Excellent teacher. Difficult subject matter and massive amounts of information. She is fair and fun. Just go to class, study the notes and use the text for clarification.

She's a very straight forward teacher. She does not like being asked questions in class but she teaches the material well and the tests are very straight-forward. I am taking her for another class now and enjoying it!

She is very smart. She sometimes goes into too much detail.

A&P is just a hard subject but Koob teaches it well. Must attend class to do well as tests are all from notes. Book just for reinforcement. Do the study guides try to understand not just memorize and you will do well. Tests are written to see if you understand and can use critical thinking skills.

She is a great teacher. The tests are hard but they are completly over the notes. if you don't know the material than you won't pass the class. I rarly used the book but still passed the class.

Koob is an amazing teacher. THIS IS A VERY TUFF CLASS THOUGH!if you aren't willing to put in a lot of time to study don't take this class! her print off review sheet will help you pass the tests. if you are able to complete it without using notes you will do fine on the test. Rachel the tutor is amazing too, go to her if you need extra help.

Was enthusiastic about her subject. Loved her cheesey geeky jokes!!

Great teacher, great class. Contrary to some recent posts, Koob's reviews DO cover the info on the tests, and the tutor reinforces the information (very well, I might add). I scored on A on every test, because I studied her notes and review questions. Highly recommend!

Excellent teacher. A very tough class, if you think you can breeze by then you just wasted money for taking this class. If you don't stand up against this class you will get plowed by it. Tough class, but she gives you all the tools to pass you just have to put in the work and the effort, and I mean a lot of work and effort.

I would recommend waiting to take A&P when you have a easy semester so you can dedicated MANY hours of studying! I personally enjoyed Koob, however- minor "tweaking" of test questions made the tests a bit frustrating. Know your material forwards, backwards and in russian! ;)

I had her for both Biology 227 and 228. She is my favorite professor at BSU! If you go to all classes, labs, read every chapter that she covers and actively study throughout the semester, and take the textbook practice tests, then you will do fine. Her tests are tricky, so read questions multiple times before submitting.

Her tests are really hard, you have to know the material and how to apply it. But she provides study guides and guided notes, complete both and study them like mad...you will do well on the tests. You have to earn every bit of your grade, she does not curve. Try to get her as your lab instructor too, she provides good notes for her lab.

This is a hard class, but if you study daily, will do fine. I liked Mel and learned a lot. You have to know the material to do well.

She provides guided lecture notes, review sheets, practice tests and a breakdown prior to each test listing how many questions will appear on each topic. If you're willing to put in the time (a lot!) and use the tools she provides, you should be successful. Her stories and quirky sense of humor help make the class more interesting.

Wonderful instructor! Exams are somewhat difficult, utilize the tools she gives you. She is quite humorous.

Great teacher. She knows what she's talking about and has a great way of teaching it. She often uses children's toys and socks to explain things for the visual learners. Her tests are difficult but that's because it's a difficult subject. I would definitely recommend her. I'm taking 228 from her next semester.

I was very pleased with Prof. Koob. I took lecture and lab from her and found both courses to be fair and rather fun. Go to class, fill in your notes, use the MANY resources she provides and you'll be fine. Any negative comments about this professor are surely from students who didn't prepare for tests well enough.

Don't let what people say scare you. Just go into the class knowing that the curriculum was created to see who wants to really TRY to succeed. She gives you EVERY resource imaginable to get an A. The only thing scary about this class is how much Koob knows about biology! She is awesome!

The class is definitely difficult, that is a given but she gives you all the material you need to succeed. Learning the material is very time consuming but is totally worth it if you are going into the health care field. She is a little quirky but that's what makes her class so fun.

knows her anatomy..

First of all it is a hard class in general! Take the time to study the material as much as you need to learn them. She gives plenty of material to review from such as practice questions, review slides and outlines. Look over them all! The questions on test are straightforward for both lecture and lab. She gives great examples to remember difficult topics! If you have to take this class I recommend this professor! I am taking her again for 228.

