Grades very fairly...funny prof who makes 8 am class tolerable...test questions mostly from notes so definitely come to class

Great teacher full of energy. One of my most favorite classes in all of college.

Enthusiastic teacher. Lecture was never boring, but tests are VERY hard (tricky). Go to class, and study hard, it is worth it.

Very funny and extremely intelligent, her class was so much fun to attend and you learn so much, and you have a great time doing it! Plus, the required lab has to be the best lab I have taken here at UNC. If you can take this class with her, do it!

probably my favorite class i've taken at unc. cramer is an effective teacher, the book is great. the lab rocks a lot and really helps your grade out. the only sticking point is the exams: to describe them as difficult is an understatement. study hard and you'll do well.

Dedicated students will learn and succeed in this class. Very interesting subject matter. She's an entertainer. The tests are very tricky multiple choice, but the lab grade and the homework will boost your grade. She does curve fairly. You can get an A- if you apply yourself. Diligent lecture notes are more important than the book.

Absolutely loved this class. The lab rocks and Cramer is by far the funniest prof you will have at UNC. The exams are difficult though, study hard and an A is definitely in your reach.

Great class. She's pretty funny in lecture and very nice if you meet with in office hours. She is tuff and the class is fairly demanding but if you keep up with it good grades aren't hard to make.

Awesome teacher, really hard class but really actually worth it, lectures are actually interesting...def take her class....She's "Fabulous" :)

This class was pretty hard, but she was so interesting that it made it easy to listen and keep up. As long as you go to class it's possible to get a decent grade. Definitely take this class because she's interesting and makes it fun; it's definitely easier to learn that way.

Dr. Cramer is a very effective teacher. The content of this class was medium in difficulty (if you're familiar with Bio classes) but we covered a wide variety of topics at a fast pace. Keeping up with the material is very important and going to class and doing well on the "clicker" questions is key. Don't sweat the exams, just study hard!

She is an amazing professor. Her test are difficult, but the remaining assignments/labs in the course compensate for her tests. Even if you perform mediocre on the test, an "A" is still very much possible!

Best teacher ever! The class is very fast paced and there is a lot of information but it is very interesting and she makes it easy to understand. She is very helpful and responsive to questions. I loved her class!

Dr. Cramer knows her stuff and is entertaining in lecture. But the class is HARD and the tests are confusing (all multiple choice/matching). Lab is easy. Definitely requires a lot of studying for a good grade. No paper. Opportunity for extra credit.

Dr. Cramer is just amazing; she is undoubtedly the best professor I had at UNC. She is extremely passionate about what she teaches and very willing to help students out. She embodies what for me is the perfect Carolina professor, as she has a great passion for teaching and loves to reach students. Take her class, it will be worth your time.

Love love love Dr. Cramer! She truly enjoys the material and makes me want to come to class! That being said, she's not easy at all and she talks really fast. Overall, go to class, watch the animations, and go over her outlines and you'll do just fine! She's also really nice in office hours and really wants to help you do well.

Took this class post-bac while working and this class was not easy. Dr. Cramer's enthusiasm and passion for the subject and her students made it a pleasant experience. She was always happy to talk with anyone if you made an appointment and give you advice on how to do better in her class.

Dr. Cramer is hilarious and makes the class super fun. She speaks very fast but records all her lectures. With that said, you should still go to class. Her tests are very thorough so you MUST study early Didnt know anything about micro and now I love it. She is really passionate and really knows her stuff. Definitely one of my favorite professors.

