Dr Brooks is really interesting and intelligent. His lectures, and his tangents during lecture always contain interesting information. Yeah, he is strict but it's honestly not that bad. Make sure you write down what he says, because you already have the info on the powerpoints. He's also kind of attractive so there's that.

I took Dr. Brooks for Biodiversity-just a lot of memorization and don't be lazy and Bio Principles-need to read and understand the processes and I did better in Bio Principles. I loved him as a professor! He is super strict so I wouldn't take him for an 8am unless you're a morning person. Attendance and timeliness matter. He is a nice guy too.

Course is not all that difficult, lots of memorization, though. Funny, informative, and attentive. Need help, go to his open office hrs. Attendance is mandatory, I-Clicker quizzes on information not yet covered so read ahead to earn points! Cell phone- get kicked out, if not, up to 50 pts deducted. NO ELECTRONICS. No hats, no glasses if not on,&c.

He is a wonderful teacher if you are a wonderful student. This isn't an easy class and you won't pass if you don't work for it. He treats his students with respect and if you follow all the meticulous, ridiculous albeit, rules you will do more than fine! Don't expect to be a lazy, whiny student and make an A in his class, won't happen.

He is a good professor when it comes to his materials, but he has way too many rules and regulations. His tests are pretty easy if you just get down what he says in class, that means attendance is MANDATORY! He helps you understand the topic though! Just have to take his notes and go through powerpoints.

Took Brooks for Bio principles and biodiversity. Didn't get an A, but that's on my part, kinda slacked a little bit. But he definitely gives you plenty of opportunities to pass. His first exam in both classes are not worth much so if you failed them, chances are you can still pass the class with an A. Can't have any electronics in class though.

Dr. Brooks is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is very fair with test material considering u dont need to read the book at all just pay attention and study the slides.

Too many rules. But gives good feedback. Makes too many not funny jokes. Get ready to read everyday! Never forget your i clicker at home!

His lectures are pretty fun, he will interact with students and even sounds a little like Robert Downey Jr. BEWARE - his exams are VERY challenging. When he says you need 30-60hrs of study, HE MEANS IT. There is plenty of material, lots of supplementary reading, and he expects a lot from you.

Study and pay attention as much as you can. He will asks questions via I-Clicker so you have to study before hand. Sometimes he will randomly pick on people to answer questions.

This class was honestly a joke. Ridiculously easy course. I am genuinely astonished by the number of reviewers saying that they struggled in this class. Thats how you know you may not be cut out for a bio major. Great professor, very knowledgeable and funny jokes. Would take again.

He is a great professor and clearly demonstrates the beauty of biology. Professor Brooks made this class one of the best bio classes I've ever taken.

Dr. Brooks is an amazing professor and I honestly learned so much from Biodiversity and Biological Principles. He can make rude jokes sometimes, but I recommended taking him-especially if you are interested in any health profession.

took him for Biodiversity&Bio Principles. LOVE LOVE LOVE brooks. LAZY, YOUNG-MINDED, IRRESPONSIBLE students BEWARE. He does not make this easy on you. this is college expect to be treated as an adult in his course. But Appreciate this man more then any other professor at FAU. Really preps you not only for his class but for all courses to come.

Witness Greatness. He cares about his students. Lots of material to understand that is why he so strict with his rules. Go to class and study beforehand for his quizzes. Pretty straightforward class. Learned so much but that was because brooks makes you want to learn the material. He is always there to explain any material that is difficult.

Has a lot of crazy rules, but it's not hard to follow them people! Didn't bother me any! This class is hard, mainly because I took it in the summer which should be avoided if possible. I found him to be very funny and was always excited to go to his lectures. Study study study. Really wants students to succeed and is very passionate about biology.

Dr. Brooks is the man. He keeps his classes engaged and brings a fresh approach to teaching. You must go to every class and take notes if you want to succeed. AND YOU KNOWS THIS.... MAANNNN

Professor Brooks is hilarious and really cares about Biology. You WILL learn a lot. His rules may seem "ridiculous", but honestly they are there to help you focus more during lecture. Reading ahead and attendance is a must! An A is possible if you have his lecture notes book and put forth the effort!

Dr. Brooks is an amazing professor, energetic in class, makes you think, and teaches the material well. His exams are difficult, his quizzes are hard but the thing that many people here are forgetting is that, these are designed to make you learn the material. Take good notes, show up to class, STUDY, and you may be pleased with your grade.

Brooks is a great professor. At first he may seem really scary but you'll get used to him. He makes his classes interesting and I enjoyed coming to class. He's strict but that's understandable. If you try hard and study you can get an A but if you're lazy, do not expect to pass this class. But there is nothing on the test that he didn't cover.

