Michael Buono - San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Professor: Michael Buono

Department: Biology

College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL336
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Buono is by far the best professor I've had at state. He really cares for his students and wants them to understand the material. He doesn't use power points but definitely make sure to write everything he says to study for the exams! This class was amazing because of him. Highly recommend taking it!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL336
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By the first day of class, every prior physiology class I had taken finally made sense. Things I never understood was put so simply. I am so thankful for Mr. Buono. He is the best professor I have ever had and I never had one on one interaction with him. Watch lectures online/in person, check notes with prior notes he post from a former student-A+

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Perhaps one of my favorite teachers ever. Prof. Buono makes you feel very comfortable and conveying material that is hard to understand. Pay attention and write word for word what he says in his lectures. No book required. He is passionate and extremely funny. You will have to work hard, but everything is layed out for you, just put in the time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• 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:

Physiology is not easy, but Dr. Buono managed to find a way to make every concept in every class exciting and engaging. I legit wanted to cry after the final, once I realized I wouldn't be going to anymore of his Physiology lectures :( TAKE HIS CLASS!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is the best!! Of course you need to study, but Buono explains every concept so well and makes learning and going to class fun.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• 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:

Hands down the greatest professor I've ever had! Really engages his students with tough material, but makes it easy to understand. Draws out everything and you never leave confused. Hilarious, too! I never stopped cracking up in his class. 3 exams, 45 questions with 10 pt essay portions. Everything on the test is exactly what he teaches in class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DPT750
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You won't learn more from any other professor than Dr. Buono. He is amazing and painting a picture for something that is almost impossible to imagine. He really can show you how smart you truly are. THANKS DR. B!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS336
• 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:

He is the best teacher I have had at SDSU! The only problem is he only teaches physiology! No doubt he is an expert at this class! He is VERY knowledgeable & will help in whatever way he can. He made this class so enjoyable & easy to understand. 3 exams (not cumulative) & 1 short paper. Dont show-still need to watch lectures to get a good grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Buono is hands down the BEST professor I've had. He really cares about his students and encourages you to ask questions during lectures. He truly knows what he's doing. I am actually sad that I am done with this class because this it's so interesting. Do take him if you get a chance!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Buono is so so awesome! He truly knows all his material backwards and forwards! Every single class I was interested and class seemed to go by quickly. There is no busy work either, just three exams which are manageable if you watch the videos or attend lecture. He truly is an awesome guy, wish I could take his class again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot during this class & I like that he made our learning our responsibility by not requiring attendance. He only tests on what he goes over in class & finds ways to get you to remember material. NO TEXTBOOK! Only 3 tests, 45 mult. choice questions with a 10pt essay section for each test. A 10 pt paper. Too bad I'll never have him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Buono is the best! He truly knows his info and presents it so well. He is constantly applying the information to real life and drawing out pictures as a break down for you to see whats going on. He also heavily encourages you to ask questions and will often say something once for his students to see and then go over it again for them to write

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEST professor Iv had. I enjoyed going to class. Literally made learning fun. Made challenging concepts intriguing. Take him, even if its for your GE classes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Buono is amazing. I'm a business major and I struggled a little with this class. I went to every lecture even though he posts them online. Buono made physiology easier and I learned a lot! I would definitely recommend everyone to take him for their GE!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Buono is a GREAT lecturer. He does not use PowerPoint because "it makes professors boring" and he's honestly right. There's no textbook. He is the textbook. Go to every lecture, draw the pictures along with him, and re-watch them at home and you're guaranteed an A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• 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:

Dr. Buono is simply one of the best professors. He's an entertaining lecturer and you will learn a lot. He's clear in what he expects you to know. His exams are pretty straight forward. There are only 3 of them: 45 M.C. and an essay question. He records his lectures online, but I think it's good to go to class. He loves it when people come anyways.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the kind of class where you memorize all the info on a powerpoint slide mindlessly. If you're looking to actually learn the material and enjoy the learning all the while, register. it's a little tough because there's only 3 tests, but buono makes the material extremely digestible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Buono is so quirky and funny. Lecture isn't mandatory but its better to go, he makes it interesting and everything is easier to understand. A LOT of material but its not hard to get a good grade if you put in the effort. He wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO336
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Buono is an absolute gem. I actually looked forward to his lectures and he makes learning feel easy. The material is tough and if you don't study for his exams you'll bomb, but he puts all his lectures on Mediasite and he is always available for office hours. Just put in the work I promise you'll be glad you took this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him 2 years ago, and I still haven't found a better instructor than him! I went to all in class lectures and used the recorded lectures to help study the notes I took while in class. In class, I recorded the audio too so I could listen where ever . AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING