Really nice, patient, eloquenta and smart. To get an A attend all LABS, don't miss more than 3 classes (VERY IMPORTANT), complete fun zoo field trip assignment (depending on weather conditions) and study for all quizzes.

Her material coverd in her lectured are never on the test always read your book in DETAIL otherwise you wont pass her exams. The class field trip to the ZOO really helps out your grade so go to it. Also Do all your Labs its easy.

A good prof. explains thro powerpoint. only whats taught in class comes on test. take good notes. thr's a field trip to the zoo too. thats a little tough. i got an easy A n learnt quite a lot. she makes stuff easy, that stays in the head for long.

Very tough, very fair, helpful if needed. Taking her classes taught me everything I needed for chem, bio 141 and 142. Much clearer than any other teacher I have had. Hard, tough, but you will learn.

Dr. Henthorn is one of the most compassionate and caring professors I have ever encountered. She is strict but fair. She teaches in a way that inspires you to learn and to continue learning. Without a doubt a person that you need to know.

She gives good notes...

hmm...she is only fair...good notes and test is always from the notes...u do activities in class everyday..lots of group work...very passionate about biology and the tests are a little bit hard i gotta say...u need like 5-6 hrs to study for her tests...but if ur tryin to learn this is the class 4 u.

Excellent and competent instructor. Not only are her power point notes impressive, she's able to elaborate on them. Sure her tests are difficult, but if you're there to learn, you'll study and be graded fairly!!! I'll be signing up for her BIO 102 next semester. :o)

Good lecturer. Very clear with information and expectations. Cut and dry. If you put in the work you will do well. I like to know I earned my grades and you definitely do in her class.

Great teacher! Gives good notes that there is no need to read the book. If you study, her exams are not difficult. Fair with grading, explains very well. For her class you need: good attendance, take notes, and study, that is all....

She is nice and her lecture is pretty good but her exams are not really easy. It does come from the notes but you have to memorize everything in the notes. she does prepare you for four year schools professors and you learn alot. I recommend her if you are planing to study. but if you want an easy A she is not the teacher for you.

Powerpoint notes, pretty helpful in class but always has a quiz in lab. Not too bad if you study. Overall it was pretty fun.

She is a great teacher. Very scientific and logical. If you want to have clear concepts take her class.

**WARNING** DON'T TAKE HER. GRADES VERY HARD AND GIVES OUT UNNECESSARY WORK. TESTS ARE VERY HARD I THINK SHE PULLS THE PROBLEMS FROM THE SKY. YOU MOST CALL HER DOCTOR BUT SHES JUST A TEACHER. LEAVES LAB AND ALWAYS EAT MCDONALD'S.

she is the best biology teacher in NVCC. she is very nice as a professor and understanding. i like her way in giving the information that you need for the test based on her powerpoint presentation in the class. i register for her Cell biology 206 for this fall 2006 and i'm sure that i will enjoy it and i did in the bio 101 and 102.

DR. Henthorn is an excellent PROFESSOR who completed her Ph.D. in Human Genetics at UofMI in 1994, so I would tend to ignore the comments of someone who can't even look up a CV and thinks that a "teacher's" eating preferences are relevant. If you're prepared to work hard and actually use your brain cells, this is the class to take!

As a student from another college, I took Bio 101 during the summer with Dr. Henthorn. Her lecture style was very clear, her manner helpful and her class a pleasure to attend. I hope to take her Bio 102 class next summer.

I had circumstances that made it so I missed a months worth of class and she helped me to get back on track. She went as far as to ask me if I needed the textbook to borrow and lent me a cd on bio. She never asked for proof which she would have gotten anyway. She is fair but not for young chumps that still think school is free. Class isnt easy and

Very good teacher and fair.

She is so passionate when she speaks about BIO. She knows her stuf. Take her. SHe is the best teacher in the whole world

I come from another university, and I'm currently taking her class. Dr. Henthorn is a very intelligent woman and she knows her stuff (Very clear and concise.) She's fair to her students. Those who did poorly on her test is mostly because they didn't apply themselves...many prefer to be spoon fed. It'd be a pleasure if she taught at my university.

let me break it down to u. she is aight... took her in summer. 6 tests one everyweek. lots of notes. powerpoint. no book use. tests come from notes. lab is 30% of the grade. 6 tests. she drops ur lowest grade. 60% of grade. a field trip and she does makes u work 10% of the grade. u have to work to pass her class but she is not hard at all.

took her in summer, 6 tests totall one every week no final exams, tests are 60% or the grade. have to do the lab which is 30% of the grade, one field trip counts as 10% of the grade. no book use. tests come from her powerpoint notes. gives class activities and they do help to raise ur grade... she is very nice and helpful.. not hard but not as easy

Took her class during summer and ended up with an A. Her lectures are very easy to understand. Her tests all come from the lecture and she drops the lowest one. The tests are hard, but if you study you will do fine. Zoo Field trip is a bleep, and lab is cake. When you finish in lab you just go. She never makes you redo a lab question or anything.

