Douglas Wendell - Oakland University

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Douglas Wendell - Oakland University

Professor: Douglas Wendell

Department: Science

College: Oakland University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
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:

Professor Wendell was one of the best science professors I have had. I took the Summer 2021 online 8-week Genetics course and understood more about genetics than I have in any other course. Prof. Wendell takes the time to explain things clearly and concisely and in a way that makes sense. He readily answers student questions!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wendell is a great professor! Hes a nice guy and honestly cares about whether or not his students understand the material. The class is graded out of 1000 points and consists of just 4 250 point tests. He prepares you well for them and his homework questions are very helpful, but you still have to put in the work to do well

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
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:

Doug was a really nice guy and a great teacher. My favorite thing about him by far is that he said significant figures don't matter and he doesn't care about them. His class is well structured and you know what to expect. I took his course when it had to go online due to coronavirus and he was very understanding and kind.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
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:

Wendell is a true expert in genetics. He goes off on tangents but he explains everything you need to know for the class VERY well. I didnt always go to class, but I always did the hw and read his note packets and was set. Only thing is that your grade is only based on exams, so theres no wiggle room and an A is a 95 so little room for error.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
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:

The online summer class is based solely on his personal notes on Genetics. I found the readings easy and interesting, but felt the tests focused on a lot of smaller details compared to what the topics were actually about. Because the test is based almost solely on your exams, if you don't do well you will fail. Wish the tests were MC.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is no good. This was an online course that is condensed. Genetics being already a difficult subject, this professor did nothing to help. He literally just posted readings and gave you a time & to arrive to test. He literally did not teach the course. Exams written based & HARD. offers No EC. And doesnt care at all about your grade

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Wendell makes the genetics exams way harder than the rest of the other professors. You have to know super tiny details. Your grade depends only on the 4 exams so you have to study a lot and know all the details. Overall pretty good professor just make sure to do the homework and practice!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO519
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This is the best biology class I have ever taken. He may not be a fun and goofy professor but his teaching is the best ever which is more important when it comes to teaching. He is still a very nice guy too.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Based off tests only. His readings are way too dense and his tests only cover few important topics. Written tests only and he's picky about your word usage. Few times I wasn't specific enough apparently and he didn't give me credit. Would've aced it if it was MC. Doesn't offer much help at office hours. Doesn't value effort- just test scored based.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO475
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He really gives good problems that will help you be prepared for his exams which are not too bad.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO341
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His homework questions are the best in all the biology class that I have ever taken.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO341
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He really makes sure that the students really know what they are doing in order to pass his class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO341AND342
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor he is very helpful and cares about his students especially those who could fall behind. His tests are pretty good.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO3401
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had him for his genetics lab, i really did have to work for it lol, hated it. i had a terrible and emotionless TA and i didn't learn much in the lab as i thought i would. but im sure he's a good prof in his own class. his quizzes are graded very harshly where its out of 20 points which is fine but each question is worth 4-6 points so hard to get A

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you do all of his optional genetics homework and read all the publications he puts up, you'll get an A in this class easily. It is memorization, but it's very applicable and easy when you do the homework.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO3400
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His exams are short answer, however, he makes it very clear as to what will be on them. Attend class, take notes and study outside of class and you will no doubt succeed in the class. A lot of it is memorization with equations here and there. Super straight forward professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO475
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wendell is very knowledgeable. He answers any questions you may have, although will take a few minutes of explanation to give a simplified and understandable response. The tests are not hard if you go to lecture each day and pay attention. Dr. Wendell makes example problems giving a very good idea of the style & content of ?s asked on any test.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO342
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest biology lab course at the university. Great for someone interested in genetics or exploring the medial field.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO341
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wendell WANTS you to do well. He's a really nice professor. He is passionate about his field. Some of his lectures don't make sense, but he does post notes and assignments on moodle, which helps TREMENDOUSLY on the exam.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO341
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:

Wendell is a good professor, he's definitely passionate about the subject of Genetics, and wants you to do well in the class. Everyone failed the first exam so he offered a make-up exam so we can earn back our points. The class is therefore NOT easy! You have to study a lot if you atleast want a decent passing grade.

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