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“Denise Deal is the best teacher you will ever have”
BIO110 - 5.0 rating“Prof Deal is energetic, enthusiastic, and sometimes quirky”
BIO110 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (102)
The labs are very easy b/c professor Deal helps you out a great deal in what needs to be done. The midterm is very easy b/c she tells you exactly whats on it. The final is a lab practical which is also very easy.
Very organized. Loved her class, she can teach really well. Lots and lots of notes but she makes biology interesting. Consider yourself lucky to have her as your teacher!
My favorite teacher at NCC! She helps you out a great deal. Explains everything very well. If you don't understand something she takes the time to help you understand it. Amazing professor and Amazing class(well only if she is teaching it!) Get her as your Bio101 professor!!!
She is very helpfull and understanding. She doesn't let you slack off. Very easy to talk to if you need help. One of my favorite professors at NCC.
She is very helpfull. She tells you exactly what will be on your tests. She gives quizes in class, really important! They don't count that much individually but she uses the questions from them on her tests. Study from the quizes.
wonderful person, very motivating and inspiring.. makes learning fun intereresting.. I would highly recommend you take one of her classes
Great class! Prof Deal is very motivated, energetic, fun and knows her stuff. Very caring and takes the time to listen and work with you. A wealth of knowledge. Definitely worth going out of your way to take her class!
Deal is awesome! She does give fairly hard tests at times, but she teaches bio the way it should be. Very fair grader and teaches you a good deal about science. Take her if you can
She is an amazing teacher. She cares about her students and their success in class. She will answer any queastion and explains classwork very well. I highly recommend her!
This professor is the best bio professor at nassau she's a docter her self so its very clear, what she teaches. she's very very helpfull and funny NOT boring. i regret withdrawing... she gives you chances.
I ONLY HAD HER AS A SUB.. SHE IS THE BEST FOR BIO101
Excellent note giver and very helpful to all students.
If you are looking for a good, clear Bio 101 teacher, look no further. Deal is an excellent professor, who explains her subject well. She gives out packets of notes and her tests are easy. Got an A in her class without a problem.
One thing I noticed about Dr. Deal is that she teaches from the perspective of remembering what it was like to be a student herself. She puts in an incredible amount of effort preparing for the classes, and is extremely helpful in the class. Her tests can be very challenging, but quite fair. She grades fairly. In a nutshell, she is awesome!
She's really challenging & her work load is plentiful, I had to drop the class because of full-time job & summer class did not work out together.
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Professor deal was the best professor ever! she will do anything for you to understand you just have to be willing to do some work your self,...basically read the book and pay attention and her quiz questions show up on the test ...she really is a dedicated professor =) shes awesome take her if u can i love bio thanks to her...shes an inspiration
Best professor and extremely helpful. I hated anything to do with biology and I didn't expect to be doing this well. She goes over the top to help her students do well.
She is a great professor who cares if you care. We just had an exam where most of the class failed and she lectured us on the virtues of studying for a solid 15 minutes. She gives tough love and has no tolerance for the new age mantra of if I cry hard enough, I will get an A. If you make the effort, you will be rewarded. If not, you will lose.
Deal is the****. She will truly inspire you especially if you want to become a doctor.Her tests are hard but there is nothing wrong with being challenged.IF you seriously want to learn biology take her.
they call her triple D for a reason if ya know wat i mean!;)
She is a great professor. Deal knows her stuff and is extremely inspiring. The class is not easy but she makes it worth your while. One of the best professors Ive had.
I love this professor. If you're in for a challenge, then sign up with her. He is very clear in her lectures and has a nice sense of humor! She's very helpful when it comes to out-of-class questions. ^_^ I recommend her!!
Do not take this prof unless its your only class, too much work, she thinks that students only have to worry about her class.
One of the horrible teachers I ever had. All she does in class is go through some over head slides. All her exams are confusing and hard. she likes to give the hardest exams. I really dont think she care for her students.
AMAZING prof. But also very DEMANDING of her students. If you expect her to do something for you, you'd better do the same for her. Her teaching style keeps you awake in class, and she makes sure the material is presented in an interesting fashion. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IF TAKING COURSE IN SUMMER.
