2.1

Edythe Sonntag

Biology - University of Michigan - Dearborn

2.1
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
22%
Would Retake
116
Reviews
2.1
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.1
Clarity

22%

Would Retake

116

Reviews

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What Students Say

Also doesn't post grades online

BIO130 - 2.0 rating

She gives hard quizzes and barely credits you for the two unnecessary essays she assigns

BIO130L - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

24%

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Based on 79 reported grades
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A: 13
Not sure yet: 10
Rather not say: 6
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Tough grader (48)
Test heavy (23)
Lecture heavy (23)
Skip class? You won't pass. (14)
Tough Grader (13)
Participation matters (12)
So many papers (12)
Graded by few things (10)
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Reviews (116)
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Dec 19, 2011

simply the worst. Don't waste your time and money. Find ANYONE els!!

5.0
4.0
BIO130L
Apr 17, 2012

She truly loves biology and teaching, but gives you 10X as much work as the rest of the lab instructors.

2.0
3.0
BIO130
Oct 15, 2012

too much work , talks about unrelated issues, essay questions on every test that takes her forever to grade( scantron please) some people should not be teachers for a reason - she is one of them!

5.0
1.0
BIO130
Oct 27, 2012

A very nice and easy lecturer, her powerpoints are the exams. Very picky on definitions though, you must memorize them 100%. She is still new so be patient to some flaws in the class. Her exams are short answer but that's just to prepare us for upper level classes. She can get side tracked with her examples but its all for your learning.

4.0
4.0
BIO130
Jan 8, 2013

I liked Professor Sonntag. She can come across kind of annoying at first, but she is a good teacher, and she knows what she's talking about. You have to know pretty much everything from lecture for the exams, which are all short answer, but she gives a 10 point extra credit assignment every exam. Study the study guides she gives & you'll do fine.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Feb 25, 2013

Simply the easiest class ever. No one ever gets lower than a A unless they don't go to class.

1.0
5.0
BIO140
Aug 13, 2013

Very unorganized, make sure you memorize every part of your notes.

5.0
2.0
BIOL130L
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2015

I had her for the Bio 130 Lab ONLY, not lecture. Prelab quizzes were easy. Quizzes are every lab that are on material from the week before, that are easy as long as you did the lab properly and also wrote down and studied what she wrote on the board before lab. Had 4 writing assignments that were not hard at all. You won't regret taking her lab!

4.0
4.0
BIO130
Apr 18, 2015

She is an awesome professor. She's hilarious and she may seem mean at first but is very nice. Wants you to learn! Knows her stuff. Stay organized and work hard. Go to SI sessions if u can. You'll do great.

2.0
5.0
BIO130
Dec 8, 2015

Very hard and boring class. Wouldn't take again.

3.0
3.0
BIOL130L
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2015

I took her ONLY for the lab and she was amazing! She is super helpful and knows how to explain a complicated idea in a simple way. Always gives us the background info and then begins to explain what the lab will look like for the day. If you have a doubt about a procedure, ASK!! She answers everyone and is kind. She has a one of a kind humor.

3.0
5.0
BIO130
Dec 16, 2015

As much as I hated her class, she was funny sometimes. Unless you have photographic memory, you're probably ending up with a B. You have to memorize her powerpoints to score high. Her test questions are mostly definitions from the powerpoints she presents. MEMORIZE YOUR NOTES.

4.0
3.0
BIO130
Grade: B+
Apr 10, 2016

Despite what everybody says about her, take it from an average college student who has a life and goes to school and has a job. She is not as hard as everyone says she is. Her exams are legit exactly what she puts on her slides. Her lab is pretty confusing, though. Exams are short answer, just study the study guides and memorize lecture notes.

3.0
4.0
BIO130L
Apr 21, 2016

Not a bad teacher, but very lazy. She also thinks very highly of herself. Do not recommend.

