3.1

Denise Guerin

Biology - Santa Fe College

3.1
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
37%
Would Retake
93
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

37%

Would Retake

93

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

You need to attend class and read the book

BSC2010 - 3.0 rating

she is the most unhelpful person EVER

BSC2050 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

53%

Textbook Required

33%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 32 reported grades
A: 7
A+: 4
Not sure yet: 4
B+: 4
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Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
TEST HEAVY (9)
LECTURE HEAVY (9)
Test heavy (9)
Tough Grader (8)
GROUP PROJECTS (6)
Caring (5)
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Reviews (93)
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BSC2005
Apr 12, 2003

Mrs. Guerin is a lecture type teacher with a great sense of humor. I enjoy her class but don't think you can pass her tests without studying.

5.0
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BSC2005
Apr 16, 2003

Ms. Guerin is a great teacher with a great sense of humor. I'd recommend her to anybody.

2.0
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ECO101
May 28, 2003

Does she even know what she is doing? Perhaps she should learn some people skills.

5.0
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INTRO
Jun 6, 2003

She was a great teacher, really funny, and I learned a lot....like studying for her tests!

4.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Jul 8, 2003

Class is pretty easy but her test are very challenging.(mostly essay) Sometimes she makes you feel stupid when you ask her a question. She lectures alot so take good notes.

3.0
4.0
ENERGYECO
Nov 17, 2003

She's a nice lady, but her Energy & Ecology course is total crap. If you don't care anything about florida ecosystems and the like, then I suggest you stay far, far away from this course

5.0
1.0
BIOLOGY
Dec 20, 2003

Great teacher. Was able to pass her class just on notes taken in class. Wish there were more teachers like her, great personality as well.

1.0
3.0
ECO100
Mar 9, 2004

What is she rambling on about? Not a very proficient teacher.

5.0
3.0
PCB1030L
Jul 1, 2004

Awesome lady; she really wants you to learn and if you show the effort, you will be rewarded. Get to know her, she's very helpful when you seek it and this class is fun and small. Bugs suck, but she's a good prof. I've never been so inspired to work hard.

3.0
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BIOLOGY
Aug 9, 2004

i found her class to be a very good learning experience. although her tests are VERY VERY hard. but you have chances for extra credit. she was very helpful if you asked.

5.0
1.0
ECOLAB
Aug 24, 2004

Great teacher. Integrated many fun ways to make her students grasp the concepts.

1.0
5.0
BSC1001
Sep 15, 2004

Very, very bad teacher. This class is 1000 level for non-Science majors. Her lectures are bad, notes are mediocre, and the tests are extremely difficult.I had to double check to make sure I had the right class. If you are not into science, dont get her.

4.0
3.0
ZOO1503C
Sep 21, 2004

She is very helpful. She makes outlines for every exam with study words. She can be a bit boring but she's always nice.

1.0
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INTROBIO
Nov 16, 2004

extremely hard tests, if you take her do not rely on the notes! MEMORIZE THE CHAPTERS IN THE BOOK! her tests are straight out of the book, not out of the notes. you'll also have to do a moronic debate "project" that takes up a lot of time right before finals. 3/4 of my class dropped.

3.0
4.0
BSC2005
Nov 17, 2004

She was a nice teacher and definitely knows here biology and botany. Her class lectures are somewhat tedious and dry. The tests can be tricky so plan on studying for hours. She basically wants you to know EVERYTHING! I would think twice about taking her.

5.0
5.0
BIO
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2004

Totally awesome class. Had fun. Shes hot too. ohhh.

4.0
4.0
BOTANY
Jan 4, 2005

Tough class no matter who would teach it. I thought I would have to kill myself to pass but got a B. Denise is fun and will work with the class on grades-- extra credit, curving. ASK QUESTIONS. Don't let her keep going with the lecture if you don't understand.

