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“One of the best professors I've ever had”
BIO220 - 5.0 rating“In 2001-2002, I had the great privilege of taking Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Microbiology from Dr”
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She has a great attitude and i never see her frown. Keep up the good work Dr.Black!!!!
Great instructor! Took her class as an accelerated enrollment student. She made it fun and interesting. Keep up the good work!
She is so much fun & makes you want to go to class! She is actually a human being which can be a unique quality of professors these days!
She is hilarious! She makes this semester in Nursing so much more light hearted!
dr black is the greatest instructor in the history of instructors i am better for having been in her class i will miss her horribily....
Great teacher, great attitude, made classes fun and interesting.
Dr. Balck is the best!!! She is always willing to go above and beyond her classroom duties to helps every student become passionate about biology.
I think I learned more in Dr. Black's class than all my other college classes combined.
By far the best teacher I have ever had. She makes learning fun!
By far one of the most helpful, and sincere teachers I've ever had. She made what could of been a boring course very exciting and I am thankful that I had the priviledge to learn from her. Thanks Dr. Black.
fun as hell take this class with Dr. Black it will be the most fun you will ever have
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Dr. Black is an excellent teacher. She makes the subject interesting and will do everything she can to be clear and helpful.
If you are planning to take biology you have to take Dr. Black she has to be the best teacher i have ever had. She makes learning Biology fun and easy no other teachers i've had have compared to her. She is most definatly one of a kind.
Great Teacher, teaches u what u need to know and makes it fun to learn!!
Very good, very cool but very very into Micro. Take her and you will not regret it.
crazy but she's easy
Dr. Black is the best teacher I have had at Jeff St. She makes micro fun and easy to understand.
Nice lady and very smart. Tests are extremely difficult. She late all the time. Rambles often about impertinent stuff. Overall, I would recommend her. She does try to be upbeat all the time
Fantastic teacher If you have to take microbiology then this is the teacher to take.
good class but she was never on time. gave a lot of extra credit. great teacher!
wonderful teacher one of the best teachers I have ever had. she makes a difficult subject easy I had Dr. Black in summer of 2007 she kept the class upbeat and she is very smart lady and genuine.
Dr. B is awesome. She's not only great at teaching a difficult subject, but she's also extraordinarily helpful and concerned with her students' success. She's a wonderful mentor and will be honest with you about your career/school goals. Plus, she's super fun! Classes are a blast. TAKE HER!
Ignore all the naysayers about Dr. Black's exams. Microbiology is a hard subject! But she gives study guides and tells you everything you need to know for the tests. I had this class at UAB and let me tell you, Dr. Black does an excellent job of explaining the subject. You've just got to study like she tells you and ask questions.
Her test are really hard. She gives you lots of extra credits to make over ..but sometimes those points are not just enough. Don't listen to her when she says you will be fine don't worry about your grade else by the end of the semester you won't be happy with your grades.Study for every test and extra credit will also save you.u'll love her class
Dr. Black will keep you awake with her humor and enthusiasm. Don't get me wrong, you have to pay attention, but you will learn.
Awesome teacher! She knows alot & teaches well. Makes coming to class fun & easy.
Dr. Black teaches in a way that tremendously helps you understand and learn the material. She is one of the funniest people i know and also one of the biggest War Eagle fans and she will let you know it. Taking her class would not be a mistake i asure you.
I Love Dr. Black she has a sense of humor and she knows her material....! Never a dull moment in class....she is just the REALEST BIOLOGY teacher at Jeff State..!
GREAT TEACHER!! YOU WON'T REGRET TAKING HER! but the test are hard! no doubt about that! but there is alot of points to get, plus extra credit. you just have to do the work, and put your time and effort into the class. it is no joke! but definately worth taking!
Dr Black is awesome, I would recommend her to anyone who is going into the allied health profession. She makes Microbiology interesting and fun to learn
Great teacher, really loves teaching and helping people who care about learning. Lots of bonus points available. Class is tough but fair. Loved having her for a teacher
She was the most AMAZING professor i have ever had, or teacher as far as that goes. If she taught every subject i would take her for every class!! I LOVE HER! She makes learning interesting.
By far the coolest & funnest instructor I have EVER had!! She's very expressive in her words lol. She also knows her material & keeps you interested so you can know it as well. She's always my top pick if I'm looking for a biology class to register for.
She is the best teacher ever!! Only thing required is attendance - her tests are only from material gone over in class. The material sucks, but she makes it worth learning and fun. She always goes the extra mile for you as a student. She gives LOTS of extra credit and tons of points to be sure that you can get an A.
I took three of her classes, you will never forget what she teaches you. She does whatever it takes to help you remember the information.
