Francis Mikan - Austin Community College

Professor: Francis Mikan
Department: Geology
College: Austin Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1404
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the most challenging classes I have ever taken. Mikan makes it well worth it though. Lectures are full of interesting conversations. He is full of interesting material related to geology as well as other sciences. Tests are about as challenging as they get. All essay questions, and you have to write as much as possible. Your hand will hurt.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: GEOLOGY140304
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Easily my favorite professor. He is hilarious and always makes class interesting. His passion seems to rub off on the whole class. Because of him I am considering a career in Geology. The class is long (3 hrs) but he almost always has a video to watch for the second half and he keeps things entertaining for the other half. Tests are kinda hard.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took his class over the summer and it was so fun. You'll spend the first part of the class actually holding different minerals in your hand and learning how to identify them. This was my favorite part. Mikan is very enthusiastic about Geology and it is obvious it is a subject he is passionate about. It will rub off on you too, if you let it!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am writing this review several years after I took two of Frank Mikan's classes. What he taught has stayed with me and inspired me. He remains one of my top three college professors, even after attending the University of Texas. His humor, candor, and knowledge made his classes the best. Everyone should take at least one of his classes. Amazing!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Easily the best teacher I've ever had. Super engaging, knowledgeable, and extremely charismatic. He loves to talk about interesting theories that involve history and evolution and the environment. He has a great sense of humor too and really cares about each person in the class. Absolutely take his class!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is the most interesting class I have ever taken. Mikan is awesome! He doesn't use the book; all test questions come from his lectures, which are thoroughly interesting. He ties geology into human history and puts everything in context. Study hard and take good notes, and this will be the most rewarding class you've taken!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love Prof. Mikan. Had a lot of fun on the Field Trip. You learn a lot, but a lot of memorization for the tests, which are ridiculously hard (one was 12 pages-a lot of space provided to write essay-type answers). He will tell you what's on the test if you ask, but he will not go into specifics. Hilarious, kept us entertained. Interesting info.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Best professor that I've had, you actually learn the material as opposed to memorizing it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: GEO1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He grades your tests ridiculously hard. The tests are long and full of memorization. He does not help your grade at all. He tries to keep you in his class as long as possible. His classes are 3-4 hours long, good luck.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I LOVED this class. So interesting and fun. I almost cried as I handed in my final. I learned soo much. Overall such a good class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mr. Mikan is the best professor i have ever had. His class is interesting and i have learned more in his class than any other ACC classes combine. Even though is class is extremely enjoyable his tests are HARD. He covers everything in class, but you need to put in major effort to study for the tests. All tests are roughly 15 questions essay.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing teacher, but tests are extremely hard. All "short" answer and you must know EVERYthing or he takes off points. Relates geol to chem, physics, history, current events, &more. Very lively and nice but honestly way more difficult than it should have been. Would strongly reccomend him as a teacher if it weren't for the very difficult tests.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm currently taking this class and I love it! I recommend it to anyone. He is lively and funny. I wish he taught more classes at ACC because I would take them. He doesn't use a textbook. Passes out packets of material to read with his own notes. Super helpful and super nice. Attendance in important.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DONT BUY THE BOOK!! Awesome teacher. awesome awesome awesome. Dont take any one elses class111
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not only is he an incredible professor, but he could earn a living doing stand-up comedy as well. Everything he says is captivating, interesting and knowledgable in a very fun way. Attendance is a HUGE factor in your grade as everything you will be tested on comes from his mouth and nothing from the book.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1404
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent teacher. Wide knowledge of sciences. Keeps class interesting. All essay format tests can be difficult if you are not good at essay style. Presents large amounts of information and many views. Is very energetic and fun. Highly recommended especially for science students. No textbook required but might be beneficial as extra resource.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is possibly one of my favorite professors ever. The class hasn't ended, yet I have enjoyed every second of his lecturing. Whether I pass his class or not, he's clearly the best instructor I've ever had. I'd be more than willing to retake a class with him, even if I passed it, just to have him as my professor.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Funny funny funny! Makes geology very intereting and fun. I don't reccomend this class if you are prone to worrying about the world ending in cataclysm...
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mikan is absolutely fantastic and the best professor ive ever had. His classes are very interesting and fun, and his sense of humor keeps the class unique and exciting. i was always happy about going to this class, he doesn't care if your late. he's got a few new jokes for every class relating to the material. he helped me to pursue a geology major
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: GEOL1403
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am terrible in science, but Mikan made this class fun and the material interesting. He's one of those guys who's never in a bad mood. He's funny and he encourages class participation. The field trip was a blast. The tests are difficult though. I would strongly recommend taking this class. He's been my favorite prof after 2 & 1/2 years of CC.
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