Very clear and well-paced lectures. Excellent use of examples. Notes based on well-outlined powerpoint slides. Tests just over lecture notes. Very willing to help and answer questions in and out of class.

She explains things slowly and deliberately, making for a pretty easy class.

She is the sweetest person.Don't be fooled though, nice doesn't = easy.If you are looking for an easy A, I wouldn't reccomend her. Otherwise, she is extremely helpful and concerned with students understanding of material.Good lectures,very enthusiastic.

A really kind person, also a good teacher. Lectures were well structured and covered only the meaningful information and didn't dwell on little details or unrelated topics. Very good understanding of student comprehension.

She is an incredible professor and really cares for her students. She encourages office hours! Her class is not an easy A, but she gives out study guides of all the material you are responsible to know. She also gives out extra credit!

Very nice woman. Watch out for her husband though, he's creepy.

Great teacher! As long as you understand the concepts she lectures about and complete the study guides, you are on your way to an A. You do get a lot from this class :]

i really think she is a great teacher. she is young and probably just getting in to it, but without knowing anything about bio before the class, im getting an A. i have also heard that the other 101 teacher in spring 2005 was A LOT more work. much harder that connell. i would tell ya to take bio from connell (plus she's easy on the eyes)

She was my lab instructor for Biol 349. She was super helpful and very nice. She didn't write our quizes, because Lapsansky did, but she did an excellent job teaching the lab section so the quizes weren't too difficult. She was helpful in answering questions in lab and I really enjoyed lab with her as an instructor.

Connell does an excellent job of explaining things and simplifying them so the students understand. Her class is easy but you still learn new and interesting things.

really helpful, nice, gives extra credit opportunities

connell is super awesome. i bombed the first test, and she totally helped me out and i smoked the second one. i don't know what others are talking about. she totally can rephrase and re-explain and is always available for help. a great prof.

This class is my least favorite class so far. The tests are way too hard. At least she gives extra credit. Other than that, she is a hot teacher and is really nice and helpful.

This was a 101 class? It felt like we were expected to learn an memorize things that were way beyond basic introductory biology concepts. Attending the class is mandatory because she often offers extra credit only in class. Has nothing to do with her teaching, but she has a terribly annoying laugh.

She seems like she should be a kindergarten teacher. That could be good or bad depending on how you like to be treated. She is the easiest science teacher I have had so far. As long as you study and go to class you should be fine. The final is kinda hard because of the material covered. Labs are easy A's I got a B altogether.

her lectures are very clear and i believe she's good at teaching 101-- easy to understand. tests can be difficult if you don't review the study guide. i used the book maybe twice the whole quarter, so i wouldn't recommend buying it.

The tests are harder then I expected them to be, but she offers allot of extra credit for coming to class which kind of makes up for it. She is really good at explaining concepts, or re-phrasing them in her lectures to help you understand. Overall, it way an O.K. course.

Connell is nice and tries to ensure students are following the material; she'll even address questions to the class, although sometimes it takes 5 miutes for 1 kid out of 200 to answer.

Connell is very enthusiastic about Bio, which makes this course pretty interesting. The book is no help, and Connell's lectures are pretty detailed, so unless you've got a friend who takes really good notes, I recommend going to class. Also, print out all the worksheets before lecture, it is a pain to copy them while she's lecturing. Lab is simple.

Best prof ever! Read the book, study hard and you'll do well. She is amazing at helping you and the clarity of her topics is crystal clear. Take her--- YOU WON'T REGRET IT!

I'm currently taking the class.... all i have to say is what the hell is going on? Lectures are boring. She teaches like her students are elementary, and tests like they're bio majors. Study guides don't help, but extra credit is a plus...

Awesome teacher, really nice lady. But, like people have said.. her Bio 101 class is pretty tough for 100-level. Granted, I also shouldn't have thought I could really go every day for an 8am lecture class that's 50 minutes long. If you can go to class every day and are interested in Biology, definitely take her.

Fun teacher; easy tests if you study regularly; attendance is mandatory since the exams are based solely off her lectures. She's pretty enthusiastic on the subject, which is nice at 8am in the morning. Again, a few minutes of studying every day will guarantee you a good grade (cramming does not work well).

DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK. This is a decent class. If you go every day, you will understand the material. Look over the powerpoints to study. You need to study a lot and understand everything really well, so get help. It is a difficult class to get the grade, but if you apply yourself you will do well, but you won't get an A unless you are exceptional

Anyone saying that this was a hard class or that Georgianne was unclear was honestly just lazy and trying to skate by class. She's great, cheerful, friendly, and really tries to make things clear. If you want to get a good grade, *shock* you actually have to come to class, take notes, and study them. So don't be worried by other's comments! :0)

She's tough but a good teacher. If you're having trouble, she's very willing to give outside help. I got A's on all the tests but i studied like mad. It was a bit much for a 101 class but that was fine with me since i'm interested in biology. make sure to do well in lab and do all the extra credit, it will be a big help to your final grade.