This was a tough class, especially to take in the summer! She tests off of her prepared notes so become VERY FAMILIAR with those and you should be golden. Youll definately be dreaming about the Na+ K+ Pump for a while. She is a bit quirky but has a good sense of humor and is very organized. She is very helpful and knowledgable!

Excellent instructor: provided her lecture notes on blackboard to print out as well as practice exams. Summer section was face-paced but if you PRINT OUT HER NOTES you'll have no prob keeping up with slides. Exams were in testing center with unlimited time, multiple choice & based on her notes. She is very approachable and quite funny too.

Koob is extremely thorough in explaining the chapters. i took her summer session which is very fast-paced and difficult. i didn't read the book, but i would recommend it (probably why i got a B). her exams have very specific questions so i recommend using every study tool she gives. at first may be overwhelming but you'll get used to the fast pace

This is a hard class, everyone knows that. She provides the tools you need though. In my experience, she is always willing to answer questions. All I did was fill out the review outlines and go over the practice tests a few times. I got 80's on all the exams. I'm planning on taking 228 with her also.

This is definately a difficult class, but it is not impossible to get an A! Koob is extremely knoweledgable about the material and is always willing to answer questions. She gives VERY straight forward study guides, if you truly study them you will pass this class with a high A.

This class is as easy or hard as you make it. GO TO TUTORING SESSIONS, I didn't learn how helpful they were until the end of the semester which is why I only got a C. It is hard to study and break down the material on your own but use all of her study tools and tutoring and it will help immensely. She is funny and approachable, get her for lab too!

Show up to class and thoroughly study her notes.

Amazing teacher and fun to listen to. Very hard tests- go to tutoring, attend labs, study and use her reviews she gives out. She's a very talented teacher that is black and white in her approach to BIOL. Voice recorder is very helpful also get a decent study partner.

It is a very challenging course, she provides the right material information needed to pass the class with a good grade. Attendance was a big deal with taking notes, go to class. She has a great sense of humor, she is not dry with her lectures. I enjoyed this course A&P 227

Koob is a great teacher! If you go to class, her lectures help a lot on her tests and she couldn't be more clear in stating the information. This class is all about memorization, so I suggest putting in at least an hour a day for memorization. I put in about 2 hours a day and got an A no problem. It's all about dedication.

While attendance isn't mandatory I would recommend it. This class can be hard and her lectures are needed. I would recommend trying to get into her Lab section, she does lots of review for lab exams, but mostly covers what she's been teaching and even covers some lab material on lecture tests.

She is a great Instructor, some may say she is very tough, but really you just have to put effort in to this course. Do attend the lectures the notes are what she puts on the exams. You can get an A in this course just put some effort in.

As long as you attend class and don't fall asleep (only so much of A&P is intresting) you should do ok in her class. She is funny and makes class enjoyable but you have to put in some time studying outside of class if you want an A. Her notes are what she tests off of and many test questions are taken right off of her practice test.

I feel as though she gave everything needed to succeed in the class. Her study guides were very helpful. The tutor for this class was also very helpful (they won't always have groups so take full advantage when they are there). It is a hard class but I think it is because of the material.

Both Koob and bio 227/228 are very hard. But Koob is an excellent professor. You have to be prepared to work your butt off in this class. Make sure to do the Learn Smart and "are you ready for exam" problems...these are easy points. I took 227 from Lonsdale and got a C and retook it with Koob and got an A. DEFINITELY take Koob.

A&P is a class that should be worth 5 credits, IMO. Koob does a good job of condensing it into 3. I enjoy her lectures, but also find the subject extremely interesting. Use the guided lec. notes and do the study guides. Complete all the online assignments, they're easy points. Study like crazy and you'll do fine. Take her lab section if you can!!!

Yes Koob is difficult but this is a 228 class not Bio 100. Some people must be really dumb to be getting 20-50% on her exams, all you need to do is READ lecture notes she provides for you. Use some knowledge. Koob is a good professor that cares how her students do, but theres only so much she can do for those who dont care.

I think Koob is a good professor. Yeah, the subject matter is complex but she provides more than enough study guides and materials for exams that if you put in the effort (ATTEND lectures and STUDY for exams) then you should be able to pass.

