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.Rate My Professors ↗
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MARK ETZEL
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Quality 4/5Difficulty 3/5
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!Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Straight forward. Fairly entertaining.Rate My Professors ↗
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.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with MARK ETZEL
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