2.3

Raji Subramaniam

Biology - Queensborough Community College

2.3
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
26%
Would Retake
102
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
2.3
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

26%

Would Retake

102

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

PLEASE DON'T TAKE HER CLASS

BI311 - 1.0 rating

She shouts and you are afraid to ask questions

BIO311 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

0%

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B-

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
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Grade Distribution
A(5)B(8)C(3)D(12)F(5)A-/B+(8)
Based on 63 reported grades
Not sure yet: 14
Drop/Withdrawal: 12
Rather not say: 8
B: 7
Common Tags
Tough grader (33)
Test heavy (28)
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
Get ready to read (9)
Lecture heavy (9)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Graded by few things (7)
Beware of pop quizzes (7)
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Ratings by Course

BI311LECT

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BIOLOGY

4.0

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BI115

4.0

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5.0

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4.2

Reviews (102)
5.0
1.0
BI201
Nov 19, 2005

I love her she is such a very nice, well spoken professor. She has answers to all your questions. There is never a dull moment in her class.Any one has to take biology 201, bio- 311 take her for both lab and lecture. Trust me you will never regret. But please study you have to.

4.0
3.0
BIO311
Dec 11, 2005

RAJI IS A NICE PROF LAB SHES GOOD. BUT LECTURE OMG HER 1ST EXAM IS FROM THE NOTES BUT AFTER THAT FORGET IT GOOD LUCK. AND HER NOTES ARE RIGHT FROM THE TEXT BOOK WORD FOR WORD. JUST NOT HER EXAMS. THEY DONT MATCH HER CLASS AVERAGE THIS SEMESTER WAS IN THE 60'S I REGRET TAKING HER FOR LECTURE NOT LAB!

5.0
2.0
BI311
Jan 7, 2006

SHE FELL DOWN FROM HEAVEN. EXAMS ARE FROM THE NOTES. TAKE TIME TO HELP STUDENTS

4.0
3.0
BI311LAB
May 12, 2006

She is a good professor for lab. I have no idea for lecture cuz I don't take her for lecture. There are 5 quizzes. NOthing gets dropped everything counts. Midterm and final lab practical. Quizzes based on notes, the intro in the lab manual of each experiment and on techniques. Final is cummulative. Have to study.

5.0
1.0
BI311LECT
Jul 22, 2006

SHE ROCKS!!! GOOD AND FAIR TEACHER. SHE IS SO PLEASANT AND VERY SMART. WONDERFUL CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT.. IF YOU DON'T DO WELL IT'S BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T STUDY OR PREPARE FOR HER EXAMS. SHE ROCKS!!!!

5.0
1.0
BIO201
Dec 22, 2006

Great professor! Very Pleasent...and Exams are very very fair..if you really study and understand the material..then guranteed A....Exams are very FAIR...and easy....Take her class....

2.0
4.0
BIO1002
Jul 11, 2007

I'm not sure if this is the same professor for Microbiology Lab but if it is be aware. I can't understnd her accent. That ***** gave me a C because I asked too many questions and I wasn't her favorite. She criticizes ppl if they don't read the lab manual THOUROUGHLY before coming to class and she is intimidating. My mistake!!

2.0
4.0
BI311
Aug 16, 2007

She isnt the best, and her tests are extremly hard. All I can say is read the text book its a must

4.0
4.0
BI311
Jul 15, 2008

Fantastic microbiology lecture professor who loves what she teaches, and it shows. Take good notes, read the textbook, ask questions, and you will do well.

3.0
5.0
BI311
Jan 27, 2009

This Teacher SUCKS....all her tests were confusing because they werent straight from her notes..and u must readd the textbook in order to pass...also if you read the textbook by the time u take her test ur confused bc it feels like she is pulling the questions out of NOWHERE....she was difficult and not very nice when it came to extra credit!!!!

2.0
5.0
BIO311
Apr 28, 2009

She should be reviewed. She is not fair.

3.0
5.0
BI311
Dec 2, 2009

Just do not take her for lecture. her Lab might be okay. but not for Lecture!!!her tests were so complicated. nothing straight from her note. almost everything was twisted. Her pronunciation and handwriting were not recognized. once again don`t take her.

1.0
5.0
BIO311
Oct 31, 2010

She is a HORRIBLE lab instructor!!! She gives horrible directions for lab. Her grading is all twisted, takes off points for no reason, extremely unfair!! DO NOT take her for Lab or Lecture Bio311. It's no wonder they don't have her teaching lecture anymore!! There's no point arguing with her about her fairness, she will not budge!!

