Steve Dyche - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Professor: Steve Dyche

Department: Biology

College: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests are really hard, but if you study and do the extra credit it helps your grade a lot. He gave everyone who showed up the class after the test 10 pts extra credit, so I came away with an A. His power points can be hard to follow, so I suggest using the book.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1100
• 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:

Very hard class. I had to get a tutor. I managed to get a C, but I was very afraid of not passing. His tests are pretty much impossible. If you're a girl, watch out, he will hit on you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice teacher, but do not take. His tests are absoultely impossible and his lectures do not help at all, he is very hard to follow due mainly to his age. Great guy, not the teacher you want if you care about your GPA though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dyche is a Fantastic professor who will be greatly missed when he retires.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The hardest tests I've taken in my college career. He also is elderly, so his voice isn't loud and doesn't travel. Sit in the front. I studied for the tests for hours...barely passed. HARD! Lots of extra credit though. No homework.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dyche is a very pleasant man, and is more than willing to help anyone out. I can say that his exams were the hardest exams I have ever taken in my college career. It was frustrating because I studied A LOT and never missed one day but the exams were still challenging. He offers extra credit which helps out a little. I wouldn't recommend taking him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

A very good teacher who loves his subject material, and wants to make sure that his students understand the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

I loved Mr. Dyche. He was always able to help when needed. He also gives a lot of extra credit. The class time is boring though. He can be funny at times. He gives you extra credit for good attendance. The tests were all multiple choice. As long as you studied the study guide he gives you, you will do fine. I would recommend taking his class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard Tests! Lectures didn't really help, mostly have to use the book.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Switched my major to Biology & continued on with PhD research because of his motivation and mentorship

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dyche is a really nice old man and is willing to help people who seek help, but he is up there in years and if you do not sit at the front of the class you cannot hear him. His test are hard, but if you study and do the extra credit work you'll be okay.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dyche is a very sweet old man that loves to interact with students. His class is difficult and the exams are hard. If you study a little each day like he suggests at the beginning or the semester you should do fine. Also, make sure you sit near the of the room because he talks so quietly.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is the nicest teacher you will ever have at APP. He cares a lot about his students and tries to help everyone! If you go to class and the study groups it is possible to make an A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He care about his students ALOT, but the class is hard. The tests are very difficult but he has study groups that help alot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Dyche is without a doubt the worst professor at App. Tests are impossible and the class is ridicolously boring. He pretends like he cares when he doesnt. Aweful aweful teacher who has no business teaching.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• 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:

Good guy who will help anyone who is actually making an effort. He's old-fashioned about technology, notes, and lectures, but really knows his stuff and how to communicate. You'll have to majorly study for his tests and be sure to sit up front, because he creates his test in the exact same way he lectures and it can be strange.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever. Tests were impossible and class was painfully boring. Do not take his class. I got a D in his bio class and then an A in 1102 with a different professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dyche is a great guy who loves his students. Gives seating chart the first day. Takes attendance. Gives hard tests. Read the book and you will do ok. Making an A is possible with much study. Speaks very quietly so you better get there early the first day to get a seat on the front row. Very helpful. Gives a little extra credit on each test. (3)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO1101
• 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:

Nice teacher. Gives hard tests. The lectures are not that helpful with doing well on the tests. If you study the chapter from the book you will do better than if you only go by the lectures.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1102
• 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:

Dr. Dyche is wonderful!! He is so adorable and will do anything he can to help you. He loves meeting his students and getting to know them. It is important to go to class or you will miss out on the material. His tests are only hard if you don't study!