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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Mrs. Bodenweiser is the best teacher ever! She is very helpful and will take her time to make sure everyone understands the material and also has some quite interesting lectures! I suck at science and I got an A in her class!
Yeah...so she's a little weird. Good class, but she really tells some graphic stories...kind of low brow humor.
She is awsome. Although is is a little loopy she makes class intreasting. Great professor everyone should take her class.
she is a lot of fun! even the lectures, and she does everything she can to make sure your learing the info and having fun doing it...
The best teacher I had so far. Very understanding with armed forces compromise. COQUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Excellent teacher, really knows her stuff and makes class very interesting. Over excellent teacher to get!
I took microbiology fall 2003. While yes, she is different and a character, she was one of my favorite instructors. When I was really down, and considering withdrawing, she worked with me and I did great. If you need to take MCB, take it with Judy!
Easygoing,exited about teaching and very helpful prof.HOWEVER,her lectures are somewhat unorganized and confusing.She skipped all over the book which made studying difficult.I got an A,so I figured it out.She just needs to be more clear.The constant"sucking"from her water bottle is ANNOYING!!
she made what we were learning fun. she is not boring at all, which is nice
She is the best!! Don't listen to the negative comments take her and you will not be sorry! She makes microbiology fun and her funny stories make you remember everything with ease. She gives extra credit with her lists but they do take time and effort. In the end it should be easy to get an A.
she is a person u will remember.unlike half of mcc instructors she actually cares about the student and the learning process.her stories are a bit wack,but funny and u remember them at exam time.dont be late,clean your scope in lab,take notes,do lists early.ATTEND test review,=A
She is a good teacher but she is really disorganized. She is not always clear on how she wants things done and how to do them. But she is funny and she makes the class interesting. She also seems to be a little weird but that makes the class even more interesting.
Fabulous teacher. Enthusiastic, fun, energetic. Loves her subject and wants the students to feel the same way. Take her for a class you will never forget.
I wish more MCC teachers were like her. She is earning her paycheck, not like the rest of them who do not care about the subjects they teach and are waisting my money and taxpayers money. You are doing a GREAT JOB!
This class was great and so was the professor! I found the class very interesting and actually learned quite a bit. The instructor is one of the best at MCC in my opinion.
Professor Bodenweiser is so nice, and very helpful. When you first get in her class chose your table wisely. I was in her class and two out of four of her test was group test.Thank god my group was smart.Dont sit by friends or people who dont know whatthey are doing. About 80% of your grade comes from your group(test &labs)
Very wonderful professor at MCC. She know what's she talking about and tell story so you can relate it to reality. I love her class. I thought microbiology was hard but she make it so easy. She said 4 test but you may end up just take 3. There's NO test/quiz in her Lab. Just be organize with the lab folder and show up in class and you'll get an A.
Very nice professor. Funny too. Tests are really hard. No assignments though.
Funny interesting professor. Her Microbiology class is challenging and the labs are unclear but overall I learned alot and had fun and would take her again
Fuuny lady! She is a fantastic professor. Just don't wear flip flops to lab- she may not act like she cares but she'll deduct your final grade for it!
As far as the class all notes are hand written!! She jumps from topic 2 topic without finishing the 1st topic!!! Test are okay if u read the chapters. U also have to write 3pg papers for 25pts of your test grade for all 3 test! Lab is okay yet she is strick on attendence and staying the whole time!! the best time to take her class is in the summer!
she is the best, one of the few instructors that enjoys her job, makes class interesting. labs have great cd music.will help u one on one if needed
She is a great, fun teacher. Class was hard and the labs were fun because she lets you listen to music. Tests were very hard. Final was easy though. Highly recommend.
Great class and very hot instructor!!
The best teacher! She makes a boring subject very interesting and fun. If you have to take micro you want ot be sure to have her for your instructor!
By far one of the best professors I have had at MCC. Very friendly and helpful. The class is a lot of work but fun at times. She makes the subject VERY interesting!!
Hilarious!! I dreaded all my other classes, but she is so funny that the hour and twenty minutes were much more bearable. You'll feel overwhelmed at first, everyone does, so just grin and bear it, and everything comes together.
I was not looking forward to another 4 credit class in a science..however...I dont know how she did it but I really ended up Enjoying micro and this class!. She made a difficult class a pleasant class to be in. I liked it alot
one of the best professors i've had. know what she is talking about and is FUNNY. i am not sure how anyone could make micro exciting but she does it. it is not hard to get an A if you study.
