Comments:BIO 1306 - I took Dr. Eldridge during the summer and we didn’t have any quizzes. The first test was a breeze (he told us exactly what would be on it) but the rest (and the final) were quite difficult. On the final he put several giveme questions that were quite hilarious, but I won’t deprive anyone of the surprise, so find out by taking the final. He finds free time to tell you some…interesting facts, like which side an ant always falls over when it is intoxicated. He’s a good professor with his experience in biology and knowledge about his subject. At the end of the semester he does a bell curve of some sort. Those who are in the middle get the highest curve, etc. I didn’t find his supplemental packet particularly useful, other than an excuse not to write notes down, but overall a good professor. P.S. The semester I took him he did not require MasteringBiology, so don’t buy a new textbook just to get the code.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE TAKE THIS MAN! He makes it very clear he does not care about his students. There is a quiz over the material he thinks he lectured about from the previous day. If you buy his supplemental packet and read it you should do okay on the quizzes. The tests are monsters and I have yet to figure out where he gets his questions. I took notes every class read and outlined every chapter and signed up for the online bio review. I also studied a week in advance everyday for 5 hours then pulled an all nighter before the test and made a C on every single test! This is a weed out class for premed students so if you are not a premed student DO NOT take him! He will not help you if you come to him with questions and he likes to make fun of the people who do try to get help from him! He is just a rude, foul old man!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is a great professor in my opinion. He lectures in class on what you need to know and does not waste time on petty subjects. You do have a quiz everyday in that class. For some people, this is a hassle but I liked it because it helped me to keep up with my studies. His tests are very straight forward with a few application problems.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Alright, here is the deal on Dr. Eldridge...As long as you study you will get an A. It took me lots of studying and hard work to earn this grade. For everyone who is complaining about this man, what do you expect? This is Baylor so of course it is going to be difficult! Work hard, go to his office, and get to know him and you will do fine.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:cell fizz - I feel bad for the guy. He's older than George Washington and has the temper to prove it. I'm sure he was great once upon a time but he's now just a grouchy old man who won't change his teaching style to help his students. Curves and freebies does not equate to better learning.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:Cell Phys - WORST PROFESSOR AT BAYLOR. And I say this having seen my fair share of bad professors. This man is on an ego trip like no other, and he will go out of his way to make you feel inadequate. He has no respect for his students, save for the few he remembers from freshman Bio. He covers about 20 pages of notes per day, and gives a quiz over specifics from those notes the next class period. However, don't think that the quizzes will have much to do with what is tested in the exams, because it won't. Eldridge needs to retire, as he did 20 years ago. The third test covers multiple pathways and their energy outputs and tracing carbons: Be ready for outlandish problems that do not get partial credit for having the numbers right on all but one pathway, because without double checking your work (and only having time to do half of the problems) you probably will slip up and get these wrong anyway. The final is manageable, but again, half of the final covers pathways and the breakdown of fatty acids, which will be covered by two pages of notes and about 5 minutes of lecture. I'm telling you now, there's no way to avoid this teacher if you're in a BS program, so you just have to devote your time to this class alone if you want to make a good grade. However, if you are unable to take only four hours for the semester, plan B is to go to another college, get your masters/doctorate in Biology, and THEN finish your matriculation at Baylor with this class; either you'll know the material well enough to succeed, or Dr. E will have retired.  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:1305 - Beware! The quizzes each class period are very difficult, and they are 1/3 of your grade. The tests can be insanely hard even if you study a ton. The test questions are very in depth and if you don't know the material inside and out you will not do well. But, if you make it through the class and study harddd you will feel like you can take on anything.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - Dr. E was a great teacher. I learned a lot in his class. His class was very challenging, but worth it. There are quizzes every class. Some are easy some are extremely difficult. SI is a must, Dr. E goes over material very fast and towards the end of the semester he gets lazy just reads and mumbles the powerpoints. Tests require A LOT of STUDYING! He's pretty funny and shows FUNNY powerpoints towards the end of class. I think he is BEST bio teacher, but if you're looking for EASY he is NOT EASY. If you are looking for a CHALLENEGE take Dr. E!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:4307 - This man is a mix between Satan and Winne the Pooh :(  - Grade In Class:F

