Great lab professor, real laid back about things. The quizzes aren't easy though, because there are only five questions. So if you miss one, you're already down to an 80.

Very clear in her note and lectures. She won't give you anything in a quiz that was not discussed in class...she may just turn in around a bit. I found her very approachable, especially in her office. True, she expects a lot of work out of each student, but that is why e are in school

I don't know who is posting these reviews...Dr. Tomlin is a great professor. Her job is to make Physiology a tough class in order to weed out all the people who really don't need to be in the nursing program, so of course she is going to challenge her students to think for themselves and perform at their highest level. I think she is wonderful!!

Very knowledgeable about subject matter, very helpful when you ask real questions and not just saying I don't understand, will help people with a smile who want to help themselves, covered material appropriatley, quiz material was all covered in class i never read the book and made a high A in the class (even after the final),goes fast but has to

Incredibly knowledgable in the subject ALWAYS wlling to help students during office hours...you have to do the work, BUT she will go over it with you to make sure you understand and have it right BEFORE you turn it in for a grade...she is also quite personable!

AWESOME! She is a great teacher, willing to take time with her students to make sure they understand (must ask for help!) Go in with a positive attitude, you'll do fine; she truly cares about you and your grade, just go talk to her!

Listen people. don't beat a good prof, they are hard to find. Physiology is a very tough class, probably one of the tougher ones to master. Dr. Tomlin, on the other hand, is wonderful. She is well-informed, funny, helpful and has a sincere desire to help you succeed. However, if you think you are goin to come to class once a week and pass, NOT GONN

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This class is difficult - the nature of physiology. But Dr. Tomlin is very organized and very helpful during office hours. Ask questions, use the text to reinforce lecture. I studied more for this class than I have any other class - ever. Quizzes are difficult, but not unreasonable. The class itself was tough, but she is enjoyable to listen to.

She is fun to listen to but her quizes are dificult and very confusing, you can never know what is going to be on a quiz, one thing you can know though-it won't be only from the notes, you can expect everything from the book on a quiz and the questions are presented in an extremly confusing way, she makes you really think about the matter of phys.

Most wonderful teacher at UNCG. SHe is AWESOME!! so helpful. Will drop anything to help you. Such a cute lady too!

This class was very difficult, the hardest I have ever taken. Respect it. Dr. Tomlin teaches in a coherent manner and is fun to listen to, respectful and kind. The tests are hard, but that is because it should be. This is a pre-medical field class. 70% memorization and 30% analysis. Work hard and you'll make an A (as I did and plenty others).

Had her for my summer Physiology lab and she was awesome. Goes way above and beyond to make sure you understand the material. She also went out of her way to help us prepare for lecture tests and the final. UNCG is definitely lucky to have her.

highly recommend

She is extremely knowledgeable, answers question. Quizzes are tough, use the book, notes. Be able to draw the stuff & you have it. It will take time, but it is possible to do well. You must understand the stuff.

Dr. Tomlin was an awesome teacher. She is very helpful and makes things very clear. GO TO CLASS and review your notes and you will be fine. I actual enjoyed this class! :)

very very helpful, alwaays willing to help, any time, fair grading.

Very good teacher. Toghther with Lepri they make the perfect teaching pair. Very tough class. I recomend taking an easy course load with this class. You will spend a lot of time on material. Go to class if you miss one day you will be lost. Overall this class is enjoyable and very interesting.

OKAY.... the class really isn't THAT hard!! i don't know why everyone gave it a 1-2 on it..i mean.. come on guys this is a 2 hundred level course..if u think this is hard wait till u get up there!! geeezzz.. overall.. i like Tomlin and Lepri.. they are cool teachers from what i can tell, i've never talked to them personally. so I wouldn't know!

Dr. Tomlin is a great professor! This class was challenging overall but as long as you study and put in time outside of class you should do fine. Bring a recorder, it's very helpful.

YOU NEED TO STUDY! There is no way to do welll in this class by just studying the night before. You need to designate time every week NO EVERYDAY to study for this class. Although it takes alot of time, energy, and effort it is sooooooo interesting!! You will feel like a genius after you've taken the class if you already arent one!

This class is challenging, but Tomlin cares about her students, so she is very helpful in any way that you need it. You have to study, go to class, take notes, study more, and think outside the box to do well. Funny, makes jokes-so not boring. Great professor. Quizzes every week--keeps you on top of things.

She is exceptionally dedicated to the success of her students. She won't track you down, but she will help to whatever extent you seek. I've never had such an integrated and well-planned course. The material is not overly difficult, but the pace is rigorous. You MUST be ACTIVE in the learning process of you will not do well. AT ALL.

