Reviews of professor Hugo Tapia

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class is composed of 4 test including the final. The tests do not reflect what he teaches in class or the textbook. He doesn't want you to memorize so its more application. Hes nice however he does not know how to teach mumbles a lot and is unclear most of the time. Take someone else if you want to pass the class the first time around.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
His tests are hard mainly because theyre nothing like the examples done in class. They are upper-division level exams for a class being taught at the high school level. Averages in the 50-60 range so far. Take someone else, or take the course at another university if you have to.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you show up to lecture and read the book you will do fine in this class. He offered 30+ points of extra credit so it's near impossible to fail. Many of the questions on tests are based on questions from the book. The people leaving bad reviews stated that attendance is not mandatory, which is untrue and may be why they did poorly.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Exams are pretty tough, it is a core genetics class, studying more than usual will help, as well as attending office hours.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor that wants you to do well in the class

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
The tests are extremely difficult because they do not match up with what he teaches or the textbook. AVOID HIM !!! Take someone else if you want to maintain your gpa

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Tapia is a smart dude who has not figured out teaching. I consistently scored in the high 90s on tests due to a personal interest in genetics, but I learned nothing from him and the class averages were 50s-60s. He does not take responsibility for low scores on tests that do not match the covered material, blaming it on the students instead.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great guy, very kind and gives a lot of extra credit. I recommend him for Genetics

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
One of the best professors I've ever had. It really showed how much he loves the subject matter, and how he actually wants to be there and teach. Don't skip lectures, and read the portions of the book that are marked and you'll be solid. He genuinely is a good dude, very caring and will do what he can to push you to do well in the course.