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Ok I couldn't Stand Dr. M for A&P1 I absolutely hated him. Honestly I thought he was the WORST instructor i ever had! I even rated him that way But OMG something happened between then and now(I think he got poked with some kind of good teacher dart)He is a good instructor that seems to really care(OMG I said that)about his students.I Recommend him.
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Dr Maring is an outstanding teacher. He keeps class interesting & though it is alot of info, does everything he can to help. He has a great personality & is always making little funny comments to keep the class entertaining. He is the best teacher I have had for A&P. Its not an easy class, but the sub matter is serious, and should be taken as such
I took Maring for AP1 and made sure I was in his class again for AP2. He is very concerned with making sure his students understand the material and feel comfortable with it.
Dr Maring is not easy to understand at first but all he really wants is for his students to love a&p as much as he does . I know we all wish we could try to teach him our jobs in 9 wks and test him to see how well he does. Ya know hed ask for xtra credit :)
professor maring is very good at giving the students every opportunity to pass his class, besides just using test scores. not many professors are that flexible. He shows caring and very positive about your outcome even when you're not. he's very pleasant, great personality all around. his test can be reasonable, but you do have to study.
Dr. Maring is a great teacher, he really loves science.
I really enjoyed Dr. Maring's use of powerpoint, pre-printed notes, crossword puzzles, and extra credit. He made learning about Anatomy and Physiology fun and understandable!
Its a hard class but he is clear on what is expected and goes over every inch of material tested on.
Excellent professor. He is very good at what he teaches. Go Chicago!
Hard class. Great Professor. Dr. Maring is easy to understand and enjoys what he teaches..sorry he's not feeling well right now! Go Cubbies!
Great professor. Try to attend all classes and take good notes. If you complete all assignments, take advantage of all his other optional extra credit assignments and study adequately for his class you will do well in his class.
Great notes. Very nice and he wants you to try your best.
VERY GOOD TEACHER
He is okay. the class is very boring. All he does is power points and notes. Make sure youu STUDY for the test. He lets you use the book but you still need to study only a minute per a question. Offers extra Credit. You should try to be there everyday.
hard class!!!!hard class!!!!make sure u attend everyday!!!!if not i feel bad for you!!!nice guy but hard class!!!
Really nice guy, easy to understand & funny. Taking him again for A&P II, and really looking forward to it. All of his tests follow his notes and lectures perfectly, so there are no surprises. As long as you come every day and study, it's easy to score high. Tests are open book. Lab practicals aren't, but again--study study study!
Dr. Maring is perhaps the BEST anatomy prof at DSC. If u put in the effort, u WILL do very well, AND he gives opptys 4 extra credit too. Notes are helpful / tests are very fair / sometimes tells jokes 2 liven the mood in lecture & lab. If you're taking during a summer session, be prepared for breakneck speed! He knows his stuff and u WILL learn!
I agree with the last post. If your in a summer class expect to keep up. But he is a great teacher overall. He just expects you to know your stuff but he teaches everything you need to know. Plus he helped me learn some unique ways to remember the mater.(i.e koolaid and diffusion) And he'll always find some way to earn extra points.
he was an absolutly awesome teacher i loved his teaching style and that he gave us the notes so we could pay attention in class instead of franticly writing better than the other A&P teachers by far!
I love his teaching style, He is a great teacher! He gives you the notes so you don't have to write a bunch of stuff throughout the class. Always helpful, and easy to talk to. The class is not easy, but you get what you put into it. I've taken his class for both BSC 1085&1086.
I think Dr.Maring is one of the best science teachers I have had. Very helpful and interactive with the class.
I think Dr.Maring is one of the best science teachers I have had. Very helpful and interactive with the class.
One of my favorite teachers ever! Hard subject, but he makes it fun. Available when you need clarification, fair when you have any problem that will affect school. I started his course expecting a C and ended up with an A.
I just finished his summer course and very much enjoyed it. He has an understanding way of grading which included droping of a test and xtra credit. I would very much recommend attending everyclass, attendance/homework points really helped my grade, but dont forget this course is very hard so....study study study! :)
I think he is full of himself. Some people loved him but he has a holier than thou attitude that is very off-putting. I would choose any other teacher for this class.
Dr. Maring is a GREAT professor. He gives you the tools to study for the tests. Attend class everyday and study, study hard. This is an important class, and you need to know your stuff, but Dr. Maring's classes fill up quickly and for a good reason, because he's the best. He knows his info, and I would rather learn from someone who knows it all
Hes pretty cool, nice & likes to crack jokes. AP1 takes some effort, dont leave studying for last minute. Gives opportunities for extra credit. Lab is just memorization and was boring.
