Her online labs are the easiest things EVER!!! She puts all of her slides online so you don't have to come to class if you don't want. Her study guides are helpful prior to test.

The class requires you to learn a lot of material, as long as you keep on top of things you should be fine. She is very helpful. You can tell she loves biology and really wants her students to do well. I would definitely take another class with her.

Mrs. Hosch is really nice! I love Biology so I may be a bit biased though. Since she has a phD in BioChemistry or something, she really knows what she's talking about. Especially the chemistry portions of the class, which I have a hard time with, she can explain really well!

It's just a HARD CLASS! Need to read the book before and take notes on her notes... She's really helpful if you ask and she curves most of the exams... Need to give time to study though!

She is nice and willing to help, but class is very difficult and you need to to study alot! Use the book, powerpoints, and online materials and study guides to get ready for the tests. This class may not be mandatory for attendance but keep up with the work, it is a lot of material to cover!

Way too much material covered in this class making it impossible to REALLY learn everything. she is a little weird and takes a long time to get graded assignments and tests posted

If you e-mail her with questions and show her your making some sort of effort, she'll cut you some slack and help more. Make appointments with her, they help and she gives suggestions to how to study the information in a more useful way. From what I've heard about other Bio teachers, she wasn't too bad.

Very good professor, if you actually put the work into it, unlike me. Ask for help if you need it and you should be fine. Tests are multiple choice with a few easy assignments throughout the semester.

Great professor definately knows what she's talking about, you will need the book for the class if you want to get a further understanding. She will work with you if need be. I love biology so overall I grasped the information fairly well. The test and assignments can be difficult but you have to STUDY STUDY STUDY. I would definately take her again

Although she is pretty good looking... She's very monotone and kind of repetitive. The class was intermediate in difficulty, but it's kind of weird.

Definitely knows her stuff, but for someone like me who only took BIO 111 as a gen ed, she did nothing to stimulate my interest in the subject. She was relatively boring, and I think that was her fault, not the material's. The class was easy though, as the tests (and final) were all multiple-choice. Not terrible to look at either.

I hope to get another class with you =)

Dr. Hosch is a very good prof. Her tests are very fair. Hearing about other bio teachers at OU... Dr. Hosch is the best one. She is boring but like i said before shes fair. YOU MUST STUDY!!!! and GO to the SI's ...he is SUPER helpful! STUDY STUDY STUDY ..it is possible to 4.0 this class.. i did plus a few others..but u have to work super hard.

She was great!!! Very helpful whenever I had questions. It is possible to 4.0, I did but you have to work for it. You must go to class if you want to get a good grade. She really explains it in class. I would take her again in a heartbeat.

Although lectures can drag at times, attendence isn't mandatory. If you read the book and do the practice exams, including the tests from the books website, you'll be well prepared. Tests are curved and labs are are simple. She also gives a weekly online quiz designed to boost your grade. I got a 4.0 and only studied the night before the exams.

Very kind and understanding teacher. If you're sick or cannot attend class/ need more time for a test, she's very understanding! Simple yet you still have to study, even if the night before, for her tests. They're multiple choice and over the material that's important and needed to know. I would take her again for sure!

Dr. Hosch was nice, but her lectures are boring and I didn't learn much from her class. I only learned from the SI guy, Casey (who is really helpful- GO TO HIS SESSIONS). Tests are mult. choice and are straightforward, but there's a TON of material to know. I had a pretty hard time with this class even so. Mediocre experience.

She's one of the better profs in the biology dept. Lectures were dull, but she gave multiple opportunities to raise your grade.

Professor Hosch knows her material and willingly answers questions; at times her attitude is just tired, which makes her lectures sound boring.

Great prof, she teaches lecture really well and simplifies the material so its understandable. Lectures were very helpful, but reading the book is even better. Tests were basically over basic ideas, not too many in depth questions. Online quizzes almost every week for easy points.

