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Dont need to buy the textbook. She gives you all the notes and presents it very clearly. Study the notes and you'll do fine. Great teacher.
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Her notes are very clear, but you actually have to study them. Makes the subject matter interesting and tries to relate it to what the student experiences. She also had a great sense of humor. If she could teach all of my classes I would go for my doctorate.
Awesome teacher, I agree with the person who said that they would go for their doctorates. I had her twice and both times I got an A in her class (bio and A&P). I am however still going for my doctorates :) Maybe I'll see her again somewhere along the way (at a different school).
AWSOME TEACHER! If you have a chance to get her, you should. She makes everything that is taught very clear. She also lectures very clearly. Take good notes, study the notes and you'll ace this class.
Dr. Martin makes eveything very easy to understand, I suggest after taking notes to look them over in the book too, because it will help make things more clear. This class needs full dedication for all you slackers looking for an easy teacher just to get by. When dr. martin says it's important to keep up with the material she's not joking, Goodluck
Awesome teacher! All the notes I took were on the test and she made class discussions fun and relatable with the course! She's very helpful and understanding! Just study and don't be afraid to ask questions!
Excellent class, Excellent teacher, easy to study for, highly recommended. + she has this whole Mia Hamm soccer mom thing goin on. NICE.
Mrs. Martin is a teacher that is highly recommended. She truly cares for her students and how they do. Makes everything interesting and fairly easy to understand. A+++
excellent teacher
this teacher is a beautiful person she really does care for her students and when you need help she tries her best. i didnot have any questions after her lectures a good idea is to listen to her jokes because in the writting portion of the test you may need them to help you with your answer also read your notes you will them for the quizes
I Luv U!!!
Martin is an awesome teacher. Make sure you take notes, if you do you'll do very well in the class. Also, she passes out review sheets for lecture so that you know what to expect on a test. Overall she is very helpful and explains things very well, due to the fact she's excited about what she's teaching. I highly recommend her!
Very clear lectures but not a blow off class. If you study the notes, you will get a good grade on the lecture tests. Make good use of lab time.
Shes a great professor. If you study the notes you have taken you will do good on her POP Quizzes and the Lecture Exam. If you make great usage of Lab time you will do great on the Lab Exam. Shes always helpful and interested in helping you in any way she can! I would definately reccomend her!
Ms. Martin is the best professor out there. She does everything she possibly can to make sure all her students succeed. Lectures are easy to follow, her tests are based off of what she says. Don't need the book. Ms. Martin is very helpful in lab. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful teacher!!!! I highly reccommend her.
Ms. Martin is by far the coolest and most helpful teacher out there. Lectures are made for all types of learners, I never let questioning anything. Injects humor into the class. She wants ALL of her students to succeed and does lots to help make sure that happens. Very helpful. One of the nicest ladies you will ever meet. Highly recommend her
I have never had a teacher that cares so much for her students as Ms. Martin does. She is such a wonderful lady. Her lectures are always interesting and fun. She does everything possible to make sure that her students succeed. You can always go to her with any questions or concerns. Truely the best professor out there. Ms Martin you ROCK!!!!!!
Dr. Martin is an excellent professor. Her lectures are relevant, interesting, and humorous. Tests are based on the lecture material. She is tough but EXTREMELY fair and ALWAYS willing to help out any student who needs it. She has a real enthusiasm for the material and is a truly gifted teacher. I highly recomment this Professor!!!
AWESOME teacher. Very organized, fun, and explains thing very very well. It's not a class for slacking off in though. Highly recommended.
Before this class I was very frightened about science courses. I wanted 2 avoid them at all costs & I actually lost sleep over the thought of them. I came out w/ a B+ & I love science now. Martin is so down to earth & approachable. She makes it fun. You get study guides & take helpful quizzes. If you study, this class isn't bad at all.
ummm one word don't take it she doesn't care about her students as much as she cares about herself. WARNING DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. she is hardddddddd
GREAT teacher. Very nice, SO helpful, makes everything interesting. Very down to earth. She's so intelligent, and I really enjoy her class.
