Donald Padgett - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Donald Padgett

Department: Biology

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very rude to students, has no respect for religion or differing opinions. Group projects are non-educational and a burden on your part. I learned nothing from lectures. "Review game" at end of semester had nothing to do with final. I learned nothing from this course and often left class angry.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Padgett is definitely one of the best professors Ive had at BSU in my 3 years here. He gives knowledgeable lectures & hes funny too which keeps class interesting. His tests are multi choice 50 questions. Take notes! Hell give u a study guide to prep for the test. Tests are hard but if you attend lecture & study youll be ok. Highly Recommend

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bio can be hard/ a lot of information but he makes it interesting. Every class we take notes, make sure to be there so you get all the infor! Do not get the textbook, class notes are the only things on the tests. 3 tests with 5pts extra credit on each. 1 final based on the 3 other tests. Deff take him, as long as you study you'll be fine !!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor. But don't skip class because you'll miss the notes and he never goes over anything twice. Study for the tests. He gives extra credit options.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BI100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great prof. Would recommend taking his class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL122
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor, but speaks really fast and covers a lot of info super quick, so if you aren't paying attention you could miss stuff on the test. He provides a bathroom break for long lectures and has some pretty good jokes. He is skillful at getting his point across, but when he misses the mark he cannot explain it differently to help you

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• 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:

He expects you to just know everything that he knows. He writes on the board in class but once he erases them they're gone forever. A lot of the time he forgets to write down what he's saying and just talks. He's not very helpful either, I emailed him asking about my grade and he said to just study harder, which was not helpful since I was lost.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Padgett is a very difficult teacher. Biology is very difficult to begin with, but this was even harder. Really need to study for the tests. On the first day he said his passing average is in the low 70s. Participation or attendance do not count towards your overall grade. Be there for notes in order to hopefully pass the hard tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• 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:

First test is on 6 chapters. No one in the class did well. He did give you options for extra credit but not enough points to make a difference I fear. His lectures are interesting. He gives good examples but too much material to study for one test. Lots and lots of notes, don't miss class if you can help it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor!!! Lectures are very interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Engaging & funny. Tests are tough but fair & there's plenty of opportunity for extra credit. Yes, you have to do the work; yes you have to study & no, you don't need the textbook. You need to go to class and you need to take really good notes. Padgett is one of the best profs I've had at BSU

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher! He is very knowledgeable and humorous. He teaches with enthusiasm and explains the information thoroughly. That being said, make sure you study hard for his tests. He makes them challenging. You need to know the material very well and read questions carefully. They can be tricky. Overall, I am expecting an A- or B+.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was incredibly easy. There is no need to purchase the book. Everything on the exams is directly from his notes in class. Very friendly and will address any concerns you have. I would highly recommend Prof. Padgett.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was very boring. You db't need the book so don't bother buying it. His tests are ridiculous, I studied and couldn't get higher then a D. Half the questions weren't even reviewed. This is the only class that could stop me from graduating and getting my degree. I don't recommend him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• 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:

This guy can be pretty hilarious. He knows his stuff. You can more than likely get through the class without the book as long as you take good notes. If you don't, get the book. Tests are pretty straightforward some questions seem kind of tricky, but he is trying to test you to see if you really know the answer. Overall a really good teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO122
• 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 has a great sense of humor. He will accommodate your needs if you have an issue with anything. Very helpful. MUST STUDY and review powerpoints.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher! He explains things very well. He also gives a lot of information. As long as you pay attention in class and take great notes you will pass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is really impersonal and kind of boring. you dont even use your book that much, just make sure you read the power points a million times. Would'nt let me make up a quiz after having an operation on my foot... kind of a jerk.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL100
• 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:

Very nice guy with a good sense of humor. Tries his best to make biology fun which is nearly impossible. Definitely try to get this professor for bio.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed padgett as a professor - he's hilarious and know's his stuff. Ya the tests were hard, but not impossible - if you take good notes and go over them before the exam you should be fine. Plus he helps out with group work the days after the test. I definitely would take another class that he teaches