Great teacher! Occasionally gets flustered but not very often. I found her very honest and would try to answer questions so everyone understood. She does work fast, so if you have a question be sure to ask or she will just assume you understand. I would take a class from her again!

Hattie is kind of odd. I felt like she put out this vibe that when you have a question she will sort of make you feel stupid. She is very clear about what you need to do to pass her class and there is not much homework. It is mostly just the exams that you need to worry about doing well on. I would'nt reccoment genetics with her.

Genetics was extremely interesting with Dr. Dambroski. She made it interesting and the labs are cool. Be sure to do all the labs, if you miss 3 in a semester you automatically fail the course. Tests are moderately hard but not too bad as long as you study a little outside of class and take notes in class. I would take another course with her.

I loved her! the first day she came off as a cut throat but after that you realized she was just marking territory. She is always available for students who are willing to try, and if you keep up with the work, and respect her, she will respect you back and help you at any time. also i have never had a email not responded to in less then a hr.RECOM

Great teacher, very helpful. She geniunely cares about the subject she teaches. Interesting lectures, tests are difficult but read the book and there shouldn't be any problem. She seems like she'll be difficult the first day, but she's just laying down ground rules. Follow those and it'll be a great class.

I loved her class! She's very helpful and always available if you have questions or need help. She appears really tough in the beginning but she just wants your respect as she respects you. Exams are tough but you should be fine if you read and understand the textbook. I would take another class with her.

Hatti is enthusiastic about bilogy. She is always available and will take the time to answer all questions in lecture and recitation. The tests are hard. She does not play around and gets irritated with students who are not serious and who disrupt. She is fair. Do NOT skip labs, read chapters and Prep-U online & study hard.

Love her! Tests are difficult and labs are easy but a lot of work. She is EXTREMELY passionate about Biology which inspired me to be as well (and I HATED biology). Readily available if you have any questions. Doesn't have much tolerance for laziness. Do the work and put the effort in and you will love this class.

Hattie was a wonderful professor; one of the best I've had! That being said, DO NOT take this class if you're lazy; she expects you to do assignments, read the textbook, & attend lab each week. I really had to work for my A. She's a bit strict, but she wants you to succeed, and she's clear & firm on her expectations. Approachable outside of class.

I loved Hattie, she was super helpful, super interested in Biology. If you love Biology, she is very interested in helping you get it. She is strict, and takes control of the classroom, which I appreciate. I don't go to college to listen to 19 yr olds try to sound smart.I would definitely take a class from her again. Exams are fair, not easy.

I wouldn't take her again. In order to earn an A you will have to read every chapter, take online practice tests, and attend every class, making few mistakes along the way. Even if you have a 89.99% final grade you will still receive a B. Half the class dropped by the end of the semester. Fight for your points, but she'll resent you for it.

Anyone who didn't like Hattie is probably right out of high school and got mad because she told them to wake up and turn their cell phone off. She is an excelent teacher and loves it when people ask questions. It shows you are learning or at least trying. You must study hard.Her tests are dificult. In case you forgot, YOU ARE IN COLLEGE!

Hattie is a fantastic professor! I am currently in her Human Genetics class and it is so interesting. She is very passionate about what she's teaching which makes it so much easier to learn from her. I personally do NOT think she makes people feel stupid. She loves questions, and if she can't give you a good answer, she'll look it up for you. Love!

Hattie is phenomenal. Yeah, you have to work for your grade, but this is college, is it not? She's funny and clear, and she won't move on until everyone gets it. If you don't get it, & don't speak up, how is she supposed to know? She can't read your mind! I just hate to see people bash an amazing professor because they don't want to work. Love her!

Great professor, extremely nice and approachable. Always willing to answer any questions and expects you to attend each lab. This class covers a lot of great stuff. Pay attention and you might learn a little something interesting about how life works:)

This is a great class. It is definitely not a class for slackers, but its college. Come with a thinking cap and willingness to learn. Hattie is super helpful and really approachable. Highly recommended

Simply amazing. Great class, great professor. She is so enthusiastic with people who are interested in her class. You ask one question and she does her best to give you the most possible knowledge on anything that has to do with that subject. You can tell she loves what she's teaching, and to me, that is what makes an extraordinary professor.

Hattie is one of the best teachers I've ever (yes, ever) had; and I didn't even get a very good grade in this class. Just be respectful and do things when she says. She HATES cell phones and talking during her class. She's very nice (unless you ask questions that have already been answered or off topic) and you can see how passionate she is.

I've heard many people say that the biology department at Normandale is not very good and the professors are bad. Except for Hattie. She is a brilliant professor and teaches a really interesting class. If you're looking into biology, take Hattie!

