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Reviews (92)
Claire is the besttttt!!! She just started & I hope she sticks around forever. I hated science all together and after taking her class I just want to learn more. The learning environment is great! After 2 years at MCC I can honestly say this was the best class I ever took. Not too much HW Tests are straight from what you learn in class. TAKE HER!!!
I took Oceanography with her and quite honestly didn't know anything about the subject beforehand. I ended up learning so much and it wasn't hard at all! Claire's one of the nicest teachers you'll ever have. She makes sure that her students understand the material and will go over whatever they don't understand. I highly recommend taking her!!
I took Geology with Claire and after taking that course with her it inspired me to register for her Oceanography class. She is one of the best teachers i have ever had. Not only does she explain things in a way you can understand and grasp the material, but she makes the class fun as well. She genuinely cares about her students. Best prof by far.
TAKE HER
DOWN TO EARTH BUT VERY PROFESSIONAL. GIVES REVIEW SHEETS. I WISH CLAIRE TOUGHT EVERY SUBJECT!!! SHE IS SO HELPFUL AND FLEXIBLE TO YOUR NEEDS. TAKE HER!!!
ever hear of the butterfly effect..that is how Claire teaches. You want to go to class and she makes you want to learn. I didn't even like science until I took her course. Now I can't get enough. And to top it off she is beautiful and funny.
I love this professor so much because she understands us and adapts to our different personalities. she knows the material and has her way of sticing it in your brain. IF YOU DONT TAKE HER, YOU WONT REALIZE WHAT A FOOL YOU WERE UNTIL U FAIL TAKING ANOTHER TEACHER. she is hot and she is the best in this science thing...love that Geology chick
Claire is one of the best professors i have had at middlesex!!... i love her.. love her class... i was doubting whether or not to be a scientist but i have no doubts now... she's funny, she knows science and she makes it easy to learn... and you never want to miss her class... take her you won't regret it!!
She is very good professor. She is very understanding. Take her. That's all I can say. She is THE best professor.
Claire is one of the best professors I ever had, she is caring and thoughtful. If you don't understand something she makes you feel very at ease and takes the time to explain it until you get it.
Claire is the best. You have to work for your grade, but it's very fair. She goes out of her way to help her students and is very patient if you are having trouble with anything. You learn a lot in her class and she makes it fun. She is a great person and was the best professor I ever had. Love her!
encouraging and extremely patient. has an incredible knowledge of geology and explains things very clearly. great personal stories from her travels, she's done a lot of fieldwork and the pictures&stories are neat. really funny too. she sparked my interest in science like I was 8 years old again. can't say enough good things about Claire.
Claire is the BEST! I hated science entering but loved this part of it leaving. She makes learning fun and she really does know her stuff. She has no problem explaining ANYTHING, her power points are always accurate and she so cool. Eating, cell phones she's fine just don't overdue it. She is a very good teacher and I recommend her to anyone!
Claire is by far the best professor I ever had. She understands the difficulties of students and is always willing to go above and beyond for her students, especially with a smile. She's very down to earth and although the material can be difficult her lessons, labs, and power points help. I wish I could take her again. TAKE HER! DON'T THINK TWICE!
An angel from God for Science department especially Geogoly :)))
SHE IS AMAZING,I don't think I can express just how amazing she truly is within this 350 character limit. She's SO helpful and positive,she is clear and concise in her lectures and tests and can answer pretty much any question you throw at her,and best of all she made everything fun,yes this subject matter is still tough but you will learn so much!
I never rate professors, she is the first time I'm on this site. I CANNOT say ENOUGH GOOD THINGS about this professor. I love her. I fell in love with geology. I wish I never had to leave. Tests were decent, just study the lectures + reviews. She gives you MANY MANY times to improve your grade with extra credit. Take her if you can :)
SHE IS THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!!!!
The true definition of a professor that cares and promotes learning and success in her students. I am truly grateful i was able to have the pleasure of being in her class. She is one of the things that i will miss about that school... She will not disappoint.
Excellent professor. I never met someone so dedicated and fun and wants to all students to succeed. By far the best professor I have had. This is the 1st time in a while they offered meteorology and after taking her class, she pushed me further into planning to be a meteorology major. She WILL NOT disappoint. I look forward to taking her again.
claire ROCKS! take her
Claire was awesome. I learned so much about the Earth Sciences in Intro to Geology. Not only did she make the class fun, she also pushed me to go that extra mile and do things I thought I could not in the course. I would highly reccomend.
Condie is the best professor i ever had in my career, no more comments she is the best
she is harder professor at mcc.
