4.7

Mary Dawson

Biology - Kingsborough Community College

4.7
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4.7
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Would Retake

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She is one of the best professors

BIO1100 - 5.0 rating

Her class was a great pleasure and iv'e learned a lot

BIO11 - 5.0 rating
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B: 1
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Reviews (98)
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BIO12
Nov 13, 2003

i actually understand when she is teaching, i would go to the exam without studying and get a high grade and that's because she knows how to stick infos to the students' brains

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BIO11
Dec 10, 2003

No one droped the class ..She brings the lecture to a relateable form. Great in the art of teaching.

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BIO71112
Feb 18, 2004

great teacher

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BIO28
Jun 13, 2004

She is very nice and hot lady but her test aren't easy. She will give u 3 test plus 3 project to do. All those test and project are ur grade. I got C in her class.

5.0
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BIO12
Nov 27, 2004

She gives excellent notes. She make class very fun. Her exams are fair M.C are easy however her essays are a bet hard because it can be anything on the lesson.

5.0
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BIO11
Dec 16, 2004

very nice professor , very helpful

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BIO1112
Dec 17, 2004

very nice and helpful. study lectures and you'll be fine.

5.0
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B11
Dec 18, 2004

Final test was just пи%де%

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BIO7
Dec 18, 2004

Always promises that the tests will be easy. She lies.

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BIO11
Jan 6, 2005

She curves the final which is great! I was in her intensive writing class... I got good grades on 2 exams and on a takehome exam. I failed EVERYTHING else. And I still got a C!!!! She rocks! And I actually gained some knowlege from this class, which is not typical for me.

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BIO11
Feb 10, 2005

DAWSON IS AWSOME!!!

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BIO11
Feb 17, 2005

fabulous absolutely fantastic!

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BIO11
Feb 18, 2005

If you want to learn take her she is the best. Grades are very fare do your work and you'll get A

5.0
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B107
Feb 19, 2005

Prof. dawson was an awesome teacher. Shes fun and easy to understand.

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BIO1112
May 25, 2005

She is the best. You will be lucky if got her as prof. Recomend only her if you need bio 07,11,or 12. You'll love her

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BIO11
Nov 18, 2005

You learn and you will pass her course. Beyound helpful and concerned. Be ready for each class and you won't believe how much you will enjoy learning in her class. Just the best professor there is.

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BIO11
Dec 30, 2005

She is THE BEST

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BIO11
Feb 18, 2006

Very straight forward and very smooth going. Tests are well done great easy.

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BIO1112
Feb 28, 2006

I was LUCKY enough to have her for 11 & 12, EVERYONE knows Dawson is SIMLY THE BEST THERE IS!

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BIO7ANDBIO11
Mar 5, 2006

She is the best.

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BIO11
Mar 20, 2006

Dawson is the best teacher for any Bio. Her calss is fun and entertaining. She cares about her students and will try and help in any way possible. Do your work and pay attention, it will be worth it. You will learn and get an A. *SHES THE BEST*!!!

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BIO11
Jul 27, 2006

She is the greatest professor for human anatomy at kbcc and just pay attention in class.

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BIO11
Sep 29, 2006

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BIO11
Dec 15, 2006

Great professor! She actually wants students to pass and she helps them any way she can. The only thing she is not doing for students is study for the test and take the test ;)

5.0
3.0
BIO11
Dec 16, 2006

really good gives points for any extra work giving in work late is never a problem

5.0
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BIO11
Dec 25, 2006

Great professor! She actually wants students to pass and she helps them any way she can. The only thing she is not doing for students is study for the test and take the test ;)

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5.0
BIO1200
Jan 20, 2007

This professor is a great speaker, and her quizzes are very fair. As for her tests... will tell you to ignore certain things only for them to show up. Likes being tricky with wording. My best advice do not take her during Winter or Summer and study everything.

