4.0

Charles Wuertzer

Biology - Monroe Community College

4.0
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
72%
Would Retake
107
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Quality
3.6
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

72%

Would Retake

107

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What Students Say

He is a very good, knowledgeable teacher

BIO142 - 5.0 rating

Wuertzer is an exceptional professor

BIO144 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

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Reviews (107)
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BIO142
May 20, 2012

Very difficult tests. Required a lot of studying at home, just like he stated it would in the syllabus. He def knows his stuff though! Materials pretty tough too if you have no prior knowledge of the subject.

5.0
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BIO142
Dec 22, 2012

He was very clear regarding what was going to be on the test. All the test material was off his powerpoints, which he made available. I emailed him many times and he responded right away. 15 hrs per week is the recommended study time. He dropped the lowest exam. Connect assignments were full credit if completed (200/1000pts!) He is a good teacher!

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BIO142
Dec 19, 2013

I did not have Prof. Wuertzer as my professor but he did help me quite a bit as a tutor which is why I wanted to say how pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful he is. I thought very highly of him because he was always more than happy to help the kids in the NSEC even in cases like mine, not actually being in his class. Overall a very good teacher.

5.0
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BIO142
Jan 19, 2014

He always answered emails in a timely fashion & never got impatient even if you asked him to explain the same thing 10 times. His power points, paired with information from the book, were very helpful. Gives out study guides for exams which was great. This class is difficult but don't feel discouraged. You CAN get an A if you work hard.

5.0
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BIO142
May 28, 2014

Most likely my favorite class I have ever taken. Dr. Wuertzer is a wonderful professor - always offered his assistance and gave us all the necessary materials to succeed. The only thing keeping you from getting an A is the time you put in outside class. Use the resources provided and go to him for any help. He is awesome! And pretty handsome. :-)

5.0
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BIO142
Grade: A-
Oct 29, 2014

Awesome teacher! Everyone says Anatomy is really difficult but he made it so much easier. Is really knowledgeable and really helpful. Just need to be willing to put in the extra time studying and it is easy!

5.0
3.0
142
Nov 10, 2014

Awesome Professor! Anatomy is a HARD subject, so get ready to study, but you could not ask for a better professor. I also took Human Bio with him and will be taking Bio 143 with him next semester. That tells you how good he is. NSEC is your friend.

5.0
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BIO142
Nov 14, 2014

Wonderful professor, really wants you to learn. Tough course but he is so helpful and wants you to succeed. I will be taking a second course with him, he is also funny!

4.0
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BIO142
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2015

You cannot pass this class without putting in the hours. And by hours I mean a lot. I don't believe it is just with him as a professor. There is a lot of material to learn and not a lot of time.

3.0
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BIO142
Jan 20, 2015

hes a great professor. he is patient even if you keep asking him the same question over and over again he will explain something as many times as you need it to be explained. he is not a tough graded, but the tests are really hard, like expected. come to class and read at home and you will pass. I would take a class with him again

5.0
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BIO143
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2015

Dr. Wuertzer was by far the best professor I have ever had. He was always clear about what was due, offered his help continuously, and is incredibly knowledgeable. If I could take another class with him, I would in an instant. I took him for both 142 & 143. His teaching really inspired me, I hope I'm lucky enough to have a professor like him again.

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BIO143
May 13, 2015

Dr. Wuertzer is a wonderful professor and is very conscientious. He is patient and will explain things to you and encourages questions. I took Anatomy and Physiology with him and would recommend him highly! I wish he taught Micro!

5.0
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BIO142
Mar 23, 2015

I love Wuertzer! Anatomy is obviously a tough course but he knows his stuff and is always more than willing to help when you need it. This class is fast paced and the tests are hard but he tells you exactly what to expect so there is no surprises. Just study hard, do your connect assignments, visit the NSEC and you should have no problem at all:)

3.0
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BIO143
Grade: B
Jun 24, 2015

Class isnt easy so be prepared to work for the grade. Professor not animated at all SO Lectures drag and are LONG. Sit in front of the classroom and read from the Notes for Exams- study giude not always in line with EXAM. Dont be afraid to ask for help

5.0
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BIO142
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

Professor Wuertzer was my best professor this semester. He is organized, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the subject. He made anatomy enjoyable. This class is tough, but its definitely worth it. I don't regret choosing him as my professor at all.

