3.8

Lisa Hermann

Biology - Florida Southwestern State College

3.8
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
3.8
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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8

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16

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23

What Students Say

This is an extremely difficult class

BCS1010 - 1.0 rating

Don'ttake this classif youhavealearningproblem

BCS1010 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

21%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 77 grades
Most common grades:
A (28)
A+ (13)
Not sure yet (8)
Grade Distribution
A(41)B(9)C(10)D(6)F(3)A-/B+(12)
Based on 93 reported grades
A: 28
A+: 13
Not sure yet: 8
B+: 8
Common Tags
Test heavy (30)
Caring (29)
Tough grader (22)
Graded by few things (20)
Lecture heavy (18)
Inspirational (16)
Respected (16)
EXTRA CREDIT (16)
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BIOLOGY

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Reviews (139)
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Aug 12, 2009

Never met a prof. that is so caring about her students. She really goes out of her way to make sure you are a success in her class. Unique is how I would describe her. Makes learning worth going to school. I would recommend her to anyone.

5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Jan 14, 2010

Most Amazing teacher I have ever had! I not only learned a lot about Biology, but developed a love for Biology because of her. She will go out of her way to help you. She is such a sweet lady!!!

5.0
2.0
BSC1005
May 8, 2010

Mrs. H is a great teacher! I took her for BSC 1005 and will be taking her for 1010. She loves biology and is passionate about teaching. She is dedicated to helping her students succeed. If you go to class and pay attention, you'll do fine. If you go to class and study, you'll get an A

5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Jun 23, 2010

She is the best teacher that anyone could ever have! I love her. She's funny, she makes the class enjoyable, she gives a lot of example to help you remember the information. I would recommend taking her class. She inspired to do something in my life, which is to help save this world. She is also very helpful!! DO NOT hesitate to ask her for help!

5.0
3.0
BSC1005
Jul 29, 2010

Amazing professor. She really wants her students to succeed, and she actually goes out of her way to see that happen by having her help sessions! She truly has a passion for biology. Take her class!

5.0
2.0
BSC1105
Aug 3, 2010

Best, most in love with what she teaches professor ever. TAKE HER CLASS. Professor H is the best. Just go with the concentration gradient, man!

5.0
2.0
BSC1105
Aug 3, 2010

Thank you, professor H. You do not just do your job, you live it.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Aug 5, 2010

she is the most amazing teacher everrr!!!! I don't think that I have had a more accomodating, nice, and fun teacher! Mrs. H is the most helpful teacher I have ever had, I would definately reccomend this class to anyone who is taking intro toBio or Bio 1.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Aug 5, 2010

Most amazing professor I have ever had. She is a kind, caring, and thoughtful person and an incredible professor. She is always willing to help. This was definitely my favorite class. I will never forget her! Edison is lucky to have such a wonderful professor.

5.0
1.0
BSC1010
Aug 5, 2010

She is my hero.

4.0
1.0
BIO1010
Aug 15, 2010

Did not learn much in this class but i get a good grade and the teacher is very nice.

3.0
4.0
BSC1010
Dec 8, 2010

Nice and is always willing to help. BUT she is unorganized, and will wait until LITERALLY 2 nights before the test to e-mail the information. This makes her class VERY stressful and difficult. Also the test questions are extremely tricky.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Jan 16, 2011

She was a GREAT teacher. She tells fun stories that relate to biology and she makes the class interesting which is a big plus. As long as you study her notes and the powerpoints you will get an A. Definately a must have teacher at Edison!

5.0
1.0
BSC1005
Mar 26, 2011

THE BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD! SHE LOVES WHAT SHE DOES AND ALWAYS LOOKS OUT FOR HER STUDENTS. IF SOMEONE FAILED CHANCES ARE THEY DIDNT EVEN TRY OR STUDY BECAUSE SHE HAS STUDY SESSIONS WITH STUDENTS AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO WORK AROUND THEIR SCHEDUALE. I HIGHLY RECCOMENED HER. I EVEN WAITED A SEMESTER TO TAKE HER 1010 CLASS BECAUSE SHE WAS SO GOOD!

5.0
4.0
BSC1005
Apr 4, 2011

I don't know how anyone could say anything bad about Prof H. She is amazing. She was so helpful and understanding and funny. If you pay attention in class and take notes you'll do good on the tests. I thoroughly enjoyed this class and I would love to take another class with her.

