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Awful! Don't bother asking her to explain something you don't get, it feels like she is attacking you. She gives out her notes but when she goes through everything she is all over the place. Your best bet is to read the text. I have never left her class without a throbbing headache since she yells the entire time.
Excellent prof, if you attend class and take good notes, you'll be fine!
Her form of note taking is difficult to follow. It's all over the place.
This was my favorite professor and I hope I get her again. Her lectures were challenging but she filtered out information you won't need in life as a nurse. Very practical. Review her notes and you will do well!
She was great at first, but as the term as progressed, she has become rude, snappy, and her notes are getting more and more disorganized. She makes students feel guilty and stupid for asking questions. Definately would not want her again, she definately has to be the most impersonal and disrespectful prof I have ever had.
wretched woman. absolutly insensitive, rude, an all round terrible instructor. This woman should NOT be teaching. Her limbic system must be faulty; I don't know how someone could make that many people cry and not have it affect them!
I found her to difficult. She would ignore people who had their hands raised, she was very abrupt when you did ask a question and she commented on how our class was stupid a couple of times saying "I gave you guys to much credit" Not a very pleasant lady
This course is a bit on the difficult side due to the vast amount of information you have to know. The 2 midterms were fair..but the final was a tad brutal in my opinion. Instructor is very knowledgable; she could even write notes down on the board without referring to her notes! Except for final exam, I wouldn't mind having her for a diff course
loved her lectures
good notes is all i can say. the least enjoyable class i have ever taken.wouldn't kill if this teacher took some initiative to make the class enjoyable. no smiles at all.
I definitely recommend her for Microbiology, but not for Physiology.Notes are in flowchart form.
thinks she's a great teacher. Her notes actually make you pay attention in class and she is quite funny. I missed some classes and trying to study after was near impossible. She tests right off her notes, which are really clear. Reading the textbook doesn't piece together what she wants you to know. Go to class, and enjoy!!
Binthi was the worst prof I have ever had. She isn't approachable and is really defensive when you ask her questions. Her tests are very difficult. I wouldn't recommend her.
Great prof! She won't hold your hand, but tests fair and covers everything in class. She tests off her notes so do not miss class. The posted slides aren't even close to what she writes in class.
Such a good teacher! I don't know what everyone's problem is with her. If you actually went to her class, and took good notes, you would be fine. Definitely a teacher to keep around!
The tests arenot straight from the notes, If you want to get good mark in her class, then you should more focus on studying text book. Midterms are mostly based on the text book. Lot of Memorization.
She is very intelligent and clear in presenting the material. The class is very well taught BUT this professor scares me a little bit. She always askes if there are any questions but, for the most part, no one ever asks any because she doesn't seem very kind or approachable. I've never seen her smile.
This professor is absolutely great! She clearly is an expert in her subject and her notes are great. If you go to class and study her notes, you'll do great in the class. Really enjoyed her class.
Not friendly at all, SUPER defensive if you ask any questions face to face or ask for further clarity. Her test are very hard, she focuses on the tiny details. Makes the class way harder than it should be, especially if you are trying to balance and do well, in two or more other classes. I used to love Physiology...not any more.
It is not the easiest, but she is fair for the most part, except finals. Got good marks on midterms, but the final was EXTREMELY HARD!!!She SMILES in class, people participate sometimes and have a good laugh out of the blue. VERY intelligent, tries hard. Read the textbook and take good notes in class and you should be fine.
Way better at this class than physiology. Very knowledgable at the subject. Copy her notes from class as well as the additional information she gives verbally. Did not even open my textbook and I did well. Memorize her notes, especially for the 2nd midterm and you will do good. Wayy better micro teacher than physiology.
HLSC 126 and 124: Came to class extremely nervous because of all the horrible comments people said. She is intimidating AT FIRST. if you have a question, write it down because she won't answer it right away. she makes time for questions after she's done explaining a topic. ATTENDANCE + LECTURE NOTES + textbook(if you still dont get it) = A!!!
Her notes are all over the place and are usually pretty confusing unless you've read the book and her exams are hard and are focused on the little details.
Her exams are a little hard, yeah. But she makes up for it with her great ability to teach! She is also the nicest prof I have ever had, she came up to me and offered personal help because I wasn't doing that great, she is the reason I passed! so generous nd helpful. So greatful to have had her
I had two classes with Binthi, Physiology 1 and also Microbiology. GO TO CLASS. Everything that she tests is FROM her notes, and when she says to look up something on your own: DO IT. IT WILL BE ON YOUR MIDTERM/FINAL. Her written on the final is the hardest thing you will write in first year nursing. It has made people cry. Best of luck!
Binthi is a horrendous professor. If you can avoid being in her class, do it. Unfortunately for us nurses, she is pretty unavoidable. Her lectures are random and the notes don't make sense and she is very rude and dismissive if you ask questions. She is VERY condescending, you ask a question and she says "I think I have already covered that"
She is actually helpful and nice if you visit her in her office, however asking questions during class is not recommended as it gets her really off topic and wastes time. Studied my notes more than the textbook for the exams, but the diagrams in the textbook helped for some comprehension.
Attend class no matter what and do your best to take good notes. She tests ALMOST exclusively from her notes, but if she tells you to do a reading, do it because she will test on it. She uses mostly mind maps, sometimes you might have to use the textbook just to clarify. She asks if anyone has questions during class but I advise not to ask anything
Want to do well in this class? Read the text book. Binthi's 'concept maps' provide a good outline, but it's not enough to do well. As many have stated, don't ask questions in her class. Trust me. The tests are fair (for the most part) as long as you've done the chapter readings. There are two midterms (each worth 30%), 1 Final (40%).
You MUST go to class for this course. She writes some stuff on the board but i recommend trying to type most of what she SAYS in class as well. For the midterms she tests on her notes. READ YOUR TEXTBOOK. Her final is BRUTAL, and nothing like the midterms. Do well on the midterms, DO NOT slack off during the semester.