Unlike many professors at Normandale, Hattie actually knows what she's talking about. She doesn't feed you all kinds of crap and try to sound smart. She actually IS smart and is very educated on the subject she teaches. I really like her enthusiasm as well. It's so much better than having some monotone professor who puts you to sleep. Take

Human Genetics is seriously the BEST biology course at Normandale. Such a fun class, I would take it again. Great professor.

SIMPLY AMAZING.

Really great, actually. Knows what she's talking about and teaches you some pretty cool things. Labs are actually kind of fun and helped with the learning experience. I'd recommend Hattie.

Hatti is fantastic. She doesn't mess around. Homework is do at the begining of class or 20% docked immediately. Tests are hard. I put in 25 hrs a week including lab outside of lecture to get an A. An A is attainable, but she WILL make you work for it. You learn a lot!

Not gunna lie, the class was fairly difficult and Hattie is kind of strict, but I really enjoyed the class. From day one she's clear with what she expects from you so it's up to you whether you want to put in the effort or not. If you do you'll get a lot out of it, because she really knows what she's talking about.

Hattie is somewhat strict, but incredibly nice. When I say strict I mean with handing things in on time and CELL PHONES. My advice: don't even bring it to her class. But she really is very kind and I enjoyed having her as a professor.

Really good in the lab. She's very helpful and doesn't get annoyed when you ask lots of questions. She does pace around the room a lot during lectures though which'll keep you spinning around constantly in your chair, but I guess it keeps your attention...

Hattie was great, she made enjoy biology. Some students had a hard time, but if you showed up, paid attention, & did your homework you could easily get an A. She made me want to make biology my major.

Hattie is one of those professors who either inspires you beyond words or is one you don't quite care for. I feel like there's not much of an in between. I know many students, myself included, who are biology majors solely because of Hattie. Then there are the people who thinks she's a hard-ass. Put in the effort and she could change you.

Just a warning, she comes off VERY intimidating. Half the class is afraid to approach her outside of class, but if you can get up the nerve you'll be glad you did. Not sure why she puts up such a strong front, but that's all it is; a front. She's actually very sweet, kind, and helpful when you talk to her one on one.

Genetics is a hard subject. Hatti will honestly let every body know about the course on the first day of the class. She is very strict on home assignments and lab reports. Attendance is mandatory. Read the syllabus line by line .Extremely helpful one to one and in lab.Work hard A is attainable but not with 89.9%. Be sure you will get 90+.

She is a really good teacher especially when you ask questions. You will not get the most out of her if you just sit and listen to lecture. You get so much more out of her when you ask her to elaborate because she really does her best to try and answer your questions completely.

Hattie is intimidating and can be condescending. If you visit her in office hours she will be nice and helpful though. Everything was straightforward. Going to lecture is A MUST to get an A, though. I didn't miss one class and barely made the A. Study and youlll be fine. Perfect class to take to satisfy bio requirement.

Genetics is not an easy topic, so it's not an easy class. You really have to work at it if you want to do well. Dr. Dambroski seems intimidating at first, but if you need help she's more than happy to help you, especially if she can tell you really want to learn. She's really a sweetheart once you get to know her.

Good professor, offers valuable help when sought out. Her class is by no means easy and her exams are on the difficult side, but it is a very interesting course. Not to mention she has the most beautiful head of hair and blue eyes that I have ever seen. Unless you do something to irritate her, then those eyes get to be quite cold.

This class was pretty hard. There were times where Hattie treated students in a condescending way but if you are on her good side (meaning you interact in class and with her) she can be a great teacher! She knows her stuff and is willing to explain it in detail outside of class if you need more help.

You had better hope she likes you or you're not going to have a good experience. She can be two different people. I've seen the way she interacts with students she likes and those she doesn't, and let me tell you right now, DON'T PISS HER OFF. I've found it's pretty easy to do.

Great professor. Very intelligent. She is one I advise you to take advantage of.

Hattie is a wonderful professor! Lectures are clear and make a lot of sense. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE LAZY. Study for the exams and do all of your labs thoroughly. If you truly don't understand something, she WILL help you during her office hours. Don't use your cellphone or talk in class. Be respectful and she will do the same back.

If you don't like to think critically about things and want an easy A, Hattie will be a nightmare. If you want to be challenged and understand the world in a new way, she is phenomenal. She is intimidating but will absolutely do her best to help you understand the material. She demands respect from her students, and will give it to you in return.

She is a great teacher! Her tests are extremely difficult. You must know EVERYTHING she talks about in class or you won't get higher than a C on the tests. She is always open to questions and loves students who ask questions. Labs are easy but she grades them tough. Take your time on the labs!

