this is the funniest man ever. I hate science but I love his class.

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Craig Martin is great! How could you not like the guy?!

The best teacher i have ever had in a large classroom setting! Not only is he funny, and keeps the boring subject of Biology interesting, he is tough and will make you earn your grade. Excellent teacher and if you need to take BIO 100, take his class!

He goes out of his way to have two student help sessions per week, and handles the huge class very well. He doesn't lie--he tests on what he lectures on, and you have to study. But I think he's one of the best professors at KU!

Mr. Martin is an awsome teacher. He can relate to a college student eventhough he is from a different generation. His daily demos are a great way to break up lectures. Maybe if people show up to class and pay attention they would get a better grade.

I had Dr. Martin for the plant half of "Physiology of Organisms." His lectures were not just informative but entertaining. His exams were really tough, but he curved them to a 75% avg. He is the reason why I chose to be a Biology teacher myself.

Martin's a funny guy. He'll get you with his tests if you don't study. If you give his a real shot and study, you'll do great.

Dr. Martin is one of the best teachers I've ever had in my life.

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He is a great guy and will help anyone if they need it, but his lectures are all over the place and hard to follow. His tests are awful, and he spends way too much time on plants....

His class is always entertaining, even when he covers material that isn't that interesting. His pre-class music gets odd at times, but that's his deal. As long as one studies for his tests, things should be OK. Yes they are hard, but he says everything that needs to be known in class.

I really enjoyed his lectures. He made the most boring topics halfway entertaining and interesting. Everyone says the tests are hard. They are a little tricky, but if you take decent notes and study a little, you'll do fine. Thumbs up for Dr. Martin!

Professor Martin is awesome. He makes boring lectures hilarious with his wicked sense of humor. The tests are sort of tough, but definitely not as bad as other people make them seem. The music he plays before class was usually amazing too like The Butthole Surfers and Machine Head.

I loved Martin! I thought that his teaching style was a little abstract but he is really funny and makes Bio fun! He adds sexual comments here and there to keep you on your feet!

I got 100% on every test. You'd have to be retarded not to. He's not that hard a teacher, and it's not that hard a subject if you've had high school biology. He's a great professor that makes class fun. It's college, not a place where you just get handed A's.

Easy A. If you struggle in any 100 level class your just stupid.

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He plays horrible screamo/heavy metal music at the beginning of every class, and tries to pretend like he actually listens to it outside of class, but if you can get past that it's not too bad. He tries hard to be funny and sometimes he actually is. If you like science or if you just do the work it's not hard at all.

He is not as bad as everyone says. The class averages on the other semester's bio tests are pretty much the same. He is fun and interesting, unlike the other teacher and is easy to understand. Even though his tests are tricky, if you take good notes and study a couple days before, you'll have a B no problem.

hard class, but extremely entertaining, really good teacher

Do not take his upper level plant bio class

whoever said he only pretends to listen to his metal music is wrong...my boyfriend sees him at deathmetal concers all the time! He's a great professor, class is based on plants and animals so it usually is as intersting as possible

Very good professor... hilarious. He's into weird death metal stuff, but he also likes reggae! Just make sure to go to class if you plan to do well on the exams!

very funny dude, good teacher, hard tests, going to class is key

I loved Craig Martin! he made biology really interesting to learn. You have to go to lectures though. The tests are based only on lecture notes, but he gives you take home quizs everyweek to boost your grade. Every day before class begins, he'll play a song that relates to the lecture that day. Hes awesome!!

GOOD teacher. GO TO CLASS!

He was an amazing professor, I loved going to his class! He made biology much more interesting by relating it to current events and by doing at least one demonstration each day. Go to class and the exams are easy.

He's awesome, fun, cute, and interesting. He's helpful and makes open book quizes to take home. You learn and have fun in his class!

Best teacher ever. The fact that he listen to awesome black and death metal makes him even better. these kids need to be exposed to the best music on earth

Very enjoyable class to attend. You pretty much have to be an idiot to fail the tests. He has so many help sessions and he pretty much gives you the answers to the test by posting old test questions online. He also uses the same quiz questions in the test. He is very nice, and got me so interested in biology that he made me switch my major to ecolo

Great guy and VERY entertaining. You don't want to miss a class because he is SO funny to listen to. The tests are pretty hard, but you have to be able to actually understand how things work, you can't be superficial. I LOVE THIS MAN

FUNNIEST TEACHER I HAVE HAD!!!

he is really funny, and really keeps you entertained throughout lecture. The bad news is you kind of have to go to class because test are over the lectures, however if you miss some he always has help sessions twice a week. He's awesome!

