Good lecturer, but test are hard.

Kat Courtney is a extremely dedicated teacher and is very interested in your success. Plenty of chances to earn points and extra credit but tests are hard.

She is interested in your success and will help you as long as you put effort into the class. She has no patience for students who dont show up to class prepared. She is extremely helpful and is funny in her lectures. She makes the boring subject matter interesting. Extremely thorough.

The comments stated about the teacher playing favorites is ridiculous. Here, I am an engineering major with no interest in Biology except for completing the requirement and I'm receiving an 'A' so far in the class. Obviously, these inidividuals are lacking study habits. Learn to study students!

It all comes down to whether you REALLY have an interest in the material or not, and have plenty of time to study for it. This class is extremely tough if you have other priorities going on in your life. More study=better grades. Simple as that. Knowing the study guide by heart is key.

She is very willing to help will stay with you and explain it until you get it. Wants you to do good. Class is very hard though, you have to study a lot to earn a good grade. Offers a little extra credit. Funny and likes the topic.

Great teacher overall, doesn't put up with BS

Kat is an excellent, down to earth and fun teacher. She is willing to help you understand the material, but you have to be willing to work hard. Bio 2A is an extremely hard course. I studied my @$$ off and I was a worried that i might not pass despite my efforts, because i got "D's" on 2 of the 4 exams. Luckily, Kat offers extra credit. I mana

Katherine is an excellent teacher. She is so willing to help students that she gives her phone number to call her when you need help. She is willing to make appointments with you outside of school time to help you grasp the subjects. When we called her for help, she was willing to explain it to us. Doesn't play favorites, you just have work hard.

Learn Study skills. I cannot agree with those who say that she is unhelpful; few professors give out their home numbers. These people obviously did not study. Learn study skills and ask questions. It becomes apparent during lecture that she is passionate about her topic and is will take the time to explain things clearly if asked. Fun field trips.

The class is hard, but she tries her best to keep your intrest

cool teacher, always making lectures loud and clear, helping students, when they need help and makes lab fun

I need to try harder

She is one teacher who is truly interested in her students. Most teachers can care less about you and why you are there. She actually wants to know about you and your pursuits. Not an easy teacher, but if you want to know the subject well, she is the bomb!

Te very first day this professor told us that this class will be one ovf te hardest classes we will take at moorpark! She was right! It is a very hard class, butt this teacher offers help and study guides/suggestions. She is helpful w/other subjects as well. She makes it hard not to learn with her love for her subject and students.

Wow you have a lot of comments! Excellent teacher

kath is one of the best teachers i've ever had. she truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. freakin awesome. she's not the easiest teacher, but she loves what she does and she is committed to helping you untill you fully understand the material. she's also a really cool person outside of school

She is a really good teacher,she loves her subject and really knows alot about it, her test are killers because its 4 to 5 chapters and alot of memorization, she does give some extra credit

She is the best biology teacher that I have had at Moorpark! She truly cares about her students succeeding, and is always willing to stay after class for help. All of her tests are STRAIGHT from the study guides that she hands out, so there are no suprises. Her multiple choice is from review at the end of each chapter too! Great teacher... )

She's a lot of fun and you will really learn a lot from her. If you're going to take a bio class in the spring you should really sign up for her Field Bio Class it counts for IGETC you get to take field trips. Learn all about California's native plant and animal species and see the state's deserts, beaches and mountains!

Love this class! Fun, inspiring field trips to beautiful locations. Great learning experience. Instructor made it enjoyable. She truly cares about her students and is extremely knowledgable.

To be quite honest, I have no idea how I managed to get an A in this class. It is A LOT of studying but fortunately she gives study guides. Know them. Do the extra credit. Be in lab (The lab practical is hard). The lectures bored me to tears but she's a fun person once you get to know her.

Best biology teach I've ever had! She is so funny and relates to her students so well. Her class isn't that easy but as long as you read the book and pay attention in class you'll do fine. HIGHY RECOMEND HER! You'll be thankful you took her class. Also VERY helpful with not only bio but school in general. She is also well traveled.

Alot of people in my class were difficult and said they didnt like her but i really did. she relates really well to students and is able to teach the material so you remember it. its a biology class- you are going to have to study a TON, accept it and make sure u do it! i had fun in the class i hope u do too.

hard class, but a great professor. Take her, you will be glad you did.. study all diagrams in the book and know the material and you will be successful.

She is very sweet and funny. She definitely is a professor I would suggest. A little fast paced at times, but if you ask her to clarify, shes more than happy to. Very upfront and on the table, gives lecture notes, and tells you what to expect. As long as you take notes, rewrite them, and read the chapter...youll pass the tests and her class ; )

Great teacher. You have to study really hard. She gives out study guides from day 1 and they are EXTREMELY helpful. She really wants everyone to get a A, but they have to earn it. She is always willing to help.

