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intimidating- very in control- but really fun. Lectures informative & interestin
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Scully is the genius!! Take her you won't regret it.. One of the greats at SJDC
no X-Files jokes.
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great teacher. Teaches well, good sense of humor. Very helpful. Stanford fans: don't take this class, she's a Berkeley fanatic!
Ah, Line ah' dot line. She's one of those teachers that is very energetic but can become an uber %&*#@ at a moment's notice. The class is worth taking however. No papers, just be prepared for endless powerpoint presentations and notes.
She is probably one of the best professors at Delta. She is always there to help you. Her class is not boring, like i had expected. She has a great sense of humor. Just make sure you're a Cal fan and you know the differenence between a monkey and an ape..
What can I say, I'm a Cal fan and she's a Cal fan. We got along fine. Her class is straightforward and she tests what she lectures on. Just don't wear anything red. (It's an evil color anyway).
she is a very good teacher and very fun. her tests are easy as long as u study her review sheet.
She is the BEST instructor at Delta College. She has a great sense of humor. I enjoyed every minute of her class.
Requires too many details, class is challenging and requires lots of studying.
She's a very entertaining teacher! She's worth the money you pay for the class. Entertaining stories, not a bore. I recommend taking her class.
highly recommended teacher for anthro1.
The tests are not clear to what she teaches. i don't get what she wants on those essay questions.
very baised on grading. I wrote out cheat cards for two, one for me and one for a friend. Wrote out exact same answer, maybe an and, or, is here and there difference...I got docked 5 pts. while he got full credit. Monkey lecture is the best.
Line dota linea? Knows her material very well, but speaks of her "significant other," mom, cats, and cal way too much. Great class for learning, but encourages her students to talk to her about contradictions in the bible. Phd @ cal,why teac
I'm a Creationist but I still enjoyed her class, though I disagree with evolutionary thought. I didn't like some of her comments but when serious she was pretty unbiased. Tests were fair (essay and MC) and lectures held your interest. Learned a lot!
Dr. Scully is one smart woman. great personality and awesome lectures.
"Clan of the Cal Bear."Lots of study to do well.Gives hints/review sheets for tests.Wants detail in essay answers.Humor in lectures,but serious about job."Unearthed" a new world for me.Loved those bones in lab! Recommend.
Professor Scully is amazing! I found her class interesting and clear. She is the reason I minored in Anthorpology! I high recommend her classes to anyone and everyone! :-)
LOVED the class!! Awesome teacher! You learn so much and she's a kick in the pants. Keeped things interesting. Very helpful with test and quizzes! Any one who complains because you have tos tudy and go to class..wel DUH!!! IT'S COLLEGE GET OVER IT!
She's so much fun. Goes overboard on the Cal stuff, though. ; )
shes awesome
Basically gives you the answers to all the questions
DR. SCULLY IS REALLY COOL. SHE DOES GIVE ALL THE ANSWERS TO THE TESTS, AND HINTS FOR THE QUIZZES. AS LONG AS YOU TAKE THE NOTES YOU WILL DO FINE.
Dr Scully is a cool teacher you will learn 2 things in that class Anthropology and about CAL... i mean her tests arent fun but hey life is never fun
She's wacked, but in a good way. She's different from other teachers, because she has a lot of enthusiasm and spunk to her personality. Don't think she's weird at all. Love her. And don't get freak out, just by looking at her book. Yep, it looks historically boring, but it's worth the time in the cl
She is a very good teacher with a lot of knowledge. She is so involved in what she does, she is starting to resemble the skeletons that she digs up.
A very cool teacher. She is very devoted to her work and can answer just about any question you have regarding physical anthropology. Her class never seemed to get boaring as she loves to talk about her favorite football team = CAL.
The best teacher I've ever had, the reason I'm majoring in Archaeology! She made going to lectures a treat, & although the material is difficult, she was VERY helpful and I enjoyed studying. Study & you will get a good grade. I took her for three classes and I'd take her for three more if I could!
She was a different teacher, but a really great one. Anthropology has all the potential to be a boring class, but this was one I looked forward to going to. She changed paces and all the notes were in her lectures, so if you show up and date your notes, you will get an A on the tests.
made a boring subject into something worth learning about. i've never missed a class. yes, she was that interesting! passes out good study guides and helps you if you need it. tells you what you need to know by telling you to highlight the certain keyword. i loved her. she's too cool.
Wow, that was one crazy lady but a good teacher. I only wish she would stop talking about CAL so much!
