4.6

Cindy Abbott

Health Science - California State University Fullerton

4.6
Quality
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4.6
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
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100%

Would Retake

95

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What Students Say

Easy tests as long as you take great notes

HESC101 - 5.0 rating

She is very clear and does not trick you on her exams

HESC101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

92%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (2)
Pass (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 9 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
Pass: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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Reviews (95)
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HESC101
Mar 26, 2004

easy class, easy projects, easy tests

5.0
2.0
HESC101
May 1, 2004

GO TO CLASS! LECTURE NOTES GURANTEED A!

5.0
1.0
HESC101
May 8, 2004

Super easy class, lots of interesting topics covered. Friendly energetic teacher

5.0
2.0
HESC101
May 19, 2004

Easy class! Just go to class and take notes and listen very well. Easy projects. Get a B easily. But you have to work for the A. I love her, she has the best sense of humor.

5.0
2.0
HEALTH101
May 21, 2004

Extremely easy! If you're looking for a fun class and no pressure at all, this class is right for you. The project is not hard and tests are okay. The class is so much helpful. Prof. is so nice and willing to answer all of your concerns.Recommended class!

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
May 23, 2004

Nice, fun, understandable, easy professor

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Jun 14, 2004

toooo easy. just dont mess up on any exams.

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Jun 14, 2004

Great easy teacher.. Class is very easy..

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Jun 15, 2004

cool easy teacher.. just pay attention to her lectures and you'll be fine

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Jul 28, 2004

Easiest class *ever*. If you have a good grasp of common sense and basic health issues, you'll definitely get at least a B. Her attendance policy is really lax also.

4.0
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HESC101
Aug 5, 2004

I got a C because the damn tests were hard. It's a very helpful class in life, but I think there are easier teachers to take for this course.

5.0
2.0
HS101
Aug 26, 2004

She is a very attentive profesor..very helpful, and honest, easy if you go to class all the time..you just take notes! Overall a very good and fun profesor!

5.0
2.0
KNES302
Nov 16, 2004

she was cool and helps for the ewp

2.0
3.0
SEXED
Dec 3, 2004

doesnt do enuff practical

4.0
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HESCI101
Grade: Pass
Dec 12, 2004

Very Good professor! She's a must for anyone taking a health science 101 class. She only gave us 2 small projects, a midterm, and then a final..very understanding, kind of humurous, and just overall interesting..

5.0
2.0
HEALTHSCI101
Jan 16, 2005

The class is very easy as long as you attend class and take notes. The test are also easy if you are knowledgable of the material. She is a funny professor and knowledgable of the subject. I attended class regularly, took notes, and didn't read the book, yet I got a "B".

5.0
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HEALTH
Apr 25, 2005

She is very nice and helpful.

5.0
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HESC101
May 4, 2005

She is one of my favorite teachers! She makes it fun to come to class. If you show up and take notes, you will easily get an A. Had 2 small projects, no biggie.

4.0
2.0
HEALTH101
May 28, 2005

Take her! Easy and fun class!

5.0
3.0
HESC101
May 29, 2005

Great teacher, knows what she is talking about!!!

4.0
2.0
HELSCI101
Jun 8, 2005

A must take teacher! Very informative, interesting and she appears to have a genuine interest for the students!

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Jul 10, 2005

Great and easy!

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jul 27, 2005

She is a very fun professor. Very interesting class about the overall human body and the health of it. She made it easy to learn. Exams were multiple choice and somewhat easy. Really didn't need the book. I would definately would recommend her.

5.0
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HESC100
Jul 27, 2005

2 exams, a project and paper. The project is basically going to get your health checked. the paper is basically write about it with her guidelines. test are multiple choice about 50 q's. she's scary on the first day, but after her lectures and talking to her she's nice. I was 2 points from an A and she didnt give it to me. So got a B for the class.

4.0
2.0
HESCI101
Aug 19, 2005

Great teacher..you can tell she has a genuine interest for the subject...2 papers and a project make up the whole semester..never boring..a must take for health!

