3.0

Estrallita Martin

Biology - San Diego State University

3.0
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
29%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
3.0
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

29%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
85 total ratings

5

24

4

15

3

13

2

16

1

17

What Students Say

" She is also whatever the opposite of "online savvy" is

GENS100C - 2.0 rating

group tests, 120pts extra credit quizes,clear,friendly, soooo easy

BIO100NO - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
Audit/No Grade (3)
A- (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 10 reported grades
Audit/No Grade: 3
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A: 2
Common Tags
Lots of homework (4)
Tough Grader (3)
Tough grader (3)
Participation matters (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
So many papers (2)
Caring (1)
Would take again (1)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

BIOL100

5.0

(2)

INTROBIO

5.0

(1)

PSY250

4.2

(5)

PSYCH250

4.0

(1)

DEAN101

3.5

(2)
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Difficulty by Course

BIO

5.0

BIO577

5.0

BIOL577

4.0

BIOL246

4.0

GENS100C

3.8

Reviews (84)
5.0
2.0
BIO100NO
Jan 6, 2002

group tests, 120pts extra credit quizes,clear,friendly, soooo easy!!

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Jan 6, 2002

Easy, funny and funny!

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Feb 17, 2002

Nice lady, 3 tests, pretty east curruculum

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Mar 14, 2002

good techer, group tests rock!!!, funny and nice

5.0
1.0
BIOL100
Mar 14, 2002

EASY A!

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Mar 18, 2002

Group Tests, EC Quiz Every Week, Easy A

5.0
1.0
INTROBIO
May 13, 2002

EASY - funny, don't have to go to class to get A

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Jul 30, 2002

Good teacher, clear and helpfull. Test's take a while but there take home

5.0
1.0
BIOL100
Aug 6, 2002

EASY...best biology professor to take for a good grade.

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Nov 4, 2002

Easy..if i went to class.

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Nov 14, 2002

east group quizes but dont make her mad!

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Nov 25, 2002

She's nice in person, but extremely, extremely moody.

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Nov 26, 2002

helpful, but very defensive. Quiz every single day of class (some are group)

2.0
2.0
BIO100
Nov 29, 2002

Very EASY; but she's moody, rude and has an attitude; Quiz every class

3.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 1, 2002

very easy, but has a bad attitude

3.0
4.0
BIO100
Dec 5, 2002

Constant quizzes, hard course can get A, but class attendance crucial and hard

3.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 9, 2002

class is pretty easy but boring, not very clear lectures

1.0
3.0
BIO1011
Dec 10, 2002

She's a B**ch

1.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 17, 2002

she's a very rude person...she didn't prepare the class for the final at all!

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 19, 2002

easy class

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 28, 2002

Comp. final, but easy if u study. Quiz every day, must go to class. Easy A

2.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 29, 2002

shes all over the place while lecturing, take notes with a pencil

3.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 31, 2002

Quiz every class?! Unclear lectures. Singles you out.

2.0
4.0
BIO100
Jan 3, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
BIO100
Jan 3, 2003

No Comments

2.0
2.0
BIO101
Feb 5, 2003

easy class, quiz everyday, VERY MOODY, unclear lectures

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Feb 15, 2003

took it 2 yrs ago, easy A, thought she was a great teacher

3.0
4.0
BIOL577
May 13, 2003

Same style as Biol 100 apparently. Her exams are vague (take home), but she can be reasoned with. She is very picky about the grammar and citations in the lab reports. A LOT of WORK! Final is COMPREHENSIVE and not take home. This class is NOT EASY!

1.0
4.0
BIO100
Jul 19, 2003

One of the worst teachers ive ever had. Very unclear about what she expects. Changes syllabus halfway through, changes questions on the test halfway through. Would not recommend taking a class from this woman. WORST EVER.

3.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Sep 8, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Oct 24, 2003

A lot easier to understand than previous profs...she gave pretest out on first day of class and results sort of steered direction the course would take. Quiz every day but well worth the stress. Actually got you to learn.

