3.4

Diane Carson

Nutrition - California State University Long Beach

3.4
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
67%
Would Retake
116
Reviews
3.4
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

67%

Would Retake

116

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

44

4

25

3

10

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18

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19

What Students Say

Her energy is at a 10, seems like shes on crack 247

NUTR132 - 2.0 rating

Probably the worst class I've taken at CSULB so far

NUTR132 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

35%

Textbook Required

74%

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95% confidence
Based on 64 grades
Most common grades:
A (27)
A+ (18)
B (9)
Grade Distribution
A(45)B(9)C(1)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(8)
Based on 68 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 18
B: 9
B+: 5
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (32)
Clear grading criteria (15)
Lots of homework (14)
Get ready to read (12)
Gives good feedback (8)
Caring (6)
Tough grader (6)
Accessible outside class (5)
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NUTR05

4.0

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NUTR132

3.8

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NUT132

3.3

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NUTRITION132

3.0

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NUT100

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Reviews (116)
5.0
2.0
NUTR132
May 26, 2009

She is really cool and funny. Knows her subject! Easy to gt an A in the class, lots of extra credit. There is a lot of work but it is pretty simple. Just go to class turn in your work and extra credit and you will pass. I really enjoyed this class.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Oct 29, 2009

very easy class. one of the very few teachers where you can learn AND have fun. i definately recommend her! You don't need her book either, just her study guide. She gives out a study guide before her quizzes which makes it a lot easier to get an A in the class.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Dec 12, 2009

I recommend going to class because otherwise her slides will make no sense. her class is very easy! she goes by points, not percentage. A lot of extra credit. She does give a lot of projects but they are really easy and you learn a lot from them. I recommend her to everyone!

4.0
1.0
NUTR05
Mar 11, 2010

she is super nice.test is not hard, she helps me a lot. she even brings some snake for us in the class. A+++

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 1, 2010

She is GREAT! Not only does she make nutrition easy to understand, she makes it interesting & eye-opening! Only 3 projs, 7 quizzes & NO EXAMS or final. LOTS of extra cred opportunities (which are easy/interesting too). NO BOOK needed! Just had to buy a $30 lect packet. Her personality makes class more interesting & makes you WANT to come to class

5.0
2.0
NUT132
May 4, 2010

Best teacher I have had at CSULB ,and I'm a 5th year! She really understands how students work and teaches to suit that! Interesting projects, great format for lectures (power points with fill ins) and enthusiastic! She even brought in dried fruit and stuff for our class to show us alternatives to fresh fruit! Great teacher and class!

5.0
2.0
NUTR132
May 23, 2010

Such a GREAT professor! Amazing personality, sweet and caring. VERY helpful. She truly understands students. We need more professors like her. I learned so much from her and never was bored in class. She is always full of energy and is quite funny during lectures. She is always eager to teach! No finals because we had MANY useful quizzes & projects

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Jul 3, 2010

She?s absolutely wonderful. She makes class interesting and is very passionate about nutrition. Scantron quiz every other week with helpful study guides and several projects. Very eye opening subject. Lots of extra credit opportunities. No book needed, just a $30 packet.

3.0
1.0
NUTR132
Mar 17, 2011

She's fun and exciting but also RUDE & often unapproachable. There are times I get intimidated of even asking her anything. I'm not a student that ever seeks trouble, and I'm pretty quiet.But boy! today she made me feel kinda angry. She accused me of doing something I didn't do.I'm frankly disappointed that such a talented person could be so mean

3.0
1.0
NUTR132
Mar 17, 2011

Talented, fun, and exciting professor but can also be mean and unapproachable at times!

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 4, 2011

No finals. Only online quizzes. She's helpful, knows what she's talking about. Just a little crazy and intimidating sometimes. No textbook necessary. I would recommend.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 20, 2011

Probably one of the easiest classes you'll ever take. She is knowledgeable but has her biases. She is a bit crazy but deal with it and you'll get the easy A.

5.0
1.0
NTRT132
May 20, 2011

really easy class, hardly ever attended class and still got a 98 in the class. just make sure to show up on days when there's in class activities because those are about 50 points. she will let you know in the syllabus when these are. no exams jsut online quizzes that she gves u 2 chances to take

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Aug 31, 2011

She is amazing! She's so much fun and she really cares about the students and their understanding of the subject. There are many extra-credit opportunities, and there is no such thing as busy-work or a pointless assignment in her class. Oh! And class is NEVER boring!

