If you take Nutrition, take her from her!!! She is THE BEST TEACHER I have ever had!! It's a hard class, but stick it out because it's totally worth it. She has lots of energy too, and brings it to her lectures. It's fun. :-) She uses powerpoint slides and describes them very well - I recommend you printing them out cuz it's really helpful!

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A little bit out there and over the top at times.

Helen DeMarco is an outstanding professor! She's filled with energy and definately isnt BORING. she is really engaged in her lectures. quiz, exams, midterm, and final are all multiple choice. Attend class, print powerpoint lectures, take notes, do all diet projects and you will do fine!! she also gives extra credit sometimes, take advantage of it!

Highly recommend taking a class with her, she's a very nice lady but a little cooky and out there. The class is pretty easy but there is a lot of material you need to understand, if you study and take notes you should do well.

Disregard the previous post about her going too fast- this class is easy and entertaining. If you go to her office, she will explain in DETAIL what you need to know. She's empathetic and willing to help those that seek it. My only criticism is that she went TOO slow and we could have easily covered more material.

Loved, loved, loved this professor. She made an interesting subject even more interesting. If you came to class, listened and took notes, it's an easy A. Super enthusiastic and entertaining. She offers interesting diet assignments and extra credit. So much so that I got an A+. Highly recommend her!

Pretty good teach. A touch wacky, keeps the lectures interesting. She doesn't use the text for much, other than reference. If you attend the class, you can pass on the text. Her Power Points are available through WebCT and the bulk of the lecture/tests come from those. She does toss in a little extra in lecture though. Good professor, good class.

She's fun. If you read and attend class regularly the exams are easy. I just wish DVC offered more nutrition classes so I could take her again.

Shes eccentric so look out for that but all in all shes a good teacher. The material was difficult but if you read and really listen to her lectures you can get out with an A

Took her last sem cus it was a prereq for my major and got an A. Im warning you now, it is a BORING SUBJECT. The book is poorly organized which will add another hour or two to your studying time just to find the answers on the study guide she gives you. Master the study guide and you have an A. Diet Analysis project was easy, BS IT HAHA!

Just the sweetest teacher ever. She's always smiling and energetic, so you'll never fall asleep in her class. Sometimes I'd be having a rough day from my previous classes but I'd feel better when I got to her class.

If you like teachers with bright, cheerful, energetic dispositions, you'll love her classes!

awesome class! she kept things interesting and energetic. i would highly recommend her especially if you have an interest in nutrition.

great teacher! highly recommend her. shes super funny and energetic. you dont use the textbook, like at all. Just study her powerpoints hardcore and go to all the lectures and youll get an A

To say the least, this was the most... "interesting" class I had. No joke she's energetic, and rather eccentric. She'll do a lot for a laugh - but she uses lots of extra cred q's on the test that can raise you from a B to an A, so that was cool.

Really nice lady, enthusiastic and eccentric. One time she made a dance to some cheesy cheesy song. She knows her stuff too and has experience in the real world.

She is a tough teacher but very smart. You will have to study like crazy but if you do you should be fine. Tape her lectures and print the power points and read the book. Her lectures are based on her power points and follow the book as well. She gives you everything you need to pass her class, you just have to STUDY STUDY.

Ms. Demarco has lots of energy. She tries her best to make Nutrition interesting. She gives study guides for every chapter and as long as you study the power points and read the book you'll pass her tests, which are multiple choice. There's only 3 HW assignments all semester. It's definitely possible to get an A in her class.

Easy and entertaining class.

shes very interesting. her antics are entertaining. its easy if you have a background in anatomy and physio. straight forward. some practice quizzes. test are easy. diet project is easy.

She has no use for excuses and does not care why something did not get done (exception are very serious personal issues not IE lost books or folders). She is very personable but her lectures are boring. She is a bit wild, but that is due to the very dry content of the class and her attempts to liven it up. hard class, make sure you have your ID!!