5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Jun 28, 2011

Mrs. Hermann is a wonderful person, an amazing teacher, very passionate about her work, her subject, her students. She is a warm person, and that shows through in her teaching. Presents the material in a way that relates to every day life. She deserves the ut-most respect. Pay attention in class.

5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Aug 16, 2011

Great professor, she will be missed:( It was by no means easy, but she pushed you to learn/critically think, which is what we pay for. She is passionate and truly cares about her students success. She would have study sessions before an exam, so if you didnt do well, its because you didnt work for it. She didnt just teach, she made a difference.

5.0
1.0
BSC1005
Aug 25, 2011

Mrs. Herman respects biology to the uttermost importance. She has cancelled appointments regarding her health for study sessions. She teaches using PP and it is very easy to comprehend. Read very carefully on her tests. If you read too fast and miss one word in the question, you will prob put the wrong answer down. She also stresses you to "Think"

5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Dec 28, 2011

She is an amazing professor. I took her for 1005 and 1010 and recieved an A in both classes. She makes biology fun and easier to understand. She also does her best to make sure you understand the course material. I highly recommend her.

5.0
4.0
BSC1010
Jan 23, 2012

Amazing professor! Truly inspiring. If all teachers were like this, more people would be excited to learn. She is challenging, but in a good way. She is passionate about what she does and is a truly wonderful human being. I enjoyed her references to the real world. Very enlightening. She is one of the best!

5.0
1.0
BSC1005
May 24, 2012

Great professor, she truly loves teaching. If all teachers were like her school would be fun! I would recommend taking her classes!

5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Jun 5, 2012

AMAZING! Very passionate about science and her students. She always makes time to help her students out one on one regardless of how busy she is. Makes everything easy to understand. There is no excuse for failing the class, if you do, you honestly didn't try. It will be an easy A if you pay attention and take notes on what she emphasizes.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Aug 16, 2012

Professor Hermann is such an AMAZING professor!!! She is extremely helpful and explains EVERYTHING! I had to retake this class because I failed it the first time and I took it again with Mrs. Hermann and I actually ended up learning a lot more! Overall, GREAT PROFFESOR! :)

5.0
3.0
BIOLEC
Aug 18, 2012

This is one of Edison Best biology teachers you want find any other biology 1010 like her.I just took the class to get to the next level towards my program of study and she made me relize biology in another light great professor who wants you to do WELL.tae her even if you have to travel to Henry campus!!!!

5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Aug 18, 2012

Great professor. Learned so much in this class in a short amount of time. I was actually excited to go to class.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Aug 19, 2012

TAKE HER!! She is offically my favorite teacher at Edison. She really cares about her students and takes the time to make sure you understand everything.

5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Aug 20, 2012

Best teacher ever!! She is passionate about her subject and REALLY wants her students to LEARN.

5.0
4.0
BIO1010
Aug 22, 2012

Veryyy helpful! Awesome professor! She does everything in her power to help you understand things!

5.0
3.0
BIOLOGY
Jul 26, 2013

She's one of the best professors I've had...has so much love for biology that I suppose that's why she's so good at what's she does. Very helpful if u ask questions or need extra help. I highly recommend her. She teaches at the Henry/glades campus and I had classmates coming from the cape just to take the class with her.

5.0
2.0
BCS1010
Nov 25, 2013

Greatest professor ever she is the most kind hearted women she will not give up on you once you finish her class you will leave understanding all material and it will come to use in other classes and in life

5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
May 5, 2014

Mrs. H was amazing! She is so passionate about the material and it's evident in all of her lectures. She genuinely loves helping students so if you take her class then definitely utilize study sessions (you get extra credit for going). I loved her and am excited to take her again for Bio.

5.0
1.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2014

She is amazing! I can say I have never had a professor so caring. If you put the effort in she will do anything to help you succeed. If you don't take her you will regret it!It is worth the drive to LaBelle. She loves her job and it shows in her ability to teach so you understand and not just memorize. TAKE HER!

5.0
4.0
BSC1010
May 12, 2015

Mrs. H. was very clear in her lectures. She designed excellent power points and study guides. She was available all the time for private or group study sessions. If you readstudy the material, participate, and ask questions you will have an awesome experience and learn so much.

5.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2015

One of the best teachers i have ever had!! Gives extra credit on every test, she will make sure you understand everything before leaving her class. Comes in on her days off to help you study before a test. If you take her biology it's a lot easier to also take her husband in biology lab!!!! If you don't study you wont pass at all. Recommend 100%!!

