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“This was a rough class because I took it in the summer”
EXE628 - 4.0 rating“Schmidt is the best professor”
EXE100 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
60%
Textbook Required
100%
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Reviews (85)
This teacher has an interesting lecture style, a lot of experience and a friendly personality. However, she is unorganized, needs to use spellcheck, and occassionally makes you feel dumb with her use of sarcasm. Also, she may be egotystically snobby.
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Well unfortunately her real only redeeming quality is that she is very nice, but her texts and lecture are equally excrutiating. Save yourself a semester of durdgery...take Safty 101 or something...
Smiles while being evil to students. Throws guilt trips. Acts supierior. Forces her opinions and personal interests on you. What else could you want in a professor?! Oh yes, let me include unfair grading in her vast repertoire of skills!
Unfortunately she is not only my professor but my advisor as well. She very much sucks and can't give you definitely answers. She has given me such poor advisement that I have taken 15 credits worth of classes not even being counted or needed! UHHH tell me about it!
I thought she wasa good teacher for this class and her tests were easy went along well with the material.
I thought she was opne of the best professors I've ever had. She was tough but fair. I really enjoyed her class
She is my advisor too and has gone out of her way to help me graduate on time (like meeting with me on a Saturday and calling another professor in a class I was failing). She is not teaching any classes this semester so you need to email her for an advisement appointment. Buffalo State needs more teachers like Dr. Schmidt!
Dr. Schmidt is great! This is my first semester and she has made me excited about being in college. I heard horror stories about other sections of this class. Horrible teachers and like 5 novels to read. She has great enthisuasm and is very easy to look at. She needs to dress better.
So far class seems pretty easy--I know people in other sections of this class that hate it because of so much work. She talks a lot about race relations, intelligence. She lectures alot from powerpoint but puts it all online. She is pretty funny (ha ha not weird) and has us do alot of group discussions. So far I give her a thumbs up.
really easy class, easy A. no tests but a midterm. lots of really easy assignments. cancells class often atleast for me tuesdays and thursdays. need the book. can be really interesting and she keeps you attention. better than all the other BSC101 teachers i hear about.
great teacher, made class fun and intresting. good sense of humor. easy homework, really hard tests.
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I had a great experience with Dr. Shmidt in Block 2. She gives lots of independenc to do projects but will always meet anytyme in or outsid eof class & review work she is great one one one. Slackers beware she will leave alone and not push to get stuff done. She is big on urban education and political stuff-pushes you to examine ur beleifs
she is my advisor-third one i've had in two years and only really helpful one. she is very nice and will email you back right away. she has saved me fromt aking courses i dont need. my other advisres were hrrble
UGHH!!! this class is ridiculous. she doesn't really teach much in class, so its pretty much up to you to learn the material. We spent like 4 classes ( each an hour and fifteen minutes long) learnign how to use the iclicker. pointless. the material is interesting, but she has a bad way of teaching it.
I'm in Exe 100 with her this semester. I have heard other students complaining about this class for being hard but I think she is doing a good job & tries to make it interesting. All you have to do is read the book and exams aren't too bad. I would take a class from her again.
very nice, she knows what she is talking about.. just dont have your phone out in front of her. she will pick on you, very personable teacher.love her cool beans teach
frequently cancels class for an "online session" which can be annoying
this my first college semester i had 4 awful professors and one great one dr. schmidt was awesome class was fun she has a good sense of humor and used differnt things to keep us interested (videos) she seems mean in class but if you talk to her 1 on 1 she is really nice easygoing class was too big (400) i am staying at buff state because of h
UGGggghHH!! The lectures were funny an all.. went with the topics.. but she really did not teach anything.. the book taught me everything.. class on angel.. really helpful.. exams were easy.. no reason you should not get at least a b in this class.. 3 exams were given in total..plus an opportunity of extra credit!!
