[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg2MDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2019-01-21 04:18:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Combs is a wonderful person who is very passionate about what he teaches. I wish he was lecturing more and took at least a little more control over labs. The TAs seemed very unprepared and so the labs were chaotic and hard to do. This class is extremely hard if you don't study a lot, care about the subject, and have previous experience","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTk3MjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2018-12-12 20:37:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"An absolutely wonderful professor that I will miss having. Dr. Combs is good at what he does. He knows that it is better to have an expert speak on subjects he is unfamiliar with and organized the Fall 2018 class very well. The only downside was the harsh grading by TAs of lab reports as well as their specific, unrelated questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDk1MjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2018-09-11 19:39:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Combs is by far my favorite professor in the animal science/dairy science department. He is SUPER caring about ALL of students. He is super flexible and easy going. He is very knowledgeable and a good lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDIwNzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2018-01-09 13:49:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"David Combs is a great instructor, the problem is that he doesn't instruct very much. Lectures are usually taught by other professors that don't really want to be there. The best part of this class is the labs, they are a lot of fun but make sure to be very detailed on the lab worksheets. Quizzes are from lab material and tests from lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE1NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2017-12-22 11:56:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Combs is a good guy, but 101 is rough. I struggled to bring myself to that class most days. Dr. Combs usually doesn't lecture, he brings in other professors to lecture on different topics. The other professors don't appear to want to be there teaching and tests can be difficult because you are expected to know specific details on broad topics.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzA5MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2017-12-21 18:48:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Combs is super caring, funny, and a good lecturer. Don't take this class unless you need it for your major though. In order to do well, you basically have to memorize all of the PowerPoint slides and every word the lecturers say. I thought it was graded too harshly, and the teaching team was disorganized. So stressful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzEyMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2012-01-11 17:16:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy, very approachable. Everything is online but you have to show up to lectures just in case he covers something not on the notes. Class wasn't too hard but sometimes they put questions on the tests on material that wasn't covered (only one or two). If your like me and have a strong Ag background you can pass with minimal effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTA3MjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2011-01-09 15:34:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Combs is an extremely good professor who tries to keep lecture interesting.  He does an extremely good job at relating the material to students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDI1MTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2006-11-15 18:56:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great professor and works well with Prof. Cook. Everything's available on-line (powerpoints), however, they aren't always up-to-date and some may take a few days before he puts them up. But usually they're up before class begins.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjUwNjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2006-09-25 23:57:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"very cool","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDk4ODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2006-02-20 00:05:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:53.647488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjA4MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344146","instructor_name":"David Combs","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2005-12-19 00:53:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome prof.  Keeps things simplistic and doesn't expect TOO much.  His tests are thorough, but not really difficult.  This man has extensive experience in the field of animal and dairy science and it shows.  He conveys the messages of each lecture thoroughly, but seems to have fun doing it.  Lab is also a blast","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344146","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzMxMjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2025-12-18 18:01:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eric was really nice, but the large amount of material covered everyday was hard to stay on top of. The class consisted of him reading off the lecture slides and the tests were very specific and memorization heavy, so I definitely recommend going back over lectures after each class. The class was interesting, but difficult with no ag background.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTg5NTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2025-12-11 22:28:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor but the tests were extremely material heavy and they were entirely based on the lectures. This isn't a class you can cram the night before, you should study every slide. Majority of the time he's just reading off the slides, but the labs are super engaging. Not east, but it is manageable. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTg5MzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2025-12-11 22:22:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ronk is knowledgeable, but the tests are extremely material-heavy and almost entirely based on lectures. You need to study every slide in detail. Lectures can feel like reading off slides, but labs are more engaging. Not easy, but manageable if you keep up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTc0NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2025-12-01 05:57:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Erics lecture style is mostly reading off the slides posted at the beginning of the week and guest lectures. The class isn't overly difficult and focuses mainly on cows and other livestock so a background in those is useful. The exams consist of the niche information on the slides not the overall ideas which was frustrating but over all was ok.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzY5MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2025-10-28 22:03:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ronk is an iffy lecturer. Exams aren't too bad and really focus on the main details. If you don't have an animal science background this might be more challenging, but if you do its a very easy course. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTg4NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2025-05-07 02:49:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"For Erik's lectures, he mostly read off slides, you need to work with the material on your own to do well on exams. If you study and work with the material on your own, you'll do well on exams. Erik does much better in the counterpart to this class, which is the lab AnSci 102.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTc1MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2024-02-14 16:43:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Ronk himself is a great guy. As for ANSCI 101 it is a very challenging course. LOTS of material covered, tests are online but you have to memorize like everything to do well. Fun material but very very detail oriented. The lab portion (102) is super fun and much better. Group paper is harshly graded. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTcxMDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2024-02-13 01:37:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had to work hard for the A in this class. Between the tests being full of diverse content and the term paper being harshly graded, I was worried I was going to miss the mark. Make sure you review lecture material regularly and put in effort for the paper.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzg5MDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2023-12-24 18:34:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ronk is a great guy and he definitely knew what he was talking about. However, tests were extremely difficult and hard to study for as they were extremely detail-oriented. The group term-paper is also graded very harshly and did not boost grade as much as hoped. Tophat also gives extra credit so make sure to attend lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzYxMTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2023-12-21 00:00:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I want to start by saying that Eric is overall a nice guy and he does know what he's doing (he's MUCH better in An sci 102 (the lab). However, he is not great in lectures. He essentially just reads off the slides and his tests aren't very fair at all. They're very detail-oriented and the questions aren't things the average person can remember.