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Reviews (206)
He is not good at all. He gives a lot of quiz. He's quiz are hard and whatever he went over in class is not in the quiz.
He is the worst teacher I have ever had. He is extremely hard to understand due to his strong accent and when you ask him a question he does not give you a complete answer. If looking for an A, forget it. Nobody gets an A in his class. It's EXTREMELY hard just to pass.
Not a very fair teacher.Has no patience, and his test are not from lecture. DO NOT TAKE him if you want to pass.
You absolutley must be very very confident in yourself as a good learner. Stashenko is very very hard. His extra credit is a 15 page paper. He does not directly answer questions. His teaching style is right out of the book, no handouts, notes or study guides. This is a very big warning! You must be ready to more or less teach yourself the material
The WORST PROFESSOR ever. I took him from the lab. He doesn't know how to teach. He doesn't speak clearly. You have to learn everything by yourself. He doesn't really help his students, he doesn't give review before the exam and his tests are "unpredictable." Nobody is getting an "A" in his class. Don't take his class, you'll waste your money!!!
Absolutley HORRIBLE!! I cant believe he hasnt been fired yet. He NEVER answers anyones questions. If you need help with something, his response is "look in your book" He comes to class 20 mintues late & the day of the final, he opened the doors for us 50 mintues late! STAY FAR AWAY.. HE ONLY PASSES 3-5 PEOPLE OUT OF THE 27 THAT ENTER HIS CLASS!
HORRIBLE TEACHER...does not speak english, won't help help you...He's basically a waste of space
to keep it real he is very smart. knows his stuff. if you have hours apon hours to memorize the book, take him. cuz thats the best chance you have pass. if you have a busy life i wouldnt recommend it. quizes every class. he has a strong accent. plan on studying for this class every second of free time. brilliant man tho
UMMMM YEAH. OMG, i finally fail a class in my freaking life. but it aint my fault. IT'S ALL HIM. I dont get what he's teaching. He's quizes and tests are messed up. If you want to pass Bio lab, BEWARE OF VETALEY. STAY AWAY.
Extreme caution!He is not willing to help in anyways. Very short fused and doesn't answer questions enough.He doesn't reply to emails promptly and doesn't take the blame for any mistakes he makes.Sends very confusing messages:more than once assigns pages to study,quizzes from anywhere.Can be very arrogant and demeaning when addressing students.
BEWARE!!! to put in simple terms, this is THE worst teacher in the world. he will NOT pass you no matter what, he will NOT help you in any manner, he tells you to ask questions and when you do, he will ask every person in the room until he finds an answer or say "read book" very hard to comprehend. impossible tests. grading system in coded.HORRIBLE
Let me tell you this is the first time I am rating a professor. This guy is not fit to be teaching, he is complicated.Do not and let me repeat DO NOT take his class he is out to fail you he should go home and teach in his country leave America.He really stinks.A class of 25 ended up with 10 and 4 pass you add it up he is so stupid don't be fooled.
If you want to learn it is way to go. A lot of reading, memeorisation, examination and most important - understanding of practical aplication of presented materials. Do not enter his class if you have party or date in previous evening
I like him.
Very strong accent, English skills not good enough to teach course. Mixes up prepositions, uses double negatives, test questions very unclear. 1st test day 3 Makes mistakes on test, refuses to correct them. Wants things sent by email, but claims he doesn't get the email. Students show him proof email sent, he says 'not my problem, talk to IT'.
Ummmm...he's DrS! It's a very rigorous course, but with hard work and dedication...you'll be fine! I have very poor study habits and I managed to do fairly well in the class! Attendance is not mandatory but you'll probably regret it if you miss his lectures. Write down everything that he says and writes...YOU WILL SEE THEM AGAIN! Good Luck
well this is not an easy class but if you want to learn this subject in and out then i recommend it. out of all my classes i love this class the most. if your read and study what he assigns then you will pass. it;s a tough class but an A is not impossible
I took BIO LAB with him and, yes he is a good teacher. But I spent more time for one credit class than a three credit class. You need to do a lot of research and work to be good ( B)
I took him for lab and at first his class seemed great and it was but for some reason i was failing the class. I did all the homework, showed up to class EVERY single time and did all the labs and still failed.I ended up withdrawing from his class.
He has a strong accent but knows what he is talking about. Show up to all classes, do all the labs, and read the textbook for further insight. His test aren't that hard if you studied and know your stuff, otherwise it will be a nightmare.
