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BIO102 - 2.0 rating“She makes you hate science and it feels like she wants you to fail”
BIO101 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
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100%
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Reviews (90)
Very smart individual, and gives good examples of what she is teaching.
a great teacher. after recieving a d in biology 101 i retook it and got her. so far shes pretty good. but dont be late or cough alot in class because she may say something. but shes gives plenty of examples to help you understand. she even goes over lenghty examples if she thinks the class is lost
Not helpful at all. She is a very smart woman and should not be teaching an introduction to biology course. She needs to be teaching a harder more advanced science.
A hot mature woman..intelligent...and a left wing wing ****!....Able to incorporate her left wing political agenda into a class as non-political as biological science...Save it for the voting booth lady!
She was a very intelligent proffessor obviously knows what she's talking about. Not an easy A but a educating class overall. Very helpful and straight forward.
Little ****y someimtes,just dont be late for class. Very clear, always tests out of notes and not book. Write down everything you hear her repeat and other things she spends time on. I got an A both semesters I had her, but you must work hard and study for it.She's good for lecture,not lab.
Liberal liberal liberal. Enough is enough!!!
If you are only interested in taking Biology in order to fulfill your requirements, do yourself a favor and do not sign up for her class. I felt that her lectures were random and filled with too much unorganized information. She didn't quiz as much as I would have liked; there weren't any opportunities for extra credit; just 4 tests a semester!:(
DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR...she is so unorganized you spend half her class trying to figure out what the f*** she is talking about and the rest trying to catch up she doesn't answer questions doesn't have quizzes her review sheets include everything which doesn't leave any room to exclude the unimportant stuff take anyone but gordon...
She's unorganized. Her teaching method is ineffective. She's rude. She's responds to students as if they are children. She's unwilling to help students in any way. Don't take her.
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She is a witch!!! Do Not Take Her!! Avoid her at all costs. She goes off subject during lectures and is very rude. She is unorganized and this is reflected in her tests. She asks random questions that were not discussed in her lecture.
Listen, if you want to get an easy A, then don't take this teacher. This teacher will make you work for your grade. Yes the test questions are a little tricky but if you write down everything she says then you have it made. If you have trouble then find out about using a tape recorder. A VERY knowledgeable teacher. I would take her again.
Treats students w/absolutely no respect whatsoever. she's the wicked witch of the west come to life!
Terrible at everything, that about sums it up
She is very knowledgable about the subject, however, she does not get through to her students. She isnt a good teacher in any way. Her tests are incredibly difficult and even when you think you did well, some how you still fail the tests.
here are some rules to remember in her class: 1. she's always right (never ? her),2. don't cough,3. don't sneeze,4. don't yawn,5. don't be late under any circumstances, 5. make sure u know EVERYTHING in the book & EVERYTHING she says.6. GET A TAPE RECORDER. follow these rules and you'll do well.seems like she's ALWAYS angry.god i hated her class!
First, she demands you learn. DUH!!! It's freaking college. Everything, I mean EVERYTHING she puts on the test she states at least once in class. I can verify that she tests on what she teaches. Is she easy? No. Is she fair? yes. Come on, if you are late, making noise, & interrupting students who are THERE TO LEARN, she should tell you to shut up!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE spare yourself a semester full of tears, aggravation, confusion, & bad grades, & do yourself & everyone who loves u a HUGE favor by NOT taking this woman. she doesn't no her subject, doesn't teach, & makes u feel like an idiot. i don't no of anyone who got higher than a B in the class, & those were the really smart kids.
I took her for both lecture and lab. Her class is not easy. She passes out review sheets and goes over what she tests. Studying is required.
do not take her!! god forbid u sneeze too loud or she sees u yawning, she'll be sure to yell at u and tell you what she thinks. she is very obnoxious. it never fails, any person that walks in late, she tells you how many minutes late you and that its rude. very knowledgebale but u must be good in bio for her to like u. tests are hard and no curve.
She really isn't as bad as this page makes her out to be. This class requires a lot of work and a lot of studying. Do what you are supposed to and you will be more then fine.
this lady does not know how to teach!!!!!!!! on every test there was always something on it that she did not cover.... i think half the class either got a D or failed.... STAY AWAY!!!!
I'm sorry, no disrespect to her, but i was honestly better off giving my money to a random person on the street, i have never felt more out of touch or unintelligent than when i sit in her class, she gives us notes and everything, but then half the stuff does not even end up on the test, she also gives the notes, and then before we have the test sh
Way too much attitude and tries to teach Bio101 at the master's degree level. When I asked for help, I was told to study more. I took another professor for Bio102 and made an A+ and my interest in the sciences was renewed. She is fine for lecture-read and study a lot. But, her lab is confusing and rushed.
