Gwendolyn (Wendy) Devine
Family & Consumer Science - California State University Long Beach
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“Professor Devine was by far THE BEST professor I have ever had”
NUT132 - 4.0 rating“Highly recommend her for nutrition”
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LOTS OF READING MATERIAL! Class not mandatory but recommended since she doesn't post the entire lecture on-line. Soft spoken, so sit up close. Always willing to help and answer questions. Should be an easy A, just go to class, take good notes and do the assignments as best you can.
awesome professor. class is kind of boring... but overall it is REALLY easy! attendance is optional... but if you do go you can gain extra points from class activities such as playing games or answering some questions. TAKE HER for an easy A!
easy A. attendance not mandatory but some questions on tests are from lecture. easy assignments. exams should take you no longer than 20 min to complete. very nice professor.
is the cd that comes with the book necessary?
Fun teacher. Easy homework. Easy tests (get study guides for them all). You have to take this class with her. Best. Class. Ever.
Easy class. Definitely take it if you need credits or ur mildly interested in nutrition. Easy common sense class. Attendance NOT mandatory. Just use common sense and its an easy B. study a little and you'll get an A. plus the teachers kinda cute and she's really nice and loves what she teaches.
Amazing teacher!!! Very easy class with her. Didn't really read the book, and still got an A. Def recommend her!!
I loved the class. She's really into what she teaches and it shows in her lectures. She posts ALL of the material on beachboard, so you don't really have to come to class. Her tests are really easy and there isn't much work involved in getting an A.
This is an easy class. Easy A. You don't need to come to class everyday, but it does help to go. The test are simple and easy to study for.
Professor Devine is a very good teacher who really enjoys the subject she teaches. The more the class is engaged the more enjoyable the class will be. Ask her questions she will gladly answer them. The book is not really needed.
Prof. Devine is a great teacher. The class is easy and really interesting to learn about things that apply to your daily life. 3 in-class tests & 2 take-homes (so you need the book for those). Attendance helps with the exams and participation points. Assignments are very easy also.
Prof. Devine is an awesome lady. She loves what she does, extremely helpful, ridiculously easy assignments, 2 take homes and 3 in class tests. Gives decent study guides, you get to watch food inc! took attendece maybe 3x. got a C+ average on tests A on assignments 88% in class...learned a lot!
PASSIONATE about her subject, she is very helpful if you have any questions. attendance isnt mandatory but it helps so much if you listen to the lectures you will do well on the tests. be sure to do all benchpoints of the course project which is really simple anyways you can do it in less than an hour!
Loved the subject and teacher. The class is not mandatory but lectures are helpful. I highly recommend her, she is sweet and understanding. Kinda corny though, but liked that about her.
cool teacher! class is easy, i think youll be fine in this class.
She is a great teacher. Enthusiastic, engaging, tries to make the material interesting when it is boring. I used the older version of the textbook and ended with a high A in the class, so I would recommend saving some money by buying the previous edition of the textbook.
Really enjoyed this class, the work is reasonable and theres nothing to complain about, if you get a bad grade its because you didnt go to class, didnt study and didnt try at all. So make sure to put in work and you'll get an A or a B. Love the prof btw, shes always in a good mood and loves her students ! Very friendly and tries not to be boring !
Real easy class. Even if you don't do as good on one exam, there is more than enough chances pass this class. Guaranteed A or B if you pay attention in class.
easy. if you have a laptop, take it to class and just fill in the words that are blank in the powerpoint she puts online. easy assignments. for tests, go over the powerpoints and read the chapters. Easy A or B
she was such an enthusiastic and happy prof, passionate too! i loved it! lectures slides are fill-in so you kinda have to show up to fill it in, a project that isn't too time consuming, some small assignments. but overall, easy beasy! she gives a study guide. if every college student took this class, being overweight wouldn't be such a big issue..!
Really easy class. I had the 8am class and I hardly ever went and I still got a high grade. Attendance isn't mandatory but sometimes she had in-class group projects that are worth 10 points each that she doesn't give early warning about. Fill-in powerpoints but if you don't go to lecture, you could just look it up in the book
Great teacher and easy class!! She does not take roll everyday, but there are surprise in-class activities that count towards your grade so I would recommend going. DO study for the tests because the questions are specific. Overall extremely easy class and teacher. She is really nice and very knowledgeable!!