She is not bad at all. I ended up with a 3.6 and didnt study much. she is nice too and go to the SI's. they help

I don't understand the negative comments.... Dr. Hosch is a great teacher, very well spoken and is highly educated. She does not spoon feed students though, but will go out of her way for students especially if you do your part. I would take her again in a heartbeat, I learned alot from this class !

No matter how you look at it, it is a tough class. But if you have the appropriate background, take notes out of the book, print out all power points, go to SI, and spend a few day studying for the class you will do well. She's will help if you show concern for what you are learning. After all, she does do a lot for the class.

class is very hard. its possible to do well but you really have to commit to studying almost on a regular basis. she is fair and exams aren't too hard. there is just a lot of information so STUDY

She is a great Professor. Very fair, helful if you take the time to ask questions. Helped me find better study websites. Pay attention in class, take notes and use your book. I'm not a biology fan but she made it as interesting as it could be for a non fan.

Dr. Hosch is an amazing professor. She definitely knows her stuff and you can tell she enjoys teaching. She is very clear and organized. Her powerpoints are posted on moodle so it isn't mandatory to go to class but she offers easy points for the people that do come to class. Online quizzes once a week, no time limit, open book, have all week to do

She was kind of crabby. Her class wasn't terribly hard but wasn't easy either. I found her lectures to be pretty boring, and biology used to be my favorite subject in highschool. The class was okay.

Prof Hosch is a good teacher and communicator. She presents the topics in a clear and understandable fashion. She posts powerpoints on moodle, which is very helpful. She is very open to questions if you take the time to ask. This class wasn't that hard, but it did required a lot of studying. Overall, I would recommend Prof Hosch!

Bio 315 is an extreamly difficult class covering massive amounnts of info, for a good grade be willing to put in atleat 30 hours study time before every exam. That being said Dr. Hosch does a good job presenting all of the major conceps duiring lecture. There are many other assignments apart from exams in the class which are basically free points

Great teacher. Biochem is a hard class--you'll need to study at least a week in advance for all tests. If you've never studied 40 hours for an exam, you will now. Extremely fair grader. Uses power points and videos. TONS of extra credit opportunities, if you fail its your fault. Buy the book, read it, show up to class, study, and you'll get an A.

Great Professor. She presents material very clearly and was always very organized. The tests were hard because of the nature of the material, but the exams are fair. She is a very fair grader as well. I wish more professors were as good as her.

it was a hard class but dr. hosch taught the material very well. she will meet with you outside of class to go over tests or discuss grades. i would highly recommend attending class as often as possible because this stuff is hard and she makes it that much easier. i would also HIGHLY recommend going to SI. especially if you get sylvia.

awesome teacher! very smart, interesting lectures and gives all the information you need to know! just make sure you READ and STUDY. I loved this class and learned a lot from her!

She is really nice and gives you a lot of resources to study with. There is a lot of material that you have to learn but a lot of material you have to learn but if you really put in the time and effort and go through the lecture handouts she gives you then you will do fine. You REALLY have to study though. You can get 5 extra credit points.

Not too bad, just make sure that you go over the chapter after the lecture because a lot of the book information isn't necessary for the class. Make sure you print out the lecture slides and bring them to class with you, they're extremely helpful and reviewing them is the best way to study for exams. Tests are pretty hard, just make sure to study.

She's great, the material is a lot to memorize, but she gives good analogies to help you understand. It is possible to 4.0 this class!

She is a great teacher! She really knows what she is talking about and is very willing to help you undersstand the material. It is possible to get a 4.0, just stuy her powerpoint slides and the learning goals that she posts. Those help so much. Overall great professor and I would definitly recomend.

This class is hard but it can be easy if you put effort into it. Prof Hosch practically prepares you for the exams and tests. All the material is covered in the PowerPoint and Learning goals. She is very helpful outside of class and answers her mails. I would recommend her for any Bio Class!

