2.2

Carolle Bolnet

Biology - Medgar Evers College

2.2
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
17%
Would Retake
166
Reviews
2.2
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

17%

Would Retake

166

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

38

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What Students Say

I should have taken another professor

BIO261 - 1.0 rating

Her test reviews are exactly the same on her test

BIO0261 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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Based on 45 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (9)
A- (5)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 52 reported grades
C+: 13
B+: 9
A-: 5
B: 4
Common Tags
Test heavy (12)
Graded by few things (9)
Lots of homework (9)
Get ready to read (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Tough grader (5)
Lecture heavy (4)
Beware of pop quizzes (3)
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Ratings by Course

BIOBIO

5.0

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MICRO001

5.0

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MICROBIOLOGY

4.9

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261043

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Difficulty by Course

MICRO201

5.0

BIO251

5.0

BIO

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BIOL261

4.4

BIO0261

4.3

Reviews (166)
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5.0
BIO261
Mar 5, 2007

Got to study, study, study as you wont pass her class. She likes to push you but in the end i think it will be for the best

3.0
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BIO261
Jun 26, 2007

Nice professor but a difficult and poor teacher. Barely gives any notes on board and mostly reads from the textbook.

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3.0
BIOBIO
Jul 5, 2007

Prof. Bolnet is a very nice person, she is a little hard on her students but only becaus she wants us to succeed in life and i appreciate all she does. Some people want the easy way out but thats not how life is.

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3.0
BIO261
Jul 7, 2007

Professor is eager to teach a difficult subject and goes above and beyond in the classroom and lab. She has creative ways to make us study and in the end you feel like you really learned the material. Take her class and you will be happy you did.

5.0
3.0
MICRO001
Sep 23, 2007

she is a very helpful and caring about what she teaches

4.0
2.0
BIOSECT
Dec 18, 2007

The only way u can pass this class with a good grade is by reading the chapters before going to class. Do the questions at the back of each chapter, they will help u a lot. Bolnet is a tough professor and she might surprise you with a quizzes...

2.0
5.0
BIO261
Feb 15, 2008

She's really nasty--last semester she didn't show up for class three times but would throw a fit if you were more than five minutes late. Not helpful, very condescending, thick accent can be hard to understand. Take this elsewhere, ME is the worst!

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BIO261
Dec 12, 2008

This is the worst prof. I ever had in my life. DON'T take her class. She gives surprisses quizzes and likes to degrade her students when they do bad. She is a dream killer,esepcilaay if u want to be a nurse. She makes sure u don't get into the nursing program. When she is finished with you, you want to leave mec and change your mind about nursing.

1.0
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BIO261
Dec 12, 2008

Beaware of this dream killer.She does not like to see u suceed. She is not a good taecher at all. She just reads from the study guide and thinks she is doing something. Do not take her class, please take my advice.Stay away from BOLNET. She is not a good teacher at all. You have to read the book on your own to teach yourself.Take someone else

5.0
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BIO261
Jan 22, 2009

I assume that Dr Bolnet is a good professor. However, some students, especially, the lasy ones ofen say that Dr Bolnet is not good. It's not true; Dr Bolnet is a very efficient professor. What the students do not understand is that Prof. Bolnet cares too much a goog training, knweledge of the course for students for a good grade. She explains well

5.0
2.0
BIO261
Jan 23, 2009

3) On the fisrt day of class, she told us how many quizzes she will give us ans always let us know on what the quizzes will be given. After a class she always say "U will have this or that" on day X. To lie on a prof. in such a way is destroying her/him without no good reason. It is not fair. Dr Bolnet is does not desrves . She always encourages us

5.0
2.0
BIO261
Jan 23, 2009

2) The first day of class and after Dr Bolnet encouraged not to stop with the baccalaureate but to go forward for a master and even the doctorate because this is the easiest part of 3 cycles of studies she said. I remember that. How does she want to stop students. She even said with a doctorate the money is nice and we must try She is not selfish

5.0
1.0
BIO261
Jan 26, 2009

I encourage every student to take Dr Bolnet for Micro biology (lecture & lab) because she is easy. Easy by the way she is teaching. She makes U understand the course so U do not need to break your brain to study. Her lab class is easy. She teaches U to be able to do all exams easily and get a good grade. Do not listen to what bad students say bad

4.0
2.0
BIO261
Jan 26, 2009

I do not know Dr Bolnet; I passed one semester with her as i passed with my other prof. But, I think she is a sample prof. especially for the nursing field. She always tries to seed/plant in her students a kind/sense of professionalism. for, cheating at school will also be cheating at the patient care; which is dangerous for the health care system.