Go to class, read, keep up.
Binthi is a very caring prof interested in getting to know you if you let her. I did not do well in this class however it was not due to her efforts. GO TO CLASS, DO NOT MISS ANY AT ALL! She is a brilliant instructor. She is a credit to Macewan
Binthi is an AMAZING Microbiology professor. She loves teaching this course and it shows. It is an intense course with lots to know, be prepared to work your butt off for a good grade. She explains things well, and if you know your information her tests aren't too bad. I loved this course and I love Binthi! :)
Binthi's teaching is flawless. Her midterms are fair and a good test of your knowledge. Her final for this class is challenging, but if you start studying ahead of time, you will be golden. I wouldn't recommend buying the textbook for this class because her notes are phenomenal. You will love microbiology. SHE IS THE BANANAS PYJAMAS.
Binthi is an amazing teacher! Exams are a bit intensive and require a lot of studying and memorization but if you go to class, she explains the concepts really well! Super helpful outside of class, genuinely a nice teacher- I would take any class if I saw Binthi as the prof. Rare gem of a teacher.
Very rude, very dismissive. I highly recommend not asking questions in this class. She openly humiliates students when they need further clarification or ask her anything that may potentially contradict what she is saying. I relied entirely on my textbook this semester because her notes were often wrong and extremely disorganized!
She is not interested in helping students at all. Often ignores students in class and is very condescending. Her notes are everywhere and are hard to follow. Her midterms are tough but the final is murder. She will not provide outlines and will not clarify concepts that she briefly skims over orally. My! What a high pedestal you have, Mr. Wolf.
She is very straight forward with her notes. The midterms were fairly decent, if you just studied off her notes you would do fine, but if you want a better mark you definitely have to read the textbook. Found her last few chapters for the final was quite intensive! her notes were a bit all over the place, you need to stuuuudy!
Binthi's class was very hard. She provides outlines for what she is going to cover, and literally all she teaches is a brief outline of the course. Teaches material outside the textbook & her notes are very scattered and hard to follow. She ignores questions and is only helpful one on one. Her midterms are fairly difficult but the final is brutal.
She is a decent prof. Her in class notes are hard to follow, and I spent a lot of time teaching myself the course material by reading the textbook. The midterms were not too hard, but the final was brutal. Make sure you study well in advance for it and that you have a good understanding of the cardiac physiology unit.
the class average for my section was 52% after final exam marking. I think that will give you all the information you need to know about Binthi. She is very unhelpful and doesn't seem eager to help others succeed. Not entirely what people look for in teachers.
Binthi is an amazing micro prof. HOWEVER, if you want to do well in this class, you need to know your stuff!! Everything is testable with her, so don't only rely on your notes. Read the textbook and don't pass over the small details. I did well on the midterms and the final, but you need to really study for this class.
Only gives notes to follow but notes are quite scattered and all over the place.Midterms were alright but the final was brutual, definitely a class you have to study extensively for.
Binthi is a challenging instructor. Go to glass, read a head, and go over your notes often. The midterms for this course were all MC, as was the final, but they were not easy. You need to really apply yourself for a good grade. Excellent professor though. Very funny.
Unclear, ideas all over the place.
I had her for both HLSC 124 &126. Super rude whenever you ask a question, whether in the lecture or right after it. She basically takes offence if anyone ever tries to correct her, both for Micro and for Physio 1. 90% of the time she doesn't even put the right words in her notes so I have to use wiki to double check every single chapter. H8 her
She's a great teacher! Listen in class, take down all she says -- you'll be happy you did. If you don't understand make sure you go talk to her after class or in office hours, shes amazing at explaining it and very friendly. It's not an easy class but if you work at it you can get a good grade!
Binthi can be very condescending if you ask questions in class. If I found the midterms to be pretty easy but the final was so hard. You really need to read the textbook to clarify the last chapters because her notes were pretty scattered. You have to write everything down, especially the examples.
Binthi is the worst Prof I have ever had. She is beyond rude when you ask her questions to the point you don't ask questions therefore you don't understand. Would not reccomend at all. Make sure you do good on the midterms because the final is impossible.
The phys class I had with Binthi I was not her number one fan she gave very detailed notes which you absolutely have to go to her class and take down, fair midterms but a brutal final. In micro which I am now taking with her I have realized that she is an absolute genius, an inspiration, and funny .. I'm just gonna study really hard for the final
Tests only on written notes in class Really messy notes though No application questions Easy midterms and final Textbook and powerpoints not tested on Beware: Look for answers before asking questions, she will shut you down if you haven't Easy A+ if you just read the notes after every class. No additional studying required.
Binthi was a much better teacher for micro than phys 1. I found that her notes are still scattered, but paired with the textbook, it was much easier to follow. Her midterms are difficult, but manageable. The final average wasn't too good. She usually tests off her notes, but use the textbook to clarify. The exams get progressively harder.
It's clear Binthi's passion lies in Microbiology. She made every class one you wanted to be at,providing outside videos and photos to supplement her powerpoints and lecture. Her exams are fair but know your stuff. She's clear as to the format (scenario with multiple questions) but know the subtle differences between the diseases and microorganisms.
She clearly knows her stuff. She has an old school way of teaching though. She writes on the board which means you can't plan ahead very well. I struggled the entire time in her class. She was very funny and had good lectures but all in all, I would avoid taking her class given the opportunity.
Amazing proff.