4.0
3.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2016
Would take again

I liked this class and the teacher. It was a summer course so a lot of information at once, but she did keep the class light with jokes. 3 exams and a final and can be nitpicky for details, but didn't really have to go word-for-word from the PPs. Do write down everything from the slides, don't even need the book! Not as hard as people were saying!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Gives very thorough lectures, with lots of information. Get ready to take A LOT of notes (word for word), memorize them, and regurgitate them back on her short answer exams. STUDY.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
BIOL130L
Grade: A-
Dec 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I only had Edi for lab, and for that she was good at explaining everything. However, it was odd that she made us write 2 papers for a lab; she usually gives 2-4 per semester. Her quizzes were tough, you really had to know everything inside and out. If you have questions, you have to go to her directly in the front. Study a lot and you're good.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: C-
Apr 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I've never written a review on here, but I should warn anyone who is reading because it was a mistake to take her lab class. She talks for two hours before we can even start the lab so we are forced to stay full time almost every lab. She gives hard quizzes and barely credits you for the two unnecessary essays she assigns.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: D
Apr 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very very difficult lecture course, exams are all short answer not multiple choice and are quite hard, get ready to draw carbon/nitrogen/etc cycles on exams as well, would not recommend at all, she has a lot of knowledge in the content but does not do well with teaching it. Also doesn't post grades online. Half my class dropped and I should've too.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIO130L
Apr 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is very knowledgeable about the subject and could sometimes explain hard topics in an easy way, but she would also talk for almost 2 hours. She assigned 2 papers FOR LAB, and gives no rubric or anything for it. She's a TOUGH grader (I mean you don't add one word in an answer and lose a point) and doesn't post grades online. Don't recommend.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO130
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

She is the best teacher I have ever met.

5.0
3.0
BIO130
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

She is an amazing professor. I wish she taught everything. Love her so much!

5.0
3.0
BIO130L
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

She is smart, kind, and caring! Definitely, take her!

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO130L
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

Wonderful

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Oct 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever! Avoid at all cost. She does not know how to teach. Gives you exams that needs 5 hours to be solved. She does not care at all and does not know how to explain things. I hate her.

1.0
5.0
BIO130
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very tough class. She knows her stuff, but I don't feel like she teaches because she likes to teach, but rather because she feels she knows it so well. Doesn't take attendance, never ask for names, doesn't involve the class in discussion, is not approachable for questions, never interacts with students. VERY tough grader and tester. Don't do it.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIOL130L
Grade: D-
Nov 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

EXTREMELY difficult and a tough grader. The labs itself were fairly easy, but her weekly quizzes are all short answer. She will mark you down if you make a mistake on A WORD. For a lab course, she lectures for half of the class period. There are much easier lab professors. This class is impossible.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Nov 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not, do not, do not take her as a lab instructor. You will dread every lab as I did. She is a terrible instructor and terrible teacher, and doesn't like answering any q's. Her lectures take up more time than the lab itself, and quizzes are very difficult short answer. There are also 2 papers that you need to write, yes papers,in intro BIO lab.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIO130
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Memorize her slides word for word. She's knowledgable and I am okay with her slides. There are a lot of them but some questions don't come from them. She is a tough grader. 3 written exams + a final exam + a group presentation + lab (other profs as well).

Tough Grader
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIOL130
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Memorize her slides, she doesn't believe in synonyms or concepts. Book won't help and she doesn't post her slides. You don't need to understand the info, just regurgitate it. I will avoid her at all costs. This was more annoying than Orgo (orgo is at least enjoyable in some ways) Do not take, find another class. That said, she is funny sometimes.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Dec 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

bro wallah just dont do this to yourself. run away.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2018
Would take again

