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This is a wonderful professor. She makes science much more interesting than it should be - it's still not interesting. Her tests are not easy, but if you study A's are possible. She gives so much extra credit.
She is very funny, likable, knowledgable, and helpful. She is as beautiful as Cleopatra.
Prof. Smith is funny and entertaining! She makes science fun and easy to learn. I recommend her for any science course.
Prof. Smith re-invents her classes to make Science fun and interesting. She is very sucessful. She is likeable and loves what she does. The class is not easy, but she helps students grasp ideas by giving examples and outside activities.
Ex credit will get you A's. Test are twisted but she is helpful and answers questions. She made the class fun/informative. She provides ways for non science majors to enjoy the environment. It was great to see her recover from her crash during the term.
This teacher was the best teacher I ever had. She made science fun, and I enjoyed and looked forward to going to class. I highly recommend taking any class she teaches you will not regret it.
I took her for human biology and envirmental science-- she was soo easy and gave lots of extra credit. Enjoys what she does, you even get to take nature walks and watch ER
She is nice and helpful, she understands what the fear of a science course is like and gives lots of extra credit. She is also nice to talk to about problems and her door is always open. I really enjoed her class.
"Its all are fault and we're all gonna die," said Ms Smith
great teacher, fun to have
MS. Smith is an awesome teacher. She's really funny and very helpful. She actually made me interested in what she was teaching. She is really sweet too. I would recommend anyone to take her for any class.
Mrs Smith is an awesome teacher. She really knows how students think and act and can therefore teach her students based on that. Tests are a little difficult, but all her Extra Credit will balance it out. A few take home tests. I recommend her to all!!
professor smith rocks! shes really funny and has a really mellow personality. She made everything she taught interesting and easy to learn. You have to be stupid not to at least get a B in her class, she gives u ways to boost up ur grade if ur not lazy
You would be crazy not to take Patricia Smith! I loved her class. I am so sad its over. She makes bio science fun for people who dont like science. If you take her i promise you wont regret it!
Smith is horrible. She flies through chapters and all she does is her stand up comedy routine and sometimes gets to information that will be on tests. More interested in making you laugh, stealing material from comics, than getting you ready for tests.
She's very funny. Her tests are hard because she likes trick questions. She gives tons of extra credit though and that pulled my grade up to an A.
FUNNY......in a twisted way...she's hillarious and easy to talk to. Tons of extra credit....Group tests..etc. You must be in special ed not to get an A in her class!!
i love debunking stupid and lazy students, but these are pretty dead on. She is fun, blows through chapters(means just the good stuff) and is a little quirky.couple projects,pretty much A's,long as you follow guidelines.tests on taught material. fun A
Ms Smith is as good as it gets. Very interesting, learned a LOT, entertaining, reasonable, helpful. Gives tons of extra credit, very interactive. Awesome teacher. You gotta try not to do well in this class.
Don't ever take this teacher. She is mean, very unclear about what she wants, changes her curriculum every class, and she dictates to the class everything that is in the book. She definately does not look like a dietician either.
She is the worst teacher in the world. DONT TAKE HER. She is so unorganized and is a freaking idiot. She keeps you in class the entire time! Her tests are ok but she sucks as a teacher and is a ****!
Look, if you can't study than get out of college. This teacher is one of the greatest. Assignments take you no longer than 30 mins to complete, her jokes and stories you stay awake and class is over in no time. Test are rather hard. Lots of ExCred though
She is SO COOL & FUNNY; One of Valencia's BEST! Tons of Extra Credit, pre-typed notes, no attendence, some group & take-home tests, fair grading. She keeps u awake, interested in subject, learning & laughing. As Good As It Gets! Will Make u a tree hugger!
Great class, she was an excellent teacher. Didn't spend all the class giving notes. Gives a lot of extra credit opportunites. There is no way you can get a bad grade in that class.
I hate science and was dreading this class, but Professor Smith made it one of my favorites. She makes the material easy to understand and the class enjoyable and entertaining. You can't not get an A.
BAD TEACHER BUT LEANIENT WITH YOUR GRADE. SHE SEEMS A BIT OFF AT TIMES AND I DON'T RECCOMEND HER.
I really enjoyed her class. She made biology interesting. I have maintained more from her class then any one of my majors' courses.
Very unclear about what is on the tests. When you do have the tests they are very confusing and the questions are very similar. MUCH HARDER CLASS then others lead you to believe. Take another teacher for an easy A. Nice lady though and very funny.
Awesome teacher! Easy A! Cares about students and wants them to pass. I was so scared to take this class b/c it sounded hard, but i learned so much! Lots of extra credit!
class is fun&hilarious & she has plenty of notes 2help u but her tests seem to get us ALL/arent what we studied or harder then we thought.she does give a lot of extra credit but u have to do it bc u will fail or do poor on more then 1/2 ur tests so u need the points to bring ur grade up for sure
Relatively easy, interesting, fun...she's just a good teacher. If you don't pass this class, drop out of college because there is something terribly wrong with you.
