Written Comments on
Student Evaluation of Teaching
(by
Course and Semester)
a. BI200 – General Microbiology
Fall 2000 -
Lecture
* Dr. Champine
could always tell when we were lost and always had something to make us
laugh. The best part of the class was coming
to class but the worst part of class was coming to class.
* I think that
the best thing that you did was your “approachability.” You were always available to answer any
questions and you were thorough in your answers.
* The class went
a good pace, but the broad subject matter is a little much. Good job teaching – needs to be
commended. I learned a lot from this
class. Two thumbs up!
* I enjoyed the
lecture and lab thoroughly. Keep the
in-class assignments – they help!
* I liked this
course. Both lab and lecture were
neat. I loved Jill as our T.A. Tests were a little complicated, but probably
more my fault than the professor’s!!
* Dr. Champine
was a great instructor who was always available if you had questions and to
help students. But sometimes he was “too
easy” in accepting late work. I don’t
know if the late work was penalized but if not, this did not encourage students
to meet deadlines.
* Dr. Champine
has the tendency to jump back and forth between boards, and taking notes
becomes confusing. But his light-humored
jokes and interest for students makes up for that by far. His tests were killers, but he’s a good
instructor – best of both worlds, eh?
* I have really
enjoyed Dr. Champine. He showed a great
deal of interest in the class and helped every time we needed it. Some of the other teachers here should be so
kind!
* Class was good
but exams hit hard. Possibly more
leading into exams would help.
* Dr. Champine is
a sensitive, respectful, and extremely polite professor and I found coming to
his class a very pleasant learning experience.
* The main idea
of lecture was often difficult to discern.
I didn’t always know what you deemed most important. It was obvious hat you cared about helping us
learn.
* Good class, I
learned a lot. Liked
the idea of in-class assignments.
* I have enjoyed
this class although it was more challenging than I expected. I liked that the class was more than just
memorizing different microorganisms.
* Lecture notes
could have been outlined better as far as the ABC’s go. Sometimes went on to a new subject without me
knowing if it was part of the last notes.
* The course was
fair.
* Sometimes
lecture was kind of confusing but I was very pleased with the flexibility Dr.
Champine had with the material and grading.
Dr. Champine is very knowledgeable and I felt good about his
teaching. Jill was wonderful, very
intelligent and eager to help. She was very
easygoing and flexible. Great job! Don’t change a thing!
* Tests cover
more material than is feasible for students to effectively study.
* The course was
well as the instructor I would rate as excellent. Most of the classes I have taken require a
writing project such as an essay.
However odd it may seem, I think an essay, relatively short of course,
on for instance a microbe that is used in industry. These types of assignments are usually quite
rewarding.
* I love
“administrative breaks”!
* Enjoyed the
class very much. You have been one of
the most thoughtful and considerate teachers I have had. You are very tuned in to the class (whether
we are zoning out or paying attention). Very interesting to observe this teaching style. Thanks!
* Dr. Champine is
a very caring, intellectual man who knows well his discipline. He has helped me on several occasions. His “helpers” were encouraging as well as
knowledgeable about microbiology. They
have answered many of my questions and were courteous and caring.
* Very energetic
and tells jokes about stuff in class. Understanding and helpful to students who are having trouble. Easy to talk to and will readily listen.
* I enjoyed the
class and the unknown at the end of the semester (that was fun). I think you let students get away with things
too easily. You should be a little
stricter on timeframes for homework.
Fall 2000 -
Lab Section 01
* I liked how
this lab was set up. We were able to
cover a lot of material but it was all very thorough. I enjoyed taking this class and learned a
lot. Dr. Champine and Jill always went
out of their way to help me and answer my questions, especially when I came in
outside of class hours.
* Maija Bluma was
very confusing on unknown and made me redo several tests unnecessarily. Jill was a good assistant – very helpful with
questions. Have a little trouble following
lectures. The information doesn’t seem
to all tie together – kind of scattered about. Maybe in lab tell more about the outcomes of
the tests and less how to do them. Most
are very similar to do but int. are all run together.
* The classroom
was too cold.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. He deserves a
company car, better benefits, and a month’s paid vacation. There need to be more teachers like him!
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher – he keeps our attention and makes learning fun. The labs are interesting and applicable to
the course and life. Jill is great!
Spring 2001 - Lecture
* The
organization for this class could be a lot better if all handouts were given at
the beginning of the semester, for lab and lecture.
* I thought Dr.
Champine was a great teacher. I thought
the administrative breaks and in-class assignments were good ideas. I learned a lot in this class.
* Dr. Champine is
an awesome teacher. I’m learning a lot
and finding the material interesting.
Spring 2001 -
Lab Section 01
* Did not allow
enough time to finish labs
* Instructor used
class time wisely and efficiently in order to maximize student learning. There are only two hours in class with not
time to work over. Please don’t give us
two minutes to do everything – maybe cut back some – give us time to act on
your presentations.
* Dr. Champine
did a fantastic job at teaching BI200.
He is by far the best professor I have had in the four years I have
attended SEMO. Two thumbs up! Keep up the good work.
Spring 2001 -
Lab Section 02 (Primarily comments about TA)
* Start lecture
on time, lecture faster. There is no
reason we should run out of time each week.
* Give all
handouts at the beginning of the semester.
* Jill was an
excellent lab instructor. She always
came to class perky and excited about the material. She made the material interesting.
* I think Jill
was a great lab instructor, she made it easier to
understand the things we did in lab. I
would recommend her to my friends who want to take the class. She loves her job and makes the class a whole
lot more interesting.
* You’re doing a
great job! I like having the lectures
during lab time because it helps to understand the lab results.
* Jill shows that
she is excited about micro when she talks about her favorite flesh-eating,
disease-causing, and generally repugnant microbes.
* Jill is a very
good lab teacher. I appreciate the extra
examples and explanations that she gives in addition to simply going over the
lab. I really, really enjoy this lab…more
than all of the other lab classes I’ve taken here at Southeast. I’ve even considered changing my major from geoscience to biology because of this lab. Thank you for an intellectually stimulating
lab experience. Enjoy your summer.
Spring 2001 -
Lab Section 03
* Great teacher. Calm and laid back. Doesn’t act like he’s
superior to the rest of the world like many professors do.
* I don’t like
getting lab papers in lecture and lecture papers in lab. I have two binders and I always forget to put
the right papers in the right binder.
* The
demonstrations of how labs work are great.
* The information
concerning labs was very clearly presented.
Spring 2001
IDEA Comments
* I really liked
this class. The lab assistants were all
great: friendly, informative,
helpful. Some of the lecture matter
needs to be organized better because it was hard to understand his
connection/link from one subject topic to another.
* Dr. Champine is
always there to help. This is great for
the larger size class when he takes time to talk to students one on one. Jill Basham was an awesome lab
instructor. She explained things
precisely and helped anyone who needed it.
* Generally a
good course, quick-moving. Covers a lot of material very quickly. Learned quite a bit of
useful information.
* I think that it
would be an advantage to receive all handouts at the beginning of the
semester. It was really disorganized for
me with handout after handout.
* I like biology
and you really gave me reason to like it.
Jill and Nanda were great to work with, always there to help. Will look forward to having
another class with you.
* The only major
problem I had with this course were the tests. I felt like the final two tests were packed
together, and it was too much information to memorize, not just
understand. Also, it seemed like the lab
portion of the course was unorganized toward the end, as far as the manuscripts
and the unknown experiment. I didn’t
know what was expected of me.
* Dr. Champine
was willing to put up with my constant battery of questions that ranged from
bizarre to just plain stupid. He’s a
very kind person. My only complaint is
that point values did not seem to relate well to the amount of work done. Overall, an excellent
course with excellent instructors.
* Dr. Champine
was a big help to me outside of class.
He explained things so that I could better understand them. Jill was an excellent lab instructor. She explained things in a practical way so
that it was easier to understand its importance. Nanda helped me a lot when it came to understanding
how to perform certain tests. Maija
helped me interpret results of tests when others were not available.
