She's basically awesome. Funny. Makes extremely boring labs amusing. I recommend her to everyone.

She is very clear in her instructions. She speaks English well and has no accent. The only fault she has is that she grades the Lab Reports (50% of the Lab grade) extremely harshly! She takes off an absurd amount of credit if your whole paper is not in 'Passive Voice' and any mistake she finds she docks off 5-10%.

I had her for lecture and it was great. She made a habit of making guitar hero and dragon force references. GET HER IF YOU CAN!!!

Great teacher & class. Coop keeps it interesting & very fair. She just teaches the material very well and keeps it as fun as biology can be. Get her if you can!

Easily one of the best classes I have had since starting college. Her powerpoint stuff is actually helpful bc she post them on the web. We only had three tests including the final and she dropped one of the test grades. Really cool and laidback.

Awesome teacher! She makes biology fun and interesting. Her grading system is very fair and she even gives bonus pts. I've had her for BYS 119 and 120 and highly recommend her to other students.

She's a very cool person, and genuinely seems to be interested in her field. However, if you're a serious biology student, you may not want to take her. Just to put it in perspective: I went to class about 50% of the time, only looked at the material before the exams, and wound up with something like a 98% average. "Easy" is an understatement.

Great teacher. Had her for 119 and 120. Very enthused about teaching and wants you to learn. She'll slip in little mnemonics fairly often, usually with silly things like a clip from her favorite metal band that some how (although, sometimes far-fetched) correlates to the subject matter. No homework. Tests are a good difficulty level. She's awesome.

If you're looking for an easy A, you've found your match! I found Mrs. Cooper pretty entertaining, but lectures were comprised mostly of reading off slides (which I found very helpful in studying). You can learn a lot from this class if you want.

Easy teacher. If you know your heavy metal more than the material, you will get an A. Kidding. She give attendance quizzes occasionally, but that is the only reason to go to class. She is an easy class. Prasanna is an easy lab teacher to take at a 119 level

I enjoyed this class, mainly because I never had to be there! The class is plain and simple--read and know the powerpoints. Although you are not required to attend class, you do have to put forth a little effort to pass the tests I.E. knowing the info. presented in class and (if you're really dedicated) reading the chapters.

Great teacher! Loves biology and makes it interesting. Tests aren't hard as long as you study her powerpoints. The tests come directly from them and are all multiple choice. Easy!!

Why can't there be more teachers like her? :( She actually TEACHES with intent for her students to LEARN... something that most of my other professors seem to overlook.

I was very anxious about this semester.....until I saw professor Cooper walk in the room. I had her for BIO 119 last semester and she is SO great! Funny, smart, easy going, and could care less if you don't come to class of if you leave during. I would suggest going to every class and bring respectful to her...she deserves it. Enjoy!

She is awesome I loved her class!! She was very nice and she told you what to expect on the exams. The exams are straight forward if you just read a bit or at the least do the reviews or read the slides. She really does care what students get in the class and helps you out if you need help so if your having trouble in her class talk to her.

She keeps class interesting with some 80s music commentary that relates to the subject. Her use of powerpoint gets a little boring, though. Thankfully she puts these on the internet. PASS class is really helpful because it's a smaller instructor to student ratio.

Awesome lecturer. Had her for 120 as well. Goes into the subject, and into the philosophy behind the subject. Funny, personable, yet direct. You better learn the material. The lab practicums are beasts.

You learn more if you go to class. She gives spontaneous attendance quizzes which count as 1 pt. toward the next test. She always gives a study guide. I just wished there was extra credit for class. Overall, Cooper was a good teacher and Smallwood as the lab instructor was great!

Decent professor. Study her power points for tests and you should do fine. She always gives study guides, and the tests are multiple choice. If you are a dedicated student, you have nothing to worry about.

Great fun teacher with a metal-head sense of humor. Come to class.Pay attention. Pass easily

Great fun teacher who likes to put silly things in her slides and ask World of Warcraft or Star Wars extra credit questions. Explains things clearly and if you come to class (attendance isn't required) you'll pass no problem!

Good teacher with a nice sense of humor. Adds funny things in the powerpoints to keep our interest. Easy multiple choice tests. Gives study guides and reviews. Easy B.

Mrs. Cooper is an easy professor. As long as you read the notes she gives and show up to class, you have an A. She's easy to understand and will help if you need it. I love the funny stories and heavy metal references in her slides- it wakes the class up early on the morning :)

Very patient with students and tests based on what she teaches.

She is a great teacher, she just reads straight from her power-point. Tests aren't too hard, though you need to study.

Ms. Cooper is an easy professor. Medium - alot of material covered but she gives study guides for each exam so you dont have to study the whole chapter. Attendance is not mandatory but you get extra points for attendance through clicker points. Those are vital! They can move your grade even 2 letter scores!! Designed for everyone to pass!

