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this class is awesome! surmacz is a wonderful teacher and makes class fun.. she is always willing to help and has a great personality
She brings excitement to the class. There's a lot of memorization however she gives suggestions on how to memorize numerous terms.
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great teacher who knows how to teach!!!
very helpfull, great teacher
Lots to memorize, but yea its a Bio course. Very Up beat wont have trouble staying awake. Very upfront about what is expected of you. Took charge of the class even though full of about 200 students. Really liked the class though I only got a B
wonderful woman!!!! class was really fun and interesting and clear, if you didn't understand something she was soooo helpful!! loved her!!
she is full of energy and always willing to help you
This is a wonderful class. She is a very engergetic woman willing to help anyone who wants the help. Her tests may be sometimes difficult, but its a great class! I recommend taking it.
This lady is amazing! She is the shining star of the bio department! She always answered my emails, even if they were sent at the oddest hours. Her passion becomes your passion! I LOVE Dr. Surmacz!
Class is very difficult. A lot of memorization. She makes class interesting with her crazy examples. If you are required to take the course definitely take it with her.
she has a way of making thing much simpler that they appear
She makes a really****ty subject seem a little bit interesting with her stories and out there examples. She knows her stuff and is helpful. I think she helped me alot with this class. Smart woman!
surmacz rocks!!!
Best professor I have ever had! Dr.S is an extremely talented teacher. She inspired me to go on and study biology in graduate school.
DR SURMACZ IS THE BEST PROF I'VE EVER HAD. The class was really difficult but if you put fourth the effort you'll do ok. She makes her lectures very intersting by having interactive activites. She is also very helpful when you ask for help. DR SURMACZ IS THE GREATEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!
Best professor I've had so far. She makes everything very easy to understand, and does not go on until everyone understands the concepts. Not an easy class, but if you work hard you will do fine. Study hard for the tests (which are pretty hard) and you will do fine. SURMACZ RULES!!!!!!
She's awesome, she makes class fun.
Def. a hard class, if youre not interested in biology. but if you study long enough and hard enough you can def. get a good grade. she concentrates more on the concept than remembering facts. will help you no matter what the time. i called her at 1am, and she answered my question for the exam.
I don't really like bio, but she made it interesting and fun. Notes correspond closely to the exams and she will do anything she can to help you succeed. Wonderful lady and great professor.
She is a goddess. Ok, that sounds kinda extreme, but oh well. She is the best prof ever, and I love her more every time I have her. NO ONE can compare, she should teach every class in this school(of course, that is like torturing her). Take her!
Anatomy II is deffinitely harder than Anatomy I but Dr. Surmacz does a wonderful job of covering the material and making sure everyone understands it. Makes herself available for questions during office hours and any time during the day. Deffinitely one of the best professors here at Bloomsburg.
I enjoyed this class very much, she is an awesome teaching and would take another class with her anyday!!
Very good teacher, quite hard and test are difficult and require alot of thinking and many answers. Very clear and great models/pictures to help. Good class but study your butts off.
Phenomenonal!! That is all that needs to be said.
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I took this class about 4 years ago and now I am in graduate school, and I still use the nice picture that she made us create regarding catabolism etc. She is an excellent teacher and mentor. If it wasn't for her along with a few select others I wouldn't be where I am today!
I love this lady
I love her..no words..
She is one of the best teachers. She can make make Cell Resperation a fun and intresting topic. Her tests ar hard but you remember all of her corny jokes and visual aids. I highly recommend her. Also if you ever need help she is always there, and always tries her hardest to clarify anything. She truly cares about her students.
If only all professors were as good of a teacher as her. Truely a fantastic teacher.
she's a wonderful teacher, always has a smile on her face and you know she loves what she does. Although anatomy is difficult, she will make herself very available to assist you in any way you need. make sure you get her for anatomy not hranitz
She is a good teacher. She is a little off the wall with her examples, but it helps you remember things. Tests are hard and require a lot of studying.
Very exciting teacher. Class is not boring by any means. She will help you as much as needed. The class itself is beyond difficult. You have to study non-stop in order to pass this class!
she is a very good teacher, she will help you out untill you understand the topic... her tests are very hard though.
she is an awesome teacher!! very clear with her information... and if you have trouble she is easy to talk to and she helps you with everything! exans can be tricky, but her classes are a lot of fun!! TAKE HER FOR ANY A & P COURSE!!!
