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She likes it when you go to class and gives a hint here and there about the exam questions (nothing major). Some of the questions in her part of the 2nd exam were really difficult (average was in the 60s), but overall she is not not a bad professor. Its just that Anatomy is a REALLY difficult subject, so be prepared to study a LOT!
Anatomy is a difficult subject, so prepare to study! It is possible to get the A but you really have to work for it. Dr. Brinn was a really great professor. She's helpful and compassionate. She truly cares about her students and always willing to help. 3 exams and weekly quizzes. Go to office hours! Specially when preparing for exam 2.
Dr.Brinn is super sweet. She and Dr. Eleazer teach the class together, however both have different teaching styles. Exam 2 is SUPER hard (avg was a 68). You must study a lot and take good notes. Don't memorize notes, you must understand them and ALL their concepts as some questions on the exams actually require you to think. BOOK highly recommended
Class consists of 4 exams, clicker questions, and 9 quizzes. Lowest quiz is dropped. Exams come straight from ppt and lecture, so you have to attend to take good notes. You need at LEAST one week of study time before each exam. You will fail otherwise. Tough class but doable. I received an A.
Dr. Brinn's portion of the lectures/exams were very straightforward. Study only what she says and what's on the PPTs. Record the lectures, I can't emphasize this enough. This is what got me an A. Easy B, but you have to put the work in for an A. My only complaint is that the clicker q's were heavily weighted. Nice lady.
I studied 5-7 days before lab exams and always received an A. Here's what worked for me: Google the anatomy models and you'll find a plethora of similar (if not same) models all labeled. For example, "Liver anatomy model." Use YouTube for muscle models. Seems like a lot at first but Google is a lifesaver. Use "Essential Skeleton 3" App for Exam 1.
I did not enjoy anatomy at all, with these professors and the way they managed this course. I-cliquers are heavily weighted and this professor will literally give you 5 questions on one lecture day. I finished with a 79%, a percentage that many professors will bump to an 80%, she said she would not bump it.
Best professor ever!!!!
Dr. Brinn is straightforward however, lectures were put up so late the day before class not allowing enough time to actually understand for the next day's questionsactivities (which are weighed heavily, btw.) The class itself (not regarding prof) is really difficult.
You should expect to watch an online lecture for about 45 mins each day, come to class and answer a couple (5-10) clicker questions and then do a group activity. Exams are hard and you need a lot of time to study. There is a 5 question quiz every week and the lowest score is dropped. The professor isn't very helpful, understanding or knowledgeable
Lecture recordings are online, they are long, but, they are everything you need in order to be successful in the class. Anatomy is NOT a subject that you leave 3 days before, so STUDY & you'll be fine! You must be on top of the videos, considering that the videos go hand in hand w the group activities and i-clickers (which are weighted heavily).
She really cares for her students and she wants them to learn. It is a lot of information 27 chapters but her way of teaching made the class fun and helped me learn better. The fact that she posts lectures online helps a lot and it shows that she knows what she is talking about. Mandatory for the Iclickers and the class activities for a good grade.
Taught by two professors. There is a lot of stuff to memorize the class is not easy. Professors are always willing to help. Prompt response. Really knows the students. STUDY!! In groups studying is best. Group activities and participation is graded. You have to go to class.
If you're a student who has several other obligations,this class is NOT for you. Her lectures are online but her tests are very hard(the average was a C on all of them!). The only thing that saved my grade was the participation in class so DON'T SKIP!! The class isn't difficult if you dedicate time to studying on your own cause she doesn't teach.
She is probably the worst teacher I've taken. She heavily weighs quizzes based on material she uploads at 10-11p.m the night before!Her tests are extremely difficult (8-10) chapters on each&she doesn't tell you areas to focus more on. She uploads her lectures online so you can practically teach yourself and barely goes over the material in class!
I don't want to say she's a bad teacher but she didn't make this class any less difficult. expects you to listen to her long lectures online on your own time outside of class, &be able to understand the concepts on your own. I think her teaching style would best fit grad students not someone who is just learning about anatomy (HELLO INTRO COURSE!!)
Worst teacher I've ever had in my life!!!! Don't take her !!!
I've gotten A's in all my science courses I've taken in college until now. Shes a horrible teacher , class average on each test was a 74 or below. Doesn't even lecture in class we have to do that on our own time.
Lectures are SUPPOSED to be listened to AND studied before class! Most students do NOT do that. Dr. Brinn is a great professor who cares for her students, and if you need help she will be there to help you understand. Study ahead of time and attend all of the lectures. Do that and you will get an easy A.
Honestly, if you're an individual who doesn't have hours to spend at home teaching yourself, then this class isn't for you. This is a "flipped" course, meaning she won't teach you in class, you have to watch her lectures at home which don't really help you for exams. Disappointed that this is the only professor they have teaching this class.
The killer for this class would have to be the monotone voice. It made it so difficult to be even remotely interested in what she was saying. When she explains the material in class, it is relatively clear but you need to know how to apply what she said-memorization will not help. She tries to help her students in any way she can.
Monotone voice, terrible at explaining things, and only knows what limited amount of information is involved in the scope of her class. If she doesn't now something she will give some bullcrap answer instead of saying "I don't know". Half of the information she taught was so superficial it was useless. Least knowledgable professor ever.
This Prof is nice but that about it
I wish FIU had other Prof teaching this course. I guarantee if they did no one would take it with this Professors or the other one but since you have no choice you just have to deal with it and that makes me so mad all this money we pay to the college you think they could hire somebody better or at least a few more to teach the course.
Anatomy... One of the toughest courses out there. You MUST dedicate time to study for this class. In the beginning of the semester I struggled, but the best way to study for this class is to take notes from the recordings they assign (Watch ALL of them) and make flashcards off of them using an app called Brainscape. Review them as often as you can!
Lectures are online. She is always willing to help. Study the online lectures before the exam. Exam questions come straight from the lectures. Definitely take the class along with the lab, it helps. 4 exams and 1 final. Lots of clicker questions and extra class activities for points and extra credit.
Anatomy lab was very difficult. I recommend to study in group setting and search up videos specially for Lab exam 2, muscles. Try finding blank pictures of models on google and put it in a sheet protector to practice writing out the terms. Spelling counts! Only 3 exams, first one was the hardest. STUDY STUDY STUDY. this class is no joke.
Dr. Brinn is an amazing Prof!! Anatomy is not an easy class, but if you study all her lectures and take notes before class, you will do great. There's iclicker qs, class activities, weekly quizzes, 4 exams and a final exam. If you slack off of course you'll get the grade you deserve. Study a lot and you'll be good. Dr. Brinn is a great person!!
Lab is not bad. You just have to memorize the names (spelling counts) of the body parts. If you study by writing out the words & seeing their locations you'll be good!! If you don't study, then you won't pass. I enjoyed the Lab more than the lecture. Please Know the material & you'll get the grade you want!! Dr. Brinn is fair in grading!!
Anatomy is a super hard class that requires time to study! I said, requires time to study!! If you do your part, you'll get a A. Dr. Brinn is awesome. She is there for you & will help you if you're doing your work!! She has a heart that most professor just don't have anymore. She cares that you pass her class!! Lectures are online & must been seen!
I learned so much in this class. I think anyone going into the health field should take this course. This is a lot of information covered, but it is totally doable!! If you put in the time, you will get a good grade! Study the online lectures & rewatch the videos as needed. Dr. Brinn there for her students & helps her students! She is very just!!
One of my fave classes @ FIU! The 3 things I recommend are 1) watch the lecture videos before class & pause them after every slide & break-down the material before moving on -draw/label, take notes, re-word, etc, 2) join a group of non-friends & participate in activities - if you did #1, then this part'll be really fun, 3) ask questions & have fun!