Dr. Cramer is funny and she talks super fast. She does record all her lectures, but the quality is not great. Don't get lazy in her class! You should review her material everyday no kidding. Her tests are extremely thorough you should study a week (or more) in advance. She curves the final. The final almost made me cry so STUDY I'M TELLING YOU

Dr. Cramer is an awesome person. She definitely loves what she teaches and it shows. However, She speaks super fast during lectures and at times, her power points are not very helpful. She does record her lectures, but they are not of the best quality. She is available to go over exams and help you with questions that you have. Be prepared to study

Dr. Cramer's Medical Micro class is tough, but WELL WORTH TAKING. I learned so much. Paying attention and constantly reading and reviewing the lectures and powerpoints is crucial. But the lectures are entertaining, she's very funny, and you will really have to work for your grade

I wouldn't say that the tests are dificult, but covers lots of material. Just sudy in advance, and you will be fine. She also just started using Doceri to record her lecture, so if you miss a class, or need to review some materials, it's helpful to go back. She's also very willing to help, bc on test days she runs up and down to answer questions.

I loved Dr. Crammer! She really cares about students, this was probably my favorite class i have taken so far. If you put in work, you should see results. This by no means that this class is a walk in the park. You still have to study the lectures and outlines religiously! She also curves tests!!! A first ever for me lol.

I LOVE Dr. Cramer. Her lectures are intense and packed, but she records all of them. Read the textbook, watch the animations, read the Sakai forum. She curves her exams. She is SO awesome and supportive in office hours. She's not easy, but her class is doable if you have the time. She made me fall in love with the subject. TAKE HER!

Dr. Cramer is phenomenal. This class was the hardest I have ever taken. The material isn't really difficult, but there is SO much to cover. However, Cramer is kind, encouraging, and is one of the best teachers I have ever had. It's one of the most relevant classes you'll ever take, but you have to be really dedicated if you want a B- or better.

Dr. Cramer is a fantastic teacher. Microbiology is by far my favorite course taken at Carolina. I find that I am never very good at multiple choice tests, but hers, I felt like, leveled the playing field for good test takers and those who are willing to work hard. And micro 251 lab was light years better than any other lab offered at Carolina.

Amazing professor. Class is definitely challenging, but if you put in the work, your grades will reflect it. The people below are complaining too much; you're at Carolina, expect difficult classes. If you do poorly on a test, Dr. Cramer will literally go over it with you question by question in office hours. Study the outlines thoroughly, and read!

Since this is a prerequisite for many professional schools, expect to do the work. Too many students complain about the rigor of the class, but honestly, the class will make you a better healthcare provider in the end. For all it's worth, those complaining can at least have a chance to change their academic path if they can't handle micro.

Dr. Cramer truly cares about both microbiology and her students. I did not think that I would like this class at all, but thoroughly enjoyed it because of her. You do have to put in a lot of work to get the grade you want, but she is more than willing to help you in any way she can. Just read, use the outlines, and start studying early!

Yes, you do have to memorize an irrational amount of info. The tests are extremely difficult and specific. Lectures repeat all you need to memorize (outlines). Go to office sign up hours, because she is the most generous prof. and only makes the class extremely hard bc she cares about your long term memorization that will help in grad/nurs/etc.

One of the hardest but most interesting classes I've taken. You have to work and dedicate a lot of time to studying outside class, but it is doable. I enjoyed lab, wasn't hard and was applicable to class material. She records her lectures and uses polleverywhere. Always curves at least 2 points. Dry humor but very smart professor.

I love Dr. Cramer and this class! This class was definitely one of the most time consuming/hardest classes I've taken at UNC, but by far the most worthwhile. So much of what we learn is applicable to our lives/futures as health care professionals. She cares so much about micro and her students and is super easy to talk to. Definitely recommend!!

This class isn't a walk in the park. You have to work for your grade and you have to study at least 2 weeks before the exam! Go to office hours and SI/PM sessions. The content gets better as you go along, but honestly the exams aren't as hard as people say they are as long as you know everything 100%, forwards and backwards. Listen to lectures!!

Dr. Cramer did a decent job teaching this course. There is A LOT of detailed material you have to learn but all the homework assignments help you learn it more in depth. Lectures can be very scattered and fast paced. This is definitely a class you have to work hard for your grade, but I enjoyed learning the material.

