4.1

Matt Douglas

Biology - Grand Rapids Community College

4.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
74%
Would Retake
111
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

74%

Would Retake

111

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Would love to hang out with him, but when I am paying for the course I want to learn something too

BI117 - 3.0 rating

Matt is a great guy and very funny, but he doesn't really explain the lecture very well

BI117 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

67%

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Based on 23 grades
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Grade Distribution
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A: 9
B+: 3
C+: 3
A-: 3
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Hilarious (8)
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Respected (4)
Caring (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
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BIO101

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Reviews (111)
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BI101
Feb 21, 2001

he is a great teacher, very helpful

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BI101
May 22, 2001

very helpful! if you want to like and understand science take him!

5.0
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BIO101
Jan 15, 2002

Tough class, but excellant teacher.

5.0
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BI104
Jan 21, 2002

Very helpful and doesn't have an ego-take Dr. Matt for 104

5.0
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BI104
Jan 23, 2002

Dr. Matt is great and will go out of his way to help

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104
Jan 25, 2002

Dr. Douglas is the greatest

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104
Jan 25, 2002

Dr. Matt is solid

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BIO104
Feb 7, 2002

Dr. Matt is very knowledgable and always willing to help

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BI101
Feb 23, 2002

makes biology very interesting.

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104
Feb 28, 2002

dr. matt is great-fun class

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BI104
Grade: C
Apr 24, 2002

Awesome instructor. I enjoyed learning in this lab.

5.0
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BI104
May 9, 2002

Dr. Matt is awesome don't hesitate to take his class!

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BI104
Jun 18, 2002

Dr. Matt is the best. Take his class. You will love this guy!

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BIO101
Oct 1, 2002

Dr.Matt is so awesome!very helpful, positive, always smiling,enjoyed his class

5.0
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BI101LAB
Nov 6, 2002

Really nice guy! Had him for my lab, better than my prof. Good guy, tries hard.

5.0
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BI101
Dec 30, 2002

Dr. Matt is great, but dont let that fool you, you still need to study to pass!!

5.0
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104
Jan 19, 2003

he is so passionate about what he teaches that he makes you want to learn

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ZOOLOGY
Apr 24, 2003

interesting lectures... proffesional but not dull

4.0
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BI104
Apr 25, 2003

Dr. Matt is a very intelligent man, is passionate about what he teaches, and has tons of energy. He shoots for an average of 70 in his class, he calls that good. He expects a lot, but a good student can easily get an A. Knows a ton about Monarch's!

5.0
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BI104
May 2, 2003

Great Guy, fun for lab and lecture!

5.0
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BIO101
Aug 6, 2003

I have never learned so much in a class, nor had a professor who loved his job the way Dr. Matt did.

5.0
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ZOOLOGY
Sep 11, 2003

This is the most amazing man and teacher I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is so smart but is well grounded. I believe he can teach anybody anything. hHe is very patient and wants students to succeed. He is my pick for a hall of fame teacher.

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298
Sep 19, 2003

Very intelligent and friendly...his class is a must! Nice butt

5.0
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BI104
Oct 15, 2003

Willing to help students go 'all the way'.

4.0
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BI101
Oct 15, 2003

Dr.Matt is so funny he talks fast so you have to keep up but hes a good teacher

3.0
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BI104
Oct 21, 2003

Dr. Matt knows what he teaches. However, in my experience he hasn't really taught our class much. I only have him for lecture, but all he does is tells us what we need to read and then we watch movies. If you can stay awake for hour movies, you're set.

5.0
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BI104
Dec 3, 2003

He really cares about all students, and he knows what he teaches. Its been my experience at GRCC that the Biology department is probably one of teh most professional, helpful, and fun in the state. Dr Matt helps and listens to anything you have to say.

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BI104
Dec 14, 2003

Dr. Matt is an awsome teacher, he jokes around, but he REALLY knows his stuff, it is amazing what the guy knows, i am really happy that i took his class, and i learned a lot, not that i will use any of that stuff in real life except in maybe jepardy!

3.0
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BI104
Feb 20, 2004

He is a really nice guy! BUT the class is REALLY hard!