Shes hot, she's a great person and all that and loves the subject she teaches, BUT this is way more difficult than it needs to be. You have 4 exams, each exam is worth 20% of your final grade... Yes all of these exams are 80% of your final grade... She does make review sheets but she might as well tell you to just memorize the entire unit
She's an adorable teacher, but the lectures are pretty boring. labs are kind of fun, tests are really long and difficult. You have to memorize a lot and some of the stuff she lectures about aren't in the tests. you get to go on class trips, she's funny too. I would recommend unless youre a bad test taker, would take again.
I took Intro to Geology to fulfill my science req. expecting it to be a terrible class that I just got through. Claire is funny, kind, and understanding. She makes the material easier to understand and far less boring. Not only is she a great professor but she is also an awesome person. Wish I had taken her sooner than my last semester here.
I took her for a 7 week summer class. It was an awesome class. Learned a lot about geology. She is an awesome professor. Takes the time to explain everything and is super helpful. Would definitely recommend her!!!
She was the best ever!! I loved her!! I took her for summer class. She is really nice, just do your work and you'll pass! Best science professor I've ever had!
Great professor. Ive never taken Geology before. She was a great first class. VERY Easy grader. It would take skills to fail this class. Gives a lot of Extra Credit opportunities. I took her 7 week course, was a lot of tests, but normal for what would be in a 14 week course. doesnt use the book, only the lab book.
60% of your grade is tests and 30% in lab exams, very rough grader and boring subject.
she is an amazing professor, I don't know how she doesn't have a 5.0. i HATE SCIENCE I REPEAT I HATE SCIENCE but I took her oceanography class and walked out of that class completely satisfied! I got C's on her test and did some hw but attended all the labs & classes and ended up with a B. if you work with her, she will work with you.
She's awesome, passed with a 92%. All the homeworks are from the powerpoints and the tests are based off the homeworks. I don't know how you can fail her class. Easily teaches things, and always is there to help if needed. Fun classes to.
BEST Professor at Mcc. Passed with an A-. Lectures are on Powerpoints. Tests are easy as long as you have notes and the PP she provides a study guide for each test. Easiest A. very fun class. She is very helpful if you have any questions. But when you are in lab she wants you to do your own work and not get answers from other students.
One of the BESTTTT Prof. in MCC, really caring and fun. Interesting class but she makes it easy to understand and grades fairly. Take her you wont regret. Love her :)
AMAZING PROFESSOR. The best professor I've had at MCC. Very helpful and wants her students to succeed. Her unit tests are hard but study and you'll do fine. 4 practicals and 3 unit tests but trust me you'll know the material. I never thought I would like learning about rocks as much as I do now. Extra credit is given too! Take her!!!! :)
not a science major but dr. condie made science fun and enjoyable! she explained real life concepts about the natural world and got the class interested in the material we covered. lots of extra credit opportunity through earth science club, its very worth it. she wants everyone to learn at the end of the day. 4 tests all based on online textbook
She is a really nice professor, however her tests are EXTREMELY hard. She doesn't really teach in my opinion... She expects us to do labs that are not even what we learned. I do not recommend you take her
I love Claire she is by far one of the most caring, passionate and down to earth professors I have ever come across. I took her 7 week geology course in the summer, and I am not a science person, but she made it much easier. If you don't take her you will be sorry, im glad my cousin and I did. She's truly a kind person and great at what she does.
I loved this class, especially Claire. I thought she was one of the best professors I've come across at MCC. For the most part she's very straight foward, study from the lectures, power points and homework and you will do fine on the tests. You absolutely have to work for it though. She gives lots of extra credit though and that helps alot.
I loved this class. It was ALOT of work but it was a 7 week summer class. Claire is a great teacher and you can tell loves her job. The problem with the class is that some students must of thought it was going to be easy and just complained. There is no way not to do well. She covers all material and test are DIRECTLY from homework and ppts.
Professor Condie is the most genuine person I've had the privilege to meet. She understands that life happens and acts accordingly. Pay attention, complete the assignments, and above all, show an eagerness to learn.
She's is very helpful on the labs. Get ready to have a field trip!
She is a very good professor and really does know her stuff, but you are gonna have many tests and homework assignments which are online. Make sure you constantly study so you won't have a hard time. If you do get A's on all 4 test Units you won't have to take the Final. . If you are going into science I would recommend to keep taking her.
awesome professor, probably one of the best professors ive ever had at mcc. shes very knowledgeable and helpful. her class isnt all that difficult but you really do have to pay attention and take good notes. she is very willing to help if you have trouble with anything and the class has a field trip which is a cool bonus
She is highly intelligent and a great person, but I feel like she is still learning the ropes to teaching. (Maybe it's just how I learn). Lots of unclear instructions and her tests are very specific. Wish her class wasn't so "concrete." if you have a science brain, you'll be just fine. It's all lecture, & frankly, I'm bored out of my mind in class
Prof Condie was awesome. An amazing experience for someone like me who was petrified of taking a science course. No the class is not easy. You get what you put in. The class is very lecture heavy but she's fun/funny so you won't mind the long lectures. Theres a lot of extra credit opportunity so there's no reason you can get in the A, B range.
