2.0

Karen Rose

Biology - Shelton State Community College

2.0
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
31%
Would Retake
109
Reviews
2.0
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.0
Clarity

31%

Would Retake

109

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I am so surprised that Dr

BIO103 - 5.0 rating

Rose is a smart lady, and she knows Biology, but she is terrible at conveying the information to others

BIOLOGY103 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B (7)
D (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(9)C(5)D(8)F(1)A-/B+(3)
Based on 41 reported grades
A: 8
B: 7
D: 4
C: 4
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (18)
Lots of homework (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (13)
LECTURE HEAVY (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Get ready to read (8)
Test heavy (7)
Participation matters (6)
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Ratings by Course

MICRO

5.0

(1)

BIO22001

4.0

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MICROBIOLOGY

2.5

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MICRO220

2.3

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BIO201

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Difficulty by Course

103

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BIO01

5.0

MICRO03

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BIO242

5.0

BIO104

5.0

Reviews (109)
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BIO103
Dec 22, 2004

Dr. Rose is awsome. This class was great. Take it.

1.0
5.0
BIO103
May 1, 2005

tests have nothing to do with what she says

3.0
3.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Oct 28, 2005

this is the first class i've ever had to fight the sleep in. it's getting somewhat better though.

2.0
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MICROBIOLOGY
Jul 24, 2006

The classroom material does not directly relate to the test material. This is a very boring class. She has yet to let our class out of time! There seems to be a high failure rate.

1.0
4.0
BIO103
Jul 31, 2006

Dr. Rose is not very great at explaing things. She is very smart, but too smart to be teaching this class. She expects you to know every thing there is to do about biology before she even teaches you.

1.0
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BIO220
Jan 17, 2007

Microbiology! Dr. Rose is TOUGH! Doesn't explain things so that you can understand it. She's too smart and tries to give all of the information at one time. Also, she does not slow down at all. I hate this class!!!

1.0
5.0
BIO01
Aug 31, 2007

Lost in outerspace....over here and over there.

1.0
5.0
MICRO03
Aug 31, 2007

This class is really hard!!!!!but,I don't think it needs to be as hard as she makes it!!! Her tests are supposed to be on one thing, and they are on something totally different. But she's the only one at SSCC that teaches Micro.They need to find someone else . I do Know that she fails about 50% of her class!!!!!

4.0
4.0
BIO220
Aug 17, 2008

This class is pretty tough, but if you are going into the health field just deal with it. Its one of the hardest classes I have ever taken , but I know its harder at UA. Study her handouts, and go to class and do all the reports and make .It will raise it one whole letter grade!!!!!!!!

2.0
5.0
BIO220
Oct 9, 2008

This class is unreal! She expects you to know everything about biology proir to coming in this class. She must think everyone took BIO103 from her. But they didn't. I have had a hard time finding anyone who has passed this class. If you are planning on transfering here for Nursing take Micro before you transfer! She the only one that teaches this!

1.0
4.0
BIO103
Oct 26, 2008

. im a straight A student. i have always loved sciences. its my field of study- nutrition, chemistry, geology, mineralogy and psychology. i have had some DAMN good teachers at shelton. she is by far the worse. her notes are worthless. they dont match the tests, and her study guides dont match the notes. she has ruined this course.

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Jan 7, 2010

If you have her as a teacher go ahead and drop the class while you still can! She is she worst teacher ever, she will not answer any of your questions clearly and will make you feel stupid. She is a very smart lady but can not teach at all! She does not care about any of her students or their grades until she realizes that half of the classis gone.

1.0
5.0
BIO220
Feb 9, 2010

Horrible class. Horrible teacher. Nothing else to say. That about says it all.

1.0
5.0
BIO242
Feb 18, 2010

Very hard class. I have taken tons of classes at UA and have never in my life had a class this hard. DO NOT TAKE HER! she doesnt help you at all & the test are impossible. I dropped the class along with everyone else. I think maybe 2 people passed it

2.0
5.0
BIO104
Apr 13, 2010

She is absolutely dreadful, if you can get anyone else at Shelton do that. I studied for atleast a week for her test and would only make a B. By the time my class ended there were only 8 people left. If, by chance, you do have her....good luck.