Dr. Cramer is great! Micro was hard, but that's kind of obvious because it's micro at UNC. Micro is do-able, don't freak out, just stay on top of the material. I actually did best on the final. All the lecture material is accessible outside class too, so it's ok when Lori gets off track during lecture. Micro was my favorite class last semester!

Absolutely love Dr. Cramer. She is very passionate and very knowledgable! I was terrified of this class and the horror stories I had previously heard about. I studied weekly and attended each SI session for further help and reinforce the material. This class is NOT impossible and I recommend this class to those not even on the pre health track!

I loved this class. people complain the tests are tricky, but they are not tricky. They are rather simple. I think people are overly interpreting the questions. She really cares about her students. you should go to her office hours. at least study 2 weeks ago. recommend the class. go to the class since polleverywhere questions are provided everyday

I have never seen a professor as excited about the subject material or more determined to help her students succeed. The class was the most challenging I've ever taken, but the difficulty is unavoidable, reasonable, and material is interesting. You will succeed by using every resouce and studying every day. Do not underestimate it, and have fun.

I am in Dr. Cramer's class right now & I just have to say she is the most hard working & caring professor I've ever had. Yes, the class is difficult & time consuming, but the material is so interesting & applicable to real life it makes studying worthwhile. Her exams are NOT tricky! You have all of the resources you need to be successful.

Dr. Cramer is a superstar. She goes above & beyond to try to be relatable, accessible, & make sure students learn the material. If you go to class, do the homework, & read - this is a very reasonable class. She's funny & has thought up fun assignments to further engage students - they're not as hard/time-consuming as they initially seem.

Amazing professor. Initially, I was terrified to take this class, having heard about how difficult MCRO is. However, Dr. Cramer made this my favorite class. The class has been restructured to include extra credit and fun projects. If you read the textbook and re-listen to her lectures, you will be fine. Truly inspirational. I'm sad that it's over..

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Cramer. She is literally the best professor I've ever had and I 150% recommend her. Read the book, answer the learning objectives, listen to her lectures, go to her office hours, and you're golden!

Dr. Cramer such a friendly person, but her class is VERY difficult. Lectures are helpful because she tells you what to focus on, but her exams are literally verbatim from the textbook. If you actually do the readings and the learning objectives, you will be golden in this class (speaking from experience)! Lab is fun and really easy.

I LOVED this class! Dr. Cramer really values feedback from her students and completely reworked how she teaches the class this semester because of past complaints. You definitely have to put in effort because it is a lot of material to digest. But if you're dedicated to truly understanding the concepts, she will do everything she can for you!

I disagree with some. Even if you study your brains out, this class is difficult. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT, because you will need it! Cramer is fine, but she ADDS a lot of key info during her lectures that is NOT in the book, so record the lectures and listen to them again. She talks very fast. I learned a lot, but her tests aren't easy.

Dr. Cramer is very passionate about Microbiology and she cares about every student. This class is difficult with a lot of homework and reading, but that is what the class material is about and Dr. Cramer tries her best to help every student. I recommend going to her office hours as she is a great person to talk to!

Lorraine is honestly a gem. There is a lot of reading for the homework but she provides learning objectives that she uses to make the test questions. Very important to fill these out while reading. Her exams are very straightforward but requires studying ahead of time due to the large amount of material.

Dr. Cramer is by far the best professor I've ever had. Dr. Cramer is very knowledgeable and truly cares about the students taking her class. Yes, the class is extremely difficult due to the amount of material covered and some of topics discussed. However, put in the work and an A is attainable in this class. Not to mention you get to learn so much.

I absolutely loved Dr. Cramer! She's very goofy and the class is very interesting. It was one of the harder classes I've taken at UNC, but if you really put the work in, it's doable. My advice would be to do the learning objectives then add EVERYTHING she says in lecture to your notes because what she says always comes up on exams.

