Dr. Sander's was a good professor. He knows what he is talking about and can teach it well to the class. He can sometimes be confusing or go too fast through the powerpoints, but overall he is just fine.

Dr. Sanders is a very thorough prof. He was always available long after office hours before our tests. He is excellent at making analogies which made the material more memorable and understandable. He is challenging but he is extremely commited to his students. I would definitely reccommend him to students truly interested in learning.

Sanders had the clearest test questions and the only reason people thought that his teaching was bad is because he had the two longer and harder sections to teach

Biology its just a hard class. In every class you get, half of the class will drop out. You have to work you tail off. If you do, you can get a B. Sanders really wants you to do well. I highly recommend going to his office hours.He had the two hardest units of the course so everyone thinks that he he harder. I probably won't take him again though.

Nice powerpoints, great office hours. The only thing is that he does not hold your hand on the test and feed you answers.

He was a weird guy. If you ask a question, he'll just ask you a bunch of other questions. He was surprised when I answered them right, so that is your indication of his general attitude. Good lectures though, it's not really that hard. A laptop would be your best bet if you type faster than you write because sometimes he speeds through it.

I had no problem with Sanders, but when he was teaching with Palmtag, they had very contrasting teaching styles. There is no getting around a difficult Biology class. If you aren't willing to spend time learning the material, you shouldn't take the class as this does require a load of studying the material.

I had no problem with Sanders, but when he was teaching with Palmtag, they had very contrasting teaching styles. There is no getting around a difficult Biology class. If you aren't willing to spend time learning the material, you shouldn't take the class as this does require a load of studying the material.

Our class learned so much more than any other bio classes. He goes into more depth on most topics. His test question are complex, but all come from his lectures and study guides. You need to read, go to class and study. I am even more prepared for chem because of his class. Not rude to students ever, unless you aren't respectful of him. Had no prob

Okay, for those students who say they hate him, it's because they aren't willing to put the time and effort. He makes you UNDERSTAND the concept. And not just spew out random facts you have memorized. You need to do the study questions. It's a hard class for sure. But it's possible to pass it! Don't be lazy and actually learn. It will be worth it.

I don't see why everyone thinks he is a bad teacher. I learned a lot in this class which is why we go to college isn't it? He was willing to answer any question I had and knows what he is talking about. If you just pay attention during the lectures and take good notes plus take the time to actually study them you will do fine.

Sanders is extremely helpful and a really good teacher! He explains the material in many ways for people to understand and is willing to help anyone. People don't like him just cause his class is hard! The exams are really hard and you have to understand everything, not just know it. Try your best. Biology is hard but you can get an A!

This course is designed to weed out the wanna-be science majors. All professors teaching Bio I have a high fail rate. Sanders offers major help in office hours. He expects you to do your part. No regurgitating answers for tests, you must know your stuff. He taught so well I was able to tutor Bio I after his course. HE LOVES LICHENS!

someone said it best: he is a higher level prfsr teacher bio 101. I think he actually teaches, unlike some of the others. For interested students only. I got an A, only 2-4 hours of study for each exam. I am a srt8 A student, though.

Professor Sanders is an awesome (upper level) teacher. As long as you take notes on his slides and review them before the quizzes, you should do well. Going to his office hours, asking/answering a lot of questions in class, and getting on his good side help. He and I are good friends now, and I hope to have him again sometime.

Sanders is a great professor, plain and simple. If you study often and focus in class (I would recommend taking notes on your laptop if available) You will do great. He is wonderful during office hours and is always available to make appointments. Highly recommended

An absolutely great class. You never forget what he teaches. Phenominal amount of knowledge. Explains from different perpectives. A fun class!!

Professor Sanders is a great professor. For the people who said otherwise, maybe they should not be a science major. Although there is a lot of material to cover, he explains each subject thoroughly and very clearly. He does the best job that he can. The tests cover every detail that he teaches you, but in the end, you will be able to tutor bio!

I really liked Sanders. He is incredibly smart! Biology is not an easy class, but he does his absolute best to make sure that you understand the material. His study questions help a lot! Also going to his office hours are helpful. He's tough, but definitely fair. I would recommend him 100% You have to be willing to put in the effort it takes.

Sanders is precise and thorough; many professors glaze over the finer details but Sanders explains WHY the finer details are there at all. If you are a detail oriented conceptual learner, he's one of the best professors to take for Bio 1.

Sanders is a great professor for bio! He explains it in such a way to make you understand why it is the way it is. He works off ppt which you can print off to help you with the quizzes. & also gives you study guides before the test. Tests make up most of your grade 75%. Ive found that using your book is most helpful & going to his office hours.

The tests are somewhat hard but that's only if you don't fully grasp the material. Sanders is really helpful, his power points are easy to understand, he gives out study guides, and he is always willing to help at office hours. Always keep up on the study questions and keep them to refer back to. No extra credit so keep up. Overall a great class!

