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Her tests cover WAY to much material; uur last test cover 12 chapters. Her accent is VERY thick and it makes her very hard to understand. If you can avoid her, I would suggest it.
Whatever you do, take any other professor but this one. Every question is a trick question and don't even bother buying the book. Her lectures seem like they come from some other book (possibly Satan's Biology from Hell edition #666). Syllabus says don't ask for help unless you're studying atleast 10 hrs per week in addition to class and reading.
she's HARD.. you will need to attend every class lecture and take very good notes, because by reading textbook and studying on your own is not gonna help at ALL...
THE JUICE IS NOT WORTH THE SQUEEZE!!! I'm telling you, this class is ridiculous. I'm not being an egotistical freak or anything, but I do well in science classes... this would be the exception. If you don't have ESP to figure out what the answers are.. don't take this class with her. If you have no choice... i'm crying for you
She is very helpful, she answers any questions posted on WebCT directed to her (and some that aren't that could use clarification). She isn't all that clear in class though. Her tests are a little difficult and very specific -- I find that I often study the wrong things entirely; all from lectures & a lot of material. Good class anyway but tough.
I would not recommend her. She is one of the smartest people I have ever met, but we (1104 students) got the same tests as the 1108 students. Unless you are really interested in science and a really good note taker then do not try. And, don't buy the book nothing comes from it.
Don't listen to these wussies! She is a very good teacher and her tests are not hard! She very nice and as long as you pay attention you'll do fine
She is very nice and intelligent, but not a good teacher. VERY difficult class. One of those classes where you feel like you do everything to fully prepare and it's somehow still not enough and not what you need for the tests. It's been quite frustrating. It's quite a challenge, that's the best way to simply say it.
I thought she was a great teacher. The class really is not bad at all. The first test was kinda hard, but the rest of the tests haven't been bad at all, and she gives LOTS of extra credit opportunities. Biology is an inherently difficult subject but this professor is good at breaking things down. You can't expect any professor to baby you.
Lots of people really didn't like her at all, but I'm pretty sure that was because they didn't take the right approach to the class. You really MUST go to class to do well. She is extremely smart and pretty good at explaining things. I thought she was a good teacher. Also, if you go to class you get to listen to her awesome German accent.
Her accent can get in the way of your comprehension of the material. Her examples and method of teaching are not always clear. Tests are made of critical thinking questions so simple memorization is not enough if you want to pass the class.
This class was difficult. However, I did like her teaching approach. It took a while to catch on to, but she teaches wiuth the critical thinking approach, so if you can memorize the facts and are able to apply those facts to everyday life and situations, you should do fine.
this class was really really painful. however, i made 72, 72, 74 (tests) and 68 on the exam-- and ended up with a b-. go figure.
She uses the same tests for biol 1108 in her 1104 class. She was the worst teacher i have ever taken. Cannot understand a word she is saying. Grades unfairly. Tests are super hard even if you go to the study sessions. Memorization is the key. I hate biology after taking this class!!!
I had her fall 06 and I loved her. She writes everything down and gives lots of handouts so you don't miss anything. If you read the book and go to class, you should be fine since lab is included in the final grade which will really bump you up.
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Didn't study ... didn't do well, studied ... still didn't do well. The semester is almost over and I have yet to figure out this course. She is a pretty harsh grader.
Good luck, that's all I can say. I study 10+ hours for each test, and I'm yet to pass one. The accent isn't an issue. The tests are. Just pray that your lab grade can keep you afloat.
She sucks. She is very arrogant. She won't look at your point of view or your approach to the material. And she loves, absolutely loves the homeostatic feedback diagrams, so know those really well.I do not recommend her. This is by far the worst class I have ever had.
Not a bad professor, but her tests were unnecessarily difficult. Many students, myself included, believed that the grades did not reflect our knowledge. Make sure you can take extremely precise notes.
She is interesting and a good teacher. Very helpful. However, her tests are ridiculously hard. I have never made this low of a grade in a science. And the funny thing is, I'm walking away feeling like I learned a lot. I hear everyone saying in class (even my TA) how the lecture grades are not appearing to reflect the students' knowledge. I agree.
