Extremely engaging and awesome professor. While he does expect you to learn things, he is an excellent teacher. I really enjoyed his BIOL1902/1903 classes.

This professor is highly knowledgeable and passionate about what he teaches. His lecture material is very interesting, and his teaching style is great because he mixes in a bit of humor during his class. Although the course content is not difficult, there is a lot to remember. If your memory is horrid, like mine, skip this one.If not study daily.

An absolutely fantastic prof, whose passion for the subject is downright infectious. He's very funny and had me laughing during most lectures. Exams are fair, and it's hard not to do well because Prof. Runtz's teaching style makes the content so easy to grasp. I would recommend this course to anyone, no matter their major.

He is so enthusiastic about his topic, it is absolutely infectious! I plan to take more biology and ecology y courses because of him. Classes are not mandatory, but why would you want to miss it!? BEST Prof I have EVER had!

First time taking a CUTV class, and on Natural History I thought it was going to be boring as hell. However after the first week, it quickly became my favorite class! I never knew so much about plants and animals and Micheal is an absolutely amazing prof-very strong passion for teaching. Would love to take another class with him in the future! :)

I was told that most students take this class to simply boost their GPA. So I gave it a shot and I actually enjoy what is being taught. Professor Runtz is hilarious and genuinely cares about his students.

There should be more profs like Runtz! He steals your attention with his enthusiasm! Keeps things interesting and fun, I insist that you take one of his courses, you'll love him!

Do profs really get any better than this?! Thank you professor Runtz for making class so much fun. I remember a student brought him a weird bird carcass that had been consumed in a particular way...it was indicative of a particular phenomenon...anyway, he was so thrilled and brought it in to show the class. Hilarious! and so full of knowledge!

Just to add to the list of positive reviews, I concurr that Professor Runtz's Natural History courses are incredibly informative and entertaining to boot. By far his classes have been my favourite amongst those that I've taken thus far, as a third year student. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Amazing professor! I'm a third year student and I needed to complete my science requirements, I dreaded taking biology but heard good things about this professor. Well what do you know? The most entertaining, engaging, interesting, an enthusiastic professor I've had. You will laugh all lecture, when studying, and during the exam.Take the course!!!!

I had this prof. Biol 1902 & 2903. The most interesting course you can take. Great Prof, informative and facinating. He's really funny and makes class really fun. Best class, life learning experience.

A fantastic elective. Excellent lectures by the most passionate prof I've had. This course will give you a new appreciation of nature and the life it sustains. Very rewarding. YOu've got to study for the exams, but it's all MC and very easy if you're prepared.

I love Runtz. He should get an A++++++ for being the best prof at Carleton. Who would have thought animals and plants could be so interesting. Loved the class.

I'm not surprised there are so many positive comments for Runtz. He'll probably never read this but I wish he would because he's the most fantastic professor I've ever had and I encourage any potential Natural History students to take his course(s). Brilliant, wonderful, funny, passionate, amazing professor.

Best class ever! (This is coming from an business student.. out of my element) He made it really fun and exciting... Highly recommended A++++++++ Plus he brings frogs (live) to class and picks up porcupines (roadkill) so you can go to his car and look at them. haha :)

Amazing class! This guy rules!

This guy is "wild by nature!" Keep on rockin' in the free world Dr. Runtz!

This man is wonderful! He's got a sense of humor like no other. Highly recommended. He's so engaging!

great!

Amazing prof! extremely funny. Material is very interesting. He loves his job and of course NATURE! Exams are straight forward and easy. One thing I wasn't so comfortable with in his class was how sometimes he'd randomly pick on someone to answer a question. Pretty awkward!

This is by far the most interesting and BEST prof I've ever had at Carleton, but this class is definitely not a "bird" course. It requires you to memorize a LOT of material and attend/watch all lectures! Probably only going to end up with a C and I actually tried/ put in a lot of work! Don't use this as an average booster.

VERY interesting and HILARIOUS professor. Makes a lot of jokes. Does ask for participation from random people from time to time, but with encouragement rather than intimidation. NO textbook required. Be sure to write down whatever isn't in brackets - will help so much preparing for exam (look at the notes he posts, too; they're helpful).

I LOVE THIS MANN!!! He is the Best Prof at Carleton. I wanted to save him till my 4th year but took the class now Because I cant wait. He makes the topic very interesting.

Best Professor I've ever had. He is so funny and entertaining and I am amazed at how much knowledge he has on his subject. He is extremely enthusiastic about teaching and goes above and beyond what you expect from a lecture. He is very interactive and gives great example. This became my favorite course even though I had no previous interest.

This is not a difficult course. There's lots of stuff to know, but it's so well organized that it's easy to study for. He is not insulting at all, his jokes are funny and makes the class relaxed and comfortable. Definitely take the course and take his advice on life!!!

Amazing and hilarious prof! He is incredibly passionate about the topic. The person who made the comment 3 down from me really needs to get a life!

Just a total beauty!!

This prof is amazing - he loves what he teaches and you can't help but love it too. i went out of my way in my final year to take both of his classes because he adds such a breath of fresh air to your semester. if you pay attention, you will rock this course.

I have an unhealthy obsession with Crows and Ravens. I want to have a beer or two with Mike Runtz and talk about Crows and Ravens for several hours.

I don't think he needs anymore comments about how amazing he is but here is another one!! He is great! This is a HARD class tho and I think I just bombed the final there is A LOT of material and to many birds, trees, and other animals to know in such a short period...but i still have nothing mean to say hahaha.

This prof is amazing. He gets so excited about what he's teaching, which is refreshing compared to some other profs. There is a lot of material to learn, but he makes it so interesting. VERY FUNNY! Will definitely take another class with him again.

Brilliant!! Not only is he a great teacher but his compassion for wildlife is contagious. If you are devoid of a sense of humour, maybe not the class for you, otherwise..for a good time take this course!!

Seriously funny and extremely passionate about wildlife. Very encouraging. Lots to memorize, but makes the exams fair. Texts aren't really necessary. Highly recommended.

Very good Proff! Very smart and interested in course material. No textbook required. He provides detailed notes. No assignments. Exams are long, but all multiple choice. He's really funny and interesting!

Easiest course ever. Cool prof from just watching him teach, but a total a**hole if you talk to him. Will not take another class with him simply for that reason.

Great proff. He's passionate, funny, and very engaging. It brought back to me the passion I had in learning about animals in the 5th grade. Also, No textbook for this class! If you are a psych student, like me, looking for your science credits TAKE THIS CLASS! (2 very fair M/C exams-finished with an A+)

Fantastic! Funny, lively, passionate about the course he teaches and makes it very interesting...just awesome!