* This course was
very informative and educational. The
lab was great. The only thing that needs
to change is covering less material on a test.
* I really loved
this class. Time restraints are
sometimes a problem, but I enjoyed it none-the-less. Jill was excelledn-good
at explaining and demonstrating. Nanda
was very helpful. Dr. Champine was
caring and knowledgeable and the best instructor for this course.
* Lab exercises
were very helpful conceptually. It would
be more useful if lab were two days a week, not one.
* Would like more
frequent tests. Jill was very nice and
helpful.
* Fair teacher –
calm, laid back, and willing to help students learn. Enjoyed the class.
* I loved this
class! Dr. Champine was an excellent
teacher. I thought the review sessions
were very helpful. I didn’t like the lab
journal. I would rather have had to turn
in questions weekly because it’s too easy to get behind in the journal. I would definitely take Dr. Champine again if
the opportunity arises.
* The examples
and presentations given by you in lab were very helpful in understanding the
tests that we did. You were very helpful
in explaining the unknown assignment when I came to you.
* I would suggest
having more tests so the information that has to be reviewed isn’t such a large
amount.
* The class was
very organized and educational but the exams were very difficult compared to
the rest of the class.
* Small number of
tests, the amount of material on tests were very large
and it was hard to know it all.
* This was a
great class. I wish and should have put
more effort into the class.
* I think Dr.
Champine is an excellent instructor. The
material covered in this class is difficult and requires students to work
hard. Dr. Champine has a great balance
with this class. He makes it hard enough
to be challenging and not too easy. He
is very friendly with his students and does not make them feel stupid for
asking about things they do not understand.
Dr. Champine receives five gold stars from me!
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. You can really
tell he enjoys what he does.
* The instructor
seemed very interested in the students’ learning. A lot of times I felt rushed in lab
class. I felt like we were asked to do
much more work than we had time for.
* I don’t like
how the workload in this class piled up towards the end of the year. It should either be better distributed
throughout the course or lightened.
However, I learned more in this course than most others I’ve taken.
* I thought this
course was taught in a matter that maximized learning. I had a really good time and enjoyed the
instructor.
* I really
enjoyed this class. The lab was my
favorite part!
* Jill did a
fantastic job. She was very helpful and
her enthusiasm for the class mad her easy to listen to.
* I really
enjoyed taking this course. Although it
was a lot of work (sometimes too much), I feel I have learned a lot about this
area of study. I really enjoyed the lab
where I got a hands on experience of what conditions
it took for different microbes to grow.
Fall 2001 -
Lecture
* Dr. Champine
had clear and understandable presentations that were informative and
effective. He kept the class involved
and was very enthusiastic. Dr. Champine
was always willing to talk outside of class and was very helpful. Dr. Champine was an excellent instructor.
* It didn’t seem
to follow a very well developed patent like my other science courses, confusing. Memorization was the only thing I really used
for tests.
Fall 2001 -
Lab
* I think Dr.
Champine is a wonderful teacher. He is
very helpful and will work with you if you don’t understand something. My favorite part of the lab was working with
the unknown. Maija and Amy were very
helpful and nice also.
* Dr. Champine
was always willing to discuss lab material outside of lab when needed. He was very enthusiastic about helping the
class learn the material. Maija and Amy
were also very helpful and enthusiastic when consulted.
* Amy and Maija
are great substitutes. The worst part of
the course was gram staining.
* Although my
most difficult class, it has been my favorite.
At times, I
though there was too much out of class lab time needed but when I would arrive,
Amy and Maija were always willing to help.
I also would like to add that the text was very good. I t made analyzing at home easy to
understand.
Fall 2001 IDEA
Written Comments
* Dr. Champine
was very helpful. As someone going into
elementary education, some of the material was of greater depth than any of the
chemistry courses but he was very helpful in making me not overwhelmed.
* I enjoyed the
lab part of this class the most because it was interesting and it wasn’t things
that you can do in everyday life.
* This is a good
course. There are a variety of ways to
get points besides tests which is nice.
Dr. Champine would always answer questions and was always nice in
offering extra help. The lab followed
along with lecture. I learned a
lot. I’d recommend this professor and
this course.
* Instructor
related lab activities to real life situations.
The course was kept upbeat by the enthusiastic instructor who made both
the lab and lecture enjoyable, though-provoking, and very beneficial. Excellent instructor.
* Get rid of one
lab manuscript and one notebook check. I
don’t think it is real good that over half of the points in lab are decided on
the day of the final and the last lab. This
way you can spread things out more.
* Dr. Champine
was a great instructor. He was very
helpful and easy to communicate with.
One complaint or suggestion would be not to pile on the assignments at
the end of the semester. I have other
classes.
* I really liked
the way he taught. He explained everything
in a way that I could understand!
* Lab was very
fun and interesting. Lecture to me was
hard to stay focused. I don’t like
learning a little bit about a lot of stuff.
I would have liked it more if it were more detailed. I guess that is for upper level though. Lecture could have been more organized.
* I enjoyed this
class. Thanks!
* He is a good
and an understanding teacher. He really
cared and showed that he remembers how it is to be a college student.
* Very good at
explaining information to students not familiar with this area. More frequent tests would have made studying
more sufficient.
* Lab was too
hurried. Never had
enough time to finish experiments.
Would have learned more if we did not try to squeeze
so much into such a short period of time.
* The only thing
I found wrong with this class is that we are too rushed in the lab. We should have spent less time going over
instructions and more time working.
*
Teams/discussion groups were not relevant except for the lab.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher who I have enjoyed interacting with!
* Too much out of
class time for practical and unknowns.
Spring 2002 - Lecture
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent instructor that cares about individual student’s progress and
concerns. Since the lectures were held only 2 days a week, I got the feeling
that a large amount of material was being condensed to fit the time allowed.
The tests, however, required knowledge of this information in detail. An
outline of the lecture material may have been helpful to understand how the
information fit together.
* Suggestions:
possibly breaking up the course material into smaller increments for more
tests.
* To many homework assignments. To time consuming!!
Spring 2002 - Lab
Section -01
* Amy was a big
help in the lab part of the course. The labs had a tendency to be very dry and
pointless. The practical exams should be in class, because it is hard for a lot
of student to find time out of class. The lab notebooks are too much work
(about an hour per entry) for a 3 credit hour class.
* Too many
homework assignments. Too time consuming for a 3 credit course.
Spring 2002 -
Lab Section -02
* The only flaw I
noticed in this course is lab is on Thursday at
* Dr. Champine is
a very effective teacher. He was always helpful friendly and encouraging. I
enjoyed having him as a teacher.
* I liked that
things actually worked liked they were supposed to most of the time and your
grade didn’t depend on getting the right results. I think it would be helpful
if all the inoculations weren’t saved for the last 15 min of class but done at
the beginning or spread out through the whole lab period.
* The instruction
given for this course was great, but there is a lot of work to be done out of
class for a 3 hour class. Maybe decrease the work load.
* Dr. Champine is
a great professor!
* I enjoyed
having Dr. Champine as a teacher. I have never had any biology before and this
seemed to be taught at a higher level but he was more than willing to help me
through. Without his help this class would have been much harder and
frustrating.
* I really
enjoyed this lab and Dr. Champine as an instructor. I felt comfortable going to
him for help. Things got tetious and or confusing at
times, but he was always willing to help.
Spring 2002
IDEA Written Comments
* I thought I
would hate this class and would be constantly bored. However it kept me
interested and actually was my favorite class this semester.
* Really enjoyed
this class. Notes were vague and jumpy at times which made piecing it together
difficult. Really enjoyed lab! Overall good class, great teacher!
* I think Dr.
Champine did an excellent job teaching this course. He made it easier to
understand the subject matter. I really enjoyed taken this course.
* To much
repetitive homework- have fewer pre-lab assignments and manuscripts.
* I think Dr.
Champine is a great teacher. He does need to cut back on the amount of homework
and lab work he gives. I do have other classes besides this one!
* He was a very
good teacher all around. He made class time interesting and funny. The lab
could use a little more structure, but other than that, give the man a raise.
