3.3

Kathie Holland

Business - University of Central Florida

3.3
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3.3
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Difficulty
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

Would not recommend this class

GEB3113 - 1.0 rating

Tests aren't bad if you study the study guide

MAN4350 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

100%

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B-

74% confidence
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Grade Distribution
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B: 3
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A+: 1
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Reviews (90)
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GEB3031
Mar 3, 2003

Very knowledgeable about subject matter and makes the material easy to understand. Always available outside class.

5.0
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MAN4802
Mar 4, 2003

Kathie is great, wonderful teacher. Watch out for co-instructor Joe Durek though.....

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GEB3031
Apr 10, 2003

Pretty nice but don't miss any class or she takes off a lot of points!

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MAN5021
Sep 24, 2003

Very nice and knowledgeble person. But be careful with exams, they are not as easy, make sure you read book carefully, she likes to include examples from it. Cathy is very easy to reach for students

5.0
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MAN4240
Oct 29, 2003

I would echo the sentiment about her tests being "not easy." Still, with hard work, an A is very possible. She is very accessible to students who need help, and is one of UCF's best instructors as far as I am concerned. Will take for Capstone

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HUMANREL
Dec 11, 2003

Overally a good and fair teacher.

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CORNERSTON
Jan 5, 2004

alot of busy work ...get a good group.

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CAPSTONE
Grade: F
Mar 5, 2004

Nitpicky to the extreme for papers. If you do not use keywords, she WILL mark you down, even if all the points are clear.

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ORGBEHVR
Mar 12, 2004

Very good if you're looking to learn about entreprenuership. Very helpful and knowledgable, would recommend fi you're really interested in learning.

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MAN4240
Grade: C
Mar 23, 2004

Class is not very interesting, her tests are very hard with a lot of information

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MAN4240
Mar 30, 2004

Kathie is very nice and charming, but the class structure leaves no room for ambigious lectures. Her lectures are not keen to the info you need to know for exams. Tons of group work, so get a good one. Exams are not easy, period. Count this as two classes

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MAN4240
Apr 8, 2004

Very nice, willing to help. Alot of group work, grades hard on group assignments. Tests are impossible, very difficult. I would take someone else.

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MAN4240
Apr 16, 2004

Her tests are difficult but possible to get a good grade with a lot of studying the book.She was not helpful AT ALL when I went to her office hours, gave excuses as to why she could not explain an answer to HER OWN test question.Will never take her again!

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MAN4802
Apr 22, 2004

very nice instructor, this class is an elective and it requires ALOT of work; the tests are not easy at all.

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MAN4240
Apr 24, 2004

Tests are the hardest I've taken at UCF. Classwork is worthless for actual learning. Tests and the class have nearly nothing in common. And she seemed to be a little 2 faced.

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MAN4240
Apr 24, 2004

She is a nice lady but her tests are way to hard!!. I think I only passed one of them. It is indeed a good idea to get a good group since you will be doing a lot of group work. If there is someone easier, take him/her.

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MAN4802
Jun 17, 2004

Too much ambiguity about tests. Poor structured group work - hard to know where you stand. Do the work, go to her for "help," and you can get an A.

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MAN4240
Jun 27, 2004

The test material is 95% book and 5% class.

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MAN4802
Jul 13, 2004

She is very nice but what she wants is creativity within the requirements. Pick a good group. Read the book because all the test questions come from the book. She requires you to attend an outside event. Get business cards!

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MAN4240
Aug 2, 2004

Nice teacher but tests are hard! You have an assigned group for the semester so don't miss any group assignments because major points off.

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MAN4240
Aug 2, 2004

Be prepared to read the whole book, test questions do not come from lecture, but you need to be at lecture for group assignments. Tests are real tough, but its possible to do good on them, i did. other than tht, shes cool.

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4240
Oct 25, 2004

Do not take this teacher!! She comes off nice, but its fake. You explain your point of view on a test question, that the whole class didn't agree with (with the page in the book to prove it) and she doesn't want to listen and admit she was wrong.

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GEB3031
Nov 8, 2004

DON NOT TAKE FOR CORNERSTONE! Is a bad cornerstone teacher who grades extremely hard. She even has a "personal grader" to grade our papers. Cornerstone is a hard course but this is impossible to pull an A. She doesn't tell you anything about assignments but grades REALLY hard. NOT CLEAR!

