William Merdian - Touro College, Brooklyn, NY

Professor: William Merdian

Department: Biology

College: Touro College, Brooklyn, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO223
• 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:

You have to work very hard. If you memorize everything (and I mean everything), most test questions will be pretty straightforward, except for btw 6 & 10 questions on each test that are either tricky or he never taught them. The lab practicals are designed to be unfair. His lectures are disorganized, so read the book for clarification.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO221
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to class & write down every word he says, some seemingly insignificant things show up on the test. Tests are mainly multiple choice, but they can get tricky, so be careful. The bone & muscle lab tests are marked out of 110, which bring ppl's overall grades up a lot, so don't panic if you're not doing so well on tests at first.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AANDP123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took professor merdian a few years ago, and as a medical student I still use his lessons as a foundation for further anatomy learned. He is funny, clear and is a true master of the material. I loved his stories, accent, jokes, and his lectures were a pleasure to be in. THANKS MERDIAN!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best class I have ever taken in my life! Every single class was fascinating! Although people say his class is difficult, I found it easy because it was taught so well, there wasnt much studying I had to do on my own time. And it wasnt a burden to study for this class, but a real pleasure!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take him. Almost everyone of my friends I have spoken to regret not taking him. During the year, he does teach later at night- but he will give you the education and knowledge that you need to succeed graduate health programs. His classroom environment beats the other A&P teachers in Flatbush.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• 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:

Avoid this teacher, his lectures are confusing, he is difficult to follow, and enjoys making fun of students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Merdian is a great teacher. I took his class over the summer. I had to work hard but it was definitely worth it. I wish I was bale to take him for Anatomy and Physiology 2 as well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIM! Hysterical - great sense of humor - if you dont have a sense of humor you wont appreciate him. If you want to know your stuff you WILL appreciate him... If you know the material its an easy A! Listen in class and take notes and study to UNDERSTAND! He teaches well and cares! RECOMMENDED!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AP101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I never wrote a comment before on Rate My Professor, but after taking Professor Meridian's class I had to write something. DO NOT TAKE HIM. He makes fun of and genuinely does not care about his students. His test are tricky and unfair. I wish someone would have warned me before taking his class, as my grades are very important to me.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AANDP123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

HE IS SO GREAT!!!!!! I really liked having him over the summer... you must really know your stuff. Straight memorization is not enough- understanding is key for his class. He is funny, and teaches in a very clear understandable way. Don't get offended by his jokes... they really ARE funny!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

quality

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teaches well, clear lectures!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO222AND223
• 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:

Great class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO222AND223
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

must put your life into the class but worth it. most amazing professor ever! really funny and entertaining make sure to stay on his good side.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

really good professor. teaches so well -very clear.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO223
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he makes the class intresting. not easy but very clear luctures. he draws everything on a blackboard, no powerpoints! would take this prof. again

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awesome class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best Prof ! Definitely recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AP1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So happy I decided to take him rather than another A&P prof at Touro. He is rlly funny and teaches so well. take him

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Incredible teacher. He explains things really well. He does not tolerate nonsense but by now you are in college so be responsible and mature. If you take good notes, and show up to every class, understand the lectures, and study well you should have no problem getting an A. There are easier A profs for A&P but not as good quality as Prof. Merdian