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BSC1010 - 2.0 rating“take her if you want to fail”
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Reviews (83)
this teacher refuses to help her students. no study guides, no explanations. no help. almost everyone is failing tests, and she still seems not to care.
Try to keep up with her lecture, she speaks fast, but usually from the book. Very helpful when you ask questions. If you don't ask, she doesn't know you don't get it!! Little homework, no study guides or reviews, and personalized exams. Overall she's a good professor but just remember to ask for help if you need it, she'll work with you.
I'm taking Dr. Derrickson for A/P I this semester and look back to this professor and wow was I ripped off!! I struggled just to get a C in her class. As a person, she is cool. As a professor, I really don't think she likes what she does. SAD
I may be dropping this class and I just took Biology honors in high school. She speeds through her lectures and goes off on rants about totally irrelevant subjects, liker her dog. Her tests are unpredictable and she dangles extra credit just out of reach. Finally, her research assignments are off topic and a complete waste of time, as well as impos
A great teacher but a hard class. You have to study and attend class.
This teacher is not a teacher, but a more of a instructor. She is very hard, I had her for her first semester, and nearly the whole class failed, best she tells us to read half the book, just for only 4 test that are in her class, I didn't like her class, makes biology a horrible chore, which it's not.
DO NOT TAKE HER! She is a horrible teacher. I'm a Bio major & she made me hate the class. More than 1/2 the class withdrew. She does powerpoints straight from the book. She doesnt give a review, study guide or anything for her tests and she makes up her own test ?'s. Also uses another book from a diff school to create test ?'s. Teach yourself class
i made a huge mistake by registering for her class. she expects you to be at the same level of understanding as her in biology. if you have any questions, she makes sure to give you an extremely sarcastic answer. her extra credit is about useless information like jimmy buffett and i love lucy. dont make the same mistake i did.
She made it very hard, after the first exam I started doing my own summary of the chapters. If you have another option don't take her.NOt even 7 out of 22 passed this class.
this is a warning: dont take her. i thought i would pass her class after studying to death the whole semester, and i had a 89.5. she didnt give me the a, even though there were only 4 students left in the class. avoid her at all costs.
Here's the deal. I missed a writing assignment in her class (40 pts lost/800), and still managed to get the A I needed. Let me stress this: if you study BEFORE her lectures, you'll learn the material as well as she knows it. Forget the notes. READ THE TEXT, do the assignments WITH one inch margins (believe me), and you'll be *A+ OK.
Dont take her unless you are majoring in biology. she knows the subject, but she is not easy, you need to have previous good knowledge of Biology, it is not an easy class, no extra credit, the ex credit that she gives is useless.
Very Challenging but by far my favorite teacher of my college career. She really knew her stuff. Lots of extra credit. She does not like it when people do not take the class seriously. About half the class dropped. Not an easy A but has a great prep for A&P which I am taking this semester.
She is horrible!!!! She has a huge ego...thinks she is so smart. Does not care if you pass or not....reads thru pages of notes prepared by her brother in law who is a professor....she is horrible. It makes her feel smart for you to do poorly...DO NOT DO IT!!!! It is only to be expected from Godless athiests
OH ya and she makes you write long horrible paper that has nothing to do with class rambles on for hours in the most horrid tone. Rolls her eyes uncontrollably (kinda creepy) and speaks in a constant sarcastic tone - which would be expected considering she is SO SMART...she can't even come up with her own material...she does not deserve to teach BA
Class started off extremely easy. Covers most of the chapters and give losts of information. Have to be able to do assignment that involves reading boring science writeups. Ended up with an A in the class. Some what sarcastic and goes of topic sometimes. Lab are the easiest i ever seen. Just make sure u r ready for the Non multiple choice lab exam.
Best bio class I've had. Her class made me want to change my major to biology!!
shes not a bad teacher, she just expects you to know everything. shes way to smart and student cant keep up with her. all your grade consists of is like 5 assignments of animals!and tests! no classwork to help your grade or your understanding. she hardly teaches she just reads off of slides that arent even hers.i hihgly suggest you dont take her.