She's a great Professor! She's one of the best in the science department. She's very clear on what you need to know for the tests (if you study the power points you'll be fine). She's also very helpful, funny, and nice. Definitely take her if you can!

It is very easy to not pay attention in this class. Attendance is not mandatory. Tests were pretty easy if you studied the power points and know the definitions. Overall, the class was pretty boring, but the lab was actually really interesting. Passed this class with minimal effort. Lab reports can be a pain if you've never written one tho.

Mrs. Cooper is an awesome tacher. I recommend taking her. She is very involved in the class. She keeps class interesting by throwing in little things to try and make you laugh. Attendance is not required however she does clicker questions and random attendance questions. If you get the clicker question right that adds a point to your next exam =]

Cooper is an excellent teacher. She uses clicker points to track attendance and to hand out bonus points. The tests are easy as long as you study her notes. She is very easy going and it is obvious she loves what she does. I would definitely recommend her.

Not a bad teacher. The class was huge so there wasn't much one on one talk. She doesnt require the book but it does help. Attendance isn't mandatory but it is definitely beneficial to your grade directly. She drops your lowest test grade at the end of the semester and give oaportunity for bonus points. Kelly Hodgkins is a super hard lab TA though.

Fun teacher who loves heavy metal and geeky things. She has a lot of fun stories. Text book is really only required for lab reports, otherwise you can get an A off of just the slides. I'd recommend PASS since there is a lot of material. Tons of bonus points for attendance, btw.

Mrs. Cooper isn't the best teacher in the world, but she's a nice person and very fair. To do well on the final, just study your previous tests. If you go to class and get bonus/clicker points, etc. it's really hard to not get at least a B in the class. The book is useful for lab reports, but that's about it.

Her lectures are very entertaining. She only teaches Genetics and Evolution in the summer semester and she does not teach it like her normal 119 and 120. The tests are essay based require you to know the material. That being said, they are not insanely difficult, either, as long as you read the book and follow her lectures.

Very funny. Really makes sure you understand the topics discussed. Rarely had to open textbook, everything on her tests is on her power points. Excellent teacher. Would highly recommend. Lots of extra credit too.

Great music taste.

she will make you believe that there is a god when you are spiraling into a downward slide of impending doom

She is very easy and great teacher. I would definitely recommend taking her, and she tells you what to study for the test. She has clicker questions so going to class and getting them right is a bonus.

Super easy class. If you pay attention you should pass. She gives study guides for each test. Each test has 50 questions but you only have to get 45 correct, so a lot of bonus is given. Attendance not mandatory but bonus points are given for showing up. Hard to fail.

Go to class (biggest tip!) she gives so much extra credit clicker questions and attendance "quizzes". Her lectures were the most helpful to me, I printed her slides and took notes. She "dumbs down" the material for you to understand better. Study the questions at the end of the chapters in the book, she uses test bank questions.

Just reads her PowerPoint's, but that's all you need for the tests. She's really funny.

Best teacher ever!

Mrs. Cooper is a gem. I had her first semester of Freshman year. She made each class fun, intuitive, and the environment promoted both learning and relaxed. She loves heavy metal. Talked heavy metal with her outside of class during office hours. Judy is a fantastic lady, cares about your grade, and will help every way possible. TAKE HER!!

Judy Cooper is a very laid back professor. The class is strictly tests. Attendance isn't mandatory, but it is definitely worth coming to get the clicker points. The tests are actually kind of hard so studying is necessary. She lectures from her powerpoints, but make notes on the powerpoint because she says a lot more than is on the slides.

She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.

Easy A. go to class to get a bunch of clicker extra credit. only read the book if you want to, the slides are good enough, 50 question exams with 5 as bonus so 45/50 still gets you 100. pay attention in class and go over the slides once or twice before exam and you should get an A. Took her freshman year and was totally worth it.

Quizlet is your best friend.

Great teacher. Tests are difficult, but her past tests are online, so that & her review slides are what you need to study. She gives attendance quizzes for when the class is noticeably smaller, & gives you points no matter what the answer. You get up to 25 extra credit points.. Drops lowest test & puts extra credit on tests & final. Write clicker?s

The class is basically just her reading power points. If you only study the power points, you WILL NOT pass. I would say that around 65% of what is on the exams were not discussed in class on the power points. Attendance is not required, and if you try really hard in the class you will get an "A" because of all the extra credit she gives.

Fantastic professor. If a little on the easy side. If go to all her lectures and pay attention you will barely have to study. Drops your lowest test and gives a whole lot of extra credit. Just go to class and you'll at least pass.

Show up for clicker points, the clas s fun. She drops lowest grades. I wish I didn't rent the book cuz I never used it.( everyone is ddiferent) you may need it. You can ONLY fail if you didn't do your work. Make sure you PASS lab and I can't wait to call her Dr. Cooper:) she is too smart and cute not to have Dr. next to her name. I JUST LOVE her

Prof Cooper provides the perfect introductory Biology experience. She is very relaxed and humorous. Her slides are detailed and as long as you study, her lengthy multiple choice tests are super easy. Most of the subject is memorizing so her going into detail beyond that to help understand the cooperation of units of life is wonderful.

