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“The course itself is extremely difficult but Jen does her best to keep it entertaining”
ZOOL252 - 4.0 rating“Peak is an amazing instructor”
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Very friendly and nice. Offers bonus to pull up grade.
she's very willing to help and offer bonus...her only problem is that she explains the labs like everyone in the class is interested and easily understands what she is talking about
very easy to work with, explained labs in detail, willing to give bonus work
very easy.
very sweet. gives bonus. explains everything and answers any questions you have. she even let me make up work for a day i missed and didnt have an excuse. great teacher!
She was really easy.She even tells you what to highlight for the test. She was Pregnant and gave bonus questions like" whats a good name for a girl?"
Bonus review game for Midterm/Final was fun & helpful. Tells you exactly what to study & highlite. Read before class you may have a pop quiz-they're difficult. Weekly online ones that are easy. Gives bonus assignments, is open to questions, & joked w/ us. Explains every lab before we did it. Take her if you want to learn and enjoy a bio class!
Take her if you want an A! She was very helpful. She explained each and every lab to you before you started the experiments. She gave pop quizzes, so read before class. Her tests were fairly easy. Just review before hand. I highly recommend her.
She was a really cool teacher!!! She makes you call her Jen. She explains everything before you do the lab, and the labs you do in her class are pretty fun and interesting. I definitely suggest taking her class.
very nice. lab was hard but she made it easier on us by telling us what to study & gave review/bonus. I highly recommend her but if I took this lab again, I would take it during regular semester b/c it's a lot to memorize in the summer.
Best professor at SLU! She's so fair & helpful! Answered my emails w/in hours, gave review for each test & you got bonus points!! She let us call her Jen! She had our exams graded & posted online the same day (she said she didn't want us to stress over what we made & she always hated to wait as a student.) I LOVED HER! I wish I had her for 250
This class was great! Jen's so easy to talk to, gives you examples of real life situations/her personal experiences. She was down to earth. Homework was a pain, we had to turn in vocab but it really helped my grade, plus the bonus! Pay attention at the review- most of her questions are on the test! I would take her again! A+ teacher!
good teacher. nice lady. the material was hard. show up for reviews. i would've failed had i not gone to those
This class was awesome! We did alot of fun labs and Jen is young so that always helps... She is always very clear on what will be tested and shes really cool! I would recommend her to anyone, unless you dont go to class...
Class was very hard! She gives tons of notes but provides most of them & does excellent reviews for exams. There's too much material though, but all A&P classes are like that from what I hear. I recommend her but it's not going to be an easy A- my friend had Palmer & I think he'd be easier but she said he gets boring & rambles.
Jen is pretty cool. Her class seems to be kind of overwhelming trying to understand everything going on but really its not that bad. She's fun and makes the labs very interesting. The tests are definitely something you should study in advanced for but if you want to you can make a good grade in her class. I came out with an A so it can happen.
You won't regret having her! I was so glad I got her, that I'm taking her for A&P this semester. She explains all notes & exp before you do them. The midterm was harder than the final, but she offers bonus at the end to pull up your grade! She replied to my emails w/in a couple of hours everytime!! No other professor has ever done that for me! A+
Had her last semester, she explains things so well for lab. I'm taking her for Zoo250 & 252 this semester & I think I'm going to enjoy these class also. I have never had a professor who seemed to enjoy their job like her. She is very helpful! I felt like she was passionate for me to learn the material! Great person!
I had a B all semester, and then took the final, which landed me with a C. It was way too hard and was comprehensive. Her class is interesting, and you definitely need to go to the review sessions before every test. She kept it interesting, but there were a lot of spelling errors in her notes.
Do the reviews & any bonus she offers. The final was very difficult, but it bumped me up from a 'B' to an 'A'. Not sure about the other comment about spelling errors- my notes were fine, she writes a lot of short hand & uses some med short hand. Many questions come from the book- read the chapters!
2nd time 2 take this lab, wish I had her 1st time! She goes over everything w/ u, does reviews 4 bonus points, & u can leave early! Study manual & few notes she gives. Midterm was alot of material, but every lab is the same & she tells tricks 2 learn the parts. + she posted our grades on BB the SAME DAY we took the midterm & final. A+++ teacher!!
I took her online for a term class. It was very intense, but she posted all of the notes for the chapters on power point. The tests were hard, but the online quizzes boost your grade. At the end of the semester, she gave a bonus assignment worth 30 points. She answers e-mails quickly. I would take her again.
SHE IS AN SWESOME TEACHER AND IS WILLING TO DO WHAT IT TAKES TO GET YOU TO LEARN THE MATERIAL!THE CLASS IS NOT EASY SO YOU HAVE TO STUDY DONT PROCRASTINATE! SHE GIVES BOUNS POINTS, NOT A LOT BUT SOME!IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO TAKE HER CLASS YOU DEFINITLY SHOULD!
LOTS of studying & online quizzes for each chapter; bonus pts if you go to reviews & tells you which questions are on the exam; willing to help you out; notes are on Blackboard but are fill in the blank; cumulative final
She is so hard!!!!! She knows her material but talks way to fast. Her test are hard, she doesn't work with you.
