Reviews of professor Matteo Avella

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Do Not Take, but that a possibility because he is the only genetics professor. Absolutely unforgiving and test are harder, like which professor creates five options for true and false questions intended to trick students. You will not be able to ask for clarification either. Textbook was not required but we still get readings that are recommended..

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class is definitely one of the hardest classes I have taken so far. But, Dr. Avella truly cares for his students. He is more focused on EDUCATING his students rather than just teaching us the material for the test. Oh, and LOTS of reading! Be sure to understand all topics in the book! (I also used Khan Academy and YouTube for further help) :)

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Nice man, cares a lot about students but tests are very hard and draw on tiny details and dont test your wholistic knowledge so even if youre a geneticist you may do poor. Tests are written in very confusing language due to language barrier. But youll learn alot. You may get a B or C but know more than someone with an A.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Has to be one of the worst professors I have ever met. He is not worth the struggle through this course. Please allow a foreign language instructor to assign essay formatted exams.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Did everything he expected and asked for in preparation for each exam, yet there is always a curveball with what he teaches and puts on tests. Going to his office hours are pointless unless you enjoy sucking up to him. When you extremely failed an exam he gives you false hope. Try your best to find a different genetics professor by all means!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
The other reviews that are good are written and solicited from his lab assistants and research students to lie. One of the worst professor on campus! Cannot even avoid! You can get a good grade if you only study for his class and read the optional textbook, while not listening to him.