I love her class. She is neat, organized and sophisticated. She shows interest in answering any questions and she goes beyond what you ask. Very enthusiastic person. She fits for a UC professor. Definitely a class to gain personal knowledge. You will do very well and pass her class with an A if you do your course mate and use her study guidelines.

She is AEWSOME!!! I look foward to her lectures! I sit in the front row and lern away! Love how entusiastic she is. LOVE HER! Paying attention on lecture is a must to get a good grade. I would take her again FOR SURE!!

Enjoyed maternal and how nutrition related athletic performance. My main complaint is her lack of control over the class. Every class students would talk and interrupt class. She would nag them to stop, but it would continue the next class period. Valuable class time was lost.

Lovely lady made the course interesting. amazing demonstrations and examples. she knows her subject very well and answer all the questions.10/10 She is defiantly a perfect example of a good teacher

she is hilarious to watch, her way of repsonding to questions is kinda rude. but beside that this class is easy if you read and r interested in nutrition. dont really have to attend since we sign in on sheet, test are easy just have to study. fast paste class and need some dedication

Prof. Demarco is kind of scatter brained, but really knowledgeable on the subject. Half your grade is done online which is super easy and you actually learn a lot from it and her lecture. If you do the work and study you can get an A. Highly recommend her!

Ms. DeMarco is actually a nice person. It's the course that makes it hard for her to teach because there's so much material to cover (18 chapter), which makes the class go on very fast. Do the LearnSmart assignment and review her recorded lectures from Connect, it will help a lot. Not an easy A class.

People who complain are the ones who aren't paying attention to what she is teaching. She goes over everything in detail and, if you listen, how it applies to the real world. It's not just about memorizing things she wants you to know application as well. She is great if you are interested in health and nutrition not just an easy A. Not 4 the lazy!

Miss. DeMarco is one of the best professor. Her class was always fun and she helps clarify anything. I learned more from her lectures and she provides study guides before exams. It's an easy A if you stay current with the course and follow her directions. I would definitely take her again and highly recommend her class!!

pretty helpful but not eassy

the best teacher i've ever have. very nice lady and enthusiastic.

Love her class! She is hilarious, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about Nutrition. She really wants you to succeed getting an A so she provides power points and study guides. Give yourself time to study and visit her during office hours and it will be an easy A. My diet plan has changed. Thank you Ms. DeMarco!

Well, As a professor she is really helpful and provides many opportunities for students to do well in her class. That being said the average is approximately 50% because shes borderline psychotic. Shes.. off and it makes lectures incredibly dull and even pointless if it weren't for the participation grade. Its an easy course, but you'll hate it.

Mrs. DeMarco is a wonderful professor who likes to be goofy (so be ready) and knows what she's teaching like the back of hear hand. I loved her class, it was fun and I learned things I use day-to-day.

Not an easy A, but u WILL have every tool to get an A if you put timeeffort in. Take detailed notes as most test questions are coverd in lectures. EBook homework is fairly easy, but u will learn a lot. Ms. D can be goofy but her energy and love of her profession explains this. If you want to get an easy A and learn nothing, this isnt for you.

Students who complain usually text all class long or play games on laptop. I have an A in class so far but have worked for it because I print power points, take thorough notes during lecture and sit in front where I am not distracted by other students texting. I spend time on study guides and found exams questions match quite well! Great teacher.

Its obvious that she loves her work and passionate about nutrition. Went to her office a few times to get help early in semester and my grade went from B- to A+. Have changed my field to Nutrition due to lectures, learned so much! Recommend Professor D. Provides enough opportunities with worksheetshomework to get good grade. And never boring!!

I love her class. She is very helpful and provides many opportunities for students to do well in her class. I listened and learned a lot from her lectures. She always provides the study guides before exams. Part of your grade is online homework, which helps you learn the material. She always answers questions in the class and during office hours.

She is a amazing, and compassionate , helpful, easy teacher. I had her this semester I got A! But she is the most kind and easy going teacher. She has great personality. Also willing to spend time with me during office hours. I love her so much.

