Gregg Dieringer - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Professor: Gregg Dieringer

Department: Biology

College: Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GBIO02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

GenBio: Very monotone, and the lectures are boring because he reads word for word from his powerpoints. He takes attendance at 5 random times, so skip class at your own risk. He also offers 50 points worth of extra credit. The tests are not difficult if you do the quizzes. Overall, not the best, but there are definitely worse options.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL04102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He reads word for word off of the power points, and the only reason to go to class is because of his sporadic attendance taking. Not much from lecture is on the test, it's mainly from the quizzes. He is extremely boring to listen to and not engaging whatsoever. I usually like science but he ruined that for me

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 0410701
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

lectures cannot be understood at all. he doesn't help student. for twice i have begged him for my work that i have done, not got any points. easy to get marks too. not that much hard. still i i would take somebody else if you really like to study and understand things.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Monotoned and quiet, SIT CLOSE TO THE FRONT. 25 attendance points, 5 random days throughout the semester. tests are pretty easy, 50 EC points, drops lowest test score. Good guy, average teacher, EASY CLASS.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Got an A & even failed a test b/c he'll drop lowest of first 3 tests and has up to 50pts extra credit on easy quizzes. Hard to pay attention in class. I didn't read book, just went over notes a few times before tests. Didn't seem like the most friendly or helpful, although I never asked.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO04102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Okay this class was super easy. He gives loads of extra credit and has power points. His voice is monotone but he's endearing. I got above 100% because of all the extra credit but I read the book cover to cover and did all the practice stuff online. Tests come almost word for word from those.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

When the semester started I thought this class would be impossible. So far I have moderately tried... He offers 50 EC points, you get 25 attendance points, and he drops the lowest grade. Boring class but very easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is a terrible teaacher. He basically just reads the powerpoint right off the slides and his test I swear are impossible to study for. He isn't much help at all, and he stutters when he lectures plus he has a monotone voice. Avoid him at all cost!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GBIO02
• 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:

TAKE GEN BIO ONLINE IF YOU CAN!!! It is almost word-for-word regurgitation from the textbook. Assignments are very easy but exams are pretty difficult. Answer banks do exist online if you Google. He was picky about certain things (which are clearly outlined in syllabus) but was helpful when I e-mailed him with a request.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Most BORING class I've ever had. You'll be ok if you study the online quizzes but I would take someone else if you can.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was boring to listen to. I hated going to this class because the lecture had nothing to do with the tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO5
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

such a BORING teacher. if you do the online practice quizzes & skim through the book, you'll do fine. takes attendance 5 times, and there's like 4 tests throughout the semester, which are all multiple choice. a lot of the questions on his tests are from the online practice tests. he's an OK teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO02
• 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:

Dieringer is a OK teacher. He takes 5 attendance out of the year. Also he is kind of smart, so try not to ask questions if you do the quizes on the website you will do fine. He also gives extra credit. But he's rude !

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was not very helpful at all. His lecture notes had barely anything to do with the tests. He does drop the lowest test grade though, and there is possible extra credit. The tests are extremely hard even after studying for 2-3 hours per test. He does not allow make up exams, no exceptions.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was not very helpful at all. His lecture notes had barely anything to do with the tests. He does drop the lowest test grade though, and there is possible extra credit. The tests are extremely hard even after studying for 2-3 hours per test. He does not allow make up exams, no exceptions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENTO336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are difficult however he's very helpful when it comes to the bug project. He's easy to talk to but he tends to get a little long winded at times. Very nice, just make sure you read the book and notes and ask questions!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO03
• 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:

Tests did NOT come from online textbook quizes. Hard not to fall asleep during his lectures. Worst instructor I have ever had... EVER!! Also not willing to help students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dieringer is horrible. The class is horrible as well. He has no desire to help students. I barely ended up with a B in his class. The first two tests had the questions from the online website, but I guess he caught on because the rest of the semester they were impossible. Take advantage of the extra credit quizzes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Like everyone else said, he takes most of his tests straight from the online quizzes on the textbook site, which really helps out on the tests. He's a nice guy, but he can't hear out of one ear, so when he asks a question (which is rare) you have to yell. Then if you get it wrong you feel like an idiot. Trust me. Easy class though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Doesn't care if you show up and he doesn't even look up at the class. He doesn't care if the class understands because he never stops a second during lectures to ask questions. The tests were extremely hard even with the online quizzes. I don't know why he is a professor. There has got to be something he is better at.