I loved this class, although I enjoyed lab more than lecture. It's not an easy A but if you put in the effort, an A is not impossible. He focuses a little too much on the etymology of the topic instead of what it is. Attendance is mandatory for the random clicker quizzes. If you can't pass this class, don't expect to do well in nursing school.

Lancaster often stresses READ AND STUDY THE NOTES AND BOOK! This is the ONLY WAY YOU WILL PASS! Most people who complain about the class did not study. It is alot of memorization! He provides us with everything. We just need to sit down & study! Goodluck! I recommend going to ES alot for class too! Get people you can study with too! Its not bad.

Made a A in the class. But, you need to record lectures and really put a lot of time into this class. I found it to be very interesting. If you put the time into the class it is possible to make a A. STUDY STUDY and go to ES and do Mock Exams!!!

If you want to pass the first time taking this class, please be prepared to study. An A is possible if you are used to studying a lot. This class is not an easy A but it is achievable. If you are going to go party instead of studying, then don't waste your money taking this class because you will probably have to take it again like a lot of student

Dr. Lancaster is a great professor! I hear horror stories about taking his class, but he is an amazing teacher and really makes me enjoy anatomy! As long as you study for the class appropriately it is okay. He will always help you during his office hours if you need help.

Dr. Lancaster gets a lot of grief because of the difficulty level of the class, but he is really a great professor. He is very fair when it comes to grading and always does review sessions in class the lecture before a test. This class takes a lot of extra work because of the amount of material, but if you put in effort a decent grade is possible.

Should have a level 300 or 400 designation. He is gifted at breaking down complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand and makes sense. If you seek help, he will help you tons. I think a lot of these reviews were written by lazy students who wanted an easy A. This is ANATOMY, it requires work. If you don't study, you won't pass.

It is a hard class, but a GREAT one. Lab and lecture are each 50% of the grade so try hard in both. Listen in lecture, read, go to SI, (and for lab ES). Don't get behind or expect to do well without working for it. He is very intelligent and passionate about the class. This is my favorite class I have taken: very interesting and lab is VERY COOL.

Hardest class ever!!! But I learned SO much. Can't stress how important going to ES is. You get to use real cadavers in lab, very special for an undergrad course! Lancaster knows his stuff. He makes things as easy to understand as possible, and keeps class interesting. He doesn't just stand in one spot and lecture in a droning voice like others. A+

I love Dr. Lancaster. It breaks my heart to see such negative reviews because he is extremely accessible and kind. What goes wrong is that UAB has this course as a 100 level, and it should at lease be a 200. A lot of people take the class because they have to, and many are unwilling to put the work in. The class is simple, you just have to study.

To be such a nice man, Dr. Lancaster often gets a bad rap. If you have questions make an appointment early and go to his office! He's super helpful and patient. You have to study A LOT! Take notes extensively and don't miss class. Pay attention to the diagrams gone over in class, they'll get you on the exams. I recommend Quizlet to help you study!

Hardest class I've ever taken, but a VERY interesting one. It is so important to go to ES, and attend lecture! Make quizlets based off of his powerpoints and they will help. Also study the diagrams because they WILL fall on the test. Both lab and lecture are 50% so if you do REALLY well in lab, and okay in lecture you can still end up with an A.

I personally think Dr. Lancaster is a wonderful teacher and makes things easier to understand. Anatomy is a lot to learn, that is why so many people do so poorly in this class. Lancaster really wants you to learn the material, not just memorize it and dump it after the test. Utilize him outside of class! He wants to help.

Don't be fooled by the comments on here, people!! Dr. Lancaster is an amazing teacher and will not put things on his test that he did not cover. He wants you to pass and does not try to set you up for failure. This class will be hard if you do not study, but if you do, it is actually pretty easy!! ALL MEMORIZATION

Professor Lancaster is really helpful and also willing to explain class materials if you make an appointment with him outside of class. The exam is not that hard, as long as you study the slides and understand the materials really well. Overall it's not impossible to get an high A on the exam!

After hearing very mixed reviews about Dr. Lancaster, I was very nervous to take him for such a difficult course. I could not be happier with my experience in his class though. He acknowledges the difficulty of human anatomy and really goes the extra mile to help his students understand the material. This is a class that you get out what you put in

He's a great proff, people just hate him bc his course requires you to learn SO much material. I did really well on his tests when I went to lec & read the book. But I failed a couple of tests when I didn't go to lec or didn't read until the last minute. So if you put in a TON of effort for this course, an A is possible, you just have to earn it.

After a semester of hard work on this class I believe this is one the best class that I have ever taken. I feel lucky that I am able to take this course in my freshman year since Dr. Lancaster not only set a high expectation for the class but also encouraging and helping us to reach and even go beyond that standard.

Professor Lancasters class was the best class I have taken so far in college. Print his lecture notes ahead of time, actively listen in class, read the sections of the book that you are having trouble understanding with the lecture notes being your prioritizing guideline. Dedicate at least 8 hours of study time a week and you'll get that high A.

