2.4

Jennifer McDonough

Biology - Lorain County Community College

2.4
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
24%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
2.4
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

24%

Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

This is by far the worst teacher I have had

BIO122 - 1.0 rating

Worst professor Ive ever taken

BIO122 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

C

95% confidence
Based on 43 grades
Most common grades:
D (7)
C (6)
C- (6)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(17)D(13)F(4)A-/B+(5)
Based on 55 reported grades
D: 7
C: 6
C-: 6
Drop/Withdrawal: 5
Common Tags
Test heavy (31)
Tough grader (29)
Skip class? You won't pass. (19)
Graded by few things (11)
Lecture heavy (9)
Tough Grader (6)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (4)
TEST HEAVY (4)
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Ratings by Course

BIO115

5.0

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BIOG122

4.7

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BIOG151

4.0

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BIO152

4.0

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BIO2331

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121

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BIO121LAB

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BIO162

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5.0

Reviews (86)
5.0
1.0
AP1LAB
Apr 9, 2006

Jenn is AWESOME! And she works well w/ Sean Muc. Her lab is pretty easy and a lot of fun, she jokes w/ all of us students! Her tests are walk around the lab and fill-ins, which is great! Couldn't ask for a better lab teacher, I will wait for her to teach A & P II lab, as well!!!

5.0
4.0
BIO121
Nov 28, 2007

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5.0
1.0
BIO121
Oct 31, 2009

This lab instructor is the BEST! She really wants her students to succeed! She goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is successful! I would recommend her to everyone! She will be the best lab instructor you can find! She should be put in the faculty as full-time! She's the BEST!

5.0
1.0
BIOG121
Jan 2, 2010

She is the BEST!! She will make sure that everyone in the class passes. As long as you study what she tells you, you will do fine! Awesome lab teacher, she should be employed full-time!

5.0
2.0
BIOG121
Jul 12, 2011

She is an amazing instructor and will not move on to another topic unless she is sure you know the material. All of her tests comes from her notes she gives you in class.

5.0
2.0
BIOG122
Jul 30, 2011

She is so helpful.EXCELLENT! She will not go on till everyone is comfortable with the information. Her test are right from her lecture and is sure to let you know what to focus on,when studying for test. She was the only A&P teacher that would actually stay after and help you figure out what you don't get.She should be hired fulltime!

5.0
3.0
BIOG121
Oct 7, 2011

Best lab professor I've ever had. She will make sure you understand everything and will also help you after class. You DO need the lab book for the a & p lab though. Test are set up in stations so it is easier to tell what she is asking. She will always help you when you ask and clear something up if she is not totally clear. Very approachable.

4.0
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BIOG151
Oct 30, 2011

Jennifer is an excellent teacher, and leaves plenty of time to ask question or study.She has a unique way of teaching the student to learn their way of learning.I would highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
BIO151
Apr 9, 2012

I absolutely love her!! She is sooo understanding you can talk to her about anything! She uses powerpoints for the test but if you don't take notes in class you won't do go its common sense! But she when you email her questions she will respond ASAP! A+

5.0
2.0
BIO115
Apr 11, 2012

She is very friendly, helpful,informative,undrestanding, and simply an overall good teacher.She makes sure u understand the material.As long as u listen in lecture, take notes, study the notes for tests u will pass. I wish all my professors could be like her.

5.0
2.0
BIOG115
Oct 26, 2012

awesome teacher! very helpful and is willing to go over anything you are confused on.

4.0
4.0
BIO151
Dec 7, 2012

Was willing to sit down and explain things but wasnt very clear in class. Seemed like many people struggled, even people that have gotten straight A's throughout school. Sometimes I had no idea where she pulled questions from. Never opened the book.This is A&P 1

1.0
3.0
BIO121
Feb 6, 2013

Horrible teacher. As an adult learner, I can vouch for the fact that this woman does not know how to teach. Do yourself a favor and take from a teacher with a doctorate who doesn't have to set aside hours outside of class explaining what she should have been able to explain in class. Hates adult learners who know a good teacher from bad one.

