One of my best professors. Very helpful with a difficult subject.

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She was a great teacher, I was glad to have her for biology since it's not one of my best subjects.

More than a teacher. She really does care!

she is absolutely the best instructor I've ever had. She calls each student before tests to see if they have any questions. She will go out of her way to help a student!

Absolutely Amazing!! She made this class so fun! She was so helpful and she tried to do all she could to help us!

Fabulous, smart, friendly, and approachable. Her class is not easy but she will do anything that she can to help you get through it.

She is awsome! She is amazing and I love this professor! I've only heard good things about her, the class is hard but she makes it easier to learn!

Her class is hard but she is the best person in the world to teach it because she knows exactly how to structure things to help you learn and succeed. She's one of the best professors I've had so far.

awesome professor! very willing to help

if you hate science, she breaks it down as best she can for you. The department makes her teach most of the topics in that class. So its not her, her test are decent. Just study.

nice but tests are difficult

She is awesome, just go to class and study your notes and an "A" is totally possible.

Yea... lemme guess you are thinking to your self.. wow this class is so freaking easy.. and then you get your first test back... haha not what you thought huh! Well she is a great teacher and she will do what she has to in order to get you throught it. She

Pretty much my favorite professor ever. Hard class, but shes always willing to help out, and really makes class interesting. <3 Deb.

Pretty much the greatest teacher Ive ever had...ever.

I had her like 3 years ago so I don't know if things have changed, but the class was fun and interesting. 1st test was the hardest but she gives you plenty of extra credit opportunities.

She is very helpful. In class, she'll break everything down to the basics. But her tests are hard.

Debby is awesome! She is very clear on what she expects of you. She has no attendance policy! And even if you dont like science she keeps you interested!

SHE WAS THE GREATEST EVER! SO TAKE HER IF U CAN!

It is true if you have to take Bio take her. You will regret it if you don't I know I took it once before with someone else and she is way better.

Really sweet woman, explains things really well and her lectures are the easiest ever. If you have to take this class, take it with Debby. But make sure you really study hard for her tests!

She is so perfect for 8 a.m. She was not too peppy but just enthusiastic enough to keep me awake. She is very sweet and cares about her students alot. I liked the class and material, and made it to class pretty often but there is alot of material to only be covered on 50 question tests. Study, study, study!!

Dempsey is amazing- she is passionate about teaching and loves her students. She even called every student in the class before the test to make sure they didnt have any questions. Her tests are a challenge but she is the kind of teacher that makes you want to do well.

Dempsey is the best teacher! She's very nice, caring, very approachable, and will do her best to try and help you out!

How could you not like Debby, she knows her stuff. Always helps you get your answers and makes sure you understand. She basicly wrote the course so if she says it then it is true. Great instructor

She is an excellent professor. The only difficult part is that there is so much information to know, but she does a wonderful job at explaining the subject. She will do anything she can to help you if you ask for it. Very nice lady!!!

I never liked science until her class. She was very helpful and I spent three hours studying before her test and aced all of them easily. If your stupid avoid her classes - if your average to smart you'll be just fine, as long as your willing to study. She's straightforward, no tricks.

Very good teacher

I am a complete ditz when it comes to science, and she was the perfect professor to take such a broad survey class with. Her lectures run smoothly and seem to fly by. Her tests are really really difficult, though. I would study for days and still only get a low C. She's willing to help you if you need it, though. Her door is always open.

I took the web- based winter intersession Biological Perspective of Wellness, and it went pretty well. It's a whole lot of information crammed into a short period of time, but that's true for any intersession class. She TRULY cares about her students and is ALWAYS willing to go above and beyond.

I took her internet class. I'm telling you she is the nicest professor I've ever had. She is someone who truly cares about her students. There wasn't a text book and she used power point slides. I've been putting off science til my senior year, and i'm so glad I lucked into her class. Anyone who is needing a science without lab, take her. Grea

Her test are straight forward, but good luck on the choose the correct answer, those wewre difficult as H#$%* she is very nice though.

What a teacher! Dempsey was so into helping the student out. She will do what ever she can to help you succeed. Test are kind of difficult so study and you will be fine.

She is an awesome teacher. Very energetic. Very helpful

very nice, very encouraging, and very helpful. She answered any and every email I sent to her, and would stay after class to answer questions. Her tests are extremely difficult, so you have to study hard and know those power points backwards and forwards. She will change one word on the test, so read every word of every question and answer!

Online class was pretty easy if you studied regularly. The final exam was basically your final grade so make sure you know your stuff. The final had 300 questions - very long. But I got an A & I learned alot. She was also very much available if you needed outside help.

Amazing teacher! So friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed her lectures. Tests are difficult because some questions are worded almost identically...but if you study the powerpoints you will be perfectly fine. Would definately take her again!

Very nice, and always willing to help. Really knows her stuff, and is enthusiastic about it. I love the encouraging emails she sends.

Web course very easy! No book required and all test information is in red. Copy everything in red and study it you'll get an A. Test were very reasonable with ample time. I HIGHLY reccomend everyone take this class!!!

Super nice person. Very encouraging and always willing to help or answer questions. She gives great notes on pp.

very helpful

She's easy in the sense that if you DO study and give it 100%, the exams will appear very easy. They're worded exactly like the powerpoints. But if youre not a fan of studying, there's no way you could pass this class. I think 33% of the class got A's, while the other 40-50% failed. So it's easy if you study; impossible if you don't.