I have had Dr. Maring for A&P 1&2, and am still in 2. I think he is an amzing teacher who is very considerate and kind. I have realized the ones who have a harder time understanding do not take the time to communicate with him. He is always available and easy to talk to! I wouldn't take this class with anyone else, & I will miss you Dr. Maring!!
currently still taking him with ap2 but had him for ap1. He is not the easiest teacher around but does make learning fun. Great at communicating what he wants you to learn and great at getting his point across. Go to Si when available makes a whole lot of difference.
YOU will have to earn your grade in this class. Fast paced and very through material.
DO NOT TAKE!!!! Consider this a warning!!! Those comments are generated by someone who obviously did not take his class! =(
Dr. Maring is an informative, but just teacher. For that reason, some may falsely perceive him as crude. This is college. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that you have to earn your grade, and that is apparent in A&P1. As tedious as the course can be, Professor Maring holds students attention and reiterates key facts -- you will learn.
Great teacher who really cares if his students succeed. He does play some videos in lab every once in awhile but they aren't too long and I think it's great for someone that is a visual learner. Not sure why there are negative reviews on here. Don't take this class if you are lazy and looking for an easy A. This is Anatomy. It's not easy.
great teacher lots of fun, but he preaches you get out what you put in which is very true in this case. if you are not too strong in anatomy try not to take it over summer as it is fairly alot to digest in a small amount of time. great guy, very interesting, and he is there to help you succeed.
Dr. Maring is a great teacher. He tries to make everything as clear as possible since this class is supposed to be difficult. The person who wrote on 6/23 is failing his class most likely due to the fact that she is at least 15 min to every class including to tests. But Maring is great and offers creative extra credit to those who can think of it.
All Anatomy classes are hard but if you study study study you will do great. Dr. Maring really wishes the best for his students. Nice teacher.
Dr.Maring was my professor for both Anatomy I&II. I did not find his class easy but I did not expect it to be. This is a subject that you must study and put some work into learning the material. I found him to be nice and helpful. He is more than generous with extra credit. He wants you to have a good understanding of anatomy.
Took Dr.Maring for AP2 after taking another popular instructor for AP1. So glad I switched. The course is hard, but with Dr. Maring you have a much better chance of achieving a good grade (esp. if it is a prereq for one of the health careers programs). He gives extra credit, and he teaches you what you need to know. Tests are hard but doable.
I was fortunate enough to have Dr. Maring as my professor for A&PI during the summer semester. During the shortened semester the material was given at an extremely fast pace. However, Dr. Maring took the time to make sure all the material was covered and understood. He offers creative ways to learn and many opportunites for extra credit.
Not easy but as long as you study you will do fine.
Keep up with the notes and the info out of the book that pertain to those notes are helpful. The Mastering A and P online is very useful as well. Very easy going and nice but study, that's key.
Mr. Maring was a good professor and i f you had questions he will was there to answer them. His tests were hard but that is why we need to study.He is a professor that knows what he is teaching.
Dr. Maring gives you notes and outlines for each chapter. If you don?t mind power point lectures I highly recommend him. He?s hands down super easy going, funny, and all the information you need for tests is provided in his handouts. Loved his class! I signed up for his AP2 lecture and lab next semester.
Anatomy is a challenging class. It does not matter who you take. Dr. Maring was great! He did everything he could to help the students succeed, so in my opinion , if you study and do your part, you will do well. He is fair, on time, he welcomes questions, and knowledgeable about his lessons. I look forward to a&p 2 next semester with Dr. Maring!
This guy is great. Very helpful, he gives you everything you need to make a good grade. All you have to do is study! Yes it is a hard class. He is helpful, answers your question and is willing to help.
Dr. Maring is a great teacher, I'd always recommend him for anatomy. The course isn't easy but it's not super hard if you keep up with material.
Dr. Maring is a very caring teacher that gives students the opportunity to earn the grade they desire. The notes are in line with the tests that are given with no trickery. He is very attentive to the student's needs and he makes himself available for those student's who are concerned with attaining their goals.
He is easy if you follow his guide line.
He's changed. I had him for AP1 and he did test reviews for lecture and practicals. This semester he didn't. Also, he gave us a unit exam and midterm back to back right after spring break. Before we left for spring break we asked about midterm and he said we'll get to it when we get to it. Be prepared for nasty surprises with this teacher.