Shes great!!!!!!!
Wonderful teacher, had her for bio 1000 and 1010, very passionate about what she does. Not a blow off class but if u study her notes, you'll do just fine. Cares about her students getting a good grade in her class, always willing to help & finding new strategies and information to keep us interested. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!!
Class is pretty fast-paced for your average freshman rookie: covers a lot of material quick, especially if you don´t know chemistry. Prof. Martin is always Happy to answer your question and tries to engage the class. Study your notes and handouts. Goes by very fast, last 2 weeks flew by in what seemed like a day.
She is one of the hardest teachers I had. She teaches with a passion though. She explains everything very briefly and helps u understand it well. You need to put a lot of time into studying if you want to get an A or just pass the class.
Professor Martain was one of my favorite professors. You really have to pay attention, take notes, and go to class. Use all the lab time you get. She was an amazing teacher and I would recommend her to everyone. She makes jokes and makes everything personal. She will always be one of my favorite professors.
One of my favorite teachers of all time! Riveting lectures, challenging exams, adorable sense of humor, and a true passion for biology. A+++!!!
An extraordinarily intelligent and professional teacher. Fast-paced lecture is very thorough; alot of information, but easily understood. If you are a serious student, this is perhaps the best teacher you could ever hope for.
absolutly wonderful teacher! although the material itself is challenging, she does her best to make the class passable for all students and is straight forward, what is on her notes is exactly what is on her tests. ive also met people in her class that have taken bio 1000 and nutrition with her, as well as BIOL 2710, she is highly recommended!!!!
Excellent teacher,materials tough but, she'll help if you need it. One of the best teachers ever had. Just make sure shes fed.
explains everything very well. super helpful. fun and funny. you do have to go to class and study. but she makes it fun. and u never forgot some of the things she sayd.
Ms. Martin is a very great teacher. She cares a lot about her students and wants everyone to learn. I received a B+ only because I didn't study that hard for the lectures. You don't really need your textbook because her lecture tests are strictly off her own notes & you'll need to copy them down freehand. Labs are easy if you put in the effort.
I love Professor Martin! I was scared to take this class, but after minutes of sitting in the classroom, I knew she would make it fun and interesting-and she did! The class covers alot of material fast, but she actually cares and wants you to learn.
Professor Matrin is perhaps the best teacher out there! She truely cares about her students.She keeps lectures fun and interesting. I have taken her for bio 1000 and A&P and would totally recommend her.
I took this professor for Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. She rocks! She cares about her students and wants them to do well in her class. She's also really excited about the subject, which I have found to be a common characteristic among all great teachers. Go out of your way to try and take a class with this professor, your won't regret it!
prof. martin is an excellent teacher for this difficult class gives 11 oral t/f pop quizzes(not very hard)lecture exams are based entirely on her lectures and are reasonable if you study best advise is to study your notes throughout each unit and memorize the lab objectives as soon as possible if you do not understand something ask her during lab
Professor Martin is a great teacher. If you write down all her notes and then re-read them after class you will do well on the pop quizzes and tests. Use your lab time wisely because the lab tests are a little harder. I enjoyed her class.
Mrs. Martin is a wonderful teacher!I loved her so much that I am taking her this semester for her 2710 A&P class.She test right off of her notes.I know someone who didn't even pick up the book & she got an A.The only thing one might complain(not me)about is that she doesn't give much if any extra credit.She makes you earn the points.Go Mrs. Martin!
This is not a easy class by any means but I think Darlene does a good job at teaching this subject. You write all of your own notes which seems to be helpful and she give you all the material you will need. All you have to do is study.. alot.
She is the best teacher at Macomb! I have never met someone who didn't do well in her class! You dont really need the book, its a waste of money. What she says in her notes is the test. And she really prepares you for the Lab and Lecture Tests. Just come to class and study your notes and you will get an A. She really wants you to succeed!