He speaks with a heavy Ukrainian accent which at times can pose a problem in class. I find myself asking him to repeat material but he never seems to mind. Overall, the class is tough but if you do your work and study you'll be fine. He's a good professor, just don't argue with him. He's intimidating at first but that will wear off sooner or later.
Everything they say about him is true! extremly hard class. you must study a lot. He is not the most helpful person. He is not approachable. I hated even speaking to him. I suggest you do not take him. Tests are very hard and not multiple choice all fill in and very complicated. he always finds a way to say your wrong and his right. terrible
I like him
An A is attainable. 4 each 50 question mult choice exams. 1 ea 5 page paper. Reviews were tedious but thorough and the questions on test were verbatim from review. Gives a guide for paper so follow guide and you should get an A on paper. Attend quiz given each class for 5 pnts ea (pass or fail). He also provides enough extra credit opps.
Yes, his lecture is in depth eventhought his tests and exams are just on the surface.If your interested in learning and understanding the human body in depth this is the instructore for you. If you just wan to wing it, you might just want to get another instructor.I can gurante you when your finish with this class your going to be able to follow wi
One thing I love about this instrutor is that he is passionate about what he does. He wants you to share the same passion as him and learn eventhough it may be little .He wants you to try and be determine
Took him for the lab part.Easy teacher, his notes and powerpoints are just like the test and quizes just stay on top of his notes.If you take him for nights prepare to stay to the end takes attendance after class to make sure you were there.Prepare to spell out every word on the test so get your spelling game up
Very good teacher, he knows his stuff and he simplifies and helps you understand the material being taught. Manageable amount of HW and quizzes and he gives you points just for showing up to class. You take allot of notes but there is nothing on the test that aren?t in his notes. Very easy class so far, just study for his tests.
Taking him now for spring 2011, he may have an accent, but he is a great prof, he keeps u awake in his lab,I promise that u won't feel bored, his knoWledge is unlimitted, he is respectful and funny at the same time, I have very high respect for him bcoz he deserves it. I won't hisitate to take him again for AP2 if he's been available.
Took him for A/P Lab 1. He is difficult, so if you're not one who likes to study a lot, I would not recommend him. If you are an above average student and like a challenge, then definitely take him. You will learn a lot!
Hands down the best professor on campus! His lectures are interesting, informative and he's actually quite funny. However, be prepared to study 24/7 in order to make an A or B. Nursing students: he's tough because he wants you to be prepared for the nursing program. (Don't listen to the whiners)
he's great. you really have to be dedicated.DONT takelab and lecture on the same day lol..its double the work due on the same day. Be present or you'll be behind like 2 chapters lol
So far he is the best
Awesome professor!!! Assignments are done on-line and they were very helpful. You cannot miss class or come in late. However I really liked him and I will take his class again.
I would not recommend this professor.
This professor is just terrible. Instructions are so unclear and when you ask a question about them he really makes you feel dumb. Ive never withdrawn and i had to. the work load is crazy and so is he.
You have to do journals, experiments, and a discussion. This professor tells you that everything is related to the science and you should learn all of this. Be prepare to work hard.
What? Yea it’s true his class is kind of hard and you have to be there so you won't miss anything but let me tell you he is a wonderful teacher. I know he talks a lot but he will help you a great deal for you to be a better student. Yea he gives several assignments but he gives you like a week to do them and they are not all due on the same day.
Wouldn't recommend him to anyone who dislikes hard work, but overall an excellent teacher. Challenges you to think outside your comfort zone. Like I said, is a hard grader, will reword you if you follow his instruction give chance for you to succeed at least he is actually teaches, which is what he's there to do.
If you want a real education, take him. I don't understand why people bash this professor. He is an old fashion teacher (according to him – start teaching in 1979 – wow!!!!!!) who teaches the way students can really learn and not just breeze through the course by doing no work and cheating.
He presents each lab with brief description of the day’s work & orients the class. He does not spoon feed. He will answer questions only after student has made some effort to answer the question on their own. I found it annoying at first but I am now much more of an independent learner. Cares about student success and worry about your grades
Dr. VS is absolutely brilliant. Some of the students in my class complained that it was too hard and it was extremely difficult if you didn't study or most likely “do not care”. He presents the material clearly and thoroughly. His tests are strait forward . I wish I had more professors like him.
His study guides and his test do not always match up. Must study book. He knows his stuff. Ask questions if you are confused. He will help you understand. Do not drop if getting low grades. You will pass. He is sufficiently fair with grading. Do not give up. She makes sure you pass. Take this professor!!
