WILTON M B

Mike Wilton

55 reviews
Caring Amazing lectures Respected Accessible outside class Lecture heavy Clear grading criteria Inspirational Gives good feedback EXTRA CREDIT Participation matters Tough grader Skip class? You won't pass. Group projects Would take again Test heavy Lots of homework Hilarious Graded by few things
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MCDB 110 Wilton M B Spring 2024 Total: 187
MCDB 1B Wilton M B Winter 2024 Total: 309
MCDB 1A Wilton M B Fall 2023 Total: 276
MCDB 1B Wilton M B Fall 2023 Total: 148
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MCDB110 . Wilton M B 4 Months Ago

Mike creates a very strong and encouraging learning environment. He provides you with all the materials to lead you to success. Rewatch his lectures multiple times and do all the practice problems he gives. Really engage and try to learn during section. Content was 50% new and 50% MCDB 1A so it was easier to learn.

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MCDB1B . Wilton M B 4 Months Ago

He's ok. Sometime it felt like he would oversimplify concepts to the point where it felt like we were just memorizing things. It would have been nice to go into a little more detail on certain topics.

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MCDB1B . Wilton M B 7 Months Ago

Dr. Wilton is amazing. His lectures are very clear and he's here to help you.

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MCDB1B . Wilton M B 7 Months Ago

his lectures covered a lot of material but they were so engaging and well done that it still was manageable. he posted lecture videos and the homework was very similar to lectures so it wasn't too hard. his tests were kind of difficult but if you went to lecture and studied his notes he made during lectures they weren't too hard. awesome professor

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MCDB110 . Wilton M B 9 Months Ago

He has been one of my favorite professors here at UCSB, and he is not only an amazing lecturer but is also genuinely deeply invested in the success of all of his students. The course is truly designed to maximize the amount of student success, and I would recommend this class to anyone who is slightly interested in the subject matter.

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MCDB110 . Wilton M B 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

One of the best stem professors I've ever had! Although the class is graded mostly by exams, he drops the lowest and explains lectures in an understandable manner. He wants students to succeed and provides multiple opportunities to practice problems and get help if things don't make sense. Would definitely recommend taking him!

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MCDB110 . Wilton M B 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

Mike is such a nice person and he wants you to succeed, but he does not by any means write easy tests! Completely bombed the first test, but studied like crazy for the 2nd two and did okay. I highly recommend going to OH, and really try and do well on the first exam so that you don't have to take the final. He did give extra credit and he "curves".

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MCDB110 . Wilton M B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Best bio professor at UCSB. Wilton cares for all of his students and wants them to succeed. EC is available and exams are very similar to practice tests. Do ALL the weekly problems and practice tests. Go to OH with questions ready to ask. 3 exams, but you can drop one of them (including the final). Exams are tricky so study thoroughly.

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MCDB1A . Wilton M B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Mike was a great lecturer and definitely made biology easier to understand for everyone. He taught you everything you needed to know for the tests and as long as you reviewed the slides and wrote out stuff you would do well. I especially liked how he tried to learn everyone's name and always was trying to invite people to his office hours.

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MCDB110 . Wilton M B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Dr. Wilton is literally THE BEST!!! He's a caring professor that wants you to understand the content and do well in class. The class is super fair and his lectures are great. Study early on and go to OH for clarifications on anything (he's very approachable to ask questions) and you'll do well. So thankful I took 110 with him.

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MCDB1AB . Wilton M B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Amazing professor. He cares so much about his students and it shows through. The content might be tough at times but he is always willing to help and even provides resources for research after you're done with his class. Such a sweet professor def take him.

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MCDB1A . Wilton M B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

His straight 5/5 on this website says it all. One of the best professors at UCSB, so inspiring, easily accessible and invested in your success.

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