Hes a great professor but you just got to get to know him

Ive had Mark Collins in several classes, he is a great guy and would do anything for his students to succeed. He works with students and also makes sure his students understand there assignments. His syllabus is a great way to follow along with the year as it highlights every assignment and lecture given to a tea. Often gives second chances on HM

I really enjoy this teacher we did a fun project making a drone and learned alot alot about drones more than any other class.

Mr. Collins is a good professor. He has a strong passion for unmanned systems and teaching his students. He loves to see his students have fun and learn. His class was really fun and I learned the more about drones than ever before.

Mr. Collins has a unique ability to see the potential in his students. He is very clear about his policies and grading but he will let students know when students slip up and give them a chance to catch up. I should know because he did the same for me and I appreciate all he has done to help me as a student and as a person as well.

Mr. Collins is a wonderful professor I have had the opportunity to have a couple of classes with him now and he is just a great teacher. He really knows his stuff and is extremely caring of his students. and when you are having those down days and you need some laughter in there he really knows how to get you going.

I liked this teacher.

it was a great class. learned a lot of information about UMS.

Prof. Collins definitely has lecture heavy courses and its true that sometimes it gets kinda boring or hard to follow along, but he really knows the info and is definitely passionate about it. All of the info and more is there, just pay attention in the lectures. He offers fantastic feedback and is a great resource to use if you have questions.

His class was really good for someone like me who was a fresh face in unmanned systems.

Professor Collins is a good guy and is very enthusiastic about the future of unmanned systems. A bit lecture-heavy, but overall, a respectable teacher.

Great enthusiasm when it comes to drones. I wish this class was taught a little more hands on though.

Very good instructor

Professor Collins usually is pretty laid back, he gets off track when he starts talking about things happening in the new relating to aviation however usually it is related. His class is pretty easy as long as you turn in the work.

The overall class was not too bad. The exams are hard and it's difficult to study for. Mr. Collins is a respectable teacher and does his best to help but his teaching style is not for everybody. He truly cares for his students and tries to find good opportunities for them like internships. The class material is really interesting too.

The information was presented well and was very interactive and interested in students.

Mr. Collins really cares about his students success and it clearly stands out. He does not have the most knowledge in the industry, but his effort to expose the students to the knowledge and hands-on activity. He truly loves what he does and he brings that positivity to every class. I have never had a professor care about student success more.

I really enjoyed being in his class and actual learned a lot about drones more than I did in any class and about the sensors which will really benefit me in future jobs and I believe this class will benefit anybody that does this class with Professor Collins. God bless him.

Mr. Collins is a great professor. He is very knowledgeable. He is a good listener and gives great feedback.

Kind Caring Teacher. Is slowly learning to organize his blackboard more if he gets that down he should be a good teacher.

Mr. Collins is a great professor that cares about his students success. His knowledge about UMS is growing, but he makes a conscious effort to implement hands on activity which grows the students success heavily. It is clear that he loves aviation & loves teaching.

Great professor and great man. Always in a good mood and ready to learn. Likes to get to know the students. Doesnt go into a whole lot of detail about the lessons. Power points are right from the book, and doesnt go into a whole lot of detail, so reading is very necessary, but he has fantastic knowledge about systems and will help if you need it

I thought Professor Collins was overall a pretty good professor for the semester. Most of his material was different to what i am used to seeing, so it was nice having him teach us. I thought this class could be improved with an increase of hands on activities and learning.

Mr. Collins uses his lengthy experience in aviation maintenance to bring real world scenarios to the classroom. Class is lecture heavy but really only way to teach aircraft systems. He cares about his student's success and wants graduates to find good jobs.

Great man who has a passion for aviation and lecturing. Has a great knowledge about aviation and systems. He expects you to be on his level with knowledge, so he doesnt go into as much detail as he should, so read the book. He does want you to know the info, so he will help if you need it. He was a great professor and i would absolutely take again

Really great professor and guy.

