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Mark is a good teacher and is highly recommended. If you do all the lab reports and study well, you should make a good grade in his class. My only drawbacks is he includes so much busy work, whether its completing the assignments in the back of the chapters, doing lab experiments (3 cat dissections in one semester!), or watching videos from 1980.
Very nice professor, loves to help students and quick with responses. It does require a lot of reading but if you do pay attention in class and do the mastering A&P quizzes, you are good to go.
Mark is a great teacher. His lectures go by really fast so you do have to pay attention! Reading what was covered in class is highly recommended. Choose option A on the grading scale n you'll do fine. All the extra work will be better for in the long run. The class is not easy n test are not easy.
Great teacher. Very enthustiastic. Gives students the chance to improve their grades with extra credit.
Great professor! Very fair. Very approachable. His tests are exactly what he says they will be - if you do the quizzes and essays you should be fine. He is very knowledgeable and makes the lecture go by quickly and understandably. I totally recommend his class.
He's Adorable. He's got a cool club-kid look going but don't let that fool you, he definitely knows his stuuf. Make sure you keep up with his lectures and study the PP he has online. If you do that you'll do great. He's very fair and will only test on what is covered in class (not like some other teachers I know). You'll get back what you put in
He is a very good instructor.This is a lot of material, but he knows what he is teaching. He is fair, he tells it like it is.He has different grading options to help you out. Definitely recommend taking him.
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER AND KNOWS THE INFORMATION! HE HAS A VERY SMARTH MOUTH , BUT DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL. HE TEACHES THE ENTIRE CLASS PERIOD! BREAKS WERE VERY RARE!STUDY THE HIGHLIGHTS IN THE BOOK AND STUDY GUIDES AND YOU WILL PASS THE CLASS! I RECEIVED AN A!
Took A and P over the summer. Prof. Graves knows the information and makes it interesting. He is always ready to give us as much info as he can and is open to student feedback. It was challenging to learn that much info over the summer but with the help of extra credit after each test and PP and online quizzes and homework I retained so much!
Great teacher! He stays on task the entire period, don't plan on getting out of class early. He teaches well and is extrememly easy to learn from him but he moves quickly! If you learn fast and want to have a few laughs in class take his! Very funny!
Very clear, provides ways for you to get the best grade that you can (you must be willing to work for it). He makes learning fun.
If you want to learn take him!!!! Graves is the Best! He does know his stuff but he does tend to teach a bit fast. But don't worry; He will answer any questions you need help with. He is Always on top of things, Answers email fast, and He stays after for any student that needs his help.
WOW I wish I had known about him before. I'd have taken w.e class I could with him. One of the BEST, FUNNIEST, EASIEST, AMAZING professor I ever had. He is a visual teacher and from experience with both A&P 1 AND 2, I have come to realize, visual is the best way to go. In summary, I 100% recommend him. And according to girls, he's pretty cute.
In one word "GREAT"! He knows his stuff. Can be a little tricky but he just wants you to learn. I would highly recommend him just know that you will not get out of class early. He teaches up to the last minute but it's for YOUR benefit. Makes class fun at times with some of his comments. Really liked him. He's cute too.
Very intelligent guy. Can word things to a level that everyone can understand though. Really enjoyed his class. Learned a lot.
Great teacher and very intelligent. He loves teaching this class and is willing to help you anytime that you need it. Funny guy, just a little horrible at drawing....do the assignments that he gives you and you're good to go.
Excellent teacher. Friendly and intelligent. This is a difficult course, so it requires time outside of class, so it's a plus to have a teacher who is willing to meet with you at those times and offer study methods, guides, extra credit, etc. Mr Graves is excellent.
Why aren't all teachers like this? He is very nice, willing to help you if you are having problems or unsure, doesn't make you feel intimidated to ask a question. He is funny! gives extra credit and will meet with you if you are having problems! Wish i could take him again. if you want to understand things and get a good grade take him!
Mr. Graves is a great teacher who wants his students to do well in his class. He's always available to help students who may need additional help outside of the class hours.
Do not believe you can miss or relax in this class. I took this class during a mini-mester 6 weeks. It was a "LOT" of work. I felt so overwhelm with husband, kids and this class. Lots to juggle. The teacher is fair, but doesn't bend the rules. He offers extra-credit which requires work. Its not easy to receive the point, but helps at the end.
Professor Graves really cares and he is always available to assist. He gives extra credits to ensure a passing grade.If you are having difficulties, speak to him, he will go out of his way to help. You will have to do the work and please read your book, and pay close attention to the 12 Cranial Nerves, and you should be okay.
Professor Graves is very good and passionate about what he does. He is always ready to assist students and the bottom line is he does not want you to just pass his class but go away with quality knowledge of the subject as well. It was an absolute privilege and honor to have had him as a Professor for A&P wouldn't have had it any other way. Kudos!!
i just had mr..graves for the accelerated course of bio 1611 and lab. hes a great teacher. its ALOT of info so you need to do the work but hes there to help and gives plenty of extra credit to help you along the way. Take him if you are concerned about doing well but again get ready to work and forget about family friends and your social life!
This class was amazing! It was a lot of work though, but as long as you do the quizzes and homework on mattering A&P, you should be fine! ALL, i mean ALL, of his test questions were from the quizzes. NO JOKE! He is really fair and provides tremendous extra credit opportunities! I ended up with an B.
