Barry Condron - University of Virginia

Professor: Barry Condron

Department: TBD

College: University of Virginia

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Condron was an amazing professor. Its neurobiology so it's a hard course but he makes it a lot of fun and manageable. You can tell he's so passionate about the course. I would take it again in a heartbeat and I wish he taught more classes. He really inspired me and I highly recommend taking this course.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I must say, let alone the tricky hard tests. THIS CLASS IS BY FAR THE MOST INTERESTING CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN MY WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE. I just can't tell you how captivating this class is. Prof Condron is so amazing. sometimes it doesn't matter what grade you're gonna get in the end, what matters is how much you learned.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Condron was the BEST - he had funny lectures that were also dense with material - and wrote fair and challenging exams. He also let you come by and see a real human brain during exam week :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Barry is an amazing teacher! Very well respected by his students and he makes learning a lot of fun, you can tell he is very interested and invested in what he's teaching. Tests are difficult, but if you study the power points and listen to the lectures you should be fine. Office hours are great resources and he will give lots of hints and tips.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty awesome professor. Do YOUR part and you will succeed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barry is one of the best professors at UVa. He is SO inspirational to his students, and really cares about what he is teaching you. He is not the common professor who tries to trick you in tests or make them super hard. SO easy to get an A if you do this simple trick: write down everything he says (record lecture) and do the flashcards he gives.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Condron is incredible! If you get the chance, take this class. It's heavy material, but if you like neuroscience you'll fall in love with the class and his lectures. He's very helpful both in an out of class, and you can get away with not reading if you attend class (although I would recommend it). Absolutely wonderful, favorite class by far.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Condron is my favorite teacher I've ever had! I advise going to every lecture and recording them.. Before tests listen to them again and only use the book to look up things you do not understand. His tests are hard, but straight from lecture. He's also very good about letting students reschedule exams if there is any sort of conflict.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 3170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never skip a class. Record lectures if you can and listen to them. Don't bother buying the textbook. All his tests are lecture based and multiple choice. He has 3 tests and final is noncumulative. Amazing lecturer, has great personal storiesexperience with research which he shares with the class. Not an easy A, so GO TO CLASS.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 3175
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barry is by far the best teacher I have ever had at UVa. I REALLY wish that he taught more classes here, but alas his Neurobiology class is the only one. He is super hilarious, and the curve is VERY generous. Make sure to record lectures so you can relisten. You don't really need a textbook unless you're confused on a topic.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Condron has been my favorite professor at UVA so far - loved this class! Lectures are dense but still interesting - Condron is a funny guy :) If you want to do well in this course you MUST attend lectures.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3170
• 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:

His lectures are jam packed with info but he makes it very succinct and spells out what he wants students to know. He often ended early, but still had more substance than other profs who drone on the whole class time. He seems like a nice guy too, couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'd say to take the course w/prior bio knowledge.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3170
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing prof, extremely animated and tries to explain things in ways that you can understand. He extremely passionate with neuro & it's infectious. He never makes it boring even though the material was dense. Funny guy. Be prepared to do a lot of studying, 3 exams only, no hw, 20+ ch, & they are TRICKY but decent curve at the end. Best UVA prof.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The curve was generous, my scores were bad but I got a B-. A lot of material to memorize, but you just have to focus on what's in the lectures. Best way to study was to answer questions he gives you for each lecture. Get someone to do them w/ you, it makes preparing much easier. The info was valuable and interesting! :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barry is great. He is very passionate about neuroscience and his lectures are extremely fun and informative. The tests are tough, but the curve is great. Overall a great professor. I will miss his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3170
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was an awesome teacher, much better than Provencio! Interesting, informative... he definitely made you want to come to class. Essentially, it's a good bio elective. The curve at the ends brings up your grade substantially. Think cell bio and be prepared to study a lot. All in all, this class was great!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

awesome prof and so nice! starts late and ends early...so sad that this course isn't offered anymore.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He ROCKS! He's extremely interesting and excited about his subject. Unfortunately, theyre discontinuing this class but he's a wonderful professor who really knows his material. This class was one of my favourites of all time because of him :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barry is a top bloke and the best science lecturer i've encountered. Articulate, confident and enganging. Never goes over time. The multiple choice tests are relatively difficult, but what makes the subject more difficult is the bell curve. Material is extremely enganging for science majors, ie. diseases, bioterrorist weapons, etc.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is great- so enthusiastic and keeps you interested in lectures. The lecture questions are a great help on the exams, and he made the topic of Biology really interesting for a non-science person.