4.2

Christine Minor

Biology - Clemson University

4.2
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
87%
Would Retake
177
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

87%

Would Retake

177

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
177 total ratings

5

107

4

43

3

8

2

10

1

9

What Students Say

For being a university professor, one would expect more involvement with students

BIO120 - 1.0 rating

She just walks around talking and saying whatever is on her mind so it is hard to take notes

BIO1110 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

34%

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95% confidence
Based on 110 grades
Most common grades:
A (52)
B+ (17)
B (17)
Grade Distribution
A(60)B(22)C(4)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(24)
Based on 116 reported grades
A: 52
B+: 17
B: 17
A+: 8
Common Tags
Caring (39)
Accessible outside class (27)
Lecture heavy (24)
Amazing lectures (23)
Respected (20)
Gives good feedback (18)
Test heavy (17)
Hilarious (16)
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Ratings by Course

BIOLAB101

5.0

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BIOBIO

5.0

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BIOLOGY1230

5.0

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BIO1200

5.0

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BIOL200

5.0

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BIO8777

4.0

BIOL1101

3.7

BIO101

3.4

BIOL1111

3.3

BIOL1100

3.2

Reviews (176)
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 16, 2003

She might have a few corny jokes, and her tests aren't always a piece of cake, but she will help you out in any way necessary. Plus, she gives a million review sessions and practice tests to help you out. Definitely get her!

5.0
3.0
BIOL102
Apr 5, 2004

Great professor, even if Biology isn't your best subject. She keeps class interesting, and even does a really helpful review session before each test, which can sometimes be difficult, so study hard! I highly reccommend taking Biology from her.

4.0
3.0
BIO102
Aug 25, 2004

She's a very good teacher. She finds ways to make biology relevant even to non-biology majors. She actually has a sense of humor and keeps the lectures interesting for the most part.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Oct 25, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIOLAB101
Dec 3, 2004

I had Ms. Minor for labs and I loved her. I hated labs in high school. It was my biggest pet peeve, but she somehow made them fun. She explains the experiement VERY clearly before we actually do them, and for a non-science person this is important. Take her for lab if you get a chance!

5.0
1.0
BIO101102
Jan 18, 2005

She's awesome, really. Notes online, no attendence.

4.0
3.0
BIOL102
Apr 2, 2005

Dr. Minor is a really sweet woman whose quite hilarious. However, her class is fairly challenging. But mark my words, you're gonna have to go to class. Even though attendance is not taken, you still need to be present for the lectures, because most of her "words" end up on her exams---seriously!!!!

3.0
3.0
BIOL102
May 11, 2005

She's decent i suppose. What i didn't like was she gave us a couple bs assignments such as coming up with a lymerick or running around the class doing some thing with test tubes. I dunno, i hate biology, I wouldnt like it with any teacher, but i barely got a B in her class.

4.0
2.0
BIOL102
Jun 5, 2005

Dr. Minor is cool. She doesn't ask for much and her tests are derived strictly from her notes. Most kids who do bad in her class are just plain idiots who take advantage of her no attendace policy. My advice to future students would be to not worry too much about the class (attend and take notes). It's the labs that's gonna be a pain in the "a**!"

5.0
4.0
BIOL123
Nov 17, 2005

great teacher... tells you everything that is on the test, but study everyday... seriously! TONS OF INFORMATION!!

5.0
3.0
BIO101102
Nov 20, 2005

Ms Minor is a great teacher. Biology is a tough subject but she makes it enjoyable and easy. Attend all classes and sit up in the front (she really likes those students). She offers a help night right before tests and tells you everything to study for. I would recommend anyone to take her.

5.0
2.0
BIOL123
Nov 22, 2005

Can't Say enough good things about this professor. Study everyday, go to class and you'll do great! I'm not a science guy at all, but she makes things so easy to understand and interesting!! WONDERFUL TEACHER!!

5.0
4.0
BIOL123
Nov 28, 2005

She is the best professor I have this year. She explains the information in a way that is easy to understand, and as long as you attend class, you will be fine. There are a couple of in class assignments, but for the most part, there isn't any work outside of class. Study for the tests, and you will do just fine. I wouldtake her class again.

5.0
1.0
BIOL123
Dec 11, 2005

I loved this class and she is such as good teacher. Her lectures were interesting but sometimes a little long. Overall it was pretty easy, if you study for the tests you'll do fine!

5.0
3.0
BIO123
Dec 17, 2005

She is a really nice professor who is very willing to help her students. Pay attention and study for the test and you'll be fine. She always has study sessions and responds to your emails quickly. Great professor

5.0
3.0
BIO123
Dec 17, 2005

Very helpful teacher, always willing to help and she even gives students her AIM screen name so you can ask her questions! Notes are also on powerpoint slides, so attendence isnt mandatory, but, the students who make good grades are the ones in class

1.0
5.0
BIOL123
Apr 15, 2006

not a nice woman. hard tests. gets aggravated very easily. pre-test reviews are no help. this class is really hard if you haven't had a biology or anatomy class in a long time.