There are 3 exams and a final which is cumulative (essay style). There's also a group project where your group will be teaching a section from the final unit. She gives study guides which you NEED to study. DO NOT READ THE BOOK. USE HER DEFINITIONS FROM LECTURE. GO TO THE SI SESSIONS. SHOW UP. If you miss a class, you will suffer on the exam.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
BIO130L
Jan 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Sontagg is a tough grader, she will mark you don't for the littlest of things or she will mark you down and not say completely why. Her grading is inconsistent. She will give two students who did the SAME work different grades, she gave us two research papers that no other lab professor gave their student, barely anyone in my class passed with an A

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Apr 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor ever. Please don't take her. Her grading is inconsistent. She would put 4 pts for a tiny question and 2 pts for an essay. She also asks you about stuff she does not explain in class in the exam. On the final she told us 5% will be cumulative but ended up putting 20% cumulative material.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: B+
May 7, 2019
Would take again

How to get an A in her class. 1 copy everything on her slides. go to si. make study groups. answer ALL the review questions and memorizes the concepts. What I love about her tests is they dont require critical thinkin, just straight forward Qs & As. Lecture graded through 3 unit test and a final(cumulative)and group project. The lab is printed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
BIO130
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Make sure you go to class, she does NOT post lectures online. Her exams are exact replicas of her lectures. She has 2 projects you have to do. Did not use book once, - just lecture notes. She makes lectures interesting, she is funny & knows what she is talking about. Very easy to access outside of class. Also very nice. Inconsistent exams though.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Feb 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Sonntag is a pretty good professor but she does make you work HARD for your grade. If you are the type of person who procrasinates and is not good with memorization, then maybe this is not your best choice. Be ready to write down and memorize EVERYTHING on her powerpoint (she does not post them) to ensure a good grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

By far worst professor I have ever taken. She gives you a lecture for 3 hours and only gives you 45 minutes to do the lab. She is extremely inconsistent on her grading scale. She messed up my grade and wouldnt email me back until the semester was over. Please trust me and DO NOT take her even if she the only lab professor available.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: C+
Mar 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I hated my life because of her. She is so rude and thinks she knows everything. Her lectures were long and boring and her lab quizzes were extremely hard. I read the reviews and I was still dumb enough to to take her.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst professor ever. She assigned two papers in lab when no other lab professor did. She grades really hard and doesnt return your assignments so you dont know what you did wrong.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: D-
Apr 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

professor sonntag is a really tough grader and is rude to her students. She is very unapproachable and makes you feel stupid if you ask question. Dont take lab with her, shell make it way harder than it should be.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO140
Grade: C-
Apr 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor Ive ever taken. Shes very lazy and never returns graded assignments. Her exams are extremely difficult and tricky. She also thinks very highly of herself. Do not recommend.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Shes a tough grader, she will mark you down for the littlest of things or she will mark you down and not say completely why. Her grading is inconsistent. She Assigned two research papers that no other lab professor gave their student, barely anyone in my class passed with an A.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Apr 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She wants you to suffer how she was suffered when she was a student (based on her). Can't believe she said that. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: D+
Apr 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Proffesor sonntag is funny but she is an awful professor. She has the hardest lab quizzes and does not post grades on canvas until the end.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: C+
Apr 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are super boring and long. She sits on her desk during lab and will not walk around and help students. She's very lazy and doesn't care about her students. Don't take her if you don't have to.

Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: D-
Apr 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE DO NOT TAKE HER. She is by far the worst professor i've ever taken. No one in my lab passes with an A. Her averages on her lab quizzes were always 6/10. Her lab quizzes are extremely hard and she's a tough grader when it comes to lab reports.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: A-
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Her lectures are funny but she is a tough grader on the lab quizzes and 2 writing assignments. Assigns more papers than other BIO130L classes, and really need to understand the materials and memorize them before going to class.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2020
Would take again

