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Patty is a great teacher! I highly recommend her class. She provides great reviews and makes the class a lot of fun!

Patty is AWESOME! She gives weekly homework assignments for EXTRA CREDIT, along with our lab manual work. All you have to do is do your homework & come to class ready to learn & work. It is VERY possible to get an A if you're willing to put in a little time outside of class. I give Patty 2 thumbs up & reccomend her to anyone!

Her first test was extremely hard, so she curved it. I find her to be hard but reasonable. If you go to talk to her during office hours, she works with you. She is very clear about what you need to know, but you are the one who must find the way to get it in your memory for the tests. She can be a little flipant;she is uncomfortable lecturing.

As my colleague friend told me, Patty is a rock star. I haven't met a professor yet who knows biology as well as Patty. Yes she is challenging. Yes she is a bit meticulous. If u want a good foundation for your future biology endeavors, definitely take her.If you r looking for the easy road, dont take her class.

Having Patti as an instructor is a love hate relationship. You'll love her lecture format yet, you'll hate her testing. Her test's aren't clear, quite confusing and she will not admit to making an error. No matter how incorret she is. She's very tough on reports, you;d think this was a 200 level english course as opposed to biology.

you slackers. can't handle a little work? you're not in highschool anymore. wilber is tough, but she's clear and enthusiastic. she reviews all the info every day and tells you exactly what's going to be on the exam. i admit that sometimes her questions are dodgy, but she always gives everybody a few extra points if we had a hard time with a test.

She is very difficult, but as long as you do ALL the work and study...she's fair. She does try and trip you up on test and quiz questions though so be careful! I liked her though.

I really liked her because she was very helpful when ever I had any questions. You do have to study but dont all professors expect that. She gives bonuses almost every week which is helpful. Try not to miss a class. Over all I think she is a great teacher and I would take her again if I could.

I like Patty I thought she was helpful and made this course more enlighting.... I enjoyed it!

Mrs. Wilber is a great teacher for lecture, she very animated and is very good at explaining all material. She was very helpful and was always available during office hours. I would take her class again.

This professor tests on what she teaches. There is not much assigned homework but you MUST study in order to get a good grade. Tests are difficult but she tends to curve the grades. Overall I learned a lot and enjoyed this class.

very helpful, great teacher if the student is interested in learning.

Patty was AWESOME! She was patient with the slower students in class and did a GREAT job explaining everything. TAKE HER CLASS!!

Ok yeah, this class is hard, but we are mostly premed so it dang well better be.We need to know our stuff if we are going to be doctors. Patty is awesome! Incredibly helpful, gives TONS of extra credit. All these other whiners just don't put in any effort. You will be challenged. But of course, its BIO not dance. I got a B, but best class EVER

Patty is very approachable, very helpful and funny. She does have a tendency to not really care whether or not you pass her tests...even if you are trying. But, I am going to pass the class and it was easier with the way she explained things.

I think that Patty is an excellent teacher. If you went in to see her during office hours she would go over the information until you understood. She was very helpful & friendly. She gives a few extra credit assignments which help out. Yeah, you had to work for it she doesn't just give it to you. But most teachers don?t give any. Highly Recommend.

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She is a good teacher and is very intelligent. She loves what she teaches and expects you to love it too. When she teaches she talks really fast and goes through the chapters just as fast. Her exams are hard and seem detailed oriented.

Teacher did not take attendance, and kept the pace reasonable, fast enough to keep you on your toes, but not overloading to cram all material in.

She is tough teacher.I barely passed her lecture class but did enjoy her.Her tests are tough but the finally is easy.She takes most of the questions verbatim off previous tests you have taken.Do all extra credit.She is helpful if you ask. Take the CSE attached for extra points toward your lecture grade!!! Shes awesome for LAB!!!

Shes nice teahces good but HARD ON EXAMS!

was a good teacher,, but you have to have the time to do all the work.

Wow. Very tough exams. Rough course if you take it with her. Too much essay writing for a Biology class... This class overwhelmed me, and my gpa is a 3.5... If you like a real challenge, take her course. She is a very nice lady, don't get me wrong, but WOW... tough tough tough. Seriously. Class n=requires EXTREME studying + some. And a tutor.

