Randy Mogg - Columbus State Community College

Professor: Randy Mogg

Department: Biology

College: Columbus State Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a sociable person, dives right into lecture. Doesnt give the opportunity for questions if you are stuck on a topic. Lab is almost pointless and youre not taught anything. After explaining what to do, youre set free in lab and left to figure things out on your own while he sits at the desk. Ive yet to really learn anything in lab.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are confusing, when he gives them. I feel like the class could be better outlined with a clearer course calendar. Tests questions can be confusing. I dont think he cares how well students do in his class. I find it disrespectful when he is late to class and/or when he spends the first 10 minutes of class setting up and not speaking.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS2301
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes a really smart man but all he does is talk, so you are going to need to want the A and try to pay attention. Test are super straight forward and he gives you everything you need to succeed. DONT BUY THE BOOK, he puts everything online.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mogg lectured off his powerpoint slides for every lecture, he did not ask questions in class or give group work or anything like that. The lab period is also pointless. I don't think I ever used the textbook. The tests and quizzes were all based directly off of his lectures except for lab tests but they were all super easy. Very boring

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mogg is not very outgoing, but if you go to him with questions/concerns, he will address them to any level of extent you wish. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable. Prove yourself and he will notice that. READ ALL AVAILABLE MATERIAL. PPTs, Videos, Tutorials, Outline notes, Tutorial Notes, Lab manual. CONNECT IS VITAL FOR AN A IN THIS COURSE!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very non-personal person, hardly anyone ever asks question and when they do he seems flustered and annoyed that he had to stop lecture. He spends a lot of time on one topic which is nice if you dont understand it. His tests are pretty straightforward but he doesnt go over anything in lab.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class over the summer. I actually enjoyed his lectures and did not find them to be boring. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK, YOU DON'T NEED IT. Everything you need to know for the exams is covered in lectures. I found it helpful to record his lectures on my phone. Found the exams to be pretty straightforward, there's just SO much memorization!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very long and dull. He was late to class by at least 10 minutes every single day. On a test day, he was 20 mins late then didn't have enough copies for everyone... For the labs, my group was often clueless on what to do because he never helped or showed us how to do them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely recommended. I took this class in summer time. I thought it would be the hardest, but Dr. Mogg made it so easy. He explains everything very well and make sure everybody understands by repeating the same thing and summarize it. If there is a big word, he breaks it down to pieces and explain each piece to make it easier to understand.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lab seemed pointless and his lectures tend to be long and dull. He does cover exactly what you need to know and he understands it extremely well. You won't need the book at all. If you come to class you won't have a problem passing. He'll tell you what's on the test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO2301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor doesn't welcome questions during class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So I took this class this Summer 16' & I didn't enjoy it at all. Mogg lectures THE ENTIRE TIME and he doesn't ask any questions. He seems frustrated when students ask questions in class. He's a very smart guy he's just not good at simplifying things for students. Be prepared to teach yourself! Doesn't use the book at all. Doesn't respond to emails!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mogg is very knowledgeable, and when you approach him 1-1 he will give you an answer. However, his lectures are monotone and ridiculously repetitive, and not at all interactive. He made it seem like we were disturbing him if we asked a question during lecture. His tests were all over his lectures, but I still felt super unprepared. AVOID.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All of the material he posts on blackboard is the material you need for lab, but in lecture, he talks nothing about what will be going on in lab. He tests you on his lectures and that is where most of your grade will come from.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Mogg was a very good teacher. He does his own PowerPoints and explains them well. Without his explanations, it is difficult to understand. He posts the lecture notes at the beginning of the semester. He says everything in class that is on the test. The only interactive part of the class is lab. Do the assignments and you will pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Mogg presents information is several different ways so, at test time, you have a fairly good grasp on the topics covered. I found his stories interesting and helpful in understanding the material. If you attend lecture and lab, you will pass. I would recommend him to other students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were drawn out and boring. During lab period, he would sit at his desk and not walk around to help lab groups. Most importantly, he was late to class almost every single day. He showed up 18 minutes late to our final exam and did not apologize. Still trying to figure out who to contact about this professor..

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very smart. Tests are hard

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO2232
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A very smart professor whose lectures may strike you as boring when students do not interact or ask questions. I enjoyed his lectures; he made it simple with a lot of explanations. I never regretted ever going to class. Don't miss lectures, pay attention, and study, you'll get an A. You don't need the textbook!