His lectures are good. He really tries to engage students into a conversation, so that it is not boring. 10-11 chapters per exam. Exams are very tricky and some questions are poorly worded. That's why I took off point for clarity. The lecture is very clear though. He's a good teacher, but really needs to word his test questions better.

Prob one of the best biology professor in the department. Wants to see you do well and cares about his students. He makes sure that his students understand and is always open for questions. Big on participation. He is also open to new ideas and twists to the course work. Highly recommended!!

I don't know why he got so much bad ratings. Prof. G. is awesome. He is very helpful and would encourage you to see him if you need help. He grades leniently on assignments. The only thing is that his exams are pretty tough and long, but if you have a general idea about the topic, you should be fine. Take him for epigenetics.

He is a not difficult and put in the time that is required for the class. Tests are multiple choice and IF YOU DO YOUR WORK, you will be fine. Very smart guy, and the course itself is not difficult. Just a lot of information so it requires time. recommend him ONLY if youre actually trying to learn. GO TO CLASS.

Clear and straightforward, which I always appreciate. However, there was ambiguity on what to expect for the first test. My advice for an A: skimread before each lecture (SERIOUSLY), get 100s on quizzes, study the heck out of the quizzes, and figures from lecture. His tests are pretty much that. Said he might curve, but didn't. Do GREAT in lab.

His lectures are not mandatory, but they help reinforce, and at times clarify information in the textbook. However, you don't even need to read the textbook to do well in class, just go through the online quizzes and ensure you understand them. Additional practice questions help. If you actually want to learn, read the textbook! Do well in lab!

Covers a lot, but very clear, and keeps it interesting with clever slides and humor. Puts all slides online, which is great. Textbook optional, but web software was ESSENTIAL; two homework exams per week, ALL exam questions taken directly from homework. Technically, attendance is mandatory, but he topped taking attendance as the semester wore on.

I have never rated a professor here but hate to see Professory Grigoryev with such a low score. He was AWESOME for epigenetics. He structured the class in such a way that you are almost forced to learn the material. he tries to make things interesting and is always available if you need help. Highly recommended! :)

One of the best bio professors I have had at CCNY. I am taking his epigenetics course. He makes it very easy to understand! Most importantly he actually cares about teaching us. There are weekly homeworks and quizzes, one presentation, and one final exam. Overall great professor, just read the articles (some are dense, some aren't) and be prepared

Really chill guy and also smart. He really breaks concepts down for you and uses a lot active learning. This might not be the best for those who want to monotonously copy words or just memorize stuff but if you are trying to grasp a concept and fill your head with knowledge (a little something extra in your "tool box"), this class will do that.

He makes the course an enjoyable experience AS LONG AS YOU DO YOUR PART. Any negative reviews are most likely by those who didn't do their part and consequently didn't enjoy the course. He is clear about the fact that the course will be very time-consuming. He offer endless opportunities to master the material. Just do your part!

Excellent teacher! He explains things really well. He does not tolerate nonsense but by now you are in college so be responsible and mature. If you take read the textbook, do HW quizzes, show up to every class and study well you should have no problem getting a good grade.

This class is not hard, only there is a lot of material to go over in such a short time. He is an okay teacher, lectures help and so do the quizzes. Do your part and you will get a good grade; read the assigned chapter before the lecture and DONT wait to study the weekend before the exam, you will not remember anything Hes nice and approachable //

I took his Epigenetics class and he is wonderful. He really makes 3 hours fly by and tells you exactly what he expects out of you. Do the work he assigns and you will not have to worry!

Some people here say he's a bad professor, he's not. He teaches a hard survey biology class that covers three separate areas. He pushes his students to work hard and learn and If you attend lecture, lab, and study the textbook and HW quizzes, you can do very well with him. Just pay attention to the things he mentions in lecture and read the book!

Im surprised to see a low rating! He is definitely one of the best Bio professors I have had. Really down to Earth and easy to talk to, which is SUPER important because he truly wants you to actually do well. For the person who said Firooznias class was easier... LOL you must be a genius. I would recommend taking the class with him.