1.0
3.0
BIO121
Feb 21, 2013

Not sure who is writing all the positive reviews. Talk to her former students if you want to know the truth. Holds special study sessions in order to try and explain concepts she doesn't understand herself. Lots of typos and on tests. If you want to learn A&P and get a decent grade, take from a department head with a doctorate who can teach.

2.0
5.0
BIO121
Mar 21, 2013

Not helpful at all. Puts things on exams that doesn't go over in class or in the text book. Just horrible. Contradicts herself. Goes over test when you don't have them back.

2.0
5.0
BIOG121
Apr 13, 2013

Nice lady, horrible teacher. Simplifies everything in lecture and then asks trick questions on exams. Doesn't answer questions when e-mailed. Impossible to do well in this class.

4.0
3.0
BIOG121
May 8, 2013

All and all, she wasn't amazing but she wasn't terrible. She did have some tricky test questions, but you just had to write a little more than what was on the power point. I would take her again.

1.0
5.0
BIO121
May 14, 2013

Ths was the worst class I have ever taken. I have always been a good, honors student and right now I am struggling to pass this class. I have learned this information three or four times and then she writes the tests so the are impossible to pass or study for! I don't know why she is even still teaching!..

1.0
5.0
BIOG121
May 15, 2013

I took her coure in the Fall, 2012. She seemed very nice, simplified her lectures and encourage us to study from class notes. However, her exams were impossible,a lot of application questions,that we have not discussed in class. I had to withdraw, because I failed all of her tests. Do not recommend her at all!

2.0
4.0
BIO121
May 17, 2013

If u want to pass this class it's a hit or miss! Serious!! She teaches very vague & her testes are hard!!! So please record her lectures retake notes!!!!!! She isn't easy!!! Grades poorly ! Took Durham for A&P 2 & what a difference !! Take Durham stay away from this teacher if u are going for nursing !! She is a experience RN & will put ur lectures hand to hand with her experience as a nurse!

5.0
3.0
BIOG121
May 20, 2013

Jennifer was a great teacher. Her tests are very hard, but if you attend class, take notes, and ask questions you can do well. Print out power points and take notes on them. This class does require a lot of time and effort on your part. Ask for help. She was always willing to stay after to help with any questions. Very nice.

1.0
5.0
BIO121LAB
Dec 16, 2013

Hated the class, teacher does not know the stuff she teaches. Always confused about what we should be doing, not helpful at all, just wants get class done and go home.Difficult to deal with, impossible to talk to.

1.0
5.0
BIO162
Mar 5, 2014

nice person but a horrible teacher. she is a power point user. doesnt explain situations that are asked on the test clearly. she tries to make it seem like everything is so simple but on her test the questions are so difficult its ridiculous. stay away from her, if you can.

1.0
5.0
BIO122
Mar 11, 2014

She does not know how to teach. She goes off on tangents that have nothing to do with anything she is teaching. She puts stuff on the test that she does not go over in class. Does not matter how hard you study. would not recommend this teacher to anyone.

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BIOG
Apr 2, 2014

Jennifer is a very nice lady. Unfortunately being nice has nothing to do with her teaching. With that being said. Her lectures are very general. She has power points that are blank and vaguely goes into details enough to fill them out. Her test are too in depth for the hardness of her test. Avoid if you have the chance too!!

4.0
3.0
BIOG122
Grade: Pass
May 13, 2014

She may not be clear at times, but she's straight to the point. If you just take the time to ask her questions for clarity, then you wouldn't have a problem. She is very helpful and will try to help you understand. Take good NOTES & record her lectures.

1.0
5.0
BIOG121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 18, 2014

Jennifer should not be teaching at any level. This is a required course of applied science yet her test are graded completely subjected to her will. This was no fun.

5.0
3.0
BIO152
Grade: B+
May 1, 2015

Jennifer McDonough is the best teacher I've ever had. This is a tough course, be prepared to work. If you need extra help she always makes time. I'm going to make sure I can take as many of her classes as possible.

