4.6

Jessica Adams

Biology - University of Rhode Island

4.6
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
182
Reviews
4.6
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

92%

Would Retake

182

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What Students Say

Jess Adams is an amazing teacher

BIO121 - 5.0 rating

She is super fun and an amazing teacher

BIO121 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

3%

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Based on 141 grades
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Based on 152 reported grades
A: 56
B+: 24
A-: 18
A+: 12
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Caring (63)
Hilarious (54)
Respected (42)
Amazing lectures (38)
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Accessible outside class (24)
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KIN122

5.0

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BIO121

4.8

(70)

BIO101

4.8

(33)

BIO220

4.6

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Reviews (182)
3.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 14, 2015

Extremely funny woman. Anatomy is a hard class in of itself but she tries to make it easier for her students. Lectures are long but it's not her fault the material is just tedious. Definitely need to study a lot for her tests because there's a lot of material and its very in depth - but that's like any other anatomy class.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2015

Jess Adams is an amazing teacher! She's funny, and explains anatomy in her own quirky, fun way. I understand everything that's happening. She tries to make class similar to what you're learning in lab. Tests are multiple choice and pretty straight forward. She throws in fake things to help you choose the right answer. Just know your stuff!

2.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 10, 2016

all she does is rush through lectures, neglects to mention online due dates on a website that she chooses to use, and then doing bad on homework can break your grade because it is all graded even though you might get A's on exams

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
Mar 16, 2016

I actually understand biology when Jessica Adams explains it. She is very clear about the material and she's funny too which keeps you listening. She also gives numerous extra credit opportunities which makes it easy to bring your grade up if you fail an exam. She gives lots of in class assignments so attendance is important to your grade.

5.0
1.0
BIO121
Apr 6, 2016

An amazing professor and will go to all lengths for students to learn being a tough class

5.0
1.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

She's wicked chill, best professor I've had at URI. Wicked funny and interested in the students

5.0
1.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

Jessica Adams is the best professor I have had since I have been at URI! She makes the lectures interesting and fun, as well as prepares us for her exams. There are four exams, each about 50 mc. If you study you will do fine, if you don't you're going to have trouble because most of the class is memorization. Definitely take her if you can!

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

Best Anatomy professor at URI! It is NOT an easy class by any means, but if you put the time into it and follow your syllabus, you can do it! Prof Adams is extremely helpful, and although she has to cover a ton of material in a short amount of time, she does an amazing job with helping you remember little things!

4.0
4.0
BIO121
Apr 6, 2016

Professor Adams knows her stuff when it comes to Anatomy. She goes through her powerpoints going over each slide and asks questions throughout her lecture. Before each exam she likes to do a review session. Overall, I find the professor Adams is a great professor, who tries her best to be as clear as possible, and is always open to give extra help.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

Professor Adams is one of the best professors i have had here at URI. Anatomy is a hard course, so you need to put the time in to get an A. HOWEVER, Adams makes it so much more enjoyable, she is funny, and she genuinely cares about all of her students. If you take this class, take it with her. You only need to buy the lab manual, only 3 tests

4.0
3.0
BIO121
Apr 6, 2016

Professor Adams is by far one of the best professors I've had in my academic career. She truly cares and makes great analogies using sport like hockey, and humor. She does have fast classes but that isn't to her control and do any reading. She is more than happy to help with clarification or issues and going to her office hours is really helpful.

5.0
4.0
BIO121
Apr 6, 2016

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Would like to be the kind of person she is one day.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 6, 2016

This is a hard course, but she will help you succeed if you put the time in. There is a lot of material to cover but her lectures are very informative. She's funny and she gives tips regarding how to memorize material. If you have the chance to take a class with her, you should. By far the best professor at URI that I've had so far.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Apr 6, 2016

She's an awesome professor teaching a tough class! Her methods are really helpful and she cares a lot about her students.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Apr 6, 2016

Obviously loves her job. Her humor makes the lectures more interesting. Singlehandedly made me enjoy the subject Anatomy.

5.0
2.0
BIO121
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 6, 2016

Jessica Adams is an awesome professor. She really knows her stuff and presents the material in an interesting way. She's super personable and funny, and you can tell that she truly cares about her students. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A-
Apr 7, 2016

She is one of my favorite professors because she seems like a real person. She has unique and often hysterical little tips a tricks to remember the massive amount of information. She is one of the few professors that I can honestly say, truly cares about her students, their learning, there lives, and most importantly their success.

4.0
3.0
BIO121
Apr 12, 2016

Great Professor, Really makes the lessons interesting and puts her own spin on it, which is a really important virtue in college when things can be really drab and boring. AS far as quality, expect that to be high too. All around amazing professor, definetely my favorite this semester.

4.0
3.0
BIO101
Apr 26, 2016

Loved her!!!

4.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2016

Adams is such a great teacher, i honestly loved her lectures and if you have any questions she would be more than happy to help. She's awesome. I recommend her for Bio 121 Anatomy!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2016

Jess Adams is such an amazing professor. If you need help, she will do anything she can to help you succeed. Her lectures fly by, she has an amazing sense of humor, and the material she addresses is straightforward. Her personality was a reason on its own to attend class, you never know what she'll come out with.