She does not know how to teach. I feel disappointed really.;. I get all of Dr. E's questions correct and then Brinn does not know how to explain. I feel sad. She should re-record her videos. Dr. Brinn I know you make the effort, but material needs to be teached correctly:( just came out of the exam and i am pretty sad with Dr. Brinn's section.
Absolutely hate how she words her exams. It's all confusing and frustrating. Struggling to keep up with this class along with others
Most difficult science class yet. Takes up most of my schedule. Really hard to understand the audio recordings, being a visual learner. Self-teaching class. Class activities don't co-relate to exams.
Great class if you want to learn. Both are very knowledgeable professors & creative in their teaching methods. It is apparent that they want their students to learn (not just pass) and find effective ways for students to do so. They have clearly spent a lot of time on lecture videos and class activities. Not a difficult class if you study properly.
1) Book is not needed-all anatomy models can be found online, and online lectures constitute the exams 2) GROUP ACTIVITIES AND CLICKERS EVERY CLASS (try to get "smart people" in group) 3) Speed up Dr. Brinn's lectures, they can be a bit slow 4) You don't study, you will fail-guaranteed. 5) Ask constant questions in lab; never assume! 6) Don't quit!
Take pictures of lab models or record yourself or other students naming the structures. Watch videos on youtube from other instructors/ explanations. Spelling counts!! Bonuses always come from the Term List. Totally possible to pass an get an A. :)
Class is based on her lectures which are on youtube. You have to watch them before class or else you will be completely lost during the activity. Speed up Brinn's lectures because they are a little slow. Clicker questions are your life!! You miss one class and your grade will go down! Lab is overall easy, the lab exams get easier.
Every time you ask her a question for something you don't understand. She will respond with a question that you will probably don't know the answer to. She not clear in her lectures, and a bit uninteresting, you'll be falling asleep or postponing watching her lectures. She needs to be a bit more enthusiastic teaching. Its not a hard class to pass.
1. select a group with people who have the same goal as you. Pick a day before the exam and study together. 2. Watch lectures before class, then watch it again 3-4 days before exam AND take good notes. Arrive 1-2 hrs early and review those notes with group. 3. Make sure you have some free time. A lot of work. Exams are easy, but Final is not.
Dr. Brinn is one of those professors that you have to give a chance. Students automatically dislike her but honestly she's so sweet and I'm gonna miss her!! She helped me understand concepts better in lab for example and I passed with an A. Anatomy isn't easy, but for me, she made it so interesting and she truly is one of a kind!!
Brinn was my favorite over the other professor honestly anyone who doesn't like her, that's all on you
loved anatomy and loved this professor! This is the one class that was worth the money and Brinn is the best
Lab is WAY easier than lecture. Don't get me wrong it's not easy if you don't study though... I studied really hard to pass with an A but Brinn made that possible by always coming to my group and helping us out when we got confused with some of the tiny structures on the models but overall I had her for all of my labs and loved lab with her
Dr. Brinn and Dr. E are amazing! To pass this course make sure you watch the recorded lectures on YouTube before class because during class you will have in group activities. I would write down everything they said and then read it over and over. Some students found that listening to lectures on the way to class helped them too.
Buy the e-book. Listen to lectures before class, read book to clear doubts. If you do well in class activities and I clickers, you will do well in exams. LISTEN TO LECTURES AFTER EACH CLASS. DONT MISS CLASS. A simple final test. An A is very doable. IF YOU DO THE WORK PROPERLY U'LL PASS WITH AN A.
Despite what some of the comments say, getting an A is VERY doable. A large portion of your grade will consist of daily clickers, daily group activities, and weekly online quizzes while the other portion consists of the four exams and a cumulative final that only tests retention. Watch the online lectures and get into a motivated anatomy group.
Spelling counts, and 2 bonus q's on every exam. There is a total of around 250-300 terms to "know", however there are only 54 questions on the exam. VERY DOABLE if you study. I found the lab much easier than lecture. You have to come prepared to lab and know where most terms are. It would be much better if they did preliminary videos showing them
The class itself is not easy. There are lectures you need to watch before going to class, otherwise you'll be lost. Do yourself a favor and when you have Brinn's lectures put it on 1.5X or so because she speaks really really slow. Brinn and Eleazer both want you to learn, even though as students we want to pass. I recommend them, but STUDY lots!
The class itself is not easy. There are lectures you need to watch before going to class, otherwise you'll be lost. Do yourself a favor and when you have Brinn's lectures put it on 1.5X or so because she speaks really really slow. Brinn and Eleazer both want you to learn, even though as students we want to pass. I recommend them, STUDY lots! xo.
In lab Brinn makes you work harder if you don't know where something is. I mean, when I asked was usually because I didn't know where it was so I just wanted an answer; Brinn starts testing you there and then. However, she is helpful overall. Go prepared and learn the terms well. Two letters off and you don't get any credit so SPELLING is imp! xo.
Over all pretty good professor. Sometimes was a bit confusing or un clear in class. Speaks very slow in online videos that every one has to watch. Some videos range from 15 min to even 40 min. Her speaking that slow does not help. Come to class don't skip, participation grade is the biggest. Quiz every friday, 5 questions. Drops 3 lowest quizzes.
Tips for the lab: I googled the items on task sheets before class and found labeled images. I used a free app called Aviary to draw on with white ("erasing" labeled terms) and then printed them out and try to identify the terms myself without help. So when I got to the lab I already had a general idea where to look. Only 3 exams.
Dr Brinn and Dr. Eleazer are the most wonderful professors for this course. Anatomy is a tough subject; however, they made this course manageable and very organized; they are so nice! You can expect to work for your grade. You will succeed in this class if you watch their videos religiously and become a proactive member of your in-class group.
Dr. Brinn and Dr. Eliezer are the best anatomy instructors I had the pleasure to learn from. Their passion for the subject is phenomenal and contagious. Study in groups but also do your own work and you'll achieve the grade you want. It's not a free A, so earn your grades.
Brinn and Eleazer teach ZOO3731 together and both have different teaching methods. I prefer Eleazer because she is clear and to the point. Brinn will bounce from one sentence to the next not expressing ideas effectively. Eleazer is more helpful during lab/lecture. Brinn can become monotone and ambiguous during lectures.
This class killed any interest I had in learning anatomy. Class time is spent on group activities (no notes allowed), so you have to watch &memorize the lectures online before class. Videos are 3-4 parts and 30 min each. The exams don't cover much from the videos or activities either. Good luck passing if you don't have the textbook.
Professor Brinn is very knowledgeable in anatomy but her monotone voice drives me insane. Her videos need to get recorded again asap because they are so slow and she jumps around everywhere and won't even elaborate too much so the entire video is literally just straight reading off the powerpoint.
Study the lab stations one at a time. Do write the words 3 times each. Don't be frightened to ask Dr. Brinn for pointers. She's extremely helpful. This class will make you work for the grade!
Lectures are not clear. Her tests are hard because she does not go in depth but her test is in depth. She collects classwork but grades on if you attempted it. For lab, get group members and each do one section and share with the others. Look at all models, she is tricky when tagging them.
Monotone. Her online lectures are not clear AT ALL. You must use those lectures and the text book to get you through the exams. Pay attention in class, because if you miss, you're screwed. In class assignments are helpful on exam. She has clicker questions and quizzes every week. Come prepared for class or you'll fall behind.
I'm close to graduating and all I have to say is that this was the best class I have ever taken at FIU, period. Both Professor Brinn and Eleazer are absolutely wonderful. Everyone in my program still sings praises of this class. Honestly, take of advantage and go to each lecture.
Flipped class, don't fall behind on/not watch lecture videos. Take THOROUGH notes. ASK QUESTIONS, even "dumb" ones bc. she can be unclear. Groups for in-class activities, WORK/STUDY WITH YOUR GROUP (choose group members wisely). Every chapter I made in-depth flashcards, studied w/group until exam; REVIEW bc. exams have 5 review q's. & cum. final.
