4.0

Chris Gan

Biology - Highline College

4.0
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
66%
Would Retake
92
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4.0
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

66%

Would Retake

92

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92 total ratings

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What Students Say

Chris is the best for A&P

BIO242 - 5.0 rating

Best anatomy teacher ever

BIO241 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

25%

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Based on 38 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 42 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 7
B+: 5
B: 5
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EXTRA CREDIT (17)
Get ready to read (17)
Lots of homework (8)
Test heavy (8)
Amazing lectures (6)
Gives good feedback (6)
Respected (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
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Reviews (91)
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BIOLOGY231
May 26, 2005

She is very enthusiatic and passionate about what she teaches, but she plays hard ball. You HAVE TO WORK IN THIS CLASS. There are a total of 8 exams and 1 cumalative final. If you dedicate yourself to this class you will do good. This class is not accomidating to life outside of school. I enjoy listening to her lecture, she uses good examples.

4.0
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BIOLOGY
Grade: B+
Aug 30, 2005

Very hard teacher!! Covers alot of material! You have to work your butt off in her class!

5.0
5.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Sep 5, 2005

Chris Gan is such a good teacher in my oppinion. She teaches mostly from powerpoints and goes through alot of material in a short amount of time. You definately have to be on top of all the homework and materials to do well in this class, but she trys to m

4.0
5.0
BIOLOGY232250
Sep 15, 2005

You can't get out easy in these classes due to the material, although, I think she is exceptionally hard (in testing). You have to be pretty motivated to do well, and spend every spare moment studying. She's the most caring teacher, and has genuine desire to help you learn. She's VERY passionate about biology which makes it more interesting. You will learn your studying threshold. Recommended teacher. One of my favorites.

5.0
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BI231ANDBI232
Dec 10, 2005

Literally the best instructor I've ever had. Unsurpassed knowledge, and truly committed and professional. Highlight is so fortunate to have her.Rogue Community College misses her!

5.0
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BIO231232
Mar 17, 2006

THE BEST teacher you could ever take. She is very fair I would love to take another class with her. Although anatomy and physiology is a very hard class overall, she made the best. She is my favorite teacher that I ever had.

4.0
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HUMANAP
Mar 23, 2006

She's okay. Easy: NO, her tests and practical labs are crazy, I never study and feel so overwhelming before. You should take Sam Shabb or others instead (beside Kaddee Lawrence). Good luck

5.0
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BIO231
Feb 20, 2007

Makes sure that students learn the material for a long time, VERY enthusiastic and energetic. Very hard, but explains everything in detail. What A&P classes are not hard? She makes sure that we understand the material. Willing to meet with you at your convinience to discuss the materilal. Tests are hard. Study hard.

5.0
5.0
BIO231232
Apr 13, 2006

Chris is awesome! She made this extremely intense class so fun and enjoyable. She expected the best from her students and she gave the best of herself. She gave all students the opportunity to succeed. I would love to take another class with her and would recommend her to anyone. She is truly the best teacher I have ever had.

5.0
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BIO250
Nov 13, 2007

The best instructor I ever had. She expects a lot out of her students but in a good way. She is very passionate about the content she teaches. Explains everything in detail.

5.0
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ANPMICR
Dec 4, 2007

Chris is a very hard teacher, but I have learned a lot in this class. She got me motivated in the course, and she is very helpful if you want to know anything, and she arranged a way to answer any questions that you got. She make her class very fun and beneficial at the same time, she's definitely one of my favorite teacher.

5.0
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BIO117
Mar 21, 2008

She's so funny and she's a great as a person. I'm always entertained with how she teaching on the human body. Since this is a hybrid courses, you have to be the one to keep up with the reading at home, she provides lots of useful sources on studying on the website too. You just need to use them. But Biology is intense study in general.

5.0
3.0
BIOL250
May 17, 2008

You will never find an instructor as good and knowledgeable as her.

5.0
3.0
BIO232
May 17, 2008

Great mentor. You will learn a lot in her class and you will remember it forever.I truly enjoy being in her class, and wish that I could take more classes with her. Chris is so enthusiastic about teaching and no body can do a better job than her. I highly recommend taking her classes. Very very organized and a great resource.

