4.5

Florence Oxley

Biology - Austin Community College

4.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
81%
Would Retake
135
Reviews
4.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

81%

Would Retake

135

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What Students Say

Flo , now physiology and I can't express enough how much I love this professor

2305 - 5.0 rating

Flo is the BEST professor I've ever had - she's CLEAR, CONSISTENT, a PHENOMENAL COMMUNICATOR & FAIR

BIO1308 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

26%

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95% confidence
Based on 97 grades
Most common grades:
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B (20)
A+ (15)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 100 reported grades
A: 32
B: 20
A+: 15
A-: 9
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Caring (22)
Accessible outside class (22)
Participation matters (21)
Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
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Reviews (135)
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BIOLO1308
Nov 7, 2010

Really tried to make sure students understood the materiail. Made great analogies that helped with comprehension. Loved it when she showed us protein synthesis using people as amino acids and ribosomes. Would love to be able to take her for another class. She was great!

5.0
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BIO1308
Nov 7, 2010

Really tried to make sure students understood the material. Made great analogies that helped with comprehension. Loved it when she showed us protein synthesis using people as amino acids and ribosomes. Would love to be able to take her for another class. She was great!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1308
Dec 31, 2010

Flo was an awesome teacher! She made the class and the info so much fun to learn! She gives you her lecture notes and takes material from that for tests. Her analogies were fantastic and it made it so you could remember them while taking her tests. If you study hard and pay attention in class this class is an easy A!!

5.0
2.0
BIOL1406
Apr 21, 2011

This was her first time teaching this class, and she did a magnificent job. The material is really boring, but she is very passionate about it. The first prelabs are daunting, but that tapers off. You will spend 3 hours or more on many of the postlabs. Study her slides, do the questions at the end of the chapters in the book, get an A. Pretty easy.

5.0
5.0
BIO1409
Oct 26, 2011

This was a really hard class, but Flo did everything she could to help us learn the material. She was always available outside of class to help with the material (she even helped us get a study group together). I would take another class with this professor anytime!

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BIOL1309
Dec 4, 2011

flo is one of the best teachers i've taken thus far. her dry sense of humor makes the class stay aware and interactive. she's charismatic, straight forward, and extremely helpful. class consists of 4 tests with highly detailed powerpoint notes to study from and a narrowed study guide. made me really take a liking to biology for once. made an A

5.0
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BIO1309
Dec 5, 2011

i hate biology and the only reason I took this class was because it was required. But I really enjoyed prof flo. She made the class fun and relvcant to us. Liked that she shoiwed us videos to help us understand the material even tho they were really old. will tell my friends to take her for any biology classes they need!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1409
Jan 9, 2012

Great professor. She went out of her way to answer even our most off the wall questions. She has a larger than life personality which makes her impossible to ignore, and fun to pay attention to. It's the first time I wished that a class would never end!

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BIOL1409
Mar 6, 2012

She is one of the most helpful profs I have EVER had at ACC. I actually thought she was so helpful I recommended her for the Teacher Excellence Award. She makes biology fun for everyone in the class and she is teaching useful things. You will leave the class with a new respect for learning and feel like you can broaden your horizons more than befor

5.0
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BIOL1308
May 31, 2012

The best Professor ever! She went above and beyond to help anyone that needed or wanted it. I have been out of school for over 20yrs and she made the transitions easier for me and I passed my anatomy test first time all due to her amazing willingness to help. She needs to be cloned if all cared this much, the world would be better.

5.0
1.0
BIOL1408
Jul 25, 2012

Flo is a great teacher! She makes the subject matter easy to understand and thoroughly answers any questions you may have. She is also very funny and cares a lot about her students. I definitely would recommend her to anyone!

5.0
4.0
BIOL1409
Aug 13, 2012

A lot of weekly work, but lectures and labs are really fun and interesting. She is extremely clear about what to expect and really organized. I really enjoyed her class. You will have to work hard but you will learn a lot and have fun. Don't miss class! (I made an A on everything, but made a B in class because of attendance).

5.0
2.0
BIO1409
Aug 14, 2012

Super sweet, understanding, nice, & super motivating! She knows her stuff and if she doesn't, she'll find an answer for next class time. I would most definitely recommend her!!!

5.0
3.0
BIO1308
Oct 22, 2012

She is amazing. Will stay late to tutor if needed. She once waited for me while I went to my last class! Emails all the notes and clear about whats on the test. Enjoys teaching, you can tell. Read the book, study the notes she gives, ask for help if you don't understand. She makes it hard to fail as long as you make the effort.