Dr. VS has been one of my favorite professors the last two semesters. Took him for AP1 and AP2. He challenges you and makes you think but you are a better student for it. Anyone that gives him a bad review did not try very hard. With minimal studying and paying attention in class I got As both semesters. Great teacher if you want to learn.
Run from this online class. He is by far the worst professor I have ever had. If you ask a question he will only respond by stating refer to instructions. All critiques of your work are not personalized. He creates one critiques of every one work and you have to guess at what you did wrong. I am a straight A student telling you dont take it.
I would not advise taking this course. The instructions for assignments are not clear. How assignments are expected to be submitted is not clear. When you ask for an explanation, the professor acts defensively like you are trying to get him in trouble. Does not explain where points were lost on assignments. Does not grade in a timely manner. Don't.
I would not recommend this professor to anyone interested in passing. He turned a class that should have been fun into a complete nightmare. Does not provide clear instructions and gets upset when you ask him to clarify. Long assignments with nowhere to upload them... when you ask, he says to figure it out. Not helpful at all. Don't do it.
Dr. VS is tough; same time majority of my friends whom took his classes get and stay in nursing program. According to them he never fail student if you work with him. He do not have easy A you going to earn it.
I would not suggest this professor at all. The assignments were all uploaded to blackboard and I was able to see my posted pictures and labs, but credit was taken off for everyone of them because he was not able to see the pictures. Worst experience with an online lab and I blame it on the professor.
Ordered lab kit ($300) for home dissections for A&P 2 lab online. Pages & pages of unclear, unorganized expectations. Gets angry at students' lack of understanding. Put in WAY MORE time than required & still didn't understand expectations. Lots of tech issues - where to submit, how to openattach, etc. DO NOT TAKE ONLINE - lost all $ when I dropped
I actually just started the class online and I regret doing so. This is def a class I wouldn't take online if you have the option. For a 1 credit class there is ALOT of writing and work. I almost feel I should of taken a English class as a refresher. I had to drop one of my classes due to this class. It has taken a lot of my time in these few days
He is exhibiting more patience and care about students success than any instructor during my 3 years in college.
He is very intelligent and patient for student success
Want to pass. He's you're guy. Such an amazing professor!
He is tough but fare if you need help - sack politely you'll get help.
He is a great Professor with the goal to pass all of his students. His study guides are the actual tests! Very helpful
This is my 7th online class; first time it went flawless. Best class ever.
National Honor society and 3.89 GPA, first week into class he gives me 1/10 because his instructions aren't clear. People told me not to take his class and boy they were right. 10 pages of instructions and still doesn't get his point across.
Clear, concise professor! Very organized & I NEED that! Took him for A&P 1 online. Obviously this class not for "honor society" dudes. Quizzes are not timed with multiple attempts (different questions on new attempts - BUT this prepares you for the test!) studied all quizzes for the exams (which ARE timed).
Dr. VS is the most knowledgeable and concise professor I have had. His courses are not"easy" but if you want to learn something, not just ace through the course, he is the one to take. Incredible course.
Best online experience ever
One word! Run! Don't take him! Unclear assignments! 3.95 gpa and was going to fail his class. Be smart don't take him.
As long as he see's that you are trying you should have no worries. If you do not attend class, do not expect to pass. Ask a lot of questions! Participation matters.
By far THE best professor I have encountered. Extremely motivating and always there when you need help.
When you first start out with this class you will say "oh my gosh it's so much work " and for someone who took this class on campus twice before taking him . I wish I just took him to begin with . Read the instructions , set up a conference with him so he can go it over with you . It's sooooo much more easier than it looks
If you do not have an hour or so daily or an entire sat/sun to devote to this class DO NOT take it. There are weekly assignments containing 1-6 experiments with varying degrees of work necessary. Positive: if you have no other choice it is possible to do this class, Negative: 4x the amount of work than a normal class, directions can be unclear
Professor Vetaley Stashenko is an amazing teacher . In this class powerpoints and videos to help a lot with the assignments for chapters. He is an is a great teacher and I would definitely take any class he teaches. I highly recommend him great teacher.
I have taken Prof. Stashenko for A&P 1/ A&P Lab. The lab class is the hardest. The direction are unclear at times and the experiment are alot of work. However the professor will give you additional time to complete. It possible to make an A with hard work. It wasn't so bad so I took her again for A&P 2/Lab and Microbiology. All A's. All 5 classes
He is very knowledgeable and will make you think to learn.