5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2016

Professor Adams is great you can tell she loves biology and she is funny! She also gives extra credit! She goes through slides really quick so be ready to keep up! Sometimes you get extra points for being in class so go!

5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
May 9, 2016

Jess is the best professor I have ever had. Her lectures are hilarious and she keeps you interested in biology. She gives a lot of extra credit too.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B-
May 11, 2016

Professor Adams is by far one the best professors i've had the luxury of having. She turns 'dull' material into something I grew to really enjoy. Its very clear Professor Adams takes pride in teaching Anatomy and cares deeply for her students as every lecture she would make it a point to ask the whole class how we were doing & if we had questions.

5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A-
May 23, 2016

Test are as expected in BIO121. Lots of studying necessary to succeed. Prof. Adams makes somewhat boring material funny and exciting. Would love to take a class with here again.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: C+
Jul 28, 2016
Would take again

I love this professor!! Bio as a whole is hard but she makes it more understanding. Make sure you attend class because she gives plenty of extra credit opportunities.

5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Sep 18, 2016
Would take again

Professor Adams was one of the best professors I have ever had. She is super helpful and answers emails almost immediately. She's also super funny and tells stories about her life and kids a lot. Loved her and would definitely take another class with her.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

She cares so much about her students. There are over 250 students in my lecture hall and she knows a bunch of her student's names. Very knowledgeable about the subject, easy to approach, and she is always throwing in jokes to her lectures to keep us engaged. I would love to have her again, I am definitely going to miss her next semester!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had, she truly makes you love anatomy by making it so interesting and upbeat. I was never bored in her lectures and she's hilarious. Cares for her students and responds to emails immediately. Tests were fair but do require a lot of studying and outside work. She is also very approachable and understanding.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

I LOVE Professor Adams! She is amazing! Very funny and relatable. She explains anatomy very well and her powerpoints have a lot of pictures. Powerpoints are long so she skips through a lot, there is usually 70-90 slides per class to fit into 45-50 mins; she explains the most important stuff and does review before each exam and does Kahoot.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

One of my favorite professors that I've had so far. She makes lectures really fun and really explains things well. Her PowerPoints are pretty long so taking notes before class would really help you. If you actually study, her exams are pretty straightforward. Would 100% love to have her as a professor again.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Jess is a energetic and cares about her students. Tries to make lectures fun but they are really long and she does blow through the material quickly. Makes material more relatable. Overall, good professor just wish she spent more time on the material.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Professor Adams is one of those professors you know you won't get very often. She's hilarious, super understanding and actually knows what she's talking about and has a true passion for it. Her exams test you on the important stuff, the course is difficult but if you put the time in and use the resources she gives you, you'll do fine.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

She's a great teacher and it's not a difficult class. You don't have to show up to lectures unless that's how you learn the material. You do need to study in order to pass her tests, but everything on her tests are in the powerpoint.

Inspirational
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

By far one of the best professors you will have in the Biology Department

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2016
Would take again

Jess makes one of the hardest BIO classes a bit easier than it can be presented by others considering the massive lecture hall. She puts forth time and effort into making her class enjoyable. Definitely energetic an it is clear how she cares very much about the students unlike some other professors which makes her a great lecturer for anatomy.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

Professor Adams is such an amazing woman. Not only is her teaching awesome, but she is just an all-around great person. She made anatomy fun, cared about her students, and took difficult material and made it understandable. 10/10 would recommend!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

Adams is the best professor at URI, or so she is in comparison to whom I've had so far. She really cares for the students and tries her best in lectures to make the material as interesting as possible. She cracks jokes with the students and proves to us how beautifully passionate she is over science. Your grade is a result of the time you put in.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Mar 9, 2017
Would take again

She is such a great person and teacher! She really cares about the material she teaches and all her students, even if it's a class of 300. She cares so much that she would go out of her way to get you a bandaid if you scraped your knee before an exam ;) I would definitely recommend her to everyone!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

Jess Adams is one of the best professors I've had hands down. She does go really fast on her lectures, but there is a lot of material she has to cover. Coming to class is really important because of the pace of the class. She's hilarious and gives you the tools to be successful in her class. 11/10 do recommend.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

Sweetest woman I have ever met- gives you so many options for extra credit/review. She's funny, understanding, and gives amazing lectures. She cares for all her students and clarifies anything you're unsure of. HIGHLY RECOMMEND :-)!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

She is a good teacher. Her lectures are O.K. because she's skips 10 slides at once and talks wicked fast, However she provides you with AMAZING study guides and power points. Study those any you'll pass the class. Trust me, her exams are passable and she knows it too.