1.0
1.0
BIO100
Nov 7, 2003

No Comments

2.0
5.0
BIO100
Nov 18, 2003

this class sucks..really. professor is very moody, sarcastic, and unclear. The course itself is not hard, it is the way it is taught-Quizzes every Monday on the entire weeks lecture. Quizzes are very detailed-u have to have a good memory.

1.0
3.0
BIO101
Nov 19, 2003

Very unclear. Moody! Not consistant and expects you to read her mind. Very self centered.

1.0
4.0
BIO100
Nov 24, 2003

VERY unorganized class. Her notes are all over the place. Class sounded easy the first day but its my hardest class just because of the format. Quizes every week. The are supposably "made by students" but they are really hard. Lots of reading to

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Nov 25, 2003

She's a good teacher, and is funny...take her, just make sure u put a little effort and you should do fine...

1.0
3.0
BIO101
Dec 2, 2003

Makes up how she is going to run the class as she goes. Very moody. Pick a teacher that knows what she is doing. Grades homework unfairly.

3.0
4.0
BIO100
Dec 4, 2003

Lectures are ok, doesn't seem organized. Quizzes every week, MEMORIZE, it's the only way to pass them. Attendance required, lots to remember.

3.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 4, 2003

lectures were interestingly put but hard to copy into notes (use a pencil). homework done through email with time deadlines which are really annoying. other than that there is a ton of extra credit so the class won't kill you

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Dec 4, 2003

If you plan on ditching lectures, and not doing any work, this class will be hard. She's pretty easy and also leaves a large amount of cushion of extra credit points. If you put in the effort to get an A, you will definatley get an A.

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Dec 8, 2003

Go to Class and You'll LOVE her. She's so crazy!! Excited about bio and makes the class seem interesting. Take her if you can!

2.0
4.0
BIO100
Dec 12, 2003

There are 280 quiz pts, 150 ex/c pts, and 300 final pts. 150 ex/c pts!? Easy right. Wrong. About 100% of the class in the begining expected a A easy. I just checked the grades -final and more than half the class have under 200pts out of 430 pts.

3.0
2.0
101
Dec 12, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Dec 16, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Dec 17, 2003

The class was okay, we thought it would be easy with the way she formatted the class, but the final was worth 300 pts. We got lucky that she was late for the final or else I bet everyone would fail, b/c there was just way too much information.

1.0
5.0
BIO100
Jan 2, 2004

This class is hard, bad grading scale, very unfair

5.0
1.0
BIO100
Jul 26, 2004

whut can i say ...she is helpful, and really teaches stuff really well..we had a quiz everyday but that is because we are in summer school.i came in 4 days late and yet she understood that it was untentional. but other than that she is cool and easy.

2.0
3.0
BIO100
Aug 26, 2004

Dr. Martin is very strange. She didn't really have a plan for the class. It was like she was winging it. She called cytoplasm gopply gooply stuff. She used stupid examples. She was nice, but doesn't really teach too well.

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Sep 1, 2004

She is very good. Really recomend her. She is the only teacher for bio that i like. I got a B in the class but anyone can get an A. I think she is the best

1.0
5.0
BIO100
Sep 15, 2004

Save yourself and DONT take her class. >:( She's unclear about what she's looking for and gives attitude all the time...You may THINK that you're doing well in the class for the first half...but wait till the second half when everything goes downhill..

3.0
4.0
BIO100
Oct 21, 2004

grading scale is unclear...everyone thinks they can get an A...but if you miss one or two of the e-mail you seem to be screwed... the test people screwed up our finals and we got to take it in pairs. She is fun teacher... her examples suck except for the se lectures

2.0
3.0
101
Nov 10, 2004

dr. martin has real attitude-- watch out!!! you think that she likes you but then is a ****. her class isn't too hard tho, most of the time confusing.

2.0
3.0
BIO100
Jan 18, 2005

Shes the most disorganized teacher. dont take her if u dont have to. she doesnt know what shes doin. students correct her all the time. shes always late. on our final she was late and couldnt make enough copies (cuz she procrastinates) that she let us partner up for our final!!! shes crazy!!

