3.1
Quality3.5
Difficulty42%
Would Retake90
Reviews42%
Would Retake
90
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What Students Say
“Not a very good teacher”
BIO3 - 3.0 rating“Super helpful and kind”
BIO3 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
53%
Grade Predictor
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Grade Distribution
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BOT1
5.0
(2)BIO1218
5.0
(2)BIOLOGY
3.7
(3)BIO3
3.4
(57)BIO
3.0
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BIO2
5.0
BIO1
4.0
BIOLOGY
3.7
BIO3
3.6
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3.5
Reviews (90)
shes like whatever
doesn't teach...not very helpful and tested on material in book
She's really nice and down to earth. You will have to do the work in order to get the A, but she really works with you.
she's nice, but you have to do a lot of work on your own in order to do good.
take a Bio class b4 Botany. Plan on teaching yourself, she has the potential to be a great teacher, give her a year or 2 to get it! Doesn't inform the entire class when lab, etc change, need to ask a lot of ?s to stay informed.
Not very helpful. Asked her question, her reply "I dont' know" ... consulted firends with my answer, then went back up to her to present my answer, for some feedback, and still replied with "I don't know" Shes very forgetful as well.
Very nice teacher. This is not an easy class, you have to work to get an A but class is always enjoyable. Multiple choice tests + graded labs and graded quizzes before each lab (plan to attend!) some extra credits (10%) availlable.
She's a cool teacher, but she's hard. She confuses you when she lectures and even if you study your ass off you still wont do so great on the tests.
Lady is very nice but loses control of class. Class was noisy and disruptive. Tests are all multiple choice with extra credit available. Overall the class is passable as long as YOU study on your own. She doesn't write as many notes as many would like.
Fennoy is fennoying. Should not be in the teaching profession. Material is dense; she makes it even more confusing. Good luck even passing her class. Do not take her. I repeat: do not take her.
It's a tough class. SHe will make you work your ass off. there is no slacking off. Come to class, do your homework, and study, study, your butt off. She's a cool teacher, but you cannot slide your way through... she will check your ass and you will be failing if you don't do the work. I passed, but I had to work my ass off, no doubt!!!!!
I had her for Bio 3 for the lab section. She's a professor with a great smile that reflects a beautiful personality.
I am not a biology major and I got an A in this class, although I worked hard for it. Dr. Fennoy is incredibly helpful and extremely intelligent. Very interesting class.
Professor Fennoy is truly a fair professor. She is passionate about her subject which at times is her fault since she gives too much information and can lose you. However, she posts very detailed notes and is helpful/available that allows you to do well in her class as long as you put in the time. Highly recommended.
There is a lot of work, quiz every week. Do good on the quizzes and it will help boost your grade. She offered a good amount of EC, I recommend doing it because the exams can be difficult. She does lecture very fast but is willing to answer questions after class. I did okay, I got a B.
Had a small class with her. Very much into her field and very helpful and understanding (if you need help, just ask!). Tests were not hard if you knew your stuff. Labs were initially terrible, but that's because they dealt with chemistry; after that, they were very manageable. Only criticism is the fast lecturing. Very nice to talk to. Enjoyed.
OMG This professor is absolutely confusing,sarcastic, and irritating.She spends most of her time laughing at he own jokes. She is absolutely unclear when she teaches. Good luck if you plan on taking her.
well the thing is.. u gotta study everything by yourself.
She is the worst bio teacher you will come across..she doesnt care about the grades of her students and she gives the hardest test questions on purpose..if you care about you grade STAY AWAY...
she is ABSOLUTELY HORRID! she takes FOREVER to reply to your emails. her lectures are confusing and she goes WAYY too quickly! her tests are extremely hard and she doesn't encourage asking questions! she teaches the class as if the subject was a review and expects us to already know what she's talking about. her handwriting is illegible
WOW....i dont know what to say. i failed every test but did ok in lab and on the quizes, did all the extra credit and i somehow got a B....i have no idea how...extremely hard tests and lectures, hard to follow in class and not very responsive to questions. if you are a bio major then fine but otherwise watch out, you are in for something else..
i 'm not a bio major but i got an A in the class (i was one of very few). its a hard class , if you're a slacker stay away. the tests are hard and the info is a combination of her notes in class and those on e-companion. i never bought a book i just read the stuff she puts online(if you want a good grade get involved in the class)
The class IS hard, and she is hard to hear. But if you have the book, and can receive emails, you dont need the lecture. If you care enough about your grade, you can study alone. She WILL answer your questions. She is very helpful, and loves what she teaches. If you c=dont like the lectures, the book is just as good.
bio in general was alright but i didn't enjoy being in her class. i don't know why but she always ignored students when they were raising their hands to ask her questions. if i could retake bio over, i would definitely go for another class.
