3.5

Lalitha Jayant

Biology - Borough of Manhattan Community College

3.5
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
49%
Would Retake
134
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

49%

Would Retake

134

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

59

4

22

3

13

2

10

1

30

What Students Say

Worst college experience of my life hands down

BIO210 - 1.0 rating

She is not very clear in explaining what she expects out of your work, gets annoyed if you ask questions, very disorganized, tests are ridiculously hard

BIO260 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

98%

Textbook Required

43%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 38 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
Drop/Withdrawal (7)
Not sure yet (7)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(7)C(3)D(9)F(2)A-/B+(9)
Based on 54 reported grades
A: 12
Drop/Withdrawal: 7
Not sure yet: 7
B: 6
Common Tags
Tough grader (17)
Test heavy (13)
Lecture heavy (10)
Participation matters (9)
Get ready to read (9)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Lots of homework (9)
Tough Grader (8)
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Ratings by Course

BIOLOGY

5.0

(1)

BIO521

5.0

(1)

BIO082

5.0

(1)

BIO202

5.0

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210

4.6

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+13 more courses
Difficulty by Course

BIO103

5.0

BIO141

5.0

BIO000

5.0

BIO260

5.0

BIO420

5.0

Reviews (134)
5.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
May 1, 2005

No Comments

4.0
3.0
BIO110
May 13, 2005

she is cool. she gives you a lot of homeworks and tests but i liked her class.

3.0
3.0
BIO
May 26, 2005

she is ok...

5.0
2.0
BIO521
Jun 8, 2005

She goes all out to help students pass biology. One of the best biology teachers I ever had!

5.0
2.0
BIO220
Jun 8, 2005

Great teacher, knows her stuff and helps students along the way!

5.0
2.0
210
Grade: B
Sep 22, 2005

she is an excellent professor. she knows her stuff

5.0
2.0
BIO210
Nov 19, 2005

I totally agree with the frist 2 ratings. She is a great professor and she'll explain the subject over and over again till everybody understands it.

5.0
2.0
BIO210
Dec 16, 2005

She is one of the best, I would say the best. She has more patience than any professor I have ever met. She gives you note to study. And her tests have multiple choice and she gives you extra credits. Will explain something a trillion time. So go ahead take her with no worry.

5.0
2.0
BIO210
Feb 2, 2006

I agree with the first 5 comments.. this professor is the best professor anyone can ever ask for or receive as a professor, she's extremely dedicated, she explains whatever you don't understand until you do, who ever reads this Dr. Lalitha is the best professor in BMCC, 10 thumbs up to this professor.

5.0
5.0
BIO210
Apr 5, 2006

I agree with the ratings of other but they left out facts, she does not adequately prepare you for the test, the review for the test is not in preparation for the test, no handouts as a study guide, test are fill-ins and a fraction of multiple choice, lectures like crazy and a nasty habit in erasing black board notes before u had a chance to write.

3.0
5.0
BIO220
May 8, 2006

she is kind of hard... her exams are very difficult and hard to pass... she gives too many writing assignments...

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Oct 30, 2006

Fun and easygoing. However, she moves FAST & tests cover a lot of material & are difficult. She hands out notes, which is great, but doesn't assign out of the book. Don't let that fool you though,read before class ALWAYS, or you'll be in over your head.Having a chemistry(organic) background will help a lot, since that's basically what 210 is.

5.0
3.0
BIO210
Nov 4, 2006

great professor

1.0
5.0
BIO103
Nov 7, 2006

don't take her...she gets on my last nerves

5.0
2.0
BIO210
Nov 8, 2006

She is one of the best. Her tests are hard, but she makes you learn for it. If you want to learn something, go for her. Will take her next sem. She makes tough concepts become easy to understand. Can explain thousand times until you get that. Nice personality, fun, easygoing, helpful and understandable. Talented prof. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
BIO210
May 11, 2007

SHE'S A WONDERFERUL TEACHER!!! I would recommend her to anyone. She is easy going, but can be very serious when it comes to your grades, sort of like a mother to me. She helps you bring up your grades by gaving extra credit assignments. She's a sweetheart. TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
BIO220
May 19, 2007

Dr.Jayant went out of the way to make concepts clear.She is a wonderful and very caring professor.Extremely concerned about her students.But she is not easy.She makes you sweat everybit for every small point.But it if worth it.you learn a lot.Definitely recommend her

5.0
3.0
BIO220
May 26, 2007

I LOVE her! I took her for Bio 1, and take her for this Bio 2. Eventhough her class is hard, I recommend you to take it. You will learn a lot. Be prepare to stay up late for nights to study for your tests or doing assignments. If you need help, ask for it, she is more than happy to help. She got the award for best prof. this semester!

