No Comments

She might be hard but she is really understanding and helpful. I wouldn't want another anatomy professor - well unless there was one that just handed out A's. She is probably the best prof. I have had here.

She gives a lot of notes...take them, study them,study them again and you will do fine

lots of notes and material covered, but it is presented in a way that is easy to understand.

Gives alot of notes in each class but pretty much goes by the book. Gives a study guide for every exam and drops the lowest score. Nice lady who just wants you to learn.

Her classes are very intensive. She expects a lot. Her method of lecture is a little boring at times and the tests cover lots of material. However she is more than willing to give extra help to anyone who wants it. Be prepared for a lot of reading.

Very clear on what she expects of you, but the tests are so specific and difficult. Try to wake up for the 8 AM classes or you'll be lost.

She knows her stuff like no one else, and loves teaching it. Very nice and willing to do all she can to help students. One of my favorite professors thus far.

Her class covers alot of material, but her tests aren't ridiculously hard as long as you put some time in to study. Her lectures are almost word for word of out the chapter outlines which can be found on the website. Bring these to class and just add any extra info. Study these and you're all set!

Past raters are likely people that didn't do well in this class.She is not interesting,but bc the material isn't interesting.Just keep up with the reading, take the quizzes at the end of each chapter and you get an A.Those that struggle don't deserve to be in college and I'm embarrassed for them.

Very hard class, but she is a good teacher, Any Bio class will have a lot of material. She is strict but will help you to understand.

nice woman, knows a lot of information and wants you to know it too. tests are moderately difficult because they require thinking (like college tests should). study using the chapter quizzes, online quizzes from the book, and her quizzes and you'll do fine. keep up with the reading and spend youre extra time reviewing and you'll do fine.

I reccommend reading the material a few times. If you do that, you'll get an A.

Good teacher, she talks about a lot at once, but she'll draw a lot on the overhead so that it makes sense. Talks too fast, but she can go to class and she'll teach, don't always have to teach yourself before class, and thats good. :)

great

She is a very nice woman who I enjoyed learning from. She loves teaching and wants you to understand the material. She has a reputation for being very hard but that is because you actually have to keep up with the reading and review in order to do well. Overall she is a great professor.

okay teacher...spend the time reading the material beforehand and you'll do fine.

A Professional Professor. respectful and knows her stuff. Shes ready to answer any question...and shows that shes concerned about her students. Willing to sacrifice alot to make things easier. Bonds well w/ others. Slight problem is that she sounds like a book.very interesting but she always teaches morning classes, so u cant help but sleep. +Sweet

Very easy to understand. Can talk a bit too quickly, but everything she talks about in lecture is in the book unless she specifies otherwise. Great professor, just look over your lecture notes, read the book, and you'll do great on the tests!

Talks very fast in lecture and can get a little boring, but she is very helpful at office hours and makes herself very available.

I had her for Bio 1 and 2. Bio 1 was fine, lots of reading and studying but it was relatively easy to do well. Bio 2 is a different story. There is so much information that is really unneccesary, considering half the class are Pharmacy majors and don't need to learn about starfish. She is very helpful and wants students to do well. Lab= death.

This was my 2nd semester in her class, and this time it was much worse. the tests were too difficult, she spoke too quickly and half the test came from the book, not the notes in class. if she slowed down, the class would be boring, but do-able.

She is a great teacher and explains everything u will need to know. u def need to read the book for the exams because either you wont go to class and wont have the notes or the notes you took you wont understand. Lab is an easy A, but the quizes and tests are not. The tests are pretty hard but if you study for them you should be able to get a B.

Her enthusiasm is contagious.

The class is fast paced - she gives a lot of notes. It's really hard to get an A but not that hard to get a B+ - one of those type of classes. She can seem unapproachable, but if you seem interested in one of her topics, she will chat with you and help you out.

She talks way too fast that I stopped taking notes after awhile because my hand kept cramping up and I wasn't comprehending anything she was saying. I got the same grade on all 3 tests and stopped going to class after the first one. You absolutely need the book..many test questions are from the book, and most questions are on the little details.

Class is a waste. Just use the textbook, study it like crazy, and use the book website. All you need is the book to do well, but it's still a hard class. You definitely need to put time into it and actually read and study on a regular basis.

I thought she had a kind of annoying personality and she talked wicked fast. Other than that however, she explained everything very clearly, and the class was so fast paced that you didn't have a chance to get too bored if you were at all interested in biology. Tests/quizzes were very wordy but all multiple choice. Pretty good,Ide take her again.

