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Reviews (166)
very good teacher. The notes she gives you is what's on the test.
Great lecturer. Great sense of humor. Excellent at helping students understand the material. Her Honors human biology was demanding as it should be but very rewarding. Learned a lot. Great teacher!
This teacher has the unusual gift of making a human biology course not only informative but actually fun. She is a campus blessing.
lecture is very clear and she is funny and approachable
Show up for lecture and take good notes to get an A. Need to know material well b/c exams have mostly essay type questions. Lab quizzes are a little harder to ace. Plenty of opportunities for extra credit, do them!
THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!! UNDERSTANDING AND MAKES LEARNING FUN. FROM MY ENCOUNTERS WITH COLLEGE PROFESSORS (AND IVE HAD ALOT) SHE HAS BECOME MY FAVORITE TEACHER. ALL TEACHERS SHOULD BE MORE LIKE HER! THE BEST!!!
A+ Professor! She makes this subject fun & you actually learn and retain info. Took Physio. after Micro & was very helpful. Take good notes, all her tests are based on lecture notes. Tests are not multiple choice. They are essay ?'s, fill in the blanks,providing def.etc. Go to lab..pts. will help.
she is a good instructor who teaches well and clear, i liked her class alot.
she is the best teacher ever, she explains verry good, and she is funny. She gives you the oportunity to pass the calss with a C or better. You acctually learn and retain ifo on this class with this professor. I received a B+
A great professor. Gives out extra credit and I suggest to the students who plan to take that class, take advandage of the extra credit. Exam format: Multiple choice, Summaries (BE SPECIFIC), Matching, True/False, etc. Final exam format: Multiple choice(may change format).Text book not necessary, but helpful to study for exams.Overall, great class.
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I took her over the summer in a 5 week coarse and recieved an A. I worked very hard but she made the class interesting. Explains material very well.
I took her in summer for the 5-week class and I got an A. She is really easy and a fun teacher.
Best teacher ever!!! She makes going to class fun!!! She finally has a baby..congrats!!! I got an A in her class...dont miss out on this great teacher!!!
Professor Wade is an awesome teacher. She definitely has a gift! I would recommend her class to anyone who is interested in microbiology.
Dr. Wade is the best teacher ever! Micro is a hard class but she made it fun and I learned a lot!
I was referred to Dr. Wade from a friend that took her class in the 5-week summer session. He got an A and highly recommended to sign-up for her class. I'm really glad I was able to get into her class after they added an additional laboratory day due to the high demand.
Dr. Wade is a great professor that gives great lectures and notes. She explains everything very well and makes her class very interesting. I took her during Spring 03 and got an A. I highly recommend her class for those who'll be taking Micro.
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I found her class to be very fun and easy. She is totally down-to-earth and is so sweet. She is very helpful when you ask her a question. Her extra credit assignment was pretty fun too. It was an interesting course.
be there for class. take A++ notes. you don't really need to buy book. she is very anal and marks off points on exam for stupid stuff, even when you obviously know the material. lab is really easy.
She is good at teaching but she is completely heartless. If you make a mistake, forget it- your cut off.
Loved her!!
She's a great teacher with a good sense of humor. She tests directly from notes and gives really good, comprehensive notes. There is no need to buy the text book. She does require you to study but if you then it should be not problem. I highly recommend her. Her lab is easy and fun too!
Her class is very hard and demanding but she makes it interesting and fun. Dr. Wade is really a great teacher. Her exams are directly from the notes and pretty straight forward. If you study her notes then you'll get A easily. I got A in this class so I highly recommend taking Micro from her.
brilliance in the form of a woman. great teacher. take good notes, and your good.
Dr. Wade is a very good professor. Sweet, pleasant sense of humor. You will learn microbiology in her class. Take notes and you will do well on the exams. BEST PROFESSOR AT LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best instructor you'll ever have. Lectures off the top of her head without looking at notes! Very smart, funny and remembers every single one of her students! I wish she would teach more classes not that it would be easy but, she'd make it easy for you to learn! Take good notes and you'll do fine!
She's a great teacher and knows by heart her lectures. Her notes are great to pass her class, but you need to make sure you study hard and know the basics well.