* I enjoyed the
class. It was hard for me because I am lacking the background some students
already have. He helped me sort through everything and try for an A.
* The tests would
be a far reach of what you would really like to say or ask and I would get
confused on what I was asked sometimes. The homework was a bit much but not too
bad, just remember this is not the only class
most students take in school so they have other homework. Overall, you were
funny and I have enjoyed being in it as a student.
* The instructor
was organized and most of the lectures made very good sense.
Fall 2002 -
Lecture
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher, the only thing was the did not
get enough time and help in preparing for test.
* Great class.
* May want to allow
more space on your handouts so students have more space to take notes (ex: powerpoint printout format). Tests
did not always hit the main concepts but addressed a lot of memorization. In
class assignments a great idea.
Fall 2002 –
Lab
* Very effective
teaching style, giving breaks throughout class of hands on time and lecture
time. First practical was reasonable in expectations. Enjoyed
the independent unknown activities. Pre-lab assignments are a great idea
to motivate students to do outside class prep.
* There was not
enough time to record results most of the time. There was
too many activities in one class period.
* Too many
questions on handout!
* Very
interesting class, hard yet entertaining.
* Dr. Champine
was a very good instructor. He genuinely cares about the students and their
performance in the class.
* The only
complaint that I have is that I sometimes felt rushed in lab to try to get
everything done. I also wanted to thank the instructor for also being willing
to help students outside of class.
* When the
instructors give a test there is no review of material which help
alot when I can not understand certain principles of
microbiology.
Fall 2002 IDEA
Comments
* The in-class
assignments where very helpful in helping to apply the lecture. There were also
many ways to improve a grade other than test, which was very helpful.
Spring 2003 -
Lecture
* Course was
enjoyable because the professor made it that. This was a class I wanted to go
to. That’s how they all should be. One of the best professor’s I’ve had.
* I learned a lot
from the class; however things would have been more clearer
had I taken more science classes to prepare for it. I really enjoyed the
packets and the in-class assignments, it helped me to learn and know how well I
was understanding the material.
* Sometimes I
felt the class hard to follow but was able to obtain help from others.
Sometimes the lecture was a little jumpy from topic to topic. But the
instructor was very knowledgeable.
* I enjoyed the
class, but I would have done better if the tests did not consist of so much
info.
* I really liked
having Dr. Champine as a teacher. I hope to have him again. He made a really
hard class very enjoyable.
* Perhaps a
review session would help. I loved how you passed out the packets for every
lecture. They really helped.
* The in-class
assignments for this course were great. They bumped grades and provided
excellent study guides.
* Enjoyed it!
Learned a lot!
* You did a great
job of making a subject that doesn’t appeal to most people interesting.
* Too much
biochemistry.
* Good teacher!
* Dr. Champine is
a great teacher. If Southeast had more teachers like him than this school would
be a lot better off than what it is.
* Thank you!
Spring 2003 -
Lab
* If it were not
for Mia, I would have given up. She is willing to help even students that are
not hers. He was always too busy unless it was during class time.
* Good teacher.
* Dr. Champine is
a fantastic teacher.
* Dr. Champine is
a great instructor, and I would recommend that everyone get a chance to have
him as a teacher.
* Too much
biochemistry, BI190 should be a prereq.
* I really
enjoyed this lab.
Spring 20 03
IDEA Written Comments
* Loved your
class Dr. Champine.
* Have a good
summer
* I enjoyed the
class very much. I would probably add another test to cut down on the amount of
material on each test.
* Keep up with
the jokes!!
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. I learned a lot from this course.
* I think the
course was well taught. I enjoyed Dr. Champine and would recommend him and the
course to others. Thanks.
* Great job! Your
teaching style is excellent and I learned a lot from you. I learned more there
than from Gathman and Lily!
* I thought the
course was pretty difficult and the lectures were rushed.
* Excellent
teacher!
* I found the
course extremely difficult to understand.
Fall 2003
-Lecture
* I thoroughly
enjoyed this class. It was very
interesting and nothing should be changed.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. I hope to have
more classes with him in the future. His
tests were difficult, but doable. They
made you learn the material.
* I have really
enjoyed h\this course, and Dr. Champine is an excellent instructor. I look forward to taking courses with him in
the future.
* I fell that
Professor Champine is an excellent professor and give ample opportunity to
excel in his class, both lecture and lab.
I would recommend him to anyone interested in the biology field due to
his vast knowledge and willing to work with students.
* Champine was an
excellent instructor that is/was extremely willing to help students with all
possible questions. His
help sessions for those whom need extra help. But lecture had too many
things crammed into one day of lecture, and things went a little too fast;
(still due to too many things to do on one lecture guide). But still rate Champine as a wonderful
experienced professor. :)
* The lecture was
great – couldn’t be better. Dr. Champine
is wonderful, every understanding, and helpful.
He will explain things.
* I thought the
class was great and was even fun. It was
obvious that you wanted everyone to do well.
I felt completely comfortable asking for help. Overall, I would say the class and the
teacher were excellent.
* Dr. Champine
was a good teacher. However, on each
test there was always a section that I had no idea where it came from. Maybe stressing a certain section would be
helpful in lecture. I like the in class
assignments and review packets.
* This was a
well-scheduled class. The instructor
worked fairly well with students to allow for increased opportunities to excel
in this subject. It was a good
experience.
* This class was
very enjoyable and I feel that I learned a significant amount. I would enroll in a course with the prof again. I give
this class and A+.
* Dr. Champine
was a great teacher, he always helped me with my question and he made it a fun
class.
* :)!
* I felt that we
often jumped from thing to thing during class (especially on handouts). This was sometimes a bit confusing.
*This was the
most well runned class I have taken! Champine is the best biology teacher at
Southeast.
* The class was
good and interesting. It was difficult
to decipher what were the key points for the test. Besides that everything was good.
* I have learned
more in this class than in BO200 or ZO200 combined. I would not change anything.
* This was a
great class among the top 3 that I have taken in my college career. The material was excellent, and the
instructor had a thorough knowledge base of the subject.
* The lab was fun
and I like the class assignments to help bring up grades from the test.
* I thought that
the class was very well taught the lectures always helped and I guess thats it.
* Dr. Champine is
a great professor although I found the exams quite difficult!
* Wonderful
teacher! Always
willing to help.
Fall 2003 -Lab
* I had a little
trouble hearing sometimes that was my only problem.
* I had a really
hard time hearing in lab and sometimes there was not enough time to look at
past lab results.
* Kim needs to
speak up in lab; we sat in the back of the room and we could never hear
what she was explaining.
* The lab was
terrible, mainly because of Kim. She was
unwilling to help or explain, and just overall a very unpleasant teacher.
* Extremely fast
moving – alot of test in one day/plus results of
previous to read felt like I had run a race.
* Kim had a hard
time trying to explain what we were looking at and doing. Rather than try another approach she would
just give up. She is a nice person, but
not a good lab instructor.
Spring 2004 -
Lecture
* Dr. Champine is
a very effective Instructor. I enjoyed
his class very much.
* The in class
assignments were extremely helpful and I think that they help get people to
class. Also I like the overheads.
* The packets
helped a lot
* The instructor
gave sample tests and questions on handouts but did not give us answers to see
if we were on the right track.
* Very well
taught class. Tests were a little tough
for the fact you had to do a lot of book reading to understand concepts in
depth.
* Test did not
seem to cover most important topics of class.
Should allow to drop one in-class assignment
grade since you do not accept excuses.
* The class was
very well presented, but a lot of previous biology knowledge was assumed
* This class was
fairly easy. I would have enjoyed more
essay questions on test. Web site was
clear and easy to understand.
* I really
enjoyed this class and feel that I learned a lot of things that will help me in
future classes. Dr. Champine is a very
effective teacher.
* Dr. Champine
did a wonderful job teaching the course.
The subject within itself made the course difficult and hard to
understand.
* I enjoyed Dr. Champine’s teaching style and really appreciated the out of
class help on Wednesday!
