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BIO181 - 5.0 rating“Dash is probably the best professor Ive had, when she wants to teach she teaches you well”
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Ms. Dash is a very strong teacher in Biology. She is enthusiastic when she teaches and brings a fun spirit to the classroom. She does have a heavy accent, but if you listen you can understand what she is saying. There isn't a moment that she isn't willing to help. She'll give you her time if you are willing to give her yours.
Dr. Dash is extremely helpful and very compassionate. If you are unable to attend class for some reason, she is very understanding and will let you make your test/assignment up. She's great, and I would take her again in a second. However, she will assign something in almost every lab, even if she doesn’t collect it, just so that you will show up.
Dr. Dash is a wonderful teacher. She works very hard and is very helpful to students. She describes things in great detail and her tests are pretty easy. She is very compassionate and kind which makes for an easier learning atmosphere. Great teacher! I took her over the summer and still got a really good grade.
dr. Dash is a great instructor. she's not weird but better than other bio instructors. just do ur lab assignmeents and study for ur exams and u should be fine.
Dr. Dash is a very hard teacher to understand, there is a language barrier issue. Just to let you know. Be prepared. Very thick accent
Dr.Dash is one of the best teachers in the bio department.She's highly intelligent,kind and always willing to help. I really loved her class.She would review everything in class to make sure we all understad the topic.Her accent is not thick. I wonder how many of you can speak another language fluently.Show little more respect!
Dr Dash has been a wonderful teacher for many students. Not only is she easy to understand, but she promotes creative ways of learning and thinking. She is always willing to help you understand something if you are not getting the concepts. School would be much better if there were more teachers like her.
She is not sure what she is going to test on so she gives WAY more information than needed. If she bullit pointed what she wanted to teach the student's retension of knowledge would be much higher. Stream lining is her only real downfall. It's just too bad Prof. Pommerville is her mentor.
She is an outstanding instructor. I had her hybrid BIO 181. I have friends taking the sane course at ASU and from what I’ve seen her hybrid class is just as rigorous any other. She continually posted study material online and urged participation. Her accent is fine, people from Louisiana are harder to understand. Highly recommended.
Although it was quite rigorous course Dr. Dash was always willing to help. She went above and beyond offering study guides and games to help prepare for tests. Any extra material taught was well informative and interesting. She was always there for extra help or questions. Definitely one of the best teachers I have had in my 6 years of school!
Dr Dash simplified complex concepts by relating to real life examples. She was always willing to help during laboratory exercises. She reviewed everything again and again until everyone in the class got it twice!!! I really love her attitude towards Bio 205 she was very excited to do her job and I think that is a great trait to have when you are
Very interesting class Dr. Dash has taken a difficut class and mad it fun and interesting to learn. She uses current examples/stories to help us to understand the material. Her accent is not difficult to understand, she is very clear,she goes over and over the material so that all understand,and she is very helpful. She loves what she does.
Dr. Dash's night classes are all over the place. She goes over concepts hundreds of times if 1 person doesn't get it. So a lot of lecture time is wasted repeating things from previous classes. Its left up to you to read and figure things out. Its hard to figure out what's testable and what's not.
This professor with a doctrine degree was absolutely unorganized and complete unprepared for class and how to teach each class period. She was very frustrating and I ended up teaching myself the class and passing some how!
This was my first class in 13 yrs. Dr.Dash was so helpful and she used many tools to help her students learn. She generally cares for her students and does anything she can to help. I know if she wouldnt have been my professor I would not have done as well in my class without all her tools and understanding.
Dr. Dash is an amazing instructor. I had her for a hybrid microbiology class this past semester. She uses inovative online games, lecture notes, and keeps active online discussions going, as well as keeps things interesting in class! I only wish more instructors would learn from her on how to properly do an online class! Highly Recommended!
Dr Dash is a brilliant professor that is willing to go the extra mile to help her students. She is motivating and knowledgeable. I would recommend her hybrid course highly. You can get a great grade if you are willing to put forth the effort.
I have had Dr Dash for two semesters. She created fun academic games that help us know what to study and remember the most important points. She has online discussions, assignments,& study questions. She wants students to succeed and is the most encouraging professor I have had. She knows the material and is passionate about it.
She is an awesome instructor, very helpful and excited to teach. She has a desire for all her students to pass all of the courses she teaches. She is sensitive to the needs of the students and tries very hard to accomodate everyone's learning abilities, she's great you will have an awesome time in any of her classes.
She was incredibly helpful with any questions, would bend over backwards for you as long as you showed an effort. She produced from scratch computer games that helped on the tests tremendously. She was very funny during lectures and kept your interest in the subject.
Dr. Dash did a great job presenting the material and getting the students interested in studying and learning. She provided several different learning tools to engage us. We had tutorials, games, and animations provided to help us learn the information. I hope to take Dr. Dash again and highly recommend her.
the hardest teacher i have ever had, what is strange is all of the students that i have met that took her also do not refect any of these comments at all. She is impossible to understand and her organization is terrible. She never knows what she is going to test you on, and unless you have taken biology before you have no chance in her class!
Dr. Dash is a wonderful, kind instructor!! She has a passion for her teaching, & wants her students to succeed. If I fail her class, it isn't because she hasn't done more than expected to help me. I'd recommend her to everyone. Remember, it's a free country, we each have our own choice whether to come to class or not, & whether we study or not.
As many would say, she is absolutely marvelous instructor. Her passion for teaching and for her student has done great justice to the school and served us well with solid teaching, along with opportunities aplenty. I highly recommend her, for she desires all her pupils to succeed with flying colors.
