2.3

Gwendolyn Carroll

Biology - Georgia Southern University

2.3
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
21%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

21%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

16

4

9

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2

27

1

46

What Students Say

They are false, and very suspicious

BIO1108 - 1.0 rating

Carroll seemed to make this class harder than necessary

BIOL2108 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

13%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 71 grades
Most common grades:
B (20)
Not sure yet (16)
A (13)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(22)C(14)D(6)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 91 reported grades
B: 20
Not sure yet: 16
A: 13
C: 10
Common Tags
Participation matters (41)
Tough grader (36)
Lecture heavy (28)
Skip class? You won't pass. (21)
Test heavy (17)
Get ready to read (10)
Lots of homework (10)
Tough Grader (9)
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Ratings by Course

BIOL1140

5.0

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BIOL2180

4.0

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BIO1108L

3.0

(4)

BIOL2108

2.8

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2108

2.7

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BIOL2108L

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BIOL2107

5.0

BIOL1108

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BIO1108

4.2

Reviews (115)
5.0
1.0
BIO1110
Jul 27, 2011

CLASS WAS HUGE. IT WAS EXTREMELY INTERESTING HER TEST WERE KINDA DIFFICULT MADE B'S ON ALL OF THEM. GO TO CLASS SHE GIVES RANDOM EXTRA CREDIT. QUIZZES WERE EASY. SHE WAS VERY NICE. I WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN AND AGAIN

2.0
5.0
BIO2108
Oct 31, 2011

She was horrible. I absolutely hated this teacher. Very boring, and tests did not cover what she said they would. Don't take her!!!

2.0
3.0
BIOL1130
Dec 15, 2011

She nice but not a very good teacher. She rambles about random facts about biology. Definitely do the group option if you take her. Tests were hard, random questions

5.0
2.0
BIOL1140
Feb 29, 2012

she is an amazing teacher! i had her last semester for general biology and loved her! i am def. taking her plant class later! she explains everything and relates it to real life so you will understanad it better. do the group option, it helps a lot!

2.0
5.0
BIO2108
Dec 7, 2012

She is very hard and not because the class is hard but because there is so much work to do. Her tests do not match the material learned, the questions are hard and got to deep into the information. You do not get study guides or any guide lines you have to read the whole chapter and hope you know enough for the tests. I would not recommend taking.

5.0
3.0
BIOL2108
May 3, 2012

Awesome professor. Had for for the lab, which is not a fun class but mandatory and she did everything she could to help. Would definitely recommend her.

1.0
5.0
BIOL2108L
Apr 16, 2013

DO NOT TAKE.I had her only for the lab.You will be there the whole 3 hrs, and spend hours working on her lab reports and studying.I went to her 3 times for help on 1 lab report that she said was fine and made a 70 on it.She constantly talks down to you,gets angry when you ask a simple question,and takes enjoys giving students bad grade.

3.0
4.0
2108
Oct 30, 2013

She is the worst she tries to trick you and her test are pretty hard. She does group work and dont take her for lab

2.0
5.0
BIOL2108
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 3, 2013

This teacher was awful!! I dropped the class because this teacher was incredibly rude, very confusing, and difficult!!

2.0
5.0
BIOL2108
Grade: C
Dec 8, 2013

Do not take her! She is the worst professor I have ever taken throughout my college life. Her test questions are extremely hard,you have to do volunteering to earn points in class and she gets angry easily. I BEG OF YOU..DO NOT TAKE HER!...or get ready to FAIL!!!

1.0
5.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2013

Dont take her

3.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Jan 3, 2014

This class was A LOT of information and A LOT of busy work. There are 3 quizzes and 4 tests . I passed all 3 quizzes and 3/4 tests, A average on reading guides and masteringbiology and still received a C in the class, and she is very sarcastic and rambles. Not recommended !

4.0
2.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2013

This class honestly wasn't hard at all as long as you came to class everyday and followed her outlines. The tests were just the outlines revised... wasn't really that bad.