5.0
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BIO231
Dec 6, 2008

This teacher is great! She makes you work hard, very hard. But at the end its all for your own good! I would love to take another class with her, she is one of those teachers you can't find anymore!

5.0
5.0
BIO231
Dec 8, 2008

Chris is a great teacher! If you get a chance to take any of her bio classes, take it! There is a ton of work involved, but you learn so much from her.

4.0
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BIO241
Nov 11, 2009

I was super excited for this class before taking it because I had it at my other school. Let's just say this class made me wanna quit school sometimes. IT'S SO HARD! The teacher is a good teacher, it's just that it's insanely difficult to study for this course. Be prepared to breathe anatomy!!!

3.0
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BIO241
Dec 7, 2009

Good teach but would I reccommend her? Heck NO, unless you want to avoid your entire family and friends and if you have no life than I'd say take her. For her class I written 9 essays all together plus did about 9 test (which was super hard) She expects alot and grades extremely hard esp the case studies and lab practical.

3.0
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BIO241
Dec 17, 2009

Her letures are very entertaining and she clearly know her material HOWEVER when it comes to test time be prepared to have NO LIFE! Lab practicals are extremly hard! she gives a study guide and most of the stuff on there is not covered on the real test. She needs to be more specific on what to cover. I DO NOT RECOMMEND her!!! Don't waste your money

4.0
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BIO241
Dec 28, 2009

this was the hardest class i have ever taken. her tests are insane. you basically will have no life and be stressed 24/7. i got a 3.3 in the class but am taking her for ap2 again because at least ill know what to expect. crazy intense class.

5.0
5.0
BIO260
May 1, 2010

Micro is crazy!!!! She takes off points for the SMALLEST things ever. You have to do it EXACTLY how she wants. tests are hard. study 24/7!!

5.0
5.0
MICRO260
Jun 4, 2010

This is a hard course and she expects alot out of you but if you are there to learn you will do just that. She is very clear on her expectations. I have had her for AP 1 & 2 and Micro and I think she is one of the BEST teachers I have ever had. Be prepared to study your butt off!!!

5.0
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BIO260
Jun 7, 2010

i took her for ap1 and 2 and i did okay (3.3, 3.7). but i got a 2.4 in micro with her because she grades SUPER hard on ALL assignments in this class. i regretted not dropping this class but i heard there's no better instructor.

5.0
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BIOL260
Jun 10, 2010

BEST MICROBIOLOGY/ANATOMY&PHYSIOLOGY PROFESSOR!! Her lectures are awesome!I took her for AP1,AP2 & 260 &got a 4.0 in all of them. It was NOT EASY but I've learned ALOT! She will make you work hard to get that 4.0! Definitely will prepare you for nursing school!She's very ORGANIZED, very SMART and best of all, she CARE for her students.

5.0
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AP242
Mar 30, 2011

One of the best instructors! She's very clear on what you need to know, passionate about what she's teaching and gives entertaining lectures. Definitely not an easy class, in fact in one of the hardest, she will make you work hard, really hard!! But you will learn and be prepared for your career.

5.0
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BIO01
Nov 21, 2011

Best professor I have ever had!! Lectures are entertaining. The class is overall very difficult but is very interesting. She grades super duper fast and is very clear on what her expectations are. Definitely taking her for ap2.

5.0
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BIOL260
Dec 2, 2011

i ended up 4.0ing. its not about how hard the class is, its about how motivated you are to learn the material. but she is super nit picky about labs. tests are curved so make sure you do better than others. do ALL EC! the final is SUPER EASY compared to the midterms. i just took the class for a fun science elective honestly and liked it a lot

5.0
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BIOL241
Feb 8, 2012

Excellent, quality professor. Very organized, very clear on what is expected of you, and what you need to know. Exams and practicals are tough, but if you put in a lot of study time, you will be fine. There are no trick or irrelevant questions. She kicks your butt but you will be grateful in the end. Very smart - I would recommend her.

5.0
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BIO242
Feb 14, 2012

I was VERY scared to take her from word of mouth with other students. People made her seem like the devil. I have really enjoyed her cass, she is fun, jokes around, and is VERY clear on her expectations. She really helps you understand the material and is thurough. Just be ready to try hard and work hard. She is prompt with grades.

