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He makes his test extremely difficult but doesn't prepare you enough to take them. He just reads off the book made power points. He comes off like he knows what he is talking about but he doesn't.
Hard Class, but he makes it fun. really good at presenting the material (Anatomy)
Anat:2085. I received A/B on exam 1/2. About to take the third. Class is not easy. He is a great teacher and explains clearly but must read book/powerpoints for exams. He curved us an entire letter grade for the second exam due to class average on it. Study ahead of time or fail. Too much material to cram the night of. I studied week prior
He is really funny, which makes the morning class a lot more interesting. I really enjoyed his class. Attendance not mandatory but it is best to go to class because he mentions things that will be on exams. Exams are hard (you have to study) but HW and pop quizzes help boost grade. I will be taking his class again!
He's very funny and quirky.
Probably the worst professor I have had at USF. He may be funny, but grad schools aren't going to look at how funny your professor was. They are going to look at the grade you received. Exams have way too much information on them and all he does is read the powerpoints word for word. His study guides literally don't help whatsoever.
AVOID, bio is not easy and he does't make it any easier it this class took up most of my time. passing is very doable but you have to work very hard at it.
I had Dr. Brazelle for both Bio I and Anatomy and physiology I, and I highly recommend him for A and P. He made the 8:30 class quite enjoyable. Biology I was standard, you can't really make that class anymore interesting then he did. I recommend going to class and using the textbook, it definitely positively effected my exam grades.
DO NOT TAKE HIM. He just reads through the slides and makes the tests really hard. He tries to make funny jokes but he is not. Worst professor I have ever taken at USF
Dr Brazelle is an awesome professor! I definitely recommend him! Biology is not an easy subject, but he does his best to help the students! Yes, you do have to read the book. His tests are straight forward and easy if you are prepared! There are 5 tests and 5 quizzes. The lowest one of each is dropped.
Excellent & amusing professor. Yes, tests are hard, & you have to study, but if you do that, you can do very well in the class. It's preparation for advanced courses. Attend lectures & go to office hours if you don't understand- he'll help. Worst part of test questions were unclear ones from the book- ones he wrote himself you could logic through.
The best bio professor at usf by far.
I took for A/P one and received an A with hard work. In A/P 2 and it is just as hard. Manageable if you begin ahead of time due to lots of details, but not bad. Funny/ sarcastic/ clarifies everything well. Ive received B's on both exams so far. Class is hybrid (online class, in class tests). Will learn material with him which is good 4 gradschool!
Great professor for Molecular Pathology. He's entertaining but critical on his exams. Take good notes of what he says and know the material and an A is manageable. Also, know the material even if he says not to know it for the exam.
Professor Brazelle is a great professor. He is very knowledgable about the material. He has a great sense of humor and makes lectures fun. If you put in the work, an A is achievable. I highly recommend!
He lets the class overrun him though. Constant chatter and talking about irrelevant stuff ruins it. His is SUPER critical on his tests. You must know EVERYTHING he lectures over in order to get a good grade. I would recommend him but I would also recommend not taking other time consuming class at the same time. Great teacher though!
THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE (labs in person, lectures online, exams in person). Posted lectures are long and boring. Better off getting the book and studying from there. TESTS ARE SUPER HARD. A lot of material to know and never know what will be on the test. If your degree allows you to take this class or another, go with the other one. Time consuming.
Very frustrating class. Half of it is online and half of it is in person. (anatomy and physiology 1) It's a very one-way method and if you need to ask questions, you need to schedule an appointment. It's a high stress level class. Be prepared for a lot of studying.
I took this a year ago, online. I REALLY had to work for an A in this class! Every exam requires a lot of studying. Having some previous knowledge in A&P will help you.
‘Anatomy & Physiology #1’ can be difficult because you really have to retain all the information you read. This is a hybrid course, so the lectures are all online (you have to teach yourself). Dr. Brazelle is a good professor none-the-less. There are 12 online assignments, 12 small group sessions, 4 exams & a cumulative final. Make sure to study!
3 exams and 1 cumulative final, all contain MC and essay questions. He's funny but his tests are very specific and require critical thinking. I earned an A but I really worked for it. Grades are generously padded by research paper and participation points which are easy free points if you simply do the work. Not easy but not impossible
Great professor and really into the material! However if you don't already enter the class knowing just about everything he talks about, good luck. His tests changed style each time, so it was hard to adapt. He's a funny guy and easy to listen to but if you can't take sarcasm, don't ask for help. Again, really interesting class, incredibly hard
Mr. Brazelle is a great professor! He was very helpful when I had questions on any of the material and he is a funny guy. The class itself was pretty hard but its manageable to get an A if you study and stay on top of listening to the lectures. It is a hybrid class so tests are in person but lectures are online.
tests are challenging. if you study and listen carefully to his lectures, you should be more than prepared for the tests. you get 4 tests (1 is dropped) + cumulative/optional final, 1 weekly online quiz, and 1 weekly in-class/open book group activity. funny guy and easy to listen to his online lectures
Class is hybrid. one meeting per week for group assignments, which you get bonus points for at the end of the semester if you get 90% or greater. Four exams, one is dropped. Two dropped group assignments as well as weekly quizzes. Posts narrated lectures which are broken up so its convenient for breaks. Funny and very helpful.
A&P 1 isn't that bad. You must study more than a week before the exam. Its a lot of material but its manageable. Your grade is based on 4 exams, a Cumulative Final, once a week class discussion & online quiz every Friday. (He drops 1 exam and takes questions from your group- work & online quizzes and puts on them on the exam). Good Luck!!
Great professor and the bonus is he's sarcastic as they come. To get a good grade you need to do the reading and listen to the lectures if you don't understand. I thought it was a great class.
‘Anatomy & Physiology #2’ can be difficult because you really have to retain all the information you read. This is a hybrid course, so the lectures are all online (you have to teach yourself). Dr. Brazelle is a good professor none-the-less. There are 12 online assignments, 12 small group sessions, 4 exams & a cumulative final. Make sure to study!
Professor is not helpful, be prepared to depend on only yourself. Tests are difficult, best thing to do is stay caught up with the schedule in syllabus. Class is do-able though. The only reason I give it a low score is because of the professor. STAY ON TOP OF IT.
There are only 5 tests, only 4 of them count, but they are worth 80% and they are tough. You can go in thinking you know it well, and the tests ends up being totally different. What I have found is there are a lot of random facts that you get asked about on the tests. He doesn't care if you come to class, but you are taking quizzes in class.
Take another professor if you can! He does not care about any of his students and his "humor" is flat out rude. The lectures are online which is very annoying. Your grade is basically only on the 4 tests. Most of the people have C's in the class which is terrible. He could not be any less helpful.
A in the class. read the book, know bolded words. exam Q's come from the book, lectures online kinda helpful I stopped watching them though. Funny professor, BUY THE BOOK. Quizzes every class meeting but dont count towards grade. drops two lowest quizzes if you get 90% on them you get +5 pts. toward your final grade. final replaces lowest exam.
