Tests are reasonable and she makes efforts to interest you in the class. Textbook use is non-existent and offers extra-cred for tests. Notes all come from Powerpoint. She's kind of cute too.

mrs. stephanie is by far one of the most legit teachers at southeastern. she keeps class pretty interesting and fun. There are 3 test and a final. the tests are average difficulty. there are quizzes almost every week on Blackboard and she offers plenty of bonus work.

Did you ever know that you're my hero? You're everything I would like to be. And I could fly higher than an eagle cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

I actually found the class to not be that hard. And I am not good at science of any sort. The only time you use the book is to study, but even with it the test are not hard. Definantely would recommend her.

She was extremely helpful and understanding. I thought she was very personal and willing to work out problems. She offered more extra credit than any other professor. Make sure to read the chapters if you want to do well.

ONE OF THE BEST SCIENCE TEACHERS I'VE HAD IN YEARS. SHE IS SO EASY TO UDERSTAND AND UNDERSTANDS MAJORITY IN THE CLASS AREN'T TRYING TO BE GEOLOGISTS. LECTURES ARE CLEAN AND TO THE POINT. IF I HAD TO, I WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN. TOO BAD I DON'T NEED ANYMORE EASC CLASSES OR LABS.

Wonderful teacher! Makes science fun. Take her class.

Very nice teacher, but exams can be unexpectedly tricky because of the language she uses on test!! pretty easy and fun though.. took to field trip as well!!

Really cool, down to earth lady. I'll be honest, not an easy A, definitely the most work I've ever done in a lab class, but it was fair and not overwhelming. You will learn a good bit and it does supplement the lecture class. Like I said, really cool lady, I recommend her.

Very down-to-earth and funny. Her tests are tricky, but if you study well enough, you will do fine. Her bonus papers are hard, though. Just use the internet instead of your notes because you won't have all the info. that you need. I recommend her very much. Not an easy A, but worth taking if you want to learn something.

She's the cutest teacher at SELU! Her test are a tad tricky, but manageable. She's very helpful at clarifying how things work. Super sweet and funny, just don't use your phone! If she sees you with your phone she will get very angry and yell at you. ):

A very cute, nerdy teacher. Her tests are right off the lectures, and she offers FIFTY BONUS POINTS over the course of the semester. Online weekly quizzes are also easy. I RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER TO ANYONE WHO ENJOYS AN A OR B! :)

She was very nice and helpful. You have to attend every class but if you do that you will do good on the test and love this class.

Great professor. Cute as hell. Loves her work. I got an A. Has extra credit and clear testing. Taking her for 102 also.

Cute, nerdy, loved her, TAKE HER!

Ms. Stephanie is really great. She is excited about the subject matter and super nice. Her tests are pretty easy if you come to class and take notes and she lets you write a paper to get 10 bonus points before each exam. She is an epic nerd and adorably quirky which makes her all the more fun. Take her!

Roses are red, violets are blue, rocks rock and so do you!

Good teacher. You do take a good amount of notes but she does not allow computers, cell phones, recorders in the class. She HATES technology. She offers a bonus paper the day before the exam worth 10 points each.

She is very funny, and awesome, but her tests are ridiculous. The class average has never been above a 78. No matter how much I have studied, my highest grade was an 88. She words her tests in a very confusing way. A plus is that she gives easy quizzes and bonus papers to keep your grade up.

Comical & interesting professor. Lots of material for all 4 exams to cover, 4 bonus papers, weekly online quizzes. Course is cool and she is funny. I made a B.

The class isn't as bad as the last few posters have said it is. The subject is hard, but I think she does a good job teaching it and making it interesting. She also gives 40 possible bonus points and lecture outlines to help you out.

This is probably my favorite teacher I have ever had. If you go to class and take good notes, you'll make an A. You do have to study, but I took her for 101 and 102 and never opened up a textbook. Her questions can be worded tricky, but as long as you pay attention you should be fine. She's always will to help you and explains things very well!

Ms. Stephanie was one of the best professors i ever took at selu. She is enthusiastic about the course and makes the subject matter more interesting by showing videos that relate to the real world applications. Do the bonus papers and study for the test and you will walk out of the class with an A fairly easily.

She is super nice, not real keen on giving out powerpoints to anyone who missed class, and doesn't give out notes, so class is neccesary. BUT she does a 10 point bonus paper due before every exam, and that helps a lot!

