2.7

Malgorzata Wilk-Blaszczak

Biology - University of Texas at Arlington

2.7
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
128
Reviews
2.7
Quality
3.9
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

47%

Would Retake

128

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What Students Say

Quite possibly the worst professor i've encountered at UTA

BIOL3442 - 1.0 rating

Her grading is also HORRIBLE especially on the project assignments

CELLPHYS - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

41%

Textbook Required

57%

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Reviews (128)
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BIOL3301
Dec 11, 2006

freakin hard tests and Final......

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BIOL3301
Dec 22, 2006

She is the meanest professor ever. Sorry to say that. She is arrogant, rude, and not approchable. She doesnt curve at all. Her test questions are ambiguous and are hard.

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BIOL3344
Dec 23, 2006

Not helpful. rude and cannot communicate what is important. she will take attendance occassionally, i'm guessing for extra credit. her first test was easy, but the last few were extremely confusing and tricky. if you can help it, don't take her.

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CELLPHYS
Jan 6, 2007

very mean!!!...wont understand anything she teaches...wont feel like coming to class...just study on ur own..thats better!!! but she does take surpirse attandence ..anyway horrible experience!!

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BIOL3301
Aug 28, 2007

Hard Teacher but good, she is a little rude when you go see her in her office hours. But still was helpful. One good thing I would have to say is that to do well in her class you have to know the material backwards and forwards, she will throw every curve possible. Personally, I truely enjoyed the challenged and will take her again for endo.

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BIOL3301
Sep 8, 2007

She is extremely difficult, if you don't study. All her questions came word for word from her powerpoints! I learned a great deal and I thought she was brilliant! She really is not too friendly but I almost felt like I was one of her favorites because I studied my butt off! If you want to actually learn something in college then take her class.

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BIOL3301
Sep 25, 2008

She is the rudest, most arrogant teacher i have ever met, it is one of the absoulte most hardest classes i have ever taken and no respect what so ever for her students. If you are ready to face challenges and have nothign better to do but study than take her class b/c she defintiely wants u to do nothing but study study study and than be rude abt i

4.0
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BIOL3301
Jan 24, 2009

You need to study in this class. She is not going to spoon-feed you. She can be a little rude sometimes, but usually it's because people don't listen to her. I've learned quite a bit in her class. She gave us some good advice. Do not take her if you don't like to work for your grade. She wants you to know the material and take responsiblity.

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BIOL3301
Mar 6, 2009

Ive gotta say that I hope anyone who reads these comments takes into account whos writing the review. If someone hates her, they probably didnt study and got an F. If they liked her they probably paid attention and did well. My opinion is that Dr. Wilk is one of the best professors at UTA, but if you dont study you will fail.

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BIOL3301
Mar 7, 2009

Dr. Wilk is a great professor who KNOWS the material she is teaching. This is an UPPER level bio class, so you need to study. She wants us to know the material, and if you take her class, that is what will happen- you WILL learn about cell physiology! I do not know why students are calling her rude, shes the opposite.

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BIOL3301
Apr 9, 2009

She knows the material but she finds it hard to explain to the students.her english pronounciation will kill you and her exams are hard. she also gets pretty angry easily and someone has to remind her to plug her laptop in almost all the class periods.

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PHYS3301
Apr 17, 2009

Excellent teacher. I did poorly on the first test (60) and she recommended me to drop however i stayed and made it thru her class with a B. You will really need to study. Her test are hard but not impossible. I ended up loving her class.

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BIOL3301
Apr 23, 2009

she's quite alright and the others are right. it is a 3000 level course and you have to put in a lot of efforts rather than depending on the professor to spoon feed you. She's not one of the best but she's average.

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BIOL3310
May 8, 2009

Shes a fun person. Knowledgeable, definitely!. I am an Engineering grad student, and had to take a couple of life-science courses as a requirement to graduate and I had a good time with this one. I liked her approach- focusing on teaching students real-world skills, presentations etc. Will surely recommend it if ur ready to put in the work. Cheers

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BIOL3310
May 8, 2009

Really enjoyed this lab-course. Learnt new things and skills to take to work. If ur ready to put-in the hard-work, its gonna be fun!!- and to top it all the TA was pretty cool too. So, what u waiting for?

