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She's great. Very easy to understand. Writes the notes on an overhead. She is great! A+
Very easy to understand and makes the material managable. Not as easy as she makes you think it is but she makes the class interesting and fun.
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Very nice, pretty easy teacher. Lab is not as easy as people think. The work is hard, she explains everything well.
Great Great teacher!! I recomend her highly. She did an awesome job!!! and shes cute
THIS WOMAN IS HOT!
You got that right!! She is one fine teacher!!! So hot!!! I wish she could be my only teacher, for every class, forever!!!
awesome..this is the second i have taken the course but this time ill pass bc she explains so much better! she tries to make it interesting and helps out when possible...take bio from her!
Great teacher
Great professor. Helps you in any way she can. She explains things so anybody can understand. And she is very good looking too, which is an added bonus.
Shes amazing! the final questions are exactly from every test and she gives youa chance to copy all the tests down to make it easier on you. She helps everyone she can and wants you to learn the material. Shes lienient with assignments and how many professors do you know that give extra credit?
I am terrible when it comes to science. The class was challenging for me, but I worked hard and pulled of an A. That is amazing for me! I highly recommend Jean Ann. She gives extra credit! The final was exactly like all the other tests! I zipped thru it! Take Jean Ann!
Great teacher, class was interesting and informative, i wish I would of had her for my regular biology class as well as lab.
A good teacher, that breaks things down for ya. She got booty too!!!
She is very easy. Doesn't rush through material and takes time to make sure you understand the material. Hardly any homework
I wish I would have taken this teacher.
I love her lab!! I wish I would have taken her for my lecture class! She's so great, her tests are great, and lab is FUN. I hate science, but I love coming to lab!! She always helps you if you don't understand. She is a speedy talker, but she makes everything easy to understand and comprehend. I learned more from her than my Biology lecture class!!
Had her for lecture and loved her, had her for lab and still loved her! shes an awesome teacher...even for the people who are not very good in biology/science
i loved this class. she made biology really easy for me to grasp. i had a hard time with it in high school and i know it's cheesy, but after taking her class i decided to be a biology major. highly recommended teacher!!
I have her for both lecture and lab and loved her. she is a great teacher and cares about her students and wants to know that they are learning...while having fun doing it. i would recommend her to other students!
excellent teacher
amazing teacher...great person, easy to understand...she will do whatever she can to help you get the grade you want. definitely one of jccc's best!
DONT TAKE BIOLOGY FROM ANYONE ELSE BUT HER!!!!!!!
Really great teacher!! She's easy to understand and she seems like she really wants to help you succeed in her class. She used different teaching methods in her lectures for all kinds of learners. Take notes, read (although its not essential for all the material) and pay attention and you'll do great! She's funny too!
She is an absolutely amazing teacher. Quite possibly the best teacher I have had. I really wish all teachers would care as much about students and teaching as she does.
Good teacher. But don't be tricked into thinking this is just an easy A. You still have to do some work, but I would definitely take Biology from her. SHe's really nice and cool.
I really hate Biology, but she got me through it with a B. You really do need to show up, but she does just about everything she can to help you understand everything, and she gives you opportunity for extra credit. Really good teacher.
mrs. vickers is AWESOME!! she is very helpful and really cares!
Awesome professor. She is really cool, funny, and nice. Her tests are not very hard at all and if you pay attention in class you will easily pass with a B.
best science professor at juco. amazing. helpful, involved, clear. she gives great reviews for all exams and announces quizzes. interesting and gives great real life examples. extra credit available on every exam. DONT TAKE ANYBODY BUT HER! you will have to fight to get into her classes, they fill up quick.. true sign of a good instructor
Awesome...fantastic...greeaaat...Mrs. Vickers is a great professor one of the best at Juco...teaches biology with a sense of humor and gives great examples...
Good, clear, enthusiastic teacher
Jean Ann Vickers is one of the best teachers I have had at JCCC! She makes Biology fun and easy!
excellent professor. if you can take her lecture and lab together (they repeat each other, so it is easier to study). exams are hard, you need to study both her notes and book, but she gives an opportunity for extra credit for each exam. couple of in class quizzes are easy points. always willing to help you out even outside of class.
Honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had. She understands that not everyone is a Biology major and explains things with perfect clarity. She will do anything she can to help you if you ask. She expects you to work and is not unreasonable about homework.
I love this teacher. She is awesome. Tests are a little hard but if you study for them then you'll be okay. I would highly recommend taking Vickers.