She's a GREAT professor who cares about her students, she even gave a take-home quiz and multiple retries on another quiz. Pay super close attention, 70% of what she says during lecture will show up on the quiz (annotate your PPT slides with whatever she says, I promise it's helpful!!). She gives you all the tools you need to succeed.

This class is HARD, but Dr. C makes it clear what you need to know. It's organized well, & if you go to class & do the GRQs/hmwk you'll be ok. You HAVE to read to do well! Definitely go to office hours &/or peer mentor sessions. Bkgnd in immunology would help a lot but not necessary.

The material is super interesting, and Dr. Cramer is great. You really have to work for the grade here- it is definitely the most time-consuming course I've ever taken. Read the textbook!!!, and write down everything she says in lecture bc it is on exams. I don't recommend taking it alongside other hard science courses. Doable if you work for it!

I loved Dr. Cramer--she's hilarious and pretty understanding, too. You definitely have to work hard in this class. Be sure to take notes throughout class because she will always include very specific concepts from lectures on exams. If you do the readings/homework and take notes it's not impossible.

Dr. Cramer's class is very difficult. Thankfully... she goes over the topics several times before the exams. The lectures can be disorganized because she frequently goes down a rabbit hole but if you go to peer mentor sessions they help organize her thoughts and then it is much easier to follow during lecture.

Dr Cramer is a really engaging and enthusiastic professor. Her lectures are pretty good and you can tell she knows her stuff, although she is slightly unorganized. Exams were nightmarish but she curved them significantly. She is really caring outside of class. Overall would recommend!

If you need to take Micro, she is the best professor. I would say she is the best professor I had at UNC. While it was also one of the harder classes I've taken, it wasn't because it was unfair but just the material is tough. She is super engaging and cares for you as a student. I and my wife still use her material in our careers

Amazing professor, very caring & enthusiastic. Many complain about her, but she is honestly super fair, there is just a large amount of material to know. I didn't find the material difficult, just a lot to know. Fav bio class so far. She will talk to you forever in office hours and wants to see you succeed.

Dr. Cramer is fun, so sweet, and does want to see you succeed, especially if you take the time to ask! That said, the way she words exams is extremely tricky & confusing. I got a 99 on the lab final & walked out of the OPEN NOTE lecture final crying. Even if you understand the material, you can find yourself very lost on the exams.

I loved Dr. Cramer, she was very funny/engaging and was always available to answer any possible questions, especially before exams. The exams were very difficult but she made the expectations clear and gave us all the tools we needed to succeed as well as curved every exam, as long as you put enough time into the assignments and study it's not bad.

If you do the anki, do the GLRs before class, and just genuinely apply yourself, the class is not that hard. Cramer is super nice, ESPECIALLY if you make an effort to get her to know you. She does a great job of explaining the content and if you do the GLRs before class it is so easy to understand.

One of the coolest classes I've taken. Do Anki decks, keep up with GRQs, and show up to lecture, and you won't get less than a 95% on exams. She can be a lil scattered at times, but her passion for her subject is evident, and she works really hard to make things interesting and relevant. I'd take another class with Dr. Cramer any day!

DEFINITELY A HARD CLASS. Don't get me wrong. I would recommend studying 2 weeks in advance of every midterm because there is so much material and the exams are very tough. That said, Dr. Cramer is a very very kind person and is absolutely lovely and accessible in office hours.

Dr. Cramer is one of my favorite professors at UNC! She is so sweet and really cares about her students and wants you to succeed. I highly suggest going to office hours and the SI sessions!! Although, the class is still hard and moves pretty fast. There is a TON of information to know. But getting a good grade is still doable!

Dr. Cramer is very funny during lecture, and makes an hour and 15 minute lecture very engaging. The course is exam heavy as the three exams (2 exams and final exam) are worth 72% of your final grade. If you complete your guided learning questions, take good notes, and do anki, you will do fine in this class.

