Chris kicks ass!

Knows his stuff! Passionate about subject. Wants students to do well.

Great teacher, do your stuff you will do well, accent cracks you up

hard tests, nice, gotta study all the time unless your just really talented

A very hard class but he gives good notes and wants people to do well.

VERY nice teacher, however, you better study if you want to do well, tests aren't easy, if you go to office hours he will help you.

hard class, but a great teacher, very caring about his students, gives us good notes

Very hard class, requires lots of studying. Reading the book helps a lot, b/c sometimes he is confusing

Great teacher. Go to his office hours and he will be much more willing to help -- take advantage of this. He tells really funny stories and although the subject isnt all that thrilling, class is fun.

HE IS HOT!!! tests on the note...however, LONG lecture~~~but still HOT!!!

great teacher and tells funny stories during class. tests are very straightforward from notes/book figures. very interesting class, i love it

HOT!!!!! HOT!!!!!!!!!!!! HOT! who cares what he says in the class. Take the class just to look at him. i dont even know what the class is about, but its worth it.

The information he taught was detailed-but it had to be. He made this class enjoyable and not so boring and he really tried to get the class to participate. His test were very fair, only the stuff he taught was on the exams. Great class overall

He is a great and helpful professor. The tests are straight forward. As long as you know the notes well, you will do great.

Tests are hard, but from the notes. Dr. Lantz is so nice and so willing to help, and he really wants students to understand the material.

took plant bio? class in 98/99. I took great notes- basically everything he said word for word, didn't even need to open book. He tested on everything/randomly. Great. But you'll need to know every single microscopic detail!

Great class, great prof...he is one *hot* tamale!

Dr. Lantz was an awesome teacher. He explained things really well and very thoroughly. It is a lot of information but he does not make you learn things that are not nescessary. It is a very hard class but he does a good job at breaking it down. Best Bio professor that I have had yet

Lantz is certainly not the most animated professor. He presents clearly and breaks down what you need to know. REALLY good notes and PAY ATTENTION to details.Usually very busy during office hours and hard to get to w/o appt. Tough class but do-able. He has difficultly hearing so speak clearly.

Comes across as cold and condescending. Has a bad reputation on campus and in the department...seems to click better with girls. Most guys don't like him much. Tough class with tons of material. Expects you to study every detail that he covers in lecture. Multiple choice questions are picky.

Really interesting class, DEF take the lab to make it worthwhile. Tells funny stories, must study a lot though to do well on tests. Def recommend this class

Dr. Lantz is the best instructor in the biology department! He is knowledgable and his class is extremely rewarding-- you learn A LOT!! Very super cool once you get to know him. Mast Cells and Basophils rule while B1 cells are slightly "special"

Fabulous professor. You have to work hard in his class but it is worth your while. No stupid busy work. His lectures are top-notch, tells you everything you need to know. Extremely nice guy who is absolutely, inspiringly, brilliant.

I'm tired of whining and complaining about how hard Dr. Lantz is. He actually requires that you know the material, so what!? I got an A in two classes with him, so can you.Ignore the hype and take his classes if need be.

Lectures are clear-never went to office hours. The key to Lantz's classes is figuring out how he structures his tests. He's consistent in how he makes them, listen to what he says in class will be on the test, and know it. About 6-10 points of the tests are super specific and require notes memorization, which is what I did.

Great professor who gives exciting lectures. This class will challenge you but he is very fair when it comes to exams. I highly recommend this class to everyone.

Good professor who makes his test fairly easy. Nothing on the test is really a chalange because almost all of it come right from his notes. Pretty good professor who knows what he is talking about

Great professor. Hard but fair. Shows lots of films.Very willing to help with material during office hours.

Great class! Dr. Lantz was very helpful during office hours. See him! It makes his tests much easier.

he's a nice guy but not very clear on what he wants as far as lab write-ups go. He'll deduct points too if you don't "predict" what he wants, he's helpful and wants you to come to office hours though!

