Hewette is extremely intelligent and very interesting. Tough course, but highly enjoyable. Requires serious commitment, as should be for a difficult nursing prerequisite.

She is an excellent teacher, in the fact that she realy knows her stuff. She is very at simplifing things in her lecture. I recorded her lecutures and re wrote them and sometimes it was almost to simple. I only studied her lectures and I didn't read the book and I still got an A int he class. You just need to be willing to put in the time and effor

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Dr. Hewette really isnt as bad as some people say she is. The only thing is that she does miss a few classes here and there. She puts a lot of responsibility on the students when it comes to notetaking and she does give us study questions. But this is a very interesting class overall

She is a good teacher, but you have to put a lot of hours into studying dont miss lecture!!! her tests are crazy hard she doesnt give study guides and you never kow what kind of questions are going to be on the test. the student has to know everhing, questions arent really answered.

Mrs. Hewette is a great teacher. I've heard a lot of bad comments about her teaching style, etc. But the truth is, she's helpful, explains things thoroughly, and is fair.

Mrs. Hewette is very knowledgable of her swubject.This is a tough class designed for nursing students and no one should expect it to be easy.Do the reading, come to class, take good notes and ask questions!She does tend to be a little flaky - late to office hours, and misses a few classes. Put in the effort and you'll succeed.

Hard Class. Her General Micro class is easier than her Medical Micro class, I seems to like general better. She is nice and likes when you ask questions and get into the lectures. Study the lectures and study questions and use the online text quizes and study guides.

I heard a lot of bad things but believe me...it's not true. She is very helpful. She gives time to answer students' questions and has prepared good study guide for exam preparation. We know that Microbiology is not an easy subject therefore students have the responsibility to study and read. I guarantee that you will learn and pass all exams

Very clear and precise and knowledgeable

I am currently enrolled in this class and have not encountered any of the negative aspects except that it is not an easy class. Hewitte is very helpful and approachable and if you attend class and answer the study guide questions, you should have no problems.

I have heard that she has changed her teaching style, and with our class, she gave us the notes on docushare. she also created study guides for us. if you knew the information on the study guides, you would do great on her tests. i ended up getting an A, and I have not been in school in 7 years. i also haven't taken a single college chemistry o

definitely take bio 23. its more units and i heard way easier than bio 22. study and take good notes during lecture and you will do fine. definitely not as hard as everyone said micro would be. nice lady and i actually enjoyed lab.

Yes, this is a difficult class, however, if you go to class, read your text, take notes, and STUDY, there is not reason why you shouldn't get at least a B. I do not understand why she gets so much slack. I really enjoyed her class and even though she is not very bubbly, she is here to teach not here to be your friend.

She is the best highly Recommended , just use the study guides and read over her lecture notes and you will be fine. She is very helpful with the labs and lets you know what you are doing right or wrong, she is there to help you pass the class. It is a hard class but you should already expect that going into it, but very professional shes the best!

Very in depth class. She uses EVERYTHING! Good notes necessary for her exams.

She was wonderful. Very helpful & knowledgeable. She was very helpful as long as you put effort into your questions. She's available during office hours and never makes you feel like you're dumb. She is compassionate & understanding. Highly recommended.

She is a nice approachable teacher. If you listen close to her lectures she goes over everything that is on the test. Fill out your study guide its a great help at test time. I learned so much in this class! Pay attention you'll be glad you did.

Mrs. Hewette is very knowledgable and approacable. Test is not as in depth as her lectures. You have to get an overall idea of what's covered in the chapter and you'll be fine. Don't overstudy that was my mistake on the first two test. as long as you attend class, listen, and skim the book you should do fine on the test.

You will pass as long as you answer the study guide questions and take good lecture notes.

shes very nice and understanding but need to keep up with assignment and understand the book or else you will get very behind

I don't know why people complain about her!I liked her & thought she was very nice, approachable,clear, and helpful. If you print out her lecture notes and attend class as much as possible, the exams are pretty easy. The Lab part is an easy A, as long as you show up and do all of the assignments. Very interesting class with a lot of important info!