DR. WADE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER. YOU ONLY NEED TO BUY THE LAB MANUAL, IF YOU COME TO ALL THE LECTURES AND COPY HER NOTES WORD FOR WORD AND STUDY YOU'LL DO FINE. HER TEST ARE ALL FILL IN THE BLANK OR WRITE A COUPLE OF SENTENCES BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW HER NOTES WORD FOR WORD OR YOU MIGHT HAVE POINTS TAKEN OFF. I WISH SHE TAUGHT THE OTHER SCIENCES.
Dr. Wade is a brilliant woman. Very intelligent with a great sense of humor. She has a knack for teaching. I loved being in her class and wish she would teach other classes. She's very pleasant and extremely helpful. Don't get caught cheating though - it gets ugly and she will catch you! Dr. Wade you are the BEST! Thank you!!!
She's a UC Berkeley Alum, need I say more?...lol. Her notes are gold, her demeanor professional, her dignity unique, her exams a work of art. I have never had a professor as amazing as her. She wants everyone to do well, 30% of the class gets As. She's one of the few professor who really cares. She should be a HARVARD professor, I will miss her.
Dr. Wade is one of my favorite teachers I have ever had. She teaches you what you need to know. I wasn't excited about Microbiology, but she made it both fun and interesting! You are blessed if you get in her class!!
Here class was impossible. she taught the material good, but it was just too much to learn.
Here test were too long and it seemed like too much info to absorb. No choice though, she's the only teacher that teaches micro at Harbor.
Very clear. Tested only on her notes. If you studied/memorized exactly what she wrote on the white board you will do well. Lab is pretty easy except for the "unknowns". There is also extra credit offered. Good teacher.
Dr. Wade is the smartest woman I know.
She is an AMAZING teacher. I hate any type of science class but she made this class fun and easy to learn. Does not use a text book so don't waste your money buying one.
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Wade. Best science teacher I've ever had and really wants her students to succeed. Her lectures are very clear and organized. She doesn't use a book, just lectures so you know exactly what's going to be on the test.
She's a great teacher. the material was hard as well as the test. she taught it the best she could.
Good teacher. just study the notes.
She was an alright teacher. I took her awhile back and the test (essay test) and the material were extremely hard. She seems to balance the grades by giving enough extra credit to help people out. Overall, it was a hard class. Whatever you do, do not cheat! It gets ugly.
Dr. Wade-BEST teacher EVER. Makes microbiology material very clear cut and FUN. Extra credit is offered so do not pass it up! Wonderful woman, fabulous teacher. All the tests are multiple choice and straightforward. Take down the notes she writes on the board..it's on the exam!
Great teacher. She makes microbio really interesting and fun. She gives you all the notes so just make sure you study them. It's a lot of info but what else do you expect - its a science course for goodness sakes. Do all the extra credit as well, as this will help your scores at the end.
She is the best micro teacher ever! she makes learing fun and very interesting. Take good notes, and use them to study off of, she makes all of test ques. from her notes. She offers extra credit so do that as well. If you go to class all of the time, study your notes, and ask for her help, you will easily get an A. I loved taking her for mico
She is such an amazing teacher! The material is not easy, however, she make everything interesting and makes it all very easy to understand. Her class is all on notes, so don't miss a lecture class, but they are well thought out and concise notes she gives. If you have to take this class, take it with her!
She has some self-confidence issues-very vulgar and bitter in class and wants to destroy your academic career. She mentions before every test that nothing would give her more pleasure than to ruin someone's academic career and humiliate them in front of the entire class. If you take her, dont make conservation with her-avoid her in lab at all cost
Dr. Wade made Micro easy and interesting! Definitely recommend taking her. Go to all lectures and pay attention in class (don't bother with the book), take notes, and DON'T MISS LAB. Lectures and labs are long, but she teaches clearly and has very easy-to-read handwriting. Study "tests" performed in lab for lab quizzes & do one of the extra credits
Dr. Wade is a great techer!! she makes Microbiology interesting and fun. She is funny and nice, very approchable. Do not buy the text book you don't need it if you take good note in class. Her tests are multiple choice and on scantron now!
I don't remember if I had rated Dr. Wade, but if I didn't, She is AWESOME! Take her class, take notes, and pay attention, that is all you have to do to get an A!
If you are serious about Microbiology and either need it for a pre-req or some kind of program or for you degree, this is the one to take! She is AMAZINGLY KNOWLEDGABLE about her stuff and she teaches in a fun and loving manner. If you want to do well you have to put in the work, but she gives you a ton of opportunities to succeed. Show up to class
I love professor Wade. Micro 040 is so fun! Jenn is who you will be working with. It was fun to be able to be the scientist for a semester. I encourage anyone that needs a 1 unit class to take this!
