4.5

Shannon Thomas

Biology - McLennan Community College

4.5
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
85%
Would Retake
99
Reviews
4.5
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

85%

Would Retake

99

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I wish she taught ever class at MCC

AP2 - 5.0 rating

Professor Thomas is great

BIOL2402 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

52%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 45 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
A+ (16)
Not sure yet (5)
Grade Distribution
A(34)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 50 reported grades
A: 18
A+: 16
Not sure yet: 5
B: 4
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (19)
Caring (18)
EXTRA CREDIT (18)
Participation matters (12)
Gives good feedback (9)
Accessible outside class (7)
Amazing lectures (6)
Online Savvy (4)
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Reviews (99)
5.0
3.0
VSNG
Aug 19, 2004

Great teacher, but do your work. If you do, you will do well.

5.0
2.0
VNSG
Oct 19, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
VNSG1420
Nov 17, 2006

wondreful women, she loves to teach and she knows her material. quizs are fun and exam are hard so study study study, one good thing is you know what the test will be because she reviews with you, its just alot i mean alot of material at one time. Take her Shes a GREAT TEACHER and PERSON her personality is awesome

5.0
3.0
VNSG1420
Dec 8, 2006

great teacher, knows the subject well, gives exam review for every chapter and it makes it easier to study, but still need to study a lot. Shannon has very good and kind personality

4.0
2.0
VNSG1420
Dec 9, 2006

fun class, good teacher!! would recommend this teacher for this class!!

5.0
3.0
VNSG1420
Mar 22, 2007

She is outgoing and has a great sense of humor. She makes class enjoyable. She lets you know what exactly to study for exams. I would definately recommend her to anyone who has to take this class.

4.0
5.0
POFM1429
Jul 6, 2007

i struggled becasue there was so much work to do, but she is very lieant and will wrk with you,

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Aug 17, 2008

Great teacher! I took her during the summer and it was VERY difficult, mainly because there were 4-5 chapters per exam. (LOTS OF INFO TO MEMORIZE!) She reviews quiz info right before you take it & goes over everything on the test the day before. Very helpful! My only complaint is that she talks a bit fast so bring a laptop to take notes!

5.0
3.0
BIO2404
Nov 14, 2008

Ms. Thomas is such a sweetheart. She is intelligent and wants you to learn. Blackboard helps. Test are reasonable if you study like your suppose to. Her quizes are so easy bc she reviews right before you take them. Pay attention. She is funny and helpful. I would definately take her again. HIghly recommended!

5.0
1.0
BIO2404
Jan 17, 2009

SHE IS AWSOME!!! I had Mrs. Thomas for Intro A & P and and I am so glad that I took her class. She really helps you along, and shows that she really does care about her students. I would love to take another class of hers if she offers it!

4.0
3.0
INTRO0000
Apr 5, 2009

SHE WAS AN AWESOME TEACHER..GOES OVER QUIZZES RIGHT BEFORE YOU TAKE THEM..TELLS YOU EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO STUDY FOR EXAMS..I WISH SHE TAUGHT A&P 1 I WOULD FEEL A LOT BETTER GOING INTO IT..NEVER OPENED TEXT BOOK B/C SHE GIVES ACCESS TO HANDOUTS ON BB THAT GO OVER ALL MATERIAL IN CLASS BUYING BOOK WAS A WASTE

5.0
1.0
BIOL2404
May 7, 2009

She makes difficult topics easy to understand. Test questions come straight from her reviews. Helpful tip: print her slideshow from Blackboard before class, then just highlight main points as needed during her lectures.

5.0
2.0
BIOL2404
May 14, 2009

Ms. Thomas was excellent! Some of the lectures were not that interesting but she did her best to make you stay awake. She is real patient, but cannot tolerate too much immaturity. Although there is a quiz every week, she reviews before, and she lets you know what is gonna be on the exams. Print out her lectures and show up for class. Easy A or B!!

5.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Jun 25, 2009

She made herself available if you needed her. She made class enjoyable. All her test gave you a good chance at the questions. I wish ever teacher could take lessons from Ms.Thomas

5.0
1.0
BIOL2404
Jul 8, 2009

Ms.Thomas is GREAT! Highly recommended. Although, in my opinion, she's just a lil too lenient towards the disruptive students- but that's the sweetness of her!