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjM3Njkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2023-12-12 23:31:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the hardest class that I have taken as a first semester freshman. The course is no longer open note and I would guess the average to be around 80%. No curves on individual tests, waiting to see about final. Test questions are random and unfair; not really a good way to study. Term paper is hard and graded harshly. Wouldn't recommend ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ5MTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2022-12-27 08:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures, some fascinating, some not-so-much. A broad overview of animal science; there's something here for everyone. Professor Ronk often runs ~5 minutes long, and the lecture material is sometimes dry. Tests are 100% open-note, and not difficult. There's 1 group project, graded a little harshly. Textbook optional. Overall, I recommend ANSCI 101.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTcyMjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2022-12-17 20:53:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed the material of this class, however it is hard to do well. There are few assignments that actually contribute to your overall grade and I thought they were graded tough. The tests are open note but there's always a handful of questions that I have never seen before and was not taught. I would take it again, but it was not easy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTQyNTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2022-12-15 21:01:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr. Ronk was is a great teacher and I really enjoyed taking ANSCI 101! The lectures were always pretty interesting. There's a group term paper that is done over the course of the semester and the groups are randomized so it is pretty tough if you get a bad group. Material does get a little more difficult as time goes on; overall pretty easy though!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:38.634915+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjE4OTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2660927","instructor_name":"Eric Ronk","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2020-12-31 01:50:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"A little disorganized, but I chalk that up to the pandemic. Interesting class, but due to the normally interactive labs being replaced with online versions I would recommend taking this not online. There is a final research paper that you want to start early. Some group work but graded very leniently.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2660927","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjAxMDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2013-12-18 12:50:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was great! Very clear and graded easy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTI5NDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2013-12-12 18:08:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Cook is amazing. Very well set up course, educational and engaging labs, terrific lectures. There is a different lecturer almost every class period, so you get exposed to numerous fields and information. Tests and quizzes are a tad difficult, but passable. Cook is hands down the best Prof. I have had thus far. Would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjU0OTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2013-05-02 02:32:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"good solid prof","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTYzOTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2013-04-19 00:32:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Favorite professor so far, very interesting to listen to and very passionate in his studies. I visited him at his office hours and he is a hoot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjMzNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2013-01-09 01:03:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best teacher I've ever had. Wish he taught more lectures. Brilliant man. Visit his office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDQ2OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2012-12-12 22:17:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is taught by him Prof. Combs, and he is definitely the more interesting one.  Lectures are pretty entertaining and easy, labs are fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzEyMTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2012-01-11 17:21:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took An Sci/ Dy Sci 101 with him. He's a great lecturer and very engaging. I would have to say he is my favorite prof so far eventhough he's a little nuts, but what can you expect he's a poultry guy. Visiting him during office hours is a great way to kill time and usually you tangent and talk about something unrelated. His office is a mess though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NzI2NzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2011-06-13 13:44:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"one of my favorite teachers on campus. Very helpful and always willing to listen to what students have to say. Lectures are not required but are fun to go to due to the professor's knowledge of the subject as well as his stories. Great guy all around.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTk4NTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2011-01-31 17:57:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far my favorite professor here. The labs are insanely cool and hands-on and the information is very interesting. I loved this class, and even attended every lecture (big-time skipper here).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTA3MjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2011-01-09 15:38:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor.  Truly has a passion for animal (and specifically, poultry) sciences.  Does a great job at connecting the science to present social issues and helping the class understand the importance and relevance of animal agriculture.  Not a difficult class if you study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODE3NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2010-11-25 01:35:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very enthusiastic. He really knows what he's talking about. He sometimes gets off topic and jumps around when explaining things especially during lab when he's playing with chickens but that just makes the class more interesting. He is one of my favorite professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDYwNDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2008-11-25 13:43:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Cook is a really interesting guy. He knows what he's talking about and makes the class fun with personal tidbits. 101 also has a lot of other professors come in to lecture on topics, so you won't have him all the time. Just go to class and pay attention in lab and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDc4ODUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2008-05-15 23:37:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dude loves his chickens.  great class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDI1MjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2006-11-15 19:04:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a great lover of poultry but his enthusiasm and love for the subject makes the class enjoyable and entertaining. He enjoys elaborating which often are cut off by the bell. But the stories are fascinating and brings more clarification to the material. (loved the poultry lab! lots of fun!)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjUwNjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2006-09-26 00:00:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"kind of boring in lecture but really knows what he is talking about","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjA0OTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2005-12-18 17:55:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Come on, what's wrong with tangents?  you learn more in this class than in the rest of your ansci/dysci career.  Great class, you learn a lot and he tests you very fairly.  No reason to get below an AB in this class unless you don't try at all.  He's available to talk to outside of class as well.  great guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDA1MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"DYSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2005-11-29 14:39:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"He gets off on tangents and talks about things completely unrelated to the class.  It's a waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDAyMDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2005-11-29 09:11:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures can be a little boring, but you can't find a nicer professor.  He is very understading seeing as he let me turn in my paper two days late. Quizes and labs are pretty easy and the exams are a breeze, (89% both times)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:43.077056+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjk0NDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:344141","instructor_name":"Mark Cook","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2005-11-03 14:43:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very boring and all he does is go off on rants about chickens and how rich he is.  Test are very hard and unless you like to learn about chickens don't have him as a prof!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/344141","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:08:05.614681+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzg0ODM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:599557","instructor_name":"Ron Kean","course_label":"ANSCI101","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 101","course_uid":"course_41f98d76088bbd875d578e96","review_date":"2006-11-09 01:04:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ron is the coolest, cutest man ever. His jokes are hilarious. I know know all about ferrots and i love Ron Kean.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/599557","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]