Very helpful. Replies fast to email (had her baby a month into semester & replied to my email the same night she delivered- while in hospital). She cares about students. Very hard & lots of material. Final covers 16/17 chapters. I'm taking her for 251. Avoid if you can't devote a few hrs per wk studying. Gave reviews & final study guide. Made a B
Had her for SE101. Info's boring but she is very nice & funny. Gave biology expls not in book to help understand (business major here). She understood us & tried to help us pull up our grades. Quizzes were either very easy or super hard. She gave partial credit, send out email reminders regularly & the last class gave surveys to increase grade.
She was great. I mean it is hard to judge SE 101 but she gave us a LOT of extra credit.
I don't have her but went to lab today to study for the midterm and she was there. She was so helpful and actually taught the material, explained the parts and gave tips on how to learn everything. I really like her and will take her for the 2nd lab
I have never had so much fun learning, and felt so comforable with a teacher in my life.
In my 6 years of schooling (Undergrad & Grad), I don't think I have enjoyed a class so much. Granted, I am a little older and took the class because I WANTED to. Jen is an extremely understanding and flexible person; she has a sense of humor and relates well with all students in the class. The quizzes are definitely hard so use textbook.
Jen is a great teacher. She makes sure you understand the material before leaving class. We had a chance to view all the bones, charts, models for tests. Bonus points given during after class review for exams. Quizzes are easy if you study. Exams from her notes and printed material. Highly recommend her.
She is an awesome teacher! I have never had such a clear understanding of when things are due and lightening fast email replys! Her notes are very helpful also! She made me enjoy biology! I would recommend taking her to anyone!
Jen is one of the best teachers on southeastern's campus. She will always help you, if you help yourself. She is very personable, and test are easy if you study. We always get out at least 30 to 40 min early. Take her if you want or need to love Biology!!!
Jen is one of the best teacher's on Southeastern's campus. She is very personable and if you study than the test are a breeze. BEWARE if your phone goes off in class she will make you sing in front of class. If you want to or need to love biology TAKE HER!!!
The class is a lot to study and KNOW but she makes it as easy and interesting as possible. usually let out early in night class and before test will do a review with bonus points. Know all the material from her notes and the book. It makes up the entire test (you can't just skim the book, you need to memorize it).
make it very interesting and helps you find ways to learn a lot of the parts. Has the final and midterm and a few quizzes like 3 or 4. She is very responsive to emails and young so she is easy to feel comfortable around
Awesome; willing to help!!! Just study your lab manual and you'll be fine!!!! I made a 100 percent on my final!!!! She's great!!
So helpful! She replied to my emails within an hr and usually from her phone w/in 10 mins. Test questions come from her notes and the book so look over it. Some test questions are quiz questions. Great Reviews- don't miss them! Will explain topic again another way to help you grasp. Stayed after class to help us in lab & came in wkend before exam
Jen is hilarious and she was a great teacher. She made the class really fun.
Great Teacher! Is willing to go out of her way to make sure you understand. Her tests for us were 70% online and 30% in class. Make sure your cell phone doesn't go off in class because she will make you sing a song in front of everyone! She makes the class very interesting and easy to understand. She is Awesome!
One of the BEST professors I have ever had. The material is very hard, but she bends over backwards to help. If you have a question, just ASK! She let us take part of the test online and that helped. She also offers bonus and quizzes, which can really help your grade. She really goes out of her way to help her students and answers email right away.
She is very helpful and easy to understand. She does the lab with you step by step. Only one lab report required, but will check it before you turn it in to get all points. Quizzes are all online so you can use your lab manual! extremely easy! STUDY FOR TESTS they are written, no scantron, but if you study you'll most likely end with a A or B.
Again, one of the best professors I've ever had. Took 100% online and I was nervous that I wouldn't learn anything. Not so at all. You can take quizzes as many times as you want, which is a huge help. Jen really rocks, I loved her class both times. She is so helpful. She had a baby in the middle of the semester and still answered emails right away!
Term 1 Internet: Loads of work to do. You can take the quizzes as many times as you want. DO THEM AND GET ALL THE POSSIBLE QUESTIONS. Test questions come from them, and it really helps if you have those questions and answers available.
Took it online and Tynes took over the class when our professor passed away. She is incredibly helpful and responds almost instantly to emails at all hours. Offered xtra credit to help w/ science fair. Take practice quizzes over and over to ace the tests. Naturally hard class, so good to have someone like her as a professor.
Replaced my online teacher when she passed away. I agree w/ other comment: wrote her email at 10pm and she replied by 10:15. Heard she had her 3rd baby this semester too. She just seems like an amazing person. Will take her for lab bc I've heard only good things.
Term 1 online. Hard class but have access to multiple attempt quizzes, CONNECT, LearnSmart and Discussion Board. Do quizzes over and over, use as study guide. She answers emails lightening fast (seriously- within a few mins usually even at night, weekends and Fall Break!) 1 of the most caring instructors I've had.