YOU MUST GO TO CLASS! She is a very good listener and answers any questions you have. You should make it a priority to read the textbook and go to her office hours. Also try and do your labs when she is there. She won't do it for you but give you a lot of helpful pointers and explains what is happening and relate it to what you learned in lectures.

Hattie was a great professor. She is great in lecture and has all of her power points online to download, follow along and take note with in class. She will make you work for your grade and when you go to her office and ask questions she wont just give you the answer but help you learn the answer to your question. Such a great Professor.

Hatti is great! She cares about you learning the material. Read your textbook then go to class and listen to her lectures. She is really knowledgeable. Take notes in class. She only tests on the material she covers in class. If you want to learn, this is your professor! She seems to love it when people come see her for a better understanding.

I learned a TON about biology in Hattie's class. I have high academic goals and she helped me tap into the type of work ethic I need in order to reach them. Hattie did a great job of encouraging and supporting. Very approachable and kind. Wants you to succeed!! Would take again!!

So basically, Hattie is a real life Professor McGonagall. She is sharp, knows her stuff, demands (and gives) respect, and has little tolerance for wasting time and unnecessary questions (if it's in the syllabus, don't ask). These qualities allow her to command a classroom, give amazing lectures, and teach you a ton. Hattie is funny as heck too.

Hattie was simply awesome. There was a lot of work involved in this class, but she gave plenty of time to complete it. She was very helpful outside of class and in lab. I had questions about research, and Hattie went above and beyond to help me find a summer program. I highly recommend her classes, but come prepared to learn and work hard.

Hattie is an amazing professor. She is very passionate about biology and it absolutely shows. She truly wants to share what she knows with everyone, so she is always willing to answer questions, see you outside of class, and help during labs. The tests were pretty difficult, but she is always willing to help you understand the material beforehand.

I have had Hattie for two different courses and she is just amazing. It seems at first like she is very intimidating and unwilling to help but youll find that she is incredibly easy to approach and always wanting to answer questions. Her tests are hard and she is not the type of instructor that will hand out As if that is what youre looking for.

Hattie is wonderful! She is available for questions and clarification almost all of the time. She is so nice, but won't sit and do nothing...A+

This course does require you to do the work and participate, but she does accept work late; this helped me because sometimes the workload would be overwhelming and I'd fall behind. There were assignments related to the readings, labs, discussions, and a few small group projects. I found the class manageable, and she made everything understandable.

Pros: Has great knowledge of what she teaches and willingly and happily shares it. Textbook material is made relevant to life (e.g how do energy drinks actually work). Homework provides good textbook summary. Cons: Perhaps a little more homework than is necessary. Slow grader. Heads-up: Your lab questions are graded on correctness.

The workload was okay, not overwhelming but not small. Lots of group discussion on Teams reading a book. She had a very hard time grading with my class. She didn't really grade most of everything till the last 3 weeks of the semester. She was quick to email and understood situations. Would take an in person class and give her a second chance.

Taking her as an accelerated 5-week summer and learning a lot from her class. I felt intimidated at first but then I realized that it's not as difficult as I thought. She opened up the modules early so you can work on assignments early and avoid late work. I took this class just to fulfill biological lab to the U but I then ended up learning a lot.

I took this class as a 5-week summer and the workload is not too bad but required time to study and complete the labs and assignments. There is no test or exam, so the workload is reasonable. She's a little tough with grading and grades assignment late, but you'll be fine if you put yourself to work.

I took BIOL1100 online and went to campus for a lab approx. every month. She's very nice and helpful. Homework heavy course, some assignments take long and are tedious but easy. Labs were easy & straightforward; not a harsh grader at all. She took time to explain when needing help and created a pretty relaxed space to work in. Patient and pleasant.

Took as 5-week asynch online summer course. 3 textbook chapters (with 3 quizzes for each), 3 labs, and 3 miscellaneous assignments per week. Hattie didn't create video lectures; she insisted on reading the textbook. Workload was intense, but not difficult. Hattie was a slow grader, but didn't grade harshly. With effort, the class is an easy A.

Hattie cares about the subject and the students she teaches and is always available if you have questions or need help, that being said she is a very late grader and this is a very homework heavy class with three textbook quizzes, a lab and a discussion and reflection on another science book, that being said the trade off is there is no tests

I really liked this professor. She Did a lot of experimental things with group work and class participation that didn't always work, but this was her first semester back in Environmental Bio since covid. The homework was eeeeeasy if you read the text, the exams were a bit harder. Usually emails back quickly.