VERY GOOD TEACHER, FUN, ENJOYS TEACHING, GREAT PERSONALITY

Doesn't use the book at all, Tape recorder should be REQUIRED by any student who even has a hope of passing this class. Overall not a bad teacher, not one of the easier Bio teachers. Take a different prof if you have no interest in Bio

This lady is adorable and shows up in green pants. This class is def. on the harder side, but She's a great teacher. Even though she doesn't require reading the text book, do it and you'll do much better in the class. Taker her.

She is so freakin awesome. One of the last few greats around, as you will LEARN the material, as opposed to cramming for each test..difficult, yet rewarding..

Dr. Blizard made a great impression on me, at first. I took her general Biology in the summer and was amazed by her teaching abilities. However, after the first exam (which was ridiculously detailed and difficult) I lost faith in her. The lab was impossible. Chemistry should be a prerequisite for this class.

Scared at 1st, but stuck with it. If you study you will do fine. She will help you 24/7. Ended up with an A. She knows her stuff and gives you her entire semester lecture (outline) to print out and follow, reducing notes to take. Would definately take her again!

This is the one Biology class where I didn't need a tape recorder and still got an A. She explains and repeats the concepts so well that by the end of the semester - not only will you know what you learned...but you'll remember it!! I used the book to outline the concepts, but other than that I just relied on the lecture. Best part of all, she's just really down to earth. Never found myself bored.

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Tough class! But, you actually LEARN the stuff if you do nothing but study. She will help you 24/7. She wants you to succeed but won't give it to you-have to earn it. Labs have lots of hands-on reinforcement of material. Great personality. This is no BASIC biology compared to others, but you'll learn the material - great foundation for future.

Very challenging! The class got smaller and smaller each week. I got a C and that was one of the highest grades in the calss. All though it was very hard, I think it is a good indicator of what is to come in BIO 223, 224 and 251. Dr. Blizzard was very helpful and tried to make it as clear as possible, although she did move a little fast through the course content.

Tough, fair, fun, no exceptions made, always willing to help, best teacher I've ever had! You want to learn, she WILL guide you. Don't take this course from her if YOU'RE not motivated.

Great teacher. But very hard tests.

Although its only the first week, I must say this professor is so nice and makes the class fun. I heard she is very hard but I think all biol classes are extremely hard. I will try my best and hope to pass, but it helps to have such a great person to teach it!

She is not demanding, the class curriculum is. She has a way of explaining the material that really makes sense. If you simply attend class, pay attention, and study (yes, you really do need to study the 3 hours at home per hour in class) then It shouldn't be to bad for you. I have an A, because I've earned it.

Very hard class! Must study and record class cause you will not be able to keep up otherwise. 4 Mult choice tests and a final. Quiz's everyday in lab. Nice lady but not very good at slow pace explaining. Assumes you know stuff that most do not. But she is always available to help you. Very nice professor!

Be prepared to devote ALL your time to this course! VERY by the book, no curve here. If you are really close to the next higher grade, she will not give you it. After all you devoted to studying. No points for perfect attendance. Nothing for your effort. Why are all CCSN science teachers so strict? Its such a hard course and then they do not give y

Sue is a very good professor. The class is very hard. A lot of material to learn. Average grade for those that make it through is a C. Most of the people who got A's and B's took the class before at some time or another or the took a simular class in another college. Recommend taking this class by itself.

gives good explanations of stuff being teached

Good teacher, but tough. You MUST spend time on the material on your own, because she gives no homework assignments. It's all up to you. She's very willing to help you if you come to her for help. Grade is based on 4 exams and the final, that's it.

VERY HARD! STAY AWAY!!! SCARY!! NO STUDY GUIDES!!! You must know all material so be ready to study because thats all I ever do since I started her class!!

I had Dr. Blizard last Fall along with 3 other classes and received an A+ (yes that was the 1st time I took 189, it was my first science in 13 years). Lots studying but she is always available to help anyone who is willing to take the time to ask her. Helpful hints; find a study group, record the lectures, take your time on exams, and ask for help!

