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I'd recommend him for anybody

really good teacher

Very helpful. Good teacher

Great teacher-Great guy, i plan to take many of his classes in the future

Extremely approachable, always willing to help!!! Talks fast, but will repeat.

A really really great teacher. it's a hard course, but he'll help you

A really really great teacher. it's a hard course, but he'll help you

Nice guy, but hard to follow, and yes, he eats chalk

His lectures at times are a little confusing, but go to his office hours, he is more than willing to help and you learn much more much easier that way. If you do this, he also sees that you really care,I didn't deserve the grade I got, he was verylenient

watch out for the chalk. can be disorganized on the board but EXTREMELY approachable and if you read the book and go to lecture you will do fine. He knows his stuff. just study. I loved this class

He is a great teacher biology understandable;however his writing on the board is unorganized but if you read the book and attend lecture you will be fine

Good teacher, knows his stuff. You will be fine if you read the book and attend lecture. Labs are required or a 20page paper if you miss one. Always covered in chalk but very approachable

Chalk comments are too true. Loads of material given in class, not that clear, but much clearer if you go to office hours. Unsure why he doesn't teach the same way in class. Fairly lenient grader with me.

I enjoyed his class. Gave very helpful information. Knows his stuff. Tests aren't the easiest, but if you study you'll do fine. Approach him outside of class and he'll help you understand and is also much nicer outside of the classroom.

he knows his stuff he just goes fast. disorganized on the board, but very nice and helpful if you ask questions. a bit in his own world when not teaching and always has chalk on him and READ THE BOOK!!!

AWESOME! I really enjoyed his class. Extreemly helpful.

class is hard, but he'll work with you and is available to answer questions

I hate Biology. Hate it, hate it, hate it. But he made it not so bad. The chalk thing is definitely true though. lol.

the chalk is absolutley unbelievable...it completely makes up for the hard parts in his classes. One of my all time favorite teachers!!!

Mechling is the MAN!!!! I love him. I just wish i could have him for more classes.

Made Genetics confusing for me. Was elated to pass with a C. Quizes were hard yet exams were easy. Don't be fooled by the open book final! It was impossible!!!

Really nice guy, but genetics is a hard class so studying is required. Final will rock your world, no joke. Very approchable, truly the clalk master.

The chalk thing is def. true, and he made me laugh at how strange he is. But I liked him and I would take him for genetics. Although, he does need a belt...

He definitely knows his material. He will answer questions, but he can be a bit short-tempered around those who don't understand. He's not the most organized person in the world. Reading the book will help tremendously!

Extremely nice guy, but unorganized (and smells a bit), but knows his stuff and is an alright teacher. Word of advice: Never look at him when his back is towards you and he bends down!!!

His lectures can be confusing...,but only if you fail to read the text.Mechling is a good guy,and he will do all he can to help you. The best advice for his classes: listen to the lecture, take notes, and then read the text.

This professor is DEFINITELY getting more organized. Your best bet for genetics,he will go out of his way to help you.. he'll go as far as re-explaining the whole lecture.. VERY helpful.

Truly a GREAT guy.. soo helpful and nice and just easy going.He'll drop a test,if u go to his office hours or ask him something he wont let u go till u understand.. he once re-lectured a whole class for me just coz I didn't get it. AWESOME

MECHLING IS THE BEST! I absolutely love him and would take him again in a heart beat. Nicest guy ever, and will go out of his way for you. quizzes are easy and so are the tests. you gotta read the book and he will go over any problem for you, TAKE HIM!!

Nice teacher. He defiantly know the material. He will go over anything you don’t understand more then once. He will help you outside of class if you still need help. Even dropped my lowest test grade to help my grade. Tests are really hard…quizzes are somewhat hard. He is defiantly a hard teacher.

I love william mechling. he is a very hard teacher but he will help you succeed in anyway possible. He definetly plays favorites so act interested and asks lots of questions. i failed the final and a test and i still got a b-. ps he loves chalk.

Mechling is the man! I had him for Biol 201 also. He is really nice and willing to help you out. He isn't always the most organized and is much better at teaching 201...but he still rocks!

Didn't like him at first, but by the end of the semester, I loved him. He can be confusing, but as long as you're not afraid to make him slow down and explain whatever you didn't get, you'll do fine. It definately helps to do the practice problems he assigns. I put in maybe an hour each week outside of class and ended up with a B+. optional final.

Some people love him, others found him confusing... I think he was great!!! Extremely nice and helpful as well.

The chalk king. He's somewhat unorganized, but very enthusiastic about teaching. He'll give a lot of help, you just need to ask. I recommend him, only if you're willing to work hard and you have a love for biology.

MECHLING IS THE MAN, ENOUGH SAID!

Well most people don't like him. I thought he was really cool. He is a little chaotic but i can't imagine genetics being linear and easy. He leaves the door open for students that care. expect a journey for discovering the pathways of infinite probabilities. its all a puzzle.

Every lecture was interesting - almost entertaining! He randomly calls on people all the time. It's kind of like being on a game show, and definitely keeps you awake. Tests were mostly fair but sometimes included strange essay questions. Take good notes and use them.

mechling is really funny. if you miss one class you will be completely lost. the text book, the quizzes, the test, and his lecture are all completely different from eachother. but if u go to class EVERY day and take notes, you should do ok. he is very willing to give extra help.