You will definitely need to pay attention since there's a lot to cover. Prof Collins really wants you to succeed, so ask him if you have any questions. And there's test every Friday.

Mr. Collins is very friendly and willing to help go over content.

Quizzes weekly over lectured material from that week. Go to class, pay attention, and understand concepts.

Lectures every week. Hands-on experiences a few times out of the semester. He is always caring about you and if you ask him for help he is so happy you asked and will take time out of his day to help answer those questions.

I enjoyed how enthusiastic Mr. Collins was about UMS. Has very interactive classes and lectures.

Do your homework, listen in class, ask questions, get and A.

He was very knowledgeable about the subject of this class. He was always bringing in events that were happening in the world doing with drones. He is very passionate about what he is teaching.

In this class, he linked what he was teaching with how it could be used in the real world very well. He also had us use some of the school drones for the first time.

It will take a lot of out of class studying to pass the tests, but he is extremely enthusiastic about the UMS industry and shows how students can get into it.

He is a fairly good instructor. He is very involved with his students. So if you are not doing good in his class, he will let you know about it and push you to do better. I would suggest him as an instructor.

Mr. Collins is an absolute legend, he's down to chat with basically whoever as long as you go up to him and just like when I was in his other classes, it's pretty prevalent he cares for each of his students. I would just definitely make sure for future semesters that drone kits have the things inside them that they need lmao.

A good guy

The class is very hands on and we spent most of the time trouble shooting. It took a lot of patience to move forward

Make sure you study for the actual exam.

This course pushes your knwoledge when it comes to sUAS. While it was hard this course allowed me to expand my knowledge tremendously.

Lectures a lot with powerpoints.

Mr. Collins is a very nice guy, but many people struggled with this class due to the lack of structure. There were many problems that Mr. Collins was unable to help with, so students were left to reach out to online tech support in the hopes that they would have an answer. Be ready to spend mandatory hours working outside of class.

Enthusiastic about teaching UMS and loves SpaceX

Very hands on which is great. Do a lot of things on your own.

Knows alot about the field of study and does a good job of getting that across. Likes to get to know his students.

Made consuming the content much easier when he would go over it with us and helped us.

Had a great time building a drone all semester. I learned a lot with the hands-on class time. I also got closer with a lot of my classmates over the course of the semester.

I really enjoyed having Mr. Collins as one of my instructors. He is very respectable and knows a lot about the subject he teaches which is very helpful.

I enjoyed being in Professor Collins class, He is a great teacher with much information over UMS, the class is test oriented so make sure to study.

The class is fast past. However, the professor is willing to provide extra help.

He's a great professor. He wants to see his students succeed you just need to show the effort

Dr. Collins is a very passionate and knowledgeable professor who really understands what he teaches. He knows a lot about the subject and it shows in his lectures. Showed up early for class every day and tried to keep an upbeat attitude about it.

I thought Dr. Collins taught with a lot of passion about unmanned systems. He was on time every day and presented well-thought-out lecture topics that kept me interested in the future of unmanned systems.

Dr. Collins always came to class prepared with a lecture and had simple homework assignments to go with the lectures. These assignments were not hard and did not take long to do. He also incorporated outside hands on time with the class.

Overall, I think Collins was an above average Professor at ISU. His class is very homework heavy but as long as you pay attention in class the homework and tests are easy. I think he is one of the most passionate professors on campus and sad to see someone who cares as much as he does not only about the course material but also his students leave.

Dr. Collins does a good job of sharing knowledge with his students, then allowing them to work hands on with the drones. There is a lot of lectures, but they are filled with information and give you the knowledge necessary to pass the exams. Overall, Dr.Collins is a great professor who takes pride in his work and wants his students to succeed.

I believe Dr. Collins did a great job teaching Unmanned Systems. Before I took this class, I had no knowledge of drones and UMS as a whole. I think his curriculum was excellent for introducing UMS. We also got to do many drone flight exercises outside of class which was super fun and helpful.