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BIOL3301
May 11, 2009

she is easy on students. lots of material to cover but she finished it.

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BIOL3301
May 11, 2009

Extremely hard class with tons of material to cover. Teacher seems to have extensive knowledge but a little trouble communicating it to the class. I would take with a light work load as this class takes up alot of your time. But on the lighter side you will learn ALOT!

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BIOL3301
May 11, 2009

This is class have a lot of material to cover. You don't have to show up to lecture to pass the course. The first test is easy, the rest are hard. If you don't have to take the course, then I suggest avoiding it unless you want to challenge yourself.

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BIOL3301
May 11, 2009

She is a very involved teacher, and cares a lot about the quality of education recieved in her class. She will push you hard, and you have to work for your grade. That being said she is tough, her tests are very tricky,difficult, from test 1 up to the final. This class will require a lot of your time but on the up side,you will know the material

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BIOL3301
May 12, 2009

good but not the best. but she can do better

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CELLPHYS
May 12, 2009

Dr. Wilk is probably the hardest teacher I have ever had. The first test was easy, but the last two and the final were very difficult. Take this class only if you have to, and be prepared to study your butt off!

3.0
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BIOL3301
May 12, 2009

She is a very hard techer. the final was 100 questions and she does not curve. There is more studying involved in this class then any other class i have had and i am a junior biology major. She seems to want the class to understand the stuff. You learn alot in this class but i do not suggest taking this class unless you have to.

3.0
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BIOLCELL
May 12, 2009

Difficult class, a lot of material don't take if you don't have a lot of time to devote!

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BIOL3301
May 12, 2009

Hard teacher, but you will learn the material, she cares about how much you learn and her tests are never easy. you will learn a lot from this class

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BIO3301
May 12, 2009

I usually had trouble following the teacher in class and did a lot of work on my own to grasp the material. She seems to be a rather caring and approachable person, but only under the right circumstances. The tests were difficult, but mostly from the notes.

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BIOL3301
May 12, 2009

Very informative professor and class. I learned a lot but had to work hard at it. If you show that you've been working hard and that you care, she's more keen to be helpful.

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BIOL3310
May 13, 2009

one of the best. she cares about her level of teaching. light reading suggestions are great. shes very funny and has an MD. quite an impressive lady and she even made us cake on the day of the final. she always tells us to come by her office. very helpful. im taking another class with her next semester. you gotta study, tests are a little tricky.

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BIOL3310
May 13, 2009

she is good to all student. She wants us to come forward and put our interest on bilogy. she is very good in relating things and gives you all the studying techniques which helps us in our life. i really enjoyed and loved her class.

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BIOL3301
May 14, 2009

She tries hard to convey what she wants you to know through her many examples (several humerous ones, too) and her constant encouragement to ask questions and to research the subject (and related subjects) on your own. Difficult tests, so student must commit to studying hard to get an A.

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BIOL3301
May 14, 2009

There is a lot of material for this course, but it is not impossible. Just be sure not to fall behind in the reading. If you have had a few biology classes (gen bio, micro, physio, etc) prior to taking this class you will do fine! Tests are all mutliple choice, but kind of tricky. There are 3 exams worth 20% and one final for 40%. No curve.

4.0
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BIOL3301
May 14, 2009

Be prepared to study! Tests are hard even when you feel prepared. You will learn a lot in this class. Not easy like I thought it would be.

4.0
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BIOL3315
May 15, 2009

I am not going to lie, Dr. wilk's class is rather difficult. She doesn't curve. However, its a good class to take to prepare for med school. Medical school doesn't give curves and make life easier for us. they force us to think and rely on ourselves for knowledge just as she does. If you're looking for a chanllenge and someone to push you to try yo

4.0
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BIOL3301
May 15, 2009

I accidentally put 3315 i meant 3301. The rating below is for Cell Phys

4.0
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BIOL3301
May 15, 2009

The class is difficult but if you stay on top of the reading and study before tests you'll do fine.

3.0
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BIOLCELP
May 15, 2009

hard hard class, you must know the material. the test questions aren't exactly fair or grammatically correct either, but no class is perfect.