I had her for both 250 and 251 online. By far the best teacher at SLU!!! Always quick to respond to emails, very helpful. Makes the classes fun, interesting and exciting. Quizzes are multiple attempts. Test are based from quizzes. Give study guide as well. Made an A in zoo 250 online and zoo 251, which was a winter course. TAKE HER!!!!!!
Term 1 online- Do not take Term 1!! So much work! Gives resources (Connect, studyguides, discussion board) but its too much material (16 CHAPTERS!) in 8 weeks! I made a "C" and will retake bc I'm nursing. She does reply fast to emails and is helpful- just overwhelmed with amount of material! 17 quizzes, discussion board, 3 exams, and a final!
Take her.
Term 1 class was awful. You cannot possibly attend full time and include this in your class schedule if you want an A or B. It's too much work and she is not involved. Discussion boards are useless. No one discusses. Just a post. She does not give imput. Powerpoints are longer than the chapters. No response to emails sent.
Took her a term 1 class online. It's a lot of work but it is very possible to make an A or B. Just take the quizzes as much as possible and do the old exams she puts on moodle and you'll do fine. Don't procrastinate and be prepared the work load
Term 1- grades are 3 test, quiz each chapter 5 chances on each, final, discussion board. Quizzes and db boost my grade to a B. Lot of work. Replied same day to all my emails (even at night and on weekends!) I'm in term 2 251 and it's easier than 250
It was a term 1 and while it was a lot of work (quiz for each chapter, 3 tests, final quiz, final, and discussion boards) it was not so bad. I got a B and when I tried taking it in class I had a D until I dropped. Definitely recommend!
This was the hardest class Ihave ever taken. Doesn't matter if the teachers is good or not. If you find the material harder the beginning, you better hope for a miracle. Basically meant to be knockout course for nursing majors. it's an entirely different class and information; the class was usually a week ahead of my lecture.
This class was A LOT of work for a term class! Multiple quizzes, with i think like 5 attempts for each. Test were ok, some parts were confusing. Definitely have to put in work for the grade you want!
Ok, do not take this class if you don't keep up with most of your homework. I took this class online and most of the things are laid out before hand. well I wasn't able to work as hard a usually so I ended up getting a D+. I probably will take her again, but this is a definitely class were you teach yourself.
I'm a Bio Major. Not sure how she is as a teacher but as an advisor she's amazing! Always replies to emails, easy to set up appt on campus during office hours, met me once at Walker site, very helpful and easy to talk to. Seriously a huge help!
The course itself is extremely difficult but Jen does her best to keep it entertaining. She passes on good tips to remember certain bones or structures. However, she moves very fast and gives no mercy on tests. Never multiple choice, so don't expect it. This was the hardest class I've ever taken, but she made it bearable. She's a sweet person.
Dr. Peak was an amazing person! Her class, though, was the hardest thing I've EVER taken in my life! It would've been better had she given a few bonus points to help grades out, and if she wouldn't have made her exams so difficult. They were awful! But like I said, she's a really cool, laid back person.
As tough as Zoology is, having Peak for the lab goes a long way. Start preparing day one for the bones.. do not procrastinate. All nighters will not work if you haven't accumulated the information. Overall, she's very helpful and a fun person. Definitely the best lab professor offered.
Dr. Peak is such a sweetheart and will help you as long as you ask. I recommend taking her online for Zoo because it's easier than taking it in class and you can earn more points to help your grade. However, you probably won't actually learn anything because the slides are 100 per chapter, but if you just want an A take it.
I recommend this class to verbal leaners. Although, I'm more of a visual, read to myself and figure it out on my own type, Jen was well spoken and made lectures so interesting. You literally, need to listen to everything she says. Oh and the exams and quizzes are like playing timed musical chairs; no joke, it was nerve racking.
Wonderful professor. You MUST study or you wont pass. She really breaks down the material so that you can understand and she is willing to help at all times. She's funny and the her class environment was very comfortable. I struggled with anatomy until I took her class!
Great class, very helpful if you have a busy schedule. test and activities are most likely always due on a Monday which helps, test cover maybe 4 chapters at a time. i took the term online course and it wasnt bad at all. she also is responsive via email unlike most teachers. Take her you wont regret it.
One of the sweetest ladies ever, but it broke my heart that she didn't bump me up to an A and I ended the class with an 89.15. I spoke with her before the class started and she said she would curve the grades if they were that close to the next letter grade and didn't. The class itself was easy but you will get whatever you earn.
Prof. Peak is an amazing instructor. ZOOL 253 is changeling because the main grades are a midterm & final but she made it a breeze. Prof. Peak also give quizzes which can help your grade A LOT if needed. This class is a lot of material but study and review the models and background information. Test yourself on the models also and you'll do great.
Great class. Also, the LearnSmart is a great tool. I used it and it really helped me. The McGraw Hill supplemental
I love this class! She makes the class super fun and is very good at explaining the material. I finished the semester with an A! If you do your part you she will do hers.
There is 4 tests and a final. The test are usually 4 chapters with around 75 questions in 60 minutes. Tests are on Monday nights and also quizzes and whatever discussion forums are due that morning. I personally would not take this professor ever again.