SHESSSSSSSSSSSSS HORRIBLEE !!! DONTTT DO IT !!!! DONTTTT IM WARNING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i think shes has a difficult class...but she honestly tries her hardest to teach it and get u to understand...the lazy kids are all the ones writting these comments about how shes so hard and unfair and doesnt teach...cuz they r lazy...this is college ok...learn to study and self help...anyways...take her class if you are serious and motivated
OMG...there articles on animals that are hard to find in the database since they must be peer reviewed,and she confuses herself quite often and talks abt her husband and weird stories all the time.She tries and is helpful but i think she has too much thoughts at once so you're like huh??But the TEXT book and study cd are the best.Just study that..
Alright how so I start with this.It's a hard class..NO DOUBT.I thought I was going to fail the class the whole semester..I PASSED THE CLASS.If you donate blood she gives you 8 points!She is willing to help,u just have to ask.She's a very good teacher just very hard material.Bring the book w/ u to class and highlight as she goes along,it helps ALOT!
She is horrible. Doesnt help, you better study the entire chapter cause you will never know whats on the test. DO NOT TAKE I AM WARING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
She's an awful instructor. She will not give you any clues as to what's on the test and swears she went over everything in class. She goes over things that ARE NOT on the test that you really think you should know, then those questions are no where to be found. She wants you to ask questions when you don't understand, but does not make it any clear
I have already rated her and decided to come back and change a little bit. I originally thought she was not good, but I think the difficulty of the class will better prepare me in the future. NOT and easy A or easy B for that matter, but she knows what shes talking about. Super hard, but will hopefully be worth it later.
Horrible!! All of the tests are on 4 chapters each. She gives no clue or hint as to what is going to be on the test. No study guide, outline, nothing. When you ask a question she gives you a smug sarcastic response. She is extremely intelligent and expects you to be on the same level as her. No extra credit and no real class work. DO NOT TAKE HER!!
I thought she was great. I don't know about "Hot" but she is very pretty. I'm a girl so I don't look at her like that! But she was thorough. Of course she had expectations but what good professor doesn't. I hope she teaches 1011C before I transfer to UCF so I can take her again.
If you're a serious student, take her! Her tests include both lecture and book material. You get replace your lowest exam score, and she tries really hard to help you understand. She offers opportunities to meet up for her also. I tried and got an A, so its not impossible. It's a class you can't afford to be lazy in.
She is really difficult. However, if you truly are going into the Biology field, consider taking her, you will learn a lot. If you just need a biology class for your degree, do not take her.
dont take her!!!! She expects you to be at the same level that she is... no help for test and if you ask her anything she will just dance around the answer.. horrible
The course itself is hard, but she does her best to make it understandable. Easily available for questions. Fairly easy, doesn't take stupid crap. Great teacher.
Don't take this class with her. Covers a chapter per class, no review or outline, and tests are on 5 chapters at a time. Horrible scientific write ups as well. Loves to hear herself speak and impress with vast knowledge. 68% class dropped, maybe 1 A in the class, bunch failed. This is an important subject, take someone who knows how to teach...
Worst Teacher EVER! Do not take her class. about 75% of the class withdrew. She goes over stuff in great detail that is not on the test, then doesn't mention other stuff that is on the test. I don't think she wants to be teacher, and she doesn't really teach. If you ask questions she gives you smug sarcastic responses and rolls her eyes. AVOID HER
I loved this class. I took it it during summer B and i thought it was super easy. As long as you show up to lectures and read the chapters you will do fine. Her tests are easy to understand. The lowest of the tests is dropped.Igot A's on all but one test that i got a B on. She is very sarcastic and funny. Do the work and study and you will pass. =]
FAIR GRADER, HER TESTS ARE EASY IF YOU KNOW THE MATERIAL FROM THE BOOK. 50% OF THE CLASS DROPS OUT BECAUSE THEY DON'T STUDY ENOUGH.SHE LIKES CUBANS.