Wasted 5 classes on I-Clicker. Hates cellphones. No HW, only 3 really easy tests. Don't expect her to respond quickly to e-mails, or to post assignments on ANGEL on time. Some interesting lessons, but mostly wasted class time. Started class late 5-10min each time. Wasted a lot of class time on nothing important.
class wasn't too bad. definately got better later in the semester. you have to read the book to pass the tests she doesn',t necessarily cover everything in class you need to know. she'd be a hottie if she dropped a few pounds young, good sense of humor and likes to use youtube vids in lectures. keep your cell phone underwraps or she will embarass y
easy A. no-brainer, read the book & study the powerpoints. she comes off mean in class but go see her in her office. I got really sick and missed 1 exam and she let me make it up, was very nice about it. Way too many people in this class (300+) but will call on students to answer questions. she will yell at you if you talk or have cell phone out.
horrid teacher. if you want to learn nothing please take a class with this woman.
great teacher. she canceled class too much. she is a good teacher with her lectures. very nice out of class. she remembered my name out of 275 students. she kind of makes it easy to get at least a b in the class.
good professor. doesn't epect too muuch for 100 level class. all lecture but alot of vidoes and websites, good sense of humor
Very good teacher. Read other comments and disagree. We spent like 10 minutes in class on clicker training. No cancelled classes this semester. We had 2 online classes on Angel which were a breeze. I commute an hour so I like the online classes. She works hard to make class interesting. 3 exams (easy), study guides not too helpful but website is.
Very nice and helpful! Make the effort and you will get a good grade. Test are a hard because they're on so much material.Read the chapters and power points.All power points can be found on Angel. Lectures can be boring at times.
Great Teacher!!!! Tries hard to make class interesting/entertaining for big class. A lot of online videos. 4 exams 50 mc ?s all from book and some class stuff. Study the online questions in the book most exam questions from right from there. Attendence mandatory start & end of class and gives easy quizzes with clicker. Would recommend
Had for summer class. Very well organized, all assignments given first day of class. Not overwelming amoutn of work but a lot of reading. Class 1/2 online 1/2 on campus. Lectures were intersting and she's funny. Online classes OK. Only 10 students in class and most were boring in online discussions Got a lot out of the course, would recommend.
very rude teacher. teaching habits are odd. power points, sarcasm noted. offensive comments. can comprehend course content easily. --seriously recommended for teaching, seriously NOT recommended if you have a younger retarded brother you don't like getting made fun of.
the worst teacher i had so far. she basically is the biggest hypocrite in the schools history. she tells you to respesct the disabled and she basically calls everyone stupid in front of the whole class. and when you email her privately, she shouws the whole class how you are stupid for asking that question. dont even bother asking her questions.
class is NOT bad at all, a lot of stupid freshman to drag down the atmo.3 exams, easy, all on book & ?s online. good tchr i think i get her point but a lot of jerks in class 200+students. smaller class would be better but stillnot hard @ get an A in this course if you can put up w/imbciles
Easy class. Attendence is required. All tests and readings given first week of class. I'm a ed major and wish this class was smaller, too many disrespctful students. Prof is not as bad as ealrler posts say. She seems frustrated with many students but its not hard to do well if u read book & study website. I recommend as easy 100 level class.
Good teacher. Straight forward on lessons and expectations.
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giver a 7 on scale from 1-10. easy class, read the book and you'll do fine. attendance req + some online classes (yeah). instructor comes off as mean in class but is very nice 1-1. weird sense of humor. class would be better if smaller. lectures boring at times but can be funny
would reccommend. good teacher. class is easy if you show up and read the book. have to study online exam questions & powerpoints, she puts everything on Angel. 3 mc exams and final. she is funny and nice, tires to make class interesting.
I'm a first semester Buf State trnsfr stdent. I like this class. Pros:All class lectures put on Angel, exams easy, no written work, professor knows what shes talking about & teaches from more than just book, life issues, online classes. Cons: HUGE class, many rude freshman, even studying a lot tests have some tricky questions. Overall my best class
I am aslo a tranfer student here at buffalo state. I find her class to be interesting. There are 3 test 1 final and a couple of online classes. The class would be more intersting if there were less RUDE freshman but otherwise i would reccommand it. Her test are not tricky as long as you student the powerpoints, look over your notes your be FINE!
She is rude and overly sarcastic. if you ask a question, prepare to get ****ed on. The tests arent too hard, there isnt much out of class work. but she is a terrible teacher. i would NOT recommend this class. Shes a hypocrite and tends to make fun of the mentally challenged population.
This is a good class. Teacher is only "sarcastc" to stupid repeat questions asked by freshman who talk thruout class. All class requirements laid out and lots of xtra credit, not too hard to get A if you show up & study. Also go to office hours. I trsnferd to Buf st from geneseo & am shocked at rude ghetto student behavior in all of my classes
This class is incredibly easy. Unless you're doing into ex-ed, don't waste your money on the book. She uses questions from the textbook companion which is linked and powerpoints, I did maybe 3 hours of ACTUAL work all semester and got an A. The class itself was depressing because it amazes me that so many dumb people are going to be teachers.
