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Michelle Kettler

Biology - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

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I got points marked off because I spelt it wrong

BIO214 - 2.0 rating

Kettler is the worst professor UWEC has

BIO214 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

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BIOL202
Feb 10, 2002

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BIOL214
Apr 29, 2003

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BIO214
Nov 3, 2003

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BIO314
Nov 10, 2003

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214314
May 5, 2004

Hard classes, but managable. Very helpful if you seek additional help.

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BIOL214
Nov 18, 2004

Think she isn't very good at teaching at all. Very spacy of a teacher when it comes to class notes.

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BIOLOGY214
Dec 6, 2004

SHE SUCKS AS A TEACHER!!!! VERY HORRIBLE TEACHER!

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BIO214
Dec 7, 2004

This class is horrible. I understand its hard, but she makes it so it consumes your life. Impossible if you have any other hard classes. I seriously study over 40 hours in a week for this class. Her notes are not helpful, and she acts as though the class is easy. TAKE THE OTHER TEACHER

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BIO214314
Dec 13, 2004

This class, in general, is a hard class. I took both semesters (214 and 314) with her and got a's in both and I didn't study 40 hours a week. It is plain and simple a class, that regardless, of who the prof is, has a big workload. That being said, Kettler did a good job and was very helpful.

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BIO214
Dec 16, 2004

She's very hard and she makes absolutely no sense at all.

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BIO214
Dec 20, 2004

I thought she was a horrible teacher. She gave no direction on what to study for in lecture. In lab she basically told you what you were going to have to teach yourself and was of no assistance at all.

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BIOL214
Grade: A+
Dec 31, 2004

No Comments

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BIOL214314
Jul 13, 2005

Wow, there's a lot to be said about Dr. Kettler. But if you're like many of the other students and have other classes other than this one - good luck. I remember COUNTLESS hours in the library at a time studying for lecture exams, only to find that NOTHING I studied was on that exam. Go to lab, and study for lab - you'll be glad you did.

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BIOL214
Jul 19, 2005

I hope you like horses. That's all she talks about. This class was hard to take during the summer; I can't imagine taking it with other classes. Try to get the other professor.

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BIO214314
Aug 29, 2005

This prof is the definition of self centered. She gets angry at students who don't understand her lectures and if you don't have copies of old exams for lecture, you're screwed!

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BIOL214314
Sep 10, 2005

This class is tough but Kettler really makes you learn the information. It's hard to follow at first but once you figure out how she teaches you will do fine. Understand the big picture first and then remember details. I got A's in both classes. You do have to devote some time but it's worth while if you will use the info in your career.

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636363
Sep 28, 2005

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BIOL214
Nov 29, 2005

I thought she was extremely non-understanding and uninteresting. I found taking this class with her practically worthless.

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BIO214
Dec 5, 2005

Worst prof I have ever had. The class was a complete waste of time and money. I strongly suggest finding another prof that teaches the class or understand that if you take it with her you will be retaking the class at some point.

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BIO314
Jan 10, 2006

not the best teacher in the world, notes everywhere but the notes are what the tests are on. tests are alot easier than other professors who teach same class, and her grading scale is alot easier. lab tests also easier than other teachers. i got a c with freymiller, and an A- with kettler with alot less studying! shes wierd but very nice

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BIO314
Jan 30, 2006

Dr. Kettler is strange, and her lectures and homework is all over the place. You'll get used to it though. Her lab tests are pretty straight-forward, but her lecture tests are insanely tough. But since there are 8 or 9 tests, you can bomb one and still do well in the class. Good luck.

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BIOL314
Feb 8, 2006

Ok, news flash...this is college, and anatomy is tough. Time to study! Kettler is straight forward, listen in class and study your lecture notes and you will do fine. She is a nice lady, just a bit diffrent. Ask for help...she will give it

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BIOL314
Apr 21, 2006

AWEFUL

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BIO314
May 16, 2006

I was expecting a higher grade in this class, but until I could figure out how to take her lecture exams, it was really tough. Not easy, but you learn a lot.

