5.0
Quality1.9
Difficulty100%
Would Retake94
Reviews100%
Would Retake
94
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
94 total ratings5
91
4
3
3
0
2
0
1
0
What Students Say
“Matt is so passionate about bugs it's awesome”
BSPM102 - 5.0 rating“I highly recommend him”
PLANTSANDCIV - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
29%
Textbook Required
17%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
IE116
5.0
(1)PLANTSANDCIV
5.0
(2)BPSM102
5.0
(41)IE 116
5.0
(1)BSPM102
5.0
(40)Difficulty by Course
IE116
4.0
PLANTSANDCIV
3.0
IE 116
3.0
AGRI116
2.5
BSPM102
1.9
Reviews (93)
Really intelligent and very good teacher. His powerpoint lectures are helpful but doesn't give you all the information, you need to come to class for in depth details. Tests are straightforward. Easy grader and is enthusiastic everyday in class. My only problem is that he gives too much homework for a 100 level class but overall good professor
Friendly, funny guy with immense passion for what he does. His lectures are crystal clear and he loves to make jokes. He provides a half-complete note set so you don't have to feverishly write down everything he says, and generally, you get from it what you put in. If you need your AUCC science credits fulfilled, this is a great class.
Matt is an awesome professor. He is very enthusiastic about the subject matter. He gives an extensive set of practice questions before every exam so you can be prepared. Also, he usually provides one or more of the short answer questions during lectures.
Matt is an awesome professor and really knows his stuff. You can tell when a professor loves to teach, or is here just for the research. Students can definitely tell that Matt loves to teach and does a good job of it. He respects his students, and is a really humble guy. Name another professor with a PhD that wants to go by first names only
Matt has an amazing lecture experience. He gets more and more excited as his lectures go on and it shows. He does talk pretty fast but if you ask questions he's more than happy to help you. Recitations are a pain, but I love the class because Matt is great.
Great professor but one or two assignments are pretty demanding. Always has good lectures (even if the topics are boring). I highly recommend him!
Matt's lectures were a ton of fun to listen to. Even though this class had nothing to do with my major, it was a ton of fun. He is extremely dedicated and very easy to get into contact with. He is also hilarious. He makes the class laugh all the time.
Great teacher. Test are tough though. He is super funny and cool.
Great professor! I only took the class because I needed it for a pre requisite and it ended up being one of my favorite classes I've ever taken! He really made the class awesome and interesting.
M@ was the T.A. for my Insect Science class, but he lectured when the professeur was out. He is great! He will help you as much as you need. If he is doing a study session for an exam, then you would be wise to go. I cannot recommend him enough. No book is needed, but buy the note book. It is helpful.
The class is really cool unless bugs really gross you out but he makes it fun and interesting. There is an iclicker quiz every Friday though.
Matt is amazing! I'm not majoring in anything in this department but this was my favorite class and professor I've had so far in college. He's hilarious and makes learning about bugs fun. 10/10 recommend it! 4 online exams and one project that's pretty easy plus an awesome professor.
Matt is very passionate about bugs, so he knows what he is talking about. Class was pretty easy. Showing up on quiz days is important. He is also funny. No reading/textbook. Quizzes, 4 online exams, and a project completes your grade. Would take a course with him again.
I've taken his bugs class, and he continues to drop jaws. He is passionate about what he lectures. Very knowledgable about his field. He cares about his students, and is great to sit and have a coffee with. I would take this class over again if I could.
Wow, literally went to maybe 5 lectures and passed this class with an A-. No bother to show up and the tests are online, even the final. Great course to get credit for those AUCC classes. 10/10 would highly recommend. You have to go to the recitation but those are fun hands on activities so it doesn't feel like work.
Matt Camper is the best professor I've had at CSU. I took his plants class for an AUCC credit and never expected it to be my favorite class. He is so passionate about what he teaches and actually wants you to learn. I definitely recommend taking a class with Matt, even if you think don't have any interest in plants or bugs, he'll change your mind.