3.0
4.0
BIO203
May 5, 2006

If you are not a health or science major, rethink taking the class. Interesting information but tests are extremely difficult, and she expects very detailed answers especially on short answer/essay. Nice person and her lectures were interesting, but just a very difficult grader

2.0
3.0
BIOL203
May 28, 2006

Going to class and Reviewing her powerpoints make the class easier, the book isn't totally necessary. As a person professor Minor isn't as nice as she seems and isn't always clear, esspecially for those who don't have a biology history.

4.0
2.0
BIOL203
Apr 13, 2007

Very nice, very approachable. She grades pretty strictly, but she gives study guides before the test that prepare you very well. She knows her material, but her lectures are power-point based, which can get somewhat dry, but we watched a couple of movies over the semester, too. Overall, an effective teacher.

4.0
3.0
BIO123
Apr 13, 2007

She is very clear in her power points, makes material easy to understand. Tests are difficult, but she gives study guides that are very helpful, and also has review sessions beforehand that are pretty helpful. Pretty strict with attendance and grading. Reading the book isn't entirely neccesary.

4.0
2.0
BIO203
May 3, 2007

Helpful

4.0
2.0
BIOSC203
Jul 22, 2008

This class was not hard at all for me. Attendence is not mandatory but there are in class assignments that she will give you if you miss class. Textbook not used at all and I got a high B would have been an A but her tests are all open response and take points for nothing even if your answer is very close to hers.

5.0
2.0
BIOBIO
Nov 17, 2008

This class is a breeze. The teacher is remarkable. She will go out of her way to make sure everyone is doing well. I must admit if you dont help yourself she will not help you.This class is great and very informative. You do not need the book unless u just want to read it. Take her if you can.

3.0
1.0
BIO120
Dec 11, 2008

Professor Minor runs all the Bio 120 labs and needs some help with organization. The TA teaching my lab had a hard time telling us what was due the next week because the syllabus was confusing, as were the weekly handouts. Nice lady, just needs some help with organization.

4.0
4.0
BIO8777
Mar 27, 2009

She runs all labs and biology 123. If you don't know Biology, you won't like this class one bit. She's straight forward but doesn't explain where it comes from. Hard to understand and follow...

5.0
2.0
BIO123
May 4, 2009

I really really liked Mrs.Minor. She was a great & fair teacher. She used many techniques for visual learners like myself which was very helpful. She posts the PPT's online so u can print them & take notes. If you study its an easy B. I studied two days before each test and made a high A in the class. I would recommend her to anyone!

5.0
2.0
BIO123
Oct 20, 2009

Great teacher!! Super interesting!

5.0
2.0
BIOL123
Dec 10, 2009

Extremely nice lady. Knows her stuff and knows how to teach it. She can teach to visual learners or any other kind of learners. She does powerpoint in class, but also has good movies every now and then. Overall an effective and nice professor

5.0
4.0
BIO123
Apr 30, 2010

Awesome teacher! Really funny and kept class interesting! She's super accommodating to students' needs, and truly wants you to succeed in her class. Great for non-bio majors!

5.0
3.0
BIO120
Nov 29, 2010

She understands that biology is not the strongest subject for most students taking the course. Hence "for non biology majors" She makes you learn and keeps it somewhat challenging. Also incorporates relevant information, somewhat interesting best teacher to take if you struggle with science.

5.0
2.0
BIO203
Apr 21, 2011

Take her! No exams or a final! Most of the assignments are in class and group. I learned a lot in this class because we weren't tested on stuff. Definitely an A if you just do what she asks. Probably the best class to take for STS for gen ed.

4.0
2.0
BIO203
Apr 25, 2011

I took Prof. Minor for Bio203. The only grades were in class assignments and projects -- no tests. While this may seem like a good thing, Prof. Minor was a very tedious grader and you actually had to do very well on the few assignments to get a good grade. I recommend her for meticulous people who want to earn an A.

4.0
3.0
BIOL123
Nov 16, 2011

Take this class if you're not a science major. I absolutely hate science and think this class is pretty easy. Attendance not mandatory, but if you don't go to class you definitely have to read the book and study a couple days before the test. Test questions are easy though and very broad, so you don't have to worry about learning specific material.

5.0
2.0
BIO123
Dec 13, 2011

I took Professor Minor for BIO123. I'm a pre-business major and HATE science and she made it actually really interesting. Don't buy the book, I never cracked it open and got an A in the class. I would suggest taking copious notes in class on her powerpoints because the tests come directly from them. She's very helpful and really funny ! Take her !!

5.0
3.0
BIO123
Dec 18, 2011

This is the class to take for non-science majors. If you don't pay attention and take notes in class, you won't do well. Never really used the book. Doing your mastering biology will really help your grade. She is a great teacher. She made this material very interesting.

5.0
1.0
BIO123
Dec 22, 2011

I'm a science minded person and I found this class to be a breeze. I was kinda unusual and I would warn non science people to pay attention in class and read definitions and graphs. I loved the teacher. She was funny and interesting. Labs were so awful though! Boring and slow as possible.

5.0
1.0
BIOL123
Apr 30, 2012

I literally HATE science and I managed to get an A in this class! As long as you show up to class and take detailed notes and study them the night before the test you'll make an A. She's really helpful and is super speedy on answering any questions you have via e-mail. She tells hilarious stories that somehow always manage to tie into the material.

5.0
1.0
BIO123
Aug 3, 2012

Great non-major class. SO easy. I loved Mrs. Minor! Going to class is really important.. I could tell a difference in my grades when I didn't attend. Do the Mastering Bio as soon as you possibly can, study like she says, and you'll easily get an A.

