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Shes ok. Not my favorite teacher however.
she was always going to fast on the slides and never gave enough time to copy the notes.
Goes too fast on notes, very boring lectures(they seem like they are taken directly from the book). Tests are very hard. You either have to have natural success in this class or either try VERY hard to pass(Take Barbara Moore).
She is boring, reads her notes, don't take this class you will fall asleep with her talking
She is very boring and her tests are VERY hard and really super detailed. I don't recommend taking her.
she is an extremely horrible teacher. She talks and lectures about stuff that is not on the tests and then puts little detailed stuff on the tests that she has never once mentioned in the lecture. She needs to lighten up!!!!!!
Do not take class. Class itself is very uninteresting as well as teacher. She's so fast that you often may need to see her to get notes. She doesn't really care. OK person, bad teacher. so is Dr. sharma
somethings wrong when you make A's during first half of class, then she comes in, and you don't know where the ****** she is from. Her test seems to come from her own believes not the book. you will have questions that the book doesn't even discuss.
She's really not that bad, at least not for drugs and society. It's an easy B if you go to class and take notes. Try not to get frustrated with her fast pace, and you'll be fine.
She is ok if you like to sit for hours copying notes and listen to her read off of the powerpoint slides.
i personally thought she was a very good teacher.true that the class is hard and you have to study a lot,but this IS college afterall. so if you want to learn something,take her.i worked for my A.she's fair when it comes to grading and drops ?'s on te
She is a good teacher, fast pace covers alot in a single class. But don't expect notes on WebCT
Good teacher
Dr. Geppert is one of the best professors at UTSA. She is very thorough in presenting her lectures. She is very knowledgable on the subject. You MUST come to class to make an A. If you don't like that, go work at McDonalds. She's also kinda cute :)
This class is awesome. Her tests are straight from her notes. You don't even need the book so don't waste your money and buy it. She also gives extra credit quizzes that are straight from the notes as well. I would take her again if I could.
nothing nobody else hasnt mentioned. very note-test kind of professor.
Dr. G is an awesome prof! Take her and show up for class and you'll do well.
Easy class!Don't buy the book, all you have to do is show up to class,copy the notes word for word, memorize them,and you should get an A.Take the extra credit quizzes;they help.Very helpful if you missed class or need to take the exam earlier.If you fail this class then its because you're lazy.
very eaisy, come to class, dont take the 8:00 class! its to damn eairly! Make a friend in there so if you miss class you can mooch off of their notes. Eaisy A, if your lazy then eaisy B if youre stupid then eaisy FAIL
Great teacher and really nice. Test and quizzes come straight from her notes and lectures. She does talk fast and goes fast with her power points.
She is the easiest proffesrot you could ever have! Exams are strictly from the notes! she is very fast pace she always is there to help you if you need it i I RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE!
She is a very nice teacher. She goes fast, but if you write the notes and read the book then it will be easy. Great Professor!
Dr. Geppert is the best instructor I have ever came acrossed. I never thought I could get an "A" in BIO, but I did because of her class. Come to class and make sure to get all her notes because you will be glad you did for the test. Also very helpful extra credit is given. Take her and you will be w
Like mentioned before, you don't need the book. Everything is on the notes (and the notes are pretty long, so study a little bit everyday!) and she gives extra credit every so often to help boot your grade. Juts make sure you highlight the key points and ask her a few questions and you'll do fine.
SHE IS THE BEST PROF. I HAVE EVER HAD! HER TESTS ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE NOTES. STUDY AND YOU WILL GET AN A! I DEFINETLY RECOMMEND HER TO EVERYONE.
this professor is very confusing..you cant really pay attention to what she is saying because she always talks when we are taking notes...thats all we do in her class take notes..i dont like her..dont get her shes terrible
best professor i have ever had! class is an easy A!
eh shes ok not the best but not the worst
MUST STUDY if u want a B or better. Not for ne one whos lazy but she really knows her stuff. I liked her
DON'T BUY THE BOOK! All the test questions come from her notes! Her notes are very detailed! You have to study if you want a B or better! She does give alot of extra credit so it is possible to get an A if you try! Good professor over all!