She's awesome! Super sweet, makes class fun and interesting. You learn a lot about rocks.. also volcanoes, rivers, etc. You definitely have to study for her tests, but she has a opportunity for bonus during each test, and also weekly 10 pt quizzes online. Which help out greatly. Overall great class and great teacher.

You have to study very hard for each exam, and be sure to do the bonus papers. Her tests are 30 M/C & TWENTY T/F! On a positive note, she does make the class interesting & fun. She let our class use voice recorders & I highly suggest you use one. Only take her if you are prepared to STUDY & pay attention!She is not an easy A!

Very very knowledgeable. Only downfall to that is she speaks to students like they are geologists. Could try harder to break things down initially instead of when you ask. Must come to class and must study for exams. There are bonus opportunities which help with studying. Would recommend.

You have to put in a lot of effort to make an A. I highly recommend doing the bonus papers. Quizzes are tricky, as are the true or false. Studying is a must. Attendance isn't mandatory but you'll see a difference in your grade. She's nice and easily approachable. Always answers emails. DON'T TEXT IN CLASS. I'd take her again.

She was the greatest! The tests were hard, but she really injected a lot of energy into the lectures.

Her tests are difficult but if you answer the bonus questions you will do fine on the tests. Studying those really help, even if they are lengthy. You can't have electronics in class and the notes are not posted online. You will need to study because she purposely tries to trick you on exams. The class average for each test was about a 70.

AWESOME teacher. The class was hard, but she made it interesting.

She now puts her lecture notes online. I would recommend printing them out and adding notes to them, she makes things more specific during her lectures. This helps with the online quizzes and answering the bonus questions. She is very enthusiastic and helpful. Study your class notes, her lectures, and the quizzes. I thought she was a good teacher.

You can really tell that she loves what she teaches. The lectures are interesting (and she gives you some notes!) but the tests can be very tricky. There are weekly quizzes which can be tough, but they give you an idea of what the test may be like. It's almost mandatory to do the bonusstudy questions. You learn more and can earn 40 bonus points!

She loves what she does and is more than willing to help during her office hours. She is prompt with email replies. She is a realist and aware of people trying to get by with little effort. She makes you apply material; not just recite it. Her test are designed to make you fully process the material to get it correct. With 20 bonus points I got 100

She was fantastic! I thought she was a great teacher.

This class is miserable, but it's just the subject. Mrs. Welch is so excited to teach this and she tries to make it interesting, but the subject is just terrible. ESSC101 is about the Earth and ESSC102 is about space, I wouldn't of taken the first class if I knew this. You really have to study for her test, although she gives you the notes online.

Great teacher! She actually cares about the stuff she's teaching and she is very nice.

I don't know what everyone is complaining about. She's a great teacher and she's so excited about what she's teaching! People just complain because they don't want to have to work for a decent grade.

She loves this subject so much you can't help but try to like it, if only for her sake.

I thought that the class was fantastic, but the tests were pretty difficult.

Professor Welch is super down to earth and knows her material well. For each lecture there is a lecture outline. This should NOT be the only material you use to study. Take notes along side the outline. Use the book as reference. APPLY YOURSELF. Answer the study guides! You have to study and pay attention to do well. She also offers bonus work.

Anyone claiming that she was rude clearly never took the time to visit her office hours or email her. She was really nice and helpful and quick to respond to emails. The tests weren't easy, but they were definitely fair.

Great teacher! Very enthusiastic and passionate about the subject! Gives lots of extra credit opportunities! If you skip the lectures you will not do well on the exams!

I found Mrs. Welch's class to be very interesting. She gives exam questions at the end of each lecture so we would go into an exam with like 24 guaranteed points already. Some test questions came from what she said in class that wasn't on the lecture outline so some people thought that was tricky. Just take notes, study, & you'll do fine!

She is very knowledgeable about the subject, and her online lectures are pretty entertaining to watch. However, her tests were very very hard. She does give extra credit bonuses for every test. I studied so much, more than ever, and still got a B. Beware of tricky test questions. Otherwise, she's fun to learn from.

I really liked the format which was online lectures and a once a week class. It was only review during the class, so it helped me understand the subject matter more.

She is super excited about what she teaches. All lectures are online, which is great because you don't have to go to class except for tests. But, if you don't look at the material, you won't pass.

This class is really not that hard, it is just harder than people expect it to be. There were 3 tests and 11 qzs (online). One of the quizzes gets dropped and the final is not cumulative. There were 4 extra credit opportunities that were really easy and really helped my grade. She's super into the lectures which makes the class more fun. Take her!

