Pretty unremarkable teacher, at least for intro level lecture class...teaches right off the power point. But seems nice, no problems. Friendly. Curved exams and gave easy extra credit to boost exam grade 10%.

Valuable Information, small class, interest in personal goals and expectations...found class challenging and interesting. Should be upper level. Good lectures, Great labs.

Probably one of the best professors I have had at Pitt. She was clear, concise, and fair. Her lectures were easy to follow. The course is not a push over though, you have to work for grades...but if you do work and come to class an A is nearly inevitable.

A great prof more than willing to help out those who are truly interested! Her notes are clear when you attend class (but if you don't, don't expect to understand all the notes), her tests are fair, and she's just a very likable prof! Just make sure you attend recitation, otherwise your grade might get screwed in the long run!

Awesome class, very good teacher. As long as you do the required readings, the tests are easy.

She's clear about her expectations and extremely fair. A very nice lady, but don't take her as a pushover -- she expects you to work, and grades you fairly on it. Use every material she gives you, and you'll know the exams cold. Tries her best to keep classes interesting. She's also great one-on-one and for independent projects.

She was very nice and very fair. She tells you whats going to be on the test and thats what's on it. Curves a little bit. Not an anthro major, but i'm glad i took her class.

Way too much memorization, and the species/concepts being memorized aren't presented in a good order or grouped with any clarity. Lectures are relatively disorganized, and you're not sure why something is important. Don't take this course and expect "intro" amounts of work.

i was really looking forward to this class, but it didn't meet my expectations. the lectures were boring & i usually ended up dozing off. the powerpoints weren't useful, but the recitations help a lot. the tests are multiple choice which is an awkward format for the info you're tested on. if you read the books and study you'll do fine though

Margaret Judd is a fantastic teacher... if you are interested in the subject. She does not teach classes you should just take for an easy grade. If you're lazy and don't study the material, you aren't going to get the grade. She's fair, but she expects work. The class was extremely interesting.

Took it for a gen-ed, extremely difficult in that sense. Nonetheless it was interesting, and only the first test is really hard. If you don't mind a challenge in your education it's a good course and Dr. Judd is very nice.

I thought this class was really easy overall. The tests were much easier than they could have been considering the material, and I got an A+ in the class with only a few hours of study for each test. No final, no reason not to take it if you find the subject interesting. Lectures are rather boring though.

I loved this class. Judd presents the information cleanly and to the point, and is very fair with tests and grading. She was easy to approach, and very insightful with answering questions. Her tests weren't difficult if you actually put the work in.

Really Interesting Class and Excellent professor. There was a solid amount of work and memorization of bone names, but she was very clear in her explanations and easy to listen to. Don't take this if you wouldn't be comfortable working with human bones. Not an easy A, but worth the work if you're interested in seeing what really goes on in CSI.

Took forensic anthropology with dr. Judd....she was great. Her class was interesting, fun, and not very challenging, as long as you actually attend lecture and take notes. Her tests were fair and there was no final. She is also very understanding...one time i filled out parts of a scantron incorrectly and she gave me all the points back.

Dr. Judd is very nice and knows what she's talking about. Material is challenging so you need to go to class, but she brings in real world experience and makes it interesting. Recitation is also a must.

I took this class as an gen-ed and loved it. Prof Judd is extremely knowledgable about the subject matter. If you have never taken an anatomy or physiology class (like me) the first 6 weeks are rough. Otherwise, I didn't find the class overly difficult and really enjoyed hearing Prof Judd's stories. You must put the time in to get a good grade.

Took this class thinking it would be a relatively easy hundred level gen ed. Big mistake. There really should be a prereq for anatomy. The tests are ridiculously tough because literally anything that was briefly mentioned in the lecture can be on the exam. I've never gotten below a B in my 4 years in college and I'm really struggling in this class

Professor Judd was absolutely incredible. She is so knowledgeable about Forensic Anthropology and more. The class includes a recitation, which is where you'll probably learn the most (since it's hands-on). There are 3 exams (non-cumulative) and an assignment each day in recitation.

Forensic Anthropology was one of the first courses I ever took at Pitt. Judd was clear in lectures, her exams easy if you are good at memorizing. Very interesting material, and her and her TAs are approachable and helpful. Recommend for all anthro majors as an elective!