5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Adams is the best professor I have ever had. Her mnemonics are hilarious and really help you remember! She is so kind, truly cares about education, and wants everyone to succeed. Anatomy is a difficult course, but her teaching style makes the class very fair and it is passable! Love her, wish I could take every class with Jess Adams 3

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

Jess makes lectures fun by giving real world examples all the time and including random slides about art or memes etc. She can get off topic but always for a good reason. Lectures are packed with necessary Information so it's important to attend class. She's super understand and kind when you need help.. she has your best interest in mind.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
May 6, 2017
Would take again

Adams is the best, and the only professor you should even consider taking bio in. I rarely went to class, but she puts all notes on Sakai so I still got an A. She gives out TONS of extra credit and is super hilarious. Final exam is also non-cumulative which is a major plus.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
May 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Jess Adams is great person but a bad professor. She brings life into her teaching but her power points are a mess, she skips 20 slides but expects you to learn it still, talks way too fast, and her exam questions are tricky. She assigns a lot of homework every week and it doesn't help. Assigns in class assignments you won't get if you don't attend.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO121
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor to take anatomy with. I struggled with the material and thought I was going to fail the class in the beginning of it but I ended up passing and doing well. There is a ton of resources to help you and she cares about her students and wants to see them pass, she encourages going to office hours if your struggling. Overall she rocks

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: F
Jul 8, 2017
Would take again

Professor Adams is awesome. I didn't pass her class. She emailed me often to check in with me - she truly cares about her students and will do anything for them to be successful. I am looking forward to taking her again.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Aug 12, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor and so funny. I struggled with the material and it is a lot of content but I ended up passing. If I didn't have Adams I can't say that I would have done as well as I did. Adams truly cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. Overall the course is difficult, but Adams breaks it down so that it is very do-able!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Aug 25, 2017
Would take again

Was lucky enough to get Mrs. Adams after failing Irvine's class, along with 30+ others who failed his course. She's an amazing teacher and willing to help you out if you're stuck. If you need to talk with her, she's always available during her office hours. Really nice and funny, her material is engaging. 10/10 easy for her. :)

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: B
Sep 5, 2017
Would take again

she's soooooooooo good! would recommend taking her class any day.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2017
Would take again

Jess Adams is a great professor at URI. Though its only my first semester of college, she's the most helpful professor I've had thus far. The class is extremely lecture heavy, so don't miss a class otherwise you'll be lost. This course is pretty difficult, I won't lie, but put in the work and time outside of class and you can definitely get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Nov 20, 2017
Would take again

She is a lovely woman. She truly cares for her students and makes her lectures interesting. Such a funny and sweet professor. I definitely recommend her! The only thing I wish she did was provide more information on her powerpoint slides for studying purposes, other than that she's an awesome professor! This school needs to hire more Jess Adams

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: B
Nov 25, 2017
Would take again

Jess Adams makes anatomy the best class ever! It is so much information but she makes it understandable and enjoyable. 10/10!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Jess is simply the best. The lectures have so much material but it's worth going as she makes it interesting and adds information that will be on the exams. I found this class to be very hard just cause of all the information you needed to know but if you put in the time and work you can get a good grade. You really get out what you put in.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

shes the best! one of the few professors I've had that actually cares about her students. She really wants you to understand the material and does her best to explain everything and prep you for the exams. Would highly recommend taking a class with her

Amazing lectures
Caring
Would take again
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Jess Adams is the best professor I've had. She genuinely cares about her students and makes lectures fun and interesting. I was engaged throughout each class and she made me want to learn more about each subject. She is friendly and helpful at office hours and encourages us to ask though provoking questions. You work for your grade but it pays off.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Adams is very different from the average professor. She is easy to talk to, loves to help students, and her lectures are entertaining. As long as you go to lectures and pay attention passing should be no problem.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: C+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Toughest class I have ever loved.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Jess is amazing. I loved her so much and she definitely knows her stuff for anatomy. This class was NOT easy, but I learned so much from her and this class. If you have to take anatomy or any other class that she teaches, take it with her. You have to work hard for a good grade! She gives you a good laugh, and I can't express how awesome she is.

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Best professor at Uri. She cares about her students and her lectures are interesting but cover a lot- Go to them! Many hours of studying are required for this course but its doable. Would definitely take her again!! Learned a lot

TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

THE BEST PROFESSOR AT URI. YOU WILL NOT GO WRONG TAKING HER. Her enthusiasm about anatomy helps make it more interesting and understandable. She introduces and explains topics so they are much better to comprehend. She's always there for her students and truly wants you to succeed. Very helpful at office hours, makes many resources available.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A-
Jan 16, 2018
Would take again

Jess was SO funny and relatable. Her powerpoints were very helpful and I loved her class. Homework was pretty easy and her tests were difficult for me but it was just a matter of studying hard and putting the work in! She's so sweet and likeable, and a very engaging professor! Was definitely my favorite prof so far!!!

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

Absolutely amazing professor. Her lectures made the material a lot more clear, and if you still don't understand, she's willing to take the time to explain it to you after class or during her office hours. Also, she's hilarious! Just be warned that she talks kind of fast.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: C-
Jan 31, 2018
Would take again

Let me be real here and 100% honest. Do NOT listen to any bad reviews about this woman. Jess may very well be the greatest teacher in secondary/higher education history. Adams needs to teach a class on how to teach a class next semester. Shes that good. A diamond in the rough.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIO121
Feb 26, 2018
Would take again

Adams is a really good professor and if you are able to you should take a class with her. She is very funny and her lecture is very clear and understanble. However this class is really hard and you need to put in tons of time outside of class READ THE BOOK as long as you study everyday you will be fine

Get ready to read
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B+
Mar 20, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Was very worried about this class but she made it very interesting and easy to pay attention. The content is overwhelming but flashcards will be your best friend. If you put the time in you will do very well. Tests are very straight forward and fair, only based on her powerpoints. All TopHat questions count towards extra credit.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING professor. I have always struggled in science but once i had her for both BIO101 and BIO121 she made things so much easier to comprehend. She's very understanding so if you are confused about a topic, want to go over exams, or just talk she's always there to help. The content is hard but if you put the work in you will pass.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

