Dr Bray is a very ick teacher who works very fast during labs although she is always available for help beware of her pop quizzes

Dr.Bray is the definition of an"old school" professor ~ which can be a good thing. Lab quizzes are given each week & are relatively tough at times. Lab Report was graded fairly. She's always available for help. Very devoted & EXCITED to teach. She's into insects so she talks about that a lot. & says "GO YOU" as well lol. Overall: great proff

I was skeptical and a little excited for Dr. Bray's Entomology class during the summer semester, but I would recommend it to anyone. The class material was very interesting and with her energetic attitude, I was engaged from day one. She goes fast but not faster then your pen can write. If you take good notes then you will be fine.

take more quizzes helped a lot

The test are somewhat hard, you cant skip class often, and she gives you a lot of take home quizzes. The take home quizzes help your grade a lot and she is an overall great teacher. Biology is a hard course in general but I think she helps to make it easier.

Very helpful. If you ask

She is enthusiastic about the subject and makes it very clear of what she expects you to understand. Her quizzes will help alot. Take notes on bug of the dayweek because it will help on tests. She is very understanding and is ALWAYS willing to help!

Her class is NOT an easy A, but an A is attainable if you put in the work. The work for bio 121 anyhow was pretty much all reading and taking quizzes in order to prepare for exams. Take the quizzes seriously because even though they're each worth 10-12 points they do add up. Dont expect to get a good grade if you dont read the material thoroughly.

had for 121, 122 and research. She is an amazing professor, everything is clear in lab and lecture. She will teach you how to study if that's what your struggling with, explains things very well at office hours. Don't take if your lazy If you trystudy she'll make you feel good even if you failed, she genuinely cares about your learning.

The best professor I've ever had! If I were staying at CCSU I would take every class she teaches. She cares about each and every student and will put time aside just to make sure everyone understands and is just generally happy. She even sat down with me for hours to talk about medical school.

Had Dr. Bray in Bio 290 course. She was great, classes were engaging & fun. Had little homework/classwork. The class is mainly at stats class.. so it gets repetitive after awhile... 3 exams (all group exams) & one big group presentation on a research article of our group's choice. She's a fair grader & is always available for extra help!!

Dr. Bray was one of the best professors I've had. We had 3 exams within the semester that were all from online quizzes she gave (quizzes can be taken as many times as you want to get 10/10) she gives lots of extra credit on tests and the final was all questions from previous tests which she put on blackboard. She's very helpful and resourceful!

She was an awesome professor my problem was I always forgot to do her online quizzes which is why I failed her class the first semester but other than that she was always there to offer help and worked with you to bring up your grade.

Go to class if you want to get an A. Study hard and study everything if you want to pass her exam. Very nice

She's kind of annoying, she always has to be right. When you ask questions she reiterates that she answered them in class, but obviously if I had gotten the answer I wouldn't be asking. However, she knows her stuff, and she will help you if it's needed.

She makes sure that everyone understands what to do in lab and is willing to go over something a 2nd/3rd time. Expect a pop quiz on material from the previous week and the purpose of the current week's lab. They only take 5 minutes, ask about the overall topic, and can help boost grades; she drops the lowest one. She also reads over the lab report

Had one of her advanced topics courses, really great professor. Took feedback on what parts of her first exam challenged students and picked it around the second time so that it would be more concise. Everyone improved, open to feedback so long as the feedback isn't to put the powerpoints on blackboard. A good prof for higher level courses.

She is a good teacher and her tests are just like in class lectures! Just study your notes from her powerpoints and you'll be fine! She also does a really cool before class topic. Either about bugs, father's wisdom, etc. She tries to make the class have fun!

Dr. Bray is a gem. She's extremely enthusiastic about what she does and truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Talk to her about insects and she'll love you! Her quizzes and exams are super easy. Since she teaches upper level courses, you're going to have to put in the work for the grade. She's more than willing to help!

She is so enthusiastic about teaching. She makes you work for that A but she is very helpful too. I find it hilarious in the previous comments on this page when a Bio 121 student complains how hard Dr Bray is..... Son, you are only in Bio 121... it will only get tougher from here...

Dr. Bray is enthusiastic about what she teaches and wants to see her students succeed. She is more than available in her office or through email and wants to make sure you understand the material. This class is cool because she lets you take exams in groups of 4. Study the material and if you don't understand just ask!