I don't know what people were talking about, one of the most entertaining, easy classes in the biology department. A bio class with a class average at a 'B'... Anyways, Dr. L knows his stuff and does a pretty good job at relaying the info to students and has great resources (books and movies). All pre-med peps need to take this class

Awesome class....lots of material to memorize but none of it is all that conceptually difficult. Takes attendance. Has fun in class assignments. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone. Easy A if you really study for the tests

I do not really understand the negative comments by others towards Lantz. Dr. Lantz's immuno class was one of the most interesting and well taught classes i took at jmu. He changed his class to benefit his students. Also, there is no busy work like most bio classes. TAKE HIM!! dont listen to the other comments..class average of 80 on every exam!!

Very interesting class, well taught. Periodic quizzes given helps you to keep up with the material, and really helps your over all grade. Tests/quizzes right from the notes. One of the most interesting bio classes I took at JMU.

This class is tough for gsci 104. Take another one. Quizzes are difficult. BORINGGGGG

Lantz is really sweet. Medical parasitology is an interesting subject and tests WERE NOT hard. This is a group based learning class which was sweet, and we watched a lot of videos! TAKE HIM!

Class is easy. There are tons of quizzes, which require straight memorization, and tests which are even easier than the quizzes. Class time goes by so fast because of all the videos you watch!

Most interesting + useful class I've taken at JMU! Lantz is very organized, clear, helpful, and tells you what you need to know for tests. Tests are not hard if you study lecture and take notes from book. A must take if you're pre-vet or pre-med!

Literally the best teacher I've ever had at JMU. Super interesting and makes the material fun to learn. Quizzes are kind of difficult but the tests are super straight forward and fair. TAKE THIS CLASS!

Literally the best class/teacher I've had at JMU in all of my four years. This silver fox is funny, fair, and smart. Such an interesting class and Dr. Lantz makes it easy to understand and fun!

The class was difficult at first until I began to focus less on the book material and more on the lecture slides presented in class. Dr. Lantz is a funny guy who can be a little intimidating at first but is really nice once you get to know him! I highly recommend this class.

Immunology is a pretty tough course. There are pathways and molecules to memorize but if you give yourself a couple days to do it, you can pass. This guy teaches it about as clear cut as it can be, and with some good humor. He provided review sessions before tests when office hours were crowded which were GREAT.

He's a great professor and he is very helpfulapproachable when you ask him questions. Great class and very interesting.

Lantz is clear about his expectations and the subject matter is interesting. He is a very approachable and makes class interesting. This is a challenging course so only take it if you are interested in parasitology.

Immunology is difficult but if you attend class Lantz spoon feeds you all the information. This is a challenging subject to tackle but Lantz presents it in a clear, concise way and makes the class interesting.

If you read the sections and come to class prepared, you'll have no trouble with this class. Not nearly as difficult as Immunology... 25% of your grade is group tests. Don't get tripped up on the details and you'll go far!

This class is an easy C, a pretty easy B but a hard A. 25% of your grade is dependent on the weekly quizzes so if you don't prepare adequately it'll be hard to get that A. He does expect you to know some pretty specific details but the course is arranged in a such a way that the reading is never overwhelming and everything you learn is interesting.

Very cool and laid back professor. Readings aren't bad (only 3-5 pages per parasite). Weekly schedules IRATs (individual quizzes) are very tough and require thoroughly readingreviewing, but these are balanced out by equally weighted TRATs taken after the individual quizzes as a group. Tests are difficult, but fair. Very approachable and helpful.