The best instructor at jeffstate! She really cares about her students! This is apparent as past students always drop in just to say hi! If you don't get it, then you're just not into the subject! If you get her, you're lucky!
Dr. Black is the most amazing professor I have ever had. I took from her before I entered Nursing school and so thankful I did. She prepared me for what was ahead. She teaches and also cares. If you get a chance, take her class! You will learn a lot.
Dr.Black is the best insructor I've ever had in my life. I will never forget her. If you have to take bio.220-you have to take her class. She's the absolute best!
By far one of the best professors i've ever had! She makes learning fun and gives you interesting ways to remember the information. The class is hard, but she makes it easy for you to learn. I absolutely LOVE Dr. Black!!!! I wish she taught every subject, because I would be her number 1 stalker student and take very single class she taught. HAHA
Dr. Black is by far the Best professor I've ever had! She makes class fun but at the same time your learning so much! She teaches in a way that you'll understand aNd retain the material! Absolutely loved her and her class!
I LOVE Dr. Black! If you ever have to take Bio 220 or Bio 103, take Dr.Black! The material is hard but she teaches it in a way that you can understand and have fun at the same time. She is extreamly helpful and NEVER turns her back on you. She ALWAYS has such a positive attitude.And she will even help you for future classes too!
Love this prof! Reeealllly knows her stuff. VERY compassionate about student's concerns. Will bend over backwards if you WANT to succeed and learn! You have to work, though. Don't think of being lazy.
She is a great teacher. She really keeps you interested in the material. I would not take Micro with anyone else. I learned so much without even realizing it. She is hilarious too!
i would recommend this teacher to anyone! she is hilarious and keeps the room awake. tests are pretty hard tho. strictly teaches notes so no need for a bio book. she definitely wants you to pass and will try her best not to fail you.
Great teacher. Has a wonderful personality.
Best, and most helpful teacher I have ever had! She really cares about her students! Her class is not the easiest, but she makes it interesting and easy to learn the difficult things! LOVE HER :)
Best professor I've ever had! I definitely recommend for anyone to take her. Tests are hard only if you do not study ahead of time but other than that her class is awesome!
Wonderful techer! She is very helpful. Really cares about everyone. The tests are hard. If you study you'll make a good grade.
Dr. Black is totally awesome! She really cares about her students and will help you if you need it. She does not try to make people feel stupid for not understanding things. She has a wicked (in a good way) sense of humor. Take her courses, esp. if you are going into Nursing. She is great!!
Dr. Black is the best teacher on this planet as far as I am concerned. I don't think you will find a better person than Dr. Black.. period! She treats everybody exactly the same and she is real easy to talk to. Dr. Black is smart, but she's not arrogant or obnoxious. Micro is not an easy subject, but she makes it easy the way she explains it.
OMG!! Great teacher. Funny and engaging, but you must take class content seriously.
Class was fun, engaging, and informative. Teacher has a great sense of humor and has excellent teaching methods. I would definitely recommend her class.
She is the best teacher i have ever taken! But her test are very hard! You have to study for this class! But i came out with a B and if i can do it you can also! I highly recommend her!
Very helpful, everything taught follows handouts & handouts answer all questions on study guide. Awesome teacher. Very funny!!
She is an awesome teacher! You will have a very good time in her class.
Dr. Black is incredible! She is so helpful and will work with you if you have scheduling conflicts. LOVE her!!! Very easy A!
Dr. Black is an awesome teacher and make every effort to make sure you know and understand the material.
Best teacher I have ever taken at Jeff State. She actually cares about her students and wants them to do well. I would definitely recommend her!
Great teacher and very hilarious.
Absolutely loved her and her class! I took her during the summer and she made all 4 hours of class/lab so enjoyable! She is hilarious and has awesome stories! She really wants you to succeed and helps with anything you might need! She makes the best coffee too! (: You won't regret taking her!
Awesome, awesome teacher! She's knowledgeable, passionate, and her clarity of the subject is refreshing. She is a straight forward kind of teacher, and I like those! Take her class! You won't regret it! Made an A-
She's an amazing teacher and a great person in general. Her test are kinda tough but if you study you'll do fine. I would definitely take her again and wish I would have taken her for general biology! Love her!!
I don't really spend time rating teachers but I loved her class so much that I want to put in a good word. She is a fabulous teacher, as a matter of fact I have changed my major to biology because of her. I actually looked forward to her class. She is funny, outgoing, helpful, and she really knows what she is talking about!
She was amazing! Not only did she help with my class but she helped with other classes and once you're her student you can go to her for any thing! She is amazing!
If only every professor was as dedicated as this one.