I dont know why people think she's a horrible teacher. Yeah, her lectures can get boring and her power points dont really have much info on them. She is a good teacher. Her tests are pretty easy if you use the study guide then you shouldnt have a problem.

I found this class to be extremely helpful. I?m not trying to be better-quality in some way but I took Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Hewetts? Medical Microbiology all at once and passed them. I?m a 3rd semester nursing student still comprehending what Mrs. Hewette had taught me. She's not a bad teacher, she just has a hard topic to teach.

Do all the MMWR presentation for each test- worth 2 point extra credit. Lab was easy- don't mess up. Test was fair, not hard if you attend class and take notes. SI sessions will help you- GO to it. Don't over analyze the question in test. I did that and got some wrong at times. Go with your first instinct. Highly recommended. I got an A.Very Doable

She's a nice person, will help if you have questions. Lab was joke- easy, easy grading on research paper- as long as not plagarizing. I wrote a crappy paper in my opinion and got full credit-do your work. period. Hint: ask for lab clean-up(can only do once)and do presentations. I think she had a curves at the end if you're border line.recommended

Easy class if u study and like biology, she is hella fine, u can just study her powerpoints and use the internet to look up Details, her tests are extremely easy, you just have to use ur brain, a lot of people will try to add into the class, a lot of those tards will drop and take up space, the guy to girl ratio in that class is rediculous. 3P:)

labs are easy. answer them before entering class. exams are based on powerpoints. don't just look at the powerpoints and expect to pass. read whatever's covered and chapters at least twice. don't overthink exam questions.

She was very monotoned but she was always willing to help us if we had any questions. She was never rude, just a little boring at times. Her SI tutor was extremely helpful! Overall Mrs. Hewette was nice and gave extra credit, but she doesn't bump up grades no matter how close u r...

This was by far my favorite science class. Dr. Hewette did an amazing job. Tests are straight off of her powerpoint. I did all extra credit presentations, only worth 2 points, but worth it! Labs were a blast. We taped lectures and that helped us study. We had no SI study for this class. Great Professor!

She is a very good teacher every thing is on the study guide. If you just do the study guides you should get a A or B, she is also very fair and helpful. Don't be affraid to take her I barley got a B but I was a slacker

You can get an A in this class, but you will have to work hard to get it. Exams are all study guide & lecture based, know the lecture slides & study guide, and you will ACE the exams. Take lab serious, don't turn in unfinished labs, finish all of them. Easy points that will bring up your grade. Put in the study time & you'll get an A!!

Probably one of the easies biology classes ever. Lab is fun, lecture can be boring at times, but for the most part is interesting. Independent experiment was tough. Never used the book to study for an exam. Exams are straight of her lecture slides and videos you are told to watch. Really nice and funny teacher.

It took me three times to pass this class, fortunately the last time I took N. Hewette. The first time I took it with bender in the summer which was horrible. The second time was with Goodyear and that was a bad experience as well. Finally I took Hewette after someone originally told me she was the worst. The semester is almost over and I have a hi

This class is rigorous. Put your study time into it. She is always open to questions about anything. She is a approachable & caring person. She wants you to earn your "A". Enjoyed the class. Do all extra credit. I got an A.

This class is mostly general. She is an approachable and caring teacher. She wants you to earn that A. Tests are little trick. Do all your extra credit. Lab is a little laid back. Do all extra credit work. I recommend her.

Most material comes from her lecture slides, but the book is good for more information. She is very knowledgeable and approachable. I studied hard and got the grade I deserved, lab is easy, and her test study guides are helpful, esp the extra study questions!

I loved the anecdotal info. Fascinating subject matter. Study the answers to the study questions she provides.Know the lectures inside and out. I got an A but it was the hardest A I ever earned. I liked this teacher.