Had her and Lepri for phsiology. My grades definitely rose when she started teaching. She is crystal clear on teaching the material you need to know on the quizzes. My advice however is to not rely on the final at all to raise your grade because it is unbelievably hard.

Dr. Tomlin is an excellent professor who cares about both her students as well as her field. Make no mistake, this class requires a boatload of effort. But if you put in the time, you will be rewarded. And Tomlin will help you any step of the way if you need it.

Dr. Tomlin is an amazing professor and I have never met anyone so helpful. She goes out of her way to answer questions for both lab and lecture. Her notes are AMAZING! LEARNNN those front and back and use those to study for the quizzes. Use the textbook if you need clarification. This woman knows her stuff and I am so glad I she teaches Physiology!

She's an amazing prof. She walks you through everything and has a diagram/something to draw for everything. Its great if you're a visual learner. She was very clear and didn't hesitate to stop and answer questions.

Dr. Tomlin is a great professor! She presents the difficult concepts of physiology in an understandable way. The quizzes are straight from things she says in lecture, so record the lectures if at all possible. Overall she makes a difficult topic more presentable and understandable!

She is a really good teacher, her lectures are really well thought out and her worksheets help you visualize what she is talking about. She is super nice and you have 11 quizzes(20?) and one final(60?. As long as you study a lot and i mean a lot from the book and notes then you can easily pass. Lab is pretty hard due to critical thinking wks.

She makes the material very easy to understand as long as you keep up and ask questions at office hours or get a tutor. She can be rude when you ask questions sometimes. Overall,I LOVED this class.

She was very helpful. The final was very difficult but if you at least show that you are trying, they will try to help you with the final. That doesn't mean to slack off. Study EVERY night. Even for thirty minutes. Watch her videos, go to SIP, use her charts, and talk to some students about how they study. She was nice to talk to as well.

I took this class over the summer and while it was physically demanding it wasn't impossible. Her videos are clear and help a lot. Watch them and study every night and you can do well. The final wasn't as bad as everyone made it out to be. Overall made an a+ So making an a is not impossible!

Does not always give as many applied exam examples as she should, but homework and quiz material is clearly defined. Must attend class for participation, especially weekly quizzes and random in class assignments. Gets grades back quick, and diligently posts notes, videos, and other relevant material online every day.

Dr. Tomlin is a different kind of professor. I actually like her. Her teaching style allows you to explore different aspects of learning and not just in a lecture format. She encourages team work and definitely outside studying and preparation. If you want to just skip class, or not prepare for the unit material, this class isn't for you. I LOVE IT

She is a GREAT teacher. She makes you learn the info before hand and tests you on it before she teaches it to you, in the beginning this is rough but really a helpful way to learn. Hated this class at first now I wish I could take it again. I wish all classes were taught this way!

I wouldn't say that she's a hard professor, but the material for the class is hard. She makes you teach yourself before she teaches it, which sucks, but it's not too bad once you get into the rhythm of it. The final is more like the critical thinkings in lab, while the tests are more from the notes. She's willing to help if you ask.

At the beginning of the semester, I thought this class was really hard. Dr. Tomlin teaches in a way that I have never seen before, and it can be a little scary at first. She posts a LOT of information online (videos, Prezis, etc) that you have to teach yourself before you learn it in class. However, I have learned so much & really respect her now!

You basically have to teach yourself all the material and then she reviews it and goes over examples in class.

Going into this class not knowing what to expect, I came out knowing ALOT more than I thought I was going to learn. U probably heard that she doesn't "teach" the material which really isn't true. She gives us notes and everything to look over before the quiz and THEN teaches us. Def forces you to learn and I did and im so grateful! WORK HARD!

It's not difficult - just a lot of material. You have 10 question tests before she begins a unit, so you are responsible for learning the material beforehand; she gives you all the resources that you need, including videos, online homework, and note templates. There are also in-class assignments (done in groups), so attendance is pretty important.

As long as you put in time/effort, you will do well in class despite what others say. Tomlin teaches you the material, just differently than students are used to. Her IRATs/exams are straight forward; however, her final requires you to not just know the information but to also apply your knowledge to situations. She has a method to her madness!

Be prepared to study BEFORE lecture. It is possible to succeed and you will learn a lot if you dedicate yourself to studying.

Prof. Tomlin will not hold your hand but she will give you everything you need to succeed. Go to SIP, get a tutor, network with other students for old iRATs and exams and you'll do fine as long as you study your butt off.

