3.9

Catherine Hurlbut

Biology - Florida State College at Jacksonville

3.9
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
123
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3.9
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

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What Students Say

She is very liberal and loves to publicly voice her viewpoints about her political opinion job

414792 - 4.0 rating

If you take notes on the power points you should do great on the tests

OCB2000C - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

74%

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Reviews (123)
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BSC1005L
Mar 27, 2003

Great teacher. Wants to make Biology fun and not work. Never any homework in the lab class and work is easy. Limited homework in regulard Biology class.

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BIO1005
Jul 27, 2003

this teacher was great - high recomendation. She is very interesting and makes biology interesting...

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BSC1005
Dec 6, 2003

Easy, easy, easy. One day a week, 3 hour class. Usually watch some sort of movie. Too easy. A++

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BSC
Feb 6, 2004

what a great teacher I highly recommend her

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BSC2085C
Mar 6, 2004

She's always quick to answer any question I have. Anatomy is a difficult subject for me, but her films, labs, and handouts helped me understand more than I thought I could. Her labs were difficult, but I learned a lot.

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BSC2085C
Apr 12, 2004

Teaches the most important info within the subject. Follow the powerpoints, take notes and do labs. Note main points in reading, not small details. Great Instructor! Labs are fun too.

5.0
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BSC2085C
Apr 14, 2004

She is a great teacher that makes learning fun. Fair with grading and does not make you feel stupid.

5.0
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BSC2086C
Apr 26, 2004

Great teacher! Had her for Anat I and did well, then took her for AnatII. Her powerpoints help out a lot, as well as the labs. She doesnt ramble or anything. Very clear and understanding teacher.

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BSC2085
Apr 30, 2004

I took her onine and am an online honors student. I failed her class. She grades projects based on artistic abilities rather than knowledge. She ruined my GPA!!! I see that most of her comments are possitive, perhaps she had a grudge on me?

4.0
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BSC1005
Jun 13, 2004

Class was interesting and not boring at all. However her test while they were multiple choice and take home were murder. Also the book used for this class sucked

5.0
1.0
BSC2050
Jul 19, 2004

Great teacher. Gives interesting topics. Gives students every oppertunity to get an A. Highly recomended.

5.0
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BSC2085
Aug 4, 2004

great teacher, notes were to the point, had good study guides for the mutiple choice tests. would recommend to anyone.

5.0
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BIOLOGY
Sep 10, 2004

She doesn't hold grudges. I, of all people, should know this to be the case since it was I who influenced her to adjust her attendance policies. She's a great professor who can appreciate a student's ability to find loopholes so long as he/she works.

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BSC2085C
Oct 5, 2004

I do not enjoy her class at all. She does not teach only reads power point I can do that at home. I have taught myself more on my own than she did in class! I would not recommend her! And her personal stories don't help either!

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BSC2085
Oct 22, 2004

SHE IS SO HARD TO FOLLOW, HOW IN THE WORLD ARE PEOPLE GIVING GOOD RATINGS,SHE DEMANDS THAT YOU ARE ON TIME AND SHE IS LATE, SHE IS VERY STRICT ABOUT SPELLING AND HAS QUITE A FEW SPELLING ERRORS HERSELF. I HAVE TAUGHT MYSELF IN THIS CLASS. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HER.

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BSC2085
Oct 25, 2004

would not advise anyone to take her class she just reads her powerpoint and you do not learn anything from class her test are very hard and she tries to trip you up on the question on her test so been careful

5.0
5.0
BSC2085
Nov 3, 2004

I don't know what all these people are complaining about. she said that we have to spell correctly on the exam so why are they crying about her marking down for spelling? come to class, do your work and study hard for tests and you'll do fine. it's silly to blame the teacher if you can't spell!

