Brian Hill - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Brian Hill

Department: Life Science

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANATOMY1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This Professor is very old school but he is fair and reasonable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

BEST professor I have ever had. EVER. The class itself is not easy.. that's no surprise but having him as a professor truly helps. He is passionate about the material and explains everything so clearly, making it is easier to grasp the material. Show up, pay attention, and study. He is very kind, and helpful. You will not regret taking his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Anatomy is WORK. Try to take it with as little other classes as possible, but overall I enjoyed his class. He is a fair grader and the material is fascinating.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great professor, & I say this after taking his class for 7 hours every Saturday. The subject requires a lot of studying, but he really caters to and cares about student learning. He's also very clear and offers extra credit. Loved this class, worked hard, and got an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best instructor ever, very helpful and clear about what he expects his students to know. If you're interested in the subject, you'll really enjoy his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Hill is one of the best professors I have ever had. Anatomy is a very difficult class but if you study hard you can do well. Just take good notes, record lectures, and take pictures. Professor Hill does not curve grades but gives you bonus questions on each test and also drops the lowest test (1 of 5). He really wants you to do well!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTMY01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Extremely, unbelievably monotone lectures. Had the saturday class, which is literally 9-4pm every week. I used to like Saturdays...anyway, as everyone says study the notes like crazy, and record them if possible. On average, you need about 18-20 hours a week studying to get an A. I didn't figure that out til test #3, and paid the price with a B.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He was very clear about what would be on the lab portion of the tests, and for the multiple choice portion you just have to take very good notes on his lectures and you'll be fine. He is a good professor, and I wish he taught physiology.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANATO4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Hill is the best professor I've had in Santa Monica College. I highly recommended him! Record his lectures and you will be fine. Quizes are super easy, they are more like extra points.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ATMY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

record his lectures, and take pics to help study. not the most interactive prof. but he tells you what you need to know.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

OMG- He is a good guy- MUST record his lectures- that's what he tests on. oh- and quizes are kinda a bonus really... He's NOT easy but he's NOT hard either and he's helpful.. pretty boring but, it's okay-he's a nice guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANATO4001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the most disgusting teachers and overall people I have ever met. Course itself is pretty straight forward 5 tests, 1 final, and 10 quizzes. Anatomy is a subject that requires some work no matter who the Pr. is. He is absolutely useless, replies to emails days after they are sent, and is not clear on many of the taught objectives.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANATM1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is very helpful. He explains very well. I would take him again!!! He tries to make the class easier on us. Exams are multiple choice, short answer, and some essay questions.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very dry but helpful professor. Take VERY good notes since exam q's are all from lecture. Supplement with some reading, study hard, and you'll be fine. Not an easy A but work hard and you'll get it. Total of 5 exams + 1 final (all w/ bonus q's), lowest exam dropped, plus lab points and extra credit for attendance. Great, fair professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

All of the test questions come directly from lecture, so take good notes! Use the book as a reference for any unclear/difficult to grasp concepts and for diagrams. Lots of extra credit opportunities!! Tests were straight-forward and not too difficult given the subject matter.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANATO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Just take his lacture! Very clear, dear, and nice professor I've ever seen! take a note well!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANA1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTMY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Love this guy! Smart, fair, organized and a great, dry sense of humor. If you are up on the reading and ask questions (other than "will this be on the test?") you will be happy in the class and with the teacher. If you want someone to entertain you for a couple of hours and beg you to learn... go elsewhere! He is great for pre-nursing students!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANAT3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm in Prof. Hill's Anatomy 3 class now. I really like his teaching style. Very clear and exact. I suggest taping lectures and doing extensive notes at home....Very helpful and tells you what is on exams. Many quizes-not too tough. I highly recomment him for Anatomy 3.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANATO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

class is not an easy "A" but professor is very fair in grading