Mr. Collins' class is unavailable elsewhere and he puts in effort to relate subjects to other aviation majors. He invests time in research and shares knowledge with students. Despite being lecture-heavy, the hands-on experience is worthwhile.

Professor Collins was a great instructor, I believe some students didn't take him seriously due to his kindness and easy going nature. The class assignments were light and easy to understand. Compared to other professors in the aviation department he was a enjoyable and memorable teacher, and the information taught in the class was very eye opening

Dr. Collins did a great job with preparation for class every week. He did a great job mixing lectures and hands-on learning. He was always in class on time and expected the most out of us because he gave us his most. You can tell he really knows the topics of his lectures due to his preparation and research for the class.

Dr. Collins knows a lot about what he is teaching. This class is given to Pro flight and aviation management students who don't really want to take a class about unmanned systems. These students don't care about the class and that is not the fault of Dr. Collins. Dr. Collins is very knowledgeable and will help you if you ask him to.

Colins was one of the best professors I've had at ISU. He knows his material and is very enthusiastic about everything UMS. overall, he is not only caring about the classwork and material but also the people who take his class. Always willing to respond to questions and have in depth conversations.

Professor Collins was a great instructor I believe some students didn't take him seriously due to his kindness and easy going nature. The class assignments were light and easy to understand. Compared to other professors in the aviation department he was an enjoyable and memorable teacher and the information taught in the class were very eye opening

Dr. Collins is a very knowledgeable professor. I can tell he really knows the topic of UMS well. He shows up to teach class very enthused and excited; you can tell he is passionate about the subject. I'm glad that hands-on assignments were implemented into the curriculum & appreciate the thought that went into planning these hands-on assignments.

Professor Collins is very knowledgeable about the topic of Unmanned Systems. He provides informative lectures during class and provides hands-on work. You can tell that Professor Collins really cared about Unmanned systems and teaching the students all about it.

Dr. Collins tries very hard to keep the class engaged with interesting topics and new material. Dr. Collins has a relaxed work load and his teaching style includes a lot of reading material. Dr. Collins also does a great job helping students and always responded to my emails quickly. Very passionate teacher who you can tell cares a lot.

Professor Collins shows great passion and knowledge on the topic of Unmanned Systems. I knew nothing about unmanned systems before this class, but I've learned a lot and have now decided to make it a double major. He was willing to help before and after class, which was very beneficial. He is a great teacher and I enjoyed my time with him.

Dr. Collins was very knowledgeable and passionate about unmanned systems and aviation as a whole. I admit I struggled to stay focused as I am not overly interested in unmanned systems, but I do see the importance and application of the topics. I think that he is a very pleasant and consistent professor overall.

This class was a learning experience. The material introduced in this class is very new to the entire industry, so it makes it difficult to fully comprehend right away. Mr. Collins is extremely knowledgeable of the information that he is teaching and it shows by his ability to talk about these topics for hours upon hours.

I took Dr. Collins's UMS 281 class. I was very pleased with how the class was conducted and how he taught. He was both very knowledgeable and taught with vigor and passion. Although homework was hard, it was always doable. Along with quizzes and tests, study and you won't fail. Tests are open book which is a big win in my book. It was great.

I enjoyed taking Dr.Collins' class. He's very educated and passionate about unmanned systems. His class is very engaging, as he relates UMS to other aspects of aviation and the future of it. The class covered subjects in class, then took to the outside to practice them. It's a shame Dr. Collins is leaving, because he was a real asset to ISU.

During my time in the UMS 281 class, I found his teaching to be from the heart. He is very knowledgeable in his field and can answer any and all questions asked pertaining to the subject. He does use a lot of PowerPoint but they were all useful and I found myself using them to assist me in homework and studying. Overall, I enjoyed this class.

Dr. Collins is a amazing professor, he's very knowledgeable about UMS. He is easy to understand, as well as give good feedback on assignments. Some of his classes are both lectured and hands on, he is truly a diamond in the rough in the aviation department here at ISU.

Great guy really cool to get to know! And has made the UMS Program better!

