Reviews of professor Riold Furtuna

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Furtuna is very easy to approach if you have any challenges with the class and he is always happy to help you out. His lectures are concise and easy to understand. He takes attendance, participation and academic integrity very seriously. Overall, the class was both fun and impactful for me.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
R. Furtuna was one of my favorite professors.He is personable, understanding, and devoted to his lessons and students.On multiple occasions, he provide me with extra help in and outside of class. He cares for each student, and cares more that his students progress than earn perfect grades. His lectures are clear and exams represent course material.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Very kind and helpful professor who wants his students to succeed. Provides powerpoints but make sure to watch the video lectures for in-depth explanations. No need to buy textbook and you will need to complete a video presentation project which is due at the end of the year. Not an easy subject but Professor Furtuna is there to help when you ask.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class was very enjoyable and I learned a lot! Professor Furtuna is very enthusiastic and always willing to help out. The material is heavy but everything is included in the lecture videos. Keep up with all assignments in order to succeed. Labs are always so fun and easy to make some new friends.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I have been at Gateway for 2 years. Prof. Furtuna is one of the top prof. I've had, so far. Most Prof. will read material off slides.He does not. He explains his material and does hands on activities  to make sure that all the information sinks in. Any Bio class you take will be hard, but it helps when your prof knows how to explain!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Great professor and course overall! My biggest advice when taking this course is to watch and study the lectures provided. Almost all exam questions could be related to the lectures. I also found the weekly learning activities to be very helpful for absorbing the information. The labs were really enjoyable; the professor was always there to help!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
A very passionate professor who makes even the most tedious procedures easy to understand. He used interactive labwork with a respectable amount of lecture to understand the material. You have access to the procedures ahead of time. He answered all questions with understanding and was able to simplify complex concepts easily. Humor is A+

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Furtuna's Microbiology class (BIO 2350) was enjoyable, with engaging lectures, labs, and helpful learning activities. He was attentive to questions and provided support, making the class feel supportive. Prof Furtuna's care for the student's learning, not just a good grade, made the class enjoyable (consider taking his class!).