Lab can be easy with some effort. Terminology lists for each lab section are provided, review ahead of time. Take the time at each lab station to find each term or structure frm every angle. Have group members ask you what each structure is by pointing to it. For exams, she tags the structures, never be afraid to ask exactly what she's pointing to.
I have not 1 good thing to say about Brinn. She DOES NOT teach ( hates when students say this, but it's TRUE). Basically sit at home watch 2 hours of her talking over a powerpoint on youtube come into class to do a worksheet that you wont see again(NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE PICS OF IT). SO disappointed in FIU for allowing her to teach this course.
Lecture and lab are run by her. Meh layout for both. Only anatomy teacher here which is a pity you don't have much of a choice. I feel she makes new teaching/learning methods along the way- but she just doesn't execute them well. Can't take pics or vids, group work heavy, have to self study in both lecture and lab. Disappointing of FIU I agree.
enjoyed the class. definitely different from other classes i've taken in terms of format, but really works for this class. handouts in class are tough and usually require outside research, can't really take notes or pictures of them. Lecture and lab go together, material reinforced in each. make good group, great to study in groups. watch lectures
Best professor. As long as you put a 30 min effort everyday you will get A. The lectures and test are very clear.
Good teacher, the class is not hard if you pay attention and watch the lectures ahead of time.
This is the first time I have ever commented, I am a straight A student with a superb GPA. Trust me when I say this class has ruined my life. Yes professor Brinn is a great person, very kind and sweet but her exams have really been difficult. There are 4 exams plus a final. All her Exams are comulative so study as you go. Organization is key
I felt that this class was extremely straight forward. At first, I thought that the daily group assignments would be a waste of time, but it turned out to be reinforcement. I would watch the videos the night before, as well as, take notes on the powerpoint slides. Also, I studied the day before the exams and did well. I received an A in the class.
Subject: not too difficult, but it's a lot of info-you MUST watch lectures and make detailed notes before class. Brinn contradicts herself often, doesn't explain things clearly, and sometimes outright gives inaccurate info. Likes to put some tricky, unfair questions in exams. Has an attitude when some students ask her questions. iClickers count!
I would rate her as an average professor. I was ready to drop her class. This class was literally torture for me. I did not pass with the grade I expected. I felt like I knew everything and after the exam, I felt very disappointed. Tips: watch all the lectures, study in groups, do not fall behind, attend class and just give it your all.
We all need to sign a petition and get Dr. Brinn back in the hospital where she belongs and out of the class rooms. This class was a complete disaster! I had NO CLUE as to what was going on. I relied on glancing at other students exams while pretending to stretch. The lab was ok but be careful because she likes to use different models on the exams.
This was a difficult class. The material itself was not hard to understand, but there is ALOT of information to study outside of class. You must watch and understand the (long) lectures before going to class to do well. The exams are difficult, but it's doable to get an "A" on them if you study the lectures a week prior. VERY time consuming.
Dr. Brinn teaches the class "flipped". First day of class, make sure you find a great group of students to be by because the six of you will need each other to make it. Come prepared. Watch the videos before each class. iClickers are crucial! Every point counts. She says she doesn't curve at the end, but she lion. Trust me, I got a B ;-)
Very well organized lab. Make sure you understand your table's material before class. SPELLING is CRUCIAL. She will try to trick you by using different models from that which you studied. Don't be afraid to ask her about everything in the table. She DOES REVIEWS before midterm and final. Doing well in the lab helped with lecture. The A is possible
I ton her for bothere lect and lab , and it was challenging! I didn't use the book at all because she post her lectures on YouTube. Make sure you print out the power points & listen to the lectures everyday. Test are fair but could be tricky. iclickers points are given, so you can't skip class. Quizzes every week. Lab was the hardest, but doable
Things I found helpful: 1. Dr. Brinn speaks slow, put videos at x1.5 the speed, it makes them more bearable without hindering understanding. Dr. Courtney's videos are good at normal speed. 2. Take good notes while watching the videos and make flashcards for review later, do not stare at notes blankly. She is very approachable, go to office hours.
This class should be 4 credits because it is so time consuming. If you fall behind for any reason, it's tough to get back on track so try hard to stay on track with the videos. She does not teach at ALL (same for lab). You have no other option since she's the only one so make sure to attend every class for participation pts, it'll save your grade
Firstly, if you are going into the healthcare industry, you WILL work your butt off. This class definitely prepares you for that. Secondly, watch ALL of her lectures, take notes, and find a good study group. For her exams, DO NOT MEMORIZE and think how everything relates to one another. The A in both lab and lecture is doable.
The class is not too difficult, exams are. The lab is the worst, please do not misspell anything or you are lost! Work really hard and take it as an online class because you will teach yourself watching her posted videos and you will be fine. Professor knows her stuff well though.
This class is not hard its just very time consuming. DO NOT fall behind on the online videos, watch them daily and make sure to write detailed notes so you don't have to go back when its time to study for the exams. Take this class seriously and you will be just fine, and go to her office hours she is very kind and really wants to help.
she does not actually teach in class, she gives you her lectures online and you need to know the lecture before each class. you teach yourself for lecture and lab. very monotone, just speed up her videos. don't fall behind bc it will be difficult to catch up. the class is VERY time consuming, it's best to take it during summer.
FIU is trying to implicate their style of how they want you to learn. Lectures are set up on online videos, and you have to work on worksheets during class using the online lecture. You are not allowed to go over your notes. Unfortunately this style of learning isn't effective for every students. You also have to teach your group for lab.
This class is time consuming better to take it in summer. She's inconsiderate. Her lectures are online & she's doesn't even know what she is talking about in the videos. Her test are EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, I studied a lot & ended up being disappointed everytime wth my test grade. I learned a lot but she is unfair with grading. Go back to the hospital
The average in the class was a C! Prepare yourself! Take he course with Fernidad! Is an incredibly dense course! I took it in the spring and only 10 inidividuals got As. I lockers are a huge component of the class so make sure you are in a reliable group. She does not curve even if exam averages are low so prepare. Lab is equally difficult.
The course is really intense and is geared towards nursing majors and pre-OT students. She told us that we had to go to another course if you were pre medical or pre dental but I couldn't change my schedule. I learned a lot but not from her. Every thing you learn is on videos and you have to dedicate your life to it. Hardest class I've ever taken
She's not a great teacher; all her lectures on videos on youtube reading from powerpoints. Anyone can teach that class since during lecture all you do is group work. She might as well make this entire course online & allow people to pick their groups online like past online classes, except those were more helpful. WATCH LOTS OF VIDEO!
Lots of information to learn and memorize. Her video lectures are terrible. Lectures by Eleazer are much better explained and organized. Cumulative exams with 5 questions from previous exams. Gives couple questions as extra credit.
Anyone who takes this class is going into the medical field & they should expect worse and heavier coursework then so stop complaining. The class is flipped & you work in groups of students every class. You must watch the videos before class. This class is not hard, you just have to work for it just like everything else in life. Ignore the lazies.
This Is by far the worst class Ive taken,shes not a good professor and does not care about her students. She is even worse when you try talking to her 1 on 1 during office hours,dont waste your time trying. You never know if youll be tested on the correct material from the book, or her incorrect information from her lecture videos, DO NOT TAKE!
this has been one of the worst classes i have ever taken and it is all because of the professor. she is the only one that teaches this class. she does not care for the students. she tests us on things she says she doesn't want us to know. even if everyone gets the same question wrong she will not give credit. this class you teach yourself.
I observe the level of my class peers are no prepared and the course is required to learn and not memorized if you are lazy do not arrive in time you will not pass. If you think you are learning in deepth the anatomy you dont know what are you up front in the excellent medical school
This class requires you to spend hours reviewing the lecture videos she made 3 years ago. Arrive to class and you will have to do group activities of things she said she would "go over" in lecture. She does not teach. It is doable but requires ALOT of time. Exams have some questions that she never went over so you have to go over some chapt in book
very easy class and fun to take. don't look at the negative comments because those people didn't do well and they did not put in 30 minutes everyday. easy A. very helpful teacher in and out of class and answers all your questions. take this class if you can.
