amusing, makes class fun and interesting at times

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very funny, really good professor, great course

she prints out all the notes, and loves the sex lectures

easy class, memorize the notes she gives you and you'll get an A

Professor Goodenough is such a good time!

good lectures

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good teacher, funny, makes you actually want to go to class

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Fun class... take it with friends... she's very amusing

Easy class, easy tests, all notes are in the simple packets that are handed out

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very funny, and straight forward.

good teacher, easy, tests aren't too hard

She was great. Funny, explained it all well, and prints out all the notes for you, follwing along in class with printed out notes made it so much easier.

she was funny, and explains things very clearly. very good biology to take as a freshman b/c tests are not too tough.

Goodenough is very clear and precise about the material and presents it in an interesting way. She's lenient and willing to help you out. Tests are easy if you come to lecture and study the notes she gives out.

Good professor, easy class

This class is very easy because she gives tons of extra credit and drops the lowest exam grade

she is a great teacher

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She's a wonderful professor and my favorite biology professor in the five college area. She's approachable, clear, and very funny. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

Easy class. Grade is based only on a few midterms and the final. Drops the lowest final. Goes through material extremely slowly. Can probably ace the class by reading the material just before the exams. Recommended if you are looking for an easy A.

She was a great professor- handed out packets of notes to study from so you could pay full attention during class. Interesting, funny, and clear. Made sure everyone understood the material before moving on. Tests came straight out of the notes

Amazing teacher! The packets really helped to learn and study the material for tests. She explained things really well. She's hilarious which makes class all the more easier to get through, especially for non-majors. If you don't like bio, great class!

She is amazing at answering questions and emails! utilize her intelligence and helpfulness. also makes some hilarious jokes in class... definately go!

terrific professor! she is very clear, informative, and knows how to hold your interest. tests are very resonable.

Great professor and a very nice person. Very helpful and interesting. The class isn't very hard.

easy gen ed but a fun and informative class too.

Amazing!!!

easy class, interesting, very understandable

I liked her a lot, but those exams were tricky I thought. Lectures are boring, except for when she makes her jokes, which were great. Packets are key, they make class less mandatory.

Awesome professor. shes thorough and explains things very clear. I advise anyone to take this class, its pretty easy, and tests arent bad at all. shes funny too!

From what I remember she was very easy, back in the late 90's, so long as you paid attention in class. She has a quirky sense of humor and is a total nerd.. she's awesome. Warning: she talks about certain activities with her husband. Whenever she can, really. It's weird.

Pretty easy class. If you go to most classes and study the packets you will do fine. It can be kinda boring but what class isn't! Shes very understanding and willing to help.

She really wants her students to learn something from her classes.

I really liked the teacher and I thought she was really cute. However, her tests could sometimes be tricky which annoyed me. All you really have to do, though, is study the packet and look at the website (which is really good). She also has extra credit to to get extra points on the tests.

not a hard class for nonscience majors. do the readings and attend a class or 2 and you'll do fine.

She was a great professor and supplied good examples. She really knew her stuff. Answered a lot of questions and looked up the ones she didnt know. Tests were easy if you went to class and reviewed the notes packet. Easy A.

although this was a horrible class, it was split between 3 prof's, and Goodenough did a section! She is a good teacher, very clear, exams were a little tricky, but overall, pretty easy!

She is funny in class and interesting. I was not interested in the class at first but I enjoyed and learned alot.

she rocked my world everyon should take this class. a great gen ed

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The class was interesting and funny~ The tiny little lady packs a punch~ she gives you all the information you need~ she prints out the notes for you so you can focus on what she is saying instead of feverishly write them down~ dont buy the book. Take it if you need a gen ed...

soooooooooo Easy...yea done buy the book. she is so cute! take it!

Two words: simply amazing. Dr. Goodenough is one of the nicest and funniest professors I've ever had. She totally realizes that the class's interest level is fairly low and does her best to create a clear, concise and very EASY curriculum. Attend class and you'll be fine. My only complaint is the 75 minute duration of the lecture. It can be brutal.

Great class to take for Gen-Ed. Judy is hilarious. Tiny little woman-absolutely adorable! She is well knowledgable in the area (wrote the textbook) and explains everything very clearly. Has everything online and in packets given out here and there. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Definietly take this class if you need a BS gen-ed!

She was part of three teachers that teach the class. She is a small woman, sooo funny. Offers extra credit, test was straight forward. Lectures were entertaining. Puts all lectures, powerpoint slides, and notes online. Just study before the exam and you will do fine. Her classes are funny and entertaining they make you want to go. Awesome woman!