Lectures are CLEAR THOROUGH & LONG. Fair grader. Fair test, NO surprises! Open to questions, VERY approachable & doesn't mind going over material. Shares great tips to help w/ memorization. Lots of info but if you show READINESS to LEARN, he WILL meet you half way, DON'T EXPECT FREE RIDE
My favorite professor of all time i took him for A&P1 lecture With LAB and A&P2 lecture. He is the best of the best. I would not take anyone else. He gives you plenty of resources to make you pass his class and understand the material. I would recommend him to everyone I meet. He really cares about his students so TAKE HIM!!!
First off he's very unclear when it comes to his rubrics. Info about the class when you first start is all over the place. You have to participate in the discussion assignments nearly everyday for the 10 points. When doing the discussion you cant use textbook as source, only science magazines/articles/library. why even have the book then? easytests
Dr. V is a great professor. His lecture demonstrations are unusual and you actually almost force to learn something. Read your book before class to stay ahead and you can get an A if you apply yourself. I'm taking him again got Anat 2!
Great teacher! He is a very happy and positive person which makes a difference when teaching! He cares about his students and their success. Definitely recommend him as a teacher! You are always prepared for your tests and he is willing to answer any of your questions.
Funny, knows what he's talking about. I would take him again in a heart beat. There is a review before each test which helps. A great person, great professor. You have to actually try to fail with him!
I took his A&P I lab online. He was extremely disorganized on blackboard. Lots of different places to look in order to complete a task. Because he requires your discussion and 3 responses to 3 students, to each be done on a separate day to get full points, it takes 4 days to complete the weekly discussions. Would not recommend to take him online.
Professor V S is an awesome professor. Explains everything to where you understand it. Not a hard grader. If you ever have questions he is very eager to help you! I would definitely take another class taught by him and recommend to future students needing this course.
Best experience; listen show up, ask questions, enjoy.
I love Professor V. Sometimes he can be hard to please, but he is more than willing to help. He is brilliant! If you keep an open mind this can be a super enjoyable class.
Amazing! Easy A if you read the pwrpnts and answer the study guide Q.'s before the exams. I took it online in 6 weeks. Tests every week. No mid-term or final! Easy discussions and research assignments weekly (sometimes you, literally, just had to cut and paste a paragraph from another website). TAKE THIS CLASS & PROFESSOR ONLINE! You will thank me!
I came from a small college to take credits over the summer for my major and to transfer to a new college. Professor S. is amazing. He's funny, knowledgeable, and and overall great professor. If you get a chance to take his psychology class, TAKE IT you won't regret it.
He's not that bad. There is a lot of work but my advice would be to work ahead if you have the time. I ended up with an A because I worked ahead and asked questions a lot. He is willing to help
Hes an amazing and very passionate professor. He makes the chemistry class fun, and challenging. Now I will be honest the discussion are a bit much! To respond to 3 people on separate days can be kind of tiring and time consuming. But overall the class was very informative.
Lets state this, When I took this class his Lecture Audios were not working. So I paid for an Online class that basically asked me to teach my self. 150+Slides Each lesson every week. Discussion posts that punish you when you start your discussions on the due date. 10 question Quizzes... 10! questions out of 100+ Facts you need to remember. Dont.
One of the best professors
Very caring Professor, talk to him if you have an issue or need help. Take his self study quizzes, you will pass his class easily. Funny.
Dr. VS is a very sweet gentle man, and he may seem kinda hard at first on the first day. Yet he is a complete sweetheart, and he does care about his students a lot. He is a sure A, and please come every day and be active with asking the questions. Very nice sweet man, well respected !
The man is a brilliant teacher, with an amazing and he's funny.
If you are looking for a class to pass, DO NOT TAKE. I decided to take this class online because I work full time. This professors class is ALL OVER THE PLACE! Never replys to emails. Beware. Luckily I passed with a C.
Simply the best
Amazing combination of wisdom and caringness. If you have a problem you should talk to him right away, he is most caring professor in the college
The biggest issue with me is that this professor is so difficult to understand., he makes absolutely no sense what so ever. Sample of his writing is: "1.)Now common is discovery new elements, how it is happen? 2. How new elements named, how about old which is known for centuries? 3. How universal names of the elements?"
Now I am in the nursing program. I feel very lucky to be in his A&P 1 and 2 in comparison with my classmates.
Loved this professor! Do all your work and you will get a good grade. All answers to homework and tests can be found in the power points and videos he provides.
Good teacher and really cares that you learn the material in order to be more successful in upcoming career in healthcare.
As long as you complete the homework assignments, you'll be fine. He's a fair professor and responded to all my emails quite quickly.
Dr. VS is an amazing professor. He is tough in class and has many many questions that count as participation. He can be intense but if you are ready to learn, take him! You wont be sorry. He teaches above and beyond what is necessary but i cant thank him enough for preparing me the way he did.
