Reviews of professor David Hoekstra

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Nothing wrong with the professor himself but the class was difficult. Attendance was not mandatory but need to attend class to understand concepts. Need to put a lot of effort into studying. No homework so grades were based on quizzes and exams only.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
nice guy but the material is too hard for ppl who have no prior bio knowledge

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Im currently taking his class as a transfer student and he's really great . He is so willing to answer questions and does not make it awkward for kids who get the wrong answer. Is also very responsive and willing to help.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Topics were complex for a non-majors bio class, but interesting. Some concepts were confusing. At worst, that means rewatching a lecture or just asking him in office hrs, and then it's clear. It's 3 tests, 3 quiz, and optional final, but he was super caring, made things as simple as possible, and gives practice tests. He also drops the worst score

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He cares so much about his students!!! Super approachable in office hours, will do everything to make sure you understand. People struggled a lot this semester and despite the syllabus saying theres no curve or extra credit, he listened to students and kindly threw in a 14 point overall curve after the optional final. 11/10 Professor

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Absurdly complicated for a non-major course. Professor Hoekstra is a very nice guy, but his lectures are extremely boring and make zero sense. Do not take this class, your grade is completely reliant on tests which are very difficult. If you're enrolled in this class go to every review session because you get extra credit.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Professor Hoekstra is a great professor, but I think he forgot that this class is a 100 level class. He tried his best to make the lectures interesting and fun, but the material was really hard, especially for a non-major biology class. Your grade is based on three quizzes and three tests, no homework or nothing to practice what you learn in class.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Hoekstra is great and the class material was very interesting. However, I would only recommend this class if it is an easier semester. Three tough exams and a large essay for the assignments. You must study A LOT to do well, but it is a must take for anyone interested in cancer and the immune system. Great course!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is an overall good professor and I like his extra credit opportunity for attending review sessions, however I feel that his quizzes and tests/exams are extremely difficult for an intro to bio class especially since its for non bio majors. I would take him again, but just be ready to really understand what is going on.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Good professor for non-bio majors. Attendance is optional (he posts the notes online) and gives extra credit during review days. The test can be challenging if you don't fully understand the material.