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BIO111 - 5.0 rating“Renfree is so far the best teacher I have taken at Moraine”
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Reviews (140)
Biology is probably the hardest class i took here, but shes a great teacher. Lectures are long and kind of boring, but she makes it very clear for the tests. Lots of labs, but they will help your grade. She is a very nice teacher that that is very helpful if you are having trouble in the class.
Biology is not fun, but she made it pretty cool. I actually thought she was a great teacher. She's really straight-forward about what's on the tests. Lectures are boring and pretty long, but she's aware of that and usually gives a break in the middle. The labs are really helpful too. I recomend her.
She is a very nice lady. biology is not easy as it is, but she helps to make it so that you understand and helps you pass the class.She is very helpful if you need some help about anything. highly Recommend
The best Biology teacher at Moraine. Straightforward notes, tests, and overall class. Very helpful with labs. One of the nicest and sweetest people in the world. Cares about you're understanding of the material and is willing to help if necessary.
Mrs. Renfree was the best teacher I had my first year. Not only was she a great teacher (good notes, straightforward lectures, help with labs), but she is also a great person. She is very understanding and cares about her students.
This class is a hard class but, she makes it as easy as possable and she tries to make her class fun as bio can be. She is always willing to help with anything. I would reccomend her to anyone.
Renfree is a real cool teacher. Labs are not worth that many points but there are enough points for you to get at least a B. She makes the class fun and would help anyone out if you need it. The only shady thing is that there are quizes in the testing center which means you have to take some tests on your own time. She is very nice and Cool!!!
I hate any kind of science but i needed this class. she is a great teacher. she gives you notes on everything you need to know. but you do have to study hard and show up for all your labs they count alot but she helps alot too.
MRS. RENFREE IS A GREAT TEACHER. TOOK HER FOR MICROBIOLOGY AND GOT AN A. VERY HELPFUL, BUT YOU DO NEED TO STUDY A LOT. NOT AN EASY CLASS BUT BEST TEACHER TO TAKE FOR IT. GIVES EXTRA CREDIT AND IS VERY POLITE AND ENTHUSIASTIC. SOMETIMES LET US OUT EARLY IF SHE SAW THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH MATERIAL TO COVER IN ONE CLASS PERIOD.
Michael Jordan was made for basketball, Pele' for soccer, Lance Armstrong for cycling, Mohammed Ali for boxing, Robert Deniro for acting. In this same spirit A. Renfree is made for teaching. TAKE HER CLASS YOU FOOLS!
she is a gr8 awesome teacher i took her class, she is the best very nice, funny, helpful, xtra credit she is the one .. she is the best
nicest and friendliest teacher ever! there is alot of work to do in the class, but she is always willing to help and make sure you understand everything! i definitely recommend her!
Had to take this class to transfer to a 4 year school. Think Renfree has a free wheeling style and adds personal touches to class. Very nice. Think she is very hot!
I took Mrs. Renfree for micro, she is a great teacher and has a wonderful personality! She made the class interesting and was always willing to help when we were unclear about something. You do have to study alot, this class is not easy, but if you do the work and STUDY you will do great!
Renfree is awesome!!!! She made a really difficult and BORING subject fun and interesting. She is so cool and very nice. She is the best professor at Moraine. You have to work though to get a good grade. The exams are tough, but she will help you with anythign you don't understand.
LOVE HER! She's one of the nicest teachers ever. She's very helpful and wants all her students to pass. The tests and quizzes aren't a piece of cake, but if you study the notes, you're bound to get at least a C.
SHE PRETTY MUCH PUTS THE NOTES ON BLACKBOARD AND JUST RUNS THROUGH IT IN CLASS SO YOU PRETTY MUCH TEACH YOURSELF, SHE MAKES PETS AND CATERS TO THEM, VERY FLIGHTY AND NOT A VERY GOOD TEACHER.TRY GETTING ON YOUR STUDENTS LEVEL, MIGHT IMPROVE YOUR TEACHING SKILLS!
Brilliant professor. She knows the material very well and is very zealous about it. She goes over the material several times so that everyone is clear. She likes to talk about things like current events, life and family in class to make things more interesting, too. She is very thorough and you WILL learn something from her class, guaranteed.
Prof. Renfree is without a doubt the best professor MVCC has. She makes class fun, tries to help you any way she can, and is passionate about the subject. The class is very hard, but if students can't make it through microbiology with an "A", how do you expect to be a nurse?