Vickers is a great biology teacher. Her lectures are a great help, very easy to understand. She's a very easy professor, and loves to give out free extra credit for stuff like life application and attendence. Show up and it will be a great class for you.
I absolutely LOVED her! I had taken another teacher's biology class and dropped it. She explains things very well and relates them to everyday uses. She gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit. I would love to take another class from her.
Vickers is the best teacher I've had at JCCC. Her lectures are very clear and if you do the extra credit you should have no problems with the class.
AWESOME professor. maked Biology fun and easy to understand. I was scared at the begining of the semester, but I gor an A as teh final grade. I love the way she gives extra creadits. there are some in class quizes but exteremly easy to get the whole points. unit exams are almost hard, but u are here to study, so study;) . U need help?? she is the r
She's one of the best teachers I have ever had. The class is a bit hard sometimes, but she makes everything very clear and is always helpful. She offers lots of extra credit, and gives really easy assignments. GREAT TEACHER!
SHE'S VERY HELPFULL!! WOOP WOOP
She is by far one of the best teachers I have had in my life. She makes things makes Biology make sence. She is very clear on what she expects from you, so listen and take notes and you will do just fine!
Fantastic teacher! STUDY STUDY STUDY tho, you have to earn your grade, she doesnt hand out good grades. I enjoyed this class a lot. takes interest in her students and how they're doing in class. :) wish i had to take another biology class so i could have her again.
Very wise teacher. She knows a lot and makes the class very enjoyable. Take good notes and you will do fine. I wish I could take another class with her.
great teacher.if you have to take biology take it from her!Offers extra credit, test are essay and multiple choice. tells you what material the essays are going to be over.makes class very enjoyable :)
The class is easy if you attend. There are a lot of points possible, so if you turn in all your work, there is a high chance you'll get an A.
She acted like she wanted to be there and thought in a way that kept you involed and helped for better understanding.
GREAT teacher if you have to take Biology take it from Mrs. Vickers! She is a great teacher and makes it fun to learn. Attend class and do the study guides and do all the work and you'll get an A you still have to earn it but it shouldn't be to hard!
Awesome teacher! Extremely helpful! If she taught more classes, I would definitely take more with her! Make sure you attend classes and definitely do the study guides and you will do fine! Turn in all work and you will get an A. She is an entertaining teacher so going to class is actually fun! She is by far my favorite teacher I have ever taken!
She is an amazing teacher... because you actually LEARN! This class is an easy A (And I flunked bio twice in highschool!) Hands down the best teacher at JCCC. Very sweet and caring lady.
I noticed when I went back to read the chapters assigned... I already knew everything! She is so clear in her lectures you hardly need to study on your own time. I can remember everything she has taught this entire semester. She's interesting, funny and can apply anything to every day life.
Very nice lady, looks you in the eye and smiles, enjoys what she does. Good energy, understanding and down-to-earth. Got an A. Take notes, at least skim the book, learn the terms in the study guide, do fine. Now taking her for the lab.
i would DEFINITELY take her again! she's super nice, explains ideas thoroughly, and applies concepts to everyday life. there's extra credit on every test..she really wants you to get an A! and if you do the work, you will. also, she's adorable!
She has great teaching ability. She was fun to be with and has a great personality.
She is the best teacher ever! I hated science before I took this class and now I'm going into nursing. I would take her class again in a heartbeat. She gives lots of extra credit! I love her!
She is the best teacher ever! I hated science before I took biology with her. Now I'm going into nursing. She gives lots of extra credit in lecture and will help you if you ask. I would take her class again in a heartbeat. I wish she taught all my other classes.
Best teacher iv had in a long long time! Highly recommended! You cant go wrong!
This teacher is beyond amazing. She is geared for teh student who is not a medical major. She makes this understandable and works with you. She does not want you to fail; she will do what she can to help you pass. Always attend class, because there is so much information you will miss otherwise, but she is so kind, and amazing.. take her!
Ok you have to work, but if you go to class and study the notes and outlines SHE GIVES YOU, you should be gold. she is funny, and makes class interesting. She grades generously if you are making an effort. I think you would have to work harder to fail the class than to pass it.
She is amazing, love her. She makes class fun and interesting, has a great personality, cares about her students, and is very helpful. I wish I had more classes to take with her. Easy work, gives "wobble points" on tests, and extra credit. take her!
The lab with her is great. Quizzes every week, but easy. Tests are a little hard, but there's only 3. She makes it interesting and gives you the answers at the end of every lab. Highly recommend her!