5.0
2.0
BIO1309
Dec 15, 2012

Flo is a GREAT teacher and sincerely cares about her students. She has fun teaching. There are study guides for each test and she emails the notes or posts them on Blackboard for you to print off and follow along in class during lecture. Flo is witty, easy to listen to and willing to do whatever she can to help you succeed in her class. LOVED her!

5.0
2.0
BIOL1308
Jan 2, 2013

Flow is an amazing professor! This class was the best thing that happened to me. My class was very talkative so we got a bit behind. 5 test, 10 quizzes. & she drops your lowest test score! She gives you everything you need to succeed! I passed the Anat. and Phys. assessment test on the first try! Got an A in her class!

5.0
3.0
BIOL1408
Jan 8, 2013

AWESOME TEACHER! Her students are her priority! Always willing to listen and answer all questions. She will go out of her way to help students understand. Great Professor! You dont need a book she goes based off her lecture notes. Passed her class along with BOTH A & P test

5.0
2.0
BIO1408
May 11, 2013

She is like your favorite teacher in high school. She is so helpful and really wants you to succeed. She is hilarious and makes everything interesting. She is the best prof I have had at ACC and I am terrible at Science. Her test are pretty easy. Overall I will take her again..even if its just for fun!

5.0
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BIO1309
Sep 2, 2013

Flo is the BEST teacher out there, I am terrible at science but she helped so much. She literally stayed after class for as long as I needed until I understood the material. I wish I xould take her for every course I had. Love you Mrs Flo!!!! =)

5.0
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BIO1308
Dec 16, 2013

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SUCH A FUN SEMESTER ! I NEVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO BE SO SUCCESSFUL IN A BIOLOGY CLASS ! IT HAS DEF. BECAME MORE INTERESTING TO ME ! IM GOING TO MISS YOU !

5.0
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BIOL1401
Jan 14, 2014

I absolutely hate science with a passion, but Flo made me love it. She is so interesting & fun. She is genuine & wants all of her students to make an A. I found it helpful to pay attention to her lectures. Tests are fairly easy, you just have to study the review she gives. I would take her for ALL my sciences classes. Best professor hands down.

5.0
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BIOL1308
May 27, 2014

Dr. Flo was awesome! This class is not required, but it will help anyone taking A&P and other classes down the road. Does not use book, but it can help you for additional info. She cares about what she does and helping students learn to better themselves for the future. She gives you all the info and notes to use. She rocks! Take her class!!!!!!!

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BIOL1308
Nov 17, 2014

she'll never make you feel stupid &shes hilarious and sweet. she prints out reviews for you and emails regularly to update you on the schedule. just read her emails, follow the links to her reviewspractice exams and you'll do fine. dont even have to show up to class because all her material is usually online but her lectures are so worth attending

5.0
2.0
BIO1409
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2014

Flo is the best professor that I have had so far. She is a professor that really cares about her students and makes learning VERY FUN! She started off one class singing The Big Bang Theory theme song to introduce that day's lecture. The book is helpful, BUT her lecture notes are on the site for download and EXTREMELY CLEAR. BEST CLASS EVER!

5.0
3.0
1308
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2014

I was on my way towards a career in nursing until I took her class, now I'm pursuing Biology. "Flo" is the single greatest professor I've ever had. Yesterday she held a tutoring session that lasted 8 hours for whoever wanted to come, even if you weren't in her class. Did I mention it was on a Saturday? And that she spend $60 to buy us all pizza?

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Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

I love Dr. Flo! She's like a kindergarten teacher for adults. I mean that in the best way possible. She gives you candy if you participate in class, we made DNA out of twislers and marshmallows, and she would hold your hand through the entire class if you needed her to. She makes science fun, it's very well organized, and she is adorably nerdy!

5.0
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1308
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

Dr. Flo is the best teacher I've ever had anywhere. She is a wonderful professor and an amazing human being. I've never seen a professor who wants her students to succeed as much as Dr. Flo. She inspired me to be a better student. Professors like her are once in a blue moon.

5.0
3.0
1308
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

I would definitely take a class from Dr. Flo again. She really cares about her students. Great sense of humor. Always up beat and happy. Makes Biology interesting.

5.0
1.0
BIO1308
Jan 12, 2015

One of the best professors I've ever had. You don't have to spend much time at all studying, yet at the same time you'll feel like you've taken away something from the class since Flo makes it simple for you to understand. Her speech is very clear and she is fun to take as well. Highly recommend her.

