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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1057026","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:07.276276+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg1NDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1057026","instructor_name":"John Parrish","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2013-01-22 17:46:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Animal Sciences 434 with him last semester. Dr. Parrish is really not the best with communication (setting up a meeting with him was virtually impossible), but really I loved his class and teaching. He is absolutely in love with what he does, and it shows when you work with the animals in lab. I was so inspired by this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1057026","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:07.276276+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjY2MjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1057026","instructor_name":"John Parrish","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2007-11-16 12:12:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof!  Very knowledgeable and helpful!! Watch the podcasts over and over and you will have no problem doing well on the exam.  I have found that reading the textbook is not essential.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1057026","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:52.664722+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzQwNDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1465143","instructor_name":"Rick Monson","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2017-05-18 12:04:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Repro is a challenging course that will push you, but at the end it is very rewarding and is still one of my favorites. Rick is an amazing professor and is very willing to help you any way that he can. If you are looking for an animal science advisor he is one of the best!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1465143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:52.664722+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzkyMDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1465143","instructor_name":"Rick Monson","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2017-01-31 13:11:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"434 is a difficult course with a difficult professor. This three credit course is demanding and challenging, but Rick's enthusiasm and passion for teaching make it bearable. He is willing to help any student if they are willing to ask and put in the work. Because of Rick, I now have an interest in reproduction. He is a great educator.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1465143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:52.664722+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Njg1NDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1465143","instructor_name":"Rick Monson","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2017-01-06 16:09:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mr. Monson is acutely aware of how to communicate with students.  He understands various learning styles and abilities and will speak to you on an appropriate level.  This dude really knows reproduction and is great at helping people find jobs.  Perhaps the most exceptional person I've encountered at UW-Madison.  Thank you so much Rick!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1465143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:52.664722+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDE5Nzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1465143","instructor_name":"Rick Monson","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2013-03-18 01:28:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"one of the best teachers i have ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1465143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:52.664722+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjcxNjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1465143","instructor_name":"Rick Monson","course_label":"ANSCI434","course_id":"ANSCI/DYSCI 434","course_uid":"course_cbf1d61cc235a4f655b51dd3","review_date":"2010-10-19 18:02:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an amazing professor who can talk to you about nearly anything. He was a breath of fresh air from the other professor in this class who took a really difficult class and made it way to serious. I am not going to lie this is a difficult class but if you are taking it with someone let it be Rick.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1465143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]