I took this as a Gen-ed, and had no real interest in the subject, but Dr. Goodenough was hilarious and basically tought a big Sex Ed course. I didn't have to buy the text and she made all her notes available on webct in case you missed a lecture. Tests were very straight forward. Seriously, take this class.

LOved it got and A-. very easy class no book needed she print out the notes for u the test is exactly whats on the notes

HILARIOUS teacher, never laughed so hard in a class in my life. The part of the class she taught (the final of 3 portions) was very easy as well.

good teacher

Very technologically advanced for someone her age. Good at distributing salty snacks.

such an easy class...she is hysterical

One of the easiest classes you'll ever take. Class is only helpful to go to for extra credit on exams. Dont buy textbook.

She's a very good teacher and I would definetly reccomend her. I hate bio and felt she made the class as interesting as it could get and also gives a lot of examples you can relate to. She gives extra credit, even though it's one point every time she does it, it definetly adds up and can help your test grade.

She is THE best Bio teacher I could have had first semester at UMass. Looked forward to her class, she genuinely cares about making us understand. She is frickin hilarious and gives you absolutely every chance possible to get an A. She's not even 5 feet tall yet she has the respect of 99% of people in the room...that says a lot!

Her tests are easy if you go to class. I didn't go to class for the first test and I did poorly. Same for the final. Just go to class and there's no need for the book just study with the notes she gives out.

i advise everyong to take human bio with judy. she is a fanominal teacher and inceradible nice. she's amazing

it's phenomenal, which i don't think jude was. Her class was easy, I just felt bad because it was soo boring and people either didn't come or left early. Tons of extra credit though, just not the most interesting material ever.

Dr. Goodenough is the best professor I've had at UMASS. She is very funny and always kept class interesting. I took it as a "team taught" course, and out of the 3 professors I had, she was by far the best. I recommend it as a GenEd for anyone who needs a BS or just more credits, and I recommend Dr. Goodenough for anyone who wants an awesome professor.

professor goodenough is one of my favorite teachers of the year. she is easily approachable and the course material is fairly easy to learn. if you don't do well on tests, there is an optional research paper at the end of the class, which everybody seemed to get an A on. if you go to class, and study, you will do well.

Awesome woman. Very intelligent and clear when explaining the information. Maintains people's attention with hilarious analogies and anecdotes. Very informative and interesting. PROBABLY THE EASIEST CLASS KNOWN TO MANKIND. Which is crazy considering I have learned so much in her class while having it be comparable to 2nd grade in terms of workload

Judy's classes are interesting, especially some of the material. She is soft spoken, which means the class can get restless. Lot's of optional homework which most people end up doing anyways because it's helpful. Tests were fair. Some AV problems in class, which is a shame because it disrupts class. I would recommend this class and teacher!

I hated science but this class was awesome! She is hilarious and is just funny to listen to during her lectures. You don't need the textbook at all. Buy the notes or print them out then you just follow along. The tests are based mostly on the notes, some on lecture. There are plenty of opportunities for extra credit, even just for showing up.

Awesome teacher! Probably the best/easiest class I've taken. She's hilarious and does activities to help understand concepts. All homework is extra credit, tests aren't too hard if you at least review, and she gives you all the notes so I never went to class and got a 92.

Excellent Teacher, excellent class. Insane amounts of extra credit. USEFUL information for college students (STDs, Birth control, cancer etc.). Fun class to go to, she shows entertaining movie clips and uses props to solidify her points. Dr. Goodenough is the best teacher I could have asked for my first semester at UMass.

Great professor. For such a huge lecture group she offers a lot to make it possible for all to succeed. Material interesting and useful, especially for college students. I only wish she was more aggressive with shutting up the kids that wouldn't stop talking during lecture.

Excellent. It does get a little boring after sitting in the lecture for two hours but overall one of the better professors.

Great Professor! easy n fun, class is interesting.

Great professor. Really tries hard to make sure you understand the concepts. Definitely take a class with her.

I loved her!! She is so cute and quirky. Her review sessions prior to exams were also a big help. She also gives extra credit in class, so go!!!

Awesome teacher who seems to really love what she does. She uses countless examples and tries very hard to simplify information to help students.

