Roger Sauterer - Jacksonville State University,Jacksonville, AL

Professor: Roger Sauterer

Department: Biology

College: Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BY101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy but I did not enjoy his class. Freshman semester so it was partially my fault for not doing the reading as much as I should have, but he doesn't do a very good job of explaining things and is very old school. No powerpoints, no online notes, doesn't even use blackboard. Wasn't a fan.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sauterer is a very smart man. He seems to really know what he is talking about. However, I really struggled at times. He tends to get a bit off topic, though his stories are hilarious. I began the semester in the middle of the room. Then, I moved front row. Writing is extremely hard to read. GO TO CLASS! Write the optional research paper!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BY102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy but his class is quite difficult. Doesn't use PowerPoints and writes everything out on a chalkboard. His handwriting is terrible but he'll clarify it if you ask. Make sure to do the extra credit paper. Like I said, his class was very difficult.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sauterer can quite frankly put you to sleep, but he does love his job and he LOVES biology. Do the extra credit, it will definitely benefit you. I struggled on his tests, but did the extra credit and ended with an A. You gotta work for it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BY413
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doctor Sauterer is a great professor and an overall outstanding person but his teaching methods are very tough. He only uses the chalk board and no power points. If you do not show up to class you WILL fail. He defiantly knows his stuff and is very passionate. STUDY for at least a week for his exams or you WILL fail. He is tough but very wise.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BY373CELL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sauterer is overall a great guy. His class is hard and his lab is really long, but if you take notes and study, you will make it. What he says in class is EXACTLY how it is on the test. If he draws a picture or diagram in the board draw it too cause its on the test. If you cant make out his handwriting or missed something just ask him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BY373
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sauterer is a wonderful, caring professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy and knows what he's talking about. He writes EVERYTHING on the board but he has terrible handwriting, it looks like a 3 year-old threw up on the board. He's very nice and does study sessions after the class before the next test. The tests are nothing like the lectures.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sauterer is very nice however his teaching is awful. Be prepared to sit and listen to him ramble on and him write stuff on a board in *horrible handwriting. Alot of what he teaches lines up with his 300 level cellular bio class so the content is hard but not impossible. Tests are very hard, average was usually +- 50, but he does offer bonus.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BY373CELL
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HIS TESTS ARE VERY HARD. He writes stuff on the board, but not all of the details so be aware of that. He does offer an opitional research paper to replace your lowest test grade, and trust me you want to write it. His labs count as a test grade. I wouldnt suggest taking him if you are taking of hard classes. I wouldnt have if I had the option.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely knows what he is teaching. He does cough a lot, but he loves his cigarettes so what do you expect? Sometimes flashbacks to his college days where he was definitely a flower child! You will need to study, I suggest, a week. People complain but you can't expect to pass if you are lazy! I've taken him twice, and will take him again!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BY101
• 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:

Hilarious. 3 tests and a final - no homework. Doesn't take attendance but if you want to skip make sure you get the notes from someone. The class is just lectures but he writes EVERYTHING on the board so as long as your write down what he writes down and you study it, you WILL make a good grade in the class! Extra credit articles turned in weekly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BY373
• 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 professor, very thorough with his explanations and he really cares about what he's doing. You will need to take very good notes, I also recommend audio recording his lectures and listening to them again to add in more notes you may have missed in class. He also offers a chance to write a paper (5-10 pages) that you can use as an exam grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BY373CELL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I haven't taken a Biology course in four years and pulled an A. Everyone complains about how "Hard" he is, but you will do great as long as you show up to class, take notes, and study. BE SURE to get a copy of the old test. A lot of the questions are the same test to test, but he does change things up a good bit. You will be there the entire class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BY373
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He may cough a lot and have bad handwriting, but he knows what he is talking about. He post his notes online and writes the most important stuff on the board. On the first and last day of class you take a 15pt bonus progress quiz. 10pts extra on tests, optional paper to replace lowest test, counts lab as a test grade. If you show up and study, A.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BY373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you do not go to class it is impossible to pass! Test are all open ended. He writes notes on how to improve your score on your test but good luck reading his hieroglyphic hand writing! Lectures are long and expect an extra lecture for most of lab time including his long coughing fits and constant smoke breaks! AVOID AT ALL COST!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Biology has never been a subject of interest for me. With that being said, Professor Sauterer is great at want he does. At first I wasn't sure that I liked his teaching style, but considering I learned more about biology from just one of his lectures vs. an entire year of high school, I'd take his class again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BY373
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Let me give you guys a word of advice, DO NOT take Cell with him if you are taking more than 15 credit hours. Studying days in advance is essential to passing and making an A is possible with hard work. Lab is chaotic, and you leave more frustrated and confused on what experiment you just did. Definitely recommend Hamissou for Cell.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BY101102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really great and funny man, and I really enjoyed being in his class (as much as you can enjoy a 1 1/2 hour afternoon class). If you go to his office for help, he will do everything he can to help you understand (and love you forever). DO THE EXTRA CREDIT ARTICLES. They add up. You don't need the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BY373
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING TEACHER! He is hilarious to listen to in lectures and his tests are INSANELY EASY! You MUST go to his lectures because he only writes on the board. As long as you study exactly what is lectured in class you will make an A! I have done just that and have made over a 100 on all of his tests. Would take him for BY 373 any day!