Dr. Chiu-Groff was helpful, especially out of class. The topic (genetics) is dense, but Dr. Chiu-Groff will go out of her way to help (although she isn't a push-over). I was a little concerned going into the course, but she speaks clearly and seems to make it her goal to get students to actually understand the material.

hard topic - good prof. take it if you are interested in genetics, don't if you're lazy/stupid. not an easy A but she makes it interesting so its not bad.

She is really outgoing. Shes very easy to understand (doesn't even have an accent so don't let her name throw you off). Its clear that she has a deep understanding of her field. easy easy class

Chiu is a challenging professor, but I wouldn't say that she is difficult. She provides lecture transcripts of every ppt which are the way to go for studying for exams. In evolution she assigns projects, which are sometimes time consuming but not that difficult. Going to class is a must since she has a lot of clicker questions.

Dr. Chiu-Groff makes this subject fascinating. You have to work hard to get an A. She is a fair grader and really tries to help students succeed. She uses good examples and introduces you to the latest science articles. I never thought evol as a modern science but she makes you see this.

Nice lady, great teacher. Does NOT have an accent despite her name. Attendance is not mandatory but she does give clicker quizzes (sometimes unannounced) often for participation points. Need online textbook code for homework. Offers extra credit. Posts lecture power points and transcripts (her explanation of each slide) online.

I had Dr. Chiu for elements of genetics. She's someone who really cares about her students. She expects you to read the book, but you can still do well on exams without it. GO TO CLASS for the clicker quizzes. At the end of the semester, if you're on a borderline grade, she'll look at your attendance and use that to decide if she's going to bump u

Before taking genetics I heard it's a hard boring class. Dr. Groff changed my mind I guess others hadn't taken the course w her. She is a smart lady, fun, and makes the class fly by. Also I learned more in this class than any other in Biology. You should attend lecture and keep up with the material. She wants students to succeed. Take evol w her.

TAKE THIS CLASS IN FLORENCE. if you are a bio major and need this for graduation i highly recommend taking this class during the 4 week florence summer semester. yes the classes are long. yes theres a test every week. BUT you are in florence italy! she was so helpful and understood that you wanted weekends to travel and have fun.

In all honesty, she's not a good teacher at all. She's a very nice person, but the only reason i went to class is because of the clicker quizzes each day. If you just read from the book, read her powerpoints, transcripts, and study guides, you'll be fine. Just go to class, but do some other class' hw since her lectures are not helpful.

Great teacher not sure who could state otherwise. She's not a pushover and u need to work to get an A. But she's fair and wants u to succeed. If u want to learn genetics and not focus in stats u need to take her. I tell all my friends to take her.

Dr Groff gave out many powerpoints lecture materials exam reviews 4online genetics which was really helpful but her exams are the hardest ever two answers may be right but one is more correct and better than the other It takes weeks of studying to get and know and get an A on her type of exams I even met her for her office hours she made available

This was my first online class and genetics is hard for me. This professor provides really good study materials. The pedigree project is fun and the prof sent good feedback. Tests are challenging be prepared to work.

I took Elements of Genetics with her last fall. She is a great lecturer and made me want to learn more. Now I watch for articles about genetics and I even can mostly understand them. I had a hard time on the first test but I went to her office hours and she gave me good study strategies. Her exams are tough but if you study you can do well.

Took Evolution with her. Her course is tough but she supplies you with a lot of study materials. Her questions were application questions so you really have to know the material. She's definitely a good professor and does her very best to help her students succeed with a lot of extra credit.

One of the best professors at Kent, she loves what she teaches and that carries across in her lectures. You need to read the book and attend her lectures. If you don't this hinders your clicker grade, and will reduce your performance on the exam. Shes super nice and friendly and does not want any of her students to fail!

Class was organized and the prof gave great study materials. Met with her in office hours and she was so helpful. You have to study and pace yourself. I learned a lot about genetics.