1.0
5.0
BI201
Dec 22, 2010

She is ot only a terrible teacher, and mean, and has an accent, but HER EXAMS ARE RIDICULOUS. Who knows where the hell she pulls these questions out from. Its not from what your studying trust me. You think she'd test you on subject matters

5.0
1.0
BIO201
Nov 4, 2011

i took her 4 lab and she is easy to me. all u ave to do is read the text book and listen to her in class. also kno wat u did in the lab. i dnt kno y she got such bad comments bcz i think she is good.

4.0
4.0
BI201
Jun 2, 2012

Prof. Raji is an excellent and knowledgeable instructor. She is very interested in the success of her students. Her test are very fair and a combination of the lecture work and textbook material. Would definitely want to sit in her class again.

4.0
2.0
BIOLOGY
Oct 10, 2012

every bio prof in this school has to test from the book and not from their own notes so i dont know why theres so much whining about her notes...some of what she says in lecture helps you on the tests but please read the book because if you dont you're failing point blank period and she says that (or at least she said that in my class)

5.0
1.0
BI311
May 8, 2013

Great Professor. Very interesting class, she explained everything well and told us what was going to be on the test. Great professor and great class.

3.0
4.0
BI311LAB
May 11, 2013

her exams are not easy,but the material u need is in the lab manual. the last 2 labs were hell for me because i felt like i had to learn the material on my own. she takes points off if u don't do what you are told ex:not putting the microscope away properly,etc.. when she explains pay attention she speaks fast,but overall she's a good prof.

2.0
5.0
BI311
Nov 28, 2013

She is a horrible lab instructor specifically! Her grading isn't fair & u can CLEARLY see that btw, um talking about lab! Her lecture xm is HARD, & u have to read in detail! DON'T TAKE her for microb bio!

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Mar 26, 2014

This professor has a tactic on how she deals with her students how you beat her game is going all the way ahead of the class for IE: class is on chapter 1 you should be on chapter 5 , she is hard,but a good professor but her teaching doesn't match the exam she gives. she is tough and doesn't care if you stay or not don't question her,dont take her.

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 19, 2014

Her class is impossible unless you have prior knowledge in biology. If you plan on passing the test you HAVE to memorize the chapters 110%. No extra credit & going to her office hours are useless unless you're passing then you'll get recommend for internships. STAY AWAY unless you have prior knowledge in biology.

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Dec 10, 2014

Her tests have nothing to do with what she teaches in class. I studied for hours on end before the test and when I got the test I felt like I never opened a single book. I knew the material that was in my notes but the test was asking things completely different on all 5 tests

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Dec 23, 2014

Her lectures are super boring & irreverent to the test. She'll spend 15 - 30 mins talking about research she has done. Most of the lecture is just looking at pictures on PowerPoint and getting brief descriptions. There is no way to prepare for her test. Doesn't matter how much you study. You'll have no clue where she pulled these questions from.

4.0
4.0
BI201
Apr 29, 2015

This professor is there to help you! She has great office hours and doesn't mind staying later to help you. Her lectures are straight to the point and she doesn't give unnecessary information. Tests are HARD though, read text book and come prepared!

1.0
4.0
BI311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 5, 2015

I don't like to write things against people so this is all I am going to write. PLEASE DON'T TAKE HER CLASS.

3.0
4.0
BIO201
Nov 9, 2015

She is very loud and rude. Her exams are really hard and questions come from the book and other sources rather than her lectures. She does not give extra credit, nor drop the lowest grade. If you take lab with her she doesn't allow you to correct the lab report but gives you 10 extra points assignment.

3.0
4.0
BIO201LAB
Nov 16, 2015

shes tough and kinda confusing, I had lab with so the lab book is important. her quizzes seem easy but she grades tough.

5.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: B
Nov 18, 2015

She is a great teacher and very helpful. You just have to read ahead and be prepared to answer questions in class. Her tests are tough and she does not drop your lowest grade.

3.0
4.0
BI201LAB
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

Outside of the classroom, she's a very nice woman. Inside the classroom, BEWARE! Don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad review. She is a very tough teacher, tough grader, but she makes you get the work done. I admit, she's quite intimidating. But she means well!!! Would recommend her? Yes. But be ready to work your butt off!!!!