You get out, exactly what you put in. DO NOT MISS A SINGLE CLASS. Although sometimes he makes the material harder to learn than it actually is, it's only to help us as students. An astounding professor. DO not be lazy at all.

I took Dr. Brooks over summer and will be taking him again this spring. THE best bio prof at FAU and one one of one of my favorites ever. Don't be so offended by his classroom rules and pay attention in class. He gives potential potential test questions in class. Must take Dr. Brooks if you are serious about your education.

The class isn't as difficult as everyone wrote. Just make sure you read ahead and study.

Honestly, if you go to every class and take decent notes you will be okay. He offers a exceptional amount of extra credit through the life line class and through diagnostic quizzes. Yes, his personality does take some getting used to, but overall it will make the subject matter bearable. Also, don't be that kid that raises their hand every 5 mins!

Professor Brooks does not ask his students to know anything more than what he talks about in lectures. If you show up to lectures and take notes you will more than likely receive an A in the course. However, if you do not show up you more than likely will not pass as professor Brooks does give many in class quizzes.

Took this class summer 2016, so this was a very fast paced class. Use the study guide book that he made and the quick study charts like a bible. READ AHEAD because all of the quizzes in classes will be unexpected and are directly from the book and charts. This is a lot of information and a bunch of memorization so study hard!

I took this class in 1989. It was, and still is, one of the best classes I ever took. I got my M.S. with Dr. Brooks as my major Prof and I am a research biologist and professor- thanks to his mentorship! If you are whining, pick another career. If you are serious about biology, stay put, study hard, and thank your lucky stars!!!

If you want to be a doctor or scientist you are going to have to dedicate a lot of time to studying. Science is not like liberal arts! Dr. Brooks is a great science teacher. I love this prof b/c, in hindsight, everything he said was TRUE. Only the most dedicated will succeed in this major. if anyone thinks he's hard reconsider your major.

Although he is strict when it comes to phones, quiz taking and the rest, his lectures are very interesting. He is an incredibly funny teacher, and as long as you study what he tells you to study, you should do great on the exams.

I think this class is a good testament to what being a bio major is all about. its not easy, and he is not a pushover like most teachers. Brooks was the greatest prof ive had at FAU and I am about to graduate. He is engaging and very passionate about what he is teaching. If u want a career in medicine you need to learn to thrive from these classes

Everything on the tests are in his lecture notebook. He'll tell you to star things that are on the test. Read/look ahead for clicker quizzes. Third and fourth exams are the hardest. Goes off on a lot of tangents and makes some students uncomfortable. Rubs some students the wrong way. Great at explaining concepts. Study hard to get an A.

He likes to hype you up and make you think everything will be extremely difficult. Go to tutoring and study and you should be fine. DON'T MISS CLASS. You actually learn everything you need to know in lectures. Just pay attention and try to understand and ask questions. Lifeline helps a lot and so does lab because it is good review.

Brooks is an intellectual professor that utilizes teaching techniques that are college level in addition to comedic acts to entertain his students during his long lectures. He "pokes fun" at students similarly to a high school teacher; students who are sensitive might dislike it. I would take Frazier for a more serious and more extra credit course.

Not the nicest but really good professor! Highly recommend. Great lecturer and it is clear he has been teaching a long time. Exams not hard but DETAILED . However, the exams come straight from lecture so what he teaches, unlike a lot of professors, is necessary for the exam

People seem to over exaggerate when talking about Brooks. Yes he is very crude and obnoxious, but his class shouldn't be taken any different from any other class you're taking. If you go to class and study before and after lectures, getting an A should be a breeze. He is more than qualified in the material and he makes lectures interesting.

This is a challenging class. If you don't put effort in and study you wont pass. Memorize every word that is in the workbook

Good teacher and everything but there are a lot of pop quizzes so you have to read the texts before lecture and his tests can be very hard at times.

People tend to over do it a bit when it comes to his attitude. You have to go to class to pass and you absolutely CAN NOT be late. if you are late you will not be allowed in. If you don't follow his rules he will point it out. He is a very good professor and gives a lot of detail I loved his class. you have to have a sense of humor to take him

I took Brooks for BSC1010 as well, same textbook that I never opened. Read the ppts! take notes on what he lectures! Go to classes and study for iclicker quizzes, they are pop quizzes & not scheduled. Exams often have a few freebies but they are very long, study well!

Dr. Brooks is an amazing teacher. I had him for Biodiversity and I learn so much and his lectures were never boring. He actually teaches, yet you have to put on your part to do well in class.

Personally loved this class, he's low key funny so it's not that boring. He tells you exactly whats on the test if you go to class. Don't buy or read the textbook buy his little brown book instead. Study his powerpoints and that book and the stuff he says in class and it's not that hard. If you don't pay attention in class might call you.

