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MARK ETZEL

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Raw average: 4.80/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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FOODSCI 440
Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
Super clear lectures. He is always happy to have intellectual discussions with the students. He will alsot you know what type of questions will come out for the exams to alleviate some of your exam anxiety.
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FOODSCI 440
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He really cares about your success as a student. He does a good job of explaining material so it is applicable to your future career. He also makes it clear exactly what you need to know to excel on the exams. There is homework to do, but it definitely helps you overall. One of my all-time favorite professors!
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FOODSCI 440
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Etzel explained abstruse food engineering concepts very clearly, sometimes incorporating delightfully eccentric humor into his lectures. The homework and exams were challenging; however, grading was more than fair.
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FS410 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Straight forward. Fairly entertaining.
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FOODSCI 440
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He really wants you to succeed, and is very clear in lectures. He also tells you exactly what is going to be on each midterm.
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