Dr. Wade is the best professor I have had at Harbor. You will have to study but she gives you extra credit and makes the class fun and interesting. Dont waste your money on the book. She doesnt use it.
Awesome teacher. She loves the subject she teaches - it's just not a job to her so this makes the learning experience excellent. Go to every lecture and take notes (which she writes on the board). Exam questions go in order of her notes. Do not underestimate her lab quizzes. If you need help don't be afraid to ask her.
hard teacher. take someone else.
Good teacher, I'm learning A LOT.BUT the tests are ridiculous. 80 Qs in 85 min, she expects you to remember EVERY detail. Qs are confusing and some have similar answers. I want to be a nurse, not a microbiolist, and learning all of this information is just painful if I get a C for not remembering every tiny detail (about hyperthermophiles for ex).
This is the best teacher I have ever had and I have taken classes at el camino and UCLA.She is very clear when she explains the material and makes learning fun by using props such as mr potato head for ex. Just study her notes and you should be fine,all questions are multiple choice.The lab is kind of tedious but not too bad. Overall, GREAT teacher
best teacher i have ever had the pleasure to experience..she is soo funny her lectures will always make you laugh and help learn the material..test are kindof hard but if you study it all in your notes no tricks!..lab quizes are kind of hard so make sure to study for those...she is so nice and very approachable..i love microbiology after this class
The best Prof I have taken so far. I was terrified of Micro and she made it soooo easy to understand. Her tests are right from her notes. I made flashcards and earned an A. Lab is easy, She tells you what to study, just study!! She is very funny. All of the bad ratings prob ppl that are lazy n dont study. Ignore!!!
Wow..one of the best teachers I have ever experienced. Don't get me wrong, she's not easy, you have to work for you grade and totally study hard, but no tricks, all tests are from her notes. She makes lecture worth coming too. Very exciting/funny/interesting, and am gratefull to have instructors like her. Gives xtra credit.
I am currently in her class now and I find her extremely great at her job. This is a teacher who has found her calling.
She is the best professor I have ever had in so far as my college career is concern. She is super great at lectures and makes learning Microbiology easy to understand. Tests are based on the notes entirely. Make sure you study them. I never thought I would have so much fun taking a biology class until I took her class. GREAT PROFESSOR.
Took her in 2007-my first college sem. and to this day, I can still say that she is the BEST PROFESSOR I've had. I am now in the nursing program and I still consider her as one of my inspirations. Doesn't curve grades...which I like. Fun and strict teacher.
Dr. Wade is an amazing professor! She is very optimistic, friendly, extremely passionate and knowledable about what she teaches, and her notes are crystal clear. She is always willing to help you with questions and concerns. She gives plenty of extra credit and her tests are straight forward. Best micro teacher there is.
excellent prof, i HIGHLY recommend. lots of work, but worth it. lab has 2 practical quizzes (microscope usage and aseptic technique)+3 written quizzes (usually 20q ea). current event write-ups due in lab weekly, & 5 page paper (summary of diseases) due at end of the semester. 3 lec exams + final, all scantron. it was a privilege to take this class
If you want an A in this class.. this is the only class you should be studying for.. i took this class with physio and struggled. study ..4 hours a day= A
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Dr.Wade is the greatest teacher i had the pleasure in taking!. her class is not easyof course you have to study duh its a nursing prereq!..but i have neverbeen able to remember material that learned 3 years ago but her teaching techniques work!.shes just so awesome at what she does,i almost changed my major to microbiology! i love dr wade!! :]
She has a lot to teach and you'll gain a great deal out of the class. But sadly, she is not as funny as she wishes she was and can be down-right obnoxious with her unfunniness which is frequent and distracting. She also has a serious mean streak comes out of nowhere. I think her PhD makes her feel superior or something. Otherwise, great class!
This class was VERY interesting...BUT....u have to STUDY in order to pass. I took this course twice,the first time, I dropped because I did bad on the exams because I studied last minute. Second time,I passed because I studied and never procrastinated.Her exams are a bit tricky but as long as you study good,u should manage to pass.
dr. wade is very enthusiastic about teaching micro, thats what I admire about her. you have to buy printed packets, one for lab & one for lecture. lab experiments are fun and easy. WATCH OUT for the unknowns. STUDY for lecture exams and you will get A's. gives extra credit for makin study guide ques AND e.c. on the exams. very great teacher.