Not the worst class but you definitely need to work for a good mark. For the most part it is hard to follow her notes, don't even think about asking a question because she will shoot you down! Do not miss a class as midterms are all on her notes, however textbook is needed for the things she only touches on.
teaches old school and writes on the board which is somewhat helpful but can be really confusing. YOU MUST GO TO CLASS. When people tell you the final is hard BELIEVE THEM. Hard is an understatement. Her final is unreal. Take her midterms, multiply be 100 and its still harder. I'm warning you now... don't be fooled by her midterms
Attendance is a must. One time, I had to go to the washroom, came back & felt like i missed an entire class. May seem a bit intimidating, but she'll answer your question. Answer can be really helpful or confuse you even more. Midterms are okay but final may or may not bring you to tears. If you figure out whatever "thing" she refers to, you'll pass
She's okay. I like her till the final. No kidding, the FINAL WAS HARSH. You really need to study and dig in if you want to have a high grade :) But overall, i still want her to be my prof! I like her blackboard teaching style!
The course only has two midterms and one final. Dr. Samuel knows her stuff for this level of a course. However, be prepared to receive a condescending answer if you ask her anything. Almost everything on her exams is from her written notes (95% of material). You don't need the textbook if you pay attention in her class.
Binthi is an amazing teacher, she has great humour, really passionate about microbiology as well as physiology 1. I found her teaching style very helpful as she writes it on the board. I found both of her midterms fair as well as the final! Everyone is saying the final's are awful but I studied a normal amount and still passed! Recommend her :)
Binthi is one of my favourite professors! If you are someone who goes to class and pays attention, you will enjoy and do good in her classes. I never used the text book, as her tests were strictly off her notes that she would write in class. I found her notes very clear and easy to understand, however she's not always helpful with questions.
She doesn't use a lot of visual aid, so she writes everything on the white board in hand writing which is hard to read and understand because she's usually all over the place. The textbook was more helpful than her and i relied on it for the whole semester.
Amazing lady, but her tests require a lot of studying and effort. You can tell she's passionate about microbiology, but her notes are sort of all over the place, and if you don't go to lectures you will absolutely 100% fail. Ask her for help if you need it, she's very kind and helpful when you talk to her after class. Tough exams, study hard.
Binthi was a great prof for my Phys. 1 class. You have to go to class as her notes are essential to passing her tests. When studying, use the notes as a guide through the textbook and you'll be fine. Midterms are pretty easy and the final isn't that bad if you go into it with a pretty good understanding of the content. Definitely recommend.
I loved Binthi as a prof. I took her for Physiology Part 1 and I can't wait to take her for Micro. She is very smart, and if you go to class and do the work you will do well and learn a lot. I enjoyed going to her class because you ACTUALLY LEARN. Highly recommend her!
Binthi's notes are all written on the board so attendance is a MUST. Final exam was significantly more difficult than the midterm exams. Try harder on the midterms because they'll save your grade. Class average for my class was 68% on the final. Write down EVERYTHING she says, even the odd sounding things. They'll be on the exams.
Overall Binthi is a great professor. You must go to class because she tests off of the notes she writes on the white board. Sometimes her notes are all over the place so I would go and read the text book to clarify a topic. Beware the final is tough, so work hard for the two midterms which are fair.
She does her notes on the board and it is mandatory that you be there! Her notes are good, but get progressively worse, so you need to use the textbook more! Tests are hard but all multiple choice, and there isn't too much to study which is nice! Overall good instructor!
This is my second class with Binthi, and I honestly really like her. All her notes are written on the white board which personally helps me study better. Her exams are tough but if you study really hard and go back into the text for clarification you will do great. Binthi is so smart and has a great sense of humour !!! Definitely recommend.
Binthi wrote all her notes on the board which were the most important so you can't skip class. But because she writes them all on the board you know exactly what you are expected to know for the exams. The midterms were easy but the final was very detail oriented.
Binthi is amazing, don't get me wrong. But she also can be very confusing. Her class notes add extra info to what is already in the textbook, but she will test you on both, so be prepared. Her notes in class can be very jumbled too, so pay attention during class. That being said, Binthi is super caring and always available to ask a question.
Binthi is one of the best profs I've had while at MacEwan. Her lectures are focused and you can tell she loves what she is talking about. Exams are straight from her whiteboard notes and very fair. If people say this class was hell, they didn't show up or didn't study. Might seem intimidating but very supportive to her students, just ask!
Sometimes hard to follow her notes during lectures but if you go through the textbook they make more sense. Midterm exams are straightforward if you have a decent understanding of the content. Super nice lady and she definitely knows what she's talking about.
The best prof! She makes sure you get the important things in her notes so don't skip class. Very approachable and open for questions in class or during her office hours.
Amazing prof! Binthi cares so much about her students and is very available for questions and further explanations. Her notes are all handwritten on the whiteboard, so class attendance is necessary. Her exams are slightly tricky and definitely require a lot of studying.
your grade is based off 3 tests and nothing else. every test is based on notes from class not what is posted on blackboard. do yourself a favor and attend
Notes/lectures are clear, concise and systematic. There are no surprises on the exams as long as you know the content well enough to apply it. Like she'll say in the first class, don't memorize it just understand it. She's taken the time to weed out all the extra info so you want to go to class. It'll make your life easier.
Binthi is wonderful. The content wasn't as tricky as I had anticipated. You need to attend every class and you need to study, simple. All her notes are clear and easy to follow. Don't memorize everything, pick out the key concepts of each organism and be able to apply that knowledge. Overall, a really interesting class and a lovely woman.
Binthi makes lectures interesting. In a course full of content that could be tough, she makes it very concise and easy to understand. Her lectures are super interesting, and she's always willing to answer questions, though she may come off as slightly condescending.
Binthi was super kind and friendly. Her notes she wrote were well organized but I noticed they got messier near the end. I attended most classes and skipped a few and Id say it was best to show up. You can on your own with the textbook but some things you don't need to know which is why you should attend class. Final was more detailed
Binthi is a good professor, she does all of her notes on the board and her powerpoints posted on Blackboard don't match up with the ones she uses in class. You'll have to use the textbook to fill in some gaps in her notes, but she covers the majority of it. If you want a good grade, you're gonna have to study (especially for the final).
