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Reviews (98)
she was so awesome that I would take microbiology from her, at first she was pretty hard to understand , but she tries to be fair she love to teach and it shows!!! She also really cares about her students
I dreaded taking this class, but by the end of my semester it was my favorite class I have taken. Go to class, do the work, and study what she tells you to study and you will do well. She is very helpful and is very fair. She loves teaching and it definitely shows. She is one of the most helpful professors at Richland!
She is probably my favorite professor so far... and I've been in school for a while. She is extremely helpful and very smart. I love that she called people out that walk in half way through class because its rude and annoying. She does everything she can to help you succeed and she loves teaching. I highly recommend her for micro. You'll LOVE he
Shah is most definitely the greatest thing to ever happen to school. She's not just a professor, but also like a mother to all her students. her class was fun and i highly recommend her..
Best class ever. Professor Shah is amazing! She made our class a community. I won't say she's easy because it will hurt her feelings, but she makes microbiology interesting and possible. She really knows her stuff, but she acts like she's one of us. I have never been more comfortable in a classroom.
She is very very helpful and will work with you in any area her class are fun and she uses power point and lecture books for test she will give you a review which will help a lot! best teacher so far and i have been in Richland for 2 yrs she is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!
So Professor Shah, is HANDS-DOWN the BEST professor for MICROBIOLOGY at Richland!!! She not only sets her class like a community, but genuinely cares for her students! Her exams, quizzes, and homework all come straight from the textbook,and lab manuals and she gives out WONDERFUL REVIEWS. Trust me take her,for this class YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!
LOVE SHAH! Really tries to help her students! If you study her reviews well, there is no reason you should not make an A or B on them! First week, she tries to come off as tough, but she's really sweet like after 2-3 days :) Her lectures are fun and interesting and she gives extra points when you participate in class! Highly recommend her!
Prof.Shah is one of my favorite professor.Micro is a difficult subject,but her kindness,motivation and intelligence made the class so enjoyable.Her class was very challenging but she made it feel like we could do it.She made everyone work hard and earn the grade rather than making it easy enough for everyone to get an A. I highly recommend her!
I have to say Prof. Shah is the best in Richland! Her lectures, powerpoints and reviews are very helpful and she is always there to help you.I had her for this summer session and usually I am kinda scared to take summer classes since they are more fast-paced; but she made it very interesting and meaningful.Take her!you will truly love her teaching.
It was a welcome surprise to find that I really enjoyed my introduction to Microbiology. I have had lots of professors & I would rank Ms.Shah at the very top for her dedication to student's success & the subject itself. I strongly recommend her to anyone that might be considering taking Micro.
She is very encouraging and always answer question. She always listens to her students when they talk to her. Personally, this added to the zeal I have towards education and made the semester a success. If you study her reviews well there is no reason for you to make atleast a B in her class.
She was a awesome teacher would recommend everyone to take her. It's not a easy class your going to have to work hard for your grade but she makes it as easy as possible with her reviews and powerpoints.
Thumbs up for Prof Shah. She is great, freaking smart, and friendly. She makes the class so comfortable and lively. One advice, don't prove your are too smart because she won't like that, and do not over study. Easy A if you work for it. She seems harsh towards the end, but that's not who she is. She is a pretty nice lady; i will recommend her.
Professor Shah is just plain out amazing. She really understands Microbiology and knows how to make it enjoyable for her students. She gives out excellent reviews that cover 90 % of the test.Purchase the older edition because its basically the same thing. Overall, this class is not easy. You have to study everyday just to pull of an A.
Love this lady. Super caring and funny. Very smart and tries to help you do well in class. Best prof ever. Just do what she says and you'll get an A. Participation in class is a must if you want extra credit
Shah is a very nice person and a great teacher but I don't advise taking this class. I learned a lot but felt it was much harder than it needed to be. She will openly tell you not many people get As. I advise taking with a different instructor if you need an A. Otherwise, take this class and study hard and you will learn a lot.
I took Professor Shah this semester and I should say she is an amazing teacher. She has the talent and makes the class fun.She is very responsive to emails and don’t mind asking questions during lecture.She expects you to participate in the class and gives you extra credit for participation.I love going to her class.