Class is doable but this professor is not good. She does not know half of the things she says. Her videos are from years ago and she puts questions on exams that were not reviewed. She gets paid to stare at the class during lecture AND lab. In terms of content, Anatomy is doable; you just have to put in a lot of time to actually learn the material.
Lectures are online for every chapter- make sure to watch them ALL before. Study like there's no tomorrow, inside and out, the topics because her wording for the questions on the exams are more on interpretation and understanding than specific and straightforward. Study study study!!! And she has a lot of office hours, use them.
The true of the matter is that is class is not easy. You have to study a lot on your own time to understand these anatomical concepts fully; the professor has videos online that instruct, but you have to do your part as a student. It was a very hard class, I really don't reccommend anyone who is taking more than 5 classes to take this class.
really easy class to get A. super fun. best teacher ever
This teacher is absolutely horrible. If you have the chance to take at another school, I strongly recommend you do so. She does not teach, point blank period. There is ZERO effort from her end. She grades very harshly on the class work, which she expects you to know every answer to from memory from watching powerpoints another teacher made 3y ago
As I am now a nursing student and am required to take an Advanced A&P course, I am so happy to say I took Dr. Brinn because she provided me with a solid foundation. This course really will prepare you for what's to come, especially if you are looking to be a Health Professional. Work hard & put in the effort, I assure the class will be worth it!
This professor is super sarcastic. Ask a question and she'll assume it is a criticism of her and explain why you should already know the answer. She is also a lousy instructor. There is lots of group work and grading. That's great if you are a bad student, but lousy if you are a good one. I ended up learning most of the material on my own.
Make sure to watch all the lecture videos, after you watch one, watch it again but take notes. Be prepared for every single class so you can have knowledge in order to complete the worksheet and answer the iclickers correctly. This class is time consuming but its incredibly helpful if you put in the time and work, especially for pre nursing student
Dr. Brinn is the type of professor that hates to teach. Her videos(which are basically mandatory in order to pass) are long and monotonous - seriously, 50 minute videos for one chapter? Very group-heavy work with in-class activities and iclickers. If you don't attend class EVERY DAY you wont pass. She makes this material 100x harder than needed.
Now I understand why so many kids go to dade to take this class. Before every class you are required to watch a lecture video from 2 years ago, the videos range from 30 mins to 1 hour but will take you a couple hours to go through and write notes. In class she gives you a worksheet to work on with a group, does not teach AT ALL (same thing for lab)
I got an A in both lecture and lab but it took a lot of work. Dr. Brinn is a nice lady but at times its frustrating because teaching anatomy is really not her calling, but this class isnt too bad. Try not to take other classes that are hard when taking this one, as the online videos you have to watch are really time consuming. Lab was cake.
Failed this class originally and I hated her. Failing changed my life and made me a much better student. While she could do a better job, your work ethic and drive to succeed will ultimately determine your grade in this class. Lecture videos are beyond dull and will take hours because you should be taking DETAILED notes as you watch them.
If you are not ready to put in 110% effort, do NOT take this class. It is extremely difficult and time consuming. Videos are long (put them on faster speed) but you have to be ready before class. Interesting topic and she answers all emails.
Lisa Brinn is heavily misunderstood. What I highly recommend is OFFICE HRS! you will learn she can teach and means well. Take this class in caution - HEAVY material but all tests have the information in those long ass videos and powerpoints. The class requires a lot of time that may seem unrealistic but it is doable at the end. Participation life
The only way to pass her class is to study incredibly well. Study everything she gives you, from the video lectures to the class activities and even the in class clicker questions. Also, her exams sometimes include questions from the lab even though your studying for lecture. Just be prepared to study. In class activities and quizzes are easy.
Not the best teacher, doesn't seem suited for it, but she's all you have. You have to watch the videos and absorb everything from them and get a good group from the get go. Personally fond of anatomy, but the way it's taught here is so.. disappointing. She's a nice lady when you talk to her one on one though
Course is blended w/ videos online and we met 3x a week. Watch EVERY video at LEAST once slowly with detailed notes. Review with a classmate and be prepared for clicker questions in class. Keep track of the class schedule and you'll do fine. Professor Brinn set up the lecture and lab very well for her students to learn anatomy!! Grading is fair!
I am currently at the very start of my DPT program here at FIU. I took this lecture in Spring of 2017. The class requires a lot from your time. Be sure to listen and note lectures before class. I am better prepared for grad school as a result of the rigor of this course. Professor Brinn rewards hard work and diligence. Show up!
You NEED to watch videos and take notes. THIS CLASS IS FLIPPED. Each class is like a test of your knowledge and applying what you know via group activities and clicker questions. Pick a good group. Stay on top of watching your videos. Ask her and the LAs for help whenever you needed. Go to her office hours, look at your tests. Study in groups!
Challenging but fair! The flipped nature of the course works to the subjects benefit, as you will be applying what you learn from the videos in class along with IClickers. Dont just try to memorize, try to understand how everything relates and study with a reliable group. LA's as well as office hours are excellent resources, so make the most of it!
At first I didn't like the flipped class, but later in the semester I noticed that I remembered more out of that class that any of my other classes. You have to be prepared to work for that A, but at the end of the semester it feels like it was worth it. The professor truly cares for the students, but you have to be willing to do the work.
The way that this class is set up (flip-class)is simply great! The professor explains everything very clearly in all the videos. In class you are able to put into practice and have interactive assigmnts w classmts. If you study before coming to class, it will be fun and interesting. Your grade is weighted on your overall work, no only on tests
I took this class during Summer. Eventhough the material can be dense, the video lectures are straightforward and professor is of great help. According to my study methods, I decide to make up questions on the material as I studied it. Listening to videos as if they are a real lecture is very important for the class activities. Attendance a must.
She's a real professor with realistic expectations. Shes very well rounded and very knowledgeable about the subject matter. Her lectures ( which are weekly videos) are well explained and thorough if you spend time going through them you WILL understand them. - next review
Dr. brin makes herself available to students almost always, even when her schedule and her personal life is in high demand she makes time to meet with students to help them out with any problems or questions they might have. She's not here to hold your hand and baby you through the course like the rest of the professors at FIU. - next review
Most of the bad comments like "Shes mean" or "she's hard" for Dr. Brinn are coming from the lazy students. You can't "cheat", "Google or "just get by" in this course. In my opinion, Dr. Brinn would the prime example of what the majority of the professors would be like upon entering any medical program at any major university. - review part 1
Honestly this is the best class I have taken at FIU. This class is hard if you don't do your work. This type of learning has taught me a lot, like staying on top of my work and doing it on my own. she will answer all your questions until you understand. take Dr. Brinn if you can. it will teach you to be a better student, effective and efficient.
Dr. Brinn does not teach in her lecture and only passes out worksheets which you do not find out the answers until AFTER the exam which is pointless. When you are done with the worksheet she does NOT go over the material. She has lecture videos that you study at home but even in the video she will say "do your research" you HAVE to teach yourself.
SO, Brinn is definitely MISUNDERSTOOD. Her videos, which you NEED to watch definitely need to be updated/corrected. BUT, she is SUPER ACCESSIBLE outside of class, meaning if you have questions or concerns, you can talk to her. Those who say she's terrible, have never taken the time to speak to the prof. the class Is though, but definitely doable.
This class is reverse classroom so video lectures are posted online. Class time is for activities. The videos are organized good but the explanations are poor and there tends to be misinformation. The bad videos make this class artificially difficult. Class activities are usually not based on what was lectured and you don't get feedback.
Prof. Brinn is a great professor. The class consists of iclickers, online quizzes and videos. Everything that is taught in class and online is on the test. She is very fair.