3.0
5.0
BIO210
Jul 5, 2007

Tough! Knows her stuff. Very intelligent professor. However, she is very unorganized and all over the place, and her exams have lots of surprises in them. Doesn't give notes either. Listen carefully and take lots of notes. The textbook is recommended for her class. I found it more helpful for her class than her lectures, especially for the exams.

3.0
5.0
BIO220
Dec 1, 2007

EXTREMELY HARD. class started at over thirty and half the students dropped it. goes VERY fast through material in class, feels just mentioning something makes it fair game for tests. material covered at length won't be tested. test review material has NOTHING to do with actual exams. good teacher, but class is very frustrating to do well in.

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Dec 2, 2007

Don't expect to get an easy grade from her, but she is an excellent and an intelligent professor. She definitely knows what she's teaching and she would explain until you understand. Even though we had to work really hard in her class, but I strongly feel it was worth it. I learned a lot from her and she makes the class fun!

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Jan 7, 2008

Extremely helpful and very smart.It was a wonderful experience and I learnt a lot.She is not east but she took extra pains to teach in a way the whole class understands and if you are really interested in learning please take her class

3.0
5.0
BIO210
Apr 30, 2008

She's awful. she's hard and extremely difficult. her test are RIDICULOUSLY hard.

5.0
4.0
BIO210
May 18, 2008

I disagree with the other comments. this professor is very sincere and wants you to learn. She reapeats till you learn.Her goal is you have to understand and she will make you understand.If you just wnat to come and have fun she will not let you do that. I learnt a lot from her class. I liek her style of teaching

5.0
5.0
BIO210
Aug 20, 2008

she is very hard. This is all i want to say. if you wanna take her, i would say dont take any other class, because she gives so many writing assignments and exams

2.0
5.0
BIO141
Sep 10, 2008

I, along with several of my classmates found her to be impatient, rude and not very good at teaching. She was more interested in getting through the lessons quickly than she was in our actually grasping the lessons. Her attitude was downright cranky

4.0
2.0
BIO220T
Sep 12, 2008

I don't know what everyone else is talking about. It's college, and it's a tough science course, it's not supposed to be a cakewalk. She may give a lot of work, and exams require a lot of study, but she gives a lot of chances to pass her class if your willing to work for it.

3.0
5.0
BIO220
Oct 17, 2008

She is really hard. She thinks that we dont have other classes. She is always running to the next chapter, and her exams are really hard. She is always late to class

5.0
5.0
BIO210
Oct 23, 2008

I totally disagree with all the other comments.She is one of the best professors around.She knows what she is teaching and she sincerely wants students to learn.her course is tough and thats how a college course should be. You can really learn a lot from her if you have the will.She is not cranky by any chance.she is fun and very entertaining

5.0
1.0
BIO082
Nov 27, 2008

SHE WAS THE BEST...YES SHE WAS HARD BUT SHE ALWAYS GIVE A SECOND EXAM FOR YOU TO DO IF YOU FAIL THE FIRST EXAM... AFTER THE END OF THE CLASS YOU REALIZE SHE WAS EASY AFTER ALL... SHE IS IMPATIENT AND RUDE IF YOU DONT GO HOME AND READ THE BOOK LIKE YOU SUPPOSE...SHE IS ONE OF THE PROFESSORS WHO REALLY CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS....

5.0
3.0
BIO210
Dec 22, 2008

A inspiring professor, helpful and fair.Every student who had Dr.Jayant as a teacher learn Biology. If you look for a exiting semester that is your teacher. The best teacher you can have. ar

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Jan 16, 2009

Hard Prof, but fun to be in her class and you really can learn alot you just need to do the work.

