Western Kentucky University / A / Larry Alice
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Moderatev
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 9
Multiple Choice: 16
Matching: 12
Fill in the Blank: 9
Essays: 8
Problem Solving: 1
Mandatory Final: 15
Cumulative Final: 6
Textbook Required: 2
Extra Credit: 3
Attendance Required: 1
17 Total Evaluations
BIOL-222 : General Botany - Posted 10/8/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Guy is an idiot. He must of received his PhD from a school selling diplomas.
Supporting evidence:
Tests do not represent what he teaches.
Does not help when students are in need of additional help.
Lacks professionalism when returning emails (If he returns them).
Teaching methods seem outdated and lacking.
All he seems interested is talking about beer and cursing.
Overall disappointed about what I learned from this class, Maybe with a new teacher this material would be taught correctly.
Student of Spring 2013
BIOL-122 : Evolutionary Biology - Posted 10/7/2013
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This course was pretty easy, Dr. Alice does a fairly well job in class of teaching the material.
BIOL-122 : - Posted 6/12/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Alice is tough, but he knows what he is talking about when it comes to plants and when it comes to animals he will find the answers if he doesn't already have them.
BIOL- : Botany - Posted 2/8/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
The class was easy. Just study everything he writes on the board, and the tests are cake. Memorization!! He's a really cool teacher.
BIOL-222 : Plant Biology & Diversity - Posted 12/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Alice is great because he cares about and understands his students. His expectations are realistic, and he what he tells you is exactly what he wants you to know. I definately recommend him.
BIOL-222 : Botany - Posted 8/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Alice is a really great teacher. I really did not want to take botany but he made it interesting all the same. If you have to take this class I do recommend taking it in the fall. Dr. Alice teaches the lecture both in the fall and spring and he teaches the lab in the fall. Dr. Dillard teaches the lab in the spring. Dr. Dillard is a good teacher but the lab is quit boring and can be really hard if you do not keep up with up.
There is extra credit on the lecture exams. Also, do buy the book because it is the only way you can study for the lab.
BIOL-222 : Botany - Posted 12/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Alice is a really cool teacher and creates a laid back environment. You don't have to attend class, nor do you have to buy the book. All you have is 5 exams and they are pretty much the exact exams as used in previous years...even the final. I personally have several diff copies of each exam from previous years, and am willing to sell all of them for the same price I bought them for...$20. I promise his exams are the same questions every year, just switched around...even some of the bonuses are the same! E-mail me at [email protected] if you'd want to buy these old exams!
BIOL-222 : Botany - Posted 7/9/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you are good at memorizing and you like biology, this course won't be too tough. Yes, plants can be boring but it's really not that bad. Dr. Alice is cool too. You will have to study though. But if you are a biology major like me, then you already know that
BIOL-223 : Botany - Posted 11/8/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr.Alice is a different type of teacher. He likes to talk. He doesn't like to cancel class. His test are not just so hard that you'll be stressed, but you MUST study. He's definitely not a boring teacher.
BIOL-222 : General Botany - Posted 10/22/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Alice is a very good lecturer in his field. He is obviously a very learned man but does not overload you with useless information. There are a lot of notes given in this class but it narrows down what you have to study for the exams from the volumous textbook for the class. Extra credit is not offered but he will do anything in his power to help you succeed in the class without bottle-feeding you the information. Very helpful with questions you may have outside of class. If you are a biology major then you have no choice to take him as he is the only professor that teaches the course but he has a laid-back attitude and is a pretty cool guy.
BIOL-120 : HON BIOLOGICAL CONC - Posted 1/10/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He used power point for every class so there is little or no note taking. It was kinda boring but its easy if you study. You also go on two field trips.
BIOL-120 : Honors Introduction To Biology - Posted 12/16/2001
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you are not a biology major, beware of taking this teacher because he goes into depth, especially if its an honors course. He is very knowledgeable on his subject matter and sometimes, the information can be overwhelming so keep up with the class or you will get behind. I never used the book so I wouldn't recommend buying it.
BIOL-120 : Intro to Biological Concepts - Posted 3/30/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Alice is a great teacher and really knows his stuff. This is not the man to take if you are not a science major. He gives a lot of notes, but he goes out of his way to help students who are struggling outside of class. He is also very helpful when it comes to getting students interested in research.
BIOL-120 : Intro. Biological Concepts - Posted 11/3/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Alice conducts a very efficient class. If you are considering a biology major or are pursuing one, he's the guy to have. If you're a non-science major, be warned that he is very into his subject, so you may not be able to follow the class as well as a science major. His notes do tend to flow fast, especially if he uses PowerPoint (BTW, if you think six pages of notes a day is overkill, you shouldn't be in college).
BIOL-120 : Intro. to Biological Concepts - Posted 11/1/2000
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This guy sucks. Six pages of notes a day, and the tests are hard as hell. Avoid at all costs. But you don't have to take my word for it!
BIOL-120 : Biology 120 - Posted 4/16/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Real good teacher. Lots of notes. If you are a science major - take him. You'll learn a lot and will give you a good foundation for future courses. If you are not a science major this is probably not your class.
BIOL-120 : Honors Biology - Posted 4/13/2000
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
kinda boring but it was his first semester here, overall he was effective. Does a good job of impersonating people