David Temme - University of Utah

Professor: David Temme
Department: Biology
College: University of Utah
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His teaching style is unique because he tries to get students to use their "learning toolbox" and apply concepts to specific mechanisms of physiology, other than blindly memorizing every single mechanism. This made learning and preparing for the tests much more difficult because he would ask about mechanisms he never even mentioned in class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2425
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took the online lab and it wasn't terrible. The syllabus has parts copied from the previous semester so the objectives were unclear at some points, but the TAs could clear it up. The assignments allow for a lot of creative freedom. He provides videos trying to explain the concepts and sends out weekly annoucements. I'd take it again if needed.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
In any course, you have to figure out the professor's thinking style and apply it to exams. In Temme's case, his course is purely conceptual. Find the concept in exam questions and apply it. There is always something he mentions in lectures to back up his logic, so write down everything he says. This class makes you think & gave me new perspectives
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Tests are really hard and doesn't really outline what is needed to be studied
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This professor was very difficult to understand what exactly he was teaching or explaining. Professor never fully defined or outright explained the functions of certain processes in a clear manner and is difficult to follow. He often explained several concepts and cellular functions at once. Exams ask questions not covered in lecture.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: B2420
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Temme was very interesting, engaging, and accessible. However, his tests were the most difficult thing I have ever done in any course. I studied 30 hours a week for this course alone, attended every lecture, and couldn't achieve higher than a 50% on any test. I dropped because I couldn't keep up (and biol has always made sense to me).
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dave is a good guy but an awful teacher. he has one way of teaching and doesnt stray. he knows he has to curve the class because so many people dont do well. lectures are choppy and confusing and he doesnt provide enough information in lecture to do well. lots of outside studying is required to do exceptional.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO1010
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dave is extremely unapproachable and often rude. He thinks very highly of his own opinion and tries to spread his personal beliefs in order to make you a critical thinker. Isnt lenient about personal circumstances at all, and will pawn you off on a TA if you need help. He basically acts like youre a dumb inconvenience to him.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO3380
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
By far the best professor I have ever had. I left this class on the last day and realized what a valuable and deeply human course this was. Temme left a lasting impression on me and though he is seen as a tough professor, I would argue that if his class doesn't make you want to dig deeper than you should find another professor.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dave is a hilarious guy with a TON of knowledge. He is very passionate about physiology, this is his downfall. He expects everyone to be as passionate as he is. I had heard that his tests were difficult but that is an understatement. Make sure you can APPLY all the information he presents in different ways. His study questions are very helpful.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you want someone to give a bunch of stuff to memorize, take it from a different professor. If you actually want to work HARD and LEARN this subject, take this class. It can be very difficult and requires A LOT of study time to understand. That being said, here sits one of the best, most passionate, professors i have ever had. He's a true gem
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was so afraid after seeing his rating on here, but honestly he is one of my favorite professors. He genuinely cares about what we discuss in class and gives us the tools we need to do well in class. Lots of TA sessions outside of class are available, and he is always staying after class to answer any questions. I totally recommend Dr. Temme!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Expects you to know everything he does NOT teach, and his TA's rarely got A's in his class. I find it sad that you can take a different professor and get an A with fair exams.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIOLOGY2010
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Go to one library study session a week and I promise you will do well. It's a fantastic class; Temme is a fantastic lecturer. He makes physiology intuitive. Very little memorization. If you learn the few, key concepts each unit that he tells you will be on the test, you'll ace the class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
While this professor is known to be extremely difficult he is an incredible professor. You will feel like you understand nothing but once the class is over you realize just how much you actually learned and retained (a lot). This professor values application and critical thinking rather than memorization so tests are HARD and you must use the TA's.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Temme gives amazing lectures, some of the best and most interesting in the entire biology department. He certainly knows his stuff. That being said, he comes off as unapproachable and is often rude to his students. He is also very set in his own opinions and likes to insert his ideology into the curriculum. TA sessions are essential to pass.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The worst professor I have ever had. He is completely disrespectful to his students constantly saying how "if this isn't in your toolkit, I don't know why you're even here" and he will even yell when someone answers a question incorrectly during lecture. He is completely unapproachable, and will tell you you're going to fail. 0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very smart professor, but his class was horrible. It's like he doesn't want you to pass. His lectures are confusing and sometimes hard to follow. He only grades quizzes and tests, so if you do poorly on those you are in trouble. His tests are not straight forward, but the quizzes are a little more doable. Unfortunately I will be retaking this.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Don't take this class. The lectures are unorganized, and he comes up with things on the spot it seems. Hard to follow and write down what he says, so when those things come up on the exam you're left wondering whether you even learned that. I have gotten A's in all other bio classes but this one. He is rude and his exams are out of this world.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are extremely unorganized. Very confusing professor and the learning environment is extremely stressful. Not a good choice if you like to take time to process things. Go to every TA session you can or it'll be hard to pass. While taking a quiz he shouted to the whole class: "if u knew what you were doing you'd be done by now." #Neveragain
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