Ralph Costa - San Joaquin Delta College

Professor: Ralph Costa

Department: TBD

College: San Joaquin Delta College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was amazing. Definitely my favorite teacher! Awesome guy, always helpful. I learned sooo much in this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is such a nice man and he's super sweet. He lets you turn stuff in late if you ask him and be nice to him. He talks low, but he cracks up jokes from time to time. I love his class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Loved his class! He really tries to help u understand the material!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He teaches very well, always answers questions. Funny. Supplements Dr K's lecture while we're in lab. Easy quizzes to boost grade a bit. Reviews for the midterm since Dr K won't. Easy going. Tries to get you to learn everything on your own body. His lab exams are much shorter and easier than Dr K's. Wants you to do well but doesn't hold your hand.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

dr.costa was definately not an easy teacher to listen to.had him 7am&he doesnt use powerpoint.allhand written on board.beware of messy writing,but definately willing to help.he has a humor&he leaves class during midterms.he curves but will deny he does.different grading system.if only he taught physiologyµ!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO32
• 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:

Great teacher. Helps you out a lot with practice quizzes and handouts but you still need to study everyday (at least)! Gives out extra credit here and there to help you out. Too bad he's retired but I still wanted to rate him :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Costa is a great teacher!! He explains the material in a way that it is easy to understand. Anatomy is NOT a hard subject, there is just a lot of material that needs to be retained. A lot of studying is required to do well, so be prepared!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hes has a great sense of humor..

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Costa was good, especially compared to the other anatomy professors. You must attend lectures, record notes and review them in order to do well. It is no walk in the park. Be careful because he does tend to talk low while saying important information. Also beware, questions will often be tricky and sometimes never appeared in lecture.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• 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:

By far the best teacher I have ever had. He is not only helpful and pleasant, he writes everything down that he says in lecture. curves grades, and also gives past quizzes to help you study! but don't be fulled he is nice and helpful but this is a hard subject so be prepared to study and you will do just fine! thanks Mr. Costa I loved your class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL31
• 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:

One of the best instructors for this class. He tries to make the subject as easy as possible to understand. Highly recommend him. Midterms are not too bad unless you study, that goes without saying. Overall great professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sorry, previous rating listed Bio 32, he doesn't teach Bio 32, just wish he...Also forgot to add the quietly sexy part!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO32
• 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:

Really helpful, if you have a realistic expectation of the time required you will be fine. Mr. Costa is not super "academic". He understands that students have a lot of commitments and is helpful with study aids and consistent office hours. Funny too...

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL031
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best science teacher I have ever had. As hard as the material is to learn he does his best to make it easy and simple. I Loved him, Definetly would reccomend you taking this class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Costa is by far the best teacher I have come across at Delta! At first I wasn't very enthused about attempting to tackle anatomy but he made eveything very fun, clear, and POSSIBLE to understand. ON TOP OF ALL HE'S GORGEOUS!! If I could I'd stay in his class forvever and would reccomend him to anyone that wants to LEARN anatomy!!! :)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

mr costa is hands down the best teacher at delta and ive taken several classes here! his tests are very difficult but i got an A by just studying my notes, write everything that he says even if its not on the board! this man is a god!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOABCA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Costa is a great instructor. Human anatomy is hard but when you have an incredible teacher who knows what he's talking about and have a passion for teaching than you will learn and succeed. His tests are very tricky so memorization won't help. Listen to everything he lectures about even though he doesn't write it on the board.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Costa is one the most helpful Sciences teacher that I have taken at Delta College. He wants everyone to understand the material and give practice quizzes to evaluate your understanding BEFORE you take a exam. He Rocks!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr Costa is an amazing teacher. He lets out labs early but if you stay after he will sit w you one on one, he lets you take home bones to study (shhh) and gives plenty of extra credit on his exams. I absolutely loved him as a professor, he cracked jokes, and was always willing to help. Just study study study his lectures and you'll do great

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Costa is really good instructor for anatomy. Must be willing to study and work hard. He writes most of the notes on the board, copy them and tape lectures, and pay attn to the little stuff he says in class... If you try hard, Costa is willing to help you. Tests can be a little tricky, but like I said Study study study & it will pay off!