He's pretty much the best Anatomy teacher. The lectures and quizzes are online and you only go to class one day a week unless you have an exam then its two. His online lectures are hilarious and you have open note in class quizzes. You have to go to class or you'll fail. The class is easy but the material can be hard.
Good teacher - Hard class. I took the hybrid course for Human A&P 1, meaning lectures were online and we only met in class for small group sessions and exams. Extremely hard exams, but easy homework. I enjoyed this class and his humor. Just be ready to devote all of your time to anatomy.
Hardest Classes i have taken currently in AP one and AP 2. Great man, not best professor, however will work with you, wants you to succeed.
His online lectures were nice to listen to because he would interject some gross, cool, or just plain interesting facts about himself or information surrounding the topic. However he only had 2 office hours during the week, and they were very hard to get to. He is also extremely sarcastic, it is just something you have to get used to.
Overall, an easy class. Ended up with a 97% but I did have to work for it. Since it is online, you definitely have to go over the posted PowerPoints and read the book. This was my strategy and never got less than an A on the exams (however, class avgs. were still in the 70s). Do the work and you'll pass with flying colors!
I took him in a hybrid class- online lectures, online quizzes, in person group questions and tests. The tests are 80% of your grade, 10% quizzes, and 10% participationsmall group. The two lowest quizzes and small group questions are dropped. The final is optional. Funny and helpful, hard but fair tests. I got an A in AP 1 and 2 with him.
Hybrid class. Meet once a week for group quizzes. All lectures are online. READ the book. You will come in thinking you understand all the key points, but he'll throw in unexpected questions on the tests. Test aren't easy to study for. Effort and self-drive are needed.
One test you would get asked for the most detailed questions, the next one a bigger picture one. Point is, you never knew how to study for the next one. If you are a pre-med and are already commited timewise with your required classes + ECs, do not take this class unless you don't care about having no life.
The class was a hybrid class that only met once a week. He didn't teach anything in class. You pretty much had to learn on your own. The tests were very difficult and confusing. He only gives one opportunity for extra credit which is by getting at least a 90% on group meetings. Definitely try to work for this. The 5 extra credit points helped.
It was online yet if you emailed him asking him questions he NEVER got back to you. Assigned homework after the final exam and never said a word, unlike every other time when he sent out a reminder saying homework is due. PowerPoints are useless they have nothing relatable to the exam, PLUS they're not even his powerpoints....
This class has been kicking my butt. I spend all my free time trying to prepare for the tests. I've felt stressed since the beginning of the semester. Do ALL of the assignments, they'll keep you afloat. The tests are hard. The questions do not follow the study guide. Its a free for all. It's a shame bc biology is amazing, but not in this class.
The tests were extremely detailed, and you had to know everything he talked about. The best way to do it was by transcribing recorded lectures, which was time consuming. Grades were helped by generous research paper grading and class participation. Interesting lecturer and very knowledgeable, overall good class and I learned a lot.
Overall, the class is tough. But come on, this is the entry level class for future health professionals to weed out the ones who don't want to work for it. Online lectures are pointless, its the exact verbiage from the book. Watch PP's if you want clarification. He responds quickly to emails. STUDY or you will fail. And study some more.
Awesome professor. Hybrid course so half online and class only once a week for group assignments. Loved the way he taught. Would take again and am taking again for Bio.
Didn't really teach. He also wasn't helpful with answering questions either. Its a teach yourself kind of class. The tests will kick your butt though so be prepared for some intense studying. However he drops your lowest test score (the final is an option to drop). I wouldn't recommend him as a teacher for A&P but I hear he's a good Bio 1 teacher.
If this will be your only class, then by all means knock yourself out. Even then you still won't have a life. His exams frequently feature details about things he barely mentions or doesn't put in his slides. And there's no book. I recommend recording him & finding lots of other resources elsewhere. Exams are MC & SA. Lots of tricky questions.
Exams are either extremely specific or extremely broad. The final for this class was the hardest exam I've ever taken in my life. Never struggled with a class so much. Dedicated all time to this class that other classes suffered and still did not pass this one. Does not use a textbook. The prereqs for this class are skewed. Need biomed background
People are saying his class is hard but because it was a hybrid it takes a great amount of time on your part. Watch the lectures and take note like you would if it was an in-person class and make sure to have them all done a few days before the test so you can review. He's extremely helpful and his tests are straightforward with no tricks.
His teaching style will make this class impossible if you don't have a background. The prereqs aren't enough. He doesn't have a book and his ppts are oversimplified. The exams are impossible. The MC questions are really tricky and he's specific with the SA questions. This was by far the hardest class I've taken. Don't take with other classes!
One of the best classes/professors I've had at USF. Tests were specific - record the lectures and listen to them while typing every word he says. Study those notes and you will get an A. His lectures were very entertaining and he had the class laughing multiple times per class. Grade breakdown: 66% exams, 17% Term Paper, 17% Small Group Activities.
Dr. Brazelle makes this a fair class. You do have to work for your grade, but lectures are spot on for what you need to know for exams. I just used the textbook for in-class group work and end of ch Qs while studying, never actually read the chs. He also gives some extra credit to help boost your grade a bit and does VERY helpful exam reviews.
The online class over the summer was not a smart idea. There is too much information squished in a little time frame. Would not recommend doing that unless that is your only class your taking and you have a lot of free time.
Horrible. His notes, power points, and study guides have very little to do with the actual exams. No curves and no extra credit whatsoever. If you have other options, do not take this professor
Tests are extremely hard and the "study guide" (if you could call it that) is no help. His power points have little to do with the tests and you basically have to teach yourself and read the entire textbook if you want any chance of passing the tests. No extra credit and no curves.
I would not recommend Dr. Brazelle at all. He's a nice guy, but he can't teach. His lectures have nothing to do with his tests. The mastering bio homework doesn't facilitate what you learn in lecture, nor does it help on the tests. The exams are TOUGH, and do not have a curve at all. Take someone else.
Professor Brazelle gives great lectures, however nothing he says is actually on the exams. You must read the book and study hard for the tests, because they are difficult.
Nice fellow. Available outside of class. Reasonable person. He doesn't make the class easy, but if a person wants an "A" they can get it without too much trouble. He is often amusing.
Bio 1 with Dr. Brazelle is pretty much a nightmare, at best. He reads right off the slides and doesn't teach anything. You are on your own. The study guide, and lectures are nothing like exams. Mastering bio is also nothing like the exams. Save your self, and your GPA by taking someone else.
Tests are somewhat difficult but definitely doable with adequate studying. While not the easiest bio 1 professor, he is certainly not the hardest. Excellent mix between requiring you to learn but not impossible to get an A. As attendance isn't mandatory, many students do not choose to go to class. Make sure you go.
Without a doubt my favorite professor. This was the hardest course I've ever taken but by far the most rewarding. Highly recommend if you have the time to study several hours a week.