Seriously, if you had a hard time in this class and thought the tests were too hard, it might be time for you to drop out of college and do something that doesn't requiring thinking. If you had no intention of coming to class or reading the book than why the hell are you in college? If you're just there for the diploma, go print one off at Kinkos

I loved this class. She makes it really easy for you to get a good grade. 100 points from lab, and 100 from online quizzes so half your points are really easy. The class is interesting and she is a really nice lady. Not a bad GUR AT ALL!! I would take another class from her.

Connell is a really awesome teacher, mostly because she's so enthusiastic about the subject! I was a business major before, now I'm highly considering Bio. Expect to GO to class, read the book (it helps with quizzes!). tests can be kinda hard for a 101 class but she provides all lecture slides, detailed study guides, and study groups. lab is EASY.

She is a very straight forward teacher that tells you what is on the test and gives you a great study guide for every test

Dear god I thought I was done with boring science classes! The lab section is great, I got a 98%, but the lecture is useless and her tests are really random. She is a nice teacher, very into the environment, but if you are looking for something more hands-on like me, find another class to fill a GUR!

Georgianne is a great teacher! i failed biology previously and she makes everything so clear. I rarely go to lectures but make sure you read all the textbook and you will do great. I understand everything in this class and it's not a ton of work, would highly recommend her it's a great class!

this is one of the best teachers i've ever had. i always thought i was bad at science but she made everything so clear and made me feel like i could learn and be successful. quizzes/tests aren't hard as long as you go to class and read the book. i would HIGHLY recommend taking her class. wonderful wonderful person.

bio itself is a complex subject but connell is really helpful! her powerpoints are also EXTREMELY helpful. she does a really good job elaborating. she answers questions very clearly and makes sure that you understand before moving on. she's really nice and is extremely approachable.

Helpful. Admits when she doesn't know something, which is important. Unfortunately, it happens more often than it probably should. Due to work (and occasional oversleeping) I missed the lecture quite frequently, and I never bought the book. She explains well enough that the book isn't entirely needed. Didn't do well, but I'd do it again.

She talks a little to fast. Her class notes are what the tests would be made up of. However her tests are extremely hard and they are TRICKY. She says they are conceptual--but it seems more like shes doing a play on words so that you second guess yourself. Textbook is of little use. She wants u to be tested on what she says in class.

Material was not always easy to understand just through lectures, but the textbook proved to be very helpful. Tests were moderately difficult, but you should do fine if you study.

Pr. Connell is very helpful if you take the initiative to get to know her, which can be helpful in such a large class (about 200). # multiple choice exams make up 75% of your grade and lab is the other 25%. Lab is easy, exams are a bit harder. Pay attention to the diagrams she draws, used these a lot on the exams. Book reading is definitely a must.

Prof. Connell was very enthusiastic about her subject, and she made me enjoy getting up for a 8am class to learn about biology. Her tests can be a little hard, but they test to see if you really understand the subject. Always willing to clarify and answer questions.

After the first class, I thought she was going to be ridiculous and extremely hard, but she wasn't. She explains things really well, better then the book so it's important to go to class. The tests aren't that hard if you take good notes. Plus she gives out extra credit questions in class that help. Overall, I thought she was a great professor.

AMAZING!!!!!!!! willing to help- she understands it's a difficult class- go to class- lots of extra credit- lab is easy- she is sooooo nice :) obviously loves what's shes doing!

Bio 101 is a very challenging class! If your looking for a easy GUR, look somewhere else. There is alot of material she covers in such a short period. Test are pretty hard! You can't just memorize the stuff. You have to apply yourself. But she is a very nice professor.

Pretty much weekly you have quizzes that are 10 questions and are super easy if you do the reading or go to one of the scheduled study groups with the TA. The class is kind of taught backwards though, in that you take these quizzes at the beginning of each section rather than at the end. The only test is the final. She's helpful & clear in lecture.

The class was taught backwards--she assigned reading, quizzed us, then lecturd on that topic. The TA study sessions saved me! I got an A in the class without enduring crazy amounts of stress. The class average for final grades was an 82%...so not that bad!

This class is ridiculously easy the way she teaches it- the class is centered around a group dynamic, so attendance is absolutely necessary. Her TA does most of the teaching and tutoring but Georgianne is always helpful when you ask her specifically. GO TO THE STUDY SESSIONS, it helps (since the lecture is mostly just groupwork).

She's enthusiastic so that's really good, she doesn't give really any instruction in class so you need to read the textbook or go to the study session where her TA basically teaches you everything you need to know

Pretty good for such a big lecture class. She makes biology pretty clear. I would recommend this class for anyone who needs a LSCI GUR.

