I loved the class but a lot of others didn't. It's something you have to be interested in, if you're not don't take her. Overall LOVED the class!!

She is absolutely amazing. No attendance but there are random discussions, mainly given on Fridays. If you're not good about coming to class, you won't do well. Her lectures are vital to doing well on tests and she relies very little on the text. In fact for a different course, she told us not to even buy the book!

she made this class a lot more difficult than it had to be. she taught one thing but tested another. the tests were mostly statistics-based. she teaches right out of the book. attendance is technically not mandatory, but she has class discussions that add up to equal a test grade and often does two or more in a row. this class lowered my gpa.

The class was pretty easy overall. The tests weren't all that easy, but they were open note, open book. The class discussion added up to a test grade, so if you go to class you get an easy 100 test grade. Read the book before the test. She was a good teacher, you just have to go to class to do good, which some people didn't want to do.

If you don't go to class your grade will suffer bc more than likely you will miss more than two of the "discussions" like I did. You would be suprised how hard open book open note tests are when they are based on random statistics from class. Class was really enjoyable though, I thought the material was great and LP makes great effort to entertain

Great teacher! The class is pretty easy. you have to come to class to get the notes and participate in discussions. As long as you take detailed notes during class, preferably on a laptop, the tests are really easy too. I didnt read the book and I got an A on all the tests. Just need to pay attention and she keeps things interesting Loved the class

This class is easy to get an A in if you make sure to go to class- the discussions are random and only one of them gets "thrown out." Take notes on all of the statistics b/c that is a majority of the questions. Don't take it for granted that the tests are open note/book b/c there is a time limit on the test and the questions are detailed.

This class is setup just like her 2100 class. Go to class everyday bc the test is straight off the notes, which are open note and open book. She gives in class discussions that add up to an easy 100 test grade.

Dr. Landers-Potts was a great teacher. She made the subject interesting, and, although the tests were not open-notes this semester, they were easy enough as long as you study your lecture notes.

Great teacher! Made the material very interesting. Covers a lot of the same material as in 2100. The tests are a little more difficult than her 2100 and 2200 classes but still not bad. Attendance is not mandatory but do 11 group projects/discussions that you will get a 0 on if you are not there.

my favorite professor for the whole semester. very interesting material, she adds in videos and extra clips that make it easier to remember. attendance not mandatory but in class discussions are grade boosters. take her class whenever possible

She is for the most part a really good teacher. I really enjoyed listening to her lectures. I made the mistake of not attending every class, which can be a mistake, so make sure you go to every class to get her notes. While reading the book is helpful, tests are more focused on her notes. The tests are a little harder than I expected so study!

She is easy to understand. If you do not study hard for her test, you will be disappointed!

Landers-Pott is awesome. Her class is interesting. I read all the chapters for the first 2 tests, but there really isn't much use to it. Her tests are probably 99% straight from lecture notes. Know that stats that she gives too! And the discussions are easy, but you have to actually go to class! Recommended!

Very interesting class. Even if you dont do too well on the tests, discussion grades boost final grade alot.

I would probably agree with the person who said she is a fantastic and informative lower level teacher. As an upper level teacher, she repeats herself a lot. The book is not necessary and her reliance on statistics is obnoxious if not useless (since we all know statistics change constantly)and makes the class harder than it needs to be.

She is a great teacher and easy! You do not need the book because her notes are the test, but the tests are more confusing than expected. If you just study for the tests and go to class for the discussion grades you are sure to get an A!!

She is, without question, the best professor I have ever had at UGA. Her lecture style is clear-cut and engaging and her tests, while a bit challenging, come directly from study material. She does not post her lectures online, so attendance is important for doing well. Wonderful class, I would suggest it to anyone.

She is a really good professor! The class is purely lecture based so attendance is a must, and her tests are directly from what she lectures. The tests are difficult but not impossible. There is really no need in even getting the book. I haven't opened mine once this semester. The final is optional/extra credit so that's a plus. Recommended. :)

Go to class and take notes on what she says-not on the basic powerpoint outline. After I started reading the book along with her lectures, my last test grades shot up to a 96 and a 100. Shows lots of youtube clips, so going to class is usually worth it. Plus you have to be in class to get your discussion grades.

