3.1

Annalisa Lembo

Biology - Bellevue College

3.1
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
49%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

49%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Grading is extremely tough, worst class I've ever taken

BIO242 - 2.0 rating

Nice woman, knows her stuff, but the class was uninspiring

BIOL242 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

17%

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95% confidence
Based on 54 grades
Most common grades:
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B (8)
A+ (8)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 63 reported grades
A: 21
B: 8
A+: 8
A-: 8
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EXTRA CREDIT (28)
Get ready to read (16)
Test heavy (16)
Caring (15)
Tough grader (13)
Participation matters (11)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
LECTURE HEAVY (5)
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5.0

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3.6

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Reviews (88)
3.0
3.0
BIO241
May 16, 2013

interesting. totally different angle.

3.0
3.0
241
May 16, 2013

Annalisa is a sweet lady but she does have a different way in teaching, making exams, and the overall class structure. She has many items in the grade book (theres room for mistakes). She has an Italian accent which makes it a little difficult to communicate and sometimes understand her. She is always willing to help, great personality!

3.0
2.0
BIO241
Jun 2, 2013

Well...It was extremely hard to take notes with her lecture style. I never knew what was exactly going on. If you plan on going into the medical field- you are better off taking this course with someone who knows what they are doing. If you do take this class-make sure to completely fill out and study every study guide and keep them for the final.

4.0
3.0
BIOL241
Jun 15, 2013

Her lectures are hard to understand but she is crystal clear in what you need to know for her exams which helps because there is just so made anatomy that you have to memorize in an A&P course. She's a very nice, accommodating and also a generous grader.

4.0
4.0
BIO241
Jun 18, 2013

I personally thought this was a great class. As w/ any A&P course it will be tough, but Annalisa was crystal clear about what you need to know for the tests, quizzes, and diagrams. She graded easily and helped with any questions. I would recommend her anytime, and I hope I take A&P2 with her

5.0
2.0
BIOL241
Jul 28, 2013

Absolutely nice and helpful, great personality.

5.0
2.0
BIOL241
Aug 9, 2013

A&P is a challenging subject, but she does everything to help her students, creates a good working atmosphere. A very pleasant personality! i would highly recomend her!

5.0
1.0
BIOL241
Aug 10, 2013

Great experience with her. Lectures are hard to follow, but the Study Guides she posts are all you really need to know for the tests and quizes. Expect a test/quiz/diagram quiz each week.

4.0
3.0
BIOL241
Aug 15, 2013

If you need a strongly structured course, she's not for you. Very helpful, and easy grader, but lectures are all over the place. Strong self-teacher? Go for it.

2.0
4.0
BIO241
Nov 19, 2013

Annalisa is unorganized and is slow to update your grades. I emailed her constantly asking for grade updates. Her lectures are difficult to follow. she bounces around from powerpoint slide to slide and no one takes notes. her accent creates a learning barrier when introducing new vocab. i did most self learning from the book. would not recommend..

5.0
1.0
BIO241
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 21, 2013

Absolutely awesome teacher! She introduces you to A&P calmly, without unnecessary stress,always gives a thoroughly understanding what exactly will be asked in the tests. She speaks with very cute accent, doesn't bother me at all. In general, she is very helpful teacher and nice person.

3.0
1.0
BIO241
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2013

Very unorganized. her class was a breeze! she has a very thick accent, and sometimes cannot understand questions. seriously the sweetest person. If you do 241 with her you'll want to take 242 b/c she does not go into much detail in 241 which will hurt you. she gives study guides for exams, which are spot on and very rare in any upperlevel bio class

4.0
1.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2014

I love Annalisa! She is an awesome teacher, who is definitely willing to work with you and make sure you get what you need. My only complaint is that assignments/tests are extremely slow to get graded, leaving you wondering weather or not you should be going on to 242 by the time you register. Easier grader than most, offers plenty extra credit. :)

1.0
3.0
BIO142
Mar 24, 2014

WORST TEACHER EVER. she's confusing, unorganized, never returns tests.

