3.9

Laura Martin

Biology - Towson University

3.9
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
108
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

108

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Martin is super disorganized and contradicts everything she says

BIOL222 - 1.0 rating

posts amazing lecture powerpoints and outlines on blackboard

BIOL222 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

45%

Textbook Required

13%

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 47 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A+ (10)
B (7)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(12)C(3)D(6)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 57 reported grades
A: 11
A+: 10
B: 7
A-: 6
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (21)
Lecture heavy (18)
Clear grading criteria (17)
Test heavy (15)
Caring (11)
Graded by few things (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Accessible outside class (7)
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Ratings by Course

BIOL314

5.0

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BIOL213

4.6

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BIOL214

4.3

(18)

BIOL222L

3.9

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BIOL221L

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BIO214

4.0

BIOL214

3.7

BIOL222

3.6

BIOL213

3.6

BIOL221

3.6

Reviews (108)
5.0
5.0
BIOL213
Nov 10, 2004

Definately knows her stuff, and an excellent teacher. Also very helpful in making sure you know the info. But she doesn't pull any punches with the exams, which are very difficult.

5.0
3.0
BIOL213
Nov 24, 2004

Goofy, but at least she has a personality. Sometimes a bit unclear in lecture, but she knows what she's talking about. If she doesn't know something, she won't pretend that she does. Extremely helpful. Tests and quizzes are tough but fair. You need to work, but I'd recommend her.

3.0
3.0
BIOL213
Dec 2, 2005

nice but not clear in lectures and doesnt seem experinced in teaching. doesnt make an effort to make things easy but her easiness seems to stem from her business or laziness.

5.0
3.0
BIOL213
Dec 23, 2005

Best teacher ever taken in biology. I finally feel that bio is not a sequence because she clearly explains and goes over examples to help students as much as she can. Will definately recommend anyone ready to work hard to her. no bio213 is easy, but her teaching makes it interesting & easy to understand. Awasome teach.

2.0
4.0
BIOL213
Nov 12, 2006

do not take her. Her lectures are all over the place and she is really not experienced. Her labs are ridiculous. Trust me, I have taken bio213 twice and thought Shepard was hard. I should have just stayed in his class

2.0
5.0
BIOL213
Nov 13, 2006

The class average is a 62% (a low D) and C average is needed to pass. More than half the class (60 ppl total) needs to retake the class. That really should say something about her teaching skills. She views it as a conquest when noone gets an A on her test and she doesn't curve at all!

5.0
3.0
BIOL213
Nov 16, 2006

Dont listen to the two pple under this. Dr. Martin is a good anp teacher and is very helpful. I came to office hours and her wonder review sessions and I recieved a 97% on the lecture exam, its not impossible, pple just have to learn that they need to study bc there is a lot of info. She is very passionate and loves to teach, she is sometimes a

2.0
4.0
BIOL214
Nov 27, 2006

Don't listen to the one person under me. Only take this class if you enjoy suffering and stress. Her fake smile is transparent and makes you wanna cry.

5.0
2.0
BIOL213
Jan 21, 2007

GREAT TEACHER, A LOT OF HELP OUTSIDE OF CLASS TOO!

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Mar 17, 2007

That woman in the pic is not Dr. Martin. Dr. Martin is a good teacher and a nice person, too. Very organize and lots of help! You need to read the text and use her notes as supplement to do good in the exams. What is the purpose of passing a class without any effort, it's not high school!

5.0
5.0
BIOL213
Apr 2, 2007

she is a very nice lady that wants everyone to suceed in her class. the class is a hard class but if you study it is not impossible. her extra credit opportunities and the lab practicals will boost your grade. trust me, i had her for 213 and i thought i had it bad until i took Dr. Shepard who is 100X worse than her. she is easy compared to him

5.0
5.0
BIOL213
Apr 10, 2007

LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Martin...so nice, so helpful...hard class no doubt and you have to go to lecture and lab...study labs are helpful also. always wants to help students and comes in for review sessions for lecture exams and practicals to help students...wouldnt take any other teacher for ap1 or ap2!

5.0
3.0
BIOL213
Apr 26, 2007

Very nice

5.0
2.0
BIOL214
Aug 30, 2007

good teacher. my advice: study hard, listen hard, get as much lab time as possible. her tests are predictable and she in no way tries to fool you, and that is why i took her for both semesters and got A's.

