5.0

Debra Tavasso

Health Science - East Carolina University

5.0
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
5.0
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
5.0
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Just wish she taught more upper-level health classes

HLTH2000 - 5.0 rating

She was easily my favorite professor this semester

HEALTH1000 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

46%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (13)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(32)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 13
B-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Caring (11)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Respected (7)
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Hilarious (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Inspirational (1)
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HLTH3000

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Reviews (83)
5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Sep 24, 2003

GEAT TEACHER. EASY A.

5.0
1.0
HLTH3000
Nov 5, 2003

She's lots of fun, and very sweet. I wouldn't mind having her as my second mom!

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Nov 7, 2003

She's really nice and helpful and interesting/realistic! Take her for health and pass with a good grade! She takes attendace sometimes....gives the easiest quizs, you watch videos, and she reviews for every test! :)

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Nov 12, 2003

It's a very easy class and she makes it fun. It is pretty much an easy A if you come to class.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Nov 20, 2003

She is an awesome Professor and will help you in any way possible. Take her, she is great!!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Nov 29, 2003

She is awesome!!! Very understanding and great!!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Apr 11, 2004

EASY! She's so nice and will work with you on ANYTHING. Definitely a GPA booster.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Apr 25, 2004

Great teacher. Always willing to help you out. I took her for 3000 and thats a great class too. All of her tests are really easy and she always has a good story

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Apr 28, 2004

Excellent teacher. Makes learning fun. Treats you like an adult no a child.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Jun 28, 2004

Awesome class. Tests are almost too easy, so don't read into questions too much. She's so nice and sweet that she is hot to me. Take this class and help your GPA.

5.0
1.0
HEALTH2000
Nov 11, 2004

Easy class and she makes it interesting and fun. Would recommend her classes to non-health majors. She's a wonderful professor.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1050
Grade: B-
Nov 21, 2004

Awesome teacher and more than happy to help you at any time. Class is super easy and you watch a lot of movies and she cancels almost all friday classes. Doesn't get better than that.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1050
Dec 14, 2004

Great teacher. A very relaxed classroom atmosphere. Unlike other health classes in that you do learn. Mrs. Tavasso knows her material, and you should enjoy the class. Tests are easy, and the class is an overall easy A.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1050
Dec 15, 2004

Great teacher! Strongly reccommend her---relaxed atmosphere and get good grades!

5.0
2.0
HLTH1000
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 21, 2004

Great teacher, Very understandable... Easy A

5.0
3.0
HLTH2000
Feb 26, 2005

She is an amazing teacher, i would recommend her to ANYONE!!

5.0
2.0
HLTH
Mar 31, 2005

Great teacher; she is very clear & helpful. Plenty of extra credit oppurtunities. You will learn & have fun in her classes.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Apr 18, 2005

Mrs. Tavasso is a great professor and knows what she is talking about. She doesn't try to make the class too hard for the students. Keep up the good techniques!!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Grade: A+
Jul 31, 2005

Her class is very easy, lots of easy extra credit. I took it over the summer and she didnt make us do the big project which her class does during a normal semester. Her test were really easy, she tells you what is going to be on the test the day before. I got an A in the class and barely studied

5.0
1.0
HEALTH2000
Nov 15, 2005

really easy professor; exams are super easy if you study; class time is usually cut short and she's a really nice lady too; i really enjoyed her this semester

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Dec 8, 2005

Great teacher and super lady. Class is easy and she makes it a great time!!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Dec 20, 2005

Tavasso is the best, very sweet lady. I loved her class, she gave 3 test and right before the test, she tells you what is on it. She gives 2 projects and she grades very easy. Take her, she is willing to work with you, she only takes attendance the first couple of classes. Extra easy A!