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BIOL214
Nov 29, 2006

Jumps around all over the place, and you never really kno what shes talking about. Lab exams test material that you will never need to kno, unless u become some crazy specialist in medicene. Needs to go back to school to learn how to teach. Horrrible teacher, wouldnt even call her a teacher, plus shes extremely hard to look at, Beast from the East

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BIOL214
Dec 20, 2006

I've taken A&P 214 from both Freymiller and Kettler. Compared to Freymiller, she's really great. She explains things very well and if you go to lab and lecture and pay attention, you'll be fine. yes, you have to study a lot... but you'll have to no matter who you take. I acutally studied less with her and got a better grade with her! RECOMMENDED!

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BIOL214
Dec 20, 2006

Not gonna lie, this class is tough, but its not kettler's fault. She teaches well and I feel that I have learned a lot. Her exams (both lecture and lab) are hard, but if you study you will do fine. Use the time in lab

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BIO214
Aug 6, 2007

She was a very knowledgeable professor although at times her lectures were confusing. Her tests both lecture/lab were somewhat difficult, because she liked to pick one topic to focus the majority of her questions on, so they were somewhat hard to study for. You need to READ the textbook for this class, and spend at least 4 hours a day studying!

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BIOL314
Aug 24, 2007

This class is definitely tough, but Kettler can't do anything about that. If you take the time to ask her, she is always willing to help you out and will explain things in different ways until you understand it. Defintely read the text, study notes and diagrams outside of class and use time in lab!!

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BIO214
Nov 12, 2007

dont expect lecture to make any kind of logical sense.

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BIOL214
Nov 17, 2007

She is an aweful teacher. Very boring and very confusing lectures. It is because of her that I switched to a business major.

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BIO214
Dec 21, 2007

She's a hard teacher, and doesn't communicate very well with the professors that teach lab besides her- mine never seemed to know what kinds of things Kettler was covering on her tests. She was also quite boring, and tests are very hard. There are two grades in the class besides the tests- and there are eight of them- 5 lecture, 3 lab. Good luck.

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BIO214
Jan 23, 2008

A TON of info on lab exams. I would spend an entire weekend studying (literally) and I would get an A or A- so it is possible. The first tests in BIO 214 were really easy if you studied. (AKA read your notes like three times) An A in this class is not imppossible if you pay attention in lecture and take good notes. Study hard for lab exams.

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BIO214
Nov 25, 2008

Very bad Lecture and doesn't give accurate info.

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BIOL214
Jan 5, 2009

I agree with the person below me enitrely. For those who would like to have her for the major or not, think carefully and try not to believe anyone else who said about her. Only when you attend her class once, you will wonder how she can get her phd and become a professor.

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BIO214
Apr 7, 2009

Dr. Kettler is extremely disorganized. Your grade is based only on test scores, no quizzes are given. Lecture is incredibly boring.Take this class with Freymiller if you can! Though he's a little creepy, he is much more clear and helpful, and he gives quizzes so there are more points. Even if you have to wait a semester, to get in, it's worth it.

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BIOL314
Apr 8, 2009

I had her for 214 and 314. The classes are hard but she can't help that. Her lectures can be very confusing and unorganized until you figure out how she is organizing everything. Then it's not so bad. Lab exams are hard. She tells you everything you're going to be tested on and you're never tested on something she didn't talk about.

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BIO314
May 13, 2009

Compared to Freymiller, Kettler is a breeze. She makes a lot of packet notes and hand outs, but they can be helpful. She can be very dull at times and lecture can get boring. A lot of times the notes can be printed right off the W:Drive. Her exams fluctuate. Some are really easy others seem very difficult, but she is better than Freymiller.