Class is pretty much her reading a powerpoint at you. And you have to go to get discussions. I just think she could make it a lot more interesting. Also she doesn't really explain anything on her powerpoints, just bullet points with no explanation so if you want an real information you'll need to read the book.

I love her, and I loved this class! If you go to class and take good notes, you will be fine. Didn't even buy the book. Pay attention to all of her random facts because they usually end up on the test. If you plan on taking more development classes in the future, this is a good start for you.

Dr. Landers-Potts showed tons of videos that helped clarify the material and were also really interesting. She says you need to read the textbook, but you don't unless you need further clarification on something. Test questions come straight from lecture. It's a lot of material but actually pretty easy. I'd recommend this class and professor.

She bends over backwards to help her students. She's understanding and warm and seems to love what she teaches. She'll occassionally bring her children in to class. When you turn in your test, she looks at your name to personally address you and say "thanks, ____, have a great day!"

Melissa Landers-Potts is a really awesome professor. She is really passionate about human development across the lifespan and she really cares about her students understanding the material. She shows many videos to give examples and further explain concepts. You will have 9 discussions with other students. You only need the book if you want an A.

She's passionate and really funny. HOWEVER: If you're looking for an easy A... don't take the class. I actually worked hard, NEVER missed a lecture and earned a B+. It's a tough class.

Dr. Landers-Potts is REALLY passionate about human development. She focuses more on the biological side of development than some teachers I've had, which I personally enjoyed. Make sure you go to class and take good notes. The text book is nowhere NEAR as important as her power points. Thats all I studied. Know your statistics!!

The tests have a lot of short answer that range from 10-15% of your grade which kind of sucks. As long as you read and reread her notes from the lectures, you should be okay. The group project is a daunting task in every class, but with an online class it is even worse. It is doable though! She doesn't grade to hard on them.

She is an awesome professor. She is tough, but you will absolutely learn the material. She makes it easy to participate and sincerely cares about her students. My favorite professor while at UGA, took her for 4 different classes!

Love her and the class. It was easy and very interesting.

Dr. Landers-Pott is really nice and into what she teaches. In the honors class, we had a group paper, a short individual paper and presentation and that's it. There's also participation points that count when other people present but overall the class is fairly easy. Tests are average- they are only from the notes, textbook is not needed at all.

I LOVE her. She is so passionate about what she teaches and truly cares about her students. She always has a smile on her face and is never degrading to those who ask questions. Her tests are a little tricky, but if you read and study you will do just fine. There are "in class discussions" which are assigned on random days but they are easy!

Super sweet lady. Material is easy but tests are very detailed. In class discussions, short essays and extra credit so coming to class is important! Final is optional as well. Overall I enjoyed the class despite it being early in the morning.

I absolutely loved this class. I felt very engaged and I learned lots. Notes, reviewing PowerPoints, and attending lectures are important for this class (and tests). Dr. Landers-Potts was a joy to see and listen to because she makes the class interesting and fun. If you can take her, do it!

Dr. Potts is always happy and wants everyone in her classes to understand the content. She does provide many opportunities to receive extra credit; however, she does do "pop discussions" that are worth a lot of your overall grade. You have to be present in class to get a grade but easy class. Textbook is helpful, but notes are most important!

Dr. Landers-Potts was a very interesting lecturer. Attendance is technically not mandatory, but you have 3 random discussions in class and 3 random reflections in class. She takes the best 2 for both of them. She also gives extra credit in class. Her tests are pretty straight forward with some of the questions being very specific.

I thought Dr. Landers-Potts did a great job teaching the material and answering students' questions. The tests were fairly easy, and most questions came directly from content covered in class.

There are 9 random in class assignments, 1 gets dropped. These are your only grades besides test, but if you do them you essentially get a 100 every time. The tests can be specific but study more than one day and you will get a good grade. The final is optional. She gives 1 point extra credits occasionally. In class assignments are 12.5 points

Dr. Landers-Potts is an amazing professor. Attendance wasn't mandatory BUT we have graded discussions that we weren't warned about in advance so it was best to go everyday. I really learned something in this class. Even if it isn't your major, it is still something you should take, if given the opportunity.

