Steve Saupe - College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University

Professor: Steve Saupe

Department: Biology

College: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101LAB
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is such a great teacher! He explains things clearly and strives to make topics easier to understand. He is also very encouraging! We're always told that we're "Champions." I would definitely miss his class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Steve is a great guy and very funny. He is super scatter brained during lecture so it can get confusing. He doesn't use PPT for notes so if you miss class you have to find someone to get you notes. He takes attendance everyday but you don't get penalized for not coming to class. He makes everyone participate in class. Never cancels class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Saupe is awesome! He makes class really fun! If you take notes from lectures in class and review them before tests, you should be completely prepared for the tests. There isn't much homework besides the tests, and the material isn't too difficult to understand. He makes biology really fun and I would recommend him for anyone.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Saupe is a sweetheart and is very willing to work with you if you don't understand the material. His lectures can take tangents that will never show up on a test, so if you are studying for his test I would largely pay attention to the practice quizzes and study guides he posts on canvas.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• 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:

Saupe is super cool but his class can be really hard to follow. He's all over the place and if some people seem to get it he goes even faster. I never knew what to write down during lectures. He gives out study guides and posts notes online though, these were definitely my saving grace. If you study what he posts on canvas you should do fine.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO221
• 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:

Good Prof!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO221
• 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:

Simply put, Saupe's a beaut. He is a great professor and knows what he is talking out. He will write definitions and diagrams on the board and got everyone involved by going around the room asking questions on the material to make sure we were grasping the concepts. If you do struggle, talk to him! He is always there.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Steve is an interesting guy. He is a bit scatter-brained, but he is an awesome professor. I don't think anyone ever got below a BC on the exams. He keeps class and lab relaxed and is always willing to help. I don't really find plants that interesting, but I still really enjoyed the class. Highly recommended!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLANTPHYS
• 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:

Steve is a character to say the least, but he is a great professor. He's very approachable and is extremely energetic in class. Plant phys is a lot of work, but he tries to keep it interesting and is very helpful. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL308
• 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:

Dr. Saupe is very interesting and a great professor. He has a dry sense of humor. His tests are challenging, but he is fair and very helpful. He uses a lot of visuals and stories. I used my textbook once for the final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO121L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Steve for lab and I loved him! He is so laid back; he put on pandora every day in lab. I was never intimidated by him so asking questions is a breeze. I learned a lot by just talking to him. He is also just a cool guy in general. If you can, take him. He is my advisor now and he rocks. Chillest prof ever. And he loves plants. A lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you get the chance, take Saupe. He's my advisor and I had him for Intro to Bio. He's the best bio teacher I've had - super helpful, fair grader, and makes class enjoyable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Saupe is a great guy and is extremely happy. He makes class fun and is always willing to help. His tests are pretty hard, but not impossible. He may confuse people (he makes mistakes), but if you just talk to him he will clear it up for you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Saupe is a very nice person, but a very on task teacher. He uses notes that are very helpful, but goes through all the information at a fast pace. His tests are hard, and he grades by the book. Use his moodle website as much as possible. Hard, but helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Saupe is the man. His online notes and practice exams are a great way to prepare for the tests. Speaking of which, each test is only on material that has been covered in class, so unlike many other professors, the book is used as a guide rather than a tedious way of weeding through information. I am taking Saupe again next semester by choice!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Saupe is the man. His online notes and practice exams are a great way to prepare for the tests. Speaking of which, each test is only on material that has been covered in class, so unlike many other professors, the book is used as a guide rather than a tedious way of weeding through information. I am taking Saupe again next semester by choice!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL308
• 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:

Saupe is passionate about teaching and enthusiastic about Botany. He's understanding and organized, and provides us with resources to succeed in his class and further our learning independently. He cares about students as people, and his excitement about the subject matter is contagious.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Steve is a real good professor. He's clear and rewarding. I've never dragged for his class. I love the way he give out stickers and his rituals are funny. I give out a lot of useful handouts. His hand writen notes can be hard to understand, but overall he is a good prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

the person who left the last entry really does not know what he/she/it is talking about. best professor i have ever had! always willing to help and does a great job at teaching...the person below needs to get the stick up their ass out

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CORE390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boring as EVER. Just a nerd that tried to be cool. AKA: Rambling on with aimlessly bad jokes and comments. Had to write a final paper on the ethical issues of circumcision and sheep mulesing....not what I would call beneficial post-college.