Nice, funny. Tries to make everything as clear as possible. Assigned no homework. Frequent quizzes. Spontaneously made assignments and scheduled a field trip. Threatens to drop quite a bit.

Wonderful teacher.

Gives hard tests but is very willing to help.

Very enthusiastic. Gives study guides. Vague test questions are my biggest complaint. I found her easy enough to learn from in lecture that I didn't have to read the book and got an A. The labs are tedious, but they're the same for all instructors. Don't show up late or talk in class.

Zoger is one of the best teachers I've had. Just don't be late to class! She might be tough to some student's standards, but if you come to class and pay attention (and take good lecture notes) you will get As on the tests. She is very good at explaining things.

Her lectures are interesting and easy to follow. She's very clear about what you need to know, take good notes and use them to study for tests. She's lively and funny, and very fair. A good teacher.

Abigail is a very nice person, but she doesn't tolerate goofing around in class. She really wants the students to learn and she puts in extra effort to prepare you for the exams. Study hard and you will do well in her class.

Zoger wants everyone to do well and pushes students to their full potential. She has great energy and is very approachable/helpful. Labs are a bit boring and tedious, but the book helps a lot if read before lectures and labs.

A very good teacher, she gives slackers a hardtime, but if you are in the class to learn you will enjoy it. Lectures are clear and the willingness to allow the exploration of details gives the material life and encourages student involvement. I recommend her for Ecology and Botany majors

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A good teacher in a difficult subject. The concepts were many, and most were difficult, but she went over them until the majority of the class understood. The lectures were more interesting and student involved than others, and the lab was more often than

this teacher is really hard. if you are taking other science or difficult classes...dont take this class. this class takes up a lot of your time. dedication is important if you want to pass her class. no goofing around take GOOD notes! BE ON HER GOOD SIDE!

Well, what can I say. It's Biology, a lot of material has to be covered, and she covers it quite well. Heavy on the lecture and notes, but the exams come directly from it, so it's easy enough to study for. As well, she's nice and clear about the materia

Great Teacher, occasionally a little harsh, but she's great at her job. She's very straightforward and thorough in her explainations (worked great for me, and science is not my thing) and she's keeps the class interesting.

I wasn't crazy about having to take a biology class, and even though Abigail is hard, she really does want her students to succeed. She does her best to make sure that everyone understands the material and really encourages people to ask questions. This class requires a lot of studying, so you have to be prepared, but she is a good teacher.

She has really high expectations of you which is a good thing, but can be hard for some students to meet. But she encourages you to talk to her if your having trouble and she gives you tips on how to study for her hard exams. I didn't like having to do the lab work outside of my three hour lab class, but overall she's not bad.

Abagail teaches a hard subject, and she makes every effort to help her students succeed. I wasn't thrilled about having to take a biology class, but it would have been harder without her. She makes herself very available for questions and will answer all your questions till you get it.

Does anyone elso notice that the people who rate Abigail poorly can't spell or use punctuation? Coincidence....I think not. You're in college now, act like it.

Zoger is an amazing teacher! I was very nervous about using her office hours at first but she was very helpful and helpful even when she had to explain something multiple times. Her lectures were interesting and she always gave time for questions. She is demanding while still being reasonable.

She is a great teacher. She loves her work(plants too). She is very helpful. If you are serious about biology she will be great for you.

She is a nice teacher, always ready for help. Exams are not very easy but if you attend lectures and work on study guide you'll be fine.Dont miss lectures.

I had so much fun!! it wasn't the easiest but i learned a lot and she was always ready to help clarify andy questions or to go more in depth if you were interested. I would definately recommend her.

Very nice woman ho obviousally loves her job, but this was possibly the hardest class i've ever taken. She is strict, and she makes you write up your labs outside of your 3 hour lab class which totally sucks. The tests are very hard, and she is not a friendly grader. The final wasn't that bad, it was all multiple choice, but her other tests aren't!

Great professor, beautiful sense of humor. Enthusiatic, insiteful lectures, helpful test preparation. DIFFICULT coursework for many, (myself included). Do not plan to slack, be late, skip the reading, or goof off in lab. It's all there in the outline. AZ is very helpful and considerate person if she feels that you are making an effort.

The study guides were a big help.

She is a great bio teacher who wants her students to also learn to study and take notes. She is funny and her lectures are incredibly interesting. She is a hard grader wanting her answers only but I learned a lot from her and I got an A. (I didn't need to read the book because I listened to her lectures; however, you do need to study for tests.)

Clear. Assumes students are going on to real college and this is not an extension of HS. OMG - you have to study!

The people that find this class difficult are the people who aren't dedicated to really learning or having to work for it. Anyone with half a brain could take this class and pass as long as you come to class (on time!), take good notes, and study for the exams (she give you study guides, for *@#% sake). It's not rocket science, people!

At last, a college level calss taught with by a teacher with GREAT understanding of the topic. She's humorous and really wants the students to ask questions and learns. Saying this, do not take her if you just want to take it as a GE class and get an A, you need to put effort into this class. However, she is one of the best teachers i've had.

