Joseph Schiller - Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

Professor: Joseph Schiller

Department: Biology

College: Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• 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:

Dr. Schiller is extremely dry and monotone, he goes off on tangents during lecture and rarely finishes the chapter material before its included on the exams. the verbiage on the exam questions make something simple into something incredibly confusing. Tried to meet after class for help and was blown off and dismissed, I'd recommend another prof.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is one of the toughest professors I have had. While his lectures are difficult, he makes it very clear they he will meet with anyone outside of class which definitely helps. You are graded solely on your tests and you must study or it will be impossible. I would recommended Schiller if you are interested in truly learning anatomy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A&P 1 with Dr. Schiller is as hard as you make it. If you study and go to class you will pass his tests, but he does not make it easy for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• 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:

You're graded based on your exams and nothing else, which HURTS. Attendance is never taken, so you're on your own entirely. Barely made it by, received a D. Overall, take 2010 with someone else if you're looking to gain from lectures and be graded for something other than exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO3060
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shiller is fair and a very caring person if you are the type of student to show EFFORT. Participation is big for him. His exams are 85% Multiple choice with a few essay questions. His exams are definitely over the power point he provides. Make sure you do your LABS!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO2011
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had him for lab, but instead i had a student teacher teach me and he was the head honcho for all the student teachers. The TA that I got was amazing and he really taught the material well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took A&P in HS, so I knew lots about the subject and I was familiar with the terminology, but he presents such an abundant amount of information that it can be extremely difficult to know what to study for. You really have to want an A. He gives study guides, which make it easier, but the essay-type questions are not the same ones on the test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Look, Schiller is your average "very intelligent but lacking greatly in the personality department" kind of guy. His test are easier than Amy Thompsons for sure so that is the plus, but she is SO much more exciting so pick your poison. He can't help it he is the way he is.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is an extremely hard teacher. Very hard to sit and listen to for an hour and a half. The tests that I took were all very hard, even after studying for days. Most were multiple choice with an essay. I learned the material better from my lab teacher than I did in this class. I will have to retake the class with a different professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I personally have always enjoyed A&P and I took it in high school and this gave me a leg up to power through this class. Dr. Schiller is very smart but struggles to "dumb down" concepts for first time learners. This class is a weeder though, so use your resources (tutoring, study groups) and power through. Your grade depends on your work ethic.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is very intelligent and I think his understanding of science would be better served at the Graduate level. He is just too difficult, in my opinion, for a 2010 level class. He lectures the entire class period and tends to not finish ideas before being sidetracked by another thought which left me without clear notes. GOODLUCK.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1530
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Old school, amazing professor! Big believer in self accountability.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When he says to come by his office for him to go over your review before the test, DO IT. He appreciates seeing your hard work & he doesn't forget it. Go to lectures, he hints at diagrams that you'll need to recreate for the test. Attendance is not mandatory but it is if you want an A. Read the chapters before class & do the extra credit!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Everyone should consider taking his class. I would take it again if I needed to. He is my hero and I'm going to put a shrine of him in my living room!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Schiller's class required the textbook and it was not used once. He claimed he was accurate and the book was wrong. Lectures are all PowerPoint slides, but he gets off topic and discusses things that are not even on the slides. Most of the time he never even finishes going over some chapters before tests. I do not recommend taking his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The tests are very tough in this class, all of the material is from his lectures; however, he doesnt always finish his lectures before the test day so be prepared to learn the material on your own. The tests are your only grades in the class. The final does replace your lowest grade which is very helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not have this prof initially. My first prof left for unexpected reasons so he stepped in. I was extremely disappointed. His test are hard. You have to draw and label for part of it. His lectures are long and he talks like you have graduated biology already. He is very monotone and will put you to sleep. I would avoid his class or be prepared

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AP2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schiller is an excellent instructor. This class is difficult, but once again we are not in high school. If you plan to show up and not study you will fail miserably and without mercy. If you apply yourself, do not cram, and understand the material not just parrot it, you will do excellent. I had zero problems attaining an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2020
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have a class 10 minutes after his, don't expect to be on time. He will just keep on talking. And his voice will make you want to fall asleep. I do NOT recommend taking him. You must understand every detail in the course or you will hardly pass. Textbook is necessary if you want to pass because his powerpoints are sh*t.