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Excellent Lecture. Grade based completely on Lecture/ Lab Exams - no homework, extra credit, no exceptions! Extremely easy going personality-explains everything very well. Mult. choice exams have all of the above and none of the above (which I HATE!!)

Talk to her about her lecture, your grade, upcoming exams, etc. She appreciates students who do more than just listen to lecture and leave.

All test questions come from notes handed out by prof. and off quizzes on web site.

Great teacher that shows she enjoys her job. The tests may seem challenging but everything on them has been covered and is straight from lecture and lab. If you talk to her and give feedback, ask questions,etc, she likes that.

Hard ass and hard class. Need to study your stuff hard. Nothing is given to you. Learn a lot in here so it is good for going further in BIO, but for an A and no more BIO, take someone else.

Good teacher. All tests come directly from lecture/lab. All those with high school mentality should take another instructor.

--Extremly good teacher who tolerates no BS. Don't take the class if your not willing to study! She can be very helpful and willing to help anyone but be warned! Don't touch her desk!

Very nice and good teacher. Mrs. Riddell conveyed a lot of information in an understandible fashion.

I did study and do think i was the only one who got a A in my class. Got a A on every test, except last one, which was the drop. She questioned if i was cheating! HA

riddell, at first seemed like a witch.she is very stict.if you are nice to her and study those studyguides, you will do just fine.She really is nice once you get to know her.take good lecture notes do studysheets because that will be test.overall she is a great teacher i recommend her to all.

She is serious about teaching. There are a lot of details you need to know to be successful in this class. She is strict at times but will make jokes and shows that she is human and approachable. Read the book, study your notes and ask for help if you need it.

I took this class in the summer. You do have to study a lot, but the material is very straight-forward. She really tries to help you out and with her study questions... If you are unsure of the answer, ask her!! She will tell you what answer she expects. If you study her questions, and her study guide you are sure to succeed. She is nice, too.

eh, i don't think she was great by any means, but not horrible either. she was almost unapproachable in a way- she is very intimidating. her tests were really unpredictable, but it was possible to get a B pretty easily.

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She comes off very rude and stern, but over all she is a good teacher, if you can get past her attitude

Its a lot of work, but she explains it well. Shes tough, so watch your mouth and attitude.

She is the best professor II have ever had. She is really rude though. Make sure you do all the review sheets that she gives to you because they are ALL test questions. I highly recommend taking her if you can put up with a ****y attitude. It doesnt matter about the attitude because she explains everything perfectly. Overall :)

Pam Riddell is an awesome teacher. She is dedicated to teaching the material, and does not suffer fools, lightly. If anyone did not like her, or her teaching habits, maybe they should look to themselves. Having had several Bio teachers, she is by far, the best. I got an "A" in her class, with hard work.

Between M.C.C. and M.S.U., She's the best prof. I have ever had! She is strict but she just expects you to know and STUDY the material! If u can't pass her A&P class than I wouldn't want u as my nurse! I got 96% in her class, JUST STUDY!!!!!

Everyone complains B/C Professor Ridell is hard. College wasnt meant to be easy! She nit-picks but she is a terrific professor. She wants to prepare you for University standards and wants you to achieve to the highest level of edu possible. She's a bit snippy but I would definately recommend her to anyone interested in Biology & will work for it.

This professor is the one to choose for A&P. Lectures are to the point and she doesn't include excess useless information. The exams are right from her lecture notes. All you have to do is go to class. She will help you if you ask. Don't be a baby. Trust me Riddell is the best choice for this class. I got an A-.

Somewhat strict and expects a lot as far as homework and lab assignments, but covers everything you need to know in lectures. She didn't explain/prepare the class for the first lab exam, and most students failed, but your lowest score is dropped. This class requires a more than average amount of studying, but not too hard to get a B or better.

I love this prof! She is upfront, gives study guides and E.C. if you attend the learning center. Absolutely no homework assignments! All exams are multiple choice and 80% of lecture exams come from the study guides. She doesn't go over the study guide but if you ask her some of the questions she will answer them. STUDY STUDY STUDY! Go to class do t

only take this teacher if you are serious about studying.