Funny and witty. Even though she was laid back and joked around, you still learned everything in a timely manner and were always aware of what was happening at Cal. Take her, she is worth the fees :)
A must take teacher. Took her summer school classes=a breeze! By the end you wont ever want to hear another word about Cal. She's incredibly funny and makes the material easily understandable. So laid back and I loved giving her a hard time for playing favorites (she dosen't by the way). Loves teaching and is fair, we need more teachers like her.
Dr. Scully is the best teacher I have ever had! Her organization and preparation when it comes to class are extremely helpful. If you take the notes and pay attention, you should have no problem getting a good grade. She is also very funny and makes the class entertaining. You can't help but love her. GO BEARZ!
crazy fun cal state bears fan
Dr. Scully is awesome.....do the work and it'll pay off!!!
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this lady is like the nisest and probably one of the easiest professors i have had at my time at delta so far she is hella nice and friendly with students while preparing before class which is so cool she gets their early so u aint gotta freeze ur ass off waitin for class like with some professors and lets not forget she is a crazy ass CAL bears fan and so ami so she kinda likes me haha
Learned so much from her, and about CAL. hehe lol. Well SHe was a great teacher and loves what she does, so it makes is easy to learn and go along the whole semster.
Fun class, really easy, great teacher...what more could you want!
She was awesome! I learned so much and she made the class very interesting...if you do the study guide and take notes you'll do fine, she is willing to answer and question and wants you to do well.
Scully is great teacher. she is cool to let use note cards for each test. make sure u do all the articles. and the good things is she drop 1 of ur lowest test. take her and u'll do fine. trust me
There is a total of 4 tests and 1 final. She drops one test. She lets you use 2 note cards on the tests making her easy. She makes anthropology interesting and easy to understand. IF you are taking anthropology, she is a must take.
SHE IS THE COOLEST EVER! SHE IS SUCH A GREAT AND FUNNY PERSON. HIGHLY RECOMMEND SCULLY TO EVERYONE WHO NEEDS OR WANTS TO TAKE ANTHRO. SHE IS VERY HELPFUL AND LOVES TO TELL STORIES.(THEY'RE FUNNY AND INTERESTING)
One of the best at Delta, Awsome personality! Great Teacher! Go Bearz Skully! woo hoo!
Dr. Scully is a very open-minded and seems to care grately about what she does. She corresponds well with students and offers many opportunities for students to get an easy A; although some students take unfair advantage of this. She doesn't let it go unnoticed. She will modestly point out in class if people have been cheating.
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One word. AWSOME! Okay, a little more than one. She's a great teacher, who knows what any anthropologist with a PhD should know. If she doesn't know, she'll find out for you. She loves Cal State, so if you have another college favorite, take this class just to tease her. Her non-official motto is "I'm paid to teach, so you're not bothering me."
Dr.Skully has helped me through a very tough semester. She is a wonderful teacher who I would recommend to anybody
I learned so much in this class and it was really easy too!!! she makes you stay interested!!! she is by far the best teacher on campus!!!!!!!!
Dr. Scully is a GREAT professor. She enjoys the subject she's teaches and she's EXTREMLY helpful! If you wanna attend Cal Berkeley, she's definitely the teacher to take, cause she knows all about it and she never stops talking about it! She's also well-educated, with a PhD from Berkeley!! TAKE HER...SHE'S AWESOME!!
Dr. Scully was my teacher & mentor back in 1991 and I have such high regards for her. She's an absolutely remarkable instructor and a wonderful person who really cares about her student. She was my inspiration in learning more about Archaeology! I only wish she rcvd perm. status at ARC! Nominate her for Best Teacher if there's an opportunity!
Great teacher!
DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS IF ANTHRO ISN'T YOUR THING. SHE'S NICE BUT, SHE NEEDS TO BE MORE THEN NICE TO MAKE THIS CLASS WORTH TAKING. YEAH ITS NOT HARD BUT IT WASN'T A SEMESTER I WANT TO REMEMBER. SORRY MRS. SCULLY
Skully is a phenomenal teacher, and was very clear in her explanations. If you hate corny jokes, however, be wary.
you must pay attention to her "cheap..this might be a short answer" copy everything on the slides..USE THE 3X5 INDEX CARD..IT WILL HELP YOU PASS THE TESTS.
I thought she was an awsome instructor. She gives a lot of hints in her lectures so pay attention and take notes. You shouldn't sign in your friends it could put her in a bad mood and she won't allocate extra credit points.
big cal fan. if u take all notes and take note of the "star by it highlite it, underline it's" and the "cheep cheeps" then squeeze all review questions on index card, u'll DEF. pass the class. she gives quiz "hints" which are actually the 5 questions for the quiz next day so just read the article and find the answers. i got a 100%
1. Shes a great person. Funny, friendly. Throws Berkley pictures in the slide shows. Asks questions on the test about Berkley (bonus points) 2. Her class is hard and requires A LOT of studying. She gives you so much information that its almost too much for a semester. Should figure out a way to teach so that she doesn't overwhelm students w/ info.
