3.1

Nikki Goines

Biology - Tarrant County College (all)

3.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
66%
Would Retake
120
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

66%

Would Retake

120

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
120 total ratings

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What Students Say

She is a sweet lady who will help you with whatever you need, JUST ASK

BIOL2420 - 4.0 rating

Goines is amazing for Micro she actually loves her profession and is clear when it comes to assignments

MICRO2421 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

72%

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95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
B (8)
A+ (6)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(8)C(1)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 39 reported grades
A: 9
B: 8
A+: 6
B+: 6
Common Tags
Tough grader (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Participation matters (7)
Group projects (7)
Caring (6)
Gives good feedback (6)
Respected (5)
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Reviews (119)
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APII
Dec 22, 2004

She has no idea what she's teaching and is never prepared. Do not take her at all cost!!!!

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MACRO
Jul 25, 2005

this is a pretty easy class compared to others. she is very helpful and nice. take her and dont miss a day bc econ is a hard subject.

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BIO2401LAB
Nov 17, 2005

i really enjoyed mrs.goines

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BIOLOGY1409
Apr 17, 2006

She really is not a good teacher and has no idea what she is doing and there were even times in the class where she couldnt even answer some students questions!!! She had to go ask someone else about those questions!!! WORST TEACHER FOR BIOLOGY EVER!!!!!!!!!

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BIOLAB1402
Aug 5, 2006

she really doesnt know what she is talking about. she doesnt help out either

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BIO1408
Nov 8, 2006

No Comments

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BIO1408
Dec 12, 2006

She is easily distracted and loses her train of thought! She doesn't seem to know the material very well so ask you neighbor for help instead. She writes notes on the board, gives out handouts, and tells you what is going to be on the objective tests. Overall very easy. I got a B. There is also one major group presentation, but its simple.

4.0
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MICRO2406
Jan 16, 2007

this was the most easy microbiology class. Her reviews were very helpfull and made an easy A..... but i heard her lab is not easy

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BIOL2201
Feb 5, 2007

I had her Microbiology Fall 2006. She tells you exactly what to study for the test. The class isnt overly challenging. She waters down the chapters to make it easy for the students. Most chapters she'll give you handouts to use for studying. Oh, and she's nice to look at :)

4.0
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BIOL2400
Feb 5, 2007

Took her Fall 06 for Micro.People say she's hard but she really isnt. She tells you exactly what to study. For her lab if you do well on the lab write-ups she will curve your grade big time. Show interest and ask questions and she'll be impressed. I made an A.

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BIOL2420
Apr 9, 2007

I liked this teacher...(1)because she always believes in you, (2)she is hot, (3)she will help you as much as you need, (4)she gives extra credit...many others, but hopefully you will find out for yourself.

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BIO2420
Apr 26, 2007

Nikki is an amazing mirco teacher. I had her for lab, and she knows her stuff. If she can't answer the question, she's not affraid to say she doesn't know, but will do what she can to help you figure it out! Come to her when you need help,and she's there for you. She's tough, but she tells you what to expect. There's no reason not to pass!

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BIOLMICR
Aug 22, 2007

I enjoyed her class very much. She is very helpful and loves her job. She cares about her students, especially if she knows the student is trying. I will truly miss her and I would recommend her to any of my friends!

2.0
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BIOL1408
Nov 9, 2007

If you are a taking a non-major biology class, she will make you feel stupid for not knowing things. Very scatterbrained, always has to go back to her office because she forgets stuff. Show up to class and take notes and StUDY! The information she gives is great and helpful; Just keep up with her and make sure she doesn't lose your papers.

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BIOL2401
Dec 5, 2007

Nikki Goines is a horrible professor. Whenever a student needs help, she can't help because half the time, she doesn't even know what she is talking about. Her class is basically a 'teach yourself' kind of class. Her tests are ridiculous. She expects you to know way too much information. I wouldn't recommend her to anyone. Take Adams! He's amazing.

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BIOL2401
Nov 18, 2007

HORRIBLE! Very scatterbrained, does not have a solid syllabus, doesn't explain things at all! Expects you to have Biology as a pre-req. I dropped her, took Matthai and made an A. TAKE MATTHAI!!!!! @NE Campus.