Professor Vickers is a wonderful teacher who is willing to go out of her way to make sure that you learn the material. Powerpoint printoffs & w/s are what to study in order to make a grade & life applications for every test help guarantee 10 pts for every test. I learned so much and plan on futhering my studies in Biology because of this class.
One of the best teachers I've ever had. I found that I never even used the book because her lectures were so clear. Does everything she can to make sure each student recieves a good grade. If you have to take bio/bio lab make sure you take Vickers. Best teacher I've had at JCCC!
Mrs. Vickers was my FAVORITE professor of the semester easily. If it's not her knowledge of biology that wins you over, it's her personality. I totally had a crush on her!
Vickers was a very good teacher. She knows so much about what she teaches that you feel confident your getting your moneys worth. Almost never used the book because i felt like i already knew everything just by listening to her lectures. If you show up everyday and do all the work in the end she ends up giving a little bit of extra credit.Take Her
very professional instructor/ teach w/ pwrpoint and extra examples/ give study guide/ has few short papers to turn in/ practical lab is easy/ gives bunch of extra credit!/ easy grader/ I guess she only teaches Biol121/Don't miss to take her class!!
THe best teacher I have had in college. SHe was very clear on the topics and gives out handouts that cover what is on the tests to help limit the number of notes you have to take.
She is the best teacher I have ever had! She explains even the most complicated subjects extremely well, gives you a copy of all the power points, gives lots of extra credit, and keeps class fun. Take from her, and I promise you won't regret it
Jean Ann is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered in my schooling career! All notes and study guides are easily accessible and all material is covered thoroughly. It is impossible to not get an A unless you're sick a lot or don't care
Jean Anne is the best professor, if you need Biology, you have to take her. An A is attainable and she teaches in a understandable way where you are not confused. She take her time to answer all question and love biology!!!
Jean Ann is such a wonderful professor, she is very personable and is not there to fail you, she truly wants you to succeed and gives you many chances to succeed if you take them.
Jean Ann has been my favorite teacher in the 3 semesters I've taken at JCCC. Her sense of humor is awesome, she makes learning fun, and she really cares about her students. I'm not one who considers myself "good" at science, but she made learning the material fun. Take her!
One of the best teachers I have had at JCCC. So helpful and fun, doesn't take any crap from students, as long as you are respectful she will respect you. Not a fan of Biolog but she made the class so interesting and fun! TAKE HER and no one else for Biology!!
She is amazing! She teaches very well and always takes time to answer any questions. She is very organized and is always easy to follow. The material can be hard, but she does a very good job explaining it to you. She makes the class fun! As long as you pay attention, study and follow her directions, you should get an A without a problem. Take her!
Great teacher!! Helpful, nice, just plain amazing!
This is a hard class, everyone knows. You have to play it right. Attend class, take lots of notes, and study hard... oh do the homework too and it is still hard. This teacher definitely changes the game to some perspective. She is friendly, answers email, and is honest. Very helpful overall and I would recommend. Prepare good luck!
I loved this class! Biology is required for most majors and I would recommend taking it with her. She really knows the material and teaches it very well. She is very helpful and will work around your schedule. Labs are not hard, and she often tells you exactly what will be on the tests during lectures. She's funny and makes class fun!
Professor Vickers made the course fun for me. I'm not the science person (got a B) but she is funny with funny stories. She works her stories into the course work.She is VERY helpful and does everything she can to help. I would recomend her for this class or any Bio class! Thanks for making my semester great! A msg for JCCC, you need to keep her!
Prof. Vickers was my favorite teacher last semester. She is very kind, funny, and helpful. I found her class to be the easiest science class I have ever taken. My lowest grade on any exam was a 99%. The material covered was a breeze but I loved going to class anyway.
Great friendly teacher who makes Biology a breeze for you. If you fail her class, you didn't lift a finger to help yourself. Southern gall so she's charming. Lots of funny stories. Easy tests. Emphasizes materials in lecture that will be on the test, so if you are taking notes, (or if you just review the slides) you're set. She's a life saver! :)
Such a great teacher! You can tell that she loves what she does and wants everyone to be successful and love biology as much as she does. Tests are hard, but if you study and review it is not bad. Great lady and teacher overall! She definitely knows how to make science fun.
If you don't get an A in her class it's your own fault. The course material could be tough for someone who doesn't show up to class, but if you do, she'll basically give you everything you need to know to do well on tests, quizzes, and homework. She's great and makes the class fun! Overall, she's great.
