4.8

Patricia Wren

Health Science - Oakland University

4.8
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

75

4

9

3

1

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What Students Say

The best professor I have had at OU (I'm a junior)

HS302 - 5.0 rating

Wren is the best professor I've had at OU, and I've had my share of amazing professors

HS302 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

53%

Textbook Required

87%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
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B (2)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 16 reported grades
A: 5
B: 2
A-: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
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Inspirational (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Tough Grader (1)
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Reviews (86)
5.0
1.0
HS201
Nov 6, 2006

GREAT PROFESSOR! super funny, very clear, very easy...could not ask for more! =)

5.0
2.0
EXS215
Nov 13, 2006

She's awesome, keeps the class interesting - gives the info you need and doesn't bore everyone with useless details...

5.0
1.0
EXS215
Nov 14, 2006

One of the best prof. I've ever had. Class very fun and interesting! NO homework, all you really have to do is show up and you'll get at least a 3.0. Don't need text at all. Sweetest, most genuine prof. that I've ever taken.

5.0
1.0
EXS215
Nov 17, 2006

One of the Best Professors OU is priveleged to have! Very easy and relaxing class, she is funny and down to earth. If she taught every subject, this university would be a much better place.

5.0
2.0
HS201
Dec 4, 2006

Great professor. Funny, easy going, and informative. She only taught the first part of class but that was my favorite part. She will make you laugh and make you learn.

5.0
2.0
WHP340
Dec 6, 2006

She was an awesome teacher! She keep the class interested, didn't assign useless homework, and was hilarious. I would take another class with her for sure.

5.0
2.0
EXS215
Dec 19, 2006

Class was pretty easy. The quizzes/exams are straight from the notes. Don't bother buying the book because if you go to class you will not need it. Overall, a very fair teacher. If you need just a 2 credit class this is the one to take. Nice lady and tells some funny stories. I enjoyed this class.

5.0
2.0
HS201
Jun 27, 2007

One of those rare clear as a bell teachers. Her section of this class was informative, inspiring and enjoyable. I would love to take another class with this prof.

5.0
1.0
HS201
Jul 24, 2007

Great attitude. I actually enjoyed going to class. I would recommend her to anyone and would love to take another class.

5.0
1.0
HS201
Oct 23, 2007

She is a great professor! She's really into the stuff, and it shows. She relates everything as it is, not trying to sugar coat anything. I can't wait to take another one of her classes next semester! Never used the book, all info covered in lectures. Your choice, good professor, no book. Or show up for easy tests with the book. Hands down, GO WREN!

5.0
1.0
HS201
Oct 27, 2007

I would definitely recommend her to anyone- she was hilarious, and she relates her Powerpoint lectures to everything, and loves what she teaches. All test material is covered in the lectures.

5.0
3.0
HS201
Nov 1, 2007

Loves to teach! All test material is covered in class, never uses books. Always willing to help, and clarify any questions you may have. She was funny, and easy going. I would recommend her

5.0
2.0
HS201
Nov 10, 2007

She is my favorite professor! She is a lot of fun and she makes the class really interesting. If every professor were like her, nobody would ever have to drop or fail a class again! She explains things so well, you don't really even have to study. She has a way of making it stick. I recommend her to EVERYBODY!! Absolutely awesome professor!

5.0
2.0
EXS215
Dec 12, 2007

A great prof. who is very helpful. I wish I would have had her for previous courses in the past.

5.0
2.0
HS202
Apr 1, 2008

This class was simple, nice teacher she clearly loves her job. Textbook not required to read, all tests are based on what she covers in class. she is humorous at times. EASY course, i would 100% take this professor again for another class. another plus is she usually lets out 20-30 minutes earlier every class period.

5.0
1.0
HS201
May 28, 2008

Grate Prof

5.0
2.0
HS202
Aug 4, 2008

Dr. Wren is a wonderful teacher. I think her class seems easier because she is such a great teacher. Time and time again I recall things she said in class in other classes. Her tests are not hard but they are no walk in the park either.

5.0
3.0
HS201
Oct 16, 2008

I love love loved her as my prof. It was a joined teaching class with her and Dr. Dibble she was a lot better than he was at making things clear and easy to understand. She'll make you laugh and talk about things in the most approachable manor. I loved the half with her.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Oct 28, 2008

The best teacher I have had at OU! She is entertaining and makes a 6:30 to 9:50 class go by so fast, plus she never keeps us that late. If you have the chance you should take her!

