William Dunscombe - Union County College, Cranford, NJ

Professor: William Dunscombe

Department: Science

College: Union County College, Cranford, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible professor. He just reads his notes in class and takes a full letter grade off if you don't write the color of your exam in the correct box. Don't take him if you want to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor and helped me understand the material clearly. I will admit, he is a tough professor and you must devote many days of studying for this class. If you are looking to truly expand your knowledge on A&P and are willing to work extremely hard, I suggest taking Professor Dunscombe.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

GREAT lecturer. You really have to be prepared to take in every word he says, he's straight to the point and explains things really well! But he does speak pretty fast, so I suggest recording. Take really good notes, too! He's also pretty strict but VERY fair. Really understanding and nice if you follow his rules and directions!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

prof dunscombe is a very nice professor. He is Strict , very intense lecture. He does not tolerate kid crap. take his class because you want to learn something. His tests are a little tricky but study and you will pass his class. he is available after class for questions if needed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Dunscombe is an amazing professor with amazing lectures. You have to work hard to succeed. He doesnt want you because just memorize or be familiar with his notes, you will fail if you do that. You have to UNDERSTAND the material, and he makes it easy, you just have to study his notes, record his lecture, study consistently and you will be fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the most intimidating professors I've ever had. His teaching style is not for everyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Academically, he's good. Very strict. MUST TAKE NOTES! No exam retakes only IF he feels like it & if yes you MUST follow the request form or he 'll disregard it. Socially, he's horrible. If you're late, he stops lecture & makes a scene in front of the class & won't let you sign the attendance sheet. Other students had the same issue. Good luck guys

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Dunscombe is easily the greatest Bio professor I've ever had. Yes, he's a tough grader, and yes, a lot of people here say he's horrible, but they just didn't put in the work required of them. If you want an easy A, take someone else. If you want to actually LEARN the subject and will study a lot at home, TAKE HIM. You won't regret it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lectures, besides them being long.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dear Professor Dunscombe, Thank you for ruining my 4.0 GPA, I passed your class with C after studying all weeks nonstop. Your class made me consider to apply for 4-year colleges where professors aren't as arrogant and unapproachable as YOU alongside with abrasive Dr. Jones the head of the dean. I will recover from my GPA but your rep will not!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Bio105 and I made sure to take him again for Bio106. His explanations are very good, he provides real life examples and diagrams to make learning easier. With a nursing major Bio105 and 106 are some of the subjects you need to really grasp and he makes it easy to understand the concepts. Open book test but studying is a must.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

He is horrible and super hard.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest classes I have taken in my life. He is not a bad teacher. All test are open book but it doesn't really matter if you don't study. STUDY STUDY STUDY. I suggest that this class is taken alone, so you are focused on this class and this class alone. You can pass !

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this professor if you can. I ended up pulling a C . His exams are worded tricky and notes are unnecessarily detailed and specific . He doesn't even recommend using the textbooks be prepared to learn from pages of his own extremely detailed notes. Final exam is cumulative and has 200 questions which was overwhelming. Avoid.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Please avoid this professor if you have the chance. He is so rude! He gives tests with open notes but test questions have nothing to do with the notes. You can study for weeks and still do bad in his class. The only grades in his class are test grades so if you are not a good test taker, please avoid! Worst professor Ive ever had.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I really wish I can say something nice but Professor Dunscombe is HORRIBLE. By far the worse professor I've had. He's so disrespectful and his notes and lectures have NOTHING to do with exams. He should be fired or something I never seen such a horrible and disrespectful professor ever. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader. Avoid at all costs. You can study all you want and the tests are open notes, but you will still do poorly. Acts like the lectures are timed and he has to talk as fast as he possibly can. Get ready to teach yourself everything..

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Most inconsiderate professor ever. Really knows his stuff so expects his students to know everything just like him. only goes by his notes. if you missed class forget it, you'll email him and asked him what you missed he will respond "went over this in class". tests are open note but questions are hard and cannot find them in notes. Unapproachable!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO105003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable and lectures the entire class time - speaks fast. Notes pages that he hands out are great. Hard grader and has crazy 'rules' for his tests. Very rude. If we don't get to the information in class it's a 'tough luck' attitude and you're expected to know it... would avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

Very though professor. Talks very fast. I am a straight A student and I struggled A lot with his class. I looked for help with tutors and studied and still had A lot of difficulty with his testing. 90% of my class has to retake this course. Avoid avoid avoid his class if possible.