Great professor who will keep you on your toes with daily quizes and frequent exams. She does her best by providing up-to-date materials and drives her students. HOWEVER, you must do your part and study. You will work, but you will learn. Dedicated to her students. Thank you professor.
Prof Deal is one of the best professors Ive ever taken. Dont expect an easy class but all the hard work pays off. She is fair and really cares about her students learning. If you want to actually learn and willing to put in the work, she is the professor for you. She is AMAZING!!!
Great teacher...will make you work but if you are pre-med or thinking of going into any health science or science field she will fully prepare you for it!!!
MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR. bio isn't an easy class, there is a lot to memorize, Just memorize all terminology and u got B+/A. her lectures are very interesting and never boring. exam questions are streight forward, there nothing tricky into it. I reaaalllyyy recomend her if you want to study because she really loves to teach & please dont wase her sits
You won't find another professor at NCC that is as caring about her students. That doens't mean that she is easy. It's expected that you study and do the work. If you give Prof. Deal 100%, she gives you 100%.
Excellent instructor, especially for people going into the health field as Professor Deal is trained in medicine. Always provided helpful ways to remember material and made it relatable. I highly recommend her if you are masochistic and take BIO 110 during the summer (like I did).
I enjoyed every moment of her teaching.She is funny, but serious about the material. Her exams are not easy but fair, you just have to study a lot but surely makes premed students ready for the MCAT.
This is possibly the easiest class...ever. I definitely recommend taking her class for Intro to Bio
Very Clear, she gives you many opportunities to raise your grade, pay attention during lecture and bring the notes before the class! she makes them available online
I just love love professor Deal. She is one of the best teachers I have had. She really knows her stuff and makes everything even more interesting. She is just amazing. I simply love her and now that i am done with the class I am really going to miss her. She is a great teacher..
Passionate, excited for her students to succeded1
This professor is very nice.She is very helpful.She is not annoying.She give quiz every week online.The quizzes are the exam.You just use the exam to study for exam and will pass.Best Bio Teacher ever.SHe really knows her stuff
if you want a good grade which who doesnt do NOT take her. Her exams are very difficult, unless you dont mind studying everyday(not an exaggeration). Her average for lab midterm is 56 and shes apparently fine with that.... Def. second guess taking her class if you want that A, even a B
Very good teacher has a great love for biology. Make sure to read the text book and her notes she gives you and you should pass with a good grade put in hard work and you'll get a great result. If you're not looking for anything in medicine then don't take her it's not an easy ride.
Prof. Deal is an amazing teacher and one of the best I have had for Bio. With that being said, she is NOT easy. This class seperates the men from the boys and she knows it. Online Quizes + over head notes are given. Also READ THE WHOLE CHAPTER in the text! The tests come straight from those. Study those and youll be fine and pull atleast a B.
Professor Deal is an amazing teacher, shes been through med school and knows her stuff, take this class if you really want to learn biology, highly recommend her, she prepares you more than any other professor
probably the smartest and best professor i had ever had!!!!, once you leave doctor deal's class you will be prepared for any upper division bio course and even medical school, take her!! she is absolutly the best!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!! #1 BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD. The only way you could fail her class is if you don't pay attention and don't study. she's such a nice and funny person ..you'll love listening to her. I learned so much from doctor Deal. Thanks soo much!!!
Her intellect is god like. i think she's the only professor who was actually on the verge of becoming a surgeon, i guess she loves teaching more. take her and i bet you, you'll be ready to question a physician with what she teaches you
She is actually a MD and very energetic and friendly. She is willing to go out of her way for you in and out of class. Her test are online but this is not an online class.Gives quizzes after every chapter. The textbook is a great book and REALLY helpful although her lectures are powerpoints. The workbook is not necessary. *purchase text online***
Best professor ever!!, she used to be a plastic surgeon and teaches at many different school and thank god one of them is nassau. Because of Dr. Deal i will definitely be ready for medical school! she is the professor to take!!
Passionate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, Concise, and LOVES Biology. Nobody will prepare you better for the medical field. Her exams are multiple choice but they are challenging and can easily confuse you if you are not prepared. Her notes are great but it is easiest to study from the textbook.
The best biology professor I have ever had! I'm so glad I took this class. She explains everything clearly and makes sure you understand the information. She's very helpful and nice as long as you show that you care about her class. Don't expect it to be an easy A, you have to work for it. Just study as much as you can and do all of the quizzes!