I can't believe how many people are whinning about this class. Dr. Blizard is a good teacher--it's the material that's hard. It's supposed to be hard. Welcome to college people! Study her outlines and you'll do fine.

Dr. Blizard is an extremely accelerated professor, but she makes the class material relevant and interesting! She is always giving useful examples to apply to the lecture. I will say, I spend an average of 21 to 27 hours a week studying between her lecture and lab material, so be prepared for that.

I hate professor Blizzard for 189 last semester and even though she is tough everything she is doing for you is preparing you for 223 trust me. You need all the knowlege or you will fail the first test in 223. If you put forth the effort and try your hardest you will pass..I did! She is a wonderful teacher.

The material is extremely hard, but if you attend all classes and STUDY it is possible to pass with a good grade. The tests are not as hard as everyone makes it seem, ALL of the questions come directly from lecture. Listen, take good notes, and study- you don't even have to read the book. I like her- she was fair and prompt with our grades.

Sue is an amazing teacher! She is extremely knowledgeable and concise with her explanations! I love how she always starts the day off with a cartoon pertaining to biology. The class is NOT easy though. Be prepared to study out of the side-book (Chemistry for Biology students), textbook, and lecture notes. Study hard and ask questions!

I am rating her way AFTER the fact. BIO 189 is a difficult class and Sue got a bad rap. I am better off now just because I took her and she made me EARN my grade. Just ask questions and she will answer!

She is extremely hard, but you're in college. This isn't high school. Expect to study a lot. If you have questions, you NEED to see her during office hours. She is extremely helpful, but YOU have to go to her. Though others may think so, it's not impossible to get an A. I did, but you have to work really hard for it. Welcome to college.

The instructor was always there during office hours to answer or explain any questions. I found it very helpful that the instructor responses to e-mailed questions in a timely matter. Bio 189 is a difficult course and it doesn?t matter who you?re your instructor is expect to study 15-20 hours a week if you want to pass.

She is passionate about biology and explains concepts well. She genuinely wants her students to pass and is available for *free one on one tutoring* during all office hours! She *gives you the notes* for all her lectures, and all test questions are from these notes. I hardly used the book and still got an A, by *studying for tests from the notes*.

Lots of people don't like how she teaches. I thought she was a great teacher. Her lecture notes are great! However, her tests are VERY difficult. If you think you're comfortable with the material - study MORE! :o) I felt very prepared for H&P after taking her class!

It doesn't matter who your tearchers are... it is really up to you if you want to succeed. Anyone can do it. Yes, she's tough, but she's there if you have questions. So ASK. Good Luck!

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Sue is an GREAT teacher! I loved the way that she was approachable and tried her hardest to get students motivated about Biology. The coursework is hard - she's preparing kids to be nurses and doctors..i mean how could it not be? Its possible to get an A with 70-80% on all exams. I did. No lecture notes - so GO TO CLASS!

As you can see from all the ratings people either love her or hate her. I must say that she really is a sweet woman and I really enjoy her lectures, but I agree about the tests just not making any sense. I study, study, and study yet when it comes test time I have no idea what I am reading. She rewords things to make you have to think.

She is GREAT!!!! Lectures are interesting and she has examples to help you understand. BUT..BUT...BUT the test are hard. Studied like mad weeks befor upto test and still did bad. I have no problem in my other classes but hers will make you jump off the Trump Tower. Great professor but the tests BEWARE!!!! Don't kill your GPA over this class.

Hard!! if youre planning on taking this class you better plan on studying!! she tests off of her lectures. it would be a good idea to buy a recorder for the class.

if you go to class every day, attend lab, and study, you'll be just fine. i don't understand why everyone says her lectures don't match her notes. i thought they were extremely helpful. if you are going to be taking more bio classes, i recommend taking 189 with blizard to have a solid foundation for future classes.

This class is for science majors and you get what you should expect. The class is hard and she does test off her lectures, BUT the final is so easy if you actually studied throughout the semester. The final is straight up memorization whereas the four tests during the semester are more application based. Take Sue if you want to understand biology.

