Be prepared she does nothing alone. If you ask about any assignment or project they are not her ideas. Her answer will be: I need to ask Danny. It will be easier to take class Danny because all assignments are his ideas and he knows what he wants. She just uses ready material from Pearson or from other teacher. She has nothing done by herself.

I hated this class. It was so overwhelming & exhausting. Way too much work. Lecture videos, lecture zooms, read chapter, write ur own notes, labs, assignments, exam at end of week for 3 chapters ALL in 1 week. I spent at least 8 hrs on just this class alone. Its like she wants us to only focus on her class. when ask questions shes not helpful.

THIS CLASS IS LIKE A 2ND JOB!!She makes lecture notes that are very vague so they DONT help at all but she makes u do them anyways & then u have to read the chapter & add more notes. Very vague in responses as well when email her. Theres so much work u pretty much cram it all into your brain for the test & forget it right after. HORRIBLE !

WHAT IS WRONG WITH HER. Her quiz is crazy it didnt came up from the book but you need to read the book a lot and rale a lecture and read powerpoint and take practive quiz you need to take 3quiz every week one lab one project participate assignment and assignment about book PER EVERY WEEK DONT TAKE HER CLASS SHE ONLY THINK WE ONLY TAKE HERS

BELIEVE ME DONT TAKE HER CLASS

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! The workload is huge and so overwhelming. I literally spent majority of the week on this class and lost my social life over this class. You have so much reading, watching lectures ( which are not that good) and in one week you will have a two part exam, 3 quizzes, a lab and a project due. It was such a horrible class.

DO NOT TAKE HER. Worst professor I ever had She thinks we dont have a life and only have her. She give us so much work this is actually insane. Imagine being in a pandemic, kids, work, and this part time job-in 8week theres 4 exam+1 final and so many other things such as 3 quizzes per week, each exam take me 6+ hrs and each assignment take me 2+hr

Hardest 100 level class I have ever taken, absolutely terrible professor. There were 4 exams, even during summer quarter + final. Every exam covered 3 chapters, which each had a quiz that was equally as hard as an exam. I tried very hard on all assignments but never got 100, not considerate to people with jobs. No zoom lectures, only recorded.

I took this 100 level class this summer thinking it was going to be easy. I WAS WRONG! This was the worst and hardest class I have ever taken, all because of the teacher and the workload she gives. So many unnecessary assignments. So many things due in a week along with exams. I could cry just thinking about this class it caused so much stress.

She is the WORST teacher I have EVER taken. She Grades so hard... she will mark you off for spelling things wrong! Shes not an English teacher but yet expects you to be perfect. She gives 1 multiple choice test and a written test ever other week and it takes about 4 hours. She gives 2-3 quizzes a week ontop of two labs (each week) & much more

Drop your other classes, family, job, sleep, because she takes all of your time. Prepare to do 2 chapters a week as well as quizzes for both of the chapters each week. Doesn't matter if the chapters are 10 pages or 35 pages. Every week you have to do a time sink project. Every other week you get do a larger in-depth project. Avoid her!

I have never failed a class before and she failed me. It was hard to try and comprise with her about my grade in her class and she didnt really care enough to help so save yourself a headache and choose another teacher!

I did not learn a single thing in her class. Wanna know why? Because she gave us so much work which hardly leaves us time to study but she expects us to study a few hours WHEN INSTEAD WE SPEND MOST OF OUR DAY JUST DOING THE WORK. and her test has nothing to do with what we learn. Stephanie, I hope you read these because they're filled with truth.

I recommended not taking this class at all unless you have no social life or a life at all. The amount of work is inhumane! Group project every week, 1 to 2 quizzes every week (12 quizzes). An exam every 2 weeks, so a total of 4 bio exams, 1 Final exam, and a final paper. Excel was annoying! If you take this class, good luck... I hope u make it.

OK, well there's a lot to say 1. She gives off so many asssignments including the week of exams which doesn't help u pass the test 2. Her assignments are not very clear, on what to do which makes it difficult to do 3. You don't have time to study coz of the assignments 4. Her EXAMS are different from what she teaches, some of them don't make sense

I only got a good grade bc I sacrificed both other classes for this. Avoid her at all costs. You have group grades that make up a DECENT amount of your grade. Her teaching is fine, its every single assignment that is bad. She is a HARSH grader. Everyone else in my lab group got below a 2.0

Not helpful at all

Highly not recommended

She never grade you more then 50

No multiple choice questions you need to explain everything they way she does, if not you will not get any point.