5.0
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BIO160
Apr 23, 2012

Dr. Gan is a very smart person, you should not be judging that she is hard or stuff like that, because the materials are hard already, so you should expect to study a lot once you decide to take her class. She is neat picky about labs but if you follow the instruction, you should be fine.

2.0
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BIO241
Dec 10, 2012

She is a good teacher but her exams are pretty hard. She' also not consistent when it comes to clarity about her lab exams. If you are gonna take her make sure you don't take another class. Because you basically will not have a life outside of her class.

5.0
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BIO175
Feb 18, 2013

Firstly, hardest class I've ever taken. Secondly, most rewarding 3.5 GPA I've ever gotten. She is an AWESOME teacher, very knowledgeable, but not easy! The class itself is hard, but she is VERY clear about instructions and expectations. If I were to take another A&P class, I would DEFINITELY take it with her. BUT AVOID TAKING HYBRID, I had no life.

5.0
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BIO241242
Mar 19, 2013

Chris is a great teacher! She is very hard and demands a lot, but so worth it when you are learning something to be able to save lives. I would highly recommend her, it will be hard, as it should be, but you will learn a lot from her!!

4.0
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BIO175
Apr 3, 2013

Chris is nice and passionate about teaching but the workload is insane. There were many discrepancies between the labbook & textbook despite them being written by one author- which made learning the material difficult. She returns emails and grades very quickly. She is a real time stickler though- she counted down how long I had to use the bathroom

5.0
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BIOAANDPMICRO
Apr 7, 2013

Best profesr I hve evr had. She taught me how 2 study and make it thru nursing school. Very difficult, however I still earned an A in each class. Detailed & great pwrpnt lectures. She tests on what she teaches, is entertaining, knowledgeable, passionate, speaks fast, humorous, stern, & animated. Nursing is not easy and Chris will prepare u for it.

5.0
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BIOL242
Grade: B
Mar 15, 2014

If you're looking for an instructor who's passionate, helpful, organized, and knowledgable in A&P then Chris is the right fit for you. Although the material is hard (obviously), she breaks it down for you and makes it so much more understandable! With that said also study hard and manage your time and you'll do well.

4.0
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BIO241
May 12, 2014

She was really good on giving lectures. Explained chapters thoroughly. However, lacks compassion for those with lives and kids. For no reason at all will she take late work. No matter the reason. Tests are hard. Too much info in so little time. Doesn't actively do labs in class. I would not take her again there are other instructors who are better.

5.0
5.0
BIOL241
Jun 9, 2014

Great teacher who pushes you to your limits. Tests aren't too hard, but the workload is what makes her classes tough; you'll have to study/do assignments everyday if you want to ace the class. Very helpful, and lecture is almost never boring. Difficulty is above university-level, a good challenge for those who want one.

2.0
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BIOLOGY241
Jun 11, 2014

Her class is super hard! There are tons of homework, quizzes, and lecture exams. She is a very nice teacher, but strict. You cannot turn in your work a minute late nor come late to class. she offers extra credit, but little. I recommend that if you have to take this class take it by itself. lab quizzes, lecture exams and lab were unpredictable.

5.0
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BIO241
Jun 24, 2014

If you want to learn A and P you won't find a better teach than Chris. You can EARN a great grade in this class but she won't just give it to you. Her syllabus is crystal clear. You know what is expected of you for the whole quarter from day 1. It's hard but this is a pre-health field class. It should be hard. Allow 6-8 hours a day for this class

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BIO241
Sep 22, 2014

One of the best teachers I have ever had. Chris knows exactly what she's doing when it comes to AP. Very helpful when giving feedback and letting us know what is expected on quizzes and labs. AP is extremely difficult, and Chris makes you work for it, but only because she really wants us to understand it. I would definitely recommend her.

5.0
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BIO241
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 19, 2014

I normally am a 4.0 student and this class is hard! I have never worked this hard in school before but it is totally worth it because I want to be the best nurse I can be! Chris's syllabus and expectations force you to push yourself to get the grade you want out of the class. She's very open and is there for all her students! Great teacher!

5.0
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BIO241
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

Good teacher , explains very well, late assignment is big no no no. Lab exam is more stressful than lecture exam. lecture exam is easy to pass or score good if you attend lectures and study early from the book. She will talk to you as a friend when ask a question or advice. Really recommend her.