Prof. Runtz extremely well versed in Natural Biology/History and knows local wildlife better than most provincial park representatives. Top quality professor at Carleton. Quickly responds to emails and helps every way he can. A bit odd and loopy at times as his memory is fading but still on the ball. He does not like technology but still uses it.

Took 1902 and loved it so much I took 2903. So glad I did! No textbooks required for 1902, and though he highly recommends getting them for 2903, I didn't really use mine. If you have a great memory and a sense of humour, this course is for you! Runtz is wonderful.

Well fantastic to see that good old Runtzy is still doing a great job of helping students explore the natural history of our world. I took this course 20 years ago and Mike was just as much fun and interesting then. He is 1 of only 2 profs I actually remember by name because it was interesting. Have fun with the class. Study...lots to memorize

Favourite prof I've ever had. Highly recommend talking Biol 1902 (Natural History). Great class if you have a sense of humour as well.

I took his Natural History and am now taking his Natural History in Ontario. His enthusiasm is contagious. I suggest you take Natural History no matter who you are, just to gain the base knowledge of animals, nature etc. No textbook, funny, easy exam if you studied the slides, and went to class. But you have to go to class he brings in examples.

He embodies exactly what a university professor should be: carismatic, enthusiastic and loves to teach. He's honestly one of the best profs i have EVER had! take his class no matter what your major is... you will DEFINITELY learn some interesting things!

Learned a lot. Def recommend him.

A++ for this prof. Great teaching style, and really engaging. The material is not difficult, but you are expected to remember a lot. Provides clear lecture notes that you can add to, and his exams are very fair

The greatest professor at Carleton! But be prepared to look like a maniac while writing the exam because you will be laughing during the exam the whole time. One because it's incredibly easy and two because of the puns and jokes he puts into the exam!

Think Doc Brown from "Back to the Future". Great guy!

Best prof I had. I am actually excited to go to class and here what he has to say. I get angry when people say they don't like him. Just hands down best prof

Great Proff. but for the love of god DO NOT text while you are in his class. dont even have your phone on. he will get pretty angry with the guy/girl he catches texting.

he makes the course very interesting, and enjoyable. Who knew science would be so fun. Thank you professor Runtz

Best prof I ever had. Energetic, enthusiastic about the course, and very witty and funny. Course material was interesting, almost all of it his own work and pictures. Just don't text in his class. Highly recommend his course for a fascinating look at the natural world.

Humorous, energetic. His exams were easy if you studied the material. I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I never missed a lecture. He is very entertaining to listen too - he throws some jokes into class material. Great Prof.

Great prof with really funny jokes/humor. Can be a bit hard to follow at times when he veers off topic but overall a great prof/really easy course. (JUST GO TO CLASS AND YOU'LL GET AN A!)

Great prof, really passionate and class is never boring. However, I found the midterm and especially the finally to be very challenging. The questions were extremely specific and you need to memorize small details. As a straight A engineering student I ended this class with a C+. Much harder than BIOL 1902.

Love this call and prof! He is very funny and you can tell he loves what he does, which makes it all more fun when a prof is interested in what they teach. Easy and interesting course, but you need to study! I would recommend this class to anyone! FAVE PROF YET!

I'm a 4th year student and Michael Runtz is, by far, the best professor I have ever had!

Best prof out there! keeps you interested the whole way. Funny guy and the things he talks about will really make you think about the environment around you. Highly Recommended.

I have had two classes with Professor Runtz, both of which have been my favorite courses at Carleton. He is hilarious, and extremely passionate about what he teaches. Very interesting course material (although there is quite a bit of it), and he makes learning it fun. I would highly recommend taking a course with him - definitely my favorite prof.

This is the best class ever. Take this class somehow and learn about most amazing stuff about the nature..

He's the absolute man. He loves what he teaches and it shows. The class is amazing and he's hilarious, always chirping his ex wife and the intelligence of people from arnprior, just a class act. Take this class *jedi wave*

TAKE THIS RIGHT NOW. Man, he's hilarious. I've never laughed so hard during a lecture. Thankfully I was in TV world. Take this class if you want an A++++! Plus I actually said his fun facts at family get-togethers. So interesting.

He is amazing! He's so passionate about his subject. And he really highlights the interesting stuff! His exams always have humor in them as well!!

this is my second class ive taken with him, hes great. very funny, very clear and wrote the textbook as well. very easy to catch up on what you missed simply by looking over his slides and reviewing the text. highly recommended

Really awesome and funny prof!

Awesome. Really funny. Makes everything interesting even if you aren't a nature lover. Don't text in class. I'd love to take the course with him on campus but it was only available online.

This class is like Christmas when you are a kid. Just as brilliant as you hoped and missed terribly when it is over. Runtz teaches with life and passion and will open your mind. Best class I have ever taken, even looked forward to his exams, especially for the jokes. Don't mistake this class for an easy one, you have to study, but it's worth it!

This prof is hilarious and enthusiastic about his material, which makes it really easy to learn. I would recommend this class to anyone. I never laughed so hard during a lecture before.

He was actually amazing! He gets so excited when explaining certain animals and plants. I'm definitely taking the second year program. Just make sure that you actually sudy for the exams! There is a lot of remembering. Its so worth it though, learned so much!

LOVED HIM! So funny. I recommend this class to everyone, it is so interesting and his passion and enthusiasm is infectious! Will be registering for BIOL 2903 next year.

Take this course and you will receive an A+++ to your and your future grandchildren! Runtz is the best and is hilarious!

I remember most of your lectures in my other classes, because you make them so interesting, how you can make nature alive ( the snake episode in the classroom) hilarious! You are great in your teaching: you bring pine leaves to understand what they look like, pouring acid on limestone...Students, if you pay attention, A is not easy, but doable.

Would highly recommend this course. Need to study as there is a lot of information to remember. Professor Runtz is an amazing Professor and his passion and enthusiasm is so inspiring...have been spending more time out in nature!! Will take other courses he teaches!!

Would highly recommend this course. Need to study as there is a lot of information to remember. Professor Runtz is an amazing Professor and his passion and enthusiasm is so inspiring...have been spending more time out in nature!! Will take other courses he teaches!!

Great course! I was an online student and didn't watch all the lectures and still did well! Textbook helps a lot!Midterms and exams are fairly easy and pretty funny, as he always puts random answers! He made the course entertaining! I've recommended him to friends! If ya need a interesting , fun simple course to boost your gpa, this is it!