Binthi is a great prof. She provides you with detailed notes done on the whiteboard, and really makes sure you understand. However, since her class is based around the whiteboard, you must attend class to get a good mark. Her midterms are very easy, so study hard and do well on those because her final is very difficult.
Amazing prof. She rights all her notes on the board so attendance is mandatory. Study hard for the exams. Midterms are fairly easy with a good understanding of the course. The final is much harder.
Binthi is extremely smart and respected. She tests off the notes she writes on the board in class, not her powerpoints. You need to write down everything that woman says and study a lot. You 100% need the textbook. Tests are very hard but you just have to study often and you should do alright
Micro is a difficult course, but Binthi works hard to make sure that her students succeed. Her notes are well thought out summaries of the textbook chapters, but having the textbook is still nice for reference. Her tests are tricky, but if you study hard it is possible to do well on them. Highly recommend her!
Binthi makes sure her students actually learn the material. She only tests on what she says and writes on the board. I would suggest getting permission to record the lectures and go home and listen to them, she can go fast and sometimes her notes are messy. You dont really need the textbook but it can help a little bit.
This course is pretty heavy in content,so make sure to understand the concepts rather than memorizing because Binthi's exams are application based. She is accessible after class and out of class and she really does want you to succeed. She takes the time to write out her notes on the board so make sure you go to class! Very caring prof.
Binthi is a really intelligent woman; she knows almost all of the information for Microbiology by heart (which is incredible). She writes all the information on the board as she did in Physiology. The exams are hard, but if you study hard you can still do really well on them.
She is very smart and well respected for her knowledge. Micro is a hard course but if you study you'll do fine. Attendance is a must because she writes notes on the board that are not in her power points. Tested on written notes only. Get good marks on the midterms because the final is brutal- it'll help save your final mark in the class.
Binthi's notes are a MUST!! I just used her Powerpoint as a guide but I focused on studying the notes she writes on the board.
Binthi is very sweet and cares about her classes success. She is VERY smart and is a very good instructor. The classes are heavy, as there is a lot of info to instruct for this class, but she does a good job of making sure you know exactly what you need to know without wasting time. Go to class and you'll succeed!
Binthi is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is very educated in the material she teaches and is usually very organized in writing the information on the board. The exams are strictly based on the class material. She is willing to meet afterwards to clarify any questions. One of the nicest and caring professors out there.
Such a great prof! Her exams get harder as you progress simply because the material is harder. You need to go to her class because her slides are just skeleton slides, she gives you lots of crucial info during class. The textbook is not necessary but it can be good to clarify and she occasionally assigns stuff for you to do at home!
Binthi is an amazing prof. I found her exams quite easy but you do have to put in a lot of work with studying. Going to classes is a must, she writes everything you need to know on the whiteboard. Her lectures are interesting. She is incredibly intelligent and passionate about microbiology. You don't need the textbook at all. Highly recommend.
I love binthi, but I do not love her class. She is such sweetheart, it almost makes up for how difficult the class is. If you have Binthi for Micro you will need to use the textbook because she tends to skip over information to get through the lecture on time. Her midterms for micro are a lot more difficult than her midterms for physiology!
Read ahead if you want to understand anything in her Microbiology class. Her notes seem very clear in class, but I found that I didn't get anything once I looked at them to study. STUDY EXAMPLES SHE GIVES IN CLASS! Some obscure things may end up on your midterms. Means well, but is very intimidating and unapproachable.
Binthi is super sweet, this class really isn't all that difficult if you just attend and take good notes. You have to go to class and write down everything the says. The content is all memorization, I found flashcards with each bacteria and its info to be the best way to learn this content. I never got the textbook and finished with an A-.
Binthi is very experienced with this physiology course. she explains the material thoroughly and prepares good notes for the class. She has powerpoints for her classes but most of the test questions come from her notes. MAKE SURE TO WRITE EVERYTHING SHE SAYS because her notes are sometimes vague.
Dr. Samuel is an amazing prof I love her lectures, she is very enthusiastic about teaching. She has slides but she writes all the notes on the blackboard if you follow her notes you will pass the class. Just be ready to write.
I found the first midterm sort of as a review from Biology 20 & 30 (Glycolysis, ETC, Kreb's cycle, cell division) but it's heavily detailed. She writes the notes in class and uses her slides (but doesn't match with hers). I find it hard to understand when she explains something, so I recommend to read the textbook. ALWAYS REVIEW AFTER HER CLASS!!
Binthi is a ok prof at best. The first third of the class is review with the last two thirds all being new material. Reading the text is required for the last two thirds of the course if you want to do well because her notes on the board are vague and so are her power points.
Binthi is a really great prof. She does all of her notes on the board, so what I suggest is bring blank printer paper & copy exactly what she writes. Then, after class I would copy my notes out into a notebook to make them flow better and solidify concepts. I rarely looked at my textbook tbh because it has way more info than you need to know.
Binthi was a pretty good prof. Most of the questions on her midterms are from the notes provided in class. But questions on the final were apply questions so get to know the concepts well for section 3. Textbook is somewhat needed as she expects you to read some parts on your own, but buying the recent edition of the textbook isnt necessary.
I had Binthi for the Fall 2014 and Winter 2015 semesters. Loved her classes as she really engages her students and the quality of information may seem like too much but her tests are fair! She'll tell you how to prepare for tests and even in the final exam she will guide you to the right answer! Loved her and would take her class again!!
Binthi was a real treat to learn from. She has the most organized and clear lecture plans I have seen throughout my 2+ years at MacEwan. She makes sure to accommodate all types of learners as she moves through lectures with a bullet point plan, a slideshow and walks through flow-chart style whiteboard notes. Her lectures have ALL the material.
For micro, Binthi was not too bad but she was better for physiology. This class requires the textbook to clarify the topics discussed in the lecture. She only exams on points she's mentioned in class, but there are more application-like questions. I found her final to be hard if you did not prepare a lot for it.
Offers great notes in class and emphasises what will be on the tests. Not very accessible outside of class.
