3.2

William Poehner

Biology - East Los Angeles College

3.2
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
58%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

58%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

He is not prepared for lecture, he forgets where he left off and then does not teach everything in the syllabus, but you're expected to know , we were tested on 5 subjects he never taught

ANAT001 - 1.0 rating

He belittles students

ANAT01 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
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A (4)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 7
A: 4
B: 3
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Participation matters (13)
EXTRA CREDIT (12)
Lecture heavy (5)
Caring (4)
TEST HEAVY (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Gives good feedback (2)
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Reviews (84)
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BIO3
Grade: A
Sep 4, 2005

His review is extremely helpful, study guide for the test and for the short essay part, he will have them out for you. You'll learn and you'll remember stuff from this guy later on. A lot of extracredit! Look for cool teacher of Bio, he is it!

3.0
3.0
PHYSIOLOGY
May 24, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ANATOMY1
Jul 17, 2006

He's honestly a very good anatomy Prof. He's fair, helpful, and you learn a lot from him. His exams are pretty straight foward as long as you go to class and study his assignments then there should be no problem earning an A in this class. I highly recommend him.

5.0
2.0
ANATOMY1
Jul 20, 2006

Prof. Poehner is a wonderful anatomy prof. He's extremely nice, helpful and fair. Extra credit on all lecture exams and most lab practicums. As long as you do your fair share then there is no reason why you can't earn an A. I highly recommend him.

5.0
1.0
ANATOMY1
Jul 24, 2006

buy the lab book, it's very helpful for the quizzes, don't buy the lecture book, it is useless. Quizzes everyday. very persuasive. a lot of extra credit. emails study guides and answers to hw. lecture exams are off of study guide and offer help when it comes to setting up for lab practicums cuz you will get the answers. trust me..this is coming fro

3.0
2.0
ANATO3058
Jan 30, 2007

very good teacher. I recomend every one to take his class

2.0
4.0
ANAT001
Jun 27, 2007

If you think your going to get an easy A, think again. You have to study an average of 3 hours per lecture hour and he will tell you that up front. Study the homework assignment they will come in handy during the test.He will take the questions and re-word them. Test are Multipule choice, fill in and Short answer. Extra creidt is ans. and ex. essay

4.0
1.0
ANAT1
Jul 24, 2007

Super Easy grader. Cares about his students performances and offers tones of extra credit. He may not be the best lecturer, but his exams are almost completely based on his hwk assignments. No tricks with this prof. which is hard to find.

5.0
3.0
ANAT001
Jul 24, 2007

he is very straight forward, he tells you what to study. I highly recommend him to everyone. But, you do need to study the lab exams. Most of the lecture exams are from h/w. Take him, you will enjoy anatomy. Lots of EC too.

3.0
4.0
ANAT1
Feb 26, 2008

His class can be difficult if you don't do the work. Lot's op memorization. He skips alot in his lectures and don't believe him when he say's you'll get EC if you answer questions or identify anything. I never got my EC.

2.0
5.0
ANAT001
Mar 19, 2008

Lots of extra credit but too much memorizing in his class esp. lec. exam he would test everything ` in other words you find nowhere you can concentrate on studying. Not recommand to take this professor if you don't have strong biology-related background.

4.0
5.0
ANAT1
Jun 12, 2008

He is not too bad if you study hard and complete all works and EC. Attendance is not mandatory but you may miss EC in class if you leave early. He usually gives out EC in class if a student leaves early.

4.0
3.0
ANAANA
Dec 11, 2008

He can be hard if u don't study hard. But if u study hard you will do well in his class. He gives lots of ec on the 1st lecture exam so study hard and get a head start. Some of his tests ? n essay ? r from d assignments so if u know it by heart then u will likely do well on the test n in the class. His tests are mult. choice, fill in, and essays.