I LOVE Dr. Dash! She really loves teaching and it showes. She will do anything for her students and truly wants them to pass her class. if you can TAKE HER! *****Just a side note..She has an accent (it is very understandable) but some ppl cant handle that.
Dr. Dash has to be one of the best teachers at GCC - we are very lucky to have her. She is very helpful with material presentaion, test review, online games and very fair. Maybe slightly hard to understand every now and then - but still the best no matter.
She was a great teacher! She answered all my questions and was always very prompt in returning emails. She made sure we all understood the material before moving on. We rarely needed the textbook, so I wouldn't bother buying it, unless bio isn't really your thing.
The 181 class is a Hybrid (on line) Dr. Dash uses discussion board everyday. She posts study guide questions and answers for all exams. She uses virtaul class room. She adds great animations and academic games to help you study. She responds quickly to all questions. Great Class!!
Dr. Dash is a great teacher. She cares about her students and truly wants them to succeed. She would put every ounce of herself into making sure one student understood the material and passed the class. She gives you everything you need to be successful. High five!
AMAZING! Students success is her pride! Tests consist of mult choice, t/f, matching, and essay ?s. As long as you put an honest effort into questions and show some understanding, full credit! She is funny and makes class very enjoyable. She posts games, study guides, and essay questions. A loss of a teacher like this would be devastating! YOU ROCK!
I LOVE DR DASH! Our success is her pride! Tests consist of mult choice, t/f, matching, and essay ?s. Honest effort and capability to portray some comprehension will get full credit for essays. TONS of ex. credit, academic games, and online lectures and pod casts! Schools success rate would drop drastically if not for her! OUTSTANDING =)
Dr. Dash is an exceptional teacher. She truly cares about her students wanting everyone to succeed. She gives you everything you need to be successful. Great class. If you need to take BIO 181, take it with Dr. Dash.
Dr. Dash is a great professor who enjoys teaching. She wants her students to succeed and will go out of her way for any one of her students. She knows each of her students by name and will remember you even outside of class.
Dr. Dash is a great professor who enjoys teaching. She wants her students to succeed and will go out of her way for anyone of her students. She knows each of her students by name and will remember you even outside of class.
She is interested in her students and their success in her class. What could be a difficult subject is fun to learn b/c of her interesting lectures, funny (relevant) stories, academic games,pod casts and web links. She's a fair grader and is clear on what to study for so there are no surprises on exams. I'm glad I got her for BIO 205.
brilliant teacher, makes subject interesting, loads of extra credit. always willing to help.
Dr. Dash is highly intelligent and a great instructor. Truely cares for education and her students well being for understanding the subject
She is such a great teacher.She is so knowledgable, has a huge heart for her students, and wants every student succeed. I would love to take another class from her. She is the best at the school by far.
Dr. Dash has such great passion for microbiology it is contagious! I took the hybrid course offered this spring and was very satisfied. This combination on-line/classroom presentation was perfect for my schedule. Study at home, appear in lab once a week for hands-on lab work and testing. I understand no hybrid is offered next fall - a shame!
Excellent teacher, has a great interest in her profession and is a very loving/caring person not only for biology but also for her students. Her lectures are crystal clear and will go over anything you need. Will tell you things to study on ahead of time and has great study guilds. Wish she was teaching this next semester. Great teacher love her.
Inspires students.Story-telling style helps learning/retention.Well organized, uses media well.Enthusiastic.Loved the academic games.Goes to conferences for lifelong learning and continual improvement of skills and renewed passion in profession and scientific fields.Dr.Dash is a good facilitator of learning.Wish there was more space to say more!
I took the online Microbiology course with Dr. Dash and I can honestly say she is an awesome professor. She is ALWAYS more than willing to help students with any topic they are having trouble with. That being said, you NEED to do YOUR work outside of class to succeed--that's just the nature of the beast in an online class.
Dr. Dash is a dedicated teacher who takes pride in assuring that each and every pupil has a clear understanding of the material. She approaches every day with a smile and more energy than any teacher I've ever had the privilege of taking a course with. I highly recommend Dr. Dash 2 anyone who is motivated 2 obtain an intrique understanding of BIO.
she is not just a very good teacher but one who has a great interest on the success of her students.she is an A+ teacher If am allowed to score her.
Dr Dash is not only a wonderful teacher but she is an amazing human being. She goes to GREAT lengths to see the her students and even passed students are a sucess. I have yet to meet a teacher that works as hard as she does, Or is as dedicated. I not only left Dr. Dash with knowledge but with a friend forever. I love you Dr Dash!!!! Thank you
Dr. Dash is the most caring teacher I have ever had. She is very funny, I enjoyed her class and I recommend her to everyone! She loves to teach and is always in a good happy mood. She helps you through the semester very well and does a lot of reviewing to get you prepared for test! Take her!!
Dr. Dash is one of the best teachers i have ever had. She is one of the few that actually care about their students success. She has made every effort to help not only me but also each of the other 75 students in my class. Games, Animations, exception study guides, Dr. Dash provides it all. Not only did she help me get a 98, but she made biology fu
Dr. Dash is a great instructor. She is smart, approachable and incorporates a lot of tools and resources with her teaching, which keeps the class interesting. She is very helpful and thoughtful in your learning and success. High five!
Love her! She is Indian so her accent is hard to get used to at first. Like everyone said she is so helpful and really cares about her students. she doesnt always finish what the test should be covered on but ONLY teaches what she goes over so thats good. Like every student passes her class. Gives extra credit and has helpful games to help study
DR Dash is an excellent teacher who strives to make sure that everyone of her students learns and walks away with a love of Biology and science in general. She has games that help to make learning fun and reinforce material presented in lecture. She truly cares for each of her students and will remember you!