This profesor doesnt know how to treat her students well. She is a unsympathetic cold hearted human being that has no consideration for understanding that her teaching methods just suck & she does not care to help you out.She does not care for any of your excuses and wouldnt give you a break.She always has a favorite in the classNOT A GOOD TEACHER!
I liked this teacher. She is fair, she is clear on what she wants and expects. She lets you know in the beginning, if you do not need this class, take BIO1005. This class is interesting. For the tests-read the book. Actually memorize the book;) Writing assignments are easy. Overall the teacher is great!
the teacher was pretty clear to understand she just goes at a fast pace. the test are hard and lenghty. if throughly read every chapter and study for more than four hours a week you probably would pass the test. there are no reviews and the writing assignments that she gives are extremely hard. i would not recommend this class to anyone.
I wouldn't recommend her, unless u don't have any other class but hers, she believes every1 should be on her same level, she teaches in a fast pace 4chapters on a test plus midterm on all labs. U have to truly study hard 2 get a decent grade in her class, has favs and if ur not one of them u have no hope in the class. think twice before taking her.
Took her last semester and would recommend you stay away unless you enjoy being treated like a high school student. This is the only class I've had in the past two year that has a mandatory attendance policy, and she is highly strict on having cell phones off. Tests are INCREDIBLY HARD! Take my word and stay away!!!
Stay away from this one! She is extremely unsympathetic, no matter what your situation is. Tests are probably the hardest out of all my classes. The main problem is that Valencia has no quality control on teachers. 3/4 of the students are failing, but these teachers are still around. If you can afford to, take all your classes at UCF.
she is nice but you have to study a lot. Also you need to memorize the chapter. You have to be willing to read and study all week. She moves fast but you learn from the class. Also she gives easy writting assignments. If you are lazy dont take this class. I dont recommend this class. I got an A but it was on of the hardest classes I have taken.
Professor Guittierez is the worst teacher on this planet, she goes wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy toooo fast she spends one hour on each chapter of 7 sections. if you dont have complete time just for that her class and read the book 24 h you will fail. The tests are lenghty and hard and she doesn t even let u keep the tests to rerview she skips a lot. Donottake
man..!! this teacher speaks like a machine you wont understand a word unless u were a biologist already. only 5 people will survive hert class by the end of the semester 3 of them will fail and 2 will pass. so dotn waste ur time and money to take her. she skips everything and rolls her eyes 100 times/s u will feel drowsy just trying to look at her
DO NOT TAKE. I had a 4.0 after taking 19 credits in one semester, took her class and got a C. She does not test on anything you have seen before, you need to memorize the book to pass her tests. Only one person had an A out of 30, and 95% had Cs
Okay. This is serious, please do not take this professor. Find someone else that has a higher rating. Because this professor is incredibly hard. Talks to fast. Her chapter test are four at a time. You barely have enough time to study. She speaks to you as if your an idiot. Majority of the class withdrew by the end of the second chapter test.
Wow! This goes to show that the school only wants your money. I dont why they keep her the drop rate on her class is at least 80%. sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks sucks
If you want an A. This is not the class to take. You better have a clear understanding of biology, because shes teaches you as you are already a biology major. Only one person passes per semester. So please don't take her. Your grade will suffer severely.
PLEASE PLEASE GUYS PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS CLASS! SERIOUSLY NO JOKE ITS NOT EVEN WORTH IT. YOU WILL REGRET IT WITH A PASSION. IM TAKING HER CLASS RIGHT NOW AND IM SCARED OF FAILING. I KNOW THE BOOK INSIDE AND OUT AND I STILL GET C'S!!! DONT! DONT! DONT! DONT! DONT! RUN AWAAYYY!! FROM A STUDENT TO ANOTHER YOU WILL WANT TO QUIT YOUR MAJOR CAUSE OF HER!
