Leonard Sutton - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Professor: Leonard Sutton

Department: Biology

College: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sutton is one of the most charismatic professors I've met who goes off topic down a rabbit hole and surfaces occasionally to the topic at hand. The amount of material covered in one class period is like drinking from a fire hose. If you show up, do all the extra credit and study outside of class to comprehend the material, you'll get an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, knows the material well. Goes off topic a lot, but goes over most everything you need to know. Just take good notes (ask him to post the PowerPoints), memorize the recitations (very representative of the exams), and do the extra credit papers. Also try and get a good group. Solid professor, just pay attention and it'll be easy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO2130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A little difficult but he gives you so many chances to not fail this class, go to class because he does explain everything very well. Tutoring also helps if you need it, hes a very cool guy and you can tell he loves talking about anatomy. Tests are hard though

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

really great teacher, even though lectures are kinda boring and long. just read the textbooks, write down notes from that and study the terms and processes and the tests are pretty easy. plus there is a lot of extra credit to gain for each test and group work is our participation grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, lectures are very long and boring. There are a lot of exams, however every single one has a quizlet to it with ALL the answers! I passed the class with a 91 and I HATE anatomy. Would definitely recommend taking this class with Dr. Sutton.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1150
• 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:

Sutton is a good teacher if your willing to read the textbook to prepare for tests. Lectures in class with group work. Occasionally puts notes online. Fairly easy tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I dont understand why this profs rating is so high. He is unable to make Anat & Phys. interesting at all. He has made the subject completely boring and turned it into just rote memorization. I do not like the way he teaches (reading paragraphs of ppts) & did not learn much from his classes. I guessed on all of the tests (using old knowledge).

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO1150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are ok, just pay attention to what he says and do the Pearson assignment. He goes over most of whats on the test, but sometimes goes off topic. Great professor and would recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good at breaking down his material and relating it to relevant occurrences in life. Easy-going professor. Easy participation grade and some online work but not much at all. Offers multiple extra credit opportunities. Has a good sense of humor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2130
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

7 tests+final exam. extra credit test and one of the 7 tests are take home. he gives out a lot of extra credit in class, attendance isn't mandatory but if you want extra credit then you should go. never in class the full 1 hr and 50 min. the powerpoints are in the back of the textbook, so I recommend the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4050
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test are all written, note taking all lecture, and pop quizzes/papers given daily but as long as you apply yourself you will do great in the lecture and lab. Dr. Sutton is a great professor who answers any questions you have and explains things very well!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1150
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Sutton for BIOL1150/1151. I really enjoyed him as a professor, he really knows the material he teaches, and you can tell he enjoys what he does. Lots of group work throughout the class. Professor Sutton is usually about 10 minutes late to class and usually let us out 30-90 minutes early every class. STUDY & PAY ATTENTION!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sutton is a super great teacher, his tests are kind of hard, but with all of the extra credit he gives, and plus the extra credit exam, it makes it super easy to do well in his class! 10/10 would recommend! :)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1150
• 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:

If you can take Dr. Sutton please do! He is so funny! He makes biology more interesting then it already is. He uses clicker questions like attendance, its 10% of your grade & its for completion not correct answers. His test are only 35 questions each and he drops the lowest test grade. Dont waste your money buying the book just get the access code

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO2130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Gets to class about 10 minutes late, always lets it out early with a break in the middle of each lecture. 8 exams but also up to 12 points of extra credit given for each exam. Go to class, he gives even more extra credit when a lot of students don't show up. Take home exam & optional exam that only gets you more extra credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO1150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Sutton. He is passionate about what he teaches and is very knowledgeable. He is usually a couple minutes late to class and won't talk to the class until he is ready to teach but you can tell that he is very well rounded and has a lot on his mind. Go to office hours and he will remember your name-which is always a plus.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is huge so don't expect a one on one unless you initiate it. The tests will need to be prepared for but they are not impossible. He gives plenty of extra credit toward each exam, one take home exam, and a bonus exam that can only help your grade. The people I hear complaining are the ones who clearly don't study and fail the exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was tough and did require quite a bit of advanced preparation for tests but it's not impossible to do well. The TA held review sessions before tests and that helped to determine what you needed to focus on most for the exam. Overall, not too bad of a class. Class is for an hour and 50 minutes but you always get out 20-30 mins early.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO4050
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the BEST professor I've had at ECU. He's hilarious! Gives plenty of extra credit; TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT! I've had him for 2130 and 4050 and it's been great! You will need to work for your grades and show up to class! Read the book if possible. It expands on what he teaches and with exams that's just Free Answer, it comes in handy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's pretty good, the test are not easy, but they are not super hard. If you pay attention in class, you'll do fine.