Debbie is actually funny, she's not boring, had her in bi 111 and 112 she expects A LOT out of students but she is extremely intelligent and knowledgable of her subject so be prepared to work VERY hard!

I think she's hilarious. She explains the stuff in the lab that we were supposed to have learned in the class, and makes it ten times more interesting and comprehensible.

I liked Debbie alot. She always says all of these funny little things. Lecures are nice and short so there is lots of time to finish the lab and go home early.

She's okay. Very hard marker. Be prepared to work hard. Incredible personality though, very approachable. :)

Wow! Debbie is such a great instructor! Although she expects her students to work hard, she is always willing to help and give hints and she is very reasonable. I would recomend her labs above any others! btw. Ernest Kroeker is the best 111/112 prof you can ever hope to have.

Very nice to chat with, but a little tough with marking. Definitely knows about insects.

Debbie is wicked nice and she is a excellent teacher... shes an insane hard marker though.

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I love debbie, you always know what is going on in her class, unlike all the other labs, and she is extremely easy to talk to and always willing to help. Plus, shes a lot of fun.Yes she is a hard marker, but you learn to appriciate it, that is if your not a lazy student. I recommend debbie if you love bio, if you dont, then stick with someone else.

Her notes are very short but effective. She is a very hard marker but fair, so if you get a good mark on the labs and homework she hands back to you then you know you did a great job. I think Debbie could be more enthusiastic about teaching though.

Debbie is very nice and funny, but this course it brutal. The final was a monster of a thing, and there were three midterms and three assignments for the course, not including the lab midterms, assignments and finals. If you work really hard and study, you'll get a good mark, but anything less and you'll be in big trouble.

Debbie is great, she is very helpful and her notes are effective... they really do help.. what also helps is doing the online quizes with the weblink that comes with the text book it is great, it helps u grasp all the key points that debbie talks about and the ones she doesnt u can throw out :) she's a awesome prof and her marking is always fair!

Debbie is a great prof, her explanations of the subject matter relevant to the labs are very effective, and she keeps it interesting with her jokes! She's a tough marker but she's very approachable if you're having trouble. I strongly recommend her if you plan on going further with bio, but if not, it may not be worth the effort.

took her for both 111 and 112 bio labs she is a tough maker for sure every little detail is seen by her and i find her a little unfair b/c even the best presentations she gives a low A and it feels like you have to be GOD to get an A+ in her class but she is funny and you will have fun in her class if you have your friends in there to suffer with

I found Debbie to be a very nice teacher who really knew her stuff and is always willing to help if you need it. Although i am never taking her again becuase he tests are unbelievably hard, and the class average always seems to be very low. Its a shame becuase i did like her, but shes way to hard!

Debbie is a very nice prof who cares about her students. Her lectures are not too bad but the notes she writes on an overhead arent very useful. She is a semi-difficult teacher but very easy to talk to and will help you when you need it.

Great teacher, covers what you need to know, none of this "I give you some notes, and I test you on what I didn't cover from the chapter". Shes not here to trick you, but help you learn what you need to know.

Nice prof, but very hard marker. I thought I would enjoy this class alot more but she marks way too hard, and it's frustrating!

very hard marker....

She is a good teacher and very fair. Her lectures are amazing and very clear objectives and expectations. She explains things very well and she knows her stuff. The lab is hard but she will help you when you need it and she's a very fun and easy going teacher. Very easy to talk to and don't need the text at all. Interesting class for sure ;)

Wondeful lady and a wonderful teacher. Shes always there when you need extra help, and her lectures are very interesting. She clearly enjoys biology.

Debbie is extremely friendly and nice. Her lectures are thorough and concise. Plus, she has a lot of stories about the animals and plants she talks about (pictures on ppt slides are the ones she takes herself). Her midterms and final are ALL written. The only irritating thing is her marking which is a bit unfair. Marks off for too much/little info.

