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I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. 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Also, the exams are proctored online, and after staring at a computer for 2 hours it is almost impossible to not fall asleep.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-01-07 22:40:39 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"19db6f2c3867eda1ccf0ee0c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTU1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. 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It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. It doesn't help that the test grades have a huge emphasis on the final grade and that there was no discussion section which hinders the learning experience, but at least the curve is generous enough.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-23 15:23:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQxNTk1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Laplante has very engaging lectures for an online format, and are broken into short videos by topic. Topics are interesting and well covered. He does not allow extensions ever. Tests are very difficult. I got around 75% avg, which was above class avg of ~55%. I've heard around 70% is good enough for an A. BIS assignments are ez points. 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The high weight of exams adds to the stress.\"},{\"aspect\":\"overall\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"Good class, but not easy. You'll get a solid overview of business and Mark is an intelligent professsor, but he's very demanding. The lectures and videos aren't clear and you definitely will have to ask for outside help or look up youtube or khanacademy videos on business. Tests include having to use a webcam to make sure your not cheating.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-11-21 22:31:38 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"cb63d5d997101d2e297361ca\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDY4MDU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"He expects his students to learn EVERYTHING in the readings he assigns and absorb every small detail in his videos. The averages for online GB310 exams this semester are Cs & Ds; he claims he will not curve the class after our last exam. Probably the worst professor I've ever had. Do not take GB310 if at all possible. It's too much work for a BC.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-13 22:29:48 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"1886a73efb86bb56f4744184\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc1OTEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"I like that this class is online, but Mark definitely makes you work for your grade.  The course is well organized & lecture videos are clear, but assessment preparation packets are way easier than the content on exams.  Gives you a good overview on business but difficult.  He did curve at the end of class but made it clear to not expect it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-29 21:28:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"fe397392655b0b422261ccb9\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ2NDI2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is a pretty arrogant and opinionated.  That said, he knows finance and accounting well and is able to communicate his knowledge of these concepts effectively and in an interesting way.  This course covers a lot, so prepare to get a glimpse of things but not go to in depth.  The tests aren't easy, so at the very least do the practice quizzes.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-05-27 02:55:46 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"18c0771a7a8ad2a11229ba19\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjU5OTA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were difficult to follow; Mark doesn't follow a clear outline. The readings were very helpful.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-12-08 15:11:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"5640aacf34190a2de91b388a\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzkxNzkz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will want to quit after the first week because of his attitude in the videos and ridiculous syllabus test. LaPlante means business. HOWEVER, his module readings are very well organized and super helpful. I learned a bunch from the class and my notes will be helpful in the workforce. Exams were simple and straight forward. Take it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-12-09 00:08:43 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"478d6893c1fc4be22da1d623\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDAyMTg3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This guy has a serious attitude in his videos. For a class that's directed for \\\"Non-Business Majors\\\" he definitely needs to have a different way of explaining concepts. The tests are frustratingly difficult. His opinion videos for business in society are irritatingly arrogant and sound like he's talking down to you. Not a fan of this guy as a prof.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-14 15:02:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"55071c1f307496cb94645112\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDUxNTky\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"If you're looking for an easy online class, this is not the one for you. I was unprepared for the first exam, and my grade reflected that. However, I did all the readings, assessment preparations, and videos for the second exam and found the exam to be very easy. All materials to be successful are given, just use them and spend time with material.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-20 15:12:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkwNDAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This online class is NOT a blowoff class. The material is interesting, but slacking off will come to bite you in the butt (I experienced this firsthand). There are 3 big tests along with the occasional assignment you do in an online discussion board. The tests are challenging, but the video lectures are very well done.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-25 16:32:55 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9d9cba17715c983590e76f2d\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTIyNzA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst professor I have ever had. Very opinionated, the syllabus is actually comical to read because it is so unfair. This is an online class and it is for non business majors yet my tutor who is an accountant could barely help me in some Aspects.