William Terzaghi - Wilkes University

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William Terzaghi - Wilkes University

Professor: William Terzaghi

Department: Science

College: Wilkes University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Would definitely recommend Terzaghi! Challenging but very willing to help and as long as you attend Mrs. Chapman's reviews you will do amazing! Does not use textbook but would recommend using it on your own to further understand concepts, wish I would have done that earlier. Very nice guy and understands that life happens!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If I could take back one class from my mind it would forever be this class. The tests are completely awful with nothing but trick questions. Ms. Chapman hosts a study session and he uses her key words to trick you and make you fail the exam. The lectures made you fall asleep. I did talk to him and he is a very nice guy, but it was still awful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is similar to AP Bio but goes into more detail. Go to all of the review sessions. You only need to study the review papers he posts every week for the exams. Make sure to do well on the labs, as the grading system is just total points. The quiz questions are usually harder than the exam questions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Yes: the lectures are long, the tests are hard, and sometimes its hard to understand whats going on, but with the resources he provides and hard work, this is a great class. If you took AP Bio, much of the content is just review. So many resources (study sheets, review sessions, tutoring) are provided and I would recommend Terzaghi.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

For some reason AP Bio doesnt count for 121, if you took it its basically just a repeat, I did my chem labs during his lecture, barely payed attention and got an easy 4.0. If you take note in his class make sure you take them fast as he will change slides without warning. Overall seemed like a great guy and does teach whats on the tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class came with its challenges, but if you actually try, you will get a 4.0. I came to Wilkes not knowing a thing about biology, went to Mrs. Chapman's reviews and took very good notes, and got a 104, 100, 96, and a 90 on the tests (lowest is dropped) and a 97 on the final exam. He is a very educated man and will answer all of your question.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO120
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I did not have a problem with professor T, he makes you responsible for learning which is what college is about. His exams are tricky but not impossible. MUST attend review sessions. Mostly freshman take his class and are not prepared for how much work they will have to do. Overall a good teacher but tough on exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly everyone complained about him but I didn't have an issue. Sometimes the test questions would trip me up but overall this class wasn't too bad, he makes you work for what you want. I sat in the front row and had a hard time hearing him sometimes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I sat in the third row of the lecture hall and still found it very hard to hear what he was saying, he would talk toward the ground and he would never speak directly to the class. This class is very test heavy beware! Although the lab does help your grade a little bit, it doesn't help as much as you think.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is sometimes hard to understand. His lectures are speedy but you just have to pay attention and its okay. Took it a second time because I did not do well the first time but you just have to pay attention and study.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Review sessions for this class are crucial, without understanding them the course and material will prove to be very difficult. Class is not always necessary If you give someone your clicker, but then I STRONGLY recommend reading the book page by page.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand. Abbreviation in PowerPoints that he doesnt explain what they are

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has a speech impediment so it's hard to understand what he's saying. He expects you to not only know the material but also apply it, so get ready for random clicker questions in the middle of lecture about real life applications. I didn't take AP Bio, so this class is a real challenge. He speeds through lectures; I share a google doc w/friends.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This was my first bio class since junior high, so I found this course difficult because you really have to understand the material and be able to apply it for each exam. Sometimes hard to understand/hear him. Boring class in general and was the main reason why I switched majors. Good notes and keeping up with studying will help you pass the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His teaching style is fine. His class is hard, but who cares it's college. The only problem with this professor is how he treats certain students. I won't say the group that seems to bother this man, but you'll see it. Just know he's inadequate and you'll do fine in life despite what he says.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't go to any of the review session, studied the day before for a few hours, and still got a 90 average. Quizzes are harder than the tests

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, smart man but a rude, mean guy outside of class. I will not go into details to save this man's name, because he's very intelligent and Wilkes is lucky to him, but I have disdain for him as a person. Make sure you keep up with the chapters as you go otherwise when the test comes you will be super stressed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is a course that will test if you really want to be a bio major, pharm major, or pre-med major. It is a rigorous course that requires review and study every single day. The content is interesting and help is readily available between tutors, email, textbook, internet, and weekly review sessions. No hidden surprises, all clearly laid out.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Everyone always says how horrible the class is, but I didn't think that at all. Yes, it's a lot of work and can be overwhelming because of the clicker questions, but if you do the work and study, you'll do fine. Make the notecards, go to the reviews, and study with friends!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO121
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For most, this class is the first science one encountered by freshman. To pass, go to lecture, take notes, respond to clicker questions as best you can, and study. GO TO REVIEWS and MAKE FLASHCARDS. This will be what mostly helps you pass. It's difficult, but doable. Take it one flashcard at a time. Understand them, not just memorize them.

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