He's pretty tough, but it is possible to get an A. Take your book to class everyday, underline everything he says, and read it, reread it, and reread it again and you'll be fine. And then when 99% of the class doesnt do this and the test average is a 50, he gives you mad chances for extra credit so dont fear. Or maybe you should...

I had him for lab only, but he was rough. But he would bend over backward to give extra credit and expects a lot. You'll have to work obscenely hard for an A in the class but its possible. If you want a challenging professor, definitely take him. If your a slacker, stay away.

don't understand others people comments...great prof! makes you work for your grade

Really nice guy!! We love Dr. Miriel!!!!!! He's really helpful and easy to get along with. :-)

Great Proff

tests are hard!!!!!!!!!

hard but fair. take your book to class and highlight everything he says. as long as you don't wait until the last night to study you will be fine. everyone complains about him and yes his tests are hard but just study and its not that bad. he is really helpful one on one and gives mad extra credit when everyone does bad.

There is no doubt that Dr. Miriel is probably one of the hardest teachers you will ever take, but he is very fair..... study the book, read the book, sleep with the book, make love too the book because you will need too know everything in it....... You may hate him all semester, but at the end you will love him and know he was worth taking.

You are crazy if you do not take Miriel's class. I got the highest grade I've ever gotten because he gives you so many chances for extra credit points. His tests are hard, but fair and you better know the book. He is very friendly, helpful, and I really enjoyed his lectures! Highly recommend!

Best professor I have ever had! The only people who dont like him are the ones that dont know how to put forth the effort required for this class. He expects a lot out of you but he is always available if you need help. I learned so much from this class and would definitely recommend him if you want to learn anatomy!

Hard but fair

Wow, he's not that bad, I actually liked him. Obviously he's not going to give away grades. You have to study hard, that's college.

I will admit this class was extremely hard if you didn't study beforehand and come with your own notes tou would be lost the book is like your BIBLE and will be attached to your hip at all times! But other than that I LOVE MIRIEL he was my advisor for BIO and I can talk to him about anything nice and good listener. GO to his office hours!

I admit I hated Mirel for 216. His lecture was basically reading from the provided powerpoint slides from the book. So basically in 216 you need to learn the book! I know he has some bad reviews but it really depends on the type of student you are. 334 is much better. He is clearer and teaches completely different. Tough teacher, but you learn.

There are so many horror stories about Miriel. Don't listen to them!! Yes, you have to study and you will sleep with the book, but you will feel so grateful for him when the semester ends. He wants to help you, so don't be afraid! I only wish that I would have taken advantage of more of the bonus points he gives.

Really great teacher; I have never learned so much in a class before this one. Study hard! It's worth it!

Miriel is tough, if you want an A be prepared to make this class your top priority. He is very helpful and personable outside of class and does give generous extra credit so overall not a bad prof. He will definitely make you earn your grade but come on it's college!

yes miriel is hard, but he makes you learn and tells you exactly what he wants you to know. live sleep and eat the class if you want an A, but in the end it'll feel so rewarding. amazing at office hours, USE THEM!

Miriel is by far one of the most challenging professors at Salisbury University. If you don't enjoy reading a textbook in your spare time I don't recommend taking him. A&P will seriously be what you live and breathe over your semester if you hope to do well. Fun professor outside of class, he will try to scare you away. Doable, but have to work har

Im in Miriel's Winter class and I was expecting the hardest class of my life after readingt hese comments. It isn't that hard. He gives extra credit! Just read the chapters and use AP revealed videos. Dr. Miriel is VERY smart and knows alot about Anatomy & Physiology so if you go to him during office hours he is very helpful.

Miriel is a hard teacher. you have to read and study, and if you cant do that then i am embarrassed to go to the same school that you do. i received an A and it didnt eat up my whole life.

Everyone who whines about this class should probably change their major. Is it hard? Yes. Do you have to study a lot? Yes. Is it impossible? No. I mean come on, the man gives bonus points! And not just a few, I had 100+ bonus points by the end of the semester. That's the equivalent of a test grade! And yes, I had a life outside of A&P.

He is literally the best professor I have ever had!I was having a lot of trouble with my career choices and he talked me through it and helped me figure out what it is I want to do. He is extremely clear, wants everyone to succeed and is willing to do anything to help you.His class is hard though so if you dont study I wouldnt recommend it

Miriel is a fantastic professor. One of the few that cares about students LONG TERM development. It's a hard class and requires mastery if you want the A, but a B or C are very attainable grades.