5.0
1.0
BIO261
Jan 27, 2009

When i had to take micro, some students refered me and strongly advised to take Dr Bolnet. They told me not to listen to what some students say wrong about her. For she knows how to teach. They told me, if U take her, after the semester U will be able to teach Micro. but the only thing, Dr Bolnet will always huge, encourage, U to study. She is good

5.0
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BIO261
Jan 27, 2009

Students who don't like Dr Bolnet are lasy students. They want good grade without studying. Good prof. for them are those who let them cheat and give'em good grade,but without knowing nothing. She always tell us to learn very well what is being tauht to us as a nursing major. For, it is directly related to the patient's health and even their life.

2.0
5.0
MICRO261
Feb 2, 2009

would not recommend her

5.0
1.0
BIO261
Feb 28, 2009

I'm a new student taking Bio 261 with Dr Bolnet. I can already rate her as a very good and efficient prof. She is teaching well and easy to understand and understand very well the course. Before, some students said she is not good, they lie. I really like her method because she makes the class appear easy for me with low effort to study. I love her

3.0
4.0
BIO261
Jun 1, 2009

I had Dr. Blonet in the Spring of 08. She knows her materials however, how she relates to students is not good. She was absent for more than half the semester and when she showed up she would give an exam. Micro Bio is a great class however, If you see Dr. Bolnet please! please! take the class with another professor.

5.0
5.0
BIO261
Jun 20, 2009

People say Bolnet is hard but shes not, all she wants is for her student to do well. I got a B and i hated science esp micro Bio. She gives alot of test and i barely survived them but i managed. This is college evrybody stop blaiming the professors for being lazy- STUDY-- nobody will baby you!!!

3.0
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MICRO201
Dec 21, 2009

she can be rude and strict. you cant be absent because she will give a test on whim. do not take her.you will have no one to complain to because she is the head of the department.

5.0
4.0
BIOL261
May 19, 2010

Dr. Bolnet is strict and demanding, but believe me it is necessary in order to learn Micro. She provides a lot of individual attention and guides students through the class. Attend every class and put effort into the assignments. Exams are not easy, but she makes sure that every student is well prepared. I highly recommend this professor!

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BIOL261
May 19, 2010

Dr. Bolnet is a very good professor. She puts in a lot of effort to make sure that every student understands the material. The class is not easy and you will have to do a lot of studying on your own. Do well on the class assignment and lab reports. If you come prepared and attend every class, you will find the exams fairly easy.

5.0
2.0
BIO261
May 23, 2010

dont take her kindness for weakness. she's a really nice prof but i think my class took that to their advantage and didnt do too well so she became strict. read the book, everything is in there and its sooo simplified, i think thats why bolnet was mad at the class because we wouldnt even try to do well

5.0
5.0
BIO261
Jun 7, 2010

Shes not hard, she just has expectations. She was amazing, I totally loved her she will definitely push you very hard. I suggest anyone taking her class should literally bug her constantly for revisions before exams you will definitely NEED THEM

3.0
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BIO251
Dec 12, 2010

Every week she gives an exam... run run

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Apr 15, 2011

Prof B, is extremely well intentioned. However the path to hell is paved with good intention. She has a very poor command of the English language and limited ability to explain concepts. She is not a bad person but she is an awful teacher. She is extremely moody and often goes off topic. For example long lectures about her juicer, voodoo etc

1.0
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BIO261
May 14, 2012

With a graduation rate of 11%, it is no wonder why a large percentage of students transfer out of here. Dr. Bolnet is not a good professor and always challenges students especially in a defensive manner. She also has a bad habit of misplacing student's exams and other assignements. Students, please STAY AWAY from her.