I took her TV course. 1/2 online and 1/2 in class. Class is optional because she posts her lectures online. You only have to go to take the unit tests, which are multiple choice. Each chapter has a quiz (usually one due each week) and they are online. You must watch the lectures and take notes. If you don't, good luck! She gives bonus every unit.

i took her through the online classes. her online lectures were good and easy to understand. she gives tons of quizzes and a bonus opportunity for every test. the tests are on the tricky side because they have a lot of t/f the final is NOT cumulative! if you watch the lectures and take good notes, do all the quizzes and bonus, you should be fine.

I took half in class half online. I enjoyed the class and you can tell she enjoys the subject matter. The online lectures are at least 45 minutes a piece. Class periods (except for tests) aren't mandatory and just for questions and review. Stay on top of the lectures and take good notes and the tests are pretty easy. Plenty of extra credit. Do take

Mrs. Welch is fantastic. People aren't lying when they say her tests are extremely tough but every question is fair game. I received an A in her class ONLY b/c I wrote down not only what was on the slides but things that weren't & that she discussed herself. Do this & you won't find the test material too tough. Extra credit assignments helped a lot

I absolutely enjoyed this professor and her class. Her lectures were well organized and easy to follow. She was more that accessible via email and during office hours. She is passionate about the subject and it shows. I would definitely take her again. Great since of nerdy humor, too.

Prof. Welch is a good teacher. The course is half online and half in-person. The lectures are videoed--show up one day a week to review what was in the lectures. It was pretty boring until the end when she discusses galaxies and the universe. Definitely have to study to pass tests, but she gives good bonus opportunities. 3 MC, noncumulative tests

IF YOU TOOK HER FOR ESSC 101, this class is a tad bit harder in the fact that we had 50% more tests and the extra credit was worth only 5 pts, not 10 :( even though they are optional, GO TO THE REVIEW CLASSES! she gives the answers to the extra credit and goes over the tests (she reuses questions!!) dont do lectures last minute.

In the telecourse the lectures were all online, the only attendance required was for exams. However, if you take the time to attend the review sessions the week before exams, she will tell you the important info for the upcoming exam. She makes subjects I am not naturally interested in seem interesting. Her enthusiasm about science is contagious.

I took this class as a hybrid class. We only met once a week rather than twice and all of the lectures were videos online. The lectures were lengthy and boring, but the prof def loves what she teaches which made it better. We had 6 tests and you def have to watch the lectures to pass. There were quizzes online every week which really help grades.

She really loves this subject and you can feel it. Constant quizzes every week and if you forget she will not reopen them. Tests aren't that hard but not everything was on the power point. Remember to listen to what she says because she mentions things not in the power point.

Very nice and if u go to the limited classes and watch the videos very easy

She is not a bad teacher. Just had to watch the videos she assigned. Only bad part about this course was there would be five videos due which each were an hour long video. Take good notes from the videos and you should pass this class.

I do wish the tests were easier, but the lectures were very clear and the instructor was very nice and approachable. You absolutely need to watch the videos to pass the class, there are no in-class lectures in the telecourse class.

She is an amazing teacher who really loves the material and her students. But her class is very hard. You have to watch 3-4 hours of lecture videos every week (which takes more like 4-8 hours when taking notes) Review days are optional but you need them to help clarify info. Her tests are hard because they're mainly T/F. Prepare to work hard

Amazing class, she really loves the subject and it was a really organized class. The tests aren't easy though, definitely don't take for an easy A.

I took Mrs. Welch for Earth & Space Science 1 + 2 + Lab and I don't think I could have had a better teacher. She is very engaging and if you participate and ask questions she genuinely appreciates interest and rewards those who pay attention.

One of my favorite professors of all time! Super sweet lady, very helpful if you put in the effort. The telecourses class in not completely online, it really helps to go to the review sessions.

Ms. Welch is a phenomenal teacher! Her lectures are fascinating, and she gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit. You have to actually watch the lecture videos and take good notes as if you are in class. She explains geology really well and her passion for the subject makes the lectures enjoyable. One of my favorite teachers of all time.

Her classes are telecourses, so the lectures are all in videos in moodle and there is an optional weekly class period for review. The videos are good, but if you don't like the idea of a class like that you should take the other guy.

Her test are HARD. You really have to discipline yourself to take notes and study. She is very nice and willing to help. Take advantage of her reviews. They help tremendously!