Comments:1305/1306 - He's really not that bad. If you're looking for a teacher to hold your hand to make sure you learn what you're suppose to then stay away. his daily quizzes can be a pain to study for but if you do well on them they bring your grade up like crazy (200 points out of 600). plus studying for them helps prepare you for the tests which are really straight forward. he's hard to get a hold of sometimes but otherwise very helpful in helping you understand the material. Anyone who says his class is really hard is just lazy. as long you study his packet and the slides you're guaranteed at least a B.   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1301 - He is a GREAT professor! You do have a quiz every class but he drops at least 4 of them and if you pay attention in class you should do fine. His tests are not hard at all. He is very funny and likes to keep students interested. I loved his class!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1306 - Don't hate on Dr. Eldridge, he has alot to offer his students and is easily one of the best professors at Baylor. Chances are if you did not like his class you were not studing and was maybe doing well in his class.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1306 Summer - DR. E in reality is a really good professor, who really cares about the grades of his students. As is the norm, once you do your work diligentlyly and listen to him in class you WILL succeed in his class. Don't be fooled by the rumors that he test on uncovered material. If you listened to him in class it should be evident to you that everything he tests upon would have been covered. the daily quizzes are easy with the 1-2 exceptions. you can drop a couple so it isn't to bad. when it comes to tests, they are fair and straightfoward. nothing is ever overcomplicated. You must come prepared to learn in his class. He tries to ease that class tension by randomly cracking jokes with lighten up the mood. Biology is a tough class but once you stay ontop of your work you will easily pull off a B+ or A.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - This teacher is a complete jerk to students.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1306 - This professor if the best professor ever, he loves to joke around with people and he is usually in a good mood. He also has this powerpoints at the end of class that are funny just to put a smile on ur face he really is a very nice man! I really dont like biology but he made me interested in it that I even considered changing my major! but I didnt lol! Well he is ver nice and loves to help his students out. I was failing his class and he gave me tips on how to better my test scores!Also you have quizzes everyday of class and they are supper easy if you lisen to half of what he says. BEST BIO CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN IN BAYLOR!!!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Eldrige. Tough class. One time he gave a test and 3 people made an A out of a couple of hundred people. Usually though about 10 or so got an A. Intro premed bio is really a weed out. It really has to be bc 900 people start out and 80 get in med school. So study hard. Absolutely go to SI. The SI instuctors are usually awesome. Learn the notes packet. Go talk to eldridge.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Let me start by explaining that I hate Biology; always have, always will. That being said, Doctor Eldridge is a grumpy old codger that belittles his students at every opportunity. He does know what he talks about but is only OK at confeying that knowledge to the class. My semester he used powerpoints and his tests came directly from them, so as long as you memorized the powerpoints you were fine. Don't buy the $200 biology book - waste of time! He copies the stuff he likes and puts it in his Supplemental Packet, that is incredibly helpful. My grade was purely my own lack of desire for the class and is an unfair judge of his teaching ability. All in all, if you can teach it to yourself, and can stomach crude jokes and being make to feel like a child, take him.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:BIO 1306 - I took Dr. Adair for 1305 and aced her class. It took a ton of studying time but I was able to pull off a 99%...Her class was full next semester so I decided to go with Dr. E……big mistake! Dr. E basically disregards the book and teaches from his own packet...which would be fine if he didn’t have random info on his tests that he never covered. His lectures consist of endless PowerPoint’s and overheads. You have a quiz EVERY CLASS PERIOD and they average to equal 2 tests grades…again this would be fine if they were moderately easy…but they are basically hit and miss. You can study for them all you want and still find yourself scoring a 50% some days. There is no mastering bio or turned in HW, but I wish there was to pull my grade up. The Tests are basically hit and miss as well….I put in more time than I did with Adair and still can’t manage to get an A on any…which again…would be fine except that his quizzes pull your grade so far south that you need an A or two on his tests to get your average up. I don’t mind doing work and putting in effort, but I just was not able to figure out how to do well in this class.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:4307 - I liked the course material but Dr. Eldridge does not care about effective teaching as he prepares to retire. I wish we had an option for another instructor.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:4307 - Dr. Eldridge isn't the best professor. He's nearing retirement and doesn't seem to care much anymore. He presents too much information every class period and then quizzes you over only a small fraction of it. There are quizzes EVERY day, and they have a huge impact on your grade at the end, so do well on them. If you can get your hand on quizzes from past semesters, study them like no other. Many times he just copies and pastes. He drops 4-6 of the quizzes at the end of the semester, depending on how many people purchase his pooh tshirts. His exams aren't impossible, but they do require a lot of preparation. Exam 3 is a killer because of all the metabolism problems, but if you practice those problems day in and day out, you will do well. Once you get a grip on the metabolism problems, don't let them slip out of your mind. He brings them up repeatedly on the last few quizzes and the final. Although his class is very difficult, he assigns grades leniently. An 87 or higher will most likely get you an A, so it is very possible.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Bio 1305 - This class was extremely time consuming and required nonstop studying. Poptest given every class period usually were very specific and challenging and occasionally material not yet covered or from material not covered in class appeared on quizzes. This was the hardest class this semester.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! Dont take him for any bio if you can help it. He's terrible, rude, and completely unhelpful. I love Biology and I hated him and the class every single day!!!  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:BIO 4307 Cell Phys - I have taken him for both BIO 1305 and BIO 4307. He is the only teacher for BIO 4307 and if you're a bio major you have to take it. He is not a good teacher. He does not explain anything, but he tests you over it as if you have studied the info as much as he has. Good luck getting him to actually talk to you if you go to his office. He plays favorites. Only good thing is that he will give a nice curve at the end of the year, about 10 points on your average  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:BIO1305 - If you want to survive Bio1305 DO NOT TAKE ELDRIDGE. I took this class as a junior/transfer student; I have had a lot of college professors and Eldridge is by far the WORST professor I have ever had. To understand any of the nonsense he says in class, you MUST read BEFORE the lesson is taught. You will have to attend every SI to pass quizzes, and no matter how hard you study, you will always be unprepared for tests. I'm not a slacker-student, and I have never struggled in a class as badly as I have in Eldridge's class. If you put aside class time, his personality and mannerisms do not make up for his poor teaching ability. He is cranky, crass, tells inappropriate jokes, and has an overall disrespect for everyone but himself. I would not recomend Dr. Eldridge to anyone. Furthermore, he is very unwilling to help or meet with his students. DO NOT TAKE ELDRIDGE. Everyone who says an A is possible in his class wants to have no life.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:Cell Phys - Eldridge is alright as an actual person. As a professor, he kind of sucks. You REALLY have to know your shit with him and I was completely lost from day one due to overload/burnout from life. Take this class concurrently with BIOCHEM-or at least AFTER you've had biochem. They reinforce each other because Eldridge, in my opinion, doesn't explain things very well at all. I didn't do shit for the class and I got a D so with some effort, you'll be sailing with a B.  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:1305 - He tells his students on the very first day that a C in his class is average; would you want a professor like that? He shows the class diagrams that are not in the supplemental packet, yet you are still supposed to know them. Seriously, if you're premed, DO NOT take him -- it will RUIN your grade. I work hard and study everyday, but there's just some classes that should be dropped.  - Grade In Class:DROP