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BIO314
May 14, 2009

I had her for both Bio 214 (summer) & 314 despite the ratings & comments. Freymiller substituted for one of her lecture & I'm so glad she's teaching 314 this semester. The class isn't bad if you make an effort to go to lecture & study a bit for the exams (especially the lab exams). She is also very helpful, so don't hesitate to ask.

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BIOL214
Oct 2, 2009

Professor Kettler is very disorganized and it is difficult to figure out what to study. She doesn't use power point, she just uses a few pictures to illustrate a point and occasionally she uses the whiteboard. I do not reccommend her as a professor.

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BIOL214
Nov 15, 2009

Do not take this class! She is so disorganized! I have never studied so much for tests and gotten a C on the lab exams. In any other class if I studied as much as I did, I would get an A easily. You have to look in like 3 different places for one thing. So confusing! Class sucked!

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BIO214
Dec 1, 2009

WORST teacher i have ever had. i have taked 3 anatomy classes in the past 3 years and i still had no idea what she was saying in class. i was honestly better off just skipping the class and taking notes from the book.

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BIO214
Dec 11, 2009

I had to withdraw this semester after getting low scores on about 5 of her tests. She would load you with a wave of information and would make you feel stupid for asking questions, especially via email. Her motto was "learn every word, on every line, of every page" BEWARE.

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BIO250
Dec 16, 2009

This class is a lot of work, but if you put in the effort it is not that hard, the lab exams take a lot of time and are tough but her lecture tests aren't too hard if you study for them. she lays out everything in packets, very clear on what she expects which is nice. no matter what teacher you have this class will be time consuming and challenging

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BIOL214
Jan 24, 2010

I had a very hard time understanding what excactly to study. i believe if practice test were given the class would be much easier. but she also never stops talking about horses

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BIOL214
May 12, 2010

Yes Anat&Phys is a difficult class but the way she teaches it makes it 10000 times more difficult. She relates everything to stupid horses (and this is human anatomy), she is so disorganized and has no lecture slides to follow at all. She just talks, writes randomly on the board, and is not helpful. Take Freymiller, much better.

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BIOLO214
Sep 3, 2010

OMG Snore fest and the worst a and p teacher ever avoid at all costs and wait for freymiller he is the best

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BIO214
Nov 3, 2010

Honestly,the worst I have ever done in a class was a c- & I still liked the teachers because they tried to help. Kettler is so confusing and rude when it comes to helping and probably the worst professor I have ever had.I cried many nights because of her and still had to withdraw from the course.DO NOT TAKE HER! What everyone says on here is true!

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BIO214
Jan 6, 2011

I thought professor Kettler was very good! I had Freymiller and kettler is definatly better. She is so clear and her notes are very well explained. Bio is a hard class, you need to study. Kettler was extremely helpful

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BIOL314
Aug 9, 2011

Avoid taking Kettler at all costs! I was constantly frustrated, even though I regularly studied and went to class. Class is not mandatory and most people don't go because its so boring (I do NOT recommend this). She puts up an overhead of notes every day and reads from them. Nice lady but she seriously needs to retire.

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APB
Mar 9, 2012

she is an intelligent lady but she sometimes seems too smart for her own good and tries to sound all scientific when you ask her a simple question in lab. the class is easy if you just study your lecture notes and memorize them..the book is not necessary to read. Take Kettler if you need A & P

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BIO214
Apr 17, 2012

This class is extremely hard. She is the better professor to take it with if you do poorly on tests and have text anxiety. Compared to the other professor she doesn't teach hardly as well, but her tests are extremely easy if you know how to study. MEMORIZE and you will succeed..if you don't you'll fail simple as that

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BIOL214
Oct 21, 2012

By far the worst biology professor that I have had at this university. I am a biology major taking this class for pre-med. She is unclear and her train of thought is difficult to follow. She often uses personal examples that don't apply well to content. Dumbs down material too much so it is even harder to follow. Makes an interesting subject dull.