I highly recommend this class for a gen ed! She is hilarious and the class is all about sex and stds, it's really interesting to follow along. She does great demonstrations and is a really nice lady. There are 3 tests and one is dropped, and optional term paper to boost your grade. She also gives lots of extra credit! this was my favorite class

Amazing class..by far the best I have taken. Such a nice woman who really wants students to learn and will make it easy for you do well. She drops the lowest exam grade and the final is not cumulative. If you go to most classes and do nothing else you will get an A.

judy g is amazing. her class is fair, interesting, and the material is stuff that is actually relevant to life. all the notes are online, there is tons of extra credit and the lectures are really interersting. get the full outline because all of the classes follow it to a t. loved the class, it made me want to major in something science related

Amazing professor, makes class so much fun

I loved her. She is so entertaining, which is hard in a class of 500. You don't need the book (which she wrote!) and you don't need to to come to class. But I've gone to every single class because she's so interesting and I love the subject matter. Makes me want to go into biology.

Boring but easy. Gives alot of extra credit!!!

She is the best teacher. Bio 106 with her is the easiest/best class I have ever taken at any level of education. If you cannot manage B in this class with all the extra credit, you should not be in college...minimal effort and you will get an A.

I LOVED THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Judy is the best!

She is so nice. Her class is easy. She gives extra credit. Read over your notes and you'll pass the test.

Judy is the best. Shes tells wicked lame but funny jokes :) You dont need to buy the text book. Just print out the notes and look at them and you'll do fine. She always changes how she grades but its wicked easy and she offers a ton of extra credit. She wicked helpful and understanding. love her!

This was the easiest class ever. If you need a BS for one of your gen eds take this class. At first I went to every class, but thats not necessary. Just read the packet of notes and take the practice test and you should be fine. I got over a 90 on each exam. She also offers so much extra credit that I ended up with over a 100 average in the class

One of the BEST gen eds at UMass. Just like a high school anatomy class. She gives so much extra credit and extra grades (term paper) to boost up your grade that it is very hard not to get an A.

AMAZING teacher! I cannot stress this enough. I was a "go to class when i could" type of student... but i, legit, wanted/went to everyone of Professor Goodenough's classes, as did everyone else in mahar. I without a doubt suggest this class. If you want a less stressful, education, and extremely humorous class... DEFINITELY take this one.

Human Biology is super easy. If you go to every class and pay attention you shouldn't have to study or read the textbook. You can skip all the classes and still have a good grade but then you'd have to read and study. She makes it easy to understand with videos/demonstrations/personal stories, etc.

She is a wonderful professor. She provides the notes for you prior to the semester, and she is great at teaching. She always gives interesting visuals during class, and offers alot of extra credit opportunities! Loved her and her class!

She is an AWESOME teacher! Bio 106 is such an easy class because you can get the notes at the annex and there's no need to even go to class if you read them although honestly I wanted to go to class because she makes it so interesting and funny. She uses demonstrations and jokes around to make the class material enjoyable. DEF TAKE THIS CLASS!!!

this woman is the best. she makes learning bio so easy. tests are fairly easy, especially because she uses the pyramid system, which means you get to take the test twice and the second time you take it you can use the notes. no homework, plenty of extra credit, and never have to read the textbook. notes are available to print.

Great Professor, all information presented in class helped pass the tests without really having to study. Attending the lectures is vital to not having to study for hours on the material.

This class was easy because you dont need to go to lecture. The lecture notes provide everything you need to pass the test but you do need to study them. The book is not used so dont waste your money on it.

Judy is a absolutely adorable woman. Definitely take her class! She does not take attendence but class is enjoyable and I did not mind sitting through it. She is funny and interesting and the tests are straight forward. She wrote the book so if you read it you're fine. Take her!

Nicest teacher ive had. Ex: The room we were in was hot so she just decided to start bringing us water and ice...seriously just a very nice lady. Bit Odd, but still very reasonable.

The best teacher ever! Shes fun and extremely funny! Gives out candy and apples if you answer questions! She gives old tests as review before the test, all the notes are online, she provides a note packetage, and after about mid term, she gives you extra credit just for coming. Shes great and easy!

Let me tell you one thing, Judy Goodenough is the best kept secret at UMass. She is the kindest, sweetest, funniest, cutest professor I have had thus far. She is too nice for her own good and makes class fun and interesting. They call her "Goodenough" because no other teacher is Goodenough after taking this class. (easy A, use lecture notes)

No need to go to class. Buy the study guide for like 8 bucks and study that before exams and you'll do fine.

