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Sharon Daniel

Biological Sciences - Orange Coast College

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BIO220225 - 5.0 rating

This is an awsome class

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BIO220225
Feb 25, 2003

One of the best. Dedicated to teaching. Student must want to learn.

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BIOL220H
Mar 21, 2003

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BIO220H
Oct 24, 2003

Great teacher. Makes u work hard!

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BIO220
Nov 10, 2003

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BIO220H
Nov 28, 2003

This is an awsome class...really interesting...GREAT professor!! Lots of memorizing but hey, it's human anatomy. Honors student write some research papers and create an atlas. non honors students have all multiple choice lecture exams. Lab exams okay.FUN!

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BIO220
Dec 10, 2003

Sharon is awesome. She is very helpful as long as you actually make an effort in her class. This is not a class i would recommend to incoming freshman though. This class is all work, but fun and exciting.

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ENGL161
Feb 24, 2004

class is fairly easy if you read the material (and there is a hell of a lot of it). about 30-40 pages required to be read per class. requires a culture exhibition presentation, but not at all hard. essay tests aren't that hard unless you don't read.

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BIO220225
Apr 23, 2004

She is the taskmaster from hell, but you will learn your stuff. I had 3 people in my 225 lab, who had Biology degrees from U.C.I., and they said this class was harder than anything at U.C.I. Make sure you have the prerequests.

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BIO220
May 14, 2004

This teacher is crazy. She assumes that you will learn everything she knows within 16 weeks. Unless your prepared to study about 30 hours a week just to pass then drop now. There is only about 1/4 of us left. But you will learn alot!

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BIO220
May 15, 2004

As a teacher and lecturer, I absolutely love her. She's very informative, & the material is awesome, but I do have issues w/ the organization of the class in general. Prepare to spend at least 20 hrs a week studying if you want an A. You will learn a lot!

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BIOL220
May 15, 2004

Prepare to work your butt off people drop like flies in this class, easily spend 20+ hours a week to learn and digest all the information, lecture exams can be kinda tricky at times and lab exams are all fill in the blank identification, you'll learn alot

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BIO225
May 29, 2004

Sharon is the most influential teacher that I have ever had. Its been a blessing having her for a teacher for the past semesters through various classes. She is a brilliant woman! Do yourself a favor and take a class and really learn something!

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BIOLOGY220
Nov 8, 2004

This class is extremely hard. If you read the chapters and study at least 2 hours a day, you might have a chance at getting a good grade. The teacher is nice, but she expects perfection. Keep up on the assignments and good luck.

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ANATOMYTA
Dec 6, 2004

Teacher demands perfection but is unwilling to admitt when she makes a mistake. I was set up by another T.A. and when I tried to explain she wasn't intersted in facts.This changed my life- I am a teacher instead of nurse and I treat all students with respect. Something she doesn't do.

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BIO220
Dec 15, 2004

This class is hard. If you skip one day of studying it could blow you in the fast...its hard because it's so over whelming with stuff you need to know in a short amount of time. if you take this class...don't take anything else...

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BIO220
Jan 3, 2005

She's setting you up for failure! This teacher tries to cram too many info into your head..3/4 of the class dropped halfway...if you want an A you should not take her, her tests are real tricky,too. Be prepared to study at least 2-3 hrs everyday to pass

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ANATOMY
Jan 3, 2005

One of the best and hardest teachers I have ever had. You better be prepared to study and do nothing else. The difference between her and other teachers: you will actually learn something. Expect to study at least two hours a day. And a word of advice: don't leave lab early. You will regret it.

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BIO220
Jan 13, 2005

I must admit. Anyone without study skills or motivation to learn is an automatic failure in this class. I fell behind the first week and I had to drop. WOW its soooooooooooooo much information to cram! QUIZES ARE HARD!! I felt like I was at harvard!!! Shes really nice though. Just ALOT of work!

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PHYSIOLOGY
Sep 3, 2005

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PHYSIOLOGY
Sep 3, 2005

Lots to study - do the Lab reports EXACTLY as she says - it keeps your lecture grade up. Download the notes before class -makes it much easier to follow.

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BIO225
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Sep 13, 2005

I worked my butt off for this class, and that is a lot coming from a someone who already has her BS from UCLA. I really enjoyed her after I got to know her. She is difficult, but you learn a ton. Good luck. You MUST study to do well in this class and keep very good notes.

