# MARK BERRES — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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## Dataset

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| URBRPL    | 60    |
| UROLOGY   | 5     |
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## instructor

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### name

MARK BERRES

### first observed at

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### last observed at

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### ratings

#### review count

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#### quality

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#### difficulty

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#### quality count

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#### difficulty count

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Mark Berres, is a tremendous professor. This is not an easy class. However, if you are passionate about ornithology then you will do well naturally. Mark may have been the best professor I have had a Madison yet.",
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    "comment": "The class was too hard. The average on the first midterm was a 65 and he didn't curve it at all. Wouldn't take it again.",
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    "comment": "He's tough, but pushes you to do well and in the end it's worth it. Most people improved with each exam;physics unit was challenging and boring. He makes you think. 3 exams each with a take-home portion. He's very passionate which is inspiring. Go to lecture to do well. Exam#3 was  very interesting. Lots of material to understand. Not a lot of work",
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    "comment": "Captivating material, extreme enthusiasm and three opportunities for grading. Berres keeps it real.He encourages critical thinking and expects it on exams. While preparing for these three essay tests, make your own questions relating to the material, it will help! Study in groups as well! Enjoy being in the presence of this passionate instructor.",
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    "comment": "Pay attention to the course level. This truly is a 500 level course. Not your average sparrow here. Go to lecture unless you want to stare at a blank exam. Be warned. Otherwise, this man is a godsend! Berres shows the application of physics and math to the biology of birds. Who knew??? Also, whistle \"Mockingjay\" theme in class and see what happens.",
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    "comment": "Great, enthusiastic lecturer! Expect to study and think, not just regurgitate from lecture or the textbook. He is tough but helpful and friendly, especially if you go to office hours. He obviously loves birds and teaching. You really have to go to class to do well.",
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