Very easy, I rarely take notes and study 30mins before her exam and pass with an A. It's easier if you have the basic knowledge of biology. Like everyone said, there are those group projects that count towards your grade which she does not forewarn about and it adds up to be a lot since the class has few total points.
Overall her class was easy!! The book is not necessary because she posts all her notes on beachboard. Just study the notes and you should get an A. She gives in class activities that count towards your grade. 3 exams 1 final a diet analysis project which is an easy 100+ points right there and small assignments here and there.
She is the sweetest and funny. Cares about the students grade and health life in general. Everything she says is helpful. She is kind to talk to if you need any help. Tests are not bad as long as you study. Attendance isn't mandatory, but should go because there are in-class assignments. Book is not necessary! TAKE HER!
Really enthusiastic about what she's teaching. Exams are all multiple choice and as long as you studied the powerpoints you'll get an A! Some take home tests which are MCs too. And you can just google for the answers. You might not want to miss class too because there are in-class activities. Easy A and definitely recommend!
Professor Devine is the greatest! Very knowledgeable and shares stories about food she tries, which makes you want to try healthy recipes. I can go to her for all my nutrition questions. Easy class, but you also learn a lot. All MCQ exams and some easy assignments. Sometimes there are "pop quizzes" which just gives you full credit if you're there.
super easy class. the only reason why i missed points was cuz i didnt go to class when she had "pop quizzes". she's an awesome professor. learned quite a lot! this class challenged me to eat and exercise better.
Very easy class to pass. Does surprise in class assignments. Attendance not mandatory but definitely recommend. If you want an A, read book and powerpoints. She's very sweet.
Devine is an amazing prof! She is clear and is very passionate in nutrition. She's a sweetheart and is very knowledgeable about nutrition. The Diet analysis project is probably the only homework that will take up a lot of time, other than that the study guides are a great study guide to study from!
VERY EASY CLASS. You do not need to buy the book but you do need the online access code for Diet Analysis. She provides powerpoints with blanks that you should fill in during lecture. She also provides study guides for tests and also some take home tests. You honestly only need the powerpoints to study and get an A on her tests. She shows fun vids!
Best nutrition professor for NUTR132! Super nice, very easy. Doesn't take attendance. 5 tests, 2 are take home, one super easy big project, a few extra easy assignments. Tests are mc and incredibly easy if you do her study guides. Lots of in class activities for easy points. Usually lots of extra credit opportunities
She's a cheerful, passionate, kind teacher. Doesn't take attendance. Lively 8 am lectures despite no responses, sleeping students, low attendance. HW is pretty straightforward. Exams are kind of tricky cuz they're specific, so it was tough getting an A. Has occasional attendance, but super rare. She's super knowledgable. She's a great teacher!
Two take home tests and three test in class. One nutrition project and a couple of small writing assignments. Super easy grader and very clear on what she wants. Tests are super easy since she gives you a study guide.
Professor Devine is a great lecturer. She has clear grading criteria and gives out study guides for each test. She also has a couple make up tests throughout the semester which boost up your grade. Show up and take notes and you will pass the class. About 50 in class credit points so it's important that you show up to class.
Completely enjoyed this class! She did a great job at covering each topic. The class is not tough and the work is not tedious. Rarely used my text book, only when I missed class and needed the information to fill in the power points and for some class assignments. She always provides study guides and reviews material for exam prior to the exam.
She is amazing ! I don't know why so many students don't attend her class! It's so informational! I didn't use the textbook only to review for the chapter quizzes. I just used her lecture notes and I'm getting an A! Diet analysis project is easy! Attend class bc sometimes she takes attendance since students stopped showing up! Easy A :)
She is one of the best teachers who is very clear on grading criteria. There was hardly any homework but a project that was easy and self explanatory, just do each part and you should get an A. Test are easy if you study and use the study guides.
Fun class. I always looked forward to the lectures. Study guides help a lot. Easy exams! only 1 long project.
I really enjoyed her lectures, she is extremely energized and for a morning class this helps out so much. The tests were not difficult if you know how to use the formulas and because of the "cheat sheet". she always helps out during office hours so go often to get your questions answered, only thing that sucks are the group projects! dreaded those!
Great teacher. Easy grader. Most of the time, it was tough for me to stay away in this class. The study guides were my saving grace. Take her, it's a fun class! I learned a lot. She takes random attendance.
