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very challenging class, he makes you think. Cares about the students and makes sure you understand the material. Need to read your textbook to get ready for the text.

He is really helpful, material is boring at times but straight from the book so just read the book and its simple. He is very clear in material u need to know for exams which he lets you drop one exam n thats really nice. quizzez are easy and u can earn mad points just doin ur quizzes and there not tricky sometimes exactly from lab book and memory

WHAT A NICE GUY!! really down to earth and understands we all have a life outside of class. helps u get higher points on exams if answ. r debatable or tricky will change ur grade so u get more points. easy quizzes that help ur grade mostly right fro lab book.TAKE HIM SOOOOO SWEET AND HELPFUL

EASY CLASS, VERY LEINANT, READ THE SUMMARIES IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK AND YOU WILL PASS EASILY!GREAT PROFF. AND REALLY NICE N EASY GOING.

I was really surprised how nice he was. Really helpful and crystal clear on material u need to know for exams. He even cracked jokes that made you laugh and made lecture not so boring. we even has an open book exam was AWESOME!! Loved Him!!!!

He is very fair, a wonderful teacher. You MUST MUST study, he grades you based on you knowledge shown in class as well as your test and quizzes. The material is tough, but you will learn. All learning styles accepted!

This professor is very reasonable and is willing to help out students who need extra clarification. He drops the lowest test grade & gives back questions that the majority of the class miss. All said, I would recommend this professor to other students and would gladly register for other classes he teaches.

Great Professor! I really enjoyed this class... I wanted to sign up for his A&P1 but it was full. Very down to earth & will help with anything he can. 1 day a week he was there 2 1/2 hour before class for anybody that neeeded extra help. Very open about everyone learning differently & willing to work with people about it. LOVE HIM!

Really great professor. He is very nice, understanding, and is always willing to help. His class was always fun and interesting. You will learn a lot and enjoy doing it. Overall great class and an awesome professor. I highly recommend him!

I really enjoyed his class. It was always fun. He is very nice, funny, and helpful. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Great class. Professor was very helpful and fair on tests.

This professor is the best! He makes attending class so much fun and dispite what other reviews state, he is well organized, we always had time to study and his test are completely outlined in his power points- which he posts on the portal. I took him for BSC 1080 and BSC 1093. Unfortunatley he isn't available for BSC 1094 next semester.

Professor Rattenborg was absolutely amazing. He is the most " real " professor I've ever had. He truly cares for his students and is forth-write about his expectations. Studying is a must but he makes it bearable and fair. Give him a chance and with hard work on your part I believe you will discover another great Edison State College professor.

I truely enjoyed his class! Some of the comments here are true in the fact that he is difficult to learn from. He does not write notes but he does state exactly what in the book to focus on. He is extremely helpful with all concerns and questions. It is a lot of hard work, but we are here to learn, and I feel he helped me to accomplish that.

I will never forget this professor. He is truly compassionate towards his students. I love his quirkiness. He expects a lot but offers a lot of assitance.

Excellent! It's a hard class because it's a hard course to take but he does an awesome job of teaching it. He gives fair grades and is willing to help out if you need it.

Material is hard and you must put in study time. If you are not willing to study you will not pass this class. Prof. listens to students goes over test and will change bad questions. Prof. is very nice and really wants to help you achive your goal. really nice guy. If you are willing to work he will help you. Quiz every other week and test are fair

He is a good professor. Like in every other class you just need to do your homework, study and you'll do fine. He grades on a curve, which is very helpful.I finished with an A. The study section on the mastering biology was really helpful.

This professor is awesome! He grades on a curve, which is helpful. He also works with you a lot if you are having trouble. He is very funny and down to Earth. Material is hard but he will help if you ask. I highly recommend him!Not to mention he allows late work if you have legitimate reasons, or just discuss it with him.

Helpful if you ask, but don't expect to come to class, pay attention and get a good grade. He expects you to read the chaps and teach yourself and then he will go over what you've taught yourself in class. The power points are pretty much an very broad view of what you need to teach yourself. Does not elaborate in a way that would help you.

Good Professor. You will learn with professor Rattenborg. He is strict and has high expectations from his students. Read your book and you will pass. He does highlight what is on the exams and quizes

Awesome instuctor. He is very helpful and will work with you. His powerpoints are the study guide and he reviews for all exams and quizzes.

AMAZING teacher. Knows the subject very well, and enjoys teaching and talking to students. I'm not saying it's an easy course, you will have to spend a good amount of time reading the textbook and going through his ppts, but he does give you a good idea of what will be on the tests and if he sees you working your butt off you'll get the A

Gotta teach yourself everything, read the chapter before he goes over the power point in class so you will understand what he is discussing. I think my prior knowledge from LPN class helped extremely. Study guides are not specific so you dont know what to study for the test.

I'm not sure why he got such low ratings either. I haven't been in college for 20 years and jumped in to A&PII. A whole lot of studying is required, which he informs you of first day of class. he is very willing to help and has extra study sessions for tests. I don't want to visit a medical person who was given good grades without hard work. Great!

Professor Rattenborg is a wonderful professor. He makes you work hard but if you put in the time you will do well. He is always available for extra help if you need and he responds to emails/calls and texts promptly. I've taken him for 2 courses and have learned far more in his class then from any other professor. Do your work & pay attention!