The GOAT

Brooks has been my favorite professor at FAU so far. I am a Biology major so this class is important to me but he made the class enjoyable even though the tests were rough. Just need to study well and you'll do fine.

This is one of the best professors I have had at this school. His lectures are very straight forward and if you take good notes and study there is no reason you shouldn't pass. It is also an added bonus that he is extremely funny and really engages the class. His exams are fair and a lot of times he will hint at questions he will ask during lecture

One of the best professors I've ever had. His lectures are so entertaining that even when mind-numbingly topics like botany present themselves, he manages to grasp your attention. I recommend him to anyone that wants to have an incredibly clear understanding of biology, while laughing the entire time.

This legend was the highlight of my first semester. He's loud, funny, and likes to pick on his students out of mutual fun. He literally says what's going to be on the tests. This class was extremely easy, just occasionally review; I crammed the exams and still got A's on all of them. Dr. Frazier is just too boring, just avoid her.

Seems intimidating at first, but just jokes around a lot. He tries his best to make boring topics interesting so you don't fall asleep. Read ahead before class because he likes giving pop quizzes, and a lot of the time the same questions come back on exams.

He's super intimidating at first and then you see he really tries to make the entire lecture time engaging. Don't be late, don't talk during his lecture, and TURN OFF ELECTRONICS (for real). Tests are fair, lots of pop quizzes so make sure you read topics ahead of time or you'll regret it, and he offers many extra credit opportunities.

If you don't want to study and I mean really study for the tests do not take him, you will NOT pass. He's funny and makes lectures atleast interesting but he is very strict and class is mandatory. (you'll want to go anyways, not a class you learn on your own) You will need iclicker for random quizes, that you'll need to prestudy for. Solid choice.

Professor Brooks is a character. I had him for both Bio-principals and Biodiversity. Attend every lecture, read the lecture notebook before class and you'll do fine. His exams aren't too difficult, and in my opinion were pretty direct. His lectures are enjoyable but beware he's very strict: no phones, no laptops, no technology whatsoever.

Very funny during lectures, keeps you engaged for the most part and makes everything easy to understand. Took him for both Bio Principles and Bio DIversity, and glad I did. GO TO THE LECTURES! Everything he says during lecture is fair game for the exams, which are a bit difficult, but if you pay attention and do what he asks you'll have no problem.

His lectures will either bore you out of your mind or have you laughing every 5 minutes. He's quite entertaining and really funny during lectures, however very strict. He has a very strict policy about cell phones or any electronics for that matter, and I suggest not even thinking twice about using it during lectures.

In my opinion, this class was not difficult at all as long as you actually studied and prepared well for his iClicker quizzes. His test questions are very direct and fair. You don't need to buy his textbook, just his lecture book so that you can write notes in it. Yes he does have strict rules, but he's very funny and makes lectures entertaining.

Brooks is an amazing professor who truly cares about the stuff he is lecturing on and finds different ways to help you remember tough concepts. People are going to say that he was horrible and they failed because he is a horrible professor but the truth is Brooks makes you work for your grade. You have to put the time and effort in to pass.

This class is all about memorization that is literally it. Study before the lecture at least like 3-5 pages and a few slides on the power point, look up words you don't understand and write them down in your workbook and you should be fine. Take Lecture and Discussion seriously and you shouldn't have any issues.

You can get a possible 60 pts from Discussion(Lifeline) that goes towards your overall lecture grade with 12 points extra credit possible in Lifeline. Lifeline is so important and can keep you from getting a letter grade higher. Go to Lifeline, do the work, talk to your professor and TA. This class is really easy if you do the work and study.

Brooks in class rude and unapproachable but if you go to his office hours he is really sweet just does not have time to waste on stupid questions that can be answered with the syllabus. I took him for both Diversity and Principles, and I would take him again for another class. He is very straightforward on what will be on the exams.

I had Dr. Brooks for Bio 1 and 2. I really enjoyed his classes. His lectures are great (since they're mandatory it helps), there are a lot of rules for test/quizzes but for non-cheaters no biggie. He has high expectations so make sure to read before each class since he does give quizzes on material not yet covered in class.

I took Brooks for both Biodiversity and Bio Principles. So far he is my favorite professor. He is very funny during lecture and he makes you want to study. I think he cares about his students a lot. Thats why there are so many rules in his class. But if you show up, study before the lecture, study his notes, you will be good.

Dr. Brooks is an amazing teacher. I took both Biodiversity and Bio Principles with him and I learned so much. His lectures are amazing and he engages the class so you are not bored. Attendance is mandatory! His tests are on his lectures and additional information from his quick study guides and the book. Great Professor!

