David Fickbohm - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: David Fickbohm

Department: Life Science

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took Dr. Fickbohm's class alongside a full time job and still managed to get an A in the class. He's definitely strict about his class structure but is very straightforward about what you need to do in order to get an A. He offers a TON of extra credit, so take advantage of it. He really does care about his students and wants them to succeed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Erratic behavior and lecturing habits. first test score dropped, second test everyone received 100 and extra credit because he printed the wrong exam .idiosyncratic behavior, callous, disorganized. Easy A? Yes, because of extra credit and all exam questions provided in advance. Maybe 30 mins total of dissection and actual learning.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANATMY1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor is kind, hes not there for a student to like him but he is there to teach. Hes very straightforward and gives a lot and I mean a lot of extra credit opportunities. Anatomy is already a very difficult class to take so he makes it easier for those who do study. I liked him and no many give EC, like he does.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYS3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm surprised by the number of negative reviews for Dr. Fickbohm. He is a wonderful educator and a knowledgeable anatomist/ physiologist. He does give out A LOT of work. But it is 100% OPTIONAL. The question banks he assigns are used in his exams so studying them is a good idea. I took this class over the accelerated winter term and received an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fickbohm made Physiology exciting and fun! If you put in the work, you will get an A. This is not an easy class; but he makes it totally doable, as he gives a lot of extra credit. MCQB questions are optional; but if you don't do them, odds are you WILL NOT pass! Do your part, put in the work, and everything will be OK. Excellent professor :-)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANAT01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fickbohm is an excellent professor. If you have a job, (my case), and don't have time to dedicate to this class, you may need to take time off, as you will need to study at least five to six hours a day to excel in this class! Work hard and you're guaranteed an A. Don't work and you WILL FLUNK OUT! I'd take again in a heart beat. Five stars A+

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pros: He offers a lot of extra credit for you to stay ahead and can set you up for success and is specific on his expectations. Cons: Unnecessarily kurt and comparative of classes (likely for motivation) and doesn't do much lecturing. Pretty dry in terms of personality and unwavering on his resolve. Doesn't seem to care about students, etc.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANAT01
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class! I'm telling you right now.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANAT4012
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever. He doesn't teach and his class is a waste of time. He doesn't care about his students doing well. The amount of work he gives is impossible to do, it's easy to fail even if you study. He shouldn't be a professor honestly. Don't expect an A or a B in his class even with extra credit. He needs to make his tests easier.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANAT4012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would call him a professor but that would mean he actually teaches... you basically teach yourself and come in for tests. He waste an hour every class talking about things that have nothing to do with the class and the rest of the class you listen to students ask questions that has nothing to do with the class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Yeah you have to study and memorize a lot, but most Anatomy courses are like that. He is friendly, kind and fair. TONS OF EXTRA CREDIT. You have the opportunity to memorize questions that will be on the exams, and figures are all available in the textbook. I wasn't working, but my friend who worked full time got an A. Do the work, you'll get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He basically gives you the test through a huge multiple choice question bank of 500 questions and picks 70 to be on the test and he gives a list of possible figures that will be on the exam. TONS of extra credit, this got me over 100% on exams so do ALL OF THE EC! It's A LOT if memorizing but put in the work and you'll get an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Anatomy is hard as well as being tons of work. I spent 18-20 hours/week outside of class. The good news is that he makes it SO clear what you need to do. The tests are taken from a question bank, but you have to learn all of them. Listen and put in the time, you WILL get an A. Tons of extra credit. Picky about format, just like the real world.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHY3
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this professor. If you don't have a job and want to spend every waking hour on a course then go for it. I considered changing my major after taking this course and I hope that he loses his job so that no one else wants to do the same!!! I'm only writing this to prevent other students from being discouraged about learning.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

avoid this summer class like a plague!! only memorize. forget about learning anything. not fair at all!!!! quizzes had nothing to do with lecture or test.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYS3
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fickbohm made Physiology fun. While Physiology will never be easy.. (it is a science course.. so you will need to put in the work), it makes it better when you have a Professor who is enthusiastic about what they are teaching, can get the class engaged in course discussions, and even get a few laughs out of you like Dr. Fickbohm.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANAT01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is hard. Do the extra credit assignments and be prepared to study!! He is a fair man but you must stay on top of his assignments and cannot leave till last minute. I got an A and took another class taught by him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYS3
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's not mean or unpleasant, and his rules are very clear. He is generous with EC! The bad: impossible and unfair amount of work. You must: a) raise your hand often for extra credit (this gave me my A! You need to do it from day 1!) b) follow his rules c) prep for daily quizzes d) have good manners e) don't come late f)form group for test prep

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANAT01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not easy, but it's Anatomy. There's lots of memorization, & you're not going to get away with not doing the reading or not showing up, but he gives TONS of extra credit. He has a lot of OCD-type rules (if that'll drive you crazy, go elsewhere), but he's nice enough -- not as bad as he seems in the syllabus on the 1st day. An A is totally possible.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Pros: Students are encouraged to ask questions in class for extra credit. Bonus questions and extra credit assignments are huge grade boosters. Homework (question banks) guarantees at least a passing grade. Cons: Textbooks are outrageously expensive, and at least one of them (the lab manual) is mandatory. Help outside of class is minimal to none.