2.0
5.0
121
Oct 22, 2015

Terrible!!!! Avoid at all cost!!!! Teaches one thing in class and her test are totally different. no matter how much you study she tries to trick you by wording the question so messed up you have no idea whats she talking about. The class is hard as it is and she makes it even worse

5.0
3.0
BIOG121
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2015

Tests are multiple choice, short answer, and extend response, essay. They can be challenging at times. If you pay attention in lecture and study the notes thoroughly you should be able to achieve a good grade in the class. Instructor also has reviews at designated times, which are also helpful.

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5.0
AP1LAB
Grade: C+
Apr 6, 2016

Jennifer is the most unprofessional teacher I have ever had. I had her for a summer class at BGSU Firelands and she repeatedly talked down about LCCC students. She showed up in wrinkled close and looked like she just rolled out of bed half of the time. She taught like it was A&P for dummies but then her exams were extremely hard!

1.0
5.0
BIO151
Grade: C
Aug 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is very nice, but a terrible instructor. I received A's in all other courses taken and a "C" in this class when I studied hard, and completed all homework. She talks about things in class opposite of the notes and homework you do at home. Doesn't go over any work. Tests are absolutely ridiculous and nothing you even learn in class.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

I took A&P1 with Jen for the third time and finally passed with a c. I had a lot of stuff going on in my home and it was hard to have my mind all in school. She was available before every class to study tutor and talk if needed. I took a&p2 in 8 week summer class. Best science teacher i have had. Just have to learn her testing ways and you're good!

3.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: C+
Nov 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor McDonough nice and helpful. to do well in her class you have to focus deeply 100% of the time or else you will miss notes and miss possibly key information. Not the best lectures as she will only have the word up on the board and she will give you the definition vocally so you have to listen. I studied so much and Exams were still tricky.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIOG122
Grade: C
Mar 7, 2017
Would take again

I had jennifer for A&P I & now for A&P II, She provides you with all the information, but its up to the student to study and apply it. Her tests are challenging, but once you learn her testing and grading style, it becomes easier. She's very sweet and always makes herself to help. Studying with her outside class every so often is extremely helpful

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: C
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Jennifer is a solid choice for an A&P 1 teacher. She clearly related the confusing information into real world examples which was very helpful. She offers opportunities for extra credit and as long as you put in the work she will make sure you pass. The tests are extremely complex, but attend the lectures/study you will do fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIOG151
Nov 4, 2017
Would take again

You have to show up to class to pass. She talks about things that aren't on the slides but are on the test. Tests are often difficult because a lot of random terminology is on it. However, she does not give busy work and allows you to leave when you finish the work for the day.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: C
Dec 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is TERRRRRRIBLE. She doesn't explain things well, anything she tells you won't be on the tests, and when you ask her about something she pretty much has no idea what she is talking about. Terrible terrible terrible teacher. She's also got quite the attitude too. Take Durham instead!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

She is a wonderful teacher not only does she make time before class to help you with lecture materials she also will help you study lab materials. GO TO CLASS ,STUDY!!!!! She gives you everything that is going to be on the test in Lecture. I plan on taking her next semester for 122. She explains a&p in a way that the common person would understand.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: C+
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Jen is wonderful!! I plan on taking her again for 122 next semester. If you don't come to class and takes notes you will NOT pass. She is available before every class to go over material. Her tests are pretty straight forward if you pay attention. She explains material using terms we all can understand. Oh and her drawings are to die for!!! :)