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Nov 29, 2011

Take her! This class is awesome, it is useful in life and is an easy A and you will actually enjoy going to class!

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Dec 10, 2011

crazy teacher, but very funny and entertaining!! class lectures are very helpful!! 7 online quizes, 2 chances to take each!! just do the work and pay attention to her and you'll be fine!! easy grading, but she doesnt grade, her T.A's do.. very easy graders though!! class could cost you some money though.. but she ended up buying the book for me!!!

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Jan 5, 2012

Easy class. Don't buy the book but buy the studyguide. The material is interesting. Stay on top of your BB discussions and the WABITT discussions on BB and you'll be fine. The tests are online, 7 of them. It's an easy class so long as you do all the work on BB that she puts up there.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Apr 23, 2012

EASY A!! Attendance not mandatory, but go to class on days of in-class activities (on syllabus). No tests and points are based on online quizzes, discussion posts on BB, and easy projects. There are EC opportunities if you miss a quiz. Very helpful but intimidating, I prefer emailing her questions. Don't buy the textbook, buy the study guide.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 1, 2012

very easy A! but the study guide not the book! she is really outspoken and can come off mean but she doesn't realize it. She really cares about your health and nutrition and will help you, all you have to do is ask!

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 16, 2012

Fairly easy class. You definitely need the book for every assignment. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 17, 2012

Her classroom is run as student-based teaching. You teach her and yourself, its great! No tests, only online quizzes which come from the notes in the study guide (so attend lecture even though its not mandatory). Lots of extra credit opportunities. Do the all the work and its an easy A!

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 25, 2012

Easy A! Loved this teacher and her class. She actually makes learning about nutrition fun. The only thing you have to remember is to do the Discussions online which can be hard to continuously do, but other than that, easy A!

1.0
2.0
NUTR132
Oct 26, 2012

This teacher claims to have a student centered learning class but when it comes to discussions she is not down to listen to a fair argument. Her class doesn't make any sense and the Beachboard activities are crazy. The most disorganized class I've ever taken. Might be an easy A but it's not worth the headache.

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Nov 14, 2012

LOVE HER! Very easy class, she's really funny and helpful! Take her!! :)

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Nov 28, 2012

Great professor. She is pretty clear and the class is easy if you just follow directions and complete assignments on time. There are no tests and no final; only a few online quizzes. Lots of extra credit also.

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Dec 8, 2012

Carson is very straight forward. Everything is laid out perfectly, you just need to do the work. No textbook, but you need to buy her study guide. Easy online quizzes, no final, minimal homework, and beachboard assignments. If you don't get an A in this class it's because you didn't put in any effort.

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Dec 9, 2012

Eh, not sure why everyone loves her so much. She's very energetic and the class is extremely easy (if you don't get an A, it's not her fault). But if you're passionate about nutrition and you want to learn specifics, I wouldn't recommend her. I don't remember anything from any of her lectures and the semster's not even over yet. Easy class though.

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Feb 23, 2013

Do not take Prof Carson. She is an unpredictable and unprofessional teacher who has severe mood swings. She rushes through lectures and doesn't care if you got all of the words down from a slide. Also, there is way too much busy work. She doesn't explain things enough and is just impossible to deal with. Really, do not take her.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Apr 29, 2013

Greatest teacher ever! Go to class, pay attention and do the work and it is a easy A. She makes it super interesting.

2.0
3.0
NUT100
Aug 25, 2013

Not very nice professor . She speeds through slides and isn't helpful when approached . She is rude when you ask questions . She is always having mood swings when she is not in a good mood she will show it . Un professional

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Oct 6, 2013

Dr. Carson is so funny and very passionate about nutrition! Most of the assignments are online through beachboard so stay updated with the due dates. Although it was a night class, she made it very exciting and energetic! Dont buy the textbook but the study guide is required. My favorite class by far! Would take her all over again.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2013

She offers a lot of extra credit. Very helpful and knowledgable, sometimes crazy. You might lose some points in the discussion boards, but other than that, it's an easy A.

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Feb 3, 2014

This professor is very rude,she is of no use if you ask her to clarify on an assignment. She also talked about drinking every time we were in class which is completely unprofessional. Assignments are okay, just stay quiet and try to understand because she really likes to hear herself talk, and if you end up needing help find a peer instead of her.

