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“Class of 300 people; class average was an 'F”
BIO189 - 3.0 rating“also extremely condescending”
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Class of 300 people; class average was an 'F.' Teaches well but has a ridiculous amount of material to cover in a short period of time. Her study guides are too broad and not helpful. Tests are VERY difficult and the questions are extremely specific.
also extremely condescending.
breezes through chapters way too fast without explaining anything properly. condescending to anyone who asks questions. boring. impossible tests. no extra credit. no curve. no leeway. F average in class. humiliates people in front of the whole class.
Very knowledgable, but rushes through topics. Expects students to understand immediately, and she is _always_ right. Tests are extremely difficult and questions are on anything and everything, including small details. Watch out!
Her tests are extremely difficult. You can read the book. You can do the study questions. And you can form study groups, but it will still be hard to get an A...She is a good professor, but there's too much material to cover in too little time.
Test are way too hard. Tests cover 6-7 chapters of biology. Way too much to memorize to be prepared for the test. Lectures are boring and she breezes through the information. It is nearly impossible to get an A.
Dr. Rogers is an amazing professor, get to know her. She will bend over backwards and help you with anything if you are willing to put the time into it. Her class is difficult but if it wasn't, would it be worth it? over all great!
Wish I actually knew the professor...tried going to meet her during her office hours, but she wasn't there to help both times. Plus, it is rather hard talking to her one-on-one in a class of 200 or 300. Awfully hard to pass.
although both her classes (bio189 and 190) are very difficult, if you stick to her notes AND read the required material you can get at least a B. She gets nicer in bio190, and if you can get a hold of her during her office hours, you're set.
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I aced her final, I aced Exam 3, I aced the lab. I got an F and a C on the first two tests. I ended up with a C in the class. If she is the only teacher teaching Bio, just skip Bio for that Semester.
The craziest tests ever...two equally correct answers are always listed...only SHE knows which one is "right." Studying doesn't help. Dr. Rogers tries too hard to present EVERYTHING and ends up teaching nothing. She is a nice person but take som
She subbed for us in Roberts class once. She is very unclear, and hard to follow. Not helpful at all.
She covers so much material that she lectures on and on about things that are not in the book. She often puts a few of her sample questions on the exams, so be sure to do those. She NEVER gives a curve of more than a point, and only if she likes you.
She is not only a great Professor but is also very beautiful. She does a great job. I feel sorry for having to put up with a lot of lazy whining students who blame her for their own stupidity
Yikes! She turned a wonderful class into a nightmare! Absolutely unfair tests and speedy lectures (approx 60 slides per class). 90% of the class failed the first exam and she has no intentions to curve. Do NOT take this woman, she is a total nightmare.
I LOVE THIS TEACHER! I COULD HUG HER! I did nothing in this class, heck I didn't even go unless we had a test. All you have to do is study her study questions, which she gives you the answers to, get about a 70% on the test but the final in just your combined tests. Got an A an final, B+ in class!
Very difficult class. Averages on the first two tests were about 65%. Lectures were long and boring, with tons of confusing material. She tends to start out slow and speed up towards the end to get all the material in. Study hard and go to class or you will definitely fail.
It is a hard class that covers a lot. I think she did a pretty good job presenting the material. Do the reading and do the study questions and youll do alright.
Class was long and boring. I use to like Biology but then after taking her class i'm dreading taking another bio class. And definitely attend ALL her classed... even still, good luck if you get her.
Improved since last sem, but still makes tests tricky. I got a B this 2nd time around. You don't need to take written notes, just bring your book and a highlighter, and a pen to take small notes in the margins of your text. Would not recommend her for incoming freshmen; you'll hate bio after her
Great teacher for an introductory class, an asset to UNLV
Very difficult class. Can't write down notes from slide because she moves too quickly. Talks while you are trying to scribble down some notes, so it is difficult to learn. Read before attending class, so you aren't that lost.
SHE'S HOT
easy if you study hard
You must study for this class, and she does go over the slides really fast, but they are exactly from the book so just listen then read at home.
My hand is always sore after class from trying to copy down her notes. My advice, team up with someone and have that one write from the bottom of the slide up, then you write top down. You'll get 99% of her notes that way.
After studying for 20 hrs for this past test, and being able to recite my notes, i found her test to be not very enjoyable. Totally skipped some chapters...but hey, whatchagonado? If u love bio, u'd probably love starkwhether.
What the heck. Out of 200 students, only 2 people got an A on the last test.