Although she wasn't the nicest person when addressing individual questions, she is excellent at making points clear. I understood every topic she discussed and she always has an example for further clarity. As long as you know the key terms in each chapter you'll do well on the quizzes/tests.

The class is set up a little different. Every day is group work and mini-lectures. You take tests before you go over things in class, so you need to do the readings. The group work is easy, its surprising how much you learn. The tests aresy if you go over the worksheets and study-guides. Overall class wasn't bad for being at 8am.

She's great I thought. She was helpful and thorough. Her class wasn't too hard and was a friendly and smart person

Excellent prof. love her teaching methods and her enthusiasm for the material

Tough course, but a good professor. Her lectures are helpful & straightforward. Make sure you attend class, do the readings & study though because her exams are pretty tough!

Nice, passionate, helpful. She loves her work and it shows. The only problem with the class is the teaching model; the RAP system quizzes you on the material before you learn it in class, which forces you to do the readings. This might be okay for an upper-level course, but it's a bit too intense for a GUR. Connell herself is okay though.

She's a enthusiastic teacher, the only problem is she doesn't get it when her students don't understand. She quizzes you before she teaches information in class. I didn't learn anything from her, I learned by going to the study sessions. According to her, the class midterm average was low because obviously we didn't study enough.

I thought she was great

This was by far my easiest class. I was surprised I had to take such a low level class for my major but I had no problems with the class.While there is group work, her lectures were actually fun.Labs are taught by A T.A who is also very knowledgeable about the subject.

Very straight forward, she sticks to the syllabus and you always know when you have quizzes and tests. Quiz questions come straight from study guides, which you can compile to make a test study guide. If you attend class and do about an hour of studying per every class period, you'll do fine.

Group based work which can be a pain. She is exceptionally bright and is very helpful if needed. I enjoyed this class.

I really enjoyed Connell's class. Her teaching style is a little backwards at first but as long as you have a good group that discusses things so everyone understands you should be fine. Make friends with your group is all I can say.

I would highly recommend Connell! I took bio 101 before with Singh-Cundy and HATED it. Connell's class has basically mandatory attendence and a pretty heavy (but easy) workload (lots of grade boosting assignments). Sing-Cundy's class is graded on tests only. Don't take if you don't want to go to class, but I received an A- with Connell.

Really enjoyed this class. There was a lot of work, yes, but it was all interesting and relevant. I liked the way the course was structured, with a lot of it online. I could work at my own pace. As long as you stay on top of the homework, the exams are no problem. Plus she's a sweetheart!

Loved this class! As long as you show up to class and turn your homework in on time you will get a good grade. Her tests are hard but her teaching methods are fantastic.

Easy class. Interesting if you like bio. 101 is super basic. EASY lab

Connell has done an amazing job reforming the way students learn in large classes. I took the reformed version and earned an A, without studying for exams or squandering for hours completing work. She's an animated and passionate professor of biology and really teaches. No text book, homework in class, outstanding understanding of the content.

Great class! Take notes and make sure to do the study guides, they really help. Group quizzes are easy but her tests are challenging.

THIS CLASS IS CHALLENGING! It takes up a lot of time and it's only worth 4 credits, it should be 5. There's a lot of time used out of class on homework, usually about 3 hours worth or more a week. The tests are the most challenging but I like that we do a lot of group work so that the grade is more manageable to get.

Great class!! What we get to do in class is definitely worth all the lectures out of class. She's funny, and REALLY passionate about teaching and helping students learn better. Loved her!

Best professor I've ever had. Would take her again and again. There is a lot of work, but it is all for you to understand the material. She is AMAZING

There were 187 kids in my bio class, but the professor manages it really well. Lectures are online videos; about 1.5 hours of online notes per 2 weeks. The tests are a little tough and don't completely correlate with what you learn from lectures, but if you do good notes your grade will be good anyway.

Connell is a great professor. She really knows her stuff, is enthusiastic about the material, and is engaging in her lectures. The format of the class is really annoying though, as there are unnecessary study guides and lots of group work. Tests are very comprehensive and require studying. Sometimes the way she explains things is really confusing.

Get ready to work. I agree with everyone about how this should be a 5 credit course. I spent the majority of my time studying for biology. That being said, I really enjoyed the subject. Her tests are hard. The first one was insane, but I think they get better.

Connell is a great teacher and she has a great curriculum. There is a lot of group work, but that makes the class go by faster. She has her lectures online which is kind of nice. Make sure to go to class because the in class assignments are most of your grade. You could probably do pretty bad on the tests and still manage a B if you go every day

Her lectures are also online so its easy to refresh your memory on the units before the exams.