She is a great teacher who knows what she is talking about. Definatley go to class, take notes (power point, easy) and then study them the night before a test: easy A! Great teacher, she made the class interesting, mostly because she really isnt monotonous, shes really good! TAKE HER!
this class was ok. she talks kind of fast some times but will go over any questions you have. she really goes over what she wants students to know. you do have to read a lot but her pace is fine.
A great teacher. take notes from webct in class and study them before the test. interesting to listen to, pleasant to look at. no book needed. Easy A for me. must go to class. she is a very nice personal instructor. I got a lot out of the class too. would definitely take her again!
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she was an ok prof. she is talkative but makes a note of letting you know whether or not you'll need to know the info on exams. the study guide& questions at the end of chapters help for exams. she actually cares about students earning grades and helps if you need it inside and outside of class. she gives good notes.
She is one of the best biology teachers I have ever had. Just go to class and copy exactly what she has on the power point and study the notes. Her tests are based on lecture notes. Very organized although she does go fast.
Easy class. Don't buy the book, the entire tests comes out of the lectures. Should be an easy A.
This professor claims to test straight out of lecture and that it BULL. Very hard class, talks too fast and very difficult to understand
Very easy class. I had no book and didnt need it. Tests come from lecture. Dont have to go to class, just get notes off other people. Easy A.
this is a great professor she lays out everything on web ct that's on the tests. heard that she is great in bio also. easy A if u keep up. she also has great legs!!!!
she's not bad. she really knows her stuff but it kinda seems like she thinks we do too. and she seems to purposely try and use big words and repeats herself alot. it's not a bad class and i wouldn't say "dont take it," but be prepared to be alittle bored. and it's very biological.
easy class if you take notes and study them, ask a question and she explains, always willing to help out, interesting lectures, lively speaker, sometimes repetitive but the material does overlap itself anyways in some cases. Actually learned something too, and best of all I REMEMBERED IT AFTER CLASS!!
repeats herself alot.Very hard class, talks too fast and very difficult to understand
fast pace class. you cant pay attention to her lecture b/c there are too mant notes on the slide
good teacher she is really smart so she might talk a little to musch or too fast. but she really cares and tries to help you pass.
Her class isn't an easy one but its not that hard either. She is really nice and tries to explain as best as she can with out going over our heads. Show up to class every day!!
Overall her class is OK, she does seem to talk alot and she does post wayyy too many notes for lectures, but overall I think shes a good teacher. She seems very approachable and seems like she cares about her students. Her tests come straight from her notes, although there are alot of notes to study. Attend class and you should do fine.
She's great!! I took her for Drugs and Society and Bio 2 and I got an A in both! She gives extra credit quizes before every exam to where you can earn up to 10 points on each and 15 extra points on the final! Its alot of material but her lectures are very organized and clear. The best bio teacher by far! Take this class!
Very nice woman. She gives quizes which count strictly as extra credit. She also lets you drop one of your test scores (excluding the final). When it comes to science I'm really clueless and I still got a B in her class. Go to the SI sessions and take notes. Make sure you study for the final because it counts as 50% of your grade.
study hard for 1st and 2nd exam, do well on extra credit quizzes, drops lowest exam (out of 3) first 2 are the least difficult, memorize test questions for final make an A if you do well on the 1st and 2nd tests
Extra credit help out!
Dr. Geppert was always late to class even the day of our final haha.The class is fairly easy, just study the (powerpoint) notes 2days b4 the test and your good to go...plus she has extra credit quizes that only help you, not hurt you! Boring class but you become interested in the material as u study the notes. I easily got an A! Take her!
Dr Geppart is not a bad professor but does get boring to listen to after a while. She used to put up lectures and notes online, but took them down when her 8:00 am class pretty much all stopped coming :) As long as you take notes, the tests are easy don't buy the book, all tests are based on lectures.
Loved the professor, she seemed exasperated a lot. Probably because she was pregnant. The course itself...somewhat challenging.
Shes a really good teacher, gives out extra credit quizzes, no hw, and gives tests from her notes. She doesnt keep attendence nor does she not posts up lecture notes so u have to come to class for the notes. this is a class where u have to actually study and read the book, and not study a day before the test.
