i put little/no effort in, got a B.

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expect a lot of work, but teaches well

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AVOID!, lots of work, i cry!

Very hard, expects a lot for a non-major course, HARD TESTS, helps when asked

Took this two times, passed with her

Should pass if you try

she is very fair-helps you out when you aren't doing so well

she honestly cared that you understood and did well (if you tried)

nice but too much info. covered at one time

WAY TOO MUCH info at once... tests r impossible, but she posts notes on Blk Brd

nice, efficient, hard, overall good teacher

I didn't do a damn thing and pulled a B.

HARD tests.. class is SO boring but alot of grade protectors

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Good teacher, but too much work. Do not take her. Stressful.

Dr Bruce gives you a lot of work but if you do the work you understand the information a lot better and do better on tests and class assignments with not as much effort. Great teacher

helpful. but too much information for a 100 level course

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ok...she's really not that bad of a person OR that difficult of a professor. just be sure to do the RQs and work your @ss of for labs.

its a basic bio class just study the material and you'll be fine shes more than happy to help you

easy class. just study notes. tests are easy

Dr. Bruce is truly Bruce Almighty. She is quite clear in her instruction, provides a detailed syllabus with clear instruction. She is an amazing teacher and adjusts for different learning styles. Will help anyone even a brick learn the material.

always easy to get a hold of and always willing to work with you outside of class if you need it. always has mad study sessions before test, but realy hard on grading lab reports

too hard for a gen ed. Stuff seems simple then the tests come. If you keep up with RQs and Quizzes, a C+ or B- isn't too hard to get. Getting an A is damn near impossible. Not recommended

I took a class that was very similar to this in high school. Believe it or not, she was absolutely clear on things that I could not understand in the class I took in high school. I practically slept through that class and still got an A!

All of you spiteful kids are probably just lazy, stupid wastes of life. Dr. Bruce is a very intelligent, devoted teacher. Intelligent, motivated students, Don't listen to them!

Very challenging class for a 110 level. She takes it very seriously. class average in 60s range for tests. semi-daily quizzes(to help grades) are TOUGH/TRICKY. Must put a lot of work for a gen ed.

I'm not gonna lie, she is hard, and your gonna have to work at it. But a little bit of work goes a long way, just do all the things she recomends and study and go to class and you'll be ok. And she is ALWAYS ALWAYS willing to help. Just go to her office, she'll stay as long as she needs to help u.

Bruce is an extremely good teacher. Take her classes if you can. She expains things well and is always there to help you with thing. By far, Bruce is my favorite teacher.

Good teacher. She can be hard at times. If you have a good biology background, you can probably do well in the class, along with alot of intense studying. Go to class, it helps. She also offers review sessions before each test- GO TO THEM. She'll help you if you need it, just ask. ALOT OF STUDYING!!

she is a very nice lady but extremely difficult, i recommend that you do not take her because her tests are completely insane, you have to put in at least 8 hours a week of studying just for her class and its still not clear, DONT TAKE, TRUST ME.

Everyone is saying that she is hard and you have to study. This is true; but we are here to do that. She is an amazing teacher and if you put out the effort of studying and going to the review session you will do well. I read this before taking her class and i was terrified.I got an A-!!

She's alright. I like her style of teaching. She's not too fast. And I think she's the best professor i have this sem. HAHA do i have to answer the appearance question?

Great teacher. Almost everyone I know in this class got an A-. All you gotta do is show up in class and jot down notes coz she gives short quizzes that are quite easy. Its also helpful to read the text first before going to class.

After reading her reviews before i took this course i almost dropped her class. Instead I stuck with it and got an A. I hardly passed Bio in high school. This class simply requires you to study. She gives you the essays for the tests and gives you a great study packet before every test. Just put forth the effort and its fine.

So, I've read these comments and seriously I dont think they justify her AT all. I just transfered and she is the best teacher I've ever had. If you do your work, you'll get a good grade. She expects alot out of her students, but you will leave her class knowing something-unlike most classes here. ! If you dont take her your stupid.

This class is challenging, yet I feel like I learned alot. If you keep on top of the readings and notes you will be ok. Don't skip class, the lecture material is important on the test and the daily quies count for attendence and as a separate quiz grade. Dr. B is a hottieeeee!!!!

I took seminar over the summer with her. The class it self isn't the greatest, but I thought she was a great professor and very helpful. Pretty easy A as long as you do exactly what she wants you to with your presentation.

