Western Kentucky University / M / Wayne M. Mason
Averages:
Overall Rating
Goodv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 29
Multiple Choice: 65
Matching: 67
Fill in the Blank: 90
Essays: 37
Problem Solving: 13
Mandatory Final: 77
Cumulative Final: 6
Textbook Required: 50
Extra Credit: 3
Attendance Required: 24
92 Total Evaluations
BIOL-131 : A&p I Lab - Posted 1/16/2013
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This course is only difficult if you don't study. You have four exams and they are really in detail so you better study at least two hours everyday for a week before each exam. If you have Dr. Mason you're in good hands, if you get a TA you better have a good one.
BIOL-131 : A & P 1 - Posted 8/24/2012
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Prof Mason was a wonderful teacher for a difficult subject. I took his summer class. His notes are very detailed and are all you need for the exams. (except a 3-4 MC questions on the required reading for the lecture tests)
The Lab exam were very difficult for me due to the amount of memorization needed expecially for Lab test 2 (bones) and 3 (muscles). However, he does tell you exactly what you need to know and how to study for it. I am looking forward to taking him for A&P 2.
BIOL-131 : Human A&p Lab - Posted 12/26/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a great professor. He tells us everything we need to know for the tests, and he's very willing to help if you ask. I would definitely recommend him!
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 11/14/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is the best teacher I've had so far at WKU. He genuinely cares about each student, and is a very nice guy. The class is hard no matter who your teacher is, but if you have to take it I would definitely recommend him. He Explains everything so that you understand it and actually learn. He also give pneumonic devices in order to remember certain things. A lot of memorization, but with Mason it's a lot easier.
His tests are 100 questions: 50 practical, 50 written.
BIOL- : Anatomy 1&2 - Posted 11/2/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is an amazing teacher! He does anything he can to help you, and really tries to get to know his students. Both anatomy 1 and 2 are difficult courses but he makes it easy to learn. He doesnt mind meeting with you at any time if you need some extra help. I wouldnt take these classes with an other professor!
BIOL-230 : Advanced A&p Ii - Posted 9/25/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you have the opportunity to take a class taught by Dr. Mason, DO IT!!!! He is awesome!! very laid back and nice. He tries to get to know his students and he is a wonderful professor. Be prepared for this class, it's not easy. I had to hit the notes hard to get an A. but every question comes directly from the notes. Only hard thing, the questions are fill in the blank and spelling counts so be prepared for that. (He will warn you about this though) But if you need help, he is happy to help ya out.
BIOL-231 : Advanced A & P - Posted 8/2/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The class is hard. Exams are fill in the blank and you need to study for like a week to Ace to them. On the first test, Dr. Mason adds 5 points to get everyone used to his style of exams. other than that, there is no extra credit or anything. On the up side, Dr. Mason is the BEST teacher I have ever had! He is absolutely wonderful. He explains difficult material in a way that you understand. He's a genuine person that tries to get to know his students, which is rare. And he always seems to be in a good mood. I loved Dr. Mason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
BIOL-231 : Advanced Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 4/27/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
LOVE LOVE LOVE Mason!! he is BY FAR the BEST professor i've had so far!!!! the material is very difficult, but he explains it all in a way that makes perfect sense. his class is no easy A though. You will have to work for your grade. There are 4 tests, each fill in the blanks and they are very hard!! but study for like a week before hand and you should be good on them. i recommend taking mason for sure!! he really is wonderful
BIOL- : Lab For A&p I - Posted 12/10/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I LOVED this professor. He's a great person and cares about you beyond the classroom. He is truly concerned with your well-being. This is a tough class though with a lot of studying required, so just study.. And take this teacher! He's hilarious and is just a great all-around guy.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy 1 And 2 - Posted 10/21/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Mason is FANTASTIC! He is the best human being I have ever met. He is a phenomenal teacher, and an even greater person. If you get the chance, TAKE his class. It is a blessing. He makes hard material very understandable. His test come from his notes, so memorize his notes and its a guaranteed A. He has touched so many students lives, and no doubt, he will you. I can't thank this man enough for everything he has done for me. He is someone that I will keep in touch with way after I graduate. I love him to pieces.
BIOL-326 : Ornithology - Posted 5/18/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Mason is a great person he is a father figure to all of those in biology. Three exams, the final is a bird identification practical that is very easy if you study in advance. If you need a class take this!