(BIO 181) Great teacher! Make sure you go to class because she writes the important information that will be seen on the exams on the white board. Do not buy the book, I never opened it. If you need a science class make sure you take her, EASY A!
Everyone who said language was an issue is stupid, you get over it by day three. She loves what she does and keeps you interested. She is always concerned with student success, she does give you wwwaaayyy too much information however. Go to class, pay attention, and have fun. I would take her again in a heartbeat, she's a riot.
An amazing human being that truly cares about her students. I can't imagine how much of her own time she spends making up the Java games and online resources for us to use to help us learn, when she totally doesn not need to. She is SUCH a wonderful teacher and made a subject I hated into something I may actually major in.
Awesome teacher! She explain very thoroughly. She writes important notes on the whiteboard, her accent takes some getting used to but she is a great teacher, she spends extra time in areas that students struggle and is very kind hearted, she wants everyone to pass her class with an A. She reviews material before tests as well.
Dr. Dash is awesome. She is fun and really cares if you pass or not. Plus she is hilarious
she's amazing teacher... i really like her. All she teach on class will be on test.. she also tell you which one will be on test, and if you do the games on her website you'll get an A on test. It's an easy class forever for me.
Dr. Dash is the best biology teacher I have had so far. I have to take microbiology next semester so I changed my work schedule around just so I can fit her in my schedule. She does have an accent, but by the end of the first day you are over that. She obviously loves what she does, as she could get a university job with her credentials.
You must study to get a good grade!! She loves to teach biology, and she is very excited about it. She can read the class and if she sees you drifting, she will change the subject to get everyones attention again. Many professors could learn a thing or two from her!
I took this Class with Reavis a semester ago and I didn't understand what was going on. This semester I took Dash and she is a great teacher. Some comments say you don't have to study for her class, but you do. She is making her class harder because she says shes too easy. She will help you anyway possible. She loves her students and teaching.
Dr. Dash is an awesome teacher! She is very nice and caring. Make sure to study hard and you should be able to get an "A" or a "B". Don't take her just because you believe she is an easy-going instructor, because this semester many students ended up dropping the course because they went in with that kind of attitude. Anyways, really nice teacher!
Dr. Dash is awesome! I love her. The nicest most helpful teacher ever.
Dr. Dash comes across as sincerely interested about her students success-because she is! What she lacks in organization and clarity she makes up for w enthusiasm and a cheerful disposition. Warning! Read the textbook to get a thorough understanding of the material, she ends up spoon feeding the answers to the less then brilliant students.
Dr Dash is extremely passionate about biology. She is very friendly and has a great sense of humor. Her class is hard, you must study to get good grade. She does have a heavy accent, but u will get over it by the 3rd day of her class. I loved her. She has acedemic games on blkbrd to help students, which is great. Overall, it was a great experience
Dr Dash vary will organized clear,vary smart and above all wonderful.
Dr. Dash is truly an exceptional instructor- she explained concepts clearly, was very organized and gave problem sets/handouts on a regular basis to help us get a better understanding of the material. She is also extremely nice and helpful, answering questions anyone had. Not an easy class; pay atention, take notes, read your textbook and lab manua
Dr. Dash is a kind and responsive teacher. She's open to questions where other teachers refuse to answer by simply saying "if you read you'd have known it already" even if you already read. She's fair and expects you to work for it. She's smart and passionate. A wonderful teacher.
She was thorough with the material and had a lot of patients with the students.
Very great person who cares so much about her students passing and always encouraged us. Tells you exactly what will be on tests and explains things perfectly!!! Thanks Dr.Dash
Dr. Dash is amazing. If you want a teacher who loves to teach take Dr. Dash. She treats everyone as if they are her children. She is so kind and patient and loves telling stories. she really know's her stuff and is a wonderful teacher. You don't need to buy the book, never even opened mine. She posts all notes on blackboard.
Amazing teacher! She is very inspiring. I loved taking her class.She is very sweet and intelligent
Enthusiastic and organized Prof. Uses Powerpoint slides for Lect. Posts study guides, fill them out and you'll get an A. Lab is a blast. Prof does lots of reviews in class, but has to rush at the end to finish material for exam. Very thorough. One extra credit opportunity avail for 20 points. You'll be used to her accent after a week or two.
Great teacher. No surprises on test, she will inform you on the majority of test content. Very helpful when asked questions. Would definitely recommend her. Class does require a lot of studying.
Dash has the thickest Indian accent I have ever heard. I never got used to it and did bad on tests because I had no idea what she was saying in the lecture. This class is very hard to begin with, her accent did not help at all. choose a different teacher!
Dr. Dash is a wonderful teacher who never shies away from student questions. She does have an accent, which never posed an issue. However, if it bothers you she write everything she says on the whiteboard. You have no excuse to fail her course.
Dr. Dash makes the path of knowledge enjoyable, challenging, and very interesting. She is approachable, responsible, enthusiastic, visual, and active instructor. Take this class seriously because she expects a lot from you. She is willing to help anyone who wants to learn. I highly recommend this instructor!
As a 4.0 student, this is the only class I have ever dropped. Very strong accent, so she repeats EVERYTHING a half dozen times or more, wastes a lot of time talking about her kids and telling stores unrelated to the material.
Dr. Dash is the best. She really enjoys her job. She has an accent which isn't too bad. You don't notice it after the first week. She writes everything you need to know on the board and tells you what you need for tests and quizzes via blackboard. Her class is an easy a if you are willing to listen to her and study the material. I would recommend her. She loves to see her students succeed. She will do what she can to make sure you understand the material.
Dr. Dash is one of the best professors in the Bio. dept. She set you up for success throughout the whole course. She tells you what is on the exams (multiple times) she also provides study guides and activities to prep you for the exams. Her accent is not bad, you will get used to it quickly. If you bomb her class you need to change your major!!
