Good Prof. Easy if attend class and Study Hard!

INCREDIBLE PROF, HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!!

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AWESOME prof... loves her classes... helps out whenever needed! take her class

very nice prof, her exams are difficult, but STUDY and go to class, she is cool!

really nice prof., go to class and take good notes - take her!!

She's SUCH a nice lady! Very Helpful! Not extremely easy though...

nice...but hard, take ver good notes

allows ques; helpful and friendly; uses old quizzes for final

Awesome prof, interesting & fun lectures, VERY HARD tests!

Very helpful. DO NOT miss any classes.

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hilarious lady, knows what shes talking about, very helpful

Very nice and funny professor, take her if you get the chance!

Nice lady, made me laugh, but tests were hard. Go to class and take good notes.

funny lady, but DO NOT MISS CLASS, quizzes are quite hard

very nice and helpful! take notes. not too hard. she knows her stuff!

Great prof!! Go to lecture! she makes sure you understand!

nice lady - very friendly but WAY TOO MANY lecture notes - dont need book

really funny prof, easy class if you study and i didn't use the book once

Very nice! HARD class, study a lot for quizzes and exams. go to lecture!!!!!!!

very helpful, but hard quizzes and tests...do not pertain to lecture material

Good class, tests are hard and Q's are tricky, quizzes are easier

Very nice woman

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Easiest class I have. I love her stories.

The quizes and exams are really hard, but go to lecture and you will do ok.

Awesome prof! She tells funny stories & uses helpful analogies!

She gives great analogies to help you understand concepts. Even gives you her home phone number if you have any questions. She's 56 and stays up till at least 11 to check e-mail before she goes to bed. Very nice lady.

Pat is great! She is willing to help whenever. She drops the lowest test or quiz at the end of the semester. Definitely take her class if you can!

Great lady... VERY helpful. STUDY FOR THE TESTS AND QUIZZES-- they are kinda tricky.

Awesome lady and very nice. Good at explanations which makes her a good professor. Quizzes and exams can be a little tricky.

Nicest lady! Good stories and analogies. Don't buy or read your book. Just study lecture notes and make sure you go to class. Cares about students.

Great prof! Took her for both Bio 103 and Bio 112. Gives great notes that make the tests and quizzes easy. Dont need book just the lecture notes. Great stories and analogies to understand material

Great teacher, very informative, and loves what she does. Class isn't too bad just make sure you go to the lectures. By the way, the book is useless, study the notes well!

Great prof! Very good at explaining concepts.

Good stories and interesting class, but grades papers on her own views rather than quality of paper very "rightwinged"

Great prof! Funny. Very knowledgeable. Loves to help. I wish every prof had her professionalism.

prof. matthews is very nice. a wonderful person. she's pretty hip and very helpful, but her exams and quizzes are vague and ambiguous as to what she wants. the 6 week summer class was rushed. but... she is VERY NICE.

Sweetest woman in the world. Study her notes (alot)and you'll pass easily. But you HAVE TO STUDY cause her tests are hard.

She is so cool. Prof. Matthews is a great teacher! Make sure to STUDY for quizzes and exams. They are challenging but do-able! I'd highly recommend this prof. PS: GO TO LECTURE!

Awesome lady. She does a great job of explaining things and is very fair. Her quizzes are pretty difficult and specific but she is a great prof.

The class was pretty easy as long as you study the notes. Plus she likes to tell personal stories that make the class more interesting. Genetics is a fun class anyway but she is really good.

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Matthews is one of the best teachers at GVSU. Very organized and very clear on the material. Great Professor.

She is a good teacher, just kind of unorganized, but she is very helpful.

Pat has 5 quizzes (20 pts each)2 exams (50 pts each) and 50 pts projects and final. She will bump you 1/3 grade at end and projects are easy 50 points. Hold the B+ and ge tthe A-. MUST READ TEXT ALONG WITH LECTURE NOTES!!

amazing woman...

