Brian Mikula - Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI

Professor: Brian Mikula

Department: Biology

College: Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Mikula is an amazing professor, he gives you feedback on your tests, is willing to answer questions and does an amazing job of making things a little easier to understand while still remembering the bigger picture. He also has a great sense of humor that makes class very enjoyable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BI122
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mikula is an awesome guy. Super smart and passionate about what he teaches. Definitely helps that hes a hottie! Hes pretty goofy too and keeps you engaged with his stories. A lot of info in 7 weeks, but he did his best!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BI122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing teacher, the course itself is so hard. But this teacher truly cares about his students and their futures, he even reaches out to students who are struggling with the course content.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He involves the class with humor while explaining the topic(s) at hand. If he sees someone losing interest he is very good at getting them back in. His class is 1.5 hours long, and I don't feel the need for an intermission like with the last Prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor, lectures are long but does well utilizing humor to break up the monotony. Also uses lecture time to point out some relevant correlations which will help you in your lab portion.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BI121122
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The tests are straight from the notes. I realized after having him for 121 and getting a B that in order to receive that A you really needed to know your notes inside and out. Tests straight out of the notes. If you miss one day good luck passing unless you trust someone elses notes. I enjoyed his humor and talking about TWD and Star Wars.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Only 4 test, no homework. The test are super hard! I studied so hard for it and I still didn't get anywhere close to the grade I wanted for each test! Talks about the Walking Dead all of the time. He knows his stuff, but he expects you to know the material like right away.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BI122LAB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had him for BI122 lab. He is very knowledgeable and approachable. He talks really fast, and sometimes it's hard to keep up. He was great for a lab prof, I've heard his lectures are tough because he goes through material quickly there too. But if you study and pay attention, you'll pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's not a boring teacher, he's interesting and friendly. He's a very smart guy. There is NO HOMEWORK throughout the class but the tests are HARD. He grades hard and goes though the material super fast! It was way too fast paced for me, he'd start new material before taking a test on old material. You can easily get away without the textbook

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super smart and engaging teacher. He knows his stuff, however he can grade hard. Only four tests, no homework. You wont be bored in this class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this professor! None of his lectures were boring at all. He always tried to involve the students to show certain processes taking place in the body. His lecture outline notes are so clear cut and shows exactly what you need to know and he follows them to a T during lectures. Highly recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class a year ago and I thought he was a great professor and pretty funny also. Kept class interesting and would always talk to us at the beginning of class about The Walking Dead. Print out the lecture notes, pay attention and study however much you need and you should do fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

No matter what professor you get for A&P, it will be tough. I would say Mikula is one of the easier professors for A&P. He is very straightforward and basically gives you everything you need for the test. PRINT out his lecture notes and write/type the notes during lecture. Study guides help too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class. He says know the notes, but it doesn't do any good. He is always getting off topic about movies or dodge ball. He has notes for you to print, but flys through them and a lot of things are missed. Did my test reviews that he put up and they never helped on the test.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BI122
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mikula is a great prof. He is hilarious and really knows his stuff. He is a chiropractor and quite active. His personality makes his teaching style great for learning, he's energetic, yet laid back. He has a way of explaining things that is easy to understand and remember. He has note outlines to take organized, easy to follow notes. Take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. Really knows his material and is very helpful. He has a good outline for his notes and gives you all of the information you need for the test. Be sure to show up and take good notes, otherwise it will be hard to pass. I highly recommend this professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BI121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED Mikula. He made class so intriguing. He would act out whatever we were learning to make it stick into our heads. He was very clear on the notes. His study guides were not helpful, but if you just study the notes you will do well. Tests are pretty tough and he expects a lot from you.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BI122
• 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:

I took him for BI 122, and got an A. I am glad I took him for this class he is a Doctor and his lecture style is more similar to the professors at GVSU, so if your planning to transfer take him. You will want to use your labtop to fill in his outline notes because he covers topics quickly. Read the book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BI3156
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not the best teacher. Compared to other teachers, he doesn't really care about his job.. he comes just to teach and then leave. Very hard class, and is very hard with grading.