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Fair, Honest, Caring. Your grade is what you put into the class. Extra credits will pull you thru. Her tests reflect only what is taught in class.

VERY NICE TEACHER WANTS YOU TO DO WELL OFFERS EXTRA CREDIT TO BOOST YOUR GRADE. ALTHOUGH SHE DOESNT CLARIFY WHAT WILL BE ON THE TEST SO BETTER WATCH OUT. STUDY THE CHAPTER IN THE BOOK AND STUDY THE NOTES. LABS ARE DIFFICULT TOO.

You have to work hard in this class to get a good grade but she does help you anytime you need it and you have to reed the book and study the notes. You also have to learn a lot for the labs. She also shows some good movies and tells good stories.

this lady is my mom and she is a great teacher! she gets so excited about biology you can't help but smile. the bio i took in high school is harder than what she teaches so if you think the class is too hard you are lazy, pathetic and never going to get into medical school.

persky is a very good teacher and i would recommend her to anyone. bio 102 with any teacher requires alot of studying but she makes it bearable.

She is nice and helpful. The only problem I saw was her organization and how she presented the material

She's a very nice person but her material is very hard i guess its not her material but you know but study her outline notes and read the book b/c alot of time she'll take questions for the tests from there but she does warn to read the book. When she says to this then you do this b/c that's whats g

very nice teacher. Hard if you don't study the book. First test is killer, then it is soo easy.

i love her. end of story. shes the best bio teacher at cod. BEST.

very helpful, tough material but she is a good teacher and will help when your struggling

She is very good, funny, a 2 1/2 class flies with her teaching and talking. Tests are hard, a lot of memorizing graphics, but she is very good.

Professor Persky is a great teacher, her style of teaching makes class easy to sit through. She does a really good job of clarifying material and she is always willing to answer questions outside of class. The material is not easy and the class requires a lot of studying, but you learn so much useful information. This was a GREAT class!

Extremely clear and encouraging. If you don't slack (summer is no time for it!) you'll do fine. Tough: a 92 is an A, 82 a B. Matter-of-fact and knows her stuff.

Awesome teacher. I took micro with her over the summer. It was a lot of information for a short session, but she made it interesting and clear. It isn't the easiest class, but as long as you study, you'll do fine. She takes the time to make sure you understand the concepts. If you have to take micro, definitely sign up for her class.

She is the best teacher for this subject!!! She has the best memory tricks and clear objectives for the class. Slackers Beware!

She's one of the best teachers I've had.

karen is an awsome teacher! if something is confusing, she will explain it till everyone gets it. She has lots of office hours and will ALWAYS help you out! She is fun and interesting. Read the chapter! Pay attention in class! SHe is fair but you do need to study. She offers extra credit which is easy. I would take her for any class she taught.

Very knowledgable and willing to help you learn, however, the way she sets up her tests can make things a lot more difficult i.e. matching with more answers than questions and the answers can be used more than once, but if you study and go to class, you should do fine.

Mrs. Persky is an amazing teacher. She really knows her stuff. She knows lots of fun trivia, and keeps the class laughing. Study her bullets and powerpoints, but you also NEED to study the book. You can get an A, but its some work.

Karen is possibly the best teacher I have ever had. I can't believe how much I learned from her. She's not easy tho, you will have to read the text book and you will have to study. She's also more than willing to help out if you're stuck on something. She got ME to finally understand the Kreb's cycle! I'd take her for any class she teaches.

Although she is the best teacher for this topic, she tended to play favorites which made learning difficult at times. Other then that she was fair and just in grading with her 92-100 A scale. Her tests are essay, short answer, and multiple choice format. She's the best Microbiology teacher at COD if you are willing to work hard.

Awesome instructor, great person, caring individual who demands you know the material. I studied my butt off all summer during this course, and my grade was evident of that. I'm a future healthcare professional and I truly appreciated the challenge this course prsented me with.

Funny helpful understanding and smart all the things that make a great teacher. Had to study a lot but sooo paid off. Reaaly wish I could take her again.

Excellent teacher, one of my favorites so far! Explains things very clearly and her handouts/powerpoints help you study for the test. By no means an easy class; lots of material to cover and you have to put in time outside of class to get a good grade (actually read the book/work on lab notebook). Take it fall/spring not summer. I loved this class!

I had this professor over the summer and loved the class. She made microbiology very interesting and I was never bored. Her tests were hard, but I learned a lot.

