Reviews of professor Darren Hagen

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Hagen is extremely knowledgeable on the topics of genetics. This class is extremely difficult though if you don't study. The only grades you receive are from exams and 15% if you show up to every class, no extra credit. Take notes and go to SI sessions. He loves when students ask questions in lecture so don't be afraid to raise your hand.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
At first, Dr Hagen came off to me as unapproachable, but as the semester progressed, it was clear that he is very understanding and reasonable. You HAVE to study extensively, but it's very possible to do well. No homework. Graded mostly on tests. Dr. Hagen turned out to be the best professor I've ever had! I wish I could have him for more classes!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Hagen is an amazing genetics teacher. This was his second time teaching the course and he done really well about explaining concepts that are difficult. If he felt a topic wasn't discussed or introduced properly, he'd sleep on it and re-approach it. I spoke to him a couple of times throughout the year and he bumped my grade at the end.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Loved having Dr. Hagen! He is a great student who genuinely cares about his students and their grades. As long as you attend class and study for exams, you will do fine.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The tests are hard, but they come straight from the lectures. You have to come to class to get the attendance points and quiz points or you won't pass. Funny guy though, and knows how to make a tough class fun and seem easy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Hagen is sarcastic and very funny. He is mostly here for research and just wants everybody to get through the class. Make sure to attend class- attendance is counted and helps pad your grade a lot. Exams can be difficult but are typically to the point. Might adjust grading scale up at the end of the semester to help even out the distribution.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Hagen is a really good professor. He did a really good job at enhancing my knowledge of genetics. This is one of those classes that you get out what you put in. So if you study and pay attention during lectures he will help you out as much as possible. Only bad thing is that 3 test are worth 70% of your grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Attend class, you wont pass if you don't come to it.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
You'll definitely want to come to class because the clicker points add up in the end. Overall, he's accessible outside of class and if you have a problem with anything he's willing to help. Only thing I didn't like was a lack of study guide/review for the exams, and the final was rough. Make sure to read the notes, and by that I mean EVERYTHING.