4.0
3.0
BIOL2180
Jan 14, 2014

I have her in the big class. We had group assigned and seat as well. There were 3 tests and 3 quizzes. They were kinda tricky, but not bad as all. I found some mastering biol questions on the test! I also had her as lab instructor. We had weekly quiz and they are all fill in the blanks. But her instruction for lab report was very detail.

4.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: A-
Mar 6, 2014

She is a fantastic teacher but very difficult. Does not curve grades despite test averages below a 60 and offers very little meaningful extra credit. She was very polite during the times I spoke with her but I did notice she was short with people who were demanding. Would overall not recommend her as you can find less headache elsewhere.

5.0
2.0
BIOL2108
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2014

Dr. Carroll is actually really nice! A lot of people go into this class thinking it will be a cake walk but it is to weed out people for Pre-Med. Tests are of average quality but she does study sessions before every test. She also offers plenty of other grades to help balance out bad test grades

2.0
5.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B-
Mar 24, 2014

Took her for principles of Biology II during the spring semester of my freshman year in 2012. A nice Lady who was pleasant to talk to but easily the worst Biology professor ive ever had. Teaches irrelevant info in lecture and provides very little help during office hours. Test Averages for every test were all in the 50-60 range. Would not recommend

2.0
4.0
BIOL2018
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2014

Kind lady awful teacher. Rambles in lecture. admits to intentionally tricking students on both test and clicker questions. little extra credit. Does not curve at all. all test averages were either low D's or F's. refers you to her SI leaders when approached during office hours. Had to ask other bio professors for help to pass tests. hardest 87 ever

2.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: C
Nov 13, 2014

Honestly the worst Biology professor I've ever had. She was very confusing in her lecture. She purposely put questions on the test to confuse us. And if a majority of the class got a question wrong, say 95% of the class, she called the class stupid. Rather then thinking her teaching method was wrong. You have to take her, there is no other option.

2.0
4.0
2108
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2014

I'm a biology major and I transfered to GSU, not all my credits did so I had to take this class, it was essentially a review for me and let tell you she is one of the worst biology professors I have had here at gsu or at any school... does not know the materials very well, for petes sake she told the entire class birds are reptiles... hello Aves?!?

3.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B
Apr 1, 2015

Overall not to bad, have had worse. Lots of busy work and events she forces you to go to. She is really disorganized so assignments are often forgotten or not posted. Go to class and get the participation points!

3.0
4.0
2108
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2014

Not the most pleasant teacher. Test are hard and you can never be sure what to expect. Trick questionsconfusing. SI sessions are helpful and mastering biology homework is also a good guide. She is more than happy to make you feel stupid with a question you ask in lecture. So think before you speak.

4.0
4.0
BIOL2108
May 5, 2015

Tests can be hard, but she gives you everything you need to know well in advance to be successful. SI sessions are helpful and allow for extra credit. She goes uses a lot of case studies in class that helps you remember the info. She comes across as unapproachable in class but is very pleasant and happy to help if you schedule office hours.

3.0
4.0
BIOL2018
May 15, 2015

Dr. Carroll is a tough professor. She is not just going to give you a grade. While her test are hard, there is many other options to earn points that will help your average if you try. READ THE TEXTBOOK!! GO TO CLASS!! It is not impossible to do well in this course if you put in the effort.

4.0
3.0
BIOL2108
May 6, 2015

Good teacher. A lot of key points that will be tested aren't even mentioned in lecture. But in her defense, the course covers a lot more than can be discussed in class. My best advice is to KNOW HER VOCAB LISTS like the back of your hand. increased my test from a C to a high A. Seems unapproachable in class, but more than happy to help in office.

3.0
3.0
BIOL2108
Grade: C
Aug 13, 2015

Dr. Carroll was decent, I enjoyed her lectures. YOU MUST GO TO CLASS! IF you have the massive lecture, she uses the iclicker for attendance. And those clicker points can eat at your grade if you don't go to class. Also she has in class assignments. Homework is weekly. Some questions from the mastering homework are on the quizzes and test.

1.0
5.0
BIOL2107
Grade: B
Aug 13, 2015

By far the worst professor I have ever had! She is very rude and talks down to students when they ask a simple question. I have never been so scared to have a professor clarify something for me. She also, intentionally and admittedly puts questions on the tests just to trick you. I do not recommend her for anyone.