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Jul 16, 2009

I am so thinkful that I had Ms. Thomas before A & P 1. She gave a great foundation to build to. I wish I could have taken her for A & P 1. She knows her stuff, and wsnts to help you understand it. She expects you to work and if you try you will learn more than you thought you would. Shannon Rocks!

4.0
3.0
BIOLO2404
Aug 12, 2009

Shannon is a great teacher! She really wants everyone to do well and goes out of her way to help you understand. If we didn't talk about it in class, it is not on the test. Very fair and fun. I have always hated science, but found myself looking forward to class.

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Sep 21, 2009

Shannon Thomas is a really sweet lady who wants you to be successful. I really enjoyed her class, and it has helped me immensely with A&P1. Take her class (intro A&P), especially you nursing majors.

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Sep 21, 2009

Shannon Thomas is a really sweet lady who wants you to be successful at MCC. Her class has helped me immensely with A&P1. Take her class (intro A&P), especially you nursing majors.

5.0
1.0
BIOL2420
Dec 23, 2009

SHANNON IS A REALLY GREAT PROFESSOR. SHE PUTS ALL OF THE NOTES AND REVIEWS ON BLACKBOARD AND IN CLASS, SHE EXPLAINS THE COMPLEX MATERIAL IN A WAY THAT IS UNDERSTANDABLE TO STUDENTS WHO AREN'T BIOLOGY SUPERSTARS! SHE IS VERY NICE, VERY HELPFUL AND FAIR. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING HER CLASS!

5.0
2.0
BIOL2404
May 7, 2010

Great setup for an online class and very helpful teacher.

4.0
3.0
BIOL2401
May 11, 2010

She is extremely nice and helpful. She will always give you an extension on homework if needed. She gave me an A in the class and I actually made a C!! How is that for awesome???

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
May 14, 2010

Took the online course. She puts all material on blackboard (chapter outlines and powerpoints) and that really helped because I didn't have to spend so much time reading the textbook. She's very nice and helpful and responds quickly to email and gives extensions when needed. Would highly recommend her!

4.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Jul 27, 2010

Great teacher! I took this class on-line and she puts everything you need to learn up on BlackBoard in an organized fashion (pictures included). She is very fair at grading and offers extra credit opportunities. A very helpful class for any student who is advancing to A&P 1/2 in the future!!!

5.0
2.0
AP2404
Aug 5, 2010

This is a great teacher. Espically if you have a busy family life, she is very understanding. Her class was so helpful. I took her online and it was really one of the best classes I have taken at MCC. As long as you study you lab assigments online you will pass her test and class. SHE GREAT!!! LOVED HER CLASS!!!

5.0
1.0
BIOL2404
Aug 15, 2010

Awesome teacher. I took her on-line and she is very organized. For tests and quizzes, she lets you do "practice" tests that are just like the real ones. So, if you don't do well, its your ike the real ones. All the resources you need to make a good grade are on-line. I barely had to use the book! Highly recommended!

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Dec 8, 2010

Very helpful teacher and very organized class. She gives extensions upon request. The class requirements are clear. She posts a lot of announcements, so all you really have to do to stay on top of things in the class is read the announcements and follow the course calendar. Be sure to pay attention to her labs for the exams. They R on the test!

5.0
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BIOL2404
Dec 10, 2010

This class is no joke but if you have to take it Ms. Thomas is the way to go. She gives tons of extra credit and allows extensions if you ask.

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Dec 16, 2010

This is NOT an easy class. A lot of material & you need to study everyday & utilize the practice quizzes BUT if you apply yourself & study you will be fine. Communicate w/ her & ask questions; pay attention to the announcements & don't waste her time asking ?'s she already answered. I made a A, take Mrs. Thomas if you can, she's awesome!

3.0
5.0
BIOLO2401
Dec 14, 2011

Very hard class! I took it last semester and made a b. Took it over trying to get an a and had to withdraw due to failing! The difference between semesters was this time she used an online book and deleted the practice quizzes. A and P revealed was awful!

5.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Dec 20, 2011

Not that hard of a class. Most exam questions come from assignment questions that you can answer until you get the right answer. Wasn't crazy about A&P revealed, but didn't ever use it. I studied for the lab from the handouts and practice quizzes and made an A. You do have to study to do well, but overall a very organized and reasonable class.

5.0
4.0
BIOL2404
May 24, 2012

My best teacher so far! Out of all the online classes I have taken Ms. Thomas’ class was the easiest to navigate. Her notes are very thorough and have videos and exercises that really help a lot in understanding the material. She was extremely understanding and easy to get along with. She is perfect!!!

