Leonard Kass - University of Maine

Professor: Leonard Kass
Department: Science
College: University of Maine
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIO474
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was nervous to take this class over the winter term, but I shouldn't have been. Just submit ALL of your assignment/exam responses to him ahead of time and he will basically give you the answers. The final paper is all or nothing and you can do well on the exams by memorizing his corrections. Also no extra HW in the winter term!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO377
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I have taken three classes with Dr. Kass and loved every single one. He has a different teaching style in really involves the students in his lectures. He cares greatly about his students and answers emails promptly. He offers extra credit at the end of the semester and gives good feedback!! One of the best professors I had at Umaine!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Kass was by far the best professor I've had at UMaine thus far. Yeah BIO208 was difficult, yeah he may seem intimidating, but it's for our own good. He wants his students to succeed and wants to make sure they develop a solid work-ethic.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO377
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this course in 3 weeks during the winter term so there was a lot of material to learn in a short period of time. However, I did learn a lot and the material is all relevant for my career path. The professor is very enthusiastic in lectures. Exams are based on homework assignments and lectures. I'm looking forward to the lab!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Started a lecture on how he does not care if you pass his class. Says he has a class Avg. of a D. Homework is ridiculous and takes 1.5-2 hours to complete just a piece of it, as it is an interactive quiz like set up. Condescending and rude when I asked for help or clarification.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Idk if its just the pandemic, but all your learning is done outside class times. During lecture you meet about the extra homework he has you do. Easily spend 8 hours a week on this class alone. You do learn a lot because reading the textbook is necessary and the textbook homework ranges 90-280 questions. Good luck with that.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor incentives doing work by adding pointless "bonus" points that aren't really bonuses, you only get them by doing the work. I missed one 4 point assignment and got an F on the 15 point "bonus." Giving extra credit like that shouldn't be the incentive to do the work. It is unfair and doesnt teach anyone anything.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He says that if you don't understand everything you should switch majors and careers paths, but that's just for show. His lectures are informative and he clearly enjoys them and even adds some theatricality. He releases old exams to review and gives hints in lecture about what will be on exams. He genuinely cares about his students and the topic.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • 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:
Dr. Kass is a really great professor. He will try to scare you a bit at first, but there is nothing to be worried about. Print off lectures and do all of the connect questions, and you will be fine for the exams. Connect homework can take a while so be sure to budget time accordingly. Very approachable via email and offers plenty of extra credit.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO474
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kass seems like a heartless professor at first, but his grading procedures are very fair and generous. You'd have to try pretty hard to fail. You won't pass his class without putting the work in, though. If you go see him for office hours he will walk you through whatever you're stuck on and practically give you the answers. Great professor!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO377
  • 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:
Medical physiology is the hardest class I have ever taken. Kass makes it clear at every lecture that if you dont understand the material, you should change your profession Hes that guy that judges you for not understanding a topic in 10 minutes that hes been studying for 50 years. Ive never failed a class before but theres a first for everything
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • 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:
great teacher - sometimes assumes that his students care just as much as he does which makes the exams hard. I've failed first 2 exams and got a D- on the other one and still have an 85 in the course. Plus he uses your first 3 exams' questions on the final; if you get them right on the final you will get the points back on the past 3 exams
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BI208
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Kass is a very intelligent man, but that is about it. He does not truly care about how his students do. Sure, he "flags" questions, but he states multiple times throughout the semester that if you do not understand what he is talking about, consider a career switch. Not what you want to hear from your professor. Also, tries too hard to be funny
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Kass is hilarious! Some people think he's rude because he tells it like it is, but I really liked that about him. I did not buy the book and still got an A in the class. The tests are easy and he's very forgiving with his red flagged questions. As for the final STUDY OLD EXAMS. They make up 50% of the final exam!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Stellar. He has clear expectations and standards, but if you do your part and pay attention, you'll do just fine. His lectures are very engaging and even posted online ahead of time. Lab and lecture also flow together very well.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO377
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Kass comes off as cocky and a little insane, but overall he keeps lectures interesting, especially with Cyber Professor. Answers to CARLAs are found on quizlet. Tests are about 1/2 CARLA, 1/2 lecture material. A lot of in class questions are on tests. He bumps up exam grades from the semester depending on how you do on the final. Don't buy book.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
read and Print out lecture slides. Carla questions make up many questions on the tests. Pay attention to small anecdotes he tells in class they pop up as questions. He's a Nice guy and reasonable.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIO208
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kass is determined to provide UMaine students with a top notch Anatomy & Physiology experience. The tests are hard (class average in the C-D range) but there's plenty of opportunities for gimme points and extra credit. Lectures are boring because Kass speaks in high level science lingo. Lab's are tough. Dr. Kass is a tough, but good, professor.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: 10078
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Get the book, it will be worth it. Kass is fun, interactive, blunt, & awesome. He's smart & engaging - totally into questions from the students during office hoursafter class. He's helpful & gives tons of feedback; he's sent me links w more information when I needed help (even in other classes). 10 out of 10 - would take any of his classes. :D
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIO377
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've actually taken two classes with Kass - BIO 208 and Bio 377. Here's a helpful tip on how to pass his classes - MEMORIZE the online CARLA quizzes. 90% of the questions on the exams come from those. You don't have to come to lectures or read the book if you go through the slides he posts online and memorize the quizzes.
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