You get out what you put in. Excellent teacher, but it is a difficult class because of all of the information you have to learn

Sincerely, this class is not an easy class. Lancaster is a nice man and its really not his fault that his class is difficult. You have to study, study and study. My savior in this class was ES! I did extremely well in lab and not so well in the two first exams and I still made an A!! Making an A is possible but you just have to study. Good luck!

Dr. Lancaster is a great professor who really knows his stuff. The class is tough (especially for an undergrad anatomy course) but it's really worth it to take, especially if you're going into healthcare. His tests are from the ppts, not the book. Going to lecture helps a lot. Doing quizzes in groups helps as well. Study hard and you'll be okay.

Study study study! This class is not easy by far, but if you put in the work at the beginning of the course, you will have no problem. Find balance between Lab and Lecture. Find a few study partners. Study the powerpoint in depth! 90 percent of tests come from powerpoints!

Very interesting teachers, lectures were pretty fun. Not an easy class, but put in the effort and you can easily make it out with at least a B. Willing to answer questions if you go during office hours. Go to lecture because there are always questions on the tests that he goes over in class but isnt specifically in the PowerPoint or book.

Great professor but very hard tests. Lab is also extremely hard in this class. If you don't study you will absolutely fail. Nursing school and other programs at UAB know this is a very hard class and if you can pull out an A or a B they will definitely be happy about that.

Absolutely loved this class and really enjoyed Dr. Lancaster's dry humor. Took the quizzes with the book in front of me- never made lower than a B. Exams are 2nd-step application q's. Pay attention in class- says stuff not found on the ppts. Tip: type out notes beforehand and fill in the blanks during lecture.

I absolutely will not let people slander Lancaster's name. His class is extremely organized and if you want to succeed, print off his notes and add in extra things that he says in class. He makes it very clear what will be on his test. The people who complain on here are usually the ones who are lazy and don't go the extra mile to succeed. Take him

Lancaster is a phenomenal professor. He was always structured and always covered the material that would be on the test in class. It is important to go to class because he elaborates on the notes and its on the test. He prepares you well for physiology if you have to take that too. Not impossible to get an A, just have to devote time.

Honestly, Dr. Lancaster is a great professor. He is very structured and is preparing you for physiology and nursing school. A lot of people will tell you not to take him because they think the lecture is hard but if you actually study you will be fine. The anatomy lab and lecture grade are averaged together so you have to pass both. Good luck!

If you are not lazy and put in all your effort in this class you will do fine. I suggest printing out his slides and adding notes from what he says in lecture because that is that will be on the test. This is not a class that you can slack on. You have to stay on top of studying because there is a lot of information on the tests.

He is an awesome professor. His lectures always relate to the test. Only made a B because of Lab. Highly recommend him. The class is tough, you must study vigorously, but an A is TOTALLY possible. Just study 3-4 days before the test and you'll be fine! Good luck!

You will have to work for an A. Lancaster is not an easy professor, but I still remember the things I learned from him. He seemed intimidating when he taught, but after class I'd ask him questions and he was warm and kind to me, even when I thought I had a dumb question. I didn't use the textbook or access code, just took great notes on the slides.

Dr. Lancaster gives enthusiastic lectures and will always give feedback if you are struggling. You will learn a lot & lab is cool. It is not a hard class, but many freshmen will fail because they do not study.

I loved taking Dr. Lancaster, he added a lot of stuff this semester to help your grade and offered reveiw sessions and a chance for us to ask questions the lecture before a test, and graded tests so you will have them back by the next class.

Dr. Lancaster is a sweet man. Yes anatomy is a really hard class and you wont pass unless you work your ass off but dr. Lancaster is a great teacher and he really wants you to succeed and he does everything he can to help! If you attend lectures and go to SI every now and then and READ THE TEXTBOOK, youll get an A. Just study and be prepared.

This class requires ALOT of studying! Lancaster is very helpful. He is very patient was you meet with him one-on-one. There are only 4 tests, weekend quizzes, and Pearson work. He is pretty clear on what to expect on his tests. Very good personality!

he makes anatomy so do-able! ofc this is anatomy so you can't just slack off. print off the notes and follow along in class. if he says something is important, it's important! an A is possible if you put in the effort and study!

A lot of people are scared of Dr. Lancaster, but I really enjoyed his anatomy class. It is more difficult than some other anatomy courses, but he prepares you very well for his tests and other areas you might need anatomy. All the information you'll need is in his powerpoint slides, so study those, and you'll do well on his tests.

Dr. Lancaster is an outstanding professor. If you have the opportunity to take a class with him, I recommend that you do so. His class requires hard work, but he is an exceptional lecturer and is very fair. His class is an experience that I believe all health professionals should have.