Binthi is a lovely lady, no doubt. Obviously online school has been difficult for everyone, but Binthi has been the least helpful professor this semester. She told us not to read the textbook and to focus on her notes instead. Seems great, but the midterm was 90% on information that was never covered in her powerpoints/notes. Very frustrating.
Being an online instructor was a struggle for her. She does not teach concepts, does not answer questions in layman's terms, no learning objectives provided, and does not teach entire chapters but doesn't tell you what they need to teach yourself. You must memorize the textbook and don't waste your time on her prerecorded lectures; very hard course
Binthi is a very nice professor and instructor but I believe that online is not the best environment for her. It was very difficult but I really appreciated her modules in the end.
She really struggled with the online delivery of this course. 65% was "modules" that everyone got 100/100 on cause she couldn't see if we completed them or not. Her recorded lectures were not helpful and majority of tested material was from the textbook, and she wouldn't give us a breakdown of the material that would be on the exams. Very rude too.
Binthi is terrible for online. All the information came from the textbook and was not clear at all on her expectations. She didn't really tell us to read the textbook or to study from there she just says "I give you all the information you need" which she obviously doesn't. If you are in her class get the textbook and READ IT!!!!
Binthi for this online class was terrible. She was not at all clear with what we would be graded on and put questions on the test that had the information we never got taught. Halfway through I stopped going to her lectures and just read the textbook because she would copy and paste the information from it word for word in her slides. DONT TAKE HER
I found this class very difficult, Binthi was not made for online teaching. She had lots of notes and powerpoints but I felt like none of the info she gave us was on exams. The exams were very hard and she picked out the most irrelevant small details to test us on even after saying we only needed a brief knowledge of those things. Very frustrating!
Horrible. I am a straight A student, and the delivery of this class was truly awful. I only survived by memorizing the textbook, any resources from her are worse than useless. The tests are mainly extraneous information she never bothered to teach. Rude when we ask questions, and frequently chides us for lack of competence.
The things she says in her prerecorded lectures compared to her actual lectures are so different . I don't even know if half the things she says in class are important. Every time someone asks a question in class, she either skips over it without ever acknowledging it, rudely dismisses it, or worst of all, tells you to go to VISIBLE BODY!!!!
I have no quite experienced anything like this along my academic journey to date. Binthi is incredibly rude to her students. She will either disregard your question completely or respond so abruptly, that you wont want to ask another question again. Her PowerPoints seem to only be an overview of the textbook. Read the textbook!
This online class is very disorganized. When you go to access materials, the files double open. Apps are relied heavily upon to learn content. The instructor is incredibly rude to the students. The only way to learn material is to read the textbook page by page. Lectures seem vague. She clearly does not seem passionate about teaching at all.
In my opinion, Binthi has no desire to teach her students. She is incredibly rude to students who ask questions and it feels like you are being set up for failure. The textbook is your teacher in this class, read it page for page. Something needs to be done to make this class a better environment for students, in the meantime avoid it all costs.
she doesn't seem like a tech person, which is challenging during an online semester. The textbook is the best resource to use for this class as her material is a little bit contradictory. can be a little dismissive of questions at times but she always points you to where to find the answer. The course is paced well so self-teaching is viable.
Binthi clearly does not know how to navigate online teaching. Her lectures are pretty much useless to attend as she is always weeks behind, incredibly rude when answering questions, and the material she does provide is the bare minimum. I've had to teach myself this entire course with the textbook. Very unhappy with this professor. Just awful.
Avoid Binthi if you are taking her class online. She is less than helpful during our scheduled lectures (she would ask if there was any questions; if there was not she would simply not teach and tell us to read the book). Her tests are bizarre in that they are 70 questions in 80 minutes and no backtracking! Really sets you up to fail
I don't mean to be petty and nitpicky, but can we just talk about her PowerPoint slides for a sec. I feel like some of them were just eyesores. It was already hard enough to study for her class because of her slow pace which left us lagging behind, but some of her ppt's just annoyed me to the core because of how non conducive they were for studying
Binthi struggled with online classes, I found are prerecorded lectures helpful. I'd advise you to study before her class, that way you can take notes during her class. She is not the most accessible lecturer, however, I found her recordings helpful. Always attend class if you have her test coming up. she gives little details of what to expect.
Many say she is a hard and rude teacher, but she is NOT. She is strict yet uses efficient teaching style. Her lectures were interesting and she only teaches what is going to be on the exams- no tricky ques! If you study, you do good, that's all, she definelity supports us a teacher! Would 100% take this prof again!
Binthi is a great teacher IN PERSON. Online she is brutal, avoid at all costs. I had her in person and she was phenomenal. Her lecture board has great mind maps. She is vague on what is actually on her exams (i.e. no blueprints) but its clear what you're expected to know, her tests are fair. It's a dense course so don't skip!
She wants her students to succeed. She is an excellent teacher, both in person and online. Most of her tests are based on her lectures, but if you're aiming for that A read the textbook too, because she does throw in some questions from there.
Binthi is a very good teacher. She knows her topics inside and out. She teaches more visually. Her lectures are clear. I would recommend always going to class, the little things she mentions in class will be on the tests, they are not in the PowerPoints. The textbook is amazing. I feel safe in her hands, I know Im learning in her class
Binthi is a knowledgeable and straightforward professor. Her lectures are very clear as she uses mind-maps to determine testable content. You DEFINITELY have to attend lecture and purchasing the textbook is also a good idea.
The first two midterms she actually put what she said on the exams. The final, she made 140 questions and didn't provide anything but the chapter questions. She doesn't post a blueprint for exam and sets you up to fail a final worth 40%. At first I enjoyed her class because what was in her lecture was on her exams, not for the final. She is rude.
Binthi is very rude during lectures and does not seem to want to answer her students questions because it wastes her lecturing time. I think part of this may be because she isnt good at using technology and the online lectures were difficult for her. However, I think she could treat her students with more respect.
