Raymond Winstead - Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Professor: Raymond Winstead

Department: Biology

College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for lab and he was a great professor. I really enjoyed having him! I definitely suggest going to his office hours to get extra help with the labs and topic talked about in class because he is very good at explaining. Take him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i had him for lab - he's amazing. super nice and passionate. though he does make the math diffulcult and it shouldn't be. very helpful and will do anything he can to make you understand. two lab reports and ten quizzes but are super easy. I'D HIGHLY RECOMMEND DR.WINSTEAD. plus when it rains, he takes you for ice cream. ;)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him in the summer; a very passionate man about the earth and enjoys teaching. Sometimes he can go off on tangents but he is entertaining. His tests can be difficult but not if you study. GO TO CLASS, he likes those who do!! Labs can be kind of dull, but if you go to class and make an effort he's willing to help. Overall, hes awesome, take!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is a requirement for most who are not BIO majors or for people who hate biology they don't understand how to study for these classes so don't listen to the negative comments. This site is to rate the professor and its not good if you stupid people who got bad grades come on here and say negative things. HES ACTUALLY A GREAT PROF Take Him

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very endearing little man. Can be a little boring, but is kind of funny. Clearly passionate about what he does. All material necessary for exams is covered in class and often handouts of material are given as well. Don't really need the book. Drops one or two of lowest exams. Just go to class, take notes, and review before exams and you'll be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am TERRIBLE at biology... Dr. Winstead was very tough for me. Your grade relies on a few tests that you have to study your butt off for. I studied a lot and got B's and C's on the tests. He has a dynamite personality but is very tough. I'm not sure if I would take him again...all I can say is, I'm glad I didnt have him for lab or I'd be failing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• 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:

This guys class is ridiculous, his tests are the hardest I have ever had to take and there not fair sometimes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr Winstead is one of the best professors at IUP. Do not listen to the comments on here. The people that did poorly did not apply themselves. He loves what he does and if you show a true interest in the subject he will help you in any way possible. His test are slightly difficult but if you actually take notes in class and study, not just read over your notes, then you will be fine. He makes it perfectly clear to try alternative study methods. He is a great guy, good teacher and a possible A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very tricky tests, rambles on during class about his inventions, not a very clear teacher....I wouldn't take him ever again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• 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:

You can definitely tell he's very passionate about Biology, but this class has been the toughest for me to get an A in. 7 Exams each are 20-30 questions, you can drop 2 but it's impossible to get an A on them! Take him if you're really serious about Biology..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• 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:

nice guy, and really easy class if you just pay attention. He gives you chapter outlines at the beginning of each new section and almost all of the questions from the test are covered on the outline. There are only a few from the "reading" that no one ever does, but it's easy enough to guess the answers. Just don't talk during lecture...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• 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:

It's a really easy class if you just pay attention. He gives you chapter outlines at the beginning of each new section and almost all of the questions from the test are covered on the outline. There are only a few from the "reading" that no one ever does, but it's easy enough to guess the answers. His lab quizzes are a little more difficult, but no

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

clear, helpful, many short exams

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Show up, listen, get an easy A

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy if you go to class and take notes. Skipping class or not paying attention will absolutely kill you, though. You take 7 exams, and he drops the lowest 2 grades. Loves what he does and is very enthusiastic. Don't talk in his class...he hates that. I'd definitely recommend him to someone that will go to class and do the work. NOT THAT HARD!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• 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:

I would NOT recommend taking his courses! He's boring. He is bitter. He is not a very good teacher what so ever. But on the up side, he loves biology...Not that it benefits his students AT ALL! I studied so hard and barely passed. His exams are killer.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good guy but very boring lectures. Good for lab but not lecture. Tests questions are challenging even if you study because of the way they're worded. If you go to class and pay attention though you will do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class, pay attention and study it is a hard class but isn't that the point of college to be educated at a higher level. Super nice guy and definately loves what he does.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• 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:

I took biology in high school and this class was even harder than that. I don't think this is a beginning level course. Professor doesn't care about his students.office hours due to being in class when they were. He would not do it. Do not take him. I studied a lot and failed all the tests. Doesn't even teach what's in the book at all.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's very passionate about biology but not a very teacher. In lab he's tolerable but his lectures are awful. He means well and does his job but don't take him if you don't like biology.