BIOL-231 : Anatomy & Phys. Ii - Posted 5/4/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is a wonderful teacher. Takes all exam questions from what he writes on board only. Not what he says. Which is nice. Alot of information to learn though.
BIOL-326 : Ornithology - Posted 4/5/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Mason is a jolly guy and with out a doubt in my history at WKU the most kind of people. He will do ANYTHING to help you, he goes above and beyond; everyone loves this man. The course consists of two field trips to bird watch, three exams (one of which is a practical) and a final. The final is over identifying major birds. No attendance necessary and the textbook is field guide. His exams come word for word from the notes. I SUGGEST!
BIOL-231 : Adv. Human A&p - Posted 4/9/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
It is very important to attend class and take all the notes that he writes on the board. If you do this there is no way you can't get an A. He is an amazing teacher and constantly checks to make sure you understand the material. He truly cares about his students and he is a great person. He is amazing and I would recommend him to anyone that has to take anatomy.
BIOL-231 : - Posted 4/9/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
BIOL-131 : Anatomy &physiology - Posted 3/19/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mason is a great professor. He does well explaining the material and will help you out if your having trouble. Over all the class is very hard. You need to study a lot, especially for lab. You don't get to take the exams 3 times like other teachers but if you want to learn the material then you want to take Mason. Go to every class, because you will be so far behind if you miss. I would reccommend Mason for this class if at all possible!
BIOL-231 : Adv. A&p - Posted 8/12/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took this class in july, and it's easier than 131- in that it deals with less topics,,,but they're more in detail. I really enjoyed this class with great teacher. Lab is mainly microscope views, first one I found to be trickiest of all bc of the wording. Book is not needed, just study your notes and handouts. Not bad at all,,,as long as you attend.
BIOL-131 : A&p - Posted 7/7/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I took this class during summer and I'm so glad that I did. If you study for this class then A is possible. Mason knows what he's teaching and he breaks it down so students can understand. Book is not needed only if you want to get 4-5 m.c. questions on the test, which are from required reading. Study hard and this class will be a breeze,,,,it's a good class w/ great teacher!
BIOL-231 : Advanced A & P - Posted 5/13/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class was so hard. I was going to fail it and Mr. Mason helped me out to get recieve a D.
BIOL-326 : Ornithology - Posted 5/13/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is a wonderful person. He tries to make the information interesting. If at all possible he relates it to real life things so you better understand it. He is always willing to help you if you don't understand the concept, you just have to ask him. If you have accommodations he is willing to accommodate you in the ways which are specified in your letter. There is a lot of information to know for the tests but it is a 300 level class. He gives you no surprises on tests. What he goes over in class is what is on the tests.
BIOL-131 : Ap Lab - Posted 5/10/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
This class is hard but all you have to do is study. what every he tells you is whats on the test. use the open labs because you will need them. but its not as bad as you think jsut dedicate some time to the class and you will be fine. i had a better lab score than lecture an thats what got me an A in the class.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 4/25/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a wonderful teacher! He is always around to help you if you need it. The only grades in his class are the tests and they are farly difficult, but easy to do well on if you go to class, pay attention, and study a couple of nights before the exam. Dr. Mason is a well-rounded, funny guy and will entertain you during his lectures so it's not boring you to sit there for an hour and a half.
WARNING!: The lab exams are a lot harder than the lecture exams, and you REALLY have to memorize the notes and study for them way ahead of time.
I really enjoyed this class, and would recommend Dr. Mason's classes to everyone!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology 1 - Posted 4/23/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I absolutely loved taking Dr. Mason's class. He is such a great person and a great professor too. He explained things really well, and you could always ask him if you didn't understand anything. He was always willing to meet with you outside of class and help you out. Attendance is definitely important and if you study for the tests they aren't that bad, but you really need to STUDY!!! If you don't study you won't do to good. Also, sit in the front, and he will be get to know you and check in to see how you are doing in class and just in life in general. He is spectacular, I highly recommend him.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 3/18/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is probably the best teacher I've encountered so far at Western. That is saying a lot because I haven't really disliked any of my teachers, finding them ready to help those who ask and want to succeed. Dr. Mason, especially, establishes a relationship with each student and knows most by name. He encourages questions from students and wants us to ask him for help or just stop by and talk with him. He is very invested in his students and wants them to excel. He writes a lot of notes on the blackboard, but if you copy them all and study them and memorize them well, then you will do fine on the tests. You have to study, because winging it is not possible, especially in biol 231 (anatomy and physiology 2) which I am taking right now. Those tests are more fill in the blank and definitions-no multiple choice. In both classes, attendance, note taking, and studying are important. If you do all of those, you will do fine. And it doesn't hurt that Dr. Mason is very approachable and funny.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy - Posted 12/22/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He is a great teacher! I would take him again for any course! You learn a ton and he throws in some jokes along the way. He is very willing to help his students!