Binthi teaches super fast and her slide shows are quite disorganized which makes it hard to follow along. When students ask questions she makes you feel incompetent because she answers very rudely and aggressively. She doesnt provide enough information so you must rely on the textbook. She teaches like there isnt enough time for discussion or qs
You can pass her class by reading the entire textbook on your own, unfortunately, many of us cannot. Her presentation were mostly pictures with little explanation, she talks really fast, doesn't answer questions, and was very rude. She even got mad at us for thinking she isn't a great prof, and one class she kept complaining about anti-vaxxer???
I was worried about this course because of the ratings but professor Samuel is great. Her lectures are clear and the midterm was very easy. There's definitely a lot to learn and you'll have to make the effort to study on your time. She can be sarcastic at times, esp. if she had just gone over the material but otherwise, I know I'm in good hands.
You will do great if you read the textbook. Binthi's powerpoint slides are super disorganized and she goes through the material super fast so it can be hard to keep up if you want to take in depth notes. I basically taught myself by reading through the textbook and making notes of all the important concepts.
she’s alright… everything she talks abt in class is normally covered on the midterm which is nice— so I recommend typing what she says word for word bcas her power points r kinda useless— otherwise you’ll end up reading the whole textbook. She is rude tho… & will ask u to read things out of class she doesn’t cover.
Binthi has an amazing teaching style. She knows her stuff and teaches contents that are important. She is also knowledgeable and organized.
Binthi does not provide any practice questions or practice materials. The questions on her midterm did not reflect the time allocated in class to each topic. She does not provide an exam blueprint to help guide student studying. She actually refuses to. Brought food when she wanted us to do her eval. She will not reteach any material.
Her expectations are too high. Many students have a full course load. She purposefully makes this course as hard as she can. She is not considerate of her student's time and well-being. If she was, she would at least tell us what to expect on her tests. She gives zero indication of what concepts will be tested and provides zero practice resources
AVOID: Barely stops for questions during lecture. Expects you to teach yourself material she does not cover. Entire course is graded off two midterms and a final. Also doesn't provide ANY exam review to help guide you with studying.
Binthi has an amazing teaching style where she makes mind maps on the whiteboard during her lectures which is super great for structuring your notes. She tests STRAIGHT out of her notes so practice questions and detailed exam outlines are unnecessary. There is a lot of content but you just need to put in the work to do well on the exams!
Expects you to teach yourself material she does not cover. Does not provide a review for exams. Her exams have ridiculous questions about the most minuscule content. I would avoid.
Dr. Samuel is extraordinarily clear and well organized in her lectures. Her exams are not super easy but there aren't any tricks. You do have to know the material though, which is NOT an unrealistic expectation, given that it is an exam. She is very accessible outside of class for those who need help. I would take her for every class if I could.
Binthi is a wonderful teacher and does a great job on making the material relevant. It is imperative that you attend her lectures and that you pay attention to things she highlights in class Overall, she cares about her students and wants them to succeed. I wish I had more classes with her in my program. She is an amazing professor.
She explained the material clearly but her powerpoint requires more effort as it barely had any information in comparison to the amount of material she puts in her exams. Attendance was 100% mandatory as she stopped recording her lecture when we returned in person, which was inconsiderate, especially for people who got ill and missed lecture.
I'll start off by saying that Binthi is an intelligent woman who is passionate about physiology. However, she's not very caring towards her students. You will not pass if you don't attend lectures, and her final exam left me feeling very betrayed and lied to. I wouldn't recommend her, but all the best if you have her!
Her final exam was extremely hard and the average of class was very low. It was also 40% of final mark so it dropped our overall marks drastically. Not accommodating AT ALL. She does not care about her students and it shows. No opportunity to raise our mark with 2 midterms and 1 exam. She is also very rude. Hesitate talking to her one on one.
Why be a professor if you act like you dislike your students and don't allow for questions and learning opportunities. The course material overall isn't bad, it's fairly straightfoward but Binthi made me hate this course. My rating is based on Binthi as a professor - disorganized, rude, disrespectful, unapproachable
DO NOT TAKE WITH BINTHI. Her exams are a joke, the way she words questions makes no sense. I know the material & I studied hard. The class average for the final was almost a failing grade.... if that doesnt tell you something, then I dont know - 100% reflection of a bad prof. I am honestly furious, I am paying for this??? She should not be a prof.
I'm surprised by all the bad reviews for Binthi, she was really one of the best teachers. She was strict and ONLY TEACH STUFF RELEVENT TO EXAMs. I bought but never used my textbook, so just make sure you take good notes in class, because that's where the questions are from. The course itself is hard, after all, it's not a high school level course
Questions DO NOT come from her notes as people have been saying. The final exam had questions on it that seem like they came out of nowhere and she did NOT teach. Very unapproachable and rude - makes condescending comments when students ask questions which is not how many professors should behave.
The fact that the class average for the final exam was a failing grade speaks for itself - that's a reflection of the professor. I am a straight-A student and studied a lot, but it seems like the final was created to set students up for failure. Binthi is also one of the rudest profs I have ever met, makes you feel dumb for asking a question.
binthi is a queen
Whatever Binthi writes on the whiteboard is what will be on the exam. Simple as that. Just don't ask stupid questions and she will respect you. Binthi also makes bomb sourdough bread and dip
Binthi is AMAZING!! She knows her stuff so well. She can be rude when you ask questions. It is better to ask questions one in one. Take notes ALL THE TIME, and attend class. Try to do well on her midterm because her finals are much harder. You will do well in her classes if you are serious about school.
Binthi is such a fantastic prof, one of my favourites. You NEED to go to her class and write down things she put on the whiteboard. You don't need to read the textbook since her tests are straight from her slides and notes. I only read the textbook when I need more clarification on the class content. Her midterms are very fair and easy .
Regret taking her class. Final exam so hard, including details never been taught. Should do online microbiology course with someone else.
