Gets really excited about teaching and really cares about the sucess of students. I actaully look forward to coming to class.

not too bad. very excited about the subject, but realizes most people aren't. fairly unorganized (thought there was an extra week of classes) and hasn't gotten the hang of teaching yet. gets hung up on students' opinions of her. very nice, helpful in office hours, not a hard grader and gives ridiculous reviews with her test in hand.

Awesome lady! favorite teacher by far. loves what she teaches. class isn't too bad, her enthusiasm really helps. tests are kind of hard, all application questions you really have to think about. 3 tests and final. final replaces lowest test. totally fair and extremely willing to help you out. definitely take her!

Great professor, very helpful and enthusiastic about the material. Applies the material to her past reasearch which makes the infomation interesting/easier to understand. Tests seemed kind of random, but were overall pretty easy.

Dr. Ludwig is the best professor I've had so far at JMU. She cares about students and their grades. She cares that you understand the material. She's very fair. Multiple choice tests about 40 questions all questions only have 3 choices. Gave some ec. Knows how to teach. Great study guides given class before test. GREAT CLASS

She is a little ditzy sometimes, but completely adorable. She's very enthusiastic and will go above and beyond to help her students. If you have to take this course, I fully recommend Prof. Ludwig!

She's really cool. Evolution/Ecology isn't really my thing, but i never minded going to class. There are three easy tests (ours were online because of snow days, but not sure if she's going to continure that), case studies, participation (which she announces the day before to be there), and a final. She's really helpful if you're confused too.

Dr. Ludwig is one of my favorite professors. She is funny and entertaining and truly cares about her students. Attendance is not mandatory but class participation is graded. Go to class and do your best on clicker questions. Her tests are application based but open book. Take her class if you can! Its worth your time and effort!

Professor Ludwig is ADORABLE! Easily my favorite prof so far at JMU. She's super enthusiastic about the material and very willing to help you. She brought er her newborn to office hours so she could be available for extra time. Definitely a bit of a challenge but TAKE HER!

She is all over the place but really love biology. i think this was the first time she thought the lab but it wasn't bad. the lab practicals were really easy if you reviewed your manual.

A fun and energetic class! Ludwig is more than happy enough to give you her time and explain things to you! the test are easy as long as you study. homework is short and to the point with provding the big picture ideas you should know for the chapter! she is highly reccomended.

very hard class overall. most of the grades for tests have been very low 60-70s average. she tries to make the information interesting, and she's also really great with office hours but she expects you to put in 10-15 hours of work for the class each week.

Professor Ludwig is my favorite professor so far here at JMU. She has a radiating enthusiasm for what she is teaching, which makes me want to come to class every day. She is always very cheerful, and it is impossible to fall asleep during her class, because she is so energetic for the entire 50 minutes.

Most amazing teacher ever! She has so much to offer and always tries to help you! Although she can be a little tough she makes it exciting to learn all of the information. Her clicker questions were the best :)

Dr. Ludwig LOVES bio. She is always excited to teach and is always smiling which I love! Her tests are not very easy but if you put effort into learning the material you will be FINE. Don't hesitate to ask for help, you wouldn't have to ask her twice. Her power points are GREAT. I'm taking her again next semester :)

TAKE HER! she is really active and funny! she understands that some students don't want to be there so she makes your time worth while. She explains the material very well and has office hours too. Tests are not too bad if you study. If you understand the material you'll easily get a B

I think Dr. Ludwig is probably oone of the best biology teachers at JMU. It is clear that she loves what she does. She is super approachable and friendly. However, her class is very hard because she has very high expectations and a lot of the course work is intricate. It's worth it but really requires a lot of time and diligence.

Very nice woman that really loves biology but she is highly disorganized and uses 3 different websites to communicate to you. You can never figure out your grade b/c blackboard doesn't match her syllabus and is a mess. Uses alot of group work and applications to teach you, and hardly lectures. However, she does group tests which are a plus

If you want tests that are fair and not insanely impossible, take her class. You will have to put time and effort into the class (if this is a ten ed for you take something else). A little disorganized, but makes up for it by absolutely loving on the students (very helpful in office hours!). better than other 114 teachers I've my friends have.

She is really enthusiastic and helpful, but also pretty disorganized. The group testing is annoying because if you actually study your team mates will just copy all your answers and get the same grade for that portion.

She's funny, she's nice, she's helpful, she's just not easy. Do the work assigned promptly and study how she says, it's no joke. Luckily, she's willing to give you some chances, and benefit of the doubt. Just try and develop a relationship with her, and it'll be even better!

