4.8
Quality2.8
Difficulty95%
Would Retake83
Reviews95%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
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What Students Say
“Hands down the best teacher Ive ever had in my life”
AP1 - 5.0 rating“Your whole grade depends on quizzes/tests”
AP1 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
85%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
BIOLOGY
5.0
(1)LIFESCIENCE
5.0
(5)BIO
5.0
(1)AP12
5.0
(1)BIO100
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
AP101
5.0
BIO
4.0
162LSC02
4.0
BIO161AND162
3.9
AANDP1
3.7
Reviews (83)
Outstanding. Makes class fun, very understanding.. If she's available for a science class that you need...take her!
Was one of the best teachers I hasve ever had at CCAC.She is alittle hard but it's only because there's a lot of studing to do.If you put forth effort,you'll get a good grade.She knows the subject well and makes it very interesting--take her
She is definitly one of the best instructors I have ever had. Her tests are clear and she gives you everything you need to study for them. Highly Reccomended.
i had this professor years ago and she is the one prof still in my mind from CCAC and I am now graduating from a four year school. Sheis great. you learn a lot and do a bunch of labs.
She is an amazing teacher! Like the others have said... after all this time, her class still sticks out in my mind as one of the most ENJOYABLE and INTERESTING! Not an "easy" class (she expects you to do your part) but definatley a great class to take!
great professor, makes the material very clear and very helpful.
outstanding, take her for any class that you can
The class is incredibly easy, she goes in depth explaining everything to make sure we all understand before moving on. There are weekly quizzes, and you have to memorize a lot of terminology, but overall it is ok. The tests are even easier, they are mostly multiple choice and matching. You learn fairly well and can get a good grade too.
The class is incredibly easy, she goes in depth explaining everything to make sure we all understand before moving on. There are weekly quizzes, and you have to memorize a lot of terminology, but overall it is ok. The tests are even easier, they are mostly multiple choice and matching. You learn fairly well and can get a good grade too.
Professor Lax is one of the best teachers I have had. She makes sure that all her students acquire the knowlege needed and her lectures are absolutly wonderful. I would recommend her to any student wishing to take anatomy.
SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! I would reccomend her for anyone that has to take A&P. She makes it easy for you to understand the material and she is ALWAYS available to explain things to you if you don't understand and she'll explain it until you do understand. I will miss her very much actually and I wish she taught every nursing class too!!!
Had he for Life Science, she made me change me major from art so science I loved her class so much. Favorite teacher ever, crystal clear, very factual, visual person would highly recommend!!!
Dr. Lax is a great teacher. Not the easiest that is for sure, but if you dont mind doing the work you will get alot out of this professor.
She's awesome. Took her for summer sessions, her clarity is great, she goes over it until you get it, and teaches the subject, not a personality class. To the point, I will remember what I have learned forever! PS she xeroxes her own 'textbook' and it only costs $7.50.
Dr.Lax is the best A&P teacher ever. she writes her own book so its only 4$ she tells whats to study for the quiz every friday . shes a sharp dresser she sweet as ever . She'll help you as much as you need the only thing you HAVE TO ATTEND LAB !! your graded in lab but its easy and fun she loves to disect rats . you'll learn so much TAKE HER
Dr. Lax is the BEST teacher that I have had at CCAC. I totally understand everything she lectures on. She makes you want to come to class and learn. Plus, she writes her own books for lecture and lab, $7 total. Not to mention she dresses very nice! Take her for complete understanding of AP Biology! She's the best!
Great teacher. Just don't get behind. She makes her own text book that also saves you TONS of money.
Lax is an awesome professor. She makes her own book that cost under $10 for both lecture and Lab. She makes sure you understand the material and is very helpful to students! A++++++++ Took her for 3 classes.
Dr. Lax is the best teacher in the school, hands down. She is extremely helpful, and it excellent at putting notes up on the board. She even has her own book that breaks complicated anatomy down to make it simple. Must not be lazy. If you study, it will be easy. If not, it will be hard. Great teacher!
Dr. Lax is amazing. She has the best teaching methods i have ever experienced. She can get anyone to learn anatomy in just a short amount of time. I feel honored to have had shared a learning experience with her. Thanks!
