4.3

Michael Stupy

Microbiology - El Camino College

4.3
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
151
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

151

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What Students Say

Stupy is by far the best professor I have had at El Camino

MICRO33 - 5.0 rating

Memorize, memorize, memorize -- that's all you need to do

MICRO33 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

75%

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Reviews (151)
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ANATOMY30
Oct 23, 2003

really organized;learned a lot in anatomy.he is helpful,he gives extra credits.lots of memorization,but of course,its anatomy.gotta love this class!he is funny & has a huge supply of stories to liven up the class.i recommend him.one of the best teachers!

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MIRCRO33
Nov 24, 2003

SARCASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!About everything. All his little adventures are hard to belive. I understand he's the teacher(dictator) but that's not a valid reason to make students feel stupid. I hate to admit though that he's very good at teaching.

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MICRO
Dec 12, 2003

Micro overall is a hard class. A lot of memorization & combining a lot of past sciences like anatomy and physiology. But stupy is a great teacher...not easy because the material overall is hard. His test are exactly like his notes.very funny and sarcastic

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MICRO
Dec 14, 2003

Micro is just a hard class. Lots of memorizing but his tests follow his notes exactly. He'll even tell you there's not much need to buy the book. I've learned a lot in his class and would recommend him to anyone! He's funny and cares about his students!

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ANAT30
Grade: A+
Mar 3, 2004

No Comments

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MICRO
May 4, 2004

No Comments

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MICRO
Jul 7, 2004

Very hard grader. His tests are way too hard. Great teacher. Class is very interesting.

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ANATOMY30
Aug 5, 2004

The best anatomy teacher at El camino

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MICRO33
Nov 14, 2004

hes such a nice and funny guy. his class is enjoyaboe and explains everything! his tests are hard and his "unknown" assignment is fun. Be prepared to study a lot. but thats what you get for taking such a professional class. quizes that will help you or hurt you in the end

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ANATOMY30
Nov 19, 2004

he makes the topics interesting.

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MICROBIOLOGY33
Nov 25, 2004

The BEST! teacher I've had. He is very funny. Makes his lectures very interesting. Cares about his students and he is very heplful when you need it. He is very professional and I really recommend him. Best teacher to take for Micro and Anatomy.

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MICRO33
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2004

Excellent professor! Helpful, organized, funny (tells great stories) and wants to see his students succeed. The class is hard but he goes over everything in detail and holds extra study sessions to help out his students. I highly recommend taking Micro or Anatomy with Mr. Stupy. He's the best!

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MICROBIOLOGY33
Jan 3, 2005

simply one of the best!

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ANATOMY30
Jan 19, 2005

He's the best!! He's upfront about the way he teaches--pay attention in class, take good notes, get a study group and you will succeed. I had a 96% and I never even opened the book. His notes and spiral book were enough. He's also great at going over stuff again if you don't get it!

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MICRO33
Feb 22, 2005

One of the best teachers at the school. Very interesting class, ssssooooo much better than the other teacher (scharlin). Def take Stupy!!! He should be cloned. His stories are incrediable! Great teacher, covers all topics tested on.

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MICRO
Apr 25, 2005

sense of humor keeps students from dropping the class

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MICRO33
Jun 21, 2005

Great teacher! Tough, but fair. Is willing to help those who ask. Funny stories if you have a sense of humor! You try teaching this subject and keep it interesting for hours. Highly recommended, but be prepared to put in some studying time.

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MICROBIOLOGY33
Jul 13, 2005

the class is hard overall. he makes alot jokes that many times they don't make sense. gives alot of personal stories that at the end he wont finished them. he flirts, and he picks favorites. his test and labs are hard, just be very to pay attention and ask questions...after all that is why they pay him.

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MICRO33
Jul 14, 2005

Mr. Stupy is awesome. Sure his class is hard but its MICRO, are you kidding me? He's nice, helpful and somewhat funny. hehe. His LECTURE is MORE important than the book so pay good attention and take good NOTES. Almost all materials covered in the test are on his lectures. But overall, he's a great teacher!!!

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30
Aug 31, 2005

He was a fun teacher. Took the time out to make sure you understand the material. Test are straight to the point and out of his lectures. I wish he taught all of my clasess

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MICRO33
Sep 8, 2005

Best micro teacher!! I was pretty intimidated by the course, but he made the class so entertaining & interesting, I ended up loving it! It was definitely my favorite course. His tests are difficult, but after taking a couple, you learn what to expect

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ANA30BIO
Sep 11, 2005

he's the best teacher i've ever had. i learned a whole bunch from him.

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MICROBIOLOGY
Oct 12, 2005

No Comments

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MICRO33
Oct 30, 2005

One of the best at El Camino...If you have to take micro, just close your eyes and take him.

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MICRO33
Nov 17, 2005

Well, well Mr. Stupy is really a great guy, he is one of the best professors in ECC. He makes the Micro understandable, I would not say easy b'coz it was kinda hard b'coz of too much stuff. Mr. Stupy's teaching is just right for students who wanted to learn.