SHE WAS AN AWESOME TEACHER - FUNNY, SMART, MADE IT INTERESTING EVEN WHEN YOU WERE TIRED - HER LABS ARE AWESOME!!
Very enjoyable class; although quite lengthy labs.
I just wanted to say that I'm glad she was teaching this class. It's a hard class, but she made it pretty interesting. She's hilarious at times.
She might have a little adult ADD, but she's very cool & funny. This class is TOUGH, the workload is heavy,& the content is not the easiest to learn. You'll most likely get overwhelmed tho. Her test reviews are VERY helpful. If u have to take this class, take her, she's your best bet. The other professor is hard to understand, & has a thick accent.
THE BEST!
GREAT TEACHER!!SHE IS REALLY NICE AND FUNNY!! THE MATERIA ITSELF IS HARD BUT SHE MAKES IT REALLY INTERESTING TO LEARN! ALSO HER REVIEWS ARE VERYYY HELPFUL!!ATTENDANCE TO LAB IS MANDATORY! I WOULD RECOMMEND HER! I THOUGHT THIS CLASS WAS GOING TO BE HORRIBLE BUT I DID ENJOY IT!! TAKE HER! SHE IS GOOD!
Highly reccommended, and very nice teacher with a sense of humor, bon't expect to get by without doing some work. Lab component is part of the grade and attendance counts in lab. Tests are challenging, and sudy guides for the tests are a big part of the test grade (25%). There are some essays to write as well. Nevertheless, highly reccommended.
She is the most memorable teacher I have ever had. The workload is tough, but it helps for you to learn and to prepare you for University level Micro courses. Take her! You will not regret it!
This prof is crazy but so much fun! The class is a lot of work but honestly, it's easy if you like science classes. No practicals, just a notebook; 3 tests and a final in lecture. Her lectures are a little off topic sometimes but you will always know what to study review day. If you are going to take Micro, take her! She is the best.
This professor is all over the place, she spent 6 days reviewing for the final, and then gave a final that had NOTHING to do with her review. She may have been good two years ago, but NOW it is time for her to retire. Constantly gets confused and forgets what she was lecturing on.
I agree with the previous comments. I took this class because of all of the comments made. I have never been more confused in a class. She is inconsistent, and unorganized. She is harsh with her teaching style, and BURNT OUT!!
I am discouraged. I have reached out several times and she ignores me. Seems to have issues with race. Time for this one to retire. I enjoyed this school until I came across this teacher and I am frustrated and dread going to her class.Do not seek her. In fact, she cannot give a clear answer on her grading criteria. AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!
Extremely knowledgeable on the subject, helpful, funny, easy going and very fair. The material is hard, but she presents it in a way you can relate to. Workload is tremendous. Plan on living and breathing microbio for the semester. Regardless, I would definitely recommend her over anyone else. She's a really cool professor.
Took this class because of others saying she was a good professor. She was very attention deficit disorder and obviously bored with teaching level one students. Impatient with questions and expectations on assignments unclear. Not given what to study for tests until a week prior and then discovers it covers six chapters! Curses in class.
Did not like Prof. Bodenweiser, do not recommend, judgmental and degrading towards students.
Don't listen to any of these negative comments! Take this professor! She is a bit crazy and she's definetly not afraid to be who she is but that's what I loved! Who wants a boring teacher??!! She always reviews before tests and and yes people its A LOT of work, but we are not in high school anymore are we? This is college so be prepared to work! A
I have never had so much fun in the class! This class is the most memorable one. A LOT of work, but she makes it EASY! Do your job and your A is guaranteed.
I took this class during the summer session. The teacher kept this class interesting and fun. I really learned alot and enjoyed the class. The reviews for the exams helps a bunch. A hint: just make sure to finish assignments on a timely manner.
Wonderful professor. She made it very interesting and it was by far my favorite college course. There is a lot of work involved, but non of it is difficult. This class is an easy A if you simply pay attention and just do the work.
Your best bet is to take this teacher.. I goofed up on my first exam and still pulled an A in this class. Like everyone said, it is a lot of work, and I would not take a huge load with this class, but if you pay attention (record the test review lectures, and do the work) then this is an easy A. She isn't afraid to criticize, but it's just to help
She was informative helpfull interesting and fun. She made us do a lot of otside researcdh but although it was time consuming I found it helpful
She is a very good teacher who knows what she is teaching. As long as you do your work and show up for class you will pass.
