Martin Melia - Foothill College

Professor: Martin Melia

Department: TBD

College: Foothill College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really good professor will give out study guides weeks in advance which allows you to study for lab and lecture exams. Will often make jokes to keep the class engaged. Lecture exams are out of his study guides so as long as you take good notes and use the study guide then an A is possible. Was pretty sad that he won't be teaching next quarter.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor was the hardest one in my 2years college life. I took this course for prereq for the master degree and I had to spend every day and every night to study. The lecture is good and he explains everything in details but the lecture and lab test are pretty hard and could be tricky if you do not memorize all of it. it Requires perfection.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO40C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible horrible horrible. He rushes through lectures. Doesnt follow the textbook outline. It is basically self teaching because nothing from his lectures make sense. Dont ask him a question during an exam because he will make you feel stupid.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL40BC
• 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:

I took for Melia for B and C; BEST decision ever! I wish I took him for A too. His lectures were clear and easy to understand. He makes me enjoy learning about Anatomy and Physiology. He also has fun labs. He's one of my favorite professors. I'm glad to have taken his B and C class before he retired. He definitely deserves a good retirement!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took the whole BIO40ABC series with Melia and he was a great teacher, one of my favorite professors and classes of all time. Really funny and makes learning simple with the study guides. He tells you what's on the exam and like other students say, you really don't need the text book. Class notes are all you need. An A is definitely achievable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Finished the entire Bio40 A,B,C series with Martin and I must say that he is a good professor. Reading the textbook is a must to understand the material as well as doing the lab book. Getting good grades in his class is not difficult if you are willing to put a lot of effort in this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are long and he is not enthusiastic. His tests are very tricky. He tests on lecture material, does not use power point or post lectures so if you miss something, you will get it wrong on the exam. He does not return emails and NEVER told the class about the STEM center where you can get help from tutors. Don't recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 40A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Uses notecards during lecture for attendance. Labs are fun but covers a lot of materials as well as lectures!!! TAKE NOTES. Don't really need text, but lab manual is a must! Gives really helpful study guides so use them !!!! 3 Online quizzes, 3 lab quizzes, 2 lab exams, 1 final exam. study study study the pictures/slides and study guides on etudes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 40B
• 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:

Extremely difficult !!! His exams are very very difficult and his class is more like boot camp!!!! Do not take him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When preparing for lab quizzes and lecture exams study the outline of the study guide it pretty much reflects on the exam. You are able to take online quizzes multiple times with the time limit of 2 hrs. Over all class was tough for me to be honest. STUDY HARD and GOODLUCK! I'm going to continue taking melia for the A&P series.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Melia is a hard tester. The first test I got a B, as well as the lecture but he did warn us that after that test it wouldn't get any easier. I would think his lectures are clear but when it came to the test, it wasn't at all. I didn't pass this class because of the last two lecture exams. Use the text book to pass the class instead of his notes

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Strict teacher , with a lot of rules (can cost you points). Must attend lectures and labs are mandatory. Lectures are dry and straightforward. Provides study guides which are helpful for lecture exams, but tests are tricky for an already hard subject. When it comes to the lab portion you may memorize 120 items with 13 on the test. Goodluck!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO40B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Very engaging lectures. Super intelligent, down to earth guy! I felt really well prepared for other bio classes I took after this. His exams are not easy, but his outlines and online quizzes are totally preparatory for the exams. You'll do fine if you study those and come to class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have had a great experience with Melia. He is clear in his expectations from his students. They way he lays out the course makes us reiterate materials and really prepare for his exams. Great teacher that prepares you for university level courses. I am actually learning in his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Martin is a very clear and very fair teacher. He has a very clear outline that he follows and tells you what you need to know on his tests. Once you get his testing style down it is very possible to get an A, very straightforward in his testing

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO40BANDC
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Unorganized & often gives info that is inconsistent with the text. Wastes time by going off on tangents. I took B&C with Martin & for both he ran out of time delivering material for the final. Also treats students like children.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO40BANDC
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Martin is a great teacher. He is very organized with his lectures and notes. He is very approachable and no games. A nice guy and knows his stuff. Wish I would have taken him for 40 A too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO40C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

goes off on tangents when answering questions in class, needs to learn to tell people what belongs in office hours; questions are fine when you can actually get through the material but literally a third of the class' topics was covered in 2 lectures at the end because so much time was wasted - a good chunk of which is still on the quizzes

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Treats us like little kids with a lot of dumb strict rules. Easy A just do study guides by reading textbook and study it questions r same on test. no comprehensive final. Never went to lecture, did study guide and got A's on all tests. lab boring never to leave early. goes over everything very thoroughly in labs. easier and clear then roseann berg

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Treats students like elementary school kids. This is college and we are adults.