5.0
2.0
STRES4053
Nov 12, 2008

She makes the class very interesting. She is very thorough.

4.0
3.0
HS302
Dec 14, 2008

How in the world did Oakland University manage to land this jewel of an instructor? Clone her, quick!!! Give her tenure, quick!!!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Jan 6, 2009

The. Best. Ever. I was never bored once - she's very into the subject and finds ways to keep you interested... not to mention she's fricken hilarious. I went to every class and I 4.0'd easily - never even opened the book, she will literally GIVE you freebies if you go to class. So wonderful and helpful outside of class too - TAKE HER TAKE HER!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
HS201
Jan 9, 2009

She's super up beat and really fun to listen to. She goes through her slides slowly and you have to listen to her lectures, but they are entertaining and rarely dull. Our class had 200 but she still was really good about e-mailing back quickly to any questions and was always availible if you needed help. But it's a pretty easy class anyways.

4.0
2.0
HS202
Mar 16, 2009

Funny

5.0
1.0
HS302
Apr 9, 2009

AMAZING! such a good prof and tests are super easy. you will want to go to class!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Apr 24, 2009

Super cool. Great sense of humor, doesn't test you on statistics or numbers. You will enjoy her lectures! Very approachable- take her for as many classes as you can. No final- each test is 50 questions.

5.0
1.0
HS302
Jun 30, 2009

amazing! super fun and hilarious. she really gets you into the material and everything on the tests is discussed in class- you dont need to read the book. no final and tests are quite simple

5.0
1.0
HS201
Sep 17, 2009

She is awesome. it is my first year of college and I love going to her class. everyone in the class is always laughing cuz of how funny she is.I highly recommend her

5.0
4.0
HS302
Oct 28, 2009

I am not really happy with the high c percentage.Need 70% to get a C.Right now i am below that mark after first exam.

5.0
3.0
EXS215
Nov 23, 2009

AMAZING teacher! Very approachable, and easy to talk to. Makes class very interesting, and light-hearted. I would take a class again with her anytime.

5.0
1.0
HS302
May 28, 2010

Awesome professor!! I took her summer 2009 and absolutely loved her. She is so funny and just a great person. She makes the class interesting and fun, and she really cares about her students, and people in general. The class is not difficult. Study the notes you take in class. She doesn't make the exam any harder than it needs to be.

5.0
2.0
HTH200
Aug 11, 2010

Awesome !!!!!!!!!!! Enough said

5.0
2.0
HS201
Sep 23, 2010

Best teacher!!! love her! so funny and is straight to the point with her notes. very helpful !!! i would take her again if i could

4.0
2.0
HS302
Nov 18, 2010

Professor Wren is nice and SOMETIMES funny. Her class is painfully long to sit through. But its an easy grade.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Dec 22, 2010

Great Professor, Lectures are easy to understand and retain, she is an entertaining professor sometimes funny. Exams are very fair, exactly what she covers in class, won't try to trick you. Best professor I've had at Oakland.

5.0
2.0
HS201
Jan 9, 2011

Great professor, she makes attending class a lot of fun. If you take her notes off the slides, reading the book is unnecessary. Overall she make it an easy 3.7+

4.0
3.0
HS201
Mar 14, 2011

Best professor! Her class is really long but she makes it go by fast! She is super funny and accommodating to her students. Take her class, you will love it!

5.0
1.0
HS302
Mar 24, 2011

I loved Professor Wren!! She is so amussing which is good because the material you go over is very dry. She makes exams super straigh forward! TAKE HER! You will love her!

5.0
2.0
HS201
Apr 12, 2011

Dr. Wren is hilarious. Her class was really really long but it wasn't too painful to sit through because she was pretty entertaining. If you take notes from her slides you will do well on the exams and not even have to read the book.

