Melvin Beck - University of Memphis

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Melvin Beck - University of Memphis

Professor: Melvin Beck

Department: Biology

College: University of Memphis

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO4071
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Beck is one of the kindest professors I have taken. It is important to go to class and pay careful attention to what he says in lecture. The information he puts on his exams comes from his lectures and the assigned practice sets etc. He is very accessible outside of class and very patient. He cares about his students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
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:

Took this from him in 2019. Dr. Beck is tough, but you will end his class knowing genetics front and back. He is very responsive to questions you may have , has interactive lectures, and gives you plenty of online quizzes and problem sets that will help you do well on the exams. I have a strong understanding of genetics now because of his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are impossible to pass. Too many problems tough and time consuming problems. Does not test on what he covers in lecture. Problem sets and quizzes will have you thinking you're learning the material well, but when tests come around you're doomed. I would avoid taking this professor unless you have time to study 25/8.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Genetics wasn't easy but wasn't too difficult either. The key to doing well in this class is practice because it's based mainly on problem-solving and not just memorization. Dr. Beck gives you all the resources you'll need to succeed in the form of practice questions and tests so use them to your advantage. You'll learn a lot if you do the work.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Beck is very enthusiastic with his lectures and he give you tons of info on ecourseware. However, he does give quite a bit of homework and you really have to stay on top of this class at all times to do well. I feel like this is a class that you really have to devote yourself to. The final is hard and the tests are all about practice.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Beck for genetics and he is the only prof that teaches this course. definitely a challenging course. stay on top of the quizzes and problem sets because those can help bring your grade up. study for the exams - they are very similar to his lectures. if you need help go to his office. he will sit with you and work out any problems with you

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Beck makes you work for your grade. His tests wasn't that bad but the final was HORRIBLE. I had a B- and dropped to a C after the final.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO3172
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everything was easy EXCEPT the final. People warned me about the final, it generally drops everyone a whole letter grade! Make sure you score high on in class exams. Understand problem sets and practice tests. Studying for the final, the practice test will not help. I originally had a B+ the final knocked me to a C. Upsetting right?

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIOL1120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The course was taught by 4 professorsBeck has the experience and knowledge of the material, and his delivery is very direct, applicable on tests and quizzes both in the class and on Ecourseware. He is easily approachable, offers sup material for extra studies, and provides a classroom atmosphere that demands your attention and rewards with interest

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIOL1120
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Genuine, kind, very intelligent, and very helpful. He taught the Geneticsevolution portion of Bio 2. Stop by his office if you need help and sit at the front of the class so he gets to know you. He'll call you by name and remember you and what you've discussed when you see him around campus. Wish I could take more of his classes!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: 3072
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. Beck is the best biology teacher here. He is extremely helpful and always willing to answer questions. If you do all the problem setspractice testsquestions in the book you will be well-prepared for every test. He gives you all the tools to make an A! Genetics is practice, practice, practice.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: GENETICS
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Beck for Biology, loved the class so much took Beck again for Genetics. Great teacher, gives everything you need to understand the material. He will challenge you on the tests to make sure you understand and not just memorize. I'd say, one of the best.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good teacher, but it's kind of a tough class. My advice would be get a study partner, do all online work, the problem sets and don't miss class. He gives a lot of homework ,but it helps keep your grade up!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Beck is the best Biology professor I have taken. He's great at explaining things and doesn't base your whole grade off four tests, like many profs do. Genetics really isn't that hard, so long as you PRACTICE.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIOL3000
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Genetics is a very straightforward class... Book usage other than practice problems is a minimum. The one thing that irked me was the fact that he brushed aside all of my questions (I only ask difficult conceptual ones though).

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Beck KNOWS Genetics. Everything you need to know on how to succeed in his class is online. Work the problem sets and practice problems every day. Go to class every day! Go see him also BIG help. Be in front of the class and work in small groups. Test2 and final are the hardest. Hard class! So work like your life/job depended on it! Seriously!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIOL1020
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Honors Biology II, and I was disappointed. If you haven't taken statistics, heaven help you. The lab was wretchedly boring. Three months on duckweed. Yay. His tests are a compilation of obscure test bank questions that do not at all represent evenly the mountain of material assigned. I would not recommend his class at all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor... Genetics is really not that tough of a class; if you can work 10 problems per week and know basic math you should have your A pretty easily. You must go to every lecture and not miss any assignments/tests... taking human genetics next semester!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIOL3072
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Biology majors have to take this and it IS hard but not impossible. Attend every class, sit in front and record his lectures (he talks VERY quietly) if you have a question about something GO to his office because he WILL explain it to you and help with problem sets. Also know all about the practice tests. He's a little cocky but VERY knowledgeable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIOL1120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Beck is EXTREMELY competent in Biology! He provides loads of material, but if you can study and come to class, you can excel in his class. Be warned that the Honors course is somewhat demanding, especially if you are taking other sciences. He places strong emphasis on statistics, so having took a STAT course beforehand will definitely help out.

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