Dr. Scully is a funny teacher. Her class isn't complicated at all and she wants students to succeed. She's a good choice when picking a Bio Sci class.
She's a wonderful teacher. Go to class, take notes from the lectures and you'll do fine. She goes out of her way to help students do good on tests.
BEST TEACHER EVER! Lecture is pretty long so buy a recorder so you won't miss when she gives hints that's on her exams. She's very enthusiastic and makes you want to learn. She really helps a person and will not make you feel stupid for asking questions. She's also funny. Take this class if you need credits. I recommend her bigtime.
Dr. Scully is extremely nice. She is very, VERY helpful and concerned with her student's well being. She inserts humor very well and does an excellent job of ensuring information absorbtion before moving on. Her class was the best I've had in the past two years.
Scully is hands down one of these best teachers availible. This class is not easy but if you show up and take notes, you'll do fine on all the tests which come directly from lecture notes. I took every class she offers and I recommend all of them. This is the kind of teacher that will make you change your major to Anthro. TAKE THIS CLASS!
Great teacher, probably the best choice for those who need a Life Science class.
for lecture if u dont get an A, u are just lazy. she gives the questions for the quizes ahead of time and if its not on the study guide, ITS NOT ON THE TEST! plus you get a 3x5 card front and back for quizes and tests She knew her stuff and was entertaining In Lab hardest unit of my life but put in the time and she will give u all that u need 4an A
I took Prof. Scully for both Anthr 001 and 002. She is an excellent teacher. She will spend hours helping anyone who needs it. Really cares about her students and has a real passion for teaching. Simply the BEST.
This is absolutely one of the best professor at Delta. I honestly wish she taught ever class because then everything would make sense. She's really easy and you'll have to study a bit but the material is easy to follow and you feel good about actually learning something in juinor college. Take this class, she is absolutely without a question the be
Dont need the book if you go to class. she gives all the notes needed thru powerpoint lecture. she gives u the answers and questions to the quizes ahead of time. her review sheets are very helpful and she gives HUGE hints on the tests. take her, shes fun, loves CAL, and is easy to learn from. highly recommended.
I got A's in her classes, so I definately like her classes. I would not call her the best Prof at Delta but, she is very good at what she does.
Dr. Scully may or may not be the best professor at Delta. I don't know because I haven't taken every professor. She is, hands down, the BEST professor I have taken. She will help you during her office hours and gives hints to the tests and quizzes. Pay attention to the cheep cheeps and you will do well. I REALLY liked her and learned a lot. TY
Very down to earth. Easy going class. Lecture class can be difficult if you do not study or at least use your 3x5 card she allows you to use. You can pretty much pass the class if you absorb the review sheet she gives, everything on there is on the test, so you can't lose. Same goes for her Lab. Overall, she's awesome and is always there for you.
Take the lab with her but take the lecture with Otte. Trust me, that way you will find it even more interesting. Dr.Scully is cool, but I do not think she the best Prof I have ever taken.
------.--------- and the "cheep cheep" makes the class not taking super easy. One must study however to get an A in this class. Book is more of a secondary source to her lectures if anything else though.
she bird walks a lot
Shes a good teacher i only took anthro cause i had too she gives you hints on what's going to be on the test. If you go to the lecuture you really dont have to read the book You can use a 3x5 on tests i suggest taking both lad and lec it will make it alot more easier..lec a little harder you just have to put in the time to study.
Prof. Scully is great! I learned a lot from her lectures. All of the answers on the exams come from her lectures, so be sure to attend them. The lab class is slightly easier than the lecture. But I still recommend this course as well.
Fantastic teacher. I would recomend her for just about anyone. she will spend as much one on one time with you as nessesary. Tests are easy as you can use a notecard and the class overall is very easy. I missed almost 3 weeks of school towards the end and still got a B. but the ease of class does not lessen the learning. I learned so much from her!
She is the best! I took three of her classes last year because I enjoyed her style of teaching so much. You have to show up to class and study.. her classes are not very easy, but you'll learn a lot and the studying always pays off.
She is so cool and funny. Highly reccomend her. I took this teacher for 2 semseter. IF you take noted you well be fine,very clear about her lecture notes. attend class regularly,and you should do fine. You could a use note card for the quiz, exam,and final. Her enthusiasm is what makes this class interesting and fun to go to. She loves to teach.
