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.
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.
Dr. Wilton is amazing. His lectures are very clear and he's here to help you.
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
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.
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!
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The GOAT. Biochem is a lot of content but Wilton gives you all the tools you need to succeed. Just be sure to do the problems he gives, ask questions, and try your hardest! He will make sure you do well as long as you put in the effort.
Mike is hands down the best teacher I've had at UCSB. He is caring, smart, and respected by all of his students. Because of Mike's guidance, I was able to succeed in all of the upper div Bio coursework I'm currently taking. Mike deserves nothing but the best. If you put in the work, you will do well. I'm excited to take his classes in the future.
The professor taught very well, and the answers to questions after class were very timely. It's just that the exam is a bit difficult, I feel that biology is so difficult to get an A :(
The absolute GOAT. He cares about every student and tells you exactly what you need to do to succeed in his class.
His portion of 1B had a lot of content but he does a fantastic job at making clear what you should know and how to understand it. He's so so caring and if you go to his review sessions and put in the work you'll for sure end up with a good grade.
OMGGG, I love Mike's lecture sooo much. A perfectly great professor. Organized lectures. He will emphasize important contents during lectures, and he is pretty willing and patient to talk with students after class. Overally, I love his lectures very much.
Everyone would rate him a 5 and anyone who rates him below a 5 is insane (and this will never happen). Best professor ever, with supreme lectures and doable exams. Really caring and energic. Wants everyone in the class to success
Dr. Wilton (Mike) is such a lovely individual. I performed quite terribly on the first 2 midterms in the class, and needed an unprecedented (for me at least) performance to pass. And I surpassed my unprecedented needs purely listening to Mike's study advice that he gives the class. Listen to him if you want to learn HOW to learn, and how to study.
Mike has been my favorite professor at UCSB so far. He explains concepts thoroughly and always answers questions. His lectures are engaging and don't make you want to fall asleep, even at 8am. Office hours are very helpful and he is easily reachable if you need clarification on anything.
Definitely the best professor that I have ever had. He made such a difficult topic so much easy to understand and he is really genuine and cares about all of the students
Have had him for two classes and he is so approachable inside and outside of class for help. Genuinely wants students to succeed unlike some other professors who are only there for research. Engaging lectures and very considerate of student needs! best professor in STEM i've taken!
Such a solid professor. Wants you to learn the material and actually will put in work to help you at office hours. Clear and consistent on the info he wants you to know. Best professor I've ever had. It feels like he has your back/there to support you.