3.0
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CELLPHYS
May 17, 2009

a very hard class, but keep up with the reading, and devote a lot of time and you'll be alright!

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BIOL3301
May 18, 2009

You will work and work to learn the material, not an easy class. She will help point you in the right direction with her lectures, but she is very difficult with her tests.

3.0
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BIOL3315
May 20, 2009

cell phys is kind of fun, but her test is pretty tricky. I have problem understanding her accent sometimes.

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BIOL3301
May 20, 2009

Its all good..... she is alrite... manageable... need to study quite a bit... but results usually not too great....

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BIOL3301
Jul 7, 2009

Dr. Wilk is amazing! She is by far my favorite professor I ever had. She is very challenging and teaches her class what I think would be more like a graduate level class- you pretty much have to do all the research and studying on your own with just a general idea of what she expects from you. Take her if you are a masochist. Otherwise stay away.

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BIOL3301
Dec 9, 2009

Great Instructor, great person.

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BIOL4315
Dec 17, 2009

Dr. Wilk is a fantastic and thought provoking professor. She expects you to research your answers and will challenge you in front of the class. If you are timid, she will encourage you. If you don't understand her accent or her thought, speak up and she will be happy to clarify. If you expect to do well you must speak your mind and be prepared

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BIO4315
Jan 14, 2010

Dr. Wilk is an extremely hard professor but it's for your own benefit. During my four years in college I've learned most from her two classes. I strongly recommend her to anyone who WANTS to learn. She's a well rounded professor that expect her student to go above and beyond. Expect to be mentally challenged!

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BIOLBIOL
Jan 22, 2010

I loved the classes I took with Dr.Wilk she is so cool. She is really an interesting person in her own right much less how incredibly knowledgeable. She makes the concepts really understandable with many analogies. I met her as a professor but would now think of her as a friend.

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BIOL3301
May 10, 2010

I took her for Cell Phys and one thing stands out, SHE WANTS YOU TO REALLY UNDERSTAND THIS STUFF! Not an easy class, you have to really learn how to apply your knowledge from slides to test. Everyone can get a B, but an A is for someone who can apply what they learn.

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BIOL3301
Aug 23, 2010

She is not easy, knows the material wel. Passionate about the subject and teaching. If u want to learn take her class but if u want easy grades do not. I loved her, she encourages you to be a good student and work hard.

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BIOL3302
Oct 4, 2010

Kept up on the latest research. Keeps you thinking on your toes. Very reasonable on grading. The main thing is she wants to make sure you learn no matter how much you "know."

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BIOL2457
Apr 27, 2011

Great professor, really knows her stuff. I would recommend her to anyone. She doesn't try to trick you, very straightforward about what will be on test. Overall a good experience.

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BIOL1300
May 3, 2012

Took her for Nutrition, it was her "rookie" year teaching the class. Hardly helpful, talked to our class as if we were in children. Not very prepared, for OUR CLASS.

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BIOL3301
Jun 6, 2012

Although Dr.Wilk is fully prepared to teach this class, her teaching style is not the best.She came off as arrogant and did not positively encourage her students to be interested in the subject.The material in the class is not difficult if you have some knowledge of bio and anatomy.However I would not take her class again simply due to her attitude

3.0
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HEED1301
Nov 12, 2012

Somtimes the class seems unstructured and your kinda like "what the heck is going on?!" But just show up and do your homework. She's not super strict on her assignments... just roll with the punches and youll make an easy A

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BIOL3301
Nov 19, 2012

Do not just take this class assuming you can get easy A or B. B is totally possible but A is somewhat challenging. You have to invest much time to understand what she is saying. She uses her own e-book which has only powerpoint slides and lacks explanation. It will be nice if she uses regular textbook that goes with the ebook.

4.0
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NUTR1301
Jan 3, 2013

I took Nutrition. This class was sooo easy....just do the easy homework assignments, go to class because she does pop quizzes & they are worth like 50% of your grade, tests are online so you can get together with classmates. Textbook will help, but if you've taken A&P II you may not need it.

1.0
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BIOL3301
May 8, 2013

All tests except the final were in class. The tests were OK except the paragraph question's choices grammer did not fit and made it terribly confusing. Quizzes are online and pretty easy. Projects are completely subjectiv and she seems to grade them pretty harsh. I would recommend taking a different teacher.

