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she is a woderful teacher she is really nice and teaches you really well she is very clear on the concepts she teaches and very helpful buuuuuuuut her test are killers if you study your butt off you'll get an A

TESTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT, even with proper studying. Very good lecture, but teaching methods are for the birds. Papers are required for certain subject matter that is very difficult, so you need to be able to teach yourself. I suggest staying away.

Shes not mean at all,as u say.if u need help and ask her,she'll be happy to explain it.isn't the easiest teacher,does require studying LOTS,i only study notes, got 86 and 90 on first two tests,no homework.Quizes are a lil tougher,but no biggie.LABisHarder

She does not use the book, test are based on lecture. Never miss class, because your done. No make-ups for quizes. Lab and practicums are very easy. Fun. Sometimes goes off tangent. You like her. Don't have to read textbook at all I got a B.

bio 201 203 177, She is cool. I mean you have to take all the notes she says in the clas then go and read those areas in the book, and of course biology is all about terms and defintion so it can be difficult. but as long as you read the book you will get a good grade. I Highly Recomended to go to h

Study hard and you'll do fine. Her voice is soooooo annoying to listen to (in my opinion). If you're the kind to get distracted easily, don't take her!

She is hard, but thorough, don't take her if you aren't interested in learning something about Biology. She is passionate and knowledgable. Classes are difficult mostly based on notes from lecture use book as supplement. Ignorance is not an option in her opinion so never display any infront of her.

I learned so much from Ms. Powers!Very difficult but intersting! You will do well if you apply yourself. Practicums are very tough. Take advantage of office hours if your having problems in class...she is very willing to help her students. Very fair teacher and so knowlegable!Great for bio majors!!

She is the Best instructor that you can find. If you are a bio major she teaches you how to study for bio classes. If you dont work hard in the class no way that you can pass the class. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HER OFFICE HOURS. its like you got a tutor for an hour each time. She is the best.

Once I figured out that her exams were derived from her lectures I started getting A's on the tests. She also explains anything you don't understand during her office hours. Another thing that helped this class was a bomb study group.

awsome awsome teacher she explains biology so well that no only is so interesting to learn but more challenging if u are planning to transfer out of JC this class will prepare u for a 4-year school way of studying she knows her stuff she teaches sooo well i looooved her class and especially bio 212 was very difficult i got an A in both classes but

she is a great teacher, annoying yes but knows what she is talking about. if you take good notes you will do fine.

I took her class over summer and found it pretty cool. I actually learned something from her classes

Yes she is difficult, but she is very helpful and interesting. You just have to get past her long lectures and sarcasm. If you don't want to learn anything, don't take this class. It's a lot of work and study, but you really do learn a lot.

Prof. Powers is a very intelligent professor!! She really knows what she is talking about and gives awesome lectures. It's not easy to get a good grade in her classes though, you really have to show up to every class and study your butt off! But overall, I would recommend her!

if you can get past her kermit the frog voice, she is a pretty good teacher...just be sure to take notes...all her quizzes and exams are from what she writes on that overhead thing...if you have questions, she's usually pretty helpful if you are willing to ask for help

Miss Powers is tough. She really is not the kind of teacher that will just cut you some slack. She wants to see you work, and know the material. But she really does know what she's teaching. Also, she is the kind of person that is hard to approach because when you ask questions, she sometimes makes you feel a little dumb. Overall, good at her job.

She is tough, but will help you with anything. She is funny and fair. She doesn't like lazy people, so if you want an easy A, take someone else. However, if you actually want to learn something, which will be useful later on,then you need to take her. She is really cool if you get to know her and give her the respect she deserves.

she is very nice and stright forward lady, she is very helping when you ask, make sure you use her office hours. He lectures are hard to understand if you havn't read the book or don't know the terms..overall I like her class

people who are so critical of prof. this way arent putting forth the effort to suceed. listen in lecture, study your notes, ask questions, and read the book, not hard to follow, right? she expects a lot from you, but shes a good teacher! if u cant suceed in her class, how will u fair at a university? ive taken her twice and enjoy the challenge.

You have got to be extremely lazy or stupid not to pass her classes with at least a b. At first i was getting a d but you need to study people!i got a b by the end of the semester, everything she lectures on is on the test. What? Do you want her to do it for you or something? How else are you going to learn. Shes great if your serious about school.

She's a great teacher who knows a lot and is very available to clarify misunderstood material. When she grades hard, it's because your answer is wrong. Speak with the professor to find out where you can improve, and do it. I'd suggest taking an intro Bio class first, as she can't spend all class teaching the basics w little time left for Genetics.

I am a former student of Prof. Powers. She is not a easy teacher and that makes her an exceptionally good professor that you would appreciate the rest of ur life. Since in a 4 yrs university biology would not be easier. If it wasnt because of her I wouldnt be in Dental school today. Study hard and read the book u would be fine .

