Great professor, seems to truly care whether his students understand the material. No guesswork on test day, goes over everything in reviews.

Dr. Hirtzel is a great teacher. He pretty much tells you exactly what will be on a test so there are no surprises. I think there are bad reviews about him just b/c you have to remember this class isn't easy. You have to study in order to pass it.

If you can't pass a class from a teacher who cares than you're the problem. Just because the class itself is hard does not mean he can't teach. If you get a teacher who don't care do you think you would get a better grade than this teacher??? He's great....

very good teacher, very down to earth, loves teaching, and always available to answer any guestions

His classes are not easy,but it is worth it in the end. I am now in a professional program and had it not been for the excellent instruction he gave, I would be struggling like the rest of my classmates. Very nice guy who is interested in teaching those interested in learning.

An excellent professor in a tough class. He wants you to learn. I am not young, bouncy, or hot and I enjoy his class. He is very direct about what he expects out of you. He knows when to have fun and when to get down to business. Count it a privelege to be under a man who shares his knowledge.

The class is not easy, he challenges you to think instead of just memorizing. I think we need professors like him to push us to succeed.

I learned so much from this class and had fun doing it, but I had to work really hard to get an A. If you are going to professional school, take him because he will be good preparation. Make every effort to do well and you will have all the help you want from him. He will not help those who don't put out any effort to learn!

Hirtzel is an amazing professor! If you didnt know A&P before his class, it is guaranteed you will walk away with the proper knowledge for your field of work. Who ever said it should be easy? I also dont understand the problem some may have with Doc speaking about his kid, when was it wrong to speak highly of someone you love as he does his son?

A VERY excellent teacher. He works hard to make sure his material is understood and he is very personable. The only problem I've seen him have with people is when they expect to have it easy in a very in-depth class like A&PII. I made an A with ease because I paid attention and worked hard and I know SO much now. You won't regret taking his class!

This professor is good. If you come to class and pay attention. He wants you to know this material. He himself is very knowledgable and will help you. I was told to drop him, but I am so glad that I did not. I learned more from him than I have with any professor so far. Good test review. I made an A but you have to apply yourself. Bonus on test!

This professor is extremely intelligent and helpful. He does all he can and goes way out of his way to ensure his students do well. The students that do not like him are ones that are not studying and want material to be spoon fed to them. Well, this is college now and its time to grow up. I highly recommend taking biology from Dr Hirtzel!

Best science prof I have had...Great teacher who knows his stuff...Couldn't be a nicer guy as well.....Doesn't put up with stupid people though...So if you are stay away!!!

Gr8!! Willing to help even after class. NO ONE SHOULD DO BAD IN HIS CLASS!

Very clear and concise teacher lets you know what will be on the test.

Very difficult material to learn. Tells what's on the tests, but you have to study. Average study time per test=8 hrs. I got an A. Must be present in class to do well.

Gave powerpoints to review during class, everything on powerpoint was pretty much on test. If you didn't study you were in trouble. Very good teacher, don't miss class without a very very good reason, he does not like that.

Great teacher, dont miss his class. He will screw you on tests so make sure you study everything even if he tells you something is not going to be on a test because 90% of the time the stuff he said wouldnt be on the test ended up being on there. If you dont study you will be screwed...believe me I tried but learned my lesson real quick.

always willing to explain things. takes time to help. makes class fun.

Good prof. Understands you have a life outside of class. Helpful and most tests are fair (I said MOST). Good personality and sense of humor.

Very interesting professor. Takes pride in his classes and his knowlegde. Goes the extra mile for students. If you talk to him and are really wanting to make it he will do whatever it takes to help you make it. He gave extra classes on his own time to help us to understand. He helped with science projects for my kid and for the kids in her cla

Hard class, be prepared to study non stop. Rushed through material. Tests are very hard. Lots of M/C, and Freeform questions. Never really uses textbook. Good person, not the greatest inst.

Dr. Hirtzel wants to see his students succeed; he has high standards and expects the same from his students. You DO use the book, but as a reference. Know the power points inside-out. Go in and talk to him about questions/concerns. He will make every effort to help you if you are willing to roll up your sleeves. This class is not for sissies.