1.0
5.0
ANAT0012
Jul 9, 2009

This instructor underestimates students he barely meets and never motivates them. This is why so many students drop hs class because of his lack of helping his students improve their learning in Anatomy. "I DO NOT RECOMMEND TAKING THIS INSTRUCTOR FOR ANY COURSE!!!!!"

5.0
4.0
ANAT001
Jul 11, 2009

Answers emails daily, and you'll get study guides if you ask him over email. Study guides tell you what to test, and his tests are based on the study guide, so don't complain that he tests everything. Also, be prepared to spend 3-4 hours studying daily, so unless you're really confident, don't take another class.

2.0
5.0
ANATO1
Jul 24, 2009

Very bad demeanor, very rude, too much work and none of his help was within him...oh, and unorganize. always assisting the same student. very dicriminating!

2.0
5.0
ANATO3058
Oct 9, 2009

Very bad instructor! He confuses everyone. His lectures are not good. He has favorites.

1.0
5.0
ANAT1
Nov 4, 2009

Mr. Poehner is extremely rude, condescending and he even made my female friend cry after class when she asked for her grade. What a jerk. Do yourself a favor, don't take this guy. He teaches students at a pre-med level and will overwork you with quizzes every week! also he corrects himself a lot and confuses his students. worst professor ive had

1.0
5.0
ANATO01
Nov 21, 2009

bad teacher, you have to ask him for a break,he dont like you he will tell you to drop his class.you ask him a question about his lecture and he gets upset. you go to school to learn not to be punished by him. he needs to be reported in the school.so they take actions about it.

1.0
5.0
ANATO01
Dec 9, 2009

mr. poehner is the worst teacher teaching anatomy. very rude, and he really does not care about students because his attitude is bad.only 10 percent of the students stay in his class and the rest drop or fail.he is very incomprehensible. if you take his class you will know. not recomended.

1.0
5.0
HUMAN101
Jan 25, 2010

This teacher is rude ant does not care about anyone. I dont think anyone should take him. He should not be a teacher. He likes to make fun of you and gets mad when you ask a question. This man should not be called a teacher. Most of the time he does not know what hes talking about. He does not give extra credit. DONT TAKE HIM YOU WILL JUST GO CRAZY

3.0
5.0
ANATO1
Feb 8, 2010

Study hard and you can pass the test. He has a big heart to teach. I feel Lab manual is helpful.

4.0
5.0
ANAT001
Feb 13, 2010

He's hard. You have to study, you have to pay attention and you have to participate in Lab! He's a little off sometimes but he gives tons of slack, study guides, outlines, moves testing & quiz dates, etc. People who say he's "impossible" obviously don't know how to study or like it too easy.

3.0
5.0
ANATO3060
Apr 10, 2010

Not an approachable teacher. Cannot interact with students. Very rude. Does not cut you any slack. He makes the class feel scarry.

3.0
5.0
ANAT101
Apr 22, 2010

Study, study...Best advise w/ this prof. He does have favorites. Just call him on it!He will make effort. I believe him to be good, just very hard, then again it is ANATOMY :) His lab quizzes are usually from lab book. Good Luck!

5.0
3.0
ANATO001
Jun 18, 2010

Anatomy is a hard class to teach. He helps a lot. Give a lot of tools to study. Excellent character. Take him, he would give you a lot of extra credit.

5.0
2.0
ANAT001
Jun 24, 2010

Great professor. Anatomy class is a hard class overall, but this teacher will try its best to make it enjoyable and educational. Gives out study tools and extra credit, quizzes are easy. Study hard!

5.0
2.0
ANAT001
Aug 12, 2010

Great Professor. He is funny and very helpful. He expects you to study everyday for about 3 hours and carry the info with you to another class. He is very easy to approach to and talk to. RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LEARN ANATOMY AND MAJOR IN SCIENCE FIELD.

4.0
5.0
ANAT001
Aug 31, 2010

Dr. Poehner is a hard professor no doubt...and his favorites -PLEASE NOTE are those who work their tails off!He loves those that really try and study. You have to study but he rewards with extra credit. There is no reason anyone should not pass this class...but it's not easy and alot of memorization.