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
5.0
3.0
BIOG121
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Jennifer is by far the best teacher ive ever had at LCCC. Her exams are fair and reasonable if you show up to class Her exams are off of the lecture notes. Attendace is mandatory. she tries to keep her lectures interesting. She somewhat grades tough but once you know how she grades and everything you will do more than fine. You just need to study.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Would take again
3.0
5.0
BIOG121
Grade: B-
Dec 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Jen is an okay teacher. Her test criteria is often far stretched from her lectures. With that being said, tests are difficult to study for because of it. She does give extra credit and grades homework pretty fairly. This class will take up a majority of your time.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: C
Jul 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I actually took her summer class at BGSU Firelands and am a LCCC nursing student here at Firelands. This is by far the worst teacher I have had. She is such an unfair grader and a lot of what is on the tests are NOT covered in her lecture notes. You never know what to expect on the test and it is VERY hard to study for.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

You must go to her class, recording the lecture helps a lot, you have to study. The hardest part about her class is that the lecture done in a way that is very undertandable but she words her tests in a very different way and this can be difficult at times. If she tells you something will be on the test than it will be, there is extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIOL3320
Grade: B-
Jan 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Firstly, her grading criteria as far as her little case studies and her essay questions on her exams is completely vague. Secondly, she is obsessed with exams. You'll go to two lectures and she'll test you on them. Don't miss a single lecture because there goes your grade. Lastly, she has an attitude, so it doesn't help the above mentioned.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Apr 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I've ever had in my life. As soon as I walked in I knew that this class would be terrible. Her powerpoints make no sense, her tests are incredibly hard, even if you study, and she is not a nice person. On the other hand, my lab teacher was amazing. That was the only thing that kept me from dropping the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO2331
Grade: A
May 2, 2019
Would take again

If you do not show up, put the work and effort in you will not pass. I recorded every single lecture which I am so thankful for since she moves quickly because there is A LOT to cover in a short amount of time. Words things differently on exams than in class sometimes. Work hard and it will pay off. Amazing instructor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIOG121
Grade: C+
May 20, 2019
Would take again

I loved her, she was a wonderful professor. She was very helpful, answered any questions you had, had a very good response rate on emails. She was very caring when I told her my family circumstances at the time. I would most definitely take another class with her.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO152
Grade: B+
Jun 19, 2019
Would take again

She was the best teacher I have ever had. She truly cares about how you grasp the material and will work with you so you can do well in the class.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOG121
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2019
Would take again

all off lecture, u have to pay attention and study every day. if ur on top of things you will know what u need to. Not as hard as other students say u just need a lot of time to study. take advantage of her study groups! wouldve failed 1 test if it werent for that and ended up getting 100% bc of info she went over. learned so much cool useful info

3.0
3.0
BISCI30140
Grade: D
Jan 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

i showed up to every class and took pretty good notes. i was very surprised by my final grade

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Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: C-
Apr 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Great lectures & creates easy drawing breaking things down. You'll think you love her UNTIL exams. Completely different & more extensive than taught. All exams are like this & you're never sure what tricks will be on the exam especially her essay portion. I am a hard working student, who gets A/Bs but this was an extremely unfair class. Never again

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Jul 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Most unfair testing teacher I have ever come across in my entire academia. Unfortunately everything is online because of pandemic. Which is okay. But the tests give you ABSOLUTELY not enough time to complete them. Wording is confusing. 10+ multiple choice answers, many short answer, confusing and convoluting match questions. Few students even pass.

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BIO121
Jul 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests give you ABSOLUTELY not enough time to complete them. Wording is confusing. 10+ multiple choice answers, essay question. Doesn't not give study guide or review, MUST study everything, Which for the summer session, online is completely insane! Final is going to be comprehensive.I will probably fail this class. Have High B's in other classes

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: D
Jul 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor Ive ever taken. Her tests are EXTREMELY difficult and theres not enough time to complete them at all. Tons of short answers and way too extensive for what she gives you to study. Did not receive one message from her about the class at all and has a terrible attitude. Sets you up for failure!! Lab professor was great tho.