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BIOD01A
Mar 14, 2007

Shes the BEST BIO professor in the school. I am taking her for BIO 11 and she is awesome. The material is hard, but thats bc bio isnt easy. She answers all questions, she makes learning fun, creates a friendly environment, her quizzes are easy. A is possible...unlike other bio techers where you have to be a genius to get an A. NIce Lady.

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BIOD
May 9, 2007

Hard tests with essays questions. Very unpredictable.

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BIO12
May 17, 2007

She is very unpredictable. Class is very hard.She does not explain well. Class flow in monoton maner.

5.0
5.0
BIO12
May 18, 2007

She was not THAT easy, her quizzes are fair... her tests are extremely difficult.

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BIOD01A
Jun 6, 2007

omg prof. Dawson is the best prof. ever!! If u wanna get a good grade trust me take dawson ....she is so nice and helpful...the best! oh ya u gotta study and ull do great

5.0
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BIODO1A
Jul 25, 2007

wonderful professor, knows her stuff, and enjoys her job, very encouraging

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BIO0297
Nov 15, 2007

She is the best Biology teacher i ever had!!!!! She doesn't about what you get from ur exams, she just cares about what you learn from her...............she will ask you to rewrite your exam by earning the extra credits!!! which help you to learn better!!!!! I like her and i am going to take her BIO 12 for the Winter!!!!

4.0
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BIOD01A
Dec 23, 2008

She knows her stuff.. very intelligent wants to learn.. her lab quizzes are easy but her lecture exams are exteremly hard.. you have to study for this class

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BIO11
Dec 23, 2008

She knows her stuff.. her quizzes for lab are easy but her lecture exams are extremely hard.. her attitude towards students is that welcoming but thats her personality

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BIO0110
Jan 17, 2009

Great Teacher! Works hard and really effective! Test are not very hard if you prepeared. I've completed her Bio11 class with A+ !

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BIOD01A
Nov 12, 2009

This is a wonderful teaching who is willing to educate her students as much as possible. She takes her time to explain each and every detail. I love her tactic of teaching. If you study you will do well in her class.

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BIO011
Dec 22, 2009

Shes awesome! lab quizzes and lecture exams are NOT hard if u study and she gives plenty of extra credit. she makes u feel like ur friends to her rather than students. if u can get a spot on her class, u would be crazy to not take it! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE HERR!

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BIO12
Feb 24, 2010

Wanna really learn & have fun? Take her class. She's the best! Great speaker, extremely helpful & hilarious! If you pay attention in class and study a little you can get an A

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BIO1200
Apr 16, 2010

This class was extremely interesting..she def. knows how to relate biology with things we ALL wonder about. She is extremely fair and caring about her students. Not only is she funny but you end up learning a lot. She also does the bio portion of the NLN review and it was an absolute fortune to have her versus any other bio prof for bio12.

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BIOBIO
Jun 12, 2010

The best professor.

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ANATPHYS
Jul 1, 2010

SUPERB PROFESSOR:))))))

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BIO12
Jul 25, 2010

Take her for any bio. I took her for bio 12 in the summer session and it was the best. Trust me 6 weeks of work but it was all worth it. Dawson is the best when it comes to A&P.Exam are not easy but she make cover everything in class. she explain everything and will make sure that you get the concept. If you understand the concept it becomes m

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BIO12
Feb 17, 2011

Professor Dawson brings biology to life! She cares about the students that care about their work and goes out of her way to make sure you get it. Bring on the questions!

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BIODOED
May 19, 2011

AMAZING TEACHER. FUN AND EASY. SHE IS A SWEETHEART

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BIOD01A
Jun 23, 2011

She is the best professor for biology.She was my professor for Bio 11 and i wished i have her for all other biology classes.Her tests are not easy but if you study you will get A. She cares about her students and never gets tired of answering their questions or helping them.The best professor so far at Kingsborough college.

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BIO0338
Nov 15, 2011

Class is extremely harder then it needs to be largely due to the fact that she refuses to give reviews or a clear outline of what to study for the test. you end up having to cram a ton of material.