4.0
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MAN4240
Nov 21, 2004

Nice teacher but tests are extremely hard. As much as you study it is not likely you will get a good grade. Lectures are usually not helpful for a test have to read book.

5.0
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MAN4240
Dec 2, 2004

great teacher, has an easy going personality and is very helpful. test are straight from the book, kinda of hard

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GEB3031
Dec 9, 2004

This teacher is extremely hard. People say Cornerstone is hard, but comparing her to ALL other professors, she's the hardest. Do NOT take this teacher. I feel so sorry for anyone who does take her. As for the tests, they are not as hard as people make them out to be, just study.

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CAPSTONE
Feb 8, 2005

dr. n slave! dont take her as well for a bit of advice

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MAN4240
Mar 11, 2005

teacher does NOT teach what is on the test, can ignore her just read the book. She tries to be helpful but isn't. simulations need to be written like your in 5th grade keep it simple and you'll do better. READ THE BOOK!! or the test will crush you, class is easy test is hard

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ORGBEHAVIOR
Apr 28, 2005

Mrs. Holland is the best. She's the nicest teacher. Tests are hard, strait from the book. Her MC, SAQ are very tricky. But group work is all in class and it actually taught me a lot.

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MAN4240
May 19, 2005

Worst teacher at UCF. Very hard, not nice (well unless you like someone that is fake nice). Does not work with students. Class is annoying. She also does not understand simple logic and says things and does things that do not make sense. I'd rather stick a sharp stick in my eye that take for another class again.

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MAN4202
Jul 12, 2005

Comes off as very nice, but its obviously an act. Her tests are very hard, and she doesnt focus on the important points. Not an overall horrible teacher, but really opposite of how she comes across to students.

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MAN4240
Aug 4, 2005

Tests are hard - READ THE BOOK!Powerpoints are pointless. Company simulations are a blessing if you get a good group. They are worth more than anything else in the course and are not hard if you give her what she wants. No work outside of class, which is nice.

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MAN4802
Sep 23, 2005

VERY closed minded teacher who pretends to be sweet, unless there are any issues or disagreements. Why she speaks to the class I have no idea, because the tests all come from the book. An A is very possible, but you need a good group and a little luck with her.

2.0
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MAN4802
Nov 1, 2005

Tests are challenging- from the book, She is always smiling and happy even when giving bad news. Key to passing is a good group for feasibility analysis, if she doesnt like your group, your SOL.

2.0
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MAN4802
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2005

Here's the bottomline: Holland SUCKS like a Dyson vacuum. Her "Mr. Rogers" nicety gets annoying after the first class. Her tests are outrageously difficult and focus on minutia. Forget about using her study guide and be prepared to read the ENTIRE textbook. She focuses on simple grammatical errors like you're still in the second grade.

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MAN4802
Apr 25, 2006

ok, shes not as bad as evryone says! nice lady, expects mature people and get on her good side! classes are long/boring. tests are hard, but i got a D on all 3 and still passed with a B. Get a GOOD team for the project - big part of grade! just act real interested, ask a lot of quest., go to class always - you'll be fine!

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MAN4801
Jun 26, 2006

terrible teacher, acts nice but very fake. Nothing her discussion is related to the test(she will tell you this the first day). grades extremly hard and essay are worse. My class average were 75% and highest grade was an 88%. Total ****.

5.0
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TRAININGDEVE
Jul 25, 2006

Good class however Holland makes it hard. You get extra credit if you attend every class no matter what. Her tests are hard. What's covered in class is only about 10% of whats on the exams and the rest is out of the book. So yes you need to buy a book and READ IT!

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MAR4802
Nov 21, 2006

This class is boring. The teacher is very helpful. She really wants you to succeed. Goto her office and get help while writing your paper! It will help you get an A!

3.0
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MAN4802
Jan 10, 2007

Seems nice in a Kindergarten teacher kind of way. Don't be fooled, she grades very strictly. Low grades on most of the tests, but somehow managed a B...The Feasibility Analysis is ridiculous, get a good group!

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MAN4720
Apr 25, 2007

Definitely don't let the kindergarten teacher thing fool you...she is a tough grader and her classes are really boring. But it is possible to get an A or B

5.0
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MAN4802
Aug 16, 2007

Nice lady... Tests are straight from the book/study guide she gives you... she only grades hard on grammer when you turn stuff in.

