Bruce Hofkin - University of New Mexico

Professor: Bruce Hofkin

Department: TBD

College: University of New Mexico

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO2110C
• 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:

No. Just no. You have to be born a scientist to do well on his tests. I hated this class and it made me switch majors. I have never studied so much for an exam only to either never improve after the exam before, or do worse. I cant understand how people passed his exams. The lab helps your grade but,if youre not a natural born test taker good luck

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2210C
• 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. Hofkin is a solid professor. He is very organized and prompt, and does not assign a lot of work. There is one homework assignment per week and 4 tests per semester, and that is it. His lectures are very solid, although he was often bad at responding to emails. Still a decent choice, especially compared to Dr. Kennedy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not give feedback as to why you got certain grades on homework and exams. Will give you a 0 for any late work, non-negotiable (even if it's submitted 1 min late). Exams are all written and he wants SPECIFIC answers. If not then your whole answer is marked wrong. no extra credit, no curves, no mercy. AWFUL PROFESSOR.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL406
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hofkin does not care about his students. He is very short in his responses, and worse in office hours. He believes this class is all that students needs to focus on. He tests very heavily on information that he said maybe once, minute details rather than slightly larger. Would recommend anyone to NOT take this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2210
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are absolutely awesome! However, his exams do not match the lectures, and not the textbook either. He expects extremely precise answers on the exams, and does not curve exams/ no extra credit. His exams were the hardest I have ever dealt with!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a great professor, isn't really concerned whether his class average is low or high, and doesn't give any extra credit to try and help students out. Expects only specific answers on exams when the answer could be various amount of things, and sometimes isn't accurate with the discussion/lab.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL450
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The lectures are good as he is an articulate professor. He grades off quizzes mostly. It's necessary to make sure you take good notes and not just what is written on the board.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is an great biology professor and actually knows what he is taking about. You will definitely learn from him. But test are difficult and they are worth 75% of your grade. To say it all, this class was why I gave up on going to medical school. It is possible to pass but only if you focus on it. Make sure to use all resources available to you.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doctor Hofkin lectures well and knows how to present material in a way that makes complex concepts understandable. Unfortunately, all this does is give you a false sense of security for his exams. You leave class feeling prepared to study and show up to exams to be railroaded. Best of luck!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hofkin lectures well, he chooses what you'll learn so don't expect to read the textbook to much. He has the philosophy A's are very rare, so he contreus nasty tests. Want to pass record lectures and go over word for word what he says and try to understand the concept so when he asks a total left feild question you might know. Take Howe easier A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Biology is hard, but Hofkin is a great professor! Exams are difficult so establish study groups. Attend lectures and if you're lost ask! He answers all questions in or outside of class! Very passionate about his work and his lectures are always the best!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hofkin seems jaded and tired of teaching this class. Lectures are good but a little disorganized when trying to take it all down. Rewrite your notes if you do get stuck with him. Grading is poorly weighted. If you have an SI leader, USE THEM. They will help you succeed since the TA's haven't taken this course in awhile and rusty on the material

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hofkin is an amazing lecturer, and everything he discusses in these lectures is easy to understand and makes sense. His lectures leave you feeling prepared for exams. However, his exams are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. Our class average on exams ranged from 30-40%. This is the first class I have EVER failed in my entire college career. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hofkin was a good lecturer. With that being said, his exams were horrible. Everything he goes over is perfectly easy to understand, but when it comes to exams I was completely lost. The way the questions are formatted and worded just confuses you. My only advice would be: READ YOUR TEXTBOOK!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked Hofkin, he is good at explaining concepts and lectures at an even pace. He does have a problem with cell phones that is a little extreme, like he will kick you out of the classroom if he sees you on your cell phone. I don't like using mine during class, so it wasn't an issue for me. I'd take him again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hofkin gives amazing lectures, but unfortunately, his exams are horrible. They are nothing like the notes given in class. The questions are theoretical. Plus, he has this grudge against students who cheat and takes it out on the entire classes grading. Took this class again with Howe and got an A. Save yourself the agony and dont take this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hofkin is very intimidating and lecture heavy. Take note in everything he says, and go to office hours (every time their available) if possible. The class itself is difficult and he teaches as such, and I failed the course because of that. Be ready to study your butt off. I can guarantee if you don't go to class, you will fail or do very poorly.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor but there is too much information on one test. Says you don't have to know things for the test but if you don't you loose points. He's way better than shaner though

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Hofkin is a great Lecturer. The class was very interesting and enjoyable. Tip for this class is recording the lectures. Its very helpful to listen to them again because almost all of the material you'll be tested on comes from them.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO201L
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hofkin is a great lecturer but this is all he does. Be ready to pay close attention to everything he says because almost all of it will show up on his tests. Go to class, read the text, and do your homework and you'll pass. Very passionate about students staying off of their phones so don't get caught!