5.0
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BIO1308
May 6, 2015

Dr. Flo is hands down the best professor I have ever had the honor of learning from! She blew every professor out of the water with her professionalism, her fun and engaging classes, and her ability to teach to every different and unique mind out there!!

5.0
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BIO1408
Grade: A-
Jul 7, 2015

love her! very funny, and informative. makes class entertaining and understandable. gives practice tests for lecture and lab tests but you still need to study. would definitely take again.

5.0
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1308
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2015

She has great lectures, tests are easy if you study, gives homework to bring grade up, quizes bring grades up also. Really and truly cares about her students. Got an A

5.0
2.0
1308
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2015

Dr. Flo has great teaching methods. She is always open to helping you out, but also gives you that push so that you're not riding on someones shirt tail. She always has an interesting way to put things into perspective so that you understand it and remember it. I look forward to taking other classes that she instructs.

5.0
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1308
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2015

Makes the class so much fun. She gives clear instructions and only asks you to know the basics. You will walk away from each lecture fully understanding what you went over that day. Can't wait to take her classes again

4.0
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1308
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2015

Dr. Flo is awesome! Her class is not an easy A but she makes the class interesting and fun. If you ask for help, she'll help until you understand. You have to work for your grade.

5.0
3.0
2305
Oct 27, 2015

I took biology 1308 with Dr. Flo , now physiology and I can't express enough how much I love this professor! She's is so caring and passionate about her job. Her exams are not tricky because she say her job is to teach you and help you learn, not trick you. Take her she's awesome!

5.0
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BIO1308
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2015

Professor Flo, Is Outstanding! people should feel privileged to be her student. Very well organized and is always there for you. You have to do the homework in order to pass the class. If you activity participate in class you will get extra credit. She will work with you if u fall behind but you will WORK for your grade this is NOT a blow off class

5.0
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BIO1308
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2015

Dr. Flo is the BEST professor I've ever had - she's CLEAR, CONSISTENT, a PHENOMENAL COMMUNICATOR & FAIR. If you show up for class, participate and do the homework, there's no reason an "A" shouldn't be within reach. From fun, engaging & informative lectures to spurring her students on towards the foundation in Biology we need, she's second to none!

5.0
1.0
BIO1308
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2016

Professor Flo is awesome! Very good at teaching. She makes an effort to make sure her students have the best possible chance to succeed. Will go out of her way to help students. Clear, Easy lectures. The book wasnt useful, so i wouldnt waste the money on it. If you show up to class and participate, this is an easy A! Would definitely take again!

5.0
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BIO1308
Grade: A
May 18, 2016

I never cared for any type of science class until Professor Oxley!!! She made biology fun and easy(ier)to understand. This class does require a substantial amount of studying if you want an A (I used flash cards), but the tests are set up to make sure you really grasp the information so make sure to study thoroughly. I'm taking her again for A&P.

5.0
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BIOL2305
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Flo was amazing! Her class is difficult and you really have to work for it! Her tests are clear and you know what to expect because her study guides are key. She really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. She is funny in her lectures. Power points cover all the material, which is a lot, so be prepared to work.

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO1407
Grade: A+
Aug 18, 2016
Would take again

She loves people going to her office hours to ask questions. The lectures are awesome so don't forget to bring a recorder, it will come in handy. She gives a practice test with the key so the test questions shouldn't be surprising. The lecture quizzes are fair. There are many opportunities to gain extra bonus points. Material dry BUT lecture fun

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO1408
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2016
Would take again

This is an amazing women and teacher. It is funny how those things seem to go hand in hand. The intrusion was top notch and her level of genuine care and practicality is refreshing. Treat yourself and take her class.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO2404
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Flo is amazingly understanding. Genuinely cares about you & things that happen in life outside of class. Stay on a schedule, do the work, go to open labs, ask questions. Modules are dry so get details from text. Make a live binder of your own notes. Practice memorizing muscles & bones before semester starts. Use youtube & crash course.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
1.0
BIO1308
Apr 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Oxley did not correctly tally up all of my points for an exam and she took forever to change it.