She knows her stuff. I have lost 15 lbs during the semester from info I have learned. It's practical and important. Spend the time studying and learning. It's worth it. I plan on being a nurse and what I have learned from this class has helped me in other classes and my life. Time is needed is class, assignments, studying but I got As on all exams.

DeMarco is a great professor. She really knows her stuff and is very enthusiastic. She'll goof around and make up funny stories to make sure that you're really getting the concept. Tests are multiple choice and are not hard. Take lecture notes, read, and do hw, and you'll do well. A lot of extra credit opportunities.

One of the more enthusiastic and dynamic teachers I've ever had. Glad I took her course and learned more than I ever expected. Very helpful in and out of the classroom. Always kept me wanting to learn more. Challenging but doable.

Great teacher! She's runs the Nutrition department and seems to love everything about nutrition and helping students at DVC. She is helping me work on my Nutrition transfer degree. Professor DeMarco is very knowledgeable. Her class was great because of her energy level and interesting stories. YOU MUST TAKE HER CLASS!!!

I LOVED her class. She's definitely tough, but it's so worth it. I've learned more from being in her class than I have from another professor in a very long time. Make sure to be there for her lectures, everything on the tests are in her lectures. She's quirky and fun during class too!

Summer Class is best because she has the energy to teach the long night course and also kept me awake and engaged. Not too many teachers have been able to keep me interested and wanting to learn in an accelerated course, especially considering the science content. She had a way to make hard stuff easier to understand, while adding a bit of humor.

Enthusiastic and funny, knows the subject, go to office hours for help, only four exams but go to lecture to get the information needed. Learned a lot about physiology at same time so helped me get good grades in those classes too. fair and consistent in grading and policies. not flaky and boring like many other teachers. She cares.

Great class!

taken over summer, assigns classwork worth points and can't make them up if you miss class. Chapter work done online work points, test multiple choice

Miss DeMarco provided clear criteria on how to get my A :) and I liked that! And provided many opportunities to get the A. Always cheerful and smiling and tried to keep the class up-beat. Has a lot of knowledge to share with class. I learned way more than I ever thought I would in this subject but that is a good thing.

If you attend class, follow instructions and use study guides, this class is possible to get the "A". McGraw-Hill is no-brainer for getting 12 the credit already. She is fair grader on worksheets and diet assignment but you need to put some effort into studying for the 4 exams. Great information obtained in this class. I truly enjoyed her energy.

Professor DeMarco is great! I am a Nursing major and found the material to be extremely useful. Some homework and quizzes but without them I would not have Aced her class. She makes lectures fun and interesting, if you can take her please do! She loves teaching and it shows through in her lectures. Would take again!

Her tests are based on lecture, gives a study guide, and you get easy points from McGraw Hill making it impossible not to pass. She is very energetic and friendly; making every lecture very enjoyable. If you have issues she will help you out; don't feel afraid to ask her. If you attend a lot she'll bump up your grade to the next mark.

Took it during summer. Long lectures but she is very nice and easy. You do have to study but its not as hard as anatomy or chemistry. I suggest her.

This is definitely a good teacher and you can tell she loves what she teaches. She is not boring so I wonder if other students just don't like the subject who could rate this energetic and fun teacher so poorly. Covers a lot of information and provides class activities to learn the topics. Better than teachers that are monotone. DeMarco is upbeat!

I took professor for both Nutri 115 & 160 and wished she taught more classes. I always looked forward to lectures and her ability to spark my interest in nutrition. Made me chuckle a lot but got motivated to learn and get A. Tests are only on study guides and what she covers in class. Diet project was valuable if you want to improve your eating.

Had a good time with this teacher. Spunky. Not hard to get an A as long as you show up, do the on-line assignments and study guides for the exams. Grades fair. She is straight foward regarding expectations. One of my best classes last semester! :)

Explained concepts like insulin resistance and energy metabolism with better analogies than I've heard before. She's good at helping me understand the physiology and chemistry parts and then it makes more sense in other classes. High energy teacher but keeps you awake and interested. Seems to curve on some exams to make it more fair. Good teacher!

