Reviews of professor Michael Shea

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I found this professor to be irrational, unreasonable, and unclear when it came to assignments and grading. Even when asking for clarification he rambled on about other nonsense without getting to my questions. Didn't allow resubmission even though assignment was submitted three days early and only half credit was earned. BEWARE!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Had dr Shea for Orgo lec and lab. Grades things fast but the material in Brightspace is not very good. I have taken other classes at this school and they set up the online classes the same way. He helps you with their set up as much as possible def recommend.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Forget reading the rubric, listen to his office hours! He will contradict the syllabus, the rubric and himself. He complains about students during his office hour but it is important to listen to it because he will throw curve balls that are not in the syllabus or rubric at you. If you ask him a question he will make you feel dumb. DONT take him

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Best and most involved for any online clas that I have ever taken.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
When asking for help or clarification, he was unclear and rambling on about unrelated topics. He doesnt let go of a topic or criticism, once you are on his radar you dont get off. If you need more than the minimum assistance, find a different class or professor.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
the class didn't have to be hard, he just made it that way. his grading style is reckless and he's not approachable. make sure to ask many questions on every assignment, given the fact that he makes up criteria in his head that is never specifically stated on the syllabus/on the assignment rubric. good luck with this professor - you'll need it

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
There were 3 major learning issues with this professor. 1. when talking about a topic, he will go off course. 2. informative and detailed feedback a day before or after the next assignment that builds on it is due. 3. project order for a crucial part was wrong (he even admitted it!) and that hurt my grade by a landslide.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
trust me, do not take this professor. thank me later. worst professor in the aba department by far.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Biology 1020 online is great and he does everything to help. Always accessible and highly recommended due to accessibility and eagerness to help you succeed in premed course. Lots of examples and case study that he lets you choose topic. I did it On a disease we always see in my office.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The class content is not that hard. You get to split work for notes with other members of your group which is very helpful. Although the class itself is not bad, Shea himself is the worst.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I needed genetics for DO school. 1/2 way through I have already learned more from dr shea than all professors in undergrad. Teaches you and forces you to think like you need to. Use his guidance to your advantage. Easy grader if he sees that you put in effort.