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Ron is the coolest professor Ive had and I'm not even an animal science major. His class is extremely informative and the negative comments are exaggerating. He clearly stated when something was important vs fun-fact. That said, don't expect to get 100% without attending, but if you attend, chat with him a bit, youll do very well. He loves chickenRate My Professors ↗
Ron is so fun! he's so funny and such a nice person! his lectures are super interesting.Rate My Professors ↗
I LOVE Ron Kean. He is genuinely such a nice guy who teaches. His slides always ended off with a silly pic that tied into what we were learning about. The content isnt bad and the slides arent info heavy, but when we dont have to remember something for an exam he tells us and gives us clear instructions on what to study. Love Ron. Hes the best.Rate My Professors ↗
Ron is great, the lectures are easy to follow, there is little homework and the tests are easy if you put in a little effort to study. Attendance is not mandatory but is available for extra credit HOWEVER, the slides posted doesn't contain all the info tested so attending class is recommended.Rate My Professors ↗
Ron is probably one of my favorite professors in the animal science department. He's so passionate about what he teaches and makes it clear what you need to know! Attending this class was always the highlight of my week.Rate My Professors ↗
Was recommended to take the class as a non-stem major, seemed easy at first but exams are lecture heavy so you need to go to every lecture and pay close attention if you want to do well. Probably easier for someone interested in animal science. Didn't love Ron as a professor I but respect his passion for animals.Rate My Professors ↗
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ANSCI 200 covers the biology, care, and context of companion animals including birds.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Ron Kean teaches ANSCI 200 with a focus on animal science, often using lecture notes as the primary text. Reviewers note that attendance is critical because lectures contain crucial information not found in the book or online. While some find his delivery dry, others appreciate his passion and responsiveness.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANSCI 299 is an independent study course allowing students to conduct introductory to intermediate work in Animal Sciences under faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
ANSCI 399 is a coordinative internship in Animal and Dairy Sciences where students arrange work under faculty and site supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleANSCI 699: Special Problems offers individual advanced work in Animal Sciences under direct faculty guidance.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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