Ludwig is really sweet but a little unorganized. As long as you go to class and contribute to the group assignments and study a little you can get an easy A or B. I thought this class was super easy and I actually enjoyed going to class

Dr. Ludwig is extremely enthusiastic and fun. She makes biology interesting and tries to present material in new and different ways, including LOTS of group work and in-class assignments and problem solving. I thought the exams were a little challenging but overall really enjoyed the class.

Ludwig is definitely excited about Ecology. This class is pretty awful in itself so I appreciate her trying to make it better. I did not like this class b/c she does ALOT of group work, barely any lecture and you HAVE to read in order to learn b/c she barely lectured. But the material is so common sense that I never had to study.

Her class is separated into 3 tests an a final I believe. Her tests are split into an individual grade and a group work grade. It helps a lot. Her lectures are based off of a lot of examples, which are often on the tests. Make sure you do the readings ahead of time. She's great for the course.

she is an EXTREMELY NICE PERSON. however, she is a bit unorganized. she allows you to group exams which are extreamely helpfull to your grade. many of class assignments are based on her wanting you to think in depth about various topics and connecting most of them together. would take her again for future bio classes.

Dr. Ludwig is a very energetic, very helpful professor. She will not have you doing nothing during class and if you skip it will effect your grade considerably. She has you work in groups for participation. Her tests are not hard but read the WHOLE question or you will get it wrong. Tests were taken individually and as a group and averaged 6:4.

This class is super easy. Tests are taken individually and with a group and then averaged. I didn't turn in any of the Mastering Biology homework and it only knocked down my grade a couple of points. The class is mostly group work and you must be present to get credit. She's very friendly and willing to help.

Super fun and energetic, if you have questions though, ask or she won't know you don't understand. I'm always awake and alert in her class because of her enthusiasm

Not many lectures, mostly group work. Group tests too. This class is literally impossible to fail. best teacher ever

She is very good to have for upper level courses where she controls the course guidelines. She is extremely energetic and interactive in class. Tests are very fair and clear cut.

Good person, bad professor. EXTREMELY extroverted, uses good examples in class, loves group work, & is understanding... BUT she's scatter brained, unorganized, easily distracted, hates giving lectures (reading the book is a must if you want an A), & can't work Canvas to save her life. I feel bad saying this cuz she's a nice person but seriously...

Shes very outgoing and has a cute personality. She assigns you to a group at the start who you work with to take group tests and final with and class work. Only lectures a little and gives lots of examples so you can gain a better understanding. Im a visual/active learning and found this class perfect for me. Exams are taken indiv & then as a group

she is so funny and nice very cool as a person! when is comes to class she doesn't lecture, so the tests can be like a slap in the face almost. all assignments even test done in group! she will answer all questions well. she really tries to help and you can tell she loves the subject she teaches! test questions are very tricky though!

Professor Ludwig was an awesome teacher I took the class to fulfill a gened requirement because I read the tests were in groups and nearly impossible to fail which did end up being true. You take tests individually then as a group and the grade is combined and I think I got a high B on all of them. She is very enthusiastic and makes the class fun.

Take her!! She is so funny and passionate about what she does. Easy to get at least a B.

TAKE HER! She really cares about your learning more than your grade, but it is still easy to get an A in her class! Her lectures are always entertaining. Tests are kind of hard but you get the average grade of individual and group test scores. Not a lot of work at all.

I loved having Dr. L as a prof. She's hilarious and came recommended to me by a fellow student. Group tests are amazing and such grade savers. Dr. L is a little specific about what she wants but is so easy to talk to. ASK QUESTIONS she loves it... oh and go to class

Dr. Ludwig is a very nice woman and really cares about your learning and not about what grade you have. Attendance it not mandatory because she expects you to make your own decisions and show up to class at this age which is nice. She always makes class interesting and loves when you ask questions!

Gives great lectures and expects a lot from her students. Dr. Ludwig does everything she can to make the class fun and interesting.

I took BIO140 co-taught by Ludwig and Cresawn. Ludwig was definitely my favorite of the two. The class itself is pretty easy if you can understand the steps of the biological processes you learn about. Three tests but you take them individually and as a group and they average the score. A lot of in-class group work, but it's good for learning.

Dr. L is an amazing teacher! She cares a lot and is extremely passionate about biology. This course is not as hard as 140 and she does a good job teaching. Tests are a little hard since there is a lot of application, just go to class, do the readings, study and I would recommend going to PASS!

