Dirk Vanderklein - Montclair State University

Professor: Dirk Vanderklein

Department: TBD

College: Montclair State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tough class, He has a slightly scary quietness and stare but overall not a bad professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Vanderklein he is a nice guy but he is unapproachable at times. He makes you work for the grade but what bio class dosen't. He is a solid guy but has some quirks about him that you have to learn to go with. Overall a nice guy but just tough as a professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very rude and unprofessional.. avoid at all costs

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only grades in the class were 4 exams and lab. All exams were open-ended BUT he does give a study guide with 20-30 questions, and the questions on the exam are guaranteed to be straight from the study guide, so fill it out. Nice guy, boring lectures, o extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL113
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Vanderklein is very knowledgable and passionate about plants (especially trees) so focuses on that a lot in class. At the beginning of the semester, attendance was taken in lecture. One hw assignment a week for lecture. Exams are long, open ended, some info was only said in lecture. LOTS of lab work and lab homework attached to the course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECOLO213
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I honestly never wrote a review about any professor, but this one is the best! He teaches science and he incorporates with our daily life which makes going to lecture very enjoyable, not just a boring one that you feel forced to sit down to only end up slipping on the bench. Do the review sheet before the exam, and do hw on time!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. I took him over the summer for 213. He is a caring person and wants to see his students pass. You just have to put in the effort to study and go over the review questions. Pay attention and take notes and you should be fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO113
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not the best professor. The exam reviews are unnecessarily long (40 questions or more!) and their open response. If you want to pass just do the whole review AND the definitions. It seems like a lot (and it is) but it does help.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

lots of homework and projects.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're not interested in botany, don't take him. Instructions are unclear, doesn't give out rubrics. All tests are open ended. He doesn't seem to care about the accuracy of his lectures besides the info on plants. The lab work is 4th grade level at best (measuring bean plants the full semester) I almost dropped but had to stay for the credits

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes a great teacher. Doesnt give a lot of homework. Only online discussions that are due every week on canvas.I would say his test are no joke. He gives a study guide full of 40+ questions and terms to know but the exam is only 9-10 questions that are OPEN ENDED. If you know your stuff youll pass. If not then youre failing that test.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL213
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO THE SIMUTEXT ON TIME! It may make or break you. Definitely be in class for lectures bc lectures slides have no notes so they are not the best study guide. Create an editable google doc study guide for whole class for the exams and you won't do too bad.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL213
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His exams are 100% based on this study guides. You must UNDERSTAND the study guide. His study guide questions basically narrow down to 10 different subjects. THOSE SUBJECTS ARE THE EXAM QUESTIONS!!! It's true there is a lot of work, but if your a responsible student who does not procrastinate much then its no big deal. Do ur part and youll be fine

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately if you're like me, you just wanna take your pre-reqs and get into Med school but get stuck with this required ECO class & it sucks Dr.V seems passionate but test like 6-7 questions open ended study guides are 30 questions and you DONT know what ?s r on the test group projects labs are outside in the dirt, presentation @ end

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Is he a difficult professor? Yes. One of my hardest classes? Yes. He's enthusiastic about Ecology and he's humorous, I did not get the greatest exam grades but worked hard in lab, did extra credit assignments, went to his office hours when I had questions before the exam, and Dr. V was extremely helpful. Basically, show him effort.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Definitely don't recommend taking him if you have a life. One week alone there were 8 assignments due. Work load is ridiculous and exams are only essays. Hardest class I took in a very long time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's incredibly tough and overloads students with assignments. hardest thing ever. an A is very difficult, he doesn't explain things well, very unapproachable.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• 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:

Too much to do. Bad at explaining material. Very particular about what he wants on exams. Lots of busy work, too stressful. Hard to get an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him. Opt for anyone else. He is vague, disorganized, moody and rarely gives an A. Exams are only open ended and very difficult. A lot of busy work and homework. None of the work helps. Just don't do this to yourself.