4.0
2.0
BIO123
Dec 18, 2012

Don't take for granted that this is an "easy class." If you do not attend you will have no idea what she is putting on the tests. If you want to easily pass, sit near the front and take notes on exactly what she says. If you want to actually learn, read the chapters in the book. If you need help, she responds to emails very quickly.

4.0
2.0
BIO123
Apr 17, 2013

She is a great teacher! She uses many different types of teaching that work for all learning styles. If you want and A sit in the front few rows and take notes. Its a great class and pretty easy to get an A

5.0
1.0
BIOL203
May 7, 2013

I love this woman! Super sweet, very friendly and lenient and will work with you if you need it. probably one of the easier STS classes, especially if you're a science major. a decent amount of outside work with 2 book reports and 2 papers but an easy A if you just try. no textbook is needed nor is it necessary to take notes. just show up.

5.0
2.0
BIOL123
Nov 6, 2013

This class was was awesome. She gives you everything you need to know to pass her tests during lecture. The homework is all online but you're able to use your notes and book to do it so its not hard. If you show up for classes, take notes, and pay attention to what she says you should have no problem making a good grade.

5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Nov 13, 2013

She is awesome! I had her for fall semester and she was awesome for not having class. we had a thurs night football game and she didnt have class friday b/c of it. Also she gave us an extra day off for thanksgiving. Shes super sweet. I wish she taught all my classes! If anyway possible pick her as your professor! Gave us extended due dates.

5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Nov 20, 2013

Best Science teacher I have had hands down! She is such a sweet lady and she is so funny during lectures. Get her at all costs! She is one of the nicest people I have met! you will love her!

2.0
3.0
BIOL1230
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2013

She is a very nice lady but not that great of a teacher. Class is basically non-beneficial due to her awful examples and the assumption that all students in there are very interested in biology. Does not stick to the syllabus either. Go to class every day or you WILL get screwed over.

5.0
2.0
BIO1230
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2013

Prof Minor was very willing to let students make up any missed work and extremely clear on assignments. She wasn't that easy to reach outside of class but overall the biology class I took was super easy.

5.0
1.0
BIO1230
Apr 26, 2014

Take this class! All you have to do is print out the powerpoints before and add in any comments she has. Very easy to make a high grade if you stay on top of Mastering and put in some work for the test

5.0
2.0
BIO1230
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2014

Professor Minor is awesome. She makes the lecture interesting and clarifies any questions or topics you have. She wants everyone to pass the class and provides a lot for test reviews and extra studying materials. Great teacher! Would recommend. Easy A if you put in a little studying and do the Mastering Biology

5.0
1.0
1230
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 24, 2014

Minor is great, I have dyslexia and ADHD and she did everything she could to help me pass the class. I love her class and learned that the anatomy of a human is kind of cool. I wish I could have gotten her for this coming semester.

5.0
3.0
BIOL1230
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2014

Professor Minor was my favorite professor this semester. Class is very well taught. Attendance not mandatory, but her classes are always interesting. She relates bio to really random, yet helpful things. I have always been horrible in science but I enjoy going to her class. Always there for you either by office hours, email and even text

4.0
3.0
BIOL1230
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2014

I really enjoyed Professor Minor's class!! She's funny and she only teaches the material that she feels is truly important. She keeps class interesting and the lectures never seemed like they ran too long. I learned a lot of stuff that I feel is applicable to actual everyday life.

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY1230
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2014

One of the best teachers I have had. Really nice and clear what you need to know!

4.0
2.0
1230
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

professor Minor is fabulous! she's very funny and makes lectures as entertaining as possible. I am a biology major and her class was a breeze. It is a little difficult for non science majors but do the mastering hw and go to class and you will be fine. She gives an optional final to replace a low test grade. Def would take her again! Love her!!

5.0
1.0
BIO123
Apr 2, 2015

love Love LOve LOVe LOVE

5.0
2.0
BIO1230
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2015

Professor Minor was and is my favorite professor here. She will work with you about test times and answer whatever questions you have. If you like bio, you shouldn't be bored in class because her lectures are fun. You will need to attend to get all the notes you need for the tests.

4.0
2.0
BIO1230
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2016

One of the best professor's at Clemson, she keeps the material interesting and the tests aren't bad at all. I went to class only a few times the whole semester and still got a good grade. She posts her lectures online too

5.0
3.0
BIO102
Grade: B+
Aug 16, 2016
Would take again

Great sense of humor, always willing to help outside of class. Reading the textbook might help prepare for exams, but not totally necessary. Exams are very fair and she tells you know exactly what to study. Highly recommend for non-biology majors.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Minor has great lectures, but reading the textbook and taking notes on the reading helps with better comprehension of the material

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
BIO1200
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Minor has great lectures, but reading the textbook and taking notes on the reading helps with better comprehension of the material. Start studying a little over a week before the exam

Gives good feedback
Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Professor Minor is an amazing professor. Her lectures are in depth and sometimes interactive. Reading the textbook will help you understand anything from the lecture, but make sure you go to class, it will be hard to pass if you don't. Exams are fair as long as you study because she tells you exactly what will be on it. Definitely a must take class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO1230
Grade: A-
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