Best teacher I've had at CSU. Makes time in his day to accommodate to all students and is extremely understanding. Go to his office hours if you can!
Matt is amazing. He is super knowledgeable, understanding, caring and compassionate about what he does. If you miss a quiz, just email him why you missed class and he should let you make it up in office hours. I would recommend going to office hours and getting to know him because it will really help! I learned so much in this class!
Matt has great lectures that are very detailed. He does an extra credit in-class assignment once a month. The lecture is worth 50% of your grade and there are not any big projects except a 6-8 argument paper that is quite difficult. Other than that his exams are online. He is very caring for the students and cares about his class. Class act guy.
Fun teacher, very passionate and has contagious energy
Matt teaches bugs in the spring, but in the fall with Whitney Cranshaw is still awesome because Matt is who you contact if you need help or anything. Which he is good about making time for you and helping you study for exams which I highly recommend doing. Just go to class and take notes and then you'll have one big project start it early!
2nd favorite teacher ever! He gives pop "quizzes" every now and then, but otherwise attendance isn't tracked. However, I would attend his lectures in my free time if I had the chance! He's super passionate about his subject matter, and it made this class a Jem! I loved his class so much I'm taking his other class this semester (BSPM102).
This is the best 3 credit science course to take at CSU! Camper genuinely wants you to learn and have fun doing it! Grading criteria is very clear and he is super willing to help!
Matt is so passionate about bugs it's awesome. He has pop quizzes every Friday/Monday and all the tests are online. He's super funny and knows his stuff. Really cares about his students, so don't be shy on talking to him or coming into office hours.
Matt is a great professor! I took the class with Dr. Cranshaw but Matt taught lecture a few times and I absolutely loved his teaching style! The class is really interesting and you learn a lot, and as long as you follow the study guide and read the instructions for the project, you will do great! Matt is also always willing to help, so reach out!!
Matt Camper is the mf man, seriously take this class. He's really great, and the class is actually really interesting. There are in class writing assignments every so often, so going to class is pretty much mandatory. The class is an easy A as long as you actually show up.
Professor Camper is super knowledgable and very understanding. As long as you show up to class and take all the notes you should easily pass. He does have a pop quizzes though that can sometimes be difficult so just make sure you have all the notes. Overall super nice professor!
Matt is an awesome professor, he and Dr. Cranshaw were a great duo. Matt should be the main teacher of this course after this semester, but the class is in good hands. There are pop quizzes you need to show up for. Taking good notes makes the online exams very easy. I would definitely recommend taking this class for AUCC or elective
Cares about students, extremely understanding, makes things understandable and is so willing to help everyone and anyone. This is absolutely the best class and best professor Ive ever had. You should go to class to understand material and respect his hard work but other than that just have fun!!
Matt is the best professor Ive had so far and his class was really interesting. I got an A in this class and did not have to do the 100 point project due to Covid-19. The exams are pretty easy so long as you attend the majority of lectures/get notes from a peer. I highly recommend this class for an AUCC!
Camper was my favorite professor so far. I made an account on rate my professor just to recommend this class specifically. Seriously a great professor and very passionate about his work which makes the class a lot more interesting. He will always help you if you ask him.
He is an awesome professor, if you arent into bugs you may have trouble with his insect science and society class. Really caring, the homework and stuff is easy, he gives you all the information you will ever need through his lecture and do take notes, its not that intense !
Professor Camper is really passionate about what he teaches and it really shows. He was really good about responding to questions and emails fast with our class being fully online. It was an easy A and overall a really fun class
I loved this class so much! Even if you aren't interested in the topic of bugs he makes it so much fun and he's all around such a nice guy. Class is easy to pay attention in and lectures are really interesting. He really tries to make the best of the COVID situation and cares so much about his students. Would give my left arm to take this again.