1.0
5.0
BIO103
May 29, 2010

She sucks!

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Jun 1, 2010

She is the worst teacher I have ever had. Do not expect her to help you at all. By the end of the class there was about 6 of us left...we started out with a full class.

2.0
5.0
BIO220
Jun 22, 2010

Three weeks of class gone, 10 minutes late has been the EARLIEST she has shown up for class. She is behind on the syllabus, but she wouldn't be if she hadn't blown almost 2 hours of combined class time already by just not being there!

1.0
5.0
BIO220
Jul 14, 2010

She is the worst teacher I have ever had!! She doesn't care if u pass and doesn't want to help at all!

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Aug 1, 2010

Worst teacher I've had in a long time! Only grades you got was the test grades.... No quizzes or work sheets.... She doesn't help... Tests are impossible... I droped the class... Along with everyone else! Don't take her!

2.0
5.0
MICRO220
Aug 3, 2010

Worst teacher I've had a shelton, and I've had some BAD ones. She is not helpful, the notes are irrelevant and incomprehensible, and the tests are IMPOSSIBLE to pass. DONT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!

1.0
5.0
BIO220
Aug 20, 2010

Very late for class EVERY DAY, sometimes 20 minutes or more. Material would be difficult no matter who teaches it. Notes are disorganized and confusing, spends way too much time rambling before lab. Lectures seem scatter brained, not clear. She is nice enough, but the woman has no respect for her students time. Take this anywhere else.

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Aug 27, 2010

Extremely hard class, had a hard time studying for the tests because her power points, and also the notes I took in class did not match up to her study guides. Avoid this class!

1.0
5.0
BIO201
May 7, 2011

The teacher is very intelligent, however, she assumes you are on her level. She has turned a basic miro class into a graduate course. She has no compassion for the student. She was late for class. This was a four hour class. We stayed an hour later than schedule stated 85% of the time. She never had the grades posted when she said she would.

1.0
5.0
BIO220
May 10, 2011

DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE!!!! Go to Lawson in Birmingham, it's super easy, had friends that did it.She is very smart but should be doing research or teaching grad school.She does not care if you get the material or not,trust me. Her notes are useless and have nothing to do w/the tests.Alot of smart people had to drop it this semester. STAY AWAY!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Jul 12, 2011

This teacher can not teach I cant hear her voice clearly,and her tests are very long I need more time to finish the test, that's why I never finish answering the questions.

3.0
5.0
BIO220
Jul 12, 2011

I feel like Dr. Rose has been rated unfairly. Yes, she's a tough teacher, but she's also very intelligent and practical. Her exams require that you not only understand the bullet points, but you understand the overall concepts. I read the textbook and took notes from it and got high A's on all her tests. Just know the material and you're fine.

2.0
3.0
BIO103
Aug 1, 2011

Rose is pretty much useless to listen to during her lectures. The only way to pass the test is to print her notes off black board (which have nothing to do with her lectures)and STUDY! i made an 89 but slept in class and read a few chapters occationally. very boring teacher too!!!

4.0
5.0
BIO220
Aug 2, 2011

Dr. Rose teaches in a traditional College style. She provides outlines and objectives but doesn't spoon feed you notes. Read the chapters and learn about all the subject matter mentioned on her power points. Labs are fun but can run long. This is a difficult class because it covers massive amounts of material but it's interesting and she is nice.

3.0
5.0
BIO220
Aug 13, 2011

1st 5 wks..Hard material,long rambling lectures-you have to self teach,but it gets better. I disagree that notes don't follow the test,they do,but you must also read book to tie it all in.Short answer questions hard,but she gives them in advance to learn.I dreaded this teacher but ended up liking her once I figured her out. She is helpful in lab

3.0
4.0
BIO220
Aug 13, 2011

You HAVE to study & read book b/c the material itself is complicated & she does ramble-especially in beginning. Material gets easier around ch.14. If you ask her a question she gives the classic"well what do you think" response,but she helps you figure it out. Made A's before this class-as of now I am 2 pts shy. Not bad considering the material!