Awesome illustrations and explanation during lecture. Tests and quizzes were fair and appropriately challenging. Lecture was always lively. Almost never strayed off topic. I liked the humorous pictures and photographs he put in his power points. I did not appreciate having a test and the final in AP1, but that problem was solved in AP2.
Was late to class everyday. Arrived disheveled looking, messy hair, clothes. Had a lazy attitde-never wanting to put himself out. Wish I had taken another teacher who cared more!
Dr. Maring is a wonderful teacher! he's not an easy teacher, however he gives you plenty of opportunities to help your grade such as extra credit and loves helping out his students! i really learned alot and cant wait to take A&P 2 with him!!!!
I took Dr. Maring for A&P 1, and have to say I was blessed. This course itself is very difficult. Attendance is mandatory (in my opinion). One word: Please keep on top of your studies, especially for his class. He likes interactive students. Ask questions, and simply take notes, see him if you don't understand. Very organized professor.
He was great. I am looking forward to being in is AP2 class next semester!
Tips: Make sure you do not ask stupid questions like 'can i get extra credit...' that is very disrespectful, and plus you must it up for the rest of the students. Study, because this course is pretty tough. Have fun with it, you'll make it. Do not slack towards the end of the semester, it will kick your butt. He has PPP, and very interactive. :)
Im really happy i had him as a professor. The course is tough, study and follow his guidelines. Make sure to take notes, ask questions. Go to class, and just have fun with it, if your taking it to get an A, put all the effort in to receive your grade. Do not slack on studying! Cant wait to take him for A&P2
I had Dr. Maring for AP1, online. It was definitely challenging, as we covered so much material. Any email/ questions I sent to him were answered promptly. The presentations were clear. The requirements were clear. This was a class that required effort. There were no surprises; we were tested on the material covered. Absolutely rewarding exp.
I enjoyed learning A&PI with Dr. Maring because he's very knowledgeable and he's very organized with his teaching material. He was clear and fun too. I had fun learning even though it was a tough subject. Everyone can succeed in his class by studying hard. Dr. Maring is a great professor, and I can't wait to learn more with A&PII.
Dr. Maring is an excellent professor. I recommend this class to anyone truly interested in learning anatomy and physiology
This is definitely not an easy class or an easy A. You will need to STUDY and prepare for class and labs. Dr. Maring is a wonderful professor and gives you all the tools you need to succeed in his class!
Great Professor! Highly recommended.
This is not an easy class, but Dr. Maring is excellent! I'm so glad I had him for my professor. He cares about your success and gives you every chance to succeed. He is very organized in his teaching and material. The material he covers and the notes he gives are what you are responsible to know. No surprises! C u in APII
Dr Maring is the teacher you want for this course. He is extremely knowledgable about this material. He gives you every tool you need to succeed if you study and apply yourself. The material is tough but well presented and organized.
Dr. Maring is an awsome professor! He makes learning A&P very interesting!I really enjoyed attending his class!He is one of the best professor I've ever had!!!
Dr. Maring rocks. I am very glad I took his class. Study for the tests and do all assignments and you will do well. He does a quiz every lab session but it works to your advantage. Great class!
This guy is a joke! he is so monotone and doesn't engage his students at all. Thank god I don't have him for lab! Everything he told us to study wasn't on his test! The whole class is a train wreck! Our first test the class average was a 68! and his night time class was a 63! That says something about him! DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
Horrible Horrible Horrible professor!! Do not take his class! Seems like he gets off on failing students! Belittles anyone who asks questions in class- Whole class is miserable- makes me want to drop out!
He wasn't horrible but it was hard to pay attention in his class. He's funny but boring, such a contradiction but yes. He would talk and it would go in one ear & out the other. Take his class if you have a good attention spand if not you'll be sleep.
if you want to learn this is the man
In his class now. He is horrible. Doesnt teach anything just goes over a power point. His tests are full of confusing questions that dont make sense. Our whole class is complaining. He is monotone and puts you to sleep. He makes everyone feel like an idiot if they ask a question. I would avoid taking his class at all costs!
Wonderful Professor! He explained everything perfectly and made the class funny and interesting!
Dr. Maring is a fantastic professor! He explains everything perfectly. He is kind, funny and very interesting! I highly recommend him for Anatomy and Physiology.