Dr. Hosch is an amazing professor. She is very clear with guidelines and with what she expects from you. I notice a lot of BIO 111 students complaining. I promise you, if you cannot handle BIO 111 with Dr. Hosch, odds are you will not be able to handle a biology major period, so start looking elsewhere.

reliable always on time, Very nice, lots of material to study for (AMAZING powerpoints, learnsmarts, learning goals worksheet). Very reliable for posting everything online. Virtual labs were challenging but use her resources to your advantage and you will be fine.

Very nice and friendly. She explains her lectures well but she is very busy outside of class so she does not have a lot of time to meet up with students whom are confused. I took AP Bio in high school its pretty much the same thing so if you took that you'll do great.

She was nice, she was helpful, her TA was used well. I knew most of the material before hand so the ease of the class was irrelevant for me.

Dr. Hosch is an amazing professor! She truly knows her material and presents it in a fantastic fashion. She makes lectures fun and intriguing with case studies and incorporating things such as cancer and HIV to interest the students. Very approachable and always willing to clarify. Do the learning goals/learning exercises! Do the learn smarts!

The course consists of 3 â??mid-termâ?? exams which are 60 multiple choice questions and exam 4/cumulative final during the final exam period. The exam 4 portion is like the other 3, with 60 mc questions and the cumulative final consist on 45 questions on the â??big topicsâ??. There are also 3 virtual labs which can be quite challenging. Study, study!

You will have to complete 10 out of 19 learn smarts which are online modules that ask you questions and if you get them wrong they repeat in a different way and order until you master them. VERY time consuming but a simple way to earn 60 points. If you complete the additional 9, you get 9 points extra credit! She is very willing to help!

You do in class activities time to time with people around you which is a portion of your grade. Print her lecture notes, attend every class, take additional notes and you will succeed. Donâ??t take this class lightly. It is a lot of material (20 chapters worth!) You will need to study, study, study! Its information â??overload.â??

SI was fantastic for this course! Liz Silverman did an awesome job relaying the information in a different way and having her own PowerPointâ??s, examples and Jeopardy games to drive the material into our brains. Go to SI, epically if Liz is running it, it truly helps a lot! If you do bad you didnâ??t try and are lazy!

If you donâ??t have much of a biology and chemistry background take other classes first. A combination of my High School Biology I, Biology II, and AP Biology courses with some Chemistry and additional content Iâ??ve never seen. Have a good background. Between Liz and Hosch there is no reason to fail this class, unless you just donâ??t try and are lazy.

Hosch is always willing to help if your lost. Do her learning goals and learn smarts, she gives you A LOT of resources to help you succeed. She can be ticked off and come off irritated at times but as the semester progresses you see her true colors. Started with 100 people and ended with 50, so this isnâ??t easy, its college!

AMAZING PROFESSOR! Describes everything very clearly and reiterates the more complicated concepts to make sure that they make sense to students. I came into this class without ever having taken a bio course, even in high school, and I got a 4.0. Obviously, you have to study a little, but Dr. Hosch provides all of the materials you need to succeed.

This class is not a blow off, be prepared to work your butt off and study like crazy! Do everything you can to learn the material and go to S.I. There is soo much info. she expects you to know but I ended up with a 3.5. She is really nice and explains everything well but if you ask her a question she'll make you think and won't give you the answer.

Her exams are fair and as long as you study and keep up with the material you will do fine, but be prepared to study bio everyday! Her learning goals that she posts on moodle are extremely helpful. Read the book, do the learnsmart modules, and learning goals and you will do well. There is alot of marteral so you have to be on top of things

Dr. Hosch is actually quite awesome! At the beginning of the semester her lectures were boring, but they got interesting later. Her exams aren't too bad if you study alot!Her questions come pretty much from everything you learn in the slides. The learning goals are really helpful, and I used the book alot as well.She's pretty nice & easy to talk to

Had her for Bio 111, she was great! SI was helpful as were her notes! Awesome class!