Dr. Stanger-Hall is a GREAT professor. her lectures are clear and well organized. I feel i've learned ALOT from her class. yes, her exams are very difficult, but you can make a B or even an A on them if you study alot and throughly understand the material.
She is a good teacher and teaches the information well, but she expects you to go well beyond what is taught in class. You must be willing to devote easily 10-20 hours just studying for a single test (if not more) because they are insanely hard. In my opinion the best way to do well in the class is to go to every lecture and outline the chapters.
I was already scared of taking her when I had heard the horror stories from the previous semester so I made the attempt to try my best in this class. The first few weeks of lecture made me really like her approach to teaching b/c she really knows her stuff but I soon came to discover that she was being almost TOO detailed. tests are challenging!
Horrible teacher! Test are composed right answers, but you have to choose "most right" according to her opinion. Practically impossible to get anything higher than a C on a test. Talking to her is usless. I struggled to pull a very low C, thankfully lab is almost half the grade, its the only reason I didn't fail! DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!
15+ hours of studying are required for each test. Definitely read the book. Her pronunciation of words gets in the way of comprehension. She treats this as an 1108 class.. by the way, 1104 kids are NON science majors. She's very nice and extremely intelligent, but this class is ridiculous. Oh, and her record is a 1/3 dropout rate. Go figure.
First let me say, she's a very nice lady and she is willing to help anyone who needs it. That being said, you will hate yourself if you take this class. The tests are her own creation and they are abominations. Best to avoid this class unless you REALLY want to learn some biology. Like, hardcore biology.
Horrible teacher! Avoid her if at all possible. She can't make biology comprehensible to normal people. Went to every class and still was lost. Basically had to teach myself the material.
This is by far the worst teacher at Georgia! She makes this class and material way harder than it should be! You will hate yourself if you sign up for this class!!!!!
Must go to class to pass
Nicknamed "The Strangler." Nuff said.
If you have signed up for this class and you cannot give this class your undivided attention for the whole semester, turn around and run! The tests are horrible no matter how much you study, you will still struggle with the exams. She goes into too much detail for a lower level Bio class.
I love her! She is awesome! She is very organized, nice and approachable. You CAN'T miss class to make a good grade. You don't really need your text book to study, just look over the notes. Also has the very awesome accent!
She is one of the best biology teachers that I have ever had. Anyone that can properly study will do fine. Those who can't, change your major or learn how to...science is not for those who cant study. Everything that is on the test is mentioned in class. Have to know how to apply! Good luck
She is by far one of the best science teachers I've ever had.She's good at what she does and will even give you study advice if you just ask for it. If you study regularly you'll do fine.
Never take this class with her. At the end of the semester my grandmother passed away and I had to go out of town. I was out of town the day of the final, and guess what she gave me...a zero. How can someone be so heartless. She won't even give me an incomplete. I get a zero on the final exam for going to the funeral. No one should ever take her!!
Not an easy class, must read, and ask questions, don't get behind at any pt, u will regret it. she is an ok professor, her tests really suck, but she's always there to give you tips if needed, just study alot and you should do ok
This teacher is not easy at all. You need to hang on every word she says in class because she tests on the most minute details discussed in lecture. Past tests are also needed greatly to get anywhere. My suggestion wait for someone else to teach the class.
Tests are really hard but she definitely knows her stuff. She explains things really well. Make sure you come to class because she sometimes throws questions on there that were just small things mentioned in class.
tests have nothing to do with the class, who knows where she is comming from. studied my butt off and still failed tests
Really nice teacher! She knows her stuff really well and explains it thoroughly. Practice tests at the end of the lecture packet are really helpful (sometimes she uses the same question) Requires work tho!
Avoid at all costs. You will learn nothing. I just took the Biology GRE and there was a lot of stuff on there that that supposedly was covered in her bio 1108 class, but since we never talked about it...
She really cares about finding the best way to teach. I had to study about 4 hours a week for her class and about 4 more hours before the exams to pass. You'll know the general theory when you get out of her class.