You have to read 2 articles & do a HW assignment on 1 of them every week, 1 presentation the whole semester, and have 1 final exam (which was very tough BUT he curves because hes bae). Very interesting class and material and I can tell he wants students to do well (hes a lenient grader compared to other bio professors). Do the work & you'll do well

He obviously knows his subject matter very well and enjoys teaching. He makes lectures fun and interesting. Use the online text, quizzes and do TONS of reading if you want to do well. The material itself is not difficult, theres just alot of it. As long as you manage your time, you will be fine. If you want an A, get ready to work for it.

He incorporates humor into the subject to make it as enjoyable as biology could be. Definitely knows what he's talking about so attend lectures as much as possible and also read the textbook and study the HW quizzes because exams are basically based off of that. Take great notes and do your MindTap modules!

This was a very hard class, but if you study you will gain a lot. The exams are 50 multiple choice questions that test your understanding of concepts and their application, not just memorization. The textbook and attendance is mandatory! Do as much as you can to earn every possible point from lab and study your lecture notes and HW quizzes!!

Most enjoyable class! Teaches clearly, and tests are thorough .He makes the class intresting. Not easy but very clear lectures. You need personality and sense of humor to enjoy this class and appreciate this Prof. Top notch! If you want a great education in bio take this Prof! You will know your stuff really well!

I don't think people give Professor Grigoryev the credit he deserves. He is one of the good professors at City College. If you read the textbook before lectures, you will be able to understand the lectures easily. The exams are hard since it requires you to apply the information but if you do well in lab (90 avg) and get 60's you can pass with a B.

I don't know why this professor has so many bad reviews other than the sheer volume of material that is covered. His lectures are great and I loved using TopHat. Really helped keep my attention during lectures. There is a lot of info covered in a short amount of time and his exams are tough. You have to truly understand the material to do well.

Pay attention to his lecture slides, read the book before coming to class and do the suggested homeworks, they model the exams very well. ASK questions if you don't understand something during his office hours. Every single point counts. Overall, I'm happy I had this professor, but you can't slack off and expect to get an A.

I was hesitant about bio after struggling in Firooznia's class but Grigorev's class wasn't bad. The syllabus is extremely clear about how you'll be graded & a good chunk of the exam questions come from the MindTap quizzes & some TopHat questions from class. Definitely read the textbook chapter before the lecture; it makes it a lot easier to follow

Yes, this class is challenging but it really prepares you for what's down the road if you are a bio major. First test was way too hard but the next two were easier. Need to go to lecture and read the textbook. Study the materials he emphasizes in class and follow his study suggestions in the syllabus.

If you survive Dr. Grigoryevs 102 class, you are set for life and any challenges, I kid you not!. Class is not an easy A or an easy B or even a C to be honest, but if u want an easy A, take the this bio class via epermit elsewhere. I seriously learned how to have a good study strategy. He is approachable and helps if you ask.

This is the best class I have ever taken. He is very knowledgeable, approachable, and responsible. His lecture are always clear, informative and interesting. This class prepares you well for advanced biology classes. My advice is to READ the textbook and come to his office hour. This is not an easy class so you have to put in time and efforts.

Here is the thing, i actually read through the textbooks, the exams are still hard overall. Despite the exams are hard (time is limited) and there are so many materials covered on each exam, i barelly managed to get My A-. It is possible, but you need to READ, COME TO LECTURE, DO HW!!! Just want to pass? Work for it, every point counts.

Dr. Grigoryev is passionate about teaching biology and takes his role seriously. He is a nice guy and understanding as long as you don't take advantage of that niceness. His exams are challenging just because of the amount of material on them (8-10 chapters) but he is clear in the syllabus about expectations. You get what you put in.

Very interesting class and Grigoryev's passion for the subject makes it even more exciting. The class is tough based on the matter but do your homework, review your notes before the quizzes, and complete your presentation (only one) and you'll do fine. The final was very long so prepare for it!

