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Quality3.0
Difficulty72%
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Reviews72%
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What Students Say
“I am taking this prof for lab and i really enjoy it”
BIO1408 - 4.0 rating“If you do horrible on tests, she isnt the teacher for you”
BIO1408 - 3.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
61%
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BIO1411LAB
5.0
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5.0
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4.7
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Reviews (91)
very sweet lady and very willing to help with anything you need. i forgot to bring in an assignment for lab four weeks in a row but she still accepted it and didn't take off any late points. her class was very easy but DON'T MISS ANY LABS. if you're always there you're going to do very well.
She's a good teacher. She's fair but will go out of her way to help in any way possible. Any questions you have ask - she is good about clarifying things and seeing when the class is confused. Study a little for lab and you'll get an A for sure! Lec was a little harder for me, but not because of her. If anything she helped me get a better grade!
Great teacher, wonderful human being. Cares about students more than most teachers I've had. You will learn in her class; she takes time to answer ALL your questions!! Totally recommend her!
very helpful in anything you ask and very nice. lecture was a little tough, really make sure you know the material. lab was alot easier.
Karrie is an Awsome teacher, and overall person. She works woth her son in Scouts, and she is a loveable person. She is very understanding, and you pass this class with at least a A- if you put all you can into it. She is AWSOME!! i loved her class! if you want to graduate with Honors, TAKE THIS CLASS!
I'm in her class right now and I love it. I usually hate Science, but she's made it very easy to learn. She's very sweet and super helpful. Her exams are tough, but if you study the notes that she gives you in lecture then you should do fine. Highly recommended.
She is a very nice teacher. I would recommend her if you are worried that you will hate this class. She makes the class interesting and fun. Best of luck!
This is my first semester in college, but so far, Ms. Eamma is my favorite professor. I generally can't stand Science, but her teaching is wonderful clear and she's extremely helpful. I actually enjoyed her class (lab). She's a really sweet person, as well. Definitely recommend taking Ms. Eamma for lab. I'm sure she's great in lecture, as well.
AWESOME teacher. Had her for lecture and lab. Pretty easy A or B. No need for the book at all, she gives you fill in the blank notes that has everything you need for tests on it. Gives good study guides and extra credit. Only tests you on what she covers in lecture and you can have a note card during the tests. Very nice and helpful.
Ms. Eamma is an excellent teacher one of the best at TCC she really cares about her students. I struggled from the beginning of the semester because of a disability. She took time with me after each class to help me understand what I missed during her lectures. I highly recommend her. Made an A. Work hard and study you will make an A.
AMAZING TEACHER! Just go to class and you will do great. Best teacher I've ever had!
This class was fairly easy. She gives fill in the blank notes and you really dont need a book. she's kind of monotone and shows like 7 pictures of the same thing. Overall, it wasn't so bad
Very good teacher,very helpful, makes a subjectively complicated topic as easy to understand as possible. She puts a heavy emphasses on human biology which makes it more interesting. There is alot of fill in the blank notes(which sounds easy, but its A Lot to remember) Offers extra credit
She's awesome. Not a fan of Science at all, but she really is great. Tiny little woman. Small voice. Show up and you'll do great. If you dont show up. you can still pass. if you wanna make an a-b go to class.
This teacher was O.K. Although she is very friendly, you need to study her notes carefully if you do not want to fail. Lab was definitely more enjoyable for me with another teacher and a lot easier.
I HATE biology, I always have and always will. That said I could actually find myself interested in class. She doesn't look like she's going to be an awesome teacher, she's little, meak, soft spoken. But she's good. she knows her stuff and can teach it well. Very helpful, and just all around good person. I totally recommend Ms. Eamma for lab or lec
One of the best teacher's I've ever had. Had her for both lab and lecture. I'm not a science person, but she's very easy to follow and understand and very nice! Definitely recommend her.
A REALLY great teacher! She makes the subject understandable and somewhat fun. She understands this is NOT a major's class and gives you a good understanding of the subject. Gives lots of notes, lets you use a front-back notecard on the test. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! They are videos and it really does make the difference. I'd take her again :)
Have her for lecture and lab. Excellent teacher, fun, understandable, helpful, everything you'd like to see in a teacher. Gives you pre-printed notes in lecture. Lets you bring in a notecard (Front and back) to use on tests. You do still need to study for her tests, have an A+, but I still learned a lot. Wonderful teacher, I highly recommend her.
It is always awesome to have a teacher that likes to teach. Eamma wants her students to understand the material covered because it affects us. She gives lots of EC opportunities, study guide for the test, and you can use a note card. Buying the book is optional since you have the outlines. Take her if you can.
At first her class starts out easy. Then she starts cramming stuff in to get it in on time. I didn't like that. Over all she is still a good professor. Had her for lab and lecture. I didn't feel her study guides were very helpful. Made an A.