Great, if you want to learn about evolution, tree-hugging, why we're in Iraq (is that science?), global warming, why the USA stinks (in her humble opinion), why Europe is Eutopia (is this still science?), why we shouldn't be driving cars, why we should all be vegetarians, or maybe just plants or maybe the sun itself, why there is no God.
She would be a very good professor if she taught more relevant material. I've left with a bunch of random info, and I feel like I didn't learn much. You MUST go to class, and you MUST get copies of old tests. Her class is not that bad so don't let people scare you.
Must go to every class and must get old tests to do well. She uses many of the exact questions off old tests on new ones. Luckily lab counts about 1/3 of your grade
If you don't like biology, DO NOT take her. You have to do some serious outside reading to do well in her class (which I didn't do), and I was lost in class. She answers all questions with "What do you think?" which may have worked for Socrates, but doesn't for her. Structure of the course was confusing, and her tests were difficult.
This is by far the worst teacher of all time. She rambles about useless knowledge in class but then tests you over things not talked about. Also she is trying this new multiple-choice/short-answer exam format which, by the way, sucks. If you are lucky and get her multiple-choice only tests you'll do fine; if not, you're screwed.
Stanger-Hall is not an easy professor; in fact she is difficult. Her tests are interesting...to say the least. Her accent makes it hard to understand 80 percent of what she says. I would not take her, if I had a choice.
If you don't go to class you are screwed. Her tests will have things from class that aren't in the book. This class goes way beyond memorizing. Very difficult.
She is hard hard teacher but she actually teaches. The class is hard, she gets you to actually learn, not just remember for the test. She is a great teacher. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take her. She class requires lots of study hours. She's a good challenge!
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you need to go to class, and read the textbook pages over and over again to make a passing grade... she teaches very well but her tests are hard and tricky.... if you're in the class with the short answer tests, she gives you lots of extra credit on the tests and on the final exam too... But i suggest to not take this class with organic chemistry
She did not make the class interesting or easier to learn. I felt the lectures were boring, hard to understand, and horrible to sit through but the tests come from the lectures, so you have to go. Tests are hard, and tricky because of the wording.
I absolutely hated her while I was taking it but once I got out I realized I learned a lot more than in other classes. Her tests aren't easy and require LOTS of studying. Old tests are extremely helpful. Go to class because she uses her own diagrams on the test. Be warned that she answers any questions with "what do you think"
She is the absolute worst teacher I have ever had. She makes up her own diagrams to "explain" things that were already explained perfectly in the text. She gives one class a multiple choice test, while the other a short answer. She should not be teaching at all.
She was a pretty good teacher. Her tests were pretty difficult, but she uses the same ones from year to year, so if you have old tests, study those!
She is a tough professor, but well worth it. She taught me how to think critically, a skill which has continued to help me in my college career. With the majority of people taking the class pre-med, they should expect a challenge! Biology is a tough topic and you won't learn it by simply memorizing things. I made an A, but worked hard for it.
Intro classes aren't supposed to be hard. That said, this class was UNNECESSARILY hard. Stanger-Hall is all about random questions and learning levels on her tests. Granted she gave extra credit (40 pts) but the test questions she gave were pulled out of the air. I really believe that I did NOT learn anything. SAVE YOUR GPA & TAKE SOMEONE ELSE!!!
Find as many old tests as possible. The more the better because she recycles old test questions. The notes are the most important part of class. Oh, and pray that you are in the class that she uses multiple choice tests for. She thinks it is "fun" to do learning experiments on different classes to find out which ones do better on tests.
One of the worst at UGA. Never know where her test questions are coming from. Only upside is she uses old tests.
Look at as many old tests as you can, but that will only get you a 60 or 70. You have to memorize the class notes and all of the charts and diagrams she gives you. Definitely go to class because 95 percent is from lecture. She gives a lot of extra credit, also. It is a hard class but if you have old tests it is possible to get an A with studying.
She is not as bad as everyone says she is. Just get old tests and it's easy to make an A or B.
Well, for some reason she feels the need to wear the same outfit from week to week (at least 20 times during the semester)... You will not learn anything from her... MAKE SURE YOU HAVE OLD TESTS or you WILL fail. If you have any interest in biology it will be gone by week three of this class...