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BIO261
Jun 3, 2012

Horrible instructor. Does not explain the material r try tp help students in any way.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Jun 17, 2012

I urge everyone not to take this professor.

5.0
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MICRO261
Jun 28, 2012

If you are lazy and are looking for an easy grade then do not take this professor. She will make you eat the text if need be. Do not take another difficult class with her's. When she says "we are going to go through te entire text" she means it. There is no short cuts with her. Only hard work will do it. You will work for you grade. YOU ARE WARNED!

5.0
4.0
BIO261
Aug 17, 2012

Before taking this class, I read the reviews from here and I was so tempted to drop the class. I will NEVER use this site again as my basis for taking a class. Dr. Bolnet is a wonderful professor! She's funny, and kind and I thoroughly enjoyed her class. She teaches VERY well and tells you exactly what to study. I will recommend her to anyone.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Sep 2, 2012

Likes to dissrespect students at times. Cannot understand her command of English during leture. Not very good unfortunately.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Sep 13, 2012

Not a very good professor unfortunately.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Oct 7, 2012

Does not prepare students for the material. You are on your own.

1.0
5.0
BI261
Oct 24, 2012

I have taken A&P 1&2, Bio,Chem, some pretty intense classes & had no problem. I decided to take this class bc it was in the am-BIG mistake! Bolnet doesn't cover what's on the syllabus. She's also condescending when asked to clarify something she "explains". Save yourself stress & a migrane and take another professor. You'll regret it if you don't!

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BIO261
Nov 5, 2012

Please do not take this prof. Does not prepare the material required for the exams and does not inform students when she is absent.

1.0
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BIO261
Nov 13, 2012

Not good - sorry. I took another professor and did quite well.

1.0
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BIO261
Nov 20, 2012

Cannot understand when she is speaking and does not cover the work material properly.

1.0
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BIO261
Nov 28, 2012

This professor harldyshowed up for classes. When she was out, she failed to inform the students and let us waiting. Not professional at all!

1.0
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BIO261
Dec 7, 2012

Me and a friend of mne had taken a class with this professor and could not understand her when spoken to. Not a great exam reviewer also.

1.0
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BIO261
Dec 16, 2012

Prof has a tendency to be moody and does not assist in helping out with assignments.I wish I would have taken another professor.

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BIO261
Dec 20, 2012

Extremely pleasant professor! She is an advocate of hard work,and there are no surprises on her exams.She prepares you,but you must study!She provides chances to get points to raise your grade,such as 1/2 page description of how blood clots.Sometimes she will say,"If you did the report,10 extra pts on your test." Lovely professor!

1.0
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BIO261
Dec 21, 2012

This professor is not a very good instructor. I had difficulty in this class and she was not helpful. Does not return email or phone calls.

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MICRO261
Dec 30, 2012

She is strict and get annoyed when the class doesn't do well on her weekly quizzes and/ or exams.....hence. BUY THE STUDY GUIDE ! SHE WROTE IT AND IF YOU READ IT YOU WILL PASS ! ALL HER EXAMS AND QUIZ ANSWERS ARE SIMPLIFIED IFVYOU READ HECTUDY GUIDE! HOWEVER you will work your butt off if you take her for lab

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MICRO261
Jan 1, 2013

My class waited an hour for this professor and she never showed up for class. there was no notification from her or the department. Very unprofessional. She is also not good in returning urgent messages when left on her machine or via email.

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BIO261
Jan 13, 2013

I could not understand her command of her English. Likes to downtalk to her students.

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BIO261
Jan 18, 2013

This professors like to downgrade students - absolutely true and unfortunate.

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BIO261
Feb 5, 2013

This professor was very rude. Not a good one.

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BIO261
Mar 31, 2013

Not good

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BIO261
Apr 16, 2013

I have seen this professor disrespect a student in front of the entire class. I immediately transferred out and took another instructor.

1.0
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BIO261
May 7, 2013

This instructor did not anyone when it came to exams or any other material.

