Reginald Halaby - Montclair State University

Professor: Reginald Halaby

Department: TBD

College: Montclair State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL476
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It seems like online classes are always harder than the in class courses. Since exams are online the question swill be harder, but it is based off the textbook readings and lecture videos posted. Can't complain too much.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Halaby is such a great professor, he is a very caring guy and really wants to see his students learn and succeed. If you are ever having trouble with a topic in the course his is very helpful inside the classroom and outside the classroom. I would highly recommend him and take him again in a heart beat.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL112
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

good dude, but his tests are really hard. Does not give extra credit

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wouldn't miss his lectures bcs he skips a lot of slides and sometimes adds extra information, take notes. His exams are really easy if you study the slides covered and any additional info he shares. Stays on topic and does not go on a tangent. He does not expect you to know anything beyond what he talked about. Online quizzes are easy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His voice is so low his lectures are so boring you would literally sleep! His tests are 50 questions multiple choice and so challenging! Even if you get a 69 he wouldnt curve you to a C. I dont recommend at all unless you want to hear boring lectures and study on your own!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a genuinely nice guy but talks too much during office hours. He gives 3 multiple choice exams and does not curve grades at all. He gives a few extra credit opportunities but not alot. He teaches you a very simplified and understandable version of biology but you should do some private studying for the MCATs bc its not so detailed. Overall easy

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Seems like he has good intentions but goes off topic alottttt. His exams are okay but just be careful how you read his questions sometimes. He posts online quizzes but you only get a few minutes to take them and he makes all of the questions but writes them in a manner that is a bit hard to understand. His class is super easy aside from this.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He seemed like a really nice guy but I would never take this class with this professor AGAIN. His exams are HARD the multiple choice is extremely confusing. He talks way to much about his personal life leaving little room for actual lecture time then tells us class will be at a faster pace for the sake of time. Save yourself the trouble.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr halaby is a sweet person and he cares about students and actually learning. However, his tests are all about what he teaches in class and he is a very boring lecturer. He starts talking about things that are out of place and confuses everyone. Very boring. Hard. I will definitely not take again

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Halaby is a really good guy, but the exams are EXTREMELY difficult. I would recommend writing down everything he says during class because it will probably be on the test. He is pretty quiet and monotone but if you can manage to pay attention, there is a lot of value in what he has to say.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Write down everything he says, that is basically the exam. He really knows the info and can answer any outside questions you have. He is so smart and helpful and can explain things until you get them. Will definitely take him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Halaby is a great professor and very knowledgable he gets his point across tho he might get side tracked. His voice is very mellow and can be boring if you sit in the back, but if you sit in the FRONT and actually pay attention, you will learn a lot more trust me. ALSO Write down everything he says because thats mostly what will be on the exams

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Halaby is a very nice person. I took him for BIOL 112 his class was easy he explains his power points no book needed but his exams were hard to pass because it was harder than what we lean in class and he puts a lot of multiple choses which will confuse you. There was 4 exams (50 question each) and 1 quiz before each exam (it was online quiz)

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL443
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. Halaby's online Embryology course last fall. Was one of the best experiences I've had as a bio major at MSU. At first, decided to take it 'cause it would look good for dental school, but at the end I learned lots of cool information about how an embryo becomes a human being! Highly recommend this course.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL490
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was lucky to take Senior Seminar last summer with Dr. Halaby as an online course rather than during the academic year when it's taught by adjuncts. He made the course very interesting and I learned a lot from participating in the discussions. I highly recommend others take this course with Dr. Halaby. You'll be happy you did.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• 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 Dr. Halaby's BIOL 112 course in Spring 2016. Their were no surprises on his exams. If you attend lecture and take good notes, you'll be fine. Dr. Halaby is very approachable after class and during office hours. Looking forward to taking more courses with him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Halaby explains everything you need to know for the exam during his lectures. Write everything he says , watch videos, make study guides and GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. He's very helpful but his exams could be very tricky and the wording of questions could be difficult. You will be fine as long as you put work on this course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First professor who made everything click. You need to put in the work to pass. Make your own study guides, review notes, watch youtube videos and study 2 weeks prior to the exams. When he asks a question in class, write it down (usually asks those questions in some form on exams). Does NOT curve/round up. He sincerely wants his students to pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is super boring so I don't recommend taking him at 8am. Everything in the lecture was on the exams, but his voice is so monotonous that you can hardly pay attention!! I would look at other profs before registering with halaby

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely boring and horrible professor. He teaches in a very vague way and doesn't really put a lot of effort. Jumps around topics which makes the class very unorganized. The exams are very confusing and makes topics hard to understand. Don't take him, he won't give you good basis