Steven Runge - University of Central Arkansas

Professor: Steven Runge

Department: TBD

College: University of Central Arkansas

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally the sweetest guy ever!!! After reading this page, I was a little nervous about taking his class, but it was unnecessary. He was so understanding and encouraging throughout the whole online, remote learning concept - especially b/c I took the summer course, so we were basically guinea pigs. Stay on track and communicate with him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1440
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is nice and sometimes funny. Tests are VERY hard. His lectures are just the outer layer of what you have to read in the book for the exam. SI sessions are pointless and only 1 point extra credit. Do not take him unless you're ready to work hard everyday.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

barely managed an A bc of all the extra credit quizzes and attending SI sessions. I basically learned the material from reading the book extensively, and he expects you to learn extra test material from the book; so my test grades were good but lab was hard for me: lab report, and mini quizzes every week from previous labs were challenging.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY1440
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have heard from a lot of people that taking Runge is not smart. This was my first semester of college, so I figured his teaching was normal. I studied sooooooo hard for the tests, and passed with an A ONLY because I tried really hard for it. It is very difficult, but doable if you are determined enough.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1440
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test are very hard and comprehensive. Make sure you read your book. Do your lab work and study for your lab quizzes. Would not take unless you have a strong background in biology.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are not a Biology major DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. One of the hardest classes by far. If you are not interested in Biology or aren't strong in the field, then this class will be the death of you. He lectures the full time and sometimes goes over the class period. Tests are extremely difficult and that's the majority of your grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO1440
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent professor, flies through the content. If you're not very strong in Biology I wouldn't take him. Lab attendance is mandatory or you'll be behind for weeks. Has SI sessions but they were useless, got extra credit for them though. Overall very difficult and has a lot of drops.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just don't. Literally the hardest class I have taken, just take another professor. His test are extremely hard, he doesn't give a lot of homework so all you depend on is your quiz and test grades which sucks.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Runge was amazing! Bonus points if you attend SI sessions and up to 10 bonus on all exams! He likes to do hands on activities to help you understand biology better. He also is very passionate about biology, so he has the answer to every question you have and throws in fun facts about the subject here and there.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO1440
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Runge is a nice professor and tries to make biology understandable with the limited time available. It is helpful to read the book and do research outside of class, since the only grade school really tests and a few small lab grades. If you need help with the content, he is more than willing to help! If you are a biology major, take his class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

bonus on tests up to 14 pts and will meet with you outside of office hours to go over your tests and help you, but you MUST teach yourself the material; there is too much to cover so he only goes over it. tests/final comes from class notes, he drops lowest test grade; GREAT prof ONLY if you're a bio major

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1440
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Runge is a very tough professor. He makes up 90 percent of the test questions himself and each answer sounds just as right as the other. I had him for a lab section too and he was very picky in how he decided to grade and he graded very harshly. I would not recommend him for intro to biology:-( seems to be more at a grad student level.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1440
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'll preface with if you're NOT a bio major, I don't recommend him. However, if you are, he is a great professor. You actually learn in his class, and while you have to work a little to get an A, the class teaches you how to study and understand concepts rather than memorize info. Really nice guy too, just do your reading for class & pay attention

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is NOT good at explaining things in ways students can understand. He makes his tests super difficult but drops the lowest grade out of four exams. Not many grade opportunities other than in lab. He is too smart to be teaching basic level BIO I and it shows. Get ready to read your textbook so you can understand the concepts he teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• 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:

Dr. Runge is not a good professor. He's a nice person but I don't recommend him for this class. It's a lot of material to cover and he does not do a good job of helping his students understand the material. His tests are nothing like his lectures, if you do decide to take him for this class read the book and practice on mastering biology.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very monotone. Lecture HEAVY. Read class notes OFTEN like every night or you wont be prepared for your next lecture. Tests are HARD and you HAVE to apply your knowledge, its not straight from notes. extremely intelligent and teaches on his level. read before class so you can ask questions. if you arent good AT bio & chem, DONT TAKE HIM.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really hard professor. DO NOT take him unless you already understand biology! tests are the only grades and maybe 1 or 2 lab reports. must understand the concepts, not just reading over your notes. you have to know how to apply what you've learned.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest teacher ever! He seems to be way too smart to teach. He assumes his students know just as much as he does. All tests are comprehensive.. so they are extremely difficult. Lecture doesn't help and attendance doesn't count, but he takes role. He covers maybe a 1/3 of what is actually on the test. If you can, take someone else!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard! Test are the ONLY grades. You must read every inch the book & understand everything you read. Lectures are pointless unless you already know biology. He teaches as if everyone knows the same things he does. DO NOT TAKE unless you KNOW biology already.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1440
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Runge is nice, but his class is very difficult. I had to teach myself everything that I learned in his class by rereading the chapters and taking my own notes. He's an ok teacher, but just ok... You only have three tests and a final, plus lab work, but you get to drop your lowest test.