Take notes, make flashcards, study flashcards, get B. She condescends the hell out of her students, though, so if you're easily insulted I'd avoid her. She also hasn't mastered the fact that her students have jobs, and makes a pained face if you go to the bathroom during class. She's the most neurotic woman I've ever met.

Easiest Class Ive Ever taken... wish i was still at NOVA to take her genetics class.. Her class was very informative... and learn a lot if you put in the time and effort

She is a great professor she really knows her stuff. If you are into bio by all means take her you will learn alot. I am not interested in bio at all and I still did ok in her class. I have to say this she expects you to learn, so if you are not willing to put in any effort into bio then she is not a good choice but if you are you will learn alot.

I took Bio in the summer and got a B. I do not like biology and she made it so easy. The tests are right off the power points and there is a test each week. 6 tests and drops the lowest one. Fast and easy way to take bio even if you do not like it.

She lays out how she runs her class from the very beginning. Doesn't want people disrupting (getting up in the middle of class), notes should be read more than once to understand better, and tests come from notes, lecture, and a little lab. But that is true of almost all teachers! She is a clear, helpful, and funny. Very good teacher!

Dr. Henthorn is a great Bio professor. She is crystal clear, extremely helpful, and very intelligent. Difference from other Bio classes because she has a real passion for Bio and that element makes you do well in the class. Lecture and lab were awesome. Looking forward to taking more classes with Dr. Henthorn. She is my favorite Bio Professor!!

i took her during Fall 2008. she explains the material verrrry well and gives GREAT examples relating to each topic she discusses however, her exams are pretty hard. she puts all her notes up on powerpoint and tells you to study them but when the test comes...only a FEW of the info. on the powerp. is on the exam. i got a C in her class. she does gi

she does give other assignments to help boost your grade (a little extra credit too), requires a field trip to the zoo (zoo lab-easy), and counts labs as points, and some other activities as well. On her exams I got a C, C, F, and probably F for the final but ended up with a C because she drops the lowest letter grade. Ohh and she doesnt give study

the teacher is good its the class thats hard. the tests are mostly from notes. I failed 2 of the 3 tests and still passed with a C. There is no extra credit.

This teacher will be good or bad depending on whether you're a diligent student or not. The test are hard and they come from the PowerPoint, i wouldn't bother buying the book. She was helpful during lecture but never present during lab. She has a doctorate degree in Bio and speaks/explains in that level, so its a bit hard to catch up.

Everyone gave her such bad reviews but honestly, just show up to class, takes notes, and study. I failed almost all my exams but I still got a good grade because I showed up to class and did all my online quizzes and labs. Make sure she gives you credit for labs though. As long as you try hard, she'll give you a good grade. She is a sweet lady.

she is the best teacher ever. she knows what she's talking about. i took cell biology and i end u with an A. i also took bio 101. i'm gona take gentic with her too. take her :)

We need more teachers like her. She is an ace in her field and she knows how to educate her students. One of the best teachers in the dmv area.

I took her class summer '12. Show up for every class, lab & field trip. There were 3 tests which only covered the chapters from the 2 weeks prior. I didn't really study, but got 100% in everything else and ended up with an 80%. She's very nice and knows her stuff. Although the summer is much harder, she grades more liberally.

She is extremely generous and helpful as long as you show interest and effort. I got below a B on every exam, but I still passed the class with a B because I came to every lab prepared and participated in activities. I hope I can take her for 102!

Wasn't that bad. All you gotta do is follow her instructions in Lab and you'll get an A. Wasn't that helpful though. She has a slight annoyance when it comes to questions.

I just took this class this summer. I have to say that Dr. Henthorn really made me have a new appreciation for biology. Just show up for every class ready to learn & study her power points for tests- you should be fine! She's very knowledgeable & is a great teacher overall!

