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“Took her class in Fall 2014 and I have to say she sucks at teaching”
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Labs are relatively easy. Written fairly difficult. Disorganized, changes mind frequently, but tries to give extra assignments to help grade. Fair, not easy.
Nice as a person, but hands down the single worst professor I have ever had. Did not come up with any of her own material (not even test questions) and therefore did not follow her lecture outlines what so ever. Unfair grading. Did not stick to the syllabus and tests were near impossible. I do not advise ANYONE to take her class.
She is a bit unorganized, however she is extremely fair with grading. Practicals are absolutely doable. Tests are tricky, but not impossible. I studied my tale off in a 5.5 wk anatomy course, and got a 95. My weekends were spent in lab studying. Very little extra credit, but it's college, get over it. If you study hard, you will do well.
Easy to approach, and ask questions. Let's you know what she is looking for. Tests are tricky, but not impossible. Fair grading, and overall great experience in her class. You have to put in the study time as with any science class. Put in the time, and make the grade you want.
Really enjoyed her class. Very fair, friendly, approachable. Took the 5.5 week summer course, never studied so much in my entire life, but I ended the class with an A. Quizzes were tricky, tests came right from unit objectives, lab practicals easy if you drilled the terms from lab objectives. Spending weekends at open anatomy lab is a must!
Nice as a person, but her teaching is all over the place. Homework was rarely given and when it was, she didn't collect or grade it. All grades were from exams. Exam questions were hard to understand. Text book was rarely used. She often spent the majority of class telling us what her other class was learning. The whole class,but two, were failing.
WARNING! Do not take this prof. all her material comes from either Strong or Flemming. Test are extremely tricky, she is rarely prepared for class. She won't give curves,points in case you have a 79.5 avg. class notes and objectives are usually posted at the last minute. But she is very friendly and approachable.
She is a really nice person if you aren't talking about biology, which she does a lot in class. constantly reminding us of how bad we are doing or that we are bad students because all but 2 people are failing. no home work that she grades. tests are impossible to understand. she is all over the place with no teaching plan. do not take!!
Don't take her for phys. The few good reviews are for anatomy. Disorganized, useless lectures, labs a mess. You're alone with the textbook. Last minute assignments, unclear objectives. Nice person but sarcastic/discouraging when frustrated. She uses all Flemming's materials. Hauser's just as hard but at least Flemming is a good teacher.
If you have better alternatives, please follow your instinct, but don't take physiology with her or you will ruin your GPA. Unorganized, sarcastic, not prepared to teach the class. she posts the material 2 seconds before class. Hard to understand her exams.
Class is extremely unorganized. Assignments given last minute. Tests are confusing and often riddled with errors. If she doesn't know the answer to a question, she will deflect by being sarcastic, and leave it unanswered. Avoid if possible, but if this prof is your only option, let this be your only course, and prepare to teach yourself.
Disorganized, last minute assignments. Defensive when students all failing-unprofessional, gossips w/ professors & students. Gave a 3 page spreadsheet to decipher grade. Gives pts on test for arguing b/c no clear answers. Gives different extra pts to different students- felt like she made grades up. Study alone and keep to yourself to survive.
Labs and lecture were very disorganized. Every time there was a lab practical she had to call Flemming or Strong for help. When last minute notes were available they were simply pictures. Explained concepts very poorly or if she tried it conflicted with concepts and answers in text. Do not take her class, it is not worth ruining a perfect GPA.
Professor Hauser is very friendly and approachable but that doesn't compensate for the disorganization of material for class. Material is hard because it is all over the place. You have to self teach and spend many hours outside in lab to comprehend material. She will not answer your questions if you need help. Don't take for summer classes!!
Though the class is hard in itself, if you come to class, pay attention, READ THE BOOK! and STUDY STUDY STUDY you can pass the class with an A my mistake was taking the class too lightly. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! she is detailed but there is alot to learn so she cannot teach everything in class. Overall if you are a kinesthetic learner GOOD PROF!
She was very disorganized. Her notes are Sarah Strong's so she teaches like a substitute. She didn't do any real teaching/ lecturing until after the final drop date. Lecture time was spend drawing pictures & lab was self-directed. Spend 6-8 hours a day studying & go to every open lab - then you may get a B.
I took her in a summer course...bad idea!!!I am a good student and had to study my butt off to keep at least a B.It was because it was never clear what we needed to know for the test.Her objectives did NOT help because she didn't even use it. Whenever she said something WASN'T on the test it ended up being on it!!!She tried to trick us on the lab.
