Incredibly clear, concise,and helpful instructor. He was born to teach, I've rarely met teacher like him, he is great all around. He is fair on his exams, quizes, report-marking. I just wish there were more teachers like him. Keep up the good work Mark. Highly recommended instructor. Cheers,

Awesome instructor... Prepares you well for quizzes and midterms. During lectures highlights important things to remember that might be used in tests. Friendly and helpful.

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Great teacher, very down to earth. Teaches the exact material needed and tests on it respectively. Textbook not needed which is extremely liberating for a student on a budget.

Mark is a great teacher! Put emphasis on what exactly is on the midterms therefore studying is straight forward. Explains really well! Love his class!

Amazing teacher- would take class again. Concise and to the point- very well rounded teacher!

Very good teacher, you will love him.

Excellent teacher. Concise and clear. Wants you to learn and goes the extra mile to get you there. Cares about the students. Take his class if you can!

One of the best profs I've ever had.

Hands down, best teacher I've ever had. Entertaining class, really cares about his students and is very fair. Obviously loves what he does and is very helpful. <3

awesomeness.

Great prof, tries to make material interesting..lots of knowledge on immunology. Took 1120 and 1220 with him. He is awesome!

best biology teacher ever !!!

Definitely one of the best instructors ive ever had! He is not an easy instuctor, and biology is not an easy subject. However, he makes it interesting and is always available for extra help. He makes a wonderful instructor and he has a passion for teaching, which is expressed on a daily basis.

amazing and helpful teacher. keeps the class environment light and fun. very intelligent as well.

Great instructor, very easy going and helpful. tests arn't easy, make sure you study his hand-out. He wants you to do well and is willing to help you out. Def. taking him for 1220. Super smart too!

He is an awesome instructor! Love him! He is smart and funny. He definitely wants you to succeed in his class. Wish there are a lot of teachers out there who has the passion to teach.

Amazingly great!

Mark is really helpful and can tell that he's passionate about what he teaches. His exams are not easy, but he will prepare you and you just gotta study hard like you're supposed to as a post secondary student. Classes are fun and interesting. He's one of the best profs!

Mark is a very passionate instructor who values student time and will give the most concise lectures possible on the subjects. He posted all of the notes and lecture slides online which was amazing, no need to take endless hurried notes, a real lifesaver. Always open to questions and a great sense of humor, lectures were never dry.

Great teacher. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone! He is definately there to inspire you and make sure you understand the material. If you don't get it, he will help you until you do. His humour kept our class going, but most of all the students probably kept him laughing to. I would definately take his class, it's a mistake if you don't

Mark, is one of most amazing instructors there is out there. He interacts with the students with great respect and kindness. He teaches from his heart and he comes in 2 hours early before the class to explain the material one to one. Honestly, he is one of the best instructors out there and other A&P instructors don't even compare.

Mark is the best teacher I've ever had. He is very specific about what you need to know for the exams and gives you practically 10% in extra credit if you do 2 presentations. He's funny and makes the class interesting. The people that do poorly in his class either do not like biology, or don't listen to what he tells you.

Listen in class, go to the review classes, ask lots and lots of questions - he will basically give you the answers to the tests, you just need to ask.

Make sure you go to all Mark's lectures. In class, he places emphasis on materials that are more important. He is a very tough marker (especially for a 1st year course) but if you study, try hard, and ask questions, you will do well.

My favourite teacher. Really cares about his students and teaches them what really matters and is important. I went into BIOL 1100 without BIO 11 or BIO 12 pre reqs and was able to A+ the first level uni course taught by him. He teaches the course content well and all you need to do to succeed in this course is apply yourself & take time to study.

Tough exams, but he is there to help! Replies to emails quickly and includes details in where to improve on. You need to put in the time to study, but what bio course don't you? I wish he was going to teach my other classes I needed.

Tough marker, total push over for anyone willing to whine for a better mark.

He's a tough grader and very particular but he basically gives you all the answers to the exams. You just need to ask LOTS of questions. Go to the reviews, and ask him anything and everything. He will emphasize on exam questions without you realizing. He gives 3x 10 mark questions per exam to choose from.. Learn them all and you'll do excellent

I see a lot of negative comments here, but I found Mark pretty amazing. He definitely is a hard marker, and very anal about details, but biology is a generally study-heavy subject, so if you are prepared to work hard, then you'll be just fine. Be sure not to bluff your answers, cause he deducts marks for wrong answers, even if the rest is right lol

Very good instructor! Fair, down to Earth, easy going, cristal clear teaching style and I can go on and on. Once in a while there comes the student who failed to blame it all on the instructor. Mark gives: his undivided attention when you have questions or need help, one on one explanations, marks if you prove you have a valid point! This is Mark!

Mark has a straight forward grading criteria. The tests are multiple choice and a lot of short answers. There are also extra credit to boost your grade! But, mark can be picky about word choice on short answer questions. He also takes attendance. Overall a good instructor.