Dr. Henthorn is really knowledgeable and such an amazing teacher. Biology is not an easy subject, but she explains it so well that you would understand and learn it quiet easy. Exams are from the lecture notes which she posts online. Labs are interesting, and she explains exactly what she expects from you. Very fair at grading and is really kind.

She is a very nice teacher. She is never angry, always very happy and nice. Even if you get something completely wrong on a lab she tells you the right answer and why its right and then gives you full credit.

She is very interested in her field of work. She makes you want to come to class. As long as you do the assignments, go to lab, and try on the exams you will pass. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Henthorn is boring but she is helpful. Very kind and nice person overall, she will work with you :) Tests are hard so just study everything from the powerpoints and you'll be fine. but know EVERYTHING from the slides....

Amazing Professor , she tells you exactly what you need to study for the exams, and gives multiple extra credit opportunities.

Gives tons of opportunities and extra credit. Will give you more time to submit assignments.

She is one of those best professors that I had in NOVA. The test is hard but interesting. You really really learn biology in her class. She is very caring and respects others. She is very knowledgeable. There a lot extra credits. Her labs are very interesting.

I took Dr. Henthorn for 101 and she was honestly a great choice. Her exams were difficult but if you manage to get an 80+ on all of them and participate, you should get an A. She gives massive amounts of extra credit and is very nice.

3 test and 1 final . each one worth 150 and I got 102,105,108 &99. she is amazing and give so many extra credit . No home work. lab are easy and fun .she respect all her student. understand you if you need any extra time to do your activity. highly recommended.

Professor Henthorn is amazing. The class was an easy A, I had over 1000 points out of 1000 at the end of the class. She gives lots of extra credit, flexible with material and even though it was a 5 week class, I didn't feel being rushed. She is passionate about biology and explains concepts in detail which makes the lectures interesting.

I took her 5-week class and I didn't feel overwhelmed or over-worked. I work a full-time job as well and she gives a lot of extra credit assignments, lab is easy and really just participation points, and she gives every opportunity to pass. Study your notes and read the book and its an easy "A". She gets off topic sometimes.

She gives a lot of extra credit. She also grades lenient and give full credits for lab.

Dr. Henthorn is educated and have a strong background in biology. She tend to go off topic sometimes. Get ready to copy the powerpoint slides, cause that's what you're gonna study for your exams. She posted the pp on the bb though. I actually studied home on my own, but managed to get an A. She has a thing with attendance and leaving early.

Professor Henthorn is an excellent professor. Hew knowledge is exemplary which translates through her lectures. Class is very engaging and interactive. The summer course is very dense, but the powerpoints and assignments made it easier to grasp the information. Tests were long, but reviewing lecture notes and textbook is the best way to prepare.

Really enjoyed taking Professor Henthorn's class. Attending class is the best way to get notes as slides are not always posted. Class activities always helped to solidify learning and hinted what to study for test. She offers extra credit. Overall, she is a great and knowledgeable professor!

Dr. Henthorn is an experienced geneticist who cares about her students and has high expectations for them. We had the opportunity to gene edit E. Coli, run PCR, and conduct gel electrophoresis. I would highly recommend reading the textbook. Many of these reviews seem to be from inept students who take issue with high expectations.

Prof. Henthorn, will explain in class everything you need to know. I learned that I really had to read my text book before and after class. I love the fact that she gives examples which allows you to relate in real life. If you want to learn, she is great.

I really loved this professor she's super nice, provides a lot of extra credit, and she's not so strict with turning in late work. When you send her an email she'll reply really quickly. She also grades very easily and wants students to pass this class.

She was a great professor in the sense that she gave instruction of what she wanted before the assignments were due. She does have a tendency to go on a tangent however that is because she is enthusiastic about what she teaches. Midterm & final worth a lot so do all the modules/study guides. Gives lots of extra credit & is lenient on deadlines.

Dr. Henthorn's class was challenging but rewarding. The labs were long but engaging - we got to do hands-on work like gene editing and PCR. The textbook is essential, and Unstuck ai was a lifesaver for study prep. Overall, a tough but worthwhile course.

Very sweet and caring lady who knows a lot about biology. Attendance is graded, lecture heavy, gives massive amounts of extra credit, however she shows up late a lot and could be more organized. Labs are pretty detailed and take up a while but they're not hard. Overall, great professor.