You have to learn the material before showing up to lectures which is difficult but, in the end, is very rewarding with regards to your physiology knowledge in the long run. She gives a lot of individual and team tests which are basically mini quizzes on each section which can be annoying to study for, but prep you for exams.

SHE'S THE BEST I'VE TAKEN HER TWICE NOW

This course is so heavy in material You must print out every paper or template- watch the videos! I suggest having a binder dedicated to this class only to stay organized The irats can be tough and so are the Exams You need to know how to finesse your way through this course. She takes attendance I suggest going to every session Those points add up

Dr. Tomlin is a great professor who really cares about the success of her students. You will no do well if you skip class because she does team assignments often. This is a flipped class so you really have to prepare yourself before class or it will be a waste of time. Beware of the final exam!! I had an A in this class all year and failed the exam

In this course, you need to be ready to work. On the first day, you need to have already taken notes to prepare for the class. This is the toughest class I have taken and Im a freshman! Can be very stressful, but always plan to study at least 3 times a week. Make sure you have a planner to keep up with due dates and study with friends. Worth it!!!

Dr. Tomlin is a great professor but she is an extremely tough grader, her tests and quizzes are for the most part horrible. The tests are not for a beginning level. Great professor but this course will make you cry at least 5 times a week and question everything you thought you learned.

Study BEFORE class! If you watch her videos and read over material it will help when in lecture. Also, the exams are more difficult than expected, so make sure you understand everything clearly.

Professor Tomlin was a great professor! She really cares about the well-being of her students! Would highly recommend taking her class. She really teaches you how to do well in her class, however it will take time and 100% effort.

Dr. Tomlin has a HUGE heart and is extremely caring. The class is flipped so you learn the material before she talks about it in class which is way more beneficial than just memorizing things. The final is a killer though, it dropped my grade 7 points but if you do well, youll still have an A after it. Not sure how people can give her a low rating

I took this class online. You have to study before lecture and take 2 quizzes but It helped me alot in learning otherwise i would not learn as efficiently. Final was a bit tough but that's the point of learning physiology that you should know how to apply it in real life situations. If you are someone that hate assignments this class is not for you

I am convinced anyone that does not like Dr. Tomlin either, does not want to learn or expects hand-outs. She has high expectations for students but her class is SUPER organized and she gives out so many resources so if a student does not take advantage of the countless resources she gives, it is on them. I really learned how to learn with her.

The class wasn't too bad. I was really fascinated with a lot of the material that was covered. Final was fair since she said all semester that the course was cumulative. If you keep a binder, print all diagrams out, use a white board, study frequently, and attempt to apply the material to your daily life, then you should be fine!

Dr. Tomlin is a great Professor! Her class might be difficult but you will learn how to study for all your future classes. The most important thing to do when taking the course is to listen to what she tells you. She will tell you how to pass her class and she will give you all the information needed to succeed. Come to class prepared!!!!!

This class and instructor are not that bad. Dr. Tomlin was very nice and I did not find her to be condescending. She wants the best for her students and shows that. Read the text, go to lecture, and use the class materials. Accountability is big in this class and you have to put in the work. This class isn't for the lazy student wanting an easy A.

Dr. Tomlin is a really nice person. Always willing to answer questions. What I could not handle was the "flipped classroom approach". I learn slower than others so this was hell for me. Tests count more than anything and if you don't know how to study please learn now and find people who understand. That's the only way out!

Dr Tomlin is a great professor. Her physiology class is tough but if you go to lecture and study a lot youll do fine. A lot of questions that are a bit harder on the four exams are from the lectures. She gives a bonus point for each exam that is almost always from lecture. It is also helpful to read the textbook on the related topics.

I definitely don't agree with anyone saying she doesn't teach. She literally provides videos for each section with detailed walk through and drawings to help you visualize the material. Although it is a flipped learning, she provides so much material to review, and as long as you put in the effort and don't expect a free A, you'll get it.

Do not pay too much attention to the negative reviews. No other Bio professor will give you as much information and help as she does in my opinion. She literally writes out notes for each unit to the point that you dont even need a book. If I had to give you any advice, it would be to read and KNOW her notes and do the homework early.

She has alot of bad reviews but I think its because mostly sophmores are taking this class and they are not really sure how to study. She is an amazing instructor, she gives you so much information to succeed. As long as you put in the work you will pass. Dont Be LAZY!!!

All these bad reviews are wrong. She's amazing, clear, funny, available for help, loves her job, the exams are exactly what the lectures were, etc. If you genuinely do all the assignments and show up, you'll get at least a B-. It's a hard subject, but 10/10 professor.