Comments:4307 - The killer pooh gone mad! Never had something so cute been so deadly. Go to his office hours to lower your self-esteem. Enjoy your ride if you are looking for a class to lower your GPA.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:4307 - Worst professor ever in history! Study all you can and you'll still be screwed! Makes mean remarks about his students. Prepare to learn everything yourself. He gives you nothing but packets from his class back in the 80s. I tried to read the book over stuff that we learned in class instead of listening to him. Exam 3 is mission impossible and overall the pain going through in this class is like getting hit by a car.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Cell Phys - The daily quizzes sucked, get your hands on the quizzes from recent past semesters b/c he cuts and pastes a lot of the material. Study hard for his tests and practice practice practice the problems for Exam 3, these will play a huge part in your grade. I got an 87 in the class which he automatically put as an "A" which is something I've heard he does a lot. He will drop 4-5 quizzes even though he says he'll only drop 3. He's a mean old man but just put in your time and you'll be fine.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldrige is a wonderful lecturer. He gives multiple examples and diagrams to make the more difficult concepts easier to understand. Buy the lecture notebook he wrote! Practice the sample quiz problems in the back, take the self tests, and go to SI. His tests are difficult, but not impossible. Just stay on top of the material and you'll be fine.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:BIO 1305 - Dr. Eldridge is a great professor. He may come across as rude or crass, but he only seems that way to the people who are clueless in the class. He's very enjoyable and makes himself available to students. He has lunch once a week with students in a dorm cafeteria, allowing you to get to know him (and he to know you) outside of the classroom. In terms of teaching, he tells you exactly what you need to know for your exams (including a list of concepts for each test), leaving no questions about what will be covered. Studying for daily quizzes can be a bit of a pain, but if you do well on most of them they will ultimately help your grade. Yes, you must do a lot of studying to do well on his exams, but that should be true of any college course, and his exams are very fair. Frankly, if you can't do well in this class then you simply didn't work hard enough. I found him very enjoyable, and he occassionally tells stories and jokes. He even brought his cat to class once! If he taught 1306, I would definitely be taking him in the spring.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldrige was a very good teacher. His test are fairly difficult. You really do need to know the material. There is a "pop" quiz everyday going over what you learned the class before. His supplemental packet really does help. I do recommend going to SI. I think that he is one of the best biology teachers.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:BIO 1305 - Helpful Teacher. I really liked his teaching style, and his quizzes help you keep up with the work. To Future students: Quiz every class, but worth it. 3 Tests which are fairly difficult. The Final, however, I found to be very easy even though it was comprehensive. Take him. You will gain a lot of knowledge.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr Eldridge is a very good biology professor. He has a true passion for his subject. He explains concepts fairly clearly but goes very fast. I recommend going to SI. The tests are very difficult so study everyday. Also he gives daily quizzes which somewhat help to pad your grade as long as you do well on them. He also drops 4-5 quizzes at the end of the semester. He expects you to know the material and go into great detail about every concept covered in class. Make sure to study from the supplemental packet as well, this will help you a lot. Overall, his class was enjoyable and he is a very funny man. He enjoys Winnie the Pooh and wears a Winnie the Pooh tie every day. He is sarcastic and loves to crack jokes during class. I recommend his class but expect to work extremely hard!  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge will push you to make a good grade but he is a damn good proffesor...he has his own packet..study this packet well and take notes in every class and study those every nite...his quizzes are from the back of the packet, he has practice quizzes whic are EXACTLY the same has his daily quizzes he just picks out questions but they are all gonna be based on what u talked about in class so u know which ones to do...those daily quizzes make up 200/700pts and he will drop about 6...for the tests read the chapters and go over all ur notes and u will do just fine...just really study every nite and look over the quizzes in the back of the packet because that will be ur graede booster  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge's class was really not as bad as everyone makes it sound. I took AP bio my senior year so I knew most of the stuff, but it's still a very do-able class. Class is pretty boring with powerpoints, but his note packet that he gives is really good and you learn a lot in class. There are quizzes everyday but they are good because it keeps you studying and helps your remember and learn the material. But they are kind of hard so definately study for the quizzes. Test are really not that difficult but you do have to study and know the material. He is a very helpful and actually a sweet man if you ever get the chance to talk to him outside of class. And he can be pretty funny in class.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:BIO 1305 - i loved this guy! dont expect to just come to class and not study..you def earn your grade with Dr E! he's great though, even at 8AM!! funny, incredibly smart! sit up front! he'll like you more! buy the supplement packet as it's pretty much your textbook! do the pop quiz questions for his daily quizzes! give yourself 2 days to study for an exam and study hard...if you do, you'll do just fine and w/o reading much of the book (unless you dont get it) follow this and youre guaranteed an A!   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Cell Fizzzzzz - Yo dr Eldrige, if you reading this...you da man. You have to get by his sarcastic wisdom and just roll with the punches. he´s a good guy that knows he has to push his students to get results. He told me after I made a B in his freshman level bio that i wouldn´t make it to med school and i just took his cell fizz class last fall and aced his course. He likes to see improvement and if you are an average student like myself, he will help you to make to professional school.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Bio 1305 - Dr. Eldridge is amazing, sure he sometimes thinks you know just as much as him but what can u expect from such a smart man. His quizzes are simple if u just pay attentin in class and go over ur notes...his tests can get a little tricky but if u study about an hour every nite u will be fine...the key not to miss class cause of his daily quizzes and always get help either from the free tutoring at moody library or SI..dont listen to others this is college and u have to do are gonna have to do some kind of work..I highly recommend DR. Eldridge  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1301 - Dr. E really is a good prof. I've taken Adair too.. I worked my butt off in there and got a D. Her class was so horribly boring. Dr. E makes it interesting and cracks jokes. His tests are easier than other classes too. You have to keep up with your scantrons and there are quizzes at the beginning of every class. He says he's retiring after the summer.. so for some this will help.. for most it won't. good luck though. OH, another thing.. GO TO THE SI.. they are very helpful and keep you up to date with the information. And know the diagrams.. The final was a breeze.. it was all diagrams.. he gives you a list of what is on there.. and the man is being honest with you.. that stuff is really there.. good luck  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:BIO 4307 - Dr. Eldridge is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's tough, but he's very nice outside of class if you make an HONEST effort in the class...in other words, don't be annoying. I feel that he was always clear in his lectures, and there is nothing he teaches you that you DON'T need to know, and he won't waste your time with unnecessary material. Everything he teaches is on the exam, pretty straight-forward. There is no textbook,just a notes package. He doesn't follow them in order, so what I did was to take out the pages he covered every class, and put them in a separate divider in my binder, organized by date, and build my notes that way (I used diff. colored labels for the dates within each exam unit...use your creativity!). There is no homework except all the studying you have to do for the daily quizzes...he never misses a day, so don't think he will forget to give you one sometimes. This is college, get used to it. You have to study hard and constantly, but it's worth it. The material isn't hard or impossible, it's just voluminous and requires time and memorization to understand. Study and you will do fine.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Eldridge is a pretty sweet old man. I don't know what's up with these comments. He's tough, but this is college. All bio profs are tough. Everyone's gonna tell you to take Adair, and go ahead. But it's hella boring. His class and his tests are doable. So chill, relax, and believe in your ability and your smarts. Do some reading, try to focus in class, and skim through the material before class. Believe it or not, he does give a curve at the end of the semester for borderline students. Good luck you young 'uns!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is very very smart but not the best at relaying the information. I had to do alot of research on my own. I agree that you need the Campbells text when studying for the final he gives you pages numbers to study but he takes them from Campbells not Purves. He gives tests everyday so try not to miss. The supplemental packet helps alot because he is hard to take notes from. Bs are definately doable if you go to class, take good notes, and study hard for exams (they are tough!)  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:BIO 1305 - ABOUT THE PROFESSOR: Pretty funny guy and never wears the same Pooh tie twice. He has sort of a crazy humor and is nicer to females than males. He can be intimidating at times because he thinks everyone is stupid if they don't understand anything he is saying so most people never ask questions. ABOUT THE COURSE: Quizzes are an everyday thing and count for two test grades at the end of the class. This class is completely in points so don't expect to do horribly then make a 100 on the final to help you pass because nothing is weighted. The tests are hard so studying for 3 hours a night for a week before the test should give you a B. HOW TO DO WELL IN HIS CLASS: 1. Do the quizzes in the supplemental packet, they are almost if not all the same questions on the quizzes you will receive in class. 2. Take a camera to the lectures. He shows many diagrams that cannot be found in your textbook or packet and expects you to know them on the test. 3. WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING HE SAYS! Extremely hard to pay attention to at times but if you pay attention in lecture, you should do well on the tests. 4. GET THE CAMPBELLS BOOK. He hates the Purves book and most of the material on the tests comes from either Campbells or the Supplement Packet. He's a pretty good professor but his class takes the extra effort. I recommend him to those who are willing to put in that extra step.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - This Biology course is one that needs over 50% of your time. If you decide to take it then you should take other classes that don't require a large amount of your time...   - Grade In Class:F