Awesome teacher! She really wants you to do go in her class. make sure you show up and dont miss anything. She gives you outlines and notes, and thats whats on the test. her quizzes are on the previous weeks lecture and are really easy and help your grade.
EXCELLENT!!!
This professor is organized and prepared to teach the class but I think she believes she is teaching a classroom of robots.Do not plan on being absent,tardy or having any type of issues with your personal life during the semester.She needs to look at the big picture and realize what being an effective educator truly consists of-qualities she lacks
Organized, helpful, interesting, and fair. She gives out outline questions of what is on the test (which are the exact questions) and if you pay attention and study her notes you will do fantastic! Labs are not to difficult and no written lab reports! all hands on labs!
An extremely organized professor. Very structured class that is easy to understand. She is very knowledgeable and can you when you need it. She offers a lot of work for easy points. If you study the review questions and notes, the exams are very easy.
FAVORITE PROFESSOR EVER! She is VERY passionate about what she does. She is very straight forward and to the point. Very classy and Intelligent..she wants you to learn and understand fully! If you are interested in Biology I highly recommend her! She tells fun stories and relates life to the material. Keeps you intersted! TAKE HER CLASSES!!!!
Mrs. Martin is the best Study hard and take notes you will do great. I ended up with a B- Im planning on taking her again and this time getting an A+ she is sweet Just don't be rude in her class. Highly Recommended!! ;)
By FAR, Dr. Martin is the best professor that I have ever had. She makes the extra effort to help you learn. However, if you are trying to just breeze by her class, don't bother taking it. I highly recommend taking any class she teaches if her class pertains to your field. She has made each successive class easier by going up and beyond. and hotttt
I took Mrs. Martin for anatomy and physiology and loved her!!!! She made the class understandable by explaining concepts thouroughly and enthusiastically. She also sincerely cares about student's success. Everything on the tests was covered in the notes (which we had to write). So if you put the time and effort into this class, you will do well.
AWESOME Instructor!! This woman was made to teach this class. It isn't an easy class, but she makes it fun. If you can type on a laptop, I recommend using it in lecture to type your notes. I am signing up for another class with her next semester.
She is the best teacher I have ever had. She inspired me to make Biology my major and to pursue a career in it. She honestly wants everyone to suceed. Tests are right from the notes, couldn't be more clear. Lab tests are a little harder, but just pay attention and do the labs and you will be fine. Trust me, you will be excited to go to class!
Martin is one of the best biology professors I've ever had. This class is tough but she makes it easier to follow. Didn't really follow the textbook much but it was there incase we wanted something to be clarified another way. Uses both lecture and some pictures to understand discussions which is great!!! Attend class, & study hard! Martins Awesome
Martin is one of the best biology teachers I've ever had! This class is definitely tough, but study hard and attend class. She makes learning the material more fun by also explaining lecture with graphs and pictures. This is by far no blow off class, take it seriously!!!! Martin is awesome!
Awesome Teacher! She really cares about her students and wants to help them succeed.The tests are straight from the notes and she used a ton of diagrams and pictures in class so you can see what she is talking about. If you study hard and go to all the classes and labs you should do alright. I would take her again for Bio.
She is very helpful . Most stressful class ever taken in college. You must be willing to put in an enormous amount of time to get a decent grade.
professor Martin is the Best A&P teacher in MCC. Her teaching is old skool in that you write notes manually but this really helps in remembering stuff. when you write it down chances of it sticking in the brain are way higher. i enjoyed her class.
She is the perfect professor. Strict, but has to be..students these days will take advantage of any professor they can...excuse after excuse to "feel sorry for them" and try to beg for credits. She is tough, but totally and completely fair. If you really want to learn, she is the professor 4 you. If you want to blow it off...don't bother her.
Best Professor I've had in any subject. She is enthusiastic and knows how to correlate the material to real life applications. She makes it easy to be interested in the class. Pay attention in class and study your notes. I got a 4.0 and put around 10-20hrs of studying a week.
