Excellent teacher! Good humor and very caring. Love his tangents! Lively class discussions. Always available to answer questions. Knows his stuff and how to teach it.

Great teacher. knows what he's talking about and makes the class very interesting. i really learned a lot in his class. also, no book needed for this class, he will give u the notes for the lecture before the actual lecture. if u study = easy A!

Prof. Golden is really an excellent professor. He does not baby his students, meaning he DOES give a lot of work and hard tests. He really wants his students to learn, rather than just pass the class with an easy A or B - be prepared to work/study hard.

Summer 2002. Not an easy A. Labs, kinda confusing. It was self study, make sure to get a serious lab group to work with. Memorize Notes,Handouts and formulas. NO NOT LAG. Other than that he's really into this stuff, which made class interesting.

He loves his job, VERY funny and nice guy! Study guide given for tests, not too hard as long as you STUDY. Hardly used book, mostly notes.I recommend taking this teacher-you will learn a lot about life. Interesting subject-related tangents good to know!

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Excellent.Very informative,helpful,good looking professor.Took him n Fall03 got "A".Great help 4 everyone.V interesting lects,full of variety of info.All u need z 2 listen 2him &study his notes &study guides.Everything on test z covered.Take his lab.

Hilarious guy and very attractive. Fun class.

This teacher is great, he is very informative, very clear, young and not boring at all like other science teachers I've taken before. I took his class during the summer of 2003 which was a hard, but he made it fun. Take this guy 4 bio he is excelente.

No suprises on the test gives a very good study guide the tests are hard and a lot of info. just show up to class and you should pass. Book is not very nescessary

He is the best teacher i have every had.

COOL GUY, LETS YOU KNOW WHAT HE EXPECTS OF YOU AND STICKS TO IT. SHOW UP TO CLASS AND TAKE NOTES AND YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD GRADE. THE FIELD TRIPS FOR THE LAB ARE A GOOD TIME

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GOLDEN IS GREAT!! DON'T BUY THE BOOK. ALL OF THE MATERIALS ON THE TESTS ARE COVERED IN LECTURE, ADN ARE ON THE STUDY GUIDES. THE EXAMS ARE NOT EASY, BUT IF YOU SHOW UP AND TAKE GOOD NOTES YOU SHOULD GET A GOOD GRADE! TAKE HIS LAB IT IS EASY!! GOOD LUCK!

there's so much material. His tests are hard, but he tells you what to study. The last midterm is the same day of final and there's not enough time to study for it.

I did nothing all semester. I didn't go on field trips, I didn't study for tests and hardly went to class and still managed a C, which is all i needed!!

I really like him and his tangents.Gives students interesting & important views on life, many of it actually does relate back to biology. Lab not that hard, Lecture-about 3 exams. Study guide has all the info you'll need to know.Study good before test!

This class was very challenging. Only 3 tests, but there all essay format, no multiple choice. He gives you a study guide, and all the questions come from the study guide,but most of the questions dont make it to the test.so you memorize crap for nothing.

This is a tough class, but he is really into it, gives you notes and a study guide for every exam and even did a review on his own time. Go to his office, he is actually very nice and helpful. If you want to be prepared for Biology, this is a good class.

Really nice guy, but horrible teacher. He means well and gives you study guides for each test but most of the information isn't on the test! The last three tests are all about genetics and the 3rd midterm and the final are on the same day. Too hard.

Get ready to study and pay attention. He is an amazing teacher,his stories may seem off base at times but they help you to relate to the subject. He is helpfull and truely wants each student to succeed. I would highly recommend taking him.

he is very very very easy instructor. Take him and be relaxed for A

he explains things well and is a nice guy. as long as you study, you'll be fine. i got a b in this class and i've never taken bio before. he's very helpful and explains things well. if you have a question, just ask him. he's nice.

Great, helpful, & fun teacher! No need for book, take good lecture notes, study the study guides and you should be good. He doesn't play around on essay ?'s so be prepared!! Take this class, he does everything to help u succeed!! I Loved It!

When I took this class I thought it was on the subject of biology, not politics. I think he missed his calling as either a polititian, a political science teacher or a member of Greenpeace.

Nice prof. very interesting lectures. Good to understand foundation and philosophy of science, but doesn't covering enough book info. I hope class stays interesting, but focuses more on book material.

Great teacher, if you really want to learn take his class. He's passionate about his work and you can tell he loves what he do. Everything he taught me came in handy in my future classes.

he is very kool i like him alot

great teacher.

Nice guy and lectures are easy to understand. But he spends a lot of time on each subject and repeats stuff a lot. It's a pretty slow course. The good thing is he gives you handouts so you know exactly what you need to study for quizes.

He is a nice person, but that doesn't mean that he is a nice teacher. His quizes are easy, but tests are hard. Be prepare!!

Prof. Golden really cares about the subjest he is teaching. Wonderful stories related to the class. I Adore him.

Mr. Golden is an awesome teacher. He is a pro with the material and he really cares about your future. Just pay attention in class and take notes, the tests will come easy after that.

every1 complaining about him talking about politics needs to stop seperating politics and biology from the real world & stop being so complacent, lazy & selfcentered. Politics, biology and YOU are all interelated! AMAZING TEACHER. DROPS LOWEST TEST & QUIZ. I loved him. wish i could take him again :[

Mr. Golden knows his Bio. He goes off on these tangents, and the stories are totally relevant but hard to take notes when ur interested in his story. Tests are tough, real tough but he gives you all expected info many times over b4 exam.

Mr Golden is very easy to learn from which is saying alot considering his class is at 8am. He knows alot, is very interesting but the tests are are hard. They're all essay and he is a very anal grader on top of that tests are 58% of your grade. Plus he lets his TA grade tests. I though I did reall

Mr. Golden teaches a very interesting class, and is no doubt very passionate about his subject. Unfortunately, Mr. Golden's tests are ridiculous. The subject matter is not difficult, but he does whatever he can to make it so. Study the little things that you would not expect to see on a test.