Oh Jean Ann, this woman is the definition of a southern sweetheart. Don't get the textbook! All of the stuff you need from it is posted online. The class is easy, but you've GOT TO STUDY. Study guides are online, print it and fill them out the night before the test and it'll be easy. Take tons of notes in class and pay attention! Great class!
I really enjoyed her class. She is SO nice and is very consistent and is kind to her students. She is very helpful and tells you exactly what you need to know on the tests. If you study, you can do great in her class. Highly recommend her!
She is a great teacher. Print the power points and take notes directly on them. She teaches from them. She provides study guides for the exams that are pretty straight forward. Do the study guides and show up, you'll do fine.
One of the best professors I have had. Jean Ann knows how to teach to numerous learning styles. Print off the power points and study for the test. Take good notes and if you don't get an A it's on you. She will give you everything you need to succeed.
Loved her! I've never enjoyed science or biology very much, but somehow she actually made the class enjoyable for me. She's very entertaining when she lectures. I learned a lot. Tests are easy as long as you study.
Jean Ann is a great professor and a very kind lady. She loves Biology and teaches it well. Highly recommend!
She's a great teacher, makes it very simple and easy.
This class is awesome. Lots of opportunities to get points, she is very clear on what will be on the test. She gives quizzes, but they are super helpful because the tests are exactly like the quizzes. She is easy to understand. Not biased about anything. Refreshing.
Mrs. Vickers is one of the best professors I've come across at JCCC! Very kind lady and will go out of her way to help any of her students succeed. By the way I got a 100% on her final, and Im a B average student if that means anything to you. I would definitely reccomend Mrs. Vickers.
great professor. Easy as long as you pay attention. gives a lot of extra credit.
Offers tons of extra credit, half the test come from the quizzes she gives. Great at explaining, show up, take notes, do the quizzes and homework and its pretty much an A. Loved her!
Fantastic professor. Makes class really easy through her teaching methods. Really considerate of athletes and their schedules. If your scheduled class time she'll let you come to the same class at a different time if you want. Would definitely recommend her
Professor Vickers YOU ROCK! She is hilarious, there for her students, and extremely helpful. I was a student with a disability and she was ALWAYS willing to help me and wanting me to succeed. She is from Tyler, Texas and is the most kind, southern sweetheart and genuine professor you will ever encounter on this campus. TAKE HER FOR INTROBIO NM!
Jean Ann Vickers is seriously the best teacher ever. Her class is a SUPER easy A. Just study for the quizzes. For tests, simply know all of the quiz questions, and lecture notes. No need to read the book. Do pay attention. About 3 points extra credit per quiz! I got an 100% in her class, so I don't have to take the final :) I LOVED HER CLASS! DO IT
Excellent Professor! I would highly recommend her to any student. She made class enjoyable, explained things well, and while there was a bit of homework it all aided me in learning the material. The extra credit was really nice and she adds a "wobble" to exams. If you attend class, work the study guide and finish your assignments you'll be fine.
Jean Ann is one of my favorite teachers that I have ever had. She loves her students, even if you are a frequent 'participant' in the class discussions (which I was). She is very patient with slower students and will try to answer any question you have to the best of her abilities. Take her class if you have the chance at all! You won't regret it!
BEST teacher I've ever had at JCCC. She truly loves her subject matter and cares for her students (a rare find in teachers these days). Super easy class in my opinion. She gives you tons of opportunities for extra credit, 90% of our quizzes were take home quizzes, and we got to use a cheat sheet for the last exam. Take this teacher!!
jean ann is very fun and nice. she cracks herself up quite a bit but she makes the class more exciting. if you show up and do the work you will pass.
Great teacher. I can honestly say that she was one of my favorite teachers of all time. She explains the material very well and lets you know exactly what she expects. Funny, nice, and made biology interesting for me. She makes a hard subject easy to understand. She also was flexible when I had to attend a funeral during lab. Great teacher.
TAKE THIS CLASS!! I took this class because I had to and thought it was going to be so boring. Jean Ann does an AMAZING job of making this subject interesting and fun!!! She is the best teach for biology!!! She is also very understanding and helpful if you are struggling. Extra credit is built into the course as well!!
Jean is awesome! Needless to say I'd recommend her if you're in a pickle and trying to figure out the best bio teacher to take.
If all professors were like Jean Ann, I would love every class that I take! I came into her class terrified, as I am not "science-y" at all, but I enjoyed every day of Biology! She made science fun, and understandable to a "common" person like myself. The "A" was a given, if you just showed up, did the (easy) work, and paid a little attention! A+++
Jean Ann is phenomenal. No professor at JCCC works as hard as she does. Works with you to make sure you understand the material. You will know exactly what is on the test before you take each one. If you do some minor studying you will get an A. You don't have to read the textbook, just take good lecture notes.
