Bill Curless - Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Professor: Bill Curless

Department: Biology

College: Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Although he takes some getting used to, Dr. Curless was one of the best professors I have ever taken. His tests are easy and he is always there for you when you need it. Mos of the tests also had extra credit. There's no way you can fail this class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am currently taking his Life Science lab. He's GREAT! He uses real world applications to teach the material which makes it very easy to remember. His class helped me do well in Lovelace's Life Science class as well. His laugh is hilarious. Easy A. I definitely recommend him! Such a sweet older man who definitely knows his stuff! Take him!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy gen-ed class with a decently fun project that counts for about 1/3 of the grade. Know how to draw the diagrams (as someone else said). Other than that, teach yourself and likely get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LIFESCIE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So I am a senior and I took him over the summer. Let me just say this was the most boring class I have ever attended at FAU! He says he takes attendance but he does not. I only showed up 3 times and got a B+. DO the project and study the book. Not his notes too much. He told us to study chp 1-3 and the first exam only had chp3 LOL.Very disorganized

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took him over the summer; easy gen-ed science class. Get the book, read, and know how to draw the diagrams (he doesn't tell you this part). Lenient grader with an easy project that is 1/3 of the grade. You could do a LOT worse, so take him if you can.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BSC2032
• 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:

AWESOME TEACHER! Leaves the details to you to learn but covers the important stuff & then some! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BSC2085
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

-3 exams, one is take home -attendance only mandatory if you cant teach yourself with the book -his lectures contain a lot of biology(animals) so lectures can be helpful for some exam q's -count on him being 10 minutes late to class every day -on days that nobody shows up to class he gives 4 points extra credit -no powerpoint, disorganized

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BSC1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Curless is awesome!! He is funny, gives extra credit and gives a take home test... what more could you ask for!!! I was so scared to take Anatomy because i heard it was challenging, but i did great thaks to Curless :)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BSC2085
• 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:

Wonderful guy! He genuinely cares about his students and is fascinated by the material he teaches. He arrives late fairly often and is quirky, but WONDERFUL! Study his notes and visit his office for explanations and you will be fine!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doctor Curless is one of the best educators I've ever known. He not only knows his stuff and teaches it well; but he gives practical real world applications of the material. I had him for A&P I and II, and I wish that he taught other classes I am taking.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is funny and knows what he is talking about. He is very accessible, answers questions, treats us with respect, and his projects are fun.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BSC2086
• 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:

He's very enthusiastic about the subject which is great bc he makes it interesting. I'm currently taking his class in the summer, so you need to attend every lecture and stay (he lets you out early many times). Write down as much as you can. Including marine biology. It will be on the test! Maybe even record lectures. An A is definitely possible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BSC2085
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great and funny man

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great professor, he is so funny and he cares a lot about his students. He is very helpful. The exams are not super easy but if you put in the time to study, its an easy A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Did not study at all for any of the exams and got an A. The tests are not to difficult. When it says "all of the above" that is the answer. Do the extra credit for the project it helps a ton. His lectures are incoherent sometimes as he goes on random tangents. Only 4 grades 3 exams and the project. Take this class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take Life Science with Curless, he is the most entertaining professor on campus. Once you hear his cackle and jokes you will understand. Easy course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

For Life Science class, not a bad prof at all. Only time I ever used the textbook was to take my own notes to study for the exam. All he does is lecture, one extremely easy project, exams are based on text material, but mainly his lectures. Exams are fairly easy since I remembered a lot of the science stuff I learned in high school.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BSC2085
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very good teacher. He gives take home exams but only one per semester. The exams are pretty easy if you come to class and take good note on what he talks about a lot. He repeats the things you should know for the exams. He's a very funny guy. I liked his class a lot. He doesnt have a set agenda but he teaches you a lot of good stuff. Take hi

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• 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:

His lectures are pointless, he rambles on about everything but the topic. The fun thing about the class is the field trips, but the exams are very hard, especially the last exam. i do not recommend him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BSC2085
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Curless is a good teach. he def knows what he is talking about. his tests are off of his lectures mainly so make sure you are a good note taker. he speaks very fast so make sure you can keep up. i love Anatomy and Curless can get me interested the whole time. MAKE SURE you take lab with lecture, it will def help you in the long run!