Prof. Scully is amazing and very helpful. the textbook is not really needed at all. i didn't even read anything in mine. i received an A by going to class, taking notes, and just listening. all the tests are from her lecture, so going to class is much needed. i highly recommend this class!
She is a wonderful, tough instructor, however, I do encourage you to take her class, it will prepare you immensely for tough upper division classes. She challenged me beyond belief, I struggled at times and proudly earned an A. Don't be late, leave early, chat during class or text. She (rightfully) won't stand for it. Great sense of humor too!
The best teacher at Delta, her style makes you want to learn- take every class you can with her- she makes it easy to get a good grade
Dr. Scully is an amazing woman whose love for the subject really shows and affects the way she teaches. She truly wants everyone to succeed and welcomes any and all questions relating to her subject. Her personality and knowledge only help her teaching style. She's Awesome!
HER CLASS IS ONE OF THE HARDEST I'VE EVER TAKEN. SHE HAS SCARED ME FOR LIFE FROM TAKING ANY OTHER LAB CLASS. I HAVE HER FOR LEC & LAB AND SHE GIVES A LOT OF NOTES IN LEC. SHE TELLS YOU WHAT THE LONG ESSAY WILL BE ON, AND YOU HAVE SOME QUIZZES THAT ARE WORTH 10 POINTS. THE ONLY THING YOUR GRADE IS BASED ON IS THE EXAMS AND THE QUIZZES AND ONE WRITIN
Great Teacher! I didn't think the class was very hard. Many small quizzes and 3 big tests. (lowest score of the 3 dropped) One 3 pg. Essay. A LOT OF NOTE TAKING! No oral reports. She knows her subject and likes questions. Line Dot Line.. :D
she is very interested in her subject and is a huge cal fan.
Prior to her class i thought this kind of professor was "EXTINCT", her class is full of horable puns yet its still Fun. The material is overly covered.The way to get an A is simple. Copy all inclass notes & read the articles.Her test are right from the notes.On top of that she hits all short answers. She will bend over backwards 2 help hardworkers
The best Prof. at Delta
Very clear. Will repeat 1000 times over if you wanted (except she may bite after the 30th time). She'll bend over backwards just to help you because she loves this stuff. Some teachers will think you're inconveniencing them with questions, she'll actually go find an answer for you if she doesn't already know. ABSOLUTELY THE BEST AT DELTA!
As long as you attend lectures, take good notes,and study them,there is no reason not to pass with an A. Scully makes everything she teaches about clear and is always willing to help. I'm selling her custom edition book. ISBN #: 9780536080509. The bookstore sells it for $61.50. I'm asking for $40. E-mail me at: [email protected].
She is a teacher you wont be bored with. Tests are relatively easy, quizes depend on the textbook. I had one issue however. Her lecture outlines are hard to follow and organize. They are formatted oddly and you dont know where a topic should end or start. She does it from PowerPoint on her Mac.
Doctor Scully is awesome. Period.
the best teacher ive had at Delta!! seriously.. the lecture class is easy as long as your there to take the notes. the tests are exactly from the notes and you get to use a 3x5 card. one paper but its on a movie that you watch. LAB was a different story. it was harder, but still fun.. you definately need to study! and pay attention,on and 1 paper!
on the class list, it says "SCULLY, M." is this the same person?
Dr. Scully is the best teacher at delta hands down, she teaches you practically spoon feeds the test info to you she is awesome. I love the obsession she has with CAL. GO Bearz!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone who hates her is lame!!!!
Most certainly one of the best teachers I've had at Delta. Very passionate about the subject matter and very knowledgeable. I loved looking at all the skulls in the lab room and even though I was not taking the lab class Dr. Scully was kind enough to let me stay and look at the skulls and draw them. I can't wait to take the lab class!
as long as you take good notes and use a note card during each quiz and test you'll most definitely get an A! Scully is the best!
Best teacher at Delta by Far! She is very nice and she makes this class easy! As long as you come to class and take notes and take advantage of being able to use a note card on every test and quiz you will get an A!
A very funny teacher. I recommend her. Just attend class regularly and write down the notes. 'CHEEP CHEEP' She gives a lot of quizzes but are easy if you get the hints from her. She also drops three of the lowest quizzes and one of the tests.
The teacher is the best at delta she cheep cheeps (cough cough) during lecture to hint at possible multiple choice questions. The articles from the reader may be dull but she gives you hints for the quizes. She may be hard but that is to kepp the class fun and interesting I like th fact that she challenges me she makes learning fun. Study or fail!!