She is a delightful professor after a day of horrible ones. She is very clear when describing concepts and tells excellent stories to help students understand. Test are hard but not confussing. Study THE NOTES and you sould be good.

I loved her to death. Nicest lady ever! I hope I get a chance to have her again somewhere down the line!

She is a great teacher. she makes class fun and interesting. she gives plenty of examples in the notes so as long as you go to class you will be prepared for the tests.

Even if you attend lecture you will probably fail her exams. Her lectures are interesting but when you get your exam you wonder where she got the information to write it. Good luck with this one!

She is awesome. Lecture was always a blast. She had us laughing every class period. I really loved the way she taught genetics. Quizzes are tougher in my opinion than exams. Study and all is good!

an awesome class. Don't buy the book, because you won't need it. Quizzes are harder than exams. Assignments are fun to do, though.

Dr. Matthews is so awesome - she is helpful, she is fun, and she knows her material. Genetics is a tough subject but Dr. Matthews makes it interesting.

Hard class overall..but hey its biology...its ment to be a bit tough..Her office is almost always open and she is very willing to meet with students even bribs with candy...I suggest though to pass tests..know everything she covers even her little stories

Great teacher. uses lots of analogies in lecture, take her if you can

PMat is very helpful and hilarious. studying is necessary to do well, but lecture goes quickly if she's telling lots of good stories. very nice and very funny.

PMat can captivate an audience. She's very charismatic and tells amusing stories while still staying on topic. Her tests and quizzes can be a little tricky; just be sure to take good notes and study them.

Dr. Matthews is the best professor for this class! Her tests are a little hard but study and you'll do well! Highly Recommended!!!!

She is so fun. Tells lots of interesting stories, makes you laugh almost all through lecture. Tests are VERY hard, along with quizzes. make sure you study the book, her notes and listen very well in lecture.

she is one of the best profs yet! I failed bio120 when i took it first semester, but with her I passed with a c! I strongly recommend her to everyone!

nice cute old lady

Interesting lady, very nice and wants to help, but her tests and quizzes are insane! Mostly fill in the blanks. Study your butt off if you want to pass.

PMat rocks...I didn't do well in Bio the first time, she made the second time easier! Is really fun in class, and makes it worth going to.

She is very nice. Her tests and quizzes are pretty hard though. For quizzes go off your notes for tests read the book! Requires lots of studying.

really funny lady. really hard tests and quizes. study study study

pmat is awesome. one of the nicest ladies i've ever met. she keeps lectures interesting. quizzes and tests are hard, but you can get through them if you pay attention in lecture. very helpful lady

PMAT is great! She is a very interesting lady. She talks about her experiences as a fire fighter and paramedic frequently, to try and keep students interested. Exams and quizes aren't bad at all. Very nice lady with a great sense of humor. If you want someone who can teach, and be funny, TAKE HER!!

her test and quizzes aren't hard if you STUDY and attend lecture. her class definitely requires a lot of study time.

GO TO LECTURE! If you pay attention and take good notes you will be fine. If you don't pay attention the topics will seem much harder. Notes help immensely when studying for tests and quizzes. Not a harsh grader, and she curves the quizzes. Very interesting lady, as well.

If you go to lecture and take good notes you will do just fine. If you do this, you do not need to spend a lot of time studying and you will do well. She is also quite entertaining...very nice lady.

Very nice lady. No need to buy any books since the tests are all lecture material. Attend lecture and take notes and you will be fine. She grades on a curve and adjusts scores so they can only go up.

A fun,passionate teacher who makes class enjoyable. Doesn't hesitate to talk about her family,pets,past jobs to make Bio more real and tangible. Goes on tangents sometimes. Tests based on notes so you know exactly what to study. Cares about students, wants them to do well. Also teaches BIO 355.

Even though I only took FS 100 I could tell that she would be a very good professor...Tough but good. FS was great though b/c she brought candy every week :) Other that that she is very helpful & understanding.. and has lots of interesting storeis.

Prof. Matthews was a very nice lady! Her tests were not easy but she gave you opportunities for assignments that brought your grade up. I would take her again for sure.

