4.4

Coral Wayland

Anthropology - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

4.4
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What Students Say

I didn't read the first quiz and made a 50

LBST2101 - 5.0 rating

Don't take this if you are looking for a blow off class

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ANTH1101
Mar 28, 2001

Amazing teacher, loves what she does. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
ANTH1101
Apr 23, 2001

She was EXCELLENT!!! Very layed back and cool. Dresses nice too!

4.0
1.0
ANTH2090
Oct 24, 2001

she finds herself a little too sophisticated

4.0
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ANTH
Feb 6, 2002

hard to learn b/c of her looks

5.0
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MFP101
Mar 30, 2002

can't remember a darn thing - but had a great time

5.0
2.0
INTROTOA
Apr 10, 2002

Intelligent, reasonable, and an incredible behind. good teacher.

3.0
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ANTHRO1101
May 15, 2002

good professor but...class is not easy

4.0
4.0
ANTH3124
May 28, 2002

is soo funny, and laid back--but tons of reading. brutal /ruthless when grading

5.0
3.0
ANT1101
Sep 9, 2002

She is so great! Always up for answering any question. Fun learning.

5.0
2.0
ANTHRO1
Oct 30, 2002

She is a great teacher and intelligent, not to mention every nerd's dream woman

5.0
2.0
ANTH1101
Nov 10, 2002

makes anth. fun, my favorite class, very nice and smart, she knows her stuff.

5.0
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ANTHROPOLO
Nov 15, 2002

Good looking, make sure you study notes! A good teacher to take for a good grade

5.0
1.0
ANTH1101
Nov 17, 2002

Go to class, take good notes, make A. Piece of cake and she is so hot and FUNNY!

4.0
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1101
Nov 18, 2002

boring class, but great professor, not very hard to make a good grade

5.0
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ANTH1100
Nov 18, 2002

Intersting, & easy to follow, Kinda like a Highschool class,

5.0
1.0
ANTH1101
Nov 26, 2002

Great teacher, very enthusastic and makes class fun, tests are easy, just study

5.0
2.0
ANTH1101
Dec 12, 2002

was a wonderful professor and great person. Always smiles, brightened my day

5.0
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ANTH1101
Dec 16, 2002

great teacher, most concerned about her students, very clear notes, interesting!

5.0
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1101
Jan 14, 2003

nice,understanding,take good notes,knows her stuff!

5.0
3.0
FCN
Feb 26, 2003

knows her information! Is funny, and will keep you interested. lots of reading..

1.0
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ANTH
Mar 1, 2003

Horrible teacher, I went to her for help and she told me I needed to go to the learning center and learn out to take a test! I know how to take a test!

5.0
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1101
Mar 14, 2003

Guy below is nuts! While not easy, she really tries to help you do well. She studied with me before every test. One of the best professors here.

5.0
2.0
ANTH1101
Apr 17, 2003

No Comments

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1.0
ANTH
Apr 18, 2003

Awesome teacher. As long as you go to class you'll get a good grade. Very funny always outgoing. Really knows her stuff.

5.0
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WMST2050
May 28, 2003

She is great. Very clear on her lecture. Take good notes and go to class. I would take all her classes if it was my major.

5.0
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ANTH
Aug 26, 2003

Easiest class I've ever had! Put up slides as notes and all you have to do is copy them. Tests are straight from her notes

4.0
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ANTH1101
Aug 27, 2003

Easy class. Just study your notes before a test word for word and you will have an easy A. And you don't need to read the book.

5.0
1.0
ANTH1101
Oct 9, 2003

Knows her stuff, and funny as hell. Easy class and I'd take her again if she teaches my major. Tests are easy and come out of her notes just make suer you'll go to class. O BTW she is very hot.

5.0
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ANTH1101
Nov 10, 2003

Very good instructor. Take good notes and go to class you'll get good grades. Funny and fun. I love the class

5.0
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ANTH1101
Nov 13, 2003

It really is a pleasure for me to go to this class three times a week. A great class to take if you're a freshman and she really is one of the nicest teachers I've ever met. She's very intelligent but also very easy on the eyes.