Brinn is actually a great professor. Yes you have to STUDY, it isn't a easy course in itself and I believe students are blaming the difficulty of the course on her. Her videos are straight forward and you should review the notes before class in order to understand the material for the class activities. An A is attainable but you gotta put in work.
Most people disliked her teaching methods, but if you reviewed the videos a took good notes you're 100% likely to pass this class. I failed the first 3 exams and passed the last two and end with an B in the class. Brinn is there to help you in office hours always and will explain something to you in you ask.
She is a college professor teaching an upper division class. Is her teaching methodology great for everyone? No. Does she spoon feed you material? No. But, if you show effort, she will consider it. If you go to her office hours she will help you. Watch the videos, take notes, ask questions and youll be FINE. She wants you to learn, not memorize.
I personally found this professor very challenging. Her questions can be very critical thinking on an exam of 7 chapters woth 40 questions. Shes difficult so be ready to work. Her lectures are all online then you do some useless worksheets in class.
Honestly professor Brinn teaches mostly upper division courses and because of that the material will never be easy. However, she makes attendance and participation help your grade big time. Exams individually aren't worth much but they add up all together. Her final is always super easy. Overall i recommend her if you are trying to learn material.
I have taken extremely detailed notes, so detailed in fact, I have found anywhere between 2-4 significant errors in Brinns verbiage. When I confronted her about these errors she made, she brushed me off and just said, oh ok. Precisely those same concepts come out on the exam and she marks them wrong. I had to prove her wrong by bringing the book.
put in the work and you'll get results
I loved Anatomy with Dr Brinn! Seeing online lectures before going to class is a great way to learn for long term because the next day you're able to discuss it among your peers & retain the info. Dr Brinn is always available if you have questions. An A is do-able but you have to put in the work and take good notes. 100% recommend taking Dr. Brinn
I took this course in the summer. Professor Brinn is very helpful and has office hours to ask questions and review tests. Her class is based off group activities and clicker questions. Tests are difficult but if you study, you'll do well. Definitely learned a lot from her but didn't enjoy her teaching style. Lectures are online-videos and are long.
Lab was very difficult, consists of pre/post quizzes. Midterm and final exams were around 52 questions; Need to spell the word correctly for exams and quizzes or else it is marked as incorrect. Definitely need to study but I found this class to be fun! Few extra credit opportunities available for the exams. STUDY!
Do you want to pay thousands of dollars for a class where the teacher sits in the corner on her laptop while student struggle to "work together" to complete worksheets with NO notes/books/phones with the help of LAs who don't even know the answers?!? Well phys is the class for you! Go into debt while going crazy trying to teach yourself.
In class the Prof does NOT teach. She sits on her laptop and hands out a worksheet that must be completed as a group in class with no notes or anything and if she sees a phone she'll give everyone a 0. She does NOT teach she expects you to read and learn everything yourself outside of class time. do not recommend. Take This class elsewhere!!
DONT TAKE HER. She doesn't teach and her exams are worse than she is. She is the most unprofessional woman I've ever met in my life. She just hands out worksheets and makes you complete them in class with no help, and then she has the audacity to walk around the class and even into the bathroom to catch students using their phones. Unbelievable.
I was so excited to take Anatomy until I realized how bad this professor is. There is no teaching at ALL. You go to class just to work on a group worksheet where you can't use any of your notes or take any notes. What kind of class is that? A TOTAL waste of time just to teach yourself.10/10 would NOT recommend her. Please spare your time and money.
There is a lot of preparation outside of class (Watching videos and taking notes). You cannot use notes in class which encourages you to study beforehand. This was helpful for me as I was able to retain the information better. She is an amazing professor. Super nice one on one. My only complaint is that she doesn't reply to emails very fast.
She believes in a method called "flipped classroom". It is set up for the lectures to be done at home and the homework in class. It meant watching outdated videos she had made in the past at home. During class, we did a group worksheet with no access to notes while she sat around. A few clickers and minimal explanations for them.
WORST PROFESSOR EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Brinn is a very good professor. You definitely have to work for your grade in this class but as long as you make it your priority you can do good. Watching the lecture videos and taking notes is essential to prepare before class. She gets a lot of negative reviews because her class has a lot material and people don't keep up. Highly recommend.
Honestly, she's a great professor. A lot of students do not like her, but it's simply because they're lazy. Nothing more, nothing less. Her exams are CAKE if you study. Come to class for participation and watch lecture videos prior. Very helpful and caring 1 on 1! I highly recommend her.
is funny how people comment that she is a good professor while they put a 4 in the level of difficulty, to be honest, I always wondered why some professors make things so difficult you guys get paid more to make our lives harder, remember we are just people trying to graduate most of this classes have nothing to do with our careers think about it.
Professor Brinn is overall very understanding. I had her at the beginning of the semester and then transitioned to online due to the coronavirus. She's very understanding and anyone that says otherwise is mad they couldn't just get handed the easy A. STUDY & you'll do well. Lab is pure memorization. Not bad at all.
Study and you will do fine. Watch the videos, read the book, and keep up with online quizzes. Exams are from the videos and the worksheets. Same with lab. She is straightforward. Most of the bad reviews are those who aren't doing well and are lazy. Like Brinn says, the one who does the work, does the learning. Put in the work and you will do fine.
Dr. Brinn is an amazing professor, I wish every professor was like her. I learnt a lot in her class, she is exceptionally organized and fair. Switched easily to online class. You have to read definitely and be prepared for every class, but isn't it the way it supposed to be?))
Took her way back in Fall '16. Lol, I feel old. Still was a very challenging class. However, her teaching method is efficient. I'm currently in PA school and I can vividly remember Dr. Brinn's lectures on the various anatomical systems. Heed my advice. She's tough, but if you aspire to enter into the medical field, she will definitely PREPARE you.
I honestly was so excited to take this class, and to everyone calling us lazy for not liking her method of teaching, that's some bull, I don't pay thousands of dollars to watch videos that I quote " She hasn't even watched." Then telling us that not only she expect us to watch them, but also expect us to know beyond the knowledge provided in them.
Worst professor Ive had in my entire life. Lazy, doesnt reply to emails and not understanding. Doesnt teach and expect you to go extra miles on your own. More focused on students not cheating than in us learning. Willing to fail a whole class if necessary. Very mean and rude at times. HORRIBLE
The amount of toxic people in this class will make a snowball effect & Brinn will get bad reviews due to this. She gives u the video lecture, textbook, and lab synchronized to get an A in the class. She expects u to do the work, end of story. Students want to cheat in order to get in their program of choice. Show up to office hours, care, & learn.
I've taken anatomy before at another university (transfer issues). Anatomy is difficult no matter where you take it. My class blames the teacher, but she's doing the best she can to prepare us for healthcare work. You must watch her lecture videos. About 1-1.5 hrs per chapter. Take notes, study them. Don't cheat (she can tell), you'll do fine
If you do the work you will learn . It is not impossible like some people try to say. You wont get a good grade if you just want to cheat your life through
My negative comment isn't about how hard the class is because at the end of the day, it's meant to be hard but instead of teaching the material, she makes you watch 1-2 hours of monotone videos for every chapter (some which she doesnt watch herself). This teaching method might work for some but for me concentrating on a video for 2 hours is HARD.
Professor Brinn is phenomenal. The course is tough, but she provides us with all the resources to be successful in this course. You WILL learn anatomy with her. She is accessible outside of class. Class attendance is a must! The other students in this course were just blatantly disrespectful and rude to her and it was disheartening to see.