This teacher was great. she wants you to understand and will go over things in class as many times as she thinks it will take for it to stick in your head. She only tests over her notes not the book and shes gives soo many chances for extra credit. if you go to class and study your notes you will make an A. definently take her for Bio 1
This teacher does not give a DAMN about u!!...She is the absolute worst!!...When she lectures, very difficult to understnd!!...Its like she is teaching herself!..SHe SUCKS!!!....S.O.S!!...I advise people to take Thompson, her class is was better!..Very easy to understand!...Geppert is the worst...Run while u can!!!
She is very fair and very easy. It's a Biology class so you can't expect things to be spoon fed to you. I'm re-taking this class because I had a horrible professor last time, and I have a very high A in this class and I only study two nights before the test. The whole test is from her lecture notes so it's important to go to class. Fairly easy
personally, i didn't care for her....gave test after every holiday preventing you from being with family....test come straight from notes which is cool - doesn't mean the test are easy though. you have to study a couple days before the exam. i would keep searching for a different professor though...just my opinion.
She is such a sweet teacher and will go over the material over & over till you get it. Attendance is mandatory because she does not post the notes on webct. You have to keep up with the notes and she offers extra credit quizzes with 5 exams then the final. She does not drop anything. So you earn what you deserve.
You go to class to mainly get the notes because she does not post them online. All of her tests come from her notes and her quizzes are all extra credit. If you dont study there is a chance you not might not make it but study hard and its not a difficult A to obtain. Very intelligent and she knows what she is talking about.
She is very nice!!!!! She will go back to and draw examples on the board if anyone doesn't understand. Her tests come straight from the notes that she puts on power point. Her class isn't very hard if you study the notes, most of the time it is word for word. Def. good professor to take!!!
Great teacher. Really Helpful and all answers from test are on notes. Also all the quizes are extra credit
This professor is great. She wants to make sure that every student understands what she is saying and will repeat herself if necessary. The cousre is somewhat challenging but all of her tests are straight from her notes so there are no surprises. I highly recommend her.
Tests are straight from the notes, you don't need the book. She only uses powerpoint. However, biology was very hard for me and I found the class boring as well. But she's very fair and gives 4 extra credit quizzes. Doesn't drop any exams, but may drop individual questions from the tests.
Good teacher. Talks a little fast sometimes but if you copy notes, pay attention to what she's saying, and read the book it's not hard to get an A. Tests get easier as the class goes on. Final is questions from past exams. Overall really nice lady who is easy to get ahold of.
This is an easy A...
easy A!! extra credit quizzes for every test. quizzes and tests come word for word from notes. you can't blow the class off. attendance isn't mandatory but if you want a good grade, go to class. o and don't take this class if you don't HAVE to.. its not an elective!
She's flippin awesome. She gives hints throughout class about questions that are gonna be on the test. FINAL comes from the tests.
EASY CLASS! If you have to take any Biology Course take her! She gives extra credit Quizzes and gives curves on test. You really need to attend class to copy down notes because she does not post them on webCT. Study hard night before test and you'll do great, oh and she makes the Final so Easy! It will help your grade out alot!! Take her!
All I can say is study the notes, even though its almost 20 pages for every test.It may seem like she is just having a biology party and only invited herself,but slow her down if you dont undertand and she will recover the info. Not a blow off class, (its BIO) work hard and you will do well..Final too easy
Awesome teacher! I absolutely loved her class and wish I could take her for all my bio classes! Her lectures are very good and all on the overhead! Her final was all on previous test questions (which made it so easy) and she offers extra credit! I highly recommend her!
Not a bad prof, just wouldn't recommend you take the 8am class if you're not a morning person. There are a lot of notes and that early in the morn, it's easy to space out or doze off, making you miss something. She had lectures online until people stopped coming to class. Dunno if she does that anymore. Basically, take notes & study!!! tons of info
Bestteacher ever
Shes a good teacher and really easy. all her test questions come from her slides but you have to go to class. final is made of questions taken STRAIGHT from old tests. i took her for the short summer semester and got an A. You have to study a lil
Ignore about the easy part!! BIO is Bio, so theres no way it can get easier... very good professor and very helpful. However, she gives notes like crazy (20pgs) her test are very hard except for the final. Overall,study your notes VERY well if you want to pass. Im no slacker, I got an A for Bio 2, but througout the semester you wont have a life.