1.0
3.0
NUTR132
Feb 19, 2014

To the person below me, are you in my class? I have the same problem right now. I asked her about an assignment and she responded back so rude. I've never had that kind of response from a teacher. It's the same when we have discussions in class, she claims she is open to other people's thoughts, but responds so rude.

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Feb 20, 2014

I was so excited to take this class but Dr. Carson is extremely rude. At first I thought she was just sarcastic but now I don't even want to show up to class bc of the lack of respect she shows her students. She acts like she doesn't want to be there, mopes around, and if you ask for help she'll basically tell you how stupid you are. Don't take her

2.0
1.0
NUTR132
Mar 12, 2014

She's incredibly rude. She's condescending & makes you feel so stupid. She expects you to know answers to everything. You never know what to expect from her. I thought she would be nice but now I know how mean & disrespectful she really is. I hate going to this class because I don't want to deal with her. Thank God it's easy & only once a week.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 14, 2014

I can see why people wouldn't like her. Just don't get on her bad side and it'll be fine. Participate in class or do a special project. One time I saw her yell at people for leaving to go to the bathroom, so don't go to the bathroom until break. Other than this, easy A. Just stay quiet and turn everything in on time.

1.0
2.0
NUTRITION132
Apr 19, 2014

Very rude and of no help what so ever. Completely unprofessional. At least the class is easy.

4.0
1.0
NUTRITION132
May 10, 2014

I really enjoyed this class. I learned a lot about my health & great tips on how I can change my diet through the discussion boards. Carson can be moody at times,but if you ask nicely she will explain. Easy A w/ very litle effort! Her assignments may seem tedious, but you learn a lot about yourself by doing the work. :) Strongly recommend!

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: B+
May 12, 2014

This was not a helpful professor. She was rude most of the time, to the point that people didn't come to class or want to participate. Her professionalism is questionable. The class and subject is fairly easy and informative, but I recommend taking it with a different teacher.

3.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A-
May 13, 2014

Can be kind of blunt and sarcastic at times, but don't take that personally. Just stay on her good side and you'll earn her respect. I enjoyed the class because the lectures quizzes, and projects were easy and outgoing. She gives out extra credit so don't miss out on the opportunities.

5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: C
Jun 1, 2014

Class is mandatory for notes for quizzes. all open book on beach board. A lot of small activities. Teacher is fun and chill but will kick you out if on cell phone. Very interesting class.

2.0
3.0
NUTRITION101
Sep 25, 2014

It's a nutrition class so the content is pretty easy to understand but somehow she makes it more complicated than it needs to be. Incredibly rude, disrespectful, unprofessional, and condescending. Not required to come to class but if you miss a day and ask her a question she'll yell at you for not knowing since we went over it in class. Just no.

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Oct 24, 2014

Although the lectures were pretty clear, she's very disrespectful to all her students and has a bad temper. It's like she's having a bad day every day. Also, when students would ask her to clarify something, she would often ignore them or ridicule them for asking. I often left her class angry andor stressed out.

2.0
2.0
132
Dec 3, 2014

Worst teacher I've ever taken in my five years at CSULB. Condescending and disrespectful. Laughs at students questions in disbelief. Says "I don't know, look it up yourself". Reads her powerpoint presentations. On the flip side, all quizzes are online, lots of extra credit given if you attend class. Easy A if you're willing to put up with her.

4.0
3.0
NUTRITION132
Jan 20, 2015

You take your final with a partner. 2 days of discussion questions you have to post online and you have to reply to 3 responses each day. Make sure you keep a planner to keep up with the assignments. She's very clear on what she wants, but you'll have to do work in this class. Lots of interesting things & I didn't buy a textbook did fine wnotes.

3.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2015

Her class was interesting and fairly easy. All of her quizzes are online and you take the final with a partner. She also offers A LOT of extra credit. When it comes to WABTTT (her assigned project) I would suggest doing a canned food drive. It's really easy and she's very passionate about feeding the hungry. Overall it was a good class.

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
Jan 27, 2015

Rude teacher. This class is based on her opinions only. If you have a different set of opinions, if you like pepperoni pizza don't take this class. Took this class my first semester and it traumatized me.

2.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2015

She is very rude and opinionated. Not the most helpful teacher, but all quizzes are online and "projects" are very simple. This class is easy to pass without going to class except for a few certain projects, but the teacher is just ridiculous and makes you feel stupid for asking questions

2.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2015

She's very temperamental and has no concept of boundaries. Either you get along with her or you don't. It's easy to get on her good side if you participate, but if you say something that she doesn't find interesting, she'll just stare at you like you're stupid. She makes you buy her study guide from copy co. It's like $42 or something.