I do think his exams were hard also. But he gives you comprehensive study guides and makes himself available. There weren't any tricks or anything unexpected on the exams..he just expects a lot.I got a higher grade than I thought I was going to get,so he must give room at the end. I learned a lot!

Golden is great! He really cares about his students. He will go out of the way to help u so take advantage of that! Don't buy the book just take really good lecture notes, nothing is on the test unless it was in lecture. Labs are easy & lab manuel is NOT collected. Lectures are enjoyable! Class=FUN.

Mr. Golden is awesome. Take his class, you will not regret it. Lab is fun and easy and so are the field trips. Just go to every lab, field trips and lectures and you will pass the class. He is very reasonable when grading tests/quizzes.

Mr. Golden – Awesome teacher… He understands that not all of us (like me) like Science/Biology, and he tries to do what he can to make it easy. Go to every lab, field trip, and lecture class, and you will easily get a “B”. Text books are not required, but recommended.

Great teacher. He is interesting, and very easygoing. His tests are straight forward, he let you know exactly what information you will be tested on. Wonderfil class and teacher.

What a hottie, but as stated before, loves to talk about his ex wife, how funny someone else noticed..too bad for all you ladies out there. He is very interesting as a teacher, but I hate science, so I took Cr/Nc and still passed. Lab sucks, I hate that dirty place, and hate that he use poor mice.

Easy bio class, go to class, take notes, and form study group=A Lab, take Golden not who ever's doing the other lab. Just go to class and you don't even need the book to get an A. Golden does get on a soap box sometimes about different things but nice guy and doesn't expect you to be Bio Majors.

I thought he was a great teacher. It was a hard class, but he does a lot to help you. I think the last student just does't want to work very hard. (they should also take an english class)

His class won't seem that hard. I took a lot of notes and studied the practice tests but for that class you had to know EVERYTHING. Study you a** off and you might pass. The class is intresting but it blind sides you.

i took this class with another professor and got an f and then took it with this professor and got a c. the class is hard but he makes the class interesting and he relates the work to everyday life which is what i found interesting. if you talk to him about what you expect from the class he is understanding and will help you out. great teacher!

He is a very good teacher. By far the best teacher I've had. He is very clear, he gives no homework, offers test questions in advance and makes the subject interesting. He is a very intelligent teacher and goes out of his way to make the class fun.

He's a great teacher. Very clear and he wants to make sure you understand what he's telling you and will continue to explain the concept until you understand it. I had fun taking his class! (I normally HATE biology too..)

Highly recommend! He relates biological concepts to the real world, so they're not only easy to understand but often intriguing too. Genuinely cares about students' success. Admits his mistakes. Gives study guides. Tests only on lecture material. There's NO reason any student can't pass his BIO 120 class!

Take this class in the summer. Get involved, ask questions, go to every class, make sure he know you by name. When I added all my points I thought I was failing and I got a B. I ended up really liking the class. My friend took a bio 110 in fall and suffered. Take Golden he only teaches it in the summer.

Professor Golden is a wonderful teacher. I think he is very fair, and he actually makes Science interesting because of the way he lectures in class. I think anyone who takes his class will find him to be helpful and understanding.

Was surprised by how difficult the tests were (I hear BIO 210 is a great deal harder than his 110 class). He loves what he does and is a really awesome, interesting person. I learned a lot in this class.

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He is a great teacher, but be prepared to study hard. I studied harder for this class than any other and I learned more about Biology than I ever thought I would. Five years later I still remember. He is a great lecturer. The tests seem impossible, but he grades on a curve. I came out of every test thinking I bombed, and got an A

good teacher, funny, easy to understand...just do you work and come to class and you'll pass.

He is well experienced in his field. Although his lectures can get off subject, he always covers the material well. His tests are straight foward and he also provides a study guide that directly corresponds to the midterm. He is really helpful, and will give you the answers to the study guide. His tests are not as difficult. Excellent Teacher.

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!! His lectures are so clear and he gives real life situations to explain things. I have never learned so much about the body works and how cells respirate!!!He is a hottie for an older guy and his study guides are EXACTLY what is on the tests he is well organized and well prepared TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!

MR. GOLDEN IS VERY FUNNY. IF YOU WRITE DOWN ONLY WHAT HE PUTS ON THE BOARD AND NOT HIS RAMBLINGS YOU WILL GET AN A. ALWAYS STUDY FOR A WRITTEN TEST AND NOT A MULTIPLE CHOICE, HE WILL TRICK YOU.

He can answer a question, OR be on time. RUDE TEACHER

Very FAIR professor. Gives you enough time for all assignments. Even though he said his exams are multiple choice, ALL exams are written which help for extra points. Truly wants to see all his students succeed. Does not want to trick students. Explains everything!

TAKE THIS CLASS FOR SUMMER!!! It was clear, fun and easy to study for. All exams are multiple choice and come from your lecture notes. So definately prepare. Even the final is based on the most missed exam questions from previous tests. Also his lab is quite easy and you can use any version of BIO 120 book out there. GREAT CLASS and LOADS OF FUN!!!

fantastic teacher. truly wants the students to succeed.

He is by far the most helpful teacher that I've had at Grossmont. He cares about his student's success as long as they do. He's very engaging & I loved being in his class.

Very Very good teacher. his lectures are great and very interesting, he relates the material to real life and his tests are very fair. I would recommend to all!!

You have to go to class consistently. His test are all based on lectures. He doesn't require a text book. Basically go to class, take good notes, and you'll pass. side note-super fun guy, makes class interesting. I would take him for any subject.

Am I the first brave person to rate Golden for 210? Yes, he may talk about his personal viewpoints during class, but bottom line: he gets the material to the class and he doesn't just talk and talk and say, you need this for the tests, study. It's a pretty easy class, mor importantly, it's fun to go to (even at 8 am).