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He makes the material come alive in class, and he truely wants to make sure that everyone understands. He even holds to HELP! sessions per week for people who are having trouble, and will have an extra one on a Sunday if enough people need it. His class is hard, but so is everything that is worth learning!

Great professor, he made science interesting and classes fun. Some think this tests are too hard, he does make them tricky, but as long as you take your time and study the material, you should have no excuse for doing poorly.

Craig is so fun! he makes me laugh all the time in class..which is very important to attend..you will not get a good grade if you do not attend class and try to use the book..HE NEVER USES THE BOOK..holds helps sessions twice a week i highly recommmend them whether your struggling or not

Mr. Martin is a really good teacher, and makes class interesting. His daily tunes are mostly good and his daily demos are pretty cool for the most part...He has help sessions all the time and schedules extra ones at student requests. His tests are somewhat hard, and worded quite ambiguously...this class is only as hard as you make it.

Great class, learned alot. Tests can be hard, but with some studying you can do fine.

Class material and quizzes are easy enough, but the tests can be hard if you don't study. He is a really nice and funny guy though.

He is soo funny and really knows what he's talking about. It's very easy to learn material if you attend lecture (highly recommended) but his tests are very very difficult. He has such great interest in all of the material that it makes it really easy to learn it yourself! A lot of studying needed.

One of the most entertaining classes. You must attend lecture to be able to answer quiz questions. Tests are difficult but the only quiz questions make them easier. He's very funny and it's a very entertaining lecture compared to other classes.

Really good at making the subject and lectures interesting!

Awesome professor. Makes the lectures interesting, unlike some big classes where it's hard to stay awake. Tests come almost exclusively from the lectures, I never used the book.

Craig is an excellent professor, has great sense of humor, and is extremely helpful. Class was actually fun, which is unusual for big lectures. I would recommend taking his class, given the opportunity.

He will definitely keep you awake. I love his sudden burts of energy. His tests are moderate. As long as you go to class and do the quizzes and practice quizzes you should be fine. I would recommend him over the others.

He makes every lecture really exciting. This man loves this subject and you can tell i wish i could have him again for another class

He's so funny and a good professor because he teaches well and still makes you WANT to come to class :)

LOVE HIM!!!

Best science class I've ever had.

I absolutely loved this class! He only taught for about a quarter, though; he had a stroke. Everyone was super bummed when we got our long-term sub. He was enthusiastic and humerus. He made the class fun and was always willing to answer questions. ILU CRAIG MARTIN.

Woe that Craig Martin is teaching no longer. He was, by far, one of the most interesting professors I've ever studied under. I encourage any future Jayhawk to take this class, just hearing his lectures gives reason to go to class every lesson. God Bless Craig Martin!!!

Awesome teacher. Lectures alone are interesting enough to make you go to class. Added with his love for the subject made it worth while. Tests were a bit difficult but he was very helpful in explaining anything you needed to go over. I wish he could have finished the semester. GO CRAIG MARTIN! and dont worry "ill be back" he told me. Take his class

Dr. Martin is a wonderful teacher. His lectures are more like a performance than just somebody getting up and blabbing on and on. He will keep you interested in Biology. Make sure you study for the tests...they are HARD!!

my favorite teacher EVER!!!! martin is AWESOME. he is seriously one of the funniest guys ever. he makes biology fun, and keeps you entertained. everything he says---write it down! his tests are sort of tricky, but if you take good notes and memorize everything you wrote down you'll be fine. he also has study session before the tests so go to those!

awesome teacher hope he comes back

REALLY FUNNY AND REALLY NICE! what a cute old man!! write down everything he says in class and you'll be fine on the exams!

I HATE science but I LOVED his class!!!! His tests are kind of hard, even though I felt like I learned a lot in the class. I always looked forward to his class. He's funny and entertaining.It's hard to keep 1000 people's attention but he does it with ease. If you have to take a natural science w/ lab,take this one!but he only teaches it in the fall

He is great. He is my top role model for approaching life.

very good teacher. Kept things interesting.

makes the class really fun and makes you want to go to class

he's really funny! i've even had a friend from another school to sit in class with me just so he could see what it was like!