5.0
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ANTH3124
Nov 17, 2003

great professor! the class is interesting and easy - tests are a breexe - you should only fail if you don't study at all or are extremely stupid!

4.0
3.0
ANTHRO
Nov 20, 2003

good teacher

5.0
1.0
ANTHRO
Nov 21, 2003

Coral is THE best teacher ever! I actually look forward going to her class, she knows her stuff and she makes it interesting for you as well. She's also very helpful. Take her class, you wont regret it.

5.0
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ANTH2123
Jun 15, 2004

Excellent class,lectures are interesting and clarify the readings.Very enjoyable class,I've learned a lot,would definitely take a class with her again.

1.0
5.0
ANTH310
Jul 7, 2004

No Comments

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ANTH310
Jul 9, 2004

Interesting class and very helpful teacher. All exams are take home. If you come to class, take good notes, do the readings and follow the directions in the test you will do well. The only ones who flunk are the ones that do not try.

5.0
3.0
ANTH2123
Jul 12, 2004

One of the most interesting classes I have ever taken. Highly recomend this teacher

5.0
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ANTH1101
Aug 1, 2004

Very, very great class, interesting teacher. You will walk away feeling like you learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
ANTH
Aug 4, 2004

Fun classes and interesting topics. Tests are simple if you know how to attend class and take notes like an adult.

5.0
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ANTH1101
Dec 1, 2004

Very efficient, clear, effective, and interesting. She has high but realistic expectations. If you attend class and do the work, you will do fine. She is definitely one of the best professors I've ever had!

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ANTHROPOLOGY
Dec 5, 2004

This teacher is very nice and if were any other subject I would love that class. However, Anthropology is the most class I have ever been in. Trying to learn this stuff make me wish i was dead. If you like that subject then Coral Wayland is an excellent choice because she is a smart teacher.

4.0
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ANTH1101
Dec 10, 2004

Dr. Wayland is a good teacher, but this subject was boring. She tries hard to make it interesting, though, with stories about her time in South America. She is pretty funny also. I liked the instructor but not the class. The tests are fairly hard, so study.

5.0
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ANTH1101
Dec 18, 2004

This material is really interesting and if you go to class and take notes then you won't have to study all that much to make an A on the tests, her questions come straight from the notes and videos.

5.0
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ANTH1101
Grade: A+
Feb 16, 2005

If she's teaching the class, take it. I don't care what it is. Methods in Researching Animal Dung, whatever. She's nice, she's hot, and she makes the material interesting.

5.0
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ANTH1101
Mar 24, 2005

Prof Wayland is awesome! Very easy to understand. Come to class and take notes, and you should do okay. She makes Anthropology interesting, and spices it up with great class participation examples, and stories of South America. Highly recommend her!

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ANTH1101
Apr 3, 2005

Take notes, study the study guide that she gives you and you have an A/B in the course. It's that easy. She's a cool professor and puts all notes on overhead. If you have to take Anthro, take her! I got a B and never read the book. You do need it for your study guide though.

5.0
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Apr 6, 2005

Excelent professor, I recommend all of her classes. She is the reason I decided to major in anthropology. Very interesting stories/lectures. Be prepared to write papers and take notes. You have to study and attend class to pass. Very willing to help individual students. Wonderful person.

5.0
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ANTHROPOLOGY
Apr 16, 2005

This is the greatest teacher I have had in my college experience. Shes helpful, funny, interesting and shes also hot what else could you ask for in a teacher?

5.0
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INTROTOANTH
May 3, 2005

Great class, if you show up everyday, read the chapters, and know what the terms on the review sheet mean, it will be an easy A. She's very interesting and draws from personal experience.

5.0
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ANTH1101
May 4, 2005

This class was pretty easy.I recommend making flashcards for the tests, you will remember the terms better. You can skip class, but i wouldn't recommend it too many times b/c everything on the tests is not in the book.