You should read the book, but you can probably survive without it. Dr. Bray really wants you to succeed and will help you out in whatever way she can. However, she doesn't really listen to suggestions well. Her online quizzes are essentially free points on your grade, so do them! She also falls behind often - we missed the last 4 chapters on plants

Bray is a great teacher. Lectures can be a bit lacking and her powerpoints are not available outside of class but correlate with the book very well. She is always available to meet out of class tho and is always in a great mood. Stay off your phone though or she will answer it for you lol

Professor Bray was hard don't get me wrong. I'm not a Bio major or anything of that sort. And this was a Bio major & non major course. YOU have to put in the effort. She wants everyone to pass. Read, take the online quizzes (those help the most and you can study the questions later), and of ask her questions! She is really nice and helpful!

Amazing teacher! She is always willing to work with you outside the classroom and wants everyone to succeed.

Dr. Bray is incredibly knowledgeable and makes this gen-ed class fun, interesting, and actually useful for real-life issues. She is a fun professor and loves questions. Powerpoints are super clear and she only has super easy online quizzes and her tests are a breeze as long as you take notes.

I personally love Bray. Great personality, but can seem unsure of the information shes telling you. However she is always available outside of class and would rather teach you 1 on 1 than in a lecture. She genuinely wants you to succeed. Only downfall is she doesnt post her powerpoints online so if you miss a class youll have to read. Fair tests.

I love Dr. Bray!! She's a sweetheart, but don't be fooled because you have to go to all the labs and you have to do the lab reports and hand them in on time. She gives lab quizzes but they're easy credit.

Attendance wasn't mandatory but you definitely should go. Dr. Bray was really respectful and cared about your grade in the class

She gives you online quizzes with a clear due date that you can take as many times as youd like for a good grade. Theres no required textbook, you have to pick one on your own but she gives recommendations. The exams are some multiple choice some open ended. Her teaching style isnt for everyone, clearly with more independence than other courses

I'm a bio. major & I loved Bray's 121 class. She really stresses retaining the information and structures her tests in a way that requires you to apply what you've learned. Her office hours are lit and she'll show you her tarantulas while she helps you with the material. Don't let her catch you using your phone or she'll feed you to her insects.

Consisted of reading a paper then taking a quiz that can be retaken for a better grade. Then you watch videos. The videos are fun facts and are really awesome. Theres a test after each chapter. As long as you pay attention and just read and listen to the videos you should get an A. Awesome professor.

Dr. Bray cares about her students, without exceptions. It does not matter if you have a D or an A, she will always make time for you. I took her for bio 121 (the first bio class) and *earned* a C. I worked my butt off for that C, she was the profs. who taught me how to study, I have only earned A's in every other bio class since then.

Although this class is very challenging at times you can tell Dr Bray REALLY cares about her students and wants them to succeed in her class. She is basically a motivational speaker and has a good sense of humor. She will always help students out and wants to make sure students fully understand the material instead of memorizing answers. Girlboss

This is a bio class, so it's expected to be tough, but she's always available to help you understand the material and truly wants you to succeed. Dr. Bray will always apply topics to the real world and shows you why what you're learning is important. She also has a good sense of humor.

From 1st glance, 15 quizzes, 3 exams and a final seem like a lot to take in, but Dr. Bray gives the quizzes an unlimited amount of attempts until they are closed, and she will grade the highest. She also drops your lowest test grade. Dr. Bray is extremely kind and clearly cares about the future of all of her students.

Dr. Bray is an amazing professor. Her lectures were so helpful, and she uploaded videos of the lectures as well. She wants all her students to succeed. Take all the quizzes as much as possible, ask questions, and go to office hours if needed. Buy the book too. If you work hard, you will get a good grade. She is so passionate and very funny too.

Love Dr. Bray, have taken her for multiple courses. She's clear about her expectations from the start, but you need to be invested in the material to really understand it. Ask her about her bugs.

Dr. Bray was a great lab instructor, and very thorough in her lectures. She has high expectations, so get ready to meet those if you want to succeed in her class. She's very nice, helpful and available to her students both during class and has accessible office hours also. Would take her again if needed.

I love Professor Bray's passion for the subject. Her voice can be irritating at times, but you won't leave class without learning something. You don't need to buy the textbook for this class. Stay on top of the assignments and study for the tests, and you'll be fine. I only got a C because I didn't care for this class; I just wanted to pass.