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Karyn Alme

Science - Kennesaw State University

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Quality
3.6
Difficulty
32%
Would Retake
311
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Quality
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Difficulty
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Helpful
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Clarity

32%

Would Retake

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What Students Say

This class is an easy A

SCI1101 - 2.0 rating

Professor Alme is known for being a tough teacher

SCIENCE1101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

41%

Textbook Required

66%

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Reviews (300)
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SCI1102
Jun 4, 2008

This professor is very passionate about what she teaches but does not always get her point across very clearly. This class is not impossible with a LARGE amount of studying but it is definitely not an easy "A" or "B" for that matter. If you care about your GPA I wouldnt recommend taking this class. She is new at teaching and IT IS OBVIOUS!!!

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SCI1102
Jul 5, 2008

Oh! My Goodness! I am currently taking this Professor, and I can hardly wait for the semester to END! So far, I have an A avg. in the class, so I do not speak grudgingly. This lady must not have a life outside of class; she talks just to hear herself talk, and much of the time her lectures exceed class time. Simply put, she is there to show off

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SCI1102
Jul 5, 2008

RUN! Take someone else, she is simply too inexperienced; she has a point to prove, and it comes at the expense of the students. Take someone who is more experienced and secure. Clearly, everything is about her. She is very inconsiderate, and she acts as if this is a higher level Sci course. RUN! RUN! Run!

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SCI1102
Jul 10, 2008

She's passionate about teaching and is very knowledgeable about science/the environment, and I think that's what makes her class interesting. I learned a lot. She tries to get to know her students, and her tests are VERY easy. She covers lots of info, but the tests are NOT hard AT ALL if you just study a little. She gives quizzes for bonus points.

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SCI1102
Jul 10, 2008

People complain that she goes a little too fast in class, but she puts the powerpoints online, which is what I used to study for the tests. You don't even need to take too many notes in class. She tells you certain things will be on the test, and that's all I really wrote down. Other than that, just study the bold words on the powerpoint.

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SCI1102
Jul 15, 2008

I absolutely loved her. I almost dropped it the 1st day b/c she takes a basic Science 1102 class too seriously but she really loves it and made the subject extremely interesting! She does have tons of powerpoint slides but she will give you test questions during the lecture & all questions on powerpoint in a different color u need to study & know!

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SCI1102
Jul 18, 2008

Teacher is tough but fair. Expects a lot from students. Enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable. Very willing to help out students between classes. Class was full of powerpoints and videos. Tests were multiple-choice. Expect to spend time studying, but to learn a lot.

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SCI1101
Sep 22, 2008

I had Prof Bowers as the SCI 1101 and when he got ill they got this woman to come in and take her place. Prof Bowers did not require a textbook, she does. Prof Bowers allowed us to do extra credit which some students have already done, and she won't accept it. She won't even post the PPT slides before class so I can use them with onenote.

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SCI1102
Oct 12, 2008

Please... the people who rated her high must be relatives. She likes to talk on and on and likes the sound of her own voice. She is not willing to bend for any extra points. So if you have the integrity to go to class and get your grades honestly, TAKE ANOTHER PROFESSOR. My feeling is she is in this for her not for you.

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SCI1101
Oct 14, 2008

Very organized and interesting. She did offer one extra credit assignment as well as few in class quizes for extra points(you won't know it unless you come to class). She does cover a lot of material but everything you need is on PPT. I did not have a book and did well just reviewing her notes. Very helpful. Does not check attendance.

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SCI1102
Oct 15, 2008

Two things: She relases the PPTs after she lectures which is really annoying and she likes to ask trick questions on the tests. For example: "which is not an example of ....?" and all the answers are examples of "..." She is really excited about the subject matter which is nice though.

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SCI1102
Oct 27, 2008

First of all she thinks she is teachng an upper level science class which she is not. Second this was a science requirement of KSU when I tranferred.Not sure why. If she was the only impression I got regarding teachers at KSU it would be a poor one. For a CORE science class she made it pure torture.If you are a freshman take someone else!

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SCI1102
Nov 6, 2008

Boring class but super easy. She likes Science but I am just required to take it and listen. Study the powerpoints VERBATIM and you have an A. Pure memorization.

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SCI1102
Nov 7, 2008

She is Buffy in that perky lil way (had Buffy been a teacher). Tough because of the memorizing. Loves her subject! Sometimes boring and she goes soo fast. She tries hard to get smiles out of you in a fledgling stand-up comic way. But, she is just cuteness though. Memorize those mega powerpoints and you will be just fine.

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SCI1101
Nov 7, 2008

I had her for an 8am Saturday class that seemed to drag on. I don't think she made the subject very intereseting, but she was spunky. Her tests were tough, she taught from her PPTs and the book, but her layout gave me a hard time. 3 tests made up of multiple choice, fill in the blank, matching, and very confusing T/F. Nice lady though.

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SCI1101
Nov 8, 2008

I would not tell my worst enemy to take Prof. Alme! She is by far the worst teacher that I have ever taken at KSU! She gets off track at times and refuses to give students any assistance other than 2pt extra credit quizzes.

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SCI1102
Nov 9, 2008

This teacher has no clue how to use powerpoint. She doesn't use the book all that much, most of the info is from the notes she gives out in the form of powerpoint. Must spend hours reformatting each 55+ slideshow before you can print or study them. Most of the text is not in the slide view range and she packs up to two pages in the notes section

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SCI1101
Nov 9, 2008

I was not happy about science class being mandatory for all students but I really enjoyed this one. It is challenging but very interesting. Lots of material to memorize but just study the powerpoints and labs. Extra credit does not give you too many points so you need to do well on the exams. Very nice teacher. She does want you to do well.

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SCI1101
Nov 11, 2008

This teacher is the worst! My class was stuck w/her after our original teacher became sick & could no longer teach. Her tests are ridiculous. She has LONG Power Points (50+ pages). She tests from those, lectures, book, AND labs with NO study guide. You have NO CLUE what she's going to ask. She also talks to the class like they're her kids. Don't d

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SCI1101
Jan 9, 2009

Prof Alme took away my ego when it comes to school. I am an A and B student and made no less that a C on anything in the past 2 and 1/2 years! I made a 54 on the 1st test and a 46 on the 2nd! No study guide, No Extra Credit, No Clue what is going on, 50+ page powerpoints, 7+pages/day notes, Class seems like a prison cell. ETC.

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SCI1101
Nov 22, 2008

Worst professor I have ever had. 2 tests and the final. Waste of money and waste of time. I am an A student and Im getting a C. DONT TAKE HER. No study guide, no review, no extra credit. no nothing. Too much info covered in 3 tests.

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SCI1101
Jan 12, 2009

I was stuck with her after original teacher got sick. She should not be aloud to teach. All she does is read from power points. Talks to us like we are 7. If you ask for help she acts like its our fault and won't help. She won't even answer your questions she just went in circles. In the end I worked my butt off and studied daily for a C.

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SCIEN1102
Jan 16, 2009

She's a great teacher who's very helpful and cares about her students. There's a lot of material, but she gave me help when I asked for it. I'm a C-Average student and got an A in this class. I learned a lot about science. If you study, you'll get an A.

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SCI1101
Feb 15, 2009

Everything you need to know for the test is on power point and labs. She also may ask some questions about movies that you'll watch in class. I didn't have book and did not take notes. It helps though to come to class because she gives few quizzes for extra credit and her lectures help you understand the material. Really nice teacher.

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SCI1102
Mar 25, 2009

If there are any smiley faces on these ratings it is because she put them there. She is condesending and a know it all. If you have a good GPA,she will ruin it for you. She is out to prove a point. DONT TAKE HER!!

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SCI1101
Apr 9, 2009

Study power points and labs. You'll do fine. Great teacher!

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SCI1101
Apr 22, 2009

DON"T TAKE HER!! I've made all A's through college and a C in her class. Her lectures are boring and her tests are extremely hard. You pretty much have to memorize the book to gget an ok grade in the class and the labs are on the test, I DON'T advise taking her!

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SCI1101
May 8, 2009

This teacher is horrible. Her lecture consist of her reading off the powerpoint slides. She talks to the very last minute of class and expect you to know EVERYTHING in the book because she says it's all fair game for the test. Never take her again

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SCI1101
May 12, 2009

this professor cannot teach. i didn't understand anything whenever i went to class and all she did was read off the projection screen. the tests are unbelievebly hard and she tells you to study things that are not even on the test. i would not recommend to take her.

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SCI1102
Jul 25, 2009

THis is the most boring class of all time. I know that science isn't too exciting, but she reads word for word off of her power points. The lab take forever and the tests are alot harder then she leads you to think. If you can don't take her, but if you have to do the work and you will survive.

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SCI1101
Jul 27, 2009

This is a difficult class, but it is college. She is tough, but fair. BTW, she did not create the labs. I don't know why everyone is blaming her for those. As for being a "know-it-all," she's a college professor. Just go to class and don't expect to fall backwards into an A.

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SCI1101
Oct 28, 2009

Mrs Alme is a fantastic teacher that actually likes what she teaches. If you need a study guide or can't handle taking lots of notes, or think the labs are too hard, DROP OUT OF COLLEGE!! This isn't high school. My only complaint with this class is that she almost over-explains things.

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SCI1101
Nov 2, 2009

This class was fun. I didn't get an A, but I enjoyed coming to her class. She made it interesting and honestly I couldn't have asked for more. I didn't do the labs, but I got the grade I deserved. She always encouraged me to do better and she knew I was able to do so. If I could re-do it I'd make an A for sure.

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SCI1101
Nov 2, 2009

Prof. Alme made this class very interesting. Her class is difficult but she is always there for u to help u. You can sit down with her after class. BTW, I'm an international student. If I can get B for this class, then you can get A. Don't expect to get A for doing nothing.