Take him for seminar!

Study enough and you can easily get an A in this class. Not as bad as its cracked up to be. Ton of extra credit and miriel is good at explaining the bigger picture, you just have to study the details.

You definitely can not fall behind in this class. Miriel wants what's best for his students but you have to be willing to work- that means in the library 24/7. I took his winter course and got a B so its definitely possible, just stick with it!

BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD. Don't take him if you expect to get an easy A, cause he won't give it to you. If you work hard in his class you will do well. Bottom line is: if you expect to do well in healthcare you will do well in his class. Any nursing major that doesn't get an A in this class should never be allowed to be a nurse.

Dr. Miriel's class is awesome! I initally was scared to take him beause everyone said it was so hard and basically impossible to get an A, but that's not true at all. If you truly enjoy learning and don't mind putting in a good ammount of study time, you will do fine in the class. He gives a lot of extra credit. I def recommend taking him!

Amazing teacher. At first I hated him but he really grew on me. He gives lots of extra credit and if you study hard and take the time to learn the info you will do just fine. Though he is tough he really wants you to learn the material and he made me a better student. I would definitely take him again for another course. Great professor

Excellent teacher!!! If you've ever wanted to complete a class and actually retain what you've learned, his is the one to take!

He is awesome. He is difficult so don't expect anything higher than a C if you fail to attend 2 or more classes. He loves questions and helping but he jumps to conclusions a lot when assuming what you are asking and has an ADD where he will start talking about something important in the middle of your question. Just Read and ask questions

Took him over winter semester. He is very tough and you will study a lot but you will be smarter and better off than most idiots at this university. Don't expect any handouts. Do the work. Take your time on his tests and read carefully. The questions will make you think but test comprehension. Don't believe the horror stories. He is amazing.

This class is extremely difficult, and even more of a challenge during winter term. But, Dr. Miriel is really helpful and makes the lecture interesting and fun. He also gave plenty of extra credit in the form of quizzes. Be ready to commit a huge amount of time to studying, and don't take 216 if you have an otherwise heavy course load.

BEST TEACHER EVER. This class is one of few that really make you to learn and remember material, which for all health professions, is a necessity. The quizzes AREN'T bad, they are beneficial and force you to not cram important information the night before an exam. Miriel is so helpful and his expectations are clear and reasonable. 10/10

Dr. Miriel has been my research advisor for 3 years at SU, and I can tell you that many professors do not have a passion for their subject of interest that even compares to his. I learned so much from this man both in and out of the class, and this class was no exception. Yes the class is more difficult, but you have to put in the effort.

Honestly, he is the best professor that I have had. I thought I would have a tough time in this class, but honestly if you read the book and attend class you will do fine. He is a teacher that will make you actually learn the material. I would retake him hands down.

Different teaching method using class as a discussion rather than showing PowerPoints. Test are hard and you will need to study mechanisms and concepts rather than facts. If you go to class and study your notes you should be good!

People complain that he doesn't teach but his lectures are amazingly helpful if you pre-read the material. Only two exams (mid-term and final) 600700 points. But if you know you're stuff you're good to go. Be prepared because he DOESN'T give extra credit anymore.

Dr. Miriel was a wonderful professor! I took him twice. He is definitely tough, but he really wants you to learn. He knows what he is talking about and he is very clear about what he wants and expects from you in the class. GO TO HIM FOR HELP. He loves helping his students, this is why I really enjoyed him. He does care and wants you to do well!

Dr. Miriel is a wonderful person and is very easy to talk to and always there to help students. If you go to him he will be honest with you on what you need to do to pass. The homework is very long and only worth about 5 points each assignment. All or none quizzes can make or break your grade! Very tough teacher but you will learn a lot!

Prof. Miriel was an awesome teacher, one who definitely knows what he's doing and does well to prepare you for upper-level classes. People say he's too hard but most people just don't put it enough hours. Prepare to read ahead, take good notes, and study your butt off. But if you do you'll be better prepared than if any other teacher taught you.

Very tough grader but willing to help. You may have to take a letter grade lower but you'll learn far more than you would with any other professor

You may have to take a letter grade lower but you'll learn far more than you would with any other professor

Dr. Miriel is unique in that he doesn't hand you your grade. He makes you learn concepts, make connections between those concepts and work for your grade. It may not be the easiest course, and he's not the easiest teacher, but I promise that you will come out of that class knowing more than you would have with any other teacher. I'd take him again.

