Ron Bridges - Pellissippi State Community College

Professor: Ron Bridges

Department: TBD

College: Pellissippi State Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AP2010
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

During Dr. Bridges lecture (A&P I), I felt overwhelmed. Looking back now, even though it was tough, he was a great instructor. He is kind of long-winded, but if you listen, he will tell you everything you need to know for tests. His outline notes are fantastic, and helped me spend less time writing and more time listening during his lectures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Bridges is a hard teacher. He goes over a lot of material. His lecture class is hard, his tests are hard as well. His lab class is basically self guided. He does give you the material you need as well as a lot more information.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Alright, so I had Ron for summer 2 for a&p2. although it was a summer class and it obviously had to be fast, he made it borderline impossible. he would expect us to learn way more than was even covered on the exams. quizzes, comp projects, case studies are hard, expects us to basically already be doctors. do yourself a favor and do not take him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AP1010
• 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:

I had Dr. Bridges for A&P lab. He expects you to learn as much as you can from the lab manual before coming to class. You will be quizzed on it, then he expands on it in lab. Hes a little intimidating at first. I learned it very well because of his high expectations for students.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am a nursing student and had Dr. Bridges for Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab. He is tough but is an excellent teacher. I wish that I had been able to have him for lecture as well. His lectures include him pointing things out on the models. He teaches to all learning styles which I found helpful because I am a kinesthetic learner. Great teacher!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AP2010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture and lab - Dr. B is a tough professor, no doubt. He gives 110% and he expects his students to do the same. However, he is fair, gives study guides that have everything you need to know for the tests, and gives plenty of case studies and quizzes to help your grade. A++++++++

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's brilliant and challenging, kind and tough. He's very knowledgeable about the subject and can answer anything. You'll learn A&P but also diagnosing illnesses, interesting tidbits related to the topics, and he's great to use participation and pool noodles to demonstrate complicated ideas. I worked hard for my B, but he made me better.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bridges mostly knows his stuff. However, his class is a mess. His lectures are messy and never to the point. The tests are hard, but he tells you what is important to know. He will not curve your grade, but he drops a ton of quizzes to make up for it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AP2020
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor. funny and really knows his stuff! consider any comments you see about him as an emotional reaction to the level of work required. He isnt there to spoon feed students, this class is for the health professionals and if you cant hack his class you surely don't need to be working on people.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bridges is a great/smart professor, however he lacks compassion for his students. He knows the material so well (duh) but he has a hard time understanding that as student we don't know it as well as he does. He is the HARDEST grader and has a lot of exams. For example, we have a test and then the final exam minutes after,talk about harsh.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bridges is pretty funny, which is good because sometimes it's hard to stay awake during a monotonous lecture. He does tend to fly through the lectures, so you're going to want to read and take notes before class. The case studies can be challenging; you must be very specific. He knows what he's doing and seems very passionate about A&P.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• 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. Bridges was an excellent teacher in the aspect of really making you work for your grade. If you truly want a good grade, and the effort that you put in match that will and want for that grade, then he will make it happen. Otherwise, if you skip class and pout about how 'hard' he is, you will surely be overwhelmed. Great teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AP2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor I've had. The class is not easy, but he is very passionate about anatomy and it comes through in his lectures. He is very clear about what is expected, and provides great outlines and study guides that are very useful for exams. You will come away from his class with a very good understanding of anatomy!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO1010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class, but he will give you everything you need to pass the class with an A (multiple study guides for each test). You show you want the A he will help you. Big group project at the end so choose group wisely. I recommend this class for all nursing students since he bases his class on real life situations with case studies.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Dr. Bridges class, I took his Anatomy and Physiology 1 class loved every second of it. I do recommend having a background in medical classes or at least some prior knowledge of the body before going into this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst possible summer course. Bridges enjoys talking about himself, but could care less about you. Try to relate to him, and he will shoot it down. Not willing to help you if you are lost. HORRIBLE lectures. Hard to keep up and take notes. Always be prepared to stay the ENTIRE 3 hours of lecture AND lab. Tons of Homework every single night.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ron Bridges is an amazing teacher. He knows his stuff. If you put effort into this class you can get an A. He gives lots of homework (case studies) and online quizzes but they are not too challenging. His notes and study guides are what you should study for he does not use the textbook too much. SI sessions will help you pass this class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AP2010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Is a great teacher but your grade is all on you. If you don't bother to show for class or turn in assignments then you will not pass. He is a very good teacher he helps by giving notes and study guides. I will recommend him to anyone!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class and I'm not a science major at all. I worked really hard and studied, but I made an A. People think he is a jerk, but if you work hard you will learn a lot and his lectures make a lot of sense. If I can do it and not even be good at science, you can too.