I got to hand it to him, he is a good teacher. unfortunately if you have a faith in a higher power, take someone else. he doesn't mock you directly, but pokes generally. made it hard for me to believe what he said was true because he basically dicarded faith as wrong. remember that evolution is a faith too. always late, took 3rd midterm during finl

Golden is an interesting man. Hes a pretty good teacher, but not my favorite. I would def take him again, tho. His policy on his final sucks. you can only get 1 grade higher than your final score. So hes a gamble. makes it interesting tho. He repeated himself many times to be clear, he never EVER denounced faith, EVER, he just said its not science.

I left this class till the end because I thought it would be hard! Mr.Golden makes this class fun. Test are writen but still A's are easy to get. Make sure you study and show up to class.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. Really knows his stuff and is willing to help. Definately would recommend him to anyone.

He is really cool, fair, and very clear with what he expect you. 100% recomended.

Great lecturer, good teacher. Really enjoyable except when he goes on and on about his evolutionary beliefs. Although it was evolutionary biology (a required for many science majors) I am glad to say there wasn't a whole lot of evolution except for as I mentioned, he always says his part on it. If you believe you came from soup, so be it.

I don't particuarly like Michael, even though he did give me an A. He really does know his stuff and the struggles of his students, and you will learn some stuff in his class (esp. Genetics); however, he believes God and Science to be separate. Yet, he still manages to always give his opinion on how there is no God during his lectures. . .not cool.

EXCELLENT TEACHER!!! I have only had two professors who have only encourgaged me to stick to being a bio major. Michael knows what he's talking about, sometimes students don't agree with his views, but deal with it! he only wants to see you succeed & he will do all he can to make sure you do. He always makes himself available, take advantage of it!

Michael was a great and excellent teacher! He is one of the best teachers at Grossmont College. He's a very smart and interesting individual. One of the coolest people I've ever met. All the BS about him talking crap about God is pure ignorance. He does not discrimante believers! I loved talking to him about music, HE LISTENS TO System of A Down!!!

What a fantastic teacher! He gets everyone thinking and he encourages his students to investigate and challenge the material he presents. He is interested in the success of his students. Mr. Golden is very knowledgable and loves to present new ideas for us to contemplate. It would be so nice if more teachers used his style of teaching. Enjoy him!

Very fun teacher. He is really into seeing and making sure that everyone passes . He makes Biology fun and interesting to learn . I would recommend taking his Bio class over the other Bio teachers anyday!

the best teacher ever he makes sure everyone passes the class with lots of info. for any bio take Mr. Golden.

Cool teacher that keeps the topics interesting.

He is one of the best teachers I have ever had! I was really inspired by his lectures. His class was a bit challenging but I really learned alot!

There cannot be a better/easier instructor for this class. He gets you through it, and has a 87% passing average.

Very Good, and very helpful. He does have a lot of work for you to do though.

He is a wonderful prof. He keeps his lectures interesting and entertaining! If you don't like bio, you will find it amazing by the time you get out of his class! His tests are a little tough, but if you are willing to put forth some time you will get an A! Golden is also a good looking older man... you won't get bored!

Best teacher i've ever had. very smart, gives many examples to clarify, never makes students feel dumb. helpful. offers office hours. Gives study guides n prints notes. gives 2 weeks notice for all tests/assignments. Even gave weekend review b4 a genetics test. I have never understood biology better. tests on taught & read material. no surprises.

He may be a great person, but he must get pleasure from making his students suffer. This class is only 3 units but expect to put in A LOT more time than you want!!!

I was never much of a Biology person, but Golden just makes the subject fun. Sure you don't HAVE to come to class, but if you don't, you're screwed. He has a lot to say and what he says almost always pertains to test material. I recommend him for anyone who's needs or wants to take Bio 110. You'll have fun, but prepare to work too!!

before the class i wasnt interested in science, during the class i wasnt interested in science, and now that the class is over i'm still not interested in science...but Prof. Golden made the class a lot of fun that I actually enjoyed myself...i'd take his class again....GREAT GUY!! take his class!!!

Michael is an awesome teacher. His lectures are interesting and relevent to life. This is a great class but not a cake walk. You have to do the work but you'll find that it's not too hard if you show up to class and pay attention.

Professor Golden is one of my best professors I have had. Although he makes you work extremely hard for an A in his class it is worth it. I'm not a Bio major, but I actually found myself understanding the concepts and actually enjoying it. He is very helpful if you need help, and he loves what he does which makes him an even better professor.

Very knowledgeable... Very helpful... Do your assigned projects and show him that you are interested in the material... He is much more willing to help students that are making an honest effort.

great teacher! sadly taught evolution should have been teaching CREATION! study ALOT for tests, classes easy, and I must say he his class is cool and interesting

He is the best teacher I have ever had. His lectures are interesting and fun, and he relates everything to your daily life. I hardly even studied, I had attended every class, paid 100% attention and took notes. I had a very easy A. He deeply cares about his students, if you try, he'll help you. He's the best, and biology is not even my major.

Mr. Golden is one of the best teachers at Grossmont. I was afraid to take this class...but in the end I learned a lot! You do have to study for his test and attend class. You dont use the book..so I wouldnt buy it. Great Teacher!

The only critique I will offer is that there was too much information crammed in the last two weeks while preparing for finals.

Enjoyed his class very much. You CAN get an "A". You don't need the book. Study all of your notes, not just what is on the study guide.

One of the best professors i've ever had. He explains things clearly and really wants to help his students understand the material. He tells some pretty cool stories/facts that all have to do with biology and you learn a lot more than boring textbook stuff. Kinda hott for his age too

I've had Micheal before and I still enjoy his class. He goes on tangents, but he really cares about everyone learning applicable bio, not just textbook crap you never use in your lifetime. He also is easy going about most stuff. Can't wait to have him in Bio 210.

