I have Dr. Ripley for biology lab right now and those comments must be from the slackers. She's thorough in lecture and she's always willing to help us. All you need to do is stick around after the lecture and participate in the lab, study your notes and you will do fine on the quizzes. LAZY people will not do good but you're in COLLEGE now!

She is not always the most eloquent speaker but really wants to help her students learn the material and pass the class. The class was pretty easy. All info is in her lecture and she posts slides online.

Dr. Ripley is great. She is very clear during lecture/lab. Her drawings are the best. You can really tell she knows her stuff! If you read and review, you will do great. Participation is a must! She is a great addition to Grossmont!

Her class is not easy, you will have to work hard in order to receive a satisfactory grade but she is very helpful. From my experience with her I would think those that are complaining on here on the ones who need someone other than themselves to blame for their not putting in the necessary time or effort. A+ professor highly recommended.

Not always crystal clear but very helpful. If there is ever anything you dont understand just go by during her office hours.

Ripley is a new professor still trying to get a feel for students, but it is obvious to me that other students posting here did not know what to expect in a science class. It isn't high school anymore, you need to study very hard and daily, or you will not do well in college science. She did a good job preparing me for major courses.

Bonnie teaches well. if you want to prefect BIO & grab every little detail, work hard & get a B. She's the teacher 4 you... if you want a good grade NOT for you. Bio is her passion and she forgets not everyone is as interested in it as she is. 4 "appearance" I found her cute. she has short hair and a long hair type of guy.

Excellent teacher. I took her for lab. She explained the processes well, was very helpful if you had a problem, and knowledgeable. Her lectures weren't very exciting, so you need some interest in the subject to be interested. All that was required was taking lab quizzes (not hard) and attending field trips (instant full credit, no quiz).

Great Teacher

Awesome teacher! She explains things very well & to the detail, draws great pics that help you understand things, and is very helpful if you have a question. She is very animated, funny, and sweet. You can tell she really loves bio and teaching, which is great and it passes onto a lot of her students.

She is a very nice professor, though she is a hard grader. It is hard to pass her class. She is a nice person, and is very intelligent, just she grades hard and tests and quizes are hard. Posts study guides, but half of what she posts, is not on the exam...

My advice print out slides before class so all you have to write down is the extra info and print out study guides and answer questions as she goes though the lecture you will do much better if you do this. Can get 10 extra credit points so dont miss class or lab extremely independent but she will help you with everything just ask.

Dr. Ripley is a fabulous professor! she gives you all the tools you need to be successful. She's very helpful and cares enough to learn your name. It is up to you to do the work. Creating a study group to review the study guide is very helpful. Lots of work, very rewarding experience. Her class prepares you to be a great student.

I had such a miserable time. It was only 1 unit but the work was well worth 3. Quizzes were NOT easy. You need to study in-depth, like look up every piece of info on the Internet. The links on Blackboard were only useful half of the time, which can still hurt you down to a D/F. If you really need this class, be sure to cover every fact on your own.

Overall she is a good teacher. Study guide is available at the beginning of each unit. It is essential to read the chapters and print the power points because her teaching style can be VERY confusing if you don't study the material after.

Dr. Ripley is a great teacher. I've never done well in Biology, and now im passing with a B. She has helped me out alot. Best part, she grades on a curve! Quizzes are hard but she has study guides for them. If you really pay attention and work through the study guide, you should do just fine.

study the guide, read the book if you do not understand. see her during office hours. study !!! and definately study what she WRITES ON THE BOARD!!!!!

Dr. Ripley is a genius she is really passionate about bio and she really knows her stuff. She is more than willing to answer any questions you might have. Her lectures can be difficult to follow so you should study the material thoroughly if you want an A in this class. She provides study guides, powerpoints and links on blackboard that are useful.

Great teacher! To get an A attendance is mandatory. Teaching style is slightly off, she seems to present theories in the wrong orders, and her test questions can make you feel dyslexic. She provides great study guides and power points can all be printed.

