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89%
Textbook Required
56%
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Reviews (88)
Very hard material!! This class will take all of your time and is purely memorization. Teacher is very smart and helpful though
Dr. Lily is one of the best teachers I've ever had. This class is very hard but she's very knowledgable and helpful.
The topics learned are not very complex but there is a ton of material to memorize. If you want an A you must devote several hours to studying and start studying ahead of time!! I wouldnt take anatomy with any other teacher-she makes it understandable!
grrrreat teacher. very knowledgable, helpful, etc. can't get any better than her!
her class is diffucult but when you study and work hard it pays off. i like her lectures, she has a very charismatic voice and she is never boring!! and she also looks and sounds just like my mom...same accent and all. thought i'd add that lol.
lily is the best prof i've had at sonoma. she tells you everything you need to know in lecture and very helpful in lab. she's very approachable and always willing to help. lab was very easy, lecture a lot harder. just study A LOT and memorize for lec and go into lab a lot to study/memorize
good professor but class material is very hard. i believe it would be much easier if it were a year long class or didn't go so much into depth about topics. Overall, it will take a lot of your time to do well in this class.
Best teacher I've had at sonoma by far!!! Fun class. If you study you will do fine. Tests come directly from the lectures. She has a lot of interesting stories that keep the class interested!
LOTS of memorization (but if you took high school anatomy then that will help you). There are 10 tests and you can drop two. Tests are based completely off of lecture. Lab is very hard becuase it is at the JC so utilize your lab time as much as you can. She makes it very interesting and tries ver
Prof.Nosce is the best teacher at Sonoma, by far.She is clear and her lecture style is so easy to follow.I am not doing to well in the class, but it is not because of her.The class is very hard,and a lack of previous ana. experience doesn't help. Fun class..HARD tests. But an EXCELLENT Teacher!!
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SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER!!
Excellent.
Nosce was an awesome professor. She really knew her material. Previous background in Anatomy will be helpful. Hard class only because there is a lot of information to learn. Would recommend her any day. FAVORITE CLASS EVER!
Extremely hard class. But definatley possible to get an A. In my opinion the first test was the hardest and it gets easier from there. Open lab became my second home. I learned more from Jeff the TA in lab then from Nosce but if jeff wasnt there im sure she would have helped more
Nosce is amazing! Anatomy at 7:15 in the morning can sound really lame, but Nosce makes it so interesting! She's really funny and always has cool stories about medical things. If you're interested in the subject before hand, then you'll love it. If not, i advise not taking the class. It IS challenging, but it's well worth the effort.
Dr. Nosce makes a very difficult subject into a fun and interesting semester. If you interested in the body this is the class for you. Although having helpful TA's is a must.
If you can memories all the songs on your iPod, you can memories all the bones, muscles, articulations, origins, insertions, and actions. Dr. Nosce is honestly the best TEACHER i've ever had. We all know there are 100's of teachers who don't actually teach-but Lily Nose is DEFINITELY a TEACHER. She is kind of intimidating at first, but she rocks!!
She expects a lot, but in return she is very helpful and will reexplain things many times as long as you ask for help. She has good stories, but you must be able to write fast. Everything on the exams are from the notes, but you need the book for spelling. She makes it very possible to get an A, but it is up to you to work fo it.
She expects a lot, but in return she is very helpful and will reexplain things many times as long as you ask for help. She has good stories, but you must be able to write fast. Everything on the exams are from the notes, but you need the book for spelling. She makes it very possible to get an A, but it is up to you to work fo it.
Dr. Nosce is one the smartest and most respectable professors I have ever had. I loved going to class everyday because she made it interesting and lets you know from the start that you are going to have to study alot and put work into it. Her grading is basic, the more you put in the more you get out. I LOVE NOSCE.
You get out what you put in... great teacher!
Dr. Nosce is the best professor that I've ever had. It's a priveledge to be one of her students. She is an expert at what she is teaching. I only wished that she taught microbiology or physiology at solano. She's very understanding when you are ill and not able to attend class. You definitely will have to study a lot but it's all worth it. LOVE HER
oh please! you people make her sound like a god....she's a good teacher and all, but c'mon. she favors the TA's (who are USELESS by the way) and does not like the little conversations people try to have with her after class....she is cool but the TA's make lab suck because they have ego's the size of the Green Music center...
awesome class. hard but worthwhile.
the Hardest but the Best teacher I ever had. class was tough but I learned alot. She was very helpful and encouraging.
best class of my life
Dr. Nosce is a great teacher. This class is pretty easy as long as you study your ass off. Lecture tests are just define a word, she will give you a definition and you have to give the write word, and then 2 bonus questions at the end. No word bank, ALL FROM MEMORY! Lab is probably the best. you get to see cadavers. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!
