Excellent class, great teacher, she's awesome and you will learn a lot

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She is an awesome teacher. She actually teaches you and cares that you understand the subject and will take all class if need be for one person to understand material. Patient. Great explainer! Very available to help. Enthusiastic!

Great teacher. Very helpful and knowledgable.

i think that beth is a super good teacher, she is really patient and you can tell that she is loves her job and her students.

Beth really loves teaching and it shows. This is probably one of the best professors I have ever had. She opens up every opportunity to make sure you actually "learn" the subject. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!

Great teacher, she explains things very well, and she's helpful if you ask questions.

Great teacher; she enjoys teaching and it shows which makes the class fun. If you have the chance, take her for your BIO classes, you shouldn't be disappointed.

Beth's great. I highly recommend choosing her for bio. It seems as though she's an easy professor but it's only easy because she explains the material so you can understand it. Absolutely the best professor I've ever had!

I loved Beth, she is so passionate about what she does and really cares about her students. Her class is super easy and very interesting. Tests are based on class notes which she is very clear on what you need to know. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

Beth is fun! The homework is optional but it doubles as a study guide since the essay questions on the exams are straight from it. The exams are curved, but if you don't do so well the final exam will be used to cancel out a bad score.

Can we nominate her 4 sainthood? I LOVE this woman. She really loves 2 teach, it shows, & she cares about her students. Very approachable, very knowledgable and if she doesnt know something, she admits it and looks it up, TAKE THIS TEACHER!! even if u dont need the class! answers emails fast, VERY HELPFUL, medium dificulty, b prepared for busy work

She is a very good teacher, do the homework and the extra credit (she calls it make-up points)because it helps your grade a lot.I definitly would take her again if I had the chance

BIG EVOLUTIONIST. she blabbers on about how evolution is proven, and how you can't say God is real, because there is no evidence. Shows what she knows...

Has a camping trip every semester for extra points. Fun and interesting.

Beth has a great attitude, a fun personality & is very approachable. She appreciates her students & obviously enjoys teaching. Lab is fairly easy - with simple 10 question quizzes each week. Lecture is not extremely exciting (don't take it @ 8am!) and I think her tests are pretty difficult. Be prepared to study & complete one poster project.

Beth is one of the best teachers I've ever had! Awesome attitude! Very, very knowledgeable about subject. Loves teaching. Dedicated. Very personable, approachable, and easy to talk to. Very understanding. Fun trips in lab. NOTE: must study for tests, otherwise you screw yourself over. Makes you want to come to class. An absolutely lovely person.

Yay Beth!!!! She's certainly the best teacher I've had in a while, and is rather amusing as well.

She's the best teacher i have ever had. She makes biology fun and interesting. I hope she will be teaching other biology classes that i am required to take. I recommend her!

Great teacher! I actually started to enjoy coming to class as she is clear and is quite funny as well. She knows what she is doing and you get the tests back promptly. Lab is boring but easy, tests are not the easiest but make sure you do the study guides.

Beth was SOOOO great! She worked hard to find my studying style so that I would do a good job in her class. She is so fun and sweet. Anyone should take the class with her. She made even the really tough parts of biology easy. I 100% reccommend her.

I love Beth. First of all, notice how I refer to her as Beth. She is just laid back, she likes to get familiar with her students. She's adorable! She cracks me up! As far as the difficulty of her class, it is difficult...if you dont attend class and do the chapter outlines she makes. Just go to class. Listen to her, be a good note taker. Yay Beth!

Best Biology teacher!! Really cares about students passing her class and getting good grades!! As long as you study her test study guides i guarantee you an "A"!!! Gives lots of extra credit!! You will love Ms. Pearson-Blowe!! Highly Recommend Her!!

Beth is the MOST amazing teacher! She is EXTREMELY fair and helpful. There are no stupid questions! She is truly dedicated to your success. Her expectations are clear and reasonable. Tests are based on lecture material so be sure to show up and take notes!