5.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Nov 7, 2012

Shannon Thomas is Awesome ! Although her online class was overwhelming at times, Mrs. Thomas was always available with suggestions and would always respond to emails in a timely manner. Content of class material is heavy and you will only pass the test if you take the online practice test literally 10-20 times or more. Would recommend .

5.0
3.0
2401
Feb 25, 2013

Love Her!! very helpful. As long as you study the practice test you will do great.

5.0
4.0
BIOL2404
May 10, 2013

She is just wonderful! Very fair, understanding and sweet. Assignments are easy but force you to read the material. I learned so much from the discussions. Loved the class!

5.0
1.0
AP2404
May 16, 2013

I took Ms Shannon in class. Very easy..do your lab book at home that way you can practice on the anatomical fixers in lab. Also if you study her practice test you will pass her test. I can't say that enough study her practice test, study practice test, study practice text, study practice test..You will pass the test and the class. I recommend her..

5.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Jul 14, 2013

Love Mrs. Thomas!!!! Her class is very organized and easy to make an A as long as you are willing to make an effort. She is also very sweet and understanding if you need an extension. I was nervous at the beginning, but she encouraged that I could do it and to stick with it and I made an A!!

5.0
3.0
INTROAP
Aug 30, 2013

Thomas is a great teacher and a nice person. I enjoyed her class. Her powerpoints/online tutorials is the way to pass the class. Make sure you understand what she is teaching on them, and a little memorization and there should be no problem passing.

5.0
1.0
BIOL2404
Nov 19, 2013

Mrs Thomas is awesome. I have never liked Science. Mrs Thomas made the class fun. She provides you study test. As long as you review those a few times you will made an A in this class.

5.0
1.0
2401
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2014

She is super sweet, and she loves teaching. She also gives tons of bonus take her!!

5.0
1.0
2404
Jul 8, 2014

She is an amazing teacher. Very helpful fast on returning emails and makes learning fun!!!! Wish she taught all Biology classes

4.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2014

Mrs. Thomas was awesome! As long as you study the material and come to class you can make an A. Her tests are pretty easy like I said as long as you study. If you do the practice tests 10-20 times you're sure to make a good grade! She also offers tons of bonus opportunities (take advantage!) I would deff take her again!

5.0
2.0
2404
Oct 9, 2014

Mrs. Thomas is such an amazing professor! I was out of school for 8 years and picked it up again with extreme ease thanks to her positive attitude and funny lectures. She does a great job laying out what she expects of you and teaches the material very well. I am disappointed I won't get to take her for all of my biology classes!

5.0
1.0
2404
Nov 18, 2014

Mrs. Thomas is overall a great person and a great professor. Her assignments if she gives any are very easy. Practice tests are provided and they get you an easy A.

4.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Nov 18, 2014

Great instructor! Always there to help when needed. Reply to emails promptly. I wis she taught A&P I and II online! I would take her class!!!

5.0
1.0
AP1
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2014

She was wonderful wish all professors were like her wish I could take her for A&P 2 and 3.

5.0
1.0
2402
Jan 2, 2015

I am so EXCITED!!!! She is now teachin A&P2!!!!!!!!! Online. She is super organized and extremely sweet and understanding!! She actually CARES about people and their success!

5.0
2.0
AP2
Jan 2, 2015

I couldn't be more happier that she is teaching A and P 2. I honestly love her style and organization of teaching! I don't expect easiness I just love her way of setting up the learning material. I retain so much with her classes!

5.0
2.0
2404
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2015

Absolutely amazing. Everything is laid out for you from the beginning. You can work ahead of time if you wish. Allows you to retake assignments to increase your grade. Test are carbon copy of the practice test that you too can keep retaking. The answers are identical. There is one group assignment. She rearranged our schedule when the computer mis functioned and no assignments due that week. Returns emails almost immediately. A&P2 here I come. Love her teaching style. No text book needed. Don't buy it.

1.0
5.0
BIOL2402
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2015

It's a lot harder than what was said on here. Tons of things to study, but only like 25% is on the actual test. DOES NOT reply to emails. You have to post verbal discussion boards and have to come to the school and take proctored tests, which I don't have time for, that is why I decided to take it online! Wouldn't recommend!