Not a great teacher. Lectures were long boring and she babbled alot. I took this class in the summer (5 hr class) only got one or two breaks in a 5hr period-not good. If you are hands on def not recommend her. Only good thing was the cost of her book. Dr. Sidun VERY good choice for anatomy classes
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Dr Lax is One of the Greatest teachers i have ever had anywhere! I took dr sidun at ccac also and his class was rediculously hard and way to much info at one time! dr lax breaks everything down in a way where its understandable. Also her book is like 7 bux and its perfect to study!! I would take her again in heartbeat !
BEST TEACHER EVER!! so easy to understand and she puts evrything in a way that you cant get confused. the book for her class is sumthing i will keep forever(which was very cheap). i HIGHLY recommend you take her class... if you can cuz its usually the first to fill up!!
Wonderful person, GREAT Teacher. Can't say enough good things about her. VERY Freindly. Clearly explains all material!! Straigh to point test questions.. no trick questions. If you fail it's your own fault. Created her own text for $7.50. Very empathetic to your needs. Weekly quizes help aid in exams. Fun labs!! The BEST!! Highly Recommended!!
The greatest teacher ever. I have learned so much. Teaches only what you need to know in a way the anyone can understand. Tells you exactly what will be on the tests. I wish I would have known about her for A&P I. Book $5.00 lab manual $2.50
Best teacher I have ever had. You have a quiz every friday and they help so much. It forces you to study as you go. They are only 10 questions and pretty easy. It is a nice way to build up your grade and get some extra, easy points. She has you buy her text book which is only like 5 bucks, and her book is way more helpful than a text book.
had her for a summer course. 5 hour long days went by super fast! She is VERY interesting & the BEST teacher I've ever had hands down. weekly quizes-10pts.
Terrific prof and person. Systematic, organized, creates positive learning environment, fair, straight-forward without abrasiveness. No trick questions on tests. Put the time in, you'll do great and love her class!
Best teacher I have had so far in my two years of college! If you can take her!
She is a wonderful professor!! She tells you exactly what you need to know for quizzes and exams, and she is very thorough. Her textbook is very inexpensive because she writes her own. I would highly recommend her!
Dr. Lax is the best instrucotor I have had in any of my classes. I took her for A&P1 and A&P2..she is very helpful and explains things so you can understand them. Tests and quizzes are fair..she prepares you for everything you need to know! Must put time into studying the material that you learn in class! Highly recommend this instructor!!
i really dont even need to write anything, everyone knows shes the best anatomy teacher ever.
I took her in the spring of 2010 and she was such a great professor! Loved that her book and lab book were not expensive! She makes everything clear as to what will be on quizzes and tests! I wish I could have her again! =]
PROFESSOR Lax is an excellent teacher. She teaches with much clarity and I would recommend her to future students. Attendence is a most, though.
I took first summer at A&P 1 with her and absolutely loved it! She is super fair! And the text book is her own that she wrote super cheap!! As long as you study for the quizzes the test are easy!! Super super good teacher!! Loved the class
best teacher i've ever had in 14 years! she makes everything clear and doesnt leave a topic until its understood, she always comes up with little tricks to remember things. and has her own books made that cost $7.00. best teacher ever and makes the class interesting
I learned more in Prof Lax's class than I have ever learned in any other class. She is my inspiration and the reason I switched my major to Nursing. Extremely clear, cheap books, I actually looked forward to each class AND the labs! Lab dissections were quick ,always interesting and to the point. By far best teacher ive ever had
I had her for both a&p 1 and 2. She is the best teacher I ever had. She taugh the subjects so well I berely had to study for her quizes and test and I got an A for the class. Her selade books are amazing. Gives only the info she thinks is needed. I wish she taught all the classes I needed.
Dr. Lax is the best teacher! I dont think I would of succeeded if it wasn't for her... Inexpensive books, that are wrote by her, which makes class easy to follow along because the book is based on only things you must know!
I was lucky to have Dr. Lax for A&P 1 and 2. Her classes are easy IF you take the time to study and read the material. She's a wonderful professor because really breaks the information in way that you can understand and she goes at a normal pace when she teaches. She tells you what will be on most of the test and quizzes. She's fair with grades.
Dr. Lax is hands down the best teacher I have ever had in my life. She makes anatomy not only easy, but also enjoyable. I feel honored to have had her as an instructor! She is that good! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I had her for A&P 1 and think she is the best professor in the field. She is helpful, easy to understand and if you do not succeed in her class then you are a moron because she tells you exactly what you need to know. I am honored to have had her and am looking forward to A&P2 with her.