3.0
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BI104
Feb 26, 2004

nice guy, knows his stuff, but doesn't really teach. Just tells us what we need to know and lets us learn about it from the book. Tests are okay. Helpful if you ask a specific question, but hard to know what to ask.

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BI104
Apr 29, 2004

This was the hardest class ever! He didn't teach at all he just talked about whatever!

5.0
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BI104
Apr 29, 2004

The teacher is a riot, I loved going to class. If you work hard, you will get what you deserve, if not its your fault.

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BI204
Jun 7, 2004

Matt Dougass is the single greatest teacher on the planet, as well as a fantastic writer, staunch supporter of Republican causes, and one of the most devious assassins this side of the Mason-Dixon.

4.0
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BI104
Aug 16, 2004

Good prof. knows his stuff. He teaches by reviewing the book with you. If you study and listen you will do well. He tests on what he has gone over.

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BI121
Oct 21, 2004

Um...tests have NOTHING to do with what he talks about. It's pretty much all on your own. He's nice, but not very willing to help. I got the idea that he thought everyone should already know what he knew.

5.0
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BIOL201
Oct 24, 2004

Great professor, very into what he's teaching.

5.0
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BI101
Nov 11, 2004

Excellent teacher, the best I've ever had. Great sense of humor, really knows/enjoys what he teaches. Class is not easy, but he makes learning fun and interesting. I was never good at science, but after taking his class I plan on getting a degree in science after I finish the degree I'm getting now.

5.0
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BI104
Dec 17, 2004

very good professor.

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BI104
Jan 12, 2005

I wont lie the class is HARD but if you pay attention and listen to him you will do great. I pulled an A working two jobs and taking 17 credits and i had fun in the class. Know the classification and your golden. one of the best teachers ever.

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BIO104
Feb 15, 2005

When we started class, he said that we should be proud if we get a 'C', it's true. Right now, we have one week to cover 6 chapters in two dif. books for the test. 5% of the mat. is gone over in class and the rest is up to you. Save your GPA, don't take this course unless you like unneeded stress.

4.0
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ZOOLOGY
Apr 10, 2005

dr matt is so funny, class is very enjoyable.he is NUTS about butterflies.he knows so much and is very much ADD.the tests are hard, but if you study passable,a lot of memorizing. lab was easy w/ him, definately take him for lab. he is a fun prof

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BI104
May 3, 2005

don't ever think to take him for zoology. tests are so hard. he is nice but he knows nothing about teaching.................if you don't believe me.......take soology with him and send you comments................

5.0
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ZOOLOGY
May 7, 2005

Matt Douglas is very passionate about what he teaches and that's what makes him a good Professor. Class was challenging but it was fun and if you are not lazy you will be happy that it is. Although he is a very staunch Republican.

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ZOOLOGY
May 10, 2005

he is soooooooooooooooooooo bad

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BI104
May 30, 2005

Very funny professor, I didn't show up most of the time and still got a B in the class,he is very passionate about teaching. He gives a 50 pt extra credit assignment, you would have to fail all of the tests in order to fail the class. He doesn't like failing students and he puts a lot of effort into his class. Not the average up tight teacher. WOW!

5.0
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BI104
Dec 19, 2005

Very good teacher. Does not want students to fail. His tests are hard but he gives you the essays and tells you what to study. If you do not need the class or are not good at biology do not take this class. It will take a lot of time and effort but he will teach you a lot

4.0
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BI104
Dec 27, 2005

This class was challenging, but if you read the chapters and take notes, its not so bad. The tests are hard at first, but they get a little easier towards the end of the semester. Dr. Matt was a pretty good teacher, and is very passionate about zoology, especially butterflies!

5.0
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BI104
May 14, 2006

Great teacher, laid back but into the material and teaches with enthusiasm. Very good at simplifying things. Class was some work, but he was fairly clear about what would be expected on the tests and he gave extra credit if you were slippin' thumbs up!

4.0
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BIO104
Dec 17, 2007

Had little to no interest in zoology before taking class, but has been one of the most rewarding classes taken yet at GRCC. Has a passion for material, and helping students - as long as they have the same passion. CHALLENGES you to THINK. will not suffer those who treat class, material lightly. HArd work can get an A. chances to get extra credit.