Matt is the kindest professor I've ever had. Class was always engaging and interesting, he started each class with "goooood morning everybody" and you say it back. I miss this class, wish I could take it again!
Camper was an excellent prof. Very excited about arthropods and the material. The class was open note tests and guided not packets. Exams and assignments were super easy. 10/10
If you can take BSPM-102, you should. Prof. Camper is the best professor I have had in my entire school life. It doesn't get better than this. Can you avoid watching lectures and still pass? Yeah definitely. But you will WANT to watch the lectures. He makes them so fun. If you don't like bugs, you will after this class.
Mr. Camper is so passionate about what he teaches, that it makes everyone just as passionate. He gives great, timely feedback, provides amazing lectures that actually don't bore you, and he's very understanding about time extensions on assignments. Could not recommend him enough!
Matt Camper has been my favorite prof at CSU so far. He is insanely passionate about arthropods and will answer any questions you have. The class itself is also super easy and honestly requires very little work. Best class ever.
Boy am I glad I took this class!! It was not stressful at hard the work load is very manageable with short assignments every few weeks. The exams are based off the notes so as long as you take notes youll get an easy 100. Matt Camper is so passionate and his lectures are super interesting. by far my favorite class and im a business major
Works to make this class super easy and forgiving if you miss stuff, and he's an amazing person.
Matt is one of the best at CSU! His lectures are amazing and hes so passionate about it that it makes you want to go to class. The content is always interesting too. Most of the class is notetaking, but its filling-in-blanks while listening to lecture. Has a few assignments and tests that are easy and gives out a good amount of extra cred.
This man's passion shines through in everything he teaches. This class is nearly 100% lecture, but Matt is so damn kind, caring, and funny that it doesn't matter too much. He also has a cool office. Bugs rule.
Super fun class with Camper. He does a great job, adapts exams based on the class's progress on the material, and is funny. 4 open-note exams, a few discussions, and a couple of writing assignments that are fairly easy. The class was super fun and interesting. It is all lectures, but Camper always provides chances to ask questions during them!
His ratings speak for themselves. His passion actually inspired me to go for an entomology minor because he really showed me the beauty of arthropods. The lectures are actually fun, the tests are very easy if you study, and Matt will do just about anything for his students. Best professor I've ever had. CSU should be grateful.
Matt is so awesome and passionate about what he teaches, after this class I have a new appreciation for bugs. The workload is very easy as most of the content you learn is in lecture. You have a few papers which are only a page each, 4 tests total, and an ending project. He also gives extra credit and truly enjoys teaching and helping his students.
Matt Camper is a treasure! He made his lectures fun and interesting. I looked forward to his class and you can tell how passionate he is about his job. CSU is very lucky to have him.
Matt was a fantastic professor. He is passionate about what he teaches and every class is interesting. I also like that he understands that the class is mainly non science majors. His assignments are all reasonable as are his exams. He also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.
Professor Camper was a great teacher, and the class was very interesting. I did not go in with high expectations, but I left the class with an easy A and so much knowledge. He taught in a way that allowed me to learn a lot in the least painful way possible. Super caring and nice guy. Would recommend to anyone.
Professor Camper was great! I learned so much from this class and was super engaged even though I'm not that interested in the subject. He is super passionate about his work and is also an incredibly generous grader and person.
Mr. Camper is probably one of the best professors I have ever had. He is extremely passionate about his course material and goes above and beyond in his course material. He is incredibly caring and accommodating to disabilities, mental/physical health problems, and other parts of life. Three weeks of his class and now I'm an entomology minor.
One of the best professors at CSU. He is so passionate about arthropods and it shows. His lectures are so engaging. There is not much work outside of class. I'm an art major, I definitely didn't plan to take an insect class as a gen ed, but I'm so glad I did. Even if you don't like insects, this is a great class. Matt is such a good professor.