Mrs. Renfree is an awesome teacher. She is very compassionate and understanding. She explains the material very well and reviews it many, many, many times before a test. Not a blow off class, you do need to study. I would recommend taking Mrs. Renfree. I wish all teachers were as great as her. Great job Mrs. Renfree!!!!
Greatest teacher that I've ever had. She explains things very well and gives great examples. I had her 8-1 mon-thurs for a 4 week summer class and she kept it interesting and as easy as she can! highly reccommend
Mrs. Renfree is the best. She is a riot,she likes to have fun. I had a hard time in the beginning, but when I decided to study more I began to understand.
This teacher is just wonderful! I would be very happy to have her again!
Ms. Renfree is a very helpful and fun teacher. You can tell she loves her job and it shows in her teaching ability and the way she relates the material to the class. If you have to take Microbiology for the nursing program I recommend you take her.
She is one of the BEST teachers I have had here and she gives you everything you need to succeed all you have to do is your part, it is not an easy class but study hard and you will do well. She even hand delivers homework HAHAHAH that one is for you Mrs. Renfree!!
Professor Renfree is the best!!! She makes class fun....It's not a blow off class so u will need 2 do the work...but Mrs. Renfree makes it interesting! She is the best teacher ever! Take her!
She's an awesome teacher. If u have to take micro take it wit her. She's extremely helpful and is willing to repeat the info. If you go to class and work hard, itll pay off but dnt wry she makes class fun; she really cares about her students n is willin to help in anyway she can. What r u waiting for take her!!! :)
Mrs Renfree is the BEST! She makes going to micro fun. Her stories are hilarious- esp the ones about her family! She cares about her students and wants them to do well.If you study you will do so. She is fair and doesn't try to trick you with test questions, they are all from your notes.She is a teahcer I would actully like to be friends with.
Teaches so you can understand and take the time to explain if you don't get it. The best teacher i have had so far
Biology is one of the hardest courses, especially micro!!!! Renfree is an awesome teacher and knows her material for sure!!! She goes over and over the powerpoint lectures that you almost get sick of it, but realize it actually helps you. Only complaint is she gives alot of material at once and her quiz are alot harder than have 2 b, but lovehr
Excellent professor. I got an A. If you go to class and really study the powerpoints you will do well. I mean really study the powerpoints, every word. She is always willing to help you and will break things down if needed. Read the labs ahead of time, read the book chapters before you come to class. It was hard but a great class -just study!
I loved her! She MADE SURE u knew what u needed to. she was easi to listen to n gave plenti of relevant examples and cut the tension of class everi once in a while with sum random start of a convo. U need to studi..its doable to get an A..just got to put in the time..I LOVED RENFREE!!
She was an amazing professor and really knew what she was talking about. She lets you know everything you need. Make sure you print out the notes off Blackboard before each lecture, they really helped! The quizzes and tests were tough but she is always willing to help. Don't expect to slack off and do well because the material is very difficult.
I took Friday Bio class and to be honest with you I didn't like many things that were required of us by professor Renfree. One of them was fact that we had to take tests and quizes at our own time instead of class time.I have a full time job so coming to school an extra day to take a test was hard for me.Renfree was unclear at times.
great teacher, she is willing to sit with you for hours untill you understand, the tests and quizes are hard so study, alotttt. they are about 65 to 70 percent of your grade, give long extra credit. but overall great teacher, with one last thing, the tests and quizzes that we have to take in testing center is a bit too much!!!
I loved her. She is helpful and nice. Her lab practicals and exams are not easy. She tells you what to study. I do not mind (rather prefer) the exams in the testing center.
What can i say!hands down. one of the best teachers and people moraine valley can offer. her class was awesome!yes it was the long class.but sometimes. well most of the time it went by pretty fast. we will go off topic sometimes but they would always be great topics!tests are a bit hard. its bio 111 but you still have to study.do that you wil get A
Not easy but LOVED her class! She is a fantastic teacher; very organized and had great power points that you print out on blackboard. I used an old edition of the book to save money and it worked out fine!
Ms. Renfree is an excellent instructor. She is the best there is. She should be given the professor of the year award. Her teaching skills are outstanding and her ability to engage a classroom is the best I've seen ever. Her tests are not easy, but she tests u on the information that's taught in class. If you want to learn microbiology, take her.