AMAZING TEACHER!! He is the funniest guy in the world! I am currently taking his class online and I always make popcorn to watch his class because he is so funny, it doesnt even feel like school. IF YOU ARE EASILY OFFENDED DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE (YOU WILL BE MISSING OUT)

Awesome prof. very nice. lectures and very engaging and the content is fun and nice to know! I was very happy wiht this course and I would recommend it to anyone thinking of taking this course. Just keep up with the lectures it is easy to fall behind and he warns about this at the start of the semester.

I agree with all of the previous comments, Runtz is amazing, interactive and makes you truly enjoy going to class. However, this course does require a lot of studying and effort-- do not assume it is an easy A. The exams are fair with no surprises so an A is possible with a fair bit of studying.

Runtz is truly an amazing professor. He makes the lectures very interactive and engaging; you will actually be excited to attend lecture! However, do not take this course thinking it will be an easy A. There is a lot of course material which requires a fair bit of studying. His exams, however, are fair, and if you do study you can achieve an A.

Mike is an amazing prof! I looked forward to every one of his classes. He is highly entertaining and really engages the students in his teaching. I would highly recommend taking this course!

I adore this class!!!. His enthusiasm is contagious. I look forward to the lectures. By far the best prof I have ever had.

Took the course as a space filler/breadth course and had zero interest. I now camp in places we learned about and teach my children about nature in a way I never would have before. This man has incredible levels of knowledge and passion in his subject. Take his courses.

He is fantastic! There is a lot of material covered, but he is so enthusiastic and hilarious. You'll remember things that he says for a long time. Definitely take this course if you can, im a psych major, but his classes were my favourite!

I loved having professor Runtz! He is hilarious and very enthusiastic about what he is teaching. His Natural History course was my favorite out of all the classes I have taken this year. Cannot recommend him enough, especially if you love nature. I am definitely taking his course next year!

I am so sad it is over!! Really entertaining and his passion for nature is contagious. Even the exam is entertaining. Not often I can sit through 180 multiple choice questions but the goofy jokes in the questions keep you going.Encore!!!

Hilarious! Definitely recommend and taking his next course! A++++++++

The best professor at Carleton by far! His material is easy, but keep in mind there is SO MUCH of it. He wants you to know every single detail in Ontario. I loved this class, one of my favorites, but don't take this class as an "easy" elective.

Awesome class, awesome prof. Only time I have ever "rated" a prof on this site, just came to say that Runtz is a passionate and excellent teacher. Make detailed notes for each lecture, read the textbook chapters before the exam, and you should be able to get an A pretty easily.

He is amazing. I'm a psych major and heard great things about his BIOL 1902 course, and I loved that course so much that I decided to take BIOL 2903 as well! He is so funny, engaging, and his jokes are great! Even his exams have jokes in them. This course could not be taught by anyone else - they would not do it justice like he does. RECOMMENDED!

GREAT!Made material i would never find interesting actually interesting!Only took course cuz i had to but glad i did cuz it was easy!He doesnt post slides but there are great NoteBro notes i used which helped. I would def recommend him!

Great guy and a great prof, but there was way too much content to know for the final. The midterm was fairly easy and was only on a few chapters, but for the final you had to memorize the entire textbook. It's a great class and is very interesting, but too intense for an elective! Brought down my GPA.

He has one of the longest and hardest exams ever. Although I love this prof (his energy and interest in the topic will make you want to switch programs!), he has very hard exams. Though that may be due to me not studying much. However, he is very straight-forward with his lectures and how his exams will be. He only has one-mid and one-exams so..

Amazing class!!! Hard exams, but hilarious to watch his classes. I'm not even a Bio major and it was one of my favourite classes. HIGHLY recommend him. His cheesy jokes make the class! A+++++

You will never have a professor more passionate about the material they teach. He is entertaining and hilarious. The midterm is about 120 multiple choice and the final is about 200 cumulative questions. If you study it is an easy and enjoyable A!

Amazing.

Greatest elective ever. Easy material and Runtz has a punch line for everything. Even the multiple choice exams had hilarious joke options. However he can go fast at times and doesn't post lectures so if you don't want to buy the textbook I recommend VOD to pause and rewind.

Best prof I have ever had.

Runtz is the best prof ever! He is so interesting and makes every class eventful! The midterm and final are multiple choice so that is good but there is a lot of information (all interesting) and I still talk about things I learnt in his class 2 years ago! Every student at Carleton should take his class!

A passionate and extraordinarily effective teacher dedicated to his metier

A++++++ As long as you read textbook and listen to lectures. Passing class is easy; but it may be a good idea to work hard anyway as it's a good course for boosting your average.

To describe Runtz in a nut shell...: A ++++ to you and your grandchildren!

Absolutely fantastic. The best educational experience I've had since I began school. Incredible teacher, wonderful person. Loved the subject matter- and his wild stories. I always left with a smile on my face, inspired by the complexity and beauty of the world.

Professor Runtz is hilarious, I had a really great time taking his course! Course material was super interesting (especially in the way that he presented it), definitely came away with a lot of really cool facts to share with friends & family. His enthusiasm is infectious. LOTS of facts to remember, really hard to study for, but managed an easy A+!

Had me laughing in every lecture and not only is he funny but he's very knowledgeable in his field. I had so many "my proff said the funniest thing today" moments with friends. But DON'T fall behind there's A LOT of material. Read the textbook too. It's cumulative so start earlier as there are a lot of terms to know and a lot that sound alike!

it's my 1st year and i feel like i can easily say he is the best prof. His class is the only class I don't dread going to. He is so enthusiastic and passionate with what he teaches and it makes the lectures much more interesting than it already is. Amazing prof! I seriously recommend! The exams aren't hard if you listen and read his book.

Attend class and keep up with the readings. He's very professional and you can tell he loves his job

As a Psyc major, this non psyc elective was kind of mandator. Initially I was scared as I hadn't taken a biology course since high school. But as I have an interest in nature and animals, I thought this course would be interesting, it was, but especially because he made it interesting.

Best class I have taken so far .. He keeps the class extremely interesting and makes things very clear .. Makes topics interesting and actually makes you want to go out in nature and discover things ! He's also an extremelly interesting person and his experiences are inspirational!

Very passionate about his work and an inspirational and motivational proff. He wants you to do well and to gain respect for nature. Amazing amazing class. He creates amazing lectures designed to keep you interested and share his intensive knowledge about everything NATURE! My favourite class and proff by far! I wish Natural History could be a minor

Loved this course. I had always hated science in high school but I fell in love with this course, if there was a major for this subject I would take it he is such a good prof

Best prof I've had! Ive taken his Natural History course (BIOL 1902) and his Natural History of Ontario course (BIOL 2903). He makes the material easy to learn and if you attend the lectures and review your notes you will do well on the exams! You can tell he loves what he teaches and his lectures are very interesting.

