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She is such a good professor! She is hard but her tests are what are on her notes, so go to class and listen!
Mealney is a great instructor she also teatches Anantomy. She goes by her notes and not the book, maybe a few graphs or tables but thats it. If you study you will pass her class. I highly recommend her theres too many idiot dont waste time and valuable money. Go with Melaney she is great.
Melaney was one of my favorite instructors! The material is hard and requires a lot of studying but, if you put the time in, you'll do well. She lectures & tests directly from her downloadable class notes and is always very helpful. You'll love her!
Melanie is very smart and very beautiful, and she wants to make sure everyone knows it. (that part gets a little old) She makes anatomy very interesting. I highly recommend her. Study like crazy and you'll do well. Don't study, and you'll fail.
attendance is mandatory if you want to understand material. recorder is helpful. she's very passionate about physiology. was recommended to me by another professor as well as other students and I am glad I took their advice. very knowledgeable. will take her for other classes if i get a chance.
Melanie is the best professor you will ever have! She is sooo funny and makes everything interesting! If you think she is hard it's because you don't study! She tests very fair! You will love going to her class because it is never boring! She has awesome stories and is always willing to help you if you need it! You will love her!
Melaney is a great teacher. She is very entertaining which makes the class interesting and fun. She has awesome visual aides to help the visual learners. The tests can be difficult. The only thing I didn't like was it took her forever to grade the tests, and when they are graded she doesn't go over them in class.
Very fair, test questions come from notes, not from the book. has quizzes that are very similar to her test questions
Melaney is one of the best teachers I've had. I wish I took physiology from her too. Very animated and fun to listen to and knows human anatomy very well. She makes a ton of difference. Her lectures follow her notes and has helpful quizzes. She doesn't go over or give you back your tests though you can if you arrange to meet with her.
I find the previous comment to contradict my own experience. Melaney was very helpful and answered questions if asked. If you got a C in this class, you probably did C work. If you go to class and study her notes, you will do well on the test.
Melaney is a fantastic professor. Her tests are derived directly from her notes and are not tricky. The way she teaches and her personality make it easy to pay attention in her lecture. Study her notes and know your hormones and you'll pass easily. Highly recommended.
AWESOME! She made the class intersting with her personality and knowlege. If you study her notes and go to class it is VERY possible to get an A.
Awesome Teacher! She has a great personality and teaches the material very well. Her notes are incredibly helpful, however her tests were still pretty difficult. I recommend her, just be prepared to STUDY!!!
Highly recommend this teacher if you want to understand what you are learning. You cannot just memorize and regurgitate the information. Its not hard to get an A if you put in the time. Her website is extremely helpful, it has everything you need on there. Test are off of the notes and her lectures are entertaining.
Loved Melaney. She's the most fun biology teacher I've had. She knows her stuff and really wants you to understand it. I would take her class again in a heart beat. You do have to put in the time to study, but when it comes to phys and anatomy, you always have to.
Anatomy is a hard subject but she is great at teaching it. She test straight off the outline she provides and is VERY clear. You have to study for her tests but every question asked is fair and again in her notes. I enjoy going to her class. She is very interesting and i look forward to taking her for Phys
Melaney was an interesting teacher. She knows her information on Anatomy. I did not like her style of teaching. Her study guide had really good info., however on her test she likes to change the wording around to try to confuse you. She gives you extra stuff to study and most of the info. Is not going to be on the test. Not a fan of this teacher.
Melaney is extremallly bright. I liked her teaching style.You must sleep, eat, and dream Anatomy to get a good grade in this class. Hardest teacher for anantomy on the campus. Disturbing tolerance for cheating, which surprised me. Be prepared for nothing but anantomy for an entire semester.
Awesome teacher
She is a great teacher! You really need to put in study time, as in all Anatomy classes, but she is always willing to help if needed. She provides you all the information you need to succeed in class... all you have to do is put in the time.
Melaney is an extremely knowledgeable teacher and lectures very well. Her tests are difficult, but if you actually study and attend her lectures, you will do well. No homework ever, attendance isn't mandatory, however she does have weekly quizzes. They aren't worth much, just there to help you know how much you need to study. Highly recommend.
This course is tough but as long as you attend the lectures and go over the lecture notes, then you should pull a decent grade from her course. I highly recommend her and I look forward to having her for Physiology in the fall.
I absolutely loved the way she taught. I just found her tests very difficult. I took her class twice and only improved one grade. She knows what she is talking about and her lectures are funny.
The class is hard and requires tons of study time but that is the nature of the subject. She is fair and helpful. She requires you to learn the material. She teaches in a way that makes it possible. She creates lecture notes that she lectures from. If you come prepared with those notes and really study and learn them, you can get a good grade.
Amazing teacher. I learned so much more than I anticipated! She is smart and is great at keeping her lectures interesting . Test require a lot of studying but are easy to pass if you study.
Very supportive to students' needs, also great to emphasize students' responsibilities. Very approachable, funny.
She is an amazing teacher! Super tough class but keeps it very interesting! Always talk with her after class if you need help. Very gifted professor!
She is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. She only tests on info that is in her notes. You can get an A if you study her notes
Melaney has a way of being able to put difficult concepts into easy to understand terms. I highly recommend her for both A & P.
