3.4

William Tyler

Biology - Indian River State College

3.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
144
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

76%

Would Retake

144

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Tyler is an awesome professor

BSC2010 - 5.0 rating

I soon found out that just reading the book straight was the best option for me

OCB1000 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

48%

Textbook Required

50%

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A: 7
A+: 7
B+: 7
C: 5
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Reviews (144)
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BSC1010
Apr 23, 2004

What an excellent instructor. Makes a very difficult much easier to 'digest'. He has to be one of the best Biology professors. Take him if you have to take the dreaded biology course.

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BSC1010
May 13, 2004

A hard teacher to follow -- Gets on rambling streaks during the middle of discussions, draws loopy diagrams which are hard to decipher. This one's a talker! Take Megaw, much better suited to teach a course as tough as this.

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BIO
May 28, 2004

No Comments

3.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
Jun 15, 2004

No Comments

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BIOLOGY1
Jun 25, 2004

This teacher is horrible - I would not recommend him to anybody. If his teaching skills were as 'polished' as his ego, he'd be great - but his teaching skills are definitely 'lacking!' Would not recommend him to anybody!

1.0
5.0
BSC1011
Nov 3, 2004

Gets off subject, lots of studying

1.0
5.0
BSC
Nov 30, 2004

Very hard teacher to understand, doesn't go over half the material in his exams.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Apr 28, 2005

If your choice is between Megaw and Tyler, choose Tyler because taking Megaw is the equivalent of spending 4 months in hell. Tyler's cool, the tests aren't so bad. Try him out.

4.0
3.0
OCE
May 9, 2005

His oceanography class is really easy. The study guide cover the test. He gives notes online. you really don't have to attend the class

2.0
5.0
BSC1010
Aug 24, 2005

dr tyler seems like a good teacher but eveything he says is kind of repetivitve and nothing that is in the notes that were outlined very well seemed to be on the tests.

4.0
3.0
BIO1010
Grade: B
Sep 7, 2005

Dr. Tyler is a good professor, however he is not suited to teach students who need alot of pampering, he has more of a university style of teaching. I would reccomend that anyone wanting to transfer to university take his class!

5.0
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BIOLOGYI
Sep 9, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BSC1101L
Nov 2, 2005

Dr. Tyler is awesome, super knowledgeable, and a awesome help in understanding what you can't grasp on your own. Good teacher, makes it very easy to learn bio. Id take him for every class if I could!

3.0
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BSC1010
Dec 12, 2005

Mr. Tyler is really nice. He makes the class interesting but the tests are really hard!

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BIO1
Dec 17, 2005

His class is hard and boring!!!!!!!! The notes he gives dont help u at all for test, they only tell what he is going to say next in lecture. Dont even consider taking bio as a tv class, if u do take a pillow!!!!! He is not a good teacher, problems expressing himself!!!!

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BIO1
Jan 3, 2006

Class is boring!!! He cant teach! He treats students poorly.

4.0
3.0
OCEANOGRAPHY
Jan 24, 2006

He tries to make it interesting, but the subject itself is very dull. The exams are very hard. you need to take notes and study his notes to pass the class.

5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Jan 26, 2006

Good professor, easy to talk to.

5.0
1.0
LAB
Mar 11, 2006

excellent professor, very easy to talk to, has no problem answering questions, does not matter how many times you ask. makes learning fun.

3.0
4.0
BSC1010
Apr 25, 2006

Tyler is a nice guy, and he tryes, but I agree with the ratting above...His exams are HARD!!! notes arent all that great, and he kind of rambles on and on.He is also very slow, we were way behind in class, which made it hard to keep up in lab.

4.0
3.0
BSC11011102
Jun 21, 2006

GOOD TEACHER BUT HARD. It wasnt so bad in bio 1- got an A but in bio 2 (oh my lord) very hard. The class average was a low 'C.' Dont take him for bio 2 because you wont get a good grade...a hard teacher + a hard course= too much stress.

3.0
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OCE2001
Aug 3, 2006

His tests are very hard and the notes are poor. The class is boring and he likes to talk about himself a lot. You will be in class for the whole 2 1/2- 3 hrs.

4.0
5.0
BIO1
Oct 23, 2006

Excellent teacher, has all notes and lectures posted on website. Easy to approach with questions and is very fun in class. VERY HARD exams, but is fair in curving grades + throws away questions if too many people miss them.