1.0
5.0
BIO
Jul 15, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
BIO100
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2005

Overall an alright teacher. For Biology 100 during the summer quizzes were easy and came straight from the lecture maybe one question from the book. Don't wait until the final to go over the pre test. Study that mug and make corrections whenever possible. Other than that the class is easy and you may learn something too!

1.0
5.0
BIO100
Jul 20, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BIO100
Aug 21, 2005

Dr. Martin is an Angel. . . She will go out of her way to help you IF she sees that you are trying in her class. . .Her quizes were Easy and based off of her lectures, her exams at first seem difficulty but if you payed attetion and studied then its easy. . . I loved her notes; she is so organized with her notes and makes them easy to follow!

5.0
3.0
BIO100
Aug 8, 2005

She is an awesome Teacher!!! She really knows her stuff and is great at lending a helping hand to students in order to clarify ideas. She is a gifted Dr who somehow made a class like Biology an EXCITING Class and anyone that says other wise is either A) Asleep in class or B) Dont study so you have a bad grade and your mad at her. Just study!

4.0
3.0
BIO100
Sep 13, 2005

She is very kind a very funny. A few studnts got on her bad side and she was mean to them all semester. She tries her hardest to answer any of your questions. The tests are open note and book but make sure to be very specific on your answer. I hate science and slacked off and pulled a B. Only flat grades! No + or - which could be good or bad.

2.0
5.0
BIO577
Sep 30, 2005

This was the worse professor I've ever had. I thought I would love Embryology, but she ruined it for me. We started with 25 students, and ended the semester with 7. Only 1 person got a B, everyone else got C's, D's, & F's. After our final, we complained to the Dean, but apparently it didn't work, because from what I've heard, she's the Dean now???

1.0
5.0
BIO
Jan 25, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
BIO
Oct 25, 2005

I think she got caught in the flood or something...or maybe I was just hoping. Completely ignorant to her students...stay away.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Sep 2, 2007

I can't believe anyone didn't like Dr. Martin. She's fascinating, and she was nice enough to let me bring my paper to her house. She was very helpful, even outside of class. She's also just a genuinely nice person.

4.0
1.0
PSY250
Nov 29, 2007

Easy Cr/Nc class. Not a lot of work. Dr. Martin is sarcastic and entertaining, don't act out in class if you can't handle being humiliated. this class is very helpful for freshman science majors.

3.0
2.0
PSY250
Nov 30, 2007

Easy class but the teacher is very unorganized and all over the place. She gives random assignments and always passes out an attendance sheet every class so attendance is mandatory. Easy credit class...but the teacher is kinda crazyyyy

4.0
1.0
PSY250
Dec 28, 2007

Super easy cr/ncr class. Not very useful for the most part, but she did give me some information that I probably wouldn't have known about otherwise. There's not much work involved, and lots of "open discussion" in classes. She's really unorganized, but she means well. If you're choosing between this and some all-important class, take the other one

4.0
1.0
PSYCH250
May 11, 2008

she is probably one of the best professors to get to know on campus, she will help with anything to roommate dilemnas to withdrawals foom class, shes the example of a perfect advisor, strongly reccomend taking her class

5.0
1.0
PSY250
May 20, 2008

She is a sweet, funny, & awesome professor. She knows her stuff about the college & the class is extremely useful for your whole college & post-college plans. She is very helpful & easy to talk to. The work that was required was not difficult & very do-able.

5.0
1.0
PSY250
May 2, 2011

Dr. Martin is the greatest teacher I've encountered in San Diego State so far. She cares about her students a lot. She is always there when you need her and the psych 250 class is very helpful for the freshmans out there. Take her class if you can.