Great teacher and an incredible amount of material. Go to class, used the guided notes she provides and fill out the tests reviews. Not easy but A is within your grasp. Also, she responds to emails within 12 hrs and I never waited to get answers during her office hours.

Koob is a fantastic teacher - plain and simple. She is very knowledgeable and passionate. The class isn't easy but I got an A both semesters through hard work. If you love biology and you study hard, you can get an A. Memorize her online lectures and her notes. Do EVERYTHING she recommends for studying. Don't be a baby, this is college.

Koob is a great professor. All of the previous ratings of anything below exceptional are more than likely from individuals who are looking to blame someone for their lack of effort. Koob provides absolutely everything necessary to get an A in both courses. Attend lecture (you're paying for it.) And use the STUDY MATERIAL she provides on her site.

Koob is a great teacher. Her tests are all multiple choice but if you go to class and listen to her analogies the test questions wont seem too bad. go to the TA study sessions, and do the study guides. overall, she is such a good teacher. just a little tough at times

Koob is an excellent professor. She gives you all the tools you need to be successful in her courses. If you put in the effort, you'll do well. She gives you TAs to talk to, pretests for the exams, practice exams, and is willing to discuss issues you have. She's excellent!!!

You need to read the textbook on your own time. If you don't, you WILL have difficulty understanding the lecture portion due to the amount of material discussed.

A&P will always be a difficult subject. Koob does an awesome job explaining both concepts while making it interesting. Her stories and examples are really useful. Just study, study, study, because I can promise you, if you don't, you'll fail any A&P course.

Definitely a hard class but I don't blame HER, nor should anyone else, for bad grades. Go to class. Read the textbook, as you should. Use the lecture notes, practice tests and review sheets. Do work like you should in college, and you'll be fine.

This class is HARD, and there's no getting around this. Koob is a genius though. She knows what she's lecturing on and she really tries to make this class good. Like other reviews have stated, you need to put in the work. If you never come to class or study, you'll fail. Do the work and come to class. A&P is fascinating and you learn so much!

This class is extremely difficult and involves a lot of studying. But Koob does a great job of providing lectures, videos, outlines, and other info. She tells you what you need to know and it's up to you to put in the effort. I think she's a great instructor and I definitely learned a lot, even though I got my first B in this class.

EXTREMELY difficult class for a Freshman level course. Excellent professor. Professor Koob has an entertaining teaching style. She was very helpful and understanding when I fell behind due to my wife's emergency surgery. Professor Koob worked with me to help me get back on track after missing two weeks of class. LOTS of online assignments.

The professor has a dry sense of humour but I find that hilarious!. If you aren't familiar with the material before taking the class it's like learning a new language so it's intense. The professor knows her stuff she has tons of visual aids she brings to class which make it helpful.

The class itself is tough. Her tests are on the difficult side but you learn a lot. She is brilliant. The negative comments are probably from the students who didn't study andor use the Learning Assistants. She knows this subject very well. She adds in good, fun, dry humor.

A&P is the hard part about this - not the professor. Koob is wonderful. You have to study your butt of to get the A, but it's very doable because she gives you all the resources that you need. I can't stress enough how extrememly helpful the LA sessions are. Go to class, go to LA sessions, use her study materials, and be confident.

Koob is a hoot and she really wants her students to understand the material inside and out. This is why her tests are so difficult. Just memorization is not good enough for this class. If you are not willing to study hard and think critically, this is not the class for you!! I skipped many lectures, but watched the online versions and got an A.

Professor Koob is a tough teacher, but she clearly articulates in lecture what she expects us to know for the test. I am pleased that I had the opportunity to take it from her.

Lectures-opptional. Test are based of lecture notes-have the notes,study and study some more and will be fine on the test. Test are difficult in the sense of Koob rephrases the questions-stay alert. I enjoy the way she grade-points instead of percentage.

Koob does a good job going over stuff that will be on the test. Like someone else said, she often doesn't get through all the material, but when she doesn't she won't test on what she hasn't covered (unless it's extra credit). You have access to all her lectures through CONNECT, so I just stopped going to class and watched those and I got an A

Koob is an excellent teacher. People complain that she sucks but thats only because they get bad grades. Anatomy is a difficult subject, you have to study and read the material, a lot. Koob does expect you to know a lot but you're in college, you should be learning and studying. If you want to learn anatomy, take her. If you want an easy A, don't.