I enjoyed this class with Dr. Maring. I thought he did well relating the PP's with analogies and examples. He's always been available to help and answer questions when needed. Dr. Maring has been interested in our success from day one, which makes being a student very pleasant.
Tough class. VERY giving with extra credit. Just like any other class,it all depends on how much you study. Powerpoints are very helpful!Test are easy dependnig on how much you studied.
Dr. Maring was both interesting and engaging. If He didn't know something he took the time and looked it up. This was a six week summer anatomy very tough, but we all did ok. This is not an easy course so it was very nice to have an instructor who took the time to make sure you got all the extra credit you were entitled to. I very much enjoyed this
Very good class. The professor was very helpful. The PP's were very informative,and you could tell the professor wanted you to succeed. This was a tough class, but if you study and stay on track you will do fine. I thought the instructor was interesting and engaging. If he didn't know the answer he would look it up. Great class.
Focuses on power points. Overall he is easy to approach, answers questions, makes funny anatomy and physiology related jokes, wants his students to actually learn and not just cheat at home with online quizzes. :) don't recommend taking in summer as it's condensed and makes it much harder.
Dr Maring gives you all the tool you need to learn and get a good grade. He's very knowledgeable of the subject and is very detailed. He explains the topics very well. He gives extra credit for assignments or in class activities. For anyone taking Anotomy & Physiology I would strongly recommend Dr. Bruce Maring. I guarantee you will you'll learn.
Very informative professor. He knows what he is talking about, and is always there to answer questions during office hours when you need him. Don't expect to be given an "A". You will get out of the class whatever you put in. Not an easy class, but well worth it. I learned a lot. Thank you Dr. Maring
Dr. Maring is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. His PP's are right on point and I loved the student notes that I got to fill in during class. I learned alot and can honestly say I probably wouldnt have had as much success if I had another professor. Thank you Dr. Maring for giving me the tools to learn and for helping me start my career choice.
Being a summer class we went through the material pretty quickly so we had to put in the work outside of the classroom to keep up, however I found Dr. Maring accessible and helpful whenever I took the time to ask for help. I would sign up for another class taught by Dr. Maring.
Dr Maring is one of the best professor I have ever had. He explains everything in a way that makes you understand the subject. Easy to approach. Give you all the tools for you to learn. He is very detailed, goes step by step for you to understand. He has very good power points. Very, very good professor, highly recommended if you want to learn.
I felt Dr. Maring was clear and concise about anatomy. He was very helpful and always answered questions accordingly. Anatomy isn't an easy class, but he made it very easy to understand. He mostly worked off of power points that were very helpful. I enjoyed his lecture and lab class.
Dr. Maring was clear and easy to understand his tests were good beginning anatomy tests. He took the time to answer any questions. and was there if you needed help.
Very funny He makes it easier to learn the material Has all of his power points online for you to look at and has a student notes print out to study with if you didnt pass it was because you didnt try.
He doesn't explain well. The lectures seem way too long with a lot of information that just doesn't get absorbed. He doesn't talk monotone; however, he is just boring! I just might not learn how he teaches..
A&P is a HARD class. Dr. Maring makes it easy. He is not confusing with his assignments. You have to study for this class though, do not think ANY A&P professor is going to let you skate by so be prepared to work for your grade. Maring will help you get the grade you want to earn but you have to put in the effort!
Dr. Maring is not a great teacher. He just reads his power points during lecture. Tests are hard and he only gives you back the scantron and says you can look up the questions in lab . But there is no time in lab to do that.
All of his work is online. You almost don't need the book. If you try you will get an A. A&P is a hard course but he made it easy and didn't teach anything we didn't need to know!
sarcastic, sarcastic, sarcastic!!!!!!!
The class is so hard. I got a B and that is with extra credit in lab and attending SI. He was a fine professor, sort of monotone, and he definitely gives you a lot of student notes that are helpful but be prepared to put a lot of work into the class.
Dr. Maring was an amazing professor for both A&P1 and A&P2. He gives you everything you need to succeed in this course. Print student notes and fill them out before his lectures. Do all the extra credit (physioex, connect and si)!! It really really helped me understand the material for his exams and boosted my grade a great deal.
Harsh grader, doesn't care that people have actual lives outside of this class (even other classes), very rude and often refuses to answer questions in class, he doesn't hesitate to yell at you like a middle schooler for something so small, tends to neglect informing online, oh and shows up late EVERY CLASS, and misses last 3 weeks of class.