I don't get the other comments that were made. I found her to be an excellent instructor. She obviously loves science, and can easily explain anything that is not understood in a way that will make you remember what you are learning. Be prepared to study hard, there are no free rides - but if you're going into medicine there shouldn't be.

Professor Riddel is a very good teacher. She's willing to help and will give you extra time if you need help. If you think you can ignore the lectures and the labs, think again. But if you apply yourself, you'll do well. From my perspective, the people who complained the most about her class exerted the least effort.

strict teacher for her class but informative gives you important notes you dont have to search for everything in the text

she is a very good teacher and her teaching if you just concentrate on what she teaches in class is enough for the exams

She comes off as really hard, but as long as you do the multiple choice questions in the back of each chapter and the on-line quizzes... you will do fine. Hint: Stay in the lab for review after your lecture exam, she will go over the lab exam material with you, if you ask!! DONT BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS! She was a great teacher overall!!

Pamela Ridell can be flat out cruel, demeaning, and overly strict. She is not the teacher for those who have easily hurt feelings or simply need one BIO class. However, once you learn what she expects she is an incredibly intelligent and helpful teacher who will prepare you for future classes like no other. The tenacious will earn A's.

this was my second time taking this class..and, she was VERY! helpful and very clear and what she wanted, the class is hard..but, i think thats with any teacher you take. she gives assignments, and quizzes to help you boost your grade so its not just tests, which is nice. she is clear on what she needs. she is very sarcastic, but, very helpful.

I had her for the lab part of a hybrid course. The class was pretty easy for me. The exams very were easy.

She may seem like a hard teacher but at the very first class she tells you straight up what she expects of you and you have 90 points of extra credict that you can earn throughout the semester. Not once did I not know what to study for the exams and quizes. Go to class, pay attention, take notes and do the chapter reviews in the textbook. :)

Having Mrs Riddell as a professor, was really enjoyable. I know some of the younger generation find her difficult. But if they truly listen to what she has to say and her rules, they all make perfect sense. Unfortuantly I have to take this class over, but I am looking forward to having her teach me again.

Very good professor-you can actually learn from her!!

People say alot of bad things about her but she is actually a great teacher.

Shes not easy. School isnt supposed to be easy. im 20 years old and its very depressing seeing these younger kids complain about the difficulty of the class. Anyways, the Prof. actually teaches you if your willing to learn. she dose have a sense of humor and i guess some people take it as rude. Great class.

At first all I heard was she was terrible! she is strict on her rules which are fair the tests are hard only for the fact that it is a lot of info to cover. havent got higher than a 78 on a lect. exam but 80's 90's on lab. due to homework and extra credit i have a 91% as of now. im not the brightest so take it with a grain of salt and do the math!

She has an incredible sense of humor in which some may mistake for rudeness, but she has a genuine love for biology and she's always willing to help. I learned things in her class that I will never forget because she made you work hard for your grade. It was all worth it. I would take her class again any day.

She is very straight forward at what she is expecting and lets you know the very first day. She does not bend her rules but you know what to expect because of this. She is very knowledgeable in the subject and gives examples to help get the point across. Her tests are created right from your notes and questions she assigns from the chapter

from what i've heard she's a horrible teacher, but i have no complaints. she's extrememly helpful and makes everything easy to understand.

One of the most crabby teachers you could possibly have. Shes an old hag who will yell and get pissed if you do one thing wrong. Make sure you do no have a chair in the isle ways or she will yell at u and try to embarrass you in front of the class. Try to avoid if possible

Not a bad teacher. She has a quirky sense of humor which some people find off-putting. She is kind of fastidious about some things. If you do the review questions she gives with every chapter, the tests shouldn't be too bad. If not, you'll be close to clueless. She knows her stuff too.

Most low ratings from this professor are becuase she's very particular. Follow her rules exactly and you'll be fine. Shes a very smart lady and is willing to help if you ask. She's tough on her students because most are going into a medical career, so why shouldn't she be? Give her a chance because she is an awesome professor and you'll learn alot.

She is very particular,but not the shrew a lot of people make her out to be. She is a good teacher who will help you when you ask questions. Be in class, pay attention and do the work. Those who are so negative most likely did not.