5.0
2.0
HLTH2000
Jan 17, 2006

Definitely a great professor... she makes the class as easy as it could be but still gets the message across. Her tests arent too rough and she makes sure to explain everything clearly. Shes a great lady

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
May 2, 2006

She is great, the class is fun and you learn something

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
May 7, 2006

This is a very easy class. She lets you know everything you need to focus on for the test instaed of giving random info. You learn a lot at the same time.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1050
Oct 12, 2006

I loved this class! It was my easiest class all semester. Finding time to do the volunteer work was difficult at times, but it felt so rewarding after it was all done. I would definitely recommend taking her over any other health teacher. Easy A if you just do the work. Very little studying involved.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1050
Dec 13, 2006

This was definitely my favorite and easiest class this semester. Fitting in time for my volunteer work was hard, but very enjoyable. The tests were harder than I expected but she curves and gives extra credit. No excuse not to make an A. Tavasso is one of the best people I have met at ECU thusfar.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1050
Dec 29, 2006

Honors section. Dr. T is soooo nice. She's very lenient and easy, too. This was my easiest class. She genuinely enjoys her subject (especially the sexual health part). She's so nice, she invited any student who was stuck at school over the Thanksgiving holiday to come eat with her family. You will love her, and it's an easy class.

4.0
1.0
HLTH2000
May 1, 2007

Awesome teacher...easy, understanding, and nice. Class is also a piece of cake.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Dec 4, 2007

Easy, Easy, Easy. Material was interesting and projects weren't all that bad. This is the only class I knew from the beginning that I would ace. I would recommend this class with her!

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Dec 17, 2007

Great teacher. Makes class interesting. I was not good at health in high school, and I got an A in her class. Take her. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Mar 20, 2008

Great prof...easy class but you can actually learn a lot!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Nov 24, 2008

Mrs. Tavasso is the nicest, easiest, friendliest, teacher ever. Take her if possible. She's awesome!

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Apr 12, 2009

Go to class..take notes (all powerpoints). Do online assignments & quizzes. Study for test & you will pass. Shes very nice bt can be boring id take her again tho. There is NO WAY you could possibly fail her class unless you just dont go.

5.0
1.0
HEALT2000
May 6, 2009

Great teacher. Really easy class, I took it as an elective. There are two project, but they are both easy. One is a group project and the other is by yourself.

5.0
2.0
HEALT2000
May 13, 2009

She is a great teacher and it shows that she loves what she does. Class breakdown: 2 projects.. 1 a group presentation (easy)and a written one (moderate... There are 4 exams all fairly easy class avg. A's and B's on all exams. She does take attendance but it wont affect you unless you constantly have missed a significant amount of days

5.0
1.0
HEALT1000
Dec 19, 2009

She is a great teacher! She is really nice. I had her for health 1000. She gives study guides for all three tests. As long as you keep up with the online quizzes, discussion boards (2) and bring your workbook completed the ONE day a week she asks you to come to class, you will be fine. She allows extra credit! Take her!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Jun 25, 2010

nicest lady ever. extremely helpful. curves all tests. 3 exams and a group presentation. EASY A

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Aug 4, 2010

You are only allowed to miss 3 day but this class is very easy. There are only three test which she curves them all. She bleeds purple and gold. She is very helpfull and a great teacher! Take her if you can.

5.0
2.0
HELTH2000
Oct 20, 2010

She is GREAT! If you can take her class. She is so nice and helpful with everything and curves the tests and loves her students. She made the class go by fast and she loves her pirates!

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Dec 2, 2010

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!! i cannot say enough good things about her! very easy tests, easy projects, easy assignments. class always lets out early. she's very patient and sweet. Take her if you can!!

5.0
3.0
HLTH1000
May 4, 2011

Very sweet lady. Nice as she could be. Extremely knowledgable of material. She wants you to be aware of current diseases and cares about her students. Go to class and you will be suprised at what you didn't know. Require some work. Do your workbook and listen to what she says and you will earn an A. Give her respect and she will do the same!

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Aug 23, 2011

Mrs. Tavasso is very helpful and sweet. Her class was a breeze. Just go to class and put it a little time before tests and you have an A. She is always willing to help and is lenient on grading. Definitely a great professor, and I'm taking her again this semester!

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Oct 23, 2011

She is soo nice. Tests are straight from the study guides, and all homework is online. Its impossible to get a bad grade in this class. Mrs. Tavasso is extremely smart in her field, and she really cares about her students. Def recommend taking her. just do your workbook and go to class the one day a week she has class, and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Oct 26, 2011

I LOVE her! She is so nice and helpful. She really seems to care about us! Oh and her test are pretty much exactly like the study guides she gives you! If you don't get an A in her class than there's something wrong with you! Definitely take her class!!!!