Dr. Brazelle's Histology course was probably the hardest, yet most informative class I've taken at USF. Three exams and one cumulative final make up most of your grade. Tests are difficult. In-class group and online assignments are given about once every two weeks. Take Brazelle if you want to learn, take someone else if you want an A.
Professor Brazelle is one of the funniest sarcastic professors, but you earn the grade. I do not want to say get and read the book for the 4 exams, you should condense his power point notes into chapters and study them. It is almost impossible to get that 5% extra points, so just go to class. You work for that A and it can be done if you try hard.
4 tests 1 final. 1 test is dropped. Gives reviews before tests, but even if you do the review it doesn't seem to promise a great grade. Isn't an easy A, you need to read and put a lot of effort in.
This class was so stressful that I'm seeking counseling. Unfortunately, this is the best anatomy teacher there is at USF. You basically have to dedicate all your time to this class.
He is funny and the class is pretty easy if you study. His tests are simple and the questions aren't really tricky. He drops a test, a quiz, and a couple of homeworks and gives alot of extra credit on the meet up days (the class is a hybrid). the lectures are online but you should watch all of them if you wanna get an A
This class is a hybrid class so there are no lectures. The only thing done in class is group discussion quizzes. There is a lot of material covered and he does not lecture in class. He has online power points that are very long and his exams are tough. You have to devote a lot of time to this class to get a decent grade. The textbook is needed.
Attendance is not mandatory but I benefited from going to lectures. His power points are online so you can print them out before class and follow along . Online homeworks are long-ish but help you get a better feel for the material and using the study center on mastering bio helped me pass every test. Super funny during lecture to keep you focused
Lectures were mostly reflective of the textbook and tests, but make sure to go to the review before the tests. He posts it online but goes into more detail in class. The tests make up most of your grade, but the homework's due in modules so its easy to leave them until the last minute. Said he would not assign any extra credit but he did at the end
Brazelle is a really entertaining, likable guy. Had the class laughing out loud a bunch of times. Physiology with him wasn't the hardest class I've taken, but definitely not the easiest - but also the most interesting class I've ever taken! He offers extra bonus points, which is helpful, and he knows his stuff. I would recommend him to others!
This was my second course with this professor & as a graduating senior I can say he is still one of my favorites. Looking at the comments below is quite frustrating & is evidence that too many professors at USF coddle their students. Dr. Brazelle is fair & isn't going to hold your hand. If you're actually interested in learning, he's great.
Brazelle is a wonderful professor who really cares! Hard exams but doable :) Took his class as a graduate student!
Brazelle knows what he is talking about and is clear during his lectures, he just goes incredibly fast and I found the tests to be a lot more in-depth than the slides and lectures. He does not stay too long on one topic so I had to reach out to outside tutoring to even pass the class. Reading up on the topic before class will help you a lot.
Brazelle's class is a hybrid, so it's up to you to learn the material. Do NOT just read his powerpoint lectures, LISTEN TO THEM. He verbally explains a lot of concepts in better detail, and bases questions off of things he says that aren't on the slides. Take the practice tests on MyLab, and re-read your notes repeatedly. You can get the A.
Had the "hybrid" version of this class where you go over all of the notes and information on your own then go to class for small group quizzes. If you miss too many of those you will definitely have to work extra hard on exams so just go even though it seems like a giant waste of time. Pay attention during exam reviews and the study guide!!
Dr. Brazelle is an amazing professor! His class was hard, getting an A wasn't easy. The tests were based on the lectures, which we had to record & transcribe since his slides were dry & he talked pretty fast. 3 tests & a final, term paper, & in-class assignments with some extra credit opportunities. Go to his office hours!! Hard but not impossible.
Pretty easy going guy. I didn't love the flipped classroom but it's a lot of material and would be hard to cover everything in class. It helps to have a good group for the in-class quizzes. The tests are way easier than the quizzes; mostly basic recall. It's a lot of memorization. Just put in the time and you'll be fine.
I was actually skeptical to take him because I read so many comments saying he was bad. He actually turned out to be an amazing professor. He emphasized specific things during lecture that would be on the exam. His lectures are enough but reading the textbook helped me get an A. He drops two hws and quizzes, and one exam. Lecture heavy. Hilarious!
I loved this class. Its a hybrid course so the lectures are online and you go in for discussions and exams. Show up for all discussions and get 90% or higher on the in class discussion questions and you'll get extra credit at the end of the semester. Exams are super straight forward just study and you'll do well
Brazelle's exam reflect almost nothing from the homework and quizzes on MyLab and Mastering. The practices on there as well were not helpful at all as his exam were much harder. Emails go unresponded. No extra credit on exams; however, on homeworks there is but very minimal. Read chapters, powerpoints, answered his review questions all unhelpful.
Brazelle makes you work hard for an A but you will learn alot! Biomedical Physiology consists of 4 exams, a term paper and weekly inclass group assignments. Gives TONS of extra points through out class. He is a bit picky grading the paper so be careful. His class is hard but well worth it. Funny and entertaining lecture (RECORD THE LECTURE!)
Arguably the most chill, hilarious professor i've had. However, physiology is not child's play. Lots of info. The bulk of your grade is dependent upon four exams (including the final), each of which are 100% lecture based. Take notes on every word he says, study the notes carefully, love the subject, and live the subject. Then, you will make the A.
Giving a low rating NOT because this class is hard, because its a waste of time. He reads random facts off his computer during his lecture and makes you memorize them, no benefit as the class does not cover all of the necessary material you need for entrance exams like MCAT, so he should sub the "fun facts" with important material like immunology.
I loved taking biology cellular processes with him! Good teacher and thoroughly answers questions. Makes comments in class sometimes about what will be on exam. Provides extensive study guide. Only teaches what's on exam/ important. Has a review day prior to each exam and lowest exam grade is dropped. I had the other bio. prof. and withdrew.
His tests were a lot but I found the majority of his questions on easy notecards website. Drops a test too. Id take him again
Brazelle is a mediocre instructor at best. He reads off slides that are directly from the textbook. If you don't benefit from lectures, just outline and read any of the notes that are in his PPs. Also, I found that the tests got more difficult as they progressed - info that the book didn't touch on. I credit my background in bio for my A.
The main problem with Dr. Brazelle is his inflated ego. He has an answer to every question. After googling many of his responses to students questions in class, they are wrong. He just blabbers off some random "fun facts" to make himself seem smart. He even misdiagnosed someone who just passed out in class for having a seizure.
This is a hybrid class and the online lectures take up way more time than would be spent on lecturing in class, with little benefit in actually watching/listening to them. Just stick to reading the book, it will help you more for exams. Mr Brazelle himself didn't really seem to be of benefit as a teacher unless you had an occasional question.
Literally do not take him. I read through all the other posts for him and thought he wouldnt be that bad. I was so wrong. He teaches so fast and is so ahead of all the other professors like 3 chapters ahead. Take anyone besides him
All of his lectures are online powerpoints. He doesnt lecture in class which makes learning take so much longer and harder. If you have trouble with managing your time, this class will be hard for you because you are teaching yourself. Attendance is mandatory but all you do is answer questions for extra credit. He seems to know the material though.