MUST HAVE OLD TESTS, NO JOKE! 1st test i had no previous exams and studied my butt off and got 70, the next tests i had old tests and i crammed an hr before and made a 93. Xtra credit given. Attendance taken thru clicker quest. Intelligent lady. As long as you have old tests, you'll be fine. Make sure to have at least 3 diff versions though!
After finishing the semester, I don't really understand all the hate she gets. Maybe she got easier, but people in 2010 still say you can't do well without old tests. I never had any old tests and studied quite minimally (the day before) and managed an A. Go to class, pay attention, and don't just memorize test questions and you should do fine.
Shes really nice! i was new to UGA so before classes started i saw her horror stories but shes not that bad! studying old tests help but i didnt have any so i got Cs on all my tests but made a B in the class. But going to lecture, reading the book and doing old exams will get you an A!
Old tests are very helpful, if you have lots and every version, but don't rely on just those to study. Do the questions in the note packets before each new subject, and read read read! The final is ridiculously hard though.
Make sure to get old tests because she recycles a lot of questions. Hard to understand sometimes. Lectures are pretty useless. The final is very hard.
Without doubt the worst teacher I ever had. Helped me lose my interest in biology. Old tests do help a lot. She tries to incorporate her irrelevant educational science research into the course.
The worst teacher that I've had in my whole college career (Science Major). She doesn't inspire students. I would rather take a whole bunch of upper level hard science courses than to this useless, terrible class again.
extremely hard class, uninspiring lectures, poorly worded test questions, and a useless, idiosyncratic insistence upon "learning levels" ... can be difficult to understand & students generally seem turned-off in class -- bad vibes all around. I sincerely regret taking this class with her, as does my GPA..
There's nothing else that I can say other than HORRIBLE! What the ---- is up with this learning levels crap? ITS BIOLOGY! Questions are clearly made to get you. Tests you over the most irrelevant stuff. Too bad she's the only 1108 teacher cause I would have DEFINITELY picked someone else. An intro to bio class shouldn't be hard and she achieved it.
This class is crazy. She makes tests extremely tricky. You seriously need old tests for this class or your in trouble. You MUST go to class or you will fail. Memorize EVERYTHING she says and you'll have a shot. learn the stuff though. I found myself finding supplemental diagrams and movies of different body systems to help. good luck.
Worst professor I ever had through my entire career. It was like solving a puzzle to understand what she was talking about. Tests are out of nowhere. I wish there was an alternative professor to take Biol 1108.
She can't explain the things at all; but expects students to know all. I can't imagine how such a people gets teaching job in a university like UGA. I wish we could have more professor to choose and avoid her.
Her lectures are shallow so if you try to go back and study, it doesn't work. Old test are helpful, but she's not. Asking her questions doesn't help; the only response you'll ever get is "Figure it out", but if you're stuck you kind of can't do that. Her test are full of trick questions so beware. Wish there was another 1108 teacher.
WORST class ever. You cant understand a word she says and her tests are impossible. I knew all of the info from class and the book, yet barely passed every test with a low C. Im a bio major and this class made me want to change majors and towards the end of the semester I didn't even want to learn bc I knew the test would be irrelevant.
Hands down worst science professor at the University. It is a joke that she still has a job. Only way to get a decent grade in the class is to have old tests. Only positive part of the class is that the easy lab will boost your grade.
This lady was absolutely crazy! Her class was VERY unorganized and all over the place, which made learning anything extremely difficult. She insisted on students learning Bloom's Taxonomy (which is ridiculous for an intro bio class). People say that old tests help, they don't as she has now changed her tests. DO NOT TAKE HER!!
Really difficult class. Her tests are very tricky and old tests only keep you from failing at most. She refuses to answer your questions directly and makes you solve you own question yourself. Bassically, even those who enjoy biology get turned off by this class.Focus on her "feedback diagrams" in her notes and focus on ecology for the final.
She's great, just wants students to actually learn material rather than memorizing
Worst professor I've ever had!!!!!!
This class is extremely difficult. Unless you plan on studying every.single.day. and still failing tests unexplainably, you may want to reconsider taking this course. The only thing that helps you in this class, is if you do REALLY well in lab then you can possibly, MAYBE pull out a passing grade. Good luck.