3.0
4.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2015

I found Carson to be a very difficult professor to deal with. She doesn't take things from students. She's strict and by the book, doesn't care if you're having problems. Very matter of fact and not lenient. Gives some extra credit but doesn't help much. She's a little pushy. If you want someone laid back, don't take her. If not, good luck!

2.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
May 1, 2015

DO NOT TAKE HER! Shes Extremely rude & justifies it w saying that she is blunt and direct, but no she is plain rude and disrespectful. Her energy is at a 10, seems like shes on crack 247. Super annoying. You cant ask her questions or for help. That woman was never taught manners! Super easy class, easy grader, but not worth dealing with her.

1.0
5.0
NUTR132
May 5, 2015

Probably the worst class I've taken at CSULB so far. Her attitude is awful, she is very discouraging, and so incredibly rude. She belittles everything anyone tries to say. Would not recommend unless you like negative personality types.

1.0
5.0
NUTR132
Grade: B+
May 15, 2015

Ms. Carson is hot and cold all the time. Everyday is like walking on eggshells. She is really tough to understand and has a lack of instructions, she expects you to just read her mind, at least it seems like it. I am bummed that i didn't transfer to the other professor that was teaching at the same time.. Sorry to say but she is bad :(((((((((((((

2.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
May 21, 2015

The worst teacher everExtremely bipolar. The class is easy all online assignments come to class for the in class projects and you're good. Why take a class to just have negative energy constantly around you. During the final she had the nerve to say I wasn't who I was when I showed her my I.d she thinks she knows everything. She doesn't.

5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2015

She's actually an easy professor. Passed her class with an A without the huge amounts of extra credit she gives out. Just do what she asks and show up for class.

1.0
4.0
NUTRI132
Grade: B+
Jul 30, 2015

Made class interesting but she was really really really rude. Also very ethnocentric, not understanding of others, very narrow minded (in the mindset that everyone is an upper middle class student without work). Feels the need to butt in to people's lifestyles and question it. Tough and picky grader. Way too much work, super confusing syllabus.

2.0
3.0
NTRT132
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2015

If you have the chance, avoid carson at all costs. by far the worsr teacher i have ever take. never hated someone more in my life. make sure she likes you or there goes your grade. makes judgment and lowers grades based off assumptions and not work done. dropped my grade because she assumed my nutriton major sibling helped. get out asap or suffer!!

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

Dr. Carson is intimidating at first, but she really cares for the students. She offers lots of extra credit and her class is pretty easy to pass as long as you do all the assignments on time. Her lectures are interesting, but she expects students participation.

3.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: B+
Jan 11, 2016

Dr Carson has high expectations for her students, she does not baby you. Class participation is huge. She can be mean or rude to some students too. Buying the textbook was a waste of money, never opened it. She's an easy teacher but not one you get excited to see. Make sure you do ALL assignments on time and extra credit and you basically got an A

1.0
5.0
NUT100
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 23, 2016

Extremely Rude, harsh and over complicates a simple subject. She denied my drop class form, I had to go directly to the dean of the FCS department.

4.0
1.0
NUTR132
May 14, 2016

ONLINE- fair share of HW but easy. HW is worth more than tests by far: I got high A's on all the HW, and C's on each test but still got a safe A. Tests are open book but the questions are very specific. Just do well on the HW and do not fail the tests and you should get an A. Make sure to read directions for assignments carefully.

3.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

She's rude and such, but that never really bothered me. You don't really have to show up, just make sure you're diligent about checking the online quizzes and whatnot for when they are due. It's a good class if you want an easy A, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're easily offended or want a nice professor.

2.0
3.0
NUT132
Nov 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carson does not teach in class. Basically all of the assignments that you do are based off of information that you gather through doing the Connect LearnSmart assignments, leaving you little to no information to work with. It's difficult to complete the multiple Diet Analysis projects that are assigned throughout the semester because of this.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
NTRT132
Grade: F
Dec 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worse teacher ever. Too much homework like this class was my only class. assigns over 100 problems of homework each week, 4 diet analysis that require 2-4 pages. A 300 word forum each week with two 200 word responses. This cclass was just too much and the content was easy but she made it more difficult

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
NUT132
Apr 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a very rude female . She is crazy avoid at at all cost. She makes the material so hard, she sketchy, shouts, makes alot of students uncomfortable.