Such a nice lady and amazing professor. She's so funny and her lectures aren't bad at all.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO1230
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2016
Would take again

Phenomenal. If you have the opportunity to have her as a professor, take her. Great lectures and tests are very straight forward. Very willing to help if students are struggling also.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Im a liberal arts major but have to take one more bio-ish class and Im trying to get into hers. Very accessible and understanding, you can tell she cares. Homework isn't hard but there is reading which you should do! Attendance wasn't required but its better to go. She makes lectures interesting and will sometimes have us get up and move around.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
1.0
BIOL2000
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Easiest class ever! Super easy A. No lectures, no notes, no reading. Homework every class but is super basic and takes 20-min max. A few papers, but are loosely graded. 2 group presentations. Minor is fun most of the time, but seems to pick favorites.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
BIO1230
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2016
Would take again

Awesome teacher. Pretty funny during class, makes the lectures interesting but tests are worth almost all your grade so be prepared to study. If you study though the tests aren't extremely difficult.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO1230
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

You will not go wrong with Professor Minor! I came into Clemson as a freshman communications major and her class helped me to find my true passion for human biology and I am now switching my major. Her lectures prepare you so much for the exam (as long as you take thorough notes) She has a way of explaining difficult concepts in a simple way.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

Take Professor Minor if you have the chance. She is a great professor who respects students time and that most students aren't biology majors. The class is straightforward, but Professor Minor throws in jokes when she can. Great professor.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO120
Grade: B+
Feb 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Did not impress me. For being a university professor, one would expect more involvement with students.

5.0
3.0
BIO1230
Mar 27, 2017
Would take again

Professor Minor is an amazing teacher to take if you are not a Biology or Sciences major. The class was hard because I'm not good at sciences, but if you study a lot you should get at least a B or A. Highly reccomend.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL1230
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

Professor Minor is my favorite professor at Clemson University! Her lectures are amazing and she really prepares you for tests. Her office hours are very helpful as well. Take Professor Minor's class!!!!!!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BIO1230
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2017
Would take again

I can't say enough good things about Professor Minor! She is very approachable in and outside of class, so if you make yourself present enough she will know your name even if you're in a class of 200. She posts all the lecture notes online so if you take notes and do the homework you will be fully prepared for her tests. Super funny and interactive

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
BIO120
Grade: A+
Oct 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Not very helpful

4.0
4.0
BIO1230
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

Managed to take one of my least favorite subjects and make me look forward to her class! While I did not do stellar (this class is tough), she was always there to help and her lectures were totally worth going to.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO1230
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

Professor Minor is amazing! She is very clear about what students are expected to know on tests and she goes over everything in class. You need to study for tests and have a deep understanding of the material but Professor Minor is always willing to help. She made me enjoy Biology.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Would take again
5.0
4.0
BIO1230
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

As a non-STEM major, I struggle with science. Luckily, Dr. Minor is very helpful. She is willing to work with you in and out of class, and she does a good job of making her lectures engaging. This class is tough. Show up and take good notes and study and you will get an A or B

Caring
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO1230
Grade: B
Mar 13, 2018
Would take again

I'm a non STEM major, so biology is naturally challenging for me. Professor Minor was super understanding and patient with non STEM major students. She is a great professor and does good lectures. Attendance isn't mandatory and the slides are online. The downside is the exams are very challenging and detail oriented.

5.0
2.0
BIOL1230
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

She's a really nice woman who makes it easy for non-majors to understand. She's patient and cool and will answer any questions you may have. That being said, I learned a lot of the course material in high school, so it wasn't very difficult for me. Slides are online, come to class, take notes, do the practice tests, and you'll get an A.

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIOL1230
Grade: B
May 3, 2018
Would take again

Go to class, it really helps. She doesn't take attendance, but she is a great lecturer and makes analogies to help you understand difficult concepts. Also make sure you stay on top of mastering biology assignments, if you don't do them on time, you lose points. 4 tests and an optional cumulative to drop lowest one. Tests are worth 90%.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
BIO203
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

She's really cool, but just don't miss class. Also, when you do things in class like debate make sure you pick the stance that she agrees with otherwise you just get a lower grade. Really dumb, but better than getting embarrassed in front of the class of the lowest grade.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
BIOL200
Grade: A+
May 14, 2018
Would take again

For Bio in the News she sets up the class super clear and simple. You show up and discuss articles you've read online through your assigned website and you write a brief write up about it. We ended up writing like a 2 page double spaced report on one of the episodes of Planet Earth II for our final and had a pizza party during it. Super easy & fun.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIOL2030
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2018
Would take again

Very unique class, most of the learning is done through reading nonfiction novels and short research assignments. Professor Minor loves to discuss the topic with students after class if you want to hang around and do so. This class is what you make of it.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
HONBIO1100
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

Absolutely loved prof. Minor! She was a great teacher and was so approachable. I was only in a class of 30, so I got to know her well. Would recommend!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

A very sweet lady. She really values learning over grades. That being said, all the material in her class is review from AP Bio. She has a ton of helpful tools to improve grades that are not offered in all classes, such as practice quizzes, a study guide, and an in class review session. Very good class for basic foundation of biology.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Christine was an excellent professor! This was her first year teaching BIO 1110, but it seemed like she was a veteran! If the class doesn't do well on tests, she is generous with extra credit. There are many opportunities to succeed in this class! Also, I can't get over how kind Christine is! She truly loves biology and truly loves her students!