Professor Persky isn't an easy teacher but her class is very interesting. There is A LOT of reading and the pop quizes can be tricky. If you study hard in her class you can get an A but unless you have an entire weekend to devote to studying before the exam I wouldn't hope for an A. She's very nice and helpful and is willing to come in early.

loved the class!! it was fun and interesting! not an easy class, you must devote a lot of your time.. i learned a lot though.. shes a good teacher.. she gave out powerpoints and notes that were going to be on the test...only thing i hated were those pop quizzes and the grading scale.

Persky is the greatest teacher of all time, better than Socrates, Confucius, Kierkegaard, Sartre or Jung. She is jovial, amicable, probity, rectitude, nestor, perspicacious. She is always willing to help. She is hard, but well worth it, you will enjoy every second of her class. It is a privilege and honor to have her as a teacher. She is awesome

terrible class. tests are hard. she is boring. offers extra credit but for anyone who works during the day, there is no way you can attend it and theres nothing else you can do about it

Professor Persky is the best teacher I have ever had at COD. She rocks!! She is not at all easy. You need to study, but she makes class fun. You learn so much practical knowledge as well. She is willing to help. I highly recommend her. She is caring and compassionate and really knows her stuff. Take her and enjoy!

Loved this class!! She is very knowledgeable & passionate about what she teaches. She is a hard teacher, but that is to make you think & work. Lectures & topics themselves- very interesting. Very good at relating things to real life. Definitely not an easy class, but great teacher, learned a lot, & have an appreciation now for this information.

I took this class in summer (8 wk) it was def tough, but very fun. Persky is an excellent teacher, and makes sure everyone learns. She gives pop quizzes but most of the time un-popped them. Material is difficult and you MUST study. I studied the minimum and got a high C. Her grading scale is harder too. She is the best micro teacher cod has!

This teacher is wonderful! Not only is she knowledgable, she is very enthusiastic about the subject. She definitely kept me interested in a subject that isn't my forte. Take her. She is well worth it.

Great professor!!! She is so enthusiastic about micro and loves teaching. She is super helpful and really makes class interesting. This is the best class I've ever taken!

She was a great teacher who seemed to enjoy what she did.

She is a very nice teacher, BUT she is a hard teacher. You will learn a lot in her class, but it takes A LOT of time and studying! Only 3 people got A's. She grades on a 92% for an A. You will learn a lot, but it requires many hours of studying daily.

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE IN THE SUMMER. ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A NURSING STUDENT. She is very interesting and you will learn a lot, but she literally crams 16 weeks of material into 8 weeks and does not have any consideration as to whether you have a life outside of the course. Exams are specific and difficult. YOU WILL NEVER GET OUT EARLY.EVER.

Boring Class, Talks too much, unclear, Powerpoint slides are good. Does not cover all lectures chapter by chapter. Just selects few.

She is very helpful and applies microbiology to the real world, giving us articles to read, and day-to-day info that's very interesting.You must read the chapters before you come to lecture, otherwise you might get a little lost. Also, it's difficult to miss class at all because of how fast-paced the class is.

She is very helpful and applies microbiology to the real world, giving us articles to read, and day-to-day info that's very interesting.You must read the chapters before you come to lecture, otherwise you might get a little lost.

She is a great professor she has high demands but she will make sure you know the information. She helps students pass, and she is very sweet!! She is willing to help you as long as she see you are working hard. Love this teacher! out of my 4 years in college I can really say she was the BEST

I took this class over the summer and it is a hard class, and professor perskey goes thru everything she would in a normal semester so you have to work really hard to do well in this class, I would not take another class with it, she is helpful if you ask her. The tests were hard, but if you do the assignments and labs you will still pass the class

this class is really time consuming over the summer because it is a 16 week course condensed into an 8 week course, so if taking it in the summer be prepared to work hard for a good grade. Professor Perskey is very enthusiastic towards the subject and very helpful when you go to her. Tests were hard but do all the assignments and you should be good

I thought she was a very good teacher. She describes things clearly, switches up her teaching styles and helps when you need it. Attendance is pretty much mandatory because you cover a lot of material each class period. It is a tough class, but her personality makes the boring stuff bearable.

people who complain about persky are just frustrated. This class is hard, no matter what teacher you take. Persky is really good at explaining things, but her study guides could be more thorough. Tests are HARD. Be prepared to study A LOT if you want to pass. Micro might be easier with another teacher, but persky isn't a bad pick either.

Some of the material was difficult, but in my class the material was spoon-fed, which got a pretty annoying. She can get a little preachy and goes off into rants about certain things, but if you want a teacher to explain a concept over and over until you get it even if it makes you want to gouge your eyes out this is a good one!

