Practical, cheerful, interesting anecdotes to supplement lectures, recommended for first time biology student as she'll keep you on track.

She's tough! Several tests based PURELY off lecture notes. Tested on application and understanding, not just memorization of terms.

SO EASY. The easiest science class you can take at Century. Use correct spelling or she'll dock you points. Very straigh forward, willing to work with students. Don't buy the books--- they are hardly used.

One of the funnest teachers I had ever had! Very good sense of humor, but don't get her going on drive thru's!!! Great class!

Loved the class and the teacher was so easy to talk to and get along with. I'd take it again for sure!

i TOTALLY recommend her!! the class itself consists of 1 page labs (EASY), helping the nature center (EASY) and some exams and quizes (reread her notes she gives you and its EASY) she explains well and gives good notes and shows a movie every friday. TAKE HER CLASSES

very easy going, and good at explaining content. She made an environmentalist out of me!

Always interesting stories, if you need help ASK and she'll always explain things, attend lab and lecture and you won't have to use the book. Not an easy class but definately worth taking it from this prof.

This class is really easy if you go to every one of the lectures. Don't even bother buying the book. All of the test questions are answered through the lecture notes. You just have to copy down what she writes. Minimal use of flashcards is a good idea for this class.

Very easy teacher once you learn her style. Get ready to take some fast notes... it's ok tho because you will never use the book. Grades on a curve so that's a plus. Has some interesting stories too.

All it takes to pass her class with a good (or great) grade is just write down the notes and study them. The class was not difficult, nor was she unfair. She was very available for answering questions and she goes out of her way to help students that are trying. If you want to learn, she's an awesome teacher, if you're lazy, try golf. My new fav!

Be prepared to take SCORES of notes!! She is against using technology. The worst part is she lectures while you take notes, so you miss a lot of what she is saying! I wish she would use technology so we could download the notes, then use them to understand the lectures. Her tests are difficult, very wordy. I did not enjoy the class at all.

I loved her! If you are competent and can take notes and pay attention...you will do great. In other words, be a freaking student and try, you will do fantastic. She has a great sense of humor and a great personality. Her test/quizzes are very easy, she hand feeds the answers to her students through her notes..how can anyone fail her class?

In order to succeed, students must attend classes. BE A STUDENT, THAT'S WHY YOU R THERE. She gives pages upon pages of handwritten notes that are only available in class. Notes and book readings are a must if a student is to succeed. An 'A' is not out of reach, but different study methods are needed to succeed.

I learned to much from this amazing woman. She is so compassionate about what she teaches and if a student shows interest in what she has to say, she will show respect back. Wonderful teacher. Fair tests; fun field projects. If you have to take a science with a lab take Field Bio with Joy Cedarleaf! Love her!

Great professor! Makes everything so clear and tests you on exactly what she lectures on! Even if you don't attend class, reading the text book will teach you exactly what she does, her notes are very understandable. Tests are fairly easy if you know your material, know definitons and study your notes! DEF. recommend it. super awesome labs too!

Cedarleaf is a great teacher. She does not hand you information to recite back to her on tests. She expects you to use yor brain and truly comprehend what she is teaching. She wants to help but will only help if asked. I had no desire to take this class and ended up applying it to my everyday life becaus that's what she asks you to do.

If your a person that like to hand write notes, this is the class for you. she will always have an open arm to help you or point you off the right way, overall her quz and test are right off the in class notes or in the book. if you study youll pass. she likes to tell life stories and show movies for the most part. i liked her, just doing her job.

Joy is a very nice and helpful instructor. Her quizzes and tests are right off the notes you do from the lecture. If you do not understand something referring to the textbook helps and if it still does not make sense joy is willing to help. Overall I thought her class was interesting and is a good biology instructor.

Tests and quizzes are difficult if you are not smart in Biology. Don't buy the book - all test questions are from the notes however the tests and quizzes still are pretty difficult. There are 3 exams during the semester (50 questions) and 6 quizzes (25 q's) and 2 small papers. Show up to lab every time and get extra credit. Interesting class

All of you saying her tests don't correlate with her tests and quizzes are FALSE. I took her notes word for word and studied with note cards and got a 99% in her class. Attend class, get the notes, study and do the study guides and you will be fine. She's passionate about her subject and I think that helps immensley. I'd take her classes again

This class was challenging, but I believe that if you work hard and pay attention in class, you will do just fine. I don't think it is the professor that causes students to fail. Success is based on how determine one is. I enjoyed her class. She is an amazing professor because she is passionate with her teaching. You must be determined to do well.