3.0
5.0
BIOL214
Dec 3, 2007

If you can i suggest taking someone else. She tries to be helpful but isn't very clear in what she expects and is a bit disorganized with her notes. Yes its anatomy and is going to be hard but when the class average for an exam is a 64% you would think there would be a curve but no she curves nothing. Study guides are not helpful at all!!

1.0
5.0
BIOL214
Oct 20, 2008

Shes a nice lady BUT PLEASE DON"T TAKE HER!!!!! her notes are very disorganized and all she ever does it talk talk talk talk. Draws arrows all over the place which makes it very difficult to know what she is pointing to. she wants you to learn but she isn't very good in teaching you what to learn. MY ADVICE IS DON"T TAKE HER!!!

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Dec 28, 2008

BEST professor I have taken here. She is so caring and helpful and really takes her time to make sure everyone understands material. The class is hard and takes a lot of time and studying, go to her reviews and open labs and you will be fine! I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!

4.0
3.0
BIOL214
Dec 30, 2008

Read the chapter, study the notes, take time to understand the notes, go to open labs, study reviews, email her questions, you'll do fine! She's extremely nice and willing to help as much as she can! The class is no-doubt hard, but not impossible! ;) I'd recommend her to anyone as well!

5.0
5.0
BIOL213
Mar 16, 2009

My 2nd time around in the class but she makes it much easier. I like her style of teaching a lot better than my last teacher. She uses the Elmo and you can write what she writes down. Outlines, Quizzes,Tests,Study Guides all on Blackboard and very helpful. You must Read and Study daily.

5.0
3.0
BIOL213
Apr 8, 2009

She is an excellent teacher who is very helpful with anything you need. The class is a hard class no matter how good the teacher is. The people who had a problem with Dr. Martin obviously didn't take advantage of the study sessions and probably did't put alot of effort into the class. That isn't the teacher's fault.

5.0
5.0
BIOL213
Apr 12, 2009

Wonderful and Knowledgable professor who is always been helpful. Her notes and study guides are on blackboard. She is clear on what she expect you to know. I would recommand her to everybody. People who have problems with her is probably because they don't want to work hard. The subject itself is hard. Work hard and you will do well!!

5.0
3.0
BIOL213
May 5, 2009

one of the best professor in biology department!! she is nice, always willing to help people! Tests wasnt bad at all, as long as you study hard, you will be fine!!

5.0
4.0
BIOL214
Sep 4, 2009

AMAZING woman. tough class no matter what but she is awesome. just keep up with the material and memorize. A+

4.0
5.0
BIOL214
Nov 16, 2009

Dr Martin always seems very stressed and rushed. She is extremely knowledgeable but somtimes cannot convert it to something you would understand. Quizzes are tricky, she will point out to you that some may have more than one answer, when in reality they dont. Nice person, but I would recommend a different teacher. Vaidya is a lot better of a teache

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Dec 8, 2009

dr. martin is awesome!! i definitely recommend her to everyone that has to take either anatomy 1 or 2. she is always willing to help and she definitely cares about her students. she does seem rushed but what prof doesnt? her tests are a little tricky sometimes and so are quizzes but as long as you study and know the material you will do really well

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Nov 24, 2010

Dr. Martin is very awesome and made this class very fun. Anatomy is an extremely hard topic no matter who teaches it but if you study on a regular basis then you will be okay. She is always willing to help. She is full of so much energy and can be all over the place at times. She is wonderful.

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Dec 2, 2010

Dr. Martin is incredible. i suggest her to anybody taking anatomy 1 and 2. she is extremely clear on what she expects you to know and gives you many ways for you to learn the information that suits different people. anatomy will be really hard whoever you take but Dr. Martin makes it fun and interesting and i really love her! take her!!!

3.0
4.0
BIO214
Dec 8, 2010

Dr. Martin is an awesome teacher. She is by far the best teacher that I have ever had in my entire adult education. I would strongly recommend her to anyone taking Anatomy 1 or 2. You will not regret her.

5.0
5.0
BIOL214
Dec 12, 2010

ANATOMY IS HARD. Now that that's out of the way Dr. Martin was GREAT! So fun and entertaining. Definitely a little tricky with some questions sometimes but is so helpful. Goes out of her way to ensure her students understand the material- definitely one of the best teachers at Towson.