An incredible amount of material to learn, in considerable depth in a relatively short space of time. Prof. Martin is excellent at conveying the material & is very fair. Be prepared to do alot of studying & note taking.Do NOT be late for class! If you don't have BIO1000 you may be wasting your time. Good luck, best class I ever took!
She is an awesome professor. Class is not hard if you show up and study a little bit. I would recommend her.
I would recommend her to anyone i know. She Knows exactly whats shes talking about and is helpful in every way possible. The number one thing is to STUDY STUDY STUDYYY, if you don't you will do bad. ((everything comes from the notes so pay attention!))
THIS IS A COURSE THAT NO MATTER WHAT PROFESSOR YOU HAVE YOU MUST STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! SHE MAKES IT ENJOYABLE.SHE IS VERY HELPFUL, ORGANIZED AND KIND. YOU WILL DO GOOD IN HER CLASS.
Mrs. Martin is awesome! She made A&P exciting everyday. She is a sports fan and uses examples of sports injuries or problems to illustrate her point! It is a very hard class no matter what teacher you have, but Mrs. Martin is one of my favorite teachers of all time! Lots of notes, and lots of studying
great & best teacher ever ..I <3 her ..
Amazing teacher! After taking anatomy 3 times she was by far the best at explaining the material. She makes class fun, but beware your hand will hurt from taking notes. The lab book is like the bible and i didn't end up using the textbook since she gives the tests based on her notes. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.
Best teacher at macomb!! anyone taking this class knows how hard it is, and thats why you need a teacher like Mrs. Martin to guide you. She doesn't mess around, gives the best notes and really drills the information into your brain. Take her!!
Prof. Martin was the absolute best teacher I've ever had at macomb. I took her class fall 2011 and it was my second attempt @ A&P. I'll never forget the first day she said 'don't be intimidated by me or this subject. I know more about A&P where you may know more about ie.Cars' she was right she's an expert! Love her!
If I were you, I would stay away from her A and P class because there are no extra credit, lecture exams are extremely hard, many small pop quizzes every other day and she does not drop lowest exam score.
This is my second time taking A&P with her, and everything clicked this time around. She's extremely helpful, and she makes sure you know what you're studying. Tests may be a little hard, but that's a give. Offers extra credit on each exam, and there are pop quizzes here and there. Please please please take her if you're planning on taking A&P!
I would highly recommend Prof Martin, she is a caring & genuine prof. Lectures consist of hand written notes, which for me I actually learned better from. I first took this class at WSU & struggled. I felt I learned WAY more at MCC mainly due to prof Martin & the learning center availb. HIGHLY suggest taking this class by itself, its a lot of work.
Prof. Martin is intimidating but MORE than willing to help! See her ASAP with concerns and she does what she can to get you on track. Her lecture exams follow her notes only. Lab exams are easy if you study your butt off. Do not take this class with any other classes if you are working! She works you hard but I loved her.
Professor Martin is fantastic. She has a scientist's personality: precise with dry sense of humor and high expectations of herself and her students. If you come to class and study hard, you can achieve a good grade in this class. I highly recommend taking her class!
EXCELLENT professor! i recieved a B, and i worked very hard for it! its a hard class but she makes it enjoyable. if you put in the study time you'll do fine! she is clear on what she expects and tests are right from her notes! would retake this class with her for sure!
She is very willing to help you if you are having a hard time. She wants you to succeed. She makes you feel confint Test are off notes from lectures. STUDY and youl dowell. Best professor at Macomb I have had.
Her teaching style is very hard to understand.
She's very nice and her lectures are clear but her exams are exrremely hard !
Super Sweet but you are pretty much on your own when it comes to lab and with lecture, you are more focused on keeping up with writing all her notes that by the time you leave you have no idea what was even discussed in class, leaving you to reteach yourself and study for hours on hours to get a good grade and her tests are not easy!