4 tests, none dropped. 2 health project reports (using Nutri-Calc). No presentations required. Homework is online and due at the end of every lecture that she finishes. Everything avail on D2L. A lot of worksheets which are helpful, gives extra credit for extra worksheets turned in. Lectures are interesting, kind a little long though.

Great professor, always attend class. Lectures are very enthusiastic. if you come all the time, pay attention, do the homework , a b is the minimum you'll get. What separates A students from B students is attendance/participation and test scores.

Professor DeMarco is a good teacher in the sense that, she knows what she's talking about. Her class has multiple choice exams (no notes), 2 nutricalc project and participation worksheets she gives on random days to make sure you come to her class. My con: she has zero people skills; incredibly rude. Don't even bother trying to ask her questions.

Professor Demarco is a funny and likable teacher. I found the homework to be easy (it's all online) and the nutricalc projects were interesting and I liked her feedback on ways to change my diet. However, I do not know if this was because the class was 4 hours or just not liking nutrition, but I pretty much learned NOTHING from the lectures.

Took her nutrition summer class and it was stressful. Although her lectures and homework are not hard, she assigns A TON of reading assignments and projects throughout the 6 weeks. As long as you attend her lectures, read and study you'll get an A. If you don't know how to manage your time wisely I would not take this class during the summer.

The class wasn't a breeze but, then again, I knew nutrition would cover a lot more than just basic food groups. I appreciated the explanations of physiology and metabolism at a level that helped me understand concepts better in this and other concurrent classes. Info I learned helped in personal medical decisions and dietary changes. Thank you!

I took DeMarco over the summer and it was a lot of work because we had to do 15 chapters in 6 weeks (met only 2 nights per week) but the homework was quizzes online anyway and so easy boosted my grade. There were 3 diet projects and she gave great feedback inspiring me to change my diet, I can see she really cared about me as a person.

Ms. DeMarco is clear about expectations, gives clear guides for what will be on the tests, points for participation. Basically, show up, do the minimal work she requires of you, and study what's on the study guides, get an A.

Took her class over summer and it was very hard , so be prepared ! Homework is easy and assignments are easy but her tests were hard ! You really have to pay attention to her lectures in class and understand the reading to do well on the tests . If you manage your time , study, and listen you will do well in her class .

She's absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable.

two major papers and four tests that are pretty easy and to the point! She takes attendance everyday and lectures the entire class time.

I didn't find Professor DeMarco as rude. She was always caring, kind, and took time to answer questions but there were students who constantly stopped her every 5 minutes with questions that were not relevant to class topics. She has a lot of information to share and is passionate about nutrition which was what made me want to go to every class.

DeMarco was awesome and enjoyed every one of her classes. She always helped me when I asked questions and I can tell she really cares about her students. I learned more in this class than any other so far! Great class for those who want to learn how to live longer!

I liked this professor but maybe it's because I love nutrition. She provided valuable information, videos on current topics, and always made me smile with her sense of humor. She only tests you on info covered in classes so you want to attend sessions.

I took Professor DeMarco in the FORUM and found it helpful to sit near the front of room so she got to know me since the room is big with many students. She had a TA (assistant and tutor), who was assigned only to her class in Forum. It was extremely beneficial and helped me get an "A".

This instructor is smart and really loves nutrition. She was helpful throughout the semester when I went to office hours on a regular basis. She is not monotone and boring like my other instructors. It was refreshing to have one class that I truly looked forward to going to. At the end of semester, she was very fair in grading so I could pass.

Took her class last fall. She's always very up beat and cares for her students just respect her time in class. So, don't use your phones and such. The tests are pretty easy it's all based off the lecture so don't skip or else you may miss something. Have to buy online code which is $$. Overall great!

Mrs DeMarco is good teacher she loves her job and wants her students to pass the class . After each 4 chapters covered there's a test. She gives extra credit assignments and also online assignments on each chapter. The class is hard if you never study chemistry . I learned a lot of things about nutrition during this semester .