4.0
2.0
BIO242
Apr 23, 2014

Her exams are based off the notes. A little unorganized but she makes up for it with a lot of extra credit. She is animated, comes up with hilarious ways to explain concepts, and is democratic (the class can vote whether to postpone an exam!). Very personable and approachable; I had a lot of fun in class! Come to class, study the notes, get an A.

3.0
4.0
BIO241
May 25, 2014

She is an okay teacher. There are other teachers that could be better than her. However, she is very disorganized and does not return all the material as soon as possible. It is like you have to wait till the quarter is over to get all past homeworks and exams. When you ask questions, she is sometimes doesn't know the answer. Would not recommend.

3.0
3.0
BIOL241242
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2014

I had her for both A&P 1 and 2 and she's really nice! I'm going to miss her. Every A&P class is difficult but hers seems to be a bit easier. Pay attention, form study groups, ask for help & don't be lazy. There's quizzes every week & an exam every two weeks. Be prepared & do the study guides. They'll help you a lot. PS. There's lots of ex. credit!

5.0
3.0
241
Grade: B
Nov 23, 2014

Follow the study guide and you will do AWESOME! She can be a little hard to understand at first and goes through slide shows fast, but posts them online for your convenience. Labs are a breeze. Lots of extra credit and she gives bonus points. I would totally take her again.

3.0
4.0
BIOL242
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2015

I recieved a 4.0 in this class but would not recommend this professor. She is very nice but her instruction is unclear to say the least. I found myself relying heavily on teaching myself form the book and khan academy for tests. We also ran out of time towards the end of the quarter and skipped or sped through essential material. Try to avoid.

4.0
2.0
241
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 30, 2015

Great teacher.

1.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: C+
May 5, 2015

class is super hard already, she is not very clear on her study guides, changes them mid- week before exams, has a very thick accent and hard to understand. very nice , but her expectations are not way to high. Classic professor great at her subject , but not a great teacher. Wouldn't EVER take her again

3.0
3.0
BIOL242
Jun 17, 2015

A&P is a tough class no matter who you take it with, but this was much harder than it needed to be. Be prepared for 2-3 quizzes or exams a week, which takes 2-3 weeks to receive a score. Labs are simple, exams are not too difficult, but I would highly advise taking this wanother teacher. Nice woman, knows her stuff, but the class was uninspiring

4.0
3.0
BIO242
Nov 28, 2015

I enjoyed this class and feel that she cares for the students more than other professors. She is a great and I would take her again.

3.0
2.0
BIO242
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2016

Annalisa is good. She teaches more like a research university professor than one at a community college, which means she knows her stuff but she isn't there to hold your hand. If you take control of your own learning you will probably be fine in her class.

5.0
3.0
BIOL241
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2016

Taking a course w/ Annalisa was a breath of fresh air. She is exceptionally courteous, kind, & patient (I would have blown my top at some of the students in my class) but also expects students to rise to a high standard and be pro-active learners. Her short-comings (slow to grade, rushed lectures) are negligible. Fascinating subject matter, too.

2.0
5.0
BIO242
Grade: C+
Dec 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I adore Annalisa as a person, but I will never take a class with her again. She is so knowledgable about her field and she expects the same from her students. Grading is extremely tough, worst class I've ever taken. She made things I'm genuinely interested about seem impossible to understand. It's very frustrating. It's the only C on my transcript.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIOL242
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2017
Would take again

Annalisa is a wonderful teacher! She really cares about her students and wants them to understand all the concepts. I really appreciated how she acknowledges that her students are future medical professionals and she treats them as such. As far as class format, use the study guides as much as possible. They match the test well. Highly recommend!