People give Koob a bad time for the difficulty of the class but in reality the subject is just very intense to begin with. Also, if she doesn't cover something she tells you specifically to learn it outside of class - it's not like she springs it on you. If you spend the needed time you will get a good grade, just don't skip lecture.

Professor Koob was an interesting and informative teacher. She had a packet of notes for each unit, and LITERALLY everything on the tests were pulled from there. If she didn't cover something, and we saw it on a test, it was extra credit. The tests were tough because you had to think critically about the questions instead of just regurgitate info.

Koob gets a lot of bad ratings, I completely disagree. If you want an A in any class, you need to go to class, pay attention, and study. I have gotten a 98% 100% and 103% on her first three tests so far. I HIGHLY recommend the recorded lectures she has online. I listen to them every time I get in my car. Go to class, use the practice test, studyA

Professor Koob gets a lot of negative ratings on here. I really enjoy her as a teacher. She does a lot of demonstrations and tries to keep the lecture enjoyable. She provides notes which you fill in along with here and everything on the notes is on the exams. This is a hard course but as long as you study you can get a good grade.

KOOB IS GREAT!!! People give bad ratings for her because they have no freaking clue how difficult A&P is. It is not like ANY other class and you seriously have to study. Any A&P class requires twice the amnt of study time when compared to other classes and she does a GREAT job at providing as much assistance to take an edge off of the difficulty

Koob is amazing!! Yes, her class is challenging and she makes you work for an A so that's probably why students have such an issue with her. Study, study, study.. You'll thank yourself once exam weeks come along. She offers great review material on Blackboard (similar tests, fill in the blank etc) & I love the LA sessions!

Koob is a very good teacher. Many people will try and say she is a terrible and tries to 'trick' students on tests. These are generally the people who do not want to put the work in to receive the grade they desire. I enjoy her class a lot and Mel's teaching style is helpful. She uses many analogies that help you remember topics on the test.

Anatomy is a hard class with a lot of material to cover but Koob does a really good job with it. Tests are based directly off lectures, so show up and take good notes or work with other students. Anything not covered on the notes is eligible for extra credit. This class is made for health majors so keep that in mind and take advantage of your LA's!

Like everyone else is saying, A&P isn't meant to be easy, but Koob gives you all the resources you need to succeed. If you don't do well, it's because you are LAZY. I put in the work and received an A. Koob is extremely intelligent, funny, and desires to help you in any way possible.

She's an amazing biology professor. Even though the class is very hard due to subject matter, she gives you so many resources to succeed. Practice outlines and questions are always provided for each unit we are tested on. If you don't do well, it's because you are lazy.

Professor Koob is the best anatomy teacher in the treasure valley. Yeah, it's difficult, but the body is difficult. She brings in materials to make lectures more hands on and clear. She always has aides that have MANY study sessions. And she has office hours that you can drop in. She has GUIDED LECTURE NOTES. She makes this class so accessible.

She is a difficult teacher and tests suck but hey she isaid trying to prepare you people for the medical field and you won't just slide by with an a in this class without any work. If you watch the online lectures, and memorize the review sheet, you will be fine. but do those two things otherwise you will struggle. It's tough but you can do it

I took 227 over the 5 week summer course and t was not easy, but this course is not meant to be easy! You cannot fall behind, but she gives you everything you need to pass and then some. Extra videos/recorded lecture/memory games etc. if you didn't pass the class it was simply because you weren't willing to put in the effort.

This class with any teacher is difficult but Koob really gives you everything you need and more to succeed. If you don't pass it's only because you didn't use all of the resources she gives you! She's brilliant in anatomy and loves what she's doing which makes the class much more enjoyable. I wouldn't take it with anyone else!

She is a very nice lady, but her teaching is not bad but she doesn't really explain. This class is extra extra work outside of this class, so you need to study or you will fail!!!

Great Professor. The class is tough, but definitely manageable if you're willing to put in the study time. I dig her dry, witty humor in lecture.