People who are lazy and like it the easy way hate him, but he's really cool and knows the subject very well. If you want to learn something for real in college, he's highly recommeneded! Work hard, and it'll all pay off.

I don't understand why anyone would not like Mechling. He is one of the fairest teachers at Towson. I have had him for quite a few classes now and MECHLING IS THE MAN! Very funny too!!!!

DIFFICULT!!!! Quizes are ridiculous, tests are a little better (answer 7 of 10 long questions). Talks WAY too fast during lectures, as if you already know the material and he's quickly reviewing. Though, he is extremely helpful outside of class if you have any questions. You need to study and/or get tutoring to get a decent grade.

hard class. you have to study lots... but its genetics its probably not supposed to be the easiest class. do the assigned problems and the test it managable and go to recitation so he'll answer your questions. quizzes help some.

Terrified to actually take this class, but so glad he was my professor. He's enthusiastic, is willing to explain everything, although his office hours are difficult. Contact him before-hand to meet with him. Exams graded with partial credit. LOVED the material-hope to have him for another class.

flat out genius

Hard material, fast paced class, but he will go out of the way to help you if you put the effort in. No attendance policy, but it's best if you go to every class. His notes are messy, but he will slow down and re-explain if you ask him to. A hard, but do-able class overall.

He is a good professor. He is a little disorganized and jumps from topic to topic, but he knows what he is talking about. He will help you if you don't understand too. The book will help explain things if they are a little hazy. But he is very good! Don't take this class if you don't want to work a little.

Hard, but do-able class overall... lecture material and book material are completely different. You HAVE to study or else forget it. Seems like an ass in lecture, but if you go to him outside of class he is very helpful. He's a jerk about asking questions. Avoid him if possible, but most of the time he's the only prof teaching Genetics.

Genetics is not an easy subject. Yes it is a hard class but Mechling gives you more than enough opportunities to succeed. He drops half your quiz scores, and there is extra credit on every quiz and exam! I am glad I took him, I feel that I was challenged and learned a lot. If you can't pass this class maybe you should consider changing your major!

i dont think ppl are being fair. lab is "mandatory" but 2 of mine were optional, tests aren't hard if you study, he curved one of them to a 64% being a C, his class wasn't at all as bad as i thought it would be, just pay attention

If I wasn't concerned about the student body at Towson before, I am now...This class is not difficult. If you listen during class, take thorough notes, read the book and review the study guide before exams you will do fine. So he speaks fast..stop whining and grow up. Take fast notes. Good professor for students that work, not to mention his curve.

I think people are too hard on him. He does mumble a little bit and is unorganized during his lectures; however, he is always willing to help outside of class. Go to recitation, it'll help. A good grade is not impossible. He made the final optional. I had an A so I didn't have to take it. Study from the practice exams and you'll be golden.

This class really is not that bad at all. Yet he does chicken scratch but he is more than willing to help and he goes over the notes from the previous class to make sure the students understand. If you pay full attention in class his test come right from his notes. people are just lazy.

Okay.... So most of these comments are from people who dropped out, didn't read the book, and didn't ask questions. Mechling will go over every problem he assigns (even twice!) if you ask. Students need to make themselves accountable and not THE BIG BAD PROF. I enjoyed this class thoroughly and felt challenged in a good way. Study and participate!

Overall he is not a horrible teacher.This is my 2nd time taking the course so i cant say if i was challened or not.He is helpful with any questions.I hated how he would go over class time and expects you to stay until 9:15 when class is 6-850. If you pay attn and follow along in the text the "study guide" may be of some help.He isnt too bad.

fantastic, just listen in class and do problems and u should do fine

easy A

Mechling is an absolutely brilliant human being. His ability to recall information, as well as the depth of a subject/process he can delve into is beyond most professors at Towson. His teaching style does consist of scratch marks on the projection screen. Just PAY ATTENTION and ENGAGE yourself & ASK QUESTIONS! You don't want to miss a class.

Ok, his notes are scribble and you are better off sitting in the front to hear him clearly. But exams are based on the practice problems and more often than not the ones he goes over in recitation. If you're not falling asleep in lecture you can keep up notetaking just fine and he follows the book.It's hard work but a passable, interesting class.

It's true: he mumbles & he scribbles & his humor can be acerbic. On t'other hand, he's brilliant at statistics: from raw data to first principles to slick solving shortcuts in one lecture. You MUST also do the problems:it's all cumulative, and the problems are based on drill, and just reading and depending on your steel-trap recall is not enough.

Read the textbook and do the problems at the end of the chapter. Not difficult if you attend class and recitation. Quiz just about every week on text problems. Tests are just like sample tests he gives. Takes the time to know his students. All around great professor. I recommend taking him

This is not an easy class, you need to be prepared to do work. If you don't it is your fault, not his. He is extremely helpful though, will answer any question you have as many times as you need. It is true he is hard to understand in lecture, but if you take notes, read the book and do the problems in the book you will be fine.

Here is the scoop with this professor. Genetics is a tough class and there are many little details to remember. He has been teaching this class for quite sometime so he does tend to move a little fast but he is very knowledgeable. He offers office hours and i would highly recommend them. learned a lot in the office. Don't be scared to take him.

By far one of the toughest classes I've had to take so far. This is not an easy course and if you are not prepared (take a few biology classes before jumping into genetics), it will be more tough. He is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable, so pay attention, read the book, and study the quizzes.