Great and giving u info u need for the tests. Gives study guides. Encourages office hours. Answers all questions. Great person, Great teacher. Knows a LOT of information. Prints lecture outlines for students, but goes over them quickly. review them and read text b4 the class. it's the best way to keep up in his class.

Very interesting lectures! There's a lot of material for each big test but if you take notes and study consistantly throughout the semester, you'll do very well. Don't cram for this class.

he's a great teachers , knows what he's doing, if u study day by day u will get an A.. hes nt hard but there are alot of info that u need to lern

"Living my life like its GOLDEN!!" this has to be the best teacher at grossmont college. he is very helpful, explains things clearly where u actually understand the material. He looks GREAT!! Test are pretty easy he provides u with a study guide which helps you on the test..you will never be suprised. hes avlb for help LOVE THIs TEACHER THKS PROF!!

Professor Golden is amazing! He really makes you think when he's lecturing. I learned so much from this course!! Going to class was a highlight in my week.

210 is not as demanding as some people may think, like in general.. you get what you put into it. Golden gives you all the tools you need to pass his class with ease, but if you do not put the time and effort you will fail. He lets you know exactly what will be on the tests, and he never surprises you with anything. Always available in his office

Really bio major oriented. Nice guy puts bio into a language you can understand. The final is all you need to worry about. It doesnt matter what you do the entire semester, the final will determine your grade. Its a take home + test 3 +final cumulative. Hard but study in advance and go to class(sign in sheet everyday) you'll do fine

8am classes suck but dont be late or he will hate u & prolly drop u.Write down everything he puts on the board bc IT WILL BE ON THE TEST. if u study you can easily get an A in the class, but if you dont study u DONT HAVE A CHANCE IN PASSING THE CLASS bc all his tests are hand-written so u cant bs ur way through them..

dont even bother taking biology if it isnt with this teacher, hes the only one that knows what hes talking about

GREAT

Simply understanding and helpful teacher, i like his down-to-earth character ang being comedian sometimes

Excellent professor! Golden makes everything fun and easy to understand. He keeps lectures interesting by applying them to life, and he's extremely clear on what is expected of you. Weekly lab quizzes and a couple of lecture quizzes, short-answer portion on tests, but easy if you're prepared. Never thought Bio could be this fun before! Thanks Prof!

A difficult class as far as the amount of information you have to retain. Mr. Golden wasn't kidding when he said to keep up with the reading because it can pile up and no amount of cramming will prepare you for the tests if you don't study consistently. I enjoyed his class alot, it also helps that he is very easy on the eyes ;D

excellent prof. but MAKE SURE TO KEEP UP ON READING. if you havent taken bio 120 before, don't bother taking this class. prof tries to clarify as much as possible, but w/out prior knowledge of basics, your screwed for sure. but if you can keep up with the massive amount of reading, than MAYBE you can get an A

Really cool professor. He gives you a study guide before each test and most of the questions on the study guide show up on the test. So I don't know how anyone can NOT get an 'A' in his class. As long as you work hard and show him you care (like showing up at his test reviews) he'll give you the grade you deserve. Take him! you won't regret it.

Golden is a great teacher. there is a lot of information so try not to miss too many classes. good field-trips. worth taking his class

Try to avoid taking this at 8am. Read the chapters, do the study guides, do the assignments. Make sure you show up to EVERY class and take notes. All of his test questions, particularly diagrams, come from his lectures. If you can, form a study group. A very demanding course (especially the genetics...).

Mr. Golden is really enthusiastic and makes things very clear. I've hated every science class I ever took until his. Fun field trips, interesting labs. All around a really cool, knowledgeable guy. Show up for class and find some study partners and you'll be fine.

Golden's class is not hard. However, as he says in his syllabus, do not be a passive student. Do not wait to be spooned the material. Read (not much), take notes, and DO the study guides. (Most answers are from notes...very few from the book). The tests are a duplicative image of the stud guides. Go to his office because he does help. Show interest

Michael Golden is a great teacher and very helpful. He makes everything very clear and fun. If you follow the study guide and take notes you can easily get a good grade. Very nice guy. Take his class, you won't regret it

Be ready to work! He is a great professor for those willing to learn, explains everything in detail, and gives you pertinent details/stories which allow you to retain the material... PAY ATTENTION in class, do not skip lectures, it's a tough class to take over the summer, but a serious student can easily excell.

One of THE most AMAZING teachers I've EVER had!!! Attend, study, take notes and act like your in college (not high school) and you will get a good grade PLUS learn alot! A very talented teacher!!!

He's very helpful professor, very nice guy, and he knows what he was talking about. The class was fun. I learned a lot from his class. All of the exams based on your lecture, and all of the exams are review for the final.

Funny guy who keeps your attention and interest pretty well. Quizzes are extremely easy and there really is no homework besides reviewing your notes from the class before.

Golden is an excellent teacher and fun. Never buy a book since its never used.. he knows how to save money.. do not miss class since all his lectures are helpful for the quizzes and tests. If u put attention and attend to every class there is no way not to get an A.. His lab classes are also easy and short... Knoes how to teach college students

He is the Best teacher EVER. He is a pretty funny guy. His class is very interesting and helpful. I am really glad to take his class.

Interesting teacher, the use of book is minimal, everything on the tests is from the lectures. The class would be much better without some time consuming assignments that are supposed to get us ready to be Bio majors, well..ehem.. not eveyone there is a Bio major!.P.S- this class got me my first C in 5 semesters, and I did bloody good in sciences.

Sometimes he goes off in his lectures and talks about random things that he finds interesting. Attendance to his class is crucial for a good grade and he expects you to be on time and to only leave when he says it's time to go. Other than that he is a great teacher

Amazing teacher, one of the best teachers that Grossmont College has! He is really passionate about what he is teaching and he really cares about his students, he is really funny and his lectures are amazing!Attend all of his classes and take good notes! You can get an A if you put the work into it! He is very helpful and is there for his students!