Obviously u guys are all out of high school or dont have a good background about biology. Since Bio109 by far should be the easiest class ever. But since she does not exam you from the notes she gives in the class, you get in trouble. if you read the book and UNDRESTAND the material there is no way in hell you get less than A+. She is THE BEST PROF

She is a great teacher. If you think she is hard, maybe you're just lazy. :)

Yes, her class is challenging, but she's not a horrible one as people are saying. She is knowledgeable and knows her stuff. When you have a question, go to her office hours. Extremely helpful. Her class is a good prep course for those who are thinking about transferring to UCs. To succeed in her class, you have to learn how to learn. Enough said.

its simple, professor powers knows her subject matter affluent enough to demonstrate it. all you have to do is take her notes during class and you will pass. the text book is not even nessecary. every one leaving negative comments are either eggheads or dumber than dirt.

People w/ bad comments = they are lazy. Just take her overhead notes, study them, listen to her lecture (she has some good off tangent stories), and that's it. TAKE GOOD NOTES AND READ OVER THEM. 10 question quiz every first day of week. 4 exams. extra credit options. Don't be lazy - you are in college.

you do not use the text book at all. do not even buy it unless you want to. lecture is pretty simple. she writes everything down. sit in front cuz room is big and you can see better up there. ask her questions - she will help. exams/quizzes - she makes them by what she writes only what she has on her overhead sheets. she's really nice, too.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL PROFESSOR!! I have dropped bio twice before because it was such a hard subject for me - Charlene was able to give me a real understanding of bio and I got an A!! I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE ANYONE COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE COMMENT ABOUT HER. She is creative in her teaching methods and her side stories helped me retain things that

Ms. Powers isn't a hard professor if you just pay attention and aren't rude in her class. She has a pet peeve about lateness and people who leave class early and make a big scene (i.e. slam doors). Make sure that you have good attendance and take good notes and you'll get at least a B.

She is there to teach, which she does clearly and thoroughly, she REALLY knows her stuff. If you are going into the class expecting it to be like high school, don't go, she doesn't take that crap. Text book totally unneeded btw, so don't waste your money. OH, and take thorough notes, I was surprised at the level of detail she got into in exams 3/4.

Perry is there to teach, not make friends. Her class is highly note based making the book obsolete. She definitely knows what she's talking about. Lecture can get quite boring being I had over 80 students in the class. No homework. Tests are fairly difficult. She doesn't take role but you need to go to class to get a good grade.

She knows what shes talking about. She was my favorite teacher this semester and i looked forward to her lab. I did not have her for lecture but she was so good only in lab and my lecture class was a joke, she made it so i didnt have to study for lecture. Hard class but she makes you understand. Really enjoyed it!!! take her! especially in lab :)

She knows what shes talking about. She was my favorite teacher this semester and i looked forward to her lab. I did not have her for lecture but she was so good only in lab and my lecture class was a joke, she made it so i didnt have to study for lecture. Hard class but she makes you understand. Really enjoyed it!!! take her! especially in lab

Great professor. Highly recommended. An extremely lecture-based course. She really makes you think critically, a skill that is highly mandatory for the field of biology. Exams consists of multiple-choice and essays. Tip: For essays, make sure every point you write down is followed by a "because."

She was absolutely fantastic, I loved her class. I highly recommend taking her class. She is very clear and very helpful. The only downside to her class is that all your notes must be hand written, no laptops are allowed in her class.

great class. All test/quiz questions are taken from the lecture (which she handwrites every class). She can be a bit confusing, but will answer any question you have w/o making you feel stupid. I used the text book when rewriting notes to clarify what I did not pick up in class. study notes= easy A. Has fun dry sense of humor Quick return on grades

She is a really clear and straight forward teacher. I would definitely recommend her.Shes the best bio teacher I have ever had.Make sure to write not only what she writes on the board but everything she says. I didn't even buy a book and I got an A. Study your notes and you will get an A. Tests are easyyy

Tests only cover what she goes over in class, however, you need to read the book to have any clue what she is talking about. Exams are short response questions + 40-50 multiple choice questions. Not an easy class, but very doable.

Take bio 211, before you take Human Genetics. Powers was actually nice! unlike when she taught 211. Once a week, 10 quizzes(mc), and less people to teach as non-bio majors. Go to office hours if you need help/chat. Do not buy the book. Can't have a laptop in class. Be sure you can explain a term/process in an essay form. Details are key

The best bio professor there is at SCC! She makes it super clear! She uses the over-head for notes.. Which is a bit weird.. She's very old-school also, if you want to pass her, there 3 things you must do! 1. Take good notes with book handy in lecture. 2. Rewrite your notes with diagrams and more explanations. 3. Rewrite those new notes with even better explanations from when you went to office hours and colorful clear pictures for when you re-read your notes to study.