Super easy class yet you learn a lot. Amazing professor highly recommend to take! She provides study guides as well! Take her! this class is an easy A
I took this class during the summer and its REALLY, REALLY easy. She gives out study guides for the exams and if you know everything on that study guide, it's an easy A. She's a very easy grader when it comes to assignments and her lectures are also amazing. This class is an A. Definitely recommend taking her if you have the chance to!
Professor Devine is so great! She comes into lecture really trying to be enthusiastic while teaching and clearly enjoys what she is doing. Exams and assignments are not a piece of cake but with work, it really isn't that difficult. I would love to take her again because shes one of the best professors I've had so far.
GREAT EASY CLASS there's a 1 project done through out all semesters EASY POINTS 4 exams EASY - take her (: book is mandatory, but only used it once She gives us the lectures on power points easy way to study
Professor Devine was by far THE BEST professor I have ever had. Her encouragement to do well in the class, her grading, and her friendliness made this class great. Lectures are clear and easy to follow. For every tests, Professor Devine provides a study guide that will literally get you an A if you do it.
She is amazing. She is so funny and you can tell how passionate she is with nutrition and is so eager for her students to learn. She often tries to relate her information with stories and her class was so engaging and informative. Lots of info to cover in 331 but she definitely helps. Her exams are not too hard, lots of group case studies
She's super nice and funny. She knows that some of the material might not be the most exciting but she tries her best to make it interesting. Tests aren't hard if you study. You don't really need the book. Her lectures have all the info you need for tests. My favorite teacher in the 4 semesters I've been here. I would take her class again.
She uploads all lecture PowerPoints and study guides for exams. All test material comes from her lectures, so the textbook isn't absolutely essential. She's very nice and tries to make the boring parts of the class exciting.
the best nutrition professor ever! she's the nicest lady! she is very understanding and there to help you if you need it. her test are straight from the powerpoint so there's no reason why you shouldn't get an A. plus she doesn't take attendance! i never used the book, she posts everything online and she posts grades fast, she stays up to date
The class is based off some participation, an easy project that was separated into sections and due through out the semester (homework) and about 4-5 exams some are take home . Everything she lectures about is on the test. If you want an A go to class take notes and study the study guide it's exactly like the tests!
Easy A. I actually learned a lot and she makes sure to make lectures applicable to students. There was online homework which was graded on just doing it. Tests were really easy, two tests online(answers are in the online book), she didn't make tests super detailed so if you knew the basics you would get an A or B. She gives some extra credit.
One of the easiest and interesting classes I've ever taken. She's really helpful and willing to answer any questions you have about nutrition. You'll have to buy an online program but it really boosts your grade up. Even though I got Bs in all the tests, I still managed an A in the class and I only studied the day before. Just read the powerpoints.
Most interesting class and best professor I've ever had at CSULB. She is really open to student's opinions and thoughts. Lectures were fun and very engaging.
She IS THE BEST
Great professor. I literally got 100% on all assignments and quizzes. The exams were the hardest for me because I suck at memorizing science-y material. Shes down to earth and understanding. Plus she makes class fun for an 8am! Take her!!!!
Lots of homework/assignments, but done in a very short amount of time, quizzes and tests are easy if you understand the materials. Very easy A. she basically gives A to all assignments and in class activities. Very clear lectures, helpful for answering study guide to study for tests. (3 exams including final) & does take (tons of) random attendance
Dr. Devine is the best option to go for if you want to take Nutrition in-person.
Such an easy class! Class can be boring at times but she is an easy grader and there are a lot of points in the class so make sure to keep up with the assignments. Sometimes she has surprise in-class assignments (super easy) so don't skip class too often. Super nice and understanding professor.
Super easy class and really is to earn points. She uses an online textbooks with little activities that are easy to got 100% on. The lectures are power point and she strives to make it interesting. She is really nice and understanding of personal problems and even understands how stressful school is. Highly recommend her for nutrition.
Professor Devine is very outgoing and cares about her students. She always graded homework and tests fast so you know your score within a day or two. Lectures get kind of boring but you should go because she adds extra information on her powerpoints.
Professor Devine is a very kind and knowledgeable professor. She makes her lectures fun and very interesting. She makes you work for an A, weekly online assignments, in class activities that count for points, 1 paper, and 4 exams. Don't skip class and take a lot of notes.
Her study guides resembled the exams almost exactly. Pretty straight forward material. Class was boring sometimes but she tried her best to make it interesting. I barely got an A and did minimal studying the night before an exam. I didnt even take notes because her study guide is all you need to pass the tests.
