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She's a very cool teacher. Her lectures are always funny, which makes the course that much easier. Her exams are extremely straight forward and easy. I recommend Dr. Kerr for Human Anatomy 100%.
Dr. Kerr is an awesome teacher. She is very knowledgeable in what she is lecturing about. If you can, get her as your lab instructor too. her lectures are really interesting and funny. no final! but study hard for the 4 sets of midterms.
Loved this class. Dr. Kerr is extremely funny and makes the class interesting. You have to study but it's pretty easy.
I loved her teaching method. Made things fun to learn. She's a funny and interesting character. I definitely recommend her!
Dr. Kerr is such an awesome teacher! She might look a tad bit weird and old, but she's such an enthusiast! Her lectures are very easy to follow. Buy her Lecture outlines! they help a lot! and her midterms are very STRAIGHT FORWARD!
Dr. Kerr is a great professor. She is very clear, knowledgeable, and interesting. she also funny and funny-looking but that helps a lot in keeping you interested. Study and you'll do just fine. Four multiple choice tests, no final and that's it! Take Her!
very informative and organized
SHE IS A FUN TEACHER. SHe makes the class seem more interesting, which helps us learn more
Dr. Kerr is hysterical! she is engergetic, EXTREMELY straight forward and realistic. her tests have no tricks, if you study you material, there will be no surprises on the test. Dr. Kerr is an absolulte godsend; i can't find anything about her that i dislike.
The best teacher I have ever had for any subject. It is so rare to find someone with such knowledge and such passion. Her lectures are interesting and she is hilarious. Tests are straightforward and fair. She is the ideal teacher. Take her if you can!!!
She's very good at making the material interesting. However she does make jokes at men's expense.
She was a great instructor and gave good lectures, but don't expect her to respond well to academic discussion. One of her pathologies was extremely outdated (I should know, I have the disease) and when I tried to talk to her she wouldnt listen and got really pissed. I gave her some articles and she lost the argument, but still didnt change it!
Thought i was going to get a C, but i guess she drops one of your lowest test scores. Ended with a B!
Very funny professor. You're probably never sleeps in her class because she's very ... you know. Awesome! LOLz. Take her.
She really does know her stuff. She also has a great sense of humor so it's not too boring. I did make the mistake of actually speaking to her. It seems as though she is insulted if you try to have an adult conversation and ask specific questions. Being an older student (29 yrs), I won't dummy up just to stroke her ego. Questions, go to webmd.com.
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Dr. Kerr is a good teacher but can be a bit of a **** sometimes. More helpful in lab than in lecture. Will answer questions just dont ask the same thing twice cuz she wont answer it.
Great Teacher, she's very straight to the point. I rather go to lecture than lab.
Enthusiastic and entertaining teaching style, but she'll make you work!
holy**** this teacher is one crazy ****, but in a good way!! but shes really fun and a great teacher. i'd say one of the best teachers i've ever had at state. take her! but if u dont study expect to do bad.
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she's crazy. she's bizarre. she's funny. SHES AWESOME!
Crazy, but cool and if you ask her any questions after class, she'll tell you all you need to know and some.
She really enjoys what she does. First day of class i was scared of her because she is out of her mind but i wish more teachers had as much passion as she does. She makes coming to class worth it.
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She is the BEST teacher i ever had!! she really makes learning bio easy... and her class is entertaining, make sure you take notes in class and you will be fine! Really cool teacher!
Very eccentric lady, but weird in a good way. You'll have to take her class to see why! You need to study a lot, but it was one of my favorite classes because it was so interesting.
the class is easy if you buy the notes then make flash cards
4 Midterms for Lab and 4 midterms for Lec; all are 50 questions each,multiple choice. No final! Buy her lecture notes at the bookstore and the coloring atlas. You don't really need to buy the textbook. I studied off the lec notes and lab manuel and I'm getting an A-. Her Lec exams aren't that hard, just show up to lecture daily and you'll do fine.
if every teacher taught their courses like she does, everyone would succeed in college.thanks dr kerr
An exceptional and a funny teacher. She knows her material well and is very helpful if you have any questions. Class is easy as long as you study the atlas and the lec notes. Dont buy the book, you wont need it. I also had her for lab and she was great in explaining things. Lec was very interesting. Always made fun of men and says hurts like a dude
Very funny professor. Cramming does not work for this class, so remember to study throughout the course. Just go over your lecture and lab notes on the weekends and you should be fine. Her tests are straight-forward. Not trick questions!
very INTERESTING person, she is very funny and wants her students to understand the material. She teaches the subject in a way so that you'll remember it forever. Highly recommended course to take!