5.0
3.0
BIOL2402
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2015

Professor Thomas is great. Firstly a very nice lady, very understanding if something goes wrong and give you every opportunity to make up work if you get behind. Course itself is a typical A&P class, lots of memorization and her workbooks are helpful to say the lease. Take her classes she is great.

4.0
2.0
BIOL2404
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2015

I almost dropped this class when first viewing the material for exam 1, thinking I wouldn't be able to absorb it all. I ended up making an A+! The weekly lessons are helpful and the practice test are a must.

5.0
1.0
AP2
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2016

YOU WILL GET AN A!! and YOU will retain information SO much better than you would taking ANY other teacher!! I wish she taught ever class at MCC!! Please take Shannon Thomas! and DO NOT be intimidated by the assignments!! Most EASIEST "A" ever and You WILL learn!! She makes it SO EASY that a toddler could do it! Just do the work! ! Trust me! :)

5.0
1.0
AP2
Grade: A+
Aug 16, 2016
Would take again

Easy A. Daily work can be done until you make 100. She requires verbal discussions but gives full credit if you follow the grading rubric. Tests are EXACTLY like the practice tests so take the practice test 20+ times, memorize the answers and you're set. One complaint - discussion grades don't come fast so you don't know how you're progressing.

4.0
3.0
BIO2404
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

She was really cool! She made A&P as fun as it can be. She wasn't hard to get along with and was a very nice lady. I was taking her class as a prerequisite for a healthcare program but I have since switched majors. Had that not been the case I would have definitely stuck with her for more biology classes!!!

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I was in the first 2401 class she ever taught & if we asked her a question about when something was going to be graded she would get angry and attack the person who asked. By saying she is only one person and she cant do everything and would say that she was going to stop making our lecture notes or quizlets to make that person not ask questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
AP1
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 26, 2016
Would take again

I am also in her 1301 class. she would get defensive when people questioned her about practice tests and quizlet cause she does goes out of her way to help people succeed and then people question her and I see were she would fell unappreciated but other then that she is an amazing teacher and really knows what she is talking about.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIOL2402
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Professor Thomas was amazing! She answered any questions I had within 24 hours of me emailing her. She was very understanding with deadline extensions and whatnot. There wasn't much homework, but you definitely had to study in advance for the tests. She also provided practice tests on Blackboard which was extremely helpful.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
AP1
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2017
Would take again

I love Mrs, Thomas! She's an awesome professor. She is very nice until you don't pay attention in class, she also has a bunch of cheesy jokes. I can not stress this enough, TAKE THE PRACTICE TESTS. Its literally the exact thing as the test! Show that you care about your grade she will do the same.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
3.0
BIOL2404
Jun 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prof took forever to reply to emails at times even though it was an ONLINE class. There were always mistakes in the lessons which she NEVER fixed. Lessons are long & they aren't relevant. The important thing is the practice quizzes. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM. They're exactly like the test. Seemed like a nice lady, but she definitely had a bad semester

5.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

She uses things like quizlet, practice tests, in class reviews, and gave us time in class to study. If we did not get something she paused and helped us understand it better before continuing on. She does get off task occasionally but she is there for you to pass if you're having trouble talk to her and she will try to give you some study tips.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
BIOL2402
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

Seems like a lot of work when starting out but once getting started you realize it's nothing difficult. Weekly assignments you can attempt as many times as you'd like with no points deducted, discussion boards are easy and she gives practice test that are identical to the test. You would have to be trying to fail in order for it to be possible.

Respected
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
AP2
Grade: B+
May 10, 2018
Would take again

She very clear about grading, also very accessible outside of class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
AP2
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Mrs Thomas is an amazing professor, who is caring and is understanding at all times. I was kind of scared of taking this class online because, of how heavy the material can be at times. Mrs Thomas definitely made me feel confident while learning the material. Please take her! Study the guides for her Quizzes and Test and you will do just fine

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
AP1
Apr 23, 2020
Would take again

Profressor Thomas is an Awesome Professor. She is very caring and wants her a students to do well. She gives great feedback. Lots of room for Improvement, Be sure to do the practice quizzes over and over. Please take full advantage of this Opportunity. She is always open to help in any way she can.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
AP2
Grade: B+
May 15, 2020
Would take again

She was hands down the best Biol 2402 teacher I had. Makesure to do the practice quizzes , it will be helpful with the test.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A+
May 27, 2020
Would take again