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3301
May 8, 2013

Glad I do not have to go to her lectures anymore, I do not think she wants to pass knowledge to the students, instead likes scaring them away, hate people who think if they are MDs or PHDS, they can be rude to the students, even if she was nice inside, it does not matter. For her final exam, and quizzes, work in groups.

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BIOL3301
May 8, 2013

AWFUL! Her teaching style is terrible - not 'active learning,' but emphasizes rote memorization. Often begins lectures late due to lecturing/berating class about medicine. She and the TAs she selects are rude and not helpful at all. So disorganized, her textbook is worthless. Refuses to answer e-mails, grammar/wording on work is hard to interpret.

2.0
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BIOL3301
May 16, 2013

This class is easy as long as you have the old tests and or quizes. The projects will destroy your grade if you dont try hard, because they are graded subjectively. Made an A, but it was pretty hard.

1.0
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CELLPHYS
Aug 23, 2013

I am a 3.8 GPA student and I received an A in this class, but be warned that this class is impossible to get an A in without the help of other resources. She is a terrible lectures. Half the test is questions from line quizzes half are brand new.

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BIOL3301
Oct 23, 2013

Dr. Wilk is an awful professor. She is utterly horrible. Has an "active learning" curriculum based on marbles and dancing.Gives the worst analogies.3/4 of the test material is never discussed.The TA is lost all the time.Will verbally demean students. Has required reading about genetics/religion/society, even though the class is cellular physiology.

2.0
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BIOL3301
Nov 6, 2013

She is a horrible instructor with flawed online quiz questions. She'll tell you to "shut up" if you raise the topic. She seems EXTREMELY enthusiastic with her active learning though. She has an obsession with diabetes.

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BIOL3446
Nov 13, 2013

Terrible teacher! Gives students no respect. She is rude and tells students they won't be able to become a doctor. I've witnessed her make students cry. Her tests are all fill in the blank and your answer must be very specific otherwise you get no credit at all! I suggest all students to avoid taking her for any class. Worst teacher ever!

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BIO3301
Dec 4, 2013

Worst teacher i've ever had. She is very bad at lecturing. She doesn't use a mic so if you sit in back you can't hear her.She isn't organized and the order of the material is confusing. The projects are just busy work and she grades them harshly. Most people stop coming to her class because it's pointless. Take another teacher.

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BIOL3301
Dec 4, 2013

Absolutely horrible professor. Rants day in and day out, cannot teach, contradicts herself, has flawed material on the PowerPoints (wrong numeric rates for glucose uptake in SGLT1 Symporter, then asks us quiz questions about them). Very arrogant and cocky, thinks she's the only MD in Texas. Big ego, no use of logic.

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BIOL3301
Dec 5, 2013

Pretty much the personification of the devil. Rants all day about medicine and how we're all idiots. Will try to psychologically demean you. I think she has mental health problems. I honestly would recommend UTA's HR to get her to seek psychiatric help.

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BIOL3301
Dec 8, 2013

Worst. Professor. EVER. And the worst thing? She's now teaching Dr. Bernard's human phys class. She never wants to use the mic. (Only used it twice when the semester started cause the TA asked her to) Always ALWAYS off topic and is never clear on the requirements for the projects. If that's active teaching, a monkey could do a way better job.

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BIOL3301
Dec 14, 2013

Dr. Wilks was probably the worst professor I have ever had. BEWARE OF HER. Don't take her. I refuse to take her again.

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BIOL3301
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2013

The resources to complete this course well is unavailable. The online book she wrote is not cited or resourced and lacks any professionalism. The slides are written in chop slop fragments. The projects r subjective and don't have any true guidelines or are related truly to this course. AVOID LIKE SMALL POX!Do not take if your English is secondary.

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BIOL3301
Dec 20, 2013

Not an easy class. Learned a lot. Go to class, pay attention and take good notes.

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BIOL3301
Jan 14, 2014

Uses uneducated undergraduate teaching assistants to grade subjective term papers. They grade your project and have no credentials to grade subjectively. All staff is nonresponsive to any form of communication. Projects and papers are heavily weighted.