Some of y'all didn't watch the lectures and it really shows... Watch the lectures and take notes (like you should for any class) and you won't have any trouble. The questions often times came straight from the notes.. If you want a class you don't have to work to get an A in, probably just stick with horticulture.

I took her class last semester and she was the sweetest, she really cares about her students. She helped me pull my grade up when I was struggling in the class. It's not easy, but she does everything she can to pull her students through the class.

I just finished the final in her class, it was tough but the last unit on the universe was amazing! She's a really great lecturer. The tests were hard, so watching the lectures is super important, I don't think you could even pass without it.

She is unbelievably patient and forgiving of her students. She caught a whole bunch of people cheating on the first exam this semester and they got off with a warning. It was all so stupid and unnecessary bc she gives you all the information you need to pass the class in the lecture videos. She's super nice when you talk to her in person.

She really cares whether you actually learn the material or not, so the online class uses the monitor webcam stuff so you can't cheat during exams. The lectures are really good, I wish the tests weren't quite so hard.

She is such a great teacher and really cares about her students. She has pushed back tests and assignments due to the storms and also gives extra credit for every test. The tests are not difficult if you watch the lectures and take notes. I have her for lab too and she's super nice and you can tell she loves what she teaches. Highly recommend her!

Really awesome teacher. Her televised lectures are fantastic, so much more interesting to watch than voice over powerpoints. She did a cool telescope night for us and gave us bonus points for attending!

Truly passionate! I was inspired and I learn so much in her course. Her lectures are packed! I had to watch them 2-3 times, dictate, and review the dictation to make sure I didn't miss anything because quizzes and tests have very little room for error. Ex. miss 3 you get a high B. Overall, very responsive and professional - Queen of Adjectives

Her lectures are extremely interesting. She seems like she really enjoys teaching and gets really passionate about subjects which I think makes a great teacher. The only thing is that her tests are really difficult. She makes her own questions and they tend to be wordy and confusing.

Ms. Welch is such a sweet professor! Her tests are quite hard but straight from her lectures. She is always willing to help you studying and she offeres extra credit for every exam. If you put in the effort, her class is amazing. Take her if you have the chance!!

Great lecture videos and really good communication all semester. Tests were hard, you definitely have to watch the lectures to pass. Overall super nice teacher.

She's super nice but the class is very hard and it really requires you to be disciplined in watching the lectures since it's all online this semester.

Over the top nice and responsive teacher. Anyone complaining about this class is just super lazy and they don't want to work, but there's no getting around watching the lectures - possibly multiple times to understand the material.

Really simple and straightforward lab - an easy A if you show up every week.

Amazing professor! But super hard, monitored exams. I feel like the class is still worth it for the lectures though, its more like watching a documentary than a boring slideshow.

You can tell that she loves what she does. She gives extra credit for all of her exams which can really help your grade. Her tests are a little more difficult, but if you watch the lectures and study the material, you should be fine. Her lectures are pretty interesting, and they do not bore you to death. For an online class, she is very involved.

She's so awesome! I've learned a lot in this class and we got points for going over to the observatory and looking through the telescope, which I would have liked to do anyway. Great lectures, easy tests and simple class structure - overall great class.

Overall, the class is structured well, and she makes the lectures interesting. You can tell she really cares. She is understanding and offers extra credit. Tests are not bad if you put in the work and understand concepts fully. I would recommend taking her.

She was so extra nice and helpful and super generous with extra credit opportunities. I had a hard time with the material bc science isn't my strong suit, but she set it up so that I could still make an A in the class even with C's on the exams bc of all the extra credit.

She's great! She really cares about her subject and her students, does a lot to keep us informed. Lecture videos are really nice.

This was my favorite online course. I found it easy. Many struggled, but it was due to neglecting the lectures. They are necessary. I took notes with the outlines provided, watched every review video, and did well on each test. Everything was spread out and I never felt stressed. I highly recommend this course to anyone willing to engage in it.

She's so nice, and the lectures were awesome! Overall great class.

I recommend. She gives extra bonus assignments and is very understanding!

If you want an easy class and are not willing to watch lectures, she is not for you! She is very passionate, will always answer emails, and is more than willing to meet with you in-person. There are 3 units with about 16 videos each, all with an easy 2 question quiz after. Each unit has a mini-test and final which are both proctored. You must study

She was tough but amazing. Lectures & reviews are key to the tests. Do the reviews, pay attention to lectures, take good notes, and study for her test. I had to earn my A but it was easier because she is so passionate about this subject. I learned so many things I would have never known from this class. Highly recommend her and this class.