He is so knowledgeable about this subject it is actually amazing. That being said, the material is HARD. Such a detailed course. The powerpoints were very vague so make sure to record his lectures so you can take notes of what he says. Exams are difficult.
he's a good guy and if you understand bio and do well in lecture settings you'll be fine but i hated this class and it was nonmandatory so it wasn't fun to sit in lecture. 5 exams and lowest is dropped!
For anatomy everything is online lectures and in class assignments
Very decent professor, knows his stuff. Review his lecture presentations before you go to lecture, and do every bit of homework. This is a study teacher as his tests can be very brutal, but not impossible. I am an all A student (mostly) and got Bs on his exams, ended up with an 87%. You will need to work hard and want to pass in order to get an A.
He was an okay teacher, he was super helpful to visit after class to go over topics with, buuuuut he posts his lecture slides online and honestly thats all you need, you dont even need to go to his lecture and youd pass. His final was optional and he offered extra credit so that was nice. Dropped the lowest test grade too, pretty easy class.
just dont.
Dr. Brazelle was amazing! Don't look at the bad ratings, he is truly a great professor. His material for the semester is well organized and put together. Even though his lectures are lengthy, they're very detailed and helpful. You only have to attend class once a week for a small group session, which actually helps even more. This class was great!
He's an interesting and funny guy but also very monotone. His lectures reflect nothing that is on the exams so I do not recommend.
Is funny but monotone. Reads off of his powerpoint and participation is a grade. His tests are incredibly hard. He is the hardest bio professor at USF.
If you're looking for a lazy professor who doesn't care about his students then you're in luck. He is very rude and does not want to help his students. Gives no extra help and won't even try. He's the reason I changed my major.
DROP WHILE YOU CAN
Brazelle is a funny dude, however the class isn't easy. For his anatomy class it's hybrid, so you watch the powerpoint lectures at home and only come to class in real life once a week. When you come to class you work in small groups to do a worksheet (yes, for a grade). So you're not really getting any in person lecture time. Read the text online!
Amazing Professor, his class was engaging, informative, and exciting. I've never learned as much in any class as I've learned in his class. Thanks to the knowledge that I attained through his class It helped me In the MCAT a great ordeal. He was willing of me having to make an assignment up since I had to take care of my kids. Best professor ever.
I don't understand the bad ratings for BSC 2010. His lectures were based off of his powerpoints that he posts on Canvas. If you pay attention during lecture and study his powerpoints it is not difficult to pass with even an A. Also, one of the 4 in-term exam grades is dropped but the final is mandatory. Some exam questions are on EasyNoteCards.
I took the hybrid class so the lectures were online which made it a little harder to focus to but it was nice to be to pause them. The tests are hard so you definitely have to work for it but its definitely possible to excel in his class. His lectures are informational & he's very helpful. He's also a very good teacher.
I really don't understand why Dr. Brazelle has so many poor reviews. I had him for Bio 1 and he was so great that when I saw him as an option for a major elective I JUMPED to register for it. His lectures are funny, and he's a tough but fair grader. If you took AP Bio in high school this class will be CAKE. I got an A- and I rarely studied.
His online lectures are no help for the exams because the lectures are so broad/generic and the tests are more specific. Would not take again.
He boost your grade at the end of the semester but, he is terrible with explaining. I thought that since I took him for Anatomy he would be a good professor but the Criteria is definitely different.
flipped classroom that meets 1x a week and u do a worksheet w a group. gives extra credit at the end based on worksheet grades. lectures online are generic and tests are specific so u NEED 2 STUDY! loved him for bio1 not a&p tho. take w someone else. need 2 buy mastering to do homework & quizzes but those are online.
Your grade is mostly based on the 5 test. The test were extremely hard and it felt like there was hardly any of the information we learned in class on there. However, at the end of the semester he gave extra credit and helped to boost grades. He was sometimes funny but mostly monotone the whole semester.
This was the hardest and worst class I have ever taken. It is absolutely impossible to get an A, super hard to even pass. If you care about your GPA at all, never take a class with Dr. Brazelle, he does not care at all if everyone is failing and provides 0 leniency or help for any grade saving.
One of the worst professors I've had. Gives the final exam on 16 chapters and does not help the students with what to study, even though study guides were given for the other 4 exams. Final was not optional as it has been in the past and doesn't use + or - so beware of the GPA drop. Would not take this class ever again.
The presentations are essentially mind-numbingly boring as you want to fall asleep every single day of class. It was extremely hard to pay attention, and essentially it was reading off slides from pre-made Pearson slides with occasional writing on the board. This class required way more studying than I was expecting. IS NOT AN EASY A.
Hybrid course, we met once a week for an in-class assignment (ICA). Lectures are all online but I just outlined the book because there's nothing supplementary in lectures. READ and you will pass! 3 HW and 3 quizzes due before each exam. There are 4 in term exams (lowest drops) and a mandatory final. Extra credit available on the HWs and ICAs
I took Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Dr. Brazelle and really enjoyed his lectures. Yes, his exams are difficult, but they are not unfair. You will, of course, have to study for this course, so just be ready to spend time reading the textbook and going to office hours. He does not let you take your exams home, but you can review them in office hours
Definitely don't take Brazelle for Bio I. Exams are extremely specific and difficult. Studying powerpoints and reading the book does not guarantee a good grade. Would not recommend.
Hybrid anatomy course. There is really no other option for health professionals so if you don't learn by teaching yourself you're out of luck. The in class activities are so hard and not found in powerpoints or online. He is sort of nice, sort of accessible outside of class. Overall average professor.
Do not take him. You will cry. You will not get an A. You will waste countless hours studying for a C on his tests. Do not do it.
I'm not 100% sure I'd take him again. I really like his lectures, don't get me wrong, but the content covered is so broad, so much to take in in one sitting and then the exams are very narrow and specific. He's not very forgiving with grading either, but I feel like he prepares you for what's to come. You have to work for your grade.
I see most good reviews are for anatomy. I took Brazelle for Bio I and do not recommend. His lectures are from pearson slides (which I usually read the chapter before class) and are dense. It's hard to pay attention but you NEED to for the exams- which are difficult and tricky. You will study and not get an A!
He is an extremely difficult grader and will not admit when he made a mistake. There were multiple questions on tests that were worded wrong or had the wrong answer. He seems like he has some power issues that lead to his arrogance, so beware of this professor. I wouldn't have passed if I didn't have extensive bio knowledge before this class.
He will never admit he was wrong. Chose another bio professor and save yourself from working harder for the same thing.
I hated this man. Passionately. I sent an incredibly polite email detailing an issue I had but chose the wrong class day which made him livid. When I took the final, he HIMSELF took my test OUT OF THE TEST PILE once he saw me put it there. (I am very noticeable because of my hair) I ended up 'failing' (D) the class despite doing the work and tests.
