Dennis Viele - University of Michigan - Flint

Professor: Dennis Viele
Department: Science
College: University of Michigan - Flint
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIO301
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Viele does not care to take the time to teach online. He simply reads off his powerpoints and expects you to finish his lengthy exams perfectly in a short amount of time. Worst professor I've had during COVID semesters. I dropped his class a few semesters before in person due to scheduling conflicts and it was infinitely worse this time.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
only want you to use his powerpoints to learn, but on tests and quizzes will mark answers he teaches as wrong. no organization so dysfunctional. only put due dates for quizzes no dates on the syllabus which makes it more confusing. do not go off his powerpoints go find a basic anatomy bio book and pray because it is so hard due to get a C even
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO301
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I've taken stats before & got an A. Barely passing w/ a B-. If you don't do good on the exams, then you won't get a good grade. 3 exams which are divided into 3 parts. Lecture heavy and doesn't give clear explanation what is on the exam. Exam review is useless, only on math problems. Directions/explanations worded weird. Not many points offered.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO421
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The real problem comes with the major paper for the class. All edits and feedback are given by other students and he makes no attempt to correct any false or unhelpful info given by them. When it came to grading said paper he did not provide constructive criticism and instead was extremely and unnecessarily rude instead and giving any helpful tips
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO421
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He gives all due dates the first day of class, after that is up to you to remember to turn in assignment on time. There is not much homework just one big research project that requires extensive reading. He answers emails very quickly and is willing to help anyway he can. Ask him about bats he loves them!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO447
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dennis for Bio Senior Sem and he was great. He thinks that the best way to learn is reading so there is no textbook or lectures. He has you read 2 articles and give 1 45 minute presentation/quiz that goes with your report, and that is the only assignment for the semester. The rest of your points come from class participation and quizzes
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO104
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Viele is great and is really passionate about the information. He has very clear grading criteria and expectations. Highly recommended to go to the lecture, even through attendance is not mandatory.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO301
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There are 3 tests in the entire class. Thats it. No other assignments so if you do bad on one test thats your grade. Prof is super nice, funny, and a good lecturer though. He has really interesting stories and is easy to talk to. Ask him questions during computer lab time. You need the book.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO301
  • 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:
Dennis is an awesome professor. Biostats is not an easy class, but he does a great job teaching it. He is super accessible outside of class and even gives out his phone number so you can text him. Only 3 exams the entire semester; but he gives great study guides and really helps you out if you ask
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I was terrified of this class, but soon became more comfortable. He is very passionate about his student and field. Ask him about bats!!! No, really ask!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BI0104
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
10/10 recommend this professor. He is a very good teacher. The lecture/note packet is exactly what you should expect to see on his exams. If you study a reasonable amount you should expect to receive a good grade. Those who don't study will fail, but that's not the professors fault. I learned a lot from this course.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO301
  • 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:
When it comes to tests he grades really hard. I would not advise skipping because his lectures are based off those examples. He is available for help and will work with you. You would have to literally go to him and spend time understanding what he wants. The labs are helpful. You have to really put work in class to pass it otherwise you won't.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BI0104
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Mr. Viele was very interesting when he was teaching. The content was intriguing.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BI0104
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very good teacher who allows you to thrive in his class
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BI0104
  • 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:
He teaches very difficult classes but wants you to pass and he will put the time in for you outside of class. I would definitely recommend him.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BI0104
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Viele was a good teacher. He knows what he is talking about and is very willing to help outside of class. The class does not require attendance but I recommend not skipping. IF YOU STUDY FOR THE EXAMS, YOU WILL EASILY PASS THE CLASS. I recommend taking him over other bio professors. 5 stars
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIO104
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nice guy. Lectures are unclear, and test questions are confusing.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIO104
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If possible, do not take this professor.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Decent lecturer, lazy grader. Asks students to come up with their own test questions.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIO301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pretty useless when it comes to preparing students for exams. BEWARE your entire grade depends on exam performance!
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