I love Dr. Wade! She's so enthusiastic which makes you wake up in class. Her exams aren hard though. If you study, you should do well. She also gives a lot of assignments which means she WANTS you to pass. This is probably my favorite science course. It was just so interesting and lecture (sometimes labs) were so much fun. Definitely recommend her!
If you had trouble passing this class, you might as well pick up a gun and shoot yourself in the face because I don't know how you're going to handle the rest of life. Easy A in my opinion. She pretty much spoon-feeds you all the info for the exams in an outline so you won't have to read any textbook. I gotta admit... her teaching method works too.
amazing teacher! i recommend to anyone who wants to learn and have fun while doing it! i actually miss her class!
Funny,energetic,enthusiastic, professional, and organized. Lab. is easy A. Lecture is easy B, not very hard but not very easy either.Complete all the assigned papers and extra credit. If you need an A in the lecture, you need to study a little bit more.
Amazing teacher. I thought microbiology would take a lot of reading from a textbook, but her funny and entertaining lectures will do better than any book you read on your own.
Dr. Wade is wonderful instructor! She is passionate about the subject and about teaching. She is thorough, funny, brilliant, and adorable! She makes learning fun! However, too many tests in this class, and the Final exam is an overkill. It is probably designed to reduce the number of A grades and to give the course and the college a tougher look.
Dr.Wade turns an otherwise uninspired topic into a class that you want to attend. She is very knowledgeable and present the information clearly. As long as you are willing to make the effort to do the work in her class you will be successful. She breaks the class down systematically and gives student plenty of opportunity.
DR. Wade is probably the best professor a Harbor College. YOu can tell she care about what she does, and it shows in her delivery. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK!! Everything done off of her notes. She spoon feeds you the information so that everyone can grasp a fairly complex subject. Kudos to her and the effort she puts in as an instructor.
Dr. Wade is the only Microbiology teacher on campus and I'm not complaining! She is an amazing teacher! Her stories are relevant to the class, and her note packet which you buy at the book store is so helpful and straightforward. It was an honor having her as one of my professors.
By far the BEST teacher at Harbor college. She is very clear and well organized. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK, she has a notebook you must buy for the class. YOU MUST STUDY and come to class to pass. Lab was stressful at times, you have to do quizzes that are demonstrations in front of her. Study hard and this class is a piece of cake. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Do not buy the book.If you have a good memory, this class will be an easy A. 111 pages of notes which you can obtain from a prior student. 3 tests worth 100 points each, and a final worth 200. She is an excellent professor who can actually author a book, Microbiology for dummies.. She will put everything in layman's terms for you to understand.
Dr Wade is simply the best, the only professor that teaches MICRO 20. However, if you dont read, you wont pass, she dosent drop or average your grades, what you see is what you get....
Great instructor!!! Not only does she make microbiology interesting but she makes it easy to understand. Definitely recommend her!
Easy A...Learned so much!!! Just eat, sleep, dream microbiology and you'll do fine. Dr. Wade is very helpful, and if you have any questions she'll be happy to answer them. I miss this class already :(
Best teacher I have had in college so far. She is always making the class laugh hysterically. Tests are tough, so you really have to apply what you learn. Don't cram and study every day.
Amazing Teacher,Great personality, very enthusiastic about microbiology. Her tests are really hard and the labs are really fun. Try and meet with her during her office hours, she's a joy to talk with on a personal level. She's a wealth of knowledge, micro and otherwise. Highly recommend Micro 20 with her.
She is very passionate about what she does, and will help you if you are willing to put in the effort. I got a B in the class but and I am not sad about it in anyway, you get what you put into it. Shes a very fair teacher, no textbook needed, just the lecture notes that she creates on her own. Its not an easy class, but very fun! Good Luck!
The best teacher ever. Follow her instructions, attend class it is really fun, you will learn a lot with excitement. She is made to teach this class. We were lucky to have her. Hope you are lucky to attend her class .
Microbiology was definitely one of the most interesting courses I have ever taken and that's thanks to Wade. Her way of teaching is so great! And she makes learning Microbiology so fun. Lab was always something to look forward to. And she somehow knows everyone's name! Definitely a memorable teacher, she honestly care for her students.
This was the best class I have ever had and the world's best Professor! You should take Micro with her just for fun that's how good she is! You need to buy her notes from the bookstore but you do not need the textbook, though it seemed helpful for some as a supplement. Attendance isn't mandatory but you should show up if you want to do well!
