Donald Hicks - Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA

Professor: Donald Hicks

Department: Microbiology

College: Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MICRO2040
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are going to take this class, you want to take it with this professor. He has real world experience in his field and when he tells you about his life you'll feel like success isn't some thing for a special kind of person. There is a lot of work but when you're done you'll feel like the smartest person in any room. Also, he's hilarious.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MICRO020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome, funny, genuine and caring person. He wants you to succeed. Ofcourse the content is not as simple, but as long as you study you should do great. He takes the time to explain the material even adds a little humor to it which makes the class interesting. Although he gives extra credit, I recommend you focus more on the tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MICRO020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Hicks wants you to do well. He is so busy, but will go out of his way for his students. Is available by email, before and after class, office hours and Fridays for Micro 40. Take notes during his lectures, he'll tell you "this is a test question..." I love hearing his stories of his work experience. Pay attention and listen to him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MICRO020
• 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:

He is funny and teaches you very specifically and even if you don't think he is, he's super approachable so you can email him questions or ask after class. You have to work but you will come out with a thorough understanding of the class. Unlike many other classes, whatever grade you get is really in line with how well you understand the subject.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough cookie. You need to follow all his rules, save time every weekend to go over all that you learned that week. His class his more than just "what is in the syllabus, it is all that and more. Truly knows his subject well, lectures includes stories, historical aspects that you will not hear with anyone else. TAKE HIM, He is just awesome!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MICRO01
• 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 miss Dr. Hicks! I still remember many of the things he though us. His examples are very unique and you will never forget them. I am in my masters degree but once in a while I still peek at his notes because they are on point. He is though and you will not pass the class if you miss it. Also, it is very helpful to enroll in Micro 40.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: M200930
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is just amazing. He gives many opportunities to get a great grade. Some people are lazy and do the bare minimum and ask classmates to basically do the work for them. Dr. Hicks seriously gives you so many chances. The extra credits are very helpful. The man basically gives all test questions. All you have to do is read notes and book to know answ

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MICRO0930
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TESTS SO HARD! DONT FOCUS ON THE EXTRA CREDITS OR ANYTHITHEN THE TESTS WHICH IS WHERE I WENT WRONG. LOOK AT HIS GRADING RUBRICS, HE GIVES LOW%'S FOR EXCRACREDITS AND LABS AND HIGH%'S ON THE LP'S AND EXAMS.. THE FINAL IS A REVIEW OF A PRACTICE TEST HELL GIVE DAYS BEFORE AS A BI WEEKLY TEST, STUDY YOUR BI WEEKLYS! HE TALKS TOO MUCH OF PERSONAL LIFE!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MICRO20
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This man is amazing. I am in love with him. Not in a romantic way... I am in love with his teaching style. He breaks everything down, he has agendas every class, he emails you very often with what to do/ expect for next class and he cares so much. He has motivated me and made me fall in love with micro. He will push you 2 learn. thank you Dr. Hicks

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MICRO20
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard class. ALL my free time went to studying. You WILL work for your A. But he gives extra credit, he grades on a curve, gives freebies during exams, posted the whole book online FREE. He's hilarious. I'm not interested in microbiology by any means, and yet he makes it so interesting and time flies by. I appreciate passionate professors like Hicks

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MICRO20
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed professor hicks so much he made class interesting and fun. I always wanted to go to class and if I wasn't set on my major I would change it to microbiology. His class wasn't easy you definitely have to work for your grade but it was enjoyable. I would strongly recommend taking his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MICRO1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the best of the best. LACC should has more teacher like him. He will help you as long as you won't give up. He share his real life experience when he teaches you. Inspirational, hilarious, helpful, amazing, awesome, and fantastic. You will never regret having a teacher like him. He is a star!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MICRO20
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is always there to help students pass the class with extra credit work and has us use Google+ to ask questions & he answers them for all of us to see. Opens labs Saturdays for more help. Don't know any teacher who does that . Got an A, still had a life & I was taking 20+ units with a job. 2 major exams, lots of quizes & final. Tough but fair.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICRO020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hardest and funnest class that I've ever taken! Prof. Hicks knows his subject completely and is always willing to help. You MUST attend class and you MUST do the work! Lots of extra credit is available but slacking will is not tolerated.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MICROBIO020
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really knows his business. HIghly qualified in the field. good sense of humor and always willing to help.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MICRO20
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is going to WORK YOU!!! as in a academic challenge. This class is not for the faint at heart-we had pop quizzes that were 100 questions each. The main test are 200-250 questions each. The highest percentiles on those test for the overall course was 30%. The professor purposely set it that way. Good Luck.! I made IT!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MICRO20
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you plan on taking this class you have to study prior/after class every time. Watch his lecture videos online,print his power points, and prepare to take a test every week and biweekly.Do all the bonus points.Main test are 150-200 questions. The class was hard. He is really funny, entertaining, smart and he does care. However, he is fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MICROBIOLOGY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the most passionate teacher I have ever had. I wish science was a better subject for me. But he goes through he'll and high water to get you to pass the class. Read all his motes amd DO the extra credit! Not an easy class by any means but he's amazing and I'm so lucky to have had him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MICRO001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of bonus and labs are fun to do. There are a lot of work and studying to do yet prof Hicks does everything to get his students to pass the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MICRO13432
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class requires a lot of time if you are planning to get an A. I work, and have children and got a B in Dr. Hicks class by making time to study. He is helpful and his lectures are very interesting to listen to. His tests are hard only if you don't study from his old test that he provides for you. Taking notes in lecture helps also.