Awesome teacher and extremely helpful. Keeps the class moving along at a decent pace. Tests are difficult - 4 test: each 50 multi-choice questions. Final - 150 multi-choice questions
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She has a great love for teaching and she is always willing to help!
Absoutely amazing professor. There's a reason why she doesn't have 1 bad rating or even a medium rating. She is so clear with the information she teaches. Tests can be tricky, but if you study and review the notes.. you'll be fine. Take her for any class!!!!!
surmacz is AWESOME...if you have a choice, TAKE HER! i had her for bio I. she's a very good teacher, she's SUPER helpful and will bend backwards to meet with you if you ask her to. she's so sweet and very good w/ big lecture halls. she can get every single person involved somehow. i have never fallen asleep in her class...i wouldn't want to!
She is a very nice teacher and will always help you when you need it, but her tests are very hard so study...study...study! You really do not need to buy the text book because I spent over 100 dollars on it and didnt open it once.
She is awesome! She is very fun and energetic. You will remember stuff because of the crazy things she does.
I love this woman. She's so great. Her tests are hard but she gives you every opportunity to do well.
Great teacher...verylivley keeps you interested in the material...she's always availible for help...her test are a little hard...she's fun in lab
She is the most amazing teacher. Her tests can be difficult but she is the only professor who will explain something a million different ways until you get it! You'll go to class and somehow end up participating because she gets EVERYONE involved. I highly recommend it!
If you have a choice you want to take A&P with Dr. Surmaz. This is a really hard class, but she teaches it well. She wants you to learn and she seems to really enjoy teaching. She goes the extra mile with notes, demos, and props to help you understand. She is very helpful after class if you need extra help. You won't find a better prof. 5 stars
This woman knows what she's talking about. She loves her job, and her enthusiasm helps us stay awake in lecture. You have to study hard for A's but her explanations are crystal clear. Definately my favorite professor. Everyone loves her.
she's such a fun teacher def. makes class fun and entertaining, but exams are long and you have to study ALOT! Go to her for help she's so helpful!!
Having her for A&P1 and A&P2 she was extremely helpful! Even though the class was difficult, including the tests, she made the class fun and easy to learn new concepts. She was ALWAYS available and was willing to help! She takes attendence randomly and puts it towards your grade so you need to go. Make sure you take it with her and no one else!
Surmacz, real good BIO teacher. FROM THE GET GO, dont slack off, it's not hard to fall behind in her class. Review her lecture guide, take good notes. she clarifies something you may not get in that lesson. Before a test, skim thru book read lecture! and practice test, you'll be ready.
She is the greatest! If you are a Bio major you should ace her classes with ease. I loved her in Anatomy 1 & 2, Concepts 1, and Cell Bio. She is brilliant and fun and easy to learn from.
Enjoyed having her as a professor during summer session. Exams were difficult, but she made the information she taught very clear. Examples and visuals helped very much! She is a very nice woman, helpful, and very enjoyable for lecture
she is amazing. so funny and very visual, and very helpful! she makes you want to go to bio every day because shes so happy to be there!
Dr. Surmacz is the BEST! I loved this class because of her. She explains everything so well and is always willing to answer any questions you have. The tests were all multiple choice and were not simple, but if you study enough, which you should anyway, you will have no problem. TAKE HER SHES AWESOME!
Concepts Bio I- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! VERY enthusiastic. Excellent Professor. Test questions were difficult, however, she was not out to "get you." Very fair, helpful professor. Would DEFINITELY take another one of her classes.
great prof, shes always so happy to be in class and definatly loves her job. the class itself isn't easy but she will do anything to get, STUDY EVERYDAY! but nicest lady!
GREAT PROF! Obviously loves her job and biology. Lots of in class demonstrations. Overheads used in class are the exact ones in the lecture guide. wants you to learn the mateial and understand it. encourages you to see her if stuck. Extremely helpful at office hours not only for class material but with anything else she can help you do.
