He is the best teacher i ever had. He gives quizzes at the beginning of classes because he wants students to come to class. Hes' quizzes or easy and everything he lecture in class, he writes it on the board. Again, he is a great teacher!

The greatest teacher of all time! I loved Mr. Willis and I passed his class with flying colors and I missed a few weeks. Get to know him, talk to him and you will do great in the class. He is not that hard. The best part of the class was the talk. Such a good class. I learned so mcuh b/c he was hard

this class was very easy, lots of quizzes but they were open book and notes, tests made up of quizzes and exactly what was covered in class and book. He is just very dull and boring, needs to spice it up a bit

GREAT TEACHER. ALTHOUGH HARD YOU WILL LEARN ALOT.I PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS SO I CAN BE DONE. HE REALLY CARES ABOUT THE SUBJECT. HE'S A GOOD TEACHER.

I think Mr. Willis is an awesome teacher! Definatley NOT EASY, but he teaches the material extremly well and you can tell he has a passion for what he does. I would take Tom Norton if your not interested in Geology and just need the credit, he simplifies the material more. But Willis is awesome if your going major in Geology or like Earth Science!

THIS WAS AN ONLINE CLASS! Very dry sence of humor, the assignments were tough, and there was always a quiz or test to take. For being online, he was as helpful as one could expect.

fun field trips!

I tooke this class online, and got an A. It is an easy class as long as you do the assignments and take the quizzes. Take them as many times as you can because the questions show up on his exams later. Take this class online, it is worth it!

K, what U need to do to do well. Look through the chapter about 20 mins before class, after each test look at all UR wrong answers and drill them into UR head, go to class everyday, write something down for notes(IT WILL HELP), and study for UR tests. If U do this U WILL get an easy A. PS IF you don't put any effort in the lab you probably willFail

Very fun class... included a weekend feild trip to catalina! although most of the time was devoted to geology and marine biology... it was a good time! most importantly go to this class remembering to take notes and to enjoy your professors. hes a good guy and knows a lot about a lot! actually engage in conversation, i promise you will enjoy it!

I found his sense of humor helpful in staying awake during class. He certainly knows what he's teaching and if you do all your work and study you'll pass the class.

A different course & a different experience. Unlike his ESC 100 class, the camping class was fanstatic! He shares his knowledge of geology, & everyone has a great time. I left knowing more about the geology of the Mojave desert than I ever thought possible. Others in my group agreed: take him for ESC 198, but take someone else for ESC 100/100L.

Catalina class was really fun. I thought it was going to be boring learning about rocks but he actually made it interesting and I learned a lot. It is clear he cares a lot about what he teaches. He is willing to make sure you understand, very helpful, and encourages participation.

I took this class online. All you have to do is read the text book. You get unlimited attempts on the quizzes; take advantage of that. Tests aren't easy, but if you take the class online you can use the book. Just stay on top of the assignments and you'll pass. I spoke to him on the phone once and he was very kind.

Really nice guy - Geology can be a pretty difficult subject and the class takes a lot of time in terms of comprehension and digestion of materials. I have taken 2 classes with this dude, both took a lot of time. The difference between an A and a B is talking to him. If you ask him something about the classwork he gives you so much help!

You have to be really focus in the class. In order to truly do well on the online exams is to read the book and understand it. There are some short answers fill in and if you don't know the material you will not pass the exams. Overall, professor is great in answer your questions and not as much homework.

Since taking this class I have found myself randomly identifying rocks, trying to distinguish the cause of hill and mountain formations, thinking about groundwater, etc. Fun, learned a lot, easy if you show up and take notes, multi-choice tests, not much hw, Prof is funny, lots of pop quizzes. Don't rely on others in lab class if you want an A.

He is really tough & his grading is confusing sometimes but, he is very interested in what hes talking about and I like that. Hes funny & really nice. His class is a bit boring, but just get some coffee & write down his funny little drawings & you'll be good to go. He doesn't give study guides. But read the book. Lab is very hard! Time consuming.

Grades a bit hard, but just ask questions and he'll help you out. Pay attention to lectures. Text not required, but still download everything offline and read it. Dry sense of humor.