Dr. Maring was a great professor. I commuted 30 minutes just to take him for A&P 1 and A&P 2; it was well worth it. His tests are very straight forward, he also uses word banks which makes it a lot easier to do well on the tests. He uses visual aids along with lecture and explains things very well making the material easier to retain.
Great professor, he knows his stuff and is willing to help you if you need it without an attitude some some professors I have had. However this is a class that you HAVE to study for, as long as you study and are prepared you should do well! I would take him again if I could for AP2
I took the 5wk summer course. Dr. Maring does a fantastic job at teaching an entire semester of material in 5 weeks! He was very clear and direct in his delivery and was more than happy to answer questions. This course takes hard work and dedication. I am grateful to Dr. Maring for the foundation on which I shall build my career.
Dr. Maring was a fantastic professor. A&P is not an easy class, but he does make this class easier then it could be and I appreciated that. If you don't like this professor good luck liking any other professor that teaches A&P. He's so straight forward and if you can't pass his class then maybe a health career isn't for you.
This class is a hard class. However he gives you everything you need to prepare for the exams. You have to study for this class and I mean really study you can't just pull an all nighter and expect to pass. If you really put time into studying you will do great in this class. Great lectures and knows what he is talking about.
Great teacher I was studying the wrong things at first, then I started going to s.i , taking practice test on pearson mastering, recording the jeopardy games and all that really helped me at the last min. Take advantage of ALL extra credit you will need it. He is a great teacher for such a hard course but I will b taking ap2 with him in spring.
Took his AP1 lecture and lab. Found it to be really easy if you followed his biggest piece of advice - read the chapter before the lecture starts! If you read the book, take good notes, and show up for lectures the tests are very easy. Dr Maring lectures well, nothing to call home about but very satisfactory.
I took his AP1 class & Dr Maring is a great teacher. At first his class was super confusing and i would always stress over his exams but now that I know how his exams, lectures & practicals go, im pretty prepared for AP2. STUDY IS THE KEY. The online pearson helps alot with his exams but dont rely on it too much w/ exams.. (my mistake)!!!
If you study you'll get a good grade, if not you won't. This class takes a lot of your time.
Great professor
GREAT PROFESSOR. I took maring for AP 1 & 2 and he made this difficult class actually enjoyable. Take him for lecture and lab if you can. If you do the work, you'll pass. Maring wants his students to succeed and if you put the effort in he will make sure that you do. He provides many options for extra credit too and grades graciously.
Dr. Maring is the best teacher I've ever had! He was so clear about what were on the quizzes and test. He offered extra credit and it really helped out! I learned so much in 6 weeks! He really cares about his students and wants you to succeed! If you're intimated by Anatomy then take his class, he makes it painless. BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!! A+++
Dr. Maring can have a really dry sense of humor almost appearing condescending. Sometimes the way he talks to you when you ask a question can be a little belittling BUT other than that I felt like he was a good teacher. He lets you have a lot of extra credit if you wish and trust me you want to do it. Over all a 7 out of 10 teacher.
I have taken DR. Maring for Fall2016 and Spring 2017 for A and P 1 and 2. He is a wonderful teacher. All his exams are online for lecture and every week in lab you will have a 10 question quiz. A and P 1 we had 2 practicals and in A and P 2 we only had 1 practical. Over all he is an 8 out of 10.
Dr. Maring makes the class fun. He is funny, makes you laugh, he is a great instructor, definitely wants you to pass his class. Power points a must lecture and textbook. Labs are fun, really interesting and loved it.
Dr. Maring is an AMAZING professor!!! He offers extra credit. All of his tests, for lecture, were online. Im taking him again next semester
Such a good professor. Specific and dynamic in class. Use many methods to help everybody to understand. A&P 2 obviously will be with him.
I was in Professor Maring's A&P1 class (lecture), and his lectures were always very interesting & well organized. While this is a difficult subject, Professor Maring went through each topic thoroughly and was always available to answer questions or discuss the subject matter. Professor Maring also has an amazing sense of humor. Excellent teacher!
Professor Maring is a straightforward type of professor. I enjoyed his class and as long as you follow the work and pay attention you will pass.
This class can be very difficult for a first time student. There is a lot of new terminology that you will need to memorize. I did a lot of extra studying online watching videos on you tube. The mastering online helped out and we were given extra credit for it. Make sure you study exactly what he says and put aside extra time to study!