She was alright. Not completely easy like some of the comments I've seen. She was just O.K., you have to at least study the notes, which her notes are thankfully easy to follow.
Her tests were incredibly difficult, I though I understood what was going on but the test questions are not from the review. Questions are worded weird. I'm glad others had such an easy time with her, I sure didn't. And I never missed a day of class.
Honestly, she was not easy and I honestly would not recommend her to anyone . She would put some questions on the test that were not discussed in class, in her notes, or in her reviews.Her tests are long, especially her final.In order to get 5 points extra credit, you would have to spend several hours watching videos in the library.
I loved this teacher! She was so awesome. She has outlines for every class lecture, so you really don't even need to buy the book. She is so nice and always answered everyone's questions. I would most def recommend her. She knows her subject so well and teaches it to where everyone understands. If you study and attend class, you'll do really well.
Awesome lady. Very nice person. Shes very smart and knowledgeable. Tests are fairly difficult for a non science majors class.
I cannot say enough good things about Mrs. Eamma. She is SO nice and helpful. Her classes are pretty cut and dry, not too complicated. She is willing to work with you if you need it. Great teacher if you have no interest/knowledge in Biology. Love her.
She is AMAZING! Her lectures are clear and her labs are great. You have to study though. Her notes are so easy to follow. I would take her again. I didn't make an A but only because I'm bad with tests. Her tests make you think but overall AMAZING teacher. She will help and is quick to respond to emails. I'd suggest taking her lecture and lab.
Took her lecture and lab. Great teacher. No homework. Lots of extra credit. Fill in the blank notes for lectures. If you can understand and remember the notes, the tests are easy. Labs are fun and you get out early every lab.
She's good just study
She has fill in the blank notes, she has no work besides tests. If you do horrible on tests, she isnt the teacher for you. I had her for Lab also but didnt really understand anything she taught all semester. Not a good pick for a Biology Teacher, if you dont like tests with no other work included.
She was a wonderful teacher for both lab and lecture. She provides outlines to fill out as you go along with PowerPoint presentations and as long as you know the stuff on the outline you will ace the test
For a NON Science major course, this was not the easiest. I disagree with above comments about only knowing outline. Not True. Take her for lab but take somebody else for lecture. she also has a problem controlling people who like to whisper and talk during class to friends. It gets distracting.complaining to her does no good. sweet lady though
Very Helpful teacher. She will repeat and explain till you get it. Just ask. She is a smart lady that enjoys biology.
Mrs. Eamma is a wonderful professor. She is highly organized,very friendly, and very passionate about teaching. For non majors she can be a little challenging,but if you are a non major that probably means you may often think of science as challenging. You will need to study for this class, no getting around it. I had her for Lec & Lab
Prior to taking this course, I went on rate my professor and decided to take her class since she had pretty good ratings. Boy was I wrong!The outlines weren't helpful when it came down to the test and this class seemed to be more difficult than it should be. Mind you,I went to class everyday and am a straight A student.Don't take her.
Takes job too seriously and expects a lot especially during first month. Book is necessary and so is attending class.
Overall I would say she is a good professor however the class itself is challenging
After having her im switching to being a science major. Her class was interesting, her tests were manageable and she offers extra credit. I had most struggle the lab, but i hardly studied and still made a B. Just go to class.
My sister had her and told me to take her, and I'm so glad I did! Biology isn't a fun subject in the first place, but she does a good job at making it interesting! Fill in the blank notes, multiple choice tests, and extra credit opportunities all semester! I took her lab, too! I got an A in both, but I had to work for it! Highly recommended!
She is very informative and makes it interesting but she gives only tests and they're super tricky, you must work hard in order to get an A. Her lab is really good her lecture was dreadful. She's a nice lady though
PROFESSOR EAMMA IS A SUPER NICE LADY. SHE IS VERY HELPFUL BUT HER TESTS ARE BEYOND HARD. I WILL BE TAKING HER AGAIN. I DONT THINK I CAN PASS BIOLOGY WITH ANY OTHER PROFESSOR BESIDES HER.
Her: She's a nice woman, very helpful. Class: Moves quickly. Interesting. Fill-in-the-blank outlines, just print and bring. High book use for studying. 4 tests plus final, no mid-term. Extra credit and 3x5 index card allowed on all but final. Lowest grade replaced by final, if higher. Highly recommend.
Awesome teacher, took her for 1408 &1409 BIO -extra credit, 4 exams, FUN lab, DONT NEED THE TEXT BOOK, Her power point is enough, DO NEED the lab book
She is a GREAT BIo instructor! I really loved her class!! She does fill in the blank notes and tests straight from the notes! She gives extra credit opportunities for every exam! Take her if you can!