Brooks is great, I had him for both Principals and Diversity. Although I greatly preferred Principals he made both classes very enjoyable. His exam and quiz procedures are a little ridiculous but I get why he does it. I'm now in my second degree at FAU and trust me when I say that Brooks is one of the best Professors I've had at FAU.

He's in my top 5 of favorite professors at FAU (believe me, there's not many to choose from). HE MEANS BUSINESS!! This is not an easy A class. You will put your blood, sweat, and tears into your work. His lectures are enjoyable, he gives you exactly what will be on the quiz/exam. DO NOT miss class, your grade heavily depends on your attendance.

You have to attend every class. Every class has a quiz. You must read ahead to the next lecture for the quiz. Questions can be confusing but he goes over them at the end. Must read ahead. If you dont study drop the class. Not an easy A.

This class is not an easy A class. If you don't study every day, this class will be extremely hard for you. Even though attendance isn't a grade, you can expect a quiz, or quizzes, every session. I took his class in the summer and if you don't read ahead of his lectures, you won't do well on his quizzes. But his lectures are very interesting.

In the beginning I would've said this class was dreadful, but he's hard on you for a reason. He actually wants you to stop being on your butt n learn what you pay for. Only take this class if you plan on being focused. No phones allowed, pop up quizzes, but a lot of laughs. Just study literally+I suggest getting to know him personally, sweet guy.

I thought he was a pain in the ass b/c I didn't want to study. but if you are there to study and pay attention and do your work you should pass with an A. He's hilarious but very strict and he has his reasons, no phones at all or u will be kicked out but it helps because you pay attention to the lecture. READ READ READ AHEAD, Extra credit is given

He is a great guy, really funny too. The course doesn't really have any homework and for that reason the exams matter a ton! Do well on the exams and you'll do well in the class. Just study study study and it should be an easy A. He has little summaries of specific things formatted into little laminated sheets that he made himself. READ THOSE!

One of the funniest professors I've had. I took him for bio principles and biodiversity. He is kind of hard but everything on the exams is straight out of his lectures. Really good at teaching

Hands down the best professor I have had! Hilarious! Awesome lectures!! He makes you work for your grade and studying is a must. If you don't pass it is simply because you don't study. He is awesome! I wish I could take more classes with him!! Don't take him if you are sensitive.

He is tough. I can see why people dont like him. If you want someone harsh and makes sure youre on task, take him. You can keep up if youre a student who likes to learn outside of class such as studying and reading ahead. Passed with a B but I knew a ton of people who dropped out.

He is one of the best teachers at FAU. Truly passionate about his work and takes time to cover materials thoroughly. Read before class if you want to pass the daily quizzes. Show up on time or you WILL be locked out.

I recommend paying extreme attention to what he emphasizes in his lectures. Do not take exams or pop quizzes lightly! Lifeline is extremely helpful. He makes lectures really interesting and funny so DO NOT SKIP CLASS! If you miss a class you will fall extremely behind. He is strict! you need an iclicker. He is preparing us to be science majors!

I actually liked Professor Brooks. I had him for Bio Principles and Biodiversity. He is a bit intense when it comes to his pop quizzes and tests, but he just wants to make sure students earn their grades. If you stay on top of the reading and put in the work, you shouldn't have any problems passing.

Brooks is actually a really good professor. He is tough and strict but it keeps you on top of your grade. You get kicked out if you are on your phone or watch so be careful. If you pay attention and go to class you will be okay but there are a lot of pop quizzes. Don't sit in the back if you don't want to get called on.

Honestly Im not sure why he has poor ratings. Brooks is an amazing professor that makes lecture alive and fun. No phones/ laptops but it is for a reason for you to actually learn. Had him for both Biological Principles and Biodiversity. You should definitely go to lecture because he has pop quizzes. Study for this class !! Hard work pays off !!

Took Brooks for both Bio principles and Biodiversity and I gotta say he was one of the best teachers I've had at FAU. His class isn't an "easy A'' but if you go to class and study it's definitely possible (I got A's in both). Pop quizzes often and he expects you to pre-study the material. Get used to it. Upper-division courses are much harder.

This is my second time taking Dr. Brooks' class. I have taken 8 am both times and as awful as it sounds, Dr. Brooks manages to wake everyone up with his amazing lectures. He is really funny and a little bit crazy. He is pretty strict on the rules for tests and quizzes but if you can manage to follow them and read ahead, the class is smooth sailing.

Dr. Brooks has interesting lectures and a good sense of humor. His classroom policies are very strict, but that is nothing different from the Life Sciences department in general. He is definitely not an easy A and a lot of studying is required. Even missing class once can have a huge downward spiral effect.

