this professer changed my life. i found her class to be incredibly interesting. she was super fair about tests and curves. i had her that first semester she tested at ARC, too.

Very great teacher, a little unorganized, but funny and very smart.

One of the GREATEST teachers I have ever had. She made class so fascinating, always adding the most interesting and random facts about the body. She wanted everyone to be successful; she also found a way to answer everyone’s question, even if she had to research it. To succeed in this class you do have to go every day.

I loved talking her class. She is funny and a good teacher. She makes it fun to learn.

Great instructor. Very clear, quite knowledgeable (only a few things I noticed incorrect, though I'm still learning the field). Class is *very* challenging. I can't compare it to other instructors teaching it but she gives a quiz almost every day, and lots of work.

One of the BEST instructors. Intelligent and funny. The course is very challenging and she will demand considerable amounts of work, but u will know the required material. Recommend this teacher if at possible in ur schedule.

Loved taking the class, but had to drop because had too many other classes at same time. A lot of information to remember, but all needed resources are there. Very entertaining and informative teacher. Hope to be in her class next semester when I can solely focus on it. Would highly recommend this teacher if you actually want to LEARN your info.

She is a great teacher. Very funny. I loved her class, if it wasn't with her it would be a pain to take it during summer. Her class is hard, not because of her, but because of the material, but she grades on a curve, so it is very fair. She is a little disorganized, but she wants people to succed, she is nice and fair but you really got to study.

A bit disorganized but seems to know her stuff. The class is supposed to be geared towards pre-nursing/healthcare students but she does not come from a healthcare background. That's not her fault, but the class could be improved with more clinical application than rote memorization.

She is a very nice teacher, But this is the hardest class i've ever had. She's very interesting and funny and the time passes by quick. she is a bit unorganized, but she didnt know the new books yet. Her tests are very long! (150 Q's) and there are 5. quizzes almost every class.

Excellent lecturer. Very responsive to questions, student requests, feedback. Yes, she's all over the place sometimes, but that's part of the fun. When it comes down to the test, her questions are fair and relevant. She is engaging, fun, challenging, dynamic-- the 4 hour classes literally flew by at times.

She is a good teacher. She does give quizzes almost every class but it helps keep you up on the material. She makes it interesting and she does grade on a curve. It is a hard class but this is A&P, it will be hard no matter what teacher you have. I really like Betsy and I strongly recommend her.

the best professor i've ever had. excellent lecturer, hillarious. never a dull moment. extremely helpful and personable. VERY smart. there are no surprises...as long as you stick to the "pink sheet", you'll be fine. very dedicated to the students. she will go over and beyond to help you succeed. i can't say enough about this teacher...she changed m

Very fun teacher, tried to make it interesting, very knowledgable. REally went out of her way to answer questions and be accessable. A little disorganized, but truly wants students to succeed. Stick to the pink sheet and study a lot!

garfield is a lot of fun but you have to work really hard to get a good grade. study what is on the study guide and you will only become slightly mentally ill:)tests are normally 100-150 questions multi choice and choose from big list. quizzes every day dont miss class or you will et lost always responds to email

Had Betsy as teacher but unfortunately had to drop class. Whenever new semester starts, her class books up fast-must say a lot about her teaching. Extremely knowledgeable about this subject, but getting a good grade takes A LOT of effort. If you don't have that to give, don't bother yourself or her by taking. If you REALLY want to LEARN, take it!!!

Betsy is extremely helpful and enthusiastic about every topic. Her lectures are great and she doesn't expect you to know anything that wasn't in her lecture. You HAVE TO STUDY though and attend class every day as there are quizzes every class session. You don't really need to read the book, all you need is the pink sheet and the lec. notes

If you want to LEARN anatomy, take Betsy.If you want an easy A, stay away!When I took 431 I could tell which students had a teacher that gave easy A's and which students had a teacher like Betsy where you actually learn in her class.Betsy expects you to act like a college student, this isn't high school.No spoon feeding!Adults only. Stop whining!

You can't expect to take 430 and be handed an A. You have to WORK for your grade, and Betsy provides all the means necessary to get you there. A fair amount of work is required outside of class to pass. Betsy's VERY enjoyable, I highly recommend her and her semi-psychotic tendencies to other students. She's understanding and really cares about you.

