Class is very easy as long as you attend class and take notes. Tests are easy, she walks you through the first test, map quizzes are the easiest quizzes on campus. Highly recommend her as a teacher.

she will review everything before the test so just talk to her and she will be a pushover

Karen is very educated in her area, and absolutley overuses phrases such as "pie in the sky," "What am I saying?" and "drawrings" instead of drawings. Besides those quirks, she is more than willing to help you with material, and is a great person/prof. In a lecture with 70+ people, I was impressed that she knew my name. I'd recommend her to anyone.

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She's a nice person, but a little dull as a professor. She likes what she teaches but the material can be so boring. Tests are mainly essay, so take good notes and study, study, study. As long as you get the notes and know them you will get an A in the cla

I hate Karen at first! Then I learned to love her...she is a very easy teacher, you just have to show up and PAY ATTENTION. She's CRAZY, but in a good way!

She really knows her stuff. She's pretty friendly as well. Tests and Papers were pretty easy for a 3xx class, she grades pretty good as long as you follow the guidelines etc. Her powerpoints suck for content (text wise, lots of pics though).

Very easy class, if we could get A+'s in college, it'd be in this class. She's kinda boring and rambles a lot. You only three tests which she tells you everything that's going to be on it. And for the final all you have to do a powerpoint with like 7 other people. VERY easy and laid back class.

Easy class. I listened to my mp3 player every day in class and still got A's on all the tests. Just take notes and know your stuff for the test and you can't lose.

She comes off a little condescending at first, but by the end of the class you will really like her. No attendance, study a little for exams and get As.

It's easy to take advantage of Karen's classes because she is an easy grader. But if you turn off your flippin' MP3 player (!!! to previous poster) you will find out that she is extremely knowlegeable and dedicated to her field and has a lot to offer acedemically. Her rambling is cute--she is basically a big primitive art nerd, and it's infectiou

Karen's awesome... best art prof ever... she actually teaches... if you show up to her classes she'll only tell you vital information :)

WOW, Karen is the best. She is so excited about the subject that she is teaching, which in turn keeps the students interested. I wish all of my professors were like her. A+++

She is a nice person,and her class is really easy. She tells you everything that will be on the tests (which are all matching questions) the day before. If you want an easy A take this class. However, its also really boring. She is just a very dry lecturer. She also grades on attendence and participation. So make sure you go to class.

Her class is the easiest I've taken. Her lectures are a little boring because she's a bit monotone, but she knows a lot about her area and always has interesting info. Her tests are very easy. All matching. I definitely recommend her class.

She definitely tells you what she wants, barely ever use the text, but you need to keep a lot of notes. But this was an easy class.

interesting class but can get long. grade is based off of homework assignments and essays. only one actual essay test and the rest are just papers. if you take notes and do the readings, its a pretty easy class

Hilarious dry humor.

she gets lost in her laser pointer a lot. she is a little boring to listen to but some of the stuff she talks about is interesting. she likes to say make of that what you will and things like that but not a bad class and not a bad prof. maybe if she could just mix it up a little bit to keep the class a little more interesting.

My first impression of her was terrible. She was directly rude to students and I didn't see her smile for the first month of class. Over time she warmed up and wasn't as bad. Lectures were extremely long and boring, but tests were easy.

Karen is a professor that you need to get used to. Her lectures are very boring but she is also very intelligent and knows what she is talking about. Go to class and take notes, the tests will be a breeze.

very nice lady, eccentric, very enthusiastic about art history. grading attendance policies unfair. explains things well and thoroughly, very clear about what she expects from students. really boring lecturing but gives good information.

Odd professor to get used to. Stares a lot, has an awkward speech about her, but she knows what she's talking about! Enthusiastic about material. Put some effort in the 10pt assignments, take notes, look at the studyguide, and you'll do fine!

If you love dry humor, Karen is the professor for you. Great lecturer.

This class was pretty easy, D2L quizes straight from the book and only 3 tests from lectures and she gives study guides before hand. Lectures are easy to understand but seemed long and dull to me. Go to class and you'll be fine, but you unless you're really into art history you probably won't enjoy it.

