D. Carl Freeman - Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Professor: D. Carl Freeman

Department: Biology

College: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO5040
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wow. I googled Professor Freeman's name because I was going to look up the classic textbook he uses and was shocked by his rating. I was actually waxing poetic, as I am wont to do, about how he is one of the best professors I have ever had. I am defending my PhD in BME in a few weeks and still use the statistical methods he taught me. G

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Smart guy and super passionate about botany. Doesn't teach from book at all, but it's useful for definitions, etc. Really willing to sit down and talk through concepts with you. Lab is the hardest part of the class by far (never skip lab). Most people don't like his portion of class because plants are generally boring, but he's a good lecturer.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Freeman is a great lecturer. He just keeps a bullet list of what he wants to talk about and just goes from there. You have to make sure you write down every word he says though because it will all be on the test. Make sure to go over the notes regularly and do NOT skip class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is obsessed with plants almost in a childish way, but he teaches well and has some interesting stories. The test difficulty was not appropriate for an introductory course though. You have to know the material pretty well to ensure an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is very enthusiastic about the material, and very detailed. he forces you to listen to his lecture, which helped me actually pay attention in lecture. his love for plants made me interested in the subject. great prof!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• 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:

Really hard proff. Don't ever touch the book. Tests are directly from lecture. His tests are real tricky too. Study lecture notes hardcore. Win.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I cannot BELIEVE he is still there! Verrry pedantic! Needs to classify everything 9) monocot diocot fruit and seed types. My mother and grandmother knew more practical stuff about plants from their Gardens! The sole purpose of these guys (1979) was to eliminate premeds "the enemy surrounds us" he said. . I would have done better if I socialized.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO1030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He makes everything he teaches about relevant to his students. He's clear and makes you care about the material. He's funny.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy sucks. He is really scattered in lecture and his tests are nearly impossible, you must know every little detail to do well. He isn't helpful to students at all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Stay away from this guy. he screwed up my GPA. I repeated the class cuz of him. he talks and wants u to write everything. a lot of what he says are stories u don't know weather u should write or listen. one more thing he does not use a mic. in a lecture room. Good Luck

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Somewhat disorganized and unclear. Makes horrible tests that are very ambiguous and have very poor grammar. Makes mostly clear whats expected to be known on tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO5040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is hard. Some students knew a lot more than others which put others behind. He didn't care about that.He wants you to self-study on all statistics concepts and apply everything on the test (like make up your own problems on the test). His lectures weren't helpful. He's disorganized and hard to follow.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• 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:

Hes a very good proff but one of the laziest. u have to literally write down everythin he says. I suggest typing on ur laptop more convenient n faster and u can add points in between. hes haphazard and tests u on stuff he never covered in class but hes overall really good. keep readin the textbook as much as possible

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• 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. Freeman was a good professor, funny, knew what he was talking about but i strongly believe that his tests were difficult and unpredictable.It was a challenging course for me who is a 3.7 GPA student.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! He is very easy and quite witty. Make sure you attend lecture and you will get an easy A. Tests are easy, make sure you study and pay attention in class

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Freeman is the best!! He is a wonderful professor and he knows how to teach. He has an obsession with plants and it's quite funny. His tests aren't bad unless you procrastinate. You HAVE to go to lecture or else you won't be happy with your test results.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Freeman is a very good teacher. He makes things very clear. You HAVE to go to the lectures and you HAVE to write down everything he says but he does tell you what is on the test. Study a week before and you'll do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Freeman is an excellent teacher. I don't know what you other people are complaining about he explains everything well and he tells you what to study for the test. Btw, don't procrastinate! HINT: If he says to look over something for the test, then LOOK over it because he will have questions on it. Overall, it was a good class and I enjoyed it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• 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:

He's knows a ton about the material and has some interesting stories that make lectures more interesting. However, his lectures are completely disorganized and all other the map. Makes studying very hard. Doesn't give any powerpoints or anything. Just goes off the top of his head.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

people like the previous two comments deserve a meaty danza slap to the ear. freeman claims he gives hints but if he does its prob only 1 question out of 50. he gives billions of pages of notes and you have no clue on what to study because of that. questions on the exam were very specific and detailed...he has a sense of humor, thats about it tho.