Excellent professor! Goes out of his way to help students. Very kind and appreciates feedback. You will have to work hard but that is expected in anatomy. Very fair professor- one of the best!

Not sure of the low ratings because everyone in our class loved him. He was one of my favorite professors. This class can be challenging but if you work hard you can get an A. Just some advice.. get the textbook. The slides are great but you will have a better understanding with the book.

One of the best professors out there. He is enthusiastic about the material & covers everything thoroughly. Always reviews, and tests/quizzes are difficult but fair. Dr. Rattenborg sincerely cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. You will need to put in effort to succeed, so study and come to class.

Made A&P understandable! It is not an easy class by any means but he makes it do-able. Make sure to read the chapters in the book and listen to his online reviews. If you do not understand the material he is always available by email or phone and will meet with you before or after class to help clarify! Fingers crossed he is teaching A&P2 in fall

Rattenborg is a wonderful and honest professor he relates the material you learn to the medical field as well as real life experiences. When he lectures he does so in a way that allows the material to really be understood and stick. Do your work, read the material, and study and you will do great! I recommend him and thanks professor rattenborg.

AP is not an easy class, however he really is clear about his expectations from the start. Make sure to review the book and powerpoint slides (Canvas). He is very willing to help students, and drops your lowest exam grade. If you put in the time, you will be rewarded. I hope he is teaching AP2 this fall.

A&P is a hard course he can't make it too easy. Understands that people have lives, drops lowest test grade and lets you make up 1 exam if you miss it. Doesn't give study guides for tests is the only downfall, but does do a review the class before!

Rattenborg was a hard teacher but he is such a nice caring dude. He's recommended me to many a things and overall he cares. At times I felt his teaching left me in the dust a bit but I can't deny that I feel taking him was worth it in the end. Thanks Mr Rattenborg!

I would highly recommend Professor Rattenborg to anyone taking Anatomy and Physiology. He truly does care about you and wants you to succeed. There are about 7 exams, 6 quizzes, and a research paper. Its not an easy A, you do have to work for it. Overall, it was an outstanding class with an even more outstanding professor!

Listen, if you are going into the medical field, and you think this class is hard, maybe reconsider. It should not be easy! The medical field IS hard. I had to work for my grade, but, he was great and helped as much as he could-he wants you to pass but, he also wants you to learn so you have a good base for the rest of your medical classes.

Awesome professor!!! He excpexts you to work hard, but is very fair. Definitely cares more about you learning than standard grading. He was fantastic!

Took Professor Rattenborg for Summer B, he is a great professor. He teaches a difficult subject and he doesn't hand out A's. His tests are difficult but can easily be overcome by studying the material. He wants his students to pass and will help anyway he can. Highly recommend!

This professor is not bad, the materials are really heavy and it requires 10-12 hours of study. It can be difficult if you have other difficult classes that relate.

Professor Oscar is great! I learned so much from him this semester, that i'm taking him for A&P II. Be prepared to study!! He gives you many opportunities to raise your grade and answers any questions you have that you are unsure about. He is very caring and wants you to understand the material but you have to make the effort as well.

He'll help you if you ask. The exams have written responses if that's something that bothers you. We didn't do many labs, just two full ones.

Im writing on behalf of A&P 1 and I loved this course! It made me switch my major to nursing and professor rattenborg was such a good teacher. He is very fair, but doesnt just hand out As. Youll have to work for it; if I was staying at FSW id definitely take him for A&P 2.

His exams are pretty tough. He does a lot of short answer so you have to know what you are talking about on the tests. He gives a lot of extra credit though and gives you credit if you at least have an idea of what you are talking about. You have to study hard and work hard to get an A but its possible.

I took this class summer mini b. The course is tough, but he makes it a great class. Overall, easy class because he is straight forward on what he expects and what you need to know. If you're looking to not put in effort, the medical field isn't for you to begin with and neither is this class. You MUST study to pass . Hard but achievable.

Took this class as a summer Mini B course. This professor was wonderful!! He doesn't mind answering questions, even repeatedly. There were many tests and quizzes, but I learned to love them because it gave me a chance to improve my grade and understand the material. Would highly recommend this teacher! He is clear about what you should study!

Dr. Rattenborg is very knowledgeable, I took him for A&PII Lab & Lect. He has a soft voice, and likes to add personal anecdotes in lectures. It's a lot of material so there's a test almost every week. Study more than he tells you to, the tests always have more content, the transition to online during the pandemic didn't help. I'd take again

It blows my mind how he has only a 3.3. He is the most caring and understanding professor I've ever had. He sets you up to succeed. He is direct about what he expects you to know. No homework so be ready to study by yourself, and study hard. He gives you all the tools you need to make an A. You just have to apply yourself.

This was a tough subject at first, however, Professor Rattenborg is a nice man and a good teacher. I wish I could have taken A&P 2 with him.

I would defiantly take him again. His quizzes are written questions which can be difficult if you do not take time to look at the power points and read the textbook. His exams can be difficult as well but this subject is not easy in general so don't expect this to be and easy A. ASK WHAT WILL BE ON THE EXAM AND HE WILL TELL YOU EXACTLY WHAT HE ASKS

He is very easy going and laid back, and wants his students to succeed. He goes over everything that will be on your tests, but often this is verbally in class which is why it is important to actually attend the class as much as possible. He is super approachable and not intimidating at all. I am taking A&P 2 with him as well.