The class is interesting, but the textbook is a little outdated and adds unnecessary fluff to specific areas of focus, making the determination of essential information convoluted. The quizzes are exceptionally specific, which freaks you out psychologically for upcoming tests. Tests are practically all hand-written. You don't know it; you're screwe

Lantz is by far my favorite professor I've had at JMU. Immunology is only a tough course if you don't put forth the effort to study. he's very good at lecturing and very good at sparking your critical thinking skills if you go talk to him in office hours. TAKE THIS CLASS YOU WONT REGRET IT

He knows his stuff and makes material easy to follow and entertaining. As a bio elective, parasitology is challenging but very interesting. Dr. Lantz is the kind of professor who enjoys joking around with you

Lantz is the man. He's funny and cares about his students. He will always be honest when he doesn't know an answer to a question brought up in lecture. His lectures are very boring, just reading off of a powerpoint, but the tests aren't too bad. Multiple choice/matching with a few short answer. Would take again.

Lantz is AWESOME, the class is so interesting. He adds in great videos and links during class. Most classes you take group quizzes but the small amount of lectures are bearable. He is super passionate about what he is teaching and you can tell. I really enjoyed the class-it is alot of reading the textbook but if you do that then it is an easy A.

Lantz is awesome. This class isn't necessarily hard, but you just have to put in the effort for it. It's very interesting material though so the effort isn't painful. The tests are short answer and fill in mostly but if you study adequately you will be fine. He makes the class fun and you are put in teams which helps a lot. I really enjoyed him.

Dr Lantz is a cool guy and funny. This class is interesting and I liked the material. However, I would not go as far to say that this class "is an easy A" like he says. I struggled a bit in the beginning of this class. There's alot of information you need to know for RAs and tests. If you miss more than one class he takes 10pts off your next test.

Optional in-person lectures. Posts all recorded lectures online. 6 non-cumulative tests, 1 cumulative final. Haven't taken them all yet, but the five tests I have taken so far have been pretty tough. Can't revisit answered questions on the online tests for seemingly no reason. Professor himself has a serious demeanor, but he's actually pretty cool.

Dr. Lantz is great, but this is the hardest class I've ever taken. His powerpoints are super long and filled with so much content. He'll ask you anything that's on the powerpoints. Exams are awful. If you're thinking about taking this class for fun or because it's recommended, don't do it unless you're really good at memorizing. study from day 1!

Dr. Lantz is a really good teacher. He talks pretty fast (a chapter a class). Also, his lectures are packed with information. Get ready to study new terms it's like a new language. Tests are HARD- fill in the blank no word bank, free response, matching, and multiple choice. But dr Lantz is so knowledgeable and happy to help GO TO OFFICE HOURS!

Dr. Lantz is a pretty good professor. 343 is one of the hardest classes I've ever taken, but it is interesting. The only grades for this class is tests and quizzes. He makes these to prepare students for med school, so they seem almost impossible. I wouldn't recommend taking this class if you are already in other hard classes (like orgo, biochem)

Dr. Lantz is a great professor, but this class is likely one of the hardest biology courses you will take at JMU. Get ready to study practically daily and DO NOT take this course with a 'heavy semester'. He is willing to help you if you go to his office hours and you also get some extra points for going to the lectures.

This was one of the most difficult classes I've taken at JMU, but it was so worth it. Dr. Lantz is a great professor and wants his students to succeed. He will help you! The material was interesting too. Grades were based off of tests and quizzes only. Textbook reading was not necessary. If you spend the time studying, it is possible to do well.

Someone must have hurt this man because he made his class incredibly hard. That being said, it is one of the most interesting classes I've taken and if you needed the help, he would be there to provide it. Tests are 100% based on lecture and the class requires constant studying. He's intimidating in class but pretty nice in my opinion.

participate in class, are present(physically and mentally) every class you will do well. START looking at the material earlier. study for the quizzes like exams! Do study groups to talk concepts out. **really understand the first few chapters REALLY REALLY well! The first few chapters are the foundation and the rest of the course!!

I LOVE Dr. Lantz. His class is very challenging and he seems a little intimidating at first, but he is one of my favorite professors at JMU. I truly learned a lot from him and wish he taught for classes so I could take him again!

