Bill Brothers - San Diego Mesa College

Professor: Bill Brothers

Department: TBD

College: San Diego Mesa College

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Professor Brothers is an amazing professor. His class, and anatomy in general is HARD, but if you study you should have no problem getting an A. Labs are mostly self taught with the professor available for questions. Not overly nit-picky about grading/spelling which is very refreshing. He is a generally a nice and caring guy. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was taking both 230 and 235 with him but unfortunately had to drop 1. it was just too much for me and don't want B so. he is a great professor.. I am glad i took him, especially for Ana. Ana consisted of (5 lecture and 6 lab exam) don't have to take final if you already have A. He gave us 4point crossword EC which was really helpful!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The multiple choice answer are tricky and very similar but since i like memorizing, I do like the essay portion(most student does not like it). Overall he is a great professor but I wish i could have taken another professor because getting B for physio is going to lower chances of getting in to nursing program.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brothers is very clear with his grading criteria. His quizzes are 12 questions and graded only on 10, so you get a chance at some extra points. No homework, just a lot of studying. Exams are out of 80 points and each one covers two topics. Only annoying things are his tangents in lecture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Heres the deal: He's nice and offers a little extra credit on lab exams. Lenient on spelling, and is easily accessible during office hours. Lecture exams are based on his lecture notes. Study that and ask for his power points, and you really don't have to come to class (only for exams). You will do fine as long as long as you are dedicated!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO230ANATOMY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is horrible. He teaches as if the students already know the material. He rushes through the chapters & crams too much on exams. Your grade is only based on the tests. There are 6 lab tests & 5 lectures tests. There isn't a clear understanding of test material. About half of lecture material won't be on test, but he won't tell you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Brothers is a very good professor. I was so scared to take anatomy. He has a lecture packet that has everything that you need to know for exams, both lab and lecture. If you memorize everything in it, you are guaranteed to pass. There are 11 exams total and an optional final. Take him! He is one of the best anatomy professors out there.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funny and nice guy... easy teacher .. very caring and helpful... I took physiology and got an A during summer .. I would take him again for sure ...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great person and awesome teacher when you ask for help. The class material though is the hardest ever. His lectures are long and monotone. Six lab exams and five lecture exams. Study hard if you want to pass. I used a different anatomy textbook and that worked fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

5 lecture,6 lab exams & 1 optional final. Exams are based off the lecture notes in the manual and are very detailed. 40MC,10 matching and 2 essay questions. You will have to STUDY to get an A in this class, but he is very clear with his lectures and will help you out if asked. Do not miss lectures because he'll sometime give you extra info.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course was tough but I expected it to be. Lots of material to be learned. He provides you with a packet so you don't have to buy the textbook. His lectures are really interesting and he goes right to the end of class. Tests are tough but if you study your notes, you'll do fine. Solid class, I would recommend 100%!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO
• 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:

I toke Mr. Brothers for both Anatony and Physiology. He prepares you for what's on the test. He makes the lectures fun, and cracks jokes occasionally. I really enjoyed his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good Professor. Pay attention in class, take notes, and study and there should be no reason you can't get an A. An A is definitely doable.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Physiology is an interesting class but near the end he makes it unenjoyable. However he is one of the more "tolerable" professors. He expects alot from his students and makes you memorize a ton of material for every exam esp the last two. there are five exams total and around 7-8 quizzes. No textbook just lecture packet, goes though notes very fast

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher! He was my physiology instructor last semester and now taking his anatomy class. Everything you need to know for his class is in a lecture packet that's available in the bookstore. Very helpful and a very nice guy. If you study everything in the packet, you can get A's pretty easily!

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I love the style of lectures. You buy the lecture packet and go through it in class so you don't have to write as much. He's very clear and a funny guy. A couple labs using the computer are boring but most are fun. It's very clear what's expected on the test. Class isn't mandatory (lab is) but he explains everything so well it's essential.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. You don't need to purchase any book. You need to come in to class because he lectures on the materials that you will need to pass. You have to make sure you pay attention to all small details. Lecture are fun.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO230
• 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:

Not an easy class, but if you are motivated to study and have a good memory then you will only need his lecture packet & not buy the book. Tests are HARD...BUT you get out what you put in. Lots of people dropped-I got A's on all tests bc I went over his notes for a week before every test. No extra credit but many quizzes. Take Dawes for easier A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO23000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Brothers is an awesome teacher! He knows his material well and delivers it with ease. His lecture packet makes your life easy. He makes clear what he wants from you and quizzes a lot so you'll stay on top. It's not a class for a slacker. You have to put the work in but if you do it's an A. Got an A in Physio now it's time for anatomy!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• 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:

Mr Brothers is a great instructor. This class is challenging. He is fair on his grading. Funny and lively!Brothers is caring and helpful