Great teacher. Show up and you'll learn a lot.
At first glance she may look like an intimidating professor, but once you get to know her, she is THE BEST!! She knows the material really well & explains everything in full detail & in a way that will capture your attention. She makes her class interesting and no one ever fell asleep in there. Just make sure you keep up with your atlas pages.
dr. Kerr is super funny. At first I was intimidated by the class but if you study the models and things she repeats you'll do well; just like me! :)
At first, she may seem a little crazy (but dont let that fool you) She is Thje BEST and knows her material very very well. Im not saying She is easy (what do you expect, its biology) but just go to class, take notes, and pay attention. She teaches in a way that makes u want to learn because she is so interesting. She really has a lot 2 offer.
very colorful teacher. she seemed sick in the head at first, but i think it's just a way to help her students understand/memorize different concepts. 4 midterms (no final!). no need to get the book (guaranteed). just get her lecture outlines, study off those for her midterms, go to class, pay attention, and you'll do fine, promise!
This class is mainly all about memorization. Just buy the coloring book you dont need the other book. Everythings pretty simple make sure you study the examples in lab and study her lecture notes.
Dr. Kerr was a very good professor, very helpful and easy to understand. Her tests are direct, no trick questions. Very good attitude and a fun class to be in!
Joanne Kerr is a really good teacher who knows what she is talking about and knows how to impart the information to her students in a way that makes it simple to understand. She is very enthusiastic about her subject and she is also really funny; she will tell you some really amazing stories concerning certain parts of the human anatomy!
great teacher, clear, funny, knows her stuff, can tell that she has taught this class multiple times. only 4 tests all 50 multiple choice questions. memorization is key!! also get a good lab teacher. Diron Cassidy is the best!!! super helpful, laid back and funny!
she's a really good teacher. she's really funny and makes class interesting. it is a very hard class, but she makes class fun
really funny teacher. makes the lectures interesting. lectures are important to go to but they are not terrible to sit throught. class is not that hard as long as you study for the four tests and go to all the classes. great teacher. really cares about teaching. tests are not that hard but you have to be in the class to do well on them.
funny lectures and great tests!!!!! get so interested in it and can get gd grades if u get to lectures (and u will want to go to the lectures for funny facts) VERY NICE.... also go to her lab as well...
This teacher is SOOOO GREATTT!!!! BEST teach I ever had at SJSU .....She makes you WANT TO COME 2 CLASS...She makes the subject easy to learn by throwing in hilarious COMEDY!! Theres 8 tests, 4 in lec and 4 in lab. If you go to lectures you'll do Great!! TAKE HER!! SHES THE BEST!!! I wish she taught all BIOLOGY CLASSES, ID TAKE HER FOR EVERY CLASS!
She kept the class very interesting with stories and she makes it clear what you would need to remeber for the tests. Study the Lab book and you should do fine in the class.
Great lecturer, I had Kew for lab. She makes the class interesting and is a super fair tester and grader. She is a little intimidating and hard to approach during lecture, but will always give you an answer. Tells funny stories during lecture and actually makes it fun.
Excellent teacher! I absolutely loved her lectures, so much that I didn't even miss a single class. She makes first-time anatomy learners become very fascinated in the subject. The only thing you really need for this class are her class notes and the anatomy coloring book. Her tests are super duper easy! Very humourous person. Recommend her 110%! :
I love Dr. Kerr! She has a great personality and makes the class interesting and fun. I wish I could take another class with her because I'm really going to miss her lectures. The tests are very easy and fair. I recommend this class to ANYONE because you learn a lot of valuable information and you won't find a professor like this anywhere else!