5.0
1.0
HEALTHSCI101
Aug 24, 2005

Loved this class!! Awsome teacher... down to earth!

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Aug 26, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HEALTHSCIENCE
Aug 30, 2005

She is the best teacher ever!!!

5.0
2.0
HEALTHSCIENCE
Aug 30, 2005

Overslept for two of the midterms...she still let me retake them..she's awesome!

5.0
2.0
HEALTH101
Grade: A+
Sep 2, 2005

great teacher, really cares about her students and funny.

1.0
1.0
PREVFIRSTAID
Sep 14, 2005

The best class ever and you never homework... just hands on with the equiptment.

5.0
1.0
HESE101
Nov 18, 2005

she's such an easy professor and is really understanding for most situation regarding late work. Doesn't take attendance and her midterms are easy as long as you take notes. She's really good and funny everyday....

5.0
1.0
HEALTHSCIENCE
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 28, 2005

This professor is really nice. She really shows effort and considerations for her students. She goes out of her ways to find informations to help you out so you don't have to do it yourself. She is a very compassionate teacher and friendly. Class is easy if you take notes because the tests are based from class notes.

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Dec 17, 2005

Easy class, no Homework, Two projects very easy and three tests. Do not buy the book it is a waste you don't have to read it instead read your notes because that's where the tests come from. Just buy the worksheets and if you know someone photo copy them. The tests can be tricky but it's an easy class, I got a B without studying much.

5.0
2.0
HEALTHSCIENCE
Jan 30, 2006

very interesting lectures... makes class fun with her daily jokes...don't buy the book, not necessary... just attend daily to take GOOD notes because that's what all her midterms and finals are on... don't miss any lectures and study for final and midterms... you should be fine... she's really easy!!

4.0
2.0
HESC101
May 12, 2006

chill class..dont buy book or worksheets..take notes and study those ullget at least a B

5.0
1.0
HEALTH101
Jun 9, 2006

easy teacher. talks about her family and uses them as an example to lessons. everything you learn is useful, 2 projects=cake! nice lady, take her.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Jun 18, 2006

Nice lady............fun and interesting to talk to. Dont buy the book, not necessary. I never cracked it and I recieved an 'A' in the class. Easy!!! Just go to all of the lectures and take good notes. Highly Recommend!

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Nov 7, 2006

Easy class. I read the comments last semeser about the book not being needed..seroiulsy i never opened it once and you just dont need it unless these a subject unclear to you. Now i wish i would have not bought the book. Test are a little tricky. Lectures are intresting. half of the material is common sense and the other half u should memorize.

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Nov 16, 2006

Great teacher! Easy and fun to talk to. Easy class, textbook not needed. Attendence is mandatory only because you need to take notes. But it's a fun and chill class so going isn't a drag.

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Dec 13, 2006

Nice instructor. easy overall. Very funny and realistic. She gives 2 midterms, 1 paper, and 1 project. Need to attend class because notes are really important. Book never needed unless you missed class. Take her, you will learn a whole lot from her.

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Dec 15, 2006

DONT BUY THE BOOK IT ISNT NEEDED ONLY GET THE WORKSHEETS BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THEM. GO TO CLASS BC YOU WILL NEED IT FOR THE TEST AND SHE IS A FUNNY LADY. TWO SMALL PROJECTS, REMEMBER TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BC IF YOU DONT YOU WILL BE DOCKED POINTS.

5.0
2.0
HES101
Jan 12, 2007

The class was enjoyable. Just take good notes and don't delay working on projects.

5.0
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HESC101
Jan 19, 2007

I really enjoyed this class. The way she teaches and explains things is so easy to understand. She uses examples by telling stories about her daughter a lot. Attendance is not mandatory. THE BOOK IS NOT NEEDED it is a waste of money if you buy it. Overall, she is one of the best teachers I've had.