Melaney is great, she uses real life experiences to help you understand the concepts. This is a tough class her tests are hard, but if you study you can do well. I would take another class from her in a heartbeat.
I loved taking Physiology from Melaney. She's a great teacher. People say that Phys takes as much study time as anatomy, but I found this class to be extremely easy. Just make flashcards for every vocabulary word on her notes, memorize, and you'll be fine. I got A's on every test and didn't need to take the final. Physiology is incredibly cool.
First off, she is a total babe so its very easy to watch her the whole class.. Her teaching style is great! I enjoyed her lectures.
Melaney is a great teacher! I took her a few semesters ago for physiology and now for anatomy. Although she teaches really hard subjects she simplifies it so everyone can understand and applies everything back to every day life to make it all make sense! She is really nice and cares about her students, highly recommend her! She is funny too!
Although attendance isn't mandatory, she does have quizes you have to take with a clicker in class. If you have an A in the class before taking the final, you don't have to take it. I didn't have to take the final for Anatomy or Physiology. The material is hard, so study. If you study her notes and use flashcards, you should do well. Good teacher
Melaney Farr is a phenomenal teacher! She was organized, intelligent, interesting and passionate. She incorporated interesting facts research and jokes into the lectures, making class more interesting and more memorable. I loved the coherent organization of her notes,her thought process in general and I am looking forward to phsiology next semester
Melaney is the best teacher for anatomy or physiology. I highly recommend her, i think most of the other teachers at Slcc suck. She makes learning enjoyable and has the best sense of humor! She is my favorite professor I've had at Slcc.
Melaney is the best instructor I have had at SLCC. She is an excellent communicator of information. She takes a fairly hard subject and makes it interesting, which makes it easier to understand and retain. I am taking her Physiology class now and love this class just as much as her Anatomy lecture! Tip: READ-RE-READ-READ-RE-READ her notes!
Melaney is THE best teach at SLCC. If you are serious about health science and learning anatomy then this is the place to be. 1st of all, she is freaking hilarious. 2nd, she is awesome at explaining things and helping you know the material. There is a lot of studying involved with this class. Best teacher at SLCC BY FAR.
Very bright instructor with obvious passion for science and for teaching. Very organized. Adept at using technology in the classroom. I really enjoyed her lectures. Highly recommend!!!
SHE IS GREAT, I LOVE THAT SHE RECORD HER LECTURES AND UPLOAD IT SO STUDENTS CAN LISTEN TO IT AGAIN AND AGAIN IF YOU NEED TO. IT IS HELPFUL TO READ THE BOOK BUT IF YOU GO TO CLASS READ HER NOTES YOU WILL GET AN A. SHE WILL ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU HAVE
Would take any biology class from her. She knows what she is talking about, she is funny, cute, confident, and has a passion for what she teaches. Study her notes and pay attention, easy A. So far, my best professor.
I loved this teacher and she was super funny and interesting but she was VERY disorganized. She would have great study guides but non of the info would be on the test. Although she is very funny and somewhat nice I wouldn't suggest taking Anatomy or Phys from her.
I took Anatomy and Physiology from Melaney at the same time thinking it was going to be a crazy semester and she was incredible. The lectures were interesting and the tests were manageable and fun if you just read the notes and take time to understand a few key points I got an A and B respectively and loved going to class.
Melaney is a very intelligent and witty professor. She has a true passion for anatomy and physiology. She does not mess around when it comes to her rules and structure. To have success in this course, you must study consistently. Highly recommend her for a progressive learning experience. She makes lectures very enjoyable.
Hands down, she is the best teacher I've had. She has a great way of making connections with material and real world. She sparked my love of physiology, her lectures funny and actually enjoyable. I highly recommend taking her class, you won't regret it!
Overall best anatomy teacher at SLCC hands down. No one compares to her as an anatomy teacher.
The best anatomy teacher you can have at SLCC. Be prepared to work hard, but she will help you succeed and will teach you what you need to know. I loved this class.
She was a great teacher and knows what she is talking about. I learned a lot from her and I would take her again. Hard class, so get ready to study!
She is a really good teacher, for me her tests were hard, she really wants you to Learn, I needed a C for my program so I have to retake this class and I totally trying to retake it from her. Get ready to read and study, this class is already hard but she makes it fun
Melaney was so good. I loved her notes. Loved her lectures. She was great in both anatomy and physiology!
I took Melaney for anatomy and I absolutely loved her class. She sparked my interest in anatomy. Her notes are awesome and her lectures are very interesting. She does not try to trick you on tests she just wants you to know the info. She is very willing to help students. I will definitely be taking physiology from her too!
Melaney was great. Good lecturer, funny and positive. Very hard class but it is manageable if you study and go to labs.
She is an interesting person, doesn't get back to email unless its top priority for her, and doesn't really care about your schedule or life. I had to drop classes to accomodate being in her class, and at sending emails I had to pray to get a response sometimes. Not really looking to taking a class with her again.
Melaney is amazing! Lectures are hilarious and amazing. No homework, occasional quizzes that are 5% of test grade and about 4 tests + final. By far the best professor at SLCC and will make your semester worthwhile. Study the notes for the test and figure out how she thinks before the first test and you will do great!