One of the best profs I have had at carleton! He is so funny and his lectures are super funny but also highly informative. I recommend both his natural history classes!

BEST PROF AT CARLETON!! I seriously want to change my major after taking his classes. He takes all the photos he shows in his slides and they're all seriously beautiful. Runtz is the man

Really enjoyed this class. Was recommended to me by a friend and I would recommend for people who do not really like hard core science but still need science credits as part of their program. This prof is hilarious , his lectures easy are easy to follow and pretty interesting too! Need to attend class.

Really funny and passionate prof with lectures as interesting as his last course. However, this course isn't as easy as the first and requires more attention to detail. The content isn't only animal facts anymore and there's some focus on geography. He's always been a bit scatterbrained with his thoughts and expect the same in this course.

Fun. Easy. Take it.

I have had him for multiple courses, BIOL 1902,2903,4500,4501. This man is truly inspirational, marks very fairly and tells you exactly what will be on the test. Best professor at Carleton by far. You can tell he just loves what he is teaching and it makes the students love the topic as well. Thank you, truly amazing. However, you must attend class

Best class ever, best professor ever. If I didn't have a love of nature, I surely would have one now. It isn't any easy class though. You have a lot to learn but at least it is enjoyable. Even his exams are entertaining. LOVE this man!!!

So obviously you need to go to class. you do not need the book, he even said that he did not want to have one but there is and its super cheap. He fought the publishing company to take it from 150 dollars to 55. LOVES NATURE, a lot. all the pictures he has are pictures he took. Its one of those classes that, if you go you get an A dont go and fail.

worst ever for biol4500 and biol 4501. Questions are easy but marked hardest and failed.

bananas. most comical prof ive had. very passionate and incredibly knowledgeable. can come off as a bit of a .... but he is also exceptionally motivating if you give in to his insanity. more like a harmless teddy bear, unless of course you're threatening his babies with cellphones at which point bear spray wont save your life...

Runtz is eccentric and a little odd but that's part of his charm. He's hilarious. You can tell right off the bat that he is incredibly passionate about teaching and the material that he covers. Very thorough and clear, and I thought it was great that he uses local examples and his own photos. Pay attention to the concepts and you'll get an A++!

He is such an amazing and inspirational prof! I highly recommend this class, very funny and interesting course, learned so much in such a special way. He puts his heart and soul in the course and material and i love it! It's refreshing to see a prof so dedicated.

I don't think I've ever heard a bad word against Michael Runtz, and rightly so. The guy is HILARIOUS. His lectures are extremely interesting, and you can't help but pay attention because he is an amazing teacher! Just beware of the exams, especially the final - cumulative, all multiple choice, and very content-heavy. Just be sure to study hard!

Awesome, absolutely love him!! He makes class very interesting!!!

LEGENDARY lectures. 350 characters are not nearly enough to fully capture how brilliant this man is. Even if you're not usually interested in nature (like me) it's impossible not to be entertained. (To the rater complaining about misogyny, relax. He's a nice guy; if you're concerned about his jokes just talk to him and he'll surely apologize.)

Professor Runtz is extremely passionate about the subject he teaches, and that is clear in his lectures. He is very funny and makes a seemingly mundane topic very interesting. Exams are pretty easy if you study well and take good notes, I also highly recommend buying his textbook (essentially his lectures put into text) Amazing Prof!!!!!!

I loved his class! Absolutely amazing prof. Is very passionate about his subject and makes you passionate about it too!! Would have gone to his class for fun and no credit.

Good teacher, fun class. Does not post slides. Attendance is important.

Runtz is great at making lectures interesting. Just beware of his yelling into the microphone if you are taking this online. The midterm and final were both MC, consisting of 110 and 180 questions. Everything in his lectures is fair game for the exams. However, if you are not great at MC or memorizing lots of random facts, take another birdcourse.

Runtz is extremely passionate and authentic in his lectures and that passes into the atmosphere of the class. 95% of what he is teaching he has experienced first hand (he uses his own pictures for visuals). Very likeable, enthusiastic and inspiring.

I love this guy. He's a true professor. Not like... the type that will tell you what to do with no energy in their eyes, and monotone voice. This professor gets you hooked during his lectures. He changes his tone constantly, cracks jokes, and passionately explains every little thing. Love him. 10/10.

the best.

This guy is freaking legendary. If you have a chance to take a class with him, DO IT. I thought I was going to be bored with the class and hate it, but it quickly turned into my favourite. He is AMAZING.

Mike Runtz is the most entertaining and wacky professor you will come across. He is a very passionate naturalist who knows everything there is to know about the subject he is teaching. You leave the lectures with more information than you came in with and the exams are very straight forward. Go to class & you will pass! ps. no texting!

Funniest teach I've had at Carleton! If you're looking for a super easy elective this is definitely an easy A! And the professor is so hilarious and funny that class doesn't feel like work. I had a hard time not laughing during the exam at how he writes the questions! Plus, the topic of Natural History is very interesting! I learned so much!

A very enthusiastic and dynamic prof. His course gave me my first A in university. Lots of material, but his personality makes it very easy to remember. My only problem is he's biased towards cats, he understand all other animals but them. Thinks there cold blooded evil creatures. Other then that A++ professor.

By far the best professor I've ever had! he is so enthusiastic about what he teaches. He's really clear about what is on quizzes and exams. DO THE SELF TESTS! They are exactly like the real ones

He has kept me laughing and interested through out entire course. I do not agree with his position on cats, but I can look past that to see the truly great teacher and course this is. Please take if youre looking for an elective that you won't regret. And please don't text in his in class unless you're prepared to be wrung out.

Great teacher and entertaining lectures. I recommend this class to everyone, it was fun and somewhat easy. You do not need any background in science to take this class. But, the final is worth more than half of your grade and is 3 hours long so get ready to study.

Michael Runtz is one of the best professors at Carleton! I hated science throughout school and was devastated to learn that I needed science for my degree. If you are in the same boat- TAKE THIS COURSE. If you attend the lectures and take good notes, you will do really well. He is very understanding and cares about his students and the material.

I loved this class. I felt like I was learning very interesting and real life useful information. I had to take a Science course for my major and this class was definitely a good fit. His lectures are very consistent and amusing. As long as you go to class and review occasionally there is NO reason to do poorly. The 2000 level course is good too!

amazing prof, could listen to him for hours

Runtz, was my favorite Prof at Carleton! He is engaging with his students and is incredibly passionate about the subject he teaches, which encourages students to do well. He is reasonable, and does not ask much of his students other than attendance and readings; there is no reason to fail. He is funny, genuine and just a straight up guy. A+++++

This guy is a legend. I almost died laughing during every lecture. He has a Jedi-like respect for/knowledge of nature. One of the best courses I've ever taken.