Good, Fair teacher who is willing to answer any questions and help with the course. Some of the lectures and test question may be a little off but if you ask it will be no problem. There were many students in her class who paid little attention and didn't study, and couldn't understand why they couldn't get higher than a D

She is a great biology teacher! I wish she was teaching all sciences classes! She makes students interested in learning biology and try to help all students who want to pass her class! She provides study guide and all lecture notes! Just read the chapter and do study guide, then you will pass with at least B!

Great teacher, all lectures online, study guides show what topics are on tests. final is not cumulative, labs don't have any write ups, but there are quizzes every week in lab. can't wait to take her again.

Professor Ripley is a very organized professor and she has very organized study guides but I wouldn't recommend her class. Her lectures were long and boring. She really likes marine biology but doesn't know as much as far as medical biology. I wouldnt take her class if you are majoring in a medical profession.

I really like the way Dr. Ripley teaches. She is super smart. Definitely someone to look up to. She inspires me to do my best.

I had to drop another Science class to focus on this one but I don't regret it. It's challenging. No study guide. Geez, READ the book! If you think you can pass by just showing up, lol good luck. If Bio is your life, you'll love this class, especially the labs. Def. take her class over anything. Cuyamaca's version is not transferable, dont even try

Ripley is an awesome professor! I'm so glad I took her for Bio 120. To succeed in her class, you have to read the book, her slides, do the study guide, and take good notes during lab(there's a quiz every lab on the one before it).Simple! There is no cumulative final or lab reports.She also drops 3 lab quizzes and is really approachable.

Not an easy Class, but if you pay attention carefully in her lectures, and read the book, you will succeed in test that are quite challenging!! Labs its another story. I just simply loved it, if you like working with animals, plants, and dissections this is for you! Quizzes are a bit hard but still you have tu put some study hours! No study guides!

Biostatiscs was fun, but a bit challenging... At first everything seems hard, but later on the formulas will come into ur mind right away! The final is the best of all, opportunity to get back in track and is in computer!! You will definetely learn how to use excel, eventhough you think you already knowl!!!

An interesting class taught by a very passionate professor. She is always willing to help you and she is full of interesting facts. It was a challenging class. You definitely need to keep up with the lecture, print out the slides before hand and go over them, READ THE BOOK, and try to keep your absent days to a minimum, 1-2 tops...

Dr. Ripley is a strikingly intelligent woman. The tests were difficult, however the study guides were extremely helpful. I walked out of her class a better student as a whole, and was sad when the semester was over. I strongly advise taking her class, but to get an A you will need to actually study (A LOT).

Professor Ripley is a good teacher who is passionate about the topic of biology. Her exams are a kind of difficult because its out of 50 and she does not curve so you need to score 45 or higher for an A. In my opinion, a textbook is not required for this class because her power point lectures + exam study guide are available online.

Dr. Ripley was a good teacher. The class is easy as long as you take good notes during lecture and use the study guide. The test questions basically come from the study guide, so make it your best friend. I enjoyed her class.

Dr. Ripley is a great professor. Her class is pretty difficult due to the massive amount of information required for the class, but she is very interesting and has a funny sense of humor. Her tests are really hard, and the whole class requires a LOT of studying, but I feel as though I left with better study habits.

She is a pretty difficult teacher. Tests are consisted on what is on her lectures but you have to study it thoroughly through the book to get full credit. Very few people got an A and I had to study real hard for a B. the people who dropped are the same people who didn't study. No extra credit or curving either

I took Professor Ripley some time ago for bio240,and she's one of the smartest science professors grossmont have ever had; Im currently attending Med School and most of the stuff you'll be seeing with her will eventually pop up in your career if you're planning in going on to the medical field,,, study hard, and get the most of her! no regrets

Dr. Ripley is an amazing professor! She is extremely passionate, and has a lot of fun in class. This class is difficult bc she has to teach everything SDSU AND UCSD requires combined! That is no easy task, and she handles it with dedication and poise. Life is hard if you want to get somewhere important. Stop blaming the teacher for your laziness.

Dr. Ripley is very compassionate for her work and her students. She wants you to succeed. But she still needs you to understand the material and put forth the effort. Everything on the test is talked about in the lecture and the power-point. Some material is extremely complex and if you don't understand it you will need to read the chapter.