Loved taking Anatomy from Melaney! The class was difficult and a lot of studying but she made things very clear in her lectures. Her lectures were also very interesting. I would definitely take another class from her in the future!
She is very clear what she wants and gives you the notes online to print off. She has helpful websites and lab aides. You will have a lot harder of a time if you don't get a good lab teacher. I heard plenty of things from other anatomy teachers and Melaney is the fairest. So funny and very intelligent. Knows her stuff and how to grade it.
She makes physiology so interesting. If you know the material you will pass the class. Her tests are scantron and a few essay. Just know that you're going to study constantly for her class. Her lectures are online which will save you if you aren't clear about what she was talking about in class.
Here is the deal. This is Anatomy!!! Melaney runs the program so she is the one to take the class from. She is HILARIOUS! she is not from Utah and she definitely puts personality in her lectures. I Loved her and left Anatomy amazed by everything she taught me. Her Test are hard but it is Anatomy so Study. If u can't get in to her class wait.
Moves quickly. Is clear in her delivery & in what you need to know for the tests. IMHO she grades fairly. Is always available during office hours to clarify things not understood in lecture. Records & posts lecture online so you can listen as often as needed. DO NOT miss class, things are done on the board that are not recorded. BE THERE!!!
Amazing teacher! Study all of her notes and you will do well. It is a tough subject! Be prepared! So funny and smart! Loved her class!
Great professor. She is passionate about anatomy and helps you get a visual on the material. You will be putting a lot of hours into this class if you want an A but it's possible. Be prepared for quizzes every week that will count as 5% of your test.
Melaney is an amazing teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed taking her class. However, her tests are extremely tough, so a lot of studying is going to be needed to pass her class. However, she will drop your lowest test score at the end of the semester. Quizzes also are important to get a good grade, so make sure to get a clicker before class starts.
Melaney is the most organized teacher I have ever had. She records all of her lectures and puts them online, as well as her modified notes that she tests directly off of. You do need to study to earn an A, however. I wouldn't recommend taking this course among several others. I put in at least 4-5 hours EVERY DAY to studying. Attend open labs!!!
Read her notes, watch each video twice, I did great so do you. There is no reason you cannot pass if you put a little effort. I started learning english 4 years ago, I did really well in her class. I got anatomy overall 95% and physiology 96.5%. I received tremendous knowledge from her.
Melaney has all of her notes online, she goes over them as she lectures so that nothing is left out. She also records each lecture and posts it online soon after class is over. She is hilarious which made me eager to attend every lecture.
Melaney is in charge of the curriculum for anatomy at SLCC. She will teach you exactly what you need to know to not only pass anatomy, but to be successful in any of the health science programs at SLCC. Melanie is all about anatomy, not tricky tests, not memorizing for the sake of memorizing, not stress. You want to take anatomy from her.
Melaney is an amazing teacher! She is smart as hell, and knows it. Super clear on her tests/grading. It's the human body, so you should expect to work your ass off for a decent grade. Offers bonus points, and drops your lowest test score, even if it's the final. She runs the anatomy/physiology department, literally. TAKE HER FOR ANATOMY!!!
Melaney has the potential to be a good teacher, but she has her days. She was okay, and class was somewhat interesting. Her clickers used for quizzes are annoying, and she probably gets a kick back by making students purchase these things for $50 a piece. She kind of belittles people when asked for clarification.
I wish that Melaney was my teacher for all of my Biology classes! She makes her lectures educating and interesting at the same time! You can tell she loves what she is teaching and that what makes it (for me at least) easy to learn. Just make sure to take good notes from her lectures and study the notes that she posts online.
Melaney is great! I like how she uses different teaching techniques for all learning styles. She is super funny and has good lectures. The only thing I would say to be aware of is when you ask questions- I don't think she means to but she comes across as rude and even annoyed when people ask questions. Anatomy isn't an easy class, be prepared!
Awesome lectures but horrible tests. Test questions take forever to figure out and are very difficult. Offers no extra credit, there are no quiz's or homework so your grade is all tests. I am retaking this class from another professor.
Great person. But, horrible professor. She gives you printed notes. But, test questions are worded complete different than notes. Goes over bolded things in notes very quickly, and they are not always on the tests. If you want to take this class to get an A, you better have a photographic memory. Class average for grades was a 75%.
Amazing. Hey, this class is hard, but she makes it relevant and hilarious. And, don't listen to the haters. She has the highest averages in the department!
Easily one of the best professors at SLCC. Melaney is crystal clear regarding expectations. Tests are fair and correlated to notes. Extra credit offered on ALL of her tests. I had to miss a test so that fact that she allows you to drop your lowest one really helped. All lectures uploaded via youtube. High quality professor that I recommend.
Melaney was a wonderful professor! The class is hard because the material is difficult but Melaney is very good at helping you make sense of it. Her lectures are always clear and very organized. Also, as a student, you have access to those lectures and her notes outside of class, which was extremely helpful. I loved this class.
Melaney is a fun teacher and really knows physiology. For the most part I enjoyed her lectures. However, her tests are super hard, and that wouldn't be much of a problem if we had enough time. Usually 65 MC questions, but there's also a written portion that takes up half the time to complete. Other than that she's an excellent teacher.