She goes so dam fast during class that I just stopped going. This class involves major studying. Make sure you do the review quizzes she puts on the web sometimes she'll use the same questions on the test. She uses the same questions from the exams to make up her final. Do well in ur Lab.
Dr. Rogers is a great lecturer but she refuses to release her powerpoint slides. Taking a voice recorder to class will help. Her tests can be difficult. If you want an A, set aside ~8 hours a week for studying. I'm a junior with a 4.0 gpa and 80+ credit hours. You have to take this class seriously
It was easy for me because I took AP Bio in high school, but definately read the chapter do the review Q's online and kick ass in lab (it's ridiculous how easy it is). She really doesn't offer much help outside of class, if you have trouble get a study group going.
As Dr. Rogers is an accomplished pharmacologist and scientist, UNLV is really lucky to have her as a lecturer. Her classes are challenging, but she only demands from her students what she provides herself-excellence.
She is a good teacher, considering the time span given for such general courses. Its useless trying to copy down her slides, as she goes really fast, all i wrote was headings. Also, you won't understand the concepts from her slides, you have to read it yourself in the book. I got an A because i focused totally on the book and her study questions.
Her tests are NOT indicative of her lectures. Test questions are obscure and usually beyond the scope of the subject matter covered in her PowerPoint lectures- her only defense is the fact that the questions are created by the publisher [Test Bank], itself. Also, she's fond of self-promotion: "I invented Aricept, everyone! worship me!" ugh.
Dr. Rogers is a very good teacher. Considering the amount of material she is required to cover, she does a very good job of touching on the material. However, there is no way one can get an A in the class based on her notes alone. Reading the material is a must. To get an A one must re-read the material at least 2 or 3 times.
She's a mediocre teacher, I really don't depend on her notes you really have to READ the book. Only way you'll get an A or B. She goes so fast on her notes so your hands get TIRED after her class. Her tests are pretty general and fairly easy IF you STUDY and READ.
Wow-- hard hard hard! I got an A but I basically studied all day everyday. She gives a ton of specific notes then asks vague questions or doesn't even approach topics that she said she wanted us to know. Do well in lab, go to the lectures and read the book- just have an understanding of everything if you want an A or B. She does curve a little.
Hard. Averages on her tests were in D range all semester. Reataking it over summer with Kesterson...Average score on first test was 81! How does that happen in only a five week corse? I do NOT recommend her for any class.
She was a pretty bad teacher.I went to class everyday, took notes and most of what she taught was not on the exam. Read the book 2 or 3 times and you'll have a chance. Don't just rely on the notes bc you won't get even half of what is on the slide (she goes really fast) If you have the option, I would take Kesterson.
HARD class, you need to take it seriously so study a lot. Lectures are long (although she has shortened them since I first took this class) and she does not post the notes. Read the book and study, there is no easy way to pass this class.
a poor teacher, rushes through lectures, hard tests, would never take her again. notes are not helpful, I heard the other teachers are easier. 5 tests, no extra credit. final is cumulative
OK!!so here we go B**** from hell!!jp but she is a very bad teacher.had her for three semesters and all three i got a C. shes not helpful if u ask for help, makes u feel stupid. umm her lectures are rushed, so bring a lap top to get all notes, (even if u got all the notes still hard) tests are hard, read the entire book 5x!avoid if possible!
IF you do not do good in her class its because you are either lazy or stupid.And besides it only gets harder
Yeah, the class was hard, but you can't blame the professor. A former 189 prof (Kamali) was tossed out of UNLV, so you everyone who complains about her doesn't know how easy she is in comparison. The classes only get harder, and chances are if you are in this class, you're planning to be a doctor or nurse, so you should be studying hard anyway.
It was impossible to take notes by hand. You would get half way through the page and then it was on to the next one. It was difficult to pay attention to the actual lecture and still keep up with note-taking. By the end of the semester, half (or more) brought in recorders. I highly recommend taking the class in the summer, it requires all attention
She is a very nice person to talk one on one with. The class though is extremely hard. the lecture does not do the test any justice. If you want to pass work, work, work.
She blew me off when I came to office hours! Definitely not helpful at all. Her PP presentations made me fall asleep in class. I was better off printing out the notes & study questions, and just studying on my own.
She is boring. Her lectures will put you to sleep. Her tests are insane since they ask questions on obscure topics that were maybe mentioned once in the book.
Overall she's a great professor but her power points presentations did put me to sleep. The amazing thing about her is if you have a problem with your final grade because of a calculation error or something, if you have logical and sound agrument you can
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Sciences are not easy. And to assume that any science class will not go without studying for long periods of time is just dumb. She is the best science teacher I have had by far and she knows her stuff!! You can ask her any question and she will have an answer for you! That's rare in teachers from what I am finding out. If you study and ask her questions you can pass her tests. Plus, she's an amazing person that is very admirable.
