Vince Connors - University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Professor: Vince Connors

Department: Biology

College: University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor, Dr. Connors is able to explain complex things in more simple ways to understand without being condescending. Bio 101 is a difficult class but Dr. Connors is an excellent professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to attend class. He lectures quickly, but if you have questions he is more than happy to answer. He quizzes often. Twice I had to correct when he marked answers incorrect when I had gotten them right, but other than that, he's proficient.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO102L
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Connors is a tough teacher, not very lenient and is very brutal when grading quizzes and tests(no partial credit for anything). Expectations are high, even though several students in my class weren't even biology majors. Quickly went over powerpoints and refused to provide them for reference. Lab report instructions contradictory.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Connors has high expectation from students, as he should. If you study and pay attention, you won't have a problem getting at least a B. Tests and quizzes are straight from lecture. If you are confused about something, go talk to him. He is more than willing to help. Is it an easy class? No, but you get out of it what you put into it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO101A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I dropped his class. First exam with only 2 people pass with a C!! He comes off kind of rude to me. Everyone in class seems scared of him & he tells us we can't ask him questions unless it's outside of class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher but very tough. On the first exam 2 people got C's and the rest of the class got F's. On my exam, I got the answers right but not with enough details so he gave me partial credit and no credit (mostly no credit). With this class, study like your life depends on it. Listen in class, go to tutoring and SI. let him Know who you are.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Knows what he is talking about and is always willing to help. Is a tough grader but hey it's biology what do you expect? Work hard pay attention, take notes READ ALL MATERIAL and you should be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 101
• 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:

I don't mean to be disrespectful but I'm honestly shocked that this man still has a job, haha! He constantly brags about how many "magazines" and stuff he's published when in reality no one cares. I'm usually GREAT in science but he was so bad it made me want to consider changing my major. Lab was enjoyable but his lectures were terrible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The most confusing professor I have ever taken. He didn't specify what was going to be on exams and he always got off subject. His class requires you to do a lot of INDEPENDENT studying and learning; you basically teach yourself. The exams really make you think and are very tricky. You have to beg for help. Very degrading to students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I must be completely honest & say that this was the worst teacher I've ever had. He does make rude comments about women in some of his lectures. I've NEVER had problems with any of my professors and passed all my classes but his and I studied day in and day out. He only helps who he wants and is VERY arrogant. I pray that you do not take his class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I made a decent grade in the class (B) but I dreaded going. Connors made rude comments about women in biology and when I tried to talk to him about my interest in research, he was dismissive. He is arrogant, uninspiring and overall, a poor teacher of the subject.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL305
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is rude, unprofessional, and just plain old mean. Very arrogant and not helpful in the slightest. Only take him if there is absolutely no way around it. Worst professor I have ever had.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a very good teacher and not very boring. He does go fast with the note and it is a lot of material. His class is very hard; however, he is not dull to listen to and he tries to make it a fun class--well as fun as lectures could be. And that is all the class is, also he uses connect (online quizzes and homework) that took me hours to finish.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO101A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a pretty cool professor whenever he is NOT rushing. On his Last lecture be prepared because hes just going to skim through everything veryy quickly. His class is very time consuming because he makes it more in dept then needed to but he also explains it clearly and helps you understand. Study. Study. Study is all I have to say. Good Luck!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Connors is a jerk. He mocked me for not understanding something. He is a terrible lecturer. Spends the whole class trying to scare people away from Biology, lecturing about time management.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SBIO540
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr.Connors is a very hard teacher and Immunology is a very hard/interesting class. But you need a hard professor like him to prepare you for your graduate/med school classes. If u study his notes and read the text book, you can make a good grade. Requires VERY detailed answers on the tests. He gives improvement points on tests. Picky lab grading.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• 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:

He is a good professor. The content is sort of hard but he does make it harder. If you have a choice take Bannan, shes REALLY boring but a lot easier.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr.C is a very challenging professor but if you work hard, you'll do just fine. The tests are straight from his powerpoints and from the chapter questions in the book.It never hurts to read the chapter for a better understanding of the material because his lectures are quite fast. DO NOT take him if you want an easy grade!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed having Dr. Connors! So much that I have him for BIO 102 lecture again. He is encouraging, but he can def tell the differece between a slacker and someone who participates in class. Make sure you look over Chapter Review Questions in textbook! His exams are very straight forward.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy for the most part; can be arrogant and mean sometimes, but what can you do...lol