I'm in the middle of this class right now and I can say that I really appreciate Koob. She works really hard to help you understand the material and gives you numerous resources. Of course everyone learns differently so you need to be creative in this class to understand it YOUR way. Study, and take the class seriously and you'll do fine.

Koob is an awesome teacher! Attendance isn't mandatory, although you NEED to go to be successful. The class is hard no matter who you take it from, and Koob provides you SO many resources to be successful: guided notes, study guides, recorded lectures, reviews. She is awesome. People just don't like her because they're too lazy to do the work.

Koob was a great professor for a very difficult class. Lecture attendance is a MUST; unless you are an extremely successful independent learner who learns greatly from textbooks then you won't succeed.

Prof Koob was a hoot! I took a lot from her class and would take it again in a heartbeat. She does an exemplary job teaching the material and brings resources from home to further drive home how to learn. Ample study resources provided, and she is fair. She writes her tests to sort those that know the material front and back, from those that don't.

Mel koob is AMAZING. People don't like her because the class is hard, but it's anatomy it's not supposed to be easy. She gives you WAY more resources to be successful than any other teacher, including guided notes, study guides, recorded lectures, practice tests, and tutoring sessions. People don't do well in her class because they don't work hard.

Koob is a great teacher. She expects hard work out of her students, but this is college. She provides everything to get an A. Her tests are based off of her lecture notes. If you know the notes forwards and backwards, then you'll get a good grade. She also gives you a practice exam that is very similar to the exam. This class isn't that hard.

Professor Koob is great. Her exams are relatively difficult, but she sets you up for success by offering pre-exams and blank outlines to fill out and if you can fill those out without using your notes then you'll do fine on the exams. She is funny and if you go to class and pay attention you'll learn a lot of amazing information!

She is a great teacher that really loves her material, but this is a advanced class so you really do have to study and put a lot of work in.

Dr. Koob was a fantastic teacher. She is fun, knowledgable, and just great person. That being said, be prepared to work. Biology 227 and 228 are very challenging and you must keep up your motivation if you want to have a good grade. Dr. Koob will give you everything you need to get an A, all you have to supply is your drive.

Koob gets a bad wrap but if you are this class is just hard in general. She gives you so many tools to succeed in this class and is very understanding. For 227 and 228 I took the online 5 week class, and passed just fine.

This professor gets a lot of mixed reviews. I am telling you this class with her as the teacher is more than passable. For me, going to as many LA sessions I could, writing out the blank outlines before tests, and not skipping class led me to get an A. She is SO nice in person. Like anything, getting lazy makes anything hard.

Koob is awesome. I learned so much from her class. She is quirky, but teaches the concepts very well. This class is tough, but she is fair and lets you know how to succeed. There are plenty of LA sessions offered and if you go to class, do the reading, and review you'll do fine.

biology 227 is a hard class so no matter who you take it's going to be hard. Koob gives a lot of study material which is what helped me a lot and the LA sessions.

I felt that Koobs class is easy to pass if you just put in the time and the effort. It not only takes studying on your own but asking the instructor for help and going to extra LA sessions. Take time to learn how you study and you will be fine. If you really want a good grade you will get it. Koob gives you a lot of material too.

Koob has lots of information available - use it all. Her tests are designed so that if you actually understand the "how" and the "what" you can get an A. You have to study. She was readily available and was willing to help me understand when I didn't. Slow down and read the questions on the test. You'll figure out most answers by going slow.

No matter what professor you end up with this class is incredibly difficult. I liked how Koob incorporated stories to different learning concepts. However her lectures were hard to understand if you didn't read or do any of the homework. Tests are really hard but take your time and make sure you understand everything.

Prof. Koob was good. She tends to stay on topic and tries to make the subject interesting. Uses multimedia well including many pictures, some physical props, and a few videos and doesn't just read the slide. Lots of extralecture material to help study the ideas, though she doesn't go out of her way to give test answers. Only grades tests and lab.

Koob is hilarious, knows her stuff, and will answer any questions after class in depth. The human body is amazing and she made it even better. She does go of topic sometimes but will never test over anything she didn't go over in class. She gives entire fill in the blank sheets on what will be on the test. Excellent professor, very down to earth.