1.0
5.0
BSC1010
Nov 7, 2006

Not a good teacher. Very hard.

5.0
4.0
BIOLOBSC
Nov 12, 2006

very good proffesor but very hard. you must study his notes

4.0
4.0
BSC1010
Nov 16, 2006

this class is very hard. tyler wasn't a bad teacher it's just that the material he covered was way too much to remember. he expects his students to study 6-9 hours per week for his class.

3.0
3.0
BSC1101
Nov 17, 2006

Tyler is really a nice guy, but he has REALLY hard test. He covers TONS and TONS of information but hardly any of it is on the test. He picks very detailed questions. We covered 5 chapters and we had only 50 questions. DO NOT TAKE UNLESS INTERESTED.

2.0
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BSC1010
Dec 5, 2006

very confusing... cant stay on topic

3.0
5.0
BSC1010
Dec 8, 2006

Good professor. Bad, bad subject . . .

4.0
3.0
BIO1010
Dec 21, 2006

just beware of the final u have to THINK as opposed to memorizing facts u cud memorize the book verbatim but it will do no gud unless u put your mind in 'scenario' mode while studying in order to answer the ?s there is probably a huge "curve" on the final tho so you may b pleasantly surprised w/ur final grade only complaint is he doesnt say wat to study for each test, has dyslexia n sometimes he mixes things up

3.0
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BIO1010
Jul 27, 2007

Very hard, a lot of lecturing, he's a great teacher but its very hard to pass his class the test are really hard. he doesn't go over anything on the test you basically study on your own I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!!! DON'T TAKE!

3.0
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OCB1010
Aug 8, 2007

That was a VERY VERY hard class. Don't take unless you have to. Many chapters to cover, and the tests are very very hard... he always drops 5 to 10 questions from the test.

4.0
2.0
BIO1010
Aug 9, 2007

Good teacher. Very enthusiastic on subject. All the material is in the notes. I was scared to take this class in the summer but I got a B++ and really didn't try too hard.

5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Oct 12, 2007

awsome teaching style. he wont let you fall asleep.

1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Nov 6, 2007

very hard grader. unclear in lectures.

1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Nov 15, 2007

VERY HARD CLASS. information is very un clear and un comprehensible

3.0
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BIO2010
Dec 11, 2007

To begin on a positive note, Dr. Tyler was very enthusiastic about what he taught. It was obvious he knew his matierial, however; the class itself was extremely difficult. Basically you must memorize EVEYTHING for tests. There are no study guides. There are very detailed questions on the tests that seem impossible to answer correctly. VERY HARD.

4.0
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BIO2012
Jan 7, 2008

First, Dr. Tyler is very nice and tries to keep the class interesting, he knows what he is doing BUT, this IS the HARDEST classes i have ever taken. Does give small curve on all tests but it is a tough class, try to avoid is possible atleast get another teacher

5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Jan 27, 2008

great instructor, makes the difficult sound simple

1.0
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OCB1000
Mar 3, 2008

I have taken ocenography, marine ecology, and the labs, with Dr.Alshuth and I have always had A's, I took marine biology with Tyler and barely passed, he is a terrible teacher and gives an unbareable amount of work. His exams are impossible. If you want to take any kind of marine science, take Dr. Alshuth or anybody except Tyler!!

2.0
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BIO2010
Apr 27, 2008

I had Professor Tyler for my lab class and beaware it will probably not be him teaching the lab class. My teacher was switched during the semster and this was a VERY challenging to go from teacher to teacher. Nobody cared about the effort I put forth to come to class. I am an A student...I DO NOT RECCOMEND TAKING HIM.

2.0
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PCB1030
Aug 4, 2008

very hard class we had to cover way to much material for 6 weeks express class. also to much to know for non science majors.. this class was taught on a higher level in my opinion. he even messed up on exam 4 for example and forgot that it was the wrong test from another edition so he had to credit us points due to his negligence.

4.0
4.0
BSC1020
Aug 6, 2008

Dr Tyler is tough, if you're looking for an easy A look elsewhere. If you're looking for a passionate, dedicated instructor that really wants you to learn, hes a good choice. His tests are tough but he does give some easy questions too.