She goes over lectures very quickly and makes you feel stupid when you ask a question. There isn't enough time to take the tests and they are worded differently than her notes. She does do quiz's which go towards your test grade-those require a clicker which to buy is $50. Wouldn't recommend her.
Pretty awesome. Hard. Thought-provoking. Really, if thinking isn't your thing, then you probably should take another prof. But if you actually want to know the material and then be able to use it, and not just regurgitate verbatim, she's a great choice.
If you notice,many of the bad reviewers received poor grades. Coincidence? Melaney is amazing. Anatomy isn't an easy class and you are going to have to work harder than ever to get a good grade. Easily more than 2 hours every day. Don't waste her time in class and ask questions she already went over and she won't have a problem with you or be rude.
DONT buy the book waste of money, does quizzes with a clicker that are 10% of grade. She records all her lectures which is extremely helpful. 3 midterms and a final- drops your lowest score, and gives extra credit. She's very southern and funny. I would take anatomy & physiology from her- hard classes and she cares about helping you succeed.
I took her bc she was the best rated professor at slcc. i'm a guy and kind of feel like she unconsciously favors girls, just bc her mind is wired like that bc she's a girl too. felt like she was speed talking through all her lectures. she's not a good teacher, just a good story teller, so if you can stay on board for her bio stories, you'll be ok
I really liked this class. Kinda like solving puzzles about the human body. She uses a lot of evolutionary biology as background, which made it make sense for me. If you're anti-evolution or something, choose somebody else.
Melaney is honestly an amazing instructor. I'm a vetted student and she is the only one I will ever recommend. It is difficult to enroll into her class. She is so funny and really does explain the subject in a way that is easy to understand. She has no assignments, but she has quizzes and five exams.
Melaney is amazing! She is really there for you and if you are willing to put in the work you'll do great. Phys is hard because there isn't a real tangible way to learn it, but she has her own website with lots of links and resources so insure your complete learning of the concepts. She has no assignments but she has quizzes and 5 exams.
This is a challenging class, but Melaney provides the information and resources you need to be successful including concise notes, audio recordings, learning strategies, and helpful links. Her lectures are interesting and support understanding and application of the material. Expectations are clear. No homework, just exams.
Melaney is awesome. The lecture notes that she provides are very helpful, and if you study those well, you will get a good grade in the class. This was the hardest I have ever worked in a class, and I already have a bachelors degree. Don't let the material pile up, and try to study every day. Good luck!
Let's be honest, there is no easy teacher for this class if that is what your wanting. This class is just a tough class period. However, Melaney is an amazing and passionate teacher. If you show up every class, study, and go to open labs, you will be fine. This class demands time, hard work and sacrifice. But this is the best teacher for the job!
Melaney is an amazing professor! She makes the material relate-able by using real life, real world experiences. This is a really hard class, but Melaney makes it entertaining and informative.
Melaney is basically the best thing to happen to SLCC. She is the definition of what an amazing teacher is supposed to be. She writes, and tests, on her notes, so you don't need a book. She requires a clicker, and no she DOESN'T make a kick back on them, they used for in class quizzes. You wont regret taking her for Anatomy or Physiology.
Melaney is an absolutely fabulous teacher. She uses a variety of medium to teach various concepts and provides a recording of her class online. Melaney provides all of the tools you need to understand everything expected of you. I found her class extremely interesting and engaging. Class is entertaining even when she is teaching action potentials.
She has a lot of hype, so I was excited to take her. However, I found that her lectures were great, but didn't ever really prepare you for the tests. What we talked about in class wasn't what I'd see on tests and a lot of thing weren't ever discussed. If you like being guided through the learning process and course expectations, take someone else.
I was in her class a few years ago and now I am in my program, we are revisiting anatomy and I am surprising myself how much I remember because of Melaney!! If is was not for her, I would probably be so lost right now. I had to take anatomy twice and I am so glad I did it with her because she is an amazing teacher and what I learned actually stuck.
Melaney is awesome. Each test has an extra credit opportunity. She lets you review your test answers and write them down. That is very helpful. Her lectures are very interesting. She also records them and uploads to youtube. She has class notes. Her tests are based off of her notes. If it is not written anywhere in the notes she won't test you onit
Her clear grading criteria made this class a little easier. Anatomy is one of the hardest subjects to learn, and I was able to succeed in her class through a lot of hard work and hours of studying. Melaney clearly loves what she does and truly cares about her students actually learning the material, and not just vomiting some random information.
Melaney is one of the best! Her notes and lectures are easy to follow. She makes lecture fun. She doesn't try and trick you on her tests. She records all her lectures so you can rewatch them as many times as you would like. She makes connections to help you remember and not just memorize. I liked her so much that I am taking her again.
Melaney really knows her stuff, but more importantly, she knows how to make anatomy interesting and accessible. Her passion for anatomy is contagious and she's refined her lectures excellently. Plus, they are all on her YouTube channel, which is invaluable for review. HIGHLY recommend taking her for anatomy and physiology, if possible.