4.0
5.0
MICRO220
Aug 13, 2011

Looking for a challenge take this class.Hard class have to STUDY DR. Rose is a very smart lady and is very helpful don't be afraid to ask for help she gives quiz every class meeting it's fairly hard test are hard to but they do come from your notes and if you pay attention she stresses the things she is going to test on so if she is rambling LISTEN

4.0
4.0
BIO220
Aug 16, 2011

Tough class, but very useful information for those entering a medical profession. Pay close attention,read the chapters, and be an active participant and you will do fine.Rose wants you to understand the material, not just memorize notes. Begin tests preparations as soon as objectives are posted and ask questions. This class IS doable! I made an A.

2.0
5.0
BIO220
Aug 16, 2011

Dr. Rose is a very intelligent professor. She knows her material extremely well. Too well in fact. I came into this class praying for a C and somehow ended up with an A in the class. On average I studied about 20-30 hours per test. You can't look at information the night before the test and expect to pass the test. STUDY HARD.

2.0
5.0
BIO103
Dec 7, 2011

Dr. Rose teaches to her own understanding,She teaches around subjects, so that you dont have a full understanding. She is too hard for an into biology instructor....

5.0
2.0
BIO103
Apr 28, 2012

Ms. Rose is a hard teacher, but I really have learned a lot. If you want to pass the class, you just have to attend and pay attention.

3.0
4.0
BIO103
Aug 1, 2012

At first I stressed out a lot due to the fact I had to study reading every note we had in class along with the chapters. You can't just read over your notes and be okay. You have to understand it. Mrs. Rose is very intelligent, but I suggest going to tutors, that's what heled me pass as well.

2.0
4.0
BIOBIO
Nov 5, 2012

She is a horrible teacher. NOT helpful whatsoever. I went to class, studied, and found taking her class useless. I would NEVER recommend her to anyone.

2.0
4.0
BIO103
Nov 28, 2012

Very hard. Tests are nothing like discussions. Lab tests are very detailed.

1.0
5.0
MICRO220
Nov 30, 2012

DISASTER. If you want to become a BRAIN SURGEON I still wouldn't prefer you to take her because her Test is NOTHING LIKE THE STUDY GUIDES.YOU BASICALLY HAVE TO READ THE ENTIRE BOOK TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING... BEWARE

4.0
4.0
BIO103
Apr 28, 2013

It is a harder class, but if you pay attention in class you will pass! she is areally good teacher!

2.0
5.0
BIO201
May 6, 2013

Horrible at teaching. If you ask a question she will then ask you a question about your question and make you 10X more confused. She is nice and tries to help, but it's not enough. I worked my butt off to get a C and that's all I could get. RUN!!

4.0
1.0
BIO103
Jul 21, 2013

I though the class was very easy. She is not the best at communicating and can be confusing at times but if you pay attention you will do fine. Labs are boring but they are not hard as well and it is an easy grade. I never cracked the book open and only studied the morning of the the test and made A's on every test. So it is not a difficult class.

3.0
5.0
BIO220
Aug 14, 2013

Do not miss class or lab. Take detailed notes but also read the textbook. DO NOT depend on her study guides. The essay questions on her test will include what she says, but she adds to them on the actual test also.

1.0
5.0
BIO10306
Oct 9, 2013

Every time I ask for help or just ask a quick question she never has an answer. She will keep you in class very late on lab days because she never allows enough time to finish. She does not give you the whole class period to take your lecture test. In other words....DONT TAKE HER CLASS!

1.0
5.0
BIOLOGY103
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 7, 2013

WORST professor I have ever had!!!!! Stay away from her! Her test are nothing like her notes. She give you more information on what you DON'T need to know. Her lab test are extremely hard!If you ask a question, you will never get an answer,she confuses you even more, and on lab day be prepared to stay 30 minutes to 1 hour over your class time.

1.0
5.0
103
Dec 13, 2013

WORST PROFESSOR!IF YOU HAVE THIS LADY I ADVISE YOU TO DROP IMMEDIATELY! SHES BORING AND ISNT HELPFUL AT ALL SHE DOESNT TEACH AT A INTRO LEVEL ITS MORE ADVANCE. SHE KEEPS YOU OVER 30 MINS EACH CLASS AND ON LAB DAYS SHE LECTURES THE WHOLE ENTIRE DAY AND LAB WANT START UNTIL 30 MINS BEFOFE CLASS IS OVER. HER TEST ARE NOTHING LIKE NOTES!