She is a wonderful teacher, really helpful and cares about everyones grades. You have to go to each class because she tests on what she lectures about so take really good notes. Also do the study guides she gives you because it helps a lot on the tests. She makes class a lot of fun. If you have to take bio,take it from her. best bio teacher ever!!!

beth is the best teacher I've had at Palomar. She is interested in her students doing well and loves the subject.

Had a really good semester with this teacher. You can't skip class because her exams are right from her notes, but she does a great job of explaining everything and making the material easy to understand. Would definitely take another class with her.

Beth is very passionate about what she teaches. I loved her class. Just take notes during lectures you are good to go.

Did not want to take Bio, but glad I took it with her. Take notes and do the easy extra credit and you will get a good grade.

Beth is probably the best teacher I EVER had.I was not looking forward to Biology at all.But the way she teaches gets you excited for her class.She is full of energy and has a lot of great stories.Just come to class everyday, take notes, and do her study guides and you should be fine.Her classes were always a joy for me.

Beth is completely zany. Not only will you learn, you will be entertained.

Beth is extremely laid back and fun. You learn a lot and she explains things pretty well. The only flaw though is that she gives the longest study guides for her tests, but then it seemed like there was a bunch of stuff on the test that wasn't on the study guide. Take down all the notes because they are on your test. Also the lab is an easy A

Phenomenal Prof. Always enthusiastic. Always open to questions. And pretty easy too! Plus, Marine Bio is just awesome. I just took it for fun and don't regret it.

Beth is one of the best teachers at palomar. She's really passionate about her subject and makes it easy to understand. Lecture and lab were never boring, but make sure to take good notes because that's where a lot of test questions come from. She is super sweet and was always cracking jokes in class. Overall it was a great class and great teacher

OMG I LOVE this Professor! She makes it so fun and so interesting that it's an honor and a pleasure to say she was my instructor. I would change my major to Biology if I knew she would/could continue to be my teacher. And She talks a lot about biology and science and how it's applied to the real world. This is a great class for ANYONE.

Beth is AMAZING! She is honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had. She loves Biology, and she really wants her students to love it. Always get out of labs early, not a super hard grader either. Is CRYSTAL clear about what she expects, has study guides and all essay questions on Blackboard. MUST TAKE! :)

She's great! Her class is great and she goes over hard material but she makes it easy to learn. If you're going to take biology take her. You don't even need to buy the book because she tests from her lectures.

I absolutely love this teacher! Beth is so much fun, She's very clear about what, and she's such a good teacher! She draws her tests from her lectures. Also, she posts all her study guides up on blackboard, making getting a passing grade VERY doable. If you need help she's more than willing to assist you. I would love to take a class by her again.

BESt TEAChER iVE EVER HAD AT PAlOMAR; HELPFUL AND CLEAR ON HER EXPECTATIONS;REALLY CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS.HAS A PASSION FOR WHAT SHE TEACHES WHICH MAKES CLASS INTERESTING AND MAKES YOU WANNA LEARN MORE! WONDERFUL PERSON...TOOK HER LAST SEMESTER, HIGHLY RECOMENDED. FAIR GRADER. CLASS WAS GREAT OVERALL. TAKE HER! SERIOUSLY!U WONT REGRET IT

I am incredibly pleased with her. She is to the point on her lectures. Her tests are in line with her lectures & if U take good notes and use her study guides U will do fine in her class. Not an easy A, she will make U work for your grade. Isn't that the point. Keeps things moving & interesting and challenges you to be a better student.

She is an exelent teacher. I highly recomed to take her class but as she said in the beginning its a hard class. I just hope to pass it.

Wow, Beth is such an amazing instructor. There is so much passion in this woman it is hard not to get interested in the subject. Field trips were awesome (for lab) and her lectures are to the point. Take good notes and you will do good on the tests. She is so cute and truly cares about her students. Take her, she is awesome!!!!

Really easy class as long as you pay attention and take notes. No homework... EVER. One poster project. Offers a lot of extra credit. She tells you exactly what you need to study for the test. The study guides however usually have a lot of info not on the test. Gets off topic A LOT and rambles about useless information, but overall i'd say take her

I took this class just for fun and LOVED every minute of it! Beth is so down-to-earth and passionate about marine life that its really inspiring. I wouldn't buy the text since she doesn't use it at all.She only tests from her lectures- so go to class or at least get someones notes. The tests are really easy too! I loved this class!

