Straightforward. She will cover all required material and give you study guides for the tests. If you do the few assignments, attend, take notes, and do the study guides, you will have absolutely no problem with this class. Opportunity to learn a lot here

Excellent teacher! Very helpful and explains everything clearly. Makes you soak it all in with interest during lecture and lab which equals long term learning without having to study too much before the tests!

If you need microbiology take it with her; she's very clear, straightforward and helpful. Is sometimes too nice and overlooks some of the cheaters in the class but other than that is great.

She's a nice lady. She teaches very well, clear and gives you the notes. She may curve grades sometimes. Another thing, She hates cheaters and people coming in late to class. Do not get on her bad side because she will hate you the rest of the year!!! other than that she's kool

GREAT TEACHER!! She works very hard to make sure everyone that puts in effort gets what they deserve.

A very fair teacher offering a balanced and practical approach to learning. She's willing to go the extra mile with you NOT for you. If you're wanting "something for nothing", try some one else.

great teacher. Gives excellent notes and the test are fair. If you put in the effort you will get what you deserve. the best teacher you take for the subject.

No cell phones, no text messages, no cheating. With Prof St. Clair you're getting a professional and highly supportive teacher that wants you to succeed. She also realizes that you need a reality check before going into health professions and does't pull any punches. Be ready to work or you will suffer; if you work she will move mountains for you

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One of the best professors I have EVER had! Her lectures are very informative, very fascinating, and easy to understand. Even if you live far from the campus, I HIGHLY recommend this professor. Worth the drive!

Great teacher. Offers notes for each chapter. Tests are fair, not too easy, but not difficult (tricky). Opportunities to earn extra points on tests/lab reports sometimes (even curves some tests), attend every class/lab, earn more bonus points. Note: Attendance CRUCIAL, miss class a lot, points will be deducted from final grade. Be responsible!

The professor is very helpful. She gives you outline of each chapters and during lecture, you can take extra notes. There are six tests and the lowest test can be dropped. There are three lab quizzes and lowest test score can be dropped. There is no class assignment. The only homework you will get is to do lab reports.

I didn't attend the review sessions because I had a pretty good handle on the material so I don't know anything about "favorites." Don't let the previous posters deter you from taking the class because she IS a good teacher: gives notes, extra credit,curves every exam, explains well and is better organized than most profs. highly recommend!

She is a good professor, but can be tempermental. She does have favorites but is a fair grader. Use the notes she provides to the class and attend the review sessions, if offered. Stickler for being on time, DONT BE LATE! She considers this very disrespectful. Responsive to email questions and will offer advice. Vry good presentation materials used

For Micro she's a great teacher. You do have to study or you will fail (or maybe get a C). I got 1 C, but I aced everything else and in the end I got an A. She's friendly, helpful and kind. Now if you are late to class and rude don't expect her to be her best friend.

She's an easy A, got a B because I messed up one of the exam. Pay attention to class,videos,and internet sites because there are questions on the exam. Very strict about been on time DON'T BE LATE. Try to participate she likes that and try to be her favor.

She took over our lab when our other teacher became fatally ill and it was a smooth, pleasant transition. She is a kind and wonderful teacher.

Although she is hard on exams but her class is so much fun.Be careful not to criticize her at all.If you have any question about the way she took the pre exam you better keep it for yourself! But her knowledge and intrest in teaching makes her calss awesome!You better be prepare to study really hard.

Class material and book were difficult but she explains well and is extremely fair with grading. Notes were always on time for lecture and study guides were extremely helpful in understanding and clarifying concepts and directing studying. If you do the study guides and read the lecture notes you'll do well but expect to work.

Older woman who has older standards in learning. Although they are easy to follow. She enjoys having class busy with experiments than busy work.