5.0
1.0
HEAL101
Apr 24, 2007

ms. abbott was hilarious in your comments about life..you can tell that she really loves what she teaches and is very knowledgable. I learned a lot more than i expected or even wanted to..the last 3 weeks are the best...becus the subjects are so funny..! we watched movies a couple of times..and she brought lots of examples like the food comparison

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Jun 22, 2007

Ms. Abbott is realy helpful, AMAZING u should take her...easy class, interesting, all multiple choice exams, ALLOWS MAKE UOS EASILY!!very nice teacher

5.0
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HESC101
Jul 18, 2007

She is very funny and very knowledgable. You will definitely learn a lot from her. Best health teacher ever.

5.0
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HEALT100
Jul 26, 2007

i absolutely loved this class! professor abbott was so nice and funny. even though attendance was not mandatory, her class was not one that you would hate going 2 her stories are very funny and relatable and she is a genuinely nice woman i loved her n after hearing the stories she told about her daughter i wish she was my mom! easy class, loved it!

5.0
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HESC100
Oct 25, 2007

This professor was absolutely one of the best professors I have ever had. I believe more professors like her should teach upper division courses. I know many juniors and seniors will appreciate her help, caring, and her great sense of humor.

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Nov 15, 2007

She's so energetic even early in the morning. I loved her, she's very entertaining and interested in what she teaches

5.0
1.0
HEALT101
Dec 19, 2007

easy class, easy teacher, awesome teacher! very helpful. take notes and your ready for the test. class isn't boring only like twice but she is really funny and she says some crazy things. great teacher if i took another health class i would definitely look for her!

4.0
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HESC101
Feb 8, 2008

she's so awesome and super mother-like. she's the kind of woman you can open up to easily. she's really funny and you can tell she really cares about what she is talking about. take her!

5.0
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HSCI101
May 5, 2008

She is very fun. I loved her lectures and the way she applied her stories.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
May 15, 2008

I want to be like her when I'm a grown-up! Also, don't even buy the book.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
May 20, 2008

Easy C. No text book. Take her!

5.0
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HESC101
Jul 5, 2008

Cindy Abbott is an awesome teacher! Fun, interesting topics, and things you'll remember the rest of your life. We discussed real world topics every day. Plus, I never left her class without a huge smile. She's the type of teacher who really cares to make a difference in her student's lives. I wish more teachers were like you Mrs. Abbott!

5.0
3.0
HESC101
Jul 24, 2008

I loved going to her class! it was the highlight of my day. Her stories were so interesting and the classes was more for todays world with health. Very interesting and fun class!! Not super easy tests but basic.

5.0
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HEALT100
Dec 11, 2008

Really good and fun teacher, I really enjoyed her class and learned a lot, but it wasn't a hard class!

5.0
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KNES100
May 27, 2009

The material is presented clearly and in an interesting manner. She adds personal anecdotes. She is a very smart and funny woman. Very admirable. You don't need to buy worksheets because she provides them online for free. Book isn't needed either. I would suggest taking this class whether you need extra units or not. Very useful info.

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2.0
HESC101
Jul 5, 2009

I took Cindy's Health 101 class in the fall '08. She is by far the best and most motivated teacher I have ever had! She extremely cares for each student and she has made a huge positive impression on me. CSUF is very lucky to have such a great teacher on their staff!! I wish there were more teachers like Cindy.

5.0
1.0
HEALT101
Dec 24, 2009

I took her for health sci 101. She is an awesome professor. She tells funny stories in class and relates them to the material that makes you grin at the end of her sentence. Awesome professor. Good gpa booster, looked forward to hearing her stories in class.

5.0
1.0
ABCHESC
Dec 25, 2009

Best professor ever, this is the class that i loved coming to everyday. The topics are extremely interesting and the way she teaches will never get you bored (high energy) dont buy the book I got a B. Proff Abbot is an amazing woman who is so positive about life and its contagious. I wish there was more proff like her.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Jan 13, 2010

abbot is amazing! she comes to class everyday full of energy and keeps the class intersting. she has the funniest stories. there is 3 easy tests (all multiple choice) and 2 other easy assignments. great class.