3.0
4.0
BIOL2018
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 30, 2016

She's a little unapproachable, but she goes over lot in class. Her directions are not always clear. Did more work for this class and lab combined than any other class I had. You have to study notes, do homework, and she wants you to learn these things on your own as a study skill.

1.0
5.0
BIO2108
Grade: B
May 12, 2016

She doesn't tell you what to study for the exams, gives trick questions, doesn't get what grades students get. Not helpful at all.

2.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B+
Aug 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carroll seemed to make this class harder than necessary. Some of the clicker questions depend on your knowledge of obscure words you don't learn in class and her tests are littered with very tough questions. I would take Dr. Mathews over Dr. Carroll any day. She has plenty of available time offered to students but she doesn't give out hints

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
BIOL2108
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I am the pre-med that Dr. Carroll wants to weed out. Her test are fair if you study a lot and understand complex vocab. However, she is the least approachable professor I've had thusfar. I went to her office for clarification and felt intimidated, disrespected, and talked down to.

1.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B-
Apr 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Thinks she's the best thing to ever happen to this university, talks down to students, makes tests extremely tricky with things not discussed in class, lectures unclear and you don't have time to take all the notes. Do not take if you have any chance

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: C-
Jan 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She'll give a tick question on the test and assume everyone should get it right, or the students are wrong. She doesn't think she's wrong. Beware of clicker questions, they will be very tricky. Pay close attention to everything she says while still taking notes at the same time.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
4.0
BIO2108
Grade: C
Sep 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her BIO2108 is the reason I changed my major. Make sure you go to class every day because of clicker points & pop-quizzes. Tests are awfully hard.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B
Oct 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

There was a lot of information in a short period of time for this class so you need to stay on top of everything. Very vocabulary heavy. She was pretty unapproachable and intimidating.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
4.0
FYE
Jan 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She made me hate going to class. She was rude to students. If you and her didnt have the same opinion she would ignore your thoughts, because she thought she knew everything. Would not recommend her for any class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B
Jan 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carroll's goal seems to be to fail you unless you put in the effort. Clicker and Test questions are almost always made to trip you up, and her lectures alone isn't enough to pass you. The key to passing is doing well on MasteringBio, going to S.I., and doing well on group assignments. If you can avoid her period, you'll be much better off.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: A
May 4, 2018
Would take again

The tests are super hard, but homework counts as a test grade. Homework is out of 100 points, but do extra homeworks because she gives you extra points at the end of the semester. Class isn't mandatory, but she does clicker points and in class assignments almost every class. SI is required, but she offers extra credit in there too!

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO2108
Grade: A
May 22, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Carroll is an amazing professor. Going into this semester I was nervous to take her class because of all the things I had heard about her, however, she quickly became one of my favorite professors of the semester. She was different from my other professors in the way she conducted her lecture, but she is willing to work if you are.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Dec 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was unnecessarily hard. The tests were over so much information and almost impossible to make an A on. This teacher is the reason I changed my major! She isnt that willing to work with you. Avoid taking this class with her if you can.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
BIO2108
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class has 3 Exams and 3 Quizzes all worth a bulk of your grade. You can only earn 10-14 extra credit points throughout the entire course. You will be put into a permanent group for the entire semester. If you want an A in BIO 2 DO NOT TAKE HER!! THE FINAL WAS WAS RIDICULOUSLY HARD WITH A WRITTEN PORTION.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you are a Biology major this is likely the only professor available to take Bio II with and she is not the greatest professor. Extra credit is every where, in your SI sessions and in class as extra clicker points. Test are hard and are applications more than memorization. You take quizzes in groups. would not take again.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO2108
Grade: B
Feb 20, 2019
Would take again