If you take notes on what she says during lecture, then you'll do well on the tests. She provides a study guide for each exam too and the material is the same. You can tell she knows what she's talking about.
Professor Devine was amazing. I am a math major and took this class to fill a GE. This class was like a refresher from all of my other classes. I really enjoyed this class. There are a good amount of assignments throughout the semester, but they are not difficult at all. They are all really fun and interesting too. I highly recommend this class!
Very interesting subject and a very good lecturer. Brings her own experience with nutrition counseling and scientific studies to the current topics in class. Gives mini-assignments in class to apply the information being learned as well as case studies. Most of the info is in ppts that are posted on BB. Very passionate & caring professor.
This class was pretty easy pre and post quarantine. She is very understanding and made the subject interesting. Do the entry tickets, pay attention, and do the online dietary hw and you will get an A.
Such a fun and easy class for majors and non-majors. I am not a science major or even someone who is good at any type of science, but she makes the hard stuff easy to learn. Her passion helps you be passionate about the topic. Caring, kind, understanding professor and an easy A. Would totally take her class again.
Her class is super fun and easy she does zoom once a week gives alot of extra credit opportunities
A fair amount of HW/projects, but they are REALLY easy. All HW & exams were on Connect. Mandatory zoom class once a week. You can take the exam anytime on the given day. Stay on top of deadlines because she does not take late work. There are also extra credit opportunities. She is enthusiastic about nutrition and is just an awesome, genuine person.
I really enjoyed her class. Super easy work and very easy to keep up with. Tests were very easy. Recommend for a GE class.
Professor Devine is really amazing! Lectures are really interesting and never boring. You will learn a lot from taking her. Good amount of homework and they are relatively easy and straightforward.
Really nice and interactive professor. The class could potentially be difficult if lectures aren't attended. Make sure you take notes not only on the slides but also what she says (a lot of test questions are about examples she gives in class).
She is very easygoing and passionate for what she teaches and it shows. Don't just depend on lecture and do make sure you are studying for the exams; what I found to help a lot was simple flash cards to help memorize simple terms. I am not a very active student in class yet I managed to pass every test with 90%+ thus far.
Super sweet teacher and is passionate about what she's teaching. The homework is pretty easy, sometimes a little time consuming though. Do her study guide and look over powerpoints for tests and you'll be fine. Go to class for participation points, but you don't really have to pay attention.
She was my first in-class professor and completely changed my view of college! I was so scared but her class was perfect! I loved the lectures and her awesome attitude! 4 tests (do the study guide and youre good) , an easy paper and chapter quizzes which is easy (online). Overall, I dislike learning health and she made it enjoyable 10/10.
She is a nice professor. There are 3 cases studies that you need to do with your group, 2 midterm exams,s, and 1 final. She provides a study guide and allows a cheat sheet so make sure you prepare for it. Just review lecture slides, make cheat sheet with a study guide and you will pass with an A
Professor Devine was a great professor!! She is very passionate about nutrition, which makes learning it fun. She is always willing to answer any questions you might have. Her exams can be a little difficult but doing the study guides will definitely help. Also, there is an online textbook you must purchase for like $70 so just a heads up!
Prof. Devine is amazing! I couldn't recommend her more. The class is easy, but super informative. I was surprised by how much I've learned! We have some assignments during the semester, in-class activities and 4 exams. She makes accommodations for students that might feel triggered by some assignments or lectures about eating disorders. Love her!
Professor Devine is an amazing professor. I loved this class, and I learned so much. The hw is assigned through an outside source, but as long as you do it, it's an automatic 100%. Just study for the exams and you'll do fine! I highly recommend her!!!
I love Prof Wendy! She is nice and passionate about what she teaches. Her class was very informative and interesting. It consisted of a food analysis project that is easy if you know what you're doing. Tests are clear and lectures are too. TAKE HER!!! You will learn about nutrition and you will find it beneficial I promise!
Despite the class being an in-person class and having beach board, you'll have to pay 69 dollars for the online textbook and homework that comes with it. Studying the study guides and doing the homework for the tests will lead to passing the tests. Powerpoints are on beach board but some information is said in class and left out on the slides.
Amazing lectures and not too scientific. Super easy and 100% recommend to take if you are looking for a nutrition class. Online textbook for $75 and mandatory for homework and a 4 part assignment.