She's a good teacher , she isn't boring and keeps the class interesting. However for some people this class can be difficult if you have no chemistry or biology background. I took chem 107 and bio 102 in the previous semesters so the class wasn't that difficult - it's all stuff you already know. If you don't have the background ur at a disadvantage

Very funny and she makes the 1.5 class go by fast. You can see she loves to teach and shes always bubbly and wants to tell stories and make the class laugh

Hey class definitely started a life changing journey for me.

Professor DeMarco is the best! She's super funny and her lectures are very engaging. She really made me think about my diet and because of it, I have changed the way I eat. Don't skip class and put in a little study time during the week and you'll do just fine. Highly recommend!

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She is very enthusiastic and passionate about nutrition. I looked forward to all of her lectures.

She is very upbeat. Her lectures are very engaging. Her assignments are fairly easy and straightforward. Attendance is only mandatory because she takes role but it doesn't go to your grade and the lectures are posted online by her. You will learn a lot about your diet in her class. Her tests are from everything you learned from her.

My first class at DVC and my absolute favorite by far. Professor Demarco was very enthusiastic, but she means buisness. If you are planning to take this course, be prepared to be organized, printing out lecture sides is critical! Test are somewhat challenging so make sure to do the study guide & do well on assignments if you want a good grade.

Teacher doesn't make it too hard so as long as you attend to do the activities and get her notes, you should get a good grade. It's a class that's practical to help about basic nutrition, healthy eating and planning, disease prevention. Need book to do assignments worth lots of points.

Grade was based on homework assignments that are online and super easy, exams, and 3 small projects that were also easy to do. Class is not that hard as long as you study for the exams you'll get a good grade.

This teacher is great. The class I am taking is needed for my transfer degree and the chapters are required for transfer as well according to my advisor at SFSU. I am learning so much this semester, sure to get an A. Teacher stays on track, explains each topic thoroughly. Great study guides to prep for exams. 2 extra credit assignments to help.

Good class. I learned a lot from her. She's not boring and is nice. Take notes from lectures or print out the lectures and highlight things that'll be on the tests. Tests are moderate, not difficult, just know the material enough. Do all assignments and the few extra credits.

She's passionate about her job and really tries to simplify the material. You need to purchase the online code in order to do the online assignments for credit. Its like $80. The assignments are up two weeks before theyre due so she gives you lots of time. The study guides are available the first day of class. Do them to pass the exams.

This class really grew on me! At first, it seemed like she was going on tangents, but everything she mentions appears on tests. She presents nutrition in an understandable way, even for those without a science background. Homework is online ($80 access code required) and doesn't relate too much to lecture, but not too hard. Overall great choice

Very nice professor. Extra credit for exam. Very kind professor.

Professor Demarco worked with athletes for a long time and brings her experience to the classroom. She even helped me improve my diet during office hours. Getting an "A" was not that hard, although I think having the book helped my grade. Lectures are informative and entertaining. I recommend her.

Professor Demarco is one of those professors at DVC who you can look up to. A wonderful professor gives great feedback on assignments. If you want A come to each class, do the homework and all the diet assignments. Her instructions are straight forward so follow them and finish the assignments. Whatever she says in class is on the exam so listen!!

Prof Demarco is one of my favorite professors. She's very funny and interesting to listen to in lectures. She is a fair grader and gives lots of opportunities to get points. Do all the assignments she gives & listen to her lectures, you will do well. I took this class as an 8am and she made it really fun and interesting.

Prof. Demarco is awesome! She is very experienced in nutrition and passionate about teaching! If you complete her study guides and go over them you should do well on tests. Very straight forward lectures and assignments. There are weekly quizzes that are super easy. She is also not a tough grader. There is also extra credit available on exams.

Probably one of the best professors in the Nutrition department at DVC. She is very knowledgeable in this field. I loved her lectures, found them interesting. Study the material and really read the textbook. Complete the extra quizzes and study guides. It'll only help out in the long run. This class showed me how to balance my diet and lifestyle.

Do all the work, including the discussions, and do it all on time, study for exams, and you will get an A. DeMarco is kind and a fair grader and wants her students to succeed. Extra credit is given. Textbook is great.