I had to drop this class after the first two tests because I miserably failed both. Went to every class, took all the notes, studied & read the book all the time & STILL failed. The test questions are extremely hard & wordy/long & many are the type that the end choices say "A & B or all but C" etc. The questions confuse you & you run out of time.
You need to attend all the lectures, do all the readings, and look at the old tests (she uses some old tests questions, but don't just rely on those). This was one of the hardest science classes I have taken. It is possible to get a good grade, but you have to study a LOT. Good luck!
I love Biology, and she was definitely one of the hardest science teachers ive ever had. HOWEVER, I did get an A ! use old tests, PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS TO DIAGRAMS (short answer questions on tests), definitely do the assigned reading. If she didnt cover it in class but it is in the book, it wont be on the test. just work hard and youll do fine
Hardest biology class ever, work your butt off, read read read!! old exams help tremendously. she is super hard but I managed a B. Just work everyday on it!!! Take someone else over the summer if you can!
This course was extremely hard. I would not advise taking it. Dr. Stanger-hall made the material tougher than it should be, and the test were rediculous.
Extremely hard class. Using old tests, reading, doing homework,knowing absolutely all of the subject matter, doesn't matter. Her tests are just impossible to take with tricky wording, etc.
Tough class to make an A in. I didn't study properly and still made a B, but I have plenty of credits already. The tests are tricky. The PeTS project will annoy you, and lab is now a separate grade from lecture. Not a bad professor overall when it comes to teaching, she just gives pretty difficult exams.
Hardest class I've taken at UGA. She beats around the bush when answering questions which is frustrating. Even outside of class she doesn't really answer your questions. Clicker questions every day. Pay attention to the diagrams. Makes the material a lot harder than it should be. Just memorize the book and get old tests and you should be ok.
Stanger-Hall is the worst science professor at UGA. Save yourself the headache & anger. Plan to take this class in the summer. She is not helpful at all, and she still obviously makes the exams even though they have to have other professors teach the lecture now, which still does not help at all. I am a hard-working student, but this lady is crazy.
There are no redeeming qualities to Mrs. Stanger-Hall's teaching. She is unclear, unfocused, and unhelpful. She preaches the idea that the overall understanding of "why" things are how they are, but her test are full of very specific, sometimes obscure questions. I strongly recommend not taking this course.
Preachy about "how to learn and do well" Lectures confusing. Gives a course packet which is photocopied, outdated and confusing. Frowns upon technology. Will not answer your questions, ever. Tells you to "figure it out." Tests impossible. Study the hardest you've ever studied and expect a C.
Fairly humiliating to students that ask questions. Does not give answers to any HW and/or questions that you have. Harps on about Bloom's Taxonomy and will test you on it. Clicker questions count toward attendance. Studying is no guarantee that you'll know what she's talking about in class or on the tests. Avoid.
She definitely knows her biology, but her class is extremely difficult. You can study for hours every day and still do poorly on her tests. She does not answer questions very clearly in class and reading the textbook does not help sometimes. Avoid this teacher if you don't want your GPA to drop. Hands down the hardest class I've ever taken so far.
Stanger-Hall makes a simple subject confusing. I studied for hours every day, and still got a C. Test questions are very tricky. Does not answer HW questions, you have to use the internet to figure out answers to problems. Nice at first, but if you ask any questions you will see her true colors. Avoid this class.
Very good teacher. Really challenges you to have a good understanding of the material and to know the "why" of biological processes and not just "how." Tests: similar to the new AP curriculum, but slightly more memorization based; very challenging but fair and lecture based (leaves no doubt as to material tested)-not at all horrible like people say
Stanger-Hall is a pretty good teacher sometimes. Her lectures will teach you a bit, but are very hard to follow at times. The main difficulty of this class is the grading. Some people have old tests and gets As easily, while people who actually know the material will struggle to get a B on the tests. The class averages for tests are around 65-70%.
