Lawrence Williams - University of Houston

Professor: Lawrence Williams

Department: TBD

College: University of Houston

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCA03
• 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:

Loved this class! Read and memorize the textbook (terms, case studies etc) for a 4.0. Tutorial and lecture slides are also copy and pasted from the textbook. Exams are fair! He is very open to help students outside of class and doesn't make you feel dumb even if you ask dumb questions lol For the last class, he brought a TON of prizes for kahoot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his class in the fall of 2017. I'm just getting around to writing a review. We had about 3 to 4 exams, homework on mastering biology, and a paper. His lectures were not very helpful at all. If he gave me a test about his wife, daughter and son, and cat, I think I would have made an A on every test (lol). Do the homework and read the book.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO3359
• 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:

Nice guy, funny, easy class, essay heavy for exams

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3359
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Williams is a wonderful professor. I learned a lot. Took him for Environment Bio of Texas which is a junior level course. Grade was based on two midterm exams and a paper. If you are not satisfied with your average, you can elect to take the final. Power points are very basic so it is important to attend lecture. Bittersweet that he is retiring

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible! Stay away from this prof if you can! His lectures did nothing to help learn the material and his lectures are nothing compared to the test! Do the mastering bio and you can get up to 4 points towards final grade, and you might want to do so because his tests are straight from it! He's also rude!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures aren't very helpful and he gets off topic frequently. However, his tests are all questions covered by Mastering Biology homework and his review, and the homework itself is extra credit that can add 4 points to your overall final grade. Read the book and do the homework and you'll be fine. This info also applies to BIOL 1320.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO1320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Attendance taken radomly so skipping class isnt the best. As long as you follow the lectures youre going to pass. Hilarious guy! Tells funny stories about his home life a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Williams is sweet guy. If you make a point to talk to him in the beginning of the semester, he'll be sure to help you throughout if needed. His tests are very simple, I got an A or B on each one. The majority of people just used Mastering Biology as a study guide, and it's more book based. Like I said, if you just TALK to the guy, he'll help.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO1320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor was very intriguing, by that I mean he really is weird. I barely came to class because his clicker usage in class was compact. If you study the mastering biology, download the GroupMe App, and do the 2 page report, you will definitely be fine! The book was only $55 with the relevant chapters. 4 exams and final is not cumulative.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO1320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I dont recommend taking him at all!!! He lectures more about his personal life and his cat than anything. He is about to retire and it definitely shows. He tells you to buy the clicker and NEVER uses it!! His tests are completely based off more mastering bio than ANYTHING. I wish i had more room to type but i cant stress enough TO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1320
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures given were vague and short therefore when it came down to studying you would need to use the textbook. Clickers were a waste of money because they were hardly used. There is one report due.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not very good with talking to students

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he made us buy clickers but we only used it four times. takes random attendance so show up as much as you can. the tuesday before thanksgiving break when barely anyone was in class he made us take out a piece of paper and write "thank you for giving me 15 points for being here". barely teaches. do the mastering bio.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1310
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ive ever had. Keeps you engaged with the material and makes biology super interesting. Do the extra credit (pearson my lab) because it will prepare you VERY WELL for the tests. His tests are not tricky but do make sure you understand what he covered. (My major- teaching and learning)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny, laid back professor. The subject of Biology has never been a challenge for me to understand, however his exams are nothing like what's discussed in the lectures or in the textbook. You won't even need the textbook because nothing in the chapters is relevant to what's gonna be on the exam.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO3326
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Williams has by far been my favorite professor! I took his Biol 3326 class and I have a new appreciation for ecology. He goes off topic a lot but his life stories are fun to listen to. There are debates in class but this class is not like any biology class you will ever take. I LOVE HIM!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While the class was super easy and I got an A, I would not recommend taking this professor. It was never clear if he was or wasn't taking points for attendance, and he never answered anybody's emails. His tests were pulled directly from the homework online. One short paper. He puts students on the spot in class, which made me uncomfortable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are not the most entertaining but you will get useful information for the tests. Make sure you do the extra credit because some of the questions there will be on the exam.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4206
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Williams made ecology and evol. lab harder than what it had to be. There were multiple field trips to far places, such as La Marque and Lake Jackson, and the students had to provide their own transportation. I am not happy with the lay out of the class; you do not know where you stand grade wise and all the grades come from long lab report

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take Professor Williams!!! I took him for BIOL 1310 and 1320 this year. He gets a little off topic, but he is hilarious and really cares about his job and the students. I definitely suggest going to his office hours if you don't understand something- it saved me. The class is pretty easy if you do your work, especially the mastering bio.