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MICROANAT30
Nov 24, 2005

He is very organized and easy to understand. His exams are based on his notes. He is tough but You'll learned a lot from him. His stories are pretty funny. He is the best teacher at ECC.

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ANATOMY30
Apr 15, 2006

Mr. Stupy was the greatest teacher ever!! He was so thorough, very organized and told us what would be on the test so we could study!! He loves anatomy and micro (i took him for both) you will learn and love both subjects he is the best!!

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MICROBIOLOGY
Apr 19, 2006

THIS is THE person to take Microbiology from. Do NOT take Micro in the Los Angeles area from any other teacher but HIM. You cannot go wrong with Mr. Stupy.

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MICRO33
Jun 2, 2006

this class is hard since there is a lot of memorization. it's micro... it won't be easy. BUT just as long as you pay attention, take notes and do the labs, you should be fine. He is a really helpful teacher and explains the material in lamens terms. He's a GREAT teacher.

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ANATOMY30
Jun 21, 2006

well, he is a wonderful professor, and he helps you, when you need help. and his jokes are funny, but sometimes he can be sarcastic. At the end he is the best and knows how to teach. Take him during spring or fall.

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MICR33
Jul 31, 2006

Take Stupy and remember microbiology forever. I took him many years ago, in fact it was during his first year teaching at El Camino College. He is a solid teacher, very logical in his teaching style, as one could easily follow his train of thought. Now and then i find myself recommending him to fellow students, years after i taking his class.

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ANATOMYMICRO
Aug 1, 2006

Mr. Stupy is THE BEST TEACHER I have ever had ever!!!!! These subjects are hard and there is a lot of memorizing but he gives great notes and really does everything he possibly can to help you. His lectures are fun and intresting. He really has a gift for teaching. He started out as my teacher and became my friend!

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MICRO33
Sep 12, 2006

great teacher

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MICRO1
Nov 10, 2006

he truly is the best teacher ever!! he loves what he does and it shows. It is hard info but he gives you everything you need. and makes it so fun. he is so cute in a micro kinda way.

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MICRO1315
Nov 15, 2006

I had heard so many good things about him, but unfortunately I think he is terrible. He is NOT helpful at all, he humiliates people in class and only likes the men in class. He is mean to you if you don't get good grades and encourages you to drop the course. DO NOT TAKE HIM. Take Scharlin

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MICRO33
Nov 17, 2006

HES THE BEST TEACHER I TOOK IN THE SCIENCE DEP! HES FUNNY AND VERY CLEAR ABOUT WHATS ON THE TESTS. TAKE HIM FOR EVERYTHING U CAN!

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MICRO33
Nov 18, 2006

HORRIBLE! He divides students into his "pets" and all the rest. If he doesn't like you, watch out. He's unhelpful, mean, ignores you, will pick on you and humiliate you in front of the class. His grading scale is unfair. His tests are tricky and hard. He assigns extra credit then at the last minute doesn't pick it up. DO NOT TAKE HIM! Take Sharlin.

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ANATOMY
Nov 27, 2006

bad teacher...

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ANA30
Jan 7, 2007

One of the most organized teachers on the planet! Go to every class (tape the lectures), follow his notes, go to extra labs, do all available extra credit (true he may not collect it, but you'll know it for the tests), study your a-- off, join/form a SERIOUS study group. I did all of the above and got an A. I wish he taught all my classes.

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ANAT30
Jan 12, 2007

Wow, this one is a rare gem. Mr. Stupy is an incredible teacher. No surprises on the exams, just follow the lecture notes. He's funny too. Don't bother buying the textbook not only is it expensive, it's useless. I never opened it. All you need are notes. and you MUST go to open lab. You HAVE to study to pass this class.

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MICRO0000
Feb 9, 2007

he is the best micro teacher there is. i am currently taking my master's in nursing at ucla and his notes are still helpful up to now. i believe that the reason why i'm getting good grades is because of the strong foundation on micro i received by attending his class. i will definitely recommend him.

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ANAT30
Jun 7, 2007

I LOVE MR STUPY. You dont even have to buy the textbook. It's almost $300 and I never used it.I sold it back today at school and they only gave back $50.We only use the lab book.He gives out many handouts so don't buy the coloringbook either.Instead, buy the voicerecorder!It's only $40-$70!!

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MICRO33
Dec 19, 2007

Mr. Stupy was overall a good teacher, he really loves what he does. He doesn't really help you out too much, and he does form pets which he treats them a little better than anyone else. He grades hard and is very, very specific. He does offer extra credit, so do it! His tests are hard and they don't really follow his lecture. The reviews don't help

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MICRO33
Dec 28, 2007

BEST SCIENCE PROFESSOR EVER! You must take him for microbiology. The class is difficult but he makes it interesting in lab and lecture. His tests are a challenge and labs are done every day. If you want to learn the most you can for your science career, take this teacher. I am a nurse and I use it every day. Work for the A. Do not buy the book.