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SCI1101
Nov 2, 2009

Not even if you are out of choices. Just take another class and wait for a real teacher. She is hard, useless and classes are boring. She will only read the slides, tons of slides. She will ruin your GPA. She is the only teacher I have received a B (89) how about that!!! Please don't make a mistake wait for another teacher.

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SCI1101
Nov 2, 2009

never take her

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SCI1101
Nov 4, 2009

BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD

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SCI1101
Nov 4, 2009

EASY A

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SCI1101
Nov 4, 2009

BEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. DON"T EVEN SHOW UP. THERE'S NO GRADES AND ATTENDENCE ISN'T NECESSARY. EASY A.

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SCI1101
Nov 8, 2009

Reads DIRECTLY from the PPT but almost none of what's on them are on the test.never gives a study guide or tells you whats on test. extremely difficult. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU CAN AVOID.only 4 tests, that's all. Probably going t o fail this class.

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SCI1101
Nov 23, 2009

If you want to take a satisfying cat nap, take this class. Nyquil doesn't even work this well.She does not teach, just tells us every class that we are destroying the planet PUH LEEEZZE

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SCI07
Nov 30, 2009

Professor Alme is not very helpful. Her ability to deflect when approched by students wanting help is nothing less than phenominal. She should rethink her career choice. Education is not about see how hard you can make a subject,it is about seeing how understadable and how resourceful you could be.Say less & be more understandable

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SCI1101
Dec 8, 2009

Professor Alme is very passionate about her cause. With that being said we focused primarily on how humans are destroying the earth but were tested on seven chapters. We spent about 6 weeks on chapter 1 then on the last class we had to cram in 2 chapters Everything is "fair game" 4 tests which causes more anxiety than anything not good for sat cl

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SCI1101
Dec 8, 2009

Just go to class and pay attention. Don't get derailed by student discussions. She's not kidding about EVERYTHING being fair game. Pay attention, take notes, and read the book!!! Don't expect an easy A, but don't write her off, either!

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SCI1101
Jan 6, 2010

An environmentalist who attempts 2 force her personal beliefs on the class She does not give any credit for attendence or labs When she became fraustrated with the attendence n her class (approx 75 everyday 200 on test day) she begin 2 talk n circles about the importance of attendence No credit for attendce, no show Notes hard to follow!Worse ever

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SCI1101
Jan 7, 2010

plz-plz-plz donot take or you r going to fail i have already. might be your turn if you take her and she has max. student failing in her class in KSU

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SCI1101
Jan 7, 2010

SHE IS BORING SO DOES HER CLASS... GO TO CLASS IF YOU FEEL LIKE "HAVING MORE OR ENOUGH NAP"

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SCI1101
Mar 24, 2010

Easiest class I've taken at KSU. Lecture isn't the most interesting but she gives you the Powerpoint slides to review on your own time. Study those and read the book and you'll get an A; this is an intro science course after all, not electrical engineering. She's pretty cool to talk with as well. No excuse to get less than a B.

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SCI1101
Mar 25, 2010

She will treat you all like you are the cause of the environmental downfall but will not say what she is doing personally to improve the environment. No study guides. Will assign extra work on top of the labs then expect you to know it for the test. Great for high school, not for the University level student. AVOID

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SCI1101
Apr 7, 2010

Good teacher. Knows the material & is passionate. Offers outside help (SI & online info) and is clear of what is expected. If you pay attention, read the labs, and study, you will do great. FYI reading the labs is all that is necessary, I didn't do any and made all A's & B's!

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SCI1101
Apr 14, 2010

Big class=no attend. Movies shown= some questions on test. Some questions from labs; never did all of them(not graded) but helpful for tests. If you read the chap, listen to her, watch the movies, and read the ppts> you'll do well.Goes by pnt system(477+ is an A).

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SCI1102
May 3, 2010

DO NOT TAKE HER IF YOU DON'T ENJOY SCIENCE! You do not need the textbook, but it could help for some. Three tests plus the final which is comprehensive and is worth more than the other tests. There are three easy assignments. Offers extra credit, but it doesn't help much. TONS of information and if you go to see her, she is quite rude.

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SCI1101
May 7, 2010

Alme is passionate about the topic. The tests include everything: slides, videos provided, etc. If you actually go to class, take notes, and revise then you will do well. If you're like half of my class who never show up apart from the quiz or tests then don't expect to do well. Very helpful outside class.

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SCI1101
Jun 21, 2010

This was the easiest class ever. Taking this as a freshman, I realized this is what a college class should be. Attendance is not mandatory, text book was never used. No homework-only labs, that were never graded, you were quizzed on them. If science is your thing this class is a very very easy A. Finals are easy if you pay attention/read content.

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SCI1101
Jul 19, 2010

Professors is happy to teach but gets off topic a lot. everything is testable. does not provide power points prior to class, moves to fast to take notes. does not review test's so that students can learn what they missed on test.

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SCI1101
Aug 10, 2010

She was very personable and passionate about her class. She was very helpful when I needed to take the final on a different day than everyone else. She provides power points after class, and she will give hints about test topics as she teaches. No study guide, though. But if you pay attention and study the slides you will do well.

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SCI1101
Aug 24, 2010

Professor Alme is incredibly helpful and very sweet. Science is my least favorite subject but she made it somewhat interesting.

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SCI1101
Oct 11, 2010

Breezes through the ppts fast enough not to be able to get everything down. Tells you every class how your a jerk for destroying the environment. No study guides, doesn't tell you what's on test, includes EVERYTHING on test. AVOID THIS PROFESSOR. Easy on the eyes though

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SCI1100
Oct 24, 2010

Very knowledgable and passionate about her subject. I took her for Env. Science 1 and 2. She doesn't post the ppt notes before class so just jot down the important stuff she doesn't list on the ppt and study them for tests. Read the chapter before class because EVERYTHING that is taught is in the book. Study PPTs + go to class = A or B.

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SCI1101
Nov 10, 2010

Pretty good teacher! the test were strait foreward no surprises! all info from either ppts which she post online or labs, and inclass videos. loves what she teachs!! liked her so much im taking her for sci 1102!!!!

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SCI1101
Nov 29, 2010

Mixed feelings. On one hand, the grading is very straight-forward. She "requires" the labs to be done, but if you simply read them, you should be fine. She does, however, take every opportunity possible to lecture about how humans are destroying the environment. Not the best teacher, but not the worst, either.

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SCI1101
Dec 2, 2010

She gives a TON of material for tests (chapters, powerpoints, and labs) to memorize. Her tests are LONG with like 120ish questions. She is very willing to help and offers a little extra credit at the end. I tried really hard in that class and only made a B. I don't know what I could have done differently. Great person but tough class. Good luck!

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SCI1101
Dec 4, 2010

Her tests are extremely hard and cover a great deal of information, all of which are impossible to memorize. 300 slides, 3 movies, labs, and the book?! Too much! I'm an all A student and can barely manage a B in this class. But the no mandatory attendance is cool.

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SCI1101
Dec 6, 2010

do not take her. worst ever. tests are impossible. way too much material. doesn't teach, just reads from powerpoints and expects you to know 1,000,000 things per test. her tests are long and she asks way for too many random details. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!!! DO NOOOOTTTTT TAAAKKKEEE HERRR!!!!!!! SPARE YOURSELF!!!!

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SCI1101
Dec 7, 2010

To be honest the class is a lot of work. I don't think it's her fault there is a lot of material regardless of who you take. All the tests are straight from the powerpoint it's not hard it's just a lot of reading. A lot of people didn't do well but there is no way you could fail unless you didn't even read.

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SCI1101
Dec 13, 2010

This was the worst class ever! She speeds through the powerpoints and rambles on and on about how humans are killing the environment. She is so boring! I went to every class, took notes, and went to several SI reviews and I still got a D. Her tests cover too much information and she does not tell you what will be on them. She is not helpful at all.

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SCI1101
Jan 7, 2011

great teacher, allows you to do extra credit, class requires alot of work and reading. test are long and a little tricky.

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SCI1101
Mar 26, 2011

DO NOT TAKE A CLASS TAUGHT BY HER. She is a nice lady, but her tests have like 70 questions on them from 7 Power Points. She DOES NOT DO STUDY GUIDES. I studied really hard for them and still made C's. And her class is very depressing because all she talks about is that humans are killing everything on the Earth.

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SCI1102
Apr 5, 2011

You don't have a lot of work for grades, but her tests are extremely hard. She has too much material, and her questions aren't ones that are main points. Doesn't use study guides. Passionate about the subject, but talks too fast. Keeps you to the very last minute. so hurry for your next class...not my favorite prof.

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SCI1101
Apr 11, 2011

Her tests are hard, she posts notes from every class online. Buy the textbook. Study hard. If you study, you will do fine. I am curently in the class for 3 more weeks and have a high B.

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SCI1101
Apr 25, 2011

She is a good professor and really cares about the subject and enjoys teaching. She posts all of her lecture notes online and the labs do not have to be turned in, but some questions from them are on the test. If you just study the notes and read the chapters you should do fine in the class. She is a nice lady and is very approachable as well

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SCI1102
May 11, 2011

She is very passionate about her work, however she talks too fast and covers way too much material for one test. 3 tests and a comprehensive final. No study guide. The tests are WAY too detailed to where they do not just cover the main points. Would not take again.

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SCI1102
May 24, 2011

Very nice professor and very passionate about the subject. She teaches from powerpoints and shows many videos. So its important to go to class if you want to do well. She gives opportunities for extra credit and assignments are easy. Tests are a little more difficult but she posts all notes on Vista. Easy A for those who put some time into it.

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SCI1102
Jun 8, 2011

This is a great teacher who really cares about what she is teaching. Not sure why some find her so hard. But basically show up and you will do fine. I do wish she would go over all tests in class and get rid of that darn cumulative test but other than that she is great.

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SCI1102
Jul 26, 2011

STUDY!! This class you need to read the book. Go to class. Pay attention. Take LOTS of notes. and STUDY. You will work for your grade but she is very passionate about her work. She keeps it interesting. Knows the material. Answers questions. She's entertaining when she teaches.

