She's a great teacher! She's very interested in what she's teaching. Which makes class bearable. Her lectures are helpful, but I still used the book extensively to study for the tests. And she is very easy on the eyes...

Dr. Ferzli's awesome, but her tests are hard. Study, get a group, go to class, and if she offers any extra help -- take it.

She is an absolutely amazing professor. She truly cares about what she is teaching and is willing to help in anyway possible. GO VISIT DURING OFFICE HOURS. It will drastically improve your relationship/grade. I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone and everyone. P.S. Her tests are hard- study, study!

Dr. Ferzli is GREAT! She is easy to understand, points out what you need to know, and makes the material interesting. She gives you lecture notes/outlines for each topic, study guides, and a practice test before each test. If you use the resources she has, it's easy to make an A! One of the best teachers at State! Take her for BIO 181 and 183.

She is awesome!

Definitely one of the best professors I had at state. She's great at explaining things so going to lecture is actually useful. Also take advantage of all the other resources she posts online like the study guides and practice exams.

She was great, very interactive and attentive and always dressed to impress

She is just too awesome. You are sure to learn and enjoy Biology to the fullest. She is beautiful and that makes you even more interested in her. Make sure you visit her during her office hours. You are in for an ever-wanted surprise, then!

Ferzli is an awesome teacher. She is really good at explaining things and is always enthusiastic about teaching. If you don't like the lecture setting i definitely recommend taking her scale up course it is really helpful. The only downside is that she does not post our grades online so you have no idea what your grade is over the semester

Dr Ferzli is a very kind, intelligent, Spanish woman. She explains things very well and is very methodical in her teaching method. She gives you lecture guides to wrote down notes on and practice tests. If you write down what she says and pay attention, you will do well. Study like you should and you'll do fine.

If you study the study guides and practice tests, you should be fine on tests. She's an AMAZING professor--always approachable, very thorough and clear, and loves getting to know her students. After having a different professor for 183, I can confidently say that she's one of the best in our Biology department. Take her for 181/183!

Good professor, very clear in lectures. Must be willing to put in the work but you will learn the material. I would recommend her classes and uses technology effectively. Definitely study the lecture notes that she posts and the practice tests if you have time. Wouldn't suggest purchasing the book because you never need.

She is very helpful and nice. Her tests are doable as long as you study and stay with the class. I had to read alot of things in the book because her voice was soothing that I would fall asleep if I hadnt gotten a lot of sleep.

Very good professor. Explains the material extremely well.

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor. She provides lots of helpful material like notes, study guide and practice tests. The course is kind of dry but she really tries to make it interesting. She cares about the students and though the class is not easy tries to help. If you have to take Bio 181 take her class!

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor. Having took AP Bio in high school, her class wasn't that hard for me, but her tests are long and can be challenging. She prepares you though for sure and she provides EVERY bit of material you'll need, she's awesome!! Best professor at NC State, take her bio scale up version too! So much better!

I took Dr. Ferzli for BIO 181 Scale Up. The course is hard, but Dr. Ferzli tries her best to make the information understandable. She's very nice and approachable. There were a few times I forgot/missed assignments, but after talking with her privately, she allowed me to make them up/extended the due date. Definitely take her!

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor that definitely knows all about her subject. She is very nice and approachable and will field any questions or concerns you may have. Her SCALE-UP class is great if you want to have a class similar to high school. She can rant sometimes off-topic but otherwise she's fantastic!

Very nice. Helpful. Knows what she is talking about. The tests are challenging but she gives you an outline to take notes that her tests are modeled after. Just study and you can get Bs/As on the tests.

Dr Ferzli's most-used quote in class: "Isn't that interesting?!" She really loves what she teaches and that shows in the fantastic lecture quality. If you fill out the lecture outline and make use of the Connect study modules, the tests aren't bad at all. She is very approachable and ready to help students outside of class.

Great teacher. Definitely knows what she is talking about and is very nice and helpful if you ever need anything or don't understand something. The class did get fast paced at times, covering LOADS of material, but if you put in the effort, you will do just fine. Dr. Ferzli is awesome!

Dr. Ferzli is a great teacher, very helpful! The power points she uses are very beneficial.