Bio is my least favorite subject but Prof. Vickers completely changed that. Not only was she the most helpful professor, but she is the sweetest and funniest professor I have ever had! I would HIGHLY recommend taking a class from her! I learned SO much in this course. Also, there is extra credit on every quiztest! You must take this class from her
I have never been a science person and always passed with C averages. I earned my first A in a science course from her. She makes it easy to stay interested in her lectures, she makes it fun and bearable. If she taught every science course I needed, i would take them all with her. Questions from tests come from her quizzes, so keep those for sure!
She is the best professor I've had so far. She is a great person and an even better professor. She teaches you all the material in a clear and easy to understand manner. She is also very flexible with all dates. Take her if you want to boost your GPA and actually have fun while doing so.
Professor Vickers is the best bio teacher out there! I'm not a huge science person, but she changed that. With interesting lectures and well prepared labs, she made this tough course doable and fun. TAKE HER!!!
BEST BIO TEACHER. Definitely take her. You will learn A LOT. She helps you with anything you need. Give LOTS AND LOTS of extra credit. Easy tests, study the take home quizzes and you are guaranteed an A in the class. Very easy. Attend the lab reviews. She makes the class fun and easy.
I would revolve my entire schedule to make sure you have Jean Ann as a teacher, cares for her students and tests are straightforward.
Jean Ann was by far one of the best teachers I have ever had. I wasn't too sure about biology going into the class, but she made it fun and easy, and I learned a lot from her.
Awesome! She gave a lot of work but I definitely learned way more than my peers in other biology classes. Keep up or you will fall behind!
She is funny and energetic sometimes. She's clear on her teachings and does give out a lot of homework and do it at home quizzes. But they are all pretty easy if you pay attention in class. There is a lot of things to learn and listen to because it's science. But she's a very good teacher and makes the class easy.
I LOVE HER VERY HELPFUL FUNNY would takeagain
Im really going to miss professor vickers, she's in my top three teachers ever. She is so much fun and really makes the class easy and enjoyable. There is a lot of homework but it isn't bad and it makes getting an A in the class that much easier because all the homework has extra credit. Seriously take her, easy A and you learn a TON!!
was one of the best instructors I've ever had, makes the material fun, offers lots of extra credit, has a genuine interest in her students doing well, will work with you if you are struggling or have other stuff going on. For example, a student in our later class had a transportation conflict arise, but she let her come to an earlier class instead
Easiest class I've ever taken. Test questions are verbatim from "lecture" quizzes, which are take-home. Know the quiz material, get an A.
Jean Ann is AMAZING! She is hands down the best professor at JCCC! Science isn't my best subject, but made it fun. Tests are almost exactly word for word from the lecture quizzes, and she stays on top of grading! InQuizitives are due almost every week, but you can work ahead! There is a lot of work, but if you take the time, you WILL succeed!
Jean Ann is one of the best teachers I've had at JCCC, she knows her stuff! She is funny, and will definitely make you laugh in class. The exam questions are straight from the take-home quizzes. If you simply review your notes/quizzes - you will succeed! There is a lot of work, but showing up and being involved in class will help you tremendously.
Jean Ann is one of the best and easiest professors at JCCC; arguably in my top 3 professors during my two year stent there!
Biology is definatly NOT my favorite subject... until I took her!! She is a fun teacher. All the tests are all lecture quizzes combined. The lecture quizzes are all pretty easy too. There are also inquizitives too which is an online tool. Like I said I don't normally like biology but she made biology fun! Must take her!
Jean Ann Vickers is very helpful. The HW is lecture quizzes and inquizitives (an online tool) The tests are the lecture quizzes combined, so study that and you will do very well on the tests. The notes in class are easy to take and make sense. There are also lab days you HAVE to go or you wont pass!! plus lab practicals that are kinda difficult.
I absolutely loved Jean Ann. She was hilarious, kind, and an awesome professor. Her assignments were always clear, tests were pretty easy, and it was overall an easy A class. I definitely would reccomend taking her!
Her class is one of the best class I've taken! She give amazing lectures and you'll never get bored in class! All you need to do is to show up, listen to her lecture, take notes, complete her assignment as well as tons of extra credit. And EASY A! Take her! You won't regret!