Judd is a really nice woman and if you put the work in, a good grade is possible. Her tests are pretty difficult because you need to memorize a lot of things, but read the book and look at lecture slides to see what to focus on. I took this class as an elective which was a mistake because there is too much work for only an elective.

She's one of those professors that is incredibly knowledgeable in her field, yet she is able to clearly explain the material during lecture. Yes, she goes fast. And yes, there's a lot of material- but for Forensic Anth it's absolutely necessary. Nice person & very clear with what she expects from you. Put in a little bit of work & pay attn in class

She knows what she is teaching. This class will kick you in the ass, but you can kick it right back. The power points are online, but you should go to class to hear her explanations of things. The textbook is really helpful and recitations are so cool, where else can you touch human remains in a lab setting as an undergrad?

While I had to put a LOT of work into this class, I ended up really enjoying it. All powerpoints are posted online after lecture, but go to lecture because she explains things on the slides (which don't have many words). I wouldn't recommend this class to anyone wanting to take it for an easy gen-ed, but it is a really interesting class.

Judd is great. I didn't find the class to be too difficult but you have to put the work in. Attend every lecture and probably start reading your notes outline like a week before the exam. The recitations are really cool. Judd actually wants to get to know her students and is helpful in office hours. Would take again.

I didn't do any of the readings until the last unit. There is a lot of information to know for this class, and Dr. Judd goes rather fast. There'll be a lot of reviewing outside. Try to participate in recitations because they give you hands on learning and are the fun part about the class. Most interactions are through the TA, and Deb was good!

Lectures/class can tend to be disorganized, but she's a very nice professor. The material isn't very difficult but is memorization and test heavy. There are weekly assigned readings, but you don't need to do them to pass. Absolutely show up to recitation as it is 10% of your grade. Recitations are interesting as you get to handle real bones.

Dr. Judd is such a sweet lady! She is very knowledgeable, and she makes things easy to understand. Definitely pay attention in class because she goes fast sometimes, and be sure to go to your recitation.

I really enjoyed having her as a professor and forensic anthropology was a fun topic. The tests were very memorization based so get ready to study. If you're up for a challenge you should take this course, but only if you are an anthro major. Having this as a gen ed might be too much.

Dr. Judd is a very sweet lady. There is a good amount of reading assigned in class, but it is not necessary to read it all to do well. I can see this class being much more difficult in person though as there is a decent amount you have to memorize. There are 3 exams plus a final and the rest of your grade comes from recitation. No Extra credit.

Dr Judd is a great prof and super sweet. She knows a lot about what she's teaching, but she lectures very fast. Luckily this semester everything was recorded so I was able to go back and watch, but normally it'd be difficult to keep up. Interesting class and a great professor. I would definitely take the class again.

Took this as a natural science credit. Professor Judd was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke quickly, but all of her lectures were recorded. Attendance is mandatory for recitations, not lectures. Your final grade is based on 3 exams, the final, a group project in recitation, and weekly assignments. She replies within a few hours to emails.

She is honestly a really nice person. I am a psych major so I had to take this class for the biological science part of the major. Overall, not bad. The TAs are very tough graders, the material is not very interesting, but as long as you put effort into it, you will pass.

Nicest lady ever. Did not ask too much of us and not too little either, a perfect balance. Understanding and likes what she does. Really smart and I found her lectures interesting. Assigns a lot of reading but you do not need to read it for the tests.

This class was really interesting at times but it is quite a bit of lectures and Dr. Judd does go really fast in class. However, she records all the Zoom lectures and puts them up on Canvas so its very accessible. There are 3 tests in the class but it's a pretty easy A, especially with everything being online. In person it will be a lot of studying

An amazing woman and teacher. Loved her. The class is really easy if you take good notes (even on things she says that arent on the slides!) and pay attention, but also attend recitation, those are very helpful. Showing up for class is mandatory, but she lets you miss 1 or 2 without it hurting your grade. She also has a cat she loves to talk about

I took her for Intro to Physical anth and she was great! lots of material esp at the end and the recitation can be kind of tricky w all the bones but very interesting! tests are really easy especially with notes so its very easy to do well! highly recommend for intro classes but ive heard her upper level classes can be hard.