Dr. Dash is the best! She has an accent but you get used to it.She genuinely cares for her student and wants them to succeed.She basically tells you what is on the exams and provides both a study guide and online activities to prep you. If you fail this class you're either sleeping though it or just not coming.This is college not High School!
Dr. Dash is extremely helpful and really cares about her students. Teaching is her life and that is very apparent. She really relates the material in the lecture with hands on learning in her lab. I would absolutely recommend her as a professor to any student who actually wants to learn the material. @ "4.0" I highly doubt you even have a 2.0.
Dr. Dash is a great teacher. She loves science and especially microbiology. She is super enthusiastic about it, making you excited about it & therefore fun to learn. She relates her material from lab to lecture, by incorporating ideas terms and concepts. She's very understanding and accommodating. Im currently in her BIO 205 class, & am loving it
Dr dash is an awesome teacher. She loves her job and biology. The course is hard but she does everything possible to prepare her students for the test. She will tell you multiple times what you need to know. I would recommend her to anyone. If you don't pass her class with at least a b, it's because you weren't listening. She does an awesome job!
What a wonderful teacher. She sets you up for success plus she genuinely cares about her students. Dr. Dash goes above &beyond to help her students. She provides you with powerpoint slides & also writes on the board all the important stuff. I took both 181 and 205 with her and I definitely recommend her to anyone who is serious about their career.
If she was easy before she definitly is NOT now..she has no regards on the amount of hw she gives...whish i could have had her when she first came to GCC...wont be surprise if students start dropping her. she does care more about ur learning than ur GPA (which is not always good)
mrs.Dash is an awesome teacher. although her accent may be thick any educated man can understand it. as far as her teaching style, its not an easy A by far, its probably one of the hardest courses at gcc. she does not take into consideration any other classes u may b taking..and has favorites..just dont take this class if ur not a bio major!!
Me and my bro bro are currently in her class and yes although it is not the easiest class. Dr.Dash is awesome.. you can tell this is her passion and she truly does care for her students, the hw load is a little heavier than average but she just wants to make sure you really learn and get it. Plus her accent is VERY understandable, no excuse!
I am a recent graduate from ASU with a degree in Life Science so I have taken NUMEROUS science courses & I have never had a professor that put so much passion and dedication in helping her students succeed. Dr. Dash is by far one of the MOST amazing teachers I have ever had, in regards to any subject. I would give her the highest recommendation! :)
Dr. Dash is a great teacher. Coming back into the college world was not easy for me. She gives you everything you need to pass but you have to work hard. I learned more from her than in my entire BA program. I always compare my new professors to her and no one has ever come close. If you get into her class consider yourself lucky.
has favorites (which clearly are the athletes) does not give enough time to study for an exam after learning the last chapter and doesnt realize not everyone is trying to get into med school...tough grader..wont be taking micro with her
Dr.Dash is the only professor I have ever liked in my 4 years at GCC. She is very helpful and so passionate about what she teaches. I did'nt have much interest in microbiology, but after taking her course I have decided to change my major to microbiology. I would have her as my professor for all my courses if I could.
Dr. Dash is one, of very few, amazing professors I have thus far. She goes above and beyond to help her students. She has numerous study guides and online games which help students understand and memorize concepts/material. I have never had a professor try this hard to ensure her students succeed. I would recommend her for any topic!
She's very polite and nice. But the tests were very different from the lectures. Other than that she's okay
The exams didn't relate to the lectures. I had to read the book and watch online videos for every test. She's a nice lady, but gets off topic easily.
Excellent Teacher. She provides all the resources needed to get an A in the class. You have to put in effort. Her tests are fair and she underlines and covers all terms and concepts in her lectures needed on the tests. Show Up+Read the chapters+do the HW=A
The best biology teacher at GCC.. Her exams are related to the lectures. It's a difficult course and it requires dedication but she'll willing to help you and clarify the materials. She repeats things over and over to make sure that everyone understands. If you have to take Bio181 then take it with her!!
Taking micro with Dash was the BEST choice I have ever made. She is the sweetest person and she teaches with so much passion that it makes this class that much more enjoyable. The concepts are not hard and she makes them so easy to understand. Her accent IS NOT BAD. You get used to it. If you can take any class with Dr Dash, DO IT. THE BEST BY FAR!
Awesome class, Dr.Dash is a great teacher and make micro fun to learn about. Tests are straightforward directly from study guides and games. Labs are very fun.
Great teacher! Great class!! Best science I ever took. She makes a challenging class easy if you study. Don't need the book, just study her slides.
Great teacher. Passionate about the subject. Explains things in "normal human speak". Do the work and you'll get the grade.
She seemed to care about the class, but had a very thick accent that was hard to understand with the fast pace class. I would ask questions and she would just smile and walk off like she had no idea what I said. Often wasted class time talking about how organized she was(even though she jumps around and notes are a mess). Don't take her for summer.
Very nice lady, passionate about subject. She gets very excited about what she's teaching, but she has a thick accent that was failed to be mentioned on this website when I picked my schedule and I didn't know what she was saying until halfway through the semester
Even with her accent, she was very clear and very easy to understand. Personally, I understood her speech. She was always wanting to help and so passionate not only about the subject, but about her students learning. She is a rare professor that truly cares about her students and wants them to do well, and will do everything to help them do so.
Dr. Dash is an incredible instructor. Yeah she has an accent, but unless you're an ignorant tool with the brain the size of a peanut, you will have NO PROBLEM understanding her. She repeats things over and over and over, she even writes them it the board for you if you "can't understand". She gives you all the tools necessary to be successful!
