Professor: Ken Chapman
Department: Biology
College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, Champaignâ€"Urbana, IL
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hes very kind and means well but I think his passion for the class leaves him all over the place. Its very hard to follow along. I couldnt take notes he would just go way off topic and stop teaching altogether. I recommend renting the textbook , showing up to class, doing the extra credit + hw. But if u dont have to take it dont.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's a tough cookie
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Chapman is passionate but very scattered. His lectures are hard to follow because he rambles. The test are okay, its a lot of material to cover so study in advance. He doesnt respond to emails so you have to catch him after class. Make sure you study. His lectures are very boring because he doesnt stay on track.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Chapman is very passionate about microbiology, and that shows in his lectures. His class is pretty exam heavy, with 300 of 450 points in the class coming from tests, but the tests are pretty easy as long as you start studying early. He's offered like 40 points of extra credit throughout the semester, which is also pretty nice.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Chapman is a very kind professor and passionate about teaching. He gives a lot of extra credit for the exam. Be sure to go through all the materials and study hard for the exam. His exams are not that bad. You just need to work hard and prepare in advanced.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Chapman is a very kind professor. The course is pretty tough for a 100 level bio class, so be prepared to study a bit. Exams are tough but he gives a LOT of extra credit! He can be kind of scattered but he's really nice and passionate about microbio
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
How to do well: go through and memorize ALL lecture slides. Do NOT read the book page for page, only read sections that are confusing to you. Study in advance.. like 1-2 weeks before each exam. You won't learn in class, so give yourself enough time to memorize 98% of material. Information isn't hard, just a very overwhelming, time consuming amount
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: INC
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Exams are difficult, I have gone to him for help and he was pretty rude and not helpful at all.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting material and just study hard! Read through all the lecture slides! MCB is a lot of memorization. No point in complaining about how hard an exam is when you are still responsible for the information for the exam,just put in the effort to study.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor! Makes MCB interesting & I love how he gave alot of fun information about the topics we were learning. Exams are very fair!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Chapman's clearly invested in his studies but he's not made to be a lecturer. I never really paid attention so you CAN get by without going to class but be sure to memorize the slides. Exams are tough so study hard. Make sure you know the bacteria/fungi/protozoa for the final! This class is a bore but as long as you put in the effort you'll be fine
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesn't know how to explain anything and goes off on too many tangents. So frustrating. Basically have to teach myself everything with help from good ol Google and the textbook. Literally, that class is just him reading off his powerpoints. Unbelievable. I'd be lucky to get a C by the end of this semester.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The homework is tedious busy work with 6 parts to one question and the exams are a collection of the most random questions that could possibly be asked
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Disliked this class with passion he is boring and can't explain what he's trying to teach to save his life. Even made me consider switching my MAJOR!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Chapman is a great guy and he is passionate about teaching, he's just not good at it. He is a terrible professor! 75% of your grade is based on exams. He rants on during lecture and does not know how to explain anything he teaches. Highly recommend not taking this class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- 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:
One class taught by Professor Chapman should be required for every student at U of I (and every other university). Yes his lecturing is a bit ridiculous, but he absolutely loves his job and that is what everyone should be required to see. Other than that, his tests are hard, get over it. He is also hilarious! Just give him a listen!
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice guy, just a lot of studying from the powerpoints. never went to class just crammed a week before hand wasnt the worst as long as you knew the powerpoints well. got a B-
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Chapman is awful. He is not clear with what to study for exams which are nearly impossible. It is an absolute shame that such a prestigious school has this horrible of a professor. His goal is to make a 100 level class so difficult and stressful. Good luck to those that have to take it. My advice: Take it somewhere else. Seriously.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I have never written one of these but felt I needed to after taking this course. Professor Chapman is the worst professor I've ever had. He rambles on in lecture & is not very helpful when it comes to asking questions. Avoid this class at all costs. The only thing good is E.C., which can only go so far. He should not be a professor at U of I.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: MCB100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
In his spare time Kenneth enjoys sharing dark stories about Bubonic Plague victims, laughing about Bubonic Plague victims, long walks on the beach, and aiding his students in the act of cheating on yahoo answers. P.s. Ask him to bring his son to class (a picture will do) since according to genetics he will be a attractive specimen. Power to Kenneth
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