Wants students to learn. Fair grader- all tests and quizzes are multiple choice. Although attendance is not mandatory, she will occasionally give bonus points for going to class

bio 2 is nothing like bio 1. labs much harder. reading textbook is helpful. moderately hard class...but lowest test score and quiz is dropped. class averages around 73.

hard but not impossible ... second semester (Bio 2) much easier if you like anatomy, even though you will probably never need to remember it if you are a pharmacy major.

she is a nice person, but she likes to hear herself talk. she genuinely cares about you passing though so if you go to the lectures, take notes, and study in advance you'll be fine. if you don't go to class and only study the night before the test don't expect to get higher than a C. nice woman though and she is fair.

Overall a great professor. She seems like she would not be helpful but, if you go and talk to her she is a sweet, very helpful woman. The tests are difficult but an A is possible with moderate studying. DO NOT leave studying for the night before!

Anal about cheating, seems very crabby and ****y, but is easy to do well in her class. show up to lecture if you feel like it, she only takes attendance when most people don't show up and it's not worth much. read the textbook well because she asks very specific questions.

Definitely a lot of material in a short time. Attendance isn't mandatory especially if you're just gonna sleep in class--you get notes some other way. Tests are very specific but not impossible. Reading the book and studying are musts. She's overall fair, it's just SO much material, overwhelming too. Doing well in lab should help boost your grade

not a very nice teacher. actually was my least liked teacher freshman year. tests were very difficult. make sure to go to class and pay attention AND read the book.

love the class, and good teacher. Can be friendly if you give her respect but I've heard she can be not so helpful if your rude.

She's not very nice, but she's helpful and clear. As long as you pay attention, you will get an A

She is a good teacher who wants you to do good. The class is hard and she might come off as mean, You just need to put the time into it. You have to study, my advise is to study right from the class powerpoints and notes, and at the end read throught he book for any extra information, or to get a better understanding of the material.

A great teacher, very enthusiastic and easy to understand. Make sure you go to class, take detailed notes, read the textbook, study the labs and you should be fine. Pretty easy A and really enjoyable! Only negative was the 8am shocker

pretty good teacher even though lectures are extremely boring. be prepared for a rough semester if you have her at 8am, not the most pleasant thing to wake up to. her tests are very hard, and need a good few days of studying for a decent grade.

very hard

amazing teacher. she kept the topic interesting at all times. you must attend class if you would like to do well, but she made everything interesting

The only thing that is a drag is the 8am time slot. but she is very clear and knowledgeable about biology! its definitely possible to get an A, just take the time to really study. It's college, it's obv not going to be easy but you will learn a lot!

Invert. Zoology is very hard. Very exacting and strict grading, no curve. Half the test is take-home, so it's easy to get a passable grade, but the in class portion is very hard. Very nice and friendly. There is a LOT of material in the class; even at a seeming breakneck pace, we were still behind. Hope you know some Latin; vast amt of terminology

Had her for BIO 1 and 2. Prof is super knowledgeable... Lectures can sound repeated and boring sometimes. Tests are very wordy- come prepared! Use textbook, studyguides, online book website flashcards to help study... Lots of effort = good grade.

Had her for general bio 1 and 2. You need to put a lot of effort into this class, but its worth it, and you will learn a lot. Very knowledgeable. I would print out a copy of the powerpoint slides and take notes on them while rewatching the lectures on tegrity on blackboard. After that is done, skim the book. A lot of work, but it will pay off.

She's a really nice lady and helpful if you go to her and ask questions. she does a lot for her students and grades the tests within a few hours sometimes. Her tests are really hard esp in BIOL2 but if you study a lot you can still get a good grade because she helps a lot by dropping and averaging lowest tests and quiz grades

i went to class all first semester and got a c- in bio 1, went to class maybe 3 times 2nd semester, got a b- in bio 2. you dont need to go to class, but study for the tests use tegrity and the book.

She is a really great instructor and knows her stuff. Study early Sometimes she goes off on tangents and it becomes hard to distinguish what information is important. You do not need to attend class, TEGRITY = AMAZING. She is really nice and readily available for help and is always timely with email responses even on weekends. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Tests are very hard. Questions are very wordy and hard to understand. Study for the next test 2-3 days after the previous test. Use office hours and e-mail.

