Professor: Stephen Burian
Department: Biology
College: Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
i had him for lecture and lab and he was a little intimidating to talk to at first but once you get over that hes actually helpful and not that bad, he lets you withdrawing late from his class w no problem. i just dont think he should be teaching entry level courses because he makes things a little confusing and is a ruthless grader.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Clear, concise, selects good material for slides, puts joke answers in tests, a good teacher. I do not believe he should be teaching intro courses as he is a difficult teacher and doesn't scale it down. You are going to want to study all material before tests as he is truly a ruthless grader. Won't hold your hand, best for more independent students
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIO100
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This was the worst experience I have ever had at a school. He makes his tests impossible to pass. I was lucky that most people around me were retaking the class because he is known for loving to fail people, so they helped me out a lot! He also will not answer his emails, except to give a rude, sarcastic remark, if you are so lucky to get a reply.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIO100
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is inaccessible outside of class. He brags first lecture about how many Fs he gives per semester. He will convolute even the simplest of topics to make it difficult to answer correctly on tests. For a 50 minute class he gives 75 question tests- expects everyone to come early and start exactly on time. If you have class before his you are SOL.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: D
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Worst professor ever!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIO229
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had to withdraw from his Invertebrate zoology class way too much information he acts like hes the only class your taking. Hes very smart and knows what hes talking about but its like he teaching medical school and not undergrad, my whole table failed his first test and i just withdrew smh dont do it
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: F
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
omg he's so monotone and is the type of teacher that teaches his students as if were all astro scientist taking a refresher course. i have so many friends who withdrew or failed.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I didn't have Dr. Burian for lab but I did have him for lecture. His tests in lecture were hard for a level 100. You really need to read the textbook and take detailed notes. Studying is a must for this class. I would consider taking his upper level classes, he is very smart.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
You have to really work hard in order to pass this class. He doesn't give out what you are supposed to study for the tests. You are better off taking notes on the slides after the class is over because he goes fast through them and since it's a lecture he doesn't slow down. He kind of expects you to know this information more than you probably do.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Ultimately, it's his social skills that give him a bad reputation. Burian says that attendance is mandatory, but only in the lab section because he doesn't take attendance in the lecture portion and puts all of his lectures on blackboard. He wants to know that you want to be there to learn the material and not just there for a course requirement.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- 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:
This man is ONLY at southern to research. He seems to have nothing be animosity for students and if anyone DARES to ask a question outright or via email he is dismissive and rude, providing a one word answer if replying at all. He opened his class day one bragging about how many people he fails and consistently starts class early! Should not teach
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Burian is a very intelligent man but is tough on his students. His lecture slides are not well organized and can be confusing. Attending lectures are a must. He is an extremely hard grader and does not offer any extra credit or chances to raise your grade. Many of his students do not earn credit for the course. He has very high expectations.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO429L
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is the most intelligent professor I've met and can teach you anything about Biology. He is a tough grader and holds high expectations. People say he is unapproachable, but that is a lie. Take the time to go to office hours and talk to him, he will help you in any way possible. He encourages you to take responsibility for you reading and work.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Burian is a very tough professor specially in lab. He grades lab reports very strict. He has outlines that you MUST follow or else he will deduct points SERIOUSLY. His lab exams are also tough. You must study very hard to be able to pass. For lecture, you must study all his powerpoints. Toughest professor ever. Study hard, you will be ok.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really didn't have much of a problem with the Professor I thought his critiques on lab reports were very harsh but as someone who is very experienced in the world of scientific research he was bluntly honest which is respectable. This had to be the toughest course I had ever taken if you have to take it prepared to work 500x harder than expected
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO229
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Absolutely brilliant man. The Walter White of Biology. Unfortunately, his brilliance brings a lack of empathy. So you have to deal with a satirical sense of humor and immense amounts of work given to really experience his intelligence. Worth taking; however, I would not take his classes if you do not adore bio. Love this dude!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: D
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I was on deans list with a 4.0 before taking this class. For a 100 level class this is probably the hardest class I ever had to go through. He will find any way to criticize your work. Most people in my class were retaking it because it is just that hard. If you can avoid taking this class with him I strongly recommend it
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIO102
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Burian is an odd guy. He is knowledgable, organized, and predictable in class, but exudes impatience and arrogance as well. Many times I've wanted to ask him why he teaches, because despite the high quality of his lectures, it seems like he strongly dislikes his students. Be prepared to work hard on your own. He will not carry you.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIO500
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Rude to students and fellow professors. If he tried to seem like he wanted to be in the class every now and then or was kind.... the students might actually respect and show up to class. Do not take any of his classes if you want to learn and discuss science. His powerpoints and attitude are awful.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: INVERTZOO
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
brilliant. tough, but brilliant.
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