Really great teacher. Class was fun and easy if you study the material she teaches. Just study from notes and don't miss her class. Exam is directly from her notes. Many people did not do so well, and that is only because they did not study notes.

Most awesomest teacher ever!! You actually remember everything you learn and can apply a lot of that knowledge to real life. Best class at VCU.

One of my favorite professors. Great personality! She breaks down complicated things so they are very simple and easy to understand. Very easy to receive an A if you show up and pay attention.

You must attend every class. All of her exams are based off her lecture notes and some readings from the book(which she tells you). Her exams can be tricky because shes likes to put "a and b" "only c" etc. Her clicker points counts as one test grade. She likes to explain concepts through drawings which i thought was helpful and entertaining.

Class isn't mandatory, but go. I looked forward to attending class because her lectures were interesting and Dr. Vick is awesome. Her exams are straight forward and directly from her notes in class -- no surprises. One of the best professors I have ever had at VCU, hands down! Super smart woman. She's chill and very helpful. Take Economic Botany!

I am never one to rate professors, but if you fail this class it is your own doing.She is a no-trick professor&tells you everything you need to know for her exams.Go to class, take notes& if you are lucky to get a study guide go over it as well. I liked her so much that I took her for 322 and the setting was the same. Great proffessor IMO

Exams are straight from notes. Helpful, office hours are available and she even goes out of her way to help you if you can't make them. Great teacher.

I really like her class. She is very thorough and explains things really well. Her test questions are straight from your lecture notes, so if you come to class and study, you can't fail.

All of the tests are straight from lecture. She gives little to no homework but some classwork is extra credit. The tests are tricky, so study hard and go to SI sessions. Otherwise, Dr. Vick is funny and always willing to help you.

Jackie is one of my favorite professors this semester. Sure she treats us like kids but that doesn't matter. Her tests are literally straight from the lecture notes and she does activities some days to give you bonus points for being there! She's really sweet and only writes notes on the white board (no powerpoint). TAKE HER.

I loved her! She's passionate, cute, funny, and a little awkward, but her lectures are crystal clear and it's easy to take good notes. Personally, I didn't feel like I was being talked down to. If you don't have the textbook be sure to attend classes, tests are a bit tough. Loved the "plant of the day" too! Highly recommend her.

Her tests can be tricky because she puts a lot of "both A and B" or "none of the above" or "all of the above" BUT other than that she is a really sweet lady. She LOVES plants and does not do powerpoint notes.

Professor Vick is a really chill, fun teacher!! I took BIOL 152 before taking her BIOL 151 section, and half of the course material was review. Her class is really easy. Make sure you study photosynthesis and cell respiration though...

Take her class! Come to class and write down the notes. Her tests are based on the notes. Her tests are be tricky at times , but if you study, it's no problem! She's a great teacher and is clear. Got an A in the class

She is a really good teacher and gives good notes in class. However, the test comes entirely from the textbook. So reading is very important. Also, your entire grade is based on 4 tests which are cumulative and test 5 which is the final and replaces your lowest test grade. She gives your practice tests before the actual so that helps a lot too.

When you first start the class, it's going to seem like a lot of work. You will have a ton of vocab words to define, and several handouts. It gets a lot better midway through the semester when you get the vocab down. She is really nice, and easy to talk to. :)

Very clear lectures but must read the book. Tests cover material that's not gone over in class but is in the book. Her tests are difficult but fair. Overall, I think she's a great teacher and would recommend her. Getting an A so far.

Professor Vick used to be the "easy" bio teacher. While apparently she has made the class more difficult, everyone that is complaining obviously have not opened the textbook. I've received an A and high B's on the three tests we've had so far. If you go to lecture and do the practice problems in the book BEFORE the tests, you'll be fine.

Vick is very nice and helpful if you have questions. Even though she wasn't always prepared you can tell that she is really interested in medicinal botany. If you go to class, take notes, read the articles and actually study for the exams and practicals for lab you will do well in the class.

