Anyone take Bio or Chem?

warblersrule
Wed, 26 Apr 2006 12:37:23 +0000

Eh, I tested out of intro biology and chem (IB credit), so I really can’t speak from personal experience. From what I’ve heard, the intro classes can be really good or really poor depending on the professor. For example, Bio 25 (intro biology) is taught by Prof. Grunwald this semester, and he’s a really good professor.

I can definitively answer your second question, though. Duke professors are there to teach, with research as a second interest. Very few professors will neglect students for research. As a general rule, professors tend to be more excited about upper level classes, but they will are DEFINITELY willing to help you understand the material, and they genuinely want you to succeed.