Hard but fair. Great w emails & reminders for due dates (always on Mondays but only like 6 due dates the whole semester). 60 mins for about 70 questions & must have found out at midterm ppl cheat bc tests got harder and questions weren't on word doc we had. Study, do discussion board & Connect to study more. No time to google answers or search book
Amazing! Midterm was tough, quizzes help! She tells you ways to remember information by relating to common or funny things. Took final today, said go back on these bc its wrong- exams were posted tonight! Then got email saying my final letter grade is a B bc I was at a 79.1, didnt miss a lab and she bumped to a B! I love her!
Jen is a great professor! She really does help you out in the class and she really cares about your grade. GO TO EVERY CLASS! It will help you in the long run. It moves quickly, but she looks at participation, attendance and hard work to move you up a letter grade. She is really good at her job and enjoys doing it! YOU MUST STUDY TO PASS!!
Dr. Jenn is one of the BEST teachers for ZooL! I was not doing so well at the beginning of the semester, but after final everything was great. There are quizzes that helped not only with my grade, but it helped prepare me for the midterm as well as the final. She's very passionate about the criteria taught. She doesn't go to fast or too slow.
STUDY ! Shes great, but you have to study ! She is a very caring teacher and she helps you if you dont understand something. I could honestly say I love her ! And she is currently my favorite teacher at Southeastern overall.
Great teacher and class !
She was my favorite class to attend. You can easily pass with an A or B if you study. She truly cares about her students and wants them all to pass. I would take her if you can
Professor Peak was amazing! She was very involved with her lectures and straight forward on what to study. She always responded to my emails in a prompt manner. I ended with a A in the class, but I did put forth the effort to make sure I passed this class with a good grade. She gave 4 quizzes in all and the midterm and final. Take Her!!!
Mrs. Peak was amazing! Yes, the course was difficult, but Zoology is difficult. She made it really fun and really cares about her students! I definitely recommend her to anyone!
Dr. Jen is one of the best teachers I have had a Southeastern. This lab though... Don't be upset if you have to take it a second time. There
When she tells you need to start studying, you need to listen!! This lab covers the entire body and you will know it by the time you leave for the semester. She's relatable and will help you remember the bones with whatever method helps you. She also gives an extra credit assignment that helps your grade. I highly recommend taking her class.
I just finished her online term-one class, and it is definitely tough, but thats not her fault - Zoology is just a really tough, time-consuming course. We had quite a few quizzes that we could take up to five times, three tests, and a final exam. Make sure to complete some of the discussion board questions, as they will help to boost your grade.
I was doing fine in the class but completely forgot about the last test & didn't have a good reason for missing it. This was going to cost my acceptance to nursing school for the fall. My A dropped to a D & stayed there after our final exam, but magically my final grade was put in as a C and I was able to start nursing school in May. THANK YOU!
Mrs. Jen was an amazing teacher, she gives you a bunch of tricks to help memorize stuff and is super helpful. you have to study A LOT though. I finished with an A in the class
mrs. jen is amazing. she cares for her students and makes her classes interesting and fun. lab is a hard class as it is so any class you'll take you're going to have to study. she does quizzes which bump your grade up unlike some labs that just use you're midterm/final. study and you will pass with an A
Take her study techniques to heart. She's a very hard worker.
Make sure you keep up with the coursework and study!!!
Dr. Jen was a great professor. Make sure you know the material well before quizzes and tests like the back of your hand. Overall, she is very nice and accessible and provided good feedback.
She was soo great! I loved her class! The lab is really intense and you start with a ton of information but she makes it so bearable! It is a tough class no matter who you take you just have a lot to memorize, but she has a lot of tricks to help students learn and she was super funny! It was a joy to be in her lab class!
AWESOMEEEEEEEEEEE PROFESSOR!!! TAKE HERRRRRRRRR! she def cares about your grade and gives so much extra credit.
Memorization is the key!!! But be sure to understand what you are remembering. She makes the class really fun and interesting. She has jokes, stories, and funny ways to help students remember the criteria. It is A LOT to remember, but long as you study hard and prepare before the quizzes (almost every class period) you will do great in the class.
THERE IS A WEBCAM! All tests & most quizzes have a webcam. If you try to cheat you can get caught. There's 3 tests, 17 quizzes, and a final. 5 tries for each quiz with best score kept, help sheet front and back for tests. There are powerpoints for all the chapters with 200+ slides for each with notes at the bottom. Not an easy A, maybe an easy C.
DO NOT TAKE HER TERM 2. So many people cheated and pissed her off. Tests will now be in class. The only people that had passing grades were the people who cheated and they were caught. Take OReilly or Wen. My class average was a 64%.... stay away. Gives 300+ PowerPoint slides a week.
STAY AWAY!!!!! This class is ridiculous. I took her online and she give 350+ slides of notes for each test. There are 3 test and a Final. 17 quizzes with 5 tries each quiz. There are WEB CAMS so be prepared. There is a lot of information to remember for the cumulative quiz which is only 20 questions. The final is RIDICULOUS!!