I had Hosch for BIO 425. She is wonderful - email her if you have any question or go to her office hours. Also, go to class. It's interesting and helpful. I LOVED this class! Her clinical applications were really cool too.

Really enjoyed this class. It requires a lot of participation, and she expects a lot from the students. Still, I got a lot out of this class. I recommend having her check the final paper multiple times (like, 5 or 6) before submitting it. Make sure to do the readings and be very well-prepared for the presentations.

The course requires a lot of work, but she made the class awesome! she did a very good job in engaging the class, she made her lectures and exams straightforward, her paper analysis rubric was clear cut. i enjoyed the class a lot! she clearly knows what shes doing, and has complete mastery of biochemistry!

This class is intense and requires alot of studying. Hosch is great but its going to take alot of energy and verygood study habit to pull a 4.0. Glycolysis and GNG are the first part so make sure you know this by heart to make it easy on you. Everything is on powerpoint and you dont need the book i bought it and rarely used it and gota 3.6STUDYHARD

This class was great and Dr. Hosch was an awesome professor that made expectations clear. If you study and go to class, you will probably get an A.

Took Hosch last semester and enjoyed the class. Super nice in office hours and makes sure you understand topics. Tests are hard but based off of powerpoints. I recorded her lectures, took good notes and got an A.

She's good at her job. I attended class at the assigned times and took notes. I also took booknotes and made sure to complete all the homework. I did very well in her course and enjoyed the class. I would take her again. Test's were not easy but i got 90's so long as i studied. Her class is not a blow off but you LEARNED all the material.

okay, this may sound biased as i am a biology major but Dr. Hosch is considerate and accommodating. Her class has always been tough (which is what you would expect in an upper level bio class) but she grades fairly. She was very clear with her grading criteria and follows through with it. Her class was enjoyable and very challenging

Ihad her for two classes. I had her for BIOCHM2 and purposefully took her class the following year for Scientific Inquiry. She really cares about her student's success. Her office is ALWAYS open. She even helped me apply for grad school and read over essays not for her class. She is a great mentor and a great professor. If you're lazy, don't bother

She is the best! This class was really interesting and I learned a lot. Participation matters but it's not difficult to get your points because the discussions are fun and there's lots to say about the topics.

Shes a very good teacher. Not necessarily easy but if you do the work and stay ahead you should get a decent grade in her class. Attend the lectures because they help clarify the notes. Dont study the night before because you wont be able to process all the information you need

She is an amazing instructor, was very clear in her instruction, and was very helpful in explaining the material to you, if you are having difficulty she is will to help, and if you don't have certain background prior to taking the class she will assist you in understanding it! No exams, but their are group projects, and class participation.

I LOVE Sarah. This was my first semester in college and I passed with a 3.9, she was such a great professor and her exams are straight from her powerpoints. Always talked about her kids and husband but I loved that she was a human and not a typical boring professor. Overall I would recommend her for bio 111, I wish she taught 113 or physio!

I really enjoyed having Hosch for bio. She explains the topics very well and uses many different methods to measure performance. Instead of your final grade just being exams and quizzes, she also includes virtual labs, connect modules, and in-class group work. She posts a lot of study tools on moodle and if you just use those and read you can pass.

The overall class is a lot for first time college students. I was overwhelmed in the beginning but after finishing the class I did just fine. She has a lot of problem solving questions that make you think for the answer. Recommend never getting behind and doing notes before class. Homework , EC, online quizzes per chapter and 4 exams.

Her bio 495 (scientific and inquiry class) class was awesome, the work is average and very doable. If you take it with another professor you may have to write a 20 page research paper and we did not. She makes this class very interesting and engaging. The participation is easy and just talk about your personal option on bioethics topics.

I took her for Biochemistry II and she is a thorough and good lecturer. Her assignments, powerpoints and exams are clear-cut and you're never left wondering what to study for.

