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good teacher. very helpful and laid back. she makes it as easy as it can be
She is way too cool, very neat and organize and make biology extremely easy! very clear instruction and go over important concept again and again you can't missed cuz you it's in your head! very relax class. Easy A
She has a great personality. She is very clear and organized. I wish she could teach the lecture class. Class starts a 6 p.m., but she waits 5 more minutes for those students who are coming late. If you show up later than those 5 minutes, you will miss the quiz. Overall, great teacher. She should be teaching the lecture class.
She is fun and easy going. If you have a problem she will help you out.
I love Dr. T. I wish she taught lecture but she only teaches lab. She is passionate about teaching and very laud back. I learned a lot from her class. I HIGHLY recommend taking her. She also has a very cute accent and is not monotone. This made it a lot better for me to engage my interest.
the best teacher to take for lab! She is extremly helpful and makes sure the class knows what is going on before she moves to the next thing
She is extremely helpful and wants everyone to understand the concept before moving on to another topic. I wish she teached my lecture as well. Diff take Dr. Tayyar if you have a choice! Shes great!!!
She is the BEST lab professor at RCC! She gives handouts on key information needed to pass quizzes and lab practicals. Just pay attention in lectures, actually participate and follow along with the activities, and just have fun with it! Really great class!
Great teacher! Class lecturew tend to get very boring if you're not into Biology. Teacher is pretty hard. If you dont know the proper way to study you'll definitely struggle. Want an A? Read the book at take notes from thr lecture and book. Once I started doing that I started scoring high. Definitely recommend for future nursing students.
This professor is fast paced. She went through her slide show without wanting to give students an extra minute to write the information down. Tests were difficult and so was lab. I had to drop it with a W.
Dr. Tayyar was my favorite professor at RCC. Her class is difficult, but the subject of Biology is just as difficult. This class is for only serious students. Print out power points before attending lecture. She is very warm hearted; she expects promptness, respect, and dedication. I lover her so much.
Dr. Tayyar is amazing! She is very helpful and will make sure you understand the material. Lecture exams are hard, but she gives you study guides and the power points are online. The lab part of this class is really fun and it also helps with understanding the material in lecture. I would definitely recommend her! She is my favorite professor.
Take this professor! You will not regret it. Professor Tayyar is such a sweet woman. She's so passionate about what she does and it's an honour to be taught by any professor with a PhD. Biology is a scary subject to learn because it's so broad but her notes are extremely informative. *print out the lectures for class* and *go over notes everyday*
Tayyar is an extremely kind professor. However, her class was difficult. You MUST study everyday as there are quizzes every week in lab and tests, of course. She is very happy to help students if they have any questions. Print out the lectures! They're very useful if you're not a fast writer.
Very simple material covered in class. Very complex material covered in tests. This is that class that you will need to read the book everyday to get any sort of good grade. Absolutely, extremely thick Lebanese accent. Bring a tape recorder; seriously.
Dr. Tayyar is such a wonderful teacher, I will miss how nice she was. She really cares about students and makes sure they understand what they'e doing. I really wish I took her for lecture she explains things way better. I also loved how she doesn't let other students disrupt class when others are trying to learn.
If you want to learn how to study, then this class is perfect for you. It's a hard class that literally requires maximum effort. First test, I studied from her ppt and i got a 68%. Second test I taught myself and I got a 91%. Will definitely force you to learn what studying method works for you.
Dr. Tayyar is a good teacher. She really tries to help her students learn. Her lab activities are engaging and she makes you want to learn. This does not mean that the class is easy, though it is not bad for a 5 unit science class.
Dr Tayyar is an AMAZING professor. Her lectures are long but very in depth, and you will practice what you learn in lab. Be sure to study, and definitely buy the book. Hard but great class!
Professor Tayyar is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had. It was a very challenging class and requires a lot of reading and studying outside of class. She makes the class as interesting as she can and is always open to suggestions. She also makes the lab interesting. If you have to take a bio class, take her and you won't regret it.