4.0
4.0
BI115
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2015

Dr. Subrumaniam is a very good professor. She is the kind of teacher that is strict because she wants you to understand the material.I can't believe how much the into to biology course helped me out for Bio 201. If you do good in her Bio 115, BIO 201 is basically a refresh. You definitely have to put in your part and study if you want to do good.

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 15, 2016

Horrible professor! She expects you to know everything. Her teaching style is horrible. She is rude! You have to be on time! Her exams are extremely hard! You better know the textbook like a pastor knows a bible DONT TAKE UNLESS YOU KNOW BIO!

4.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: B+
Feb 24, 2016

amazing professor if you really want to learn biology

1.0
5.0
BI201
May 13, 2016

Rushes through class. Lectures off of pictures. Does not upload power points. Does not give study guides. Tests are tough. No extra credit. Do not take her.

5.0
3.0
BI201
Grade: B
May 27, 2016
Would take again

Raji is a solid professor, her lectures are fairly simple and easy to understand although I feel she will occasionally oversimplify certain biological events and processes to the point where it begins to seem uninteresting. Personally, I am not a fan of the Cambell textbook so I didn't read much. Unfortunately because of this I only earned a B.

4.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: B
Nov 4, 2016
Would take again

Get ready to work for your grade,but if your willing to put in the time I promise you will actually learn bio not just memorize. She cares and will help if you care. She's always willing to help after class. I would take her again but if you're not a bio major skip and take an easy A. She is not!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
5.0
BI201BI115
Grade: C+
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took her for BI 115 and I got a C+. I took her again for BI 201 lab and I know she is very strict when she is scoring. You should know almost each word from the text book. You must show that you understand the class because she is one on the hardest proffesor. For lecture, she uses the book so it is really hard study from the text book.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIO115
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

At first I HATED her. I thought she was too hard and gave too many quizzes. But, she makes you work for your grade. If you don't study at home or attend class you will seriously be lost. I grew to appreciate her as a professor and her quizzes. They really helped me a lot and I was able to pass my tests. She'll always help when you ask. She is great

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
BIO115
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

When you first see her she's tough. She constantly reminds students that if you don't study or do hw, you will not pass. Which is totally true! She gives a lot of quizzes. But they help you out so much. Don't be intimidated. She's an amazing professor and just wants to see her students succeed. Glad to have been in her class

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
BIO311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Run! This professor made me shed tears from school, in the bus on my way home, and couple hours when I reached home. She shouts and you are afraid to ask questions. She has a strong accent which makes it difficult to understand sometimes. She doesn't have the skill for teaching. Take another professor! I beg you!

1.0
5.0
BI311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

very hasty and rushes through lessons

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
BI311
Dec 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

In my 17 years of being a student, this prof. might have been the least understandable to learn from. Rushes through the lab like its rush hour in midtown manhattan. There is a large volume of information to soak in and apply to the labs which is why its good to read before and after class but nonetheless she wasnt of aid when it came to this class

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
BI311
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

I was nervous to take Dr. Subramaniam after reading such terrible reviews. I had the pleasure of having her for both lecture and lab. She is very strict on you in the beginning, but if you stick around, she reveals her soft side. Dr. Raji is an amazing professor and I genuinely will miss both her and her class. Make sure you study or you wont pass!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
BIO201
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

This professor is good. But she is tough on her students. But only because she wants them to do well. Study! be prepared before you go to class. She wants to see you make an effort. If you don't put time into your work and don't take it seriously, you won't pass. Simple. But she's good. I'd take her again

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
BI311
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Subramanian is a great teacher. After hearing about other microbio professors, I'm glad I took her for both lab and lecture. You have to put in the work, but her tests are fair. All the negative reviews are probably from people who didn't try at all in her classes. Definitely recommend her

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BI201
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

I took her class for fall 2017. She is a very great professor. She explains very well, making you understand complex topics IF you are interested. This is a hard class, this is not high school and you can't continue being lazy. She is very helpful if you show responsibility. She gives extra credits at the end. She only wants that you understand.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
BI201
Mar 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Hard professor. If your fine with a professor who tells you to read the textbook and then take a test shes good for that

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

only take her if you want to fail at biology the tests are extremely hard and she tries her best but in the end she is hard

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: F
May 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DON'T TAKE HER CLASS Horrible accent. Exam is never related with what she taught in class. Only one student pass the exam in the class. She always said you are worst students. Never think about her problems.