She has a silly sense of humor. Very interesting class and makes anatomy fun to learn. As long as you're good at memorizing, you'll be fine in this class. Probably one of the best places to take anatomy i'll say.
go to lecture to get a better understanding.
I<3HER! She's extremely enthusiastic when she teaches & she repeats things over & over again so it's easy to remember things. It's a really easy-A class if you show up to lab and lecture and TAKE NOTES! Study the coloring book for LAB tests, & read over your lab & lecture notes for LECTURE tests. She's so helpful, so ask questions if you need help!
I loved this class. So easy! Only 4 tests all semester & NO final. She lays everything out so you need minimal outside studying if you pay attention in class!
Dr. Kerr is the best anatomy teacher ever, seriously. I strongly reccommed that you go to class and pay attention to her lectures because if you pay attention i guarantee you will do great on the test. She is straight forward on the test and she never tries to trick you. Also the test are multiple choice and extremely easy. TAKE HER !!!
Do I have to say? She teaches for kindergardeners! Her tests are so straighfoward that you can do them while asleep. Please take her. Nothing tricky. Take both her lab and lecture if u can. That lab is so short that i don't even have to come. Just read off her lab book. I got an A for not studying.
She AWESOME!!!!!!! She loves what she does!..shes the best lecturer! tests are exactly what she teaches in class!
Need I say? She's great! Entertaining, enthusiastic, and straightforward. I almost was never bored in class, though it was an hour and fifteen. Tests are straight from the lecture, no tricks.
Was scared about anatomy before I took her class, but she is fun and she is easy! Get the lecture outlines and the coloring book, don't bother with the textbook. Very energetic and she knows her stuff. Get her for both lab and lecture and you'll hear everything twice. Exams are not tricky at all! If you can memorize things you can ace this class!!
I loved this class! She is a great teacher and keeps it very interesting! This was my first class in college that I really wanted to make sure I went to every time! Study and go to class and you will be ok. Buy the coloring book and the book of lec notes. Dont bother buys the text, you wont use it at all
BEST TEACHER EVER. i will miss her so much.
We <3 Dr. Kerr!! You only need her lecture outlines (only a few bucks) and the coloring atlas, you don't need the textbook. I learned a lot from her class, passed with an A, although I missed lecture/lab a couple of times, it was easy to catch up to the material because it's mostly in the coloring atlas and lecture outlines.
seriously one of my favorite teachers ever! her lectures are super clear and the lab teachers are all great too. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. just buy the lecture notes =] I wish she taught physiology!!!
The only Anatomy teacher, but super great. DOn't buy the text book because her exams will based on her lectures. Don't even need to buy her lecture notes if you're a detailed note-takers. Lectures can be recorded and she repeats many times for us to memorize. Extremely easy exams. Easy A. She makes the class very interesting. Humorous and fun.
DO NO BUY THE TEXT BOOK. all of her info is given through lecture and even the lab info will do for much of the lecture tests. i rarely attended the lecture and got a B. she seemed a little odd in my opinion but she knows her stuff, plus i believe she is the only anatomy lecturer.
She is mad cool! You can talk to her about anything and she will clarify anything for you. She is great as a lab professor, too. Like everyone says don't need the textbook. You learn so much from her class just from the lectures and labs.
DONT BUY THE TEXTBOOK... BEST TEACHER EVER... hella fun and funny she's grrreat!!! very clear and all tests r easy lab atlas helps for lab tests and lecture notes help for lecture test... go to class and take notes and you will definitely get an A... i already loved anatomy but she made me love it more... very approachable & helpful
awesome person & prof. People take her and attend her classes. YOu dont need work ver hard for A. Pay attention in classes you easily get A. She makes Anatomy a easy subject.
Absolutly loved listening to her lectures. They were very interesting and she made time go by fast. You will learn a lot without having to do a lot of work
Do not buy the textbook. Her tests are just off of her lectures.Great teacher. Really funny. Not a difficult class. Just go to lecture and youll be fine.
This teacher is awesome. She's funny, makes the material interesting and is a nice person to talk to. She has many interesting stories. The only down side is she's a feminist; the guys are often the butt of the jokes.
