Marcus McEllistrem - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Professor: Marcus McEllistrem

Department: TBD

College: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seems like a nice guy, but is very unorganized. He does't leave enough time to get through all the problem sets during lecture, and also randomly leaves the room for half of the class so you can't ask him questions as you're working on the problems. He only updates grades once in a blue moon so you never truly know what your grade is.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will have to purchase an access key to the book online to do annotated readings. He makes you read the text and work on problems in class. He does not reserve enough time to do the problems so you will often never see them finished. Does not grade assignments. Posts assignments late at night (midnight) and expects them done. STAY AWAY

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CHEM106
• 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:

He was extremely hard to talk to at first, but after asking him one question in lab I realized he is so easy to talk to and really wants you to do well. He is really specific about what he wants in your lab turn-ins and will dock you points for small things but is so willing to help that getting good scores is easy if you are willing to try.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CHEM103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

McEllistream is the best professor I've ever had. I have him for my lab instructor for chem 103. I am not good at chemistry at all, and he does a great job walking you through every step of the lab. He challenges you, but always gives you clear answers to the questions you ask. One of the most caring people I have ever met. Highly recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McEllistrem was my lab professor, and he gave very clear guidelines every week for our lab reports and how he would grade them. Pretty easy grader, and we got the graded ones back. He helps make sure we understand the material. Definitely recommend him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr McEllistrem is my Chem 213 lab professor, I also had him for Chem 115 lab. He is a very good professor. He gives clear guidelines on what is expected and will go above and beyond help you understand the material. He a great guy and makes chem lab enjoyable! Highly recommend him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McEllistrem is great. He is funny and knowledgeable and knows when to sweat the small stuff, and when to let it slide.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• 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:

Really great professor! Super chill, really easy going. Good at explaining concepts in lab that lecture prof wasn't clear on. Definitely recommend him as a professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MSCI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

McEllistrem is a great professor. Him teaching materials science really is great, and he keeps the classes interesting and fun. He has a great sense of humor and will communicate with the class, so don't be afraid to speak up. Very helpful when meeting outside of class as well. The only slightly difficult part of the class is the open ended labs.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MSCI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Quite the fun teacher for this class! I really enjoy having him for Materials Science, and I think teaching it is his true calling. He's very interactive with the class and is fun to joke around with. (Magic Cup!) This course has been a breeze with him teaching it. The only complaint I have is the openness of the labs. PS: Liquid Nitrogen on demand

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CHEM213
• 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:

cool prof, and geeky. tests on stats, so be warned! ghost in lab, but final project was whatever we wanted, which was cool. did ok in class at end. I think I got a higher grade than I earned?

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is extremely difficult if you don't have a substantial background in chemistry. He is a very good professor and knows if half the class fails his tests he didn't do something right so he curves them . I recommend him for a teacher but this class is a lot of work.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

good teacher, wants you to learn, helps you to learn. Tests are designed to test what you know, not screw you over. Has good method to "curve" tests

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, and very easy to talk to. Don't be afraid to talk about anything with him, he's a really great guy. Given the material he has to cover and the time he has to do it in, the amount of studying is quite a bit, but it will pay off come test time.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he makes his tests impossible to pass every single time!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is gotta be the best prof i have ever had-go mickey

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really a good Prof. for a 100 level class.. Take his class if you can!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CHEM115
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very good teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is no push over. I had two years of good high school chemistry and still needed to study a decent amount to get an A. Very willing to help and dont be shocked if he knows your name after a week of class ;)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful Professor who is willing to helpout a lot, even with problems that dont deal with Chemsitry. I highly recommend him and would take more of his classes when they are offered.