Human biology: EASY. Fantastic prof., grades super easy. 4 midterms (75% in class, 25% take home), 3 count, and an optional final. Weekly HW, super easy. Don't need the book, just read the power points and use learning modules on SPARK. Entertaining classes too, information worth learning; not your usual sex-ed.

Really easy class. Went like twice and didn't even need to. As long as you study the notes before the test you should be fine. She added a weekly homework component, but it's really easy and takes like 2 seconds to do. You only need a 90 average to get an A, so there's really no excuse to get any less than that.

one of the easiest classes at umass. she spoon feeds you but you have to apply the info for the test. i didnt have the book. buy the packet of notes and study them and you should do fine. my average was a 99 and i hate sciences. theres homework now but they are interesting. great class

You know the famous sex doctor Dr. Ruth? enough said. Judy could be her sister or partner in crime.

Judith is adorable! She brings in food to our class every day since we only meet once a week. She is a fair grader and the class requires little outside work. There is one project on a disease of your choice. She keeps things interesting. Overall, very good and interesting class!

Such an easy A and the class is very interesting. She puts all her notes online so you don't really have to go to class. I didn't even open my text book and still got an A in the class. Make sure to study and at least look over the test from last year. The homework assignments are pretty easy and I doubt someone actually looks at them.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. It was my favorite class I took in college and I don't like science at all.

LOVE HER! She uses interesting examples and always tries to make everone laugh. Her tests aren't too hard and she offers a lot of extra credit. I definitely would recommend her class!

I love this woman. She is adorable and it's obvious that she loves to teach. The tests are moderate. If you pay attention in class and study you will do well. She offers extra credit too! Take this class. It's great for non-majors!

I had Prof Goodenough for a few classes and she is the best professor at UMass. Hands down. She is so cute! So so so helpful and truly wants you to do well. Gives so much extra credit and chances to boost your grade. Definitely take her if you have the chance!

Professor Goodenough is super helpful and is a great teacher. She makes class very interesting by relating it to sex and her family. I would recommend her any day of the week. I actually look forward to her class.

This class is really easy, one homework per week which takes about 10 minutes to do. It really isn't necessary to attend class because she just goes through a powerpoint that is posted online. She allows 2 attempts on the tests, the second being open note. Optional final exam and optional term paper, neither of which can hurt your grade.

dont buy the $100+ book (buy $10 notes) Like others have said, you have VERY little Homework, and TONS of extra credit. There are 4 tests in a semester. She drops the lowest of the FIRST THREE will not drop the 4th. Optional final AND research paper if you aren't doing too well (they only help)Sometimes she gives you extra credit for showing up

Easy GenEd. Puts all powerpoints online and tests at multiple choise based on ppts. Very funny and uses good visual aids. Look over old tests. Keep track of homework. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. EC points get added to test grade! Final optional and open book online! Won't have to work too hard to get an A but will have to study A LITTLE. pyramid exams.

Very informative class to fill a Gen-Ed!

Best class ever. She is the sweetest person and truly enjoys teaching biology. She will do everything in her power to make sure you recive the highest grade possible. Her final is optional and she counts 3/4 exams (dropping the lowest). The class is 90% exams, 10% homework but she offers a ton of extra credit. Def take it for a BS!

She is one of the greatest professors. You can easily pass without showing up, but going to class is actually fun. Lots of good laughs in there. Great as a Gen Ed especially if you take it with a couple friends

I love her!!! She is the best professor, she explains everything so well and is more than fair with grading. She truly wants you to learn above all else. Plus, this class was full of laughs, definitely take it! I can't say enough about how awesome this class was, I would take another class with Prof Goodenough in a heartbeat!

She is the best! So funny and she does the best demonstrations. Great class.

I am not a science person but this class was amazing! She is very funny, all lectures are online, and there are many opportunities to get extra credit. Don't buy the textbook, the lectures and lecture notes are online. I would definitely recommend taking this class!

This class was wicked easy. Theoretically, you could never show up except for on test days and get an A easily. However, you should want to go to the lectures regardless because Professor Goodenough is absolutely hilarious! She's extremely clear in her expectations and the course material is very relevant. Basically a funny, useful sex ed course.

Judy is an amazing professor and sooo funny! I wasn't all that exited to take Human Bio because I'm not a science person but I am so happy I did. Her tests are so easy, as long as you pay attention. Do the extra credit cause it's extra points on you exams and they're so easy. Also I would suggest buying her notes at the textbook annex.