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Dec 19, 2010

Dr. Martin is the best anatomy professor at TU! She really wants you to succeed and will go out of her way to help you. She can be a little scatter brained but she loves anatomy and her enthusiasm defiantly is conveyed to the class!

4.0
4.0
BIOL214
Feb 3, 2011

Wonderful, enjoyable teacher and person. She really cares about your success.

5.0
4.0
BIOL214
Apr 22, 2011

I took her for 213 and 214. She is absolutely phenomenal! Best anatomy teacher Towson has to offer. Anatomy is tough point blank but she will do anything in her power to help you succeed. Amazing women as a person and professor, crystal clear in her lectures. She inspired me to only strive for the best, nothing less.

5.0
4.0
BIOL213
May 4, 2011

Absolutely love Dr. Martin - best professor I've ever had at Towson. Anatomy is super hard, and I failed it with another professor, but she goes out of her way to help students learn. She really cares about her class and is super interesting and fun, I would love to take her again for any other class!

5.0
4.0
BIOL213
Jul 10, 2011

Great professor!! really explains the concepts clearly,and gives a lot of opportunities to improve your grade.

4.0
5.0
BIO214
Nov 8, 2011

Shes a sweet lady, but honestly taking her class has stressed me out way too much. She admits she purposely makes exams hard, so usually 80% of class fails them. Her notes are ALWAYS all over the place as she writes them out which makes it confusing. Def recommend Colleen Winters, had her for A&P 1, wish I wouldve took Winters!

5.0
3.0
BIO214
May 23, 2012

THIS WOMAN IS AN ANGEL. i absolutely loved her and would recommend EVERYONE to take her. she cares so much about her students doing well, she honestly wants you to succeed. LOVE LOVE LOVE. i failed 214 the first time w/ another teacher, she's amazing.

5.0
4.0
BIOL213
May 23, 2012

Great great professor. She cares so much about her students and will do anything to help them. She actually CARES and wants you to you pass her class unlike some other teachers. Very motherly, very helpful. I would have failed anatomy with any other professor. Recommend everybody to take her. she is awesome

5.0
2.0
BIOL213
May 24, 2012

Great teacher, really cares about how well you do and encouraged you to do well if you didn't. it was a big class but she made it a point to know everyone's names. really goofy too which made the lectures less boring than they were. ALWAYS there if you needed help, always replied right away to her emails as well. Definitely taking her for 214

5.0
3.0
BIOL214
Jul 29, 2012

An excellent professor! Dr. Martin goes out of her way to make sure that the concepts underlying Anatomy and Physiology is understood by all. She truly cares for each and ever one of her students. She does her best to make the class as fun as possible (not an easy task). Very knowledgeable and has a great personality! Highly recommended!

5.0
4.0
BIOL214
May 15, 2013

Dr. Martin is one of the best teachers in the science department, especially for anatomy. She explains everything really well, always there to help you, and encourages everyone to do their best. Her tests are very fair if you study hard enough. Lab was so easy too. I would definitely recommend her for biol 213 and 214.

1.0
4.0
BIO214
Sep 9, 2013

Incredibly disorganized and even admitted as much to the class. She's a nice person but I learned nothing from her, had to get it all from the book. Now that I'm taking standardized exams for grad school it's clear I learned nothing from her. She likes to have you memorize stuff, it lessens her actual teaching load.

5.0
2.0
BIOL314
Dec 20, 2013

Dr. Martin is the best professor I have had thus far. She is incredibly thorough and to the point with what she expects of you. Anatomy 2 is just hard in general but I totally recommend her for anyone. Wish I could take her again..

4.0
3.0
BIOL221L
Sep 25, 2014

Good teacher, kind of goofy but is pretty clear on what exactly you need to know for the group quizzes and the exams. The hands on part of class is where you learn the most; talking with surrounding students and looking at boneshelping each other memorize. When she's going over slides it can get boring, but overall is helpful.

5.0
4.0
BIOL221
Oct 28, 2014

I hated Anatomy, but Dr. Martin makes it bearable. If you have to take it, do it with her. Although she appears to be unorganized and is a bit scatter minded, it does not affect her teaching skills. Always available for extra help, and is very clear about concepts, even though anatomy is a tough subject.