Mr. Graves is the most good looking teacher I've ever had! His voice is so great that I would never fall asleep in his class. His lecture was a little boring because all he did was went through the power points. If he had done something else to teach then it would be better. Overall, i highly recommend this teacher only if you don't have work.
interesting class. Ended up with a B. he provides a lot of extra credit, but they are hard and fill in the blanks. if you want to learn, then take him. don't go out and look for easy teachers because you won't find a professor like him. he is great! hot looking too! lol. Easy A.
this guy is awesome, plenty of extra credit, if you know the information you won't have any problems doing his extra credit or the test, very easy A, highly highly recommend this guy, and my friend thinks he is really HOT, i do too
Professor Graves is a nice guy, and his biology lab class is not hard. If you are moderately interested in the subject matter, you will do well. Just don't expect to get out early; he likes to hear his own voice. A lot. :)
Mark is an awesome teacher. Had him for A&P lecture and lab and Micro lab as well. If you show up, pay attention, and do the work, you'll do fine. I wouldn't say it was an EASY A but he does give extra credit which helps out a lot. Definitely recommended.
Professor Graves is one of the best things that ever happened to GPC. He is a good and passionate professor who cars about his students. More workload but in the end you acquire the knowledge and he is also considerate. Highly recommended.
Mr. Graves was excellent. He is easy to take, as long as you pay attention in class you will do just fine. He is passionate and entertaining, and cares about his students. I highly recommend Mr. Graves. PS: Respect his rules and you will have no issues with him.
Hard Class! Lab Stressful! NOT an Easy A. Too many extra credit assignments & quizzes in Lab. Don't expect to have a life, if you want to do well in the class. When unsure, he likes to say, "What do you think or is it right?" Not cool when trying to understand something. The speed in the class is FAST! Must stay on top of info! I got an A, but hard
PROFESSOR GRAVES IS COOL, BUT HE IS EXTREMELY HARD GRADER. MAKE SURE YOU KEEP AN "A" IN HIS CLASS. A LOT OF WORK FOR LAB AND HE COPIES EVERYTHING FROM DR HOLLIER. THIS WAS HIS SECOND SEMESTER TEACHING BIOL NEEDS MORE EXPERIENCE IN LAB. HE TELLS "IT'S NOT THAT EASY IN NURSING SCHOOL" , SO TRIES TO TEACH US LIKE WE IN NURSING SCHOOL.
I took the Lab portion of this. He is awesome. Very easy class if you pay attention. Professor Graves is super helpful and very funny. Tests are a bit hard but if you study you will be fine. Offers a lot of extra credit. :) TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
I took 1611 and 1612 with him. He's really good - if you study the power points in lecture, pay attention during lab and do all the assigned work, you will get an A or a B. Attending lecture didn't really help me but do whatever suits your learning style best =) Also, he assigns a lot of extra credit which definitely helps!
Mr. Graves is one of the best professors I've ever had. It's clear he really wants his students to succeed - I've never had any teacher so willing to stay after class, answer e-mails, etc., anything to help his students really understand the subject matter. Stay on top of Mastering A & P and do all his extra credit, and an A is very doable.
professor graves is one of those rare cool teachers.Hes *extremely* patient! my god, this guy is patient! hes out to make your life easier, not harder. gpc professors, take notes. this guy knows how to make students comfortable and less stressed. i looked forward to my lab everyday because of him. TAKE HIM. BEST science teacher hands down! <3
He is awesome. Its no wonder why all of the comments on here are positive. The material itself isn't easy so as long as you read his power points and do mastering A&P, you should be fine. He is very patient and willing to help his students. I really appreciate him as a professor and the fact that he is truly here to help. He rocks. Summer 2012
Professor Graves is awesome. Helps his students out in every way he can. Very easy going. Would recommend him!!
Mr. Graves is an excellent professor. I took him over the summer for biology 2107. It was kinda intense because of the short time frame. His tests are pretty hard but if you do your work and study hard, you will do fine. Although he does not curve his test, he offers extra credit which is VERY helpful. I would definitely recommend him.
Great and awesome instructor. Powerpoints VERY helpful and extra credit opportunities given unheard of. Easy to approach & speak to.
This guy is a great teacher but his tests come directly from the mastering biology test bank. Anything he teaches in class is barely on the test. If you're taking him, be sure to study the test banks and online quiz's, TRUST ME they help more than his power point slides. I personally would NOT recommend him but if your stuck with him GOOD LUCK!!
VERY NICE AND HELPFUL BUT THERE WAS NO CLASS BOOK, NO PPE, OR GLOVES FOR THE CLASS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES. DID NOT LIKE THE CLASS HE'S SMART MOUTH ASK A QUESTION DON'T GET NO DIRECT ANSWERS. DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS HE GIVES A LOT OF WORK FOR A (1) CREDIT HOUR CLASS.DON'T TAKE HIM PLARISM FROM DR. HOLLINGER WORK.
Mr. Graves is amazing professor. His age may feel a little intimidating, however, overall he is good at what he does. I love the way he grades. It is very fair. Yes it is definitely a lot of work and the class is hard itself. He gives many opportunities to do well in the class. Take advantage of all the extra credits. They are WORTH the time.
He is AWESOME. Tons of extra credit. HE really wants you to do well in the class and will always help. I took his lab, we had a paper due and he stayed after for 2 days, helping me with all my corrections and answered every question that I had. Take him you won't be disappointed.
He is amazing professor, he always want to help student when you ask to help. His test is not really easy, but if you study, and you ar not lazy, you can get "A". But if you ar lazy, you cannot go through his teaching. I took 1611 half term class, it was not easy because we went through all material too fast!other than that eveything was good!
I TOOK HIS CLASS FOR A 1/2 SEMESTER AND BOY WAS THERE A LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE!!HE GIVES ALOT OF EC IN LECTURE AND LAB.HIS TEST AREN'T REALLY EASY BUT IF YOU DO MASTERING A&P THAT WILL HELP YOU SOME WHAT.HE IS HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING.BUT TO TEACH CLASS HE JUST RAMBLES THROUGH HIS POWERPOINT AND ITS HARD TO CRASMP THE CONCEPTS FOR THE TEST.