Nice lady. Her lectures are boring but they are clear. She prints hand-outs on the lectures so all you need to do is just pay attention. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you want to pass i recommend going to class. she makes study guides for the exams that are very, very helpful.

took this class with another professor and withdrew because I couldn't understand what was going on. Class is hard but she explains well and uses visuals to capture your attention. I worked hard but understood everything and was happy with my experience. You'll do better if you attend lectures and pay attention. Focus on the study guides too.

Highly recommend her. This is a very demanding class, impossible with most other teachers. You need an A, not a 2.0 or higher to be accepted into healthcare programs. She makes getting an A entirely possible. She gives you a detailed study guide, and her lectures go along with it. Attend class, study her study guides, and you can get an A.

She is the best teacher I've ever had. The most helpful woman as well as friendly! I wish she was my grandmother!

She is the best teacher for NAS classes. This is a very hard and demanding class to take, and she makes it very clear and simple for you. You have to work and study on your own, but believe me, there's no way you can pass this class with a B or better with any other teacher. and P.S DO NOT BE RUDE TO HER, DO NOT QUESTION HER TEACHING.

Madatory attendance for labs, but not mandatory for lecture. SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!! Very informative, and always willing to help you learn. You get the grade you earn, and it's not her fault if you fail. The class is really REALLY hard, but she's your best option to be able to pass!

She is the best teacher for this class. Honestly if you want to do well in NAS 161/162 you need to take her. I got A's in both and thats because I worked extremely hard and had her help. If you aren't the type of person to do your work don't sign up. Mostly nursing are taking this class and if you dont like to work you shouldnt be doing this anyway

If you're going to take NAS161/162 this is the teacher to do it with, even if you have to travel. She gives you notes to cut the clutter, provides study guides, and is very clear. Don't ask her questions during class- ask after. She can get flustered if you interrupt her train of thought, but shes amazing and kind. STUDY HARD and you'll get an A.

This class was great. Definitely a lot of studying had to be done in order to get a good grade. BUT she does give you notes and basically gives you the questions that will be on the test through the study guides. Do the study guide, ask questions, and you will surely pass with an A. I HIGHLY recommend her for the summer condensed Anatomy

Very intelligent and helpful if you require assistance. She doesn?t give computer generated exams rather she makes them up. Don?t heed to the previous ratings instead look at the easiness factor and look at my easiness scale and then determine to tackle the course. The material is tuff so you really have to study don?t expect her to hand out easy A

she is one of the best NAS 161 and 162 teacher . actually she is the only best teacher NOVa got ...she know the material well and she is very helpful.

So clear and helpful, really great professor, always willing to help. Knowledgeable. Very hard class but it's pre-nursing so what do you expect? If you're not willing to do the work, take someone else but if you take this class, you'll be well prepared for nursing or other health prof.

I just took St. Clair for Fall 2011 and I recommend her 100%. Her lectures are somewhat interesting. She puts up a pp along with class notes, but teaches from it not reads like other professors. She also post study guides for quizzes and exams. She might seem rude st times but some students are pretty annoying too. This class is asecureA if u study

I second everything by previous poster. u will work hard for ur grade but she gives u all the tools. Has high standards becuz its a nursing pre-req and she doesn't like slackers so if u aren't willing to work and act professional,u aren't ready for this class or nursing. Highly recommend for those who are committed to becoming a nurse.

she is awesome, and I enjoyed her lecture. I wish she have her for nas 162; unfortunately she is not teaching that this semester. I will definitely recommend anyone to take her.

Best Professor I've had at NOVA. I'm taking her currently for NAS 162. You have to work really hard for your grade, but I don't want to be a nurse that doesn't know what she's doing. Professor St. Clair gives you everything you need to make a good grade in her classes!

Professor St. Clair is probably one of the best teacher I've ever had. She posts study guides for each exam and lab quiz and she also posts notes that outline each chapter. As long as you study the material she gives you, you will make a good grade. I will be taking her again for NAS 162.