5.0
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HESC101
Feb 26, 2010

Class is extremely easy. Just read over the notes a few days before the exam and you'll be fine. Her exams are directly from the notes. There are two REALLY easy assignments and 3 VERY easy exams. An A is highly achievable in this class.

5.0
2.0
HSCE101
Jun 10, 2010

Very entertaining. Easy class. take lots of notes for the test (multiple choice).

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Jun 28, 2010

You never had to turn in your homework...

5.0
3.0
HEALT0021
Nov 18, 2010

Great professor, had a lot of insight... and also managed to keep not so interesting topics fun to learn. She also referred me to loveforbartending.com and I was able to get a part-time job on the weekends to help pay my way through school.

5.0
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HESC101
Jan 8, 2011

I initially took this class just for the three units to graduate, but ended being a lot of fun. The topics were interesting and Prof. Abbott can be hilarious. Do not need to buy the textbook because all we do are worksheets and they can be found online. The worksheets and lecture are all she tests on. Highly recommended!

4.0
2.0
HESC101
May 24, 2011

I enjoyed class. Recommended!

4.0
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HESC7
Jul 20, 2011

I learned so much from her. The class is very interesting. She's very helpful and chill. All the stuff you learned from this class, you can be able to performed it outside the. I recomend to take her!

5.0
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HESC101
Sep 15, 2011

She is very passionate about what she teaches. Exremely nice too! STUDY EVERY BIT OF LECTURE NOTES. Write down all she says, because it will be on your tests. Make sure to get a good grade on the first test, because it is a foreshadow of your grade in the class. Take her, she's easy, but write down everything/and study :)

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Nov 18, 2011

This class was awesome. Recommend! Cindy is so fun and upbeat and makes every class interesting and will for sure keep you engaged. there is no homework what so ever. we take notes everyday and there is a short project that literally takes an hour to do. overall, amazing teacher! take her for any class!

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Nov 26, 2011

Great teacher! Doesn't take roll, very easy project and test!

4.0
2.0
HESC101
Dec 8, 2011

She was funny and interesting and I was actually able to pay attention and learned a lot from her. Her tests are easy if you pay attention in class. Take her.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Mar 19, 2012

GREAT TEACHER!! i took notes every class, never studied for a test and got a c+ test average and A+ project average leaving me a B in the class. She is very clear and does not trick you on her exams. Highly recommended!!

5.0
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HESC101
Jul 19, 2012

Great Class!

5.0
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HESC101
Aug 4, 2012

This teacher was a little nutty but really friendly and wanted to help. She doesn't take role and doesn't miss class. She doesn't round your grade so if you have a 89.75... you have a B. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK if you come to class and somewhat pay attention you are going to do well in her class.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Sep 17, 2012

Dr. Cindy Abbot is one of the best Health Science professors at CSUF. She genuinely cares about YOUR HEALTH. She is not there to just teach you, she is there to help you make the RIGHT decisions in life about YOUR health. EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE HER!

5.0
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HESC101
Nov 2, 2012

cindy is the best teacher i have ever had. she was very helpful and a little nutty but very very awesome and her husband is a "stud muffin" ;) the class is easy if you take notes but you can always ask her questions and she will help you pass.

3.0
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HESC101
Dec 18, 2012

This class is no joke. She might be a cool person with lots of energy and all, but her method of testing is really odd. If you read past reviews, they say to pay attention when you come to class. PLEASE DO!!! Every single thing she says - write it down because you'll be tested on it. Some stuff she says doesn't even pertain to the material. No good

4.0
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HESC101
Jan 20, 2013

Cindy is really funny and tells a bunch of stories. Her projects and homework were really easy. DON'T BUY THE BOOK. We never used it. Your notes are your study guide so listen all the time and write things down.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Jan 20, 2013

How to pass her class guide: Buy a tape-recorder, next slap that thing down the desk during her lectures, take nap, after her lectures take notes of everything she said since it will be in the exam. Final step, earn A. Informative class, I like.