2.0
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BIO1408
Dec 5, 2007

Bio 1408, non majors. I am somewhat educated in basic sciences having completed science courses before. I took this course as a science credit to transfer to UTA. She is not hard, she seems to not know the material very well. One day she says one thing, the next she contradicts herself. You wanna know why people hate science? Take her course..

2.0
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BIOLO1408
Dec 5, 2007

I'm fairly convinced ths must be her first year teaching. Her tests are not well put together, and she tests on material not thoroughly covered. It almost feels like she expects us to know the material by starig at her for an hour and twenty minutes a day. The class started strong, but as the important grades started up, it all went down hill.

5.0
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MICROBIO
Dec 11, 2007

Ms. Goines is a great teacher she is very helpful.she does require you to be on time, but she loves what she does and it shows

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BIOL2420
Jan 31, 2008

She definately seems to show favoritism in her classroom

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BIOL2402
Feb 12, 2008

A hard teacher.

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BIO2420
Apr 7, 2008

Gives very shallow notes. Her exam questions are not clear. when asked a question in class she says she'll find out the answer and never gets back to it in future. very aloof.

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BIOL2420
Apr 17, 2008

She puts new info on the power point without further detail as to what it means so I feel like much of the class is self taught. All the test questions are only from the power point so if you study that, you can make an A. If you truly want to comprehend the info, dont take the class. She's nice if you show interest in learning, its a dull class th

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BIOL2420
May 1, 2008

She does not know how to teach. She will literally take a section of the book and type exactly what it says in the book onto the powerpoint. She then reads the power point and if you ask her a question about something else she won't know what it means. She gives you homework like it's highschool and she is an all around dumb teacher sadly.

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BIOL2420
May 6, 2008

Awful teacher. Not sure how she keeps her job. She brought her child to class one day. Two other days she was a no show - very inconsi-derate. I agree with others that she shows favoritism. She is disorganized and has poor teaching skills. Avoid her at all costs.

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BIOL2420
May 6, 2008

I read her ratings on here prior to taking her class but it was the only Micro class with seats available. Hoping that the people leaving these comments were just slackers, I took her class only to find out that I will NEVER doubt ratemyprofessors.com again. I worked HARD but she is disorganized. I called her out on two of my exams being misgraded.

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BIOL2420
May 28, 2008

Very helpful. Understands that life happens and is willing to work with her students. If I had to I would take her class over again but I got an A. Tests are easy they are straight from her power points no curve balls. Questions are straight forward. Little use of my text book. Lab reports are due every class pretty much but very easy.

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BIO2420
Jun 17, 2008

She was horrible.

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MICRO2420
Dec 5, 2008

b/c of this woman, i didn't get into nursing school! she messed up EVERYONE's grade and i got stuck with a C. how? i dunno, i maybe made 1C on anything in her class. unfortunately i didn't know you could protest grades till it was too late. if you want to be your own teacher, then take her but otherwise you should NEVER TAKE THIS WOMAN FOR ANYTHING

5.0
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MICRO2420
Jul 15, 2008

Ms. Giones is an awesome teacher. She helps with any qusetion you have. is willing stay after to help you. and her labs are very hands on and informative. overall she is a great teacher and i would take her again if i had too.

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MICRO2420
Dec 5, 2008

how did she graduate college herself? she's always late, she only likes the males in the class, has favorites, screws up on grading everything!!! you can't talk to her or she'll look at you like you're special ed, she can't answer ?'s we asked in class, she knows NOTHING AT ALL! it's a waste of time and money, and possibly your GPA.

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BIO1
Dec 22, 2008

WORST TEACHER! She is very rude and does not know how to teach. She counts off on misspelled words on her lab tests, which most of the questions are fill in the blanks. She has an attitude when you ask her a question. NEVER DOUBT the ratings, that was my mistake..

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BIO1
Dec 22, 2008

WORST TEACHER! She is very rude and does not know how to teach. She counts off on misspelled words on her lab tests, which most of the questions are fill in the blanks. She has an attitude when you ask her a question. NEVER DOUBT the ratings, that was my mistake..

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BIO2420
Jan 8, 2009

Teacher is very straight forward and clear all. Tests are multiple choice and straight from her notes. Very helpful and understanding. What it comes down to I guess is your own experience with Professor Goines but I stand behind her as a great professor.

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BIOL2401
Apr 19, 2009

Doesn't teach you anything. I took Dr. Vu's lecture and she was always behind in lab. Very unsatisfied! Do not take her!