5.0
3.0
31966
Jun 21, 2015

Best professor I've ever had. Took the class during summer A, so we only had 6 weeks. She came in all the time for study sessions and helped the class out whenever we needed it. She loves biology and cares about her students. Take her husband, Doctor H, for lab. It's not an easy class but she teaches until you understand the material.

5.0
1.0
BSC1010
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

AMAZING. This class was the best. Dr Hermann was amazing. She is very understandable, breaks things down, and will work with you if needed. You just need to ask for help. Do not wait until you are too deep in a hole.

5.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. H is an angel! She genuinely cares so much about her students understanding the material. Her teaching skills are awesome and if you still don't understand something please ask her as she is always ready to help you succeed. Extra credit every test, her study guides are very informative and help a lot on the tests.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BCS1010
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

Amazing instructor highly recommend.

5.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 16, 2017
Would take again

Easily one of the best professors I've had so far. The tests are very easy if you study and know the concepts. Very accessible outside of class and she will go out of her way and cut into her free time to help you understand the material. There is no reason so fail this class. Study and work for your grade and you'll do fine

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BCS1010
Mar 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hardest professor I've ever had at this college. Quiz every class at the start. Exams are worth the majority of your grade and they're 50+ questions, her study guides doesn't cover anything that is on the actual exam. One big project after reading a 300+ page book. No homework,class work, or participation grade so it's hard to bring up your grade.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2017
Would take again

Best science professor I have ever had, she makes biology so interesting! To get a high grade on the tests you just need to study. The study guides are very helpful and outline 96.7% of the test. She has made a great impact on my life and my interest in biology :)

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: B+
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Hermann has been the hardest working professor I have taken. If you're dedicated to this class and you meet with her outside of class she will help you understand the material even if it kills her. Getting an A in this class is doable with dedication to it. Her dedication and love for teaching is unreal. She will make Biology understandable.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO1005
Grade: A+
May 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Great professor!! She cares about her students and always willing to help. Her tests are not hard; you just need to take notes and do the study guide, the test is almost like the study guide!

Caring
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
May 6, 2017
Would take again

This professor is by far the best professor I've had at FSW. Very inspirational in how she cares for her students and takes time to make sure the students understand the material. Highly recommend!!!!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO1005
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hermann cares deeply about her students and is readily available to offer help. She makes quizzes tricky so that YOU READ CAREFULLY. She is an asset to FSW and all students.

Participation matters
Inspirational
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

The only thing you need to know about Professor Hermann is that she's not from around here

Gives good feedback
Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
BSC1005
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Wonderful, wonderful woman! She loves what she teaches, and cares about her students. There is a lot of material to cover and LEARN, along with a 5-8min power point project! If you have her for lab, even better, you will see live specimens under the microscope including your own cheek cells! Her classes are fun, she has a great sense of humor!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. H was an amazing professor! She's funny, understanding, and will do anything to help her students. Your only grades for her class are 4 exams (with study guides) and a presentation (counts as an exam grade). There are also quizzes throughout, and if your quiz average is higher than a test grade, she'll replace it! Take Mrs. H for biology!!

Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Herman was an amazing professor! She genuinely cares about her students and is always willing to answer her students' questions (even if the question has been asked multiple times). She does not favor textbook material so make sure you attend class and pay close attention to her lectures.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2018
Would take again

An Amazing professor. So much fun and is there to see you succeed. You can tell that she cares a lot about biology. She also offers extra credit. mostly on her tests.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BSC1005
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Ive never met someone so passionate about their subject. She is incredibly intelligent and will make extra efforts for her students. A+ professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. H was far the best professor that I had at FSW!!!!! :) She really cares about her students and is really passionate about biology and her job! If you put the effort to go to her for help she will be the happiest individual alive. She is an inspiration to all her students that she has had in the past! highly recommend her! SHE'S AMAZING!