1.0
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BIO122
Grade: C-
Jul 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Everything was fine except exams. They were incredibly difficult and unfair. Everything was worded tricky, and the material given to us was NOT enough to prepare us. With only 50 minutes, I have NEVER finished one. No communication. The average on every exam is an F, and she never changed anything or said a word.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: D
Aug 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst. Exams are weighted heavily, and she doesnt give enough time to complete them. I studied. I made and used extensive flash cards. I highlighted the book. I used Post-Its. I studied very hard. The exams were very difficult and she is very tough grading. Look out. Take this course with another professor by all means!!

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: C-
Aug 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I BARELY passed this course. I guarantee I would have gotten a better grade if I had more time on the exams. She words her lectures very differently than the exams. Very snippy when I emailed her. Didnt give us a chance to look over our exams to see what we missed, so studying for the final was hard. Average on exams were an F. idk how I passed.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: C-
Aug 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I studied for hours each week, reading every word in the book, making stacks of flash cards, taking notes from every lecture. When I would go to take the test, it was like a test for a different class! I never had any idea where the test questions came from and never had enough time to take them. Test averages were an F every week! So, so bad.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I'm an A Student, 98%-105% in all my other classes. Have an A in the class outside of exams, but that doesn't matter because everything rides on the exams, which you will fail. Struggling hard to get a C in this class although I know the material well. Have never finished an exam from the ridiculous time restraints and ambiguous questions. Beware.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: D
Nov 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I was in the hospital for a week and she was very little help when it came to helping me get caught up. She refused to open up any missing assignment's for lab. She does nothing to help and when I get something right, she accusing me of cheating. I tried to withdrawl from the class but my high school didn't get back to me in a timely fashion

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOG121
Grade: F
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Never in my whole academic career have I been failing a class until now. Time limits on exams are ridiculous for the amount of questions. Not friendly or willing to help what so ever. Horrible course overall.

1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: D
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class has been the hardest thing, and Ive been getting As and Bs my whole life. The class is heavily exam based, meaning the smaller assignments dont even effect your grade at all. She also told me basically that I should have waited to take the class, Im going to fail, and will be a bad nurse. She doesnt fix tests when shes wrong.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have been a student that studies, works hard, earns As and Bs in all of my advanced courses and all of my other college courses, and have even received at least one award a year based on academics since 4th grade. However, this professor has proven time again that her standards are impossible to achieve and reaching out to her is futile.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've never had such a miserable class--it actually had me considering dropping out of school or changing my major. Luckily I spoke to other students and realized that this teacher is just awful and not indicative of what life will be like in this field. WORST school experience I've ever had. Everyone is failing this class.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: F
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the first class I will ever fail. Ever. Normally A's. And my work would be paying for it otherwise! This teacher is an absolute joke. Book is useless, she has simplified lectures she supposedly pulls the answers from, but then makes up absurd questions on the exams. I've never even finished an exam. As if 2020 hasn't been bad enough...

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I honestly don't have to words to describe this professor. I'm a straight A student who can't even get a C in this class. This teacher has set our whole class up to fail. No zoom meetings to actually talk about lessons and when I have questions I email her and she doesn't even answer. This class and this professor is a joke. I Wish I could rate a 0

1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: D
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Claims that the exam questions were all from her video lectures, which was not true. She is unreliable and does not respond to emails regarding her student's concerns. She does not offer extra credit, and increased the number of exam questions and decreased the amount of time to take the exams. Multiple extended response questions with little time.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I'm typically an A/B student but have struggled to keep my grade at a high C. I have gotten As in lab, every assignment, and spent hours studying but fall extremely short on the exams. My class average on every exam is an F and those exams fail to accurately reflect to information given to us in lectures. The professor has said nothing.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Test questions are not based on homework, lectures are incredibly lengthy and she goes off topic more than anything.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOG121
Grade: C-
Nov 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

worst professor ever. will appear nice at first. has no care for her students feelings. tests have ridiculous time constraints, and thinks only they are correct. never responds to emails, and everything is your fault even random zero on tests. tests are nothing to do with the exams. seriously the worst teacher ever. not just online.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: C+
Nov 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

not very through when teaching. asks questions on exam/tests that were not in the lecture or the homework. overall not a very good teacher