5.0
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CM104
Apr 5, 2008

Excellent teacher. Truly has a passion for the subject (zoology) and is always more than willing to help students out. The course isn't the easiest, but he makes it as fun as possible and there are many opportunities for extra credit. If you have to take a zoology class this is the professor you want teaching it.

5.0
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BIOS
Apr 24, 2008

Worth the work!

5.0
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BIOLO1688
Jan 4, 2009

Amazing Teacher, very funny and smart. Gives plenty of opportunity for extra credit. You have to study the book inside and out, sometimes felt overwhelming. I would take that class again or just another class that he teaches.

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BI104
Jan 21, 2009

Dr. Matt is absolutely fabulous! It's difficult material- but he'll help you. You will read EVERY word of your text book. TAKE NOTES. Class was always a good time. Pay attention when he mentions test/essay questions- he's doing it to help and those REALLY do show up on the tests. Take EVERY extra credit opportunity you can. Dr. Matt ROCKS!!!!!

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BI104
Apr 3, 2009

He is one of the few good profs. at GRCC.

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BI117
Apr 23, 2009

He does not teach. He makes the students go in front of the class and read from the book which you could read by yourself. I recommend another prof for sure, even though he is a pretty cool guy.

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BIO104
Apr 29, 2009

Matt is cool as a person, not so cool as a teacher! He doesnt teach in terms that you understand just reads the book outloud. The class is fun but the material is impossible! He also says Gods name in vein a lot, if thats something that bothers you steer clear of this guy! I suggest a different teacher, MORE than half of his class drops by the end

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BI117
Nov 13, 2009

he is a pretty cool guy but he sticks directly to the books. so if you study the book word for word you will do good on the tests and he explains things thoroughly. the only thing i didn't like was that sometimes he had the students teach the class which i don't like at all because nobody knows what they are talking about.

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BIO204
Dec 23, 2009

GRCC's best Prof by far. I loved the animal biology course. It is not an easy class, you have to study, read, read, read and prepare for exams. If you are not going into a biology field I would not recommend this class because it is extremely time consuming. Dr. Matt is down to earth, helpful and easy to understand. I miss the class.

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BI104
Dec 24, 2009

I was very pleased that this was my first class at CC. Matt is a fantastic teacher, and hi love for the subject is contagious. The class IS work, but there are plenty of extra credit opportunities and lot of understanding. Not a class for everyone, but superb!

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BI104
Apr 6, 2010

He is an Amazing teacher, his tests are hard but if you read and write down all the essay questions that Matt gives, you should be fine. Its not a class where you can study a couple nights before also, you have to study as you go pretty much. He makes the class extremely fun and the dissections are great! I don't want this class to end!!

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BIO104
Nov 5, 2010

The best teacher I have ever had , funny, smart as hell, and very into his work. The best professors love what they do and you can tell by the way they teach Matt is so much into his work. He is the greatest teachers I have ever had. Just make sure you study really hard because his test are very difficult.

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BIO104
Nov 5, 2010

The best teacher I have ever had , funny, smart as hell, and very into his work. The best professors love what they do and you can tell by the way they teach Matt is so much into his work. He is the greatest teacher I have ever had. Just make sure you study really hard because his test are very difficult.

3.0
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BI117
Apr 28, 2011

All tests are scantrons, which he puts the wrong answers in his keys. You have to go to his outside of class to make sure he marked it correctly because he only lets you see the scantrons, not the tests. His tests are really hard, and the exact wording of the book. He doesn't believe in bold face so you have to memorize the entire chapter.

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BIO104
May 2, 2011

At first I did not understand the hot chilli pepper, but later I did...This guy is just cool and is kinda hot. There is too much info in this class for Dr. Matt to cover it all in class so he just goes over the highlights in class. He is very chill and going to class isn't necessary mandatory. You have to work really hard, but it is worth it.

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BIO104
Nov 1, 2011

Prof. Matt is a really cool guy, he makes class fun and although attendance mandatory because of the labs, he allows you to come to another class if you missed yours. He is helpful to a certain extent but he doesn't give out study guides for his exams and they're extremely hard because you don't know exactly what to study.