I am a USF Morsani medical student and I urge you to NOT take his class. Dr. Brazelle reads his notes during class and tests you on every little "fun fact" he says. This is not an efficient way to learn. Moreover, he is very condescending and has a big ego. If you ask a question, he'll give inaccurate answers rather than admit he doesn't know.
I am halfway into the class and I am so happy I chose him. Here is why: In his lectures, he is super thorough with the material. If you like to understand why something is the way it is rather than just trying to memorize material then I highly recommend him. I now understand concepts from gen chem that I didn't understand before thanks to him.
Dr. Brazelle is quite funny and will give you fun facts during class. The issue is that his tests sometimes are on these fun facts, the exams are quite hard, you study but it seems impossible to get an A. He is quite good at reviewing chemistry and helping you brush up on that at the beginning of the year. Keep in mind I did take his class online.
hated this class, emailed him once to ask a question at the beginning of the pandemic and was met with the most unnecessarily passive aggressive and unprofessional email i have ever received. There was also no teaching involved, even pre-pandemic. just pre recorded videos to teach yourself.
His recorded lectures are very informative and straightforward however his tests are too hard because half of them are T or F and they are 60% of your grade, if you dont get Bs and As in them you will most likely not have an A in the class because the HW and Quizzes dont count for much. Doesnt proctor but questions are his own.
no hesitation - the hardest class ive ever taken. extremely dense lectures that draw heavily from gen bio, immunology, and cell biology. understand this: transcribe every word verbatim in your notes. there are no breaks, no easy assignments. more than one but not all of the above are correct kind of guy. the material was interesting, but beware.
The exams given are DIFFICULT. They have outside information that isn't always covered explicitly in the lectures. That being said, his lectures make sense and the homework and quizzes aren't unreasonably hard. It's a tough class but I'd still recommend.
I have never met a more disrespectful professor. He had some pompous self ideal that he was better than his students and never made us feel like asking questions was more burdensome. He is so incredibly unprofessional in the way he replies to students and made this class truly unbearable to be a part of.
Dr. Brazelle is the worst professor I have taken, i'm certainly not the smartest individual but I am a graduate student so i'm no idiot either. His tests are by far way to difficult and the majority of the questions are from material not lectured on. Good luck keeping up with lectures too because 90% of the material isn't presented on the slides.
I am going to medical school next semester so I would say I work fairly hard for my grades. THIS PROF IS HORRIBLE. He expected you to know everything he does while he's been in this industry for 20+ years. The stuff he presents is basic but exam questions are irrelevant and you have to know anatomy and physiology to help but A/P was not a prereq
Don't be baited by his few good reviews, this guy sucks. I'm a medical student who has been accepted to a couple of med schools. I'd say I work hard for my grades. Prior to this I had a 4.0 but no more. This guy is awful. His exams ask the most minor details and expand beyond the scope of the course. No extra credit and his ego is so massive.
The material presented on the powerpoints is not the same material you will be tested on in the exams. If there is one thing I learned from the egotistical man-child that is Dr. Brazelle, its that no matter how smart and knowledgeable you may be in your field of study, it doesn't mean you have the capability to teach in it.
None of the material you study for will show up on the exams. His exam questions do not derive from the powerpoints, which are the only notes. Simple questions, such as asking for more time on an exam due to how little time one gets to answer questions, will make him say that "you are in for a rude awakening" if you question his ego or teaching.
I do not recommend this professor or this course. He was not very helpful to students, lack or reply by email, tests were the same as graduate students in the class, also everyone got different questions on exams so no consistency anywhere in the course.
Study hard. I did not like Brazelle; he seems to have a condescending attitude for the most part. However, he is very informed on the topics he presents. His exams are extremely difficult. If you have outstanding study habits, a good background for bio, and don't mind a bad attitude, go for him. Otherwise, look into other professors.
If possible, avoid at all costs. His lectures are very informational, but the tests are a different story. The tests are based on the fun facts that he presents in his lectures, so if you don't watch them you won't do too well. If he is the last resort, I'd recommend reading the textbooks, taking the practice tests, and rewatching the lectures.
I passed by taking really detailed notes on the textbook, but a lot of the exam questions were very specific/focused on things not necessarily emphasized in the book; his lectures might help more. The class was pretty organized, with rigid due dates, but self-discipline is huge in order to learn all the material and study in time for the exams.
Literally the only material posted on Canvas were the Powerpoint slides for his lectures. These were barebones at best, largely consisting of pictures with little to no context or information. When asked how to study for his exams, he said that taking, reviewing, and re-reviewing notes and lecture recordings weren't enough. Absolute trash professor
If you take him definitely try attending or watch his recorded live lectures it will help for the test. The test is more concepts so you need to understand them. A week before a test, there is three homework and three quizzes due and there were 4 tests. You definitely have to work for the grade.
Zero communication or care for your learning. Goes through material extremely quickly and exams do not exactly resemble the lectures and slides.
I definitely do not recommend Professor Brazelle. For starters, his exams were nearly impossible, they did not reflect the lecture or homework or even the study guides HE would post. I studied more for this class than any other and BARELY swung by with a B-. Another mention is that he has no regard for his students and is very inconsiderate
I HATEEEEEEEE this man. Unless you are absolutely genius I promise you won't get an A, even if you put everything into studying. He is incredibly knowledgeable but should not be teaching. Dr. Brazelle has a huge ego, and he seems like he thoroughly enjoys seeing kids fail. Maybe there's some unresolved trauma going on who knows, just don't take him
Prof Brazelle is very knowledgeable and explains the topics well. However, the exams he gives are extremely difficult and seem impossible to pass! The exam grades are weighted so heavily that if you don't do well on the exams, you won't pass and if you do, you will barely get a C. It is a difficult class to begin with so take the best Prof you can.
While this course is advertised as an in-person course, the only time you will ever meet is for exams. All lectures are pre-recorded from 2012 and posted online. Same with quizzes, homeworks, etc. With that said, exams are very difficult and class averages are extremely low. Out of 300+ students, an average of 20 will receive an A on exams.
Was supposed to be an in-person class. Only the exams were in person. He is not helpful when I had to email him about something he would give a vague response then I'd respectfully ask again and then he would get snarky. He gave a 0 for a quiz he made on canvas about his own syllabus on HIS OWN CLASS.
This was supposed to be an in-person class, but we only ever met for exams. The course was basically self-taught. Brazelle is horrible with clear communication and is never willing to help or resolve problems. Unless you have a photographic memory, good luck on the exams. He does drop 1 of 4 exams and some homework/quizzes at the end though
This was my hardest class. I think he teaches okay, but the exams are hard and require critical thinking. Studying only vocab and skimming the textbook will not get you a good grade on the exams. You must plan ahead and pace yourself while studying in order to get a somewhat decent grade. He also gave the class a bad attitude sometimes.
To pass his class you need to read the textbook! His lecture videos are so old and isnt helpful. His class is definitely a teach yourself everything to pass
I think he's okay. I just don't fancy the way he teaches this class. He went through the materials really fast, around one chapter per lecture. One good thing about him is that he drops 2 lowest hw, 2 lowest quiz, and 1 exam. The final is not cumulative and can also be dropped like other exams.