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BIOL214
Dec 21, 2012

This course is definitely very challenging and I felt that having Dr. Kettler maked it even harder. Her lectures are very boring and often unclear. I basically self-taught myself everything in the course. The lab exams are harder than in lecture. Once you understand how to read her notes, it makes in a lot easier to do well on the exams.

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BIOLOGY214
Nov 13, 2013

This class was extremely difficult. Multiple hours are needed to succeed on lab exams, but the lecture exams are much easier. Lectures are extremely boring and people do not show up or pay attention. Regardless of who you have, this class will be difficult. If you study and read the book you will hopefully do well. GOOD LUCK.

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BIO214
Nov 21, 2013

EXTREMELY hard and her information is all over the place and not easy to follow and not clear. Lectures are VERY boring. I was excited to take this class until I had her. Avoid talking her if possible but if you have to take her all i say to you is GOOD LUCK!

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BIOL214
Dec 6, 2013

I read other ratings thinking this class would be terrible and super difficult. I've been pleasantly surprised with Dr. Kettler and have to disagree w/ most people's ratings. Yes the notes are long and can be confusing but they contain all you need to know. Lab is challenging but there's a lot to cover. Her tests are fair in my opinion, nice prof.

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BIO214
Dec 13, 2013

She is a really nice lady, but her lab tests are hard after the first one. After you figure out how to read her notes the lecture tests are not that bad. A lot of memorization though.

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BIOL214
Jan 6, 2014

She is by far the worst teacher I have ever had in my life. She gives you a book and notes and expects you to memorize all of it. I don't know how she's still "teaching;" if you can call it that. She does not explain, ask if anyone has questions, or offer help. If you study for hours on end, you will do okay on them.

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BIO214
Jan 19, 2014

she gives you here notes, which she reads word for word in lecture, and tells you exactly what she wants from the book. Its a lot of difficult information but if you put in the time you should be fine. she doesn't throw any surprises at you just expects you to understand the material.

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BIO214
Jan 27, 2014

Dr. Kettler is a very knowledge person. She knows a lot and a real professional in her field, but NOT a teacher. She delivers the study material poorly and not effectively. The notes she gives you are very confusing, mostly because she focuses on her research and academic achievements. Want to benefit from BIO214? AVOID DR. KETTLER.

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BIO214
Apr 2, 2014

AVOID KETTLER! She turned me away from my chosen major & I almost transferred out of UW-EC. She's mean, spiteful, & unorganized. She’s obsessed with horses & equine research; maybe she should just stick with animals! Figuring out what she wants you to know for labs & exams is impossible. I read the texts & studied the labs but only just passed.

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BIO214
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2014

Dr. Kettler is very unorganized. She lost one of my lab exams and then tried to tell me I didn't show up to take it and recorded a zero. Make sure you get all them back and keep all your exam and scantron sheets!

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BIOL314
Grade: C
Apr 16, 2014

Dr. Kettler is really smart, but she is also friendly and helpful one on one. Her class IS really difficult, because she has so much material she wants to cover and goes VERY in depth. She has an awesome grading scale though, my advice understand from the first day that you will teach yourself... start strong.

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BIO314
May 19, 2014

Kettler is hard and 314 is harder than 214. The lab exams are extremely hard since she doesn't do a good job telling you what to study. Her lecture tests are somewhat easy and come exactly from her typed notes that she gives you from the W drive. Overall her grading scale is easy and you don't need to go to lecture to get a decent grade on the test

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BIO214
Jun 12, 2014

Hands down one of the worst professors, she is not helpful at all. Her lectures consist of her reading off her PowerPoint's that every student already has, so lectures are pointless unless you enjoy listening to her read. Her lab time is also pointless, she doesn't teach anything just expects everyone to teach themselves. Wound NOT recommend

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214
Grade: B
Nov 11, 2014

I can't say enough times to steer clear of Kettler. Very very poor communication skills, be prepared to cross out majority of the notes where she will just ramble (she writes how she talks) majority of my study time was not spent studying the material but sifting through her notes that are clear as a swamp. Lab? try "teach yourself for 3 hours"

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BIO214
Dec 12, 2014

DO NOT TAKE HER. EVER. I got points off on an exam because I wrote a term how it was spelt in her lab notes packets SHE gives you. I got points marked off because I spelt it wrong. When I asked her about it her exact words were, "It's a typo, you should have read the book." Yet she never gave us a warning it was spelt wrong.

