Paul Wissmann - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Paul Wissmann

Department: Life Science

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANATMY1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a great professor in that he teaches his students to be independent learners. Read the book. A lot. Study. A lot. Tons of quizzes, but they aren't too difficult if you study consistently. You cannot pass by just showing up. Paul is quiet but very approachable. He will treat you very kindly if you show initiative.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANA1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I got a b on my first exam but most of the class failed. He lectured us on how we weren't trying and that we should switch to Bio2 to prepare ourselves for his class. He never actually tried to teach us until we learned. He is very cold and it makes it difficult for students to want talk to him. Very hard and not a very good professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANA01
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Quiz every class, starting second class. Quiz is a projector on a 20Sec timer 1-3 ?'s mult choice/ free write awns: not fast quiz failed. No real ECredit ( join club for a 1 Pt added to your avg.) Very condescending, arrogant and hard to relate too. First quiz was on notes in class mainly chapter 1 nothing from chap 2. Better Anat 1 Prof's at SMC

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANA01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't teach enough of the material (even with a 3 hour class) and requires you to teach yourself with the book a lot. Not the friendliest professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANATOMY1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! The class is difficult but all the anatomy classes are difficult. He really does care about your success. He's a fairly quiet man so he may come across as uncaring. Exams are heavy (5 total), no homework, no midterm, small final. Your grades depend mainly on the exams. In order to pass you need to put in work. DEFINITELY BUY BOOK

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYS1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is intense. If you do not attend class, read the textbook, and study A LOT, you will not do well. That being said, Paul is an incredible teacher. The exams are hard because the subject matter is hard. Seriously, just put in the work. If you're not willing to, then you shouldn't take this class. Change your major too while you're at it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANA1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hes good at teaching but doesnt do enough of it. He thinks his class is the only one students are taking. Test are 3 hours long and around 300 questions. Take him if this is the only class youre taking for the semester. If you do take him spend most of your time studying the figures in the book for the exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

STUDY (like 15 hours a week) AND YOU WILL BE FINE. I took 16 units along with chem this semester and managed to pull a C. I for sure would have gotten a B if I studied more for a test I knew I was going to bomb. Just push through it and don't slack off. Anatomy is meant to be tough. Also, be prepared for around 250 question tests lasting 3 hours.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Paul's class was the hardest class I've ever taken. I took it in the 6 wk summer session & studied every min of every day. He's a kind hearted teacher who cares abt his students & will help you succeed if you try. Follow his rules (no cell phones!) & study the muscle/bone models/comp program in the LRC, & learn to recognize pics of body parts!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANA01
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever . Don't take him unless you are ready to stress out ... His lectures are not even half of whats on the exam. He makes his own notes doesnt follow the book. 300+ questions no hw no e.c expect 2 quizzes every class meeting .. Horrible and makes spelling a big deal. Inconsiderate and tough grader .. Worst teacher for anatomy overall

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHYS3
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's passionate about the subject, but goes way overboard with exams. They are often ridiculously long. Every sentence in the text seems to have an exam question, it's just unfair. I know the information well, but do poorly because he compiles too much info for each exam. I study everyday and barely scrape by with C. Choose another professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ANATMY1
• 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:

Look, he's old school. He really wants you to learn, so he makes you do things like repeat back to him terms he's just lectured about. It's somewhat annoying, but it makes you remember! Exams are 300+ questions, and they are straightforward, but there is just so much material. If you review a little bit every day, you'll be golden. I liked him.

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:

Took this class years ago (also his Biology), which was also kind of difficult but to this day I can name all the bones and muscles and have an above average understanding of my body!! Which is pretty important! Don't ask how I ended up on this site- this class stayed with me, I looked Paul up + was shocked by the mediocre score. Try harder, guys!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is really tough, I changed my nursing major because this class is so discouraging. Usually has 2 quizzes in the beginning & end of class with very little to no time to study before the in-class one. He's picky with spelling and if you don't include a specific word, you get the whole thing wrong. Lectures are fast paced and insufficient

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Expect 1-2 quizzes a day, he takes off points for misspelling, no partial credit. Lectures fast so pay attention since he rarely repeats during lecture but explains if you see him later. YOU NEED THE BOOK, he has random book checks. Class is mostly memorization of bone, muscle, nerve names and locations. Study study study. This prof is really hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANATOMY1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he's a sweetheart. you need to be an independent learner, read the chpt twice & take notes & memorize lecture notes. 300 test Q's, 2 quizzes per class on what you just learned and years of studying.I dropped bc I slacked off. YOU NEED TO DEDICATE ALL YOUR TIME TO THIS CLASS DO NOT TAKE WITH OTHER HARD CLASSES YOU WILL DIE. but he's so sweet lol

Rating # 17

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:

One of the most difficult classes I have ever taken, but also the most memorable. I really appreciate how he does not sugarcoat the time and effort needed to succeed, not only in his class but also in the field of healthcare. He is tough but with good intention, he truly prepares his students. Make sure you go to his office hours for help!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

THE most intense course I've taken. Exams are tough and expect 1-2 quizzes every class. It may not seem like it at first but he's actually really caring and wants the best for his students. Personally, I liked the challenge. I had to dedicate 20+ hours of studying every week. There are easier professors but I'd recommend him if you want to learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANA1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO take his class (only) if you are serious and want to do health sciences.I have never had such tough coursework, nor have I had such a great professor. Go to office hours, this man is very pro-student, and has a funny sense of humor! I'm hoping to take physiology with him as he preps you from the beginning for higher level courses.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANAT1
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

thiis class is hard enough on it's own already and he is making it harder, but yes it's all "tough love"