I thought the class was very fun. Her lectures can get a bit lengthy. But as the semester goes on she gets more excited and the lectures become more interesting. A very good class.

She was nice, but her lectures were boring. Easy A-B, just read the text book... b/c her lectures are based on the text.

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The class was pretty easy, but the lectures sometimes got boring and lengthy. I never opened the book, but I heard most people did (I still ended up with an A). Many extra credit assignments. Only 2 essays that count for 6% of grade, but you have to do them or you fail the class. She was overall pretty nice and easy going.

She's clearly new to teaching as she has some unrealistic espectations from undergrads...but she's nice and happy to be there telling you about her favorite subject- bones. Sometimes she moves fast and can be boring but her class was still interesting. I'd like to see her refine her style a bit more and she'd be a great teacher.

The lectures are very long but overall the class is easy her lisp and sometimes studder is distracting sometimes, but its not to bad. Overall the class is ok.

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Dr. Weiss is the best professor at SJSU. I thoroughly enjoyed her invigorating lectures and she is so approachable. I learned more in her class than in any of my other classes this semester.

Good professor. She is very knowlegable of physical anthro matters.

She is a wonderful teacher and very easy to talk to. I knew very little on the topic when I enrolled into the class. Now I feel like I learned a lot. She is also very funny.

At first I thought that I wouldn't like the class because of some of the reviews that I saw here. She is a bit tough when it comes to grading, but she is very engaging. Ms Weiss loves the material and has a clear presentation style. I also thought that she had a great sense of humor. Now if we could just get her to wear a short skirt!

This class was hard, but I learned alot. Once you get a hang of her tests, they aren't that bad. And, she is always willing to go over difficult concepts again and again.

Really nice! Obviously loves her field and gets you excited about physical anthropology. You'll learn a lot from her, especially if you haven't taken a course covering evolution before.

She is an excellent instructor! I would take another class with her any time. She provides a lecture that is easy to follow and homework/paper that matches lecture. She also does great quizzes. Take any of her classes!

Good class. Professor struggled with difficult students, but dealt with it well. If you paid attention, you could tell she loves anthropology and she made it rellevant to everyday life.

Great teacher. Extremely helpful. My advice to you: do the papers in advance and go to her office hours so that she can proof read it for you; don't miss class; use your notes to do the study guide; go to her office hours. TAKE HER IF YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT EVOLUTION AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. SHE IS SUPER NICE.

Extremely intelligent, knows her stuff. She's pretty funny, gives lots of hands-on time with fossils. Mix of lecture and group work keeps it pretty interesting. The book was kinda awful (all jargon), so attending the lectures really helped. She sticks to her lecture schedule and is clear about what she wants from you.

Elizabeth is such an intelligent woman. Sweet and passionate about what she does. Lectures are sometimes confusing but she's very approachable and always willing to help. Grading system gives all students the opportunity to do well. Learned a lot and will definitely take a class with her again!

I have to disagree with others. She grades essays fairly easy, only if you KNOW your stuff. I look forward to her lectures every week which are very interesting. She's very helpful and knowledgeable about her subjects.

I learned a lot and even though I took the class as a GE, I enjoyed the class immensely, especially seeing the fossil skulls.

Whether it's a GE class or not, all students should be respectful and take class seriously. Elizabeth is one of the most intelligent professors at SJSU. Always brings something new and interesting to the table. Tests are hard, but study hard, go to office hours, and you'll learn a ton of useful info. Took her before and will take her again!

This is a graduate class. Go to class everyday, do your homework, go to her office hours, do your final paper at least 1 week before is due so that you can show it to her and get feedbacks, and take lots of notes! This class is nothing close to be easy. It's challenging and requires effort. She is very helpful if you approach her for help.

Loves her job. Good lecturer (although subject gets boring)Go to her office hours for proof reading, trust me she will make your paper an A if you do. Quizs were easy, tests were easy. The final was somewhat difficult.