I loved this class! I took it over the summer last year and I thought she was well prepared. If you took notes during class and followed along well, it wasn't difficult to do well in this class!

I really enjoy Dr. Vick's lectures. She is passionate about what she teaches. I like her teaching style, she doesn't use monotonous power points she actually draws the processes and pictures out as she explained them. Yes you have to read the book! Biology is detailed, you can't be lazy.

She's a very nice lady, and is very into what she does! Lectures are easy to follow and to take notes. Lots of quizzes, so just study your notes and you'll do fine. Tests however are much harder, so be prepared. If you come to class and put forth a little effort you'll do well. Medicinal Botany is much better than most other plant classes!!

This is class is not as bad as it seems!! I got an A in this class really easily and only studied for the tests the night before! She is way better than Jennings so take her! You will have to read the book but that should be expected! I will most likely take her again for medicinal botany!

She is an amazing biology professor and I always enjoyed going to her class because she makes it so interesting. She writes everything on the board that you need to know and her tests come straight from her lecture notes, but you have to think on her tests because her questions are tricky and this is what messed most people up in her class.

The powerpoints she puts online are exactly what she talks in class with a bit more explanation. You can skip classes, only if you do the reading and homework. Tests are fairly straightforward and include 2-3 chapters which is very manageable. When answering questions in class she sometimes sounds very unsure of herself

She teaches the material very well but what she teaches normally isn't answered clearly for her tests even though she'll say what she says in the lecture is what will be on the test. Its important that you read the textbook and the material that she taught in the lecture for the tests or you might not do very well.

She writes all her notes on the bored, but sitting near the front I never had trouble reading them. Paying attention in lecture is really beneficial, but preparation for tests outside of class is a necessity. If you don't study details, don't expect an A. SI sessions were also really helpful for this course. Overall, she's a really nice lady.

Prof Vick is very passionate about what she teaches and overall is a nice professor. Her tests though, are brutal. They consist of 30% multiple choice/TF and 70% fill in the blank. It's pretty straightforward, you just have to memorize EVERY detail she writes down. Be prepared to study.

For some reason, usually it takes forever for her to post grades which is irritating.....

Ok, I don't usually rate professors but I'm an average student. I actually like her teaching style oppose to others. No power points, she draws everything and explains processes in depth. She teaches material very slow so test are only a few chapters. She picks what she wants you to learn out of chapters but always use the book to enforce lessons!

Class was pretty straight forward but hard to keep up with. She cares a lot about her work and ask for the same in return. Do not take this class if you can't commit to quizzes or test EVERY Friday. If you go to all the classes and pay attention you should have no problem getting an A or B but make sure you don't fall behind.

Quizzes or tests every Friday. As long as you go to class and take really good notes , and study them, you should do really well on them. Attendance isn't mandatory but the quizzes and tests are off of the lectures. Personally I just made sure to go every class and took good notes (tried to write EVERYTHING). DON'T do the project the night be4.

I loved Dr Vick. Her syllabus laid everything out for you, and she stuck to it pretty strictly. You definitely need to come to class- she writes everything on the white board which allows her to explain things in great detail. Her lecture + the textbook gives you a clear understanding of what is one the test. Not a class for slackers.

Professor Vick is THE most amazing professor, her lectures are good for people that are visual learners. She doesn't have power points, but she draws out and explains everything. Launchpad quizzes weekly, but they count for participation and not correctness. She also offers 2-4 bonus questions on every test, I have gotten an A on every exam.

If you need to take this class, you must take Dr. Vick!! I haven't opened my textbook all semester. I just go to every class, pay attention to what she writes down and what she says, and then study exactly that for the test. She throws in a couple of bonuses on each exam, drops your lowest test grade, and assigns weekly hw for completion points

Take her if you have the chance. Literally all you have to do is show up to every class and take notes and you'll get at the very least a C. I took her after having taken Moore and withdrawing and she was like an angel.