DR. Hauser was awesome. You must attend class and lab. Show her you are working hard, read the text and find study partners!! Diligently listen to lectures, use study aids and you can earn an A. I think she is a great prof & loves what she teaches. she is down to earth and tries to be fair to each student. I reccommend her, but don't be a slacker!
Dr. Hauser is very fair. The course is designed to be hard. Expect 20-30 hours a week studying if this is new material for you. There is a huge amount of info to learn and memorize. She has a good sense of humor and I found her to be very caring towards all her students. You have to study, kiss your life goodbye for a semester and open a book.
I took anatomy and phys w/ Hauser. First, neither of these classes are easy no matter who the professor. You HAVE to read, go to class, and spend hours studying. She uses Strong's notes (why do it twice). I found it helpful to complete Strong's notes, then fill in with lecture and book notes. Take pics of models in anatomy lab. Phys lab= breeze.
Dr Hauser is awesome. A lot of reviews on here say she tries to trick you, which is kind of true, but she readily admits to it, and says it's called 'testing'. Anatomy and Physiology are not easy, and her classes are not easy, but she will help you in every way she can. She's also hilarious.
I liked Hauser, however I did not pass her class due to outside personal issues that interfered with my school life. It was a difficult class and most ppl are there for nursing while I was not. I just remember most of my classmates freaking out half the time and complaining. She's a nice, fun lady, but won't be for everyone.
Her tests are tricky. She isn't very helpful and gets frustrated if you ask what she thinks are obvious questions. She mostly lectured through lab; didn't provide quality lab time.
Dr. Hauser is one of my favorites. She is quirky and approachable with a great sense of humor. You have to work hard, read the text and spend a lot of time studying, but this is college - get used to it.
No No No!! She makes you listen to another prof's lectures on your own time and fill out their lecture outlines. In class she tries to explain the difficult stuff but is VERY unorginized and mixes up what she says a lot. Listening to her would confuse me even more. Her tests are VERRRRRY tricky. I would never recommend anyone to take her.
If you can learn on your own then take her but I would recommend not to waste your time if you really want to learn the material. Her lectures and labs are not her own work so therefor she has a much harder time helping you because of someone else's handouts. I found the material was not the same as her exams which makes it even more difficult.
Nice lady, BAD professor. Uses others material to TRY and teach but get too confused. You will spend ALOT of time in open lab labeling and memorizing. Also, Prof. Fink on youtube teaches way better than she does. Tests are completely different than lecture. Highly recommend someone else (S. Strong is hard but GOOD). Pretty much just sucks.
Joan is great. The material is HARD and there's SO MUCH MATERIAL..but it's anatomy..The negative reviews here didn't take this class seriously enough, soon enough. She lectures, gives power points, there's a study guide to fill out and if you've done the reading, you've covered the material 4x by the time lecture is over, she's fair and personable
I put in A LOT of time with this class- every open lab on Fridays and 3-5 open labs a month, plus listening to the lectures before class and reading the book. It's hard. Duh. However, I truly feel that I learned Anatomy! I really like Joan and am glad I took her. If you're serious about putting in the work, you will, too!
This class is hard and you have to study A LOT. There is not enough class time to cover all the material so you have to go in depth on your own time. Dr. Hauser is totally fair and so what if she uses Dr. Strong's lecture guideline, it's the same course and she knows how to teach it and how to answer your questions. Plus, she's totally funny.
Joan is really nice, but that by no means she's nice enough to let you pass just like that. Her lectures are straightforward, if you pay attention and actively take notes following the outlines you will most likely get a grasp on the material. The labs were the same, if you go you'll get it. Really makes you earn your grade, so study hard.
I have taken Dr Hauser for Anatomy & Physiology both and I absolutely loved her. This is not the class for you if you are not willing to go to class or put in the time on your own. If you pay attention and study you will do well. I love her lectures and find them to be a lot more engaging than most other professors.
Took her class in Fall 2014 and I have to say she sucks at teaching. She uses material from different professor for her lectures and doesn't go in depth with her explanation. I am currently retaking this class with a different professor and it's so much easier and enjoyable. If you don't want to struggle and be confused all the time DON'T TAKE HER!
she's a great person and extremely happy to help you with problems inside and outside of class but her lectures are confusing and not to the point. hardest part of the class was her exams which included a portion where you had to use color pencils to draw multiple figures. wouldn't recommend.
Hauser spends more time talking about when the drop date is instead of how her students can succeed in her class. Her tests are confusing and reviews are not helpful- when you can't even pass the syllabus test (usually easy) consider that a sign. She lectures through lab and teaches passively. I would not recommend.