Probably the best professor I've had thus far at WWU. Connell is very enthusiastic about biology, and it shows in how she runs her classes. She also cares about her students. My course was an experimental set-up (groups of 5), which worked well for studying for exams and such. Always willing to help if needed. Take her class - you'll like it!

All lectures are online, which are long and boring and hard to make yourself sit down and watch. In class, all you do is worksheets as a group. There are 6 tests, all worth only 10 questions, and you do them again as a group after you do it alone. Group work saved my grade, but I don't feel like I learned much. Lab is easy and fun.

The class is set up a bit different than most at WWU. She posts her lectures for the unit online instead of lecturing in class and you must do it before class. They are long and boring but very informational. Take good notes for the module tests and use your activities for the Unit Quizzes. Its a big class so if you need help, ask.

Great class for non-science majors - she takes it (almost too) slow, and really seems to want you to pass. if you pay attention and watch the video lectures, there's no reason that you shouldnt be able to pull a B or higher

She keeps the class so interesting with lectures, videos and hands on ways to shake it up. I loved her class so much, and would take it again! She believes in often test taking with low stakes, so your grade is not reliant ALL on two tests. You also get to make up points on tests with your group. She is very understanding and sweet.

This class was very good. Georgianne is very smart, nice, and helpful.

Georgianne is very nice and helpful. She's helped me with topics multiple times in her office and it really helped me out. attending class everyday is essential to passing because you get participation points for completing the in class assignments. No textbook. The lab section is super easy. Tests can be tough but do able if u study.

If you work well with her teaching style, this is a great class. Many people dislike the online lectures, but I found them great because we didn't need a textbook. Good class IMO.

If you think Georgianna was a bad teacher you probably weren't a good student. By no means am I a "science" person but Georgianne was inspirational, kind, and incredibly approachable. For how huge of a lecture this was, and how many students she has, it was a wonderfully structured class and she was always available to help.

Was not a fan of the way Georgianne had her lectures, but if you watch the lectures (although its often times hard to sit at a computer for that long), take notes, and go to class you will easily pass the class.

Bio 101 was by far my favorite class this quarter and it was all thanks to Georgianne. She makes lectures interesting and is always respectful when students ask questions. The tests relate directly to what's being taught and she makes sure you are prepared and really know the material. She is also very approachable.

Really clear way of explaining concepts, in-class work directly related to exams

Professor Connell is one of the sweetest, most understanding professors I've ever had. She grades assignments quickly and promptly posts them to canvas. Also, she makes learning basic bio relatively interesting and captivating. She answers any questions very well, showing her knowledge on this subject. I would recommend her to anyone!

Class is two days a week with a lecture done by Georgianne, and then a lab section one day a week usually done by a grad student. Georgianne is very clear in her lectures but she doesn't cover everything on the tests, you'll have to read the text book if you don't have a strong background in biology. I took Ap Bio and this class is pretty similar.

Georgianne is so caring and knowledgeable on the subject. We were organized into groups of 5 (-/+) She did do a lot of "hand holding" and some of the content was honestly super random and I felt like I had to "just get by". I rarely used the textbook, just bio clips she made were most helpful for test content. Not a ton of HW. Not the worst/best.

Connell does a great job at explaining the material. Not a lot of homework. You work in groups all quarter so when you take the exams, you do it individually and then as a group. Whatever you get right on the group test, goes towards extra credit for the questions you missed on your individual test.

I really enjoyed bio 101 with Georgianne. I thought she was a great professor, and the class is pretty easy to get an A or B in. The first week I was confused on her teaching style, but you get the hang of it quickly. Lots of (easy) in class points. Definitely take this class with her if possible!

Even though the reading is heavy, she explains a lot of stuff in class, also has videos and an activity book that is very helpful in the class. she is nice most of the time ive talked to her and if you show up to almost all classes you get to do a group test that can get you up to 6 points back on your quiz. very beneficial to show up.

Connells lecture class is pretty easy. She put us in to groups at the beginning of the quarter and you do all of the class work and tests with them. Exams are pretty easy and you can make up point with your group. However the Lab is not easy and its pretty hard to get full points on the lab work.

I came into bio with no previous experience, but Prof. Connell made it easy and really interesting. It's best to do readings and watch bioclips before class otherwise the lecture is hard to follow. Make sure you go to class - lectures were full of info and activities that were helpful for the tests. You can find Quizlets online for most exams

This class is not hard. I have no background in Biology, I never read the textbook, and I got an A. You just need to watch the bioclips at home and pay close attention to Connell's lectures. She gives you everything you need, and she's very passionate about the material. I actually ended up really liking the subject matter because of her lectures.

If you want to pass Georgianne's class, get ready to participate. She's very passionate and she's VERY smart. I've found myself curious about other topics in Biology outside of the class in which I contacted her about, and I always received a knowledgable answer. Great professor, ask lots of questions and you'll do fine.

DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS AT 8:30!!! Otherwise, class isn't too bad. Just stay on top of things. Also, DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK! I only used the bioclips she makes and kinda paid attention in class and still passed! She's really nice! Oh yeah you're partially graded on attendance so that's lame but you're put into groups so you can suffer together!

In terms of personality, shes great. Cares about her students and is very approachable and friendly. Shes super knowledgeable as well. The only thing is her lectures are kind of random and all over the place with no clear pattern so sometimes its kind of hard to follow along but not too bad.

Georgianne is a sweetie!! I love her and her class, and I suck at science. She makes everything really easy and really sets her students up for success. Her bioclips are dorky but its endearing, and although the subject matter is a little boring if you took high school biology, she is genuinely knowledgeable and makes it more interesting.

Honestly, Connell's Bio101 class is made for you to pass. If you do your work and show up to lab there's no reason for you not to do well. She gives you a lot of grade padding, so if you really bomb a test you're still probably going to be fine.

I think Georgianne is great! She clearly wants everyone to succeed and I think she makes the class very do-able. The format of the class is based on a lot of group discussion and minimal outside work. There is a textbook but I've touched it maybe twice? 3 exams with the possibility to earn points back, and 6 online quizzes with 2 attempts

Georgianne definitely makes this class doable if you're not into science. I do feel like there's too much busy work for it to only be worth 4 credits, but that's kinda like most 101 classes. If you just show up to class/lab and do the work you'll do fine, your grade is based on 3 tests, some quizzes, the lab, and participation. A lot of group work

Georgianne is so sweet and you can really tell she genuinely cares about the things she is teaching, which is always great in an introductory class! The course is quite simple, but the organization can seem odd, so you just have to stick with it for a bit. If you go to the review sessions the day before tests they will be so much easier!

Georgianne is very dedicated to the biology field and it shows! You work in assigned groups that you are with for the entire quarter which can be good or bad depending on the people. Definitely study from the activities and use the book as supporting material, not from the just the book. Go to the review sessions and ask Georgianne if you need help

This class is painfully easy, you are assigned a seat & a group during lecture, you essentially do work book activities. There is a chance to get 6 extra points on each exam, just study the work book & know the vocab and you'll get an A. If you need an easy lab science a highly recommend this, it's exactly what you learned in high school biology.

Georgianne makes learning biology fun. She is passionate and knowledgeable. I did not want to take bio 101, but after I did, I'm glad it was with Georgianne. She is a fair grader and truly wants her students to learn. If you are struggling, she is always available to help you better understand the material.

Georgianne is a very sweet professor who does a good job teaching biology in a way that doesn't make it too complicated (most of the time). Not too hard of a class if you show up and ask questions!

Georgianne is a great professor, she is clearly very excited about the material which is rare for entry-level professors. She takes interest in her students and is open to shifting the class to talk about what students are interested in. Class was fairly easy as long as you show up for class and pay attention. There is a good bit of group work.

Professor Connell is amazing. I am actually very surprised she has this low of a grade on here. I took her this semester. (During COVID-19) and she had everything very organized and structured very well. She made videos every week and included detailed expectations and how to achieve success in her class. She deserves a 5 out of 5.

She is so nice and her stuff is extremely organized and clear of what she expects. She walks you through almost every assignment in video lectures, or you do that in your lab zoom. If you do slight studying, and just turn all assignments in you can easily get a good grade. She is very helpful if you need extra help as well. Her lectures make sense.

Although there wasn't much contact because her classes are large, she is a sweet professor who enjoys what she does and tries to make it as understandable for everyone else as possible.

In zoom university you'll never meet Connell but her lectures are full of joy and she seems just happy to be talking about the subject matter. You are given a clear layout of when things are due and how to stay on top of it so follow it and you'll get an easy A. Only complaint is that the communication between Connell and her TA's is not the best.

A little busywork, but overall online classes were super easy and as long as you show up to the synchronous meetings you will be fine. Easy weekly quizzes and the "busywork" helps your grade to be mostly based on your time and effort rather than actual knowledge, which can be good or bad depending on how you roll.

She is a really good professor! She handled COVID really well. You have 1 zoom meeting a week and thats when you work on lab. The Lecture part of the class is asynchronous and you have to turn in around 6 assignments each week. There is a quiz that is due almost every Friday but they are only 1o questions and you can use your notes!

A very nice and caring prof. You are only required to go to a couple of lectures and they are very laid back. She doesn't make you feel dumb like a lot of professors do when you miss a question. Most quiz questions were easy although some were actually pretty difficult. There is a weekly discussion post which is easy points. Overall a good class.