1/2 way through the class and it has been one of the hardest classes at COD. a lot of self study is involved i average 4-6 hour/week and i am getting a b. some of the concepts are difficult, but if you ask for help she will give it to you. overall she is a tough, but good teacher

Mrs. Perswy is an awesome teacher. The class is hard but what do you people expect - it's microbiology! Anyway, if you study and attend every class meeting, you should be fine.

micro in general is a difficult subject. persky has 4 lecture tests(4th is final) and 2 lab exams.book is not used in class usually but definitely needed.anything is fair game.study guides are very general.she literally loves being a microbiologist and is very helpful when you need it. i would recommend her but be prepared to work!

By far the hardest class I have ever taken (I already have a bach. in business.)! She is nice but there is too much work! The class should have focused more on diseases caused by bacteria, but instead we were drawing difficult diagrams of useless things. I wish I would have taken another professor. I worked extremely hard and just got a B.

Persky is a great teacher- she's genuinely interested in microbiology and wants to share it with her students. I took Micro1420 in 8wk summer course and it was the hardest, but best class I've had at COD. Be prepared to work hard, but if you need help she's available. Definitely a great teacher, I wish more were like her!

Persky was definitely a good teacher! I was in the 8 week summer course and it was brutal. But Persky gives test essay questions before hand and spoon-feeds information. Its a lot of memorizing, but its really not that bad! you'll learn a lot of things that you can use in every day life too. I'd definitely take a class with her again if offered :)

Professor Persky is a great teacher. She is helpful; always available for help. She has office hours, tutoring hours, and offers advising help. The class requires memorizing quiet a bit of information, but if you focus on the main highlights you will be in good shape. She gives a review before every exam and those are the main ideas to focus on.

Persky is a dedicated teacher. She does make you work, but this is college, and you're expected to learn, not just sail through a course with an "easy A." She knows what she is talking about and is always willing to help. I would take her class again.

Pr. Persky is genuinely interested in the betterment of her students--friendly, passionate, silly--some ppl even started calling her 'mom'. She is a fair grader & is available if you need help. Recommended.

I had Persky for Micro and I really enjoyed her class. Yes the class was challenging (it is Microbio, I would be surprised if it wasn't!). Persky is really passionate about bio and knows the subject well. Her teaching style is refreshing-- she will lecture one day, have group learning another, and uses interesting videos to explain concepts.

This class is extremely difficult. Do not take it in the summer. Karen is a great teacher and she is passionate about microbiology. She is also helpful, you just need to make a appointment to see her. She is nice and wants to see her students do well. Tests are from the book and study guide. Also had to write a book report. Interesting class

Dr. Persky loves microbio! To everyone who said that she was a terrible teacher and her exams are difficult, you must have not put in ANY time studying because her exams are extremely straight forward; If you put in the time to actually STUDY, you will do well in the class. It's micro, its not an easy topic in the first place.

Dr. Persky is a great teacher! She is very passionate about microbiology. Her tests are very fair and you will do fine as long you you study. If you come to class and pay attention you will do fine. I took the class very early in the morning, and she can keep you awake!Take her if you really want to learn something!

Microbiology is very hard to begin with, especially that it requires no prerequisites. If you do not have any background in Biology at all, you will have a hard time, no matter who's teaching it. She is very passionate about teaching and the course itself. Very helpful and approchable. The topics are clearly outlined and the exams are reasonable.

Dr Persky is incredible. LOVE HER! Her tests are hard, but she is a fantastic teacher. She never makes you feel stupid for asking an INTELLIGENT question, and is very willing to meet after class to answer questions, or just to talk. Ask her about her day, she'll love you. I highly recommend her, I'm trying to find a class she teaches besides micro.

Micro is a hard subject to begin with. Persky takes an insanely hard subject and tries to make it a little more accessable. Her personality makes even the most boring subject matter a little more interesting. Lectures are jam-packed with information, but engaging. Be willing to study a LOT, and she will try to make it more understandable.

Material is tough no doubt,you HAVE TO pay attention to understand or else you may become lost.If you do, make sure you make an appointment with her during her office hours she is always willing to help and will not let you leave until you fully get it. Need the book almost daily, labs are fun!Test are difficult, she tells you exactly whats on them

Microbiology is a hard subject. Over half the students dropped before the end of the semester. However, Dr. Persky is very fair, but hard. This was my favorite class because of the challenging content and the interesting labs. I would recommend taking this class IF you can stick it out and don't mind working hard.