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ANATSECT
Jan 1, 2008

GREAT PROFESSOR. I don't understand why other students are underrating him, they might just be jealous b/c they weren't his pets! YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE HIS PET TO GET AN A IN THE CLASS. Just listen, study for tests (review after each lecture). If you still want to be his pet, sit in the front row on the first day; that's the seat you will be assigne

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ANAT30
Apr 19, 2008

he is a great instructor, but it's hard for the women to concentrate because he's so hot

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MICRO33
Jun 1, 2008

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Best teacher at El Camino. Take every class he teaches & sit in the front. Hilarious, totally down 2 earth & truly cares 4 his students; this makes him HOT. Even if u r his pet, u need 2 study VERY hard. He is very precise with his tests. Answer exactly as his notes state or he marks the answers wrong. Do NOT buy text book.

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ANA1212
Oct 20, 2008

GREAT TEACHER. GIVES YOU GREAT LECTURES, NOTES, HANDOUTS, AND YOU CAN BECOME AN ARTIST. J.K....INSIDE JOKE FOR HAVE TAKEN HIS CLASS. GREAT ATTITUDE, FUNNY, VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE SUBJECT HE TEACHES....HAD A GREAT TIME IN SUMMER TAKING HIS CLASS.GREAT TEACHER......WISH HE WOULD TEACH PHYSIOLOGY....CANT WAIT TO TAKE MICRO WITH HIM.

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MICRO33
Oct 27, 2008

Lessons were well prepared and organized. They were easy to follow and I learned a lot! I now have a newfound interest in Microbiology

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MICRO33
Dec 12, 2008

Great teacher! Devoted to his students. Provides an optimal environment to succeed. Quizzes start at the beginning of the lab section. Study hard = good grade. Memorization involved. I have no complaints about his teaching format. Has interesting real life stories that enhance the learning experience of related material.

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ANAT30
Dec 16, 2008

excellent professor! go Stupy

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MICRO1000
Mar 10, 2009

Stupy is the best teacher I ever had at El Camino. GREAT GUY!! Will help you if you ask. But be prepared to work. This class is not for the lazy unmotivated person.

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MICRO33
May 31, 2009

Stupy is the best teacher there is! I wish he could teach all the other classes that I need to take.

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MICRO33
Jun 11, 2009

The BEST teacher I've ever had in my entire life! He's very clear with his lectures and he makes it really interesting. I never wanted to miss a class! The class is not easy at all but if you study hard, getting an A is definitely possible. He's the coolest, nicest, most helpful teacher ever! =)

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ANAT30
Jun 15, 2009

Mr. Stupy is the best!!!!! I never liked science, but he made it very easy to understand and I had never had a professor like him. His class is NOT easy, but he is fair and makes you learn.

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MICRO33
Jun 17, 2009

Professor S is a cool & funny teacher, The material is super hard & so much to learn.I tried really hard in this class & I felt like I was going to have a nervous breakdown but thank god i passed, Here's the deal: score 8-up on ALL quizzes, do ALL extra credits, do your best on the 7 exams, and you will do fine. Worth your money, Hot, Cool, Funny

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ANAT30
Jun 23, 2009

Prof. Stupy is by far the best professor I have ever had in life!!! He is very thorough and answers all of your questions. He makes himself available if you dont understand the material. Great teacher and an awesome human being!! Go Stupy!!!! :o)

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MICRO33
Jul 12, 2009

Stupy is something else he can teach and make you understand his material. He always goes from his notes not the book. He does require you to buy the lab and text book.Buy the lab book not the text book.He some times gives out notes but other times he does not.Always show up to class once you miss you will be lost.Really nice guy straight forward.

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MICRO33
Sep 6, 2009

He is a good teacher but he is a computer illiterate. He should give full handouts instead he discuss and writes everything on the board while students are busy copying his lecture which burns time and some students would have trouble participating in the discussion if we are both writing and listening at the time. Also, He does not talk loud.

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MICRO33
Oct 1, 2009

The best teacher I have ever had. I wouldn't change anything about his class. It's a challenging course, but Prof. Stupy makes our study objectives very clear and he uses stories to help us retain lecture material. Plus, he gives lots of opportunities for extra credit which, if you do them, help prepare you for the test.

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ANATO30
Nov 11, 2009

Prof. Stupy is great. He knows the material very well and is very helpful. I will take him again next semester for Microbiology.

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ANATO30
Dec 12, 2009

coooooool guy!

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ANAT30
Feb 12, 2010

the material itself is difficult, but he makes it easy with all of his stories and diagrams. he's big on having the student teach the class so you need to be hands-on with the material during lecture and lab. so glad i took anatomy with him. will definitely try to enroll in his microbio class.

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ANT30
Feb 23, 2010

He is the best. Always willing to help, and is very clear about what he expects you to know.

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MICRO33
Apr 20, 2010

Very well structured class, but VERY anal on grading sometimes. Only answer his questions and do his drawings WORD for WORD from his notes or he'll dock points. He's nice for the most part, tries to be funny and tells a lot of out of the world stories. He also definitely makes it obvious who he likes and plays favorites which is disappointing.