IF YOU WANT AN EASY A, B OR C, DON'T TAKE HER CLASS. IF YOU WANT TO WALK AWAY MORE KNOWLEDABLE AND ARE WILLING TO PUT TIME AND EFFORT INTO THIS CLASS, SHE'S FOR YOU. TOUGH EXTERIOR, BUT VERY APPROCHABLE ONE ON ONE. YOU'LL WALK AWAY KNOWING YOU EARNED EVERY POINT YOU WERE GIVEN.
Not clear. The notes that are given are not organized. The test do not follow what she is giving in lecture. She is in her own world
Better than most make her out to be here.. she is a very smart person, has alot of passion for her subject. This is college biology.. it is NOT supposed to be handed to you! Biology is a complex subject, but she goes over everything, and you can ask for help. TIP: Bring a tape recorder to go over what she says again while studying.
Very helpful and explanatory. Her class is difficult but I needed somewhat of a challenge since all my other classes are ridiculous. If you need help she is more than willing to help. With a little bit of studying and good note taking you should have no problem in this class.
Her notes are horrible and illegible. She digresses constantly in lecture and is hard to follow. Her attitude is foul and makes students feel stupid when they ask questions. I managed to get an A, with a lot of hard work and learning ON MY OWN.
I have to agree w/many of the postings that this teacher is one to avoid. This teacher's notes on the chalkboard were illegible, and the numerous handouts were not covered in a manner for a student to do well on her exams. She is also rude and impatient, making this class one of the worst I have ever taken. A HUGE disappointment. Ditto for her lab.
DO NOT. I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HER CLASSES! IF ANYONE WROTE A POSITIVE NOTE IT WAS BECAUSE SHE WROTE IT! 1)RUDE, TREATS YOU LIKE A MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT 2)EASILY IRRITATED BY ANYTHING 3)HAND WRITING IS HORRIBLE ON TESTS AND NOTES 4)IS BY FAR THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE HAD AT THIS COLLEGE. I DON'T KNOW WHY SHE IS TEACHING! RUN!
Prepare for a hellish time. If i could of changed classes i would of. Her tests are hard but atleast she has no homework. Be sure to read each chapter before each class because if she calls on you in class you beter know the anwser. She gets aggitated very easily and if your late more than once be ready for a verbal beat down. Lab class is worse!
micro class! NOTHING SHE GOES OVER in class is on the test!! she posts nothing on the exam, no notes, etc. everything is from the book. unclear and misguided. HATED this class and hated her. Im taking this SAME class at norfolk campus and what a difference! love my teacher now and i am learning SO MUCH more
SHE IS RUDE,DISRESPECTFUL AND NOT PROFESSIONAL AT ALL !!!!!!
People, she's really not that bad! She doesn't tolerate many disruptions, and I respect that. She truly loves biology, and if you put the effort in, you will do well. Is it work? Yes, but this is college, after all. Her tests are straight from her notes, and pay attention to her seemingly random stories- they are usually on the test.
please do not take her> she is very rude to students>>>you will suffer i guarantee!!!
I would recommend not taking her for any biology classes. She is very rude,condescending,emotionally disturbed,and on top of all of this she does not teach very well. Her material does not correlate with what is in the text, and her method of teaching is very unorganized.
This teacher is horrible. DO NOT TAKE HER! She is the worst teacher I have ever had. She's disresepctful and miserable.
I have a feeling that the people with bad comments about this teacher didn't do well. Came into thi class worried about her, but now I have to say she's the best teacher I've had. I loved her class!!!She's very funny!! an AMAZING teacher! nothin like most people put on here. Fortunately when I told her what everyone says on here, she just laughed
She was by far the most informative professor I have had so far! SHE ROCKS
This teacher is the worst teacher ever. She does not have her stuff together. She tires to cramp everything into one class.
I would not recommend this teacher. She crams way to much into one class and her handwriting and diagrams are incomprehensible. She thinks she is funny and is not. Gets off topic and can be rude.
Be careful with feedback on Biology professors....there is a high student failure rate for this science. This professor loves what she teaches, gives you easy analogies to understand the lessons. She does expect you to study and does not give you a test review. Will assist you and wants you to succeed. Little quirkey, but funny. Great!!!
First of all, I passed the class, because I have excellent study habits. Professor Gordon is a thoroughly disgruntled person. It is not pleasant to be around a fellow adult (who just happens to be a professor) who is grumpy and sometimes disrespectful. She reminds me of that fast food worker who is working 2 years PAST the point she should've quit.
This teacher was awful! I don't reccommend her 2 anyone! She is very intelligent and knows her stuff, but she is not a good teacher. Students are afraid to ask questions, u can't read her writing to save your life and it's ok for her to make mistakes, but if the student does she will call you out and seemingly try to embarrass u.