De. Tayyar is a great professor, lectures are fast but stops if u have questions to re explain. quizzies each lab , she a fun lab person. tests are hard but if u put a lot of time into studing you will do good. shes always available for help even online shell reply pretty fast to any questions. text book is a must to reinforce lectures
Dr. Tayyar is a great professor , the class is very challenging you will have to study a lot to get good test grades. Lectures are long and fast paced read text before you go to lecture. Lab is fun with her she will re enforce what she talked about in lecture pay attention and study shes always available for help
Took her for Summer'15. AMAZING PROFESSOR. I've always struggled with bio, but she explains everything so well! She makes sure you understand before she moves on. Teaches material as a story so its easier to process everything. I would LOVE to take her again. Don't hesitate taking her! Listen to lecture and read book to get an A on her tests.
Dr. Tayyar is very helpful. He makes sure everyone understands before changing the topic. She explains so well that makes Biology simple and easy to understand. She gives quizzes every Lab day, so just study and you'll be fine.
Bio is not an easy subject-lot of material and confusing if you dont have an interest for it. Tayyar is the sweetest lady I've ever met. She shows her passion and goes out of her way to help you understand. She's patient and will repeat anything as many times as you need. 3 tests and 1 final exam. Lab quiz every week but its easy if you showed up
Overall, great class. Took Bio1 Winter 2016, should have studied more than I did for an A. Material itself wasn't that difficult. Only one complaint, the wording on her tests is so confusing! If she asked simple questions for the same simple answer, we'd all be a lot happier. :) Don't need the book, just study her PowerPoints and you'll be fine.
Dr. Tayyar was an all around great professor. She is not only passionate about biology, but is very helpful and caring. For me, taking this class winter 2016 was not easy at all but from the help of Dr. Tayyar and her lecture slides I succeeded and learned a lot. If I had the chance to take another class with her I would not hesitate.
The most caring professor I have had. She makes sure the students understand the material, if not she will stop and go over it again. She makes biology easy and interesting. Took her for winter and though it was a lot of material it was made easy with her help.
Dr. Tayyar made my experience taking BIO the best! She is such a kind woman so it doesn't feel intimidating at all to ask for help. She points out the things you will definitely need to know & is clear in her lectures. Print out her Powerpoints to follow along in class, show up, listen to lecture & study and you will pass!
Overall, I really enjoyed the class. Shes an amazing teacher, really cares for her students and is there to help when needed. Biology itself is hard memorizing but can be doable. power point are accessible and exams are based on them. She has quizzes every week for lab, the quizzes are based of the exercises and any notes she gives
Dr. T was such a caring and real easy-going professor. She always made sure everyone understood the material before moving on. She made biology easy to understand and fun to learn during lab exercises. I would totally take her again if I ever need another biology course.
She was a great professor, even though the class was hard she allowed everyone to really understand what she teached. She does have an accent but is still really well understood. She puts extra credit questions on test. Would definetly take her class again
Tayyar is an amazing professor. Like any class, if you attend class and READ the book you'll pass. Everything on the test is in her powerpoints and the book. Take this class!
I am taking her Spring of 2017, TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! professor tayyar is the most sweetest woman I have ever met at RCC, she is truly passionate about Biology. She wants you to pass her class. There are 4 lecture test and a final. If you can take her for Lab too. Didn't use the book much. Has her lectures online, print them out before class. STUDY
Y'all need to take this woman asap. She is truly passionate about biology and knows it very well. She provides slides for you to print and study from. My tips in passing with an A are to make flash cards, review slides and ask questions for clarification. She is truly willing to help you out. Respect her, and she has your back.
Really good professor. Lots of material to be covered, so study! Don't leave it for last minute! Optional study guides, but helpful. Also, book isn't really necessary but is helpful for the study guides. Weekly lab quizzes, not too hard. Not much homework, print out lecture notes! Even tho its a lot of paper, makes it easier to follow along
I took her for Winter, Ton of material to go over but it goes by so fast. Read the material to enforce lectures. You need to understand the concepts not just memorize. Print out her slides to follow along during class, it makes it a lot easier on you. She genuinely cares about her students and their grades. By far the best professor I have taken!