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The hardest and most disappointing class for me. I put in the work plus some and my grade is on the edge of failing. Claims to take all her test questions from the power points but are not easily answered from her lectures/power points. Not enough time to complete tests/answer absurd questions. No study guides available or extra credit offered.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOG121
Grade: F
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor never really responds to messages. Second time taking class and my vids wouldn't reset so she made me email someone to reset them and left my first 6 or so vids as 0's. Tests are impossible to finish on time and questions are completely ridiculous. The hw and vids seem to barely help on the test itself.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Overall her class is hard but mainly because her style of questions and time given for exams are insane. Her exams are supposed to be a reflection of her lectures and they arent. Failing seems to be the average for most of her exams.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: C
May 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this professor to anyone. My class had roughly 18 people in it and by the end of the course 14 of those students dropped. I had a high grade average, A's on all homework and the course Lab and I still bombed every test despite studying the entire week. Most of the test questions had little to do what was covered in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: D+
Aug 31, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Jennifer is not a good professor at all, she assigns tons of homework and notes, but never bases her tests off of anything weve learned. Gives very little time to answer and absurd amount of questions. Very unfair. Doesnt reply back in a timely fashion. If something is incorrect on her part she blames it on you TERRIBLE never take this class

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If I had the chance to retake this class, I would all day, but if I had to have the same professor, never again. I needed this class to graduate with my associates degree and i was forced to withdrawal because nothing she talked about were on exams. I did almost every single homework assignment and still failed every single test. absolutely awful

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIOG121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 13, 2022
Wouldn't take again

There would be questions regarding material that was never covered in lecture or in the textbook. Some of the oddest choices for test questions. Provides little to no help when needed. Each week one or multiple students dropped even students doing well cause of how stressful it was. No resources to prep for tests. Save yourself the stress and don't

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 14, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Teacher isn't specific about what's on exams. Nobody passes, yet she's not the issue. Talks about irrelevant things in lecture videos. Moves too fast on important topics. Doesn't explain things well if you don't understand. Doesn't communicate unless she's spoken too. Absolutely horrible teacher.

1.0
5.0
BIOG115
Grade: B
May 10, 2022

Exams are based completely off of lectures. You will need to know every single thing she said, from every single lecture, even things you think are just little side notes. Every exam is proctored so you cannot use notes. You must try to remember EVERY SINGLE THING SHE SAID IN THE LECTURE. That is the only way to pass the class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
121
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

This was a very hard course! You absolutely need to be present in class and never miss if you want to succeed. Textbooks are only used for homework. She uses power point slides for all of her lectures, which you MUST take good notes from in order to be successful. After the first exam I knew what to expect. I enjoyed having her as a teacher!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: F
May 14, 2023

I had her for online lecture Anatomy and Physiology I. Video lectures were extremely lengthy, took hours to take notes as she spoke way too fast. As for her tests, FORGET IT! The tests did not coincide with the lectures, we had to take the tests on video, too many difficult questions & not enough time! Never again! Like she wanted you to fail!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: C-
Oct 20, 2023

I have NEVER had such a terrible experience with a professor. A tough grader is the biggest understatement. SO lecture heavy and the tests do not coincide with the exams. She DOES NOT curve even if everyone fails. My class started out with 14 and now there are 5 of us...DO NOT TAKE WITH HER

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BIO122
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 23, 2023

This class is not one to be taken with Jennifer. She tells students that her tests are based off of her power points, so we all study the power points and majority of the class still fail the exams. I do not recommend taking this class with her. Our class started with 15 students and they are now down to 2 or 3 students. The rest of us dropped.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO152
Grade: B+
Oct 23, 2024

When asked for help got snarky replies. A very tough grader. Somehow I got a D on the final project but when I looked at the grading criteria I covered everything. She also gave me a 3/5 on most of my discussion post as well when all questions were answered in depth. Even in opinion-based discussions, I did not receive a good grade. Would not take

Tough grader
Test heavy
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