Incredibly personable and knowledgable. Her class is comprised of four exams (one being the final), iClicker questions, timed online quizzes, critical thinking team problems, and virtual labs. Don't expect to sleepwalk through the class, but also don't expect to be studying for 18-20 hours/week as many people did. YouTube will be your best friend.

Very long lectures and online reading. Homework will take a hour or longer. Went In to see her for help and she was extremely nice and wanted to make sure I passed the class. Study hard for the tests they are not easy.

Definitely knows a whole lot about bio, made lectures interesting even though at times it seemed to just drag. Study hard for exams as theyre not the easiest, use her extra resources to your advantage; they help a lot. This class is intimidating at first for a first time college student but you get used to it. Come to class, grade depends on it

She is a very smart and very good teacher, but the course itself is extremely hard and she doesn't make it easy on you. You have to work very very hard for an A in this class. Theres a decent amount of "team activities" which would actually lower my grade because team members wouldn't contribute.

great instructor, smart, fair, and straightforward. She makes what is expected in the class very clear, the syllabus and rubrics are detailed and nothing will surprise you. The only problem with her is that she never stops talking about her kids, literally every single class, could be just my problem but sometimes it gets annoying.

Not very inspiring to learn in her class: not very much "real-world application" to the biology; purely material based. However, if this is a course that you simply need to knock out, this would be an excellent choice. She is very clear about what she wants and there is no trickery. Read and study in advance to be in good shape.

Dr. Hosch is one of the best professors I have had in the bio department at OU. She cares so much about students and makes herself available if you need help. This class is really hard though and requires a lot of effort outside of class, but if youre going to take it you should 100% take it with her!

Professor Hosch is absolutely one of my favorite professors at OU. I was very nervous about taking this class because of how hard it is, but I'm so glad I had her. The case studies and problem sets were a huge help in understanding the material and studying. Professor Hosch is also very good at clarifying any confusing concepts.

Professor Hosch is a great teacher. She definitely knows what shes talking about and seems like shes very willing to help students out. However, if youre considering taking this course online, dont. Itll take over your life and trying to teach yourself the material will most likely break u down. Save it for in person.

With yesterday being my last Zoom lecture with Dr. Hosch, I can say that she's an AMAZING professor! Biology is a pretty hard subject, but the amount of work and material she offers makes learning much easier. She responds to emails quickly, and is quick to apologize when she makes a mistake. I love biology much more because of her!

This Professor was great! Although she had quizzes for every chapter they were easy. Her exams were a little hard but if you tried you can do it they are mostly based off powerpoints. She was very nice I recommend her!

Professor Hosch was absolutely amazing! She seems intimidating at first because she is very professional, but she is someone who is truly passionate and interested in what she does. She is clear about expectations and loves taking questions. The class is mostly composed of tests, quizzes, and discussion forums. She will definitely help you succeed!

DR. HOSCH IS AMAZING!!! I would take her for every class if possible. she is so genuine, nice, understanding, and caring. She truly wants to see you succeed and doesn't want to make life harder for you. Workload is not too less, not too much, just right. I highly recommend taking her!!!

Perfect, no other way to describe her. The grading scale is fair and accurate, very easy to reach out to, and willing to help in any way. This is of course a tough class, but she makes biochemistry mostly palatable. Everything is from the lecture videos and book. Don't Slack and you'll definitely do good. 100/10 recommend.

Get ready for lots of reading the textbook. Most of the exams are based off of this. I really liked this class! I just do not recommend taking this course in the summer as a 7 week class. that was so much information in so little time! overall great professor!

One of the best professors I have ever encountered. She is caring and willing to help. Through my rough time during this course, she was available. This course is not easy, but God bless her. OU needs to hire more professors like her.