Dr. VS is hilarious. I took him for both AP1 and AP2. One of my favorite teachers overall. He will make you learn your stuff and his exams are not easy, but he literally gives you all of the material to study, so it's not that difficult either. Go to class because he explains things really well.
If you do not know Anatomy well, do not take him. Every homework assignment i turned it in hoping it was correct & complete because he wasn't even sure what needed to be done. ugh. Overall, my experience made me go to class with a high heart rate because it was nothing but stress.
This Professor is all over the place. His class is so unstructured, unorganized, and unclear. If you ask any questions he always answers you back with vague, broad, and sometimes sarcastic responses. Grading is a mess and doesn't make any sense. You won't learn A&P, you will just focus on completing the large amounts of assignments he gives.
Professor Vetaley Stashenko is a very knowledgeable person. He really teaches interesting things and answer all questions that students might have. He does give a lot of work but it is not that hard. As long as you do the work you will be fine.
I took this class a second time. I should enroll in Professor V class from the beginning. If you do what he asks - you will be happy and I do realize - I did learn.
He made all his lectures engaging by using visuals and personal stories to aid in his teaching. Every test or quiz I recall taking was multiple choice so just make a quizlet and go over the material a few times and you're all set.
I am taking his hybrid class, so we meet once a week for an hour. During that hour, we do not learn a single thing about anatomy. He rambles on for the hour about one subject that doesnt even pertain to A&P. When students ask questions, he responds "you werent paying attention." He is very disrespectful. He also never answers students questions.
He is knowledgeable, to some degree funny and engages everyone to be part of the discussion. His answers are always very detailed.
He is a good teacher, and, teaches well, makes sure you understand, and he's very direct and gets straight to the point. His lectures are super amazing, you can never get bored with him and he's very funny. If you like intellectual jokes, choose Dr. VS
I took Professor VS online A&P classes and it was pretty straightforward. There are four tests, section quizzes, and chapter discussions. It may seem kind of tedious, but it is fairly easy if you put in some effort.
If you study what you learn in his class you can't go wrong, really great professor- don't yawn in his class.
Didn't show up to our first day of class, and it just went downhill from there. He was not helpful at all, he was just rude to students.
It is a good college because professors like Dr. VS, but I will be transferring to a University once I get my associates. I'll miss you Dr.
If you want to pass go take anyone else, I didn't even sign up for his class and got switched over to him because he was full time, I did hybrid and the material for quizzes was no where to be found and you have to video tape yourself for the test and he is pretty disrespectful, don't do it, I'm tell in you.
Not recommended unless you can teach yourself. Does not respond to e-mails timely and "Extra Credit" is not counted as "Extra Credit", he counts it as an extra assignment that can hurt your grade and is EXTREMELY time consuming. DO NOT TAKE HIM!
It is a hard class and he is a tough professor so the work you do in the class matches the difficulty of it. Lectures are great due to explaining what you need to know in his notes but he is kind of strict and takes off points on your exam if you do not attempt to answer questions during lectures. Not bad overall
I enrolled in Dr. VS anatomy class, and I absolutely enjoyed it. Professor is an amazing teacher; he's extremely smart and very helpful. I learned so many things in his class also. I would definitely recommend him to other students. I cannot wait to enroll in another class with Dr. VS.
It was much easier than I was thinking. Read and follow start here folder. Dr. VS provide a plenty of practice.
Dr. Vs is an absolutely wonderful instructor . I am taking him online microbiology course as well as lab. he is very straight forward and clear with the assignments. You must work through your entire lab manual. He is a big advocate for health and understanding how to maintain it, and pretty much all aspects of biology. He is very intelligent.
Do not take this professor please. I do not know why his ratings are so good on here. His tests were nothing like the quizzes or what he told us to study. The diagrams on the tests were so poor you couldn't even tell what the arrows are pointing at. On top of all that, his answer keys are wrong for every test so a lot of questions marked wrong.
Great class, awesome professor. As long as you are not lazy it should be an A.
Dr Steshanko's class was very easy. Pay attention to the lectures in class & take notes. Do the assignments on canvas. Take the 4 tests (no lockdown required). If you get 85% or higher on all 4 tests, you don't have to take the final. Be respectful, keep your phone put away, participate. You will walk away with an easy A & you will learn a lot!
Can come off as intimidating at first. Show up for class, take notes, study. You will do fine. If you are looking for an easy A, keep walking. Dr Steshanko prepares you for the medical field. This is information you will NEED if you planning on trying to get into the nursing program. You can take an easier professor & not be prepared for Hesi.