2.0
4.0
BIO220
Feb 3, 2009

I had a very interesting semester with my 210 professor. This woman on the otherhand was the worst. She tells you not to take notes in her class. If you try to take notes its almost impossible because she speaks so fast, her accent is so thick and she writes almost nothing on the board.

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Mar 19, 2009

Dr. Jayant is the best professor I've had so far in BMCC.No doubt she is the best.As long as you are willing to learn, she will be able to help

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Mar 19, 2009

she is so good; and so far the best professor I've taking in BMCC. She makes her students work hard, and as long as you willing to learn, she is going to make you excel

5.0
4.0
BIO220
Mar 21, 2009

She is the first Professoe I ahve had who actually teaches rather than reading off the power point.She is definitely not easy and makes you work hard.But thats college.You come here to learn something..She can go over concepts as many times as it takes to make you understand.She is really good

5.0
4.0
BIO201
Jun 4, 2009

One of the best teachers I have ever had. She loves her job; therefore, she is very successful. At the same time she is very challenging. If you are a science student, you will love her class. I wish to take another class with her.

5.0
4.0
BIO220
Feb 17, 2010

If you seriously want to learn, then take Dr. Jayant. She is very hardworking and her lectures are Crystal clear. She is one of those people who love their jobs. I took her like 2 years ago for bio 1 and bio 2 both and loved her lectures. I still miss her lectures. She is awesome.

1.0
3.0
BIO210
Apr 13, 2010

she is rude, heavy accent and she does not care if we are learning or not. she tries to finish the chapters quickly.

1.0
5.0
BIO210
May 26, 2010

I will keep this as simple as I can because this is how bad her ratings is.... She is not a good professor. very rude and doesn't care anything about and her tests okay her tests are so hard that she doesn't teach have the stuff that is there and she has no patients and rushes through everything and she has mood problems different days. HARD !!!!!!

1.0
5.0
BIO210
May 28, 2010

she is the worst professor in the world, she ruined my life and doesn't care about my feelings or carrer in the future...... extra hard do not take please do not take i beg of you do not take her .... she will ruin your life........... make sure not to take her extra hard hard tests hard everything she will fail you and that is not a maybetrustme

1.0
5.0
BIO000
May 29, 2010

THIS PROFESSOR IN ONE WORD: HARD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
BIO210
May 31, 2010

bad professor does not care for the students, rushes everything in one day and she is just bad. do not take her i am so serious

1.0
5.0
BIO210
Jun 2, 2010

the worst teacher ever

5.0
5.0
BIO210
Nov 19, 2010

I disagree with others. She is very clear and helpful. This is college and we have to work hard to learn.Definitely not an easy A class. But you learn a lot from her and she is fun

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Feb 26, 2011

I totally disagree with the other comments. Prof. Jayant is a great teacher! You will have to work hard to get an A, but you can be sure that at the end of the semester you will know a lot!

1.0
5.0
BIO210
Sep 15, 2011

Expectations are tremendous but lackluster lectures from this professor. Learn to self educate and become proactive in finding outside resources to learn because you sure will not get in from her lectures.

4.0
4.0
BIO210
Nov 14, 2011

Best Biology teacher at BMCC in my opinion However, she is not the easiest so you'll still have to do a lot of studying and she gives students a lot of ways to pass the class.

5.0
2.0
BIO210
Nov 15, 2011

Prof. Jayant is probably the best professor in Biology! Yes her class is a little tough, but what do you expect! is biology, not a class to just sit there and have the material fed to you. Its college material and prof. Jayant knows exactly what she is doing. Got an A in Bio 1 & 2. All you have to do is work hard and study!

5.0
5.0
BIO220
Jan 4, 2012

Hard work does not constitute success in her class. Registering for her course is a gamble, because you can get an A or an F. There is never a safe haven. People who took AMP do better in her course, but first timers need to take a prof who is more gentle. She teaches as if she is teaching at a 4 yr top notch school to advanced bio med students.