I took A&P during the summer- I'd say don't do it if you need to work; it's just too much. It's a very hard class, but Prof. Garfield is a wonderful teacher. She gives very clear lectures and cares about her students- she bent over backwards for us. She just needs to be more careful with professionalism- but if you want to learn, take her class.

Here's the deal- she's teaching one of the toughest classes out there. There are no easy A&P classes around! Yes, she is tough and has high expectations for her students. But if you put forth an honest effort and give the material the time and attention you should outside of class, she will be your biggest cheerleader.

All I can say it that if you're taking this class in the summer, you're INSANE. This is a very hard class, so if you can, take it during a full semester. However, I don't see why Betsy has all these negative comments. She is very helpful and tries to make sure you understand the material. This class isn't an easy A, you have to work hard for it.

I am not an A student but was able to get an A in Bio 430 and 431. This class has a lot of homework but if you do it you will do great on the tests and great in the class. Betsy can be erratic in her teaching style but I think that keeps her class interesting. She cares more than any teacher I have ever met and if you let her she will help you pass

I really liked Betsy's teaching style. She encourages classroom participation throughout lecture and lab. Very enthusiastic about the subject matter, which is refreshing. Very knowledgeable and answered questions any time there were any. A&P is hard if you're really learning it.

BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD SO FAR.EXAMS ARE CHALLENGING BUT NOT SO HARD.SHE WILL MAKE SURE THAT YOU LEARN BY MAKING THINGS SIMPLER AND EXPLAINING IT THOROUGHLY.SHE SHOWS THAT SHE CARES FOR HER STUDENT.I WAS SKEPTICAL ABOUT TAKING 431 WITH HER CUZ OF ALL D NEGATIVE STUFF THAT I'VE HEARD AND READ BUT BASED ON MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE?THEY WERE ALL WRONG!!

this teacher is great if you are there to learn and maintain the knowledge.she cares for her students to do well.

Dr Garfield is amazing, it took me a week to get used to her teaching style, but by the the end of the class I was her biggest fan! Took 430 over the summer, pretty challenging (an exam per week!!!) but Dr G did a great job of teaching the material very well in a short time span. Wish I could have taken her for 431 too!!

I was scared to take her after reading all these horrible comments, but they are so wrong!! If she doesnt lecture on it then its not on the test, plus she gives a study guide. test questions are very basic, maybe 1 or 2 tricky ones per test. Just study and do the homework, you will get an A. I did it as a single parent of a 1 year old.

Took during summer and didn't have time to read each chapter all the way through, used book to reiterate power points (very helpful to print these for lecture), used study guide and attended ALL classes, lecture is VERY important (& funny). Very fair grader, will throw out questions on exams if misunderstood, and has 93% curve. I enjoyed her class.

Took over the summer and I'm glad I did. Didn't buy the textbook or use one. Just print off her lectures from D2L, bring to lecture, study her study guide and you'll do fine. It takes a little to get use to her teaching style. Got a B, worked full time and have a 2 yr old. Don't get me wrong you have to study but she's not as hard as people say.

This class requires alot of time and effort but Prof.Garfield is a great professor. She posts all her lecture notes, study slides and study guides on D2L. As long as you come to class, pay attention and put in the necessary effort you'll be fine.

Betsy is a wonderful teacher. Lectures purely on PPT and expect you to come to class prepared. Read her lecture slides and ask questions! Study Objectives are your bible. Review, review, review and you will do well in the class. Comes up with fun examples to learn the material. She expects you to know your material but curves at 93%.

I wouldnt give her a 4 for easiness, but her study guides are clear and her ppt as well. Bio is not an easy A but if u work for it-u will get it.If u can answer all questions on study guide-u will do good in her class!This class requires LOTS of studying. Use her emails- because her emails are very helpful-she truly wants her students to succeed!

I took her for both 430 and 431 and enjoyed her and her class a lot! Print out powerpoint lectures and as long as you pay attention and use the study guides which she provides for every exam you should d fine. I was taking a full load of classes while working two jobs and still got an A. She's very accommodating and a great professor!

Honestly, she gives her 100% effort to help out students. But if you are one of those students who contradict the professor or stop her lecture every 2 minutes to ask a question then obviously she's not going to appreciate it. Who would? Not me! Not an easy A at all, but you will learn A LOT with her. Be ready to study like crazy with her.