* Class was
fun....your a good teacher
* I really
enjoyed the class and the structure of the class. Recommend to anyone Great Job!
* Great professor
overall.
Spring 2004–
Lab Section 1 (8AM),
* Great Lab
teacher...Not so good lecture teacher.
Don’t explain in detail. Handouts
aren’t helpful if we don’t know and can’t find the answers.
* Dr. Champine
was often to busy with advising to take time to help a student who wasn’t his
advisee.
* I think Dr.
Champine was a great instructor. My only
complaint would be in asking for assistance.
He has always helped, but is always in a rush as well. It doesn’t bother me, but has put off other
students to ask for help.
* The class was
very interesting. Teacher was very
effective. Handouts were Voluminous and
organization of it by student is required.
Summer 2004
Lab and Lecture
*Dr. Champine,
you had a very interesting class. I
enjoyed having you!
*Mai was very
helpful this summer. Thanks Mai.
*Due to the
amount of material, this course would probably be better if offered as an 8
week course.
*Bluma very
helpful, easy to understand.
* Thank you Dr.
Champine for a great summer. I did not
realize how interesting bacteria could be and you made it fun.
*Dr. Bluma was
very helpful and encouraging in the lab.
Her assistance was greatly appreciated.
She was very approachable and helpful.
*Thought class
might be not as stressful for students when given 4 tests throughout
semester. Like 1 test a week- a test
every Friday. Not near as overwhelming
or as much material to cover that way.
Enjoyed you as a teacher!
*Miya is great, pay her more. She helped me understand lab so much easier.
*I have really
enjoyed this course, I have a great deal of respect
for both Dr. Champine and Dr. Bluma as brelyst and educators. The structure and handouts were very
effective learning tools and helped to make what could be an overwhelming topic
managable.
Sincere Thanks—CDC
*Instructor could
balance time a little better. Sometimes
goes into information not needed.
Fall 2004
Lecture
*I liked the
class very much. Dr. Champine is a great
professor. The only thing I would change
is more tests on less material. They are
too long and cover too much.
*The only thing I
disliked about this class is that there are only two regular exams that cover
way more material then they should.
*If at all
possible, in the future I think there should be more tests (4 instead of
2). This way maybe
students wouldn’t feel so overwhelmed with information. There is a lot to remember and forget at the
same time. Special
study strategies maybe is a good thing to go over as well.
*I thought tests
could have been made easier by giving study guides because online tests were
not similar.
*Dr. Champine was
always willing to work with us so that we would understand the material, even
if we had little to no background so that we would do well in the course. Good job Dr. C.
*I have really
enjoyed this course so far. This has
been one of the few classes where I have found some practical use for. I also enjoy Dr. Champine’s
instructions. There is absolutely no
reason why one should do bad in his class. He’s awesome!
*Needs to have
more tests, not just two tests. Too much material on one test to cover.
*Class was dull
sometimes, but probably couldn’t be helped.
Lab was great!
*Great class with
great teacher! Thoroughly enjoyed it!
*There should be
more tests covering fewer chapters.
*This was my
favorite Bio class!
*I thought the
course was a bit broad in its concepts.
I expected it to be a step up from BI 190, but it was actually easier.
*This instructor
did very good.
His enthusiasm for the students and the help he provided made this class
fun and enjoyable.
*The past on-line
exams really helped in studying for tests.
Fall 2004 Lab-Section
1
*Was a great
lab. Well thought out and executed.
*Teacher was very
helpful in every aspect of the course including providing ample time for
discussion in office hours.
*This lab was a
lot of fun. Dr. Champine is a good
instructor. I learned a lot.
*Lab is
definitely the best part of the course!
I was actually excited and motivated to get out of bed and come to
class. Fun and
entertaining.
*This class was a
blast! I learned practical and
interesting information that will not only benefit my intellectual growth but
my career as well. Dr. Champine and
Natalie were very helpful too. I like
the fact that they took the time to actually talk to me. I actually felt like a student, not a
number. Thank You!
*Lab was fun, I like how he slipped in a joke every now and
then. Natalie was awesome, she is a
great person.
*Dr. Champine was
an extremely helpful teacher. He was
always willing to answer questions and made sure concepts were fully
understood. I really enjoyed this class.
Fall 2004 Lab-Section
2
*You did a great
job! Thank You. I especially liked your
reference to Led Zeppelin in Lecture.
Spring 2005
IDEA Written Comments
* Good teacher!!!
* Excellent
teacher!
* Enjoyed
unknown. Having old
tests helpful.
* Dr. Champine
was a model professor in his concern for students’ understanding of class
material and of what was going on in class.
Also, his availability outside of scheduled classes was very helpful.
* Dr. Champine is
a very good teacher. He explains
everything very well and makes the class enjoyable. He is also very helpful in helping you to
understand.
* The lectures
were at times very boring. However Dr.
Champine is a great teacher. You can
really tell he cares about learning and his students. I would definitely recommend Dr. Champine to
everyone in the Biology field.
* Great class,
great teacher. Confusing on what would
be on tests – study everything!
* It was
sometimes unclear how everything going on in lab related to the course.
* Nathalie is
great – please keep her in the department!
The in-class activities and study guides were very helpful – thank you!
* I felt that
this course was quite intriguing. One
suggestion may be to eliminate all the structures and such from the handouts
and just show them on the overhead. This
would lessen confusion.
* I like all the
class. Its not
a hard class as long as you do all the homework assignments. They really help you understand the material
better plus alot of questions relate to notes on the
test.
* Cool teacher cool
class! This class really made me look at
microbiology more closley. I learned some neat things in here, and the
lab really kept me interested. I
recommend this class to anyone!
* I think there
should be more tests for the amount of material. Maybe break it up into 5 or 6 50 point
tests. Otherwise there is so much
material per test only about a 1/3 of what I studied was actually on it.
* I really
enjoyed the class and learned a lot. The
subject matter was difficult for me, and it would have been helpful to more
specifically address the topics that will be on upcoming tests if they are
different than those on the practice tests.
Other than that, I rate this course and instructor as excellent!
* Covers alot of material, makes the topic interesting – less
technical (proteins) than the prerequisite BI 190.
* I have taken
other courses in biology and chemistry from SEMO and other institutions. By far it is my opinion that Dr. Champine is
an outstanding instructor. The material
of this course is not easy to understood, it requires time and detication on the students part. Dr. Champine is an instructor who can help
students if they are willing.
* I am leaving!!
* May want to
hand out assignments before tests so they can be filled out while we are
working in lab. May
want to explain the test results on the handouts so we can look back.
* He is a very
good teacher; the best I’ve had at SEMO.
* I have enjoyed
this class – BUT the lab was very confusing, unclear and unorganized. If these test would
have been done a little slower and more thorough I would have gained much more
– DOING 3-4 test in 2 hours leads to confusion and not much gained. Then a week later looking at them gives you
not much to remember. Less experiments
and more time with them would be better.
* The lecture
part of BI 200 was very interesting. The
material that was covered was difficult yet interesting. Dr. Champine does a really good job
explaining the material. There is just
enough covered in lecture for easy learning of the material. The in class assignments, extra credit (+5
pts), and the lecture topic sheets really help with the learning of
material. The lab helps you get a good hands on approach to the class. One thing I would change is the amount that
is covered in each lab time period.
* Dr. Champine is
definitely an expert in his field of study – microbiology. I respect him for this. However, the class was poorly
structured. I felt he should’ve started
with the history lectures first; then, he should’ve moved on to the other areas
of the course.
* I think this
course should be a prerequisite for biochemistry.
Summer 2005
BI200 IDEA Written Comments
BI 200
* I like lab.
* I was a bit
confused what was going on in lab because so much was going on at once.
* Dr. Champine is
often too soft spoken. I feel the course
would benefit from an increased amount of time in the lab.
* Excellent
course.
* I liked the way
the labs were set up by explaining what we were doing. I never felt lost in lab which made in more
enjoyable. Dr. Champine deserves a raise
– he’s an awesome teacher!