I had lax for a&p1 and a&p2 she is a great teacher. She is passionate about her job and teaches very well as long as you study you will get an "a" take her you will learn so much! :)
Her books cost $7. Yes, $7. She weed out the junk and teaches the important stuff you need. Easy to understand. Exams are easy, multiple choice. Quizzes are hard. I got A's on all my exams but did badly quizzes. Quiz questions are read out by Lax and you write down answer. Answer has to be precise. Study for quiz to win. Very recommended.
Awesome course! I have never been good in any biology courses, and 161 was my first class since HS 5 years ago. I had never taken A&P before, but Dr. Lax is VERY passionate and educated about the subject. I learned SO much,and I also studied ALOT. I can't wait to see her in 162; I am not taking other classes just so I could be in her section!
Awesome professor! You can tell that she likes her job. She makes everything so easy to understand and if you study, there is no reason you won't get an A. I enjoyed her class very much and I feel honored to have been her student! She's that good!
I have had Dr. Lax for both AP1 & AP2. She not only makes her own cheaper version of the book, but she cuts out all the unnecessary technical language and teaches it as simply as can be done. She will also give you the quiz questions during lecture so that you know what to study and is very friendly, approachable. Show up and study you'll do well.
HORRIBLE CLASS! All her quizzes are verbal and if one part of the answer is wrong the whole answer is wrong. Your whole grade depends on quizzes/tests. She does babble a lot but her notes are clear. TONS & TONS of studying for this class or you won't pass. Textbook is cheap but you better be prepared to take a lot of notes!
By far the best teacher i have ever had.
She teaches in a way that makes the material very bearable & as interesting as possible. Her class requires a lot of studying to do well, BUT it forces you to actually LEARN & RETAIN the information which is absolutely necessary for anyone going into nursing! She cares about the students. She even made an outlined version of the book for just $20!
Probably the greatest professor I have ever had. She makes her own textbooks which only cost around $20. She gives you only what is most important. She is very clear and she makes the course interesting and easy to understand. She gives you exactly what is on quizzes. As long as you study you will get an A. I highly recommend Dr. Lax.
I took several classes with Dr. Lax about 10 years ago. I'm now a veterinarian and even though I've had many good professors over the years she is still my favorite. I've always been interested in biology and such, but I believe it was her love for the subjects that ultimately lead me to my career. If you work hard you can learn so much from her.
Great class. I'm finishing up her A&P2 class now and I'm not going to lie it has been difficult, but she's an amazing teacher. She's so passionate and she wants to see her students do well. Studying is a must but it's very helpful. If you're going into nursing you need to know this stuff and she makes that clear. I would recommend to anyone.
Best professor ever, hands down! Dr. Lax makes things so clear. If you have perfect attendance, pay attention in class and study the notes that she gives, you will do well. She makes things easy to understand, and very simple to comprehend. A++ for my rating of her!
She is tough but one of the best teachers I have ever had. Follow her rules, study hard and you'll do well. Her quiz's are all comprehensive, only 10-15 points and if you miss part of the question, it's wrong, no partial credit with her. She wrote her own book , she knows her stuff and has a sense of humor! I highly recommend Dr. Lax!
She is touch but awesome!
Very good. liked the stories of hiking into the grand canyon.
There are A LOT of verbal quizzes. She'll ask a question out loud and you have to write the answer down. There's also A LOT of material to study. The final is cumulative, which sucks, but the weekly quizzes will help your grade. Its hard to maintain a work ethic in this class because every time you finish a quiz, you have to start studying again :(
great teacher. the best i ever had.
The best teacher I have ever had! Made her own version of the textbook so it is clear and easy to understand. Makes flow charts for everything to make it simple to understand. Lots of notes (mostly in her book already). I made flashcards of all the charts. Study study study. Amazing teacher, always has alternative ways of explaining subjects.
She is very nice but her class is really difficult. Even all of the studying I would do would never be enough. It is nice though she makes her own textbook and it's cheap. Her quizzes really messed me up. There's no parial credit if you miss a part of the question its wrong. Overall if you take her brace yourself for a long, tough 16 weeks.
Fantastic and extremely talented teacher ! Her lectures are clear and concise. She makes her own AP notebook which is much cheaper than the books required by other professors. She supports her lectures with slides and writings on the chalk board. She gives 10 questions pop quizzes and expect you to study the material. I really enjoyed her class!