There is a lot of information to study for some tests, but shes a great teacher and if you're willing to study its an easy A.

Basically, if you go to every class and listen and write down everything she says and study that you will make an A in the class. Her tests are directly from the lectures. She also does surprise in-class discussions, but as long as you are there you will do well. There is no work outside of class besides studying for the tests.

My favorite professor here at UGA!! Seriously if you have the opportunity to take a class with her do it! I have taken three classes with her if that shows anything! Her lectures do have a lot of information but as long as you go to class and take notes you can get an A. She is so helpful and really does care about every student!

She is the best teacher at UGA and I'm so grateful I got the chance to take several classes with her! She cares so much about her students and actually cares to get to know us. I learned so much from her and was so excited to go to every class. If you don't take one of her classes you are seriously missing out!

Dr. Landers-Potts is one of my favorite professors. She is a great person and cares about her students. In class discussions sometimes, but one gets dropped. I took her service learning class and loved the online wellness coaching. I would definitely take her if you could. It was not a burden at all to go to her class.

She is a wonderful teacher! It is crucial that you show up to class everyday because her lectures are practically the test. When taking notes makes sure to include any detailed information she mentions about graphs as well as ages and percentages. If you do not show up to class it will be difficult to take good notes.

Dr. Landers-Potts is a wonderful professor and very helpful. If you skim the textbook it will definitely be helpful for the test, but it is not required. Her tests are about 95% in-class lecture material. Her final is optional and can replace your lowest grade, but if it is lower than your lowest it won't count against you.

Participation counts majorly towards your grade, so if you go to class, it is an easy A for sure. Final isn't necessary if you already have an A prior to the final. The class was interesting even at 9 am in the morning, so getting up and going to this class wasn't bad.

This class has 4 tests and an optional final. There are 9 pop discussions throughout the semester and TopHat questions for extra credit. She is very passionate about the material and tries to make class as fun as possible. The tests are just straight memorization and you need to go to class to hear the random facts that will come up on tests.

I loved having Dr. Landers-Potts! She is passionate about her field as well as her students and their success. She has unannounced discussions in class that count for a big portion of your grade, so I'd say attend class at all costs. Her lectures are very interesting and all test content comes from her lectures. I'm excited to take her again!

Dr. Landers-Potts is so sweet and caring. Her lectures are very interesting and useful in life. The class is very relaxed. Her tests are very detailed so you will need to go to class to get all the extra stuff she says off the powerpoints she posts, but definitely manageable.

Amazing professor! Very easy to relate to and genuinely cares about her students. The class required studying, yes, but her lectures are really interesting and well worth it. Class discussions felt comfortable. We were given ample time to complete assignments. Not the first time I have taken her class, and I hope to take more in the future!

Don't buy the textbook because the tests are drawn solely from lecture. Attendance isn't mandatory but you should show up because there are 9 random group discussions and only one is dropped. Do the TopHat questions for extra credit (it makes a huge difference). Tests require a lot of studying but this class is definitely an easy A!

She's an engaging and cheerful professor, and knows what she's talking about. I love her enthusiasm and how fair of a grader she is. It's important to go to class because the small details make a difference on test grades (& overall grades) and concept understanding, but also go because she's a wonderful professor. Lots extra credit. Easy & fun A!

I really enjoyed this class and Dr. Landers-Potts! While most did not use the textbook I felt like it was very helpful in studying for the tests. Be sure to take very detailed notes and study them hard for the exams as they are very specific. Also attend the post-test review sessions so you know what to study for the final exam!

One of my favorite professors! She is SO passionate about what she teaches and keeps things relevant and up to date. You get to pull from your own experiences, which really helps you learn. It takes a lot to keep me enthused in a 9am but she did! Just attend class/take notes, youll be fine! Plus you have to go, theres assignments each class.

Go to every class and take super detailed notes basically copying exactly what she says and its an easy A. Class is mandatory because theres group assignments that arent helpful. If you have good notes, the quizzes will be easy. Lots of extra credit and optional final! She was a super passionate and knowledgeable professor.