5.0
1.0
BSC2085
Nov 14, 2004

I think that she is fair with her grading and gives extra credit asignments if you feel you need them. Everyone has a fair chance in her classes. Heck, she got me for spelling on one test, but I still managed to get out with an A

5.0
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2085C
Mar 9, 2005

She is great. If you do not pass her class you just did not do anything. She does everything but give you an "A"

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BSC2085
Mar 10, 2005

I dont know whta these people are taking about she is the worst teacher ever. you cant get any help from her she wants you to fail so beware...I study hard for that class and made D

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BSC1005
Apr 1, 2005

I took this class online. She gives you the chance to recieve and A because you can take the test as many times as you need to but the test are soooooo hard. I studied and read each chapter before each test and had to take each around 5-8 times and still not do too hot. Fair on grading though.

5.0
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BIOLOGY
Apr 16, 2005

great teacher, very fair and helpful. Makes biology as interesting as it can be.

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BSC2085C
May 2, 2005

this class was hard! I heard she was easy but her tests are way hard and if you don't study like crazy you'll get a D or F on them. half the class dropped or failed because the class was too much work.

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BIO
May 13, 2005

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5.0
BSC1005ONLINE
Jun 10, 2005

No Comments

3.0
5.0
BIO1005ONLINE
Jun 21, 2005

No Comments

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BSC1005
Jun 23, 2005

While I learned a lot, this class was very difficult. The quizzes are not straight out of the book, rather you must be very capable of applying what you have read. I would expect this out of a college course, but not necessarily one at this level.

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BSC1005
Jun 29, 2005

No Comments

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BSC1005
Jun 30, 2005

The most challenging class that I have ever taken, although I constantly felt overwhelmed, I will have to say this was the most rewarding A I have ever received. Do not take this class if you do not have plenty of time to study and learn all the material (and I mean all)

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BSC1005
Jul 1, 2005

This was the most rewarding B I ever got. You have to have NO LIFE to get an A in this class. Sure you can retake the quizzes to get an A but you'll need the entire 7 day retake period to do it. Take a B and still have a life. Hard class but you learn the material. You won't fail if you apply yourself, but you have to apply yourself!

3.0
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APII
Aug 31, 2005

The worst prof.I have ever had! Her exams are a joke due to the fact she does not proof read them and you end up with duplicate questions. Which of course she drops,but that leaves you with a slimer chance to recieve a fair grade. Most of the student failed her exams,and she blamed us.There was an 12yr Army medic in my class and he still did poor

5.0
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ANATOMY
Oct 19, 2005

Very difficult but I learned a ton. I guess anatomy is not supposed to be easy. Chow!

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BSCONLINE
Nov 19, 2005

Worst science teacher I've experienced. She would forget to post quizzes and her message board questions were boring. Complained that only 8 students did an assignment and graded the assignment like she has developmental thinking seizures. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.

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BSC2050ONLINE
Nov 23, 2005

I don't understand some students. she graded the assignments. does that means her brain doesn't work? you have to turn in your assignments to do well in a course - this is college after all!

5.0
1.0
BSC
Dec 15, 2005

She is so much fun. The best teacher I've ever had. She is easy and her class is never boring.

5.0
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BSC
Jan 12, 2006

i loved her! she is sooo nice! i love science, and she made this even more intresting she doesnt give a final or exam just 3 take home tests that she gives plenty of time to complete. she gives out cross word puzzles and small assignments that arent even hard to go! i would totally recommend her to anyone that loves science, or is struggling....

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BSC1005
Mar 12, 2006

Dr. H is very helpful and was very clear. her class is a bit challenging, but once you finish her class you will have actually learned something. Her tests are all take home and you have the whole weekend to do them. She doesn't care how you learn the information just as long as you learn it. Irecommend that you take her BSC 1005L with it.

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BSC1005L
Mar 12, 2006

Dr. H is very helpful and was very clear. her lab is fun and informative. Once you finish her lab you will have actually learned something and enjoyed it. She does off-site hands-on activities every few weeks. That made her lab the best. I recommend that you take her BSC1005 with it.

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BSC2050
Mar 17, 2006

Awesome teacher who really knows her stuff. She doesn't do the rote memorization thing and prefers for you to learn by reading comprehension and application of knowledge. I liked her so much I signed up for two of her classes back-to-back!