BIOL-231 : Adv. Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 12/16/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Mason is a wonderful professor! He makes sure you understand everything before he moves on to something else. He stops his lecture to explain something, which I really liked. He is really nice and helpful and is very concerned with his students. He often would ask me about my other classes and would make sure I was doing alright. He really cares about his students, and that is really nice since other professors don't act like they want to be bothered with their student's concerns. I would definitely recommend Mr. Mason for this course. The textbook is not required, I bought it and never opened it once. ONLY study your notes because that is all you will need for the class. The course can be hard, but if you will study for the tests you will be alright. On your first lab & lecture tests he will give you 4 "free points" because he says you're "getting used to the way he does tests" so that was really nice! For lab, get ready to use those microscopes!!!
BIOL- : Anatomy 1 Lab - Posted 12/13/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I have heard awful things about the labs from other people. I was so worried going into this class, but Mason is great. He was a helpful teacher, he is very friendly, and actually taught us. I would definately take him for lecture and lab if you can. The tests aren't that bad either. You have open labs the weeks before the test so you can look at the material. I would highly recommend him.
The only bad thing is he doesn't answer emails. Its very hard to get a hold of him. You have to go to his office if you do want to speak with him, but he is rarely there.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 11/29/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is AMAZING! If you go to class and take the notes make sure you study them!! Dr. Mason really cares about his students and will help you with anything. The lecture tests are too bad, but the lab killed me! In lab, most of the exam is fill in the blank, but again just study a WHOLE LOT. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mason. He's a great guy with a fun personality. Just be ready to study!
BIOL-231 : Advanced Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 9/27/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an amazing teacher. I know he is the only teacher for this course, but I would take him even if there were other options. He is a very caring man and tries to get to know each student individually. This class isn't easy by any means but he has taught me so much! I highly recommend him :)
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 7/30/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is the best teacher ever. I took this as a summer course, very difficult, but Dr. Mason made it very enjoyable. If you ever have to take this class you must take Dr. Mason. There are a lot of notes but if you know your notes then you will do fine on the test. Just remember...STUDY, this is not an easy A.
BIOL-231 : Anatomy And Physiology Ii - Posted 5/2/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Wayne Mason is the best teacher I've had so far at Western! He's able to take really confusing concepts and explain them in ways anyone can understand. The tests are only over what was covered in the notes. There's never anything unexpected. Professor Mason is very personable with students. He also realizes when the material is tough and is careful not to overwhelm you with information. He's a very kind, caring, and genuine man. I absolutely loved being in his class. He taught me a lot!!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 12/24/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is by far my favorite teacher. He cares about his students and will always be there for any problems. You have to study hard for his class, but if you study you'll be fine! I loved his class and would recommend Dr. Mason for any class that you could get him for!!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 12/14/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason has to be one of the BEST teachers I have ever taken! He has to be my favorite at WKU! He's the type teacher that if you need his help in any way he's ALWAYS willing to make a sacrafice and help you succeed. He's very understanding with any problems you may have within the course. I had a horrible lab teacher and he let me switch and take his lab class instead without any questions asked. He's a funny guy and tries to keep his class as interesting as possible. If you have to take this class I DEFINITELY reccommend him! He's GREAT!!!!!! :-)
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 11/26/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is one of the best teachers i have ever had. You can tell he has a passion for teaching. He describes everything to make sure everyone can uderstand. He is a better teacher than both Stokes and Huskey. Mason is also quick to respond to e-mail and questions. Don't get me wrong, this class is HARD. If you do not have to take this class for your major, don't take it. It is not just a biology class. You will have to memorize hundreds of muscles and bones and know the physiology in detail of all the human organ systems.