If you attend her class, you should pass the course . Don't bother with the text book. Spend your time looking at her notes and take good notes. Her test questions are based on lecture and some examples that she talks about. Overall, she is a great teacher & always ask questions. If you're willing to do your best, you should pass her class.

Tests were tough and based completely on lectures. I took advantage of office hours and got to know her throughout the semester. She is nice when you get to know her. If you make flashcards of every note you take in class and memorize them, you will do well.

I also took BIOL 1020-16 with her because I enjoyed her so much. She is very helpful if you are prepare and actually try in her classes. If not, good luck.

She is an amazing teacher and truly wants her students to succeed. you have to put in the work to get a good grade, but come on that's how it should be. do not miss any days because she gives hand written notes and the tests come directly from those notes! I would highly recommend her!

Prepare for LOADS of note taking. Tests can be tough, so make sure you study study! She can be a bit uptight, but if you need help she is there for you. A plus is that if you're having trouble on a test she will give you hints for the answer.. Just ask! Also talks about her personal life which gives an interesting touch to lectures.

OLD school professor! Make sure you get ALL of the lecture notes as they are essential to your passing. She very obviously cares about the subject. Make sure you have a good pen/pencil every day - LOTS of notes. Test and quiz questions come directly from the notes.

Professor Cedarleaf is incredibly passionate about her subject, and really loves to share anecdotes from her past biology work and talk about current issues. If you show interest and respect for her she will respect you. Class is very easy as long as you attend, pay attention, and turn assignments in on time. One of my favorite teachers.

Cedarleaf is definitely a tough teacher to get used to. But as long as you listen, and write down all her notes, (you'll definitely need to study) the tests are nearly word for word from her notes. Labs a fun. But the lab practical you do not get your notes from other labs and need to know what you are looking at. Wonderful teacher In my opinion.

Joy is a great teacher. I have taken two different classes with her both biology concepts/1020 and field biology. The people that gave her a poor rating clearly didn't show up to class or participate in class. All you have to do is take notes and listen to her in class, if you do this you will get an A for a final grade. Over all a great teacher.

Pretty lecture heavy, but a good class. She doesn't post ANYTHING on D2L, which is pretty annoying... not the end of the world, she does post final grade on e-services, but it would be nice to know. Tests are pretty much straight for notes. Lab final was brutal. Enjoyed taking her class, and would definitely take something from her again.

62 pages a full semester. she summarizes the notes well ,,all you have to do is read her notes go back to text if you missed anything and you are good to go.

Very nice lady! Lots of lecture notes but tests are almost word for word what is in the notes. Show up everyday, take notes, study those notes a bit and there's no reason you shouldn't get an A

I really enjoyed my class with Joy, I'm not the smartest but she was a great fit for me. There were 6 quizzes and 3 exams which were all straight from the notes taken in class. I don't recommend purchasing the textbook as I didn't use it, but you may want to for reference or elaboration. She doesn't post notes or grades on D2L.

She was a great teacher and really went in depth with all of the material. Very test heavy and labs are very important

Joy is THE BEST!! Her background is in wildlife bio, so her lectures include her knowledge and experience from working in our national parks. Study her lecture notes and read the chapters that coincide (they are not that long) you will do great. 2 papers (1 page long) 6 quizzes, 3 exams (incl. non-cumulative final) and 1 lab final (HARD).

Excellent choice. If you show up to labs and at least have a decent knowledge of the material, you will pass. An A will require studying outside of class. Good lectures that draw on real world experiences of everyone in class. Labs are a peace of cake and a large portion of your grade. She will help you with making up credit/points. Good choice.

Joy can come off as very rude at first, but if your're polite she will be polite. Her tests are no joke and worded to mess with you. You are graded almost completely off tests. Some extra credit but not much. Ask questions, see tutor if needed, and show up to class and you will pass. Will pretty much give you questions on tests if you ask for help.

I like her strict approach to things. She gives clear guidelines about her class. Forces you to go to her office hours to find out what you got on quizzes which kinds of shames you if you did bad(which I didn't). Passionate about the subject. The class itself requires you to remember alot of definitions, she grades you fairly.

I want other students to know that this professor is highly knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help students understand the material and is very approachable. I highly recommend taking a class with this professor if you have the opportunity. Make sure you participate in the discussion