This is the professor your high school teacher warned you about lol. A cool guy but definitely loud for an 8 AM class. He makes you work for your grade, so study to the max, or just 30 mins a day. At first, I hated the fact that there were TAs in the class watching your every move, but his intentions were to have your attention and it worked

Brooks is a solid professor and really knows what he is talking about. Also, his lectures are not boring at all. Keep in mind, he is very strict and every quiz is a pop quiz. However, you will learn a lot and he offers a lot of extra credit! Good luck!

This is the second time I have taken Brooks and he has amazed me. He has such a positive attitude and has shown that he cares about teaching. I had him for 8 am last semester and decided to take him for 4 pm ... it was the best choice I made! He made lectures more interesting and everything was straight to the point.

If you dislike Brooks, you didnt study & are blaming your poor scores on the professor. Yes the rules are annoying but grow up, youre here at college to learn & use these skills for a future graduate program. He would say test questions in class with the answers so record lectures. Buy all the materials he requires but you don't need the text book.

You have to work very hard for your grade but don't let other people discourage you from taking him. You can rewatch his recorded lectures and take note of everything he says. He does pop quizzes so make sure to review before class. If you have to take his class, just be prepared to work hard.

You have to put in the time and effort in order to do well in his class. I wouldn't say he's a hard professor because he's pretty straightforward with you. His exams and pop quizzes are based off his lectures, so I recommend attending them. Overall if you study, you'll do fine.

Great professor but expect a lot of pop quizzes(be ready for one every day). Doesn't use the textbook instead using his lecture notes booklet and quick study guides that he made just for the course. If you read ahead and take notes like he says to it is really helpful. If you listen to the lectures, he highlights a lot of what ends up on a test.

Everyone over exaggerates the difficulty of this class. Everything on his exams and quizzes come word for word from what he states in his lectures and lecture notebook. You cant be lazy and need to study hard for this, but its easy if you truly pay attention to everything he says. He is overall pretty funny and the class isnt too bad if you try.

Im a biological science major and I really enjoyed taking Brooks for biodiversity and biological principles. He makes you work for your grade, and if your a not a bio major this will be very time consuming and hard. As a bio major, brooks teaches you what it takes to study and genuinely learn the material you need to. Go to class! Its important!!

You want to WORK to get the grade you want. I've taken Brooks for both Biodiversity & Biological Principles, and he's straightforward with how you should study as well as what you should know for the exam. I HIGHLY recommend studying ahead and attending his lectures!

I'm in medical school now and I can honestly say that if you don't pass bio with brooks then it will be hard to get into med school or do well in med school. If you don't like Dr. Brooks it's because of your studying methods! Not everything will be given directly to you; you need to learn a lot info on your own. This is what we do in med school

Professor Brooks is by far one of the best professors I have had. I took his biodiversity class as well and he is straight forward with the amount of time you have to put in. 5-7 pages ahead is standard and if you put the effort in, it isn't bad. Listen to him and take notes and you should be fine. It is a hard course but he made it much easier.

I took Dr. Brooks in the Spring Semester online, and what I can say is that if you put in the effort and study continuously throughout the semester, you can certainly obtain an A. Study the Quick Study guides, watch the supplementary videos, take notes, and read all of the announcements. Also take the extra credit review quiz for each unit.

Dr. Brooks is one of the best professors I have ever taken. However, his class can be hard for some. He provides a lecture book to study off of. Most of what matters for his class will be done outside of class, he just gives lectures during class time. He gives lots of opportunities for EC, and he is caring. Please take him, no regrets.

you need to study/memorize a lot but he does a good job, using humor, to engrain it into our minds. Attendance is key to take away some important points that might be on the test. Plenty of extra credit, as long as you study.

If you go to the lectures, do not worry about this class. Over 100 out of 300 students regularly don't show up to lecture, and I guarantee those are the ones giving the bad ratings. Professor Brooks gives numerous opportunities for EC if you go to class AND tips for exams. He may be harsh, but he's the type of Professor that you want and remember!

The class is tough, but it is preparing you for harder science courses. Brooks is very funny and makes lectures interesting. He will be hard on you, but he is genuine and wants you to pass. Lots of extra credit points are available and he gives away some answers but you need to remember what he says.

This dude is not confused, or doesn't have the spirit, because he EMBODIES the spirit. You're guaranteed a good grade as long as you grind. As long as you go to the lectures and take good notes and NOT sleep in class you'll do good. With lectures you get both a show and a lesson, idk how this dude didn't become a comedian or actor. He's a mer...