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ANAT30
May 22, 2010

He's an exceptional teacher! Extremely organized and lets you know exactly what to expect on the tests. He makes the class interesting and has many stories that help students to remember the material. Put the time in studying and with this teacher you have a great chance of success in this class. He's very helpful, fair, kind-hearted and hilarious!

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MICRO33
May 28, 2010

LISTEN AND TAKE HIS ADVICE HE IS TRYING TO HELP YOU !!! TEST COMES FROM THE NOTES NOT THE BOOK . . . Mr.Stupy is really HOT so its HARD for the GIRLS to concentrate

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MICRO33
Jun 13, 2010

If you want to learn Microbiology, Mr. Stupy is the professor to take. He is the best Professor I've ever had. I highly recommend him to everybody. He is very organized and cares so much about his student's success. It is so easy to love him, he is extremelly intelligent!

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MICRO33
Jun 24, 2010

he is unorganized instead of giving us handouts, he let us write huge lectures that's why we don't comprehend easily in the class. exams are terrible. fill in the blanks & essay. he expects that we could learn all microbiology vocabulary STAT. he makes simple things complicated expecting that we are already microbiologist getting an A is impossible

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ANAT1000
Jul 23, 2010

If ur planning on majoring in Nursing then he is the wrong teacher to take... only favors A and B students, THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN AVERAGE C STUDENT TO HIM.

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MICRO33
Jul 28, 2010

Material itself is extremely hard and goes quickly, so you really study HARDDDDD!! He has very nice personality and often encourages students, but his exam is very difficult and expects highly. Hardest class ever.. you can't switch seat since 1st day. I almost dropped but received C. Not happy with the grade but happy with my hard works.

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MICRO33
Sep 3, 2010

I am not sure what he has against Brits. He doesn't like British "Agar" for instance. I would not take him again if I were hit by a Mac truck. Funny, he is, but try writing the right answers on the tests, if English is not your first language. He would even duck a point if you misspelled the word: "Peptinoglycan" wrong! You can't win!!

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MICRO33
Sep 4, 2010

yes I agree with this last comment. People need to save their chili peppers for the real hotties, like Simon Trench, Greg House, U2,... Stupy needs to pooblisize himself less and give a chance to the other qualified instructors to shine. It is good for the academic atmosphere, it teaches positive values. Yes and it doesn't hurt to be a bit stoopy.

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MICROANAT
Oct 6, 2010

Mr Stupy is the BEST teacher I have EVER HAD! I started @ ECC in 1999. I took him for Anatomy(A) and Micro(B+). I am STILL in school and EVERY instructor I have...I compare to him, STILL!I love that he uses real stories that relate to what he is teaching @ the time. He makes jokes, tells funny stories, all so YOU REMEMBER! And you will!! LOVE HIM!!

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ANAT30
Oct 27, 2010

Everybody loves Stupy, and for very good reasons. Seriously the best teacher ever. He should be cloned so he can teach Physiology too (no one else seems to be able to do it well)! Very few know how to teach and he has it down to an art. Bad thing is, after you take him, everyone else will seem lame. Funny and cares about his students. The best!

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MICRO33
Nov 24, 2010

He is a really good teacher, the material is a lot though, so be sure to study and review his notes a lot. Its not a hard class if you study a lot, make sure you at least go to library and study, and what really helped me was making flash cards of all his notes, literally all of the notes make them into flash cards,make the lab notes too forLABTEST

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ANAT30
Dec 12, 2010

Mr. Stupy is not that DIFFICULT. I have no clue why at the end of the semester only 40-50% of the class is left. He says you have to hit the books hard EVERYDAY. Complete BS, I barely studied and passed with a C, sure not really the grade I wanted but for the amt of effort I put in it's not bad. He's very helpful and clear, but the class is SO long

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ANAT30
Dec 22, 2010

It's true. Mr. Stupy's class is NOT difficult, there's just a lot of material to study. He's also not the most amazing teacher ever, but there's just something about him that demands your respect and endearance. TAKE MR STUPY FOR ANATOMY/MICROBIOLOGY. You won't regret it. Tips for his class: STUDY REGULARLY, GO TO LAB, and his tests are NOT HARD.

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MICRO33
Dec 30, 2010

I wish I could clone Stupy and have him teach the rest of my classes. Is Mr. Stupy the best? Absolutely:) Buy a recorder and not the book, I got an A without opening it. Very helpful, nice, and good looking. I had a lot of fun in this class. And NO! he is not "easy" just a great teacher.

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MICRO33
Dec 31, 2010

Everything you need to know is given to you, or is explained very well. So the most important decision you can make while attending this course is whether or not you want to watch Judge Judy or read about Fungus. For me it was a coin flip

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MICRO33
May 4, 2011

Excellent instructor. Good sense of humor and generally nice but extremely judgmental, quick to form opinions and absolutely chooses favorites. Class requires a good work ethic.