Dr. L-P is one of my fav prof's here! I've had two of her classes now, and her dedication and passion for the topics she teaches is evident from the first day to the last. Go to class (in class assignments) and write down what she says in class and leave room to fill in the rest of your notes from the ppts later (she posts them). Lecture>textbook

Dr. Landers-Potts is a great professor. Her lectures are a nice combo of powerpoint, group discussions, and TopHat. She is very caring and willing to help and the material is interesting. Her tests are MC and they aren't too bad. You would do ok with light studying, but putting more effort in will definitely get you a better grade.

Dr. Landers-Potts has been amazing in the online format we've had to adjust to due to the pandemic. She is really clear in explaining everything in her lectures and there's nothing on tests/quizzes that we haven't discussed. There is technically a textbook for the class, but it's not really necessary. Attendance isn't required, but EC if you go.

LP is a true gem. Take her! I have learned so much from her and wish I could take another class from her. She truly cares about her students and the material, which makes her lectures so much more interesting. I have taken a few classes with LP but this one was my favorite because it was a smaller class and we all got really close. Take this class!

Best HDFS professor that I had. Lectures are super interesting, and there's not really that much content to learn for exams as compared to other classes. Tests can be pretty specific, but if you pay attention in class they aren't hard. Group research project is a lot of work, but it kinda replaces the work you do in class so it's not bad.

Love Dr. Potts! Some questions on the tests can be super specific, but if you go to class and study the notes (write down what she says, not just what's on the powerpoint), you should get an A. Uses Tophat so you have to go to class. Tests make up most of grade but theres also participation, weekly online quizzes, and 5 discussions! TAKE HER

MLP is very sweet and a nice lady, but her lectures can be uninteresting. Lots of stuff outside of class. If you're taking 3700S, iPrevail is miserable. Tests have VERY specific detail to statistics she shows us in lectures, so be sure to memorize trends and such.

This class had a lot of applicable knowledge and cool lectures. There were a decent amount of assignments like discussions and quizzes. They were pretty intuitive and there were enough so they averaged out. I learned a lot throughout this class and would definitely take this professor again.

I really loved this class! Her lectures were always really interesting, and she's pretty generous with in-class participation points. There was usually a discussion or quiz every week, but overall a very manageable workload. There are 4 tests total (no cumulative final) and they reflect the lectures pretty well. Easy class if you aren't lazy.

She is a great professor and her lectures are pretty entertaining and interesting. Being in class is a large portion of your grade, and it's also super important because many questions on tests are lecture specific. Tests are pretty difficult, but there is some padding in the class. I only got an A- because I overslept too many classes at 9AM.

Such a kind woman and a really really intelligent professor. She clearly cares a lot about her students. Only thing is tests directly reflect lectures so be sure not to skip class.

Dr. Landers-Potts class was my favorite to attend despite this class being an 8am. There's 3 tests and 2 papers. Attendance was very necessary because she goes into depth during her lectures and the powerpoints posted can be vague. There were group discussion assignments every class that were very easy. Tests can be specific, so know charts/graphs

FACS 2000 was a super easy class, professor Potts was super nice. If you can take it with her please do! There's a few homework questions due before class but they take 15 minutes at most.

Dr. Landers-Potts is such a wonderful professor. She cares about her students and is passionate about HDFS. Her tests are based on her lectures, particularly what she says and anything that she spends a good amount of time on. It was a somewhat difficult class, but I learned a lot and plan on taking another class from her!

Super sweet proffessor, go to lectures and take good notes and the exams will be easy for you. Does top hat/in class activities for easy points, quizzes and discussions are super easy. Overall not a hard class at all and she's a great professor. She's super passionate about what she does and it really shows so going to class is actually enjoyable.

if you take her you MUST be in class writing lots of notes. her tests are ONLY on material she covers in lecture so if you don't take good notes you will not do amazing on her tests. her powerpoints have like 5 words on them so you can't really teach it to yourself. you'd think it would be a common sense class but its definitely not.

I took her 1 hour FACS 2000 class and it was very easy. We had Pre and Post check-ins you had to complete but they only take about 10 minutes each. You have to take attendance on TopHat so go to class. We only had one final project with a group and it was quite easy. Nice teacher and a responsive TA, so I would defiantly take again!

