Gerald Feigenson - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Gerald Feigenson

Department: Science

College: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is extremely difficult. Not only are the lectures super boring and the lecture guide extremely confusing, but the material we are expected to learn is just unreasonably specific and unnecessary. This quizzes every week are a huge pain and you don't feel like you are actually getting anything out of them. Also he's like really mean.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• 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:

hes sooooo mean lmao ive written three reviews and none of them have come up. guy is a terrible guy who yells at students and other cornell faculty. disrespectful and fake nice

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Feigenson really cares about his students! He sent out email to students who did well on the midterm and actually congratulated them! He also held weekly optional discussion, pls go to those if you have time. They are super helpful!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just received a pretty good grade on my midterm, and Jerry goes out of his way to send me an email tO CONGRATULATE ME FOR MY SUCCESS. What an awesome guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredible professor and individual. He genuinely cares about his students and their performance in his class. He's super clear and efficient too. I know some students who didn't go to some lectures but that's stupid. Don't skip ANY lectures. There is a LOT that you have to know for the weekly quizzes and especially the final.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• 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:

The greatest professor at Cornell and probably in all of New York state in the sciences. He genuinely wants for you to succeed - if you have a suggestion for the class, he'll weigh it and do it. He holds sessions for help applying to med school weekly. He lets you decide how the class will be graded and he tells you what will be asked on each test.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Feigenson was, by far, my favorite professor at Cornell. You will not find anyone more astute, approachable, and devoted to his students . The format of BIOMG 3310 is incredibly conducive to learning. At the end of every lecture, he goes out of his way to tell you what you need to know AND what you don't.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor made me miserable. I could not follow his lectures and he focused on equations and minute details rather than teaching us central concepts. The one time I spoke to him outside of class he was very intense and kept repeating that I should have known something. I left his office crying. I simply stopped going to lecture.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gerry is the only professor I have ever had that actually goes way out of his way to help his students, even long after they are taking a class with him. While the course is not a breeze, he is such a truly good human being that I would absolutely recommend taking his class and not being afraid to ask him for advice on just about anything.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOMG3310
• 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: N/A

Comment:

feigenson is definitely for the students, as the reviewer before me said. He is very approachable and you can just tell he cares A LOT about his students. He's very helpful in office hours, not condescending, and tries really hard to get to know his students. But, i felt like I was memorizing answers more so than actually learning in his class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BBM3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Feigenson is one of the best teacher at cornell. He is so approachable. He is FOR THE STUDENTS. He goes out of his way for his students. Very good lecturer, very knowledgeable about the field. His Friday sessions are really good, I recommend that everyone should go! Very nice guy. This course really stimulated my interest in Biochem.TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Definitely he is the best professor i ever had. If you ever get to know him well, he is one of the most nicest people ever. He is a great help for med school application and he loves his students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM3310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor who genuinely cares about teaching. His passion for the subject really shows during lectures and simplifies a lot of stuff so very understandable and intersting as well. Surprisingly low amount of memorization required. way to an A: master lecture notes(understanding is the key), do previous quizes. you're set and done.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Feigenson is fantastic. You can tell he puts a ton into this class, from the separate word files he creates for the lecture notes to the silly little overheads he prepares and manipulates with forceps. Great prof.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not be where I was in my life today without Dr F. I'm now almost done medical school, and his course REALLY helped... and his extra 'seminars on life' are very worthwhile: he gave me a sense of focus and direction again. Very inspiring and changed my life.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Feigenson is an amazing man - very helpful! Go to his office hours because he tries hard to get to know his students. He made it very clear on what things we need to know and not for the test. The second chance policy works really sweet. Previous tests help a lot. Make use of the virtual office hours- TAs explain better that way. SWEET CLASS!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Feigenson is, hands down, one of the finest professors at Cornell. I finished my first year of medical school, and my preparation for biochemistry was far superior to that of my classmates', based on what I learned in BIOBM331. On another note, he's also one of the most approachable professors I've met.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• 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:

He's so clear in his lectures and it's easy to understand him. Wish the grading was easier, though. Too many quizzes every week.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOBM331
• 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:

Very good! He tells you what you need to know, and then tests you on it. Very straightforward. Excellent teacher.