She was an awesome teacher! She is very clear on what she expects from you and what to expect from her tests! If you fail, it is seriously your own fault, she gives you every opportunity to pass this class with an A!!! Make sure you ask her questions or a really good TA, some TA's dont know what they're talking about. Other than that, it was great!
avoid if possible...if you have a life and don't like to spend your ENTIRE weekend studying for tests than take her. i got a D- in her class and took the class at my JC and got an A. In the end, it's all the same but my A looks a lot better now on my transcript. Barf.
difficult class,but fun.Put in alot of time and effort and it will pay off in the end.The best class ever!!!!!
You get what you put in the class. It is not a class for the faint or the weak hearted. It is for the determined and the fighter.The class is awesome.Lots of work,but you get what you pay for.
Obv. subject is easier for some &harder for others. Go to open lab! Class is lots of memorization, but she's a GOOD TEACHER. No tricks. I mean, she's not there to hold your hand & give you an A, you have to work & put in time. Class is EARLY but just imagine when she's waking up, living in Sac, & working at 3 different colleges! Give her a break.
The class kept me on my toes. It was a hard yet a rewarding class. The teacher is approachable and extremely helpful. Treats everyone equally.
I am not going to sugar coat this but Bio 220 will be the hardest class you take. Dr. Nosce does her best to give you all the info you need and she makes it interesting. Be prepared to study very hard an do not fail. This class is extremely hard to get back into, so you get one shot.
People will tell you that anatomy is the 'hardest class ever' and im not going to lie, they are right. With Dr. Nosce, its actually interesting. She kept me interested at 7:15AM. Shes clear in what will be on the tests, just memorize the lectures word for word and if you need help, ask!
Nosce is a great teacher and super funny. You MUST go to every lecture or you'll miss key info. It's a super hard class but definitely do-able. TAs contribute a lot, so make sure you make friends with a good one!
You will shed blood,sweat and tears in this class, but every drop is WORTH it. Best class ever.
This will be one of the hardest classes you will take! You have to study your butt off. Flashcards work wonders. I had a stack about 10 inches tall by the end of the class. But Dr. Nosce is an amazing teacher! She is very funny and entertaining. She tells you exactly what she wants you to know. And she has extra credit on every test. I love Nosce!
Anatomy is the hardest class I have ever taken at SSU, but by far my favorite. If you aren't a dedicated student, do not take this class. But if you are, it is the most rewarding class ever! Lab time is hands-on and interesting. TA's are also very helpful for this class so make friends with them! Nosce is the best-qualified teacher for the course.
Professor was very difficult to understand, has a thick accent rarely goes by the text book soley on lecture notes which is hard to take notes when you dont understand her
The professor is very helpful and approachable. Topics are well presented, lectures are straight to the point and engaging.The best class ever!!
This what I have to say. The professor is top notched and I am fortunate to be in her class no matter how challenging it was. Lectures were clear and straight to the point. The best teacher I have ever encountered.
I was a former student and TA of Nosce and let me tell you that what she taught us allowed me to succeed in the health field. Her lectures were concise and easily understood.I served as her TA for several semesters and working with her has been so rewarding. I had the BEST mentor and the knowledge she gave me as a student is priceless.Thanks Nosce.
I was overwhelmed by the work load and course material,but Nosce made the class interesting.The lectures were organized and she clearly explained the most difficult topics and cited examples to further clarify the topic.She gives extra credit points in exams to boost the students grade. If you fail this class it is entirely your fault.GREAT CLASS!!
Great
Dr. Nosce is awesome. She has an accent which can be hard to understand. Bad class time (7:15-8:30AM). Extremely knowledgable, and helpful. Open labs are a must. In anatomy you have to stay up to date. As soon as you fall behind you get left behind. TAs are helpful but require questions. They get the hours with or without working. Low test drops
It was hard to be up so early in the morning,but lectures were clear and entertaining.Wish all my classes were as captivating as Nosce's.
Study hard. This class will be the most challenging yet the most rewarding class of you life. Nosce gives clear,straight to the point , insightful lectures. Go to class always, it is so interesting.Take the opportunity cuz you have the best teacher for this class.
I have no idea how she has such great ratings. She is not a good anatomy teacher, she is not helpful if you do not understand things, instead she brushes you off on her less than knowledgeable TA's. Waste of time, and don't expect to pass the first time unless it's pretty much your only class.
I was apprehensive about the class. I am a Bio major and anatomy is not a part of my curriculum.I had to take it for grad school and it was a subject worth taking. Nosce is helpful,knowleageable and has endless patience. She is always available when you need assistance and the TA's were a saving grace. Study well.You wont regret taking this class.