Matt Camper was an amazing professor. He is a very inspirational person that really loves what he does. The class BPSM is extremely easy. Before the exams, you can go to his office hours and take pics of his notes. This means you don't need to go to class at all. I would still recommend going to lectures if your not good at long open note tests.
Hes the nicest guy youll ever meet. Genuinely cares about students. The class is easy but hes a great teacher so you still learn a lot
Camper is a really good professor. He makes this class easy to maintain along with all other classes you are taking. The class notes he provides are really helpful and if you take notes and go to class the tests are easy to do well on.
Mattt was probably one of the best teachers I've had. Every day he lectured about a different insect which I never thought I would like but because he was so entertaining and into the material I loved it and looked forward to going to class. He never gave homework and tests were online and open note open book. Great class
Love Matt! Super fun AUCC to take
Matt Camper is 100% what you want and expect a professor to be. He is obviously passionate about entomology and is enthusiastic in his lectures. Matt is also unfailingly kind and respectful to everyone in his classroom, and more than willing to explain anything either in class or outside it. It doesn't matter what your major is, take this class.
Matt is by far the best professor I've ever had. It's obvious that he's really passionate about everything insect related and he cares a lot about his overall class. His class is also fairly easy, he has a notes packet provided and his exams are online. No matter what major you are in, it's a fascinating class that everyone should take.
Matt is a great human overall and emphasizes the importance of being kind to everyone. His BSPM class is fairly easy, and the lectures are all very passionate and fun to be there for. The assignments are very self explanatory and easy to get full credit on and theres also so many easy extra credit opportunities. Highly recommend it!!!!
Matt is THE best professor I've had so far at CSU. I took the class (which wasn't required for my major) just because I had heard so many good things. And let me tell you they are true. If you take this class, GO TO THE LECTURES. Matt is an incredible professor and his lectures are so informative but never overwhelming. He's super sweet and caring.
Professor Camper is one of the best professors I have had. He is funny and attendance is not necessary. All of the work and exams were online. Was an easy A.
Matt is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His class was fun and he was very attentive. He met with my multiple times a month at my request due to my disabilities and was very accommodating with them- he even introduced me to certain things I could access to help me in other classes due to my disability. If you take any class- take his!
This professor is amazing, he is so passionate about his bugs. I am not one that likes bugs but he made the lectures so interesting and entertaining. Although attendance is not taken I always wanted to go to his class. He gives you hints on what he will be asking on the exams even though they are online and open note. I recommend this class!
Amazing and funny professor.
Matt Camper is a caring and incredibly knowledgeable professor. The lectures are very interesting, however, because the class is so easy and attendance wasn't taken, I'd go to this class twice at a week at MOST. I wish I went more because this is such a fun class. I definitely recommend taking this class, it is a very easy (and interesting) A!
The way Matt makes his lectures feel like I am watching a live nature documentary always impresses me. I can tell he really cares and puts the best effort he can into every lecture. As far as course work is concerned it isnt full of busy work and provides value to the class witch I highly respect.
matt camper was one of the best professors. he was extremely sweet and made class interesting even though I only took it as for a easy science credit. he also offered lots of extra credit and all tests are open note. highly recommend him he really cares about his students!!!
Dr. Camper is the best professor I've had so far. He's super passionate about what he teachers and also super knowledgeable. He makes a required class super interesting and understandable and shows that he cares about students. The class is also easy to pass because the exams are open note and he offers a lot of extra credit.
He is the SWEETEST and most genuine professor I have ever experienced at CSU. He really cares for his students and will do anything to help you pass. Seriously take his class, he is the best.
Matt is literally the best. He truly cares about his students and I'm glad that I have him in my corner. Class was always super interesting and you learn 50 new things each lecture. The tests are open note and the note packet is made for you! I would 100% recommend this course with Matt even if you're a liberal arts major. It's that awesome
Super enthusiastic and cares about what he teaches! If you can take his insect class, I highly recommend it.