Great Prof. She is very helpful. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. its useless. VERRRRY feminist, sorry guys she cracks jokes about ya'll. Take her for lab too b/c she repeats herself alot and it will stick easily for tests.
great teacher! she makes biology even more fun than it already is...i loved going to lecture. the book isn't necessary, but could be useful if u miss a lecture
Dr. Kerr is awesome! Really interesting class and her expectations were 100% clear. She is always willing to help with questions.
BEST PROFESSOR YOU WILL EVER HAVE. Knows how to keep her class interested. I had a lot of fun in her class and it is easy if you have good memory. textbook not needed but the coloring book is useful.
Dr.Kerr is an extremely good professor! She not only knows what she teaches but she explains it well and makes it interesting. Very enthusiastic. She talks fast, so you might want to use a tape recorder. Book is not necessary, but the lecture notes are. Attendance is important, you don't want to miss a lecture.
Very deliberate and articulate. Makes anatomy exciting. Enjoy =).
Dr. Kerr is an excellent instructor. The way she breaks down and explains the material can't get any better. Just make sure you take notes and study them for the exam, as it is the same thing. Keep up in lab as well. Sometimes the wording on her exams in confusing though lol.
Very fun lectures and labs.
Best professor ever!! Best CLASS ever! She teaches a tricky subject in a simple and uncomplicated way. Her lectures are the best! Take her for lab. If you're willing to study, it's an easy A. For most of her tests, i over-studied... Just don't put all your studying till the night before. STUDY AS YOU MOVE ALONG! i really wish she taught physio...
Kerr knows what she is talking about. But that is the only good thing about her class. Doesn't try to help the student. Students are not allowed to ask questions when she is talking. She is just to important. And when you try to clarify a problem, she just restates what she said in lecture and look at you like your stupid for not getting it
Bio65 is an easy class. Her lecture is simple,low level, clear, and quite interesting. It did not require me much time to get A. However, she has attitudes of discrimination against ethnic persons. She doesn't want to help and is very arrogant. She only knows what she teaches.If she hates you, she will hate you to death.
Professor Kerr is awesome! She's always energetic and you can tell she loves to teach. I never dreaded going to her class. Buy her lecture notes and coloring atlas. They'll help so much for the exams. Textbook= useless. Tests based on her lectures, so attend every one! I'm gonna miss her. Not an easy class tho. I don't know why others say it was...
Kathy Griffin on steriods is her demeanor. Self centered and no discussion during lectures where she will loose her train of thought and become very aggressive. Very unapproachable where she acts like she has a chip on her shoulder. She threw papers at me in her office and was demeaning when discussing test accommonidations. Very hot temper!
This class was challenging for me, but then again I forgot to study for two midterms until the night before. I suggest that you study as you go along, the tests will be much easier that way. She doesn't take questions during lectures so don't bother raising your hand. If you study hard and pay attention, you'll be fine in this class.
I hate professor Kerr. she is obnoxious, loud and wayyyyy to into anatomy. class was easy as pie. just study and pay attention. i fell asleep in her lectures and i still got an A+ in the class. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK just the manualor workbook or whatever its called. trust me. do not buy it, even if you think you might read it, you wont! trust me!
She teaches well; just don't attempt to make conversation. Class is easy, though. Take a laptop to lecture and copy all the BS facts, etc and cram for lab tests with the manual. I suggest going to class as much as possible; you'll put in a lot less work later, since she basically force-feeds you the info. Easy A, imo.
best professor i have ever had! anatomy is difficult but she makes things very understandable.. she is amazing
I took anatomy for fun (i am an art major). I was a little scared going into the class but she is the BEST. she is super clear and super AWESOME! definitely recommended to everyone! Go to class and pay attention, dont buy the book and you'll be fine!
Dr. Kerr is a wonderful teacher. Buy her lecture notes (like $5 @ bookstore) and you'll ace the tests. All tests are multiple choice/matching which makes studying less stressful. Tests are very straightforward, not tricky at all. Her humor gets a little annoying after a while, but it's nice that she tries to keep you entertained.