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
BI311
Jun 22, 2018
Would take again

I took Prof. Subramaniam Bio311 during the summer. I am so glad that I took lab and lecture all with her. She definitely is not a easy A professor. You got to read!! Pay attention what she said in the class because they will be on the exam. She speak pretty fast but you can stop her anytime when you have question.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
2.0
BI311LAB
Grade: B-
Jan 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She thinks she can talk to anyone the way she wants. She is obnoxious ,rude and disrespectful to her students. She explains the work ONCE!!! if you don't get it then to bad for you. After she is done explaining she sits and watches everyone. Class is quiet and awkward. I don't recall her asking once if any one needed any help. HATED THIS CLASS

1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Save your time, money and effort. Legit the worst professor alive. The first day of classes I asked her for help and she didn't want to do it. Her tests were so dumb and unrelated to the topic. Please I beg you guys do NOT take her.... I dont care if she's your last option for this class, wait another semester then.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI201
Jun 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever. It was a wrong decision taking her class. Her lectures are not related to exams. Take her class if u wanna fail.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO201LAB
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

I'm not going to sit here and say she was incredibly easy, but she was not incredibly difficult either. I can only speak for the lab portion of the class. Her exams were very conceptual and required you to understand everything. With that being said, half the class dropped due to the exams. But if bio is your major, take her cuz it only gets harder

Participation matters
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
BIO201
Grade: C+
Jul 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The best part of this class: Prof Subramaniam is very informative and knowledgeable of Biology, however, 1. She lectures and will not check for understanding 2. If you don't ask questions, she moves on to the next topic 3. You must take good notes because she does not give a study guide 4. You MUST read the book 5. The exams are very difficult

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Jan 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

gave me a PANIC ATTACK ON DAY ONE. Yelled at me for checking my phone for updates from my therapist. I was having panic attack prior and during her yelling. Prof. if you see this: ya yelled at someone who required a service dog due to a medical condition, who was not with me because the dog was still being trained for my condition. TLDR: AVOID HER

1.0
5.0
BI201
Mar 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

please dont take her. PLEASE. i asked her a question by emailing her and she responded in the rudest way possible, not even answering my question. instead of being petty she couldve easily answered my question. her tests are only easy if you know the material IN and OUT

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: F
Jun 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

When you would as a question in class she would never answer the question and say if you dont understand then its on you. Its hard to learn when you cant even ask questions with out getting dismissed or ignored. Shes just a very hard professor and i ended up having to retake the class during the summer. If you do have her, READ THE BOOK.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BI311
Jul 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

she is a really tough grader, gets annoyed at us when we ask questions or try to ask her about the marks she gave us on the quizzes. She does know how to teach and is organised but her accent makes it difficult to understand her sometimes. Very difficult course and she expects a lot from her students

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO311
Jul 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've been at QCC for 5 semesters now and this is hands down the worst professor i have ever taken. She is EXTREMELY rude, impatient, and such a hard grader. She takes points off for the most dumbest things. She's also very accusatory. I took her online this summer due to covid, I passed but i absolutely do not recommend this professor. At all!!!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BI311LAB
Grade: C-
Jul 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

OMG!!! What an awful human being. She tries everything to fail students. Definitely the worst I have taken so far. I would never recommend her to anyone.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this professor in the summer for both lecture and lab. The lecture was fine but lab was horrible. Her quizzes were ridiculous and she was a very unfair grader. She took points off for the dumbest things. She also expected you to know the material but if you knew it word for word that meant you were cheating. I don't recommend her to anyone!

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311
Jul 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

OMG SHE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR EVER. YES IN CAPITAL BECAUSE IM SO MAD. READ ALL THE COMMENT AND TRUST THEM. DONT TAKE HER

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BI311LAB
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Youll regret taking her class! A horrible Professor in qcc!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible Professor, please dont take her if its a class for credit. Really tough grader you memorize from PowerPoint she thinks you cheated, wrote word to word exact from her power point, you cheated. Outrageous exams you actually have to pay attention to her labs and study. She is not very nice when students ask questions. So please dont take.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! I would always try my best and even receive the same answers as my classmates yet I kept receiving low or failing grades while my classmates got higher grades than me for the same answers we had. She drastically has me graded lower than a 60 which is impossible respectfully being that Im an A average student in lecture...

1.0
5.0
BIO311
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Definitely the WORST I have taken so far. I would NEVER recommend her to anyone. Save your money, time, and effort. Obnoxious, EXTREMELY rude and disrespectful to her students, and such a hard grader.

Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
BIO201
Dec 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

P. Raji is not the nicest or most lenient professor. She's strict and can be cold, and has belittled students in class for not knowing something and being too afraid to ask. A professor should inspire students to learn, not to feel stupid. This aside, she does try and prepare you for the real world; After all, any medical field wont be easy.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Rude doesnt even begin to describe this Professor. Completely unprofessional & disrespectful towards students then she wonders why everyone is afraid to ask questions or give answers. DO NOT take this professor unless youre ready to mentally be torn down and fail the course. This isnt whats called being tough, its disgusting & disrespectful

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: B
Jan 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

As a student who did pass her class, I still have nothing but bad things to report about this Professor. Believe all the comments Ive seen the way she treats students myself and all these comments are correct. Shes vindictive and lacks professionalism. Extremely rude and gets mad when students dont understand the work instead of explaining.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

How is this Professor even allowed to still teach? LOL. Its my first year at QCC and I took her for Bio before finding out about ratemyprofessor. WOW. Shes the worst at QCC Ive heard and now after my experience I can 100% agree. Qcc needs to do something about this Professor or their ratings will drop a lot. Not a good impression on new students

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Just dropped her class, I saw the reviews and dismissed them. DO NOT DISMISS THEM! These reviews are accurate about this Professor. On my second day of class she was already horrible, I was not going to go through with it and put myself at risk. Shes so rude and doesnt properly explain anything but expects you to do perfect on assignments.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and avoid her at all costs. She is a thought grader and doesn't care to give you a chance to make up anything or submit anything late. If your taking her class virtually don't step away for a second especially if she plans on taking attendance because even if your there she will mark you absent etc

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: F
Mar 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I've ever had. Taking this class online im failing and of course, she doesn't care to even give extra credit. she needs to read these reviews. She's so cold and shouldn't even be teaching. She treats us like dummies. Only uses 1 hour of the 3 hour class time and doesn't even give extra credit which makes no sense

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She clearly needs to consider another job field respectfully. Why choose to teach if u have a haggish personality like that & cant teach properly? Just rushed through the curriculum & doesnt care who understands & who doesnt. No extra credit either tho its mentioned on the syllabus, she purposely chose not to. Not to mention she is prejudice.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Only grades the tests she gives, does not make an effort to help students pass their class in the form of no study guides and very short time on her tests. About 50 minutes on a 50 question test, will give tests on 3 to 4 textbook chapters at once, not clear on the material required to pass test. Only took this class because she was the last option

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
BI311LAB
Grade: Rather not say
May 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor i ever had at QCC. she is so hard professor she wants us to answer the questions in her way. even tho you write the answer you know its the answer she will never give you points. NEVER EVER take her. she's not helpful at all to her students. she will never give you extra credit assignment. PLEASE DON'T TAKE HER.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
BI311
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor. She will destroy your GPA, accuse you of cheating with no proof, yell at you during class, you will be scared to ask her any questions and you will pay her for all of that )))) So avoid this professor.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The absolute WORST professor Ive ever had in my entire life! QCC reallyyyyyyyyy needs to do something about her. Her tests are ridiculous, she is nasty, abusive and intimidating. She yells when challenged and rushes through her lectures. She is not fair, she is not a nice person!

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

honestly please dont waste your time taking this professor. i wouldnt recommend her to anyone because she rushes through lectures, and gives 9 short answers question quizzes with 4parts each. she is very picky on what the answer is supposed to be. she is also very rude and nasty and yells at you when she feels challenged. does not care if u pass

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BI311LAB
Jul 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

My blood pressure went up every class I took with this professor. If your blood pressure is fine, take it but if you're not ready for a headache every class... don't. She says she's not trying to trick you but I can't help but feel tricked. Like I think I did well on the quiz then BOOM .... fails. yeah, don't recommend this professor.

Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311
Jul 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very insensitive and lacks professionalism. Time for her quizzes are much too short (very picky with answers & answers need to be up with her specific standard). Rushes through the lecture/gives hasty explanations for the material. I did pass but it was not easy. Strongly recommend saving time/money and not take this professor.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

So many exams no one passes. Doesnt let you speak, gets mad when no one understands her/gets a question wrong. Heavy accent. No tolerance. I would have to take my daughter to daycare and be 10 mins late for an online exam and would not pass. I did most all the homework and she took her sweet time to grade and still gave us an F. just plain mean.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Cant believe I wasted a whole term for this horrific class. WORST PROFESSOR. Does NOT know how to teach, posts no material, records little to none of the lecture, doesn't care if you don't understand and will instead get mad, rushes through the entirety of each lesson, 30 min tests for 20 s.a. q that include 4 q. each and extra hard extra credit

