You may write alot but it is for your own good. Ask as many questions as you want you'll receive an answer. Not a bad class at all.

Very organized, don't be late for class or else he gets peeved. Pretty laid-back otherwise.

Very fair, barely had to use book at all, test off printed notes and class lecture. Interesting lectures. Attendance and labs help grade. Not an easy A, studying required. Does not initiate review, but will answer student questions for review. I'd take him again.

Yes it's very hard!! But he's a great teacher, knows what he's talking about, very intelligent (obviously) If you wanna do well, study notes EVERY day. If you pass his class, you can pass anything :)

If you're a business major, Dr Mann is a great professor to take for the science requirement. He explains biology in the lingua franca of economics. Also, he provides all of his Power Point presentations on BlackBoard - great for studying... in fact, don't even buy the book! His course is thorough... so thorough, I was able to pass the Biology CLEP

If you like biology and are interested in learning about it, this is the class to take, you have to study hard because you get treated as college student... don't be late....professor Mann rocks!!! I loved this class!!!

This class is the best kept secret at FCCJ. Prof Mann does a great job covering material that should probably be taught in two sessions with a lab. I would recommend him to all my friends who are serious students.

Anyone who whines that the class is to hard should wake up and serve french fries. You are in college now. Things do not get handed to you on a plate. It is your grade so make a little effort and study. It is time to quit blaming someone else for your bad grades and poor effort.

Professor Mann is an alright teacher but he thinks this is the only class that you take. Thinks his time is more imortant than yours. He will hold you to the very last minute so don't expect to get out early! He knows the material but I would definitely not recommend him. Made a B

I took Dr. Mann for both Bio I and II. Biology is a hard subject, not alot you can cut out. That is the reason that he doesn't do a review, it would be like reteaching everything. But he is more than willing to answer your questions at anytime. If you have a hard time, ask more questions. This is college, it is now your responsibility.

I think comparing him to a person that raped, tortured and killed women is really extreme. But you probably think that everything should be handed to you. Anyone who doesn't let you pass is a horrible person. Did you even attempt studying the material? It isn't that hard, but maybe you just aren't intelligent enough.

i was very worried about taking a biology class because im not that great with science but he made the material so understable by making it relate to every day things,GREAT teacher,so cute,no "homework",6 exams,labs,1 lab exam,1 cumulative final,you have to study and know the material to pass the tests but cmon thats to be expected!RECOMENDED!!!!!

Descent professor. I have had worse.

Dr. Mann is a great teacher. He treats his students like adults. You will definitely get out of his class what you put in. Dr. Mann is willing to help. He helped me before every test. Now, his tests are hard if you do not study, but his class has a nice, easy manner which makes learning easy. Good study skills a must!!!

Mann was a good professor. Material came from both the book and the lectures. His lectures were available online, unlike Muth. Mann was demanding but not unreasonable.

i took 2010 with dr.mann and loved it...all you have to do is print out the power point slides and take notes while he lectures! the tests aren't easy but i got a's on every one of them...same for 2011 which i also took with him. ask questions, pay attention, and don't miss class...that's the big secret!!!

Knowledgable and Personable

You need to take resposibility for yourself and your grades. This is college level information. Nothing will be spoon fed to you and it is suppose to be difficult. Grow up and quit blaming a prof for your laziness. A word of advice STUDY.

Study hard - easy A

Easy A if you study hard

Great!

Can't get enough of this professor!!

Great prof. extrememly helpful

Great professor, knows his material.

This class requires a lot of study time and commitment, he is willing to answer questions after class and also if ytou go to his office. I would reccomend this teacher if you are willing to put the time, I could say after all the studying I have learned a lot.... Is a college level class a lot more is expected from the student here!!

Great class, great instruction, no complaints. Study hard and you will do well.

Unlike other postings, if you study, you will learn the material and pass

Smiles all around

One of the best professors I've had! If u want it bad enough, he's more than willing to help you, unless your a lazy-high school kid! NOTHING in this world is handed to you, and his class is proof!!! STUDY ALOT! GO TO CLASS! You'll get an A! Also one of the most interesting classes I've taken

has a pony tail and is very funny. hippy like

has a pony tail and is very funny. hippy like

One of the best professors ever! I had him for lab and he's a pretty cool guy. Very clear on explaining the material, walks you through the lab. He also is very willing to help. It's funny when you crack jokes with him. He's a really cool guy and this class was mad cake.

You get what you put into his class, it's that simple. If you do not pass, then that was lack of effort on your part. This semester, he gave us 9 exams, 2 of which were practicals. They consists of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer. Just study the power point slides and you'll be fine. PS - the textbook is useless.

I just want to say that there are alot of LAZY students who probably didnt study, and ended up failing his class... Prof. Mann is not mean at all....he'S VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD, AND IS VERY HELPFUL IF YOU NEED HIM. just come to class, study, ask questions and you'll make it. I got a B in his class.

