Charles Hoyt - Southwestern College

Professor: Charles Hoyt

Department: Biology

College: Southwestern College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unpopular opinion, but he's one of my favorite teachers here! He really cares about his students, and takes time to answer questions and give advice to prep you for what's ahead. Tbh, this class made me consider becoming a botanist bc he made it so interesting! As long as you're prepared to memorize the key points in every slide, you'll be fine!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very pompous, demeaning, makes you feel stupid when asking or answering his question. Never answers his essay questions from his study guide, btw this is on the exams be for warned!!! Office hours are a waste of time, if your good at cramming every detail in your brain take his class otherwise DONT TAKE HIM he ruins your GPA!!! Study/ memorize ppt.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's very degrading and doesn't answer your question. His lectures are super heavy and exams are based on his power points. This class takes a lot of your time suggest taking it by itself or with easy classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a tough tough grader, the class is exam heavy. Study power point. Books hardly needed. The book I best recommend is the one for the slides. The rest are hardly used. There are very little things he grades that can help you bring up your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO100503
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his online class, it was not the worst, but I would suggest take in person. You will read a lot and the test are kind of hard. Grades are based on test(2 a week), discussion boards(if he grades them), and final. I was disappointed in him not grading the discussion board, felt it could have boosted my grade from a B to an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why people keep saying the tests are very hard. If u study the lecture slides and give extra attention during lecture, u know how he wants u to write on his exams. Give extra attention to the word usage that he put on the slides and put those words on ur exam paper. He also makes sure you get the concept. ASK QUESTIONS!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took his course twice. He's extremely picky with grading; write down the tiniest details from everything he says in lecture. Presentations are fairly graded and do not even think about plagiarizing, he does his research. His lab practicals are fair but you must remember every detail on the slides. He dislikes tardy students. Ask lots of questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader. He takes attendance every class & expects you to participate. He's a nice guy & knows a lot about science. Start studying for exams a week before if you want to get an A. People will complain about him, but it is because they don't try hard enough. Class material is interesting & you will learn a lot from him. I'm just being honest.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tip: Act like you LOVE plant biology if you want him to favorite you&give you better grades than everyone else. He's PICKY with graph titles, graph parameters, and your group presentation. Make your presentation difficult&detailed if you want at least a B on your presentation. Ask a MILLION questions at every lecture for participation points.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is not for people who do not have time to study or who do not like to study. Professor Hoyt is a great. I loved this class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Alot of work. He has 50-60 question exams everyweek, sometimes two. Expect 25-35 tests a semester.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• 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:

Study his slides word for word and you can get an A in class. You do not need the book. He makes you feel belittled when you ask him a question because he expects you to know everything and be able to understand it all. It is a lot of information and attendence is a must, he will drop you! And you have to be on time.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO100503
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this teach this is a fair warning! You've been warned take my advice and the following advice below this teacher has psychological issues! If this is your only class go for it but you've been warned you will eat/sleep/and breath biology in a matter that isn't appealing to say the least!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an okay teacher. His syllabus, schedule for the semester, and ppt slides are on his website so you know what to expect. For his tests, study the ppt slides, and I recommend recording his lectures because he allows it (not many professors do). The hardest part is the unknown and the report that comes with it. Good luck!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• 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:

Hoyt was a good teacher. People complain that this class is hard, but they tend to be the laxy ones who dont study. If you study the power point slides you'll get an A. But warning micro is a hard subject.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally find no problem with his style of teaching. Memorize and understand the concepts from his powerpoints, and you'll do well on the exams. He may be unclear during lecture at times, but if you ask him to clarify further, he's happy to help. Attendance is mandatory. Keep a positive attitude, study hard, and you'll do well in his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Study the slides he uses in class. Better yet, memorize it! You'll ace the exam.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• 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:

Micro is a tough class. However, taking it with HOYT is the WORST decision. I had a 4.0 (with no remedial classes) until I took his class:( got a C- so you're better off taking it with other prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• 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:

Mr. Hoyt is really better suited to some other profession. I guess he means well, but really misses the boat on how to teach. Take any other professor, except Mr. Hoyt. He managed to frustrate the entire class by not giving answers to questions in the "unknown" assignmt. I thought I would have liked Micro, until Hoyt gave me a strong distaste.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO265
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wish I've NEVER TAKEN HIS CLASS, even though I got a B. He is rude to students. He expects you to know info. on microbiology before you take the class. He forgets we are just learning this material. He gets irritated and talks down to you when you ask him a question. He is vague and doesn't explain what he wants (like the term paper). AVOID HIM!