Scott Murdoch - Moraine Valley Community College

Professor: Scott Murdoch

Department: TBD

College: Moraine Valley Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Murdoch is the best professor you can chose for Anatomy and Physiology. I took him for Bio 180 + 181, and he made me absolutely love anatomy. Hes clear with lectures, but dont forget to read the book, and work hard all throughout the semester. I got high grades, it is possible if you put in the effort. You wont regret taking him!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall a great guy. Just have to put in the time and effort. Also, there are no surprises on his lecture exams. Study the power points slides, and understand the concepts rather than memorizing. Labs were straight forward as well. No surprises. Tells you exactly what to study for lab. Def. recommend him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Murdoch is a great professor he makes you work hard for your grade and his material is fair. The lab tests are not that bad. The lecture exams are certainly difficult but fair. Mr. Murdoch will help you if you have questions and his lecture notes are clear and to the point. I would highly recommend this teacher for Anatomy and Physiology.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Murdoch does a lot of talking and it can be hard to pay attention to in class. When classes switched to online, it was sooooooo much easier. If you want to take him, do NOT listen to his lectures. Be prepared to teach yourself.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO180181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher I took BIO180 and BIO181 with him. He explains the material the easy way so everyone who really wants to learn something will definitely learn from his lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I regret taking him! DOES NOT TEACH AT ALL! VERY RUDE AND NOT HELPFUL. I don' know why others will rate him good. I will always put time into this class and I will alway receive bad grades on my assignments. he takes points off from everything. doesn' give back your work(test, quizzes). Optional assignments that DONT BOOST your grade. LIES!!!!!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Murdoch talks. A LOT. My class was an hour and fifty minutes and he talked the whole time. I wanted to die. It was just college 101 and he took it so seriously but I guess it didnt matter cuz it was just a 1 credit class. We just had quizzes and worksheets obviously it wasnt hard at all he just is so boring and talks so much

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend this teacher. Lab practicals are easy if you study everything on the sheet you get prior to exam. Lecture exams are HEAVY! Even with studying his practice quizzes, watching his youtube videos over and over, and practicing the quizzes in the textbook GOOD LUCK! very hard teacher, he does offer extra credit at the end of course

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't know how this professor has a high rating. I wish I never took him. His lectures are so difficult, but his lab practicals are definitely doable. Unless you're willing to put in your 110% and study all night long, don't take him. He doesn't round even if you have an 89.99. Gives unnecessary quizzes that bring down your grade. Good Luck!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever he drops the lowest quiz grade & not the test. Very rude4 exams 4 practicals 4 quizzes optional assignments that don't bring your grade. Makes class so difficult, doesn't round grade, eg. 79.98%to 80%Doesn't help at all (during lab)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Murdoch for BIO 180 as a returning student. He was straight to the point with everything. He talks alot and is a pretty fun person. Didn't do so well since i was rusty with science. He has shares his notes with you and it can be helpful with some quiz and test. Study Hard! Show up for class! Alot of Extra Credit! Recommend

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's very knowledgable about the subject, but he kinda makes you feel dumb when you ask questions. Tests are difficult, but lab practicals are easy. Gives optional assignments online that boost your grade a bit. But he gives out quizzes that literally just bring down your grade. This class is already hard, but his class is unnecessarily hard.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO180181
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Murdoch is a great teacher, I took his class for both BiO180 and BIO 181. He explains the material very well. The exams and labs are not hard as long as you study his power points.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he is a very respectful professor, explains everything in this lecture so you understand everything but you have to attend his classes to get all information you need, he is tough grader though, makes you work hard for your grade, his tests and exams are fair, not hard at all, everything in the powerpoint .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his hybrid anatomy 2 class and I'm almost done. All I have to say is he's an awesome teacher and very organized. I struggled with his tests but Aced all of his practicals. He also gives out extra credit assignments which helps and gives you the option to do his homework assignments. I recommend him 100%

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COL101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was calm, laid back and kept it real. This now mandatory class was very beneficial to me succeeding my first semester in college. The class has helped me identify both my strengths and weaknesses. I am using the strategies taught in this class and I'm doing quite well in ALL courses taken.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO181
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is very straightforward, he is organized, his lectures are interesting and he will help whenever asked. The tests are based on the objectives. It's a college level anatomy class so don't expect it to be easy but if you pay attention and study this class will be a breeze.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His lecture are not good. Near the end of the semester he kept noticing mistakes on his power point. You are only graded on quizzes and exams. If you misspell a word on the lab practical you get points taken off. He makes the class harder than it has to be.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO180181
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite teacher. Makes you work for your grade. Lecture is on all power point and lab is self-taught. Gives extra credit on each practical and two out of class options. If you don't show up you will lose points. I enjoyed both bio 180 and 181 with him as long as you study and practice for practicals you will thrive in his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO180
• 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:

Mr. Murdoch is a great teacher. He really knows the human body. He can go off on tangents but he gets back on track. All his lecture ppts, study aids, practice exams, and practice worksheets are on canvas. Take notes on those before lecture and add his comments during lecture and you'll be good to go.