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SCI1102
Jul 26, 2011

I thoroughly enjoyed this class! Lectures were long and covered a lot of material, but she does a great job of not only making them interesting, but also facilitating great discussion. Tests are a breeze if you pay attention in class & read the assigned chapters. No study guides, but available for help. Learned a lot and enjoyed her teaching style

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SCI1102
Jul 28, 2011

Great Professor! She talks fast sometimes but if you ask her to slow down she will. She is very passionate about the class which makes it more interesting for the students. She is also just a blast to watch. Just make sure to go to her lectures because it severely helps! I didn't study at all and just went to class and got a B.

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SCI1101
Jul 29, 2011

Professor Alme was a terrific professor. Her tests came basically off the powerpoints. She was an interesting professor. I am trying to take her for Sci 1102 come this sping.

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SCIEN1102
Aug 1, 2011

Mrs. Alme is very passionate when it comes to science & she tries to get the students involved as well. She is more than willing to help her students & offers bonus points for various things. Her test are multiple choice & matching. She seems to be a great person & teacher. I would recommend her to anyone.

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SCIEN1101
Sep 9, 2011

She was an amazing teacher. You could really tell that she loves science! She follows the book really well and makes detailed powerpoints. I have a different teacher for 1102 and all I can say is I miss Ms. Alme!

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SCI1102
Sep 21, 2011

she really knows her stuff! shows very interesting movies relevant to what she is teaching. willing to answer any questions. book used as a resource. no studyguides given but her ppts are VERY detailed and thats all you really need. a funny and nice lady that wants to see you succeed! but you have to put SOME work in if you really want that A!

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SCI1101
Oct 25, 2011

She doesn't require attendance, which is awesome. During class all she does is read from her power point of notes, which she ends up posting online anyway. Since it's such a large class she doesn't really try to make sure everyone understands. Make sure you READ THE TEXTBOOK.

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SCI1101
Nov 14, 2011

This class is very easy. Although attendance is not mandatory, it is beneficial to attend just because her power points are so long. She will answer any question you have and she is very knowledgeable. If you take notes, pay attention and read the textbook you should be able to pass. She seems very friendly and wants you to do well.

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SCI1101
Nov 15, 2011

Class is not mandatory but I'd suggest going. Her class is fairly difficult but is doable. She loves teaching and is good at it. Read the chapter, labs, and powerpoints and you'll do fine.

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SCI1101
Nov 20, 2011

Professor Alme is not in the business of giving As, so if you want an A you will have to work for it. Having said that is good to point out that the usual 10 - 15 people that score As in her class are those who attend her non mandatory classes. She is funny and passionate about what she does, but her class is definitely not a walk in the park.

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SCI1101
Dec 5, 2011

really annoyed me at frist because she is very evasive about tests and material does't really answer question head on, but she is passionate and it is interesting just study powerpoints and you will get an A or B. taking her next semester.

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SCI1101
Dec 6, 2011

She is a nice teacher. She gives a little extra credit. All of her notes are online. Tests are quite easy but do require ALOT of studying. Overall, she will challenge you but is a good teacher.

3.0
3.0
SCI1102
Dec 13, 2011

Very excited about the subject. Annoyingly so. 3 exams are the only thing that is graded. Provides some extra credit. Make sure you STUDY for her exams. All this means is you memorize all the key term given which can be difficult if you don't spread out you studying time so start at least 4 days in advance. Can be and easy A if you try.

5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Dec 14, 2011

Mrs. Alme is awesome! I had no desire to go to class, but she is very passionate. She makes the class fun and gives a small amount of extra credit. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you want a good grade you should go! Notes are online and she very helpful! Great teacher, I am taking her next semester!

5.0
4.0
SCI1101
Dec 15, 2011

ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER!She is by far one of my favorite teachers ever!She really cares about what she is doing and will go far beyond what other teachers will to help you to understand. As long as you are willing to try she is willing to help! Not an easy A but if thats what you are looking for , you might want to reconsider college! Taking her 1102!

1.0
5.0
SCI101
Jan 5, 2012

In order to get a B you needed 400 points. My cumulative point added up to 399. Guess what she gave me a "C." I worked my butt off and came to class every session and was a participant. She is a loud mouth and an environmental activist. She also drives an SUV so that completely kills of any credibility that this "professor" has.

2.0
5.0
SCI3360
Jan 10, 2012

The only thing i liked was her love for the subject. But she took it over board. Teached like a phd geology class. For labs it was rare to get a 9/10. Tests have essay questions, make sure you write everything out. Will mark off for everything. I felt like english was her minor

1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Jan 10, 2012

She teaches like this is an upper level course. She introduces a lot of material, but only will test on 25% of it. Will not give any info on what to expect on exams. Our final (3 classes left) about 200 new power points and it was a comprehensive. The first exam only 11 a?s she graded 187 exams!

5.0
3.0
SCI1102
Mar 1, 2012

Ms. Alme is my favorite professor at KSU- she teaches what she loves and you can tell. The amount of effort you put into her class is reflected in your grade. She is willing to work with you if you need help! Just ASK! She tries so hard to make it interesting! People say bad things on here but I'm sure its because they werent happy with their grade

5.0
4.0
SCI1102
Mar 15, 2012

Awesome teacher! She puts forth so much for her classes and you can tell when she teaches! She really wants to help you understand what she is teaching. If you need help, she will always make time! She is not only great in the classroom but also a very sweet person who will go out of her way to help! Be prepared to learn something!

5.0
2.0
SCIE1101
Apr 2, 2012

She was an okay teacher, way to interested in what she teaches though. She is definitely a science freak! But her class is not hard, the test are difficult so you MUST study! She adds a few questions from the labs to the end of the tests and I dont believe she gives out extra cedit. overall, a nice lady, who loves her job

5.0
4.0
SCI1101
Apr 17, 2012

Amazing professor. Loves the job and is willing to help a student if you ask. Honestly enthusiastic about the topic and will talk offline in you need the help. Teaches like its an upper level course because it is college. Awesome Class!

4.0
4.0
SCI1101
Apr 22, 2012

Mrs. Alme is awesome!! she's really funny and way passionate about her subject!she expects you to do the work, but once you get a feel for her tests, she's pretty easy. just go to class and do the work, and she'll be enjoyable. she likes participation,and will work with you if you need help. I would definetly reccomend her to anyone and everyone!!

3.0
3.0
SCI1101
May 4, 2012

she really loves her job. but she is super boring and reads off the powerpoints. i hardly went to class and made a B.

4.0
4.0
SCI1102
May 11, 2012

Tough class, you have to really try unless this come easy to you. She treats this class like this is your major class. She was annoying & try to force people to answer questions. Her class is a challenge, but a good challenge to push you. 4 tests & doesn't drop NONE. Her final was HARD!!! I failed, but got an B in the class!! Come to class!!

3.0
5.0
SCI1101
May 11, 2012

She teaches the class like it is a Master's or PHD science class. The three tests are pretty easy but the final was hard. Don't expect to get out of class early or on time for that matter. This is not a teacher to take if you are bad at science b/c you will have to know every detail of what the power points, book, and she says. Good Luck.

2.0
4.0
SCI1102
May 12, 2012

Her intentions a great, very passionate about the subject she teaches. Gets a little too emotional when class doesnt "play with her" . No study guide for test, powerpoints are way too complex, No test grades are dropped but does offer a little bit of extra credit. Final exam was hard. Attended lectures and still had to record them.Hard but fair

4.0
3.0
SCI1102
May 31, 2012

Study hard! She helps a lot with extra credit work

2.0
3.0
SCI1101
Aug 13, 2012

a ton of slides and a ton of information.. she moved through the slides too fast and didn't help us try to figure out what was important and what wasn't. never used the book. got A's on the first 2 test and a B on the final(I should have got an A) and got a B in the class.. did not add up at all.. i asked her and she never replied.useless!

4.0
3.0
SCI3360
Oct 24, 2012

This was one the best classes I've taken at KSU. Don't get me wrong, her class is definitely challenging, but she is so passionate about what she teaches, it's almost impossible to not learn anything. If you pay attention, her notes come straight from the book. This is an upper level college class so it won't be an easy A. STUDY!

5.0
2.0
SCI1101
Nov 30, 2012

She is a very sweet lady with a lot of passion for science. She is pretty strict about a few things but is very helpful and clear about everything. Her passion for science really helps to make a potentially uninteresting subject very interesting. She does not drop any grades but does let you make up test if an emergency arises on a test day.

5.0
4.0
SCI3360
Dec 27, 2012

This class was VERY informative! Professor knows her stuff and helps you when you need it, go to her though with questions. Mastering Geology was EXTREMELY helpful in understanding and reinforcing the material in class and lab which showed up on the exam. Attendance is mandatory which helps you learn the material.

4.0
3.0
SCI1101
Apr 9, 2013

She's kind of tough, and attendance is mandatory. As far as teaching goes, she's a little boring but relatively easy. She's not my first choice for basic environmental science but she's ok, you could still take her

3.0
5.0
SCI1102
May 11, 2013

By far the hardest teacher I've taken at Kennesaw. She is nice as a person, but she gives us too much information to study to not have a study guide.

1.0
5.0
SCI1101
May 11, 2013

terrible teacher. She does not help you very much and is very hard to get in touch with. too many slides and does not help you determine what is important and not so you are constantly studying things that are not on the test. would never take again or recommend.

2.0
4.0
SCI1102
Jun 8, 2013

Had tons of powerpoint slides, tons of information which made it hard to determine what needed to be studied and what didnt. However most questions come from reading the chapter. Powerpoints seem to be useless. Loves the subject and at time extremely preachy, doesnt drop a test grade at all, so be careful to study everytime around.