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001
May 13, 2014

On the degree plan for Biology majors you have the option of taking other courses instead of this one.So take the other courses instead of this one. This class isn't mandatory and it's very difficult to do well. Wilk was very negative,but if you like that sort of thing have fun seeing your grade drastically fluctuate throughout the course.

1.0
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BIOL3345
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2014

Worst professors I've ever had. Before her class I had PERFECT attendance, it wasn't until hers that I realized going to her lectures were absolutely pointless. She complained about everything yet bragged about her perfect life & that's if you could even understand her because she refused to wear a mic for fear of messing up her clothes. Stay away!

3.0
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BIOL3301
Oct 22, 2014

She is peculiar, & very well read which makes her on a different frequency than most students. This class is hard; you are expected to memorize, analyze, & be creative. The book is online which is really a disadvantage, you will need other sources. Tests are TOUGH. Get ready to study. TA is a bit all over the place and class lacks organization

3.0
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1301
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2014

She is definitely not someone you want to take as a first year student, she takes attendance regularly... LOVES Attendance quizzes which are awesome if you go to class all the time not so awesome other wise. Assignments are pretty clear cut and likely to get at least a B with little to no effort. Took her for Nutrition, shes cool but strict.

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3301
Dec 17, 2014

The in class exams are difficult. The book is not necessary , just go over Her slides. Class projects are unclear and count for a good portion of your grade. Go to her teacher assistants and have them look over them before turning them in. Teacher assistants do grading, so go to them for help.

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3301
Jan 2, 2015

50% of test is online and other in class some answers on google. in class tests are random. no grading rubric for projects7 depends on mood. With the exception of Natalie, all her aides look like they have something stuck up their butt and they seem very bitter. unless her aides are there don't expect Wilkz to know where the graded papers are.

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CELLPHYS
Jan 29, 2015

DO NOT. I repeat DO NOT take her class.. I was in there for Cell Phys and honestly I had to do most of the learning outside. I never understood what she's saying because of her thick accent and low voice yet she refuses to use the mic.. Her grading is also HORRIBLE especially on the project assignments. DO NOT TAKE HER.

3.0
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BIOL3301
Grade: B+
Mar 5, 2015

I took cell physiology. It takes a lot of work (reading,studying and research) to well on this class. Written portion of the tests are from the lecture and there are so many due dates. So if you don't go to class, you will not pass. The good side is that she is very passionate and knowledgeable and she challenges students. I learn a lot from her.

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BIOL3301
Grade: B+
Sep 1, 2015

Attendance quiz helps to boost up your grade. Online tests and quizzes are not too hard, can find answer on google. TA is helpful. For HOST project, I highly recommend you to go talk with TA.

5.0
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CELLPHYS3301
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2015

Dr. Wilk gets a bad rap but I don't know why. She expects you to learn ( I know, crazy right?) but it's not unreasonable. At first the class seems overwhelming but trust me: it's not. My first block of medical school was cell science and I crushed it because of a lot of what I learned in Dr. Wilks class.

3.0
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BIOL1301
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

This class was an easy A. Takes attendance everyday so you must go to class. Need the book for online/take home tests. A lot of homework and busy work but it's easy. She can be kind of hard to understand and has a bit of an attitude sometimes but you get used to it. I actually learned more than I was expecting to in this class

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BIOL3442
Feb 2, 2016

Quite possibly the worst professor i've encountered at UTA. She is rude;ridicules you in class, and thinks it's funny. Her accent is AWFUL. She is way too focused on 'interactive learning' in class to actually even teach you anything. Also way too focused on MCAT, news flash not everyone is taking it. She always lets you out of class late. Hate her

2.0
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BIOL3301
Grade: A+
Feb 24, 2016

- Lecture abilities aren't great, but the message/concept is outstanding. - Students who put in the work will get an A, there're harder bio classes - Tests off ppoint,hw,quizzes - Lots of crybabies who comes to class late, don't study or don't turn in hw cry about hardness - For 3301, I don't recommend unless you've had biochem1 first

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BIO3301
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Dr. Wilk does not communicate clearly and her lectures lack direction. Major projects lack clear standards. Good luck receiving guidance! Because of her poor teaching skills, I learned far less than I had hoped to learn. She has a grader and a TA and still can't manage to post grades within 30 days! My A was accomplished by teaching myself.

