David Temme - University of Utah

Professor: David Temme

Department: TBD

College: University of Utah

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dave is a hilarious guy with a TON of knowledge. He is very passionate about physiology, this is his downfall. He expects everyone to be as passionate as he is. I had heard that his tests were difficult but that is an understatement. Make sure you can APPLY all the information he presents in different ways. His study questions are very helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• 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:

If you want someone to give a bunch of stuff to memorize, take it from a different professor. If you actually want to work HARD and LEARN this subject, take this class. It can be very difficult and requires A LOT of study time to understand. That being said, here sits one of the best, most passionate, professors i have ever had. He's a true gem

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was so afraid after seeing his rating on here, but honestly he is one of my favorite professors. He genuinely cares about what we discuss in class and gives us the tools we need to do well in class. Lots of TA sessions outside of class are available, and he is always staying after class to answer any questions. I totally recommend Dr. Temme!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Expects you to know everything he does NOT teach, and his TA's rarely got A's in his class. I find it sad that you can take a different professor and get an A with fair exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to one library study session a week and I promise you will do well. It's a fantastic class; Temme is a fantastic lecturer. He makes physiology intuitive. Very little memorization. If you learn the few, key concepts each unit that he tells you will be on the test, you'll ace the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While this professor is known to be extremely difficult he is an incredible professor. You will feel like you understand nothing but once the class is over you realize just how much you actually learned and retained (a lot). This professor values application and critical thinking rather than memorization so tests are HARD and you must use the TA's.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Temme gives amazing lectures, some of the best and most interesting in the entire biology department. He certainly knows his stuff. That being said, he comes off as unapproachable and is often rude to his students. He is also very set in his own opinions and likes to insert his ideology into the curriculum. TA sessions are essential to pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• 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:

The worst professor I have ever had. He is completely disrespectful to his students constantly saying how "if this isn't in your toolkit, I don't know why you're even here" and he will even yell when someone answers a question incorrectly during lecture. He is completely unapproachable, and will tell you you're going to fail. 0/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart professor, but his class was horrible. It's like he doesn't want you to pass. His lectures are confusing and sometimes hard to follow. He only grades quizzes and tests, so if you do poorly on those you are in trouble. His tests are not straight forward, but the quizzes are a little more doable. Unfortunately I will be retaking this.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class. The lectures are unorganized, and he comes up with things on the spot it seems. Hard to follow and write down what he says, so when those things come up on the exam you're left wondering whether you even learned that. I have gotten A's in all other bio classes but this one. He is rude and his exams are out of this world.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are extremely unorganized. Very confusing professor and the learning environment is extremely stressful. Not a good choice if you like to take time to process things. Go to every TA session you can or it'll be hard to pass. While taking a quiz he shouted to the whole class: "if u knew what you were doing you'd be done by now." #Neveragain

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As a person hes amazing but teaching wise i learned more from spending hours over the book and at the weekly TA sessions. If you are looking for a decent grade i recommend just taking it at the sandy location.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY specific teaching style. Good if you're an independent thinker

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has really grown on me over the semester. The last class was today, and I was actually sad to leave. I began the class with, frankly, hating it and thinking it's the hardest thing ever. I left appreciating his lecture/teaching-style so much more. Like he says, you will not change without struggle. And, boy, did I struggle. Be ready to work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO2420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was one of the best classes I have ever taken. I felt like I had learned so much applicable information at the end of this class and was fully prepared to take pathophys in the spring. Not only did I learn so much, I enjoyed every class because Temme lectures in such a engaging way.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO2420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was one of the hardest classes I have ever taken. You will not pass by just memorizing the material in class. You have to really understand and be able to apply on exams. However, I really did love this class. I learned A LOT. If you're looking for an easy A this is not the class though.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unlike most bio classes, he really teaches concepts, rather than just asking for rote memorization. He's a great instructor and human being and he changed my worldview. I also learned a ton. Honestly, my friends in nursing school come to me for help now. It's not an easy course, but I feel that the effort I put in was really worth it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have taken class from Temme twice and both times have been the absolute worst experience. I took intro my freshman year then thought things would be different with him my junior year with human phys but he offers no help. Unless bio is your strong suit and it comes naturally, learn from my mistakes, do not take any course with him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3450
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Temme thinks very highly of himself. He is a great source of knowledge in Biology. This being said this has possibly been my worst experience in the Biology department while at the U. This is an experimental class with few guidelines/direction. I had heard of Temme... it's all true. Journals were a nightmare! Avoid this class if you can. Wish I did

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2420
• 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:

Amazing class- participate in class to help make material stick. Go to him or TAs to clarify questions. Keep up by reviewing notes/concepts daily. Daily rewrote lecture notes into my "toolbox" notes. LOOK FOR THE PATTERNS! Read Silverthorn occasionally- don't need to buy. Key to class- study group, meet regularly to review and discuss the stories.