He would never answer questions thoroughly or help students via email. He was very vague about any help given and seemed annoyed when asked. The lectures provided a lot of information but it was often unclear what info we would be tested on. I had to get help from friends who had taken this class with another professor to succeed.
Dr. Brazelle was never present throughout the semester. The class was advertised as in-person, but I saw him a total of 4 times, all 4 exams. The lectures are nearly 10 years old and not helpful. The tests are difficult, and few students truly succeed.
For anyone taking the MCAT this class is a gold mine. I wouldnt have the background I do without Dr B. Hes a little tough with the histology and test difficulty, but I left this class feeling like I actually learned. If youre worried about protecting your gpa and not so much learning the lessons, dont take the class. I got a B but it was worth it
I'm not gonna blame my grade on Professor Brazelle, as I could have worked harder, but this man instilled such a rage in me that I changed my major. He graded a quiz wrong and wouldn't own up to it for WEEKS screwing a bunch of grades and claiming nobody studied hard enough. Put all that you have in this class. He won't help at all.
He is the absolute worst when it comes to bio 1, the material is easy and he seems pretty nice in the beginning but I dont know what goes through his head grading and creating exams but they're worded so weird it's almost impossible to get a good grade.
He has a monotone voice and is not an enjoyable professor. I took him last semester and was falling asleep (even though i do enjoy biology). He also goes too fast through the material and just mainly reads off of the slides. He seems unnecessarily pretentious when it comes to teaching. Not the worst professor but not my favorite.
The only thing that I will say about this professor is that he is very unreachable outside of class. Class is basically watching lectures that are 10 years old, and the tests are on the most obscure facts from them. You can study for 15 hours a day and still fail the tests.
Absolutely amazing! Loved having him as a teacher. His tests are hard but as long as you study and go to lectures you'll be ok. The Pearson quizzes are super helpful and prepare you for the test. His lectures are recorded so it's a great way to study. Just pay attention to what he says and not only write down the PowerPoint information.
I am not sure why Professor Brazelle has so many bad ratings, he is extremely nice and willing to help/answer questions during office hours. Yes, his lectures are boring, but he records everything so you can go at any pace you want. As long as you review the lectures, put down the notes he writes, and study a lot before the test you will do fine.
Prof. B is not a bad person, just a bad professor. Heavily studying the textbook and studying weeks before an exam with attention to detail and recording what he emphasizes to remember, it's still impossible to pass the exams. The exam can seem easy, and you may read questions instantly knowing the answer, but test scores do not reflect that.
Despite all the criticism he gets, I think he formatted the class appropriately. A&P is inherently a lot of reading and memorization; he was available to help if you needed it, I just think many people were upset that he didn't spoon-feed the course content to them. I was able to work on it on my own time and utilize his supplemental resources.
BSC2085 is an extremely difficult class. In order to succeed, you must memorize 4 chapters for the exam. The most obscure random facts can be tested on. Be prepared to spend a lot of time for this class, because he is rude and doesn't want students to succeed. You're on your own, teaching yourself. Take another professor who might be more helpful.
Great professor, BSC 2010 was easy to navigate because of the instructional method and workload breakdown. 4 major in-person exams & 4th was optional if you were satisfied with your overall class grade. Other work was done on Pearson but very minimal. Lectures alone could get you through the class & were also recorded/Teams broadcasted.
I'm a current medical student who took Biomed physio when I was a premed. Wanted to let anyone reading this that a strong foundation of physiology really sets you up to learn the "drinking from a fire hydrant" level of information that you'll be exposed to as a 1st/2nd year medical student. If considering a career in medicine, this is a must take.
Just go into the class knowing you will have to study on your own time.
Dr. brazelle is absolutely fantastic, the professor's incredibly easy to approach and if you take the time to ask him questions both in class and in office hours he'll explain them to the best of his abilities.
Brazelle gets sm hate for no reason, he is really amazing, funny and cracks dad-jokes a lot lol. He loves bio and is really nice if you need help learning information. Exams are a huge part of the grade compared to other things and the mastering bio HW is sometimes annoyingly long. Brazelle is great, the class can be kinda hard tho.
The lectures are boring and long to watch online but take good notes on every slide. All at your own pace, entire module due on one date, have to be self motivated to get it done on time. Tests aren't hard if you study the notes and use the Pearson study feature. Barely any homework, small groups 8x a semester which he'll give extra credit!
A lot of reading you are basically teaching yourself...
Be ready to teach yourself the course material. A lot of reading and lectures are long. Be sure to complete homework on time and attend the small group sessions.
I'm sure the teacher is a nice guy, but it is genuinely the most boring class I've ever had. I stopped going after the first test. Half of the class fails because he words his tests so poorly. You will learn more if you religiously study the notes rather than actually go to the lecture. Overall not a hard class, he just goes really fast.
Attendance isn't mandatory but if you don't show up to lectures you probably won't do well on the exams. He often adds extra information that basically shows up on the test. I wouldn't suggest reading the textbook as it is too wordy and instead using the dynamic study modules to study. Overall Brazelle is a good professor and I liked class.
he is extremely lecture heavy. homework and quizzes were difficult and on my lab and mastering. hes a friendly guy with a sense of humor. he drops a fair amount of grades, but his tests were beyond god difficult. even with reading the textbooks, ppt lectures, and dynamic study modules it was hard to get a C on a test.
Be prepared to teach yourself the material. You have to read the textbook, watch all his lectures, and study the figures to be able to do well. We only meet in class 8 times the entire semester for small group questions. His tests are based on the textbook entirely, so they're doable. He's generous with dropped grades and extra credit
His tests are manageable if you genuinely study for it. You can get by from just studying off the slideshows and doing some practice questions. He's pretty funny in class, but sometimes his lectures are a little too in-depth. He also offers extra credit and drops many assignments.
One exam drop, HIGHLY recommend doing the dynamic study modules for his class. He's funny and helpful. All the lecture videos are online. You come to class once a week basically and do groupwork which helps a lot if take your time and try to understand the material by asking questions when your there.
Love this professor! go to the lectures and use learning objectives/dynaimc study modules to study. SO AMAZING
This Professor sucks. He doesn't explain things well at all. If you have him for bio 1 and you're not good at science just be prepared to teach yourself because you have to go home and research everything on his powerpoint. His tests are awful because you can study for a month and still fail because he loves to put hard, trick questions on it.
PLEASE TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE! I study for hours for his tests and struggle to make Cs on them. He does have a lot of drops and is somewhat funny which is why I can tolerate him. But in term of his tests, they are so hard and he does not lecture. All of his lectures are from 2013 posted online. Please stay away from this man and this class.
He's the best professor I've ever had! Nice, caring, funny, and he teaches well. It's all lectures, but he posts all of it online, as well as a lot more resources to help with the exams! Definitely choose him for Bio 1!