SHE'S A GREAT PROF..I'VE HAD HER FOR ABT 3 COURSES AND I LOVE HER. HER TESTS ARE KIND OF HARD AND YOU NEED TO STUDY BUT SHE MAKES LEARNING ENJOYABLE!
Great professor! Excited about showing up each day. Overheads are exactly the same as the lecture guide. Read over the lecture guide after ever chapter. Lots of information to remember.
She is an amazing teacher, the only thing that is hard in here class is her tests but overall she knows her stuff and she always makes learning very enjoyable,
Had for Bio 1, Cell Bio, and A&P 1, a great proffessor. By far the best I've had in 6 semesters. Provides you with crystal clear notes and explanations, really cares about the students.
Very nice lady. Allows helpful. Class is very hard though but if you are willing to study you can do well. Great professor.
wonderful teacher, would recommend her to anyone. if you can get her for any class do it
Very clear, and very helpful, any class you can take with her, do it. Her tests are all multiple choice, but they are all very difficult, but if you study you will do fine.
Teaching comes so naturally to this woman. She is good at explaining things so do not hesitate to ask questions. Study hard and study plenty and you will do fine. NOTE: Memorizing things will get you nowhere, her tests are comprehensive not spitting stuff back out. She's always in a good mood. Don't cheat cuz then her fangs come out!!
Prof. Surmacz is passionate and entertaining. She thoroughly explains the material to the extent required for this introductory class. Attendance is required for class and labs as there are pop quizzes in class and penalties for missing labs. Tests are comprised of difficult multiple choice questions.
She is absolutely amazing. I love her. Shes so funny and excited about teaching the class. She will answer all your questions and help you with anything. Her tests are not easy, but they're fair. I would highly recommend taking her.
I love this woman. Best teacher ever..loves teaching and makes class so interesting and fun to come to. By far the best teacher I've ever had. She is not easy by any means and her tests require work but nit is worth it to take her if you wan t the best out of your bio classes
Her enthusiasm is what gets me through the material. Sometimes in class I'm completely lost but she's very helpful in office hours and really cares about her students and teaching. Really helpful demonstrations to explain concepts. The tests aren't easy!
Dr. Sumacz is God's gift to the teaching world & what every professor should be. She's far from a push over, EXTREMELY knowledgable, gives wonderful demos that help you remember material & goes above and beyond to explain things during office hours. She never once belittled my questions. Take her if you want to learn a lot but be prepared to work.
She is a very good professor and knows what she is talking about! Very helpful and uses lots of demos. If you took AP Bio in high school, the class is almost exactly the same. Pay attention, study your lecture guide, complete the online quizzes, and you'll do perfectly fine!
Surmacz is absolutely amazing. Shes so enthusiastic about teaching and always has little props or actions to help you remember the material.The test are hard, but shes willing to help you out with the material and holds review sessions before the tests.Bottom line: Surmacz is the sweetest old woman and an amazing teacher even if the tests are hard
Dr. Surmacz was an AMAZING professor. Her tests can be difficult but she provides you with a practice test and masteringbio that help with the test content. She is always there to help you when needed and she does a great job connecting on the students level. Even in an auditorium filled with 100+ ppl she will call you out if she sees a cellphone
Dr. Surmacz is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic, but her exams are meant for someone who has taken this class a time or two or maybe someone who is already knowledgeable in the Bio department. First-time students beware: Do not take A&P in the summer! Too fast to absorb and retain to be used as a real career foundation.
She is an amazing teacher who is very interested in what she is teaching and explains things very clearly. She handles a big class really well and hardly ever uses the book. Almost everything you need to know is in her lecture guide. Overall, a fantastic teacher
Excellent teacher. The class is difficult but if you put in the time and work you will do fine. She really wants her students to do well and spends extra time going over difficult topics. Teaches you what you really need to know...Always available for help and guidance. A+
I liked Dr. Surmacz a lot! you can tell she loves her job and does a lot to make learning the material easier. Tons of in-class demonstrations to help learn the material. The material in the class was kind of boring but she made it fun.
You learn a lot, and the class can be overwhelming. Stay on top of the information as you get it if you want an A. Dr. Surmacz is a top notch educator, probably the best I've had at Bloom in science. Lab exams a little rough.
Best Professor I ever had. She knows her material thouroughly and helps willingly, This class is not easy!!!! But if you work hard you will pass. No Curves, you get what you earn!