Wonderful, passionate professor. Clear, concise lectures and tests directly from the lectures. Very fair grader. She allows a lot of room for discussion and related or unrelated questions which sometimes branch off into weird areas. This is GREAT because it allows the class to be very well-rounded and more informed than the typical class.

She is so kind and knowledgeable. Just show up and take notes and you're golden.

Loved this class. it was difficult and there was alot of note taking but very interesting. Beth was a great professor, always helpfull. I didnt use the book at all. All you need to pass the class is to show up to class and take good notes.

She was awesome, very nice and understanding. She kept the lectures interesting and offered a lot of extra credit. If you take good notes your golden.

Study the study guides and your golden.

Beth is awesome! I have taken 2 of her classes, and would love to take more. She is extremely fair and her classes are always funny and interesting. I didn't used to be very interested in science, but she has certainly changed my mind! She is extremely passionate about the subjects she teaches, and she is good at making students excited too!

One of the best teachers i have ever had.

Don't expect the class to be easy. You MUST take notes since the tests are based solely on the notes. Overall a really good professor and class!

She is the best teacher and sweet!!! She's also dedicated to her work and helpful! Labs are lot's of fun!!! please have her as your teacher you won't regret it:)

She is not one of those teachers rated high for just having an advanced degree and letting students skate by. She is appropriately challenging for Palomar students. She is well prepared to lecture and answer questions. Whenever she goes off on a tangent it is in a deeply educational way. One of the best teachers I have had in school ever.

Pay attention and study, she is very good at teaching and likable.

Beth is awesome, try to get her both lecture and lab. Her lectures are crystal clear, take notes directly from them and you wont need a textbook. She gives study guides with vocab, but focus on the essay questions, you need to know the vocab anyways to understand those. You can tell she loves what she teaches. Definitely recommend.

Great teacher, great class

Great teacher. She makes the class interesting, doesn't make anything unclear or confusing. Her tests are based off of what she talks about in class, so you don't need the book at all. Very helpful, and you might get to take a free field trip to the Safari Park

All material is in the book and is thoroughly covered in lecture. Very evident she loves to teach! Miss a class and you miss a lot. Lecture and lab build on and compliment each other.

Professor Pearson is such a sweet lady! Biology can be difficult but her lectures are very clear and she's dedicated to her students and helping them succeed. She has a great sense of humor. Try and do the work and you'll do well in her class. Textbook not neccesary but helpful at times. Overall, I enjoyed taking her class.

Don't really like Bio, but I love how she teaches. She made it interesting and fun! Study and take notes!

She is awesome. Made class interesting and fun.

Enthusiastic and all lectures are posted online. Grading is fair -- Take notes in class and use the study guides she provides. Even allows an exam retake and extra credit.

Write down everything that she writes on the board. Lecture power points are all posted on blackboard. I didn't purchase the book but I recommend you do for studying purposes. Do the study guides! Some of her test questions are tricky. Flashcards helped me. She offers a make up exam at the end of the semester. Excellent teacher and explainer.

Beth is an amazing professor. She is so passionate about what she teaches. She is super funny and makes Biology interesting. She loves the Green Bay Packers and she will not hold back her opinion. She is very approachable and is willing to help. Participation is important. If you don't put in the effort, she will not help you.

Beth is, hands down, one of the greatest people working at Palomar. If you don't understand her material, then you're either ditching class, or not doing the work. She's very clear, offers help, and knows and practices her material in the field. Didn't need the book, attendance not mandatory but if you miss a class, you miss a good chunk of info.

Beth, a brilliant person and passionate professor. Take the lab and lecture together, you will thank me later. In non majors classes she doesn't expect to make experts just knowledgeable well represented budding learners. She takes a qualitative approach to grading, applied knowledge is essential. Plenty of room for make ups and extra credit.

She knows what she is doing, but I spent way too much time studying for this class, it is not very easy as some people say in here.