Dr. Brooks was honestly the best professor I have had at FAU. He is tough and so is Biodiversity but his lectures were interesting and entertaining. He clearly knows his stuff and is setting you up to obtain a high level of understanding if you attend class. There is plenty of extra credit that will balance out your gradePlannng on taking him again

Dr. Brooks was one of the best professors I ever had. The class is very difficult however he does an amazing job in simplifying the processes. Attending class is VITAL to pass also studying the lecture notes booklet in advance. Dr. Brooks is also very funny and makes the lectures entertaining. Class consists of 4 exams, 4 quizzes and pop quizzes.

Nice teacher while intimidating at first sight, go to office hrs after the exam and he'll thoroughly explain your mistakes, attend EVERY lecture and take detailed notes from them (will be on the exams), funny, strict about no electronics in class, textbook is useless (didn't even use it), look at lecture booklet

One of the best professors I ever had. This class is MUCH more difficult than Biodiversity, yet Dr. Brooks does a great job still. Attend class, study topics early, especially genetics, and read lecture booklet. Same format: 4 exams, 4 quizzes, and pop iclicker quizzes. Few handwritten homeworks required towards end of semester. Amazing professor!

I took him for bio principles and if you didn't go to the lectures there was no way you were going to pass. You need to make sure to watch the pre recorded lectures and study a lot in order to pass this class. He has an interesting teaching style, but it works. Majority of the kids failed the class/exams who didn't go to lectures.

One of FAUs best! Really enjoyed this class. Scored 95 and above every exam just by reading his booklet, going to SI and practicing life cycles on purpose games. Quick with grades, 68 page booklet for entire semester, and very interesting lectures. He will definitely wake you up at 8am with the banging, haha prepare for that. Amazing human being!

Brooks is amazing.Yes, this course needs an excessive amount of studying, but, it really gets you prepared of what's to come for future courses. You CAN'T breeze through this class. He's very funny, but very strict for the reason of wanting people to learn. I recommend this professor for those who WANT TO LEARN. Most likely best prof for undergrad.

he gets a bad rap but... it is not impossible to pass if you attend lectures and study frequently. he clearly explains what you need to do in order to succeed. no hw but 4 exams, 4 quizzes, and pop quizzes. plus lifeline material. he is quite funny in lectures as well. very important to attend lectures though!! everything is also very organized.

I took Dr.Brooks for biodiversity and he kept his class interesting even if it was an 8 am. If you come to class and just simply do the work and study then this class can be easy to pass. I thought he was funny and made biology interesting.

4 tests Buy notebook by dr brooks all you need to know is inside of it $90. Go to class he will teach everything in the book. Email important LL & SI will have important worksheets. SI worksheets follow the notebook from brooks lecture. Great for getting an A. Memorize everything make matching games for tests. He makes you match names on the test

Dr. Brooks is the best professor I have ever had. He makes it very clear at the beginning of the semester about what is needed in order to succeed in his class. He is also extremely funny and keeps the content fun, so paying attention was not hard! As long as you study hard and pay attention in class, you should be good to go!

I took him Fall 2022 & I actually liked Brooks. He actually cares about what he teaches & his lectures wont make you fall asleep in class. He gives hints for things that are on the test and if you go to SI, you are guaranteed to pass. I think the only downside to this class is that no electronics are allowed but it kind of helped me actually focus.

Dr.Brooks is a great professor. Took his 8am Bio Principles lecture. Gives A TON of extra credit, as long as you show up to class. He honestly just wants his students to pass. Gives us quiz answers and questions that will be on the test. To pass his tests, watch the recorded lecture videos. Textbook is not required, but lecture note book is needed.

Despite the negative feedback, as long as you go to lectures and do exactly what he says you need to in order to do well, you will. 4 exams and 4 quizzes with many opportunities for extra credit. Yes the material can be tough but if you attend lectures and study well you will succeed! I've taken him 2 semesters and have done well each time.

This was my 2nd rodeo with Brooks & I still feel the same. Amazing professor. This class takes an immense amount of studying if you'd like an A, so be prepared. But, he gets a bad rep for the solid fact that he points out that students aren't putting in the work and still want to go to med school. lol. Lectures are pretty interesting and mandatory.

I took Brooks for Biological Principles during the Summer term and I think he was a great teacher honestly. A lot of people talk trash because they don't keep up. That's the key: just do EXACTLY what he tells you, and you will be fine (he doesn't even ask anything that crazy people!).

people say professor brooks is a hard teacher he really isn't, if you show up, pay attention, and do the work its easy A. the class itself takes A LOT of studying because the quizzes and tests are very memory heavy... his class rules are a little difficult, but it's all because you have to pay attention. he's not as bad as everyone makes it seem

Professor Brooks is perhaps one of the best science professors at FAU. With a clear grading policy and plentiful extra credit opportunities in addition to a Canvas discussion board with supplemental assistance, he truly cares about his students and is hilarious. Beware of makeup exams, though, as these are essay-formatted.