Pros- Lecture videos are available online. Clear notes. I learned a lot because I was engaged in the material. Cons- Exams are on the tougher side. She identifies certain students as her favorites. No mercy whatsoever on late work. She wasnt very approachable. Her demeanor was cut off & too sarcastic . Hmwk/quizzes over spring break & weekends
Seriously helped me grasp the complex topics and tested over what she taught. There were analogies, animations, quizzes before tests (difficult tests). Funny and knowledgeable. The class is hard though. She cares and will work with you unless you miss classes or assignments. Then no.
If you are taking Anatomy you 100% NEED to take it from Melaney. At the end of the semester, all of my friends with different anatomy teachers wished they took it from Melaney! She is so clear and concise when she explains everything and a LOT easier than the other anatomy professors. She's also hilarious!
Melaney is awesome. I took her for both anatomy and physiology. Tests are challenging but as long as you put in the work you'll do well. If you can take her definitely do so.
I love Melany. I took her for anatomy and physiology. However, I really struggled with her teaching in physiology. She moves way too fast and its hard to keep up. She posts all of her lectures on YouTube, that is very helpful for tests. Her tests are way hard but she will drop your lowest score at the end of the semester.
anatomy is THE HARDEST class I have ever had! Honestly it doesnt matter who you have, this class will always be hard. But Melaney is a real gem. Her lectures are straight forward and easy to understand. She is also hilarious and tells stories so you can relate! Study her notes, and get to know her. She is so sweet and really wants you to do well
Very effective teaching style. Crass and funny. Teaches in terms of processes/putting pieces of the puzzle together. Gives context as she teaches. I usually ask teachers lots of followup ?'s to tease out context, but I hardly ever had to do that with her. Tests come straight from textbook notes which is literally her lecture on paper.
Melaney is truly amazing. Anatomy is a tough class but she explains it in a way that makes a lot of sense. She records her lectures and posts those along with notes on her website which is helpful to refer back to while studying which helps a lot. She is also hilarious. Take anatomy from her!!!
I took Melaney for Anatomy earlier this year, so signing up for her Physiology class was a no-brainer. She really knows her stuff, loves teaching, and makes her lectures a lot of fun to listen to. She's always willing to work with you if you need help and she regularly revises her material to make sure it's as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
Melaney is by far the best teacher I have ever had! She helped me realize the love I have for Anatomy. She teaches to every single type of learning style to help everyone succeed in her class. She truly cares about everyone and helping them succeed. She responds quickly to any questions you have and she is VERY brilliant!! TAKE HER FOR ANATOMY!
Melaney is the BEST professor to take Anatomy and Physiology from. She has a way of explaining things that makes sense and she is very engaging. Love her to death and HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking these classes from her. Tests are hard but she gives you everything you need to succeed. If you study you'll do great!
Phys is HARD! But Melaney makes it fun! Her tests, in my opinion, have too many questions and difficult content so its hard to finish in on time. But she prepares you very well for it. Lecture notes are like your bible for this class and I didnt use my textbook very often. One of the best teachers at SLCC and if youre smart take from Mel!
Melaney is just amazing. I took her for anatomy and physiology. She gives you lecture notes and records her lectures and posts them on her website. Test questions are directly from the notes, she is very clear about what she expects you to know. Her tests are hard but do-able. She is also hilarious. I highly recommend her!
Melaney is pure gold. She made a hard class funny and super interesting. Time flew by when she was teaching. She was awesome with giving note handouts for each chapter and being very specific for what would be on each test. She also recorded her lectures so that id you needed to review before the test you could re-listen to them.
She is truly a great professor and so knowledgeable! Her stories and jokes keep things interesting. She has a great personality! She gives some take home quizzes which definitely help your grade! She gives notes that I used and did not open the textbook. Her tests are not crazy hard. Multiple choice with some fill in, essay, & ec on the end.
By far, the best teacher I have ever had. She has a way of making Anatomy very understandable, no matter your beginning level of understanding. She is funny, smart and personable. Tests were based on her notes and lectures, you don't have to read every word of the textbook. Study hard though! Stop reading reviews, go register for Mel's class.
My favorite teacher so far! Always open to answering questions or re-explaining subjects if confused the first time. She records her lectures and posts them on YouTube which is very helpful. If you study, review lecture videos, and attend class you should receive the grade you want.
she is very good
She's great. She tries really hard to get the difficult stuff to be easier. It doesn't always work. But she's in your corner if you work hard.
Melaney is one of the best teachers ive ever had, I was starting to think my career path wasnt for me, but she changed my mind. She is hilarious and teaches in different styles, she will work with those who are visual learners, auditory, even kinesthetic ( wait for muscles). I thoroughly enjoyed attending her class. She is a toughy though!
Melaney is one of my favorite professors ever. She works so hard to make difficult concepts approachable and understandable. She also keeps lectures extremely engaging and entertaining. The way she teaches just "clicks". I was in a different phys class and dropped it to take Melaney instead, and let me say THANK GOODNESS. She's the reason I passed.
Melaney was such a great instructor. Phys was hard, and you have to put effort in to get a good grade, but it's not hard if you do your part. She made phys interesting and fun. I would take this class and many others from her
She made anatomy very easy and fun to learn. She posted her lectures on youtube which is nice to go back on to study a concept. I didn't use my textbook other then to look at the pictures for reference because she has great notes which is what the test is based on. If you are a beginning to Anatomy, take Melaney.