She is nice, helpful, cares about her students succeeding, Knows her stuff, gives very detailed study guide, if you can do the study guide you can definitely get an A on the exams, she also curves exams which helps a lot! The homework helps you prepare for the exams too. The subject matter is not easy but she gives you what you need to succeed.

Her class is not easy whatsoever. To get an A in her class you really have to study every little itty bitty detail from the textbook. Just studying her notes won't cut it. She has a study guide but it's not very helpful because it covers everything you need to know from the book. Study 12 hours a day and you can get a A or a B at least.

I didn't get into her class, was number 14 on waiting list and didn't make the cut, but I will say this: I hate it when a professor does not go through the syllabus with the class. She just jumped right in to lecture, didn't talk about the structure of the class or grading at all. And this is A&P, might be nice to know what to expect.

Her lectures are long, but you learn a lot! It is a lot of material so If you read the chapter before class it will benefit you greatly. She's very funny! All of her tests are based off of her lecture notes which are printed out in packets and given to you! so you know what going to be on the test! But you still need to study! I def recommend!!

Great teacher. Was scared to take her class after reading the reviews but she is honestly great. Lectures are funny as she understands the class is hard so she tries to lighten the class mood. Get the book and READ! As soon as I started reading the chapters my grades went up significantly. Would definitely take her again.

Lectures were long but she gives breaks. Has all the slides on d2l plus puts up additional sources for you to study off of. Wants you to succeed but you have to put the time and effort into the class. Study the notes she hands out and read the text book.

The best professor that I have ever had!! This is a hard course - lots of reading and studing will be required no matter who the professor is. She tries to make class as fun as possible and is really funny. I wish I could keep her for all my classes. Good luck!

Professor G. is the BEST!!! I have never had another A&P professor who explains things so clearly. She cares about her students and wants everyone to succeed! She is also very funny which makes listening to long lectures fun! I defenitely recommend taking her, but of course like any other science class you have to work hard!

Prof. G is awesome! A&P is a tough class no matter who you take it with and involves a LOT of hard work. That being said, I am so glad I took 430 with Prof. G. She explains concepts really well and will review a topic if people are confused! Great professor and really wants her students to succeed, I would 100% recommend her! Use your pink sheet!

After having Prof. G for both 430 and 431 I can honestly say that I HIGHLY recommend taking her. 430 and especially 431 are very intensive classes and require a lot of work. Be diligent about your studying, use your pink study guide and study slides to prepare for tests. Her lecture notes are veryhelpful and overall she is just a great professor!!

Took Professor G for Bio 430 and 431. She is honestly the best teacher for this class. use the pink study guide and don't hesitate to ask questions. She always takes the time to help her students learn. The class is hard but prof. G really tries to make the class as fun as possible. Def would take her again.

Dear future nurses, she is tough but for your own good. She really grills the subject into you so you will not forget it because you'll need this material in the future. She is really funny and really cares for her students! Really good explainer and very well organized! If you really want to learn then defenitly take her!

Hard! The class itself I mean. There is a ton of info you need to memorize and she does not sugar coat it. She will make you frustrated by her constant pestering for you to record her lectures/study the material when you get home even though you just sat through a 4 hour class. DO IT! She seems tough, but is the most caring teacher I have had.

Any A&P class will be tough, but I felt that Professor Garfield definitely taught the material well. She wants her students to pass and does curve exams. I would describe her as a stickler, b/c she wants things a certain way. Although I ended the class with a B+, I was glad I worked hard with her as my teacher. Best 430 teacher I have taken.

Stern but you can tell she truly cares about each one of her students. Be ready to work! This class is like taking two classes in one. A lot of tests (no notes), long lectures, and in class activities. Super difficult class but she gives you all the tools you need to succeed (test study guides, lecture notes, recorded audio lectures). Study!

She's funny and she's caring. All the people that said she was terrible probably didn't want to put in the work this class takes. If you are pre nursing this class is for you and will prepare you very well for future classes. Do the study guide and watch her lectures more than once and you'll do just fine. Be prepared to study!

I really liked betsy. the class is supposed to be hard. she can be passive aggressive, but i never took it personally. shes also funny. if you really study off her study guides, listen to lecture more than once, and go to class everyday, you will get a good grade. i personally think the class is set up for success, but that still requires ur time.