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BSC2010
Oct 29, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! YOU WILL NOT GET A GOOD GRADE, HE MAKES THE TESTS OUTRAGEOUSLY HARD!!!! THIS CLASS IS SETUP FOR YOU TO FAIL. HE IS A BAD TEACHER AND YOU WILL NOT UNDERSTAND THE SEVERITY OF HIS LACK OF HELP/CLARITY ESPECIALLY UNTIL YOU TAKE THE FIRST TEST, TAKE MY ADVICE, DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER, HE IS OUT TO MAKE YOU FAIL, I PROMISE!!

5.0
3.0
BIO2010
Nov 2, 2008

Dr. Tyler is very enthusiastic and makes his class's very interesting. This makes it very easy to pay attention in his classes. He explains every thing very clearly. His tests are not that easy but they are bearable. I would definitely take him again.

5.0
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OCE1000
Nov 20, 2008

oh well, i dont know y pple re saying he is tough, but for me, i think he is easy. i took oceanograpy with him and it was easy. all u nid to do is to study his powerpoint and follow d way he gave to study. i had A+ in his class.

3.0
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BSC2011
Dec 8, 2008

Missed the last few chapters we were supposed to cover. I took a TV class, and he could at times be hard to follow. He is very enthusiastic though. If you work hard you can do well in his classes.

2.0
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BIOI
Dec 28, 2008

Tyler expects you to know stuff about Biology as if you just took it in Highschool. Most of us have been out of highschool for years. If he could just speak English maybe we could understand him. He needs to slow down during lectures and give you a chance to ask questions. I do not recommend.

1.0
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BIO1102
Apr 28, 2009

Recieved no feed back on any of my inquiries. Tests were a lost cause unless one spent DAYS studying

1.0
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BIO2011
May 4, 2009

What a horrible teacher. It seems all he wants to do is prove to all his classes that he knows his stuff, well awesome for you Mr. Tyler but your here for your students...

4.0
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BSC2011
May 5, 2009

His Oceanography class was a lot easier than Biology 2. He is a very nice teacher, know what he is talking about. You cant procrastinate in this class. The test are hard, but if you study, you should pass the class.

5.0
2.0
PCB1030
Sep 1, 2009

I took this class online and during the summer semester. He is very fair about the amount of work given. I thought his class was pretty easy overall and I would recommend hime to anyone taking a science class.

3.0
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BSC2010
Oct 21, 2009

If you want to teach yourself take this teacher. He explains everything very good BUT you need time to read, and know the material good enough before going to class.

2.0
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BIO1020
Oct 22, 2009

This teacher is really hard, he does not give test reviews and for each chapter he gives study guides with 60+ vocab words 15+ questions, which don't help much for the tests

5.0
2.0
BSC2010
Dec 23, 2009

he made the class enjoyable. he gives small hints about some questions on the tests and if you pay attention to the online quizzes some of the same questions shows up on the tests, not very many though

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1.0
BSC2011
Jan 4, 2010

Fun, Smart, Easy to talk too. Bio 2 is generally a hard class, but he makes it as easy as it can be. Take him if you have the option.

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BSC2011
May 4, 2010

This clss is the hardest class I have ever taken. Dr. Tyler is a nice, personable prof., but he is too detailed oriented & his exams are extremely hard. I got an "A" in Bio. I with an admirable amount of effort put forth. I put triple the amount of effort in this class & walked away with a "B". There were only three "A's", choose another prof. if

3.0
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BSC2011
May 4, 2010

Hardest class I have ever taken. Dr. Tyler is a nice, personable prof., but he is too detailed oriented & his exams are extremely hard. I got an "A" in Bio. I with an admirable amount of effort put forth. I tripled the amount of effort in this class & walked away with a "B". There were only three "A's", choose another prof. if you value your GPA.

5.0
3.0
OCB1000
May 9, 2010

Dr. Tyler is very helpful. He really cares about his students.Take this class online. Everytime I needed help he always responded quickly.

5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Oct 22, 2010

Dr. Tyler is a funny cool teacher but his Bio course is very detailed. If you study the material you will get a passing grade. He does curve the tests, depending on the questions most people missed. He is also very helpful.

5.0
2.0
OCE2001
Nov 4, 2010

Okay teacher. He is funny and a pretty nice guy. He puts all his notes online(don't bother buying textbook). Tests are multiple choice and easy if you study the material. During class he sometimes goes on about pointless stuff, sometimes for nearly 15 minutes. He knows his stuff though! overall, i wouldn't mind taking him again.