4.0
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BIO142
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2016

IF you put in the time, you will do okay. This is a really tough class and Professor Wuertzer will do what you need him to do to help clarify anything. Make sure from day 1 you put in as MUCH time as possible to study both lecture and lab material. You can ask him the same question a million times and he will do whatever he can to help answer.

5.0
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BIO144
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

Chuck is a solid lecturer and knows his material inside out. Expect to take a lot of notes and/or read a lot. There are lots of assignments but they are all for an effort grade. You need to study hard for this kind of content and it can't fall all on the professor.

5.0
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BIO144
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2016

Dr. Wuertzer is an exceptional professor! Has a very structured class and schedule which is extremely helpful. Anatomy & Physiology is going to be hard no matter where you take it, this class requires a lot of time and effort, but he is always willing to help you and explain things over and over and over if you don't get it. Nice and understanding!

5.0
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BIO142
Grade: B+
May 25, 2016

He is a very good, knowledgeable teacher. Has connect assignments to aid in learning. fast grader and knows what he is doing

4.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 23, 2016
Would take again

I like that he has a deep understanding on the subject but I dislike how he reads off the powerpoint slides when we are in the lecture hall. It kinda makes me feel like reading the chapters and doing the connect assignments is a waste of time.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
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BIO142
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2016
Would take again

The class material is HARD however Dr Wuertzer always makes a great effort to be available for any extra help that is needed. He is very approachable and takes time to review information as needed

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
BIO144
Nov 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wuertzer definitely knows what he's talking about, many of my classmates agree he may be too smart. He is very dry with the lectures, he reads directly from his powerpoints. He does give you access to the notes and material through Blackboard. I personally didn't use my textbook because only what we learned in class was on the test.

TEST HEAVY
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LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BIO144
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You are pretty much teaching yourself. Yes, I passed, but with effort of my own. Keep the golden ticket till the end you will get extra points for Final. He will tell you to go to NSEC if you are having problems with the work.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Feb 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

his class was the toughest class I've ever had to take. Anatomy and physiology is not easy, study as much as possible because you never really know what is going to be on the test and the tests are really hard. overall, he's a great professor, a little dry sometimes but very informative and helpful when you need it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
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BIO144
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

He is very smart, fast grader, has online assignments graded for completion only which is helpful and nice (brings grade up). I would definitely chose this professor again... the course will be hard wherever you take it, study from day one...

Respected
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5.0
5.0
BIO144
May 23, 2017
Would take again

intelligent, patient, will grade things promptly, online assignments, no extra credit, read chapter powerpoints for in class exams. course has a lot of information so study from day one. he's honest and quite serious if you ask him certain things. helpful outside of class. i took him 2 semesters in a row and enjoyed his class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
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BIO133
Aug 16, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer is extremely knowledgable, friendly, & caring. He genuinely wants his students to succeed. He has a large window of availability outside of class time, answers emails to questions promptly &makes sure you grasp concepts if you inquire. As long as you re-read the powerpoints, do the study guides/quizzes/MB, you will get a good grade.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO142
Grade: A
May 31, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor. A&P is a lot of info, but follow along during lecture and study from the power point slides he provides and you will get an A. He is a quick grader. Fun labs every week that help to assimilate the information.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO144
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

He's great! I had him for two semesters in a row and got As on both classes. If you take him you will have a good year of A&P classes. He's very helpful and cute. Also, his voice is like Mike from Monster's Inc.

Respected
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1.0
4.0
BIO142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Just dont take his class. Hes extremly hard to follow, he reads off the notes and does not explain. I know many people who drop his class.