Useless textbook that was over &100. Gives dates when grades will be put up, then doesn't meet those dates, EVER. Is very rude to students when asked questions. Not helpful when it comes to any confusions, never answers email. Easy class, hard tests, wish I could have learned more about the actual info. All we did was watch Power points all day.
Easy class. 3 exams, final is cum. Most exam quests on website. prof is entertaining, mixes up lectures w/videos but class is mostly still pretty boring. I'm a biz major so no interest in this. I agree with earlier comments, reason why our country is down the tubes is the DUMBasses who go into education. Can't believe stupid quests asked in class
Easy class, a nice person to talk 1 on 1 to.
easy class but not a good one to take if rude ignornat people bother you. prof is clear & straightforward, all exam questions given ahead of time. But several ****s in class are rude & ask stupid questions. It"s very frustrating since I'm paying more than a grand to take this class--seems like most people are lazy & just don't give a f***
easy class, good teacher
well they only allow 350 characters so ill keep this short but sweet. she is a terrible prof! she is a person who thinks her s**t dont stink. she cannot take constructive criticism. she shuns you for it. exams are posted 2 weeks late. in class sessions are pointless. she has no way of keeping your interest at all. try your best not to take her clas
one of the best classes i've had at this school, and i'm a senior who's been to 4 colleges. expectations are clear and straightforward, all aissgnments (easy exams) given at start of semester. large lecture class can be a drag but uses humor & utube to keep things moving. downside is large class, same idiots asking ??s all the time. bring laptop
dont EVER take this class. even after the year is over she still screws you. i worked very hard on a 10 pg extra credit paper, did well on the exams and she still gives me a C for no reason. i emailed her to find out why and here we are 2 months later with no reason and no feedback on my xtra credit. terrible teacher and person...AVOID IF POSSIBLE!
good tchr, class easy but tests can be hard. fair, easy tot alk to
great professer, i changed into major because of this class. teaches alot about different races and cultures. all test questions given before exams and all classwork on Angel, attendance is not required even though it's worth it
Was the worst graduate class I have ever taken. Can not believe she is even the department chair. Never was prepared for in class and online classes. She canceled classes. Never gave us our grades, so the end of the semester was a big surprise. Should be ashamed of teaching at the graduate level.
Best class this semester. requirements are clear, attendence is extra credit, test questions are on review sheet and online,uses utube to keep ppl interested while teaching. Love the teaching methods!!
Attendance is extra credit. She gives you a review guide w/ all the questions that will be on the test, word for word. Clicker quizzes are also extra credit. Perfect Attendance= higher grade. It's an easy course! She's an easy teacher!
Excellent professor! Good class...if you take her class for sure you will pass.
Terrible class, terrible teacher. Exams were thoroughly studied for using the powerpoints from class and text material, each and every class has been attended, and yet me and several others were still unable to get over a 75 in any of the exams. Teacher is useless. Also requires a $50 access card for an unnecessary website, when ANGEL can be used.
great professor. attendance is extra credit but it's worth it to attend class. 4 online exams, study guides have all exam questions on it
Dr. Schmidt is the best professor!! Her classes are interesting. She gives you all the test questions and some of the answers before every test and is very helpful.
Attendance and homework are all extra credit but I reccomend doing them because they help you with the test. She gives you study guides but it takes forever to find all the answers and even with the answers you never get a 100. She never responds to your emails so don't even bother! Her class was very intersting!
You're only graded on 4 open book exams but that doesn't make this class easy. Attendance isn't mandatory so read the text and you'll do okay.
I loved this class! It was online one day and the we met in bulger the other day. All four tests are online and she gives you the study guide to do ahead of time with all the exact questions. She is very helpful even though it is lecture style, and gives many extra credit opportunities. Buy the book, it helps for tests. All work is extra credit!
I loved her as a professor! Although the class I took met one day a week and the rest was online, she was extremely helpful when I had questions! Make sure to read the textbook-just because it's an online class does not mean it's super easy. As long as you do all of the online work-she's great!
Class met once a week. All homework was extra credit. She gives you study guides for the test and it takes forever to find the questions and the class average was like a 70.She never answeres emails so don't bother. Learned a lot and was very intersting.
