This was honestly the worst class I have taken at UVA in my four years. But, I'm not a science person. Macko's lectures have nothing to do with what's on the exam and the labs are impossible.

Read the book the day before the exam and get an A. Easy as that. I spent the whole class on Tumblr. That being said, Macko is a cool guy.

Class is NOT an easy A. Pick another class for your science requirement. The exams are a lot harder than they seem, and most people do not do well. Professor Macko is a really nice guy, but rambles on and on in class a lot. He can be pretty funny, and is really passionate about his research, but overall the class is just not worth the bad grades.

I loved Macko and this class. He's an incredibly goofy guy and is clearly passionate about what he teaches. I found his lectures to be some of my favorite at UVa and he's super approachable. He gave out a study guide for all the tests and as long as you went through them, you were golden. Don't take the labs lightly though.

Lectures are a big joke. Read the book, get an A.

GET OUT OF THIS CLASS!!! There is a huge curve which makes the class GPA like it is, but the labs are hard and the exams are impossible. What he lectures about is not on the exam. It all comes from the book and the key terms he puts online. I worked my ass off on the labs and I still got an 80 average. Terrible lecturer. Really goofy and just seems like a really awkward guy.

This class was very odd. I expected something completely different. The lectures are completely worthless and any slide he shows in the lectures (which aren't even that helpful) are not posted online. Just read the book and pay attention to the minor details in the readings. Don't take this class for granted because the past test averages have been 69-73%. As for the labs he assigns in this class, they are extremely easy. They are more like busy work rather than something important.If you are trying to knock out your science requirement, turn away and find another class. There are plenty that are MUCH easier.

Good and interesting class. Macko is passionate about his subject. Not too hard.

easiest class i have taken at uva - with minimal work you can manage an 85 which is usually an A in this class

do NOT take this class.