Before starting the class I was very intimidated by what others have said about A&P. To my surprise, it has been one of the best classes I have taken at MCC! STUDY and utilize time in the learning center, I am so glad they have this available! SUPER HELPFUL! Lecture exams are not hard if you study. Very straightforward from the notes. TAKE HER
although it is not required I recommend having BIO 1000 completed to gain a stronger understanding in this class
Take her. 4 lecture exams that come directly from handwritten notes you take all hour, 4 lab exams, and 10 pop quizzes (really 11 but lowest score gets dropped). No extra credit. It's a lot of material but if you study you will get a good grade. She has a personality too which is always fun, especially in a bio class.
Very overrated. Did not find her to be as helpful as others have posted. I found her lecture notes to be confusing and disorganized. The text book is not much help as I tried to use that as a resource.
She is an awesome teacher. You hardly have to look at the book, just study her notes and your gold! It's a hard class and you need to study a ton, but she makes the hard stuff a little easier. I had NO prior knowledge in this subject b4 her class and I finished with an A. Like I said its hard stuff but you just you have to put in the work.
This class requires a lot of time spent on the material out of the classroom. It contains a lot of information that you must understand in order to apply it to tests, and even for life in general. Came out of it with so much knowledge that I now have under my belt. She is very passionate about the subject, and it shows. Got an A-
BEST PROFESSOR AT MCC PERIOD. Darlene Martin makes A&P a breeze. You will write your hand off in lecture, but her lecture exam only comes from her notes. During lab she is there the entire time to answer any questions you may have. She wants everyone to succeed in her class, and it is very simple. It's all memorization! I didn't study, got a C+
She is entirely professional in her job and sees it as her responsibility to eliminate from consideration those who are not qualified to be in academic programs related to certain positions in the medical field.
This class is extremely difficult no matter who you take it with, but Prof. Martin does take the time to explain things clearly and dosen't treat you like an idiot for asking questions (unlike some profs). Lecture exams come straight from the notes so no need to buy the textbook, but be prepared to study every day if you want an A
I HATED HER! Makes you handwrite all the notes so you don't even have time to process what you're learning. Treats you like an idiot if you dont understand something. If you have trouble with science/grasping concepts right away I would definitely stay away. Im retaking it with Sarkissian and he is AMAZING, he really cares about his students!
This class is a hard class regardless of who you have as a professor. All of my other classes I got straight A's but I only got a c+ in this class. Her notes are all hand written and very fast. I don't comprehend anything during lecture cause it's so fast so I record it and study at home. Very hard class but good teacher
Excellent, I took her winter semester of 2014. She cares about all her students, very funny and makes sure she answers all your questions. Tests are difficult but if you study her notes everyday and not cram I promise that you will get an A. She always gives out stickers if you get an A. may sound childish but its nice to be rewarded. TAKE HER
I LOVE PROFESSOR MARTIN! I actually took A&P with her back in the Fall of 2012. I just decided to post because everyone has been telling me how difficult A&P is. I got an A in her class but be prepared to work SUPER hard and study the charts and models because those are essential to pass! She's hilarious and notes are super clear! TAKE HER!!!!
Mrs. Martin is entertaining, tells stories to keep students interested. She is very clear and concise on what she expects. Do not expect extra credit, she rarely gives it. If she tells you it will be on the test, you bet it will be there. Only lab book was used daily. Study hard and prepare for hours of homework! You will work for your grade.
Professor Martin was all I could have asked for when taking this class. She was smart, witty, and overall just a joy to be in class with. I got an A in the class and didn't use my book once because whatever is on her NOTES IS IN THE EXAMS. Her notes exam. Absolutely NO surprises. Study a little bit everyday and you'll be fine!