1.0
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BIOL1301
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The professor was horrible. Nothing she taught was related to the exams. The TA made the exams & she was unorganized & hard to communicate with. Mastering online was a waste of money. The test were impossible to pass. There was lots of extra credit to help bump our grade up which is the only reason for the A. The professor needs to get a better TA.

1.0
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NUTR1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Just don't take her. She lacks communication skills. The class is extremely unorganized. She doesn't respond to emails. She is very rude when you approach her with a simple question about the class. You won't fully known where your grade stands until the very end of the semester because they don't put grades in on a regular basis.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
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BIOL1300
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wilk had some interesting lectures but her TA was awful. She was so unorganized and kept changing due dates. I felt like the class was a joke. The textbook wasn't required but the online access code is because that is where most of the homework is. She takes attendance on random days so you never know when they'll be.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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BIO3301
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

AWESOME professor! I am not going to lie, her style of teaching takes some getting used to. Once you get the hang of it, you will be alright. Be prepared to put in effort and you should be fine! She goes off on tangents about interesting stories a lot, but don't let that distract you from the main idea. Relate it to the material. TAs help A LOT.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
BIO3301
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

She is very passionate about what she does and she expects you to learn. In Cell Phys, pay attention to the central ideas and what she emphasizes. I think she is not popular with students because she does not spoon feed material. You really have to step back and figure out "how can I learn this material the best?"

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
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BIO3301
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Amazing amazing professor. She emphasizes application of material, which is really helpful. Especially if you're thinking of going into the health field, I highly recommend her. All she asks is you think beyond what she talks about and make connections, once you're able to do that, you'll definitely do well on the exam. Also, great T.A!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
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3.0
BIO3442
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Going to class is recommended for participation points but I didn't really learn much. Honestly did better studying right before the exam because I never knew what Wilk really wanted us to know and TA gives us a review. Horrible communication on what's expected of the students and the UNDERGRAD TAs don't respond to emails. Limited office hours.

1.0
3.0
BIOL3446
May 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Human Anatomy. Gets mad when students email her and says to email TA who doesn't respond. Doesn't communicate when she isn't going to be available, students see TA, not Wilk. Overall, horrible communication. Too much physiology and talks too much about herself/family. Attendance required for pop up quizzes. Learned nothing all semester. Have fun.

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: B+
May 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Most disorganized class in all my college years (senior).Each exam was written completely different/no clear structure, they wasted 10/15 min discussing unrelated topics or insulting us, they came to class either right at start time or a few minutes late EVEN ON EXAM DAYS! Only came to class for quizzes but didnt listen, just studied on my own

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
BIO3301
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is horrible! Stay away from her as best as possible. She grades the hardest i have ever witnessed, her tests aren't written by her, they are written by Clint (her TA). The tests are fill in the blanks. The projects are kind of hard but i wouldnt know because we havent gotten all our grades in. Projects from February/April and its May.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
BIO3301
Grade: B+
Aug 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wilk is without a doubt brilliant, but she doesn't teach very well. She rambles about things as if you should already know everything and takes like 2 weeks on a single PPT. The TA was very helpful to me, however. He provides quizzes which mimic what the tests will look like; take pictures of them and study them, thats how I passed the tests.

4.0
3.0
BIOL1300
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

Her Nutrition class was a breeze ! Easy , clear assignments . You get a useful review before the exams from her TA. Study a little everyday and youll be good

Respected
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A+
May 2, 2018
Would take again

After reading mostly negative comments, I was a little nervous about the class. At the end, the class required a LOT of work, but an A is totally doable. The tests were fill in the blank, but trust me, you will appreciate it when med school comes around. Overall, she was one of the most intellectual professors I have had, and will remember so much.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
NUTR1301
Grade: A
May 6, 2018
Would take again

The class was an easy A as long as you do the assignments, book report, and study the exam reviews. Some extra credit points were given if you showed up to class and would also hand out food samples. Overall, really great class!