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BIOL214
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2014

Dr. Kettler presents LOADS of material, and come test time, expects you to remember the tiny details. If you have to take, be prepared to teach yourself. I recommend avoiding her at all costs.

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BIO314
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2015

Dr. Kettler is the worst teacher I have ever had. Expect to be your own teacher on 60 or more pages of notes. There are 10 exams, all of which are very hard and even if you understand all of the material, the wording of the questions will make you get them wrong. Also, she is not a nice person, even the janitors are scared of her.

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BIO214
Grade: C+
Nov 20, 2015

Dr. Kettler is the worst professor UWEC has. She does NOT care if you succeed in the class or not. Very lazy with her teaching. Just a miserable class overall. DO NOT TAKE HER.

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BIO214
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

this is a tough class, be ready to teach yourself cause she won't teach you at all. Lectures are pointless because she reads straight from her notes she gives you, only thing she gives are exams so make sure you study.

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BIO214
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Anatomy and Physiology is a tough class, you will not get anything for free, especially from Dr. Kettler. She is not as bad as everyone makes her out to be, if you work hard and put the time in you will do just fine.

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BIO214314
Grade: C+
Jan 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Kettler is the worst professor Ive ever had and its not even close. Lecture is pointless unless you get off on listening to senile elderly ladies read off a computer screen for an hour. Her notes are more challenging to read than hieroglyphics. Dont waste your time going to her office hours for help. Don't take unless held at gunpoint.

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BIO314
Grade: B
Feb 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Kettler is not as bad as everyone makes her out to be. If you take time to go to her office hours and ask questions during lab, she is happy to help. Yes, the lectures are dry, but they aren't mandatory. It is important to read the book and read the packets that she hands out. This class is a lot of work, but it is doable.

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BIO214
Grade: C-
Feb 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are very dry and pointless as all of the notes (like a million pages) are online and all she does is read off of the slides. She expects you to learn a lot of the material on your own. Her 10 exams are extremely hard. The class is hard to begin with, and she VERY but not a good professor. I never asked for help because she sacres me.

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BIO214314
May 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever! Went to her for help and advice and she told me there's nothing she can do. Don't know why, but took her twice: first time I got a C, second time I withdrawal because I was failing. Her multiple choices are hard, her lab exams are harder. Lab exams include timing and moving around the classroom, literally. Avoid her.

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BIO214314
Grade: C+
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I only gave her a 1 for quality because I had to. Worst professor I've ever had, and possibly the worst human being I've had the misfortune of meeting. She won't help you if you go to her office hours. She won't explain things in lab because you can just 'follow my notes'.

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BIO214
Grade: B-
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Michelle Kettler is the WORST professor I have EVER taken. I needed Bio 214 as it was a required class for my major, but I would never (and I mean never) take from her or recommend her to anyone. In her lectures she reads verbatim what is on the slides, she is never straightforward as to what will be on the lab exams and always blindsides you.

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BIO214
Grade: B
Oct 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lazy, in lab she will NOT interact unless you ask a question and then she refers you to the book. You basically teach yourself, all she does is read her Powerpoints in lecture. No interaction with students. Doesn't care if you learn, only if you can memorize and dump. Terrible class for pre-medical professional students.

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BIOL214
Grade: D
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was impossible to get an A. It is completely self taught and its on everything. She reads off her notes in class and does no teaching herself, the only way to do well is to memorize every word of her notes. Lab exams were IMPOSSIBLE. Had to drop the class, never got better than a C- on any exam.