Yes, Dr. Rogers is really hard. When I took this class, I couldn't stand her. However, if you are a Bio major and you continue onward, you will end up being so grateful to Dr. R because she gives you a really good foundation in cell biology which helps you on the DAT and MCAT. Also, if you are an "A" student, she will write you an awesome letter.
very hard teacher. Goes through notes way to quickly, hard to understand. Test questions unreasonably hard. BAD TEACHER!!!
She simply reads her powerpoint during lecture, and tests on unknown material. Was really rude when i approached her for help. Didn't really care for her.
Very hard teacher, but knows her stuff. I don't like her teacher style tho.
I've found that only lazy people don't like this class. I love her class. She does go pretty fast in her lecture but it all comes from the book anyway If something is not in the book she gives you time to write it down People who have trouble w this class should reconsider their goals. Its only gonna get harder!
Rogers has gotten a bad name it seems. She's hard, but if you study hard you can do well. She's helpful and she answers all questions. She sometimes drops questions from the exam (if for a valid reason) and her in class questions are extra credit. I do recommend attending all lectures though.
It seems none of the material covered in class was on the test. Studied the ATP from Calvin/Benson cycle since she spent so much time on it in class, and it wasn't even on the test. She tests on obscure scientists and the diagrams in the book. TAKE GOOD NOTES ON THE BOOK and study. You will ace the tests if you do.
She is a smart women who knows her stuff but not very student friendly. I like the way she teaches but had a hard time appraching her. Very intimedating demeanor. all in all I would avoid her class and take it from another professor.
The worst and hardest BIO189 teacher. Does not review before exams. No help at all. Vey fast lectures. No extra credit. About 60% of the class drops.
She is hard, but if you pay close attention she does actually cover the test material in her lectures. Tests are difficult, but they are based on the text book and comprehension of the material. She is helpful, hard to approach, but overall good and intelligent person. She actually does want students to not only learn but understand the information
Very smart lady, knows her stuff. Study the book and look over the notes and you should be more than okay! Most freshmen students who complain about her Bio 189 class should reconsider science as a major. Dr. Rogers doesn't want to make your life miserable but to force you to learn things that will be useful to you one day.
Dr. Rogers is upfront with her expectations-if you want to pass, you need to dedicate about 15 hours a week to this class w/reading/class/lab. She has to cover an entire book of difficult material in a very short time. She does give study questions prior to an exam-they are very helpful! Don't miss class-read the book-take notes-you will do fine!
I am a senior and Dr Rogers is my favorite all time Professor. I busted my butt and got a well earned B+ and I learned a lot. If you are looking for easy, skip this one. If you want to know what your talking about, this course is for you! I loved it! Take it serious, study and you will be fine.
Very hard teacher. Did not seem to care how you did in her class. She was not helpful and un interesting
Horrible teacher! if you want to take notes for an hour every class she's your gal. She doesn't teach; she just reads power point slides. she could care less if you pass her class.
If you're smart and studious, take her. If you're not, then don't major in Biology. She is hard, but she should be. She needs to weed out all these damn Biology majors.
Biology 189 is a benchmark class so Dr. R does make it difficult. The final exam was EASY and allows you to make up for semester. If you struggle with Bio this will be difficult class for you. I like BIO, did the reading, attended lectures, studied 4-5hrs for tests and got an A.
She knows her stuff but is kind-of snobbie about it. The lectures last the entire time, make sure you go to every single one and take down as many notes as you can(a tape recorder would be ideal). Do the study quizzes cuz she puts some of them on the actual test and study past tests for the final. You'll do fine just don't slack off.
It is hard but not impossible. Her class does require alot of studying but it does pay off. The lab is easy and brings up your grade also.
Dr. Rogers is an amazing teacher if you enjoy biology. I really did not study that hard, and I got an "A". If you pay attention to her lectures and read the book, her tests seem easy. People who do not like Biology will find her to be difficult because she does not curve or water down the course for students who don't put forth effort.
She's not easy so studying is a must. Don't just study from her notes, the book plays a big part in her tests as well. The CD that goes along with the book REALLY helps explain things better because she goes fast in class. For the final, study off her practice tests she gives throughout the semester and you'll get an A on it for sure! ..I did!
she goes very quickly in lectures, but if you take notes in class, read the book (self quizes at end of chapter too) and practice her online posted study questions, you should get an A
As mentioned before, lectures go fast so know how to take notes, read the chapters, and you should be ok. Class is somewhat boring.