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIO1100
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Lectures can be hard if you have no previous biology experience. Overall great class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Professor Minor is funny and cares about the success of her students a lot. Her lectures are based on the book so if you skip class you can easily just read the textbook plus she makes good review for the tests. She also gave a few opportunities to get a better grade when test scores were low across the board.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

She knows the material very well and is willing to help students outside of class. She also gives many resources for studying and offers chances to improve your grade. Would take again.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

She was an enthusiastic teacher that made the subject interesting. I could've made an A without attending because I read the book and took my own notes (her lectures were REALLY fast paced). I did A LOT of reading, but it was overall an easy A. Tests come from an online test bank and she gives you a practice test that has some of same questions.

5.0
2.0
BIOL1100
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

She gives bonus points for showing up to lecture, and you're expected to do the homework on your own without being reminded. This course is not a common exam so whatever she covers in class is what is on your exams. Her final is not cumulative. Honestly, she's an amazing professor, so just take her class and show up. It's an easy A or B.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

We used MyLab as our homework platform, and all of the answers can be found via google searches (or Chegg). She is an understanding lady who let our whole class do exam corrections for up to a whole letter grade increase when she does not usually do that. I benefitted from going to class, but you don't need to other than for attendance points.

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2019
Would take again

Amazing and very passionate about the topic.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

Minor is such a caring teacher, you can really tell that she wants all of her students to do well AND know the material really well. She is very good at explaining every step and is also available well before class for help. Work hard and this class will go very well.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIOL1100
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

You can definitely tell that Minor cares about biology. She gave pretty good explanations in class. I bought the online textbook and only used it for homework, but everything on the test was covered in lectures or online notes. Presentations were all posted online, which was really helpful.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Minor is not for the faint of heart, however, it is entirely possible to get a high A in her class. You just need to show up, apply yourself, do the study guides wayyyyyy in advance, and read the textbook. It is not an easy class by any means, but it is just a lot of memorization. Just read memorize the study guide.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Professor Minor is a good teacher and she knows what she's talking about when it comes to biology. She makes students work for it and really believes in the "you get the grade you work for" quote. She is available outside class, by appointment. She is definitely a hard teacher, but if you want to know biology, she's a good choice.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Minor is a solid choice for BIOL 1100. Her exam aren't common so what you learn in class is what will be on the exam. She does not always make her own test questions so the key often has many mistakes and no test is the same so you could have a harder exam than your classmates. This isn't fair but doesn't greatly impact overall class grade.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
BIOLHON1100
Grade: B+
Mar 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The notes and class material are great. Her lectures were enjoyable, but her honors class has a lot of extra homework. The grading on the honors assignments are very suggestive and it is extremely hard to improve on them from week to week. No rubric is given until after they are graded. Tests are unfair and pretty difficult.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: B-
Apr 11, 2020
Would take again

Minor is a very difficult professor but in a good way. She always makes it known what she wants us to know, she's very sweet when you ask her questions, and she's very understanding. I definitely recommend taking her if you want to legitimately learn the knowledge. However, you will have to put the work in!

5.0
4.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

If you want to learn Biology and develop a strong foundation, I would definitely recommend Professor Minor. She is not the easiest professor, thats for sure, but she really wants her students to succeed. She follows the syllabus, so the course is what you put into it. If you really put in the work to study, you'll most likely get an A or a B.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
4.0
1.0
BIO102
Grade: A
May 7, 2020
Would take again

Professor Minor is a solid choice for biol 1110. Her powerpoints are broad so it helps to attend class and read the online modules. She gives practice tests that are very similar to the real one. She also coordinates the labs so they line up pretty well. The course has interesting information and she is a solid choice.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIOL1100
Grade: B
May 19, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Minor is a great prof, the class is just difficult if you dont put in effort. She lays out exactly whats expected, you just have to study on your own time to excel in this class. Attendance counts as bonus, but lectures are well worth your time. Tests are 70% of your grade, so even one bad grade is hard to recover from. Easy B, attainable A.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Minor is my favorite professor yet. She is super accessible outside of class, even after you're done with her class & gives a fantastic foundation in biology. The labs are greatly help with class. I took her non-honors and honors section and loved both. Super engaging and interesting, even at 8 am! She is compassionate & loves her students!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
BIO1100
Oct 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests are extremely unfair.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
4.0
1.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Minor is super kind, understanding, and accessible outside of class. I took her honors section & it was a breeze, mostly bc I took AP bio in high school. Her tests allow cheat sheets and are all multiple choice. She gives plenty of assignments so one bad test won't ruin your grade. Take her!!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Minor is amazing! You can tell she loves teaching and is very knowledgeable in her subject. She answers emails quickly and is willing to help outside of class. The class is fairly simple as long as you put in the effort. She pretty much gives you everything you need to know for tests and allows cheat sheets on them too. I highly recommend her!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIOL1100
Nov 29, 2020
Would take again

Prof Minor was such a good teacher! This class was completely online because of covid, but she had everything organized in canvas and the videos and notes were thorough. If taken online, I would recommend paying attention in zoom as she answers a lot of questions. And study hard for her tests! Theyre 60% of your grade!