Sanders is the best teacher I've ever had. Take his class if you really want to learn this stuff. I now know how the world operates. Also teaches one chapter of chemistry that helps you alot in understanding the processes in biology. Do well on the exams, there are 4 overall. Pay attention in class and you wont even have to study.I got A,B on exams

I failed the first time with a different professor. class requires a lot of work. He cares about all of his students and wants you to succeed. His exams and quizzes are tough but he just wants you to learn. I learned so much and he is a great professor. Use power points to study. Bio is tough with any professor. I got a 71% and he gave me a C+

Took Sanders with the reviews beside, and glad I did. Sanders is a very social teacher that really is very proud and confident whilst teaching biology. If you're a non science major do not take this with sanders - he's more thorough. He will challenge you, but that's half the part of learning - don't take it offensively.

He is a great professor and holds regular office hours and extra if asked. If you pay attention and read the book and study you will pass. If you think you're going to be able to slack off and pass, don't take this class because you get the grade you work for. He is a hilarious guy who has lots of jokes. advice: GO TO OFFICE HOURS

Great professor. Tends towards being too thorough with the material rather than just skimming over it and expecting you to learn it yourself. Lots of extra office hours if thats your kind of thing. If you go to class you should have no problem passing easily.

This teach definitely has a sense of humor but can be very intimidating to ask questions. Unlike most teachers, he cares that you actually UNDERSTAND and can APPLY the material you learn to specific situations... which is what his tests and quizzes are all about.

The material is tough and exams (4 plus the final) make up 75% of your grade. If you don't attend class, you will have a hard time with the material (unless your some kind of bio genius). There are regular office hours and SI sessions to help you understand the material. NOT AN EASY CLASS, but passable when you put in reasonable effort

If you are looking for an easy class, I do not recommend this one. With that being said, Professor Sanders is an extremely intelligent professor and does a beyond thorough job explaining the material. He adds in funny comments and pictures to make the material easier to retain. I would deff. retake him again!

Dr. Sanders knows his material and is enthusiastic about plants. The courses he teach is very tough, and he is thorough, but if you study well you can achieve a good grade. Utilize office hours and he is very helpful.

Took him my first semester for Bio 1 and it was a great experience. He was the first one to spark my interest in science. I did't find the class too difficult, I just took notes and paid attention to what he said. Every concept he explained was crystal clear. I would definitely recommend him. Can't wait to take him for The Lives of Plants and Algae

Gives great lectures and gives you so many extra resources to help study. He is very good at explaining all the concepts and the in-class assignments help your grade. Only bad thing is that his test are very hard and you will need to spend a lot of time studying. Very helpful during office hours. Has alot of online quizzes. Not an easy A class.

Hard class but he really knows what he is talking about. Go to class, pay attention to the lectures, and study A LOT. He may not seem helpful in class but he is in office hours. He does not give study guides or hints like other professors do, and his exams are harder. However, he bumped most of the classes grades up by a a few points at the end

I'm a junior now but Sanders has been my all time favorite and the easiest science professor for me. No homework, easy inclass assignments that he gives answers to. Never used textbook. His powerpoints are what you'll learn from. I got an A- and didn't even need to study because I payed attention in class. But make sure you understand the chapters.

He's an excellent professor. He makes the concepts relatively easy to understand, and is very helpful during office hours. If you understand the PowerPoint and the study questions, you should do very well on the test.

For an elective course this was pretty tough. Was not expecting the exams to be prepared the way they were. There is a HUGE emphasis on labs and they make up the practical portion of the exam, so if you miss a lab your going to miss out on that info for the exam.

Dr. Sanders is a great teacher. Biology can be one of the hardest classes that you may take, but he helps you out a lot. His lectures are very clear, he is engaging, very funny, and loves to see you ask questions 101 to succeed. If you're putting in the effort for his class and seeing him in his office hours, you'll do great.

He begins the class telling you that you need to study, and a lot. It was intimidating, but he was honest. If you put the time in, you will get the grade you deserve. Didn't use the book much, but def used the lab book. I recommend this class- even though it is hard, it will push you to be a better student and you will learn a LOT!!!

He is great. Once you go to office hours and ask him some questions he'all explain everything perfectly and make it easy to understand.

He's the hardest bio 1 professor but if you take notes on power point AND what he says and do the study questions, which make sure you know how to apply what you learn which is critical for his tests/ quizzes, you'll be fine. He gets overwhelmed with amount of people in his classes so if you have a question write it down and ask DURING OFFICE HOURS

Everyone hates on Sanders, but honestly I learned a lot from this class. His tests are extremely difficult, but he's a smart guy. He is intimidating, I would ask questions and sometimes feel dumb for asking. However, I left his class with a B, and now being in BSC1011, I remember a ton from his lectures. What he teaches sticks with you.

Dr. Sanders is a great teacher and knows a lot about plants and algae. If you're worried about his teaching, don't. He'll make the same point over and over again to engrain it into your head. If you pay attention and stay on top of the material, getting an A is possible. I would recommend Dr. Sanders's Plants and Algae course if you're not lazy.

Dr. Sanders is a very tough professor. He grades very harshly and often doesn't believe that you study hard enough. However, he is extremely knowledgable with plants and algae and is very helpful in office hours. The extensive lab portion of the class is the hardest part of the exams and if you don't participate, you will not pass.