Professor Pearson is very clear in how she teaches. everything that is in the lecture notes may be on the exam. She does not test on information that has not been covered. There is one group project at the end. She drops the lowest test grade.

Beth Pearson is a great teacher. You can tell she really enjoys what she teaches. She is always willing to help genuinely cares about her students. Her tests can be a little tricky, but if you study the notes, presentations and the lab book you should be fine. She doesn't really use the text book, but it is a good tool to have for referencstudying

I love Beth Pearson. Take lecture and lab together if you can. Excellent Professor and clear grading criteria. Follow the lectures, take notes, read the chapters and do the STUDY GUIDES, Lots of extra credit opportunities. She is very helpful and cares about students. Passionate, genuine, and loves what she does. Best Professor I had at Palomar

Beth is awesome! I LOVED taking her class. She loves biology and is super passionate about teaching. Try and get her for your lab section too. If you take her class in fall, she will talk about the Green Bay Packers a lot, but it's funny. Do the study guides, all of those questions are on the tests. You should definitely take her class!

I loved professor Pearson's class. I would have taken her again if I had to. Her lectures are reasonable, & easy to understand. She is very easy to go up to & ask for help. I hated biology, & I dreaded the fact that I had to be in class and lab right after that. But she made her classes fun, and asks for feedback. Definitely cares for her students.

Professor Pearson offers a lot of technical data with great style. She's funny and helpful. Field trips and labs are interesting but the tests you'll need to prepare for.

Beth is an amazing professor. I took Botany lecture only this semester. On the first day of class she warned us that this class wouldn't be an easy A and she was right. If you want an A, you'll have to STUDY. She provides an extensive study guide for each test and removes anything the class didn't cover. 30 points of extra credit available. Do it.

I never bought the book, her lectures are all you need. She writes notes on the board and that's what's on the tests. Doesn't go too fast and always answers questions. Very understandable. Made me happy everyday. Botany is a different kind of topic, and it's not simple or an easy A, I worked hard for mine. One of the best professors I've had.

I literally just showed up to lecture and took notes. I used her study guides and only studied about 1 hour per test, and got perfect grades. Her tests are straight from her lectures (which are literally amazing!), you really don't need the book. Beth is super nice, really funny, really easy to talk to, and really cares! And, no cumulative final!

All of her exams are based off of the study guides she posts online. As long as you take good notes and pay attention you'll be fine! She really does care for her students so if you're having trouble, she'll help you out.

Tests are kind of hard but if you take good notes and study you will be fine ! Shes also super chill anf funny. (:

I definitely would take her class again because her notes were straight forward, and she made us laugh during lecture which is rare to find. Her tests are based off her notes, but I used the book to help solidify some concepts. Really good teaching skills and her office hours are helpful. Give good amount of extra credit to help students out.

Beth Pearson is passionate, caring, and makes lectures and lab fun. Biology is a tough subject but she makes it manageable and does everything possible to set the students up for success. Just a little effort in studying notes is typically enough to get good grades on the 4 tests and the weekly lab quizzes. One group poster project easy points

Fun class ! There is one poster board project at the end of the semester, highly recommend !

Great teacher, very kind. Focus during the lecture and take good notes. Get the textbook for clarification for an easy A. She gives study guides, so base your notes on that. Tests make-up majority of your grade. Lab is simple.

She only bases the tests off of what she covers in lecture, so definitely write everything down. Also, visit her at least once in-office before each exam. She will blatantly tell you what stuff will/wont be on it. Favorite class because she was so sweet and helpful, and genuinely cared about the topic. Enjoyed every lecture.

If you get the chance, take her class! Biology is a boring subject as it is but she makes it bearable. Shes sweet and funny and does whatever she can to help you pass. Offers 30 points extra credit. Study ahead of time and youll be fine. One of the best professors out there.

One of the best profs I've ever had! Super nice, funny, and genuinely caring. All exams based on lectures so attendance is VERY important. Lots of EC opportunities and a poster project, which were easy points. Exams are tough so be sure to reach out to her for help beforehand. Highly recommend this class and would definitely take her again!