He was a great professor. Very friendly and liked to tell jokes. Dropped lowest exam and 3 lowest quizzes and homeworks. Very easy class as long as you do the pearson assignments and study for exams.
four exams, one gets dropped (60% of grade) four saturdays throughout the semester: assignments for that specific test are due (about 8 things due) no in person lectures, all online from 2013 tests are extremely hard, questions are meant to trick you and can can be so specific no plus/minus take this online, not worth the stress
Brazelle is a bit monotone and goes at a moderate pace, but his lectures reinforce the important topics. He is very kind and willing to answer questions outside of class, and just amazing. 100% recommend.
Took anatomy with this professor. The course is rigorous and concept-heavy within itself, professor Brazelle is very forgiving with dropping the lowest of grade policy he has. Are the lectures as boring as watching paint dry? Yes. Is he bad at his job? No, not at all. He didn't need to be as forgiving with grading as he is, therefore, I recommend.
Definitely one of the BEST professors I have ever taken at USF. His lectures are very interesting and he gives random fun facts throughout. Professor Brazelle explains all concepts thoroughly and is always open to answering student's questions. Be sure to listen to lectures very in-depth and not just study what's on the powerpoint slides.
Nice and funny guy, but just read off his powerpoints the entire class and talked fast/monotone. Going to class is not necessary. Would recommend studying from the textbook, got me As on the exams. Also, do practice problems online (easynotecards - Campbell Biology). Has one drop exam (which includes the final) which is great. Not bad at all!
He teaches it as a hybrid class where you meet once a week for a group assignment, that's barely worth anything, and that's it, you do everything at home. Each exam is in person about different body systems with 3 hour lectures that are reused from previous years and SO MUCH READING. He does give you a study guide but they are vague and not good.
He was funny, and looking at the syllabus, I appreciated that he drops a grade or two off each category. HOWEVER, his tests are so frustrating; going to lecture and reading the textbook AND studying does not reflect well on test scores. His lectures are heinously boring- his voice is monotone, he rambles about topics that arent significant.
I attended every lecture, read every chapter twice, took in class notes, and made quizlets combined with my in class notes and his posted ones. However, the questions on the test would be extremely specific things I wouldn't remember hearing about whatsoever or mentioned in passing once. His study guides were also useless.
Attend lectures and it's fairly easy. Also tests are not as heavily weighted as tests in other science courses at USF. You need a 82.5 test average to get a A. Lowest exam is dropped. Also attendance, while not mandatory, is basically required to complete the learning catalytics sessions.
Brazelle's a funny guy, but in all honesty, he just reads off PowerPoint slides. Tests are not too bad, I finished with a high A on the first 3 and the last is dropped. You have to do visual intervention assignments, which are very annoying because my group failed to participate in 3 of them and I had to do them myself.
This is one of the hardest classes I have ever taken at USF. That being said it was by far the most interesting. If you are thinking of pursuing a career in the healthcare field it is a great experience. Do not expect an easy A, especially on exams. Dr. Brazelle is a nice guy, willing to help, and extremely knowledgeable.
To be fair the class was not bad at all if you out the effort and study. I personally would just read one the slides and do practice questions before tests. He drops the lowest test grade, which is really nice. People might say he sucks at teaching, but let's be fair teaching biology is hard in itself so you have to expect lectures.
The class isn't bad. You just can't rely on the professor and need to do all the work by yourself. Don't rely only on lectures for the exams and definitely use the textbooks and other resources.
He was alright. Just lectures off of slides. Keep up with the material and do homework and you'll be fine. Forgiving grading with extra points and one dropped exam.
He was cool. He only had class one day a week, where attendance would be taken through in class assignments called Learning Catalytics, but drops the 3 lowest grades. Be prepared to read the textbook to study for exams, because his lectures won't be enough to pass. Wasn't hard, but took some time. He also drops the lowest exam grade.
Don't take this class if you want a concise and straight forward lecture. The lecture really leaves you wondering what you should study. Just know if you take this class you have to reteach yourself everything with the textbook on your own time. And DO NOT rely on the study guides he puts on canvas, they are so vague. GOOD LUCK if u take him lol
I honestly recommend just doing anatomy online instead of doing this class. You basically have to teach yourself everything because even though he bombards you with a lot of information during lecture, it will not help you on the exams. Also, he focuses more on physiology on the exams rather than the anatomy so put less effort in remembering parts.
He was a very knowledgeable professor for sure. His work was never too much but some tests could be difficult. He drops a good amount of grades at the end of the semester and is not a boring lecturer. I would take his course again for sure and wish I would have taken Anatomy I with him as well.
Dr.Brazelle is such a great professor and he is super accessible outside of class hours! As long as you go to class and record the lectures for future studying, you can ace this class! If you do not understand something he is always super open to help! Use all your resources to prepare and you will do great!
Personally I found him to be monotone :/ which was an issue for me. Everything besides that was good.
I felt Dr. Brazelle was decent. His class can be boring and difficult, but very fair. No +/- grading and 1 test is dropped. If you go to lectures and put effort in and outside of class to understand the material, you should be fine. I've struggled with Bio before, but I attended all lectures and reviewed after every class and got an A.
He is an alright teacher but he is just so boring to listen to. Hard to pay attention in class especially when it wasn't mandatory and reading/taking notes on the textbook material was more beneficial then lecture. Exams are low key rough and focus on minor details or have a 'best' answer situation. Grading scale has enough room to help grade.
AVOID AT ALL COSTS! I have always been a straight-A student, but I had to study SO MUCH JUST TO BARELY GET AN A IN THIS COURSE. Really bad considering this is just Bio 1. He never responds to emails, not accessible outside of class.
This class requires a lot of studying and effort. The tests were difficult and often had multiple correct answers but you have to choose the "best" answer. There are a lot of concepts to know and you need to know how to apply what you learn in class beyond the topic. One test is dropped, which helps. But your grade is very reliant on your tests.
take ANY other prof for bio 1!
SO inconvenient to students of his online classes, and for reasons I do not understand.
Hes so rude over email even if you are considerate in yours. Its like he encourages cheating because most people that did well did so because they cheated. He does not make any efforts to prevent this. There should be a decent curve on each exam due to their complexity and subjectivity, but there is not because they average is high due to cheating
This is an amazing professor! He knows a lot about what he teaches. I took him for biology and took him again for anatomy and physiology. Each time he was amazing. These subjects are hard but he gives you the material to pass it. You definitely have to study to pass.
Brazelle's Bio 1 class is challenging, but manageable if you stay engaged. Attend lectures, read the textbook, and utilize study aids like unstuck study. The exams are tough, but with effort, you can succeed. Just be prepared for a rigorous course.
Ugh where do I begin? Terrible review material, extremely monotone while lecturing, quizzes that can cover hyperspecific things about topics. He thinks that people have time to download an entire book to memory and proceeds to give little care on his end, barely teaching the subject itself. Take this class online and avoid Brazelle like the plague!