Great professor! She really wants everyone to do well and gives the opportunity to do so. Tests were kept to 3 chpts max. Notes on blackboard, and quizzes to boost your grade. Class was pretty fun too, she's super enthusiastic/theatrical and does all kinds of wacky things to keep you interested. "Manuuuubrium, say it right!" :))
Professor deal is hands down the best professor ive ever had, as far as teaching shes to the point, lets you know what you need to do, and answers all questions, her tests are not easy tho you gotta study and you will do good, but i mean study alot, shes also a great person if you get to talk to her real sweet women, deffintley got love for her
Prof Deal is energetic, enthusiastic, and sometimes quirky. This keeps the class interesting and makes the material easier to remember. However you will need to study ALOT for this class! This is not some B.S. lib arts class. Read the chapters prior to lecture, pay attention, and make flash cards out of the key terms. Show her you're trying. STUDY
Though I've only had her for lab, I'm taking her again for 109. So far, I think she's a great professor-she helps, and she's totally nice and enthusiastic in what she teaches! She'll repeat anything that a student doesn't clearly understand. She has their best interests, and really wants them to pass. I hope that 109 will tolerable!
One of the best teachers i have had in my lifetime! She really cares about her students and about biology. She teaches the course very clearly and makes sure everyone knows everything. If you need help she is always there for you. Make sure you pay attention and study! Her class is very capable of doing well in if you have the motivation.
Tests are tough!! She asks questions that aren't in her lecture or her slideshow. Take an easier Bio teacher. Our average for some tests was 65-70. But she is very smart and not boring!
Professor Deal is AMAZING! I wish I had her for lecture. She is SO knowledgeable and makes learning about Bio fun! She wants to see her students succeed. She drills the material in us so that when it comes down to the test you will be FULLY prepared. Her tests are very fair. What she says is on it, is EXACTLY what is on it. No surprises! A++++++
She is a really nice person and will always be there if you have any questions. the class is not easy but she tries her best to make it as clear as possible, very inspirational, no homework, i would definitely take her again probably my favorite professor so far. PS: she is into games of thrones
i love her she is an amazing teacher and an incredible person she truly cares about all her students. her tests are really fair just study the power points a lot its an interesting course its just a lot of information to remember but she is the best professor I've ever had i was lucky to have her
Denise Deal is the best teacher you will ever have. A relatively tough class but worth all of the agony. She knows everything you can throw at her and has a great clinical background. Always willing to help, super intelligent overall a great person. The best at NCC hands down.
Smart, funny, a little quirky, and cares about her students. Just take a lot of notes, participate, and make sure you pass all the quizzes. You CAN NOT miss a class and be on time. Its a lot of work but she teaches you a lot and she will give the extra help if you need it. BEST TEACHER I ever had. Just study!!
Good professor. Give good lab lectures. Gets frustrated when people don't pay attention. Test are fill in answers. Come to class, pay attention and participate and you'll do well.
i loved professor deal !! i had her for my lab in biology and i wish she was my professor for lecture too. she goes over everything so clearly and doesnt move on till everyones on board. shes a great professor and i highly recommend her
She really cares abt her students and wants everyone to get an A. I had her for bio 101 lab, and she made sure to go over everything until every single person knew it. she preped us well for tests the week before going through exactly what she expected of us, she never threw a curve ball, was always upbeat, and really helpful. TAKE HER!!
I wish everyone could just read my post and ignore the rest because she is an awful professor. I took her last semester and I was thrilled because I was getting 100%''s on the online quizzes and extra credit but the tests I was getting 40's. She claims its your fault and it has nothing to do with her but her tests are completely far away from notes
I don't understand how she has more than a 3.0 on here. The entire class (except for 2) bombed all the tests!! She has 3 tests on the lecture which you'll fail because her notes have nothing that's on the test & then 3 tests for the lab (WRITTEN) Take someone else & don't fall for these positive ratings. You'll be just as disappointed as I was.
When you leave class, youve actually learned & understood biology. She wants you to learn and genuinely cares about the students. But, she does not hand you your grade, that you have to earn. Shes smart & funny and it doesnt hurt that shes hot (another reason to come to class!). You cheat or act like a jerk, shes not having it. Awesome prof!