I loved Mrs. Dempsey! She teaches a very hard class but does a very good job at teaching the material and trying to help you get a good grade. If you stay focused you will do ok. Make sure to study alot though.

Had her online but she was always prompt with assignments, notes, grading. Always there for help when needed. Great professor!!

The online 209 class is great!!! I would definitely recommend the class to anyone. Questions come directly from the powerpoints she posts. Notes are really easy to follow and she is an incredibly helpful professor!

It is advertised as an online class, but really is not. The Final exam is at NKU. If you need a science credit don't take this class.

So when I was deciding whether to take the online version of this class or the on-campus version I was surprised to find out no one compared them. My opinion is pretty simple though, you should deff take Dempsey online for this class! Hard class but MUCH easier than what my friends are having to do on campus. Don't be scared just because its online

This has been by far the best online course I have ever taken. Sometimes it can be hard to get ahold of the instructor but she always responded back right away and very eager to help with anything.

I took this class online. The material is easy to understand, but the exams are EXTREMELY detailed and hard. Memorizing notecards for all the material was the only way I could do even alright on them. Study every day, even if its just a little bit, and DONT leave it till a week before the exam to start. Debby is super helpful if you ask, too.

Took online. Tegrity lectures are great. Very clear. Good teacher. Make sure you attend SI. Hard class, must study. Exams are rediculously hard. She expects you to know every detail to get one question right. Automatically assumes everyone cheats bc exams are online so she makes exams extra hard.

I took this course online and my peers took it in the classroom with Prof. Scola. Trust me, take this class online. Its difficult material and the 3 test online are super detailed and very challenging. Scoring %80 on these online test is considered good. You must study week or two in advance and be very organized with the note printouts she gives.

Great professor.

An easy class if you actually keep up on the weekly chapters and stay ahead, like you're SUPPOSED to. Exams were crazy hard though. BEWARE. THE. FINAL. It's beyond ridiculous. Ready to study 26 Chapters of Anatomy? Overall, a super nice (yet super difficult) professor that will help you anyway you can; very motivational and encouraging.

Great Professor! If one does not learn, or do well, it is because they have not put in the effort. Study everyday, learn and memorize the material, and you will do well in class. Stop blaming the teacher, and put some effort into your own education. You have Professor Dempsey, your slides, your book, and youtube....There is no excuse:)

She was great! Very helpful, the SI leader is awesome, so make sure to attend SI!

This class was very interesting. You have to be very self organized and study. This isn't the online class you can just take the tests without studying. It's tough but she keeps it very interesting and fun.

This class if tough!! It is only 4 exams that make up your grade. If you aren't a science major, you're going to struggle with the terms and it makes it that much more frustrating. I learned a lot in this class but i wish there was more meat to make up the grade if you don't test well...

You better make sure you memorize every single word on her power points otherwise you won't do well. She tries to trick you a lot. Much harder now that you have to have your webcam turned on while taking an exam. Must study everyday

This class requires a lot of self discipline and study. As long as you study everything she covers and keep up with the assignments, youll do fine...bio major or not. Debby was very helpful and even met with me a few times to go over some tough material. Shes willing to make time for her students and if you put forth the effort, youll get the grade

I was worried about taking an online course, especially something as challenging as BIO 209. But I found it to actually be so much easier! Her tegrity lectures are clear and helpful. Can earn extra credit by going to SI, which I strongly encourage! Great professor!

She really cares about you and will help you to pass. This online lab was tremendously easier than my peers who took the lab on campus. There is a simple 5 question quiz. There is one mid term, one final. Nothing else. All homework is optional and is extra credit. I will say if you bomb the test it is hard to recover due to lack of assignments.

Anatomy is difficult to begin with and even more difficult when the lecture is taken completely online. She has plenty of videos and worksheets to help you understand. Still have issues understanding the material? Shoot her a quick email and she is always more than willing to meet with you to answer any questions.

Wonderful professor very caring, and very accessible if you need help she is always wiling to help. You really have to study a lot if you want a good grade. This is an online class based off of 4 test (100 pts. each), 6 quizzes (20 pts. each, lowest one is dropped), and 1 final (200 pts. cumulative) You are recorded the taking tests and quizzes.

This class is all about how much effort you are willing to put in. I suggest watching the lectures, taking notes over EVERYTHING, and studying early for the exams. If you do poorly on one test, bringing that grade up will be a struggle. Don't fall behind!!! As tempting as it may be to just take a week off.. DON'T!!! WATCH THE LECTURES!!!!!!!

Amazing professor and very caring. Just memorize slides when she assigns them and you'll have no probs with tests. Seriously, tests are straight from slides. Don't have to read. Sends motivational and caring emails each week. Offers help in her office whenever. You always know what to expect with Debbie. She's a top professor at NKU.

There's more material in this class than you can shake a stick at, but the instructor does a really fabulous job in structure and format. The notes are clear and concise, and you know from the start what's expected of you. You really have to work hard for a good grade, and you have to spend many hours with the material. Do this, you'll succeed.

She is a great professor. Tells you what you need to know and is straight forward with the content, however you still need to work hard in this class. The grade is all quizzes and exams, and you get up to 5 extra credit points by going to SI. Always responds fast to emails and is very willing to help you!

Class is taught through an online program with self tests which she literally pulls word for word questions from. If you remotely do the self tests and memorize the answer choice, you'll do fine!