Loved the course, professor, material. Fair exams although his questions are somehow tricky sometimes. Recommend him and his course !

I really enjoyed his lectures as they were funny and really cool. However, I really struggled with the midterm and the final as the questions are based on memorization. So, if you are bad at memorization like me, then you should reconsider taking this course.

Prof Runtz is hilarious and vastly entertaining! Although I only took this course as a breadth requirement, I still found it very interesting although very content heavy. There is a lot to know, so for midterms and exams make sure you study!

Professor Runtz is very knowledge and passionate about his field of study. Make sure to pay close attention to the lectures, as you really need to know a lot for both the midterm and final. If you work hard, you will do well. Just don't text in class, he gets very upset.

Make sure you take detailed notes if you want to pass. I would recommend the VOD version of the class so you can slow down/rewind certain parts of the lectures. I was in the in-class section and found it hard to keep up with him at times. Don't take the course if you struggle with memorizing tons of seemingly random facts. DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK

Okay: If you love animals, nature, and the outdoors and easily retain random facts, this course is EASY A and you will love this prof. No papers or assignments, only a multiple choice exam. Video version of course is great so you can slow down some important things - textbook is not super necessary. Pay attention to the lectures!! Very cool guy!

Funniest prof i've ever had, definitely requires a lot of memorization but if you're good with that you'll get an A+++++!! He's so funny you'll laugh so hard every lecture, easy course if you like nature and animals! P.S DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK

Very friendly and outgoing professor. Come test time, there is a few trick questions on each. BE PREPARED TO BE TESTED ON LITTLE THINGS MENTIONED IN CLASS SO PAY ATTENTION. Textbook is 100% a waste of money since all important content is discussed in class and there is never any homework or readings assigned.

I love Mike Runtz! He's hilarious and very interesting to listen to. I can make it through his lectures with ease because they're so entertaining! However, he has some trick questions on the midterms and exam so make sure to read thoroughly as this was my demise and I ended up with a less than average mark

I found the class itself very difficult, but Runtz made it fun to watch the lectures by his admirable passion towards nature. He is a great prof, absolutely knows what he's talking about and even brings in dead animals as props to illustrate what he's saying in his slides. Great prof!!

Prof. Runtz is hilarious. Each online lecture was funnier than the one before. Runtz made the material so interesting. This course was an elective for me and I enjoyed it most out of all of my classes to date. A lot of remembering, so it isn't the easiest A, but if you take good notes you should be fine!

Honestly, I wasn't sure how I felt taking a biology class this semester due to having a heavy course load so I took it online and paid for the VOD lectures and Michael was well worth it! Hilarious, clear content, describes things very well, SUPER educated on the subjects so made it very easy to watch lectures! Amazing prof for sure!

So enthusiastic! Made learning very fun and understood that not everyone in the class was a science major. Very eccentric, his personality made for excitement in the class

Very entertaining, cracks lots of jokes, easily excitable, and gets mad and goes on tangents at people who talk or text in class. Lectures can be a bit of a mess at times as he doesn't always switch over to new topics explicitly.

Amazing prof! He is so passionate and enthusiastic about what he does and he brings that to lectures - it makes them easy to watch (VOD is worth it). He gives practice questions for each week that are good for studying for the tests/final. Easy MC for all tests, and extremely fair. Lots of memorization though, but the stuff is cool so easy to do!

I took BIOL1902 as an elective because of many recommendations and not surprisingly, it ended up being my fav class. He is hilarious and very passionate about nature which made his lectures super fun. Just dropped an elective for next sem. & took another one of his classes because it was THAT GOOD. Paying for the VOD was worth it too .

Originally took this class cause I dropped an elective and it was one of the only things left but it turned out to be such an interesting class. Prof Runtz is super passionate which makes it so much better to learn from him. Exams are super specific but if you take good notes and study well - it's easy. Don't buy the textbook - you don't need it.

I took Natural History with Michael Runtz and his class encouraged me to switch programs into a Biology related field. Professor Runtz is super passionate about what he teaches and that made learning the material fun and interesting. Tests are very lengthy multiple choice but they are do-able.

I enjoyed BIOL4500 but I LOVED BIOL4501; Who doesn't want to go on field trips and identify birds? You WILL have to memorize hundreds of species, families, orders, and anatomical terms. For example, on the 4501 final, you must scientifically describe, in full, a species you will have never seen before. The final was 2hrs written, 2hrs bell-ringer.

Mike is honestly one of my favourite profs ever. The class is super easy as long as you take notes during his lectures, textbook and lectures are basically the same so you can pick one or the other. He was hilarious and entertaining and the class was perfect for even non-sciencey people. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing and inspiring professor. I took his class as an elective and haven't regretted it at all. His lecture style is very unique and his sense of humour definitely keeps students engaged. Also, the material he teaches is very interesting and can be applied to the outside world. 10/10 would recommend, make sure you go to class!

Absolutely hilarious prof, unfortunately if you are taking this class online be prepared, he often yells into the microphone. Only issue with Michael is that his exams are a little tricky as there is slight wording differences which makes the multiple choice rather confusing or tricky.

Passionate, knowledgeable and fantastic teacher

One of my favourite professors here at Carleton, very passionate and funny.

Honestly the best Prof I've ever had. The textbook isn't mandatory but he did it all himself and it's the best textbook I've ever had too. Definitely worth the price knowing how passionate he is about it! If you're looking for electives, take his courses! I already planned on switching majors (to bio) and he solidified it for me this term!!

One of the best profs I've ever had. He keeps you interested throughout the entire lecture. Just don't take your phone out or he'll call you out on it.

Great professor! Kind of crazy but in a good way

Inspired me to change from Stats to Environmental Science.

If you took first year Natural History his second year class is a similar layout. He does go more in depth and there's a lot of definitions / facts to know. However, the material isn't difficult. If you don't go to class you won't pass, the final was 181 questions and there was at least 5 questions per lecture.

If you enjoy studying a lot of notes (and i mean A LOT) then you'll enjoy this class and it'll be a breeze. His notes aren't super complex. Tests are reasonably easy as they are multiple choice and true and false. If you don't study, don't bother taking this class, you'll probably fail unless you're Mike Ross. Great prof overall.