Took anatomy because I heard so many interestign things about it. I am greatful I got Dr. Kerr. She makes lectures and lab very fun and interesting. Tests are simple and straight forward. It took me only 10min to do one midterm and I ACED (100%). She is very enthusiastic and loves the subject. There is no final. Just midterms and lab practicals
Best professor ever. She makes human anatomy fun. Take Kerr for lecture and lab. She is very clear on what to expect on exams. Make sure to buy her lecture notes! Attend every class and study hard for the 4 exams and you'll do well. I hated biology before this class but she makes it understandable and easy to learn
Take her for lecture and lab together because it makes it easier for you, you'll know exactly what she wants on the exam. Just attend all lectures and labs u won't need to study much because she makes it clear on what she wants.
She is an awesome teacher! She definitely knows what she's talking about, and only tells you things that are going to be on the test. Shes also really lively, so you won't get bored in class. It's easy as long as you study. Also, she never once used the primary anatomy book once, and doesn't check if you have it.
She is one of the best professors I have had at SJSU... she makes lecture fun and interesting... She always has some funny stories relevant to what we are learning... She does talk fast but you can always record her lectures... Lecture exams are easy as long as you study the notes!!! She is great... Definitely take her again if she taught Bio. 66!!
Dr. Kerr will keep you inspired, especially if you're going into a career involved with medicine or health. She relates her teachings with interesting stories. Her exams are easy, if you study from the lecture notes and go to class. The lab exams are a bit more difficult: study the models, draw the slides, and refer to HER coloring book.Got an A.
She loves what she teaches and does very well at teaching it. Her lectures are packed with information, but the lecture packet she sells is very handy. Recording lectures is optional, and I did fine without recording. Just always attend lectures and you'll be fine. One of the funniest and most fun classes I had this semester.
Great professor but didn't appreciate her pro-life agenda. Kerr makes things easy to follow & understand, & fun to learn. Buy the lecture notes, DON'T BUY THE BOOK, attend all the labs & lectures (get her for both), and you'll do great. Review the lab material (models esp.) extensively before exams - they're a bit harder. Lec. exams are cake.
Lectures quick, but keeps you entertained with funny stories, comments, etc. She also gives off this "crazy scientist" vibe, which is pretty funny. This is an extremely easy class. Just attend regularly and it'll be a breeze. I would probably stay away from talking to her personally, however; she seems to always be irritated when asked questions.
Bio 65 was the MOST USEFUL and MOST INTERESTING class that I've ever taken at SJSU!! Dr. Kerr is FRIENDLY, CRYSTAL CLEAR with her lectures and labs, always provides an OUTLINE, ANSWERS QUESTIONS marvelously, and for those haters and unmotivated students out there who don't appreciate Dr. Kerr, they simply never took the time to learn the material.
Her lectures move at a fast pace, so definitely buy the note packet. The textbook is NOT used whatsoever. Her lectures are hilarious, info-packed, and full of many trivia facts. She will teach you anatomy, and teach it well. The tests are cake.
One of the best professors I've ever had! Extremely helpful and understanding, and her passsion for the subject matter is infectious. The class is purely memorization, but if you get Kerr for lab, she has many great tactics for remebering terms. LOVED the class!
Enthusiastic, positive, interesting professor! Highly recommend this course.
Kerr was an amazing professor. Her lectures are really fun to go to and if you study your guaranteed at least a B. DONT buy the textbook. You only need the coloring atlas and go to the bookstore to purchase her note outline. She was simply AWESOME
Prof Kerr was one of my favorite professors. You can tell she loves her job and tries to make her class as exciting as possible. She is always very approachable and helpful! It is definitely helpful if yo have her for lecture AND lab.
Loved, loved, loved this class. I never knew I had such a interest in Anatomy until I took this class. She is great at making the material easy to understand. If you study and attend lecture and lab, you will do well. She does not try to trick you on the exams. I took Kew for lab and she was also wonderful. Don't buy the book just atlas/notes
Dr. Kerr is absolutely wonderful and hilarious! Lectures are extremely helpful for exams and her passion for anatomy really shows. I loved attending lecture, she always made it so interesting. Don't get the textbook, the coloring atlas and lecture notes are more than enough to study from
Dr. Kerr has the cutest personality. She is really passionate about teaching Anatomy. Her lectures are helpful for the exams. I recommend purchasing her very helpful lecture guideline. There is no final for this class and the exams are not cumulative.