Nice prof. Interting class. Tests and quizes can be confusing even if you go to class and read the book. Overall a pretty good class.

She is a very nice lady and willing to help and/or explain things if you don't understand them. If you explain why you answered something you got wrong on an exam or quiz, she may give you credit for your answer. Lectures got long, but at least it wasn't difficult. Save your $, don't buy the book.

She is a great teacher. Very nice and always willing to help. Good at giving you the information you need to know in lecture so you know what to study and will know what sections in the book to read.

She is an awseome professor. I would take her for any class I can. She is helpful and funny. Her tests are ok, but her final is mostly review. Very good professor. Take her if you can.

PMat was an awesome prof!! She told stories which related to the material and made it easier to remember. Her tests and quizes are a little tough, but if you study you should do fine. She's always willing to help! I'd recommend taking her for any BIO classes you can...shes great!

This teacher was great she helped out any way that she can, but the lectures were a little lengthy but other than that she was easy and helpful!

I thought that this class was very easy. She doens't ask all that much from her students, just to come to class and pay attention. Prof. Mathews is a very nice and I think is sexy. I'd take her class again.

do not take this class if you do not like to write. we wrote 10 small papers (1 page), 3 larger papers (around 5 pgs) and had reading assignments every week. but, i got full credit on every assignment, not very diffcult, go to class and act like you are paying attention, somewhat disorganized

There are only two exams and about 5 quizzes in this class. She explains things well and all you need to know is what she goes over in class. About half of the final is made up of questions from previous tests and quizzes, so that is very helpful. Overall she is a great professor.

This class was a little challenging, but if you go to class, you should be fine. Get the notes if you miss, her exams are entirely what she goes over in class, including her examples that aren't in the book. I should have listened to other reviewers and not bought the book.

Her grading system is very weird; and she words things on the exams incredibly confusing.

I really enjoyed having her as a Prof. She was very nice and friendly, easy to ask questions and helpful. Lectures are outlines on the overhead, but she tells stories and gives lots of examples to make class more interesting. I would highly recommend her!

Normally I didn't mind going, and my notes were okay. I even did fine on the quizzes. But her exams are IMPOSSIBLE. It's also hard to make up for a bad one. She's a nice lady with pretty tough exams.

Prof. Matthews is an awesome teacher. She knows her stuff and doesn't teach at a level that's way over your head. HARD tests and quizzes, though...class is graded only and tests and quizzes, so study hard. Biology is a tough class but she is always willing to help and makes it so much easier to understand.

matthews is awesome she knows her stuff and enjoys teaching it! Class is a little hard, but if you study you will do fine! Final is directly from old tests and quizzes. Cute lady too!!

Human Genetics was very interesting, challenging, and enjoyable. Key to success: know everything. Even after extensive study, the exams would still show my weaknesses. However, I then understood why I missed question and had it down cold for the next time. Fantastically organized. Always immediate (next day) feedback on exams and papers.

Very nice, keeps you interested with funny stories, dont read the book-just study whats on the overhead....pay attention, go to class, and study before the quizzes

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She is a SUPER nice lady and will do anything to talk/help you. The class is REALLLLLY hard. She is a funny lady and can explain anything but her lectures and her quizes/exams are totally different. No matter how hard you try to study or do well it will not help wehn it comes down to it.

Her lectures are interesting and easy to stay focused on, but her tests and quizzes are kind of out there. STUDY HARD. I got an A on an exam, but I also studied for about 10 hours for it. She's very detailed on her exams, so study every word from lecture.

Harder class than what i thought, but not impossible. Prof was good. Really helpful! I learned a lot!

caring professor, and very helpful. need the book for diagrams and main concepts only. almost everything on quizzes and exams is from lecture. quizzes and exams are fairly difficult, and grade is based soley on that and lab. so go to class, and write down everything she says! anything she vocalizes in lecture is fair game for the exam.