Dr. Lantz is extremely professional and knows how to prepare a class that most students will be generally successful in. Medical parasitology overall is a lot of memorization. You are required to know two chapters of new material inside and out for almost every class. The class is also team-based which is a toss-up. It's not impossible though!

Very difficult class but interesting. You have to attend every lecture. Exams are based on lectures and to do well you basically have to memorize the slides. Exams get easier as the course progresses, but if you do badly on the first couple it's hard to bring your grade up. Recommend if you're willing to put in the work. Dr. Lantz is scary but nice

immunology is a really tedious but awesome class. Lantz is nutty, but very effective at teaching. no textbook necessary if you take good notes in class. 3 exams, a final, and a few quizzes; he is willing to curve anything where the average was low. very classic lecture setup, no extra outside assignments - go to class, study your ass off, take exam

This was the best class I have taken and Dr. Lantz is awesome! There are 3 exams and a final plus pretty much weekly quizzes that cover the readings for class. You work with a team throughout the semester, but there really isn't a lot of team work beyond the team quizzes. Lectures can be a bit dry, but the content is super interesting!

Great professor, very personable and kind. Clearly cares about students and the subjects he's teaching. Medical Parasitology is incredibly interesting, just be prepared to do a lot of reading and being responsible for your own learning as you need to come to class prepared as he gives quizzes before giving summaries in lecture. Recommend highly!

Dr lantz is great but the class is really hard, definitely a lot of memorization and studying required

Dr. Lanz is a really nice professor, and he explains topics very well. I will say that if you're a biology student that has not taken immunology classes or anatomy, you will have to work harder understanding the pathology behind different infections.

This class was pretty difficult because he expects you know come to class prepared and be ready to be called on. Its more group based learning and the downside to that is that you have to rate one of your members badly. His lectures are great and he explains everything pretty well. His office hours are really helpful.

I really enjoy taking this class and felt like I learned a lot. There's 4 exams and 4 quizzes throughout the semester and a final. Everything on the slides are up for game on exams/quizzes. He wants your to succeed, but you have to put in the effort. Overall, one of my favorite classes at JMU.

Dr. Lantz is a really good professor. This class is HARD though, so if you are looking for an easy bio elective, this is not it. Grades are based only on tests and quizzes, not sure how hard the final will be since I haven't taken it yet, but the exams/quizzes require extensive studying to do well.

Parasitology is probably the most interesting class I have taken at JMU. Exams and quizzes are somewhat difficult but are a direct reflection of your reading comprehension. Only take this class if you are willing to read and annotate dozens of papers. Dr. Lantz isn't the greatest lecturer but the lectures are a very small percent of exams.

Professor Lantz's BIO343 class is challenging but rewarding. Attending lectures and actively engaging with the material is crucial. While textbooks aren't required, study tools like Unstuck ai can be very helpful for exam prep. Put in the effort, and you'll learn a lot in this class.

Dr. Lantz is amazing!! His lectures give you everything you need to succeed, I didn't buy the textbook and I have still aced every exam so far (no hw just exams & quizzes). He provides extra notes during class that aren't posted on canvas, so try not to miss class bc it will be on exams. There is a LOT of content for immunology so don't get behind

Dr. Lantz is one of the best professors at JMU. He really wants you to do well, and though the class work is dauting, he's usually there and available to help! You will need to do some reading and being caught up is crucial, as the coursework is a lot. It's a super interesting (and challenging) subject and Dr. Lantz is very passionate about it!

Dr. Lantz is leaving this year so this is a little pointless, but I've loved parasitology! I really wish I could take it again :) This class was hard, but it was also extremely rewarding. Dr. Lantz is an absolute character in the best way and I hope he has fun in retirement.

I really liked this class, even though it was extremely hard. Grades are based only on quizzes and exams, but does throw in some extra points for attendance. Everything is in the powerpoints which he goes over in class (I never even read the textbook). He can be a little intimidating at times, but you can tell he's really passionate!!