BIOL-131 : A&p - Posted 10/30/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The course its self is difficult but Mason makes things very easy to understand. The man could teach me rocket science. As long as you study you'll have nothing to worry about. The test aren't too difficult especially if you study. He is very funny and has an issue with saying "mucus". I loved his class and his note taking style. Mason is the teacher for all of you who have to have this class and don't want to take it. If you don't want to buy the book you could get away with it but you need it for the pictures and charts. Hate to pay $145 for pictures but you need them.
BIOL-131 : Lab - Posted 10/3/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class is a lot of memorization. Mr. Mason is very good though. He helps a lot and is good at giving you ways to remember the material. There are four tests with 100 questions each. They are mostly fill in the blank with few multiple choice.
ANY- : Anatomy And Phys. - Posted 8/3/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is an AMAZING professor. He cares so much about his students, but that doesn't mean that the class is going to be easier. The course overall is hard but its possible. If you have to take this course take Mr. Mason. He is wonderful!
BIOL-131 : A&p - Posted 7/12/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
In order to recieve a halfway decent grade in this class, you MUST study. Lab can be pretty tedious, but as long as you go to open lab and study everyday, you should be set. Dr. Mason is a caring and great professor.
BIOL-131 : A & P - Posted 7/6/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is a tough class no matter where you take it. But if you must, take the course with Mr. Mason. I have never experienced such an AWESOME professor. I loved him so much that I took A & P 2 with him last semester. He is by far one of the best professors at WKU and extremely intelligent. Just study and do your best, he will notice!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 3/29/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I love Mason soo much! He is the BEST, I mean BEST teacher at WKU! If I could take him for every single BIOL class I gladly would!! I cannot stress enough how wonderful a teacher and a person this man is! He is very smart and is not one of those teachers who tries to make you feel stupid with his brilliance! He is so helpful and caring! He truly has a heart of gold! He teaches in a way that make the information less difficult! The lecture is okay, but the lab is great! The lab is interesting and as long as you study your butt of you will do fine! The bone test is the only one that you need to really crack down on! All I can do, is to stress go to open lab and study! It is basically straight memorization! Loved it!!
BIOL-231 : Advanced Anatomy - Posted 2/14/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is a hard class, and the multiple choice options are gone as from Bio 131. Dr. Mason is a wonderful teacher though. There isn't a more liked professor at Western. Take this class with Mason. You won't regret it.
BIOL-131 : A And P 1 - Posted 12/23/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason was the best teacher I have ever had. He knew how to explain a difficult subject and get right to the point. And he was funny which made class better. He does keep you the entire time and never cancels class but he doesn't keep attendance but knows when you are missing. If you ever need help in this class talk to him and he will get you a tutor but if you are not in the medical field then do not take this class because it is very very hard!
BIOL-231 : Human A&p 2 - Posted 12/7/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is the best professor, but if you want to come to him with a sob story, he's not going to take it easy on you if you fail to come to class, take notes, pay attention, etc. He's a good guy if you have a true problem, but don't expect him to baby you. I'm a biology major and this class was more difficult than some of my classes for my major.
BIOL- : A&p - Posted 11/16/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is the greatest teacher/person I've ever known. He is actively involved in his students lives. If you need any help in the class he WILL HELP YOU!!! I highly recommed taking his class.
BIOL-131 : A & P - Posted 10/23/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mason is amazing!!!
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 10/4/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason was one of the best teachers I have ever had. He writes notes on the chalkboard, straight from memory. He is very very nice and willing to help any student. A&P is a very hard subject to learn but he makes the class fun. The tests are hard and they are the only grades you receive but if you memorize and understand the material, you should be fine. Lab is very hard, too. The teachers are usually students. I would spend a lot of time in open lab because it helps a lot to see the material again.
BIOL- : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 8/19/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is by far the best teacher that I have ever had. Anatomy can be a very difficult course, and I don't think I could have made it through it without him. He is a professor who truly cares about his students and wants you to do good in his class. You do have to study a lot, but Dr. Mason is definitely worth taking. I could not have asked for a better teacher and person.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy - Posted 5/17/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is a difficult class but Mason makes it bearable. He is a great guy and extremely smart. He really knows what he is talking about and always makes his lectures enjoyable. He cares alot about his students and is always eager to help. If you study all your notes and know them word for word you should have no problem in this course. If you are looking for an easy A, definetly do not take this course!!