Took this course with Martin with expectations of this course being difficult. This course requires a lot of writing, as she does not believe in powerpoints. If you miss a class you must rely on a classmate to provide notes. She gives popquizzes . Took again with another professor and got a much higher grade. Found her difficult to communicate with
I love this class but you definitely have to work at it or you won't pass. Professor Martin is very willing to help. I'm currently in this class and it starts at 7:30am. I'm not much of a morning person but Professor Martin keeps my attention through the 2 hour lecture. Her reviews cover everything that is on the test since she makes them herself.
Martin is a great teacher! I took her twice. I wanted a better grade. The lectures are long and you write a lot, but it helped me to pay attention! She does give quizzes, but if you study everyday, you should do just fine! The class is super intense and there is a ton of material, but pay attention and study daily!
Professor Martin is amazing!! She makes a tough class manageable. Be prepared to spend the time studying the material. Tests are straight from lecture.
Highly recommend taking Dr. Martin. You can tell she really cares about her students. The class is hard no matter who you take it with however she is always there to help you succeed. If you take her however DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. complete waste of money! If you go off her notes and memorize her notes then you will do very well in the class.
It is clear that Martin is very knowledgeable about the subject. Her lectures are very long and boring and you'll end up writing at least 20 pages of notes by the end of one class. The lecture book is a waste of money because she doesn't use it. The exams are 120 questions and she tries the hardest to trick the students with her form of questions.
Her lectures are long and boring she makes us write everything. Notes are not on angel. She goes so fast you won't have time to process. She abbreviates most of the new words we just learned. And she gives pop quizes like we're in high school
Too much writing in that class!
The best A&P professor hands down. She makes you write all of your notes but it helps to remember them and she is always there to help if you don't understand something. Memorize her notes and you will do great on every exam. Her classes fill up very fast which shows how good of a teacher she is. Lectures are long but she makes them tolerable
We wrote soooo much in the class I swear my hands were in some much pain I couldn't take it. after writing we have lab and who is in the mood to do more memorizing when you had to write for two straight hours. I think it's not fair her class makes me really bored and uninterested in the subject
Loved her! She strives to make you the best. Only downside is her lectures are all for you to handwrite, and she goes fast! Get ready for carpal tunnel.
BEST PROFESSOR! I had her as my professor for A&P, and passed the class with an A. The class itself is tough, so needless to say with any professor you get you will need to study every day. Some complain about handwriting the notes but it really does help you study and learn. Exams are all from notes, no surprises! Study your notes and pass no prob
You have to write all the notes out yourself so you can't listen to the lecture. She gives out stickers as if you're in the first grade and not a college student. But only for those who get an A on a test. If u get anything lower than an A she makes you feel like bad and makes you feel like you shouldn't pursue anything if u get lower than an A.
Does not give extra credit. Lecture material does not match her tests. Does not present material clearly. Covers material very fast. There is no help in lab, often cuts lab short to extend lecture time. Tests are near impossible to get an A on. Gives oral pop quizzes. Grade come from tests & pop quizzes. Take someone else if this is important to u
Yes, her notes are extremely long, but its A&P for crying out loud! she is a great teacher. Her lectures run the full 2 hours and lab one hour. Class never went longer than scheduled. I left lab early too. She offers like 4 pts extra credit throughout the semester and drops lowest quiz grade. She is very helpful when you ask! I had her 2x for A&P
Great professor! You will not find better.
She was a very good teacher. Honestly, this class is already hard itself. Her notes are all hand written, The only downfall was that her notes were too fast. Be prepared to have your wrist fall off from all the notes you're going to write. Overall, she was very clear and knew exactly how to teach the material. She's a good A&P teacher.
Her notes are clear as long as you study them and memorize them then you will honestly do well in her class. Yes she does give a lot of notes but you can type out your notes on your laptop if you have one. Does give some extra credit. lab isn't hard if you have questions then she will help you out. Nice lady!
okay teacher. her notes are literally her test. though, but thats just because this class is a tough class. you don't need a book.
I thought she was the best teacher you could have for this class. It is a hard class but she is so organized with her notes and her lectures help out a lot because she gives examples and knows how to explain things that make it seem more simple. Her tests are straight from the notes so memorize them and you will do fine in her class.