Great prof. GO TO CLASSES AND WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN. Slides have minimal information and textbook is unnecessary. Tested stright from lecture material. Definitely hit or miss, she's very tough on students but I found her to be funny and I like her teaching style.
Binthi's lectures are incredible; she provides so much detail and lots of examples which help me remember the content. I personally like how organized she is and how she outlines everything she goes over in lecture on a document. I did find her exams to be a little trickier, and she is not the most entertaining lecturer.
Her exams are super hard and unclear. Her teaching is unclear. She tests on irrelevant facts and does not make clear learning outcomes.
Great professor! The key to getting really good grades for this class is to attend her lectures and write down eveything she writes on the board. As some topics are little tricky to understand, one might need to fill in the gaps by reading textbook or watching online videos. Understand the topics and study her notes for all the details.
Her midterms are heavily based on her lectures. Everything she says in class/writes on the board will likely be on the exam. Sometimes you need to read the textbook for clarification (sometimes, she doesn't explain too well). Unlike her midterms, her final exam is HEAVILY textbook material and contains very specific questions.
Professor Samuel was absolutely amazing. It's true that she is strict BUT her mid terms were very fair and everything she mentions in class and writes on the board is what will be on ALL her exams. please don't miss her class as all the answers are in her lectures that will be on the exam. Final exam was similar to mid terms. Birth won't trick you.
Binthi's final exam isn't that hard as people had been saying . I barely used the textbook and still ended up with a great mark. what makes the exam hard is that the concepts get a little more trickier in the later chapters but the questions she tests on are similar ,rather identical to her mid terms. Binthi only teaches what will be on the exams.
Binthi is a genuinely amazing prof. Need to go to class and write everything from the board and you will have all the info you need for midterms and finals. Wants to see you succeed. Midterms and finals are straight from the info she writes on the board. Bought the textbook but didn't read it and got A+. Binthi is really funny and knowledgeable!
She ONLY tests off the material that she writes on her white board. In my opinion, that makes studying easy because you know exactly what you need to study for. You cannot miss class! 2 Midterms and a final and were always MCQs.
Her classes are purely lecture based, and most content will be taken just from these lectures so definitely important to show up to every class. Teaching wise does a great job, very upfront and is there to deliver the content and nothing else lol.
Everything taught through mindmaps were not accurate to the tests. Learning more than needed, all based for memory, didn't exactly learn since it was all lecture based. Nice lady though
Binthi is extremely knowledgeable, she clearly knows her stuff. While attendance isn't mandatory grade-wise, missing a class will put you behind. Her PowerPoints are minimal, she writes all of what she wants you to know on the board; she typically tests on the small things she mentions in class. The textbook isn't mandatory but can be helpful.
The class average reflects her teaching. The exams were hard. I taught myself everything in the course and understood it better by just watching online videos. Avoid if at all possible.
Not much information is on the slides so attendance is key to do well. She draws lots of diagrams so bring some paper and a pen if you type your notes. Very fair testing although some information discussed in class requires brief textbook explanations to really understand. Key to succeeding is to understand instead of memorize. Highly reccomend
I love Binthi's teaching style. I think it is a simple and elegant way to learn physiology. I often find the textbook wordy and confusing. But some may disagree and find her lectures challenging. Go to classes, write down whatever she writes on the board and MEMORIZE them as she derive the questions directly from the lecture notes.
Guide to Binthi: Attend every lecture, write down all whiteboard notes and the spoken details she emphasizes on. Read the textbook. Majority of testable content will be from the textbook, old editions (0-4 years) of the textbooks she assigns are fine. Slides are useless outside of lecture. Prioritize more study time to this class. Tests are HARD.
She may come across strict to some, but she is caring & wants to see students succeed. Her exams are fair, but there's lots of material being tested on. Her lectures provide everything needed to know. She is accommodating with her office hours. She is 1 of the best professors I've had, with great teaching skills. Thank you for the learning binthi!
Best lecturer I had so far, micro is tough, but you are in good hands. Does not have a great personality, can seem unapproachable and condescending. Must attend ALL her classes, write down ALL information she wrote and review the slides independently. Lecture notes>>slides>textbook. Memorize the notes, study in advance, do not cram.
only 3 midterms and a final, tested on extremely specific details and final is challenging. the notes she posts are useless so go to class write down every word she says and also study the TEXTBOOK before exams. Don't skip something that "wont come on exam" because it WILL! speaking from experience
Her tests are very fair, she won't try to trick you. She tests on exactly what she writes on the board! Didnt open a single one of her slides all semester and got an A+. Just MEMORIZE YOUR NOTES and READ TEXTBOOK on topics that she doesn't elaborate on or if they don't make sense. Very rude tho, don't bother asking Qs bc she will legit degrade you
Binthi tests on exactly what she writes on the whiteboard. I never used the slideshows and only read textbook when homework was assigned (ex. to read about Parkinson's). Just make sure you show up to every class
Great professor. Provides all the info needed in lectures & in any diagrams provided in the PPs. Exams are somewhat cumulative in that if a topic is mentioned towards the final, you need to review any previous learning about it. Gives time to ask questions in class. Easy to follow her explanations. Content-heavy course so be prepared!
I WARN YOU DO NOT TAKE HER THE TESTS ARE CRAZY HARD I RECCOMEND YOU MEMORIZE THE ENTIRE TEXTBOOK BECAUSE I SWEAR THE QUESTIONS COME STRAIGHT FROM NOWHERE
she wasn't a bad professor I think people who gave her a bad rating just didn't attend class because her classes are really lecture heavy but she does go over everything, her midterms are really easy but her final was brutal. a tip for her class WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING and stay attentive because her class isn't hard just info heavy.
Yeah her midterms are not hard but her final was for sure challenging, skipping her class will be the worst mistake of ur life, a little rude but overall is really caring and wants the best for her students, her study guides are really helpful and everything will be on the test, is willing to change test date!! go over the textbook for sure.