5.0
3.0
HESC101
Jan 21, 2013

She had a great amount of energy and kept me awake at 8:30 in the morning. DO NOT buy the book. The tests are based strictly on lecture.

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Nov 15, 2013

Amazing teacher, I already want to take this class again! I believe she stands up there and teaches every day because she cares about her students lives. Take this class, it is amazing and fun

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Nov 15, 2013

Fair, opinionated, and weird in an innocent, goofy way. SHe cares about her students, not as much as the grade but with us bettering ourselves to be healthy and active. Believes in what she teaches. Keeps it interesting. If you take notes you'll do just fine. Exams are straight forward, but overwhelming with all that you are being tested on.

3.0
3.0
HESC101
Dec 20, 2013

Nice instructor but no power points and no help what so ever. You either need to be an excellent note taker or you need to memorize her book to get an A. She grades the assignments very generously but she nails you with the final exam.

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HESC101
Dec 29, 2013

Looooved her class. You learn sooo much. She's hilarious. And her personality is awesome. Just go to class and take notes skim your notes a little before every test and you'll pass without a doubt.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Grade: A
May 6, 2014

Professor Abbott is an excellent teacher. She's hilarious and if you've read anything about her, very inspirational. The class itself is entirely comprised of her spoken lectures, no powerpoints. Just take good notes and you will be totally fine. Do NOT buy the book. Seriously. The project is simple and her tests are straight from lecture.

5.0
1.0
HESC101
May 18, 2014

MUST TAKE! She's hilarious. She's very energetic and makes the material easy to learn and remember. She brings in things so you can see what she's talking about. Do not buy the textbook, just write down everything she says. She doesn't use Powerpoints but she does upload them online for extra reference and notes. Easy B for sure.

5.0
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HESC101
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2014

Great attitude about class and life. She gets injured a lot and climbs mountains and is knowledgeable about things. Very clear and uses good visual aids. Don't need book if you come to class. Not a hard class at all, recommend!!!

5.0
1.0
HESC101
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2014

Such a GREAT teacher! Everything is lecture based, so make sure you attend class. But on the plus side, you do NOT have to waste your money buying the book :) She is HILARIOUS and makes class fun to attend! Easy tests as long as you take great notes.

5.0
2.0
HESC101
Oct 13, 2015

She is very nice and funny at times. Just make sure you go to class so you won't miss the notes because all the test are based on the notes that she gives you. Overall, a nice and easy class.

1.0
3.0
HESC101
May 18, 2016

DO NOT TAKE unless you're fine with a 50 question scantron where HALF of it is True/False. 3 exams(2 midterms 1 final). All points are weighed equally. 1 Project point 1 exam point. Extremy specific questions in TRUE/FALSE. Gets off topic and rants, yet says that everything covered in the class is on the test. WOULD NOT TAKE AGAIN.

1.0
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HESC101
Grade: C
May 18, 2016

3 tests and 2 projects. The tests are based solely off her lectures so if you don't take notes you won't pass and she doesn't use powerpoints. She made the tests way more difficult than they had to be and then she doesn't use the + or - system. I finished with 79% but got a C. Don't take this class!! It ruined my semester GPA. Take anyone else!!

5.0
2.0
HES101
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Professor Abbott is a great professor. The class is not difficult to pass but you must show up to class in order to get a good grade. The exams are heavy on lecture material because there are examples that she includes that were mentioned in class.

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

92%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (2)
Pass (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 9 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
Pass: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.06 avg change
May
Jun
Jul
Oct
May
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HS101

5.0

(1)

KNES302

5.0

(1)

HEALTHSCI101

5.0

(2)

HEALTH

5.0

(1)

HESC100

5.0

(2)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

SEXED

3.0

HSCI101

3.0

HEALT0021

3.0

HESC100

2.5

HS101

2.0

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