I freaking love Jean Ann. you average at about 5 or 6 quizzes a week at the beginning but it slows down later on. She is such a hilarious professor and she genuinely wants all her students to pass. She has built in extra credit in most of the lecture quizzes. Overall she is so funny and loves to engage in conversation before and after class
GREATEST TEACHER EVER. If you need Biology please take her.
Lots and lots of lecture. Great teacher but she makes you work for your grade.
A really great teacher. WOULD recommend. She's very light hearted and makes jokes a lot if she likes your class. Just take/study lecture notes, do the quizzes, show up to lab and you'll be okay.
Mrs. Vickers is AMAZING! a lot of the info I never understood before, she explains so clearly. Very willing to answer questions. Keep up with HW! there is a lot. Tests are straightforward and basically a rehashed version of the lecture quizzes. the Science resource center is great for checking lecture quiz Qs or just helping you understand stuff
Do the quizzes because they are the same questions from the test. I used QUizlet, and all the answers are on there / for studying.
Professor Vickers is a rare find. She genuinely cares about if you learn the material, not just how you test. She understands that life happens sometimes, and that's great. She has also found the secret to creating good tests. She takes away the "novelty" of the test, making sure it's all material you have seen before. 11/10 legendary professor.
She is amazing professor in JCCC. You should take her class!!!!
THE absolute best professor I've had at JCCC! She's got a great sense of humor and you can tell she loves what she does. She goes out of her way to make sure you have everything you need to make an A in her class. Study lecture quizzes and you'll ace her tests. She makes Biology easy to understand!!!
Fantastic professor and easily one of the best I've had. Definitely cares about her students. She's great at helping you understand the material and WANTS you to get a good grade on everything. 10/10 Definitely take her class.
Prof Vickers is great. She gives a lot of homework, but all of it includes some extra credit (even her tests). There is homework surrounding the textbook, but none of it appears on the tests. The tests come from her lecture quizzes. Her lecture powerpoints are online, but I found it easier to learn in person. She allows no more than 15 absences.
She is such an amazing professor. I could simply go on and on about how nice and funny she is. She actually makes biology interesting and wants you to succeed. There is a lot of homework but she has extra built into it and the questions on the tests come from the homework so it prepares you for the tests. 10/10 take her class, you won't regret it!
Jean Ann was the best teacher I've ever had. She gives one take home lecture quiz per week thats up to 10-15 easy questions. She integrates extra credit w/in the lecture quiz's. Study lecture quiz's given for every unit because almost all the questions on the unit tests are taken right from the lecture quiz's! It takes work but you can do it!
SHE IS AMAZING. I LOVED HER CLASS. She loves her students and engages them in every single lecture. Her lecture quizzes are take home and she puts questions on her test from them. I wouldn't recommend any other teacher than her for bio!!!!
Such an easy class because every exam was just a compilation of all the homework assignments you turn in & there plenty of opportunities for points to serve as a cushion for your grade. The professor herself is very quirky and kind, however, she was consistently late to every class & still expected her students to show up to class on time...
Professor Vickers cares about her students and makes it very clear that she wants you to enjoy Biology. She is also a kind and easy grader. As long as you study the lecture quizzes, you can pass the lecture exams. She can be lecture heavy, but the information is very important and taught in a clear manner.
Jean vickers is a great teacher. The lecture exams are an easy A as long as you do the lecture quizzes and study them. Some of the questions were word for word from the lecture quiz. Only hard part about this class is the biology exams, make sure you study good for them and understand the information.
Jean vickers is a great teacher. The lecture exams are an easy A as long as you do the lecture quizzes and study them. Some of the questions were word for word from the lecture quiz. Only hard part about this class is the biology lab exams, make sure you study good for them and understand the information.
Jean Ann is a great professor and has engaging lectures. The final is a selection of questions from prior tests, prior tests are a selection of questions from homework worksheets. Almost everything is multiple choice throughout the class with a few fill ins. There a couple of additional assignments + lab.
Jean Ann genuinely cares about her students. Everything is easy to understand! Every assignment has built in extra credit, if you turn in lecture quizzes you will get a good grade. Her lecture tests use the same questions as the lecture quizzes. Memorize and study lecture quizzes and you will get a good grade! The first science related prof I liked
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! You need to take a class with her. I struggle with Biology and she made it a breeze! She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Quiz heavy but they arent that hard and help you learn the material. Even switching over to online from COVID19 she has done an amazing job. Her teaching is 10/10. Love her!
I love Professor Vickers! She has made biology a breeze, I didn't understand a thing in high school, but she made it seem like its common sense which it really is. Lecture quizzes match the lecture tests, so studying those helps tremendously. Inquisitive helo you learn super well! Lots of extra credit from lecture quizzes.