* I really
enjoyed this class. However, I think
that it would be better as an 8-week summer class, so there was more time for
students to absorb and really understand the information, instead of being so
intense for four weeks. Just a suggestion.
* Even though
this class has a lot of content to take in, in a short amount of time, I have
learned a lot and I have enjoyed it.
* Dr. Champine is
one of the best instructors I’ve had at SEMO.
He appears to enjoy teaching and to really care about whether or not the
students gain the most possible from the course. It really helped to have Maija assisting in
the lab. Great course, I’d recommend it
to anyone! Very well run and well
organized.
* Dr. Champine is
a great teacher. He is the best I have
had in my college career.
Fall 2005 IDEA
Written Comments
* Make powerpoints of the notes from in class. If someone has to
miss class, your powerpoints were more in depth, so
it was a little easier to catch up, rather than copy another students notes,
but that packets are the best, it forces students to pay attention and not skip
class. Just a way you can do both.
* I like the
in-class ass., they can help our grade & make us
want to come to class. I really like the microbezoo
website. I think you should incorporate more fun assignments from there, like
each month an assignment about the microbe of the month.
* I enjoyed this
class
* This course was
good, but I thought that the tests were sometimes too long or over to much information.
* This class was
very well taught. Dr. Champine explained things clearly & answered any
questions that students might have.
* Overheads &
some notes were really hard to see from back of class. But very nice teacher;extremely accomodating to to students. Fair teacher. Old exams helped a lot
* I thought the powerpoint presentations were
easier to understand than the notes on the board & overheads. I wish there
were more inclass/take home assignments to earn pts. from
* This was an
excellent course, Dr. Champine is very fair & I would recomend
this for anyone. This has been one of my favorite classes so far
* Give more
homework
* The Best Class
to take at SEMO!
* Dr. Champine is
a very good teacher and makes the class interesting!
* I really liked
when you used the overhead project and board to teach your lessons. It was
really easy for me to keep up with what you were teaching. The website for the
class is also helpful.
* Dr. Champine is
a very good teacher. He presents the information in a way that is easy to
understand, and includes pictures in his lectures, which is helpful. He always
relates the subject matter to tangible things students understand.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. He is very smart & can teach this subject matter of a level students can understand it He does whatever he
can to help students understand microbiology!
* explained
material very well; helpful website; in-class assignments & not just exams;
I enjoyed having him as a teacher; he made it interesting & fun.
* This was a really
great class. Champine is an ECELLENT teacher! I learned a lot and it was all
very interesting.
* Dr. Champine
did a good job, teaching. When needed he changed his was of teaching to help
his students better understand. I think he is a good teacher.
* Overall this instructer was very well at teaching and communicating to
the class. He sometimes didn't explain things as in depth as they were on the
test. He always there to help you. He made the class
fun. I think not having power points and just wkshts
works out well. Great Job!
* I really
enjoyed this course because of its structure. Dr. Champine has a way of
explaining difficult concepts in a clear and consice
manner.
* It wasn't that
the course was bad or even the teaching, it was more that I just suck at this
kind of stuff. I've always had trouble with similar subjects. I think Dr. Champine's teaching methods were just fine. No complaints!
* If the test follow the old test closely encourage students to
follow those test more than notes when studying. I started out studing notes and the questions on the front, now that I
study old test I see a big diffence in my grade.
Other than that keep up the good work! :)
* I've really
enjoyed this class-Thanks!- One thing that I have found to be helpful is an
on-line Question and Answer Forum where students can post a brief question and
you would log on once or twice a week to answer them.
* I was not
looking forward to taking this class. It is very challenging subject matter.
Dr. Champine taught things so amateurs could understand them. He is such a
kind, approachable man. He understands that students have more going on than
just microbiology. However, he assigns challenging, but possible to complete
assignments and allows opportunities to raise your grade if you are willing to
work hard. Keep it up!
* SI sessions
& old exams are very helpful. Keep those up! I like that we were able to
acquire points in other ways than just tests! Overall, a good instructor, but a
difficult course!
* I really
enjoyed the course & appreciated the different ways you went about teaching
it kept me awake & focused!
Fall 2005
BI-200 Lab IDEA Written Comments
* Dr. Champine
was an excellent lab instructor, waking up for an
* Out of class lab
work/tests are hard to plan for
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. He explains the material very thoroughly. This class is
relatively straight forward if the material is read over outside of class. It defenately requires studying.
* I enjoyed your humor, it made things that would not be that interesting
much more enjoyable. I also like how you related things to things that are
concrete to us. Like your ex. of dandruff today <= those are the things I
will remember
* I didn't know
how I would like this course when I first enrolled. I am so glad I took this
class with Dr. Champine he really made the material interesting!
* I really
enjoyed this lab, it was a lot of fun and Dr. Champine was an excellent
teacher. He and the other staff was always willing to
help you if you had a problem or stuck on the unknown! I learned a lot and
enjoyed this learning experience.
* Microbiology
lab was my favorite class this semester! Dr. Champine is an excellent teacher,
and he always made sure to relate the things we were studying to real-life
situations. This made the class very interesting & I learned a lot. I could
tell Dr. Champine was very knowledgable and
passionate about the subject, and he passed that on to his students.
Spring 2006
BI-200 Lab and Lecture IDEA Written Comments
* Dr. Champine is
a very intelligent, kind, and humble man.
Dr. Champine has to be one of the greatest professors I have ever
had. He has a natural ability to teach
BI 200 and does a phenomenal job. I
absolutely admire and recommend Dr. Champine to any student interested in
biology.
* I believe this
was a great course, but too much out-of-class – IN-class work was
required. I have no problem doing
homework, etc. out of class, but having to go to the lab was very difficult. It was hard to work with the hours of the lab
(to
Great instructor, really cares about students progress.
* Although I am
not a fan of microbiology, Dr. Champine made the course enjoyable and
interesting. I have a more positive view
on microbiology now.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent instructor. He takes the
time to personally get to know each student.
This helps the students be more comfortable around him and ask more
questions and other things. The only bad
thing is that I think the tests are way too long, when you can’t finish a test
in 50 minutes it is too long and hard.
But overall Dr. Champine is an excellent instructor and made me actually
enjoy this class.
* Dr. Champine is
a great teacher. He always asks if
anyone needs help and is always there to help you if you need it. He is funny (when he wants to be) and is very
nice.
* Tests were very
difficult if you didn’t have the previous semester’s tests. Enjoyed Champine’s
enthusiasm for the subject.
“Administrative breaks” were somewhat annoying. I prefer good old fashioned note taking as
opposed to filling in blanks of a powerpoint
packet.
* I enjoyed this
class very much. Dr. Champine is always
willing to help student to better understand course material.
* I think the
course is easier to understand I digest when powerpoint presentations are used, rather than the
hard to see transparencies.
* I appreciated
that each and every homework assignment “forced” us to study as well as helping
us to find “holes” in our notes in order to obtain better studying material and
overall improve our grade. I feel that
the instructor made it exceptionally hard for a student to fail by providing
these homework assignment as well as SI.
* Overall I
learned a lot throughout the course.
After taking this class I actually like microorganisms better. Throughout the course I received a better
understanding of the taxa involve din microorganisms.
* This is a very
hard course to rate because there is so much information given. I feel we needed more time to have learned
more and have it be more clear.
* Dr. Champine is
a very thoughtful and understanding professor.
He was always fair and was always available to help students. The only suggestion I have is to make this
course more interesting. The subject
matter can be boring and something needs to be done to raise students’
interest.
* Know the
material! Study throughout the semester,
not just the day or two before an exam.
* Dr. Champine,
you are the best teacher I had so far. I
enjoyed class and lab and had a lot of fun doing lab activities. I hope that I will have another class with
you.
* Dr. Champine is
very good; however, his exams are very long and contain a lot of material.
* The class work
seems higher than 200 level.
* The main thing
that I did for this class was remembering stuff which was really hard, but I
really enjoyed.
* I thought this
was a good course and Dr. Champine is an excellent instructor, but I felt an
information overload in this course.
