Professor: Marcus Webster
Department: Biology
College: College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIO216
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very hard grader! He will look at your essays for the exam and mark off as many points as he can think of. He is very set in his ways, if you explain your reasoning and it isn't exactly what he wanted its wrong. He is a decent teacher when it comes to teaching the material and lecture.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIO216
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very hard grader! He will look at your essays for the exam and mark off as many points as he can think of. He is very set in his ways, if you explain your reasoning and it isn't exactly what he wanted its wrong.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIOL101LAB
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He did not know what he was doing in the bio lab. The TA taught the class. The only grading he did himself was the final projects which were a heavy portion of the grade. He was extremely picky and gave harsh grades to almost everyone in the class. Expect him to drop your grade when he puts in that score. Would not recommend.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's currently on academic probation right now because of his low quality of teaching. He's an AMAZING guy with a passion for science, but he's just not a natural-born teacher. Better off in research.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO121
- Grade Received: D+
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a nice guy overall outside of class, but his office hours are so bad. He says things are not important for the test, but 2 weeks later it will show on your test so BEWARE! Really smart, but not cut out to teach.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hardest teacher I have ever had. Received a F on my first test and the class average was a 65%. His test consist of 1/4 multiple choice with the rest of the test being writing. He grades very critically and never gives points back. So overall, if you have the chance don't take a class with him as your prof! Because he will kill your GPA greatly.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO121
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very intelligent & really likes birds. He is very sweet and makes cookies and such for the class when things get tough. Be prepared to study hours upon hours if you want to pass. He is the toughest grader I have EVER had. You have to say everything exactly the right way and have and example and draw a picture if you want credit. I did learn though!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: FYS101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Marcus is the toughest grader I have ever came across. He will say he enjoyed your paper, but than give you an F or D on the assignment. With little to no feedback on what needs to be improved, expect him to say use the writing center as an excuse. He is unorganized and often assigns homework the night before it is due. Save the GPA find a new prof
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO216
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class is very interesting, but the way he teaches is very hard to do well on his tests. He is very passionate about biology and birds, but if you don't answer something his way, it is not right
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO216
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Webster failed to teach us the material consistent with our exams. Moreover, he did not provide a clear vision of what were the most important concepts of physiology. He threw information at us with each powerpoint containing over 100 slides, with at least 4 powerpoints per exam. This class/its professor could use some major improvement.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO216
- 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:
Extremely difficult grader. Not very clear on important material and if he doesn't like you, you won't do well. Take a different Prof if possible
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIOL216
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's a good prof, pretty clear and seems to be caring. IT is true that he likes more Bio majors. He's willing to offer help if necessary. However, sometimes he's unclear with his demands and the knowledge he gives is slightly different than the one he checks on his tests.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIOL121
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Webster is the most boring prof I have ever had, I fell asleep almost every day. To top it off, his son goes to Harvard and if you don't live up to his "smartness" then he pretty much thinks you're as dumb as a rock. GREAT lab prof however. Tests are kind of hard but if you do end up having to take him then use the practice tests he gives
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIO121
- 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:
he's a pretty good guy, but if you need help staying awake in biology already, don't take him. extremely boring. like REALLY boring. tests are crazy; lots of material and a lot different sections. insanely difficult tests compared to other profs. if you can help it, take a different prof!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIOL214
- 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:
Great lab instructor! He goes through the lab material at the beginning of each session and this made things so much easier. He is extremely willing to help and he explains things perfectly. strongly recommended!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO325
- 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:
I am a senior on my way to medical school this fall. I just want to say that he is by far the worst teacher I?ve had at CSB/SJU. 1st sem. of Human A & P we had 30+ students in his class, second sem. only 7! Things got so bad he now being ?released? from his duties in teaching this class by the bio dept.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIO121
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He goes over everything in class that you need to know for the test. He gives you a study guide of the test, USE IT!! Plus, he goes over answers to the quiz he gives at the end of class, and there are easy points to get with group in-class assignments. Once you learn how his tests work, he's a GREAT PROF to have!!
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: ENVIRO101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
better to eat**** and die so easy its hard
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIOLAB
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kind of jerk, and he always made Bio Lab harder than it had to be. Don't take him if you could get anyone else.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: ENVSCIENCE
- 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:
Expects very thorough answers on tests, but material is manageable if you do readings. He's very willing to provide extra help.
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