1.0
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BIO145
Grade: C
May 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Awful prof. He's NO help; can see that you're struggling and only gives you more work to confuse you. Does not explain the concepts well and if you ask questions he'll have to check before giving an answer. Doesn't know how to teach. I took the class based on a recommendation and by far the worst prof I've had at MCC. Stay away! Doesn't drop grades

Tough Grader
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5.0
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BIO144
Oct 14, 2018
Would take again

As long as you study, you will pass this class. He doesnt put things on exams that are not explained on his PowerPoint presentations. There are many extra resources through Connect that are extremely useful and helpful in learning the material. He is always willing to help and more than willing to answer any questions that you have.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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4.0
4.0
BIO144
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

For anyone taking this class for the first time, it can be intimidating like it was for me. It's easy to want to blame the professor's teaching methods for receiving a lower grade than expected, even after putting effort in. If you stay focused on understanding his powerpoints as well as going through connect assignments ,carefully,you can do well.

Clear grading criteria
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3.0
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BIO144
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lecture doesnt really cover what is on his tests. Reads from the power points mostly. Has online lectures you need to watch for the blackboard assignments and before lab. Its a hard class and dont forget to do any assignments. There is no leniency. Also if you are two minutes late and he started lecture and didnt check your homework its a zero

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
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BIO144
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer is extremely organized; he makes his expectations clear at the start of the semester, and if you follow along with the course schedule, you can ace the class. A & P is hard, there's no way around that, but Dr. Wuertzer makes the info accessible and easy to understand. There are no surprises, you just need to do your part and study!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
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1.0
1.0
BIO144
Dec 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

absolutely not recommended this guy. poor teaching skills . he is always reading the power point and making you confuse. It is hard to understand his lecture .

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
BIO145
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2019
Would take again

A wonderful professor who does care about his students. During lab he will walk around constantly to make sure everyone is understanding the content, and will check their work each step before they move on. For lab exams he offers videos of himself running through the models. Tests are rough but he offers study tools and reviews during lecture

Clear grading criteria
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
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BIO144BIO145
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2019
Would take again

Great professor that knows a lot about A&P.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
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BIO144
Grade: A
May 26, 2019
Would take again

An INCREDIBLE professor: Sets clear expectations from the start, very accessible through email and office hours, explains everything in a concise and simple manner. Tests are detailed, but his ppt lecture slides are more than enough to study from. Dry lectures, but fun labs. UTILIZE YOUR LABELING LABS! Practicums were straightforward.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO2O2
Aug 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

please don't do micro in the summer w/ him. no leniency whatsoever. exams are tough and powerpoints are heavy w/ information. he mumbles a lot and doesn't explain well. he reads off the slides & expects you to know information by the following day. each lecture was a chapter or two on top of homework and labs. if you can: avoid avoid avoid!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 22, 2019
Would take again

I went back to school after 9 years and I only ended up with him as my professor because everyone else was waitlisted. He is on top of emails and grades assignments almost immediately. He is extremely smart and very approachable. He gives you all the tools so it's up to you to actually use them and not be lazy. A&P is very hard so it's up to you..

5.0
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BIO142
Grade: A+
May 21, 2020
Would take again

144 &145 He is a PowerPoint reader for his lectures but everything you need to know for the exams is in the Powerpoints. Use the study guides he gives, everything is in there. The videos he provides for the practicums are invaluable. Don't wait till a week before to study for those. A&P isn't easy but he makes time for his students.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Aug 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I was in Dr Wuertzer's class during COVID and suddenly had to do A&P online. Absolutely no live instruction and only poor quality videos to learn material. When we requested more live learning, he told us he was too busy preparing for summer classes! Lab tests were hard and there's a cumulative exam. Boring lectures and a lot of self teaching.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: B
Oct 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend this Professor for human anatomy and physiology online. WAY to much work and no matter how much you study exams are still extremely difficult. Also A LOT of memorization. Be prepared to spend over 2 hours sometimes 4 hours on homework each week this is without studying for exams. There is no extra credit and he is not lenient.