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-05-11 03:15:07 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9df8e73816fb0e3949ac2043\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjgyODU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst professor I've ever had!! He expected students to know everything in this class. The midterms contain too much details. I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You really have to work to get a good grade in this class. I somehow squeaked out with a B, but that's because I had to do A LOT the week before the tests. Keep up with the lectures and actually do the readings and you should be ok. Also don't forget about the easy points with the groupwork because that'll save you.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-05-12 14:31:31 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDgzNjc1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. 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He did curve at the end of class but made it clear to not expect it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-29 21:28:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"fe397392655b0b422261ccb9\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ2NDI2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This guy has a serious attitude in his videos. For a class that's directed for \\\"Non-Business Majors\\\" he definitely needs to have a different way of explaining concepts. The tests are frustratingly difficult. His opinion videos for business in society are irritatingly arrogant and sound like he's talking down to you. 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All materials to be successful are given, just use them and spend time with material.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-20 15:12:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkwNDAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This online class is NOT a blowoff class. The material is interesting, but slacking off will come to bite you in the butt (I experienced this firsthand). There are 3 big tests along with the occasional assignment you do in an online discussion board. The tests are challenging, but the video lectures are very well done.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-25 16:32:55 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9d9cba17715c983590e76f2d\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTIyNzA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You really have to work to get a good grade in this class. I somehow squeaked out with a B, but that's because I had to do A LOT the week before the tests. Keep up with the lectures and actually do the readings and you should be ok. Also don't forget about the easy points with the groupwork because that'll save you.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-05-12 14:31:31 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDgzNjc1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"1 of my hardest classes at UW, I easily spent 16-18hrs every week on this class, but it was all worth it. I learned so much in this class, and the videos were very well done. He is extremely strict with deadlines and is very unaccommodating which is a pain in the ass, but otherwise he is very good and a solid choice. I highly recommend him.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-30 20:41:50 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"312b5a7af7a9583d7e80c4ae\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjE3NzE5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. 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It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. 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I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. 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Also, the exams are proctored online, and after staring at a computer for 2 hours it is almost impossible to not fall asleep.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-01-07 22:40:39 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"19db6f2c3867eda1ccf0ee0c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTU1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. 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It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. 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The tests are challenging, but the video lectures are very well done.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-25 16:32:55 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9d9cba17715c983590e76f2d\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTIyNzA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You really have to work to get a good grade in this class. I somehow squeaked out with a B, but that's because I had to do A LOT the week before the tests. Keep up with the lectures and actually do the readings and you should be ok. Also don't forget about the easy points with the groupwork because that'll save you.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-05-12 14:31:31 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDgzNjc1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"1 of my hardest classes at UW, I easily spent 16-18hrs every week on this class, but it was all worth it. I learned so much in this class, and the videos were very well done. He is extremely strict with deadlines and is very unaccommodating which is a pain in the ass, but otherwise he is very good and a solid choice. I highly recommend him.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-30 20:41:50 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"312b5a7af7a9583d7e80c4ae\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjE3NzE5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. The curve is huge because tests are super hard\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-01-07 08:03:30 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"980f36cf5f802608ba35f296\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQ4MDU2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This class was one of the worst experiences ever. The readings and the lecture videos posted are super easy to understand, but the exams don't match them at all. It also doesn't help that the professor is pretty unapproachable and there are no other assignments really but the exams. It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. It doesn't help that the test grades have a huge emphasis on the final grade and that there was no discussion section which hinders the learning experience, but at least the curve is generous enough.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-23 15:23:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQxNTk1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"}],\"evidence_count\":16,\"review_ids\":[\"cb63d5d997101d2e297361ca\",\"1886a73efb86bb56f4744184\",\"fe397392655b0b422261ccb9\",\"55071c1f307496cb94645112\",\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"9d9cba17715c983590e76f2d\",\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"312b5a7af7a9583d7e80c4ae\",\"980f36cf5f802608ba35f296\",\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\"],\"scope\":{\"historical\":true,\"instructors\":[{\"id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"name\":\"Mark Laplante\"}],\"review_year_end\":\"2021\",\"review_year_start\":\"2015\"},\"sentiment\":\"negative\",\"summary\":\"The course is consistently described as very difficult and demanding, requiring significant time investment and preparation for exams.