Throws random pop quizes on Owl monkeys random & junk at the beginning and end of class. Take a different class. This class is also very boring. Always bunch of skeletons being passed around classed. Hard to follow lectures

Very intelligent and organized professor. Lectures are straight-forward. Come to class, take notes, and study for the exams, and you will get an A/B. Always willing to help in office hours, great with proofing papers. Genuinely cares about students' grades and if they're enjoying the class. Very nice and approachable - will take her again! :)

Fantastic professor, will definetely take her classes again. 3 books for her class, but she went over what we really needed to get out of the lectures in class. Had 3 quizzes, paper, final. Her lectures are interesting. She is very nice and approachable, likes her students to participate. Learned lots from her, wish all professors taugh like her.

Extremely organized, approachable, and intelligent. Gets grades back quickly. Easy on papers - as long as you don't have any grammatical errors you will do fine. Hands out study guides for each exam. Very straight-forward exams and lectures. Easy A/B if you study!

VERY intelligent and is easy to understand, learn from. HATES technology, so don't bring in a computer or you WILL get kicked out. Papers are not too hard, she even proofreads them for you if you visit her. VERY NICE. Spelling/Grammar NAZI. Returns papers SUPER FAST. The final was the HARDEST I have ever taken, 200 SPECIFIC DETAILED questions.

I don't know why everyone is complaining; I got an A+ on all my writing assignments (about 1/3 of the class got As) and the quizzes are pretty easy. The midterm is a b*tch, but the instructor is aware of this and curved it!

She's really helpful when you go to her office; she'll read your rough drafts and even help you find sources. All you need to do is ask for help.

She's hard, but fair and really helpful. Just go to her office if your doing bad and she'll help you out a lot.

Reading some of the comments, I was scared of this prof. but I found her to be easy. Quizzes are short and true/false, writing assignments are 2 pages and she gives good guidelines, and no essay questions on tests.

she was pretty easy but papers are really things to take seriously with her. all her papers require primary resources. but shes really overall, nice and helpful esp when you go to her office hours

EXTREMELY HARD TEACHER. but if you are interested in learning cool things take her class. i got all A's on my papers had a B+ in the class and took the final and it came down to a C. Knowing Detail is important to her. such has brain size. i still loved her class though very interesting. she loves what she does, yet SUPER HARD.

A really great professor! She has field experience and is very thorough in her teach methods. Just make sure you go to lecture since there are a lot of quizzes. She is a pretty easy grader, as long as you follow all the guidelines. She's also more than willing to help you during office hours. Highly recommend this class; very interesting!

Besides what people say about her being hard probably b/c they didn't pay attention in class and didn't put any effort into their work, she is a GREAT teacher. She is very precise on her notes and you learn better with her teaching methods. If you ACTUALLY pay attention in class the midterm and final are a breeze. It's not hard to get an A trust me

Dr Weiss is extremely intelligent, and knows how to lecture well and keep students interested. I highly recommend any of her classes if you are interested in physical anth. Just do the reading before class, because she likes students to participate, and don't skip lectures, because she will not just follow the text book.

she really isn't that hard it's just the subject is difficult. she is super nice and if you go to her office hours when you have a paper due she will correct the whole thing and give you an A. by far the best teacher i have had at sjsu

Dr. Weiss is an excellent professor. The subject may be confusing, but she works very hard to explain it. Very helpful and kind. I loved her class. Take Dr. Weiss!

Mummies is an awesome class. Took osteology with her and it was great so I signed up for mummies. It's even better. Not as hard as osteology and extremely interesting (not that osteology wasn't). Love it! :)

Fantastic professor. Extensive knowledge in the field of physical anthropology. Make sure your retention abilities are at peak performance. Tests on obscure, but relevant details. Her student minions that fawn over her are amusing, to say the least. Oh ya, and she married a guy who studies UFOs!! WTH?

I loved this class! She knows the material SO well its amazing. She is a brilliant woman and really enjoys this subject. For writing assignments just follow the specifications. Use her study guide for the final and you'll do fine.

