Xingwu Wang - Harry S. Truman College

Professor: Xingwu Wang

Department: TBD

College: Harry S. Truman College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very genius and helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• 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:

Don't take his class. He teaches by throwing a bunch of terms he knows and is confused when you don't immediately understand it. He will NOT help students that are struggling with the material but will tell them that this is information they should know. Why are you even teaching us if you aren't going to explain it so students understand it?

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• 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:

If a textbook could yell at you, it would be Mr. Wang. Short temper for students that ask genuine questions and give wrong answers. Then no one wants to ask because he makes students feel stupid. He's so disconnected from his students and the toxic learning environment he created that I would never recommend him for anyone interested in biology.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOS121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Wang is a great professor. Bio can be challenging, especially if you do not possess a good foundation in chem. Some colleges wont let you to take bio until you complete gen chem. The information he goes over in class is vital so soak it up while you can!!! I took his class a few years ago and Im still looking at my notes from his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• 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:

OMG the worst professor I've ever had and I already have a degree. There's no reason that a beginning level class needs to be these difficult. Broken English, handwritten lecture notes, no homework, and any time you have a question he's basically yelling at you for not getting it. All the time, any time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NUTRI107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If I can rate him a 0 I would. Worst class I ever took. Gets mad when you ask questions. Hes the type of person that believes the class is easy because he knows the information but is horrible in teaching it. You can barely understand what he says most of the time. Save your time and money or you will fail!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY121
• 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:

Professor Wang is not professional nor is he there to explain anything. He is a professor with a constant attitude, a real bee hive... wish I took bio with a different professor. His lectures are also in broken English so you will end up rewriting your notes. A true creature of habit, unless you are able to dedicate 3x the time, good luck passing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take this class! Class started with 32 students, ended with 12. Prof. Wang YELLS at students for asking questions & for getting questions wrong. Shames students constantly. Marks off points for grading criteria he didn't specify & every question is a trick question. Didn't follow the syllabus. Take this class with a different teacher!!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• 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:

Dr. Wang is an excellent professor, an honorable man that dedicates a tremendous amount of time to his work as a college professor. He is intelligent and has a way of explaining materials that makes it easy for students to comprehend. If you are struggling, he offers extra credit assignments. Make it a point to always be on time. Don't be late!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not use Professor Wang he is not a good professor I took his course twice spring and fall semester he skipped all around the book and you cannot ask him questions he's never there he's very hard when it comes down to materials he gets attitudes whether you right or he is wrong

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He skips around the book a lot. People may not like it but unless a teacher gives you a reason to think they are incompetant you should trust them to give you the info needed to pass their class and you shouldn't tell them they're going in the "wrong" order. I like that he gives breaks to look at material, and gives time to ask questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's very knowledgeable at what he knows, but it's his way or no way. If you don't like the way he teaches then you're basically screwed. I would ask questions about certain things I didn't understand and wanted help with, he would answer my questions, but then if I still didn't understand then he would get mad at why you don't get it. Not worth it

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO121PQR
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While Dr Wang is extremely knowledgeable in his field and is a punctual teacher, there is sometimes a disconnect between him and the student. He can be tough and sometimes has trick questions on his quizzes and exams. However, he cares about your grade and will assist if he can. Asking questions can feel like condescension, but he means well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PROS: - Instructions are clear and easy to follow - A lot of examples that make the content easier - Objective grader - Evaluations aren't tricky if material is well-studied CONS: - Can be tough to students who don't follow his instructions - Do not fight a score Conclusion: Dr. Wang was an eminence. I wish he would give advanced courses.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wang is a funny man and he grades quite fairly. He offers extra credit for 30 points if you submit your blood test report, but i find this as an invasion of privacy. There are quizzes at the end of each chapter and mid term tests and final exams and assessment at the end of some chapters. Attendance is not compulsory. Easy to pass class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wang is very knowledgeable in this field and due to this, sometimes he lacks patience with students that do not have a science background. Unfortunately, this stopped me from asking questions in class. Overall, the class isn't hard to pass. Study the PowerPoints, take good notes, and do well on the labs and you should be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Wang is the best professor available at Truman college .His grading criteria are clear , if you do what you are supposed to you will pass . He helps his students understand his lectures by relating it to their habits and daily life . i took nutrition with him and it is by far the most exciting and useful class i have had in Truman college .

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures in class are clear and he gives you time to digest the material. Quizzes come directly from lectures, but they're tricky. No homework for this class, and labs are basically free points. The 13 quizzes are what'll decide whether you have an A or a B. Take good notes and review them the morning before class. Unfortunately, no extra credit.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wang is brilliant! He knows his stuff! One stupid girl told him she knew the answer, but "I don't want to tell you." He threw her out(GOOD!). Try to rent the book or borrow from the library. I always asked questions even if he didn't want to hear them(I'm not intimidated easily). It was 6 hrs on a Saturday-long day, but I LEARNED! Great man.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO121
• 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:

This is the worst teacher you could ever have at Truman. He is so rude and will yell at you in front of the whole class for asking questions. Don't bother to buy the book. you will never use it because according to him " he teaches better than the book. " Expect to write notes fast because he won't slow down for you. He's HORRIBLE! HORRIBLEEEEEE!!