5.0
4.0
BIO1308
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor. Always avalable to answer questions in and out of class. Graded exams really fast. Got them back the next class day. Best professor ever!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO1308
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Flo is a great teacher and has a lot of enthusiasm

4.0
2.0
BIO2401
Grade: A+
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Great professor and an easy A. If you don't need to fully understand Anatomy and Physiology for your career and just need it for the credit she is the professor to take. She doesn't get too deep about subjects but gives you all you need for the tests. Easy class if you show up everyday and study a little outside of class.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO2401
Grade: B
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher. This is my second time taking this class and I was finally able to understand the physiolgy stuff. Dr. Flo is able to make really hard things easy to understand. She relates stuff to regular things and is more than willing to go over stuff during office hours if you don't get it in class. Am trying to get in her AP 2 class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
BIO2401
Grade: B
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Tough class, great teacher. Totally scared to take this class, but Flo made it easy to understand the materials. Provides review materials before each exam and lab practical. Was always available to help even when it wasn't her regular office hours (she met me at a Starbucks near where I live. Had to buy her a cup of coofee, but that was OK.).

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BIO2401
Grade: C
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Took this class online and attended labs with Dr. Flo on Saturdays. Would not have passed this class without her. Before every lab, she would give a 15-20 minute lecture over the week's material and tied it into the lab exercises we were supposed to do that day. Will never take another online biology course, but will take another class with her.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A+
May 31, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Flo is by far the best professor I've ever had. She was great at coming up with analogies and examples that would help us easily understand the material. She always made herself available for office hours or extra lab time, even allowing us to sit in on other classes labs to review more. Gives extra credit,and lots of quizzes to help the grade.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
BIOL1406
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr Flo is literally sent from heaven! I took her for Bio 1406 in the summer. Yes it was a lot of work but trust me I learnt more from her than when I took bio 311c at UT (which I dropped). I read her reviews ahead and decided to take her at Highland even though it was farther from my side. Take her you won't regret it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1308
Grade: B
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Flo is one of the best teachers I've ever had in my 7 years of being in college. Coming into her class I had no prior knowledge of Bio from high school or elsewhere. She breaks everything down and is always willing to help you. She's a one of a kind teacher and I'm hoping to get her for 1406 in the future. Take her for everything you can!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIOL1406
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Flo is an amazing professor i have ever been with. I felt so lucky to be in her class. She goes miles away to help students. Students matter a lot for her. It feels like she is truly there for student's career. She is very knowledgeable professor and she is always accessible for students. She never says no to help students. Take her classes.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIOL1406
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Oxley is a great professor. Take her classes if you get chances you will never regret. Students are everything for her; she can stay late in office or come early in office for students. She would find millions of ways to help students. She is an amazing professor.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIOL2404
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Oxley is not the best professor. She doesnt teach, she just reads the powerpoint. Her notes are confusing and constantly have mistakes.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
5.0
BIOL2402
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Flo was a life saver for me this semester. This was the hardest class I have taken in my college career and she was there for me every step of the way. She met with me outside of class and outside of her regularly scheduled office hours if I needed help. Wish she taught microbiology.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
5.0
BIO1308
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

This is the second time Ive taken this class. The first time around it could have been a foreign language. I didnt get anything. This time, I got it the first time around and it was because of Dr. Flo. I passed the AandP exam on my first try with a 95. Thank You, Dr. Flo

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BIOL1411
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

Needed a biology to graduate ad didn't think a class about plants could be so hard. It was but it wasn't because Dr. Flo made it really interesting. My grandmother won't let me go into her garden anymore because I keep tearing her flowers apart to look at the insides. Best class ever!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BIOL1308
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Flo is a good professor, but her class is hard. As long as you do the homework and assignments you will be fine. Also, study objectives very well before the test, because what ever is covered on the test is just all from your objectives.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO1308
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Flo is amazing, and she will meet with you to help you understand mistakes--so take advantage of it! She gives extra credit. I would recommend getting a tutor outside of class due to the overflow of information to learn and master. Study groups are great. It is a lot of material.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Flo taught the lab portion of my A&P 1 class. She really wants us to learn and emphatically encourages her students to ask her for help when they need it. She knows her stuff and is open to feedback from students and is willing to make adjustments if they will help students to master the material.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Professor Flo is overall a great person who cares about her students. She makes the information understandable. She is pretty disorganized with her grading and I bugged her a million times to fix incorrect grades. Other than incorrect grades and running behind sometimes, she was a great professor and person. I would take her again.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO1308
Grade: Rather not say
May 22, 2018
Would take again

Show up and youll pass.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
5.0
AP2401
Grade: C+
Jun 2, 2018
Would take again

Very Hard class. Be prepared and on your A game. She's an amazing professor, she loves what she teaches and the material is always interesting but lots and lots of studying required. If you want a good grade in here than you will need to sacrifice everything fun in your life.