5.0
4.0
BIOL222
Nov 4, 2014

Best professor I've ever had!! I've never rated a professor before, but I had to do it for Dr. Martin because she is absolutely wonderful, for lecture and lab! Her lectures are crystal clear, but if you don't understand something (which is bound to happen) she is always there to answer questions. TAKE HER OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!

5.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2014

posts amazing lecture powerpoints and outlines on blackboard. save yourself some time and actually COME TO CLASS so you don't have to learn the lectures yourself. 3 tests and a final with several online quizzes. you really have to know your stuff to pass the exams, she puts a tricky questions here and there. extremely approachable!

4.0
4.0
BIOL222L
Jan 7, 2015

A+P II will be a tough class no matter who you have, but she does a really good job focusing in on the important information that you will need for the tests. It is a lot of information, but she has ways of helping students keep all the information in order. She gives small group quizzes called mini practicals at the end of each class.

3.0
4.0
BIOL222
May 4, 2015

Professor Martin is very disorganized. That coupled with the fact that the class was very large made it very difficult for me to learn the content. I relied a lot on the book and PPTs. Her tests are tricky. She has exams from previous terms posted; sometimes she'll post an old question. This course requires some long hours if you want an A.

4.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Martin is a wonderful person, but a bit disorganized. Study the PowerPoints, review guides, and practice exams and you will do well. This is a tough class and requires a lot of work, but Dr. Martin will answer any questions and wants to see you succeed. Quizzes are online and she drops the lowest 2. Book is unnecessary- don't bother buying it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
BIOL213
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2016
Would take again

I love this teacher she's amazing and perfect and awesome.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

Love Professor Martin. She records all of her lectures on PanOpto and posts them the same day, she has her notes in powerpoint form, word doc form, and she has review questions and practice exams for every exam. If you listen to the lectures more than once, fill out the practice problems and practice tests, there's no reason you shouldn't pass!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIOL221L
May 5, 2017
Would take again

Prof Martin is a great teacher. She knows her stuff and she makes it really simple to do well. She records all her labs and posts them quickly, gives reviews for every test, extra credit. And she's funny!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

One of the BEST prof's to take for A&P 2. She makes it easy to pass, you just gotta do the work. She posts her PPTs, Panopto recordings of lectures (which you can listen to as many times at home), and typed-out notes. Utilize these three things and you'll get the A you deserve. Plus she's quirky and offers EC q's on the exams. Definitely take!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
1.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: A
May 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Martin is super disorganized and contradicts everything she says. She has one PowerPoint saying one thing and then another PowerPoint slide saying the complete opposite. she makes it seem like she does not know what she's teaching. The only good thing is that she post recordings of the lectures online, that's the only reason i did well

TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BIOL222
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2018
Would take again

Cares about her students and teaches as much as she possibly can. Sometimes falls behind schedule but her exams are fair. She posts plenty of outlines, past exams, and even records on panopto. Definitely ask her for help during office hours. Exams are multiple choice with extra credit. Quizzes are take home.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIOL222
Aug 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Records lectures. SUPER disorganized. She is... wow. Do yourself a favor and take someone else

4.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Awesome AP2 professor! She is very caring lady who wants everyone to do well. She posts old tests, review guides and questions and even records all her lectures. As long as you stay on top of the work, you will do well. I definitely recommend taking professor Martin.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIOL222L
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Martin is pretty funny and tries to make lectures as engaging as possible. That said, I fell asleep almost every class. Class is essentially memorization w/ the exception of the second test (some math/graphing) Best advice would be to label models AS SHE'S SPEAKING. Mini quizzes every class but they help. 3 tests you'll do well IF YOU STUDY.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Nice lady, knows A&P very well. Her 1st two tests were easy but the last 2 were extremely hard. Be sure to study the old exams she posts. My entire grade was 7 quizzes (the 2 lowest were dropped) that were 10 points each, and 4 exams that were 100 each. So you have to do well on everything!