Its alot but its not difficult
Jean Ann is so sweet. She fully appreciates all her students, and grading is very fair. Do the work, put in the time, and do the extra credit and you will be fine. She is so passionate and caring. She still gives a decent amount of homework but I am horrible at Biology and ended with an A. Finals are projects not exams. Definitely recommend.
I like Jean Ann, but her amount of work that she gave us was a workload. If you are taking more than four classes, maybe take this class at a later time!
I have not been in her class very long yet but I can already tell that she is great. If you simply attend every class and keep up with the work, you should be just fine. I am in the online course so I was worried I might have trouble understanding but she provides many resources and basically everything we need to pass the course.
Prof. Vickers is very engaging and makes classes interesting. If you ever have any questions or misunderstandings she is easy to reach and will work with you to clarify things until you understand. Lots of reading with weekly reading quizzes and lecture quizzes but if reading quizzes are based on completion and she gives extra credit.
lots of test!
Ms. Vickers was one of the best teachers I have had at JCCC. She genuinely cares about her students and is very assessable. Lots of reading quizzes, lab quizzes, 4 unit exams and 1 final group project. If you do the work you'll have no problem passing with an easy A. She gives extra credit and drops your 4 lowest quiz scores.
Overall the class wasn't too hard, there are just a lot of assignments and quizzes.
She is the best professor Ive had at jccc, she is so nice and caring about the students in her class. The lectures she gives are easy to understand and she gives you plenty of heads up on tests and hw
Professor Vickers was my favorite! There is a lot of homework, lecture quizzes, and tests, so be prepared to study and take notes. Her lectures are great and she shows her notes. If you're going to miss class, communicate with her and she will send you whatever you missed:) She is such a kind and genuine person. 100% recommend.
I enjoyed this class. Professor Vickers very professional. She divides students into groups and selects very correctly so that a weak student can pull up, it helped me a lot. She makes hard things easier. She is great!!!!!! I would recommend her 200%.
The class is designed to ensure you succeed. Lots of extra credit and partial notes allowed on exams. I would rate the class a one for difficulty but it is still a lot of work (hence the 4 credits). I would definitely recommend this class for someone needing their biology credit filled. Only complaint is attendance seemed unnecessary beyond labs.
I love her so much! You will have to put the work in, but she makes it near impossible to not get an A! Lets you use note sheets on exams and gives "wobble" points which really boost your test grade. Would take her for all my classes if given the chance :D
Jean Ann is truly amazing! She is very organized and makes it next to impossible to get anything but an A! Please take this as your sign to take her!!
Professor Vickers is probably one of the best professors I've ever had, she's funny, put up with my classes sarcasm and genuinely cares about her students. Would 100% take her class again.
Professor Vickers is by far one of my favorite professors. I would recommend her to anyone taking bio 121. I struggle in science but she makes it impossible to do bad in her class. She gives multiple opportunities for extra points that you won't even notice till later. She is willing to work with each student privately that needs help in the course
She was overall an awesome professor. Very kind and caring for her students. There is a good amount of homework, but all assignments (for the most part) are online. Her lectures are very interesting and involve students. I would recommend taking her if you have to take BIO 121.
Best BIO teacher at jccc. She is understanding, knowledgable, the class is EASY. Labs are well laid out, easy to do and not hard to grasp. Tests are 50-question multiple choice and lab tests are FIB but again, if you show up for lab, they are easy questions. Very HW heavy but it doesn't take long to do
Jean Ann is very knowledgable. She is very respectful, and she cares about your success in her class! The online lecture/reading chapter homework assignments are heavy. I would suggest completing those at least 2 days before those assignments are due. Not an overwhelming class. Study a little bit daily & you will do great!
Great prof! Good lectures. Wonderful labs. You must attend. Lots of online reading quizzes! You are allowed to have a notes sheet for every Test.
Very good at what she does and very clearly cares about her students and does a great job
Vickers is hands down the best professor I have ever had, I took her class a year ago and just now thought to leave a review. I have never been good at Biology, let alone any science classes at all. I was surprised when I got an A. She explain everything so thoroughly and I would take this class 100x over. If you are looking to take Biology. Her.
Vickers is one of my most memorable professors, I had her Biology Lecture and Lab Spring 2023 and she was so thorough, extremely helpful and caring AND the tests were totally possible to pass and this is coming from a TERRIBLE test-taker. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!