There was so much information I felt it hard at times to learn the
information accurately and be able to incorporate it on the tests.
* Test are too long and complicated!
* One thing that
needs improvement is the transparencies.
Sometimes they were very difficult to read especially when you were
writing on them. Other than that it was
a great lecture class.
* I enjoyed
taking this course and learned a lot from it.
This course forced me to relearn some biology that I forgot and also
learned new material which is very useful for me as a biology
major.
*Exams were
tough: good class though
* The old tests
that were placed on-line were a big help with the tests. This class made me want
to switch my major to go into something in microbiology.
* I loved this
lab. Was my favorite class this semester. The only
down side to is was that it was at
Summer
2006-BI-200
I thought this
was a tough course. Alot
of the material covered was difficult, but Dr. Champine is always willing to
answer questions and help. Overall, I
think Dr. Champine does an excellent job teaching this course but it takes alot of individual effort to do well.
Lots and lots of
homework and a lot of information crammed into 4 weeks. Pretty tough but Dr.
Champine made it bearable.
Very good instructor.
A little vague about some important points sometimes.
This course has a
lot of information to learn in a very short time, but Dr. Champine does a great
job of making it fun and interesting. He
is very understanding and you can tell he wants his students to do well.
This class was
difficult in 4 wks., but having the help sheet for the test really helped take
the pressure off cramming, so we could understand the ideas and process w/o
having to memorize what a certain protein on a certain bacteria does. I enjoyed this class.
This microbiology
class taught me many things I did not know and the instructor was very
effective in teaching the lessons so that everyone understood.
This has been a
very tough class, however, I’ve really enjoyed
it. The fast pace of these last four
weeks has been daunting, but I can’t hold that against you. The presentations and handouts you created
for us were a major asset and I don’t know what I would have done without them.
This is a really
hard class to take in four weeks. It’s
so much information to cram in. I liked
how the lecture was set up w/ powerpoints. When we got into the lab, I thought it was
kind of chaotic. There were too many
labs to do in not enough time -> we may have got them done, but I didn’t
learn enough. I was so worried about
finished that I forgot what I was supposed to be learning. The first and last weeks were very
interesting and the middle two I did not like.
I definitely feel
that this class has enlightened me. Coming
in with no prior knowledge of microbiology, I am leaving with so much useful
information that relates to the world of health, doctors, and even myself. Test 3
stressed me out and it took a lot of work to get a grasp on everything and I
felt this section was a little unorganized.
A big overview may have helped.
Otherwise, it was a great class, and I enjoyed it.
This was the best
class that I have taken @ SEMO. Dr.
Champine is by far the best Professor that I have had in class. He took this 4-wk course and made the
material easier to understand and easy to remember. B/c he taught this course I am now VERY
interested in microbiology and it has opened my eyes to an entire new field of
science that I can study.
Dr. Champine made
this 4-week course intense and exciting.
I was focused on learning the material and dedicated to understanding
the concepts taught because of the vigorous nature of the teaching,
assignments, and tests. I have learned
more information in the past 4 weeks than I could have ever imagined, but I was
able to do so because of the great instructor and the organization of the class
structure.
I took the summer
course and at first Dr. Champine seemed a get to work stuck-in-the-mud but once
you got to know him you really began to understand that he not only wanted to
but enjoyed teaching. A professor who
obviously wants to get to know you and help you do your best in the course
makes the class 100% better. That is
exactly what Dr. Champine did! He
learned the students names, involved the students in
discussion, and made most of the material interesting. Overall, as a visiting student @ SEMO for the
summer, I had a great experience and learned alot. Just one comment though ... sometimes he can
make you feel dumb when asking a question.
Pro. Champine is a true teacher. He didn’t assign readings and leave it up to
the students to learn for themselves. Champine did his job unlike many “teachers’
in this learning institution. The only
thing I would change about this class is the clarity of lab material. I feel I could have done much better in this
class had I known where to look for answers in the lab. Handouts that are more defined and referenced
would help.
This class was a
good experience and not only did I enjoy the class I also enjoyed the
professor. I’ve learned alot in this class and it was definitely worth all the hard
work!
I liked this
instructor alot.
He makes sure you understand before he moves on. Also when lecturing, I noticed that he reads
the facial expressions of his students which I think is very important because
it helps him realize when they aren’t understanding
something. Also he keeps the students
involved in lecture by asking you specific questions about your assigned
organism in class. It helped keep you
awake in a 2 hr lecture. Very good. Teachers
like him make hard courses not so bad.
2006 Fall
BI-200 Lecture
Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher. It is nice to have a professor who really cares about his
students. Maya is cool too.
I really enjoyed
this course. Dr. Champine made class
interesting and teaches it in a way that makes me want to learn more and
succeed. He encourages students and you can tell he loves what he does. Everyday he made an effort to make lecture
and lab enjoyable. He helped me decide what exactly I want to do in biology
field. Thank you for making class fun.
Great class,
great teacher!
I think this
class should be 5 credits and meet more during the week.
I think the
lecture exams are too hard and there is too much information to sock in for
each exam.
This was my only
semester at SEMO before I started nursing school. I am glad I had Dr. Champine, because he is
and excellent teacher who is approachable and intelligent.
The lectures were
sometimes hard to follow because so much information was provided at once. Other than that Dr. Champine did all he could
to help us learn & get excited about Microbiology.
Dr. Champine was
always willing to help & answer questions you had about things going on in
class. He was really good about explaining
things & helping you to understand the concepts.
It is easy to see
that Dr. Champine enjoys what he does. I
really enjoyed this class. I like the
homework because it gives people a chance to make up some points they may have missed
on a test. Some people are not good test takers!! I really liked doing the
mixed unknown it was fun but I feel that I learned a lot from it!!
I had no desire
to take this class, but it is a requirement for my major. This class is difficult & consisted of a
lot of outside work. Though the class
was hard, I think Dr. Champine did his best to make it easier for his students.
Overall, this
course has been interesting and fun. Dr.
Champine does not give assignments, pre-labs, or other homework items that are
impossible to get 100% on. What he asks
is stuff that can easily be found in your notes or textbooks. I would like to someday take another course
taught by this professor.
Excellent course.
There is a lot of material covered, but between lab and lecture, you
really learn a lot. Excellent course for
anyone interested in medicine or health fields.
Very interesting course material, presented
effectively and tested on fairly.
The class was
tough, but very interesting. The lab
allowed me to learn more about the field.
This being the first Microbiology course I’ve taken, I was very
impressed.
Thanx Dr. Champine, this class was good. Wish we could have done more lab because that’s what it’s all about.
Most people I
talked to said micro was ridiculously hard, but champine
is clear and to the point and tests over important subjects and doesn’t try and
put non-relevant matters in class.
Dr. Champine is
one of the professors that makes me proud to be a
student at Southeast. He genuinely caves
for his students success and does not try to score
students into learning by giving out a horrible course grade. Highly recommended.
Honestly, I
wasn’t psyched to be enrolled in this course.
But I feel like I gained a great deal from being involved with it. I still don’t think I’d choose this as a
career path, but I have a greater appreciation for the field itself now.
Spring 2007 -
BI 200 (Lab)
Dr. Champine took
an interest in his students learning answering questions, general attitude,
etc. and was always available to help in any way he could. Presented a wide amount of information and
related this info to outside world. A prime example of an excellent teacher.
Dr. Champine
created the best lab I have taken in college.
He really cares about the students, seems to be always happy to help
with any problems in class you might have.
One of the
reasons I did much more work in the course was the return on investment! I got so much out of this class. I plan on
taking more with this professor in the future – even though not required by my
degree program. Best tuition money I
ever spent!
Maija is
absolutely wonderful and gorgeous! She
definitely deserves a raise for her hard work and conviction! Champine is an extremely nice person whom
always goes out of his way to help his students. I am very very glad
I took him as my teacher! HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED!
Dr. Champine is
an excellent professor who genuinely cares about his students’ understanding of
the material at hand. His class is
always interesting and he makes the subject matter more bearable for those of
us who aren’t biology majors. Dr.