She really cares about her students and their grades and does her best to help you as much as she can. All material is covered in lecture so I would recommend showing up but she does post slides.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Truly one of the best professor's I've ever had. Her class is by no means easy but she knows her stuff. She is amazing in office hours and cares about her students. You do have to work hard and study a lot for her class but her class isn' impossible. Her points are very helpful and prepare you well for the exams but also look over the book as well.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

One of the most caring and educated professors I've ever had. She's so passionate about anatomy and it really shows through her lectures that I definitely remember more when I'm studying for the exams. Her homework can be tricky but the AEC can help, and sign up for a group AEC tutoring group really helps.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Enjoyable lectures, and the online homework is easy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

Jess Adams is an amazing professor! She is funny, relatable and helpful. She'll take time out of her day to help you out if you can't meet during her office hours. However, she is no pushover. You must work for your grade! If you take notes, pay attention in lecture, then you'll be fine. If not, then your grade will go down.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO101
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Jess is the definition of a perfect teacher. She has an extreme passion for the subject, and tries her very hardest to install some of that passion onto her students. Her lectures can go pretty fast, so you've got to pay attention, and try not to miss too many of them. She's great at explaining things, and makes it easy to understand the material.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
5.0
BIO121
Grade: D+
May 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Adams tests are EXTREMELY HARD. She puts things on test that she never went over in class. Scenario based questions. Shes an all around good person and teacher but her tests are beyond difficult.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: B
May 13, 2018
Would take again

Jess Adams is amazing! She has a lot of knowledge on anatomy and does a great job teaching it. Her exams are difficult(because the overall course is difficult), but she is very fair and most questions relate to the powerpoint shown in lecture. Best professor that I've had at URI so far!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Jess Adams is AMAZING. You have to work really hard for the grade though. She makes it clear from the beginning that if you are willing to put the time and energy in all of the resources are there for you. Its in your hands. Her lectures are great and she gives you so many online resources to work with in addition to office hours.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. She understands that the material is hard so she tries to do herbiest to make it as easy as possible. Top Hat is used for attendance as well as part of the grade. She does get distracted very easily and often is off topic, class is kind of a waste time most of the material can be learned on your own.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Jess is a great professor. She seems to know a lot about anatomy. I liked this class because exams are not the only thing that effect your grade. Homework and lab grades can help your grade. She is very accessible outside of class and loves when you ask her questions. Definitely would take again if she taught other classes. She is also funny!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: A
May 20, 2018
Would take again

Jess Adams is awesome! Her grading criteria is very clear, and she is willing to help anyone when they are confused. It's not really necessary to get the book, but you do need an access code. She understands that communication matters and will even reward you for coming to speak to her. Great BIO101 professor!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO121
Jun 21, 2018
Would take again

In high school, they say no college professor will care much about you. However, they have not met Jess Adams. She is super fun and an amazing teacher. She cares about her students, even in enormous lecture halls. You will not find a better professor. I don't know any other teacher that will offer you to stop by for noodles and chat. xo

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Oct 14, 2018
Would take again

She is amazing! SO nice and actually cares about students. This class is very lecture heavy, but she tries her best to make it fun, and keep everyone awake. You absolutely have to do the reading for the chapters before class or you will feel dumb during lecture. Her syllabus is very organized and clear. She's just a bomb person and teacher.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

Truly cares about her students and their success. One of my favorite professors so far. Would definitely take another one of her classes.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Oct 31, 2018
Would take again

Best professor ever!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

The most caring and amazing professor Ive had at URI. She does an amazing job explaining tough subject matter and gives very fair exams. She is so welcoming into her office and wants more than anything for you to succeed! And she will make you laugh. LOVE you Jess Adams!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Super friendly and caring professor. BIO 220 is a tough course but she made it achievable to pass and fun to be in lecture.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO220
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

great professor ! she's super nice and cares a lot about her students . Her class is very difficult and has A LOT of material so be prepared to put in the time and work but she is very helpful so if your willing to put in the effort id say you could at least get a C.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Jess Adams is by far the best professor for Human anatomy 1. Her lectures are packed full of information and you can easily visit her during her office hours. She will go over your exam question by question. She is amazing and so helpful and so knowledgeable in this subject. Totally wish she was teaching Bio 222!!!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Honestly she's the best professor at URI. I had her for Bio101 and Bio220 and loved her both classes! She is very helpful and honestly don't need the book just really study her power points. I would memorize everything I could from her powerpoints but she wants you to be able to apply what you memorized! Honestly easy to get an A if you study hard!

TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

She is really amazing teacher. If you understand the slides you are good to go.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: C
Feb 4, 2019
Would take again

Absolutely one of the best teachers i've had at URI

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Feb 24, 2019
Would take again

Great lectures, always keeps you awake. Cares a lot about her students, make sure you take her for this class! There s a lot of information to know but if you time manage well, it is not an issues. She is always willing to help if needed as well.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
Feb 28, 2019
Would take again

There is a lot of information thrown at you during lectures, as Anatomy and Physiology 1 is packed full of information that we are required to know, but Adams does a wonderful job of ensuring that students are understanding what she is saying. She truly is one of the best teachers Ive ever had, and is by far my best professor in college thus far.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2019
Would take again

If you are going to take BIO 220 then you have to have Professor Adams. The course itself is difficult and lots of work but she does the very best with what she has to teach. The lectures are very long but she will tell you what parts you need to know and not to know for the tests. She's very approachable and her lectures are easy to follow.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Mar 5, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I had at URI. She made learning hard material a little more bearable.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO121
Mar 22, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor. Very organized and great lectures for such a heavy material course. She makes anatomy fun and interesting and easier to understand. Super nice and outgoing and personable. Easily the best professor at URI

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2019
Would take again

This lady knows her stuff and is an amazing lecturer. The classes are never boring, as she knows how to keep the class engaged. She really gives you a deeper understanding of the human body instead of just making you understand structures, which helps for anyone going into a healthcare field. Make sure you get her for anatomy!

Test heavy
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

I'm not science-inclined at all, but Jess made learning basic bio a lot easier on me. She's very kind and helpful in her office hours. One thing I will say is we wasted some time in class doing tophat questions and think-pair-share. Otherwise, amazing professor and human being.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
BIO221
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I really like Adams as a person, but I had a hard time learning in her class. Her lectures felt like they were all over the place and hard to follow. It was unclear on what the important things were to know in each unit which made it hard to prepare for exams. She was great at answering questions, but most of the time I didn't even know what to ask

Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Professor Adams offers intriguing and interactive lectures to help students learn more easily. As long as you attend class, the information is generally easy to understand with her explanations. Awesome professor!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
May 10, 2019
Would take again

Professor Adams was a professor I would choose to take again. She is so funny in her lectures and you can tell she cares about the success of her students. She offers a ton of extra credit for this class. A lot of your grade is based on online questions that you can only answer in class, so going to class is mandatory.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: A
May 18, 2019
Would take again

Jess Adams is the best professor at URI hands down. She makes going to class really interesting and so much fun. She is able to joke around and have fun but stays on track and teaches you a bunch. After BIO101 with her, I feel like I have such a strong BIO understanding now. She is a really fair grader so def. study a lot for the exams for an A.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: B
Jul 22, 2019
Would take again

Professor Adams is the best professor at URI. I took anatomy with her and while the class was hard, she found a way to make it interesting and actually teach us the material. Her exams are fair and she does not try and trick you, she tells you before every exam to be confident and asks how you think it went after. Genuinely cares about her students

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
Sep 23, 2019
Would take again

Jess Adams is a well-respected and fun professor to have. She is extremely intelligent in her field and is always available over email or in-person. She is capable of connecting with all 300+ students in the room and uses her social skills to communicate effectively. I would love to take another class with her someday.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2019
Would take again

Jess Adams made Bio 101 my favorite class my freshman year. She cares about her students and is passionate about the subject which makes it better. Her exams aren't hard if you go to class and put in some studying.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

Power points are crucial in this class. A must study. Best to learn as you go. The first exam, I let the slides build up without reading them all and I got a 58%. I printed the slides 4 per one page and would write notes on them while Professor Adams lectured. Do the extra credit and stay on top of hw on mastering. It takes work but Jess is awesom

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

Jess Adams is the best prof I've ever had at URI. You can tell she definitely cares about her students and she makes her lectures funny and informative. She moves fast through the slides, but puts them up on Sakai so it didn't bother me. Anatomy was a hard class, but she made it better.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Best Anatomy and Physiology professor at URI by far!! Very passionate, making students more engaged. Extra credit opportunities. Her teaching style makes the immense material easier to learn.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Adams is one of my absolute favorite professors! I learned SO MUCH in anatomy & phys. She makes her lectures interesting yet content heavy. Sometimes, we have to learn topics on our own because of how much material there is but she almost always makes a video on it and uploads it. Take this class, you won't regret it!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO221
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Great Professor! Breaks down anatomy in an easy and informative way. Love her!

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Hilarious
5.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: B-
Feb 11, 2020
Would take again

Jess Adams is a great person, but she is too intelligent and holds the students accountable for too much information. For her exams you have to know extremely detailed information. You could study for days and still only get a 60 because she expects you to know so much content.

5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor Adams has made biology one of my favorite classes this semester. She really cares about her students and is always very helpful in office hours. Additionally, she is great at making the material understandable.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Mar 18, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely loved having class with Jess Adams! she cared so much about all her students. I wish I could have her again

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Apr 3, 2020
Would take again

Dont skip class! If you want an enjoyable BIO 101 take Adams. Professor Adams is so engaging that you wont regret it! Huge lecture, but Adams does not make it feel that way at all. Lot of homework but that means that the exams wont be as content heavy.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Apr 5, 2020
Would take again

Never have I EVER come across such an amazing woman/professor. Jess Adams is by far one of my favorite profs . She cares so much about her students & goes out of her way to engage with them and make sure they have a complete understanding of the material. If you have any questions, she is beyond helpful. Content can be tough, you gotta put in work!

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2020
Would take again

Jessica Adams is the best professor I have ever had at URI. She is so kind and compassionate and really cares about her students. Her lectures/presentations are very helpful and she makes learning this tough subject as easy as possible. I have never taken an anatomy class in my life and I earned an A. Take her class!!! You won't regret it!!!!

