She is NOT an easy teacher, but does a good job at presenting a lot of information in an understandable way. She will answer questions and let you redo wrong test questions. You CAN get an A, I did.

The class is difficult but if you study you can get an A (ie. take advantage of the practice tests on her website especially the essay questions). She will stay as late as you want her to and is willing to answer all your questions. Be ready to work

Be prepared to work hard! Long tests, hard lab practicals. She offers lots of extra credit, make up exams and practice exams on her website. Do the practice exams, she reuses the essay questions. I recommend her. Enthusiastic professor.

Way better than Rodriguez. Anatomy is hard but she will reward those who put in the effort. Stay for the whole lab, see her at office hours, she uses the lab models on her tests, take photos of the slides and plastic models. I highly recommend her.

This is definitely a difficult class but besides its difficulty, she is quite a phenomenon. I absolutely admire her work and presentation and overall I have to give her an A for her way of teaching. Definitely take this class if u want to learn but be prepare to put an extra effort to earn that A!

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Intelligent teacher, very helpful when you come to her office and discuss about the class material with her. She will help you understand the material more easily. Even though her lecture is a little bit confusing, but if you work with her, you will do better on the tests.

she is a great lecturer but sometimes she goes too far and doesnt stop lecturing.she is very helpful and helps clarify difficult concepts but is kind of unorganized in her notes.it is hard to determine what is going to be on her tests exactly (which are very difficult) but her practice exams do help, IF YOU DO THEM. very difficult class. read: HARD

Dr. Schmeidler is a WONDERFUL teacher. Yes, she is hard. This is the hardest class I've ever had to take. But she lectures clearly, is more than fair and if you use the study guides on her website some of the test questions are the same or very similar. I highly reccomend her and would take her again!

she is hard but she knows a lot.if you want to learn take her class

I would say that relative to other IVC professors, she's pretty hard-but if you are taking bio97/99,then u must be a biology major or someone going to pharmacy or medschool and once u transfer to those institutions, i will tell you that she is relatively easy compared to most of your professors! she's very helpful although somewhat disorganized.

I Had this class few years ago, before going to pharmacy school. it was very hard class but I was staying until 11 or 12 midnight during the lab periods. she stayed with me and some other students. I got all A's in her exam but I studied really hard, I brought my cat home to study for final lab and she allowed it. take good notes and read the book

Schmeidler is a great professor. She took a subject I was dreading and made it interesting. The concepts could be confusing, but she used helpful analogies that aided my understanding. I found her to be tough, but fair. If you put in the time, you can get a good grade in the class. And just for the record, I worked full-time as well.

Extremely knowledgable professor, glad to know her.

Prof. Schmeidler knows her stuff, but doesn't really deliver it well. Her tests are really hard! Attend to class since she does not provide powerpoint slides. She is very flexible with deadlines. Make sure you visit her at her office hours because she likes company. She is quite boring and makes jokes that nobody understands...

Great teacher. If you have the time, pay attention and do the studying necessary (like any other class) you will do well. Nothing ridiculously hard, just lots of terms/new information

This professor is not awful, but she is overly tough. Her lectures are interesting if a little bit all over the place. However,her teaching style is NOT for everyone. Her style is "discovery" meaning you have to discover for yourself. This is fine if you have a natural bent towards science, but not so much if you need more guidance.

She'll make you work hard, but you'll learn more from her than others - plus she's very nice. Hog her time during lab, pay attention to lecture & use the text to clarify but don't read the whole thing - too much info. Ask Q's, study the diagrams, and use her study guide and charts/lists from her website to prepare for exams - they are tough.

Dr. Schmeidler LOVES anatomy and loves teaching anatomy. She is extremely knowledgeable and if you make use of alone time with her (i.e. during lab) you will be well prepared for exams. (She also does pay attention to who stays longer in lab, and this will help you!) Her lab exams are hard but she offers a BUNCH of extra credit - take advantage!

This professor has become my academic hero. She's definitely tough but you could still get an A if you actually try. However this class isn't for the faint of heart. If you really want to know how a 4-year college bio class is really like then take her. She teaches at that level if not higher.

Most challenging, engaged, available, and fair professor I've ever had. I LOVED her class. Exams are brutal, but she never leaves you without an option to make up for mistakes and earn extra credit. She wants you to LEARN. I've never known a teacher to give so much time to her students, in the class and outside. A stellar woman.

Very knowledgeable professor. In order to do well in her class, you must learn how she teaches and how she ask questions on the exams. She tends to jump around during her lecture a lot so be prepared. Use textbook and other references to fully understand the subject since lecture notes alone is not enough to do well in her class. Good luck

You must keep up in Dr. Schmeidler's class and not rely on lectures alone to teach you the material. Studying the text closely each and every week is ESSENTIAL. Asking questions consistently is essential (and she will answer you quickly, clearly, and without shaming you). Lazy students do not belong in this class. Serious students will thrive.