Amazing Professor and wish there's more like her out there! If you want to learn & love Micro, then take her class! Micro is a challenging course but she'll help you understand & learn the subject as easy as possible. She's got great sense of humor and I really enjoy going to her lab class. The workbook is a must. Have fun & learn a lot!
Unbelievable professor. You're doing yourself a disservice if you attend LAHC and have not taken a class with Dr. Wade. Best professor I have ever had. The class isn't easy, but it isn't hard either. There's lots of information to go over. Read her lecture notes, fill it in during lectures and read it many times and you will pass.
Dr. Wade is an easy-going, enthusiastic teacher who loves doing her job and does it with a passion. Micro is not an easy class and like most science classes you will get what you put into it. If you go to class, fill out the notes, and avoid procrastinating, this class is an easy A. A good grade is earned not just given.
I think she is the best teacher a preparerat harbor they need more teachers like her she is so patient with students and so passionate about teaching makes you actually want to be just like her she has really inspired me to be the best that i can be harbor def needs more teachers like her especially physiology lectures we need her.
Took her online class and it was very easy. Just do all the work and youll pass. You can work at your own pace, dont wait last minute to do everything. Did all the work in week 1/2 and i got an A.
Dr. Wade is the best at what she does. The subject matter was very involved but not impossible. She is the type of educator that will make you think about the subject matter. Dr. Wade is very enthusiastic about her work and is very awesome. I took two class with her; Microbiology MICRO 20U, with the lab MICRO 20L and Medical Terminology BIO 033.
An amazing professor she makes it her mission so that you not only pass the class but understand it. Definetly inspirational. She her exams are simple just study and you'll pass. She lets you retake exams and quizzes and offers extra credit. I would definetly take her again.
Best teacher I have ever had. I am changing my major to Microbiology because of her. You will not regret taking her class. She is a gem at LAHC.
Dr. Wade is such a sweetheart! She is truly inspirational and loves her job! 3 tests, final, and 25pt project for lec and lab is very hands on, but so fun! Now I am comfortable w/ using a microscope, transferring microbes, and interpreting labs. Lab also has current events (3pts each), 5 quizzes, 2 practicals, and unknowns. MUST TAKE! FAVORITE!!!!
Micro is a tough subject but Dr. Wade is hilarious and lectures in a manner that truly engages you, making you WANT to learn. She is kindhearted and genuinely wants you to succeed in her class. I will miss learning from her!
I love Dr. Wade, she's amazing. Everything that's on her lecture notes is on the exams. She's not one of those teachers who doesn't lecture something and then it ends up on the test. She engages the class with the lecture and makes you WANT TO LEARN MORE. Her lab class is so easy, easy A. Great teacher, and great person in general.
Tough exam questions and way too much information for one micro 20 class. Do not take unless u are microbio major. Way overwhelming and uc's won't even count this instead of bio 101 for transfer. Overrated class
Dr. Wade has become one of my all time favorite professors! Micro is a tough subject, lots to learn, but Dr. Wade gives amazing analogies. Buy the lecture notes and follow along, study and you will do well on tests. She uploads all her notes on Etudes just in case you missed anything. Her final is cumulative, so keep your notes.
Dr. Wade is legit the shizzz. I always look forward to coming to class & lab. She always comes to class with a positive attitude and is ready to teach (also is VERY funny). Very patient with students and is always there to help. Exams are difficult but just study everything on the notes & come to class and you're set. She also offers extra credit.
Very demanding class with lots of memorization but Dr. Wade makes each discussion fun and interactive.
Very engaging lectures. Caring for students. Memorizes everyone's names.
Dr. Wade is my def my fave prof. in LAHC!!!!! Hands down the BEST!!! Such a kind-hearted soul towards her students! U do have to commit hours of studying but that goes w all science courses. Her teaching style makes the class very fun & engaging. Pls do yourself a favor and take her! Lab was also fun! I always looked forward coming to her class!
Very smart and knows how to teach. i would take lab with her as well. quizzes and test are straight from her notes. shes funny and keeps your attention. The tests and quizzes do have extra credit in them and she offers extra credit if you make 25 questins before an exam. if you want an an youll get an A easy. i got 100% in her lab easily.