Dr. Maring made Anatomy a breeze. You do have to read and study. I studied 2 hours a day but he also provided a lot of extra credit. His tests were fairly easy. I passed his class with a 98. Im currently taking him again in the spring for A&P 2
Best teacher to take in this class. It is a very detail class, but he gives you hope that you can do it. He rewards hard work and gives extra credit but you have to study to get good grades. He recognises the struggles and encourages everyone to pass, He even made himself available twice a week at the ASC to help students will take again. esty
Dr. Maring was an awesome professor! I was so nervous about taking AP1 as I am not the best at science he made it fun and easy to understand. Would recommend him to everyone.
Dr. Maring was a really good professor. I took AP1 in highschool so i was fairly prepared for this course. The text book is not mandatory to have, but it does help. The quizzes are based off of some of the book questions & he tells you that. Everything you need to know to pass this course is given to you.
Awesome Professor.
This guy treats his students like high schoolers. He is quick to tell you you're wrong, even though (I) was not. He says the only way to contact him is email, but he does not respond to email. Half of his equipment does not work. He is always about 10 mins late to class. Very anal about things. 20/10 would not recommend.
Youll get the grade you earn in this class. You have 5 tests in lec., a quiz in lab every week & 2 practicals. The tests arent too bad as long as you take notes, read the chapters & review on Mastering. The quizzes all come from the handouts & the questions at the end of the exercises sometimes help! This class is not the easiest, but hes great!
This teacher was awesome! I took him for A&P1 got an A and also A&P2 got a B+. this class is not easy you have to study hard. I took lecture online so there was 5 tests online and also a Discus. lab you have a quiz every time you meet. . he tells you what to expect. then you have 2 lab practical's. YOU HAVE 2 STUDY TO PASS!!!
Grades to rough and doesnt give any leeway
Dr Maring is an amazing lecturer. I had him for A and P 1 and 2 and was great. For me the class was not only to pass but I took it as understanding my body and the way it function he wants everyone to succeed by giving extra credit and showing effort. His labs where fun. lots to help with labs since practicals are challenging. I will recommend him
Took Dr maring for A and P 1 amd 2 . to succeed here Do all xcredit . you may not need the books except for mastering extra credit that is on line. DO the quizzes in class get high in them. Take the 5 exams on line make sure u do good as well. The 2 practicals are challenging . Take pictures of modules study them. His power point and notes are grt.
Dr. Maring is a great instructor for A&P 1&2. Some students found him boring in lecture, but I found him to be informative. He likes to interact with his students, he looks to have a discussion with the class in order to aid learning. If you don't want to talk about the subject you're learning, find another instructor or take it online.
He likes to interact with his students, he looks to have a discussion with the class in order to aid learning. If you don't want to talk about the subject you're learning, find another instructor or take it online. He's very clear with what he expects from his students, you earn the grade you get, and he offers PLENTY of extra credit.
Hes an ok teacher. Not horrible. But he teaches like were 10th graders. Doesnt really seem knowledgeable compared to Dr. Lovell. Hes funny and nice but doesnt give us any directions when assignments are due. Unorganized.
Amazing teacher! Offers plenty of opportunities to do well. The information listed on his lab and lecture outlines is the only information you will be tested on. All information is found in either the PowerPoints, or lab manual. There is no searching for information. No need for lecture textbook. He does an excellent job at explaining information.
Honestly, it's a really easy class but he's very disorganized and not passionate about the topic at all. Luckily you don't have to buy any materials (such as textbook, lab manual). It's just so BORING. He doesn't give you due dates and just closes discussions / exams without letting you know. As long as you're motivated, you can get an A though.
Hes more than fair. Just be ready to study the material. Sit up front and be involved and engaged.
If you're serious about the health care field and want to ace A&P, then do not hesitate and take Dr. Maring's class. He somehow manages to make the lectures interesting, make participating fun, make the tests extremely doable, and offer lots of extra credit all in one class. Best professor I've ever had by far.
Dr. Maring is a great professor. Beware of pop quiz and attend class. Pay attention or you will not pass. He takes an interest in all his students and he is tough with his exams so be careful and study pretty hard.
Took him for ap1 and now in ap2. Hes great. Would take him again if I could. He has a sense of humor and is very knowledgeable.
Dr. Maring is fantastic and definitely my favorite professor! He gives you everything that you need to succeed in the class, including extra credit. You do have to study a lot, but that's to be expected with such a course. He really tries to highlight what is important to know for a career in healthcare and doesn't dwell on unnecessary details.