Prof Riddell is excellent! She is not easy and is very particular, but she wants her students to succeed. If you treat her and the lab with respect, you will get the same from her. Be on time, show up prepared, ask questions and study! Do all those things and you'll do fine. Those that slam her probably did none of those things.

Just took her class for the spring semester and although there was a lot to learn, she made it so easy for us to stay organized. I didn't even buy the book I went off her handouts and the website for the book. Take her! She's funny and wants to see her students succeed. Don't be lazy, know your grammar, show up to class, and study! You'll do great!

She gives you a handout for every chapter. Do EVERYTHING on them, and staple them together in a packet. Go through the packets before each major exam. If you do those things, you will get an A/B. She can nitpick about inconsequential things (grammar, upper/lower case, no hats), but if you are nice to her (and respectful), then she is likewise.

professor riddell is awesome, i did have a run in or two with her because she can be rude sometimes but honestly she just means well, tough love kind of... she gives handouts for every chapter and a list of things you need to do to pass each exam, which teacher does that, do those things and youll pass, most of her questions come from the book q?s

One of my top 5 fav professors. I am a science major and this professor is perfect for any student looking for a serious class. LOTS of studying is required, however, she basically gives you the information. STAY ORGANIZED! Keep all handouts and do the online quizzes. 70% of exam info is from those. She's tough but I feel prepared for Microbio now.

I think Prof Riddell is a great professor.She is fair and very interactive.She was always available for questions. He tests were extremely fair, of course still hard. I wish she taught more classes for me to take. She has a great sense of humor!

She was awesome! If you must take this class, I highly recommend Prof. Riddell.

She's a great professor who really wants to see you succeed. She's funny too, she has a very sarcastic and dry sense of humor and I think people sometimes took that as her being mean. That of course was not the case though.

Riddell is HONESTLY MY FAV! I took her for both bio1000&bio 2710, she uses helpful information &helps you remember everything in each lecture-she gives a lot of notes &most of it is on the tests. If you're not resposible &organized you won't succeed in any of your classes but Riddell will straighten you out. Shes strict but amazing @what she does.

awsome professor. she is very helpful at all times and has a good sense of humor which makes learning bio a lot easier. make sure you study your notes and do the book work that she recommends its worth it for the tests.

Great teacher and super organized. Just don't get on her bad side and you'll do great!

She is one of the best professors I've ever had! Very up front about what is needed to pass the class. This class is not easy just ask anyone taking it. There is not a pre-req for this course so a lot of students show up and complain how hard it is. Some schools offer this in 2 separate sections that's how hard it is (take that up with the dean)!

I took her in bio 1400&2710 aswell. She is really tough in 1400. would not recommend her. projects are plenty but need to be completed precisely or else you wont pass. she says because class it easy she is tough on the students. which is fair. Bio 2710 was amazing with her. she was easy without any projects. tests were easy and from guide.

I do not understand why her ratings are low. I took her BIO class in the summer and it was pretty fair. The students that say she's rude are the students that do not respect her. If she knows you care, then she will do her best to help you. She taught the class very well. I would highly recommend her.

If you take the time to study, you will do great. You need no textbook! All of her exam questions come right from the review sheets she gives you. Take the time to do the reviews, memorize the answers, you will get an A on all of her lecture exams. Take the time at the learning center to know all structures. She is very easy if you apply yourself.

AMAZING PROFESSOR! ALL OF HER EXAMS ARE BASED OFF OF THE WORKSHETS AND REVIEWS SHE GIVES YOU TO DO. NO HOMEWORK. GIVES MANY CHANCES TO REACH MAX POINTS FOR EXTRA CREDIT. EXAMS ARE VERY EASY IF YOU DO THE REVIEWS. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER AS A PROFESSOR AND WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN IF SHE TAUGHT THE CLASS THAT I NEED!

Ms. Riddell is very cool professor if you arn't a bum and put in the work. She flat out gave us what was on the test. Her jokes are pretty old but hey. Oh and ask her about skiing ;)

She is awesome! Do her study guide and you will get an A. Every question on the study guide is on the exam.

She is my most favorite teacher I've had at Macomb. Her tests are straight forward and everything in her notes and study guides are on the test. She's sarcastic, but funny. I had her for Bio 1000 and A&P and I absolutely loved her. If you listen, don't interrupt her when she's talking, and put in the effort, then she is more than willing to help.