I took her Saturday lab and never regretted having to be in class at 9AM. She not only helped up understand the material for the lab, but was very eager to help us with the lecture. She would often draw with us and emphasize the material that was going to be in the practical and lecture tests. If you go to lab and pay attention you should get an A!
Physiology is inherently difficult, but a good professor should be able to explain the material well enough in class so studying later isn't such a horrible headache. I worked HARD in this class. Did every assignment, attended every class and lab, studied the appropriate hours. She makes you buy mind-tap. Expensive and NOT helpful for tests.
Dr. Hauser is one of, if not the, best professors I have ever had. And I have taken a LOT of classes. She is brilliant, hilarious, and really cares about her students. Physiology is inherently difficult, but she will help you in any way that you need, and she grades fairly. Her class will prepare you for nursing school like no other at ACC!
I really enjoyed Joan's lab class. She makes learning the material fun and interesting. This class is not easy, anatomy is hard material to learn but if you can find an instructor that engages you, it makes it so much easier.
Good sense humors, very detail in lecture and lab. Professor Hauser goes out of her way to help students visualize by drawing everything for your lab practical. Excellent Professor!!
Joan is funny and helpful. She uses analogies and draws every concept to help students understand. You have to study on your own to pass this class. It is not an easy A. Joan wants you to learn and understand the material, not just know it for an exam. The exams require critical thinking. This class was very easy for me, but not for my classmates.
If you put the effort in the class. You will pass. If you need help and don't ask then that your your bad. She is always willing to help. She is a good teacher. Be careful when you read things. Ask yourself. Did that student expect to be handed a grade w/ no effort? She is a fair teacher. I would take her again if the option was there.
This is a hard class; expect to work outside of class. I learned a lot from Dr. Hauser. Her lectures were clear, entertaining, and absolutely vital. Some in the class wanted more lab time, but for me the balance was perfect. This class covers a LOT of material-- we finished the 800 page textbook, and it was dense! Don't skip class.
I loved Physiology-- it was both the most interesting and most challenging class I've taken so far. Doing well on tests requires LOTS of studying and homework, but Dr. Hauser was always willing to help and gives extra credit. Take advantage of her office hours- she has a talent for leading you to the answers by asking questions. I learned so much!
I loved having Dr. J as a professor this semester, her lectures are very informative. This is a very hard course, but Dr. J makes it fun and worth while. It is not an easy A, but you get what you put in. STAY UNTIL LAB IS OVER, go to open labs on the weekend, read the book, and watch her online lectures. An A is possible if you put in the effort.
It sucks because I really enjoyed Prof Hauser as a person. Unfortunately, she is completely disorganized and scatter-brained through the entire semester. As many, I was taking Physiology as a pre-req and feel worried that my A&P knowledge is seriously lacking because she had to skip sections due to lack of time.
I immensely enjoyed the class and her style of teaching. Her lectures played an integral part of my success with the material. Her Youtube videos provided additional help. She is fun, easy to approach, and I observed that she cares about her student's success. Just be prepared to put the work in, and you should be happy with her class.
Took her for physiology. Nice lady, but very disorganized. Very hard and tricky tests, especially because she isn't great at explaining concepts. But if you can figure out how to do well in this class and on the tests, every class after will seem like a cake walk. She's approachable and does explain things a littler better in office hours.
Joan knows her stuff. She's quirky, funny, and caring. She's also willing to listen and responds to feedback. This is a tough class regardless of the prof. but if you do the work and come to lab you will do well. Practicals are pretty easy. She provides video lectures to supplement reading.
She is very disorganized doesnt know what class shes giving since she has so many classes she teaches. I dont even know if the test I take are from my class they are so hard and some questions dont even cone from our book. She doesn't gives reviews and times the test. Thats a bummer. It makes things worst.
Had her for the DL Lab. I liked her because she did a great job of explaining the material, she clearly cares about her students, her lab practicals were fair. Some did not like that she was sometimes late, disorganized, and late returning grades. But her expectations were clear, she made the material enjoyable and she actually teaches!
Dr. Hauser is definitely a tough professor. Her exams are difficult and have nothing to do with her lecture outlines nor her youtube videos. She will draw out (in pictures) the lecture material to have a better understanding of it and during exams these pictures are worth a WHOLE lot. She'll give some curves & extra points every now and then.
Joan was amazing! Best class I've had in a long while. She is extremely helpful and will always try to make sure you can grasp the material. That being said, you will have to work for it. Class participation is a must, and her tests will see if you have an actual working knowledge of the material.
Joan Hauser is a great teacher! She is there to help you . Her lectures and power points are clear . Stick with that and you will be fine on the test!