I loved this class, she makes boring material so fun and easy to learn! Love her
I really enjoyed her teaching strategy, however the exams were extremely difficult. She is very nice and will help you when you don't understand something.
I LOVE SURMACZ!!! You have to study for the tests but the information is so interesting and she makes it funny and engaging there is no way you could fail! You get extra percentage on your grade just for showing up to class. You dont even need the textbook just get the MasteringBiology CD! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS WOMAN
Honestly, probably the greatest teacher I ever had at Bloom. Her tests are hard but she is one of those teachers that challenges you to your potential. Her class is the reason I am a health science major. Study, go to class, GO TO HER AND ASK FOR HELP, she will do anything she can to help you out. She is AMAZING.
I loved this class and I love Dr. Surmacz!! She keeps class entertaining and knows what she is talking about! She is hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. She wants you to succeed and if you go to lecture and put in the time and effort you can do well! Lecture and Lab are not easy but they give you numerous resources to study.
Dr. Surmacz is incredible. I was very intimidated to take the more "advanced" intro class because biology seems scary! But surmacz is always excited and extremely passionate about the content even the most boring concept makes sense when someone is so happy to teach it. Unlike some profs she WANTS everyone to understand and share her enthusiasm
Dr. Surmacz is a saint. This women loves her job and loves ever kid she teaches. She takes concepts that are hard and hard to memorize and demonstrates them and uses analogies that will make the material seem easy. The work you put in to this class is the grade you get out. She offers help whenever needed and is always in a cheery mood. Amazing.
Excellent professor. The best I have had. She makes everything so clear. I try to get in to all her classes.
Absolutely AMAZING professor. Yes, I found the class to be very difficult, but Dr. Surmacz worked so hard to make it as easy as possible and also very fun. She is so passionate about teaching and she really knows what she is talking about. She gives real world examples and excellent explanations. Take her if at all possible!!
She is such a passionate professor! She makes the information clear and is extremely enthusiastic about teaching. She makes lecture fun and I will miss her. Her tests are extremely difficult because there is so much information on them.
Amazing professor. Anatomy and Physiology is a difficult subject regardless of your professor, but Dr. Surmacz makes things quite clear and is willing to run around the room (literally) in order to make a concept stick. She is very passionate and approachable. Her lecture guides are very organized and easy to follow and she really knows her stuff.
Professor Surmacz really puts the material into real life contexts and shows how things work. She explains things very clearly and really cares if the student understands the material. You have to put in work and study the material, but as long as you are willing to work, you should do well. She's an amazing professor.
Dr. Surmacz is such a wonderful professor.. you can tell because she makes a lecture hall of over 100 actually INTERESTED and invested in things like cells at early hours of the morning. She is very very funny and approachable outside of class. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS! I have never felt as strongly about another professor that this is true Take her!
Love her! A&P is tough but she gives you millions of ways to succeed
Her exams are REALLY tough. You really have to bust your ass to get an A in that class. I busted my ass and got a B. She is always available to help you though. Show her that you're working hard and she'll bump up your grade without you even asking. She's also really funny.
Dr. Surmacz was my favorite teacher last semester. The class was a lot of information and required a lot of studying. Most people did not realize this which is why a lot did so poorly on tests. You do not need the book for concepts 1 class! As long as you know the lecture guide like the back of your hand you will do fine! GO NAD!
She is a great professor. You will learn a ton.
Cindy Surmacz is by far my favorite teacher that I've ever had at Bloomsburg. She is so nice and easy to talk to and takes her time to explain anything that you're unclear of. A&P itself is a hard class but she makes learning the material fun. I studied a lot, and got an A, so it is possible. Definitely recommend her, she is great!!
Cindy Surmacz is the best professor I have ever had. Although the content of A&P is challenging, she teaches it in an accessible way riddled with jokes and activities. She's so clearly passionate about her job. If you get an opportunity, TAKE DR. SURMACZ. In all honestly, she'll change your life.
Surmacz is such an amazing person and professor. She makes the information easy to understand. Her notes are well structured. Visit her in her office whenever you have a question. She will go over a concept many times to help you out . Surmacz is on your side and wants you to do well.