Comments:Bio 1306 - I didnt like Mr. Eldriges class at all. I hated the way he thought and how he would say something then say that you didnt need to know that. He is not a bad man and is actually very pleasant and nice to be around, but he is not the best Bio teacher.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:BIO 1305 - Eldridge is the man! His class will not be easy but study for the pop tests, go to SI, and get help when needed and you'll be fine! Tests are not easy!!!! However as long as you really put an effort into the class you'll be okay!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - this class is extremely difficult, but eldridge is very helpful, and you can tell he really does not want his students to fail. do well on the pop tests every day, and go to S.I. or you are doomed. tests are very long and usually pretty hard so make sure you study. he likes winnie the pooh A LOT. sometimes he might go pretty fast in lecture, so try to keep up as best as you can- this is definitely not the class to catch up on your sleep.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Eldridge is the best professor for biology. I loved his classes. Do well on the quizzes! because they count for two test grades at the end. Even though I got a C it was my own fault, He knows his bio and explains it very well during his lectures.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - Dr. E is the best! one of the smartest men at Baylor. reguardless of what anyone says, you can make an A. easily. just study. read the book, read the packet. that's all i did. class average is low because it's a freshmen class and freshmen don't know how to open a textbook and complain about their grades. many people have A's. why do you think there's a long line for students asking/begging to be his next SI?  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:BIO-1305 - Dr. Eldridge is an amazing professor. He is so smart and he knows it. His class is very hard. It is a weed out class, no matter what he tells you. If you get him, make sure that you buy the supplemental packet and work out ALL of the problems in the back for the chapter that you talked about in class. He has daily quizzes which make up two test grades at the end of the semester. His quizzes are easy if you do the supplemental packet because most of his quizzes have the questions that you worked on in the supplemental packet word for word. If you make atleast 8's in all of his quizzes, you will definately pass. The amount of quizzes he drops depends on how bad the class did on them. So do not take a chance because he might only drop 3, you never know. Get to know him at a personal level. Go to see him at his office so you can go over your test. Go to lunch with him if you can. Sit in the front of the class if you can because not only will he interact with you, but you will also learn when you are closer to him, especially in that enormous classroom. Ask questions, he is very accesible. Make sure your phone is off, he HATES phones ringing in class. His tests are incredibly hard to pass, so study several weeks in advance, seriously they are that hard! He is one of the pre-med interviewers and he knows what he is talking about. If you want to go to med school and do well on the MCAT, take Dr. Eldridge's bio class, because if you really study for his class, you will remember everything he teaches. All BIO courses at Baylor are difficult, it is one of Baylor's specialties. I reccomend his class even though I struggled a little.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:Bio 1305 - Funny teacher. the only class that i had perfect attendance in. REally fair teacher. you get what you earn.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - He's a decent guy... he just can't teach for anything. Plus, having 250 students in the same class makes things pretty rough. The class isn't that hard though, just make sure you do the SI stuff so that you can pass the quizzes.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dont expect to get an A in this class, but if you study a B is very possible. He gives quizzes everyday, but the material on the quizzes are in the back of his review packet. I wish I would have known this earlier. These quizzes are worth 1/3 of your grade. His tests are hard and he acts as if you know just as much as he does. He's not a bad teacher, but he's not great either.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:BIO 1305 - This class was probaly my hardest class last semester. Not because of the material covered, that was easy but his tests were pretty tough. No matter how long I studied, I never managed to get higher than a low B. Also, his quizzes every day, read for them because I didn't keep up with the reading as well as I should have and it was the factor in me getting a C+ rather than a B. I do have to say that he knows his stuff and teaches it well, however his tests don't reflect that even though he may be the best 1305 prof.  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:1305 - Prepare to study your ass off. Say a last goodbye to friends because you will ever see them again with the amount of work that needs to be done in this class. Tests require atleast 16+ hours of studying the week before alongside studying each week prior for the quizes. The result? You will be able to recite the textbook and know more than your sorry grade will show.   - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:1305 - Ok, so Eldrige isn't that bad, but his tests seem like they come out of nowhere! I remember clearly for one test he stressed one chapter, and NONE OF IT WAS ON THE TEST! You really have to read a lot, and make sure you take good notes. He lectures move very fast, and sometimes it just doesn't click. He will help you if you need help, but sometimes I felt like he didn't want to be there. But he's one of the sweetest old men...outside the classroom. He will say hi to you if he recognizes you. SI's kind of helped, but just make sure you read the book!  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - He's a great teacher, but he intimidated me so I never ate lunch with him or went to see him besides to see my test. This class is hard!! He has pop tests everyday so GO TO CLASS!! if you don't you get a zero for the day and they count as a test grade at the end of the semester. take a lot of notes!!!! go to SI! and you'll be fine and might pull off an A. Wish I took notes for the first 2 test or i would have an A.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:BIO 1305 - I definetly learned a lot in this class. I would've had an A if I actually kept up in the class. He gives "pop tests" everyday, so make sure you don't miss a class, because then you get a zero on the "pop test" for the day and you're behind on the info. for the next day's test.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - If you want to make an A in Biology, this is not your teacher. On the other hand, you will actually learn a lot, but passing his test is a very difficult task. He makes his tests expecting you to know just as much as he does.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - This class isn't an easy A but if you were looking for that, you shouldnt take pre-med biology. Dr. Eldridge is a good professor and a good man though. If you attend all the SI sessions and study everynight, you will do fine in this class. He is really understanding and nice too. I slept through his final exam and ran over to his office crying and he let me take it right then. I strongly recommend him!  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1306 - HES GREAT!!! The material your tested on is in his SI packet and your never required to know material for quizes that he didnt cover in class. The SI sessions help soooo much. His tests are relevant and his lectures really prep you for the expectations. I WISHED HE TAUGHT BIO 2!!!!!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is the best bio teacher. He will teach you so much - I feel ready for the MCAT. His class is hard but if you study for at least 2 hours for his quizzes and do the practice quizzes in the back of his packet you will do fine. GO TO SI SESSIONS. I'm not even kidding, these help tremendously. That phrase "Don't take the Ridges" doesn't apply to Dr. Eldridge. You take him.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr.E is AWESOME! His class is extremely tough. The first 2 tests are hard, you have to study for them. The third test everyone's grade goes up like a whole letter. There are a ton of diagrams on test 3 and the final. MAKE SURE YOU DON'T BLOW OFF THE QUIZZES. They can make or break your grade. They are worth two test grades. It is going to be tough but stick with it. You will learn alot!