Super awesome teacher. You for sure have to study but she is always more than open to help you out. I suggest you take her. She gives some quizzes but they help you before you take the exam.
Mrs. Jen is awesome hands down. This is college you have to study. If you study you will pass it is as easy as that. She helps you understadn the information not just memorise. i suggest taking A & P in class not online because its not easy to do from a conputer screen. She is very caring and wants you to learn. Take her, no hesitation here.
Both lab & online lecture had a lot of info but shes amazing! Gives tons of tips to break it down and lab puts pieces together for lecture. Will explain it another way in office. When I emailed shed reply her comment was on discussion board for the class. Lecture covers entire textbook- lot of reading but if you study a B is doable
mrs jen is an AMAZING professor!! she is so caring and wants you to succeed. at first its very overwhelming and a lot of information, but when she says to start studying. LISTEN! It makes such a huge difference. she helps you as much as she can but you have to put in effort. its a hard class but she made it so much easier. TAKE HER if you can!
This class is super hard online. She has a lot of material which is helpful, but too much to where you dont know where to begin. There is a webcam for the quizzes. The tests will be on campus. 17 quizzes, 3 tests and a final. 2 forums where you post a helpful website and study tip. 5 tries per quiz, 30 minutes to complete. Take this in class.
Only take her online class if you want to fail. Somehow managed to scrape by with a C by a miracle.
I love her! Zoo Lab is a hard class in general. Professor Jen knows her stuff and really cares about your grade! She will do everything to help you!
Dr. J is amazing. I would take her again and again if I could. She cares a lot about what she teaches and will help you as much as possible. We transitioned to online and she was always available and made youtube videos which are super helpful. She is an awesome person and professor. you wont regret taking her!
I loved Dr. Peak! She did her best to explain everything in several different ways to ensure that everyone can understand it. She gives quizzes that will help your grade as long as you study for them. She also gives bonus point opportunities. She answers emails quickly and truly cares about her students' progress.
Dr. Peak is super hardworking, diligent and clear. Even through the Pandemic, she continued to work very hard by posting additional YouTube lab videos along with weekly zoom meetings. Both resources were super useful in the course. Zoology Lab is just plain hard at the end of the day (theres lots of parts of the body), but Dr. Peak rocked.
Dr. Peak was very informative during her lectures and helped us to learn the material in a fun way. Would love to have her for more labs!
This pandemic semester was very difficult for so many but Dr. Peak was so amazing throughout it all. I recommend her 100%!! You do have to study and work hard, as with many classes, but she is always willing to provide feedback and extra credit if you need it. She is very clear with how the class will operate. She is one amazing, caring professor.
Test and quizzes require a lot studying but she is so helpful. Responds fast to emails. Had online class meetings to go over stuff and let us ask questions. Her videos help a ton! Super caring and encouraging! Highly recommend. Used attendance/participation as bonus.
Prof. Peak is probably better to take in person. Her online class was a little difficult because of the amount of slides per powerpoint (like 300+) so it was like teaching yourself. I probably would have had a C or dropped the class if it wasn't for Covid 19. She does give a lot of extra credit and the old exams she gives as study material matter!
I had Dr. Peak for a term 2 ZOO251 class. The material was very crammed into the 6 short weeks, but that's not her fault. Gave us power points as lectures so we had to pretty much teach ourselves, but gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. As bad as this term 2 class was, i wouldn't want anyone else as my professor.
TAKE HER! the class was online (test & exams also) but she is ALWAYS there if you have a question. easy to understand through her powerpoints (she adds her own notes in addition to them) , great study guides. easy points to earn etc. its anatomy, of course its gonna be hard. but she helps to make it as easy as possible!
I took Mrs. Peak's course as a term class. BIG MISTAKE. I am a straight A student, and had to drop the class. BEWARE if you take this class as a term, you will have to put in hours of work. The work is hard as it is, but you were expected to learn and comprehend 4 chapters in 2 weeks.
Her videos helped me pass Palmers lab & helpful in lecture! Youll work hard to pass! Class project was interesting but time consuming! Thankfully, she proofed paper & I made an A on it bringing my C to a B! She emails back same day and even at night and on the weekends! She really cares and was so helpful. I highly recommend Dr Peak.
I took Dr. peak in hopes of getting a good grade in this class. With everything crazy going on in the world she did not seem to mind throwing extra hours and hours of studying on top of everything. The tests are very hard and almost unpassable. Whatever you do avoid her at all cost. Very sweet lady but no mercy!!!!
PAY ATTENTION TO COURSE CODES! I took this class thinking it was face to face, but it was 100% online. Though she is nice in person and polite, on Moodle she piles on powerpoint after power point. There is always quizzes or learning outcomes to do. There is very little extra credit. Tests are Respondus Monitor.
This class is hard because of the amount of material that is in each test (midterm/final). There are weekly quizzes then all the topics are on the test. She is a very nice person and will help if you ask. There are lecture videos posted, and in class we use the time to review and ask questions. Not a bad class or professor, just lots of info.
