Gregg Adkison - Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Professor: Gregg Adkison

Department: Biology

College: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Greg is a great professor but if you do not have the patience with someone then i highly suggest not taking his class at all. i had him freshman year went to every class and every class he switched topics even though he said there was a strict follow the schedule policy. i will never like him as a professor, but i will as a person.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL467
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Greg is hands-down my favorite instructor at western. He is very well versed in his material and has a unique way of delivering it to students. It maybe isnt for everyone, but if you take your subject seriously hes amazing. He sincerely wants you to succeed, and will work with you 1-on-1 if you need more help until hes confident you understand.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lecture exams are easy but his labs were boring and test in labs were pretty hard. He talks too much about himself. I would only recommend him for lecture only.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL102LAB
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy and a little bit fun

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Test study guides

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy and fun class. Very helpful with any questions and exams are released as study guides so study that and you're set!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Adkinson is wonderful, he's hilarious and cares very deeply for his students. He does tend to get off topic and go on tangents, also feels the need to apologize for everything he says in an attempt to not offend anyone when talking about hot-button issues. Good class for non-majors.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL10330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Favorite professor at WCU. Wonderful guy! Helpful and hilarious. Jokes but not too much! He teaches but doesn't take things way too seriously. Would recommend this professor to anyone.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 104BIOL
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hands down one of my favorite professors on this campus. He is an amazing guy who doesn't take himself too seriously like some professors. He gives you a study guide with the test questions and answers and if you know it you'll get a 100 or more. Still go see him in his office, her lab tests you can even use your notes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr Adkison! His class is pretty straight forward. You never have to show up and everything you need is online. He post all of his powerpoints on his website and gives an amazing study guide for his exams. However if you don't do well on exams you won't pass. His labs are also easy and only grades are test.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUMANBIOLOGY
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I would definitely recommend this professor. He is very nice and friendly. He is willing to help always. His test are easy if you study, just study the study guide, you'll do fine. He is very laid back and well-rounded. His exams aren't long, maybe 40 questions max - all multiple choice. Definitely chose him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL102LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hands down, the best lab for non-majors at WCU. He lets you use your notes on the test, which makes them a breeze. Print your notes, show up to his classes, fill in the blanks, and you won't have to worry about a thing. Best of all, NO LAB REPORTS!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a super easy class if you go to them. You don't even have to go, just make sure you show up for the tests. Memorize the study guide and you'll be fine. I would've made a better grade if I went to class. His labs are more difficult.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOSTATISTICS
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want to learn anything or receive a good grade. Take a different teacher. Your welcome

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL103
• 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:

Lab course. Very easy. Use former experiments on all tests, including final. No attendence policy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So far I have had a difficult time grasping Dr. Adkisons lecturing method. It's my opinion that he could use a LOT of improvement on how he "teaches" his courses.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Labs were fun, class was a waste of time. Rants way too much.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOLLAB
• 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:

Now I haven't had him for lecture. I hear he has some serious rants in the lectures. BUT for lab, this guy is the best. He teaches for non-biology-majors all the time, so he has realistic expectations of you. And he doesn't grade your labs for accuracy. Just completeness. Enough said.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class is super easy, but don't expect to actually learn anything. He repeats himself a lot and really goes off on tangents. He gives you study guides with the answers before tests, which you don't even have to go to class to get. I had a bit of a rough time with lab, but only because I didn't study at all. Perfect to fulfill a liberal studies.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL102
• 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. Adkison is a really nice guy. He is a good teacher, although he does tend to go off on random tangents. As long as you pay a little bit of attention, go the review sessions and study your study guides, you'll do fine in his class!