Online Class. Want an easy A? It exists! Joan is really nice, understanding of set backs. She posts a to do list weekly which is extremely helpful for organization snd clarity. This holiday week (Thanksgiving) I had two teachers give extra homework, Joan gave practically no homework and an extended time to finish it. I'm sure her Bio Sci is harder.

Pretty good online class, there seemed to be a lot of assignments per week, but it really drove the concepts home, and gave me a good understanding. I would recommend this as an online class, but I imagine that an "off-line" section of this course would be more "fun"...

This teacher is awesome. Passionate about what she teaches, compassionate towards students and very helpful. I took her class online. Excellent, clear instructions, lots of interesting wrriten assignments, and virtual labs which are fun to do. One of the best teachers in this college. Highly, highly recommend.

Best teacher ever!! Very clear about what needs to be done and willing to help or clarify if you need help. I took her for Bio 100 which is survey of biology (lab). Attendence is MANDATORY!! You will not pass if you don't come to class. You can easily pass with an A like me! :)

She is AWESOME!! She is so passionate about science that she makes the class seem easy. She is forgiving on the assignments and grades more on completion. She will allow late work and if you come to class and do your work you will get an A. Not to mention she is also very nice and cares about all her students.

FANTASTIC instructor, she made biology cell very fun and very interesting. I left that class loving biology! Highly recommend her for biology!

She's extremely helpful and clear on what her expectations are for the class. Everyone should take her! There's quite a bit of work every week but nothing too hard to manage. I work part time and took the class and still passed with an A

Very nice and approachable instructor. You can tell she cares. I also love that exams don't make or break your grade in the class- there are other opportunities for a good grade with iclicker questions(participation), labs, and assignments. Highly recommended!

I took this class online and I have an interest in Environmental Science. I loved this class! She is very helpful and does not grade too hard (as long as you do the work and what she asks). There wasn't a final, just a week 10 quiz, not long and a little project.

Joan is amazing! I didn't have a huge interest prior to taking this class but I did afterwards. The class isn't easy, but you learn so much. Joan is so nice and approachable and wants her students to succeed. I definitely recommend this class and this professor!

Joan was an awesome Biology Instructor and very fair. Her lectures were interesting and she was very careful that when you did your labs you understood what was happening. I loved her!

Joan was great! Super easy class, very relaxed with due dates, always willing to reopen a quiz if you forgot to take it. Just be upfront and message her if you need clarification or more time on an assignment. She loves this subject and it's a very opinion and passion oriented class. Take if you are truly interested! She will appreciate your views.

Great, caring professor, some people complain she isn't clear. Always helped me out when i had a question or missed an assignment. Best bet for the class is going over her powerpoints she posts and then reading the book a lot. Reading is really important to the class, if you're caught up on reading, she'll make it clear which things are important.

Lots of assignments. Weekly: discussion boards (your post + 5 replies), group discussion boards, projects, reading, quizzes, ect. Must participate. Interesting class. Learned a lot.

Compared to other's comments, I'm willing to bet the online version of her class is less confusing. You don't have to sit and listen to lectures but to make up for it there is a lot of reading. Most of the weekly discussion questions are fact-based opinions so as long as you do all your assignments you'll get a good grade. It's interesting too!

I loved her. she gave extra credits, and she was very easy grader. If you memorize and understand the materials, you will definitely get a good grade. Do your job. Don't miss lab and iclicker questions! It will boost up your grade a lot.

This class is a bit overwhelming at first but assignments are simple and clear. There are a lot of assignments but none of crazy hard. A quiz on chapters from the textbook are weekly, but they are not impossible. I learned a lot of valuable things and enjoyed the class overall. The prof really cares about her students.

Bio is a tough class no matter who teaches, so be ready. But Joan is a great teacher, her lectures give good examples of concepts, and icliker questions were helpful to keep it fresh. Gives good help in labs, walks you through it if you're stuck. Exams cover both textbook and lecture so be sure to show up every day, you can get bonus points too.

Joan's lectures were fast-paced. We used iClickers in class - this composed about 50 points total. Don't skip class, she "springs" random in-class assignments and gives extra credit for them. There were 6 total exams, the final was cumulative, but stressed more on later material. It's a general biology class at a college level, so be ready to work.

Joan is great. Very lecture heavy but explains pretty decently, I had to read and do extra work outside of class to understand some concepts but she really cares that you understand the material. Easy grader on all assignments vs other bio teachers I've had, tests can be tough so don't cram at the last minute. Do extra reading & practice!

Be ready to work for this class. It is necessary to go to class everyday because of her eye clicker questions. She is the easiest grader I've ever had for a college teacher which was awesome. Her tests can be tricky, but as long as you understand and read the material you should be fine. She also is willing to drop a test grade if you bomb a test.

Joan is a wonderful instructor! There are a lot of opportunities for extra credit in her class. There is a quiz each week worth a hefty amount of points and heavily relied on the lecture and book. Occasionally, there will be additional assignments that allow the student to better understand the content learned within that week.

Joan didn't have the best lectures, but her class overall was pretty easy. She was a pretty easy grader and didn't give out that many assignments. Her exams are all multiple choice and they're pretty simple and clear. Participation matters though, because she does iClicker questions, which we get points for.

The course had a large number of assignments. She kept the class organized with weekly to-do sheets, even if it is our responsibility, she helped and always emailing the class. She was always providing feedback which I expect out of an instructor. She gave a few 2nd chance options if you missed an assignment. Wonderful, caring instructor.

Love her class, but be aware of iclickers because they count towards the end of your grade.

Joan is incredible. I love science because of her. She is AMAZING!

