Brian Paulson - California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

Professor: Brian Paulson

Department: Biology

College: California University of Pennsylvania, California, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Paulson is an excellent professor. He is willing to work with you on your grade i.e. extra credit. He rescues reptiles which is very sweet and only adds to his credibility. He is knowledgeable and good about meeting with you outside of class. Love how he runs his labs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest professor I have ever had, but I enjoy a challenge. Dr. Paulson made me work very hard for my A. He is very knowledgeable. His lectures aren't hard to follow, but to keep up with the material for the exam I did end up having to read the textbook, something I have never had to do. He is extremely helpful outside of class if you need it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall, at the end of the class, I feel as though I learned a lot, but throughout the semester, it was awful. His tests are nothing like his notes, so you must just know everything about everything. Barely passed the class. Do not take him if you don't have to, but that's just my opinion.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 486
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tests are mostly writing, long, & often last past the allotted time slot. I think he's intentionally difficult to make up for the easier profs in the department. Teaching methods aren't very flexible. See him outside of lecture & he'll help you. If not, you're blackballed & seen as someone who doesn't want to learn. Write the way he wants to read.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO486
• 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:

Dr. Paulson knows his stuff, and he expect you too as well. I won't lie and say that people can breeze through this class and not study. Tests are hard and entirely written out, but graded fairly and Dr. Paulson is always willing to help in private if needed. Study hard and good luck!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NEURO
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, pay attention and take notes and study hard using the book and you can pass his classes with no problem

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO486
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Paulson is a great teacher. Very funny if you have a snarky sense of humor. Tests are hard but fair. Very helpful in private. Lots of info to cover, but its all in the book.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Makes the class harder than it should be. Makes fun of students answers from time to time. Gives vague explanations to questions, has favorites.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard class. study hard. Dr. Paulson is kind of snarky.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO433
• 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:

I had him for Herpetology. He is a very nice guy, but his class is very difficult. No study guides. Lots of notes. For the 2nd lab practical we had to know at least a 100 different rep. and amph. and 20 frog calls. So it is hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• 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:

Great help, but very difficult class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• 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:

If you don't have any interest in biology then he is not the teacher for you. He is very interesting and full of information. He can answer anything you ask him but he is a more difficult teacher. He wants you to know the details and his tests can be tricky. I feel like I am learning a lot in his class though.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this dude is so freakin boring andhis tests are impossible

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYS328
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I studied a week for our first test and I knew everything and still got a low C on the test. He expects you to know every little detail and talks without repeating anything so you miss important facts. He teaches right out the book so you can follow along in class. He is rude and annoying,expecting everyone to be experts!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Paulson for neurobiology and physiology lab. He is fair and reasonable....all of you who are complaining took BIO 100...dont take the Biology majors classes if you dont want to learn biology. He speaks VERY fast and covers alot of information. A recorder wouldnt be a bad idea...also make sure you get the book because it helps alot

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

just studied for an exam for a week. pulled a 55. his tests are impossible. SWEET. dont take him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AWFUL. awful class. awful everything. He lets some classes have bonus and others homework. His test are impossible to pass. He does not curve even when nobody gets an A overall.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend taking him. He is rude and doesn't really know what he is talking about. He gives study guides for the exams, but about 7 questions out of 60 are from the study guide. The worst professor I have had yet. I would recommend taking someone else.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENS101
• 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:

Not an easy class, but if you take notes and study hard, you should be ok. Tests are very difficult. Good professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this unless you are a BIO major.. for education majors that are just trying to fulfill a general ed requirement DO NOT TAKE! Tests are hard and the only thing that will save your grade is his current event articles that you have to write.. i would not recommend him.