Lectures are long, but interesting. Beth is really such a knowledgable & funny teacher that genuinely wants you to do your best in her class. TAKE NOTES, and do the study guides- put in what you want to get out of the class. She does give some EC, there is no homework. Go home and rewrite your notes! Beth is the best bio teacher to have! An ICON

I really enjoyed her class. She really is super nice and passionate about what she teaches. Do the study guides she provides for you and do the reading assignments before every class to really set you up for that A. Extra credit too. Gives all you need to have success in her class. One group or solo project and a field trip at the end! Awesome gal

She is the absolute best ! I kid you not. Her lectures were always fun with her telling her own personal stories and how they related to the lectures. Very understand professor, make sure you communicate with her if you're absent. Be ready to take notes every session and class attendance is a must ! Her lab was also vert fun.

I was scared to take Bio100 but i'm so lucky I got into Pearson's class!! She is so sweet and funny she made the class so much more doable. you're still going to have to work really hard for your grade, but I don't think I could have gotten B with a diff prof. If you have to take bio, highly recommend her! & don't skip labs! quizzes almost everyday

She is the the best teacher Ive ever had. I wasnt sure at 1st with haveing not a strong background in BIO but she makes it super fun and if you show up and take the notes she writes on the board you'll pass 100%. Very chill teacher and she loves when people ask questions. Very understanding and it one of the best teachers Ive ever had.

I was so scared to take bio bc I hate science but prof Pearson made this class so interesting and doable! Labs were easy and lectures were interesting. A lot of quizzes after each lab and 4 exams and 1 project. All very easy and doable if you prepare. Lots of material in a short time but all very broad. Awesome, funny, loving teacher. 10/10 stars!!

She was a great instructor. Well organized. Expectations were clearly spelled out. Quizzes, tests and one project determine grade. Good notes are important. Shes very approachable and cares about her students. Reading the textbook before lecture is helpful but not required. Expect to spend 2-3 hrs on the lab.

Beth is very enthusiastic about the subject and loves to interact with her students; very approachable/friendly. Lecture was simple but important, definitely take detailed notes. Had several big tests with relevant study guides. Little homework. She handled the mid-semester switch to online fairly well despite lack of experience. Lab was simple.

I really loved this class, but she was the one who made that possible. I so enjoyed the lab. It was so nice to have it before covid hit! Her tests are really hard but she gives extra credit. She's one of my most favorite professors at Palomar. You can tell she REALLY loves her job -- she's one of those teachers!

LOVE! She is funny and passionate about biology. She makes lab fun and tells hilarious stories. She is kind and respectful. Her tests are really the only thing in the gradebook though. If you study and pay attention during lecture you will do fine though. She answers all questions and never leaves you hanging. Would suggest any of her classes!

I took her in person Bio100+L. Each test is about 17% of the grade and she grades in a curve. She gives extra credit opportunities. In my option she is a great professor she obviously cares about students and loves biology. She allows for one test retake and drops the lowest quiz grade. Absolutely loved her, 110% would take again.

honestly the best class to come back to in person. she was really understanding and help coming back to a class setting easy. I have slept a bit in class but was still able to get a B. Lectures truly matter as all the test and quizzes are based on what she says. The textbooks are treated more like a tool just incase you are not getting the material

Professor Pearson was very fun - even online! Her lectures are engaging and easy to follow. There are weekly quizzes, but they are manageable as long as you take good notes. Would definitely recommend as she is very passionate about Biology!

The coolest Professor. Requires lots of studying because it is a science class but as long as you try hard, you should get a pretty good grade. Don't skip the labs or the lectures because they are fun & there's cool group projects. Professor is very humorous often joking with students and teaches you a lot of interesting things.

Professor Beth Pearson is by far one of the most fun, engaging, and interesting professors at Palomar College. If you have the opportunity to take one of her classes, by all means, do so. The lectures are interesting and fun to listen to. Tests are mediocre in terms of difficulty, but with studying this class is an easy A.

It would be a mistake to not take her class. The lectures are entertaining, she is very detailed with everything, attendance is important, and the class ambient is pretty good. She helps you in office hours with what you need and if taking the lab she can help you if something comes up. Good notes about what she says and writtes are fundamental.