I love Dr. Bruce! This is a difficult course but you have to engage yourself. Sometimes you will love this class and others you won't. Dr. Bruce does take the class a little far sometimes but she does care a lot about her students. You will learn more in the first few weeks of this class than you did the whole year in HS bio.

Excellent teacher! It's a difficult class, there is tons of info to remember, so you HAVE to study! She is more than willing to help when you're falling behind. But if you like to skip class, don't take this one! Lecture notes are important, and she gives random 10 pt quizzes that count as attendance too. Helps that she makes the info interesting!

Very smart teacher but very hard. It is important to go to class, take good notes, and study them. A lot of random 10 pt pop quizzes. Tests are only allowed 40 minutes and contain a 500 word essay, multiple choice, and a few open endeds. Very helpful if you dont understand. A must study class or you will not pass.

Really good teacher! There are a lot of quizes but she'll usually warn you before she gives them. Really straight forward with what material is going to be on the tests. Very helpful with extra studying. Would definatley recomend taking her class.

Knows the subject matter and teaches well. But have hatred for a particular race. Could excel beyond her imaginations if she could treat all races equally. She treated me unfair.

She's a really good teacher, this class was good because it was new and just for people who are in health related majors. If you weren't doing something that is health related i would say don't take it. But since alot of your classes are going to be science related, she's a great teacher to take to take because you get a good background.

Very helpful, sets up many review sessions before tests,gives you the essays on the test before you take it. She is very knowledgeable about the subject, and LOVES Biology. There's a decent amount of work, but I would recommend taking her.

I really enjoyed her class, she's very smart and is willing to help you if you need it. However, her tests are hard but if you do the essays that she gives you before hand you'll be fine! Go to class b/c there are pop quizzes sometimes.

I LOVE professor Bruce. She was such a good teacher and really engaged the class. i was worried before because i thought the information might be overwhelming but she presents it in such a way that makes sense and is interesting. she really isnt hard. if you go to class, read the book, there is no way you cant pull off an A. i did

Very nice woman. Biology is her LIFE! Tests are hard, but if you go to class, read the book, and go to study sessions, the curriculum is a lot easier to comprehend. If you want to get on her good side, ask questions, and talk to her outside of class. Hard class, but with some effort, can be passed! :D

If you need to have the fundamentals of biology down, then this is your class!! She is really nice and always provides extra help when you ask for it. But this class is pretty difficult, and you have to put in a lot of extra work to do well. But if you do everything she assigns and go to her help sessions you'll do fine!

Dr Bruce was probably the best Biology professor I've ever had. She really knows her stuff and gives her students TONS of extra review material in addition to the book. Tests are somewhat difficult but she is always available to help! I would take her again!

This professor is great at teaching. She is passionate and interested. This class requires a lot of attention. She is a really clear lecturer and is always available for help.

She was a reeeeeaaalllyyy really hard teacher. If you know your stuff you'll be alright. She helps you the best she can but expect quizzes every other class and homeworks will be due all the time. I hated biology but I pulled off a B because she really did try to help.

A good teacher. Reading the textbook assignments before each class helps A LOT! Tests are thorough, but if you prepare well beforehand, you should be okay. She's willing to help if you're unsure/unclear about something. All in all, a good teacher who knows her stuff.

A very nice lady. And also extremely helpful. Reading the text book will help you out a lot with exams. try to come to class b/c if you miss a day ur gonna b out of luck

You need to pay attention in class and study, but she gives you the essays before each test word for word. As long as you answer them ahead of time there shouldn't be a problem. She's particular with labs but she gives you a rubric of what she wants.

Dr. Bruce was an excellent teacher!!! She was very helpful and understandable. At some points the work was a little excessive but it was useful information. Study guides are very helpful and detailed. COME TO CLASS OR YOU MAY BE LOST...but you can always ask questions and she'll be happy to clarify anything. I was satisfied with my B+ in the class.

At first i was intimidated by Dr. Bruce and the class. But after about a month, i knew what it took to succeed in the class. Go to every class, go to the review session,coaching sessions, tutoring, etc. Tests can be a little tricky but easily passable. She is very clear about the material. Just a great overall professor.

