Dr. Howard's class covers difficult material and the tests are hard. She does help by grading on a curve, and if you want a good grade the extra credit is worth alot of points. I found enviro bio to be a worthwhile class.

Env. bio it was a fairly easy class. do the extra credit the extra credit really helps and you don't really need the book. I don't think I read a single chapter in it I went over her handouts and make sure to write in the margins of her handouts cause the test will cover the material that she talks about in class that arent on the notes

Good teacher if you don't miss the classes and always take notes!!

She is a pretty good teacher, but her tests can be difficult if you don't study. Study the handouts really good and you can pass the class and even get an A. Not recommended for education majors as easy biology class or A.

A fairly hard class, but it is a senoir level. I made 80's on everything and still made an A becouse of the extra cridit. She offers 25 points on top of you final adverage. Study harder for the extra credit than the test. If you show up to class you can pull a 60 or 70 without studying. Get 20 points added on, and presto there is your A :)

She teaches well but hardly to follow sometimes. If taking notes and miss no class, easy to get an A and extra credit as well. (but so hard on references). Anyway, class is boring

I had this teacher not only for classes but an advisor. Love her, she is the best. She is willing to work with you on just about anything that is legite. Study, she does want you to learn. Friendly and courteous.

Her lectures are easy to understand and her tests are fair. As long as you study your notes you will do fine. She gives pleny of opportunites for extra credit.

She will give you alot of opportunities for extra credit..about 20 possible points that can be added to your final grade! She provides you with the lecture notes. The tests are sraight from the notes..you only need the book for the extra credit problems. Easy A..just study her lecture notes and that's it!!

Great Class

All you need to do to get an A in Dr. Howard's class is STUDY her lecture notes. Dr. Howard is very personable & easy to talk to. She will work with you as long as she sees you trying.

Just study the notes. She says to read the chapters to get an A, but..I didn't and got an A. If you are pre-med, this material is so boring. Thus, take it in the summer to get it over with. She is nice and she shares her knowledge very well. She is passionate about the Ecosystem, so be prepared!

I've had her twice now, and will have her again in the spring. She is a great teacher. This is how a class is supposed to be, not an automatic A but not so hard you are beating your head against the wall. She is very helpful and very kind. She is also the one you need to talk to about going on the Brazil trips. Highly recomend her!

Great teacher! Very knowledgeable over the material and very passionate. If you are premed this class can be boring but she tries her heart out to capture the interest of all her students.

I have had her for many courses and as my advisor. She is extremely knowledgable, very helpful, but not a doormat. You have to study and work in her classes. But she honestly wants you to succeed and learn, so if you seek help, she'll bend over backwards to give it.

She is a Great Teacher! All you have to do is go to her class every week and study the lecture notes. She never uses the book, and gives a lot of potential extra credit. Overall a good teacher.

Super easy. She teaches off power point, and that's exactly what the test is over. The book is really clear if you don't go to class and don't understand the slides

Amazing Professor.. Never even bought the book. It is not needed. Everything is off her lecture powerpoints. Had family issues and she was so helpful on letting me make up test. I missed most of the classes. Just study powerpoints and you will pass. So nice!

Dr. Howard is a really good professor. She is passionate about the material she teaches and wants students to succeed. UHCL is lucky to have her.

Amazing professor! Super nice. Everything that was on the exam was on her powerpoint notes. Made lecture as interesting as possible. Easy as long as you study notes and listen to lecture in class. Highly recommend!

Great professor! she loves what she teaches and the material is crystal clear. didnt used the textbook at all.

Great Prof!

Great professor. Loves what she teaches. Go to class & pay attention and it's easy to ace her exams.

She makes the class very interesting. Her exams are very clear, make sure you attend class, print the PP slides and take notes. Don't purchase the book, it's not needed. I really enjoyed this class.

I really enjoyed her class. She is a pleasure to work with. Material is relevant to real life and I DID NOT get open book tests. I had to work for my grade. I would take her again in a heartbeat. She is passionate about her work and I admire her enthusiasm. Take her if you like human professors that respect you.

She is an awesome teacher; however, I am NOT a science major so I had a difficult time. She offers 3 test with optional makeup/replacement final. Study the powerpoints and go to class. She will keep you most of the time. She has a passion for science and I love that about her.

Tests were kinda tricky, but she is overall very pleasant.

I took Dr. Howard this summer for the 5week face 2 face. She was fair and offered 2 opportunities for extra credit. Her exams were reasonable though there was alot of material covered each unit. If you actually read and studied the material often you could get an A. I would definitely take her for another course. She really cares about her students

Dr. Howard is a very fun professor. Ecology isn't the most fun subject but she makes it bearable with her jokes. 3 tests and an optional final to replace lowest grade. Every DETAIL matters. That's the downside to the class. Save your money and don't buy/rent the textbook, Slides she provides is all you need.

only 3 grades!! tests have a lot of information. i studied power points a lot. curved all tests which was great. gave 2 extra credit opportunity, definitely take advantage of this. she is very kind and responds well to email.