First off, I loved this class. Lab was fun and I was always excited to see what my experiment results would be. Exams are challenging, so use the study guides and read your textbook. Do all the xtra-credit presentations. The Independent Experiment sounds intimidating but just do everything step-by-step and you'll be fine. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

She was an awesome teacher! The class was not easy but she was always willing to help if you asked her if you needed help. Make sure to go to the SI session because the tutor is very helpful ... Attend all the classes, record her lecture, and read the book prior to coming to the class cause I got an A

I was uneasy about that this class at first due to reading all of the previous reviews. I was pleasantly surprised, she's a great teacher and she has a good sense of humor. Study the slides for tests and she gives very obvious hints about questions that are going to be on the test. Be thorough in doing labs and go to class and you will pass :)

She's was an ok professor. Learning about General Micro can be a bit boring. Her tests were tricky and I hated the written portion of the tests. Study her powerpoints. There will be an Independent Exp where you have to grow your microbe, sounds intimidating but it wasn't that difficult. She's helpful & nice. I ended with a B.

she is a nice teacher and helpful. You can go to her anytime when you need help. Her tests are sometime tricky, but mostly straight forward. You just have to read the lecture slides and the book. So it shouldnt be that hard and the lab was alright too. Just had a horrible lab partner.

Loved Professor Hewette and I really enjoyed her class. Study/memorize the power points is the key to getting an A! Also highly recommend doing the extra credit. Those 2 points make a huge difference! Lab wasn't too bad, I got a 35/35 on the independent experiment, writing it was so time consuming! I got an A in the class =]

I loved professor Hewette and her class! Was a very interesting class. Studying/memorizing the lectures are the key to success in her class. Independent experiment was pretty easy but very time consuming when it came to writing the paper.Highly recommend doing the extra credit, those 2 points do make a difference. I got an A in the class =]

I only had her for the last 3 weeks of summer school. but compared to Prof bender she talks faster. record the lectures. memorize slides. do study guide. have to put in studying time to earn your grade. first 3 weeks with bender i did average on exams. and with hewette i did better.

I think she's funny! It's hard sometimes to tell if she's kidding or not. She doesn't appear to be very friendly, but she's always considerate and understanding. I really enjoy this class. I recommend taking her class. Be prepared to study, study, study!!!

I loved Professor Hewette, she was probably my favorite professor. There were many who didn't pass and whined a lot about her teaching style but she was great for me. Attend class EVERY DAY. Record her lecture, and ASK her if you don't understand questions. She is always open, that's what her office hour is for. Overall she rocked!

I really enjoyed this class with Ms. Hewette. I think she's great. She is hard to get to know. But she will answer questions readily. She's funny. She's available to help if you make the effort. I would take her and this class again. I really miss this class & the new building. Study power points!!! Study labs & take pictures of slides.

AN IMPORTANT TIP for future students, RECORD RECORD RECORD her lectures because everything she mentions in class will definitely be on the test. Also, tutoring was VERY helpful, so that's highly recommended. Hewette was very helpful when asked questions, she is very specific on what you need to study. There were also extra credits, 6 points maximum

Hewette is the absolute best and nicest teacher I have ever had! I really enjoyed her lectures, she is very clear and her tests are straight forward. If you study and put in the effort you will get an A no problem. There are people on rate my professor that say she is hard, but keep in mind these people expect life handed to them.

She's the best!! I would recommend her to anyone! She is the nicest person, and is always there for her students. She is a professor who wants to see you do well. She is clear on what she wants. Her lectures are so good and her examples are easy to understand. This class is a science class so expect to have to put effort in!!

I had Professor Hewette for the 2nd half of the summer semester. She was always available for help if needed and she would try to point you in the right direction if you were ever confused during lecture. Her tests are difficult, but she's nice enough to give hints on what to expect for the exams. I got an A, but had to work for it.

Professor Hewette is a very nice and helpful teacher. She is extremely welcoming to questions and she provides relevant examples in her lectures that are useful in the real world. She's funny and very approachable. If you consider yourself a good, disciplined student, who doesn't skip class, than you should have no problem getting a good grade.