Her lectures are so cool she has these videos she makes and theyre like movies. the class is hard if you don't study but it isn't too too bad

I enjoyed taking Dr. Welch's class. The lectures are fun, just make sure you pay attention and take notes because they cover lots of info. There is an extra credit opportunity for each unit. Quizzes/tests are on the shorter side and exams are proctored, but as long as you actually study you'll do fine.

Overall I love Professor Welch, she does an amazing job teaching, even with the online courses. She explains everything in detail and does reviews before tests. I highly recommend her as a teacher! Although the content was a lot and I did not get an amazing grade, I would take her again in a heartbeat if I could. Also make sure to study for exams!

Honestly her class was really easy. I took her over the summer for reference. She makes the lectures interesting to watch. If you don't take notes on lectures and study, you will fail. That being said I feel like you have to try to fail, she gives you all the material you need. Easy and not stressful.

Hardest B I ever made, but super cool teacher. Awesome videos, you absolutely have to watch them to pass.

I love this teacher - she was so organized and the lectures were amazing. The tests were hard, but very fair and she was very generous with the extra credit. We got 15 points for going to an observatory!

I took both her 101 and 102 courses and while both were amazing, not easy at all. It does require LOTS of studying and you must watch the lectures to pass. Entirely too difficult for a 101 class but I enjoyed it. While it was a little bit harder, I found her 102 class better and easier to understand. If you want an easy A, do not take this class.

4 exams with 2 question quizzes for each lecture. Very organized. If you watch the videos, take notes, and do the extra credit, you will pass easily. I feel like it was WAY too in-depth for a 101 class, but if you have to take it, just do the work and it is fine. She's very smart and helpful and explains the topics well. Very easy to access.

I loved the class - the material was very interesting for an intro class and she made it super easy to follow the structure of the class. I wish there were more assignments other than tests, I think I would have made an A.

Don't listen to the negative reviews! She's super nice and approachable for help, but you have to watch her lectures or you're not going to pass.

Fantastic professor - she's super organized and responsive, and the lectures are really interesting. Most of the grade comes from exams but they're straight out of the lectures so they were pretty easy. Definitely do the extra credit assignments if you want an A!

I took this course online over the summer session, really enjoyed this class, found lectures engaging. Note, she tries to trip you up on exams with the wording of the questions. The material was fairly easy for me. Do all of the extra credit (including the "field trip") and no reason not to make lower than a B if you put forth the effort. No HW.

Professor Welch's ESSC101 is a challenging yet rewarding course. While the workload is heavy, engaging with the material and using resources like Unstuck ai can help you succeed. Stay on top of the lectures and extra credit for the best results.

I wish she taught more than just 100 level courses, this class made me want to switch my major! Her lectures were amazing, and the class was extremely well organized - she makes it so easy to stay on top of all the assignments because everything is so clear. The exams are hard, you have to be prepared to do well on them.

Her lecture videos are really well done and as long as you watch them you will do good on the test. I'm taking her again next semester.

Great lectures, tons of bonus which is how I still did well even with hard tests.

Professor Welch was an amazing professor! She really helped me and was willing to go over my tests to help me improve. This class is difficult for a 1000 lvl course. The tests are very hard and you have to pay very deep attention to the lecture videos. The lecture videos, bonus, and review videos are key to success in the class.

I took the astronomy lab class, it was a more laid back class, you just fill out the assignment, and when complete, you can leave. There is a midterm and final, both super important, and they determine your grade. Go to all the labs, it is important for exams.

She gets way too much hate. While the class is very hard, she tries to simplify it as much as possible. Her lectures are pretty long, but she goes over a lot of material. She provides extra credit for every exam, and 5 free points. My only real complaint is that some exam questions didn't seem to be based on the slides, but on things she said.

Lectures were great, tests were hard. She uses the respondus lockdown browser and some people got busted for using chat gta to try to cheat on the exams, so you have to learn the material to pass, but there's enough extra credit to make it easier.

This class is only hard if you make it hard. I didn't study as much as I should have at the beginning of the semester and my grade reflected that. I was able to go from a low F to a high C because I started taking notes and studying. She's generous with bonus if you do them and so kind if you just take the time to explain how you are struggling.

Yes ESSC is looked at as hard, but she makes it easy if you study, also multiple bonus point oppurinties.