I loved professor Thomas, anytime I needed help with anything she was always there to answer my questions and in a timely manner. She is very clear on what is expected of you and is vert understanding. I 1000000% recommend her, on top of being a awesome teacher she is so kind and caring. Will be taking for a&p2 :)

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A+
May 28, 2020
Would take again

I highly recommend Mrs. Thomas! A & P 1 online was easy. She gives you unlimited tries on quizzes and tests and records the highest grade. There is extra credit as well. You will not regret taking her :)

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO2404
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2020
Would take again

Took an online summer course with her. Wasnt super hard to make an A, thanks to being able to retake quizzes and chapter lessons. She was always quick to respond to emails too. Was definitely better than my AP1 class at a different school.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2021
Would take again

A&P1 online was easy. She gives you unlimited tries on quizzes and tests and records the highest grade. There is extra credit as well. You will not regret taking her. She is always very responsive and quick to grade. Only one-2 chapters per week. She genuinely wants you to do well.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
AP2
Nov 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She opened up our week late and still expected them to be done on Monday. She didn't open up a class until Wednesday and didn't email or tell anyone it is open. Midterms and finals are proctored. I asked her for some help because I was going through a rough patch and I didn't understand anything and she didn't care.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
2401
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2022
Would take again

Amazing lectures. All material is posted online, and she usually prints out lecture notes to give to class. Everything in notes is on test. She'll tell you what's on the test. Review is EXACTLY like the test, no surprises. Lesson plans and quizzes can be done unlimited times to make a 100. The way she teaches is great and easy to understand.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
2401
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2022
Would take again

Professor Thomas is the best professor that I've ever had. She is so sweet and so funny and really cares about the students and the material that she is teaching. Passing is easy as long as you do the homework and she has practice quizzes before exams which is very helpful. She genuinely wants everyone to pass.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
BIOL2402
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

This was an easy A class. As long as you follow the instruction in the syllabus, you will get high grades. Testes are exactly like the practice testes. Do the practice testes multiple times, and you'll be fine. There are 5 lecture tests (included final test), and 2 lab testes, and she also drop the lowest grade.

Respected
2.0
4.0
BIOL2402
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2022

Never received an email back. EVER. The only way to pass the tests is to take the practice tests 10+ times. Otherwise, what is highlighted in the textbook homework will not get you a passing grade.

5.0
3.0
2402
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2022
Would take again

Professor Thomas was quick to reply with emails and always very sweet and caring. The class was VERY organized and there are lot of study resources like Quizlets, chapter lessons, and practice tests. It does help to make several attempts on practice tests. Assignments are based on completion and discussions are easy and interesting. Awesome class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
AP2404
Grade: A
May 4, 2023
Would take again

She knows her stuff! If she does know she will tell you. She is also good about telling you what will be included on the test as she is going through the daily lessons, so you will know what to study.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
AP1
Grade: A+
Jul 31, 2023
Would take again

AMAZING CLASS 10/10 perfect lectures and she makes it super fun! Great PowerPoints and makes the class feel comfortable! Provides many materials to study with! Listen she points out exactly what will be on the exams and what to study as well for the lab practicals

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
2401
Grade: A+
Aug 22, 2023
Would take again

At first I felt overwhelmed by this class, but as I started taking advantage of the practice test, I realized it's pretty straightforward. Take the practice test multiple times and you will make an A! The test are proctored and she drops the lowest exam grade and homework / DB grades.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
2401
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

She is very understanding and helpful! If you take her practice tests you will pass! I made an A in this course. Homework is easy and her course outline is simple, she tells you exactly what needs to be done each week! She's amazing!

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
AP1
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

She is simply awesome. Please take her class, pay attention to her lectures in the class, follow her instructions blindly, and you will get an A. The best part about her class is that she shares various study guides throughout the course, you can choose what works best for you according to your learning style and prepare yourself for the exams.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
BIOL2402
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2024
Would take again

SHE IS THE BEST! Period. Just take her class and follow her instructions blindly and you will make an A.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
2402
Grade: A+
May 5, 2024
Would take again

She is very fair and truly cares. She wants all her students to succeed in her class. Her practice tests are very similar to the actual exams. It's a hard class but she makes it easier to learn. I recommend her to anyone who has to take this class because she's that good! She responds back quickly to any inquiries and very respectfully to everyone.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIOL2402
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2024
Would take again

Insite of the ratings, Professor Thomas has great communication skills. What I've learned from this class was critical thinking skills. After taking this class online, she really care about the student. I really must say this class made me challenge myself in ways that can't even imagine. Thanks Professor Thomas for your dedication

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
AP2
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2024
Would take again

Had this professor for AP I and II and can say she is as amazing as they get! The most caring professor I have met. Passionate about what she does and invested in the success of her students 100%. Reachable at all times, both online or in person. Clear grading criteria and overall makes this challenging course very achievable!!