REALLY REALLY HARD CLASS. I had to study every day for hours, basically teach myself, her lectures are boring but helpful. She was a horrible teacher in the beginning but i guess she saw no one was understanding how she was teaching, she started giving out study guides and those were EXTREMELY helpful!! I got an A in the class but busted my ass!
Hard class, very disorganized, not much passion, and assumes you already know the information, not good with email, but wants everything done that way, I would steer clear of this class!
DON?T DO IT! Her lectures are pointless. She skips through ppt to fast to take notes, & her board notes are chicken scratch. She gives quizzes on material that she has not yet taught. You need to teach everything to yourself. She is rude & will only help if she likes you. She sends emails giving new assignments due the next day w/no prior notice.
Really, really tough class. I should've never taken her class in the summer, when the sessions are shorter and thus more intense. If you're not a bio major and/or a bit of a procrastinator, definitely don't take this class. I don't think she was that rude though--she was nice to me at least.
She needs to stick to botany. Maybe it was the extent of the material but she was never able to really get all the information across in a way we'd be able to comprehend. I believe my section complained about her so much so that she had to reassess our grades. If you have to take her, get a tutor immediately. You need to kno all bio 101 by heart.
i never write these things, but she's the best professor ever!! I have never been so motivated and learned so much:) you need to be willing to study, but her notes are very helpful. I'm so glad i took her!
1st off, u ppl saying shes hard or unclear...you must be the laziest unmotivated ppl that have no prob leaving the class having learned nothing. Mrs. Fennoy was a GREAT teacher, tells u exactly whats on tests, lets u know when quizzes are and what on them, xtra credit etc. Shes witty and personable. Wish I had more space to list reasons to take....
I was TERRIFIED to take her class after reading her ratings but she turned out to be amazing! she stays with you hours after class to make sure you get it her notes and study guides are exactly whats on the tests she gives you about 50 possible xtra credit points she really cares to make sure you do well in her class she is the BEST!
She is amazing. Very helpful, nice, and she genuinely cares for her students. She laughs and jokes around with those who participate and asks thoughtful questions. She's always available to students. Her lectures are somewhat fast because there's a lot of material to cover, but posts all the notes online. I definitely recommend.
Don't listen to the negative reviews. This is a hard class for sure, but if you come to learn and do your work you will do fine. I found her to be extremely nice, fair, and very passionate about what she teaches. These negative reviews come from people who expect college to be a cake walk. I got an A causes I paid attention and did my work.
This has been long overdue...I was terrified to take her, but it turns out she is an amazing teacher. If you don't do well then you must not be understanding it and I suggest you ask for help because she will help you. She cares a lot about her student and laughs and makes jokes all of the time. Highly recommend taking her for Bio.
I love this woman. She covers the very basics, provides worksheets/study guides for every test, quizzes every week are easy if you study. She comes to the cafeteria every week before class to answer questions and go over what will be on the tests. Bio is difficult, but she wants everyone to do well & is so sweet. I wish she'd teach all my classes!
She is a very sweet person. I loved her class. She wants students to do well. Go to her office hours in the cafeteria, she will make sure you know everything you need to know. Tests are a little difficult, but if you prepare, an a is attainable. I would def. recommend.
She is very sweet and really wants to help but she is not good at explaining the material! This class is hard to pass and requires a lot of memorizing! You should be fine if you read the book and teach the material to yourself. She is not a mean or strict teacher but her lack of explanation is what makes the class hard.
I'm horrible at Bio & passed with a B. It's hard to understand her during lecture. If you're not good w/ science see her in office hours or after lecture and she's easier to understand. Prove to her you're making an effort and you will pass. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FORMING A STUDY GROUP!! If you still don't understand her go on khan academy or youtube.
