Joel Hagen - Radford University, Radford, VA

Professor: Joel Hagen

Department: Biology

College: Radford University, Radford, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO232
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expects you to read and know the material before lecture, where there is a quiz to begin class. The quizzes make up a majority of your grade. Doesn't always answer your questions. Tests are rather difficult, and are based on applying knowledge of the subject not based off of memorization of material from lecture. He is helpful outside of class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL232
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Hagen for BIOL131 & got an A which is why I took him for 232. Runs the class the same way, quizzes almost everyday, hard exams, & lots of reading. His lectures help if you attend them but you're really teaching yourself by reading every night. His 232 is so much harder than his 131 though

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO232
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes okay. Its pretty obvious when he doesnt care for you though. He never actually answers your questions just goes around it. The test are pretty challenging. And a quiz beginning of almost every class. Please study its helpful to make yourself a study guide

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO232
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In his 232 class he can be very disrespectful, and he doesn't like to answer questions that you may have, so you really have to teach yourself lots of the material. I would encourage anyone who takes him to really have a hold of your own work outside of class and link up with other people because you're going to need them in order to do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hagens class wasnt hard, but it wasnt easy either. Honestly, get ready to read A LOT! You will write plenty of papers in his 160 course. You have to come to class and participate to get a good grade. There are pop quizzes every class, so make sure that you read the signed chapter.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hagen is one of the best professors I have had at Radford. I am a Biology major, and he is by far one of my favorites. He is always willing to help or answer any questions, not to mention that he is excellent at responding back to emails. I am taking another class with him this semester, and I cannot be more relieved to have him as my professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joel Hagen is a nice guy, but he is really hard and makes you work a lot the lab reports a AWFUL

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• 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:

Reading the textbook is your survivors guide to this class. There is usually a quiz everyday but they are very easy if you read. The labs are challenging but you really learn a lot. I absolutely loved his class and the way he teaches, which is why I am taking his 232 class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am writing as Dr. Hagen has received terrible reviews, those are all false. Dr. Hagen is look at as "hard" because he is one of the first professors you come by in the major, and most people can't handle this major... Dr. Hagen is great and I learned far more than I ever thought I would. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Hagen.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man doesnt know how to teach. He doesnt give you the answers when you ask a question and you have to read every day in order to get a B in the class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking to learn ecology in this course, look elsewhere. The only thing you'll get from this class is learning how to read graphs/figures. You honestly don't even need to read the material to take his tests, just know how to deduce information from the figures provided on the exams. I DO NOT recommend this professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not helpful. You will have to teach yourself most of the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's really nice! Definitely enjoys his job! He gives quizzes in each class, but they're easy if you read the assigned reading! A little awkward at times, but overall, he's a good teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There is usually a quiz everyday, only 5 questions each, but if you do the assigned reading for homework than you are probably going to get an A. He is very nice with test, he gives you last semesters test as a sort of practice and when you take the test it is almost the same. Just read the textbook and take notes and you should be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

you take a quiz every class but they are based on the readings that aren't long. His test are more on graph understanding than knowledge just know the graphs you will ace the test didn't even need to study.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hagen is a really cool as a person, but he can be a bit confusing in class. There are quizzes literally every day, and if you are looking for a professor that cancels class a lot, he's not your man. Make sure you talk every day during discussions, or you won't pass. Other than that he's very smart and will help you if you come to his office hours.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hagen is a nice and cool guy. He gives quizzes daily so make sure you understand the information, but they are short and easy. Read the book, go to class, and mainly participate in discussions and you have an A. DO NOT be shy in his class, that gets you nowhere.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hagen is a nice guy. LOTS of outside work for only a 2 credit class. Attendance isn't mandatory, but there are daily quizzes on the assigned readings.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I like this professor, I thought he was nice and helpful. The book we read in class was actually interesting and the quizzes were pretty easy as long as you kept up with the readings.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hagen is a great teacher. I was really worried going into the class, but it was actually very interesting. He is strict on grading and attendance, but as long as you come to class prepared and make an effort to participate there is no reason you shouldn't do well in the class.