2.0
4.0
BIO210
Jan 26, 2012

The subject is not bad at all but the professor lacks the ability to comprehend the what's going on in the class in terms of understanding the topic.Although, her tests are challenging most of the time they are not 100% clear, she tends to rush in bigger chapters and has a tough time giving a clear explanation of the topic.Prepare to work very hard

5.0
3.0
BIO202
Apr 12, 2012

you will learn sooo much in her class. she enjoys teaching and it shows. she knows her stuff and is funny. be prepared to do a lot of work. if you do your work- you will do well. a great professor to take if you are interested in biology

5.0
5.0
BIO220
Apr 26, 2012

What can i say about her she is 1000% awesome. i had her 4 Bio 210 & 220 she really masters her stuff if you hate bio you will love it; she makes class interesting and has her little storie related to lecture to make things clear.she's easy going, amiable, and very hilarious but she is challenging & prepares u 4 4year schools take her plzzzz

3.0
3.0
BIO111
May 18, 2012

sheee aighttttttttt . she be kinda feisty but i love that woman ;)

4.0
4.0
BIO220
May 21, 2012

Enough with complaining about this course targeting med students, it's a bio class! If you're not a pre-med student/interested in bio then why take the course?! She's great! She's not test dependent, she allows you through extra assignmnts, to show her that you comprehend the topics. Her quizzes are a bit rushed and grammatically challenging.

3.0
3.0
210
Grade: F
Aug 28, 2013

Very good biology professor. I recommend her. She's very helpful and her class was a pleasure to take. She give assignments to help your grade. She's a fair grader and easy to understand.

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Sep 19, 2013

She can be strict but that is because she needs us students to understand some material prior to the class. In 2semesters she has to cram about 40chapters in a short amount of time.She does not do extra credit but you can earn extra points in lab to use at a later time. She is a sweet funny,intelligent lady who is lovely. I say take her is you can!

5.0
5.0
BIO220
Oct 2, 2013

If you are interested in this material there is no other professor at BMCC who will provide you with opportunities to succeed. She is very hard, but also very much so worth it.

4.0
2.0
210
Dec 19, 2013

Shes a very good professor, she gives a lot of work and is tough, but she gives extra credit, makes sure you get good grades. highly recommend her. if you really want to get some knowledge in biology take her shes so worth it.

4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2013

Professor Jayant seems very hard at the beginning, but she is a sweetheart.. If you want to have a good grade she will help you. She is nice to the people who work hard and try their best.. And she makes you learn which is the whole point.

4.0
4.0
BIO210
Dec 30, 2013

Stay focus, always attend class, read your CAMPBELL Biology book, work as a group in class, lab, etc, and you'll be fine.

4.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2014

at first she seems hard but she's actually really nice and generous.i may not have gotten the best grade in her class but i would really recommend her.her tests are somewhat difficult but if you study you'll pass. she gives projects to boost up your grade at the end of the semester..i saw students go from a C+ to a B or B+.

4.0
5.0
BIO210
May 27, 2014

Professor Jayant is a really nice person and teaches the material well. But her tests are really difficult and you have to take a lot of time to study for them. Tests count for A LOT of points (point system grading).If you are a person with few classes and a hard worker then take her. If you aren't either one of these, then don't take the class.

5.0
3.0
BIO210
Grade: A-
May 27, 2014

Jayant is awesome she teaches with perfection, makes her point clear and makes you learn the material. Her tests are not easy but if you are interested in learning biology she is the best. She is fair with grading and gives extra credit. Highly recommended

1.0
5.0
BIO210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 16, 2014

Worst college experience of my life hands down. She's not bad at lecturing, she actually made learning interesting, but for what? Nothing she taught was on the tests EVER! Her quizzes were like tests & her tests were like finals and she never gave enough time. Im no stranger 2 hard work but getting an A in this class is IMPOSSIBLE. Its not worth it

5.0
5.0
BIO210
Dec 17, 2014

Professor jayant teaches great. Her exams are tough am taking you studied really hard but when you go to take the test its like brand new materials. If you want to pass you have to study really hard. The biology course is not easy & she isn't easy either. She also isn't very helpful. She is strict, lots of assignments. Take her at your own risk.