Tough Grader
Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
BIO1308
Grade: C-
Aug 26, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Flo was great. Her lectures are slideshows, you have modules online with quizzes to do. She has proficiency checks. 4 unit exams. 1 comprehensive exam (can be used to replace a low unit exam grade). She has notes & objectives which will definitely help. ASK QUESTIONS!! She gives points out to people who answer questions in class.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BIO1308
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Coley is a great professor. If you do the study guides before her lectures, it makes the class extremely easy! She likes participation and rewards you by giving extra points on tests. Do the study guides, show up for lectures and it will be very easy to earn an A in her class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO2402
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

I lOVE flo! She Genuinely cares about her students, and does the very best she can in helping them. The material we cover is very hard, but she gave us most of the material we needed to understand. She does make you think, and earn your grade. I would re-take flo again if i could.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIOL1411
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

There was a lot to learn but she did a great job making it fun. You'll definitely have to study, but the first day she scares you into thinking she's the hardest professor out there. Far from it. I loved taking her class and would definitely take her other courses

Hilarious
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOL2402
Grade: B
May 16, 2019
Would take again

I took Dr. Oxley for Bio 1308, 2401, and 2402. I think that she is an AMAZING professor. Definitely stay on top of your grades with her, go to office hours, and don't be afraid to ask for help. She will help you, but ONLY if you ask for it. Do the objectives on her notes or you won't pass!

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO1308
Grade: A+
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Flo is AMAZING! I had her for A&P I. She's a great teacher and always gives great examples of the topic she is lecturing about. She is a bit moody and she is very outspoken & blunt. The material is not hard, but there is A LOT to learn. She gives point for correct answers in lecture. She is just amazing. I highly recommend taking her class!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
BIOL2402
Grade: B
Oct 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Flo is fun and caring, but that isn't enough. No matter how much I studied, I still felt very unprepared for her exams. I talked to her and still felt like I didnt know how to prepare. I understood the material and did great in A&P 1, I just feel like she would over complicate things and ask tricky questions. Lab wasnt too hard, like A&P 1

Participation matters
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Flo is an amazing professor, she cares about her students and loves to joke with them. If you have issue with things reach out to her she will help you reach your goal. Participate in class and answer questions she gives you extra point for upcoming exams. Oh and she brings chocolate to lecture class and peppermints on test day!

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIOL1401
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Oxley is one of the best A&P teachers around!! I learned so much! She is super supportive and accessible. Her talent for teaching, coupled with her fantastic health science knowledge, makes her the professor you NEED to take. A&P is hard, but with her as your teacher you can thrive.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
BIOL1411
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Ungodly amounts of difficult work to do. Unorganized so that the class calendar quickly became unusable. Impossible to stay on top of your grades (had 150/10 on an assignment for weeks) Made us sign up for & pay 3rd party app to do our work. Quickly burned out as she focused so much on microbiology for so long that I thought it was the wrong class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
BIO1411
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Flo, while SO sweet, is a stressful prof to have. Her grading was all over the place (grading twice for the same thing, marking correct answers wrong, etc.). She would sometimes say or write the wrong info during class, then retract it, which was confusing. Her class felt very on-the-fly and unorganized. But, she is super sweet and hilarious.

Hilarious
Caring
2.0
3.0
BIOL1411
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

During lectures Dr. Flo was personable & is excited to teach but she is not suited for online class. She answers emails sporadically. Mistakes are plenty and had huge negative impacts on the learning experience. Disorganized to the point of the class feeling like pure chaos. Unclear grading, assignments given at random. 0/10 wasnt worth it.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO1309
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

I LOOOOOOVED Dr. Flo! It was a hard class but the lectures and outlines given help a lot. I recommend attending ALL classes, you won't regret it she is tons of fun. She challenges you but makes BIO understandable for everyone that wants to learn. The outlines and PowerPoint helped with all the exams. I recommend using all that and using Quizlet.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO1309
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Flo is an amazing professor! Even online, her lectures are really fun and I actually learned stuff, haha. She provided notes for us to fill during her lectures which is also what she based her test questions on. Ask questions, keep up with your notes, also make a class groupme in case you don't. Do that and you'll pass her class :D

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIOLOGY1406
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

She is so kind, I was a bit timid at the beginning. She loves to talk to her students and connect with them. She wants you to learn. She is flexible and communicates well with students. She is very very kind I cant emphasize enough, if you take her please treat her right. Colleges need more professors like her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
2.0
3.0
BIOL1409
Jan 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Flo seemed like a good choice but... She was so on edge and mad at us that we ended up reporting her for humiliating a student. Maybe she would be good if she was in person. She did give us several days to start online quizzes & tests. But the due dates were confusing and she released the group lab info sporadically. Her lectures were good.