People are very dramatic about her. She doesn't give you an easy A; you have to hustle for it if you want it bad enough; however, you will achieve it. She's very knowledgeable about the subject and shes very fair overall. This was not the easiest class, but very do-able. Good luck!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor Sonntag is extremely funny, has compassion and just an overall great human being. Yeah, whats up with all the hate here, I am starting to think that some of these comments are coming from the same person. Her updates through canvas was really the only reason to log in aside from studying, eww.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Nov 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She's lenient with grading the lab's but when it comes to quizzes they are just horrible! She would give you a random species that you have no information on a few days before the quiz and then expect you to become an expert on it in a few days! Her lectures are just horrid, she usually joins and talks about how hard her second job is mostly.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
So many papers
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Any attempt to be personable with her goes ignored. Assigns more than other lab professors without taking into account the added time they take. Exams are set up by assigning a random animal and applying concepts to that specific animal. Which in theory sounds great, but she gives you no direction or resources on what she expects, hard to succeed

Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Almost 100% sure you will regret taking her. She is the worst teacher I haver had in all of my schooling. She doesn't respond to any of her emails or texts. She also grades with her eyes closed, she is very inconsistent and does not provide explanations. She will give you 100% on the first half of the test, and 0 points for the rest. Horrible.

1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

let me start off on saying how im a straight A student my whole life. i managed to FAIL this class. she eye ball grades each lab, you'll never get higher than a 6/10, lucky if you get a 7. her tests are crazy heavy and the average is always 60%/lower. she does not respond or fix anything, she'll mark you 0 on accident and wont fix it. SAVE UR GPA!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL130L
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could give her 0 stars, I would. I'm confident she grades with her eyes closed as she is consistently late to all meetings and only ever complains about her second job. Doesn't bother to give feedback on tests/assignments and avoids emails and texts. My worst teacher and will be yours too. I can't describe how horrible she is in 350 characters

1.0
4.0
BIOL130L
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

a horrible professor and a horrible person, holds no regard to her students or those around her, grades inconsistently with no explanations doesnt respond to emails or even texts dearborn should just drop her

1.0
3.0
BIOL130L
Dec 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE PROFESSOR! Does not respond to emails, does not fix mistakes in grades, and made one of the tests at the last minute! Would strongly not recommend this professor.

1.0
3.0
BIOL130L
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I really wish there was a tag option that says: DOES NOT CARE. I reached out to her several times throughout the semester, received a response 1 in every 5 times. She doesn't care about her students whatsoever and an all around horrible professor. The idea behind her extra papers is fine, but she gives you nothing to go on. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS

Group projects
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Jan 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very disappointed. Ridiculous amount of work for the level of content covered. Labs worth 1% of total bio grade but could be 8-10 hours of work each week when done right. The 4 tests were cruelly short (45min) with short response that required more than could be done in the timeframe, 60% averages. Even if you are a good student, avoid this lab.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

please. for all that is holy. do not take this women in any class ever. I got an A and I would get an F if it meant I never had to take this class. Don't do it guys. There's better out there just don't do sonntag. please please don't. Tests are cruel. She is cruel. There are a lot of better profs at dearbon. Shabeb walla ma tekhdoua.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Always comes in late, always has an excuse

4.0
5.0
BIO130L
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

Alright i guess

5.0
4.0
BIO130L
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

Everything that you need to know to succeed she will tell you. The exams are exactly what she said/posted in class. Tips to succeed: do not pester her and make sure your responses are as concise as possible, if you do all of this you are golden.

Hilarious
1.0
4.0
BIOL130L
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is like a whole other bio class. We have 4 exams worth 50pts each when the labs are only 8pts. There is also an essay that's mandatory for her class. She grades extremely tough. There are also assigned animals for the semester that she uses for every test, which is tough and all free responses. She is horrible and grades based on how she feels

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Sonntag is consistently late in all of the meetings. I do concur that she grades with her eyes closed, and she does not fix grades, not a professor that you want to take.

