Scott Johnson - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Scott Johnson

Department: Biology

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr.J is one of a kind. You can tell hes been doing this for decades. His study guides make it perfectly clear what needs to be known for exams. Final is non cumulative. Makes labs and field trips fun. I didnt dread going to this class everyday and actually started to enjoy it towards the end of the semester. Would recommend and take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid at all costs. Johnson proudly acknowledges he makes this course much harder than it should be. A prime example of a professor who is entrenched in his methods and can do no wrong. On tests, you could answer all talking points, and show full knowledge of content, but he'll still mark you down because he subjectively didn't like your phrasing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• 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 J is one of the best bio professors I've had at Towson, I wish I knew about his existence sooner. I bombed my first exam by blowing off his study guides, don't do that. He gives you the materials you need to succeed and works with you if you go to him for help. I plan on taking his ornithology course just so I can have him as a professor again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• 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:

Way too tough for an intro course. Of all the teachers that lead this class, he is by far her toughest one. The test questions he makes can be really vague and confusing, and if 70% of the class misses it and he doesnt even curve it. Besides this, hes always willing to help so PLEASE take advantage of office hours. Do not wait until its late.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

It is 4 am and I am thinking of withdrawing from this class. I knew I was doomed when I got a terrible grade onn my first test. I mean who would've thought an intro class would be this hard? You have to answer questions on tests exactly how he does so record lectures. Homework? I feel myself getting wrinkles completing it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Johnson is a "my class, my world" professor. Acts very friendly; it's a facade so he can get away with being a ridiculous grader. Show full knowledge of the content, but don't answer a question to his exact specifications and you fail (no exaggeration). Basically punishes you for not reading his mind and for having classes outside of his.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL202
• 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:

Dr. Johnson was the best science professor I've had till now. His lectures are very interesting and easy to understand because of the overheads he gives. Do all the study guides, and show up to the review sessions and you will do good in the exams. He is very helpful. I would be emailing him the day of the exam with questions and he would reply.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough!! Grader. you will print out LOADS of paper. Loves Birds. Makes material harder than it really is. Very specific in the way he wants to you word things. Over half the class dropped by the second test. He gives a lecture on how everyone fails or does poorly on first exam. Pretty reasonable guy and pretty funny. its clear he wants you to pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Johnson is one of the hardest but one of the best professors I've had at Towson. He makes you work hard, and sometimes pushing through the long study guides can be awful, but he sets (with more effort than 90% of professors) those who are willing to work up for success.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He overcomplicates this course which is an introductory level course. His tests are so hard being that he gives you study guides. Half of the class dropped. He goes through a lecture a day. His world revolves around BIOL 202, & birds. He studies birds so that's all he talks about in his lectures as well. Did I mention his tests are HARD?

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The study guides given are crucial to pass his tests. He is an extremely tough grader and does require to phrase explanations a certain way. However, he is willing to work with you in order to pass his class! make sure you show effort. I suggest you make appointments with him if you are struggling with any problems.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Johnson goes above and beyond as a professor. You really have to make the effort to pass his courses, but he provides you with the means to do so and encourages your success. Would recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest professor I've ever had. NEVER I repeat NEVER take him for biology 202. His test are extremely hard!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The concepts are easy but he overcomplicates them on the exam. Dr. J holds review sessions & gives study guides before his exams. These may help somewhat but he is extremely critical when it comes to the essay portion of the exams so be able to say it exactly how he wants you to. Wouldn't recommend taking this course with this professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.J gives you everything you need to pass, he gives you old tests to study from and then spend an entire class going over the answers for you. He is always available for office time. I would take him again if I could.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bad, bad, bad! No comments...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL202
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Johnson really wants you to clearly understand the information he teaches. My problem is that on every test you had to check his grading because he always made mistakes! On the test before the final, there were an extra 12 points he didn't give me just because he wasn't paying attention while grading. Proceed with caution.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

dr. j was my best professor yet. he helped me in any and every way possible that he could, he is there for his students as long as you are present (aka going to every single class, filling out all the notes as lecture goes on , and doing every study guide he gives) exams are extremely hard, but completely manageable with his help and tools!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While this class is hard, Dr johnson challenges you to actually learn the material. I still know the material we covered in lcture 1 bc he does not let you forget anything. If you do the study guides then make notecards of the important questions, you will be fine. Im not a bio major and i HATE science but I enjoyed this class and did well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO202
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Personally, I regret taking this course. Although this course is challenging , the professor makes it 10x harder. I took the class again with different professor and succeed.