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

She doesn't wear shoes during lectures so be prepared to witness that. She reads directly off of the slides that she makes but they say the important sections of each chapter at the top which is helpful. You'll need to read and study off of the textbook to do well on the exams. Exams are not too difficult

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

There is not enough time in a semester to say all of the great things about Jess Adams! She is one of the most engaging, caring, knowledgeable, and easily approachable professors at URI & maybe the world! Her teaching style is very engaging and makes the material super easy to understand. She's the definition of a "Cool Mom"

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

She is amazing and caring! Take her class, there is so much extra credit. Her lectures are easy to follow along and are engaging. She is great with email and is approachable. Four exams (the final exam is NOT cumulative), 14 homework assignments, and TONS of extra credit. You definitely need to show up to class and DO NOT buy the book.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

By far the best professor I've ever had at URI. She truly cares about all of her students, and wants each and every one of them to pass. Her lectures are actually super helpful, and participation is also graded; so go to class! The material is difficult, but she makes it fun, clear, and easy as long as you put the work in. Lots of extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
May 10, 2020
Would take again

I honestly love Adams, she treats her students like they are her own children and is so helpful. She can be easily reached by email and her door is ALWAYS open to students. HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO TAKE HER CLASSES!!!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

IF YOU CAN TAKE ANATOMY WITH HER! If you go to class, pay attention in lab, and try to study its almost impossible to get less than a B. She even gave extra credit (do it it helps!) She would always say good morning and goodbye and understands reality of college life. Weekly homework is easy if you read/ go to lecture and is done online.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
May 16, 2020
Would take again

I loved Adams! She cares so much for her students and is very accessible to reach outside of class. I wasnt the best at bio but she offered a lot of extra credit opportunities to get your grade up! Definetly take Bio 101 with her

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2020
Would take again

Jess Adams is probably the best professor and best teacher in general that I've had. She makes difficult material seem much more bearable and I looked forward to attending her lectures every day. Anatomy is a difficult class and has a lot of material to learn but Professor Adams wants nothing more than to see you succeed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2020
Would take again

Cuz of COVID we only had one non mandatory Zoom a week, where she would blast through multiple chapters of material. A good amount of HW due each week. Exams were very hard in my opinion. Theres so much to memorize it can get overwhelming. HW will save ur grade if u do bad on exams. Dont buy the lab book it's not req for the online labs

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Very nice Professor and responds very quickly to emails. Tests were very hard (in my opinion) as you only get a minute a question. Good amount of homework due each week.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO221
Grade: B-
Dec 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests are extremely difficult in my opinion as you are given 50 minutes for 50 questions with no backtracking. Questions are really specific too. Perusal reading assignments are nearly impossible to score a 100 on and are only graded out of 3 points so you either get a 100, 66, 33, or 0. Zooms are once a week and not mandatory.

Lots of homework
Caring
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO220
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

This is probably the only course that I spent the most time doing the hw, discussion posts, writing annotations (these were graded), reading, watching lecture videos, and taking notes. It's a lot and the tests are hard, but if you can manage your time with all that and study you'll make it!

Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2021
Would take again

Jess Adams is the BEST Professor ever. Not only is she really funny but her lectures are very interesting and she is amazing at explaining concepts. She does expect a lot though, on average you have to memorize 400 or more slides of info. But still, she is an awesome professor and I would 100% recommend you take her class.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Mar 18, 2021
Would take again

Professor Adams is the best professor at URI. She is amazingly smart and dedicated to her students. She is funny and caring towards her class. Her passion for teaching is clear and shines. I recommend Dr. Adams for every student. 10/10 as a person and teacher!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIO221
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2021
Would take again

Adams is an incredibly nice professor who cares a lot about her students. BIO 221 is challenging but she gives so many opportunities for extra credit. If you do all of the work and pass each exam, you would probably end up with an A or B.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
May 15, 2021
Would take again

I love Jess Adams. She made anatomy not only fun but I actually was able to retain things from her class. She knows how to keep students engaged and her lecture videos are EXTREMELY helpful and most of it is what is on the tests. Yes there is a decent amount of homework but you can get 100s just for putting ur time and effort into it. Love her!

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO220
May 17, 2021
Would take again

I had her for a fully online anatomy ad physiology. Her lectures were good but the tests were hard. really grateful that the final wasn't cumulative and only included the last 4-5 chapters!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
Aug 31, 2021
Would take again

Jess Adams is a very good Anatomy Physiology Professor. Her class requires a lot of tedious work each week and her exams can be a little tough (grading wise). You are given 50 minutes to complete a 50 question exam without being able return to previous question. Overall, She is a funny women and very bright and cheery every day!

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BIO121
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2021
Would take again

Adams is the best professor I have had thus far! She is so lively and her class is difficult, but if you are present and attentive in her lectures you will do really well. I reccomend downloading the powerpoints she gives you and taking notes on them to add what she says so you don't have to worry about taking down copious amounts of notes

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Absolutely loved her! Had her for Anatomy and Physiology 1. She is extremely caring and not only cares about how her students are doing, but their mental health and how they are feeling as well! She is easily accessible through email and outside of class too. The class is somewhat difficult but you'll be fine as long as you keep up with studying!