If u rely on a professor to learn, don't take him. Firstly, his exams are extremely hard with terrible reviews. There is so much to cover in the learning material, and he gives little to no guidance. His 8am lectures that don't even help, with mandatory learning catalyst that u can't make up but can miss 2. The lowest test gets dropped.
RUN. I would encourage you to find a different professor. His exams are ridiculously hard and you have to do all the work for them. The study guide was a list of things you should know but nothing specific, I had to comb through 100 pages to find what was on the list and never did good on his exams. He is a very nice person but a horrible teacher.
Brazelle must be a tenure professor because the lack of teaching that happens in this class is crazy. If you take this class be prepared to watch hours of lectures that are a decade old, as well as study the entire textbook, and three PowerPoints of questions that could maybe be on the exam. I DO NOT recommend to anyone that actually wants to learn
Dr. Brazelle is one of my favorite professors I've had the pleasure of taking classes from. He is hilarious as well as incredibly knowledgable in his field. I LOVED this class & although it was material heavy, it was doable on top of my heavy bio-med course load. He is clear about his expectations & ultimately he wants to see his students succeed.
RUN AS FAR AS YOU CAN!!!!! the lectures are over 10 years old and oftentimes don't reflect what is on the exam. his study guides are misleading, he pretty much wants you to read the textbook front to back. i enjoyed his learning catalytics, i just wish he taught up-to-date lectures. he doesn't care about doctors notes.
I love this professor, I had him for Bio I and then again for anatomy. His learning catalytic sessions are engaging and he's funny, he knows so much about this course. The exams are shockingly easy if you do the dynamic study modules and practice/reading quizzes! Homework and quizzes are basically completion grades and attendance matters.
I took this course in 2022, so it might have changed, but honestly he was the worst professor I've ever had. I'm in the military and he was not accommodating at all. Used to pass out tissues during exams in case we had to cry. Also your grade was determined by exams. 10/10 do not recommend.
just dont take his class unless you want to be more confused in anatomy then you were before you took it.
Funny guy, but you can tell he's been teaching Anatomy I forever and he is a tenure professor. This class is essentially that he will give you most of the resources you need and you self teach yourself with all of it. I had to make a universal notebook online and share it with others in order to put all the material in one place. Make a study group
In-person but actually hybrid once a week class. In person class is pretty useless, just go for participation. Have to teach yourself all the info. BUT, fair grading scale, no final/cumulative test, and lowest test dropped. Test questions are straight forward if you know the info. I mainly watched lecture videos and memorized info on the slides.
Majority of the course content is in a flipped-classroom style, beware, as you will have to teach yourself everything. If you do the Dynamic Study Modules you will be fine, and it's the exams that matter most. He is very knowledgeable, but seemingly unapproachable. "Study guides" are vague, you will just need to study everything and pray.
This professor repeatedly ignored student needs. He changed due dates without notice and then blamed students for not finishing them ahead of time. Even when a peer was hospitalized and provided a note, he didn't excuse the absence. Avoid taking him for A&P 1 or 2 if at all possible.
The issue with this class is it is hybrid. You have to learn all content yourself. Each unit has ~6 hours of online videos and you must memorize EVERYTHING. I studied 50+ hours for each exam to get a 95%. Most people make the mistake of not studying as they should. He is really helpful in office hours. If you are disciplined you can pass.
Avoid taking this professor if possible. If you have any concerns over the class do not bring it up to him unless you want a rude response back. Will not own up to his mistakes and make it a student problem.
Pros: he drops the lowest test score and 3 lowest homework/quizzes. Not much work other than the exams. Tests are hard but not impossible Cons: lectures are extremely boring and he teaches 1-2 chapters ahead even if the exam is the next day. Attendance is mandatory and a grade The exam review is vague. I highly recommend the dynamic study modules
Dr. Brazelle is an amazing professor and I am very confused by the rating here. The Exam is a bit challenging because it does not match material given per lectures but if you read the textbook and watch his recorded video, you can pass with A/B easily and he doesn't penalized wrong answers but gave credits for attending Masters in class.
Lots of reading. Lectures are long and he doesn't have very good time management. When in person lectures are happening he starts out by spending 30 minutes on one slide and by the end spends maybe 2 minutes on the slides at the end. The lecture videos are long and monotone.
He is just awful, don't do it.
Consider taking anatomy with another professor. His study guides are too vague (e.g., “Read chapter 5”), and the test questions often don't relate to them. There are four tests, and a poor score on one makes it hard to pass.
There are no technical lectures just meetings where he reviews the summary. You will have to teach yourself absolutely everything. Tests are insanely hard, questions make no sense half the time. I went to his office hours weekly, got a tutor, did all the study work, still was impossible to get an A. He wasn't mean but just not a good teacher.
This professor is somewhat easy to follow when watching his online lectures, but the in person ones are pretty much useless.
This class was extremely challenging and impossible to get an A in. The exams had some questions that sounded like it was trying to trick you. Pay attention to the dynamic study modules in specific as they will help the most. I tried making a Quizlet on his lectures, but it confused me more than before. Pay attention to diagrams in his lectures.
Lost my sanity in this class. Every night, my eyes were glued to my screen for more than 5 hours, reading the entire textbook for the exams. He only reads off a PowerPoint during lectures and barely scratches the surface of the content you need to know for the exams. Choose any other teacher for this course for your own sake.
extraordinarily boring lectures. grading policy is pretty forgiving, however you need to have a background knowledge of anatomy in order to succeed, even with the background knowledge i still found the class very difficult due to the vague study guides and BORING poorly presented lectures
There is a LOT of content in a short amount of time for this class. Definitely lecture and note heavy, and the lectures are incredibly boring. However, the online lectures he posts are very helpful in understanding the content and condensing all of the information from the textbooks. He is also honestly really funny, and wears silly T-shirts often.
Class was very easy as long as you understood expectations. It is a hybrid course meaning you have to watch lectures on your own and when you meet in class he will only go over important topics. Exams were easy as long as you studied the powerpoints he gives you. Your grade is based mainly on exams with some homework and attendance.
Class was not bad if you have a background in anatomy. If not, its very difficult as its a lot of concepts in a short amount of time. You have to teach yourself everything pretty much. However, he's a nice and funny guy and his grading criteria is very fair. This class takes a lot of studying and effort but isn't terrible if you put effort into it.
States class is hybrid w/only one class per week and other day is used as test block. Expects you to watch lecture videos before coming to class and he provides supplemental info. It's like an online course and the info in class mostly reviews the videos without going as in depth. He is an ok professor, just treat this class as if its online.
test are very difficult but not impossible. don't use the study guide that he provides for you because it is very vague and not helpful at all. i would avoid taking this professor over all because the exams are weighted very heavily so if you do poorly on them there won't be anything other work to bring your grade back up.
This is a hybrid class. If you understand what that means you will be fine. If you understand the PowerPoints he puts out, go to lectures to understand the important topics, and attend office hours to clarify, you'll do good. Don't waste your time reading the textbook or doing the study guide. His powerpoints are what the test is based on.
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