She is a terrible teacher! She speaks very fast a low so sit in the front of the class. Her lectures are boring and the tests are hard and are not on what is covered in lecture.
To counter some of the students who are saying to stay away from this teacher, the reality of this class is that it challenges you and forces you to actually learn the material rather than do a last minute study session and breeze through the class. This professor does a great job pushing me and prepping me for professional school as a pharmacist.
Her lectures leave you with more questions than answers. You don't get a single study guide. Your stuck trying to memorize every detail in the book. She doesn't actually teach she just stands there and lectures in a monotone voice. she has no Passion for teaching and helping young minds learn new things. The text book has more passion for teaching then she does. I hope she reads this and changes her ways!! Just reading a PowerPoint slide isn't enough. You gotta "get your hands dirty!"
MDON'T EVER TAKE A CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR , SHE IS GOING TO FALLED YOU NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRIED IN THE CLASS.HER GOALS IS TO FALLED YOU AND NOT HELP YOU ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING IN LIFE.IF YOU READ THIS I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I'M GOING TO ACCOMPLISH MY GOALS AND NOTHING IS GOING TO STOP ME. HER WAY OF TEACHING IS A JOKE.
If you have not taken biology in a long period of time, I do not suggest you take her course. She speaks very fast and she speaks in a form as if you already have a degree in biology. In Overall I am a good student and have good grades, but for some reason I cannot grasp the way she teaches biology. I do not recommend her to anyone.
Got an A in this class but it was at a cost. She speeds through material, her lectures are passionless and cannot relate the material to students who aren't experienced in Biology. On top of this she is very snarky and arrogant. No study guides. Plan on memorizing the book. On a positive note, her ineptitude to teach has made me a better student
I had no issues with her what so ever. I think she is a great teacher and she does care about her students. Don't believe all of these other ratings saying her class is impossible because its not. Study and do what she asks and you'll be fine plus you will learn the material from her.
I've read all these comments before going into her class and had no choice but to take her class due to my late registration.. I have to say I was skeptical at first.. But honestly. She interact with the student and explain material if you don't understand. she really care for her students. One advises READ THE TEXT BOOK!!!LAZY STUDENT DID BAD
I took her twice, first time I got D and then I got a B. She cares about teaching and her student's success. What I love the most is that she holds you responsible for your learning. You have to do the work to get the grade you want. When I started reading and stuyding more, I was proud of myself for learning, understanding, and passing the class.
I Disagree with most comments. Teacher is crystal clear what's expected, and lectures in a way that relates the material. Newest version book not necessary, and labs are a breeze without any busy work. Writing assignments are annoying, but just require a little effort every 2 weeks. Class is difficult, that's obvious just read the book.
Memorize 25 pg./5 d. not help, extra credit are not EXTRA, include in overall grade, not related to biology, she make sure you do not know them, no study guide, notes/lecture do not enough, she try to give less points that you are really make, 90% student in my class FAIL. The law, more than 50% fail, complain, return grade or get free class.
This class is very HARD to pass from any professor. You have to STUDY not hope on magic. She is very good person, care about her students, try to help how she can, give extra credits, drop lower grade, and so forth. Writing assignment help to bring up bad grade – just fallow instructions. Thanks to her, I pass this class.
Athough I have a good average in the class, it is because I have an unlimited time to study. I don't work anymore (I get the max amount of unemployment, plus financial aid Plus the grants). She does not make sure that EVERYONE understands the material clearly. Also her writing assignments have NOTHING2 do with learning biology.I give her a LOW "C."
RUNNN! HORRIBLE PROFESSOR. I took her class, there were 32 students the first day of class, by the drop deadline there was 12 students, and by the end of the semester there were 6 students and not everyone passed.......her test are hard and her writing assignment is not related to biology. take her if you want to fail.
She is a kind teacher who cares that you understand the material. However she must see that you care first. It's best to ask questions and ask often, she loves explaining these topics. I will miss her class.