In the lecture there is a clear pattern. There is an overview of the material. The material is broken down and we were given a clear explanation of what we needed to know. Then it is summed up with an example. Yes you have to read some and work hard, it's a hard class. Very fair teacher and you will get a very good understanding of A&P.
AMAZING teacher. Thorough, knowledgeable, fair, and gives you everything you need to pass the class. As of Fall 2016 note packets are handed out with the layout you need to fill in class. She makes information from a hard class easier to understand. Accessible outside of class for extra help. Respect her and receive respect in return. STUDY :)
Professor Martin is an amazing teacher. Studying everyday and going to the learning center is highly recommended. She does give 5 question true/ false pop quizzes which aren't hard as long as you study the previously taught lecture notes. She gives out review questions of each chapter to help with studying for the test.
She was the best professor for A & E. The class is very difficult, but she is a great professor and helps keep things organized. She makes her expectations clear. She is funny and always relates a cute story. The difficulty is in the heavy material. I passed with a B, but many people were taking it for the 2nd time -no thank you $1000 class.
I have never studied so much in my life; but all A&P classes are insanely hard! Getting an A is achievable; I did. I studied 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Her quizzes are genious; it forces you to study previous lec notes, so you never fall behind. Prof Martin is a wonderful teacher; theres just a lot of material that she has to cover. TAKE HER!!
It you want to succeed in this class, you must study a lot! Memorize her lecture notes. Make flashcards on Quizlet and memorize them like your life depends on it. 4 Lec exams-125 questions, 125 pts each 4 Lab exams-100 pts each 11 Pop-quizzes-5 T/F questions 10pts each (study previous lec notes) Go to the learning center, find a study buddy!
She's a really good professor but the way this class was organized made it way harder than it was supposed to be, I mean don't get me wrong it is a hard class but the only thing that goes in the grade book is tests and quizzes. I would recommend taking this class by itself with a different teacher.
I just loved Professor Martin, whatever concept that she was talking about for that particular lesson was always compared to something in real life, it made the class much more enjoyable. As long as you study everyday, put the time and effort into the class, you will do well!
BEST professor I have ever taken! She is the sweetest and truly cares about you and your grade. Her tests are EXACTLY from her lectures. STUDY THE OBJECTIVES SHE GIVES YOU! The pop quizzes are 5 T and F questions that pertain to the class period before. This is a hard class so studying is essential or you won't pass with the grade you need.
Prof. Martin is an awesome teacher. A&P is a though class because of the enormous material you have to go through in such a short time. She tries to make the class as easy as she can, but she cannot give you credit if you don't know what she teaches. Let's be fair, she can be the greatest teacher ever, if you don't study you won't pass.
Professor Martin is easily the best professor I have taken at Macomb. She is very clear up front on what she expects of her students. She makes you work for your grade in the class and wants her students to do well. This is a really tough class, be ready to study every day for it.
Textbook not needed, but may be helpful in the future. She wants everyone to succeed and clarifies anything you are having trouble with. 5 question t/f popquiz (11 out of the semester - drops worst grade) that help you get the lecture down early before tests. Clear notes! Memorize the notes and the tests will be a breeze. Makes lecture interesting.
Professor Martin is a great teacher, she is very organized and straightforward with what you need to know. Study hard and you will get an A. There were a few times her attitude was a bit condescending and unapproachable but I didn't let it get to me. Lab exams were easy, lecture exams weren't too bad as long as you study your notes. STUDY everyday
Honestly a great professor would love to take her again for any subject possible By far my favorite professor so far Very funny and helpful
VERY good professor, as long as you study her lecture notes and FOCUS in lab you shouldn't fail this class!! you don't need to purchase the book because her lecture exams are based off the notes in class. You just need to buy the lab book. She gives pop quizzes often but if you're prepared you should do fine in this class.
