Test can be difficult but she makes it known well in advance what she expects from you.

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She is a very good lecturer. She explains concepts clearly and completely. Her tests are a bit difficult, but she curves. Kinda hot too!

She's obviously very intelligent, this makes it hard to understand her sometimes. However, she always tries to make sure that everyone understands what she is getting at. Good teacher!

Very smart prof- she makes subtle jokes in class that you have to be smart to get. Very helpful but tests are hard. She probably should put more notes on blackboard so you could pay more attention during lecture rather than copying, but she is really a great prof and I would totally take her again. Very organized!

Clear, organized, never at loss for words. Handouts very condensed, so you need to make notes and read the text ahead of time to know what's not in the book. Tests are all multiple choice so you can't afford to miss many questions, but she will occasionally apply a curve. Learn your animal phyla, both morphological and DNA phylogenies.

Good professor, tough class. You have to work really hard to get an A and her tests are hard. Lab, Masteringbio and her quizzes help you boost your grade. I will make sure I will never ever take a class with her again.

I rated her previously, but after the semester ended, I realized she was a lot better than I had thought! Really nice, funny and very helpful! The class is hard, powerpoint notes aren't posted, but as long as you study, you should be okay. Attendence isn't mandatory, but there will be in class pop quizzes given. She knows the topic well! Take Her!!

She is a good teacher, all the material is relevant to your understanding of biology. She is a little boring, but very knowledgeable about the information. Always encourages using her office hours. Attendance is not mandatory, but to keep a good grade you must attend.

Dr. Aspbury is one of the most knowledgable professors I have taken. If you don't come to class every time then don't bother because the majority of the tests are lecture notes which she doesn't post on TRACS. I highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about Biology. I thought she was fantastic!

How I made an A: 1)Take the Lab seriously 2) Take Masteringbio Homework Seriously 3) Attened Every class for the easy pop quizes 4) Type up lecture notes 5) Memorize the outlines with your notes 6) Study for her test they are really hard (never made an A on any of them)~GL Hardest Class I Have Taken Yet

First off, no one likes bio if you're not a bio major. No one likes hours of reading. No one likes to study, BUT GROW UP. That is college. You pay for it, otherwise GTFO. That is how all bio classes are. As for Aspbury, she is an interesting teacher and loves her work. The master-bio, lab, and easy quizzes will save your life! Be a man and do it!

She teaches as though students should already know the material. I never did like bio, and after this class I officially HATED it!

Her test were Very difficult but her mastering bio and in class quizes help alot,so ALWAYS go to class.She was extremely helpful during her office hours and was willing to help whenver needed.I think she is a very good and fair professor and their is no reason for someone not to pass her class. If you didnt pass your just a LAZY idiot.

Yeah, Bio is hard, obviously. I took a 2 year break from bio so I was pretty scared, but she's very clear and helpful (I emailed a lot)! She is a nerd, but I'd rather have a nerd for a teacher than a moron, so Im thankful for her. The tests were really hard, but she gave so many easily obtainable points, it made up for it! The lab helped a lot!

Dr. Aspbury is an extremely great teacher! You have 4 tests (including the final which was NOT cumulative). You have Mastering Bio hw every week, which helps boost your grade alot, and in class quizzes which you can use whatever you want to do them. She is clear when she speaks, and gives lecture handouts in class (not online). GREAT PROFESSOR!!

Dr. Aspbury is very professional and does not mess around. She may appear gruff, but if you go talk to her, she will do everything in her power to help you. He tests are very difficult but not impossible... you must put a lot of time and energy into her course. She's a great teacher, knows what she's doing. You will learn a lot.

Dr. Aspbury is a great prof! I would definitely reccommend taking her class. I am a wildlife bio major and her course was very easy for me. Attend class daily, take notes, and do the homework! Whatever you put in, you will get back.

The tests are pretty difficult. The exams are mostly conceptual so you really have to know your stuff. The material is as boring as it can get but Aspbury really tries to help you, you just have to make an effort as well.

LOVE Aspbury. Hard course but she's willing to help if you're willing to work. Wonderful prof. Comes off as intimidating but is a real sweetheart when you get to know her in office hours. Definitely recommend. Bio is tough, but this is a really great teacher.

Tests are quite difficult. Some extra credit (25 pts) is available throughout the semester which can be a difference maker. This class can be passed with good attendance and diligent study. Doing well on the online homework and in class quizzes is critical for marginal students and can take a "B" to an "A" for good students.

Great Professor. I used the text minimal and the youtube channel of Dr. Bon Blossman as a supplement

Very clear lectures and straight forward in expectations for course. I really liked being in her class.

Good professor. I enjoyed her teaching. The two worst things about the class is her monotone voice (a lot of ppl fall asleep because of this) and the tests are hard. The highest anyone made on the last test was a 72.

Dr. Aspbury is very knowledgable. Her exams make you scratch your head a bit, but you will do fine if you go over the powerpoints and understand the material. She is very helpful during office hours. I would recommend as long as you pay attention.

She is a great lecturer, but can be boring at times. Definitel make sure you get a good nights rest before this class. Her monotone voice makes it easy to fall asleep. Besides that, her lectures are clear and concise. She also has a dry sense of humor so that makes class interesting. Even though attendance isn't mandatory, she does give out quizzes

All exam material is straight from lectures. Seems intimidating in class, but in her office hours she is sweet and always willing to help. Pop quizzes so you have to attend lecture.

Aspbury is a good in lecture but the outside material she gives is not helpful. She hands out an outline for each lecture which is great but the online homework she assign and the "study guides" she sends out suck. She also gives pop quizzes so attendance is kinda necessary.