If I can ace Ochem, you think I'd manage an A in bio, right? Wrong. I did however manage a B. Stanger-Hall has a way of making bright students feel like failures. i failed both of her exams (recovered with 2nd prof & final + curve). Fact is, she's very bright but cares more about testing her learning methods than fairly testing students. Good Luck
Terrible professor. Too concerned with learning methods, refuses to actually teach anything. Tests are ridiculous and confusing, even when you study and know the material.
The course is not difficult. Dr. Stanger-Hall is. Regardless of the effort you invest, you will learn and achieve nothing. To succeed requires navigating endless incompetence. The tests are riddled with so many flagrant flaws that it is impossible to truly demonstrate your knowledge. I am ashamed that UGA offers this sad embarrassment of a course.
You better show up to class every day if you have Dr. Stanger-Hall because she doesn't use the book and her notes are confusing if you get them from someone else. She'll use the course packet, but nothing she writes on there will make sense if you weren't in class or don't remember that lecture well. Take VERY detailed notes! Clickr Questions=easy
Stanger-Hall is not mean. She just doesn't seem to care about our grades and goes way too in depth on the material so it takes so long to learn all the material for one test and her lectures are crazy boring. Her accent is terrible. I basically had to learn everything from the textbook and Khan Academy.
Terrible terrible teacher, very hard class, all of our test averages were failing. she will say use the course packet but you'll still fail. hardly holding on to a C. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER
Very tough class. She is very confusing and the test averages are failing. You definitely have to work hard to even pass this class.
Worst professor I have ever had at UGA. Take biol1108 anywhere else if possible, it doesn't matter how well you know the content, her tests themselves are as confusing and difficult as she is to communicate with. Terrible class.
Hardest class at UGA. She encourages you to not drop the class because of a magical curve at the end, but our semester was not even curved. It's an intro level class, but she expects upper level students. Take it at UGA but with a different professor.
I'm about to graduate this semester, & wanted to rate this even though I took it in 2012. This class & GENE 3200 were the 2 HARDEST classes for my Biological Science degree. This intro course was WAY harder than Biochem, Microbio, etc. Tests were awful w/ all the multiple answer questions. But don't give up, it gets better after this class!
This teacher is more interested in micromanaging how you learn the material than whether you understand biological concepts. I aced AP Bio in high school, and we used the same book but Stanger-Hall's class had less information, less depth, and was somehow exponentially harder. Be in class because there are always clicker questions.
Dr. Stanger-Hall's tests are not easy, but she gives you all the material you need. She pulls all of her questions from a test bank so she can compare student's progress from across semesters. Use old tests as a study guide and you will do much better than just studying her course packet.
Read the textbook. EVERY. SINGLE. WORD. Before class. Don't miss a class. Record the lectures. Frantically write it all down. Study your life away. Cry. Write enough to have your arm fall off and fill in a million little bubbles in 75 minutes. Cry tears of joy when you get a C.
Worst professor I've ever had. Her teaching methods are extremely unorganized jumping from chapters wo any relevance. Assigns tons of reading, and tests are near impossible. Makes you question your own capability due to the amount of information covered between tests. Getting a 60-70 is average for her tests. Given the choice, do not take her!!!
BIOL 1108 in general is not an easy course. But Stanger-Hall teaches you everything that you need to know for the test, which makes it easy to study because you don't need to do extra reading. Just take really good notes and you will be fine. Also, listen in class. I would recommend recording some of the harder concepts because that helped me A LOT
Stanger-Hall was the hardest teacher I have had at UGA. I loved the material and I studied SO MUCH. But still ended up failing all the tests.
Unfortunately, this is just one of those classes you have to take if you're a pre-med student. It really stinks that most people in here get a C, which could impact their acceptance into medical school. Just try to get through it. If you're struggling, just know that you're not alone.
Test questions are terrible. The only way to study for the material is to look at old tests.
Took this class as a highschool senior. Worst decision of my academic career. Ended up with a C and disqualified me from Zell MIller by 0.01 of a GPA and she will not curve my grade up to a B. I followed all of her "advice" on study habits outlined in the course packet and syllabus. Avoid this course.