Professor Cramer genuinely cares about you and wants you to succeed. Compared to my other STEM classes, I really enjoyed this one, despite being scared to take it from the reviews on here. She is a very good lecturer and is very passionate about the material she is teaching. She curved all of our tests as well.

She does care deeply for her students and you get that sense when you come into her office hours. She is a funny lecturer. The best way to stay on top of the class is to stay on top of your GLQs and rewatch the lectures!! After class print out the blank GLQ & treat it like a quiz to refresh your memory. She & her TAs are accessible through Piazza.

I was scared going into this class because of her other reviews but I can truly say that she is an amazing professor and if you study and stay on top of the material you can definitely get an A. I have struggled in other science classes at UNC but Dr. Cramer does a good job on explaining content in a clear way. I would definitely recommend her!

Professor Cramer is an engaging lecturer who makes the material interesting. While the exams are challenging, completing the guided learning questions and using Anki and Unstuck AI for study prep can help you succeed. Overall, it's a tough but worthwhile class.

This professor is hilarious, sure, sometimes she is a little disorganized and maybe a little insane, but I enjoyed her class. She made every lecture fun, and I could tell she really cared about the material and wanted us to do well.

Don't listen to the bad reviews. Dr. Cramer is the absolute best STEM professor at UNC. Yes, this class is a lot of information, and it requires a LOT of studying. But you can tell Dr. Cramer cares about her students and wants them to do well. Go to her office hours and STUDY!

MCRO is a difficult class, you need to listen to lectures and study to do well but I believe I was given more than enough resources to be successful. I personally found the lectures super interesting which helped. I also found the content to be pretty basic - there is just A LOT of it. Do not be afraid of Dr. Cramer! She was awesome!

Her exams are EXTREMELY memorization based. I love a good application based test and these are not that so they were very difficult for me. ANKI is your best friend. And so is Dr. Cramer. So sweet in office hours, will give you fist bumps for questions you got right on the exam, etc. MCRO is hard, and needs a LOT of time but it is worth it.

This is a HARD class, but an A/A- is obtainable. It really is just all memorization, but it is A LOT of information, so keep up with Anki, organism cards, and go to SI sessions! I LOVE Cramer and she really does care about what she's teaching, but honestly, she can be a bit frazzled at times. Still, the resources are there for you to succeed.

Dr. Cramer is one of the best professors I have had at UNC! Mirro is content-heavy, but not as difficult as people say. The exams are primarily based on simple memorization and consist of multiple-choice, select-all, and fill-in-the-blank questions. As long as you keep up with the assignments (which there are a lot of) you will be fine!

If you want to succeed in this class you have to WORK for it. MCRO is VERY difficult and requires a lot of discipline if you want to do well. DO ANKI EVERYDAY!! It will help you A LOT. Anyways, overall, the class was good and Dr. Cramer cares a lot about her students.

Dr Cramer is great professor but her class is definitely hard! Beware there is a lot of information and it is easy to fall behind. Keep up with readings, Anki, and make sure to pay attention in class, she hints what will be on the exam sometimes. Exams are mainly memorization and covers every single thing she gives you. The lab is fun too!

This class was crazy hard, but Dr. Cramer always seemed to make an effort to make it a little easier. Every exam is curved by like 5 pts. The content and lab are super interesting, but there is a LOT of content. Lectures can be hectic, we fell behind a lot, but she took content we didn't get to off the exam. Stay engaged, you'll do fine!

Dr. Cramer is overall a very sweet and funny professor. We did fall behind in class sometimes, but the exams were easy as long as you studied everything that was gone over in the lecture. She tells you what you need to know for the exams and the Anki and Organism Cards are good resources to study. It was also very nice that she curved.

Dr. Cramer is caring but lecture heavy professor, I took this as a junior and thought it was comparable to bio 103 and 220 level of difficult. She always curves 4-5 points on exams at least. Very fair exams. Study organisms the most and rewatch lectures in depth! go to her office hours to review exams. do GLQs but hunt and gather for answers.