John Nagy - Scottsdale Community College

Professor: John Nagy

Department: TBD

College: Scottsdale Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

very brilliant teacher . Cares about his students. encorages thinking outside of the box.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nagy is a fantastic professor! His teaching style is fast and the best way to pass is to engage in his lectures. If you have a question, it's extremely likely that everybody is thinking about it. ASK QUESTIONS. RECORD EVERYTHING and read the chapters before the lecture, he expects you to know the material and earn your grade. Excellent course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Exceptional professor. Do not expect this class to be easy. Dr. Nagy will push you past what you thought were your limits. It helps to have CHM 130 (or 150) knowledge . Read the chapters before class, record lectures, complete all study guides, and thoroughly review all quizzes before the exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In order to succeed, I highly urge you to attend every lecture and take concise notes. Record if you have to. Exams are not curved except the final, but extra credit is offered on each. Do the study guides and study the quizzes. Textbook reading is not necessary as lectures are more important, but provide good background info. Hard yet fair class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take CHM130 prior to the course. Record his lectures & labs he low-key give answers away once you play it back! Do the study guides immediately after class do not wait or you will not do well on the exams! The book isn't a must but, reading the chapters BEFORE lecture makes it easier to comprehend the material. Difficult exams but, amazing teacher!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor. BUT, he is extremely difficult. He really thinks we are Uni level which is great but made it very difficult. think the only people who didnt struggle are the advance students. You need to be really prepared for his class. He is very fast, no reviews before test, no homework, just the lectures. For real was not his level

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this teacher. All he does is lecture, maybe 1 or 2 other assignments besides tests during the semester. The first exam average was 50% and he said he was happy with that. Never take a teacher that is happy with that. Class is extremely difficult and he teaches it like a university course. He requires you to buy a $300 university book.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class but you won't regret it. Super hard exams but if you make sure to do the labs well then you could get an A no problem. He's such a nice guy and very understanding if you're willing to make an effort... DO THE LABS

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nagy is the best professor I've ever had, hands down. His class is difficult, but he's a very fair grader and he truly cares about his students. He is insanely smart and knowledgeable, so he was always able to answer the questions I had. He's the reason I switched my major to biology. I'll never forget his class and the impact he's had on me.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Nagy is such a tough lecturer but hes amazing. Study every lecture, and do all the labs since they count for the most. He curves the the final a lot so I somehow got an A after doing terribly on all the exams. Hes such a nice guy and you wont regret taking his class (once its over).

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Record every lecture. Take notes like you have never taken. Do the study guide that day, then do it again. Nagys class is intense, and he aspects you to keep up. If you are truly passionate about biology, medicine, research TAKE THIS CLASS. Hes is one of the best teachers(if not the best) i've ever had. Put in the work, you wont regret it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The final is difficult! My advice is to go into the final exam with a high A already. For lab make sure u do the graphs and usually the last question is extra credit. I was able to get about 11 points from this. Every exam has extra credit as well! You can succeed but, it will require re-listening to the lectures while doing the study guides.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class feels like a billion pieces of information that you have to remember and it is. You'll definitely want to take notes during lectures and do the recommended readings. He definitely focuses on the medical students future paths. The lab was fun though.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

How to succeed: 1. TAKE CHM150 2. Read chapters on syllabus BEFORE lecture 3. Print power point to take notes on 4. RECORD EVERY SINGLE LECTURE & lecture in lab 5. Do study guide SAME DAY. 6. Learn how to graph in excel 7. Pick a good lab GROUP (4 is better divide & conquer). 8. Do lab packet right after class (TIME CONSUMING) 9. Visit office hours

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

study, study, study... He gives you the opportunity to succeed.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Inspirational. Sense of humor. Study study study study. Probably should take chemistry before you take his 181 class. He doesn't want you to just learn this subject; He wants you to master it. His labs are great as well. Be ready to take notes, read, and study. 10/10.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Nagy is such a great prof. It is undeniable that his class is challenging, however the return of knowledge you gain is much larger than you'd imagine. Nagy has a way of engaging you into his lectures that will make you feel as if you are simply having a conversation with him. His labs are enjoyable as well. Tests are hard if you don't study!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In his class, you don't feel you are at the community college, very high level. Prepare yourself for a great experience

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is one of the hardest things I've ever done. Nagy tells the class constantly that he is teaching us as if we were in a 300 level bio class at harvard. the problem with that is that it's a 100 level at a community college. Over half the class dropped at the midway point and those who remained were struggling for breath. Save yourself

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Smart guy, not for everyone though, definitely not for me. Taking notes my way he failed my notes but I did okay on test score. Taking notes "his" way passed notes test score dropped. Inspirational guy but not everyone taking his class is going to medical school. Didn't feel like I learned much, had to teach myself. I wouldn't take him again.