\"},{\"aspect\":\"assessment\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"He expects his students to learn EVERYTHING in the readings he assigns and absorb every small detail in his videos. The averages for online GB310 exams this semester are Cs & Ds; he claims he will not curve the class after our last exam. Probably the worst professor I've ever had. Do not take GB310 if at all possible. It's too much work for a BC.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-13 22:29:48 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"1886a73efb86bb56f4744184\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc1OTEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"I like that this class is online, but Mark definitely makes you work for your grade.  The course is well organized & lecture videos are clear, but assessment preparation packets are way easier than the content on exams.  Gives you a good overview on business but difficult.  He did curve at the end of class but made it clear to not expect it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-29 21:28:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"fe397392655b0b422261ccb9\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ2NDI2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This guy has a serious attitude in his videos. For a class that's directed for \\\"Non-Business Majors\\\" he definitely needs to have a different way of explaining concepts. The tests are frustratingly difficult. His opinion videos for business in society are irritatingly arrogant and sound like he's talking down to you. Not a fan of this guy as a prof.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-14 15:02:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"55071c1f307496cb94645112\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDUxNTky\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"If you're looking for an easy online class, this is not the one for you. I was unprepared for the first exam, and my grade reflected that. However, I did all the readings, assessment preparations, and videos for the second exam and found the exam to be very easy. All materials to be successful are given, just use them and spend time with material.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-20 15:12:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkwNDAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This online class is NOT a blowoff class. The material is interesting, but slacking off will come to bite you in the butt (I experienced this firsthand). There are 3 big tests along with the occasional assignment you do in an online discussion board. 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I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"GenBus310 is an online class, and Mark provides lots of materials and opportunities to learn the content. However, his practice exams and review materials were extremely easy compared to how hard the exams were. Also, the exams are proctored online, and after staring at a computer for 2 hours it is almost impossible to not fall asleep.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-01-07 22:40:39 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"19db6f2c3867eda1ccf0ee0c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTU1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. 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It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. It doesn't help that the test grades have a huge emphasis on the final grade and that there was no discussion section which hinders the learning experience, but at least the curve is generous enough.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-23 15:23:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQxNTk1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Laplante has very engaging lectures for an online format, and are broken into short videos by topic. Topics are interesting and well covered. He does not allow extensions ever. Tests are very difficult. I got around 75% avg, which was above class avg of ~55%. I've heard around 70% is good enough for an A. BIS assignments are ez points. 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The high weight of exams adds to the stress.\"},{\"aspect\":\"overall\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"Good class, but not easy. You'll get a solid overview of business and Mark is an intelligent professsor, but he's very demanding. The lectures and videos aren't clear and you definitely will have to ask for outside help or look up youtube or khanacademy videos on business. Tests include having to use a webcam to make sure your not cheating.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-11-21 22:31:38 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"cb63d5d997101d2e297361ca\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDY4MDU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"He expects his students to learn EVERYTHING in the readings he assigns and absorb every small detail in his videos. The averages for online GB310 exams this semester are Cs & Ds; he claims he will not curve the class after our last exam. Probably the worst professor I've ever had. Do not take GB310 if at all possible. It's too much work for a BC.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-13 22:29:48 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"1886a73efb86bb56f4744184\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc1OTEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"I like that this class is online, but Mark definitely makes you work for your grade.  The course is well organized & lecture videos are clear, but assessment preparation packets are way easier than the content on exams.  Gives you a good overview on business but difficult.  He did curve at the end of class but made it clear to not expect it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-29 21:28:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"fe397392655b0b422261ccb9\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ2NDI2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is a pretty arrogant and opinionated.  That said, he knows finance and accounting well and is able to communicate his knowledge of these concepts effectively and in an interesting way.  This course covers a lot, so prepare to get a glimpse of things but not go to in depth.  The tests aren't easy, so at the very least do the practice quizzes.