Dr. Bruce is by far one of the best teachers i've ever had. She's always available for outside help when you need her and she offers tutoring sessions the day before the test. It would be a huge mistake if you didn't take her. All the bio190 classes are going to be difficult, but if you spend time doing the work (which will be alot!) you'll be good

hard but once you get with a routine you get used to what you have to do. go to class, TAKE NOTES, and studystudystudy. shes willing to help at anytime. labs arent too bad. design an experiment and make a poster about it. she gives a study guide that is similar to the exam which is good. quizzes are constant. you do learn the stuff with her though

Dr. Bruce is honestly the BEST teacher I've had at TU. She cares deeply about her students and is very willing to provide help. She offers tutoring and reviews sessions before each exam. Have to work for a good grade, but thats how it is with all Bio 190 classes. DEFINITELY take Bruce if you have the chance to!

Dr. Bruce was an extrememly challenging teacher. She is an insanely tough grader and you have a quiz every other class it feels like. Read each assigned chapter before class. Take a lot of notes and study every night.

Dr. Bruce is by far my favorite teacher at TU. She really cares about her students and wants you to learn and understand the material. Do the five page reading assignments before class and use the study guides she makes for you. I would strongly recommend her!

Take Dr. Bruce! She wants all of her students to pass and will help you no matter what. She brings in many outside examples which helps you understand the class. She teaches toward the visual and auditory learners. You MUST take notes and STUDY CONSTANTLY. She heightened my interest in biology! Great teacher

She is always willing to help. Go to her test review sessions and you will do fine on the tests. She teaches to everyones needs by using diagrams and videos. The labs can be stressful but you will definitely learn a lot! Take her!

I LOVED Dr. Bruce's class! She is one of my all-time favorite teachers. Her class is easy if you have the motivation to study and keep up with you work. She is ALWAYS willing to sit down with you until you understand the material commpletely. She is the best and I wish I could take her for another course in the future!

Great professor! She's always willing to help, as long as you come to her. She knows the material is hard, and actually works to make it easier to understand. Just read the textbook and study, and an A is possible.

An amazing biology professor. Tests are pretty hard and you dont get much time but if you know the material you can get it done with time to spare. If you're not good in biology def take the review session its worth it. Everything is on bbd and LOOK AT ALL THE STUDY GUIDES. there isnt anything on the test that isnt in the study guide. great teacher

Yes this class is hard, its going to be with whoevever you take it with. But Dr. Bruce knows her stuff, is 110 percent willing to help, and she will make sure you really know it, not just know it for the test. She tests for comprehension not memorization. You cant expect this class to be easy, i would absolutley recomend her.

Dr. Bruce is a really good teacher. She is kind of a hard grader but goes over everything really really well. I strongly recommend that you take her class. I have talked to other people and she is clearly the best BIO 190 professor. She is really nice and funny and will help you through anything.

It's not a walk in the park, but she's a great prof. She loves what she teaches, and she genuinely wants you to succeed. Go to review sessions. I would recommend her.

Tough teacher. Her expectations can seem kind of ridiculous and the work load is high. I found the lectures to be helpful. The textbook is your best friend for this class. If you're not great with a lot of work, don't take her. I received an A, but I studied for this class about an hour everyday and about 2 hours a day for a week before exams.

This is a hard class not gonna lie, I had to study like it was my job. She expects a lot out of you and there is a lot of material. Overall I thought she was a really good professor, she wanted students to succeed and really knew what she was teaching. I would def recommend her for Bio.

Hands down the hardest class in college. VERY hard. Most people in the class are repeaters. It is possible to do well but you MUST study every second. She is a great teacher, but either way, I hated this class with a passion.

She is an overall good teacher. Very helpful and wants her students to do well. The class isn't going to be easy with any professor there is a lot of material and requires a lot of time and studying. She loves what she does and is a very helpful professor. I would defeinitely recommend her.

Bruce is awesome. Yes its a boring and challenging class, but since you have to take it, she's the best you will get. Knows material inside and out, very enthusiastic, presents material in many different and helpful ways. Tests are based off study questions and essays. Time consuming but not hard if you study.

The class is hard, and you will be challenged. But Bruce is a very good teacher, and she knows her stuff. She's really good about getting grades and tests back. Go to the review sessions before each test, they really do make a difference. READ THE TEXTBOOK and study and you will do just fine. Bruce is always available for extra help.

I did not like Bio in high school, and I still do not like it now, but Dr. Bruce did help a lot. Sometimes she can go on and on but she does explain things well. If you don't understand somethings just ask. Go to review sessions, and READ THE BOOK! I received a B- but if I studied more, I could've done better. Take her!

Do not let these bad reviews scare you. Bruce is wonderful, she gives you everything you need to get a good grade and will spend hours helping you. If you cannot at least pass this class, then you weren't willing to put the effort in and you don't belong in college. STUDY AND WORK HARD. THIS IS COLLEGE. Take Bruce.