I don't even own a book and the lowest i've scored on a test is an 82. I've taken a look at the book twice, and since then i havent needed it. Mrs. Smith's notes are very helpful and so is she, she's funny and makes the class enjoyable. Very knowledgable and helpful also. Any halfwit can get a B.
I study hard, but her tests are kind of hard,,, Do the extra credit if you want to pass(field trip on your own, movie reviews) she is funny and has good stories She is a good teacher, study the notes
Very knowledgeable! There's a lot of info to know. Tests are easy if u study. You learn a lot abt diet/nutrition. We did a 3-day food diet analysis w/c was interesting. The only thing abt her is SHE DOES NOT ALLOW TAPE RECORDING in the class. She picks on skinny and overweight ppl a lot.
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This teacher is VERY HARD!!! the tests are 130 questions multiple choice! You basically have to memorize all the tables and charts! She has a jamacian accent which is hard to decifer! I still managed to get an A although I made a 72% on the first exam!
The tests are fair. Final was a group presentation which was great! i didnt too well on the tests but i did great on the diet analysis & the finals. also i did an extra credit. at the end, i made a "B" average in the class. i think that if she sees u tryin, she'll pass u
The most laid back teacher in VCC! she is a tottal hippie and the class is always funny as hell. The tests are challenging but most if not all are group test or take home tests. She offers a lot of extra credit and all you have to do is study the notes that she provides you and you will get an A !
Very unorganized. Teaches in monotone. Repeated everything in book. She did not have any visual aids or any real life examples. Could have been a better class. The tests are easy if you study and she will review before the test.
Excellent teaching strategy. very relaxed, casual approach that motivates the students. Low stress class. Field exercises are engaging and fun- i recommend taking her in the fall so the weather is not so bad, in the summer I'd imagine the fieldwork could get a bit hot.
On the 1st day, I left as soon as we got a break. No make-ups & alot of hard tests which she herself admits,& 2 many terms 2 memorize. She is nice and funny but if ur not a study typa person or a good test taker, get out! & she calls on u and gives assigned seats. SAVE URSELF BE 4 ITS 2 LATE PLEASE!
She is fun and explains things well. She is also helpful. Her tests are not hard (she says they are analytical) if you study and keep up with notes. She says she experiments with her classes, like making people from the back sit in the front. It sure helped my grade!
Awesome professor! So much fun to listen to. Any professor that will wear a shirt that says, "Diamonds are forever but she'll never forget crabs." when teaching about STD's is pretty cool and funny to me!
She's awsome !, not only is she an excellent teacher, but she's so much fun too!, her classes are very interactive, she gives fair projects and she's fair with the grading. Very organized. You can tell she loves what she does. She's the best!, so if you're going to take this class, take it with her!
she's a cool teacher. very interacting with the class. if you're not into science but need it take her. she's fun
Any professor that can come to a human biology class wearing a shirt that says: Diamonds are forever but crabs wont be forgotten is alright in my book.Best teacher,gives take-home and group test.
test are pretty easy if u study at all, she is cool as hell and jokes around alot, lectures are boring but so are most lectures, overall a really cool and down to earth teacher
Smith was an ok teacher. Her tests were hard and challenging. I liked the fact she gave take home tests and projects so I can boost my grade that way. Overall her lectures are pointless, read the book thats where she gets most of her test information from. Very hard tests, studying is not worth it.
Awesooome teacher!! Her class is interesting and she jokes around a lot. She says stuff to your face and you end up learning even if u dont want 2. A lot of projects like fields trips and experiments. but fun! i would definitely recomend her.
Absolutely awesome professor! It's obvious she loves what she does, and is truly passionate about the subject. It was a pleasure being in her class. She is a lot of fun and her classes are very interesting. Read the book & study the notes-then the tests will be a breeze.
She is cool and knows her stuff. Afun class to take and the tests are fair and easy. There is alot of terms but, it's a biology class. You will learn alot in this class because she makes it easy and fun to understand. The assignments are easy too!
Great Professor! She is very interesting. Take home tests, group tests, class tests.
She is awesome! She knows what she is talking about. Her tests and class assignments are BS but they are mad easy. SHe kinda likes busy work but its worth it in the end.
Can i say she is the best teacher in E.valencia, her tests are easy when she lets you take them home and group tests to, she's very knowledgeable about the subject, she's awesome; if you like humor she always has a smile and never has a bad day:) everyone should take her for any biology class!!!!
Professor Smith teaches the class very well. She is clear and offers study guides. Easy class if you pay attention and review the study guide. She is always willing to help and offers group work.
She is an awesome teacher, a bit of a hippie though. She has a really fun sense of humor. The work is easy so long as you pay attention. Definatly take her for a class.
Great Teacher! knows her stuff. Gives you some take home tests too! Study the notes that she gives and you will do just fine. Great sense of humor!