I took him for 1/2 sem and if that is what he is offering DO NOT TAKE IT. He is nice, gives lots of EC but it's not worth that much. He is helpful but goes over the info way too fast. He doesn't give a study guide for final so you must just study EVERYTHING you have over the entire semester. Which is 15 chapters. DON'T TAKE A HALF SEMESTER!!!
I took Dr. Grave's half mester A&P lecture & lab and it's A LOT of info to take in but you can make an A if you put effort into all your assignments. He gives so much EC and is very helpful. He always makes himself available to help his students. He talks fast but gave lots of helpful metaphors and examples. I really enjoyed his class. TAKE IT! :)
Mr. Graves is a really great professor. i took his half semester lecture/ lab and boy did it went by FAST! He gives us a lot of busy work but they are very helpful. There are lots of extra credits! He was an interesting professor so i never fell asleep in his class even though i took a 7am lecture. i highly recommend taking him =). Thanks Mr. Grave
Great professor at GPC very kind and helpful.LAB MICRO YOU REALLY WORK HARDER BECAUSE A LOT OF MATERIALS TO COVER.BUT REMEMBER HE WILL NEVER HURT YOUR GRADE. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN JUST TAKE HIM . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.!!!!!!!
Professor Graves is awesome! I was nervous about Microbiology prior to class...Mr. Graves humor adds to the class and subject so you are not bored to death! He is very patient and helpful,there is no reason to not do well in his class. If you pay attention,come to class you will do great! I learned so...much!
Professor Graves is a very good. He definitely knows his stuff! The 8 week course is challenging if you have a full time job, but if you take notes and do the pre test on mastering A and P you should do well. He also adds humor into his teaching which makes it more interesting and easier to retain. I would recommend him.
Professor Graves is an amazing instructor. He is very helpful when it comes to the course material and a students hectic schedule. He is also very personable and makes coming to class enjoyable. He offers extra credit and his lab reports are pretty straight forward. I would recommend him anytime. He is amazing.
Prof. Gaves is an awsome teacher. He is ever helpful, understanding, caring, amazing, makes sure that you understand his teaching, makes the class interesting, he has an open door policy. He is always ready to help. I will recommend him to anyone.
Mr.Graves is the BEST. he really wants his students to pass. he is very helpful and always available for his students.i took him for both lecture and lab half semester. it was alittle hard but prof. Graves made it an ease. just come to class,and do the extra credit you will be fine.overall a great proffesor HIGHLY RECOMENDED! Thank you Mr.Graves
Dr. Graves is by far my favorite professor. He keeps course material interesting & is always available to students if they have questions. He's opened-minded & allows you to debate on questions w/o taking offense. Minimester went by quickly but he kept us upto par with his powerpoints & provides extra credit opportunities. I highly recommend him!
To start, The average on the final was a 64. "Study guides" are not helpful. Illustrations on the board that are announced to be on the test, were not. Mastering A&P IS extra credit, however it doesn't prep you for the test.If you have a full time job& 2 other classes,I DO NOT SUGGEST save your time and money for a full semester course.
Very good professor, top quality and very very helpful. One of the best things that ever happened to Georgia Perimeter College. If you want to me successful in your future Nursing or Healthcare career he is the best Professor to have. Very helpful always ready to assist his students. Gives you extra credit and loads of quizzes to make you learn.
Great guy not so great of a teacher. 64 was average on midterm. He doesn't prepare you for the test like he should I studied exactly what he told us to and most of it was not there. Great lab teacher but don't take him for lecture. Many students sugar coat comments for him(don't trust the comments you've been warned)
Lots of great reviews for him, not sure what was diff. about this sem. maybe a new book/mastering A&P was the problem.The class goes fast,& the study guides do not "guide" the way you would think for a 1/2 sem. course.very nice guy, Im sure he was great help for those that had time to get to office hours. parents/full time workers- not suggested.
Mr.Graves is a good microbiology lab teacher.HE is willing to look over your lab reports before you turn in on turnitin.com.We had five lab reports,ten quizzes icollege,unknown reports,drawings,midterm,and final.He drop two quizzes and give alot of extra credit ,so there is not excuse to fail his class.I recommend his class. I got aB
SUPER HELPFUL! That said, speaks a mile a minute & seemingly hasn't mastered the art of speaking to his students like they don't the subject! That is an art form for the sciences, assuming your students know the material is a huge mistake & can leave students feeling overwhelmed! This is an INTENSE course, no matter the instructor & he is HELPFUL!
He is real sweet. Seems nice like he wants everyone tk understnad. He's a cute kid too except the eminem hair colur he is real young! Gives study guides and big heads up on what you better no. Havent finished yet but got a C on firt test and a B on second. Extra credit for tests too.
Too much pressure on students. Lots of assignments are due which are not helpful at all because you can't see the feedback after doing them till after the tests. The average of the tests is around 60 and it is very hard to get extra credit points because the extra credit questions are very hard. Study guides are not very helpful as well.
Professor Graves is an excellent teacher. His classes aren't easy, but they aren't painfully difficult either. He is very interested in teaching and will work very hard to teach students all of the difficult concepts. There are a lot of assignments in his class, but they all help you to prepare and pass the exams and final. I recommend him.
This class is very hard, mr graves is helpful when you go to his office hours, but in the class, he doesn't teach, he summurise everything, for someone who is taking the first time its overwhelming.i wouldn't recommend, plus he gives a lot of exercise, which impossible to do when the time is so short, and he grades so harsh, that is all.
It's A&P people. If you cant handle the work load, how you going to survive in the work force! Grow up or take a different class. He's as good as a Biology professor you goina get at a community college.
Professor Graves is an excellent teacher. He really cares about teaching and learning, which is rare nowadays. He knows his subject matter very well and is always available to help. He isn't the easiest teacher, but the results are that you learn a lot more in his class. His lessons are focused, and he always has extra time to help if needed.