OMG, she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Microbiology would seem to be pretty hard, but she not only makes it easy to learn but makes it fun as well. Labs are super easy. She is very down to earth and very funny. Take her for Micro!!!!
Mrs. Renfree is great. I'm so glad that I took her class, I learned micro but I learned more then that too. She is a wonderful teacher and human being, i'm so glad i met her. her tests are VERY hard and you do have to study if you want to pass, but if you want to learn she is an A+++++++++
One of the best teachers I have ever had! She teaches the material very clearly and also manages to keep the mood in the class very light and comfortable.
Prof Renfree has the ability to make something hard, easier to understand. She is funny and emits a good vibe that you retain focus and learn the stuff in class. Time flies by! Very helpful and friendly. I loved her class!
She is a great teacher very nice and caring. Lectures good, BIO-111 was just boring to me so i had some trouble with it but over all servived
Pro. Renfree was the greatest BIO teacher! she makes the materials so easy to understand. before she starts every new class, she would review the previous lecture material to make sure her students are fully understand all the things. Her class was my first bio, and I got an A. As long as you pay attention, you will get an very easy A in her class.
seriously, i can't even say enough good things about ms. renfree. what a wonderful person. she's hands down the best teacher i've ever had, EVER. i've always hated science, but i actually enjoyed this class! it's not easy at ALL, but i think that's just how it is no matter who you take. hurry up and sign up for her; you won't regret it! seriously!
Prof Renfree is one of the greatest teachers at moraine valley no doubt about it. She is very knowledgeable about the subject and always makes class fun. TAKE HER. I promise you wont regret it. (just remember this class in general is hard, but she makes it easier) Thanks for making this semester great Renfree!
Prof.Renfree is so helpful. I took her weekend class and she explains things so clearly.
She was amazing! I learned a lot and didn't have to study as much as I thought I would have to. If you attend lecture and pay attention you'll get it. She goes over each lecture 2 times and her study guide is exactly what will be on the test! She was awesome and a fun teacher. So far best teacher I've had at Moraine.
shes an awesome teacher she really wants her students to do good..u have to understand and memorize all the powerpoints if you want a A in the class..I'd recommend her to anyonee!!
Mrs. Renfree is awesome! I was never good at science but she made the material really interesting. If you want a fair shot at an A or a B then she is the teacher to take. You have plenty of xtra credit and there are no trick questions. Study her slides, always go to lab, and STUDY her study guide and you will at least get a B. She's hot too ; )
I love Prof Renfree to death, she is awesome! Micro isn't easy & you do have to study but she makes everything understandable & clear. Time flies with her & she is always willing to help. She is an amazing person all around, best teacher I've ever had! She made me love Micro gave me advice & inspired me to pursue a career as a scientist! Take her!!
Hard... are you kidding? She practically gives you the exam... Study guide for every exam which basically is the test. Her power points are the best I have ever seen, go in order with every study guide and extremely clear. Gives XC, & Easy HW points!
I LOVED Renfree, she was one of my favorite teachers at moraine, she has a great sense of humor and tries to make the class fun and bearable. For those who expect it to be easy, its a science course, there's naturally a lot to cover
she is eccentric, but very nice, she will try to help you as best she can. ALOT OF ONLINE HOMEWORK!!! and you take her tests in the testing center its very inconvenient. hard class, but i enjoyed her!
Best teacher I have ever had! I never had an interest in Biology until I took her class. She teaches in a way that makes me want to learn. Very personable and helpful. Take her, you won't regret it!
Tricky teacher. No steady grading scale. Confusing tests.. She really gets off topic TOO much!
I don't know why everyone is bashing Mrs. Renfree, she is a wonderful instructor. Yes, you have to work your but off in this class, but it's Microbiology! Its hard!! I enjoyed her class. The labs were fun. You have to do the objectives to be able to pass the tests. Overall, great instructor! A+
She's a very nice lady I will give her that but she's very tough. Lots of homework and online homework and she does micro grade labs. Tests are tough with tricky questions. I left lecture more confused about the subject then before I entered class. Unless you want to teach yourself try to take someone else.
Nice lady but she doesn't know how teach. Stay far from that's teacher!!