Shes a decent teacher and very fair. She'll regrade your test if you think it wasn't graded well. But I have to say, I am REALLY annoyed that she doesnt really tell you your quiz grades. MAKE SURE YOU WRITE THEM DOWN EVERY TIME. I have good grades on all the tests, but no idea how I'm doing because she doesn't update her evaluations page, EVER.

Ferzli is one of the best professors I've had at State! USE HER LECTURE GUIDES. Do not try and study from the book, you are wasting your time. If you truly study and memorize her study guides before tests you will do well in this class. Also, take Scale-Up because I took lecture for 183 and Scale-up is a million times better.

I took Professor Ferzli for Bio 181 and decided to take her again for Bio 183 Scale-Up. She genuinely cares about her students and their futures and is a wonderful professor. The class is challenging and requires a lot of studying, but welcome to college. Anyone that says she is "impossible" simply did not put in the effort. Take professor Ferzli!

Having taken Dr. Ferzli's intro to BIO classes, I can rant about several things. She is a very nice woman, with the best of intentions; HOWEVER, she flies through the material, has the most soothing voice to put you asleep, is not specific as to which material will be on the test, and refuses to curve lab. For best results, get into "scale-up".

I absolutely loved this course! Dr Ferzli is an amazing professor and human being. Please put in the necessary effort to earn a good grade.

Dr. Ferzli is a very nice lady! Her class can be difficult because of the large volume of material there is to be learned. If you know how to take and study for her tests you should be fine. I recommend making flash cards for everything on her study guide. It worked for me!

She's really nice and explains concepts really well. Her tests are really hard though, so be prepared to study for a long time.

I absolutely loved her. I had her for the "Scale-Up" version of the course and it really paid off -- if you can take this section do it! She has a website with all of the PDF slides from her lectures, and provides you with note outlines, practice tests etc. If you just listen in class and study for the exams its straightforward. Overall amazing!

She is a fantastic professor, and super sweet lady. She knows her stuff and will go out of her way to help you. Not going to lie her tests are hard, and occasionally she will ask you questions you aren't expecting, but they are still pretty fair. If you actually want to learn something, take her. Be prepared to study though.

The class I took her for was for the first semester class for the PackTrack program and she is fantastic! She knows all of her stuff, and taking this class with her will really prepare you for research! The work load piles up at the end of the semester but she makes the class worth taking!

Ferzli is super enthusiastic about biology, respectful, and is willing to answer questions. Her class is difficult and her tests are long, but if you come to class and study regularly, it isn't bad at all. However, attendance is a grade (recorded by clicker questions) and the textbook (if you choose to use it) is a bit wordy.

Sometimes her questions are vague and teaching methods make you feel like she is babying you or you''re in high school but hey maybe that''s a good thing. I mainly want to mention that if you are only taking BIO 181 in her class if you are in the SCALE-UP Section which you may not know until first day you dont use the book save 250

She is a really good teacher and if you put in the effort (more than I did) you can make a really good grade. Slacking off like me you can still pull out a C, but I could have gotten a B+A- if I tried more.

Great teacher, you'll learn a lot and have a decent chance of making an A IF you devote tens of hours to decrypt and memorize the studyguides. Despite what she says, supplemental readings are necessary for an A. WAAYYY too much detail for an intro class, LOOK AT THE EASINESS RATING, premeds and GPA conscience persons AVOIDD!!! You've been warned...

good professor that teaches a tough class

The toughness of her class is directly proportional to her beauty!

Dr. Ferzli is probably the toughest out of the Intro Bio professors, but she is probably the best teaching wise. I took SCALE-UP for both, which are recommended if you don't likewant large lecture classes. Make sure to study pretty regularly as her tests and quizzes are very detail-oriented. I couldn't imagine not taking her for BIO 181 and 183.

Best biology professor I have ever taken. She cares about her students success and will always put in time to explain anything if you dont understand. Go to office hours and get help. You can be very successful in her class if you just study and put in the time. I wish she taught other biology classes!!!

Dr. Ferzli was my favorite professor this semester! She was hard, and I spent WAY too many hours studying for her exams. But overall, I learned the most in her class. She expects a lot of effort to be put in, but it pays off. If you have a science, specifically biology, focused major I recommend this teacher for Bio181 and Bio 183!

Dr. Ferzli is awesome! I would recommend taking her class. Attendance is not mandatory but there are random clicker assignments that add up at the end of the semester. Tests are not too bad but if you don't study, you will fail.