5.0
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MAN4101
Apr 22, 2008

This class is not particularly hard but the material is boring enough to make you slack off. Lots of annoying in-class team assignments and self-assessments. Tough grader. 4 exams, 3rd one being a week before comprehensive final. Holland has an elementary school teaching style that gets under your skin.

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MAN4101
Apr 24, 2008

I have a B average. But it was the hardest thing to accomplish. Overall, horrible professor. Tests are opinionated and question are poorly written. She teaches the class as if we were in elementary school. Very tough grader on papers because she's an english professor, oh wait she isnt so, her expertise in grading papers is questionable. In my whol

5.0
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MAN4802
Jun 24, 2008

Overall a great teacher. Very nice, gives extra credit for no classes missed. Judges very harsh on papers and presentation though. Clear understanding of what she teaches. Follow along with her study guide and you should do fine.

3.0
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GEB3031
Dec 18, 2008

This class was my most difficult and to think it was just the 1 credit lab portion. Holland's grading is harsh, your grammar needs to be on point or you will lose 10%, which is like a letter grade. Good luck, you'll need it...

3.0
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GEB3031
Jan 2, 2009

She is very hard in grading your grammer and it takes you longer to do all the reports right. Her instructions on the reports are very vague. I wouldn't take her if I had other options. good luck

2.0
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GEB3031
Jan 8, 2009

Made the lab very hard. She hated to give anyone an A. Felt like she took off points for anything of she could not find something wrong. Grammar Nazi. Not impossible but avoid her if you can.

2.0
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MAN4101
May 6, 2009

This "professor" is horrible! She only has a Master's degree, and is not going for her doctorate (makes sense because she has no idea how to teach). UCF should be embarassed for having her. Tests are written from the most mundane facts of the textbook having nothing todo with the main objectives. Get ready to work your tail off just to get a B.

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ENTREPREN
May 20, 2009

Listen, I got an A on every single thing in this class (Entrepreneurship). And I didn't try hard or "work my tail off". Seriously, if you just follow her directions and aren't totally moronic when it comes to spelling words then this class is a JOKE! She's the sweetest lady. Lets you call her cell anytime if you need guidance. Gives extra cred.

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MAN4350
Aug 20, 2009

This teacher is horrible. Our group worked really hard and gave a great presentation, but she still deducted many points for tiny errors. I spoke to 8 other people after the final, and nobody else came close to my 75. I hope you are good at memorizing random facts, because that is what she tests on. She is one of the 2 worst instructors i've had.

2.0
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GEB3031
Dec 11, 2009

Ya, she made the cornerstone lab way more difficult than it needed to be, don't take her if you have a choice, she seems nice, but she's absolutely not. She grades things worse than my english teacher. DO NOT TAKE!

4.0
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MAN4350
Dec 17, 2009

Class is full of busy work - assignments in WebCourses, the instructor manual (BOTH of them), and the presentations (BOTH of them). This class will consume your soul. The initial instructor manual is really difficult, and creating your learning objectives is even harder. Make sure you pick a good subject to present on, and get in a good group!!!

2.0
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MAN4802
Apr 4, 2010

Terrible Teacher! Attendance is not only mandatory, but every absence over 3 you get penalized 10% of your grade per absence. She forces you to make awkward social interactions during class, as if we can't meet people or "network" on our own. Tests are tricky bc she asks very miniscule details about something specific she may have said in lecture.

5.0
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MAN4240
Aug 23, 2010

Book is 90% of test. You can miss 3 classes and be ok but there are in class assignments every week and if you miss that day you get an F on the assignment. I really enjoyed them though. You can pick your group to create a business and apply the course concepts too. Use alot of the terms when writting the report. Exams are difficult!

3.0
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GEB3113
Oct 8, 2010

Ok, so I love business, but this is the biggest waste of time ever. She doesn't teach at all what the test is on, and she admits it. She would much rather talk about her life. This class is full of idealistic crap that sounds nice, but aside from the guest speakers, most of it is ridiculous. DO NOT TAKE THIS.

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GEB3113
Nov 1, 2010

Class is easy!! There are a lot of assignments but they are very easy. She is also a very nice lady. Nice foundation and resources if you want to start you're own business.

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GEB3113
Dec 9, 2010

I love entrepreneurship but this class was a waste of time, take it if you want basic business info and harsh grading (you must go way beyond what she asks for to get a 90 on any assignment/discussion). Tests are ambiguous and useless, you can know every fact and concept from the book and watch all of the lectures and still get a low B on the exams

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GEB3031
Dec 12, 2010

Had her for cornerstone lab. She is very nice and helpfull. Her grading style leaves a little to be desired.