Not the easiest class but I don't mind the challenge since taking honors classes in high school kept a reasonable pressure on me. I'm getting an A in the class hopefully I keep it. Advice to incoming students, Bio 119 isn't supposed to be easy easy, do her unit objectives ahead of time so you can basically study in advance. She's beautiful.
She's an awesome teacher!! The class isn't easy but iuo study you should end up getting a good grade. Mrs. Renfree is extremely helpful, approachable (respectful) and just overall a great lady and professor. She's the best!! Take her class!!
This class is not easy. I loved Mrs. Renfree and class flew by fast. Tests are hard. You need to study hard, the objectives help a bit. She makes mastering mandatory so it is a pain, but easy points. There are 5 tests 4 quizzes all labs and 2 projects.
Amazing teacher! Easy and fun. Tests are hard but if you study you'll pass. She is so sweet and helpful and actually made the class interesting.
Nice woman.. Hands down worst class I've ever taken. Her class could have been very interesting but I was too busy completing HW assignments, discussions, labs, journal entrys, pre-labs, quizzes and exams; to notice.. about 95ish assignments total.. I wasn't expecting a blow of class but, wow...
Professor Renfree is an excellent teacher. You must study and there is a lot of homework. She is fair in her grading and does offer extra credit. You will put in a lot of work for this class, and are expected to do the work. Happy to have had her. She is also very nice, and will help you to understand this subject. She is passionate about Biology.
She is a very nice teacher and her lectures are pretty interesting because of her passion. She says "yeah?"mafter almst every sentence and that made me laugh a lot. Make sure you study before you take the unit exams or you will be in trouble. Do the extra credit, show up everyday and you will be fine.
Excellent Professor! Super nice always smiling. Test are easy, is all straight from power points. Learn and memorize power points and you'll be fine. Labs are easy as well straight forward. Homework is helpful for tests. Project can take some time but its also not hard. Just need to look it up online. I would recommend this class.
Mrs. Renfree is hands down the best professor! There are a lot of assignments for the class, but completing them helps a lot. The exams are difficult, but they are very fair. I would recommend Mrs. Renfree to anyone, as she is willing to help you with anything. She is very approachable and just amazing. I would take her again in a heart beat.
Professor Renfree has a great personality and is very approachable with all of her students. As with any science class, you have to put the time and effort in to get the grade. I enjoyed this class and would take her again if I could.
I'm horrible at Biology but Renfree is AWESOME! I would take another biology class of hers just because she is just an outstanding teacher. If you need biology take it with her!
Instructor is receptive to all students including older ones and always makes time for questions and concerns. Instructor does expect students to arrive prepared to lab activities and while she will answer specific questions, she is not going to waste the entire classes time to save someone who is completely unprepared for lab. Overall, superb.
Please take her! Renfree has inspired me to continue to study in the medical field. I was actually when this class came to an end. Work hard and you won't regret taking this class.
If you get a good group, science classes are fun. If you're stuck with some boring people you don't connect with, the classes WILL drag, I assure you. The content isn't particularly interesting to me, but my group mates and I all have fun and do our work together. Renfree is funny too, and an excellent instructor.
I LOVE MS. RENFREE SO MUCH she's such a mom and she's so funny and i hated biology so much in high school so her class was a breath of fresh air. yes it's gonna be some work at times, but she gives you ample time to do it and is always there for help. she puts all of her powerpoints online if you need them. i recommend getting the book for tests.
Renfree is a very good teacher. You can tell that she loves her job and loves biology. She is always happy to help with anything, but in lab its really hard for her to get to everyone. She also prepares you very well for the exams.
Renfree is an amazing teacher, she is extremely sweet and goes over everything multiple times clearly. She always makes sure every student understands what she is talking about and if you do not understand she is more than willing to go over things with you personally. She is also hilarious and always has a bright smile on her face.
I absolutely fell in LOVE with Mrs. Renfree this semester, I had a really big family crisis occur early on and she was the only professor I had who completely worked with me the whole way through it. Her test are straight forward, she's hilarious, & extremely helpful especially if you don't understand what she's lecturing about.
Overall great teacher in my opinion. although lectures are long you do learn a lot from them. very personable teacher. you have to pay attention and do your homework in order to get a good grade though. i would absolutely recommend taking one on her classes.
One of the best teachers at Moraine Valley. Science could be a difficult subject for some people, but she is always willing to spend the extra time to make sure everyone understands the material. She cares about all of her students and you could tell she is very passionate about her job. Definitely would recommend taking one of her classes !