Dr. Dash is a VERY sweet lady who does everything in her power to help you succeed. Of course, bringing you to class or stoping you from leaving early is not in her power. So it makes me sad to hear THOSE students blame her for their shortcomings. Yes she has an accent, but it does NOT hinder the incredible teaching she provides. A+++ Instructor!
Oh, Dr. Dash accent is not an issue as much as cultural differences Sometimes she has trouble understanding students cause of relaxed verbiage Class was very demanding & proved to be very difficult Suggest this professor if you have a strong base in BIO However, if the last time you thought about BIO was in high school, she may not be right for you
Dr. Dash is the honestly the best professor I've had. I had her for 181 and 205. She loves to teach and will go above and beyond to help students. I've never met a professor that genuinely cares about her students the way Dr. Dash does. She knows her stuff and explains it in a way that everyone can understand. Her accent is easy to get used to also
Dr. Dash is a great teacher; she focuses on each student, and tries her best to help everyone understand the purpose of lab or lecture. She help me grow as a student & as a person.
Dr. Dash is the best professor I had so far. Ready to help anyone. She really cares for her students. If you pay attention in class and read the material at least one more time at home, you can get a good grade.
Dr. Dash is the best professor I've had in college. I really wish more professors taught like her. Yes, the class is tough, but you take out of the class based on what you put in. I understood everything she was saying. People just have excuses to try and bring well educated professors like Dr. Dash down. She is an awesome professor overall.
Awesome professor! Funny, she just moves in a fast pace. Very challenging course.
Great teacher, Loved going to her class. I didn't really enjoy lab but lecture was fun. She really cares about her students! She explains the material very well.. She wants you to succeed! Her class is difficult because the material is hard but she will do her best to teach it to you and simplify it
Best biology professor in GCC..I really enjoyed her way of teaching. I thought I wss going to do horrible in her class but then I ended up with a decent grade..She's veryyy helpful
FANTASTIC teacher and absolutely the nicest teacher i have ever had. She makes you feel so comfortable in her class, she will make sure you understand exactly what she is teaching, she is funny and a beautiful person overall. She makes the material so easy to understand with her magical explanations. Love her soooo much!
This class is not an easy class. The course requires much work input from the student. Professor Dash actually provides all avenues and resources to help students and reviews everything she delivers on each subject matter. It is a class not suited for non majors. She simplifies the contents of each chapter. It is up to the student to put the effort
She is probably the nicest professor on the planet. She cares more than any other professor I've ever had. I love her so much. The class was alright, lab quizzes were a little difficult but if you study (which I didn't do too much of) you'll pass with no issues. She can go on and on about weird stuff but overall I DEFINITELY recommend her.
She is the most wonderful instructor I have ever had. Very helpful, genuinely cares for her students. Easy to get an A if you study. She is very consistent with her work.
She has a heavy accent but nothing you won't get used to. THe slides she provides is straight from the book (most important things you need to know) ...she is very helpful and also allows extra credit ..STUDY and you can get an "A"..exams must be read extremely carefully! everything is usually worded differently than how it's taught.
An amazing instructor, very helpful and very easy course if you study you will easily get an A.
She is the most amazing biology professor ever! She simplifies the most complex topics and make them easy to understand.. By the time you complete her class you'll know enough to Ace the biology section of the Mcat..
Her tests are not difficult as long as you study the material in the powerpoints. I understand why so many of these reviews speak highly of her but honestly, I along w many other students in her class found her to be unclear and she always discussed personal student experiences and with the whole class which I found distasteful and inconsiderate
I think she is an amazing teacher. She really cares about her students. Her accent is thick, but she writes everything down for you. I honestly think that her accent makes the class more interesting! She gives you extra credit and there is really no reason you shouldn't pass if you do the work and study. I would recommend her to everyone!
Dr. Dash is an incredible prof, she continues to motivate and care about all her students every year. I had her two years ago over summer for bio 181 and I loved her! I highly recommend her to all future students.
Really cares about her students. Will help you whenever you need it. Wants her students to pass.
Dr. Dash is AMAZING! I was very hesitant to take Microbiology but she makes it very interesting and keeps my attention. She is very thorough on lecture criteria and she loves her students! She always makes sure we understand the lessons. I would most definitely take another class with her!
Overall, Dr. Dash is an excellent professor. Her classes are very achieveable if you put in the time required. Her presentations are clear and logical. Her tests are very fair with no surprises She really cares about her students. I would love to have her again as my professor.
I had Dr. Dash for BIO 181, after taking this course with her I wish she taught BIO 182 as well! She cares for all of her students success and will go out of her way to help. Every night before the test, Dr. Dash had a chat that allowed students to participate in an online review. Overall she is a great professor. Highly recommend her!
Dr. Dash is an amazing professor! It was my first time ever in Biology, and I was so scared of failing, but she was there for me, encouraged me, and help me achieve success, as she did, and does for all her students. More teachers should be like Dr. Dash, she not only a great role model & mentor but very loving and caring towards her students.
Dr Dash is one of the best professors at GCC. She is very passionate about biology & her students. She wants to see her students excel not only in biology but in life & will help them do so. She has wonderful lectures where introductory concepts of BIO are taught. Dash has office hours & review sessions online so students can understand concepts.
Dr. Dash one of the best Microbiology teachers. This class is NOT easy by any means, however Dr. Dash provides helpful study guides and online quizzes that she personally made for each exam which are extremely helpful for the tests. I strongly recommend enrolling into Dr. Dashs microbiology course, she is an excellent professor who genuinely cares
Dr. Dash is one of the nicest people I have ever met. With this class you REALLY have to put in the time and effort into receiving a good grade. Unfortunately, I had to drop the class so I will have to take it again. Her lectures are ALL over the place. She jumps around a lot and it can be very confusing. I will not take the class again with her.
