Professor: Gregory Colores
Department: Science
College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIO320
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Colores is one of my favorite professors here at CMU. He is caring, funny, and very helpful when trying to learn the material. He is very good at explaining difficult concepts. He taught the lab as well since it was a small class which really made lab doable. Highly recommend the professor and the class. Great lecture and lab.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIO112
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
BIO112 was the hardest course ive taken yet. My first time not getting an A. The active learning style was horrible. You basically taught yourself everything, but had no way of knowing if you taught yourself correctly. There was no traditional lecture during class nor was there traditional notes.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIO112
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you do the readings, homework, and in-class activities, then you'll do well in the class, but make sure to keep up on them. He doesn't do much in-class teaching of new concepts so make sure to do the readings or you'll be confused.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIO112
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Colores is a really nice guy and a good professor. It is a little bit more difficult to teach with an active learning approach, but he is very accessible outside of class and is willing to help and explain things to you better than he could in class. Would definitely recommend!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO320
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice guy but this was a pretty difficult class. Exams are more difficult than the material in the notes are and you need to come to class every day because most of the notes aren't on Bb, plus there is graded class work on random days. Easy group presentation and optional final exam
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIO112
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A nice guy, but not the best professor. Heavily relies on the slideshows to teach, doesnt really know answers when you ask questions, and makes the pre-course quizzes much harder then they need to be. Tests are extremely difficult and worded awfully, reccomend a different professor.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Does not teach the way he tests. When taking a test you will wonder when he went over that in class. Not very helpful. Would find a different professor for this class. Not very caring.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Extremely lecture heavy, appears to take no responsibility for students failing in his class. He shows up, does his job and leaves. Nice guy but does not care about his students succeeding. Lectures felt like a biology crash course. As long as you go to every class and pay attention to every single word he says you'll be fine. Otherwise its hard.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO320
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed Colores, but I also just really enjoyed the subject (Bio of bacteria). Colores is a good professor who gives lectures that are pretty straight forward. His tests weren't bad, but there were definitely some tough questions that you don't expect to be on the tests. Don't miss out on easy group homework points. Colores loves blue.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO320
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was tougher than I expected. His tests are very much based off the notes, which you need to come to class to get. There are group assignments as well, and a project at the end. He does reviews before the tests, but they were rarely very helpful because the test was set up very differently. Only uses 3/4 tests, so you can skip the final.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Colores is lecture heavy, but easy to listen to. He's passionate about biology and he gives great notes, but his tests are so impossible. You have to live and breathe biology if you want to do well in his class. The level of difficulty for this course is way too high for a level 200 class.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIO320
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Colores is a great guy who is very willing to help you if you ask. His exams are not multiple choice so you have to study pretty hard. The exams are mostly based off the notes and the in class assignments. The notes he gives don't go into great detail, so the textbook will be very helpful while studying. There a group presentation also.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO365
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Colores is a little awkward, but most scientist are. He explains things so well and is really nice! I went to his office hours and he made a whole study sheet for me to practice with. The classes he teaches can be challenging but he makes them easier and enjoyable.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He seems to be confused during lecture sometimes, stumbles over his words and can sometimes make you confused about what he's talking about. Exams are pretty tough, lots of information so make sure you study and read the book too. Lab is an easy A. You get about 20 points of extra credit which helps a lot!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The lab is easy, I had over 100% by the end of the semester. The class is hard-I found it very hard. I finished .8% from a B-, giving me my first C+ at CMU. Disappointing, but if you put in the time and effort to study for his exams I am sure you will do fine.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I opened my book maybe 2 times the first part of the semester that I had him. The lectures are long and boring. There's quizzes sometimes but you get to work in groups. Tests are extremely hard so I'd recommend going to class and studying a lot. The study guides don't really help at all. You don't have to go to class but you'll be way behind.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
So here what you NEED to do to be successful: When you feel yourself struggling, go to office hours, do the pre-readings, go to class, study after every weeks lecture and go to SI sessions. This class is not easy and if you don't exhaust your resources you won't do well. He does teach straight from the book and there are many EC opportunities
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Colores is a very good professor. He makes you work for your grade, but offers a ton of extra credit. The material is difficult, but Dr. Colores makes it easier. He makes a hard course very manageable. Notes are organized and easy to follow. It's definitely possible to get an A.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I loved this professor! If you take the time to learn the material (even though it may be boring) then you will do great. Lab is very fun, and isn't a drag to go to twice a week. Study for exams, and I suggest to read the book. He gives great notes, so try to write them all down. Overall, I would definitely take him again.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: BIO208
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I personally found his teaching style very hard to work with. If you enjoy teaching yourself then this class will be perfect for you. His lectures were always very indirect. If you want to pass his class I suggest reading the book and to just not rely on his lectures for learning at all. His exams were very hard.
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