3.9

Vernon Bauer

Biology - Francis Marion University

3.9
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

92%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
87 total ratings

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What Students Say

Bio 105 is tough no matter what, but I'm glad I took it with Dr

BIO105 - 5.0 rating

Very good teacher and very helpful

BIO302 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B+ (4)
C+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 17 reported grades
A: 5
B+: 4
C+: 2
B: 2
Common Tags
Respected (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Caring (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
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Reviews (86)
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4.0
BIO105
Oct 9, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
BIO105
Oct 15, 2003

He's hard as hell!!

1.0
5.0
BIO105
Oct 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIO302
Nov 6, 2003

Very good teacher and very helpful

5.0
2.0
BIO220
Nov 6, 2003

Good Teacher. Looking forward to Genetics

5.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Nov 9, 2003

Best bio teacher I've had at FMU, I'm looking forward to Genetics.

3.0
3.0
BIO105
Nov 12, 2003

He is very diffcult, but he is a nice guy.

5.0
4.0
BIO401
Nov 12, 2003

the course is hard as hell, but he gives you great notes, and tests are based on notes. study your a$$ off and you'll do fairly well.

2.0
4.0
BIO105
Nov 16, 2003

I have Dr B for lecture and lab and he teach better in lab then lecture because in lecture he doesn't break things down to us(me) in terms I can understand. If you study your notes everyday for a least two hours, you will do better than what you expect.

1.0
5.0
GENETICS
Nov 17, 2003

FREAKIN DORK! HE TRIES TO MAKE EVERYTHING HARDER THAN IT HAS TO BE AND HE SOUNDS LIKE BEN STEIN. YOU WILL FALL ASLEEP.

4.0
3.0
GENETICS
Nov 24, 2003

I liked Bauer; he seemed cool to me. The class is difficult, but it is an upper level class. Go to class and review your notes and study like you're supposed to and you should do well.

2.0
5.0
BIO105
Nov 25, 2003

I don't recommend this class unless you are a complete guiness. His test are hard and the overall class average is a 57 (and there are 80 students in the class!)He will help after class but if you have other classes it's kind of pointless!

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Dec 5, 2003

Dr. Bauer is an excellent teacher! His notes are very thorough and he is always available for questions or explanations. Most of the kids in this class are freshman. They don't understand yet what makes a professor a good teacher. They will at some point!

4.0
4.0
BIO105
Dec 6, 2003

The class is difficult but if you start hard, and I do mean hard, you should at least get a C. Plus he gives opportunity to earn extra points and the final is based on previous test. Very fair professor.

4.0
5.0
BIO105
Dec 8, 2003

overall good teacher. hard yes lord! but . . . he will help you, even though i never went for help. give blood and get perfect attendence and you will probably pass. i got a "D" and i was never so happy to get a D in my life!!

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Dec 12, 2003

Bio 105 was hard, but Dr. B. was just preparing us for tougher courses at FMU. Thank you Dr. B for a great semester.

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Mar 24, 2004

It's not that he is a hard teacher, it's just that the material covered in this class is very complex. Dr. Bauer is willing to help you if you need it, and if you work hard you will get a good grade, but just remember it is a grade you have to work for

5.0
5.0
GENETICS
Mar 25, 2004

craziest man that I know! Freakin hard too! Smartest man alive!

5.0
2.0
BIO401
Mar 28, 2004

Will learn a lot

3.0
4.0
BIO
Mar 30, 2004

SUCKS!!!! RUN DON"T TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO KEEP UP YOUR GPA.

5.0
4.0
BIO105
Apr 1, 2004

Wow! Dr.B is the hottest man alive! Dr. Shannon..you only wish that you looked this good! All the way down to his **** mobile!

5.0
4.0
GENETICS
Apr 2, 2004

One of the best teachers I've ever had.he is fun and funny, makes sure you understand and cares if you get it or not.The class isn't easy but it's well worth the work.I highly recommend Dr. Bauer to anyone.Even if you think you wont' like genetics,take it

5.0
3.0
GENETICS
May 3, 2004

Dr. B is awesome. He keeps the class interesting and fun. He is extremely helpful and made me fall in love with genetics!!!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
GENETICS
May 3, 2004

Dr.B,You rock! Thanks for a challenging semester you were very helpful to me and you have a great sense of humor! Take care, I won't be seeing you anymore but I may stop in from time to time to say hello! Go 24 :) ~~~>Anna

5.0
4.0
GENETICS
May 4, 2004

Genetics is the second course I've had under Dr. Bauer, and he is far and away the best teacher I've had at FMU. The subject material is difficult, but he takes the time to make sure that you understand it. He's very helpful outside of class too.