Matt is amazing. Extremely helpful, interesting lectures, not tough. Best class I've ever taken and learned a ton. I recommend to everyone.
If you need to fulfill a science credit take this class! By far the easiest class I have taken at CSU but one of the most fun. If you show up to class and take notes you will do well on exams. He takes all the questions straight from the notes packet. Matt is such an awesome professor and really cares about what he is talking about!
Matt does a great job with this course, brings so much enthusiasm and is very accommodating. 4 exams, all online, one big project, and a couple papers. Class is easy if you put in the effort.
By far one of my favorite professors! Class is so entertaining because he makes it that way! Would definitely recommend him and the class!
Hands down the best professor I have had in all my years at CSU. He's the nicest, most helpful, most understanding professor out there. He's a total G and I would ABSOLUTELY take his classes again. Highly recommend. All quizzes are open-note, open-peer. and all exams are online and are open note. Just go to class, take some notes, it's easy!!!
He is one of my favorite professors ever. He is so caring and 102 is super easy. The only advice I have is don't not go to classes for a long period of time because there are in random in class quizzes that will affect your grade if you miss more than one.
I enjoyed this class and found it genuinely interesting.There are pop quizzes, which you need to be in class for. He really does his best to help his students and is a great professor!
Matt Camper is definitely one of the best professors I've had at CSU! He is very passionate about his work, cares a lot about his students, and makes lectures fun. The class itself also isn't hard at all, only somewhat difficult aspect is an occasional pop quiz. Would highly recommend Matt and BPSM102!
The best professor I had in all four years of my degree. Engaging, sweet, to the point. Wish I could've taken more of his classes!
I am not into insects and bug but he was able to make it interesting. There is pop quizzes so beware! Easy class otherwise.
Matt Camper has some of the best lectures I've been to. All of his quizzes are open-note, so as long as you come to class, you'll do great. If you need a gen ed class, I would recommend this one.
I took BSPM102 and enjoyed the class a lot. He is an interesting and silly professor that truly cares about his students. The class is fun and easy as long as you show up and do the light amount of work expected of you.
I didn't really care about the subject going into this class but Matt's enthusiasm is infectious :)
Matt Camper was a super fun and sweet professor and person. I really learned a lot from his class because he made it very enjoyable. He has some random quizzes but were all open note. His tests were open note too so it was a very easy and entertaining class.
Matt is an amazing professor, he explains things clearly and makes the class as accessible as possible. He is energetic and passionate and makes the class so much fun. Genuinely the best class and professor I have ever encountered, I would take this class again without hesitation.
Matt is the only person I've ever met who is THIS passionate about bugs, which makes the class really enjoyable! Highly recommend him if you want or need a low level class.
I was recommended this course by so many people, and it was definitely 100/10. There were online exams (may change because of AI usage) and a few writing assignments. He typically announced pop quizzes. PLEASE TAKE THIS COURSE IF YOU CAN
Lovely and funny guy. Easy class if you need your science credits !
I love his class! He is amazing and super patient with all of his students. The work is super easy as long as you just show up to class. Hilarious! I wish I could take his class all over again. One of the best professors I've ever had.
Matt is an amazing professor, his class is easy and he makes his lectures fun. He gives TONS of extra credit opportunities throughout the year. He does have pop quizzes (4 throughout the semester) but all of them are open note, open friend, and help provided from him and TA's if needed. His grading criteria is clear and he's an overall great person
Matt was such an amazing professor. He is so passionate about arthropods and his students being able to succeed. I would take this class again!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
29%
Textbook Required
17%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.04 avg changeRatings by Course
IE116
5.0
(1)PLANTSANDCIV
5.0
(2)BPSM102
5.0
(41)IE 116
5.0
(1)BSPM102
5.0
(40)Difficulty by Course
IE116
4.0
PLANTSANDCIV
3.0
IE 116
3.0
AGRI116
2.5
BSPM102
1.9