Tim Shannon - Francis Marion University

Professor: Tim Shannon

Department: TBD

College: Francis Marion University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Does not spark interest in his subject matter at all. He does cover everything you need for the test in his lectures, so make sure you go to class and you won't have to do the reading. On the down side, his lectures are boring and he sounds bored as he's giving them. He also made the online transition quite difficult, as he added extra work.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His class is super hard and boring. He makes you read more than 10 pages a night on the online textbook and only goes over the pictures in class. Nobody has enough time in the world to teach thenseoves a whole course while working and going to school. The coursework is too extensive.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

Very hard course and lecture heavy. I do not recommend him to any student.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This has been one of the hardest classes that I've taken at FMU. I dislike his teaching style because he forgets certain things about the topic that were in and he then remembers after we've gone through two different topics. His exams are SOOO HARD! I would study for all of his exams and I only passed the first exam with a 76. STUDY A LOT!!!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The material may be a little hard but even during class he will explain and will not get upset. he tries to be funny but the jokes are corny lol thats what made me laugh. my grade was only so low because i missed a test and a quiz.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He teaches you the subject and expects you to learn it. There were 4 tests and then weekly online quizzes that counted as a fifth test grade. You will need to study to do fine. The textbook was not used at all. Tests have multiple choice, vocab short answer, and typically 3 "essay" style (sometimes its drawing a diagram).

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shannon knows a lot about biology and really wants his students to succeed. While his lectures are informative, his tests can be challenging if you don't truly understand the material. I enjoyed having him as a professor and recommend him if you have a science related major. Just know that his class is one you actually need to study for.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO105L
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Show up to lab. Do the lab. Read over the vocabulary, and you'll pass the quiz. He is very understanding if you miss a lab, and will work with you to make it up. However, do not mistake his kindness for weakness. The grade you get reflects the work you put in.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Notes from lecture are simple, however on the test he takes those simple notes and adds way more to them and youre left clueless on the exam because nothing was discussed in class. Doesnt help when you ask to clarify. Hes very sarcastic but if you study really hard, youll pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO115L
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shannon is a lot harder in his lectures than in his labs. Personally, I took another professor for my lecture and I regret that because the two different classes learned at fairly different paces and Dr. Shannon seems to go more in depth. All around, he is a good guy and a great professor; who I'd definitely take again! 10/10 would recommend!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is not a bad professor at all. If you study you will do fine. I promise. I had to retake him for Bio 105 because my first semester here I did not study for his class. I made a D+ without studying. I have a A now and I do study. The first time I took it he did not to study guide but this time he did. They helped ALOT but its all from the notes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Shannon was one of the hardest professors I have ever come up against. His lectures are all done by writing on chalkboard. He does not follow the book, so you have no resource but your notes. His tests are harder and require a greater knowledge than what he teaches. He rarely answers emails and office hours are not a sure way to catch him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

Lectures are full of information and hes a great professor. He will stop everything and explain it if you ask. Textbook was useless, just pay attention in class and study. Great for lecture and lab - I would recommend him - just beware his exams are quite difficult and you WILL need to study in advance. Final exam is actually really easy though.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's okay.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shannon is awesome! He doesn't make you have a textbook because he goes over everything. Make sure you attend class because he makes his exams off of that. Make sure to take the quizzes, he lets you take it over and over until you get a 100. Also for the final it's all your exams combined so study. The exams and you'll be straight!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO105L
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great lab professor he is extremely smart and funny. He is very nice and easy to talk to which was great. Take him for Bio 105 lab.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO301
• 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. Shannon is one of my favorite professors. He is willing to help you get a good grade as long as you come to him for help and be clear about what is giving you trouble. His notes can be vague at times, but that's really the worst of it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shannon is a nice and goofy guy, but he is not a good teacher. His lectures have nothing to do with his tests. What he teaches in class and what you take notes on, will not help you on the test at all. The only good thing was his class wasn't mandatory but if you didn't go you would struggle. His final is all test combined with same answers.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shannon knows what he is talking about and is extremely knowledgable in biology but for this to be an introductory course, he expects you to have a lot of knowledge as well that most people do not graduate high school with. He will answer your questions but will fuss at the class and claim its not his fault then everyone fails. Test are v hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't do attendance, quizzes every week, and really helpful during lectures. He really helps after classes if you take the time to set appointments to have him assist you in anything that you may need assistance with. Has materials that you need to watch on his Blackboard page and it goes over what the lectures are about that week.