3.0
5.0
BOT2010
Jan 5, 2005

very nice as a person, but cuts no slack. The class was very hard and she did a poor job of explaining very difficult material.The labs are just as bad if not worse.

3.0
5.0
ANIMALBEHAVOIR
Jan 18, 2005

Seemed to ramble on in front of class. Tests very hard, and not enough information covered in class. Have to know EVERYTHING from book to pass. Very critical on grades, but is always willing to help. Dont take it.

5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Apr 25, 2005

Had Ms Guerin for Core Bio 1. She rambles a litle, but is VERY willing to help, especially in lab. Very friendly. Tests are not difficult if you study. Would recommend.

4.0
4.0
BSC2010
May 3, 2005

Her tests are really hard. She wants you to know every little detail out of the book. She is very nice and funny, as well as understanding. But that is not going to help you. Her lectures are okay, just ask questions if you don't understand. She gives extra credit that requires a lot of effort/time

1.0
5.0
INTROTOBIO
May 9, 2005

Very bad teacher DO NOT TAKE HER! her tests are extremely hard and she is not nice at all. She thinks her jokes are funny and there really stupid avoid her class at all costs. I would not tell anybody to take her class.

3.0
4.0
BSC2010
May 9, 2005

She is a real nice lady. The tests are hard! I got a good grade but had to really really work for it. You have to read the book and look at exam outlines, but the tests are random

4.0
2.0
BSC2010
Jul 21, 2005

She was a great teacher. I had her on her first run of core I and though she didn't have it all perfected she was more than willing to take the time to explain anything you couldn't understand at first. It wasn't that the tests were hard just a little diffucult to understand what exactly was being asked for. Offers extra credit. Would recomend.

5.0
4.0
BIO1101
Oct 14, 2005

General bio class, she is a cute hippie and a good teacher a little hard, but it is college! Get used to it. She tried so hard to get everyone involved.

5.0
4.0
ECOLOGY
Dec 10, 2005

Quite hard, then again, Im no Bio major, she can be really corny but it is always very very cute, she really does try to help and even though its hard if you bombard her with questions youll be just fine...

5.0
4.0
GENBIO
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2005

She's very nice but you have to study!!!

3.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Apr 30, 2006

Very nice as a person, but her exams are confusing! Tries very much to get you interested, never really succeeds.

5.0
4.0
ENERGYECO
May 1, 2006

She is a very good teacher but you have to devote the time to the class. Read the material and do the work. She will let you know if you do to much to accomplish what could have been simpler. Take the class, the feild trips are anything but boring. Had lots of fun.

5.0
3.0
PCB1030L
Jul 5, 2006

If you like nature and doing hands on projects take it. You have to do a lab report for almost every class but as long as you turn it in on time she will allows you to fix it for full credit. If you do that you should get an A or B+ in the class. Test are really hard...don't expect mutiple choice or short answer, it is all paragraph format.

5.0
3.0
BSC2050
Nov 13, 2006

Great teacher exremely helpful

5.0
3.0
BSC1001
Feb 1, 2007

She's hilarious. Kind of goes off tangent sometimes but she keeps you interested in her class.

4.0
3.0
ENERECO
Nov 16, 2007

Very nice (too nice) and helpful. Take notes every day with the exam outline next to u 'cause her test follow the outline pretty closely. Great field trips, some for 10% e.c. to your next test! Tests and project make up the majority of your grade...must give multiple speaches in class.

1.0
5.0
BOT2010
Dec 6, 2007

This is a bitter, inarticulate, insecure person who hates students. Makes a jumbled mess of lectures. Unbelievably demanding considering the very poor quality of her delivery. Doesn't know the subject very well, makes many mistakes in each lecture and on every exam. Has no business teaching. Avoid her. She needs to find another profession.