Overall, Professor Hewette is a great teacher. Your grade is based on lecture exams, lab quizzes, lab work, 1 research paper based on an independent experiment (I.E.), and lab practical. She is very willing to answer any questions and guides her students into the right direction (esp. for the I.E.). Record her lectures & show to class up everyday.

I was worried about taking this class because of what I heard about Professor Hewette, but I actually enjoyed her class. Microbiology is a tough subject to learn in general. She gives you 4 exams in lecture and they aren't cumulative, which is great. Labs/quizes are not hard if you put in some effort. Show up everyday, record lectures and study.

When I first started this class I failed the first two test by the time the semester ended I passed every test and recieved a B. It's important to record the lecture and take the time to listen to them while going over the slides at home. There are tests, quizzes, labs and an independent experiment. she's a great teacher and would highly recommend.

At the beginning of the semester she will tell you that this is the most fun you will ever have in a class, she's not kidding! She's been doing this for a while, so she's pretty good at it. Record lectures and only use that to study because everything she says will be on the exam. Don't bother with the book. Keep up on lab work too. I got an A :)

Professor Hewette is very knowledgeable educator! I have learned from her class not only Microbiology but also life lessons. She taught me that nothing comes for free. That you need to work hard to get what you want. Also, sometimes our life can be only one way road, so there is no chance to back up and start over. What you have done is done! Thnx

She really knows her stuff and is clear in lec/lab but you have to work for your grade. If you're studying a lot but still get mediocre/bad grades, you need to change the way you're studying. Practice active learning by writing good notes in lecture and reviewing that/adding more info at home. It's not a class where you can cram right befo a test.

Nena Hewette was good teacher, took her class this spring passed with a middle B. 90% of the questions for exam she gives you the answers in lecture. This is not an easy A but the class is obtainable for a good grade. If you study and pay attention you can get a B no problem! Her printouts, powerpoints & study guides are straight on the test.

Getting an A is not impossible if you take good notes and study. I record her lectures, listen and take notes. It may sound a lot of work to do, but it works for me. She also have a study guide which helped me a lot. STUDY HER POWERPOINT!! Best professor I ever had. I enjoy her lecture and lab.

People say she's mean, but she's actually very nice and willing to help you if you ask her. Her study guides are pointless so don't waste your time. Don't buy the book, didn't even open it. Her tests are strictly PP and lecture. Definitely record lecture and take notes on EVERYTHING she says. Do that and you won't get anything less than a B.

Overall, great class! Key is to study her PowerPoints lectures. I recorded lecture but didn't even listen to them for the exams. I studied her powerpoints and glanced through the study guide and received an A. Lab is fun and very straight forward.

Great teacher, and subject is very interesting and fun, however if you don't go into the class ready to study and do your best on the first (and all) test(s), you will suffer for it. There is no curve. She does give people opportunities for extra credit on 3 of the tests, but it's first come first serve, so not equal opportunity.

Probably the toughest science course I've taken because you have to put in a LOT of work to get an A. Her tests are hard and based solely off lecture. You need to record her lectures, listen back and retake notes because everything she says in lecture is on the test. She's passionate about microbiology and nice overall but can be rude at times.

Please ignore everyone who says that professor Hewette is hard, she's not. These are people who wanted an easy A and didn't want to work for it. She is super funny but she does have a dry sense of humor. She cares so much about her students and will answer all of your questions in lecture and lab. No science class is easy so don't cheat yourself

Prof Hewette is very sweet and nice. Her personal stories are very interesting and somehow connected to what is being taught. Record her lectures and study those along with the powerpoints. She is overall a great professor and the best for bio 22 imo. She was funny and very understandable. Tests are on the harder side though. Not easy but doable.

Lab was fun and lecture was fun because of the mood she setted. 4 lec exams of 35 questions and short essay. 2 lab practical of 25 questions. Both lec and lab multue choice. Huge tip is RECORD LEC JUST LISTEN TO WHAT SHE SAYS AND WHAT IS ON PPT. Lec test just on that. The book is like reference for help. She answers questions. It's fun but do STUDY

Professor Hewette is one of my favourite professors. I took both Biol 022 and 023. Her lectures are very interesting, it is critical that you pay close attention and read your material. The labs are awesome, I welcome students to work with their peers in the lab and have fun and experiment. But have a great aseptic technique in the lab.