Fantastic! I got my A! If you work hard through semester & do all work available to you through mastering, if you attend class & pay attention you can bank on an A or B. Graves his high energy, silly & offers a lot of extra help. Do ALL the work, & extra credit don't have to stress about the HARD finals. Great professor, wish he taught full 1612!
He is an Amazing Instructor! He is funny, clear, and to the point. And... you actually LEARN.
Anatomy and Physiology is a tough course. Mr. Graves is smart and knows the subject. But, he needs more experience with presenting the material to students and teaching as a whole. Too many tests. But, he is very fair with grading. I earned a B. My opinion, ask him to clarify concepts if you are unsure.
I think this Guy is over-rated. I am taking his class right now (Summer 2013)and took the mid-term yesterday. His study guide is not a guide, but all the materials we covered so far. his mid-term exam was highly Unorganized. Pls TAKE SOMEONE ELSE to save your GPA
NOT GOOD. Crams way too much into a summer semester (5 lab reports over 3-5 exercises, 10 quizzes, midterm, 25 histology drawings, unknowns, comprehensive final). Goes EXTREMELY fast during lecture. Interrupts class with jokes and analogies that get annoying towards the end of the semester. Only helpful thing is everything is on Icollege...
Professor Graves is an extremely helpful and understanding professor. He makes himself available via, phone, e-mail and office. He answers questions promptly. The course is a lot of work, especially for the summer semester but if you are a dedicated student and knows what it takes to be successful, you should have no problem! TAKE THIS CLASS!
I just took Professor Graves for Microbiology lab over the summer. It was an extremely fast paced class and was not easy. We did a total of six lab reports, 24 drawings and 10 online quizzes but he gives you plenty of opportunities for extra credit. If you truly want to learn the subject and have the time to put into this class he is a great choice
He is very helpful teacher, the class for nature is extremely hard but he gives you opportunities to increase your grades, not so easy but if you want to learn, you have to STUDY!!
I love the way he grade, he gives you a lot of opportunities, I thought that I would not be able to pass the class bc the nature of the class is hard, he was awesome explaining, I'm not so good student, but I really gave my 100%, he saw that and in every student and we appreciate that. TAKE HIM HE IS AWESOME!
omggg I LOVE THIS GUY SO MUCH.I TOOK HIM AND IVE REALLY ENJOYED HIS TEACHING STYLE.READ THE BOOK AND GO OVER POWERPOINTS AND YOU WILL DO FINE.MAKE SURE YOU DO THE EXTRA CREDIT FOR MASTERING a&P BECAUSE IT GIVES YOU POINT ON YOUR TEST.I WISH I COULD TAKE HIM FOR MY SECOND HALF LECTURE BUT HE ONLY DOES HALF TERMS NOW.STUDY&&PAY ATTENTION,,I GOT AN A!
Mr. Graves is a VERY FAST TALKER!! Class is boring but he makes it interesting by telling jokes. He also uses great analogies! His tests are HARD! Study guides are too broad. He offers two different grading scales which is a good thing. Do not take him if you are not a fast paced learner.
Currently taking Professor Graves for Biol 1611 half semester& just finished the lab section, and have the final exam for Lecture on Thursday. I thoroughly enjoyed this class for an anatomy course! Professor is full of energy& uses very helpful funny analogies! I received an A in lab and probably will in lecture too. COME TO CLASS& do extra credit!
I love this teacher! The information is kinda boring, but he makes it fun with all the analogies, jokes and pictures he uses with it. I hated the coloring book, but the online assignments are a great help for studying for the test and they're extra credit! If you're taking a half semester, take him!
Good professor and makes the class fun! (Despite it being at 7am). There is alot of information and it goes really fast but he makes it fun and easier to understand with analogies! Extra credit and online assignments REALLY HELP! Recommend taking him for half semester! If you do online assignemnts and go to class you should do fine! I got an A :)
I really enjoyed this class! I like the way Mr. Grave taught. he is very helpful and he knows how to keep the class entertained. I had him for BIO 1612 lab and got an A. Just go to class everyday, do the pre quizzes for extra credits( it helps a lot), spend good amount of time doing your term paper, study his exam study guilds then you will do fine
I normally don't write comment about anyone, but I really enjoyed this class. TAKE HIM!!! Got an A! not an easy class, but he will make you feel comfortable and entertained during class time which is very needed for this challenging course.
Really enjoyed this class! He is a great teacher and tries his best to layout the information in a way that is easiest for students to understand. Always available to help and explain class material! Do the extra credit and come to class and you should be fine! I got an A :)
Excellent instructor. Accelerated course but very thorough. Very straight forward in his expectations, very fair in grading, and very entertaining! He makes a difficult and boring subject interesting and easier to comprehend. Pay attention, do ALL of the assignments Study, study, study and you will do well!
Love Love Love Prof. Graves. This is my second time taking Bio 1611 and this time thanks to Prof. Graves I understood everything. I am a visual learner and that is the type of class that Prof. Graves teaches and he makes sure you will understand. And he also offers extra credit. Will be taking 1612 with him as well.
Great teacher. Will help you learn the material, even if you don't want to. Gives PLENTY of opportunities to get a good grade, if you don't do well in this class, it's your own fault. Presents material in a fun and interesting manner, definitely would suggest him if you're considering A&P at GPC.
Excellent Instructor, however be prepared for a the rigors of a half-semester.
I cannot say enough positive things about Professor Graves. He is truly a great teacher- and that is rare in the sciences! He makes himself available to help students in any way he can, and you can tell that he loves teaching. I didn't take him for lecture, but I wish I had. Lab is actually FUN! Health science students-- Take him for your pre-reqs!