Really funny. His test are extremely hard though. Never have a left one of his tests feeling good about it even after 5+ hours of studying.

I only took this class because I had to and figured I wouldn't understand one bit of it but Craig really teaches it well. He actually makes you want to class, everytime I go I learn something new and fascinating. He always explains things so you are able to understand them and brings demos to class to show you what he means.

I really enjoyed him. Very funny,entertaining and random. Going to class is important you are tested over lecture notes so take good notes.

Professor Martin is one of my top 2 favorite teachers since I've been at KU. He has a passion for what he teaches and makes it so interesting. I actually enjoy attending his lectures. Although his tests are slightly tricky he is a great great great teacher. Would definitely take a class with him again if I could.

Sometimes it feels like he doesn't realize he's teaching a non-majors class. First 2 units were pretty difficult material. Tests are hard if you don't attend class, so go if you don't want to fail. Take good notes and you'll be fine. Very funny and entertaining in-class. Not THAT hard but definitely not an easy-A class.

Professor Martin is one of the best teachers at KU. I was not very interested in biology before taking his class but you can see that he really cares about teaching the class and he puts a lot of thought into his lectures. Even though it's not the easiest class it is worth taking just to have this great professor!

I really enjoyed this class. It's not too hard if you really understand the material, you can't just memorize it the night before. He also has help sessions in which he moves through the material slower. That being said, this teacher is off his rocker.

Professor Martin is very interesting and funny during class, most of the class material is understandable, go to class and he posts previous tests on Blackboard, these are very useful for tests, some of the tests were harder than they needed to be though. Overall it was easy.

He was funny and always kept my attention. It you attend class and keep up on your notes than you will be fine! Even though it is a large class he is concerned about his students success. He always returned my emails

He is hillarious and a wonderful teacher. Go to class and write down everything he says, then put it all on flash cards and memorize it. You'll ace it. (He gives lovely curves usually, but he surprised everyone with no curve on the final, so don't count on it then.) I recommend taking this class.

HILARIOUS man! Lecture was always so interesting and entertaining. However, his tests are impossible. The way he makes them makes it so hard for people to get an A. Take from a different professor if you can...or else you will struggle the entire semester

Very difficult class. if you don't study, expect to fail. if you do study, can can still expect to fail.

The best professor I've ever had! Hilarious and fun..although you could be easily offended. IF you go to all the classes and write down as much as possible you can get an A. Just study the notes rigorously and go to the help sessions. It's just memorization and comprehensibility.

Amusing at first, but that amusement can start to wear off as the class goes on. Ridiculously difficult tests, so be prepared to study. Attendance isn't mandatory, but missing a class period is not recommended since 85% of your grade is based on lectures.

Cool crazy guy but his tests SUCK!!! you never need the book so dont buy it and he does give a cure after every test

He is a hilarious guy and loves teaching this class. His tests are hard, but only if you do not study. He also offers help sessions which are very helpful. If you take good notes and attend all lectures you will do just fine.

Don't read into all these poor reviews. The class can be hard if you don't try hard or don't study the right stuff. Exams are difficult, but his lectures are very fun and enjoyable. Just put in effort and ask questions during help sessions. Don;t buy the book. You do not need it. At all.

This was my absolute favorite teacher at KU. He is extremely entertaining, intelligent and helpful. The tests are difficult, but if you study the notes you won't have any trouble. 90% of the time he curves the tests by 10% anyway. I highly recommend not buying the book. Also, attending his help sessions are worth the time and effort.

This was my absolute favorite teacher at KU. He is extremely entertaining, intelligent and helpful. The tests are difficult, but if you study the notes you won't have any trouble. 90% of the time he curves the tests by 10% anyway. I highly recommend not buying the book. Also, attending his help sessions are worth the time and effort.

Craig was funny and engaging. The tests are more difficult than you would expect. The way he words questions and answers on his tests can trick you but he almost always significantly curves the tests. Attend the help sessions. Always do the quizes he sends out. Don't bother buying a textbook. Just memorize the answers to the text quiz questions.

I have no interest in science whatsoever, but Craig really made the class interesting and engaging. People who give him bad reviews were probably the ones on facebook during the lectures. It is very necessary to write down most things he says during lectures, but as long as you really care, you'll do fine. Go to the help sessions!!!!