Professor Hewette is one of my favourite professors. I took both Biol 022 and 023. Her lectures are very interesting, it is critical that you pay close attention and read your material. The labs are awesome, I welcome students to work with their peers in the lab and have fun and experiment. But have a great aseptic technique in the lab.

Professor Hewette is amazing. Record her lectures and transcribe them. She breaks downs microbiology and makes it easy. I would recommend her class to anyone who wants an in-depth course into micro.

Awesome teacher! Record her lectures and transcribe them. Fun labs too! If you make a good study guide packet from her lectures youll do fine in the class. Highly recommend her!

Study the lectures thoroughly and you will be fine for the exams. Many people are expecting easy As which is why the rating for her is low. You gotta work for the grade you want.

Advise for people who wants an A and not a C. Record those lectures. RECORD THEM while taking notes. I made a mistake of not recording. My notes were a mess and I Couldn't recall any the important info. However, if u record and redo the notes again with the book, Ive seen people getting A's and B's on the test. Get a study buddy as soon as possible

Im currently in professor Hewettes bio 22 class, and I really like her! She doesnt have favorites like other reviewers mentioned. She treats everyone fairly & is passionate about microbiology. She does grade tough on the little things, but thats because THEY MATTER. Ive found answering the study guide with my notes and the book helped a lot.

She is knowledgable and wants only the best for her students. I highly respect Professor Hewette. This class occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and we switched to online, however so far she has been nothing but accommodating and helpful. As any other science class you have to work for your grade. But I recommend taking her. Study hard!

Dont be lazy, record those lectures and write down whatever you hear!!!! Everything she mentioned in the lecture will be on the exam, focus in details. I dont use study guide at all. Talk to her guys, shes very friendly. For people who dont understand English well like me, use the app called otter to record it.

General Microbio. 5 lec exams, 1 lab practical. Study lectures like your life depends on it, also record what she says, those details & explanations aren't on the slides in class so don't miss that. REVIEW ALL sources she provides (articles, videos, MMWR) they WILL be on the exam PERIOD. (Study guide isn't very helpful) just use your study style.

I took her biol11 class online just recently (for 3 weeks) and I was worried it would be super hard and filled with lots of work, but it really was a pretty easy A-B depending on if you read/watch lectures and do the labs.

I took Professor Hewette over summer and was really scared of what I was getting myself into taking a bio with a lab over summer.I will tell you that Professor Hewette is a GREAT professor! Always ready to answer questions and really caring. You do however have a good amount of hw but study lectures and read chapters and you will be fine!

Professor Hewette was super accessible for her online class. She was also super understanding and helpful. The class was very straight forward and the work load wasnt too heavy. We did a lot of quizzes that went along with the reading and videos she would link. The final was simple and she gave us creative freedom on it.

One of the best biol professors. She's super caring and motivates her students to do the best. Her exams are based on her lectures so go over her lecture audios more than once. She provides study guides that help prepare for the exam. Getting an A is double by studying and putting in the work. I highly recommend her.

Highly recommend this class! The textbook is free and she provides you with links to the readings in each module. The labs are simple, just make sure you read everything thoroughly. If you're considering taking this class, do it!

Exams are based on lectures. If you know the material well you'll do good. If you dont study well, you'll get caught up with her exam options that are sometimes hard. The grader is really strict and marks off .25 points for tiny stuff. You can get an A. I study 3-5 hrs a day. Currently have an A but haven't taken the final yet. Love the prof tho!

Professor Hewette is really sweet and caring. Her exams are easy. I would study 1-2 days before the exam and would only miss 2 or 3 questions on the exam. You really just have to study hard, but the material is not that difficult to understand. The lab work is easy as well, but the grader is tough and will mark you for the littlest things.