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-05-27 02:55:46 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"18c0771a7a8ad2a11229ba19\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjU5OTA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were difficult to follow; Mark doesn't follow a clear outline. The readings were very helpful.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-12-08 15:11:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"5640aacf34190a2de91b388a\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzkxNzkz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will want to quit after the first week because of his attitude in the videos and ridiculous syllabus test. LaPlante means business. HOWEVER, his module readings are very well organized and super helpful. I learned a bunch from the class and my notes will be helpful in the workforce. Exams were simple and straight forward. Take it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-12-09 00:08:43 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"478d6893c1fc4be22da1d623\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDAyMTg3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This guy has a serious attitude in his videos. For a class that's directed for \\\"Non-Business Majors\\\" he definitely needs to have a different way of explaining concepts. The tests are frustratingly difficult. His opinion videos for business in society are irritatingly arrogant and sound like he's talking down to you. 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All materials to be successful are given, just use them and spend time with material.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-20 15:12:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkwNDAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This online class is NOT a blowoff class. The material is interesting, but slacking off will come to bite you in the butt (I experienced this firsthand). There are 3 big tests along with the occasional assignment you do in an online discussion board. The tests are challenging, but the video lectures are very well done.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-25 16:32:55 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9d9cba17715c983590e76f2d\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTIyNzA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst professor I have ever had. Very opinionated, the syllabus is actually comical to read because it is so unfair. This is an online class and it is for non business majors yet my tutor who is an accountant could barely help me in some Aspects.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-05-11 03:15:07 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9df8e73816fb0e3949ac2043\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjgyODU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst professor I've ever had!! He expected students to know everything in this class. The midterms contain too much details. I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You really have to work to get a good grade in this class. I somehow squeaked out with a B, but that's because I had to do A LOT the week before the tests. Keep up with the lectures and actually do the readings and you should be ok. Also don't forget about the easy points with the groupwork because that'll save you.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-05-12 14:31:31 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDgzNjc1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"GenBus310 is an online class, and Mark provides lots of materials and opportunities to learn the content. However, his practice exams and review materials were extremely easy compared to how hard the exams were. Also, the exams are proctored online, and after staring at a computer for 2 hours it is almost impossible to not fall asleep.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-01-07 22:40:39 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"19db6f2c3867eda1ccf0ee0c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTU1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"1 of my hardest classes at UW, I easily spent 16-18hrs every week on this class, but it was all worth it. I learned so much in this class, and the videos were very well done. He is extremely strict with deadlines and is very unaccommodating which is a pain in the ass, but otherwise he is very good and a solid choice. I highly recommend him.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-30 20:41:50 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"312b5a7af7a9583d7e80c4ae\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjE3NzE5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. The curve is huge because tests are super hard\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-01-07 08:03:30 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"980f36cf5f802608ba35f296\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQ4MDU2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This class was one of the worst experiences ever. The readings and the lecture videos posted are super easy to understand, but the exams don't match them at all. It also doesn't help that the professor is pretty unapproachable and there are no other assignments really but the exams. It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. It doesn't help that the test grades have a huge emphasis on the final grade and that there was no discussion section which hinders the learning experience, but at least the curve is generous enough.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-23 15:23:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQxNTk1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Laplante has very engaging lectures for an online format, and are broken into short videos by topic. Topics are interesting and well covered. He does not allow extensions ever. Tests are very difficult. I got around 75% avg, which was above class avg of ~55%. I've heard around 70% is good enough for an A. BIS assignments are ez points. 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Also don't forget about the easy points with the groupwork because that'll save you.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-05-12 14:31:31 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDgzNjc1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"1 of my hardest classes at UW, I easily spent 16-18hrs every week on this class, but it was all worth it. I learned so much in this class, and the videos were very well done. He is extremely strict with deadlines and is very unaccommodating which is a pain in the ass, but otherwise he is very good and a solid choice. I highly recommend him.