I took her for spring and she is really good. There is a lot of material to cover but not impossible to learn. Study hard!! if you study a little bit everyday you will pass. 4 test altogether on a scale 1-10 test are 7. with 10 the hardest. No homework or pop up quizzes. just exams. Nice, funny and caring woman. lab professor mona the best.
She's one of the best teachers on campus, which is great, because this is one of the toughest classes on campus
Omg! where do I start? First of all, you would be making a mistake if you don't take this professor for Biology. It was my second time taking it, but my first time to really understand it! she gives AMAZING lectures and she offers so much help and never gives up on her students! she offers extra credit opportunities
I am the back to college at a later age type. I have a degree already and ample academic experience. With confidence, I can tell you that Dr T is the best professor I have ever had.
The subject matter is extensive, but Dr. Tayyar explains everything very clearly. She knows her material so well, and gives excellent examples. This is a tough subject, and Dr. Tayyar is strict, but kind. She really, truly cares about the welfare of her students. A great professor, a wonderful person.
LOVE this teacher. She is super caring and understanding and always available for her students during office hours and otherwise. HIGHLY recommend her, she only solidified to me why I am majoring in the biology field. Tests are hard, make sure you read and understand the study guides and put in the effort this class will require and youll be ok
She is will work with you if you're making an effort, talk to her if you're struggling. She's understanding. Tests are challenging but i highly recom. making a study group to work through the study guide. Print the notes AHEAD OF TIME and pay attention to lecture, writing down the things she says will be on your exams because it'll help A LOT.
I took Professor Tayyar during the fall semester and this was my second time taking Biology. She was a great professor. Has a website where she posts the PowerPoints for lecture so you can print them out. I personally never opened the book. She offers extra credit and drops the lowest test score. She is so sweet! I ended the class with a B.
Tayyar was a really great professor. You can tell she really cares about if you pass the class. Advice: dont use your phone, dont show up late and dont miss class. Her tests were not too difficult. She reviewed hard material, offered EC and had detailed study guides. The content is hard but if you really study you should do fine.
She is AMAZING! such a sweet person and a great professor who really knows her stuff. She is also really funny too and will sometimes make little jokes. She expects you to work hard but she is the type of person you WANT to work hard for. I would recommend her to anyone taking biology.
There's so many thing that I could say about Dr. Tayyar but none of them express how amazing she is! She is honestly such a sweet and caring professor! Her lectures are just amazing and so is the class! If I could give anyone advice it would be to study and make sure you know your stuff and the exams will be easy! Also take good notes!
No graded quizzes or hw. Doing well in lab will really help if you don't do so well on her test (they aren't so easy). You don't really need the text book, the slides cover everything. She takes time explaining in detail and she gives great example we can relate to. Rules: NO TALKING at all & CLOSE THE DOOR LIGHTLY! So there's no distractions.
If you miss a lecture or lab, you'll be completely lost. She really is a great teacher but moves too quickly and expects you to already have a background of biology before you enter her class. If you don't study, you will fail. You will have a quiz almost every single class of lab. Could be the hardest class you'll ever take in college.
Professor Tayyar is so sweet and caring. You can tell she genuinely loves biology and wants to see her students succeed. Its a rigid environment no talking and no phones but she re-covers stuff if you need it and helps you out. You cant pass if you dont study and pay attention. Its crucial but she does help if she can.
I never thought I liked biology until I took her class! The study load was a little heavy but her lectures were so amazing that I just wanted to spend time for it. She's hilarious sometimes, too. No quizzes or homework for lecture. A quiz every lab and you have to do some presentations, tho. Study hard and you'll find her exams not that difficult.
Dr. Tayyar is AMAZING!! She's by far, the best professor i've had. She'll give you as much time & help as you need to not only pass the class but to get an A, if you put in the work. She made me love Biology! If you're willing to put in the effort, take her! I knew her power-points by heart. They're more than enough to prep for the tests. TAKE HER!