Dr. Scully is one of the funniest teachers I have ever had. She has some of the lamest jokes, but it's all right because she is so great. She tells you EXACTLY what's going to be on the test so if she coughs or cheeps then pay attention. She knows her stuff and she makes learning fun. She is a little scatterbrained, but that's why she's great!
I loved Scully! She was goofy and passionate and I would take her class again if I could. The tests aren't too difficult if you study and there are a lot of notes. But if you pay attention, you'll do fine
She's great! Makes learning fun, even though memorizing all the information was hard, scully makes it easier on you! Would love to take her again.
She is old and full of energy! Oh, and very helpful too! She makes the subject interesting by throwing in a couple of (lame) jokes. Make flashcards, take pictures of the lab specimens, and memorize EVERY single bit of information on them!
Dr.Schully has a huge ego she makes you feel inferior when talking to her just because she went to Berkley. Im not one to care about that but having a one on one conversation made me realize what a snob she really is. She acts like a totally different person than in her lecture you think shes nice, but really snobby. But take the class and make the
Dr. Scully is among one of the best instructors on the campus. She offers clear and concise information. Tests are easy if you use the index cards; notes are a bit unconventional, but you get used to them; it is always moving and illuminating to learn about our evolution. I regret that these words do not do justice to this exceptional professor.
Dr. Scully is a great, funny teacher. She is really helpful when you ask for help. Tests are easy if you really really study. Overall just put some time and effort and you'll be guaranteed to pass the class.
She is hands down the best teacher on campus! She makes class fun & loves CAL(GO BEARZ) She has lots of energy, & a desire to see you succeed. She is willing to help students outside of class, & also willing to help students with 4 year university and college applications!the class is worth taking and is advisable to take Lab and Lecture together.
PLEASE ..PLEASE DONT TAKE HER. BIAS. HARD TO UNDERSTAND. NO EXTRA CREDIT. NO HOMEWORK. SHE DON'T TEACH THE CONCEPTS BUT JUST EXPECTS YOUR TO MEMORIZE IT WORD BY WORD.HER CLASS IS BASED ON HER SLIDES , WHICH IS QUITE LAME.
she is sooooooo worst.....always talking about berkely...n all dat which is pointless...makes fun of students during lectures....she does not passes any HW....her class is based on TEST AND QUIZZES....if u wanna pass the class "don't take scully" "go bears"
She really knows her stuff, unlike some of the teachers here at Delta. Her quizzes aren't really hard; they're really easy if you actually pay attention and don't miss a day. She gives a lot of hints *cheep cheep* during the lecture as to what questions will be on the test. Also, its adorable how she tries to be funny. She can be at times.
She actually loves what she teaches. A study guide is given way before each test and she hints at what you need to know in her lectures. She lets you bring a note card to test and quizzes. She actually wants you to learn and WILL help you. ATTEND CLASS. Not an easy class but study and listen to her "CHIP CHIPS"
Took her class this semester and she is a wonderful teacher. I wish i could take her again. Class is based on quizzes and tests and one paper. Pretty easy class. If you take this class DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! because i did and it was a waste, we never used it ,only on one quiz.
Scully is a GREAT teacher. She cracks a lot of jokes that are not always funny, but she makes her lessons interesting. You can't miss class and as long as you pay attention and take notes you will pass. Don't let the other reviews scare you off, she only makes fun of people who text, talk, or leave during class. DO NOT LEAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF CLASS.
The comments that rate her as poor make me laugh. Seriously, if you want to be successful and if you actually study and work, you will pass her class with an easy B at least. Read the books, follow the powerpoints and take notes, ATTEND the class (extra credit awarded) or warn if you can't and ask if you need help. Take her class, and "go bears!".
She is such a great teacher! I loved her class because she made it interesting and also because I actually learned in that class! She loves what she does and knows what she is talking about! She lets your drop a test, I have the book and Im trying to sell it TXT or call 209 639 4626
Cool professor. This course does requires a lot of memorization but the teacher lets you know what to expect on the test. In fact, hands out study guide really early before each test. She's really helpful and doesn't mind answering questions.
I took scully since I could not get into dolan's lab, and things started out fine. Scully was laid back at first, but it quickly got annoying. She is always making jokes and talking about her personal life. I had to drop this class because everything was a joke to her. I enrolled in dolan the next semester and enjoyed that class much more
she gives out a lot of quizzes but their simple if you done your reading, her tests are pretty simple and she let you use 1 3x5 notecard back and front for test. ATTEND CLASS, she give out chunk load of info in class that on her test and she tries to crack jokes as well during lecture, dont need textbook if you go to class everyday to take notes
Scully-Linder was an awesome teacher! Very helpful and truly wants her students to succeed. The material is alot to learn but once you grasp on you'll be fine. STUDY!
