Professor Harlacker is new to Jmu, and pretty young. Overall, the class is pretty good. Lectures can seem long some mornings, but the material is interesting and she is enthusiastic about what she is presenting. Overall, i would recommend this class, it is an very easy A or B. Just go to class and study the exam reviews!

Very nice woman. I had her at 9:05 am and fell asleep every morning; however, she is very interested in the subject and knows her stuff. Easy A/B if you study for the tests which arent that difficult.

If you're interested in evolution theories this class is great. I found the material really interesting and if you pay attention in class its not hard. She is really helpful and very clear. Definitely take this to fulfill gened requirement!

prof harlacker is really nice, the tests are prettyu hard and there are only 3 2-page papers. also, if you arent an anthro major or something close, this class is going to be painfully boring. she's a good teacher, but i dont recommend for a gen-ed.

Professor Harlacker is a really nice lady. She is so passionate about what she teaches, and really knows her stuff. There are 3 essays, but they're not particularly hard. She preps you fairly well for all the assignments and exams. It's a lot of information, so you'll definitely have to hit the textbooks at some point. Overall, I'd recommend h

Really sweet and helpful. Knows her stuff and tries to get everyone to succeed. I really struggled with this class and did horrible on the exams, but the assignments were helpful and really raised my grade. Ended up with a B. Also gave extra credit that helped me. Probably too hard for a gen ed class, but for a pre-requisite, I'd recommend her.

I loved this class. Great for anyone who is an Anth major or minor! Only draw back was the 10 page research paper. Only two essay format tests.

She makes class interesting with her vivid powerpoints, videos, and random interesting facts. Shes knows tons about the subject and is really helpful when you ask. Don't expect this class to be a pushover but if you study some like any real college student and are interested then its a great class.

She is the hottest teacher and was so hot at Indiana University.

Class was interesting and powerpoints were very clear and concise. She is a very nice woman and is always happy and in a good mood. Post lecture outlines before each class so there's very little actual note-taking needed. Tests were pretty easy! Definitely take her!

i loved this class! yes, it is a lot of work, but if you really like the subject, you will have no worries. harlacker is great!

Harlacker is very knowledgeable in Biological Anthropology but her breadth of knowledge can sometimes be a bit over your head. However, if you ask for help, she's completely willing to help. Also, read the textbook closely and you should do well on quizzes and tests. I don't believe in the "easy A", which is good because she will challenge you!

If you are an Anthropology major or are just really interested in the subject, I would recommend taking Harlacker. I felt that sometimes she was trying to be too professional at times and gets nervous when things stray away from her lecture, but I learned a lot about bio anth. If you have questions, she's very accommodating and friendly.

She is very well organized and has her lectures posted online. Not the most interesting class, but she tries. Tests are very difficult. A lot to study. I ended up with a B+.

For a gened, this class is terribly in depth. Be prepared to learn more than you ever wanted to know about the topic. The lecture can be torture, but the tests aren't impossible. She is so nice, but is obviously uncomfortable lecturing infront of a crowd. Class is pretty dry, but if you're interested in the material, I guess it would be okay.

Kinda boring but super helpful and nice. and she makes stone tools for you. it's way legit!!! if you arn't scared to ask for help during labs totally take her!

I really liked this class and loved Harlacker. She obviously really loves what she's teaching and wanted all of us to love it as much as she did. The class was really interesting and although hard I learned a LOT. There was only one real test, the final, and a few projects, with smaller reports and labs. I highly recommend this class!

I had her for GANTH and this class and I do not understand why anyone would think her classes are impossible. I'm not an anthropology major and as long as you go to class you will do fine. I didn't read the textbook either time. She is so nice and so helpful. Sometimes it'll go over your head but you can email her about anything and she alwas helps

Okay if all you need is that lab credit. She's really nerdy and you can tell she practices her lectures which is cute! didnt participate or try to learn at all and got a b

She is super nice and friendly and very approachable if you ask questions. Not much work outside class, but take the labs seriously because she grades them pretty precisely. But she is always willing to help if you ask.

Great teacher! Had her for maymester. 1 short essay, and a page long article review weekly. If you go to class and pay attention, the tests are so easy. A little picky on in class assignments, lots of group work. I loved this class! Put in some effort and its an easy A, maybe B if its not your thing. I would recommend her to anyone.

I had her for The Evolution Of Human Health and Disease, I can't figure out why her reviews were so poor. We had two tests, a midterm and a final, three 2 page papers, and a final project. I didn't study more than 40 minutes for either test, I didn't get below an A on anything I turned in and I didn't do any of the readings. I definitely recommend!

Great class and great professor. She isn't the greatest speaker when it comes to giving lectures, however one-on-one conversation is great. Her classes are super fun and interesting. I recommend her for her labs.

She is a very nice and helpful professor!! This class is pretty straight forward. Taken with ANTH 196 it relates many of the ideas and topics that are covered in class in a hands on manner. Expect to have group labs every class period that you meet, with an individual final at the end of the semester.

The lab wasn't necessarily easy, but it wasn't too difficult. She could sometimes be a harsh grader on labs. Reading quizzes every class for the non coreq sections, which varied on difficulty. Really helpful and sweet, but can seem quite timid if you don't talk to her first. Final was a bit tough and hard to prepare for. Would recommend though!