Dr. O'Day is a very awkward individual, but it is clear that she has a great passion for art history. Class overall is easy, quizzes straight from the book with two tests straight from her lecture.

Dr. O'Day is certainly eccentric, but I personally appreciate her enthusiasm greatly. Although Dr. O'Day specializes in Central American art history, you won't see any lapse in enthusiasm for pre-columbian art history within her lectures. The class is extremely easy, if you stay awake, you'll learn a lot with Dr. O'Day.

Pretty solid professor, she is kind of different like everyone else has said but I liked her.

This class is a super easy A. There is barely any reading to do. There are 10 quizzes throughout the semester but they are all online and super easy. If you go to class and write down what she says you will do great! She makes everything easy to understand!

Easy, clear lectures, open-book D2L quizzes, and tests that are taken right from class lectures. She seems like the type of person who needs a bit of time to warm up to her class; has become much more relaxed and laid-back as the semester continues. And as others have said, she is quirky, but I enjoy that from my professors!

Sure, Karen's a little odd sometimes. But this class was so easy. Id go to class 1 or 2 times a week, and if I ever missed an activity or something, she was more than happy to let me take it home and finish it on my own time. The class drags on from time to time but you cant complain about how little effort you had to put in to earn those 3 credits

Prof. O'day is a fair teacher. She is very boring and long-winded, but her course load is very reasonable. She's very open to questions, attendance is not mandatory, sometimes she lets you off early, and her exams are multiple choice and a short essay. I recommend taking her for some credits.

karen makes her class very easy by the detailed instructions and reminders she gives about all coursework and tests. D2L quizzes are open book / 3 chances. Tests are multiple choice & essay questions. She is helpful and very nice.

It takes a bit to warm up to Prof. O'Day's teaching style and sense of humor. Once you do, however, she is funny, kind, and more than happy to help clarify or explain the information. Being that Mesoamerican studies is her area of expertise, it's obvious to see her enthusiasm for the subject matter; it's hard not to be interested in it as well.

Karen has an unusual lecture style for sure, but she gives you plenty of time to complete her very clearly written out assignments. Test are a breeze if you follow her study guides.

Lectures are terribly boring but this class is definitely an easy A. I would highly recommend taking this course with her if you're looking to fulfill a GE4 credit and get a good grade without a lot of work.

Just bring coffee. Attend class for material that'll be on the test. Do the 3 tries you get on D2L quizzes. It's a breeze.

Karen is an incredibly easy prof. There's 3 exams and only 2-4 art piecesbuildings on each. She usually has 12 mult choice and 2 longer do it type problems on exams. You get 5 skips for the class and she's super clear about what she wants. There's no reason you shouldn't be able to get an A in this class.

Karen O'Day is goofy and this class is super easy. However, class is very very boring. She is funny with her laser pointer tho, as she circles everything on the board at least 10 times. She is ver passionate about the subject. D2L quizzes have up to 3 attempts, answers are right from book and she gives page #, should get 100% on them every time.

Incredibly intelligent and a wonderful teacher. I have loved being in her class. She is also a wonderful advisor.

Absolutely take Art History 111 with Karen O'Day! Show up to her class and pay attention to her lectures -- you will get an A. The lectures are very boring, but they're all you need to get an A on the exams. Additionally, she has very easy D2L quizzes that amount to roughly 27% of the course grade. These are based out of the book. Take this course!

I totally recommend this class if you want an easy GE. Basically you just show up, listen to her lectures and pass the class. Class can get really boring and sleepy, but tests are so easy!! She has 2-3 quizzes for each unit but nothing's horrible.

Karen's lectures often go on for too long about specific points that aren't really very important, but if you're interested in the subject they can be engaging. You don't really have to show up once you understand what's expected for each unit, the end of unit review slides online are more than enough paired with the book.

Karen O'day is a very nice lady, and Art history 111 is one of the easiest classes I've taken at UWEC. She does a good job trying to keep it interesting and engaging, however the lectures get REALLY long and boring. I think you're allowed to skip 3 classes before she will drop your grade down by a letter, so attendance is pretty important.

Everything you learn in class is what you are tested on. You may be able to get by just looking at her slides, but she does have you add notes every once in awhile. She explains the notes to the point where you understand and want her to just move on. The only times I opened my book was for quizzes and class discussion questions. Very easy.