Hauser is disorganized. She does not clean up blackboard, so you are stuck wondering which of the printouts you need for class. She makes the tests at the last minute so she cannot and will not help you narrow down what the tests will cover. Constantly late (first day of class on). Her lectures are a torturous series of pictures that she draws.
The lectures are so disorganized and she bounces all around! I had to teach myself each chapter of the book. You need the book and need to read to pass the class. You will never be prepared for the test because she will ATTEMPT to tell you what will be on it, but it is never accurate. Surprise! Be prepared to work hard for a B. Lots of homework.
She's a nice lady, but she's very disorganized. She is late to class, and will lecture vaguely on notes that she gets from a different teacher. Be ready to spend an hour or more learning how to draw things with markers because they count a lot on the test. Read all the chapters and take good notes from what you read.
She is very disorganized. Lecture is pointless minus the tons of pictures she draws. Her tests aren't that hard but you never know what will be on them. I probably wouldn't take her again. She's nice though.
I worked my butt off for an A in A&P I. I know how to work hard. I took Joan for A&P II and I am working 10x harder and seeing little results. Her notes are disorganized and jumbled, she loves to trick you, and she heavily weighs her drawings on tests. She's a nice lady, but her teaching style is definitely not for me.
Joan is extremely kind and caring. She genuinely cares about her students success and understanding. If you go through the material she provides, you will be successful. 10/10 would love to take her for a 3rd class!
Shes amazing. A bit disorganized at times but if you dont give up she wont give up on you! Ive taken her twice now and would take her again. She has an amazing personality and it really makes learning with her fun. Be ready to draw and take plenty of notes. She is extremely reasonable and actually cares about her students.
Great professor. If you do your half of the work she will go a million miles for you. Teaches concepts through her experience and makes topic relevant and easily approachable. When you have questions she makes sure she finds an answer if she doesnt have one right away. You have to work for it but this course was worth it.
I had to work so hard just to get a B in this class. Her teaching style is old and dont bother asking whats on the test because she wont help you. You can get an A in a test but if you dont do the exact drawings then expect a lowgrade, used to be nicer about grading but this semester she really didnt care. Dont be fooled by the nice reviews.
Fantastic teacher, but definitely need to know your anatomy backwards and forwards for the practicals, she likes to try and trick you! Fantastic teacher, really knows her stuff, and will take the time to help you out if you just ask.
Dr. Hauser is a real character. She is very smart but does very well to teach on the level of the students, making the material less overwhelming despite the heavy information load. She is available consistently during open lab hours and encourages you to do your best. Great professor.
If you are interested in learning and understanding the material this would definitely not be the professor to take. Very disorganized, you basically have to teach yourself. She Cares more about you being able to draw her drawings . I learned nothing and had to go to my AP1 professor office hours to learn the material .
In any A&P class, you NEED to put in the work. Joan makes your work for your grade, but is 100% there to help you along the way. Lectures can get boring, but her lecture videos on blackboard are good for re-learning material you didn't catch in class. Group quizzes, online homework, and easy labs. Tests are HARD. But study guides are accurate
if you aren't an artist DONT TAKE HER. DRAWINGS ARE SO IMPORTANT ON TESTS!!!! lectures put you to sleep, also you don't know what drawings will be on the test, usually 3-6 out of the 20 she does
took a 5.5 class and managed to pull a B. Not easy, but if you do the work, it pays off. She uses a program outside of black board and those activities are helpful. This is not a blow off class, focus on the drawings and the main concepts for tests. Lab practicals are straight forward and she has a method to taking them.
Dr. Hauser is an amazing instructor. She invests a lot of her time into her students and genuinely cares about her students future successes. I learned so much in her class, I wish I had been able to take AP I with her! Any negative reviews reflect a lack of effort on the student. If you put in the work, you will get the grade and more!
The most caring professor I've ever had, not only is she concerned about grades, but also the well being of her students. Lectures are interesting, she draws a lot of pictures, which made it easier to understand. Homework heavy, if you don't put it off till the last minute (like I did) you'll be fine. Labs are a bit disorganized, but interesting.
Excellent professor! I took Professor Hauser's hybrid class. She posts a plethora of lectures and resources on BB. This class is a part time job in itself, so be ready to work. If you watch her lecture videos and practice the drawings you will be fine. No art classes required, just honest effort and attention to detail.
Joan is definitely a nice lady, knowledgeable about human A&P, but I would not recommend her classes. I took A&P II with her during Spring 2020. I found her very disorganized, lectures and labs are all over the place. Our class is online yet she forgot about our online meeting multiple times. Exams fixated on her drawings and not the big picture.