Just finished fall semester with Dr. Wade. She explains the material in a simple manner! No need to buy the book, just buy her notes. She is CUMULATIVE, so stay on top of the material. You have to two earn two grades Lab and Lecture, not combined. Gives extra credit. A lot of work for a 4 UNIT Micro class. Expect to study!
I took this medical term course online. It is great nd really easy. Professor communicates very well nd constantly emails us with reminders. The book is very expensive, but honestly you do not need the book (you will find all the answers on quizlet or google). My advice is buy the previous edition of the book. It is cheaper and exactly the same.
Dr. Wade's lectures are very engaging. She's very thorough and makes great and funny analogies that allow you to fully understand the material. It's obvious she wants all of her students to succeed. Class consists of three tests and a final; lots of studying, but everything in the test is in the notes. Hands down the best professor at LAHC.
Requires savvy study techniques. She posts study questions after each section. If you can answer the study questions without referring to your notes, you will pass the class with an A or B. She loves biology which makes her lectures endurable. She really funny and extremely engaging. Not hard, just heavy memorization. She is a profound educator!
I struggled in her class & went to her office hours cause I wasn't passing. You definitely need to book to go into more depth about the content of the material. Her notes aren't that great to me. She told me that "I'm putting too much pressure on myself to pass the class." She suggested that I take Bio 3&5 if i didn't pass micro this sem(spring).
THIS CLASS IS VERY LECTURE HEAVY. For a beginning Microbiology class, the material is way too much to remember. I literally hated this class so much right after my second exam I stopped going to class and failed the third. I really tried to like this class and this class became a disappoint. It's her or nothing at LAHC so Good Luck if you have her.
Dr. Wade is awesome! Explains the material very well; fun and engaging. Exams are detail-oriented so make sure you really study. No book needed, just her lecture notes. Lab quizzes come from the manual. Uploads slides on Canvas in case you missed class. Lots of EC opportunities so don't sleep on those!
Wade is an amazing prof. She cares about her students. Her lectures are info heavy but she makes an effort to use relatable examples and skits to help students understand. She posts lectures and study guides online. I'm so glad I was able to take her.
An amazing Microbiology professor for sure! She does a wonderful job explaining material in a way that is both interesting, and easy to understand! However, to achieve a good grade studying is pretty important! The lectures are fun so be present and take notes! Lab is so much fun!
Best professor I've had in college. She's clear and concise, has some great stories to share that correlate with her teaching. Wish she would teach anatomy and physio.
Professor Wade was a complete gem to have as a microbiology teacher! I sincerely enjoyed her class and actually learned many things throughout the semester that are very practical. There is a lot of studying but it is a science course so what do you expect? The work you put in, reflects your grade. Highly recommend Randy Wade!!
Dr. Wade is a great Micro prof. Micro is definitely hard but she is super clear and will explain a concept well if you ask. She is very knowledgeable and the lab was fun. I studied a lot for this class! The best way to study is be being able to explain the concept without your notes to someone else, flash cards are a waste of time. Best of luck!
A mile wide but an inch deep. She covers a lot in the class and has custom notes that she has to fill in the spaces. very well thought notes that you need to keep to refer back to for nursing school. Very impressed that she is teaching at a community college. Very smart and fair. She also allows you to attend night class or day class to accommodate
Amazing teacher, I learned so much. Your textbook are empty notes that you buy and you must show up to class or have a friend give you the notes to get a good grade. All you have to do is study the notes. Her lectures are amazing and knows how to make complicated aspects easy to grasp. Would love to sit in her class again.
It was a real bummer that just a few weeks into the semester we had to switch to an online platform; I was really looking forward to taking her class. She did an amazing job of switching over her lectures to powerpoint, I felt like I could hear her as I read each week. Hard class but with effort you will do great. 100% recommend her.
Since I am efficient in memorizing and understanding information in a short span of time, this class was very easy for me. Accessible outside of class, which is something I loved about her when I had things to double-check about the lecture. It was just a bummer that I didn't get a chance to harness my microbiology lab skills to its full capacity.
The only Micro professor at Harbor who also happens to be good and passionate about the subject. - Read the powerpoints and lab manual. It has all the answers! - Extremely organized. She will notify you on a weekly basis.
do not take this professor unless you are ready to spend 10-15 hours a week on homework just for her class. the lecture portion itself had 6 midterms and 2 finals. the lab component wouldnt let you move on to the next week unless you got 100% which I think is ridiculous. I wasted so much time with her and the time consuming assignments
Took Micro for Fall 2020, all online, during COVID times. This class is very, very time consuming. Lots of busy work, but will you get an A, yes, you will. Just do not procrastinate. Very organized and straight forward. Easy to reach the professor regarding any concerns or glitches with the online class.