Difficult class, you must go to class if you want to pass it. She doesn't make it easy
This class is HARD. Theres so much material its ridiculous. She's an awesome person, very nice and really good teacher! but the tests are so hard. there are nongraded clicker questions everyday but they are just for participation. The lab exams are pretty tough too tbh. But she is the best concepts professor i would recommend her!
This is a very tough class, but if you apply yourself, you'll be fine. She makes it very easy to understand concepts. If you don't understand, she'll work with you to make things clearer. She's a great professor, one of the best!
Surmacz is one of the best professors I've had as a freshman. Her lectures are large classes but she speaks to the class as an entirety and is very interactive with her students. She will always be willing to make time for you and help you. Tests are difficult. If you don't study, you won't pass.
I would not recommend this class at all. This class was very hard to understand. When asking/going to get help, I felt like I was being looked at like I was stupid. Tests are very confusing and hard.
Amazing professor! The lecture notes are exactly what is on the test. If you study hard, you will pass.
Wonderful professor! Makes huge lectures feel small. If you study, tests are not bad, if you don't, the tests will be really hard.
Very hard class but best professor I have ever had. As long as you put the time into her class you will be fine. Take advantage of office hours, she is very helpful.
She is one of my favorite prof at Bloom; she is always willing to help. I love that she basically takes notes with you and she writes in different color markers so I recommend getting different colors pens. It is a tough class but as long as you pay attention in class and actually study for the exam at least 1 week before you should be fine.
I literally love Surmacz so much. I wish I could take more classes with you. She is willing to help you no matter what and is good at applying bio concepts to real life examples. She is such a sweetheart and make sure you go to the review sessions. The first test was a lot harder than expected and DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
Dr. Surmacz is an amazing professor. You can tell that she genuinely cares about her students. She makes her lectures interesting. Studying is essential to get a good grade. Needed the textbook for the online code.
She is an amazing professor who has a passion for teaching. It's a tough class with lots of work but if you put in the effort you will pass. And she is always there if you ever need help.
One of the best professors at Bloomsburg University. Very passionate about teaching and keeps your interest during lectures. She always is cracking clever jokes while silmultaneously helping you remember some of the tougher material. Her tests have a lot of trick questions but if you put the time into studying there's no reason why you would fail.
Best Professor at Bloom I had so far. Always there for students and willing to help with anything! Very enthusiastic about her job and makes lectures entertaining, even in the morning!
I can understand why people think Dr. Surmacz is one of the best professors here. I can't imagine a professor that teaches better than she does. With that said, she makes her exams much harder than they need to be on purpose, and makes you work for your grade. Very likeable and knows everything, except when she screws you on the exams.
She's a very nice, enthusiastic teacher. However, when it comes to test they are extremely hard and the questions are not clear.
AMAZING PROFESSOR! So sweet, helpful, and hilarious! Her tests are extremely difficult but she is extremely knowledgeable and is more than willing to help! Has cute ways to remember certain concepts. Clicker questions every day help bump your grade up. By far my favorite professor here, I wish she could teach every single one of my classes!
awesome professor who makes lecture very interesting. she really wants her students to pass. love this class. her tests are hard but i suggest going through her lecture guide page by page.
She is a excellent Professor . Very animated keeps you interested in class. lecture exams overpowers all. lab exams , reports or online homework are all weighted very low does very little to help your grade .
Dr. Surmacz is by far the best teacher I have ever had. She is kind and will help you with anything you need. She makes her lectures fun and exciting even when the topics are boring. You will need to put in a lot of work to get a good grade, but you'll learn a lot.
She's very approachable and eager to answer any questions. Lots of fun in class too. Make sure you put in a lot of studying, her exams are hard and there's no opportunities for extra credit. She holds study sessions before every exam though, definitely go to those.
Dr. Surmacz is an amazing professor. Couldn't imagine being taught A&P by anyone else! She's a sweet and funny lady who cares about you as a student and wants to see you succeed. This class will give you a reality check, but if you put the work in and go to her (she's always eager to help) you'll do just fine! I can't wait to have her next semester
In lecture, she is able to explain information clearly and is funny and likable. Tests are extremely hard and confusing even if you come in prepared and are almost impossible to pass. The tests are the only things that move your grade and the rest of the assignments like clicker Q's, lab reports, and online assignments move your grade 0.2%
She is a very fun lecturer and makes class less boring. However, she does go overtime a lot and you really have to study for the tests. You must show up for class for the clicker questions for participation points. She always available if you n help and answers emails quickly.