4.0
2.0
SCI1101
Jul 4, 2013

took the four week session, and it was difficult because it was a sixteen week course put into a four week session so it was a lot of info . She keeps things interesting as much as she can and gives you power points that have all the info you need for the test. Read the book, do the home work, and study the power points and you should get an A.

1.0
5.0
SCI1102
Oct 8, 2013

do. not. take. this. class. with. this. professor. makes it seem like an upper level course when the material should be fairly easy. the tests are impossible to get an A on, she designs it this way. went to every class and read the chapters and took seperate notes and still never got an A, and i am a 4.0 student. do yourself a favor and stay away

2.0
4.0
SCI1102
Oct 20, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HER! On her tests "there is a right answer, and a more right answer" so it makes the tests almost impossible to make an A on. If you do have to take her, attendance isn't mandatory, just make sure to read your book and do the online homework! I made it out of there with a B, and hardly went to class.

5.0
1.0
SCI1101
Oct 25, 2013

Professor Alme will challenge you, attempt to teach you critical thinking skills, expect you to UNDERSTAND the material, and help you understand anything you do not. Do not expect to put forth a half ass effort and pass/do well. You actually have to apply yourself, do your homework, study and LEARN how to think for yourself. She ROCKS!

3.0
5.0
SCIENCE1102
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HER!!! Her tests are insane! And the final is comprehensive! She is by far the hardest teacher ever. It is impossible to study enough for these tests and I have a 3.8 gpa and barely got a B! Ridiculous!

5.0
2.0
SCI1102
Nov 7, 2013

Honestly she's actually pretty great for a professor of 200+ students. Lectures are as engaging as they can possibly be. Personally I rarely went to class and would read the textbook, study the power points posted online, and complete the mastering homework, and I consistently got 86s on the tests. Pretty fair considering my spotty attendance!

2.0
4.0
SCI1102
Nov 12, 2013

Don't take Alme. Lectures are boring, and not explained well. Tests are difficult, even if you take notes, study both book and lecture notes. Her syllabus says the final is non-cumulative. She lied. It is cumulative. I don't recommend her at all. This class has been misery to say the least.

3.0
4.0
SCI1102
Dec 3, 2013

Professor Alme is a very knowledgeable woman. The class was way more difficult than it should be especially for a Gen Ed/core class. I took notes, studied hard, read textbook and made low C's on every test. The test questions are worded tricky and she concentrates too much on detail. Unless you're good at science don't take her.

5.0
4.0
SCI1102
Dec 13, 2013

Professor Alme is a very passionate and great professor. You do have to study quite a lot for this class and the material isn't the easiest. But she gives you extra credit opportunity and will be willing to meet up with you if you have any questions. All the material you learn will be beneficial to you and I greatly enjoyed it as a gen ed course.

4.0
4.0
SCI1102
Dec 20, 2013

Very passionate teacher. Tests aren't as hard as what people are saying. If you back and go through all her power points (THAT SHE PUTS ONLINE) before the test then you'll be fine. I would take her again if I could.

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Apr 8, 2014

Do not take her class if you are not a good test taker. Her class is based on just the test and a little bit of mastering. If you are good at studying and look forward to studying this material every day then take her

2.0
4.0
SCI1102
Apr 25, 2014

Alme is very passionate, but misinformed. Her information is out of date, her power points are ridiculously long, and because of this she cannot cover all of the information in her classes. She is ridiculously harsh on her extra credit. Her final is cumulative, which leaves me to study 300 + slides for my final in her class. this is a Gen Ed course

4.0
3.0
SCI1102
Apr 20, 2014

I absolutely LOVE Mrs. Alme! She's very passionate about the subject and as long as you read the power points (which she always posts online) and skim the sections in the book you'll do fine! I suggest attending class because the discussion is interesting, but it's not necessary to do well :) I definitely suggest this class to everyone!

5.0
5.0
SCI1101
Apr 27, 2014

Her tests are extremely difficult but if you go to class, do your assignments and study you will do fine. I HATE science and I really enjoyed her class. She is passionate about what she teaches and makes learning about science fun. She wants you to get a good grade and is willing to help you in any way she can but she is NOT going to give it to you

5.0
4.0
SCI1101
May 2, 2014

This is challenging course but well worth it. Professor Alme is excited and passionate about the material. She will gladly meet with you should you have questions. She responds quickly to emails. Just go to class, pay attention, and do your labs and HW and you will get a decent grade and come out of it with some valuable knowledge.

5.0
3.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
May 6, 2014

I love how passionate and interesting Professor Alme is! Even though attendance is not mandatory, I never missed a class because of the discussions. In order to pass the tests you need to read the book. I disliked science, but now I am a fan due to her.

5.0
2.0
SCI1101
May 7, 2014

Professor Alme was awesome! Her lectures were great, she was really enthusiastic! I hate the online homework, but that's not her fault I'm sure. Tests were fairly easy to study for. Attendance not required, but if you want do well in the class you should go. Plus, the lectures were always interesting anyway.

2.0
3.0
SCI1101
May 9, 2014

Enthusiastic to an almost obnoxious degree; while it's nice to see a professor so excited about her subject, it's not so nice to be fed info with no relevance along with the minimal amount of info that you are actually tested on. Made a few ableist remarks to me that I didn't appreciate. Don't expect respect should you speak with her one on one.

3.0
4.0
SCI1102
Grade: B
May 10, 2014

She seems nice and passionate about her subject. Her lectures are interesting, but it's difficult to take in all of the material, and sometimes she goes off on a tangent. Overall, though I went to all of the lectures and read the textbook, doing well on the tests and studying the material were both difficult tasks.

4.0
2.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
May 25, 2014

I absolutely LOVED Mrs Alme! She's so passionate about the subject and if you talk to her one-on-one she's also super sweet!If you read the chapters in the book and/or the notes you should do fine! The final is cumulative, but it wasn't really that terrible. Overall it was a really fun class!

4.0
4.0
SCI1101
Jun 10, 2014

Alme's tests are extensive and can be hard to study for, but if you listen to her lectures and go over her powerpoints and study you can get a good grade. She is funny and clearly knows her stuff and listening to her was interesting. However, she is very strict on grading and will not bump you up even if it is by one point. Some extra credit.

4.0
4.0
SCI1101
Jun 17, 2014

A very interesting and compassionate teacher, HOWEVER her test are way to hard for a first level class. Even if you know and are able to apply the materials on the test a lot of the test question are still incomprehensible Study the labs and go to class. Due to the difficulty of the class I lost hope. Take this class if you want a challenge.

5.0
4.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2014

She is hard but fair and if you actually put in effort there is no reason not to pass.

5.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Aug 18, 2014

Alme is a great teacher, she is very patient, and understanding. She is a very nice person. That being said... she is hard and you have to study ALOT.. Plan to not have a life when you take this course.

5.0
3.0
SCIENCE1101
Aug 18, 2014

Alme is very kind and engaging. You can get an A withough buying the textbook, the test are directly from her powpoints whjich she goes over and posts on D2L. I printed and studies all the notes before the test and I completed the labs on time, so I did well and enjoyed her class.

5.0
3.0
SCIENCE1101
Grade: A-
Aug 18, 2014

Alme is AMAZING. I refuse to take Science 1102 with anyone but her. She's easy to listen to and obviously very passionate. She requires work but it's too not hard, just study the powerpoints and pay attention - she's VERY clear. She's always helpful and sweet and overall a wonderful professor here. Attendance is helpful but she's very interesting!

3.0
5.0
SCIENCE1101
Nov 6, 2014

Professor Alme is great in that she's super nice & if you email her, she answers quickly, & thoroughly. However, Exams are tough. Exams are 50 questions & quizzes 10-15. Typically you can score very well on the quizzes bc, you get 2 Attempts, and they relate to the Textbook reading Material. You will be all over the place. No LIFE allowed!

5.0
5.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2014

Alme is an incredible professor. I ended up liking going to class. You will learn applicable life skills in this class and gain a ton of new, interesting information. Yes, her tests are hard, but they are straight off the powerpoints. Just start studying early on.

5.0
4.0
SCI3360
Nov 19, 2014

Truly the best professor I've had at KSU. Smart, funny, and interesting. She's tough but fair when it comes to assignments and tests. This class is definitely a challenge but you will learn more than you can imagine in just a semester. Wish I could take her every semester!

5.0
2.0
SCI1101
Dec 14, 2014

Professor Alme is amaze-balls! I loved this class! The labs are the only "difficult" portion of this class, and they were not hard. She posts all of the lecture power points online so if you miss a class it's no big deal.

5.0
2.0
SCI1102
Dec 14, 2014

Even easier than her 1101 course!

3.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2015

i'm an A student and this class is so much work. mThe labs take me 2 hours to do, at least. The MES is helpful as you have no time limit. You have 2 attempts at quizzes, but they make you really think. The Exams are just plain HARD. I studied a week ahead of time for tests and never made above a B. I honestly don't know how anyone gets an A.

5.0
3.0
SCI1102
Mar 18, 2015

Professor Alme is the best. She truly cares for her students and really knows her information. Her lectures are extremely long and doesn't dismiss the class until the very last minute, though. Her exams are fair. If you're naturally good at science then take her. For others, you might have to study a bit harder.

5.0
3.0
SCI1102
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 27, 2015

Professor Alme is a straight shooter. She clearly outlines what to expect from the class and from her, is passionate about the subject, and cares about teaching it to students. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take her class. If you want to work for what you get and learn a ton, this is the class to take. Highly recommend her! Cool lady, too

4.0
3.0
1101
Mar 31, 2015

Professor Alme is a sweet lady and very passionate about science. There isn't a lot of work (only MES and tests) but she has a lot of articles, discussions, videos, and movies that aren't for a grade but they are "fair game" for the test so it's a lot of prep for test day. Not exceptionally hard, but definitely NOT an easy A.