3.0
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BIOENVSYSTEMS
May 2, 2006

I took her online, yeah the class was easy, yeah i carried an A through most of it. But be sure to watch EVERYTHING on the discussion board because she'll sneak crap in there and you'll lose out on 100pts. like i did. Also she is a doctor, and she knows it. She knows all and nothing else can be shown to her because she is Godess. But hey an easy A.

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BSC1050
May 3, 2006

Professor H, she's really nice..I took her for bio and now im taking her back again for Eco..She's pretty funny with her Wittyness and humor..can be tiring, but she has take home test which oddly enough arent that easy! lol.. but she swears there not hard.

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HAP
May 5, 2006

This teacher rocks!! I couldn't have done it without her. Thanks, Dr. H :)

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ONLINEBIOLOGY
Aug 3, 2006

Horrible Professor! Takes forever to return emails, isn't clear on her assignments, takes forever to post grades, gives you low grades on assignments even when you complete them to the fullest. I DO NOT reccomend this teacher at all. Maybe she is better in the class room, but not on line!!!!!

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BSC1005
Aug 12, 2006

I took this online and got a B. She was not clear about her grading and did't give grades timely. Also, sometimes she did not post the assignments. Do not ask her questions if you can find the answer on your own. She will treat you like an idiot. This class was ok, but she's on a highhorse, being a Dr. Still take it if you need it. It was ok

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BSC2086
Oct 11, 2006

She was probably the worst teacher. I had her for both Anatomy 1 and 2.. it got worse the 2nd time due to the fact everyone fail and she blamed us. She would call out people in front of the class about their grades in the class and not pull them aside like she is suppose to.. My advice, don't take her take someone else!

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BSC1101
Nov 29, 2006

Wonderful! I will get my AA degree this sem. and she has been the best teacher yet! You must do homework, come to class, and try. But, these are things you should already want to do if you are in school. She is nice and FUN! She really cares about what she teaches. You will learn something if you try. I would take the class again and again!

5.0
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HAP1
Jan 23, 2007

BE ON TIME! Use your brain and common sense. She likes to use powerpoints, book, labs, videos ect. She is always very helpful and explains in laymens terms to get the point across. She likes to draw pictures & to give fun ways to remember complicated topics. Says um alot somedays. Lots of cute personal stories. Gives some study guides. Clear tests.

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BSC1005
Apr 11, 2007

great class! learned a lot and had fun doing it. instructor really knows her stuff. grading is fair and homework is interesting.

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BSC1005
May 2, 2007

I had the lab class only. A lot of micro-slides, videos and field trips - no textbook. I learned a lot, the labs were fun and she was a quality professor. Show up every week, do the labs, and you'll do fine. Note: be careful what you post here. She visits this site OFTEN to read her reviews ... so nothing personal okay!!!

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BSC1005
May 7, 2007

I took her online Biology class. It is pretty easy if you keep up and don't get behind. Be sure to use proper grammar in your online discussions and papers as she will deduct for it. I found her to be extremely helpful and responsive. This is a great class if it is an area of interest to you. You can learn from her if you apply yourself.

5.0
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BSC2050
Jul 2, 2007

I really liked this online class. It worked out great for me because I just needed to complete my sciences for graduation. I was afraid she wouldn't be accessible, but she was always quick with responses and very helpful. I'd suggest her to anyone.

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BSC1005
Jul 9, 2007

This is a very hands off instructor. The writting assignments are pretty easy but the quizes are hard.

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BSC2086
Jul 9, 2007

She is an excellent instructor. I took her for both HAP1 and HAP2. Attend class, pay attention, read the text, study the powerpoints and complete the assignments in the lab book and you should do well.

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BSC1005
Aug 4, 2007

Unless you are a biology major, I do not recommend her online class!

5.0
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BSC1005
Nov 2, 2007

Take her classes. I took both her BSC 1005 and BSC1005L. She's very fair. Read your book, show up on time, take notes from lectures and you'll do fine. Very easy to work with. Oh and don't bring food to class that requires both hands to eat ;) 3multiple choice exams online(no time limit) handouts in class(very easy)you even get to watch movies

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BSC1005
Apr 28, 2008

Dr. H is wonderful! She has a great personality and really tries to help her students understand the subject. Tests were a little tricky. In class work was easy and not demanding. I highly recommend this prof. and also her Bio. lab class. It was a great class also!