5.0
3.0
ANTMY001
Sep 3, 2010

Prof Poehner is actually a pretty cool guy. His class isn't boring and he teaches the subject well. Record his lectures. Anatomy isn't an easy subject, you need to study hard! He gives A LOT of extra credit so it's very possible to get an A.

2.0
5.0
ANAT101
Sep 22, 2010

This professor expects to much(study like u have no other class or life)lectures are extremely vague and he only touches lightly on the subject then expects you to study for hours on end as if you had no other engagements except for his class. he constantly waste valuable class time, gets off topic, and does not help at all. DO NOT TAKE HIS COURSE!

1.0
5.0
ANAT101
Sep 22, 2010

This professor is an absolute disgrace to science and all who teach . what a waste of my time to have taken this course. he expects you to study your xxx off while he waste class time bs-ing.

4.0
2.0
ANAT1
Dec 14, 2010

ppl who complain about this cls DO NOT deserve to be in college. no way u can get less than a C! grades fair + TONS of EC! it's sad how more than half the cls dropped. if u don't take ur edu seriously, don't add the cls so others who do have a chance. thx dr poehner!

2.0
4.0
ANAT1
Feb 7, 2011

his lectures include stuff that is not on the tests so he only confuses you with extra information. he says that most students aren't used to his "teaching method" but his just not clear on what he will be testing you on. He's knowledgeable of the subject but doesn't have the skills to teach it.

3.0
2.0
ANAT001
Feb 24, 2011

Difficult content yet very easy to get an A... Frankly, if u fail the class, please don't get into a science related career! Intelligence or motivation isnt your strong point.I've never seen so many extra credit points provided in a single class. He has a website that provides all the info needed to pass the class.

2.0
5.0
ANATO1
Mar 30, 2011

No Comment

2.0
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ANTA1
Apr 7, 2011

Teacher Poehner use different text and authors than students. I ask him for help to form a group. However, he complains. Stuents take good notes for studying; he says student writes down notes is rude. Although he gives extra credit, he is unclear to what he teaches. He suppose to use same textbook with his studnets for this class.

2.0
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ANATO01
Apr 7, 2011

Teacher Poehner is rude. No matter students do right things. He always think he is the only one is right. He should use the same text with his students. Teacher Poehner gives too much quizes, yet he has sixty perfect students drop his class. Yes, it is truth he gives quizzes to do his job. The instructor needs to think why many students drop.

2.0
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ANAT1
Apr 27, 2011

really unclear, has favorites. He does not use a set textbook. Very forgetful and gets off topic about 50% of the time. Extremely rude, but he does know his material. If you are planning to take the class just for credit highly not recommended. I suggest having previous knowledge of subject.

5.0
5.0
ANAT3058
Jun 8, 2011

Though his class is difficult and sometimes he can be one minded, he still is a good teacher. He teaches you a lot of info so be prepared to take good notes and definitely recommend recording his lectures and getting a copy of his powerpoint slides. Loved the lab though =)

4.0
2.0
ANAT001
Aug 4, 2011

Dr Poehner is a smart ass. Makes bad jokes in class that some students may feel uncomfortable with. Despite all that. He is very thorough with his material. He gives a lot of quizzes to ensure the students are not slacking off which is a GOOD thing. He also gives a ridiculous amount of extra credit.

5.0
2.0
ANAT001
Aug 26, 2011

Enrolled this past summer 11. I had a great time learning from Dr. Poehner. He lectures on everything you need to know for the class, labs, & exams. Pay attention+participate+write good notes+study = A+. This is a intense subject to learn, so take it seriously and devote the time required. He's a super smart guy and students can learn from him.