BIOL-131 : A & P - Posted 5/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is by far the best teacher I have ever had. He is so nice to his students and really cares about how they do in his class. He explains things in a way that is easy to understand. He has a great sense of humor which kept the class laughing at 8:00 in the morning. It is a very tough class and you do have to study your a** off but he tries to help you out in any way he can to make sure you understand everything that is on the tests. The test were definetely hard because the majority of the tests were fill in the blank. But overall, I would definetely recommend taking him.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 5/10/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an awesome teacher who truly cares about the students he teaches. With so many students in his class, it's hard to believe that he knows everybody, but believe me, he really remembers faces! As far as the class goes, it is very possible to get an A in lecture, but the lab is a differnet story. There are four test in lab and four in lecture. The lab test is just a blank sheet of paper with 100 blanks; so studying ahead of time is the key to do well. The lecture's are exactly what you cover in class, so take good notes! Overall, you will learn a lot in this class and Dr. Mason is great!
BIOL-131 : A&p - Posted 4/27/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Prof Mason is an awesome teacher! The course if very difficult and very time consuming but obviously you HAVE to take it for you major and it's not going to be easy. TAKE MASON! His test are straight from his notes (you do take quiet a few notes). He is very helpful with explaining things after/before class that you do not understand. He is an all around good natured person, willing to help, and good at what he does!
BIOL-231 : Advanced Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 1/11/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
even though you take a lot of notes...he writes everything you need to know on the board. his tests come straight from his notes and you don't need the book at all, just the lab manual for lab of course. I love Dr. mason, he's a great guy and I learned a whole lot from him.
BIOL-231 : Advanced Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 12/31/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This was definitely one of the hardest classes I have ever taken, but Dr. Mason is by far the best teacher on campus! As hard as this class is, he makes sure that you understand everything. The exams are not multiple choice, they are mostly fill in the blank, so you really have to study for them if you want to pass. However, the exams are ONLY based on the notes he gives, so write down everything he does, study and you will be fine. As for the book, I didn't have to use it even once because the notes he gave us were so good. Overall, although this was not an easy class, it was a lot of fun, and Dr. Mason is a really cool teacher!!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Phys. 1 - Posted 11/30/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class has been one of the most difficult courses I have ever taken in my life but Mr. Mason is an AWESOME teacher. He REALLY cares about how his students are doing in his class and is always willing to set aside time for them when they need it. While this is a difficult course and shouldn't be taken lightly he is a GREAT teacher.
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 11/3/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mason is a very good teacher and I really like the way that he teaches. If you have a question be sure to go to him in person and he will be glad to help you as much as he can. There aren't very many notes in his class but if you happen to miss a class, do make sure you get the notes that you missed from another classmate. Overall I really like Mason and he is a very down to earth person and that is what I like about him. I would STRONGLY recommend him to have as a teacher!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 10/30/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Granted this is anatomy so it's going to be difficult but I would have to say that Mr. Mason is by far one of the best professors at Western. He reaches all of his students on a personal level. Make sure he knows who you are in his class. He is very very informative and he makes it so interesting. HE truely cares about his students as long as they care about his class. I loved his class even though it was my hardest. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!!
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 10/23/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
There aren't words to describe Dr.Mason. He is really the best professor you can take. He knows his information well. He walks in class everyday without a notebook or anything like most professors. He gets the notes straight off his head. I am a Bio-Pre-med major and I must say that he is the only professor that has taught me anything. I loved this class. I could have made a much better grade than what I did if I would have actually studied in advaced instead of the night before. Everyone should take this class. If you can't take it with him, don't take it!
BIOL-231 : Adv A&p - Posted 7/20/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is by far the best teacher I have had yet at WKU. He is very personable and REALLY knows his stuff. You can tell the man is Very Smart, but he NEVER makes you feel dumb. He answers every question you could possibly have even if it isn't about A&P. Take him for anything you can, you won't regret it.
BIOL-231 : Adv. Ant. And Phys. - Posted 7/9/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Although you take a lot of notes and the material is difficult in some areas, Mason is awesome. He is willing to help students outside of class and take time to discuss things until everyone gets it. I would recommend any class he teaches.
BIOL- : Anat & Phys - Posted 5/15/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is by far the best teacher I have ever had. He is the teacher I want to be. If you look at all the other evals you will see they are all super. It is work.
