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- University of Wisconsin - River Falls
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- Scott Ballantyne
Scott Ballantyne
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Department:
Biology
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I'm surprised no one has commented on this teacher yet. For a bio major, there is really no way to get around him, so listen closely... His first test is inordinately difficult. Do not succumb to the false sense of easiness his lectures provide. His tests cover material that he does not lecture about in class... This is fine, a lot of teacher's do this. But what angers me is many of the questions on the test we did not cover the material at all AND WE WERE NEVER TOLD TO COVER IT. It's difficult to explain... but the class test average was 64. Obviously, the class on average is a D student which doesn't reflect reality but maybe I'm wrong...
Positive:
Is interesting/entertaining/funny
Is challenging
Brings discussion into the classroom
Is willing to help students anytime
Shows a love of teaching
Negative:
Expectations are unclear or lofty
Poor sense of humor

Positive:
Good professor.
I would recommend this professor
Is interesting/entertaining/funny
Is challenging
Brings discussion into the classroom
Is willing to help students anytime
Best professors I've ever had!
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