Darrell Ray - University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN

Professor: Darrell Ray

Department: Science

College: University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

To sum up, he once said its been proven that the lecture style of teaching is extremely ineffective, students retain almost nothing because theyre trying to multitask. He then proceeded to teach the semester lecture style. Its hard and youll need to study a lot, but hes really decent. I passed with an A, but it definitely stressed me out.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He makes it easy to take notes, but tests are pretty hard. Attendance isnt mandatory, but day he gave everyone an extra 10 point pop quiz just for showing up because so many skipped that day. Each test is set out a little different so be able to use different techniques (matching, true/false, multiple choice). he makes dad jokes.. just laugh

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray's lecture can be equated to watching paint dry. Lectures are difficult to take in because he doesn't allow you to print the powerpoints so you furiously copy instead of paying attention. Tests material is broad and even more difficult when he gets specific. Taught new material for final LITERALLY a couple days beforehand. Ridiculous!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very boring, but he is still an interesting person. He tries to make the material entertaining for the whole class, no matter your major. Take notes and study they thoroughly because he is very detailed with his test questions.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor. He lectures the entire time and does not teach from the book. You will never know what chapter you are on and his jokes are corny.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray was a great professor. He was funny and never started class too early or got out too late. We got out of class early a few times. His tests and quizzes are easy as long as you study. Be prepared to write at least three pages of notes every single class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO120
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Ray's class compared to Bio 110. He was very understanding. He kept his lectures interactive, interesting, and understandable. I would definitely advise you to take him if you can, and I'm kind of unsure how some of these people draw the conclusions they have.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray was a great teacher. What I didn't learn early enough was that his tests come straight from his lectures, near word for word. Just show up to class and start studying your notes for both quizzes and tests a several days in advance and you will come out with a decent grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO331
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Ray is a teacher that in definitely crazy about the subject he teaches, however he teaches on a broad level yet his tests are very in depth. You cannot just generally know the notes. You much understand the concepts. He also doesn't put his power points online so you need to go to class even though attendance isn't necessary!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rude. Unapproachable. Made me feel bad for coming to his office hours for help. No notes or slides on blackboard. I am a good student who actually tries, but he treated me like he didn't even want to know my name. Very different compared to most UTM professors who are personable and want their students to succeed. Would never take him again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray is great at explaining biology. He gives good examples, and he wants you to succeed. However, He isn't very approachable. He is kind of rude, but overall a good teacher. His tests are based on his notes, just about word for word. Go to class and look over notes you will do well!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray is a great teacher. He gives examples to help you understand the material and no the material isnt super easy but If you know the definitions and can give examples you can make a good grade. I had a D at midterms and after I found that out it got better and I had a high B

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

biology doesn't come easy to me & it was clear this would be no picnic after the first test...why make the tests so difficult? i managed to get a good grade on 1 of 3 & his "there are no surprises" speech right before the final was absurd as Ray once again shuffled questions & re-worded phrases that I thought I had a handle on-kind of an asinine

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult class. He's a nice man, good teacher. The tests are really hard, no matter how hard you study. Take someone else if you can.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ray is hilarious, and his tests come straight from the powerpoint. Pay attention in class and study what he posts online and you'll do great

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ok professor, I had a hard time with biology in high school and he didn't make it much better. Tests are extremely hard even if you do study. Class was boring but his corny sense of humor made it a little better.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO331
• 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:

Dr. Ray's class isn't too bad. There is a lot of material on each test and it will take hours to study, but as long as you study until you know all the material, you will do well. Don't expect to get your tests back on the next class day though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL331
• 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:

I loved this class! Dr. Ray is a great professor, and I now want to take more of his classes and do research with him. you have to study, like any class, but his tests are pretty straight forward. if you have the opportunity, take Dr. Ray!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher. He enjoys his job. Not boring if you can get into biology. Take notes and understand them you should do just fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall, I didn't like his class. I like him as a person, but when it comes to his tests and quizzes he's never clear on what's going to be on them and they usually cover a lot of material from the text book, which he never mentions. I would not recommend him unless you're forced to take him.