Libya is the best profesor when it comes to Microbiology she is extremly helpful and gives out alot of extra credit!!! She is clear in lecture and lets you know exactly what you need to know for the exam! Microbiology is a hard course but she make it really easy and gives great reviews to study for the Exams. A+
Oh my heavens, Mrs. Shah is absolutely amazing!!! DONT take ANYONE else! Seriously, she will help you out SO much if she sees you are really trying. She is SO sweet, I don't have enough good things to say about her! Funny, and careing is an understatement. Slight accent, but I didn't have a problem with it - take her trust me!!!
Prof. Shah is just amazing! I took Microbiology with her this summer and i learned a great deal from this class. I was worried about taking summer sessions since they are fast paced. Also I was worried when i got the first exam grade :). But she kept on encouraging and helped with all my doubts. I will recommend to take Prof. Shah to everyone!
Very confusing - I will not recommend her. Heart breaking, after I got my test grade. not enough clarity in explanation. I would not recommend her to any one. Usually I am a A student...... but...
Professor Shah is VERY helpful. She does everything she can to make sure you understand and pass her class. Very pleasant attitude even with the late class. Would recommend her. If you study, you will be fine. :)Thanks Professor Shah!!!
She is very smart and so helpful! She wants everyone to do well. I would 100% recommend her to anyone, including nursing majors. Go Mrs. Shah, get that Phd! :)
PROF SHAH! By far one of the best teachers I've had in my 3 years of college. She is super helpful knows the material very well and goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has the opportunity to get an A. Highly recommend her for micro, read her reviews and go to lecture no way you won't make an A.
Professor Shah is the best professor ever for a boring biology class she made it very interesting and I wanted to go to class, looked forward to it. The class is not an easy A class but it is very achievable. I will be taking her for Micro!!!
She is extremely helpful. Read ahead and answer questions for extra credit. She also gives a REVIEW! She makes time for you if you have questions. She makes it interesting and dare I say it fun. She teaches Micro and A&P I&II. Take her. Do the work. Get an A! I love her!
Professor Shah is actually a great teacher. She wont just throw you the answers, she wants to make sure you understand the material. As long as you do the reviews, attend class and READ, you will do fine. Shes funny and cute as a button :) i will be taking her for other classes she offers.
Best professor by far! She is very funny but serious about teaching she tells you like it is. She is willing to help any time! I could not have ask for a better professor! So glad I was switched to her class!!!! Take her you will love biology, micro, and a&p!!
Prof. Shah changed my life. I took bio a year ago and dropped the class thinking that I was incapable of succeeding in the class. I re-took it this semester as a final attempt and made an A. She knows how to cater to all learning styles and takes the time to address any questions students have. If you make an effort, she is right there beside you.
Shah is awesome! Hard tests, but an amazing teacher. She really cares about every student and wants the best for everyone. Kinda hard, but I would definitely recommend her.
By far the best professor I ever had in Richland! Shah is very knowledgeable, always helpful and encourages you to perform well in the course. I strongly recommend her if you are planning to taking biology @ richalnd
Prof Shah is amazing. She will make you fall in love with bio. She is clear, considerate and she always encourages you to do better. She likes making jokes in the middle of lecture which is gr8 cuz it takes off the pressure. I truly love this prof. Reviews before exams. Easy if you study. Attendance is important if u wanna understand. TAKE HER!
An amazing professor and an amazing semester I had with Prof. Shah. I learned a great deal and can sincerely say that her class finally connected a lot of looming dots that I have had since starting the pursuit of a career in dentistry. I have been truly blessed to sit in your class. Highly recommend prof shah!!
Thank you Prof.Shah for all the help this semester. No other professor could ever add up to you for micro!!! Material looked a bit overwhelming in the beginning but I've learned a lot towards the end. She makes the course simple and easy to understand and truly has the ability to transform a tediously hard subject and make it interesting!
Okay...I cannot begin to state how WONDERFUL this professor is! Let me tell you this professor is a born teacher!She will not give u answers bt she will lovingly drill the information in your head! And whenever you need help and are not sure about anything just write her an email and she will meet with person with u:)just b sure to attend class.
i do not recommend this professor to anybody even thinking about it. get that thought the hell out of your mind, because you will regret it. she is a very big critic, and puts assignments on you like microbiology is your life. i had two other classes at the time, which is why i didn't get the best grade. WARNING: DO NOT TAKE HER! YOU MIGHT FAIL!
I took 2402 with Shah. Go to class and study, you'll be fine. Lecture is very clear as to what she wants you to study. She color codes her power points and gives reviews for lecture and lab. She makes hard concepts easy to understand. I would take her again. Also very nice and has a good sense of humor.