Dr. Judd is a really nice professor and the lectures were often interesting! I feel like I learned a lot in this class but I definitely had to study. For a gen ed this could feel like a lot of work and the labs are a lot of work for how few points they are worth. She does go through the notes quickly like everyone else said but they were recorded

Super warm and nice professor! She runs through detailed notes very fast and you're definitely going to want to write down every word that comes out of her mouth. Lots of reading that you have to do if you want to know anything on the exams. Still, a very straightforward class that will be easy if you take notes.

Professor Judd goes quickly; however, her powerpoints are posted and are heavily based on the readings.

Dr. Judd is an absolute gem of a human being. She loves what she does, and her lectures are really interesting. The exam questions can be real specific on little details, but as long as you show up and take solid notes, they are fair.

Dr. Judd is very polite in the limited communication you have in such a large lecture and clearly loves her subject. Her lectures are clear but the slides leave a lot of information out. Attendance is not mandatory, but the tests are a lot more difficult without attending. Tests are online but still require a decent amount of studying to do well.

Dr Judd is one of the best professors I ever had. She is a good lecturer and her tests are all based on her lectures and the movies you watch. You won't regret taking her class.

Graded on 3 take home tests which could be very specific, so learn the material. Her lectures were engaging although sometimes a bit rushed. Recitation was awesome, my favorite part of this course and I learned so much and it was really fun. Take Courtney as a TA if you can. Professor Judd was nice in class and always excited to teach.

I liked Professor Judd a lot but the class is really dependent on the lectures (which she goes through SUPER fast). The tests were online but still very hard and required hours of studying because of how specific they were. The recitation was ok- didn't really learn anything but the labs were an easy grade.

Absolutely loved Dr. Judd and the class. Definitely attend all lectures and take lots of notes on stuff she says in lecture - she can go through the slides pretty quickly and they don't have a lot of information on them. Read and watch everything provided and study even the specific things. As long as you study hard you can pass this class.

I loved this class! Lectures are very information heavy and slides are only posted after the lecture. She goes very fast so it's sometimes easier to take notes after class. Recitation with Courtney was very fun and engaging. There are 3 online midterms that are on lecture material and assigned videos, but they weren't that bad if you take notes.

Dr. Judd is kind but pretty boring. The lectures just repeat the textbook material, so prior reading isn't necessary. The recitations are engaging, as there are sometimes simple labs to better understand the concepts. Three take home exams are the only grades other than a group recitation project. The class is not difficult and is very approachable

Intro to Bio Anthro is pretty heavy with material, but all of the midterms are open note and there is no final. Only time attendance is required is for recitation. Just show up to lecture when you can and review every once in a while and you should be fine honestly. I never even opened the textbook.

I love professor Judd, she is sweet and passionate about her work and the topics that she's talking about. Most lectures all I could think about was her Canadian accent but she's still amazing.

Judd's class is super easy. She reads off the slides during lecture so you don't have to go but make sure you read them before the midterm and final because that's what it will be based on(as well as any of the videos posted but readings aren't important). Tests were online outside of class. Make sure you attend recitation there is a group project!

Her class isn't hard at all. The exams are all online and take home and you have a 3hr window to complete them. Her lectures are boring in class but she posts them on Canvas. Make sure you attend recitation and complete ALL the recitation assignments. It will drop your grade if you don't complete them. There's also a recitation proj but it's easy.

I took Professor Judd's class last minute and was pleasantly surprised! Her lectures were long, yet captivating. You have to stay focused during them to keep up, but they are all posted online as well. We only had three tests, all online. They were all very reasonable. Professor Judd was very knowledgable and both her TA's were great as well.

Although Dr. Judd just reads off slideshows, I recommend attending lecture because she will hint at answers that will be on the exams. All exams are online so you shouldn't worry much. Very important to attend recitation and complete all labs. The final project was fun and easy. If you're looking for an easy gen ed or an easy A, this is perfect.

Pretty easy class, lectures not necessary to attend all slides posted online, all tests online, recitation you do group work and labs in which is mandatory attendence

Dr Judd lectures very quickly so it's easy to miss things, but she does a great job of explaining materials to you. Definitely attend lectures because she explains concepts that are harder to understand just from her slideshows.

I would absolutely take a class with professor Judd again. She went through material really fast, so be ready to still be taking notes after class finishes, but overall she is a great professor and made everything easily understandable.