2.0
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OCE2001
Nov 28, 2010

lots of power points and writing. kinda boring and i didn't enjoy the class.

5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Nov 30, 2010

great teacher, passionate baout biology! patient and flexible, doesn't rush through ideas just to cover them, looks for comprehension

5.0
3.0
BSC2011
Dec 19, 2010

OKAY, so... Biology II itself is hard not Prof. Tyler. There is alot of material to be covered so studying is literally an every night deal. Prof. Tyler is always in his office and more than happy to show you your grades, tests scores, errors, and talk to you about where biology can take you. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF- and LOVES what he does.

5.0
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BSC2011
Dec 22, 2010

Tyler is an amazing bio teacher.Hes funny, passionate, and takes your education seriously. Go to class and your set. Rarely cracked the book and it was only for the online quizzes. Got a B in the class. If you are serious about bio there isnt anyone else you should take it with.

5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Apr 29, 2011

He can be a hard teacher but he's super nice! He really cares about his students and if you ask him for help he will help you. No matter how long it takes for you to understand it, he will take the time out for you to get it. He curves grades. Takes off questions on tests. I passed with a "C." I'd take him again. He knows what he's talking about!

5.0
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BSC2010
Jun 20, 2011

I have no idea why people have written such mean comments about Dr. Tyler! He is a SUPERIOR teacher! I took him for Bio I and I'm interested in taking him again for Biology II. He DOES curve grades, take questions off tests and he truly cares about his students! I recommend him! I passed with a C! He really loves Biology and truly loves teaching 2!

5.0
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BSCL2
Aug 11, 2011

People need to back off Dr. Tyler because hes the most passionate Bio teacher IRSC has! He makes this corny jokes but atleast he interacts with his class! Just because he doesnt hand out easy A's dont label him as a bad teacher. How can ppl be upset because HE DOES HIS JOB?! Great Prof. not an easy 'A' but I earned an 89.something and I got an 'A'

5.0
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OCB1000
Aug 12, 2011

Took online class during the summer. Was ALOT of reading and studying during the summer but I really enjoyed the course. Dr.T was extremely helpful. Responded to e-mails timely. He cares about students. Did curve grades. I passed with an "A". Would def take him again. Had 4 online exams. 1 midterm & 1 final @ testing center. Provided study guides.

3.0
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BSC2010
Oct 24, 2011

Professor Tyler?s class is enjoyable and he is very helpful, but he takes a lot of time to explain a small amount of information. Biology is a difficult course no matter who you take but there are many more skilled lecturers then Tyler in the biology department.

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BIO01
Jan 3, 2012

Doc Tyler is an awesome, passionate and funny professor who loves teaching and science. I had him for an Oceanography course as well as Upper Level Ecology. Hands down my favorite prof. from IRSC - he even got me a job at Harbor Branch Oceanography Institute. If you love science, definitely take a class with Doc, you won't regret it.

2.0
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PCB1030
Jan 3, 2012

Not at all, before I take any class I will now be check stats first. I took this class online he never emails, he does not use any of the resources to make class easier, honestly he just got paid to put some stuff online. read and test that's it.

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BSC2011
May 1, 2012

Professor Tyler is great. He does his best to keep the lectures interesting but the amount of material is overwhelming. Whether you take him or another professor you have to read the chapters and study nonstop. The biggest thing leading to an A in this class is MEMORIZATION. His tests are not bad if you know your material. The class is whats hard.

5.0
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BIO2
Aug 10, 2012

Dr Tyler's clas is difficult but he wants the students to excel. You can not slack in this class-it covers quite a bit of material in a short time(summer). Would recommend him to everyone but remember you must be prepared to do the work. He makes the learning interesting.

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BSC2011
Nov 13, 2012

Dr. Tyler is a great teacher! He cares about his students and replies to questions quickly. Tests are easy to pass if you take notes and read the book.He will drop your lowest test grade and allows you to take online quizzes as many times as you want. His lectures aren't boring because he loves his job.

5.0
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BSC2011
Nov 19, 2012

Great prof. Easy to listen to and is very enthusiastic about the material. Provides a lot of resources to help you. There was a lot of information to remember in the class (bio 2) so make sure to take notes and read through the book.