5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
May 10, 2017
Would take again

She is very good person, she helped me a lot when i felt helpless. she taught me how to get a good grade without doing too much work, which was really helpful. i strongly suggest to choose her class and also talk with her when you do not know what to do.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
NTRT132
Grade: B+
May 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Nutrition is suppose to be easy but with her, I felt like I was taking a hard class but she is understanding at times if you talk to her but not usually. Good luck if you get her!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Super easy teacher, she even brings snacks for her students sometimes to show them healthy alternatives to snacking. She is upbeat and fun, at first it was hard for me to warm up to her but she really cares about her student (she even made a guy start drinking water instead of soda daily!!).

1.0
3.0
NTRT132
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst professor Ive had. Extremely rude and intimidating. Do NOT ask questions or you will be berated. The class itself is not too hard, but it is a lot of busy work for a 100 level class, and just not worth how rude she is. Material is interesting, but with different professor. I cannot express it enough, avoid her class at all costs.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

She is awesome! She is really straightforward. Grades quick and is very responsive. She will reply fast. She is clear on what is going on in the class. You do have to put in the work if you want an A though (it's not a heavy amount of work in my opinion). Weekly DB, a few exams, and weekly online homework. She offers extra credit too.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
NTRT132
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

This course was super easy! It was my first online class and i loved it. She always posted what assignments were to be due at the beginning of each week which i found very helpful. The Dietary Analysis assignment was the main big assignment but it was easy. She also offers a bunch of extra credit!

5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2018
Would take again

Very great. She is lays out what tasks need to be done weekly. She is clear about when things are due and posts detailed instructions. She also responds quickly to emails. I was nervous bc I never took an online class before but she was super helpful and answered all my questions. E-book purchase is needed to access the assignments. You will be ok.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2018
Would take again

Took her last Fall for Nutr 132. She is super clear on what/when things are due. Never had seen a syllabus as clear cut as her's. I had no confusion on what was expected. There are tasks through the e-book that are due weekly but those were not very difficult. And yes, you do need to purchase the e-book bc that is what the class is based on.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2018
Would take again

TAKE NUTRITION 132 ONLINE WITH CARSON! Taking the class online was better for time and it was pretty easy. Online may seem scary to some but its easy to navigate and get used to. Weekly easy hw assignments. TONS of extra credit. Replies quick to emails. Take her!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
NTRT132
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2019
Would take again

Took her online class with her. On average 2-3 assignments HW and LS (?s you answer while reading) a week and all very easy. Projects are simple and barely any work. Lots of extra credit, and drops your lowest grades in HW and LS. Didn't even need to take the last exam to keep my A. VERY EASY

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2019
Would take again

Wow. Carson is amazing, she made the class so easy to navigate. Fast with grading, email reply. Keep up with due dates and you'll get an A + she sends weekly emails to remind you! There is weekly: chp practice + chp homework. A 200 pt assignment that counts as your final + 3 exams. You must buy the $90 online program. It's worth it! EASY A!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

I highly highly recommend taking Dr. Carson online!! The class is so easy to navigate and she gives so many opportunities for extra credit. If you stay organized and on top of things then you will be guaranteed an A. There are two online assignments to do every week which are easy but time consuming. Make sure to pay attention to due dates!!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Carson is AMAZING! 10/10 recommend taking her. This is the easiest class I have taken so far. It is essential to stay organized and keep track of due dates since it is an online class and almost every week you will have several assignments due. The work load is doable and very easy. She is an easy grader when it comes to projects/papers.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

There are so many teachers for Nutr132. So, DON'T TAKE THIS ONE! She's not very nice and get ready to do a TON of work for an intro class. I have never come in contact with someone so insensitive to students. Do yourself a favor and take this class with a different professor.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Sep 4, 2019
Would take again

Carson was awesome. The workload is manageable and she grades easy. The extra credit project was not time consuming at all too.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
NUTR132
Apr 26, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Carson was amazing! Class is very easy it is a lot of work but very very easy work. She gives very nice feedback and she is very caring about her students. Many times she emailed us to ask if we are okay during the pandemic.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

Professor Carson really goes out of her way on checking up on you, multiple emails sent along with extra credit are given in this course. She does 2 papers, HW and LS, 2 exams-open notes(3rd is optional) SO you could say this class is passable. Do your work and most likely you'll get that A.