If you want to get an education she is your gal! I think you should have to work for your grades . . . so if you are a slacker look somewhere else & forget about Nursing too. Better to accept it sooner than later. She is amazing but the class take some work for the students. She gives you all you need to get A's on tests & nursing won't be so easy

She is a very nice and considerate teacher and she really knows her subject. She also gives out extra credit on her exams. The subject isnt easy so make sure to study her notes and do the study guide as her tests and quizzes are all on them. She does not tolerate inane questions. She also updates blackboard frequently and has the material up fast.

Professor St. Clair is an incredible teacher who knows her material inside and out. She is crystal clear about what you need to know for exams and uses the book for supplement. She's approachable and enthusiastic, and if I could have her for my nursing classes, I'd request her immediately. TAKE HER CLASSES!!! You'll work hard, but you'll learn.

Professor St. Clair has been the best professor I've ever had. She is the ONLY professor I've had that truly cares about her students and will do everything she can to see them succeed. She takes a lot of time to plan all lectures and labs and keeps it interesting. I've learned so much from her and the semester isn't even over yet!

One of the best professors i have had the pleasure of dealing with. Always willing to help! If you want an easy A do not take this class because you will probably complain. She is the kind of professor who is not only knowledgeable but also passionate, if you do your work and work hard for it you'll get an A. Professor St. Clair is amazing!

The BEST teacher! She bends over backwards to help her students because she cares. Very nice and extremely knowledgeable. NOVA needs more instructors like her. She gives notes/study guides which are more than helpful with learning the material. Not an easy subject, but she makes it easy to understand and fun to learn. Highly recommend her!

The BEST professor I have had at NOVA so far. She goes above and beyond to make sure you have all the materials needed to succeed in the class. I wish that more teachers at NOVA would put in this kind of dedication and care to their classes!

Love her!! she is a great professor and you definitely learn so much. The test are really easy if you study and she gives you a lot of extra points on them. Highly recommend her!!

Good teacher. I took this class with another prof and didn't do so well. I'm not great at science but I had no problem making an A with the study guides and notes-she gives huge amounts of curve points on exams. Lots of immature students in the class who were disruptive an complained all the time which was very annoying

I thought the class was not too hard and I made an A. She tells you what you need to know you just have to study. Study guides and notes are super helpful. Slackers won't do well because you do have to study but hey, its a nursing pre-req-you should have to work hard.

This class, because it was so rigorous and complete, prepared me well for the nursing program here at NOVA, which I will complete this spring. As a working mother, the notes and study guides made my life easier because exactly what to study. But you do have to put in the time and study-if you expect an easy A and B, you should find someone else.

This is the best instructor Nova has. She is thorough and extremely knowledgeable. There is a lot of material, but it's not too difficult to understand. The instructor is very approachable, she makes the class fun, and her study guides are very helpful. You can definitely make an A in class as long as you work for it, but you have to work for it

This professor is the best of the best! I highly recommend you to take her! She teachers Nas 161 and 162. TAKE HER you couldn't have gotten a better professor than her! I loved taking her for bio 141 and bio 150. She is really here for the students!

If you are looking for an easy A then quit your nursing or whatever medical degree you are taking now! An easy A does not exist in the Medical field. You have to study. She gives an excellent study guide and notes. What you put in this class is what you will receive. I did make an A in this class.

150 is my 3rd bio prereq & I only wish I would have had Prof St.Clair for BIO 141&142.I haven't learned as much from any other prof. She's organized, uses outlines to keep you focused on impt content rather than just reading off slides, communicative, helpful, fair..Perfect kind of prof for achievers & students who actually want to learn. Take her!

Complete the study guides and multiple-choice questions. Her class is a breeze if you do the work and research. She's quite kind and at times, sensitive, but lets students out early, exempts lowest quiz & exam grades, and is flexible with the material. Treat her with respect, and she will, as well.

Caring & knowledgeable professor who sincerely wants you to do well & gives students every opportunity to do well. Study guides & lecture outlines make all the material comprehensible. You must do your part but she gives you all the tools. very nice also

Study guides are provided, if you study that. You'll get an A in the class. And I mean, study it, not glance over it. I like her a lot.