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

If you have the chance to take A&P 1 with Jess Adams, DO IT! She is such a great professor who genuinely does care for each of her students. She is very accessible outside of class and brings a lot of energy and positivity to every lecture. The class if difficult, but if you keep up and study, you will do fine. She also gives a lot of extra credit!

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

A very energetic, caring, and enthusiastic professor. You can tell she actually cares for her students. A bit of a difficult class but will provide help if you ask / go to office hours.

Respected
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2022
Would take again

Love her. She's funny and nice. Be ready to study a lot. Best bio class I've taken though. She's also very considerate regarding the price of course material and tries to make the class as low cost as possible which I wish more teachers did.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2022
Would take again

Professor Adams is really good at what she does. Shes very clear at when things are due and if theres an extension. You can go up to her and talk to her about anything. Shes one of the most caring and respectful professors Ive had this semester. If you have the a chance take a class with her. Shes really one of the best.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO221
Grade: A
Mar 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Adams truly cares about her students and works to ensure that the content is understood before moving forward. Her exams were extremely fair and always based on her lectures and PowerPoints which meant there were no surprises on exam day. Professor Adams is an amazing lecturer who values her students!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Adams is seriously one of the best professors I've ever had in my four year college career. She is aware that anatomy can be hard and lets her students know that from the start, but she makes sure to encourage them that it is possible. She is willing to go the extra mile to help her students succeed. So kind and approachable.

5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had at URI. Anatomy is a difficult course and Adams knows that and is willing to do whatever it takes to help you pass the course. There is a bit of homework but it is all extremely helpful for preparing for quizzes. Would definitely recommend if you are taking Anatomy at URI

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Apr 5, 2022
Would take again

This professor is 100% the best professor at this school. If you need to take any of the classes she teaches do anything to make sure you get her as your professor, she truly cares about her students.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
Apr 11, 2022
Would take again

This is a hard class and you have to put a lot of time outside of the class to do well, but I believe Dr. Adams does her best to make this class a little less overwhelming. I would not consider taking BIO 220 with any other professor. She also wears shirts themed to the lectures sometimes and that is the best way I could describe her personality.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Jess Adams has to be the best professor at this school, she's a sweetheart her lectures are a lot but they are engaging and they make you learn. I would take her as a professor a million times over. For anatomy she is always ready to help and provides any example you need.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Adams is truly an amazing professor. She cares about her students both academically and mentally. There are four exams. The last acts as the final and isn't cumulative. Lots of extra credit opportunities! A&P is very content heavy but I am so glad I took this course with her. Put the time in before and after lectures and you'll do great.

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2022
Would take again

Adams was an awesome professor. She has very consistent lecture structure and the homework is all due on the same day weekly throughout the semester, so establishing a work routine for this class was easy. She does do a sort of attendance through PollEv, which was less than 20 dollars instead of requiring an expensive textbook. Super sweet. 10/10

Lots of homework
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
May 7, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, and have taken her the past 2 semesters!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
May 9, 2022
Would take again

Anatomy is not the easiest class, but Jess Adams excels at making it digestible for all students. Office Hours are VERY HELPFUL and she gives a fair amount of extra credit throughout the semester. She's a very nice lady and overall, one of the best professors Ive had at this school. Attendance not mandatory, but go regardless.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A-
Oct 29, 2022
Would take again

Great professor. Truly shows that she cares for the students and wants them to succeed. Stay organized with due dates and keep up with her lectures and you will be fine.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2022

class is over 70 percent exams. 50 minutes for 50 questions, all fairly difficult multiple choice. Absolutely overwhelming and if you crash on exams due to pressure, you are absolutely screwed. For a class that introduces a lot about study habits, and how to learn, the entire class grading system is based on memorization, which is hypocritical.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

anatomy can be intimidating but adams was SO helpful and understanding. she loves getting to know her students, show up to office hours. the tests are a little hard but if you know the material you are completely fine. she gives extra credit too. the only people who don't like her are the people who don't do good on the tests shes amazing, love her

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

this class was hard. be prepared to study a lot for it! but i wouldn't want to take it with any other professor. adams cares so much about her students and wants you to do well, but you have to work for it. tests were difficult but manageable and there are a lot of extra credit options! hw was not a lot each week either. good luck you got this!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

Jess Adams is an amazing professor, especially for freshman/new students. She goes fast in lectures, but all of the material is posted online and it's not hard to keep up with the content if you pay attention. Many of the questions she asks in class & homework questions are similar to the ones on the exams, so studying those is enough.

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5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Adams was a great teacher! You could tell she's passionate about the class and she also gave extra credit assignments (that definitely helped my grade)! She constantly said to come to her office hours, which were very helpful! Although she doesn't curve test grades (Every1 make sure to study for skeletal sys test!) I would def take her again!

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Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
KIN122
Grade: A-
Jan 15, 2023
Would take again

The best ever. Tough material but makes a huge effort to help you understand. In person on paper tests open notebook. A lot of work assigned but Necessary to help you understand material. Never thought I could pass a human anatomy and physiology class but she made it so much easier and less stressful. Just an all around great professor.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
2.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: D
Mar 10, 2023

She is a very nice person but I found her class awful. She always spoke way too fast and spoke about understanding concepts when all we were ever tested on was memorization. I'I just think she talks too fast and is bad with pacing. I also think I should've asked for more help but this is my overall opinion.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: D
Apr 5, 2023

Adams is a sweetheart, she's VERY nice, I didn't want to write this review because of it, but the lecture itself is a whole other level. This class is very test heavy and the exams are more so based on memorization rather than how much you understand the content..I would never do well because of this, and trust me I studied a lot!!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2023
Would take again

love her

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor, lectures are really insightful and she always offers extra help. The best approach to doing well is to review material and take notes prior to her lectures on it.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
BIO101
Grade: B+
Aug 11, 2023
Would take again

She is an amazing person, visit her office for candy!

