Gene Sullivan - Stephen F. Austin State University

Professor: Gene Sullivan
Department: Biology
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL1306L
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Tough grader, be careful with wording!! Do the reading and make sure to put in the effort on the labs and you should be fine.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The lab never has anything to do with the graded assignment they give you at the end of class and is way harder than it has any right to be. I don't think that is necessarily the professors fault though. If you ask for help he wont really answer your question because as he says he doesn't want to give you answers to the assignment.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Labs are taught by TAs. Both were really sweet, but Sullivan's grading criteria was really annoying. I get that it is important to challenge STEM majors, but he treats everyone like they're a biology major (like they aren't required to take the class). It was fairly challenging and the daily quizzes never felt very fair.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • 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:
He never actually teaches the class or even shows his face in class, he makes his TA's teach it and I think I've only seen him once this semester when he introduced himself. His TA's are very good at what they do but he himself hasn't taught us a single thing. There are quizzes every class and an assignment due at the end of class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Sullivan is a little tough but is a pretty funny guy. Keep all your lab papers from previous ones because he will refer to them throughout the semester. He might seem a little off putting or rude but thats just how he is, he means no harm. the TA's understand him and are easily accessible. He really cares about botany and wants you to too.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Sullivan was a tough grader. He counted off for misspelling of plant anatomy, which could be very aggravating. Be prepared for quizzes over the labs every class. He was very rude to his students, even pointed out to me once that I was reading too slow. I wish there was another option for botany lab teachers at SFA, but there isn't. Good luck!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • 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. Sullivan is the worst professor I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. Mediocre teaching skills at best. Extremely condescending towards students. The type of professor that makes you feel dumb for asking a question. The class itself is of moderate difficulty, but Dr. Sullivan created a toxic learning environment.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • 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:
Sullivan does not show much concern at all for his students. He grades very harshly and has three question quizzes every day so be sure to prepare for that. He does not accept questions or opposition and is very unhelpful and often condescending. Will not take this class ever again.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His lectures hold most of the info for your assignment each class so just pay attention in the beginning. Half of our class was graded by the TA and another was graded by Sullivan, he takes off for the simplest things, so you're in luck if you don't sit in his section. He's cranky, but'll give you the answers, just a SUPER harsh grader.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really tough grader. It's difficult to get an A in here. Really study the exercise packets before each lab period and try to do well on the reading quizzes. There's a lot of activity packed into a 2 hour period. He will help you if you ask, but sometimes answers questions like you should already know the answer.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
DO. NOT. TAKE. HIM. Sullivan is the worst, does not show up to the lab and when he does, its only for a minute. Makes his student teachers do all the work while he stays in his office.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He can be very rude and make you feel like you're stupid when you ask a simple question. He was in my lab throughout the whole semester and was not of much help. He is a tough grader on assignments and doesn't help much. Luckily, there are no tests in the class.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You only see Sullivan on the first day of lab. My lab instructor was not very helpful at all. You have 3 question quizzes every lab, so if you miss one, you fail it with a 67. Use quizlet to study for the quiz because its pretty much all vocab. The labs were difficult and sometimes not very clear. You'll do fine if you do well on the quizzes.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was for non-science majors and wow it was hard. I saw the professor like two times the whole semester (it was taught by grad students) and the experiments were so particular, it was hard for you to do it right. Pop quizzes are three questions and can get you too so watch out. Show up to class or you get a zero for that lab that day.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This lab is ran by 3 teaching assistants rather than by Gene Sullivan, you will see Sullivan the first day of class and that's it. The lab isnt difficult but can be tedious, it is honestly going to depend on which teaching assistances you are assigned to. You take a 3 question quiz at the beginning of each class regarding your lab manual.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Only saw Dr. Sullivan once at the first class for only 10 minutes. The TA's are nice and helpful if you have a question. There's a quiz over the lab manual every class but they're not too hard if you study the objectives. At the end of the lab there is an assignment but you can work together with your lab table to complete it.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Oh Gene... Unfortunately the comments below stating that he is demeaning and makes you feel stupid for asking reasonable questions is true. I avoided asking questions because home boy would basically laugh in humor that you didn't have a Botany Phd. Random quizzes that are hard to study for. Didn't learn much from this lab. However, it isn't hard.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 131L
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There's a quiz every class but he tells you exactly what to study. If you ask him a question he doesn't just give you the answer, he asks you questions that get you to the answer yourself. The assignments often have lots of drawing and can keep you there after lab ends by 20+ minutes. He can be funny at times and gives you plenty of info to do well
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131LAB
  • 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:
The teachers assistant for the class was not bad. However, Sullivan would be very rude and cocky when you would ask a question. He was not very helpful and there would be a quiz every class. So make sure to read all of the chapters beforehand. Class is mandatory and very hard to get excused even for a doctors appointment.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIO131L
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
My TA wasnt bad but sullivan hardly helped, he acted like were botany experts & should know literally everything. I didnt do too hot on the quizzes but still made an 85 for lab so if you do well on assignments & study for the quizzes itll make a difference when calculating your lab avg. An A is very achievable even tho its such a boring class.
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