She is a great person, BUT as a professor she makes it very hard on her students to pass she gives a ton load of work. She expects a lot from her students. she makes it clear that geology isn't easy and she proves her point. Her tests are really hard too id advise to save yourself and take an easier professor if your forced to take a science course
The easiest professors I've ever had. Her lectures are so easy, she makes everything simple for her students and repeats the information so many times that its stuck in your head and the information she repeats is always on the test. She is helpful during labs. Gives out clear review sheets for tests. I 100% recommend taking this class with her.
She's caring.., depending on the day. Get on her good side she will help and respect you. Get on her bad side forgetaboutit. She's very knowledgeable. Gives a lot of work so be prepared to do work properly and accurately because you get scored of each homework offline and online. Now that I know her style I would take her again.
Claires an amazing professor who wants everyone to get the most of what they can from class. She helps those who helps themselves. I wasnt sure about my environmental science major, but after one class with her, I couldnt be more assured this is the field I want to be in!
Prof Condie was one of the best and hilarious Professors I have ever had. She is very kind and cares about her students. Her class is not a cake walk tho and you do have to show up and pay attention, study, you know the deal. But she tries her best to make a boring class fun and she does. Fully recommend 100%
she will help you with any work you don't understand. A lot of extra credit, lots of hw but it helps you for the exams. You have to study the power points, online hw, and your notes to get a good grade. I didn't study the review sheet she provides for each chapter quiz/test b/c A LOT of those questions were not on the exams. Passed with 94%
The best. The greatest professor in MCC! If you can take her and you dont take her, well that is your problem. In order to pass her class you need to try and attend. My weak subject is science and I got a C in her class. The absolute best!! Without her and Tim I couldnt have passed. You rock Claire!!
Not much to say. The absolute best!
I am speechless, she is the best. Take her without a doubt.
One of THE best professors at MCC. Yeah lectures can be boring but she does the best she can to make the class interesting. She is very friendly and caring, you can honestly talk to her about anything. If you need a science class with a lab I highly recommend you take her. YOU WONT REGRET IT.
7 week accelerated summer course. She is a great teacher, really passionate about geology and nature: good hiking/ traveling tips given. She is flexible as long as you are honest, speak up and communicate. Do all the HW, labs, ask questions, show up to class and you will pass! She helps you do the labs and HW. She cares about students.
I enjoyed her class, didn't want to take bio, chem or physics so I tried climate science and it was great. Her exams are straight from the powerpoints and assignments were super easy. I don't really know how people weren't getting As in her class because I found it to be one of the easiest class I have ever taken.
I took Professor Condie for Intro to Geology and I must say it is the best science class I have ever taken. She gives you all the PowerPoints for you to review before the lectures, she gives ample extra credit to boost your grade. Highly recommend her for SCI-155.
She is super nice, helpful, hardworking, and talented professor. She replies to your emails quickly and helps you to explain each and everything. She also give the opportunity for extra credits at the end of course to improve your grade. If you are planning for SCI I55 just take her class, I promise you won't regret. Also, her nature is so polite:)
I can not even express in words how Dr Condie made my semester the best ever! After graduating virtually and completing my first year at MCC virtually.. Dr Condie set the bar HIGH for other profs. and as someone who struggles with w mental health-she gave me something to look forward to EVERY WEEK! Her energy! Her tone! Just gives me LIFE.
This professor is going to be the reason my GPA drops. Do yourself a favor and take a professor who doesnt overwhelm with work and projects. I wanted to take this course as a fun escape while being educated, I got the complete opposite.
She is a really nice person! But she overwhelmed with a lot of homework everyday her class is soo stressful. If you have the time to do homework and take quizzes everyday this class is for you.
Dr. Condie was by far my favorite professor in the entire college. Geology is an interesting class and she is the reason why I love Geology so much. I also took her for Meteorology which was another fun class. Put in a little work outside of the classroom, and you will pass. Please take her!
I could tell that she is a very nice person but the amount of homework, and projects she assigns is just overwhelming. I had to do a presentation online and do a whole other project in-class, plus a vast amount of homework. This truly gave me a lot of stress.
Nice professor but she does give out a lot of homework
Literally take this professor if you do any work and show up for lab you will get a B and up she is great
she's really nice and honestly cares about her students. she just assigns so much homework to the point it's hard to keep track of what is already done; that's my only complaint. she's pretty fair when it comes to grading and is willing to help students out. just go to lab and listen to the lectures and you'll be alright.