2.0
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ANATO1
Nov 9, 2011

Prof. Poehner is a kind man, he is an excellent teacher and very passionat. He is a great prof, IF you want to go to med school. He is very intensive and goes overboard on material. He feel that you need to know and grasp every single thing that he teaches. His test are extremely hard. Good luck if you decide to take his class

4.0
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ANAT001
Nov 25, 2011

Dr.Poehner is not an easy professor, but he very knowledgeable and you will learn a lot from him. He gives out a lot of quizzes but it's a good way to keep students from slacking off. His test are very difficult, but he gives out a ton of extra credit. To get an A all you have to do is invest the time and study the material!!

5.0
4.0
ANAT001
Dec 22, 2011

Dr. Poehner's class is difficult for someone who does not put in the time to study the material. It is not impossible to receive an A in the class if you study the material. I am not saying that the class is a piece of cake, which it is not, but if you study you will pass the class. You will learn a lot from this professor guaranteed!

5.0
5.0
ANATO001
Jun 23, 2012

Took him over spring semester and it was intensive but you leave knowing SO MUCH. He gives you so much information you might feel overwhelmed, but stay on track, read the textbook chapters BEFOREHAND, listen intently during class, review his notes, and you're set. He provides extra credit opportunities on the exams!

5.0
4.0
ANA1
Jul 10, 2012

Took his class in the Spring 2012. Very good teacher, pay attention take good notes and study study study and you will pass the class, he is very helpful and approachable. Some oppurtunity of extra credit on exams, take advantage very helpful.

3.0
4.0
ANAT1111
Nov 21, 2012

Not bad of a teacher his a nice guy and funny but very overwheming with the load of info in every lecture and expects us to know everything by the next lecture day.(Quizes are ok; Test extremely hard) If your going for nursing and had never taken a micro or anatomy class before, definitely your best bet is another professor.

5.0
4.0
ANATO3816
Dec 27, 2012

Study hard and learn the material. Professor Poehner is dedicated and very passionate, he wants you to learn and succeed in the class. You will not get an easy grade if you do not put in the time. Do not miss class and take notes. Good Luck!

5.0
3.0
ANAT1
May 24, 2013

Let me give it to you straight. If you want to go into the medical field, and you need this class, he is a great professor to take. If you don't want to learn anatomy, move along. He teaches things YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW. So, as you continue in your path, everything you will be asked to learn will sound familiar. Trust me, I'm a freaking nurse.

2.0
4.0
ANAT01
Dec 14, 2013

first of all, i want to tell you that if you want to pass the anat. class, you should take professor Reddy because her textbook is very clear to understand the class. in the other hand, poehner's textbook is very confused to understand and pohener is the kind of professor that does not care about students. just try professor Reddy, you will pass.

5.0
1.0
ANATOMY001
Jul 9, 2014

Great teacher that really wants his students to pass. He even went out of his way to hold extra review sessions outside of class. Also gives Tons of extra credit opportunites to help boost your overall grade. Do the hw and show up to take the quizzes, your final grade will thank you!

1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Aug 26, 2014

Quiz every class, HW every chapter, compare answers with other students, no make up quiz or tests or HW. Arrive 20 mins before class to try and get him to give you answers to homework. Tests based Off he. Mixed tests, full in blank,multiple choice, short essays. He try's to give study sessions outside class. Try to go. Gives lots of extra credit. He was not prepared this semester with new book and slides. Don't complain he gets upset. I got an A. Only cuz I worked hard.

4.0
4.0
E3059
Dec 21, 2014

He's a good teacher. I just finished taking him and he's not bad at all as everyone says. You will take a quiz every week for lecture and lab . If you stay on task you will be perfectly fine. Do not slack off at all because it will affect you. Also study all his homework's because that will be on every quiz and test. He is very helpful if you ask.

2.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: Not sure yet
May 25, 2015

Your whole grade is based on quizzes and exams. Theres homework but your not graded on it. The homework is verbatim on the quizzes. Quizzes every week for both lab and lecture. The only extra credit offered is on the tests. Not a good professor his lectures are long and all over the place. Not organized at all.