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5.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Oct 2, 2023
Would take again

I love Jess Adams. She is one of the most engaging, kind and inspirational professors I've ever had. She goes very very fast and sometimes can't cover everything in class, but she truly wants all of her students to suceed. Anatomy is a very hard subject, but as long as you prepare before and after lecture you'll be fine. She gives extra credit too.

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Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2023

exams in this class are absolutely ridiculous. no given instruction on anything and when asked questions during office hours, you get the most broad, unhelpful answers. doesn't really seem to care about students that are struggling.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2024
Would take again

Adams is the absolute best professor!! Spend time actually doing your homework, take notes before class, study hard, go see her in office hours, and you will do great. I would totally take her class again if I could- highly recommend!

Hilarious
Respected
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: C
Mar 28, 2024

She isn't bad but she is not good that's all I have to say

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2024
Would take again

Adams was absolutely incredible. She is available so often and her online videos help so much. If you do not want to take this class because it is online please rethink your decision. She is awesome, please take her if you have the option

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Adams is the best prof I've had a URI so far. You can tell she's extremely passionate about what she teaches and always encourages asking for help when needed. No other professor compares, she is simply the best. Also, do the practice hws! some of the questions show up on exams

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

I LOVE JESS ADAMS! She is so passionate about A&P and truly cares about her students. Yes, A&P is a lot of work, but it's going to be that way no matter who is teaching it. Jess Adams makes A&P entertaining through her lectures that I don't fall asleep during. I am going to miss her now that I'm moving on to A&P II. Study a lot and you'll do well!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: C+
May 12, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, gives you everyone the opportunity to succeed.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: C-
May 13, 2024
Would take again

LOVE JESS ADAMS!! She has a great mindset and I actually enjoyed attending class. As long as you study and go to office hours, you will have no problem in class. Exams are sometimes hard but she tries to help you to the best of her ability. Although she does sometimes read off slides, she tries to make it fun and gives you breaks throughout class.

Inspirational
Respected
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B-
May 14, 2024
Would take again

I honestly never understood the hype about her teaching, as for the most part, it wasn't amazing. However, she provides so much extra credit, and her exams are easy if you just spam the practice problems she gives you. If she does give a fourth exam online again, beware because that exam was super hard in comparison to the rest of them!

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4.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B
Oct 13, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Adams is generally well-liked, though her teaching style may not work for everyone. Attend class, use the practice problems, and unstuck ai can be a helpful study tool. Exams can be challenging but very doable with effort.

1.0
5.0
BIO110
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2024

The exams were pretty difficult and the discussion posts are extremely long and needed to be in detail even when they are worth little to no points.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: D+
Dec 16, 2024

Jessica Adams is very nice don't get me wrong, but her exams are heavily weighted and they are nothing like the textbook. Her exams are so hard and the homework she gives doesn't correlate. She makes this class harder than it needs to be.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2025
Would take again

LOVE DR. ADAMS. Her joy for teaching & love for the subject is evident in every single lecture. Decent but manageable HW load. Time management is HUGE. Very accessible by email. People saying this class sucked probably didn't watch a single lecture. You get out of this class what you put into it. Take a class with Dr. Adams if you get the chance!

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
BIO101
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Long lecture videos sometimes but loved taking this class online, would recommend to everyone. light workload, just have to understand material for exams

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Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: C+
Jul 11, 2025
Would take again

Awesome professor, but a lot of material to learn at once. I would always meet with her to go over tests and learn where I went wrong. She wants her students to succeed. Just make sure you listen to the lectures and dedicate time to understanding the material. There is no (minimal) extra credit, so make sure you start out strong in this class.

Caring
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO110
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2025

The test tend to have many trick questions. It is also considerably difficult to know what material to study for as we get little to no guidance and it is impossible to do good on exams unless you take notes on every little thing in the textbook and lectures or go out of your way to go to tutoring which is difficult for most students to do.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2025
Would take again

Even though I took her course online, Dr. Adams lecture videos were very helpful and helped me so much in lab. She is very easy to reach, and is clear with communication. Exams are fair and she is willing to sit with you and go over exams after taken for clarification. I will 100% be taking Anatomy 2 with Dr. Adams.

2.0
3.0
BIO110
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2025

Exams were through McGraw-Hill and relied on vague, interpretative questions. Discussion posts were required for minimal points, adding extra work with little benefit. Online lectures and materials didn't clarify exam expectations. Earning an A-/A is still possible with effort.

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5.0
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BIO220
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2025
Would take again

She's a very good professor and the lectures are super helpful. If you only depend on the book it may be difficult to succeed. Definitely need to dedicate a ton of time to this class. Offers many resources to study as well as using the learning objectives as study guides. She conveys the material well and the discussion posts can be helpful.

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Caring
Accessible outside class
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