Test are hard. Study and you'll be fine. Go to lab!!!

Dr. Ferzli is probably great to somebody who loves biology. She is really passionate about it and she is a pretty engaging lecturer. BIO181 is a weed-out course so no matter who you take it with it is going to be stupid hard. That being said, Dr. F is probably your best bet because she makes it as interesting as she can and she is very helpful.

Dr. Ferzli is an extremely intelligent woman. Her class is really interesting, but I did notice her tests are a lot harder than all the other professors. I could study for 7 hours straight and still make at best a B- on the exam. Other than that, most of your other grades (participation, homework, etc.) will be 100's if you show up and at least try

She loves teaching and is very into her lectures. She is very organized and you can tell she loves what she does but, the tests are very hard. Make sure you keep up with the work!

Knows her stuff

Dr. Ferzli is my favorite professor at State. She's extremely smart and enthusiastic about Biology and it rubs off on her students. Her class is hard, simply because of the subject. She gives all the information and materials you will need to be successful. If you go to class and do the work you will know the material and will do well!

Dr. Ferzli is a saint! I missed the final exam and she allowed me to take it with her other section. That being said, she will go out of her way for her students. She is very clear on what material will be tested and her PPTs and practice tests are great help. I rented the book and didn't open it once--her provided material will be sufficient.

She's a good teacher and has good PowerPoints. She explains her topic well and obviously has a passion for it. Her tests aren't too difficult if you pay attention in class and use the study materials she gives. I'll be taking her Bio 183 next semester.

Dr. Ferzli is easily one of the best professors I have had. Now don't get me wrong you won't skate bin her class. But she gives you all of the tools to take on and be successful in her class. Spend some time and hit up her office hours and you'll be fine. But don't wait until it is too late for her to help you. Grades fairly and is approachable.

Although her lectures can put you to sleep, its clear that she has a super good understanding of the material and she's completely willing to work with you and provide as many resources as possible as long as you put in the work. The tests are pretty tough too.

Dr Ferzli is an amazing professor. She knows exactly what she is talking about and is extremely educated on the topic of Biology. She is also extremely passionate about biology which leads to her making fun lectures with random biology jokes. However, her tests require a LOT of knowledge. In the end, you will learn a lot but you have to work for it

This was the first Biology class I've taken in 10 years and I'm so glad I took it with Dr. Ferzli! The material is dense and her tests are very hard, but if you take her suggestions on how to study the material it will help you. She is always available to her students and sends frequent emails keeping you informed. Taking 183 with her next semester

Dr. Ferzli is amazing. I took her Scale-Up class and excelled. Her classes are very interactive. She gives you practice test and a key for every exam and they are very similar to the test, some times having the same problems. She gives partial credit on the written part of her exams. She gave us a lot of easy extra credit at the end. Take her class

Hard tests but Ferzli is very caring and accessible.

Dr. Ferzli is an amazing professor! I had never taken a biology class before but Dr. Ferzli's style of teaching and the high expectations she has for her students allowed me to excel. She cares about her students and genuinely wants you to get good grades. If you study hard, use the materials she provides, and go to lecture you will do fine.

For this class, you have to work. Whatever energy you put in, is what you get out grades wise. Not an easy A, but she truly is an amazing professor. You can tell she loves her job. My advice is to study hard.

Dr. Ferzli is a wonderful person, and she is very knowledgable about the subject she is teaching; however, it is nearly impossible to make A's on her exams. The lectures can be boring at times, but it is important to pay attention because she presents a lot of material at one time. Overall, a solid professor that wants to see you succeed.

Dr. Ferzli is amazing. Although some of the subject matter can be dull, she makes things a lot better by subtle humor. You can tell she is very passionate. She truly is one of the best professors I've had. Yes, the tests can be difficult but as long as you focus and study there's no reason you shouldn't make an A.

Dr. Ferzli is an amazing teacher. She is extremely passionate about both her students and the material. You will master the info. I had her for 181 & 183. Loved 181. Some tests were difficult, but I always felt prepared. 183 is very difficult. You have to be very specific & detailed & sometimes she throws curveballs. Great teacher but hard tests.

