Joseph Schiller - Austin Peay State University

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Joseph Schiller - Austin Peay State University

Professor: Joseph Schiller

Department: Biology

College: Austin Peay State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I know Dr. Schiller is known as "the gpa killer" but that is the main reason I chose him. To me, that meant he taught the subject with the expectation that you will LEARN. I don't know about you but I don't want a nurse or any health care provider who just barely passed his/her sciences.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: AP2010
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:

Dr. Schiller is by far the definition of a professor that is more about getting his paycheck than legitimately teaching. I am taking his AP1 to apply for nursing and honestly cannot wait to never see him again. This is literally an undergraduate course that requires doctorate level responses for anything close to a good grade. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Schiller. He is tough, and you have to study for sure. However, you really retain the information if you put in the work. He is a bit lecture heavy, but it is okay. Always willing to meet outside of class. Extra credit is offered on every test. Overall great guy 100% would recommend.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIOL2010
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller was a great professor! His class is not easy, but easy was not expected. He is extremely willing to help outside of class. I reviewed with him before every test but the first, and that was my lowest test grade. I did the exam reviews in the D2L and went to him before each test to go over my sketch and labels. Super helpful!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: AP2010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend taking him. He doesnt give any chances to bring your grade up. It is 5 test that reflect your grade. He reads straight off the power points(which you can do yourself) and it doesnt really help. And his grading is tough and terrible. You could label as much as you can on your test and he still wIll give you 1/5. Dont take!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. Lectures super heavy, and does not slow down. You will not pass if you are a more hands on student and cannot learn well by just lectures. You are graded only off of 5 test grades but you will actually take 6 and the top five are taken as your grade. You must put in the work outside of class. He is a super dry guy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIOL2020
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best advice I could give a student in Schiller's class is to study a LOT. It will be impossible to receive a good grade in this class unless you put in the work outside of class. Go through the PowerPoints and learn how to draw all of the diagrams he shows in class (they'll help you in the short answer section). Great guy, tough class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO2020
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an okay teacher. However, his tests are extremely hard. They are worded as if the students are professionals. The class is only based off of 5 tests (6 with the comprehension final). His way of extra credit is by having you answer an additional short answer on the test but its too hard to even try.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO2020
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the worst professor I have had here. He just lectures the entire class and does not care about whether or not you actually retain any of the information. his study guides are extremely large and broad and about 2/3 of the material on there is not even on his tests. avoid taking him if possible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO2020
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is very knowledgable but lectures A LOT. I personally found his class amusing, but I know a lot of people found him to be dry and confusing. I believe that as long as you're willing to really pay attention and follow along, his class is easy enough, but definitely not one you can pass without any effort.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
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:

Textbook not needed. Totally a doable class. Nice guy, just lecture heavy. Final only counts if you do good on it. Only grades are test grades. Will have to study. Test are multiple choice with 2 mandatory free response and 1 optional for extra credit.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not the best at further elaborating on topics past what he already has said. Make sure to study any chance you can and use the online study guides, mastering A&P study modules, and powerpoints to help with this. He does take notes of his students and how much you show up to class/participate. A good grade wont be easy but not impossible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is extremely dry and monotone, he goes off on tangents during lecture and rarely finishes the chapter material before its included on the exams. the verbiage on the exam questions make something simple into something incredibly confusing. Tried to meet after class for help and was blown off and dismissed, I'd recommend another prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is one of the toughest professors I have had. While his lectures are difficult, he makes it very clear they he will meet with anyone outside of class which definitely helps. You are graded solely on your tests and you must study or it will be impossible. I would recommended Schiller if you are interested in truly learning anatomy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A&P 1 with Dr. Schiller is as hard as you make it. If you study and go to class you will pass his tests, but he does not make it easy for you.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIOL2010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You're graded based on your exams and nothing else, which HURTS. Attendance is never taken, so you're on your own entirely. Barely made it by, received a D. Overall, take 2010 with someone else if you're looking to gain from lectures and be graded for something other than exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO3060
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shiller is fair and a very caring person if you are the type of student to show EFFORT. Participation is big for him. His exams are 85% Multiple choice with a few essay questions. His exams are definitely over the power point he provides. Make sure you do your LABS!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO2011
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for lab, but instead i had a student teacher teach me and he was the head honcho for all the student teachers. The TA that I got was amazing and he really taught the material well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO2010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took A&P in HS, so I knew lots about the subject and I was familiar with the terminology, but he presents such an abundant amount of information that it can be extremely difficult to know what to study for. You really have to want an A. He gives study guides, which make it easier, but the essay-type questions are not the same ones on the test.

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