David Marsh - Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Professor: David Marsh

Department: Biology

College: Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marsh is awesome. I would definitely recommend taking one of his classes if you haven't already

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Readings were dry but not terrible. Lectures were detailed and interesting. Tests were very straightforward and the study questions helped

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marsh was awesome and his lectures about class material were incredibly interesting. The tests were very straightforward and clearly stemmed from class material as well. He gave us study guides before tests that really helped with test preparation, and gave us extra credit opportunities when possible. I would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Marsh is so passionate about his research which makes it really easy to respect him. He can be a little scattered but it is not to a degree that is a disadvantage to students. He is very willing to give feedback on drafts for research papers or to help out with studying. It is obvious that he is very knowledgeable about what he teaches.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Marsh is awesome. He makes actually funny jokes in class that make time pass much more enjoyably. This year was based almost entirely on frog ecology with a little over a week on genetics, so I'm not sure how helpful it'll be for the MCAT but this is the prof for lab science FDR. 2 tests, both had study guides and the exam was fair/easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• 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:

Absolutely FANTASTIC teacher! He completely solidified my choice to be a bio major. He's my advisor and is an absolutely awesome guy - in and out of class. His disease ecology class was one of my favorite classes yet! He's clear and consistent in what he wants on his exams and very understanding when things go wrong. Take his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• 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 professor who will make you want to take more biology. He teaches the material very clearly and condenses it so that all you have to study for the tests are your notes. Disease ecology is a course that even if you are not interested in biology, you will enjoy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO111A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Disease Ecology = awesome intro bio course, especially from pre-meds. Gives a really holistic view of science surrounding diseases, microbe biology, and epidemic dynamics while sprinkling in a lot of public health/CDC perspectives. Really cool professor that just seems like he's having fun up there teaching this stuff. Definitely recommended.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOSTATS301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Marsh does an amazing job of making a rather dull and difficult topic fun and interesting. It wasn't an easy class, but that's the nature of biostats. Dr. Marsh himself is amazing, incredibly helpful, and he has a great sense of humor! He's an awesome teacher and a great person!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO105L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Basically the best lab science with the best professor you could ever take. He's very clear in his lectures, fair on assignments/tests (which are few), and helpful if you need him. The Labs for 105 were going to the zoo, catching crickets, etc.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awsome class. Pretty much an animal behavior and darwinism class. Marsh is all you could ask for out of a professor. Wont offer this class again till Fall 2007.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome field class, lots of fun, interesting stuff. Be sure to take Field Herp if you're a Bio major, and you probably should take it even if you aren't.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SO NICE! SO FUNNY! I feel like I could chill with this guy after class. HILARIOUS! He easily understands the rigors of college life. Great guy!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to completely understand the material, but if you take notes on the book and study in the in-class notes...you will succeed!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

awesome

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He really helps cut down on notes and study time.