I took her last semester and she doesnt teach at all. She makes you watch YouTube videos that are all over the place and then go to class to fill out a worksheet. At the beginning of the semester she explains this method works but thats a lie, a lot of people struggle in her class because she doesnt teach and instead makes you do active learning
Took her from the good comments & never again taking her. She does NOT lecture, blames students when we are actually trying our best & studying as much. We do more effort than she is. ONLY cares about clickers, group worksheets(Doesn't help), & her cheating paranoia. Avg exam score low blames it on us & does nothing about her "method of teaching"
She does precisely 0 teaching. Every single class is spent in breakout rooms where you work on a worksheet. and if you are caught referring to notes, expect a 0. And when the tests roll around, don't expect any questions like the over-emphasized worksheets. All of her exam avg's were TWENTY pts below expected and she acts like she isn't the reason.
She has a lot she can improve on to make class a more enjoyable experience. Remember students pay for this class, we are all trying to learn respectfully. There is no teaching in class, instead you have to watch a video which is the teacher reading from the textbook and changing a few words (Im surprised no comment mentions this).
Horrible, undesirable, lacking, worse ever
She does not teach to save her life. Every class period is spent in breakout rooms answering a worksheet. You try to ask her a question and she cuts you off mid sentence and doesn't even fully answer the original question that you asked. If it wasnt because she's the only professor who teaches this course I would have not taken her.
Today she recorded the lecture and explained the clicker questions after letting students decide whether to go to class or not (receiving full credit). Full credit for not being in class after wanting a lecture and explanations. Now only students in class will receive that after weeding the rest out. Theres no making this up.
Personally i did not dislike her but I disliked her way of teaching. She made it on the tests so we weren't allowed to go back to the previous question and that hurt me significantly. In lab she is a lot more lenient. For lecture her videos are not very in depth and are kind of boring (she speaks very slowly) and expects you to understand it all.
The course is difficult (its an upper division course) & the majority of us are pre-health anyway. The students expected answers to be given straight to them and didnt input enough time to study and get material down. Professor Brinn is an incredible and accessible professor who respects those who respect her. Put in the work, get the A.
She's the worst professor I've taken, she didn't let us go back to our questions on our test due to other people cheating, but if this class were in person then it would be different story. Overall not a good teacher, once Benaduce takes over it becomes better. I feel like Brinn is better at Lab than Lecture, if you can take anyone else do it!
Most of the other students complain because most likely they're not putting in the effort. for this class you MUST work! you need to study and give your best. She is good at lecturing. I guarantee if you put enough effort, you will do good. if you are not willing to put on enough effort, then don't take this class. Great professor !
Dr. Brinn is not a bad professor and I disagree with a lot of stuff that is said about her. Being in pre-health the material is hard and you need to work for your grade. HOWEVER, Dr. Brinn's teaching style did not work for me nor a lot of other students. Not being able to go back on tests definitely held back the potential of my grade.
Dr. Brinn's methods were effective for the dense subject matter. The slight pressure to consistently read the book to complete her weekly, timed quizzes was helpful to keep me ahead of the material. Her exams CLOSELY follow the worksheets and she is clear on that. Study that and you'll be fine. If only my classmates whined less and studied more...
The amount of good things I can write about Dr. Brinn is way too much. Exams are straight off class activities, however, it would be helpful if students came prepared and did the work themselves. She made the exams super easy which in fact will hurt her students down the line. My advice to you, read, study, do class activities, don't complain.
Its disheartening that shes the only professor who teaches anatomy. Not only does she not lecture, she also creates a tense environment thats discouraging and stressful to learn in. She yelled shut up through the microphone on the morning of an exam bc of her lack of patience. Horrible. The good comments sound like theyre from her...
One of the best professors I have had at FIU. I had her for physiology and now for anatomy. Unlike other teachers that just use test banks, she actually teaches. If you want to learn, take her! It's hard work but if you keep up with the videos and PowerPoints you will be fine. Overall, if you do your work there's no reason to fail.
Worst professor ever. She doesnt lecture. Do your reading and come prepared to class to answer a worksheet. Quizzes and clickers for every sections covered. Tests supposedly come from the worksheets but I did not see that applied in my first test. Makes errors on her tests and you have to fight for your points cuz she wont give them. Stay away
I really enjoyed taking anatomy with Dr. Brinn! What I enjoyed most about her teaching style is that she truly wants you to learn and be able to apply the concepts. This class is not test bank-based and watching the videos prior to the class is essential to do well on the activities and clickers. It is not an easy course, but it is manageable.
This class makes you be prepared before going to the lectures to then use that information in the classroom with a group of students which allows for the material to stick better and you'll remember it even after finishing the class. Its no lie that it requires a lot of work from your part but its duable also she is really considerate with the grad
Very hard and time consuming class, especially when she doesn't lecture yourself and you have to learn the material on your own before you enter the class. It's doable, but its a lot of work, stress, and she's not very understanding when it comes to the students (even though were in a pandemic)
Everyone who says she gets bad reviews because the class is hard is lying. We know the class is hard and that its a lot of work... its anatomy. What you should know is that this professor does ABSOLUTELY nothing to help you learn the material. You are basically teaching yourself. She has a huge attitude problem, she does not care.
One of the worst professors I have ever had. Its awful that she was the only option for Anatomy during this pandemic. She does not teach at all and she has a major attitude problem. All she does is put students in breakout rooms and live poll questions. So annoying, would not recommend.
Run, run, RUN I SAY!! Go ANYWHERE but here!! I consistently have gotten dean's list every semester. This class singlehandedly has crushed my self esteem and made my semester a hurricane of stress, hopelessness and despair. Brinn expects you to dedicate all of your time to her classes, and don't even get me started on lab. DIFFICULT beyond compare.
Everyone who is complaining in these reviews has not worked hard a single day in their life. The class is difficult so you definitely have to do your part and study. It's not her fault that the subject is hard; however she provides the materials needed to succeed through her lecture videos. If you don't watch them that's YOUR problem. Not hers.
She is an amazing professor.
I understand most people have to take her for anatomy, but she is the worst. Does not teach at allrelies on students. No review or study guide for tests. No extra credit opportunity, no curve, no empathy.
Dr. Brinn explained everything in detail and the content is hard so be ready to study. She will definitely prepare you to be a good student in anatomy, if thats what you want.
Professor Brinn is no joke. She knows the material and expects her students to come to class ready to engage in group assignments and participate. You will not have a problem with her unless you slack off. She is sweet and understanding, and wants the best for her students. Don't let the negative reviews scare you, she's great.
Dr. Brinn is an amazing professor. If you follow her instructions to do well in the class, you will be ready for your future career related to health. She is the type of professor that makes you work for your grade and gives you all the tools to do. This is not supposed to be an easy course, study hard and you will be proud of yourself.
Ive never written a bad review for any teacher in my life but i just had to do it for this teacher. Prof. Brinn is an actual menace. Her teaching style is terrible and its mostly because she doesn't teach. She strolls around the classroom while her student struggle on poorly made in-class quizzes. Her test are worded tricky and hard for no reason
This class is ridiculous. Its practically physiology and anatomy together. She is more interested in catching cheaters than actually teaching. Worst professor i have ever taken. If you have to taker her drop all your other classes cause youre going to have to dedicate your entire semester to becoming the teacher.
Dr. Brinn is the most disrespectful professor I have encountered. She makes quiz and test questions worded in a way where you doubt your own knowledge. She doesnt teach at all and makes us watch videos from years ago before lecture. If youre early to class, you can hear her gossiping about students. She essentially calls you stupid if you fail.
This professor does absolutely nothing when it comes to teaching. She cares more about catching students cheating than teaching her own class. She makes students think she really cares but shows ZERO empathy to her students. It is clear that when her other colleague takes over the semester, students understand and do 100% BETTER.
Dr. Brinn doesnt lecture since her lectures are PRE-RECORDED, class time are for group activities. I have gotten 90s or above on almost all exams to those who complain probably just dont study much the slides continuously before the arrival of exams, IF YOU STUDY THE SLIDES CONTINOUSLY like 2 weeks (which the material ISNT HARD) you'll be good!
in her lectures all you'll do is an exam (very hard), she doesn't actually teach. live poll questions, if you don't have time to respond, she won't help you and won't give you more time(even though she knows this is an imp portion of your grade). when you take her, get ready to be your own professor. Exams are heavy bc this is a heavy course.