Professor Graves is the best lab teacher I've had. He explains the material in a manner that is easy to understand. He also helps his students in anyway possible if he can. Great teacher, great personality, and GREAT SHOES!!! Take his course!!!
Professor Graves is a really great teacher. He give you ample extra credit and plus he is very fair with his course requirements. Professor Graves always made himself available and let me tell you that was very helpful with me taking him during the summer semester. GREAT TEACHER!!!
Tests are hard!
Professor Graves is a great professor. Tests are okay if you study. Offers lots of ways to earn your grade. helpful in his office. hes always available there and bring up your grade.
Only two tests, midterm and final but gives extra credit for both. NO HOMEWORK! Entertaining in class, good public speaker, will help you if you ask for it. Overall a good professor, you can get an A if you put it in the effort. Would take again.
Professor Graves does a great job in lab. He is very clear cut with expectations. Very thorough and he makes sure that everyone is on the same page. Quizzes at the beggining of each class, but other than that there really isn't any homework.
This class was hard, but not unreasonable. His tests are 25 multiple choice which contain clinical scenarios and select all that apply questions and an essay portion. Gives EC for each test & a term paper that can add 2 points on final grade. Go to class: easy participation points & gives hints for test. He's a nice guy, funny & helpful in office.
I would highly recommend taking him for both lab and lecture as his style is pretty specific and the two courses are so intertwined. He definitely makes you work for your grade, but then again the subject matter is pretty dense. He definitely knows the material in and out and has a great sense of humor which keeps you entertained and informed!
Professor Graves is really fun and helpful. He is willing to help you any time you need. He also gives extra credit and provide feedback, but he doesn't really like late work turn in but he still accepts it. You can come to his office and ask many questions as you want, just like me, haaha. I would highly recommend him to everyone. Cool and Best!
Professor Graves gave a variety of assignments over the same content to meet your learning style (multiple opportunities to get a perfect score). A lot of extra credit available to help boost your grade. Do the work, ask for help if needed, read experiments in lab workbook and on line power points before class and you will do great.
I just finished the summer semester for Micro lab. As long as you do the work you will get a good grade. In the beginning it may seem like a lot, but he gives you so many chances to get an A on your assignments. I really, really enjoyed this class and I wish I would have take him for previous courses. You will be learning and laughing.
I took this class in the summer very fast paced but manageable! Do the work and come to class! You miss alot of the concepts if you dont show up to class. btw he is hilarious and makes the 2 hours less painful
Prof Graves is an awesome instructor. Very knowledgeable and his class is very relaxing. You must be prepared to learn and read hard.
Professor Graves is awesome! I just finished his fall first half class and finished top of the class. He gives so many ways to make a higher grade do the extra credit and do good on the midterm and final (only two tests in lab) and you will get an A or B. He wants you to succeed he is always there to meet with you and responds to emails fast!
This is a very hard class. You have 7 exams, that means 1 exam each week. It is online, but his test and the I college extra credit questions are ridiculous. Thank God for the extra credit. That is what really saved me. Great professor. He really knows how to lecture and is there for you. I used the studies guides to study for the exams & final.
Awesome Prof, I'll definitely take him again for Micro.
Fun professor! He makes class enjoyable and manageable. He is very helpful and willing to answer lots of questions.
Professor Graves was an amazing lab professor. He always made the material interesting and had hilarious mnemonics and stories to help you remember the information. He is very understanding and easy to communicate with. I recommend him to any and every one!
Graves is wonderful. He works with his students, he's precise and all around hilarious. You can tell that he cares about what he teaches, and he genuinely enjoys what he is doing. He's always willing to offer students an ability to do better. I would highly recommend his course.
Best professor EVER! This class is so interesting and Professor Graves actually makes you want to learn. It is actually hard not to get an A, since he does such a good job at making sure stuff sticks in your head. Everything is online besides the midterm and final. No tricks, very easy tests, just study the study guides. Wish he taught more classes
The class is designed so that you get out of it what you put into it. He makes so many resources available for studying and success that the only way you will do bad in this class is if there is low effort on your part. He is very thorough with everything.
Professor Graves is an awesome teacher. He makes the work easy for you to understand and he also gives tons of extra credit. I took him for A&PI and II both lecture and lab. I also plan to take him for Micro. I promise if you show up and do the work you will get a great grade in his class.
Mark is a great professor, very funny and helpful. His classes are not boring and his comments are very funny and also fitting. He makes himself available to the class and tries everything he can to help you pass, but still making sure you learn. His tests are hard, so you will need to study. I would take him again for sure!
He was one of the best professors I had so far.
Answers questions timely. make sure you don't slip up on the online assignments, but otherwise easy A. Funny teacher who keeps you awake during class. A1
This professor is freaking amazing! He is so funny and his jokes though sometimes corny help related thing to the material. As long as you go over the power point which turns the hard stuff you are reading in the text book into elementary you are good. In addition for the ladies and some of the guys he is super cute. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
I took his Anatomy and Physiology class online during the summer. He is really good on responding back to emails. He gives extra credit after every exam, before an exam, as well if you a family tree which is super easy! His videos are very vague sometimes, so textbook is recommended if you really want to learn.
GREAT teacher! Professor Graves answers questions, has a GREAT attitude, WILL make you laugh, WILL offer extra credit opportunities, WILL work with you to help you achieve! There are teachers who make it their job to show students how "tough" they are, Professor Graves just wants to help you learn and will assist you to do great in class!
Professor Graves was GREAAAAT! I was so nervous about taking this class in the summer, & when I seen how much we had to do on the 1st day, I was ready to change my mind! But as you get to know how it works, it becomes easier than it looks. Studying is needed! And he offers extra credit (MAKE SURE YOU DO IT!!). He's hilarious and is willing to help!