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GEB3113
Dec 16, 2010

Had Ms. Holland for How To Start A Business. Interesting Class. Lecture Capture. A few tests, which were fair. Many graded discussions. Must do an interview and create a business idea. Great class.

4.0
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MAN4350
Dec 17, 2010

She is very sweet in class but when it comes to assignments and grading she is harsh. She expects way too much for a 3credit hour class and her tests are ridiculous. She grades extremely harsh. Insane with grammar and don't waste too much time studying, still wont find information that's on the test.

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MAN4350
Dec 29, 2010

The course was an easy grade, just as long as you completed all assignments. Tests were a little harder than expected but if you complete all assignments it is easy to get a A or B. She grades grammar in all assignments so be prepared...which she has every right to do so...we are in college! She's very sweet and really cares about her students.

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GEB3113
Jan 10, 2011

The material wasn't difficult but there are way too many assignments (every week) for a 3.0 credit class and webcourse posting is over crowded. This was a lecture capture class so you can watch it on your ipod (that I like). Tests were fair.

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GEB3113
Apr 18, 2011

Awesome woman. Really cares about teaching you content and making sure you understand. Lots of assignments BUT they aren't hard. Webcourses discussion posting is over crowded and towards the end of the semester grading is very slow. However the class is NOT hard. Definitely interesting class, I recommend :)

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TRNGDEV
Nov 1, 2011

She lost her touch. Yeah she's nice, but you will not learn anything in her class, her assignments are a joke. I felt like this class was a waste of time and money, take someone else if you can.

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GEB3113
Dec 2, 2011

WORST CLASS EVER do not take it if you don't have too. Unreasonably harsh grading and untimely grade redistribution. I don't recommended this class to anyone.

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GEB3113
Apr 24, 2012

I love the way this class is constructed. Follow the directions & make deadlines you'll do fine! Consists of webcourse discussion posts, 4 exams - drops lowest score, lots of extra credit, a 1 pg paper that is easy. 2 out of 4 exams are taken on webcourses from home. This class is really easy to succeed in! One of my favorite classes at ucf so far!

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MAN4350
Aug 1, 2012

Training and devlopment was a blast. Ms. Holland is the best and she is the kindest lady out there. Gives you a study guide for each test. No reason for not getting an A! You wont regret taking her.

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GEB3113
Nov 10, 2012

Easy to follow, well laid out material. Overall good class. Easy to get an A. I personally didn't care for lectures. Too many guest speakers who spend a lot of time telling you nothing useful. Mrs. Holland is a very calm, soft speaker which made it very boring for me.

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GEB3113
Nov 12, 2012

Prof. Holland says she wants everyone to do well in her class and I believe she is sincere. Her test questions are obscure and I found it difficult to get an A on the tests. Extra credit helps bring your grade up. There are a lot of assignments and moving parts to keep track of. I would not recommend this class unless you have a lot of time.

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GEB3113
Jan 7, 2013

Very nice teacher. Very easy assignments. Questionable grading. Very compassionate. Gives incentive to come to class. 2 papers, a few graded responses, easy business simulation, and 2 open-note exams taken from home. Drops lowest test grade, and still offers extra credit. All around a really great teacher, and easy A.

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GEB3031
Jan 9, 2013

Had her for cornerstone lab. shes a great lady and really sweet and willing to help. however the lab is confusing overall and assignments aren't explained very well. she grades tough on grammar on assignments and will quickly take off a crucial point for a misspelled word or bad sentence.

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GEB3031
Mar 20, 2013

Great Professor, she's definitely my favorite professor and instructor at this University. She only wants the best for her students and if you care enough to get to know her it definitely pays off. She's very supportive in all your efforts you make towards your requirements. Definitely Recommend!

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GEB3112
May 3, 2013

If you take this class expect alot of work and an extremely difficult grading scale for the projects. I worked really hard and still only got a B. Sorry but she gets a thumbs down in my opinion.

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GEB3031
May 24, 2013

Very sweet lady. She was always more than helpful, and provided excellent feedback. No, it's not enough to earn the money for your project. You have to be able to spell and construct coherent sentences. Don't be lazy, or you will be letting yourself and your group down. No worries. Take her!