Very good teacher. Have had her as a Bio teacher twice (109 and 212) and both times it was great fun. Tests and quizzes are fair and always on material she goes over in lecture. Most of the time everything is written down, but don't forget to write down what is said in addition to what is on the projector. Fun person if you get to know her.

Dr. Powers is an excellent biology teacher. Shame on the person who posted the comment below!! Lecture notes are based off the book,so make sure to read the sections that coincide with the lecture material. Terms and definitions will not get you an A in this class. Be prepared to explain the biological significance of each topic. Loved this class!

Dr powers is an awesome teacher and a lot of these comments below that are bad pertain to the bio 109 class.... Powers is a difficult teacher to get used to but once you understand her teaching style the tests are a cake walk.... I didn't even need a book and i got an A! She's moody, so work hard and don't get on her sh!t list and you'll do great.

Great teacher. Class was challenging as any class should be. Glad to go back through notes to clarify misunderstandings. 3 or 4 tests. Take extremely thorough notes in this class. All of the quizzes and tests are based off of the notes. Textbook helps with diagrams she uses for notes. I suggest using flashcards; a lot of terms to remember.

Her class is very difficult, but not impossible. I received a B in the class. There are other teachers who are probably easier but she is nice and I learned a lot. Bring her some black licorice, she loves it!

Once you get to know her and understand the way she works the lectures, it's a really fun class. Anything that she writes down or says you should remember. Tests and quizzes are fair; just remember everything that she says, and if she says it twice you can bet it'll show up on a quiz or test. Highly recommended for any bio major.

She is a pretty good teacher, and is quite clear on what will be covered on each test and quiz. She can also be funny at times. However, half of the time she gets really nasty when a student asks a question she thinks is dumb... She'll roll her eyes and raise her eyebrows and such. Not very approachable.

She seems to be grumpy all of the time, but she is extremely knowledgeable. Quizzes and exams make up the class, so if you don't test well then don't take her class. Overall, it was a fairly easy class. As long as you take notes on her lectures then you don't need to buy the textbook

I transferred to a UC last year as a bio major & she did an amazing job preparing me for the challenge. Advice: REALLY pay attention to her lectures & take THOROUGH notes. It took me 1 semester to realize that she subtly feeds you the exam questions. This isn't easy & it's not supposed to be. Diligence is key, make the effort & you will get an A.

This is the easiest class ever if you show up to class and take thorough notes. Pay attention an write down everything. I just glanced over my notes 30 mins before every test and ended up with an A in the class. You don't need the book because she gives you all test information

Great woman willing to go the extra mile to help you, but a fairly difficult class. The quizzes are like mini tests and are completely fill in the blank or explaining something (no scantron), and while her tests are partly scantron she does the same there too. She grades very hard but if you're willing to study and do the work, you'll do well.

THIS TEACHER MADE ME WANT TO STUDY SCIENCE TO A HIGHER LEVEL. I REALLY ENJOYED GOING TO HER CLASS. SHE RELATED TOPICS TO STORIES THAT PEOPLE COULD RELATE TO AND IT MADE IT EASIER TO UNDERSTAND WHAT SHE WAS TEACHING. TAKE NOTES ON EVERYTHINGGGG! CONSTANTLY LOOK THEM OVER AND ATTEND EVERY CLASS. VERY IMPORTANT. OTHERWISE SHE IS AN AMAZING TEACHER. :)

Don't bother buying the book. Just show up to class, laugh at her sassiness and write EVERYTHING down that she says. You will get an A

She was very passionate about teaching this class and has high expectations. You can't just wing this class, studying after every lecture helps because it piles up quickly. I worked very hard for my grade and got a B. A is possible but takes a lot of time. Goes beyond memorization, understand concepts because it will repeat again in later chapters

Prof. Powers is an amazing professor. She has a passion for the subject and really dedicates her time to spread her knowledge of each concept. I started off as one of the worst students and worked my way back up to a B. A is very reachable; make sure to read the labs before hand and review your notes after every class and you should be perfect (:

If you pay attention and take good notes, tests will not be hard. Lab is the biggest concern because you are responsible for how thorough you carry out your assignment. I could not emphasize enough how hard practicums are because of the amount of information. With that said, you definitely learn, and you learn a lot. Take her class.

A very good instructor. She gives lots of extra credit. They were on all the exams. There was 1 extra credit quiz at the end of the semester, and extra credit at the end some lectures (so you have to stay until the end of class and write answers to lecture questions on flashcards and turn them in for extra credit).The final exam was not cumulative.

Her lectures were entertaining. Some of the stuff we learned in bio109 was common knowledge so she can be a bit sassy if you aren't up to speed. If that's the case sit in the back. The tests are multiple choice with extra credit open answer questions. What's on the notes is on the test. She provides office hours. I found her to be really funny.