There was a lot of work for this class, but it was all relevant and helped me learn the material. A&P is a dense subject but Mark really does everything he can to give students the tools to succeed - you just have to be willing to do your part. He is a dynamic teacher who makes the lectures interesting.
Best professor ever!
Taking a mini-semester of this class made me feel anxious but I am grateful to have had it with professor Graves. He made a clear understanding of what is needed to become successful in class. He REALLY makes you work for it but he is there through it all to help you succeed by extra credit, answering any questions you have during and after class.
Professor Graves is a great teacher. He made it fun and memorable. I took a mini-mester class and it was FAST and ALOT! But he made sure he told us what we needed to know. He challenged us and made sure we understood before we moved on. Great teacher man.
I believe this is now considered Bio 2100 L under GSU. Took as a half semester. Super intensive and covers a LOT of material. You WILL have to study and best to be in EVERY class. Various opportunities for extra credit, biggest tip I can give is LISTEN and know those models used during class!!
Incredible professor. He only teaches half semester on campus. The material itself is not difficult however the speed of the class requires you to be quick on your feet . He can be easily reached and he also gives extra credit opportunities. Taking him again for A&P II
Prof. Graves is great! is ready to help when you need. gives a lot of extra credit. read the book and make good notes to pass online exams (they are hard). I took both, lecture and lab. got A in lab and B in lecture(( too much information for half term class. do all work+extra credit stuff +study his study guide for the final and you will get an A.
Mr Graves is one of the best teachers i have had he is very funny and the way he teaches is malted in your brain. Very well explanation and gives a lot of extra credits he' fun in the class. I took him online its a lot of work but I like how he he set up he's teaching. Only thing i had a hard time was testing and the timing. Great guy take him
Dr. Graves is a very wonderful professor, he explains everything and tries to make sure everyone gets the subject. He takes pride in grading everything as fast as possible. He is reasonable and will work with you if you miss assignments. Seriously, you have to be completely clueless to not pass his class with at least a B!
Love Mark Graves!!!!!! If I could I would take his class again...... if you can't pass his class, somethings wrong with you!
This guy is the real deal when it comes to all things AnP. Gives you plenty of extra credit assignments to keep your grade average up. He grades fair and always responds back to emails fast as Lightning!!!!! He also offers to different grading options. One is heavy on mastering and the other is Icollege outlines. BEST PROFFESSOR iVE EVER HAD!
If you really want to learn take Dr. Mark Graves! He is the best. He gives amazing lectures, very helpful notes, he is always cheerful in class. Our class vibe was very happy, fulfilling, we learned a lot from him. He is very patient and very helpful. He is everything you want and need in a teacher. Plus he is very good-looking too. AMAZING Prof!!!
Very clear on what was expected to pass the class. Benefited greatly and understood concepts better than what I perceived in lecture. Defiantly going to take for Anatomy 2.
Take him. He is awesome. The materials are hard, but if you study you should be fine. I don not recommend taking this class with other challenging classes. You need to put lots of hard work and time into this class if you want to get an A. His tests are online. Online tests are really hard, and don't bother looking through the internet for answers!
I had Professor Mark Graves for A&P II lecture and lab. I really liked his class. As long as you do the work you will get A. Take him!!!
Hardest class I have ever taken in GSU/GPC. I had a hard time in this class mostly because I had 3 other classes. Do not take other classes if you are taking this class.
Best professor at GSU-Perimeter. Lab was fun, he makes it interesting with his sense of humor. He really knows his stuff when it comes to A&P and will go the extra mile to make sure you do too even if you have to ask a few times. Makes himself available for questions in class,open lab, by email. Super fast communication.
so he gives 2 options for grading and you can pick what works best for you but his test are online and multi select which i hate and he gives essay questions. on the flip side he gives lots of extra credit which saved me . very hard test but options for extra credit so it balances out. even gave an extra credit term paper. hes a keeper in my book !
Fav. Professor! Great lectures, analogies and energy. He is very approachable. Lots of PowerPoint lectures with access to review material if you miss class. It's NOT mandatory to attend lecture but the lab requires some participation for grade. I hope I can take AP#2 with him again!
......................... I wish he could teach all my science course. He gives good advice and really cares about your success. He is a very humble person and well dressed(socks and tie). His tests are tricky but manageable. I'm taking him next semester too. Strongly recommended!!Choose him if you can :)
Incredible teacher! Really explains things well and encourages success. Tests are hard but there is only a midterm and final in summer lab. He takes time to explain things and doesn't make you do unnecessary work. He makes you learn the important concepts and Doesn't weigh you down with details. Print the lecture slides and follow along. Great clas
He is the best professor for human anatomy, his lecture is clear, and he gives extra credit for each exam.
I took him because I thought he was good. He has a good rate and everybody says he is the best. I regret taking his class, mini mister was already difficult and the way he teach is getting more harder. He is not clear on everything. I wish I did not took him, now my GPA was ruin forever. I spent so much time studying this class and still failed.
I came into this class not knowing anything about Mr. Graves; now after finishing both his BIOL2110+2120 class I know more things about him than I should. All jokes aside, he is a great lecturer & he has a straight forward but comprehensible way of teaching things. He ties in real world situations & stories to make it easier to remember concepts.
He is nice professor. Easy to understand and I will take him again. All quizzes online and a lot extra credits.
Dr. Graves is an awesome prof.
He gave a lot of extra credit! And alway help you out!
Any professor that dresses like Dr. Who and sounds like Inspector Gadget is a-ok in my book. Professor Graves gives a ton of extra credit and is always available for help if you need it. Easy class if you put in the effort. )
He is a great professor but his test are difficult however, you have plenty of material that will be given to you. You have to apply and use that material to pass his class. Nothing is given; it is earned by reading, communicating with his and doing every bit of extra credit that he has. You can text, email and even call him if you have questions.