3.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2015

The tests are really tough. I didn't go to class everyday but still managed to get an A on every test. It takes much studying! She posts her notes online and you have weekly online work. She's very enthusiastic about the topic which is good. But class is still boring at times. Would only recommend if you love environmental science as much as her.

4.0
2.0
SCI1102
May 2, 2015

At the beginning I didn't really enjoy her class but by the end of the semester she was one of my favorite teachers. Go to class, listen, she posts all her notes. The power points are the most important things to study

5.0
3.0
1101
May 3, 2015

she posts all the powerpoints online, study them, even the details for the test then you should be fine. i did't do any of the labs, just read them and remember important points and vocabs. you can also find most of the answers online for weekly homework assignments,

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
May 4, 2015

The material is interesting, but she gives a ton of work for the ONLINE class. Aside from reading the chapter, you have about 10 extra assignments each week being a video, supplemental reading, or discussion. Her lab quizzes are tricky and you barely have time to finish them. Her tests are not that bad, but definitely not easy. She is very kind

3.0
3.0
SCI1102
May 6, 2015

There is a ton of material to study for the 4 tests. Just PPTs, but a ton of slides. I only went to class for the 4 tests and pulled out a great grade, I just studied for the tests a few days in advance for a few hours each day. You can never show up except test days and get a 'B' EASILY as long as you study the PPT slides for a few hours.

4.0
3.0
SCI1101
May 7, 2015

It was the best decision ever to take this class online! I made a "B" because everything was so straight-forward. It would have been a lot for a regular lecture class, but it was manageable online! I definitely recommend taking her! I wasn't a big fan of the discussions, but other than that it was not bad at all!

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: C+
May 7, 2015

As a person, I really liked her. She will email you back quickly and is very passionate about Science. Her tests are wayyyyy too hard though and if you are borderline, she will not bump you up.

4.0
3.0
SCIENCE1101
Grade: B
May 8, 2015

Karyn was a pretty awesome teach! She can be pretty harsh, she called out a few kids in class during the semester. Her PowerPoints were a perfect study guide for the test. She basically highlights everything she wants you to know and it's only a matter of memorization. ** Memorizing terms is a must **

4.0
4.0
SCI1101
May 8, 2015

A great person and professor! Expect to work very hard for an A in this class. You will have to devote your semester to this class because of the weekly online homework (easy), the weekly online labs (not required to do but 10 questions are on test about them), and the long PowerPoints. She does make class very interesting and exciting to learn.

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: C
May 8, 2015

Online class is a TON of work. You have a lab to do every week and you have to purchase the online Mastering Environemental Science which has about 1.5 hours of homework each week. Then, you have to read the chapters for a weekly quiz. It is the equivalent of 2 classes for the online class. I would take the classroom instead. Less work

3.0
5.0
SCI1101
May 15, 2015

I just finished taking the online class. The workload is extremely heavy for online compared to the classroom version. You have a zillion extra readings every week including movies, articles, and discussion. You also have a lab to do each week and 4 lab quizzes, 4 tests, 4 discussion and a 2 hour mastering environmental science due every week.

3.0
4.0
SCI11101
Jul 8, 2015

If you have a full load of classes, do NOT take this class. I took the ONLINE class and spent countless hours reading the book, doing the 1 12 to 2 hour labs, the weekly quizzes, mastering env lab weekly, plus about 8 online reading assignments that various quiz questions are pulled from. I agree that there must be less work in the classroom.

4.0
2.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2015

This was my first online class and she set the bar high. Very clear assignments and time required to complete them. MES homework and labs were time consuming but not hard. Lots of quizzes! I didn't have to sign up for any other 3rd party websites besides the one for the text book. Discussion forum assignments were easy. Do the work, make an A.

5.0
2.0
1101
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2015

Professor Alme was fantastic. I was a full time student, married with a one year old daughter that was sick most of the semester. I attended every class, read the chapter and completed the online coursework. Her lectures cover important information that WILL be on the test, so be there. If you have questions, she is there so do not hesitate to ask.

5.0
2.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
Oct 8, 2015

Go to class, pay attention to her powerpoints, Study the powerpoints on your own the day before the test and you will at least average a B on the tests. Homework in mastering in not hard, and is great study tool. one of the easier courses ive taken because its just reading a few chapters and learning new information. An "A" can be easily EARNED.

1.0
5.0
3360
Grade: C
Oct 25, 2015

These tests are absolutely unreal. There is no chance of passing and she doesn't plan on curving. She doesn't care about her students learning AT ALL and is completely rude to everyone that doesn't know as much as her. She expects that none of her students have a life so that they can dedicate 24 hours to her class. She has NO concept of time

4.0
3.0
SCI1102
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2015

I took her for the second half of environmental Science. Ms Alme is a really good teacher but the grade you get on test is your grade. If you read, study and do well on the test, you will get a good grade. If not, you get what you get. No variation.

5.0
4.0
SCI1102
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2015

Professor Alme is a passionate professor that will work with students, IF you put in the effort. This is the second time I have taken her, first time being 1101. She expects you to educate yourself on the information so that you can use it on the test and in the future. Read the textbook, powerpoints and your notes and you will do fine. BE IN CLASS

5.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2015

Dr. Alme is a great teacher, one of the greatest I've taken. She knows everything there is to know about Earth Science and teaches from experience. nice and respectful to students, really cares for the students. 4 tests, all difficult but if you like earth science and study, you'll do fine. Term paper is the hardest, labs are okay, 2 field trips

5.0
1.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2015

This professor knows what she is talking about. I highly recommend her for students who do not find science interesting or even students who are very passionate about the subject. She knows how to evoke a passion in her students for the subject with her lectures.

2.0
4.0
SCI1102
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 18, 2015

Professor Alme is passionate about science and she can come off very intimidating. Her lectures are long and boring. Test are hard, no study guide. Homework due every week. She doesn't care about you only there to lecture, test you , and go home. However, she knows her stuff.

5.0
1.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

Super friendly & knowledgeable. Passionate about what she teaches & encourages you to become more involved. Mastering HW, long exams (but all multiple choice), & long powerpoint lectures. Posts all material AND supplemental material on D2L for those who need some extra help. Loves her job, and it's hard not to learn from someone who truly cares.

5.0
1.0
SCI1102
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2016

This class was very easy. If you do your homework, you'll do fine. She's very good about posting notes online. I did not find that attendance was necessary. Seriously. I went to class maybe 8-10 times and didn't get below an A on any test; including the final.

3.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Mar 20, 2016

Worst online class I've ever taken. I've taken 6. DON'T REGISTER. Discussion posts, weekly homework, module quizzes & tests are ok, but the 4 lab quizzes are complete BS. 20 minutes for a 25 question quiz that you can't go back on to review your answers? You can erase a bubble and check answers on the freaking LSAT. This is SCI 1101!!!!! HORRIBLE.

5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Mar 28, 2016

Wonderful speaker and obviously loves what she does. Come to class, take notes and pay attention and you'll get a good grade in the class. Very fun and loves to have the class participate in lectures. Tests cover exactly what is in lectures/on homework.

4.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2016

Pros: Seems friendly, the material is rather easy if you read/study and do the work, probably one of the easier professors in SCI1101 compared to others Cons: You have to use lockdown browser on quizzes, the labs are useless and will drain your grade if you don't study those, lots of readings/activities to do every week. But I'd take her again

5.0
3.0
GEOL1121
Grade: A-
Apr 26, 2016

LOVE MS. ALME!! She's passionate, excited, funny, and approachable. Loves her field and wants you to as well, even if it's not your major. She cares too much about her students it stresses her out. She's lax on grading labs because they are very long and can be tiresome. 4 exams, weekly quizzes and hw. She will help you however she can, just ask!

5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2016

Mrs. Alme is a wonderful teacher. She loves teaching and it really shows. Her test come straight from the book and most times from her PP which she post on D2L. The labs are really long but all I did was read them and I did just find on the test. she does give extra credit sometimes but I wouldn't count on it because its very unlikely.

5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2016

While being a great professor, Mrs. Alme is a great person. I stayed after class a lot to talk to her, and it wasn't always course related. I want take her again. She genuinely cares about her students. I thought tests weren't hard, others disagreed. Weekly online HW. 3 tests + final. Don't expect many bonus points. Work hard and you'll earn an A.

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B-
May 3, 2016

Homework every due every Friday, Lectures are long but online. TEST ARE AWFUL. Memorize every sentence in the book and lectures and labs and that will get you an A. Shes such a nice person but I cant stand her teaching.

5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
May 7, 2016

I took the lecture class but DO NOT TAKE THE ONLINE CLASS. She always told us how much easier we had it being in her lecture class because apparently she assigns a ton more homework online. 3 tests and a final, and one homework assignment per week that takes 30 mins. Low input class if you want it to be. I Scored A A B A on exams. Would take again

2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: D+
May 10, 2016

She's hard! She's nice but the tests are not like what you learn. She's words them hard and the homework is hard.

5.0
2.0
SCI1100
Grade: A
May 11, 2016

Alme was a very passionate professor and loves what she does. Tests were tough and labs are pretty easy, but labs are tested over as well. Huge class. Final was easier than any of her tests. Offers extra credit assignment with VKSU.

5.0
4.0
GEOL1121K
Grade: A
May 30, 2016
Would take again

**TAKE PROFESSOR ALME FOR GEOLOGY!!** She has an abiding passion for Geology and really does her utmost to help her students. I was lucky enough to take her inaugural Geology class at KSU, and it will really help me in future Environmental Science classes. Exams are difficult, not impossible. An AAA++ teacher!

4.0
3.0
SCI1101
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Online for science society and the environment. Professor Alme is fairly hands off but there are TONS of reading assignments, videos and supplemental material. There are 4 discussions, weekly lab, weekly quiz, 3 exams and weekly MES assignments. If you do the readings and take notes, you will be ok. All on lockdown browser, so take paper notes!