5.0
3.0
BIO105L
May 14, 2004

His Biology labs were easy. The lab reports weren't hard and you can re-do them for a better grade (at least the first one, but we only had one due to an ice storm) His quizzes are a little hard, but he usually offers a little extra credit to help out.

5.0
3.0
401
May 22, 2004

Study your notebook, it is your bible for this class!

5.0
4.0
GENETICS
Jul 27, 2004

Dr. Bauer is a GREAT GUY. I've only had him once, but he is cool. If you don't understand it he will explain it to you so you will. If you don't study and keep up you won't last in this class. It is hard, no joke. But, he is cool and the BEST.

4.0
3.0
BIO105L
Oct 9, 2004

Great professor!

4.0
3.0
BIO
Oct 19, 2004

I really like biology and Dr. Bauer. He has a great since of humor.

5.0
2.0
MOLECBIO
Oct 30, 2004

He was a very great teacher. He presents the notes on power point which was a plus. He explains things very well. His grading is a little harsh but if you study the notes from the power point well you will not have any problem. There is really no point in getting the book for the class at all either

5.0
1.0
BIOLOGY105
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2004

Dr. Bauer Is an easy A. All you gotta do is study the easy notes that he gave you in class, your lab, and the vocabulary for the experiment you'll be doing that week and you're bound to easily pass it.

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY105
Nov 7, 2004

Dr. Bauer is really a good teacher and his notes and lectures is pretty easy if you study.

4.0
2.0
BIO105L
Nov 24, 2004

His class is easy. He's ready to go home the same as you. But his quizzes are sometimes unclear. You don't know what to expect on them.

1.0
5.0
BIO
Dec 18, 2004

Dr. Bauer guit rating yourself! His class is hard. He thinks he's the s*** (needs a tan). Hard as hell. DON'T TAKE HIM. YOU WILL FAIL!

5.0
1.0
GENETICS
Jan 11, 2005

One of the easiest and most interesting classes I've taken. We didn't have to take any notes or read the book. Everything came in the notebook you have to buy.

2.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
May 21, 2005

very unclear when trying to explain information. His voice is very disturbing-its like

1.0
5.0
BIO105
Aug 1, 2005

IF U TAKE HIM U WILL HAVE TO RETAKE IT. POINT BLANK!!! I PROMISE U ALL THINK TWICE UNLESS THAT IS UR LAST CHOICE.

4.0
5.0
GENETICS
Aug 15, 2005

He was such a cool guy. I learn so much! He used PP and interfaced with the students using the latest technology. I felt like I could really relate to him. He was very available for help after class. I would take another course from him in the future.

5.0
1.0
BIO105L
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2005

My lab class was at the end of the day so he was always ready to get the exeriment over with. We skipped one experiment. A class did the lab before ours left it on the board, he let us just copy their info and use it to answer the questions in the lab maunel. He's an easy A if you study the notes he give.

3.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Oct 14, 2005

Learned a lot; easy if you study. Sometimes spoke really low and it was difficult to understand what he was saying.

3.0
3.0
BIO105
Nov 3, 2005

The class is relatively easy if you apply yourself. He makes corny jokes to keep the class relaxed but overall very helpful and a good professor.

4.0
4.0
BIO105L
Nov 3, 2005

he is a good teacher but his lab quizzes are hard. good thing is you always get out of lab early.he will help you if you ask him

4.0
5.0
BIO105
Nov 29, 2005

A very nice guy and always willing to help you outside of class. TESTS ARE EXTREMELY HARD!!! You study for days and days and still can't break a low B. Questions are tricky and require a lot of critical thinking.

4.0
5.0
BIO105
Dec 1, 2005

Bauer is a fairly nice guy, but the tests are horrible. You can know every thing there is to know about each answer, but still not be able to pick the right one for the question.

4.0
3.0
BIO105
Dec 9, 2005

He's a really nice guy and the notes are typed but you take ALOT of them. The tests are EXTREMELY hard. No matter how long you study, you're still probably not going to past. The last test I could recite all the notes to but i still got a bad grade.

5.0
4.0
BIOL302
Dec 16, 2005

The material presented in this Embryology class isn't hard material, Dr. Bauer just makes it hard. You only have 3 tests and 6 quizes so there is alot of material to study for one test. If you study A LOT you will do pretty well.

5.0
5.0
BIO
Mar 30, 2006

very knowledgable

3.0
4.0
BIOLOGY105
Apr 6, 2006

His test are EXTREMELY hard. I wouldn't recommend anyone to take this class. In this class, you recieved a lot of notes.