This teacher was great! Gives you a study guide 1st day of class.. if you have any questions just ask her and she'll answer them, this class is hard you HAVE to study or else you'll end up dropping b/c its too hard for you to catch up. She really wants you to pass.Drops lowest grade.. I got a B even after failing 1 test.STUDY and you'll do great =)

Difficult subject and there's no getting around it. She gives you all the questions ahead of time so she expects good answers on the test. All information can be found in book. Very helpful when I went to clarify answers to test questions. I put in the correct amount of effort and got an "A", sounds like these other people are just lazy.

It's a biology class so don't expect it to be all fun and games. It's a tough subject but she makes it easy. Take the study guides seriously b/c all the questions for the test are on those things. She will answer any questions you have over and over any try and make it exciting. I RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER TO ANYONE, will take her again.

She is awesome! She was always there to help me and any other person that approached her. It's a hard class but as long as you do the study guides you'll get an A. She keeps the concepts easy to understand, and I love her. If it wasn't for her I would have never been interested in Biology since I had a horrible teacher for bio 2A. Take her!

LOVED HER CLASSES!!! I took intro to Botany and then Bio 2A with her and got an A in both. There is a lot of note taking and studying needed to pass the class, but its honestly REALLY easy if you just follow the study guide EXACTLY. All the info for the tests are in her notes from lecture so pay attention in class and write everything down.

BEST TEACHER EVER. seriously you will never find another teacher so dedicated and fascinated by this subject. Take her !

AMAZING teacher! wants you to do well and cares about her students! very time consuming class but you walk out with a whole new understanding of bio! a truly unique and rewarding class! she is so motivating and dedicated! deffinately one of the best bio teachers here! She actually cares and wont make you feel dumb!

Not recommended if you are looking for an easy A; however, if you love biology (or willing to learn) then you must take her class! Tests are challenging, especially a great portion is on short answers. Must read the books in order to succeed.

She is very friendly, active, helpful, and willing to help you.You may need to remember a lot to success this class like other science classes. She always tells you what'll be in the quizes, so you can manage your time efficiently. She also offers many extra credits (i.e. field trips,5x10=50pts) If you like Bio, I totally recommend her (^-^)

I took Kath's course for both Bio M02A and M02B. Seriously the best professor at Moorpark College. If you are serious about learning biology and being well-prepared for transfer then she is the best professor to take. Not an easy A, but why would you want an easy A in bio? Its a hard class, and her passion and expertise made it amazing.

I didn't realize we had to go on 3 field trips that took up the whole weekend each. And you will lose points for not attending. At the end of the semester you have to take a tree exam which is SUUUPER hard. But besides that she gives lots of extra credit, is very nice and helpful. Although I think everyone did better in the class, it's not hard.

Kath is awesome! Listen to what she says in lecture: if she is making a list or drawing a diagram of something, write it down, it will be on the exam. There is a lot to memorize but Kath is a great teacher.

The first week or so I felt like she conpletely lacked compassion. Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong. Kath is a great teacher, but you have to work for that A. Don't take her for granted or be a moron. She won't put up with it.

I took Kat for Bio M02A and M02B. This class is not an easy A. You have to study a lot and be really prepared for tests. She is extremely helpful and fun. She provides study guides and diagrams that you can fill out for a study tool. She has a lot of knowledge and is willing to share it. If your serious about Bio TAKE HER CLASS you will learn A LOT. If you just want to screw around don't take the class, you will fail. I loved her class.

She's passionate about the subject and enjoyable but the course lacks a focus that would keep students from mindlessly trying to retain little details. The tests are doable, but because she lacks this focus the ONLY way to do well on them is to do the 30 page study guides she pulls off the internet without specifying what 30% of it she tests on.

Listen, if you want a good grade don't take Kath. It's hard work and you really have to know the material to get an A. That's a good thing though. You really learn the material, in depth. GO TO HER OFFICE!! Ask her questions, get clarification. She'll find some way to make you understand. My sit downs with her made all the difference.

Truly a great person, I love her. As many have said, she expects a lot. But, I'm a BIO major... Anyone trying to enter the field of biology should go to her. Her high expectations equate to you truly acquiring a lot of knowledge.

She is the best biology teacher. She gives you the study guide to all the quizzes and the tests...what else is easier than that. Don't be lazy though, you will get backed up in information. Just pay attention, take good notes, and do the study guide. Not too hard right?

Easy Kath, overall she is a really good teacher, but her class is not easy by any means. She expects you to study, Surprise! If you read the book and take good notes you should do fine, but if you procrastinate I wish you the best.