One of my favorite classes I've taken here! Her class structure is very simple; there are 3 exams, weekly quizzes, and a few group activities. The quizzes helped me learn the material and do well on the exams. She's very nice and she definitely loves what she studies, so I enjoyed her lectures a lot. Definitely take this class if you like plants!

Dr. Vick is amazing. Quizzes every Friday, 10 questions. 3 exams, not final. Her lectures were never boring. Go to class, do the group work (few assignments) and you will get an A. STUDY her notes, it is all on the test basically word for word.

Need to attend lectures. She draws everything out which def helps for memory. Studying the notes will get you a great grade. Tests are all MC. Definitely will try to take her again later.

Easy. The tests are really easy, and all of the homework assignments equal an exam grade. However, the lectures are both necessary and BORING. The tests are from her lectures (not from the textbook) and her voice is super monotonous. Easy A, just boring.

I was psyched out when I heard that Vick was rated such a low score and I went in scared but as I sat through the lectures and took the tests i realized that shes one of the best bio professors @ VCU she gives really easy bonus questions and has launchpad assignments that are just completion. If you get below a B you just didnt try...

she literally draws out everything on the board but that also means that you have to pay attention and write everything down bc she wont post the notes on BB. Also take note of what shes saying because it can help with explanation. Honestly if you go to class and study you won't have problems. I've heard shes not very kind during office hours.

I don't know why Professor Vick is rated so low on here. She's friendly and her lectures are interesting. Her exams aren't too entirely difficult either. Just study and show up and you should be fine.

Jaclyn Vick is a good professor and her lectures are interesting. She assigns homework on Launchpad and it's a great supplement for reviewing material and doing practice problems. Her exams are relatively easy as well and she posts study guides. Just show up to class, take notes, do the Launchpad assignments, and you'll be fine.

She is is very rude one on one no matter how polite/sweet/smart you are. She knows what she is talking about and can break it down really well. There are a lot of exams and attendance is not technically mandatory but if you don't go you'll be really far behind. Notes are very helpful

Show up to Vicks class and you will do well. All of her notes are drawn in front of you so it is not too fast paced. She cares about her students and will give you great advice to be more successful in her class during office hours. Pairing her notes with the E-book, you will get a high grade in this class as long as the effort is put forth.

She draws pictures for all her notes. Pretty much everything she writes out in the notes is a question on her tests, so just read the notes a couple times and make sure you understand it. She drops 1 test and used launchpad for online homework once a week. I loved her class.

She is the best prof. that I've had so far

Vick is so great!! Attendance isn't mandatory BUT she hand writes all her notes and does not post them on blackboard and her exams consist of everything that she puts in the notes, so make sure you go to class!! Also, make sure you do launchpad because its such an easy A and a grade booster. Exams are your notes!!!

Very easy class, her notes are very nice, she hand writes everything and draws out pictures. Her class has no attendance requirement but it is very helpful to come to class because she gives a lot of good information. If you take good notes and study them, her tests are very straightforward and not hard at all. Final exam was a piece of cake.

I would recommend this professor if you have to take bio 151. She explains everything so simply and handwritten. If you review your notes and go to si sessions you will pass. Sometimes she would go off topic and start talking about her children but she is a good professor overall.

Vick is a great professor, attendance isn't mandatory but all her notes in lecture are handwritten and she doesn't post them on blackboard. So, go to class! Test were always 50 questions with bonus question, very easy stuck to lecture material! also she drops the lowest test grade & homework weighs as much as a test but very easy!!

Show up to class and take the notes and you should pass

one of my favorite classes and professors. as long as you copy her notes down (which she literally writes/draws in front of you the entire class) and thoroughly study them before tests, you'll be fine. tests make up most of your grade but she drops 1 and completion hw is graded as another test (so pretty much 100% test grade).