Surmacz is a super great person, makes class kinda not boring with her personality. However, tests are terribly hard. DO NOT take this class with another class that is challenging for you, you WILL NOT pass with the amount of time needed to study for this class. Attendance is mandatory, you receive clicker quizzes every single class.
Dr. Surmacz is very knowledgeable and passionate about Biology and gets excited and involves students in learning. Only set back to the class is she seems not to like to waste time with questions. The lecture before final she crammed a whole chapter into 5 minutes just to get it in for the final. Exams get progressively get harder.
Great professor! BUT beware of exams. Study at LEAST a week before the exam. Exams are hard but it is possible. Took this class with stats and passed with a B! She likes to trick you so she can tell if you know your stuff on the exams. Mix and match things a lot. 4 exams plus a final. Homework, lab reports, and clickers don't help boost ya grade.
Surmacz is an AMAZING teacher, she is so funny and makes class really interesting. I would totally take this class again I am going to miss her next semester. Make sure you go to class because if you don't you'll miss like 20 pages of notes. Make sure you study AT LEAST a week in advance or you won't do well on the tests.
She's so much fun and so helpful. Really learned a lot, I had her for both Anatomy 1 and Biology. Be sure to study in advance for exams though, and complete all mastering assingments because they really help you in the long run. She's always avaliable to ask questions, but you have to put work in too.
Surmacz was a nice Professor but I went to her office hours to ask her a few questions and she made me feel so dumb for asking these questions and acted like I was wasting her time. Tests are incredibly hard. Only take this class is you HAVE to.
Had to retake the class because I didn't put in the time to study, but retook it and got an A. She gives pink page study guides for each chapters which are vital to to well on exams. Attendance is by clicker and gets you easy points. Exams are tough but if you study the pink pages you'll do well. One of my favorite professors, very caring and kind.
Dr. Surmacz is one of the best professors in the science department. Her lectures are amazing and always full of demonstrations to further clarify the material. She is always ready to help students. As long as you start the semester on a good foot then you should end on a good foot. P.S she does not offer extra credit so always do your best.
Dr. Surmacz is the cutest and sweetest lady! She goes above and beyond to make sure the information sticks in your head. She always makes herself available even through her lectures are like 300 people.
Had her for A&P 1 without having ANY knowledge of this subject. Thanks to her, I learned a lot. She is an AMAZING professor who is always willing to help. All of the exams are based off of the notes taken in class (she gives us a book that's outlined, so it's hard not to have good notes). Clickers are used to grade attendance everyday.
Dr. Surmacz is super sweet and is willing to answer any questions you may have. The tests can be kind of hard, but if you review the material and come to class, you will be golden. Also, the study sessions are super great. Take advantage of ABLE, your grade is more likely to improve if you do! Love her! Definitely recommend.
very sweet lady. Have her for A&P 1. Study a week before the exam. Make sure you know every single page because she will take little bits of each page and put it into the exam. I took this class with Chem115 which is extremely challenging but i received an A in her class. make sure you study, study, study.
I personally didn't get a textbook but I really wish that I had. She is a very fun prof but her tests are really tricky. I would definitely recommend filling out the pink pages in the lecture guide and reading all multiple choice questions VERY carefully. All tests are Scantrons so if you like multiple choice, this is the class for you. Overall fun
Dr. Surmacz is one of the best professors. She really cares about helping students learn and is accessible outside of lecture for one one one time. She uses great examples and makes learning the dry material more fun. A+!!!
This class is extremely hard for a 100 level course. The textbook is not necessary to buy. Only take this class if you have to.
Dr. Surmacz is an inspirational professor. She made lecture fly by. The class is tough, but Dr. Surmacz gives you all the information you need to do well. She does silly things during lecture to help you remember important information and it really does help! I would suggest taking all anatomy courses with Dr. Surmacz!