I've taken both OCHEMs, and this class was by far the hardest class I've taken at UGA. Stanger-Hall is a nice person, but avoid at all costs.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! You may think "oh she can't be that bad," but believe me she is! Don't get me wrong, Stanger-Hall is a nice lady, but her teaching style is horrible. I got a 96 in Bio 1107 with another professor, and I struggled to get a C in 1108 with her. Unless you absolutely have to take her, I highly recommend taking someone else.
At first, I despised Stanger-Hall because of what I percieved to be a weird fetish for being in complete control of all your study habits (there are about 4 different materials which you will be expected to study from). However, if you pay attention in class, read ALL assigned chapters, and review at least twice a week, you'll be in a good place.
You could study for this class for years and still only pull out a C. Hardest class I've taken. Thought I knew the material but still failed almost every test.
Terrible teacher period!!!!!!! Do not take her!!!!!
Dr. Stanger-Hall gets a bad rating but she really isn't a bad teacher. She gives you all the material you need to do well in this class. She even gives extra credit opportunities. The class is not easy but if you go to class, take notes, and read the book, you will be ok. If you are going to work hard, don't worry about taking her for 1108.
I am not going to lie, this class was extremely difficult! But, if you put time in to the class and study hard you can do great. I ended up having to study a little bit almost everyday to manage this class. But if you love biology its not bad! The class is extremely informative and really gives you a deeper understanding of biology.
Stanger-Hall gives students an endless loop of no knowledge. She spends most of her time in class trying to provoke questions and having very general discussions about the topics, but come test day the stuff you need is as specific as it gets. If you aren't willing to put in hours everyday for this class, expect to walk away with a C or worse.
Treats her students like guinea pigs, doesn't care if you actually learn the material just if her methods work. I didn't find them helpful. Lecture and lab are basically two different classes.
Dr. Stanger-Hall seemed like a nice lady, but boy was her class hard. I never missed a class, and I still was not able to make higher than a C+ on any of her tests. She did pre-class quizzes, where you only got one attempt, and half of the stuff wasn't even in the book. Her lectures are long and boring, and sometimes she says stuff that contradicts
Dr. Stanger-Hall is actually a pretty good teacher! If you love biology and are willing to put in the effort for this class, you'll do fine! Use her supplemental materials on eLC and make sure you read the book. Do NOT skip class and take/buy EXTENSIVE notes on the material. There are only 3 tests and a final, with various quiz and hw grades.
Geez, I took the firefly FYOS with her hoping it would be fun. WORST CLASS OF MY COLLEGE CAREER. Her accent is so thick you can't tell what she's saying, and she didn't teach us anything. Our group projects were stressful because she kept insisting we weren't "doing them right." I can only imagine what her real classes must be like.
She is the worst teacher in the biology department of UGA. Do not take her at all cost. tests are so hard and she is not good or helpful at preparing you for them. she sucks. AVOID AVOID AVOID
I went into this class fearing the worst after hearing countless times that I should drop and that she ruins chances of med school. Well, frankly if you can't handle this class, I sure don't want you to be my doctor... Made an A without much trouble. she is helpful and gives you everything you need to do well. DON'T LISTEN TO THE HORROR STORIES!
If you're taking biology and have little interest in it or are looking for a class to pass without much effort, I would advise against Stanger-Hall. She expects a lot, but honestly, she's very clear about her expectations. Almost ALL of the material she expects you to know comes from lecture, so go to class, pay attention, and take notes.
Her test questions are very ambiguous which makes it to where you will only get the correct answer if you think like she does. I would not recommend her.
She is by far one of the best teachers that I have ever had. She loves teaching the material and is extremely passionate. Each test has about 5-10 points extra credit and it is very easy if you spend time reading the book and write down every word that she speaks. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! I made over 100 on every test and in her class
I ignored the warnings. Worst idea I've ever had. Her class is basically impossible to juggle with other science classes thanks to the amount of work she forces you to put in. Her tests seem straightforward until you get your grade back. Tough grader, especially on tests and in-class work. Absolutely do not take her unless you have an easy semester
Worst mistake ever. Used all of her outside resources, bought extra notes and still never got better than a C on an exam. Her exams are based on very nit-picky information and random things she says in lecture, which you usually don't catch because her handwriting/accent is so bad. LISTEN TO THE HORROR STORIES AND AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
Decided to write a review so people don't register for this. I made a high A in BIOL 1107 with another prof, and I wouldn't wish this class on anyone. She's so disorganized, the tests have a lot of frivolous questions, and worst of all, I don't feel like I'm learning anything. Avoid at all costs. Take it over the summer somewhere else.