Lots of homework
5.0
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BIO144
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

Prof Wuertzer was great. I highly recommend him. He was very organized. His videos were great for helping learn material. Class is hard and required much studying. Study hard ad you will do good.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

I had such a hard time with this course! Dr. Wuertzer was the prof I had for retaking the course and he was amazing. He was always available to meet at additional times to scheduled class time in Zoom. He was quick at answering emails. The course videos he made were great and very helpful. I would recommend him for taking BIO 144 and Bio 145.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO144
Jan 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Extremely rude and unprofessional. Would never recommend this professor to anyone. Embarrassment to the school.

5.0
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BIO144
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2021
Would take again

Amazing Professor! Wuertzer was always available for help outside of class. The videos and materials provided for class were very helpful. I had him for BIO144 and BIO145 and hope I can get him for Microbiology. He really knows his stuff and really cares about student success.

Respected
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Caring
1.0
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BIO142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took this class due to the good recommendation on this site. More positive than negative. HOWEVER, this man is horrible, Does not teach. He literally posts 5-6 different 40 minute lecture videos in BB. this power points he reads straight from, with no background information. does not teach. nor cares about struggling students.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Feb 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor W is great. All class time is review. He was always available for questions outside of Zoom class. His videos were great! I liked being able to view repeated times and adjust pace. This course is a lot of work, but Prof W makes it doable.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO145
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer is amazing. I had him for Bio 144 and Bio 145. When i started Bio 144 I was struggling with the course. Wuertzer gave me a lot of suggestions for how to study and prepare for exams. My grades improved following suggestions, Now I am half way through Bio 145 with an A average. Wuertzer is Great.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
BIO142
Grade: C
Sep 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions. But unless you have a strong background in biology and chemistry, this class is very difficult. There is a ton of very time consuming homework. One homework assignment can have 90 questions. And you are expected to know a lot of detail about each topic. Too much detail for a general AP class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Oct 24, 2021
Would take again

Prof Wuertzer was great for Bio 144. Wuertzer provided a lot of great online material as well to supplement in class lectures. Actually, all lectures were available as pre-recorded videos in addition to videos of all lab models. This really helped with Lab Practicum. Highly recommend Wuertzer at MCC.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2021
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer was the best teacher I have ever had. Truly cares about students and goes out of his way to help. Start learning anatomy terms early and it will help through the entire course. Study the powerpoints slides he provides. All of the exam questions came from notes. Highly recommend Dr. Wuertzer for Bio 144.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO142
Grade: D+
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't explain in depth, reads the powerpoint wit no background information, gave us a redo test and didn't put in the highest grade from the two

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

I had Dr. Wuertzer this past semester. I do like his teaching style. He uses PowerPoints a lot, but they are concise, easy to follow, and are posted on blackboard so you can access them online during lecture or to print. His grading criteria is straightforward. Attendance in lab IS MANDATORY. The tests are extremely straightforward, no tricks.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: B-
Dec 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. I put all of my other classes on the back burner for BIO144 w/ Wuertzer. I worked so hard in this class. The hardest I ever have. Studied for weeks before each lecture exam, following the study guide, and my highest test grade all semester was a 73. Gives no background info when it comes to lectures. It seems as though he doesnt care

1.0
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BIO144
Grade: C
Dec 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Probably one of the least caring teachers I have ever had. Doesnt help in office hours or in class, when he says hes there. Puts you down when you ask questions. Exams are hard study guide useless. Highly recommend never taking him, you will not learn at all and it will hinder your experience and other class grades.

5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer was great. He held office hours in the lab to give students access to models. The lectures were clear and straightforward. All questions on tests came directly from provided notes. There is a lot of material to learn, but it is not hard to understand. I found him approachable and clearly cared about students.

Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Dec 30, 2021
Would take again

Highly recommend taking Bio 144 with Wuertzer. A lot of credit from homework assignments to help boost your grade. He gives bonus points on exams. Provided all information needed for exams. NO surprises! Very helpful during office hours. Goes out of his way to help students succeed.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Dec 31, 2021
Would take again

I enjoyed Dr. Wuertzers class. He has an amazing depth of knowledge and pleasantly answered questions during lecture. He was always available during office hours and gave great tips on how to better prepare for tests. Returning to school after several years I am very motivated to continue my education from taking his course. I learned a lot.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Wuertzer's API course is clear and direct. It is a ton of information, but straight forward if you start early and stay on top of it. Exams come directly from notes. Lab practicals are just memorizing models, just practice and you will do fine. I had some work and family issues and Wuertzer was great at helping and being understanding.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
2.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This course already so difficult as it is. Dr. Wuertzer didnt make it any easier. He assigned time consuming connect he and did not help at all. He definitely knows his stuff but does not teach well. He could not break things down so that they were easy to understand. He was so unapproachable that no one raised their hand in class. Taught myself.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2022
Would take again

Great Professor! Hard class, but if you keep up with it, definitely manageable. Prof. Wuertzer always great at answering questions especially during office hours. He also had office hours in lab room, which was great for prepping for lab tests.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Feb 11, 2022
Would take again

Great Professor. Class is straight forward. Just know the PowerPoints for exams. Professor Wuertzer was chill and fun all semester. Hope he teaches BIO 145 soon.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO144
Grade: A
May 23, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer was amazing!! He clearly laid out the information during lectures, spent a little time on everything he covered so you could underatand it better, also would let you ask questions if you needed to during lecture. Labs were laid put awesome this semester as well. Also has office hours if you need them. Great guy and teaches well!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
May 25, 2022
Would take again

Mr. Wuertzer is a great teacher. I enjoyed his class and would recommend that you take Bio 144 with him. It is a difficult course but Wuertzer is very helpful and explains things very well. He is also funny and I enjoyed his lectures. Labs were fun.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: B-
Jun 1, 2022
Would take again

You must study to pass this course. When the information sheet tells you to study 25 hours a week, study 25 hours a week. Dr. Wuertzer is caring and will help you if you need it. He also will answer any question you might have.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Wuetz definitely is strict on deadlines, but besides that he's a pretty easy-going guy. The powerpoints have all the information you'll need to get an A on every test. The material can be pretty overwhelming for someone who has never taken a class like this before, but Wuertz is always happy to answer any questions.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
BIO144
Grade: B-
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Easy going professor. If you want a A+ very achievable if you go to lecture if not you can still pass. Lab quizzes were a breeze compared to other professor strictness with spelling. Homework assignments are minimal. Great experience

Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: B-
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

Very fair professor. As long as you study you will do fine in lab. Lecture exams are hard because there is so much info you need to know but overall, the class is very doable. Professor W. is a good professor. He explains things well for all the information you need to know.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2023

Overall a good professor. Cares about students, very generous with bonus points. I found it hard to focus in class. Slides are full of information which is good for studying, but in class, he reads them word-for-word with little elaboration which is personally not how I learn best. He is a nice person though. Exams and HW amount are also fair.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Jul 21, 2023
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer was amazing! I really enjoyed him as professor and learned alot from him. The lecture and Lab videos he provides are really helpful. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
BIO144
Grade: C
Jan 7, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Wuertzer is amazing, and very understanding. Just make sure you study and do the homework

Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 17, 2024

This course was very challenging. Having a professor who was careless and wasn't supportive made it even more challenging. Professor Charles Wuertzer was NOT welcoming when I came to office hours. I felt discouraged and defeated and that's not a good feeling If I can't come to my professor for assistance who else am I suppose to reach out for help?

5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: A
May 18, 2024
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer is amazing! Grades super fast often same day as test. He is a very nice and caring professor and was very helpful at the NSEC. He has excellent Lab videos. I think he is the only professor that have videos of him giving tour of models. Highly recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO144BIO145
Grade: A-
May 18, 2024
Would take again

I had Mr. Wuertzer for both BIO 144 and BIO 145 and he was great for both courses. His lectures are clear gives the information very straight forward manner. He is fun in class and in lab. Every Lecture Exam has bonus credit assignments and he "spots" you a question on each lab quiz. I wish I could take him for Microbiology.

