Giovanni Casotti - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Giovanni Casotti

Department: TBD

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, this class is very difficult! If you dont go to class or study, you wont do well. If 80% of the class doesnt attend the lecture (during online classes) he wont post it on D2L. He is a good prof, but reading the textbook and going to tutoring help A LOT! Dont expect an easy A, put in effort & Get easy points from homework/ lab quizzes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Casotti's BIO269 class has barely any homework which is nice, but it also means your grade is heavily based on 4 lecture exams and 2 lab exams, all of which are pretty difficult. The topics are tough and Casotti does his best to explain, but most times his explanations are too complicated so they fall short. Be ready to study if you want to do well

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AP269
• 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. Casotti is the man! Yes this course is challenging but dont let that deter you from reaching your ultimate career goal. I still revisit notes and ideas from his lectures to help me understand the basics of human physiology. He is very organized and informational. Print the notes and write all the additional info he says during lecture

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO259
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A&P is hard class in general! its even harder that its an online class due to covid-19! Labs arent supposed to be online which I hate but study hard and read read read ANDD ask him questions! He doesnt bite! the more questions you ask, the better! Casotti is a great professor! Very understanding and nice! SHOW UP TO HIS OFFICE HOURS TOO!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Casotti is an extremely good professor but you need to put in the work to get a good grade. Record lectures, study for a little bit after each lecture, and read the textbook. The material is very conceptual so youtube videos help! Not difficult material just a lot of material. Tests are difficult but study hard and you'll get a good grade!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Technically the lectures are not mandatory but if you miss one, you will be so confused. RECORD THE LECTURES! I literally wrote down every word he said to pass the exams. Don't go on your phone in class, he will embarrass you and take off a big percentage of your last exam. Don't get the textbook. Go to office hours, he is really understanding!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Casotti is great. Hilarious, great accent, makes class interesting, and he explains concepts really well-GO to lecture, RECORD THEM, AND STUDY EARLY. Tests are difficult, but if you study in advance you'll do OK. Lab is easier, get as many pts as possible in there. I used the textbook, but the study guides he provides on D2L help more. Good luck!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was so scared for this class at first because of its difficult reputation, but I have never had a professor who explains things the way he does. The material can be difficult, but he explains his power points very clearly, you just have to pay attention! I suggest recording the lectures. Tests are manageable, but you must study days in advance!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• 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:

I took Casotti's BI 259 & 269 over the summer and definitely recommend if you are willing to dedicate those 10 weeks to all anatomy. I recommend rewriting your notes and understanding how different concepts relate and truly understand the big picture. He is a funny guy and truly willing to help if you ask. You must put in time to study!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great prof & really knows his stuff, but the class is hard. definitely record his lectures and try to sit in the front. if you can try to go to both sections. tests contain a lot of material. read the textbook

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He knows the material very well, but each lecture is packed with information that you'll need to know so it can be overwhelming at times. He genuinely wants you to do well, but makes the tests challenging, so definitely go to his office hours and start studying early... you'll thank yourself later.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is very difficult. He talks very fast so record the lecture. He makes the class interesting. Get a tutor. Lab is easy so take advantage of that.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite Biology class so far, and I'm a Bio major who can't even use this course for my Biology credits! Take good notes on the slides, and copy everything he says. Pay attention to videos, and come to class. Very caring, but can be savage. Awesome Aussie accent! Still rather take this over Comp. Vert. Phys., which does count for BIO credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Casotti is by far a great professor he makes you work for your grade, but the lectures are interesting. Record the lectures and review the material often, and you'll be fine. Anatomy 2 was 100xs more interesting then Anatomy 1

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you do not go to his classes, YOU WILL FAIL. He does put his slides on his website, but he goes into a lot of detail in class that you just won't get from the slides. The test are very hard and not easy to get good grades on. A lot of effort needs to be put into this class if you want to pass. Casotti makes the class fun and entertaining.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far one of the worst professors I have ever taken at West Chester. He made the material seem harder than what it actually was. His PowerPoint slides aren't the best and he leaves it up for you to take notes. His tests are ridiculous. Tutor didn't help. Passed somehow

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

269 is a difficult class and he made it more bearable with his humor... and his accent! Attend class, study hard, and read up and you won't have many issues. Lab is easy so get as many points as you can in there.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Study. Literally make sure you get a tutor, whether it be someone who did well in the class or has the credentials through the university, GET ONE! Record the lectures, listen to what he has to say, take notes, study, review, and study more until you get the concepts. Will be retaking the Lecture. LAB IS A JOKE, so use it to your advantage!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Casotti is great. Exams are hard. Had to retake, but he is so funny and makes everything relatable and bearable. Study hard, ask for help. You can do it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO269
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor, the content is just hard. He makes lectures interesting and gives lots of real world examples and can be funny. Tests are hard, you have to study. He tries his best to make sure everyone understands the information. Puts powerpoints online but you won't understand them if you don't go to class because he elaborates on them.