Champine is highly recommended!
Lab was fun! Lecture wasn’t as fun but the slides and pics and handouts made learning it easier! I took you cuz I
have heard nothing but good things about you in the past. Thanks.
Doubt it can be
helped but at times so many thing were done at once
that it became hard to keep things straight.
Dr. Champine is a
great teacher. I really loved coming to
lab. He made it fun and
interesting. HE is constantly cracking
jokes along the way which makes you WANT to pay attention. Excellent teacher!!!!
There was always
a lot of work to do in lab, but Dr. Champine’s laid
back teaching style and helpfulness made it very easy to deal with. Great teacher!
Overall a great course.
This has probably
been the most enjoyable lab I’ve ever taken in high school or college. 2 hours flies by and I know I’ve learned a
ton. Nonetheless, I didn’t get nearly as
stressed out as I have in the labs in the past.
Spring 2007 BI
200 – Lecture
Good teacher,
kept class interesting.
Dr. Champine
rocks!
Class was well
organized and we stayed close with the syllabus. I learned a lot more than I thought I
would. No complaints!
Dr. Champine is
an excellent teacher, highly recommended!
I really enjoyed
your kindness. Great
teacher.
Dr. Champine is a
very knowledgable and thorough teacher who seems to
care about students and their understanding of microbiology including its
fundamentals and principles. He is very
good teacher who aided students w/ handouts etc. to facilitate the learning
process. Overall a
very nice man and teacher. I
would recommend this teacher and class to others.
Dr. Champine
cared a lot about how the students did in class. The only thing that I wish would have been
different is more tests with less material on them instead of three big
tests. Overall, this class was great and
I would recommend it to anyone.
Sometimes the
material was confusing, not explained well enough. I’m sure if I would have asked questions I
would have gotten a better understanding.
Feels like I mostly just copy the notes and don’t pick
the information up easily.
Champine is very nice and helps you when you ask for it.
Dr. Champine is
such a nice person, however, I really did not care for
his teaching style. He really does not
explain things all that well, and I believe I could have gotten the same grade
if I only came to class once in a while and just got notes from others. However, I do think he is very understanding,
fair and helpful, I just thought this course jumped around A LOT and could have
been presented in a way that was less confusing and easier to understand.
Sometimes it felt
like we were trying to get so much done in one class period that we glazed over
important topics. Maybe there should be
3 lectures a week making it a 4 hour course (including lab).
I have worked
harder in this class than any other I have taken, but I have also learned
more. The way you structure the
assignments made it easy to keep on track and not get behind. You made this subject more interesting to me
than I expected and I would like to learn more about this subject in depth in
the future.
I really liked
this course and the practice/example tests online are a really good idea to
help students study and prepare for upcoming exams.
I think Dr.
Champine is an excellent teacher and he truly deserves a pay raise!
Summer 2007
BI-200
The cheatsheets were helpful.
Great class from a great teacher. He keeps you laughing and because of him and
how he presented the material I have found a great intrest
in microbiology.
Dr. Champine is
an energetic instructor who seems to enjoy his job. He makes what can be a dull, boring subject a
fun one. He is entertaining and makes
class interactive. Very positive
experience!
I enjoyed your
class. The four week session was kind of
a cram, but I found the subject material and the way it was presented to be
more interesting than I had originally anticipated. I really enjoyed lab.
Very good teacher. I
learned a lot and would recommend that others take this course from this
instructor.
Really did love
the course! I’m a bio major and this was
my favorite class I’ve had! Teacher is
great and shows genuine interest in the science and his students. Very smart and funny! Best lab I’ve ever had! I was getting bored with science (which I
didn’t think I ever would) but this course changed that!
He was a great
teacher who made this class seem not as bas as I was expecting.
I was intimidated
by the intensity of this course initially, but your teaching style was
wonderful and lab was a worthwhile challenge.
Thank you!
b. BI345/245 – Laboratory Methods in Biological Chemistry
Spring 2003
* This was
probably the first class I have taken at SEMO that was worth my time and money.
Dr. Champine did a superior job of applying things I learned in genetics to the
lab. This application has tremendously helped me understand reading material in
more efficient manner!
* I liked the
experiments that we did in class this semester.
* Maybe have some
small quizzes during the semester to make sure we understand. I like the in
class assignments; these help me to know what is important. Maybe don’t put so
much work at the end due to finals and all.
* I really
enjoyed the class. The “hands-on” opportunities made learning easier and a lot
more interesting. My only dislikes were the numerous activities and assignments
that we crammed into the last few weeks of class.
* I personally
thought that this class was very informative and interesting. The instructor
was always willing to help students when needed. I would suggest this course to
other students. The instructor really showed an interest in his students
learning.
* 2. Could have
done more experiments rather than working on assignments on notebooks so often.
16. Material was fairly easy- more challenging experiments. 32. Less class time
used for assignments and notebooks, we can do those outside of class. Do more
experiments in class so we can have knowledge about machines and procedures.
Spring 2003
IDEA Written Comments
* We need music
when doing lab stuff.
* Dr. Champine is
truly one of the best professors at Southeast. I loved this class because all
the labs we did related to previous material learned in genetics and other
biology classes. My favorite things were the spectophotometer
and gel labs.
* The amount of
“busywork” in this class is amazing. I think that more theory and reason could
be taught instead of just how. Apply this stuff to other disciplines. There are
people other than micro majors in this class.
Fall 2003
* This class was
very helpful. I now have a clearer
understanding of the lab techniques that I’ve heard of throughout my biology
education. I wish I would have taken it
sooner.
* This class was
a lot of work, but I learned quite a bit throughout the semester. Dr. Champine was a good instructor and was
always willing to help his students!
Thanks! :)
* Enjoyed class
very much. The only thing you might add
is some descriptions in laymen’s terms in the class when we are waiting for a
process to finish. Overall I regard Dr.
Champine as one of the easiest professors to talk with. Good course and good professor.
* This course was
fun. I learned a lot of useful info that
was relevant to lab work. Sometimes it
was hard to keep up with all of the material, notebooks, and assignments though
because we covered a lot and had other courses to worry about. Good class overall though!
Spring 2004
* I thought this
class provided a great background in general lab activities. In addition, the labs were explained very
well and the handouts were easy to follow.
* A lot of the
class was busywork. I think if you take
quant and BI450 this class should definitely be waived.
* I really
enjoyed this class. The only suggestion
I would have is letting us know further in advance on notebook checks and
already have assigned what is going in them.
* I enjoyed this
class.
* This class was
by far my favorite this semester. I
learned a lot of valuable techniques that I hope to put to use someday in my
career. I look forward to taking classes
with Dr. Champine in the future.
Spring 2005
Idea Written Comments
* Try not to load
the last 3 weeks of class with half of a semesters work,
we are also taking other classes besides this one, that also require work. Very interesting subjects, try doing a DNA prep and gel off our own bodies such as hair.
* Dr. Champine is
an awesome instructor – he explains things clearly and concisely and is willing
to explain as many times as necessary for students to understand. BI 345 is a must-take for all people who will
one day work in a lab. It is very good
at preparing a student for this.
Overall, an EXCELLENT course!
* Excellent
teacher. Always
available to help a student. This
class is very interesting and is filled with useful information. Very fast paced with a lot of work involved.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent instructor. It is clear
from his actions that he cares if the students learn the material. It would probably be helpful in the future to
spread the workload out a bit more, though.
* This class was
a great Introduction to the technique to Biology. This class provide
my lot of useful knowledge and skill that I will use.
* Dr. Champine is
very patient with students and always eager to help.
* After taking
this course, I feel more prepared for my job ahead. After graduation I will be working in a
laboratory doing research. Due to taking
this I feel very prepared. I thought Dr.
Champine was an excellent teacher and knew the material very well. He knew how to relate the material so that it
was easier to understand.
Spring 2006
IDEA Written comments
The only downfall
of the course would be the varying due dates of homework; often undecided or
long after an activity.