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MICRO33
May 15, 2011

Mr. Stupy is a really good teacher. He explains everything very well for you to understand. He really wants his students to do well. But, it does require a whole lot of studying in order to get a good grade, but he gives you everything you need to know for the test. Loved his class.

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MICRO33
Jun 3, 2011

I love this crazy fish print shirt wearing hippie. Absolutely the best instructor ever and quite possibly the most interesting man alive. He's brilliant, funny and a really nice/cool guy. The class is difficult and requires a lot of time and energy but is very fun and interesting. He's not easy at all but take him! He's the best at what he does.

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ANAT30
Jun 26, 2011

EXCELLENT! Mr. Stupy is an excellent teacher. Lots of material to memorize, but everything you need to know is given to you. The class gets progressively harder so ace the first few tests because the last few are very tuff. He offers a lot of extra credit also!!

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MICRO33
Aug 8, 2011

DEFINITELY take this class if youre in the nursing program. only used the txtbk once, to look up a diagram- you dont really need to spend the money on it. buy the lab book though, you wont survive w/o it. gives some e.c., tests arent bad, super nice, hilarious teacher, relatable, very helpful. TONS of memorization. study the packets he hands out

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MICRO33
Aug 15, 2011

Stupy is a great teacher. very passionate about what he teaches. A lot of material to learn, but he's always available to help and explain. Although the coursework isn't easy, Stupy's teaching style and help make it easy to understand and learn. His funny stories are an added bonus. I highly recommend taking a class from him.

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MICRO33
Aug 29, 2011

A very good teacher,he is very helpful and just an overall fun experience.He writes all his notes on the overhead rather than handouts which some may no like but I enjoyed cuz it kept your attention.He shares lots of funny stories throughout his lectures.Good teacher,but a hard class,after taking his class all other classes will seem easy.Take him.

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MICRO33
Sep 23, 2011

The best professor period. Brilliant, caring, interesting, fair, and funny. Everything is given to you within his notes so if you know "every period, every comma, every dot....guaranteed A". He's like godfather of micrbiology. I wish I can take all my sciences classes with him. STUPY DONT EVER RETIRE! STUPY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!

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MICRO33
Nov 18, 2011

Woo. Taking the class now. I have already recommended Stupy for my other classes. He gives handouts and writes info on a overhead. And when he knows people are dozing off he tells a funny or crazy story and he is filled with them. Its A LOT of material to learn but if you want to LEARN it, take Stupy.

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MICRO33
Jun 9, 2012

Mr. Stupy is an amazing teacher. Makes a hard subject fun, interesting and so wants you to learn. Take him! Though it may spoil you for subsequent classes -

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ANA30
Jun 11, 2012

Mr. Stupy is defiantly a great teacher to take for anatomy. However, this was the hardest coarse I've taken at El Camino. Let's just say I got a C in Anatomy 30, and 3 A;s in 9 other units of work. However, he is an awesome teacher and is very funny. I'd also recommend for veterans to take his class.

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ANAT1002
Nov 21, 2012

Mr Stupy has nice fishing stories. I hope I can take him for Micro. Great Professor.

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MICRO33
Jan 3, 2013

Incredibly knowledgeable, has a true love for his craft, and cares for the well being of his students. In other words, you'll never find a college professor quite like Mr. Stupy. Take his advice: study well before quizzes/tests, bring a recorder and colored pencils, and rewrite your notes!

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MICRO33
Jan 15, 2013

Prof Stupy is a very good teacher and wants students to succeed, but be ready to do a LOT OF WORK on a consistent basis. Make it yr priority and it will be worth it in the end.

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MICRO33
Jun 8, 2013

He is the sweetest teacher ever. His class is very, very hard, but he is always willing to help his students. I started with a C and asked him for advice and they worked very well, I was able to improved my grade a lot.

5.0
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ANAT30
Jul 27, 2013

Professor Stupy is the most kind, thoughtful teacher any student could wish to have. He is not easy, if you are looking for a breeze class his class is not it! He will tell you what you need to do to succeed in his class, it is up to you to do it. He would pop in to open labs @ night to help out students. He is the BEST.

5.0
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MICRO33
Aug 27, 2013

Stupy is by far my favorite teacher EVER! He knows what he is talking about, is very clear & helpful & is overall a really great guy. Wish all teachers were as great as Stupy. I took him for anatomy as well, and left with so much knowledge and an A in the class. He's not easy by any means, but all the hard work is worth it, you'll learn tons!!!

5.0
3.0
ANATOMY30
Nov 9, 2013

A great experience! A wonderful professor. A genuine human being, overall a compassionate kind individual. His class is hard, because of the subject. He gives you allot of tools, use his notes they are exceptional for preparing for his tests. You must come to class and pay attention. Be ready to work.

