Victor Fet - Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Professor: Victor Fet

Department: Biology

College: Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fet seems to care deeply about his students. What can happen is that when students dont care about learning the material, then he gets upset ( and rightfully so). I can honestly say that Dr. Fet has been my favorite teacher because of his immense knowledge of different areas of biology, if you want to get a good grasp of the basics, take him,

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO120
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I received a B in Dr. Fets biology 120 class. If you want to pass the class then : 1. Show up to lectures, because his quizzes are based off of his lectures. 2. Outline the chapters main pioints before you attend the lecture for that section. 3. Cross check your outline with your lecture notes 4. Garunteed you will pass if you do that

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fet is a good professor. Take notes: whatever he talks about in class will be on the tests. There is almost always extra credit available. Review your notes and the powerpoints for tests. I barely used the textbook.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has a good sense of humor. He is very specific about what he wants, however he makes it clear what it is that he wants. Lecture is a must. He has his own brand of thinking and it is helpful to be able to mirror his words back to him to get the grade you need. Lab is a joke, though. Mostly worksheets, but it's a good boost to your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The things that give Dr. Fet a bad rep are what I like most about him. He reinforces basic biological concepts that seem to evade upperclassmen's minds, even though most people think he is patronizing. I thought he was funny, and he offers plenty of opportunities to improve your grade throughout the semester. He wants to train up good scientists.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BSC413
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most intelligent professors at Marshall. Not necessarily recommend for intro-biology, because first understanding fundamentals helps. A must for bio-majors to help open their minds. He is extremely funny and does care a lot. His jokes are occasionally a little condescending but take it in stride! Success Spell Se-pa-rate correctly!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BSC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did not go into this class expecting I would like it, but I did. Dr. Fet is very passionate about teaching, though sometimes he expects you to just know. There's a lot of studying involved, but you can pass. There are lots of quizzes with bonus, and the tests are based on quizzes. Passing is hard but not impossible, so show up and try! Good luck.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm very glad I took Dr. Fet. He's one of my favorite teachers of all time. If you pay attention in his class and apply yourself he does as much as possible to help you understand any and everything. As a CD major, regular human bio wasn't something I was looking forward too, but I loved his class. Just show up and try!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BSC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's very passionate about biology; However, he also expects you to know everything he does. You can pass his class, but you will have to study hard, read books and notes, and watch the occasional Crash Course video. He has about 15 quizzes and 4 tests, and labs are 20% of grade. COME TO CLASS OFTEN! He's not easy, but it's possible to pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BSC105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fet does not use technology other than the powerpoints he makes that he rarely uses. He leans against his desk the entire time and you can barely understand anything he is saying. Also, his VERY FEW notes that he does put on he board are so unorganized and make no sense. I had to drop the class because it was so unorganized and hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not nearly as hard as most make him out to be; show up in class and you'll do fine (A or B). Lab is graded only on participation, easy 100%. Lecture is very wordy and sometimes off topic but he knows the content very well. Pay attention and ask for help when you need it and you'll get an A. Always at least 1 quiz a week, most times 2 --don't skip.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far my worst class experience at Marshall. Fet is extremely rude and doesn't sympathize with students at all. Quizzes were everyday and tests contained information we had not gone over in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO104
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely intelligent, but so much that it is hard to follow. His Russian accent is thick so difficult to make things out and his hand writing is hard to read & he writes not in an order so never know what goes with what or where in the book we would be. Tons of pop quizzes and a few exams. He says u should know this stuff since kindergarten.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BCS104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class made me want to drop out. It was my least favorite class. He makes the class seem so like its common knowledge to the point that it seems he doesn't even want to teach it. He is also rude if you don't know something. Terrible class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His Russian accent is a little hard to understand at first. A good bit of the material pulls from the intro levels and he compares our education to Russian education. He gives many quizzes and provides bonuses to help. If you pay attention and actually try, then you'll be fine. He seems intimidating, but he really just doesn't like students failing

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I know that people find Dr. Fet rude, and he can be condescending to you if you ask a stupid question. However, if you're willing to work hard then he's an amazing professor - he is incredibly intelligent and knows so much. Work hard and pay attention in class, and you'll learn a ton. He studies scorpions too, which is pretty awesome.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This man was so rude, would give daily quizzes and make fun of students wrong answers in front of class. He was hard to understand, and then ranted so much! He would have apower point up then not use it and just scribble on he board. He was so unorganized. Worst professor I've had besides Hubbard

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was a fair grader and all, but his heavily Russian accent and awful handwriting make him extremely hard to understand. He is also is often very rude, scoffing at students who as questions and repeatedly saying the what we are learning is only "kindergarten material". If you don't go to class, you will not pass because gives quizzes often.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BCS104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Fet is Russian. When he speaks you have to listen carefuly. He gives quizzes almost everyday from the previous days lecture. He will tell you when the quiz will be if he hasn't covered enough information.. His attendance is not mandatory but if you miss you better make sure you study for the quiz and test. Most quizzes have 1 bonus question.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BSC324
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Dr.Fet! Taught well! Taking it in the summer and getting the quizzes/tests from someone who had him before helped a lot. As long as you study exactly what he focuses on in class and you understand the homework problems, it's not that bad. I recommend study groups if you have questions, since he isn't the best at answering questions.