Dr. Dash is a very, very nice lady, she tries to help out those who do not understand. I will though for others planing on taking her class, it is very hard to understand her, she jumps from one thing to the next without going into detail. Even when you ask for help it's still hard to understand what she is trying to say. You teach yourself.
I took BIO 181 3 times!! All I have to say is Dr. Dash saved my hopes for being a biology major. Went from failing to an A. She has an accent, just sit close and your fine. It only seems thick at first but you get used to it. She really cares about you. Because of her, I am now at ASU in upper division biology classes and succeeding.
Show up to lab and lectures because the instructor will let you know the specific material you will need to study prior to test. Its not an easy course you need to study! The instructor makes lectures fun and interesting. She is very approachable, don't hesitate to ask any questions. I recommend you take this class with this instructor.
Dr. Dash is extremely sincere, willing and enthusiastic about helping her students. Still, this class is a lot of reading and studying, so the grade will reflect exactly what you put in. Attending class is extremely necessary because Dr. Dash points out where to study, what may appear on the exams, and will never try to trick you.
Professor Dash is truly outstanding. It is apparent that she cares about all of her students. The material may be tough, but she goes over key points multiple times before testing to ensure that we understand it. Attendance is mandatory as there is a sign in sheet. She does give extra credit. She gives about 3 lab reports! Overall, would recommend.
Great professor. I had the wrong impression about her at first, but she is actually a clear and informative professor. You can tell that she puts a lot of effort in the class to help her students retain information and learn. She is awesome :)
Dr. Dash is truly a gem! She cares about ALL of her students and wants to see EVERYONE succeed. You have to work for your grade, she doesn't just hand out A's. She stays in constant communication with the class and shares many links, videos, and pictures to help you get a deeper understanding of the material. I wish she taught Bio-182!!
Lecture exams are tough (write down everything she says, study notes, & powerpoints) lab quizzes are very specific. This class isn't easy & needs attention but a A is attainable. She is very helpful & understanding. Dash gave extra credit near the semester which helped boost me & other students up a letter grade. I thank her for that.
Dr. Dash is one of the best professors I have had. Microbiology is a tough class but she makes it fun and interesting! It is very easy to fall behind if you miss lab or lecture. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to take this class.
This woman is a nice lady very inspiring to me, as her current student she is pushing me to the best I can be, or someone struggling in this class, she will offer help, she will work you, to prove who you are in this class, labs are fun but be careful with who you work with, because this teacher excepts 100 percent of your work.
She was really enthusiastic about the subject and I had fun learning from her. I decided I wanted to take the next biology class because I enjoyed her class so much. She always lets you know how the tests are going to be and as long as you take notes in class and study them she never surprises you on exams.
Dr. Dash genuinely cares about each of her students and wants everyone to succeed. She keeps lectures interesting and the class is easy as long as you pay attention in class and study. Your grade is mostly quizzes and exams and she offers some opportunities for extra credit. Textbook not needed but it will really help you clarify concepts and study
Dr. Dash is a phenomenal person. She cares about ALL her students. Her accent is thick but she knows her stuff! Great instructor.
Prof. Dash is one amazing instructor. she does all she can to help you pass. she is a little technical on her grading but is still fair. you will get some homework but the test's should be your main focus. there is some extra credit, but over all you will have all you need to pass. you wont find a better instructor!!!
Dr. Dash shows genuine care for her students and will memorize everyone's first and last name. She is a cute character and makes very corny jokes during lecture. There is no cumulative final exam which is great. You do have to write out 2 easy lab reports but the unit tests are difficult, so study! Don't ever miss out because you will be lost.
Doctor Dash was an amazing teacher. She cares so much about her students and is very passionate about microbiology (even describing its history as being 'juicy'). The labs are easy and fun, and the lectures are interesting and memorable. It is not very difficult to ace her course. I would recommend her to all of you!
Do not take her class.
Dr. Dash is a great professor! Dr. Dash's lectures are long and material-heavy, but her slides are on Canvas so it would be wise to read ahead before class. Her passion for biology is clearly shown in her lectures and it has made me love biology! Thanks to Dr. Dash I have become more aware of amazing opportunities in the fields of science.
The most committed instructor I have ever met. She is amazing and most notably fair and treats everyone with respect. I have nothing but admiration for her. God bless you always prof. Dash.
Dr. Dash truly loves what she does and it shows to her students. This class is not just a walk through easy class you must pay attention and get involved. She cares about her students and is very approachable. She made Bio a fun and interesting class.
Dr. Dash is a very kind and loving professor. You can tell she really cares about her students success and she loves her job. She makes the difficult material very easy to understand and makes sure each student is successful!
Pr Dash is a very respected professor. she cares about her students and has good slide notes, but she is really hard to follow in lectures. she jumps around subjects a lot. she has very essay exams, if you follow up in her lectures and concentrate in class you will get an "A" in all her exams. Never miss a lab you will lose a lot of points. Amazing
Dr. Dash is the best professor I have ever had hands down She cares about each student &wants nothing but the best for each and every one She covers the material in a way thats easy to understand & makes sure to explain everything in a different way if you have any questions Her tests are straight forward and over the exact material she lectures
She is by far the best professor I have ever had. She is super sweet and cares deeply about all of her students, and goes above and beyond to make sure that her students pass. Very genuine person, and knows the subject very well.