I personally liked Mark. It is rare to see an instructor who wants to share knowledge the way he does it and who believes in the importance of exploring your potential. I found him inspiring. Very entertaining and has a great sense of humour. He explains the content well. He is there for you when you need it. I would choose him all over again!

I would like him to teach each and every course I need to take to complete my education. He's extraordinary!

I one word: amazing! Everyone loves him... So did I!

One of the best instructors I have ever had.... and I have been to three different universities/colleges. He really tries to keep the lectures interesting and interactive. His lectures are organized and contains the most important "must knows" about the units. He is very approachable and caring. Thanks Mark!

Awesome teacher! Understands the student. Very fair marker. Respectful. Approachable. Helpful. Smart. Other Bio profs dont compare to him. He is the best! Dont hesitate to take him.

Best bio prof ever! No hw . He tells you exactly what is in the exam and makes notes for you so you don't even need to buy the textbook. He is quite a funny instructor so class was always enjoyable. He is a fair marker and even gives you the long answer questions (in advance) for every exam. Took him for part 1 & 2

I took Mark's class for both 1100 and 1227, with no interest in Anatomy whatsoever. He was the most caring, funny, attentive teacher I have had in awhile. He has a gift. Only bases marks off of midterms and lab exams. Don't bother buying a text or coloring book - he has a website you can print lecture slides from.

Mark is an amazing teacher! Whether you like Biology/Anatomy or not is irrelevant; most students love his teaching style, helpfulness, kindness, dedication, not to mention his amazing looks. Only students who dont put any effort will dislike Mark, because he is a tough, but fair marker and wont give marks if the answer is made up. Go to class!

He provides lecture notes which are too comprehensive for this level of A&P, but he goes over the notes before exams and will tell students exactly what to focus on! This is a heavy course and he will deduct marks unless the answer is absolutely right. He has no sympathy for the student who slacks, disrupts the class or begs for passing. Hes fair!

This instructor is incredible!

The best for A&P at VCC! The others are not even close to how good Mark is, so take him without hesitation. Take the course seriously or dont bother taking it at all.

Mark is a phenomenal teacher. His lectures are very concise and clear and he always points out information that will be on midterms. He definitely knows his material when it comes to anatomy and is always willing to clarify difficult concepts. Very fair marker and super approachable. Put in the effort and you'll do very well in his class! :)

Amazing professor. I highly recommend him. Mark tells you what to study for based on his lecture notes and powerpoint slides. Textbook isnt required. 3 exams. No homework. Lab report isnt mandatory, but it is there for an extra boost. If hard work is put into studying, an easy high grade for sure. Thank you Mark for an amazing semester!

Loved Mark! Great instructor.

Mark is one of the best instructors I've had at VCC. He is very passionate at what he does and wants what is best for his students. He often give hints as to what is going to be on the exams which help a substantial amount. Give your time and effort and the overall result from it will leave you happy at the end of the course :) Good luck!

Mark was one of the best teachers Ive ever had. He is super caring and will go out of his way to help you understand the material. His notes are straight to the point and exams are covered under the material he teaches. Highly recommended him. If you do your part, you will get the grade you worked for.

Mark is a good instructor. Just attend his class, and be ready to memorize lots during this class. Tests are straight forward. Do the work and you will pass

I like that he posts all the study materials online. 3 tests are based entirely on the study guides. Notes are extremely detailed; he'll let you know what to study for. If you are only taking 1-2 courses, and good at self-teach, take his class. Yes, you'll need to memorize lots but pls, it's an AP class. PUT IN THE TIME NEEDED! Good luck to all.

To get an A or A+ in this course: 1. make your own summary notes based on his notes and PPT 2. make a flashcard for EACH QS on his study guide 3. before the exam, make a concise version of your summary notes with titles, subtitles, and keywords only. If you do all of the above, your grades WILL reflect your effort. Proven.

Mark has been one of the best biology teachers I have taken! I have had him for both Bio 1120 and 1220 and he makes learning the material and understanding it very easy. He has amazing lectures, practice exams and notes so there's no way you could be unprepared. He also very flexible and caring. Defs one of the best teachers i have had.

Mark is a pretty good prof. His classes aren't super fun or inspirational, but they're not bad either. His lectures are short, especially considering how much content there is, but it's easy to learn on your own through his notes. I think he's pretty lax and easy-going compared to other bio profs. Put in the effort and you'll get a good grade.

Explains very well and straightforward

One the best profs I've ever had. I studied twice a week for 3 hours with no previous experience in biology. I got A I. 1120 and A+ in 1220. I highly recommend Mark. He is one of the rarest profs who actually loves teaching and cares about his students. It is not an easy course, but Mark makes it doable. it's an easy pass.

Mark is a good professor. I did enjoy his classes. His exams are also pretty straightforward if you study from the learning objectives. The only con is that he can be a bit sloppy with the marking. It is the end of the semester, and we have only received our grades for the first midterm and lab exam....

He lays it all out clearly - if you watch his lectures and use his study guides and notes you will do well