Hard work will get you a passing grade in this class. Test are worth a lot but she makes sure you have other means on passing this course (Up to 20 pts Extra credit). lab quizzes arent hard IF YOU GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS in the cafertia Sitting in lecture will feel overwhelming because she does go too fast & skims thru material. FORM STUDY GROUPS.
Professor Fennoy is a doll!! She is so intelligent and really wants her students to do well! Sometimes her lectures are confusing and it was rarely clear what days quizzes would be on and sometimes what material they covered, but overall she is very willing to communicate if you just talk to her. Make sure you use her other school email--not SMC's
Dr. Fennoy made summer school as good as I could've hoped. She is so youthful and sweet. I love her! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to her office hours (before class) in the cafeteria, especially the day of a quiz. The time spent there really helped me get a solid A. She'll drill you with quiz practice and answer any questions. Take advantage of this!!!
She is a very chilled lady. I am sure you can do well in the lab cause basically she does not care at all. The lectures are not that clear. I got an A cause I learnt those stuff at high school. I know some of the students are struggling when they learnt it for the first time and dr. Fennoy did not do a great for answering them.
Her class is not the easiest but definitely had fun in her class. She lets you meet her in the cafeteria if you have any questions. She's so chill and funny. Make groups in your class to study with. It definitely helps!
Fennoy is a great professor. She is very approachable. Honestly, if you ask for her help she will be willing to help. I took her summer class and although it was challenging, I learned ALOT. Labs are super easy and it's a pretty chill yet fun class. Her tests are hard, so study both her power points and the book if you want to get an A.
Fennoy is a tough grader and I'm a UCLA graduate. She was not helpful. She is very eccentric and people find that funny & endearing. Personally, I was there to get an A and I worked my butt off to get a 92%. She makes you work for it. Take a different Bio teacher, she makes you suffer for it.
Prof. Fennoy is chill & a really sweet lady. Ofc hrs are before class & in the cafeteria. Lectures are fun & really FAST. Also, she speaks softly & she mumbles sometimes. Labs are easy. I got a B & I worked my butt off. Study ppts (available online) and take notes in class. Book wasn't needed but could literally help.
She is the most amazingkind teacher I have had so far at SMC. This is a biology class its not easy but she puts herself out there to help anyone that needs it. 4 exams(drops the lowest), a quiz in lab once a week (they are difficult), and 3 assignments. I got B's on all of the exams and had a C average on quizzes and I still got an A. TAKE HER!!
Absolutely love her! Super helpful and kind. Moves a bit fast but has study sessions in the cafeteria before every class. YOU MUST GO TO THOSE! They aren't mandatory but they will get you an A! She goes over quizzes at those sessions right before you take them. She is your advocate all the way! Doesn't take roll but notices when you miss class.
This was the first time Fennoy had taught Botany in 5 years according to her. The difficulty level started off super high. About half of the class dropped by the 2nd week. She ramped the difficulty all the way down to the point it's almost too easy now. She's very flexible and passionate, in the cafeteria before every class to help. Like Ms Frizz.
She's honestly not a bad professor. She's really nice and loves getting to know her students. Her tests are not that difficult if you know the material. Really nice lady who genuinely wants all her students to succeed in the class. I'd take her again.
She is so helpful if you show up to the cafeterias before class she will like you! YOU DONT USE THE BOOK so don't buy it Her tests are based off her lecture
Professor Fennoy is AWESOME!! She really cares about her students and WANTS you to succeed, so don't be afraid to ask for help. Her lectures can be long, and there is a lab nearly every day, so the work is continuous. The book isn't necessary if you take notes in class, but I found it very valuable while studying for tests.
Chill prof. Hard class but she makes them easy. Read the ppts and visit her during office hours and you'll get an A.
Awesome teacher! She is very helpful and always shows up for office hours. Offers plenty of extra credit and is lenient on grading labs & quizzes. She grades tests on a curve. Do the work, pay attention, READ THE BOOK, & POWERPOINT and you will be fine. If you get an A on all 4 tests, you get to skip the final. That was my goal and I achieved it
Professor Fennoy may not be the most organized, but for someone who has no interest in science, this was a great class for me. She offers up to 20 points of extra credit, drops the lowest test score. The class was a bit confusing sometimes because she is a bit disorganized, but she grades quickly and wants her students to pass! DONT BUY THE BOOK!!!
