Reviews of professor Jacob Broderick

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The exams were difficult but he gave us everything that we needed to succeed.  He is obviously so passionate about the subject as well as teaching. He expects you to stretch yourself intellectually and that can be frustrating at times. The pros for me were that he is compassionate, he is very accessible and very willing to work with you if needed.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He uses slides and lectures during class. He talks very fast and in a disorganized way. The worst part is the tests, they are very difficult. His tests are not straightforward and use things we didn't even learn in class. He accepts late work. He seems to be happy that students are failing the tests. He had good ratings but is very bad at teaching.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Nope. Nope. Never again. Loose cannon. Possible liability on multiple fronts. Good luck you guys, I really hope it works out for you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Evidence-based teaching strategies, very thorough study guide for each exam, thorough lecture notes provided, 4 separate means of extra credit, and a very generous curve. Jacob is also a fantastic lecturer, easily the best I've had in undergrad. His exams are not easy, but he does so much to help you succeed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
 He gives you all the resources you need if you listen to his method which is: the lecture notes. Use them! sometimes he didn't cover things in the chapter readings but highlighted different points in his lecture slides- pay attention to the slides and you will do fantastic. hes hilarious, caring and encouraging. made bio fun. highly recommend.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Broderick is a great teacher! Genuinely, loved his lectures. From the beginning, he says that he doesn't create study guides. Instead,use the chapter objectives to study for the exams. The in-class and signature assignments are pretty easy. Just do your part to read the textbook and attend class and you will pass your exams with a breeze.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Broderick is really nice and hilarious. His teaching style is majorly flawed though. Exams were unreasonably difficult. I studied for more than 20 hours each week, and I still did not feel my study efforts were enough. The material is NOT difficult The professor makes it difficult. Dont be fooled by the good grades.His gap analysis grading did that

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Broderick was an awesome teacher. Attendance wasn't necessarily mandatory, but I would say to do well in the class, being present is helpful when going over lectures. Very enthusiastic and engaging teacher and would recommend it to anyone wanting to take Bio 1610 as a prerequisite for any sort of further science classes such as pre-health.