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BIOL2401
Apr 21, 2009

She was my lab prof for anatomy. She was extremely hard, expected alot from you. Tests were very hard, marks answer wrong for misspelling. Expects you to know every inch of the body and will test. Never has multiple choice. Gives no extra credit.

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BIOLMICR
May 8, 2009

She seems to be disorganized. Speaks too slow. Study her notes. Don't need textbook.

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BIOL2420
May 25, 2009

She tests over material that is not thoroughly covered in class, so you better make sure you know her notes forward and backward. She shows favortism to the people who act like they are interested in what she is teaching about. She gave extra credit only once in Micro, but in A&P lab she gave it more.

3.0
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MIRCO2420
May 28, 2009

I thought she was a great professor. She is tough, but it's only to make you apply yourself more. Test easy as long as you read over the notes from class. I took her for lab too and that was a little harder. She is very helpful though if you show interest.

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MICRO2204
May 30, 2009

expectations are very high...good for ppl thats biology majors ....if nursing major pick someone else..

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MICRO2420
Jun 15, 2009

This teacher was extremely horrible.I had her for Lec and Lab. She wasn't very much help when it came to solving your unknown and would only help you if you already knew what you were doing. I have to retake this class b/c of her. If you have her you MUST STUDY for the test especially the lab practicals.

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BIOMIRC
Jun 19, 2009

I took her for lab/lec and thought she was great. She helped out when you asked and was very clear. Her lab practicals were difficult, but her lec test were easy as long as you studied. Lec test straight from her notes. I thought she was very nice.

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BIOL2420
Jul 5, 2009

I took her for Lab/Lec and thought both classes were easy. Her Lec test are straight from the notes, tho her lab practicals are hard if you DONT study. Over all I liked her.

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BIOLBIOL
Jul 24, 2009

YOU GET WHAT YOU PUT INTO THIS CLASS. Go to class, take notes, study the notes, and you will pass. Don't need a textbook for Microbiology class. All you need are the notes. Don't go to class and don't study, then yes you won't pass. Easy A if you apply yourself and go to class.

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BIOL2420
Dec 10, 2009

this instructor is motivated & HAS the skilLs of a GREAT professor. She teaches in a way which delivers the knowledge & information;then takes a second opportunity to clarify with the student the text & info. You must take notes, read & research but you will pass this class & the teacher is helpful to this process

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BIOL1401
Dec 14, 2009

My whole experience was just one big shrug. Easy but only if you take notes and study. DO NOT buy the book. Don't need it =) she's nice but I just don't like Biology so the whole class was pretty painful. WARNING: If you HATE group projects as much as I do then RUN from this professor. If you like them well then have at it =)

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BIOL2401
Mar 21, 2010

WORST teacher i've ever had. which says a lot b/c i already have my B.S and going back to school for nursing(so i've had many profs). if you're looking for a "teach-yourself-b/c-she-doesn't-teach-but-gives-hard-exams-class" then she's the perfect prof to take it from. it's sad when you're doing better in Dr Vu's lecture class than the lab w/her. :(

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BIO2401
Apr 12, 2010

If ur in her micro class then maybe she is diff, but in A&P she absolutely sucks! You teach yourself everything and if she misses a day then guess what, the material that was suppose to be went over that day is still on the test and you will have to figure out what to study and what will be asked! She lecs for like 15 min and u do the rest!

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BIOLANAT
Aug 18, 2010

He does not know HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GRADE! I went to her after every assignment with a dispute because the grades were counted wrong. she doesn't know high school even middle school math!

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BIOL1408
Dec 15, 2010

Mrs. Goines is a very fun teacher. She knows her stuff and I will be taking her for Genetics next semester. No need to buy the book, everything comes from her powerpoints. No homework, 1 term paper or group project, and 4 tests. She makes biology interesting, even if you're not interested in it at all.

2.0
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BIO2421
May 2, 2011

Microbiology Lecture is very straight forward, yet she is very opaque in directions. Unorganized. Form of lecture is using Powerpoint AT ALL TIMES. I studied, recieved an A. Do your work & study; you'll do great.

2.0
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BIOL1403
May 2, 2011

She shows way too much favortism and is very unclear about what she wants from her students. She puts a lot of trick questions in her exams, so you have to read them VERY carefully. I would not take her again.