5.0
1.0
HS201
Sep 28, 2011

My favorite class that I've ever had to date! Dr. Wren is very funny which makes what we learn much more interesting and memorable. She's very good with questions during and after class (tends to remember your name easy). Tests are based off of notes, book, and what she randomly says. Wish she taught all semester instead of split teacher class.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Nov 22, 2011

I love this professor. Attendance is not required except the first few days so she knows who to drop. Once there weren't a lot of people in class so she gave extra credit to those who were there. Go to class and you don't even have to study, plus, she's hilarious. I also took her for HS 201 and loved her so I took her again.

5.0
1.0
HS201
Nov 28, 2011

Super funny, easy class, interesting material, and extremely helpful!!

5.0
2.0
EXS215
Nov 29, 2011

BEST teacher I've ever had in my life. Endlessly helpful, positively hilarious and captivating, and will answer every single question. She wants you to pass. Attendance isn't mandatory. *I did not like how there were not many opportunities for points at all. Four or five labs and a final - thats it. No quizzes or practice tests. But SHE was awesome

5.0
2.0
EXS215
Dec 8, 2011

Best professor I have ever had. So much enthusiasm and positive energy. I will take every class she offers. She is not an easy grader, though, so don't think it's a blow-off class, but by no means is she unfair. I really learned a lot and all of the things she taught us will stick with me for life. GREAT CLASS AND PROF!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Apr 26, 2012

There's a lot of information to learn in this class, but Dr. Wren is phenomenal at teaching and getting the whole class involved in the topics. My favorite professor hands-down at OU. Had her for HS 201 and did very well also. Take her! (If you can even get into her class) She's in demand! :)

5.0
2.0
HS302
Aug 5, 2012

Amazing teacher! She makes the material fun and interesting and cuts straight to the point! Take notes and no need to buy the textbook :)

5.0
2.0
WRT160
Sep 14, 2012

BEST professor at Oakland!! Not only does she care about her class as a whole but she cares about each individual as well! She actually teaches, which is nice, and finds a way to keep it interesting too. Take her!!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Oct 26, 2012

I never thought I would look forward to an 8am-11:30am Friday morning class! Tests are fairly easy-If you go to class, take notes and listen to what she has to say. Book is not needed!! She's an amazing professor! I would take all of her classes, if possible

5.0
2.0
HS201
Nov 19, 2012

Great professor!! Very easy to approach, also a great sense of humor. Goes over the topics very clearly with powerpoints, does not use the book very much. Tests are easy and straight forward, does not try to trick you. If you are a Health Science major, definitely recommend Prof. Wren

5.0
2.0
HS302
Nov 25, 2012

Incredibly nice professor! Loved going to class because she presented the material in a very interesting way. Learned a lot. Highly recommend!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Dec 10, 2012

The most genuine, caring, and entertaining professor at Oakland. I had some health concerns come up during the semester and she was instantly supportive and helpful. She cares about not only your grade but most importantly your health. She is positive, spunky, and easy going which makes the class have little to no stress.FAVORITE PROF!!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Dec 27, 2012

She is quite possible my favorite professor at OU. Her lectures are clear and straight to the point. Although she does not post the slides online the exams come directly from her notes. Go to class and gain the experience and you will pass with flying colors. I had a dead battery right before the final, she simply said get here when you can!

5.0
1.0
HS301
Dec 30, 2012

Really awesome professor. She knows she has to talk a lot and keeps things interesting. Really wants you to do well. There is a note taking guide that goes with the text book. If you get that it has most of her power points in it which is helpful since she doesn't post hers.Strongly recommend her

5.0
1.0
HS302
Mar 30, 2013

Class material was common sense and could get boring, but the professor never was! Powerpoints were not on Moodle, so you have to go to class.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Apr 11, 2013

SUCH a great professor!! Inspires you to learn and really makes class interesting (even talking about how health care is dispersed among the U.S.). If you're studying health sciences - especially public health - she's probably one of the best I've had!

5.0
1.0
HS201HS302
Apr 26, 2013

She's an awesome professor! Very entertaining, very funny, and very approachable. Loves her job and her students. She is very knowledgeable! I would recommend her to any student!

5.0
1.0
HS302
Apr 26, 2013

One of my all-time favorite professors! She is absolutely amazing. Lectures are exactly whats on exams. I didn't even open the book and got a 3.7. TAKE HER!!!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Apr 30, 2013

Dr. Wren is by far one of the best teachers at OU. 2nd time in one of her classes. The text book is not needed but helpful. Be sure to attend class, tests are right off notes, and she lets you know whats important and whats not. Great sense of humor, so classes are fun to attend. She is also very helpful and understanding.