He is a cool guy, very knowledgeable, and helpful. His class isn't easy, but he's a good prof. His lectures were interesting, and he always cracked a joke here and there to keep it laid back. Tests were fairly difficult, although he gave us powerpoint printouts to study from. Overall, if you're ready to study and learn, take Doc. Mann.

Fair but tough. Not a pushover. Loved his teaching style... laid back learn if you want or not, it's your grade and your money. Would take another class with him. Fun labs and interesting lectures. Loved the subject matter.

Try studying. The exams come directly from the notes.

This teacher is really cool. He helps you with the labs and makes sure you understand what you are doing. He explains things very well in the lectures and you can ask him whatever you want, even if its off topic, If you need bio and want to pass, take him!! Plus he is a Gratful dead fan. awsome

Don't take this class if you are looking for an easy A.The tests are multiple choice and short answer to make sure you actually did learn the material. I personally love his teaching style, which is very laid back and straight forward, and have done well in the class so far (finals next week). I would take him again in a heartbeat.

He gives you the framework to pass the course. But he makes it perfectly clear your grade reflects YOUR own work.

Of course there is a lot of information - It is a college course. No on to hold your hand here. Your grade depends on your work.

You realize picking professors based on the posting here is silly. It is college, it is designed to be tough, it is designed for people to learn. Pick professors based on learning not ease.

Honestly, this is not a class for the procrastinators and complainers. There is quite a bit of work involved, and studying outside of class is almost mandatory. Though, Prof. Mann is always there to help. He explains everything, and always available outside of class. You can get an A if you work hard, just don't expect it to be easy! :P

Prof. Mann is a great teacher, everything he says is interesting. The class is tough, but rewarding. You will learn so much from him. He is helpful if you just ask, all exams come directly from notes. I would recomend if you are are willing to come to class, and are excieted to learn, people who don't attend make him mad.

Dr. Mann was one of the best teachers I had at FCCJ. I would have taken him for bio II but his class got cut over the summer. He is quite difficult, but it forces you to actually learn the material, not just memorize it. Labs are awesome, even the lab exam was fun. Lectures are a bit long, but there is a lot of information. Great professor!

Dont take if bio is not your thing. Tests are timed and very hard with lots of short answers. Lectures are very long and you have to memorize them to do well on tests.

i think professor mann is great. if you are not a great student you might want to re-think taking him, because he won't dumb down the material. but if you are willing to put in the work, he will give you a wealth of information. his tests are hard but prepare for nursing/med schools exams, etc. plus he has a great personality!!! i highly recommend.

Dr. Mann is very clear on the forst day of class, that it is your class and your grade. No professor GIVES a grade, they merely record the grade that we the students actually get. He does care about your grade, but it is college and he will not baby you. Take responsibility for YOUR grade.

He's not easy. But he's great at what he does. The lectures are clear and concise. The test are hard but if you study you are golden. Just make sure you know the stuff backwards and forwards because he likes the details. Tests are multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank and short answer. I may get a B in this class but at least I would have earned it.

highly recommend him! took him for 3 diff classes He is the best professor Ive had in my 4yr of college. He is VERY smart & easy 2understand in lecture. Study all of the notes &really try in his class and you should have no problem passing YOU ARE GIVEN WHAT YOU DESERVE don't expect to slack & get a good grade.

Prof. Mann is by far the best biology teacher I've had. He is really laid back and enjoys what he's doing. He goes through the material in perfect detail but it's incredibly easy to follow. His tests are ridiculously hard, but passable. I would recommend studying a full week ahead of time. He's a freak for the reproductive cycles. Good luck!

I adored Prof. Mann. He was really enthusiastic and the dissections were all a lot of fun. He's a bit of a challenge but if you're interested in the material it's worth it. Best science professor I've ever had. Hands down. No homework, or quizzes. Not really strict with attendance, but I suggest going. It's a lot of info to digest.

Dr. Mann is an awesome professor! He really knows what he's talking about and really conveys it easily to the class. He allows in class questions and makes sure everyone understands the subject. His tests are pretty hard but nothing that you can't get an A on if you try. I'd definitely take him again!

I enjoyed this professor, however he has a very soothing and melodic voice that will put you to sleep if you go in after lunch, like I did. I made a B, and got to the point where I would record his lectures on my laptop and take a nap haha. He'll make funny connections and overall he's a good teacher and easy to understand, and always helpful.

You get what you put in. If you decide to study a day before, you're going to make a day before grade. He's an overall good teacher. He teaches off of powerpoint, and Tells you what You need to study. Dissection and Labs are the best! He sees the effort made, so put in the work, and take good notes. He's quite helpful.