Boring lecture
She is very nice teacher and smart, she will give extra credit, but the material is very hard so you will need to not miss class and read every day
She is an older lady that is rather quiet. She would expect you to do most everything by yourself, but do occasionally answer questions. Not much of a social person, rather a person who only answers when you ask. Tests are very difficult, and the lecture gets hard. For you to understand what to do in lab, you MUST learn from the class.
Every class you do a fill in the blank outline and go along with a power point. If you learn like that I'm sure you would like her. I struggled really badly in this class. you MUST read the chapters and do a lot of studying on your own time. The tests (4) are your ONLY grades and they are very hard!
I am taking this prof for lab and i really enjoy it. I have got A's and B's on every quiz even though I've just barely passed tests with a different teacher in my lecture class. Every day 5 minutes before class she goes over material that will be on the quiz, which helps a TON. I don't know what kind of a lecture prof she is, but take her for lab!!
I tried really hard in this class but still failed and I am having to retake it next semester. The only grades you will have are 4 tests, the lowest test grade will be replaced by your final exam grade. I never made higher than a 64 on the tests even using a notecard, which she allows you to use on each test.
I had her for lab and lecture and I barely passed. I studied for hours and even had a friend in the class who would help me study, but when taking the test I'd still be clueless. She's not very exciting to listen to, and her notes are fill in the blank. She lets you use a note card on tests though. If you take her, its not going to be easy.
Prof. Eamma was extremely helpful. The thing is if you don't ask questions or your doubts when she finishes explaining something, you might feel a bit lost. But,just go ahead and do it; after she's done explaining or after class, its worth it and she'll really help you. Easy lab quizzes, goes over everything before the quiz and finals are awesome!
Very sweet older lady. Posts fill-in-the-blank notes online and lectures using visual PowerPoints and videos. Gives great examples. If you're going for an A, get the textbook. If not, pay attention in class and you should do fine. She lectures the entire period, so be on time. Always willing to answer questions, but easily falls behind. M/C tests.
Outlines are given for lecture fill-in-the-blank style, which for someone like me made it easy to zone out of. Never used my book, though im sure if I had my grades would've been better. Lets you use a notecard on the tests and provides extra credit opportunities each time. Pretty straight to the point class
While she's not the most exciting lecturer, she's perfect in lab. She's super caring and eager to help everyone in the lab. She makes herself constantly available for help and her lab class is really a lot of fun. My ultimate recommendation would be her for lab and Cash for lecture. It's the perfect combination and I did really well in biology.
Ugh, she makes you feel like you do not know what you are doing and very minimum grades are given (all test). Only good thing is the extra credit, and I will pass on taking her again.
I took Mrs. Eamma for 1409 Lab and she would take off points for everything on the lab quizzes, she is a tough grader and most of the time she seemed lost during lab. She said she would review before class for our quizzes but she rarely did what she said.
Direct, encompassing of the course material, and encouraging of the use of the material outside of class, even for non-science majors.
Professor Eamma is a great professor! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about biology. Although this class is very lecture heavy, the labs are fun and engaging. Professor Eamma is very caring and eager to help her students succeed. I would recommend taking her for both lecture and lab!
She a little soft spoken, but she's a great professor. It's a science class so you still have to study outside of class. She offers extra credit, but you have to work for it. She's a very sweet lady, but a little disorganized in her material scheduling.
She is a great professor and very understanding.
This was my second semester taking professor Eamma -she is one of the best teachers I've ever had! She is very passionate about teaching and really cares about her students. She is great at explaining difficult topics. Although this class is lecture and test heavy, I recommend her 100%!
Notes are fill in the blank, and the tests are the hardest things ever. She moves way too fast so if you zone out for 2 seconds you will not pass.
Eamma does a lot of lecturing. She gives you outlines to fill in the notes. She doesn't really teach what is on the test. The test are very hard and graded toughly. If you are not taking this to become a biologist do not take her. She gives a little extra credit but not much.
Shes not the most exciting professor but she works really hard to make all the information make sense. She understands that the class is for non-majors and doesnt have any unrealistic expectations. Gives lots of opportunities for extra credit. SHOW UP TO LECTURE AND LAB or you will undoubtedly fail. For lecture, no assignments except for tests.
She is a great professor, but she isn't easy, you have to work for your grade. Her lectures aren't the most exciting thing, but they're good and very informing (Fill in the blank notes - moves fast though). Her lab's are super easy compared to the lecture, and don't skip class! Her tests are very hard, pay attention and study, you'll be great.
A very sweet teacher that will help you whenever you reach out to her! She gives plenty of extra credit and will let you use one notecard on the test. DONT SKIP, espeically the labs. She gives a great outline of the notes, and a very detailed study guide that is true to the test. Study and you will pass, Miss Eamma does alot for her classes!