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OCB2000
Aug 1, 2008

Had Hurlbut for Marine Biology, which I was very excited to learn about. She was useless. Made us watch videos while she did who knows what. Super easy class if you don't really want to learn anything. She is a joke! And was also rude to students who weren't her favorites.

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OSB2000
Sep 16, 2008

huh? I loved this class. we had lots of field trips and lab activities. whoever said the teacher was rude to students was nuts!

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BIO2009
Oct 8, 2008

I took professor Hurlbut for Life in the biologic environment. This was an online class. She is great! She communicates with you and lets you know exactly what is expected. There is a decent amount of work and the tests are difficult, but you can retake them to get the highest score possible. Take her class. she is great and so was her online class

5.0
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BSC2050
Oct 19, 2008

The class was very easy. I bought the book, but did not open it once. The majority of your grade depends on the weekly quizzes, which you can retake as many times as you want. The class was interesting. The discussion boards are easy, quizzes are easy, and the 2 papers are easy. I would recommend her. Definitely an easy A!

4.0
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BSC2050
Oct 21, 2008

Great class to understand importance of respecting the Earth. Easy class, because topic so interesting. Professor has so many rules, she doesn't even follow them. Tendancy to communicate sharply rather than gently, but overall great.

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BSC1005
Dec 6, 2008

Dr. H has a sincere passion for the sciences and enjoys teaching. She utilizes movie watching in many classes, so don't go to class tired! (She'll take points off if you sleep. I'm sure of it). Her tests are really easy, she gives you a week to do them. She's a great teacher and I recommend her :)

5.0
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BSC1005
Dec 7, 2008

Class was fun & easy. Easy A, participation & attendance is mandatory. Watched movies, and took field trips. Highly recommended.

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BSC1005
Jan 1, 2009

She was an awesome professor. I thought she was funny too. Homework assignments are very easy. She gives 1 week to complete the test which are open book and online. Would recommend her to everyone. I am going to take her for Lab too.

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BIO1000
Jan 2, 2009

I had her lab class and it was super easy but, you have to show up. There are no test and some field trips but, it is super easy if you do not like bio and are taking it to get it out of the way TAKE HER

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BSC1005
Jan 14, 2009

i took her bio class and lab, both were insanely easy, just show up and take a few notes and thats it.

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BIOLOGY
Jun 8, 2009

Mrs. H was awesome! she really has a passion for science and is a great person. Very sweet and is understanding. Her tests are not hard the class work is easy! Take this class!! She understands that students have a life other than school and really works with you! LOVED THIS CLASS, TAKE IT!!

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BSC1000
Jul 1, 2009

Instructor was not clear on a lot of things. Doesn't grade her papers on time at all (usually takes about a week or two for your grades for a weeks worth to appear). Syllabus kept changing (she blames the system, but she knew it was coming ahead of time). Quizes were difficult to locate in the book, but u could re-take it over and over.

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BSC1005
Jul 3, 2009

8 wks O/L: Text and assignments are wordy & confusing. Problems smiting assignments through Course Compass, NO live help. Each week there was an interesting assignment, 2-4 chs,& 1-2 difficult test that were Course Compass driven. Tests are different each time they are retaken. This was a fast moving course, requires a lot of time to do well.

4.0
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BSCL1005
Aug 6, 2009

Very easy lab class, you need only show up and do the assigments for an A.

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BSC1005
Nov 19, 2009

8 week online class. Hard especially when you have 2 quizzes and 2 activities in 1 week.A lot of reading is required but you can retake quizzes as often as you want. Instead of 8 weeks, it was 6 weeks, which was cool. The 1st week was writing a letter to her and the last week was just for grading. I got a B.

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BSC1005
Feb 9, 2010

The class was easy as long as you keep up. Questions were answered in a timely manner. No probs with this Prof.

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BSC1005
Mar 9, 2010

Great teacher. Bery easy to understand and very fair. Wish I had her for my lad as wel.

