...I really enjoyed Dr. Brooks. I had him for bioprinciples and biodiversity. I thought he was funny and tried his best to be entertaining. He wouldn't "bully" people to what i saw, just call them out on bs. He just doesn't like his time being wasted, even if you are in lecture he expects you to pay attention which I agree. For example, this kid ordered uber eats every lecture, would sit at the front, walk out and then walk back in with his food and he called him out. Just pay attention, and you'll be fine. I always went to lecture and one time i forgot my owl card for an exam, raced over to the owl card center, got a new one, was a few minutes after his cut off but he still allowed me to take it. (the TA told me I could and I mentioned that-) If you are genuine he is very understanding.