5.0
2.0
INTROANTHRO
May 17, 2005

Awesome professor, by far my favorite and the best in the entire anthro department. She's the reason Anthro is my minor. You learn so much, and she helps you every step of the way. If you have the chance to take one of her classes- do it!!!

5.0
2.0
ANTHRO
May 19, 2005

she is a great teacher. I changed my maor to anthro bc of her. take her and you should enjoy the class she is sweet and helpfull

5.0
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ANTH3124
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2005

Very fun and easy to talk to prof but warning: gives essay tests

5.0
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ANTHINTRO
Sep 26, 2005

love love love her! made me choose anth as a major!!! wondeful professor, loves what she does!

5.0
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INTRO
Nov 10, 2005

Really good professor, she cared about her students, and you can tell that she really enjoys her job. Good teacher, only 2 tests, and a final.

5.0
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LBST2101
Jan 31, 2006

Great class where you learn about epidemic disease. Not your usual boring history of the world class. Take this for your LBST requirement

5.0
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LBST2101
Feb 2, 2006

good teacher she cares about here students, and its interesting. take this class. and not bad to look at

5.0
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LBST2101
Mar 31, 2006

Very easy class and interesting too. no need to go to class as long as you get notes from someone. she doesnt take attendance. just study notes well and you should do well on the tests. she only gives one extra credit option for 2 points on final grade. you have to speak in class at least 4 times throughout the semester but not all in one day.

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LBST2101
Apr 13, 2006

This teacher rocks! At first when I realized I was going to be learning about dieases I had no idea how I would like this class, but this class is soo interesting. GO to class, take the notes, and your set! She's funny and makes it interesting! Because of this awesome teacher I am considering changing my major...take this class!!!

5.0
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LBST
May 9, 2006

Much better than any other LBST. she doesn't do attendance so if u can get notes you'll do fine. 3 tests and the final...no other grades. The material is actually interesting. If u go to the classes and take notes you'll be just fine. great class-take it.

5.0
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LBST2101
May 9, 2006

At first when I realized we were learning about diseases I wanted to switch classes, but I didnt,and Im glad. Best class Ive had yet, best professor Ive had yet, I love her, Im looking to take more classes with her.There are 3 tests and a final, if you dont like studying and actually learning dont take her.

5.0
2.0
LBST
May 12, 2006

Great teacher, probably my favorite I've had. Her tests really aren't that hard, they are long but they're pretty easy. I thought this class would be stupid but I actually liked it and it's interesting. 3 tests and a final. They are pretty easy!

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WMST
Jun 16, 2006

Horrible, if you don't agree with her comments she calls you out in class.

4.0
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LBSTANTHRO
Aug 14, 2006

Thought this class was going to be easy but it turned out to be extremely hard! Her tests are very hard and very detailed.

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ANTH1101
Nov 30, 2006

She is a great professor and really cares about what she teaches. Her enthusiasm for the subject comes through and makes the class fun to go to. Attendance is not required, but if you wanna do good on the tests, having all the notes is a must!On that note tests are a little challenging but an A or B is still easy as long as you have all the notes

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LBST2101
Apr 11, 2007

I thought because this was a LBST that it would be easy...but it was kinda tough. Don't let that stop you from taking it though! Wayland is a GREAT professor. Offers extra credit, and gives GREAT lectures. The class is very interesting. You can't just look at the notes...you have to reallly study to make an A. Altogether, I really liked the class.

5.0
2.0
LBST2101
Apr 30, 2007

Great teacher, beats the information in your head so you can't forget it. Movies are boring, but informational if you can stay awake=test questions do come from movies, notes, lectures, and readings...if you want an A do what she tells you. Easy class, 3 tests and a final, extra credit is available. Take her!!!

3.0
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LBST2100
May 8, 2007

Tried to make up for her lack of text reading on the last test. Busiest time of the year study wise. Multiple choice can be tricky also at times. Wish she would have given back a copy of the first 3 exams for study purposes.

4.0
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ANTH1101
Aug 9, 2007

I took her class during the summer, which was a good idea. Her extra credit was easy to get, and the tests were straight from the notes. She put her notes in a Power Point presentation which made it even easier. Definitely write down what she TALKS about, not just what is on the slides. Overall, go to class and study and you will do fine.