She is probably your best bet for BIO 181/183 if you want to truly understand the material. Gives helpful tips to remember tough subjects, very detailed and has high expectations for her students. Tests are very difficult, and long, must study at least a week in advance. LOTS of work outside of lecture.

Dr. Ferzli is one of my favorite professors at State. She loves her job, is passionate about biology, and truly wants her students to succeed. She is also very kind and caring, and will listen to any problem you have with the course (or with anything). Her class is definitely not an easy A, but she will help you understand the material in-depth.

Dr. Ferzli is probably the best choice for BIO181 and BIO183. Not to say that her class is easy because it isn't. She gives lectures which are typically interesting enough because she is clearly very passionate about Biology. She is a very caring teacher and although very busy she responds to emails and emails the whole class several times a week.

I freaking love Dr. Ferzli!! She clearly has a passion for biology and explains everything very well. The tests are hard. You really need to study because her tests are 70% short answer or fill in the blank. That being said, it is definitely worthwhile if you love biology. She will also bump your grade if you do some extra credit.

I love Dr. Ferzli. She is amazing and was a great biology teacher. She really explains the material so well. She is so sweet and understanding. I made a mistake on bubbling in my test answers and she gave me back all my credit. Also when my grandma passed away she help me catch up on missed quizzes and assignments. She is a sweet heart!

She is so sweet and very willing to help. She constantly sends emails throughout the week as reminders when we have hw or quizzes. it is a hard class so with a lot of info on each test, so study far in advance. She gives u the essay questions, practice tests, and reviews the class before the test.

Dr. Ferzli is hands down the best professor I've ever had. Her class isn't easy; you have to work for your grade, but she gives you everything you need to succeed. She provides amazing study materials and learning objectives, so there are no surprises on the test. She will help lay an incredibly strong foundation in biology. Take her class!!

Dr. Ferzli is an amazing professor who will go out of her way to help you in any way shape or form. Her tests were fairly difficult and stressful, but she prepares you in everyday possible. I could not imagine biology with any other professor. Take her in Cox Hall for the Scale UP class if possible. It makes the class more interesting!

Dr. Ferzli is such a caring woman and is passionate about what she teaches. Lectures can be a little bit boring but she tries to spice them up with her humor. Grading on tests is a bit harsh but nothing out of the ordinary. She gives practice tests and the essays that will be on the tests ahead of time. Definitely take Ferzli for BIO181!

Tests are very hard, probably the worst part about the whole class. She is a great professor and has amazing stories about traveling, but her tests are just extremely hard. And also the tests are online, so you must go to the DELTA Testing Center to take them.

Lecture was boring but you can tell she loves her job and she tries to make it interesting by telling jokes. Lots of work outside of class but its not too hard. Tests are very tough but you have a lot of opportunities to bring your grade back up. She gave a lot of easy extra credit. The textbook is not needed since she posts lots of resources.

It's a lot to learn and you really need to study. She's nice, focuses the tests off the powerpoints and gives you guided notes.

Dr. Ferzli is very passionate about what she teaches, which is a good thing. She makes class somewhat enjoyable through her love for biology. Sometimes I found that the tests she gave were a lot harder than the study guides and review questions, which was frustrating. Make sure to take notes during lecture and listen carefully to what she says.

I never thought I could enjoy bio until taking Dr. Ferzli. Her lectures are amazing, and she's patient at explaining and reviewing concepts before the exams. Test questions are straight from lecture notes and can be a tad tricky, but aren't difficult if you take good notes and pay attention in class.

I genuinely love her but the material is very dense. If you try your best you will pass and she gives a few opportunities for (small) extra credit. However, she's really passionate about what she teaches and wants you to do your best.

Ferzli is actually a godsend. Tests are a bit tough but if you study enough in advance its fine. She's the sweetest person and you can tell she genuinely wants her students to succeed. also she will help you if theres a concept you dont get!!!

Dr. Ferzli is one of the best instructors I've ever had. She is super nice and understanding; she genuinely wants her students to succeed. Her class is pretty hard (particularly her exams) but if you go to class and put in effort to learn the material you should have no issues in Dr. Ferzli's class.