Prof. Schmeidler was a good professor. She lectures a lot, and doesn't leave as much time for lab. Her tests are very hard, but as long as you complete her essay/diagram questions in a very detailed way, and get most of the multiple choice right, you will get an A.

Great lectures! She knows her stuff and GIVES her time generously. She was willing to meet with me on her day off and she opened up extra labs too- just because we asked. I've never worked so hard for a decent grade, but she gives the students as much as she expects from them. No slackers will pass this class, but you will learn a lot if you try!

If you're looking for an "easy" anatomy class then you're going to be looking for a very long time. It's just not possible to make anatomy easy. If you want a teacher that is very knowledgeable and helpful then take Dr. Schmeidler. She is ridiculously fair and she offers tons of opportunities to improve your grade. She's great!

LOVED HER CLASS. Pro: Extremely knowledgeable and interesting. Offers TONS of extra credit and regrades on exam. Genuinely wants to teach u the material stays extra after class and office hr to help you. Con: unorganized notes, can be condescending at times, tests are DIFFICULT due to free resp ques. Recommend: do the old exams and get to know her.

I think professor Schmeilder is very informative, creative, and caring professor. She accommodates greatly with students yet takes no slack. She knows a lot; a true professional for the sciences.

Professor Schmeidler's anatomy class was one of those rare, true learning experiences. Yes, you will have to work hard. Yes, you will need to commit to hours of study time. The best thing you can do for yourself is come in having read the chapters, be present for lecture every time, and STAY for all of lab to ask her questions! It will be worth it!

I took her for human genetics, and overall it is a doable class. She can go on rants, but the majority of quizzes and tests come from group discussions where you post your own questions. Memorize the questions online, and memorize the topics she emphasizes. Overall, she can be a tough grader, but she really takes pride in her students' successes.

A very challenging but rewarding class. I highly recommend recording every lecture and adding to your notes because you will miss a lot of important info during class. Detailed notes are key. She offers tons of extra credit ... probably enough to raise your grade by an entire letter. She wants you to succeed. Put in the effort and you will!

Hands down the best professor I have ever had. Anatomy is hard regardless of which professor you take. She actually explains the concepts to you so they make sense and are she makes it easier for you to apply those concepts. Use all the resources she post online. She uses the same exact free response questions as her old exams. Alot of Extra credit

Her class may seem overwhelming but if you make use of her term study guides, lab guides, past exams especially free response questions and extra credit then her class is actually not bad at all. I'd suggest use the book as a supplement only and use the resources on her website as a way to give more focus to what you need learn from her lectures.

Dr. Schmeidler does not make Anatomy tough. It's a tough subject to begin with - and it should be, especially for prospective medical professionals. She makes herself available if you ask, and genuinely cares about students' learning. The book is your best friend and her old exams found online will give you a good idea of the content she tests on.

Professor Schmeidler is the BEST professor I have had in my semesters of college. Anatomy alone is a grueling course that requires so much practice and preparation for exams, however she makes this class as fun and as smooth as possible with lots of interactive jokes and multiple hands on demonstrations. The most genuine caring professor out there

I think that a lot of these reviews reflect how the professor taught only online. Just because this course is at a community college doesn't make it easy. Make sure to read the book, don't be afraid to ask questions because I wish I started doing that earlier! Be an active participant and you will do well. Theres tons of extra credit opportunities

Anatomy is a tough class. Don't expect to get an A without putting in the effort. Her lectures are long but if you know what you're looking for it's not too bad. Have copies of the previous exams out during the lecture. GO TO THE EXAM STUDY SESSIONS. They helped me a lot. Try to love and apply the stuff you learn. You'll have a more enjoyable time.

She is really understanding

Professor Schmeidler is honestly the best professor that I have had in a while. Yes, the class is tough but all anatomy courses are. She is willing to stay after class for any test, office hours, and study time. She provides a lot of extra credit opportunities so that advantage! She is also a fair (or even easy) grader as long as you put in effort.

I really loved Professor Schmeidler. She genuinely cared for her students and wanted us to learn the content rather than just memorize it. The course is very difficult but she lets you know what is going to be on each exam and prepares you for an easy test day. Use the resources she gives you, do the extra credit, show up to lab and you'll be fine!

Her priority is student success. She will stay in class into the morning hours if there is a student who needs more time in lab or to take an exam. She will work with students in the event of an emergency. Lectures are engaging and humorous. Exams are indicative of the material. Old exams are posted and are very helpful. Lots of EC offered.

Dr. Schmeidler is one of the best professors I've ever had. The class is HARD but she gives SO MANY points for extra credit that it's possible to pass with an A, I had a C at the beginning and passed with an A. She truly cares about her students & will notice who is actually trying. Study the old exams, master the histology and do all the HW!