3.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

The first 8 or so quizzes are easy and straight forward. The last few are disastrous and you have to know the material inside out to do well, so study hard for those ones. She's really good at lecturing, but talks for an hour and a half sometimes (seriously). If she does that for you, just begin the lab. She won't care, and you get out earlier.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor was too chatty but very knowledgeable. Id recommend taking the lab very seriously cause she does not post grades until end of semester. Writing assignments arent bad as long as you take your time on them. Do extra credit because she doesnt offer any at the end

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

accelerated BIO130 in summer 2. I did not take lab with her. 4 exams and 3 projects in the short 1.5 months free response exams, no textbook & does not post the lectures. All exam content from lectures. 10 point extra credit question in each exam grades projects hard funny and understanding if you talk to her. If you study an A isn't hard.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Don't be afraid to ask questions or for clarification, she doesn't mind. It's possible to get an A in the class but you must be willing to study and put in the work. Grading can be inconsistent, but there are opportunities to make points up with extra credit. Ultimately she is very caring and funny but her class expects you to work and be present.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 25, 2023

Just don't do it she's terrible

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 3, 2023

Don't take her it's genuinely not worth it she will make you hate your life. She'll hand out exam revision sheets with over 100 terms and expect you to memorize them for a 20 question exam. She doesn't give out grades until the end of the semester so it's not like you get a chance to moniter your grades or get an opportunity to alter them. I=

Tough grader
2.0
2.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2023

tough class because no grade other than test. Lab was easier. extra credit was available but no other assignments. Gave us things on the test that weren't on the review. :( don't recommend..

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2023

Terrible. Just terrible.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2023

PLEASE don't take this class. Save yourself. She doesn't post your grades until the end of the semester, and at that she messed up literally half of the entries. Zero out of class support, she doesn't even have a declared time for office hours. Tests are literally 80% of your grade, and she does NOT grade kindly. Tests 80% of grade, harsh grader.

Tough grader
Group projects
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2023

Yaps all lecture about the most random things and then flys through material because there's no time left. Doesn't post slides, extremely tough grader, gets a kick out of seeing her students struggle always late does not know how to properly grade doesn't post grades to Canvas so you do not know your course grade until the last day of the semester

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2024

Terrible lecturer. Talks as if the whole class knows exactly what she is talking about without previously explaining anything. All of her exams are written and she asks questions that are not on the review at all. She's an extremely tough grader, will mark the whole question wrong if you miss one word on her definition. absolutely do not recommend

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2024

Terrible professor. Just save yourself and don't take her.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Feb 1, 2024

Horrible absolutely horrible. Do not take her if your life depends on it. She makes you hustle for a good grade. Just don't do it if you want to live your life. Her labs are tremendously long. Talks the entire hour and doesn't show grades til the end of semester. All exams are written and finds it pleasing to see her students struggle. DO NOT DO IT

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2024

Run away. Worst professor ever, puts 150 things on reviews but only 20 things on the exam. Does not know how to grade, shows up late, does not care about you or if you are learning. Exams are like 90 percent of your grade which she gatekeeps until the last day of the semester. Extremely unprofessional and blames her shortcomings on her other job.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO130L
Grade: B+
Mar 15, 2024
Would take again

If this is your first lab make sure to read the lab before lab. The quizzes were review of lecture material. Go to her office hours!! She's a good listener and is always willing to clarify anything in lab. Very casual and easier than chemistry. She gave many opportunities for extra credit. I genuinely can't tell why she has such a low rating.

5.0
3.0
BIO130L
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Sonntag was really enjoyable. She is very funny and friendly during lab and is willing to answer any questions without judgement. Grading criteria was very clear and the weekly quizzes were not too difficult. As long as you complete your prelabs/labs and actually focus in class, it's an easy A.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
BIOL130L
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 24, 2024

She is a teacher who takes out her pain and frustration in life on her students. She genuinely does not care about anyone in the class. Even though this was an entry level class, she showed no sort of compassion or forgivingness to anyone. TRUST ME DO NOT TAKE HER. TAKE ANYONE ELSE.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2024

unprofessional, loses papers and lectures dive into her personal life instead of the topic. she does teach the topic well though. gatekeeps the grades so you never know where youre at