5.0
5.0
BIO241
Jan 10, 2015

Chris is an amazing instructor, best I've ever had. She does lecture fast and a lot can be missed, but she's always willing to go over anything again over email or in person. She tries to find ways to drop a lot of hints for tests and tries to make lectures memorable. There's no way to fake your way thro the class, nothing is easy about the class.

5.0
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BIO241
Grade: B+
Feb 9, 2015

Chris is the most enthusiastic science teacher I have ever met. Read ahead each chapter before the lecture and memorize all the vocabulary that she gave you in the list. Practice online quiz for lecture exam. If you do this I am positive that you will passed the class but if you want to get 4.0 then you have to go beyond. She also give extracredit

5.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2015

Chris is a really nice teacher and pushes you to the limit to become the best student you can be! There are weekly lab exercises, lab quizzes, lecture quiz + lecture homework + study module (online). Gives a bunch of extra credit. It'll be a really tough class, but you will definitely learn from this class!

3.0
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BIO241
Grade: C
Jun 2, 2015

Chris is everything a teacher needs to be. EXCEPT she is way too strict which makes her my absolute worst nightmare. really this class is tough she tries her best though.

4.0
3.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2015

Chris is AMAZING. Best teacher I have ever had. Her exams are tough but it's only because the material is tough. She doesn't try to trick anyone on exams either, which is nice. Lots of extra credit opportunities as well. The class is hard so you better expect to study every day for the whole quarter to do well.

5.0
3.0
BIO241242
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

Chris is seriously the best. She is very organized so you know what to expect every week, there are no surprises. Read your textbook BEFORE you go to lecture and the quarter will go much smoother. Chris is really smart and has creative ways of explaining complicated topics. There is a lot to learn from her. I recommend her to everyone.

5.0
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BIO242
Mar 23, 2016

Tons of busy work, was hard to get to the studying part due to the over load on hw. Very funny, nice and organized professor but will be retaking this course again. She has an exam and final exam on the same day which is insanely hard! Don't have a full time job or take other classes while taking her.

5.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A+
Sep 26, 2016
Would take again

Best anatomy teacher ever!! Whatever she lectures on in class is EXACTLY what you'll see on the exams. Watch lectures over and over again, study from her PowerPoint slides, know everything on her lab practical study guide and you'll get an A.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2016
Would take again

241/242 will be the toughest classes you will EVER take, however Chris is very good at explaining the materials. Lectures are very long, but without them you will have a hard time understanding. everyday you have extra credit in class, which give a 2% boost to you grade at the end. It's a lot of memorizing, but she helps a ton! best bio professor!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO242
Grade: A+
Mar 18, 2017
Would take again

Chris is the best for A&P. took her for 241 & 242 and got a 4.0 in both. she offers extra credit, she offers you everything you need to know for exams. she doesn't trick you on exams, what you get tested on is what she lectures on. study the powerpoint, go to lecture you will pass!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
BIO241242
Mar 28, 2017
Would take again

Chris is a very difficult grader and is very very strict with her grading policies. But she is still probably your best pick for ap1 and ap2, she is really good at explaining what you need to know, giving examples to help you memorize concepts and applying them to clinical scenarios.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't care about you, so you are on your own in learning the material. If you don't get it, to bad.. Make sure you aren't working because that doesn't matter or have kids. Your life will only be focus on her class. So good luck on this journey in this class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
BIO241242
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

Definitely choose Chris to take A&P with! She explains the material so well, and her exams are pretty straightforward if you study her slides and re-listen to her lectures via Panopto! She also give extra credit opportunities and gives extra points on the lab exams-- something the other instructors definitely don't do!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
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BIO241
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Be prepared to study ALOT. Chris is honestly an amazing teacher. She is very in depth and good at lecture. The only thing that I had difficulty with is her lecture test. I felt that half her questions went more in depth than what she says we need to know. She always points out that she goes by her powerpoints and what she says on lecture (NOPE!!!)

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Her tests are tough but if you study her lectures you will do great! She also gives a study guide for lab practicals so you know exactly what to study. I would definitely take class with her again. Her lectures are not boring and she gives EC opportunities during her lectures which is nice and a good way to see if you understand the material

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
AP242
Grade: C+
Feb 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Chris is not fun instructor! she doesn't care whether you understand her course. She just needs some students whom she always in favor of. don't recommend to anyone out there to take classes with her.

