Doug Gaffin - University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Professor: Doug Gaffin

Department: Science

College: University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am currently a junior. I took him my freshman year and he is my favorite professor at OU to this day. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met and he gets very excited about what he is teaching.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love Doug Gaffin. He is one of the best professors this University has! I am a biology major and currently in Bio 1134 since I took Zoology with Gaffin my test scores seem to be higher than my friends that took the other biology class, I think the course number is 1124. You must go to ACTION tutoring and speak to him one on one.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing guy. I had to take another tough science course the semester following his Zoology class and I missed him so much. Although I was in a class of over 400 students, he still says hi and calls me by my first name when I see him around campus. Fantastic teacher

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gaffin is great. He realized the diversity and amount of people that need to take his class and is able to accommodate them all. It's obviously a hard class, but with the resources he gives you it's easy to pass and very possible to make an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gaffin is an amazing professor. There's a lot of material. This class took up the most of my study time. Find a way to go back and review old material so that you can keep it fresh in your mind for the final. Tests are tough, but I made a 64 on the first one and made an A in the class. Lectures are engaging and entertaining. I love Gaffin!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a fantastic class. Like anything, you get out of it what you put into it, but if you take the time to study for the tests and complete the assignments, you're good to go!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Intro to Zoology with Gaffin was the hardest, yet most rewarding, class of my first semester of college. YOU HAVE TO PUT IN THE EFFORT. Go to his action tutorings and do all of the online assignments. His lectures are energetic and funny; I HIGHLY recommend not skipping unless you must. Overall, phenomenal professor just hard material to learn!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ZOO1114
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of the best professors. Consider yourself lucky if you get to get taught by him. He is funny, really knows what he is talking about. He actually cares for his 500+ students, and you don't see that very often. Go to class, always take notes, and ask questions. You won't regret taking this class with him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Read. Study. Work your hardest. Its so worth an A when you get it. Get ready for lots of homework and worrying but its a fun class and enjoyable. Dr. Gaffin loves what he does and makes the class really enjoyable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• 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:

Great teacher! Fun and interesting guy inside and out of the classroom. He makes lectures interesting. There are attendance pop quizzes every class. Test are very difficult.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Make sure that you keep up with the reading and ask questions when you get lost. Intro to zoo has a lot of terminology and concepts. The final is rough if you don't keep the old material fresh in your mind.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• 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:

Dr. Gaffin is amazing. I wish that he could teach the rest of my science classes. He is interesting to listen too and thoroughly enjoys teaching. Going to class makes a huge difference. I found that listening and trying to comprehend in class was my best study tool. He made what could have been an awful class very enjoyable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

You'll have to attend class since he gives pop quizes every lecture. However, if you pay attention (trust me you will) and read, they're easy points. Tests can be a bit tricky, but he helps you both in and out of class with your weak points. Overall, he a great teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough class to take as a freshman, but he gives you all the material you need to get an A. You just have to make sure you know everything in the "menus" aka outlines that he makes. I made study guides out of these outlines and it helped a lot. His lectures are really well-structured and organized which I loved. His organization helped a lot!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! So many assignments, good for a grade cushion.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gaffin is such a funny guy! He has the best lectures (he is a powerpoint God) and is always willing to clarify if you are lost. The class sizes are very large, but he is approachable. Show up, do the assignments and you've got an A. I would take another class with him if I could!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 1114
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Love Prof. Gaffin

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gaffin is a pretty good professor. He makes his lectures very fun and exciting, and he has some fascinating research. Little on the quirky side sometimes, but much better than having a boring professor. Tests are fairly easy but the homework takes a ton of time. Overall a good class and professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING Prof, Hard class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was difficult as a freshman level course but most of the students taking it are going to be in the health professions so you should be able to deal with difficult things. He is so much fun and I would take his class over any other any day. Show up, study, and visit action centeroffice hours and you will do great.