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER, she is hard to understand and reads straight out of the book. she would actually eat candy bars in class while lecturing on nutrition. nice person but mispronounced alot of words and seemed very unsure of how to adress questions. i dropped her after the first test RUN AWAY!!!!
Professor Smith is a fun teacher, tries to make class interesting and relevant. go to class and fill out study guides that she covers in class and you will do fine. Only a few outside assignments that are all fairly easy and not too time consuming. She understands that this is not your only class.
AWESOME. Tests come straight from the notes. Shes funny and clear. Deff. take her!
She is really funny and clear. Her test are tricky but if you study and pay attention they are easy. Would recommend her!
This teacher is great. I would take her again in a second. Very friendly ,fun, and fair. She gives E.C. and only gave 5 tests which were easy because two of them were group tests. She does give homework but it is very very easy , but just make sure you do the home work because it does affect your grade Take her! take her! take her! take her1 take!
its a hard class but if she sees your trying shell pass you.
She's very reliable and punctual.She explains clearly even though her accent is heavy;her tests are easy if you applied the procedures that she advised you to follow.
She is very fair and you will actually learn something in her class! You will like her.
Teacher was very fair with the class projects tests are multiple choice and she also gives very effective study guides
Great Professor. Very caring. Helps you to do well in the class.
She's great!I really enjoyed her class. Very organized,explainatory, and helpful. If you do your assignment and read the assigned chapters for the tests, you will definitely pass the class. She is a very good and fair professor
Prof. Smith, > Thank you for the wonderful experience you allowed me to have in >your class this summer. Simply wanted to say thank you for caring about >the student body. I learned alot in your class, and hope to have >another class with you very soon.
great professor and very easy class. do not even need to buy the book b/c the notes are enought to get anyone who wants an A in the class.
I have never had so much FUN in a class before. Patty can kick it and is very knowledgable. She's also VERY available for outside help -- you just have to go ask her. She works her ass off and still manages to be in her office whenever you need her. Gr
I hate being in this class.She is so unorganized and the class just seems like a waste of time to be there..i dread going to her class every week.I went into that class hoping to learn something,and use it towards my life..that doesnt seem like its gonna happen.DONT TAKE HER IF YOU WANT TO REALLY LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION!
The Best. Love her. She is funnny and I think she smokes on her spare time. Nothing not to like. Her classes are great
The BEST teacher at VCC!! She makes science so much fun. She is a really funny teacher, and her work is not too hard. Experimenting with a new form of teaching class that totally rocks. DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!
Supercool teacher with a passion for the subject. Made every class interesting and totally speaks her mind. All tests were MC and projects are not really hard either. I can absolutely recommend her.
Awesome professor. Very funny and makes science interesting. Very liberal when it comes to making class decisions and accepting late HW. One of my Fav's!
great professor! every class was interesting, she is very fair and allows group tests and take home tests. made every class fun. she gives notes and thats excatly whats on the tests. i wish she taught A&P. i definitely recommend her!!
Sweetest, coolest professor you'll ever have. 4 easy HW assignments throughout the semester which she goes over the day you have to hand them in and 6 multiple choice tests (tricky questions), 2 were in groups and 1 was take-home. Take this class!
The class was very easy. As long as you study the notes given in class you'll be fine. She likes to swtich things around every semester so she doesnt have a set way of teaching her class. This past semester the class didnt need the book and the tests were taken in groups, individually, take home, with a partner, etc.Only 1 project to do! Take HER!
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Absolutely brilliant professor! Take her class! She is incredibly funny, very helpful and approachable. Grades incredibly fair. Only a few HW assignments, tests are all Multiple Choice. She even allows group tests and take homes. She makes the class interesting. Honestly, she will change your life! Trust me, you will not regret taking her class.
Great Professor. Very caring and understanding. Tries to help the students to succeed. if she sees you trying she will help you.
Greatest bio teacher! You don't even have to think twice about taking her. She is very helpful, understanding, cool, and fair. She is great!!!!!!!!!
I would absolutely NEVER suggest this professor to any student especially if you are interested in a medical field. I have basically learned nothing from her. I don't think that she is even qualified to be a teacher, it seems she doesn't even know the material. Her class is a waste of your time and money, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!!
Wonderful teacher, very witty and humerous. Some take-home tests, homework is discussed in-class and usually takes only a few minutes to complete. Her field trips are fun, and she usually accomodate your schedule.
Fieldtrips are fun, and she offers them on multiple days to accomodate your schedule. Gives homework, but most of it will be done in class and only counts for study purposes. Awesome teacher, and very very sweet. You will learn much about Florida environments.
Pat is an awful teacher. She is so unorganized and unprofessional. She hardly is on time for class. Student please don't don't take this woman's class to save your life.