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: D
May 3, 2024

Worst professor ever

5.0
2.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2024
Would take again

reviews don't reflect who she is hear me out some people might not enjoy her but her exams are straight from the notes so take them all exams are frq as well she isnt boring but she does give many examples and talks about herself but still gets through the notes.exams are 65% of the grade but they're not hard if you correctly and efficiently study

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 24, 2024

She's a tough grader who wastes lecture time talking about herself and repeating the same points. No slides posted, you have to attend and take notes. The exams are written, and the questions are manageable if you study, the grading is harsh. She doesn't post grades until after the final exam. I wouldn't recommend her class.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 24, 2024

She's a tough grader who wastes lecture time talking about herself and repeating the same points. requires attendance and notes. The exams are written, and the questions are manageable if you study, the grading is harsh. She doesn't post grades until after the final exam. I wouldn't recommend her class unless you're ready for a tough grading

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 4, 2024

She doesn't respect the students. The exams are difficult.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 13, 2024

This professor was tardy most of the time. She seemed to always go tangent and talk about topics related to her job. Overall, she was an extremely unprofessional professor.

1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Oct 9, 2024

Unprofessional and narcissistic, takes her frustrations of her own life out on students

2.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: C
Nov 12, 2024

Nice as a person but horrible as a professor. She isn't clear when answering questions and takes away participation in the smallest things. Other profs don't collect the labs and pre-labs; she collects every single one. You miss one, your grade hurts. She isn't understanding and makes you dread the class. I felt every minute of that 4 hour lab.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2024

shes alright. Lab quizzes are written she does grade strictly but is a nice professor.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2024

THE WORST PROFESSOR EVER. Apparently, emails and office hours are beneath her and don't even think about asking questions unless you enjoy being ignored or belittled. Explaining material? She'd rather watch you drown and she seems to thrive on her students' struggling. She loves to take off unnecessary points just to make sure you fail. The worst.

1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: D
Dec 20, 2024

I would NOT take her worst professer in the ENTIRE world. She did not care that I failed & made it worse. She took 5 hours talking when the lab itself is 3 hours like wheres the time for us. She marked off the SMALLEST things like your tryna make my grade worse??? She gatekept everything like i'm just tryna pass the class.

1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2024

In 15 years of school, I've never had a teacher as horrible as her. That's why there's a lot of 1 star. Half the class got 0 / 1 participation points, which hurt us. I went to lab every week, did my work, yet got a 0 very unfair. Lab quizzes are confusing with random ques, wastes time talking for two hours about irrelevant things. Avoid her lab.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: D
Dec 21, 2024

RUN. Spends 3 hours of a 4 hour lab listening to herself talk & expects you to just sit there like she's reading the Declaration of Independence. No matter how hard you work-she grades based on how much she likes u. Quizzes are random & takes off points just because she can. Gatekeeps grades as if they're her social security number or something.

1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: C-
Dec 21, 2024

She has so many 1s for a reason I don't even know how she still has this job. So full of herself for what? Rude & doesn't explain anything yet talks for hours. Quizzes that you don't even know what to study for because she loves gatekeeping everyt even your grades. Will make sure you do bad if she doesn't like u. Save yourself please she's unreal.

1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2024

Even if shes the only option as a professor do not take her and take this class another semester with someone else. That's how bad she is. Reviews reflect exactly who she is. Narcissistic rude big ego and arrogant. Acts like she's too good to help her students or actually answer questions. Seriously the most horrible professor. Take ANYONE else.

1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 27, 2024

Save yourself. You might read the reviews and think it can't be so bad but no it's BAD.