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BIO214
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lots of material on all tests. During lecture she just sits and reads bullet points that are the same thing in your note packets and she never explains anything. You basically have to teach yourself! Lecture tests arent horrible but lab ones are super tough! Very hard class and would strongly recommend choosing a different professor if possible!!

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BIO214
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She reads off the slides so it is pretty much a self-taught class. Grades very tough when it comes to lab grades- if one letter difference answer is marked down. All of the grades are just from tests so get ready to study.

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BIO214
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

In class, she just reads word for word off the slides, which are online so you pretty much just teach yourself. Lab exams are very difficult and all exams cover an insane amount of information. Do NOT take this class if you don't have to, no reason to put yourself through this torture for nothing.

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BIOL314
Apr 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Quite literally the worst professor I have ever had. Lab and lecture exams are unpredictable in content and the entire class is self-taught as she does not speak in lab and only reads bullet points off ppt's in lecture. Avoid at all costs if you can.

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BIO214
Sep 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Expect to teach yourself everything. In lecture she goes from one topic to another without saying why or where to next so you never know what to write down. It is almost impossible to take notes too because she starts talking and wont stop to take questions or give you time to write down what she said

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BIO314
Grade: C
Sep 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is an all around awful professor. Would never take this class with her. If you raise you hand in class she makes direct eye contact with you and continues on with her "lecture". I only gave her a 1 because you have to

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BIOL214
Sep 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is hands down the worst professor I have ever had to learn from. She does not teach but TELLS months work for a kins, chemistry, and bio class in just weeks. There is an incredible amount of apathy towards the class and she just doesn't care about the students learning. Youll get told hundreds of terms a week and expected to know them for exam

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BIO214
Grade: B+
Oct 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, why does she even have a job as an educator? She shows very miniscule knowledge in the field of anatomy, she just reads of her slides and shows apparent annoyance at the presence of questions. AVOID IF POSSIBLE

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BIO214
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Kettler was by far the worst professor that I have had at UWEC. She is very intelligent and knows what she is talking about, but she flies through lectures and does not stop for questions. During lab, she sits at the front of the room and doesn't say a single word. If you can, avoid at all costs.

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5.0
BIO214
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There's this thing adults do when they have worked their entire lives and are ready to relax for the remainder of it. That thing is called retirement, something Dr. Kettler should consider. It is very apparent that she is ready to be done teaching. Some would say she doesn't even teach anymore; just grades.

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BIO214314
Grade: C+
Nov 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

At the beginning of the semester the class was completely full by the end we had MAYBE 50 students. Lab is self directed. You can ask her questions but she does not give clear answers. I studied A LOT before exams and rarely got above a C. Lectures are pointless to go to. She does not provide additional useful information AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

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1.0
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BIO214
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She does not care how you do in her class. Does not use Canvas, uses W-drive (like what?). You have to take 10 exams, one every week and that is all you have towards your grade. Class is pointless to go to prepare to teach yourself everything. My only advice, read the whole textbook and use her notes to take the exam if it is an online class.

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Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BIO214
Grade: A-
Feb 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She lectures in a condescending and very assuming manner. Clearly she is smart and knows the specifics of Anatomy and Physiology, but the delivery of information is not effective. I would avoid taking her class if possible. Only upside is that with the class online, tests are the only graded points and we got 3-4 days to complete them.

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BIOL314
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

You will not use Canvas for this class if online. You have to access a W-Drive from school, huge hassle. 10 exams tot, lec exams are 60 multiple choice, lab exams are 30 fill in blank. Get a few days to work on them luckily. Use her notes and textbook. Terrible professor, but happy it was online so I didn't have to deal with her inperson. Good luck

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BIO314
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

Took this class during Covid-19. It was all online. Ended up only taking it due to not passing Bio314 with Duerst. Material was very similar but much easier with Kettler. No homework, just exams. All exams via email and word documents. Doesn't use Canvas so you calculate your grade throughout the semester - very easy to do.

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