Class was more difficult than I expected. very difficult topics and tests. lectures were fun and easy to understand however. Prof is also very available to help students and incredibly easy to talk to if you need help. Prof made class much more enjoyable than it could have been

Very good professor, has a great interest in making the student's time and efforts worthwhile. Take her!

She has funny stories and is very helpful. Her tests are pretty tough but it's really interesting material and you just have to study and read to do well. People complain about her because they expected it to be as easy as BIO 120. Quit complaining and take her, she's great.

She is a very nice helpful lady, but her tests are incredibly hard. The questions are really tricky. Her lectures are interesting.

Great person.

I had her for human genetics and she speaks in very common terms. However, sometimes she can mispeak herself. Sometimes seems annoyed if asking questions one-on-one.

Great Class. Great Professor. Test and Quizes come strait from the notes.

I absolutely loved her! But she is not easy by any means. Her tests/quizzes are extremely difficult, and even if you study like mad you may not do well. But she is very thorough and I was never lost in her class. Very interesting subject matter, but difficult class. I would recommend her - she's very passionate about her subject.

PMat was a great teacher! IF you ever had a question she would answer it. VERY helpful in office hours and was willing to clarify on test questions. Answers e-mails quickly. Uses bb and e-mail to keep you up to date. Quizzes are fill-in the blank or short answer, exams are mc, t/f, short answer and matching!

Very nice. Lectures are enjoyable to listen to. She is very hard and I struggled catching up if I missed class.

Matthews is an instructor that is easy to listen to and her lectures are very interesting but when it comes time to take tests they are horrible. She generalizes the notes but her test questions are so specific. She is easy to find when you need help with an area but makes you feel stupid. Keep on your toes with her!

Matthews was the first prof in my three years at GV that I couldn't get enough of. I had no interest in genetics when I started the class, but by the end of the semester, I didn't want it to end. Def. take this woman. Yes, she's very difficult, and I failed a quiz here and there, but I still ended up with a B-.

If you want to do good in this class do not miss the lectures. the questions are very specific from the notes you take. I loved this class and i think she was a great prof. It's not an easy A, but you learn a lot and she makes it so interesting- I couldn't get enough. She doesn't offer extra credit, but she curves to your benefit. Take her!

Tough prof but good. Her lectures are quick and cover a lot of material. She provides analogies to help relate content to real life. Difficult exams but grads fair and curved. Study notes, read text, and attend every class!

P.Matt was straight foward. She told you what you needed to know, and when you memorized you did well! People complain only because they skiped class or didn't study. SURPRISE you have to go to class and study, it's 300 level, duh!

You have to go to lecture to do well...

Professor Matthews is great! Yes, she's tough when it comes to quizzes and exams, but as long as you come to ALL lectures (or at least stay up on her notes)you'll be fine. She's funny, very knowledgable, and definately wanting everyone in class to enjoy genetics as she does. Put in the work- i recommend her!

She is a really nice teacher and i really enjoyed her class a lot. However the class is not easy and there is a lot of memorization. the tests come directly from lectures but are not easy. They are very detailed and sometimes not clear.

It is very wise to go to class and stay on top of lectures. She is a good teacher, but you can't expect a 305 class to be easy. Just stay on top of things and you will do fine.

Great Professor! A lot of material to cover. Need to go to every lecture, ask questions. She will go beyond expectations for a professor. Awesome person to talk to, always available. Highly recommend taking Matthews for Genetics! Enjoy.

Take this immediately after BIO 120. BIO 355 repeats most material. Tests are all mult. ch, match, short ans. and T/F. But she tries to trick you so read every term in each question and choice of answers. For short answer, have her clarify what she wants. She does make lectures very interesting. Plus you get to drop one test.

P.Mat is a tough old lady. Her lectures are interesting, but make sure to take very good notes. Exams are tricky and you need to understand the material in order to do well. Hardly used the book, just study the notes. Overall tough class, but it's very interesting.