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge really is a good teacher. His daily quizzes can seem a bit much but they are not that bad. Basically, I just had to learn the material on a daily basis and therefore I didn't feel as behind around test time because I didn't have to cram. I will take him again if I can for one of his other courses. If you work hard you will get the grade you want plus you will actually know the information (which will be really helpful for anyone who is pre-med)  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. E is a really good teacher If you truly want to learn Biology. He gives quizzes every day and most of the questions are in the practice pop-test in the back of the supplement packet that you buy. His test are a little hard but definatly not impossible. You should definatly go to the SI sessions they help a lot and a lot of the questions in the packets are similar to the one's on the quizzes. DO WELL ON THE DAILY QUIZ they add up to two test grades in the end and he only gives you three.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Not the best teacher i've had. doesnt really care about you. if looking for professor to be nice, he isnt incredible personable and likes to point people out when they are asking something "stupid" i dont think i would take him again....o yeah you CANT miss class cause there is a pop quiz everyday  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldrige is a tough yet good professor. Expect quizzes everyday but its good because it helps you stay in track in the class. Expect to do reading but go to the SI session, it helps. Just dont fall behind the class because its hard to catch back up. I would take him again and he is a very preferrable professor if your looking to learn.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - If I would have studied for the pop-quizzes, I would have done SO much better! Eldridge's lectures are overall okay, but the SI sessions put it all together. The supplemental packet helped a lot, and the quiz questions were in the back. Overall, he's not as bad as people make him out to be.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge knows what he teaches, although he is not the greatest at helping you understand it. If you study everything for his tests and do well in his class. Lectures were boring and easy to tune out, so stay awake and take good notes and go to the SI's they help a whole bunch.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - his daily quizzes helped me keep up with the material, but i still didn't do wonderfully on his tests (class averages were always C's and D's)....my class had over 200 ppl, so it was easy to doze off. there's never any homework except studying, but make sure you really know the stuff. the pop quizzes and tests are very tricky. he really does know his stuff, and i'd probably take him again.   - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - It's such a huge class, so I couldn't really get to listen to his lectures. I think he is a nice person but the tests are kinda hard. Study hard for the daily quiz and SI before the tests help a lot!!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:Bio 1305 - I didn't work like i was supposed to. too bad. a ruined a great class with a great teacher with two bad test scores. i'd take this guy again.  - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:Cell Phys - Dr. Eldridge has been one of my favorite profs. In 1305, I was intimidated by him. Now, I've come to love him and really appreciate his teaching ability. Even though some students may complain that he just forces you to memorize a bunch of useless material, if you discipline yourself to really learn it...you'll never forget it. I think I have the Kreb's cycle engraved in my memory forever! BEST ADVICE: Study the material after every class and do well on the quizzes each day. Your quiz average has a tremendous impact on your grade. The tests require that you know the material well, so don't wait until right before the test to learn it!  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Very hard professor. Study for the daily quizzes it will help your grade. Go to the SI's...I learned more from those then in class  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - This class isn't an easy A. But if you're a serious pre-med student who wants to ace the MCAT, then Eldridge is your man. Daily quizzes help you keep up with the material, and the tests are a fair judge of your knowledge of the material. Expect questions mostly from his lectures and supplementary packet. Be sure to use his study guides. To be honest, I didn't even read the book except to clarify a few concepts and look at the diagrams, which he emphasizes. I would take Eldridge again in a heartbeat.  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is a good prof despite what others may say. His lectures are paced slowly enough to not get lost and are accompanied by many diagrams and other helpful images. I would recommend him, just not as your first class (I did this and skipped too often)  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:1305 - Eldridge really is a good guy despite what anyone says. There are quizes EVERYday, so you have to keep up with the reading and it would be wise to go to the S.I. sessions as well. Oh and stay out of his 9:30 a.m. class... it's really tempting to skip.  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:Bio 1 - Eldridge is a very good teacher. Quizzes everyday keeps you on track to study and by the time the test comes, you just have to review the information. A funny guy too.. Not as bad as people say he is. I'd definitely take him again.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is a very fair man. The grade you get is what you earn. There's a quiz every day so study on a daily basis because the quizzes count as 2 test grades. His tests are all multiple choice, and the questions are mostly from his study packet that he made or lectures but do read the book to get a good understanding of the material. Also, attend SI because that helps tremendously. I had a B, but at the end he curves the final grades so I ended up with an A. Study hard if you want to do well.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is an excellent teacher, but his class is very difficult. Make sure you attend the SI sessions and study hard for the daily quizzes.   - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is an incredibly intelligent and rather reasonable man. I essentially had no Biology background coming into this class. This class required a lot of time and attention, but I feel as though I learned a lot. You will work for the grade you get in this class, whether it is good or bad. Study for this class from Day 1--you'll be happy you did!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - "Don't take the 'ridges" doesn't apply to Dr. Eldridge cuz he's DA MAN. He is definately a tough prof, but a fair one. I had him my freshmen year for Bio1 and worked fairly hard to get my B. Around 6 people from our 80 people classes wind up with a A but about a good 25 or so get a B so it's not that bad. It does take daily studying since there are quizzes everyday, but S.I. was a waste of time for me. Download the worksheets online, read the textbook and work them yourself to save some time and learn more too. Like someone else on here said, just because you do good in Eldridge doesn't mean you can tackle that other satanic 'ridge...BELIEVE ME I"M TAKING BIO2 AGAIN BECAUSE OF BALDRIDGE....  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - He's not as hard as everyone makes him out to be. He's brutal on tests. You don't neccessarily have to "rip the pages out of your bio book, throw them off the building, pick them back up, and put them in order" (that's Baldridge). He's helpful, tries to make himself available through having occasional lunch with students (though, I didn't attend any of them). Just do well on tests, attend all SI sessions, don't miss any pop tests (I missed two from sleeping in), buy his supplemental packet. He's an awesome, awesome teacher.  - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - I liked Eldridge's class a lot, I learned a lot, and relearned some of it. If you don't like to work, don't take him. He's got a great sense of humor, and will attempt to help you but if you really need help go to SI. If you want a good teach who knows what they're teaching, I suggest Eldridge.   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - I had to work my tail off to get this B. I'm changing my major because of this course. Dr. E does not teach clearly. If it is hard for you to teach yourself, take another professor.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge's class goes like this: His lectures are him putting the DIFFICULT material you have to learn in Layman's terms so that by the time you go back to study it you at least know the simple stuff about it, u just gotta study the hard stuff. He does forget to teach u some things sometimes, but Jaclyn is an awesome S.I. teacher and will fill u in those things. And study the quizzes on the back of his supplemental packets! They help a LOT.   - Grade In Class:C+