Dr. Surmacz was the reason I enjoyed Biology. She's such a sweet lady, and always makes time for anyone if they need help. The textbook was pricey and you don't really need it. This course contains a lot of information, so you have to study. No extra credit. She knows what shes teaching and makes the subject enjoyable. 11/10 would take her again
Very tough class, tests are hard, but Surmacz is a great teacher. Study far in advance for tests. Access code and textbook are mandatory.
Surmacz was an amazing professor for A&P 1! She definitely helped me stay calm even though I was nervous taking this class. Her lectures are entertaining and you definitely feel like you learn something. She makes herself available outside of class/lab as well. Can't wait for A&P 2 with her!
Dr. Surmacz is an amazing professor! Her lectures are so entertaining and she make learning fun. Her classes are pretty difficult. You have to study a lot and have motivation to do well. She's always in her office and is always willing to help her students when they don't understand something. Don't wait last minute to study either you'll regret it
Surmacz is amazing! Her lectures are easy to follow and she cracks jokes and throws in fun facts to keep your attention. You will have to study to do well on the tests because most of a&p is just memorization.
Dr. Surmacz is adorable, funny and she knows anatomy so well. She's very clear on what she wants and she's always willing to help you out and wants to get to know you. I had trouble with exams but as long as you work hard, you'll be fine. You'll get the grade you deserve.
Surmacz is one of my favorite professors here at Bloom. She is an amazing teacher!
Dr. Surmacz is great. Although I did not get the grade I wanted in her class it was my own fault. A+P is learning a lot of material so if you procrastinate studying you won't do well. Dr. Surmacz explains things well and you can reach her outside of class and she's always happy to help. Her test aren't the easiest, but not hard either. StudyingA
Dr. Surmacz is an amazing professor. Classes are interesting however exams are very challenging. You must put a lot of time into this class. If you are having trouble she is always willing to help but sometimes explanations aren't 100% clear.
I LOVE DR SURMACZ SO MUCH! She is literally the most amazing professor here! A&P is a rough class and the tests are pretty difficult, but she teaches really well and fully prepares you. Definitely go to the review sessions before the tests, and go to her if you ever have questions! If you put in the work, and study hard, you'll do well!
She has very good lectures. Bring colored pens because that is how she takes her notes and it is easier to learn the material. Exams are hard but doable as long as you study in advance. Try to attend review sessions if you can. Check over the pink review pages in her lecture guide before an exam to make sure you're familiar with everything.
Surmacz is amazing, but her class is difficult. The practice quizzes made by her are useful since 1-2 questions out of the 50 are used on the real test. Which is nice to see something you notice. Make sure you fully understand the material before going into an exam. Other then difficult exams, she's hilarious and makes class fun!
She is an amazing teacher. I love sitting in her lectures. She makes learn enjoyable and fun. Dr. Surmacz is like my college mother. You don't need to buy the textbook at all. It comes with mastering biology. Exams are more specific and applying the information that you learned. This is my favorite class to go to.
Going to lecture is really important because she explains everything really well. She uses a lot of practical application in her exams, but the homework really helps you prepare for this.
I really do love Dr. Surmacz, but the difficult thing about her class is that exams are weighted so heavy in comparison to the Mastering assignments and attendance. If you aren't a good test taker, this class is going to be rather tough.
Great professor! Very enthusiastic about course material and tries to make the lecture fun. Lecture always seemed like it flew by, but test's were difficult and a lot of studying needs to be put in to receive a good grade!
Dr. Surmacz overall is an amazing professor. She is well respected in the biology department and by her previous students. She is very knowledgeable and always accessible outside the classroom. The downfall to her class is how weighted her exams are. Each exam (4 exams)weighting 11% each,for a total of 44% leaves a student with no chance for error.
Dr. Surmacz is caring and tries to make lectures fun! This is a very difficult class, but not impossible! Lectures are very important and her tests are hard! Her tests are also worth a big percentage of your grade so I would start studying at least a week in advance!!
Dr. Surmacz is such a wonderful Professor. She makes lectures fun and interesting, and she never turns down a question. The class is challenging. It is time consuming, but if youre willing to put in the effort, great outcomes will follow. Highly recommend!