She knows her stuff and is an excellent teacher. Her test questions can be a little tricky but if you go to class and study your notes you should be able to get an A in the class

She is a great teacher! Her class is very well organized and she always goes above and beyond to make herself available. The tests/quizzes are hard but she expects you to put in enough work, since it's a 300level class. Make sure you take good notes. She is very funny so the time in class goes by very fast. You will definitely learn a lot :)

Best prof I have ever taken! Just pay attention in class and study the notes inside and out and you will do fine.

Don't listen to people who say its hard. It is a 300 level course so you have to do more then look over your notes once. The class is mainly learning processes and there is not much memorizing. It really helps by talking about the material with other people to study. PMat is also very helpful and is up online tutoring people at 11:00 at night!

I loved having Professor Matthews. She is a tough professor that expects a lot on homework, quizzes, and exams, but her class was never dull! Very helpful and responds to emails promptly. This is by no means an easy class, but you will leave knowing a lot about genetics which has helped me breeze through some of my other classes like micro!

HARD COURSE! Great prof! Teaches material well. No need to buy textbook, although it would be a good back up in case you miss class. She teaches right from powerpoints. Study hard and you will do fine.

A VERY hard course, but a great prof. The material is very interesting, on the flip side the exams and quizzes are very tricky...study a lot and attend class and you will do fine.

PMat is a fantastic prof. You don't need the book, just pay VERY close attention in lecture. Her quizzes are harder than her tests, so be sure to study for them. They are not tricky, they just force you to know the material and put the necessary time and effort in.

I loved this class. PMat is a great teacher! tough quizzes, exams aren't too bad. Make sure you study and know her power points. She makes the class interesting and fun and is very willing to answer questions. I would definitely recommend her for this class!

Her quizzes are very difficult since there could be anything on them. Be very through with the short answers. I dont know how many times I knew the answer but didnt wright something else that whe wanted to see (tricky wording). If your trying to get into the nursing program it is very difficult to get an A with this prof even for an all A studen

Went to class everyday, it was easy to understood the material but the exams were EXTREMELY hard. It was very frustrating to study everything and understand everything and then bomb the exams.

Professor Matthews was extremely helpful and was willing to help as much as possible. If you put the effort in it is possible to get an A in the class. She does curve at the end if grades are low, which was a nice surprise. Don't buy the textbook it's not needed. Go to office hours and study in a group. Quizzes are much easier than the test.

she was interesting, but her quizzes you have to study everything or else you'll just have to pull the words out of thin air. her exams are hard as well. AVIOD HER bc she seems nice but really when i went to see her she just acted like i was a bother to her. i went to every class, but just everything was very hard.

She kept the material interesting, but quizzes and exams were tough. Textbook is not needed.

Lecture is interesting and important. You need to "apply" learned material on tests & quizzes, not just regurgitate it. I do feel this is good, but she does not do it well. Wording can be extremely tricky and it gets very frustrating. I sincerely feel that many questions were unfair. Do not expect or hope to get 100%. I'd avoid her if possible.

The class is challenging and there is a lot of information, but she is clear and always willing to answer questions. Does get cocky at sometimes, but is a funny and lively old lady. Didn't use the book, as long as you have a good Biology book you will be fine!

She is a wonderful teacher. Very chatty and always has stories to tell. Her quizzes are very hard, you have to study everything, and choose "the best answer" a lot. Her exams I thought were easier. Just make sure to attend every class because she will through questions out there from stories she told relating to the topic.

She's a really nice lady who definitely knows her stuff. Her tests and quizzes are a little tricky. It is a hard class but if you study and go to her for help it makes it a ton easier

Very nice professor, but VERY tricky. Make sure that you attend every class and write down pretty much everything that comes out of her mouth, because you never know if it'll be on a quiz or exam. She encourages study groups a lot and will even allow you to work with others on homework and put everyone's name on one sheet :)

Great teacher and super nice lady! Make sure you take really good notes though, she gives tricky quizzes and exams. There is no homework and the textbook is optional.