I was uneasy to take this class cause of the mixed reviews on this website but I'm glad I did. You can tell she likes this subjects and always tries to make jokes. She goes fast through lecture so I would type your notes. Also, go to class! Not everything you need to know is on the powerpoints! A quiz every Friday that is very easy too, recommended

Professor Vick is a really great professor. She draws lots of diagrams and the tests are the notes. Her notes make you understand the topics.

She teaches all the material with handwritten notes in class and only tests on the stuff we learned in class. Easy to get a good grade on her tests as long as you carefully review and basically memorize the notes. Her lectures are fun to listen to.

Take her class!!! The tests are only based on what she teaches in class. All her notes are handwritten, she does a really good job of explaining each topic this way.

handwrites notes and the test are based on those notes, drops one out of four exams, and very nice.

I have NO idea what these recent reviews are talking about lol. Her lectures are almost exactly what shows up on the test. Come to class, write the notes, and STUDY. She drops one test and we use labquest which is a free 60 points (we have a 2 week free trial, finish up everything within that time to not pay for it bc we don't use the textbook)

Vick was an easy teacher. She hand wrote her notes so you either had to show up or have a friend. Attendance was not mandatory but notes were not posted on blackboard. I never went to class other than the tests dates and passed with an A. My friends had her and I just took pictures of her notes and studied the day before the test. Easy class!

Don't understand why she gets bad reviews. If you show up to class & copy her notes almost exactly, or share notes w/ someone you will pass. There was minimal hw outside of class, just online txtbook quizzes that only count for participation, so easy A. The tests only cover exactly what she covers in class and lectures/notes are easy to understand.

Took her class when I had to retake Bio. She is easy, if you put in the work. She does have homework and attendance is not mandatory but I recommend going to class for notes. Her notes are handwritten and she explains as she goes. Her exams are based on her notes so if you understand them then it'll be an easy A. She drops one exam.

Took her for a summer class that lasted a month. All the tests were based on the notes she did in class, which she wrote herself and walked us through. she gave extra credit for completing all the homework which was due regularly. if you use basic memorization methods to study, pay attention, and do all the work it's an easy A.

I'm not sure what all the previous reviews are talking about. This was my first biology class since high school and she did an excellent job explaining the material. The fact that it was hand drawn notes meant that I could keep up and still listen to what she was saying. Her tests are based entirely off the notes, so show up, take notes, easy A.

Vick is a good professor, although her lectures can be a bit dry. The class is really quite manageable as long as you take notes and attend SI sessions as needed. SI sessions and attendance can actually earn you a lot of extra credit!

Vick was amazing for 151, you HAVE to go to class if you want to do well. Taking good notes is a must, copy everything she says and writes down. strictly Study her notes for exams, I loved this class!

I really loved Professor Vick! She handwrites her notes which I really liked and it made the material stick better. She is really clear in her note taking, explains material well, and you must also write what she says! Tests are kinda hard but if you study her notes, you will do great!

She doesn't handwrite notes like she did for 151, so you will actually have to write your own notes. RECORD her lectures every class, STUDY them. You cannot cram content last minute since there's so much. Pretty easy to get an A if you put in the effort for it. They literally throw extra credit at you, get as many points as u can.

Although lectures are quite dense, everything that is on a test is straight from the lectures. Make sure to take good notes (they are not posted/she does not use powerpoints either). Of course when studying you will have a lot to try and memorize but thanks to her good notes and explanations I was able to land an A in the class :)

she handwrites her notes which is really helpful but means you are forced to come to class. somethings she says but doesn't write and she doesn't post any notes. launchpad homework that you could finish in the first week and not have to pay for it. go to SI and preceptor sessions!!! test is word for word from her notes but the best way to study

Dr. Vick is a good professor. She handwrites all her notes which is a lot but, you just study your notes well and you will be fine.

Dr. Vick is straightforward in her lectures. Attendance is not mandatory but she gives out random activities that count as grades - these are easy and free points if you come to class. Quizzes every Friday that there's not a test. No cumulative tests or final exam. Just go to class because the class is really easy if you take good notes.