Looking for an easy A? Forget about it. If you're looking to learn A LOT and put in the work, I highly recommend her. Learned more than I have from any course thus far. Her clicker ?s are meant to trip you up, and tests are application of the material, which is more difficult. She can be a bit sassy, but if you're really trying, she'll work w/ you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she is horrible at giving accurate and necessary material during class lectures. Class time is used for group assignments, most material is covered on your own or else you won't understand the class. She is a terrible communicator when it comes to asking for any type of help from her. DONT take this class as a transfer student. DONT TAKE HER.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: B
Jun 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took Dr. Carroll for Bio 2. She was not a very pleasant professor to have. Her lectures were not very good and were kind of disorganized. She is a tough grader. The tests were hard and mainly consistent of application rather than memorization. Test questions were hard to understand sometimes. I recommend taking another professor for Bio 2.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Oct 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever. I'm serious. It seems like Dr. Carroll doesn't want a single student to pass. She is the least empathetic, most discouraging professor I have ever had. I knew that her tests would be application based, but these tests were a whole new level. Our class's test averages were usually failing. Do not recommend.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Oct 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Do not take a class with this professor unless you HAVE to. I'm a hard-worker and all I get are failing grades in this class. I repeat: do not take this professor.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO1110
Grade: C-
Nov 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

i had her for FYE and I dont know too much about how she is in biology but I know that shes not a great teacher overall and its not just biology. I managed to struggle in the class that was supposed to be a gimme because she gives dozens of random assignments without warning or explanation and then grades based on her own opinions

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

There arent enough words to describe how much I hated this class. I am a hardworking student who has failed everything in this class. Her test questions are made to trick you. Ive never met a less approachable & discouraging professor. Test averages were always failing and she told us we shouldnt even bother trying after a certain amount of time

Test heavy
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
3.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: D
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carrol is very by the book. The textbook is unnecessarily expensive. When I went to office hours she did give me a resource within class to use for tests. Does not take any excuses. Will say one thing about a topic when we never discussed it and will be on the test. I will never take this class again. Never be a biology major after this course.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Carroll is absolutely terrible. I am a sophmore Chemistry major, and before taking Dr. Carroll's Bio 2, the only classes that I haven't made an A in are Calc 1 and 2. That being said, I thought all of the rumors about her were dramatic and she couldn't be that bad. Long story short, she is that bad. An A in her class is impossible. Don't do it.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
FYE1220
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible! Avoid taking this professor at all costs. I hated her for FYE so I could only imagine how awful she would be for Biology. She was very unorganized, tasks were not clear, inconsiderate, and not passionate at all. First Year experience is supposed to be an easy A class but she made it way more difficult than it had to be.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you like your GPA, don't take her. All these posts are true. I'm a Sophomore and had a 4.0 GPA before her class. I attended EVERY CLASS and SI and ended with a B. She does not care about her students and it's made very clear to you everyday in class. The tests are hard and clicker points don't count unless you get it right. DON'T TAKE HER!!!

Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Grade: C
Apr 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have NEVER hated a teacher more than I hate Dr. Carroll. She designs her class so its almost impossible to make an A in. Shes rude when you go to her for help and very unapproachable. This class will ruin your GPA. This class is harder than any other science or Calculus class Ive ever taken. DO NOT TAKE HER EVER!!!!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
BIO1108
Grade: D
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER! Your GPA will suffer!

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BIOL2108
Grade: C
Jun 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever taken! She is very rude and passive aggressive. She responds to your emails with a smart comment and never gives you the response you need. Attendance is taken with iClickers. You dont get participation by just answering the questions, based on accuracy. Will not recommend.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: C+
Aug 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I promise you you will regret not taking my review seriously. In-office hours she will help you a lot and then when she grades the assignment she helped you with you'll get a low grade as if she wasn't the one that helped you with it. Hard to access outside of class. Very difficult. Her test questions are paragraphs. Very Specific. Don't take her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This woman is the most hateful, disrespectful professor (or maybe even person) I have ever had. I am doing well in the class so far, but no thanks to her. She has the most disgusting personality and talks down to everybody. Have a question in class? Forget about it unless you want to feel like you have committed an act of terrorism.

