Norman Marten - Moorpark College

Professor: Norman Marten

Department: TBD

College: Moorpark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MICRM01
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is not a bad professor. Most students go into micro (and reading Dr. Martens rate my professor review) and already create a difficulty level in their mind. My suggestion is to focus only on what he says during the lecture and read the book if you absolutely do not understand what he taught. This class is challenging but doable. I got a high A!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MICRM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he is the worst professor I've ever seen in my life. Never take classes with him. Really bad experiences. He doesn't care about the students. He even doesn't answer your emails.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MICRO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, learned a lot from his class. He's fair. He makes himself available to his students during office hours when you have questions, but you also have to read the textbook before going to class because everything makes more sense.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MICRM01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Marten is really great! I'm not sure why the negative feedback? His lectures are long but he cracks jokes if you pay attention and he really lights up if you engage with the material. He wants everyone to succeed. Super helpful in lab and doesn't micromanage. Really not as bad as the syllabus makes it seem. Make friends with your lab bench.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MICRM01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Marten can be helpful sometimes, but the textbook is your best friend. Take notes on what he spends most time on in lecture, for the rest READ THE TEXTBOOK. 1-3 quizzes EVERYDAY, 5 exams (doesn't drop the lowest), 3 papers, disease report 15-20min presentation, service project 5 minute presentation, unknown project, on top many labs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHSOMO1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

study guides are worthless, do not waste your time on them. you will never find the answers even if you read the book or google. Never ask him to see your test after you see your grade because for sure he will assume that your going to steal the tests. heavy lectures, and long and booooring labs.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MICROM01
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to write 3+ papers and do two presentations on top of over 50 labs and extra hw this is the class for you. This is the HARDEST professor Ive ever had. Hes unapproachable, acts like youre an inconvenience when you do ask ?s.. Dont study off his slides because thats not on the test. He treats this as a graduate class. Do not take him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHSOMO1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marten is amazing. He is extremely knowledgeable in these subjects and he 100% knows what he is talking about. He gives you all the material you need to succeed. His lectures are heavy and you will need to review it, but its very manageable. His office is always open & he will always respond back to emails in a timely manner. Very caring!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MICRM01
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Norman is a very nice guy but he hasn't taught in three years. He knows the information for the most part but he isn't great at helping others understand it. He gives 5 exams throughout the semester and I'm not going to lie, they are the hardest tests I've ever taken. This class is no joke, a classmate quit their job and they got an A so its doable

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MICRB01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class made me fall in love with Microbiology and Prof Marten helped me with that! He is challenging but if you work hard, study often and persevere you can get a good grade. Being enthusiastic about the class only helps! My lab class loved him so much we all bought him a present at the end of the semester - I think that says it all! Miss him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MICROM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expect a quiz every week: 5 questions, so 45 is a B, & missing more than one really adds up. The exams themselves are murderously hard, but doable if you spend enough time studying. Combo multiple choice and some conceptual essays. Lab bench group work, plus group projects and presentation, and a solo presentation disease report. Helpful teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great coverage of basics and easy to follow. When it comes to studying you will have your plate full.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great interest level coming into the class and the material was awesome. Microbiology with whatever teacher you take will be extremely difficult. Professor Marten is great at explaining the material and an extremely intelligent professor but has NO enthusiasm and makes the class such a bore. Makes the class a dread to attend!Dont recommend!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MICROMO1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Marten is extremely helpful, makes himself available to all students and provides everyone with sufficient information for his tests. The class is very demanding and requires personal motivation to stay on track. In order to succeed in this class, he wants you to want and show your effort to earn a certain grade. As long as you try, he'll help!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Get prepared to ask people who work in this field your questions. Have someone help you with this course ! its too much to do on your own.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

this guy is beast he goes ham

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MICROM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Be sure to have a schedule that can accommodate the workload of this class. While the class is intense, Professor Marten doesn't try to surprise you with material found outside of the course. I personally found that the slides and handouts provided were sufficient for tests. Use office hours wisely and focus on concepts rather than memorization.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MICROM01
• 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:

Excellent, but difficult teacher. An A is feasible, but will be a lot of work. Anticipate what the essay questions on the test will be in class (he drops hints). I studied for 6 straight hours before each test and was able to pull out an A on most of them. Nice, super helpful, and explains the material very well. His class is work, however.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MICRM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marten is extremely helpful, loves teaching micro, and is very clear during lecture & lab. Always asks if everyone is understanding prior to moving on. The material is VERY difficult. I've never studied so hard! But he makes passing the class possible. Attend lecture, pay attention, do his study guides & review notes/powerpt! I recommend!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MICROM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Marten knows microbiology very well, and you can tell he loves the subject. He's very willing to explain. His tests are difficult and do require studying and making use of his study guides, but they are doable. If you are willing to put in the work (and a great deal of it), then you will be able to pass this class