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

STAY AWAY, unless you're looking to sign your death certificate. She will mark your answer on an exam wrong simply for grammatical errors. She's very disrespectful towards her students and belittling. She would also raise her voice towards the class for participating and giving the wrong answer BE WARE!!!!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BI311LAB
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Shes rude and doesnt really care about her students. If you ask her a question, shell answer but very angrily. Her tests are also very tough. She doesnt even give you an idea of what will be on the test. Even if you studied and think you did well, you still fail her tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
BI311
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are decent and she provides enough material to study and familiarize with the subject. Quizzes and exams that make up most of your grade are very particular and ask obscure things. Watch out for definitions and explanations as she will catch you on the most minute and unrelated detail but mark down full points. Doable but quite hard.

Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: F
Jan 31, 2022
Wouldn't take again

She was completely rude and disrespectful towards most of the students and her test and quizzes were incredibly hard to take.

1.0
5.0
BIO201
Grade: F
Apr 6, 2022

Very disrespectful and did not have any consideration for any of the students. She gave very limited time for a test and was often rude when you say something wrong when you participate.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 6, 2022

she is not very understanding. students tried to talk to her about homework or extra credit but immediately she shut it down. she makes her own exam which are hard to understand. she make them very complicated. She speeds talk through the lecture. she is very rude.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BI201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 22, 2022

Every time I was on my way to her class, I wished something bad happened to me. She was extremely rude, uncaring and when students reported her, she reported them back. Had to drop the class because she made me so depressed.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
5.0
BI311LAB
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 10, 2022
Would take again

She was very intimidating and strict, YET I loved her class. I worked very hard but never got the grade I thought I would get. Although she seemed strict at the beginning of the semester, after so many had dropped out and were just a few of us brave souls left, she was very friendly and encouraged us to do well in each class. I learned a lot.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BI201
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

I dreaded her class the first few weeks and she even ripped up my lab because my handwriting was messy. After that I think she saw I was putting a lot of effort into her class and was very kind to me. She emailed me multiple times to tell me that I should keep up the good work. I ended up really loving her class and was sad when it ended

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
3.0
BI311
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

In my opinion Professor Subramaniam was a fair professor, as long as you kept up with the reading material, there was nothing confusing about the class. I was initially scared off from taking her class because of the reviews but the amount of work you put it is proportional to the results you'll get, I would recommend!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO311
Grade: Not sure yet
May 23, 2024
Would take again

I was initially scared to take this class because of the other reviews but I was pleasantly surprised. She comes off a little strict and intimidating at first, but she's a fair grader so if you make sure to put in the time and effort to study, you should be fine.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BI201LAB
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 12, 2024

crazy lady gives so much tests

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BI201LAB
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2024

SHE DOESNT CARE ABOUT YOU SHE TRIES HER BEST TO FAIL YOU DONT TAKE HER!!

5.0
4.0
BI201
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Great professor that teaches a very hard class! Most important thing about this class is putting your own effort in and going through the textbook she gives. BIO 201 is a hard class and you have to put hours in to study and pass for it as she can't just teach you if you don't try on your own. Test heavy class and you will need to prepare heavily.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
BI311
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2025
Would take again

Professor Subramaniam's class is challenging, but if you put in the work, you can succeed. The lectures and textbook are helpful, and tools like Unstuck ai can make studying more efficient. Attend class, engage with the material, and you'll likely do well.

4.0
3.0
BI201
Grade: A-
May 22, 2025
Would take again

pretty good lectures, sometimes slightly disorganized but she explains topics well. almost all of the grades are tests so if youre not great at tests i wouldnt recommend, but shes a good professor, would take again

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Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BI311
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 4, 2025
Would take again

Professors are not tough graders. We are. Dr. Subramaniam's course is difficult because micro is supposed to be more difficult than other courses. She can't be blamed for not making it easier. She's responsible for sending qualified students into nursing programs. Not the other way around. She's caring and humorous. She's a straightforward person

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
BI311
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 17, 2025

I understand that this is a difficult course but this professor's teaching style is not good at all. Save yourself & your grade & run. Find a different professor please! For Lecture 5 exams, the lowest is dropped and for Lab 5 quizzes worth 50% of the grade and other assignments worth 40%. Overall Lecture is worth 60% of your grade and Lab is 40%.

Tough grader
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