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Grade: A+
May 14, 2018
Would take again

Prof Hermann is an amazing teacher. She really wants you to pass and succeed. Her lectures are fun and helpful + she puts slides up so you can easily take notes. COMING TO CLASS IS VERY HELPFUL. A lot of what she lectures isn't always on slides but WILL BE ON TESTS. Always provides study guides for tests and gives lots of extra credit on tests.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BSC1005
Jun 24, 2018
Would take again

I took Mrs. H for a mini term & although her quizzes and tests are a little tricky per the verbiage, she is AMAZING!! She LOVES biology!!! She is passionate about making sure the students understand and pass. Says to get the book, but unless you need it to study, she posts everything on canvas and teaches off of her own memory. Such a sweet lady

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
5.0
BSC1005
Oct 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor! I would not recommend her to anyone, she teaches off her memory and then quizzes/tests you on stuff she does not even explain or talk about in class. Constantly getting off track, yeah she is nice and claims she is there for her students but if you need actual teaching I would not recommend her.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She teaches off memory and gives you study giydies that do not corrrespond with the test. Trust me I have tried everything to be successful in the class like coming to office hours and making note cards that was still no help. She an awsome person and a cool professor but if your looking for an easier class hers is not the one to take.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Professor Hermann loves her students. "She doesn't care, study guides are bad." These are lies! Buy the book, it makes for good review/contains some answers. 4 exams and a common final. She averages up quizzes, 10, and will drop lowest test grade and replace it if average is higher. Review and study a lot, but you CAN pass. +She has study sessions.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Professor H is awesome, funny, and caring! She doesn't give pop quizzes- just make sure to ask her at the end of class if there's a quiz next class. Professor H's quizzes are important because they can help your grade in the class. She has study guides and study sessions for her exams. She goes out of her way to help students pass! She rocks!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

AMAZING! Really cares about students doing well. She holds study groups before every test, makes study guides, and posts all lectures on Canvas. Participation is huge, make sure you participate every class. Don't skip out on reading tb because there are pop quizzes but not the end of the world if your test grades are good. She's great for labs too.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mrs.H wants her students to pass, she does, the way she teaches is just so dysfunctional it's hard for that to happen. She words the questions on her quizzes horribly and I'd usually get an average of 60% on them. I had to study for hours for the tests in order to get a B and if lucky a B+. She is a nice person but this class was my least favorite

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO1005
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

She does teach from memory, but it isn't that bad. There are about eight quizzes and four exams. Personally, I wish she could have stuck to an agenda (like by following the book) than how she did it. Study guides do help, but they only touch the surface. MAKE SURE TO KEEP ALL YOUR QUIZZES AND TESTS BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T SUBMIT GRADES ONTO CANVAS.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BIO1005
Grade: C
Jan 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is a very nice person and reminds us a lot how much she is there for her students. But her lectures are horrible. There is no flow to her class and she always goes off course. She uses a lot of her lecture time to go off on tangents on stuff that does not even pertain to Biology. Her tests are hard, even with studying for hours.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

VERY helpful professor but her exams are very tricky. 4 exams (every test is 50-70 q's multiple choice + fill in + extra credit), quizzes every week but she goes off schedule, so sometimes they're unannounced and doubled, no homework, powerpoint optional at end of semester for ec, and final. STUDY because exams are HARD lol.

5.0
1.0
BSC1010
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor Herman is THE BEST, She teaches from her heart and is always willing to help students

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Feb 27, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Hermann is the sweetest professor Ive ever had. Shes so beyond determined to make her students pass and understand the content. Her biggest fear is her students failing. Shes always available to help you, she does help sessions before tests, and theres extras credit questions on every test. She even relates everything to real life events.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Grade: B
Mar 28, 2019
Would take again

This professor is awesome ... personally one of my favorites and I love how she is determined to make her students become better students and be able to better their studying skills , testing skills, and understanding skills rather then just memorizing ... Understanding is key! Would take this professor again !!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BIO1005
May 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. Herman forgot what was happening in each class. Then tests us on stuff she never mentioned. This happened at least 4 times during the class. She brings up her bad reviews every class in an attempt to spot who's leaving them. For some reason she constantly looked me as if I was the culprit. Here is my actual review Mrs. Herman.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BSC1005
Grade: F
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible teacher! I am a straight A student and even this class was hard! Her homework load is a lot & the tests are more than 80 questions long!She believe you should study 60hours per week to pass her class! I asked for help & stayed after for tutoring and it still didnt help! She would never give back your graded tests so u never new what u got

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: C+
May 3, 2019
Would take again

Professor H really cares for her students. She will always encourage her students to come to office hours if you needs help on anything. Every week there is quizzes and you take four exams. The quizzes replaces lowest exam & extra credit questions are on exam. Her exams are worded weird. Provides study guides. Professor Hermann is amazing teacher!