Overall there were alot of issues. Students would seek help and responses were late if at all. I do not think she is a good professor. Sure you don't have to attend her class BUT it is better if you do because if you don't it is harder unless you read every chapter. Powerpoints are long and up usually late. Does not care if studens pass or fail.
This was a rough class because I took it in the summer. She was thorough and had a lot of insight. To babies on here whining about a 100 level course: Suck it up, cupcakes. Professors are not here to coddle you. Perhaps they are tough on you because they're trying to weed out the morons. Well played, professors.
She makes it a hybrid, even though the university says it isn't. Does not answer e-mails, tests are all her opinions and it you are a conservative like me, then your opinions are definitely not the same. If you don't have to, don't take her class.
One of the most disorganized and ill prepared/equipped instructors I've had. Grades were never given, questions/emails were seldom addressed. I expect better when paying for a Grad. class. As a teacher, if I taught this way I wouldn't have a job; completely unacceptable.
It is a hybrid class. Attendance was optional but if you attend most classes, you would get a letter grade up. There are four major exams. Study guides are provided but the answers are hard to find. There is an extra credit opportunity. If you do it, she will drop your lowest exam grade.
This class was kind of a joke, attendance isn't mandatory, but you get extra credit for going. All the exams are online. She basically cancels class every week. She doesn't help you at all. If you don't like a class where you teach yourself, don't take it.
She isn't very helpful, I could never find her through office hours, the test are pretty easy (4 test online and their timed) if you study and fill out the review sheets. Going to class isn't mandatory but you get extra credit, which you should attend. You will need the textbook. She gives lots of extra credit but you still have to study
Dr.Schmidt is a very lazy professor. Only meets on W 1:00-2:15 (Hybrid class). You get extra credit for going to class. Extra credit for doing the online class. Study guides are the same questions in the same order on the test. Just put in a little effort and you will at least get a B.
Hybrid class - met once a week. if you go to 80% or more of class, it's extra credit. if you do the online portion of the class every week, it's more extra credit (letter grade) 4 tests from the book. try and split book cost with friends, it's expensive otherwise. do the study guides, they're super helpful. go to class, the extra credit is worth it
Hybrid class-attendance is extra credit. She is pretty straightforward about requirements and extra credit. 4 exams with study guides. It's worth is to attend class, she knows her stuff and has a good sense of humor. I met with her during office hours to review study guides and she was very helpful and nice.
Attendance isn't mandatory for this class, it's based off 4 online exams reading the text is a chore but it must be done if you plan on passing the tests, the book is boring and expensive. I suggest taking the tests in groups. She herself isn't bad, she has a good sense of humor, offers extra credit and is willing to help. It's a really big class.
Great Professor always there for you. Show up for office hours and you will pass
you can easily pass the class, even without showing up. However, she give a brief overview of the test so it would be in your best interest to come. lectures are actually very interesting and study guides are IDENTICAL to the exams. Its a hybrid class. She gives extra credit at the end that replaces lowest test score. she's VERY BAD WITH EMAIL
Worst class ever, more work than I did for 15hrs last semester. No feedback EVER unless you ask. I literally did not know where I stood grade wise the whole time. Project was fair, worked on it three weeks and then it became optional. The book and material in it was interesting and useful. Do not take!!!
Easy A. Simple class dont need to participate. Shes a cool teacher knows her stuff. I dont recommend taking her online seem like a lot of work, I had a hybrid class so it was optional. Didnt have to do as much writing as the online class. Just take 4 test and the study guide was the exact test. Most questions are online.
Easy class to do well in if you put in the work. 4 exams with class reviews, some online work. She is very approachable in her office hours, gave me a time extension for a test when I had the flu. Definitely need the book, and it is worth it to attend class.
Took this class a a diversity requirement The instructor is tough but fair. All tests are based on the study guides. Huge class but she is funny & mixes lecture with videos & discussion. I had heard she didn't respond to emails but she always got back to me and was very helpful in office hours. I learned a lot in this class.
4 exams online, attendance is worth one exam grade. It's worth it togo to class
She's super funny and very knowledgable. She has a lot of experience in her field, overall a great class. Attendance is taken at the beginning and end of every class so she knows if you don't show up, are late, or if you leave class early. It's a hybrid and there is no final, only four tests all year.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
60%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.53 avg changeRatings by Course
EXE633
5.0
(1)EXE365
5.0
(1)EXE300
5.0
(1)EDU100
5.0
(3)EDU101
5.0
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EXE372ADVSR
5.0
EXE633
4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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3.3