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MICRO1420
Sep 24, 2011

she is races. she has favorites i aced all exams,, she still could not give me a 80. she was worst teacher i had i cryed. i worked very hard. && yes dosent know her stuff you ask her something and she lost.

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BIOL2420
Nov 4, 2011

Very good teacher, teaches straight from powerpoints so take good notes and don't buy the book. Her lecture and lab are fairly easy, I would recommend her!

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BIO2316
Dec 17, 2011

She is horrible. Brings her kids to class. Review consists of her saying "study your notes", and the test questions dont even come from there. Doesnt show to class when she has catch up work in another class. If you just need a credit and dont care about the grade then she's ok... just don't expect to learn anything.

5.0
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BIOL2420
Apr 25, 2012

Great teacher!! If it's something you don't understand she will help, even if it's outside of class time. She knows her stuff and is very calm and patient with everyone!! I definitely recommend anyone to take her! Tests straight from her notes for lecture and for lab just read over each exercise before class and you'll do great!!

5.0
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BIOLO2420
Apr 25, 2012

nice and easy teacher

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BIOL2420
Apr 25, 2012

Love her! Tells you tests will be difficult but is always there to assist to make it easier. Never thought I would be as interested in this subject until taking her class...she tells u to study all notes but gives lots of easy questions to help your grade. wish she liked chemistry so i cld take her again!

2.0
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BIOL2420
May 10, 2012

Just reads off of her powerpoints without clear explanation. She grades assignments extremely late and has misplaced some of mine. The exams are suppose to be over her powerpoints... WRONG she adds things we havent been taught and the test questions are poorly written and ambiguous. I escaped with an A but BARELY, this class felt like a battle.

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MICROBIO
Oct 21, 2012

Her "lectures" consisted of her reading directly from the power points. I'm used to professors that engage their students & actually make the course fun by using analogies that make the material easier to comprehend. If you want an easy A, she's it. I'm just relieved I didn't have her for the lab section...my lab instructor was actually competent.

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BIOL2420
Nov 15, 2012

She is very helpful in lab and in lecture and really nice. Test are directly from the notes so you only fail if you dont study- you have to earn your grade. she made the class interesting and I very much enjoyed having her as a teacher!

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BIO1408
Nov 15, 2012

She does not post any notes online and her lecture is her reading off a power point that she expects you to write down as she reads them. Her test are hard when they shouldn't be because she twists the questions to confuse you. When our class asked her why she does it she said "this is college and you should know your name in Spanish and English"?

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BIO1408
Nov 15, 2012

DO NOT TAKE. Yes she seems nice but she picks and chooses her favorite class. She gave my class 100 question tests every test and gave the same exact class after ours a take home test. She gives extra credit and after you do the tests she sometimes decides not to use it after we already did it and turned it in. Only take her if you have to.

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BIO1408
Nov 19, 2012

Her test are so hard for no reason. I have to retake biology cause she isn't good at explaining things. I dont like her at all.

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MICRO2420
Dec 26, 2012

Had her for bio in 2010, decided to take her for micro bc I know she doesn't require book. If you study the notes from ppts you'll pass, plain & simple. Gives curves for her mistakes on tests...don't take for lab. We had 37 lab reports, a lot of work for a lab, and had to keep up with a list of bact we used each lab, it was annoying!

5.0
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BIO1409LEC
May 8, 2013

Great teacher i like that she uses videos for visual learners like myself. Very helpful and easy to talk to.If you attend class everyday then you should not have a problem with this instructor shes great!! We did have a group presentation project was not to fond of but prof. Goines was there by my side the whole way when issues arrived. great :)

5.0
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BIOL2420
Nov 16, 2013

AMAZING! Very caring and LOVES to teach! If u dont understand, she will take time in her office til u get it! She is best professor I have ever had! Teaching is her calling and you can totally see it. Take her lecture & lab together. Shes very caring & helpful. She pays attention to her students and listens to their needs to be successful.Take her!

3.0
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BIO1301LEC
Dec 9, 2013

I dont think i had hw all year except in lab, and she gave us a take home exam so that was cool. The only thing i didnt like was that i felt like she put stuff on the test that we never even looked at. I even confirmed it with other classmates that had perfect attendance. Aside from that, she's pretty chill.