1.0
5.0
103
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2013

Shelton should have been fired her!Worst Professor i have every had.You only have 30 minutes to do labs because she lectures the whole classtime!!! She's never on time and keeps you in extra 30 mins! MY ADVICE DROP CLASS NOW

1.0
5.0
103
Dec 13, 2013

Shelton should have been fired her!Worst Professor i have every had.You only have 30 minutes to do labs because she lectures the whole classtime!!! She's never on time and keeps you in extra 30 mins! MY ADVICE DROP THIS CLASS NOW

1.0
5.0
BIO220
Dec 17, 2013

Listen to others, DO NOT TAKE HER!! She isn't helpful at all! I came to lab even on Friday's to re do lab. I still had a hard time. My GPA is terrible and now Im struggling to get it back up. Her study guide wasn't helpful to me. I wish I never would've taken her class!!!!!!!!!!

2.0
4.0
BIO103
Jan 8, 2014

This is not the professor you want to have if you aren't going to put in A LOT of study time for tests. I personally never once looked at the book, but the online code is a must have for HW. She is a nice lady but she teaches what SHE understands, and makes it difficult for the class to get.

5.0
3.0
MICRO
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2014

Dr. Rose is a very brilliant woman. Its important that you attend all classes and labs. She is always willing to help and answer questions. If you are going into nursing you need the course and she provides scenarios that apply to the medical field. I went into the class expecting a B and managed an A. If you take notes/read the book youll do fine.

4.0
5.0
BIO22001
Grade: B
May 5, 2014

Dr. Rose is a very sweet woman! Though, her class is very hard, but you must pay attention and try your very best at all times! I actually enjoyed the challenge with taking her class!! Study hard!!

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: D+
Aug 4, 2014

Not a very good teacher at all she need to go back to the study board to figure out how she can teach the class better over half the class drop her class because she cannot teach and she is not very helpful if your taking her class make sure you study as soon as you get the material

1.0
5.0
103
Grade: D
Oct 7, 2014

Drop immediately!!!! If you pass her class you are lucky!!

2.0
5.0
BIO103
Nov 7, 2014

Do not take her class!!!!!! Hardest thing I have ever done. She is a terrible teacher. She is not helpful at all and her tests are so hard! If you signed up for her class get out while you still can.

2.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2014

She is a intelligent woman, but is not clear. Hard test. Shows up to class 10 mins late. We start our test late so you may be late to work. pay attention in class do your best and you may just get a C...

3.0
4.0
BIOLOGY103
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2015

Dr. Rose is a very sweet lady and will help you when needed. She's very intelligent and tends to bounce around different topics which makes the chapter you are learning difficult to understand. Her test are hard, but if you spend time studying a few days before the test then you should be fine. Her class isn't hard if you put forth effort.

3.0
4.0
BIO103
Mar 5, 2015

Mrs. Rose is very intelligent which is both good & bad because she knows what she's talking about but has a hard time "dumbing it down". Half the class dropped. Tests were always scaled according to the highest grade. Not an easy A but do the online homework, practice problems, & study & it is very passable. A lot of self-teaching involved.

2.0
4.0
BIOLOGY103
Grade: C
Jun 28, 2015

Dr. Rose is a smart lady, and she knows Biology, but she is terrible at conveying the information to others. She is also very rude to students. She doe's not like to answer questions. She gets annoyed if her lecture is interrupted by a question. Also, her tests have material on them that she did not cover. Choose another instructor!!

1.0
5.0
BI0103-01
Grade: D+
Oct 25, 2015

Never know what she is talking about. She always go off topic.

5.0
1.0
BIO103
Grade: B-
Jan 6, 2016

LOVE THIS TEACHER!!!!!!!!!! i dont know why everyone is so mean! she was the best you all must be stupid :)

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: C
Mar 10, 2016

She changes topics often.

