Ron Ruppert - Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Professor: Ron Ruppert

Department: Biology

College: Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• 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:

He's meh, he wants you to eat, breath, & sleep Anatomy as if that's the only class you're taking. His exams have an essay portion where he makes you study 8-10 essay questions but only two are on the actual exam & he's so proud of the torture he makes you go through. Also, his grading on those are VERY specific so be sure to notate everything.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO70863
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I expected a lot more from him since these ratings are so high, but he was pretty average. Pretty boring lectures and talks about personal things for so long instead of important material. I definitely had to teach myself throughout the year. Find people to study with for orals and start studying early. He is helpful if you go to office hours

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ron was one of the best professors I've had since I've been at Cuesta. As long as you show up to class and go to lab the class should be a piece of cake.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ronnie boy was my favorite professor this semester. He tries to make you laugh, but he isn't the best at it. Just do your work, it really isn't a hard class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO211
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was struggling in the beginning of the semester, I noticed the lectures would emphasize on subjects that were never on the test, and just graze over the test material. I stopped going to lecture altogether (lost 5 points each absence) and started acing the exams. I think hes funny and interesting, but I never learned anything from him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher and expectations are clear. He is very approachable and loves what he does. He focuses on the larger concepts in his lectures, which I prefer. This was a self-led lab class, and he did a great job on the audio part of it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

With this extremely difficult class, Prof Ruppert really makes sure you have all the materials, in lab and at home, in order for you to be successful. Youll have to study a lot, but Ruppert really is an amazing professor whos goal is to make sure youre successful.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Ruppert is my absolutely favorite teacher! He is funny, caring, extremely intelligent and makes learning sort of fun! If you want to pass, come to class. He does not like when students leave early or come late. Also never use your phone in class. Overall an amazing teacher!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Use your phone once, youre kicked out of class. Use it twice, you fail the course. Hes very straightforward. Hes helpful and understanding and invests A LOT of his time into biology, his students, and his job in general. If youre a lazy student, dont take his class. Do your assignments, youll pass. Hes very fair!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Find someone to study with in the ATLAB and try to stay on track. His lectures are easy to follow and he uploads them after class so you can go back with the study guide and review for the test. Lisa Schicker is the best one to take an oral with because she points out what things are important for the test and where the info is in the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I had not only at Cuesta, but Cal Poly too.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Disappointed. Seeing he has a lot of good reviews I expected a great teacher, but I honestly had to teach myself. Lectures are very boring & long. Take your orals with Lisa S. if you can! she is the BEST! Study guides are ridiculous & no help for exams. If you can, take Anatomy at AHC w Miyahara. He teaches you how to study for effective learning.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• 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:

It's a straightforward class. You need to get ready to memorize, ALOT of stuff. Do not take the exams and oral quizzes lightly, you're grade will suffer the consequences. Best advice, find study buddies, spend time going over and over material, and work hard. He will reward you if you work hard, and is very approachable. Wonderful lectures!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Ruppert is my all time favorite Professor. It is one of the hardest classes I have taken so far, but with a professor as amazing as him it wasn't that bad. He is always available to help. I recommend making a relationship with him and going into his office hours before a test HE HELPS SO MUCH. You have to work for your grade. make a study group

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is super knowledgeable and its a super interesting class. LOTS of work and memorizing so be prepared.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ruppert is really passionate about teaching and a super cool guy. You'll definitely need to put the time into studying and going to the lab, but it is manageable. The tests were a little difficult for me but the oral quizzes could really help your grade if you study study study. Overall he's a really good professor!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Live in the Anatomy lab and you will pass. You know you're doing well when anatomy starts to pervade your life outside class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Ruppert is a great professor. He has been teaching for over 30 years! I had him for Human Anatomy and Desert Biology (which I highly recommend taking.) In anatomy, the orals will walk you through the lab objectives. I would suggest forming a study group early on and going over the models together. Mr. R is a super knowledgeable professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed this class. Rupert is a nice guy. He voices the audio labs as well and is pretty good at explaining things. He often makes silly jokes ("Am I going too fast? Use the magic finger!") Showing up late or leaving early seems to be his pet peeve. The reaction papers were super easy and a free 5 points every week so show up to the lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super fun guy, if you're taking anatomy you have to have him! The class is very difficult but so is every other anatomy class. One of my favorite teachers Ive ever had.