I'm currently training to be a physician. When I had her as a bio professor, she consistently claimed to have attended NYCOM and went on to become a plastic surgeon. It's unfortunate that she lied about her life because she is NOT a physician and never went on to medical school. She's great lecturer but nonetheless tangled in her web of lies.
I had her as a lab professor but, she clarified and revised lessons with us that not even our lecture teacher could. While my lecture professor taught us as if we were going to be scientists the next day, Denise Deal broke it down for us. The only reason I passed this course is honestly because of her! She breaks things down from the very beginning
Shes an amazing professor !!! The class of course can be challenging but if you go over the lecture notes and PowerPoints you will do great.
I wish I could have Deal for every biology class. She is passionate AND GIVES A TON OF RESOURCES. She teaches you how to get the A and how to transfer study skills to other classes. She literally rewrote the entire lab book to make it more user friendly. SHE IS THE BEST!!
Im going to be honest prof. Deal is a wonderful person who does teach and is there if you need her but I wouldnt take her again because on her exams most of it she does not cover in class, you gotta figure it out on your own. study is key if you take her cause if you dont study, dont even think about taking her class. Learn from my mistake.
MY GOD! She is the best teacher ever! brilliant and dedicated to the students and the lectures are so informational. Definitely one of the harder teachers, but not impossible. Need to be proactive. Do not skip class. Pay attention and study lecture notes well. Use powerpoints NOT FOR NOTES but FOR PICTURES! Be warned, very difficult, but rewarding.
Don't know why I am the first to rate Prof Deal. She is the bomb !!! She is a great lecturer. Gets right to the point w/ lectures and they are interesting. Time goes fast. It is easy to get good grades on her tests if you put some effort into studying. She gives many an opportunities to get a good grade. Take her for Patho without a doubt.
Dr. Deal will take the time to guide you on how to get A's in every college class you take. She gives you everything you need for an A and leaves it to you to earn it. Read what she tells you to and pay attention in class and you get the A it's great. You leave her class feeling like you actually learned instead of memorizing everything. 10/10
Professor Deal is hands down one of the best biology lab professor's I've had by far. She is very nice, polite, very passionate about teaching, and her methods are outstanding. I love the way she says "manubrium." I feel that she is very inspiring, and I learned a lot from her. I would take her lab a million times over.
Professor Deal is a very nice lady. She gives you all the material for the midterm/final. Bio isn't the easiest subject but she teaches it straightforward and leaves all the extra stuff you don't need out. My lab was a 3 hour class and she would usually dismiss us an hour and half in.
The worst professor Ive ever had!!! Her notes do not match her tests.... only gives you tests and nothing more, no extra credit, no quizzes.
Im really not sure why she has such good ratings. Her exams are super hard and she's always bragging about how she went to medical school even though she didn't. I suggest you take your BIO course with someone else.
For 109 we had 5 exams + 1 exam made up of 10 point weekly quizzes to make up 70% of our grade & a lab midterm and final to make up the other 30%. Having labs online due to covid which was challenging but lectures went well. Dr. Deal is kind knowledgeable and passionate about biology & makes sure her students learn, not memorize. Highly recommend!
I don't recommend Pathophysiology with Denise Deal, unless you're up for the challenge. Patho is already a tough class, with 6-7 chapters per exam with a lot of information, and with Denise Deal it's even worst. She doesn't do any reviews with her students and her exams are hard. Some of the questions are not even in the packets and the book!
Dr. Deal is amazing! Had her in-class and remote for BIO 109 and BIO 110. She's knowledgable&passionate about bio. Has thorough lectures. Gives lecture notes beforehand & 10 point quizzes after each chapter which are similar to test questions. Also helps outside of class. Highly recommend!
Worst class I ever took! Don't take a class with her. Her lectures don't match her tests.
This professor, just by the way she taught, genuinely loves teaching. This class was remote. During lecture and even outside office hours she was always available to help any student understand the material. You definitely have to work for your grade. Amazing lectures, even remotely. I highly recommend you to take a class with Professor Deal.