She is a nice instructor. The class is hard, but if you show up you will do well. There is a lot or work for very little points. She makes bonus points available. TAKE ADVANTAGE. Utilize her knowledge. Don't be afraid to ask her for help. If you do your lab paper early she will review it for you prior to it's due date and you will do well.

I absolutly love Patty. She is an excellent teacher. Her tests are a bit tricky, but if you really want to learn biology, this is the teacher you want to have. I'm not really sure why people complain about her, I have taken her 2 semesters in a row, and reccommend her to everyone.

Patty is a wonderful teacher, her lectures are entertaining and she has a great way of explaining the most complicated things. However, she requires attendance, essays, projects and a ton of effort. She was the best professor I've ever had.

Patty Wilbur is a hard teacher. Have no illusions. However, if you study hard, and PAY ATTENTION to what she wants, you WILL get a good grade. More importantly, you will know your stuff. She teaches good study habits, attention to detail, and imo, makes it interesting. I took her for biology and micro, and I'd take her again if I could.

Patty Wilber is the best teacher I've had at CNM. I absolutely recommend her! Her tests are a little tough, but I learned a great deal. She keeps the class interesting, she's funny and is great at explaining things! Obviously the lazy people give the bad ratings. Take her if you can! She's awesome!

She was extremely helpful and attentive. If you had questions she took the time to explain. Lots of work, don't miss a class, but she gives lots of bonus points! Will spend all the time with you that you need, and has a good sense of humor.

She is TOUGH! Does a lot of in class assignments so don't miss class. Her tests are TOUGH! Study a lot because she makes them tricky. Learned a lot, but this class really took the 2-4 hours a DAY to get a descent grade, and it was my first lower than A grade, EVER

She is very tough, but she really knows her stuff. If you want to actually learn from a class instead of just show up then shes the best. This is college not high school, time to take responsibility and study.

Best BIO teacher at CNM by far!!! The key to Micro lab with Patty is reading the TIPS she posts on Blackboard, doing the bonuses, and reviewing the previous lab the night before a quiz. Don't miss a class and ask her early about Dichotomous keys.

Patty is such a great teacher! She's super funny and really wants the best for her students. If you want an easy A, she's not the instructor to take. She makes sure your ready for next level Bio classes.

SHE IS HARD! She is always willing to help though and answers questions, but she gives a lot of assignments in and out of class. her tests are extremely tricky (eg. a,b,c,d...e-both a/c, f-both b/d or g-all of the above) It confuses you. She takes attendance and really expects you to study and know the material.

Very informative. She is funny and has a great way of teaching. Her tests are tricky but you can argue your answer on a test that she marked wrong. Lots of opportunities for points. I really liked her!

Patty is the most difficult teacher I have ever had. Regardless I learned the material in and out. People who say she wasnt clear obviously didnt apply themselves. Patty love when students go to her office hours. Her tests are hard and the questions are tricky but it was al covered in class. If you want to learn take Patty.

Super tough class. I was pushed out of my comfort zone, but I learned a lot. Class was fast paced, but if you commit and work hard you will do fine

This was my second term taking Dr. Wilber. (Bio 1410 and now Bio 2110&2192 A's in all 3) The difficulty of her class is relative, personally I find her classes to be exceptionally easy. This is mostly due to just how thoroughly she teaches a subject. If you paid attention, when you leave her class, you don't just know something you 'KNOW' it!

Great Teacher. Tough but fair, and very helpful!

Personally, I liked Patty a lot. Class was interesting and engaging. It was hard but it's Microbiology! It's not easy subject matter but it is manageable if you spend the time on it. She quizzes you before she lectures. This forces you to read ahead of time. I thought her teaching style was brilliant. I learned a great deal from her.

PATTY WAS REALLY A GREAT TEACHER, THE CLASS IS HELL. GOOD LUCK!

Loved this professor! She's super funny and really into what she's teaching. Spices up her lectures with anecdotal stories and interesting facts, and a goofy sense of humor. I wish she taught Patho II - I'd sign up in a heartbeat. Go to all lectures or have someone record for you - she tests on lecture material.

A&P is really hard but she tries to make it a bit easier. She is bubbly and it's easy to do well if you do your work.