She is a good teacher and she does her best to make diffcult subject matter easy to understand. She is very helpful to and will make sure you understadn before moving on. She using different methods of teachering to drive home concepts. Would take again.

very nice lady loves biology but does pride herself on bieng hard over 80 percent of the class dropped dont fall behind or you will never catch up

I would recommend anyone that wants to succeed in later Bio classes take this excellent prof! This class is difficult,and yes you will need to study. Record her lectures and use note cards and you'll be just fine. I recommend having her for lab too. My classmates that didn't, regretted it!

I think Dr. Blizard is great. I was hesistant to take her because of previous reviews but I'm glad I did. She is not hard, the material is. RECORD the lectures, show up to class and study. If you think her tests are hard you probably never understood the material to begin with.

This is a great biology Professor fot those that really want to learn. No matter how smart you are you MUST have the self motivation to study hard. Passing is a challenge for most. It was the most challenging A that I've earned. However, with many biology classes ahead of me, I was glad to have chosen her to establish a solid foundation.

She is a very tough teacher. Wants the best from her students, but I wouldn't recommend her if you are a full time student. This class would be best taken by itself or only with another class. SHe is very tough. Absoulutely want to bring tape recorder and book you will need it!!!!!! She is the head of the biology dept so good luck work hard study

Excellent teacher. You must STUDY STUDY STUDY. You can pass this class if you work at it. For those of you who want an easy A its best to go to NSC. But if you do don't try to take any BIO or CHEM anywhere else because you won't have a sufficient enough knowledge from NSC to pass!

This class is HARD! Don't take it with a full load of other hard classes! I took it with precalc and that was a BIG mistake. She is very knowledgeable and willing to help you grasp the material but you have to STUDY!! I probably studied about 1-2 hrs a day and I still got a D. I will probably retake it with her and not take any other classes!

Great professor! Very clear. If you fail its cause you didn't study. Must attend class, miss one lecture and you're lost at least for that section. Tests are pretty straight forward. She has quizzes once a week and you don't know what day. Definitely recommend!

She's a hard teacher in the beginning but loosens up a bit after she weeds out the students who aren't serious. You must study and attend every class! She gives excellent outlines!

Dr. Blizard is an excellent professor. Her class is difficult, not because of her, but because the material is difficult. The exams are MC/TF with no trick questions. Don't listen to those that say she prides herself on failing students, come to class, study, Study and STUDY! and you will be fine. Bio 189 was the most difficult B I have ever earned

Dr. Blizard if the best professor I have ever had!!! Most people don't do good because her class is hard! But she is so helpful! Always says to come to her office, and goes over things in class until everyone gets it! All exams are straight from lecture, and if a question wasn't covered she gives you the point. Great professor!!

I took Blizard twice! First time I got a D. Second time a B! STUDY! I cannot tell you how important it is. Now that I have completed Bio 223/4 and 251- looking back 189 with Blizard seems easy. If you can't make it in 189, you won't make it in the rest of the classes for nursing. It only gets harder! Good luck!

Dr. Blizard is a great teacher. She is not difficult, it is the material that is difficult. She is very kind and funny, but people who fail like to blame it on her. Take her if you really want to be prepared for future classes.

Dr. Blizard is a good professor, she has an open door policy and is willing to help. However the class is hard and you do need to study a lot! The tests are from lecture but supplement your learning with the extra materials she provides via Angel, and your text book.

Professor Blizzard is a great teacher.Anyone that thinks she is difficult simply lacks college experience.I can tell you from taking other science classes, that she was by far the best I have ever had.She is very straight forward about what is on the exam.Other than some diagrams you don't need to read the book.GO TO CLASS and you will do great!

The best professor I have ever had. She is very helpful and her passion for Bio is contagious.

Blizzard is an awesome teacher. Although the class is hard, its biology so duh. She couldn't be more clear and she allows for ample questions. Her tests, although hard, are very straight forward and she lectures on everything, with note outlines online. I would recommend her class above any other to anybody who understands the college work ethic.