5.0
1.0
HEED1301
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2018
Would take again

Class was not hard. Professor was very nice. I enjoyed learning taking her class for health. The homework were basically just a participation grade. The tests reviews made the tests easier to take.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIOL3346
Grade: B
Jul 14, 2018
Would take again

She is different but not terrible. Her test are all fill in the blank but it is not difficult, more memorizing than anything. It's not mandatory to go to class but if you do she gives random extra credit for being there. HW & quizzes due weekly but online by Sunday night at 1159pm, not terrible unless you wait until the last minute. Book helps.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIOL3446
Grade: B+
Sep 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was very unorganized. Consult with your TA on how to interpret her power points as they are very vague. All tests are open ended and the final is opened ended comprehensive. Goodluck

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIOL3446
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Honestly, if you want a teacher who knows their stuff, especially in terms of the human body, then this is who you should take. Her exams are written (no mc) but if you read the ppts and the book, then they are a walk in the park. She's easy to talk to and very knowledgable. Overall, excellent professor and definitely recommend!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
BIOL1301
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2019
Would take again

She's an M.D, PhD so if you want a professor who knows her stuff-- it's her. She really exposes the food industry and doesn't care about how you may feel about it. Really straightforward (+ sometimes funny) and you receive rubrics for every assignment (EASY). Attendance isn't mandatory, but there are assignments given out during lecture.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
BIOL3301
Grade: B+
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is quite possibly the most disorganized professor I've ever had. She is often hard to follow in lecture, goes on multiples tangents, and PowerPoints offer little direction in terms of what ends up on the exam. This course does NOT offer a textbook to follow along with at home. Exams are fill in the blank and multiple choice. Good luck!

Graded by few things
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A+
Jun 24, 2019
Would take again

Class is definitely NOT mandatory or even helpful, as everything you need to know is in the ppts and book. However, class can be fun and interesting as she tells lots of stories. Lab was suuuper unorganized. Do not bother asking for points back on a question, she doesn't care. Tests are fill in the blank but she gives a word bank 1 wk before exam.

1.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wilk is smart, but don't count on learning from her alone. Hard for her to explain concepts in basic terms and often uses vague and random analogies. Has no problem putting the work on the students. Often starts 5 or 10 mins after class is supposed to start and goes 5 mins over. TA friend. Grading based on point system.

4.0
1.0
HEED1301
Grade: A+
Jan 24, 2020
Would take again

I had a very good experience with Professor Wilk. She goes slowly through the slides and often shares stories. However the course load is very easy. If you do the assignments on time and study the power points that are posted online, it should be an easy A! Attending class can be nice but is not needed.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
BIOL3348
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I could go back in time and tell my past self not to take this course, I would hope that I would listen. It quickly became the low point of my week and I found myself dreading it due to Dr. Wilks rants and soapboxes. If you want to shadow and get experience, you can do so a different way. It's not worth it to suffer through an entire semester.

5.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A
May 4, 2020
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. Hard? Yes, but I think the grading is very straightforward. Tests are about 90% fill in the blank b/c she doesn't believe in multiple guess. But! You're are given a list for every unit which is basically your word bank for the test (not that you get to use it during an exam) I didn't use a book, just ppts & the internet

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: B
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Test arent too bad and itll take you a lot of time to memorize the word lists

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I've ever had. Extremely rude and very unorganized. Don't bother going to class, she goes off topic for the first 20 mins of class. Gets mad when students are confused (even though that's her fault for not being helpful). UTA needs more professors that can teach this class because it's not fair that you have to deal with her.

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL3301
Grade: C
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst Professor. Even if shes your only option don't do it, you will regret it. Doesn't actually have study material for her Cell Physiology class just uses slides from other classes she teaches for "reference". Lets you use the internet on her fill in the blank tests which is always a bad sign. Tests are very difficult. Very Unorganized.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
HEED1301
Grade: A+
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I was looking forward to this nutrition class and the professor ruined that. I ended up only showing up for class on test days. When the covid thing happened she left her TA and the whole class for weeks before updating us. She said b/c she was focused on her more "important classes" the TA was the ONLY reason I didnt drop it the class.

