i loved ms. siemantel. she was a great teacher, very helpful, liked the class

She is a great teacher but you really do have to study in her class. She really has tought stuff on the exams.. but she is an overall great teacher to have, really cares

she was funny or tried to be sometimes. anyone who thinks she was hard - was never in class!

She is the best Bio teacher ever! She is extemely clear in how everything works (in the cell or other). She breaks down all the notes in an easily understandable, professional way. An understanding teacher, and she does have a funny sense of humor. If you attend all classes and study hard, you will do well in the class.

Took her for nutrition. At first I was a little wary because she seems kind of vicious, but she's really not bad at all. As a matter of fact, she's really funny and nice, and she is definitely willing to help you if your grades in danger. A++ professor!

Okay, i'm a freshman and biology is my major. This lady is really good at getting the point across. She's not one of those teachers where you have to figure out what she's trying to say. She gives good notes and as long as you go to the class and put forth the effort, everything will turn out great! She's really funny and sarcastic at times and mak

DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! ITS NOT YOUR FRIEND!.. That is what she says everyday. She is right! She gives you all the notes.. go to class, you will pass with flying colors. She also makes sure the tutoring center is there to help.. she is willing to help. GREAT professor.

It was a very difficult class;however, if you were having trouble you could ask her to explain things. Sometimes she gave busy work, that wasn't so fun. Other than that she was great.

I would not reccommend not taking a hybrid class if you struggle with Biology. This lady was hard. I would study for test and the stuff I studied would not be on the test! She did give a lot of extra credit which will help out A LOT!So beware if you take this teacher be prepared to work your butt off!

Took Siemantel spring of '08. Hard class but worth it. If you actually open the book and read oh and study.. you will pass the class. I made a 95% and thats WITHOUT extra credit. She is quirky! Great professor!

Find a different professor if you can. Her tests are extremely hard and there's a ton of work. She is very elaborate on what she wants out of you on your assignments and if you miss any little detail she is not about to give you a break. I made a B but didn't really learn much in this class.

Had to drop class.She expects too much from you.You basically need to eat,drink and sleep Biology.If you have other responsibilites in your life then choose another instructor.

I totally recommend her! Yes she is hard, but you learn so much in her class. There is a lot of studying to do in her class and if you miss one assignment then you will fall behind. You just have to stay focused, study, and forget about everything else in your life. GREAT PROFESSOR!!

I took this class online this summer. Though i made an A the exams are hard!. Though the homeworks kind balance it out since they easy and one can get all the points. The prof. responded to my email and question quickly and as expected. I am enrolled in her Bio 1407 online too which is a 3 week class. Hope to Ace it too.

Though the cengage now labs were hard, the exams were fair except exam 1. but i managed to get an AAAAA!! I would recommend her especially to people who do not have time to attend traditional class and that this is not your first biology experience since all labs are online and first timers need to know how to use a microscope.

Maybe it'll look brighter in a couple if weeks, but 8 out of every 10 students is failing this class. I love this class because it is challenging, it makes me get up and study, but so far I am failing!

I took her for bio1406 as well. Everything that is expected of you is laid out in the syllabus. The labs were kind of hard and the exams are EXTREMELY hard. You really have to study. The lecture notes are a must! I made an A in 1406 and a B in 1407. Good class if you don't want to or have time to take traditional classroom version.

Professor Siemantel's BIOL 1406 online summer course was not easy. She expects you to work hard on the assignments and to study equally as hard for the tests. Pay attention to the lecture notes, instructions, and syllabus, take the TYK's until you score perfectly, take the EC, and STUDY. She is very helpful if you take the time to ask questions.

Great Professor! This class was extremely hard, but as long as you put the effort, you should be fine! Make sure to ACTUALLY study or you will now be successful in her class. She really knows her biology! I made an A but it was not easy at all. Good Luck!

Took Biol 1406 and 1407 online got a 'B' both times. Textbook is needed. It is a little difficult, but I never passed any of my tests. So as long as you do all of the homework and labs you will do GREAT! Highly recommend if you have a busy lifestyle like mine (:

I was very afraid to taking biology, especially for science majors. Like any first time college student I did not know what to expect. Mrs. Siemantel is an amazing professor.This class will take away much of your time, but its worth it. Studying is important because her test are detailed. Do not expect this class to be easy, but expect to learn!

The material is difficult at times and there is a lot to do, but do all the assignments and you should get at least a B. The tests are very hard, but the labs, discussion boards, and papers are pretty easy.

Great professor..took online..she answers emails quickly and friendly. Yeah test are difficult but like any class study and you'll do fine..just follow her rules for assignments in the syllabus exactly and you'll do fine. I did not so good on all the test and still passed with a B......like another rater said do every test your knowledge until you get all points that helps a lot....but class is 100% online no proctored exams..