2.0
4.0
DEAN101
Grade: A-
May 17, 2016

There is definitely something off with her, mentally. She seemed all over the place and was very confusing. I would not recommend taking any class with her

4.0
2.0
GENS100
Jan 1, 2017
Would take again

Took a seminar class with Dean Martin. The class was easy and generally a good introduction to SDSU, but there were lots of assignments. If you ever need help or advice, she's great to go to! Way more helpful than the academic mentors and the major advisors.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BIO100NO
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I don't have her, never will have her for a class. I went in for a counseling session, because I'm not 100 percent sure what I want to do with my major. She made me feel completely STUPID because I was unsure. I was telling her my ideas and she would basically diss everything I had to say. If you want someone to make you feel stupid I highly recom

5.0
2.0
SCI200
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

I had Dr. Martin in a CR/NC class. She is funny, sweet, kind and helpful. She truly cares about her students. She provides a lot of good advice and information. I feel safe meeting up in her office because she's such a nice person. Though she is a tough grader, she actually read your papers and hunts down every mistake. Still, I really like her.

Tough Grader
Caring
Would take again
1.0
4.0
GENS100C
Jan 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

WARNING! Do not take her if you have University Seminar. Get out of that class as soon as possible. She will always try and be correct there is no point in discussing a situation because she thinks you are lazy or don't want to do the assignment. Half of my whole floor who had to take the University Seminar class almost failed.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
SCI200
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

This class is way too much work for just one credit. She is a fine teacher though.

1.0
1.0
SCIE200
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Great person but terribly incompetent professor. She offered no structure and was very unorganized which affected students for example when she fell behind in assigning us modules she made us catch up on two weeks worth of material in one day. The amount of work required does not match with the amount of units this is worth.

5.0
1.0
DEAN101
Jun 18, 2021
Would take again

I didn't have her for a class, but I had her for a counseling session. She was very nice and very thorough, and I don't know what I would have done without her help. She is clear and reasonable, but stern and does seem to expect the best from you (which is a great thing). I would love to take a class with her. :)

Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
GENS100C
Apr 11, 2022

Dr. Martin is strict, but she wants the best out of her students. I do agree with the previous comments that the workload feels like too much for a one unit and that she is a bit disorganized. While I would not take the class again, it gave a decent introduction to the university and its resources.

Lots of homework
2.0
2.0
SCI200
Grade: Not sure yet
May 24, 2022

The assignments were doable but the workload is absolutely ridiculous for just one unit!! She is very unorganized and rude. if you are behind it's very hard to catch up. I suggest not taking her SCI200 unless you're required to.

Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
GENS100C
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2023

For a 1 unit class, she was very difficult. Very stingy on how things are submitted (Ex. Pages not stapled together means points are taken off, and papers must be in her format). Rather rude when answering questions, though she says "it's just how I talk." She is also whatever the opposite of "online savvy" is.

2.0
3.0
GENS100
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2023

This professor is extremely unorganized and will never under any circumstances respond to an email you send even if the topic was discussed multiple times prior in class. Assigns an absurd amount of work for a 1 credit class that typically has zero assignments when it's taught by anyone else. Helpful material at times but overall rude.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
GENS100C
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2024

For a class that isn't even required for anyone's major, there is way too much work for this class. She expects way too much and is a tough grader. She provides great information but other than that I would not recommend this class. Drop it if you can!

3.0
3.0
SCI200
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 16, 2024

Way too much work for a 1 unit class. Dr. Martin had a condescending attitude towards most students who genuinely just wanted help or to clarify things. Extremely strict about grammar for written assignments. A positive about her is she's very knowledgable about the campus and school rules and procedures so she can answer your questions about that.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
BIOL246
Grade: A-
Feb 18, 2025

If you have the choice DO NOT take a class with her. She has extremely high expectations for a 1 credit course and never explicitly explains what is expected for assignments. Will remove points for absences. She is also extremely condescending towards students, for example, when students ask simple questions she replies with an arrogant tone.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
Audit/No Grade (3)
A- (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 10 reported grades
Audit/No Grade: 3
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
A: 2
Common Tags
Lots of homework (4)
Tough Grader (3)
Tough grader (3)
Participation matters (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (2)
So many papers (2)
Caring (1)
Would take again (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.45 avg change
Apr
May
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BIOL100

5.0

(2)

INTROBIO

5.0

(1)

PSY250

4.2

(5)

PSYCH250

4.0

(1)

DEAN101

3.5

(2)
+14 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BIO

5.0

BIO577

5.0

BIOL577

4.0

BIOL246

4.0

GENS100C

3.8

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