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Caring
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1.0
4.0
NUT100
Grade: A-
Jul 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take a class with this professor. I repeat, do not take a class with this professor. Run far far away. This professor is extremely rude and unreasonable. Of my 12 professors at apu, she was by far the worst. Her work load was twice the other teachers, and she made many students redo assignments multiple times. If I could write more I w

Lots of homework
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Carson is very clear in what she wants to see in assignments and reports. The work you put in is going to be the outcome of your grade. There are many extra credit options that help you a lot so if possible do them. She emails you weekly to let you know what to do during the week as well as other information like extra credit and other news.

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4.0
4.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Carson is very clear in what she wants to see in assignments and reports. The work you put in is going to be the outcome of your grade. There are many extra credit options that help you a lot so if possible do them. She emails you weekly to let you know what to do during the week as well as other information like extra credit and other news. xx

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5.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

This class was asynchronous (no zoom meetings). You are given the whole week to complete your assignments and I felt everything was fairly easy given that you complete your readings! The exams were fully multiple choice and you're given a lot of time to complete them. Dr. Carson also provided a huge amount of extra credit, take advantage !!

5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

She has a lot for EC assignments. It's hard to not do well on the assignment and hw because of how the website we use for this class works. There's 3 exams, a project, and a homework and assignment due each week. She was more understanding because of online school and it was easy to set up office hours. I enrolled late and she was so understanding.

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Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
Jan 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She offers office hours but they didn't really help me. Just do the work and you will pass. Don't slack off or you will fall behind.

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4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Carson actually WANTS everyone to get an A in the class so she offered over 100+ points of extra credit. Once you reach that A, you're exempt from doing any more exams and assignments the rest of the semester. Homework was due every Monday and Friday but they're very easy.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
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5.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

The professor grants MANY opportunities for extra credit for which I am very grateful for! She also had a final, which was a project, due on the fifth week, so we basically got that out of the way early in the semester.

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4.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Jan 27, 2022
Would take again

EASIEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN! Sometimes i would even forget i was enrolled in the class. Once you get that A, you are no longer required to do any work so the sooner you finish your work, the sooner you'll get this class over with. All the work for this class is very doable. Every HW assignment should take about 30 min. -1hr. Highly recommend!

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1.0
3.0
NTRT132
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2022

This is the rudest, and worst professor I have ever had in my 3 years of long beach. I was screamed at by her in office hours which was very inappropriate and made me feel horrible. She assigns so much BS homework that no one cares about. She is also a tough grader and has little to no consideration for her students. Take a different professor,

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1.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2022

An easy online course if you need the credit, just make sure to do your assignments on time. The only downside is she is VERY rude to her students, I've never seen so much attitude from a professor just by asking a simple question. And don't ask her for feedback unless you want your intelligence belittled.

Tough grader
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4.0
2.0
NTRT132
Grade: A+
May 11, 2022
Would take again

This class was pretty easy, do your work and you will get an A. Theres 3 exams and one final project in the beginning of the semester that isn't too hard. If you email her she emails back pretty quickly and gives good answers back.

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5.0
1.0
NTRT132
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

This class is as free as a Costco Sample. Super easy, I recommend taking as a 6th class if your taking 5. Took it online and asynchronous. So much extra credit. Work ahead and its a piece of cake. Impossible to fail.

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4.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: A+
Mar 8, 2023
Would take again

Super easy asynchronous course for the life sciences GE requirement. Never even had to contact her as she laid everything out very clearly and made the course easy to do. Very easy to pace and keep up with.

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2.0
2.0
NTRT132
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2023

This class is okay but the homework and assignments were very tedious. She wasn't clear on one assignment which made it frustrating because it was worth a lot. I contacted her once and she didn't really help me with my problem so I had to figure it out myself. The class was still easy so I would recommend especially since its asynchronous.

5.0
1.0
NUTRI132
Grade: A+
May 25, 2023
Would take again

Super easy class. HW and test answers are online. 1 dietary project that comes w/ lots of extra credit. Very easy to work ahead and at some point u don't even have to take some tests if u have enough ec.

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1.0
2.0
NTRT132
Grade: A-
Aug 30, 2023

Class is okay but professor is extremely rude and condescending. It's best to figure everything out on your own or on a class discord. The benefit of asynchronous online is you don't have to deal with it in your face otherwise I would've dropped first week.