One of my favorite college professors so far! St. Clair is incredibly knowledgeable of the topics, very kind and compassionate, and is pretty funny when she isn't lecturing. Biology is tough and there's a lot to remember, but if you pay attention, read the material, and study, you'll do just fine.

My experience with this professor was very positive. I worked hard for my grade but she provides you with the tools to do well in an information intensive class. Good at selecting out the important information from the text. You won't do well if you sit in the back of the class and laugh and talk OR you don't study and are expecting an easy A.

Very kind professor , she really cares about her students. after having terrible bio professors i was really happy with the way she taught and the way her test were designed . the study guides she provided help tremendously!

There are a total of 6, 50 questions MC tests covering 3 chapters each every 2 weeks. She provides study guides (which you need to do yourself), powerpoint, and lectures are clear & very helpful. Prepare to study for the tests those are the only 6 grades you will get the entire semester in lecture. She can careless about attendance.

Good but typical science class with sometimes dry lectures. 6 lecture exams plus a 25 point (optional) extra credit project. Study guides are very helpful (about 13 to 12 of the practice questions are used on the actual exam). Attendance is not required or taken (it's college, after all). Can do well with minimal effort.

She is very clear to how you're going to earn your grade in her class, but the only grades she gives are the tests. I failed one of her tests and got high B's on all of the rest, and barely pulled out a B. As long as you study her study guide you should have no problem getting the grade you want, but I messed up once and almost got a C.

BIO 150 was my favorite class, but not the easiest course. There are 6 exams and a lab test. You'll need to put in a lot of hours. Professor St. Clair is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed her lectures. She definitely tries to make sure you not only pass the class, but gain the knowledge you'll need for your career. Loved the labs as well.

Good professor but very much a traditional type of old style teacher. Straightforward about information and grades but does expect a fair amount of work; good, fairly interesting lectures. Mostly grades on exams and lab quizzes but gives some extra-credit. Do the minimal amount of work and you'll be fine and work those study guides!

Prof. St. Clair has been awesome this semester. I didn't think I was going to like microbiology but I actually like it a lot due to her. I definitely have had to work very hard to earn by grade but it's not impossible to earn an A. Expect to have to study a lot in order to score high in her class. I would recommend taking this micro class.

She will help a lot but unless you are really good at science, I don't recommend. She is a traditional instructor, expects your to really know the material and so is not big on extra credit. Attendance at labs is mandatory and doesn't tolerate lateness. Study guides/notes help but I found myself putting in lots of hours of study and work

I love Prof St. Clair! She's a bit strict now & then, but it's because of the people in the class who DO NOT study, and DO NOT show up prepared! The questions on her tests (which are all multiple choice) are EXACTLY the ones on the study guide she gives you and also EXACTLY the end of chap ques in book! She also curves grades! AWESOME professor!!

I'm not a fan of science. She's ok in my book. She don't like to answer unnecessary questions during lectures. Study guides are helpful, however, you have to answer the questions on your own. What you see in the study guide, expect to see most of it on the test. She won't answer it for you if you have any questions in the study guide.

Only attendance for lab is required. She's really sweet and does her best to help those falling behind. If you're not meeting her minimum standards in lab she can get annoyed. She treats the class serious since its a prerequisite to the nursing program. Don't try and ask her to bump your grade up. If your a Bio major she will love you.

She's a very sweet teacher! Microbio is not an easy subject to study. She's very fair to her students! Attend class and especially lab! She gives studyguide for the exams.

Miss Miriam is the defintion of a good professor and I really liked her. She had a lot of good but sometimes challenging extra-credit projects that I learned a lot from, not just the old dry case studies or papers. She made it an interesting class and I don't even like bio. I had not trouble making an A but felt I worked for it.

She id a really good teacher and the class isn't hard as long as you try. It takes a lot of memory, but study guides are provided and the test are, straight from it for the most part. You don't really need the textbook, because some study guide questions can be found on google.