Class is pretty solid. Material seemed difficult at first but became significantly easier as time goes on. Speaks clearly and distinctly, and always asks if anyone has questions post chapters in lecture. Class was exam and quiz heavy, and Dr. Persky was super helpful with review pre-exam time. Just make sure to study and you'll do fine.

Many long, online assignments. Book report and APA style paper required. Lab journal required of all the experiments done in class. Tests get progressively harder with more written essay type exams that require a very good command of the material. Many people drop this class. This is the "weeding out" class for the Nursing program.

Microbiology is a very tough class to start with, and school does not come very easy for me in the first place. After LISTENING to what was expected from me and doing ALL of my online hw, the class didn't seem too hard. She is available for office hours and wants everyone to succeed. If you have a question ask, but being willing to work.

Dr. Persky is very knowledgeable. I start nursing in the fall and took this class over summer as hybrid. LOVED this format! Last lecture final is the hardest exam I have ever taken but there are so many assignments that my grade was so high, all I needed was a 35% to still get a B. I left this class considering majoring in micro. Brilliant teacher!

I worked my tail off but it was so worth it. The hybrid class was brilliant. I loved it because I hate sitting in class for long lectures. This way you only go to class 2 Days as opposed to 4 days in classroom version during the summer. I loved Dr. Persky! Very quick grader uploaded them to bb right away & lots of opportunities to raise your grade

I took this class in hybrid format Spring, 2015. It'd been 15 yrs since I'd been in school and was worried that starting with Micro would be challenging. The class is tough but Persky is a great instructor! You have to put the time in to do the work and have to study, but I learned a lot and found it to be very applicable to nursing and real life.

She's an amazing teacher. I'd take class with her again.

Karen is very knowledgeable. She is willing to help. I took hybrid class, and it was HARD. You have to do homework and discussion boards. But they are useful. Utilize time wisely. Tests are hard, unless you study a lot. But there is so much material. Relates it well to everyday life. Very helpful for me to take this class

Yes, this was the hardest class that I have ever taken and I take pride in my effort to get great grades. Persky is a very hard teacher but if you, YOU put in the time, work and effort, she will see that and reward you for it. This is not, I REPEAT IS NOT, a skate through class. you need to read a lot and study like crazy. She is a great professor.

Corky, funny, intelligent, challenging professor. This course is not easy but she made it fun and enjoyable. There will be a lot of reading and her test are hard. They consist of mostly fill in the blank question/short essay, which can be tough. If you see her during her office hours, she'll guide you on what is going to be covered on the test.

Dr Persky is a great professor. I loved her teaching style!! However her tests are extremely hard. She doesnt put anything on the tests that wasnt taught, but they are just very tricky questions. I would take her again. Micro is very hard and she breaks things down so we can understand them.

She's very passionate & understanding but also particular. Know APA format, & be sure to work ahead! About half of all our reading assignments & discussion boards were due in the last 4 weeks of class, plus 3 huge exams, & 2 big projects. The computer-generated tests are truly horrible quality & nearly impossible to do well on. NO extra credit!

I completely disagree with the negative feedback listed below. I loved this professor. This is a TOUGH class and it requires preparation, note taking and staying on top of what is assigned and what it due. You can easily get behind if you don't keep your lab reports up to date and simultaneously prepare for next lecture. This is college!

This class was really challenging but material is interesting. You will feel invested in this class and will learn tons. Prof Persky is always willing to help.

This class can be difficult at time but isnt every class. She very genuine and always trys her best to help the students. She also has study guides that are very helpful for the exams. Also since we have been dealing with going to online classes she is the one teacher who has been up her game, always updating us. Just do the work and youll pass!

Karen is a great professor. I have to say I think people with negative reviews did not put in the work. This is not by any means an easy class.. you MUST read every week and keep up with studies or you will not pass. Karen is very passionate about what she teaches, and is always there for any help you may need!

Professor Persky is one of the best science professors I have had within my experience at COD. If you are going into the medical field, I highly recommend you take her course. She will teach you lessons that you may take away and apply both within her class and within your future career. I would definitely take her class again if I could.

One of the best/nicest professors I've had. She wants her students to be successful and tries her very best to make that happen. The class/subject IS hard, so YOU have to put in the work to earn the grade. She is funny, kind, and teaches the material efficiently and in detail to help you LEARN the subject. She's a very dedicated teacher. THE BEST!

Dr Persky was AMAZING!! I loved her class. She was so helpful and the class was enjoyable. She made things easy to understand and gave you every opportunity to learn. If you dont want to work, then you wont pass. Tests were all on covered material and the forums were a great chance to talk about ideas. I wish I could give her a 10.