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OCB2000
Mar 28, 2010

It was a 3 hour class and one could easily assume she was never really prepared. However, this class was an easy A, and she really was not strict on attendance. The text book was a little pricey to just be used on CROSSWORD PUZZLES. She's a really laid back teacher and the field trips are fun, so I liked her. :)

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BSC1005
Apr 20, 2010

took this class online...8 week course. 1st week and last week, very little work. All in all...a 6 week course. 1-2 HARD quizzes each week that you can take as many times as you want during the week. 1-2 EASY assignments during the week. No final. I got an A...but it took a lot of work for the quizzes. Doesn't respond quickly to emails.

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BSC1005
Apr 21, 2010

She made it clear that this class was a "non-majors" course. She is very knowledgeable in the subject, but wouldn't say I learned a lot(or anything). Actually wished this class was a lot harder than it was! Class consisted of watching movies, and then doing a 4th grade level crossword puzzle for homework. Definitely an easy A.

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BSCL1005
Apr 30, 2010

Loved this class. We went on 3 field trips and did labs. No final. It was really fun.

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BSC1005
May 8, 2010

Great/easy nonmajors bio. Youll never need text during class, but it comes in handy for online tests which you have an entire week to take. Attendance wasnt mandatory but points will be deducted from grade at end of term. Watched quite a few movies, including Schwarzenegger film. One paper about your diet. Just show up& take notes from lectures.

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BSC2050
May 9, 2010

Follow instructions and read chapters for quiz's.

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BSC1005
May 11, 2010

From my experience, she was very sarcastic when I e-mailed her politely about a question. I was not met with courtesy or the professionalism you would expect from a teacher. Do not recommend.

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BSC1005
May 22, 2010

Best bio professor you can find, interesting, funny, helpful, cares about the subject, knows the subject, awesome teacher

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BSC1005
May 23, 2010

great class. take your tests & final on blackboard & you have a week to do it. almost NO homework except for a few worksheets here & there. shes funny & seems passionate about the subject. totally recommend

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BSC2050
Jul 19, 2010

The best online teacher ever!!! She is so helpful and such a great teacher. She honestly wants her students to pass. Not a hard grader at all.

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BSC1005
Dec 9, 2010

I really enjoyed Prof. H, great teacher! Go to class, listen to her lectures, and complete your assignments; you are sure to Pass. She uses Blackboard, which is a plus. All tests are on-line and you have an entire week to complete each one. She makes biology very interesting by drawing ugly stick figures on the board to bringing in specimens.

5.0
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BSC1005
Dec 16, 2010

She is a bit of a scatterbrain and disorganized in class, but very knowledgeable. She is very sarcastic, and she knows that students think biology is boring. Follow directions! Go to class, take tests and quizzes; how can you not pass? Take her!

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BSC1005
Dec 19, 2010

i loved this class and i loved the teacher she was so funny and she really wants her students to pass she is willing to work with you with any personal problems you have just talk to her i know from experience, the work is easy, she gives you a week to take the online test, i made 2 A's and 1 B on the online test. Passed class with an A

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BSC2050
Jan 5, 2011

This teacher was pretty decent. Took online. Did not interact much with her, but as long as you do the assigned work, grading was fair. Not much work assigned, 2 quizzes every week and 2 webquests over the entire course. Text book was needed.

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BSC1005
Oct 5, 2011

She is such a great person. She relates everything she it teaching to our personal lives. She loves to laugh and wants us to learn and pass. I love her method of teaching. Movies, notes and group work. Not much on h.w and only 3 test that she gives you a week to do! Take her! I finally understand "the way of life" :)

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BSC115
Apr 21, 2012

This class was alot of fun! Take her for bio if you can!

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OCB2000
May 3, 2012

Dr. Hurlbut was one of the least clear professors I have ever taken. The slideshows for learning were quick and not explained. The tests were impossible. However, she is kind of a nice lady and offers extra credit. My first C in college.