I think where people struggle with 183 is that they try to memorize their way thru the course. Although memorization is a big part, Ferzli focuses and tests more on application-based problems. So if you take the time to sit down and understand the material, the class isn't too difficult. Exams are only based off lectures & Dr. Ferzli is really nice

Dr. Ferzli was extremely passionate about the subject and helping her students. She wants her students to do well, but you have to put in a lot of work to do well. If you go to class, pay attention, and study a lot in advance you will do fine.

I thought Ferzli was bad until I took Parks--then I realized how good Ferzli was. Her tests are HARD; lots of memorization for lots of information. However, if you go to class and study your notes cover to cover, you'll be fine. There was never anything on the tests that wasn't in the notes. Teaches material well. VERY hard teacher, but fair.

Solid Professor, teaches well.

Her tests can be tricky sometimes with how she phrases/formats questions, but the study guide is almost exactly like the test most of the time and you can tell she's really interested in what she's talking about.

Best professor I had in my first semester of college. She gives excellent lectures and notes. The material can be difficult, but she'll get you through it. She's very passionate about biology. Really enjoyed the class.

She is extremely nice and wants to help you learn, but exams have a ton of material.

She is a great teacher! She's definitely not an easy A, but the amount of work you put in, will earn you the grade you receive. I've taken Ferzli for Bio 181 and 183 so I can't compare her to the other bio professors, but I can say with Ferzli , you will learn a lot! If you're a Pre-Med, Pre-vet, or any kind of pre-health major, definitely take her

Dr. Ferzli makes her lectures enjoyable. She will bring in her personal experience while teaching which is refreshing! She makes sure all students have access to her slides, makes lecture guides, gives you a list of what to know for exams, and gives you access to practice exams. The material can be hard but if you study, you should be fine!

Dr. Ferzli really cars about her students but her tests are so hard. You can tell this course is a weeder class, and the tests are purposely hard. I did everything she recommended to study, and still got high C's on the exams. If you do well in lab and go to class and do the HW, a B is definitely doable.

Dr. Ferzli is honestly one of the best profs I have had at NC State. Her tests are difficult but if you study for them they are not bad. Also she assigns a fair amount of hw but it helps for understanding course material. Would absolutely take it again. If only she taught higher level bio classes.

I had Ferzli for both 181 and 183. She was really good in 181, but tbh in 183 she was really bad with explaining concepts. I basically taught myself the entire course which really sucks. She's a nice person (sometimes) but it is a class you have to work for. Did not really enjoy 183, even tho the content is more interesting.

She goes through a lot of information very quickly so I'd recommend printing out the lecture guides before class. Test questions can be pretty subjective so you almost have to memorize the content exactly how it's presented. Decent amount of HW that doesn't end up being graded until the end of the semester. Class can be tough, but it's manageable.

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor, and she is really receptive to her students. This course has a lot of material. Tests are not that bad as long as you study and memorize everything on the notes she provides. I never used the textbook. Dr. Ferzli is extremely passionate about the course material and gives extra credit at the end of the semester.

Dr. Ferzli is a good professor and very nice. She was very receptive to students and always answered questions that any student had. She does go through information pretty fast though and taking notes can be a little tough at times. However, if she says that a test will have something on it or will use prior test questions, trust me it will.

Dr. Ferzli is very passionate about biology and so if you are a Bio major/took AP Bio but didn't get credit/otherwise really love Bio I would recommend her. She goes very in depth and you are required to know a lot of information for each test. She loves to ask very specific questions on tests. The course is manageable but not easy.

Dr. Ferzli is one my absolute favorite professors! She expects you to come to class, learn, and put in effort. The material is not easy and she is great in office hours but this is college and you have to study hard and work for a good grade in her class. Her tests are very specific so you have to know the material. Go to the review sessions!

She is an absolutely amazing teacher! I have had so many bad teachers, that this class gave me the hope to keep going. She organized but will make you work for your grade. It's a hard class but super fun. Tests: Do her study guides, practice tests, and quizlets. If you know that you will be golden! might give extra credit. TAKE HER!!!!

Easy class & amazing professor

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor! She is really kind and caring, but she will make you work for your grade.

I had Dr. Ferzli two semesters in a row for BIO181 and 183. She is very sweet and passionate about biology and you should take her class if you're the same way. The content can be difficult, but she gives you all that you need to succeed. She offers tons of study materials like practice tests, study guides, etc. which makes her tests a lot easier.