People complain a lot, but he is an amazing professor. I started out with a D and ended with a B in the course. He goes into great depth so really read the material and be well prepared for class.

Very apprehensive in the beginning of class. I dropped this class once and came back with a vengeance. I want to do well and MUST do well! I read 8-10 hours a day, slept less than 5 hours for the first 2 months. PLEASE read the textbook it will pay off in the end. His lectures are very enjoyable, remember to bring a recorder.

Dr. Miriel's class was so interesting! He may seem scary at the beginning but he is the nicest individual. This class is one of the hardest classes I have ever taken but it was so worth it. Take it w/ easier courses cause this class will consume u. He teaches you the proper way to study which really enhances your ability to remember the material.

I went into this class knowing that it was not going to be easy, but be prepared. You'll be reading the textbook and studying nonstop for this class. Don't be afraid to go to his office hours and ask questions. Study with others!!! That saved my grade. Overall, great class. Super interesting. Best teacher for future nursing students.

Dr. Miriel is honest. The class is hard, you must learn his material & re-learn A&P at a more complex level When he says a test is on chapters 1, and 2, and a little on inflammation. Treat inflammation like it was more than a chapter, its likely a central theme. Take him, you'll be challenged, learn a lot, and maybe a few things about yourself.

Miriel is a difficult professor but is willing to help you. You must go to class and read the book. I recommend recording the lectures and listening to them again because his exams are very specific. he expects you to know the mechanisms not just memorize words. Going to his office hours is also beneficial

Dr. Miriel speaks beyond chapters. Study the concepts inside and out. Come to office hours and make sure you are asking questions to clarify. Read your book two or three times. Great professor who uses humor and storytelling to help students better understand physiology. Youre going to work but learn a lot.

Record and go back over lectures, that will help more than anything. Super understanding professor. He will go out of his way to help you in any possible way, but you will need to work HARD for your grade. Which isnt unusual for the science department at SU. Different teaching style than most due to low PowerPoint use, but again, record.

I highly recommend Dr. M for patho. If you show effort he is always willing to help you to the best of his ability. Attendance was not mandatory, however, if you miss class it will be reflected in your grade. I highly recommend recording lectures and re-listening to them in order to take better notes because he goes fast and he rarely uses PWPT.

This class is the source of my depression and I didn't do well on my first exam but Dr. Miriel is a sweetie pie and I am learning a lot so hopefully I can bounce back.

He is not going to give you study guides or slides to study with. You have to go to lecture and write down the important topics. It really helps if you participate in class. It is definitely physiology heavy. Do not expect anatomy questions in lecture. He's a good professor but you have to study outside of class.

Professor Miriel is probably one of the most caring professors I have met at Salisbury. Although his class is difficult and he will definitely make you work for your grade, he is always there to help. What you put into the class is what you will get out of it. I also highly recommend recording and rewatching his lectures.

This class is probably one of the hardest ever but Dr. Miriel is genuinely such a nice man who will try his best to help you succeed. Lots of important info but don't let yourself slack at all it will catch up to you!

Great professor! Definitely record his lectures as they are the core of what he tests on. He refers to the textbook a lot so definitely skim over that before his class. He expects a lot, but he is so willing to help if you show the effort. The first week of his class is a lot, but stick with it! 100% recommend it! I've retained a lot of the info.

Dr Miriel is easily one of my favorite professors at SU. While yes the course is hard, he makes it very interesting and shows clear interest in the subject. If you read before class, record lectures, take many notes, you will succeed. He also does not provide powerpoints, so be ready to write!

If you got a bad grade in the class, you didn't read the book. I read the book, did the practice homework and did fine on his exams. Yes they were a little tough but I got a B or higher on all of them. Gave you a good amount of random extra credit, so go to class. He said 30% of the class open the book, which he was clear you needed to read.

Professor Miriel's class is no walk in the park, but if you put in the work - reading the textbook, attending lectures, and using tools like unstuck AI for study prep - you can succeed. The exams are tough, but he makes himself available to help students outside of class.

As difficult as this class is, Dr. Miriel is the best professor to take. Yes you have to attend lecture and at least skim the textbook. The exams are extremely difficult but he is really good with being willing to work with students. If you are struggling, speak with him in office hours. He is the reason im passing this class.

Dr. Miriel was my professor for A&P lab which is less dependent on the professor compared to lecture. He gives off a mad scientist vibe, but he's genuinely a good person. For the class itself he doesn't rlly teach but that's mostly due to it being a lab. I've heard mixed things about his teaching in 216, but he works well as a lab instructor.