Dr. Lancaster is wise beyond his years. His course is particular challenging, but if you attend the lectures and take good notes, paying attention to what he says is more important, you will do well. You must allot time to study for this class. Reading the book also was very helpful to me. The tests are challenging, but he prepares you for them.

He was a great teacher. The class itself is difficult but he doesn't make it harder than it needs to be. He makes comments in class that are not in the notes and they are always on the test so definitely go to class. Besides that, he's really cool!

Dr. Lancaster is an amazing teacher and is very passionate about what he does. His tests are difficult, but I made all As by studying the powerpoints and skimming through the bold words in the textbook. He is strict and will call you out if you are on your phone, so make sure to always pay attention. The lecture is much easier than the lab.

Dr. Lancaster is a great professor. Like all biology classes, things get way better after the first test. To be honest, I never opened the book and devoted all my time to lab. I really just made an effort to pay close attention in class and ASK QUESTIONS. I normally advise against group studying- but it actually saved me some points on tests.

He's currently the only anatomy professor at UAB and he is struggling to make the full online transition, but I would be too. Can get mixed up on what is going on, but he genuinely tries to teach you. The course is hard but he does his best. PRINT OUT THE SLIDES it will save your life, trust me.

Dr. Lancaster is by far one of my favorite teachers. He really loves what he teaches and wants his students to enjoy it as well. His class is hard, and you will have to study a lot to do well, but he is there to help if you need. Ask questions often because he enjoys answering them.

No matter what anyone says, Lancaster was a great professor. It is the hardest class I have ever taken but if you put in the effort to learn it, an A or B is possible.

Lancaster is a really good professor. He really puts in the effort to get you interested about anatomy. His class is hard, but if you put in the work and do not procrastinate, you will get a good grade.

I have heard SOOO many ppl complain about making a bad grade/failing when they are the same ppl who tell me they don't put in effort to memorize or stay on top of lectures. This class only requires watching lecture videos once (write notes!!) to review to make an A. Lancaster is clear about criteria!! Just stay on top of it and you will do GREAT!!

Took this class Fall 2021 as a prerequisite for nursing. Lancaster really tries to make the class engaging and fun! Is this class hard? Absolutely. However, IF YOU PUT IN THE WORK YOU WILL GET AN A. Do EVERY SINGLE drawing assignment & all preclass quizzes. THESE ARE EASY POINTS! Attend lecture, take notes, do your assignments A grade!

This class is VERY HARD and like nothing you have experienced before. For each test you will need to know upwards of 500+ structures, processes, etc. Dr. Lancaster is fantastic and he provides a lot of resources to help you. USE ALL OF THEM. Try to schedule easy elective classes in the same semester as this one! You can do this!

This class was vey hard this semester. Honestly, I blame myself because I didn't exactly know how to study for some tests. As the class progressed, I did extremely well. It takes lots of hard work and dedication, but it can be done. He is a great professor and as long as you listen and study you will do fine.

This class is extremely difficult, but Lancaster is really good professor. He's very knowledgeable and wants students to succeed. It's really important you don't get behind, because it's hard to catch up. I studied A LOT and still found the tests to be difficult. The questions on tests are not straight forward and can be confusing.

One of the best professors I have ever had the privilege of having. Very challenging class, one of the hardest. To do well in this class you need to study daily, but with that you will get a professor that truly wants to help you learn and is there telling you how to succeed. This class is challenging in the best way.

It was definitely challenging, but I was able to come out with a B. Pay attention and study those PowerPoints, they are basically the test. Ask him questions, go to exam reviews, and go to his office hours. He is always willing to help. Due to some recent changes, the course was a bit unorganized. Lab w/ those TAs was BAD! In lab, teach yourself!

Dr. Lancaster is one of the best professors I've had so far! Honestly, this class isn't as bad as people say it is if you put in enough effort. You don't need to study every day just study at least a week before the exams and you should be fine. Lecture videos are all online + very memorization-heavy class. Go to open lab a lot to do well in lab!!

The class is very difficult and I definitely do not recommend taking any other hard classes, or a heavy course load AT ALL. However he's clearly passionate about what he does and I wish I had the time to retake his class with a lighter load. You need to prioritize this class or do not bother taking it.

Dr. Lancaster is so enthusiastic about anatomy and you see that when he lectures. His slides are very organized and there are lecture videos posted. People get upset that this class in challenging, but you have ample resources to get a good grade. He gives points for drawing assignments and simple quizzes. Content in class is what's on the exams.

I think he was a great professor, he tests material directly from his lecture and all of his tests are multiple choice. Really not much work if you stay on top of it, there is one drawing assignment and a homework quiz every weekend and there are four major tests. Also, I thought he was hilarious and really is passionate about his teachings.

Professor Lancaster is very knowledgeable, but his teaching style can be hit-or-miss. Stay on top of the material, use the provided resources like lecture videos, and consider tools like Unstuck study for extra study prep. The class is manageable if you put in the effort.