Nosce is very helpful and accomodating to student needs.Even with TAs around,she always makes herself available to us. When you are in this class, study well and come to class all the time.Dont miss out on anything. You are taught by one of the best professors in human anatomy. Thanks for your time and effort, Nosce
Take the advise of the majority of us who took Anatomy from Nosce.Study like your life depended on it.Take the opportunity to come to class all the time.Take pride from the fact that you are learning from one of the best professors around.Best class ever!!!
She's the best anatomy teacher. Her class is hard but you will learn. You have to able to take notes fast because she doesn't write anything down. She has the best stories and makes class interesting. Study study study.
Thanks Nosce. The sleepless nights studying and the long open labs kept me on my toes.I am now a much better student because of how I was trained to study for this class.I love the lectures even if they were held so early in the morning. She is dedicated to teaching students and very accomodating.Hope she can teach all Bio classes.
Nosce is NOT a great teacher, so I'm not sure why people say she is. If you are a DSS student steer clear, she goes out of her way to make things more challenging for DSS students and fails to comply to the mandated recommendations. I highly DO NOT RECOMMEND!
If you are not up to a good challenge and are weak in spirit this class is not for you. This teacher is tough but fair. Opportunities to excel in each test is given all you need to do as a student is to study well. There are open labs and review sessions. What more can one ask for? If you don't do well in this class, IT'S YOUR FAULT.
Hard class,but Nosce is very helpful and sees to it students understand the material.Provides assistance and guidance to students who are struggling like me. If she and the TAs were not patient with my limitations I don't know if I would have passed the class. Shes the best teacher and I highly recommend her.
I was a former student and Teaching Assistant for Human Anatomy and Nosce is the most dedicated professor I have ever seen.She goes out of her way to assist students in lab available to check student study notes,gives the best lectures at an ungodly hour of the morning and still keeps a good disposition till the end of the day.You're the best,Nosce
I was a DSS student and I was well accommodated in every test. I was given alot of time every exam especially during the lab quizzes. The class is hard but passing it is not impossible if you strive. I think those who rate this class and teacher poorly are those not doing well in class.Take the course,learn and enjoy the ride.
Honestly, this class is tough. It'll make you want to scream, cry, never want to wake up. But it is WORTH it. The knowledge I gained is crazy. Nosce is fair and just wants her students to succeed but you MUST do everything you can to work for your grade. Go to open lab and SI...that WILL be your life savers and you will thank yourself later.
I have learned more from Nosce than all my other professors combined.This is the only class I am willing to attend so early in the morning(7 am)cuz the lectures are captivating. Go to open labs and try not to miss class. The long nights studying is all worth it.
Dr. Nosce is one of the best professors I have had here at Sonoma State! Her lectures are very early, but her funny and interesting stories make it worth it. The books can be helpful as an extra resource, but are not necessary. If you put in the effort(studying 1 week in advance for exams and attend open lab)you can definitely earn an A!Great class
Nosce is an amazing professor. Having such an early lecture was horrible, but she always made it funny and interesting. She definitely knows what she is talking about. Very helpful. Definitely a hard class with a lot of material covered. STUDY!!!!!!!
For pre-nursing or kin, this class will eat the sh it out of you and probably take a lot of time out of you BUT as long as you ace all the lab tests you will be fine getting high Cs and low Bs on the lecture test to get an A. Don't be afraid and take your time in open lab. Honestly, its not even bad. If I did it, then you can do it.
Nosce was seriously one of the best teachers I've ever had. She's intimidating at first but really funny once she warms up to you. The most important thing to do for tests is study vocab. Loved this class and loved this teacher!
Anatomy is only hard because of the work load. There is a lot to know but Nosce's lectures are amazing. She is very detailed so don't skip the small stuff, it will be on the test. If you think you'll coast through this class, you are so mistaken. She'll make you work for a C, and if you want an A you better dedicate the better part of your life.
This was an amazing class with an amazing professor. I learned so much, even if it was the hardest class I have ever taken. Be prepared to spend your life doing Anatomy if you want an A in the class. Go to the tutoring center!! Reviews before the tests helped so much. You may as well buy 2,000+ flash cards now to have them when you need them.
Overall the course is one of the toughest ones I've taken. There is a lot of information that is covered throughout the semester. The lectures are hard to pay attention to because it's at 7:15 in the morning. I recommend going to open lab to pass the lab portion. Nosce is a very friendly and funny professor with many stories to tell. Good luck!
Overall this course was one of the hardest I have ever taken but my favorite yet! There is a lot of information that is covered throughout the semester and the lectures are 7:15 in the morning. I recommend going to open lab to pass the lab portion. Nosce is a very friendly and funny professor with many stories to tell also extremely helpful!