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-30 20:41:50 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"312b5a7af7a9583d7e80c4ae\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjE3NzE5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. The curve is huge because tests are super hard\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-01-07 08:03:30 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"980f36cf5f802608ba35f296\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQ4MDU2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This class was one of the worst experiences ever. The readings and the lecture videos posted are super easy to understand, but the exams don't match them at all. It also doesn't help that the professor is pretty unapproachable and there are no other assignments really but the exams. It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. 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The averages for online GB310 exams this semester are Cs & Ds; he claims he will not curve the class after our last exam. Probably the worst professor I've ever had. Do not take GB310 if at all possible. It's too much work for a BC.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-13 22:29:48 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"1886a73efb86bb56f4744184\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc1OTEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"I like that this class is online, but Mark definitely makes you work for your grade.  The course is well organized & lecture videos are clear, but assessment preparation packets are way easier than the content on exams.  Gives you a good overview on business but difficult.  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All materials to be successful are given, just use them and spend time with material.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-20 15:12:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkwNDAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This online class is NOT a blowoff class. The material is interesting, but slacking off will come to bite you in the butt (I experienced this firsthand). There are 3 big tests along with the occasional assignment you do in an online discussion board. 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I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"GenBus310 is an online class, and Mark provides lots of materials and opportunities to learn the content. However, his practice exams and review materials were extremely easy compared to how hard the exams were. Also, the exams are proctored online, and after staring at a computer for 2 hours it is almost impossible to not fall asleep.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-01-07 22:40:39 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"19db6f2c3867eda1ccf0ee0c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTU1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This was easily the hardest class I had ever taken. Mark puts a lot of work into his lectures and but the whole class was based off responses to questions over the semester and 3 tests. What he taught in his lectures had nothing to do with the test questions and I ended up dropping to save my grade. 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It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. It doesn't help that the test grades have a huge emphasis on the final grade and that there was no discussion section which hinders the learning experience, but at least the curve is generous enough.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-23 15:23:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQxNTk1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Laplante has very engaging lectures for an online format, and are broken into short videos by topic. Topics are interesting and well covered. He does not allow extensions ever. Tests are very difficult. I got around 75% avg, which was above class avg of ~55%. I've heard around 70% is good enough for an A. BIS assignments are ez points. 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The high weight of exams adds to the stress.\"},{\"aspect\":\"overall\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"Good class, but not easy. You'll get a solid overview of business and Mark is an intelligent professsor, but he's very demanding. The lectures and videos aren't clear and you definitely will have to ask for outside help or look up youtube or khanacademy videos on business. Tests include having to use a webcam to make sure your not cheating.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-11-21 22:31:38 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"cb63d5d997101d2e297361ca\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDY4MDU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"He expects his students to learn EVERYTHING in the readings he assigns and absorb every small detail in his videos. The averages for online GB310 exams this semester are Cs & Ds; he claims he will not curve the class after our last exam. Probably the worst professor I've ever had. Do not take GB310 if at all possible. It's too much work for a BC.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2015-12-13 22:29:48 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"1886a73efb86bb56f4744184\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc1OTEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"I like that this class is online, but Mark definitely makes you work for your grade.  The course is well organized & lecture videos are clear, but assessment preparation packets are way easier than the content on exams.  Gives you a good overview on business but difficult.  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The tests aren't easy, so at the very least do the practice quizzes.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-05-27 02:55:46 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"18c0771a7a8ad2a11229ba19\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjU5OTA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were difficult to follow; Mark doesn't follow a clear outline. The readings were very helpful.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-12-08 15:11:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"5640aacf34190a2de91b388a\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzkxNzkz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will want to quit after the first week because of his attitude in the videos and ridiculous syllabus test. LaPlante means business. HOWEVER, his module readings are very well organized and super helpful. I learned a bunch from the class and my notes will be helpful in the workforce. Exams were simple and straight forward. Take it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2016-12-09 00:08:43 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"478d6893c1fc4be22da1d623\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDAyMTg3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This guy has a serious attitude in his videos. For a class that's directed for \\\"Non-Business Majors\\\" he definitely needs to have a different way of explaining concepts. The tests are frustratingly difficult. His opinion videos for business in society are irritatingly arrogant and sound like he's talking down to you. 