This was my first time having professor O'Day and she made a very good impression! She's very clear cut on what she's going to have on exams, her lectures are very informative and interesting (to me, at least). She is very accessible out of class, she doesn't micromanage- meaning if you miss class it's your job to catch up. Do the work A

Her lectures may not all be that exciting, but the material she teaches is super interesting! The exams are easy as well and you can earn an easy grade in that class if you show up every day and take notes. Highly recommend this professor and class!

She's a wonderful lady, and makes material easy to learn. Her class is very enjoyable, and not to mention, an easy A.

Literally the easiest college class i have ever taken. Karen is real interesting to say the least.. the lectures are very detailed and she gives you the prompts for the test so you know exactly what will be on the tests. If you want a easy A take this class.

She's a great professor overall, however, her lectures tend to be boring. You can use notes on exams, you have about 3 unexcused absences that she will not count against you, and do a few short answer questions through out the semester (in ARTH111, you work in small groups, but not bad at all; in ARTH337, you work alone). Quite easy!

Super easy exams, never homework!

This class is easier than the classes I took in high school. Karen tells you exactly what is on every test as you go through the lectures and there is always a review day before exams. I never lost more than 3 points on an exam. You do have to show up to class though to get the information on whats on the test.

Karen is very clear on what we need to know for exams. She goes through the notes in class. Print off the power points and take notes. All exams will be based off those notes. The short answer quizzes are based on the textbook all you have to do is read. Exams are taken online outside of class. GO TO CLASS TAKE NOTES, GET AN A!!!

ARTH 112 was the easiest A I've ever had. Attendance is optional, it might as well be an online class. Don't know how there are any complaints about O'Day on here because it's so easy.

Karen is a great professor! Her lectures are super boring, but she is super clear about assignment expectations. Class was super easy and you only really need the textbook. Would totally recommend!

This class is really easy. You have one week to read/watch the assigned material (30 mins max on a bad week), then post on the discussion board by Friday (about 200 words) and by Tuesday you need to reply to at least on person (about 150 words). Most topics are somewhat interesting and you don't need to know anything about art. Teacher is nice.

Karen is my favorite professor at UWEC! She is super kind and understanding, and her lectures are always super interesting. Would totally recommend! :D

Really easy class; many discussion posts (and responses) and quizzes with a three-page paper for the final. Overall, writing heavy! If you skip or miss a discussion post, you'll take a major hit to your grade.

I thought the content in the course was very interesting since I did not know much about art history. Dr. O'Day is very considerate and she clearing outlines the grading criteria for each assignment. I also found it enjoyable how enthusiastic she is about the course content, which helped me to get into the material as well.

Took this class over winterim and was concerned it was going to be a ton of work since it was only a 3 week course, however it was one of the easiest courses I've taken so far at UWEC. Professor O'day has clear grading criteria and gives you full points as long as you meet the requirements. Recommend for an easy arthistory elective!

Easily a great teacher. Her work can look overwhelming for the week but it's not hard at all even if you're not a great reader. Our last work was an easy essay and you can still remember the many things you've learned if you just did a quick recap.

Karen is so nice and helpful, she is not your typical Karen. She gives you feedback on all your assignments, so she explains what could have been better and also tells you the good part of your assignment. She is always willing to help you and answer any questions.

Super easy to do, just do the quizzes and discussions, the quizzes are long but she gives great feedback.

She's very nice and understanding when problems arise. She only asks you about material that she made sure to cover. This class is very manageable and I suggest taking it.

loved this class once you get a groove of what she is looking for in answers. weekly quizzes and a essay paper for the final relies a lot on reading and some lecturing ngl is kinda boring but gets you through your credits like how she has online student hours incase you need a question answered

Easiest class ever. Clutch

I took AH over the summer online--she assigns a "module" that would be due in a week. I would split it up into 3 parts and work on it in 3 days then do the module test on the 4th day. My only thing was when I was getting feedback on my test answers, she wasn't very clear, but that would be easily resolved by meeting over Zoom (offered once a week).

She is very nice and goes out of her way to memorize names. Very understanding. Attendance required.