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Dr. Black is amazing! One of the best professors I've ever had. She is there to help most definitely. Test can be tough but If you study your good to go and she almost always practically gives you the answers on the test in lecture, so pay attention! If your nervous about taking Microbiology or Biology itself don't be, this is your go to Professor.
In 2001-2002, I had the great privilege of taking Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Microbiology from Dr. Black at Jefferson State Community College. Words alone can never convey the admiration and respect I will always have for Dr. Black. She made learning fun and was always there for feedback. She is truly an asset to the faculty. Mike
She is the best, most hilarious and helpful professor i have ever had.
Dr. Black is awesome Come to class, participate, engage, and you will pass Do not stop coming or think you will fail, she will not let you tons of extra credit and the class is just freaking fun Take all classes she teaches and if you have to change your major so you can She has your back for anything - school - reference - personal She's Awesome
i love Dr. Black she is the definition of a amazing microbiologist, she's there for her students and is well respected. shes hilarious and if u hated science before you will love it after her lectures.
Oh how I love Dr. Black. I once disliked everything involving science, but after taking her class I would totally take another science course because of her. She's the definition of an AWESOME teacher. Her lectures are intriguing & she's very helpful. God Bless her for all of those bonus points she gives. There is no reason to FAIL her class!
All around GREAT teacher!! She does not make you feel stupid if you have a question and is always willing to help. I absolutely loved her class!!
I love Dr. Black so much. she was the best teacher ever. There was never a dull moment in her class. She was hilarious and serious about the lectures she teaches. I would highly recommend this professor to anyone.
Take Dr. Black for Microbiology she is hard but will help you! You must attend class and listen to lectures and you will pass! You will love microbiology if you take her!
Dr Black is a great instructor! She keeps you entertained and she makes it easy to learn. She truly cares about her students and is accessible before and after class. There is no reason to fail this class! I made a lower than average grade because I did zero studying for the tests --my fault. I would take any of her courses again without question.
I love this lady. Any chance you get take her. The best teacher EVER!!!!
Dr. Black is the most amazing instructor I have had so far. He immense amount of knowledge about the subject matter made the class very interesting and informative.
Dr. Black is a great teacher and has awesome teaching methods that help you remember the material. However, this course was super hard for me because I took it in the summer. Tests are meant to be challenging but she gives you study guides.
I love Dr. Black. She is an amazing teacher. She is willing to help you with pretty much anything. If there were more courses that she taught I would take them. I took her from Bio 103 and for Micro.
One of the best teachers that I have ever had. I would definitely recommend everyone to take her.
Dr. Black is hands down the BEST teacher ever. She is super intelligent and absolutely hilarious. She has a fantastic teaching style even though Micro is tough she makes it interesting. She's very caring and super cool. She gives extra credit as well. Just do not lie, cheat or text in her class and study and you will be fine. She is awesome.
I have never had an instructor as effective in teaching as Dr. Black. She's intelligent, helpful, and she wants all of her students to succeed. It is not an easy class at all and she is very clear that she makes you work for it, but she knows what she is doing. As long as you study and pay attention in class, you will be fine.
Class started 30 minutes late just about every class time. She told stories that didn't relate instead of teaching. Test were on things not covered in class. Wouldn't take again!
Dr. Black is one of the most amazing teachers I have ever gotten to learn from in my 7+ years of college, both undergraduate and graduate level. She has realistic expectations and makes sure you know exactly what is going to be on the test. You just have to be in class to hear that. She makes a really hard class fun, interesting and learnable.
She is a wonderful science teacher, I loved her class. She knows her stuff and truly cares about her students. She mostly does lectures that she makes entertaining. If you go to class regularly and try to study and understand the material, the class will be a breeze.
Dr. Black is a real human and will treat you the same. She's witty and to the point. She doesn't tolerate texting in class and demands respect, but if you respect her she will go out of her way to help you. She teaches effectively and makes the information easy to remember. Thank you Dr. Black.
She is a wonderful teacher, taking her fall 2018 and she helps tremendously. You will never have to worry about fail as long as you try and study study study. GREATEST TEACHER SERIOUSLY
Her class is the class to take definitely if you are not good in science or its not your fav subject . I passed with a high B and still don't know how, one of the easiest science classes I have ever taken.
I would take Dr. Black a million times over. She is the best instructor I've had through out my entire college experience. She is very lecture heavy but they are never boring. Dr. Black is the best professor ever!
LOVED her! She goes above and beyond to help you out and learn. She's great at being there for you when you need it and truly cares for you! Her lectures/labs are "old school" no powerpoint and is straight black board and paper. I wish I had her for everything I have to take! She gives weekly quizzes so you need to go to class!