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BIO12
Feb 15, 2012

Dawson is one of the best professors you can find in the bio dept. she is very clear! if you decide to take her she gives lab reports and then quiz right after in lab and lecture is multiple choice questions with one question emailed to you prior to the test. the final now is based on all the material from start to finish!

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BIO12
Feb 25, 2012

One of the best Professors that I have had the privilege to study under. Advocates understanding of the material rather than rote memory. Relates the material to anecdotes and adds humor to otherwise dull topics. Extremely intelligent, educated and passionate about Science and Education. She makes herself available for additional help.

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BIO12
Jun 17, 2012

Im taking her for Bio12 & already he for Bio11. Extremely down to earth and clear on teaching. She knows her stuff & knows it well. She's the head in charge of the dept & very good at it. I high,y recommend her. She'd seems tough but she's gets you thinking.

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BIO01
Nov 14, 2012

She is the best professor I ever had in college. I really enjoyed her class. She helped me a lot in understanding the biology and I think just the words are not enough to express how best teacher she is .I recommend everyone to take her class ,because you will definitely love her class .Good luck and enjoy her class.

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BIO1100
Dec 10, 2012

Best professor I ever had. She knows her stuff, she will go above and beyond to give you the tools to succeed. I enjoyed her class and looked forward to attending. She inspired me to be a better student

5.0
2.0
BIO11
Dec 28, 2012

Professor Dawson is the best professor it has ever been my privilege to study under. She is extremely passionate about biology and because she is, you learn to be. In addition, she is soooo caring. We missed days because we went thru hurricane Sandy, but she kept us on track and focused. I hope I get her for Bio 12 she's the best!

5.0
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BIO12
Feb 21, 2013

Subject is hard and interesting. You need to learn a lot. Professor Dawson is an excellent educator. I am so grateful she was my teacher. Super smart woman and extremely nice person. Thank you for your confidence. Thank you for your wisdom. My first toast is for you.

5.0
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BIO11
Jun 16, 2013

It was a pleasure taking Professor Dawson's Human Anatomy & Physiology 1. I learned a wealth of information, that now I have the building blocks to start Human Anatomy & Physiology 2. The key to succeeding in this class is not to slack off. If you listen to Professor Dawson's instructions you will be just fine..Take it from me I got an A..Thank you Professor Dawson!! :)

5.0
1.0
BIO11
Jun 24, 2013

Although she gave me C+, I still would highly recommend taking her class, she knows her stuff, and the reason i received that grade is not at all her fault, I just decided to slack off and procrastinate in studying for given material. If you're given chance take her, she made Bio 11 lots of fun and easy to comprehend. Dawson is recommended for sure

5.0
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BIO
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2013

AMAZING PROF!funny; and is so kind! wont regret taking her class!

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BIO12
Grade: A
Feb 27, 2014

The best Bio professor!!!!!!!!!!!

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BIO11
Mar 12, 2014

Best professor ever. Always keeps the topics interesting, very helpful and understanding. Loves what she does. Take her class, you won't regret it

5.0
3.0
BIO11
May 16, 2014

One of the best professors that i have ever had the pleasure of having at this school. Just make sure you study and stay on top of your stuff. But she is great

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3.0
BIO11
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2014

She is not an easy professor, and she requires a lot of work. Yet if you put your efforts and work hard you will get the grade you deserve. She is very clear, knowledgeable, fair and helpful. Her class was a great pleasure and iv'e learned a lot. Yose

5.0
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BIO11
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2014

Professor Dawson is the best one. Even though her class wasn't easy, it was interesting and helpful. She explains very clear and she knows how keep your attention. I already miss her and her class.

5.0
2.0
BIO1100
Jun 17, 2014

Professor Dawson is one of the coolest professors I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. She is cool as a cucumber and also pretty hot. She also taught me some BIO pretty well.

5.0
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BIO11
Jul 28, 2014

She is the best!!!! Very respecteful, and polite. She can help you with anything. I really enjoyed taking this class with her.