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Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
SCI1102
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

very caring and gives LOTS of extra credit. if you take her for sci1102 her lecture on population is the best! you need to buy your own scantron for the tests. final is cumulative. the material becomes dry but I think it's mainly due to the subject. Would take her again if I needed to.4 tests including the final, online assignments due every week

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
SCI01
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

The homework is a must it can really help your grade overall. Test 1 attempt and quizzes 2 attempts are straightforward if you study the chapters. You have 4 Discussion boards only 1 at random is graded. Lowest grades on assignments dropped. Not the best on communication but I did well.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Feb 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tell me why I am spending more time studying and doing work for this env. sci. class in a semester where I am taking calculus and several business classes???!! Takes way too seriously for a core class. Lady its mandatory, ease up on everything! Would recom. other profess's based on the amount of work and time you'll have to dedicate alone.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
SCI1102
Grade: A+
Feb 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Took this class during the Fall semester of 2016. The tests were hard, and she was unprofessional. If you do not agree with her 100% about climate change, you will be laughed at. And I was. She has strong political beliefs. After Nov. 8th, 2016, she walked into the class and told us that "The sun will come up tomorrow...". Would not recommend.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Mar 17, 2017
Would take again

Awesome, knowledgeable professor. Attend lectures and you should be able to keep up without having to read so much. She makes the class very interesting and inspired me to change my major to Environmental Engineering.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Run away fast !!! If taking SCI 1101 online then take anyone but her. She is so convinced that everyone taking the online class is cheating that she berates the class constantly and keeps reducing the test/quiz time. She has sucked every bit of life from this class and made me hate it. Complains that no-one goes to SI but controls what he says.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
1.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Mar 20, 2017
Would take again

Professor Alme is pretty good. Easy lecture, just take notes and she gives a preview of what is to expect of the lab for that week. SHOW UP TO THE LECTURES. She'll ask questions about the labs on the test. Volunteer for extra credit! 2 points for each (do up to 5 for 10 points extra on your final grade)

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online and it was honestly harder than I expected, but still not terrible. There was quite a bit of work involved, but as long as you actually applied yourself it wasn't hard to pass.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Apr 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She gives you 20 minutes to take a 25 question quiz, or 15 minutes to take a 10 question quiz and expects you to know every single question by heart. You have to fill out and take notes on the labs to understand any of the quiz material. 20 question graded activity and one lab quiz every week. Tests are pretty easy and you have plenty of time.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

More work than all of my classes combined this semester. Study her powerpoints and you should be fine for the test, but probably 20 hours of studying for each test. Homework due once a week, labs you don't need to do, just know the concepts. Way more work than necessary for a gen ed class. Avoid at all costs.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Alme was amazing!! She was the most engaging professor I've ever had. I wish I could take her again for 1102, but she's not teaching it. This class was challenging, you actually have to study *GASP*. This professor isn't going to spoon feed you the answers on the test. Open a book, take notes, go to class, pass the class. Easy. Best of luck!!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
1.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
May 7, 2017
Would take again

5 tests (including final) and 5 lab quizzes, lowest 1 of each dropped. Weekly MES homework and quizzes. 3 discussion posts, but she only grades one of them. Kind of a lot of work for an online Science class, but extremely easy to get an A. Lockdown browser for tests, but no webcam. Understand the labs b4 the quiz, because she gives no time.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
May 27, 2017
Would take again

Professor Alme offers an excellent online class. You have weekly MES homework, which is actually enjoyable imo. You have 4 lab quizzes even though you don't turn in your labs. You must be very familiar with them as you only have less than a minute per question for the quizzes. I thought the tests were fair if you studied. I would take her again.

Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Jun 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is a summer course and I DO NOT RECOMMEND!! There is 8-10 hours of assignments every week. As a normal online class, it may be fine, but being condensed into a summer class meant nothing to her. It is a ridiculous amount of work for a summer online class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
1.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2017
Would take again

Im not sure why there are negative reviews on this class. I took the shortened eight week class, there were 11 ten question quizzes (only 9 taken in the final grade), 5 lab quizzes, 4 exams and a final, and two discussion post. I have not opened up one book or one lab, found everything on quizlet, and already have a low A without the final.

4.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2017
Would take again

Keep in mind when taking this class it is a 4 hour credit class, so youre going to have to do work. Attendance isnt mandatory, but she has 7ish random in class assignments that she uses for an attendance grade. Really tries to connect material to real life examples. Do the work and study before the test and youll be fine. VKSU Extra credit option.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Dec 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend. Makes the class way more difficult than it should be. This is a base line level class with major class standards. Very frustrating! The work is not difficult but she tries her best to make it.

5.0
3.0
SCIENCE1101
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Alme is known for being a tough teacher. However, she is constantly reminding her students to ask questions and she genuinely wants you to pass her class. Attendance isn't mandatory. MULTIPLE resources are available and if you do the work, you will get the grade you want. I wish she taught 1102!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

READ CAREFULLY : *Every week you got a lab quiz that required lockdown browser 10 minutes for 10 questions. *SHE DOESN'T PROVIDE STUDY GUIDES FOR ANY OF HER TESTS !!! you wanna pass, get ready to go over MORE than 150 slides of powerpoint *Her final is CUMULTATIVE thats 5 chapters x 150 slides 750 slides to study for ur final TAKE ANY1 BUT HER

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
4.0
2.0
SCI1101
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

Disregard any comments making it seem like this class overwhelmingly difficult because its not. Yes there are weekly homework assignments and you are required to complete weekly online labs with quizzes however they aren't that difficult. She is good at making clear what is on each test and answers any questions you have. Take her if you can!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Would take again
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: D+
Jan 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You need the book you need to go to the SI meetings. 3 exams that you MUST study for and believe me the material is not a little it is a lot. Lots of homework but it's easy. Her lectures were long but ingesting. She complains alot. Sweet but you gotta put in work or your doomed. Do the extra credit too. Read the quizzes and do them correctly.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she's not good

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
SCI11O1
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Very involved throughout the course and gives great feedback. As this was a 4 credit class there was a lot of work to be done but she spaces it out. Final is cumulative. MasteringEnviornmentalScience is needed.

Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
4.0
SCI1101
May 6, 2018
Would take again

If taking this be prepared to spend some time on homework. A lab quiz every unit however you dont turn in your labs. Tests and quizzes are fair, if she sees youre struggling with something she will reach out to help you. Overall a typical intro Science class but you can tell Prof Alme cares about what she is teaching.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Overall decent class. MES activity and quiz every week-easy. Exams are also easy (but lockdown browser). The lab quizzes are exceptionally hard if you don't do the labs. Only 20mins for 25 questions. She uses lockdown browser for everything. Overall I would recommend this over taking it in person.

1.0
2.0
SCI1101
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor at ksu

5.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Very nice lady. Put forth some effort and you will get a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
SCI1101
May 16, 2018
Would take again

This class is an easy A. Don't use groupme because she will fail you. The only thing somewhat difficult is the lab quizzes. I have to take this class again because of the whole groupme incident so hopefully I'll get an A again.

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: F
May 29, 2018
Would take again

Professor Alme is a HARD teacher but she's GOOD and FAIR. If you join a class GroupMe, make sure you check it daily. Any signs of cheating (posts of specifics to study for tests/quizzes, help with labs/homework, or answers to actual tests), you should LEAVE GroupMe IMMEDIATELY or you will get an 'F' with all GroupMe members. I have to retake class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
SCI1101
Jul 31, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. If you want to remain sane do not take this class. I am an extremely hard worker, and I have no problem with taking a challenging class. However, this teacher is just difficult. She is disorganized and gives out a lot of unnecessary info. Save yourself.

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Oct 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Responds to emails with snappy comments and statements such as your other classmates understand. Takes about 5 email reminders to receive an answer. You cannot review your quizzes or exams, so better pass the first time. She drops your grade if you are involved in a group me. Heavy work each week, 7 hours of videos and 8-13 extra readings.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
SCI01
Grade: B
Sep 30, 2018
Would take again

You will learn the material and keep it for the rest of your life. Very valuable. Great professor.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend, lockdown browser/webcam on all quizzes and test.

2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B-
Nov 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Avoid at all costs. I took this course online and she made it way more difficult than it needed to be. This is a general education course and I spent more time studying for her quizzes and exams than I did for my major . Why on earth do I need to take two exams and a quiz for an earth science class in one week? You will read 10 + articles weekly

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The hardest core/online class ever taken. She has you do at least 3 test/quizzes a week, which is not necessary. This is harder than my actual major classes. I was retaking this class to just to get a higher grade than the first time and I'll barely get a letter grade higher. Test/quizzes are lockdown w/ webcam. She does drop lowest grades.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Dec 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She gave a lot of busy work. Lab quiz, reading chapter quiz, MES homework and Lab to complete every week. Every 3 weeks you have a lab test and Chapter test. She drops the lowest. If you are willing to work for your grade she is okay. Responded to emails promptly and helped keep you on track

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Most amazing professor at KSU, you will learn the material and keep it forever. She is also the sweetest professor of all time. Take this class if you are looking to be a science teacher of any kind, Dr. Alme has a great passion for everything science and her lectures are out of this world AMAZING!!!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

She is very fair and reachable. The class is what you would expect. Her class requirements are clear.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Prof Alme is very knowledgeable in the study of the Earth. Be prepared to read a lot , because you will learn so much throughout this course. There is too much content and very little time to grasp it all. The exams are usually 60-80 questions, with short answer or essay questions that require you to know your information. Participation matter, too

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SCI3360
Grade: C+
Jan 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lots of time consuming homework online, She speeds through content in class. Very knowledgeable and expects students to be the same. Worst teacher Ive ever had.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The biggest micromanager I've ever encountered in an online class! Taken as a required science course, Professor Almes doesn't make it easy for the average student just to get by! I've only been in the class for 3 days, and already her instructions are inundated by repetition and nonsense. Don't take her class!