Lectures were interesting. TopHat made things more engaging and keeps you on your toes. Lots of reading. Tests were a little tricky. MC require specific answers. Grigoryev, himself, is a nice man. He cares about his students and tries to add a lot of memes.

Grigoryev is a good guy. Attend his lectures/ read textbook prior to each class and dont slack. Remember what he emphasizes in class, because he is building it up for the exam. Difficult tests but he's teaching you actual Biology! I did ok in the class but that's my fault NOT HIS. CCNY is a competitive school so don't expect easy As.

This was not an easy class but if you did the work and showed up for class you could get a B! All of the people who said nasty things about Dr. Grigoryev just wanted an easy A. College Biology isn't as easy as your HS Bio, so get ready to work for a grade. Got sick of those cry baby students! just study and READ, or you have urself to blame.

He is honestly a very difficult professor but he does his job to get you exposed to all the materials (a lot of materials). But you can't play around in this class; expect to do homework, reading and if you don't attend lectures; you might as well not do well.

I took Grigoryev for Epigenetics. While the course material was very interesting the questions in the quizzes and final were quiet challenging. He is amazing for this course since this is his field of study. Reading primary sources will become a second instinct when researching after taking this class.

Dr. Grigoryev has done a great job at tailoring this very dense material into a course that students of this generation can successfully adapt to. He makes the expectations of this course readily available and clear from the start. He is willing to help if you care, study hard and read ahead.

He is very funny and has a great personality. The class itself was very interesting and I learned a lot from it. He wasn't the problem, the exams were. You have to dedicate a lot of time outside of school to understand the material. In my case I worked hard but his exams did not reflect it. He uses top hat and attendance is mandatory.

Epigenetics: weekly 8-15 pg scientific paper, timed lecture quiz, online textbook participation, keep up with lessons were all easy. Hardest was the final. Despite 2.5 hrs + 1pg notes, exam was 10+ pages, all short answer, design experiments, some force you to draw or get very specific. Most people did not finish. Practice speed writing

Prof Grigoryev is actually a really funny and kind professor. Clear grading criteria. 3 exams throughout the course, all are 50 multiple choice questions. Exam 2 is the hardest out of the 3, so prepare for that but his exams are average. I could've done better but you can definitely get a good grade. 2 HW a week online, not hard. Lab is 50%.

Dr. Grigoryev is concise and clear! He really breaks down the material in the textbook, and provides note outlines based on the slides. Mindtap homework quizzes and TopHat questions are the closest things you can get to the questions on exams, so REVIEW those as much as possible. Read before class so that the material is already familiar to you.

Seriously a fantastic biology professor. Very fair exams, although the class will challenge you. He is really entertaining and introduces you to the real world applications of what you're learning. This class is what made me want to be a biology major. 5/5 all the way!

Very good. He was very considerate during quarantine and adjusted grading criteria for us. The third exam was the fairest of all the exams but the first exam was not so bad either. My TA Ryan was very kind and patient too. Make sure to do the homework 100%!!!

This class isnt hard, but theres just so many chapters to read. His exams arent hard, but he tests you on small details that you overlook in the textbook. Make sure to read the textbook and basically know everything in the textbook, as everything in the textbook is a fair game. He goes over major concepts, but doesnt test you on those.

He curves ALOTTT at the end so don't drop! Make sure your ta is good, I had Jennifer Chou

Prof. Grigoryev is a nice person with good lectures but his exams are tough. You need to go in and out with TopHat to get a great grade. Your lab is 50% and you need a great TA to get a passing grade. He doesn't curve at the end like people said, you get what you get. This class requires alot of your attention to do good!

Tbh, Dr Grigoryev is a fair & friendly professor. Some of the students don't care about the lecture and rate him so badly. However, his grading policy is harsh. no curve/no extra credit. Exams can be challenging. Make sure you do your best to attend lecture (tophat) & lab. Good luck;)