Best professor. Great teaching spirit. Funny, very interactive. Also took his AP 1 &2 lecture&lab. Didn't use Micro Atlas-only manual Prelab quiz and hypothesis quiz per chapt.-10 questions max from manual No mastering. Hypoth paper makes up for hypoth quiz Lab results- submit photos. 1 research paper Works with you Take this class
I think that he must be a better prof in person than online. Expects students to work 4 hours/day in his class. Lots of work to complete and exams are difficult - even open book. standardized testing format. would not take him again
The best biology professor at GSU he will look over any work for corrections before he accept it for a grade. His test are tricky but if you know the material you will pass. He lets you use open bok and notes on exams. I am taking him for Micro lab and I am sure I will get an A as well. Hands down best professor ever
Avail outside of class Good feedback, lots of extra credit, no discussion topics, case studies, mastering, tests cover a wide rage of items in chapter, no midterm Reopened missed exams Fair grader, took this online, but took his other classes on campus. Hilarious, easy to talk to He wants you to pass Great teacher Take this class
I took him for A&P 1and 2(lecture and lab). Unfortunately, he is not teaching micro lecture but he is teaching the lab. I'm taking the micro lab with him. he is a good person and I'm always happy to see him. I would recommend him to other students.
one of the best biology professors I ever had, He cares about the knowledge and the aspiration he can pass to you and assuring to provide you the platform to succeed. Enough said, those who want to attain a professional license in health care, this mini-semester accelerated course will help you to determine if graduate school is the right choice.
Mr. Graves is an awesome instructor. He's extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter. He follows the textbook but also provides smooth, interesting lectures, power points, website links, and videos. I'm grateful I made it through. He's a true asset to the university and the students. Give him a chance. I think you will enjoy it.
Dr. Graves is an AMAZING Lab and lecture teacher! I would take him for every class if I could. He gives good feedback and his jokes are hilarious. He gives good ways to remember things and is very flexible if you email him with any issues you are having. He really cares about his students and does everything to help you pass. TAKE HIM!
I took the minimester class and I'm grateful I made it through. He's a true asset to the university and the students. He is also always very stylish! Suit and tie. Brought donuts to the first day of class! He's so good that I wish every prof was like him. I think other profs have a lot to learn from his teaching styles. Recommend him 100%!
I took the minimester class and he made it pass so smoothly. He's a true asset to the university and the students. He is also always very stylish! Suit and tie. Brought donuts to the first day of class! He's so good that I wish every prof was like him. I think other profs have a lot to learn from his teaching styles. Recommend him 100%!
I have always enjoyed his classes whether is was online or in a lab setting. Great professor and also very humorous.
Makes you feel intimidated. He thinks he's the all that. I do not like his class at all.
If you pay attention and literally never miss any class, you'll receive an easy A. If you miss one class, it's a struggle to get him to catch you up.
One of the best professors at GPC. Took him for both ANP 1&2 and Micro lab. I'll be holding my future professors up to his standard and have a strong feeling that I'm going to be let down. He funny, seems to be very passionate about his job, cares for his students and that makes me respect him a lot. Highly recommend him!
The mini-semester online class sucks. exams are hard. I don't recommend him for A&P lectures.
He is an awesome professor! As long as you attend the class and pay attention, you don't need to study the textbook to pass. I totally enjoyed his class.
Took A&P 2 over the summer. It was a lot of work, but honestly what would you expect from A&P? Dr. Graves is very accessible for any questions, super fast responses to emails. This was rough, loads of material and fast, his quizzes were not easy. All I can say is stick with it! Do all the work, reach out to him when needed, he will help you!
Mr. Graves will go above and beyond to help you do well in his class. His lectures are helpful and usually pretty funny. You can tell that he loves to teach and he wants to do a good job of helping you grasp the material. It doesn't hurt that he's super cute too.
I took both AP1 and AP2 minimesters with Professor Graves and he is a phenomenal teacher. Provides plenty of material and instruction. He made what I thought would be a gpa ruining course into an A. Just go to class, and do the work(which he will make very clear). Great professor and would highly recommend him.
Yall, Graves is AH-Mazing. Very understanding, accessible, and REALLY knows his stuff. Hes a real character and that makes things a lot less boring. Ill say this, dont take this class if youre lazy. Hes got a lot of assignments. However, theyre graded off completion not accuracy. Exams are though but the work will get you a well-earned A!
Dr. Mark Graves is amazing and very well respected Biology Lab instructor. I enjoyed his way of teaching; he is a professional, friendly, approachable and happy person. He puts his students at ease during the class and makes the lab session very interesting and fun. You would be grateful to register for his classes.
The test were multi select which made it very hard to pass. Everything else was pretty easy but wouldnt take again do to the test.
Very understanding, will work with you. Funny. A great time in class. Lots of work to remember though. Go over study guides and you do fine
For his lab class. He made things harder than what it needed to be. The midterm & final is 60% of your grade and they are hard so score low.. even if u get a 100 on everything else you still might be looking at a C- . I personally dont recommend him but its whatever you want to do. Lab report instructions were very vague which i hated (15%)
Hes cool. Just make sure your paying attention is lecture the lab would be easy. There a group project!!! Everybody will it do their part YES its your responsibility to do their part. The initial grade he tell you will be will not be your grade ex 80 to 66. He will not be grading it individually. fail final Your grade drop 10 points.
Professor Graves had a lot of assignments (chapter outline, keeping it real case study, chapter homework in mastering biology), and recorded lectures over the powerpoints to listen. Wording on the test was a bit tricky to me but did cover everything we learned that weekoverall, a fantastic science professor.
By far one of the BEST professors on campus! Very helpful. Professor Graves is very reasonable and shows compassion. His labs are FUN and informational. I will be taking him for all courses in the future. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
This class was the hardest class I've ever taken. We had 25 quizzes, 2 each week. I did like that he wasn't too strict with grading lab assignments, so that really helped my grade. I wouldn't take his class again. His exams were difficult also.