I learned a lot
of techniques in this course that will be valuable to me in my future
career. I enjoyed having Dr. Champine as
a teacher because he is so nice, easygoing, and really cares about his
students’ success. He was always
available to help me anytime I had a question about this class.
I think Dr.
Champine is a great teacher. He always
manages to answer your questions without making you feel like an idiot. He is extremely helpful when you have
questions. As far as the course goes, I
really enjoyed it. We did a lot of
hands-on activities, which I enjoy and I learned a lot of techniques that are
used in a lab. The only problem with the
course is that the due dates for the notebook are usually a long time after we
did the lab. That’s the only thing I
would change.
The assignments
seem a bit disorganized, but I do understand that this course is being
restructured. I had a strong desire to
take this course. This is because it
offers a practical application to theory we’ve covered in previous
courses. I have no doubt that as this
course develops, it should become easier.
Packaging could make this course easier.
The manuscript work helped greatly.
The format help has improved my report writing.
This class felt very unorganized. The
manuscript could have used an example, to make the writing clearer. I often was unsure about what was expected.
Spring 2007 BI
245
Good job!
Class was tough
but interesting. Dr. Champine was always
willing to help and answer any questions.
c. BI445/645 – Microbial
Physiology
Fall 2000
* The lecture was
very effective. The handouts provided
assisted me a lot. I had problems with
lab though. I never really understood
what I was supposed to be doing or learning in the lab. I think that a better explanation of why
we’re doing things may be helpful.
Overall, this was an effective course.
* Good points –
available outside of class, grading on tests and allowing us to use notes for
exams. Work on- clearer lectures
(sometimes difficult to follow), return homework sooner, be clearer on what’s
expected for assignments.
* I think that
the class was very interesting and I learned a lot of new material. The only problems I had with the class were
it took me a while to catch on as to where the class was heading. Perhaps a clearer explanation of the class
would have been helpful. Also, we were
flooded with handouts and it was hard to keep things organized. I would suggest the handouts be grouped
together in a packer like we got in BI130/140.
* Always there if
you need help was one of the strong points.
Bad points were that the homework was hard to understand and sometimes
the test questions were too.
* In some cases,
I thought the lecture material was a little easy for a 400 level course,
especially at the beginning. As an
instructor, you should try to be more confident while lecturing and instructing
individually with students. You know the
material quite well, it just sometimes does not come
across that way.
* For me, the lab
was the most enjoyable aspect of this course.
I learned many new techniques and concepts. As a chemistry
major, these are things I would not ordinarily have a chance to do in my
general bio prereqs and minor classes.
* The study
guides for the exams were really helpful, as were the expectation sheets for
the manuscripts. The class, overall, was
very interesting.
Fall 2002
* BI445 is a
great course. I will recommend this course to my friends.
* This class was
enjoyable. The only thing I recommend changing would be the length of the test.
* All in all a
good learning experience. At times the material was a little hard to follow,
but I guess that’s the nature of the discipline.
* Champine is an
excellent professor. He’s very helpful and willing to help the student learn
all of the info taught in class. Champine is one of the best instructors throughout
the university.
* Initial
lectures somewhat confusing, perhaps slower pace or better view of the overall
picture would be more helpful.
* Dr. Champine is
a wonderful professor. He has always went out of his
way to help me understand homework and material covered in class. The only
changes I would recommend would be to add cell molec.
to the prereq’s for this
class!
Fall 2004
*While the course
was difficult, it was extremely informative and Dr. Champine is an excellent
professor. I thoroughly enjoyed the
course and would recommend Dr. Champine as a professor to anyone for any
course. He is very passionate about his
field, and excites others about it as well.
*Dr. Champine is
definitely one of the best biology professors I have had. Although he is highly intelligent, he is not
“cocky” about it like some other professors.
This encourages students to answer more questions in class without being
embarrassed about what the professors comments will be
if the answer is incorrect. I feel the
class was a good mix of lab and lecture and I would recommend this class to
anyone interested in microbiology.
*Dr. Champine is
one of the best professors here at Southeast.
Other science professors should take note of his performance and the way
his students respect him, like him and succeed in his courses. He takes a genuine interest in our
education. That is what I will remember
when I leave here.
*Thanks for your
help in this class. You do show concern
for your students. On the majority of
the homework, it required extra calculations that were not in the text book or
the reserved Brock text book. So I
recommend that you lecture on basic chemistry/algebra or have a book reserved
that do those types of calculations.
Also, when you assign the manuscript, please give at least a 2 week
notice for due dates. I have enjoyed
your class and you as well as a professor.
Thanks.
*Champine was
great, although I felt the lecture was dull.
The class was not what I was expecting.
The name of this class should be Quantitative Research Methods for
Prokaryotes and not Microbial Physiology.
There is too much math and not enough learning, and the physical
description and growth conditions of the microbes.
*Dr. Champine was
a very good teacher. He went out of his
way to help me pass the class. Thanks
for being such a great teacher.
c. Other Courses
Spring 2001
BI689/690 Graduate Seminar
No written
comments
Spring 2004,
BI487 Senior Seminar,
(No written
comments received)
Fall 2005 BI
487
Section-01
* The course load
was overwhelming for a 1 hr. course, but it all worked out fine. I'm not sure
that the Kathy Jarvis project helps students that are already prepared for
future endeavors,(like grad school, professional school, etc) but it might be
nice for younger students she had lots of info. All in all
the course was a good one & Dr. Champine did a great job.
* The criticism
was welcomed, however, the grading was far to strick for this class. I felt some people should have
acquired higher grades than they received.
* This class was
much more fun than I expected! It was a fun learning environment.
* Kathy was very
helpful but kind of a hassle due to time constraints. Good idea w/ resumes
& grad. applications very helpful
* I came into
this class not knowing what to expect. but I really
enjoyed it.
* Isn't really a
class where a professor can be rated. Overall I
thought grading was fair but other studen'ts dru seem to have legitimate complaints.
BI 487-02
* I now feel more
comfortable giving a presentation.
* This is a 1 cr.
Course and there was way to much expected to be done. We are biologist, and as
such, we should have been graded on knowledge and comprehension, not on our
public speaking ability.
* Dr. Champine is
an excellent professor. However, I think there is too much required for this
class to be only 1 credit hour.
BI 487-03
* I felt that the
amount of work required for this course was excessive considering its hour
value. In other words, I felt like we were taking a 3 hour course and getting
one hour of credit.
* Dr. Champine is
very nice & fair. Very busy so sometimes hard to catch in office but gave
very timely replies to e-mail (usually within an hour or two. He also wasn't
afraid to admit that he didn't know everything. The course itself requires a
lot of work for only 1 credit hour
* Would have like
to of had grades sooner. Was as clear in why points were taken off.
* Think this
class had too much work for a 1 HR credited class. Need to encrease
hours or decrease the amount of work. Great Teacher, very helpful and I liked
his criticism on my presentation.
* Great class!
2006 Fall BI
487-02
I like the
resume assignment!
I enjoyed
this class because it truly helped me to develop my oral presentation skills
and helped with my use of powerpoint.
Assignments
were very helpful & relevant.
2006 Fall BI
487-03
The
feed back I received after my presentation was kinda
scary at first; this was the first time I’ve heard immediate feedback &
been asked questions by a professor.
But, it did help me learn how to improve for the next time, &
offered more ideas into my topic I had not yet considered.
This
instructor did a very good job. The
coursework was an appropriate amount for the credit hours I was worth. This instructor is one of the best evaluaters of oral presentation performance and taught me
valuable tools to strengthen my oral presentation skills.
I
really enjoyed this course because I learned about things that will help me in
my professional career, and it allowed me to research a topic that I was intrested in.
I
really enjoyed the course. Dr. Champine
was an excellent teacher.
Spring 2007
BI-154 (Lab)
Dr. Champine is a
wonderful teacher and was very helpful in the lab.
Champine is an
excellent professor. He is very easily
approachable and is willing to work with students. He explained concepts very clearly and made
it easy to understand.
I learned a lot in this course! I would definitely recommend Dr. Champine. Great class.