Steven Mackie - Pima Community College

Professor: Steven Mackie

Department: TBD

College: Pima Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mackie is a really good teacher! I myself who didn't take any Chem classes before did learn a lot from him. He heavy lectures through the whole class and every week there's a quiz. Lots of chances to get extra credit. takes long to put grades in d2l. 4 exams and one of them is optional to replace previous exam. Overall, great teacher and funny.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Mackie is a great prof. hes caring and an all around great guy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO156
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, Steve is a good teacher- but also, he is very old school! Think overhead projector. The worst part for me is that he talks for the whoole class. No class participation or interactive components, except the occasional lab. This can make the lecture very. . .very. . . boring. The fact that he's funny does make this almost tolerable! (Almost)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Steve is amazing. He truly cares about teaching and making it easy for students to pass. All you have to do is show up do the work and you will get an A. He loves to talk, but I enjoyed every minute of his class. Would 100% recommend to anyone needing to take a BIO class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Show up and pay attention, you'll pass. Be ready for weekly quizzes (answers to next quiz on are the key!) If you answer the thought questions, you will get pretty much every question to every quiz and exam. LOTS of extra credit. Very lenient, but don't leave after break, you'll miss half the lecture.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• 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 this over summer, and I highly suggest taking Steve's class! He gives you all the material you need+more to be able to pass! He tells you exactly what you need to know for exams+quizzes. He also has lots of EC. He is answers all questions and is always willing to help extra if you need it. He also makes the material interesting! Good luck!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Steve's lectures can be super long, especially in a 5 week summer course, but he is sweet and caring. Gaining points before final exam is so easy, that on final you are not worried at all about getting an A in the class even if you fail exam. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Caring professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO105IN
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Steven's class was always a fun time. There are no exams except the option final, but chances are you won't have to worry about taking it as long as you keep up with the work. He gives take home quizzes, but they're all fairly easy, just thought provoking at times. He accepts any late work with only a -25% penalty. I highly recommend his class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Possibly one of the best teachers I have ever had. Science is nowhere near my favorite subject, but this class made me rethink that. I learned a lot that I can apply to my everyday life.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Steve is one of the MOST AMAZING teachers I've ever encountered. He cares about his students, and prepares you for every quiz, exam and lab by going over it again and again in detail. He is very lecture heavy, however; his lectures are funny and he gives absolutely hysterical examples so you wont forget. I highly recommend his classes to anyone.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO156
• 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:

Steve is very passionate about biology. He gives you a list of "Thought Questions" and a packet with all the materials he will go over in the semester. Completing the thought questions, visiting his office hours, and attend class will help your grade A LOT. His lectures are heavy and his exams can be intimidating.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have never rated a professor before and I'm glad this is the first professor I have decided to rate. Steve is really laid back, and to be honest, quite funny. He has some extra credit opportunities which are always helpful, and although his classes are lecture heavy, he clearly states the main points of focus to succeed in future quizzes & tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO156
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Steve is AMAZING!!! His lectures are long but fun! He has great sense of humor so I promise you won't fall asleep :) Material was pretty clear for me. He is gives you hilarious examples on every topic so you won't forget!! I really recommend taking his classes! He is a great teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mackie is honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had so far in my college journey. He is a master of his field and is willing to pass all his knowledge on to make sure we succeed in our future careers. Mackie also provides a lot of before hand help on exams as well as tells us what exactly is going to be on the exam so we are prepared.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO156
• 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 Mr. Mackie's 5 week summer class and it was one of the easiest college courses I have ever taken. The lectures are pretty interesting. We did a lot of quizzes whose questions were all short answer but he gives you a study guide for the class so it's easy. The final exam is optional. Overall, Mr Mackie is a really nice guy and great teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this 5 hour class over the summer and it was very lecture heavy especially since he goes on a lot of tangents. Class can be very long if you keep looking at the clock. However, if you pay attention, you should do good in the class. Take good, detailed notes and focus on the thought questions! Do that and you should get an A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No book needed. Weekly quizzes. Extra credit. All group projects. Optional written final.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved him! He's funny during his lectures and very clear on grading. There is a quiz or exam every week which sucks, but he gives you all the material that will be on them beforehand. Don't skip class because you will quickly fall behind, but I would take him again!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you want to pass just show up and take notes and you'll receive an easy A. He gives a lot of quizzes, but if you take notes you'll have nothing to worry about. They are also take home quizzes. There is a lot of working in groups for this class. Overall very funny teacher and great class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO156IN
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His class is so easy! He gives you all the materials you need to ace the quizzes and exams! I highly recommend taking his class.