Reviews of professor Derek Tucker

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr Tucker was AMAZING! His lectures were super engaging and I learned a lot. Exam questions were wordy but open-note format was super helpful. Takes 2 questions from TAs from each recitation so def review those. Overall, he cares a lot abt his students and I highly recommend him for Evolution!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Evolution is a hard topic, that's a given. But Tucker does a great job at making a tough subject manageable. He is passionate about his subject and it shows in class. His exams stick to his lectures very closely. He's available to answer questions and wants to help in any way he can. It's tough, but you can do it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Tucker made this class enjoyable and his exams were not as difficult as the other professors. He was great at explaining concepts and really wants to see his students succeed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Tucker created a fantastic learning environment and was accessible with any questions about the material. His lectures were entertaining and the weekly zoom meetings to go over material were extremely helpful and interactive.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
One of the better BIO professors at ASU. Way easier than I was expecting, the exams are multiple choice and fully open note with just a lockdown browser, no camera. So much reading, but 3 easy extra credit assignments. Just show that you put some thought and effort into the assignments/projects and you'll get 100%. Easy A if you have the time.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The course itself was difficult. We were given open notes for the exams, but the exam material was usually conceptual, and it required both understanding and good note-taking. The instructor was very thorough and helpful during office hours, and the lectures given for each module made the material easier.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I have taken Animal Phys 3 times at ASU, and Dr. Tucker is the only one who can teach it right! He understands how much work goes into it and that it can be a bit much. He's forgiving with grading and will curve if necessary. This is a hard class so get ready to put in a lot of work. Highly recommend going to office hours where he explains a lot!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Tucker is very reasonable and understanding. If you do not like studying from a textbook, find a different way to take this class. It is VERY reading-heavy. Exams are also pretty difficult.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took this course online and Professor Tucker has been one of my favorite instructors so far. Even though the lectures are prerecorded, they feel lively and engaging. I feel like assignments and tests were graded fairly and opportunities were given to correct scores.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Recommend him! He is attentive, friendly, approachable, and caring! 
Took him for BIO 345 and 360.