3.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A
May 23, 2016

She is not great at conveying information verbally in class but she is a good teacher.

3.0
4.0
BIO103
Sep 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Rose is has a pleasant attitude, however she is not the best teacher. She really knows her stuff, but she assumes that you know the material like she does. Not great at actually "teaching". She just talks the whole class time, and can tend to go very fast, and ramble. I would not recommend taking her class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
BIO103
Grade: C-
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Rose knows her stuff, but is awful at teaching and trying to get through to the class. Tends to ramble, go off topic and show a lack of concern for others time. Overall, a bad experience in class this semester.

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
BIO103
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Rose knows her stuff, but is awful at teaching and trying to get through to the class. Tends to ramble, go off topic and show a lack of concern for others time. Overall, a bad experience in class this semester. Basically had to teach myself through the online homework.

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: F
Sep 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She make things difficult, when its already easy. She don't teach what's in the book.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Oct 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Makes things more difficult than necessary. Being in the class is misery. Constant homework, quizzes, and test. RUN!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
BIO10306
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Shes a great person overall, but her teaching methods are sloppy. She is all over the place during lecture and it can be very difficult to keep up and understand her. She is super sweet tho! As long as you show up to class and do all the work, you should pass. There is a lot of studying involved as well.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
5.0
2.0
BIO103
Grade: A+
Feb 26, 2018
Would take again

I am so surprised that Dr. Rose has such a low score. If you are doing your homework and maybe even half of the studying for an exam, she gives out so many extra scale points that you are going to be fine. Just do your learnsmart homework and study for vocab quizzes, and exams you should study for anyways. Ended up with a 99%.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
BIO103
Apr 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She will work with you if you ask but still is super hard

1.0
4.0
BIO103
Grade: B
Jul 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt explain things to students well. Skips around a lot not staying on subject. Will not stick to time schedule with labs or lectures. Be ready to stay late

1.0
4.0
BIO103
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Rose is very nice and can be helpful if you are struggling, but she is not a good teacher. You wont learn anything from her lectures, get ready to self-teach. She gives a ton of homework and pointless busy work. The tests aren't terrible if you study for them, but you better study!

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BIO103
Oct 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She honestly has no idea how to teach students. She speaks as if you already know the material and she skips around way too much.

Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: D
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She doesnt explain well at all, expects you to know 4 chapters in 2 weeks. On top of that we have to know everything we do in lab

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: D
Jan 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very hard teacher. Most of my class gave up.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
BIO103
Jan 13, 2019
Would take again

Her lecture tests & lab practicals are a bit tough & all over the place. Her lectures are looonng & boring. She gives study guides but they aren't always the content on the test so I suggest you read your book. She gives vocab quizzes often & a lot about of work through connect online. Only the strong will survive this class! Good luck!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: D
Mar 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This teacher does not explain absolutely anything . You will have a hard time passing .

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO103
Mar 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't teach well . You will need to just read the textbook because she is all over the place.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She goes too fast. She assumes you understand when everyone is confused. She doesnt help to correct wrong answers you may have or help you understand why they were wrong. Grades for tests and connect are not posted in a timely manner

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BIO103
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

She goes pretty fast but doesnt mind stopping to clear up questions. She doesnt post her grades fast enough but she responds to emails pretty quickly with a lot of detail. She gives extra credit, as long as you do the online stuff and go to lab youll be okay. Tests are pretty much whats shown in her study guides. Nice woman.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO103
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

The class isnt THAT hard but study as you do with all your classes. Make sure to read your book, GO TO LAB, and do the online work.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: B
May 9, 2019
Would take again

She was understanding and helped a lot.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO103
Jun 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She's talks too fast and tells too much. Literally took almost the full time to do lab. assignments even though the assignment didn't require nearly as much explanation. somehow waste time talk but isn't clear on about her assignments.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO103
Jun 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She was very hard, the notes she gave us wasnt on the test as well as our vocabulary words and connect really didn't help

Tough grader
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher, may get off topic or ramble a bit. Study and do all assignments, you will pass. She will try her best to help you.