Professor Hewette is great! She makes the expectations clear and although she's very particular about the way you do your labs its definitely manageable. Writing everything she says during lecture is key to scoring well on her exams, be careful with the answer choices! But as long as you put in time/effort you should be able to get a good grade.

Very clear semester outline. Weekly content in one module, always on time, grades were also very quick to get back to. The online labs were a little weird and require a bit of help (especially with an older PC), but were often informative. The final project was fun and a nice ending to the course. Highly recommend.

I was someone who would cry off this class since day 1. Im terrible at science but Im proof you got this. I even took 4 months off work to focus. Make sure u take advantage of extra credit. STUDY UR ASS OFF . Study every day even just three hours. Get a buddy to help u. There two online classes that will save ur life. I promise she the best.

This class was really manageable considering it is an online science course. The labs got a little tricky at times but overall, it was pretty easy. The workload is doable and I would definitely take her again for microbiology.

Professor Hewette is great! I don't have enough great things to say about Professor Hewette! She is down-to-earth, soft-spoken, caring, and really friendly if you need to ask questions! There are no dumb or stupid questions in this class, at all. She is really the best of the best in Medical Microbiology! If you can take her, take her NOT Mr.Bender

The professor is great, and she made biology seem easy and fun. I took her class for the summer, which is four weeks long. Before submitting the answers, she makes us interact with the class through discussion to gain knowledge from other students. Quizzes are around five questions per chapter and are timed (10 min).

Prof. Hewette is a fairly simple professor. This class is pretty easy as long as you keep up with your work! I took this class for the summer. There are 15 sections in the module, 2 quizzes per section (usually) and 1 lab or writing assignment, and 1-2 lectures. The final project is also SUPER easy.

Exams are not based off lectures, you need too read the textbook that have long chapters. Study guides arent based off the exams, she doesn't tell you exactly whats on it. Exams are multiple choice that look like this: A. Answer B. Answer C. Answer D. A & B E. C & B F. None of the above Exams are 65% of your grade, the rest is 35%

Professor Hewette makes sure that you work for the grade that you want. Her lecture exams are difficult and can make you second guess yourself. The lecture exams are based on the textbook and lectures, and what she says in her lectures is most likely on the exams.

Professor Hewette is very caring. Office hours are helpful and will help you when needed. Just be prepared to know that 60% of the grade are exams and the rest are 40%. Don't just study the powerpoints and use the study guide actually note down everything she says too. It will be on the test.

Professor Hewette runs a challenging course, but her clear expectations and caring approach make it manageable. Consistent studying, utilizing unstuck AI, and attending lectures are key to succeeding in this class.

I took a summer 6 wk hybrid class with Bender and Hewett. Hewett's lectures were clear. The course required hard work i studied long hours and her exams were based on her lectures I didnt read textbook, just for labs. Her study guides focused on key concepts, and she was a kind professor. also lab particle and lab quizzes.

Lectures were very organized and straight to the point as to what would be on the exam without making the videos hours long. Very sweet and kind professor but don't doubt how hard she will test you on your knowledge when it comes to exams. This professor was just as good as Bender though I'll say Hewette's lectures are more organized.

Great Professor. Offers extra credit, give study guides, and helps as much as she can. She tests/ quizzes on things that are actually done in class. She doesn't try to make things confusing or hard. Genuinely wants her students to pass.

Lecture (5 tests, 13% each) and lab (2 exams + assignments, 35% total). Each lecture test covers ~3 hours of lecture material. Test heavy, but if you don't procrastinate, all answers are in lecture videos or covered in study guide. Lab was super fun. Makeup lab + extra credit offered. Don't stress about the bad reviews. Her > Bender. Take her!

From all my science classes she was the one that enjoyed the most! If you want to get a A all you have to do is focus on the study guide for lecture. If the study guide was completed and well understood the exam won't be as difficult. Focus on what she says the exams are based on everything she talks about. Lecture exam weight more than lab exams.