I had a great experience with related current events tucked in, taught by someone who clearly is passionate about micro. Stay ahead because you can get behind in the lab manual/book because they are easy to put off. To get an easy A in any science - read before it is taught in class, and use class as a way to learn the advanced things you missed.

Profesor Perskey was always able to explain and help when concepts were hard to understand. The way she designed the class and all the information provided helped people like me with limited biology background to understand the class. I would encourage my children to take her classes because she is very knowledgeable.

Professor Persky is an amazing professor. She always takes time to help students and give upbuilding feedback. She never discourages anyone for getting a question wrongshe instead comes alongside you and helps you grow and better understand the concept. If you are willing to engage, she is abundantly willing to help you with anything at all. 10/10

Professor Persky knows what she is teaching, and knows it's hard. She recommends biology background which I do not have. She met and emailed with me several times and was very helpful. The tests are hard because she makes you really know the topic and asks involved questions. Lab exams were easy for me - unit ones were not. You get what you put in.

One of my favorite science teachers. Gave the appropriate amount of homework since microbiology, and science in general, are very hard courses which demand a lot of time and attention in order to master them. Was understanding of student time schedules and situations, extending deadlines when appropriate. Very enthusiastic teacher who cares :)

Professor Persky is one of my favorite professors. Microbiology is a very difficult class in general, but if you put the work in it is less daunting. There are many assignments, but the homework points add up to give you a solid cushion for tests. The homework is mostly a completion grade, so it is difficult to fail if you complete them in detail.

All you need to do is complete your homework and discussions on time. She is a very smart professor and the access to the reading materials are very interesting and helpful if you take the time to read/study them. I struggled balancing this course as a summer class but would take it during school year. She always gave help when it was needed.

This class was difficult for me and Professor Persky challenged me to think in new ways and try new study methods. Persky is not only a very intelligent woman but she is also very caring and went out of her way numerous times to help me succeed. Most points come from homework completion so if you maintain that and test scores you should do well!

Dr. Persky set clear expectations regarding the course workload: the expectation is that students study on a daily basis. Her pre-recorded lectures helped supplement the course material, and she was available to meet outside of scheduled meetings. I would recommend her without reservation to motivated students who are interested in microbiology.

Mrs.Persky is one my favorite professors at COD. She is passionate about her classes, gives instructions in detailed, cares about her students. I would love to retake her classes again!

The tests are challenging but if you read the chapters in detail you will be okay. For much of the homework, labs, and discussions, you get full points just for completing them. This means although the tests are challenging, by simply completing the other assignments half of your grade should be 100%.

Microbiology can be challenging, but with effort, it's manageable. The professor is knowledgeable, and the homework/labs are mostly completion-based. Utilizing resources like Unstuckstudy alongside the textbook can help prepare for the tests.

Professor P was awesome - you just have to be ready and willing to do the work! Assignments are time consuming but very clear cut, and prepared you directly for the material. I enjoyed that Professor P was very responsive, accessible and supportive as an instructor even in an asynchronous, online format.

I'm grateful to have Professor Persky for MICRO1420. She's incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and provides detailed, constructive feedback on my every discussion posts! Her engaging teaching style makes learning enjoyable, and also she provide us the clear course schedule in starting which helped me stay organized. A great learning experience!

Professor Karen Persky is an exceptional Professor for Micro 1420. She is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and always available to help. Her detailed feedback on my every discussion board post makes learning engaging and informative. The course schedule provided at the start was invaluable for staying organized. A great learning experience!

Professor Persky truly cares about her students' success. While Microbiology is challenging, she provides all the resources needed to succeed if you put in the effort to study and engage with the material. She's very supportive and even wrote me letters of recommendation for nursing school. Highly recommend her class!

Super kind professor. Ignore the negative reviews. Hybrid lectures were harder online, but labs were great. You can still get a solid B with low lecture test scores if you finish every assignment and discussion. Lab midterm and final matter. McGraw Hill is definitely long and lengthy. Overall she's very very caring and truly wants the best for you!

300 pgs of reading per week as one stated here is not true. Take negative reviews w/ a pinch of salt. Yes, Microbio takes time & there is a bit of homework, but it's for good reason -- to help counter if you get a bad grade on a test(s). Dr. Persky clearly cares & is accessible. Show up, ask questions, read, do the work, and you'll be okay.

She is a kind and understanding person. She looked out for me and went above and beyond. The material is hard, but she knows that and does her best to aid you.