I took earth science survey 101. When you talk to him in his office or after class, he is very willing to help. Warm-hearted and good-natured. The problem was he only gave 20 questions for every 4 exams that covers about 3 chapter each time and 5 points essay question. Study super hard. No extra credit. Don't take if you are not a textbook-reader.

Took his online class.. i have to admit its very time consuming :( You HAVE to read read read and, most importantly, UNDERSTAND every concept. Don't just memorize definitions & processes. I would've continued taking the class if I wasn't taking a bunch of other science courses. The material is very interesting, but extremely tedious :(

Im taking the summer class, so it is harder than regular class. The good: very knowledgeable about the class, clear, helpful, funny(im asleep when he made joke most of the time tho), Now, here the tough part, test questions are extremely shaddy, 35% from the lecture 65% from the reading. READ THE BOOK THOUGHTFULLY AND IN DETAIL IN you WANT AN A.

It's really simple to pass with a C. If you try hard and study you'll get an A. His lectures do get boring at times but it's on the test so pay attention! He curves all of of his tests and there's no homework. Highly recommend!

I took several of this guy's classes. Just study and do your work. Not "easy" but reasonable expectations. COMMUNICATE with him. PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS and ASK QUESTIONS and you'll be fine. Who woulda figured? His expectations aren't what's difficult, it's the material that takes getting used to.

Mr. Willis was the best Science Teacher Ive had so far!! Hes funny, warm hearted and doesn't mess around. You use the text ALL THE TIME. However, all of his tests are based on the concepts in his power points, so print those, ask questions, GO TO CLASS, and you should be fine. His expectations are reasonable for a college course. I loved it!! =o)

My geology I have ever had. If you pay attention and take notes quizzes are easy and tests are not hard. The lab class all lab gave detailed instructions but he still explained it.

He is an awesome teacher! Rocks Rock, LOL! Seriously he is a good teacher very helpful and does his best to prepare you for tests.

HE IS A VERY NICE PROFESSOR, BUT MAN THAT CLASS IS HARD. FIRST MIDTERM HE STARTED OFF SAYING "JUST SO YOU GUYS KNOW THE AVERAGE SCORE STUDENTS OBTAIN ON THIS IS LESS THAN 50%" ... HE WAS RIGHT.

Mr. Willis uses "Edutainment," which is hilarious and very helpful when it comes to paying attention in class. There is a lot of homework/in-class assignments but they do help you w/ studying for midterms & exams. I would recommend this class for those who have trouble staying awake. Unlike a lot of teachers, he actually cares.

I really enjoyed this class this semester! He's really punny, and I love me a good pun! He does go off lecture sometimes, but it always relates to the class in some way or another. The extra tidbits weren't on tests, but they were great to learn anyways! All in all, he's a fun teacher with a relatively easy class if you can keep up!

Show up, he doesn't accept make up work for labs. Lab assignments were more difficult than I was expecting. He enjoys watching you struggle to find the answer but is usually pretty helpful if you have questions in class or via email. He tries to be funny and keep it light so you have to give him credit there.

If you need help, don't hesitate to bug him! His lectures are interesting and explained well. There is 4 tests, about 10 in class assignments, and takes attendance every day. Points will add up! READ THE BOOK and go over notes for the test and you should be fine. He does everything on a curve which helps. Lab class is harder than lecture.

Professor Willis is definitely an interesting character and I would highly recommend taking his class! Though it is not an easy A, it is worth the effort! Willis is always willing to help if you need it and he'll always make an effort to make you smile. He is hilarious and makes class exciting!

The lab for this class is much more fun than the lecture aspect.

First off, it's all on powerpoint. He pulls stuff from the book, puts it on the powerpoint, lectures, and uploads it MyGateway. He gives 2 exams, 4 quizzes (1 drop), 4 labs (1 drop), and requires 2 field trips. Lets you do a self guided trip for extra credit. MEMORIZE THOSE POWERPOINTS! Quizzes include one short answer that is moderate difficulty.

So understanding

Awesome professor!