5.0
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BIO104
Mar 16, 2012

A great teacher. Wants you to call him Matt and comes to class in jeans. Yes, his tests are difficult. However, he gives you the essays and plenty of extra credit in advance. He is very intelligent and down to earth. My favorite prof. He treats everyone equally and has a great sense of humor. Listen, take notes, compare notes, and you will do fine.

5.0
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BI104
May 12, 2012

Dr. Matt is a fantastic guy who knows exactly what he is doing and what he is teaching. The class is very hard and challenging, but if you put in the effort then you will do fine. He is a really funny guy and will help you. There is a lot of extra credit opportunities so you can pass if you do it. It is a great class.

2.0
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BI104
Oct 15, 2012

This was the most difficult teacher I've ever had. I took one exam & got a 48% on it. I had to drop the class in fear that I wouldn't pass. This may have been partially because science does not enthuse me. However, if you like science, this guy is extremely nice & you will like him as a person. Maybe not as a teacher though. Wouldn't recommend him.

5.0
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BIO104
Nov 22, 2012

Honestly, if you love science, he's the guy you want to teach you. If you aren't understanding something ask him. His tests are hard, and you will need to take notes and study. It's not an easy class. But its a very fulfilling one.

4.0
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BI104
Dec 7, 2012

His test are hard but he gives you plenty of extra credit and drops one test score. His lectures consist of him talking and he doesn't write notes on the board (bring a voice recorder). Class requires a lot of reading in the textbook and taking the questions online. Visual learners may have trouble on his lecture tests but will exceed well at lab.

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BI104
Mar 26, 2013

I loved this class. Yes, the tests are hard and yes, you'll have to study but Matt makes going to class enjoyable. He tells you the test essays in advance and the rest is all multiple choice. I would definitely take this class again and I wish Matt taught other classes because I would probably take them too.

4.0
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BI104
Apr 1, 2013

oh my glob. professor matt is by far one of my favorite teachers ever. he is hilarious and very helpful! yes, there is A LOT of studying involved in this class, but guess what, thats college. If you study, you pass.

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BI104
Apr 15, 2013

I got put in this class first semester of my freshman year. It was the hardest class! The tests are hard and he doesn't tell you what to study for them so you almost have to memorize every chapter for the test. Good guy, bad teacher. Do not recommend him.

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BI104
Apr 15, 2013

Dr. Matt was the best professor i have had yet! he is hard and knows a ton so studying is necessary. he used to be a professor at Harvard so he has a more hands off approach but he is the coolest guy. HIGHLY suggest taking his class

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BI117
Apr 24, 2013

Definitely a great guy and teacher. Depending on the class he'll adjust his expectations, but overall, is easy going and lenient. Very carefree and puts lots of humor into his lecture. I would recommend him for any class.

2.0
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BI117
Apr 27, 2013

Personality wise, he is awesome! Laid back and really easy going. Learning wise, he doesn't teach you. You get a book and teach yourself pretty much. You are only graded on tests and you have no idea what will be on them. Plus he doesn't put grades on black board so you don't know your grade ever.

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BI154
Sep 6, 2013

Wonderful personality and easy to get along with! The class is hard because you have to learn a ton within a small amount of time. He does not reference the textbook word for word. This class requires a lot of studying. He does a review before tests and gives you a list of the essays that could be on the exam. Awesome Professor!

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BI154
Nov 4, 2013

Dr. Matt is a really amazing guy. This class is really hard. He's very scatterbrained, and there is absolutely no organization to this class. You really have to memorize the book. But just being in class counts for a lot, I've not studied for a couple of his tests and managed a 78%.

3.0
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BI154
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 10, 2013

Matt is a great guy and really knows his stuff. However, if you are a person that needs someone who teaches with structure this is not the class for you. I found this class frustrating because he left the classroom often and we'd end up sitting around before he got back. Teaching yourself for this course is a MUST.