She do all she can to help you understand the material. No need to buy the book, her notes come directly from the slides. Will help you as long as it takes for you to understand. OUTSTANDING teacher. She now post outlines of her lectures so that you just have to fill in the blanks, but there are a lot of notes. I recommend her to anybody anyday
She was awesome. Just go to class and take notes. If you understood bio concepts back in high school, you should be fine. If you didn't, her explainations should help - her presentation of the material is quite clear. I just studied my notes and did well on the tests.
Really, really good professor. She's very concise with her powerpoint presentations. Go to class take notes and you'll do great. All you have to study are the notes. She also gives extra credit opporutunities before each exam with a quiz. Very friendly, and helpful...take her.
you can say shes an awesome Professor! i dont argue that...however, she changed her style A LOT! she does not give outlines anymore, her final is halve cumulitive and half from the last sectiosn of lectures. YES, this is a HARD class bc she gives A LOT of notes. Book is not really necessary since all her note come from her slides. Think about it!
She's a great professor. She gave plenty of notes and didn't skip a thing. She answers questions beyond the scope of the class, giving us insight into the field of Biology. The class was rather easy and I got an A+ without much effort. If you're a Bio major, you must take her. You'll learn a lot.
Shows up late to class everyday, does not put any marks on scantrons, has favorites, and has very difficult test that do not pertain to the lecture, she tries to get you to think outside of the box, which is great if she tells you the answer for those kinds of quesions on the test!! dont take her unless you wanted to be frustrated....
Shes AWESOME! the best biology teacher at UTSA. Highly recommend her to anyone...... her slides make everything clear and she makes the class interesting. Shes very knowledgable about her job. TAKE HER! go to class, write the notes, study them, make an A!
she is awesome- she really wants you to learn to the material and not be afraid to ask questions. you are taking bio or bio II, if you aren't serious you should be studying something else. she prepares you for how all classes should be, challenging and fun.
I had her for Bio III, and don't let these high ratings fool you...I studied my butt off for her tests and i managed a B. Her tests are HARD! If you want an A you really really really need to know your stuff.
Dr. Geppert is a great teacher. She is not the easiest, but it is possible to make an A. Must go to class every day because she does do Iclicker questions. Tests are straight fron the book, and has an extra credit problem on every one. Posts sample tests online as well. Very helpful outside of class as well. I would def.take her again.
Very difficult teacher! She will tell you the first day of class that there is around a 50% failure rate for her class and she is right. It's almost like she makes sure there is a 50% failure rate, by making the tests as difficult as possible. I memorized all my notes, read every single chapter, understood the concepts and struggled for a C.
very hard class biosciences 1 its tough u gotta work hard for your grade but she is fair if you work hard the grade is possible dont bother taking this class if you dont want to put the effort.
CAP STUDENTS: Her homework assignments are easy, but her tests are somewhat challenging. If you must take a science, take her. She is very helpful about due dates, etc.
Gives in class "quizzes" for extra credit via iClicker. Very interesting during lecture. I hardly ever fell asleep...and I do a lot in lecture. Very helpful outside of class. This is a class you have to put time and effort into if you want a decent grade. Final was easy though, half of it were old questions on previous test.
Really enjoyed her for genetics. Her tests weren't easy, but most ppl who read did well. She's a really good teacher, explains material clearly, and gives practice tests before the test, which help ALOT. def recommend taking her. I made an A but i must say its not an easy A, but not impossible to make an A either.
Worst professor I've ever had! DO NOT TAKE HER!! She gives u notes... But they're useless. So don't bother taking them. She gives out I clikers which I guess help your grade a bit. Every test this semester had a 47-57 test average and she says " that's not bad, it's actually pretty good".... It's failing!! How is that good? She's a horrible professor nothing that comes out of her mouth is on the test. She wants everyone to fail. Don't bother taking her.
Horrible professor. Don't waste your time and money
LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! She is the best out there. Very good at explaining the material. Tests are strait to the point and there arent any tricky questions :) Go to class, take notes, study. This class isnt an easy A, but is definitely doable when you have Geppert.