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
5.0
BIOL242
Jun 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

* Thick Italian Accent - made paying attention to her 2 hour lectures challenging * Difficult Tests and Quizzes - She asks super-specific and obscure questions, and her study guide is super vague and organized. * Power points are messy * Does not drop any quizzes or tests, but allows you to postpone one for 2 days * Almost no extra credit

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIOL242
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A&P is a difficult subject, this professor makes it 10x harder. Study guides are vague, tests are extremely specific. Often lectures on a chapter the day before the test on it, always changing the schedule and rushing. Constant cram for the next exam/practical. Nice person, awful teaching. A practical, exam, & final in the last week! TOUGH grader!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIOL242
Jun 19, 2017
Would take again

Annalisa is caring and knowledgeable and sets you up for success (good lectures and study guides), but AP is challenging and outside studying is needed. Exams/quizzes are tough, but based on lectures/notes and study guides prepare you for them. No outside homework besides a couple of take home quizzes and a small project/essay.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO242
Grade: A+
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

She talks at a fast pace with an accent, but by the second day I was adjusted. The pace is needed to allow for all the material. She was amazing! She well rounded every concept, gave extra time for concepts she knew would be a struggle. Also understanding and concerned with every individual's thoughts. Provides study guides that prepare you.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO242
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

She is not anal about her lessons like many others. She is there to help you learn and succeed. A&P courses are probably the toughest, so don't expect an easy A unless you are super smart. She is understanding and a team player. She gives extra credit more than other science teachers I have had classes with.

4.0
3.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

Very sweet and caring. She puts effort into her students as well as the course material. A&P is a tough course and you have to study the lecture material on your own to understand it and succeed on exams. Offers lots of extra credit (including 20 points for the final review session) and provides study guides (although often at the last minute).

Get ready to read
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIOL242
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2017
Would take again

I took both 241 & 242 with Annalisa. I feel compelled to call out some of the reviewers who have LIED in their evaluations. She DOES offer extra credit & her exam questions ARE reasonable. Moreover, extra credit & study guides are privileges, not rights. Get up off your lazy entitled butt & study her Powerpoint slides (another privilege).

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BIOL242
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She would often cut lecture short, which normally would be celebrated, however when she hasn't lectured on any of the chapters for the next test and cuts the lecture an hour early it's nothing to celebrate. She does provide extra credit, and I believe she curved the grade at the end of the quarter. Be ready to teach yourself!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
AP2
Grade: B
Jun 4, 2018
Would take again

I LOVE HER. I am taking her again. She does have a accent but she's so nice and cares about her students. She really wants you to understand. Her tests are kind of hard but the content of the class is hard as well. She also give a lot of Extra credit which is amazing.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIOL260
Grade: A
Jun 7, 2018
Would take again

I love Annalisa! She is the kindest person you will ever meet. She cares so much about her students and really just wants to help them succeed. It is apparent that she is an expert in her field and that makes lab really fun. She does have an accent, but it doesn't phase me, it adds to her charm :) She gives a lot of extra credit and exams are fair

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking both BIO 241 and BIO 242 from Professor Lembo. She is a fair grader and offers opportunities for extra credit. You really shouldn't miss class if possible but if you do the slides are posted on canvas. I found that she really cared that all students understood the material. However, A&P is a hard subject, so work hard!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIOL242
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

I took Annalisa in both Biol 242 and Biol 260. I loved her in both! The lectures are important unless you are able to teach yourself by book. She has clear powerpoints but the tests are still hard. You have to put in work to study, but she is more than understanding on test questions and moving things around in the schedule.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: A-
Feb 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is very personable and very nice which makes it hard because the class is a nightmare otherwise. Class was unorganized, labs had no direction and no learning, she very rarely returned quizzes or homework. It was not easy to understand her, and her answers to most questions were "i'm not sure." Be prepared to learn on your own.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BIO241
Grade: B+
Feb 11, 2019
Would take again

Annalisa is the best instructor for A&P if I could take her again I defiantly would. She teaches to where it is very clear and easy to understand I absolutely Love her she is the best instructor I have ever had! if you need to take A&P take it with her! she is amazing!!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIO242
May 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She has heavy accent. It is very difficult to understand her! Class is unorganized and she has no patient to answer questions. Be prepared to learn on your own.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIOL241
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. Most of your grade comes from assessments. If you hate homework, write ups, and group projects, pick her because there isn't any. She gives extra credit like candy on halloween, from thoughtful answers to wearing a hawaiian shirt. She has clear-cut study guides but you have to read the textbook to make good use of them

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO260
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2019
Would take again