5.0
3.0
BIO105LAB
Aug 12, 2006

Had this guy for lab. Swell guy - I enjoyed the lab so much more than the class.

5.0
4.0
BIO401
Oct 27, 2006

Seriously guys, why are you in school? If you have a hard time in Dr. Bauer's class, you will fail miserably at your career in biology unless you think flipping burgers is a career. Yes, he makes you think. (it is not illegal yet!!) Yes, he challenges you. I'd rather learn the material than to regurgitate it. Go whine to your employer....

1.0
5.0
BIO401
Nov 1, 2006

He is a really hard and not helpful at all . Very backwards only helps out the ones doing good when he needs to help out the ones that really need help!!!!

4.0
4.0
BIO220
Dec 14, 2006

He is a good teacher, but his tests are extremely hard. They are mostly essay, so make sure that you know your notes! It is an essential for his class.

5.0
2.0
BIOL411
May 8, 2007

Just wanted to give Dr. B his first Chilli Pepper!!!! For everyone else this class was not hard at all..no need to be in a class like this unless your a Biology Major..then it would be difficult and not enjoyable...and if you don't enjoy it maybe you should look into another major!?!

5.0
4.0
BIO104
Dec 21, 2008

Be sure to write great notes, highlighting the key points helps. Study for 2 or more hours and you are gold...and be sure to study directly from his study guide.

5.0
4.0
BIO401
Oct 25, 2009

Very good teacher, genetics is a hard class but he makes it easy to learn. If you are willing to try he is willing to help. Does give alot of homework but it helps.

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Nov 21, 2009

Dr. Bauer is amazing! I love his teaching style. He seems... odd at first but he really isn't. If your a Bio major check out Ars Medica too. He leads that. He gives you all the notes online so you don't have to copy everything down in class. It really helps you concentrate. I really don't use my book other than the figure, which are useful.

2.0
4.0
BIO105
Apr 4, 2010

I could not understand what was going on..I didn't like the style that he teaches in and test were extremely hard. If you can, take another professor

5.0
4.0
BIO101
Jan 5, 2011

Professor Vernon was one of the best professors i have ever had!! He is very helpful! If you ever need help with anything he is always willing to help. His tests are pretty hard, but if you study and ask questions you shouldnt have any trouble!He also gives extra credit towards the end of the semester.

5.0
4.0
BIO401
Mar 16, 2011

DR BAUER IS BY FAR MY FAVORTE PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD AT FMU. HE IS SO HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING! YES, HIS MATERIAL IS DIFFICULT BUT THIS IS A SENIOR LEVEL COURSE AND IS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE EASY! IF YOU STUDY LIKE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO AND ACTUALLY ATTEND AND TAKE GREAT NOTES! THEN YOU SHOULD BE FINE! YOU HAVE TO REALLY EARN UR GRADE IN HERE!

2.0
4.0
BIO105
Jun 28, 2011

Bauer was hard but good. You learn so much. He is willing to help. Lab helps boost your grade. Strongly recommend.

5.0
5.0
BIO105
Mar 29, 2012

Dr. Bauer is by far one of my favorite professors at FMU. He is very difficult and his tests are never easy, but if you come to class and pay attention you should be okay. I still remember everything that I learned, and I'm not even a biology major. Take Him!!!

5.0
2.0
BIO105
Mar 29, 2012

For best results visit his office once a week.

5.0
2.0
BIO105
May 28, 2012

he is a very good teacher! he is willing to help anyone who needs it and gives plenty of examples in class to help you understand. study for his tests and youll do great.

4.0
2.0
BIO105AND115
Oct 9, 2013

if you are good at taking notes then take his class!!! his test come straight from the notes!! just study the notes over and over. I barely opened my book!! and he's a piece of cake for bio 115, he doesn't make you do all the extra lab stuff!!

4.0
4.0
BIO105
Oct 29, 2013

Class is hard simply because its bio. He is a tough teacher. ALOT of notes. He tries to help "freshman" understand how to take notes. He talks fast. He is extremely smart!! No extra credit and you need your book for futher studies. OVerall hard class, unless you study more then the usual.

5.0
3.0
DEVELOPMENTALB
Grade: Pass
Dec 14, 2013

He gives lots of notes and goes a little fast during class. If you need any questions answered he is more than willing to help. He really cares about his students more than most professors do. He makes you think but if you want to be ready for a career in biology TAKE HIM. If you study a little bit along and along youll do fine.

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2014

Bio 105 is tough no matter what, but I'm glad I took it with Dr. Bauer. He's a really good teacher and he gives you lots of chances to be successful in his class.