Kelley Black is the most caring, genuine teacher. She is very intelligent along with being so kind hearted. I learned so much much in her class and would easily take her again.
I Love This Women. She Made Biology Enjoyable For Me Again. If I Can Take Her For All My Science Classes I Would
Dr. Black is the best!! Her lectures are fantastic and so easy to understand! She is also hilarious and will go out of her way to help her students! If I could take her for all of my biology classes I would!!
Was one of my first classes and she made it very easy and fun. I did not mind going to class
I loved her!! I took it online and honesty you need to read over your notes and she gives you all the information for tests and quizzes. I wish I could've met her!
Love this teacher supper nice if you have any questions just email her shes a fast replier and very organized!
I love Dr. Black. Love her. I wouldnt choose any other teacher for A&P or Micro.
The only bad thing I could say about Dr. Black is that after you take her class, youll never want any other teacher for a science class.
Dr. Black is always available to help with lab and lecture notes. Although attendance is not mandatory, missing her class can hurt your grade because she offers so much more in person. The class was difficult for me but it you put in the work studying the lecture notes and lab practical you will do well in class.
Dr. Black is amazing. She really made this class wonderful. Lectures was fantastic. She was always available when you had questions. Would definitely take her again.
Dr. Black is awesome. She takes her time and really makes sure you get the information.
I would take Dr. Black for every science course. She is very caring and wants you to succeed! She is available to talk most of the time and if you need extra help with the material she offers a lot of time to meet and discuss what you are stuck on. Show up to class and turn in lab reports! She made micro so fun. Beware of exam 3! STUDY STUDY STUDY!
Her class is tough but she gives a ton of extra credit to make up for it. I got over 100 points of extra credit which let me just barely get an A. She actually cares about her students and it is genuinely a fun class. Bring her a Dr. Pepper and you'll be her favorite.
This lady is the BEST PROFESSOR EVER! She truly cares about her students and does her absolute best to help them in any way possible. This was a hard course but she made it so enjoyable. If you get the opportunity take have her as your professor, please take her. Thank you everything Dr. Black, I wish I could be in every single one of your classes.
I wish I could just stay in her class forever. There is a lot of material covered in this class, but she makes it easy to understand. You have to study a lot but if you put in the effort, you will be just fine. This course may not be a prerequisite for other classes but it will DEFINITELY help you so TAKE IT ANYWAY! She was the absolute best ever!
I took this class during my first semester of college outside of dual enrollment. I went into that class so scared and nervous, I came out with confidence and with amazing new friend in Dr. Black. She really cared for her students and helped in every way possible. You will never find another professor like her, she was absolutely amazing! Take her!
Dr. Black is amazing! I took her summer class and would recommend it to anyone interested. She had to cancel some classes because of illness but she worked with us to make sure we knew the material and offered many bonus points. She's not a tough person, it's just a tough subject. Study, go to class, and give her a Dr. Pepper and you'll do great!
Dr. Black is so sweet and caring. You can see how much she wants her students to succeed. She gives lots of bonus points, and always has what will be on the test on her study guides. She also only teaches you stuff that is useful unlike other campuses!! As long as you study and put in effort you'll do amazing!! :D
Professor Black is an amazing educator who makes biology engaging. Her classes are mandatory but worth it - just stay focused, study the notes, and use resources like unstuck study to ace the course.
Dr. Black is a great professor! I would definitely take her again. She's really caring and wants you to excel in her class. Her tests can be a bit heavy but as long as you show up to class/labs and do your work, you'll pass with flying colors.
Genuinely the best professor I've ever had as an undergraduate & post baccalaureate student! I wish I could take her for every class. Thoroughly enjoyed everything I learned in this class.
Overall I did like Dr Black. It is nearly impossible to NOT pass her class unless you don't try. She can be extremely disorganized tho and tell you some things are not on the test and it ends up being on there. We got behind a ton because she would get off topic which for me was very stressful. I ended up with a 100 so just try and you'll be ok ;)
It's been almost 25 years since I took her biology and microbiology classes at JSCC. I learned so much in those two semesters, things I never thought I was capable of learning. She left a very lasting and caring impression on me. I highly recommend her and hopefully you too will remember her a quarter century later. Michael D Tillett (2001-2003)
She made me feel happy !!! And she is a great woman too!!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
51%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.01 avg changeRatings by Course
10993
5.0
(1)BIO108
5.0
(1)MICRO
5.0
(1)BIO201
5.0
(6)MICRO220
5.0
(5)Difficulty by Course
MICRO2010
5.0
ANATOMY1
5.0
BIOLOGY
4.0
MICRO203
4.0
MICRO101
4.0