5.0
3.0
BIO2011
Jul 8, 2008

She is a great teacher, very enthusiastic. She gets a little stuck on the plants and fungi, but if you read and memorize you will be golden, the entire class is memorization! Extremely helpful, and even if bio isnt your thing she keeps it interesting

5.0
1.0
BSC2010
Aug 7, 2008

I ended up bombing the course because I had no interest in the subject. Her lectures were good (the few that I attended). However, I abhorred going to lab: she was easily "distracted" by other students, and I found it hard to stay focused while my peers were preoccupied with kissing her a**. Her lectures MUST be supplemented with textbook readings.

4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Nov 13, 2008

When I was in her class I couldn't stand it, but looking back she was actually a pretty good teacher. Her tests can be really hard if you don't take the time to understand what she's teaching. You def. have to read the book. She offers lots of credit. I worked really hard to get an A but I learned a lot.

5.0
5.0
BOT2010
Dec 2, 2008

Great teacher. The class is difficult but only because the subject is difficult so be prepared to study. She is extremely helpful and likable.

5.0
4.0
BSC2010
Jan 4, 2009

Must read the book. Must attend class. Offers lots of extra credit that can boost you an entire letter grade in the end. Great teacher but challenges her students. Recommended for serious science students

2.0
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BSC2010
Mar 13, 2009

GPA Killer. period.

4.0
5.0
BSC2010
Apr 25, 2009

Prof. Guerin is a good professor. Although her tests are VERY hard, she teaches well and tries to help everyone to understand the concepts. Do your homework, the extra credit, and make sure you read. Come to class cause you'll be lost if you don't. Remeber Core bio is hard, no matter who you take.

4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Dec 14, 2009

Professor Guerin is a great and funny professor. There are 4 exams, 2 lab exams, and the final counts as a 5th exam with 1/3 of it being from material just covered and the rest is cumulative. 30 points extra credit offered. MUST READ THE BOOK! All questions from the book, so if you read the book and take good notes, you'll be fine! Good class.

1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Mar 30, 2010

awful professor! doesn't know how to explain things, very unclear. only take this class if you are one step above this level and have an idea of what is going on in the class before you first walk in.

2.0
5.0
BSC2010
Apr 21, 2010

You have to warm up to her. Very sarcastic and sometimes rude. She SUCKS at explaining things and she doesn't know how to give good lectures. She doesn't prepare you enough for the exams and her tests are HARD!

2.0
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BSC2050
Apr 28, 2010

don't take her. plain and simple, her tests are all written response and grades them very hard. lectures are boring and are very unorganized.

4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Apr 29, 2010

Ms. G is a great teacher.Her tests are hard but its core bio. she tells you on the first daythat this class will be hard. It ISa preprofessional class.Read the material that will be covered before the class.you will know wht to read b/c she gives a layout of all the material covered in the course.if you cant get by theres something wrong with you..

5.0
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BSC2010
Jul 17, 2011

I took her for Core Bio 1 & 2. She is great! Ended up with a B both times I took her. Read the book & look over any worksheets she gives & you will be fine on the tests. Don't expect it to be an easy class, but it certainly is possible to pass.

3.0
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BSC2010
Dec 2, 2011

There's nothing to say other than this woman is CRAZY! Oh my god! I utterly failed this class and many of my classmates can't figure out how they're passing. She laughs for NO reason whatsoever then tries to explain a million things at once. She moves fast and even if you have the notes you can't understand what most of it means.

5.0
1.0
BSC2011
Dec 12, 2011

Awesome teacher! Loved her class, makes things very simple to understand. Not hard on tests, she mentions she wasnt a great test taker herself when she was in college. Everything on tests comes straight from notes in class. Labs are fun, she is VERY helpful if you stay and talk to her. Can relate to you, i HIGLY RECOMMEND taking her class!!!!!

1.0
5.0
BOTANY1
Oct 5, 2013

does not explain concepts well; unorganized lectures; does not tell you what to study or what is going to be on the test; my major heavily involves botany & i feel I havent learned anything clearly

3.0
4.0
BSC2010
Dec 9, 2013

She is a riot! You need to attend class and read the book. You won't pass if you don't, period. This is not an easy class. I feel like she really encourages analytical thinking, which is so rare these days. I was able to get through this semester, even with losing a parent. You can do it too! Just read the book... and go to class!