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All materials to be successful are given, just use them and spend time with material.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-04-20 15:12:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"81a06d86b850b7df1b9eb195\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDkwNDAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"This online class is NOT a blowoff class. The material is interesting, but slacking off will come to bite you in the butt (I experienced this firsthand). There are 3 big tests along with the occasional assignment you do in an online discussion board. 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This is an online class and it is for non business majors yet my tutor who is an accountant could barely help me in some Aspects.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2017-05-11 03:15:07 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"9df8e73816fb0e3949ac2043\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjgyODU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst professor I've ever had!! He expected students to know everything in this class. The midterms contain too much details. I do not think this should be a class for a non-business student to take!\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-03-18 19:23:06 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"02b9a9450a60d5075c13bfb5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjY1MzQ1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You really have to work to get a good grade in this class. I somehow squeaked out with a B, but that's because I had to do A LOT the week before the tests. Keep up with the lectures and actually do the readings and you should be ok. Also don't forget about the easy points with the groupwork because that'll save you.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2018-05-12 14:31:31 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"f585bf4104265ba4632f8dbc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDgzNjc1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"You will learn every basic business principle from this class. It isn't an easy class, but it definitely isn't hard. Set out a week before each exam to learn all the material on the exam and you will at least get an A/B.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2019-04-11 06:23:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"1fcc16eca5a2922fe43569d2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTcyNDk4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"GenBus310 is an online class, and Mark provides lots of materials and opportunities to learn the content. However, his practice exams and review materials were extremely easy compared to how hard the exams were. Also, the exams are proctored online, and after staring at a computer for 2 hours it is almost impossible to not fall asleep.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-01-07 22:40:39 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"19db6f2c3867eda1ccf0ee0c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA3NTU1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"super hard and tests are worth so much of the class\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-07 04:47:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"efb86c75b832315c56eb8438\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDI4MzIy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Worst class I have ever taken, tests are unusually hard and there are very few things graded so exams count for all your grade. Listening to his squeaky voice for too long causes migraines as well. A class I wish I never took. If you can find a way to take a class with a different professor do it.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-04-10 18:57:45 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"84975614e00570ed7e0a3b5b\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDQ0Mjc5\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"NO NO NO. LaPlante with GB310 was the worst class I've taken so far. VERY hard exams, lectures didn't help you understand the complex material, no grades other than tests and minimal "homework," and exams were proctored during COVID-19. I learned NOTHING. Averages are so low on exams but there is a huge curve which is good. DON'T recommend.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-05-06 19:46:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"e7e6c3c482b22917ee2b8665\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIxNTYy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Sad that he wasnt a very good prof, this class was really hard and it NEEDS a discussion section or more practice. You can tell he loves this class, but his passion doesn't translate into a helpful or youthful course. The tests are hard, and other than 4 response paragraphs, that is all you're graded on. Interesting stuff, it's sad he can't teach.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2020-12-18 15:31:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"073ec421ac4ac8624f9363d5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTM2MDQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"1 of my hardest classes at UW, I easily spent 16-18hrs every week on this class, but it was all worth it. I learned so much in this class, and the videos were very well done. He is extremely strict with deadlines and is very unaccommodating which is a pain in the ass, but otherwise he is very good and a solid choice. 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It felt like I was missing an intro course for an intro course.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-18 22:52:23 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"c1327c4be146a3b22d9262a6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkxNzU4\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Mark is smart and knowledgeable but this class is wayyyyy harder than it needs to be. It doesn't help that the test grades have a huge emphasis on the final grade and that there was no discussion section which hinders the learning experience, but at least the curve is generous enough.\",\"course_id\":\"GENBUS 310\",\"date\":\"2021-12-23 15:23:29 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"539d1a1440228c00ac2d88b7\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1852566\",\"instructor_name\":\"Mark Laplante\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQxNTk1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852566\"},{\"comment\":\"Laplante has very engaging lectures for an online format, and are broken into short videos by topic. Topics are interesting and well covered. He does not allow extensions ever. Tests are very difficult. I got around 75% avg, which was above class avg of ~55%. I've heard around 70% is good enough for an A. BIS assignments are ez points. 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