Dennis Anderson - Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

Professor: Dennis Anderson

Department: Biology

College: Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma City, OK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is a ton of work for this class. On the plus side, by having a lot of work, it helps to counter act some things that you may not do well on. He is a little slow at responding to emails and getting grades posted, but he has several classes. (So it makes sense) ... overall good professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO2343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Connect homework will take up most of your time with this class. Quizzes for two chapters at a time and unit exams. Takes a long time to put grades in so stay on top of your work to make sure you end up with the best grade. Has a "Golden ticket" you can use to make up ONE assignment you may have missed throughout the semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was supposed to be for NON MAJORS!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of time spent doing the connect homework. There are short quizzes for every chapter. You can fall behind pretty easy if you don't stay on top of it. The class was self paced, so just stay a week or two ahead and you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1113
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't communicate with you at all, you have to spend lots of time doing connect, homework, quizzes, and discussions. This class is online by the way, so it is all at home. Terrible class, would not recommend it!!!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor is great, but you really have to stay on top of things. There is a strict schedule. It's group labs all done through the internet and at home. If you do your reading and connect, you should do well. Took me a while to get in the swing of the quizzes. There is quite a bit of homework. Took me several hours a week.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

eh all the points add up so those little assignments end up making a huge difference, but there is no leniency in getting them done, so beware they can significantly boost or take down your grade

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pay close attention to the schedule; follow the designated assignments and the outcome shows! Perfectly arranged with all the necessary material. Labs seem like a lot, but they're not; and it's 60% needed overall (not per each one). You can definitely make a B or an A if you read and do the Connect And Labs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of work with this Online Bio class (expected). If you don't do all of the work, you won't pass. Professor Anderson is very helpful though and responds to emails VERY quickly. He also grades assignments quickly so you always know where you stand in the class. Of course, with an online class you can use your book for the testsquizzes

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really felt so much better taking biology this time around after taking Anderson. I had to drop before with Ramirez. Anderson does have timed exams and quizzes which is really not to bad. You have connect which forces you to read but its really helpful! If you study and do everything your asked in this online course you'll be fine and easily pass

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• 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:

Unless you are already into micro Don't take this. It is A LOT of dig deep information--NOT an overview--shoved into 16wks. He cares more about deadlines than what you know or any effort you put in. If you skip any question on a lab the entire thing gets a Zero. Same with anything being late, even by 1 second. SAVE YOURSELF & GPA! Don't take!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1113
• 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:

His podcasts and the chapters in the book tell you everything you need to know on the tests. If you have questions or podcasts aren't working he is very helpful. Material is very relevant to the tests and quizzes so no surprises come test time. Great class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• 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:

Great Professor. I took the class online. His syllabus and Deadline sheet are very detailed. Deadlines are plenty of time to do your work. I agree, don't wait till the last minute to do assignments. He is very helpful. I highly recommend taking his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO2343
• 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:

This class was only offered online,not my first choice. I have never taken a bio class in my life & was concerned with taking this one online. His unit questions are important review for the tests,tests are online with 90 minutes allowed for each test,I tried using the lab for help and received wrong information. Not a bad professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class summer 2011. Pros: answers emails quickly, Labs, Quizzes, and tests are online. Cons: sometimes he didn't grade labs adequately. Textbook is not really needed but if you need the book, you can get away with using an older edition of the book. class covers 25 chapters. 26 quizzes, 8 tests, 4 homework', 5 discussions, 12 lab quizzes

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• 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:

I took Professor Anderson's online Biology class! He responds promptly to emails and is crystal clear on what he expects from you in class. As long as you stay on top of the work load and don't wait until the last minute you will be fine! He offers power point presentations which are very helpful. It was just like being in a classroom! Great prof.!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Anderson responds quick. Online class is 9/10. I didn't even use the book at all. A total of 6 tests each 30 multiple choice questions. 32 multiple choice quizzes for the class. 5 discussion boards and 5 homework's. 12 lab assignments. Take this class online like i did. Don't take it on campus because it'll be a waste of time. You can get an A or B

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher! I took my Bio lab online and he was an excellent professor! He is quick to responsed and makes the labs easy! No lab booklet required.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO1114
• 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:

Took this class online after withdrawing from the same class on campus previously. This time I got an A with Prof. Anderson. He made a world of difference. He's clear on what he wants, his notes line up directly with his quizzes/tests. Rent your book, you'll save bank.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1113
• 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:

I took the online Biology and he's very clear on what he expects. As long as you read the book and read his lecuture notes it's a breeze. Also helps that the quizes and exams are open book/notes.