5.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2015

Best Anatomy instructor, he is there for his students. He motivates everyone to do well, and encourages students to apply themselves to the class. No text book is required but it definitely helps especially if your walking into the course with no prior knowledge to the human anatomy. Poehner offers several extra credit opportunities.

3.0
4.0
ANAT001
Grade: B
Mar 18, 2016

This class is extremely overwhelming. You will need to attend lectures and labs. His quizzes are based off the homework so as long as you study that then those should be guaranteed points. Lecture exams were extremely tough, asks extra credit essay questions on material that he doesn't teach. Lab practicums were extremely hard.

3.0
4.0
ANAT01
Grade: C
May 5, 2016

He belittles students. Easily irritated by the simplest things such as gum snapping and what he considers unnecessary questions

1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: F
Jan 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is not prepared for lecture, he forgets where he left off and then does not teach everything in the syllabus, but you're expected to know , we were tested on 5 subjects he never taught. The HW beware the answers you come up with are incorrect he has specific answers and won't give them out because "they get posted online"

5.0
3.0
ANAT001
Apr 20, 2017
Would take again

Good professor, answers your questions Anatomy is not easy but he is caring if you ask for help

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
ANAT001
Jun 17, 2017
Would take again

I took him fall 2016. Anatomy alone is a hard class and requires lots of studying and dedication. He can be all over the place and very unorganized. But just as long as you do the hw all test are off the hw worksheets and gives out lots of extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ANAT01
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

He is the best anatomy professor I have ever had. Don't listen to any of these negative comments, if you work for your grade, you're going to get that good grade, he always has extra credit opps. for each quiz in both lab and lecture. And in Lab he goes through every model with you and really cares and loves what he is teaching.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
2.0
HUMAN101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Caring professor who has no filter Dont take his comments personally Spend time on the worksheets & ull ace exams & quizzes This is a science class its impossible to cover everything so a lot of the learning will be done on your own Many thought this intro class was hard but STEM courses dont get easier Up ur study game if ure a STEM / Med student

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
BIO3
Dec 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Poehner as a person is probably a really cool person cause he is pretty funny, but as a teacher, he is really unorganized. He knows his stuff but is just not that great at teaching it. He's also very forgetful. But the tests in this class are based on worksheets he gives and he does provide a lot of extra credit.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ANAT001
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2018
Would take again

Professor Poehner can seem really unorganized but it comes from him trying to improve his lectures. The worksheets he gives you access to are key to passing his class. Make sure to finish those and study them and you will pass his class. The hardest part of the class is the sheer amount of information so make sure to make flash cards.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Disrespectful, authoritarian, and very unorganized. Got an A in his class, but only because of my own effort. His lectures did not help. I learned everything watching videos and other professor's (MDs) lectures online.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
BIO3
Grade: B
Aug 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lectures were all over the place and very unclear. Material was not organized. I would not recommend this professor.

1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof. Unorganized. He's a major snapper, hostile, and disrespectful. All quizzes and exams are based on worksheets. However, the exams will throw you every single time. Lab was more relaxed. Study study study. Prepare to suck up for your grade like the rest of the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof. Disrespectful, unorganized, and not suitable to teach. There are quizzes every week for both lecture and lab. Exams were ridiculous and had unrelated material. Do not take him, run and take elsewhere!

TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ANATOMY001
Grade: A+
May 3, 2019
Would take again

He does go off lecture & a bit unorganized but anatomy is a lot of memorization as well. I studied a lot for the exams BUT he gives a lot of extra credit that you can make up. Participate in class and utilize office hours! I recommend reading ahead of time/taking notes & during lecture just adding on your notes.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ANATOMY001
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2019
Would take again

Professor is a little disorganized, but offers interesting and engaging lectures, and is a wealth of information on the subject. The class is not easy though; tests are a mix of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer and essay. Be prepared to WORK. Weekly quizzes and homework as well. Lots of extra credit opportunities.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
ANAT001
Oct 31, 2021
Would take again