Honestly, I'm not that good when it comes to any science classes but this semester professor Condie not only made this class interesting and fun but She also opened my mind to things I never knew before about science. I strongly recommend taking this Professor and class
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Great Professor overall.
Prof Condie is great! She is always ready to help understand the subject and teach you more cool things. Knowledgeable and very sweet. Each chapter has its own terms and methods to understand, and it can be confusing to follow sometimes when lectures are not in person. But I would recommend this professor :)
Amazing teacher . Great heart. Very easy A. Great personality . Had a lot of fun in the class .
Honestly the hardest class I’ve ever taken! If you can avoid it, do. Doesn’t let you check your work on your quizzes, don’t let you see what you got wrong on assignments so you know what to study for the quizzes. The upside is she’s very personable, if you reach out to her she will help you were she can, but there’s a lot of work.
Professor Condie is a state of the art Professor! She inspires others to mold their interests into a lifestyle/career profession, and is willing to assist in helping you take steps in the right direction to advance in your career.
Great professor to work with. She is very nice with work and understand you. I would say that labs were easy and if you are on time and give pre lab quiz properly nobody can stop you from making A grade
Professor Condie is a great instructor. I'm not a science major. I hate science but needed this class to complete my degree. She's very knowledgeable and understanding especially when it comes to life outside of class. But it was a *ton* of work so just be prepared and use good time management skills if you want to succeed.
Condie is such a good professor! A lot of the material she covers is hard, but she explains it so that it is comprehensive. She is super nice and thoughtful, and will do her best to help you if you need it. She has office hours in her syllabus which you can access her outside of class time with. I am going to take more classes with her for sure!
I had mixed feelings about Dr. Condie. While she seems like a nice person and definitely knows her stuff, she is not the best teacher. Had to do a lot of self teaching. She also has a specific personality that takes some time to get used to. It was hard to tell when she was being serious or not. Also TONS OF HOMEWORK so be aware.
Geology with Dr. Condie was genuinely so fun. She is always so willing to help and is one of the most understanding and dedicated professors I have ever met. Even if science classes aren't typically your favorite, she makes them enjoyable and fun to learn. Highly recommend!
Dr. Condie excels in teaching geology. Her lectures, enriched with presentations, videos, and rock samples, are engaging. Labs are hands-on, making rock identification interactive. She brings Ivy League quality to county college. I highly recommend her class!
Professor Condie is great, you will learn a lot with her. The only thing is that, she assigns way too much homework. I was so overwhelmed and I honestly could not keep up. I was taking 3 other classes and this class alone was a lot and stressful. Keep that in mind before considering taking this class.
11/10 professor. Straight forward about what she expects. Just be prepared to put in the appropriate amount of time to complete the material which is disclosed during the first class.
The assignments arent too bad, but it is ALOT!!! The tests are even more confusing, some small obscure thing could be on the lecture on pop up onto the test. She gives open notes prelab quizzes that are easy, but be prepared to do tons of work outside of class and study for the tests....
Claire is a good teacher. However, this semester has been difficult for me because I don't understand much of the science material, and there is no study guide to help me prepare for the pre-quiz. The labs are quite easy and enjoyable when working in a group. It's important to note that we cannot use notes during exams.
Claire is honestly my favorite professor. I've taken three of her classes; oceanography, meteorology, and climate science. Claire made sure that we knew she cared, her classroom has always been a safe space for all of her students. Like most profs, if you put in the effort, you'll do well. She usually has you do a ppt presentation at the end of sem
Dr. Condie runs a well-organized class, making learning meteorology interesting, and explains the concepts thoroughly during lecture days. Will respond to your email through Canvas within 24 hrs. The course is structured for visual and kinesthetic learners.
Claire was the best professor I ever had. I graduated from Middlesex in 2015, and her care and high expectations left a lasting impact. She made me feel seen and pushed me to succeed. She made geology so fun and we had an awesome field trip! If you can take her class, do it—you won't regret it! And join earth science club if she still runs it!!
you have to sign a contract stating you understand this class will take 12-16 hours of homework a week. that is insane. stay away if you have a life.
She gives so much homework for no reason: 10+ videos along with other work. She wants your life to be all about her class, and I genuinely find her to be unbearable. She has a trip on a SATURDAY, and if you don't go, you have to do like 5 other assignments. It starts to feel like she's praying for your downfall. Kids who like her are suck-ups.
She keeps moving the goalpost for our tests and even forgot to give me a copy of the take home exam we had this semester, overall Id only take her if there is litterally no alternative professor for the subject.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.57 avg changeRatings by Course
15501
5.0
(1)16002
5.0
(1)2013155
5.0
(1)GEO13
5.0
(2)SCI1550512SP
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
SC270
4.0
SCI157
3.4
SCI179
3.3
15501
3.0
2013155
3.0