Andrew Blaustein - Oregon State University

Professor: Andrew Blaustein
Department: Zoology
College: Oregon State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Blaustein taught the second half of BI211. He taught the material super quick and probably spent a second or two on every slide. While the material is easy and he presents it in a funny mood, it is too quick and I feel like I didn't learn much from him. Just make sure to pay attention whenever he says "this will be on the test."
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Super great, extremely clear on what will be on final. Hes very passionate about what he teaches and is by far the funniest prof Ive ever had
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: Z350
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr Blaustein can seem very rude and intimidating at first, but by the end of the course you can tell he actually enjoys teaching students and loves talking about his own research areas. His lecture slides are really sparse, and what he presents doesn't match what is on canvas. His whole portion of the class is based on the final, but is fair.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor however, you MUST go to class and pay very close attention to what he talks about.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • 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:
The lectures were very interesting and Blaustein is hilarious. He lectures on stuff that is relevant to life and current issues.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Brooklyn style grit and wit. 1/3 - 1/2 of lecture is information dense, the rest is meant to help you find what interests you by showing many many many pictures of animals.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If he wants you to know something for the test, he'll clarify it so that even a baby could remember. Very straightforward instructor, very interesting. Exam was quite easy, but you must study for it to be so.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I respect him as a researcher but I was a bit disappointed in his lecture style. He spends a lot of time just showing pictures of animals. He goes too fast to take good notes. Upside- he's very clear about what will be on the exam and repeats important things incessantly. I finished feeling I should have learned more during lecture.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ZO350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy to understand. Know the examples he uses through and through. Funny, but a little intimidating when he goes off on tangents. Best advice, attend EVERY lecture.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO311
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He's not a bad guy, maybe a little scary. But he does tell you directly what is going to be on the test. Make sure you understand all examples and listen carefully to his lectures. Book is not needed because he puts everything on slides.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
easy class, funny and interesting guy
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Listen to lectures. I didn't open the book once and I managed to get an A. Anytime he says "this will be a test question," he isn't joking, it will be there, so LISTEN. He will repeat himself a lot, so pay attention to the things he says/pictures he shows you over and over, those will be on the test too. Test was really easy, and he's pretty funny.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worthless teacher.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Terrible, doesn't care.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Blaustein is quite entertaining despite being the "2nd worst scientist in the world." However, he puts forth an average effort as a professor. In turn students put forth an average effort on studying for his exam. As a result they get an average grade and give him an average rating.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't understand why everyone applauded after our last lecture, but didn't do so for Dr. Fowler, who taught the first half of the class. Dr. Blaustein puts little effort into teaching. His powerpoints are poorly constructed and he generally lacks clarity. "Here's a fish, here's an amphibian, here's Rush Limbaugh." I'm not kidding, this guy stinks
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
When I am confident that I could teach a class better than the professor, I don't recommend them. This is the case with Dr. Blaustein. I'd like to have a beer with the gentleman, sure, but I'd like someone more straightforward and serious teaching me Biology. Learning taxonomy is no fun, and when the lecturer wastes your time it's even worse.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Moved too quickly through the slides, but is a funny guy. He knows a lot of information, but it is unclear what will be on the tests.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BI350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
1 of the best teachers i've had. loved his powerpoints. he didnt just read frm the slide & they were entertaining w/ pics. he was very funny & nice. wanted his students to pass the class w/ an A or B. Tests were not that hard. Def recommend him for Animal Behavior.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BI211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Decent teacher. Exam is pretty straight forward and covers a lot of parasites and diseases as that is his research focus, so make sure you know those well. Overall interesting and really funny guy, I was able to pull a strong A on his exam with some solid studying.
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