Dr. Scully is a mentor and friend, one of the best instructors I've ever had.
One of the best at Delta. Super funny and loves her job. Go Bears!!!
Scully Linder is just about my favorite damn teacher at SJDC! Half way in I had an F because I suck at biology. After that its all monkeys and primates and I got a B. She let me come in and quiz & question me. I would not have passed if not for her help. Period! She loves her job & wants you to succeed! She also has a great sense of humor. AWESOME!
You have to attend class and you MUST be ON TIME. She will lock the door. This teacher is straight forward, she gives clear review questions at the begin of the unit which will be on the test. She gives hints for the quizes and extra credit oppurtunities for random days which she checks attendance. Her notes are easy to understand. I recommend her!
Professor Scully-Linder is quirky, fun, entertaining and is crazy about Cal! Take this class and you'll know what I mean. Attendance is mandatory, you MUST be on time or she'll lock you out! She's a fair grader - take good notes, tests are based on her lectures. Love her energy! She's amazing!
Highly recommend this teacher. The only home assignments are the quizzes which are super easy. The tests are really easy and she allows a notecard for every test . I have never used the book, you don't even need to buy it !
One of the best professors at Delta! You have to go to class and take notes. The lectures aren't boring at all. She keeps you interested in the topic. Lots of information but she gives you a review sheet for the tests so its all about memorization. Take home quizzes are easy. She really has a passion for teaching and great attitude. GO BEARS!
Great teacher with great attitude and cheerfulness. She explains and gives you all the material you need to pass. She is all around an amazing teacher and I would suggest taking her class!
Great class. It was well-organized, informative, and relatively easy. As long as you have all the notes and do the study guides then the tests are easy. There are four tests and one research paper (relatively hard) and tiny quizzes. Dr. Linder is really helpful and enthusiastic about her subject. Overall, I recommend this class to anyone.
This class is great and a bit harder than her lecture class. There are about three tests, in-class practice quizzes (don't count for anything) and one paper. It has a lot of terms and memorization but overall, it has been easy as long as you study for tests.
Ive taken over 200 units from 4 different colleges/universities and her style of teaching has been one of my favorites.I think all classes should be taught/structured the way she does her's. Actually got me interested in a subject that I had no interest in prior to taking her class.
I LOVE Dr. Scully-Linder. She's hands down one of the best teachers at Delta. She's always willing to help if you ask for it. Lab was tough but she always gave enough time for the tests, gave us study time in class. She's a great teacher that loves the subject she's teaching, not to mention she's pretty funny. I got A's in both!
I loved Dr. Scully! I never looked at the clock in her class. She loves corny jokes and likes questions. Don't talk or interrupt her lecture! The test material is clear and easy if you study. Everything on the test is from lecture notes. She's enthusiastic and loves it when you laugh at her jokes. I would definitely take a class with her again!
Very clear about what will be on exams. Clear expectations. Interesting lectures but not the best with technology, if the computer is not working or a vid must be played it can be a bit stressful.
GRATE professor! Her lectures are clear, insightfuland, and funny. The homework is easy if you do it right and actually read. She only assigned one essay. As long as you show up, pay atention, and do your homework the tests are a piece of cake. Shes helpful, clear, and just overall a great professor.
The textbook isn't required. I bought mine for the class and I didn't open it once. She refers to it a few times, but her lectures are thorough and clear that you don't need it to understand things. The lectures are very important because it's basically her giving the answers to the test and study guide. She's a very easy grader.
I have Scully-Linder for Anthro 2 and 2L, and she is so helpful. Before we start lecture for each unit, we are given a review sheet, and during lecture she tells us specifically what number on the review sheet the information corresponds to. In Lab, we are given time for self-study with the bones, and she comes around to check our understanding.
Scully is chill. She loves CAL, be ready for her lame jokes. Tough tough grader! Drops lowest test, which is nice. Each test has about 25 multiple choice & anywhere from 2-3 essay questions & 4 short answer questions. I would suggest staying after class to clarify what she is looking for specifically for the essay questions.
