Alfred Martin - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

Professor: Alfred Martin

Department: Biology

College: Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL313
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's caught on that people take this class as an easy biol300 elective. It is one of the easier ones, however, be ready to put in work for an A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL313
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid this class if you think it's going to be an easy elective or easy A. Exact opposite of this and he is old school stuck in his ways, his way or the highway type of teacher. You can have an answer completely right on the exam but because he didn't like you or your wording it will be wrong. Student beware !

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO250
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you go to him for help, he will explain everything to you. The tests are exactly like the notes. He literally tells us what will be on the tests. There is no such thing as pop quizzes. He tells you there will be one the next class and if you STUDY your exact notes you will get an A. There is extra credit on the third test.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin is a great and entertaining humanities instructor. I learned a lot of new information about the classic literature we were studying. He knows his stuff!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin is a very good teacher. He goes through a lot of material in class, but will go over it as many times until everyone understands. If you miss a lecture you're screwed. You need to memorize every single detail of your notes and also the practice problems he recommends are helpful to work through. Just spend a lot of time studying!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Martin is a very reasonable teacher. If you miss a day of class, you will miss a lot of notes. He had quizzes regularly based on the notes. He reviewed and pointed out exactly what would be covered on tests. Super easy final. As long as you take notes or obtain them from a classmate when absent, you should be able to pass with an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are other professors who teaches BIOL 250 at BenU, but I decided to give Dr. Martin a try because people said he was the best. Honestly, he knows what he teaches but can be very confusing at times. His tests are jumbo'd up and confusing as well. Bottom line: I should have taken a different professor. Good Luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin is an Alright prof. he is clear with his material and always makes sure that you understand the topic before you head to the test, Quiz, or exam. best thing is the summary the day before the test...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good teacher. Makes the class interesting. His exams are hard and he does not use ppt slides so you have to pay attention in class and take notes. If he highlights a section in the book, READ IT. Gives weekly quizzes and reviews a lot in class so memorizing the material is not hard, you just have to know how to apply it for the exam.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Best teacher for Bio 197. We had 4 exams, no final. A few very easy quizzes and he gave around 15 points in extra credit. I ended with a 99% in his class. He is a great teacher, clear, engaging, and helpful. All his notes are on the board and he repeats everything. He wants you to do well and you will if you study.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great, great teacher! He loves what he teaches and you can tell! He writes on the board so you have to take excellent notes! Use your notes and book to study, you cannot put it off to the day before an exam! Overall, I love his class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUMANITY220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin is very knowledgeable. He makes sure that you know what you are studying. Get ready to take notes. Do not miss any of his class. If you like to learn new material then I will strongly recommend him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher at Benedictine! He is definitely not an easy teacher but I promise you will look forward to his lectures. Super interesting and always knows when students start to get bored. Make sure you take good notes and record his lectures. If you study you'll do fine on the tests.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Biology 197 with Dr. Martin is very interesting. His lectures are never boring and he explains things very well. His tests are mostly based off his lectures and a few readings from the book. If you want to do well on tests then be ready to take good notes. Don't miss class!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Everyone kept telling me he was the hardest genetics teacher, but I found the class really easy! However it did seem that some people found the class hard becuase they kept complaining to him about his test, but I find his tests do-able!! Make sure to take good note too!!!! Everything he says might be in his test

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin made biology really fascinating and is very knowledgeable about the information. His lectures are not boring, but be prepared to take lots of notes. Go to class, take notes, read the sections he tells you, and study! If you do that you'll be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• 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:

You must get a tape recorder because it is virtually impossible to copy every detail he says in class. When he tells you to look at a section in the book then actually look at that section and dont waste your time reading the chapter. Study from his lecture and study everyday!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• 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:

Go to class, take notes on everything he says, read the chapters and you have everything you need to pass his class. Great guy, funny, intelligent and his class is not a drag.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin is by far one of my favorite professors at BenU. He makes going to class a joy rather than hassle. He is extremely knowledgeable in regards to biology, and his passion for the subject is evident during his lectures. He likes to keep his class involved in the lectures, and is very willing to answer any questions one might have.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO197
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Martin is an excellent professor with a lot of experience in the biology and teaching department. He knows what he's doing, and has fun doing it. I would recommend taking very detailed notes and recording his lectures to make sure you get everything. His tests are applications of the notes. Make sure you study gradually for his test, crammin