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BIO225
Dec 13, 2005

WARNING***** This teacher is ridiculously hard. She presents the material well, but her tests are way too hard and does not ever give you enough time to finish them.I studied my ass off for this class and got a C. I'm an A student. I do not recommend this teacher!

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ANATOMY
Jan 24, 2006

OH MY GOSH!!! This class is studying non-stop! I was stuck in my room studying so much, I barely saw anyone. Quiz every single lab, demands perfection, but I learned SO much. Try not to take this class with another lab class because it takes a toll on you. But if you must, God speed.

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BIO220
Apr 12, 2006

her lectures are straight from the book. She should be penalized for plagiarism. I almost fell asleep sitting in her lectures. Lab was a freaking joke. Dont take this class with any other class. Requires too much of your time to memorize.

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BIOL225
Jul 5, 2006

She was an awful teacher, there is way too much work for that class. You will have no life if you take her!

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BIO220
Aug 7, 2006

Sharon is a good teacher. She does quote the book word for word, but it makes it easy if you miss class- just read the chapter you missed! The tests were kind of hard, but I do feel like I could have studied more. The book is great and I liked reading it. I got a B in the class, and I still had a life. Drink coffee before tests. It helps!

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BIOL220
Sep 24, 2006

it's a terrible class that i ever had eventhough i spent a lot of time in her class. She did not let people have little time to study. Test was so hard and quiz on lab everyday. Studing with her just like u go home and read the book. Try not to take her class

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BIO220
Oct 9, 2006

This is the terrible class that i've ever taken. U have to study a lot of stuff for 20 quizzes, 5 test and 5 practicum in 16 weeks...too much...She talked like u know everything. Lecturing is waste my time, just need to stay at home and read the book for lecture. Study toooooo muuuuuuuch at lab....Not a good teacher to take......

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BIO0400
Nov 9, 2006

This class had way too much information packed into 16 weeks..so much so she couldnt even lecture on all of it but expects you to know it for tests. Her tests are very hard so beware! She lectures straight from the book and likes to talk in medical terminology through class. If you want to take her for class be prepared to have no life at all!

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BIO220H
Nov 20, 2006

I have a BS from UCI & i have never had such a BAD professor. Lectures straight from the text & doesnt explain what will be on the exams. I study a ton & i am getting a C. She also laughs like she gets a kick out of people struggling & crushing their dreams of pursuing anything in the medical field. its sad!

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BIO220
Dec 1, 2006

99% of everything that is on the exam is from the powerpoint slides which you download from the website. You rarely need to take notes which gives you time to LISTEN to the lecture. I've gotten C's on the exams without even reading the book and only studying for about 3 hours before each exam. Yes lab exams are difficult but that's Anatomy duh..

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BIO220
Dec 16, 2006

hardest class i have ever taken. she is the best teach for human anatomy that exist anywhere i am told. i do agree. you have to do more than try hard to pass this class, you have to be intelligent as well. do not take if you want to go an easy route. go to golded west, but if you want to learn and your apt to do so, then take it with her.

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BIO220
Jan 19, 2007

Daniel's really knows her subject and has been teaching for many years. Only had her for lecture & she was good. The book is great and is used in lecture and lab. You will read the entire book. Ended up getting an A but studied 30 + hours a week. Lab started out with 40+ and ended up with only 12 students. Stick with it & you'll be fine.

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BIO220
Jan 29, 2007

Take this class if you have no problem with working hard. If you do not plan on making this class a top priority, do not bother taking it if you want a high grade.

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BIO220
Apr 3, 2007

terrible teacher!

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BIO225
Apr 10, 2007

If you don't work, have no life, and live with your parents take this class. One test wants you to know all the enzymes and processes for ATP production. WHO CARES! THIS ISN'T BIOCHEM! Her labs are graded by T.A.'s that are very inconsistent. I have way above average writing skill and her T.A.'s mark ME down for grammar. Go to coastline or GWC.

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BIO225
Apr 17, 2007

HARD HARD HARD... Very challenging. No sleep... Great teacher

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BIO225
May 3, 2007

Love it!

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BIO225
May 4, 2007

She dominates the spectrum. Daniel rips. She is one of the most dedicated teach I know. The class isn’t that hard. Just do the extra credit. I got low Bs on all tests, 116% in lab, plus 30pt more she gives for fun. The key is to RELAX. Good luck!