AWFUL online instructer. Have heard great things about her classes in person, but online was absolutely terrible. We all failed the first exam and she gave us no feedback. I had to drop the class and many of my classmates decided to drop too. DO NOT recommend
Took for Term 1 250 & now Term 2 251. Tons of info & fast but doable. She tries to help. Take quizzes many times & study what she tells you. 250 had her videos & practice test. Notes via PPT, eBook has videos & questions to study. She answers emails on weekends & replied to me Easter Sunday during Spring Break- she cares but you will work hard
In her online class, there is zero teaching, extremely hard test, and surprise assignment. This class is a waste of money, so DO NOT take online!
Mrs. Peak was amazing! Lecture videos very helpful. Extremely helpful in class as well. Gives quizzes weekly to make sure you know your stuff. Highly recommend!
She was really sweet. She gives tips and tricks on how to remember certain body parts. She responds to emails fast and she is always on time to class.
She was very thorough and explained concepts well. There is a weekly quiz before lab online and it helps you see how models will be applied! You have to study hard to do good on pre midterm, midterm, pre final, and final but its definitely doable! Shes very understanding and responds to emails pretty quickly!
Dr. Peak cares about your success in the class. She is extremely intelligent and her level of dedication is apparent in the quality and quantity of her lecture videos she posts online. You can tell she is upset about the circumstances of the pandemic but, has worked incredibly hard to compensate with supplemental videos (as mentioned above).
Dr. Peak is a great professor. Her lectures are very detailed and helpful. She gives tips to help you learn the material. In order to pass this class, you HAVE to study but Dr. Peak is very understanding and will answer any questions you have!
She is an amazing professor! I learned a lot while taking her. At first I was worried about taking this class, but turns out its not that bad. You have to study for sure and dont wait till the last minute to do so. She does prequizzes and also quizzes that can help your grade.I would most definitely take her!
This class is very hard bc the amount of material and detail that's expected, not explained. There are instances that her curriculum doesn't match other professors. She's willing to answer questions, but will make u work toward the answer on your own. Make sure you know exactly what from the lab manual she is including in test. Must be independent.
You need to really study in depth for this type of class. It is extremely difficult if you do not. She offers extra credit throughout the semester- DO IT!! She is good at responding to emails. Go to class as much as you can because it will help you in the long run. Overall if you study weeks in advance and take a few hours a day you will do fine.
I loved Dr. Peak! She was always willing to help, and you can even ask for question clarification during the exams. There are small weekly quizzes but mainly just the midterm and final. Lots of studying; its not the easiest class, but Dr. Peak made it enjoyable. There are also a few bonus opportunities! Take her if you can!
She is very helpful with any question you may have. She describes the material very well especially if you watch the videos she makes. The class itself is a hard class and there is a lot of studying involved but she gives you a lot of time to study and go over material during class time.
This class was difficult for me. I took it as an in person lab but there wasn't much in class teaching. You are responsible to learn the material and watch her videos on your own. Class is for questions and individual study time. I would have Iiked me in person teaching.
There is A LOT of material so be prepared for that, other than that she is a pretty good teacher and lets you know what will be on the exam mostly.
If you study really hard you will do fine! DR. Peak is a sweetheart and very helpful, will answer any questions that you may have!
Definitely recommend for Zoo Lab! She was always available to help out and gave us many ways to remember the material. Lots of studying, but if you go to class and watch the lectures it is a breeze.
Dr. Peak is very helpful with answering questions and explaining the information multiple ways to better understand the material. It would have been nice to have in person lectures, but her notes and videos have all of the information you need for the quizzes and final.
Definitely recommend for ZOOL 252! Dr. Peak is great at answering questions and making sure her students understand what to study and how to find the most effective way of truly understanding the material. It's a lot of material so you need to stay on top of studying; however, Dr. Peak is open to answering questions in and out of class.
I took Dr. Peak for ZOOL 252 and would highly recommend her. She lectures in class and makes sure you grasp the information and provides extra resources as well. She is also very accessible outside of class through her office hours and email. She made what should've been a hard class feel easier.
Professor Peak is really nice indwell help you if you go talk to her. It's a lot of material but she will give you good resources to help you. She replies to emails quickly and is easy to interact with.
Shes a good teacher, this semester was a little hard because of Covid but I would take her again! Shes hard but the class in general is hard and shes helpful if you have any problems. Always prepare in advance and go back to look over information but her lectures are specific which I think is helpful
Because of COVID we were unable to have too much time to lecture, but she posts videos on YouTube that will help you out. You MUST attend class! Bonus opportunities are given, but limited. You must work for your grade!
Amazing lady! Met us online when she had Covid and was at home quarantined with 7 kids! Tests are hard but she tells you how to study. Take notes when watching her videos. We studied each class and shed ask us questions to make sure we were prepared. Definitely cared and wanted to help us to pass.
Extremely helpful out of class if you are struggling! Makes you work for it but challenges the perfect amount. She is caring and kind. A&P is required for my major but Im not nursing and is very encouraging and helpful regardless. Just such a good person outside Id bring a great teacher. Watch her videos!