Riddell is a great professor. Do the study guides, pay attention in class, do what is expected of you. This class is not easy, but if you take an hour or so a week to do the study guides for lecture exams, you'll do great. Use the learning center to study for lab exams.

Biology is my major- so this was a class I enjoyed. However, this class was HARD. It is a little bit of everything, and a lot to learn in a little bit of time. With that being said, Prof. Riddell was AMAZING. She sets you up for success, with her outline style notes, and her organization. It's a wonderful system. Fail proof.

Biology is my major, so I overall enjoyed the class. That being said, Riddell is a great professor. Notes are fill in the blank, easy to follow. Take the time to do her review sheets and that's at least half the exam but DO NOT NEGLECT THE OBJECTIVES SHEETS. Very clear on topics, knowledgeable at best, admits when she doesnt know anything. Take her

I would recommend her to anyone taking bio 1000 ! GREAT PROFESSOR ! :)

Professor Riddell is a very realistic professor. She does lecture the students based on the overall participation of the class, but its for good reasoning. She is a very tough on grading when it comes to ink color and scratch outs. However, if you respect her she will respect you. She is always willing to help outside of the classroom.

Overall, the class was tough, but if you attend class everyday you'll be fine. She basically writes out the summary of the chapter with full in the blanks that she goes over during lecture. Make sure you do the practice tests and questions, alot of the exam questions are similar to those in the practice tests! Go to the learning center for practice

Very picky when it comes to how homework is done. No pencils. No erasing. No Cross outs. No white out. If you do, you get points off. Extra credit wise, you can get up to 40 pts. Occasionally rude but nothing major. Cracks jokes every so often. Notes are fill in the blank. She gives you checklists to help study and as long as you do them you're ok.

Very helpful. Does not sugar coat by any means but very good professor.

Got an A- but I had to dedicate day and night to study .Really good at explaining material. Doing the checklists (Study guide) will make you pass the exams but dont expect an A unless you know her notes in and out. Helpful in lab, extremely sarcastic, VERY PICKY WHEN IT COMES TO HOMEWORK. Takes attendance but you need to go anyways to do good.

I took the hybrid bio, which made the online homework and exams a lot less stressful. The homework you're allowed to retake as many times as it takes until you get an A. The only hard part is the lab exams. Just don't miss a lab and make sure you study and you'll do fine!

This teacher was tough, however was one of the best biology teachers I have ever had. If she taught more classes than ones I already taken I would definitely take her again! Clear grading material, and taught exceptionally well. Lab was easy to understand, and lecture was online. Respect her and she will respect you.

I think she is awesome. She has a very good sense of humor and she is very clear with what she expects out of you as a student. You must read the material in order for her to answer your question as she will not answer something you were suppose to read. She is a great biology teacher.

Very stern and no-nonsense, but if you're capable of acting like an adult you shouldn't have any problems with her. She told us exactly what to study and did her best to make a hard subject easier. I loved her.

I really enjoyed Professor Riddell. She knows her material, and she wants everyone to do his or her own work. That is what college is all about. I learned a lot and passed the class. I recommend this teacher if you actually want to UNDERSTAND biology.

Before taking her class, I read the reviews & was terrified. Honestly, I think the class changed because there was nothing that involved her "correcting grammar". There is a lot of reading for this course, but it's easy if you put the work in! There was one homework assignment, a quiz, & exam every week ( all multiple choice) & a project at the end

The class is a bit hard, a lot of reading but the teacher is really good, professional teaching skill, willing to help every student. You won't regret choosing this professor.

I took her online class. I had to read all the chapters myself so I can't really rate her on her lectures because there weren't any. She gave you a clear guide when it came to taking notes. Very few extra credit assignments. Overall a good class. When I met her in person she seemed very nice. would 100% take her again.

I was very scared reading reviews of Professor Riddell especially since this was my very first online class. She was a great teacher, available to answer any questions. She made what she expected very clear. Study and follow her deadlines and you will do well!

This was an accelerated online class taken in the summer. There are timed tests and quizzes that are not able to be taken over. The homework allows for unlimited attempts. The DAP was a project with a specific outline. Follow the outline and your grade will reflect!