Bill Reed - University of Delaware

Professor: Bill Reed
Department: Science
College: University of Delaware
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BISC276
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I love this professor so much. You can tell he cares about his students so much and will do everything he can to allow you to do well. Class isn't mandatory but you should go in order to do well. It's definitely a lot of material and you have to study a bunch but if you can do that you will be fine.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BISC106
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are boring but you need to go to pass. He is a nice guy and definitely knows what he's talking about. He posts lecture outlines on canvas so bring them to class instead of trying to write everything down because he changes slides so fast, but the outlines have everything you need to know for exams.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was really tough for me but his grading really helps. He drops your lowest exam out of the first three and you have a group project thats an easy 100. Finished with a B- on canvas but when the lowest grade was dropped and the group project was added I got an A- . Really suggest going to class especially the one before the exam.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
my boy willie is the man. this class is difficult cause bio is tough but he posts chapter outlines. don't even think about reading a textbook or taking notes cause this man got you. tests are difficult but fair but if you study you'll do fine. talk to my man willie about boats or bugs and he'll love you
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BISC106
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Reed is a sweetheart, no doubt. He genuinely cares and wants you to succeed. He's too smart for his own good though. Don't write notes, just print them out and use those to study. Three exams, drops the lowest and a presentation that he gives you full credit if you show up and present. Don't recommend skipping though.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are super boring but attendance isn't mandatory. Read the outlines and textbook and you'll be fine. 4 exams and the lowest gets dropped, non-cumulative final. One group presentation where he hands you 100%. He tells you exactly what's on an exam the class before
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Nice man, weak professor. 4 exams + final. Does not teach. Lecture outlines are copied and pasted from the textbook, and he reads straight from them during lecture. Teach-yourself class. No other assignments besides the exam. 1 minor group presentation. Would not recommend.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Have to read the textbook but don't have to go to class. Four exams with the lowest dropped. No final and a group presentation to boost your grade. Tests aren't that hard if you read the chapters and take notes.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BISC106
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hes a super nice professor who really cares about how well his students do. The only reason people give him bad reviews is because they don't show up to class and take BASIC notes. The class before the exam he gives you terms to study and diagrams to memorize. Tests are straight forward. He gets super bummed out when 15 out of 75 people show up.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Nice man who cares about the students. He doesn't post his lectures online so go to class even though it's technically not mandatory. He does 3 exams and a "final" but it's not cumulative and a group project. Those are the only grades you receive in his class so make sure you do well. Lectures aren't helpful so I recommend taking your own notes.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BISC106
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
take a different class if you can. he clearly doesn't care about his students or the material he is teaching. lectures don't make sense and exams are worse.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
literally this man goes so fast that i think im gonna have carpel tunnel by the end of this semester. goes on tangents that have nothing to do with the subject and overall all over the place.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you have an interest in science or a background in biology, this class is pretty easy. He takes a lot of "breaks" during lectures and is very caring. Also drops the lowest exam grade and assigns the simplest project ever as a grade booster. Definitely need to study for the exams though
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BISC207
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Reed has very dry lectures & he posts all of his notes online. Theyre basically word for word from the textbook so its easy to take your own notes. 3 exams, lowest dropped, & a final. Easy presentation to boost your grade. You have to study to get an A
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
3 exams (lowest dropped) + final is worth 60% of grade, 25% of grade is the lab (warning lab final is actually hard), 15% grade is based on a group project which is basically an automatic 100. For exams study with the book and you will do fine, although sometimes he uses terms in the exams you've never heard. Ended with an A.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Hes a sweet guy but his classes are very boring. You have to study a lot for his exams, not many.. 3 exams with 1 getting dropped. class isn't mandatory to show up too, all his power points are online
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's easily one of the easier Bio Professors for 205. Just read the chapters in detail and you'll pass. He usually only assigns 2-3 chapters per exam. There are only three exams but he drops the lowest score. No homework, no quizzes. Not hard at all. But take the exams seriously cause thats the only thing that makes up your grade.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BISC276
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had Reed for BISC205 and BISC276 over the winter. Great guy, quirky and passionate about science (and you will get a lot of random facts about bees.) 4 exams, lowest one is dropped. final is only 2 chapters, and there is a group presentation worth 15% of final grade. Lectures can be a little boring and monotone, but still a great class.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was way too easy for a college level bio class, so it's an easy A with Reed. Reed is very quirky and caring, and loves science, but it can be hard to stay awake through a 75 minute lecture. He posts all the pp's online, so attendance isn't necessary. Nice guy overall, and easy A.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BISC205
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Reed is the best teacher at the University of Delaware. He cares for his students and teaches you a lot, but is understanding and doesn't make anything too hard. He cares about his students and is a overall great guy. If you read and study you will get a good grade.
Add Your Review Below:
Search Professors:
Welcome:

Before signing up for classes every students should gather as much information as possible to make a decision on which professors as well as which courses to take. This website will help you make this decision easier.

Here, the students can rate, research and cross-reference the overall performances of the professors to select the best ones, and always be informed and up-to-date with what’s important.

Join the fun! Visit all pages and get all the information you need to choose the best class and best professor that you’ll enjoy listening to and learning from.

Our Friendly Sponsor:
Schools:
Our Friendly Sponsor:


Celebrity Net Worth Visa Bulletin