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OCB2000
May 7, 2012

Professor Hurlbut, is a nice lady and at times funny, but she is not helpful and not understanding about situations where you need to miss class. She will not allow you to make up stuff at all! Tests are stupid and study guides do not help! Lots of easy busy work but not a good professor! Would not recommend

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OCB2000
May 7, 2012

Hurlbut is not a good teacher! She is not helpful! She does not allow you to make up work from days you HAD to miss, she is not understanding! Tests are stupid and study guides do not help! She offers a lot of easy busy work but it doesn't help your grade. I would not recommend Hurlbut to another student!

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OCB200
May 8, 2012

this teacher is amazing. she works with you on everything! shes helpful and you get to take alot of feild trips in her class i took to from this teacher and would take more in a heart beat! if you need this class take her

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OCB2000
Dec 11, 2012

Marine Biology had it's ups and downs, the class is overall an easy class. The field trips are far away but fun and an easy grade. The tests are easy if you study. There are a lot of worksheets and group activities that will either make or ruin your grade. So don't miss lab days, you can't make those up. She's a cool lady but a little unorganized.

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BSC1005
May 5, 2013

Dr. Hurlbut is a great professor! The course is challenging but you will succeed if you always attend class and take the time to study. She was very clear with instructions and was enthusiastic about the course. Take her!

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OCB2000C
Oct 25, 2013

She doesn't make you buy the book, which is nice because it is very expensive. But she covers everything in it. If you take notes on the power points you should do great on the tests. She makes the class super fun.

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BSC1005L
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2014

Dr. Hurlbut can come off as tough at first, but she is very fair and helpful. I only took her for the Bio Lab and each class had something new and fun. We even did a field trip lab all about snakes. Basically, if you attend every class and do the lab packets correctly, you should find the final exam fairly easy. Do recommend.

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BSC1005
Jun 28, 2014

If you like busy work that does not really teach you much take her. Test are VERY hard, its like she tries to trick you. Would not recommend.

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BSC2050
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2014

Took online during summer semester. Quizzes came straight from book, and you can retake them. Discussion board posts that were required were easy. Essays a little harder - be careful to use MLA citations or lose ALOT of points. You WILL have to work to get an A but if you spend a little time and watch the deadlines you will be fine.

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BSC1005
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2015

She's awesome. Just do the work and you'll do fine. All the homework she gives you will actually prepare you for her exams. Do your best not to miss any classes because she lectures in each one of them. Her lectures aren't even boring, they actually apply to real life sometimes. She has 3 exams, no final & never used the text book!

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414792
May 4, 2015

overall Dr. Hurlbut was an OK Biology professor. The science information she provides is accurate and on point. I find her sense of humor dull and somewhat condescending. She is very liberal and loves to publicly voice her viewpoints about her political opinion job. On these notes I found her unprofessional and I would not suggest her class.

1.0
5.0
BSC2050
Oct 13, 2015

Just do not take her. She makes things way more complicated than it has to be. She doesn't care about her students.

4.0
1.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2015

She's alright, pretty easy. She's never prepared for her class though. Always seems like she shows up and is like, "alright, what are we doing? oh yeah...". And her audible ques are distracting. "um..., um..., um..." in between each thought. I wouldn't take her for a harder to learn subject. 3 tests, multiple choice/true false. study 2 hours,easy A

3.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2016

This class was one where you go take notes and the night before the test you look over your notes and you pass. Only 3 tests, the last test is the "final" only including material on the last few chapters. Rarely gives homework, and when she does its easy. If you need a credit TAKE HER and take notes. If you took bio in high school its all review.

4.0
3.0
OCB2000C
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2016

Dr. Hurlbut was the "lecture" professor in conjunction with another professor. She didn't do any of the grading, but did all the lectures. They were pretty informative, but long. She had a tendency to be disorganized when it came to loading files and editing powerpoints to her liking prior to lecture.