She is a superb teacher. She is not tricky at all, you just have to know your stuff. Take good notes, get help if you need it, which she is always willing to do, and you'll be fine. She is a fun teacher and I've never been bored in her class. PMAT definitely is one of the best teachers.

She is a great professor, and very easy to understand. She really wants you to do well, and is very helpful if you visit her office with questions. She's a great lecturer, so lectures are always entertaining. I enjoyed this class a lot! Her quizzes are easy but you really need to know your stuff because she makes you think on them. I reccommend her

Matthews is the best professor I've ever had. She is passionate about genetics and knows it inside and out. Her quizzes and exams are tough if you aren't clear on the material. I recommend her over any other BIO 355 prof. GO TO OFFICE HOURS and/or GET A TUTOR!! The material is tricky to understand without this. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

Amazing! Makes lecture exciting and interesting. Really cares about her students.

I really enjoyed her class, but her quizzes and exams were pretty difficult and worded in a different way than the way she taught it. However, she has lots of office hours and is willing to go over anything that you're not quite understanding.

Great professor! Matthews has very clear, interesting lectures. Her power points on BB aren't completed so you have to pay attention in class. You don't need the book. Her tests are just like the quizzes but longer. She is very willing to help and has many times for office hours so make sure you use them. Group quizzes/homework too.

Matthews knows her stuff! This is not an easy class, but she makes it manageable as long as you study and come to class everyday. Going to office hours is very helpful if you're having trouble understanding concepts. Matthews wording is very tricky so pay attention and reread things! Her quizzes are harder then her tests but its doable.

She is a great professor! She knows so much about genetics and has a lot of real life examples to make the class interesting. We never used the book, so all the material on quizzes and exams was information she discussed in lecture. She is really helpful and wants to help her students succeed. Take her if possible!

PMat is a wonderful professor. She is very hard and you need to study to get a good grade. But she makes the class interesting and loves what she does. She genuinely cares about her students and makes herself available outside of class. So many people complained about the stupidest things this semester and she handled it well.

Don't buy the textbook, you won't even look at it. Go to class and pay attention to every single little detail she says and write it on the ppt slide. She puts them online so it's easy to follow. Some of the test is word for word from lecture, some requires application of knowledge. Learned a ton, hated her at first, but learned to respect her.

This is a great professor for biomedical ethics. There are two novels that are read throughout the semester. There are no exams but three short papers and one 3-5 page essay of your choosing. This class is mainly a discussion but quite easy. She does take attendance and participation is factored into your grade. I would recommend her for this class

PMAT is extremely interesting to listen to while she lectures with all of her real-life examples and vast knowledge of the medical field. If you are going into medicine and you are doing well in PMAT's class, you are on the right track. I say this because her quizzes and exams are EXTREMELY difficult. I studied every single day and still struggled.

PMAT is one of the best professors I have had at GV. Although it is a tough class, her lectures are very interesting & grab your attention-she makes you want to attend class. She has a true passion. Put in the study time. Do the prep material she gives you before quizzes&exams. Do not let the work load scare you- it is possible to get a good grade

Professor Matthew's lectures are very interesting but it is a challenging course. Her quizzes and exams require a lot of study time and preparation in order to do well. Her exam and quiz questions are difficult to decipher, so be sure to read carefully. She is very tricky. She is very particular with grading, make sure you are precise as possible.

PMat is amazing! If you want to succeed and actually understand if material and enjoy class, take her. The class is not easy, but her teaching style makes it very easy to comprehend and learn. Loved this class!

She is a really good professor with a lot of experience in different fields so she has a lot of real life, practical stories to tell. Her tests and quizzes are extremely difficult. You have to know all of the information inside and out. I learned a bunch but it was a tough class.

I LOVED PMat! She was a tough grader, but I didn't find any of her quizzes or exams to be unreasonable. I never got below an A- on any of the quizzes or exams. Her stories and cute personality made this class super enjoyable! She was always available if you needed extra help, and she genuinely cares for her students. Take this class if you can!

Pmat is one of the best profs I have ever had! take her!