Online Maymester. Tests are very hard. Labs are easy. Take the TYKs until you pass and do all of them for extra credit. It helps a lot! Study hard for the tests. I made a B+ but it was mostly due to the TYKs and Labs. You will learn a lot in this class if you study! Suggest taking in class!

Professor is very clear with instruction. Follow her rules exactly (font, color, times, date and length of assignments.) The test seemed to get more difficult. I took the class online and I am done lacking one exam, and I think I will make a B+. You will know your stuff, but this class is not an easy A at all!

Took Online. Lots of homework but it is all pretty easy. Do TYK assignments for easy points, plus you can attempt them as many times as you want. Tests are pretty hard although I didn't get a textbook, so I'm sure it would've helped. Like I said, it's a lot of work but I got a B with pretty minimal effort.

Prof. Siemantel is a good professor but she's very evolutionary minded & it comes out in her lectures. Her tests are beyond hard even if you study well but the DB & papers are fair if you follow her directions exactly. She's always willing to help if you ask. I made an A & a B in her classes so it is possible but you will have to work for it.

Prof Siemantel is pretty fair as far as professors of science courses go. She gives you an opportunity for extra credit that I suggest everyone take advantage of. The online labs and discussions are easy. Tests are hard. My highest test score was a 78, but with the EC, labs, quizzes and discussions, I was able to make an A in the class. Suggest.

This is NOT an easy class but she makes it very clear and i've learned a LOT. she uses pretty much all learning styles in her teaching and she really wants you to pass and will give help if you ask for it. you can tell she really cares about this subject!!

Highly advisable to do the work. She gives you extra credit. It will definitely help your score. She is fair and lets you know how and what to study. Like myself, even if you do very poorly on the exams, the credit that you have done will help you. It is a difficult class.

The class is not easy and extremely fast paced, but I made it out with an A. At ~ 3 weeks, you MUST stay ahead. Try for a week ahead. She and her husband co-proctor simultaneous sections. Excellent feedback. I completed all EC and really spent time on DBs, TYKs, and Labs - get those perfect and pass tests, then you should be at an A or B!

Excellent Professor. Took this course with fast track online and it is just that. ALL online and fast paced. Keep up with your work and you will do great. Both this professor and her husband are extremely organized, send reminder e-mails and respond to e-mails very quickly. If you study for tests and do EC you'll do great. Highly recommended.

A great Professor teaching an extremely tough subject. Always answers emails in a timely manner. Gives extra credit. You have to do the work if you want to pass. This is NOT an easy class but she is well organized and very helpful. This is not an easy A class. You have to do the work. I highly recommend her to everyone.

I took both BIOL 1406 & 1407 online with Prof. Siemantel. This is a very difficult class and it is by no means an easy grade. I received A's in both semesters. The classwork and labs appear daunting at first glance, but when the semester is over and you take her exams, you're thankful for the extra points and its worth it. Complete all coursework!

If you read the chapter AND lecture notes exams are definitely passable, although they are rather difficult. Follow instructions completely and turn in all homework by deadlines and you'll get full credit. Material is very organized and laid out from the beginning of the course. Commit to learning,manage your time well, and you'll do just fine.

online class is lots of work. but she gives you ample time to work ahead. You are getting labs&class all online. If you expect an easy A, like other online classes, forget it. You must embrace this class & work WAY ahead and take it seriously. You wont ace her exams (no), but you can attain a B, and maybe even an A with effort. It's worth it.

The Siemantels aren't that bad. The tests ARE difficult, but there are a LOT of other opportunities to earn points. I have an A in the class and have gotten C's and B's on the exams. It's easy to tell they don't want to be bothered with questions from students - the faqs section has a snarky tone - but follow the instructions and you'll do fine.

There is a lot of homework and labs. The exams are pretty tough, however she gives you sufficient material to study from. Try to get A's on all the Discussion Boards, Labs and Papers and you will pass even you you do semi bad on the exams. The toughest part is not the professor but the subject itself. Need to really study for this class.

She is really nice and engaging. Her class is one of the only courses that is at the collegiate level, that is why people don't like it because most classes at Cedar Valley are easier than high school classes. She actually makes people work for their grade.

I actually liked her as a teacher. i learned so much from this class. Yes, this class does require a lot of attention but it's doable. The tests can be tricky but as long as you do the extra credit, you will be fine in the class.

the best lol

I took her for Biol 1406 and passed with an A. I cannot stress the need to look at the lecture notes in order to pass those tests. If I could take her for every biology class i'll need in the future, I would do it.