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BIOL2420
May 6, 2014

Extremely easy teacher. She posted all of her notes after the first exam. Curved some tests. Test comes straight from powerpoint. One group presentation (micro). Also had her for lab, easy! Ask Q's for lab to know your Unknown, study for second practical.

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BIOL242040718
Jul 2, 2014

I had her for lab and lecture. I didn't need a book for lecture but we used the lab book everyday(buy it don't rent)she was funny and super helpful. if you study and come to class theirs no way you'll fail.

5.0
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BIOL1408
Nov 14, 2014

I love Goines! She has a love and a passion for Biology that is extremely evident when she teaches. No homework except for a group project. 4 tests, one of which was a take-home. All were 100 questions, but everything is straight from her notes and powerpoints; super easy, you just have to study. Took time to answer questions and explain fully.

5.0
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2420L
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2014

Sooooo much work! Lab reports and list of organisms were due every class! She's very clear on what she expects of you! 2 practicals (both are hard) unknown organism and unknown report isn't too bad! Grades hard! Very understanding with personal issues! An A is possible, but you're gonna work for it!

5.0
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BIOL2420LAB
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2014

Professor Goines was amazing! I really enjoyed the lab for the course although there were MANY MANY assignments.

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BIOL2420
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2015

She is really good at explaining the subjects. Pay attention, go to class, ask questions if unclear, and you should be fine. her tests aren't easy, but again Biology requires studying. She was very helpful to me. Got an A, but not easy.

5.0
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BIOL2316
Apr 29, 2015

Goines is an amazing person and professor. Genetics is not an easy course and you need to study the powerpoints as well as what she says in class. Will review the day before the exam so ask questions. One presentation, four exams, two homework papers. No lab. There may be a day when she gives extra credit to those that attended class.

5.0
2.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Grade: A
May 15, 2015

Professor Goines is awesome! She will work w u 1 on 1 if u don't undrstand info. Go to her @ begnning of semester so she can help w any concerns u have. Down to earth. Caring, compassionate, willing to help u learn and passionate about teaching. Lecture exams from powerpoints and studying can get u an A if your not a slacker. Lab exam-lab book

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BIOL2420
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2015

I LOVED Mrs. Goines. Im 100% sure shes the reason I passed. Gave us a couple extra credit opportunities. She wont leave you behind if youre trying. Take her! Bad reviews are probably students who didnt put in work. You have to study! Tests are straight from notes. She tells you exactly what you need to know to pass the tests. Also dont need a text!

2.0
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MICRO1420
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 30, 2015

Don't try it, choose another teacher, but if you want you can go ahead, but as for me, I hope and wish not to be in such a class again, she has no compassion for students, she has those she love to help. she does not make things easy for students, its like she want to prove to you that I don't care anyway.

4.0
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2420L
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2016

I took her for lab and I loved her! She was so sweet. In her lab, know what she writes on the board and ask for help if you don't understand it. She req. lab reports BUT on the bright side, it helps with your overall grade if you do it. Easy grade there. The quizzes aren't bad if you read ahead. She'll happily help you if you ask for it! 2 tests

4.0
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BIOL2420
Mar 28, 2016

Mrs. Goines is awesome. Take her for lecture AND lab! She is a sweet lady who will help you with whatever you need, JUST ASK! Her tests are long but they are exactly off her powerpoints. If you study hard you will make it out with an A. I really don't think I could be getting such a high grade if I had a different instructor.

5.0
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BIOLO1408
May 5, 2016

She is an awesome lecture professor in the way that she actually cares if the students understand the material being cover in lecture. She is more of power points and taking notes wile she is talking. The text book is optional .

1.0
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MICRO1420
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 25, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dropped this class. Her lectures are disorganized, she is very soft spoken which makes her very hard to hear. Shows videos irrelevant to lecture material and treats students as if they should already know the information before taking her class. Not recommended.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
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BIO1408
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

Love Professor G. Such a caring teacher that knows what she's doing. Lectures are mainly power points, but goes into greater depth on the board. Notes are the key to passing test! 4 tests which one is a takehome!! Not an easy A but if you study your grades will reflect it! Would definitely take her again

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Caring
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MIRCO2420
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

she is the best teacher for micro!! understanding and caring.