This teacher really seems to care about his students, and he doesn't let his personal opinions get in the way of his lectures. He is a fair grader, and makes biology interesting. If you are takin 110, there is no other choice.

Great teacher. I learned alot I would recommend his class!!!. Don't need the book, just write EVERYTHING he writes on the board in your notes, study the study guides and pay attention. I got an A- it wasnt an easy A, but it was not a hard class if you just show up, take notes and pay attention.

Michael Golden is a good teacher. His tests are pretty hard - plan on studying a lot. Don't bother buying the book, you won't need it. He says he's going to give a quiz - and then doesn't do it. Part of the game I think to get you to study.

come to class!! he is always willing to help you! go to his office hour. class based on 3 tests and final off class notes. Take his connected lab!! fun field trips. Not an easy A.. if your a lazy student you will not do well.

TAKE 120 Before you take this class. You have got to study a lot! Keep up with the readings. If you need a cheap text book email [email protected]

He is really a great teacher. He realizes that not everyone is interested in bio and tries to make it fun. Take notes, do the study guide and know the information for the test and you will get an "A". He will make you look silly in front of the class when asking a question. I would suggest make a smart friend and ask them!

He is great teacher, but he probably has the worst grading method I have ever seen. Instead of grading on if you know the answer or if you answered it right, he lets his TA decide how many points each of your answers is worth. DO NOT LET THE "BRIEFLY" ON A QUESTION CONFUSE YOU!!! ANSWER IN A LONG DETAILED MANOR!!!

Overall, he is a pretty good prof. He is approachable and straightforward with his expectations. The majority of his tests are straight out of his lectures, so attendance is crucial. Some of the material (mainly the genetics) requires a lot of work. Stay caught up with the material and do the assignments.

He is very knowledgeable. Very interesting class. I really liked the class and the way he teaches it. Be prepared to work hard. However, he is very organized and a nice person. You will get an A if you will put an effort.

Prof. Golden is a really cool guy. He is funny, easy going and is really helpful. He really likes what he does and knows a lot about what he teaches. The lectures were really interesting and the labs were a lot of fun. I'd highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to take eviormental bio.

golden's classes are simplistic yet informative. Mostly the class consists of memorization instead of concepts. while there is a lot of things to memorize, its not difficult. Unless you dont care about trying, or are retarded, you can study and get an A. Not a gimme A tho. you DO have to study.

really cool guy, great teacher. interested in the subject he teaches, which makes it interesting for you. write down everything you see on the board, BUT ALSO LISTEN to how he explains it. the real life examples he brings help understand the subject, don't just write the board down & then zone out. interesting discussions, likes to answer question

Just took his summer biology class and learned a lot in six weeks. Attendance is important as some of his questions are from his lectures. I never used the book. All the info you need comes from his notes and lecture. Entertaining and informative teacher! Good luck!

He is a wonderful nice teacher who is extremely helpful. quizes and labs are very easy you just have to study.

Mr. Golden teaches this subject very well, with very practical explanations. He is more than willing to help students. He is kind and patient. Get the book because the diagrams are helpful. Getting an A is very possible if you will show up, listen, and learn, not just memorize, the concepts. I am a conservative Christian, and never felt belittled.

He is an AWESOME SPEAKER! He makes complicated and otherwise boring subject interesting. He truly cares about his students and gives many quizzes to force you to stay update. The class was huge and I?m surprised that Grossmont didn?t provide a microphone. Fortunately, his voice is loud & clear. He loves his job and his class is fun.

Prof. Golden is an amazing instructor! Lots of quizes and exams to make you study, plus it gives you more points. He also drops 1 quiz and exam. If you take good notes and study (study groups are helpful) you will get an "A" this is not an easy A at all! He very attentive and will help you any way he can! Awesome class! Loved the stories too!

Surprised I got a C in the Class, i got D on all the lecture exams, but lab is super easy, a great teacher i just couldn't pay attention in lecture, i would recommend him if you just need it for GE

Sorry, I'm not on the Golden boat. He talks about himself way too much, class is pretty slow, and he forces everyone to attend (why? isn't his college?). Don't buy the book and make sure to learn everything word for word the way he tells it.

Pretty easy class, 4 field trips, 3 that you have to pay for, 1 dumb lab on snails you have to pay for. Just use the study guides and attend lab and its an easy class.

Biology 110 with Mr. Golden is for students interested in the subject. Don't take this class if you're not willing to put in the time and effort and actually show up. Mr. Golden makes the subject approachable and understandable. He has a great personality and is passionate about what he does so pay attention, participate, and sit up front.

Dont Listen to these Slackers. None of the Biology classes are easy. Mr.Golden Is a Great Biology instructor, He is fun and keeps the class and lab entertaining. Attending every class and Studying is Mandatory to receive a good grade

He's a bit uncooperative and set on his ways unlike other teachers. He gives the false impression that he's an easy-A because he drifts off subject in class and makes lectures boring but easy. I'm one of those dorks that records lectures, and he literally will go off subjects for 20 mins at a time (it's timed...I'm serious).

This class is not for the lazy. If you are somewhat interested in the subject and are willing to put in the time and effort, then you will excel in taking this course. Mr. Golden is eloquent and competent and lectures are a pleasure to attend. Show up to class and participate, study, and take good notes and you will get your money's worth.

fabulous!

If you think his tests are multiple choice, you are in for a real surprise.................................... He's an awesome teacher teacher. You better hit the ground running once the class begins.

Professor Golden genuinely cares about his student's success and is a fun and charismatic teacher!