Ferzli is a really good professor because it's clear she is experienced and knows what she is talking about. She gives really good lectures so just pay attention and take thorough notes. She provides lots of helpful resources to prepare for exams, but her exams are really difficult. You have to really master all topics to pass the exams.

She is super passionate about what she does and cares about you. Her tests are open book, open note, open internet, but they're done in a way that you do need to study. The tests make you learn the concepts in a good way instead of just memorizing the vocab.

Dr. Ferzli was such an amazing instructor and you can tell she really cares about her students. The lectures are pretty content heavy and if you don't pay attention or don't go to them, you won't do very well. There's quite a few quizzes and smaller homework assignments, so the exams aren't the only grades. Theres a lot of opportunities to succeed.

If you want to take an easy bio class where you barely have to try DO NOT TAKE FERZLI. Despite the fact that shes a really good professor and seems to care for students her exams are really hard and take off points for the littlest things. Homework and class work problems are pretty easy, but the test is what makes her hard.

Had Ferzli for 181 and 183 freshman year and cannot say enough good things. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about bio and loves what she does. Lectures are interesting, tests are difficult but she gives so many resources to prepare so you'll do well if you try. Also gives extra credit opportunities! I'm going to miss her class!!

She's an amazing professor. Genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed. The little homework that she gives out is actually helpful, not busy work. Very accessible outside of class. Lecture notes are a bit messy, but she's happy to clarify/rewrite for you. Lots of review material and resources on Moodle page to prepare for exams!

I enjoyed ferzlis class, but it can be very difficult at times and she can be hard to follow. But overall a great professor that knows a lot about biology

LOVE HER! One of my favorite teachers at NCSU! She will make you work for the grade but you learn so much from her about Bio and she is very caring and wants you to have a great time and succeed. She will work with you if you have issues w/ the topic and she loves when kids ask her questions and engage in the class. Zoom option which is thoughtful!

Dr. Ferzli truly cares about her students and her work. The passion she puts into the lectures is truly inspirational, but her tests are rather difficult. Paying attention during class and using the resources she provides will help you be successful in her class.

AMAZING professor!! She explains everything thoroughly and even though she gives lots of coursework, she makes sure that everyone understands the material.

I really enjoyed her class. I feel that the tests were difficult but not impossible and it helped that they were online. I understood her lectures well and there isnt a lot of homework besides the lab and those werent that difficult either. She really cares about her students and you can tell she loves what she does. If you study, youll be great

she is an amazing professor and definitely cares about her students. her lectures are interesting and easy to follow but you need to attend them (in-person/zoom) to do well. use any resources she provides and make sure to understand concepts. her exams are open book/notes. she is great at explaining and definitely knows what she is talking about.

Dr. Ferzli is one of those professors who you know wants the best for you and is going to help you as much as she can. Although the tests are pretty hard, if you just pay attention in class and study a little you should be fine. She also does things in class where you get to participate in answering questions and working with people around you.

She is super sweet. If you go to lecture, and actually study even though you get to use your notes on the exam then youll do good. Pay attention to tophat questions and the stuff that she emphasizes or spends too much time talking about, because you will be asked in detail to talk about that specific thing on the test.

Genuinely one of my favorite professors. Took her for BIO 181 and 183 my freshman year. Tests are open note, but she warns you that you have to study (and you do). Pay attention during lectures and you're golden. You can tell she knows her stuff, and she's been so so accommodating when I missed exams due to illness. One of the best profs on campus.

Dr. Ferzli is an amazing professor, she truly wants you to do well and she cares for her students. Test are harder but if you study and prepare well in advance you will do fine. Attendance is taken on lecture days. Lectures are taught very well and are interactive, but there is lots of information so pay attention!

She is a very good and nice teacher. Her classes are mostly lecture based. For the exams, just mostly study the vocabs and you should be good.

Dr. Ferzli is really good for 181! Make sure you're paying attention to the examples she gives in class because those often appear on the exams. She is very passionate about what she is teaching though and you can tell she enjoys it and being able to interact with her students.

Professor Ferzli really is a great teacher to have for 181. Tests can be pretty hard, taken at the Delta testing center, but you will do good if you have a good study drive. She is very caring about mental health and considerate to her students. Would highly recommend.

