Shawn Lester - Montgomery College: Rockville Campus, Rockville, MD

Professor: Shawn Lester

Department: Biology

College: Montgomery College: Rockville Campus, Rockville, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He explains his lectures very well. His exams are almost identical to the study guides so make sure to do them! Lots of failing grades in this class because they probably don't do the study guides he provides. If he emphasizes something in class multiple times you can bet it's going to be on the exam! He also gives 20 extra credit points which help

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is good teacher overall, be ready to work for the grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BI210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

These reviews about him being a good professor are not right AT ALL. He does not care about his students AT ALL. When you ask him questions, he is not helpful AT ALL. He is a tough and unreasonable grader. He makes you feel like unworthy of anything. Stay away from him if you can and save your GPA from a huge mess.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you study well the study guides for the exams and you will do fine. The lab is hard tho. The professor is overall good but he could be unclear about the labs.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, tough grader. Not the easiest class but he gives you all that you need to succeed. All that materials are posted to his website the first day of class. Listen to the test reviews online and answer the review questions at the end of the notes and you will get A's. Print out all lab grade sheets and turn them in or he will take points

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I came to class , no absences ! If you do that you will pass! I rarely studied for an exam and got an B as my final grade for the course . The exam is multiple choices , some has extra credit short answered question , and couple short answered question. He is funny ! Show up to class very important to get a good grade

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The course was easy, presented in an organized manner. Notes are given, records his lectures to his site. Little hw. If you sit by fridge in lab, good luck hearing anything. Don't trust the lecture book for info, since he grades only what he says in class . Makes disrespectful comments, and scoffs when people don't answer correctly

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Funny with his sarcasm and explains things thoroughly. Knowledgeable and answers questions. Exams are fair and not hard. If you study his lecture notes well you should be good. Getting an A is very achievable with effort. Also offers extra credit throughout the semes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• 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:

This professor is really cool, thats it. Hes doesnt give study guides or answers questions. His tests are really hard. Please consider other class before choosing lester. Most of these reviews about him being awsome they are lying. Not a good professor for micro.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the nicest and consummate professionals in his field. He makes the class pretty easy. He's also the quickest grader I've ever had in my entire life. Can be sarcastic and at times and very bold but aside from that great professor. He is unquestionably knowledgeable. He is very clear and records his lectures and gives study guides.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MICRO210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best thing about his class is his organized website... lecture recordings is provided there as well... I liked his class overall...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Lester is the best!! He is very knowledgeable of what he teaches and sets you up for success! Very quick grader, bonus points provided, and an *optional* final. Listen to his lecture recordings and take notes in lab in order to be ready for your tests! TAKE HIM, but remember to SIGN UP FOR HIM EARLY, spots for his class don't last long.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Audio recordings of all lectures online. Tests are completely from his notes. Print off before class. DO NOT MISS! Expect to participate. Funny, quirky and interesting. You will work but easy A if you do. Straight forward teacher. Extremely organized.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class during the summer so it was manageable. He helped us apply what we were learning to the real world. Be prepared to study a lot for quizzes and lecture exams. The lecture recordings online are really helpful for when you're reviewing for exams. Always read the lab manual before labs to be prepared for lab. He can be funny as well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lester gives you all the tools needed to get an A, but you have to do the work! He provides audio recordings of lectures and handouts that you fill out during lecture . His tests are extremely straight forward if you study and review his lectures. If your not willing to do the work expect to fail as the material can be tough

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Lester is a great professor. His class can be difficult if you don't pay attention to lectures. He gives you all the tools to be successful in his class and even has audio recordings of his lectures so you can go back and re-review his lecture. He does not ask trick questions. The things he repeats more than 3 time will probably on the test.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BI203
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible Microbiology & Biology Professor. He barely teaches in lecture and instead just talks. He has a lot of trick questions on tests and quizzes, is a very tough grader, and isn't helpful when you ask questions. I would take biology classes with other professors before signing up for Lester's!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor, hands down, at Montgomery College. He made what is usually a difficult class, very fun. That's not to say it isn't a lot of hard work, as with any class, you MUST put in the effort. Labs were very easy going, and very fun. With him you will learn a lot and gain an appreciation for Microbiology. TAKE HIM!!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• 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:

Professor Lester sets you up for success. He has all of his lectures recorded online. He makes you print out his outlines for lecture before hand. This ensures that you at least glance at the lecture before class. This also allows you to read along with lecture while he speaks. It was nice to be able to pay attention instead copying everything

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome Professor. Just be ready to work, listen to his recordings, read the study guide and you'll be fine.