If you have an open mind and an interest in biology this is the class! Studying will be mandatory & the tests are tough, but anyone can get through it with good study skills. (root words do help!) Golden does tell stories, but it's better than taking vigorous notes for hours on end...at least he takes an interest in gov/edu issues that effect us!

Prof. Golden is a really great teacher! You NEED to study.If your a slacker type of student DO NOT take this class. not much effort required but you do need to know the material. DONT JUST STARE AT YOUR NOTES write them down twice Prof. Golden is boring but overall easy class. he sometimes gets confused as to students questions though...

It wasn't difficult class for me. Prof. Golden lectures are clear but he goes off sometimes and I prefer to spend that time learning not hear opinions. 11 Quizzes, 3 test, natural history museum project, 5 writing assignments, one page paper on the Inconvenient truth movie. He has tricky questions on tests, so ask questions if you don't understand.

Read in adv. next day lab. Extra easy points on Quizzes. LAB lectures key! Always study & rewrite your Lecture Notes&STUDY Lecture Handouts! DO Study Guides. Read what he tells you in TXT. Get tutoring on cell div. & KREB Cycle! Enjoy his stories, He loves teaching! Be NICE! He is fair. If you are doing bad it's only your fault! U Learn a TON!

you wanna learn biology take with this instructor. he is the biology God. you don't need to buy the book if you know how to search online every quize and test comes out of the notes. easy stuff and basic. he is funny, and fun and very clear. and i would absolutly recommend to anyone. he would make you love biology.

HE is one of the best Bo teachers i had by fa,r his lectures do go on a tangent but they are very very interesting. Who ever says he is hard must of been a passive student. If you seriously follow the sllyabus take notes and study, and do the assignments you will be fine his test are very straight foward and study guides very helpful

Great class, great professor!!

Overall, I was very impressed with Mr.Golden. He is very relatable and enjoys his subject. However, he does go off on random tangents and procrastinates too much with tests and quizzes. I really enjoyed this class and I recommend you take it with him. :)

This guy cares about what he's doing, AND he's current, or at least that was my experience of him. He tried hard to make a difference to each student and the world at large.

An exemplary educator, current in his field, with an engaging style and delivery.

Does care about students. Really understanding, if you have a problem just tell him. Tests are fair, I received an A on the tests with minimal studying but I recommend you study your notes. Does go off topic bit bu I prefer that because biology bores me. Everything was crammed in the last month, but otherwise I liked the class I think he was fair.

Professor Golden know his material. The field trips are fun and interesting. His political discussions are long and don't have much to do with the subject material, but wow are they interesting. I really liked what he had to say. He makes the class fun, but be prepared for him to rush some things because he does like to have off topic discussions.

Professor Golden translates the material from the books to things the students can understand from everyday life experiences. He's always positive and shows you a different perspective that is helpful. Most of his test questions are easy which can be confusing if you study all the hard stuff.

If you are into contemporary, environmental and political issues, you'll love this class. He is a nice teacher, fair and easy to talk to. If you are not into any of the above, do not even think about enrolling, you'll be extremely disappointed.

M. Golden, does have his Off Topic moments, but he is not that bad. I liked the outside LAB assignments best. The lectures are OK. His exams are not too hard, but you must study the notes. Expect to hear his "soap box" oppions, and do the homework, study some, get through the personal views and you'll do well in BIO 110.

I don't know what this guy underneath me is talking about. Mr. Golden is phenomenal in his teaching credentials! Sure, he'll stray an a tangent on politics but HONESTLY it's because it relates to the subject.. Like the burning of fossil fuels & the enormous amounts of carbon 12 in the atmosphere that "politics" are ignorant to. Take this teacher!!

If you're conservative, don't believe in global warming, and don't like politics, don't take his class. But overall if you like to have good engaging conversations about bio and politics and how it relates to life then I highly recomened him. Great guy and super nice if you put a little effort into the class.

Golden is awesome! Extremely happy I was able to experience his class. Great teacher!

Overall he's a good professor. Not very helpful in lab and goes on political rants every 15 min

Michael Golden is a GREAT teacher. He is criticized for straying from the point during his lectures but the truth is he NEEDS to stray from the point to grasp the attention of our lazy, uninterested, attention deficit disordered youth. Everything he talks about is relevant to Bio and issues in the field. He is very good at simplifying complex ideas

This class was cake took it over the summer 6 weeks, He sets you up to pass the class and all you have to do is turn in all your homework assignments its like 1-2 a week and pay attention to lectures. Great teacher.

hate biology but he made everything much easier!! wish he taught chemistry

fantastic teacher. very passionate about biology. tries to make it so you can "get it". very smart man. i took it over the summer so lots of info but i knew that going in. do not take this over the summer if you don't obsess or commit well or have time to study.

fantastic teacher! very passionate about biology. being i took this over the summer, i knew what i was getting into. so if you don't obsess, commit or have a lot of time, don't take it over the summer.

Michael is awesome and energetic teacher. Participation and attendance required. Always makes a revision of tests and answer for any questions. Tests are not so difficult, if you study and attend lectures and labs. Field trips are also interesting and fun. Would recommend for people who are interesting in biology and environmental studies.

Mr. Golden expects you to act like adults, so get there on time, put your phones away and be ready to take notes when class starts. His test are fairly simple if you go to class and lab, takes notes, and do a decent amount of studying. Other than that LONG lectures and he never lets you out early, but in lab he does.

Gets easily off topic in lecture. 5 tests, first 2 are 12 writtenhalf multi choice, others are just multi choice. Lab is only based on quizzes, must do really well. 5 Required out of class field trips though. Can't miss more than 3 labs or he fails you, fail lab fail lecture. Golden is a great professor, very enthusiastic. Book used twice.

good professor. its a summer class so expect to do work. will help you if you ask for help. nice personality, take him for the lecture and the lab together. clear in his lectures, dont skip class, make friends to do study groups etc. it helps. do not miss class, if he sees that u show up everyday he'll be nice and round your grade a bit. do hw!!!!!

helpful teacher!