1.0
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AP242
Mar 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DON'T TAKE CHRIS! she'll ruin your GPA like she did to mines. She says her lecture exams are based on off her PowerPoints but its a lie. I studied off of those and it never came close to her lecture slides. People in class cheated and knew what was going to be on the exams. So if i were you think twice before you take her class.

TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
AP242
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2018
Would take again

Chris is an amazing teacher. It is sad to see the terrible reviews because she honestly knows what she is teaching. If you put in work and review you will do fine in this class. Those who complain about her being hard are the ones who do not know how to study or prepare for a test. You will learn more in this class than you will in any other.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: B+
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Chris is an amazing enthusiastic teacher! I love her energy! Her tests are tough but if you study her lectures you will do great! Watch Panopto for lecture slides and labs. Her lectures are not boring and she gives EC opportunities during her lectures which is nice and a good way to boost your grade. She helps you in any way you need!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO241242
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2018
Would take again

Chris is such an amazing lecturer. I would take her again and again for any biology. She has excellent mastery of her course content and very passionate about her teaching. She teaches nearly everything in a manner that you understand and if you listen to her lectures you'll pass the exam. Make sure you attend class and labs on time.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2018
Would take again

Chris is such an amazing lecturer. I would take her again and again for any biology. She has excellent mastery of her course content and very passionate about her teaching. She teaches nearly everything in a manner that you understand and if you listen to her lectures you'll pass the exam.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Chris is honestly the best professor Ive ever had!!! She is so funny and super genuine! Even though shes more on the tough side, shes just preparing you for the healthcare field. She even sent me an email telling me to eat well and have a good nights sleep the night before our lecture exam!

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
BIO241
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

This is definitely a tough class for sure, be ready to study A LOT. But Chris is really good at explaining the material in way thatll help you remember it. Show up to lecture and do every extra credit option available, makes a really big difference. Honestly a really great teacher, would take again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: A-
Jun 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took this class during the rona but I'll let you know how it was. There was no extra credit and quizzes and exams made up 95% of your grade. There is an ungodly amount of work to do for this class. She was very poor at responding to emails which makes no sense because literally all she has to do is reply to emails since everything is online.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BIO241
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

If you don't mind learning A&P on your own by reading and watching lectures; this class is for you! Its a tough course but its possible! She's accessible throughout the work week & is always willing to give feedback. Test heavy! Majority of the grade falls on exams. Offered 2 opportunities of extra credit.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO175
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor is not accomodating at all. Had to tell her a family member passed to get an extension or else she wouldn't (I told her at first it was due to my poor mental health and she said no), gave me an extension 4-5 hours before the quiz was due, told me to go sit outside a library during a windstorm and use hotspot because I didn't have power.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
BIOL241
Grade: B-
Dec 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS TEACHER !! She is not a good teacher. She never helps students. She gives only 6 minutes for lecture quizzes. we are not robots. It takes time to read and under the question and then you answer the question. It has lot of diagrams as well. It's difficult to under lectures in the videos. Please be careful when you choose her.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO241242
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2021
Would take again

This is not an easy class, but Prof Gan is so enthusiastic, passionate, and genuinely excited about A&P it's hard not to love. You will be expected to know the material inside and out. You will be expected to use this knowledge in real life clinical scenarios. But it is hands down the BEST prep for nursing school Highline offers.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
2.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: B-
Mar 22, 2022

Take any other teacher for this class. This class was hard enough but she just made it even harder. Like come on, why are the tests 6min for 10 questions? I barely had time to even READ the question before the entire testing time was up and that only made me rush the entire thing and made my grade drop so badly. Regret taking this class.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
AP242
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2022

Chris did not take care of students at all. She had really boring lecture, and treat with students badly. Her exam did not follow her lecture, I have to self study a lot and did not receive help from her at all. Her exam does not match her study guild at all. Please find another instructor, horrible experience with her. Not recommended at all.

1.0
3.0
BIO242
Grade: B+
May 1, 2022

DON'T TAKE ONLINE CLASS WITH CHRIS! Her online class is really boring, and exams did not follow study guide and HAPS objectives. She did not care students and no any accommodation even you were sick or with family emergency. I had really bad experience with her. She looks nice while treat people horrible. No recommended her at all.