Mrs. Renfree is so far the best teacher I have taken at Moraine. She is seriously amazing. She explains things so thoroughly! She makes lectures SO interesting and she has a humorous side :) She is always helpful and in some ways, she's like a mother to the students! Offers extra credit for every test (4). Would definitely take her again.
Renfree is one of the best Professors are Moraine. She has an amazing soul ,she will never let anyone go!This semester was a tough one for me because I was pregnant N' gave birth to my son 2 weeks into my hybrid microbiology class taught by Professor Renfree. She helped me out so much and gave me all the time I needed. Amazing instructor, take her!
Took her hybrid class. She definitely makes you work for it but she is an amazing teacher & is there for you. Great at responding to emails. DO THE HOMEWORK & THE OBJECTIVES. It really does help & boosts your grade. Study hard & make friends. Study groups will really help. She gives good power points. The book wasn't Required but I used it.
Mrs. Renfree is one of the nicest teachers in the C building. She always makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on. Always great for making things fun. Is a biology major herself which helps with some of the technical aspects. Labs are fun also. Definitely take her, you won't regret it!
Best instructor I have had at Moraine. I took the hybrid. Extremely fast-paced and DIFFICULT. But everything you need to succeed is there. Awesome instruction, organization and cares about students' success as well personal lives. DO THE HOMEWORK! Highly recommend taking biology FIRST. NOT A SLACKER'S CLASS. Worth all blood, sweat and ... tears :)
The nicest person ever. Class is fun but tests are tough. A lot of homework.
If you are not into Bio, but you need to take it for credit do yourself a favor and take Ms. Renfree's class. She is hilarious and it is clear that she knows what she is talking about. She explains everything more than once and gives extra credit. She is always there if you have any questions.
Professor Renfree is, BY FAR, one the best professors at MVCC. In addition to her knowledge, the joy that she finds in her work is simply contagious (and refreshing). She's down-to-earth and invests in her students' lives academically and personally. You need to stay on top of the material to be successful. But, you won't be disappointed.
The best professor Moraine Valley has. Toke her for both Bio 111 and Bio 119. She is extremely nice and a joyful person that is always there for all of her students. Very knowledgeable. I promise you won't be disappointed if you take her classes.
Prof. Renfree is the nicest teacher ever! Shes funny, nice, and knows her stuff. Gives extra credit. Is happy to review when needed. Tells a lot of interesting off topic stories.
Renfree is a great professor! I would totally take her again. She explains things until you understand it! She's also very helpful!
Quality teacher. She lectures with energy, and explains a chapter many times. Cares about all her students and tries her best to educate everyone. At the end of the day, it's a Bio class, it's not easy and you have to do your part for an A.
Great teacher. She seems to love to teach and loves biology. You can't ask for much more from a teacher. She goes over things a couple of times. That was great for me because the second time things really sunk in. She also mentions recent findings which makes class a little more interesting.
She is very helpful and goes over the lecture multiple times until you understand it . She cares about her students passing the class. She is nice and always willing to answer any questions students may have .
I took microbio over the summer, 8 week course, and Renfree was amazing. I would take her course again in a heartbeat. Clear schedule of all due dates, all the hw is on blackboard which is great and worth the points! Objectives are clear and an A is definitely possible without studying your life away. I recommend her for any class she teaches!
Took her for Bio 119 Hybrid class. Lecture power point online and labs in person. Great Powerpoint unreal how amazing they are, study them everyday. There were multiple exams so study a lot because once the train starts you better be seated and prepared. Shes great and will help if a student needs it. Labs are chill with music. Exams, must study!!
shes really nice and cares about you and wants you to pass, if you have any missing assignments, she well allow you to turn it in late. I highly recommend her
Oh my goodness, I actually found myself missing Mrs. Renfree!! She is so wonderful and caring. She makes the material in this class enjoyable and very easy to grasp. She is tough in tests so you have to work for it but it's such a fun class! I would love to take it again!
Mrs. Renfree is the definition of what every teacher should be like. She is so warm and caring, but also very knowledgeable and fair. Needed lenience on attendance and she was very helpful with it. Tests are hard but with a hybrid course you can take a cheatsheet in with you, this made the hybrid a lot easier than expected. Always do extra credit!