1.0
5.0
220
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 17, 2015

This is like the worst professor EVER... I wouldn't recommend her to anybody. she seems to be easy at the beginning but when it comes to tests and quizzes is the WORST. Don't know from where she gets the questions. She does not count participation neither assistance. She does Not have any consideration to any one. Overall she is the WORST!!!!!!!!!

2.0
5.0
BIO260
May 18, 2015

She is not very clear in explaining what she expects out of your work, gets annoyed if you ask questions, very disorganized, tests are ridiculously hard

5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Aug 23, 2015

I have to say I was a bit intimated by Professor Jayant, however she is probably one of the most kindcaringhelpful professors one may ever encounter. She is willing to help anyone who is willing to work hard. She definitely woke me up. I pray that she is blessed in every way. She was definitely God Sent. Thank you.

3.0
4.0
BIO210
Nov 6, 2015

Professor Jayant is a professor who makes u work for the A grade! Has an indian accent and teaches too fast and gets annoyed if u ask a question or make her repeat something. This was the only class i did poorly in and I'm a straight A student. Makes u write a lab report after a lab is done, lab quizzes and tests are hard. i wouldnt recommend her!

5.0
5.0
BIO220
Dec 23, 2015

Taking Professor Jayant was definitely not easy, but i enjoyed it. I learned so much from her, she's so amazing. I'm glad i listened to myself and not drop her class when the majority of students did. For all the people complaining down there, they must have not put the work in. I would definitely take her again.

5.0
1.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2016

Professor Jayant is a brilliant professor who knows way more than you ever will. Listen to her and show her respect. Her class is great but difficult. ALL BIO210 classes are difficult. She expects you to act like a grown up and a real scientists. Bio210 is FOR SCIENCE MAJORS.

5.0
1.0
BIO210
Grade: A
May 14, 2016

Prof. Jayant is a great professor who prepares you for other challenges you would face in college. Her class is an easy class if you read and listen to her advice. The only reason that someone might fail this class is if they didn't put as much effort to read. If you take her class, you will be able to face any other class after hers. Shes worth it

3.0
5.0
BIO220
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She was very kind tonus but this class is no joke, I took it in the summer amd it was the hardest thing i've ever done in my life. She's a good teacher and has her us & downs, but It was a lot of work on my part!

4.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2016
Would take again

Pros-Professor Jayant cares very much about her students. You will surprise yourself by how much you will learn. She sets the bar high, but its for your benefit. Cons- Review questions are not helpful, she basically just tells you to study everything. She gets frustrated when you ask too many questions. Unorganized PPTs make studying difficult

5.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

Professor Jayant is a very tough grader. Gives a lot of extra credits. Beware of quizzes. Makes you study and work hard in both lab and lecture. No cellphone use allowed. Just follow her lectures and powerpoints and do good in class tests and you will get good grades. Also she gives a worksheet before final and no book reading. Final based on it.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
4.0
BIO220
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

She is a good professor because she is straightforward and because you'll have to work for your grade.

4.0
4.0
BIO220
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Makes learning fun and the exams are kind of difficult.

2.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a nice teacher but she can go quite quick on the lessons and sometimes so much, it is very hard to catch up. We are pushed to cover many chapters but not enough time so everything is rushed. She sometimes gives extra credit but she does assign a lot of work. The tests most of the time, barely connected to what we learned.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2017
Would take again

She may be a tough grader but I enjoyed her very much. Put in as much as expected, do your best and she will work with you. She is very understanding and I appreciated her efforts.