Ms. Connell is a great professor and she has her canvas page for bio 101 very organized and theres no surprises and you always know whats coming up. Also she is pretty good about putting grades in pretty quick. Great professor and cares about her students. The work load is a lot but as long as you do it and understand it or get help itll be okay.

She wasn't very present in this class, but the class overall (including the lab) is pretty easy but the course materials are pretty expensive ($80 for the online textbook, and about $50 for lab materials). Pretty easy for a lab GUR.

Professor Connell seems really passionate about her class and material. It is a larger class so there is not much 1 on 1 with her. Taking this class is like taking two classes. The lab is quite a bit of work on top of the 2 quizzes each week in class, the lectures, the notes, the course pack, and the textbook readings.

The content of this class is easy but there is lots and lots of work to accompany it. Professor Connell is super kind and her expectations of you are clear from the get-go.

You're set for the exams if you pay attention to what she emphasizes in the lectures. DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS! The tests also have material on the virtual activities, so pay attention and don't just do them for credit. Go to class; the lectures are 90% of the material you need to know. Class is fun, and I recommend it.

Georgianne is one of the most helpful biology teachers here at western. Responded to my emails by the next day when I needed help. Even after passing the class she has been helping me figure out classes :)))

I hate biology but I actually enjoyed this class. Shes clear, explains things well, and walks you through everything. The labs are relatively easy if your group actually does their work. The first couple weeks were rough for me but I got the hang of it. Participation assignments are worth 2 points and she drops the 3 worst grades. Highly recommend

Great for a general bio/science credit. She was nice and there's not too much work outside of class. Three exams are worth most of the points. She gives points back to top three most missed questions on exams too. A bit confusing at times but that just goes for any bio class. I'd suggest her for others.

She is a great cool

Enjoyed the class. Professor was clearly enthusiastic to teach about biology. Made class easier to digest. Obvious expert on subject.

Professor Connell is one of the first profs I've met that actually cares about a 101 class. The lecture itself was fairly easy and you could use your notes on Exams. But what got me was how harsh the grad students who run labs graded. I would get like a 6.375/10 on a lab because they were so strict about a 101 lab. Overall, Connell is a great prof!

I highly recommend this class. The lectures were super interesting and Professor Connell used great real-world examples to explain complex concepts. I really recommend using the textbook videos to help you study. They summarize the textbook and make it really easy to understand. Professor Connell is very kind and helpful, so use her office hours!

One of the best science teacher I have ever had. She showed professionalism, respect, and concern for her students. There was a lot of homework and reading, be prepared (she wrote the textbook). We had tests every 1-2 weeks. HNRS 213 has 20 person class size!! Lab was interesting and fun, Georgianne took us on field trips. Would recommend.

She is good, the course work is laid out pretty clear and simple. It is lecture heavy, make sure to take notes on the assigned chapters. Course packs are life savers for exams. One thing is she is not that great at explaining things sometimes, it can get confusing fast and sometimes you have to teach yourself. But overall it was a good class.

This class was interesting and average difficulty for a GUR, albeit time consuming if you want to excel on the exams. You end up paying about $80 for necessary course materials that aren't advertised when registering for the class. Megan Moma was my lab instructor and she was amazing, I highly recommend her.

Because of the nature of Bio 101 you do not get to know Prof. Connell very well, so if you're looking to connect with a teacher this class might not be for you. She is very kind and it is easy to listen to her lectures, the class is easy to get a good grade in. Grades rely heavily on how you perform on tests and in the lab.

If you need BIO101, TAKE IT WITH GEORGIANNE!!! She is such a kind an easygoing professor that has put a lot of thought into the structure of her course. Group work for participation credit, pretty straight forward exams due to their being provided study guides. Textbook is required but its an ebook and SUPER interactive which helped a lot.

Georgianne is really nice, she tries to make sure everyone understands, as well as you can in a large lecture hall. I hated the online simulation assignments because they weren't very intuitive and not always relevant. As someone who always takes notes in class, this class was a breeze because the exams are open note! Hated the lab, not her class.

Never really talked 1 on 1 but I went to every class and found if you went to lectures and filled up your course pack with notes tests were very easy (open note). I did have an issue with a TA marking me down for literally no reason and she was like whatever so that was kind of weird. She seemed nice tho and tried to make stuff relatable

Tests were based on everything - lectures, reading, etc. So there was a lot of information to know. Lectures were highly interesting and I got the most from those. I'm not sure why students think a professor should make things easier for them -- not really her job. But I found her an excellent lecturer and I enjoyed the class and the labs.

Great professor for a big lecture hall class. She was great at answering questions or addressing common mistakes. Tests were open note, which made things pretty straightforward! Attending class is necessary to reinforce concepts and succeed on the tests.

She's an incredible lecturer and made the two hour class speed by. Tests are open note, as long as you take good notes you'll pass with ease. Attendance is a must, even though it's a minimal part of your grade. Missing a lecture means you miss on crucial notes. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is because the TA is difficult and gives no feedback.