Awesome prof! One of the best at Carleton. BIOL1902 is THE class to take for the science breadth requirement if you're an Arts student who's intimidated by science. Prof Runtz makes the material accessible and fun. Lots of memorization, but if you make flash cards after every lecture and study them each week, it's not difficult to get an A+++++

Professor Runtz provides engaging lectures packed full with neat facts about Natural History in Canada. You do not need to read the textbook since all material is covered in lecture. Exams and tests are all memorization based so if you struggle to memorize names of plant and animal species you will struggle. I recommend this course to everyone

obviously cares about the subject matter and spends his lectures trying to get his students as involved and passionate as he is. Heavy heavy memorization but pretty cool stuff. All MC

I really enjoyed learning from someone who is so passionate and excited about the subject. His lectures are really detailed and there's a lot to remember, but his corny jokes and the visual aids really helped. All MC but most questions have one obvious wrong answer. This is a great non-sciencey science credit!

Absolute amazing prof! Not in the biology program but if I was I would try and get into every one of his classes. Super important to go to lectures. He is able to cover a lot in one, but it is easy to remember. Exams and midterms all multiple choice and if you study and go/watch the lectures it is easy. Super engaging, 10/10 recommend!

Awesome and entertaining, plus he really knows his stuff. Best choice for a general elective ever.

I took this class many years ago and still remember most of the material I learned because the class was so engaging and the professor so passionate about what he was teaching.

Michael Runtz is such a king. Took the class as an elective and it was so fun, really looked forward to it each week. Definitely have to go to class and quite a bit of memorization but really great overall.

Professor Runtz is a bit of an icon at Carleton, and for good reason! His lectures are amazing, and if you take good notes during them you won't need to crack the textbook, even though it is a good read. His photography is spectacular, and his jokes and genuine passion for the material will keep you spellbound. BBC's Planet Earth as a class!

This is the best class I've ever taken. I'm in legal studies but I'm debating changing my program because of him lol

This is a tough class, but he ends class early every week, and if you go to class and pay attention, you will do fine. This mans humor and love for what he does more than makes up for the difficulty. Will give you clues as to what is in tests if you listen. Quizzes (best 4/5), mid term, paper, and final

Read the text, attend lecture, and you will get a good grade. Mike Runtz is passionate about nature, and his lectures and text book clearly define what you will be tested on. Miss class a lot? Read the text book! My only complaint is his jokes during his lectures - some border on inappropriate.

The guy is hilarious and teaches really well, what more could you want? Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about his material. AND he takes great photos to go with the concepts covered in class! (you'll get the joke there if you take the course!)

Hes hilarious passionate, and will some times hint at material that will be on a quiz or exam. He was one of the reasons I switched my minor to biology! Im taking his second year class now. It is more memorization, but as long as youre in class and listen, youre good to go.

Don't get me wrong I love him I had him in 1902 and I decided to take 2903. He is so funny and I love his courses however I will warn people that it is not as easy as 1902 at all. The exam was extremely difficult (much harder then the midterm even). Course is interesting but I wouldn't recommend taking it as an "easy" elective (A LOT to memorize!)

Mike is awesome and very passionate about what he teaches! I could not recommend him enough. This class is no joke though - i know many people take it as an elective because they believe it will be "easy" but it is A LOT of information and A LOT of memorization of topics you may have never encountered before. Very interesting but not a bird-course.

Professor Runtz was amazing! You really need to pay attention in the lectures because he tends to get a little side tract. He does not provide the sides he uses so you need to show up in order to get the content. Textbook is not mandatory. He is absolutely hilarious and is really good at explaining the content. I would highly recommend this course.

Wow. Just Wow. I changed my major to psychology because I decided to become a clinical psychologist, and as a consequence, I required science electives. I took biol 1902 and 2903 because I thought the would be the "easiest" A+. Well, from initially having no interest in nature, I have developed a new hobby. Birdwatching. 10/10 would recommend A++++

Take this class if you are ready to memorize a lot of names of plants and animals. I did not use the textbook that much, but it may be good to have if you cannot keep up during the lectures. He is very entertaining, passionate and vivid lecturer.

Mike is a fantastic guy and a amazing prof. He will tell you in the lecture what is important to remember. Quizzes and exams were very fair. Do the self-test as they are similar to the tests. Amazing lectures that made the content easy to remember. Be aware that there is a lot to remember in this course! A++++++++++++++++

Runtz is the man! He's an amazing prof and you will for sure laugh during his lectures and even when you are writing his midterm/exam. Don't think this is a show up and pass course, there is a LOT to memorize in this course. I didn't find it too bad because I'm in Science, but if you aren't take good notes and memorize EVERYTHING! A++++++++++

Best teacher

Prof Runtz is such an engaging lecturer. I'm happy he is doing this course even though he is on sabbatical. He's really entertaining and makes you enjoy the content. I typically am not a huge fan of "macro" biology (ecology, etc) but prof Runtz just gets you excited about nature. Amazing prof!

Such a passionate Prof! 35% midterm and 65% multiple choice final. The lectures are entertaining and he brings many real animals to class. The only downside is that the multiple choice exams have 5 options instead of 4. Overall great Prof!

Take notes during the lecture and memorize them and you should be good (it is a lot of memorizing though but its do-able). You dont need the book!! Funny prof and most of the time the info is actually interesting.

Can't say I'm the biggest fan of biology, and I was expecting to dread every single minute of taking the class as I needed a science course to graduate but I can honestly say that I don't think there was ever a dull moment in that class. Michael Runtz truly cares about what he teaches and spreads the enthusias throughout his lectures! Amazing prof!

I've never been big on biology, but I'm so glad I took this class. Every class was both entertaining and incredibly interesting. I always looked forwards to lectures. His enthusiasm for the subject is apparent and infectious. If you think you might be even remotely interested, I highly recommend this class. Runtz is one of the best profs I've had.

Hands down the funniest and most passionate prof I've ever had

Professor Runtz is the best prof I've ever had. He is super funny, knowledgeable, and always keeps the class engaged with his love for the content he is teaching. He always has great and crazy stories to tell. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who is at all interested in nature. Definitely a must-take course at Carleton.

The absolute best prof I have ever had. It really makes a difference to have a passionate prof. However, the information in this course is not general knowledge, therefore you must put in work. This course is very interesting and enjoyable. I loved learning about local natural history.

Absolutely hilarious. Lots of jokes in his lectures. Slides use lots of beautiful pictures which he took himself. Too bad that I took this class as VOD and not in person. Whole course was basically just memorizing definitions but he is very passionate about his content and comes up with easy ways to remember things (PS VERY much a valley man lol)

I was not very interested in the course material when I read the outline, but now it's one of my favorite classes because of Prof. Runtz. He's incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about what he does and makes the lectures fun and entertaining. I wish I could've taken this class in person, so I could go on his bird walks!

