William Cain - University of Delaware

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William Cain - University of Delaware

Professor: William Cain

Department: Science

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Cain is a lecture heavy professor and your grade is based on 4 exams. He assigned random homework assignments and never graded them, he just went over them in class and they were never on the exams. Go to lecture and take detailed notes. Go to review sessions and write everything he says. If you can get old exams this helps immensely.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Grade is based solely on 4 exams, but his C range is huge. Got low 80s and low 70s on first three exams, no clue about the fourth. His powerpoint slides are on canvas, but he pretty much just verbally lectures all the material. Really fast and is hard to keep up with, tells some funny stories though. GO TO REVIEW SESSIONS, he'll give away some Qs.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Its a tough class with almost no room for a better grade. cant recommend

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Your grade in BISC306 with Dr. Cain is based entirely off of 4 exams. That's it. You're graded based off of your answers to 29 questions per exam. I bombed exam 2 and never really recovered. Semi-interesting material but he's hard to listen to sometimes. Go to class and the review sessions and don't let it all get away from you and you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is a great guy, and always makes jokes or has anecdotes that are relevant. The exams are a little tough, but they are directly from the powerpoint slides. He does not grade three questions of your choosing and does curve. Best professor for 306.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Cain is a sweet guy but his class is pretty tough. His lecture slides have very little notes and goes through the powerpoints very fast. You're whole grade is based on ONLY four exams so there is little wiggle space to raise your grade. Recommend reading the textbook for more clarification and know almost all of the figures presented in slides.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Exams problems are directly from lectures. 30 multiple choices, omit 3 of them, and 5 extra points. Make sure you understand the lecture materials and you can do well. Since class time is very limited but there are so many things to cover, everything he talked in class is important. Read related textbook pages if you were confused about anything.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Class is challenging and although he's a nice guy, teaches as if you already are an expert in the subject. Moves quickly and not the best lecturer, but study hard and you can do well. Textbook not needed

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BISC484
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class with professor Cain was very enjoyable. I learned a lot and had fun too. Two lengthy papers are the only requirements, but he guides you through each. He is always there to help and give advice. Attendance is recommended since you cover a lot in each 3 hour class period. Definitely recommend for investigative lab requirement.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took physiology with Cain, and although he's super boring, his exams are pretty fair. 30-35 multiple choice, can omit 3-4, and 5 extra credit questions. The textbook is good to have for looking up more info on the diagrams, but usually just memorize the power points and you should do fine. He holds review sessions and will answer any questions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BISC306
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:

Dr. Cain is a great person who really wants his students to succeed. He is very willing to meet outside of class and help students. His lectures are good, but for the best grades you should follow along with his power points. His exams can be difficult, but if you study hard, you'll ace them. I'd definitely take a class with him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Cain is a very nice guy... His lectures are just so boring, it was hard to attend (since participation doesn't matter). Exams are tough, C- average I'd say but he's a curver! Not as terrible as I was expecting... and I'm one of those people who don't study until 2 days before the exam.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The lectures aren't available online, and there is no course capture, so even though attendance is not mandatory it would be best to go. He goes through the lectures kind of quickly and he is sort of jumps around sometimes. He holds reviews before the exams - GO. The exams are tough, so be sure to know your stuff. Overall, not too bad.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Powerpoints do little to guide studying and don't follow the sequence of information in the book. Doesn't respond to emails or hold office hours. The syllabus says nothing about grading or how to contact him, just lists lecture topics. Doesn't post grades. Tests are only about 35 questions so missing a couple equates to many points lost.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Cain is a great teacher, despite what most people think. If you listen in class and study the slides till you know everything, you will do well on the exams. He moves a bit fast in lecture, but this is only because there is so much material to cover. Would recommend taking him over Laverty.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This has easily been the hardest class I've taken at UD, and it shouldn't have been. I found the course to be extremely difficult just because professor Cain makes it difficult. His office hours never helped, he jumps all over the place, and his tests are extremely hard. Reading the book didn't even help me that much. Would not recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BISC484
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Cain was definitely one of the best professors I have had. Going in with a moderate interest in the subject, I found this class to be very engaging. Two big papers (he makes it clear what and will work with you) and no exams. I wouldn't say it was easy, but it was very manageable. Highly recommended for the investigative lab requirement.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hard class. Hard topic. Doesn't help that this guy is soo bad at lectures. His powerpoints are extremely disorganized and full of annoying typos and errors. Total shame because he seems like a nice guy. I'm pretty sure the class had a 40something average on one of the exams. They're multiple choice but there is a lot of jargon. Study the text.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's a nice guy but his teaching skills stink. This course shouldn't have been this difficult, he would test on things he didn't even go over in detail at all. Type everything he says because he will find a way to test you on it even if it seems random. Memorize his slides, know them verbatim! a 62 is a C in his class thats how bad it is.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BISC306
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

so confusing it hurts. he literally would be talking about something and change topics mid sentence.. office hours - not helpful either. honestly to do well go to class and try to TYPE everything he says, memorize power points for sure, and use textbook to review pictures/ anything else you're not clear of. Such a hard class though..

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