[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:20.506134+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjkwMDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1662159","instructor_name":"Bret Payseur","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2025-12-16 20:08:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I just did not enjoy Bret very much. I found him condescending and slightly rude when answering questions. His content was also just not engaging to me. He was just fine as a professor but his content and attitude was just not my favorite.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1662159","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:20.506134+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzA1MTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1662159","instructor_name":"Bret Payseur","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2024-12-15 05:00:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor that understands how the whole field works and what actually matters. Acknowledges the history and makes the content interesting. Very approachable as well!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1662159","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:20.506134+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njg0NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1662159","instructor_name":"Bret Payseur","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2022-01-01 21:49:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Payseur was a great professor. He really cared about students understanding genetics. Clear expectations about what you need to know, helpful homework, and willing to meet outside of class if you had any questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1662159","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:46:56.923871+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTU5OTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1818430","instructor_name":"Chris Hittinger","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2018-12-27 01:36:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chris is an ok lecturer, but he's boring. The amount of content expected to be memorized for each quiz is ridiculous and the final is ridiculous. TAs are incompetent with grading and Chris doesn't care. The whole class structure is horrible. I emailed several times about regrading and got nothing. I would use profanity in this review if I could.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1818430","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:17.968394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjkwNzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2693449","instructor_name":"David Wassarman","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2026-03-13 10:33:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams were incredibly difficult and he's a very fast paced lecturer. Clearly explained the processes and gave several examples, often giving many chances to ask questions after giving a summary of sections. Was very understanding and kind, truly cared for students! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2693449","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:17.968394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI5NTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2693449","instructor_name":"David Wassarman","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2026-01-21 16:34:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was an good professor who would would help you if asked for it, passionate about his content. The class was very difficult though with him rushing through many different things in one lecture making it very difficult to keep up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2693449","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:17.968394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjg5OTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2693449","instructor_name":"David Wassarman","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2025-12-16 20:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"David was a good teacher but his material is TOUGH, no matter how much I studied I just could never give enough information on my short answers. I would verbatim write something from his slides and he would tell me I did not have enough depth in my answer. His exams averaged more than 10% lower than the first exams he did not teach. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2693449","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:17.968394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzA1MTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2693449","instructor_name":"David Wassarman","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2024-12-15 04:59:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engaging Lectures and even though the material was tough, was willing to explain common patterns emerging in the most complex molecular systems, making the content easier to understand and learn!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2693449","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:17.968394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTg3MTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2693449","instructor_name":"David Wassarman","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2022-12-19 14:00:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor wassarman teaches the second half of 467. Even though the second half is much harder material, he grades totally different than professor Payseur and is substantially harder. It seems as though no answer is good enough for him and he always finds ways to take off points. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2693449","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:17.968394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njg0NDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2693449","instructor_name":"David Wassarman","course_label":"GENETICS467","course_id":"GENETICS 467","course_uid":"course_bbfd76ac0fb3ee00a37e7090","review_date":"2022-01-01 21:51:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wassarman taught the molecular genetics part of the class which was definitely harder than transmission genetics. The material is more complex and takes more effort to learn, but he is clear about what information is the most important even though he presents lots. Accessible outside of class if you have questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2693449","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]