Rick Bizzoco - San Diego State University

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Rick Bizzoco - San Diego State University

Professor: Rick Bizzoco

Department: Biology

College: San Diego State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIOL203
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bizzoco wasn't a very good lecturer, but I have to admit he was pretty funny. He'd crack a few sarcastic jokes that I enjoyed. He knows the material well but does a poor job at explaining it. He sometimes rambles on during his lectures, which loses the class's focus. Definitely read the textbook and take notes in order to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO211
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had 3 tests in this class and they were moderately tough. His lectures were long and repetitive so I never really attended. You can pass this class if you are able to read and understand the material from the textbook. Everyone definitely respects him for being an expert in his field, but not the most captivating teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO211
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you could get out of this course I would. It was at 8AM so most people didn't go to class. The curve for the class is pretty nice, so you can expect one letter grade above what you actually receive in the class. It also depends on your grade in lab because the two are averaged. If you don't procrastinate on studying, you should get a good grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIOL211
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was extremely frustrating. I studied for one of his midterms for 8 days in advance and only got a C. I definitely knew the material but he gives trick questions (he told me this on purpose). When I went into his office hours he was kind of belittling and it was hard to learn anything. I learned more in lab than in lecture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO211
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was an ok professor. He would lecture about the same things over and over and have little room to progress. Morning classes were not helpful, he had good intentions, very passionate about two major things, Archaea and handwashing. Buy the book, look at his slides, outlines, and previous exams to study. Lots of tangents in lecture.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO211
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a terrible professor. I would never take one of his classes if I had the choice. His lectures are boring and tends to ramble, but not about important information pertaining to the chapters.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO211
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bizzoco really knows what he's talking about in regards to microbiology. It's easy to get lost and bored during his lectures but they really help you understand the material. You can read the book and not go to class and still pass but going to class once in a while could help, especially when he tells you what will be on the exams. (He curves)

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I never went to class but I always read the chapters before the test. Lectures were boring and way too early in the morning.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIOL211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lecture doesn't match up with exams very well so you're basically gonna be teaching yourself throughout the semester. 8am class only makes it worse. Don't take him if you don't have to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO211
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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Tests are incredibly random and not on anything he teaches. Nice and smart guy but not a good teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIOL211
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class was boring so I stopped attending after 3 lectures. I studied his previous exam questions (provided on blackboard), and the questions at the end of each chapter. I received high clow bb on the three exams and received a B+ in the class after the curve.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIOL326
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is not mandatory, just study a little before test and you'll get an A. He's a weird professor but the class is interesting.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIOLOGY211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely boring class. The teacher spent a lot of time talking about hand washing and his experiences as a microbiologist. I learned NOTHING.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIOL211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

basically never showed up to class and got an A. somewhat of an easy class but be ready to read because that is the only way to pass his tests. his grading curve is absolutely insane, for example my overall grade was a C but i got an A with the curve.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO326
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bizzoco is the wackiest professor I've ever had the pleasure of taking. Lectures are bizarre and all over the place but the material is super interesting. Second test MC was difficult but overall an easy A. Generous curve. Nice guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Basically, your textbook is your best friend so don't even bother showing up to his lectures because you will learn nothing. The only good thing about this class are his test curves.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIOL211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

3 exams. Some lectures were very interesting and some could be a bit boring, 8am does not help. He actually cares for you to learn about bio and how to prevent diseases in the work place. The practice tests he posts on BB helped since there were a chunk of them that were the exact ones on the exams. Curve was crazy! Saved my grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO326
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm currently taking his class right now. He is great and very knowledgeable and always in a good mood. He is very talkative, especially about the topics at hand and may go a bit overboard, which makes it difficult to know what he will have on an exam. But if you have correct notes, study, and of course understand what they mean you'll be fine :

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIOL211
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Better off teaching yourself than going to lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO326
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easy B he is allergic to Cs. he has a huge curve. The only problem i have with him is that he take forever to grade test. I finished his class two weeks ago and have Report Delayed on web portal lol

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