She loves helping students and is always there to help and available for office hours. Plenty of extra credit and drops lowest test. The labs are fun and easy points. The test are hard but she provides a study guide that is pretty much exactly what is on the test. Take notes during lecture and study powerpoint. DON'T BUY THE BOOK
Probably worst professor I've ever had. Leaves labs halfway through, comes back an hour later. Many labs were unsuccessful. The lectures are pointless; she moves through the slides rapidly and excuses it by saying "well, they are all online anyway." Ignores students raised hands. Sends rude emails, "I work harder than you do." Wish I made that up.
I loved Professor Fennoy! She will go out of her way to help you understand the material, and she's so kind. The course is hard, many of the students that complained were the ones that didn't want to study outside of class, but what do you expect it's a biology class with lab. Just pay attention in class and go to her office hours, and you'll b fin
Very nice person. Not a very good teacher. Very unorganized. Does not respond to emails. Does not explain material very well. Labs do not coincide with classes. It's not an easy class, but she also doesn't make it any better. The study guides do help for the tests. That's about it. DON'T BUY THE BOOK!!!! Waste of money!!
Professor Fennoy is not a great professor! She is knowledgeable about Botany and is often excited about teaching it. However, she does not explain the concepts clearly. She hurries through all the material and excuses herself by saying that the power points are online. Don't purchase the book! Lastly, beware, Professor Fennoy is a tough grader!
If you need to take a science class with a lab component for credit I would not recommend Professor Fennoy's class. Professor Fennoy is nice, but her teaching style isn't great. She does not explain the concepts because she hurries through all the material. It's pointless to read the assigned readings because you won't ever be graded on that info!
BEST PROFESSOR EVER! Dr. Fennoy is one of the most amazing persons in the world, she really cares about the students, tons of extra credit. she believes in her students and her lectures are just amazing! She loves what she does and is very knowledgeable. If you are taking BIO or BOTANY, she is the one.
Worst professor Ive ever had. Very unprofessional. Sent out rude, passive aggressive emails. Never sent out a correct syllabus. She is excited about botany and understands it herself but lacked the ability to get the info across. Rushes through the material and was never clear on what we would be tested on.
Dr. Fennoy is an amazing instructor and individual in general. Her class was one I looked forward to every week! Her class is somewhat difficult, but it's a perfect level of challenge. To get an A, you'll have to put in the work. She is also super available for office hours, which really help. She want success for her students!
Professor Fennoy is great! Took her class for IGETC and ended up really enjoying it. Working with groups in labs is helpful and so is early morning tutoring, she is very helpful. Notes are all online so you don't need the textbook (i bought it-_-) , quizzes every week and 4 exams. Keep up with the work and take good notes you'll pass easy.
Truth be told professor fennoy is incredibly sweet and absolutely intelligent however this bio 3 is for people who already have a pretty good understanding of bio. If youre taking this for a lab component and arent naturally good at bio i dont recommend this teacher because there is a good chance youll get lost.
Professor Fennoy is a true role model ! her lectureb notes are very messy but the material she uses for lecture is concise and cohesive if you follow along with her presentations you eill be fine. a lot of helpful material on canvas such as study guides which are frameworks for her tests. get all A's in the tests and she may exempt you from final.
She is a nice person but makes you work for your grade. She will really make you understand BIO, otherwise you wont do well. Lectures are a bit hard to follow. Just make sure you get all the details. Her tests are based on the details. I didn't think she really cared for her students at first, but towards the end I saw her being more sympathetic.
Honestly, she expects you to know biology, especially plant biology in which she majored in. I honestly dont know how she makes up her quizzes because most of the she doesnt mention it in her lecture or book. Just no.
Prof. Fennoy is truly a gem. She's the type of professor one expects to have at the collegiate level. She is tough however always fair. She is always ready to help and offers tons of office hour times.
Dont, and I cannot stress this enough, take this prof. I have never dealt with such a pain. Unclear grading, dosnt follow syllabus, dosnt give enough time for tests or quizzes. If I had to drive to this class I would wish the worst upon myself its that bad. She barely teaches and is horrible dont do it to yourself.
She's not understanding at all. The beginning of the semester I got a poor grade because I uploaded a pdf and she dosnt accept pdf apparently. Now I got 50/100 on a test because she asked for us to upload a picture or pdf into our test and she cant open the file that I put in. I have never dealt with a more difficult prof I regret taking this class
Nice, sometimes funny. Lectures are boring but not hard to follow along with.