Melaney is the bomb! She gives interesting lectures that are detailed enough for an elementary student to understand. The key is to UNDERSTAND, dont memorize. She is fun and personal and really cares about her students. There's a reason why her classes score higher than the rest. Lectures are recorded, notes are given, material is explained. STUDY!
Melaney is THE BEST biology professor I have taken at SLCC! Her lectures are hilarious, clear and she teaches in a way where you will get the information. She also gives opportunities for extra credit in her tests if no phones go off during class time. Study hard, attend lectures and you will be successful!
Melaney is one of the best teachers you will ever have. Her sense of wit and humor is great and makes every class the highlight of your day. She knows her stuff and is so willing to share what she knows. This teacher has more resources for studying and material than any I have ever seen. She makes the hard subject of anatomy a bit less difficult.
I really loved Melaney's course. She's an incredible professor and really cares about her students. This is a difficult course and requires a lot of studying but she makes it as easy as it can be without compromising your learning. I wouldn't want to take physiology with anyone else.
Melaney is my favorite college teacher I have ever had. She is hilarious and lets you know exactly how to pass her class (as long as you put in the work). She does a great job at explaining extremely hard concepts. Her tests all come from her notes. She made a hard class very do-able, I was dreading physiology but she made it an awesome experience!
I like Melaney as a person, but not as a professor. She does make her own notes but they don't correlate with her exams. Her notes aren't easy and they are heavy. You basically learn from her YouTube videos and ask questions in the actual class time. It was very difficult and I don't learn from YouTube videos. I wouldn't recommend taking her.
Melaney definitely knows what she is talking about. Her lectures are very informative and she provides lecture notes. If you attend and watch her lectures, study the notes, and study some more, you can totally pass!
I LOVE Melaney! She is an amazing and engaging professor that goes above and beyond to help her students understand anatomy. It's a hard subject, but Melaney makes it fun and interesting. Uses Tophat instead of canvas, which I actually really liked. Great personality and sense of humor! Don't take if you can't handle swearing--she's a Texan.
Melaney is the most amazing professor I've ever had, I took her for anatomy last semester and phys this semester. Both classes were amazing. She is so engaging with her students. Everything you need is in her notes that she provides. If you ever get the chance, please take a class with her!
Holy moley, what an amazing teacher! She knows her crap and presents the material with such ease. She makes difficult things easier to understand and has such a fun personality. Lots of opportunity for learning online and basically presents her lecture twice: once in the video, the next a review in the next class. Tough stuff to learn, work hard!
Take this class with Melaney! She is an amazing professor and helps you to really understand the content. The course is pretty difficult but she gives you opportunities to get your grade up. Melaney is also really funny in class and makes learning this material interesting and fun.
I would 10/10 recommend this class with Melaney. She really cares about how well the students learn and understand the material. It's probably one of the hardest classes I have taken but if you put a lot of effort into studying and take the time to understand it, you will do well.
Exams are everything as far as grades, quizes every lecture, def do the reading to pass. ��
Melaney was amazing. Her lectures are the best part of the course, she puts so much time into them that they are genuinely interesting. She is down-to-earth and just.. raw. I had to retake the course after getting sick (early on) the last semester and comparatively, she is so much easier to follow. Snag a seat!
This class was quite challenging in that there is a LOT of info to cover! Melaney is straight forward and really wants you to succeed, but you better be putting in the necessary work! Go over the TopHat quizzes to study and try to stay ahead on material, it's easy to fall behind. Phys is hard but you got this!!!
Melaney is the best. I took Anatomy TWO times before realizing all along I needed Melaney. Her lectures are AMAZING. She is so organized. Instead of cramming material in your face, she really does make this course seem manageable and actually fun to learn. Anatomy is VERY difficult for some. Please save yourself time and money and take Melaney. :)
This is the BEST teacher I have EVER had. She was born to teach. Shes passionate about her subject and passionate about her students
Melaney is a 10/10 I'm not kidding. I've heard horror stories from other students in different lectures and I just feel like I hit the jackpot with her class. She makes you work for your grade, but you LEARN. Her tests are multiple choice, and so well written! Make sure you study her lecture notes, and you're GOLDEN! She offers great extra credit!!
Anatomy is hard, especially if you take physiology at the same time. I was told that Melaney was the best so I took her for both classes. I am so glad I did! She is willing to take the time to answer your questions and truly cares. She is so relatable and makes A&P fun. I 100% recommend taking her classes. Hands down best professor I've ever had.
Best professor I have ever had! I took anatomy and physiology with Melaney, and let me just tell you do not even bother taking these two classes with any other professor because they are not easy. She truly wants you to succeed, and makes these two classes somehow manageable. Her lectures are very informative, and super fun.
Pros: Super organized. Makes difficult topics understandable. Drops a test. Lots of bonus points available. Cons: 3 essays/ semester. They suck, but they're useful. Material is HARD. Probably hard with every teacher though. Class is hybrid, but coming once per week didn't work for me. I think she's great. This class is hard, though.
She cares and works hard to help her students succeed. She communicates well. She is fair. Everything on the test is in the notes she gives out. She gives videos of the lectures. The 'essay' (can just be bullet points/super easy) is given 1 wk before test and is open-book, open-friend, and has a clear rubric. Best prof. ever! Loved her class!