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
BIO210
May 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She knows biology like it's the back of her hand. Does not use any visual aids, and the rare times she does it's usually unorganized powerpoints. She gives like 5 chapters in one test, and that makes it very difficult to study for and remember everything. Rushed the whole class and DOES NOT GIVE ANY NOTES

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
BIO210
Grade: F
May 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

terrible teacher in my opinion, if you take take her as a freshman you might think is easy but if your re taking bio for a better grade she is terrible skips lots of information and rude when trying to meet outside class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
BIO210
Sep 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You basically have to teach yourself. Her lectures have no background. She just jumps into a topic that leaves you clueless that doesn't even match up with the lecture before. You go home and after reading the chapter is when you understand what the lecture was about. She expects us to know things that she hasnt taught and makes the class difficult

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Jayant isn't bad. Her class was pretty hard, but then again, it was my fault for choosing Science major in the first place. She is pretty funny and tries to make her lectures fun, however, she does move quickly and you may get confused fast. I ultimately dropped the class because it wasn't worth the huge drop in my GPA.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BIO220
Dec 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

she is the worst professor. does not explain anything well. skims through everything. she does know a lot about biology. I got lost in the middle of the semester and could not catch up. trust me do not take her!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
4.0
5.0
BIO210
Grade: B
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Jayant is a tough professor when it comes to keeping up with her lectures but she is very knowledgeable in what she teaches. Much dedication is required if you want to get a good grade in her class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: B
Apr 6, 2018
Would take again

Biology is hard, but if you work hard you will get a good grade. It is definitely not easy, but it's not impossible either. she will give you feedback , tell you how you're doing in her class. And she will help you when you need help.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
2.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Pro: She is extremely intelligent; Con: Very disorganized, very rude, overally strict, and exams are bogus. You never really know what to expect from her, doesnt put anything on blackboard as far as syllabus or grades, and says she'll do something but doesnt. Find another professor or try to survive her class

Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Jayant is fine, but most of the time in the course, I got lose cuz she goes to fast, and also her accent make it more difficult, thats for me, maybe for you will be different! But overall out of the course she is a very good person, she uses to joke in class and everything, and is always late! Huahuahuaha

1.0
5.0
BIO210
Nov 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

shes super rude, she says she welcomes the class to asks questions but the class doesn't feel comfortable asking. If you are late to class by a couple of minutes she makes a big deal about it in front of everyone when shes always late herself. She is by far the worst teacher I ever had. Do not take her class if you plan to graduate from BMCC.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: B
Dec 27, 2018
Would take again

She was out sick for the fall semester but played a spectacular game of catch up on lectures and extra credit. READ & UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL! And ask questions, just let her finish her points. She's a brilliant professor, will encourage you to think scientifically. Follow all her instructions in the lab! She might quiz on lectures*

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: C+
Mar 28, 2019
Would take again

One Of The Most Up Straight Forward Professor I've Learned From Keep up With The Lecture Notes, Labs, Lab Quizes And The Exam And You Will Get The Grade You Truly Honestly Deserve.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BIO220
May 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes knows her stuff but as a person she can be real inconsiderate. Skips through slides way too fast. Exams are unnecessarily difficult. Dont follow her exam reviews. Trust me shes not a good choice.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A-
May 20, 2019
Would take again

I took her class for both BIO 210 and BIO 220, considering the fact that I decided to go with her again for 220 should let you know if I liked her or not. Her lectures are heavy on information, and her tests reflect this as well. If you work hard enough though you can definitely get an A in her class. Definitely recommend her.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO210
Grade: B+
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This professor was late to every single lab class and if we were late we are not allowed to come in. She speaks way too fast with a heavy accent. She doesn't explain things very well so you learn nothing. The tests are on like 5 chapters at a time or more. She will discuss your scores and yell at you in front of everyone.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A+
Jul 17, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Jayant is tough, but is a great professor who cares a lot about her students. She teaches at a higher level than most other bio professors, giving you a solid foundation for higher level courses. Only downside is that she can be a bit disorganized. I recommend her if you are serious and looking to go to med school or into the health sciences.

Respected
Test heavy
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO210
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 21, 2019
Would take again

Proff Jayant is one of the best in bmcc. It can look hard in the beginning but if you work little hard and get on top of your things you can deff get an A. Write down every single word she says in the class and study. Whatever she explains on a particular topic is going to be on the test. NOTES are key to get a good score on the tests.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIO420
May 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Rudest professor to ever walk the halls of BMCC. She is just an all around horrible person and teacher.

1.0
5.0
BIO420
May 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is unnecessarily hard and does not care about you or your grade.