One of the worst professors I've ever had. She does NOT respond to student emails and I took an online class... the entire class had issues with her not responding to their emails throughout the whole semester and she just didn't care. Super boring lectures, but you have to pay attention during class so you can answer her vague participation Q's
I don't understand the slander. I love professor Fennoy. She has a great sense of humor and as long as you get most of your info for quizzes/tests from her lecture slides then you're literally fine. If you need to get through to her, try speaking up during lectures or labs if you can't through email. It actually is easy to get an A in the class lol
I dont think shes a bad teacher but she could be better. Her lectures barely have anything to do with the exams. She also mixes around quizzes and labs. For example she might make you take a quiz when you havent done the lab for it therefore you wont understand much & you have a quiz every week. She doesnt really reply to emails either.
She's not the worst biology professor, but also isn't the best neither. If you're a biology major &/or really good at biology, I'd say go for it. But if you're not very good in biology & just taking it to get your general ed classes out of the way, I'd strongly suggest you take literally any other professor as you're gonna struggle really badly.
Please. Just don't.
Easy class. You get participation points for coming to class and they weigh a lot. Online power points don't reference quiz questions but she discusses them in lecture and quiz answers can be found online and you get three attempts. Lowest test gets dropped and lowest quiz. Show up, go to tutoring, and show effort and you'll get an A.
I liked her as a person, but as a professor she has a *lot* of problems. She rarely responds to emails and has poor communication with the DSPS center, her lectures are very hard to keep up with (I have ADHD and this was a nightmare) and she's also given misinformation for exams multiple times. Overall, really not a great experience with her class.
Prof. Fennoy is genuinely a great professor and offers a lot of extra credit to help you if you are willing to do the work. Lectures can get a bit boring but are vital to passing quizzes and exams. Lowest lab, quiz, and test are dropped and you can retake quizzes. The questions to the quizzes are mostly ones seen on the tests and on the final.
Professor Fennoy is super sweet and really cares about her students. Lectures move quickly so study and make sure to do all your labs. Grades fairly and gives extra credit
Fennoy's a very kind, lively person BUT most of the class struggled.The lectures and power points were very unhelpful and although I worked on the cheat sheets for DAYS, it helped very little because she would put questions on the exams that we never even discussed or learned about. It's true that she never answers emails as well.
she was overall amazing. I did not read the textbook (not needed for me and my personal learning). she drops lowest lab, quiz and exam. she doesn't do makeup exams. there is no homework. she is super sweet, she cares, i did so bad on the exams but i still came out at a B. as long as you do labs & try on quizzes and redo them as needed you'll pass.
Honestly, it is possible to get an A with her course, but very hard. Her expectations are unclear, rude through email, and extremely disorganized. a lot of her course content is outdated so the photos won't load and she expects only the best from you when she doesn't bring her best. She has good intentions, but should consider improvements.
professor fennoy is a great professor. i think the bad reviews come from people who aren't understanding how to take her course. Go lectures, labs, doing the quizzes weight super heavy- it is an unweighted class and the points add up. There are extracredit opportunities. She tell you what she is going to test you on during lecture, all A=no final!
Professor Fennoy is great but her teaching style is very old school.She is very difficult to speak outside of class as she rarely respondes to emails. Overall her course isn't to difficult the labs are enjoyable and interesting. Be prepared to participate during lectures as she will randomly choose students to answer and attendance is important.
Do not take this professor. She does not care if you pass or fail. One chance of extra credit. Bad voice volume during lectures so you can't hear a thing. Her writing is illegible. If you're lost legit good luck.
Professor Fennoy wasn't the best, IMO. If you sit behind the 3rd row, you will not hear her. Her handwriting can be messy and, oftentimes, illegible. If you try to ask her a question during the lecture, she will ignore you. However, she didn't ask much from students, only lab reports & the online quiz after each unit. Offers a cheat sheet for exams
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
53%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.27 avg changeRatings by Course
BOT1
5.0
(2)BIO1218
5.0
(2)BIOLOGY
3.7
(3)BIO3
3.4
(57)BIO
3.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
BIO2
5.0
BIO1
4.0
BIOLOGY
3.7
BIO3
3.6
BIOL3
3.5