Reviews of professor Richard LeBaron

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
One of the worst professors at utsa. Talks down on you when you ask for help. Monotones lectures. adds items on the exam that he never even goes over. I would avoid taking this professor at ALL COSTS

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class was not "easy" by any means, but it was completely reasonable expectations/grading. Tests are based on book + lectures, so you have to read & attend to get an A. Best to read material THEN listen to lectures. A lot of thought needs to be put into answering questions, as they are difficult & many are application based.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I had taken both undergraduate and graduate level Cell biology with him. He is a classic professor who wants you to work hard for getting a good grade. Textbook reading is crucial to succeed in his class. His exam questions are tricky and hard to answer if you don't understand the topics. Overall, he is a very good professor.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Probably one of the worst professors I have taken here at UTSA. Your grade depends on tests ONLY. Does not give extra credit at all. His tests were every two weeks and would sometimes cancel class which doesn't make a difference because you dont learn anything either way.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The textbook wasn't required but if you have the time to read it and do the practice questions in the back of each chapter, it will really help you. You honestly don't get a clear idea in what he is going to test you on and prepare for some "huh? he never mentioned this" questions on the exams. Basically read/learn the material yourself.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
PowerPoint lectures are ONLY photos. Lecture material oftentimes doesn't appear on exams. You must read the textbook beginning to end of each chapter to receive an A. Exam review for first exam with answers. All other Exam Reviews you have to search for answers in book(not an easy task). No extra credit, no curve. Not a bad guy. Wouldn't take again

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. LeBaron was an excellent professor he uses the book for every exam and lecture. He gives individual & group exams & drops the lowest. Read the book, show up to class and take notes, and do the practice questions you should do well. Anyone that has negative comments about him did not utilize all materials he gives you ample opportunity to pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. LeBaron is a great professor. His class was not hard by any means. All questions are pulled from lectures and the textbook. Attend lectures and you'll be fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's a well respected biologist around campus. Be prepared to read. He's very passionate about the subject but his lectures do get boring if you're not truly interested in biology. I took him for Bio 2 and the grade was based off 4 exams plus lab. You do take part of the 4 exams as a team and get to use note for that part. I would take him again.