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A+
Nov 11, 2024

She's very talkative, easily distracted by other subjects that don't pertain to the class, very passive aggressive when it comes to asking questions about the assignment/presentation, and she reads off of a slideshow the whole time. Expect very long lectures with nothing but slideshows. Tests over each unit estimate about 80 questions.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
2401
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024

She is not very active with the online class, you will be teaching yourself. She does offer extra credit. She drops your lowest test grade. In order to pass her class she offer quizlet but you have to take them soooooo many times if you want an A or B. 4 test and 2 labs. Do what you want with this information.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
2402
Grade: A
May 9, 2025
Would take again

As long as you do your homework on time and do the discussion boards, you are good to go with assignment grades. Her exams are proctored, but if you take all her practice tests at least 30 times, you can make an A. On the lab practicums, be sure to look over all her lab presentations because there will be some stuff not on her lab practice tests.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
2401
Grade: A-
Jul 9, 2025
Would take again

Professor Thomas is absolutely amazing. For my personal learning style, there's nothing I would change about her. She is straightforward about the demands of the class and expect expectations. She is also understanding and accommodating where possible. Professor Thomas was a key role in my success in this 5 week minimester!!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
BIOL2402
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

Took Prof.Thomas for A&P I and II. I got an A in both, easily. Clear syllabus, organized, and tells you exactly what is due. Practice quizzes exactly match exams; I retook them 20 times each. If you do that, you'll get an A, if you don't, you won't. Lots of extra credit and if you put in effort you can 100% get an A. Wonderful professor overall.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
AP1
Grade: B+
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Thomas was one of the most empathetic and thoughtful teachers I've ever had. She always made lectures fun and easy to learn, always there to help, and made the class less stressful. She is a tough grader and expects highly of her students, because of how much she supports and is willing to work with you.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2025
Would take again

If you put in the work and use the resources she provides, you will get a good grade! Her practice quizzes were great and really helped with memorization. Passed both finals with 100% because of how great she is!

Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
2401
Grade: A-
Nov 12, 2025
Would take again

There are 4 exams and 2 labs, for the tests take the practice quizzes at least 15 times if you want a good chance at passing, for the labs review ALL the slideshows and drag n drop activities. Some of the info in the syllabus and the content section weren't up to date so pay attention to the announcement board updates and class schedule.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

I loved Mrs.Thomas! She gives bonus point opportunities for exams and a lot of study resources for her exams & lab exams. Very lecture heavy so be sure to show up for class, but if you happen to miss she's very good at responding to emails and helping you out. The only downside about her is that she puts grades in kind of late.

5.0
1.0
2401
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Professor Thomas is a very understanding person. She always has the sweetest smile and is always trying her best to explain things to us and she also loves when people ask her questions. The questions on the practice tests are the same as the ones on the exam and she provides lots of extra credit as well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
2.0
4.0
BIOL2401
Dec 11, 2025

The material is already surprisingly difficult for some students to engage with, and Professor Thomas does seem sweet and she has a great heart, but during the class I felt like I wasn't sure if she properly knew how to teach the class. The inconsistency of quality across assignments made the already tough material much harder for me to work with.

Caring
5.0
3.0
2401
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

I love Professor Thomas. She's knows her stuff, likes to joke around, and tries hard to get everyone to pay attention and learn. She gives lots of opportunities to succeed. My final grade was over 100 with bonus points. She tells you in her lecture what will be on exams. Do the practice tests. Her lab exams are kind of hard so start studying early.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

So so so nice, gives lots of extra credit and basically sets you up for an A. If you don't get an A you didn't do her quizzes enough which are basically her tests. I wish I could take her for A&P 2

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIOL2401
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Thomas is an amazing professor, she lectures at a good speed but also stops and asks if she made everything clear. She also has many extra credit opportunities such as her “practice tests” which are exact questions on the exam and if u do them enough you'll ace the exams! The subject itself is not easy, but do the work and you'll be fine

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
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100%

Attendance Mandatory

87%

Textbook Required

52%

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