Super easy class, the great professor, take his class if it is offered!
Class was challenging Professor did push us heard, all of us was amazed with our grades.
I am currently enrolled in BSC2085 with this professor online. Clear assignments, clear due dates and grading criteria. No games. Epitome of what online course should be. Responsive via messaging. I recommend him and will be enrolling with him for future courses.
I have no idea why this professor has good rating. he is plain out AWFUL. i had reached out for help multiple times and his response each time were insults at me, or implying i was stupid. he is unprofessional and very rude. Never in my life have I been disrespected for ASKING FOR HELP. very inappropriate and disrespectful to students. STAY AWAY.
I simply like him and learn valuable lessons.
You need to read and complete assignments on the publisher's site; he likes when you use terminology and have time for reading recommended books.
He was such a good & easy professor. Some classes were more interesting than others. He always throws in jokes and funny remarks to get you thru
All material online, you complete assignment online on your schedule, if need help you should send detailed email. Usually, answer come back in 5-10 hours.
Dr. V has a very unusual way of presenting material to us. In the beginning, there was some commotion in the class, but after the midterm, it became evident that it was the best way to understand anatomy. If you need help- talk to him; he is not only the best, he can do anything for you to earn a minimum B. He is caring.
Dr. S. is most unique professor who I met. He is extremally intelligent and teach you what you need to know to be successful. Meet him in person to understand his interest in your wellbeing and success or simply complete what he is asking and will receive your A.
I had never loved science before taking this class. I was actually dreading taking a science class! He is an AMAZING teacher who excels at what he does. He explains things so effectively and makes it so interesting, especially with his digital toy collection.
I changed my degree to medical science because of him! This will be my third time taking him this fall! It is essential to study! Please take him!
You can't understand what he really wants and what you should do. The canvas is completely out of control. He doesn't grade many tasks or places assignments that don't work correctly, so you get a very low score, which significantly increases your grade. To the last, he promises that he will correct it, but he does not do it.
Professor VS is an incredible professor. If you attend all of his lectures and pay attention you will know the material and pass all exams. He truly cares about what he teaches and it is so easy to comprehend his lectures because of this.
I love Professor Vetaley, when I say he wants all his students to pass I mean it. I took him in person, but on canvas he posts all his lecture recordings and practice quizzes, and reviews before class to ensure you are prepared.
Never answered my emails until it was too late, i had errors trying to get into the midterm and he never responded until after the due date. Emails are condescending and sassy. I have a 79.9 so you already know what type of prof he is. Errors in his tests. Lots of HW but you can pass if you don't have issues with lockdown for midterm or final.
Where do I begin...this professor is very unorganized and does not respond to emails. In all honesty he is very knowledgeable on A&P; however, can not teach the subject to save his life. This class is passable but please do not take with this professor if not necessary. Also if you take his lab online it is lockdown browser so BEWARE! PLEASE RUN!
Professor VS is an engaging lecturer who genuinely wants students to succeed. Though the timed exams can be challenging, the clear grading criteria and helpful Canvas resources make this class manageable. Unstuck study's practice quizzes also proved invaluable for test prep.
Professor seems like a good guy but his online class was a disaster. The modules were outdated & some documents had incorrect information. Prof. eventually realized that he posted incorrect information throughout the course and "fixed it." Myself and others still find it confusing. Following along was stressful. He at least responds to messages..
Dr. Stashenko is an excellent professor. He cares about his students and their success. I have taken him for both A&P II Lecture/Lab and Micro Lecture. I received an A in all three courses. He responds to emails and will work with you after hours through zoom if you're needing extra help. 10/10 would recommend.
Do not listen to viners. Dr. V is an excellent professor. He cares about his students and their success.
Calculate your own grade I argued with him for 2 wks about my grade being calculated wrong in canvas. He refused to fix it and said it was right. Had a B and should have had an A. I had to get the dean involved to have him correct my grade. He's very stubborn, makes alot of mistakes and will not admit or correct any of them. Run!
Tons of mandatory busywork, including McGraw-Hill, which is a time consumer. The most nonsensical part of this course was the 20-page-long final exam paper, in which you read and summarize a book completely unrelated to microbiology. He hardly responds to emails. Straightforward material at least. The bloated number of good reviews may be fake.
Avoid his online class like the PLAGUE. He has no idea what he is doing. Never responds to emails. Does not correctly grade things. Makes things up and expects students to know what he's talking about. TERRIBLE. Content-wise, I didn't mind using McGraw-Hill, however, if the assignments had anything to do with Stashenko, there was always an issue.
