David Riensche - Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

Professor: David Riensche

Department: Biology

College: Las Positas College, Livermore, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He obviously has a lot of enthusiasm when teaching, but this class single handedly made me despise biology. He goes against his own syllabus at times sometimes even answer the question asked. He wont let you ask questions before or after lecture and sometimes doesnt even show up in his office hours. Dont take this class if you want to have fun.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting & funny teacher made bio enjoyable, but his unstructured style is only suited for intro classes. Hard to learn because his lectures are all over the place. Although I got an A I am not sure this class has set me up for success in future biology classes. Grading seems random. Test questions could be better instead of "who said this"

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard. Makes you work. Overall good professor

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor would take again!! Very caring and wants his students to succeed You just need to study and fill out the golden rods he gives. He wants You to pass You just have to study as Bio is a very intense course. With effort on Your part You can earn an A. Must have a textbook and show up to all classes and labs and Be ready to learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• 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:

I regret taking this professor. I love biology, but he makes it such a chore and stressful subject than it should be. Biology's a difficult course because of how much you need to memorize, but he makes this class so difficult that only the students he wants to succeed will succeed, and if you're not on his good side, he will put you down.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I knew he would be tough but this was the hardest class I had ever taken. He is unreasonable, unapproachable, and not understanding. He will put you down, make you feel dumb if you ask too many question, and actually call you out in front of the whole class. If you need to take this class I would suggest you do it somewhere or with someone else.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• 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:

Don't take this professor unless you have no option. Even then put it off till next semester. His grading style's unclear, he will not answer additional questions and displays favoritism towards the students he prefers. Most of the time it's ladies he's showing favoritism towards. He does not like interacting or teaching, and yet he is a professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• 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:

I was under the impression that he was a tough but good professor while reading his reviews from other students. He's really condescending and hates if you ask too many questions. He does not like repeating answers, and if you didn't hear him the first time, tough luck cause he sure as hell ain't repeating it the second time.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very lively and energetic professor. He gives Golden Rods that help you prepare for the test. Use them! Lab is not optional, show up! He makes every experiment fun and relevant to the subject matter. According to Doc Quack you must "live, sleep, and dream Biology" to get an A in this class. Basically, work hard :)!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I just feel terribly bad for the lack of following his materials. Hes great and has a really good sense of humor. Doc Quacks exams goes by the curve and thats something I couldnt shape up my grade. Grades are base on quizzes and exams, no hw require. Xtra credit are worth 10pts. Tough bio course.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are all over the place. Youll have notes for them. But the notes are also all over the place because he is as well. Hes very animated but can also be very dry and borderline mean. He doesnt like it when you ask questions in class. Sometimes he would just be really condescending with a student and skip over their question.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• 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:

Dr. Quack is awesome! He's passionate about what he does and he genuinely cares about his students. I struggle immensely with science, but he worked with me and never once made me feel unintelligent. He makes his lectures understandable for everyone and answers all questions you might have. Genuinely a teacher who caress and loves what he does :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doc Quack is one of those rare professors that cares about his work, working for the EBRPD right before coming to teach his classes. And even still, he will make time for you. He wants students to succeed and asks everyone at the start of the semester what grade will you receive? Put in the effort and you will receive the A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Quack wants each student to excel, but more than this, he actually wants you to learn the material and retain it. He gives vital material on study guides each week (that you must attend class to receive), but if the material is unclear and you visit during office hour, he will go over each sheet in detail to make sure you're ready.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doc Quack single-handedly re-ignited my passion for science. Imagine a class taught by Frank Zappa meets Bill Nye and Ranger Rick, and I mean that in the best way. Expect to be challenged for sure; you will rack your brain studying for treacherous pop quizzes and midterms; he WILL prepare you if you pay attention and take good notes! Great class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Quack truely is a fantastic teacher. He is so passionate about biology and is ready to share his vast knowledge. He makes lectures fun, informative and interactive and makes the subjects easy to learn. He makes it his goal to get to know every student and relates biology to their major. Highly recommend if you want to learn and have fun!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• 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:

Dr. Quack is a great professor, just be ready to do the work. Pay attention during class, the videos, and focus on the golden rods. He is tough but this is his passion, but be ready to learn, this won't be an easy class, but it's worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great character! He really cares about the student's learning. His main focus is for you to walkout the class with some new knowledge so you can put it to use. Hilarious, really makes class enjoyable. I recommend not missing class because you get all you test information from lecture (which makes studying for test really easy).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class. Grades are only tests. Do the extra credit.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO10
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doc Quack is a wonderful professor. He's a certified wildlife biologist, loves biology, and wants you to love biology too. Go to lab, he makes lab really cool! Tough grader, looks for complete answers. Gives out lecture-based golden rods, must know them frontwards and backwards! Also pay attention to animals he talks about, they show up on tests!