Marc Perkins - Orange Coast College

Professor: Marc Perkins

Department: TBD

College: Orange Coast College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Truly one of the best professors I have ever had. I took his class in Spring of 2019 and am still using his study guides in my tougher classes to brush up on concepts. I was skeptical of the flipped classroom format at first, but I came to love it. His study guides contain everything you need to know and they're super thorough. He's so nice as well

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL185
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at OCC. Extremely caring and funny. His passion for the subject is obvious and he wants his students to succeed. It's not an easy class, but passing is very manageable and an A is very attainable. There are more to factor into your grades than just tests. Take pictures of everything during diversity labs and study them!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL185
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is flipped, you learn the material yourself. However, he provides learning guides which contains almost everything you need to know for exams. Although attendance isn't required, going to class and asking for clarification is extremely helpful. Even more, he reviews material and provides examples that are helpful for the response section.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO180L
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Perkins' lab for BIO 180 and he was really great. He was passionate about the topic and always willing to help his students. It was a hard lab due to the 3 lab exams (I had to study my butt off) but I think it was worth it. He cares for his students, is always accessible, keeps up with grading, and is just really great.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

HE DOES NOT TEACH! It is a flipped classroom. You come to class ASKING HIM QUESTIONS after having read his 20-70 page learning guides he personally has written. Not my style of learning tbh. If you want a teacher to teach at you, he isn't your guy. Will he answer alI your q? YES. Do the end of the unit problems or else you won't pass any exams.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• 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:

This is a tough class. Getting a C or B is easy, an A requires lots of work. This is seriously not your typical biology class, 50% lecture and 50% lab to make up the total grade. Total of exams: 3 lectures, 3 lab and 1 lecture final. Lots of readings, workloads, weekly worksheets. Exams can be tricky at times, MUST do the study guide to do well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL185
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't like your typical bio class; personally didn't like it. There's little to no lecture, just learning packets that you are asked to read/study. Exams are very much critical thinking/memorization. He's a good guy but as a teacher, I would've liked to see him teach more. Almost every class he does quiz pool questions that're worth pts.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher and his learning guides are a m a z i n g. He does lecture a bit for every class. This class requires a lot of studying. The multiple choice Q's in exams are really hard if you don't study well. Ask lots of questions if you don't understand the material. This class was tough but it really broadened my horizons.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• 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:

Perkins is an interesting person whom I respect. However, he will teach you nothing. This bio class is a flipped classroom. The exams range from hard to impossible. If you put the time into memorizing bulk amounts of useless information and selling your soul to this class, you can do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He wants you to learn the basics of the material on your own and come to class ready to ask questions and discuss. I enjoyed this method of teaching over standard powerpoint lectures. He's very knowledgeable in his field and is eager to help you succeed. Do the work, and your'e guaranteed to do well. 10/10 would recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was the first class I took where it is a flipped classroom (up to student to know the material before class and ask questions the next day). Despite this sounding scary, it really isn't. Once you start reading the material and answering pre-written worksheets, it starts to become really manageable. Three tests and an accumulative final

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall, he's a really great guy who's really passionate about the subject that he teaches. All of the information that you need to know is provided in the study guides he provides for each unit. Study them WELL, and you will be fine. Lab exams are difficult if you DON'T prepare well. Really nice guy, extremely understanding, and reasonable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Perkins is such a great professor, who really is enthusiastic about the topics he teaches, and want all of his students to do well. He is very fair, as long as you put in effort and do the pre-readings before class. This really prepares you for transferring, and you will thoroughly learn about each topic he covers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best professor ever. I recommend every students to take him because you will learn alot from him even the class was alittle tough. He will prepare you very well for upper division when you transfer to university

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• 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 best professors I've ever taken. Really, really tough on the first few exams but you eventually WILL get used to it if you put in the time and effort. Uses a free textbook, which is nice, but also supplements it with his own lecture notes which are more useful. Expect to basically memorize (and be able to apply) those notes .

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lecture Exams: Very similar to the question he gives in the learning guides/study guides. Requires fluent understanding of material, open ended questions like "Explain to me how X works" Lab Exams: Bold print terms in the lab manual. Almost pure memorization. He's a great professor. I would elaborate but RMP doesn't give enough space. Take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL185L
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Only had him for lab, not for lecture. He's a very friendly professor, and is very easy to make a connection with. Knowledgeable and helpful, and enthusiastic about science. Will go out of his way to help you out with any questions you have, and is very supportive if you're trying to get a job in the field of science. Great lab professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture exams are similar in difficulty to BIO 180, but lab for this class is WAY more work, about twice that of bio 180 lab. Lots of points from worksheets/hw to buffer exam scores, difficult lab exams. Amazing professor and a hilarious person, very enjoyable to be around. By far my favorite professor at OCC so far in the 2 years I've been here.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL185
• 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:

His class is hard but i think A is achievable,STUDY AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE FOR HIS LAB EXAM, IT'S EASY IF YOU STUDY AHEAD (have to know everything). His test for lecture is kind of difficult. This class needs LOTS of studying . Go in his office hour to get help, you ll need it. Got a B because i didn't try hard enough :'(

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Flipped classrooms work well if you are on top of everything and come to class prepared. If you are neither of these, you will be forced to cram and it will not end well for you. It is evident Perkins is very intelligent and knows a lot so you just have to get the info out of him by asking questions. He is extremely organized. I'd take again.