The material will be challenging, but Prof Poehner provides his students with all of the tools they need to succeed. Engaging lectures, study guides for each chapter, and lots of extra credit points for participation. If you want to pass his class: read ahead of his lectures, do all of the work, and don't miss class or his zoom reviews.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
ANAT001
Dec 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hes a mixed bag. Anatomy is challenging no matter who you take, but Poehner makes it a bit easier w/all the test guides and zoom reviews he offers outside of class hrs. With that being said, because he offers so many resources to pass, he does expect you to know everything & participate in class. Can be rude and condescending. Also, lots of rants.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ANAT001
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2022
Would take again

Not the most organized dude when it came to his lectures, but he sure he did provide the resources to pass his class with an A. He cares about his students. He gives a lot of work, but everything he makes you do is on the exam. GO TO ALL THE ZOOM SESSIONS AND DO THE WORKSHEETS. Do everything he gives you and memorize the drawings. You will pass

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ANATOMY001
Grade: B
May 24, 2022
Would take again

Professor Poehner's class was great! I really appreciated the time he took to set up the worksheets, study guides, mock exams etc. There is no reason you should fail his class. His grading criteria is straight forward.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ANTMY001
Grade: A+
Oct 3, 2022
Would take again

I dont want to give anyone the wrong idea because it is work taking anatomy in 5 weeks all the memorization, but professor poehner knew what he teaching. He is dedicated and you can tell he cares about his students. This is the first time he teaches trifecta and would 100 % take him class all over again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ANATOMY001
Grade: A+
Oct 3, 2022
Would take again

I took Professor Poehner during the 5 week trifecta program and he made the class worthwhile. Anatomy is a heavy based material course, however Poehner made it easier to understand and provided as many resources possible to succeed. He is always looking forward to participation and awards that with extra points. Definitely recommend taking him!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ANAT001
Grade: A-
Oct 5, 2022
Would take again

I took professor Poehner for the trifecta anatomy portion. This class was a lot of memorization but if you put in the work and studied enough, it is possible to get an A. Professor Poehner is an amazing professor! He genuinely cares and wants you to succeed. He prepares you well and if you study the material he provides, you will do well!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 22, 2024

Hard to organize what he said. And kind of mean?Because all tables are having different types of bones but NOTHING on my table.(◐‿◑)?? Hard to find the answer about hisquestions in worksheet from the PPT he posted and textbook. Having troubles to understanding the video and something he said because no script and handwriting words.

So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ANAT001
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2024

DONT take this Prof. I am currently still taking the class Self taught. The WS he gives you are long they can take anywhere from 3-6h to finsh just one Lec pdf's don't help He gets mad when you don't use his preferred terms. He is DISORGANIZED & he is ALWAYS GOING OFF TOPIC! STUDENTS wanted to REPORT him to the BOARD!

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ANAT001
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Poehner is very passionate which is why he goes off topic b/c he has so much knowledge to share. Anatomy is hard, there is no way around that. If you put in the time and effort to listen to his lectures, study, and actually try to understand, he really tries to help you. He gives plenty of extra credit and exams are based off the HW.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
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5.0
ANAT001
May 4, 2025

Do not take this class, the material did not match up. Lab material was 2 weeks ahead of lecture. On top of that get ready to have to study 6 chapters per week for lecture and 4 parts of the body as well. It felt like this class is more on how much one can memorize rather than actually learn.

1.0
5.0
ANAT101
Grade: C+
Jul 19, 2025
Would take again

Remarks about students working while in summer school are inappropropriate. Why we take summer school is dismissive, A Test w 74 questions in just 40 minutes is excessive. Time exams should reflect understanding not speed. Assuming students are like to cheat&making harder on students. # of worksheets&hmwk is overwhelming. Talking while testing!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
ANAT01
Grade: C-
Aug 24, 2025

What made this class frustrating was the fact that the study guides NEVER aligned with the exams. A huge waste of time. The homework and worksheets didnt align with his lectures either.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
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