Good teacher. He speeds through powerpoint notes, so it's a god-send that he posts them on blackboard. This is NOT a class you can slack in and hope to pass. The more class you miss,the harder it is to pass the tests. I'd suggest finding a study buddy FAST.

I took professor Mann for the summer session(12 weeks)and although he's not an easy professor(his tests are quite tricky and have multiple right answers to each question)I was never bored in his lectures as he has quite a cool way of presenting the material.I liked this professor:)

I LOVE THIS TEACHER, however, he is not an easy teacher, and DOES NOT hand-hold; if you are looking for an easy A, then Mann isn't your guy. However, he is a very nice teacher who is always available to help you if you need it. Labs are interesting and lectures are all powerpoint based. He's a fast talker too, so good note-taking is recommended.

Best professor I've ever had! Took him 3 times. Very smart and is a nice guy. If you don't study, don't take the class. Grow up, it may be hard but for bio majors you will be thanking him in the long run. I still use things he taught me and wouldn't be where I am today without his help. Show him you care and he will care to help. Science isn't meant to be easy. Do your work or get out. He is awesome I recommend taking him to anyone who has a brain.

Dr. Mann is very up front about the test-everything in his notes plus anything he mentions that is important during lecture is free game. U HAVE 2 study hard for this class b/c if you want to get an A you better know the subject like the back of your hand! I will remember everything I learned for the rest of my life! Otherwise, great teacher!

Study everything and that still isn't enough. Unneccessarily hard. Trickey exam questions.

Dr. Mann is no push over, but you know whats expected from day one. No surprises, everyone is on an even keel. Do the work-make an A. He's also kinda awesome. Best prof I've had. He's the kind of guy I'd like to go fishing with, or have a beer with, if he weren't an obligatory authority figure (& married.)

Dr. Mann is very knoweledgable and to me microbiology is interesting. I do enjoy his labs but the lectures can be somewhat dull some times.

Dr. Mann is awesome. You have to work hard if you want to make an A, but I will never forget what he taught me. Moving on to a four year university, I felt ahead of the game once I got there. By the end of the semester I felt like drawing hearts on my eyelids.

GREAT TEACHER :) very helpful and organized, makes bio really interesting, and is very clear in the lectures. Exam are super easy and all based on lecture materail. The class was very enjoyable and easy as long as you put effort into it. Labs were interesting, and overall Dr. Mann is a great professor :) Definetly take his class, you'll learn a lot

I liked this professor a lot. He's a pretty laid back and his classes and labs were always interesting. The tests were not the easiest,but then, I didn't expect them to be. Learnt a lot in his class. He's not the most organized with grading homework on time, but other than that, totally recommmend.

He is quite Laid back, makes Microbiology worth your while, study fro his tests you should be fine

Prof Mann is an excellent teacher. however do not take him if you are not a good test taker. i was always excited to go to class, he made it to where i was genuinely interested in the material!

Excellent teacher. Taught material in a way that keeps you interested, and the labs were fun. Tells you what will/won't be on the test and answers any questions you give him. But, study for exams CAREFULLY & COMPLETELY

A great prof, explains things very well and is very laid back. Answers all questions clearly. You just have to give the effort. This is a major science course, not a walk in the park. His exams are hard, but A's are attainable with you putting in the effort. Ive gotten A's on the first 2 exams. don't blame him for your laziness. overall very good.

Great teacher!I enjoyed his class and learned a lot. Before this class I had already taken Biology 1&2,A&P 1&2,Chemistry 1&2,& Organic Chemistry. So this class was pretty easy for me but still required lots of studying in order to do well. He has 4 tests(100 questions each+50 extra on 4th test)& lab has a midterm & final. Study & you will succeed.

Professor Mann is the best. He teaches the material very well. That is you must go to class because his notes are important to the test material. His tests are based on the powerpoints he posts on blackboard. Overall very laid back and happily answers any question that you have. Highly recommend.

Grade is dependent on the tests. Four tests (multiple choice) and one final. No study guide. No extra credit. Excessively specific questions. Getting a B on a test was difficult work. You really have to study and read. Go over the powerpoints and, for the love of all that is holy, do not miss a class.

Professor Mann is very educated and I enjoyed him as a teacher. The material is tough and you must be willing to study. The devil is in the details and that definitely applies to Microbiology. Study hard and it pays off. Also pay attention to the extra things he mentions in lectures and study the slides for the tests. He does not give study guides!

All the information is given, you just have to put in the effort. You can't pass just by listening to the lectures and not studying.

Professor Mann was one of the best science Professors I've taken thus far. I had him for Micro and Bio 2 and both were taught very well. His exams are very tough but manageable. I got high B's and A's on all my exams by reviewing my notes ppts. His exams now include a short a short answer section. Going to class is imperative.

Tough class with tough material, but i unexpectedly really enjoyed his class. The tests are from his power points and he covers the material very well. I only had to read over my notes once to pass his tests. He's always willing to answer any questions after class, and is overall just very helpful. He has a pet peeve of tardiness though.

