Andrew Karplus - Oregon State University

Professor: Andrew Karplus
Department: Biochemistry
College: Oregon State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Andy really cares about his students learning. That being said, I do think he expects students to pour an unreasonable amount if time into the class. If you want to do well youll need to spend a significant amount of time fully understanding concepts as well as memorizing seemingly minute details.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BB490
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Andy definitely cares about his students success, and even more that we learn and understand the material. He posts all his lectures so you can rewatch to learn/study, has office hours, and a great attitude. He does expect a lot of detail on exams, so if you want an A you have to know the material front and back.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BB494
  • 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:
I have found Dr. Karplus to be an excellent professor for both BB490 and BB494. Though his classes are usually challenging, he is an incredibly thoughtful and caring person who truly cares about the education of his students.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BB350
  • 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:
As someone who does not like biochem, it was mandatory to take this class for my major (botany), and I did not really enjoy it. He IS an enthusiastic professor, and clearly has a passion for biochem, but his exam questions are difficult due to the fact that he looks for a VERY specific answer. He is nice but really crams/rushes through information.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Karplus is great. He basically came in and saved the class. He gives clear lectures, has realistic and clear expectations, and really knows his stuff. Posts lecture videos online which was helpful. Adjusted the curve generously!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BB482
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is ok.... Really hard class. He needs to be more organized. Really difficult exams.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BBBB48
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Karplus is a good professor. He is very devoted to the success of his students. With that said, BB483 is a difficult class and his contribution to the class was difficult. However, as seniors we should all be prepared to tackle such topics. I enjoyed learning from Dr. Karplus despite the difficulty of the final for this class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BB483
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He didn’t follow the book required for the class or his unpublished disorganized cluster of a book. His lectures were hard to follow as he spent little time explaining difficult topics and focused more on getting through material. His test questions didn’t match areas of emphasis during the lectures and it was not clear why points were missed.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't take the other ratings as the absolute truth. Dr. Karplus is a great teacher. He is very clear & he repeats important facts 3Xs so you can catch them & then get them right on the exam. He didn't say that evolution did not happen. He said he believes in a higher power. I am agnostic and can see the difference between those 2 statements.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't listen to the other posts....he is a great teacher! Helpful, easy to listen to, and sings songs about biochem in class...i would take a class from him again anytime!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Encouraging and easy to talk to. Really knows his biochem! A good communicator and great professor.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
a biology teacher who believes the literal translation of the bible (i.e., that evolution did not occur) is an oxymoron.....(emphasis on moron)
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
if you don't want to retake this class, don't take BB 450 with Karplus. his tests are rediculous. the first two midterm avgs were 45%. horrible teacher overall.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unfair. Knows his biochem but is in denial to the fact that he is a horrible teacher. If he's teaching it DONT take this class unless u want to fail. Trust me its worth waiting another term for another instructor.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BB450
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Wow that test was impossible and the grade adjustments were ridiculous. And after the class average on the test was a 45% he had the nerve to tell us that everyone in the class just needs to study harder!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BB350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BB350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very hard grader but nice guy
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BB453
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
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