She knows her stuff when it comes to bio! As long as you study you will do fine. I had her for lab and although her quizzes are tests, she thoroughly prepares you for the practicals. Don't listen to those who say she is hard. As long as you study you will do fine.
this is the hardest class i have ever taken. the way she speaks and the amount of information she covers is way to much for anyone to comprehend. you only get four test through the entire 16 semester and forget about most the information by the time you get to the next test. she never does reviews. i do not recommend her if you have a full load. sh
I Loveeeee this lady. she knows the material. she gives very good detailed notes. drops the lowest test grade. best biology teacher ive ever had. you can tell she really loves what she does. she allows you to come in to her office to review old tests. just make sure you dont miss class or have a good buddy to copy notes for you. she is amazing..and
i wish i had never taken this class
very challenging class. she definately knows her stuff when it comes to bio but the lab quizzes are extremely difficult and i can only imagine what her lecture is like. if you want to eat, sleep, and breathe biology then she is the teacher for you, otherwise take someone else.
Study Study Study.. She is a great teacher, but you really need to study for her tests. As for the textbook, you dont really use it much in class, but she puts random things from the book on the tests. She really will make you go home and talk about class because of the knowledge she has in this department.
I loved this teacher, I just wish i took her lecture as well.She knows everything, and u come home knowing very interesting facts. I definitely recommend taking her, she is a great teacher .
Very informed on general subject matter, sometimes struggles to recall specifics (name of a species, eg) but familiar with the broader concepts, surely. Every prof has "pet" interests, and hers are obviously children and botany. Study more than the pm before/am of lecture exams and you should do well, if you have understood the material. Use book!
absolutely terrible and rude teacher. not helpful and extremely difficult. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! She is not helpful, and gets off subject very easily. She puts stuff on the test that was never covered.
This instructor is extremely rude and will call you out in front of the whole class if you are even a minute late. If you have questions, she will give you a sarcastic answer if the question isn't to her standard. She gets off topic a lot and starts rambling. Handwriting is hardly legible. Also negatively speaks of other instructors.
IDK about this class or lab very fast pace. & hard to follow. She does keep it interesting with facts that are not mentioned in the book. But, most of the tests do not relate to the textbook. Take notes, extra notes, use classmate notes read them everyday or else you will FAIL!
If you value your GPA at all, do not take this professor. She is disgruntled, and condescending towards her students. She knows her stuff, but seems to have her own vendetta to prove you know nothing!!! If you have a life, other commitments take BIO 112 with someone else. Highly recommend Laurie Lawson who encourages and guides and makes it fun.
Ms Gordon was a great professor. I would definitly recommend for Bio 102. She expects alot but if you want to earn an A, you gotta put in the work. A very fun class.
Her test are awful. There are questions on the test that she doesn't even cover in class. She doesn't teach out of the book which makes it even harder because you dont have anything to reference .She makes you hate science and it feels like she wants you to fail. I recommend that you dont take this teacher AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ms. Gordon is a wonderful teacher. She expects you to study and doesn't put up with distractions in class. I really wish more teachers did this. This class will not be spoon-fed to you, you HAVE to take lots of notes and you have to study them. The tests really cover everything she lectures about, so you need to study and review often.
HER QUIZZES ARE IMPOSSIBLE! she can be very rude, and is very strict. if you don't have another choice then take her, but i do not recommend it, her class is very challenging and i took her for lab. I learned a lot but i cant get over a 40 on her quizzes.
Ms. Gordon is a great teacher. I am currently in her class. I do not understand where all of these negatives are from. She is a very educated teacher, who breaks things down in a very effective way, often using pictures or diagrams. Yes she is firm and expects things a certain way and on time, but she is a great teacher.
I have mixed feelings. Her lecture is interesting and she is very well versed in biology. Her lab was mostly pointless, but probably because bio 1&2 labs usually are. She is rather strict though; don't show up late or miss classes because she will make a big deal out of it. Also, her tests are not the easiest in the world.
I was surprised to see any negative comments about Professor Gordon! Great teachers provide students the tools to be successful and explain their topics clearly. She gives plenty of handouts, teaches memorable lectures, and makes biology fun! I adore her. Nothing comes easy, handout days are over. Welcome to college people! She rules!
Ms. Gordon is brilliant, but sometimes has a hard way explaining herself. She helps a lot during office hours, and she is very understanding when needing extra help. Also, she tends to ramble about certain topics and it can cause us as a class to fall behind, so make sure you study with your textbook. Textbook will help loads!
She has an unpleasant attitude. very condescending. very rude!