Lots of the work in class are group case studies. But work with her and she'll help you out. Really an amazing lecturer, and super smart. Definitely one of the best professors I've had.

A wonderful teacher who really cares, a great choice for this 150 lab.

Dr. Ludwig is an awesome biology professor. There are probably professors that can give better lectures, but overall a very caring and passionate teacher. Her tests are in groups, so it gives a little extra push to your grade, and she has given out very beneficial extra credit in both of her courses I have been in of hers. Very willing to help!

Dr. Ludwig is such a great person, you can tell she really cares about what she is teaching about. Tests count for 70% individual and 30% with your group. Take her if you get the chance!!

She is very knowledgable and loves what she does. She always makes sure her students are engaged and does group activities during class to help you understand more. 4 tests, all on the information from class. She also always reached out to students individually after tests to either help them improve or congratulate them on improving.

She really enjoys teaching and the subject. She makes class interesting as well as educational. She values knowledge over grades, which is a good and bad. While the grade still effects a student, when it comes time to take the final you probably know more than you believe.

Ludwig is a really sweet woman that is very passionate about ecology and bugs. If your a bio major or feel comfortable tin bio this class is an easy A. Beware of groups and group projects though!!

Dr. Ludwig is such a passionate professor when it comes to teaching. She really cares for her students. Although sometimes during class she can get a bit distracted from the topic (which is not always a bad thing), she really does work hard for your success. As long as you communicate your concerns with her and give effort, you will do well!!

Dr. Ludwig was great! She assigns a lot of case studies, and assignments so there's a lot of opportunities to raise your grade. Extra credit is hard & exams are tough. Concept maps are the best way to study (connect all the topics to each other). She's really accessible, but a lil scatterbrained, so if you're confused abt anything, EMAIL HER!

Dr. Ludwig has been really inspiring and kind over this past semester. She was always open to talking about whatever students needed help on or wanted to chat about for the first few minutes of class. You definitely have to work to do well in this class, but it was so worth it. She really cares about her students and their wellbeing and it shows.

She is my favorite teacher right now. Her class is very easy if you study a little bit for the tests. A lot of Quizlets are available for this class and are very helpful. She is so fun and she makes her lectures fun to listen to. Theres a lot of routine weekly homework assignments but they aren't bad at all. I love her and definitely recommend.

Dr. Ludwig is the most caring and understanding professor I've had yet. She really understands that life gets in the way and is happy to accommodate. The class itself is a lot of coding in R, a PVA project, and instead of exams she has learning reflections where you argue the grade you deserve. It's challenging but worth it bc Dr. ludwig rocks!

She does assign quite a bit of work, but I personally still found it manageable and the assignments didnt take that much time for me to complete. I guess it depends on the person, idk. I personally always looked forward to her lectures because she is so positive! Id sometimes log in and she would geek out or have something hilarious to say.

She is a good professor, IMO. But a he gives a lot of homework and is very nit-picky. For Packback you just had to do the bare minimum for a 100. For pre-lectures, just explain away for the connections question (1 paragraph). For the MindMap, I just copied my notes in. Also there are Quizlets with the similar questions to study for her exams.

The professor is super nice and not a bad choice. Tests are a little hard but if you study and do the reading, you'll be fine. She is willing to help and understandable. Extended many deadlines to help us out.

This class is a lot of work and involves lots of coding in R. Dr. Ludwig is pretty unorganized, but lenient on deadlines and wants you to do well. There is a lot of fieldwork off campus, but if you don't like fieldwork don't sign up. She grades easily and you can redo assignments if you don't get the grade you want. Grades via learning record.

I honestly loved Dr. Ludwig. She is so sweet and is so passionate about bio. Yes, she does assign hw every week, but it really isn't that bad once you're in the swing of things. The exams weren't too bad, although the final was difficult. Honestly just do the hw so that you at least have a safety net of sorts and your grade will be okay.

I thought she was an amazing professor. Don't understand all the hate here. Assigns lots of work, but she will work with you if you struggle. She really cares about everyone in the class and really wants everyone to pass, it shows in her passion in bio. As long as you try, you'll be fine in this class!

I liked this professor. Assigns a whole lot of homework per week so be prepared to do the most for this class. Most ppl complaining here are freshies who haven’t had a full taste of college yet. If you can’t handle this much work then good luck in your other classes cuz it’ll go downhill from here!