Her tests are very wordy and hard to think through. You have to study. BUt her Tegrity classes online are useful. Overall she was okay.

I had her a few years ago (pharmacy), and looking back on old tests, they were terribly fair. Anyone who wants to succeed as a pharmacy major will get used to this type of test, or fail. It can be a bit of a transition, but She is a lot better than what's coming- she speaks clear English, uses a good textbook, and reviews everythi

She's a very smart, clear teacher who doesn't just give away As - her exams are tricky, you have to really understand the material. That being said, if you do the work you'll do well. I love her lectures.

Very clear and helpful professor. Posts all of her lectures on tegrity so it's not that harmful if you don't go to class. Tests are straight from lectures and some references to the textbook. Overall, challenging but fair class. You get a good grade if you put in effort

She really knows her stuff and is really excited to share that material with you. At first, I was angry w/ all the material we had to learn for 1 exam, then I woke up and realized that I am in college = Hard Work. Test questions are like riddles, wrapped in enigmas- they are not direct at all. That being said, really know all material. Use Tegrity

Use Tegrity

Her tests are really vague. You are expected to know every tiny detail about everything. Be prepared to work

Talks really fast during lecture, but records and posts every class via tegrity. DO NOT RELY ON TEGRITY! She gives extra credit sometimes to those who show up to her class on a given day because so many people make the mistake of relying on tegrity and those are typically the ones who don't do well. Her tests are tough, but shes very approachable.

Dr. Potts Santone was absolutely one of the best, most organized and inspiring teachers I've ever had. It's clear she puts time and thought into preparing her lectures- she made the material accessible and fascinating. I looked forward to going to class! Tests and scope of material covered are difficult but fair- be ready to study!

Oh, Potts. Very likable as a professor but as far as teaching style, it's straight reading off of the (quite pretty) lecture slides. Her study guides give you a pretty good idea of what will be on the test, but bet your butt that she will throw in tangent things that you would not be able to locate in the lecture notes. Study hard, kids.

Great prof, crystal clear directions and assignments, gives extra credit! Has office hours, go to them! The tests really aren't so bad, you just HAVE to attend class (not everything is in the tegrity) and read the textbook! As long as one puts medium effort, you should do fine. The lectures are extremely helpful. She knew me by name out of 150 kids

She isn't really that bad. She uploads a recording of all her lectures with the powerpoints online which is extremely helpful if you don't feel like going to class at 8am or if you want to brush up before a test. She also gives extra credit questions if you go to class. Her tests are fine if you actually study.

Dr. Potts-Santone was a good professor. She lectures intensely but puts up recordings on Tegrity. She grades fairly but only 3 exams in the class(plus few other assignments). She isn't too approachable but emails quickly. Recommend the class if you like the material and are good at memorizing large chunks of information.

She talks a mile a minute, and every second is relevant to the topic. She gives an outline of the topic on a powerpoint, but there is so much more she talks about, and it pops up on the exams. She doesn't care for memorization; rather, she cares for how you apply the concept. She uses Tegrity which is super helpful.

She gives a LOT of information during lectures, but uploads everything to tegrity. Tests are very fair. You know exactly what to expect, though some questions are tricky. So long as you review the tegritys and memorize what you're supposed to, you should do fine. Overall really enjoyed her class, she's very knowledgeable & material is interesting.

Dr. Potts-Santone is absolutely lovely! She is incredibly knowledgeable about her subject and her lectures are very in-depth. Tests are difficult, but they are very fair, there's just a lot of information to remember. What I really love about her class is how she applies the information she teaches to medicine and current scientific data.

Lectures are heavy content, but at least she records them so that you can access later. You'll have to work to get a good grade in this class, but as long as you show some effort, it should be fine.

This is a hard class but tegrity is a savior. She's a great teacher and is very knowledgable, you just have to put in the work and essentially memorize every word she says. tests can be tricky so start studying at least two weeks before the exam. you can't be lazy with this class

Mary Sue was one of the best lecturers I've ever had. You could tell she really knew what she was talking about. Her tests were very straightforward and the content was fair. She also had a lot of extra credit opportunities.

While this was a diffcult class Dr. Potts Santone made it interesting with her excitement for the topic and interesting stories. You have to take notes and understand the lectures to even get a B in this class but overall I really enjoyed her teaching.