Smith was recommended to me by a friend, & when i took her, i was amazed. she's fun, humorous, and her classes dont add 2 much stress, but you still learn! take home tests, group tests, & even our exam was a take-home! u will not regret taking her class. =)
DO NOT TAKE THIS CRAZY TEACHER SHE NEEDS HELP
she was a funny little women! the class itself was fun, laid back, and easy. test are easy if you study for them, theres take home test, and the final was a project. the homework is minimal but its easy and it takes 10 maybe 15 min. overall it was a lot of fun and i learned a lot more than i thot i would.
this teacher was awesome... very easy, take her for everything you need if possible.
Dont listen to the bitter nutrition students who dont know what they are talking about!! First of all Prof Smith is an amazing lady; her teaching style is "right to the point" w/no extra junk. I have taken her TWICE b/c her class is easy & the tests are from the notes given in class. Would recommend her to anyone! Her Environ. class is also GREAT!
Prof. Smith is an amazing lady; her teaching style is "right to the point" w/no extra junk. I have taken her TWICE b/c her class is easy & the tests are from the notes given in class. She gives take-home tests, group tests & partner tests aside from the regular testing method (alone). Would recommend her to anyone! Her Environ. class is also GREAT!
Amazing professor. Recommend to anyone who just needs a science credit or even if you're a sci. major. Tests can be a little tricky, but it's practically a gimmy 'A'.
Great professor. Makes the lectures applicable to real life. She is very fair and gives the students opportunities to make decisions. Eg. Due date of some projects. I have learned a lot in her class. She dresses well.
I agree, Dr. Smith is an excellent professor. She has the students best interest in mind. All her tests were "take home. She introduced me to technology-Power point. students involvement make the classes more interesting. Take her!!
Amazing Profesor, great for anyone who just needs the class or even biology majors like myself. Tests are not easy but she prepares you so well for then its your own fault if you dont pass. She is really funny and keeps you entertained. Very understanding to the fact that not everyone loves the subject. The best teacher I have had in a long time!!!
Prof Smith is so awesome and so easy!! I learned a lot in her class and she has an awesome method of teaching. hw is minimal and the tests are so easy if you look over the notes/study guides. great class; I enjoyed it a lot.
Dr. Patricia is an exelent teacher. If you are study, there is no way you could fail this class. all her test are home take. However, she give two quizes in class, and they are not hard at all. I wish she was teaching other science classes. Take her believe me.
She was awesome.She is very nice, I learned how to use powerpoint in her class. She gave us take home tests. Some questions are tricky but her lectures are right from the book. I recommend her. I got an A and took her during the summer.
Very funny and witty professor. She knows her stuff and she keeps class interesting. Not a lot of homework but tests are a little difficult. If you study it shouldn't be hard though. I reccommend her to anyone.
Great teacher i actually learnt a lot in her class, her field trips are fun and i will definitely take her again.
Very fun and exciting class---You got to take this one. You will die laughing and learning all at the same time. Excellent Professor Dr. Patrica Smith
professor smith is amazing. i know so many people who have taken her twice for both of their science credits, including myself. you actually have fun learning in her class, & she offers extra credit as well. final exams are laid-back & not stressful like so many other classes. def take her. =]
she rocks. she understands what its like for college students and will work with you with any problems you might have, lots of take home tests too!
Best teacher ever! She is lots of fun, class is very interesting (and I hate science), she knows what she is talking about and she makes sure you understand the class.
I just finished taking her class and it was such a waste of time. she holds students accountable for work she never even told us to do, she's unorganized, she's hard to understand when she talks sometimes, her tests are hard and she makes them tricky. she was nice and the class was easy but it did nothing for me.
I took her biology class with lab and I honestly can not remember one thing that i learned. We barely had class and she was very unorganized. Her test are mostly take home but don't let that fool you. They are hard and tricky. Study her notes from class and read the book and you should do fine.
Shes great. As long as you take intrest in the material you'll be fine. The book is amzing and very handing during thos take home exams. Shes very funny and laid back (hippish). Staying after class for her help is always a goood idea. Labs are fun and easy to do. She great, take her.
Real easy professor straight to the point and easy grader.
She is the best teacher I've ever taken! So easy and fun! Field trips were early, but fun and she let us bring friends. Most of the tests were take home and were very easy. Take her if you can!
I don't know who rated this teacher as a easy,b/c she is not! She gives really hard trick question tests and half of the class is failing now. She is nice and very funny but thats about it! Good Luck!
I agree with the comment above! She is nice but her tests are extremely difficult! We have a test every week (in class), homework assigments, field trips and other assigments. Very overwhelming! If you are deep analytical think her, u should be ok. Im assuming half of my summer class are not.
Prof. Smith is awesome, but not for everyone. She gives you alot of work, simple and relative to books. Tests are hard but from her powerpoints, handouts and the book, Nothing tricky. Its the fasted paced class I've taken, but i love Florida and its very interesting. There is alot Extra Credit, and VERY educational mandatory 9am field trips :/
Good teacher, have to get used to personality.