The worst online professor is unorganized, and the 18+ paper assignment is crazy. Most of the assignments are written in ChatGPT. Verify it yourself. 10 mins. 10 mins! for the test assignment. Hell no. Don't know how she is a professor. 0/10 professor
Its been less than 4 days and his canvas is so disorganized, the quiz questions make no sense and he doesn't even look over the written portion to correct anything. When emailing him about an issue he is so rude and gaslights you by saying he has no idea what your talking about. everything is all over the place I DO NOT RECOMEND AT ALL
I have never dropped a class until his. He is extremely disorganized and rude. If you email him for help, he will gaslight you. Not to mention there is a 10,000-word final. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!
His rudeness is legendary. Instead of guiding, he berates. Calls students lazy and dishonest in emails, making the whole class toxic and hostile.
Hateful tone and zero empathy. You're treated like a problem, not a learner. If you're struggling, he makes you feel stupid and undeserving.
His hatred for students seeps through every email. He's not interested in teaching but in controlling and punishing anyone who asks questions.
He publicly shames students for "cheating" on quizzes and calls their questions in class dumb. There is no support here, only hostility. He is actually the meanest person I've ever encountered.
Avoid this professor like the plague. Hateful, rude, and constantly accuses students of cheating. Zero help, just cruelty. Taking his class is a waste of time and sanity.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. He's toxic, mean, and unteachable. If you value your mental health, stay far away. He ruins lives and grades with no mercy or care.
No way this guy's glowing reviews are real. He's hateful, rude, and constantly accuses students of cheating. I'm convinced he's faking his own Rate My Professor ratings.
I guarantee he's spamming RMP with fake 5-star reviews because he's truly one of the rudest, most hateful professors I've ever had.
I've never seen a professor so hateful. The only way he has good reviews is by writing them himself or spamming fake accounts.
It's heartbreaking to pay for a class where the professor seems to want you to fail. Hard classes are one thing, but actively working against students? That's cruelty, not education.
Paying for this class was a huge mistake. It's one thing to have a tough course, but this professor's hateful attitude feels like he's trying to sabotage every student.
It's so disappointing to waste money on a class where the professor's goal feels like making you fail. No support, only insults and cheating accusations.
Hard classes are expected, but this professor goes beyond, it's like he's actively working against students. Sad and frustrating to pay for that.
I'm still shocked I paid for this class. The professor isn't here to teach but to punish and make you fail. That's a betrayal, not education.
Hard classes teach you; this one feels like it's designed to break you. Paying for a class where the professor actively works against students is so disappointing.
Paid for a class with random deadlines and grading errors. When I asked for corrections, he refused and accused me of cheating. It's cruel to charge for such abuse.
I missed one deadline due to a tech glitch, emailed for help, and he replied saying I'm ‘irresponsible' and ‘trying to cheat the system.' No sympathy, just insults.
He emails the class to shame students who ask questions, calling them ‘lazy' and ‘unprofessional.' It's like he enjoys making us feel worthless.
He added FIVE new assignments the day before they were due, none were on the syllabus. No warning, no explanation. Then blamed students for missing them. Completely unfair and cruel.
Out of nowhere, he added last-minute quizzes and papers with impossible deadlines—none listed on the syllabus. When we complained, he called us lazy and refused to help.
Sends sarcastic, condescending emails blaming students for their own confusion and mistakes.
Canvas is a mess, assignments disappear and reappear last minute. Grading weights add to 80% with no explanation.
Accuses students of cheating nonstop, even when they ask legitimate questions or submit honest work.
Course materials are outdated by years and full of typos like “Icebraking” on the first assignment.
Refuses to clarify grading categories. Students have no idea what counts as a test, quiz, or professionalism grade.
Demands 3 hours of work every day for a 1-credit lab but offers no real support.
Uses lockdown browser that glitches, then refuses to help or give extensions.
Rejects writing portions of quizzes without explanation and calls students lazy in emails.
Grades don't add up properly; refuses to fix errors even when shown proof.
Tells students they “ignored instructions" instead of clarifying quiz answers, when they arent even correct.
Assignments have broken links and missing images that never get fixed.
Gives zero rubric or guidance for huge paper assignments worth half the grade. What lab assigns a 20 page essay for 50% of the grade? hello this is anatomy and physiology------ not literature?