I loved Professor Eamma, she is smart and caring, Labs were great! She also allows 1 note card to be used on exams and all answers come from lecture notes/outlines! Easy A, I wish I could've taken her for Bio1408 as well but seats were taken
She grades you by quizzes and test. She gives you an online to follow during lecture but you have to go home and read the book and study a lot. She doesnt give much extra credit. She rushes through lab and we run out of time. You wont learn much in lab and have a quiz at the beginning of every lab.
Funny. And helps you everyway possible
The class is for non science majors and she teaches to that level, not very difficult if you show up and put some effort in. You could probably get by without the textbook since she provides lecture outlines to fill in during class. She gives good test reviews and lots of extra credit. No reason not to make an A. Wish I could take her again!
Mrs. Eamma is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is one of the most caring teachers and will help you with any questions or concerns. Her class is lecture heavy but she prints out note outlines with blanks you fill in. She never tests over anything she did not go over. Her tests are easy if you study and she lets you make a note card.
one of the sweetest professors i've had. some ppl complained bc of proctored exams since they couldn't cheat??? it's honestly so immature. she won't test you on anything she didn't teach. makes outlines with fill in the blanks for you and also allows a note card on lecture tests, not lab. there is extra credit available for every lecture test!
She is so sweet! She really cares about biology and her students. The tests are a little hard because they are so detailed, but her notes really help. She posts videos on every lesson AND lab so you can watch them back on your own time & you can also attend live lectures. I would 100% take her class again.
I had her for lab and a different professor for class. She helped us understand the material that we didnt understand from the class portion. Very kind and caring professor. She really wants you to succeed. 10/10 would recommend!
She is very caring and wants you to succeed. She is clear on what you need to know for tests and answer questions. She gives weekly quizzes in lab and lecture which she basically gives mini reviews for and helps out so much. Tests were around 70 questions but she gave detailed reviews for them. You just need to study to succeed. No homework given.
She was AMAZING!! A quick and easy quiz as a review of the last lab that she would correct and give back to you to use as notes. Before the review quiz, she would review the previous lab and answer any and all questions. Lab was explained very well and she made sure everyone understood every step of the way. Vary kind person.
Decent teacher, the lab was very hands on but lectures were her just reading over power points, you'll do fine as long as you take notes and study. You can bring a index card on test which is very helpful
I had professor Eamma the past spring and I really liked this course better than 1408. I have to say that for lab, we got to go to the Botanic Garden and the Zoo. She is really kind and wants to give students as many grades as possible. Watch out for her long tests, but if you put the time and effort to study, you will do great in this course.
I had Professor Eamma in the fall for Biology 1408. She was a really good professor, she really cared for her students, and she had amazing lectures. I learned something in the class that I didn't think I would know. Watch out for her long tests, but you should pass if you study and attend class.
I had Professor Eamma in the spring also for Biology 1409 lab. I really enjoyed the lab part; however the last few labs in the course were fun but also challanging. I missed one lab due to an illness, when you miss a lab, you won't get credit for that lab quiz. She really cares about her students. We even got to disect a pig.
Professor Eamma is amazing!
I am convinced this professor was giving me bad grades just because i didn't attend class for the lectures. i studied and had notecards for every test and no matter what, i always failed them despite being CONFIDENT i passed. do not take her classes because she lacks empathy for people who can't attend class.
Never again, half the class was struggling.
The review about her giving bad grades for not going to every class, very true. She also speaks very quietly and it's hard to hear her which makes her lectures not very interesting and hard to pay attention to. Expect to teach yourself on your own time outside of class.
All the poor reviews are slackers! Just show up to class and put in some effort and you will do well. The best biology professor I have ever had, legitimately made me interested in the subject even if its not closely related to my major. It is important to attend lecture and class, it should be no surprise you will get a better grade if you do.
Very hand on in lab which was fine. Lectures were fully lecture and boring, she does give you a print out for notes that helps attendence is important. She is very passionate about the class but it is pretty boring
She's a great and easygoing professor who offers plenty of extra credit and even allows a notecard for tests, which is great for a non-major science class. The only downside is the two required assignments at the botanical gardens and the zoo, which each took around 3 hours and can be unreasonable for busy students.
great class, barely any homework but grades depend a lot on lab quizzes every week
shes a great proffessor and very kind, the class is mainly graded on quizzes and tests which are fairly easy if you go over lecture notes which she also provides
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
61%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.07 avg changeRatings by Course
BIO1411LAB
5.0
(1)BIOLOLAB
5.0
(1)BIO1301
5.0
(1)BIOL1409
4.7
(12)1408
4.5
(2)Difficulty by Course
GEOL1301
4.0
BIOLOGY
4.0
BIO1408LAB
3.8
BIO1408
3.2
BIOLOLAB
3.0