What a beautiful human Runtz is. This man has filled my university experience with so much joy and motivation. Amazing lectures, humour and care for students. Ive never had a teacher so passionate about his studies. Runtz is a dream.

This guys is genuinely the funniest prof I ever had. Hes so passionate about nature and it made the class very interesting to watch during this covid term. The material was quite simple if you watched the lectures and took notes and read over your notes for tests and exams. Hes very fair with the grading as well and the timing for tests is fair.

Best professor at Carleton, made me want to switch my major to Biology!

Mike is a great guy and very passionate about what he teaches. Upbeat energy which he brings to his lectures. textbook was not needed to get an A+ , just make detailed notes on his lectures. course was broken up into 4 tests, 1 midterm and an exam. The exam was culminating. He prepares practice test which is super helpful.

One of Carleton's best professors. He actually makes class enjoyable. His lectures are hilarious, and also extremely interesting. You could watch all lectures and take detailed notes and do well, or you could miss lectures and read the assigned textbook chapters and do well imo. If you are good at memorization and biology interests you, take it!!!

Michael Runtz is probably the best professor I've ever had. The course material is already super interesting, but Mike's passion and excitement are what takes this class to the next level. I have never felt so engaged and interested in a course before (not even for courses in my own major). If you take one course at CU, make it BIOL1903/2903!

Michael Runtz is the greatest Prof I've ever seen, he is a pure gem of wholesomeness. Every time he makes a joke or pun, he always second guesses himself and says that he has a weird sense of humour, tbh, YOUR JOKES ARE AWESOME PROF. RUNTZ!!!! Honestly, I need a Runtz for every class I'm in, he's someone who can make anything interesting!

One of the funniest professors I have had yet, and shows a real passion and interest into his work. I'm not a huge fan of biology, but he presented the course in a very interesting and intriguing way. I would definitely take one of his courses again. The tests and exams are based on memory and understanding of terms, so a decent amount of studying.

This professor had super creative slides and I loved the a++++ animations. I really liked the pictures that were shown during the lectures. This professor loves to make jokes and you will not be able to stop yourself from laughing. He is super passionate! Super interesting lectures! Pay attention to the bolded information and write it down.

Professor Runtz is THE MOST amazing prof Ive ever had in my university career. Hes so passionate about what he teaches and is always happy to help with any questions or comments you have. I rarely email profs questions as Ive found some to be rude or uninterested, but everytime Ive had to email Runtz, he seems genuinely happy to help. 12/10

LOVE prof. Runtz. I was told to take this class by so many people. You cannot graduate from Carleton without taking his class. Easy elective if you actually watch lectures. His jokes are so good it is sooo easy to get through his lectures. Honestly can't say enough good things I LOVE THIS MAN. I will remember this class for my whole life.

Prof Runtz is such a passionate, knowledgeable, and renowned naturalist, which makes his courses exciting and memorable! But if you took 1902, just know that 2903 is sooo much harder. Only take it if you genuinely love animals, forests and rocks and can memorize where they all are specifically. Exam is worth 50%.

I hated biology until I took this class. Mike Runtz is what everyone should try to be like in life; super passionate, helpful, and hilarious. By far the most entertaining and captivating professor in any class you'll ever take. If I could take this class over and over again every year I would, just to see Prof Runtz in action. Love the man.

Lectures contained all the information you needed and were very in-depth when explaining concepts. All marks were from tests and exams but if you watched the lectures they were not difficult at all.

Professor Runtz is hilarious (at least I think so!), and I would recommend this class to anyone looking for an easy mark. Besides the easy mark, the curriculum in this class is beyond interesting, so you don't even feel like you are watching lectures!

Just watch the lectures, and remember the generalized information, and you will get an A. I have learned so much about biology that I switched my major to biology in environmental science. This has truly changed my life for the better, I recommend taking this class if you are looking for a confident booster in your academic abilities. On foenem jit

Easiest course ever. Watch lectures on 2.5x speed and take notes and you will get an A, its that easy. Lots of people arent even in the sciences like me and it was super easy. If u are in class tho, BEWARE, you will have to memorize sooooo much that your brain will explode, you can have over 100 questions on a test and your brain cannot handle it.

Professor Runtz is an A++++++ professor (one of the best at CU)! He is absolutely hilarious and has a natural ability to teach in a relatable way. His passion for nature is so contagious, you can see how much he really loves what he does. His lectures are incredible, and he will give hints as to what is testable material. 10/10 would recommend.

Great prof however not many words on slides so you must be paying attention to what he's saying. Easy exams if you study

Best Prof at CU, hands down.

He truly lights up my soul. This class is very fair. It's surely much harder than 1902 by quite a bit so do not expect as easy of a ride. There is a lot of memorization, so if that is not your strong suit then this could be very tough for you. Nonetheless, it is so worth it in order to be taught by such a respected and entertaining man.

If you don't attend one lecture you could miss five questions on a test. Very specific questions so being a good note taker is really important. He's funny but can be tough sometimes, especially when students are on their phones in class. Overall, good professor but I probably wouldn't take another of his classes because of how lectureheavy it was.

Took this class online and this guy was hilarious and passionate about what he was teaching. Definitely up there with the better professors. He had very entertaining lectures and very fair exams.

Funny guy with really interesting lectures. Quizzes, midterms and finals are all multiple choice or matching terms. He sometimes picks niche/random information that he says from his lectures, so make sure to make thorough notes. Online, the course is very reasonable but in-person might be hard given the sheer amount of information you need to know.

love him

A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ prof.

If you do not experience this class with this professor while you are at Carleton than you are really missing out.

easily one of the best professors at carleton. his passion towards natural history gave me such a big change in perspective on the living things around us. i was considering taking a biol minor or something related after taking this course. v inspirational and thank you for such a wonderful semester, professor runtz :)

A++++ prof, one of the best at Carleton, youve gotta take one of his classes at least once to get the true Carleton experience.

Prof Runtz is a gem, hilarious and witty in his lectures - and really passionate about the material he teaches. Certain test questions can be a bit difficult due to being somewhat vague, but overall if you pay attention to the lectures and put in just a little bit of study time you should be able to easily get above 75% in his BIOL1902 course.