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Respected
5.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: A
May 22, 2024
Would take again

Doctor Wuertzer was great. I had a fun time in lab and he provided so many online study tools and videos that although difficult course I was able to succeed. He also gives a lot of great study tips and ways to remember material. I realey enjoyed the class.

Hilarious
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO145
Grade: A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer is extremely caring and knowledgeable. He explains concepts well and his lecture videos and PowerPoints are very in depth. He would walk around during lab to everyone and answer any questions. He's also very laid back and has a great sense of humor! Study well and watch his videos and you'll be sure to pass.

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Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

I took Professor Wuertzer for both BIO 144 and BIO 145. He is very caring and understanding. Offers multiple extra credit opportunities.

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Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: D+
Jun 2, 2024

i would never take this class again with him. he was not very helpful and there was no extra credit. in our lectures he would just read the power points slide from slide his lecture exams were very hard and never really went with the study guides that you have to fill out on your own with no help from him. he is not a good professor to learn from

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Jun 5, 2024
Would take again

A great Professor for a tough class. Prof Wuertzer was excellent at explaining material. Bonus credit assignments available for every exam and bonus point on every lab Practicum. I went to office hours a few times and he is very caring and gave excellent studying tips. I would highly recommend him for Bio 144. Hopefully he will be teaching Bio 145.

Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2024
Would take again

Probably one of the best classes I've ever taken. Not only are the in-person lectures detailed, but archived on Brightspace for later use if you want to slow things down and go at your own pace. Graded assignments were crafted intentionally to simultaneously create study material for exams. I'm very sad he's not teaching BIO 145!

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Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A+
Aug 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer did an amazing job of making a difficult course more manageable. He is very well organized and his expectations are clear. I learned so much in his class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 11, 2024

- unhelpful - doesn't help you understand his teaching - he teaches as though he's there for the money n not student success - test, and lab practicums back to back - gives too much information to study in little time Please don't take him u will be disappointed and retaking the course

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2024
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer was a great teacher for Bio 144. He definitely knows his stuff. He provided numerous practice materials, some for bonus credit. He had all lectures available as recorded lectures. He was great at answering questions. Bio 144 is a difficult class, but Prof Wuertzer made it doable.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Oct 26, 2024
Would take again

Prof Weurtzer was truly caring for all of his students. He gave extra review in lab and was willing to answer any questions. His tests were multiple choice and fairly straightforward. He even gave us extra credit for showing up to lecture on the last day before spring break!

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Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: D
Dec 2, 2024

Charles Wuertzer was not a great teacher for bio 144. Every class is a lecture that he just read through very fast and expects you to know it immediately. There is a test almost every week. He is very smart with you if you ask questions and makes you feed dumb. He is not a caring teacher at all. It's s like he wants you to fail.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer was an amazing Professor. He is very knowledgeable and great at answering question even on topics covered in class. He is very kind and understanding. Dr. Wuertzer provides videos for all lectures and his own Lab Practicum review videos. I highly recommend taking him for Bio 144.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer is the best professor I have had at MCC. PowerPoints are clear and contain all the info you need for exams. Every test and lab practicum had bonus points. He was always super friendly and approachable. Lab pract videos are key to ace lab pract exams. He also had practice lab practicums. Lecture exams were straight forward.

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Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed and learned so much from this course. Mr. Wuertzer was a great teacher. He is super smart and also very kind. I had some issues and Mr. Wuertzer was very understanding and helpful. I recommend taking Bio 144 with Wuertzer.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Great class. The material is well organized and you know what's expected of you from day 1. The course does require a lot of study time and the exams are hard so know the material. The professor is kind and cares about your and will work with you if you need help. Overall loved the course!