5.0
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MICRO33
Dec 13, 2013

Very good teacher, makes the subject interesting and easy to learn. I'm glad I took him! Wish I could've done better though! Just study and pay attention during lectures. He's a teacher you definitely won't forget. Pretty sad having to leave his class! But take him, you'll learn so much and enjoy the class as well! He's pretty funny

2.0
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MICRO33
Apr 9, 2014

Do not take Mr. Stupy! His class is 5 credit hours/week, but to get an A you have to spend 40 hours per week working. He doesn't use the book and gives hundreds of handouts. He flips between the handouts all the time and makes it all much more confusing than need be. If you care about your grade don't take Mr. Stupy!

5.0
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ANA30
Apr 28, 2014

Mr. Stupy is the best! Took Anatomy 30 with him over the SUMMER and got an A! and we all know science classes over the summer are no joke. He repeats the material as many times as you need for u to understand. Very helpful and nice *thumbs up

5.0
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ANAT30
Jul 3, 2014

Awesome teacher, patient, nice, funny, and very smart. BEST TEACHER EVER! If you are student who is dedicated and willing to work like a college student, take his class you will not regret it because he will better your study habits.

1.0
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ANA30
Jul 3, 2014

He gives you way more info than you actually will be tested on. There’s already so much to learn. Why give more than is needed. He likes to throw in trick questions & change models for lab practicums. You learn the parts on a certain model. Then he gives you a totally different one on for test. I really wished I'd taken a different teacher.

3.0
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ANAT30
Grade: D
Jul 5, 2014

Mr. Stupy is a nice man. Lots of stories of personal stories to relate to his lectures. He was very helpful in lab, but he's really hard on the tests. I felt like I knew the material, but the way he structures his tests, it's like you don't know anything. There are probably easier teachers at ECC than him.

2.0
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ANA30
Jul 5, 2014

He's nice enough. He's just not a good instructor. Made us buy a book we never used. Told us he would give extra credit and then admitted he lied to get us to study harder. Gives handouts that are not clear and then bases the tests on them. A friend told me he not to take him. I wish I had listened.

2.0
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ANA30
Jul 6, 2014

Worst teacher ever.

4.0
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ANATOMY30
Jul 8, 2014

Took Prof. Stupy Summer 2014 for 6 weeks. Really helpful professor. Gives a lot of EC assignments. Wants students to pass the class. However, do not buy the textbook. Only the lab book. we never used the textbook during class. Will miss his teaching and the hot girls in class. LOL

2.0
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ANAT30
Jul 8, 2014

Although I got a decent grade, I did not like his teaching style. Makes things more complicated than they are. Glad I don't have to take him for anything else.

1.0
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ANAT30
Aug 26, 2014

If you care about your grade, do not take Stupy. he goes way fast in lecture. Expects you to already have some knowledge of anatomy. I do not recommend.

5.0
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ANATOMY30
Dec 9, 2014

I took his 5weeks course over the summer! I absolutely love him! He is a great teacher and gives you tons of notes! I'm not going to lie the class is not easy especially during the summer but all anatomy classes are a lot of work! If you put in the work you can get an A! He gives extra credit. He does only require you to have the lab book.

2.0
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ANA30
Dec 18, 2014

Do not take Stupy. He talks in monotone. Hard to stay awake in lecture. Not clear on tests. Gives extra credit in 2 to 3 points per assignment. It's insulting. It's like you spend hours and get pennies for your effort.

2.0
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ANATOMY30
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2014

His handouts are confusing. There's lab and lecture and often times the notes from both don't match up. Boring lectures. Lab was ok, but then he wasn't putting the class to sleep because you are on your own. Kind of shady on tests. Questions are not clear. If you have a choice, I don't recommend him.

2.0
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ANA30
Dec 30, 2014

Worse teacher I've ever had. His drawings on the overhead projector are hard to read. If you don't have a good seat in class, you can't see his already bad drawings. Tests are confusing. You can't challenge him on any questions. Very stressful class with him teaching. Don't take him if you want a good grade. And don't waste money on the book.

5.0
3.0
ANATOMY30
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2015

Prof Stupy is amazing! Be on time and put in the work you will get a good grade. Let's face it this is anatomy lots to memorize so if you don't study you don't pass! He cares and will help you succeed if you show that you want to learn. However, if you are looking for that "easy A" you won't get that in his class, you will have to earn it!

5.0
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ANAT30
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2015

Loved Mr. Stupy's class. The class is tough, a lot of memorization, but that's how the subject is. He gives a lot of extra credit, he's fair and he's there if you need help. Don't miss class and pay attention; he lectures a lot. Go to the open labs and study. If you put in the time and effort and study, you'll get an A.

2.0
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ANA30
Jan 30, 2015

Changes up models to confuse you on tests. Not helpful in lab unless you are one of his favorites. I do not recommend.

5.0
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MICRO33
Mar 23, 2015

Micro is not an easy subject to teach, but Professor Stupy makes it fun and interesting to learn! Helpful and generous with his knowledge, an inspirational teacher!! I wish every teacher could be so good!!

1.0
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ANAT30
Grade: D
Apr 21, 2015

Lectures really fast. Gets off track a lot with his fishing stories. Don't buy the book. Never used.

