Larry Giesmann - Northern Kentucky University

Professor: Larry Giesmann
Department: Biological Sciences
College: Northern Kentucky University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best bio professor I've ever had. He curved his exams. All you have to do is go to class and take a few notes. He gives you the power points online. Study the slides and do good in lab and BAM I got an A in his class. He is a delightful professor it's too bad he retired.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. G is an excellent profesor he taught the entire class with enthusiasm other raters mention his "tangents" well these made the class even more interesting Whoever says that this class is hard really should choose a new major if you try come to class and study the powerpoints you will get atleast a B, studying=A dont buy the book you dont need it
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO201
  • 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:
Very nice guy, but very difficult to follow in lecture. He rambles alot and jumps subjects often. Would not recommend.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a interesting professor, to say the least. He tends to ramble through the lecture slides before performing the lab, and his ramble is incredibly boring. He does joke quite a bit, and most of them are pretty funny. He is a pretty tough grader on his quizzes. I don't think I would recommend taking his class if you can get passed it.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He teaches things and then says, "oh, by the way, you don't need to know that."
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150L
  • 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:
I find him difficult at times, but if you are going to the lecture, it shouldn't be that bad. He teaches little things outside of the material that makes it easier to understand. He ALWAYS makes sure that you understand it, IF you ask. If there's a problem, he is understanding. On quizzes, he gives clues to the questions. I enjoy having lab with h
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Fantastic professor! His little lecture tangents actually help you understand the study of Biology, rather than just the material needed to pass the course. He posted his leture notes online & gave a sample test & answer key before each exam - what other aids do you need? Those who say he is too difficult need to re-evaluate their Bio major.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • 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:
Very nice however,Very difficult to follow in his lecture.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • 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:
He's a difficult teacher but if you really pay attention and keep up with the reading (powerpoints and book), you'll understand everything. Tests aren't that bad if you know the material. He's very detailed about the questions.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man is so very boring and confusing. He loves the subject but teaches way over the level of a beginner. He ruined my appreciation of this subject and I can truly say I changed majors because of this man. I feel bad saying all this because he is so nice but he just sucks! Test = Impossible!!!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very tough teacher and extremely hard to understand. very monotone but tries to goof off. results in you getting more confused actually. Thompson is a hundred times better. do your best to find another professor. anyone is better than him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He'll go for about 20 minutes on a topic while you're taking copius notes and then all of sudden say "oh by the way, you don't need to know any of that." He does it so often it's hard to follow his lectures. I personally found him to be a HORRIBLE teacher.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150
  • 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:
A very nice professor. His lectures can be a little over your head but if you ask for help he is more than willing to give it! Tests are somewhat difficult but with studying you should do fine! Keeps class interesting. His love of Biology is contagious! Overall I would say he is great!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL151
  • 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:
Absolutly loved this class. Had a blast and enjoyed having him as a professor. Quizes and Tests are hard but if you study you will be fine. Know details of labs and do labwork completely will help a lot. ASK QUESTIONS!! He will take time to answer. Very Helpful.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was funny, but I fell asleep a lot in the class. Nice, but didn't really prepare you for the tests.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIOLAB
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is pretty nice and really into Biology overall, but he tends to talk too smart. He can't bring down what he is saying to our level so it's hard to understand. He also wastes lab time talking a LOT.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIO151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He made this class way harder than it needed to be. He's a brilliant man and his lectures are incredible, but he does not give structured notes, only posts powerpoints...which are just pictures from the book with no text. His tests are brutally hard, even if you study. I study for a week before his exams and still never got an A
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIO151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good teacher who brings some humor to class...it is a lot easier to stay awake in his class than other professors who teach the same class. Test are difficult, but if you study they aren't too bad.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO150L151L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was very funny. He made a 7:50AM lab interesting. He is probably one of the harder profs to take, but you will learn more with him than with most of the other professors. His level of structure suited me perfectly.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SCI110L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Nit-picky... way too anal about what you right. Married to SPSS
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