It is basically impossible to not get 100% on all homework assignments. I didn't read the book, I looked at her slides and chapter summary and did well on every test. She randomly takes attendance and randomly has participation assignments in class that affects your grade, but she is very lenient on earning credit for missed days.
Professor Devine is very passionate about the subject, she tries to make it as interesting as possible. Very impossible to not get an A on the exam as long as you skim the slides. You learn a lot and you don't stress yourself out
Professor Devine has so much amazing knowledge of nutrition and I absolutely enjoyed every minute of her lectures! Not too much homework and what little you do have actually aids in your learning. You do not need the book you can get by on just her PowerPoints. Attendance isn't mandatory but there are some in-class activities that are graded.
Professor Devine was very knowledgeable and informative regarding her materials. 3 Group projects that are crucial to your grade. 3 midterms that consist of 4-5 units worth of materials. No final exam and the last exam is not cumulative. Some questions are tricky on her exam so understand very material like when you're studying physiology class.
She loves what she teaches and it shows in her lectures. She is always open to hearing any questions and always takes time to help students better understand anything they need help with. Exams were easy if you read the study guides and her other assignments were graded very easily. Nutrition is so fun with her!!
Super caring and passionate about her job. Assignments vary but Smart books and Diet Analyses every 1-2 weeks. Showing up to lectures is important because she'll do in-class activities worth 5 points (you get 0 if you're absent). Pay attention in class because her study guides don't help with exams very much. 10/10 would recommend her!
one of the best prof at long beach. her lectures are exactly what the exams ask. u can tell she loves teaching. there are 3 exams in person and the final is online. there is a nutrition assignment along with a lot of smartbooks and diet analysis assignments that are easy, just tedious. do not hesitate to take her !!!
Look at the slides instead of the study guides when reviewing for exams. Her lectures are pretty interesting but one thing that no one has mentioned is that she asks questions during her lectures and expects people to respond. If your class isn't talkative then it's a bit insufferable (not the fault of the professor). I hate my classmates.
The best professor at CSULB ever, i love her so much
Wendy was amazing and helps you learn a lot. She provides study guides for the exams although they weren't too tough so it is doable. She is very caring and makes the class interactive. The lectures are great and they are also on canvas so you can follow along.
You can tell that she loves what she teaches most of the class is made up of smartbook assignments and a project that lasts throughout the entire semester. As long as you keep up with the assignments and study for the online exams you should be all good!
Prof. Devine is so knowledgeable and sweet. She cares about her students and is extremely passionate about nutrition. The class is fun and an easy A if you participate. I had this class after my 8 am chem and her attitude really brightened my day. 6/5.
Have to do hw+ diet analysis project but it's super easy and she's there to help you through every step. Tests are also easy her study guides are literally the test. Lectures kinda boring but I would go, she does random attendance or in class assignments that could drop ur grade if u miss the points. She really nice and genuinely cares
The workload is easy, and you genuinely need only common sense to do well on exams, she is a nice teacher and grades very well, but I feel like she is slightly condescending. Nice lady and nice class, just tread lightly
Genuinely, such an amazing teacher, she makes the class fun, interactive, and you can tell she truly loves teaching. An easy class every freshman should take to ease their way into college.
Really great lectures and clearly has a passion for what she does. Study guides will help with exam prep, but final is fully online. Really interesting class with a great professor.
Professor Devine is great. She has a ton of knowledge about nutrition and presents the information in an easy-to-understand way. She's good at finding personal and individualized ways to connect the concepts in class to their personal lifestyles. She also makes nutrition not intimidating! This class's workload is very light, yet you learn a lot.
Very nice. Just pay attention in her class and do the assignments on time
Wendy is a great professor who makes the lectures engaging. Study guides are helpful, but focusing on the slides is key for exams. Unstuckstudy was a game-changer for my exam prep.
My favorite professor by far! Take her I cannot recommend her enough!! She has little activities in classes and she genuinely seems to really love teaching students!
TAKE HER AT ANY COST! I did well in the exam by doing the study guide and no further studying. Everyone could see that she teaches this class with passion and wisdom. She KNOWS what she's teaching and CARES about nutrition. Ez A class for GE.
she is literally so passionate about what she teaches. the world needs more professors like her :)
Being very passionate in the subject, she shares useful information regarding nutrition and general health. She also allows for individuals within the class to share their personal knowledge regarding nutrition during lecture, creating a very interesting lecture. Assignments are simple with very clear rubrics. Great professor! Would take again!
Class Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
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Textbook Required
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