Very straight-forward teacher that was upfront from the start. Lecture was heavy but was not just read off a powerpoint like some professors. Gave lots of handouts that went right along with her notes. Exams are 125 questions, if you study her notes for lecture you'll do fine.
Professor Martin was extremely straight forward. If you put in the time and effort, you can get an A. You don't need to purchase the text book since the lecture exams are based off of her notes. If you skip class and are looking for an easy A this is NOT the professor for you. She teaches with enthusiasm and has an authentic joy about the material.
Professor Martin is easily the best professor Ive ever had. She is so kind and caring. She gives great notes with review questions and her exams are right from her notes. You have 11 pop quizzes that are T/F throughout the semester so make sure you study a little bit every night. I loved professor Martin and would recommend her to anybody!
Great professor. Got an A-
Martin is a great teacher. She really wants you to succeed, but you can only do that if you attend class every time. Lecture is tough, but go home and memorize word for word till you understand it. Lab is fairly easy. There are pop quizzes, 5 questions, T or F. Do good on those and lecture and lab you will be good. I enjoyed this class a lot.
The best teacher I have ever had She is awesome and very very helpful I would recommend her to everyone who is planning to take Anatomy
I loved Professor Martin, she is very nice, great professor, explains very good, she wants us to succed, she is professional. But you need to study, there are a lot of material. It's worth it. Her class is enjoyable!
Has a horrible attitude and thinks we are all going to be doctors. If you don't understand or are a slow learner, she will treat you like you're dumb. One time during a lab practical she freaked out on a kid and said "I just want to retire" Very unprofessional and insulting. Not to mention her exams are RIDICULOUSLY long and hard.
It was such a great class. The professor is not hard but fair. Her lecture exams are from her notes. She is amazing. Very respectful. Respects each student want everyone to succeed. There'slittle amount of extra credit. The only thing I didn't like was T/F Quizes. However, you need to STUDY not MEMORIZE. Learn the subject and have fun with it.
LOVED Martin. she goes above & beyond to explain individual ideas and she has lots of experience teaching A&P. don't be scared of this class, if you pay attention and try to understand the material as you listen to lecture, most of it will stick. she also associate ideas with pathology that helps connect the dots instead of blind memorization
Has a horrible attitude and thinks we are all going to be doctors. Always makes EVERYONE feel like they are behind. If you don't understand or are a slow learner, she will treat you like you're unintelligent and not meant to be in any medical career field.
This class is generally difficult. For the most part, a lot of the bio and science teachers act like admissions for med school (it is what it is) I had a lot of people recommend that I take her and she was rude everyday you went to class. If this isn't your strong suit don't take her. Overall, unpleasant and bitter lady.
I love her as a person. But WOW. This didn't have to be so hard. I studied so much in this class and aced the LAB exams. BUT the Lecture exams I got a C or B on. the class had to get moved online because of the COVID pandemic. Lecture exam Q's are like this "a or b, all of the above, none". Know every single detail of the material or good luck.
Completely online due to covid-19 which was not a problem. She gave clear and straightforward guidelines on what was expected. Timed exams for both lecture and lab. It's simple: if you put in the work, you will get the grade you deserve. A&P is naturally A LOT OF MATERIAL. You can't expect an A if you don't want to put in the work.
She's amazing! Best professor at MCC that you will get for this course. As long as you study you'll do great in this class.
Professor Martin does not have boring lectures. I always enjoyed laughing with her (well she didnt know because her lectures were recorded) but she was great. Fair grader. Always accessible. Just an all around good person. You wont be disappointed with her!
The best Professor for this course. I took some other courses and all i dropped since the first day with other Professors. I was told that she is the best and was scared to take the class with her because she may require a lot of information, but she clears everything during the zoom meetings, you just need to listen her videos before. Take her....
The best if you want to remember most of the things for your whole life. She makes you to remember, I used to have video calls or phones to clear things out. i remember I was about to drop her class because I was scared since I am new to the country and I remember her she said you can do it. I love her, I wished every Bio teacher is like her :))
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