The material is challenging for a low-level class. The course will be a breeze if you do what he says, like reading ahead and attending lectures. If not his class will be a gatekeeper, and you will fail. Brooks keeps his lectures interesting even at 8 am. Show face and collect your A.

Professor Brooks gets a bad rep for no reason. He made biodiversity interesting and he is so funny. A booklet is required for the class with all the needed material. He often goes off on tangents so I recommend only writing down what he says is important. He gives hints for the exam and extra credit as well. If you show up and study, you will pass!

Dr. Brooks is an amazing lecturer and hilarious professor. I highly recommend his class. The key to an A is to attend every lecture and note exam questions he gives out, study booklet pages for each unit ahead of time, take notes of LL, and revise content with Quizlets or go to tutoring at SLC. SI is useless, don't waste your time going.

I really struggled at the beginning of Brooks's class because it was my first semester, and I was not a good student when it came to studying. However, it was not as hard and stressful once I learned how to study. Brooks is a great professor for people who want to learn and give it their all.

I really enjoyed him. He made class interesting and easy to follow. He has a strong personality that is not for everyone but he does give lots of extra credit opportunities due to the material being so hard. I work full time and have a 5 year old daughter and passed with an 84. Not an easy A but if you try to do well you most likely will pass.

This was my 3rd time taking Dr. Brooks and still proves to be one of the best professors at FAU. Use study tactics from Biodiversity and Bio Principles. Read booklet and papers thoroughly to earn A. 3 written exams with optional cumulative final. 5 random iclicker quizzes and extra credit iclicker quizzes. Fascinating topics and incredible class!

Professor Brooks has a polarizing personality and that is the main turnoff with this course. The class itself involves lots of studying as its relatively niche material and a lot of it at a time. With Brooks you will definitely learn a lot within the class. Overall, just pay attention to the lectures and study as much as you can for the tests.

At first, I was scared to take his class because of the ratings, but the reality is, that as long as you attend his lectures and take the notes he provides, you will be fine. Additionally, he offers opportunities for extra credit. Overall I liked the class.

He curves the grades so it is "easier" to pass, but the material is very hard. Watch the videos he recorded explaining the power points and take notes, also do the SI worksheets to study and keep up with the classes. There is EC on his LL section and he does give a few pop quizzes which are EC. But beware and study for the exams.

Took Brooks for Summer B. It was a 6 week course, it was fast paste so be prepared. He warns students about the expectations first day. To pass DO WHAT HE SAYS. Watch pre lecture videos and take notes. He couldnt cover everything in the videos during class due to short term. SI was very helpful. Tests were multiple choice expect part of final.

Professor Brooks has a unique teaching style that takes some getting used to. The class is challenging, but if you attend lectures, use the provided notes, and study hard, you can definitely do well. unstuckstudy AI was a game-changer for test prep.

Dr. Brooks is a phenomenal professor! He is hilarious during lectures, while also very insightful.The material can get a bit confusing, + he emphasizes that but doesn't overcomplicate it too much. His lecture book was super helpful and prepared me for exams.Little homework so your grade relies on tests/quizzes, so make sure 2 attend lectures!!

He is great and I recommend him. You have to study for this course and you have to put in the work. He gives extra credit (a lot!). You can get extra credit by just going to class and taking the quizzes. Prerecorded lectures (WATCH THEM) and the workbook with ALL the info. Grading works for you if you study. Lock in and you'll pass with an A.

Sososo helpful and insightful! It can be difficult, but he always answers any questions you have. His little book was also super helpful on exams.Not many assignments so tests and quizzes make up most of your grade, so attending lectures is key (if you don't u will prob fail). He does get a little off-topic sometimes but it can be entertaining lol.

Not a hard class if you show up and study. Tests are short answer no multiple choice, asks questions about stuff not in the notes but mentioned in lecture and on supplemental readings. Fun interesting anecdotes. No hw just tests and pop quizzes, gives lots of ec on quizzes though. Need a bio elective? Take this class w him. Strict no phone policy!!

I took him for both bio-principles and biodiversity and loved his classes. BE READY TO STUDY. He's funny, very organized with all lectures, homework is SOO easy. No curve on exams and no electronics allowed to be used class. Only buy his lecture notebook don't buy the textbook. His SI Trinity is amazing, REALLLLLY REALLY helpful she's how I passed.

I LOVE BROOKS! This is a difficult course but that would be with any professor. He will tell you some of the test questions randomly so go to class! He is so funny and lectures so well! He uses his own book that he wrote so he knows it like the back of his hand. He might be a tough guy but he really tries to help you. Pop quizzes for extra credit!