Tomlin is a tough professor, and the material in general is not easy. However, she knows what she's talking about and is helpful when you go to her office hours. If you don't go to lecture, you won't pass; her tests are pretty much exactly what she covers in lecture. She wants you to succeed, but she's not going to do the work for you.

After taking this class I am really surprised by the reviews. You definitely have to get your time management in check to get adjusted to the flipped classroom approach, but it's not THAT bad. She is nice, funny, and wants you to succeed. Make a genuine effort to do the notes and homework, ask questions if needed....you got this :).

She was very helpful in this lab. Anytime we needed clarification or help performing the exercises, she was more than willing to help.

Excellent lecturer. Explains difficult concepts well and makes material easier to understand. To do well in this class: show up prepared and ready to participate within your team (it's not just your grade - it's theirs too). If you don't understand a concept lean on your teammates, join a study group, go to tutoring or office hours.

Dr. Tomlin is super sweet and a great professor. Physiology itself is challenging and cumulative but she will help you with whatever you don't understand, you just have to make the effort to reach out to her. Everything that she quizzes and tests you on are all based on the notes that are provided and from lecture as well.

This is a flipped class meaning that you have to teach yourself and learn the materials beforehand. It may sound terrifying at first but it's not horrible and she still lectures. Be prepared before class because you will be quizzed on the new material. Tomlin's pretty cool and she does a good job teaching this course, helping her students succeed.

Dr. Tomlin does seem to care about student success. However, test grades weigh very heavily and it *can* be easy to get behind. We had team assignments, multiple quizzes, and a flipped classroom (you teach yourself the material before lectures). I highly recommend incorporating active learning strategies into your study sessions!

Physiology was a flipped class where we had to teach ourselves the material before coming to lectures. We would get tested on the material before (iRAT) she explained it in next lectures. The only issue is that the iRAT would contain questions that were not in the textbook or the material she provided for preparation. The final was also difficult.

Dr. Tomlin was a great professor and she was very good at explaining the topics in this course. Physiology is a difficult course overall but if you apply yourself and put in the work outside of class (it is a flipped course), it makes it so much easier.

Physiology with Prof. Tomlin is a challenging course, but manageable with effort. The flipped classroom format requires self-learning, which can be tough. Utilize resources like the textbook, study groups, and tools like Unstuck study to stay on top of the material. Engaging in class makes a big difference.

Dr. Tomlin is by far one of my favorite professors, she is very funny and caring and very lenient when it comes to HW, quizzes, and tests. She teaches everything we need to know for the tests and quizzes. I love her so much that I'm going to take her Physiology class in the summer!!

A lot of students simply don't do the reading, they don't do the assessments or follow the skeletal notes that are provided, all the lectures and more are in canvas, the quizzes and tests have rubrics too which literally tell you what's on the test, I hear so much people complain but when I asked one person they didn't even know about the rubric

I enjoyed Dr. Tomlin's personality and teaching style. There are many readings but it is really not as hard as people make it out to be. For Bio majors, this is an easy pass. If you are taking this course for GED's requirements then there may be a challenge. Your grade is a reflection on effort on the course. Set 3 hours a week for this course.

1. High number of tests and quizzes; you initially struggle but you will realize it's in your best interest. 2. Quiz questions repeat on the test. Dr. Tomlin will tell you what to read and what not to. 3. Quiz/test questions are based on powerpoints, HW is based on textbook. She is a GREAT professor and lectures are interactive and humorous. Do it!

Great professor, she cares about our education. She gives hw, powerpoints, readings, 8 quizzes (10q), and 8 tests (20q, final 40). She gives the same quiz twice, one alone (close note) and one in groups (open note). Her grading is interesting; each question is 0.5 points, so if you have like 3/5 (quiz), that's an 80%. Tip! Study the slides & hw!!

Dr. Tomlin is the first bio teacher I haven't hated, won't lie it's a lot of work, I was so nervous for this class. She is very genuine and quirky which I love and will help you with anything if you approach her properly. Overall, learned a lot from that class about bio but also about how to effectively study.

Good prof, test heavy though. Anyone complaining about her bio111 class simply didn't pay attention lol. She has a clear pattern where she goes over material, gives a quiz worth 10%, then within 2-4 days gives a test which is essentially the quiz with more questions. Literally all you have to do is attend lecture, take notes and memorize diagrams.

Loved this class! Dr.Tomlin gives you everything you need to get an A. This class is test heavy but we have quizzes like 2 days before the tests and they're essentially the same so you have time to review what u don't know for the test. Everything is multiple choice, tests and quizzes are not hard just show up and study and you will do good.