2.0
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BIO261
May 12, 2013

She tells u your grade well before u take the finals. Criticised people that cheats but she's living exam. All she speaks of is france. Do not take her class.

2.0
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BIO261
May 15, 2013

Very rude professor. Could not understand her language and puts people down if they are americans.

5.0
5.0
BIO261
May 18, 2013

I must agree she is no walk in the park. You will work your but off for your grade. She realizes when she gives difficult exams but allows you to make up for it. You must study every bit of material to pass her lec class. If you are rude she will put you down. If you show interest she will be more than willing to help you. You must be humble.

1.0
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BIO261
May 29, 2013

Decided to withdraw after one month. Not a good professor and did not learn anything except listening to how students should only learn French. Had absolutely nothing to do with the course.

4.0
2.0
261043
May 31, 2013

she is a nice professor that does not support laziness of students. you really have to study and she will be helpful. why not youre going to need everything that is being thought anyway

1.0
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BIO261
Jun 13, 2013

Would have been better taking another instructor.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Jul 20, 2013

Learned absolutely nothing - sorry.

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BIO261
Jul 27, 2013

Dissrespectful towards all of her students. Always insists of embarrasing them.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Jul 27, 2013

Always insists of embarrasing students.

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3.0
BIO261
Aug 17, 2013

There are better instructors! Certainly not a great command of the English language.

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BIO261
Sep 8, 2013

I took this class because it was required. Although I registered late I was stuck with this professor. I did not learn anything in this course and the class failed all of her exams. Teaching style is horrible.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Sep 15, 2013

Hardly used the textbook. Wasted a large amount of money purchasing the book and learned nothing.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Sep 29, 2013

I sat in front of her class the very first day and she embarrassed me by saying that I did not want to comb my hair. It was puzzling because I really didn't understand what my hair had to do with learning the course. Very rude.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Oct 13, 2013

I don't understand what learning about France has to do with the course. This is all she did in this class.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Oct 20, 2013

This instructor hardly showed up for class.

1.0
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BIO261
Oct 28, 2013

Please do not tkae htis professor. I tok her class last semester and it was a nightmare. The only thing I learned unfortunately was to not stand in front of her.

1.0
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BIO261
Nov 1, 2013

She was very rude when I asked her to explain mateiral from the book.

1.0
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BIO261
Nov 10, 2013

Not a good instructor

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BIO261
Nov 14, 2013

This professor did not teach the course and I learned absoltuelty nothing. Please take another professor everyone..

1.0
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BIO261
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 1, 2013

This teacher never showed up for class.

1.0
4.0
BIO21
Dec 6, 2013

Not good at all!

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BIO261
Dec 15, 2013

The class did not make sense and it was hard for me to understand the professor.

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BIO261
Jan 4, 2014

She is really hard her accent makes it hard for you to understand her sometimes shes is a snobish at times my advice is DO NOT TAKE HER if shes the only lab professor there STILL dont do it wait for a nicer teachers like Santos he is great and you actually learn

1.0
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BIO261
Jan 12, 2014

This professor was very rude to students. Hardly explained anything out of the textbook.

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BIO261
Jan 29, 2014

Take another professor

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BIO261
Feb 4, 2014

This class was not worth taking with this professor. She was not helpful and did not explain the material at all.

2.0
5.0
BIO261
Feb 14, 2014

Not good, sorry.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Feb 23, 2014

I regret taking this professors I am not learning anything from her class.

2.0
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BIO261
Grade: C+
Feb 25, 2014

When my friend and I took her class, she did not explain the material to us and was very rude. Next semester I will be taking someone else.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Mar 6, 2014

I would never take this instructor again.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Mar 18, 2014

She did not know the material to teach the course.

3.0
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BIO261
Mar 27, 2014

Initially may come off as rude, but I understand why - half the class drops because they don't put forth the effort, re-taking it multiple times, wasting her time. I didn't like it initially but she made me work,is fair & I credit her with being able to be the nurse I am today. If you want to be challenged, this is the class for you skip if lazy.

2.0
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BIO0261
Apr 8, 2014

I took another professor and did much better.