Everyone recommended J. Bodenweiser for Microbiology, I wasnt sure I had the time to do it over the Summer and she made the material completely possible. She jokes around and has fun in her classes, but captures your attention. The recipe is easy: Show up to class, listen, take notes, do your work get the grade you deserve. Great Teacher.
Amazing class! There's a lot of work involved with this class, but it doesn't feel like work because you get very into it. She was an amazing teacher... makes the class very interesting and fun! I would HIGHLY recommend taking this class with her!!
Great teacher. All over the place in lecture. Tests are somewhat easy 40q.mult.ch.lax on due dates.can be rude at times but I recommend her over everyone else teaching the subject best chance for an A in Micro.I know before her I hated Micro now not so much.Party at the end of semester.
Judy Bodenweiser was the best teacher I have ever had!!!! All the notes you do in lecture is from what she writes on the whiteboard and she gives plenty of background information on each of the subjects she talks about and explains the meaning of words in relation to their roots in latin which is very helpful. Best class I have ever had.
BEST TEACHER EVER! She is so funny! She knows what she is talking about, and she loves it! Subject is difficult, but she works with you to try to get you to understand and do well. Some take home tests. Lot of work, study or you will fail! Take her she will make it micro seem fun and enjoyable! :)
This class is really demanding but this teacher makes it a ton of fun. Study your butt off or else you will not get a good grade. TON of homework, do not procrastinate. She does let you re-submit assignments if you didn't do it right but it's still a ton of work. Love this teacher though!
She is really nice and really funny. The lab is A LOT of work. Her notes are all over the place and when it comes to the test nothing will come word for word from your notes. Most questions are critical thinking. She is very generous on the grading though. Put in effort, show up for class and be on time and you'll be ok.
A+. Her notes are all over the place, and the lab is an incredible amount of work. Very laxed on due dates, and makes her class very entertaining. Loved this prof., if you show effort, she will work w/ you for a good grade. The tests are hard, so study alot. I looked forward to class each day & would take this class again with her.
I took her 6wk summer class and for the first 2wks everyone was scratching their heads in confusion.She kept telling us to be patient and it will all come together. Well she was right!She is a wonderful teacher and yes can be very rude and vulgar at times but we are all adults, not children anymore.Her reviews are excellent too!
Hilarious, fun, never ever boring. I loved her class!
Took her class over the summer for 6 weeks. First day was HORRIBLE, nothing made sense and she was so disorganized. It did get better but she was still all over the place. She can be vulgar and rude at times, as well as really funny.I would recommend if you are good with bio classes, if not you will find it difficult.
This lady is awesome i love her! she talks about pot an sexual intercourse all day. good lady, learned lots, probably why i decided to drop out. love her!
Initially It can be overwhelming but if you hang in there and work hard you will learn a lot. She is all over the place but it comes together.
The class is never boring. She's really funny, if you like her type of sense of humor. She may offend you if you ask a question. The class is a lot of work but very easy to get an A if you record her test reviews and do all the lab work. She's not very organized but she knows her material.
Take her class with the expectation that a lot is required. Take lecture notes on 11 x 14 blank paper (laterally) because she jumps back and forth but her passion is incredible. She is a very down to earth person who really cares for her students.Enjoy because you are in for the ride of your semester!!
I would definitely recommend taking her class. Never a dull moment. She is very passionate about this course. Just don't be late for class and do your lab reports the way she wants you to. Follow her instruction and guarantee you'll get an A. Love her!
AMAZING TEACHER!!! She makes class so interesting and you will never have a dull moment. She is beyond passionate about teaching Microbiology and she makes you want to learn about it. She is clear cut on what she expects from you and understands that everyone has other things going on in there life other then school. I would highly recommend her.
this class is not an easy a, but is extremely enjoyable ! she is a great professor, however, do not ask stupid questions and do not make her repeat herself, as someone else before you have to ask her. loved this class
I took this class in 6 weeks and it was not easy, but it is doable. You will be confused most of the time but if you follow along you'll eventually be ok. The material is tough, and she tries to make it doable. She gets off track a lot and will make you feel like you know nothing. I wound up getting a 102 on the final though. She is also hilarious!