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GEB3113
Jul 18, 2013

FANTASTIC professor. She was organized, interesting,and her exams were easy. 2 are take-home and each question literally tells you what page of the book/section the answer is in. If you're happy with your grade before the final you don't have to take it. Watch your grammar on assignments because she's a stickler for it.

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GEB3113
Mar 20, 2014

This class is okay. But I did not like the professor. She is teamed up with two TAs and they are very picky graders. There instructions are so detailed it makes it almost hard to follow along. There are a lot of assignments with some containing due dates that you may miss. Tests are easy, assignments are pointless.

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GEB3113
Apr 23, 2014

Very easy if you do all of the assignments EXACTLY as instructed and watch or attend ALL of the lectures. Her test questions involve some things said in lecture. Exams are kind of difficult but if you do good on assignments and do ANY or ALL available extra credit then its an A.

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GEB3113
Apr 26, 2014

Lectures are long and on Fridays, but I never watched any of them. The only part I would watch was where she was explaining homework assignments. Tests aren't hard, easily searchable in PP and online google book. You may have trouble if you're not a great writer, but even so there's a lot of extra credit.

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GEB3031L
Apr 26, 2014

She takes 1 PERCENTAGE point off for any typos in your papers. I am an excellent writer but made 3 typos in a 20 page assignment and went from a mid to a low A. Went from a B to a C+ because I missed 2 classes. One class I missed because of a schedule mix-up on the first day of class. She gets nervous if you dispute any part of your grades.

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GEB3113
Sep 19, 2014

Would not recommend this class. I'm on my fifth week and already lost count of how many assignments I've done. Online lectures are really boring. It's just not a class that makes you want to go out there and start your own business. It's really gray.

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MAN4350
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2014

I wish there were more professors like her at UCF. She is always willing to help during office hours if you need something clarified. The classes involve a lot of group discussions and participation which keeps it interesting. TAKE HER!! Tests aren't bad if you study the study guide!! Group presentation was 20 mins so I hope you like Public Spkng!

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GEB3113
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2014

Dr. Holland was good, but your assignments are graded by her Graduate Assistants, easy work lots of discussions and opportunities for extra credit. Exams are ok, but she asks questions that are in her lectures so pay attention. the lowest exam is dropped, overall easy class. just remember to do your discussions and follow the best paper examples.

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3113
Nov 30, 2014

Dont take this class. "A's are for unusually exceptional work." Took this to stay fulltime student, thought it would be an easy A but I was wrong, between technical mistakes and bipolar grading you have to be lucky to get a B in this class, I received 0 credit on two assignments I turned in to some type of technical error. Good info, run poorly

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GEB3113
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2014

90% of the information on the tests is in the powerpoints, easy class. She reminds me of mother goose, or the perfect grandma. She's really nice and helpful and loves to hear from the students. My only dislike was her test questions were vague and I feel like some of them were trick questions to make up for the easy material.

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GEB3113
Dec 8, 2014

4 exams - 2 you take from home computer; drops lowest exam grade. Exams are kind of tricky. There are lots of assignments, but if you put in decent effort you will do fine. Even though virtual steaming course, you should watch as some of class discussion is on exams. She genuinely cares for her students. Overall pretty good class.

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GEB3113
Dec 14, 2014

Anybody complaining about this class is just crazy lazy. This class was more than easy, it was inspirational also. Tests are easy if you just take an hour out to actually read and powerpoint are helpful for anybody wanting to be an entrepreneur or good business person. Take her.

3.0
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GEB3113
Grade: B
May 1, 2015

The only terrible part of this class is that the GA's grade the assignments making it difficult at times. Personally, never attendedwatched a lecture and got an easy B in the class with minimal effort. Good grades are attainable, just make sure you're doing the assignments!

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MAN4350
Nov 24, 2015

This course was incredibly disorganized. The professor did not teach anything in class. What was discussed in class was irrelevant information that had nothing to do with what was in the textbook or on the exams. She is not helpful at all and refuses to help you when you ask a question or criticize her lack of transparency.

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ENT3613
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2015

this class was pretty easy. there is a lot of busy work / weekly hw assignments but they only take about 30 min each. the tests are passable but have some difficult questions. there was extra credit and a curve at the end. lectures are optional but test questions come from what was said in class. never went and ended with an 85. super nice teacher

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

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B-

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
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F (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(1)
Based on 8 reported grades
B: 3
F: 1
C: 1
A+: 1
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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MAR4802

5.0

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