Prof. Shah is very knowledgeable in the subject. She explains everything to people in different ways until we understand. Now, I am very confident about my future, because she inspires me. No second guesses, take her youll be glad you did.
Love Professor Shah. This class was by no means easy, but I got an A. Here's what I did. To prepare for lab practical, copy down everything she writes on the board each day onto each day's lab manual, and memorize lab quiz review. For lecture, make flash cards using sentences and bold letters from the lecture review provided. You must work hard!
Not sure if Mrs. Shah is new to this course but I feel like she is not on comfortable ground. I do use the book heavily otherwise I would be struggling. I think she will probably get better but I wish I had taken someone else. Still, she is pretty nice. But if you want a good grade, be ready to really work for it. Clarity s my major complaint.
Currently I am in her class.... It's alright ,lot of bookish information not a lot of current events ,I think she lacks research experience so you miss that current discovery concept. I will go through this class because I need it, but I would not recommend her as her lectures are boring.
Not sure if its me or the topic or the teacher. She is nice and all, but I have a hard time following her lectures. The information is there but I have to rely more on the text to get a decent grade. However she does pull questions from lectures so you can't skip. Still she is pretty nice and helpful.
In my honest opinion shah is the best professor out there for micro. I am surprised by few of the negative comments here, Of course you cannot skip classes! You need to work hard for your grades. At the end of the day, what matters is what you learn from the course and as one of her students, I can assure anyone that you will be glad you took Shah.
Just pay attention in class and use the resources she gives you. She's willing to help you out and it is not difficult to make good grades if you just use common sense.
I've taken Shah for the first biology and i dont remember her being as tough as she is for A&P2. It may be the course, but i sure did find this class extremely difficult. She makes you work for your grade which is reasonable and don't ask simple questions that you could find yourself. Lecture notes are extremely long and reviews are very detailed.
She is a very nice teacher and she loves to teach biology but my major problem was that I have a hard time understanding her so I had to read the book to reiterate what she taught. After the first test, I totally bombed it because I just could not understand her and I studied extra hard for the exams but I dropped out.
Very helpful and understanding. English is not her first language, and she admits to that, but takes her time in lectures to make sure everyone follows. Will occasionally wander off subject for a breather, but will quickly return to lecture soon after. Tells you what to know and study for exams practicalsquizzes. Loved her! Highly recommend! (:
I thought the class was hard and her accent didn't help. Nice though, but wouldn't take again if I had the chance.
Will recommend her. I took her in spring 2015 for Bio 1406. Nice lectures and review before the test. Lecture note are very detailed and helpful. Take her you'll be glad you did.
Mrs. Shah lectures are not very clear and I struggled to understand. In the end I think i would have done better with other instructor.
In my experience with Professor Libiya, she had an agenda and sometimes that made her rush the lecture whether we understood the material or not. Lab work was shorten and she pressured us to hurry even if we had plenty of time, and she was not very helpful even if you we needed help. I got an A but I was discouraged and regretted that I took her.
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Professor Shah is knowledgeable, clear, and personable. .What you see is what you get. She makes the topics easy for anyone to understand, clear with her expectations. If you do what she says, you will make a good grade. She had review sessions for exams. Participation is VERY important so make sure you study the material. She will call on you.
She's a great lady! Very helpful in lab. Labs are short and sweet. Tests are wickedly hard. Gives decent test reviews. Lecture is simply hard and at times boring. Must have prior knowledge to make an A in this class. But don't get me wrong. She's an awesome lady. Love her. Just not the class. Retook the class, different teacher. Now an A student.
I loved taking this class! The attendance for lectures isn't mandatory but you should try to not miss them because she goes over all the information that will be on the tests. Labs are pretty easy -be careful w who's in your group though, it will affect you/r grade. Quizzes and test fairly easy if you read the book as well. Overall great teacher!
Her lectures are fast and she is very helpful. she provides lectures and exam reviews online and gives reviews in class. She is nice, humorous, and will ask critical-thinking questions during lecture to keep students alive. ;) text book is somewhat useful but not needed for during class. print the slideshows and use as note-taking paper.
Everything you need to know comes from her lectures/power points! She's also a student so she's very easy going! Attendance is not mandatory but very helpful when it comes to test or lab practicals!