Professor Mann is a good teacher and I would definitely take another one of his classes. His tests are long and pretty difficult, so don't wait until the night before to study. He also has a policy where you can drop an exam grade if you miss less than 3 classes, so make sure you show up.

Very knowledgable man! Long lectures, but knows how to keep them interesting. If you're fascinated by animals, this is the class for you. Dissections once a week. Only wrote on paper, on my favorite animal.

The class is all lecture; rarely any homework and grades are test heavy. The class is super easy as long as you pay attention and take good notes. 4 tests (multiple choice plus short answer), around half a dozen to a dozen labs, and a final (multiple choice) I went from hating bio to majoring in bio because of this class, taking him for bio2!

He's a good professor. He loves his subject, enjoys teaching. You have quite a few labs, but they can easily be done during class. He may get behind, so he'll take out a couple of labs. Make sure you do the online quizzes; they're easy, anyways, and help you study for his four tests (plus a microscope test and final.) Final is cumulative.

He shows a power point during lecture but writes his own notes with it so it is important to attend class. There is a quiz for every chapter posted & the KEY TO PASSING HIS EXAMS is to take pictures of all the quizzes after completed (both attempts) and study those. They are the same questions as on the exams. Hes funny and wants you to learn.

He's a good guy, and he's funny. He does want you in class, he gets pissy halfway through the semester if he can tell you aren't reading. Definitely do the lab reading (which is normally like less than 5 pages in a tiny lab book). Tests are MC and generally are questions pulled from online quizzes. If you pay attention, you'll do well.

Professor Mann is great at teaching what he does. For zoology, the lecture was two hours and 50 minutes on Mondays and the same time, but a lab on Wednesdays. If you make flashcards a few days before the test and test yourself, you'll be fine. I actually learned some cool things in this class. He's hilarious and makes the class very comfortable.

Dr. Mann was probably the greatest professor that I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable, nice to his students, kept the lecture and lab interesting with great examples. He encouraged questions and also asked questions to the students constantly during class to make sure we understood the material. His exams were challenging but fair.

Its BIO II. Enough said. Work hard and reap the benefits. Miss class wont pass. Otherwise great teacher. Testing is 60 questions multiple choice with the last 40 pts essay style. 6/10 difficulty but you must prepare accordingly. Labs are easy. Lab exam easy. Some quizzes but can take twice. No homework.

Great professor! His lectures are from powerpoints, but he adds his own notes, so definitely don't miss class! He gives great examples of each topic covered. The labs are fun and easy. Each exam is 100 questions, but most come from the practice quizzes! You'll have to study, but you don't really have homework.

Amazing prof with detailed lectures. Make sure to come to class bc most of what he says is on the test! Theres four 100 question exams (exactly based off of quizzes w/ some extra qs), 1 lab exam, and one 4-6 page lab report on an unknown bacteria. No homework but make sure to STUDY because powerpoints (4 for each exam) are about 80 slides each.

He is a really great professor. I would definitely take his class again. I loved Microbiology because of this class and cannot wait to take another class like this. He has quizzes posted every time you finish a chapter. He has 4 tests, seriously study for them and study the questions off of the quizzes it will help a lot.

His lectures are super long but there is never homework. His tests are straight from the notes and quizzes (no trickery questions). Make sure you are there because he writes things on the board that you won't see in just the lecture slides. Lab was pretty easy. Make sure you're reading the pages required before class! Lab test was fun and easy!

Four exams, a research paper, weekly chapter quizzes, and multiple labs. Gave a few extra credit opportunities and you could turn in labs a week after the due date. Don't skip classes since he gives answers you need for in-person labs. Purchasing a lab manual helps you A LOT. Honestly, if I worked a little harder I could have gotten an A.

Not really sure why he gets such a bad rep, Professor Mann was actually a pretty good teacher. Lab reports are 10-15 questions all pretty simple if do what you're suppose to do in the lab. Exams are 100 questions, but if you read the power points & do the quizzes you'll do fine. It's a college class of course you can't use notes on exams..

BOT1010c - He reads off PP but is really good if you have questions. The tests are a little hard but if you pay attention and study, they where 100 multiple choice so they covered a lot of material. There are a few canvas quizzes and some labs grades but most of the grade is the tests. He doesn't email well but is very willing to work with you.

I actually really enjoyed his class. Yes he does go over pre-made power points but he skipped over a lot of them after explaining fully using real life examples. If you show up and pay attention then the tests don't give you too much grief. He's not great at answering emails but he does answer your questions after class.

He is very straightforward about how his class works. I like that he has an old school way of teaching that makes me motivated to do my best. His exams are very long and take up a large percent of your grade, however if you use the study guides you will be fine. I took him for biology 1 and microbiology, only take him in you are very motivated.