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2420L
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2017
Would take again

Professor Goines is a professor you will never forget! She can totally relate to her students and she is so understanding. Her lecture exams are based off of powerpoints and lab practicals are based off of ALL experiments done so take lots of pictures and study as you go! Would recommend her to anyone needing to take Micro!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
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BIOL1408
Grade: B+
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is disorganized, rude, barely speaks above a whisper, and expects the class to already know the material. Her power points are all over the place and she is not a good lecturer. This professor's blackboard is unorganized and there are multiple sets of the same material. This professor doesn't answer any emails sent to her.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
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BIOL1408
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Beware this 'teacher.' Avoid her at all costs. She is not knowledgeable in her field, she can't even answer simple questions. The speaks very low. She is extremely disorganized, especially on blackboard. She has 4 sets of grades on BB, She takes her time grading, without a chance to see why you got that grade.

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MICRO2421
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Goines is amazing for Micro she actually loves her profession and is clear when it comes to assignments. Her labs are typically a lot of work, no free periods. There will be an experiment every day as well as a lab report due every lab. Only the lab book is required. Overall its somewhat challenging but an A in her class is easily obtained.

Gives good feedback
Respected
SO MANY PAPERS
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BIO1408
Grade: B
May 13, 2017
Would take again

Professor Goines is a great instructor. She loves what she does and it shows. The material my be hard, but she makes sure you understand by going over it several times. She connects with her students. She wants you to do well. I would take her again and would recommend her to anyone who is willing to put in the work.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO1408
May 16, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Goines is a great professor. She is very passionate about teaching lab and makes sure you understand the lesson. Her class is not hard, she just expects you to follow the syllabus and participate in class. All the answers to the quizzes and test come from the lessons. Most quizzes are 5 questions or multiple choice. Study for lab practicals.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIOL1408
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

This professor is amazing. She's really compassionate about biology and she teaches it well. Her lecture is the key for success in this class. You must put in effort to recieve your grade. She's very organized and grades quickly on assignments. I recommend this professor to anyone who wants to learn.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
BIO2420
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

She is an amazing Professor!!! I had her for lab and lecture. She gives you all the information you will need for all the tests and goes over what you should know. Many lab reports, but they are easy once you understand what she wants. There is a lot of information in the lectures, but she will break it down so it is easy to understand. Amazing!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO2316
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2018
Would take again

She is the best teacher if you want to learn about genetics. she's very passionate about her subject. her tests are very straight forward, studies lectures notes and whatever she wrote on the board you'll be fine.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
BIOL2420LAB
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Pop quiz weekly, over previous lab AND labs youre doing that day so BE PREPARED. 2 lab practicals, easy if you study. Labs are fun, one of my favorite classes. She is soft spoken so sit upfront if you can. Lab manual A MUST! Lots of lab reports to type. Inconsistency with grading was biggest complaint in my class. Unknown was fun! Slow grader.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
2.0
BIOL1408
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Professor Goines is awesome!! Lectures are heavy, but its a pretty heavy subject, biology,lol Shes very helpful, and student friendly. Accessible outside of class. 1 group project, 4 tests, 1 was a take home. Enjoyed her class

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO1408
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2019
Would take again

She is a wonderful teacher. She makes sure you are prepared for the assignments and exams and she will answer any questions you have about whatever you question you need answered

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
3.0
BIOL2316
Grade: B+
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Her class was ok and lectures were interesting. I just wish she had more assignments, only 4 tests and 2 homeworks so if you fail the test you're screwed.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO2420
Grade: B+
May 10, 2019
Would take again

At first I was very doubtful if I should have dropped her class because the quizes in lab were kicking my butt but do your lab reports correct and do good on your 2 practicals you'll pass! For lecture, everything was great! She answered questions before the test, everything from the powerpoints will be on the test. no extra credit though

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO1408
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

Prof Goines is the best professor I have ever had. She is super inspirational and encouraging. I have dropped Biology twice and even when I took her Biology class, I was still very doubtful but I ended up with a 96.3%. She will go over and over the material until you understand. Just study hard and do all assignments and you'll pass. Take her!!!!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

Great professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MICRO2420
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very disorganized professor. Never had assignment dates together. She is very vague and confusing when giving instructions and then has the audacity to grade hard and late. A lot of busy work and I do mean a lot of it. She responds late to emails and sometimes she doesnt respond back at all. I was very unhappy with the structure of the class!