Dr. Ripley has been my favorite professor. She is definitely there for you to comprehend the material. This class has a lot of material and it is your job to learn outside of class in order to pass the course with a good grade. I loved that if I did not understand something I knew Dr. Ripley will help me during her office hours.

Bonnie Ripley is by far the best teacher on campus. She cares for all of her students greatly. You will need to study and work for the grade you want. But the lab quizzes are open book and you can work with your lab partners. Her lab tests are not but if you just read the lab manual you'll do fine. Tests are tough so just study when you can.

Best Teacher at Grossmont College hands down! Really cares about her students. Make an effort and she will help you all the way. Lecture is everything! Book is sorta important. She will change your views about your surrounding and the world. I now I have a new found respect for all things living. She's the best. I transfred to UCSD & gonna miss her

DR. Ripley is one of the best Professors in biology department. I had her for Bio 240, she expects you to read the material before you go to the class. Paying attention in the class and reading her notes are enough to get a good grade . She gives a quiz after every lab where you work with other students almost all students get 5/5 she is helpful

Professor Ripley is passionate about her field and genuinely wants her students to connect with the material. She emphasizes the importance of biology in relation to everyday life. If you enjoy learning about plants and animals, you'll enjoy this class. Lots of work, but lots of fun as well!

the class is hard but it is not her choice but to study hard . she is the best teacher ever ever ever take her if you are a bio major cuz she will tell you a lot of things about major preparation.

She's an amazing professor and will prepare you for biology as you go further in your upper division classes. She definitely cares about her students' success.

Going to lecture is extremely important - a vast majority of the tests are based on her lectures. She is very straightforward, clear, helpful, and honestly, just a lovely woman. Take very good notes or record the lectures. Biggest challenge is the sheer amount of material - the A is there if your willing to put in the time.

Dr. Ripley is one of the best professors I have had at Grossmont. Biology itself is not an easy subject, so don't go to class expecting an easy A. You have to earn your grade. I would definitely recommend this class. It is really interesting and Dr. Ripley is very sweet and helpful. I love her !

Dr. Ripley is a wonderful professor. She explains the material very well and answers questions. Her exams are moderate and she gives great feedback. She is also willing to help students with various things other than biology and she dedicates herself to making he students successful.

She is a very good professor and the best point is that she covers most of the exam questions in the board, so if you like biology and do pay attention, she is the best.

The best instructor in the whole world. She cares a lot about the students. Very helpful. Gives a positive energy. She explains almost everything

Doctor Ripley is the best bio instructor. She is so respectful and helpful, if you want to get an A in this class, you have to study the lectures at least once a week. Her exams are mostly from the notes and the slides, but you have to read at least a summary of the chapter to understand the slides more. Highly recommended for anyone wants to learn

Best biology professor at Grossmont and Cuyamaca. she writes everything important on the board. class is very interesting.

It's possible to get an A in this class once you understand how to study for this class. Looking over notes, powerpoints, and voice recording lectures) are key to scoring well on the exams. Don't waste your time on youtube videos. Everything on her exams comes straight out of the lecture or what she talked about, so make sure to go!

Dr. Ripley literally gives the most fair exams ever!!! As long as you read the lab manual and take notes on it and attend her class, you will do amazing in her course. She is understanding that she allowed note use for our exams. She always answers her emails and sets for you reminders of things you need to do in case you forget. She's wonderful

Ripley is awesome; a stunning example of what an educator should be. I found her exams to be a bit tough, but she had plenty of other graded opportunities to weigh that out- I took her exam grading as learning opportunities. Great labs for makeshift COVID times, easy to make office hrs appts with, & will give you many chances to improve your grade.

professor Ripley is a great professor ! there is a lot of material to cover in lecture and in lab did her best make suer everyone understand for this class being on line she has prerecorded videos of lecturers make suer you watch them before going to class . plus if you need help she is there for you and is very helpful in her office hours.

Prof Ripley is one of the most caring professors I've ever had. She is very lenient on work and just wants you to do your best. All labs were online so coming in person was optional even though they were engaging and really interesting. Her lectures are LONG but interesting. She's obviously passionate about her work, ask her anything. def recommend