Pmat is very knowledgeable, however, her quizzes and exams are rather challenging. She does not offer any extra credit and gives about 5 homework assignments throughout the course. She rarely ever curves quiz or exam scores.

I loved Pmat! She is one of the best profs at GV and really knows how to teach. I would recommend her for BIO 355 and would retake her if I had the chance.

Prof Matthews is such a sweetheart. Her lectures are genuinely fun and entertaining to attend. Shes a funny lady who tries to make class fun. You can tell that shes extremely intelligent and knows what shes talking about. HOWEVER, her quizzes and exams are SO hard. I would study nonstop and even get help outside of class so just be ready to be busy

Ok everyone here whining about how hard genetics is with PMAT is in for a reality check when they take ochem or biochem. THIS CLASS IS NOT HARD. Put in the work, get an A. Simple as that.

I had PMat for genetics and biomedical ethics and I enjoyed having her for both courses! Her class is discussion based, so it's engaging and rarely dull. No exams, so your grade results from several essays and two presentations. She is a fairly difficult grader, but she offered a generous curve at the end of the semester! Would take again.

I felt that I learned so much and still did so poorly in this class. I loved PMat and lecture was never dull, but I still found myself struggling to pass the class (which is very unlike me). She's a tough grader but there is a pretty heavy curve. Study material is vague but ask questions because she genuinely wants you to do well.

We had 5 papers & 2 presentations. The majority of the semester was listening to presentations on ethical cases. She can be a tough grader but with a little effort you will get at least a B. I took AHS 321(Legal/ethics) before this class so the ethics were easy to apply in the papers. Make sure to go to class & participate because its 20% of grade

I dont think the other reviews about Matthews 355 class are fair. She makes the pwps more interesting by including exs. and if you pay attention and take notes you'll have everything you need to be successful on quizzes an exams. You need to study, but its an upper level bio class, if you go into a genetics class thinking its an easy A you're wrong

She is very kind and gives good feedbacks. PMatt works very well in a diversified population. She is very passionate about teaching. Go to her office hours. She will make time for you. Study her notes more than once and you will do good.

PMatt is an amazing teacher, she has a lot of knowledge and explains it well. She teaches with diagrams and power points. It is important to go to class in order to fill in the information she puts on the slides, as well as drawing out the diagrams she has. Her office hours are important to attend if you don't understand something.

PMat is a solid professor to take for genetics. She is caring and easily accessible outside of class. Definitely would recommend.

Professor Matthews has been amazing! She does grade kind of tough but she gives you everything you need for the class in her lecture slides. You may have to look more in-depth into the genetic diseases, there is some stuff she puts in exams that you don't go over sometimes. But her lectures are great, go to them!

PMat is a sweetheart & tries her best to make sure all of her students succeed. The class is very difficult but her office hours are extremely accessible and she is prompt through email. With everything online she has allowed open note quizzes which has helped a lot. You can easily be successful but make sure to watch lectures and ask questions.

Heres the deal. A lot of people over react when it comes to PMat. Bio 355 is a hard class and requires a lot of work and time, but it is doable. She is very nice in office hours but can sometimes send harshly worded emails. I felt bad that a lot of people reported her and sent mean emails. She is older and trying her best online&shes a good prof

PMat is a more traditional professor who really cares about her students. The class is going to be hard and the tests/quizzes are very specific. However, her lectures are very comprehensive and she makes them engaging. She may come off as passive-aggressive, but she's actually very accommodating. She also has a lot of experience to share.

Professor Matthews is such a sweet and accomplished woman. Her lectures are long but very thorough and interesting to listen to. There isnt much busy work, just assessments of how much you learned from lecture. I personally did not use the book except for the open book exams on rare occasions. Overall a very knowledgeable and nice lady 10/10 :)

Her exams and quizzes are open book, open note, open internet. She is very accessible and flexible outside of class and is more than willing to help. She drops your lowest grade at the end of the semester. Exams are just tricky due to specific wording. Put in moderate effort and you will pass no problem.