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B
Jan 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is one of few anatomy 2 professors the class is hard but she is confusing on top of that. She is very contradicting and her exams are really challenging. If you decided to take her make sure you focus on what causes things to change rather than what just changes.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B
Jan 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is very disorganized. The class is hard. She posts her powerpoints and panaptos on blackboard. Be ready to study and read.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B-
Feb 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's nice and a little rude when asking for help. She uses panopto to record her lectures in case you missed class. TEST ARE HARD, go over powerpoint, review questions and old exam. Theres 7 quiz she count and drops the rest, 3 exam and a final (cumulative) l. I got 2 C's, 1 D on exam and an A on the final which brought me to a B- grade in class

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B-
May 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I found Martin's exam wording to be easier than prof Evans tests were still difficult mainly application. Goes crazy fast in class, scattermind, and a little all over the place. Sweet but gives hardly any extra credit especially in comparison to Evans. Lectures were recorded which didn't help as much as I expected. Very specific info on exams.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIOL222L
Grade: A-
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Martin is a great lab teacher. She explains concepts clearly and is always available whenever you need help. Watching her pre-recorded lectures before class helped me a lot when we were still physically going to school.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: A+
Jun 29, 2020
Would take again

Her exam wording is easy and gives good lectures. Such a sweet lady. You of course still do have to study well, but luckily she provides tons of resources to help you do so like study guides, old exams, animations, and she records every lecture

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: B+
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this professor to anyone who wants to succeed in online A&P2 . Her lectures are prerecorded and she has dogs and people talking in the background constantly. I could not focus for more than 5 minutes because she has so many distractions in the back. Its hard to succeed when your professor isnt putting in an effort to help.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIOL222L
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor Martin was an amazing professor for A&P2L. This class is extremely difficult, but if you want to do well and work hard, you will succeed. Our grade consisted of weekly home works and 3 exams. You had unlimited tries on all of the home works, and extra credit was offered on every home work, and most exams. Definitely take Dr. Martin!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
4.0
1.0
BIOL222
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Martin has REALLY great powerpoints. All I did was watch her lectures, take really great notes on the powerpoint slides, rewatch the lectures and I finished the class with a 95%. She explains concepts so well and breaks everything down, people who complain about her just don't put in the work.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Evans is a great professor when she isn't super nervous. But sometimes she will get so nervous that she gets things wrong and will stumble over her words. She is a great prof for people who are visual learners. You need to go to lectures or at least watch the panoptos for things to really click.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Martin is very sweet but that doesn't matter when it comes to learning the material. She is very disorganized, all over the place, and messes up way too much. She simply goes too fast and talks to herself in between. I have her for lab as well and she does NOT label any diagrams making it simply hard af to really learn what's needed for her exams

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIOL221
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

spends lots of time explaining concepts and drawing things out. 4 exams and 7 quizzes. drops the 2 worst quizzes and gives a few extra credit options. very nice lady but can stumble over her words out of nerves. very flexible with quiz dates and genuinely wants her students to do well. she adds lots of info in lecture so take notes in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

If ur a visual learner take Dr. Martin, shes the best. Her lectures are all put up on BB and exactly like in person. She breaks every concept down as much as possible w a lot of drawings so even if u dont get the ppt she will draw it out for u repeatedly. Wish I spent more time studying bc its a lot of material but easy to understand.

Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIOL222L
Feb 28, 2022
Wouldn't take again

do not take her for lab!! she is absolutely terrible. she shows visuals on her ppt slides but does not go over the actual models/charts you will be tested on for your practical. if you take her, get ready to waste 3 hours in class just to teach yourself the material later

5.0
4.0
BIOL222
Apr 7, 2022
Wouldn't take again

i loved a&p1 but martin ruined a&p2 for me. she is very sporadic during lectures and doesnt make much sense. its very frustrating to learn difficult concepts from someone who is unorganized and seems nervous.

2.0
4.0
BIOL222L
Grade: B
May 8, 2022

I would not take Martin again due to the horrible study sources provided as well as the unnecessary homework. The homework is mandatory, takes FOREVER to do, and is EXTREMELY unhelpful. Take Evans if you can. It's too bad the homework isn't offered as extra credit, I dreaded it each week.

Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2022

Prof Martin is a nice lady but like the other reviews say she is all over the place. She crams so much into every lecture and jumps from topic to topic. We almost never finished the content before exams so past content would travel on to the next exam.There are quizzes and exams .... class is out of 450 points so theres NO room for error.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIOL222L
Grade: B
May 16, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Martin is very sweet and understanding. I felt like she treated me as an equal and we were able to have genuine conversations. Also, yes its scary only being graded by 3 exams but I got a 50 on the first one and did well on the last two and ended with a B so it can be done, don't give up after October. She posts a lot of resources on BB.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIOL221L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 29, 2022

Towson University, Please find another professor to teach this course. Dr.Martin has not taught this course in 8-10 years and it shows. Her three hour labs are heavily lecture based. If you do not own an iPad or computer you can write on, do not bother taking this course. Dr.Martin would put her iPad under the document camera and annotate her (1)

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
BIOL221L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 29, 2022

powerpoints. She is very unwilling to work with students and has no flexibility. Very passive/aggressive when it comes to answering questions to the point where students genuinely feel uncomfortable to ask a question. (2)

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIOL221L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 29, 2022

The class has homework assignments for every topic that are very difficult to complete. 3 lab practicals and a mini-practical at the end of every class that can be completed in groups. (3) terrible.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Very knowledgeable and passionate. Gave us ample study resources including study guides for each exam and was always available by email/office hours. All lectures were recorded and posted. I always knew what to expect/how to prepare for exams. That said, anatomy isn't easy. Regardless of the professor, expect to spend many hours studying each week.

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5.0
3.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Literally so kind and caring, will make tests and assignments as easy as she can (which still isnt super easy since its A&P) She gives extra credit and she even added homeworks for us to have our grade more split up instead of only practicals, and so helpful during open labs. Records all her labs to rewatch, but you still need to go bc its lab.

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Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIOL221
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Definitely not an easy class, but Dr. Martin cared about each student, gave extra credit questions on each exam, took the time to thoroughly explain each concept, gave many study resources, responded fast/thoroughly when I asked her questions via email, gave study guides for each exam, recorded & posted all lectures. Wanted each of us to do well

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Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A+
May 31, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Martin is a great professor for my A&P Lab class! The grading criteria is clearly explained and she is very helpful out of class! If you do the work and study/attend open labs you should be fine in her class. Wish I had her for my A&P Lecture class!

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Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
BIOL221
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 4, 2023

Not exactly sure why she has very good ratings... She is a very sweet and kind person but definitely unorganized with lecture. Sometimes forgets parts to lecture and goes back many slides to correct herself and forward so many without warning. Please try to find another A&P professor if you can!

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1.0
5.0
BIOL221
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 4, 2023

After seeing (almost) everyone averaged a low score on the 1st exam, all she said was that students who failed the class already are doing better the second time they're taking this course. Is that supposed make students feel successful? I dropped her class and was very disheartened by her statement. Very disorganized on lectures as well.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIOL221
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 17, 2023

your work is graded only by difficult quizzes and exams. definitely unorganized and speeds through lectures, acting as if you should know all the info by now. do not take her if you can!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

I loved Professor Martin. She was very personable and cared about how each student was doing in the lab and wanted them to do well. Her lectures move a bit fast but she does post recordings for each one. The mini-practicals and homework will be a lifesaver. She is open to communication and will answer any questions you have. Just show up to class!

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIOL221
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

i personally loved dr. martin. her lectures were a little disorganized, but as long as your actually going to class and are putting in your own effort to learn material, shes a great resource. she's funny, and a little awkward sometimes, lecture can be quick but i think thats just because theres a lot of info to cover.

5.0
3.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

i loved her sm. extra credit on every practical (there's 3) up to 6 points of extra credit. first hour and half is lab lecture, and then you have the rest to learn the material and then a mini practical at the end of lab. while mini practicals are only work 3points each, do ur best bc missing points can add up over a while. 10/10

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4.0
3.0
BIOL221
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

LOVED this professor! She was very nice and cared about students. Her tests are straight from the power point she goes over curing lecture. I never read the textbook and got an A. I am taking her for Anatomy 2 next semester. 4 exams all 100 points. lowest is dropped. 7 quizzes, online, 10 points, lowest 2 are dropped.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

every lab went the same: you go over the information, study it on your own/ with your table, and then you take a mini-practical on what you just went over. You take them with your table, so it is collaborative and you get to split up the information to make it easier. She gave homework to study and they acted almost as study guides for the exams.

5.0
3.0
BIOL221
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2024
Would take again

Lectures are chill and she draws out everything to simplify bigger ideas-- not too fast paced. Exams have a lot of "all except" questions that can mess people up, but she records lectures and has a lot of extra resources to help... so failing exams with studying is very unlikely

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: A
May 14, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Martin is a great professor and I had her for A&P 1 and 2 for lab and lecture. I think she's the best professor to take for this class. She is very knowledgeable and wants to see you do well in her class. Her exams are directly what she teaches, but there can be some trick questions sometimes. I would choose her over any other professor!