5.0
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ANTH1101
Sep 19, 2007

I loved her! She's funny and the class is clearly outlined. She does lecture- test set up, which I loved. She's strict, but if you take notes and come to tests, you'll do great!

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ANTH1101
Dec 12, 2007

I don't care, she is really strange and I did not particulary think she has ANY business teaching with her coloquillism, she is self-righteous and really empty-headed when it comes down to it.

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LBST2101
Dec 19, 2007

Am amazed by comments below (and suspect they're from 1 person based on their bizarre and personal nature). Wayland is 1 of the best profs I have had. Her classes aren't easy but if you come to class and read you will do fine. She is also one of the nicest and most approachable profs I have had. Made me want to take more classes with her.

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LBST2101
Dec 22, 2007

She's alright. Took her 8am class and was WAY too energetic for me. Especially when it comes to the class material. Got a little too excited/carried away when talking about syphilis. Notes and lectures came STRAIGHT from wikipedia--word for word. Even uses the same pictures for her powerpoints.

5.0
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LBST2101
Jan 7, 2008

I love taking her classes. She clearly loves what she is doing. I dreaded having an 8:00 class but she made it easy to come to class. If you come to class and do the reading her classes are an easy A or B.

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ANTH1101
Jan 8, 2008

Okay, I am so glad somebody finally agrees with me on this trainwreck, and she is one of the worst self-righteous, hateful teachers I have ever had.I think the department at UNCC needs to have her audited. She would not accept ideas that were not her own and to be all into anthropology and latin america like she says she is she sure is close minded

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ANTH4131
Jan 11, 2008

If her pict wasn't on the page I would think the folks who hate her were rating the wrong prof. I think she is AWESOME. Changed my view of childbirth. Class was a lot of work but it was not hard. She was flexible and gave extensions when asked. Also got rid of an assignment. Does take a while to return graded work though.

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LBST2101
Apr 26, 2008

This is the best class I have had. I thought it would be a waste of time but I ended up looking forward to each class. She is an amazing professor who really cares about her students.

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ANTH4122
Dec 17, 2008

This was a great class. Recommended to those who want an easier Senior Seminar. Dr. Wayland rocks!

5.0
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LBST2101
Feb 4, 2009

This class is cake if you go. Her lecture is the exam, she gives you a study sheet that includes all the terms (from Wiki). First day she says come and do well, don't come and you won't...with that said if you go easy A.

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ANTH6000
Feb 27, 2010

I took a graduate level class and found her to be unprepared, condescending, and quite rude. She would embarrass people in class, and play favorites. As a fellow university instructor, I literally couldn't believe her horrible attitude.

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WGST6000
Mar 30, 2010

Took a grad class with her and she changed my career. I took her mylast semester of and decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Women's Studies. She is challenging and will push you to consider new view points. If you want a blow-off grad class this is not for you. But if you relish a chanllenge & do the work she will change the way you think.

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LBST2101
Jul 5, 2010

Great professor. Incredibly knowledgeable, she welcomes questions and answers them effectively. Attendance is not mandatory but if you go, you develop a better understanding of the course! No final if you have an "A" average after the first 3 tests-she gives extra credit for those who speak in class and sometimes those who show up-so go!

5.0
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LBST2101
Dec 3, 2010

She is a great teacher! I loved her class it was really interesting. There is a lot of material so study more than one day in advance for the tests.Try to do well on tests bc if you have an A by exam time you can exempt it. Make sure you do her easy extra credit by asking questions in class because you can get 2 points on you total grade added.

5.0
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ANTH2126
Jun 25, 2011

I took this class online over the summer. There is new work each day, but they are small assignments. There are 4 short papers that you will make into a larger one at the end of the class. There was a midterm and a final. Overall, the class is pretty easy as long as you get the work done on time.