2.0
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BIO261
Apr 11, 2014

I took this class with a friend of mine. I thought I would learn isnce I heard some things about this instructor. when I asked her a question, she was rude and told me that I should know the course. I would not recommend her to anyone else - sorry.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Apr 16, 2014

I would not take this class with this professor. She did not epxlain the course as it was supposed to.

5.0
2.0
BIO261
Grade: B+
May 25, 2014

From my perspective , the professor is very knowledgeable in her field.Not only she has taught the course content related to health major, but also she has emphasized the everyday. Practice in her lecture

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 28, 2014

I had her for lab and was quite rude and dissrespectful.

5.0
4.0
BIO261
Jun 2, 2014

This Professor will make you work for your grade. She is very encouraging if she sees you trying. She wants you to give it your best. I think if my work load for the semester was not so hectic I would have gotten a better grade. If you are willing to work and learn something, this is the class.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Jun 11, 2014

I did not like the instructor. She did not teach the course very well.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Jun 15, 2014

English was difficult to understand. she would get upset you informed her about it. I didn't like this professor's overall teaching of this course.

5.0
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MICROBIOLOGY
Jun 18, 2014

The best professor I had in college so far. Learned so much and she applies everything to everyday life. She also is very funny. Loved her, highly recommended. Class is tough but worth it. She cares if you learn and forms a bond with all her students.

5.0
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MICROBIOLOGY
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2014

This professor is extremely knowledgeable in what she teaches, I took the class a few years ago and I still remember what I learned. Highly recommended.

5.0
4.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2014

Loved professor Bolnet. Wish I can repeat the class. She wants you earn your grade.

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4.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Jun 18, 2014

I took her 3 week summer class so the coarse load was intense but she makes sure you learn. She tells you exactly what to study for her tests and she offers extra credit. Her class was also fun, never a dull moment. People complain about her accent but it isn't true you can understand her very well. Highly recommended!

5.0
3.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2014

Bolnet is the best in her field and head of the micro department. I have a lot of respect for her and I feel honored to have taken her class. She is truly a professor who cares if you learn. She is strict but only because she has to be to encourage you to work for your grade. Nothing in life in handed to you easily and you learn this in her class.

5.0
4.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2014

Bolnet is the best in her field. I have a lot of respect for her and I was honored to have taken her class. She is a professor you truly cares if you learn. She is only strict because she has to be in order to encourage you to work for your grade. She has taught me nothing comes easy in life you have to earn it. Love her! She also is very funny .

1.0
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BIO261
Jul 4, 2014

There are better professors. She did not teach the class very well.

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BIO261
Jul 13, 2014

a friend and I took her class and she did not make her self available when we had questions. There are better teachers out there.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Aug 3, 2014

I was first covinced to take this class with this teacher because of her reputation. This was a mistake as I did not find her teaching methods helpful at all.

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3.0
BIOL261
Aug 8, 2014

Bolnet is very good in her field and she is head of the microBio department. I have a lot of respect for her and I feel honored to have taken her class. She is a professor who cares if you learn. She is strict and encourage students to work for their grades. Anyway, Nothing in life comes easy..

5.0
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BIO261
Grade: B
Aug 13, 2014

I had a wonderful experience in Dr. Bolnet's class. The class is hard. but you have to work hard and study in order to acheive a good grade. She is knowledgeable in the subject matter, She prepares you for all the exams

2.0
5.0
BIO
Aug 16, 2014

Disrespectful to students - will never take her class again.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Sep 20, 2014

I did not understand this professor. Could be more thorough in teaching.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Oct 15, 2014

I should have taken another professor.

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5.0
BIO261
Oct 31, 2014

Not good at all

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5.0
BIO261
Nov 11, 2014

I took this professor because she was recommended. Big mistake. She did not teach the course as planned.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2014

I took this professor because she was recommended-big mistake. She did not prepare the material well.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Nov 26, 2014

The teacher was not very good. For a lass that has demands, there should have been a better teacher.

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BIO261
Grade: C+
Dec 6, 2014

shes hard!!! she expects you to know everything in the text book in and out. test are really hard. no matter how much you study its never enough.