Favorite teacher!! Shes super cool. You can go to the class for the clicker points and those will be added for extra credit. If you leave early she will say Bye to you in front of everyone though. Just show up to class and youll pass. Her tests are online and you can take them wherever you want. Easy A.

Awesome professor who loves to have a good time. Does a good job of connecting what you learn in lecture to real life situations. Clicker points are life savers.

Dr. Cooper is a very good professor. No one cares more than her, and she makes lecture so interesting!

Ms. Cooper is a wonderful teacher, but she does occasionally just read from her slides. She has a wonderful personality and does care about her students! Her test are not horrible, but be prepared to spend time reviewing the material closely before each test. She gives lots of extra credit opportunity too, so take advantage! Don't skip class!

She seemed nice from the few times I attended her class. She reads off the powerpoints and the powerpoints are really just a review of the chapter. Just read the book and you'll be okay. Each chapter took me around 5 hours to read and understand completely. But with 6 chapters per test, dont wait until the week before to start reading like i did.

Dr. Cooper was a good teacher. I skipped most of her lectures because I could never find parking, but the ones I did attend were just read off the slides. Her tests were hard though. I ended up failing my last two tests but she drops your lowest test score with the exception of the final. She gives lots of opportunities for extra credit though.

Extremely easy class. Attendance isn't required and really isn't needed to get an A or B. She gives SO MUCH extra credit.

Shes great!! Would take her again!! Shes knows the material and can give real world examples! Shes very helpful and accommodating!

She's a huge nerd and I love it. She's actually funny and knows her stuff. Tests are hard and you definitely need to study for them. No attendance, plus she uses Panopto so you don't really need to show. You will need to get an access code for the textbook to do the online assignments, but you won't need to actually read the textbook. Amazing pick!

Professor Cooper is AMAZING. Her teaching style really helps you draw connections with the material. While attendance is not mandatory, DO go to class because sometimes she gives extra credit.

Professor Cooper is arguably the best biology teacher I've had. She is very relatable, and her lectures are easy to follow. She is very friendly and typically will work with a student should an issue arise. I totally loved her Bio-120 class, and if I could've taken her again this upcoming semester, I totally would've!

Mrs. Coopers class was very easy because of the nature of her tests. If you prepare a little bit for the final, youre set. The other exams were essay questions: open resources and days to complete them. I attended the first lecture and that was all. The lab is the only remotely difficult thing about BYS120 if you take Dr. Cooper for lecture.

Dr. Cooper was a great professor. The final was pretty difficult but all the unit tests were fine.

Prof. Cooper is absolutely spectacular. Her lectures aren't always super relevant, but always entertaining, and she lets you out early very often. I stopped going in the last couple weeks because I had to study, but other than that I attended every one of them. Unfortunately, because of the department, this class is test heavy, but it's fun.

Judy Cooper is funny and super sweet at times(except when it comes to issues regarding centage lol). She has many funny story's that relate to her presentations which make them easier to remember and often my class was ahead so most of the time we ended up leaving class early.

Dr. Cooper was an amazing professor! She was very laid back and let us out early almost everyday. She planned out her class teachings out really well. Her tests are online and can be taken wherever whenever within three days. The tests were also open note so that helped so much! My only complaint is that homework is due Saturday, not Sunday.

Best professor I have ever had. The class was super easy, and everything was open notes.

She is very easy, and she is not hard like other professors. She is very chill and doesn't put a lot of load on us. Would take her again!!!!

Great teacher ! Nthing much to do in her online class exam are very easy and quizzes are very easy.

Dr. Cooper's class was a mixed bag - relaxed, with tests that can be taken anywhere, but assignments due on Saturdays. While her lectures can be hit-or-miss, using unstuck study alongside the textbook helped me grasp the material. Overall, an average but manageable class.

A true Diva, had to take her class as a random requirement and she understands that. She doesn't make the class randomly hard for no reason and understands that it's an unskippable side quest. Exams were simple, open note. Labs were literally little online games (GOATED). Girl came to get her check and I have no complaints. She ate!

Easiest class ever. I didn't go to class and finished with an A. She is great and this class is a breeze honestly. Exams are online and no lockdown browser. She also let us out early almost every day.

Easiest class ever. On the days we didn't have a speaker, she let us out like 40 minutes early with an easy online assignment that took me like 15 minutes max to complete. HIGHLY recommend this teacher if you cannot take this class online

You can tell she cares about what she's teaching. Unfortunately she graded everything towards the end of the semester and I didn't get to improve my grade since it was too late. I was hanging at a 97 all semester and suddenly I'm tanked to a 67. Definitely on me for not doing some of the work, it would've been nice to know the grade earlier though.