2.1

Rosemary Hubbard

Science - Marymount University

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Quality
4.3
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
2.1
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.0
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

101

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What Students Say

And I'm not the only one, either

BIO161 - 2.0 rating

A horrible experience

BIO161 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

67%

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B

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A (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 15 reported grades
B-: 5
A: 3
B: 2
A-: 1
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Reviews (101)
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PSC151
Oct 8, 2003

I had Dr. Hubbard for Principles of Chemistry. The course work was not too hard, and she is a very good teacher.

5.0
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BIO
Dec 17, 2003

I had Dr. Hubbard for two semesters in a row. I found her very helpful and interesting.

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BIO
Feb 3, 2004

it was hard

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BIO152
Apr 21, 2005

Dont have her as a teacher! She is really nice and all but just not fun! and class is really hard!

5.0
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CHM125
Apr 22, 2005

I loved her chem class.. it made a lot of sense and she taught it extremely well!

5.0
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CHM125
Apr 23, 2005

She is a great teacher. She gets off topic a little but explains the concepts quite well. Her exams are easy if you just study the notes she gives out during lecture.

1.0
5.0
BIO152
Sep 1, 2005

I learned very little from this Professor. She barely taught anything in class and would go completely off topic.

1.0
3.0
BIO152
Nov 16, 2005

Not very helpful to student needs

3.0
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BIO161
Apr 16, 2006

This teacher is all over the place on her lectures goes on her own tangents at times. Unclear when explaining things and her tests are not very easy at all. I would not advise taking her.

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BIO152
May 5, 2006

Not a very good professor. Her tests are poorly written.

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BIO161
May 15, 2006

This was a hard class,but very informative. I learned a great deal. any A&P class is hard, lots of information in great detail. She knows her stuff, you just have to take good notes and stay on top of everything. I would recommend this teacher.

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BIO152
May 3, 2007

I'm not a bio major. What a crappy teacher. Rants on about nothing and can't write a test to save her life. Notes given are not consistant with tests. Beware and take someone else, shes horrible

2.0
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BIO152
May 7, 2007

she is an awful teacher. she goes off topic and her outlines do not match the test material, plus they are really confusing and messy. Bio is hard enough, students shouldnt have to teach it to themselves. I did well in the class only because i had to read every chapter, make detailed notes and teach myself. its not right. we pay money to be tought!

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BIO161
May 29, 2007

Undoubtedly the worst teacher I've ever had. She does not seem to know much about new developments in biology and she is an awful lecturer. In addition, she is boring, rude and crude. She stinks!!!

1.0
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BIO161
May 31, 2007

An awful teacher. It's about time she retires and does everybody a service. A real postmonopausal ****!!

4.0
4.0
BIO161
Jun 4, 2007

I think Dr. Hubbard is misunderstood. Yes, the class is hard, but its Bio...do you expect it to be easy? When I needed help, she was more than willing to stay after class and I also went to her office for extra help when I needed it. Show up, take notes, read, study and study. The tests are pretty tricky.

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BIO161
Jun 8, 2007

Someone should teach this **** some manners. she is not only a terrible teacher but rude and mean.

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BIO161
Jun 12, 2007

Bad lecturer. Not very intelligent but certainly rude and crude. A real ****!!!

2.0
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BIO161
Jun 21, 2007

She is stupid and mean. Avoid her like the plague!!! The worst teacher I've ever had and I had some really bad ones here.

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Aug 30, 2007

Avoid by all means. Bad lecturer, rude and crude.

4.0
2.0
BIO202
Nov 5, 2007

I love this lady, she is hilarious and shes probably one of the nicest people ive met!

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BIO152
Dec 8, 2007

A crappy teacher. Stay away from her.

2.0
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BIO152
Dec 8, 2007

If you want to learn something then stay away from her. She is a bad lecturer and it made me sick to my stomack just looking at her. She has a toilet face!!!!

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BIO162
Dec 8, 2007

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5.0
4.0
BIO161
Dec 13, 2007

Dr. Hubbard is very misunderstood. Most people to go off saying how horrible she is probably never even made an effort to get help from her or even get to know her. Her classes are very tough but if you actually ask her for help, she will help you out. In her class, you actually have to work to get an "A"

4.0
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BIO161
Dec 16, 2007

I LOVE DR.HUBBARD!! SHE IS THE BEST AND SHE TRUELY CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS....HER CLASS IS HARD WORK BUT SHE IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP YOU OUT!