Annalisa is such a sweet and easygoing professor. Her awesome Italian accent may be difficult for some. Compared to Tessa her lectures are weak. BUT she has clear expectations, is organized overall,a generous grader, and flexible with time commitments.I can't say enough good things about Annalisa. She really, really cares, she made me want to learn

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
3.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do not take Annalisa! Unorganized, useless lectures and you will not learn anything. I learned nothing from AP1 and it's such an important class, esp if you're going into healthcare. Go take Jim or Naomi--you will learn so much more from them.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Pros: generous grader, tests only on study guide materials Cons: disorganized, can be unclear To get an A go to lectures to know which material youll be tested on (+ participation & lab points), do study guide in advance & check with prof, cross ref book, do the practice tests from book/canvas, use SSC. Prof very avail for ?s & clarification.

Test heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2020
Would take again

She's great! a little disorganized during the lecture, she hops around from slide to slide. just download the PowerPoint and following along won't be an issue. frequent quizzes keep you on your feet for knowing the information on exams and makes studying for them easier. LOTS of extra credit.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2020
Would take again

She has a strong Italian accent, and she's not the most organized teacher, but she is a really nice teacher. She constantly asks if she is making sense to people and make sure you know what she wants on tests. Also gives a lot of extra credit. If you study study guides and use her PowerPoint and the book, the class is easy. Just takes effort & time

3.0
3.0
BIO260
Grade: B+
Mar 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Lembo was nice and her accent took some getting used too. She was very unorganized and I did not appreciate waiting until the last day of the quarter to have the grades inputted to know where I stood in the class. Overall I did like that she handed out study guides before exams so you knew what to expect and she did over extra credit.

Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
BIOL242
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Toughest grader I've ever seen. Tests go in so much detail I feel wasn't covered in the study guides. Even gave us the wrong test at one point and didn't do anything about it. If you are already very smart you'll do well in this class but if you are an average student, HARD PASS! Powerpoints are so long and take hours to go through for studying.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BIOL242
Grade: A-
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Annalisa is really disorganized instructor, a lot of mistakes during the test and with boring lecture. Not recommend her online class. Be aware of.

5.0
4.0
BIOL241242
May 17, 2020
Would take again

You know those teachers who you check out on RMP just to read all the glowing comments, only to find a poor review & you think: Wait. Are we talking about the same person?! Thats Annalisa. She is so sweet & genuinely interested in the subject & student success. I am dumbfounded that anyone would have nasty things to say or elect not to take her.

2.0
5.0
BIO242
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Lembo is nice and kind. She often thinks of what to teach during class, runs off to get the tools she needs, jumps around topics and between slides. She often gets confused or can't remember things. I think it is because she does not prepare for lectures. Her expectations on tests are unreasonably high. She responds to emails sporadically.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BIO242
Grade: A+
Jul 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Unorganized, useless lectures, a lot of mistakes and you will not learn much from her online courses. I self-study this quarter. I did not enjoy her class at all, very boring lectures, esp if you're going into healthcare. Not recommend her Anatomy and Physiology at all, especially online section.

4.0
3.0
BIO241
Grade: A+
Aug 17, 2020
Would take again

I really enjoyed A&P with Professor Lembo. She has realistic expectations on what students should know and provides clear study guides with material that will be on the tests, which is SO appreciated in a subject that can be overwhelming with details. Only downside was her limited tech skills - lots of little mistakes and delays on Canvas.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2020
Would take again

Annalisa is a knowledgeable and caring professor. Attend every lecture to get the most out of class. I am usually a textbook-only person, but benefitted from her explanations in lecture every single time. I only missed two days and it showed on my tests. Its not easy! Show up, study hard, go to her office hours, and you will do great.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO241
Nov 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Awful