1.0
5.0
BIO2108
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Between getting hit by a bus, and taking this professor again, I'd go with the bus. She is rude, unempathetic, and believes she is beyond reproach. If you struggle with biology, avoid her. I learned more in my high school AP biology class than I ever did here. Seriously, do not take this professor.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1110
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

All I gave to say is ......... DONT take her unless you want to fail

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
BIOL1108
Nov 17, 2020
Would take again

She is able to organize tremendous amounts of information, but she is not great at explaining the material and you have to learn it by yourself. Further, the content of the exams rarely reflect what was learned.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO2108
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

One of the rudest people let alone professor I have ever had. I emailed her the first week of school because I needed help and her response was so rude and unhelpful. She is so hard to respect when she won't respect her own student. Let alone, her class is extremely hard and she doesn't know how to teach anyways. I only received an A because online

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could give zero stars, I would. DO NOT take her class. She is so rude and it's hard to respect someone who is constantly negative and disrespectful to you. She DOES NOT GIVE SLACK no matter what. Worst professor I've ever had!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend taking her. She has little to no respect for her students. She is rude and not very helpful. The class is hard and she can't really explain things that well. You will end up teaching yourself everything.

Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Feb 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes not that bad tbh. Just come to class the day your supposed too. Shes also not rude, well at least not to my class. The only thing I dont like about this class is all the work we do, its not too hard of work but it can get annoying at times. Tbh if her class is hard its because u the student make it hard.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
BIO1108L
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you know the criteria well you still won't get an A in this class. Gives you vague instructions and when you do the work you get a horrible grade because you didn't know all of the criteria you were supposed to put in. Very rude and passive aggressive treating you like a child.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

I was scared to take her class because of the bad ratings she has, but I did good in the class. The iclicker questions can be tough so you should study before class. I used all that was provided and did well on the exam. There were no surprise questions that we did not go over. If you study and understand everything for the exam, you will do good.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Grade: D+
Jun 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I didn't like the way that Professor Carroll taught, I don't learn well from just lecturing. The resources she provided didn't seem to help and the exams were covered over content that was discussed once or twice at most. The homework was beneficial at times however, when it was time for an exam I never felt ready. I highly recommend doing SI.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO1108
Nov 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Theres so many other things I want to say about her class, but theres not enough room. The way she teaches is frustrating, I hate it. The subject itself isnt that hard but the exams??? Its like 10x harder than what she teaches, its ridiculous. Please do you and your GPA a favor DONT TAKE HER CLASS!

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
BIO1108
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

A fantastic Prof but the class is HARD. There really is a lot to learn and you have to come to class. She does give extra credit. She wants to see people succeed but oftentimes people don't come to class and don't study, they will blame it on her and be really disrespectful. As long as you take responsibility you will do well in the class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

This class is hard. Going to class is important because the lectures are fast paced and material heavy. The clicker questions can be tricky but you get many opportunities to get points elsewhere. For tests you must apply your learning. Definitely take SI she was the reason I did so well in the class. I personally really liked the professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
BIO1110
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The way she teaches and set up the class is the only reason its so hard. Her test are way more complex than what she teaches in class, so youll have to make sure to study from the text book and attend SI to see previous questions to get an idea of what to do.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: B+
Jan 19, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She was rude at times when students would ask questions. Attend SI meetings as they will help on future tests!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: B
Apr 3, 2022

Be ready to teach yourself. If you don't have the textbook lectures will NOT prepare you for tests. Extremely hard to catch up if you miss class, especially because the lectures do not actually help with homework or exams.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
May 6, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Very tough class. She was very rude and unhelpful.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2022

Dr. Carroll is okay but I didn't love her. She just doesn't teach the best and if you don't know it sorry charlie.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO1108
Nov 3, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She is an AWFUL professor and is very rude to her students but there are only 2 quizzes and 2 test. The quizzes you do individually then with a group and she averages them out which helped a lot and the tests are really hard. You also get points for in class questions, homework and going to SI meetings( I learned more in there than the class)

1.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2022

She does not pull her punches on tests. She asks hard applied knowledge questions. You need to know the material well as you don't have much time on tests. My biggest challenge was figuring out how to effectively study for the class; theres a lot to sift through. I am not a fan of this class or her style at all, but the grading system IS lenient.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2023