all i have to say about kerr is a great and wonderful teacher. i learned so much in this class and she is a very dedicated teacher to the subject. wish i had her teaching all the clsses in SJSU. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
shes AMAZING! one of the best professors ive had at state. shes dedicated and a little crazy about anatomy, but the amount you learn in just a semster from her is insane. lectures can get a little boring sometimes, but she usually does her best to keep students attentive. exams are super easy if you pay attention to lectures and labs
Dr Kerr is a knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining professor! She made learning anatomy very easy. The lecture and lab exams were not difficult if you study! It is mostly off the coloring book and lecturing handout. I also recommend taking her for lab too! Cool class. Cool professor. What more can you ask for?
Kerr is amazing. She is passionate in the subject. She wants everyone to enjoy anatomy. Her lectures are informative. She is very willingly to answer students' question after lecture.
She is what everyone says she is but this class is probably going to be the most time consuming class to study if you want an A. Overall, I really like the class.
Amazing professor. She's always willing to help you if you are confused or unclear with the material. She wants you to understand the material so don't be afraid to ask her after lecture or lab or even during office hours. She's really sweet and cares for her students. If you don't understand she'll gladly go over things or you. Best teacher.
very sweet woman. she hilarious too. dont buy the books, only her notes. but she is passionate and a well rounded person.
Kerr is amazing. I got an A. She's funny,entertaining, and the way she teaches her material really makes it stick in your head. She gives lots of examples to help with the material. To get an A, go to lecture, and attend lab at all times. Start studying for the material one week before the exam. There's a lot of stuff to study but it can be done.
AMAZING teacher she is great at explaining the material and is the most helpful teacher I have ever had. The class is fun and entertaining if you are taking this course you have to take it with Kerr. It is easy to get an A if you pay attention. Do not purchase the textbook Primary Anatomy you wont need it. Great teacher lovvvvvve lovvve her!
She was absolutely amazing! She not only explains everything clearly, she keeps your attention, you can tell she is passionate about the subject, and she really highlights all the important topics. I just attended class and got an A. Although, I paid attention and colored my workbook. She is AMAZING!
The thing I love about Dr. Kerr is that she WANTS her students to succeed. Her exams are straight forward. I really suggest taking her for both lab and lecture because it'll hammer the material into your head since she repeats what she says in lab in lecture. Attend her office hours for clarification. An easy A IF you study study study.
I had her for lab and lecture and she was one of the most passionate professors I've had at SJSU. In lab, she was very receptive to questions and genuinely wanted us to succeed. Studying daily as you go along will make the exams much easier. Read every atlas page, color your atlas in lab and compare them to the models. Take thorough lecture notes.
Professor Kerr is one of the BEST teachers at SJSU. She is passionate and straightforward with her material. If you put in the time to do the homework with the anatomy book and come to class, alert and taking notes, you will earn an A. Take her for both lec and lab!
Dr. Kerr is an awesome teacher. I went into this class thinking I was going to fail because of how overwhelming the first week of this class was but it got easier and if you study everyday and keep up with the material, you can get an A pretty easily. Her tests are not hard if you have studied, the class in general is all very straight forward.
NO Anatomy is NOT simply "EASY." You need to STUDY your ass off if you want a solid A in this course, NOT no A-, B+, B, B- etc. Attend labs and lectures. Be consistent. The first weeks, she will give you a sh*t load of information. She is approachable after she is done lecturing and wants you to succeed. I respect those that got an A as well.
GO TO CLASS! She puts almost everything on the tests! Study by topic, relate the lecture notes to the information from the labs. ALWAYS stay until the very end of the labs because you get a lot more insight into what will be on the tests. Study as she gives you the information, don't wait until the week before the test to study.
I agree with the two below me. You MUST study and attend class. I know a lot of people in my class that got Bs and high Cs even though they say this class is easy. If you want an A, be consistent by attending lec/lab and studying. That's all. Goodluck! Got an A
Professor Kerr is great, but be sure to put in the time to study the material on a weekly basis. This will ensure you for success during exams. Read, label, and study the coloring atlas book she provides and gloss over your lecture notes a couple of days before the exam. Focus on the coloring atlas for the most part though! I got an A :)
Dr. Kerr is an amazing professor. Her lectures are very informative, she's hilarious, and she's very, very eager to answer any questions or clarifications you have. She always knows how to grab your attention w interesting visuals. Buy her note outlines and try to get her for lab! You MUST dedicate some time in this class if you want a good grade.