Nosce is amazing. Anatomy is the hardest class I've taken so far in my life but she is there for you and is willing to work with you. Plan to be studying 24/7!
Recoreded lectures if possible. They are great to listen to overtime. Lab later in the day. Spelling questions? Ask at the end. Cadavers. Use open lab as much as possible for a better understanding and memorization of the material. Dr. Nosce and her team will work with you.
Love this class so much despite it being the most difficult class i have ever taken. Lectures are informative and interesting that it kept me awake and alert at 7:15 a.m. Prof. Nosce is the best! The sleepless nights I spent studying for both lab and lecture proved to be both tough and rewarding. Thanks , professor for the gift of knowledge
This class was one of the few that I've actually had to study for. Don't buy the books, you will never use them at all. There's no assigned reading, everything is covered in lecture. Open lab was crucial to passing.
Dr. Nosce is an amazing professor. I've never had a professor who made me laugh as much as she did. However, the class itself is a lot of work. You're constantly studying and taking exams, but you get used to it. You learn so much and she helps you every step of the way.
She is amazing!! you really work for your grade. It's all about the tests. Her notes are everything and open lab is what will get you As on the lab tests. Use the TAs in lab they are very helpful. If you want As on the lecture tests then you have to be able to recite her notes. don't even look at the book. very hard class but it's amazing.
This is the best class ever. Work load is hectic but interesting. The lectures are purely amazing and informative. Be ready to sacrifice your social life for this class that is so worth taking. THOSE PEOPLE who have bad things to say about this professor are the LOSERS who can't tough it out. Take this class. You won't regret it.
OMG! Tough class but so interesting. Prof Nosce gives extra time per exam to DSS students like me. Do not be discouraged by those who prevent you from taking this class. These are the people who DO NOT have Brain Activity to handle this class. Her lectures are crystal clear and easy to follow if you listen. You want to learn ? Take her class!
Dr. Nosce is a phenomenal instructor. Yes, her class is hard, and yes you do need to put some real work into memorizing the material, but it is so worth it. She is such a nice and likable person, and I would definitely take one of her classes again. She is funny and her lectures are entertaining. Definitely take Nosce if you can, hands down.
one of my favorite classes. grade is based on 4 lecture and lab exams. plan to be studying 24/7 because there is a lot to memorize. lectures are at 7am but she makes them very interesting. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OPEN LAB. go to it whenever you can. and be ready to make hundreds of flash cards!!!
One of the best professors I ever had. her class in general is very hard, its a lot of memorization. But if you do well on the tests, you can get a good grade. Skipping lab and lecture won't help you. she knows her stuff and clearly describes it for you. Her grading system is purely based on points, so no test is worth more than the other.
This is the hardest class at ssu, and that I have ever taken. This class seems like its too hard, but the work and studying is actually doable. TIP: find a study system that works best for you. You are going to be studying a lot if you want do good. Its all memorization. The work you put in will show. Great teacher, extremely intelligent.
Dr. Nosce is an amazing professor. She gives students unlimited chances to succeed and shows extreme passion for anatomy. No one does a better job at making an early class worth it.
No matter what losers say, this professor is still the best, bar none. The ones who say the awful things are the ones failing the class because of lack of effort on their part. It is easy to lay blame on others for ones own failure. Take this class. Study hard. This instructor is the best of the best.
Contrary to what to the unsatisfied minority say, the majority of us passing this class find prof nosce's course riveting,awesome ,mind boggling and challenging. No other professor compares to her style of teaching. No spoon feeding of lecture here, no multiple choice exams, nothing easy in this class. Take her class and see why she's the BEST!!!
Who says she is awful? Students who have been failing the class from day 1. This professor gives all her students the chance to pass the class by giving us extra credit points per exam. Professor nosce's teaching style is top caliber. Her exams are not for the faint of heart. The tests will grill you to do your best. Excellent course and professor
She was AMAZING. At first I was overwhelmed by the amount of material, but she knows how to break it all down and make it INTERESTING. No its not easy, I spent a LOT of time studying, but this isn't high school it's college. She is such a fair grader and gives us the opportunity to earn extra credit on exams. Overall, one of the best professors.
I recommended my niece to take Dr. Nosces class at SSU and I found out that she retired quite a while back. So many of us who are now PTs ,MDs, nurses and PAs felt privileged to be under the tutelage of this professor. I am now a 2nd year resident in cardio thoracic medicine. Dr. Nosce inspired me to be one.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
56%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.17 avg changeRatings by Course
HUMANANATOMY
5.0
(1)ANATM220
5.0
(5)BIO006
5.0
(1)BIO004
5.0
(1)BIO220
4.8
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BIO01
5.0
BIOL120
5.0
ANATM220
4.4
HUMANANATOMY
4.0
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4.0