I loved this class, he's a really straight forward teacher. Make sure you use the lecture sheets he gives you, the will help a lot for the tests. He gives you the option to use a 3x5 note card on the tests, which was a great help on write portions. He's a very interesting teacher and has a lot of cool story about his field.

Professor Golden is passionate, motivational, and extremely knowledgeable. His lectures, although not normally structured, were amazing. I learned so much, and I always looked forward to going to class. I highly recommend this teacher even if you are not a bio major.

Funny and experienced, Prof Golden wants his students to succeed. He wrote a seperate textbook just so students could buy it for cheaper than the original. His lectures are a little vague, but he hands out notes of everything covered for you convenience and always sets aside time during class to clear up any confusions. Expect quizzes, hw, andtests

Science is not my subject. Luckily, Professor Golden is knowledgeable and enthusiastically helpful. He tests on what he lectures on, no curve-balls. He offers study guides for his exams and begins each and every class with, "are there any questions?" If you struggle with science as I do or even if you enjoy science, Golden is great.

The first time I took Bio 120 I didn't pass, so I took it again in the summer this time with Mr. Golden. I struggle already with bio and it was in the summer so it was fast paced but Mr. Golden made it soo much easier for me. You can tell he really wants all his students to understand the material, and he's always open and inviting for office hrs.

Golden's bio class is now my new favorite class of all time. I'm bummed it's over. The information is interesting, and he is excellent at describing it. In combination making things easy to understand and recall later. There are mandatory field trips, and tests can require detailed recollection, but a note card offers much relief.

Professor Golden is STELLAR. I took his class in the summer and although it was a very heavy load, he was extremely approachable and helpful. His study guides are very long but you will truly be prepared. I really have nothing bad to say about this professor. He is very empathetic towards his students and genuinely wants everyone to succeed.

Best professor I've ever had. He cares about you and will do his best to help you. Just show up, pay attention, study, and you'll pass with an A.

Awesome teacher! I didn't pass the first time I took Bio 120, so I took it again in the summer. The second time around I actually understood what was going on! You can tell he genuinely wants his students to pass. It's like any other class you have to study but he's more than willing to help you and answer questions. Would definitely recommend!

Prof. Golden is very caring of every single one of his students. I took his class as a second language speaker and hadn't had any difficulties with any of the materials(lecture or lab). Take advantage of his office hours all throughout the semester. His teaching method feels very personal, which helps you understand better and feel comfortable.

Pro. Golden is very intelligent that he explain everything in details to make sure all of his students are understanding the concept of the class. in addition, i took his class and it was very interesting for me even tho i was taking it as a second language speaker i hadn't had any difficulties , for Pro Golden was always there for each of us.

Awesome teacher! The fieldtrips were some of the funest moments of this class. Some advice I could give is to not sleep on the notes during class. Make sure you get all the notes during the lectures, and to understand everything that he is explaining about those notes. These notes are crucial information for the tests as well as the study guides.

Biology as it relates to your life. Golden really cuts out a lot of the less important (more technical, i should say) aspects of Biology, which is really important in the context of an introductory class. He also really nailed home the importance of climate change. Would recommend whether a science major or not. A truly good, professional educator

Pros: Very fair grader, sometimes pushes assignments back, clear expectations. Fun field trips! Lets you take a note card into exams. Welcomes questions. Cons: Lots of irrelevant tangents in lectures. Don't ever expect to get out early. My tip: Don't buy the book, just use the ones in the library and save the $.

If you need a BIO class you must take him! The best instructor I've ever had and I'm a junior at college.

Prof Golden is a very nice guy. He doesn't like students to have their phones out and he starts RIGHT ON TIME and will keep you till the LAST SECOND of LECTURE/LAB! So be prepared to stay the whole scheduled time. He goes off into his personal life stories a lot, but overall he's a good instructor. You'll learn if you pay attention. Good Luck!

A lot of assignments and pop quizzes but for the most part they're pretty easy. A few field trips so if you take this class you're gonna need transportation and money. Do the study guides and you'll pass the exams. He talks about his personal life & political views a lot so if you don't like that, avoid this class. Overall, a great professor.

A very passionate teacher who really seems to care about his students succes. My only warning is he is also very passionate about global warming. Some of his lectures felt like an episode of Bill Nye Saves the World. Initially I was empowered but when he continued to tie it into every lecture it became tiresome. Otherwise an excellent teacher/class

I liked the tie-in to Climate Change. He said it would be a running theme throughout the class and it sure was. Easy going and the field trips were fun. PLUS, there are less labs at school because you get a lab day off for doing the field trips. Overall not too hard of a class if you study and show up.

EASY A/B CLASS. Every lab theres a quiz, but its really simple review your notes from the board on the previous lab and same with lecture quizzes and you'll pass. The study guides he gives are simple and the key to passing the tests. He lets you use a flash card on the test so write small and draw the diagrams from lecture. Overall great teacher!

The class is simple, attend class and take notes on what he puts on the board because it's on the quiz or test. There are field trips some with class and some you do on your own time, just try not to procrastinate on them. You don't need the book and the hw is probably the easiest thing just look them up online and pay attention to the due dates.

Michael Golden is a very good person. He wants you to succeed and you can definitely see that. He comes to class energetic and ready to teach on a daily basis. Although the tests were hard at times, he went over each exam to see what we missed. I would take him again, and make sure you come to class. His labs are fun, but make sure you do not miss.

I took the BIO 110 split course and yes it was lecture heavy but the material was relevant and applicable to the tests. THE FIELD TRIPS ARE MANDATORY BUT INTERACTIVE AND RELAXING! This course includes various topics, such as nutrition and climate change, that force you to understand the ideas through the eyes of someone who truly knows the topic.