She was funny and very helpful
What a great class! You will learn alot about Florida that you never knew. Field trips are great! Yes, her tests are tricky, just study the notes and READ what she assigns. Extra credit is available. Watching movies and writing summaries. You will need the points! I highly recommend this class for everyone! Save our State!
GREAT TEACHER AND INTERESTING CLASS. It was essentially an easy A as long as you put some effort in. The assignments were easy, however the tests are little tricky. 7 Tests, 2 HW Assignments, 1 Fieldtrip on your own and 1 Group Project. NO COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM. I recommend this teacher highly.
My favorite teacher so far at VCC!! She is so funny and loves the environment. She tells it like it is when it comes to people destroying the earth, but that's what we all need to hear! Easy, easy A class! I loved her and would take her again in a heartbeat!!
she is the worst teacher i have ever ever taken. she has no idea what she is talking about, she makes up stuff as she goes along. more than half of the class droped. she skips around in chapter. talks about the chapters whenever she feels like it. her tests are take home but they are extremley hard. nobody ever got a 100% in her all years teaching
She is a great teacher, but you have to work for your grade. She demands your own responsibility and expects you to put forth your best effort. She is very funny in class and keeps it from being boring.
Professor Smith has got to be 1 of the best professor @ VCC!! she is really cool, kinda acts like she our mom, down to earth. It's funny when you jear her talk like a college student, "Hey dude". If u hate science take her she will defin. make u love it. It's an easy "A" , if you put some effort. take her u won't regret it!!!
Take this class. She is really cool, knowledgeable, and flexible. TAKE HER!!!! Don't listen to the haters they are lazy!!! I have an "A" in her class. Her tests are TAKE HOME!!!!!!You will learn a lot. If you dont pass you are an IDIOT.
Dr. Smith is a very nice lady and students tend to give her a difficult time because they don't understand her "style" of teaching. Her tests are difficult even though they are take home, but they teach you a lot. She is quite frank and I liked her for that. Follow instructions and you'll ace this class w/o studying. ;)
Her class is easy as long as you hand everything in on time and attend class. Her tests are hard but they are all take home and you can work with others on them. She tends to contradict herself alot. She never learns your name.
As long as you hand in everything on time you will get a good grade. Her test are take home, there sometimes hard, just read the book and take notes. You will have to do a powerpoint presenation, she grade easy.
As long as you hand in everything on time you will get a good grade. Her test are take home, there sometimes hard, just read the book and take notes. You will have to do a powerpoint presenation, she grade easy.
really good professor and very knowledgeable fun class she is a very good teacher
Great professor.Very understanding of thstudents issues. Very helpful, Very knowledgeable. Keeps the class interesting. Exams are challenging but they are "Take home Test"
dont every take this teacher. she is crazy. she needs to be fiered. worst teacher i have ever had in my life. she made me hate coming to school. she has no idea what she talkin about. test are take home but extremley hard.
Proff Smith is an excellent teacher. Her point of views are halarious to listen to. She is an easy grader. Her tests Are all Take home, however there are alot of trick questions. But if u pay attention in class and read you'll do just fine.I think the majority of students get an A or a B =]
Dr.patricia Smith was very easy.As long as you hand in all your your work on time you will be just fine.All her test are take home, just pay very close attention in class and you will be fine.If i pass with an A then everyone can just make that effort.She was just great!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Smith is the Best Professor I ever had. i wish the class was longer.Great professor. Great sense of humor. Fabulous. Very understanding of students needs. If you try, she will work with you. Every teacher should be like her.
She a very good professor. nice,sweet, n fun! you'll learn alot.
she's the best profeesor! very helpful!!! I wish she was teaching another course.I miss her alot!
Funny teacher, work was pretty clear and easy if you pay attention. You dont have to stay on top on everything but its recommended if you want an "A." Everything is pretty much worth alot of your overall grade so try to score as high as possible. Take this teacher because she will fill you with knowledge and make learning about nutrition interestin
The experience was great!!! Didn't know that eating well was so important. . I know your suppose to have fiber now WOW didnt know.But i love it .... Peace
A very easy class. but... I dont think she is a good teacher, talks about anything but nutrition, a very disorganized lady. She has wrong answer key so its impossible to get 100% and she never discusses the answers from the tests, just gives u the results back. Overall a very easy class, everybody got As and Bs
EASY A!!!! SHE DOESN'T REMEMBER NO1 NAME!!! DAT A SHAME!!! TAKE HOME TEST!!! DATS DA BEST PART!! DON'T EVEN BARELY COME IN HER CLASS N SHE NEVER NOTICE. DIDN'T LEARN ANYTHING. NEVER GIVE NO1 A PERFECT SCORE.
Worst professor I ever had. She makes all these promises in the beginning and never goes through w what she says. We've never had any take home tests like she promised, they were all regular except for 1 partner. She is boring and thinks she is funny, but really isn't. Where do u people get that shes an easy A? Def not 7 hard unfair tests. TERRIBLE
Prof Smith is AMAZING! I really enjoyed her class. The tests are easy if you study for them. She makes learning about the environment fun, and since her class I've become more environmentally friendly. I highly recommend her!
