I like her ... despite other comments. She wanted to help the students in my class. Maybe she changed.. I had her Fall 2004. Went over the material pretty well.

Dr. D is a very good instructor. If you want to know the material well and do good in her class you have to work hard. If you want a class where you learn nothing and don't have to do any work to pass then you should find a part timer who doesn't care to be your teacher.

well really sometimes it seemed as if the test were a touch to confusing, she needs to eliminate the what is NOT answers.As an instructor she is about a 7 out of 10. But im glad she gave me a very hard challenge because she prepared for test later that would be as confusing.Thats why I think she is a good professor. Bradley!

A lot of ppl in my class didn't like her. I think she's fair, but you DO have to study for her tests, you can't wing it in her class like some others. I got an A, it wasn't easy though. Sometimes the book is more clear & easier to understand than her explanations.

Dr. Dameron is so nice but her class is hard. It is no blow off. you really have to stay up with each chapter. She is very helpful when you are confused about a subject and it is easy to joke with too. She's a good teacher and wants everyone to learn.

Dr. Dameron is a very nice woman. Her class is pretty tough however. Take a lot of notes-- but didnt use the textbook much! Attendance is essential becuase the tests are what is discussed in class and her powerpoints. A lot of points are given for simply being there! She's very helpful and there is you need it!

i thoguht that she was an very good teacher. She was organized in her notes and as long as you took good notes you were fine. Read the chapters and look over your notes and you will have no problems with her test. She also offers extra credit.

for me, she is a great teacher.. she really gives you the points that you need for the test.. and as long as u really read her powerpoints and review for the test you will be fine... she'll help you when you're struggling with some of the topics.... well its all up to you..

I think she gets a bad rap for teaching a difficult class. Study the chapters in the book and you will do fine if you cannot pass her class the biological/health sciences are not for you.

Teaches a hard course well. You don't have to print power points but it's advised to so. Gives the information that will be on the test in lecture and lab. Reading the book is required because Bio 161 is a tough course and not all the material can be covered in the course time. She can be found in her office in the house posted.

This is not an easy class at all. But Kristina does a good job providing information to the students so they best understand it. Interesting class, interesting information. She is a wonderful teacher, but it is a difficult class.

Very good Teacher! My 2nd class with her! Explains everything very clearly! Previous knowledge of biology is extremely helpful and i should probably say needed and not because she is just a bad teacher. This is a course that requires prereqs for a reason! You will love this class if you take it seriously. My favorite class in college!!!!!

The only thing I can agree with other reviews is Dr Dameron does say "mkay". So what? You knew from the first day what was expected of you, she was available after every class for questions, she put off tests so that we could let the lecture sink in when we got behind, and answered questions all the time. She does not spoon feed. Great teacher

People are lazy or expect easy A's and this is why I think people are so negative about her. I think she is a great instructor. If you don't put time into this course your grade will reflect your intelligence. The only negative I could say is that the lecture material could be presented a bit better. Especially topics written on the board.

She is not as bad as everyone makes her out to be. Good students should do fine in her class, i have an A and haven't worked my butt off. She gives a study guide for EVERY test and if you do it, you'll be fine. The only negative thing I have is that she does say mmkay a million times a day!!

She is a hard teacher, and teaches fast, however she knows the material she is teaching. If you have a question she will answer it, she always encourages questions. Be complete in your answers on tests and quizzes. Try and read in your book before class. She does say "mmkay," alot, but try and get over it. You'll learn a lot.

SUPER HARD CLASS! I think the class would have been easier had I not taken it with such a hard teacher. The tests are ridiculous, and the essay questions are impossible! She talks fast and covers an immense amount of information in a very short time. She doesn't curve grades either! No Extra credit opportunities! Class sucked!

Dr. D isn't that bad. She does say mmkay alot, but only when she's nervous. She looks for specifics on the short answers on her test questions, but as long as you study the material, you'll be fine. I took this class in the summer and got an A, but biology comes easy to me.

Best professor I've ever had at CLC. Energetic, passionate about subject, completely professional, always gives crystal-clear lectures. Lectures are made available in pdf form on Blackboard, and they follow the book very closely, so it's easy to control your grade, the more time you spend studying the text. TIP: Read chapter before lecture.

I will attempt to be as unbiased and truthful as possible so you know what to expect. Dr. Dameron is a passionate and thorough teacher. She teaches a difficult course, and her goal is REALLY to get you to know what you need to succeed. Went to Northwestern. Knows her stuff. She can be a bit offish at first. Just get to know her and you'll be good.

There is a lot of material to cover so she does rush through things a lot in order to get the "harder to understand" things made more clear. People don't realize they should also read the book and not just her powerpoints for each chapter. If you do what you should do (come to class,study power points AND read the book) it is not hard to get an A.

Dr. D was amazing. I wasn't interested in taking micro at all. I was actually terrified about having to take it. However, I was engrossed in the class. Asked a lot of questions and came to every lecture. She was always there to help and answer any and all questions I had. She was great and so was the class.