Dr. Deal is an amazing professor. I took her for both 109 and 110. 110 was definitely more challenging because of the amount of material but if you put the time in you will do well. She thoroughly explains everything in detail, is accessible outside of class, has a passion for teaching and truly cares about her students. Highly recommend.
Professor Deal came off as great in the beginning but when it came down to exams she was no help. Her exam questions are barely based off of her notes and she definitely tries to trick you. She refuses to answer her emails and has zero sympathy for her students. I highly recommend anyone else other than her if you want an A!
Don't take her unless you need to. She's very hard grader and her tests are really hard. her lectures are hard to understand. better luck taking someone else
Professor, Dr. Deal is amazing truly she cares about her students. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows you will get more and beyond what you could have imagined. I wish I could take her with me throughout my academic career journey lol but I will definitely keep in touch with her. She is unforgettably an awesome professor.
I would recommend Professor Deal, she's is a very thoughtful Professor. You get a PEP talk after every class which makes you want to do better. Love the way she breaks down everything ,she never had a problem repeating it over until everyone understands. Take her BIO 101 class. As I enter my Nursing school journey I will keep in touch with her.
The professor is very caring and understanding. Happy to help you if you don't understand something or need something repeated, and talk with you about any issues. The course is hard, lots of information but she does her best to help you understand. Early dismissal when lab is completed. Quizzes are take home, quiz questions are on exams.
She's very nice and cares about the subject she teaches. Some lectures are fast, but she lets us know before hand, so you can preread lecture notes before class.
For BIO 101 this is your best option, what she says is on the exam is on the exam. She's very approchable and passionate about her job and is always willing to help you during the course. I had alot of family issues during the semester and never felt judged for coming in late. When she says study the quizes, STUDY THEM. Honestly 10/10 no complaints
Wants her students to succeed, prepares them for the quizzes appropriately, and very understanding of student every day life.
Dr. Deal is an amazing professor her knowledge is incredible. She truly cares about her students, if you do not understand something she will make sure you understand it like the back of your hand. She truly wants you to succeed. She lectures fast so be ready for that. When she tells you to just read notes ahead of time or go over the quizzes do it
As someone who was the only non-science major in the class, I struggled hard. That C+ was from hours of studying each day. Not the best at explaining concepts in a more simple way, or really responsive in emails either, but does inspire you consistently to work hard. Self study, and you'll do well, that's about it.
I saw reviews were good so I took her; the reviews are right. She is excellent; whether ur learning bio for first time or have already taken bio. You won't regret taking her.
I took BIO 101 lecture/lab with professor Denise Deal and I can only say good things about her as a person and her class. Prof. Deal is kind and truly cares about her students! Lectures are heavy and Lab is fun! Midterm/Final are written answers & the lecture exams are multiple choice based on online quizzes you take on BrightSpace. 10/10!!!
The professor is great! She explains the material clearly and makes sure you understand everything. Attendance is mandatory, but there's no homework. You do need to study for exams, and she always reminds you to study to pass the class.
Professor Deal is an outstanding instructor who truly cares about her students' success. Her lectures are fast-paced, but she makes sure everyone understands the material. I found Unstuckstudy really helpful for review alongside the practice quizzes.
EXTREMELY clear about test material. Plenty of resources to study from. Encourages studying and extra help from tutoring. She is very clear and organized. Very nice, pay attention, stay off your phone, study, and you will get an A.
Prof. Deal is amazing! She really cares about her students and makes bio fun and understandable. Class and lab were super enjoyable. If you want to pass and actually like the class, take her!
Dr. Deal was a great professor, and I highly recommend her to anybody who has to take BIO101. Her lectures were easy to grasp, and made sure everyone was on the same page. Both the lab and lecture exams weren't hard at all, as long as you studied. She gave us a load of resources to help out with our studying, as well as tips.
Clear and concise, gets straight to the point of what matters. Tells everyone exactly what to study for the exams. Professional. Organized and gave resources to study. The textbook only matters for the homework due at the end of the semester.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
40%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.83 avg changeRatings by Course
110
5.0
(1)BIOLAB101
5.0
(1)BIO101
4.9
(28)BIO101LAB
4.7
(7)BIO110
4.4
(49)Difficulty by Course
BIO109
3.8
BIO131
3.5
BIO110
3.4
110
3.0
BIO101LAB
2.9