Test heavy
Caring
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: B+
May 19, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed this Professor, I was failing at first but I began going to her office hours and making flash cards to study and it saved my grade! You will have to work for the grade. The only thing I didnt like was that she never posted grades, and sometimes had trick questions. Great Professor though, she really cares about her students!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO1005
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2019
Would take again

I took Professor Hermann in the spring semester and she's amazing. She's funny and can keep the class following along with her lectures. To pass her class it's important to read her powerpoints and the textbook outside of class. Always bring your textbook to class. She doesn't give a lot of homework, and if you skip a quiz you can't make it up.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BSC1005
Grade: D
Sep 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lisa is very interesting professor. I was almost in her office everyday trying to comprehend what she was teaching. However she is a very messy lecturer. Her notes will be everywhere. There are times where she will lecture and then stop herself to tell us that it was for another class. Lots of quizzes, no canvas, your whole grade is a mystery too

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Sep 25, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. H is one of the best professors on campus. She cares for her students and only wants the best for them by offering so many things to help boost their grade. She's very detailed in her teaching by covering every important detail that will be on the test. Never be afraid to ask her a question she loves to help. Easy A if you apply yourself.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: C
Nov 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Frankly she acted like she cared, but she didn't. She doesn't use canvas. The tests were hard and had stupid questions that made no sense and tricks you. I wouldn't recommend at ALL.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor, such a sweetheart.

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Great person and really cares about your grade, maybe even more than you do yourself. Her tests are super tricky but she gives you tons of extra credit. I did not enjoy her teaching at all and it was sorta all over the place. Just know that EVERYTHING she says in class is fair game for a test or quiz. You must work hard for your grade in the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

She is definitely a great professor but she will make you work for your grade, in order to pass you have to pay attention at all times and she uses her lectures on tests a lot. Her tests are difficult along with quizzes due to the mix-up in wording, but she teaches you what you need to know. If you put in the effort and focus great class.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

Study every powerpoint given, read the textbook pages she assigns (all you need are a couple of pages, don't buy the textbook), participate in class and you'll be okay! Lab report and worksheets due after every lab. She doesn't input the grades in CANVAS and your grade will be mostly calculated using your exam scores. Understanding and amicable!

Accessible outside class
So many papers
2.0
5.0
BCS1010
Feb 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. H, while an amazing lady outside of class... her lectures were everywhere. I couldn't keep up, at one lecture we were in chapter 4, and in the next we were in chapter 12. None of her PowerPoints were organized. Everything that she says in class is important, and will most likely be on the next quiz or test.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2020
Would take again

amazing professor

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hermann lives and breathes biology. She breaks the subject down and lets you record the lecture if needed. The subject itself can be very hard and the textbook can be hard to understand so the lecture is a big help. She doesn't assign a lot of assignments so the test are very important. She holds study groups a couple days before the test

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hermann really cares about her students. She is very passionate about biology, and it definitely shows. She teaches you everything you need to know for the tests & quizzes. She is also always available to help students during her office hours. Ive learned so much from her. Great professor! Highly recommended :)

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. H is a very unorganized professor. We were behind what seemed like the entire semester. The class is only graded based off of your tests scores, but your quizzes can be averaged together to replace the lowest one. Although she may be very rude, she does care about helping students learn the material during the study sessions. Very specific!!

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
BSC1010
May 7, 2020
Would take again

Professor has really good lectures. Does give quizzes throughout the semester, they aren't too difficult if you study. Also gives reviews for the exams and help sessions before the exams. Would recommend!

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BSC1010
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2020
Would take again

I took Mrs.H for 2 semesters in a row and wish I could take her with me throughout my entire college career. Her passion for biology and methods of teaching clicked with me in a way that never has for any other class. She gives you more than enough opportunities and material to get an A. She cares more than any other professor out there.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2020
Would take again

I had Professor Hermann for the Fall 2019 semester and I LOVED HER. Best professor I could ask for. Professor Hermann is extremely caring. She is willing to bend over backwards for you to grasp a concept but if YOU are willing to make that effort. Her exams aren't "hard" you have to learn how to READ. She is very specific. However, It teaches you !

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2020
Would take again

Professor Hermann is probably the best biology professor I've ever had. Pay attention to the lectures and take tons of notes and you'll have no problem with the study guide which is basically the test. There is a textbook but I never touched it. Perfect attendance gets you five extra points on final course grade. Loves to teach and help learn

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mrs. H is overall a really nice lady, but she isnt the best Professor. She was very unorganized, and lectures were all over the place. She seems to think all of her students to learn how to read instructions. She had a lot of trick questions on her quizzes, and even an entire quiz that made you pick wrong answers just to check and see if you read.

Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Mrs.H is the best professor I have had so far, she cares about her students so much and will go above and beyond for them. You have to put real effort into her class and she also goes into DEPTH about the subjects, but this prepares you if you plan to take higher level biology classes.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is all over the place. She was unorganized and sloppy. She also took months to enter in grades so I did not even know if I was going to pass until after the semester ended.

5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: B+
Feb 24, 2021
Would take again

Great professor! Graded by unit tests, but if you do poorly on a test she will use your quiz average as a replacement. The quizzes are used for that sole purpose and cannot harm your grade. Lectures are information packed so attendance is important, she uses stories in her lectures to help you connect the information, to real-life scenarios.

Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
BSC1005
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Herrman is a very nice person, but she is all over the place with her lectures. There's no communication with her students; her syllabus isn't correct, she hasn't put in any grades throughout the whole semester, which isn't fair to the students. She never tells you when quizzes are.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: F
Apr 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Nice person, lousy professor. All semester long, she did not post grades. Test did not follow lectures. I studied more than I ever have before and my reward was an F.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
BSC1005
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Mrs. H is great! She is caring and she wants you to be successful. However, this is not an easy class. It is by far one of the toughest classes I've ever taken. The questions are tricky so you really need to understand them. But one thing I recommend is to attend her study sessions or her office hours. It would help you a lot with the exam.

Caring
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Lovely lady, very funny, not a lovely teacher. I took her for biology, but the tests & quizzes feature English & Grammar questions. Would be fine if the questions weren't grammatically incorrect. A lot of trick "gotcha" questions too. Told our class that we wouldn't even find a job at McDonald's, which is the day I decided to leave. Don't recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: B-
Nov 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The lectures had absolutely nothing to do with the exams. I studied and studied and kept getting mediocre grades because of her lack of teaching. I wouldnt recommend unless you want to teach yourself majority of the things, she is pretty nice but the entire class is based on quizzes and exams no assignments.

5.0
4.0
BSC1010-103
Feb 28, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. H has been by far one of my most favorite professors. Her lectures are really detailed and she makes sure youll understand and never forget. She cares a lot for her students and is always there to help. She may be slow at putting in grades but its easy to keep track of them. Im looking forward to taking another class with her.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
1.0
5.0
BSC1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 22, 2022

This professor will often make a question tricky by replacing a true statement with just one false term. Watch out for this, she does this purposely. Lectured heavy, however the lectures are monotoned and usually have NOTHING to do with the test/quizzes. This professor ONLY assigns quizzes/tests. If you fail any of the tests, you will fail. Beware

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2022
Would take again

This professor not only teaches you the subject but makes sure you UNDERSTAND the material. Exams can be tricky at first but she words them in a way to check your understanding of the material. She is very fair and will help you as much as possible to make sure you pass the course. She is very entertaining and funny! 100% would recommend her!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BSC1010
Grade: B
Apr 8, 2022
Would take again

Professor Hermann has made me love science again. She will take the time with you to be able to help you understand the material. By far an outstanding professor, truly out does herself. I encourage anyone who is possibly struggling with science to please take her class. Professor Hermann creates handouts, and has quizzes that will only help you.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: F
Apr 28, 2022

Take a different professor, would not recommend. Unfair Grading

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
BCS1010
Sep 3, 2022

Her quizzes are worded in a way that WILL make you most likely not do great. There's no assignments for this class, just graded off of the exams and quizzes. During the quizzes, and of her true/false statements will have one word off and you'll get it wrong. PLEASE study because this class will be hard without the help.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
BCS1010
Grade: A-
Oct 27, 2022
Would take again

Overall good professor, but be careful of trick questions on tests. In this class, if you do not do well on tests, it is hard to get a good grade.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BCS1010
Oct 27, 2022

Professor H was by far the worst professor I have ever had. She makes her test and quizzes much harder than they need to be and give a TON of trick questions. She is awful at explaining things had let a certain student in our class assign work. She does pick favorites, and it is very obvious. She does not follow her syllabus and often changes it.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

My class was affected by Hurricane Ian and was forced to a live online format, something Prof. Hermann has expressed her dislike for. Struggles with canvas, but wonderful professor and really cares about her students. If you do as she says you will get an A. If you are not a good quiz and test taker, AVOID her class. Bad online amazing in person!