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
BIOL221
Grade: C
Nov 16, 2024

Not sure why her reviews are so high honestly. I've heard none of the professors are all that great but honestly go with Jason Wong. Prof Martin is very disorganized with her teaching. I have gained nothing from sitting in her lecture and I have taken similar classes in the past and done well. She does these confusing drawings that don't help.

Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BIOL222L
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

one of the most kind and lenient professors I've had for hard science classes. It is made up of 336 points, but she gave an extra 27 points of ec. This class isn't hard, all you need are good study habits and hopefully you payed attention in AP1. Class average for blood vessel practical was 65 so study harder for that one. gets easier as it goes.

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Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

She is an awesome professor, but her teaching style might not be for everyone. If you are good at visualizing things, then take her. In my opinion, AP1 was harder, but it may be because of the professor. She gives a ton of credit, and exams feel way easier. I averaged around a 88 on exams in AP1 last semester, and this semester I averaged a 96.

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5.0
2.0
BIOL221
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

PLEASE take Dr. Martin if you want to succeed!! Very caring and understanding includes A LOT of great practice questions (similar ones pop up on the exam!) and draws out pictures to help you visualize the material instead of just reading straight from the slides. Best prof ever, 10/10 all around.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIOL221
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

I was at a D in her class, started going to office hours more to understand the material and ended up with a B+. She gives lots of bonus points to help boost your grade up and honestly the best professor for A&P1 and 2. I would take her again, she draws a lot so if u r a visual learner then take her.

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Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: C+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Lecture was harder than Lab but only because it took much more time to study. Study!!! Prof. Martin does half the work of teaching you but the rest is on you to make it stick. Only ever learned from watching her videos (need to pause+rewind). Martin draws everything out first, which confused me more. Might help visual learners tho

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Caring
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

I loved Prof. Martin. She's passionate about what she teaches. She goes over things multiple times in one lecture. It can get boring sometimes, but paying attention in class helped a lot. She records her lectures. We had four exams (the final is optional and drops the lowest score you may have gotten on a previous exam). The quizzes were online.

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Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
BIOL222L
Grade: B-
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Lab was long and all over the place. she doesn't spell out terms, so it's up to you to learn how to spell them. Expect two- or three-part questions for just two points each, so pay attention in class. Spelling counts, so review terminology carefully. Regular studying and class attendance will set you up for success. if ur a visual learner,take her

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5.0
3.0
BIOL221L
Grade: A-
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Professor Martin makes the tough A&P lab manageable with resources like recorded lectures and extra credit. Collaborative mini-practicals and helpful office hours made this class doable. unstuckstudy was a great study aid alongside the textbook and homework.

3.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2025
Would take again

Martin is super nice and even gives extra credit just for showing up. Her exams are all multiple choice, and the quizzes she gives help your grade. The only thing that's frustrating is she'salways late and still starts the exam late without giving back the time. You end up losing around 10 minutes because of her talking and showing up late.

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Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIOL222
Grade: A-
May 13, 2025

The coursework was fine, but the professor was a nightmare. coming from someone that got an A in BIO 191, I stopped attending because I felt discouraged. She wasn't approachable, got irritated when asked questions during lecture, and during exams smiling when I got frustrated. Graded harshly with little feedback. SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIOL222
Grade: A+
May 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr.Martin gives so many good resources. She posts many documents with practice questions for each lecture, she posts the recorded lectures and she is always willing to explain further if anyone has questions. As long as you lock in and study well you will do fine. She does her job very well!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 22, 2025

Most unorganized professor I've ever had in one of the hardest classes I've taken. She goes way too fast and yaps about the least important things leaving u confused every lecture. This is my 2nd time taking anatomy w this professor and it was horrible both times. Never been more stressed out and miserable. I recommend taking anatomy w anyone else.

Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIOL222
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

She is a good professor overall, She provides a lot of extra credit (around 40 Points) . She provides recordings of classes and a lot of extra questions to practice on. If you are not a visual learner i suggest you take somebody else, she teaches a lot from pictures. I suggest to watch her previous semester lectures before class as she does go fast

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