Reviews of professor Chris Maltman

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I loved Dr. Maltman! Although BIO114 was super hard (as it's supposed to be), I think he's a great professor! There are quizzes every week, but honestly it helps you stay on track studying for an upcoming exam. He responds to emails super-fast and is helpful during office hours. His exams are fair, just show up to lectures and study!!

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Is very full of himself and has a big head about him. the Exam covered like 7 chapters (in my opinion is too much) and graded REALLY heavy. Nice guy though and will get back to you quickly with email but the lectures are a lot of notes.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Dr Maltman is very intelligent and witty. His class is very lecture heavy averaging 90 slides per chapter. If you miss class you will fall behind. There is very little extra credit and his exams are difficult. It's challenging but you will learn a lot and the labs prove to be very interesting and useful. I recommend but be ready to work!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Harsh grader, extremely difficult exams. No book required but I would recommend getting it anyway. Lectures are fast paced and sometimes difficult to follow. On the bright side he is very responsive to emails and understanding if you miss class. I assumed this was a 400 level class until I double checked to write this review. Yikes.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Had for BIO 114 but ended up withdrawing since I didn't need the credit. Quizzes are hard and the exams are extremely difficult. Fast talker and blows through slides. He is a really nice and encouraging professor, though. Genuinely cares about his students. 100% recommend as an advisor. Beware of the lab reports though.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Maltman is actually a really funny guy so lectures are not boring. Exams are very tough, but what do you expect from a micro class. Goes through lots of material in 1 class. Lab is so much fun.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I had to take a final cumulative exam on 55 pages of notes in a 100 class. I am certain he is a great guy but that is just not ok, especially with his level of teaching. Very difficult grader on tests, tries to trick you/demands you to know it better than the back of your hand. I could not spend that time in a class that is not for my major.