I believe that Dr. Sanders was a great choice for me to take Bio 1 with! He knows his stuff and he goes into great detail with the material covered. Everything that he taught in lecture was on the exams so make sure to take good notes. The only downside to Dr. Sanders is that he can be a little intimidating when you have to ask a question sometimes

Hard class in general but GREAT professor. Bio 1 is not easy. Attend office hours, ask questions in class and during lab. He cares about his students, especially those who make an effort to understand and those who want to learn. STUDY STUDY STUDY and you'll do great.

Tough class that you WILL need to put in the time to study for but not impossible to do well in (I had an A until the very end which was on me). Sanders can be intimidating in class but he is very nice&helpful during office hours, just wants you to do well. He reiterates topics when necessary which helps and in general is pretty good @ teaching Bio

This class is really hard. STUDY AND GO TO CLASS! If you go to Sanders' office hours, he'll not only answer your questions, but lead the discussion in a way that brings up the topics that are on the tests and quizzes. Since you cared to take a little extra time to come to his office hours, he'll give you a mini, one-on-one review.

A lot of people were telling me how hard this professor was and honestly his tests are hard because they require you to master the concepts simply memorizing things won't help you, you truly have to know the material inside and out if you want an A. Do his study questions that he has. This class was fun though. Im bummed out that i got a B plus :(

Overall a good teacher. He wants you to understand the material and likes when you show interest in the course. Go to office hours, do the study questions, and go to SI. It's a tough class but definitely passable if you put in the effort!

Dr. Sanders has the reputation for being a very difficult biology professor. However, he really tries to teach his students and push them to understand the information. The tests are "difficult" if you do not put in the time to answer each of the study questions. But overall, Sanders is a great professor and his class is manageable.

I was told by a friend that he was terrible. Once classes started I realized it was only because she didnt pay attention. I was very thankful I had him because hes not afraid to explain. As long as you ask good, relevant questions he will make sure to clear things up. Hes tough and you have your work cut out, but overall hes a great instructor!

He made me fall in love with Biology. He definitely knows what he's talking about and knows how to explain each subject. I had a great time in his class. Do the practice questions, and you'll do great in this class. He'll help you out if he sees you struggling even though you've been putting a lot effort in his class. A great professor!

Hes honestly amazing. He really makes sure you MASTER the concept not just memorising. He wont hold your hand like most freshmans are use to thats why he's seen as hard. He will help if YOU make effort. Do his study questions and STUDY THEM. Did that every time and lowest test grade was a 93 and I mastered A LOT. You wanna learn, take him.

Great if you love bio. He gives detailed lectures off of powerpoints that are easy to take notes on, this worked great for me and I never had to read the textbook. His office hours were always really helpful. Intimidating at first but if you actually care about learning Bio 101 this is probably the best option. Tests are a lil hard but 100% fair.

This was a rough class for me because I could barely pay attention in his 3 hour long lectures but he's definitely really nice. He does try to make you feel dumb but that's just to make you more confident. He would come up to my table and help my friend and I individual and he actually cares. Take the quizzes seriously and DO the study questions.

Honestly if you really put the work in, an A is not too hard. I rarely paid attention in lectures but would do cram sessions an hour before exams and I got mostly B's. You will have to work for your grade so unless you need this class for a science major, do not take it. Be prepared and come to class ready to learn if you want to pass.

Sanders actually was a really great teacher. I wouldn't take him if you aren't a bio major tho. I never used the textbook I rented, use the STUDY QUESTIONS for quizzes and exams, everything you need to know is on there. Office hours are really helpful as well. He does really want to see you succeed in his class you just have to put in the effort.

I had him for Bio 1 and was able to receive an A by committing a lot (a lot)! of time to doing his study questions. Botany was an incredible class and Dr. Sanders is incredibly knowledgeable and it is evident that he wants to pass that knowledge onto his students.

It is true that he favors bio majors, and does not have a lot of patience, but he does want his students to succeed. I earned an A in the class not because he is an amazing professor but because he dedicated a lot of time for this class. The best advice I can give you is that when you ask for help do not take what he says to heart. would takeagain

As long as you participate in class, do your own homework, and answer the study questions provided by the professor, you will do very well in this class. Your test grades will be a direct reflection of your effort.

Pay attention to the lectures and you'll be just fine. He does a good job of explaining concepts, but it's very easy to get lost if you are behind in the material. Stay on top of things, do well on the open-book quizzes, and you'll be just fine.

Great professor! I took him for general bio 1 with lab, and he explained all of the concepts very thoroughly. If you pay attention to the lab and know what you're doing on the open-book quizzes, you'll be just fine in this class.

Professor Sanders is an excellent teacher. It's apparent that he cares deeply about the subject, and makes the class as understandable as possible. This class is difficult, but I think most of the bad reviews for him are because of the difficulty of the class, not him as a professor. I'd recommend this class for all science majors.

BSC1010C is structured like AP Bio. His class is lecture based, though he doesn't give out too much homework only a few online quizzes per week. The only way to learn the material is through note-taking. If you don't learn well through lectures and taking notes I don't recommend taking him. (He can be obliviously condescending, but he's harmless)