Professor Harlacker is the best. 10/10 would recommend. IDK why she has any bad reviews. The class is straight-forward. Difficult material but not impossible. The whole class is group work so try to get a good group. Prof is really friendly and approachable!

Not too bad I had the worst grade in the lab going into the final which was like an 88% and still got a high C on the final and finished with a B

Harlacker is a great professor! Her classes are tough (she's a meticulous grader and you need to know the details), but you walk away really learning the material. She does lots of labs/hands on activities that are fun and beneficial. It's a lot of work, but it's worth it.

A great professor and very passionate. She gets a lot of info across clearly and makes it interesting by adding some humor and stories. Beware, her tests and semester0long assignments are the majority of the grade and she is a tough grader, but if you pay close attention to detail you will do fine. Not an easy A but would def recommend!!

I'm an anth minor so this class was a requirement, but it's easy. Just pay attention in class and do the assigned readings (when she has them), and you'll be fine. There are quizzes nearly every week that are 25% of the grade, and the other 75% is the four exams.

As a person Dr. Harlacker is very nice and caring, but not the best choice for Bio Anth. The material is hard as it is, but rather than teach it like a survey level she assumes her students know as much as she does. Timed weekly quizzes on articles that are difficult to comprehend, and tests that require you to truly know what you're talking about.

I have never taken an anthropology class before and I found this one fairly easy. The lectures are really boring and has a lot of information with no words on the slides, so you have to listen. Tests are all short answer but you choose which questions to answer. Grades easy on papers and projects and places extensions on almost every assignment.

Very very very lecture heavy. You don't get to know her unless you take the lab alongside the class. Very helpful in lab and accessible via e-mail and office hours. Does not really explain papers until last minute before they're due. Tests are long and have very complicated/descriptive questions so they're difficult to do well on. Weekly responses.

Professor Harlacker is one of the sweetest profs I've ever had. Very accomidating, lots of assignments to boost your grade. While it is all lectures, the information is really interesting and she adds a lot of fun jokes and stories to keep everyone engaged. Overall, the class is pretty easy and enjoyable if you show up and try on the assignments.

If you need a lab credit, this is the one to take! I'd reccomend her for the lecture too. You choose a group that you will stay with all semester. One lab per week with a packet to fill out and a final exam. Will make an online lab for you if you miss, but it's always harder to do than in person. Very helpful and accomidating!

Dr. Harlacker is hands down my favorite professor at JMU. She explains things in a matter that makes sense and is always there if you need help. Reading the backgrounders before the lab can be very helpful and there is very little reading/assignments. She is a reasonable grader and gives you many opportunities to make up missed labs.

This course is super interesting and informative if you are interested in a career in paleontology or medicine! All assignments are straight forward and the workload isn't half bad. Although the lectures sometimes can be a little slow, if you watch the recordings you can put it in 1.5x speed ;)

So sweet, cares about her students and is very passionate about what she teaches. Weekly packback posts for participation aren't that bad and same with socrative questions. Group work is all by participation too. Few papers and she doesn't grade tough, all exams online and can take whenever. Not into anthro but definitely a good class to take.

Very nice and funny. Lectures are long but notes are easy if you pay attention. Once a week you have to submit something online which takes 5-10 mins. In class, you answer questions on an app real time which are easy points. Grading is fair (but she takes a while) and tests are fair, but study! She's a brilliant woman and id 100% take her again!

This is probably the easiest gened by far in any of the clusters. Im at a 100 and ive only went to lecture once and it was on the first day. No need to stress at ALL for this class, look up ANTH 196 jmu on quizlet and it will be your best friend in this class literally (NO KIDDING). Overall, she's a very nice and caring prof so take her!!

This class is great when you take it in conjunction with ANTH 196! Professor Harlacker gets straight to the point on lab days and is super helpful with any and all questions you may have. A great pick for ISCI 104.

For this course, she let us do every lab with our group (that was the same throughout the entire semester), so you always had people to work with! This was a very collaborative class that still allowed everyone to learn more about the material even as a gen-ed. She made this class what all gen-eds should be like.

I took ANTH196L, which is the lab. I had such a fun time in this class because of the group that I got to do labs with, and all of the assignments were pretty straight-forward. She's obviously super passionate about the material and was always more than willing to answer questions while in class. Would recommend for an easy lab gen ed.

Daily attendance gets checked by Socrativ. Tests were asynchronous but really long. Accepting of late work! Grades mainly on effort and participation, never received any feedback but also never received a grade lower than an B. Didn't receive grades until after finals. Really pay attention to the way the class is divided, percentage wise!

Decent class. Homework was easy, and the one paper we had to write was easy. Tests are online, therefore pretty easy. Don't expect for anything to be graded through the entire semester. She puts everything in two days before grades are due. Nice lady, but class was incredibly boring. I don't think anyone payed attention in this class. I recommend.

In this class, you will work together in groups. You'll need a Packback account for weekly discussions and to write three short papers (each around 500 words) and one longer final paper (about 1200 words). It's a good class for students who aren't studying science. The workload is reasonable, and if you put effort into your work, you'll do well.

Always showed up to class right at the starting time or a few minutes late. I took her for the lab so everything was on you and your lab partners. Never got a bad grade on any of the labs.

I had her for lab; she seemed super chill and nice. Not a tough grader and just let us work on the lab in groups, and the final was with our groups, which was nice. She doesn't respond to email, so beware of that. Overall, she was nice. I didn't take her for lecture, so im not sure how it is!