Abei is very sweet , and is an excellent teacher if she could be any easier it would feel like cheeting, tests are easy and she grades on a curve, make sure she likes you and you will pass the class no prob.

she was very hard, however very helpful. she wants students to actually learn the material not just remember it long enough for the test. VERY knowlegable, and passionate about teaching! Highly reccomended!

she made biology interesting. keeps your attention during lectures and makes her point on what she expects on her exams. her class isnt the easiest but she makes it fun than it couldve been. i recommend her class!

She is an amazing teacher and by far my favorite class. She is very organized and clear and keeps things going. If you have questions she will answer them. The tests are tough but if you study you will have no problem and she will stay on a topic until everyone understands it.

abigail is by far one of my favorite teachers. she is always ready to answer any questions. this class is a little tough, but definitely manageable- especially if u ask questions when confused. great teacher who knows the subject very well!

she is really hard and expects alot from her students, tests are really hard and you have study or you WILL fail. liked her alot, she really wants everyone to well. would take her again.

Professor Zoger is an awesome teacher. She is very helpful and her lectures are definitely detailed. Her class is not easy, and you need to put a ton of hours in. However, biology as with any science requires alot of work. I actually thought that she didn't like people trying to become her favorites.

She is a good lecture professor,she moves kind of fast but is very helpful during her office hours. She is however,not a good lab teacher. She keeps us in lab for all 3 hours; you definitely get a bio overload. Also, her online quizzes are nothing like the actual lab exams. The lab exams are all fill in the blank which require a lot of memorazation

This is a review for Zoger in Bio2.3, not 10. Choose Zoger because she's easier than Fautley, HANDS DOWN. She is very smart and very helpful (I got very sick for about 2 weeks and she was happy to meet and explain the lecture material to me). Her tests (and class) are hard BUT FAIR. Lab reports are a nightmare because Peggy grades SUPER HARD.

Zoger is hard! Anyone taking her class better put alot of time in. VERY DETAILED so better know everything from in and out. Lab exams are tough. Good professor, but watch out and get ready to buckle down and put time in.

She has good humor and tries to use examples that we can understand. Take her online quizes if you want to rock the lab exams!! I didn't try that hard and got a B. If I did the readings before the lectures I know I would have gotten an A. I thought she was fun!

Great prof who really cares about students learning how to be more successful students as well as learning bio. DO NOT take AZ if you want an easy class; DO take AZ if you really want to learn bio - she will not spoon feed but provides tons of help-xtra office hrs, study guides, etc. Be involved in your own education and she will support you 110%

Like the ratings on here, there are two types of students @SRJC. Anyone can enroll n class. Abigail's an amaising teacher. Those who rate her badly are the same group who couldn't pass an entrance exam. She gives 150% 2 her students. U actually learn

I'm in anatomy 40 now for paramedics. Took Zoger's Bio 10 spring 09. I'm so far ahead of the class because Zoger prepared us for anatomy & college! Purdy isn't the same caliber teacher that Zoger is. I have new found study skills, I learned more than biology in bio 10. She gives 150% to her students. She is the best SRJC has to offer in science!!!

This class is very time consuming and hard! Great teacher, the best I have had at the JC, but a lot of material and very time consuming class. Very difficult multiple choice questions on lecture exams. Study, study, study. There is no "skating" through this class, unless you are extremely educated on the topic(s)

Awesome teacher. Funny, fun, interesting, cares about her students. Only 3 major tests plus a few homework assignments. Go to class and take good notes and you'll be fine.

Like others have said, this class takes a lot of time for studying. She assigns 3 major tests and gives you a study guide for what will be on the test. So if you have time to study the material on the study guide, you should be fine for the tests. She is VERY helpful in her office hours and emails. I would take one of her classes again.

Great teacher! It's not the easiest class every, but if you're willing to learn and ask for help she's always there to help you succeed! I highly recommend taking her class because you will actually learn everything you're being taught. Overall, great teacher who will leave you prepared for the future.

good personality and fun to listen to. She usually keeps the lectures interesting.

Mrs. Zoger is very nice and is happy to help. She expects a lot out of her students, but its worth it in the end. It's a tough class for non-science & math people but I'm amazed at how much I've retained 2 semesters later. She's REALLY good!

I really enjoyed her class. She's always eager to help and answer all questions even if they are just out of curiosity. I'm not much of a biology person, but she makes it interesting. She has a great attitude which rubs off on the students. I definitely recommend taking her.

She is a good instructor at what she teaches.Zoger definitely shows her interest in the topic and tries to tell students helpful study tips.Although the class can be hard,if you put the effort into knowing the material you can achieve good grade in the class. It all involves your understanding of the material.

Abigail is a sweet person overall and helpful when you go to her office hours (get quite annoying though when she is busy during her office hours frequently). She expects a lot from you though then again it is Bio 2.3. Her tests are difficult especially her essays because you aren't sure about what she wants sometimes and the same with assignments.