1.0
5.0
BIO420
May 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I am convinced any of the good reviews in here are written by Lalitha herself! I believe Jayant is the most ill-spirited professor I have ever came across in my life. Its like she WANTS you to do bad and she gets pleasure out of embarrassing you in front of the whole class. very DISORGANIZED and RUDE. BMCC needs to get rid of this lady asap

1.0
5.0
BIO420
May 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This lady makes lab impossible. if you take her just know you brought it upon yourself. she doesnt care about you or your grade

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A-
Jun 4, 2020
Would take again

THE BEST PROFESSOR IN BMCC

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
BIO210
Jun 23, 2020
Would take again

I really like Prof. Jayant as a person, she's super funny! This is a REALLY hard class so get ready to work for it. She is a bit disorganized and not very familiar with teaching online, but if she makes mistakes, she owns up to it and will usually give you extra credit or extra time. A LOT OF HARD TESTS, so beware!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO210
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She was extremely rude during class. She would get upset with you if you didn't upload something on time, but it would be fine if she wasn't able to post something on time. She would get mad when people would ask questions in class and give attitude. I would never take her class again. She had nice moments, but my overall experience wasn't the best

1.0
5.0
BIO220
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you appreciate your sanity , refrain from taking this class , please. Shes very impatient and always has an attitude. You would think that there would be some type of grace being that we are in the midst of a pandemic, but no. Theres literally always work to do. She takes very long to grade assignments. She doesnt respond to questions.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: C-
Feb 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Participation matters. Don't skip class you won't pass. Tough grader. Sometimes she is caring sometimes she isn't. Good professor.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Jayant's class lacks direction and is mentally exhausting. Jayant has been @BMCC for 17 years, though she lacks proper edict. She stresses her students out with personal problems and is constantly unprepared. Exams are sketchy; her demeanor, at times, is triggering and almost offensive. Students apologize before asking her questions. Unprofessional

1.0
3.0
BIO210
May 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this Professor, very disorganized, can't understand her lectures. Test is very skeptical, extremely tough class. Do not waste your time and money!

1.0
5.0
BIO210
May 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

No sympathy for her students. Barely even answers emails , and when she does, shes disrespectful and vague. Dont take her class if you are taking many other courses , you will fail!

Test heavy
Tough grader
Participation matters
2.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would NOT take her again. Class structure, it is disorganized as she says one thing and does another, her grading system is NOT clear b/c what she grades for 1 student is different for another, she expects you to do alot of work for an INTRO CLASS, she rushes thru lecture & when she dont finish she says finish it yourself. Just DONT take her!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor if your not a teachers pet she won't help you she is rude and uncaring I dropped her class because she was giving hard exams and her explaining the work sucks take her if you want to fail

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A+
Sep 8, 2021
Would take again

Best Professor Ive ever had! I took bio 210 over the summer and Professor Jayant goes out of her way to help you. Its not an easy A but if you work hard and ask for help she will be there for you.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
BIO210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is disorganized, rude and throws a fit when you don't answer her. Takes weeks to grade and messes up the submission pages so you end up getting the wrong score anyway. If you're unfortunate enough to get her as a prof. then participate like you're a cheerleader and prepare to hate your life.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2021
Would take again

Her Course is hard and tests are hard. however, you can learn a lot from her and she is willing to explain the material again and again. She did give a lot of assignments but I learnt a lot and it was all very worth in the end

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BIO210
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't take Prof. Jayant !! You don't get your grades back until three weeks, her grading is ridiculous and inconsistent. She's rude and throws childish fits in class when you don't answer her irrelevant questions. I hated every lecture and i wish whoever has her luck.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: A
May 10, 2022

she is not considerate of her students. consider taking someone else, for she is rude and always has an attitude.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2022
Would take again

There is no easy way to pass this class if you don't put in the time and effort. The professor did a great job conveying the information. While the tests are challenging, they make you study in depth and understand the material better. I recommend taking a class taught by professor Jayant if you take your studies seriously.

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Caring
5.0
4.0
210
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

She is an awesome professor hard though but its the syllabus not her and if you follow her words and her lecture you will nail it...She is awesome.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
210
May 3, 2023
Would take again

You definitely have to put in effort to get a good grade in this test, which should be given as its a weeder class. She is extremely intelligent and funny, and you can tell that she is well-educated in her field and knows what she is talking about. She occasionally engages us in group discussions by posing questions.