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BI215
Nov 13, 2013

This class is one of the most fun and interesting classes I've taken and unfortunately also one of the hardest! Dr. Matt is an awesome guy but does not do a lot in the teaching aspect. Be prepared for a LOT of studying and confusion. If you're truly interested in Biology, this class is worth it.

4.0
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BI104
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2013

Dr Matt is very considerate and easy to communicate with. I think it takes a special mind set and willingness to learn in this class and that is a compliment. Great class!

3.0
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BI117
Mar 25, 2014

Dr. Matt is a very nice guy, but I felt like I didn't learn near the material people in the other sections did. He is so laid back that he opens the classroom door and then it is up to you to learn the stuff. Would love to hang out with him, but when I am paying for the course I want to learn something too.

3.0
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BI117
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2014

Matt is a great guy and very funny, but he doesn't really explain the lecture very well. Goes off on to tangents and random thoughts. You really have to do some self teaching from the textbook because if you miss a class you dont miss much of a lecture. Tests are hard and made to confuse you.

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BI117
Grade: C+
Jan 15, 2015

Amazing professor!

5.0
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BI117
Grade: C+
Jun 28, 2015

Dr. Matt's class wasn't easy, but he gives you all the tools and help to pass. He wrote the book, so he knows the material covered in the book very well. There are no surprises on the test; what was covered in class is on the test. He is a very good teacher and made this hard subject fun.

3.0
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BI121
Nov 3, 2015

Uses everything based off of the book. Doesn't explain or teach at all. Wouldn't recommend him.

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BI121
Grade: A-
Nov 11, 2015

Prof Douglas is a very laid back professor. He takes attendance, and the rest of the class period is free time to either study, ask questions, or work on other things. If you need structure and a lesson plan don't take him, if you have a prior understanding to anatomy and you can self-study I would take him. Tests are straight forward.

4.0
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BI154
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2016

Dr. Matt is really laid back but a very smart and respectable guy. However, if you don't read or study outside the class you wont do well. He is the kind of prof that expects you to know what he knows so he wont spend much time answering a lot of questions that he thinks arent worth his time. Overall, though he is my favorite prof ive ever had.

5.0
3.0
BI117
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed having Dr. Matt as my professor. He made my 7 week summer course fly by. He is extremely funny, and he really has a passion for what he teaches. He makes A&P very interesting. I did not really get a lot out of his lectures, however, if you put in the time outside of class and actually read the textbook, you will do just fine.

5.0
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BI154
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Awesome prof! Gives a lot of opportunity for points.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
4.0
4.0
BI117
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

I took this class as an intro to the rest of my anatomy classes because I had been out of school for a while. Dr. Matt is very funny and he clearly cares about the classes he teaches. However, he can be very unorganized and might seem a little scatterbrained. Be prepared to read a lot and to teach yourself about half the material.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Hilarious
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5.0
BI121
Nov 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Great guy but his lecture will leave you lost. You have to be able to self study and read the book. No learning checks or quizzes. 4 exams with a essay at the end of each one worth around 20 pts.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
BI154
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Hes a nice guy but teaching is not his strong point. He said he was "trying something new" and gave us 500+ questions to put into a notebook. Each question required multiple answers. Barely any review for exams and often gave us wrong chapters and pages to study.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BI154
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Matt is an awesome dude and very intelligent. If you love science you will love his classes however be prepared for a heavy work load and lots of reading. If you pay attention in his lectures and take good notes you will do great in the class, he also gives lot of points in the class making it hard to fail.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
4.0
BI117
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

While hilarious, he is very caught up in his own scattered thoughts. No "lecture". Class usually consisted of him speed-reading various portions of chapters in the book aloud. We were meant to intrinsically know what material will be on tests. Gave off the vibe he did not want to be there. I often left wondering why I bothered to show up.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BI117
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed Dr. Matt as my professor. He genuinely cares about the information he teaches, but you should definitely be doing work (READING) outside of class to really achieve an A. Interesting guy, interesting material.

Respected
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
BI154
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Douglas is truly a gem! He cares so much about his students and knows the subject well. There is a TON of material to master, but you'll learn a lot in his class. I have gotten high A's all on his exams by reading the textbook and completing the homework. He will be missed by many.