Binthi's class is challenging, but engaging if you put in the work. Attend every lecture, take detailed notes, and use the textbook and resources like unstuckstudy ai to prepare. Exams are tough but fair if you stay on top of it.
When taking her class in first year I hated her, thinking she didn't really teach the material enough. Now as a third year I realize Binty was the best prof I ever had. First years reading this it gets MUCH MUCH worse every. single. year.
Although she is tough and sometimes intimidating, she is very knowledgeable in the subject. Attending class is mandatory and everything she writes on the whiteboard will be on the exams, as well as write down the things that she says. I wouldn't say textbook is REQUIRED, but you do need it to fill in the gaps for a few things but could just google.
If you really want to learn, she is the BEST PROFESSOR ever. Be sure to be a great notetaker, as every single thing she says in class is on the test. You do not need a textbook or any other help if you attend her lectures and take notes.
Ok, she is very knowledgeable, I'll give her that but that's all she cares about. She doesn't give other ways to boost your grades apart from 3 major exams. First two (30% each) given on the first two months of the term and the remaining 40% for the finals. And you wouldn't want to miss any of her class or sure you'll fail.😪
Rude to students but the best with teaching. Get the textbook and don't miss a class
holy smokes
She was extremely knowledgable about microbiology and her lectures were very informative and detailed. I found that her tests were VERY specific and detail-oriented. She expected that students reviewed material daily. When asking her questions after class or on email, she was condescending and rude. We were only graded on 2 midterms and one final.
Personally, I found Binthi to be a really knowledgeable professor! She had a clear way of teaching and you just have to pay attention. Her exams are confusing, sure, but you'll do well if you study. She's a bit strict and intimidating, but she means no harm :) She'll also appreciate you if you stop by her office after midterms!!
Her class is actually so easy. If you pay attention and attend all her classes, it's a free class. I scored 97 and 93 on the midterms. The final I scored an 88. I highly recommend having Binthi as a professor!
Binthi knows her material and has organized lectures. But, her exams are so hard and have so many details from the book that initially seem useless. She likes to give questions that build up on other questions which makes you lose so much points for technically making only one mistake. Also intimidating... asking her questions is not it.
I took Binthi for HLSC124 and 126 and all I can say is I love her. She has such incredible notes and honestly she's pretty funny once you understand her humour. The exams are hard but show up to class and she tells you exactly what's on them. Ive never seen an exam question of hers that she didn't cover in class. TAKE NOTES she doesn't post them.
she is knowledgeable in microbio but at what cost. she's disrespectful to students. not worth it
Binthi is okay, her classes are really lengthy but the good thing is that she knows the material she's teaching. make sure you GO TO CLASS, if u miss one class u are BEYOND COOKED. The bad thing about Binthi is that she expects this class to be your one and only class so you better [[hold onto ur ass when u take this class!!!!]]]
Only reason I even passed this class was cuz of her. I kinda gave up by the end of it and had to beg her to round me up to pass. She ended up doing that before she even read my email. Love her fr. Lectures are great but there's no notes online anywhere so you have to pay attention. Tests are completely based on lecture material. Still love her tho.
When I say write down everything she says and writes on the board I am not joking. I like that she tests on her notes because I hate using the textbook and don't be going in and taking notes on the textbook cuz that'll just waste ur time. Her exams reflects her notes so as long as u show up and memorize the notes she writes then ur good.
She's very smart but dosn't know how to teach well. Lots of diagrams that make no sense. Will make you feel dumb when you ask questions.
She is well educated, but treats you like you are dumb if you ask questions. Attendance matters as her lectures don't always match the textbook.
She is very knowledgable about what she teaches but can be very rude sometimes when students ask questions during lectures.. Her exams were fair and she gave the materials necessary for them BUT!!! some questions are not from the textbook. Will use very specific examples from the lectures and will put them on the exams. DO NOT MISS THE LECTURES!!!!
I had her for 2 classes; i would say, hands down the only prof that i didnt bode well with. Idk why ppl get like stockholm syndrome in her class or something; shes nice one on one but overall not the most forgiving, the mark u get is the mark u get, no round ups, just go to her lectures and whatever is on that whiteboard is on that exam, good luck!
Sometimes her lecture and the textbook would contradict eachother which made both the midterms and final a pain. You HAVE to go to class to understand anything, 2 and a half hours of copying down notes super fast. Kinda sucks at answering questions but I dont dislike her, still teaches decently. Beware of the final exam... you will cry.
literally everyone i knew was too scared to talk to her or ask questions even privately bc she constantly feels like she's going to explode at u out of anger if you were confused. worst attitude, very difficult, scoffs at students, cuts you off, oftentimes textbook and what she says in class conflict, wants to see you suffer, avoid at all costs!!
I personally didnt the textbook and still got through the course. Prof isnt bad she's just very straightforward. Show up to EVERY class or you're screwed. Copy down everything she writes as she tests on VERY specific examples that she mentions in class. Memorize everything for tests. 2 midterms 70 questions and 30% each. Final 130 questions and 40%
I had her for HLSC 126 and HLSC 124. Shes not open to questions and is dismissive if you email her, approach her after class or raise your hand (even though she “stops for questions”). Lecture materials often contradict the textbook so you can't rely on that for help either if you don't understand. Expects everyone to be in the nursing program.
It is inevitable you have her. Attend every lecture, copy her notes and ADD MORE. She will say things but not write enough down. Supplement it yourself. Don't ask her questions, figure it out yourself. Lastly do good on the 2 midterms because you may bomb the final. The final is ridiculously hard.
I think that Binthi is so intelligent and knows her stuff. She has certain expectations of her students and is a bit abrasive. Ppts don't have much info, so make sure you come to class and write out notes/what she says. Her midterms are specific but pretty fair as long as you study properly. Heads up, her final exam is the most challenging exam.
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