Comments:1305 - This class is rough, yes, you learn the material, but not from the class, i learned EVERYTHING from SI. During class you will fall asleep in 10 min's easily. He gives a quiz everyday, so you have to study every day. You can pull off a pretty good grade if you work hard, but you really dont learn anything from him himself, so i would advice taking another teacher so you can acctually learn something in class!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - You have to study alot for this class. but believe me, you will know what you are talking about after this class if over. if you plan on doing anything further with bio, take his class. it will really boost you. Funny guy, who likes to joke around. Schedules lunches if you want to eat with, keep an eye out for pooh bear. be sure to study for the daily quizzes, only reason why I don't have an A.....worth the effort to take this class.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge is an amazing professor, If you truly want to learn the material definitely take his clas...you need to work, but you learn it all!...He definitely puts forth an effort to meet his students, and he keeps the class interesting because he is very funny! If you want a good grade in his class you have to read his packet, take awesome notes in class and study for his quizzes (one every day) and tests, and read your book!...   - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:1305 - Okay, at first I thought I had made a hugh mistake by not dropping his class from all the talk about how difficult his class would be, but I am happy I didn't. He is a great teacher if you want to learn. He gives daily quizzes that let you know how well you know the material before you take to test. He has a supplemental packet that is really helpful. Most the of the quizzes came from the supplemental packet. I rarely went to S.I. and still managed to do well but if you dont understand the concepts SI is perfect. His overheads are perfect for visual learners and what makes him so great is that he actually explains the pictures. His test can be difficult but if you study the supplemental packet, take notes from his overhead and skim the book, you will do fine. It helps if you had Biology in high school because its almost like this class is a review of what you already learned. Beware, just because you tackled this ridge doesnt mean you will tackle the other one. Trust me I know.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - During his lectures, he usually puts pictures from the book, an old book, or his supplemental packet and explains the material. If you are a visual learner, you will be very successful, if not, be prepared to do a lot of reading. He covers a lot of material in a short period of time and you must understand the information perfectly to get an A on the tests. He gives you quizzes every day to, in theory, help you learn the material a little at a time so it isn't so overwhelming come test time. This works well for the first couple of weeks, but after a while, they become very tiresome. There is an SI every week that will help prepare you for each quiz and I strongly recommend going. If you go to SI and prepare for the class daily, you should be able to pull off an A.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Freshman beware! This guy is the reason I changed my major. He doesn't teach at all, he just puts up slides and summarizes them, which only serves for a review for those select few who have taught themselves the night before. He gives daily quizes which are just as difficult as the real tests. SI isn't helpfull, it is just worksheets, and my leader just played with colored chalk the whole time and never successfully explained a thing. AVOID HIM!  - Grade In Class:D