I just finished the online section of this class and earned an A. I couldn't attend office hours in person but phoned the professor several times in the semester and she was very nice and helped me study. If you do the assigned reading and study the materials she puts on blackboard the exams are straightforward. She gave extra credit that was fun.

Had this professor for Elements of Genetics last semester and Evolution this semester. Got a B in Genetics and will get an A in Evolution. Best prof in Kent Biology! She cares and wants you to learn. She inspires you to learn. She is one of the smartest people I've met. The most important thing is she expects you to work and won't coddle you.

This is an organized class by a good teacher. If you do all the readings listed as required in the study guide and study the powerpoints and do sample problems the tests are completely manageable. I learned a lot. It's online so you gotta be disciplined.

I took Evol w her this summer in Florence ITALY. It's an interesting course and she is an amazing prof. She encourages you to enjoy the study abroad experience & at the same time challenges you to learn and do well. It's nice being able to share ideas w her and she is super accessible and friendly. Take this prof!

Had her for genetics and liked her so I chose to take evolution with her too. Gave a TON of extra credit and even changed the syllabus for us to make test grades weigh less. 4 class discussions so participate as much as you can. 4 tests and occasional clicker pop quizzes so go to lecture. Didn't really need the textbook.

She makes genetics interesting. 4 exams, clicker quizzes, and a few extra credits. Very funny and smart but you gotta be serious and work. She really took the time to help me in office hours so Go talk to her. I will take evolution with her and maybe her lab. Very good professor.

I got a B with Dr. Chiu and worked hard for it. I struggled with the first two exams but it was on me since I was mostly memorizing and her exams are applications. There is extra credit but the four exams make up most of hte grade. She was very helpful in class and in office hoursand I feel she taught me effective ways to study. Great prof.

A fair and smart teacher who treats you as an adult. Im an older student so maybe what others call condescending I would call being clear on expectations. I learned a lot about genetics from her and she makes it interesting. Very good professor!

Professor Groff is the best at Kent! I had her for genetics and evolution and cant say enough about how much I learned and how much I enjoyed the topics. She provides so much stuff in blackboard and gives many different kinds of assignments to earn your grade. Shes intelligent and commmnicates with the students regularly. Love her!

I took elements with Prof. Groff last year and thought she was fair but tough. I have come to appreciate and use all I learned in her class and also how to solve application problems. I did very well on the mcat due to what I learned. She is an effective teacher. I will take her for evolution and hear lots of good comments about her class.

She's hilarious and smart! Take her for genetics and evolution. Don't be put off by her frank personality. She is really fair and focused on your learning.

I struggled my way through genetics the first half of the semester, her exams are heavily application based, memorizing only is simply not enough. She provided great feedback, useful advice when I would come to her office hours, and she is extremely caring. Dedicated to helping her students succeed. Looking forward to evolution with her!

I had heard Prof. Groff is tough but I was pleasantly surprised when I took Evokution with her. She is knowledgeable and professional and I really learned a lot in the class. She has high expectations but she is very clear about them and helps you achieve them.

She is a very good professor who clearly loves all that is DNA. Genetics is the hardest class Ive taken. You have to work in this class and dont be entitled because she wont have none of that. Just work hard and attend class. Pay attention to her study tips and use everything she puts on blackboard. She is nice to talk to but intense in class.

I had Professor Chiu for Genetics and am in Evolution this semester. I will get a high B or maybe an A. She is a very smart professor who handles large lecture classes so well. It is impressive how much she knows about all sorts of biology topics. I've learned so much from her. She is professional and nice.

This professor has a LOT of respect for students. Students can be super entitled. She gives great lectures and her exams challenge you to think and learn. You have to want to learn and I guess some students would rather have stuff handed to them. She won't do that but you WILL learn biology from her. Excellent prof!!