Genuinely one of the best professors I've ever had! I recommend her to everyone that asks who to take. She breaks down the material so well, and is always available after class for questions. It's VERY important to stay on top of the material both in lecture and lab, or you'll be lost. As long as you try, she'll always make time to help you!
She is SUPER nice, understanding and motherly! She puts all of her PowerPoints online. She knows textbooks are expensive and recommended we read it but said its definitely not mandatory. She's almost always available outside of class. No pop quizzes.
I needed this class to apply to PA school and I already struggle with Biology as is, but this professor is so sweet and down to earth. She genuinely cares about her students and meets her students halfway and is more than willing to help her students out or clarify any material. Lots of memorizing involved if you don't have a background in bio!!
Dr. Tayyar is the best professor I have ever had. I've never written a review in my 3 years here but she deserves one. It's not an easy class but it is also not impossible. This is the type of class where you have to study every single day for an A. She made me fall in love with Biology. I am taking her again in the spring for genetics.
I grew to really enjoy and appreciate Dr. Tayyar throughout the semester. I wish she taught other classes besides Biology 1 and Genetics because she's that good. She puts everything you need online, though you still need to come to lecture and lab. Fair tests, no lecture homework, and a fair final.
Dr. Tayyar was by far the best professor Ive ever had. She really cared for her students. So much, that it seemed like she cared about her students grades more than the students. I was sad when the class ended. I learned so much. This class requires a lot of studying, but if you pace yourself it will be fine. Quizlet!! Her tests are her slides!!
Dr. Tayyar is one of the best professor I have taken. She really cares about her students and is always willing to help her students succeed. The people that give bad reviews are people that are lazy and don't want to work at all. If you put in the effort you should pass. She always reviews the material until students understand.
Tayyar is one of the best professors I've ever had. Her lectures are clear and she even makes a study guide for the exams!!! She very much a mom type of professor and she cares greatly for her students. You won't regret taking her! Make sure you sit in the front though bc she does have a soft voice.
Professor Tayyar is really one of a kind, she is an amazing professor. This class is not easy. You need to put forth the effort. She does offer a decent amount of extra credit. If you miss more than 6 hours of class and lab you will be dropped so don't miss class. You can get an A in the class but you need to study. The final is comprehensive.
If you want to be here and pursue a path that requires this class, here's where you buckle up. She provides a study guide for you, review and tests are based on slides, and a decent chunk of extra credit. Socratic method, try answering back a lot, it helps. Going to SI is extra credit, do it, even if you're doing well, free 2 percent grade boost.
Real Gem! Genuinely cares for all students. Lectures often heavy. Exam 2 most challenging. However, she does an outstanding job is teaching and simplifying the material. Uses powerpoint slides for lectures. I HIGHLY recommend you print the slides prior to class & annotate important points from lecture - Very Helpful! Professor Tayyar is amazing!
She's very passionate, and for me this is rare to see in a professor. MOST just do it for the money. However, Professor Tayyar is really caring. She goes slow in her lectures but in a way that EVERYONE understands it. She is extremely good at repetition and this is key. The reviews speak for themselves! Make sure you study. She is phenomenal!
Would not recommend for looking for an easy class. Grades depend on just 4 exams and are very difficult. Half the class dropped in the last week.
Biology is a very hard class but Dr. Tayyar simplifies it as much as possible. She's funny and caring, and has a lot of passion for biology. There are only 5 exams your grade is based on, so do well. Class requires A LOT of studying. Attend SI for help and extra credit.
if science isn't your thing don't take her. i struggled the entire year i read and studied so much and i seen no progress in my grade sadly i failed the class. i wish i looked at more teachers before i picked her i probably would have found an easier bio class. 6-7 test no quizzes no hw. your grade solely depends on test Extra credit is on test.
Heres the real deal you have 5 exams which one is the final there is no hw or assignments. If you keep up with the material study, go to SI and do everything you can to study you will do well. Any Bio class you take will be hard but if you put in the effort you will do good. DR. Tayyar is caring and nice highly recommend!!