BIOL-231 : Adv. Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 5/10/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an AWESOME teacher. He really cares about his students and will try every way in the world to help them. He is always there for you, whether you want to talk to him about the class, or problems you have outside of school. He hasn't forgotten what it's like to be a student, and understands what we are going through. Although this class is very tough, the notes seem endless, and you have to work your butt off to make a decent grade, it makes it a lot better to have a great teacher.
BIOL-231 : Adv. A&p - Posted 5/7/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is wonderful, if you ever have a personal problem and need some help with anything he'll be there to give it to you in a second. Also, he drops your lowest test score....very nice.
BIOL-231 : Adv. A & P - Posted 4/27/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The lab book is all that is needed for this course. It is fairly difficult, but easier than the first A&P. Mr. Mason is by far one of the best teachers on this campus! Take him for ANYTHING possible!!!!!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 3/31/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I love mr. mason. he has made my college career as much better. he will do ANYTHING for you to help you. his class is difficult, but only because he wants to prepare you for nursing. he writes down anything he says on the board. so he practically gives you the notes. You must be there, you must pay attention and listen. Know ANYTHING for his test. Somehow he puts anything on his test. He will notify you in advance when the exams are. There are only 4 exams and that's it. I usually have about 22 pages of notes per exam. But if you start AT LEAST one week before the exam , you should do just fine. Your lab and lecture grades are one grade. So do good in both. He is just so excellent. I would highly highly recommend him.
BIOL-231 : Adv Human Anat & Phys - Posted 1/13/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is obviously a difficult course, but Mr. Mason makes it very enjoyable. He is a great guy and a great teacher if you made it through 131 you will make it through 231 with just a little work. Basically the class is straight leture you take notes and that is about it. Tests are just over notes so you should be fine if you took good notes. Lab is perrty easy not much to memorize. This is a very enjoyable class!
BIOL-231 : Advanced A & P - Posted 1/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Hands down, Dr. Mason is the best teacher at Western. He is not that teacher that is going to hand everybody an A. He is going to make you work for your grade and learn the material. He is willing to help anybody, especially if he knows you are trying. If every teacher was so engaged with his students and truly cared about them, school would be a heck of a lot better. I've never had a teacher that gives you so much respect that you have no choice but to give him an equal amount of respect back even if you are failing the class. He is an awesome teacher!
BIOL-131 : A&p - Posted 1/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is a difficult course, but Mason makes it SO great. He is very understanding and will help you any way he can. He knows this is a tough course and is passionate about helping his students do their best. If you have to take this course, Mason is the only way to go!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 11/15/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This is a great professor to take, I only had him for the lab part but he was great. He makes class interesting and cares about his students. I highly recomend him.
BIOL-131 : Advance Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 11/12/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is the nicest teacher I have ever had before. He truly cares about his students. The class is hard though.
BIOL- : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 11/3/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Professor Mason is an overall good guy. It's probably not his fault that I got a D in there, Anatomy is a very tough course. If you take it, from what I've heard, Mason is better than Stokes. Study HARD if you take this class! Good Luck!
BIOL-131 : A/p - Posted 10/24/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He is a very good teacher and goes into great detail about the body so that you will understand the functions. Also he is a very smart person. I have never seen him look at his notes to teach a lecture.
BIOL-231 : Advanced Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 8/7/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The notes for this class are definitely overkill but its the only way to learn the material. Dr. Mason is an excellent professor, probably the best or one of the best that I have ever had. He knows his stuff and he is able to explain it in a way that is easier to understand. The book and lab manual were used very little, mostly as back up for what he lectures on in class. Also, he will usually drop the lowest test grade that you have made, either in lecture or lab and then double the next lowest grade. This can be helpful is you totally bomb a test. Also if you go to class every time and show improvement in your grades, he will very likely bump your grade up if you are borderline. I took this class as a 5 week summer session and it could have been a lot worse, but I think Dr Mason did a good job of paring it down to the bare essentials. He is also the first prof I have ever had to inquire about what is going on in my life and if everything is going okay. I was a little put off by this at first until I talked to some classmates and found out that he does this to everyone! Bottom line, Dr Mason is a great guy and an excellent professor. I would take another class with him in a heartbeat!
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 7/15/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I heard so many horror stories about this class. Ended up - it's really not that bad. Lots and lots of memorizing. As long as you take the TIME to study and learn the material, an A is no problem. There are no tricks, just a huge amount of stuff to learn. You'll get the grade that you deserve. I took this as a summer course. As for Mr. Mason - he is wonderful! He treats everyone like he/she is the only student he has.