She's pretty unorganized and lectures are all over the place. She's a nice lady and has best interest for her students, but she's just not the best teacher. If you can, take someone else.
She always reviews before every exam. She offers objectives for each unit due the day of the exam for 3 points extra cedit. Great lectures and easy notes. All assignments and notes are on canvas and organized. Always accepts late work. Really cares about you succeeding. Only annoying assignments are mastering biology. Overall great!! TAKE HER
Professor Renfree is a great teacher. I took microbiology hybrid and it was a super easy class. She takes the time to make sure her students understand, she very sweet and caring and cares about the success of her students. Her class is a very easy class as long as you take the time and put in work. Highly recommend.
Was a hybrid class so lab attendance was mandatory. Another great class! Labs were a lot of fun, and even though it was online she was very easy to be reached and left lots of good feedback. Used her ppts more than the book. Was a tough subject but her lecture notes helped a lot.
OMG!!!! Amazing teacher Mrs. Renfree was amazing a lot of work, but it was worth it I learned so much !!! I have taken micro before and did nothing compared to what I did in this class. I would take her again if I needed another bio class. Highly recommend
I adored Professor Refree! She is one of the sweetest and most personable professors I've ever had. A lot of lecturing and note taking, but she has an answer for any question you could possibly have and she puts all powerpoint slides up on Canvas.
A really great teacher! Her lecture really gets across to you, so reading from the book is not necessary. She posts great reviews on Canvas and is really lenient with turning in late work. She also updates grades same day as assignments are due. Lets you look over the answer key after you turn in your scan tron to compare your answers.
Very nice and willing to work with you . I was scared to take microbiology online , but I did just fine.
Great professor, one of my absolute favorites. Very friendly, funny, personable, and upbeat. She made biology easy for me. One of my favorite things about her class was that she gave a lot of worksheets - which is a good thing, because they helped me understand the material better (plus they're pretty easy, so don't be afraid). Definitely recommend
Please, TAKE HER. Probably the most patient and understanding teachers I've had the pleasure of meeting. I took her for microbiology
Ms. Renfree is AMAZING. I cannot stress how bad I want everyone to take her. Bio is so hard but I got through it with her! She is the most caring person I've ever met and shes so funny and down to earth. If you don't understand something she helps you out and asks for feedback from everyone! She is the definition of a teacher there for YOU. :)
Prof Renfree is really nice and all, but her class is super hard. Tests are difficult and if you miss just one day of lab, your grade goes down by about 3%. She tells really weird stories and gets off topic super easily, making it really hard to stay focused. Take her if you have no choice but I would keep looking for someone else if I were you.
Mrs. Renfree is a great teacher! She is so eager to help her students succeed, and she has a great sense of humor. She is understandable, but try to prevent from missing labs. If you're not there to participate in the lab, how do you expect to receive the points? Anyways, she is great and I highly recommend taking her!
Shes great
I come from 0 background in bio, she's literally the best teacher ever. she cares about everyone and wants everyone to do better, the class isn't easy but she explains it so well I barely needed to study. extra credit is pretty hard to get but if you pay enough attention in class you don't even need it.
Shes a nice lady but she lectures very fast pace and tests are kind of hard with some material not covered.
Awesome teacher, biology is my worst subject and got a B in her class.
I LOVED this teacher and would recommend to anyone to take this class over a regular one. No final, exams you get a paper to use, easy homework, labs are easy & shes very easy work with. I was scared to take a hybrid but don't regret at all. She's very sweet & helps with everything and there are only a couple of times you meet & is very caring.
trust me on this one / if you are looking for a class to just not show up or study or pay attention at all this class is not for you. I dont pay attention all of the time, but i take the time to study for the study guides and that alone gave me an easy A. she lets you turn in assignments and labs whenever. such a sweetheart, take her if u can !!!!
loved every second of class with this amazing professor. I wish she taught more classes! if you have the chance to take her, please do! her class is the reason I decided to become a biology major. she truly cares about her students and does not want to see anyone fail.
Amazing professor ! Wish she taught anatomy as well. I highly recommend professor renfree. This class is difficult but with this professor she made it fun and understanding.
doesn't teach anything however very laid back and lets you turn in assigemnsts whenever, even after months
Shes a really nice teacher but the class is really tough. If youre going to take this class dont do it online.