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OCE2001
Dec 16, 2012

Great teacher, dont buy the book, test multiple choice, very interesting stuff. I got a C in his class & I had no clue as to what I was doing.

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PCB1030
Apr 17, 2013

One of the worst teachers I've ever had! Took his class online. Asked for extra help and was ignored. Stay far away! No matter how hard you try in his class, he won't answer your emails and doesn't care.

5.0
3.0
BSC2011
Jun 24, 2013

He's the best teacher I've ever had. He really made me thing about biology. I apply his class to the real world more than any other class I've had. Take his class if you want to learn. Don't take his class if you want an easy A. His tests are difficult and you will have to study a lot to get a good grade. Don't go around disturbing sea cucumbers.

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OCE2001
Jul 23, 2013

Not bad, he explains the material very well, keeping even the most easily distracted student paying attention. Don't buy the book though, we never used it. All his noted are online. Tests are fairly easy if you study. Overall a good teacher.

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BSC2010
Nov 6, 2013

I am going to be Totally Honest, I love Science but he taught on a level that would make you cry of frustration. His test as sooo damn tricky, almost like he is setting you up to fail. love his energy but I don't like to fail. no book needed PowerPoint's his as off. flash cards needed only grades test no retake no extra credit no homework. GUD Luck

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BSC2010
Nov 8, 2013

This guy makes wanting to know more about Biology very difficult he explains information as if you already have a maters degree in Biology. I understood better using YouTube. Thought that the bad reviews where just being a sourpuss but in actuality he fit their words. if you don't understand Biology in DEPHT take someone that can explain better.

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BSC2010
Nov 8, 2013

RUN!!!!!! test are tricky, no extra credits and trying to understand Biology with him will make your head pop. Just when I studied for hour on end I still failed 2 test out of 4 not including the final. I had to withdraw to save my GPA. followed by half of the class. That says something if half the whole class leaves. Good Luck if you take him.

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BSC2010
Dec 5, 2013

Nice man, lectures are actually a bit helpful, has useless study guides and powerpoints, his tests are extremely difficult, you will most likey end up getting a c or d. Do not recommend!!!!

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OCE2001
Dec 9, 2013

HARD professor. Tests are nearly impossible and go much more in depth than what is taught in class through his Powerpoint presentations. You really have to understand and grasp the readings from the textbooks to understand the tests, which you more of have to infer answers using contest clues. I would suggest avoiding!

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BSC2011
Dec 12, 2013

He is the most passionate teacher Ive ever had!If you dont understand he is more than happy to answer your questions. His tests come from the BOOK (although he only uses PPT during class)There is no extra credit but if you do the quizzes online, they are easy 100. Also he uses the quiz questions on the tests.

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BIO1
Dec 15, 2013

Class has lots of information to learn. Seems difficult at first but comes together in the end. Dr. T is a very enthusiastic teacher and is willing to help even during exams. Class study hints: listen to lecture, read chapter, study the power point for review(multiple times). Do these things in that order and you'll enjoy Dr. T's class with an A!

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BSC2010
Dec 29, 2013

To sum things up,this class is hard and Pro. Tyler makes it that much harder. Avoid this teacher at all cost. Test are the only thing he grades and they are all extremely challenging no extra credit no retakes drops lowest test grade.

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BSC2010
Jan 3, 2014

ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS CLASS IS HARD, HARD, AND I MEAN HARD HIS TEACHING BIOLOGY IS EVEN HARDER. IF YOU CAN SELF TEACH THEN HE IS YOUR GUY IF NOT KEEP IT MOVING TO SOMEONE WHO CARES ABOUT YOUR GRADE

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BSC2011
Mar 31, 2014

He is honestly a great professor, his test are easy if you study. Drops one test and clarifies any questions you might have. Would take him again any time! Seriously worth it.

2.0
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BSC2010
Jul 4, 2014

Super Hard!!!!!!! Left this class in a hurry. Good luck if you take him.

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BSC2010
Jul 7, 2014

Any science class will be challenging in college but professor Tyler made it super stressful. I am a pretty good test taker, but his test where always nothing he prepared you for, over a1000 flash cards where made and only about 3 where on the test. NEVER AGAIN. I would suggest Bartow for lab and Fisher for let. :-)

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BIOLOGY
Oct 1, 2014

Dr. Tyler is passionate about biology and he's pretty funny BUT if you want to pass biology stay away from this teacher. His tests are NOTHING that he says it will be. The kids that had just taken bio in high school were the only ones to pass, barely. His test questions are just ridiculous. My advice is RUN! Had to drop his class.