5.0
1.0
HEALT1000
Jan 9, 2013

She is the best teacher ive ever had. Very kind and is always in a good mood. She really cares about your grade and her test are just like the study kind. Easy class would recommend

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Jul 5, 2013

Mrs. Tavasso is THE BEST. 3 tests, 2 projects, all graded SO easy and you can miss up to three classes. Sweetest woman ever, grades quickly, responds to emails quickly too. Just wish she taught more upper-level health classes. LOVED her!

5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Nov 23, 2013

I personal thought that she was way too excited (not necessarily a bad thing, but not a good thing either). She knows a lot. I just did not like her personality, but I know a lot of other students think shes great. If you forget to do an assignment, she extends the time. She helps everyone as much as she can. Her tests are super easy.

5.0
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HLTH1000
Mar 2, 2014

Without a doubt my favorite professor ever. She is entertaining, and very friendly. Willing to help with just about anything. Her tests are a piece of cake. Just go to class. Everyone loves her!!

5.0
1.0
HEALTH1000
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2014

Dr. Debra is one of the most easiest and lenient professors I had so far through my freshmen year. She knows what she is talking about and uses powerpoint to help the students learn. Her tests are easy -- long but easy. They're mostly common sense questions. I would definitely recommend taking her class considering health is mandatory

5.0
2.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2014

She is such a nice professor, is pretty funny, and is always there to help. If you do the work in the workbook, then you will pass with a B or better

5.0
2.0
HLTH2000
Jan 3, 2015

I strongly suggest taking Mrs. Tavasso. She has experience in the field, so she is very passionate about what she's teaching. Her assignments aren't hard, as long as you go to class and put forth a little effort, you are pretty much guaranteed an A. She wants to see her students succeed, and she gets grades back very quickly.

5.0
1.0
HEALTH1000
Grade: A+
Mar 16, 2015

Super easy and such a sweet woman, I'm taking her again for my health 2000 class and have no doubt that she'll be great. Lots of extra credit opportunities study guides, and resources to take advantage of, i literally got a 100 in this class.

5.0
1.0
HEALTH2000
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2015

Amazing professor! She is the sweetest one I have had yet. She looks for the best in you work to give you the best possible grades. At first attendance was mandatory, but I didn't go all the time towards the end. It was an easy A, but most importantly I loved working with her.

5.0
2.0
HLTH2000
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2015

The class is interesting. The tests are not hard if you pay attention in class. She is very fair in how she grades. There is a group project but it's not hard.

5.0
1.0
HEALTH1000
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2015

Very easy class, all common sense! Pay attention and do your workbook and it is an easy A! Take her!

5.0
2.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Professor Tavasso is not only the nicest professor you will ever have but probably one of the nicest people you will ever meet. she makes it clear that she is there for her students and gives tons of extra credit opportunities. she has grades posted almost immediately

5.0
3.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Tavasso is GREAT. All you have to do buy the health workbook do all of the assignments in it. She gives you study guides for the tests which help A LOT. She also offers extra credit if you donate blood, do volunteer work. You also have to go to passport events which is not hard. If you can GET HER!!! So worth taking it with her!!!!

5.0
2.0
HEALT2000
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

Best teacher Ive had at ECU, she wants to see you succeed and will make sure you can! Tells you whats going to be on the test and helps you make study guides. Study and you will get an A. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Grades and posts the same day. Awesome Professor.

5.0
1.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2015

Mrs. Tavasso is AMAZING!! She is the sweetest lady ever, and is SO lenient regarding when things are due. Material is easy, studying for the exams is hardly required to pass. I usually skimmed over the study guides, which are exactly like the test, and passed with a 98 in the class. Would definitely take her again!!

5.0
1.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

She is sooo sweet. She explains the content really well and makes it interesting. The tests are really easy and so are the assignments. I enjoyed the class.

5.0
1.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2016

Tavasso was my favorite professor of my first semester. We met once a week (depending on last name). Lectures were easy to follow. As long as you do your workbook and go to your passport events you should have no problem passing. Also many extra credit opportunities. I recommend taking her if possible.

