Bruce Eshelmen
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Department:
Biology
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He is one of the worst teachers I have ever had. If you go to him for help he really wont help you. His tests are all fill in the blank and short answer. On the test you must give the type of answer he wants or he wont give you any points at all. I had him twice and still only got a C in the class and I studied my butt off. DONT TAKE HIM!
A majority of the information we covered was not on the exam (II), and there were several (high point value)questions whose content we did not cover in class. I am reconsidering my major because of this class. I have never gotten a D on any exam other than this one. I studied very hard for this exam. A lot of people struggle in this class, but others in the same class with a different professor are doing just fine. When I compare the material from this class to the one taught by the other professor, the content is not even close to the same. How unfair is that?
Positive:
Is creative
Shows a great knowledge of subject matter
Has enthusiasm in the classroom
Comes to class organized
Negative:
Would not recommend this professor
Confusing or hard to understand
Expectations are unclear or lofty
Overly difficult tests or assignments
Needs to involve students in class discussions
Makes class too challenging
Poor sense of humor
Professor does not relate to students
Positive:
Is interesting/entertaining/funny
Shows a great knowledge of subject matter
Negative:
Overly difficult tests or assignments
This was the funnest class to come to because Dr. Eshelman is so enthusiastic about teaching. Although studying for the exams is based almost entirely off of his powerpoints, they are not posted online, so you have to go to class. Sometimes I felt that the exams covered material that we never went over in class. However, I would recommend this professor.
Positive:
Good professor.
I would recommend this professor
Is interesting/entertaining/funny
Is challenging
Is creative
Motivates students to do well
Shows a love of teaching
Shows a great knowledge of subject matter
Involves students in every lecture
Has enthusiasm in the classroom
Negative:
Overly difficult tests or assignments
Notes/lecture is confusing
Good teacher who knows the material he is teaching. All his material is on powerpoint but does not post slides on D2L. Your study material ends up being the notes you take from those powerpoints. I would recomend him but be prepared otherwise you will not do as well as you would like.
Positive:
Good professor.
I would recommend this professor
Is challenging
Shows a love of teaching
Shows a great knowledge of subject matter
Negative:
Overly difficult tests or assignments
Needs to involve students in class discussions

Positive:
I would recommend this professor
Involves students in every lecture
Negative:
Is a bad professor
Would not recommend this professor
Confusing or hard to understand
Overly difficult tests or assignments
Needs to involve students in class discussions
Makes class too challenging
Worst professors I've ever had!