The exams are extremely difficult and don't reflect what we actually learned in class.

She expects you to explain everything exactly the way she does — no flexibility at all.

Even if your answer is correct, you get a zero if it's not worded like hers.

The grading system feels unfair and too harsh.

She gives very little partial credit, even for answers that show understanding.

Her lectures are confusing, and the tests are much harder than what's covered.

She doesn't seem to consider how students think or explain concepts differently.

It feels like she wants you to memorize her words, not understand the material.

Her exams are full of trick questions that make it hard to earn points.

She rarely explains why you lost points or how to improve.

Even small mistakes result in losing all credit on a question.

Her grading rubrics are unclear, and she doesn't give helpful feedback.

She's very strict and not understanding if you need help or clarification.

The class feels stressful because it's impossible to meet her expectations.

She grades harder than any other professor I've had — it's discouraging.

Her tests require you to guess exactly what she wants you to say.

There's no room for creativity or personal understanding in your answers.

The workload and difficulty level are not reasonable for the course.

She doesn't make the material engaging or accessible to students.

Overall, she's a very tough grader and makes learning more stressful than productive.

As a person who normally gets good grades for classes, I've never had a bad grade until i got her for a teacher, she literally took weeks to grade just one assignment and would take even longer when it came to answering emails, she didn't explain anything and nothing she said or wrote didn't make since!

Overall, this course is excessively stressful and not worth the mental toll.

It's hard to stay calm or confident in this class because of how much pressure she puts on students.

The difficulty level makes it feel impossible to succeed, no matter how hard you try.

You'll feel drained by the end of every week; the workload is way beyond normal.

The stress level in this class is through the roof — be prepared to feel overwhelmed.

The course structure is intense and not student-friendly at all.

She's extremely strict and demanding, which makes the class feel unnecessarily hard.

This class is far tougher than it needs to be — the stress outweighs the learning.

I couldn't focus on any other class because her assignments and exams took up all my time.

Her exams and grading style create so much stress that it's hard to stay motivated.

The environment is tense and stressful; learning should not feel this overwhelming.

Start studying for this course out the womb and get ready to still somehow fail your exams

This was definitely the most intense class I've taken. She grades really hard and to get an A in her class or honestly just pass it you need to prepare for lots of study time

She doesn't follow the textbook at all — if you write your exam answers based on what the book says, you'll get a zero.

The group projects make no sense and don't relate to the lessons. They just waste time.

Her expectations are impossible to meet, and her grading is beyond harsh.

You basically have to memorize her exact wording or fail.

Nothing from the textbook will help you on her exams — she wants her own version of everything.

She gives zero points even when your answer matches the textbook definition perfectly.

Group assignments are confusing and feel like busywork with no real purpose.

If you care about your GPA or your money, avoid this class at all costs.

Take this class only if you enjoy losing points for no reason.

Exams are brutal and unfair, and she doesn't explain what she expects.

She constantly changes her explanations and never follows the course material.

It feels like she tries to make the class harder than it needs to be.

She punishes students for thinking differently or using textbook examples.

If you take this class by mistake, drop it immediately before it hurts your grade.

You'll waste time, effort, and money because her grading doesn't make sense.

She doesn't care about student success, only about her own way of teaching.

The workload and stress level are overwhelming; it feels like she forgets students have other classes.

The class causes unnecessary stress because of the unclear expectations and overly strict grading.

She makes the class extremely hard and stressful for no reason.

If you value your peace of mind, don't take this class.

You'll spend all your time on this one subject and still struggle to earn a decent grade.

The course expectations are unrealistic and make it hard to manage your other studies.

Nothing else, just do not take class with her ever.

She makes everything harder than it needs to be. She doesn't care if students truly understand the concepts. All she wants is for you to memorize her slides. Her class is pure stress and confusion.

The workload in her class is unbearable. You spend all week on one assignment and still get a bad grade. She never explains clearly and ignores the textbook completely. A nightmare experience.

She claims to care about learning but only wants you to repeat her exact words. Understanding means nothing if you don't sound like her. The class is exhausting and discouraging.