Dr. Kerr is one of the best professors out there at SJSU with such a burning passion for anatomy. She makes the lectures way more enjoyable than you could imagine. I was always eager to go to class because of her way to lecturing. It was never boring and dry! Attend, record her lectures, study off your notes, and you will get your A!
Dr. Kerr is hands down the best Biology teacher ever. She usually tries to make her lectures interesting because she knows students tend to dose off. People say you should show up for all the lectures, but I skipped literally 10 lectures and still got an A. Just read over your atlas and buy the lecture notes! You don't need the textbook!
Great professor! Her lecture was kind of late in the afternoon, which is right when people start to lose energy, but her lectures were entertaining, and she has great stories to tell! The lecture notes are helpful to have, and the coloring atlas a must have! Make sure to go to lab, and try to make it to all the lectures, and you will be fine.
So glad I had the chance to take her class! Her teaching style is clear and helps you understand and memorize it the info. A lot of information to study for and if you want the A you will have do your part and work for it. Overall I enjoyed her class! I learned a lot from dr. Kerr! Won't regret taking her class!
It's not an understatement when everyone says that if you skip class you won't pass. Get ALL the notes from a friend if u absolutely must miss but otherwise try not to. Get the lecture book!!! It will save you when taking notes! She is hilarious, not even exaggerating. This is a great class overall.
AWESOME PROFESSOR! She sincerely cares for all of her students and her passion shines through. The only textbook you really need is the coloring atlas. Attend lectures and lab to get hints of questions on the midterms. Lab practicals are definitely easier than the lecture tests. A total of 8 tests make up whole grade. No final exam!
Professor Kerr is great! She really cares about her students and what they get out of the class. She's quirky and funny and tries to make the subject easy to understand. Her tests are straightforward and she hints on what's going to be on the tests so attendance is mandatory. Take time to visit her in office hours and also to study the content.
She is a really great professor. She has a passion for anatomy and you can see it in her teaching. Her lectures are clear, the material is interesting, and she makes a late afternoon class actually fun to attend. She isn't threatening at all and loves to answer students' questions. Would recommend her to anyone, you won't regret taking her.
Not a tough class, but you do need to study. Tests are simple if you study. You need the coloring Atlas and the class notes, unless you want to take notes of everything in lec yourself, everything else I would not bother bc its not that necessary since all the info is available on the net and its not an intense course. I got a solid A.
Very insightful. Get the course outline and atlas, be prepared to ask questions(she gives great and clear explanations), and show up.
This class is incredibly straight forward. Just use the coloring atlas. You don't really need the book because she tells you everything you need to know. The lecture booklet is somewhat helpful but not necessary. Go to lecture and lab and you'll do well.
She's extremely enthusiastic! Her lectures are funny and interesting but extremely fast paced. Your grade is based entirely on tests; there's no hw. Everything is straightforward & she hints at what you need to know for the tests. She's always approachable/helpful and loves to engage in conversation. I would definitely take her class again!
Okay, so... except for exam #3, the rest of the exams were pretty easy. I easily got A's on them. Kerr is willing to help students, although she does get snappy very rarely. I liked taking her class, her lectures and labs were quite long, but they were clear. She uses a lot of humor and repeats a lot of things to grab the students' attention.
If this class isn't needed of your major, don't take it. It's fun and interesting stuff but just requires a lot of dedication to study. It's listed as a class for GEs, but there are easier science classes to fulfill this area just sayin'. If you study, and put effort you should pass though. Buy the Atlas and Kerr's outline!
Dr. Kerr was AMAZING! She always keeps her lectures interesting with cool pathologies, picture slideshows, and random, contagious laughter. As a Molecular Biology major, the class was not hard as long as you take some time every weekend to review. There was 4 lecture exams and 4 lab exams - all multiple choice. Buy the ATLAS and color it!
