Kirk Cammarata - Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi

Professor: Kirk Cammarata

Department: Life Science

College: Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3410
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unclear grading criteria. 3 exams, maybe 3 quizzes and SOME extra credit that honestly isnt enough to help the failing class average. Lab is unorganized. So are his notes. Dont rely on recorded lectures because the system crashes all the time. Honestly dont take this class unless you need it to graduate. Save your gpa and sanity.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3410
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only grades for this class was 3 exams (including the final exam), some pop quizzes, a little bit of homework, and lab. He is not very clear on what he expects on the homework that he gives or on the free response questions on the exams. The lab is unorganized and he doesn't always order the lab material on time, so some labs are wasted.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cammarata is a great professor. But his classes are HARD if you arent prepared to put in the work for them. Lab is fun. He give bonus points.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3455
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cammarata knows his stuff! Exams are only difficult if you do not read! some questions I have found have been verbatim in the text! Lectures are interesting, and he lets you correct your exam for extra 10 pts. One project that gives you hands on research work!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO3410
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cammarata is a very kind professor but he expects a lot from you exam-wise. Rote memorization & regurgitation will not get you an A. Exams are difficult, they require you to critically think & connect various concepts. I skipped 50% of class but read the book to make up for it and I understood his power points well. Good professor if you're pre-med

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests aren't hard if you go to the SI sessions or even just study what is on the review before the test. He gave extra credit in the beginning but people were copying each other on it so he stopped. He basically just reads off the slides the whole class with the exception of sometimes adding new information. Reading the book helps

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class was super interesting, I learned a lot. His lectures were from the book. His extra credit assignments are really easy and very interesting. His home works were straight to the point. However his exams were pretty tough and long paragraphed questions! You really had to understand what was going on in class for you to get a good grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 3410
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best lecturers and nicest personalities at TAMUCC. Has an expansive breadth of knowledge of biology and chemistry concepts. His lectures are thorough and captivating. The only draw back is the testing method. He expects interpretation and extrapolation. Book not necessary but helpful. Fairly open door policy and approachable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had him for molecular biology. I thought he was an excellent teacher, really knew the material and covered it thoroughly and patiently. Bought a book that I did not use, I only studied the notes. It really helps to be a strong note-taker, those who cannot take notes well and those who cannot listen will not do well. Will take again!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO1402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. He had no idea what he was doing the entire semester and did not offer SI sessions to help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1307
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His exams are killer. Our class of 150 averaged a 45 on the first two. He goes over his slides too fast to write down, but taking your book and following helps. If you put in the effort, you will do fine. "You have to know it all, you're a bio major." is what he said to me when asking for help. I really devoted my life to it to pass this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Botany from Cammarata in the spring of '11. He has begun using to stupid quizdom responders and does so everyday as he uses them to take attendance. Labs are boring and tedious. he tends to get off on tangent. we were several chapters behind the syllabus and never caught up. best part was planting stuff in lab and looking at under microscope

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. The material isn't difficult, just don't bother going to class except on quiz days. He spends the entire time talking about lab and falls MONTHS behind of the syllabus. Just read the book and don't go to class and you will get the A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Had him for genetics as a sophomore and cell bio, molecular bio and genomics/proteomics/bioinformatics as a senior. He IS hard. Very hard, but so is the course material. He's a very good teacher, always explains what he's going over very thoroughly and tries to make sure the class is keeping up. Study hard and you'll be okay

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2416
• 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:

Yea this class is pretty tough only if you donot like to study or read. It is impossible to understand and stay awake during his lectures but if you read each chapter and follow along in the book you should do great. Start studying a week before the exams use all resources and everything should go smoothly. I got an A!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GENETICS
• 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:

I love genetics, but this guy made the class so boring! I didnt have a choice in taking him either. He mumbles and its hard to follow along sometimes. He gives you a lot of very detailed information about certain things and his tests are super super hard. Just reading and attending class probably wont be enough, you will have to meet with him and form study groups to make sure you get everything down. He isnt very personable either, seems kinda like a loner or unsure of himself. Take someone else!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GENETICS
• 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:

Hardest class I took as a Bio major, he expects a lot but I did well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It's a hard class but he is also a hard teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

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Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO2416
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes extremely difficult and his tests are killer