2.0
4.0
BIO105
Dec 18, 2014

Take the Notes!!! Print the Notes!! read and reread them until the day of the test. Record The Lectures because he talks very fast and you will be lost at times!!! DO your HOMEWORK BEFORE THE TESTS and stick around for test reviews. If you do those steps you'll past

5.0
1.0
6215
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 6, 2015

Masteringbiology account required e-textbook included. I didn't need 105115, but I took it anyway because Dr. Bauer is a great professor. If there are concepts you don't understand, youtubecrashcourse or kahnacademy. He posted the answer key after each exam until the following exam. ^^^Primo way to ace the final. Interesting lectures!

5.0
3.0
105
Jan 14, 2015

Dr. Bauer is the best Biology professor at FMU! His tests can be tricky but if you study the notes he gives in class you'll do fine. He is very lenient when it comes to homework. If you forget to do the Mastering Biology homework, he will open it back up for you to retry it. I would definitely take Dr. Bauer again!

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2015

Very good professor. Very easy to talk to if you don't understand something. Emails back very quick. Expect a good bit of homework. Tests are tough, you will need to study for them, but it is worth it by the final.

5.0
2.0
BIO105
Grade: B+
Jan 14, 2016

Dr. Bauer is awesome ! Attendance is not required , but serves as extra credit if you attend class daily . Tests are pretty much directly from the notes and study guide . Also make certain that you do your homework, do not shrug it off . He is very helpful , and clear cut with his lectures .

2.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: C
Mar 5, 2016

I wouldn't recommend this professor.

4.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

awesome

5.0
3.0
BIO105
Grade: C+
Nov 4, 2016
Would take again

He's a great teacher. Really helped me out when my life outside of school got really tough. I am dyslexic and he went through the trouble to put the test in Dyslexic friendly font just for me. Trusky a 10 out of 10!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO105
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Bauer is awesome! He wants you to succeed & it shows. The class itself is hard, but he's able to break it down to where you understand. If you still don't understand, don't be afraid to ask because he will help you. Homework is a huge part. Do your homework and study for his test. You will make it!

Clear grading criteria
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
PA500
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2017
Would take again

Incredibly intelligent and helpful. Truly enjoyed this class

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
BIOL411
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2017
Would take again

This is a 400 level bio course, so of course there is going to be some work. However, you will actually LEARN and be able to apply the material afterwards. Dr. Bauer is always willing to help you during office hours as well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
BIO105
Apr 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend anyone to take any of his lecture courses.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOL411
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor! Gives you plenty of opportunity to get grades and is willing to help out if you do not understand.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
BIO401
Grade: C+
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bauer is amazing. Only has a lecture notebook which is cheap. He gives second chance points on the first two exams. He explains material clearly and doesnt rush. He always is there when you need help and shows you exactly where to find the correct answer and examples. 3rd exam isnt cumulative and is the final; will help you out if you try hard

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO401
Jan 2, 2020
Would take again

Took Dr. Bauer a few years ago and I'm currently in graduate school. Advice to everyone, if you go on to a graduate program SAVE YOUR LECTURE NOTEBOOK AND ALL HOMEWORK!!! They are a complete life-saver in graduate school. He taught me so much when I took him. Yes, Genetics and FMU Bio classes are hard in general, but you will thank them later on!

5.0
5.0
BIO401
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

He is an AMAZING professor and I lived in his office asking him questions every single day! He always helped me when I asked. He encouraged me throughout the year to succeed in his class, he believed in me when I didn't believe in myself! You have to buy a cheap notebook with all the notes inside. STUDY EVERYDAY. grade is earned. Gave extra credit

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
BIOL411
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2024
Would take again

No doubt about it, he is one of the best teachers at FMU, but also one of the most challenging as far as course content is concerned. He is very good at outlining what will be on tests and labs. He is understanding and will accommodate anyone if need be.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIOL401
Grade: B+
Aug 12, 2025
Would take again

He is a very good professor. He teaches by having his slides on the board, then explains the material without repeating what is on the slides. His notes and labs are found in little books that he made himself, so you do not have to write down all of his info again. Test can be hard as he can make a multiple choice question difficult to answer.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B+ (4)
C+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(2)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 17 reported grades
A: 5
B+: 4
C+: 2
B: 2
Common Tags
Respected (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Caring (2)
EXTRA CREDIT (2)
Accessible outside class (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.44 avg change
Apr
Apr
Jan
Apr
Jan
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

105

5.0

(1)

401

5.0

(1)

6215

5.0

(1)

BIO302

5.0

(1)

MOLECBIO

5.0

(1)
+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BIO

4.3

BIOL302

4.0

BIO104

4.0

BIO101

4.0

BIOL401

4.0

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