Professor Goodenough is an INCREDIBLE professor - she is clear, funny, and completely modest. She truly cares about her students and wants everyone to do well. The way the class is set up makes it virtually impossible not to get an A. She is kind and her exams are a breeze. She manages to make BIO fun-also tons of extra credit! Take this class!!!

She is a great professor. Loved her class. She brings snacks to class, and is a sweetheart. If you have a problem or need help, she is willing to help you. Can get a bit boring, but I enjoyed the course and didn't put in too much effort to get an A cause lots of the quizzes/ tests are online.

Human Biology was my favorite class this semester. Professor Goodenough has designed the course so that it's almost impossible not to earn an A. Her lessons are interesting, she holds reviews before tests, and there are many extra credit opportunities. She genuinely cares about helping students learn and succeed. I highly recommend this course.

I recommend her for junior year writing. It was pretty easy, a few writing assignments each week but they were not difficult. One major project that accounts for 50% of your grade, so just do well on that and you'll get an A

Dr. Goodenough is easily one of my favorite profs. You literally would have to try to fail this class. There's extra credit in addition to easy hw assignments every week. Book use is minimal, either go to class or use the book, but all the "notes" you need she will post online for free. She's super friendly and happy to help. Lectures are fun!

HAHAHHA this class was such a joke. i was terrible at bio in high school but she gives u the notes, optional final (which u won't need to take), drops lowest of 4 test grades (exams are so easy its not even funny), hws take 5 mins and ecs are so easy but in hindsight why would i ever do them). Just sign up now easiest A ever.

Really easy class if you show up, do the homeworks, and study a bit before the exams. I'm not a science person AT ALL and still managed a 95 average in this class. The concepts you learn are actually really interesting and apply to everyday life and your overall health. Great professor!

Quizzes are easy and all MC. You also have a second chance to do it online at home, which counts as 25%. You will get an A if you tried just a bit. Final is optional. The course content is very interesting. She tries to be funny. She gives out extra credit during lecture just for attendance but that doesn't help much. Never used the textbook.

She is absolutely amazing! She's funny and manages to get everyone involved in the lectures, though there are 500 people. Great professor, easy class, would definitely reccommend!

Relatively easy class, but tests can get decently challenging.

Take Writing in Biology with Goodenough! Really laid back course with minor assignments each week. Lectures can be boring, but she brings in snacks and tries to make it interesting. The main project isn't bad and once you finish it the class is basically over.

Bio 106 with Goodenough is an easy course. She provides the lecture notes as well as the powerpoint she uses for the whole semester on Moodle. There is homework once a week that takes at most 30 minutes. She is a very nice person and genuinely enjoys teaching the course.

This is possibly the easiest course I have ever taken- not even because the material is easy, but because Judy does such a good job explaining it all. She is such a nice lady, and she finds ways to make material more interesting. There's only 4 tests, an optional final, and 1 homework per week. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND BIO 106 TO EVERYONE.

Judy is an awesome professor. Very clear in class and always interesting. I took this class because I heard it was easy, but it is also so interesting! You'll learn a lot about relevant things such as birth control, cancer, etc. Would definitely recommend anyone at UMass to take this class! Also, don't buy the textbook.

Super easy only went to class 3 times you have to try to fail this class. Easy hw, easy exams, drops lowest grade, optional final, no attendance and easy extra credit assignments. Plus you actually learn some useful stuff. Win win win

One of the easiest gen eds, fully recommend

Professor Goodenough is one of the sweetest, most wonderful professor's I've had at UMass. She is literally the storybook grandmother that you wish you had, and just the cutest person in general. I really want to give her a hug whenever I see her. I took her Bio 288 class this semester and it was a breeze. Easy assignments, lots of extra credit.

You really do not need to go to this class at all if you buy the notes. She reads directly off the slides. Homework is only worth 10% of your grade and they are quick online assignments. They are also pyramid tests so what you do in class counts as 75% of your grades and what you do at home counts as 25%. TAKE THIS CLASS ITS SO EASY & INTERESTING.

Assignments and grading are very straightforward. The professor was easy to reach by Blackboard message and always gave feedback for assignments. I was nervous about taking this class but she made it interesting and easy. Tests are open book/resource.

Excellent class and professor. The class is organized very well and easy to follow. She grades very quickly and gives great feedback. You will definitely learn a lot in this class.

Professor Judith is caring, clear, and approachable. The course is engaging, relevant, and informative even for those who may not enjoy biology or haven't taken it in a long time. Professor Goodenough's textbook makes the subject easy to understand and not intimidating. The course is well-organized. Citations and complete references are important.