I Hated her class, i basically had to teach myself. If you see Rogers on the staff portion, GET OUT! do not take her class! she is the worst professor in the whole world. she is belittleing and a rude. she should be fired and everyone in class thinks so to.
this clas is way hard..you have to teach yourself and read the book..don't listen to her about whats not to study in the book because it will be in the exam..exams are very hard and take notes fast because she's goes way fast on discussion..
She goes fast during lecture with her powerpoints...but you can always ask her after class for any notes you might have missed...hard exams...but managable...READ THE TEXTBOOK!!!...I like the way that she teaches! Her class is pretty interesting.
AVOID THIS TEACHER!!!! She knows her stuff, but she has no business being in a lower level bio class. I took her 2 times (I didn't have a choice) and it didn't help at all. Her tests are very hard because you have no idea what is going to be on them. She says study your notes, yet she uses the test provided by the textbook.
A difficult class. The class goes at a very fast phase. Attend the class and read the book before hand. I suggest buying a book with the cd. The cd helps a lot for reviewing before the test. Go over her sample exams because she pulls some of the questions from there. And for the final exam, just review the past for exams. Majority of the questions
okay... yes, the class was tough. however, she's not that horrible. a BIG BUT, she is very condescending, so don't make her mad. she'll pin you down. You DO need to read the textbook a lot and she does expect a lot. BUT, if you like to procrastinate, reading the her notes really does help. i got an A in the class. NOTE: she has a last min. curve!
If you really want to learn Biology, she is THE ONE. If you want to whine, go elsewhere. Yes, she is tough, but so is Biology. She makes it interesting and brings in real life experiences!! This Doc Rocks!
After Bio 189, I thought she just too hard. All I can say now is she is the best professor in this place. I nearly wiped out on 189 and worked like crazy on 196, but it was all worth it. I just scored a 11 on my MCAT bio section - Columbia Med School here I come!!!
She's hard because of the massive amounts of information being stuffed into your brain, and she rushes through it while trying to be clear. Her tests tend to be worded differently than how she states them, but you should do well if you work your butt off. She's worth it if you want to get your basics down right, though.
Roger's class wasnt easy. No extra credit, grade = 4 tests and comprehensive final + lab. she goes through the stuff way too fast. the lab is incredibly easy if you try. reading the book and study questions are important. there is a small curve at the end of the class. most people acutally fail or drop out. she makes the class harder than it is.
Yes, the lecuture was extremely hard!!!!! Tons of information to cover in short amount of time, but if you keep up with the reading and the notes you'll do fine. I was struggeling at first, but I read each chapter we had to read like 2-3 times. At the end I was expecting a C and got a B. She is not that bad and if you are the kind of person who is
Freshman note-taking class. I stopped going to class after 1st day and just read the book a day before the tests. Final stresses comprehensive portion more than anything and taken directly from previous 4 tests, so just study your last 4 tests. Lectures were a waste of time. The lab is so easy; took me maybe 20-30 mins max.
This is hard class for an intro She rushes through lectures using the excuse that she is trying to "build a base for future classes" I heard shes the hardest of the bio 189 teachers. There is extra credit but there is a slight unannounced curve. Get a hold of the old tests, most of the questions are the same. Lab is super easy. Final = old tests
her exams were so hard for me = = but she curved a lil bit at the end
dont take this class!!!!!!!
She was a strict professor, but all of the material that was on the test was taken directly from the notes that were given in class. She did not seem very friendly to help out students....but there really is no need for help. If you study your notes, you will do fine on the tests.
Worst class of my LIFE!! Do NOT take! This lady's a nightmare; word on the street is she financially contributes to UNLV so they allow her to teach despite how terrible she is...Whether it's true or not, she's a terrible teacher--stay AWAY!!
Avoid this lady. She is crazy. Her tests are horrible and you can read the book 20 times and get a "F" in her exam. So hard teacher no Joke. I heard he got retired and if it is true I will be parting with firework. I can wait to see when she is gone.
Makes **** Cheeny seem like Santa Claus She is so hard almost impossible. But I have to say she is very hot in an old school scary kind of way.
Most amazing teacher in the world.
Class Info
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B
Grade Distribution
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BIO18919
5.0
(1)BIOLOGY196
5.0
(1)BIO101
5.0
(1)BIO189190
4.0
(1)BIOL189BIOL196
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
BIO189190
5.0
BIO453
5.0
BIO189190196
5.0
LOWERBIO
5.0
BIO101
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