Respected
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BI117
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Matt was a fantastic teacher. He outlined exactly what he expected of us, and there were never any surprises. If you read the pages in the textbook that he tells you to, do the study sheets he hands out, and pay attention to most of the lecture you are sure to do well in his class. He makes a more difficult topic interesting and easy.

Respected
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
BI121
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

This professor is hilarious. He is very relatable and is passionate about biology. He genuinely enjoys his students it seems. I found this class super easy. Do the short study guide and you will pass with no problem. Compared to other bio classes that I've heard about this professor is a breeze.

Tests? Not many
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BI117
Grade: A-
Mar 27, 2018
Would take again

Cool guy, but just reads summary from back of book in class though. Really emphasizes book use, since he wrote it, and actually discourages note taking, because "everything you need is in the book". I found the class interesting, so I put in the work. Overall, I'd say he's an easier bio prof. gives 2 take him tests that help your grade.

5.0
3.0
BI121
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

I took this class and was super nervous because a&p can be an intimidating but he made the class fun and Im so happy I took the course in the summer. He gave good reviews on upcoming exams and always told us what to expect. Best professor to take for BI-121

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BI121
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

Such a great professor and person. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the test and what the essay will be for the exam. Easy grader, awesome guy, easy A. Just study and prepare yourself and you're good!

1.0
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BI153
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice person and cares about his students, but he is very disorganized. We were never exactly sure what would be on exams. He didn't explain things well. He doesn't use blackboard and hardly ever communicates outside of class- even when test dates changed. Even though the class wasn't hard and I got an A, it was stressful and chaotic.

3.0
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BI154
Grade: C+
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

He is so smart but he makes you work for your grade. I had a 3.5 gpa before this class. Now its like 2.4 when Im done. Hes a great guy, he just doesnt explain stuff well and moves really fast. Like you have to constantly stay in the biology learning area to understand.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BI117
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Matt was my favorite professor! I had him for my BI 177 LAB and it was so much fun. He is so funny and he prepares you well for the tests and exam. I would NOT miss class! After each lab before you leave there is a 10 question quiz over what you learned that day. You'll love Matt if you choose him as your professor!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BI121
Grade: B+
Jun 20, 2019
Would take again

Great Professor, & would highly recommend him for Bi-121 Lecture. He makes what you're learning fun, clear and easy to understand. You'll miss too much material if you don't attend class. I took the 7-week course so it was crammed with information. I knew absolutely nothing about Chemistry or Bio and I still manage to pass with a decent grade.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BI121
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2019
Would take again

Matt is laid-back and goofy. He gives you all the notes to print ahead of time so you aren't scrambling to jot everything during lecture. You're graded only on 4 tests-- each having an essay with multiple choice. Offers generous extra credit; bumped me from an A- to 102%. Fill out his study sheets and you should be set with at least a B+.

Inspirational
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BI154
Nov 19, 2020
Would take again

I had him for a few different classes. He is a great guy and the classes are a lot of fun. While regular class days aren't difficult, the tests are hard and the homework is time consuming. I highly recommend him as he gives out plenty of extra credit and listens to his students. Lecture time goes over the textbook and so does homework so study.

Test heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BI101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT take an online course with him. He seems like a great teacher but online is not for him. He doesn't know how to properly post the lectures (each unit is 5-7ch's) so you get 1 lecture then the rest of them the week the test is due. Also doesn't follow the book. Tests are ESSAY tests; my last one was 19pgs. Legit had a breakdown at the end.

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Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BI153
Grade: A
Oct 2, 2025
Would take again

Dr Matt is a genuine professor who cares about the world and making sure students learn the subject at matter. One of the best professors at GRCC, I cannot recommend taking BI 153/154 enough. Very easy to talk to and ask questions.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
BI101LAB
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2025

Seriously awful. Spends most of class blabbing about random anecdotes unrelated to material. Syllabus is out of date and inaccurate. Wrote a total of 50 pages of homework. Only relevant information comes from assigned textbook, which is only occasionally referenced. I considered crashing my car to avoid attending class on a weekly basis.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
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Attendance Mandatory

78%

Textbook Required

67%

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