Good prof, super nice and friendly. sometimes I was a bit confused. Has a lab and lecture manual that you must purchase, and a textbook. If you show up, take notes, and do your best to understand, you will be fine. Tests were open note and correlated with notes well. Lab is another story, but it also was fine. Good for an intro GUR class

Great professor. Exams are tough, but as long as you take good notes and pay attention during lectures you will do well. Labs are fun and tied to real life events. It's a hard class, especially for an intro course, but you will do fine as long as you attend class and get help if necessary.

For a large lecture, Georgianne makes a priority to help students with their work and offer participation points, etc. It got everyone around me involved. I loved the choice to work with others. She really cares about each student's success and honestly admits when questions were too hard/confusing, adjusting our grades. Positive energy every day.

I absolutely recommend Professor Connell's 101 class, especially if you're nervous about bio. Bio has always been hard for me, but I was able to understand the material in a way I haven't been able to with other teachers. She is extremely patient and kind, she's willing to work with the students on issues like rescheduling lectures or exams.

Professor Connell LOVES biology and it shows. As someone who doesn't care much for bio, she makes it as interesting as possible, the lectures are very clear, and she is very fast at responding when trying to reach her. The only real issue I experienced was the tests were difficult for a 101 class, but overall a very good experience.

Seems nice, class is easy I just don't enjoy biology. Show up and put decent effort and you'll do fine.

Great professor! She really cared about her students and their understanding of the course. She puts you in groups for the quarter and you can earn back test points through group tests. The only qualification to take the group test is showing up to at least half of the classes.

I love Connell! She makes 101 easy, and don't be afraid if you don't have a good background in biology. I love the work we do in class, and even though I usually hate group work, group work for this class is not bad at all! Tests are not super difficult and she provides study guides and extra credit! Labs are a pain though.

Loved her teaching style, you will work in groups and that can really make or break your experience with the class. However you can tell she really wants everyone to thrive in her class and is open about grading policies and has a very positive and calm attitude towards her students.

Easy lecture, can sometimes get boring, but if your showing up to class and doing the work, then its a breeze. The exams are sometimes worded a little weird, but she'll usually correct it if someone mentions something.

Professor Connel is a very kind person. She was always nice and had a positive attitude in her lectures. There are 3 exams you take in this course and they are relatively hard if you don't show up consistently or read. The workload in the labs is hefty. Be aware of Thursday labs with TA Minh Phan, she is definitely a hard grader.

Not an easy A for a GUR, you have to do the work to understand the material to do well on exams. Anyone who says the exams were hard just didnt do the work. Lectures tend to drone on, but worth it overall.

Professor Connell makes all of the information engaging and relates it back to relevant topics in our lives. She gives her students plenty of ways to learn the material, and almost every session includes group work or discussions, creating ample opportunity to make friends. This was the first class I took in college, and it was an amazing start.

Georgianne does everything in her power to make Bio101 as easy as possible. Although exams are closed note, they are not difficult as long as you attended lectures. She posts every resource you could think of to study from, and you get to take a group exam at the end that can raise your score up to 6 points (exam is out of 30). Would recommend.

Although there is a decent amount of reading required, the lectures are very interactive, which helps you stay focused and better understand the material being taught! I also really enjoyed how she organized the class, as well as the grading system used for exams (there's opportunities to make up points that you missed in your individual exams).

I'll start by saying I'm not a bio person but Connell really helped me a lot through office hours and generally being extremely supportive. She cares about her students and gives so many opportunities for success. This is not a class you can skip easily, there is a lot of test content on the tests which is the majority of your grade.

I took BIO 101 to cover a GUR, Professor Connell is engaging with students in the class. It's a little hard to sit through at 8:30 in the morning but the lectures are very informative. You have a couple readings a week and sometimes an online simulation.

Georgianne is an excellent professor. She is engaging & breaks down concepts to be as clear as possible. I hated biology in HS and she made it surprisingly bearable. She has the class organized well, & clearly cares about her students. It is important to attend class/look over the textbook readings, but I couldn't imagine a better intro bio class.

Gave good and interesting lectures that actually help you with both homework and exams. Lectures also included practice exam questions. On each exam you are able to take a "group test" after your regular test which gives your lecture group a few points back based on correct answers. I would definitely recommend taking from this prof.

Prof Connell is amazing. There are reading guides and simulations that don't take too long. She gives example exam questions on her slides so you know exactly what to expect on the actual exams. You take an individual exam then as a group and those points get added back to your individual score. Would take again!

I liked having Connell as a professor! She's super sweet and her lectures sometimes get boring but at 8:30 in the morning, she can make lectures interesting. She gives you groups to sit in and take group tests with. Tests aren't to hard, just make sure to study lecture materials for them. Overall I loved taking Connell's class!