4.0
5.0
BIO210
Grade: C
May 25, 2023
Would take again

She is great professor. Her lectures are amazing and I learned lot.she always very kind, patient, helpful and truly care about her profession and her students! Thank you for a fun semester! I always enjoy having you as a professor and I appreciate how approachable you are. It means a lot to me that you check in with how things are going.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
210
Grade: Not sure yet
May 30, 2023
Would take again

She is a professor who teaches for your learning. As a liberal arts major, I took her class out of curiosity, and I'm glad I did. Despite being asynchronous, it was a great learning experience for me. If you submit your work on time, do extra credit assignments, and attend her office hours, you'll do well.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

In summer everything is fast paced but if you put in effort, you will do great. she gives extra credit opportunities, explains parts of the lectures if you ask questions and helps those that dont do that well on exams.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: D+
Dec 17, 2023

I would not recommend this professor. She gives crazy tests and only an hour and thirty minutes to complete. Her lectures are heavy material and half of the time she puts one thing on blackboard and says another in class and refuses to put her strict directions on blackboard. Super contradicting and confusing and does not give feedback!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

She was a pretty great professor. She's big on no phones. Attendance is required because everything you do in lab is what's on the test. Studying and participating is the best thing to do to pass her class.

4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: B+
Feb 22, 2024
Would take again

She's nice but she can be a bit confusing at times. She moves a bit fast during class so if you need clarification ASK QUESTIONS. She's strict about no phones in class/no food/no liquids in lab. Funny and knows how to let loose. Can be flexible with work sometimes. Doesnt answer emails often. Doesnt expect perfection but expects effort. STUDY.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
220
Grade: A+
Sep 13, 2024
Would take again

Jayant is an excellent teacher and mentor. I have taken 210&220, and would take her again if I could. No doubt she warns you about the difficulty level on the first day of class, but she is still willing to guide and correct you every step of the way. Gave lots of extra credit, practice work, and resources. She wants to see you try!

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

The class can be challenging, but if you stay engaged and use resources like unstuck ai, you can do well. The professor is strict about attendance and can be confusing at times, but she's approachable and cares about student success.

4.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Jayant has very low rating on here, but don't let that stress you out. I took both 210 and 220 with her. She is not the sweetest talker out there, but as long as you attend every class, pay attention to the lectures, and put full effort in your work, you will pass for sure. Make sure to study for her tests though; they are HARD. You got this!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
210
Grade: B-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

She is a very nice Professor, I love her teaching style, does not always rely on slides but is practical, I think she is the best professor I got chance to learn from in my two years of college, she always make sure to involve every student in class activities. She is the sweetest.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
210
Grade: Not sure yet
May 6, 2025
Would take again

She is the best Professor I ever got chance to learn from in my 2 years of college, Highly Recommend, I will take her course again if got chance to. She is hilarious, includes everyone in the class, weak or strong students.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 7, 2025

She's too messy and feels like she doesn't know how to plan her lessons at ALL. She makes her own exams extremely difficult on propose and seems likes she takes joy out of it. If you're not willing to study over 10 hours a week PLEASE DONT TAKE HER CLASS. I regret taking her class I don't understand how everyone else was able to manage her mess.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: B
May 9, 2025
Would take again

I miss Professor Jayant every day. You might come back to thank her one day like many others have. Difficult exams but many opportunities for extra credit/corrections if you didn't do well. She cares about your success and wants you to try your best.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO220
Grade: A-
May 25, 2025

Get ready to study and apply yourself , this class will not be an easy A. If you aren't dedicated to making a good grade and putting the hours in to study you won't do well. But Professor is super easy to communicate with and just wants the best for you. My best advice study 2 weeks prior for lecture exams and at least a week before for lab exams.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO210
Grade: D+
Dec 1, 2025

she's not wiling to explain anything she's so mean if you ask something you do not understand she make her class so hard and her test too if you do not want your GPA affected DONOT TAKE IT

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
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