Took this class winter 2021 all online through mindtap work at own pace although she sets up suggested deadlines to not fall behind. 4 discussions replying to other classmates. Give good feedback on your responses and great at notifying you on the days suggested task.
I took winter semester so half of all the school work was due in the middle of the semester and the other half at the end. She had "recommended due dates" which were confusing when first starting. Although the heavy work load I think the professor made it more manageable to handle because she gave the necessary materials for it.
This class uses an online software from McGraw Hill, so she doesnt use her lectures or creates her own exams. There is a TON of assignments weekly! Theres around 30 modules for both lecture and lab and weekly assignments have 100+ questions + 6 midterm exams have usually 140 questions. Lab is pretty easy in comparison to lecture.
This is probably the most work I've done ever for a class. Although the work is doable and does get the information out to you, it takes so many hours just to complete the work weekly. Wade is incredibly nice and willing to support you though. If you work or do things aside from school, I do not recommend this class.
The work you have to do for this class is no joke. If you find yourself procrastinating a lot, this class might not be a good class for you. There are recommended due dates for this class, but everything opens the first day of the semester. Organization, is important if you want to succeed.
I took her for winter & it was the easiest class I've ever taken. We used mindmap to do our work & had unlimited attempts for everything! even quizzes and final! All multiple-choice, EVERYTHING is on Quizlet! We have 5 discussion posts all opinion-based. it's a self-paced class, the due date is the last day of class, but she has suggested due dates
The whole class was on a website, and I had no contact with the teacher. If you needed help, Im sure he would be there to assist. The chapters take hours, so spend your time wisely. The information is very heavy, but he gives you until the end of the semester to get all the assignments in.
online class but she uses an online text book and assignments. takes FOREVER to complete 1 assignment. horrible, time consuming class, wish i could have dropped the class and chosen another professor who perhaps does not use this online book
Very easy class online. She uses the McGraw Hill Connect platform for everything. It is a lot of work weekly, so do not procrastinate, manage your time, and stay on top of it. Everything is due at the end of the semester so you can pace yourself and do the work anytime you want to.
Professor Wade was great for me. Syllabus was clear and straight to the point. The whole class was online, but a lot of information to learn in MICRO. McGraw online was used and syncs with Canvas. As long as you stay on track and do what is recommended for each week, you'll do fine. The Lab simulations were fun.
This class was is A LOT of work! You need to stay on top of your game and NOT procrastinate, otherwise you will fall behind! Just do your work, try your best, and you will do good in the course!
I hated this class. The homework was on the mcgrawhill connect software and each assignment took a ridiculous amount of time. I had a 89.88% and she refused to round. Thanks to her, she ruined my chances of getting into a nursing program.
Useless teacher, does NOT teach AT ALL, uses McGraw Hill Smartbook that takes forever to get only 5 points. Very inconsiderate of students' time. At least prepare a chapter summary or lecture! She doesn't even grade..McGraw Hill does! What is she getting paid to do, send weekly email to remind us what chapter we're on?! Do NOT take this teacher!!!
Wade leaves an app to do all the work she's supposed to do. Absolutely no teaching, gives extremely tedious work but you end up not learning. LAHC allows such disservice to students who pay to learn?! Laziest joke of a teacher. Did she even try this online book to see how unrealistically overwhelming the workload is? Unreasonable and ineffective.
Pretty manageable class over the summer. She uses the cengage website with various modules in each chapter. Can be slightly time-consuming just make sure you do not procrastinate and dedicate time to this class. The work is pretty easy and there are weekly discussions.
Taking this class online was incredibly difficult. It has severely changed since moving into an online format based on previous reviews. Very heavy on online assignments that took forever to complete. If you're taking this online, be ready to self study for everything.. Responsive to emails, but i think i made the mistake of taking micro online.
If I could rate the quality of the class lower, I would. The entire course is through software. The content is redundant and repetitive. There are no actual readings or video lectures written by the teacher. I regret taking this class online. The amount of work makes this class difficult, not content. Lame excuse for a class.
GET READY TO WORK! It's not a difficult class but it's an insane amount of work. Opens up all the work for the whole semester so you can work at your own pace which is great but YOU MUST STAY ON TOP OF THE WORK. If you fall behind like some in my class you will be stressed and demotivated at the end to finish. Overall easy class but heavy load!