Going to class is a MUST. Write down everything the man says. He's funny and interesting. Sit as close as possible, just so you dont get distracted. His tests are very hard, but if you apply yourself and study, you can get an A with the curve!

I really enjoyed this class. It is crucial that you take notes of everything he lectures on and that you don't miss class. Studying previous test questions and your notes before the test will help you be successful.

This class is hard, if you're a non major do NOT take it. If you're a science major, definitely take his class. Every thing you learn in this class WILL make any other science classes easier. Tests are strictly over lecture only, write down EVERYTHING, carefully read test questions and THINK of all possibilities. Super nice guy, super fun class.

Great guy and good teacher, keeps everything entertaining and engaging. Tests are not for the weak. Going over his old exams are as necessary as attending lecture. Always a curve on tests because his classes often struggle with his essay style exams. Go to class and listen to this wise mofo!

If you go to lecture (which is always very entertaining) and go to the help sessions as much as you can, I find it possible to get an A or B. He's a nice guy and knows how to keep a large class interested! The best advice is to write/type the majority of what he says in class and study that hard.

A helpful teacher, provides plenty of help sessions outside of lecture for students. They really do help you. He knows all about the material. However his lecture jumps around on topics, and goes into far too much detail for a non-major class. I study no later than a full week for each test, and got no higher than a 90 on any test with his curve.

One of the best professors at KU. Plays death metal before each lecture. A total badass in his brilliance and the fact that he can keep biology interesting.

Nice and funny guy, but his tests are very difficult. He jumps all over the place with his lecture, and his test questions are very tricky. I wish I would have taken this class in the spring, it would have been way easier.

Craig is a great teacher! GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY. test are based 90% on lecture. On his test he forces you to apply your learning. Its important to understand the concepts fully. As long as you go to class, take good notes, study and understand the material you should be fine. You get out what you put in.

All tests are based upon class lectures, so going to class is a necessity to pass. There are a few questions from the text but the points are insignificant. Take good notes and study a couple hours before the test and its pretty easy. He also curves every test and your final grade, so that helps a ton.

The bottom line is his half of the course is difficult if you aren't interested in plants. But he will adequately prepare you for any plant physiology you will see on the MCAT or other entrance exams. His lectures are entertaining. Make sure you take good notes and figure out the trends he emphasizes. Yes, his tests are challenging, but fair.

A very fun and interesting professor! He is hilarious, which makes his half of the course much easier to bear if you're really not that interested in plants. His tests are very difficult, but you can do well on them by doing all of the practice problems he gives you and taking very good notes. No textbook used, so go to lecture!!

Although many may disagree, this class is not that difficult. If you go to class everyday and take excellent notes, you will pass. Just because a teacher actually questions your knowledge on the topic doesn't make him a horrible teacher. He offers two HELP sessions a week, which are beneficial to those that go.

His lecture is entertaining but he's test are hard.He does curve the test and then the overall class grade so he doesn't want anyone to fail his class.He has Help! session that are helpfully at times.Just go to class and take notes!He doesn't want you to buy a book because of the pricing.He is overall a great guy and easy to come to with questions.

This class was awesome, and I don't know why everyone is complaining it was so hard. Plays metal before each lecture, and gives T-shirts for good answers to challenge questions that say "I kicked professor Martin's Ass". Type notes of EVERY point he makes in class, and read them before tests, and no problem. Generally curves 10+ points per test.

I liked the class. A lot of people complain about it, but he offers HELP Sessions multiple times a week. They are very useful, and I would say improve my test scores 10/15 pts every time, but there are usually less than 20 people there in a class of 500+. If you're willing to work, the class is good. It's entertaining at the very least. I liked it.

Craig is an amazing professor! If you go to lecture and know how to take notes from a lecture, know how to study you will do fine. His tests are hard, but he offers study sessions where he will answer any questions you have 3 or more times a week.

He is an amazing professor.You really learn a lot from his course. Many think it's hard but if you attend the lectures and take good notes and study you will do just fine. Recording the lectures helps a lot also. He is a loud crazy old guy but he loves what he does in the field of Biology and he knows what he is talking about

You need to write every thing he says. Very hard exams. If you want to take the class you need to have a recorder, believe me it will help you a lot.