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SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Alme is a great teacher! Her class is mainly for students who plan on teaching science so, yes she wants you to be able to explain the content to her just as you will need to be able to do once you are teaching it. Exam questions are split between MC, FIB, SA, and essay. Study and you will pass. You can learn a lot if you take it seriously.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
SCI3360
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Alme will make every single science teacher after her seem completely incompetent and mediocre! I wish I could take her for all of my sciences. She has the most amazing lectures, and you learn soooo much!! With that being said, if you dont study and learn the material you will not do well. Not a class for slackers.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Feb 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely the most unnecessarily tedious course I have ever taken. The concepts are simple, but the course is inundated with a constant bevy of labs that amount to plugging statistics and given numbers into formulas and writing them down. This style favors filling the weeks with busywork in place of any real course depth.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Mar 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I have always been decent in science, but this is ridiculous. She assigns tons and tons of online reading, hours of online lectures, modules, labs (literally one where you mesaure your whole house), and then there is a 10 question quiz. You never really know what you should focus on because she expects you to memorize every single sentence.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Mar 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Alme is the opposite of a great professor. If I could give her a lower score I would. She awful with communication. If you email her or try to contact her she either takes days to reply or doesn't reply at all. Communication is important when it comes to online classes. She is just awful. If you have another choice DO NOT TAKE her class.

Participation matters
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: C+
May 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst class I've taken so far! For a gen ed course, this class was unnecessarily hard and the professor is not helpful at all. There is an enormous amount of reading for every module and you basically have to memorize the entire chapter to be able to get a somewhat decent grade on tests and quizzes. NOT CLEAR ABOUT GRADING AT ALL!!!

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Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SCIENCE1101
Grade: C+
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I have never done a rating, and I wanted to do one for this professor. She made this simple Gen Ed class the hardest class I have ever taken at Kennesaw. She gives two quizzes every week, the lab quiz is ridiculously hard because it is information that we could not realistically memorize. She gives I believe ten tests total so do not take.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: D
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE her I repeat for the people in the back.. I took this course the previous semester and dropped to take it online took Alme the WORST decision of my life. 12 module quizzes dropped 2 , 11 lab quizzes dropped 2, 5 Exams drops 1 and 5 lab exams also drops 1 and a final exam and final lab exam. Made it much harder than need be.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Jun 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful. This was my first online class and this class exemplifies everything wrong with so many college courses. Assigns loads of pointless homework, there was an quiz or exam nearly every single day, and it is unclear what you have to study for the test. She provides loads of information with no context. Avoid even if no other options.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
5.0
GEO132
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2019
Would take again

Amazing Teacher

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

LOADS of busy work. Labs take hours to complete and lab questions are repetitive. If you get one thing wrong on a lab you basically fail the quiz. 2 quizzes a week and a test every other. **ALL of them are webcam & lock down browser.** She doesn't tell you what you got wrong on quizzes so you cant prepare for tests.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
So many papers
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Jul 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took her over the summer and I feel like that was my mistake. The class is extremely generalized so they dont skimp on the amount of course work just because its a summer class. The tests and quizzes use lockdown browser and the quizzes are relatively difficult and require close attention. I wouldnt recommend her over the summer

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2019
Would take again

Very lecture heavy BUT she will give you text answers during her lectures. 2 assignments per week but no difficult, you can pass the lab quizzes without even doing the lab. Professor Alme is very nice and emails back quickly. She wants everyone to pass

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is very passionate/interesting, which makes her fun to talk to. But speaks very quickly, goes through lecture slides at lightning speeds, and expects that you read everything before each lesson and do all homework, or else you get totally lost. She goes off on tangents and skips around the chapters, making her hard to follow. TONS of homework.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST CLASS EVER! I asked to meet her in person, she never responded. When she does respond it's just as confusing, impersonal and outdated as her assignments. Too much content on her D2L to decipher what's busy work and what's actually relevant and graded. Links don't work to half of what is graded. Oh and good luck with statistics sans formulas!

Test heavy
Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SCI1100
Grade: C
Feb 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this class as a transfer freshman my first semester at KSU. Knowing that it was a 4 credit class I knew there would be a lot of assignments but this was a little much. 98% of the time we did not finish the last lecture before an exam and it would not be pushed. She is a very nice person but an awful professor, steer clear. JUST DON'T!!!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
May 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

My class was online, and interaction with this professor was difficult. Most responses came from her assistant. Lab quiz and unit quiz every week, and every three weeks: a lab test, unit test, and an additional lab quiz. Could not see what you missed on quizzes to help prepare for test, and if you requested, the answer was no.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Jun 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her online class unless you want a semester full of tears, or love being watched on lockdown browser, even on practice quizzes. There are no videos teaching how to do anything, just on average more than 9 links on all lab assignments. You miss some information in the reading? Sucks for you! This class may be much better in person.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
2.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Jun 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I payed a lot of money for this class and she never taught a single lecture. She only posted ted talks and easily google-able articles. She didn't grade anything because the homeworks and quizzes grade themselves. Not sure why I had to pay for this

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B-
Jul 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took her during the summer online, lots of work and doesnt open all of it until a couple of days after it's assigned which she says is "fair". Quizzes and exams all on lockdown browser, cant see what you missed. Only form of learning was reading the textbook.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
2.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Jul 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Never taught a single lecture. Will be reporting to the dean. What a waste of money

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: C
Sep 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hands down the worst professor, she does not respond to emails, provides zero help. All her responses and course material is very automated and is extensively difficult. My entire class reached out to the dean and they basically told us to suck it up. 10/10 DO NOT recommend

1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Sep 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The teacher is terrible. No lectures at all, she does not grade everything is automated. If you email her for help she will respond with read the syllabus. Do not I mean DO NOT take this class with this teacher. She has the teacher equivalent of an SAE. Definitely not for the boys.

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
SCI101
Grade: B-
Oct 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have never had such a bad experience taking science. She does not grade all assignments in a orderly time, so you have no idea what your grade is. She barely responds to emails and if she does she tells you to read the syllabus. EVERYTHING is lockdown browser. You cant even ask what you missed because she calls it cheating.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Oct 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

NEVER TAKE HER, SHE IS AWFUL AND COULD CARE LESS IF HER STUDENTS ARE STRUGGLING

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst class I have taken. She grades nothing and does not teach lectures. You are expected to do everything on your own and when asked for help, she says she cannot help since this would be considered cheating. Hands down, worst professor I have taken. 10/10 do not recommend.

3.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: B-
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

If you want a class where you do not have to rely on the teacher this is the class for you. She has assignments due by every Sunday and there are no lectures. It's a class where you will only be successful if you have self-discipline and are able to teach yourself. In order to do well on quizzes, you must read the textbook.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Paying for a class like this was a joke. Not sure if she actually did any work. All tests and quizzes are graded by the computer. Will not let you know what questions you missed on quizzes plus its impossible to pass some of the lab quizzes when the questions are choose all that apply. Would not recommend paying for something like this...

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

weekly workload: chapter reading, 35ish question homework, quiz over that, lab reading, and lab quiz. also you might have a discussion post or module exam every couple weeks. if you want a heavy workload this is your class.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Ridiculous amount of busy work, doesn't let you review quizzes, uses lockdown browser for the smallest assignments, trick questions, and overall was a horrible class. I would not take her class again.

1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Treats her gen ed course like a major. Two quizzes and graded homework due every week and every quiz requires lockdown. Will not let you see what you missed on the quizzes to improve for next time. Unacceptable workload for a student working 30+ hours a week. No recorded lectures, only TED talks and articles. She is paid for nothing.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
1.0
SCI1101
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There were lab quizzes and module quizzes every week, and a module exam and lab exam every month. She did not like to help students if they asked questions. There were no lectures given, just from the book. It was an easy class, and I did not use the book once, but she is an awful professor.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Mar 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Currently taking. Worst professor ever. Does not deserve to be a teacher. DO NOT TAKE HER!! She does not even deserve the 1 I gave her. Impossible to contact and uses lockdown for EVERYTHING. -4/5, would rather drink broken glass than take her again. Labs make no sense, and trick questions everywhere, not to mention short time allowed during test.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

labs do not correspond to what is being learned in class. 2 quizzes per week and on test weeks, 2 tests, and 2 quizzes. SO much work for an intro science class. Was probably 20 people who dropped in the first week and by the time I dropped there were about 40 in total. Worse professor I've ever had.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Apr 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Majority of the time i could not see the correlation between the course content and the lab assignments. She has unreasonable late work expectations and does not care if youre sick or if a family member has passed. I would not recommend taking this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Jul 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

the worst, do not take! She takes forever to respond to emails & when she does, she barely helps. No lecture videos; just lots of textbook reading, labs, and articles that are irrelevant. You have to use a lockdown browser & webcam for EVERYTHING but homework. The only good thing is that she will drop your lowest scores at the end of the course.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
SCI01
Grade: A-
Aug 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She only responds to the first email you send her. Other than her being completely un-involved with the students, the course work is heavy and requires a lot of reading & notes. The labs and quizzes in the SAME unit do not relate to one another, and seems unorganized. She requires you to read the textbooks but you can still make an A without it.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
5.0
SCI3360
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the hardest classes Ive taken, She is lecture heavy and often teaches stuff that is not on the exam. Do not take her unless you have to

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Overall, not a terrible class. I took it online, so I actually never emailed her or asked any questions. I taught myself the class. I ended with an A, but it was definitely not worth the time or stress. A lot of kids ended up dropping the class. I wish I had taken this class in person with a different professor.

4.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Her exams are the most difficult part of the class, however she let us retake all of them for a better grade at the end of the semester. Honestly the homework isnt too bad, all of it can be found on quizlet, you just have to take the time to do it. Super nice, always willing to help, is normally always available through email any day of the week.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Tons of reading. Quizzes cover really specific small details from the reading. Labs are completely unrelated to the unit. Overall the class isnt too bad as long as you completely read all the articles and textbook chapters.