1.0
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BIO241
Grade: B
May 21, 2022

Shes a terrible professor idk how she has been teaching this long. she will set you up for failure. I feel so discouraged I spent over 6 hours a day studying for content not related to her exams/lab quizzes homework tests. Her lecture videos have horrible sound, you can't see anything making it so hard to understand. -10/10 shes a witch.

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
May 30, 2022

I hated this class. It was so difficult to get her to acknowledge my accomodations.

Get ready to read
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3.0
AP242
Grade: B+
Nov 2, 2022

Horrible instructor. She does not care students at all and only blame us, avoid her. Not recommend her to anyone. Fell really frustrated in her both online and onsite class.

3.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: C-
Nov 19, 2022

she is very enthusiastic but her lecture recordings are blurry when shes writing something important on the board.when i asked what specifically i need to focus on she would say everything, she does give EC each week, her exams are tough, i wish more lectures were in person it would have helped allot.its a really TOUGH class she is discouraging

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO175
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

There is a quiz every week, so get ready to learn so much in such little time. You much turn in review sheets, remember everything is graded and everything matters so turn everything and attend the labs!!!

Get ready to read
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO242
Grade: B-
Mar 23, 2023
Would take again

Professor Gan was great and she did a great job making the material easy to understand. This class is absolutely hard given the content, but I think she did a great job providing enough info so you can succeed. Don't let your phone go off during exams though, pretty sure she failed a girls test because of this.

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Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
AP242
Grade: A-
May 4, 2023
Would take again

She's energetic and all! She'll make learning fun, so you'll be able to remember it in the future!

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Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2023
Would take again

Great professor. Lots of homework, reading, study, study, study, and quiz every week. That is what keeps you on the right track. If you know your homework without looking at your text book or notes, you should be good. If you start to fall on your weekly quiz, that tells you don't know it. If you fall behind, it gets harder. Happy study!

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
4.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2023
Would take again

Chris is a great professor but her class is probably one of the hardest things you'll ever experience and its not their fault the class itself is just very tough but she tries her best to make it fun and interesting. There is a lot of reading you need to do so make sure you stay on track with it and she also offers a lot of extra credit.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO241
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

An excellent instructor. If you want to pass this class; Watch her lecture videos+take notes (understand and memorize key terms). Lab exams; completely memorization(do your best).Read questions carefully before answering. Cumulative final: review all 13 chapters(even the lab)This class is hard but you can do it if you study every day at least 6hrs

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
BIO175
Grade: B
Mar 6, 2024
Would take again

You can tell that Gan is an expert in her field. Her lectures are very helpful, fun, and energetic. The work load is VERY heavy, but worthwhile. Be ready to study A LOT and memorize EVERYTHING. The course itself is difficult, but she is great at helping you if you are struggling. Weekly extra credit opportunities, weekly quizzes, go to the labs!

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
BIO242
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 12, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, she makes this hard class easier. Her lecture are very helpful because she simplifies them and makes them easier to understand. She has a good amount of extra credit, please do it it really does make a difference. She gives a lot of help. She is the best professor for all biology classes, trust me.

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Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
AP242
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

Chris Gan is the best biology teacher, She simplifies everything so that you could understand. I was so glad I took her A&P1 and A&P2. I learned so much from her. This can be challenging for students who are parents and juggle responsibilities of childcare or full-time employment. There are a lot of extra credits, do them all, will save you.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
5.0
BIO241
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

Hi Professor This week quiz 5 and lecture 9. Tons of people were cheating ( asking answer to classmate to it's table). I hope the next sub will put us seperately or away or much strictly. It's a bit unfair while they are helping out each other.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
3.0
3.0
BIO241
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

I wish the teacher drop one of the lecture quiz espeicially the one she was gone, it was tough when she was gone and hard to understand the one in the virtual lecture. I was a 88 to 83

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
BIO241
Grade: A-
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Brutally challenging class, not at all Chris's fault. She's trying to get her students ready for nursing school where expectations are even higher. She cares about her students, she's available and expectations are very clear.

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Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO175
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2025
Would take again

Chris is one of the best professors I've ever had! Her lectures are engaging, she's clear about exams, and always helpful. Passionate, supportive, and truly motivating—highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
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