Reviews of professor Sen Xu

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I had taken Xu for Biol 1442. He was cool, but his lectures seemed irrelevant to pay attention to. Be prepared for 3-8 quizzes a week and a ton of reading. You are required to read 2 books and there will be questions about them on exams. As long as you read the textbook, its easy to maintain a good grade. The lab wasn't too difficult either.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Took this class during covid-19. But with the online transitioning he made it easier for us so 1 midterm, essay, and final. No need to attend lectures just study quizlets and read his powerpoints! He is a lenient grader, replies to emails quickly and gives extra credit. You'll do just fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Xu is an amazing teacher. Since this was an online class, all lectures were recorded and posted on the class day. There are three exams and five quizzes. Quizzes have unlimited attempts and time. For tests, try to do practice tests that he posts and youll be good. Overall, its a very interesting class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Xu is THE professor to take when it comes to genetics at UTA. Hands down. No question. Thank me later; he loves what he does and wants all of his students to succeed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Great professor. Has helpful reviews for exams, one paper. Provides powerpoint to study. Cares for his students and will help you make a good grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Best bio class i've taken. Professor is always willing to work with you. Has many EC opportunities. Lectures are sometimes funny. The test review is basically 80% of the test. Just study the highlighted parts of the slides and do the recommended tb problems and you'll do great. He cares that you get something out the class rather than just a grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Please take Dr. Xu for genetics. To study for the tests watch the LECTURES, no point in reading the book unless you want to do the practice problems. Make sure to do the practice tests as he pulls a lot of test questions from there as well. Quizzes are also part of the grade but these are very easy. One of UTA's best professors!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took him for biol 1442, he is a great professor but I did not learn anything attending lectures. There is a lot of quizzes per chapter, and the exams were hard to me because I had to learn everything on my own. Lectures are just him going over short PowerPoints, the rest (3 books that you are tested on) is on you! So much reading to do!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I get why other students say he's kinda monotone but his class was a dream for me, really. I learned the material, didn't have to buy the book to get an A, you only really need the power points (which are very specific to his test material, word for word) and his practice tests to get a good grade. He is also pleasant and very approachable.