If you need Anthr2, take Scully-Linder, best professor hands down! She is charismatic, funny and makes lectures fun and engaging. Her exams aren't too bad if you dedicate the time necessary to study. She is a bit of a tough grader and is strict with attendance, BE ON TIME! literally gives away all exam questions just listen for the chirps. Go Bears
It's really not that difficult. She lets you use a notecard on ALL the tests. She gives you a study guide for each test and then gives you the answers during the lecture, so make sure you have a friend of you miss. You have ONE big paper. She's hilarious and always incorporates "Cal State" into lectures.
Professor Scully Linder is an absolute "Saint"!! She does not want you to fail her course and will do whatever it takes to assist you with passing!! I was failing this course until she started assisting me with passing. I finally passed with a "B". Unbelievable!!
Dr. Scully-Linder is the BEST professor! If you need help, she's there to help you in anyway. You can miss 2-3 classes, I wouldn't miss more than that. She gives study guides for the 4 tests and drops one of the lowest scores, allows 1 notecard for the tests(BE SURE TO STUDY!). Theres only 13 homework assignments, the textbook isn't required/needed
This will be the hardest 1 unit that you'll ever earn but if you review the study guide and use class time to have her quiz you on the material, you'll pass with a breeze! There are only four tests(3 worth 100 pts. & 1 worth 40 pts.). She offers 10 pts extra credit on all of them and there's one essay, the primate report, where you go to the zoo.
Bruh! She talks for like 10 hours every class period and its soooooo boring. However she is very informative and tends to give u hints regarding upcoming test
She is a great teacher, but her test and finals are really hard. She base tests on at least 4-5 chapters which there is a lot of studying to do and unceasary because tests are mostly base on important parts that she picks from the notes only. Don't take her unless your willing to study REALLY hard. This class was is really a struggle
She is very strict about showing up on time, and will lock the door and ignore knocks once class starts. If you memorize the parts of her lectures she tells you to memorize you will pass with an A. No independent thought needed for this class at all. She does assign a research paper but her standards are quite low. My paper was bad and I got an A.
Expect a regular 3-unit class workload. Mostly you're just memorizing stuff but there's a lot to memorize. There's also a required primate report where you have to go to a zoo and write about the primates. She scheduled a class trip (transportation not provided) to the Sac Zoo which was a lot of fun. If you have a good memory you should get an A.
There was 1 paper, 4 tests including final (1 drop), 15 take home article quizzes, and 1 pop quiz. Unnecessarily difficult given the subject matter. Lectures were also super boring and there is a lot of memorization, probably about 10+ pages of notes front and back for each test. Don't take this class unless you have to, definitely wasn't worth it.
This class was rather hard,but I did earn a passing grade after all. Dr. Scully -Linder will give you help and clarification . There were 13 articles counted as quizzes in the syllabus, 4 Exams on notes, 1 was dropped and the final was Exam 4. She considers herself mean but is really nice and will do anything to see her students succeed .
Prepare to hear some of the funniest lame jokes known to delta studen including: "D'oh! Chocolate donut!", "Biology braniacs, sit on your hands!", "Don't get your panties in a bunch!", and "50 lashes with a whip noodle!" . Besides that, scully-linder is a really warm and caring professor. Her tests are based from notes so be there or have a buddy.
She is an amazing professor and I love the way she teaches. She tells you exactly what you need to know for tests and gives precise direction which I really like. The curriculum is hard sometimes but I have taken her for two different classes now and if I needed another class that she taught I definitely would take her again!
First off very funny and good overall as a person. However, as a teacher I wouldn't recommend unless you're taking the lab as well. All homeworks are from a small paperback book with perforated pages and if you don't have that book you won't pass. On the free response questions be as detailed as possible because leaving out 1 word can make it wrong
This is the most boring class I have ever taken in my whole life. Please do not take this class, the high rating fooled me for sure. Her lectures are complete nonsense and you have one essay that she takes off 30% if you don't have in text citations.
Don't take her! She makes you write so many notes and her tests are not easy. She is a tough grader and she expects you to know EVERYTHING from the course.
Do not take her. Heavy lecture, it's a really hard class.
Professor Scully was awesome! She is so passionate about anthro and archeology, so it's kinda fun to hear her talk during lecture and lab. She loves questions, so never be afraid to ask. Yes, this class was difficult but if you do the work and study, you will pass.
This was such a hard class! She was too strict and talked on and on and on. Her lectures were very dry and although she seemed to love her subject, she didn't care much of how it was presented to her students. If you were one word off then all your effort was for nothing.
This class was extremely lecture heavy and objectively boring. She does powerpoint lectures that are confusing to copy down and keep track of where you're at. The tests were not too bad, but her grading was harsh for the essay. If you're looking for a life science csu g. ed course, hold your nose and take this class.