1.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: B
Jul 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Rose is on my top 5 worst teachers/professors I have ever had, she rambles and tries too hard to explain the simplest things and then confuses the whole class. The online assignments are rarely ever posted on time. She also lacks on posting grades in a timely fashion. None of her notes are in line with her tests or the vocabulary quizzes.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
BIO103
Grade: C
Jul 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is one of those professors where you have no choice but to make friends. Dr. Rose teaches off of PowerPoints and there will be a TON of notes. Shes a heavy grader but she makes the labs a little more enjoyable.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Terrible terrible TERRIBLE this professor made me change my nursing major never take her .

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

lots of extra credit points. helps to be in class, passes out handouts that aren't always posted on canvas. not much feedback given, or study guides. mcgraw-hill homework is a ton of busy work. kind & genuinely cares about student success. lectures can be confusing and hard to follow. check out powerpoint presentations for cliff notes.

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO103
Nov 12, 2020
Would take again

She is an amazing teacher and her class is so easy to understand. She knows how to teach and explains thoroughly when questions are asked. Would take her again, I wish she would teach Bio 201!!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
BIO103
Sep 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is not clear at all about what she is talking about and does not stay on track while teaching. I have not learned much from her lectures. Quizzes are completely different than the study material provided. I would not have her as a professor again. She does not put in grades and also gives homework before giving the lecture on the lesson.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Oh my god, run far far away from anything she is teaching. Most mistake ever. She is horrible, rambles about complete nonsense, makes even the simplest task difficult. Vocab quizzes, yeah, never seen the definitions that are on those. Homework is on stuff I have never even heard of in class. Ridiculously hard for no reason is what this is.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: A-
Sep 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

hard to understand, gives vocabulary quizzes like were in elementary, gives horrible examples, very boring

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
BIO103
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

First and most importantly, Ms Rose is an extremely kind professor, who will gladly help you if something is unclear. The class itself is very hard. Poor study guides. Hard tests. A lot of lectures. Honestly, the best thing about the class was Ms Rose herself.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO103
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you can avoid taking her class, do it.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible! All over the place with lectures, very rude worst teacher. Do not take a class with her save your money run. Vocabulary test every chapter, most vocabulary test are before she is even finished with the chapter.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BIO103
May 2, 2022

During her lectures, she talks the whole time if you don't even have an understanding. She has a lecture test that she doesn't even have in the notes. Her class is a lot be prepared not to learn anything at all.

Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 14, 2022

This professor was extremely unorganized. The material she gave us to study did not match up with anything on the tests. She talked for the entire lecture time and did not actually teach anything. We were left to teach ourselves using the PowerPoint and mastering assignments.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
BIO103
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Most of this class is lectures. If you aren't good at remembering things quickly, studying is a must. She is not very difficult the tests are just a little difficult. However, she does give study guides.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: B-
Jul 26, 2023
Would take again

took during summer in class gives plenty of points and extra credit as long as you do the hw and extra credit you dont have to pass the test. vocab test are best 4/6

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2023
Would take again

Amazing teacher, very sweet and helpful, class is a lot of lectures but if you pay attention you should be fine.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2023

She is a sweet lady, but her lectures are hard to follow. She does give vocabulary tests, best 5/9 and a 6th added for extra credit. Homework and extra credit quizzes are easy. If you know the vocabulary terms for each lecture test, you will be fine. Labs are easy, just boring. She is nice and cares about helping you pass!

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO103
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2025
Would take again

She was very attentive and responds back fast on anything that you don't understand in the class. Lecture heavy but she does give a lot of extra credit to help pass if you don't do so well on the lab and chapter tests. Participation and showing up for this class definitely matters if you want a good grade in the class.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
BI0103-01
Grade: C
Sep 15, 2025

She is very monotoned. Very boring. Takes forever to grade. Keeps you late

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
103
Oct 31, 2025

Reads off of a powerpoint, expecting you to know what is being said. Talks low & doesn't answer questions.. very confusing.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO103
Nov 13, 2025

Professor does not stay on task

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
BIO103
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

The professor offers fair extra credit opportunities and provides students with comprehensive study guides for lecture exams. Although the lectures can be lengthy at times, the material is covered thoroughly, and the professor highlights important topics likely to appear on exams. I recommend studying a little each day after class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
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