Tests are very difficult and take HOURS of studying, purely memorization. Potts-Santone is so sweet and really cares about her students and their success, although this class was difficult for me and I barely got a C, I would definitely take again. She gives multiple quizzes based off of articles, so essentially opennote and online, per semester.

Dr. Potts-Santone is a very sweet and fun lady outside of class. Expect to work hard for exam grades! She is very clear about wanting test averages to be around 75. She is always available for office hours. Easy to skip class and watch the recorded lectures. Reading the textbook is not mandatory but will help a ton! Quizzes are all easy 100s.

I loved Dr. Potts-Santone. I practically lived in her office hours and asked question after question, but it paid off. When you put in the effort, she will reciprocate and help you a lot. NOT an easy class by any means, but that does not mean that she's a bad prof. As long as you do what she recommends and study ahead of time, you'll be fine.

One of the best professors I've had! Go to her office hours! She's extremely helpful and accommodating. Especially if you're registered with the DRC, she's the professor to have! She's very understanding and really cares. I wish all of my professors were like her!! Lectures cover a lot of material but she's enthusiastic and interesting to listen to

Listen I know everyone dislikes her because she's really difficult but it IS possible to do well in the course, you just have to spend a lot of time studying. She is a personality most people dislike, but I get her teaching style. Rewatch lectures on 2x or download fast panopto to watch even faster. You don't need to go to class but WATCH lectures.

Surprised about these reviews on Prof. Potts-Santone. She makes exams very doable (given you listen in class) and even gave multiple opportunities for extra credit. People are dramatic, do not listen to the reviews on here.

This professor's exams are very specific to what we learned in class, but I think some of the reviews on here are exaggerating. She was an effective lecturer, I usually left class with a solid understanding of what we learned, and I translated this knowledge to exams (I do think that having prior knowledge of biology from AP Bio helped, though)

Professor Potts-Santone is an effective teacher and gives you opportunities to improve your grade. She does go through material very fast, so if you miss anything in class you should rewatch the lectures. It helps to have taken biology in high school.

While her class covered a lot of material in a very short amount of time, I feel that she was very clear about what you needed to know to do well. I definitely put more time into studying for her exams than I expected, but her study guides were very helpful. The content on the exams was the content she emphasized during class. Don't skip lecture!!

Despite lower ratings on this website, I enjoyed Professor Potts-Santone's lectures and class overall. Because exams are lecture-heavy, I suggest that you attend lectures on a regular basis and take good notes. She also gave multiple opportunities to earn extra credit and improve your grade.

Put in the hours and you'll most likely do fine. She gave lots of extra credit. Pay attention in the lectures and write down what she says, not what is on the slides. When you study, just review both. Do lots of active recall when studying, don't just read over your notes. Don't waste time with the textbook.

Professor Potts-Santone is not as bad as some of the reviews on here say, her tests may be specific but if you pay attention in class and write down everything she says (and rewatch the lectures if necessary), you will be fine. The class consists of the final, 3 exams, and 4 quizzes, but she does give ample opportunities for extra credit.

She is not as bad as people say she is. Just go to class, take good notes, and you will be fine. She records every lecture, allowed us to correct our exams for some credit back, and offered many extra credit points.

Prof. Potts-Santone has an unfair reputation, IMO. She is very knowledgeable and offers many opportunities to correct exams. You have to put in a considerable amount of effort to do well, but I'm walking away with what I think is a solid foundation in biology. Don't be intimidated: study hard, go to office hours and you'll see results.

I don't think I have ever met a more caring professor. I got extremely sick this semester, and Mary worked with me and helped me. She pushed back exams to when I could take them and was always available for Zoom office hours, even if it wasn't the normal time. People usually don't like her cause her tests are hard, but it's not if you study right.

Sometimes puts extra credit hints in the syllabus so make sure to read it. Also gives out extra credit to people who come to class when not many people show up. Is a fine professor, just don't get on her bad side and don't crack your knuckles during tests or she WILL crash out

Honestly I think some people are a bit dramatic about Potts-Santone. I think a lot of the animosity people have towards her is just because the class is really hard. She is a lovely human and cares about you succeeding, and you get extra points for going to class. It is entirely memorization but so are most bio classes so I think it was reasonable.

Her class is hard + exams are memorization heavy, but so are most bio classes. She gives a HUGEEE amount of extra credit which boosted my grade so much. She is super passionate and knowledgeable, and I really liked her enthusiasm + flexibility. People enjoy hating on her as a way of coping about their grades, but i think her class is very doable.