4.0
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BIO161
Dec 18, 2007

DR. HUBBARD IS A VERY HELPFUL LADY AND ALTHOUGH HER CLASS IS VERY DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY KEEPING UP WITH HER TEACHING METHOD, SHE WILL DO EVERYTHING THAT SHE CAN SO YOU CAN GET THE GRADE YOU DESERVE!

2.0
4.0
BIO151
Jan 14, 2008

Horrible lecturer and extremely rude and ill-mannered person. she is also not very intelligent. Avoid!!!!

2.0
3.0
BIO151
Jan 19, 2008

Bad teacher. A total waste of time. She is very unpleasant. Avoid!!!!

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BIO161
Jan 25, 2008

she should retire as soon as possible (she should have done so twenty years ago). She is a terrible teacher and she is also unpleasant. Stay away from her. she is a monster.

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BIO151
Feb 2, 2008

She is offensive. Avoid like the plague!!!!

2.0
4.0
BIO151
Feb 29, 2008

Bad teacher, she is also nasty. Take the course with someone else for your grade and your sanity.

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BIO102
Apr 22, 2008

I think Dr. Hubbard is a pleasant person, but her class is honestly least likable class i've ever taken. I am a biology major and i work very hard for my grades. I do not think this class was fair because her questions are very indirect, she purposely tricks the students, whereas in her lectures she is very vague as to what you should study.

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BIO161A
Jul 5, 2008

WORSE PROFESSOR!! TESTS ARE REALLY HARD.

2.0
5.0
BIO161
Dec 13, 2008

Boring and rude. her course is a total waste of time, find another teacher!

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BIO161
Dec 17, 2008

Shes a nice teacher but is not very clear with her teaching or her questions. If you work hard enough and get good grades on her quizzes, she will take that into account and make sure you end with a good grade if she knows your trying. She gives a lot of extra credit points.

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5.0
BIO161
Dec 18, 2008

I am going to transfer to GMU because of her. She is so bad and rude and has no culture.Stay away from her!!!!

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BIO161
Dec 22, 2008

She is the worst teacher I have ever had. She is not organized, she is boring,and rude. She also does not seem to know anything outside biology. Run away!!!!!!!

2.0
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BIO161
Jan 24, 2009

Crappy teacher.She is rude. Don't take her, take Dr.Black, she is 100 times better.

2.0
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BIO161
Feb 13, 2009

Awful person and teacher. do not take her or you will regret it.

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Mar 27, 2009

Do yourself a favor and stay away from this awful teacher. You're not going to learn anything and she'll make your life miserable. The nastiest teacher ever.

1.0
5.0
BIO161
May 3, 2009

she is such a nice women but she is just completely horrible she doesnt help at all i feel bad for anyone who has to take her

1.0
4.0
BIO161
May 14, 2009

Do not take her for any reason. It's going to be a nightmar. She is awful.

2.0
5.0
BIO161
Jun 6, 2009

Stay away from this crappi teacher. She is rude and she knows very little. I hate her. I cahnged major because of her.

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BIO161
Jun 8, 2009

She is bad, boring, and ignorant. She is also ill-mannered like I have never seen. Please do not take her class or you will suffer.

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5.0
BIO161
Jun 20, 2009

She is really nasty. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

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BIO151
Jun 28, 2009

Don't be fooled by some comments.this woman is horrible. Nothing is learned the entire semester and she is nasty. Don't take her classes or you will suffer.

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Jun 30, 2009

She totally sucks as a teacher and as an individual. if you want to learn and not be treated like crap take the course in an another college and transfer the credits.

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Jul 15, 2009

I've never seen anybody so rude and ill-mannered in my life. You would think she grew up with pigs. She is also a lousy and ignorant teacher. Please stay away.

1.0
5.0
BIO160
Sep 10, 2009

This is the worst teacher I have ever had in my college career. If she doesn't like you SHE WILL MAKE UR LIFE HELL! NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU STUDY. She also has no idea what she is doing. She is DETESTABLE.

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BIO161
Oct 10, 2009

She simply CANNOT teach. Regurgitating the book isn't teaching. she is also mean and rude. DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ANY REASON.