Excellent professor! I struggle with all lab courses but she laid out all her expectations on the first day. If you attend class, and follow proper procedures then you will easily pass the class. She also offers some extra credit opportunities to help boost your grade up. Always willing to help and answer any questions you have. Highly recommend.

This teacher does anything but teach. She has a PhD and acts like she should be treated as an MD. I would never recommend to my WORST enemy that she take DOCTOR D. I would pick ANY staff member over her. If I could have dropped this horrible professor I would have If I didn't need this class to transfer out. I got a high B, no thanks to her.

Microbiology itself is a VERY tough subject to learn and comprehend. It's hard for ANYONE to get by without studying at least 3 hours a day. She lectures a lot but it's all informational and she rarely goes off topic. She draws pictures. Explains things extensively and always asks if there are any questions and if there are she clarifies.

Great professor! After all the reviews I prepared myself for the worse. But Dr. Dameron appeared to be very good as a teacher and very helpful and understanding as a person. Also she is very strict as to the rules in the lab (takes off points, no excuses).

Dr. Dameron is clear about what is expected in her class. She tells you upfront what is necessary, including 12hrs of study time outside of class. Lectures are helpful and she reviews what is on your test, quiz, etc. She is always willing to give extra help if needed. Tests are hard, but she wants to make sure you truly understand material.

Participation is not required, but when questions are asked, it is helpful to know the answers at least for personal use as they come up again on the tests. She is extremely caring about her students and helping them succeed, office hours and accessible.

If you want to know biology well, Dr. Dameron is the professor for you. She goes appropriately in-depth per unit through powerpoint guided lectures and drawing pictures on the board. Show up to class, take notes, and take advantage of the detailed study guides and you will be good as gold. Really, just put in the time and you can learn a lot.

Dr. Dameron is a nice teacher. Just study the material and pay attention to the pictures she draws on the board and you should be good to go. I was absolutely terrified of having to take Micro, but she made the class fun and she is pretty funny

The exams were pretty difficult so I could understand why she's getting so many bad reviews, but when has anyone ever said microbiology was easy? Cut the lady some slack. She's nice and will help if you ask. There's quizzes every week but they aren't that hard. Exams can be tricky but the study guides are life-savers. You just gotta put the work in

She truly made microbio fun. The class I took was a hybrid lecture online lab in person, but she included many sources for the lectures. She also included a mini lecture before labs so we knew what we were doing. I loved this class.

Kristi is a very attentive and kind professor! Her class was not easy, there is a lot of work to keep track of, but she is very understanding and allows late work. During zoom calls she would go over what was due for the week, which was very helpful. The lab portion was pretty straightforward and she always answered questions about the procedure.

Kristi is kind, approachable, and good at helping/being flexible. Lab attendance is mandatory and I would recommend going to lecture because she goes over what's important to know for tests. Sometimes she even gives answers to test questions during class. She accepts late work, has study guides for the tests, and assigns lab hw due weekly.

There are a lot of assignments however if you do them they carry your grade and prepare you for the exams. The lecture is key and prepares you very well and you will be prepared for the exams if you pay attention to the things she focuses on in class. If you don't understand something she has many ways other ways to explain it.

Class was really hw heavy, it really helps with learning. Im not sure why people say she doesn't care about you or your grades I totally think the opposite. She gave out many point opportunities. She's always available to go over questions. I definitely recommend attending all lectures and doing the hw because it helps your grade a LOT!

This class was very hard for me. But, I was not at all surprised by it because of what we have to learn. She is very heavy on homework. If there is any extra credit for the discussion boards, DO IT, even if you have a high grade. The class is difficult, but she seems understanding, so do reach out to her. Also, attendance is mandatory!

I don't get why Dr. D has so many bad reviews! She was incredibly caring and passionate about what she was teaching. BIO161 is an intense course, but if you do the homework, it's an easy pass. Her students' health is #1, but she sets clear expectations for her students. Was available outside of class and was willing to answer any and all questions.

Dr. D was always supportive and attentive to her students. During lectures, she often used real-life examples to make complex concepts easier to understand. While there is a significant amount of homework, I recommend completing all the assignments and taking advantage of extra credit opportunities to succeed in the class.

great teacher, you can tell she loves her job and loves teaching her students. Quizzes every week, lab homework every week and smart book homework every week. About 5 tests within the semester each 100 points. Gives you the materials to succeed and do good on all your test has long has you study. cares about her students, always has office hrs.

I absolutely loved Dr. D's class! Her lectures are very engaging, and she repeats concepts from old units to tie into the new ones. Her tests are very straightforward and most of the testing material she says during her lecture and repeats the information over the course of a unit. Watch the online lecture videos and do study guides for tests.

Dr. D is a good and knowledgeable instructor but sometimes the exam content did not align with stated guidance. Emphasis areas were not always reflected on the test making it difficult to prepare effectively.