Lots of homework
Group projects
5.0
4.0
BIO1409
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2021
Would take again

A little disorganized, but really knows her stuff. Lotsof good examples for things. Liked her personal stories about stuff. Covid made this a tough class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
BIOL1406
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2021
Would take again

Best class. Best professor ever. I had taken this class serval years ago and di not do well at all. When Dr. Flo explained stuff, I understood it right away. She was willing to stay after class to explain stuff I din't get right away and was ailling to put practicve problems together for me. Would take her again in a hot minute!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIOL1411
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2021
Would take again

A science course that includes a lab is hard to teach online and keep students engaged without being hands on. I think Dr. Flo did a great job with turning her course materials into online content and to keep this course as normal as possible for all students.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Mar 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

As some others pointed out, Dr. Flo is friendly and interacts with students a lot, but that's not enough when it comes to such difficult and critical subject matter. She was disorganized, inconsistent and chaotic on her best days. There was no rhythm to the assignments or exams and despite being a 4.0 student before this class, I never caught on.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO2401
Grade: C+
Mar 10, 2021
Would take again

Great class. Great professor. Patient, always available, even on weekends, and very helpful. Considering we missed a week of class because of weather, thought she did a great job of getting us caught up and back on track. Not sure which class other student was in, but it wasn't the class I was in. Hoping to take her for AP2 in the fall.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO2401
Grade: B
Mar 10, 2021
Would take again

Considering I didn't sign up for an online class and we lost a whole week of time for an 8 week course due to weather, thought she did an amazing job. Lectures were fun and informative. Exams reflected material discussed in class, which has not been my experience with other professors. Would take her class in a heartbeat.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
5.0
BIO2401
Grade: B
Mar 10, 2021
Would take again

Best professor ever. Wish she taught micro.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
5.0
BIO2401
Grade: C
Mar 12, 2021
Would take again

This was an 8 week course that turned into a 7 week course because of weather. Hardest class I've ever taken. The ONLY good thing about the class was Dr. Flo. She kept us on track, was flexible with deadlines, and ALWAYS available outside of class. She even met with me on a Sunday to talk about grades. Squeaked by with a C. Thank you, Dr. Flo.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIOL2402
Grade: B
May 20, 2021
Would take again

If you did show up to class, she'd give extra credit at times. Homework assignments and quizzes are through Mastering A&P. Which helps because the test have some of the same questions. She was fast at responding emails.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
BIOL1406
Grade: B
Aug 4, 2021
Would take again

I took her for an 8 week summer class. It was tough, and she makes you work for that grade, but she has student notes you can fill out during lecture along with videos. There are times there wrong info is put out, so don't be afraid to point it out. Also offers points that can be used to the test itself.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BIOL1411
Grade: B+
Nov 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take for an online class. Technical issues all semester long. Deadlines unclear, lectures unorganized, schedule nonexistent. Testing on a site you have to pay for. e-mail was consistent but it was often difficult to pin point what was important because there so much information. So much stress for a class I was excited about in the beginning

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL1411
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

Great lectures. Willing to answer questions. Organized. Fast turnaround on exams and assignments. Sent email reminders of assignments right after class to keep us on track. Was available outside her regular office hours. Responded to emails fast. Yes, there were lots of technical issues, but she did everything she could to solve them quickly.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
BIO1409
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Botany. Beginning was good, then she became very unorganized, did not follow the syllabus, we got very behind and she crammed 10 quizzes 2 labs into finals week it was very stressful. She doesnt know how to use Blackboard, or online materials. Labs and quizzes are easy if you study and the material is very interesting, but damn that was stressful

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIOL1409
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

I looked forward to this class every day. Fun lectures. Information was presented in a way that we could understand and she explained material in several different ways. Had us working in lab groups to complete labs, which I really appreciated. Extra credit given for participating in class. REALLY great experience. Am taking her for BIOL 1408.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIOL1411
Grade: C
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

This was the first biology course I've ever taken in college. While it did not make me change my major, I enjoyed it a lot. Who knew plants were so cool? Dr. Flo is fun, open to questions, and great at presenting the info in a way that I could understand. Super person. Super teacher.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIO1409
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Lots of material to learn. She made it so easy. Quizzes helped set you up to take the lecture exams and lab practicals. Gave extra credit for participating in class. If I was a biology major, would take her again in a heart beat!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO1409
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Oxley is an excellent lecturer (thorough, entertaining, encourages questions and discussion). All the information that you need for the labs/quizzes/exams are presented in the lectures. Quizzes and labs are helpful study tools for the exams. She grades fairly and the work load is manageable. Would absolutely take another class with her!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1409
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