I liked the class. It was pretty easy if you study. Honestly, I dont care about politics one way or another. But the only time I remember him talking about Trump is when we talked about climate change. I saw some cry babies below and one of them was in my lab. Dude. Learn to read at college level.

He's very political in nature, but I do respect him and the way he believes in what he talks about. Sometimes he will get off topic and talk through the entire lecture. Offers tons of extra credit. Also strict on attendance, as he is a firm believer in student participation. Overall, good teacher and passionate about education.

I've always struggled with Bio in high school and was a bit scared to take a Bio class in college but he made it so easy to understand! He cares about what he does and wants everyone to succeed. Overall, one of the best teachers I've had!

Professor golden is a amazing teacher and when you take his class you'll know why I say this he explains things in different ways where you understand and can analyze in your own way how things work and he also gives extra credit if you want to take it in order to get at least a b average he's just a well-rounded instructor. Cares about teaching .

He is a pretty understandable guy and is there to help during office hours. His assignments are clear and simple, just put in some time and effort and you'll do fine. There are also some cool field trips.

Overall, he is a great professor. He knows his Biology and answers any questions students may have. If you pay attention and take notes, you wont have a problem. You also take quite a few field trips. Very knowledgeable professor, easy-going and great instructor.

Professor drops a lot of your lowest grades.

I think Bio110 is an amazing class to take (especially with Golden) and it should be a requirement for all. This professor clearly explains his expectations from you towards the class. He applies his lectures towards current events and real life. You can tell he writes his tests for students to succeed. One of the best professors I've ever had.

Great teacher,had us go to the birch aquarium, Naturnal History Museum and a mandatory trips to the laguna Mountains. The tests are a bit hard, with studying you'll at least get a C. You don't need the textbook nor the root words dictionary. The lectures are boring but the teacher is very nice and understanding. There are lab quizzes so go to lab

I liked the hybrid class. We worked at home with on-line programs and then discussed them in class. I thought it was interesting and pretty easy. Professor is really passionate about the topics and was open to everyone's ideas.

He is a wonderful professor! I was terrified to take a bio class plus a lab, but honestly Golden made it such a fun and easy experience. He allows time for us to address any questions or concerns prior to any exam and give a great study guide which truly is a key factor to being successful in the course. Plus Awesome field trips for class credit.

Ive taken biology and none of them helped as much as this one. Bio 110 with Professor Golden was smooth, although I think his course would benefit a lot by having daily PowerPoints to visually explain his lectures versus just hearing him chat about his experiences with science ��. However, it was his transparency and humor a bonus!

Wonderful professor, very interesting lectures, fun hands on labs, take notes, form a study group and you will do well. (I made some really goods friends with the study group and we all made A's) Also do the extra credits, they are fun!

He made the class really fun. Super easy to learn as long as you pay attention, but that wont be a problem. Grades fairly and helps you do better. I highly recommend his Environmental Biology class. I didnt think I would love it, but he made me really enjoy it. Lectures are fun, labs are even more fun.

He lectures clearly nd uses real life experiences that makes it interesting and easier to understand. Biology as it relates to your life. He is passionate about Bio and importance of climate change. Would recommend whether a science major or not, my major is business. Golden a truly good, empathetic professional educator. Fun,learning field trips.

Professor Golden is an absolutely amazing and a wonderful person who is passionate about climate change and making a difference in the world. There are quizzes on labs almost every week but putting in lots of effort and youll pass. I loved listening to him talk every class & he definitely isnt bad on the eyes either.

Pretty good guy and very minimal work (mainly tests and quizzes). If you're republican, you'll like him and if you're liberal, you'll love him. Lectures are useless but he does tell some interesting stories. The final is a compilation of the three previous exams, all very easy. Easy A+

There is a quiz after pretty much every lab/lecture but trust me when I say they help you learn the material! The exams aren't difficult if you study. Participate and pay attention and you'll do just fine. He's a nice guy who cares about what he talks about.

Professor Golden was by far one of my favorites. Take him! He really cares about the environment and his students. He will go the extra mile for students who participate and show their faces during zoom. Hardest part for me was the labs, but he goes over them, and gives you 3 attempts for every quiz! It doesnt get Better than him.

I dont have much to say but hes a great teacher.

He was accommodating and showed that he understood the difficulties students deal with. It was interesting learning about the environment. Wasn't too hard, lots of zooms. professor Golden was very engaging, respectful, lots of stories:), and truly cared about his students. definitely expect future semesters to be harder now that tech is figured out

Prof. Golden was an absolute joy during this pandemic. The class was a good mix of review(if you've taken other college bio classes already) and new information. He does his best to make topics interesting, and he doesn't overload you with work like a lot of science teachers. He is very fair, if anything comes up he will work with you.

If you put in the effort then you will pass his class. Study for the midterms and you should be able to pass. By far the greatest science professor. Take him.

Professor Golden is an amazing instructor! Anytime I had a question/concern he emailed me back asap. Theres no way to fail his class unless youre not trying. He gives you multiple chances to redo quizzes/tests if youre not satisfied with the grade. Hes always asking students for feedback on how to be better. Id take his class again!!

found this class pretty easy to pass. Doesnt assign much hw and if he does, either he wont grade it or hell make it worth 1 point. Grades are mainly quizzes which were fair because he gives u multiple attempts for them. But, u have to attend all his classes to pass or hell drop you. Other than that, hes understanding if u miss an assignment

One of the best classes that Ive taken at Grossmont. Most of the quizzes are based off the online program and are pretty straight forward. Class attendance was mandatory but he made lecture pretty entertaining. You can tell he cares about his students. Its a very easy class as long as you do your readings and show up to class.

I took his class as a synchronous class and it went pretty smooth. He isn't difficult at all so long as you do the work. i would take him as a professor again.

The best professor I've had. My courses with him were very rewarding as he made complex material easy to understand with his real word analogies.