Test heavy
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
BIO101102
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I absolutely despised her as a teacher. I will never take her as a professor again. Rude and all of her tests are questions you would've never known from studying the material she gives. Sucked at online.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely loved taking Prof. Minor! She organizes the information you need very well and she goes in depth on any concepts that may be confusing. She is also easily accessible outside of class and she holds review sessions before all of the tests. You do need to put some work in to get a good grade, but overall I would definitely recommend.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Makes sure you understand material and explains different ways to understand it based on how you learn. Mrs. Minor really cares about her students and goes out of her way for them!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
2.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: C+
Feb 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her Biology lecture is nothing noteworthy. Its passable. The constant onslaught of biology work she does for online bio labs is ridiculous. Biology Labs 1 and 2 are often groups of two work sheets that are broken down into constant and incredible work loads. Endless paperwork. If you have to take bio lab take it in person. Avoid online bio lab!

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

overall the class was about normal but I received a 0 in the lab portion on a quiz for wearing shorts a single day.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Oct 19, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Minor is a really sweet lady. She genuinely cares about her students and communicates with them very well. She gets back to emails super fast and you are able to meet with her outside of class, basically at any time. The tests are pretty difficult but she really tries to help students understand the difficult concepts.

Test heavy
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIOL1100
Nov 4, 2021
Would take again

I really like Dr. Minor. I do not use my textbook (it is a personal choice) because she covers material well in her lectures. She gives things in the modules kind of like check for understanding questions that make an amazing study guide but her tests are HARD. They are applications based, so study and know concepts over nit-picky details.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIOL1101
Grade: C+
Nov 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The lab is just tedious and frustrating. Doesnt help you learn any concepts. My TA was really good but otherwise I wouldve hated it. The weekly quizzes are almost always on material that is difficult to study for beforehand. Half the time I gotta email em to correct the inaccuracies from the graders. Ridiculous. Too much work for only 1 credit hour

So many papers
Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Professor Minor was an awesome bio prof. The class structure is basically you doing notes before class and that is reinforced in class. Prof Minor really cares about you as a student and is supper accessible outside of class! Her class is pretty test heavy so you gotta study up for those. Her lectures are super engaging and is a great professor

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: B-
Dec 3, 2021
Would take again

overall, she was a great teacher, if you pay attention in class you should be good, her test can be tricky at sometimes but she is always available to help you!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIOL1101
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Minor is very kind and understanding! She cares about you and wants you to succeed but lab is A LOT of work.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Minor was a great professor and her lectures were also very entertaining. She was really kind and obviously wanted her students to succeed. Tests could be a little tricky at times, but there was usually some sort of curve. You do take a lot of notes outside of class and the corresponding lab is a lot of work, but it's manageable.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B-
Apr 19, 2022

If you are not an audible learner, do not take her. She just walks around talking and saying whatever is on her mind so it is hard to take notes.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Professor Minor really wants her students to succeed and really is passionate about the material. The exams are application heavy and can be a little challenging, but if you study and pay attention in class you can do well!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2022

She gave an unreasonable amount of work between the lecture and the lab. The modules are quite literally what she just repeats in class. Her tests are very hard and she curves maybe a point. She kind of just assumes you already have some background on the subject.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BIOL1101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

lab was mostly just annoying, but not actually the hard. it all depends on who your TA is but i think most of them were ok from what i heard. The homework is so annoying but it's honestly not that bad. chem lab is so much harder lol

Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
BIOL1111
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2022

BIOL1101 is slightly difficult. BIOL 1111 is aggravating. The amount of homework for such a small portion of your grade is atrocious. The pre-lab quizzes and practicals are incredibly specific and hard to study for. I do not understand how anyone would think this lab has an acceptable, even tolerable amount of difficulty.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Dec 23, 2022

This was my most difficult class because Minor does not try to explain things in depth, she just skims the surface of the info. It seemed like she was just showing off that she knew the information rather than trying to explain it in a way that we could learn from. You have to read modules that are disorganized, bad grammar, and have typos. AVOID!

Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: B+
Dec 25, 2022
Would take again

Prof Minor is the best teacher for biology majors. If you follow her study plan and suggestions, you should easily pass the class. Tests could be difficult, but are common sense if you study the modules, like she suggests you do. Homework is due every class day at midnight which are off the textbook. Go to her lectures, read the modules. TAKE HER!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

Professor Minor is an amazing professor and makes the lectures a lot less boring with her added commentary. Homeworks and in class assignments are very manageable, and exams are fair. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B+
May 6, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Minor really is a good teacher. You can tell she cares about her students and how well they are doing in not only her class but other subjects as well. l. Attendance is not mandatory, however you will only succeed by going to class. It is hard to understand the concepts without hearing her examples. She emails back within 30 minutes usually.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
BIOL1111
Grade: A
May 12, 2023
Would take again

she makes expectations so clear for lab. 100000x better than chem lab. you are aware of everything that is expected for every assignment. depends on your TA but grading is fair. the connection of lab to class is so impressive.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Sep 21, 2023
Would take again

Super nice helpful professor! Genuinely cares about and is interested in her students and wants them to succeed. You're expected to put in work(aka actually use the provided textbook-it's there for a reason) but she'll cover all required topics in class, just not to the depth needed to reach a level of mastery; you need to work for that yourself.