DR FLO IS THE BEST! Technology can be a downfall but she overcomes all of those challenges elegantly. You have to attend lectures and labs but trust me she makes it worth your while! Lots of chances for extra credit too. Take her class! I took Flo for BIOL1411 (general botany) but this website did not give me that option to choose^

Lots of homework
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
BIOL1409
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Botany 1411: Dr. Flo is amazing! She is fair, caring and wants you to pass her class. Take her class, just not on line. We had many technical issues with ever changing due dates, making this class very stressful. It's a lot of information, but the quizzes were very helpful for the exams. She also offers extra credit for participation.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIO1406
May 5, 2022

Bad w/ technology. Unorganized, we got off schedule which made finals weeks a nightmare. Cusses and short tempered. No test reviews. Unclear on what tests would cover. INCONSISTENT GRADING STYLE Do not take this class with her

5.0
3.0
BIO1309
Grade: B
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Great professor that cares for students! Very interactive and always pauses for any questions during lectures. Would take her again in a minute!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
BIO1409
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Lessons were very informative and interesting. Great at relating lesson content to everyday life and using analogies to help students understand content better. Welcomes and encourages student questions and class discussion. I genuinely enjoyed being in class every session and I learned a lot.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO1406
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

The class is hard, but Dr. Flo is an excellent teacher. I am happy I chose Dr. Flo because she was the exact teaching style I was looking for! Things are explained in a way that makes sense for a student, especially when it is our first time learning the material. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO1406
Grade: B+
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Great teacher! I took this class because my A&P I teacher did not explain things very well and I felt like there was quite a bit I had missed. Retook AP1 and got an A. All because of Dr. Flo. Thank you Dr. Flo

5.0
3.0
BIO1309
Grade: A
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Flo really cares about her students. She is always available to talk to and she can explain hard things in a way that you can understand. She also has some cool articles that she shares with her students. I highly recommend her to anybody who wants to take a biology course.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BIO2404
Grade: A+
May 13, 2022

Please do not take her classes!! She is not good with technology, she is a tough grader, passive aggressive, throws things during class, talks to you like you are dumb, the list goes on! For finals week, she did not want to talk to me about my grades until I insisted she helped me. She imputed my grade incorrectly by 26 points!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 20, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Flo is a top notch educator! Her passion for Biology is apparent in every lecture. Not only is she engaging and enthusiastic, but she cares about the success of each of her students. There are definitely lazier instructors who will give you a B and push you into higher levels, but Dr Flo really lays the foundation for a well educated student.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO1308
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

This professor is simply amazing. She explains the complex biological systems very well, and she's hilarious as she does it. She's very down-to-earth and she understands what it's like to be a student. She's passionate about the subject and she's passionate about teaching students about the biological miracles of life. I can't recommend her more!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO1409
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

I took Dr Flo for A&P 1&2 as well, I loved her so much! Amazing professor, great lectures, makes sure you know and understand the material vs just talking through class, answers questions great, is very easy to get in touch with, her tests are not hard, very straightforward. She is so funny, personable, wants you to succeed but put in your work!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO1411
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2023
Would take again

I loved taking Botany with Dr. Flo. It was extremely challenging, but meeting a professor with so much knowledge and passion was a great experience. If you find the subject interesting, then definitely take her class. The tests can be difficult and require a lot of studying. The quizzes are pretty easy and open book.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1407
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Flo is the best prof Ive ever had! She is very funny and sweet and genuinely cares for her students to do good. If you need help or struggling just talk to her as she is very understanding and helpful. I wish I could take all her classes. Her final exam is 50 random review questions and replaces lowest grade which helped me go from a B to an A.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO1411
Grade: A-
Apr 7, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Flo is an awesome teacher! She explains things really well and is a fun instructor to learn from. She expects punctuality/attendance because there's a lot of material to go over. She makes adjustments when needed. This class was so interesting, and she did a great job of teaching! She is also silly, which made the class more fun.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: B
May 9, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Flo was awesome, she wants all her students to succeed. She helps you if you need it. You can tell she cares about her students. She makes the class fun and if you pay attention you will pass. If you do not like science related classes, she makes it interesting and easier to learn.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Flo is an amazing professor- I learned so much in her class. It definitely takes time and work if you want a good grade. All grades are from online quizzes, 4 tests, and lab reports. Study hard for the tests. She is so willing to help and cares for her students.