TAKE HER!! best professor i've taken at moraine i wish she taught more classes! there's a lot to learn in bio but prof renfree has great material & is so helpful & offers extra credit which helps on exams!! if you genuinely put in the work, do the study guides, & homework (which is optional) you'll do great! she's very sweet & easy to talk to
I took this class online and trust me I regretted it. Mrs. Renfree is a great teacher but all of the homework/exams/quizzes/and labs were very overwhelming. Definitely my most stressful class. She is very nice and always responds to my emails. We had a lab every Sunday which took me 4 days to complete so you have to plan ahead. Same w exams.
I took this class as a hybrid. They also changed up the BIO course, making it tougher she mentioned. If you're someone who struggles with science, I'd take her class in person. She's nice, and tries her best to explain when we meet for in person labs. If taken in person maybe the class would be easier, but she is a good teacher.
I took this class online and it wasn't bad in my opinion. Her grading was clear from the beginning of the semester, however, the labs did drag. Just try to do them a couple days before Sunday (the due date).She lets you use a cheat sheet for every exam and she usually responded to emails quickly. I would recommend taking her if you need the credit.
This was a tough class as a hybrid. She was very nice and tried her best to explain the content when meeting in person for labs. I would strongly recommend taking her in person and not online. Study the exams, do all of the homework, and ask questions. Your grade is dependent on the exams. If you don't do well on the exams, you won't do well.
Great Professor honestly. It was a hybrid class which was easy to navigate. Also do all the optional assignments to help boost your grade. Study guide objectives are exactly what is on the test.
THE BEST PROFESSOR AT MORAINE! She is a amazing professor, I wish I could take her for all my science classes! She's flexible with assignment/lab due dates. She cares for her students. Not difficult, just keep up with weekly labs and do the objectives! There's a reason her classes get filled up quick. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO TAKE HER PLEASE DO!
I took Professor Renfree for a 4-week summer class. It was a lot to keep up. She was very flexible with the due dates. You need to study and pay attention to pass the class. If you can take professor renfree you should. Highly recommend.
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This is the best bio teacher at this school. She will not let you fail, I handed her a lab and gave it back to me to fix several times before entering a grade. Lectures are amazing, she finds a way to use lessons in every day life. She is extremely understanding and makes an effort to get know know her students.
Renfree is super sweet and easy to talk to the only thing is just dont take a hybrid class like i did. It's much harder to learn the info on your own, but if you have her normally you should be okay. She will help you out and give any extra time you need.
Professor Renfree is amazing, the lecture was heavy but she do her best to make you get get the information. I recommend you to take her. Also, she's funny so you'll enjoy the class (:
She is a great professor. Took this as a hybrid, very hard class, you have to do all your homework, they really help your grade. The exams are 80+ questions, your grade relies on them. She gives extra credit and helps her best when we meet in labs. Watch the lecture videos, do all the homework including labs, and ask questions when you need help
This class definitely took up a lot of my time, the material itself is tricky but Professor Renfree is very clear on what she's looking for. She is also very accessible outside of class so be sure to ask questions. She offers a ton of extra credit that is time consuming but it's definitely worth it. Overall, she is extremely kind and helpful!
I dont think the class is hard but she takes points off for little things. Also one thing that I really dislike is that it takes her forever to grade stuff I tuned in over a month ago still isnt grades which sucks because im not sure what my grade in her class is. If that doesnt bother you then I would take her because she lets you use cheat sheet
I took her in the summer, so it was extremely dense, and I ended with an 89.92%, and when I asked if I could get a round-up, she just sent a "congrats on your B." she cant be bothered to give you 0.08% and her class is ridiculously hard & she's not good at lab instructions take John Mlady instead if he's available he's the best biology 111 teacher
DO NOT TAKE MICROBIO ONLINE! Renfree did not make this class easy. HER EXAMS WERE HARD! don't be fooled by the cheat sheet. She was a tough grader on the labs and would accuse of cheating as well. Exams are done with proctor U( someone is watching you). Workload is unbelievable discussion board, projects, labs in same week. And every two weeks!
microbio online, do NOT do it to yourself. First labs are so stressful and do every week, on top of that she has discussion boards and a project due as well (every one to two weeks). Then its never ending exams, there is NO break. She gives a cheat sheet for a reason her exams are hard AND she uses ProctorU and Honorlock. tough graders as well.
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