5.0
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ANAT30
Apr 25, 2015

I'm taking him right now for Anatomy 30. Book is not optional but if you don't have it he will notice... Tests are not that hard, just do what he says like make flashcards, rewrite his notes, and draw things over and over again and you'll get a B at least. He is not hard!!!! Anatomy is a difficult subject and he knows how to teach it well.

4.0
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MICROBIOLOGY
May 15, 2015

He is super picky when it comes to grading tests one missing word or misspelling half a point here and there adds up. Tests are not as clear as the handouts and he says this is a good test question and its not even on the test. Test reviews are not much help but overall he's a good teacher and is very helpful. Labs are fun but class goes till 10pm.

5.0
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MICRO33
Grade: A
May 18, 2015

Prof Stupy is a great professor; he's incredibly knowledgeable and tells interesting stories to help you remember material. You have to work hard in this class, but an A is very possible! Study ALL of his handouts - memorize them, rewrite them, commit them to memory. Exams come directly from handouts and lecture notes. Study hard and get an A.

4.0
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MICR331502
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2015

Yes, he's a hard grader. Yes, you wont pass if you don't study. Yes, the material is demanding. The thing is if you want to get an A in the class it is definitely possible. Professor Stupy makes such a difficult subject so easy to understand. He gave us handouts and if you form a study group and make sure you know the handouts 100% you will pass.

5.0
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MICROBIO
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2015

Take his advice and study everything! Rewriting the notes definitely helps with memorizing. He has a lot of interesting stories. He is very nice and he actually cares about his students. He makes the labs very easy to understand. Mr. Stupy is one of the best professors I've had and taking his class really helped me to become a better student.

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ANAT30
Oct 12, 2015

As a current student of Professor Stupy's I have to say he is truly a great professor and likable guy. His lecture goes quick but he's giving you exactly what you need to know for the exam. Recopy notes til you know em. Lots of memorization. Ask for help/show interest and he'll take interest in you. Tough class. Big time commitment. Worth it.

5.0
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MICRO33
Nov 16, 2015

I already rated Stupy but I am back to emphasize just how great he is; you will leave this class knowing so much. If you plan to continue with bio and micro, he is a must take. Hold on to his handouts - they are so useful for other classes! I find myself constantly going back to them because he is such a thorough prof. Highly recommended!

5.0
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MICRO33
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2015

One of the most challenging classes I have taken. He is a great teacher and loves his job but has high expectations from his students. You do not need a txtbook. Memorize all the info given on handouts/notes & you should do fine. Although it is mainly memorization, there is a lot of material you must know and there is NO study guide, anything goes!

5.0
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MICRO33
May 16, 2016

It's a tough class but if you study his notes you'll be fine. You really cant cram for this class ! Study groups will help a lot ! I can honestly say he's one of the best professors I've had !Fun class! Btw his fish shirts & drawings are awesome lol he's a funny professor and very helpful ! Highly recommend his class if you really want to learn !

4.0
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ANAT30
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2016
Would take again

I took his Anatomy 30 class in the summer. His lectures were very fascinating and I learned so much! It was very fast paced and so it's easy to fall behind. Getting an A is hard work but a B would be very attainable for most. Enjoyed his class. Would definitely recommend.

3.0
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MICRO33
Sep 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Memorize, memorize, memorize -- that's all you need to do. But it's lots of material per exam plus his lab quizzes. Offers some extra credit but you have to work for it. Prepare to study for hours!

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MICRO33
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Beware. You have to memorize EVERYTHING from his lectures and handouts. There are 3 lecture exams as well as a cumulative final, plus the lab midterm and final. Lab quizzes nearly every week and you have to turn in a lab notebook at the midterm and final. He gives extra credit (2pts per assignment) but he's really tight with those points.

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4.0
5.0
MICRO33
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Warning: this is a really difficult class so BE prepared This class requires so much constant effort and you cannot slack off. There are lab quizzes every single week and he grades extremely hard so be as specific as you can. Memorize everything! But his lecture are fun and so are labs. Also he is such a nice guy and he has so many funny stories!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
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MICRO33
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

I am very grateful to have had Mr. Stupy as my professor. He's not the type to slack off on the lecture so you have to keep focus at all times! He gives out extra credit but make sure you hear it because none of what he offers is on the syllabus, but he's really tight with those points so make sure to make that xtra credit count! I got a B :)

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5.0
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MICR33
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Hardest class I ever took but, it was amazing! Take pics of all the labs and upload it on a doc (labeling it will help). Finish the lab notebook early. Don't take physio with it. Study everyday and keep it up. You can not slack. Get a study partner. Participate. Bergeysnightmare but memorize it. although its a lot of work it will be fun!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
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MICR33
Grade: B
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

You really can't slack off. You have quizzes, lab practicals exam, lab exams, lecture exams, lab notebook, and much more. There's extra credit, but you really have to work for it. You almost need to be perfect to get a high score. He's a tough grader. Don't need the book but memorize ALL his handouts. There's no study guide. Lots of work!!