This class was far from easy! I read each chapter (a must!) and did the chapter reviews and tests were STILL hard! The labs are pretty easy and there is one big power point to do, but if you don't procrastinate, it is easy to put together, just takes time. I learned a LOT in this class!!! Loved this class in the end!

Super easy, just work ahead. Do all the extra credit.

I took Biology 1406 online. I bought the ebook but hated the format and never used it. Her grading guidelines and expectations are very clear. The chapter reviews and lecture notes weren't very helpful but her tests were still easy to pass, got a B on three of them and a C on one of them and I still got an A in her class. No late work accepted.

From the moment I've started her class, I've noticed that she is very specific. Her tone on her syllabus can be a bit rude, but that's only to get her point through. Work is easy to deal with- though she can be a tough grader- just read the instructions thoroughly; and you'll do fine.

Hey guys im torn between taking this online or in person for a wintermester. Would anyone mind reaching out to me, so I can ask some personal questions?

Professor Siemantel is very clear in what she expects from the very beginning. This was my second time taking biology and I definitely recommend her( online). Her tests are a little difficult but if you complete everything else you should do fine.

Good with communicating about grades. gives a lot of test and quizzes, also gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit with discussion boards. however she does grade hard when it comes to extra credit. you must study for this class, I never bought the book due to all notes and lectures being on PowerPoint online (online class, in class lab)

Just because she doesn't spoon-feed you doesn't mean she's a hard teacher or tough grader. And she offers tons of extra credit. Exams are true to her reviews (use her lecture notes, not book). Follow instructions on assignments and they're a breeze. She is easy to get in touch with and communicates frequently. Would definitely take her class again.

I accidentally took this Biol-for science majors (didn't realize I was taking the harder course) and I learned a LOT from this class. The tests were hard, but I studied hard and made an A. Study study study!

I enjoyed this class and the professor. There is certainly a lot of material to learn, but it is not particularly difficult. The professor was fantastic. She was easily accessible, gave transparent feedback on her grading criteria, and was willing to go out of her way to give students the tools to do well in the class.

Professor Siemantel is truly an outstanding professor. She has an amazing way of connecting lecture and lab material. She is super supportive and will work with you. I truly enjoyed her class. I wish I had taken her for 1406 as well!

This professor wants you to succeed. She is very clear on what we need to know. Although you do need to study hard, There are no surprises. It is easy to make a good grade if you do the work. She is an amazing and very knowledgeable instructor. I would recommend her to anyone. Even my own kids.

Turned in all my work and scored low on exams and still got a C. Must read lectures, and the exams are tough but if u study your should be ok. I also love how the professors grade with a point scale system. Bio is really hard for me, they required lockdown browser and no book was used. I scored the teacher high because the C grade lol

Professor Siemantel has provided me with one of the best online courses I have ever taken. The syllabus is clear and she has everything due on the course calendar so you know when to get your work done. The exams are hard but doable if you study! I would highly recommend her to anyone taking biology :)

Took Prof Siemantel for online bio1406. I made an A+. She is tough, but fair. She is a professor not here to babysit students. She expects you to pay attention to instructions and put in work and time. She responds quickly to emails - she is very clear in instructions. She cares and it shows - take her if you want to learn and not just coast

I loved her. She isnt here to hold your hand but was for sure there to teach you. Wish there were more review materiel for tests. Overall I recommend if youre actually here to learn.

Be ready to study. Like you're supposed to and actually read the textbook. This isn't an easy A class. Put in the work and you'll be fine. This class is probably hard to a brand new student, but you can do this. This professor is a good look at how some STEM professors will be for those transferring to a four year university.

Expect to read a lot. I took the winter-mester class and it is intense for anyone that doesn't have some prior bio/chem knowledge. If you've taken APbio before, it should be familiar to you. This class wasn't that bad, but I've taken upper level sciences like Inorganic & Biochemistry at Uni, so this felt like review for me.

Although this course is tough Professor Siemantal was a great instructor. The tests are very hard in my opinion but I'm not the best test taker either. Study study study is the best advice I can give. I did poorly on all the tests and was still able to receive a B there is plenty of work to do to make up for poor test grades which is awesome.

She is an incredible instructor, very informative and approachable. You can really tell she loves teaching/helping her students. If you ever have any questions or don't understand something the way it's being explained, she will break it down or explain it differently for you. Answers emails very quickly and is just all around a fantastic teacher.

Professor Siemantel is a great instructor who wants you to succeed. Though the workload is heavy, her clear guidance and use of helpful resources like Unstuckstudy make it manageable. Recommended for motivated students.

I loved learning from Professor Siemantel. She's a wonderful professor. Her lectures and labs are the best! She's interactive and present. I couldn't have asked for a better professor.