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5.0
BIO261
Dec 17, 2014

One would be better off teaching themselves. Not good.

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MICROBIOLOGY
Dec 23, 2014

To me Dr. Bolnet is one of the best professors at Medgar Evers College, she is smart, and knows the material. Yes She has an accent but who doesn't have an accent. She is very practical. Just read your book before you come to class, you will be fine. Her exams are not typical multiple choice exams. You will have lots of true or false questions.

1.0
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BIO261
Jan 7, 2015

I think there are professors that taught the material as instructed by the college.

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BIO261
Feb 6, 2015

Disrespectful to students. Hardly used the book for the class.

1.0
5.0
BIO261
Mar 5, 2015

I should have taken another professor. Students told me she was good but found out differently afterwards.

4.0
4.0
BIO261
Grade: A-
Jul 27, 2015

Great teacher who knows her stuff. She will be willing to help you as long as you work hard and study. She'll give you an A if you EARNED it.

4.0
3.0
261MICRO
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2015

I took Summer class 261 Micro. A lot of test, True false q. Creative writing homework. Must read and know in and out the book. Great is totally earned by hard, hard work. very particular what she wants not for every person. However, smiles and jokes.

1.0
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BIO251
Aug 21, 2015

Not a good class

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BIO261
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 14, 2015

There are better instructors

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1.0
BIO261
Grade: B+
Sep 15, 2015

Amazing Professor. She has a very interesting explanation of microbiology. When she teaches the lesson she gets all of the students intrigued in the lesson. I have learned so much from her and her lessons are absorbing. She is a fair grader and does not choose favorites. Best teacher you could have if you want to actually learn something.

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BIO261
Nov 8, 2015

She wastes most of the lecture speaking on IRRELEVANT topics. Read text book on your own for clear understanding. Class time is truly a waste bc everything is a joke to her, unorganized lectures.

5.0
2.0
BIO261
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2015

she is the best professor ever...

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4.0
BIO261
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2015

very good lecturer. she takes time to explain the material and relate to everyday life. exams are a little tricky, but if you read the material, do the home-works and pay attention in class you should be fine.

5.0
3.0
BIO261
Dec 2, 2015

microbiology is a very interesting class and she makes it enjoyable. she's a little funny at time. The exams are not easy, but the key is to read the book, know your material and read the question carefully. if you need help understanding something she will take her time to explain, and give feedback on how to approach the subject.

3.0
4.0
BIO261
Dec 18, 2015

She's a very nice lady. If you need help, she explains herself well and she really knows her stuff. She moves a little fast but the semester is short so most of the reading is done on your own. She doesn't tolerate cheating. You have to study. Welcome to college.

1.0
5.0
BI261
Jan 11, 2016

She talks about are nails and plants like anyone care. do not take her..

3.0
4.0
BIO261
Jan 26, 2016

She has such a kind spirit and soul. This class is tough, you need to read the book and do the homework. There's a lot of information to cover. It's not a easy class and you definitely have to work for your grade.

5.0
2.0
BI261
Grade: B+
Jan 27, 2016

To me she is good. Generally speaking, this class contain a lot of material so if you take this class you must avoid taking too many otherclasses with it and be ready to study. Dr. Bolnet class is for student who want to learn and work for their grade

4.0
4.0
BIO0261
Grade: B+
Feb 26, 2016

Professor Bolnet was fair and direct. She does not hand out grades you have to work for it. But if you get an A best believe you can speak with confidence about what you learnt. She takes the time to explain and is willing to assist you after class if you are still struggling.

5.0
4.0
BIO0261
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2016
Would take again

Professor Boldnet is a professional, she teaches you the material necessary for passing the course. It is up to you to read and study hard and get good grades. Don't expect a mercy pass it will not work!!!!

5.0
4.0
261MICRO
Grade: B+
Jun 28, 2016
Would take again

She's an excellent professor. I had her for lab. She knows her stuff. She's funny and makes the class fly by. Read everything she tells you too, it will be on the test. If you fail or get a bad grade, it's because you failed yourself. I got a B+ because I had a very heavy courseload that semester. I passed everything, so I'm not mad!