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BIO220
May 26, 2007

This class is hard in that the sheer amount of material you have to memorize is overwhelming. SHe's strict but nice. You will get a good grade ONLY IF you read the book. Quizzes every lab. You will learn SO MUCH in this class.

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BIO225
Jul 11, 2007

Pay attention to all the available extra credit opportunities and you should do well.

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BIO220
Aug 10, 2007

I took Anatomy with prof. daniels and it was the hardest class i've ever taken in my life. I had a 89.7% in the class, and she didn't give me the A. I highly recommend taking anatomy as well as physiology at golden west college instead. Daniels was mean, tough, and goes out of her way to make the class more difficult than it needs to be.

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BIO220
Aug 15, 2007

she's the best teacher at OCC. A is def possible but u will have to work hard for it. lecture: 5 exams MC & essay questions, no comprehensive. Lab: 5 practi****s & comprehensive final. very hard but lots of EC!! so if u take her, get ready for lots of studying :)

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BIO220
Aug 15, 2007

she's the best teacher at OCC. A is def possible but u will have to work hard for it. lecture: 5 exams MC & essay questions, no comprehensive. Lab: 5 practi****s & comprehensive final. very hard but lots of EC!! so if u take her, get ready for lots of studying :)

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BIO225
Aug 22, 2007

She is one of the best professors I have ever had. She is a very nice person. The class is a lot of work, but Prof. Daniel really knows her stuff, and wants to make sure her students are prepared for the health care field. Go to class, study a lot and don't turn stuff in late. Take advantage of the EC she offers, and turn off your cell phones.

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BIO220
Nov 3, 2007

The info is way overwhelming. I’ve learned so much from her class. Exams are essentially entire textbook-lab-lecture based. The school should make this class a 10 units class. If u r a 4 hours sleeper like me, this class is for u. I got an A in her class and I know I deserve it. This class is a NO for procrastinators and slackers, really.

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BIO220
Nov 18, 2007

HARD TEACHER! Exams are difficult! Quizzes are okay, but practicum's are pretty hard since you can't study off the cats or models at home! You either have to stay after lab or go to open lab. Not everybody has time to do so - we do have a life/job! A LOT of studying everyday. She says her exams are based on 5 chapters, but only test you on 2!

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BIO220
Nov 21, 2007

I feel like while she does obviously know the material, she has no real interest in clearly explaining it to her students. I think her love of being right and superior far outweighs her love of teaching. I dropped her class, not because I was getting a bad grade, but because I couldn't stand her condescending attitude for one second longer.

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BIO220
Dec 11, 2007

I have never studied so much in my life. Knowledgeable teacher, but she's a bit high strung. Very organized class...not much to complain about except for the demanding curriculum. If you take this class get ready to literally memorize the book in its entirety and study nonstop.

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BIO225
Dec 14, 2007

If you really want to learn about Physiology, this is the instructor. Don't expect something easy, it is a hard class, never stop! Go, go, go, until the end! Be prepared to study a lot, I mean it. Do all the extra credit, read every single chapter, follow her with notes in class, or just simply record her lectures. HAVE FUN! IT'S JUST PHYSIOLOGY.

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BIO220
Feb 6, 2008

Daniel is tough but she knows her stuff. It's hard to adjust to how hardcore the class is and there are many obstacles. Once you get the hang of it, youll be fine. Study, study, study, and KEEP UP. DONT GET DISCOURAGED. Read the book and pay attention to details! GOOD LUCK!

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BIO220
Feb 27, 2008

This class was sooo HARD! I had to study my butt off! She doesn't stay conceptual on tests and asks questions that are useless (What is this another name for this bone?). I had a high C average in lecture and a 98% in lab. I loved lab with Djang! HATED lecture with daniels.

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BIO220
Mar 14, 2008

This class is ridiculously hard. Nothing compared to any other class I've taken at OCC. Be prepared to memorize the book for anatomy and physio, and that's not an understatement. Get ready to study everyday for this class if you want an A.

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BIO225
Mar 18, 2008

She is horrible at telling you what tha hell she wants. What you really know doesn't matter, all that matter is detail. Stupid little things like not having a key will cost you BIG TIME on exams and in lab. She doesn't spend any one on one time with her students. Her TA's do EVERYTHING. You can get a good grade if you do all the extra credit ONLY!