Dr. Dash is the ideal professor. She is knowledgeable, compassionate & understanding of all her students. She WANTS to help you succeed. Tips/details: -Very approachable -Sit closer to the front. She writes on the board a lot! -Has a bit of an accent, & only hard to understand when sitting further away -Going to class helps -Be nice to her(please)
I love Dr Dash. She's very caring and would really help you pass her class. Everything on the tests are definitely discussed and written on the board. She is very knowledgable about the subject matter and passionate about it which makes her very inspiring. Microbiology is only a hard subject if you do not study. Would definitely recommend her!
I just took Dr. Dash for Microbiology and let me tell you, she is a GEM. She is so caring, she tries her best to help her students and Ive never had a bio professor who makes these courses so easy to understand. Take her course! She provides the most helpful games and PowerPoints to score high in her course. Wish I had her for every class!
Dr. Dash is a rare professor. Very caring, has a sense of humor and excellent at making difficult material easy to understand. Has an accent, but, sit at the front and you'll be okay. Everything she writes on the board is on exams. Fair Grader and does not try to trick you either on exams. The absolute best decision I made was to take her class.
Dr. Dash was an exceptional professor. She does everything she can to have her students succeed, and it makes her sad when they don't. She is always available should you have any questions, or need any extra help. She is also very funny. The only hurdle I experienced was her thick accent in the beginning, but that was not a detriment to the class.
Dr. Dash is an exceptional professor. She has 5 exams. Gives extra credit. She gives you links to Biology games, which helped so much before an exam. She gives out pre-lab quizzes, so make sure you study the previous lab and understand what it is you worked with. Nonetheless, Dr. Dash is an inspiration and is there if you have any questions.
Dr. Dash is by far the best professor I have ever taken! She cares about all her students and takes time to memorize all their names. She doesn't have a cumulative exam, but she does have lab quizzes. She also gives extra credit, sometimes in the form of group projects. If you want a great biology professor, there isn't anyone better than Dr. Dash!
Dr. Dash is a great professor and shes funny too! Almost everything you need to know is in your notes. Reading the textbook helps too. Shes really good at explaining the information so make sure you show up for lecture. She's very encouraging ! Brings your spirit up to learn and gets you motivated. Study everyday throughout the week.
Dr. Dash is easily the best professor I've ever had. Hands down. She is always so excited about the topics she covers and she rewards participation so make sure you're active and engaged! There was one assignment which really sticks out to me: an exam had a homework segment that took the class well over a week to finish. This forced me to learn!
Dr. Dash cares. She will make sure you not only succeed in her class but in life and any career you choose to take when it comes to the medical field. Her class is enjoyable and has taught me how to truly study and retain information and use it to real life scenarios. She's one of the best professors I've had throughout my college experience.
You have an amazing professor who is willing to help you if you ask. She is kind, she is knowledgeable and most importantly, she knows how to educate and make information stick. She is amazing!!!
I love this woman!!!!!!!!! She is incredibly kind and has an amazing heart, but she is also incredibly smart and helpful. She cares about her students and she knows how much your grade means to you. If you are serious about the field of biology and/or science you will do great in this class with this professor. She's very organized, to boot.
Dr. Dash is probably the best professor Ive had, when she wants to teach she teaches you well. But she shows major favortism, and will call you out for the simplest thing for the rest of the semester
This class requires effort from the student to study the material! If you study hard you will do well. Rent 10th ed Campbell Bio from Amazon for $20 for the semester. There's only a few assignments so that you have time to study so take advantage. Study for the post-lab quizzes and do the academic games. Use all the resources she gives you.
Dr. Dash is an amazing professor. She genuinely cares aout you as a person as well as your success in class and life. She offers everything you need to get an "A" in her class. She teaches what you need to know and doesn't fluff her lectures. Very little homework, no quizes, 5 exams and plenty of notice of the exam date. I can not say enough good!
At first I thought her accent would make the class difficult to follow, but you get past it very easily. She is the sweetest professor you will have. She has plenty of games and resources for you to learn from. She is funny in a mom way. She cares about every one of her students and helps us to succeed. Obviously this class isn't easy but ucan pass
Dr. Dash is amazing!! She gives you every opportunity to pass and helps you with anything! She is funny and makes class enjoyable! She gives extra credit and lots of practice questions before test for more points.
Dr. Dash is the most amazing person and teacher you can ever have. she will give you all the materials that you need in order to pass the class. she cares about her students.
I'm writing this a little bit late because I've had rough semesters. Dr. Dash is an absolute gem of a human being, and an incredible professor. I'm part of a rigorous program that builds off of prior classes for information, and the things I learned in bio 471 saved me on another final today. Thank you Dr. Dash for being so incredible.
Great person and really knows her field. As for her teaching she seems to take too much on and was very overwhelmed from her others classes when I took her. Prepare to teach yourself from the textbook and you will pass.
Can get C w/ no effort. Just like any bio class actively engage w/ material. Didn't use book; studied lecture & lab notes & ppts. If book wanted, cheaply rent from Amazon. Very available thru email & at office. 5 tests, 2 HWs, 4 lab quizzes, 1 big lab quiz. Tests multiple choice, T/F, matching, fill-in-the-blank. Lab hands-on but easy. no final.
Dr. Dash is an outstanding professor and really enjoys teaching. Great at keeping everyone interested, and accessible outside of class. Her classes are not easy but the environment is made for learning. Everything in lecture is helpful on exams. Dr. Dash has become one of my favorite professors.
Dr. Dash has the biggest heart, genuinely cares for all her students. She writes everything down for you on the board and if you show up, study and write down what she writes you should do just fine. She is the sweetest most caring lady and her enthusiasm makes you want to learn and to love the course material too. I loved her class.
