great professor. His lectures are very organized and everything is clearly explained. I can tell he enjoys teaching and is passionate about it. He also talks about some interesting physiology related, and I genuinely enjoyed learning in this class. If you put in the effort you will do well. He wants you to succeed too.

Prof Beffert was a great lecturer, he moves pretty fast but his slide decks and animations keep it engaging. SHOW UP TO OFFICE HOURS, barely anybody goes, but he is super approachable and will take the time to explain difficult concepts to make sure you understand. Read the textbook and focus on learning objectives!

I was nervous for this course because I had not heard many good things about Beffert but I totally loved it. He was a great teacher, always responded to emails at a timely manner (I literally emailed him at like two am once and he got back within ten minutes), the curve helps a LOT. I got like 65 on both of the first two exams and still got an A.

Grows on you throughout the semester, stick it out and make sure to review lecture content consistently. You will do good in the course as long as you stick with the content and stay up to date. Review the lecture slides

Beffert is an incredible professor and his class is really interesting. The class is challenging which causes people to dislike him. But honestly, I learned more in this class than I have in any other college course. I learned a ton about how to study in this class. If you put in the effort to study and redo the homework questions, you can get an A

The class is difficult and takes a good amount of effort to succeed. He is a very good lecturer and provides a lot of resources to succeed in class. In my experience he is also very forgiving and adapts well to how students are doing in class

I took the class over summer, which made the material really condensed and honestly difficult to follow. However, Prof. Beffert was super helpful and understanding, and took his time in order to explain concepts clearly. Make sure to re-do and memorize homework questions as he has many of them on his midterms and final. The curve helped a ton!!

Interesting dude, lectures are a snooze fest. My advice: rewatch the lectures at 2x speed and redraw the lecture slides on GoodNotes or something. Don't lack with this method because catching up on the lectures is not fun. This method took me from getting 70s to 90s on his exams.

The class is very very dense and the lectures are fast, but I really like Dr. Beffert because he is clearly passionate and engaged in the material rather than droning and sounding bored. Do the homework and read the textbooks, they will definitely help your grade because like I said the class is very dense. PS he's not a bad looking dude either!

super sassy guy, but it made the lectures interesting. I went back and watched the lecture videos every week and that helped me a ton. the exams are not easy and the lectures are pretty dense but if you watch the videos and do the homework you'll be fine.

Uwe Beffert's super chill during lecture. It can be harder to hear him if you're sitting in the back, but he goes over the slides pretty well. Make sure to do ALL homework questions, as most of them will be on exams. The only time he gets off track is when he talks about his love for running and doing other things, which I think is pretty cool.

Prof. Beffert is super knowledgable about cell bio. While he may come off as a little obnoxious, he is just being sarcastic; it's his style. He is super accessible outside of class, and if you talk to him he will always do what he can to help you learn the material. He also cares a lot about his test statistics so the class is very fair. Def take!

The professor is amazing and his class is absolutely worthy to take. However, the midterms and the final are hard. My suggestion is to read the textbook chapter first and then take his lectures. I usually finish all the readings (usually 3 chapters) and then rewatching all the lectures recording right before midterm on Monday during the weekend.

You can tell Prof Beffert loves to teach, and he is a very active lecturer. With that said, he is lowkey very sassy and rude at times, and doesn't have any sympathy for students excuses. he is very clear about what you need to know, its just a lot of content, which makes it VERY time consuming. exams are up to 110 qs in 120 mins which is intense.

Beffert is an amazing & knowledgable lecturer, but he can be kinda rude during both lecture and office hours. He's clear about what we should know for exams, and gives lots of opportunities to get your grade up in the class (ex: HW is worth 25% and you get unlimited attempts up until due date)