Reviews of professor Simon Beck

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The course is fairly straightforward. Lectures are optional, but sometimes he gives extra credit if only a few students show up. Definitely talks a lot and goes kinda fast, but otherwise very good at helping answer homework questions and is very lenient on grading. I could tell that he wanted everyone to succeed.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
His class was great, he is a great professor and you really get to learn from his lectures. The class was kind of hard because there are a lot of things to memorize in little time. There are 3 tests and 1 optional final. You really have to study before the tests or the practicals if you wanna get a good grade,He does give extra credit opportunities

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Brilliant, Awesome, best prof in years. Failed other profs, 1st A in years. So cool, knows everything & how to explain it. No stupid questions. Enthusiastic. Have to memorize stuff (like all Bio) but it's effort that counts. Will work with you, especially if he knows you're trying. Extra credit. Wish he taught other classes. Super chill. 10/10 LOVE

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Beck is serious about his class and straightforward. He will let you know the grading, expectations, and the normalcy of things. He is quite funny, there lab, quizzes and homework weekly.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
By far the BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD! He is absolutely amazing, cares about his students and wants you to success. Teaches right off the notes, which are just like the quizzes/tests. Gives TONS of extra credit, and partial credit if you explain why answered the way you did. His lectures are amazing and hilarious, he makes you want to learn.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Attendance is recommended for lectures and labs to do well. Weekly HW and quizzes worth 600 pts. 3 tests and 2 Practicals worth 500 pts. Lenient grader drops lowest test grade and optional final. Offers extra credit and rounds up grades at the end of the semester. Highly recommend him.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
good teacher, I really liked his lectures but it was a little intense especially for a non-major class the material was just hard not to mention it is all online. if you can avoid it don't take this class online it makes it much harder. good teacher tho.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
As a non-science major this class is very tough. I tried reaching out for help more than once and was told "maybe I am prioritizing my other classes to much" and "maybe I should try using a different study method". Dr. Beck was zero help. Dr. Beck has a full time job and does this as a side job. He offers no office hours. My suggestion RUN!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He was a really good instructor and made it really easy to pass. You have quizzes every week but he always gives reviews and explains anywhere that you might not be clear. I wish I could have taken him for Bio II.