Good, professor explains stuff well. Is extremely knowledgeable on advanced anatomy concepts for those students wanting to pursue MD route. Only people that are mentally weak have a tough time with this course, otherwise you will do just fine.

She is really passionate about biology and seems to actually care about her students. Extremely knowledgeable about the subject which helps because the class is tough. Always replied to emails in good time and material that wasn't covered in class turned into bonus questions on the tests.

After reading some of the reviews on here, I was a little nervous heading into 227 with Koob. After taking that class and close to finishing 228 with her, I can say that those nerves were unnecessary. A&P is about conceptual understanding and memorization. If you put in the time and study efficiently, you'll be fine.

Bio227 and 228 were the hardest classes I've taken at Boise State. Definitely lecture heavy. The guided lecture notes help a ton and so did the practice exams. Go to as many Learning Assistant sessions as possible! Koob is an excellent teacher but her exams are really hard, sometimes even if you study a lot.

A&P is a tough class, but Dr. Koob is fair. The only way to do well in the class is to dedicate a pretty significant amount of time into really learning the material. She trys to make it fun and interesting. She really knows her stuff and will help you if you go in and talk to her.

I took A&P with Koob over this last summer in a 5 week class. The class was very tough, but she really wants you to succeed. She posted all of her lectures online so if you missed something in class you can review later. Everyone told me that she was such a difficult teacher, but she has taught me so much about A&P because she has a passion for it.

This is NOT an easy class! However, Marilyn does a really good job at dissecting the material to prepare her students for real world experiences. The lecture tests were fine for me but a lot of my peers struggled with them. My advice, listen to the lectures online, do all learnsmarts and connects, and FIND A GOOD LAB INSTRUCTOR.

Koob is very knowledgeable about biology and made lectures funny and had great examples and ways to remember things. Her class is hard, but if you study the tests are easy to pass.

Koob is an amazing professor who is absolutely hilarious. If you do what she says and take advantage of the resources that she gives, this class is a breeze. The class is hard but she will do anything to help people succeed. Be prepared to work and be attentive but dont take this class if you plan on slacking and not attending.

Not sure why her rating isn't higher. This class is hard and will be no matter who teaches it. She gives you all of the resources you need to succeed- go to lectures, attend LA sessions, read the book, fill out reviews- it's an information dump and you will have to spend time learning the material to do well. Put in the work and you'll do well.

Advice: you reap what you sow in this class. A lot of people say that Koob is a bad professor, but those people usually didn't put in the time and effort. In order to be successful: show up to class, study everyday, and use her resources! She is a fair teacher and only tests you over what you covered in lecture and she gives you so many resources!

Koob get's a bad wrap at Boise State in my opinion. She genuinely cares for her students and wants them to succeed. She offers a crazy amount of resources to draw from, the subject matter is just difficult because there is so much of it. Take your time to really think through questions on her test and quality study is better than quantity.

She gives you as much help as you can get, and makes sure you have all the resources to succeed. If you use everything she offers (ie. optional resources on blackboard, practice tests, extra online lectures, etc.) it will help a lot.

This course is different from her B227 course in that she kinda takes the training wheels off. You are required to know all the material laid out in her lecture notes even if she does not get to it in lecture, so watch her tegrities. There is also significantly less extra credit opportunities as there was in B227. BUT systems/material is easier!

BIO 227/228 get a bad rep because you have to put in the TIME, EFFORT, and STUDYING to do well. 228 is heavier on more body systems/physiology, so I found it a bit harder than 227. I love Mel, but wish she didn't spend so much time on the heart and covered more on the immune/lymph systems. Find her hilarious and enjoyed lectures.

This class isn't easy and I don't recommend taking it if you aren't willing to put in the time and effort. Koob's exams really test whether or not you KNOW the material- and she gives you all of the resources you need to succeed. Study, go to class, attend LA sessions, form study groups- there's so much to learn in this class! Great professor.