TAKE HER of bio of aging. i cant speak for any other class but as long as you are there you can make an A. Multiple choise Test questions are from hw quiz, i clickers and pp notes. Reviews are great and exaclly what wil be on test for short answer section. cant go wrong
This was the first time Geppert taught Bio of Aging. Class is based off of powerpoints, which she puts online (ie class is optional). She gives extra credit from i clicker questions and she will replace one exam if the final exam grade scores higher. Overall, class is somewhat difficult but an A is attainable
Great professor. Study the powerpoints, past quizzes, and go to office hours for clarity. She will help you. Gives iClicker for extra credit. Class is very interesting. I got an A. Put in your time and you will get one too. Book is worthless. Study past quizzes.
This class is hard in the first place, with Geppart teaching it still won't be a bit less easy. Attendance is mandatory because of iClicker questions. She will give a curve but not a huge one. Study EVERYDAY. She says what she lectures will be on the test but thats a LIE. Just study everything in the chapters. Good luck if you're gonna take it.
Very Good Teacher
Not the easiest class, very boring and uninteresting. She is very understanding if you go to her office hours and a very nice lady but the test are nothing like the review.
Prof. Geppert really knows the subject and is enthusiatic about it. Attendance is mandatory though. iClickers are used and do help your grade. If you miss class you miss alot. She has practice exams and you can print the power points. Not very easy but she's a good prof! Take her!
Dr. Geppert is a very nice woman. I took her for BIO I and BIO II. But having a very limited background in BIO the class was hard for me. She does give a curve I think, and she made the 2nd final very accessible. I would take her again if I needed to. Good professor overall. She used to have blond hair but dyed it, blond better. She uses Iclicker
Ms.Geppert, is a sweet lady. Her class can be a bit challenging though in that there is homework (which is simple) and you must attend class cause of the iclickers. Her lectures are pretty clear and her tests are not that difficult if you study. If you do not, then you are screwed. I got my A.
I took it as Honors. Boring class, but an easy A. Professor Geppert is a nice lady, but she doesn't really seem to known her subject very well.
I enjoyed her Genetics class very much. She talked through power points with examples. The examples were so good that studying for the tests is minimal each time. Gives plenty of opportunities to increase your grade, and adjusts the schedule to accommodate the knowledge of the class.
Not an enjoyable subject to begin with, but she really does try to make it fun. Tests are VERY difficult though. & class attendance is mandatory because of iclicker points. Also offered extra credit.
She does do iclickers so class is mandatory. she has three exams & a cumulative exam but her exams are not difficult if you take notes. I went to class & only studied my notes & made a B.
Enjoyed this class very much! She gives alot of extra credit, attendance is a must because she give daily iclicker "quizzes". She doesn't take attendance, but you need to attend every lecture for sure. Test are kind of difficult. but if you study and go to the SI sessions, then this class is an easy B. Overall i really liked this course!
She is super nice! TONS of extra credit possibilities. Tests have the potential to be difficult. However, so long as you study, and do the extra credit - Easy A. Use of iClicker for attendance through questions. I would highly recommend her.
She is incredibly nice. She does iClicker questions, which can help your grade extremely. I am a Biology major, but unlike others I do mediocre on exams. She really made learning biology great. STUDY! She posts her powerpoints online,use them as a guide of what material to study. She won't test on things she did not cover. I REALLY recommend her!
Uses mastering biology for homework, iClickers, gives many extra credit opportunities, willing to help outside of class. Posts powerpoints online, (still take notes), and use those two as a study guide. Really nice lady. She really wants you to learn.
Very good teacher would recommend to anyone! Attendance is mandatory because she does iclicker questions. Made low C's on all exams and missed half of the online homework(make sure you pay attention to due dates) and still made a B in the class with all the extra credit she gives! Really hate science but enjoyed this class!
Such a great teacher thre is no way someone can fail this class gives 20+ extra credit points and the si was great. There is iclicker and homework all online. book was 26 dollars and online. final was questions from old tests and new material.
My favorite professor. She won't test over anything she doesn't cover, so the book is pretty much useless. Uses iClicker in class. gives lots of extra credit points. tests can be difficult, but this class is not that hard. she is a great teacher who wants to see her students do well! I definitely recommend taking professor geppert.
Not worth taking, majority of the class failed. Seriously still haven't had a passing grade and I've studied my butt off, Avoid her.
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