I see a lot of ppl say when a pro. is genuine and actually cares for their studen but Dr. Dash REALLY does love and cares for her students, Shes 1 of the kindest and good-hearted ppl I'v ever met. The only thing bad about this class is that the test sometimes does not give questions on good material you studied and inside its like what % is adenine
An amazing professor, grades with her heart and I will be taking her class again for 205, she is so amazing as a professor and individual. A little hard to understand due to her accent, but if you sit up front and read the textbook and study the slides you will learn the subject!
Sagarika is a great professor! she was encouraging and really did care about me and my goal of passing this class with an A. Her labs were a little difficult but still doable. You definitely have to study and take good notes in class and in lab. use the book!! if you actually want to learn the material you'll pass.
i am so disappointed that rate my professor has gotten rid of the chili pepper rating feature. this Woman is the most beautiful professor ive ever had the pleasure of learning from. i know the max was 3 chili peppers however i think this WOMAN deserves 5 chili peppers, minimum. also we have that same Virgo energy, shes good at biology too so yeah
I am so glad a friend of mine referred Dr. Dash to me. I have taken BIO205 before with a different professor and did not succeed. But with him, I ended with an A! Dr. Dash will help in any way for a student to succeed without a doubt. His quizzes and exams are all based on his lectures and mandatory book. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone else.
Dr. Dash is very caring. She truly wants all her students to succeed. Took her during the pandemic online. She extended due dates, longer test times, and answered emails quickly. She is tough to understand but her PowerPoints are directly from book. A bit disorganized & adds random assignments late but will extend due date if needed. Recommend her!
Dr. Dash is an amazing teacher. The online class was harder than I thought, but if you read the material she lays out for you, and keep up with annoucements YOU will do great in this class. Definetly a Professor that aids you in the college experience. As well as answering any and all questions you might have, very quick to respond.
Dr. Dash is hands down the best professor at GCC. She takes you under her wing and guides you through her course. She cares about you passing and understanding the material. Make sure you pay attention before you take lab quizzes! Her accent is amazing in my opinion and after taking her for 181 and 205, its hard to understand science without it!
Although I prefer recorded lectures at least for online classes, this professor still did a good job at organizing the class and providing PowerPoints that needed to be reviewed before tests. She also provided some feedback and would send emails with extra and useful information to look over in regards to the unit material.
I actually cried when the class ended it was so good
Dr. Dash was one of my favorite teachers my first semester of college. She is very sweet and caring. She is very strong about helping her students pass her class and even give you very helpful life advice. Unless you don't pay attention or participate you should be able to pass. She also responds very fast when reached via email and is very helpful
Dr.Dash is the best! She is very kind and intelligent and genuinely cares about her students. The class itself is easy if you study! She always lets her students know when there will be exams and what they will be about, and she always answers any questions you might have. Overall, fantastic teacher.
Dr. Dash is the best professor I have ever had, she truly cares about every one of her students. Attendance is mandatory, you lose lab points if you don't show up. I recommend studying the textbook and making quizlets from the quizzes to study for the exams. It was a super fun and interesting class, Dr.Dash is amazing!!
BEST BIOLOGY PROF EVER!!! Dr. Dash explains content to the T! I cannot say enough good things about her. Dr. Dash teaches with a passion! Her accent is the BEST and you will miss it!!! Dr. Dash is a kind-hearted, approachable, and funny woman! Bonus: Dr. Dash gives the BEST pep talks and words of wisdom. 10/10 TAKE HER!!!
Dr. Dash was an outstanding professor, she is passionate about biology. Dash makes each student feel cared about. She takes time learning about you and remembering each student's name. She might have been hard to understand during lecture at times but she never had an issue coming over to you if you had any questions.
Professor Dash was an amazing teacher. I was in a hybrid class so lecture was on your own time and the labs were in person. Tests were relatively easy, you just have to put the time in to study. But she really does care for her students and wants to see them succeed. I would definitely take her again.
Other than being a bit too rambling at times, she puts her heart on her sleeve and deeply cares about each one of her students exceeding not only in her class but in the world too. Easy to pass if you pay very close attention to her in-person labs and ask questions when confused.
Fantastic Professor who cares about her students and their success. They ONLY reason I would not take again is because I struggle with English as is, and had difficulties deciphering her accent at times. Absolutely a me thing, and not on her. I WAS tempted to take Microbiology with her though, and had to really consider the pros and cons!
Dr. Dash was one of the best professors I have ever had at gcc. She helped me so much and never gave up on me. I recommend this teacher to anyone that needs to take bio 205 or any bio.
Dr. Dash is a fantastic professor who truly cares about student success. The class can be challenging, but with the help of the textbook and tools like unstuckstudy, you'll be well on your way to mastering the material. Highly recommend!
Dr. Dash was an absolutely amazing professor! Within the second week she memorized everyone's name. She really knows biology and is more than willing to answer any questions that arise during lab/lecture. If there is any problem with tests, labs, or other students, she is always going to make it her top priority. Would take her class again.
Dr Dash is such a kind soul who really wants you to do well and ask questions.
Dr. Dash is an amazing individual who care very deeply about her students and wants everyone to succeed, she does have a thick accent which can sometimes be difficult to understand and she does like to ramble a lot. The material is challenging you will be required to read the exams are short all multiple choice only about 25 questions.
Dr. Dash is incredibly caring and she is passionate about what she teaches. The class is a hybrid class and requires students to spend their own time over lecture and do an in-person lab. She's also funny. She LOVES answering students questions. She's a great overall professor and cares about the wellbeing of all of her students.
She is probably the most genuine person I have ever met. She loves when students paricipate. I took her hybrid class which was powerpoint lectures and labs in person. I feel like her letures were super long and not really straight to the point. I learned more from youtube videos. But when she did do lectures in person, it was really good.
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