Enjoyed this professor, was harsh on grading

Dr. Hosch is a great professor. Science is definitely not my thing and I was able to pass with a B+. Not test heavy, lots of other ways to get your points. If you put in the work you will get the grade you want. 10/10 recommend

Great professor and a very nice person, exams were tough but, if you go to lectures after already looking over the PowerPoint you are covering, you will excel in the class

You're able to get 100% on the majority of HW assignments. Her lectures are extensive and she'll happily go over any questions. To study, make sure to annotate the PowerPoint and watch crash courses to clear up any confusion. Her tests can be hard, but as long as you put in the work to study (not at the last minute) you can definitely get an A+.

Dr. Hosch is good professor. However, she will make it sound that this class is your life. Lectures are heavy but she explain them very clear. Exams are hard and she will make you think so be sure to study hard and understand it. She offers extra credit so exams is not just your grade. She is kind and will help you in any possible way to succeed.

she cares about making sure you pass, so if you are struggling go to her office hours.

Professor Hosch is a great professor. Sometimes her lectures can be quick and you will need to do a little digging on your own to have a better understanding of topics for conceptual questions but other than that she is amazing. If you come to class, take notes on lectures, complete all extra credit, and take advantage of SI, and you'll be fine.

Caring and good professor who wants you to succeed, but the class is a little difficult, but you will learn a lot too.

The class is super hard, especially if you're not engaged, and her teaching style is somewhat unorthodox. While I do say this, she also gives us many resources for us to succeed and she cares about us so much.

Professor Hosch's class is challenging but rewarding. Attend lectures, complete all assignments, and utilize resources like unstuck AI for study prep - you'll learn a lot and can succeed in this course.

The course covers a lot of material, so it's beneficial to be familiar with the content before attending lectures. The tests are manageable if you study every day. I recommend the teaching assistants or the Biology Learning Lounge for help. Expect many group assignments, and there are a few extra credit opportunities available.

Dr. Hosch is very nice, but she is way to smart to be teaching intro bio. She focuses on biochemistry a lot in her lectures, which is very difficult for those who don't know much bio. She did provide a lot of resources outside of class in order to help you succeed, but it still felt like I couldn't keep up with the class.

Sarah is probably one of the best professors you can take for this course, bio 1200 is in general very challenging because it's very fast paced but she gives extra credit opportunities and the group work will boost your grade quite a bit, she also rounds grades up.

BIO 1200 is a hard course but Sarah Hosch makes it so much simpler! She provides outlines with study guide practice problems. FILL OUT THE OUTLINES!! The outlines have all the information you need for the test. Listen to her lectures she takes notes with you at times she is very knowledgeable.

Took this class in Fall 2024 great professor! Her office hours are super helpful if you're stuck. Studying can be tough since exams focus on applying concepts, but lectures and PowerPoints cover a lot of the material. Pay attention and you'll be in good shape.

This is the best professor for this course based off students taking the other Bio professors and myself. She has long slides but they cover everything you need to know.She takes her time helping students understand and draws things out in easy to understand ways. It is a difficult course so additional help like bio lounge and office hrs would help

60% of grade is exam, rest is fluff that can be ez A (infinite attempt HW, online quizzes w/multiple attempts, time-consuming but not harshly graded case studies). Exams are pretty difficult, large mix of M.C., Free response, and biochemical pathways. Lectures like 7/10, if she posts her old online lectures they were pretty good. Overall okay class

Shes honestly amazing. She really knows what shes talking about. Very hefty course, if you took ap bio and still remember it then youre good. Prioritize the Smartbook EC assignments and youll pass easily. GO TO THE SI!!! The TA gives some answers to exams. Not a lot of hw but amazing notes! Really sweet professor for bio

Dr. Sarah Hosch is a very kind professor. Lots of great lectures. Homework and projects were very easy to manage. A lot of great opportunities for extra credit. The content of this course is difficult, but she is the best professor you could take for this course.

I took Bio 1200 as a repeat. Taking this class with Professor Hosch was a much better experience. Although the class moved fast she taught it well and provided a lot of resources. She was always accessible outside of class if you need extra help. It definitely seemed like she cared for her students and wanted to see them succeed.