3.0
4.0
BIO0261
Jul 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Attend class and be attentive, what ever notes she gives, will be on her test. If you with to learn, take her class, she knows microbiology. Her test reviews are exactly the same on her test. Just study and you'll pass her class. If you're a reader, you do good.

2.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: A-
Dec 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Bolnet teaches the class as if it's a Master's degree program. She doesn't use power point slides. She teaches straight out of the textbook. Her tests are not easy at all. Avoid if you do not study.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO261
Jan 27, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Bolnet is truly a gem. If you really want to learn microbio she is the one to take. Her lectures are amazing. When she tells stories about herself it's bcuz it's related to the topic. I took her during the winter session and was able to pass the coarse by listening to her details. The tests seem hard bcuz it's so simple. Don't overthink it!

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO0261
Grade: B+
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Dr Bolnet is not as bad as it seems. She cares about her students and wants you to understand the material. I took her for bio 261 lab and don't regret it. After leaving her class I can actually say I learned something. Read your lab book and study the questions from the chapters. Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIOL261
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Bolnet is honestly the best ever!! She cares for her students and she tells you exactly what to study. There's no reason why you should fail if you take her class!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIOL261
Grade: B
Mar 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Bolnets teaching style is strict. She does not convey the material clearly, as she has a thick accent and her handwriting is not clear. Her style is to tell you what to look at (either her or your book), and when. She doesnt respond to questions, but rather reacts with force.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIOL261
Grade: C+
Mar 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

To be honest, I would not take this professor again. She does not give feedback on tests, nor does she give review material for tests. There is no Blackboard material for the class. Bolnet does not respond to questions in a kind manner. She will not accept correct answers if they do not fit her mold, even if the book can prove otherwise.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO0261
Grade: C+
Mar 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Gives good feedback: no Respected: no Accessible outside class: no Hilarious: no Amazing Lectures: no Caring: Absolutely not. Tough grader: Even when you get the question right by the book, if it is not right by Bolnet's terms, it's not right. I am in agreement with many other reviews that she is hard to understand, strict style, etc.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIOL261
Grade: D
May 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor does not convey material clearly. Has bad accent, bad handwriting. Fails students on a whim. Does not seem to care. Would not take again. Maybe leaving the college due to Bolnet.

1.0
5.0
BIOL261
Grade: C+
May 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The most uncaring professor I have ever met. Makes learning impossible. Does not encourage participation or asking questions.

1.0
4.0
BIOL261
Grade: C
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

20 out of 30 students left the class this semester. Is that a sign or what? She is all smiles, but beneath she is mean. Doesn't teach the fundamentals of Microbiology, but the fleeting details. Good riddance.

1.0
5.0
BIOL261
Grade: C-
May 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

As a student of the 2019 Microbiology class with Dr. Bolnet, I will warn you not to take this professor. She focuses on the discrete, not the big picture. If you want to learn about microbiology, do not take this horrible professor. The biology department is a mess at Medgar, due to Dr. Bolnet. One more time: DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
261MICRO
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

i feel so bad for the students that will end up taking her class, she is crazy and mean and loves failing people. someone needs to get her fired. every professor in this department is amazing EXCEPT HER. DONT TAKE HER, she loves seeing people miserable

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO0261
Grade: D+
Nov 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

if you want to take this class please take it with someone else. no matter how much you study the highest you can get is a C. I wanted to honestly fight her because she ruined my chances of getting in the nursing program. she is a dream crusher. i put in all the effort study for hours, even quit my job to focus on this.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
BIO261
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Bolnet is a bad teacher. This common knowledge among Bio students. Students need to direct their dissatisfaction at the department. Sometimes students are to blame, but not in this case. Either take another professor, or take the course at another school. Do not take a course with this professor.