Good professor. Don't skip lecture!

Professor Willis is very knowledgeable but make sure you read the labs before you attend class. If you miss class or assignments you will not pass. His sarcasm makes the class fun.

SA assignments are hard but the quizzes are easy. Tests are based on SA assignments.

Great professor who cares about the subject, which makes it enjoyable. If you attend class, ask questions, and do the homework you will do well. You get what you put into it.

He is hilarious, very sarcastic. I took his lab class and man is it difficult. Lots of students dropped. When i went to talk to him about my grade he was very nice and honest. He told me ask questions because it will help you better answer the lab questions and will help you gain points. Ask questions and you will pass.

Willis is the man. Professor Willis is extremely smart and he kinda resembles Walter White from Breaking bad , both physically and intellectually. I advise to pair up or create a study group because if you yourself are not a Earth Science major it will be Hard for you to pass the class on your own. His puns make the class so much enjoyable!!

My favorite proffessor at FJC. Definetly the funniest. I took him for earth science and loved it. He made rocks really interesting, now I annoy my friends and family with random facts. He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor which I loved. I would typically read over the notes once or twice and got an A on every exam. Not hard, little HW.

I'm a Spring Start student at a 4 year university and tried to finish my GEs at FCC. His class was honestly super easy compared to AP classes in high school, but I'm not sure how they would compare to other high school classes. The book was pretty much useless. I just did the online games until I mastered them and then reviewed the powerpoint!

I think Professor Willis is misunderstood. He's not a people person but is still a nice guy. He loves Science & expects students to take it serious. He values responsibility & will drop you if you don't commit to the class. The Labs were a bit too much work for just 1 credit but he will help and answer questions if you take the initiative to ask.

I disagree with the 2.8 rating. Yes, his quizzes are very tough but if you pay attention during lectures youll be okay. You can tell he is very passionate about what he teaches. He also tries to keep class interesting which is hard considering youre talking about rocks.

The lab class is pretty straight forward. Some labs can be pretty long and tedious, but not too difficult, especially if you work with other classmates. If you reach out for help, he is more than willing to help and explain. You definitely need to put time and effort into this class to get a good grade, but it is not impossible. Good Prof overall.

Professor Willis is really dedicated to helping you learn and do well in class. His online class grading was dependent solely on quizzes and games. Prep yourself for a ton of dad jokes.

I loved professor willis, very sarcastic but funny. Not a lot of homework, quizzes are solely based on lecture so really study the lectures. Will help you if you have questions.

Basically have to take really good notes during his lectures, STUDY his lectures, and you'll do good for his quizzes and exams. He doesn't assign hw. Graded on specifically weekly quizzes, midterm, and final. Drops lowest quiz score. Takes attendance in every class even over Zoom. Not bad overall. Offered a couple of extra credit opportunities.

Class is mostly weighted on quizzes. If its in the lecture, it could be on the quiz. Thank being said, if you take notes on everything he says during the lecture, you will do great on the quizzes. Lots of puns and lots of jokes. Makes content that is less accessible easy to digest. He does draw lots of pictures/diagrams that you need to copy down.

He was a great professor this semester, probably the best professor. His lectures are easy to follow along. Taking good notes is very important for his classes because his quizzes are based off of things he will mention in class. He has been very easy to reach on Canvas and is great with communicating outside of class. I would take his class again

Professor Willis's labs were great and easy to follow along. He gave us lots of time to understand the material and what was expected of us for the lab. He works hard to help all of his students exceed in his labs. Very fun class got to attend some very fun field trips with his class. Would 100% take again!

Fall 2020- He claims this semester he is experimenting with our grades being based more on homework rather than the exams. He decided on no final, only a midterm but the grading was more focused on the phase 1 project and a group assignment. He put you into the groups. The zoom records are uploaded after class.

Professor Willis may come off as "mean" but is incredibly great at teaching. At the beginning of the semester, I found myself nervous about his class and wondering if I was going to do well. He is passionate about lecturing; I was forced to learn, but I did & learned a lot about our planet Earth. Yes I would take again. Thanks Pro Marc Willis.