Ms. Gordon is extremely passionate & an excellent professor. This class was a lot of work, but every micro class is. She gives a 10% built in curve to all of her lab quizzes & drops your 2 lowest quiz grades. She drops 1 test and normally has 5 points extra credit on each. Pay attention to her ex. in lecture (not written on handout, will be on test
Please stay away. She is cool outside of class, but she is impatient and very unorganized. She will call you out for going to the bathroom. She is not a good teacher. She does not do a good job of teaching the material. I have a super high gpa and I struggled in that class miserably. Her tests are nothing like we learn.
I enjoyed her class. She's very intelligent and thorough. Lots of extra credit. Pay attention and don't ask irrelevant questions.
If you have to take any Biology related courses at TCC, I highly recommend her.
Ms. Gordon is such an intelligent professor! She gives you the info you need to do well, but you need to study your butt off to succeed. If you apply yourself, study hard, you should be able to get an A! She can be easily annoyed, but don't let that discourage you from asking for help. She actually notices when students are making efforts!
This professor knows her stuff and is comfortable explaining if you ask. She has set rules in her class and wants then followed. She is strong willed but that's to keep the room in order and maintain control.
Ms. Gordon was hard to get used to at first, but once you figure her out she's fine. She really knows her stuff, but she is a bit disorganized!
DO NOT take her 8:00am class. You will fall asleep. This was one of the most boring professors I have ever listened to. She gets really mad at you if you even glance at your phone or put your head down for a second. Her test are tough and require a lot of studying. Do not take her if you want a professor that doesn't sound like a robot.
She really knows her stuff, I thought she was a great teacher. Like most people said she is a little difficult and can take some time to get used to. If you're a bio major I would suggest taking her class. She would be most helpful.
She does have a tough exterior and I can see why others would find her rude. She is not my cup of tea but I don't find her offensive either. She is very knowledgeable in the subject and is more than willing to explain material and go into detail. She is disorganized. Strict in attendance but not sure why that would bother students.
Mrs. Gordon is very specific and has rules in the classroom that have to be followed. Strict on attendance. Tests are hard but she truly does supply you with all the information needed to pass. Studying is a must! Notes are bland and boring but read the textbook and study and it will make sense. Don't take her 8am though..
Sorry if my post from 12/21/14 sounded harsh. Gordon does know her stuff and will help you a bunch during office hours. It's just that her teaching style did not fit the way i learned. You must dig hard if you want to do well. She is unorganized, and strict but she will help you out during office hours don't be scared. I recommend Mrs. Wrenn though
Awesome professor! Explained the material well and gives extra credit on everything (even the practicals). You still need to study in order to pass, but that extra credit can raise your grade by up to 10 points.
Dislike her very much. My entire class thought she was horrible and she is the least compassionate person. Shes a though grader and a horrible teacher. Do not take this teacher, I'm a straight a student and she gave me my only "B" ever.
There is no study guides to tell you what might be on the quiz. Doing the questions at the end of the chapter will help some. Wants you to study after 24 hours, which isn't possible because people have jobs and are taking other classes. Bring tissues and cough drops when you're sick and don't hesitant to use them.
She is a good professor but gets off subject most days. Her lectures are overall fun and interesting but her exams *there are 5, are absolutely hard to pass. I studied around the clock for weeks and have received mediocre grades. Not quite sure what I am doing wrong. She is strict on attendance as well.
Ms Gordon is a good professor, even though she might seem a little bit cold sometimes. However, if she sees that you carry about her class and try to do something, she will be there and help you if you do need her help. I loved the class, even though it was a lot of hard work
Her teaching style is extremely inadequate. Her study guides help you little for the tests which are the only thing that affect your final grades. I spent much time studying but never got higher than a C on her tests. If science is your weak subject then stay away.
Gordon is great at conveying material and could answer any question I had on the concepts. She is tough but fair. Grading is generous and really prepares you for practicals. Truly enjoyed her lab.
Not very understanding and only seems to care about her class--nothing else is important. I was hospitalized in the beginning of the semester and when i emailed her to warn her i would miss ONE class she told me "if you're not going to take my class seriously, i suggest you drop." I went to make it up and she wouldnt even take the work. THE WORST
There is no extra credit in her lecture she talks very fast the class is only graded by 4 test grades and thats it she is very rude and not helpful when you ask her questions. She does not like students walking in late! I would not recommend her to anyone she just talks the entire time gives out the packet to follow along and it isn't like the test
Great professor. Gives detailed lectures so pay attention. You have to have a paper notebook for diagrams. Pay attention to the book and little facts she talks about during her lectures they will be on the test.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
93%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.41 avg changeRatings by Course
BIOLOGY101102
5.0
(1)101
4.0
(1)BIO1012
4.0
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MICRO150
5.0
BIODO2B
5.0
BIO153
5.0
BIO112
5.0
NOTONLINE
5.0