Dave Truesdale - Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Professor: Dave Truesdale

Department: Science

College: Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the coolest teachers I ever had the pleasure of sharing a classroom. He knows his stuff. Teaches for the joy of it, since he could retire a couple years back. Easy clear lectures, makes the 3 hour class feel like its a lot less and makes it enjoyable. If you have questions he's there ready to go. if you need 101 take his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Means well. Loves what he does. He's awesome

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• 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:

BIOL 101 LAB. Show up to class on time and do the exercises he assigns in class and get an easy A. He's one of those teachers that wants to be there as much as you do NOT MUCH AT ALL. Some of his quizes are a joke and easy. You get to leave as soon as you finish your work and show it to him. Easiest final I've ever taken.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Toook his lab class for gen Bio.. Easiest class I ever took! Just come to every class on time and you get an A just like that! My final was a word game we all played togather as a class.. He is an awesome dude!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• 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:

Easy class. Open book quizzes...doesn't check the lab book and you don't have to stay for the whole lab. He doesn't really care what you do, as long as you pass the quizzes...pretty easy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy class as long as you show up. He has this dry, witty sense of humor that kept the class laughing; I found him very amusing. I would definitely reccommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is very disrespectful and needs to learn how to talk and approach ppl in a better way...Needs to loose the attitude..If u want to be respected when talked to..dont take truesdale..take baldwin or another bio professor..I highly recomend..

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's cool but just dont like the way he handle his class. I got a B in his class but learned nothing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• 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:

Grade is based on four tests taken through the semester and the final isn't cumulitive. He lectures through powerpoint and provides notes online. As long as the work is done, easy A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a very fair teacher, attendance is not taken, but going to lecture is a great help he is very clear with his lectures and explains concepts that may seem complecated in the book, he is very simple and great for a non science major. Tests are very fair if you study and keep up with the information, good teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

grade based solely on a few open-lab-book quizzes & "lab book checks" [which he doesn't check... you just tell him you're done with the lab & you get points]. don't miss any quizzes or your grade drops. i wanted to shoot myself in the face whenever he talked.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

okay professor, doesnt take attendance making it easy to slack off. Grade based solely on 4 tests. No homework.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is an ok teacher. if you read all of the lecture notes, which come straight from the book, you will be fine. he tries to be funny. i tend to fall asleep in his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The only thing you have to show up for is the tests. 4 per semester. And a nice curve is added in also. Lecutures are all in powerpoint and last about an hour per. Review Questions and Study Guides are helpful in studying for the tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love this man! Relates bio to everyday life and makes lot of jokes. Doesn't check attendence and no homework, only studying the book. Lectures are clear and concise. Tests are not exactly easy, but he provides you with as much help as you need. Plus, he seems to know everything about bio.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASY A.TOOK HIM OVER THE SUMMER,ALLOWED STUDENTS TO USE LAB BOOKS WHILE TAKING THE QUIZES.HE DOESN'T CHECK LAB BOOKS TIL THE END OF SEMESTER.MAJORITY OF YOUR GRADE RELIES ON YOUR QUIZES AND IF YOU APPEAR TO BE PARTICIPATING.HE HAS A SARCASTIC HUMOR.IF YOU ASK HIM A QUESTION, HE TENDS TO RAMBLE ON AND ON AND ON.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was a very nice teacher. His powerpoints got to the point and he provides the notes online. His tests weren't that bad. He doesn't really check attendance, so for a late-comer or a skipper that's a good thing. However, he's slightly funny, he presents some interest in what he teache, and he gets to the point.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. His lecture was somtimes boring but sometimes very interesting. He also was happy to answer q's. If you use the study guides and the lecture notes that he provides online you will have an easier time in his class. He grades on a curve which is nice. Study guides really help on tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's very nice and smart. He really knows what he's teaching. Funny and interesting. He curves and test are not hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take his lab NOT lecture. Test on lectures very hard,Test q's are not on notes, better off studying on your own. Good Luck!