Grade was a good mix of assignments and tests. The tests are difficult but she gives you everything you need to study and do well on the exams, you just have to utilize them. I didn't have many interactions with her but she seemed very understanding and caring

Dr Ferzli is a great professor who cares a lot for her students. Its clear she likes both the subject and actually teaching. Exams can be tough (multiple choice, fill in the blank, essay questions, etc) but as long as you review notes and do the practice tests you'll do just fine

I truly loved being in her class. Her exams are very hard. I studied extensively and still did not do well. The lab grade saved my life. She also does homework like assignments that help your grade and understanding of the topics you are learning. She is very flexible when it comes to communication and family issues.

The lectures can be boring, but that's coming from someone who doesn't love biology. Overall, she is a great professor and truly loves what she's doing and cares about her students. There is not much homework in the lecture section, a lot for the lab.

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor and did a great job at communicating relatively complex ideas. As long as you study well for each test, you'll do fine.

This class definitely takes a lot of work and studying, but it is an interesting course and Dr. Ferzli is a great professor. You will need to take significant time outside the class to understand the topics.

Professor Ferzli is kind and cares about her students. She's very approachable and I enjoyed her lectures. Her exams are very hard though and I had to go to Cox Hall for all of them. The homework assignments aren't graded very harshly, and that's what saved my grade. That and the lab. So participate, and be prepared to study like crazy.

Dr. ferzli is super sweet. though she says attendance are mandatory, she is so flexible and chill. her lectures are amazing if you are interested in ecology. you can tell she is excited to teach so it is amazing to see someone so passionate. do the practice exams (don't have to turn them in, just for study). she also creates quizlets to help you

If you are premed or lifescience, taking Ferzli will help a lot later on with the extra detail she covers. The tests were detailed, but most points I lost were from TA's making grading mistakes and Ferzli would give back points if you asked. She also gave a ton of EC at the end (~6% of overall grade). Is the class a lot of work? Yes. Doable? Yes.

Dr. Ferzli is such a nice person and clearly loves biology. Class is very lecture heavy, though, and can be hard to follow sometimes. The tests are hard and the questions on it are confusing. I feel like I know bio pretty well but the questions on the test said otherwise. Take this class if you are committed to studying and learning on your own.

Her tests are detail-oriented but she supplies SO many study materials including Quizlets, videos, practice exams, and study sessions. The labs are fairly interesting but there's a lot of post-lab work. If you're a STEM major, take her. She is passionate about her work and you'll actually learn the material. I'm taking her for BIO183 next semester!

I love Dr. Ferzli as a person however I feel her exams were incredibly too hard. Too much to memorize and goes too into detail. My average for the exam was 60-70% and I would study for an entire week before. She is a great person and incredibly passionate about what she teaches, though I will not be taking her again for 183.

The information was easy to understand. Would recommend this course with Ferzli if you want to learn the information. The tests were hard but Ferzli gives Quizlets, practice tests, and study guides that you fill out during class.

I love Dr. Ferzli and the PackTrack program. If you work hard, you will do great. She is so kind and understanding with all her students. The hardest part of the class is the individual lit review paper, but you finish it before spring break.

I loved Dr. Ferzli for Bio181. This class is hard, but if you want to do well you will. She is so caring with her students and clearly passionate about what she teaches. So many resources outside of class to help students with content and offered multiple extra credit assignments. Tests are hard, but definitely doable if you work hard.

She's very passionate about the subject but towards the end of the semester I was lost. Tests were tough but she provides a lot of resources. TAs were constantly changing office hours and didn't help in class. I liked that she didn't read directly off of her slides. Lectures are recorded. Use the topic outlines or notes will be impossible.

Definitely the most caring professor I have had. She responds fast and typically is very understanding. The TAs were my favorite part of the class. But the class isn't easy, especially exams. I only passed one exam, but it's difficult not to make a -C or better. There is a lot of work, but it's easy. But the practice exams help a lot!

Professor Ferzli has very difficult tests that are taken in the testing centers which is annoying but she genuinely enjoys teaching and everything on the exams is provided in class at some point. If you study hard you'll be fine. Harder than other professors but her teaching style helps make the information stick. Very kind, funny, and caring.

I was scared going in as I'm not a stem major. However, Dr Ferzli is an amazing professor. You can tell she really cares and she explains things well. Great TA team. The tests aren't easy, but if you use your resources and study hard you will do just fine. Lab has a group project but other than that it's fine.