She is amazing! I only had her for bio1 lab, but I learned more in her lab than in lecture. The labs are straight forward and interesting, you need the lab book from the bookstore. She is so caring and makes the material interesting and fun. If she sees we are not understanding she will try another way to help us.
Tayyar is extremely nice and caring. She explains Biology concepts in an in-depth, easy-to-understand manner. Exams are based solely on her lecture material, just study her PowerPoints. Textbooks are not required/used. She does not assign homework. She does give some extra credit.
Professor Tayyar is incredible, she is very caring and is understanding, she understands that the outside world can sometimes hinder a students schoolwork. She worked with me when an extreme event happened in my life, I could have not passed without her, let alone get a B. This class takes a lot of effort and hardwork but its doable!
I took this class in winter for BIO 1 and it was very fast pace, therefore, going to class was necessary otherwise you'd miss out on a lot of information I went to tutoring had study group sessions and passed with a B only because I was not taking the class seriously in the beginning. The professor is amazing her lectures are long but very spirited
Professor Tayyar is honestly the best Biology Professor at RCC! Unfortunately I had to take her Biology class online due to COVID19, but she made her class as easy as possible! We had one 20 question quiz every week, but they were fair and were based off of her video lectures on canvas. I'm not good a biology, but she made me understand it more!
Dr. Tayyar is one of the best professors I've taken at RCC. She's really caring and wants her students to do well and she also explains the material well so you understand. Her exams are all multiple choice and they are based solely on her slides. Overall great professor and if you're willing to put in even minimal effort you'll be fine.
Took her in Spring 20 for BIO 1H lab. She is straightforward and does not go off topic. Very clear lecture and is very patient. I recommend her for BIO 1/1H lecture or lab. Weekly quizzes and two finals: final 1 weeks 1-8 and final 2 weeks 9-16.
She is the absolute best. Lectures are super detailed and won't move on until everyone understands it so always be honest. She is an absolutely busy instructor, but she still finds time to meet with students whenever. She does give a lot of work and it is worth not that many points, but do it because it will help out in the end. Study and work hard
She is the best science instructor and I recommend her. She explains everything in detail and won't move on until everyone understands so just be honest when she ask during class, I have done it. Although she is busy, she still finds time whenever to connect with her students. There are small assignments and weekly quizzes, but all will be worth it
Ive taken biology a total of 3 times and I can finally understand that all I needed to do was switch professors . Shes so patient and explains every single thing in detail . If you actually watch her lectures and take notes. You will easily get an A or B . Literally love her .
My biggest complaint is that her tests were extremely difficult and written in a way to confuse the student. Majority of us need Bio to get into another class yet she taught it as if we were biology majors and she catered to students that already understood material. She does email back quickly.
No extra credit! she is one of the hardest professors I've have ever taken. she is nice and had power points but her quizzes were super hard and confusing. lab quizzes are short responses as well. you need the lab book but the textbook can be any edition.
Take this class if you can with her for Bio! There are quizzes, a few lecture exams, and lab/lecture worksheets. As long as you pay attention in class and go over the material, the exams and quizzes shouldn't be that hard. She's a nice and caring professor that is willing to help if you need it.
Dr. Tayyar is a very passionate passionate Professor. I Took her during winter during covid. Her exams are hard so just make sure you study.
I had Dr. Tayyar for BIO 60 lab and she was an amazing instructor. She was always willing to help students clarify information and concepts that students had. She was also very accommodating as she provides office hours for those who need additional support for the labs.
Such an incredible professor, she takes her time out of her day to attend every lecture on time and explains everything until you understand it. This class can be difficult but if you attend all her lectures and study, you should pass with flying colors. She gives you everything you need to study and perfect the material.
She is honestly the best professor at RCC, definitely recommend her. Try to get lab with her too!! she explains everything thoroughly and genuinely cares about her students. Pay attention to the lectures because the exams are heavily based on them. Do the extra credit she offers!! helps a lot in the end.