She has a study guide online and the questions on the test are exactly the same ones. You don't really need the textbook as long as you take good notes since she says everything you need to know for the test. She keeps class very interesting and she walks you through the labs. I got an A for the semester and I'm planning to take her Bio1B class

Kath is one of the most challenging teachers you will ever take. She knows who is interested and who is not, and if you are not interested, then suddenly ask for lots of help, you're not likely to be rescued. If you want to learn, and you apply yourself, you will never learn more from a professor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, this professor changed my life

Easy Kath..LOVE HER! very hard class, but tries to help you through it. Gives study guide for exmas and quizes..make sure you do them! This teacher changed the way I think about science and made me love it even more. Amazing teacher.

Kath is the best! She's extremely helpful so don't ever be afraid to go to her office. Strongly recommend going to class because alot of the questions from her tests come from lecture notes; so TAKE GOOD NOTES! I had her for BIO2A and 2B and got A's in both. DO THE STUDY GUIDES & you'll do GREAT! She offers study guides for exams and lab quizzes!

I recommend taking her class because she is very enthusiastic about biology and teaching her students. you can tell she only wants the best for her students and she is very intelligent and interesting and knowledgeable in the realm of biology. She is always giving the class cool examples and applications of what is learned form the class.

She's intimidating, difficult, and has a tendency to be short with people. That being said, Kath is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She pushes you to be a better student. Also, she's a total babe. Anyone who can't see it is lying to themselves. Thanks Kath.

Kat is by far the BEST teacher i have ever had. She made me love Biology! This class is by no means easy. If you are looking to get an easy A, DONT take this class. She is so helpful and extremely bright. Make sure that you study frequently! If you are a serious student and want to learn, you would be an idiot not to take her class. Take her!!

Take this teacher, you won't regret it.

Kath is an amazing teacher. She is helpful and knows the subject so well. The class requires a lot of studying but as long as you do the study guide and take notes you should be fine.

I took "Easy Kath" for Bio 2A and 2B she is an amazing teacher , but don't expect an easy A. She makes Bio interesting and she really wants all her students to succeed, but you have to study and take good notes

She's a great professor and made the class so interesting. Very helpful and nice. Bio in general requires a lot of studying, so read the chapters, do the study guides, and look over the notes, and you should do fine (the more studying you do, the better your grade will be).

Loved this woman with a passion, she is the best! You come out of the class with so much knowledge really drilled into your head to the point where it's nearly impossible to forget it all. LOTS of studying but well worth it. Take her if you can, she's one of the best professors you'll ever have! Very fair class.

Take her if you can! So far one of the best Bio prof. Listen well, take good notes and STUDY! You'll be fine :) She makes everything interesting. :) NO BS, very straightforward. She is the coolest EVER. Fun class and lab. You won't regret taking her. You will learn a lot. She has a lot of experience in almost all aspect of Bio. Love her! :)

I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews. Don't be afraid of taking Kath.She's a really sweet and funny lady who can really relate to students. She's always willing to help you. If you attend class, take notes and study, this class will be a breeze. I would definitely take her class again.

Don't look any further. If you work hard, you will get an A. There are no better teachers than Kath period. I loved her, her class, and her passion for biology rubbed off on me! I wish she taught every Biology course so I could continue to have her as my teacher. This class was the best experience of my life! Take her! You won't regret it!

She is great, english is my second languages and I cant speak very well, but this women explains things in the best way,I could underestand all materials, she was so patient to help me also. Bio is not an easy course, students should study study and study+Kath you would be successful, just take her class, I wish, she teaches Bio 2B, but she doesnt!

Absolutely my favorite teacher, extremely passionate about her work and really cares for you to know your stuff. I'm so sad to not be able to take 2B with her. However, it is a very demanding class and more or less took over my life. I love biology though and this class only made me love it more.

Loved this prof, So sad she doesn't teach 2B. TAKE her class, I doubt you'll ever find a finer Bio professor!!

She is AMAZING. She explains material very well, and will continue to explain until you understand. She loves the subject and makes lecture fun to be in. She also understands that life can get in the way, however you definitely have to show up to class on time, do the work, and study hard. Do the study guides and you'll get an A easily.

She has long lectures and her tests aren't really easy, but she's an amazing professor and is always willing to help you out and keep with it until you fully understand the material.

Kath is one of the sweetest professors ever. She genuinely cares about her students & wants them to pass. However, you will not succeed if you don't read the book & do the studyguides. Read the chapter you guys are going to go over the day before & do the study guide the day or weekend after. You need to work to get your grade, there's no other way

Kat is sweet and welling to help you until you understand the material. Expect to READ A LOT and STUDY STUDY!! The class is hard, you must put A LOT of effort.

If youre looking for an easy A, DO NOT take this class. Katherine makes you work for your grade, as she should. 6 exams and a final. Lab quiz every week. She wants you to understand and learn the material. She does not take attendance, but skipping class will hurt your grade. She is hilarious too. Lectures are fun. Do the studyguides youll pass!!

