Mark Huyler - University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Professor: Mark Huyler

Department: Animal Science

College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Before taking this class, my last experience in biology was in 6th grade. Dr. Huyler is a nice guy but he tends to stray off topic rather persistently and its hard to keep up with it. He only grades exams, quizzes, and participation and so if you do bad on exams be prepared to fail the class because they are what drive your grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bought the book, didn't use once. His tests consist of 55 straight true/false questions- so hell. Only participation is from clicker questions and you never know when they're gonna happen in class. No homework so it really matters what u get on the tests. Quizzes every Friday but they are pretty easy- the tests are the hard part.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy, but I didn't enjoy him as a professor. I bought the book and didn't use it once, but it's still good to have. He gives weekly quizzes every Friday but they are written by the TAs and do not correlate to the exams. All of the exams are mostly true and false or multiple choice with the purpose of tricking the students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely do not want to skip lectures here, whatever he says in class is the information that will be tested, not necessarily the info on the powerpoints. Short quizzes every Friday and the tests are tricky but only because of a load of detail-heavy info. Pay attention in class and take notes on what he says(!!) overall likable and funny guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Huyler was a magnificent professor. He truly cares about his students and will help you out if you need it. There are weekly quizzes every Friday but they are very easy. There is no homework. If you go to the exam review sessions held by him and the SI and review lectures, you will do fine on the exams. Don't buy the textbook, did not use it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, but exams are all tricks and very hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love his Bio puns.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANSCI332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, hes not an effective Proffessor. He tries to make jokes, and sometimes theyre funny, but he tries so hard in doing that that he doesnt give you all the answers to what he wants you to know. He doesnt use a book or traditional PowerPoints which honestly might be more helpful since he has a habit of getting off topic. You teach yourself.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANSCI332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Nutrition and he frequently goes off on tangents that are not relavent to the actual subject at hand, or truly related to the most important piece of information he wanted us to receive. He is really accessible and just isnt super effective at teaching the subject. Hes very excited about it, he just doesnt convey information well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Huyler is a very good professor. Easy to follow during lecture. I took AP Bio in high school and only 1 chapter throughout the semester wasn't review. Tests are T/F but if you study it is easy to pick up on the ones that are trying to trick you. Weekly quizzes aren't too bad but you do need to study for them. Lowest 2 quiz grades are dropped.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• 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:

iClicker is used, textbook is optional (but I recommend getting it for bio152 and it does help understand topics), pop quizzes every week (easy if you read over the powerpoints). You HAVE to pay attention in lectures and study hard because his tests are pretty tricky but he is a good professor with a cool personality. He is always willing to help.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Huyler is a very confusing professor. You really need to focus on the little stuff and review lectures after every class, but he's a nice guy and makes learning Bio fun. Honestly, he's one of the best professors I've ever had for Bio. Make sure you go to as many SI Sessions as you can and use office hours to your advantage! Overall, great class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Huyler is a nice guy, but his style of teaching wasn't exactly for me. He sped through slide shows without really clarifying much. Takes attendance with iClickers. Test are wicked hard T/F which most questions are made to trick you and complicate concepts you thought you understood. I walked out of every test thinking I either got a 50 or a 95.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANSCI332
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You need to know so much information for this class it is irritating. The class itself is wicked boring but Huyler is a really passionate, super smart guy and makes the class as entertaining as possible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Huyler, in my opinion, was a great professor. He is very enthusiastic especially for an 8am class . It is not a hard class as long as you apply yourself and actually study for the tests. His tests are all T/F which are tricky but if you read over the power points you should be fine. Just apply yourself in the class and you should be fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He always have office hours so you can get to know him. He is very considerate when you have to miss class or an exam. There are points for iClicker and a quiz every Friday, the quizzes are MC and the two lowest scores (out of 12) are dropped. People say that his tests are hard, but my average test score is 95 and I never taken Biology before.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great professor! His lectures are intense and he can be confusing at times, but he holds office hours, review sessions, and the SI Sessions also help a lot. You do need to put in a lot of effort to get an A, but it's not impossible. As long as you go to class, go to discussion, and do well on the weekly quizzes you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, if you show up to lecture and take notes he will tell you everything that you need to know. He will never ask you to know things outside of what he has covered in lecture. Highly recommend his class and would have as a professor again in a heartbeat.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's really funny and made my 8 am hurt a lot less! You definitely miss something important if you skip lectures, but he's often available for review sessions and cares about his students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO151
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Huyler seems to have a lot of haters - but honestly he is HILARIOUS. I always see people rolling their eyes and complaining about his jokes but don't let them affect your choice to take his class. He's amazing and funny and will come to your tests to cheer you on in a baseball hat and windbreaker