Dr. Brinn's class is hard, but she is an AMAZING professor. Her class structure is intentional; it is what made me retain so much info & be well prepared for nursing school. You will get what you put in, but she's there to help you succeed. Read the lectures, participate, & retain the info. It will help for your future! One of the best profs I had!
Shes not a bad person at all, she really just has no passion for teaching whatsoever. She knows her content and you can meet with her whenever for help. However, she has no motivation to teach, ESPECIALLY in the lab. You will fall asleep with how boring and monotone she makes it seem. The other prof def has more passion for this.
Bro... Brinn has got to be one of the worst professors I have ever had at FIU. She puts you in groups to do in class activities and does not lecture whatsoever. You're basically teaching yourself in this class. The LA's are more helpful than the professor and it's pathetic. She does not lecture AT ALL for this course.
Her online lectures are fantastic! I had a giant notebook where I would outline all of her lecture videos and use that to review, review & review. Anything mentioned in her videos is fair game on her exams. I took her years ago and I STILL remember a lot of anatomy thanks to her class structure. A lot of work but worth it if you want to learn
Yes, you do have to teach yourself and it is a heavy workload. I took her while classes were in zoom and I failed. She came across snappy and stressed---I took her again last year when classes were back on campus and honestly, she is really not bad at all. She's very sarcastic (in a funny way) but she's very helpful during office hours.
Dr. Brinn gives us all the resources needed to pass. Watch her lectures, take notes on her videos, and review them before the exams. It’s a lot of information but it will pay off. The practice exams are extremely helpful for the lab and for preparing for the midterm.
Professor Brinn provides ALL the resources necessary for you to succeed, so take advantage! She is extremely knowledgeable, so attend office hours because she is more than willing to help. It truly helps to see the models in person. Lastly, don't just become an expert on your station! Make an effort to familiarize yourself with all.
Dr. Brinn is an amazing professor! She is always available to help students during office hours or answer questions about the material. Human Anatomy is a difficult subject & requires time to learn. Dr. Brinn gives you all the resources you need, you just need to put in the work. Watch videos, take notes, ask questions & you will succeed.
Dr. Brinn is amazing, if you follow her advice and come prepared to class you will obtain a good grade in the course. With her method you are basically reviewing the information/ practicing during class, which is why once the exam comes you will be more than ready and you won't feel the need to memorize anything to pass!
Get ready to spend time preparing for the class, you will have to watch videos beforehand and with Brinn you’ll do class activities that prepare you for the exams. Time management is important but the professor is generally understanding and willing to go over concepts during office hours. She also teaches lab for the first half of the semester.
If you are a pre-health student with heavy courseloads don't take this class it is a lot of info that you need to learn. Come prepared for class bc lecture consists of group assignments. I found them very helpful, just watch the videos or read the chapter prior. LAs are helpful & so is she. Wish she taught us more, v knowledgeable & explains well.
EVERY GRADE COUNT!!!! THERES NO EXTRA CREDIT OR NOTHING !!! SO, THIS MEANS TO STUDY REALLY HARD IN ORDER TO ACE THE CLASS TO BE HONEST . PERSONALLY, I WOULD RETAKE THE COURSE WITH THESE PROFESSORS SEVERAL STUDENTS HAVE TO RETAKE THE COURSE . THEY SHOULD OFFER MORE ANATOMY TEACHERS AND KEEP REVIEWING THE LECTURE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PASS !
Dr. Brin does not teach, but her in class assignments help a lot with recalling studied information and her videos for lab are easy to watch and straight to the point. This class is not to be taken lightly and you will have to put time into learning the material to accelerate. Attendance is mandatory and if you did not study before each class, GL!
Dr. Brinn is a sweetheart. NO, it is not easy. NO, you will not pass if you do not pay attention to the videos and be prepared for class. This class will be a nightmare for you if you do not come prepared. You and your group being prepared for lectures will definitely help you throughout the class assignments. Stay strong, you got this.
Give her a chance, and don't come with assumptions the first day b/c people have filled your head. Yes, the material is a lot and she may not be as animated as Dr. Benaduce but that doesn't mean you won't benefit from active learning. At least for me, it pushed me to keep up with the material every week. I passed b/c I studied and you can too! :)
Listen I'm the laziest person on the planet, but if I push myself to study I get stuff done and ultimately got the grade I deserved. There is absolutely no reason why people shouldn't pass this class if they really try and I'm mad I believed people before figuring it out myself. Just watch the videos and study before class. Its not hard!
Although Professor Brinn does not lecture and is not as animated as Professor Benaduce, she is not difficult. Make sure to watch the videos before getting to class. Each exam is 10% (four in total) and the final is 25%. Good luck!
Failed every test, this class is demanding & requires you to study almost everyday which was a lot to keep up with.
Dr. Brinn is great! I would take her again if I had the opportunity. Anatomy is not an easy class. You have to put in the work and study. It is very demanding but if you apply yourself and study you will for sure pass. Watch the lecture recordings at least twice and you will be fine! Also watch the lab videos! Apply yourself and you will succeed.
Dr. Brinn is easily one of the most nicest and understanding professor I have encountered at FIU. The class is a lot to deal with and is not easy in the slightest. You have to study for lab and lecture every week, however Dr.Brinn will work with you until you understand and offer extra credit to help your grade. Studying is crucial to this course.
Dr. Brinn is very knowledgeable in both anatomy and physiology. I was terrified to take her class beforehand because I heard from people about how difficult she makes anatomy and that it would be impossible to pass. I'm here to tell you that it's not impossible. If you put the effort in and study and ask her for help you will pass this course!
I'm honestly not smart at all and I found the class very fair. A lot of people complain about Brinn but it is because they are just passively studying and leaving everything for the day before. This is the type of class where you really need to space out your studying and you cannot just leave it for the last minute. I would take Brinn again.
You just have to get a grip on the style of the class and be prepared to pace your studying. You're going to learn the whole human body in a semester it's going to be heavy. Some students get upset at her but she's clear how the grading works and there are no trick questions, it's straight from the recorded lectures. She's actually nice but firm.
You will not find a more bitter and jaded professor in the biology department. She is unmotivated, doesn't care about the subject or teaching, and is just going through the motions. Holds a lot of repressed anger towards students, and as a result will make the class unnecessarily difficult. Unfortunately, you will probably have to take her class!
Dr. Brinn was a great professor. Her lectures are hard ro watch because she has a very low voice but if you watch lectures and so everything you are supposed to you will be fine. Make sure to understand the concepts well. This is not a hard class as lomg as you keep up with your work and study the material well
This is a very chill professor. She's good at breaking down concepts and the structure of her class is simple and helpful.
Professor Brinn is an exceptional professor who cares for her students and makes anatomy easy to understand with her collaborative in-class activities. Always come prepared for class by watching lecture videos and taking notes ahead of time as this will help the learning process. She has given me the confidence to succeed in future anatomy courses!
She mutes quiz/activities/TEST results after submitting so we were unable to see our grades until she released grade taking us weeks to see our current grade. 14 modules. Each module will have activities and quizzes. Yellowdig: 10% Weekly quizzes: 10%. 3 Major exams: 40% Final exam: 10%. ALL HONOLOCK! questions were not found online
Okay lets starts by saying that there are 3-6 activities per module. 14 modules total each with quizzes. The only thing is that she gives unlimited time to complete activities and quizzes so they are not timed. Exams are 50 questions and only 60 min allotted time. Honor lock and questions were unique as they were not found online.
No... just no. The amount of classwork and quizzes that we had to do in a week was too much. The class felt super rushed, and the quizzes/assignments were muted so the class couldn't even review before taking the exam for that module. If you have to take her, be prepared and DO NOT FALL BEHIND!