Debbie is a great lab prof and wants all her students to recieve. She is a hard marker, but is always willing to look at your work and help you find errors before it is due. Overall one of the best profs I have had and I am signing up for Bio 112 lab with her next semester

Debbie has a great sense of humour and she knows her stuff! Her midterms are extremely hard because they are all written. The online quizzes are the easiest part of the course. Overall she is a great teacher, and she will help you if you need help so go to her office hours!! I wouldn't recommend her to anybody who hates written tests!

I had Debbie as my lecturer in Bio 111 and a lab instructor in 112. She is a great person and does teach you well, but be prepared because she is a hard marker!

Debbie's very passionate about her classes, especially about insects, which I find essential in a good learning experience. She does pack A LOT into the semester and likewise expects you to learn a lot. We had to drop three chapters and midterm because we didn't have enough time even though we only missed half a week. Shes a bit of a picky marker

Debbie's a great prof! I don't know why she has such low ratings. She's really funny and tries to make class engaging for everyone. She's super helpful all you have to do is ask and very clear on what she is expecting for lab reports and always tells you when you're having a quiz. Would definitely take a class with her again!

She was the perfect science teacher, nerdy lame science jokes included. Her marking is BRUTAL though!! Our lecture prof was so abysmal it was impossible to keep up. This class is A LOT of hard work!! But she was also very helpful and approachable and when walked in 2 hours late for class she let me write the quiz the next day. THUMBS UP!

Debbie is hilarious but a really tough grader. She expects you to know your stuff and know it well- which is probably a good thing. Her exams are very long and extensive- did not have enough to finish my final for her class. Other than destroying your mark she is a really good prof- as long as you know the material.

she is good. even though she is a tough marker, she wants students to do well. will give you extensions, makes lots of office hours available, will adjust weighting of midterms and such. And the tough marking is necessary since she tells you exactly what will be on the test. If she was super easy going on the marking, then everyone would get an A

makes you work for your grade so youll learn a lot from this class

Debbie is a great prof. You will learn a lot from this class which will be super helpful for the Mcat. Lots of people complain about the tough marking, but she is VERY clear on what will be on the test (gives you the exact questions). The trick is to carefully read the question and to not give unnecessary information. And be good at memorizing !

Debbie was pretty good for Bio 111 Lab. When it comes to assignments she is fairly generous with her marking, however her mid term and final exams are hard. I studied for both and couldn't crack 70%, but got 91% on lecture exam so that says something. She does explain things thoroughly and will always help you outside of class and replies to emails

Debbie may come across as cold at first but she really just wants her students to understand the material fully. Don't expect to sit back and get a good grade. She can tell how hard you worked and what you know and will give points accordingly. Play nice with others, no nonsense in her labs.

Debbie is definitely a tough marker and expects a lot from her students. However, she is extremely helpful when asked and also try's her best to get students to engage during lab lectures by asking questions. I would definitely take another class with Debbie, great prof!

Debbie cares. I actually failed the final exam in the lab (personal circumstances), which should've resulted in an automatic F - Debbie paid attention and compared my grade from lab work and saw that I shouldn't have failed. She spoke to me and told me she would waive the exam because she felt as though the exam didn't reflect my work.

Great Professor, Debbie is passionate, helpful, and a great part of the biology department. On par with Jennifer Barrett, I enjoyed her lab and would take her class again in a heartbeat. Took her lecture for bio 111 and her lab in bio 112 and have no regrets!

Debbie can seem aloof, but don't let that scare you, she isn't condescending and loves the subject matter (insects!). Apart from that: Debbie is a good lecturer with good slide presentations. The jam packed lectures don't leave much room for questions, though she's good with office hours and emails. Lab time is another great way to get answers.

Took 111 lab with her last fall. The formal reports were a challenge, but I feel much more confident with scientific writing now which I was very grateful for when it came to the 112 research project and a paper I had to write for my 112 lecture. I found her instructions and expectations very clear and I enjoyed her lab.

Labs were easy and fun to complete/understand. Debbie is definitely a hard marker when it comes to papers but always gives a lot of feedback so you can improve. If you need help with anything during labs she is very accessible.

Amazing! Loved bio labs but reports are graded strictly.