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Paul was a great professor and I really enjoyed taking this required class! He moved at a manageable pace and was always happy to help you if you didn't understand. He made a online class very enjoyable. Overall great professor, one day we skipped a lecture in the mist of the BLM news to have a class discussion and make sure everyone felt welcomeRate My Professors ↗
Has weekly group activities in class, a homework assignment and a quiz. The quizzes and exams are open book and untimed, but the concepts can often be difficult. Overall, Professor Stoy does a great job of making a dynamic class with some lecture but mainly problem solving and collaboration. He is very nice and is always open to feedback.Rate My Professors ↗
The best. His compassion and love for his students really shows. You can tell he loves to teach. He is such an approachable patient guy and he really bends over backwards for his students so they learn the best. You will LOVE him!Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Stoy is one of the few professors you will find who cares more about your learning than anything else. He cares about his students and is very understanding. He explains the material well, but if you are ever confused, he is more than willing to reexplain. He is really awesome, and I highly recommend you take a class with Stoy!Rate My Professors ↗
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Quantitative Techniques for Biological Systems covers energy/material utilization in cells, organisms, and ecosystems, applying mass/heat/energy balances and mathematical modeling to biological processes.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Paul Stoy
Professor Paul Stoy taught the course using weekly group activities, homework, and open-book, untimed quizzes and exams. Students noted that while the concepts could be difficult, the class focused heavily on problem-solving and collaboration.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026Special Problems offers individual advanced work in Biological Systems Engineering under the direct guidance of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Practicum in Agricultural Engineering Teaching providing hands-on experience with an instructor to improve pedagogical understanding.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
BSE 990 Research involves independent laboratory research in preparation of a graduate thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Independent research course preparing students for a graduate thesis under faculty supervision, focusing on scientific presentation and data communication.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | BSE 349 | Quantitative Techniques for Biological Systems |
| Spring 2027 | BSE 699 | Special Problems |
| Spring 2027 | BSE 799 | Practicum in Agricultural Engineering Teaching |
| Spring 2027 | BSE 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Spring 2027 | F&WECOL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | BSE 299 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | BSE 380 | Introductory Data Science for the Agricultural and Life Sciences |
| Fall 2026 | BSE 799 | Practicum in Agricultural Engineering Teaching |
| Fall 2026 | BSE 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | ENVIRST 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | F&WECOL 990 | Research and Thesis |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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