I've taken two of her classes and she's easily the best professor I've ever had. She's entertaining, passionate, very knowledgable, and easy to access outside of class. Her courses are not overwhelmingly hard but you should be ready to learn. Her material is easy to follow and lines up well with the tests. I couldn't recommend her more.

Very kind and caring professor. She is very well knowledge about the topics that she teaches and brakes down the lessons piece by piece until you get a good understanding. The tests are not easy as they contain a lot of key points and lessons in each test but as long as you attend at the classes and pay good attention, you will be fine.

I enjoyed the class, the professor was indeed knowledgeable in her field, and the assignments were good. Very easy class if you know what you're doing.

Prof. Pearson is the best! Her lectures are very informative and overall enjoyable. She is understanding, hilarious, and overall a great professor. She always asked if students had questions and provided answers without hesitation. And her passion for teaching only made taking her class even more enjoyable. I definitely recommend :)

Professor Pearson is an amazing teacher! She genuinely wants her students to succeed, encourages you to ask questions, and she does her best to help you to understand the material.

This class is great! I really recommend it regardless of your major. Professor Pearson not only gives amazing lectures but is also super funny and cares about her students. The exams can be difficult, but as long as you take good notes and study correctly, you'll do fine

She's great! I am horrible at biology, but she makes it easy to understand. Mostly graded on exams and lab quizzes. I never had the textbook, just use the notes she writes in lecture and you'll do great!

I took this online 8 week course and it was a breeze. Very lecture heavy, but if you play at 1.5/2x speed you should be fine. Weekly quiz with unlimited attempts, and few discussion posts. Also gives plenty of extra credit towards the end of the term to get your grade up. Exams were structured very similarly to the weekly quizzes.

She's an excellent teacher and knows her material well. She'll give you all the information you'll need to pass her exams during the lectures and same for the labs. You won't really need the physical textbook because she provides an online copy. There are quizzes every lab so every week you'll have to take one, but it helps your grade.

She's wonderful! We had 4 tests and a poster project. You won't pass if you don't study and attend class. She knows a lot about bio and she makes the lectures fun. I took this with lab and I LOVED the field trips. Super fun and interesting. She also gave lots of opportunity for extra credit.

Professor Pearson was by far my favorite professor, she is super funny and makes lectures endurable. There is no homework, and you are allowed a flashcard for tests, so as long as you show up and take notes the tests will be easy. Super light class and tons of extra credit is offered if need be. 100% would take again

Professor Pearson's BIO100 is challenging but engaging. Her lectures are clear, and she cares about student learning. The tests require thorough preparation, but unstuck study helped me stay on top of the material.

I cried driving home from the last day lol she's that good! She actually inspired me to pursue a science degree. I wish she taught more science classes because I'd take every one. She's my favorite teacher of the 100+ I've had in my life. She's passionate about her job and makes a point to include everyone. You are lucky if you get to take her!

I couldn't recommend a better professor than her, I loved the lectures and the lab. Lectures covered everything that would be on the test (4 in total) and the quizzes (1 for every lab) so attendance is mandatory.

Couldn't recommend her enough! I'm horrible when it comes to science and she made it easier to understand. 4 exams total, and 10 lab quizzes plus a poster board presentation. She cares for all her students and is passionate about the subject. Take her if you can!!

I had such a great experience in Professor Pearson's class. Her lectures are straightforward and easy to follow. Workload is super light. She responds to emails quickly and is very well organized, she genuinely cares about her students and their success. I highly recommend taking this class!! Especially as a non stem major this class is perfect!

I found the professor to be very amusing. She is passionate about biology and her extensive knowledge on the subject made her lectures enjoyable. The class was pretty easy, just take notes while watching the lectures and you'll be fine. All of the quiz and exam questions come straight from the lectures. Gonna miss her! Take her if you can!

I love Professor Pearson's class her canvas was really well organized and made it easy to know when to do assignments and get ready for exams. She made bio interesting and her lectures were very good for an online class. She Lit