If you can handle zero organization and a professor that severely gets off track with no schedule whatsoever, this is your teacher. She was not for me. She is an awesome woman with an impeccable grasp on microbiology and is interesting to listen to. However, I have gone through the semester feeling like I learned nothing and got little out of it.
You will feel like you have entered a tornado the first few weeks, but relax, it will work out as long as you work hard and study!!! Good lectures, she does get off topic a lot. Her tests are difficult if you don't study and/or attend class. No leaving early from lab! She works with you as far as extending due dates. She does have her favorites.
The best teacher. She helps students out as long as you try. Reviews are helpful. You don't have to study hard. Show up for lab, it's mandatory!
If you like unorganized classes, then this is the class for you! She loves to talk about her cats and other extremely inappropriate things that have NOTHING to do with the topic! Taking any kinds of notes is almost impossible due to how much she jumps around! She also likes to trick you on almost all of her test and quiz questions.
She is a fun professor, cares about her students, and most of all making tough learnings FUN!!
Didn't learn anything from from Professor Bodenweiser - just do the review sheets and read the book.
She's a very unique and funny character, which helps make Microbiology more interesting. All of the tests and quizzes except the lab and lecture final were online, so it was almost like taking a blended class. If we donated pet food to the pet food drive the campus was having, she gave us 5 points extra credit. Lectures and labs can be long though.
If you feel lost and confused - its ok! It will all come together in the end. She is flexible with due dates but she also takes mental note of who is actually trying, so just do your lists on time or early (they are time consuming). Reviews are on point- pay attention and take notes. You can tell she loves her job- it makes learning more enjoyable!
Professor Bodenweiser is the sweetest. At first it can be confusing buts she's easy going. All exams are online, besides the lecture/lab finals. Try & attend MOST labs, she takes that into account at the end when giving you your overall grade. You can pass & earn a fair grade with very minimal effort. She's understanding & wants you to pass.
By far, the best Professor @ SCF. Micro is a tough subject in general, however, professor Bodenweiser teaches in a way that its easy to understand. She's very clear on what's expected. Shes extremely knowledgeable & gives great feedback. She is also hilarious; never a dull moment. If you apply yourself, you WILL succeed in her class.
HILARIOUS! Has 3 cats. She's a hot crazy cat lady. All exams online, besides lecture/lab finals but she reviews before each one. Save $ and rent the text book. I hardly used it. She's blunt and makes funny relatable real life jokes about bacteria/parasites that help you remember the differences. Labs are fun. You watch a lot of videos in lecture.
Judy is amazing, she will bend over backwards to make sure that this class is memorable. No matter what she will make you laugh even if you think she is crazy. She talks a lot but her lectures are just like her tests. All tests and quizzes are online except the finals but don't worry youll do great if you study. Best prof by far.
She is a sweet lady but she sucks at teaching, she doesn't even enjoy teaching and all she does is google things. She is all over the map forgets what she is talking about half the time. Don't take her if you don't want to self teach yourself micro
There is a method to her madness. You may be like wtf?! in the beginning, but she will review with you before each and every exam. There are a few lab quizzes, a lab practical as a lab final, 3 lecture exams and a final - plus a group project. She is funny and nice - and yes, all over the place. But she will prep you for your exam. Take notes!
Awful.
She's super funny however because of this she gets side tracked and forgets what she's saying so be sure to listen the first time. She is all over the place good luck taking notes. On her reviews she will go over everything she didn't teach which is a lot. Know how to spell because she doesn't write names of stuff during her reviews. Good luck
This lady is amazing! if you're going to be in her class go in with an open mind and just go with the flow; she will make sure that you are prepared for exams and wants you to do good above all! Doesn't make the class harder than it has to be and is so attentive and sweet!
I had a lot of anxiety going into this class and it progressively lessened as the course went on. I HIGHLY recommend taking this class in the summer, because she grades so easily. All quizzes/tests online except for lecture and lab finals- take notes on the reviews-and youre set. You get extra credit on the final if you bring in pet food.
I loved Judy, she is probably one of my favorite professors so far. You will either laugh or be awkward because she's kind of eccentric. She made class interesting and wants you to pass! Make sure you put forth an effort in lab and she'll love you. There's a group project in lab, but it's really simple and fun. go to reviews and you will be fine!