Difficult material, but excellent professor. Very knowledgeable, expects you to learn, but you will appreciate the knowledge as you progress through your degree path.

Dr. Hirtzel is very wise in what he teaches. He takes the time to make sure you are successful in what he is trying to put across in his lectures. He will give you every advantage he can to see you get the material down. He is a great proffesor but does require you to put you part into it.

If you have good study habits, then you will do well. Dr. Hirtzel is a very knowledgeable professor and has a lot of passion in what he teaches and strives to prepare the student for the next level, patient care. Held review classes on his off-time. Explains subject matter at a comprehensible level. Taking more classes from him!!!

very helpful when you ask him for help.He does not rush you when you talk to him. He is a fun person, and I enjoyed his class

Dr. Hirtzel is an amazing professor. I took him for A&P 1 and 2 and will take him this Spring for Micro. He is very hard but helpful. He doesn't use the text book in class much but a number of his charts are in the book and it is almost a must during study. He does extra studies and test prep on his off time. He knows his stuff. Love him!!!

Took him for A&P I&II, and Micro for Disease. One professor who will teach you what you need to know. A very knowledgeable physician who prepares you for life after school; healthcare. Study the powerpoints and free-forms (which he gives you) and you will do fine. Excellent prof. and highly recommend him!!!

Hirtzel is the best teacher I have ever had! Don't listen to these people that are saying he is'nt good! They probably struggled through the class and are taking it out on him. He is hard but you will learn alot! If you study regularly you will be fine.

One of the best professors I have ever had. I learned a lot and did well in his class. He is passionate about teaching and wants everyone to understand the material so they can do well in his class. Very intelligent prof.

A thorough professor who expects a lot from his students. At times he can be gruff and short but that was usually when dealing with a student who broke rules in his class (i.e. constantly late/absent). You must be willing to attend AND listen to all lectures. Test reviews are precise but you'll need to know the material for them to do any good.

I transferred to a Nursing school in another part of the country and I honestly feel like I know everything about anat & phys by this point. My current profs are astounded with the amount of knowledge that I have carried with me from Dr. H's A&P II and MID classes. It's made clinicals a breeze. I miss him!!

A & P I. He expects alot. good teacher. but has favorites. MUST STUDY! exam are hard. contains mulitple choices and freeforms. the multiple choicesare much harder than freeforms.

To be honest at first I didn't think I'd care too much for this class. It wasn't long thougt before I was learning way more than I ever thougt I would. He is very demanding but to his defense he is preparing a great deal of us for nursing and other health care careers. If you work hard you will go to professional school full of confidence.

Great professor! The class isn't easy but if you study and you are committed , he is the best professor to have. Dr. Hirtzel makes the material very clear. I plan on taking him for A&P II.

great teacher and will learn a lot but not the easiest class

Best professor I had at OCCC. Hard class because of the amount of material but if you put forth the effort Dr. Hitzel will meet you half way. Lots of studying required but you will learn a lot! Come prepared!

Don't listen to the people lying about Dr. Hirtzel. He is not unfair. It is only "hard" because he wants you to learn something! He doesn't play favorites. As long as you attend class and aren't late, you'll do great. He tells you EXACTLY what will be on the test, including his free form questions. How someone doesn't get an A is beyond me.

This is the BEST professor I have ever had! I refused to take A&P II from anyone else. He really cares about his students and preparing them for professional programs. The people that don't like him are the ones who don't make it to class or don't put the work in that is needed. If you work, he will do whatever it takes to help you do well.

I LOVE DR HIRTZEL!! He is difficult, but worth it. I had him for A&P I then during summer I took him for A&P II AND Physio. Could of taken someone easier, but I'd rather know my stuff and take a chance on getting a B. Just GO TO CLASS and you should be fine!!

