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Professor Ratings & Grade Distribution Data for Patrick Dillon
Patrick Dillon
Professor (2008 – 2012)
Michigan State (MSU)
Physiology
Michigan State (MSU)
Physiology
Overall rating
Rated by 46 students
2.72
Avg GPA
across 2 classes
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Fun guy, likes teaching. He will challenge you, but it's not impossible to get a 4.0.
I bought the book and it helped me, I will probably get a 4.0 in the class. When you go to class all you do is fill in the lecture notes. He posts the lecture recordings online, but you have to get the notes in class.
The tests are taken off the lecture notes, plus his choice of 2 diagrams.
I bought the book and it helped me, I will probably get a 4.0 in the class. When you go to class all you do is fill in the lecture notes. He posts the lecture recordings online, but you have to get the notes in class.
The tests are taken off the lecture notes, plus his choice of 2 diagrams.
Professor rated by: Student on December 8, 2009
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
LOTS of material per exam, so make sure you don't wait until the last minute. Good if you have a previous background in bio or physio, a little tougher to follow if you have not. Stay on top of the material, because the amount can be overwhelming. Dr. D KNOWS HIS STUFF, but is teaching at a high level for an intro class.
Professor rated by: Nursing Student on December 8, 2009
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Pros: Great teacher, big class, sense of humor, and very well educated.
Cons: Sort of boring, don't skip any lectures or you'll miss a lot, tons of notes, cover a lot of material for one test
Do not try to cram and expect to pull off an A. Go to class, study your notes and you'll be fine.
Professor rated by: Biological Science Student on May 16, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Pros: He is a super funny prof. The class is very interesting and applicable. Exams are multiple choice and very straight forward.
Cons: There is a lot of material, and classes are longer so they can be a little boring sometimes.
Definitely take this course with Dillion, He is awesome!
Professor rated by: Biomedical Laboratory Diagnost Student on October 12, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Pros: Awesome
Funny
Very smart
Helpful
Funny
Very smart
Helpful
Cons: Retiring
Prof Dillon was one of my favorite professors ever because he loved his job and had fun with it. Too bad he is retiring
Professor rated by: Psychology Student on January 8, 2012
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
This class is overall enjoyable. You learn a ton, and P. Dill is very knowledgeable about the material. He is also a nice guy and willing to help. His T.A. is also very smart and helpful at review sessions. This class is a class where you need to study, but getting a good grade is definitely not out of reach. Looks like I am going to 3.5 this class, and I did not do as well on the first exam. After the first exam, you have a better idea on the type of questions that he asks. Oh, and do not bother buying the book, it really is not necessary, and the prof will tell you that on your first day of class. It can be helpful in diagrams, but the exam questions are completely from lecture. I did not buy a book.
Professor rated by: Student on December 4, 2009
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PSL 425
Physiological Biophysics
Pros: Dr. Dillon is an amazing professor, one of my top five ever at MSU. He is down-to-earth and very intelligent, covering interesting physiological topics.
Cons: He easily gets off topic so it's hard to determine what notes are going to be useful and what can be dismissed.
I loved Dr. Dillon! This class is a great alternative to CEM 388 if you're a physio major. Stop by Dillon's office hours once and a while and he'll make sure you pass his class with flying colors. He's a great guy!!! For exams, just read the assigned chapters, review the presentations, and wing it. It's not that hard of a class...
Professor rated by: Physiology Student on May 29, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
I took this class during the summer semester. I found Dr. Dillon entertaining and very willing to answer questions. I learned a lot, but don't take the class during the summer unless you're willing to put a ton of work into it. You have to take good notes and really study before the exams. He's really strict about grading. He warned us that he will not, under any circumstances, bump you up a couple points if you fall below the range. I myself missed the 3.5 by only two points. But, I still recommend the class if you don't slack off.
Professor rated by: Student on April 7, 2010
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PSL 425
Physiological Biophysics
Dr. D is a great professor. The material in 425 can be pretty daunting, but so is the field of biophysics as well. As difficult as the material is, the exams are very fair and manageable. If you are a physiology major deciding whether to substitute 425 for CEM 383, I would highly highly suggest it. If you want to do well in the course, go to his office hours. He explains things extremely well and I noticed that he made connections in the material that ended up on exams. But overall great prof, great class.
Professor rated by: Student on December 23, 2010
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Dr. Dillon is a great professor who makes physiology interesting and enjoyable.
That being said, it's also a demanding class. There is a lot of information to memorize and comprehend, but in the long run, it's information that's necessary to know if you're prenursing/premed.
His exams are moderately hard, but the curve in the class helps a lot. Take advantage of all the lectures and study sessions, they're rather helpful!
That being said, it's also a demanding class. There is a lot of information to memorize and comprehend, but in the long run, it's information that's necessary to know if you're prenursing/premed.
His exams are moderately hard, but the curve in the class helps a lot. Take advantage of all the lectures and study sessions, they're rather helpful!
Professor rated by: Student on December 6, 2010
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
He is the best prof at MSU and had a great TA when I took the class!
Professor rated by: Nursing Student on December 6, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Best teacher that I have EVER had. Do NOT miss this class.
Professor rated by: Anthropology Student on January 9, 2012
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Great speaker, awesome professor!
Professor rated by: Nursing Student on November 29, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Pros: Dr. Dillon is very outgoing and friendly. He explains the material very thoroughly and often adds in his own personal stories that help you remember the material.
Cons: The class is only based off of the exams you take. The exams are challenging, there is a lot of material, and he asks very specific questions. In order to succeed in the class you must study a lot.
Professor rated by: Nursing Student on November 17, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Dr. Dillon is awesome. I never missed a class because I loved the personal anecdotes he used to make the material more interesting. Definitely knows the material, likes what he does, and has the course set up very well. I wouldn't suggest talking in lecture though, even though there are 600 people he WILL call you out.
Professor rated by: Student on January 10, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
BEST PROFESSOR AT MSU! I loved having Dillons a professor, he actually loves the subject and knows so much about it, and you actually learn. Easy exams has long as you study and try and such an easy 4.0
Professor rated by: Nursing Student on April 22, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
He is an excellent professor who really knows what he is talking about. He makes class enjoyable with personal stories and jokes. The class has a lot of material but he teaches it very well.
Professor rated by: Student on December 11, 2010
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
This is a hard class but if you pay attention and study you can do well. Dilon trys very hard to make the class interesting and to be funny because he knows its kind of a boring subject.
Professor rated by: Kinesiology Student on November 7, 2009
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Pros: He has good notes and his class is relatively simple. He posts online lectures that are helpful to listen to. He is funny and teaches the material in an easy to understand way.
Professor rated by: Nursing Student on November 21, 2011
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PSL 250
Introductory Physiology
Great teacher, really cares about his job and passing the knowledge. Easy class if you love to memorize definitions etc.
Professor rated by: Biological Science Student on January 29, 2012
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