Her class is very clear and to the point. Listen to her when she talks she will tell you what you need to know for the test and the secret to her class is to follow the study guide that she provides, its like having a copy of the test, She will help you with anything. Take her great teacher
Been in her class for a month now. she went to Berkeley and brags about it all the time, but her power points were made by a first grader. I don't think she knows how to use it, she clicks enter in the beginning of a sentence so random words are capitalized they're so unorganized and messy. She's great at explaining but not at making power points
Cheap books/workbooks. Really nice and enjoyable teacher, but if you're gonna take the Lab class, then be prepared for a workload and I hope you have good memory. It's very difficult to remember 100+ terms and having to identify which part of the body it is. I'm not over exaggerating either. Only one month in and it's stressing, upcoming test.
This is lecture-heavy, but the study guides tell you exactly what's on the test. Scully-Linder really cares about the subject matter; while her slide shows aren't the best, the way you'll understand is by actually listening, not just copying down what's there. Kind, funny, accessible, and gives so much extra credit during tests. Minimal homework!
Not gonna lie, this lab requires a lot of memorization (skeleton, processes, etc.), but she gives a clear expectation of what she wants. Lots of class time to study the bones/ask her or her lab assistants a ton of questions! The lab manual serves as the textbook, and it's easy to follow along with. Be prepared to review outside of class too.
She won't accept your homework if you are late by minutes after she collects it. She went to berekely but her powerpoints are absolutely horrible. She clicks enter in between her sentences & it trails off into the next slide as a TITLE? The entire class is powerpoints. Tests are based off your notes that you take off of her bad power points.
You don't need to take the lab to pass this class. You can take just the lecture class. All her tests are based off of her powerpoints and she also gives handouts telling you what is going to be on the test so all you really have to do is show up and take notes. There's not much homework and in all honest, you don't really have to read the textbook
Dr. Scully-Linder is a fantastic professor with an experienced voice in her lectures. She is an extremely passionate, funny, and witty educator with time for her students both current and past. I highly recommend this professor if you are looking to challenge yourself, commit and engage in the material.
Took her lecture and lab seperately. But absolutely love her class. She will be retiring soon. I highly recommend to take this course with her. You will find her humoring and very engaging. She loves what she is teaching and will help you no matter what. Don't miss lectures and do the work !
Dr. Scully-Linder is a brilliant Anthropologist with a wealth of experience and knowledge into the field. She has an amazing approach to lectures (the information is all relevant on tests) while simultaneously throwing in the occasional dad joke for good measure. She is extremely helpful to students who reach out to her. I highly recommend her!!
Scully is a great professor. If you can handle coming to class, lame dad jokes, and an enthusiastic bears fan you'll pass. The lecture was fairly easy just do the articles (super easy) and listen when she says something will be on the test. Lab requires more work but if you let her help you then you'll pass.
Absolutely love Scully. She's incredibly intelligent and she genuinely cares about her students and the subject. That being said - Her. Tests. Are. Really. Hard. If you want a decent grade, she will make you earn it - never think that you can pass her test without some serious studying. You need the article book - you don't need the textbook.
Dr. Scully is in my top 3 favorite professors here at Delta. She has a plethora of knowledge and covers everything you need to know. You get plenty of in-class study time if you don't skip class. Tests are very straight forward, clear cut copies of the study guide. Extra credit given on tests. You need the lab book, only $7. One of my fav classes.
I am glad I was not the only one who thought her PowerPoints were confusing!! You definitely don't need the textbook because she expects you to know all her PowerPoints word by word on the test. If you are off by a word, she will dock points. If you want to pass, make sure you memorize everything and are able to cram all the notes on a 3x5 card.
The way she structures and presents/conveys the curriculum is the most effective method that i encountered in my 8 years of higher education.
I wasnt the most studious in my college days ('94). 4 different community colleges, 2 universities, 8 changes of major, many hundreds of units. Of all my professors, her style of teaching/testing/grading was the best i encountered. Well structured and thought out, clear cut. My first change in major (to Anthro) was due to the interest she sparked!
I wasnt the most studious in my college days ('94). 4 diff. community colleges, 2 universities, 8 changes of major, many hundreds of units. Of all my professors, her style of teaching/testing/grading was the best i encountered. Well structured/thought out, clear cut. My first change in major (to Anthro) was due to the interest Dr. Scully sparked!
This professor fabricated a story to accuse me of plagiarism, saying that I copied my term paper from a student who previously took her course. When this was proven to be false, she gave me a low grade on my paper. She got defensive, did not apologize, and cited made up issues as justification. Don't take a professor that antagonizes her students.
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