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BIOLOGY1
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2014

He really gives you every resource he can!

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PCB4043
Oct 27, 2014

Very nice, helpful, up front professor! Lectures are detailed, and tests reflect that. But you have options on what questions you want to answer, so you can pick what you know. Gives great feedback on tests and the final paper. Grading criteria is available to clear. Paper can be tough, but he walks you through it. Funny and witty lectures!

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BSC2010
Oct 29, 2014

I have Dr Tyler now. I love him. He is so animated in his lectures, it makes them interesting and not boring. He does grade a bit tough but no more than any one else.

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OCE2001
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2014

He gives four tests and drops the lowest score, but the tests are pretty difficult (30 multiple choice). Has one assignment worth 30% of your grade, but it's pretty simple (all of the answers are online). His lectures are LONG and you need to stay the entire time. If you show up to every class, you'll get an extra 16% onto your grade.

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BSC2011
Dec 2, 2014

Kept me interested throughout every lecture. He is well spoken, friendly, and very passionate about the subject he teaches. His exams should not be difficult for anyone who makes an effort and utilizes his powerpoints and online quizzes. If you are interested in biology and willing to study, you should definitely take professor Tyler's class.

4.0
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OCB1000
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2014

When I first started this class, I was a bit taken back by his huge study guides. I soon found out that just reading the book straight was the best option for me. All of the class is just reading the text book and taking tests. The book gets boring and sometimes confusing, but Professor Tyler responds really fast to any questions or concerns.

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BSC2010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 7, 2014

Good professor but not for me. If you know nothing about Biology, skip this professor. Tests are difficult. Lecture is confusing.

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BSC2011
Dec 26, 2014

Dr. Tyler is super enthusastic about Biology, it's his passion. He has a tendency to go really fast and the material is pretty tough. I took him for bio 2 lecture and had to work for my B, and I'm usually an A student. His tests are 50 questions long and go quite into detail. NO EXTRA CREDIT!! Final is culmative. Tough class but good teacher!!

2.0
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BSC2010
Grade: C-
Jan 10, 2015

He is very friendly, and passionate about the material. However, he seems overwhelmed with too much to teach in a little amount of time. The study guides are insanely long and the tests are difficult. The online assignments take HOURS. He ALWAYS makes you stay in class until literally the minute class time ends, sometimes even a few minutes past.

5.0
3.0
PCB4043
Jan 18, 2015

Dr. Tyler is a great professor. His lectures were recorded so you could watch them from home. It was a good amount of work, but he tells you what you need to know. I bought the book, however, I didn't use it much. I just focused on his powerpoints and lectures and got an A. I repeat though, this course is not an easy A.

2.0
4.0
OCE2001
Grade: C-
Feb 12, 2015

Some profs. age like wine, some all the way to vinegar. Dr. Tyler means well but his rambling and frequently off topic lectures leave a lot to be desired. I found him difficult to follow and never quite knew what to expect for his frequent and long tests. Clearly, this was a one time experience for me.

3.0
3.0
OCE2001
Apr 22, 2015

He is a good professor. Yes his lectures are long and if you are not interested in this subject then it is 2x as long. But he is very clear on what you need to know for tests which are from his power-points and not that difficult. And then there is a presentation and an online assignment. Offers EC on exams and through attendance. I recommend him

5.0
4.0
BSC2011
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2015

Professor William is Great!!!! if you are taking him with easier classes. I took him alone and I manage to get an A in both Lab and lecture. Wonderful Teacher. Interested in what he teaches and he is willing to help.

3.0
4.0
BIO1020
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2015

Really cool professor, but definitely mandatory that you study for his tests. He teaches from PowerPoint, which are helpful, so pay very close attention to the smallest details on the PowerPoint. His slides on PowerPoint are quite extensive, almost 45-70 slides per chapter. You do need the book to get access to Connect assignments.

4.0
3.0
BSC2010
Dec 12, 2015

He was really fun during lecture and was very enthusastic about teaching. He is really reasonable and willing to help. His test were hard but if you study the study guides he provides you will do good on the test.