5.0
2.0
LBST2101
Dec 17, 2011

Very interesting class and great teacher. I looked forward to class. About 1/3 of the classes are online and attendance is not mandatory. Class is easy if you come to class and do the readings. If you do not get an A or B you did not try or you should not be in college. If you have an A going into the final you do not have to take it.

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ANTH4131
Dec 21, 2011

Great and challenging teacher. You do need to go to class because part of your grade is class participation. Very cool and different type of class. No lecture at all.

5.0
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LBST2101
Feb 27, 2012

Awesome professor! Her class was really fun and she made it very interesting. 3 tests, all multiple choice and a final at the end. If you end her class with an A, you don't have to take the final. Easy quizzes each week that come from online reading that can improve your grade! Attendance was not mandatory, but it was always a good class period!

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ANTH4122
Dec 12, 2012

Amazing professor!! There was a lot of reading in the Fieldwork Methods class, but not too much to handle. Very interesting, laid-back, easygoing, and pretty. Doing the work was easy because of the rewarding discussions during class. She knows what it's like to be a student and will work with you if needed. Excellent Professor!!

5.0
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LBST2101
Dec 13, 2012

3 multiple choice tests, weekly moodle quizzes, and a final group poster. 1/3 of classes are online. overall, easy class. lectures are longer than they have to be, and most of the material can be found on wikipedia. a lot of test questions come from moodle quizzes and online movies. go to the review sessions before the tests; they give you answers.

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LBST2101
Dec 17, 2012

If you want to feel like you're back in kindergarten with group work, this is your class. Dreaded this class more than any other and so did my other seven group members.

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LBST2101
May 20, 2013

Super easy class. Group work makes it even easier. No final exam, just a poster project that everyone does well on, because the other students grade you. Definitely take this class.

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LBST2101
Nov 4, 2013

LBST 2101- Epidemics. Nice teacher, but a very strict grader. The TA (ms. Angie) is awesome. She is great about answering emails and will basically do anything to help you. Professor Wayland is okay. There are not very many lectures, most are e-classes. There are weekly quizzes on the material. You MUST read the material to pass the quizzes.

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LBST2101
Dec 16, 2013

I took Epidemics. Interesting class! But you HAVE to read the material and watch the videos she posts on Moodle or you will NOT pass the quizzes. I didn't read the first quiz and made a 50. I started reading though and made A's on all the rest of them. Dr. Wayland and the TA (Ms. Angie) are both VERY nice!!

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ANTH3122
Mar 26, 2014

Do not take this class unless you are really interested in Birth and Pregnancies of other cultures. There was a total of five or six books for this class and homework and/or group projects weekly. She takes attendance and participation very seriously but she also gives "Good Karma" points for different reasons. The reading was tremendous.

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ANTH2126
Apr 13, 2014

The course mostly consisted of a lot of tedious busy work. I do not feel like I am coming out of it with any new or useful knowledge.

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ANTH2116
Apr 22, 2014

Don't take this if you are looking for a blow off class. Requires a lot of work but is extremely interesting. This is the first class that has helped me improve my writing and I have learned a lot about population problems in the country I am studying. If you want to learn and are willing to work you will be rewarded. Slackers beware!

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ANTH2126
Apr 26, 2014

This was a great course but required a lot of dedication to complete assignments each week. All work built upon previous work and if you dedicated yourself, you should earn an A. It is definetely an Earned grade. Expect to work but you will come out of the class with a better understanding of the important global issue of population.

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LBST1101
Dec 5, 2014

In the class I took group work was required but was set up in a way that made working with other students easier than alone. You do have to do some work to get an A but it's worth the effort.

5.0
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LBST2101
Jan 9, 2015

She is extremely knowledgeable about the course material and very enthusiastic in teaching it. She is very helpful and generally just an awesome professor.

2.0
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LBST2301
Sep 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Get ready to teach yourself. Instead of going over course materials or even teaching, We had an entire class day devoted to learning how to write a paragraph instead of learning about what we would need to write papers on.

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

94%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
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A+: 2
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MFP101

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ANT1101

5.0

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ANTHRO1

5.0

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ANTHROPOLO

5.0

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