Prof. Smith is really laid back. She reminds me of a hippie. Her tests are not easy, you need to review and study. She was very passive with attendance and gave plenty of extra credit. She's also very blunt and sarcastic. Overall, I enjoyed the class and found it surprisingly interesting.
Horrible. Made promises and never kept them. Talked rudely to students and thought she was funny. She WASN NOT FUNNY. she was the worst. dont take her.
well she was a really cool teacher she very leanient she can be rude sometimes but she is harmless!! you will use the book but only for notes and tests. all her tests are take home!! our whole class did the final together!! very nice teacher you'll love her!!
Professor Smith is a really nice lady. Her tests are take home, but they are not easy. You have to do a lot of projects, so if that isn't your thing don't take her. If you do all the assignments you should pass with no problem.
Ok stright up easy 'A'. Proff.smith uses a point system. you have open book tests, one easy presentation and a a project. Plus you get points for attendence. Take her..be a normal student and put moderate effort and you'll get a B..think a little and make out wit an 'A'. Easy grader. great teacher.
Easy class. Would recommend you just take the online class instead of wasting time going to her class. Goes over material on quizzes & test 2-3 weeks after exam. All of them are online. 3 projects, easy A for them. Snaps on those who ask too many questions about her course agenda..she thinks is clear, but not really too clear.
Nice lady. Funny. I found the tests to be difficult. Mostly C's and D's on them. Gives lots of extra credit opportunities so take them! Randomly takes attendance. Mostly notes the entire class and sometimes she'll pause for discussion. TAKE HER! :)
Prof. Smith is a great teacher! You don't need the book - she sends you outlines of notes and you fill in the blanks in class. Study the notes and you can ace the tests. Several take home tests. A few worksheets and a field trip required. Easy B, a little more effort and you'll get an A. And she's funny!
I liked her class a lot!. Very funny. You only takes notes during class. 6 tests. 2 projects. Easy "B" at least!
You teach yourself because you read the chapters, do the exam and she reviews it several weeks later. She's snapped at students for asking questions so I keep quiet and ask fellow students if I need help. She's not helpful. Extremely rude. She talks down to you as if you're below her.You can stroll in 30min late every day tho and she doesn't care.
read your book and do good on quizzes. You will do well if you do that.
Do the quizes and read the book doesn't know to much about technology so don't ask it is more like a self teaching class.
Prof. Smith is awsome. Her tests were easy as long as you do the work. This is college, you have to put forth some effort! I work full time with 12 hour days and have a family with small children and still managed an A! Take her, you'll learn alot and have fun.
I loved this teacher and my classmates where fun 2. I got a B in this class. She makes this topic extremely easy. Do well on the online test n u will pass. She reviews the reading weeks later. She rarely follows her syllabus n is sometimes angered @ questions. The class discussions r so fun no one cares though. U also get 2 eat @ end of semester.
This teacher is very rude do not take her on line nutrition does not answer email when she does it a almost a month later.Grades very hard
Mrs. Smith is awesome! Yes, she is sarcastic so if you take her class online you wont get her sense of humor and she doesnt like DUMB questions..Very straight to the point, if you participate in class she's willing to give you take home tests/final and barely any hw.
Please dont take this teacher for online class she is rude does not communicate with students gives a lot of work 12 quiz 25-62?3exams 100?no review.She make the class xhard
This class is extremely easy. If you get less than an A in it, you should seriously consider giving up college. If you get less than a B, chances are you are borderline retarded. Her lectures are interesting, tests are easy (several are take home), and there are multiple easy extra credit opportunities. Take this class.
Straight forward Professor does not believe in extra fluff which I like. Tests can be a little hard even if it is a take home. She is easy yet you will learn the subject well. I recomend her.
She's nice.There's a quiz every week.She doesn't really teach which makes it hard.you're on your own pretty much.Keep close track of all your points because she doesn't. What's great is if you take her, she doesn't let any of her students fail. So if you show her that you are trying, don't worry you'll pass.I thought I was going to fail,but got a B
Bio Class, good teacher. Tests can be hard if you don't put your all into it.she gives very a few take home tests. =) Which help your grades out a lot. =) HWs and Projects are nice and easy, just another bonus to help your grades. She is a lil wacky at times but its funny. I have taken her for Bio & Environmental.Good Professor!