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Study guides are made for tests, but most of the material you end up studying isn't on the test. Material you weren't required to study will pop up on tests frequently. Barley any homework so your grade is mainly based on test scores. You will almost 100% have to teach yourself the material. Overall super unorganized which lead to a lot of issues.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIO242
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Never had a bad grade until this teacher. Tried to self-teach. Not available for questions. Never went over quizzes. Textbook was useless. So were the disorganized modules. Practical tests were pictures of blurry model pics. Felt hopeless in this class. Good for a barely passing grade. Bad for high achievers who need to learn the material.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

disorganized and made errors on tests, like marking correct answers as incorrect and giving blurry photos to identify. things will appear on tests that were not on the study guide, and she is never available for questions. test heavy (7 tests total); her disorganization left us taking 5 tests in march alone, which led to skipping a lot of content.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BIO242
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Lembo is nice and kind but does not seem to care for students success! So many mistakes on test, always forgetting her lectures, completely unorganized!! How about talking less about your private life and focus on teaching the material in an organized, progressive, and non-rushed manner! Study guide is useless if half of questions not on it! Aweful

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BIO241
May 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I'm taking her online so this may just be online but this class is the hardest class I have ever taken and its not because of the content. Lots of trick questions on the tests and she is very disorganized. This class is ruining my GPA

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2021
Would take again

Get ready to read. She gives you the tools. She gives study guides for quizzes and practical tests. Read everything on study guide. Make summaries of the study guide and you will pass her class. Home work is not timed and has 3 attempts, try until you pass. She is available even after office hours. And shares her cell number in case of emergencies

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIO142
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Avoid her if you can. She is disorganized, mean, absent-minded, and unknowledgeable about the material. It's her poor planning that makes this class hard, not the course content. I'm not sure how she still works at this school. Either she needs to improve her approach or move on to a job she can enjoy, because she clearly doesn't like this one.

1.0
2.0
241
Grade: A-
May 6, 2022

Annalisa is disorganized, and unknowledgeable about the material. She made a lot of mistakes on grading and giving a really boring lecture. Her poor planning make students confused and waste of time. She does not care students and did not answer students questions. Not recommended at all.

5.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: A-
Jun 8, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed class with Professor Lembo. A&P is never going to be an easy class, however she makes class enjoyable, makes sure you understand concepts, and is always available for help. Make sure you ask questions, be a participant, and work hard outside of class. She wants you to be successful and will help you with anything!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO242
Grade: A+
Jun 8, 2022
Would take again

I don't understand why there are so many negative ratings on here. I thought professor Lembo was very kind, helpful, and made it very clear what her expectations for the course were. A&P is a challenging subject by itself. Utilize her study guides when preparing for tests and show up to lecture!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
BIOL242
Grade: A-
Sep 14, 2022

Summer quarter. Annalisa has incredibly difficult exams and the class is very fast paced. Lectures weren't helpful for me, and study guides were large and abstract. However, she is very understanding and offers enough extra credit to bump your grade up. I wouldn't choose her again, but I appreciate her kindness towards the success of the class.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 15, 2023

This is the hardest class I've ever taken, not just because of the content, but because of her. Her tests are incredibly hard, the study guides might as well say "read the whole chapter and memorize everything". She's given maybe 3 assignments this whole quarter so basically, your entire grade is based on test scores. Think twice about this class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIOL241
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2023

This professor made this class the worst I have ever taken. I enjoyed the content itself, but her poor English made concept explanations and test questions impossible to understand. Attempts to clarify made things even worse. She often made errors in grading and when addressed, stated She did provide a lot of extra credit options.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO260
Grade: C+
Aug 28, 2023
Would take again

She is very sweet and quite funny. She does grade tough but provides many extra credit opportunties. Material can be a bit unorganized and difficult to navigate. Despite having lectures and powerpoints, the course is self-taught in some aspects.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO260
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2023

Love her as a person but I'd never take her class again. She is so disorganized and not great with lectures. She breezes through sides saying concepts are easy yet gives no additional explanation on concepts. Tests every 2 weeks, multiple labs in a day, low amount of things graded. Be ready to teach yourself concepts daily.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO260
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2024

would not recommend course, was not well put together and instructor was always late.

1.0
3.0
BIO260
Grade: A-
Mar 11, 2024

Terriable. Honestly her English, is so so bad .. so we couldn't understand what she is saying and so we had to 'assume' . Also, unknown test: honestly the bacteria she gave us was not proper most of time which means it was contaminated, but how can she grade on that? so not understandable. Lastly, not organized, so not nice when we ask question.