Dr. Peak is a great teacher. Lots of info for the lab, but she has great videos to help break it down. She uses learning techniques that I understand well. Going to class is a must because she will help you and answer any questions you may have. She actually wants her students to learn.
AVOIDDDDD!!!!! I thought this class was going to be easy because she had good reviews. The complete opposite!! She did not teach a single thing only provided 300+ powerpoints. The tests were impossible.
Lots of notes. First test was so hard but second test we had a review and she narrowed down what to know. She covers everything in the book, gives past exams to review, multiple attempt quizzes, learning outcome assignments- lots of pts to help grade and learn but its a ton of information! Teaches anatomy in her videos & look ok ebook for videos!
I struggled hard in her class but if you show that you want to improve and that youre willing to learn she will help you out. Dont be afraid to ask question and ask for help. Go see her in her office hours. The course is hard lots of memorizing. Best zoo lab professor ever ! Take her
For this class you need to be prepared to come & pay attention & watch all of the videos online as well as study. She is actually a really good professor and cares she usually gives extra credit if she sees yall are trying! This class is not supposed to be easy with any professor so be ready to study & come to class! Overall great professor.
Dr JP is so helpful! Videos help before lab & to review outside class. Shes so open to questions, replies crazy fast to emails & obviously cares about us. I wish she taught 251 & 253 bc shes the best teacher Ive had here!
honestly so sweet, but god, taking anatomy online was such a mistake, I'm telling you don't do it. You do 2-3 chapters a week each chapter is a 70-90 slide ppt. you don't actually meet for zoom, the class is completely self-taught if you can avoid online, do each exam is 6 chapters so lots of info. Exam/quizzes are super hard.
She very helpful when we emailed or met but you have to work for it. Do all Connect assignments & quizzes they saved my grade & helped me learn. Ppt are long but I only read over them once & then used connect, took notes on videos, study the past exam she gives- questions were from there too & back of chapters. C+ to A w/Connect & drop test
I took this class online Summer 2022 and it was so rough. However, Dr. Peak made this semester bearable. She is very sweet, encouraging, and she set everything up to the point where you can work at your own pace. Connect assignments & quizzes SAVED my grade. I literally failed every exam and managed to finish with a B. Don't stress!
Most caring teacher I have had! Responds fast to emails & wants us to do well. Her videos on anatomy saved me in lab (my lab teacher doesn't teach! I passed using Dr. Peak's Youtube). Study the things she emails. Do the PAST EXAM! Textbook can be used on test but you have to study; not enough time to look up everything. Dropped lowest test grade!
Watch videos before class and prep like she says. Manual didn't come until almost midterm but Dr Peak gave use everything we needed and I didn't need to buy the book. Don't miss a class, ask questions & she'll know you are trying... My grade was a B+ and I ended with an A because I didn't miss & got through her bonus activity. Videos are huge help
Mrs. Peak was an amazing professor. She had homework assignments on moodle and connect. They were time-consuming but fairly easy to do. She lets you use 1 page and your textbook for the exams. If you like the grade you have in the class, you do not have to take the final. She lets you use one exam as a drop grade.
Dr. Peak is a great professor. While this class is hard, she makes it a lot easier with the videos she puts in moodle and the little weekly quizzes (do them!). Just go to every class (she gives bonus got that at the end of the sem) and be prepared. I would recommend studying the material as you learn it instead of cramming it all in for exams!
DO NOT TAKE HER. Homework takes hours & is worth 4 points. She is all over the place & very unorganized. I would have dropped her but I didn't meet her till after the drop/add date. We had a test on the 2nd day of class & she didn't even go over anything on the first day. Basically sets you up & offers no guidance. Not worth the drive off campus.
She's nice but unorganized. Walks in and never has the quizzes prepared so she makes them when class starts. Her test was half structures and half random stuff like functions. I studied structures for dozens of hours and I knew every single one of them, but I only made a C on the midterm because it was much more non-structure related questions.
Dr. Peak is great overall and really cares for students. For the online A&P course, it is difficult and requires effort. If you love to learn anatomy, can focus / dedicate the time to study, and do a good amount of assignments, you will enjoy both the class and Dr. Peak. If you cant make the time to study, look elsewhere.
I took the lab on campus last semester w/ a different teacher & it was so hard! Everything was relabeled and you couldn't identify structures. Peak will only test you on what is in the manual and what she talks about. I took it at Walker and it's so much easier with the regular models and her.
Jennifer peak is honestly one of the best teachers I have taken. Her 3 exams were incredibly hard but are able to be done if you really put the effort in! Do her past exams (most of the test comes from that and her jeopardy powerpoints). She gives 4 exams (one is the final), and one can be dropped. Do not forget Connect assignments- they help!
There are 7 pre lab quizzes, 2 big quizzes (the same as the final but 20pts and a week b4 midterm and final), midterm, and final. Do not procrastinate, I promise you will not get an A. I started studing 3 weeks in advance. My quiz average was a 81.5, 100 on prelabs, midterm was a 83, and final was a 97. She does give extra credit! Take her!