1.0
3.0
BIOL1301
Grade: B+
Nov 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

worst professor at UTA. Im a nursing major and took this course as an extra to get my credit hours for a scholarship. She did not tell us when exams were and would message us the night before at like 6 pm and say "exam tomorrow open for 3 days",I thought this would be an easy A class since its nutrition. Didnt post assignmts till the end of the yr

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
BIOL3446
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wilk was very unorganized. During this pandemic, she did not help her students at all. She has an attitude for no reason and is always mad at the smallest things. She is not understandable at all and should not take her if there is another option. She does not communicate very well with her students and does not care what they get in the end.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Her tests & quizzes are mostly fill-in-the-blank. So study her wordlists to do well. I suggest buying the Kaplan Medical Anatomy Flashcards. $25 on Amzn. Lab was "come, but if you don't feel safe bc COVID not coming won't negatively impact you. Practical is Mandatory." Your grade is out of 1000 pts (700 lecture + 300 lab). Final was for extra pts.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
HEED1301
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

The professor is super involved in lectures and gives clear instructions. Class is sometimes kind of chaotic. Material is really interesting.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking Anatomy with Dr. Wilk. Her teaching style is different, but she truly cares about teaching the information and not just assigning busy work. Her exams are mostly fill in the blank, I recommend studying her powerpoints for the exams and reading through the textbook only if you want more details.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Wilk can be a little rude and unprofessional in her communications with students but I also notice students constantly asking her the same questions so its somewhat understandable. The class a lot of memorization and and the tests and quizzes are all fill in the blank. If you memorize the word list she gives you then you should be fine.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
BIOL1300
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Decent class with really interesting topics being covered. That being said sometimes Professor Wilk would make comments about calorie counting or food that are on the edge of being disordered. Do not take this course if you are sensitive to this type of stuff. Professor Wilk seemed to care about calories and weight too much in her lectures.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
2.0
HEED1301
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

she doesn't tell you when or how exams are, you literally dont know when or what your assignments are until she posts them so you cant put it down in your planner, she's very old so its valid bc she really doesn't know what she's doing. do not take this class if you are a organized person bc she is driving me nuts

1.0
5.0
BIOL3446
Mar 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

For your own sanity do not take this professor. You might think "she can't be that bad" as I did when reading the reviews but she is so much worse. You will come to hate anatomy because of how bad she is at teaching it.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BIO3446
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Anatomy itself was not difficult, but this professor made me hate it so much. She doesn't believe in multiple-choice n all the test questions are short answers. She doesn't let you see what mistakes you made and half the time the questions are worded wrong and w/o proper grammar. Her textbook isn't completed and the word lists are useless.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO3301
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Wilk is a great teacher in her lectures you can tell she cares about teaching the topic and is excited to do so. To do well you have to either go to lecture or watch the recordings of lectures on your own time. Most of the people in this class did not do this and hence did poorly on exams. She is generous with preparing you for her exams.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
BIOL3446
May 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr Wilk knows her stuff, but she's pretty disorganized. It's absolutely difficult to try to figure out what's happening in class. Exams are fill-in-the-blank because if you become a Dr, it's not like you'll have color coded multiple choice answers while doing surgery or something. Study flashcards or ANKI cards. She gives us wordlists. Study a lot.

5.0
3.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A+
May 21, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Wilk is truly a great professor. It's obvious that she's passionate about medicine. She truly knows her stuff. Tests are fill in the blank, read over her ppts and study the word lists!

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A-
Sep 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Truly one of the worst professors I've ever had. Her class was also so disorganized and chaotic. You never know when things are due or when exams are, there's no set schedule. Also don't ask questions unless you want to be belittled in front of all your peers.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIOL3446
Oct 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Cant even give her one compliment. I had never experienced such lack of professionalism from a so called Dr. In my life. Its embarrassing that UTA hires these type of people. I wasted my hard earned cash to take a class that the professor doesnt want to pass in. No test dates, no idea whats happening in class.

5.0
4.0
BIOL3446
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2022
Would take again

Study study study!! If you are truly passionate about medicine and anatomy this class is for you! Negative reviewers probably wanted to be coddled the entire semester, you will not find this treatment here. Anatomy is not for the weak. Study the word lists and know every bone muscle and artery by heart. If it was easy, everyone would do it.

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