I absolutely loved her although a lot of people that would say shes very condescending are the ones that were lazy and didnt put any effort in her class it is an upper division class so shes not going to hand feed you stuff so you really have to work for your grade I highly recommend going to SI it will really help your grade

Dr. Groff is an amazing professor. Her lecture that included some of her hox research got me so interested in the genes that I want to do research on them. I had her for genetics a year ago and thought she was fair but gave tough exams but now after taking evolution with her this semester Ive come to appreciate all that she has taught me.

Dr. Chiu loves genetics and it shows in her class and in office hours. Ive seen and heard students be so rude and entitled to her. She takes it in stride and just continues teaching. Students who expect an A without working leave these bad comments. She is a great instructor and will teach you genetics and how to study. A plus professor!

A very smart and fair professor. She has a strong personality tho- she may look gentle but she is tough. You have to work for your grade but she makes the class so interesting. The last module on cancer is the best. Pedigrees were also fun. Her exam questions make you apply concepts and interpret lots of figures. I have her for evol in the fall.

I loved taking Elements of Genetics with her and tell all of my friends to take her. I've heard several kids say that her class is full and no way to get it so that seems to say alot about how she's very good. Why are you surprised it's as hard as Organic chem? It's an upper division class. Hope y'all get into her class though she's popular.

I've taken her for genetics in the past and am taking evolution with her. She really helps you engage with the material! She's really passionate about the material and can answer any question. You'll have to really work to pass but her expectations are reasonable and clear. But she's very critical of her class, and so can often come across as rude.

To the people that complain this class is hard, it's an upper division biology course, of course it's going to be hard. Talk to Chiu in her office hours, show her you care, and work hard; she respects that and takes that into account for your final grade. I can see her as being condescending, but she isn't malicious. An excellent prof that cares.

One of my favorite professors ever. She was very nice at office hours, and really wants you to understand the material. The lecture transcripts are a good way to prepare for the tests. There is definitley test questions straight from the textbook, but you won't fail an exam or even drop a letter grade if you don't buy it.

I had Dr. Chiu during a remote semester. The class was already difficult on top of the fact that it was remote. Dr. Chiu acknowledges that her classes are typically very difficult and will do everything to help her students pass. She changed the format of her class dramatically to ensure everyone's success. She's tough, but she genuinely cares.

Shes really good. She can be a bit intimidating in class, but shes super sweet in office hours. I havent had a problem with her. Watch the lectures and take lots of notes. Rewrite those notes and draw things out if need be. I havent read the textbook once, and Im most likely going to get an A in the class. Exams are very application based.

You either love her or hate her, and personally I don't see what everyone thinks is wrong with her. She really is there for you, she wants you to learn, her lectures (imho) are easy to follow and she is always willing to indulge your curiosity. One of the best professors I've had this semester, but you do have to work for it.

Pretty funny hes a good teacher that covers a lot of material. She throws in a few funny stories and tidbits of life advice too

I never had her as a professor specifically, but I sat in on my friends class at 9am, and let me just tell you.... Shes so sweet and if you honestly ask for help and tell her straight up that you need real help, she will give you ever chance to bring your grade up.

She is an absolute sweetheart. We struggled on the first exam, so she completely revamped how things were graded and gave us so much extra credit. I got an A in the class even though I scored Cs on the last two exams. Besides, if you talk with her and show that you care, she will be more than accommodating. The content is also very interesting.

She's definitely a caring teacher. Very focused and lectures deeply. It's really how much you study and care. Exams were all multiple choice. Go to office hours and show her you really do care and she'll give studying advice. The only issue I found with her was her telling us to study over holidays in order to do well on the final. It was draining.

Dr Groff is a wonderful teacher. I feel like a lot of people are quick to act like she's awful because she is strict and, let's face it genetics is difficult. I went to her office hours I spoke with her Regularly, and she is very approachable and kind. Work hard study and follow directions you'll be fine.

She can be pretty strict, but I wouldn't say it was a hard class. I'd pay close attention to her attendance policy; she only lets you turn in assignments if you were physically in the room when she assigned them. She's picky with wording on essays and extended response questions, but as long as you show up and pay attention you should be okay.