The way she lectures is so unorganized. Instead of focusing on all characteristics of one protist, plant, etc. before moving to the next one, we would talk some about it, then 15 slides later come back to it and talk more about it. I just quit taking notes in class and took my own afterwards by sifting through the slides and organizing it myself.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Carroll is a pretty cool professor, and I liked her teaching but there are a few pointers if you take her: you work in groups, her test questions make you think REALLY deep, her lectures/PowerPoints are scattered, and she does a lot of IClicker questions. However, she is a really good professor with a good amount of buffer points.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Make sure you attend every lecture, she's very cool and chill. If you need help attend her office hours she's very helpful

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Carroll cares for her students more than any other professor I have seen. If you come to her lectures and you interact with her class then you will leave with a good grade and a great experience. Bio 1108 is in itself on the more difficult side but she lightens the blow and helps you through it.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1108
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Carrol is AMAZING. She is so funny, and her lectures are so engaging. The groups make the class SO much easier and it helps your quiz grades a lot. It may seem like a lot of course work, but its only due once a week and they don't take that long. She is helpful and makes sure that all of the content gets covered. Make sure you go to SI!

Participation matters
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BIO1108
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

She is a great professor. if you attend the lecture, do all the work, and attend SI you're passing the class with a A.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO2108
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Honestly the best professor I ever had! She comes in with a good attitude, gives awesome lectures, and took the time to learn everyone's name. She makes a hard information really easy to understand and synthesize.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: A+
May 9, 2023

Pay attention to the 5 reviews with 5 stars all on the same day. They are false, and very suspicious. One of the most unorganized and rude professors in the whole university.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2023

Attendance isn't mandatory but there are clicker questions that are factored into your grade. If you don't attend class it's going to be very difficult to understand the material since the class is very challenging. She is not good at all and you'll most likely be crying the night before a test trying to study.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2023

Taking her class was the biggest mistake I made this semester.

1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023

It was okay.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Biology 2 is an extremely difficult course for a fresh student in college no matter what professor you have. It is possible to do well in her class if you put in the effort. I struggled with test taking in the beginning but after meeting with her during office hours multiple times she provided me with many solutions. Thank you Dr. Carroll.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2023

Worst professor at GSU. Very rude, does not answer any questions, and does not help anyone struggling. All powerpoints are unorganized and jump from one subject to another. Lectures do not correlate with the test AT ALL. DO NOT take this professor.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: C
Mar 7, 2024

I am newly graduated and am here to review the worst class I ever took. Prof. Carroll did not know how to create multiple choice questions, berated several students for asking very normal questions, mocked a student's accent, and her lectures were completely incomprehensible. I dropped out of premed I was so burnt out and confused after her class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024

Probably the worst teacher I've ever had. Does not care about her students at all, in fact she likes to makes this harder for us. One time I went to her for help and I left crying because of how demeaning and rude she was. She made me feel worthless for asking questions that she's had already covered or that I should have known.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2024

The grading scheme was not clear at all and she is very rude Would make students cry after leaving her office hours and not care. Test are multiple test but are hard and make no sense you also have assigned groups in her class and must sit with them everyday in the same spot she chooses

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 14, 2024

The worst professor I have ever taken. I have her for both lecture and lab. When you ask her a question she is demeaning and basically calls you stupid but gets mad that no one can read her mind. I am a straight A student and I am genuinely worried for my grade because of lab. You will learn absolutely nothing and be mentally exhausted. DO NOT TAKE

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2024

Do NOT take this class. I try extremely hard and have not done well. She does iClicker questions every class and even if you are there answering them if you get them wrong they either are half credit or do not count. You can't even learn because you are so worried about the iClicker the whole time. She will not let you redo anything either.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2024

You will spend the whole class worried abo

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2024

She forced all of her students to come to an exam at 8 during a flash flood warning that recommended individuals in the area to stay in place. She makes students feel as though they cannot ask questions and makes it her goal to make them as miserable as possible. No regard to creating a positive learning environment.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2024

As an A student I'm struggling. You will be worried about iClicker questions the whole class preventing you from learning the material. If you get the question wrong it does not count even though we just learned the material.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: C
Nov 22, 2024