Her lectures are the only thing that matter to her. She gives no room for using the textbook or outside understanding. The amount of pointless group work is just a waste of time.

Every week there's another meaningless assignment that takes hours. She pretends they help, but they don't. You'll spend days on work that barely counts. This class is pure torture.

She's the reason many students lose motivation. Even if you study hard, you still fail because she grades unfairly. The stress level is unreal and not worth it.

She talks like her lectures are perfect. If you write anything from the textbook, you get zero. Her ego makes it impossible to learn or succeed.

I've never had such a stressful class in my life. The group projects make no sense, and she gives unclear instructions. You work endlessly but never get a good grade.

Taking this class once is enough to know you'll never take it again. She gives too much unnecessary work, doesn't explain well, and blames students for struggling.

She acts nice but doesn't actually help. Her feedback is harsh and confusing. The lectures are boring memorization drills, not real teaching.

You'll spend all your time trying to figure out what she wants instead of learning the subject. She makes easy concepts sound impossible. Total waste of time and energy.

The assignments are overcomplicated, pointless, and endless. She seems to enjoy making students miserable. You'll regret signing up for her class.

She completely ignores the textbook and expects you to memorize her slides word for word. The tests are impossible and designed to make you fail.

This class drains all your motivation. Even when you give your best, it's never enough. The professor doesn't care if you understand, only if you copy her style.

Her grading makes no sense at all. You can spend hours on an assignment and still get marked down. She creates stress for no reason.

She assigns constant group work that doesn't relate to the lessons. It wastes time and makes everyone frustrated. The class feels like punishment.

The professor acts like she's helping, but she never is. Her rules are inconsistent, and she always finds something wrong. I wouldn't wish this class on anyone.

She's one of those professors who confuse toughness with teaching. Everything is strict, stressful, and unclear. Learning stops and frustration begins.

You'll regret taking this class from day one. She expects perfection but gives no support. Every assignment feels like a trap to make you fail.

Her class is a nightmare you can't escape. No matter how hard you try, the results never match the effort. She's a tough grader who takes pride in your struggle.

She acts like a perfectionist but doesn't realize her teaching makes no sense. You learn nothing but stress and disappointment.

It's unbelievable how unfair she is. She marks off points for wording, spelling, or anything she personally dislikes. Nothing is ever good enough.

This is the kind of professor who kills your motivation to learn. Everything is memorization, no critical thinking allowed. Completely outdated.

She has no sympathy for students who work or have families. It's her way or zero points. This class is a full-time job with no reward.

If you value your mental health, don't take her class. She overwhelms you with assignments and then grades like she wants you to fail.

Her teaching style belongs in a museum. She refuses to use the textbook or modern learning tools. It's like stepping back a hundred years.

She gives zero credit for effort. Even when you clearly understand the topic, you fail if your wording doesn't match hers word-for-word.

It's shocking that Green River still keeps someone like her. She doesn't teach — she tortures students with endless, meaningless work.

It's a good class for students who are only taking one course each quarter, but for anyone taking multiple classes, it becomes extremely difficult to keep up with her demands. She will deduct points if you don't describe concepts exactly the way she wants or if your explanation doesn't make sense to her.

She says her class prepares us for tougher courses in the field, but that's not true. Most students taking this class are still in prerequisites and juggling multiple classes. Her strict expectations make it extremely hard, and nothing really makes sense until you're actually in the field.

Subjective and overall harsh grading all around. Manipulates grades so people don't pass too much. Punishes critical thinking. Must MEMORIZE EVERYTHING VERBATIM. Wouldn't recommend this prof to my worst enemy

Teacher makes exams riddled abnormally tedious asks a.k.a time wasting questions. She is a harsh grader all around. She won't give credit when it's obvious you know what you're talking about. Must memorize everything. This teacher WANTS YOU TO FAIL. Avoid at all costs!

BIO 160 is described as an introduction to biology, but this class is not. The workload is extreme, the material goes way beyond intro level, lectures move insanely fast, and it feels like the class is set up for you to fail. Group work can also ruin your grade. AVOID IF YOU VALUE YOUR SANITY!

Hoffman is one of the worst professors I've encountered. Her exams feel designed to make students fail, and her lectures are hard to follow because she crams too many topics into one class. I wouldn't recommend her, honestly, not surprising she's this bad, considering she teaches at a community college despite having a PhD.