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BIO225
May 2, 2008

i've taken her for anatomy and now im taking her for physio. yes she is hard and she demands a lot out of you and i don't blame her. if you're going to PA, PT, or nursing or anything in the medical field, i'm sure you would want to know your stuff well and she makes you learn that way. she requires a lot because grad school is going to require a lo

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BIO225
May 2, 2008

honestly, read the textbooks, be present at lecture, she'll give you hints on what she wants. do the extra credit, do outlines they help, do every single report in class and don't be late. talk to the TAs and see what they want and they'll give you the grade. don't give up hope, challenge yourself. she's willing to help if youre willing to do the w

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PHY225
May 29, 2008

She is tough but she does care about her students. She's preparing you for the real world once you enter your program. The lecture tests are impossible so make sure you do all the extra credit to save yourself. You learn more in this class than any other! Don't give up adn try to understand the material rather than memorize.

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BIO220
Jun 1, 2008

People are exaggerating. Her lectures arent that hard as long as u attend lectures and read the book duh! Her exams are straightforward and comprehensible. Her class is manageable. If u failed or struggled in her class maybe just because you are not good enough to be in the health field. You people should stop whining.

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BIO225
Jun 2, 2008

surely, she's not an easy teacher. but she knows what she teaches and she is fair in terms of the grade. if you try hard, you will get what you want:) but, study HARRRRRRRRRD

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BIO220
Jun 3, 2008

dude...i work sooooo HAAARDD in this class. She is a good teacher, and you really gunna learn a LOOTT from her if just you listen and read the BOOK. on her lecture exams, you have to understand the book. If your planning to take her class, my only advice that i can give you is to read the lessons in advance,pay attention to the details and pray.

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BIO220
Nov 25, 2008

my god, she's a freakin teacher that knows her material...she'll MAKE u stay on ur toes, her lectures are really good too...make sure to bring ur laptop or the lecture printouts to class otherwise u'll fine urself writing for your life the notes she gives on the powerpoint.

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BIOL220H
Dec 17, 2008

MUST STUdY HARD. wish i had a laptop so i dont have to print out powerpoints. dont print anyway cuz she changes/adds stuff. great lecturer. shes a genius! lol very interesting. lots of info, covers quickly. VERY STRAIGHTFORWARD and fair. tests were reasonable. i didnt like how she added things we had to know in lab. nice but SLOW grader.

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BIO220
Dec 29, 2008

Class is very difficult already, and she makes it unbearable!!

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BIO170
Jan 16, 2009

Sharon is a very intelligent woman, but a terrible professor!! Anatomy is a very difficult class and she makes it even more difficult!! I think OCCneeds to hire another option for students who are required to take Anatomy!!

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ANAT220
Feb 4, 2009

She is NOT a good techer at all. she gives you handouts to memorise the day before. my friend took it and said people in her class were having nervous break downs. I could not keep up with her class and did not understand anything she was saying. she was not clear with her assignment and had a no care attitude. DO NOT TAKE!

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BIO220
Feb 10, 2009

I took Daniels for Anatomy and it was awful! I had a 89.5 and she did not give me an A, enough said! I took physiology at golden west and it was soo much better. My advice to students that have to take anat/physio take it at golden west, much easier.

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BIO220
Feb 26, 2009

To all the complainers that got bad grades and couldn't keep up... PLease don't go into the medical field. I really don't want any of you working on me. She is a great teacher and prepares students that actually deserve to go into the medical field to get there and succeed.

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BIO220
Apr 13, 2009

Prof Daniel is an amazing professor! Both anatomy and physio are tough courses, but if you are going into the medical field, you should be able to handle it. Study hard, go to lecture, and read the book. I got and A in anatomy and I'm currently earning an A in physio. Don't listen to all the complainers! Its not impossible!

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BIO220
May 20, 2009

Very good prof, shes very smart you to leave the class knowing the human body like an pro. ONLY take this class if you are ready for a challenge. more than half usually drop out and that sucks for people petitioning who are serious about it.

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BIO220
Jun 6, 2009

The tests are ridiculous. She will have every multiple choice like this. . is it a, b, c, a nd b, or a and c, or all of the avove. so it makes you think that you could've overlooked something and always put all of the above. Hated this class and don't recommend it. Go to Golden west. I got a B so it's not like I failed and hated her.

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BIO220
Jun 24, 2009

She is a really good professor that her lecture is really clear and she tells you what you need to know. However, her tests are insane and ridiculous. I have graduated from UCI and this class is one of the hardest class ever. Also, she lecture so fast and sometimes she lecture only 2 chapters and test you 5 chapters.