Craig was a great teacher! People who complain didn't do anything during class (and prolly didn't show up either) To be successful in this class you need to take notes and attend class! If you're struggling, he'll help you understand a concept. Plus he curves about 10 points each test. Take good notes and you'll be fine

Best teacher I've had so far by far! Was scared to take him per other reviews but was happily wrong. You must go to the class to do well at all. It is only verbal lecture notes. If you go to class, take good notes n study the night before you will do great! I also recorded lectures to listen to which helped. You'll learn a lot and have fun!

He's a very unique professor and is very interesting, just takes some getting used to. If you go to class and take good notes you shouldn't get a bad grade. Tests aren't that hard, just pay attention and study your notes.

Took physiology from him once upon a time. Liked the class, but a textbook would have been helpful.

I really enjoyed this class. You must go to class as there is no book used. If you take good notes and go to class you will do well. Recording lectures also was very helpful in studying. He is a really fun and passionate teacher who made biology very interesting and cool. One of the best teachers I've have thus far at KU.

Dr.Martin is entertaining at times. He definitely knows what he is talking about. However, some of the questions on his tests can be tough since they're based on material he may only mention just once. Really, if you want to pass this class, STUDY, GO TO THE HELP SESSIONS, AND GO TO CLASS. It is the ONLY way that you are sure to pass!

if you know how to take good notes, you will do fine in the exam

He's an exceptionally nice guy and he strives to make the material as interesting and as relatable as possible. You definitely need to take notes on everything he says, as literally anything could pop up on the exam. If you take good notes, study, and thoughly understand the material, you'll do fine. If you don't, you'll do poorly.

Funny dude, tests are hard but he curves and give bonus points. Go to class every day and take notes. I recommend a laptop, he talks fast and jumps around a bit. If you can, go to HELP sessions! They are super helpful, especially if you learn better in traditional classrooms. This class is not really that hard, you just have to put effort in.

To be perfectly honest I hated biology, I barely passed in high school & it was required for my major to take Bio100. I was told to avoid this class at all costs. I am so glad I didn't. This class is not easy, you must put in effort. I actually enjoy coming to class everyday. I've learned so much & now enjoy biology. Hands down favorite professor.

nice guy!

Sadly this semester is nearly over!!

I was told that this was the hardest class at KU. After the first test, I almost dropped because I did so horrible. I figured out a study technique and used the resources that he provided, and studied my butt off. Ended up getting an a, didn't mind going to lecture, and actually learned a lot. If you can study, you'll be fine!!!

One of my favorite classes so far. I ended up w/ over 100%- its easy but you HAVE to go to class, listen really well, and take great notes. he loves to pick out very specific things and expect you to remember them. Use all the time he gives on the test and read the questions/answers carefully to get an A. no homework, no textbook, and hes hilarious

I loved biology with Craig Martin. His guidelines for the course were clear. He only tests on the notes you take in class so if you go to class, you will get an A no problem. Also, he made class interesting and strange- which I always loved. I mean, how many old guys do you know that listen to black metal music?

Prof. Martin is a great guy. He's nice and funny and very animated in his teaching of the material. His tests are damn-near impossible, so study hard or fail!

He truly wants you to pass, but make sure you studh every day not last minute. I recommend recording his lectures, it helps so much!

I had Professor Martin a few semesters ago. His class was great - no homework or textbook, just lecture. People criticize him because they didn't show up and study, but his class was a breeze if you did. Very smart and funny.

This class was great - no homework, text book, or busy work. Exams determined the entire grade, so attendance was vital. If you study thoroughly before his exams, you'll do very well. I'm a history and politics major, but I loved Professor Martin's class.

By far the best professor I've had at KU (I'm a senior now). He has so much energy and enthusiasm for someone his age, it's awesome. You can tell he loves teaching and he's very interested in biology. Great intro class because it prepares you for the next couple years of college. Show up to class, pay attention, and study, you'll get an A or B.

Craig Martin is such a character and is one of the most caring and curious professors at KU. This man has seen it all, and has been working with plants for over 50 years I think. He has a different lecturing method, a bit old school, but you won't learn the information he teaches you any where else at ku! Great guy

The greatest prof. at KU undergrad, did research with him for a year and a half, very conceptual. need to understand, not memorize. god bless Dr. Martin. i am now an attending medical Dr.

One of the best instructors I have ever had. The course makes you think, opens your eyes and the stomata jokes are classic.