5.0
2.0
HS201
Aug 7, 2013

I love Professor Wren. We barely used the textbook except during the lab reports. All the tests are based off of the power points, so it's crucial to take good notes in class! Professor Wren is so helpful if you have any questions in class or by email. She makes her lectures memorable and so enjoyable. She is my favorite professor at OU

5.0
2.0
HS302
Dec 13, 2013

Best professor ever! Her classes are in high demand. 3 tests and a non cumulative final. Study, go to class and you will pass!

4.0
3.0
HS302
Dec 17, 2013

Dr. Wren is an amazing professor! I really enjoyed her class. The key to doing well on her exams are her lectures and powerpoints! Anything she says that aren't on slides are also pretty important. The book is good to have but she doesn't really follow it. All you need is just good notes from lecture to do well in the class! Highly recommend!

5.0
1.0
HS302
Jan 2, 2014

Great Professor, makes the class fun and interesting. extremely easy class, hard not to get a 4.0, however she plays a "trick" on her students on the first exam, she barely talks about experimental designs in class yet asks close to 15 questions on the exam, which through everyone off. all her other exams are easy and straight forward.

5.0
3.0
HS201
Grade: B-
Jul 11, 2014

Funny. Nice. Awesome. Tests are not easy but not too hard...fair. I am a business student and took this as a gen ed. Labs were super hard for me, but students in a science major seemed okay with it.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Dec 3, 2014

Awesome! She is so funny and entertaining, will definitely keep your attention. Go to lectures, take notes, study notes for exam and you will pass. Offers a little extra credit at end of semester. Don't really need the textbook. She will write you a letter of recommendation if you get a 3.5 or higher in her class!!!

4.0
3.0
HS302
Dec 7, 2014

Professor Wren is awesome!!! If I am able to take her in a different class I will. She is funny and try her best to keep you paying attention because the class was 3 12 hours but she does a good job. Her exams are not bad if you study. You must attend class or you will fail. Exams are off her notes and the extra comments she mentions in class.

5.0
3.0
HS201
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2014

Great professor, probably the best at oakland. she communicates her expectations very clearly, gives fair amount of work, and answers any and all questions that you might have for her. not a blow off, so you will still actually learn something, enjoy

5.0
3.0
HS302
Dec 11, 2014

Dr. Wren is the most amazing prof I've had at OU. Lectures were long, 3.5 hours on a Friday morning, but she made them interesting and I always looked forward to coming to her class. Take good notes, and study them religiously, and you will do well. She is amazing & always there to help. I hope to take her again.

5.0
2.0
WHPWGS325
Grade: A-
Sep 4, 2015

I took the class Issues in Women's Health as an elective. Dr. Wren is very inspirational and her lectures can be fun. She gives great feedback on papers and presentations, and isn't too hard of a grader. This class is awesome and I def recommend it to every female out there. You will leave that class a changed woman!

3.0
3.0
HS302
Grade: C
Dec 1, 2015

you have to pay attention in this class or you won't pass. she puts things in the exams that she doesn't go over in her class. there are only 4 exams so if you fail one you're kinda screwed. take pics of the power point slides and write them down because she doesn't post the lectures online.

5.0
2.0
HS301
Dec 4, 2015

She is honestly one of the best professors I've had at OU. She makes her expectations very clear and also makes her 3.5 hour lecture feel much shorter. Her tests are not hard if you put the time in and study. She won't post her notes on Moodle, so I recommend going to class because her slides are exactly what you need to know for exams.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

Great experience. Pay attention in class and take good notes and you should pass with flying colors.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2016

In order to pass this class, you must attend class and take thorough notes on her powerpoints, take extra notes on what she says in class & take pictures of graphs and write down what she says on it. Half of her material is based off the book, but need to go to class to pass! Her lectures were amazing, she is funny, & every enthusiastic! Loved her!

4.0
3.0
HS302
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2016

P. Wren is hilarious and super enthusiastic. Although its an easy class its not an easy 4.0. The material is easy, but the exams are a little challenging. She makes them kind of confusing and and sometimes a bit too long (one was 100 questions) But overall she is an amazing professor and tries to make the lectures fun. Attendance is MANDATORY.

