Paul Kores - Moorpark College

Professor: Paul Kores

Department: TBD

College: Moorpark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOMO2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was probably harder than it would be at a UC. He is a really nice guy and is available outside of class... But wow the material was difficult. Each test covered 7 chapters and could be from any material within them. If you work hard you'll do ok. But if you're looking for an easy A, take another class. Good luck

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOLM02A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kores was the most unnecessarily difficult and rude professor I have ever taken. Our class averages for our exams ranged from 58% to 63%, and 2/3 of the class dropped only halfway through the semester. He doesn't take any blame for almost every student borderline failing, and instead he blows up on a student that calls him out. No hw, no help..

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOLM01
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Im not very mean and like to see the good in educators. Hes fast at lecturing and at explaining labs. I felt uncomfortable asking him questions. Ive asked him maybe 2-3 Q so far (its April) and have received a mean response. Like condescending and rude. Hes also BLOWN UP on some students. Needs to control his attitude. kind of a funny guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO2A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes super cool and what not but goshhhhh are his lectures HEAVY .

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOLM02A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class and professor I've ever come across. Nothing but intense long lectures the whole class, and difficult tests with no study guide or help. He makes this class very unnecessarily hard. Do NOT take unless you already have an extensive knowledge of bio. More than half the class was gone by the end of the semester.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO2AH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class is hard, but not impossible. Make sure that you finish all of the online quizzes, and study them before each exam. Pay attention in class and read the book; re-write your notes if you have time, and use them as a study guide for each exam. Stay on top of things during lab, and you should be fine on the lab practical. Gives EC. Great prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BOTM06
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most genuine professors I have ever had. He is still looking to learn more and is passionate about sharing what he knows. You have to study but he provides all the tools to help you succeed. It helps that hes hilarious and an amazing cook!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seems like he knows what he's talking about but if biology does not come as second nature to you I would not recommend taking him because he talks like we should already know what he is talking about without really explaining it well. Also he uses many analogies that he thinks are helpful but sometimes confuse you even more.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO2C
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a nice end to the Bio series I've taken at Moorpark. BIO 2A with Harrigan was awesome, 2B with Jana was a breeze, but this class was a rough ending. I understand that you can only make M02C so easy, but the lectures were so boring, PP slides got convoluted very quickly, and you left lab barely knowing the purpose of the experiment. READTHEBOOK.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

if you read the textbook and are determined to do well in the class, you shall. Kores knows what he is talking about during lectures and as long as you study, you will know too. It is lots of memorization and conceptual work but the tests are very fair considering the amount of information in the text. He tries to relate to the students, fun class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kores lectures every class, and there are five exams. He grades on a curve which is really nice because I received C's on almost all of my tests and still received a B for my final grade. I should've studied more, but most of my classmates and I agreed that he made the general bio class more difficult than it needed to be. Take only if you have to

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BOTM06
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Professor Kores!! His botany class was very interesting and his lectures were informative. I would highly recommend him, and his tests are very generously curved.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOM02C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy and an interesting professor, BUT this class was extremely difficult. His exams are not based on memorized material, but are extremely applied. He curves each exam generously, but be prepared to stay late in order to finish each exam and to study more than you ever have before. He does get confused easily, but he has a good heart.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO2A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kores is a great professor with a deep understanding of biology. You will have to work hard for your grade in his class. READ YOUR TEXTBOOK (cannot stress this enough), study the power points/online quizzes, and ask questions. Getting an A in this class is by no means impossible. Your grade overall will accurately reflect your effort

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOLM02A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kores is great. He's funny, but sometimes his analogies distract me and take away from the content of the lecture. Otherwise, his slides are a great summary of what's in the text book. You must read the book and the lab manual though, questions are deeper than what you do or learn. Gives online and lab quizzes every week except on test days.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOM02C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kores genuinely cares about his students, but he is a tough professor. Don't EVER ask for a re-grade unless you want him to re-grade the whole thing even harder. He does give powerpoints that you can study off of, so that was really nice. He's a little scattered when he teaches, so you definitely want to read the textbooks.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOLM02A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I have ever had. His lectures were not helpful in the slightest. He also made the class a lot harder than it needed to be. The exams were completely unfair and extremely difficult. I went in for help during office hours multiple times and he did not even make an effort to help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOM01A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kores was the best professor I've had so far. He genuinely cares that you do well, but still holds you accountable and challenges you to be your best. This class is difficult and involves a lot of studying (READ THE TEXTBOOK!) but afterwards, you will have an excellent grasp on Biology.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO2A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The hardest class I've taken. Lectures are from the book's powerpoint, boring. He's confusing and goes on tangents that are unrelated. Weekly online quizzes (google is your friend!), weekly lab quizzes, and exams are super hard (half short answermultiple choice). Lecture exams are graded on a curve. Not an easy class at all!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO2C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolute worst teacher I've ever had. He just rambles and goes off topic all class. Acknowledges it's a hard subject but doesn't try to help. He doesn't even fully understand it. DO NOT RECOMMEND. Would rather drive out to another CC. Not sure why MC keeps him.