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BIO161
Oct 23, 2009

WARNING!!!!!!!!! DONT TAKE HER CLASSES. RUDE AND MEAN AS IT CAN GET . UNHELPFUL, DISORGANIZED, INCONSISTENT, CONFUSING. SHE TAKES PLEASURE AT SEEING PEOPLE SUFFER. I THINK SHE IS A PSYCHOPATH.

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BIO161
Jul 2, 2010

SHE'S AWFUL. Not helpful at all and is extremely unorganized. She is extremely rude. There is a quiz every class and almost half of it is information she had never gone over in the class prior to it.

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BIO161
Aug 31, 2010

So I read all the previous comments, and they are all awful. YES her class is hard, but why are you in college then? She does not take attendance but you have to go to class in order to do well. We had a small quiz every time we went to class, so you have to review your notes the night before the class. Doing well in the class is not impossible.

1.0
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BIO161
Sep 20, 2010

She is a lousy teacher and a despicable individual. You will learn squat and you will be frustrated. Take the course with Dr. Black, for your education, grade, and for your sanity.

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BIO161
Dec 16, 2010

She is an extremely bad teacher. You do not learn anything from her. she is also mean, rude and crude. she should have retired twenty years ago. she makes me sick!

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BIO161
Mar 21, 2011

I do not understand how such an ignorant, incompetent, uneducated and ill-mannered person can be a college instructor. Do not take her class under any circumstances.

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BIO161
Aug 11, 2011

She does not seem to have any idea what she is doing. She is totally disorganized, difficult to understand and not helpful at all. She is also the rudest person I've ever met in my life. Stay away from her.

4.0
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BIO161
Sep 1, 2011

I don't see why everyone thinks she is a bad professor i loved her and didn't find it difficult .

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4.0
BIO161
Oct 10, 2011

Incompetent, rude and crude! Do not take her classes or you eill rgret it.

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BIO167
Nov 26, 2011

This is my worst college experience so far. Hubbard is a lousy teacher: she is incomprehensible, disorganized,and confusing. In addition, she is rude like you will not believe.

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BIO224
Mar 21, 2012

Endocrinology was my favorite class! Hubbard tells funny stories and relates what you're learning to everyday life. She references the textbook figures and graphs in her lectures, and I found reading the book helpful. Her exams can be a little tough, but they're fair, and if you pay attention in class and take good notes, you should be fine.

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BIO161
Jun 6, 2012

What can I say? I failed her class and now I'm retaking it. Does not use power points and she is on ten year. She assigned quizzes every week and it's poorly written. Ya... she is the only teacher that teaches this class and on top of it, we were 58 people in a classroom. Bleh

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BIO161
Jun 15, 2012

terrible teacher... i learned NOTHING from her. Doesn't give you anything to study from and just rants the entire class. you literally learn nothing and you are bored out of your mind.

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ANATO101
Aug 11, 2012

I had taken Anatomy and Physiology many years ago with Dr. Hubbard. She was a very tough teacher and could scare you to death if you let her, but give her a chance and she will help you a lot. I left that class knowing what I needed to know, and was well prepared for my nursing classes! I think she was an amazing Professor.

4.0
4.0
BIO224
Nov 5, 2012

Dr. Hubbard is an amazing professor! She is so funny and always has interesting anecdotes to add to the class that have to do with what we are learning. Make sure you read the text book for endocrinology, because all her lectures are based on this. Tests not too hard. She provides very helpful outlines, use them! Wonderful professor,a staple of MU!

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Dec 1, 2012

Confusing and confused. You don't learn anything and you die of frustration. She also takes pleasure at being rude to people. Stay away!

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BIO410
Dec 10, 2012

I have a few things to say to those of you giving Dr. Hubbard such bad ratings: 1) you probably didn't study hard enough for her class; 2) you most likely did not read the textbook; 3) you mistook Dr. Hubbards' dry humor for rudeness/sarcasm. She seems intimidating, but she is actually very nice once you get to know her :) Plus she is super smart.

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BIO161
Apr 25, 2013

Absolutely awful teacher. She made the class a lot harder than it needed to be. She did not explain things well in class, was not available. Her tests were horrible! Not very well written. Some of them is material that was not covered in class. She is difficult to understand, confusing, boring, and especially rude ... avoid her.