Gets a bad rap since Dr. Groff is prone to spending the beginning of class complaining about the dumb emails some students write. However, I don't think she's a bad professor. Very tough extended response grader but offers some good extra credit at the end in her "Evolution Blitz." That being said, she's the only evolution professor, good luck.

Dr Chiu is my girl!! she definitely plays favorite and can be mean but just stay on her good side..... her slides are terrible but the lectures are dense. and her test are insane but if you go to SI and really study its not hard. I know it sounds awful but she's a pretty good prof.

The beginning was rough, problem-solving grading was not clear, she was condescending, paranoid of cheating. However, by the end of the semester, things turned around. If you show up, take notes, and mind your own business, you'll be fine. Best of luck reading her handwriting, and for your own sake, don't join the groupme, she has eyes everywhere.

Dr. Groff is a very tough professor. However, she taught her lectures very well. Everyday, she gave a summary before class of what is due and what is coming up. In order to do well on her tests and problem solving sets, it was crucial to not fall behind. She gave a ton of extra credit towards the end of the class and rewarded improvement.

People give her a bad rap but she gives you what you need to succeed. All of the material on the exam is covered in class and in the homework. There is also A LOT of opportunity for extra credit.

People just think she's rude because she's serious about people cheating, why is that a horrible thing? She is a fine teacher, people just like to place blame on teachers for them doing poorly in a class.

The best way to pass the class is to show up to every. single. lecture. Especially right after exams. Do all the reading & take notes during class. Visit her during office hours & she's very willing to help with questions. She very much tells you it's your own responsibility to put in work to do well in the class & that's why she's so blunt

Evolution is known to be a hard course, but it is doable. Dr. Chiu can be strict and have high expectations, but this is college, so what do you expect? Show up to every lecture, participate in discussions, and read the textbook and you will succeed in the course. Dr. Chiu is very accessible outside of class and extremely kind during office hours.

As another student had stated, this is college. Of course students complain when they cannot get their A easily. If you attend lectures each class, go to office hours with your notes, read the book, study a few days each exam, and do the discussion assignments, you will be okay. She truly cares for you, just show her you aren't a snoody cheater.

These reviews are bugging. She is a fine professor if you are there to learn material and demonstrate your understanding through brief written assignments and exams. She even bumps grades and gives extra credit. She is not a sweetheart, but if you don't need coddled then you will be fine. My biggest complaint is a handful of unclear exam questions.

Attendance is not graded but you really cannot miss a lecture for this class. If you take good notes, pay attention to lecture material, and study a couple of hours for exams you should do fine. SI sessions were super helpful as well as attending office hours. She's not a mean person and answers any questions, and I found the lectures entertaining.

If you have to take Dr Chiu and are scared going through this page: don't. If you're a student who cares, likes to learn, and is trying their best you're gonna be okay! Yes, her classes are difficult and require you to work hard, but Dr. Chiu knows that and really cares to help you. Work hard, good luck, and keep an open mind :-) PS - go to SI.

Dr. Groff is an amazing professor and person. She is always caring for her students. I had her for both evolution and genetics and she always answered my questions, even if I thought they were dumb. It isn't smart to miss the lectures because she says more than what is on the slides and you will be tested on it. I strongly recommend.

Definitely plays favorites. Go to her office hours, especially to review exams. Participate in class too. Her exams are HARD, the wording is confusing and the answers are often hard to rule out. Take it slow, think through each choice and don't panic. She is caring in an odd way, like a mother-in-law.

Dr. Chiu knows a lot about Evolution and Genetics, and so she tends to expect her students to understand the material very well. However, these expectations are very clear, and her study guides + other posted materials are detailed. If you go to class and study the material, you will do well. She is very nice and wants her students to do well.

The class was overall not that bad as long as you have previously taken cell biology. Yes, the text book is required through flash books and I would recommend to follow the schedule and read through the book and do the homework along with it. Go to office hours and if you aren't comfortable with asking questions in class save them for office hours.