1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: C
Jan 10, 2025

Avoid! 3 exams and one cumulative final. Exams are written response (20qs) and an extra credit question (10pts) each. Final has different types of q's (matching, written, etc) plus extra credit. Everything is from her slides word for word so attendance is mandatory. A few extra credit activities. One group presentation. NEVER take her for lab too!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Mar 4, 2025

If you aren't religious, you better change that before taking this class and start praying. I wish I was over exaggerating. I would pray like there was no tomorrow before walking into this class, leaving it, turning in my labs and lab quizzes. If anything, she needs God herself.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2025

Honestly this class is just as funny as her ego. All she cares about is herself. She needs to stop teaching and work full time at her vet place bro I kid u not it's actually crazy. I pity her because honestly there's no way anyone can just be that narcissistic.

Tough grader
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
BIO130L
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2025
Would take again

She's not terrible, but she's not great. She would take points off for random things and sometimes her pre lab quizzes were unpredictable. Again, not the worst option out there but I felt like she could've been better as a professor.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Honestly, she really wasn't that bad. I got a B, although if I actually tried, I could have easily gotten an A. The one thing that I don't like about her is that she gatekeeps your grades. She puts everyone's grades papers into a pile, if you aren't keeping track of your score, keeping every paper that's returned to you, she might just misgrade you

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Nov 3, 2025

If you have this professor, PLEASE RUN. Nobody in my lab class gets above 6/10 on quizzes. She told me I got answers wrong on a lab quiz when my lecture professor said they were right! She marks off points for no reason and explains the labs super quickly. She gets off topic a lot for no reason. DO NOT TAKE THIS LAB PROFESSOR.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2025

Just don't take her class, she don't post grades until the end and she doesn't post any slide but every test is on what's on the slides. GOES OFF TOPIC EVERYTIME.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2025

HORRIBLE. DON'T TAKE THIS LECTURE. Tests are nothing like the study guide, she doesn't post lectures on canvas, and she won't let you make up tests, even if you're deathly ill. Run while you can.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2025

bro dont even bother reading anyone that put below a 5 for difficulty. dont take this class if you want to actually enjoy life

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: C
Nov 28, 2025

She rarely showed up on time to a MANDATORY class. Not only that, she grades super tough. Then she rarely gives feedback on why you received the score you did. I've never done bad in a course until this one. DO NOT TAKE.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2025

RUN! I used to wish a car ran over me before each of her exams so I wouldn't have to take them.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
BIO130L
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

pretty funny professor sometimes no filter. her lab was definitely not the easiest thing ever and she makes you ask her for help but if you understand her teaching style she's a cool professor to have. lots of papers to print and a quiz every week. tough grader but as long as you do the work its ok

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2025

DO NOT CHOOSE THIS PROFESSOR IF YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT. Her tests are all written, she does not give you the slides, she does not use a textbook, even though she doesn't give the notes, which is so weird. Her lectures are horrible, she hardly explains anything, shes always talking about random things

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
BIO130L
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2025

Be ready to print every lab, some are 10+ pages. The labs themselves aren't difficult, she answers all questions and is very helpful overall, easily accessible outside of class too. Quizzes are usually around 5 FRQ, but there is little to no feedback when graded. Also, grades are not posted until the end. Not the worst, but I wouldn't take again.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO130L
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2025

Sat in her chair all lab, came late most the time, strict grader, removed us all points for participation even though we went to every lab because we weren't "involved enough and answered questions" when she literally didn't as us one question all semester. Saw her stand once in lab. Dont take her lab.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2025

All in all, do not take this class. Exams are all written, not multiple choice. Along with she is a very tough grader. If you miss one word in the answer for the exam, she will mark it wrong. She does not post slideshows, so whatever you wrote done for notes is what you have to study off of. The study guides for the exam do not help either.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO130
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2025

Her class was the worst thing I've done for my mental health. She doesn't know how to grade she marks right answers wrong and makes you debate it. Your grade is only based off 4 written exam and one project. For your final it is all based off what other students teach you. All in all I don't recommend. even if you have to take her to graduate dont.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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