2.0
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BSC2050
Apr 27, 2015

she is the most unhelpful person EVER. i dont think she even knows what she wants from the projects she assigns. she has got to be the laziest teacher ever. i liked this class at first, and i am a hard worker, but she is ridiculous.

3.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2015

Ms. G was a great professor but as everyone else has said, YOU MUST READ FROM THE TEXTBOOK. If you study hard and smart, you CAN get an A in the class. It is definitely for serious science students. She gives you outlines of the tests so you have the topics that you will be tested on. Don't just skim over them. Understand them in detail.

4.0
2.0
BSC2010
Nov 13, 2015

I took Core 1 with her, and I loved it! A lot of people whine because they think she's too tough and her tests are too hard. Honestly, if you take good notes and go to class & lab, you'll be fine. She's a tough grader when it comes to labs, but that's my only complaint. I'm taking her Core 2 class next semester and I'm super pumped!

2.0
5.0
BSC2011
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2015

Her tests barely correlated with the lectures. I had to teach myself most of what we were supposed to learn

3.0
3.0
BOT2010
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2015

Sweet lady, definitely knows her stuff, but sometimes lectures were confusing or were not in depth enough with regards to material on the test. That being said, I got an A and a B on 2 tests, a 79 on the final, and she drops the lowest test. If you read & go to lecture you'll be fine, she also offers extra help. Class is optional but lab mandatory.

3.0
3.0
BSC2050
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2016

Study hard for exams and show up to class and you will definetly get an A. As long as youre in class, you will receive everything you need to know about exams.

5.0
4.0
BSC2010
May 2, 2016

She's super great, she knows exactly what she's talking about, and is super helpful in office hours. The class itself is challenging, the material you study is not easy, however, she tries her best to help everyone understand the subject. Took her for Core Bio 1, will for sure take her for Core 2.

2.0
4.0
BSC2010
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Really nice person in and out of the class. But grading was horrible. Her exams never seemed to be on the same pattern and it was hard to catch onto her style and made it difficult to do well. I ended up doing well, but her exams and lab exams were never truly correlating well with the material. She rarely gives out extra credit.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BSC2050
Grade: B-
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

lectures were unorganized and so were her instructions for group projects. when you ask for help, she doesnt give a clear answer. projects require you to go out and survey land which is very time consuming. kind of condescending. would not recommend to take.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
BSC2050
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very down to earth as a person. She gave back assignments in a timely manner. Her lectures were fairly easy to follow. She assigns a few group projects and individual projects. You are required to go into the field for a few projects. She grades based on correctness, not completeness. Her tests had no correlation to the lectures or textbook.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
BSC2050
Dec 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Minimum extra credit-maybe twice throughout semester. Homework is straight from the book. Tests are unbelievably difficult because she doesn't prepare you for the exams very well. Lots of group projects. Would not recommend taking.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
BSC2050
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's a nice lady, and she is conveniently available in her office. But there are multiple projects that don't have clear instructions (individual and group). Her exams are near impossible to study for. The homework from the book sometimes has nothing to do with subjects studied in class.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BOT2010
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

MRS. G IS THE TYPE OF PROF. WHERE IF YOU GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY, TAKE DETAILED NOTES, GO TO THE COOL FIELD TRIPS, STUDY CONSISTENTLY AND GET A GOOD LAB GROUP (WHICH YOU CHOOSE) TO STUDY WITH, THEN YOU CAN EASILY GET AN A. HER EXAMS ARE LONG BUT SHE GIVES YOU STUDY GUIDES AND EXAM OUTLINES. SHE'S ALSO ONE OF THE COOLEST PROF. THAT I HAVE HAD SO FAR.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
BIO1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

wouldnt recommend this prof if u arent already fluent in bio and chem fundamentals. The labs were the only time i actually learned. Her lectures are very disorganized and always hand written on the board, which means a lot of wasted time. This prof will have you pulling out your hair.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
BSC2010
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

I found her lectures to be very straightforward and easy to follow, and she is attentive when it comes to answering questions. Plus, she is among the more easy-going and fun professors I've had! Keep in mind that the tests will be difficult. You will need to read the book in addition to note-taking.