5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2016

She is a great professor and truly cares about her students. You have two projects in this class and she offers extra credit, its an easy A

5.0
1.0
HEALTH2000
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2016

Very easy class, it helps if you take the class with the basic understanding of public health. When I started taking it I was majoring in Public Health so I was very knowledgeable about the field. Many extra credit opportunities so it is not hard to make an A. As long as you go to class she basically tells you the answers for the tests.

4.0
1.0
HEALTH2000
Grade: A+
May 2, 2016

Very sweet lady! The class is informative and easy to get an A. Don't waste your money on textbooks either.

5.0
2.0
HEALTH1000
May 2, 2016

She's a great professor and the class is an easy A

5.0
2.0
HLTH2000
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Professor Tavasso really enjoy her field of study. She is a beautiful soul inside and out. I really looked forward to coming to this class each day. This class is a huge stepping stone to the next level courses, in that it prepares you. I loved her and even though I graduated, I still keep in contact with her. God bless!

5.0
2.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2016
Would take again

Great personality and really easy going

5.0
2.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Professor Tavasso is by far the best professor here at ECU. Hands down.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2016
Would take again

Don't even bother buying the book. Easy A. Tavasso is the bomb dot com.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2016
Would take again

Don't buy the textbook! Save money. Travasso is the sweetest lady ever and this class is super easy!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HEALTH1000
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

TAKE MRS. TAVASSO!!! She was easily my favorite professor this semester. Her class was SO EASY! Her class is once a week she divides it up by last name. There's an online lesson along with a quiz (5 questions each) once a week and she gives study guides for the test and that is it! She gives so many extra credit opportunities and she is so sweet.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Very easy class. She split the two days so one was in class and the other online. Gives out a ton of extra credit so there is no reason why anyone should not get an A. You have to attend two passport events, which are really fun. No cumulative final. Do not need the textbook.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HEALT1000
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

She is super nice and really enjoys teaching the class! You only have to go one day a week the other is online. If you do all the assignments the tests are common sense and she offers a lot of extra credit. Easy A.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Mrs. Tavasso is the best professor for HLTH 1000, definitely take her if you can. The textbook is not required in class, yet it will help when doing the study guides. If you go to class, do the online work, and the study guides you'll definitely get an A.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
HEALT2000
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

SWEETEST MOST CARING PROFESSOR EVER. I took Health 1000 with her and made sure I signed up for Health 2000 with her as well because she is such an amazing professor. She really enjoys what she does. Love love love her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor! She is willing to work with you and help you out in any way that she can. I would recommend her for HLTH 1000!

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HEALTH2000
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2017
Would take again

grades include: 3 tests(including the final), 1 group project, and 1 behavior change project the class is easy and she is super nice starts class later because its in Belk and lets out early attendance is mandatory gives extra credit opportunities

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
HLTH1000
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

She is such a caring professor and wants to help you make a good grade. If you do the online content and pay attention in class, the exams will be common sense for you.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HEALTH1000
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Didn't even bother to buy the online access code and made an A without it. Tests are common sense except the second one (do the study guide)!!!! Do your workbook and online quizzes and you'll be fine. Also offers SO much extra credit such as surveys by ECU, getting blood drawn, etc. Her GA was also really good and funny. I enjoyed him a bunch.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Tavasso is a great professor! She's super sweet & funny at times. There's no reason for anyone to not get an A in here.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
HEALT1000
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

She is so funny and lights the room up. Honestly, she makes the semester go by much nicer. Supportive and wants you to actually pass her course; very informative. Should be an easy A in this course. Make sure to just do your work and you'll make an A. Don't underestimate the course though, seriously, make sure to do your work and you'll get an A!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HLTH2000
Grade: A+
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Easy A course. Don't need to put in too much effort since she makes it easy enough for everyone to pass with an A. Go over the powerpoints and don't slack on the projects and you'll do fine

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

46%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (19)
A+ (13)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(32)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 19
A+: 13
B-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Caring (11)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Respected (7)
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Hilarious (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Inspirational (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.02 avg change
Oct
Dec
May
Jun
Apr
May
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HLTH3000

5.0

(1)

HLTH1050

5.0

(6)

HLTH

5.0

(1)

HEALT2000

5.0

(4)

HEALT1000

5.0

(10)
+5 more courses
Difficulty by Course

HLTH

2.0

HELTH2000

2.0

HEALT2000

1.8

HEALT1000

1.6

HEALTH1000

1.5

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