Please avoid this professor at any costs. Get ready to write about 18 - 20 pages near the end of semester and communication with this professor is horrible which no response whatsoever. I felt like even though I tried my best to learn what is being taught from this course, I still felt like I did not learn anything
This class is challenging because it is completely self taught. You have to read, do assignments, test and quizzes on McGraw and whatever he assigns & the images aren't always visible so you have no way of answering. There's a 18-20pg paper he wants you to write for your final, you have to choose a book from a list he provides. It's a lot guys
Professor V was awesome! I enjoyed him course a lot, and he was so patient and helpful. There was a lecture once a week, and all the homework, quizzes, and exams were online; no lockdown or anything.
Professor V is one of the best teachers I have had. He is caring although there are multiple essays he gives enough time to complete them. He cares about grammar and talks about sensitive topics There was only one major assignment it was a research paper but overall he is easily accessible and will accommodate his students needs.
DR. VS teaching style incorporates accessible slides. Attendance is mandatory; he does not accept late work, so staying on top of assignments, participating, and putting in effort are crucial.
Outstanding professor! It is evident that he has a passion for teaching and truly cares about conveying the material in a way that everyone can understand. If you do the work, pay attention, and participate, you will get a good grade.
This professor is great if you want an a or b in his class work for it would have gotten an A but quizzes lol.
amazing professor: he and Professor Clementz are the best biology teachers at Palm Beach State College. I definitely would recommend him as a biology teacher, and she really cares for her students.
It is my fourth class with him; I like the professor.
Dr. V is not a traditional professor. Make sure you do not complain but follow what he asks, and you will be happy.
Dr. VS is different from any of my previous professors; somehow he managed to convince me to read a book and enjoy talking about it.
He's teaching very uniquely. At the end of the semester, he shows me that I am capable of understanding what anatomy is. Throughout the semester, very rarely was the whole class struggling to answer what was asked of us. He knows his subject well.
In the beginning it was difficult to understand his course. At the end I get it and recommend Dr. V, who really want to benefit from study.
I did read most of the reviews about Dr. V and, to some degree, sympathize with the people who criticize him. I think he is pushing hard because he is the best and cares a lot. The more you talk to him, the better you will do in the class. I recommend scheduling meetings with him.
I had no issues with this professor! Instructions were clear, and I never had to email him with any questions or concerns. The class was very straightforward.
Do the work, you will pass. Its as simple as that. You will do group work since it's a lab. Get in a good group! Yes its lecture heavy, but everything you need is in the notes he provides. Ask for help if you need it! He is very hands on during labs which is great. He honestly made this class worth it.
Keeping a steady pace and finishing on time definitely makes the journey smoother—and more enjoyable.
His lectures didn't really follow along with the assignments, and I feel I didn't learn much. I had him in person express, which was torture. We had lots of lengthy assignments due every week and had to basically teach ourselves the information. We had a book report due at the end of the semester, and he nit-picked it, which lowered my grade.
I genuinely am confused on the good ratings for this professor. I am always giving people the benefit of the doubt and my mind might be changed but I have already had issues with assignments not being properly open on canvas to submit and 0 response to my 2 emails about if after replying once and the issue was not yet resolved.
Do not take this professor if you actually want to learn! Thankfully, I only had my A&P lecture class with him and lab with a different professor. He can't give clear instructions if his life depended on it, and is extremely passive-aggressive and rude when approached with questions. Also, this class is NOT hybrid, and attendance is mandatory.
Teaches like he's getting paid not to explain anything, everytime he talks my brain files for bankruptcy. He could confuse a calculator, his class is a group suffering activity at this point. I've learned more from youtube videos than from him. He teaches like he's allergic to clarity. Would NOT recommend to my worst enemy.
Extremely confusing & contradictory. Does not clarify/explain himself. Often criticizes students for not being knowledgeable on topics he has never taught nor mentioned. He expects very specific answers even if they are not in the class content. His explanations are strange & cryptic. Expects you to know the answers without teaching the content.
He helps me to determine who I want to be. He is easy if you complete what he asks.
good professor, lecture heavy. overall very easy, just study for the few quizzes he will give out. would take again.
Good professor, lecture-heavy. Overall, very easy; just study for the few quizzes he will give out. Would take again. To receive a good grade, learn to ask at least one question every meeting.
A good professor and an unusual one. He has a distinctive philosophy: if you do not ask a question to clarify your confusion, he assumes that you know your material. To receive a good grade, learn to ask at least one question every meeting.
His class itself is very easy tbh, it's just the 10,000 word book report thats 50% that's stressful and the amount of assignments and the fact that he barely communicates with the students. If you're in this class, I recommend making a group chat to help each other out, and be prepared to rely on yourself, classmates, and not this teacher for help.
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