Such a cool and sweet person. Her classes were interesting and not bad at all. Take VERY detailed notes for the tests, even the things that she just says. Also, if you think you did better on a test/quiz than the score you got, it's worth meeting to check answers. A few times I found her answer keys to be wrong, and caught it to get points back.

If you get the chance TAKE any of Dr. MLP's classes! She really cares about her students and you learn a lot. Attendance was mandatory but I enjoyed going to class because discussions were always interesting and she does a good job of really engaging students. You do need to study because the tests aren't necessarily easy, but they're doable

Most classes a guest speaker would come in and talk about a department in college of FACS. There's always information about scholarships and internships so it really does matter to pay attention and come to class. Homework assignments were pre and post class checks which took 10 minutes max. Great and enthusiastic professor.

You have tophat and group work almost everyday and that's a big part of your grade so you have to go if you want credit for those. She makes the questions or topics fun though so it's bearable. The tests are based on the lectures she posts. 2 or 3 papers in the semester. No final just a last chapter test. Overall, easy class I recommend!

MLP is one of my favorite professors. She loves teaching and discussing the topics in this class. A big part of your grade is class participation through TopHat and discussions, so come to class. She only has 3 exams that are heavy on lecture material and things she discusses in class, so pay attention and take good notes. Overall, relatively easy.

Dr. Landers-Potts is my favorite professor of all time. YOU NEED TO TAKE HER! Her lectures are very interactive and makes an effort to apply the topics to our own lives and experience. You're allowed to miss about three lectures, but I encourage you to attend all of them. The slides are vague and she tests on talking points in class.

I think that she was a great teacher! She was very caring and asked students for their opinion on topics!! I absolutely loved about that about her!! take her!!

Dr. Landers-Potts was very nice and her class was overall enjoyable. I learned a lot about FACS, and it was only a half-semester class which was nice. Most of the work was done on TopHat and attendance was taken on there as well. There was one group project at the end of the class, but it was fairly easy.

This class was a lot harder than it needed to be for an introductory course. Slides are awful and disorganized, so if you want to do well, you absolutely have to go to class. Also tests are very specific so make sure you take good notes on what she says, and study hard.

Landers-Potts is super great! Her lectures are engaging and interesting, but the tests are based almost completely on lectures so you kind of have to go to class. Really fun assignments, extra credit opportunity, and she as a person is super approachable and willing to help.

MLP is awesome! She cares so much about her students and wants you to succeed. A few tests, participation grades matter, and an interview paper! Such a fun class

This class is an easy A with 1 group project towards the end of the semester, daily TopHat attendance checks, and occasional FACS or career related assignments. Lots of guest lecturers, mostly about different FACS opportunities. I would recommend!

I love MLP as a person and as an instructor! However, this was my second semester taking one of her classes and I have always had a hard time with her tests. Test questions are often confusing and a bit ridiculous. Does group activities, discussions, and lectures.

I love taking classes with MLP! She's very approachable and cares for students. This class has no textbook but attendance is very important. The tests require some studying and have written response questions. There is a large interview paper that must be worked on throughout the semester.

Exams are fully lecture based. If you do not attend class you will not get an A in this class. The exams ask questions based on videos watched in class and exact words that she says. Take GOOD and lots of notes. She's caring and has captions during lectures which helps. Her TAs grade mostly all of your homework.

Easy A. Attendance kind of mandatory because of TopHat questions every class. And lots of talking with random groups which wasn't my cup of tea. Tests are decently easy, you can take them online or in-person. Lectures are great and she's very knowledgeable about the subject.

MLP is awesome! Her lectures are long, but she always makes them interesting and easy to follow. There are random TopHat assignments in class throughout the semester, but she drops the few lowest to account for absences. The exams are not terrible, but are lots of applications and understanding of the material. She's also so sweet and funny

She is a very good and knowledgeable professor, but her tests are SO hard. I have found it really hard to get a good grade on any of the tests.

She was so so so sweet. It's obvious she's really passionate about what she teaches. You have 4 tests that are not hard as long as you study; 5 discussions (she drops the lowest one); 14 5-question online homework quizzes (she drops the lowest three); top hat questions for each lecture (three excused absences); and a paper. Its easy, u should take.