I liked her class. She goes off of p.p's she does offer extra credit! It's important to take good notes and if you study you will pass her class. She was behind schedule but doesn't test on what she doesn't cover. I would take her again. She is also funny.

Professor Wilber was very clear in her teaching. You had to study and read the book, but she always had time for questions. I would recommend her to anyone taking biology courses. She is a great teacher.

Lecture is fun and interesting. Uses powerpoints and offers extra credit for discussions that the student bring up in class. Makes the lecture fun by telling stories. Great teacher.

Absolutely fantastic teacher! Dr. Wilber makes it very clear what topics she finds important and will ask test questions about. As an added bonus she has a great sense of humor. I highly recommend taking her.

This class was so much fun. Dr Wilber is funny and makes the class very interesting with her stories. You have to study but she is not terribly hard. You can ask her any question and if she doesn't know the answer, she will either find out and email it the same day or make it extra credit. Too bad she is not teaching Patho II

Patty is a great instructor. She will help you with all of your questions if you just ask! She also offers 5 extra credit opportunities, and reviews ALL of the quiz material before you take it. She doesn't test on anything that we don't do in lab. She also has a great sense of humor. She can be sarcastic, but she is still an awesome teacher.

Dr. Patty is great. The class material is hard, so it does require a lot of studying, but that's going to be true with any hard subject and teacher who actually wants you to succeed. Dr. Patty is funny, she's enthusiastic, and she is very clear about what material she thinks is important to know and what she will test on. She'll learn you good!!

Patty is a wonderful, enthusiastic teacher. If you are looking for an easy A her classes might not be for you, but if you want to learn, her classes are definitely the way to go. She is incredibly understanding and will help you as long as your request is reasonable. She is entirely responsible for sparking my new found love of science and school!

Expects students to study and know their material, which isn't unreasonable. Very difficult course, however, Dr. Wilbur was excellent at explaining the material as well as her expectations of your understanding. Quizzes were tough, but never covered unexpected material and helped with labs, tough midterm, and final unknown.

Dr. Wilber is a very tough grader. This was a lab so there was minimal lecturing. The lab manual is accessed online and is free, which is a bonus. She can be a little discombobulated at times but she knows her stuff. If you want to learn a lot, you will. If you want to barely get by, you probably will end up taking this course repeatedly.

Patricia is a tough grader for sure. She is big on spelling and grammar. A little difficult to understand because she speaks very quickly and mumbles but you will definitely learn. I would take her again, just make sure you have time to study.

Patty is so sweet and wonderful! Many reviews complained about things higher-level biology professors expects from you, such as proper grammar, spelling and nomenclature. Not an easy A but her grading is fair. Always proofread before turning anything in. I felt free to ask her questions when needed. Would love to take her again!

She likes what she does and expects her students to stay on top of the material. So if you ask a question that can be answered by looking at the lab manual she won't take a second look at you. She has a pleasant quirky personality, which is a rare find in the CNM bio/med departments. If you stay on top of your work and actually study you'll be fine

Shes a great professor. She is really bouncy and a little fast paced on lectures but she is a fair grader, offers extra credit, and shes pretty funny. Shes nice and easy to get along with, respect her and her class and she will respect you.

Dr Wilber is a great professor for this class. She expects you to show up and do the work, if you pay attention and prepare you'll do fine. Double checking your work is key so you don't lose points over errors that could have been corrected.

Professor Wilber was a great professor for me because she covered so much information and she was clearly passionate about microbiology. There were a lot of small homework assignments but the homework actually helped out a lot. She drops an exam and a few homework assignments. She talks a lot and gets test answers from her powerpoints.

Her online class really goes in-depth into biology and the material can sometimes be confusing, but she really cares about her students. My grade dropped from an A to a D because of family issues and instead of dropping me right away she talked with me and helped me pull it back up to an A. Such a nice person just be ready to know your stuff :)

Amazing lectures! She's quirky and passionate. You'll leave the room learning more than just the topic covered. She would drop assignments all the time just to get our grades up. Very homework heavy but it 100% helps you on the heavily weighed test, and she drops one test at that. You get to study the old exams and she recycles questions for final