Tough Grader
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5.0
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MICRO33
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2017
Would take again

This is definitely a tough class but by no means is it impossible to pass. It may seem like a lot of information but he writes all the notes down with you or gives you a packet and almost all his test questions will be from the notes. If you study the notes everyday a little bit at a time you will do good. Repetition of notes is key to memorizing.

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3.0
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MICRO33
Grade: B+
May 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Stupy is very intelligent and knowledgeable about the subject he's teaching . That being said, he's completely unapproachable as a professor to the majority of his students. He ROLLS his eyes if you ask questions, and is extremely condescending if you answer incorrectly during lecture. He's not a nice man, but he is a good teacher. Good luck.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
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MICRO33
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

Stupy is by far the best professor I have had at El Camino. He has a very dry sense of humor (he is hilarious), so don't be too sensitive, he means well. This class is not easy, but it's not supposed to be a walk in the park. Memorize his handouts, those are what he bases exams off of. If you commit the time, you will do fine. Stupy is the best!!!

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Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
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MICR33
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2017
Would take again

Microbiology isn't an easy subject and taking this class with Professor Stupy isn't easy at all BUT he is so clear on what he wants exactly from students. He gives you most of the notes but you literally have to memorize every little detail (spelling counts!) Just study everyday so you won't cram the day before and you'll be fine.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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1.0
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MICR33
Grade: C
Aug 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You have to live and breath micro when taking his class he expects you to memorize everything he talks about, he is not easy going, and sad to say he has favorites, if hw is due and you are a few min late to class he deducts points which is not cool he is not easy going he trys to make jokes which is nice but that is the only nice thing he does.

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SO MANY PAPERS
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ANATOMY30
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

very knowledgeable!! weird sense of humor but he made me laugh and i loved the class. i would take him again

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5.0
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MICRO33
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Professor Stupy has been the best professor I have had throughout all my college courses. It is thanks to him that i am doing amazing in nursing school. He is the best and a great person to top it off!

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MICRO33
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Mr. Stupy is amazing! He's very funny and caring. It's a 5 unit class so it requires you to put in a LOT of time, but as long as you do, it's a very straight forward and easy A. Don't buy the textbook, just the lab book! Memorize everything on all of his handouts and you will get an A no problem. I wish all teachers were like him!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
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4.0
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MICR33
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Be prepared to put in work. Don't slack on the lab notebook. Do it as soon as you do that lab because they will pile up. Memorize everything! He's a tough trader. Buy colored pens/highlighters for notes. Will make life easier. Talk to him about fishing/fish and you'll get those brownie points. Don't miss class! Exam reviews don't help much.

Tough Grader
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ANA30
Grade: B
May 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

All based on exams! Talks softly so sit closest to screen. Hes cool. Drawings terrible, messy writing. Labs and exams on same day and the day before he starts NEXT chapter?! No hws. All quizzes are extra credit. During labs he goes around and reexplains and you can record him so thats helpful. Very old school. basically make a bible 2 pass!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
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ANA30
Grade: C
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

he was a hard teacher, alot of material to cover but over all he was a good teacher. be prepared to study alot and dont wait until the last minute to study. Class worth taking

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
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ANA30
Grade: C
Aug 15, 2018
Would take again

I'm not a SCI major so the subject itself is difficult but he goes over everything, make sure to do voice/vid recording cause your brain won't absorb everything. I didn't take him seriously when he said you need to spend 15hr/week studying but BOII WAS I WRONG cause i failed my 1st test :) you're gonna hate him a bit but he's the best of a bad lot

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ANA30
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2018
Would take again

I took his class during the summer and let me emphasize this: I HAVE NEVER STUDIED THIS MUCH IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. I'm thankful that I took his class because it helped me to establish my effective study habits. Study and memorize by sections so you won't get overwhelmed by the amount of material. His handouts are very helpful too!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
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MICR33
Grade: C+
Nov 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

100% do not recommend. Unless all you're doing is just taking this class and not working and have no life then you MIGHT pass. But if you have a job, husband, or really any hobbies, you might get a C if you're lucky. I've never studied so hard for a class only to do average. Hardest tests i've ever experienced and I have an undergrad! Don't take it

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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ANAT30
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

Best anatomy professor and he knows it. He wants you to do well, will work one on one with you during lab. He teaches a lot by drawing and it helps a ton. When he asks you a question and you're not sure, it looks like he gets personally offended but I think it's because he wants his students to be the best. You will have to work HARD!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
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MICR33
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! :) 3 lecture exams (multiitten) 1 comprehensive final, & 2 lab practicals that are written & walk around. Weekly lab quizzes. 1 lab binder due on day of practicals. Study study study! Will not pass if you dont put in time. Labs are interesting, dont plan on getting out of class early. DO NOT get behind on material, its a lot!

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MIRCRO33
Grade: C+
Nov 13, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Stupy makes learning Microbiology a wonderful experience, in which you find out how much you love science. He is a one of a kind teacher who puts his students first. I will always remember how having Mr. Stupy helped me on my path to become a great RN.

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