Despite the comments here I took Mrs Gutierrez. I was not impressed at 1st, but she turned out to be an awesome teacher. She can be intimidating, but she appreciates questions and is good with feedback. This is not an easy class, anything in relation in science is not easy. If you study and do the work she assigns you will be fine.
Awful professor. I paid money to watch her stand in front of a projected screen and recite what it said. No explanations, no teachings. I learned absolutely nothing and even with reading the textbook somehow the class was nearly impossible. Irrelevant 800 word assignments about bears and frogs. I took the class again w/ diff professor and aced.
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Personally, I regret taking this course and wish I could have withdrawn when I had the chance. Although this class is meant to be challenging, the professor makes it 10x harder. Her tests are impossible to pass and barely anyone is passing her class right now. Many students have tried talking to her about their low grades and she did nothing.
She is super nice! She talks about her family a lot and makes biology jokes. Her tests were really hard, but if she grades on a curve and if you ace the homework your grade will thank you! If you talk to her, she is willing to help!
She is a really nice person. Her intentions are good but she needs not to be teaching. Her class is designed with her in mind. She is not in anyway flexible to the students she does things her way and not likely to change it. This class will be good for students who is just getting out of high school.
Great person, but the clarity for her lectures werent good
This is not a high school science class. She doesn't hold your hand and teach everything on the test. She likes to talk off subject a lot but if you approach her with intelligent questions, study hard, and pass the biolabs, you'll do okay. Also, you'll spend approximately 3 hours on homework every week.
I just took her class for the 2015 Fall semester and I barely passed it. She doesn't give you any study guide for the tests and her tests cover four chapters. There are notes online but those aren't really in unison with the tests. She gives you pop quizzes over labs so study the lab beforehand! Tests are super hard and I wouldn't recommend her.
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS
Professor Gutierrez is an educated woman, and that is something she enjoys bragging about during her lectures. Her exams are extremely wordy and require you to memorize EVERY SINGLE WORD in the entire textbook. The only way you have a slight chance of passing her class is if you took Bio before and passed it with an A and are retaking it again.
The course is taken online this semester and I recommend to not take this teacher. She doesn't teach one bit, not live classes, no live zoom meetings, nothing. You have to teach yourself the work and the tests are very hard and some questions in the tests aren't included in the textbook chapter. This course is hard to pass.
This is honestly one of the worst classes I have ever taken. Albeit the class was online and the transition from physical to online classes is difficult, this is still a terrible class. I haven't learned a single thing from her directly. She assigns you crash course videos, Khan academy, and lectures from other professors and calls it a lesson.
If you care about yourself, you would not enroll in any class taught by her. She assigns a great deal of work, but she makes it unnecessarily difficult. She is not cooperative in any way, shape, or form, so be warned that if an emergency happens, she will be completely unconcerned. Her extra credit is donation blood and food. SELFISH WOMEN
DO NOT TAKE HER! My grade on assignment is 98 but on the test is 60. Her online class and lecture is waste. She said the other student cheated and removed her score multiple times when that student tried to explain that those noises from her neighbors bc she lived in apartment. You have to do the lab when she not guiding anything.
The professor is smart and she makes it well known. I barely passed, had to give plasma for extra credit to be able to make it. Labs are in person and lectures online about for half of the semester it was power point slides but towards the end she got lazy and it was just YouTube videos of other teachers in class. Talks mostly about her chickens.
No prep for exams, have to learn all on your own.
This class is a very very tough class. I stayed in it thinking that I could pass it but i was definately wrong. Everything I by the book. the assignment are easy to comprehend but the test are nothing like the assignments. I felt like I haven't learned anything. Ive never been so confused with a class in my life.
I took her online class and I spent at least an hour or so every day studying and going over study modules and then when it came time for her chapter exams practically nothing that was in the study module was on the exams. She also grades super heavy on exams and not on homework so if you do bad on her exams pretty much no chance in passing.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
80%
Textbook Required
93%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
C+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.38 avg changeRatings by Course
BIOLO1000
4.0
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