Dr. Surmacz is one of the best professors I have had on campus. She is very enthusiastic and will do weird things to help you remember the material which I loved. It is a difficult class and lectures are very important and she also writes everything down and doesnt go too fast.
She is honestly one of the best professors I have taken here at bloom. She explains everything very well, uses many analogies, and makes lectures fun. For all the people saying her exams are hard, I havent found them very difficult.. I got Bs on the exams. The textbook is never used. I would definitely take her again.
An incredible professor who will do everything in her power to make sure you understand the material. Very tough exams, however, if you study the "pink pages" that are provided you should be fine for exams!
A wonderful professor who will make time for you to ensure you succeed in the course. Intriguing material, the professor makes sure you fully understand the material before moving on. Very hard exams but as long as you study the material you should be perfectly fine.
Dr Surmacz is my favorite prof that Ive discovered.. she is very thorough in lectures and makes them fun and entertaining.. she will work with you individually to make sure you understand and even offers review sessions for upcoming tests
Dr surmacz is one of the nicest people Ive ever met. She is such a kind lady and makes classes so much fun. She cracks jokes and connects with students even though there are so many in her lectures... definitely worth taking if you have the opportunity to !
Hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. She wants her students to succeed and you dont feel like you are being set up to fail. She is passionate about what she teaches and you can tell. Lectures are great and makes learning material much easier. Not an easy class but definitely a class worth taking!!!
Great professor. You have to go to lecture every week and use your clicker for attendance. Exams are lecture heavy, nothing outside the lecture guide. Very helpful in office hours.
God Bless Surmacz! Her lectures are enjoyable and straightforward. She has a clear passion for biology and helping her students. Every question on her tests is pulled straight from the lecture guide. Her class is difficult because it is a lot of memorization, but if put in the work, you should be able to earn an A. Love her!!
Dr. Surmacz couldn't be a better professor for Anatomy. She always kept lectures interesting and truly is passionate about her student's success. Both classes are very hard, but Surmacz has so many resources to help you learn the material. I would take a class with Dr. Surmacz again in a heartbeat.
Theres a reason shes one of the best bio professors at bloom and the other professors know it too. She loves what she does & its obvious. She is really good at explaining topics and her enthusiasm about it is practically contagious. I dont think Ive ever seen her upset. I would take her again in a heartbeat. 10/10 recommend.
Dr. Surmacz teaches a tough class, but is very resourceful and always there to help. She gives 110% for her students, and you need to give that back in her class to succeed. Very knowledgeable professor and loves her job. Her lectures will always capture your attention. She is a gem, and a flex to Bloomsburg University.
Dr. Surmacz is like the grandmother you always wanted. She's incredibly kind, caring, and quirky and has a genuine love for teaching (which reallllllly shows in her lectures). Her exams are straightforward and cover all of the info from her lectures/the lecture guide. It will be a very sad day when she retires & Bloom will be a less cheerful place.
Dr Surmacz is my favorite lady. I had her for bio 1 in the fall of 19 and still go to her for advice. She is caring and helpful. You can tell she is just a gem of a lady. Her lectures are lively and she is always making jokes. Honestly my favorite professor I have had yet! Take her if you can !
Dr. Surmacz is the sweetest lady. Show up to her class though. Study all her content. You will not do well if you don't work in this class. Her exams are difficult and make you think, which is why you HAVE to study. If you're struggling, she is always willing to help you. She wants you to succeed! My piece of advice - don't slack off. STUDY.
Dr. Surmacz is literally the sweetest lady. She is always willing to help her students no matter what and 100% wants what is best for them. She loves her students and is a great support system if you ever need help in school or just life in general. As long as you put in the work, her class really is not challenging. Definitely take her classes!!!!
Dr. Surmacz is a great professor. She made the material really easy to understand. I just read over the test material a day or two before the exam and I ended up doing really well on them. A lot of memorization but it is not that bad.
As a Person Dr Surmacz is amazing. She really cares and if you need help she is there. She helped me pass the class and i am excited for Anatomy Physiol 2
Dr. Surmacz is easily the best professor at BU. She gives fantastic lectures and notes to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. She answers any and everyone's questions need-be. Weekly homework assignments that are nowhere near difficult. A shame she retires after this semester, but grateful I got to experience her as my professor.
Miss her so much. The most amazing professor
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