Richard Trdan - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: Richard Trdan

Department: Science

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This was a pretty tough class. Trdan is a good professor and knows a lot about the material. You need to take notes and practically know everything for exams. Even then some questions will be random or will be from the last test or material which you have not covered.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Trdan was great in class. I had an 8am class but didn't mind it because he kept you interested. He curved every test, however, I still ended up with a B. I studied more than anyone else I talked to and I had a 4.0GPA before this class. I think his tests had more information than what we learned in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO111AND370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Trdan is my FAVORITE teacher! Class is VERY tough, you will need to study hard. Each test is curved. For Zoo study hard for the lab and it will bring your lecture grade up. My first lab exam had a 20 point curve (brought my test up to a 110%) and kept me at an A in the class. Lecture tests are hard: know the material inside and out.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Zoology with Mr. Trdan was a very difficult class. I am an all A student who scored a 28 on the ACT in high school and I worked my butt off for a B. His tests are confusing with badly worded questions, some of which I swear we didn't cover in class. However, what he does do well is provide large curves "at least 10 pts" and lectures well"not dull"

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Trdan is a great professor. Very enthusiastic and funny. Attendance is manditory only because you need his notes to survive the course and they are only available during lecture. Tests are very hard. He does curve. Lab practical is also very difficult. Study hard but unless you've memorized everything expect a hard time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Trdan is a awesome guy and I loved his lectures. However, his tests are made waaaay to hard for any one person. Unless you know every phylum, order, class, and their characteristics you will not do well on his tests. He curves the tests but not enough. I would not recommend to first year students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Trdan is very passionate and charismatic in what he teaches. With passion, he teaches the course topics really well, but his exams are very tough. Just take lots of notes from all the lectures and study very hard. Overall, really great professor

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I came to check on Trdan after finding I had a profile on here, too. Although he is pretty demanding and his classes challenging, he loves what he does. By far one of the best professors and mentors I have ever had. I've adopted a lot of his style and technique because of how well it worked for me. Definitely prepared me for a career in science.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Well overall ive noticed that most of the stuff on the tests isn't ever talked about in lecture and he tries to trick you with all of the above, none of the above, and A and B only type answers on every single question. The last test was extremely unfair. This is coming from a person who has taken multiple biology classes and has done great in all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. Best I have had in the science department at SVSU. Lab is very informative but goes kind of fast if you're not an anatomy minded person..Got a C because I never made it to lectures..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance mandatory if you want to pass! Tests can be tricky, but not if you understand the material. CURVES A LOT, which is AWESOME, and even drops a test (usually). If you work hard, you'll achieve at least a B! Good luck!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best biology professors at SVSU! Trdan really knows his stuff and is a great professor and mentor figure if you are going into a biology career. Tests are challenging, but fair and he curves. Take pictures in lab, study, and know your stuff you should be fine. Zoology was one of my favorite classes and I had no problem getting an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Trdan is a great professor! Knows his zoology and loves teaching it. More than willing to help anybody. Tests are really hard if you don't study. If you study a lot you will do fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Trdan is my buddy. He is so fun, easy going, and loves visitors. Very helpful, if you truly need it, but his exams are KILLER. You will NOT pass if you don't study. But we still love him. Best guy on campus. Doing research with him is also fantastic. (He always buys ice cream!) All around great man. If you're a lazy student, you won't like him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Trdan is a great guy! very helpful. tests are hard, questions are sometimes a bit ridiculous. But he always curves the grade. Yeah, you've gotta study, but if you need help with anything, he's there. Very interested in what he teaches, hes a funny guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Trdan is a very tricky man. His tests are very ambiguous. He is known to curve alot, however my class only had one test curve. There is supposed to be a 3% boost at the end. Good guy but pretty tricky tests.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class but it is definitely not a breeze. Dr. Trdan is a funny guy. Tests are tricky but curved. Study hard, if you go to class and take good notes you'll do fine. (Also, take advantage of open lab study times for models/scopes)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO111B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, but do not expect it to be easy. He teaches the material very well even though there is a lot of it. If you take good notes and attend every class and put in the study time you will pass this class no problem. His tests do have "multiple multiple choice" so make sure you read every question well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL105A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures aren't too bad but the test are pretty tough. Study hard!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Trdan is one of the best professors at SVSU. His classes are not easy...don't expect that...but you can learn so much from him and his classes if you put in the effort. He is always willing to help. Truly loves his job. Has such a passion for science. Great guy and awesome professor. I take him for everything I possibly can. Highly recommend.