I loved dr maring, he's a great teacher. you need to study but he is kind and likes to joke around. you do not need the text book or to show up but you will do better if you do. I took him for ap1 and ap2. highly recommend!
Dr Maring gives us so much extra credit work and that helps with a letter grade NO JOKE. I would buy both the lecture and the lab books because it helps a lot. The lecture exams are always online, the quizzes in his lab were not that hard you just have to study and pay attention in class and you will be fine. I HIGHLY recommend taking his class.
To preface, AP requires a lot of effort to begin with and his class is no different. Lots of studying and homework in general, but if you can get by that and put the work in, the class is fine. He has a great down to earth sense of humor, offers plenty of extra credit and really shows that he cares for his students.
Honestly Best Anatomy Teacher. Clear and Tells you what he needs! Honestly learned a lot in only 6 weeks. If you're thinking about taking this in the summer A or B course DO IT. 10000% WORTH IT and fairly easy class just have your book open with you and ACTUALLY STUDY IF YOU WANT TO PASS!!
This class isn't necessarily hard, its just a lot of homework. I took online and the online text book assignments has 110+ terms that you need to memorize every week. Notes are very important. He was very lenient when it came to missing assignments because I had a family emergency. There is a lot of work so make a lot of time to complete the assign
Dr. Maring is super clear and helpful. Textbooks aren't needed b/c they're in the online platform that you have to buy for quizzes and homework, but I preferred to also have hard-copies rather than scrolling for info. I'm going to take A&P 2 from him in the shortened term. Even though it will be hard, I want to stay with who I know. Take his class.
Dr. Maring is a great professor, would highly recommend.
There is nothing bad to say about Professor Maring! He makes you work for your grade, but he makes it possible to succeed. I felt like there was a lot of homework, but all the homework made the concepts learned stick and you were better prepared for the tests. He was also very understanding about missing assignments.
Disorganized and doesn't care to help students.
Good professor. Anatomy and Physiology 1, lecture and lab. A suggestion is to take the lecture online, and the lab in person. Tests are hard. Assignments for lectures are all on Connect, and you don't have any in-class assignments. For the lab, you have a test every lab for an overview of whatever you did that day.
Dr. Maring is really focused on your success & encourages you to ask questions. Keep in mind that this course requires a lot of memorizing in a short period of time so be ready to study a lot outside of class. For the lecture midterm & final he allows you to use a composition notebook. Get ready for sheep eye & brain dissection. Amazing professor.
Dr. Maring was one of my favorite professors so far! He is a great teacher in lab and has a ton extra credit opportunities. Gives great feedback on assignments and is pretty flexible with assignment schedules. I took this as a summer A term class and one thing I will say is to manage your time well.
Professor Maring is very straight forward. I took this class Summer A and attendance was not required for us but he did provide an exit ticket quiz at the end of the class which was counted as extra credit points at the end of the semester. He is flexible on turning it late assignments. Manage your time well and this course is easy.
Dr. Maring was an amazing professor. I would absolutely take another one of his courses! I took A&P 1 summer. A lot of material to cover in a summer course but doable. Focus on revisiting homework assignments and quizzes before mid term and final. Dr. Maring is very interactive, encourages questions, and offers many opportunities for bonus points.
Professor Maring was a good online instructor. I found his videos informative and very helpful. I can tell that if I did take his course in person, he would be very personable. I enjoyed having him as my professor for A&P 1 and I am very disappointed that he won't be for A&P 2.
I had Dr. Maring for the A&P 1 accelerated lecture. The class is super straightforward. He uses McGraw Hill Connect for homework and quizzes. There are bonus credit opportunities for every unit. The PowerPoint presentations and guided lecture notes he provides cover everything you will be tested on. Easiest A ever!
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Professor Maring is a great instructor who encourages questions and offers helpful feedback. While the coursework requires consistent effort, using resources like the textbook and Unstuck AI can make this A&P class very manageable. Definitely worth taking, even in the fast-paced summer term.
Honestly a great professor gives tons of insight on the class and how it relates to other real world jobs and give tons of extra opportunity's to succeed in the class as long as you get your work done and assignments done on time.
I really enjoyed having Dr Maring as API professor,he's very dedicated,great communicator and classes were well- structured. Looking forward to seeing him again,fir my APII next semester!!
I really enjoyed this class. It was an hybrid course. The class was online and the lab was in person. As long as you do all the pearson assignments and score really high you will earn a good grade in the lab portion.