One of the best professors I've had! Everything is made clear at the beginning of the semester. Lots of homework but most is for completion. As long as you manage your time well the workload is not bad at all. She makes it easy to approach her and ask questions. Very realistic to do well in this class if you do what she recommends!
Very rude when it comes to emergencies and is overall very unsympathetic and way to stuck up
One of the best teachers I've had not just for biology but any science course anywhere ever. She is super caring, funny, respectful, and knowledgeable. Classes are lectured but she keeps them interesting and answers any questions. Her exams aren't difficult either and are easy to study for. I would recommend her biology!
Jean Ann is one of the best professors I have ever had. Her class is mostly lectures but its super easy to follow along and she does set you up for success just do the work! Super funny and kind. She wants what's best for her students. Lab days are so fun and interactive. She gives you everything you need for exams, just apply it! Highly recommend!
Professor Vickers is amazing. She gives built in extra credit. Drops 4 lowest quiz grades which will help with boosting your grade. There can be tons of homework, quizzes, as well as exams, so be prepared to memorize notes and vocabulary too.
Jean Ann is extremely polished at what she does, and designs this course so that you will do well. You can tell she truly cares about making sure that her students succeed. Her lectures are thorough, and her grading criteria is very clear. This course has lots of quizzes, assignments, and tests - however, as long as you show up, you'll be prepared.
Professor Vickers is an engaging lecturer who genuinely cares about student success. While the workload can be heavy, using resources like Unstuck AI and the free textbook can help you stay on top of it. Highly recommended!
Professor Vickers is great. As someone who is challenged in the science department, I got an A in the class still because she kept me engaged in the material and helped me when I was stuck. She cares for her students and wants us to succeed.
Jean Ann is an exceptional professor who makes a fast-paced course engaging and manageable. Her clear lectures and well-organized syllabus ensure students stay on track. She's approachable, supportive, and quick to respond, with fair grading and helpful feedback. If you put effort into the class, Jean Ann will make sure you succeed.
Professor's lecture/labs are very engaging and easy to follow. Genuinely one of the best professors I will probably ever have. She lets you use a note sheet on every single exam and drops your 4 lowest quiz grades for a little grade boost. She is so silly too
The best thing about this class was the note sheets that we could have on tests. Those saved me. Jean Ann is very nice and provides a welcoming atmosphere. She also writes the notes that she wants you to take which was also very helpful. Lot's of homework, something is due at least four times a week. If you put in the work you'll do well.
Jean Ann is so sweet, she is very caring and wants her students to receive good grades. There is some reading, but her lectures are amazing and easy to understand. I would 100% retake this course. The lab is a lot of fun and can be very hands-on, having good table mates, and a great professor made me want to go to class!
Show up to class! If you do, you will have a great semester whether you like biology or not. Jean Ann is so kind, and she has an obvious passion for biology and teaching. She will connect concepts into real world examples. She makes it hard to be confused!
Jean Ann Vickers is very passionate about her job and knows what she is talking about! She does have a LOT of McGraw Hill assignments but it is very easy points. If you show up to lecture and lab you can easily get an A or B. She allows cheat sheets on every test too which helps a lot.
If you've never taken a biology class or haven't since high school she's the woman for you. She makes lectures not boring at all. Be sure to come to class as attendance is taken and graded. You do a lot of McGraw Hill but you can get it done in an hour tops. Love that she lets you use a cheat sheet. Great professor! I would take again!
Jean Ann makes biology intriguing and fun, as someone who was once intimidated by the dynamics of Biology. I enjoyed this course a lot that I even considered changing my major to Biology! I spent more time studying and doing homework for this class than any of my other classes, so be prepared for that and every grade matters.
Got 100% on this class, she cares way more about you learning than you memorizing things. Extra credit for pretty much everything, and exams are a breeze. She encourages students to get a cheat sheet for every single exam, whole paper on both sides. The final was also very easy, though it was in assigned groups. I'm not exaggerating, she's the best
Jean Ann was a great professor. I liked the way she taught class because it was in a way I understood, it didn't make things hard to do outside of class. You get a note sheet (cheat sheet) on every test, and she has very clear rules. Overall if you do your stuff on time and understand the concepts then you should be good to go.
Jean Ann was one of the best professors I've ever had at JCCC. She truly cares about her students and wanting us to pass, which I really appreciate. I took her Spring 2025, and she gave us an 8.5x11 double sided sheet for every lecture and lab exam, so PLEASE PLEASE use it, that's a big reason as to why I passed with such a high grade. 10/10
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Textbook Required
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