Larry Wimmers - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Larry Wimmers

Department: Science

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wimmers is a great professor. He is very clear on what you need to know for the exams and prepares you well for them. If you show up to class and pay attention to the practice problems you will be prepared. You have to be ready to put lots of time aside to study, but as long as you put in effort the class is great.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So overall he is a solid teacher. However he wants students to learn outside of class using his prerecorded lectures, while in class he is scenario heavy with the clickers(application problems). So for me this was not my learning style at all, but he is a awesome teacher and if you can learn that way I would recommend him for sure.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201LAB
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a lab class which means its 3 hour lecture once per week do not skip. Wimmers makes you work for your grade. And he expects you to take imitative to reach out to him if you are struggling. He is also a tough cookie when it comes to lab regulations you will pass the class if you stay on top of your work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wimmers is very rude. I approached him after class and explained I hadn't taken any classes for 5 years because I was in the military and that the material confused me. He said being a Biology major isn't for everyone and that they should start screening people before letting them in the major. I dropped his class. Passed BIO202 with an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. I highly recommend taking him over most other bio professors.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY helpful. Hybrid class so had to write notes down and listen to hour-long lectures outside of class. During class we would go over questions relating to the chapters we were going over. He uploads the in-class lecture recordings and gives the answers to the questions. Weekly quizzes of 10 questions, but he drops the lowest three. Very nice

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL200L
• 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. Wimmers is simply one of the best professors I've had. I only had him for the lab portion of BIOL200, but he always taught the class in an interesting manner. He's hilarious and will always make the three-hour lab seem fun. He grades slightly tougher than others but will provide great feedback and means for you to do well. Definitely, recommend

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wimmers has been my favorite professor by far at Towson. If you do what he tells you to do, (show up to class, read the book, watch his pre-recorded lectures) there is no way you won't pass this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wimmers is a very knowledgable professor and gives great explanations for the course material. He records lectures and posts them online. Great Professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The BEst professor I had so far at Towson. Records lecture, and does excercises in class which are exactly going to be on the exam. Amazing lectures and makes you understand everything well..100% recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wimmers is an excellent teacher. He goes over the information well with his online lectures that you have to listen to on your own time. This class is very time consuming outside of class, but it is definitely worth it. He knows what he is talking about and I believe this class was very beneficial to take.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• 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:

Wimmers is a great professor but this is an intense course that requires you to work very hard. Expect one to two hour online lectures, 40 question pre-class quizzes, 10 question in-class quizzes, and note-taking from the book in addition to in-class time to do well. I spend about 20 hours a week on this class alone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teaches differently than most do. He records himself talking over top of powerpoints and posts them online as a lecture and does practice problems in class. Different but I found it very helpful. Its a hard class but he tries his best to make it easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wimmers is the best! Don't get me wrong this class is though and you need to work, but Dr. Wimmers makes it possible to do well. He really wants to help each of the students. He is my favorite professor at Towson

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• 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:

Dr. Wimmers is very knowledgeable and definitely knows the subject matter well. No doubt about it... However, he often gets sassy with students when they ask "simple" questions about topics that they are struggling with. He is not a very understanding professor. Tests are extremely difficult. This class will test your sanity.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wimmers makes BIO 202 very interesting. The class is not easy but he made learning the material fun. The tests are tough and the material is very dense but if you study throughout the semester instead of waiting until the night before the test you should do fine. Dr. Wimmers is very easy to talk to and is always willing to help you out.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He lectures to the students like were his colleagues. If you don't know something he'll catch a slight attitude about it and talk about how you should know it. He gives 2 points of extra credit which does NOT help at all. His tests are extremely hard and overall if you want a C just take another professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• 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:

Dr. Wimmers is great, but this is biology. It's a hard class but if you pay attention in lecturein your lab and put the time in, you will pass. He puts up study guides for you to fill out on Blackboard which helped me a lot. He's also a funny guy who cares about his students. Also, you need the textbook for online homework assignments.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wimmers is the Smartest teacher to date.you NEED the textbook. When i was struggling, he showed me a different way to study which really helped.You really need to study to pass. This is biology. The way he teaches puts everything together. HE writes what he will go over on the board. Take a pic and use that as a startign point for your notes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bio 201 is never easy - the level of work demanded (a lot) is normal for the course. it IS a weeder class. But what I love about Dr. Wimmers is how approachable he is. He's happy to answer any question, about lecture or graduate school, during lecture or during office hours. You can tell he loves teaching & what he teaches, and I love that.