DO. NOT. DO. IT. Please do not do it to yourself. If you have hopes and dreams about your future, I suggest you not putting it in her hands. Believe what people tell you. They knew what they were talking about when they said not to take her and now I do too. Wait to see if there's another professor to take it first. Think CAREFULLY about this!
She is a very nice person, but a terrible teacher. The class is extremely unorganized and the lack of structure causes confusion about what assignments are and when they are dues. The tests are unnecessarily rigorous and almost impossible to prepare for. I feel badly saying all this because she is a great person, but DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!
I made in A in this class, but had a really obnoxious time doing it. She incredibly unclear on when/what things are due, doesn't answer questions well in class, and will bog lectures down looking for participation. The tests all have extra credit through and one can be dropped; pay attention in class a ton and read the book to do well on them.
Her class is disorganized, and she spends more time trying to teach you how to learn than actually teaching you.
This class is simply speaking way too hard for a lower-level science course. You will not pass the exam if you do not attend lecture, do not do the readings, and do not use her course packages to study. The good thing is that you can receive a lot of points from the quizzes, top hat questions, inclass-work and homework. Still, JUST AVOID HER!
Terrible teacher. If you can avoid her at all costs PLEASE DO SO. She's not an easy teacher, shes not accessible outside of class ( I tried on multiple occasions to beet with her), and shes very unorganized. We switched books throughout the class and she's tried to make our 250 class to participate. Do yourself a favor and just take it next semeste
Her tests are heavy on critical thinking and applying knowledge but if you read the material and try to understand it instead of memorizing facts, you should do well on the tests. The lowest test is dropped btw. Materials on her tests LITERALLY come from lectures so DO NOT MISS A DAY! But her method of thinking is helpful when studying for the MCAT
Professor Stanger-Hall is unclear in her instructions and did not give us as students the tools to succeed. She is not helpful and she focused a lot of class time on "critical thinking" rather than the actual material. Do not take her for BIOL 1108 if at all possible.
Alright so I came into this class loving bio and left hating the class. She is very unorganized and instructions are never clear. Homework assignments are vague and you should not expect good grades on them. TopHat used daily and randomly so you have to pay attention. Quizzes before each class. 3 Tests (one dropped) and a final. Tests are VERY hard
this really isnt an overly hard class and she is not a horrible professor. If you attend every lecture, pay attention, and write down everything she says and then study your notes instead of a textbook for the test, you'll do well. She also drops a test and gives extra credit on the tests so you have plenty of room to do well you just have to study
I regret a lot of things in my life but taking this class is probably in the top 10 now. I thought about getting a Graduate degree but after having to read soo many papers and come up with my own 10 page research proposal when it doesn't even matter, I ain't doing that even if you paid me
This class was not at all what I signed up for. There are no lectures. She gives you a lab report to read and has you sign up on different days to "teach" the class what ALL of you read the night before. It's painfully awkward, no one wants to be there, it's been 4 months and I've learned NOTHING. Save yourself a semester. Don't take this class.
Do not take this class. No matter how hard you try she will not give you an A most likely. Most of the time in class, we had no idea what was going on and the majority of your grade is a final paper that she never actually gave us our grades for and she just picked a random grade to put in Athena. You present 3+ times for the whole class time also
I took her FYOS class. I thought it would be easy, because it was about fireflies, but she actually teaches and grades you on your knowledge of the anatomy of a firefly and its traits. She would deduct points off of your grade if you got up and went to the bathroom during this 2-hour class. I would not take her again!
She expects her students to know high level understandings of fireflies when she does not teach the information in class. She took off participation points for going to the bathroom in the middle of her 2 hour lecture, and then extra points if you take your phone. The class, however, was not aware of this rule until the second to last class.
Please don't take her classes. The workload is unreasonable, and students have no idea where they stand in the class. The few grades that are given seem like they are assigned randomly.
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