She is a really nice person! you can tell she loves what she teaches. She is really MONOTONE though and it can get really boring. Tests make you scratch your head a lot, but she curves, so it's not that bad. Was lucky to make an A even if I got 70 on my final. Do all the mastering biology assignments and try to be in class for the pop quizzes.

Hard class but great prof who cares

The class is hard and you have to work for an A but she is nice and very approachable during office hours. If you want an easy A this class isn't for you.

Dr. Aspbury's class is a challenge, however she gives great lectures and outlines to help prepare for exams. The exams are challenging because it is more conceptual than memorization so be prepared to be able to apply all the concepts to real life scenarios rather than memorizing. You HAVE to read outside of class and stay on top of Mastering Bio.

Dr. Aspbury does a lot of online homework and mixes in extra credit. The tests are less definition and theory based and more application of what you learned.

Dr. Asburys Organismal Biology class is a class for those who actually want to learn. If you do not put in time and dedication you will not do well. She is smart and loves teaching. Exams are tricky, but study the lecture notes and use the study area on the mastering biology and you should score high. She is caring if she knows youre trying!

She's entertaining but definitely pretty tough. If you don't already like biology it can be a little dry and dull but if it's your jam you'll love this class.

She was very chill and didn't give much homework and most of the class was conceptional.

I am on the verge of my second breakdown and the semester isn't even halfway through. While a very good and knowledgeable professor, her class can go off-topic sometimes and test materials are not fully covered. Take her class if you want to learn and gain a different perspective on biology, but not if you want an A (or an easy B, for that matter).

I took this class during Fall 2020 at the height of covid, which may have been different circumstances of what you're experiencing now. Her class was hybrid, but I attended all her lectures via zoom. Attending lectures is not mandatory, but I highly suggest attending them in order to understand the material completely. Keep up with homework!!!

Drops one test out of four. (final included, not sure if final can get dropped) Zoom lectures could get boring, but she recorded the lectures to watch if you could not attend during the assigned time. Solid professor. Keep on top of the hw.

Dr. Aspbury was very friendly and caring in her videos and emails. The labs were structured, had fairly clear due dates/agendas, and weren't impossibly difficult- most of them were actually pretty fun. It's obvious that she cares about her students.

She is pretty great in class. I will say it is very lecture based so pay attention. Homework due multiple times a week (pretty easy just busy work). The tests are multiple choice, T/F. No short answer which is nice. She is very good about adjusting the calendar as needed throughout the semester. You need to pay attention but you can def pass!

Honestly I think shes a cool professor. Her lectures are more based off of real life examples, while the tests ask more in depth about the concept. I have a low A, but thats because I read and did mastering bio right before the tests. A good amount of work is given but thats expected for a bio class. Attendance isnt mandatory which is nice.

Her lectures were not always the most interesting. But she gave valuable information. She is willing to help outside of class and was overall a good professor.

the material is interesting and shes a nice person but my GOD there is so much online hw u have to do...and if u have trouble keeping up w stuff like that ur grade will suffer (i have a 73 bc of that very reason lol) tests arent as hard as a lot of yall r making them out to be just read the textbook do the dsms/tutorials a few times and ur good

Dr. Aspbury is a nice person but if you don't read the online textbook and not pay attention to the homework then it's going to be hard to get a high grade. The lectures are heavy and there isn't much to take notes on, but she is more than willing to answer questions. If you already understand the subject then it's going to be easy.

Dr. Aspbury is a very good professor. She explains things clearly, and will always go into more detail if needed. I never read the textbook and still got an A. Honestly as long as you go to class and pay half attention you will be fine. She's also super helpful during office hours and will go over your exam with you.

Dr. Aspbury really grew on me. By the end of the semester, I had developed a deep respect for her and felt like I learned a ton in her class. She is low-key funny sometimes and very easy to talk to in person. I am generally a Dean's List student and managed a high B in the class. Work hard and study the homework problems--they help for the exams!

I loved Dr. Aspbury and would definitely recommend her to anyone taking organismal. Her lectures are good and the content is not that hard- especially if you read the chapters before lecture!! Truly makes a difference

Dr. Aspbury is a very caring professor. It is hard to do bad with her grading policy. She drops a test and a couple of every other thing you are graded by. Majority of the homework are completion grades that will prepare you for the tests. Just don't skip the assignments, review completion grades before tests and do test reviews. You will get an A.

Dr. Aspbury was very nice, however the only way to pass this class is to do and take notes on all of the readings. The lectures are more filled with examples to back up the text than actual content.

It is a biology class, so it may be difficult for some who aren't very good with things of that sort, but the class is overall pretty easy, as attendance isn't mandatory and all of her slides can be found online.

Boring lectures, but slides are posted online and the textbook readings and homework are very comprehensive. Very nice in emails and in person. Attendance is not mandatory, worth 5 points of extra credit (about .02 of my total grade). Exams are 50 MCQ on paper and are curved by about 7-8 points out of 80, so about a 10 point curve.

She is very organized and has everything on canvas in a timely manner. Attendance is encouraged as an 80% attendance rate can get you 2 points on your average but attendance is not required. There are no projects and grades are pretty evenly distributed; it is hard to fail as long as you try. Talk to the LA's as well, they can help a lot.

After reading the reviews on her I was a little worried, but she turned out to be great! Lots of opportunities for extra credit (like the attendance over 80 percent which was very easy to attain as she doesn't check for attendance every single class) and even though there were a lot of assignments and homework, I felt it prepared me for the tests.