Comments:1305 - Dr. Eldridge started off our semester (spring2k4) as a seemingly evil man. BUT he got pretty cool, especially when he dissed the Geology Department! The only thing i didn't like was that if you couldn't make it to SI you were at a disadvantage on the daily quizzes. VERY GOOD PROF especially for majors. Three people in our 80 people class have A's, but a B is obtainable with good studying.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:bio - As a professor, he's not too bad. There are easier profs to take. But as a person, he isn't particuarly nice, and he doesn't pretend to care about your grade. If you are one of those people that want a one-on-one connection with your professor, this isn't one of them.  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Whoever said stay away from the Ridges obviously just has hard feelings because they didn't pass or something. Dr. Eldrige is awesome and although class is boring at times (what class isn't) I loved it and learned a lot about biology. I feel really well prepared for future bio classes. You do have to work hard and study hard to do well, but it is far from impossible. Definately go to SI- without that I wouldn't be doing so well. I haven't taken the final yet, but so far I love the class. If you like biology and you want to really learn about it, DEFINATELY take Dr. Eldrige!!!!  - Grade In Class:B+

Comments:Cell Phys - Dr. Eldridge is an awesome teacher. I look forward to going to class because of the way he teaches, you're not wasting your time. He explains everything well and the daily quizzes keeps even the worst procrastinator from falling behind schedule. Not an easy A, but I definitely recommend this teacher!   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - Dr.Eldridge is such a great teacher. i would recommend him to everyone who really wants to learn biology. But if it is a filler class and you dont want to work hard then i wouldnt recommend him because his tests are really hard. I had to work really hard but it can be done if you really want it and you are dedicated in studying hard. he seems really intimidating at first but he is really funny if you look past that. when i went in for just one on one help was when i found out what a funny and nice guy he was. he offers SI and that really helps so go! He also does a quiz every day which can seem like a pain but it really helps because it helps keep up with the material so you dont have to cram all the info the night before. so take Dr. Eldridge!  - Grade In Class:B

