Simon Trench - El Camino College

Professor: Simon Trench

Department: Biology

College: El Camino College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANAT32
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I went to El Camino years ago. Don't remember many of professors there, but I remember professor Trench. And not just because of how much work his class work, but because he is the most interesting, intelligent and knowledgeable professor I have ever had and that includes both college and university.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHYS31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the toughest classes I have ever taken (harder than Microbiology!!) The key to success in this class is to RECORD HIS LECTURES AND GO HOME AN REWITE EVERY LITTLE DETAIL HE SAID. The exams are SUPER tricky, but if you put in the hours of studying you'll do fine!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHYS31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Trench is definitely a caring professor. However, his class runs by beam projector which makes it hard to follow because he does not draw thru things. Since it depends on the projector, it is hard to keep up with. He goes over exam review before exam must record and listen repeatedly since a lot of clues for test questions are in there.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHYIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is caring, funny, and encouraging. He is a nice guy who really tries his best to answer your questions regarding the school subject .. eh.. lol one thing is his lectures are old fashioned (overhead presentations) and he talks for the remainder of the time without powerpoints nor writing on the board.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Definitely hardest class I've ever taken, but if you put in the work and study you should get an A/B. Transcribing lectures helps a TON for tests. 3 extra credit opportunities raise grade 3% and you get to drop 1 lab and 1 lect test. I would highly recommend Trench if you actually want to learn. He's also funny which is a plus! Super sweet too :)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Trench is one of the sweetest professors at El Camino, he truly wants you to succeed. Very approachable and will answer any questions you have. The key to his class is recording and transcribing the reviews and even the lectures. This is the hardest class I've ever taken, but you definitely learn a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Trench is such a nice teacher who cares about his students. This class was a hard class, so get ready to read. He hands out packets of the lectures, but the packets don't give much detailed information, so use other sources like the textbook or online videos. Lectures are long. It helps to record his lectures and reviews. First 2 tests are hard.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIOLOGY31
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor I've ever had! He is very considerate and kind. He helped me so much. At the final test, he waited for me one hour more to finish it without any pressure! He loves his job and his students. He is very easy going, and he always says life is too short. I'm gonna miss him. I wish him all the best, health, wealth & happiness.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHYS31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It's not an easy class. But if you study his test review lecture and memorize it you can pass. He's such a sweet teacher. To pass with an A you have to put your part in actually reading on the topics discussed in class. It will make it easier when studying. Instead of memorizing, you should understand the physiology.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANATPHY34A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is such an inspirational professor, he really enjoys educating students. His lectures are usually pretty easy to follow along with he uses old fashion style of teaching but I enjoy it that way. RECORD his reviews for tests you will at least pass with a C if you remember every word said on it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANATPHY34A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had in my college career! Dr. Trench is passionate, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor! I loved taking Anatomy/Physiology with him

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHYIO31
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Trench 2015 Fall and enjoyed it. He is a fair grader and a wonderful teacher once you figure out how to study for his 130+ question tests. I used the book, recorded his lectures, and rewrote his lecture and that helped me learn better. He gives packets to study which adds to the amount of information you should know for an A . Wasn't hard!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHYIO31
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My favorite professor yet! Love his sense of humor! It was a pleasure being in his classroom. Work hard and you 'll get out what you put in. Fall 2015

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AP34AB
• 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:

Dr. Trench is great. He is very knowledgeable. He's like a walking WebMD. What's great about him is that he's very patient with his students and he really wants them to succeed. The lectures are entertaining (he inserts witty comments every now and then). Awesome professor. I learned a lot in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AP34AB
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Im in my last semester with Dr Trench and I love his class. Lectures are long and cant really take notes he goes pretty fast but just record them and he covers everything. Tests are hard but the review is off the test so study that and you'll do fine. Not a lot of tests so have to be motivated to study on your own. Super helpful on tests!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• 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 nice guy, he loves his students, and he helps students to get the grade they want. His tests are not super hard, just record his review, study it over and over and you will be in a good shape.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Trench is a very nice man. Actually, I think he's very wise and obviously passionate about the subject and his job. Always smiling and joking, but he is not organized, there's no structure in his class. You are on your own to teach yourself and I know this is how college should be, however, lectures aren't the same as exams. Avoid!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIOLOGY31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Listen everyone, Professor Trench is a very nice teacher but the way he teaches is all over the place. I took his class not because I needed it but because of the good ratings that he has on here. lectures are all over the place, they don't match the exams, he gives tons of homework which isn't worth much points and his lab assignments take long.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is tought, his test does not reflect his lectures or homework. He might be using board test questions.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIO31
• 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:

I took him during summer and his grading scale helped me a lot. I really enjoyed his class.