Harvey Ballard - Ohio University, Athens, OH

Professor: Harvey Ballard

Department: Biology

College: Ohio University, Athens, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ballard is one of the best professors at OU. Prior to his class, i wasn't that interested in gardening or plants in general. His passion and interesting lectures changed that almost immediately. I would definitely recommend taking his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Easy class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

An absolute angel!!! He gives you a million chances to do your work right and he wants everyone to pass. I adore him and he makes me even more interested in plant bio :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is really generous and understanding towards his students. He brings a bit of himself into his lectures, telling anecdotes that make him and the content relatable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Harvey is first gen,and a huge study abroad supporter and will use some class time to have visitors related places. He has one final group projects and a few short assignments throughout the semester.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Harvey is the most caring prof. I've had. Really focuses on making learning enjoyable and painless. Great guy, easygoing no BS.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

So sweet and caring

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Harvey was one of my favorite professors. He is the most caring prof I've had at OU so far and is so passionate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You only have 8 assignments in this class and if you use correct format you will pass with an A. Show up to class and thats it. Love love love harvey and his sense of humor. Possibly my favorite teacher here.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASIEST class you will ever take at OU! Class attendance is not mandatory but he is so into what he teaches you will literally feel so guilty if you skip. Sometimes he takes attendance for extra points so if you aren't gonna make it to class let him know. NO TESTS. NO PAPERS. Just maybe 5 assignments you can google & a powerpoint. Brought in food!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Harvey Ballard is a wonderful Professor who is extremely passionate the environment. He wants you to enjoy learning the information, so there are no tests and few assignments. Unfortunately, because of that, it was very easy to not get out of bed for his 9am. I would recommend his class to any non-bio-major looking to fulfill a credit:)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PBIO247
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best class I've ever taken, super cool, nice professor. Would recommend to anyone.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the most amazing professors at Ohio University!! The class itself is very easy. Consists of about 6 one page reviews on a topic of your choice, a small powerpoint on a topic of your choice that you submit online, and a group project for the final. Harvey really cares about his students. He is willing to meet just to talk about life.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No tests. No quizzes. Just a half page paper every other week about something cool related to plants. A very easy class, but Harvey made it that way since it was a non-major class. Made it pretty cool and he himself is a pretty cool guy. Would highly recommend him and the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance definitely not required. Not a single test. Very few homework assignments, but they were extremely easy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I personally don't enjoy lectures every class period at 9:00 am because I will not be able to stay awake. But if you're really interested in plants and enjoy power points this is the class for you. He is very nice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Harv is a great professor! Attendance does count for a grade, but he is such an interesting and passionate guy that going isn't a struggle, even if you've it got it early in the morning. There is no need for a textbook, didn't use it a single time. Easy points, and overall a great guy!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 5105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take this advice. Harvey Ballard is by far the best professor i've ever had. Instead of giving out testsexams, he lets students learn the material in a more creative way. The only assignments he gives out are 8 slide Power points, and 2 paragraph plant reviews. No tests or quizzes.. just Power points which take less than 20 minutes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PBIO2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really easy, good teacher. Also a super nice guy. No tests, just small Power Points.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PBIO3190
• 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:

Ohio Flora is probably the best class I have taken at here. I am a senior in wildlife conservation and he is the sole reason I picked up a plant biology minor. He also know his stuff and has a passion for plant biology in general. Take everyone of his classes offered you will not regret it... we love you harvey