Comments:1305 - Great teacher and shows a lot of enthusiasm for the material. He goes through the lecture really fast and gives quizzes every day. He does drop quizzes, usually three but you could probably talk him into dropping five. Tests are very specific but if you read what he tells you on the study guide you should do well. He rounds up borderline grades. I would recommend him if you really want to learn about biology, but not if you want a guaranteed A.   - Grade In Class:A

Comments:1305 - He is a great guy, very funny! He knows his material so well that it comes across to the student toodifficult to comprehend. He goes through the chapters way too fast. The test questions are very specific. You would have to study every bit of information to get an A on a test. Even what is not covered in the review.  - Grade In Class:C

Comments:he is great. he is hard but you will learn a lot. and SI is awesome. do your work and you will be fine. he seems mean but he isnt, he is really nice and willing to help.

Comments:Dr. Eldridge is a wonderful bio prof. His lectures are very thorough and interesting. The SI and supplemental notes are very good references. He is tough and has quizzes every day, but it is worth it at the end of the semester. I learned a lot in his class and made out with a good grade, but it did require a lot of studying.

Comments:Eldridge is a really good bio teacher, but he is really hard. There are quizzes everyday so you will need to keep up with the reading. He only drops 4 out of like 20. Possible to get a B but hard to get an A. Study Hard!!

Comments:I loved his class, slept occasionally, and got C's on two tests, but came out with a high B. He's a great prof, knows his stuff, and always willing to talk to students, especially about tests. Go to SI, and you'll do well.

Comments:Great Professor, very interesting and funny. SI is very helpful. Keep up with your reading and you'll do great.

Comments:He's a great professor, but I hated this class. There are quizzes everyday and if you don't study you're basically SOL. Plus, the tests are hard. If you take Eldridge make sure you go to SI every week.

Comments:bottom line he is a good teacher but take adair not the ridges

Comments:He is hard, and you must work for your grade. But...HE IS A VER GOOD PROF!!! SI is great!

Comments:Great professor. Must work for good grade. SI is extremely awesome. He does give A's.

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Comments:He's pretty good guy, S.I. is verrrry elpful

Comments:He's very tough, but a very good professor.