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 5/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mason is a great teacher. He really cares about you as a person and is truly there to help you through the course. He is a great person and a very intelligent instructor. This is an extremely difficult course- IF YOU DO NOT STUDY YOU WILL REGRET IT. It's that simple. Study and you'll do fine. If you stay on top of studying youll breeze right through. The textbook as well as the lab manual (the lab requires about 5 times as much studying as the lecture) are extremely useful in this course. Be sure you buy both.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy - Posted 5/1/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The course worked me overtime! Lots of memorizing, but Mason was extremely helpful. He is one of the most caring teachers any student will ever get to know. He made the class so much fun. He teaches as if you were his only student. I recommend this class for anyone.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 1/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is the best teacher that I have ever had. he will not only be your teacher, but also a friend. The class is very difficult and requires a ton a studying and memorizing, but I learned a lot.
BIOL- : Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 1/4/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a great teacher who cares about his students. He explains the information in terms and at a level the student can better understand.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 12/27/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a wonderful teacher. He really cares about his students and is willing to help if you are having any trouble at all. He keeps the class interesting as possible. I wouldn't take any other teacher! Dr. Mason is great!!!
AHHS- : Anatomy And Phs - Posted 12/18/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
mr mason is not only a wonderful teacher, but a great advisor as well...He is always attentive and always willing to help you out no matter what..He is also very friendly which makes his class interesting..i would recommend him to anyone
BIOL-326 : Ornithology - Posted 6/8/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was a blast and Dr. Mason is excellent. You get to go on field trips and go bird watching. Dr. Mason cares for his students and shows concern for their well being. You can go to him for anything and if you get the chance to take him, go for it. You will enjoy this class and walk away with a new appreciation for birds.
BIOL-231 : Adv A & P - Posted 4/30/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
There are a lot of notes, but if notes aren't taken, then don't plan on passing the class. Mr Mason is an excellent professor. He knows what he teaches is very difficult on top of normal stresses w/ college and he is great to ease the tension. He is very easy to talk to and the best professor i have had yet @ Western.
BIOL- : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 3/26/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is an awesome instructor. The information is voluminous, as with any biology course, but he makes it so easy to comprehend. He seems to really care about his students' success. Highly recommended.
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy And Physiology - Posted 1/14/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an awesome teacher. He really cares about his students and his class. You can really tell he enjoys his job. This is VERY hard class and he does everything possible to make it not so bad. He is very willing to help with any problems so feel free to talk to him anytime. He will also give one on one help if you need it. If you have to take this class PLEASE take it with Mason...he is the best.
BIOL-131 : Human Anat & Phys - Posted 12/16/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an awesome teacher. If you do not understand the info then he will do whatever he can to help you. The class is somewhat difficult, so even though attendance is not required you still need to go.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy and Physiology Lab - Posted 10/22/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Mason. He is an excellent teacher, very nice, always ready to help students out. He goes beyond just making you memorize anatomy, he helps you understand it. This is a hard class but I highly recommend taking it with Mr. Mason
BIOL-131 : Anatomy and Physiology - Posted 1/3/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an excellent person and professor! He is really concerned about his students
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 10/20/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I have to admit this is a hard class. If you have to take it make sure you take Mason. He is great! He will help you out with anything.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 10/19/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Anatomy is a very hard class but I highly recommend Dr. Mason. He is a great teacher and he will work with you when you are having trouble. I highly recommend Dr. Mason.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy and Physiology - Posted 10/11/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is an excellent professor. He REALLY does care about each of his students. Tests are difficult, but he does curve.
DON'T TAKE ANYONE ELSE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
BIOL-131 : Anatomy and Physiology - Posted 4/24/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is an awesome teacher. He is always willing to help any student out. I would recommend him over any teacher. Test are difficult, but if you study you will do fine.
BIOL-131 : Anatomy and Physiology - Posted 4/18/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you have to take 131, Mason is your best choice. The class can be demanding, but if you take good notes you'll do fine. He also has a tendancy to cancel classes on occasion.
BIOL-131 : Human Anatomy & Physiology - Posted 4/13/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Mason is an outstanding instructor. He will talk to you about anything and is extremely helpful. Exams are difficult, you have to be prepared. Very nice person and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!