Melaney offers everything for a perfect grade. Offers recorded lectures, in person lectures, lecture notes, top hat quizzes w/ answers, office one on one, zoom one on one, worksheets w/ answers, a Teachers aide for help. No book to read. Essays are simple, can be bullet point, drawing, 1 to 2 paragraphs, just need to explain process. Offers E.C.
I had actually written a bad review for professor Farr but after getting through her course I can modify it. Listen she is tough absolutely but her lectures are interesting you need to be prepared it will suck the life out of you. I was driving home from my exam and I realized the wealth of information i have learned this term.
She is amazing! I would take her class again. This subject is hard and you have to put alot of work into it but, she wants her students to succeed. She has so many resources and she makes her lectures fun! 10/10 would recommend!
Melaney is an excellent professor, but tough. If all you want is an easy A, look elsewhere, you have to study for her class. Her lectures are really informative, so pay attention. You'll be alright if you DON'T FALL BEHIND. She includes interactive activities on her lectures notes, If you are a hands-on learner, take advantage of this. Good luck!
INCREDIBLE instructor. This class is hard, but so interesting. Lectures are on youtube and she gives you notes. It's a very time-intensive class. We did 3 papers, which were very technical but excellent for studying. 4 exams plus a comprehensive final. The lowest test score got dropped. There were extra credit projects at the end of the semester.
Honestly loved Melaney!! She's an amazing professor that made anatomy super fun. She really cares about her students.
Melaney is literally the best professor I've ever had. She cares so much about her students and she is understanding. Anatomy is tough but she makes it better. You have to work hard and show her you want to succeed and she will help you. I would take her over and over again. TAKE HER CLASS.
Professor Farr is rated the best. She talks through the class with no time to ask questions, if you do she makes you feel stupid. She also makes you get an app that cost money, which isnt great. Her notes and test do not line up. Her essay questions and outline is not clear. She can talk for 2 hours straight. DO NOT TAKE
Super challenging class, but I ended up really liking it. Farr did TONS to help us through it - participation credit for in-class stuff, bonus at the end, take-home part of tests. I feel like this is the class I learned the MOST from. But it's just not easy material. I feel really smart after her class, though!
She is NOT an easy professor. You have to work for your grade. That being said, she has all the tools you need to succeed set out for you from the very start. You have to actually use them to succeed though. I struggled for my A but I would take the course again from her without a second thought.
Melaney is my favorite professor so far, her name is on the front of the lab manual for a reason ;) Everything she will test on is in the notes she gives you. She teaches for every learning style, drops lowest exam, and provides a couple extra credit opportunities! I wish I could have taken Phys with her!
Prof Farr is an incredible professor. She is passionate about what she is teaching as well as the success of her students. Anatomy is a brutal course and you HAVE to study diligently, but she makes it understandable and interesting. I will probably compare every future professor to Melaney Farr because she is SO GOOD!
Amazing professor! Her tests were straight from her chapter outlines. She was great at explaining concepts and helps you if you don't understand. Super quick at getting back to you with emails. Would take her again 100%, best teacher I have ever had!
Melaney was amazing! Her teaching style is incredible and she simplifies phys enough that you understand the concepts but aren't overwhelmed by unimportant details. She provides so many resources to do well: pre-written lecture notes, interactive activities, take-home exam essays, drops lowest test, and a big extra credit assignment. TAKE WITH HER!
Melanie is one of my favorite professors. She is an entertaining speaker and is able to keep students engaged really well.
This is a great professor, this class is hard so you will need to put in the time to learn the material. Melaney is a great lecturer and if you need help she will help you, she wants you to do well in her class. This class is definitely not an easy A, but melaney makes it seem less hard.
I could not say enough positive things about Melaney. If you need to take anatomy- take it with Melaney. This is a difficult course but Farr makes it possible. Don't get behind, and spend time with the material daily. Farr is great at what she does and gives you everything you need to be successful (Extra credit, exam drop, credit for attendance).
It is not often you stumble upon a professor like Melaney; one whose only goal is preparing students for successful careers, and who loves doing it. Phys takes work, but she makes it incredibly clear, provides all needed tools, makes lectures ENJOYABLE, teaches understanding - not memorization, knows her students. Honestly the best professor EVER.
Melaney is by far one of my favorite professors! Her lectures were super fun and engaging. She gives you her lecture notes when you start the unit and everything you could possibly need for exams is found on them. Her tests aren't difficult as long as you study. You have a take home essay for 3/4 of the exams and other small, easy assignments.
Melaney is the queen of physiology! She is one of the best professors i've ever had, she is so passionate about biology and really gives you all of the tools to succeed in her class, as long as you do the work and study you will do great. Don't take phys with anyone else Melaney is simply the best!!
Melaney is the best! Take w/ her if you can. I wish I could take another course from her. She makes a difficult subject digestible & is entertaining while doing so. Lectures are engaging & interesting. Offers extra credit at the end of the semester to give you the possibility of earning an additional 25 pts added to an exam. Lowest exam dropped.
TAKE HER!! She is super nice and is very passionate about teaching and her students. Drops lowest test grade and offers extra credit towards the end. She teaches in a way that makes it easier to understand. Doesn't have study guides so might need to make them yourself but there are practice questions you can do. I would definitely take her again!!!