5.0
4.0
BIOL1101
Grade: B+
Nov 14, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Minor was super straightforward with every lab and made clear exactly what she was grading you on. Her labs are taught by TA students (love them). She responds to emails quickly and gives a good amount of work (very manageable when spread out with time).

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
2.0
2.0
BIOL1200
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Labs are very easy, but have a lot of grammatical errors and are sometimes confusing which gives off the impression that she doesn't care about this course because it is for non majors. Have never met her, because BIOL1200 is taught by TAs. Labs are equivalent to assignments that I had to complete in middle school. Would barely call this a Lab

Tough grader
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Minor is awesome! She will send you kind messages in Canvas if you improve on test scores, or get a good grade in general. You can tell she really cares about her students and is passionate about biology. You will have to read the modules she posts outside of class, because she doesn't go as in depth in lecture. I would take her if possible!

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Minor is the best science professor I have ever had; she gives amazing lectures and cares a lot about her students. Read her modules before and after class, as she will not go over every little detail in lecture. Her exams are fair and there are no surprises. Final wasn't cumulative. Responds quickly to emails too. Take her if you can!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIOL1101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

She does a great job at organizing the lab. The labs are coordinated with lecture which is nice; rubrics for EVERY assignment so you know exactly what to do if you put in the work. A fair amount of work each week but very manageable. Like all labs, TAs still make or break but they all grade fair. A great experience!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL1100
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

Professor Minor is a fantastique professor. She is very good at explaining concepts during lectures, and she posts videos of lectures. She also includes modules online with videos going over the material and condensed versions of the readings, which are very good for test prep.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Minor was a phenomenal teacher and I can't wait to take her again for Bio 2! Her lectures are easy to follow and she gives TONS of tips! You will have to do online assignments but they aren't that hard. Tests can include tricky questions but nothing that some studying can't solve.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

I would definitely recommend Professor Minor for this course. She is willing to help and take harder chapters slower if necessary, and she seemed to care about her students. Her test questions weren't always straight forward, but if you study the modules she lays out in Canvas well, then you should be just fine.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2024
Would take again

Take her, she is amazing! I took her for both BIOL 1100&1110. By far one of, if not the best professor I've had at Clemson. Make sure to do your homework and practice mini-exams, it is phenomenal practice. She is super nice and readily accessible by email (responds within minutes and in detail). She basically sets her class up for you to perform.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2024
Would take again

The way she does her online lectures makes different learning styles easily available! Also, she makes deadlines very clear, which is very helpful, especially if you rely on the lecture videos! She is very fair and the exams are very accurate to what she teaches in class and in the modules.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

If you are taking Bio lecture, take professor Minor! she is so much fun in lectures and she makes concepts easier to understand. She also has modules with detailed information about what is being learned in class and the modules are really helpful. She is also very accessible outside of class.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Again, Professor Minor shows how great of a professor she is. She knows the deal and knows what her students need to know for their futures in STEM. Follow the modules and do the practice tests to prepare for exams. Homework is helpful and there is a non-cumulative final. Take her!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIOL1111
Grade: A
May 1, 2024
Would take again

The biology lab is set up really well; there is rubrics for every assignment so you can always do well if you follow instructions. There was 2 lab reports and 2 practicals for the semester; study the kahoots and the powerpoints for the practicals and you should be fine. TAs are great!

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 4, 2024
Would take again

If you are taking BIO 1100 or 1110, TAKE CLASS WITH PROFESSOR MINOR. She is amazing. If you put in the work, you will do great in this course. She gives all the resources necessary to succeed in biology. She provides optional modules to watch before the lecture, which are super helpful! Also, DO THE OPTIONAL PRACTICE TESTS BEFORE EXAMS!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1110
Grade: B+
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Minor is awesome!!! I had her for BIOL 1110 and she's super understanding. She tells you what to expect on an exam and you have a much of in class assignments to boost your grade. However, she rarely gives extra credit. If she does it's usually for the final using the course evaluations.

1.0
1.0
BIO1110
Grade: B-
May 6, 2024

I had her for biology 1111 lab , she is the coordinator. She grades very strict and picks and chooses when to grade strict. Previous semesters I had an A, while doing the same amount of work. When I asked her about some confusion about my grade , she went and took more points off which I found to be extremely petty and uncalled for.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Minor was a great professor and was very good at lecture. All of her lectures were easy to follow and made sense, and she was great at letting us know what to study for exams. She was very nice and provided a lot of supplementary materials for any additional studying. I would definitely recommend her!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Prof Minor loves biology and it is clear in her lectures. Homework and ICAs are grade boosters. Exams are reasonable and easy if you do the practice exams and ICAs.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor Minor makes biology engaging. Her lectures are easy to follow, and she provides plenty of supplementary materials. unstuck AI was a lifesaver for practice tests - highly recommend!