Dr. Bruce is an excellent teacher. If you keep up with the work then you will be fine. Go to any review sessions that she has and study a couple days in advance for the test. You should do fine if you do all the things I mentioned.

Dr. Bruce is always willing to meet and help revise assignments. Very interesting and uses current materials/ reading in class. Be ready to WORK. But, this should be expected for an advanced composition biology course. If you want to learn a lot, and are willing to work hard, take Dr. Bruce.

Even though this class is really challenging, Dr. Bruce helps you in every way possible. She will volunteer her time and come in on weekends or nights to review for exams that are the next day. She truly wants you to do your best in class. She made the class easier with all of her help and her clear teaching skills.

Dr. Bruce is just awesome. She's always willing to help and her class really isn't that hard if you do the work. She's really passionate about what she does and it shows. As long as you actually study and prepare for tests and quizzes you will do fine in this class.

This is a hard class but Bruce is the best. She knows what she is talking about and explains it very well. Unit tests are every 2 weeks and you NEED to study for them. But as long as you know the material you will be fine. She posts powerpoints on Bb after every class and will answer any questions you have. Definitely take her.

BIO 190 isn't an easy class, but Bruce is straightforward, and she wants you to do well. You have to do the work, and she gives you a lot of assignments, but they help you learn the material and you can stumble a couple times and still do okay. Tests are straightforward.

Biology is a difficult class no matter who you take it with, but she goes out of her way to help her students. She has multiple optional review sessions before each test. Her lectures were very interactive and interesting. The lab was easy and fun.

Dr. Bruce is wonderful. She's absolutely brilliant, gets her ideas across clearly, and is extremely personable. Labs were easy and fun, and questions were always welcome and answered fully. She's extremely passionate about this course and really wants her students to do well. Yes, this course is hard. Study, ask for help, and you'll be fine.

Bio 190 is a hard class in general but Dr. Bruce makes it her priority to help you succeed. If you go to her coaching/office hours or even stay after class she will help you as much as she can. Lots of quizzes and exams to give more points to your grade also.

Dr. Bruce is an awesome professor. She is willing to help however she can and really cares that her students know the material.. This course is tough and covers a lot of material which requires daily studying, but it really prepared me for A&P. After completing her course I went on to pass A&P with an A (built nicely off this material).

Most amazing professor EVER. Went into her office hours every week (not necessary) &learned so much. Gives review sheet with possible essay questions (one will be on the test) and if you study and understand that completely you will be fine! She just wants you to pass and love the subject. She is so passionate about BIO & my whole class loves her!

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER. This class is hard, but not impossible. Bruce hands you everything you need to succeed. DO THE ESSAYS SHE GIVES YOU TO PREP FOR THE EXAMS. I also highly recommend this as an honors class to anyone in Honors College because the class is smaller and she personally connects with the students. Hard class but Bruce is a saint.

She will first come off as a strict professor, but after a few weeks once everyone warms up to each other she is great! It is very easy to tell she loves biology and it shows in the way she teaches. She expects that you pay good attention to her. She is good at explaining content and is always happy to help if you don't understand. Also kinda silly

Read & work on the practice assignments before the lecture .. it really helps. Study as she goes through the sections and write practice essays.

AMAZING! Must take her class! She will do ANYTHING to help you learn your way. Only neg. is that there are a LOT of little assigmts. as long as you turn them all in you will be good. Really is available and genuinely WANTS you to succeed. Provides a million recourses--powerpoint, text, jokes, lecture, notes, everything helps! She needs an award!

I had the flipped version of the Bio 190 course, so I was essentially teaching myself. But Professor Bruce was ALWAYS there to answer an question you had no matter what it was about. The tests are tough but you can do well if you put in the work. She had us do all kinds of hands-on activities in class to help us better understand the material.

This online class is heavily on reading. There is a quiz every week (3 attempts to do it) and an exam every 4 chapters. It is a good amount of reading and exercises you have to do with each chapter, but if you do the reading it will be fine. She answers emails fairly quickly and is here to help.

The easiest class I ever took at Towson. Do the work and you can get an A. She can be a little critical when it comes to grading some things but this class was not bad at all!! Highly recommend her and this class!!!

Since this was an online class for me, I didn't spend much time around the professor. However, for an online class its pretty easy. Of course its a lot of work and reading because its all online and you're learning about medical terminology. Ultimately, if you have seen Grey's anatomy or Chicago med, you'll understand a lot of the material.