I cannot state how much she changed my life. She made me love biology so much I switched my major! She was so attentive and understanding. If you want a good grade study and read the book. There are portions of her tests that you could only know if you read the book. I loved this class so much. Best professor Ive ever had. Just put in the work.
She is a great professor and cares about her students. There is alot of note taking and some subjects can be hard however, she has office hours and is a great help. Class grade depends on the amount of time you put in studying. Certain subjects are difficult but everything is covered in lecture and lab so there are no surprises.
Professor Tayyar is an amazing professor. She deeply cares about her students and her class is very straight forward. Her exams are based on lectures and aren't too bad. Highly recommend taking her class. She teaches at a slower pace so its easier to understand the material.
This gen bio class is compacted into one semester instead of two, so there's A LOT of material and you're going to have to study a lot. Attending lectures is important to pass. The book isn't required, but I will say that it helped me understand better. Dr. Tayyar teaches slow enough for you to keep up and really cares about her students passing.
Sweetest person ever. Professor Tayyar has a way of making all of her students feel so comfortable and low-stress despite it being a harder lab. She is more than eager to help explain anything a second or third time to students. She doesn't sweat the small stuff so if you mess up on a lab, she says that's okay and helps you move on. Wonderful prof!
I had Dr. Tayyar for my Bio 60 lab. She was amazing. She was great at explaining the material and worked very hard at helping us understand the material. She would also help prepare us for the lab exams. I learned so much in her class. Highly recommend her.
Moves through lecture at extremely fast pace. Expects you to know ALL the material. No late work. Your grade depends solely on exams. I learned more though SGLS & the lab than during actual class time. Don't get me wrong she is nice ...just disliked her teaching style. Overcomplicated relay of information on slides & doesn't like to repeat herself.
Dr. Tayyar is a nice woman but she talks extremely low, you cannot hear anything. The sound of a person coughing or shuffling paper will easily tone her out. Sit in the very front if you get a chance. The only reason I would not take again is because of that reason, I prefer a professor that can project their voice.
Super amazing professor! She's traditional because she wants you to pass the class. Genuinely cares about every student in her class. 4 exams including final, weekly worksheets that are easy to complete. She does not give surprises, everything in the lecture is on the exam. Personally, the class was easy, but I also put time to study for it!
Tayyar is a very caring and sweet woman but her class relies nearly solely on the exams. If you don't like or understand science then she is not the professor for you. I have never had to withdraw from a class before but I was not able to pass her exams. Maybe I just didn't mix well with her teaching style but this class was very difficult for me.
Professor Tayyar really cares about her students. Her lectures are clear and provide material tested on. Some tests were more difficult than others but that comes with the subject. I never had to open the book I rented because she gave such great info.
This professor will help you succeed
STOP SEARCHING & CHOOSE HER RIGHT NOW! One of the most kindest & forgiving biology professor you'll ever meet. Textbook wasn't needed at all because information was on the slides she provides. It's only the lab manual you need. Make sure to get her for lecture & lab, trust me, you wont regret it. It's college biology, it's meant to be challenging.
I love her! Very sweet, mom like. Strict with due dates but if you reach out she will accommodate. Really wants you to succeed. Few extra credit opportunities but point wise, really helps your grade in the end. Exams were difficult but if you study and pay attention to her hints you should be okay!
She is very sweet and her lectures are very clear/to the point. Lab was fun and interesting but you are only graded by a few quizzes, 2 exams, and a few lab assignments.
Take advantage of the extra credit sessions they are available at different days/times w different ppl, pay attention to the slides and she has study guides for all the exams!
Great teacher, very understanding, focus on the slides, study guides for all exams, and do the extra credit sessions they ass up quick
I really recommend taking Bio 1 with her. She really cares about her students and wants us to do well. Make sure to do the weekly assignment and study for exams!
Has a heavy accent making it difficult to understand her when she is lecturing. She reads off all her slides but very fast. She is a very nice person, but her teaching style wasn't for me. I wouldn't take her again.