5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Minor was an incredible professor. Her lectures were clear, and explained the content thoroughly. Her expectations are clear. She is tech-savy: posts all PowerPoint Slides, lecture recordings, and Extra help opportunities! My favorite professor of the semester, would defiantly take again!!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
BIO1100
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2024

repeats what is given on canvas in lecture, so there is really no point in going to class. she says that the questions in the modules can be used as a study guide, but they are no help at all. the tests are kind of hard and the questions have bad grammar/ are worded badly, honestly I would take someone else if you can.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

She is a very nice and fun professor who has very in depth modules you can use.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

I loved professor minor. I thought she was a great bio teacher and she is very passionate about the subject. Attendance isn't mandatory and all the material is in modules, however I found that hearing the material again was helpful. Her tests are very fair and there are PAL session if you need extra help. She also hosts review sessions before tests

5.0
1.0
BIO1100
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Minor is very kind and cares about her students. Her lectures are very straightforward and make it easy to understand the content. I took AP Biology in high school and her class was very easy. If you just go to class and read the modules she gives you, you will do very well. Her exams are a lot easier than other professor's exams.

Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

If you are a crammer & don't like going to lectures, then this class is for you. While Minor does great lectures and is hilarious, her modules on Canvas are incredible and you can easily not go to a single lecture and start studying the modules the night before the test and get an A everytime.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
BIOL1101
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Directions for the labs are very clear, as are rubrics for assignments, and TAs are good. The one complaint I had about her lab were the prelab quizzes. You have to do a reading over the next week's lab before you come and then you have a quiz on it. Sometimes the questions are very specific, so make sure you it read carefully and take good notes.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
5.0
BIO1100
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

She was a really good professor who really cared about her students. She gives a clear breakdown of what to study for exams with references and videos so you do not really need to go to the class but when you do she is very engaging.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Fabulous! Take her if the have the chance!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

Love this Professor and highly recommend!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
BIOL1101
Grade: B+
Jan 15, 2025

Had this professor for lab and the quizzes are quite difficult and so is the rest of the lab work. The course is technically fair if you prepare heavily. Otherwise, it will be difficult and not fun.

Tough grader
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: A-
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Minor is a great professor as she is really good at explaining the content. She posts her lectures online so attendance isn't mandatory. Her tests are hard, but some questions are questions from the homework!

Inspirational
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Apr 2, 2025
Would take again

A lot of stuff she says while lecturing is extremely important to the exams but sometimes is not listed on the powerpoints, you just have to pay close attention. She's really cool and cares about her students, she gives out her personal phone number in case anyone needs anything.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

She is a sweet lady who is very good at explaining confusing topics and the tests were always simple.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO101102
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Minor is very engaging in her lectures and does her best to make boring topics fun. Her practice tests often are the actual test questions on the exam, so if you and some friends come together, you can make a really good study set. She is super easy to get ahold of and is very accommodating with whatever you might need. I highly recommend her!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B+
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

Shes great!! Gives amazing information through modules, pictures, and homework assignments. She reuses a lot of homework questions and practice exams. She is super organized!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2025
Would take again

I like Professor Minor, but she would often talk way too fast and I would miss information that would be important for the tests. However, she posts recordings of her lectures which were helpful but still wish she would talk a little slower in class. The tests aren't super hard and are based on the homeworks so if you review those you'll be good.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2025

Idk why all of these ratings are so good. Everything she talks about in lecture is not on the exam. You have to study the homework so don't bother going to class. Also, lab SUCKS. She grades so strict for what?? Why is a one credit lab giving me hours of homework?? The world may never know.

5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: B+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

She's such a great professor and cares for all her students.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 2, 2025
Would take again

She's great and clearly cares a lot about what she's talking about, but pay close attention to the homework and any book material, she likes to test on things that she didn't cover in lecture, or just didn't go as in depth in compared to the homework she assigns

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
May 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Minor cares WAY more about her students than any other professor I've ever had. Her tests can be tough, but she tells you what you need to know. I got an A without once opening the textbook for anything but the homework. Biology 1110 is a tough class, but Minor is a good teacher with plenty of resources to help you succeed.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
BIO1110
Grade: A-
May 28, 2025
Would take again

To get an A on all of the tests JUST GO OVER THE HOMEWORK/ICA/PRACTICE EXAM. She literally uses the same questions and maybe throws in 2 or 3 questions that we haven't seen. You will literally get an A if you put all the homeworks and the other stuff all in a quizlet or a quizzzezz and study it. The questions were literally the exact same.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO1110
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2025
Would take again

She clearly loves what she teaches and she makes topics easy to learn. I skipped lectures for a while unit and just studied her unit summaries and got As on my exams. She is in charge of labs so she often relates labs to lectures. Majority of questions on exams are straight from the homework and practice exam so just study that and youre good.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
4.0
4.0
BIOL1111
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

She was my lab instructor and didn't grade too harshly

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

This class is really not that bad. Minor records all the lectures and the tests are similar to the practice tests. I would take her for bio if you could. If you pay attention in lectures and study a bit you will be fine.

Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Minor is so caring for her students and always really available outside of class. She reuses homework questions on exams so pay attention to those. Exams were pretty easy as long as you pay attention to the homework and ICA's. The lab was kinda tedious and work-heavy but easy as long as you try. If you can get her I would recommend.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Professor Minor is an amazing teacher, and it's clear she loves what she teaches. My biggest tip on getting an A is to rewatch the recorded lectures and takes in-depth notes there. She gives you far more than enough resources to thrive in this class. Study for the exam gradually, and DO NOT CRAM before each exam. Recorded lectures were a lifesaver.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
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