I learned so much from his class. He is very passionate about what he teaches and makes lectures interesting. He is not an "easy A" type teacher, but it is very possible to get a good grade if you put forth a reasonable effort. I think that he is fair since he often gave extra points on some quizzes and exams. Take him if you are serious a student

I cannot believe how much I learned from his class! His class is difficult, not an easy A, but he is worth taking! I recommend him for anyone going for a career in healthcare. You will know your stuff at the end of the semester. His class is not for whiners or slackers. You must put forth an effort and want to learn and you will do fine. Good luck!

Excellent professor. I've had over 50 hours and seriously doubt I'll come across a better professor for a very long time. His class is difficult, but I've never learned so much in one semester. He's always willing to help regardless of office hours.

I LOVE DR. HIRTZEL! I had him for Physiology and it was a GREAT class. His powerpoints are VERY thorough and he makes them available to you online, unlike some professors. I honestly hardly ever opened my book. Just follow his objectives and study the powerpoints and you WILL pass. I wish he taught Cell Biology.

You either will love him or hate him. I loved him as a professors, I got an A but it wasn't an easy one.

He was not the easiest but he does seem like he cares and wants to make sure that you understand the material. most of his tests are from power-points and lecture. he goes over all free-forms in explicit detail in class. if you miss a class it better be for a good reason.

Very helpful if you are in his class. However he is sometimes hard to find, often in the bio center helping with student or in the main office. Not a professor to have on your bad side. Overall, just take good notes, study, and read the powerpoints

Great Teacher for 1314 & 1414!!! Difficult class but if study the power points you will do well. If you want an easy teacher don't take him, but if you want to learn, I would recommand him!

Dr. Hirtzel breaks down physiology as easy as possible while still trying to push you harder so that you can learn. He takes the time to teach it so that you can understand it not just read you slides and call it good. Yes, his tests can be difficult, but if you study his objectives and free forms he gives you, you're golden.

Dr. Hirtzel breaks down physiology as easy as possible while still trying to push you harder so that you can learn. He takes the time to teach it so that you can understand it not just read you slides and call it good. Yes, his tests can be difficult, but if you study his objectives and free forms he gives you, you're golden.

Love this professor. He will drag you till the highest grade if you just let him do it. He gives a lot of opportunities to pass each exam, even thou there would be no extra credits.

I AGREE WITH THE OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT HIS FAVS AND IF YOU ARE NOT HIS FAV YOU WILL BE PICKED ON BAD AND MAY NOT PASS HIS CLASS BUT IF U ARE HIS FAV HE WILL HELP YOU ALOT.

He does have favorites for sure! Even if you were a favorite and then mess up on one test your out, as far as a favorite anyways! Test are way too hard! Thinks we all want to be doctors instead of nurses I guess! Nice guy at times except he is very MOODY!

Great Instructor. Definately set me up for nursing school. He goes above and beyond to help and expects students to be responsible for their own actions. If you want a blow off class then do not take him, but if you want to be successful in the medical field it is a must to take him. Great teacher and nice man

Hirtzel is THE guy to take for Physiology. He's very knowledgeable on the subject. This is not a blow off class. Come to class everyday and be prepared to study hard. His class is for the serious student wanting to learn. He helped me outside of class several times.

He goes over what will be on the test. People that complain about him are usually that ones that dont follow his rules (like dont get in his personal space, and being rude with your cell phone) He helps you outside of class, very good professor.

This class is super hard! You will not pass if youre the type of student who crams for tests the night before. The tests are probably the most difficult ihadbecause they are clinical applications. I still loved him because he pushes you to succeed. class is well worth the extra effort. lots and lots of extra effort.

I took Dr. H for A&P I and II. He was my favorite professor because he held a high standard for classroom behavior and for learning. Students who did not study or did not behave themselves are the ones who are giving him bad marks here. I think he should teach at a higher level where more serious students exist. He'd be happier.

I took Dr Hirtzel for Human Physio, and I have to say it was one of the hardest classes I have taken so far. He is clear about lecture tests, will help you with whatever you need, and is one of the nicest prof I have ever met. If you try hard, your efforts will not go unnoticed. He pushes you to do the best you can.