Patrick McArthur - Northwest Florida State College

Professor: Patrick McArthur

Department: TBD

College: Northwest Florida State College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

10/10 recommend Dr. Mac if you are going into the medical field. Don't let the negative reviews discourage you. Highly recommend recording his lectures to listen to later while studying. FLashcards, his lab manual, and the self-control to sit down and learn. He loves to see you apply knowledge, be prepared to think! Can't wait for A&P 2.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him. Seems like a simple and a pretty much laid back class. However Once you get closer to final, he takes off with all of these tests. Ive never struggled in college but with his class I definitely was stressed out among others. Exams are insane you will have 25 multiple choice ?then 5 essay questions that are worth 40 points or more.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086C
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof McArthur is a true gem. If youre looking for a sign to take him, this is it! Hes not like most professors. His lab manual (only thing required) will help you later in life. His tests are real life situations. Come to class, take notes in your lab manual, and you will pass with an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor McArthur is a great teacher... only to those going into the medical field. IF YOU ARE NOT GOING INTO THE MEDICAL FIELD, DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor McArthur is definitely my favorite professor at NWFSC. He is very dedicated to his work and clearly lays out everything you need to know in each lecture. Be prepared to take lots of notes and listen closely. It is definitely a difficult class if you don't study and use the handbook that he writes himself. I loved this class and this prof.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There were two test and one research paper. Entire lecture notes and study guide were given. However, there was no online guidance. I was expecting weekly or monthly updates on what we were learning about. It's all about memorizing. I have no idea what I learned from this course, or what part of the body I was studying. Good luck.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Mac is tough but he is a very nice instructor and he prepares you for going into the medical field. If you are only taking this class for a credit then take someone else. If you are taking it to go into a medical field take Dr Mac you will learn. Its not easy but its beneficial.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Because of Covid, I had to finish anatomy and physiology 1 online. Prof. McArthur was the best teacher I have ever had in person. When we switched to online, he became impossible to reach and no longer taught the material. He posted a word document with the information and expected you to learn it yourself. Overall, if you can take in person, do it

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor made me want to learn. The subject didn't matter. He is a great professor. I enjoyed his class VERY VERY much. 10/10

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ABSOLUTE AMAZING INSTRUCTOR! I took his class for both A&P I & II. It was tough, don't get me wrong. But he has such great lectures and he explains everything very well. He keeps class intertaining too, probably the only class that I could stand for 3 hrs 2x a week (haha). He replies very quickly and I was able to makeup exams if needed. Take him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AANDP1AANDP2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McArthur is the most knowledgeable and down to earth professor you could ask for. He knows what he's talking about and he makes it relatable to real world situations. Listen to the man, do what he says,and apply his class to your professional life moving forward.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. McArthur is a great teacher and very laid back. His class is hard but he makes things simple. He is very understanding about missing class/tests. Also his online classes are very easy!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took A&P 1 &2 with Dr. McArthur. He's the best. Very few graded items. Tests are multiple choice and short answer and some diagraming.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BSC1005
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice but never answers emails. 1 test plus report is all. Never heard from after class moved online due to virus; he has 3 days b4 turning grades in but no one has any grades yet. I don't know what I got on the test over 7 weeks ago. I hope for an A but I'm completely in the dark. In class, if u miss a day u miss a lot; all lecture. Don't use book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085BSC1086
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McArthur is a great teacher. He makes you actually learn the material, not just memorize it. Tests are composed of two parts: one multiples choice section and essay section with extra credit. By far my favorite class. Can't recommend him enough! However, be prepared to work for your grade. Come to every class and study hard!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor McArthur is the BEST of the best! His lectures are amazing and you are always learning. You can't skip class because he covers always something that you need to know. You really, really have to study but it is worth it. He is an awesome professor and he is always accessible and ready to support you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086C
• 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:

A great professor. Took him for A&P I and II. Easy to understand and tells you exactly what's expected on tests. Lots of information to learn, but he gives tons of extra credit on tests. Try not to miss because he goes over quite a lot in one class. A really funny guy too, you will enjoy being in class. Overall a real gem of a teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085C
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down, the best professor I've ever had. It's a lot of information and takes a lot of time outside of class to study. He explains the information through pictures and scenarios to make it easier to understand. The tests are made with patient/provider situations and gives you a better understanding of the medical field. Would take again!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BSC1086
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this professor for Anatomy 1 and 2. Made As in both classes. You have to be willing to put in the work if you want to pass. He lays it all out for you and you will know what to study for. Hes fair in grading. If you do not pass it was totally your own choice. Hes a rare find in this world!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BSC1085
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McArthur is an amazing professor! A&P is a hard class, but with his lab manual and detailed lectures it was easy to pass. Don't take this class if you don't study, this is hard material to learn, but he gives a ton of extra credit on tests and is very willing to go over things in detail until they are understood. 10/10 highly recommend.