Great teacher. Has a slight accent but is clear and will explain topics/answer questions. Has a great personality and learned a lot. She will do her best to make you understand the material but you have to put in the work. Do not expect to pass without effort.
gives review, helps anyway she can, very respectful, goes above and beyond for you all you need to do is try
She's a really nice prof. always offers extra credit and encourages students to participate. She is interested in helping each individual pass and is enthusiastic. Biology is not always easy, but she breaks it down really well!
Biology is one of the subjects I fear the most taking in college but Professor Shah makes the subject very easy to understand. Professor Shah offers extra credit but you have to earn it. Pre-labs are very easy, Lab quizzes are somewhat hard, and exams are directly from lecture/powerpoints (the book may help with additional information). TAKE HER!
Shah is a great teacher. I am taking her right now for Summer I and I don't think she makes Bio 1406 as hard as it seems for just a couple of weeks. She doesn't really give extra credit, she doesn't drop any lowest grades. The one thing I don't like is that she interrupts students when she asks a question and they are answering (Rude).
Taken during Summer, fast paced as summer should be but she allowed for easy comprehension of lecture. Reviews discussion before tests is harsh but does not affect grade. No homework, little book use, tests are based off everything in lecture.
Taking her for A&P2. She is awesome. She covers every thing on her power points, color codes the important stuff. The labs are self paced, and are short and sweet. She is an awesome professor. She gives reviews, and some extra credit. You must study for this class to pass, but she gives you every thing you need to get an A.
She's a good teacher but she was a bit too fast for me plus her accent made it more difficult for me to understand but overall she's very knowledgeable of the subject and that's what really matters. I would recommend another teacher if it were your first semester in college, I felt a bit pressured having her.
She is an amazing professor. I have taken this class before she gives reviews and lets you know exactly what is going to be on the quiz and tests. I really enjoyed having her and would love to take her again in the future. Joni
Professor Shah definitely knows her stuff and enjoys what she teaches. Her lectures are pretty fast-paced, and her accent can make her a tad difficult to understand at times, which can get in the way when she calls you out in class and asks you a question involving what she just taught. Over-all I'm glad I took her.
She gives A LOT OF of extra credits. Lectures are non-mandatory, but if you don't show up, you won't do well on exams because she stresses what to study for exams during lectures. Her lectures are very easy to understand. Sometimes, she goes off topic, but fun to listen. I've never skipped a class because she her lectures are so fun and useful.
Professor Shah is super nice. She does not care about attendance but in order to do good in this class you need to be present. She will tell you what is on the test. She gives reviews before Lab Practicals, which is VERY helpful. She cares about her students and encourages you not to give up. She will offer extra credit when she sees it necessary.
She is an amazing professor, but if you are looking for an easy A, look to another class. You will have to work and study to receive a good grade, but she makes every concept clear and is great at what she does. This class is more interesting with her, definitely recommend her.
Best teacher ever! I really loved her as a professor and as a person. She is hilarious and really cares for her students. She gives you everything you could possibly need to pass the class. Her powerpoints and reviews are detailed enough to help you get an A.
She is an amazing professor! You can tell she really cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She was always there to help when you needed help. She made sure we talked to our advisors and scheduled meetings with her to talk about our grades. Really caring and would 100 percent take again
If you don't study, don't expect to pass. She has a very strong accent, slightly hard to understand, but if you ask to repeat she will! She is super sweet and always willing to help. LOVED labs with her. Give FEW extra credit opportunities. I suggest take them, even if you don't think it is needed. She does provide reviews before test, study them!
She is the best professor I have ever had. I was hesitating with my major and she gave me a life changing advice that made me to change my major for the better. I had so many ways to get to my destination, but she showed me the right one. She is caring and inspirational. She always comes to class with a big smile on her face. Take her!!
Professor Shah is one of my favorite professors at Richland. She is beyond a teacher in class. She inspires and encourages her students to be the best of them. Shes aways ready to help you with anything. :)
Amazing professor! As long as you work hard, you will like the class.
Great to take if you are a medical student. Her first test was incredibly hard in my opinion. Overall I would take her again.
Her class was okay, I would suggest another professor. She does give hints in lectures, what will be in the lecture exam. She does have an accent, so if you are taking the class try to be in front. You have to study all the material, for anything can be in the exam. She does have an exam review, but they don't really help with the exam.