5.0
3.0
BIO11
Grade: A+
Aug 8, 2014

She is an amazing professor. I enjoyed her class so much. Her lectures were interesting. She is very knowledgable and smart. But this was very intense class, it's not for lazy students. If you work hard and use every available time you have to study for this class, you will get A / A+. Even her exams were interesting. She gave extra credits.

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28
Oct 14, 2014

Taking her BIO28 class right now, so clear- constantly repeats herself to make sure that everyone understands what's going on. If you want a class that's not textbook determined, take this class- NO TEXTBOOK! study study study and you'll do fine!

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BIO11
Jan 3, 2015

Very professional, very knowledgeable, very helpful, inspirational. Interesting lectures with examples from life, so you would understand it. Easy to get A+ if you work REALLY HARD. I'm taking her BIO12 in winter and very happy about it. Prepare to study a lot, but, come on, peeps, you are in college!!!

5.0
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BIO12
Jan 18, 2015

She was a lot of help for my bio 12 class, I had a rough time in bio 11 because my professor was so rough but Dawson was amazing because she teaches in a way that you want to learn more. Her tests are average, if you go over your notes and power points well, then you can get an A.I wish she was an option for bio 51

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BIO12
Mar 5, 2015

She is an amazing professor!!! She explains very clear every topic and makes it very interesting. Prof. Dawson is very helpful, knowledgeable, professional and inspirational! I feel lucky to be in her class. She is the best!!!!

5.0
2.0
BIOLOGY1300
Jun 15, 2015

She is a great teacher and is able to answer any questions and knows her material very well. She is helpful when it comes to getting the grade that you want. She gives power points and study guides to help study for exams. She explains the whole lab before you perform it, there's no way you can't get a good grade unless you don't study.

5.0
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BIO11
Grade: B
Jul 23, 2015

She's the epitome of what a professor should be. Very smart, long lectures but makes a lot of jokes so you don't fall asleep. Hard tests. A lot of notes but she posts them on blackboard. very down to earth but she takes no bs either. if she sees you work , she will help you out a lot.

5.0
1.0
BIO11
Nov 13, 2015

I love everything about Prof. Dawson. Incredible professor really tries to help all of her student i'm taking her now for BIO11 and i'm hoping i get her for 12. Consider yourself very luck if you get her as your professor. Pay attention in class, record her lectures look over the power points and there is no reason why you shouldn't get an A

4.0
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BIO11
Grade: A-
Nov 16, 2015

Great teacher. Clear outline in syllabus. Read book and study and you'll do well

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3.0
BIO1100
Nov 25, 2015

I love Dawson. She is one of the best professors. Very inspirational and helpful. Labs are easy, but for her tests you have to study. She wants and makes sure that her students understands the materials.

5.0
2.0
B11
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2015

She is the best professor to have for this courser. You will understand the human body when she is done with you.

5.0
3.0
BIO1300
Grade: A+
Feb 18, 2016

Best Bio professor in kbcc! I like her she's amazing very fair grader! Cares about you and helps you alot! She want students to succeed! Tests are easy if u concentrate and do ur job

5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Prof Dawson is great. She covers a lot of material but if you pay attention and do the reading you should be fine. Gives plenty of opportunities to boost your test grades. Plus she's kind of sexy.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
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3.0
BIO11
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Professor Dawson just an amazing and so cool!!! Very helpful, caring professor. If you wanna A you have to deserve that, you need to work hard, read and study, tests are not hard, labs also, but again, you have to study. After every test she will give you a chance to do post exam wrapper and boost up your grade up to 10 points.

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BIO11
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

There was 3 exams and one final. There's an opportunity to earn 10 points each on the first two exams. Read the textbooks, print out and review the lecture slides and go to tutoring if want to be successful. She's a great professor who wants you to succeed but u have to put the work in. I got an A. Highly recommended but u have to work hard.

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BIO13
Jun 9, 2017
Would take again

She is a very good professor and easy to obtain an A all you have to do is actually review after her lecture and you should be able to get a 90+ on every test because she actually uses real life daily examples to demonstrate the meaning of a topic

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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BIO011
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

I would def take her again if I could for other bio courses. You will have to study hard in order to get a good grade. You can't pass Anatomy class thinking you don't have to study and actually try. Read her Powerpoints and understand the materials. She has exam wrapper after each exam adding to 10pts extra. Take this professor, she is wonderful.