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BIO220
Jun 25, 2009

This is rediculously insane professor on how she teaches.Take her IF YOU ONLY HAVE THIS CLASS FOR THE SEMISTER BECAUSE ITS INSANE!I STUDIED FOR THIS CLASS AS IN COUNTED AS STUDYING FOR 4 CLASSES . I KNOW SHE WANTS TO HELP US GO THE MEDICAL FEILD. BUT SHE NEEDS TO TAKE IT EASY ON STUDENTS

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BIO225
Jun 30, 2009

The class was hard, but not unbearable. She has multiple choice, essays and diagrams that she wants you to label with a key for abbreviated terms or deducts points. Anal about grading. Do all the extra credit and you should be fine. If I had to do it over, I would take it again because I believe its a wake up call for the health grad programs.

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BIOA220
Nov 2, 2009

She is really hard but you learn a lot. You need to basically chew the text and her notes. I worked really hard and I got a B. When I took physiology in Golden West, I realized that I learned a lot in Anatomy and I had a much easier time in Physiology. If you are a hard worker, just take her!

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BIO220
Dec 17, 2009

Those of you complaning about this class SHOULD NOT enter the medical field. YES this class is tough---CHALLENGE YOURSELF! She gives u all the tools and yet those who couldn't handle it just dropped the class and blamed their own misfortune on her---SHAME ON YOU! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to those SERIOUS ABOUT HEALTHCARE---

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BIO220
Dec 17, 2009

Challenging class??? HELL YES.. WONDERFUL TEACHER?? HELL YES.. There is a lot of work to do in this class, but in the end if you keep at it with your studies i guarantee that you will be proud of yourself, I am.. i never thought i could learn soo much in one semester. so if you want to feel accomplished then you should take this class.

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BIO2039
Dec 18, 2009

The kind of teacher you need, you should have for the medical field. With some Jokes and fun around every once and a wile, to keep the edge off the seriousness of a Anatomy Class. Also, I have learned more in this class and enjoyed the hard earned grade. THANK YOU Sharon Daniel - For all your hard work and patience From: Allen

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BIO220
Dec 22, 2009

She copied almost everything from the book to her power points, so her power points are very confusing. She decided ridiculous high volume labs materials and ask you buy her lab binder, which with a lot of typo and wrong labels-->very useless binder, we had to use all pictures from the text book.Think carefully before take her.I got A+ for the clas

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BIO220
Feb 27, 2010

Just because someone is extremely intelligent in one subject doesn't automatically make them a good teacher. She missed a total of 3 weeks of class. I highly, highly recommend taking this class somewhere else. It's not the material that I have a problem with, its her lack of proper teaching ability. She makes it more difficult than it has to be.

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BIO220
Apr 29, 2010

such a horrible professor , lacking teaching skills , skipped class all the semister tests are the hardest , she would have questions like is it a,b,c,ab,ac or all of the above or none of the above

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BIO220
Jun 15, 2010

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! ! She is ridiculous when grading! For any letter you spell incorrectly it is minus 1/4 off. Most of the answers to the practicals are a sentence long. She goes through like 150 slide shows of power point in lecture like 100 mph. She doesn't teach or take the time to explain things. She hardly shows up to class. Go to gwc

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ANAT100
Dec 28, 2010

This is a tough class and she does a great job getting you ready for professional school. I'm a Dr. now, took her class years ago. To all those that are complaining about this teacher being hard...good luck to you in your future, this class is just the start and no where near what you will see in the future.

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BIO220
Jan 2, 2011

Professor Daniel is a wonderful teacher. Passionate and knowledgeable, she will be missed at OCC. In regards to the class I recommend attending as many open labs as possible and just go over all the models you can. Repetition is key for the practicums. Make sure to get used to using a key to limit time writing. Remember rights and lefts. GOOD LUCK

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BIO220
Dec 5, 2011

I loved her. HARD BUT REWARDING. u have to know how to study and choose your study partners wisly. Go to every open lab. Eat,breathe, live anatomy and you'll get an A

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BIOL220
Jan 16, 2012

One of the most challenging class I've ever taken! I struggled and worked my butt off and learned a lot. I highly regard this professor and she is one I attribute to my success. I am now an RN and thanks to her. Her classes really prepare you for professional school. I went on to get strait A's in nursing school!

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