Lectures are 10 years old, outdated and unhelpful when it came to learning the material. She gave around 10 quizzes every WEEK. professor is unmotivated to properly teach, make any kind of study guide for exams, or structure the class better. Unfortunately she was the only professor offered for BSC 2045. Goodluck to anyone who has to take her.
Good person but so much work! There are multiple activities per module that are due every week. Definitely recommend watching the videos she has for each assignment, just be wary that you will spend lots of time in this class plus the lab. Whatsapp will be your best friend. She gives extensions too. Would 100% recommend studying for the exams.
I think her class was very straight forward. The 10 assignments a week are very easy to do and require 1-10 questions each and are not weighted heavy at all, just complete them and you will be fine. Her exams and tests are the most crucial part of your grade which is weighed the most. She was very easy to communicate with.
-A lot of work -lectures are terrible & are 90% useless (she does not teach what she quizzes you on) -Sarcastic & rude; minimal effort to reply to students -Trickster (all her assignments have trick questions) -All assignments have MULTIPLE questions within the question -Discussions are a bigger joke than her LAS -Grades are manual/assignments lock
SHE DOES NOT TEACH. All her assignments and quizzes reflect minimal information she covers in her lectures (which are god awful and pure torture to listen to). She LOVES trick questions - for example: so she will teach you that a bone is called something but quiz you on it's nickname... Class feels like you are learning a different MADE UP language
Get ready to be busy! you will need to dedicate a lot of your time and studying if your looking to pass. Considering your also taking the lab you're looking at an avg of (suppose its 3 modules with 10 lessons each) 30 lessons, 30 quizzes(1 quiz per lesson), 3 weekly quizzes (1 after each module is complete), 1 big exam, 9 labs in 3 weeks.
no, just no. this is one of the worst professors I have come across. endless assignments, she is sarcastic if you email her, and her tests are on topics she hasn't even covered. just avoid her and take someone else, trust me.
If you find your yourself in her class, wondering "what have I gotten my self in to", you are not alone! This person is, without a doubt, one of the worst professor that you will come across anywhere. Because she is a legitimate sociopath. If you want to conduct a case study on how sociopaths operate, taker her class. You will understand!
Awful experience, extremely memorization heavy to the point it is impossible. 20 pages of information to memorize every week.
Awful experience. Get ready for 50+ pages of information a week and excessive quizzes. This is a memorization class not a learning class. Genuinely doesnt want students to succeed at any means and will omit information and then test you on that information and tell you that you had to guess it would be on the test. Avoid her and the lab at all cost
Very nice person, but not the best professor. If you are respectful towards her she reciprocates it. Exam/assignments use information specifically said by only by her in her videos (tip: copy down word for word what she says onto your copy of the slides). Tons of assignments, had to log in for at least a hour and a half every day.
I had a very positive experience with Dr. Brinn. Whoever has left her a bad review is BEYOND lazy - it's anatomy and physiology it's not an easy class. There were some issues I ran into during her class but I came to her with them and she either fixed or accommodated them. I received a B+ in the class and I consider myself a somewhat lazy student.
She is unempathetic to peoples personal matter. She has tons and tons of assignments due on top of that you have to teach yourself most of the course. Barely learned anything. Never again.
She gives an Insane amount of work and quizzes. You have at last 5 assignments due a week. If you are doing the Lab and the Lectures with her it is even more. You have to do the assignments throughout the week because it is a lot if you wait for the last minute. Her exams are long and she doesn't give enough time to complete them.
There is a lot of homework which is just quizzes and an article to annotate online, but honestly it is super easy. She provides presentations and videos on the lab and has practice quizzes open for you to take before you actually take the quiz. Exams are easy as well if you do those practice quizzes. If I could take her class again I would.
Idk I love her shes so cute and sweet. The class is a lot of work but it's all MCQ she's not grading anything personally. She has a fair grading scale u loose 5% every day u turn in something late. Exams are no more than 50 questions. 90 and above is an A. She also gives good extra credit at the end of the semester.
She is a good teacher overall for anatomy being online. There are a lot of weekly assignments so its important to stay on top of your work. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE or you'll fall behind. It is on the harder side so be prepared and watch all her lectures/take notes. Exams are on lockdown browser. Assignments are like 5-10 quizzes a week and perusalls.
Prepare to be challenged! Brinn's class is intense, with tons of assignments and long exams. But put in the work and you'll learn a lot. Using tools like unstuckstudy AI helped me stay on top of the workload.
I had to take the lab on this class. All grades are based on pre quizzes 20%, quizzes bf and af class 40%, midterm and final 40%. It is very tough to read and memorize 12 pages. Eventhough i tried, having other classes and job, doesn't let me succeed, if you decided to take it, please do not take so many classes
Please avoid taking this professor.
if ur wondering, this class is cheatable, but it's really easy to learn too. Quizlet and gpt are your bestfriends.
she was unavoidable for me but if u can, don't bother. she has her own website that didn't work for me, the youtube videos are just not super helpful. it's all super confusing at the beginning, it feels like a mess and ik it's an online class but the workload is overkill.
This professor is truly aweful and if there was a way for me not to have to take her class next semester for BSC 2086 I wouldn't.She was truly the worst experience I have ever had at FIU. She changed the grading scale at the end of the semester, my grade drop significantly and her reasoning behind this was that there was a mistake in her scale. NMP
Do not take this professor. She changed the grading scale the last week of class causing everyone grades to drop. there is A LOT of assignments, so be prepared to dedicate a lot of your time into this class. Unfortunately she's the only A&P teacher at FIU. Good luck.
absolutely one of the most unprofessional professors at FIU. She sends out an announcement saying "possible grade change" AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER telling us how the grading scale changed. Literally everyone dropped 7% or more. People who were passing are now failing. This should not be allowed. do not take her
I don't know how she has a 3.1 rating. Considering what we saw after this semester, it will definitely go down by her own fault. It's not fair that professors like this are allowed to teach students that are just trying to build their careers. If anything, she ruins your future by messing with your grade during the end of the semester.
I agree the workload is excessive but Professor Brinn is a sweet lady. If you're not a science person or already have other classes with heavy workloads don't take the class. 8-10 assignments a week, she'll reopen a few once or twice if you ask nicely. Ridiculous amount of work but she's not a horrible professor, the material is just meticulous.
She's honestly nice and she did do a lot toward the end to help us. Most professors would never even reply to emails. Overall I think she's a good professor. If you actually do the work , and genuinely put in effort to get the points, you will end with a good grade regardless of the scale. It's as simple as that.
bro. use quizlet + the practice quizzes bc theyre exactly like the exams, and stay locked into the class gc. youll thank me later. class is an easy A,(except the part where she forgot to add the homework weighting all semester and didnt notice until finals week and finally added it which dropped students 2 letter grades. But lets not talk abt that)
Only thing I didn't care for was the workload. It could be an easier online course if she didn't make us use some weird third party website that she also lectures from. The mini quizzes that she assigns is based on the lectures that she basically talks in circles in, so you have to keep replaying which makes the assignments unnecessarily long.
Overall messy class with tons and tons of homework, some of the information on the homework's, quizzes and tests aren't in the virtual lectures and professor forgets to change weighting a couple days before end of semester resulting in many students' grade dropping with not much they can do. DEF would not recommend taking.
Although the class is very detailed (obviously, it's anatomy), she explained everything clearly in her videos. It's basically just having to redo/read your notes to make sure the info really sticks with you. Only things I didn't like about the class was the perusall assignments and 50 min tests for 45 questions (I would prefer a little more time).
I found the lab to be easier than lecture since it's just memorizing the details on the bones and whatnot. Lab didn't have as much assignments as lecture which is nice. Overall, if you pay attention in lecture, you'll do very well in lab. Only thing I didn't like were perusall assignments (didn't really advance my understanding, weren't necessary)
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