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BIO011
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Dawson is really great, but she moves really fast. She tends to provide detailed study guides and resources for the more complicated topics though. Still, the class is best for those who catch on quickly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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BIO13
Grade: A+
Feb 18, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Dawson is a brilliant, kind and engaging. She will often balance/incorporate personal & humorous stories in combination with the information she desires to teach, so the information isn't overwhelming. She cares for her students and provides many resources and aids, such as review sheets and bonus questions. Study hard and you will get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
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BIO13
Grade: A+
Mar 3, 2018
Would take again

M. Dawson is one of the best professors I've had at KBCC. Her lecture style will pull you in and make you love learning about biology. She moves quickly, but its not hard to keep up. Dawson wants to make sure we all understand the concepts rather than go home and memorize. Exams are all short answer, the online textbook is an amazing tool too.

Inspirational
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BIOLOGY1300
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

she is the best professor in kbcc. if you really want to study biology, you should take her. she is very caring.

Respected
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BIO13
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

She is the best, her lectures are very interesting, very little homework if you keep up with work easy to get A and she always gives you extra credit. She's very nice, very respectful if you ask her a question gives the answer in the easiest way so it's easier for you to get it and she's just AMAZING, totally recommend taking her

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BIO0338
Grade: A
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Professor Dawson is great. And her mindset is great for student to learn something her and leave with information they mad use in future. Her class was amazing and got to learn lot from her. Even though my major not the biology she made the class interesting and enjoyable.

Respected
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BIO3300
Grade: A+
Jun 22, 2019
Would take again

She cares. She understands that this is a class for non-majors(of the Biology variety), and as such, tried to make it as pleasant as she could. Take her, you won't regret it. Oodles of extra credit too!

Respected
Caring
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3.0
BIO3300
Jul 20, 2019
Would take again

she is an amazing professor one of the best tries to help everyone in the class TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO13
Feb 13, 2020
Would take again

Diving into the world of biology? Good. Sign up with this professor and its impossible to regret you did. Complex processes are made easy to understand, and along with the professor having genuine care for her students the result is a great learning atmosphere.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
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B11
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 6, 2020
Would take again

Ill take her class a million times. She makes you understand the material so well. This is one smart lady. She makes you feel like shes your friend whos teaching you something. And shes logical! Shes very fair when it comes to grading. Im so glad she was my lecture professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1100
Jun 23, 2020
Would take again

Professor Dawson is awesome and very considerate of her students. She is a great teacher to have.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Sep 29, 2020
Would take again

Great professor, clear grading criteria. Caring. Be ready to STUDY. Tough exams. Would absolutely take her again

Test heavy
Respected
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4.0
5.0
HUMANANATOMY
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

It was hard to understand what assignments are where, so poor organization but the course schedule helped a lot. She was always accessible through email and was very understanding when it came to assignments.

So many papers
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1300
Grade: A+
Sep 30, 2022
Would take again

She is one of the best professors i have taken in my college experience. She makes lectures interesting, gives helpful assignments that did not pressure me but instead helped me actually learn the material. She is an amazing professor ! I truly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
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BIO1200
Grade: A-
Jan 23, 2023
Would take again

Dr Dawson is an amazing professor she really cares if you learn the work. she listens to your concerns and helps you as much as possible . she teaches with humor . You must read and listen to her when she lectures it helps with the test.. Dr Dawson deserves to be honored as the most knowledgeable , compassionate amazing professor ever

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
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CHM101
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Dawson is the GOAT. She is the only reason I passed chem she is insanely funny, and such a caring person. She makes everything so clear when other professors couldn't, and would go out of her way to help. Truly a kind person, and also, she is a GENIUS! One of the smartest people I have ever met. Not snobby at all like many professors.

Inspirational
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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