Prof Smith is hilarious! Definitely a hippie, I really enjoyed her class. We had assigned seats which was weird, but it wasn't a huge deal. You have to actually show up to know whats going on, but she makes it easy to get an A. She's someone I would want to know outside of school setting.
shes cool and tells funny stories, a little bit of hw but her class is one that is all lectures and NOTES!. So study the notes and u'll do fine on the tests. If u get the notes u dont have to go to class, she has a 3 absence limit but all she does is pass around an attendence sheet so make friends with some1 and get them to sign u in when u miss.
okay not a good teacher at all... Test are a little hard have to make sure use book for tests... keep track of everything because she doesn't she is very lazy and I have no idea how she has a Dr. Never teaches the chapter that your testing on so I sat in class doing other homework and still walked out of class with an A... =-p
professor smith was awesome! she is a really laid back sarcastic lady who wants everyone to pass and makes her tests as easy as she possibly can. this is a class you won't dread going to. definitely recommend taking her 4 a science class, especially if science is not yr thing.
Total sweetheart. She is funny and interesting. If you are a lazy know it all, then skip her. She will not hold your hand nor should she. Her tests and quizzes are open book and online. Its a hybrid class. She will keep you in class for most of the time. Get over it. That's what you are paying her for. Get a study partner! Help each other
Dude, she's awesome. Funny as hell. Knows what she's doing. Class is mostly note taking/lectures. You have like 4 homework assignments, 2 projects, and a test every 2 weeks(some tests are take home). Final is open note. Doesn't take attendance, but if you miss a class or two, you get way behind. Take her! If you fail, your a new species of moron.
Very nice professor. She's very understanding with circumstances in personal life. Tests are hard, but if you study you will be fine.
wtf is wrong with u people, shes horrible, she dosent teach us anything, all she does is talk about stupid stuff she sees on news, ex: a guy who peed on a mt.dew bottle, what does that have to do with the class?
Wtf is right, she's probably the worst professor I've ever had. Although she has a good sense of humor, it's not enough to make the class enjoyable. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS IF YOU REQUIRE ANY SORT OF DIRECTIONS.
I don't understand why this professor got good ratings. She has a good sense of humor but it's very difficult to understand her. She's not clear with her directions.
She's REALLY cool. she has some killer loser jokes but becuz she cracks herself up... u laugh. ez tests if u study. dnt be shocked if u do bad on da 1st one; so not a shocker but study da notes. honestly 0dnt need da book unless u wanna do extra studyin but theres alwasy da library-borrow one! Take her. cool- cat!!
I clocked during 3 separate days, she uses 30% of the class time for useful info, the rest is pointless comments and belittling her students. She makes fun of anyone she can, she gives you bad information regarding deadlines, and argues with the class when we call her out. Terrible teacher, doesn't know what she's talking about.
She will not give a perfect score on anything. Do half the assignment and get a great score. Lazy!! Easy class to pass but hard to get an A. Make friends early in the class you will need them. Instructions are complicated to follow.
recommend anybody who want to have fun and learn.
This class turned out to be very easy. If you take tests as a group you will do fine, same goes for the quizes. I highly recommend you to take all WEB CT assignments together. They are almost always the same for everyone. She is from Jamaica so she will let you know what's on her mind, so be careful when talking while she does, lol! Easy A.
anyone leaving bad comments is just too cool for the room. She's really funny, and goes out of her way to relate pollution and global warming to her students, which she is really passionate about. Notes are well organized, but tests have some really tricky questions on them, so you have to apply what you learn. Great class!
This is a cool teacher take her she is very easy going and makes learning fun.
First test was take home. Got an 83!Thank God it was take home b/c i would have done worse in class! She is funny and not stupid but has no clue how to teach!This was for nutrition and when I found out she taught student success I almost peed my pants laughing! She is the most unorganized teacher I've had. Had to drop the course to keepGPA above3.5
her notes dont help at all her tests are like guessing games and she was a rude ****
Easiest science course ever! I took her for env. science and the tests are identical to the notes she gives. her examples are always funny and she does awesome projects. She is a really smart person and knows her stuff. You'd have to be retarded or a complete bum to fail her course. TAKE HER! One student got a 100% on the final!
Ok first of all, whoever says not to take her class cuz its too hard or whatever is a lazy lowlife. She is seriously the best. Her class is so easy to pass, you'd have to be borderline mentally retarded not to. All you do is copy notes and the test is based exactly off of her notes. No homework, a few fun projects and open note final. Take her!!
This teacher is the worst ever, she is unpredictible, she will tell you something today and change her mind next time you see her. You have to learn on your own. If you ask her a question she will respond " look it up in the book" or "can someone research it and bring it to next class for extra credit". She is a joke.I would not recommand her. RUN!
Patricia Smith is an awesome science teacher! She makes this class fasinating and fun. She has an outgoing and warm and friendly personality that makes you want to attend class everytime class meets. Most tests and done in groups and I passed her class with a B! LOVE HER!!!!
Patricia Smith is an awesome professor!!! She cares so much about her students. Her class was nice and simple, testing was done primarily in groups. She was a whole lot of fun and made Biology interesting. LOVED HER!!!!
Professor Smith's class is always entertaining. She's a bit crazy, but it helps keep things interesting. You'll have to take a ton of notes in her class and study them religiously to pass the tests, but other than that, she's a lot of fun. Occasional group work & projects, but mainly notes and lectures.