BY FAR my favorite professor. She made me solidify my decision in becoming a Bio major. That being said, only take this class if you're a science major. Not for the weak minded. Write down everything she says! Get on her good sidetalk to her so she knows your name. She will help if you ask! I Wish I could take her again, love and miss Kath :(

Kath is a wonderful professor. She is brutally honest, hilarious, and brilliant. If you have a chance to take a class with her, I would advise you to do so. She's intelligent and funny which makes the two hour lectures fly by. She has been my favorite professor, if I wasn't finished at Moorpark, I would continue to take her courses.

Her lectures help, but doing the study guides is CRITICAL. You don't turn them in, but I found them to be the thing that really let me pass the tests. She's very specific, especially about photosynthesis and DNA replication. You'll have to study, but I loved her.

Kath is an amazing professor. Her lectures are in depth so take good notes. She also gives out study guides for the tests that you should do for sure. A lot of the questions on her tests are from the study guides. The written part of her test is actually easier than the multiple choice. Take her class. She's hilarious and is very straightforward.

Her lectures are AMAZING! But her tests are nightmares, until the final which is always super easy. She gives a bunch of extra credit at the end of the semester because a lot of people are failing. All in all, she's great for a teacher, super sweet, really caring, but her tests are killers.

Lectures are clear, in-depth, and very well explained, but it is CRUCIAL you pay complete attention. If you zone out for just 10 seconds you will be completely lost because that's the nature of biology. Do study guides completely and her written tests are an A. If you have an A, you will have a COMPLETE understanding of biology. Not for non-science

Kath is a great teacher and I would highly recommend taking her class. She seems a little crazy at first, but if you talk to her and go to her office she will help you a lot. Go to class, read the book, do the study guide, and you will get an A.

If you actually want to learn take Kath. She is passionate & really wants her students to work hard and actually learn for later careers involving science. Her lectures are very clear and if you complete her study guides and understand them, you're golden on the exam! She is also hilarious and enthusiastic which makes lecture exciting!

Kat really cares about her students and wants them to do well. The subject is difficult but she does her best to get us to learn the material and understand it. Shes available for office hours and is always happy to help. You really have to put in a lot of study time in order to do well in this class.

One of the best professors I've ever had, if you are going to be taking the MCAT or DAT this is the teacher you want. If you are looking for a easy A go else where, Kath actually cares about her students, but you have to put in the work.

Professor Courtney is a kind, warm, and caring person. She really knows her stuff, and is a great resource if you have questions. This class will require more work than all of your other classes put together if you want an A, however, and I'm not exaggerating. This is, practically speaking, a 15 semester credit class, in terms of the time required.

Professor Courtney is very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and always offers help! Her Botany class is hands-on and so much fun, but please please make sure to work for it because it requires a lot of input. There are sooo many terms to learn and memorize. Read the textbook in the evenings with a cup of tea, and study smart for the quizzes and exams.

Kath is an energetic and knowledgeable teacher who inspires and motivates her students. She uses tangible examples to make the material interesting and life-applicable. She teaches to all learning styles. This class requires attendance to understand the concepts/do the labs. Vocabulary memorization is required.

Professor Courtney is hands down the best professor I had at Moorpark college and probably the best professor I've had in my college career. Katherine cares so much about her students and really wants you to succeed. I have always had a interest in plants but she inspired me even more to study plants and their applications. Take her classes !

Excellent! Very knowledgeable! Fun! She loves the subject and loves to teach.

One of my favorite professors I've ever had, very inspiring and helpful! Put in the work and you'll be fine.

Try to finish the study guide before lectures, or else you WILL fall behind. She always takes up the entirety of lecture time, so it's difficult to ask her in depth questions outside of office hours. She's super late with grading, but explains things really well if you reach out. Write down EVERYTHING she puts on whiteboard, especially diagrams.

Before each chapter's lecture, go over the powerpoints and try to finish study guide section IN THAT ORDER. She will usually take up the entirety of lecture time, so ask questions right away or during her office hours. Everything she puts on the whiteboard, especially diagrams, will most likely be on the test. She's very late with grading, btw.

She is tough, honest, funny, and expects you to show up and do the work. There is some extra credit. She is great about out of class time with office hours and in person and Zoom sessions prior to exams. Even on the weekend. I learned and retained so much. Definitely take if you want to actually learn and aren't just in it for the grade.

One of my absolute favorite teachers. So funny and caring, and all the field trips were amazing. Lots of quizzes, and sometimes gives us exam questions that weren't covered in class. Only announces exams 2 classes beforehand, so hard to prepare. Long lectures. Love her.

If you have a weak Biology or Chemistry base then it will be impossible for you to take this class. 5 hour long classes with 2 ten minute breaks. Professor is very caring and will do whatever you need to help you learn.