5.0
4.0
HS302
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2016

Dr. Wren was really nice. She takes Public Health and made it fun to learn. Her tests are not easy and you have to attend class to know what you are being tested on. Made the class laugh at times and if you attend office hours and get at least a 3.5 she will write you a letter of recommendation. She inspired me to think of a career in Epidemiology!

5.0
3.0
HS302
Grade: B+
Mar 3, 2016

Prof Wren is absolutely amazing. I'm so sad that I am almost ready to graduate and won't get the chance to take another class from her. She makes all of the material interesting and really wants her students to succeed. A normally boring class was turned into one that I looked forward to going to. MUST GO TO CLASS TO PASS!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 25, 2016

The best professor I have had at OU (I'm a junior). She keeps the lectures interesting (adds humor), answers questions, and stockpiles you with information you will actually use. Her tests are straight forward; she will even tell you in lectures what not to focus on. That being said, GO TO CLASS. You'll enjoy yourself and get the grade!

5.0
1.0
HS302
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

I LOVE HER I WANT TO TAKE ALL OF HER CLASSES. Super passionate, very entertaining, inspirational. I love her and this course. Only 4 exams, and extra credit offered. Exams are very easy and straightforward. Powerpoints not posted on moodle so go to class. Didn't use the book.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Apr 14, 2016

I don't even have words for how incredible Dr. Wren is. She is one of few college professors who makes it clear how much she cares about all of her students. She is SO entertaining, so funny, and makes a 2 hour lecture feel like 5 minutes. Take one class in your college career with her or you will forever regret it.

5.0
2.0
HS302
Apr 21, 2016

Dr. Wren is the best professor I've had at OU, and I've had my share of amazing professors. She makes a potentially dull subject interesting and inspiring; she basically performs while she is teaching. It never felt like a 2 hour class with her. Her exams are straightforward if you study her lecture notes. You will not regret taking her classes.

5.0
3.0
WHPWGS325
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Wren is an amazing Professor and she cares a lot about her students. There are a few papers and a big project, but nothing too difficult. The lectures are awesome and beneficial on a personal level. She is without a doubt one of the best Professor's I've had at OU. Highly recommended!!!

5.0
2.0
WHPWGS325
Grade: A
Jul 5, 2016
Would take again

THIS. CLASS. Everyone should take this class. Dr. Wren is inspirational and the most caring professor I have ever had. She gives amazing feedback on papers and presentations, and her lectures and discussions are relevant and passionate. There aren't many assignments, just in-class papers, 1 big paper/presentation, and 1 exam. Attendance matters!

5.0
2.0
HS302
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Wren is one of the most caring and inspirational professors I have ever had. She has certainly boosted my interest in Public Health and has given me a lot of knowledge on the subject.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
HS201
Jul 23, 2017
Would take again

best professor ever

5.0
3.0
HHS200
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

She is a professor at u of m dearborn now. Her lectures are very detailed and inspiring. She recommends the book but you don't need it if you have all the powerpoint notes (you must come to class to write them down as she lectures, she doesn't upload them). Weekly online discussions that you must participate in. Overall an eyeopening class.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
HS201
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She was ok. Very good personality but not easy grader

Tough Grader
Respected
Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
PH2100
Grade: B+
May 4, 2021
Would take again

PH2100 with Dr. Wren was one of the most interesting classes I have taken. You get all the knowledge you need for the class from her lectures. There is a large semester-long group project that was hard to do online but it helped me connect to some of my classmates. I actually took on a Public Health major due to how she taught this class.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

53%

Textbook Required

87%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B (2)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 16 reported grades
A: 5
B: 2
A-: 2
B+: 2
Common Tags
Respected (3)
Gives good feedback (1)
Inspirational (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Tough Grader (1)
Get ready to read (1)
Participation matters (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.15 avg change
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

EXS215

5.0

(8)

WHP340

5.0

(1)

STRES4053

5.0

(1)

HTH200

5.0

(1)

WRT160

5.0

(1)
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HHS200

3.0

WHPWGS325

2.3

HS302

2.1

HS201

2.0

WHP340

2.0

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