Prof. Vick is extremely sweet, kind, and enthusiastic about teaching and will answer all your questions outside of class. I personally just didn't like BIO 333, I just thought It was boring. We had an easy quiz every week, so DON'T FALL BEHIND!! Attend class!!! otherwise, it's a pretty easy and simple class for 3 credits.

Cell bio is truly nothing spectacular. It is a necessary class, and Dr Vick will get you through it pretty smoothly. The class is pretty fast paced, so be good about taking notes, but there are also many preceptor sessions if you need them. The exams basically ask if you can read a PowerPoint (not a criticism). You should do fine.

Course is based out of 500 points: 4 quizzes 25 points each (all open note, so easy 100's) 4 tests worth 100 points each, & an optional cumulative final that will drop the lowest test score if taken. TONS of extra credit for attendance, preceptor sessions, etc. You could easily not go to lecture & read the book, but it depends on how you are w/bio.

I definitely recommend taking this class it was very interesting and Dr. Vick is a great lecturer. It is an attainable A if you put in the work throughout the semester and take good notes during class, all tests and quizzes are based on the lectures. No textbook and no final. There are some group projects and a poster presentation!

I really enjoyed Medicinal Botany and would recommend this class if you want an easy A. She only tests on what she lectures and it is not difficult at all. She has quizzes, but if you do some light studying, it is really easy. Her tests are not hard either, just review her slides and take good notes. She is really nice.

Pay attention to lectures! Take good notes! If you study you should do well on exams, it's a lot to memorize so study ahead. Quizzes and in class assignments are easy points just pay attention to the previous lectures. She's really nice, so ask questions if you're confused. She drops one exam and your lowest assignment and quiz.

Exams make up you grade--> 4 out of 5. She is super smart and nice, pretty much can answer any question. Exams are MC and have 2 EC on them. Material can get dense but she doesn't put everything on the exam. DO THE HW!! This can really help you out in the end.

Go to class, don't get distracted, and take good notes. Lectures were straightforward and she highlighted certain concepts that will be tested on. Preceptor sessions were a great resource as well.

Dr. Vick's class is straight forward. Tests are on lecture and things said in class. My suggestion is to take notes beforehand and then jot down anything else she adds during lecture. Lots of chances for extra credit. Easy to get an A or B if you are willing to study.

Dr. Vick is a great teacher, she does one thing and it is teach, which it is my second time taking bio151 as I failed last semester but her teaching style and the workload is very balanced and easy to understand. The only things you need to do to get an A in the class is to do all the homework, and study the notes and understand the concept.

She heavily emphasizes showing up even though she doesn't take attendance, because her slides are somewhat vague and she really goes into detail during lectures. All homework is a completion grade and tests are very easy as long as you listen to the lectures and what she says is going to be on the test, go to the review sessions for extra credit!!

you dont even have to show up, everything for the semester is already posted on canvas

This professor provided a lot of extra credit opportunities to raise your grade. Test are very easy if you study. Definitely go to the SI sessions because they help a lot.

Dr. Vick is amazing! She is easy to reach outside of class and she gives plenty of extra credit opportunities. The class is made up of 4 tests and quizzes and an OPTIONAL final. If you do well on the quizzes (online) and go to the extra credit preceptor sessions you should be able to pass but to get an A you need to do that and do well on the exams

Dr. Vicks syllabus is very clear and although her class is very lecture heavy, you can tell she tries her best to engage students. she gives extra credit and her tests are VERY straightforward. My advice is to study thoroughly. she never gets super specific about anything so as long as you get the gist you're fine.

The only things that go into your grade are tests/quizzes, no hw. The quizzes are online/open note & tests are MCQ, so the class is easy from that standpoint. Just try not to skip too much or you will miss key test info as the slides are not very detailed. A lot of people don't vibe w/ her, if you just need to get through the class shes fine.