Brooks is such a good professor. There is a lot of info, but going to lectures and paying attention saved my grade (as well as the GENEROUS extra credit he gives). I passed every test except 1, which was mostly my fault lol. He can get a little off topic but its funny. It seems like he is out to get you but he is really helping.

He was a strict professor, but you will pass the class as long as you are great at memorization. Trinity was a great SI TA, you will pass if you attend the SI!

i like his lecture booklet+he is super funny.Although I am not a fan of his teaching style too much, he introduces topics rly confusingly instead of building it up, requiring a lot of studying.I feel like he also wants us to understand it the first go.I get it can b hard,but he doesn't seem like he wants to help us and seems like he hates questions

Dr. Brooks is a great teacher if you're willing to put time into his courses. BSC1010 & 1011 are rigorous, you won't be successful if you don't go to lecture. He is blunt, but he wants students to succeed. These courses make you develop good study habits. Brooks is funny, having a boring teacher for this content will bore you to death.

GO TO SI!!! Trinity is AMAZING, she helped me get A's in both BSC 1010 and 1011. You need to get his lecture book, it helps a lot. Dr. Brooks prepares you for being a science major. He is harsh but you need to know this information if you want to go to med school or a postgraduate. If you aren't interested in the material, it will be hard.

The lecture isn't "mandatory", but he tells you potential exam questions in class (meaning: GO TO CLASS!!) If you don't like Brooks, you just aren't doing your work. He gives you every resource needed to be successful + way more. Take advantage of every SI worksheet. Great professor, class was very engaging!

This class is hard. But Brooks is an very good prof who tells you EXACTLY what you need. He'll give practice questions, tidbits before exams, and a booklet that outlines all on the exam. He's a bit strange about answering questions, but still - if you follow him - you'll find this class interesting, fun, and rewarding. If you don't, good luck.

in my opinion this class is possible to do extremely well if you do exactly as he says. i got A's on all bsc1010& 1011 exams and ended 1011 with a 95% & have over 100% in 1010 currently. his exams are very application based and you have to really understand the material to do well. he is a really good teacher and trinitys exam reviews are helpful.

Lock in freshies. He is a hard professor, but he is this way because he is trying to prepare you for whats next. I recently graduated and took another class of his. He is an awesome lecturer and he is passionate about bio and marine life. You will learn a lot. Pay attention, go to class and study and you will be just fine. Slackers beware

He's super nice, funny, and makes class interesting. Anyone who complains didn't study or put in the work. His grading is clear, do the homework, study his book, and pay attention in class. He's very organized, gives pop quizzes for extra credit, and overall was amazing for this course.

Professor Brooks is so funny and makes long lectures way more bearable. The class requires a LOT of studying so if you have good work ethic do it.. If you put in the work you will be fine. Show up to class! He does extra credit pop quizzes/iclicker questions, and will give you questions that will be on the test so its worth going!

Dr.Brooks is a very traditional professor, he wants his students to actually know the material rather than just get a passing score. There is ALOT of content in this course so if you're not willing to put the time to actually study, then don't bother. He does get off track during his lectures alot but other than that i thought he was a great.

I LOVE BROOKS!! He was so funny, so caring, genuinely made an effort to help students understand the material any way possible. This class was A LOT of information; you have to put in minimum 40 hrs a week of studying or you will likely not do well. He also gives plenty of extra credit opportunities but does not accept any late work.

I had to take him twice because I love his enthusiasm. You have to go to SI to get an A in this class, but if you memorize everything on the PowerPoints you will do fine, everyone hates on him because he likes to challenge his students but he gives plenty extra credit

He's a very funny professor. He does care about his students. HOWEVER, I study an average of 12-18 hours a week for his class and I still don't get past an 80% on his exams. He purposely words the questions very difficult to try to make you get them wrong which I don't like. He does keep everyone engaged and he's great at teaching though.

Decent amount of extra credit given. STAY on top of Lifeline, very much a grade booster. Brooks himself is honestly a great professor, very entertaining, lectures are typically always fun to watch, especially his random videos he wants to show us in class. ATTEND SI. Exams are content heavy, you will have to teach yourself for the most part.

I didnt pay attention to any of the lectures, watched netflix the entire time. If you study his notes and powerpoint you'll be fine. Failed the first 2 exams and still ended with a B+. Attendance isnt mandatory, but I attended every lecture so that i could get the extra credit from the pop quizzes he would give. pop quizzes dont affect your grade.

overall a great professor but you need to really lock in. attendance isnt mandatory but i would def go since he gives extra credit quizzes and sometimes gives test questions and answers. grades are made up of lifeline assignments, 4 quizzes, and 4 exams. beware the exams ARE HARD, but honestly if you study hard and pay attention you should do well.