Everyone has it down! She doesnt make it harder than it needs to be, dont panic if you feel like she isnt teaching (review days are the only important days for notes) and show up because she takes that into account in both lab and class. Oh, and RECORD for her final review! It helped me pass wih flying colors. Youll do great dont panic either!
Best micro teacher at SCF but that isn't saying much. She's a smart lady, but she singles out students in a negative way and also is very unorganized. You'll get a good grade if you do the work though. Attendance somewhat mandatory for lab and not mandatory for lecture.
Miss Bodenweiser gave some of the best lectures that I have ever attended. She kept me interested and yearning for more. She has good insight into the history of microbiology. During labs it is best to show up early to review. The steps are well written out, just listen carefully to them. I recommend making your own quizlets for studying.
Ms. Bodenweiser is an amazing teacher. She makes sure her students understand the material and goes beyond to help them understand on their level. She encourages her students to do their best. She is by far the best teacher I have ever had. She genuinely cares about all her students and the knowledge she teaches them. Thank you for a great semester
She cares more about you learning and retaining the information than your actual grade. She always does quiz and exam reviews. She is empathetic and understanding. Her lectures are a whirlwind and slightly disorganized but the time passes quickly and you'll definitely laugh. Her labs are fun and instructional.
She is hilarious, kind, and caring. She is also a bit disorganized and scatterbrained. You will feel lost in the beginning, but she doesn't make it harder than it has to be. Everything you need for this course is on canvas modules. Don't bother taking notes (kind of impossible - squirrel!) or buying the book. Pay attention to exam reviews!
Shes funny, caring and an easy grader. She doesn't complicate things and goes with the flow. The book was not needed as everything is on canvas, what is needed is a lab-coat. There is only about 1 project and a standard amount of tests and quizzes. I would take her again 100x over
This woman is THEATRICAL. If occasional crude/bluntness makes you uncomfortable then take another Professor. Shes extremely scatterbrained like you have no idea whats going on for 4 months but just follow along and youll be fine. She does give you the information you need... eventually. I would take her again because she makes it fun.
the sweetest professor! I took her during the covid situation where everything was online and she is super understanding and really just wants to help you succeed!
I took Microbiology with her online due to COVID. I can't begin to describe just how accommodating she was with everything going on. Very understanding and quick to answer emails & very willing to help. The lectures were long but she's very funny so it wasn't too boring. As long as you do your work she won't bother you about online attendance.
Simply Horrible, Judy doesn't know how to operator a computer. The class was so post to be live be we didn't always have class. Sometimes she would just put slides up and did not run class that day. Sounds great, but it is not. I am trying to become a nurse and had to teach myself everything. I do not recommend her
Judy has very limited technology skills and doesn't know how to operate Teams or a computer. Most of the time the entire class is confused if we are having class that day or not. I registered for a live class but we didn't always have class in a live format. Get ready to be lost
Judy is a great professor. She is caring and understanding professor who's always there for her students . She is always try her best to help her students succeed. I was struggle to understand the course, and she went extra miles to make sure I understood the course. I was very glad that I had her as my professor this semester.
She is so sweet and truly cares for her students. The assignments are what is expected from a microbiology class. She is probably one of the only preofessors that gives exam reviews even though most of the time it wasnt as usefull. If you pay attention in lecture and put in work you are sure to pass. Highly reccomdend.
She is the most understanding and accomodating teacher I've ever had. The class & lab were online. Everything needed for success was provided. She has a passion for MCB and it shows through her teaching. She wants her students to learn AND succeed. Put in the work and you will receive an A. I was on the fence about taking her and I'm so glad I did!
She is the perfect prof to teach Micro. She is interesting. I took this course for the second time accelerated live online over summer while entertaining my 3 crazy boys! . I was nervous at first but she is so chill. She def wants her students to succeed and understands we all have busy lives. PLEASE TAKE HER, ESPECIALLY IF MICRO SCARES YOU!!
She is not really straight forward but other than that she is a good professor, really understanding and allows for several attempts in most of her assignments. As long as you watch the video reviews before exams and study the highlighted material you should pass the class.
Great teacher. Definitely recommend and would take again!!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
61%
Textbook Required
15%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.37 avg changeRatings by Course
MIRCO
5.0
(1)BSC1005
5.0
(2)BSC
5.0
(1)MCB2003
5.0
(1)MICROBIOLOGY
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MCB2000
5.0
MICROCLAS
4.0
MICRO101
3.5
MCB1101
3.3
MCB2010C
3.3