William Sigmund - Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Professor: William Sigmund

Department: Biology

College: Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You won't meet one student who will say this class was easy. BUT, it is not impossible to be successful. There are ways to get a good grade. The content is difficult, but he himself is not. I recommend taking him if you want a professor who cares about what he is teaching and you're willing to work hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have had to date. He is extremely smart and knows a lot, but his teaching style and tests are awful. I spent countless hours studying for the test, recorded all the lectures, and re-wrote all of the notes and I still severely struggled. I even went to him for help and it was useless.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His test were ridiculously hard. I went to him for help and he didn't really give me any at all. No matter what I did to prepare, it wasn't good enough.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sigmund is such a nice person. He loves teaching so if you ever have a question go see him! He is more than willing to help if you put the effort in - which is a must with this class. The information is so complex but he will answer any question you may have.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• 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:

Do not! Take him as a professor. Majority will fail his class. He makes the course harder then it should be. STAY AWAY!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to take a hard class then this is for you. If you pay attention, listen to lecture recordings, and study all the time then you will be fine. You do however learn so much from sigmund. Good teacher, hard tests!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

class is hard but you also learn a heck of a lot. As long as you go to class, and study regularly you will do fine. He is a great professor and explains things very well. tests are hard (lectures have 100 questions) but he tells you exactly whats on them. cumulative final is actually not bad b/c he uses questions from tests you took earlier

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• 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:

Amazing teacher! This guy really knows his stuff and is able to explain in ways that help you understand. Tests are tough and require studying but you learn so much from this class. I would definately suggest his classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL217
• 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:

I seriously loved this man. He is so enthusiastic about A&P and he really knows what he's talking about. You DEFINITELY can't afford to miss a class, though, because you will fall behind. You have to take your own notes; he doesn't put them up online. His tests are also insanely difficult. But I honestly learned so much from this class. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• 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:

Impossible class. He tries to trick you and tests you on the little details he mentions in lecture that arent in the book. Practicals are ridiculous, barely asks questions on something he spoke for hours on but asks a ton on things he barely touched on.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed his class. He made it interesting. His tests are hard. Mostly fill in the blanks and his multiple choice at like A through G. Don't wait until the night before a test to study. I used a tape recorder and it worked wonders. Doesn't put slides on the computer, so pay attention during class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• 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:

Was an incredibly difficult class, but you have a sense of accomplishment after completion. He is an awesome professor and extremely helpful as long as you work hard and are faithful to learning the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class ever. Never had to study b4 and I did for this class and still did not pass. Tons of information being given to you at once, its hard to keep it all straight. Wrtie EVERYTHING down that he says, it WILL be on a test/quiz. Good All

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I've ever taken! There is so much information that it's difficult to keep it straight. I studied my butt off and had a high D going into the final. You must attend class b/c anything he ever says will be on the tests. As a teacher, he's a nice guy and very helpful. The information and abundance of it is what makes the class hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is very, very hard! I never had to study before, but I studied my butt off to get a 72% on a lecture exam. You HAVE TO STUDY and don't miss class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Sigmund. He is such a cute man, and he is very nice. His class is difficult, and you definitely have to put a lot of effort into it. Don't miss a lecture because everything he says WILL be on the test! If you leave that class with anything, it will be CURARE!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he is a difficult proferror, but a good one.. i am honestly say that i remember more out of his class than any other at SRU. he forces you to know the stuff and his tests are hard.. kepp up and you'll be ok

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy but KNOW YOUR STUFF. You will not get away with slacking in this class. Take excellent notes (write down EVERYTHING HE SAYS) and DO NOT miss a class. Lectures cover so much, by the time it's over you feel like you had a mental workout...totally drained. His tests are hard but go to him if youre having trouble. He will help(really).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is terrible. If you can avoid taking it or can take it somewhere else do so.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's such a fun professor but you have to get his humor. Always willing to help but you must attend class. Take good notes and KNOW EVERYTHING for his tests. I worked hard and got a B. No reason not to get a good grade.