1.0
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BIO161
May 15, 2013

Dr. Hubbard is horrible. Very mean and does not like to help students at all, old teacher left mid semester so class got stuck with her,Test very hard, and she adds on extra points to "help" students but no one does well on her tests. IF YOU TAKE HER, MAKE SURE YOU STUDY at least 5 times a week for this class. TRY TO AVOID TAKING HER!!!

4.0
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BIO161
May 15, 2013

Hubbard was really sweet. Must take notes during lectures, she gives a lot of information, but there are no powerpoints. Study for quizzes, they are really hard. Also does not remind you of when things are due, but she doesn't mark assignments down for being late. She does like to give extra points.

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BIO167
Jun 30, 2013

This is the worst teachr I have ever encountered. interesting one. She confuses the entire class, rambles when you ask questions and always fails to fails to explain the materail properly. something properly. And is not lenientwhen it comes to grading. she is also uncultured and rude. Take this class with your own risk, for she herself IS a risk!

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Grade: A-
Oct 2, 2013

I will never again step foot in a classroom if this woman is teaching. She does not seem to know what she is doing. She is hostile and rude. She is also so boring that I was about to eat my feet for entertainment last semester.

3.0
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BIO161
Oct 26, 2013

This class is not difficult. So far, there hasn't been a question on a quiz that Dr. Hubbard hasn't mentioned in class. The class moves quite slowly. That being said, she is difficult to meet with outside of office hours and does tell a lot of stories in class that are related to the topic.

5.0
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BIO161
Nov 11, 2013

Professor Hubbard is a great teacher. I know many people want power point presentations but just because she doesn't use them, doesn't mean you're doomed. She will repeat things if you ask her, will see you in her office for assistance. A&P isn't an easy topic so you DO need to some to class, listen actively and ask questions.

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BIO161
Nov 13, 2013

RUN...RUN as far away as you can!!!! Horrible professor!!!! Class was full in beginning of semester, but her lectures are utterly useless... she does NOT post notes online and flies through handwritten notes...by the end of class there were MAYBE 15 people sitting in class... none bothered going to class anymore... completely USELESS professor! RUN

2.0
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BIO161
Dec 4, 2013

The Honest to God Truth: Dr. Hubbard is a great teacher. She teaches the material in class (as boring as her lectures may be). But her weekly quizzes are what will kill you. She includes questions which she doesnt even mention in lecture! She tries to be helpful but unless you read the textbook along with her lectures, you will not pass this class.

1.0
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BIO161
Dec 16, 2013

I was pretty interested in this class before I took it but Hubbard totally killed that. She is often disorganized. Classes are frequently confusing and lack direction. She is also rude and hostile.

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BIO161
Feb 7, 2014

Easiness 2 Helpfulness 1 Clarity 1 Rater Interest 1 Grade Received N/A Horrible teacher. Her directions are confusing, and he mumbles incomprehensibly. She is very rude to students as well. Tests are IMPOSSIBLE because she doesn't teach ANYTHING. STAY AWAY!!!

5.0
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BIO161
May 11, 2014

One of the best professors I've had. She's old school so there are no power points but she does explain things thoroughly and uploads pictures. She will assist you if you need help and is VERY respectful to her students. My interest in bio sky-rocketed after taking her class. You do need to read the textbook and study if you want to excel.

1.0
5.0
BIO161
Nov 12, 2014

A horrible experience. The lectures are poorly organized and confusing and she is seriously hostile, often rude. I do not recommend her at all .

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5.0
BIO
Feb 25, 2015

shes horrible, confusing, tough, impossible to pass the class

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BIO161
Grade: B
Mar 18, 2015

Boring, confusing, and frustrating. I changed my major after taking this course.

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BIO161
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2015

She is an impressively smart woman, but you will need help outside of the classroom to pass. Don't wait until the end of the semester like I did. Her office hours and review sessions are a good opportunity for extra help, and even extra credit points on the final. It's just unfortunate that her lectures get sidetracked.

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BIO161
Apr 29, 2015

Passing? Forget about it. If there was another professor that taught this class I would of taken it in a heartbeat. Hubbard is impossible to learn from and her lectures are pointless in attending. You'll never know your real grade and her quizzes will KILL YOU. Be prepared to want to rip you hair out by the end of the semester.