Professor Runtz is very passionate about the content he teaches. The course is fully test-based (2 tests, 1 midterm, final). Watch all the lectures, and take very detailed notes to do well in the course as everything on the test is pulled straight from the lectures. Definitely one of the best and most understanding profs at Carleton. A+++

Amazing lectures, fascinating content, very fair tests and absolutely hilarious. Professor Runtz is a national treasure and deserve to have a statue built of him at Carleton. Truly passionate about his field and delivers a course that can only be described as an experience of a lifetime. The undisputed GOAT. A+++++.

This man is the Bob Ross of Ontarian natural history. Everyone should take 1902 at some point (an easy 90 if you take good notes)! A++++++

I took this course back in 2014 or so and I'm STILL talking about this prof. His passion is contagious and the material is genuinely interesting, especially the way he presents it. His anecdotes are pretty wild, too (and might even help you remember a thing or two). If you like the outdoors, the content will enrich your experiences.

Extremely nice and funny guy. I have absolutely zero interest in Canadian flora and fauna but he is so passionate about the topic and his lectures were so engaging that it did not matter. Though, I highly recommend pretty much transcribing everything he says during lecture because many test questions are extremely specific.

A+++++++++ prof. Lectures are entertaining, engaging and very interesting. He never fails to crack me up, and he's very enthusiastic. Class is super lightwork, easy A++++++ as long as you're up to date. This school needs more profs like him.

Great professor, should 100% take this course if you have any interest in animals or plants

Great and Interesting class, but does require some memory and review

The course is very very interesting BUT it's much harder than 1902. I actually compared the pages of notes between 1902 and 2903 (since I take note by labtop), 33pages for 1902 51pages for 2903 from lecture 1 to lecture 10. 1902 and 2903 are the best courses. Just reminder that the amount of time studying is about 1.5 times than 1902

The man the myth the legend, Mike Runtz. Maybe the best professor ever. No need for a textbook, enjoy his amazing hilarious lectures and take good notes, and review them well as the tests are pretty time pressured. His morning bird walks are also super fun I recommend. If you have any interest in nature at all, take this course, best elective ever!

One of the easier classes I've taken at Carleton. I recommend taking him

The kindest and most enthusiastic prof ever. He gets so excited to teach about bio and is very clearly teaching this because he is so interested in it. You have to watch all the lectures and take good notes to pass. He loves sharing his hobby that he turned into a profession, and is always cracking jokes to make the lectures more fun. A++++ prof

Mike is wholesome, funny, and genuinely cares about nature. He's a good man. His exams and tests are challenging tho. The questions aren't very confusing themselves, but the fact that we are expected to know every microscopic detail on the course when instead we can be tested on the overall concepts melted my brain. Good guy, but the tests r insane

I needed one last elective to get my architecture degree, and I'm so glad it was this one. I was genuinely a bit sad when I finished up the last of the lectures. Mike is so incredibly passionate about what he does, and even though I took this course online, the lectures were more engaging than any course I've taken. He's absolutely hilarious!

One of my favourite courses I've taken. If you're interested in the nature around you take this course. The course was very easy, you just need to watch all lectures and take notes. If you do that you'll get a good grade.

This man is so passionate about what he teaches and that makes such a difference as a student. His lectures are long and you do need to keep up with them for the tests/ final but they really are interesting and he's such a sweet guy. I took this to boost my GPA and learned so much. I'm looking forward to taking his 2nd year BIOL course this fall -

Prof Runtz is a passionate instructor. The lectures are engaging, but you'll need to stay on top of them for the tests. Unstuckstudy AI helped me prep efficiently and get an A in this course.

Hes the goat, hes genuinely interested in the course he teaches, an amazing guy. Hes also very funny and I feel engaged when watching his lectures.

the goat prof

He is a great professor, is very funny, and makes it obvious that he really cares about the topics. Even if natural history isn't your thing, take this course if you can. If you take notes and pay attention to the lectures you will have no problem.

He has about two to three 1-1.5 hour lectures every week. Sometimes it feels like a lot but they go by very quickly since he's so passionate about his topic and very fun to watch/listen to. He has a bunch of practice quizzes which are very similar to his tests and exams (all multiple choice). It's fun and easy,loaded with amazing photography.

Mike is a great prof! He is very passionate about his courses but lots of information. Get ready to take good notes and take long tests/exams!

taking my second class with this professor, very inspirational how into his work he is

Best professor ever

Greatest professor at Carleton. Taking 1902 and 2903 before he retired was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

My favourite prof I've had so far at Carleton - Sad to see him go but happy for him with his retirement. Loved this course & professor Runtz made it so enjoyable to learn.

Amazing prof! Wishing him well with his retirement.

He was great tbh very chill

Real down to earth funny prof. Very passionate. Inspiring. Refreshing. Interesting lecture content and so personable.

a national treasure

This class gave me such a deep respect and love for nature. This is the kind of course that makes you remember why you pay so much for uni, you learn so so much if you pay attention. If you're thinking of taking his last course in summer 2025, do it!!! You won't regret it.

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for having Mike Runtz as a professor at Carleton. I originally took his class to boost my GPA, but his passion for teaching really changed my view. He made the subject so interesting that I ended up loving it. It was an honour to take his class before he retired, and I wish him all the best!

WOW this class will be the one I remember in my adulthood. There are so many little things about nature I never noticed before and now even when I walk outside in my neighbourhood I can't help but notice things taught in the class. I can tell the prof LOVES what he does and it is great to be taught by someone who is so passionate

Awesome Prof who cares a lot about his students. Content is challenging but fair. Overall very engaging class!! A++++

One of the funnest courses I have taken so far in university. Mike Runtz has so much passion and his lectures are really entertaining. This professor gets an A++++++++++++++!

Professor Runtz is an amazing professor. You can tell he is very passionate about what he does and it shows in his lectures. It was an honour to take his BIOL1902 course before he retired.

Passionate prof and tests weren't difficult except for the final which was worth 50% so I think it needs to be made easier in the future and preferably less weighting? However, If you watch Lectures and take notes and you shall succeed.

Prof Runtz is SUCH an amazing prof, I took his second course again just because I enjoy being in his class and learning from him so much! His class made me love nature even more than I already did, I identify the birds in my neighbourhood a lot more now! I will miss him when he retires, but I'm grateful I got to be in his class. Would recommend!

Prof. Runtz remains an amazing lecturer with a lot of passion for the content, and I'm very glad I got to join his final class at Carleton. There was a lot of material to cover, but Prof. Runtz made it enjoyable to learn about. It was definitely a tougher class than 1902 and required more work overall.

Prof. Runtz was a one of a kind professor whose passion for nature and Science was radiating in every lecture. Glad to have the the experience of being in his class before he retired.

I took this class decades ago and I still remember how exciting professor runtz made his classes. His enthusiasm was contagious and I really appreciate how much he cared.