She is very professional,I loved her teaching technique she is always prepared.
Worst teacher by far. She goes exactly by the book, her test are hard and her class is boring. Would not recommend.
prof. smith is crazy you can tell that she was a rebel when she was younger. an awesome teacher really. takes alot of notes but is basically whats on the test. also she has a moto;everything is our fault and we are all going to die lol really fun TAKE HER
Prof Smith is a very kind woman, but disorganized as a teacher. Lectures are never finished by test time leaving you to figure out what, out of 6 chptrs at a time, will be on the test. Weekly quizzes on 3 chptrs ahead of what you are studying for on the exam. Way too much info at one time to really learn. I recommend finding another Prof.
No more,take home test..she has a attitude,rude...at the beginning i was like oh lord:-(But then i ended up with a C so:-)
Some people have Dr.Smith mixed up with another professor with the same name.It would be benificial to print out the modules and read through them while you are taking your online quizes.This course was challenging because of the work load, but if you read her syllabus you will do fine. STUDY CHAPTERS BEFORE TEST! Dr. Smith is really understanding
I took her for enviomental science. Used the textbook at lot in class. test are really hard so make sure to study. not a lot of homework. Group class projects are big parts of the grade. she is entertaining though.
Dr Smith is Crazy. Well that's a little harsh. She's fun but lazy. Her class isn't hard. She gives you an exact copy of the test online. You just have to memorize the answers. They are even in order.
The class is mostly note taking (which she provides, its filling in the blanks from a powerpoint in class), studyin the notes, and taking a test based off the notes. Attendance isnt mandatory, but if you miss a day, you miss A LOT. So as long as you show up, pay attention, and take notes Youll end up with an A. There's also a project at a zoo, easy
Easy Class! You DO have to study. But there are a million Extra Credit opportunities.
This class is challenging if you don't study. Shes not clear on everything but if you study the modules and read the book you should be fine.
GREAT Science Professor! Best I've Ever had! Her humor is a bit crude but besides that she is AWESOME! She gives you everything you need to know for your test and projects. if you follow her directions, show up to class and review your notes you'll do fine in her class. Textbook not necessary, like i said just study her notes. Would take again!
I took the honors, once a week class. Interesting subject, a lot of note taking, and KEEP your notes, you'll need them for the final. She let us use a reference book for the test, which helped! 3 projects, and 3 field trips (hiking and canoeing). Very nice lady. I got an A and would recommend!
AWESOME PROFESSOR. super funny, made the class super interesting. Only thing I did not like was the group project at the end. But if your okay with group projects take her class. She's also really funny. Kind of a hippie surfer chick.
She is really smart & has great points. The tests are HARD!! Make sure you read!!
This was my final semester at Valencia. Actually, today was my final day on campus and my final class exam. Professor Smith is by far the absolute best instructor I have ever had at VCC.(and I've had a few).If you want to truly learn, PLEASE take her. Your knowledge will far reach the classoom. I promise!~
BEST TEACHER EVER! She makes learning fun! I enjoyed coming to this class. She's hilarious and tells stuff how it is. Study the notes, stay off your phone, don't come late to class, and you're guaranteed an A !!!
One of the best professors Valencia College has. I will definitely be taking her again in the future.
Great,funny teacher and HOT ;) she will make sure you get the info and understand it I will take her again
She is so funny! lets you take test home sometimes, just make sure you study for her test and do the project and you will be good. gives tons of extra credit opportunities as well.
AMAAAAAZZZINNNGGG PROFESSOR! Her way of teaching is the best, notes printed beforehand so its easy to follow in class. she is toooo funny! Tests & other work were really good we got to use different sources like groups, partners, notecards, or take home sometimes. TAKE HER !!!!!!
Best professor to take for people who don't like science. Notes are fill in the blank and attendance isn't mandatory. Tests are either open note, take home, or group tests. No homework, 2 projects and tons of extra credit opportunities. She's also hilarious! You will learn a lot in this class and she makes boring topics interesting.
Nice. Clear. And to the point. Notes are fill in the blank and she lets you use a 3x5 notecard on the test and sometimes a partner. Very good professor.
Professor Smith is my absolute favorite teacher I've had while at Valencia. She is really cool, and knows how to get a laugh out of her students. Her lessons are very clear and precise and most tests were take-home. Her great sense of humor really made it more enjoyable while learning, as well as her great knowledge of the material.
She's nice and easy going. Majority of tests were take home. 2 super easy projects that she grades fairly. You can use your notes on the Final and we got to work with a partner on it! Super easy and interesting class, there's no reason why you shouldn't get an A.
Alas, Professor Patricia of East Campus retired at the end of 2014!! Oh noooo! Enjoyed her classes and learned much. She worked with you to help you learn the material and provided understandable notes. She made it real for the student, and told some great stories to accent the info in class. She will be missed!
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