Tough Grader
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
BSC2010
Grade: D+
Apr 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are confusing, and the tests seem to be nothing from her lectures or what she teaches in class. Her lab exams are almost impossible to pass or study for. I did every lab, and studied as much as I could for her labs and still would fail them. Her lecture exams seemed so hard worded to where I never understood the question.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Extremely lecture- based class, the textbook helps a lot, try to show up more often than not. Lecture quizzes are really hard but the lab quizzes are even more difficult. She's like a cute angry grandma, except there are no cookies and just brainhurt.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's a nice lady and relatable but she makes you work for your grade. Her lectures are critical towards passing the tests as well as reading the textbook chapters. I wasn't a big fan of the test questions since they felt like they were trying to confuse you rather than test you, bur her office hours helped me out a lot when I was stuck.

Participation matters
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

She's very sweet, and her lectures are fun. I really enjoyed her class and definitely learned a lot from it. Make sure to take notes, and write down everything she writes on the board.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BIO1101
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2018
Would take again

I LOVE HER! She is funny, smart and passionate. You can tell she knows her stuff. Pay attention in class! Biology can be difficult so don't expect an easy A. Study. Core 1 is usually a "weed-out" class so you know if you're really up for this major. Pop quizzes are used as extra credit so if you get questions right, you earn points towards tests.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2018
Would take again

She does a great job teaching the curriculum but you have to put your own work in as well. If you participate she will always help you. She has kind of odd humor but I found it entertaining. Parts of the class are tough but if you study on you own you can do well. Always do the reviews and take advantage of the extra credit pop quizzes she gives!

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

the test are nothing like the notes from the lectures and homework is only worth 2 points each. The questions are extremely hard even if you have read the book.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Had her last semester and I could easily say, avoid taking her. Lectures are nothing like the hard tests. I read the textbook and still got Cs on her tests, maybe a B if the chapter happened to be an "easy" one. Also did every homework and it barely did anything to raise my grade. She is also very condescending.

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TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
BSC2010
Grade: C-
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you don't study or are naturally great in Biology then you may fail. She's an understanding professor when it comes to personal issues. However, her tests are mostly based on the text book. Lectures don't go into depth and sometimes I would leave class and lab confused. STUDY! Make sure you understand the labs and study after every lecture.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Professor Guerin is an amazing person. It is very clear that she cares and wants her students to succeed. That being said, it is Core Bio I which is quite difficult. I had to work for the grade I got, and had to put in a lot of work. If you want to skate by and not try, then I would consider changing your major to something non-science.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
EVR1001
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

1. Her study guides only kind of help for the test 2. You have to do a project where you drive all over wasting gas and time (6ish hrs for me) and take selfies in front of buildings and turn in a hard copy 3. The assigned reading is so. long. If you get a hw question wrong it affects your grade 4. Only one person aced 1 test all semester. Not me.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
BOT2010
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Professor Guerin is a great professor. The class is heavy on lectures and tests, but if you take good notes and study well, you'll do fine. She did not take attendance much, but you will definitely want to be at class every day. The class and lab were a bit disjointed in terms of material. Overall though, a great and caring professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
EVR1001
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Prof Guerin is a nice lady, the course material is not super tough but she runs an inverted classroom which makes you do more outside of class instead of in the class. 2 field trips where you must have your own transportation to and one project that makes you ride the bus and travel around Gainesville to do. Got a C on all 3 tests and got an A.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
5.0
BSC2010
Grade: Rather not say
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Gives a lot of hand outs and test study guides, however, the study guides do not in any manner reflect or help with studying for the test. Does not lecture clearly and explain. When in labs, if you have a question, instead of helping and explaining, she tells you to figure it out on your own even if you do not clearly understand the material.