I was scared after reading a lot of negative comments, but she wasn't that bad at all. 3 essays throughout the semester, one online homework quiz a week, and a final. The subject itself is difficult but she is nice and if you go to her office hours she will help you a lot. Barely went to class but got an A on all my papers and a B in the class.

One of the most knowledgeable teachers I've ever had. Attendance is mandatory because missing one day of lecture is missing LOTS of info. Her tests are fair, everything is covered in class, but you still have to study a lot because she expects you to know your stuff. If you're into physical anth take any class she teaches. She's great!

Great teacher! You get what you deserve. If you study, do the writing assignments, and go to class, you will do well.

She's a good professor. You get the grade if you put the effort out. Don't be like me and not go to any classes until the very end. For the midterm and final, focus on the online book/quizzes. Pretty tough GE class, but an A is definitely possible to get.

Dr. Weiss is an excellent prof. She explains things with loads of examples and even adds her own experiences. If you have problems on the writing assignments, she totally will help you. I dreaded this class, but in the end I learned a lot.

Took this for a GE class; loved it and enrolled in another one of her classes -- thinking of switching my major even. She's tough, but fair and if you pay attention you'll learn loads.

Mummies was awesome! I'm a cultural anthro. student and so didn't think I would be into a physical anthro. class, but am so glad that I took this one.

She's seriously awesome. She loves what she does and will really clarify things for everyone. If you're confused on anything she will help majorly. Great GE class. Post-tests are online and easy and untimed. The tests arent very hard and lectures are interesting. Go to her office hours for help with the essays .

This professor is extremely hard. She is good at clarifying things and is a over-all good professor..BUT..she takes this class too seriously for a GE class. Expect to be confused and with headaches after each chapter. Maybe it's because I'm not really interested in this topic, but...there are also not a lot of assignments to bump your grade up.HARD

She is very helpful, very clear, and likes the subject that she teaches. the class can be boring sometimes but it isnt too bad. it is a difficult class because your assignments are just essays and tests so you really need to study and do well on the essays to get a good grade. overall a good teacher

She is a pretty cool teacher but I think too many people text in class and play on laptops so thats sort of distracting.. I wish she was more disciplined. You have to come to class and read her website. Kind of pricey because you have to spend $200 for both the website and anthology and you only read like 8 articles from the anth. tough on papers.

this class looks easy and it is sort of easy, but the pop quiz's are a huge chunk of your grade and if you miss all of them and get a bad grade on them you won't do well in the class. The essays are alright but it really comes down to those pop quizzes.She does them at the beginning of class so if you're late you can't make it up

Professor Weiss is a brilliant individual. Her passion towards the subject comes through in lectures- which are fascinating, by the way. If you're looking for an easy class, do not take Professor Weiss. If you're a curious and hardworking student you will love her. She is my favorite professor from SJSU... I miss her.

The class is not that hard but the tests can really bring down your grade. Since there are not that many questions missing one question on a test can change your grade drastically. Writing assignments weren't that bad but she left patronizing and irrelevant comments on my paper. Overall, subject and professor were uninteresting.

She is a very helpful teacher, always willing to answer any questions you have are look up the answer if she doesn't have it. Although attendance is not mandatory, SHOW UP. She doesn't use power points to write more than what she writes on the board. Her tests are hard but if you study they are super straight forward, she does give study guides.

Professor Weiss is very intelligible and cordial in her lectures. There were two papers, and two exams. This class is heavily weighted on exams, which provides for a lighter workload, but you will need to be properly prepared for the exams (study guide for Final). 5 quiz's, 1 Q each. 1 % each of your grade. Oh My Heidelbergensis I love Human Evo!

I really enjoyed this class. At first Human Evolution didn't seem like the most interesting topic, but she keeps the material simple and understandable. She's always willing to help and the class is easy enough.