What you need to know: - Prioritize your time with this class, it is SO easy to fall behind - Extra credit worth up to 25 exam points back (saved me so much) - Drops lowest exam score - Exams are: multiple choice, select all that apply, write in sometimes, and in the end, you write about something you learned very well that wasn't on the exam
Melaney is wonderful! Amazing lectures! She provides detailed notes for each section and tests directly from those notes so you know exactly what to study. She is funny and caring. She also has videos of all lectures on her youtube channel which was an invaluable study resource. She makes difficult concepts easy to understand. 10/10 take from her!
Melaney is a gem. I compare all of my professors to her going forward and no one lives up to her yet. She's super funny, makes lectures fun, and you can tell she actually enjoys teaching, which is great because she's fantastic at it. She also really knows a lot about what she's teaching. Easy A if you're ready to learn, come to class, and study.
While I think Professor Farr was very passionate about her teachings, she moved very fast in lectures and I found it difficult to keep up. Had to pay a subscription to do all of the work and readings. There was a take home portion for exams worth 30 points which felt very heavy and like an extra load. I don't think her teaching is for everyone.
Hands down my favorite teacher!! She explained things in a way that was easy to understand and uses humor to keep you engaged in class. She is super chill and funny. She is also very helpful when you need it, and she responds quickly to emails. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her! I wish I had her for Anatomy.
MELANEY WAS THEE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD! IF YOU HAVE TO TAKE ANATOMY OR PHYSIOLOGY TAKE IT WITH HER!! She is absolutely amazing at teaching difficult concepts and makes them sound easy. Her guided notes and lecture videos are very helpful, so take advantage of them! I love Melaney so much, and I honestly can't recommend her enough!
I was super intimidated by Melaney at first but she truly cares about all of her students and doing what she can to help you pass. She is super passionate, crazy smart, and can help you whenever you need it. This class is a reasonable amount of work for physiology which doesn't mean she gives too much. There is a 30-40$ subscription one time.
The MOST amazing professor I have ever had. I took her for anatomy, and physiology. She is awesome. She is passionate about what she teaches and is incredibly knowledgeable about what she is teaching. Wish she could replace majority of the professors that I have at SLCC. 10/10 would take all my classes from her. Lots of content, so STUDY.
She was an amazing professor. She knows what she is talking about in depth. There are a lot of notes to study but that's to be expected with physiology. DO NOT FALL BEHIND, once you do it is hard to catch back up. Another thing that is nice about her class is that she drops your lowest exam grade and gives opportunities for extra credit
Professor Melaney was an outstanding professor. She made the class so fun, and she is absolutely good at teaching difficult concepts. She made it easy to understand and fun to learn. You will do great in her class if you watch her lectures, videos, and notes. I recommend her class 100%. SHE THE BEST.
Best professor I've ever had and probably will ever had. I wish she could teach me everything!! I go out of my way to pass her name on to other students. You HAVE to take her class. Homework, in person practice questions. 4 exams, 1 final, 2 essays. A great workload but difficult material. But you actually have time to study!!
Honestly, good professor. Class was tough, but she kept things honest and made it so you have to know your stuff. Made things fun tho! Overall I'd def recommend her for Physiology!
Melany is hands down one of the best professors at SLCC. She is someone with a lot of passion and energy for HAP. Additionally, she is one of the funniest people I have met in higher education. Melaney expects a lot of you, but for good reason. I can also say that she fiercely cares for her students. My life is better for having her as my teacher.
She is willing to help please take her, is not an easy A but she will give you all resources to actually learn and do good on the class. She is amazing!!!
Best Professor! She's very knowledgeable and gives you all the resources to be successful, you just have to put in the effort. If you do well on the exams, you don't have to take the final. She has videos of all the lectures so you can always go back and study the content more with her lectures. All test questions come from the notes she provides!
Melaney is amazing! Anatomy is a difficult course, but she makes it very enjoyable. She WILL teach you. Once you leave her class, you will understand anatomy. Her lectures are great! As long as you understand the material, the tests and homework are a breeze. If you need any help or anything she is willing to help. I cannot recommend her enough!
Farr is the best professor I've ever had. I took Biol2420 a few times before taking with Melaney and before taking her class I believed I just wasn't smart enough to get an A. Although this class is challenging, she provides all the resources needed and doesn't try to trick you on exams. Don't fall behind and make sure to study before/after class.
I loved this class! Melaney is a FANTASTIC teacher! She give amazing lectures that really keep you interested and has great resources to study outside of class. She is on your team and wants you to succeed. You have to put in the work for an A. But if you study and listen to all her provided notes and lectures, you can do it! 10/10 recommend.
She's an amazing professor and her class is really fun, but it's challenging. If you learn slowly or struggle with concepts, be ready to put in a lot of work. Focus on understanding, not just memorizing, use the Google Docs she gives, and start studying early. Finding yourself a study group will help you a lot. Overall, it's tough.
I took Melaney's class for physiology and anatomy this semester and LOVED IT. Her lectures are engaging and there are in person practice assignments which are very helpful when understanding the material. She will draw things out on the board which helped me a lot as a visual learner, definitely would take again.
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