I loved this class and would take it again! Professor Graves had amazing lectures and was very hilarious. He is very understanding and does his best to keep the class on track with assignments. I recommend his class!
Mr. graves is a nice teacher! Most of his quizzes and classwork is well organized and straight forward. I found answers to almost everything online and when I didn't know I could text him and he responds back fast! Never had a problem retaking a quiz or turning in something late. He is a good pick!
I hated that we had case studies which were like opinionated papers to write. Had I done them, Id probably have gotten a B in the class. Professor Graves is an awesome teacher though! He goes over the work in detail and keeps you updated. However, the way the questions were worded on the quizzes really stumped me most times.
awesome prof! had him for the microbiology lab. He was super accommodating to my needs. The course itself is a breeze and he is very thorough and gives lots of extra credit to pull your grade up. I like this prof because he likes what he teaches and its very clear!
Professor Graves is the best! I enjoyed his microbiology lab. He has a sense of humor and is very nice. Weekly quizzes that are easy which are done online. I would definitely take him again.
He gives great feedback and very understanding. He is big on helping you understand whats being taught. He gives many good opportunities to help you pass. The labs are FUN! He jokes a lot in a good way. If I wouldve changed something it wouldve been taking him for a full semester instead of just summer semester.
Avoid this man, please.
I had him over the summer for lab, and am glad I took him. He was a really good teacher who cared about the students. He was always there to help during lab if you had a question. There were a lot of worksheets that were given, but he gave a completion grade. The quizzes were a little tricky, but you could use your notes. He is a fair teacher.
Professor Graves is hands down the BEST professor I've ever had. He cares about his students and very organized. He is straightforward and tells you what you need to do in order to be able to be successful in this class. His quizzes are easy and he provides extra credit. I would 100% recommend you taking him.
He is willing to help his students succeed
I will be taking this professor for BIOL 2120L
Professor Graves is the best professor I've ever had. He cares about his students. He is straightforward and tells you what you need to do in order to be able to be successful in this class. His quizzes are easy and he provides extra credit. I will be taking BIOL 2120L for the fall semester.
Professor Graves is hands down the best teacher I've ever had, especially at GSU. He truly gives you every tool and more for success. Very lenient with due dates, always offers an extra credit project and second chances on quizzes (though they will be harder). Can't say enough good things about this Professor, I wish he taught every class!
nice professor
Though A & P is a difficult class, but this professor makes it fun and easy. His pattern of class delivery is very effective, he is always ready to help you understand the class. He will give you all the help needed to understand and do well. But, be ready to read and be serious!!
Best professor I ever had! !!
Professor Graves is an awesome professor. He makes learning fun and entertaining. Pre lab quizzes are extra credit and the lab report can be a group project. Definitely take Mark Graves!!
he makes learning funny and l enjoyed the class to the very end .Professor Mark is the best go ahead and take him but do all your work on time.
If you need to grasp everything about AP2 and chill, he's the right one. He has an in-depth knowledge in AP2 and can express it well for all to understand.
Great teacher. Interesting lectures. He is willing to help you and explain to you anything you don't understand. His office hours are truly there to service you and help you succeed. He is super easy to reach and gets back to fast for anything. He WILL help you make it work. If you fail its because you didn't want to pass. Group assignments A LOT
Great instructor! He definitely understands the stress we have as students that want to succeed and he has a natural way of easing that for us. Great communication! Willing to work with you to make sure you get the grade you deserve. Like some have stated before, if you fail his class it's because you just didn't try!
Professor Graves wants his students to suceed, he will go the extra distance to help his students. i was a little sad the class came to an end. His teaching style is very different and very mature he will treat you like an adult but keep the class exciting. I'm glad to have had the pleasure of meeting Mr Graves.
Very nice and willing to help! Sense of humor is awesome!
Good Professor. Very caring and is easily available. Midterm and Final are kinda hard and they are worth a lot of points of the final grade. Pay attention and do the study guide that is provided. Other than that the class is very easy and very straightforward. Bio-2260L
I learned so much in this class then the lecture. Excellent teacher!
AMAZING PROFESSOR!!! He is very knowledgeable. I am glad to have taken his class, I have learned a lot and he cares for his students to learn. Take good notes he does give a lot of good information.
Professor Graves makes this tough class engaging and manageable. He's genuinely invested in helping students succeed, offering extra credit, second chances, and flexible deadlines. Unstuck study was a game-changer for my study prep - combined with the class materials, I aced this course.
I've taken Professor Graves for both anatomy and physiology 2 lab and micro lab. He makes it really easy to succeed in his class, giving many extra credit opportunities and many study sessions on the weekend. I really enjoyed taking his class and felt like he was extremely helpful and knowledgeable.
Professor Graves is one in a million. He hold you to the standards you set for yourself. Procrastination can through you for a loop. All projects and assignment were not due until the end of the semester. Don't be fooled by the grace period. He was awesome, well knowledgeable in delivering the information.
AP II Lab - You get the grade your earn. Do the work and you will get an A! He used a text but you don't have to get it. Everything is due on the last day of the semester but don't procrastinate. He makes the content very interesting. Wish I had him for lecture!
ngl you quite literally have to be beyond stupid to fail this class or to get anything less than an A. there are so many opportunities for extra credit this is the coolest professor i've ever had in my life... the only downside is it was a late class but that was easiest A ive ever gotten in college, ESPECIALLY A&P II. just do the work and show up.
I honestly don't know how some of his peers got higher scoring when his class was probably the best and easiest I've had. He didn't suck the life out of me and made anatomy very fun with his witty personality. His class esp accommodated well to my neurodivergence. I'm going to miss his lab.
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