Dr. Landers-Potts is truly a caring and kind professor. The exams are not hard (and they're online/lockdown browser), just come to class and take good notes. The powerpoints are posted, but don't have much material on them. Your grade is based on exams, participation, discussion posts, and weekly easy open-note quizzes. Easy class overall!

I LOVED this class! I have never looked forward to a class more than this one and everyday I was excited to go. We didn't go over a ton of content each day so it wasn't super overwhelming, often had discussions as a class, and had plenty of time during tests to complete them. She gave us study outlines for each test and was SUPER KNOWLEDGABLE!

She is so amazing!! Content isn't hard to grasp, but you need to study for the tests. She is SO engaging and knowledgable about what she teaches. She drops the lowest grades in every category (tests, discussions, quiz, attendance) and the amount dropped differs by category. Lectures were interesting and she kept us engaged with stories and videos.

I have really grown to like this course! Attendance is not necessarily mandatory, however the tests can be specific to material in lectures, and the slides can be bare at times. Dr. Landers-Potts is super caring and is really knowledgeable about the content material. She prepares you well for the exams, providing study outlines and office hours.

I love MLP! She taught this class so well. TopHat is done for attendance & participation. She drops the lowest few quizzes, discussions & missed classes. Good notes are essential for the tests, but you'll do fine. Very lecture based - but interesting lectures - and she posts the slides. So kind & fun to be in class with.

She really knows what she's teaching and it shows she's passionate about it which is refreshing to see. The tests are solely based on lectures so it's important to go to class to fully understand the concepts. Tests are online and proctored and there is extra credit at the end of the semester. An A is very manageable if you do well on exams.

She works hard to engage with all of her students, and she has a lot of passion for the course. Lectures are interesting, and she includes small group discussions to help students understand the content being taught. Not much work, and there is a textbook but only get it if you need it for studying. I definitely recommend taking her if you can!

MLP is a great prof who really cares about students. No textbook, but attendance is a must. Tests can be tricky, so use unstuck study and take good notes. Overall, a fun class!

Super caring professor. She has such a positive vibe that really lightens the room. She definitely cares about each student and the opportunities that the college gives. Lots of online small assignments but very sweet professor!!

This class is very easy. It was only half of the semester and 1 credit hour. There are pre and post checks before every class, but some are dropped. There are also in class activities that are for a grade, but some are also dropped. She is very caring and always willing to help. There was one easy group project.

I am really enjoying this professor. She clearly loves what she talks about, making class interesting. She also cares a lot about student safety, which I appreciate. Information on tests comes primarily from what she says in class, as her PowerPoints are limited in words, so paying attention is crucial, but tests are not very hard.

Weekly content quizzes with discussion posts about once a month. Not a hard class but there are always a few test questions that feel like they weren't covered. MLP is super nice and clear for the most part!

I LOVE HER!! Her tests are pretty specific so you will need to take good notes and study but she is so amazing. Attendance is technically not mandatory but you'll get a 0 for that days participation if you're not there. A lot of dropped assignments and no cumulative final too. Highly recommend

Tests can be difficult because they are based on somewhat specific information she mentions during class. It is important to attend class and take thorough notes that aren't just copied from the PowerPoint. There are a lot of dropped grades, which helps your average. Overall, getting an A is pretty achievable. I would recommend!

I LOVE MLP! She is the sweetest and clearly cares about her students. You will actually need to study to do well; take good notes and pay attention in class and you will do fine. Attendance is technically mandatory, but you get a few dropped daily assignments so you can miss a few days. She is clear on expectations. The final is not cumulative!

Professor Landers-Potts was awesome. She presented material in a concise way, the TopHats and quizzes were good ways to review, the discussions were just ok, and she had one big essay at the end that was pretty easy. She drops the lowest discussion, quizzes, and TopHats so your grade really balances out. Overall she was pretty good.

I loved this class. LP was very passionate about the subject and tests were not hard, BUT the tests were mainly on things she said in class and not on slides, so you have to pay close attention. She does in class participation almost every day, but they are never difficult, they are just application questions.

She is literally the sweetest human but her class was unreasonably hard! Must go to class for participation points because it saves your grade. Tests are so hard, got 2 Bs and 2 Cs, and barely managed to end with an A. Must listen to her lectures because tests are written based on what she says not what is on the powerpoints!