Easy course if you pay attention and stay focused throughout. Shes very nice and helps you with any issues you may be having. I will be taking her next semester for BIOL 1409. Highly recommend
I absolutely love this professor. She is so caring and understanding. She is very clear on the instructions and grading deadlines. Professor Shah also sends out reminder emails on when assignments are due and whats due for that week. She responds to emails quickly and if you have an issue, she is always willing to lend a helping hand!
She is a wonderful professor, she gives you an breakdown of what is due for the week. She does let you know that she does not offer extra credit and late assignments however, if anything comes up she is really understanding. I will take her again in a heartbeat.
Professor Shah is a very caring and amazing professor. You have to show up and work for it to pass the class, but if you work hard you will achieve an A. She gives you resources for everything, dedicates a day for review, has humor, and gives practice tests for lecture exams as well. I love Prof Shah she's a queen!
Lab Test are more difficult, Images are over highlighted or bad, no where in on material given. Respond-us but no web cam, HW and quizzes are easy. Quick to respond, lecture heavy, videos available. study study. Test are 50 question, 50 minutes. Final 70/70. No review, study objectives B-( Lecture and lab on sep. weeks labs question heavy.
She's a super nice and caring professor. Thanks to Dr. Shah, I learnt a lot about the new things and also the old concepts. You should charge your mind that Anatomy is always stressful just because it is how Anatomy is, but Dr.Shah will help make it easier and more understandable. Really recommended you guys to take her. I'll miss her a lot.
I took both classes A&P| and A&P || and she is the excellent professor. She is very caring for her students and it was fun class.For A&P | and || she is the best.
Dr. Shah is an incredible professor. She is very knowledgeable and does her best to ensure every student understands the material. She loves getting to know each student. The material itself is very abundant but Dr. Shah makes it feel manageable. If I could have her for every science class I would!!
online - 5 weeks pros: responds to emails really fast, open note exams (1 page but no time to read it during exam) cons: no lecture, teach yourself everything through textbook/slides, 1 minute per question on exams/final, no extra credit/extensions, the exam reviews don't correlate to the exam she seems nice, but the actual work is so boring! :(
Dr. Shah is simply the best, highly knowledgeable, and caring! She carries everyone along and answers questions clearly. Her lectures and labs are very interesting. I highly recommend her because I will take whatever she is offering. She is also a very fast grader and well organized. Her powerpoints are straightforward! Thank you Dr. Shah!
I'm going to keep this short take this teacher I took her for anatomy 1 and I've signed up for anatomy 2 that should tell you something. The class is lightwork and she's helpful, doesn't get better then this. She's the perfect teacher for anatomy.
The professor is very knowledgeable and cares about the students. She wants everyone to do well. Stay in track of assignments deadlines. She provides extra credit opportunity. She is also very understanding if life gets in the way. She makes biology interesting and you will learn as long as you participate.
Nothing against the professor but this class is HARD. Be prepared to read a lot. Watching the lectures doesn't help, mastering A&P material is not even close to the test material (found out the hard way), so be ready to devote all your time to reading the book. If you don't completely know and understand all the material you will fail the tests.
Professor Shah is a caring instructor who makes biology interesting. Attend class, do the work, and you'll do well. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for exam prep alongside the provided resources.
INET MM 3 wks- and I just want to say . I PASSED. PP slides are long but informative,easy homework, labs, only reason I made a C is because I test bad. Don't procrastinate, actually study- that's my problem I don't study. Take her class, don't take it for granted she's really nice & responsive. She cares about your success and I appreciate that
Lectures exams are easy, gives study guide for them and multiple hints on what's on test. Lab pract is easy too with the slides given, also gives us mock questions in person. Very easy grader for lab pract. Just make sure you stay on top of learning the material the lecture and lab pract can be like a week apart with different units. She's great
I'm sure she's a decent professor if you take her in person but do not take an 8 week online class for your own sake. She has lecture videos posted, but I'm pretty sure they're not hers. The "study guides" she posts are hardly a guide and the slides are way too long to try to decipher what will show up on exams. Only one extra credit opportunity.
She's okay in terms of organization. It felt as though her exams had nothing to do with the PowerPoints and objectives so you basically have to memorize the textbook. It's not impossible but I went through it for this grade. She also uses lockdown with webcam!
This is the hardest class I have ever taken in my life. Im talking 8 hours a day studying, passing the homework and assignments but cant get higher than a 65 on the exams.
Class Info
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Attendance Mandatory
59%
Textbook Required
32%
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