She is a phenomenal teacher! I thoroughly enjoyed her class, even though it was quite difficult. There's a lot of material to cover a such a short time, you only spend one lab/one lecture on a specific topic. Didn't use the book, but the coloring atlas and Kerry's note outline available in the book store are must haves if you want to do well.
Dr. Kerr is amazing during her lectures. She is quite funny, and she is very well educated in the field of anatomy. Her class has A LOT of material to cover within a short time but if you take extensive notes, study daily, and go to class, you'll at least end up with a B. She's a great professor!
Awesome professor! The class really wasn't all that difficult. I never used the textbook, however, I relied heavily on the coloring atlas. I missed a couple labs and lectures and I was fine, but don't miss a lot because you will miss a lot of important information that will be on exams. Overall, highly suggest taking Dr. Kerr for lab and lecture.
Shes a great professor, she knows what shes talking about and she enjoys the subject she teaches. At first she may seem intimidating but shes very sweet and is always looking to help out her students. you can miss a few lectures and youll still be fine but do not miss a lab. lab exams are straight from atlas, if u study the atlas youll do fine
She always explained the material very well and was hilarious! BUY HER OUTLINE NOTES! Designates only one lecture per topic. The class consists of 8 total tests that make up 800 points. No homework. 4 lab exams and 4 lecture exams each multiple choice, 50 questions, 100 points. Color the Atlas for lab exams. Everyone gets completely different exams
Dr. Kerr is a lively person. She cracks a lot of jokes and makes her lectures very easy to understand. Remember to buy her atlas coloring book and her lecture outline, it helps a lot! Your grade is based on a total of 4 exams, so study hard!
Dr. Kerr is super funny and her lectures are interesting. Everything about her class is straight forward, she tells you what will be on the exams. The lecture outline is helpful as it covers everything that will be on the exam. Make sure to study!
Made this class more interesting and more understandable, amazing professor.
You have to attend lecture and Lab this is a hard class but she teaches it well. She is good at her job, just the course itself is hard and you are graded only on the 4 exams that are given. If you fail one you will not do well.
This class is the hardest class I have ever taken. If it is not required for you to take this class please do yourself a favor and choose something else. This class is super fast paced. You have 8 exams, no homework, and extra credit so you really need good grades in exams.
Dr. Kerr was great lecturer but can be imitating personally suddenly. As long as you pay attention to what she say and study the note guide you should do fairly well. Gives you many things to help you succeed in class. Never even opened the book, was still in plastic wrapper
Prof teaches everything you need to know and does it in a very interesting way that makes you want to pay attention. She wants to help all of us pass because the subject is hard. She's a really great lecturer and I think having a good lab instructor will help you out alot. Make sure to rec lecs so you can listen back to it!
Upon first meeting Dr. Kerr, she can seem a bit intense or overwhelming-but she is just super passionate about what she teaches. Her passion and enthusiasm really make the class, as well as her humor. She wants everyone to do well and is very receptive to ANY question you could think of. She explains everything in depth during lecture, so go!!
You are only being graded by the exams. Theres 4 for lecture and 4 for lab. If you show up to the lecture and lab and study your notes, you should do just fine in this class! Ask questions when youre confused!
One of the best professors I've ever had. Dr. Kerr is engaging and makes difficult subject matter a lot more easy to take in. 4 lecture exams, 4 lab exams. That's your grade. Make friends to study with and drill the lab bits, take notes in lecture and listen when she tells you something WILL be on the exam. Doesn't take attendance, but show up.
Very straight forward class. Grade based on 4 lecture and 4 lab exams. She always has funny jokes in a lecture. The class covers a lot of material quickly so it's important to study every weekend. Her exams are multiple choice and pretty easy as long as your study the material and attend the lecture.
Kerr is my favorite professor Ive ever had. Her lectures were amazing and helped me understand a tough subject. Id suggest taking LOTS of notes during her lectures. If you study the lab book and stay on top of things, exams will be a breeze.
Dr. Kerr made learning human anatomy so much easier than how you could learn through a textbook! Her lectures weren't posted online, so it' important to go to class. She makes her lectures engaging and always tries to come up with easy ways to remember the material.
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