Get ready to read
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She's not good, but the course content kind of made up for her lackluster performance. The course load took many, many hours each week to complete. I was able to secure an A in the class, but it was not easy. I learned a lot, but this better be the worst professor I ever have. I get a lot more Jeopardy questions correct now so that's something.

Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
SCI3360
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is one the the hardest classes I've ever taken. You will have weekly homework and pre-lab quizzes on mastering geology, but you can find the answers on quizlet. Her tests are the hardest thing about the class, they are lengthy and alway has an essay question. She does offer extra credit assignments throughout the semester. She is nice & caring

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: F
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She did was nice, but she never really responded to my emails or would respond later on. Also, the class is just really confusing with the online book, but you cant borrow a text book which I really disliked about the class. There is lockdown browser. Basically meaning its required to have a webcam taking test or quizzes.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 11, 2022
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE! STAY AWAY! WORST TEACHER EVER! Had to teach myself the material.

1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Feb 5, 2022
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!! The teacher does not teach. Uploads a ton of things and expects us to read everything and gives labs every week. Theres lab quizzes and exams. Never does online lectures to teacher the students who PAYS her. The quizzes are on lock down. Then you have to buy the MMES thing online. The labs are extremely complicated.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
1101
Grade: B
Mar 26, 2022

Honestly the worst professor I have ever had. Avoid this one at all costs. You will have textbook readings, homework, and a quiz on lockdown every week. You will also have a lab and lab quiz every week on lockdown. The labs are impossible. The exams and lab exams are so hard and she asks the most tedious questions. Do not take her.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
GEOL1121K
Grade: B
Apr 2, 2022
Would take again

Professor Alme is what made this class so interesting. She is truly passionate about geology and is very enthusiastic. Course was heavy in material, but she is the best professor you could ask for in regards to geology. Show up, do your work, and study, and you will do great. I think she is one of my favorite professors so far.

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Amazing lectures
Respected
4.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A-
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Tests are hard. You'll know most of it if you do the reading. However, there is always that one topic that is hard to grasp and she likes to ask ten questions on it out of 50. For the labs, questions are tedious, but only if you don't print out all of the papers. All of the answers are on the papers if you look. Lots of extra credit to help as well

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
May 13, 2022
Would take again

This class was online. Weekly assignments, very tedious but doable. Professor Alme is very nice and caring. Depending on your syllabus she drops lowest test, quiz, and lab grades and provides extra credit towards the end, but DON'T count on it. She's encouraging. As long as you put in the effort, you should at least pass.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2022

Literally an awful professor. I do not know how she is employed. She does not know how to be concise and will bombard you with hundreds of pages to read all at once, just to take a stupid 10 question quiz. Honestly there's so much reading it's awful. And the labs suck. Honestly, I wish she was fired awfullllllllll.

1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Oct 3, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Worst class I have ever taken. Professor doesnt even teach. She assigns a TON of readings but no lectures of her actually teaching the material. Also, the labs are so hard. Genuinely, this class is such a waste of my money. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. If you are interested in environmental science, then take this class with a DIFFERENT teacher.

1.0
5.0
SCI3360
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 12, 2022

I would never take this professor if I didn't have too. She is a sweet lady but her class is EXTREMLY difficult.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2022
Would take again

This class was hard!! Some stuff was easy like the assignments, but the quizzes and exams were so hard. I do not know how I got an A honestly. Just try your hardest and do not just think you can wing it.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
SCI01
Nov 15, 2022

RUN!!!! This online class is awful. The amount of work you'll have to do will ruin your whole week and EVERYTHING is lockdown browser. The only thing you can use notes on is the labs (they don't help much), and her multiple choice questions have at least 5-10 choices on an answer. No partial credit either. Awful awful class.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2022

Professor Alme is a nice lady and she truly cares about the success of her students. That being said, SCI3360 is mostly for middle grades Educ majors. This does not correlate with the standards of earth science we will be teaching. Her lectures are a lot and not very helpful. Be prepared to really read the chapters and STUDY because you have to!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI3360
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2022

This class is very hard for no reason. The work is never-ending. I would spend a total of 15 hours studying for her tests and still not get an A. She is nice, but she needs to focus on her students being able to retain information not memorize it for a test.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
SCI3360
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Professor Alme is caring, flexible, and gives excellent feedback. Although science ed majors take this, it is a 3000 level science course, so don't expect it to be an "easy A" like many education courses. Exams are straight forward and As are achievable if you put in some time and effort. The homework is time consuming but helps you learn.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2022

I took Professor Alme's online course for SCI1101, and it's definitely not an easy A so if you want to be lazy or you're only taking this class because you have to then 10/10 do not recommend.

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Participation matters
2.0
4.0
SCI101
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2023

Dr. Alme was an okay professor-she assigns a reasonable amount of homework, and is relatively good with getting back to emails, however, her tests are incredibly difficult. The tests do not always cover what was learned in class. In addition, she gives a quiz after each lab, which is graded harshly and she has a summative lab assessment.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 18, 2023

I withdrew from this class within the 2nd week of classes. The caseload is way too extensive for this to be a science and environment class. I love a good challenge but I feared I would have an anxiety attack due to the enormous amount of work required on top of my other three classes. The D2L set up is very confusing. JUST AVOID!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
1101
Grade: C
Mar 20, 2023

Professor Alme seems like a very sweet and nice lady who I'd like as a person. As a professor, not so much. The course is reading heavy with zero lectures. Labs are extremely difficult. Weekly homework and quizzes are not hard however. The worst part about the course though is how unorganized and difficult it is navigating D2L.

3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 28, 2023

PROS, responds to emails, hw is easy, labs are not bad just long, and drops some low grades. CONS. uses a lockdown D2L can be a lot, just have to read the links so they make sense, stuff she includes is unnecessary for the people who are just looking for credit, deadlines are weird things due on Mon, but that can also be a good thing for some

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
SCI1101
Grade: B-
Apr 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor Alme is great. Although she assigns a lot of homework, she specifies what is expected of you and it's pretty consistent every week. She offers extra credit and cares a lot about her students' success. She extended one of my Lab Exams because I missed the deadline. As long as you read the material and do the quizzes, you will be fine.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
2.0
5.0
SCI1101
Grade: A-
May 3, 2023

If you are looking to get your basic Life Science credits, avoid this course. The material should not be difficult on its own, but combined with proctored assignments every week and weirdly worded questions, this class becomes a nightmare. She does offer plenty of opportunities to raise your grade, but it is very difficult to maintain an A.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI1101
Sep 29, 2023

She gave lots of homework and labs, when i tell you the lessons are soooooooooo long. It's so much reading and very time consuming. Some of the test answers aren't even correct you just have to guess which ever one is closest to the right answer. Don't take any other time-consuming class!! I honestly wouldn't wish her class on my worst enemy.

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Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
1101
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2023

Little sympathy for students and situations as well her grading critiera is confusing with the way she drops certain exams but not others. I would not recommend her. Id honestly wish I took a in person Science.

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EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
GEOL1121K
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Alme was extremely kind, caring, and made sure to check in with all her students throughout the semester to make sure no one was getting left behind. Her lecture style is engaging and entertaining and she exudes passion for her field of expertise. Highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
2.0
GEOL1121K
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2024

Prof Alme is very sweet and kind, but Jesus she gives way too much homework. An insane amount actually. 50-60 questions with 3-7 questions within them??? For a class that is a requirement for some, but has no second course? Genuinely crazy. I love her enthusiasm, but she also rambles a lot in lectures and goes over. But she is very nice and caring

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
1101
Grade: A
May 6, 2024
Would take again

There are weekly lockdown and webcam quizzes over the lessons and labs. It is heavy on reading and there are no lectures. The quizzes and tests sometimes ask very specific questions which make them tedious to complete. However, she gives multiple opportunities for extra credit which helps a lot. This course is not an easy A, but doable.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B
Sep 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Alme's SCI1101 class is challenging but manageable. The workload can be heavy, but with consistent effort and using resources like the textbook and unstuckstudy ai, you can succeed. Just avoid taking too many other time-consuming courses.

2.0
5.0
SCI3360
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 18, 2024

She is a nice lady but she she gives so much homework and she does not provide a study guide for the tests she expects you read the chapters and follow the learning objectives at the end of the chapter study for the exams which are not helpful. Her lectures are not helpful Very hard class I don't recommend taking this class. I dropped the course.

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Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
GEOL1121K
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

Very caring about her students if she knows you are trying. Ask questions and engage and she will help you however she can. There is a lot of homework but it's really not as hard as others make it seem. Very genuine love for geology and made it interesting and fun.

Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 24, 2025

I you have major test anxiety I do not recommend. the grading is on a point scale so I like that but there are lots of test and quizzes. I wish I would have known better before registering. it also very time consuming with labs and reading. im not done with the course yet but I am still trying my best.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1101
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025

VERY time consuming class. She has a module and lab quiz every week with lockdown webcam browser, extensive hw, discussion posts, 4 lab and 4 module exams, 1 final lab, and 1 final module exam. With everything, lockdown webcam browser. Not responsive and very long readings. Don't take this class if you need an easy credit. Wouldn't recommend.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SCI11O1
Grade: Incomplete
Jun 11, 2025

Don't take this class. She gave like 5 quizzes and 2 exams on the same day and 3 days to study for it. DONT TAKE IT.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
SCI1101
Grade: B+
Oct 28, 2025

This is too much for a gen ed clas there was quizzes every week and labs with minimal help. for an online class it was very unorganized and a lot of work for a gen ed. It took up most of my time during the week even with planning. Every quiz and test had lockdown browser with webcam and the only information we got was through the textbook.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
SCI3360
Grade: C+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Hard tests! Lots of fill-in-the-blanks—no word box, and a 20-27 pt essay question for all four. She's super fun, though. She tries to make class entertaining and is overall a really kind professor that wants to see her students succeed.

Participation matters
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