Abigail is very funny, makes things interesting. She knows everyone's name and is very personable. Passionate about her subject. Do not take if you just want a easy ride, she will really make you learn biology and remember it.

She's great. She's great. Wonderful teacher, goes as deep as she can in a survey class, and makes sure you stay bright and engaged along with her. Teaches science, not facts, and is always there to help. But: busy, brash, bossy. That's just personality, it goes well with her braces. Gives you free plants and inspires you. Hot!

She is a good teacher! Very kind and interested in the material. She will do her best to make you care about plants! It was a very tough class though, study hard! She is awesome

Great teacher. I highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to have an interesting, inspiring teacher who loves to talk about biology, ecology, and anything plant related. She's awesome and if you go to the lectures (and labs) the tests become so much easier. She's also great at helping students prep for exams. So take her class!!

Abigail is a very wonderful, smart, and caring professor and human. She does a great job at teaching in a way that is clear and engaging. While she has high expectations for her students, she is informative about what you need to know. If you want to learn and be inspired, take her class. You will have to work hard for an A, but you will want to.

Abigail is an amazing teacher. Her lectures engage students by having us actively participate. She is full of passion and a really wonderful, understanding women. I enjoy going to class and learning the material.

Very good person. Go to office hours and give her the benefit of the doubt. She will help any way she can. The only downside to this teacher is the fact that she seems to be constantly trying to "improve" her teaching so she doesn't have a solid, organized plan for the semester. The class was disorganized and hard to know what to study at times.

Abigail is a wonderful professor, but this is a TOUGH class. Don't expect an easy A. You'll have to study a lot and DON'T MISS LECTURE!

Abby Z was great. Not only does she teach Bio material, she also teaches the science behind memory and studying and gives valuable tips on how to effectively review and retain material. She's super cute- quirky and confident and likes to joke with her students. She's clear on what she expects- both in quality of work and behavior. You'll learn alot

Engaging lecturer, cares about students learning, introduces you to real scientific research in an intro class. If every teacher at could be half as great as her this school would be amazing. She goes above and beyond to help learn and thrive. Highly recommend! Tests are from lecture make sure you take good notes, study guides helpful for exams

Take Zoger for Bio 10 - she's great! Super enthusiastic about the subject. Breaks things down for you. I thought Bio 10 was a very difficult subject, but Zoger was a great teacher to hold my hand through it!

Great Teacher! Almost everything she says is related to class material and the test - she even gives a few study guides! Be careful, you must attend both LAB AND LECTURE, 2 different topics, you will not pass if you just attend one of these. Long lab hours and she rarely lets you out early but she gives you everything you need to succeed. Study!

This class was new so she treated the class like her guinea pigs. Very hard class if you don't understand Bio. Isn't very helpful, and is a TOUGH grader. A lot of homework. The exams were difficult and her study guides were confusing. She's passionate about bio though, so I'll give her that.

Abigail is a truly fantastic teacher. However... don't expect an easy A. Make sure you come to class prepared, do the homework (that isn't terrible), and study for her exams. BIO16 is WAY better than BIO10, and I highly recommend taking it from Abigail because she makes the class interesting and is so passionate about what she does. 10/10!

Exams are tough, but if you pay attention & are present for lecture,you should do fine. Decent amount of hw. If you ever need help,ask questions! She will always clarifyshe wants you to pass. Abigail makes class fun;she relates bio to everyday concepts, so its easy for her students to understand. She is super kind & humurous. You will enjoyI did!

You work for your grade. Tests were not hard, study, do the post lecture assignments and do HW. Biology is a tough class, but Abigail is accessible during office hours. If your not understanding something ask her, she'll help. Extremely educated on the material, and it was relevant and got us students to be engaged. Will miss this class, take her!!

She's very sweet and wants you to succeed beyond SRJC, so she helps with internships. Always willing to answer questions, and makes herself available outside of class. Lectures are pretty scattered and you have to get used to her slides. Has online quizzes with answers that are usually inputted wrong, so you'll spend a lot of time on those.

Abigail is an amazing instructor. Her style of teaching is different than any other professor i've had. She is very aware of kinesthetic learning and promotes engaging exercises with the class. The trick is to utilize the material she presents is by drawing, creating flashcards, quizlet or whatever method suits you. Bio 16 is a challenging class.

Way of teaching is very focused on the best way to process information and understand the material. Great lectures. If you have the chance to take her, do so!

She is a super nice person and the class was really not hard at all. she is super kind and cares about her students but Her teaching is not great.

She was very accommodating and got me a room to pump in. I like her teaching style; she is clear in her lectures. She is understanding and also funny, which is a bonus!

I'm only leaving a review to counter the review two below mine that threw some wild accusations. I missed a few classes because of my kids and she was plenty accommodating. I saw her be equally flexible with other students as well. Is her class super disorganized? Totally. There's tons of assignments, but nothing wild. Tough course on volume alone.

This professor expects you to show up and do the work however she is also willing to work with you if stuff comes up. She is a kind and compassionate professor and I am extremely happy that I took this class!