5.0
3.0
BIO1407
Grade: A-
May 31, 2024
Would take again

Second time taking Dr. Flo. I would recommend taking her class. Her study guides are very helpful, tests are (mostly) straight from the powerpoints. However, you definitely have to study a lot to do well or even pass. Sometimes she makes mistakes with calculating points but just have grace for her and she's willing to correct it. Not a tough grader

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2024
Would take again

Shes a great professor. The course is material heavy because it's science. For the kids who want to go on to nursing school or medical school, she's your teacher. If she enters your grade in wrong just tell her and she fixes it right away. She's very willing to help anyone. She makes things easier to understand. I'm taking next bio course with her

5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Flo is dedicated to helping students succeed. While the class requires time and effort, her engaging lectures and willingness to assist make the material more accessible. unstuck ai was a game-changer for exam prep.

5.0
4.0
BIO1406
Grade: D+
Jan 10, 2025
Would take again

The material was tough and I had a rough start to the class. But Dr. Flo cares about her students and would reach out if you were not doing well in the class. She is the one that encouraged me to get accommodations. If you communicate with her, she will do everything she can to help you.

Participation matters
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
BIO1407
Feb 16, 2025

Told me to hush when I went to her office hours. Doesn't grade things in time, so I can't look at what the correct answers are to use on tests. TONS of lecture slides that are almost ALL are unnecessary so it's unclear what is on the exams. "practice tests" don't correlate to the exams. would not recommend.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1407
Grade: C-
Apr 6, 2025

Awful lectures. Always behind on lectures. no time to review or even think before the test. So slow teaching lectures giving unnecessary info. Waste of time. Tests are very difficult + WILL bring your grade down lots. No make up tests or anything. So difficult to get a passing grade on tests. Do NOT take her class.Don't waste your money and time.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO1407
Grade: C
Apr 6, 2025

just don't take her classes. listen to me and just don't. trust bro trust

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1407
Grade: C+
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

Best biology professor at ACC. She has high standards but makes every effort to help you reach them. Worked with me when I got sick and missed several classes and an exam.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO1407
Grade: B-
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

She really cares about her students. Is able to break hard concepts down so that people can understand. Has lots of examples. Let's people contribute to the discussion. If she doesn't know the answer to a question, she gives us time to look it up and share it with the rest of the class.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1407
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Flo is awesome! Class is always a lot of fun with great information. Uses lots of examples and listens when students want to talk. Prepares review sheets and practice exams for all the exams which really helps you focus on what to learn. Also, gives practice lab practicals. Overall, a great teacher. Take her. You won't regret it.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: A-
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

Material wasn't hard, just really complex and a lot of it at times. But she took her time and explained it several different ways to make sure we got it. If a student was still having trouble, she invites (makes) you come to her office hours and works with you one on one. If you can't come to her office hours, she will make time to meet you.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

I love this professor! Her lectures were easy to understand even when the material was hard, and she always made time for questions. Lectures and student notes were posted online. Would let you follow her down to her office after class if you couldn't make her office hours.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

Great professor. Would recommend to anyone.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
BIO1407
Grade: C+
Apr 27, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely loved taking her class and will 100% take her courses as I move up in the Biology department

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO1406
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Flo is the best science teacher at ACC. There were people in my class driving all the way from Round Rock to Hays campus for a 7:30am class because she is worth the drive. There was a book but it doesn't matter if you read it. All that really matters are the lectures & power points. Study from the Power Points and do the practice exams.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
4.0
BIO1406
Grade: B+
May 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr.Flo is one of the best teachers Ive ever had. The class is not easy by any means, but if you are smart about how you study it's not hard to do well. I found the grade I received to be very reflective if the amount of work I put in and I think others would find the same. Overall 10/10 Dr.Flo is awesome! P.S the tests are easier than you'd think

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO1407
Grade: A
May 19, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Flo is a very caring professor who wants students to do well. She gives good lectures and posts the PowerPoints online. However, if you want to get a good grade, be prepared to visit her office a lot. She makes mistakes but is happy to fix them when you point them out to her.

Hilarious
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
5.0
BIO1406
Grade: B
Nov 22, 2025

This was genuinely the hardest class I've ever taken, and I'm also a student at UT Austin

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO1406
Grade: F
Dec 19, 2025

Prof. was an amazing teacher but she was BAD at grading. She never kept up with grades, there is no point of adding the extra points since she is never going to add them to the final score. Also, if you don't pass at least 3/4 tests and 2 Lab Practical you basically failed the class. GOOD LUCK.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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