Joan is a nice, approachable professor. There were definitely times of frustration when it was unclear what exactly needed to get done but, if you ask, things will make sense. For the quarter, there are 3 sectional exams and a final exam which aren't that difficult (just make sure to study). iClickers are used so attend class to get those points.

Joan is a SAINT! One of the nicest, most approachable teachers I've ever had. Her class is incredibly entertaining, but not too easy that you get bored. I wish I could take her again!

Prof Brindle is the most laid back prof. She will help you as much as she can. Since biology is not usually done online, you can tell she struggles with tech stuffs. Her class is easy and she will give you all the resources you need to understand a chapter. Her lab groups never worked online but just be patient.

Found the previous comments about this professor unfounded. Modules are understandable, read the directions for the weekly requirements. The Simbio Labs was tricky to set up- get started on them asap. There is a lot of homework, be ready to learn. She always replied to any questions I had quickly for clarity. Positive teacher, very important class.

Joan was always willing to work with me throughout the quarter and was very fair with her grading. When I needed extensions due to outstanding circumstances she was always fair about it and was happy to allow me some extra time. Highly recommend taking her for Biology 100. I found the class to be very interesting!

Dr. Brindle was a great teacher for biology 100, she made instructions very clear. When it comes to midterms and finals you can look up the answers but she makes the class so fun and so interesting that you can retain a lot of the material that you won't even need to do that. I would definitely reccommend her as your first bio professor!

Joan was great, she cared about you learning the subject more than penalizing you for getting an answer wrong. There was a prelab-lab-post lab with about 2 assignments not including Pearson or SIM assignments due every week. There's a lot of busywork. Make sure you stay on top of it and you will do fine. She was very easy to ask questions/contact.

Not bad at all, she said to expect to spend 2 hours on HW every day but she's wrong. I maybe barely spent 2 hours every week. Easy class, you learn A LOT about our environment, CO2, and climate change. A lot of the words I learned in this class like biodiversity and key species, I use today in the present time. Use the e-text for the Quizzes!

She is definitely a bit unorganized, but that is by far the worst thing about her. I felt like her lectures were interesting and easy to pay attention to. She truly cares and if she sees you working hard, you will reap the benefits. She is also kind of hilarious! 10/10 recommend!

Joan is wonderful! The last week we all felt a bit overwhelmed but it worked out. Her exams are all closed book so lots of memorization but she made labs fun. Definitely learned a lot from her.

Great teacher. Lectures are long so buckle up! She's always there to help and want's you to succeed. MAKE SURE YOU TURN IN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS! if you don't your grade will drop very quickly, luckily, she has a low late policy.

The class was challenging but she designs it in a way that as long as you pay attention, do your work, and ask questions when you need to, you'll do fine. She has an obvious passion for teaching and never makes you feel bad for asking a question that might seem obvious to other students. Her patience and kindness make this class a great one.

A fantastic professor, who addresses concerns well. Despite the complexity of the material, attending classes, participating in labs, and finishing homework are the keys to success.

Prof Brindle was absolutely amazing. I took her environmental science class my winter quarter for running start and after that class, it made me want to major in environmental science. Her class was super easy and she's super sweet. Assignments were super easy and labs were fun! Highly recommend her.

Joan is a great professor. Her lectures prepare you for the exams and as long as you show up, do your reading and assignments you will do well. I highly recommend her.

I enjoyed my first term at EvCC because of Joan. She has clear expectations and is very flexible regarding the amount of work needed. She provides an overview of the following week's activities, making it easier for me to plan ahead of time. She gives a walk-through of the weekly lab and makes sure that misconceptions are clarified.

I enjoyed her class. She is very approachable and is willing to answer questions about the lesson.

Joan is a very sweet person and really cares for her students. Her lectures tend to be boring and she has in class worksheets that usually will not be graded. She walks through every lab. Exams are multiple choice and not difficult if you did the reading. She has about 2 homework assignments a week, a pre lab/ post lab, and a quiz most weeks.

Very nice lady, she will let you turn in work very late, and she will give you a bonus 5 points on your exams. Not only this but if you get less than 60% on your exam, she will set a bare minimum of a 60% that you can get nonmatter what.

She was honestly good. It was a bit frustrating that she would add assignments in mid week. But.. She was an easy grader, assignments weren't too hard, and the concepts are simple. Not to mention, the reading was easy to comprehend and I really liked the textbook. This class also helped me better understand the environment/ issues surrounding.

very kind and accommodating! went through each lab question during class time and left time for student who weren't sure on material to ask questions. definitely a lot to read, but she provides a lot of resources and has very clear grading criteria.

She cares about your success and education. Always easy to reach if you have questions. Makes lectures fun. Walks you through the labs very well. Just put in the effort needed, get ready to read a lot! She gives you lots of extra resources for the material. Stay consistent to actually learn the material.

She is amazing , I would take her class all over again

Honestly I was worried about taking her class because her rating was so low. But her class wasn't even bad whatsoever, and Joan is an overall nice professor. Her lectures were easy, and she makes sure you understand what you're learning. There was only 3 exams and all cumulative, but it wasn't bad. Her classes are mostly interactive which is good!

she's amazing and understanding ,

Great professor for a heavy bio class. Super responsive and fixes grade issues quickly if you reach out. Consistent weekly workload includes labs, short quizzes, Pearson assignments, and occasional additional work, but it's manageable if you stay organized. She provides multiple ways to learn and truly wants students to succeed. Would recommend.

This class requires students to stay on top of Canvas and deadlines, as the course can feel a bit disorganized at times. That said, she is incredibly responsive, kind, and genuinely wants her students to succeed. She is also funny and very approachable. which makes asking questions easier. I definitely felt supported this quarter. Would take again.