Tough grader
4.0
1.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

This course was not hard at all. Everything was turned into a website online so I never needed to contact the professor. So many extra credit opportunities and it is possible to pass with an A. Take this if you want an easy online course!!!

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4.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2024
Would take again

Overall easy class I took this asynchronous so never met. Everything is online easy hw that takes a few mins just skim through TB (D1DA) but there is 2-4 hws every week. Lots of extra credit opportunities so take advantage. I finished some work early and met A+ grade so I didnt have to take the last exam. Nutrition project that takes a while so do.

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4.0
3.0
NTRT132
Mar 8, 2024

The class itself isn't very hard if you stay on top of your work. I honestly find it pretty interesting. The professor can be very rude though, but at least the class was asynchronous.

Tough grader
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5.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A+
May 6, 2024
Would take again

Took asynchronous. She lays out expectations clearly and leaves good feedback. Many extra credit opportunities and opportunities to work ahead since assignments were published to Canvas early in the semester (aside from exams and projects). She's also very friendly and replies to emails promptly. Engaging material and overall stress-free class :)

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Caring
3.0
3.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
May 13, 2024
Would take again

Easy class but a lot of assignments to get done. She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. Would take again but make sure you stay on top of the assignments or else it is VERY easy to get behind.

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Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
May 14, 2024
Would take again

super simple and easy asynch class! prof explains everything super clearly in the syllabus/rubrics. 2-4 assignments a week, you do need to purchase the online TB to do the homework on mcgrawhill--buy the code from amazon. a few big projects, exams are optional. lots of extra credit opportunity, and you dont need to finish everything to pass w an A.

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1.0
5.0
NUTRI132
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2024

HORRIBLE!!! AVOID AT COSTS! Carson is the WORST LECTURER at CSULB!!! Her tone and attitude are condescending, belittling, rude, and disrespectfu, even if you are the top student of the class. She needs to learn personal boundaries and common courtesy in order to get the respect that she feels entitled to. The course work is not the issue.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
NUTR132
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2025
Would take again

Easy asynch class with clear expectations. Lots of extra credit opportunities to stay on top of assignments. Engaging material and friendly professor. Definitely try unstuckstudy for efficient study prep!

1.0
5.0
NUTR132
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2025

Passive-aggressive on email for no reason. Submitted an assignment fully & on time: she gave me no credit so I emailed her and quoted the rubric. She was rude. She asked me how one is supposed to read if there's just a link to a pdf. I don't know Di...probably by tapping on the link as one who is familiar with technology does.

Tough grader
2.0
1.0
NTRT132
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 6, 2025

She is very passive aggressive over email, so be very particular when you email her. Make sure you include every possible detail in your question, I find that to really change how she responds. Overall, very easy class and lots of extra credit opportunities, so it shouldn't be too hard to manage.

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5.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2025
Would take again

I had no problems with Dr. Carson. Others are saying she's aggressive over email, but I've never needed to email her personally. For an asynch class, this was an easy class. Two McGraw Hill assignments a week and an occasional project every so often. Two exams, but she gives plenty of extra credit opportunities.

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5.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Carson was an amazing professor; her assignments were beyond easy, if anything, just a little busy work. She offers a lot of credit as well. I would definitely recommend her to anyone trying to fulfill their GE's. People seem not to like her tone in emails, but I had no reason to email her for anything.

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4.0
2.0
NTRT132
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Took it as online course and was really easy. Just be aware to not forget about the assignments in this class!! Good thing is though you're able to do almost all the assignments in one go as they're not locked. 3 exams(open note), one big project that's confusing so go to office hours for that but overall was a easy online course!

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Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
1.0
NUT132
Grade: A
May 7, 2025

The class itself is a very easy A but the professor is so rude. Very condescending and disrespectful to students.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
NUT132
Grade: A
Jun 5, 2025
Would take again

took this course online and was very easy. take this class for an easy A. all assignments are open note and rlly easy. we have one huge project that she grades rlly hard on but she offered alot of extra credit which helped me stay at an A all semester. hw was not as time consuming which was rlly helpful, she offers alot of office hours/ workshops

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Lots of homework
3.0
1.0
NUT132
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

The class is asynchronous so if you have decent work ethic, you can pass without stressing. The assignments are pretty simple, there's one major project that counts as the final but it's due pretty early in the semester. As for the professor, I did not contact her once, hence the rating but some of her emails do come off pretty passive aggressive.

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