Best professor you could possibly get as a STEM major. Tests are hard, but have been very beneficial to me so far and I actually remember the information at the end of the semester. If you're not a STEM major, i would recommend going with a professor that has open-note and online exams.

Dr. Ferzli was great. She cares a lot about the subjects she's covering and does a good job at explaining them. The tests are difficult, but as long as you study a decent amount you'll be fine. Make sure to turn in all of your lab work as it counts for about 30% of your grade.

Dr. Ferzli is passionate about her job, but this is a hard class. You go over so much material and have to know basically all of it for every exam. You have to study extremely hard for the exams to do decent and they are taken at delta which sucked. I would take her again, but I am a STEM major and enjoyed most of the material she taught.

.she was sweet but the content was a lot of memorization and her tests were difficult. STUDY STUDY STUDY

Ferzli is an amazing and caring professor, however prepare to spend lots of time studying. Tests are pretty difficult compared to the material taught, but attend the review sessions. If there is a good team of TA's then it will be an easy class.

Amazing professor and very kind. Tests are just very hard but it is possible to do well on them as everything you need is provided. I loved having her.

Although the tests are pretty tough, Dr. Ferzli is very passionate about biology and wants her students to succeed. I struggled with the content and had to spend a lot of time outside of class learning the material, but that is not her fault. I wasn't the biggest fan of the group work, but none of the assignments are hard so it was managable.

Lectures can be a bit dry, especially in boring units. Lots of collaboration with group members, and there are several weekly in-class/outside of class activities. Tests are difficult and detail orriented so make sure you study A LOT and understand material conceptually. Not a bad professor and is superhelpful foundation for bio related majors

This is a hard class, but professor Ferzli is one of the best teachers I've ever had. Don't let other people's low ratings scare you from taking her class - she actually cares about her students learning unlike other biology teachers. EVERYTHING SHE TEACHES IS FAIR GAME ON EXAMS. "No way this will be on the exam, right?" IT WILL.

Dr. Ferzli is a wonderful teacher. If you truly wish to learn about biology, she will teach you. Her classes are difficult, and you will need to study. If you understand the material well, you will get a good grade. It is very important to show up to lectures. Often, specific details and information are covered in class that are seen on the tests.

Dr. Ferzli is a great teacher, however her lectures can be boring. I personally spent time re-watching lectures because I couldn't focus. Please listen to everything she says, even if something is mentioned very briefly, because it's fair game to be on the test. Things from homework will also be on the test. Just study and you'll pass easily.

Dr Ferzli is awesome, she truly cares about her students and is very understanding if you reach out and communicate. Her tests are hard but she is very accessible outside of the classroom and gives lots of opportunities to study and review.

BIO267 and Research PackTrack is a super beneficial course to take. I learned so much about reading/writing scientific lit. U also pretty much work the entire class in a group so beware of that. Dr Ferzli and TAs grade relatively nicely, however ur final grade basically comes on the last day of class. Also doesn't respond to emails fast.

I think I love her

Dr. Ferzli was an amazing professor, she was really interactive with her students and caring. The course itself is awful. If you're not a bio/science person do not take. There is so much homework that you will ace, but then the exams are incredibly hard. I failed every single one even after studying for weeks.

Very nice teacher who would extend when I forgot to do assignments or got sick. Tests are very hard and specific to what she says in class. Not awful though and I think she's nice.

Dr. Ferzli is a great professor who cares about her students and want them to do well. I was able to actually learn the material because she is very knowledgeable and explains concepts well in class. However, the tests are pretty difficult and very specific + TA's are harsh graders so you must put in lots of effort for a good grade.

A kind professor with lots of corny jokes. Soothing voice kind of put me to sleep sometimes. Content of this course is easy to grasp; but large amount of memorization is what makes it difficult. Tests are predictable & easy if you study EVERYTHING. Lectures are posted, didn't curve exams but gave an extra credit assignment. Very similar to APES.

Dr. Ferzli is a sweet, passionate professor. She is very nice and understanding of students and any personal issues overlapping with work. She does not post the slides from her class until AFTER the lecture. Her tests are very hard, and I felt like the practice tests didn't really help me prepare for them at all. GO TO TA REVIEW SESSIONS!!!!