David Flory - University of Central Florida

Professor: David Flory

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best prof for physiology imo. Cool personality, interesting lectures, straightforward exams (memorize PPTs/practice exams), & snacks (yum). His exam style takes time to get used to, but the slight curve helps. During the pandemic, he used ProctorHub during online exams. Only downside was his attitude at times; he's easy to piss off.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ZOO3733C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You think during a pandemic you would be understanding with your students, but he showed his true colors... someone brought a water bottle into lab (unopened) and he gave the ENTIRE class 6 different punishments for one persons actions including taking away a curve that was promised beforehand. Only reason I got an A is because of the gta

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ZOO3733
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice, but doesnt play when its time to do work. No hw, just tests. Wasnt a fan of his teaching style, he skimmed through powerpoints and thats it. No study guide for tests. 1st class in my entire college experinence i had to drop. Would not take again. Wish there was more structure instead of just "study everything" 2 much material to just say that

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ZOO3733C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rudest professor Ive ever encountered. Unfortunately he doesnt care about his students. Ive never been so disrespected by a superior in my entire college experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Flory is a very good professor. He does record lectures and you WILL need to re-listen to them because it is a fast paced course. No textbook required or homework. His exams can be tricky so make sure you remember little details during lec. I recommend using his practice exams because they are similar in testing style and some material

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703C
• 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. Flory was an excellent professor. Lectures easy to follow, and he posts recordings incase you miss class. He gives 10% curve on each exam. Study from the ppts and you're golden. He funny, intelligent, and one of the better professors i've taken.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Flory is a great professor! He is clear about his rules from the first day of class so just make sure you follow them and you will be fine. If you want an A you need to study a lot. his power points have checked slides and usually that's what you see on the exam. The questions can be a little bit tricky but it is doable if you put in the work

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PCB4805
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you took Dr. Flory for physiology, be warned than endocrinology is a step up in difficulty. The material is advanced with a heavy emphasis on clinical presentation. Assignments were split between online and in-person, with clear grading criteria. If you are interested in learning more about endo, definitely put in the work and take this class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703C
• 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:

His exams were full of trick questions, and he was always rude when we asked questions. Dr. Flory was not helpful, and I DO not recommend him!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It is my third year at UCF and Flory is my favorite professor. I took physio over the summer so it was very fast paced and I studied a lot but he made it easier by recording his own lectures and having it available to his students. He is very passionate and knowledgeable about physio. He marks specific slides that will most likely be on the exam

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was really rude and unhelpful. His tests were full of trick questions. The tests were all multiple choice but the possible choices were all incredibly similar. I would study for hours just to be furious when I saw the questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

FANTASTIC course. LOVED Dr. Flory's lectures, though he does have high expectations and doesn't have a problem with calling students out, the amount you learn is worth every moment. My favorite professor, excellently organized class, not stressful. Re-listen to his lectures, they'll provide everything you need for exams. 11/10 would recommend!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was probably one of the hardest class I took at UCF so far. Physiology is a very difficult class and has a lot of material that you need to memorize. Flory tries to make it easier because he provides powerpoint slides that will tell you what exactly will be on the test. Also talks super fast during lectures

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It doesnt seem as though he is passionate about physiology ... Not approachable if you need help . Can be rude at times .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the best Professor I've had at UCF so far. Physiology is a hard class and he makes it doable. Gives a lot of resources to help you succeed and tells you exactly what he expects you to know for every exam. I learned so much. Despite being a good professor you have to put in the work to get the grade you want.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Solid prof. The class is fairly difficult and requires a lot of hard work & studying however he gives you a ton of resources (audiotapes, tutorials, self assessments, old exams). Would recommend taking it alone in the summer so you can solely focus on his class. He talks super fast & can be a tad sassy when you talk to him but the class is doable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Straightforward on what he expects from you. Great lectures, which are recorded. Material is moderate difficulty, easy to learn if you put in the work. Accessible outside of class if you are having trouble with any topics. Lab was 35% of grade and easy to moderate difficulty - know your histology for the exams. Overall, easy A if you study hard. :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PBC3703C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had at UCF. He is an amazing lecturer. He lets you know what is important and goes into detail on what you should know for the test. This class requires a large amount of memorization but it is interesting information to learn about. He also records his lectures and posts them on web courses which is awesome.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703H
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! He has "checked" ppt slides that he takes material off of so you know what you'll be tested on. He will modify which slides he's testing on so pay attention. He gives a lot of free points during lecture but also records them himself and uploads. He gave quizzes and then EC quizzes as well. Made an 89% an A at the end of the semester.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PCB3703C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Tells you what you need to know and what you don't need to know for each test with his use of "checked" slides. Listen carefully to his lectures and re-listen to his recordings. He often brought snacks to class for us which was nice. Has 5 extra credit questions on each test- but these questions were also based on the material.