She is a great teacher but some of the material will be very hard to comprehend. You have to memorize A LOT of diseases and symptoms and etc. She does answer your questions whenever you need help or need to go see her. Also, very tough grader, she basically wants you to put in 300% without killing yourself. She is 100% German so expect toughness.

Here's the deal: 1. Do the reading. 2. Come to class. 3. Do the work. 4. Attend the review sessions!!!! The structure of her classes is simple but the material can be difficult. She's very easy to get a hold of for help and doesn't snub you for asking questions. The review sessions HELP A LOT. One of the best profs I have ever had, hands down.

Dr. Weiss is incredibly nice and her lectures are always clear and concise about how to identify and side the bones. You have access to the lab and most of the class time is used for practice and asking her questions. There are about 6 or 7 quizzed total. If you want to pass, come to class, ask questions, and practice in the lab.

If you want to win jeopardy fill out the study guide beforehand and bring your notes. It's that easy. Write down EVERYTHING she says, not just what she writes down. Everything will be given to you, but you have to write it down and study. Don't take if you aren't a good test taker as your grade is entirely test based.

Dr. Weiss is one of the best professors that I have had at SJSU. She has very clear study guides and expectations. The jeopardy is really helpful and forces you to study if you want to win. It is important to remember to write the little things that she adds during lectures because that is what will let you pass the tests. Study and ask questions!

Dr. Weiss is a great teacher. She offers a lot of help and is very available for students. For this class you have to spend time in the lab studying if you want to pass! It's a tough class, but Dr. Weiss makes it fun with her obvious passion for the subject and her genuine nature.

Attendance is optional but 90% of her exams come straight from lecture, so get close to someone who takes computer notes if you think you will be absent. I love her enthusiasm and she makes hilarious nerd jokes. She's the kind of teacher that you could fail her course and not be mad but look forward to seeing her again.

Class consists of 3 essays, 3 tests, and a final. Grades really easy on essays as long as you follow directions. For tests, which usually don't take up the whole class period, go to the jeopardy sessions and study smart if you want to pass. If you attend class, you don't need to do the reading, but still need the book for essays and to study.

Professor Weiss is the most wonderful professor I have ever had. Her lectures are clear and understandable. She is one of the most intelligent people I have ever known, as well as being pure of heart and of mind. She is super kind and approachable if you have questions, either inside or outside of class, not at all judgmental. Definitely recommend.

This class was great for me, but I absolutely can see how it's not for everyone. This class is solely based on the tests. You HAVE to come to class and do the work in the lab, take lecture notes, and ask her questions if you want to do well. Flashcards and drawings helped me a lot while studying. I will definitely take her again.

Dr. Weiss is incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Ive taken many courses with her and have always received an A grade. If you show up to class and PAY ATTENTION, take notes during her lecture and during the jeopardy sessions, you will do fine! The people who struggle in her class are the ones who dont show up. Dont be that person!

Weiss is a very good teacher but really makes you work for your A. You need to have a deeper than surface level of understanding to pass. Lots of reading, and her tests are difficult. She grades on spelling. Hard class but very informative. She is a good lecturer and you can tell she is very interested in the material she teaches. Responds quickly

Im doing her online class as of right now due to COVID. Her quizzes/writing are the only things being graded and that said .... it is really hard to pass or get a good grade in her class. U definitely need to study on everything about that chapter to ace the quizzes. No grammar error on writing to pass. Also and average of 8/10 to get a low C.

It was a tough class, but Weiss is a good professor. Tries to make books cheap as possible. Test heavy, but when asked she started providing study guides and gave extra credit. Disagree with her on a lot in terms of opinion in this class, but I respect her. Wish there had been longer lectures and more non-test assignments though. Learned a lot.

Professor Weiss is a good instructor. i learned a lot in her classes, I've taken two of her classes and you do gotta work for your A but she offers extra credit. Something that i greatly appreciated from her were the jeopardy sessions right before exams! She is very approachable, answered questions in a nice manner. The hands-on lectures were fun.