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
BIO2420
Grade: Incomplete
Jun 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

terrible, i tried to be optimistic but i took the risk despite the warnings. all i have to say is you will work hard you will be confused most of the time if you take this class to learn you will end up with nothing. she gives too much work but if you doo it and watch youtube to learn microbiology you have a chance.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO2420
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid Professor Goines if you can. She is very unorganized, her syllabus do not make sense, she is very inconsiderate how she goes about constructing her online classes. I do not like unorganized people and refused to stay in her class and receive a mediocre grade because of her teaching style. Good luck to anyone who takes her online classes.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
BIO2420
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is so irresponsible professor, very hard and tough never reply emails, never clarify things. she is so crazy and mad. please even if you need B don't take her.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO2420
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

do not take her class

Test heavy
Hilarious
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO2420
Grade: C
Jul 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

please please do not take her .

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
BIO2316
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

STAY AWAY from her class. To be honest, she's nice and the class is not extremely hard, but she's a tough grader. And she makes LOTS of mistakes while grading, so reach back to her if you think your answer is right. 4 exams and few homeworks, NO EXTRA credit. I worked so hard for this class and ended up with B.

Respected
Lots of homework
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
BIOL2420LAB
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

She was nice and personable. I liked her personally, but I did feel like the labs werent explained well. Information was given wrong on how to read results/do experiment. She even warns you the 2 practicals are HARD!! Class averages on test was 48. second practical had over 15 experiments on it that we did over 2-3 weeks prior. Unknown was easy.

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
So many papers
1.0
5.0
BIOL1408
Grade: A-
May 14, 2022

If you take her online class, she will slap the whole thing up at the beginning of the year. There will be incorrect dates, things listed multiple times, and links to turn in assignments not added. Forget extra credit because she grades it as an assignment, so your grade won't move up as it should. Oh, and she's barely accessible by e-mail!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL2420
Aug 17, 2022
Would take again

goines is a nice lady and really knows her study. sometimes her delivery can be a bit bland or uninteresting however, she really cares and wants everyone to understand what shes teaching. shes understanding when it comes to late work (WITH A VALID EXCUSE) and will allow you to turn it in after the date. definitely dont do that more than once though

Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
BIO2420
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2022

an awful teacher, but a fun person. One time during presentations, she yelled at a kid that she couldn't hear him and he turned to her and said "Sorry I am deaf." She also made ~20 questions out of 100 on the difference between sanitation, disinfection, sterilization, and pasteurization.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BIO2420
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

A very great and wonderful instructor though her class doesn't need a LAZY student. For lab make sure you read the previous lab experiment and the upcoming class because she gives random quiz at the beginning of lab class. All her lecture exams are on her power point notes and extra notes she gives out. Her class is so easy to pass

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
BIO2401
Grade: A
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Attendance is essential. Caring, professional, willing to help! If you don't show up, you won't pass. She if fun, interesting and willing to go the extra mile to make sure students understand lecture/lab both, even if she only does your lecture part. She definitely wants her students to succeed!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO2420
Grade: B
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Attend every class it's for your own good. Show her respect and ask questions, participating seems to be a top notch. Be a team worker and don't take any information for granted. Practice, listen and study! All the best

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Grade: B
Aug 24, 2023
Would take again

I took micro with her in a 5 week course. Professor Goines always made sure we knew what we were going to be tested on, explained topics in a creative way that helped us understand better, and overall was just a FUN teacher. She's great. Just always try to be on time and do not skip class! Participate! It goes a long way with her.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
BIO1408
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

She goes by Marshall now. Takes a bit to grade stuff which is frustrating. Lots of busy work outside of class. For the most part though she is very clear on expectations.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
BIO2401
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Marshall is a very fun professor who level sets her expectations at the start of class. She makes very complex topics fun and she's very informative. She left an indelible mark on my life as her impact goes far beyond the classroom. Stay focused, do as instructed, study, and you'll be fine!

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIO2420
Grade: B+
Sep 4, 2024
Would take again

The workload is taxing, but she is a fair grader. If you put in the necessary level of effort, you will reap the reward.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
3.0
3.0
BIO2420
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2024

Attendance is a must in this class. Engage with the professor and ask questions - it really helps. unstuck ai and the free textbook were lifesavers for studying. Expect a fair but challenging course.

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