Clear grading criteria
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BIO144BIO145
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2025
Would take again

I had Prof. Wuertzer for both BIO 144 and 145 and he was amazing for both. These are difficult courses, but Prof. Wuertzer provides a lot of review for bonus credit on exams. He also had great review sessions in class to prepare for exams. He was always very kind and helpful. I highly recommend him for A&P.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

I LOVED Professor Wuertzer. He's the best a&p professor you could have at MCC. He's so kind, understanding, organized, and returns grades really fast. Attendance for lectures aren't mandatory, also has lectures posted online. Literally the best professor ever !!

EXTRA CREDIT
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Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO145
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 23, 2025

This course is difficult of course because of the material but the support from a professor is needed. He doesnt like being asked questions at times and it is basically like teaching yourself the material. Study guide does not even help at all and neither does he when you try to ask questions. good luck.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO144
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer was a great for BIO 144 and beyond. He is very caring and always very helpful. I learned so much in BIO 144 and although not having him for Bio145 I have gone to NSEC when he is there. His explanations are very clear and I believe I learn the material better from him than my actual BIO 145 professor. I highly recommend him.

Caring
Respected
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1.0
5.0
BIO145
Grade: D
May 21, 2025

This professor is not approachable when it comes to asking questions or seeking clarification. I didn't feel supported during the course, and it was discouraging to engage in class. The exams were significantly more difficult than expected. Be prepared to teach yourself a lot of the material.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BIO145
Grade: A
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Professor Wuertzer was amazing for BIO 145. He was always very helpful. Extra credit on all Lecture and Lab exams. A difficult course but Professor Wuertzer made it fun. He was very funny during lab. Definitely recommend him as a professor.

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Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO145
Grade: B
May 23, 2025
Would take again

He's a great professor, he provides extra credit opportunities throughout the semester, but they are time consuming

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: C-
May 29, 2025

There's no room for laziness in BIO 144!! Prof was solid, just super difficult in regards for help with assignments. Exams are truly difficult so be prepared to study everyday for the one-two exams a week till the semester is over!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO145
Grade: B+
May 29, 2025
Would take again

I learned so much! Dr. Wuertzer was amazing. Extra credit assignments on Lecture Exams.

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Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO202
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wuertzer was a great professor for Micro. Hybrid class with lecture delivered through recorded lectures. Fun labs and Dr. Wuertzer sent out weekly encouraging announcements that helped with the Summer pace. The main challenge with the course was keeping up with fast summer schedule. Just the right amount of assignments and useful study guides.

Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO202
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2025
Would take again

Took BIO202 as a 5 week summer course. Prof Wuertzer did a great job getting through the material in such a short time. The class website can be hard to navigate but the lectures are pretty well structured. Also lab was super fun and interesting

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO144BIO145
Grade: B-
Aug 29, 2025
Would take again

I had him for 144 & 145. This course is HARD, you absolutely need to prepare & take the time to understand. Just showing up to class isn't enough. Ppl have negative things to say about A&P professors, but it's because it's a hard class that REQUIRES personal time to understand. He was great in providing material to help us understand and study with

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5.0
5.0
BIO144
Grade: B+
Sep 29, 2025
Would take again

I liked Professor Wuertzer. The class itself is hard but he gives blackboard lectures along with his in class lectures to help cover material. He tells you in the beginning that it's a very time consuming class you will be studying A LOT. He's a very fair grader. Make sure to ask him questions if you're unsure about something !

5.0
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BIO144
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2025
Would take again

I really liked his class. He assigned the necessary material and isn't afraid to answer all your questions. He assigns enough for you to understand but so much so where your just catching up on assignments. I took his class twice a week including my lab within those two days and I was fine .Good Luck!

Amazing lectures
Respected
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4.0
4.0
BIO144
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2025
Would take again

Lectures are recorded and put onto Brightspace with corresponding assignments. Deadlines are fair, grading is good although exams are tough. This class is HARD regardless of your professor, so be prepared to study the recommended time and then some. He comes off unapproachable, but that subsides as the semester progresses. Put in the work!

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