I've taken several of Dr. Howard's classes and she is amazing. Her test can be hard if you don't know the material. It's not about memorizing the slides, it about really understanding the concepts.

Dr Howard is very friendly and approachable and is passionate about teaching. However, the exams are very difficult and pretty detail-orientated. I always walked in feeling confident about the exams and left unsure of passing. There's only 3 grades for this class Exam1,2,3. No HW although I think it would be beneficial and a good way to help study

Great teacher, have had her for many classes at UHCL. She's difficult to get in touch with via email because she's so busy. Clear about grading criteria, and the tests are specific and tough, but she gives a lot of opportunity for extra credit via "note sheets" that you can use on tests. TAKE HER! She's worth it!

Dr. Howard uses her experience to deliver an incredible amount of information in a short amount of time. There is no guesswork with her: she tells you exactly what you need to do to be successful in her class. She is willing to o above and beyond for students willing to put in the extra effort to truly be successful inside and outside of class.

Dr. Howard is awesome! She really cares about her subject and students and it shows in class. She is always willing to help.

Dr. Howard has been the most influential professor in my time at this school. She has a true passion in teaching for environmental studies. If you show up to class, listen to what is said, and concept the material, it is an easy A. Everything that is on her slides, will be on the test. The point is to understand the material, not memorize slides.

Dr. Howard is an amazing professor and mentor. I had the pleasure of taking two classes with her and I wish that I could have taken more. She's quick to help you if you have questions and is very receptive to feedback. She's the reason all of the pre-med students switch to Environmental Biology.

This was her first time online class. Two online tests 350 points based on powerpoints and notes. They were short answers and essays, 2 hours was not enough, do not copy paste, discussions and summarize 2 primary articles on effect and sources of microplastics. Do not drop the class even if u are failing, she will work with you.

She's a great teacher and really cares about the environment! If you read her power points and show up for the live lectures (Zoom meetings), you'll pass without hesitation. The key is to pay attention and retain the information.

I have mixed feelings but in this class you really have to study every lecture and notes she puts on blackboard . If you miss class she usually records her lectures from zoom and puts it on blackboard so you won't miss anything. She gives opportunities for extra credit. The exams are hard but if you studied you will be okay.

Dr. Howard is a great professor. Her lectures are comprehensive. The class is only based on 3 grades, so studying and preparing for exams is very important. Great class!

This class is a lot of material and is a lot of reading but is relatively easy. The grading criteria is very clear and straightforward. She is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and was very approachable. If you don't like the material it could be boring, but I found it fascinating! Review alot before exams. All info is on powerpoints.

Cindy Howard is a precious gift to this planet. Her lectures are excellent. She is hilarious and kind. I've had her for 4 classes now and loved all of them. Her lecture exams are very difficult, but she offers lots of opportunities for extra credit. If you participate and ask questions in class, she will bump your grade at the end of the semester.

It's been a few years and I still remember everything this woman taught me. She was kind, supportive, and direct, all qualities I admire. She genuinely cares and ensures the course prepares you for your next steps. For me that next step was grad school, and the work I put into her class helped me tremendously in my graduate work. Thank you Dr. H

Dr. Howard is amazing, her score shouldn't be so low! She let all students makeup the points they missed on the first report outline. She put together a handout titled "issues encountered on Exp 1 report outline" and went over it with us before allowing us to correct our reports for all points missed. Take her, you'll regret it if you don't!!

Dr. Howard is great, the reviews don't line up with her actual classes. She was extremely fair in her grading criteria and even offered extra credit. There are tests AND QUIZZES which are helpful in boosting your grade. I am not fond of ecology but found the class interesting from her.

She is a very nice teacher. 3 exams but gives extra credit opportunities of up to 50 pts. I would say for the exams some material wasn't present in the textbook or the slides. However, it's easy to pass you only need to hit 210 pts to pass with a C. I would take this teacher for an easier load off homework but prepare to study for a good grade.

She goes really slow through the slides, which I disliked. This class is only graded by 3 exams only, 300 pts total, with the exception of 2 extra credit opportunities worth 45 pts total. She makes the final optional, with the chance to replace your lowest exam grade.

Professor Howard seemed very kind and genuinely interested in the material which always makes for a better learning experience. The in-person classes were optional and exams were online. The only downside was that aside from 2 extra credit options, the class is only graded on a few exams which can weigh heavily.

Invaluable instruction with encouragement and an expectation that challenged me. The most influential professor in my career.

Dr. Howard is an amazing professor who engages with the class and does her best to make it fun and interesting to her students. 3 test grades for the course with ample opportunity for extra credit. Be sure to watch the videos assigned for outside of class as the tests do pull questions from them. And ask questions if you don't understand something!

As long as you pay attention in class you will be perfectly fine on the exams. She typically offers at least 10% of your grade as basically free extra credit assignments. I have taken her for multiple classes and wish I could have taken her for more. She will even help with choosing courses to take. Her help was MUCH better than my advisors.