Dr. Rana Tayyar... is the GREATEST professor at RCC! Don't hesitate to take her class, she makes lectures fun. Her extra credit opportunities helped my grade. 5 exams totals the last being the final & the rest are weekly worksheets. She is always available and truly cares for her students. I wish I could take her for all my science classes.
She is an awesome professor. She looks and sounds strict but she is sweet and nice actually. Participation is the most important!!! Listening is a good help to memorizing the terms and concepts. She also provide great chances to raise your grade like attending learning groups, extra credits on exams, quizzes, and presentations.
Phenomenal professor! Able to simplify difficult parts of biology and provides you with some many resources on the canvas weekly module. Very caring and always available to her students. Most who did not do well in her class were absent half the time and lacked accountability, so pay attention to her lecture slides.
Professor Tayyar was so caring and was a great professor. Biology is a tough subject so you really have to put time into this class in order to pass. Be on time and don't miss lecture. Lots of opportunities for extra credit. It's not that she's strict she just wants her students to succeed.
Dr. Tayyar is an amazing Bio professor! She focuses mainly on her lectures. I went through the class with out the textbook, just showed up and took notes on her lectures and slides. It is a hard subject, especially if you do not go to class. There was weekly worksheet (super easy), a few quizzes and 5 exams. Exams were only easy if you study.
Rana Tayyar is an amazing professor that wants to see her students succeed- if you work hard you will pass extra credit is a life saver
Incredible professor. Delivers amazing lectures; never had to crack open the textbook since she provided us with the necessary info. If you are interested in nursing, this is the Bio class for you. Tons of support and extra credit opportunities as well.
I loved professor Tayyar! She's a great professor, very knowledgeable and she really cares about her students. The class is a little challenging but if you come to the lectures, pay attention and actually STUDY you will do well. Also exams aren't hard if you study and she gives extra credit on exams and if you attend SGL sessions.
I was so lucky to be in her class, I learned a lot and would really recommend taking Bio 1 with her. She made it really easy to learn and was such a caring and kind professor ! She offers extra credit for attending SGL.
tayyar is an amazing lab professor. she connects with her students and makes a 3 hour lab fly by. engaged and helps her students with lecture and lab material. provides lab reviews for exams. however her slideshows do not contain all the info she teaches and tests on. she's a super fast graders and you can tell she loves her job!
Best professor I have ever had at RCC. She cares about her students succeeding and encourages questions. She provides everything you need to know in her slideshows, so I don't recommend buying or renting a book. I paid about $200 for my book and never used it. There is a lot of information that you do need to know so be prepared to study.
Generous professor, emails you fast, give extra credit frequently (which rlly helps), you learn a lot, study with her study guide she gives during lecture, it helps at least give you a 70-80% on exams and she loves her students. Rana is so kind and tries to be as accessible and reasonable as possible. If ur bad at attendance this isn't the class.
Biology is a difficult course, but Professor Tayyar is truly a 10/10 and helps make course dobable. To pass this course you need to study, pay attention, & do your work! Also, I recommend taking both her lecture and lab. She makes everything clear and offers extra help. Be on time and focus. She also offers extra credit, every extra point counts!
She is very sweet! I had fun and quite enjoyed her Bio-1 class, would take again 5/5.
Professor Tayyar is caring and wants students to succeed and at least try in her course. Attendance and being punctual are mandatory for both lecture/lab. SGL sessions help to retain the material and give you a better understanding, so always attend. Exams are weighed heavily towards your grade, she will review and give a quiz before. Amazing!
One of the best professors I've taken at RCC. She truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed. There is a lot of material to understand so you will need to study daily. SGL sessions are useful and it's extra credit. She offers bonus questions of both lecture & lab exams. I'd take her again!
I absolutely loved this professor as the Lab instructor. She is so sweet and cares about the well being of her students. I believe she is a really good person and it reflects on her teaching abilities
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
97%
Textbook Required
9%
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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