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: C-
Dec 4, 2022

please do not take her class, she grades just on test and quizzes, while also taking forever to grade them. all her quizzes and test are worded to make you fail and are full or trick questions.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2022

Honestly, try to choose a different professor. Prof. Hermann is a very kind person but not a very good instructor. There is NO assignments it is all tests and quizzes so if you score low on most of them there will be nothing else to average your grade with. She does not answer emails and just reads off of a PowerPoint to "lecture".

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
BSC1010
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Your performance in this class is determined by your participation. This is the ONLY professor I've ever met who truly helps and cares about her students. You will LEARN in this class. If you don't understand or are having difficulty, ASK HER! Go to office hours! Participate in class! Don't complain about a poor grade if you don't put in the effort

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2022

Ms. Hermann is a good person and knows a lot about the subject. She is willing to help you whenever you need it. However, she rarely responds to emails and makes many excuses for herself but does not excuse other students if they slip up. She has very tricky questions on her tests. Do not take her if you are a bad test taker.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: A-
Jan 11, 2023

In my opinion, this professor made biology a subject I will forever dislike. I feel as if I was scarred by her trick questions that were misspelled. I have a problem understanding questions since words flip around in my head so please DO NOT TAKE her class if you have difficulty understanding science. Don'ttake this classif youhavealearningproblem.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2023

Professor Hermann really has a love for her students and the subject but her failing health and test/quiz heavy class makes what should be the best biology class into the worst. I really wish she would retire as much as I did enjoy her as a person, as a professor a lot is to be desired

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
BSC1105
Grade: C
Apr 11, 2023

I took her for BIO 1 AND 2 + lab. She makes sure that the questions on her tests are tricky, You need to read the book CAREFULLY! None of her lectures help or explain what's on the test. You need to teach yourself everything, Lab and lecture had a syllabus and we didn't follow them at all, both classes didn't align with content.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BCS1010
Grade: C+
May 8, 2023
Would take again

She's incredibly caring and explains things very well

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: A-
May 14, 2023

This is an extremely difficult class. The only thing that count towards your grade are exams. These exams are made to trick you and dont actually test your knowledge. e: she incorrectly spells words in t/f questions. She also often grades exams incorrectly, or loses them. My final grade was based off 3 exam grades. There was supposed to be 6.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: C
Oct 17, 2023

to be successful in this class, you need to teach yourself. get ready for back to back quizzes and exams with purposely tricky wording to confuse students; answers being change midway through exams/quizzes and barely to no teaching, all she does is read PowerPoints. most people fail her class because she basically designs the class to be failed.

Tough grader
Inspirational
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2023
Would take again

Im taking her for BSC1011 +Lab . Decent professor. She just forgets a lot of things which makes it difficult to really understand the structure of the class. She gives a bunch of extra credit opportunities which is always appreciated. Her exams are somehow easier than her quizzes. Just make sure you put the time in to study and you'll do fine.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
BCS1010
Dec 4, 2023

This professor is friendly and caring, but sometimes she starts her exams early and does not excuse you even if you get there on time. Another thing about her exams is that they are difficult to understand because she draws some of the questions, and in small words, she is not a good artist. She also messes up the answers.

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
bsc1011
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2024

Taking this professor was a needlessly stressful experience. The professor is a sweet lady and seems like she cares about the students however she is very scattered and does not seem very knowledgeable. Many people in my class had her in earlier semesters and loved her, however they noted extreme shifts in her teaching style and class to the worst.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 19, 2024

I do think she cares about her students in her way but I did not like her way of teaching. Her lectures are just her reading PowerPoints that you could just have done yourself. I don't feel that she covered the topics well and the only way you are graded is with quizzes and exams.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2024
Would take again

I loved this professor, really made me love science. Her class is graded on only tests and quizzes but she does give extra credit opportunities. Test questions were not difficult or complex, everything is always multiple choice. She is a very acring person and understandable, oveall one of my favorite calsses, really felt like I learned so much.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO1005
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 15, 2024

She seems nice enough but her lectures were only her reading from largely unhelpful powerpoints and the only way you were graded were a couple of tests

Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
BSC1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2024

