BIOL 2010

Great lecturer - entertaining, quirky, and enthusiastic. I learned a lot in this class - you don't really have a choice. It's learn the processes completely, or get a bad grade. The only work is the tests, in which he really probes your understanding of the processes, not your ability to regurgitate facts. Tough class, but if you're willing to put forth the effort, an A is absolutely do-able.

Dave was a great professor, who was just quirky enough to make the material, which would normally be somewhat dry, somewhat enjoyable. That said, I wouldn't recommend this class to someone with just a passing interest in biology.

This class really wasn't that hard. You just have to learn how to deal with the kinds of questions he asks. If you follow along in lecture, it's really not that hard. Sometimes he has these long sweeping explanations that are meant to clarify things. They aren't for everyone, but make sure you understand what he's trying to say because they usually show up on the test.

Kittleson is outrageously entertaining even if the lectures can be a little bit dry. He's very passionate about the topic and brings in his research experience as it relates to the topic. Midterms are multiple choice and can be quite difficult.

Awesome class. Kittlesen is one of the best teachers I've had at UVa. Such a boss.

Great professor for sure. Easy if you listen

Really hard class, but not because the material is difficult; it's because the tests are really tricky and memorizing the terms and textbook doesn't help at all. Going to office hours even if you don't have questions really helps, so even though this class met MWF, it also really met for an extra 1:15 on MT as well for office hours. Good professor, just crazy tests. Learn how to take the tests and it'll be fine.

He is a good teacher, but his tests are not commensurable to what he lectures. Very tricky tests.

Professor Kittlesen is absolutely brilliant. I am lucky enough to have him as an adviser as well. Although Kittlesen is extremely kind and helpful, his exams are extremely tricky. You cannot simply read the textbook or even be at lecture for than matter, you must be fully engaged in the material in order to do well in this class. I went to office hours, read everything, and went to every lecture and I'm still on track to make a B- in the class. Biology is even my major. Once again, you must be completely engaged in the material. Whether or not you do well in the class, you'll definitely take some fantastic information from Kittlesen. I highly suggest taking this class if not for the information, for the opportunity to be around Dave!

I loved Kittleson. He was always upbeat and happy to answer questions. He does clicker questions in a way that really helped me learn. If you have taken AP before, this class should be a pretty smooth next step.