5.0
2.0
BSC2011
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2015

I found Dr. Tyler to be an overall really great professor. His passion and enthusiasm for the subject made his lectures interesting and captivating. He'd crack some good jokes at times, and shared cool personal stories that were always relevant to what we were learning. He is willing to work with you and help you out if you are struggling.

4.0
5.0
BSC2011
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2015

Professor Tyler was pretty great! I really enjoyed his class and lectures. BUT, his test are SUPER difficult, even though he dropped questions and makes extra credit questions. And, all you have for the class is Connect and Tests, which don't help much. The subject is very "dry", which makes it worst.

5.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2016

Dr. Tyler is an awesome professor. He is always willing to help if you need it. His lectures make the material interesting. If you do the work, you will get a good grade. I would definitely take Dr. Tyler for other classes in the future.

4.0
3.0
BIO1102
Grade: A-
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

Science is not my strongest subject but he was an amazing teacher. Gives you packets for every chapter to study off of & they most definitely help. Has great lectures, keeps you entrained, & very informational. He knows what he is teaching & can answer question well. Overall caring & helps as much as he can.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BSC2011
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Course is designed to make you earn a C. Tries to make everything exciting by screaming the "exciting parts". If you arent a good studier or test taker: avoid,avoid,avoid. Attendance not mandatory unless you want to pass.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BSC2011
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Nice guy who is really enthusiastic about the material. He is good at explaining what he means and is eager to clarify or answer questions. Emails you back quickly but I found it hard to study for his tests. It was so much material it was hard to know which parts he would put on his exam. He can be quite wordy as well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PCB1030
Grade: A+
May 27, 2017
Would take again

I took this online class. The professor always got back to me really late. So much reading and studying. This was one of my harder classes.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
5.0
BSC2011
Grade: C
Sep 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Tyler is a really nice guy and also extremely smart, but that being said he seemed way too advanced to be teaching at IRSC. I struggled through this class although I am a straight A student. First C I ever received in college.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BSC2011
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

If you know how to study material and actually understand organisms and their systems, you will do just fine in this class. Dr. Tyler is fantastic, but if you do not study or put the effort in then you will not do well.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
BSC2010
Nov 13, 2017
Would take again

Do the worksheets and study And you will pass

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
BSC2010
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Tyler is a great professor. He takes the extra step to explain his lectures and the content within them. Tests were not too hard. He gives long worksheets for each chapter and surprisingly, they help a lot with the tests and full comprehension of the content. His time management could be a bit better, but overall a great, caring professor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO2010
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Professor Tyler was by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very clear with everything he teaches and answers any questions to the best of his ability. I love that he gives study guide worksheets. They helped with every single test. Lots of coursework but as long as you put time into it, you'll do just fine.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2018
Would take again

His lectures are very good and he explains things very well. He uses diagram, pictures, and videos. He also makes jokes and has enthusiasm. If you pay attention in class and listen to the lectures, you won't even have to read the textbook. His PowerPoint slides are very detailed and he gives out study sheets, but he does give out 6 tests.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

I took an online class over the summer. I sat and worked on this class about 2 hours a day. The tests are difficult and very specific. You have to study for HOURS before a test. 2 of the tests are proctored in the ASC lab, no open notes allowed. So you really have to know your stuff. But overall, with a lot of studying you can get an A.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
BSC2011
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

A really great teacher loves what's he does and gets really into the material loves answering questions and real easy to talk to. Work wasn't hard just had to keep up on it and exams were fairly difficult. Just great class amazing teach !

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
OCE2001
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

OCE was by far the most fun class I had ever taken. Mr. Tyler was very understanding and helped me through any issues I had. The grades were well deserved: if you worked hard enough for it, you would get it. He does not require massive amounts of homework or extra work, but still gives plenty of opportunity for a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
OCE2001
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Amazing! The amount of knowledge he shares shows that he truly cares about the subject and his profession. He really cares about his student's success, just communicate with him if you have any issues. I ran into a situation, needing an extension, he was willing to work with me to get it turned in. I would definitely take him for every class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
5.0
PCB4043
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Tyler is a very nice person. He's very funny and helpful. However, he made ecology a lot harder than it needed to be. He's so into his profession that he assumes you are too. His exam are very difficult with 10 multiple choice, 5 short answers and 1 or 2 full essays at the end of the exam. It was a difficult course for no reason.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Bill Tyler was a great teacher. He gave very in depth lectures off of power points and hinted at what was going to be on the test. Beware if you like to skip class to not take his class because although the at home power points are good his lectures help way more. Read the power points before class. Also, he gives extra credit on tests!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BSC2011
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Tyler is a great instructor and is easy to follow along with since his lectures are enthusiastic. He gives out packets that are due by test day (super helpful study material + easy As) and his tests are relatively easy if you study. Hes fair and very kind. He offers lots of help if you need it. Seriously take him! His class was my fav.