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Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Core Bio 1 has been a good ride so far, i plan on taking Core Bio 2 with her in the spring. Mrs G is a smart professor that shows through her lectures. She often mixes in goofy jokes to lighten the material. And although attendance is not mandatory try making it to class you will do much better on the exams and a chance to earn extra credit.

Respected
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
2.0
EVR1001
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't actually teach. You can tell she's passionate about environmental science, but doesn't actually lecture/teach the material. The entire class was taught from the textbook. Don't take unless you have a background in environmental science or have taken the AP class.

Test heavy
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
1.0
EVR1001
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Guerin has trouble explaining things in detail when it comes to both projects and lectures. Her study guides are virtually useless but they're 10% of your grade each. Beware the end of the semester project where you have to walk around Downtown Gainesville taking selfies. Huge waste of time.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
2.0
EVR1001
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Guerin would not be my first choice as any professor. She does not have the best teaching skills or seem to really care. She makes assignments unnecessarily confusing and is passive aggressive. If you have to take her she grades pretty easy but you'll probably not feel engaged in her class.

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Group projects
3.0
3.0
EVR1001
Grade: C+
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

If you don't have the textbook you're screwed. She gives good lectures but nothing she ever lectured on was on the test. I didn't ever buy the book, thinking her lectures would be good enough and I completely bombed the tests. The good thing is she weighs projects more than tests so if you work hard on the projects you'll be okay. She's super nice.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Grade: D
May 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Never tests according to lectures. Horrible attitude towards students, and gives no constructive feedback/critique. Would not recommend. Tough to get through a class with such an uncooperative professor. Stay clear.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst teacher Ive had at SF. She just hands out work and expects you to teach yourself. All of her exam study guides dont help you at all, her exams are brutal, you probably wont pass unless you know exactly whats going to be on the exam or youre some type of genius. Overall DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BSC2011
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher I have ever had. Worked my butt off to get my A. In terms of her teaching and class, she posts insanely long and unorganized lectures. It took me days to compile all her information because she's all over the place. She's a botanist teaching a core bio class. Santa Fe can do better than her.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
2.0
BOT2010
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

Took for BOT2010, pretty easy class. My only critique is that this prof isnt good at answering questions and doesnt go as in depth as Id like during lectures. Maybe its because shes retiring soon, but she doesnt seem very passionate/enthusiastic about teaching or the coursework. I like her as a person, but she leaves much to be desired.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
BSC2010
Grade: B
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Professor Guerin has a great combination of being very organised, but still having a laid-back personality. -- Labs done in groups -- We did not have to turn in a lab notebook --Test are mostly multiple choice and matching, some very, very short essay. -- Homework doesn't count for many points, but extremely useful to really learn material

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BSC2010
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 14, 2022

Professor Guerin is a nightmare. The overall worst teacher I have ever had at SF. She is smart aleck when asked questions, making you feel stupid. Her study guides inform you of nothing that will be on the test. Prepare to teach yourself and look up online lectures about the topic. She sucks, DO NOT EVER take this horrid class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BSC2011
Oct 6, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Professor Guerin Is the worst professor either I have ever had. Her lectures are extremely confusing and disorganized. Her exams are difficult and she claims the study guides are integral to your success but they dont help at all. Even with background in biology, this class is difficult with a poor teaching. (She can also be very rude )

Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BSC2010
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2022
Would take again

Professor Guerin is a nice lady and is very smart. She is pretty accommodating with due dates and such, but she is a harsh grader for the labs. Her exams are difficult and nothing like the lectures. They are doable but require you to study using YouTube and the textbook. If you take her class be prepared to study !

Tough grader
Test heavy
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