5.0
4.0
BIOL261
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Carolle Bolnet is truly an amazing professor at Medgar Evers College. She is a well rounded and modeled professor. This has been my best class in Medgar because Dr. Bolnet has been strict, funny, loving, and encouraging; while maintaining a student professor relationship. We need more professors like her so that Medgar can regain its integrity

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont take her she is the worst professor she doesnt care at all about the students, she doesnt explain also shes very rude you will have to take an exam or quizzes every week

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
261MICRO
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hard to understand , heavy accent/unclear. Rude. Dont take this Professor

2.0
1.0
BI261
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

You have read the lab manual word for word else you are not passing. Dr bolnet is rude but dont pay attention to her just try and study and dont relay on her review

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIOL261
Grade: C
Mar 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Bolnet did not show care to students. Don't be fooled by positive reviews. Let's be honest here. She was the worst professors I've ever had.

1.0
4.0
BIO261
Grade: C-
May 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There aren't many positives with Carolle Bolnet. She has an extremely demeaning way of interacting with her students. She doesn't teach in an understandable way. Her accent is so thick and handwriting so bad that the overall experience is bad for education. I'm leaving Medgar Evers because of this teacher.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIOL261
Grade: C+
Jul 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

It's unfortunate that the descriptors don't include what make Carolle Bolnet such a difficult teacher. Her accent makes her hard to understand, she grades brutally, and she is unforgiving. Don't be fooled by any positive reviews. I'm being honest and truthful to say: DO NOT TAKE CAROLLE BOLNET.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She can barely speak English, which makes the class hard. Bolnet will get mad when you ask questions. Don't take her, for the love of Jesus.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
1.0
BIO261
Grade: C
Oct 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Bolnet cares about failing you. She will fail you if you look at her incorrectly. She glares at students with such burning scorn that it is hilarious. Dr. Bolnet is the reason Medgar Ever's widow called Medgar Evers College an embarrassment.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Bolnet doesn't help students. She yells at them. She puts them down. She doesn't teach the class well. I recommend finding another professor who isn't awful. Bad accent, can't understand her.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Possibly the worst Professor of all time, because of her emphasis on maleficence. She bragged about her salary, spoke in unintelligible english, and wasted time picking on students. This is not the microbiology professor to take. Period.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO261
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Bolnet don't care. She will flunk you like nothing, even if you are paying attention. Look at her wrong and she will glare at you. Pretty sad for an older woman who is tenured at Medgar Evers. Watch out kids, this professor is BADDDD.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Apr 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Bolnet is the reason Medgar Evers is rated so poorly. She is cruel, strict, and unforgiving. Her thick accent makes her lectures hard to understand. She has an evil charming side, much like a movie villain, and it seems some of the reviewers here have been charmed by her. Don't fall for it.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Bolnet is a despotic teacher who knows microbiology to a fault. For instance, if you are to look down at your book during class, she will notice. If she notices, you will be in trouble for not listening. If you can't understand her, too bad. Given her position at the disgraced school Medgar Evers, it's no wonder she is cruel. Good luck.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: C-
Nov 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Bolnet was by far the worst professor I've ever had. Why? She overloads the students with pedantic facts. Her teaching style is unreasonable, and doesn't lead to retention of knowledge. She doesn't invite class discussion. Her presence is foreboding. She is a part of the problem at Medgar Evers.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL261
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Bolnet had some serious problems. She don't respect the students, and she gives people bad looks. Teaching-wise, she knows bio but can't teach it. Instead she teaches poorly and makes people feel bad. Don't take her. Take another teacher. She's the worst.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Nov 13, 2023

Bolnet's teaching style can be described as strict, and her grading even more strict. She was not able to convey the material of microbiology clearly. In fact, I wish that I could have had another teacher for the class.

Tough grader
Inspirational
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Bolnet's microbiology class was very challenging. She is extremely strict in a way that feels intimidating. This creates an uncomfortable atmosphere. Her grading is harsh, and she has little patience for questions or mistakes. I wouldn't recommend her course unless you're prepared for a ruthless experience.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
BIO261
Grade: C+
Oct 18, 2024

Dr. Bolnet's microbiology class is notoriously challenging. Her strict teaching style and harsh grading create an uncomfortable atmosphere. Staying focused and using resources like unstuckstudy can help, but this course is not for the faint of heart.

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