4.0
2.0
BSC2050
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2016
Would take again

Professor Hurlbut was always there to help and had a very clear grading criteria. There were a few discussions and online activities, but mostly short quizzes. As long as you read the material, you will make an A. I would recommend her to anyone!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
BSC2050ONLINE
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Can retake quizzes until you get the grade you want. Lots of reading, posting, and mini papers but easy to get an A if you do it. The course was more interesting than I had expected. She will get back to you via email in a timely manner.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
BSC2050
Grade: C
Jan 13, 2017
Would take again

She does not appreciate lateness, but was overall surprisingly laid back. Heavily textbook based online quizzes every week. Compared to many other professors who make you feel lazy for slipping up, she really made it known that we are all human and was forgiving of some of my mistakes. I HIGHLY recommend this class & professor to everyone.

Get ready to read
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4.0
2.0
BIO1005
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

I took her Bio in Life class and found out that it was pretty easy to pass with an A. I am an international student and my English was not good enough to help me understand all what she said. But, I did take note and do her easy homework and passed with an A. would def recommend others to take her class.

4.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

Professor Hurlbut is a good professor. There are 3 tests and she gives a study guide for all of them. Her tests are very easy if you study. She is funny and her class was interesting. I would take her again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Hurlbut is a knowledgeable educator with lengthy experience teaching Biology. Her teaching style for Biology non-majors (me) is to teach informatively in an interesting manner. Rewrite all notes shes writes on the board and do all the homework. Know the homework and each term on the test review sheets to earn an A grade. You'll love her class.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Took her for biology, not bad. I think I took about 4 tests, no quizzes,1 discussion board question, and lots of worksheets. You'll have a worksheet every other day, but they're just word match or crosswords. She does pass around attendance but only on certain days. Get ready to take TONS of notes, and very important to do if you want to pass.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Jul 10, 2018
Would take again

Do NOT skip class, you take 2-4 pages of notes a day. The lectures give you a lot of information but she makes it easy to remember. She wants you to pass & is very passionate about Bio! A lot of worksheets for homework, crossword puzzles and matching to help with tests. I had 3 tests, and 1 online discussion. Just go to class and you will be fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was challenging for me but I believe a different choice in professors would have made it better. She took off hefty points on my assignments for minuscule things. I got a 87 on an assignment for one typo. Ridiculous. Choose another professor.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Hurlbut was an amazing professor. She genuinely cares about students, and wants you to do your best. Take thorough notes, and study homework worksheets. If you do this you will get a B or better on all tests. in BSC1005 30% of your grade is homework, and 70% is based on three test scores. There is no final. Easy A if you put in the work.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
BSC2050
Grade: A-
Feb 26, 2019
Would take again

Grading is clear, She does take a few days to reply BUT does so well. Ended up helping find errors within an assignment to correct for all, and she was thankful. Overall a great professor.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Professional professor. She makes biology fun and easy. She truly loves to teach. One of the best professors I've taken in my life. I would take her again if I had the chance to. She knows a lot about biology she's been studying it for years. Great personality, can be funny in lectures. No final, three exams, extra credit, do the homework.

5.0
1.0
BSC2010
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2019
Would take again

She's so sweet and loves the environment so much! I like her a lot and will be taking her again

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
BSC2050ONLINE
Grade: B
Oct 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She said there was no textbook and it was not listed in the syllabus. However, some questions from the quizzes started out with "Your textbook states...." so obviously we needed a textbook. Also, the links she used for her written assignments NEVER worked and when I emailed her about it, she did not answer. Quizzes were hard and she is the worst.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

She keeps Biology basic and easy to understand. Not a ton of homework or online assignments, mostly just taking notes. So study your notes for your tests and youre fine. Shes humble and humorous, and genuinely enjoys what she teaches. Very glad I took her, I recommend her to anyone taking the class.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
May 8, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hurlbut is a gem! She gives pretty easy homework and accepts late work. Tests weigh a lot of the over all grade but are SUPER easy, she gives you reviews of what's going to be on a the test. Great Professor

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
BSC1005
Grade: B+
May 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is a great teacher. I would definitely take her class again. Make sure you do your work and attend class. The class only has three tests throughout the semester, so it's not difficult.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Hurlbut is a great teacher. if you're thinking about taking her class do it! This class is easygoing if you paid attention during her class lectures and took notes. Most of the assignments revolved around the PowerPoints and the tests as well which were both easy to do. I would most definitely take this class again.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
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