Dr. Lax is a wonderful teacher! She really cares about her students & teaching. She makes anatomy very easy to understand! She makes her own book with her notes that I advise you to get! Be prepared to study your butt off, because she doesn't give extra credit. It's worth it in the end, she made me love anatomy! Taking her again for A&P2!
One of the best professor's I've ever had, very straight to the point in what you need to know for the test. The quizzes, which are somewhat tough and completely written actually help you learn for the exam. Also one of the best lectures i've ever had, and she knows how to make the class interesting.
Hands down the best teacher Ive ever had in my life. I can't stress how much I respect her. She WANTS you to do good but you have to put the work in and study. She is not like other teachers that advance in their schooling that talk about it all the time even though she is more than qualified to do so. Take her clas you can tell she enjoys her job
Dr. Lax uses her own textbooks that basically summarize what she's teaching in class and from the actual textbook. They're cheap and highlight only the important stuff. She gives a lot of quizzes but gives you all the possible question ahead of time (so she's strict with grading). She's also really helpful with study tips
Dr. Lax uses her own textbook, ok professor..... took her for a 6 week class & let me just say it was extremely intense. Most study everyday to pass. Don't take her if you aren't willing to study constantly for her class. Dr. lax did not seem like she cared whether half the class passed or failed, but she knows her stuff.
I had Prof Lax years ago for A&P, incredible teacher. I highly recommend taking her class if you can. I have since graduated from Pitt w/ a BSN in nursing and I still think of her as one of my top 2 favorite teachers. If you pay attention and follow along and keep up w/ studying you will do well and learn a ton.
Dr. Lax is a tough teacher, but she is fair and makes sure you understand the material. I took her A & P 1 over the summer in 6 weeks and her 16 week A & P 2 class and a absolutely feel like I learned. It was challenging in a good way. She writes her own book that summarizes the material. Excellent professor!
Dr. Lax is the most incredible teacher i've ever had. Her textbooks are $15, she wrote them herself. Her class is great for anyone going into health professions. she teaches fluids & electrolytes in a way that anyone can understand which plays a critical part in the nursing program. She draws flow charts & tells you EXACTLY what will be on tests.
Very nice teacher
This professor is amazing!!
Omg!!! Dr. Lax is literally the BEST professor out. She teaches in so many different ways all in one for every kind of learner . She draws uses flow charts and uses different colors. Gives you quiz questions so quizzes are fair and easy. You must study. Lab is easy as well. Not many test but a lot of 10 question quizzes. It is bearable.
The BEST teacher I've ever had in my entire life.
Dr Lax tells you EXACTLY what will be on the tests & what answers she's looking for. If you show up to class, pay attention, take notes, and make time at home to study those notes you will do well. I have a 99% doing those 4 things. She also makes a big effort to relate the content to real life applications and to different health professions.
Dr. Lax teaches to prepare you for entry into a program that demands accurate, thorough knowledge of A&P-including Acid/Base, electrolytes, fluids. She is easily understood, fair, gives the grade that you earn, cares about your success-so long as YOU do. Take her for both 1 & 2. She is an awesome, inspiring, relevant, funny, mentor and teacher.
Amazing teacher!!
I absolutely love Dr. Barb! This class is my absolute favorite and Im taking her again for ap2. Shes so smart and knows her stuff! I love lectures; she quizzes often but thats her method to make sure were on top of our studies.
Now, this is a teacher!! She actually teaches you! You will learn, comprehend and retain because she explains so thoroughly. She makes her own textbook and it's super cheap and doesn't fill your head with the stuff you don't need. I am so glad I took her for AP2, wish I took her for AP1 instead of the joker I had.
Shes an amazing professor who really cares about her students. She has a great way of teaching you the materials you need. I wish I could have her for all of my classes.
Omg I am going to miss her so much. If every professor taught the way she did there is no reason you would fail. She tries her best not to make things hard but if it hard she has no problem explaining the material to you until you fully understand. I wish she taught the nursing courses because she would be the professor id take.
Dr. Lax is AMAZING! She makes her own lecture and lab textbooks and they're very affordable. She writes awesome notes. Her lectures are easy to follow and very interesting. I would recommend her to everyone who wants a good teacher who makes concepts easy to understand.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
85%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
BIOLOGY
5.0
(1)LIFESCIENCE
5.0
(5)BIO
5.0
(1)AP12
5.0
(1)BIO100
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
AP101
5.0
BIO
4.0
162LSC02
4.0
BIO161AND162
3.9
AANDP1
3.7