The class does consist of many assignments but they are all manageable as the work is easy. The professor made the course rigorous but also fair. Professor Wade is extremely kind, gives feedback on discussions, and replies to emails promptly. All work is done through McGraw Hill but it's easy to navigate. I do suggest taking this course!!
The class was sooooo heavy. Everything was online with no online meetings but the workload was entirely too much. If you have time take the class. Look up "college tools"; it'll help you on McGrawhil site. Good luck!
Smart book assignments are sooo long but I suppose constant repetition of answers I got wrong helped the material stick. Please stick to the learning path and if you can, stay ahead so you don't fall behind.
This is a Google-McGraw Hill class. Wade is a phantom teacher who does no teaching and proves that she's not needed to take this class. I don't know why she still has a job. Harbor College should just sell a Microbiology software and get rid of this teacher. She doesn't serve her purpose at all. Very bad example!!
This online class is a lot of work, but manageable if you stay on top of it. The McGraw Hill assignments can be tedious, but using Unstuck ai and other study tools helped me stay on track. Professor Wade is kind and responsive, making the course fair despite the heavy workload.
The professor herself is nice but everything is on McGraw Hill and there are over 200 assignments, BUT she does allow all the assignments to be due at the end of the semester so that's great but don't hold out on it or you will fall behind. TIP: there is a mcgraw Hill aid extension for SB assig. & use Microsoft edge copilot for others
Oh my gosh, never want to look at Mcgraw Hill after the hundreds of assignments we had to do. She's a very kind lady and the class is very easy but I think I would've learned better if we had less assignments that were more specific.
It's a McGraw Connect class. She owes me an optometrist appointment. My eyes burn from being on the screen so long. Easy A tho
only mcgraw hill connect, way too much work for a winter session class but its an easy A. repeated questions within a module, and then for some reason after you finish all of the concepts/chapters there is an "advanced" portion where its literally the exact same chapters/questions just more assignments... super tedious and annoying but easy
This class has a ridiculous work load and the second half “advanced content”is the same as the first half but longer and worth less points. Not to mention, you HAVE to do everything to move on. So many assignments and 5-15 pts and tests are 1pt per question 30-200pts each. No exceptions for anything even CANVAS/MGH technical or health issues.
I took this class online and my only complaint is that the amount of work that had to be to only receive 5 points. . I knew this was going to be a tough class. One example is it would say 26 question, but you would do about 6 question for it to say 1 out of 26 complete. This class is doable but a lot of work and the point
Overall, she's a nice prof. The workload isn't too bad as long as you have good time management and not fall behind on the suggested due dates. It just takes so much time since it's mostly McGraw Hill assignments, not to mention there is so much work on each chapter. It's an easy A if you put in the time and effort to complete everything.
This professor is over the top professor is over the top, she started the class assignments weeks in advance. Even though her syllabus says it's at our own pace it is not and you will be dropped. Her week is 8 assignments per week, she has so much unnecessary work and it's such a poorly structured course and is a self taught course no lectures.
BIO033 is a hefty course. Even though she states it's a self paced class, it's definitely not especially with the due dates she has on the assignments. I would recommend treating this class as if it's two because there's a lot of assignments per chapter and if you want to stay on top of it, do one chapter a week.
Uses the publisher's learning system so she doesn't have to teach or do anything. It's an easy class but with a crazy amount of assignments so time management is key
Pretty easy going class. There are only a few due dates through out the semester where a few weeks worth of assignments are due. All of the work is in Cengage so the professor doesn't really teach.
Dr Wade is amazing. Took her for Micro, its a lot of work and I really mean that. Id say maybe over 200 assignments, but that does not mean its hard. You can reattempt every assignment until you get full credit excluding quizzes and exams. Even on the quiz she lets you check your answer. Easy A show up do the work dont fall behind.
Dr Wade was very informative and everything came from her personal notes that she wrote on the board herself and each student just copied. Everything on the test came from the her notes. She also made lab very fun!!
Prof. was alright. The whole course is on MindTap, and she sends reminders about "sugg." deadlines,comp. issue solu. , etc. Arguably, too many announcements, but I digress. The sugg. vs actual deadlines were nice tho. Easy to fall behind, suggested one chapter per week, 3 actual deadlines. A lot of work and reading, + 5 discussion q's.
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