Dr. Peak is genuinely one of the best professors I've had. The class itself was pretty difficult, but if you actually put the time and effort it, you will do good in this class. She emails back super fast. Make sure to do all the Connect assignments to get an easy grade boost. Highly recommend her for both lecture and lab!
I really loved her. If you can make sure to take her for zoology or zoology lab. The class was really easy and the quizzes were online which made things a lot easier and she gave lots of bonus opportunities. 100% recommend
I've heard Peak is a very enjoyable and amazing teacher- in person. DO NOT take her online unless you absolutely have to. Most of my classmates were extremely confused and a lot of them made under 70-80% each test. She lets you use your textbook or 1-3 pages of handwritten notes, but even so these did not make the tests any easier. TAKE IN PERSON!!
I do not know how she has good ratings, I normally make all A's (3.85 GPA) and her class was impossible. She does not teach and assigns 300+ slide presentations for each exam, which ends up being only 5 questions on the test. You HAVE to read the textbook to even make a C, she is TERRIBLE. She is the reason I now take Zoloft.
2nd time taking this class (had CF in summer) its a hard one but shes the best to get. Drops lowest test, lots of extra work to pull up grade & learn. She will help you if you go to her. Lots of notes so she told me to focus on Connect 1st & shed send email to class before test w/ tips that helped. I felt I had a D all semester extra work is B
The best prof I have EVER had. Anatomy is hard, no getting around that. But she made it so easy and actually cares about you learning and knowing the info, so she gives it in the easiest way possible. Go to class, pay attention and study. Main grades are the final and midterm along with a quiz for each, not a lot of cushion outside of that.
Best prof I have EVER had. Took 252 and 253 with her at the same time and got an A in both. Anatomy is hard and lots of info. But she made the class as easy as possible and truly cares about you learning and understanding the info. Main grades are the midterm, final, and a quiz to go with each. Other than that not a lot of wiggle room, so study!
Take this professor if you ever have to take Zoology. She is the best teacher I have ever had in college. She is extremely caring and just an amazing person and teacher. 10/10 recommend her.
AMAZING teacher! Take this class if you can, she helped me pass the two anatomy labs. Very nice also.
Mrs. Peak is the best teacher fort his class. The material is hard but she makes it as straight forward as she can. Definitely recommend!
Much to my shame this will be my 3rd time through university, and Dr. Jennifer is perhaps the most pleasant professor I've had the joy of taking. I have to drive an hour to get to the Walker location for her class but gladly made that 2 hour round trip drive. She's super approachable and clearly cares for her students.
I WAS a 4.0 student until this class, and I studied more for her tests than all my other classes combined. She offers extra credit through LOTS of homework and quizzes, however they took up so much time and was worth 1 point. Don't get exited about open note test, having the notes doesn't help. ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO STUDY IS TEXTBOOK. HORRIBLE
I lucked out taking her for lab. Shes so sweet and is extremely understanding. She helped boost up my confidence after being really lost the first couple of weeks of class. She made a hard class, easy.
Hort Industry w/ her and Dr K was amazing! They are so sweet & Peak is like a super organized class mom! I love her! Class ties so many other sciences together w/ many field trips & class activities. 100% would take the 8 day class again!
Dr. Peak is literally an AMAZING professor! she gives extra credit and she gave us multiple opportunities to get a better grade. the exam question wr
Professor Peak is tough but fair. The exams are challenging, so staying on top of the textbook and Connect assignments is crucial. Unstuck AI was a lifesaver for exam prep alongside other study tools. Worth the effort if you're passionate about the subject.
probably the best ZOOL/BIO professor, she explains so well. Lots of studying and memorization but what do expect its a lab.
There is alot of extra credit oppurtunities and available quizlets for her online exams. She also drops your lowest exam. Take her!!!!!
great grading scale by having many assignments that can boost your grade. However, the smart book assignments take the most time and are only worth 4 points wish they were worth more. Test are also over 6 chapters which is a lot. she does replace the lowest exam grade with higher one and exams are open book which can be good.
Yes I finished with a C but that was my fault. I recommend this teacher for an online bio. It is alot of hw but it helps your grade so much and you get to us the textbook on every test.
She wants you to learn and pass and there's so many chances to improve your grade. I got a B but most tests I made a C. Dropped lowest test and lots of Connect points gave me a B. She replies fast to emails and gives great feedback on tests. So glad I got her and not some of the others I heard horror stories about.
AP 1 online over summer. Course was entirely textbook based with a homework, quiz, and Smartbook assignment for every single chapter. So many assignments and they take a long time to finish! But they were easy and it did help prepare for exams. Exams are open book! VERY helpful and accessible via email, so sweet and has extra videos to help. 10/10!
A&P is a hard class, but Peak does a really good job of making it manageable. Watch her YouTube videos, go to class, and study a little bit every day. There is a mini quiz, midterm, mini quiz, and final. She gives bonus at the end of the semester that helps a lot. It was hard but shes very understanding and gives tips and tricks to remember stuff
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