I had professor Volland for MCDB101A during the Fall 2024 quarter and I thought he did an amazing job. His lectures were clear, engaging, and genuinely inspired an interest in genetics in me. I honestly wish he was teaching other classes because I would be sure to take them. Exams were not confusing, pretty much just off the slides from class.

He cares about his research a lot, but Fall 2024 was his first time teaching the course and it had its rocky moments. It's a tough course, but you will do fine with Professor Volland.

Very good and passionate. His lectures are well-organized and easy to follow. Exams are tough but doable. I found the multiple choice to be worse than the free response. If taking this class, this is the professor to choose. His first time teaching and he did amazing!

His materials are well paced and the lectures are easy to understand. Most of the quiz and exam questions come straight from the slides and it's easy to get a good score if you studied.

Professor. Volland is enthusiastic and ready to answer all questions. The lecture slides are quite similar to Professor Nino's. The test is heavy, but it is doable. He graded short answer lently. A discussion section is mandatory. Recommend reading textbook. No practice exam. The first course he taught, but he did a great job.

very kind man who's very passionate about his research. fair tests and good lecture pace (we were a bit behind lalo's class) but the grading is a bit final heavy. keep up with lectures and you'll do fine!

Volland is such sweetheart. It's his first year teaching but you can tell he really cares and wants you to succeed. Actually a super interesting lecturer and learned a lot. And his research actually so applies to the class!

Very nice and compassionate lecturer! He explains things very clearly, and you could tell he really cared about us. Midterms were very fair, though I felt the short response was sometimes graded a bit harshly. Study and keep up with lectures and you'll do just fine!

One lecture in, he seems solid.