Tough grader
1.0
1.0
BIOL241
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2024

Please don't teach. Not helpful at all. Waste of money. Her lecture is NOT prepared well at all. I learned NOTHING. I feel like no need to know important parts which means not helpful for your future knowledge at all. Her knowledge is not reliable and she doesn't know what is important and not.

1.0
5.0
BIO260
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2024

UNBELIEVABLE THAT SHE IS A "PROFESSOR". I cannot understand how could she teach for 10 years. I hope she prepares for herself first, before expecting something from us. OMG. not organized at all. You guys will understand when you look at the lecture, and PPT that she provided. Try her and will know that why you should drop her class.

4.0
3.0
BIO260
Grade: B
Jun 18, 2024
Would take again

HONEST REVIEW! Annalisa is very willing to work with you and find ways to help you. Don't miss labs, read material before she goes over it! You will know what she is talking about if you do. Find a buddy to study with and ask questions. She really is willing to do what she can to help you. If you fail, you didn't really try... - Spring 2024 - VP

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Caring
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3.0
BIO242
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 21, 2024
Would take again

About as good and responsive a teacher as you could have at this level; makes difficult content accessible, cares deeply about student success, caters class structure to student needs. Difficult tests but overall fair grading practices. I learned A LOT and usually enjoyed class, too, especially the labs.

3.0
2.0
BIO260
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2024
Would take again

Prof Lembo is so nice! Microbiology labs are all very fun and pre-labs are short and easy. Her lectures are difficult to follow - she zips through powerpoint slides too quickly to take notes and you end up learning a lot of the material at home. Exams were easy and she's an incredibly easy grader. Lots of extra credit opportunites.

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Caring
1.0
2.0
BIO260
Grade: C
Aug 20, 2024

Absolutely the worst teacher ever. She was nice at first but later failed one of my test without knowledge because she suspected cheating. My grade went from an A- to an B- to an C.Absolute nightmare of a teacher whose lectures are all over the place and tests that aren't indicative of the work in the class. Save yourself and find a better teacher.

3.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2024
Would take again

Shes really nice, but mainly graded on 5 exams with 1 opportunity for extra credit (15pts out of 1000 for semester). She drops lowest score, but if you have another bad test it is impossible to make up the points even working your butt off. Not sure why so many reviews say she offers tons of extra credit, she does not.. she is nice though.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO142
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

She's nice, I enjoyed her class even though it was extremely tough. Lots of studying, a lot of self taught material, and nonstop studying for high pressure exams. But she does make expectations clear so it isn't too hard to get a decent grade as long as you put in effort - It is a hard class regardless of teacher but I liked her a lot. Shes fair.

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Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
AP2
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2025
Would take again

If you try hard, you will get the good grade. At the end of the day, it is up to you on getting good grade.

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Caring
5.0
1.0
bio212
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2025
Would take again

Took her for majors animal and it was almost a joke how easy the class was - you literally would have to try to fail this course or not get an A. Outside of exams and quizzes, if you do the work you'll get a 100% on it. Exams are super easy as well + so much EC in course.

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Test heavy
1.0
3.0
BIO241
Oct 6, 2025

While Mrs. Lembo provides detailed study guides, Her course materials and teaching style challenging to follow. The study guidelines contained a large amount of information to memorize, which felt overwhelming. Despite studying extensively and putting in a lot of effort, exam questions did not align with the material covered in the study guide.

3.0
2.0
BIO242
Grade: A-
Nov 4, 2025
Would take again

Overall I enjoyed her course, but it was unorganized. Random assignments/exams were assigned last minute and grading was really confusing. There was a lot of extra credit because her point system didn't add up/make sense, but overall if you pay attention in lecture, take notes, and do the practice, it's not too bad. She's caring, but unorganized.

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Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2025

class was fine until you get past the first few chapters about nerves. At first we were studying 2 or so chapters making it feel manageable despite her unorganized course. But then she ramped up to 3 chapters and the week that we were on got confusing because some of those chapters were on different posted weeks making it extremely overwhelming.

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Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO241
Nov 17, 2025

Be expected to rewatch and reread lectures. Some things aren't communicated clearly.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
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