Great prof! Goes through lectures in the lab class and then each class gives away extra credit to everyone in attendance with an "exit quiz" which he lets you keep trying until you get all answers right. The material is hard but if you pay attention when he talks, youll pass the tests. Already signed up for A&P 2 with him.
If you want to succeed and finish this class with a good grade, you really have to put in a lot of effort in studying. Mr. Maring will see that, and he is very kind and understanding. He always gives you opportunities to earn extra credit, and you must take advantage of that.
I took A&P1 as a hybrid class. The class itself is a lot of information. Dr. Maring sets us up for success by providing PowerPoint & guided student notes. His lectures are very helpful as well. He is very knowledgeable and it's nice to hear the material being explained in a relatable way. He wants his students to succeed. Put in the effort&you will
Professor Maring is an understanding and considerate professor! He truly cares about his students and their success. He provides a variety of resources and opportunities for his students!
Dr. Maring is awesome! He made learning fun and made sure to give extra opportunities for students to excel in the course. I enjoyed his way of teaching! Will be taking him again in APII
AP is not the easiest but this Professor made it possible to learn and to pass the class.
This was a challenging class, but Dr. Maring thoroughly covered the material. His lectures stayed on point, and he applied the topics to real-life situations. He will tell you what you need to focus on. He put effort into preparing the students for careers in healthcare. Highly recommend.
I never knew I would take an interest into Anatomy. Dr. Marring definitely is part of the reason. He explains things easily, answers questions, and then will expand a bit on a cool topic. He is a chill professor, that'll work with you, if life throws you a curve ball. I'm taking A&P 2 with him.
I really enjoyed Professor Maring this past semester. His teaching style in unmatched and you can tell he really loves what he does and making sure each student is getting the most out of his classes! Highly recommend!
Professor Maring has great teaching energy and explains things very well. He uses real life examples to help us relate to the materials and helped answer any questions that I had in the classroom or through emails.
The class contains difficult material to learn but the professor try's to make it interesting. From the story about actin and myosin to the 12 days of cranial nerves the professor made learning interesting and gave us tips. The teacher also offered extra credit for things like playing kahoot. I enjoyed the class and am taking a&p2 in the spring.
I only needed A & P l for the program I am applying for. However, I am enrolling in A & P ll because of Dr. Bruce Maring's ability to make every class fun. His hilarious wit, inspiring lectures, interesting labs, as well as, the respect and care for his students made the 2 hours per week drive time from Daytona to Deland and back worth every mile.
Dr. Bruce Maring might be the best AP teacher possible. He gives students time to participate in lecture with kahoots, he tries to be funny and entertaining with a topic that's really hard to be entertaining. This class taught me how to study better and prepare me for the nursing/health program. He gives guided notes so it's easy to follow, 10/10!
Great class to take in person, gives extra credit, interesting and fun lessons.
Dr Maring is a great A&P professor. He has a thorough knowledge of the subject and relates the material to both the medical field and everyday life which helped me a lot. There is a lot of work to do outside of class (I took the hybrid course) that is necessary to remember the complex terms and concepts in the course.
Dr. Maring is clearly enthusiastic about teaching and welcomes questions. He is very understanding of inconveniences and will work with you if needed. He is definitely a teacher that will give you a lot of respect if you give it to him. He gives you all the materials (and more) that you would need to succeed in the class, and I learned a lot.
I wouldn't say the class was super easy, but it wasn't too hard either. As long as you put in the time, you'll do well. Dr. Maring is excellent, he follows schedule and is very organized. Make sure to study for at least a couple of hours daily, and you'll be fine. A&P is fascinating, it's so cool to learn about our bodies and how they work!
Dr. Maring was a great professor to introduce us to anatomy and physiology. He really cares about the student performing at their best on the exams. He does a great lecture that is easy to follow and take notes on. Overall I would 100% take this course again with him.
Best professor to take for AP1 and AP2. The way he explains the material and simplifies everything is awesome and so useful! He also helps anyway he can to prepare you for whatever program you are trying to get into.
Dr.Maring is a very respectable professor, he works with you every step of the way and has clear lectures. Studying is a must!
Take it from a burnt-out high school senior, anatomy and physiology was a class I always looked forward to. He made lab and lecture fun. He was tough but fair and was always happy to help. You can tell he is someone who genuinely enjoys teaching as he was always happy and loved when students asked questions or for help. Take A&P with Dr. Maring!
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