Engaging, good content, made the material interesting and easy to understand. Would take this prof again.

If you put in the effort for this class, you will do just fine.

Georgianne is very kind and responds quickly to emails. Lots of reading, 60% of your grade is from 3 exams, unclear question wording, attend class or be very lost, study guides don't cover everything. But, e.c. chances on each exam, 4 assignments dropped + chance for remediation on 2, few assignments, not hard if you show up to class & do the work.

Genuinely a caring professor. Class isn't difficult if you attend, pay attention, and read through the material. Reading isn't extremely heavy. Had a good experience with the course overall.

This class is so incredibly boring I don't know what to tell you. If I wanted to take environmental science, I would have but instead I'm in a bio class disguised as ES. The exams for the most part are very easy and you can get extra credit. I just thought this class was so incredibly boring.

Extra credit at the end of the quarter if you show up to most/all lectures. Can earn up to 6.25 points back on tests with your group. Very kind professor, answers questions clearly, and is always smiling! She makes it so easy to understand. There's reading guides so you actually learn from the readings because you won't just be mindlessly reading!

She is very nice and her lectures are pretty easy to follow. 3 exams in total that heavily affect your grade. She does have office hours if you ever need help clarifying concepts but you have to schedule an appointment to reach her. Weekly readings that are not too bad if you follow the guide. Just make sure to study for the exams.

Very kind and explained everything very well. When asked to repeat or re-explain stuff she tries to make it clearer and doesn't shame anyone for not understanding. She will make you talk to your group too much but other than that it was very interesting and I love her marine biology background!

I had a really good group. This class is SO streamlined. One of the best formatted large lecture/lab classes I've taken. Gives you the option to switch groups after every exam. Take notes along with her in class, go to all of the labs. Tests use individual + collaborative scores, so the exams are a breeze if you use the study guides. Great class!

Very fun professor with awesome labs!

Georgianne is a very passionate teacher, and that made the class so much more enjoyable. She cares about her students and makes sure the textbook is free, and is always open to questions in class. It's so important to do the readings, but the reading guides aren't required. The class is harder if you don't attend lectures!

The first professor I've taken who was able to turn a massive lecture class into something interactive and engaging. Bio101 & lab were very easy (coming from a humanities major), highly recommend for your lab creds.

Georgianne has this class mastered,it is very clear what is expected of you and how to be successful. The reading guides are helpful, but the lectures+PP are more useful. Pay attention to the example ABCD questions done in class, they are incredibly similar to the content on the exams. Also try your hardest to interact with your group! Loved class.

Really good teacher for lab science gurs, I had like 100 percent in lectures and 97 in the lab. Easy if you show up and do the work.

If this were an upper division class I would love her, but she lectures like the class already has a decent understanding of the topic. There are weekly readings that were definitely helpful but not enough for me to master the concepts enough for the tests

Georgianne is awesome! Her lectures are super helpful and she is so willing to help any student with any questions. I highly recommend this class for a GUR requirement, just be prepared to go to class. It's really hard to make up for missed classes as most of your notes are taken in class.

Very sweet and kind. Struggled at the start of the quarter then I began going to her office hours for one on one tutoring. I went to the TA as well. I learned so much and improved drastically. The labs are very easy. If the class struggled with certain questions she would drop it. She gives out extra credit to improve our overall grade.

Class is always a lecture unless there is a test. She is a very sweet professor and genuinely cares about students passing her classes. She has time set aside every week to help students who are struggling in the class. She always looks happy to be teaching, and you can tell she really cares about biology and her students.

Has been teaching for decades and it shows. She is truly passionate about teaching. Thought I was going to be so bored--immediately proven wrong. Work sheets are engaging and informative. Its really hard to fall behind--your group supports you! Class energy was chill and positive. Highly recommend

Super fun class! group work was a bit tedious but Georgianne is super passionate about bio and really works to make sure the class understands the content. Read the reading guides and take notes during class, and you'll be perfectly fine. amazing teacher, would definitely take a class with her again!

Overall not a bad professor, I loved her in the Honors Bio 213. She did write the textbook which is online and all the class materials which was pricey, but everything we paid for was used. She can sometimes miss some things when explaining topics and always writes new test which can be difficult. But she does allow test revisions!

Georgianne is super sweet and does a great job of making the content interesting and engaging. There is a pretty hefty amount of reading she assigns as homework, but it's really helpful in understanding the content and she also provides study guides that make it clear what you're supposed to know. The lab was fun and easy as well.

Lovely professor. The assignments were easy to make up outside of class. If in Honors I encourage you to make friends in the class, it is very beneficial to connecting the topics. Tests are somewhat challenging as she wants you to create your own study guide. Review simulations before exams.