A lot of information is covered in lecture and the tests are worded so different and complex that on our fisrt test the lowest grade for the class was a 12.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: C
Nov 27, 2024

She wants you to attend every class for credit which go towards your grade. She is lecture heavy and you will sometimes have to teach yourself the material. The test that she has never correlates with the SI sessions that's built into this course. She will teach as if you already know the material. She also isn't a good communicator

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: D
Dec 2, 2024

I have never seen a teacher with such disrespect towards students. From the clicker questions that take up the whole class time to the way she treats students, I wouldn't recommend her class to anyone. I gave her a 1 because I couldn't give her a 0. My biggest regret was not reading the reviews before taking her class. Do not make the same mistake.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2024

Do NOT get behind and always study. She is very difficult and questions can be worded to confuse you. Attend every lecture and the SI sessions to get as many points as possible. Start studying at LEAST a week before the exam. With the grading scale buffer she uses, it is easy to pass/hard to make an A if you have even one mistake or bad test grade.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2025

Challenging class, but using Unstuck ai alongside the textbook helped me stay on top of the material. Professor can be tough, but office hours made a big difference. Worth the effort to get through it.

1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: B+
Mar 3, 2025

Gwendolyn Carroll is a very mean spirited woman. She truly speaks down to every student she encounters. I have not spoken to a single person she has been kind to. DO NOT TAKE HER do whatever you can to avoid her. I hope she becomes a better person in the future, and learns to pray a little. I wish her well, but wish to never see her ever again.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO1108L
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 25, 2025

I haven't directly had Dr. Carroll's class, but rather her lab run by a TA -- who is also bad. The course design is complicated and does way too much. Not to mention, the grading criteria is insanely harsh. For most Biology students this should be your second ever lab and I think it's ridiculous how much suffering it puts you through.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2025

One of the worst classes I have taken. Test questions do not correlate to lecture notes; if you need reassurance on a topic, she will embarrass you in front of the class. Focuses more on iClicker questions and expects you to know the material before being taught. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2025

Words cannot describe how big of a mistake I made by taking this class, do not make the same mistake. I am a straight A student who has never struggled, but this class is near impossible to do well. Genuinely the MOST rude person I have ever met in my life, ridicules every student, and above all is the most unfair professor at GSU.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
5.0
BIO1108L
Grade: B+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Took bio 2 lab. def seems intimidating but do your work you will be fine. She has dry sense of humor that some people misinterpret, don't take it to heart. Quizzes and final were tough but fair/no surprises. She is clear/provides a lot to study with. OFFICE HOURS!! SO HELPFUL. I learned a lot. She is very knowledgeable, really enjoyed her class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
5.0
BIO1108L
Grade: B+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Tough but fair. Do your work and you'll be fine. Dry sense of humor, don't take to heart. Very knowledgeable, OFFICE HOURS are SO helpful. Quizzes/tests are hard, provides lots of resources. Take your time on prelabs. May seem intimidating, once you get past that it is an enjoyable class. I learned a lot from her. And again, OFFICE HOURS!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
3.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: B
May 18, 2025

The class itself was already hard but Professor Carroll did not make it any easier.A lot of the times myself and other students in the class would get confused because her questions did not make sense.They say go to office hours but truth be told she was such a sarcastic professor I never wanted to go to her office hours.

3.0
5.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2025

Dr. Carroll's class was an extremely hard class if i'm being honest and you will have to learn a lot of material over the semester; however, I attended office hours and she is not as rude as it may seem rather just very blunt. Her class is not impossible to pass, you just have to be willing to put in a lot of work to do so. Study a week out!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO1108
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

The people who dislike Dr. Carroll simply do not like that she is straightforward and has standards for her students. She provides so many resources for studying such as SI, study guides, etc. Tests were extremely reflective of the lecture content. Biology is difficult and people are lazy, so they blame her instead of looking inwards.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1108
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

I went in expecting this to be a hard class and I also expected this course to be difficult. It was actually the opposite and I enjoyed taking this course. She uploads the PowerPoints and even gives out extra credit in class at times. She definitely wants her student to succeed and I would definitely recommend taking her.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
FYE1220
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2025

save yourself

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
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