I have had Dr. Collins for 4 years now and believe that I am a better person from having him as a professor. I have learn about what direction I want to go with in the future. I have always enjoyed his classes and I have learned a lot about UMS that I never would have be able to find out without his classes.

Dr. Collins is a great professor and is very knowledgeable on the subject of UMS. Throughout his teaching, I've learned a vast amount about unmanned systems. He's very respectable and loves to engage with students. He's a caring man and just wants to see his students succeed. He's passionate about UMS and wants his students to be as well.

I think this professor is very knowledgable and is capable of putting together many classes. Prof. Collins cares for his students but make complicated and repetitive assignments. He will assist you when asked but may over complicate things.

Dr.Collins did a great job professing my 211 class. I have also had collins in 281 and 181 and after reading some of his past reviews I'm blown away. I really enjoyed Dr.Collins and all the material he presented whenever I had him in class. I cannot believe some of the hate he is getting for showing up and doing his absolute best each day.

This was my first semester with Dr. Collins. Collins is super nice and very smart. He truly blew me away with his vast knowledge of systems. Yes, there are a lot of PowerPoints, but he would walk around the class and discuss with students instead of reading off a slide. It's not his fault that over half of the class didn't care or pay attention.

Aircraft systems itself is not the MOST interesting topic unless you're super passionate about aviation, but Collins is so full of information that he keeps you locked in. It baffles me how much he just knows off the top of his head. Anytime you have a question he'll answer it in superior detail. Great professor. #CollinsforPresident

This was my first semester with Mr. Collins, and I learned so much about Aircraft systems. You won't find a more passionate professor. He creates PowerPoints with important information from the weekly reading and spends the beginning of class going over this information just from the top of his head, showing how well is he prepared, and cares!

This was my first year having Mark Collins as a professor. I thought he did a great job teaching it, he is very passionate about it too. He tries to get everyone involved and interested by doing assignments were the students get to go outside and actually get a mini lesson from a upper level student on how to fly a real drones! I enjoyed this class

Dr.Collins is incredibly knowledgeable in unmanned systems. I cannot believe the negative feedback he is receiving. Day in and day out he puts in so much effort to have the best material and be prepared for each class. I loved having him as a professor and would definitely recommend.

I have had Dr. Collins since I transferred to ISU for my UMS classes. I always enjoy being in his classes. I was even a lab assistant and he always made sure that I was asking the right questions and checking the right components. He is very knowledgeable in Unmanned Systems and asked about how we are doing in his classes. I will miss him.

Sometimes the grades you receive don't quite match the grading criteria and that is something that I struggled with but other than that he is a good guy and seems to care about the program. I have had him as a professor for 3 years and haven't had any major troubles in his classes. Overall he is a solid teacher.

Overall, his passion for the subjects that he is teaching makes him standout from other professors. Collins wants to continue to learn more and wants the same for his students.

I had Dr. Collins for my UMS 281 class. I never had any issues with him in this class. From what I've seen in the classroom, he is a solid teacher passionate about what he teaches. You do not see that in a lot of teachers around campus. I think he gets a bad rep because his class is not easy. It is challenging but rewarding when the work is put in.

I have only taken one class with Mark Collins as a professor. The class is focused heavily with lectures because of it being an introductory course. However, being able to get hands on with the drones was very helpful to gain a greater interest in the field. Overall he is knowledgeable and cares about the field as a whole.

The people who complain about this course or the professor are babies. The professor made the class well-organized and easy. There are weekly assignments that are very easy. Tests are open book and not hard. Very easy course overall.

I think overall that you have taught me a lot throughout the courses I have had with you. The only thing that I would recommend is doing more hands-on assignments. I think once I graduate I will use the things I have learned from you and apply them to my future job.

As a student in Mark Collins' class, I can confidently say that he is an exceptional professor to say the least. His passion for teaching and dedication to his students is unparalleled, making him one of the most knowledgeable educators I have had the pleasure of learning from. Mark is a very dedicated researcher and expert in his field. Recommend