Nice at the beginning, but later she started taking jabs at us for being lazy and not understanding the material during lectures while praising her own teaching skills. Only one assignment outside of tests and quizzes which is also extra cred. Makes us buy textbook and we never use it besides looking at pictures. Overall would not take again.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hermann's classes helped me learn about biology and life itself. While her quizzes and exams were the only graded assignments, I enjoyed her classes. I'm not good at science but she broke things down to life examples and made it easy for me to understand. She is funny and caring, endlessly telling us to go to her for help.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024

she's caring and wants to help but it's definitely a her way or the highway type of class. her main learning tool, while she does use the designated biology textbook are these crazy powerpoints that look like they were written kinda "in the moment" by her with no actual structure or learnability. you get 5 tests with no other grades to lean on.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: B+
Oct 23, 2024
Would take again

Very kind and caring and always open to help during office hours. Quizzes are difficult, but she makes sure you really know the topic if you take the time to visit or email her and ask.

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 31, 2024

Do not take her! She purposely tries to trick you on quizzes and exams especially on t/f. If a word is spelled wrong she considers the answer false. She also keeps changing exams because she messes up on them. She needs to retire already I have no idea why FSW keeps her employed. Yes she cares but it's time to let it go

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 7, 2024

AVOID taking this professor!!!.She often makes quizzes/exams more confusing than necessary. She's forgets information and often makes last-minute corrections, resulting in changes to quizzes and exams,WHILE you are taking them.There is a huge lack of organization.Her methods and approach make learning unnecessarily challenging and confusing.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
bsc1011
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 12, 2024

While she seems to care about her students, her tests and quizzes are needlessly confusing with lots of spelling errors, and often, she needs to make changes to them while students take them. She tends to try to trick students with T/F questions, and when this is brought up, she lectures the class about how we need to read carefully.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
BIOLOGY
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hermann can be tough sometimes, her quizzes and exams are made to where you read it wrong and get it wrong. She does tricky wording to confuse people. Sometimes she cancels classes because she gets sick easily. Overall, just build a relationship with her. She is a great professor but she wants you to understand biology so it's a challenge

Tough grader
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

This is a professor who truly cares about her students. She takes her time to explain the material, but it is the student's job to study, do her study guides and take notes. I really enjoyed her class.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hermann's classes can be tricky, but she cares and wants us to succeed. Her PowerPoints are a bit scattered, but engaging with the material and using resources like unstuck study made all the difference. The exams have some quirks, but putting in the work pays off.

5.0
3.0
BIO1010
Grade: B+
Jun 25, 2025
Would take again

She explained things super simply! Some things I struggled with in chem and my lab classes she explained better than those professors. She also highly encourages us to visit office hours if we need any help. Just take good notes during lectures and review the slides if you need to and you should do fine.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A+
Aug 25, 2025
Would take again

She was super nice!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
BCS1010
Grade: D
Oct 23, 2025

not too kind, a little passive aggressive. and not a good professor if you struggle in a school setting. definitely picks favorites over the smarter students.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
BCS1010
Grade: B-
Oct 28, 2025

Said no pop quizzes and that were going to follow the syllabus. Said only 5 quiz and 5 exam. Changed it to 10 quizzes and 5 of them add up to a exam mid semester, taken at random times. Test/quiz always has mistakes Ex: Missed an entire page of questions for one copy and marked it wrong. Practically had to teach myself. But does care about students

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
BCS1010
Grade: B
Oct 31, 2025
Would take again

Please don't listen to these reviews. TAKE HER! Although the reviews are right about her trying to purposefully make us get questions wrong on the quizzes/tests, she's a good professor and ALWAYS tells us to ask questions. She LOVES questions. Her syllabus is a lil messed up tho ngl but bro TAKE HER!

2.0
4.0
BSC1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2025

Caring and kind. However, she is INSANELY disorganized, slow to grade and her tests and quizzes are way too complicated, she is a very nice person but not a good teacher. She often goes on rants and tangents that have nothing to do with the lesson causing us to be self-taught. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
BIO1010
Grade: C-
Nov 20, 2025

While Professor Hermann is sweet, she is just too all over the place. Her exams did not reflect what we went over in class as she would constantly go off on tangents. I tried my hardest, but it didnt seem like what I put in helped. I took notes, made flashcards - but her exams were way too confusing to make sense. Stay away if you value your GPA

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BCS1010
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Professor H can be a bit all over the place in lecture, but can automatically clear anything up during office hours. She cares about her students, and urges them to come to her office hours. She taught me great study habits, ones that helped me consistently get A's on exams. I'll be taking her again next semester, she is so knowledgeable!

EXTRA CREDIT
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Accessible outside class
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