Koob is a great professor; she's very intelligent and passionate about her lectures. I took 228 online to avoid the 3 hour labs and I got an A. I got a B in 227. These courses are difficult because there is so much material to understand, however this is not her fault. She truly wants everyone to succeed and gives all the resources to do so.

Koob is an amazing professor, she is very intellectual and funny at times. She does give out opportunities to get extra points! She provides several study materials to help you in the class, the exam is wordy and somewhat difficult but if you study the material, attend LA sessions and lecture you should pass. The class is HARD. Online code>book

She is a great professor, you just need to work hard and put in effort on your own time to learn the material as well as attending her lectures because a lot of this course is memorization.

This class is not easy by any means, but Mel gives you literally every opportunity in the book to succeed. She records all her lectures, gives you notes, practice tests, test breakdowns and even does review sessions and games if you come to class. For some pretty dry material, she does her very best to make it interesting.

You will have to read the book AND watch lectures to be successful. Do the study guides. She does write trick questions and minute/specific details (like percentages) on exams. Lectures are more specific than the book, so be sure to print her notes and pay attention- exam ?s come from lectures. She responds to emails quick and is very helpful.

Koob is amazing! The people who complain are the ones who don't show up to class or don't use all of the resources she provides. It's a difficult class, but she tells you very clearly what you need to do to pass and succeed. Her blackboard is always full of extra videos and resources, and if you use those and study hard, you'll be fine.

Koob provides plenty of resources to accurately follow lectures and study materials for each chapter. Bio A&P is a hard class with a large course load but if you put in the effort, you should be able to pass. Lab & lecture follows textbook + manual chapters extensively. Be ready to spend 10-20 hours a week on homework alone! Exams are 70% of grade.

Its true that half the class will be failing as she says in the beginning. She does give tons of resources and extra videos on Canvas. Do your reading and print and fill out all practice tests/work and youll be fine! Its a hard course that requires you to apply yourself shes a great professor and success is up to how hard you work.

She makes you work for your grade. this course is pretty difficult but she does explain everything you need to know and gives you hints on whats on the exams. I recommend buying the textbook and studying from that. Spent 4-8 hours a day studying so be dedicated and you'll get good grades on your exams. do the practice reviews she gives you.

Koob was honestly the best professor I had this summer, but I wouldnt take her class if you think you can do nothing and pass it. Definitely more textbook heavy and if you put in the work it will be an easy class. Everyone whos putting a bad rate either didnt know how to study or just didnt work for it.

Ms. Koob is a phenomenal teacher. Her tests are based on her lectures. I stopped reading the textbook and watched her lectures multiple times and was able to pass with an "A". This material isn't for the faint of heart. You need to put your own time in and study. Not just watch lectures. PUT IN THE WORK. what you give is what you get.

She did a good job of teaching and providing resources for such a difficult course. It seemed like she knew what she was talking about and related subjects to different areas of study. Your success in this class is definitely more dependent on your own study habits and knowledge. I HEAVILY recommend using the optional and extra resources.

The tests are very specific towards information in her lectures. She makes you work for a grade and the people she is failing clearly aren't trying hard enough. There is a lot of information and it's really up to you about how much effort you are going to put in. Watch lectures and do practice exams to pass tests.

Yes she is hard but what most students don't understand is that for anything in the medical related world, this is how you have to study and know your topics by heart. She teaches like how the nursing, radiology, and respiratory programs will be teaching you. They don't call BIO227 a weeding out class for nothing.

Koob is very educated. This is a tough course, a weed out course for a reason to get students ready for nursing school much of the time. If you are a hard worker and manage your time well you will do more than fine. I went to three lectures the entire YEAR. I would recommend spending lecture time at home instead note taking on the book. flashcards!

Please take the negative reviews in stride. Yes, this is a tough course. Yes, Prof. Koob expects that you actually read the material and study (not just skim and expect to get an A.) If you want to ACTUALLY learn A&P, then Prof. Koob is for you. Read the chapter, actively study, listen to lectures.

Professor Koob wasn't secretive on what would be on her tests. She highlighted what you should know and told you what to read. If you didn't put hours into studying her material then don't bother taking any a&p class. You earn a good grade in this class by putting in the work. Its science people.