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BIO161
May 8, 2015

Hubbard is very old school but she's honestly one of the most intelligent people i've ever met. A lot of us have so much respect for her even though we struggled very much in her class. WEEKLY QUIZZES ARE WHAT KILL. The extra credit weekly study sessions are very useful. She's a great person and would be a wonderful advisor!

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BIO161
Grade: B-
May 13, 2015

Hubbard is a lousy lecturer. I often wonder if she really knows what she is talking about. Her knowledge of biology dates from forty years ago; she does not seem to be aware of the new developments. Personally she is very rude and mean. Please avoid her.

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BIO161
Nov 16, 2015

This class was the reason I gave up my dream of being a nurse. I failed so hard that I never wanted to take that class again. Ever. Ever ever. And I'm not the only one, either. Pick another teacher if you value your mental health.

3.0
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BIO161
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2015

She's not that bad. She's old school and doesn't do ppts but she's always willing to help. GO TO THE WEEKLY STUDY SESSIONS! They'll boost your quiz grades. Show up to class and take good notes AND study them. Hubbard will always do her best to help. Tbh, if you struggle with this class, good luck with the program. It doesn't really get any easier.

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BIO224
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2016

Always ask questions if you're confused and do not study last minute!! She is always willing to help.

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BIO161
Grade: B-
Jan 27, 2016

A total disappointment. Avoid!

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BIO161
Grade: B-
Feb 12, 2016

She has not kept up with the new developments in the field of the last fifty years. As a result, many questions are left unanswered. The lectures are poorly organized; the instructor is often disoriented and confusing. Personally, she is extremely rude and often outright hostile. Do not take this class unless it is necessary, it is a real ordeal.

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BIO161
Grade: C+
Apr 15, 2016

I know two students who gave their dreams of becoming nurses because of this instructor, I am sure there are many more. She is a calamity. Avoid her like the plague.

5.0
3.0
BIO161
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

Everything Dr. Hubbard discusses in lecture are on the quiz. Strongly recommend office hours. She is very willing to help and explains all topics thoroughly during office hours. Very possible to pass her class with a B or above

Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
BIO102
Grade: C-
Apr 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst. Her lectures never relate to the topic. Her notes don't make any sense. I had to basically teach myself from the textbook, which she doesn't use in class. If you have to take this class don't chose her.

2.0
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BIO161
May 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hubbard wants you to understand the material and not just memorize it. In that sense she is fine, but her weekly tests were supposed to be based off of her lectures and there were questions we never went over in class. Her quizzes were confusingly worded and she doesn't help out with her grading. Her lectures were confusing and she's intimidating.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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5.0
4.0
BIO161
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hubbard wants to help her students. The best way to pass her courses is to go to her office hours. You can never say you never learned anything in her class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
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2.0
5.0
BIO161
Grade: D+
Dec 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Quizzes are barely relative to what she spoke about in class. I studied all my notes from her lectures and they didnt help at all. Her powerpoints are useless . And there are quizzes every thursday, she makes them out of 40 at the end of the semester and drops your lowest, but that didnt really help at all. Sucks bc this class is required :(

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3.0
4.0
BIO160
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Hubbard's BIO160 class is quite challenging, but the lectures are worth attending. Using unstuck ai alongside the textbook proved helpful for exam prep. Overall, a demanding yet rewarding course.

1.0
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BIO151
Grade: B-
Jan 10, 2025

The new biology is totally different from what she studied seventy years ago. she is totally overwhelmed. she is most of the time confused and disoriented, she repeats and contradicts herself constantly. She is also rude and mean.

1.0
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BIO151
Grade: B-
Mar 11, 2025
Would take again

A lousy teacher and a total failure as a scientist. she would not last one semester at any other college. She is also a bully. Stay away from her.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
B- (5)
A (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(7)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 15 reported grades
B-: 5
A: 3
B: 2
A-: 1
Common Tags
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Tests are tough (1)
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PSC151

5.0

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CHM125

5.0

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ANATO101

5.0

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BIO224

4.7

(3)

BIO202

4.0

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BIO102

5.0

BIO161A

5.0

BIO167

5.0

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5.0

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4.5

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