4.0
3.0
BSC2011
Grade: B+
Jul 3, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Tyler is kind and always willing to work through any problems that you have. He gives worksheets that relate to the lesson for homework and the average grade was used to replace your lowest exam score. The exams are challenging, so make sure to study and take good notes. He is goofy and really cares about biology.

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BSC2011
Grade: B+
Aug 2, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Bill/William Tyler is one of the best college professors I have ever had. He explains topics and ideas very clearly. His anecdotes during lecture are very interesting and related to real-life every day scenarios. Very well respected. You can't go wrong in choosing him as your Biology professor, lecture and/or lab.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
5.0
BIO2010
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! Very passionate which makes the tests difficult so put a lot of effort into studying. Make lots of flash cards

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BSC2010
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

Makes passing his tests easy, just go to the lecture and do the study guides. One test grade gets dropped and all the study guides average out and can add up equal to a 100% on a test.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Tyler is a great teacher. He is very clear with his thought process and includes powerpoints to follow along his lectures online. He even records his lectures so that, if you miss class, it's all online for you. Make sure you do his packets. Not only are they for a grade, but they're really great study material.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BSC2011
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took Dr. Tyler this past Fall semester and let me tell you it was the worst decision I ever made. I signed up for his class due to all the good ratings on here which were not true. His exams are very difficult and I did all of the study material which was worthless when it came to test day. SAVE YOURSELF. IF YOU WANT TO PASS DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BSC2011
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

Fantastic professor. Hes super passionate and always there to help! He never makes you feel dumb and always welcomes lots of questions

3.0
5.0
PCB4043
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He's really nice and his lectures are interesting but his test are unbelievably hard. He gives a paper as a test grade and gives A LOT of feedback .h I had to give such a low rating because of his test but he really is a wonderful professor. Take courses with his class that don't require a bunch of work cause you'll need a lot of study time in his

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Tyler was a nice person but not the best teacher in my opinion. Although he is very passionate about what he teaches he only went over PowerPoints in class. His class is very fast paced as we went over 1 chapter every class. The assignments for his class were a total waste of time. This was a very difficult class for me.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BSC2011
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worksheets do not directly correlate to the tests. Grades are based off solely on tests and worksheets. The worksheets are "supposed to help you" but it is not formatted like the tests. So I really don't recommend using it as your study aide. His lectures are specific but do not really match the tests either. DON'T TAKE.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BSC2011
Aug 2, 2021
Would take again

His lecture usually ended up being longer than the class. It was a hybrid so all of his lectures were already online by the time you started the semester. It was only about 6 weeks long with lectures every day for about two hours a day and test every 6 lectures or so. He is a very nice guy. very knowledgeable.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
OCB1000
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

AMAZING PROFESSOR LOVED HIS CLASS SO MUCH TAKING ANOTHER ONE NEXT SEMESTER. VERY INTERESTING TOPICS AND NOT BORING. NOT TOO MUCH WORK EASY A+ IF YOU WORK HARD.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
OCB1000
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

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Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PCB4043
Grade: C+
Jul 13, 2022
Would take again

Over was a good experience. The lab was really enjoy.

Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
OCB1000
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 19, 2022

I am taking his class for OCB 1000 class in the fall term. Dr. Tyler is a nice teacher and seems to be very passionate with his career in Marine Biology but when it comes to his exams, the study guides don't match with the test itself which is not that good! I am graduating with my Associates this Dec and I do not want to fail this class at all.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO2010
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

He does a few at home exams but they don't ask for much normally, and then of course theres a midterm and final. He's a really great guy though, he wants to try to help at any chance he can get and make sure everyone understands what he's saying. He does get ahead of himself sometimes but its funny when he catches himself. Overall great professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
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