She's no nonsense, but funny and fair. She gave us some great ways to remember things (ei. the midbrain looks like a seahorse, the egg-shaped head is the Thalamus, etc.) I was sad I only got to go to lab for 6 weeks prior to the Corona shutdown. But, she continued to do lectures with us via chats.
Joan can be forgetful. More so after covid 19 changes. My class had different lab and lecture prof. Joan was my lab prof. She was nice enough to pick up the slack for our lecture prof. Make sure you read questions carefully, they can be tricky. I would say she is an average/normal prof. She definitely cares about her students and is quite smart.
I was in her Hybrid class this spring, and it wasn't bad until Corona hit. She got very confused as to what she was teaching and had gone through with each class. She lives to draw out stuff and is good and bad. She just needed templates to go off of. Very smart about class topics, just her teaching techniques need help. Test questions are difficul
Prof Hauser is amazing and very kind. Her lectures can be confusing but she tries her best to give you all the resources she can. She is always willing to work with you even on the basic concepts. I had to let go of this class because of covid but she was one of my only professors who helped me till the very end and was super understanding.
currently in Dr. Hauser's summer class. She is honestly an amazing teacher who is VERY sweet, online classes are rough and AP is tough regardless of the teacher. She gives you all of the material needed, lectures are posted on blackboard, and she is very willing to help you out. STUDY! and make sure to go over the test with her during office hours!
Her blackboard setup is absolutely disorganized. We are currently 2 months in and she keeps changing the test reviews in the middle of that testing unit, uploading information and materials and telling us only when we ask that we don't need them, and reorganizing so much stuff during the lectures. Her handwriting in her notes is illegible.
I enjoyed the drawings we got to do for our exams. If you're a visualist, take her. Let's face it, this class is HARD. It's not the Professor's fault. She's sweet and she knows it's tough so just talk to her. She will help you. I feel like that says a lot about the type of professor she is. Other Professors can make you feel dumb and she does not.
Dr. Hauser was very helpful when I had COVID and had to miss two weeks of classes. All of the lectures were online so I was able to keep up with the class and take my exams on time.
First off, this professor is extremely kind and a nice lady. This was the worst class I've ever taken though. I am a A/B student and got a D in this class. She is extremely unorganized, does not teach well, and the lecture exams are extremely hard. I basically had to teach myself everything. Also, tons of online homework. I would not recommend.
Just great, give us more time if we are not ready for the exams, easy exams and lectures
Excellent professor! Dr. Hauser is smart and helpful. A&P are challenging courses - You must anticipate that! For a career in healthcare / medicine, you need to know to this information. Dr. Hauser teaches so that you learn and remember. She records her lectures, uses drawings & visuals to instill the info. Work hard and you will be thankful. I am!
Hauser is super nice, knowledgeable, and caring and goes the extra mile for students. But... she's also disorganized and hard to follow. Labs were all over - we would start something and then abandon it 1/2 way through. Lots of online HW. Got more from just reading the textbook than lectures, but her drawings and exam packets are genuinely useful.
I took this online with lab in person. The subject material isn't easy, but making an A wasn't too tough. Grade is split between exams, practicals, and HW. HW is a mix of completion and graded and has lots of EC built in (it also actually helped me learn). Prof is somewhat unorganized but is responsive to questions and very understanding/caring.
Exams had tricky questions, but her drawings helped. I learned more independently due to extensive material. Disorganized lecture slides made multiple-choice preparation challenging. She replaces the lowest test grade with the final, but poor planning had exam and final in the same week, with the final poorly written and no chance to review.
Very possible to get an A in the course b/c the way she weighs assignments/exams. Complete HW (they help you study for the exam), use her drag/drop activities on blackboard (helps you get an A on all practicle's), study exam drawings (helps prep for test and understand concepts). I did poor on exams and still got an A. She gives curves when needed.
A&P 2 is a HARD course, regardless of who teaches it. Prof Hauser is very knowledgeable, however her lectures could use more structure. Homework is easy and is more of a completion grade, which helps boost your grade. She makes you work for your grade, but I end each unit feeling like I actually learned something. Lots of self-teaching at home.
Professor Hauser is extremely disorganized which makes the class 10x harder than it needs to be. She did not even give us a course schedule until November, and even then it repeatedly changed. Exams were sloppy and due to her own mistakes, would end up only being a week apart at times. if you already struggle in A&P, don't take this prof.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
68%
Textbook Required
50%
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ANATO2304
5.0
(3)BIO2304
4.8
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(3)BIOL2101
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4.0
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BIO1308
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ANATOMY
5.0
PHYS
5.0
BIOL2305
4.7
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4.5