And in response to people saying she enjoys failing, she just enjoys watching people not try on a single quiz, fail the test, and then drop the class. Also, she has a break in her lecture about every 10-15 min, allowing for plenty of questions. Believe me, I ask several a day.

It was a tough class, not because of the intructor, but the material. If you read the textbook twice before coming to class, you will pass with a least B-.

She is a wonderful teacher. She explains everything, and makes it so clear to you. She helps you so much, by offering things other professors won't (Outlines, etc.). The course is hard, not the teacher. She wants you to succeed, and is even funny at times. Lastly, record her lectures. Then listen to them at home, and take notes again. It will work.

Tests are from lecture which makes it a little difficult sometimes. Nice person though.

Nice teacher not intimidating like others. Offers outlines which is wonderful! Test points r on the outline helps to pinpoint what to study. Test 2 is the hardest Her lectures were not boring and is always available to answer questions she always answers her email very quickly. Make sure to attend class for pop quizzes. All those points add up

This class is a hard class since there is so much to be covered in such a little time. I love Sue, she is very helpful, if you ask quesitons. Offers helpful outlines which if you spend the recommended time studying every week you will be fine. Be aware Exam 2 is the hardest one. Attendance is needed to pass her class along with a good LAB grade.

She is an amazing professor who knows what she is teaching. Loves biology and is always willing to help.

The first time I took her I got a D and withdrew. The second time was during an eight week summer course. Got an A. Transcribed lecture and studied EVERY day. Excellent professor if you pay attention and study. Tell you EVERYTHING you need to know.

Tape her lectures. Print out all lecture notes and go over during lecture, she refers to book for diagrams and to get system concepts. Must go to class! she was always available to go over quizzes or questions. She is very knowledgeable and I actually learned some things!

I thought she was a great teacher. She gives you outlines and as long as you take notes,study and attend class you should do good. Her test are hard but I learnd alot! I definitly recommend taking her for biol 189.

After just completing my first semester in CSN's nursing program I'd like to add that I wish it were as easy as Blizzard's 189 class. Learn to use critical thinking when you're taking tests now because it won't go away or get any easier. You HAVE to learn this material. It comes up over and over again in nursing. She's only trying to prepare you.

90% of her test material is taken from her lecture notes which are posted on Angel. Pay attention to detail, or you won't pass your exams. 4 Exams all semester. Some of the material on exams isn't covered in class. Tough luck. She won't lower her standards, so if you don't like studying hard, take another class.

I can not believe the ratings on her. She was teaching the hardest class and she did a damn good job. She uses examples and she does everything possible to help you pass. I thought she was wonderful!!! If you pay attention and study and put the time and effort in, you will pass. Its boring material but she somehow makes it interesting. Loved her!

OK, the class material is hard no matter how you look at it. Bilzard does try to explain it the best she can in such a short amount of time the course allows. There is just so much to learn its ridiculous. This class is HARD AS HELL. The questions are one her test are VERY HARD. I think people would do better if she had a true study guide.

The material is just plain HARD!!She's available before and after classes and through email,so ASK QUESTION when you don't understand..RECORD lectures, study hard with her outlines and you will do good on her exams. The questions are from the understanding of the outlines. DID I mention STUDY HARD to earn an A.

She is one of the best teachers I've had. She is very organized and comes to class prepared. She gives you outlines so you can follow along in lecture. She gives 5-6 question quizzes throughout the semester, which help boost your grade! 4 exams 1 final! She's really helpful & is patient! The material is tough, but I wouldn't take anyone else!

Record her lectures, go to every class, study. That's all there is to it. She is very knowlegable and friendly. It's the hardest class I've ever taken because there's so much and she doesn't specify what's on the test so you have to know EVERYTHING, but she's great. If you're really gonna take this hard course, take her.

hard but its worth it.

Professor Blizard couldn't be more clear about what you need to do to pass this class. She will explain concepts, over and over, in different ways to meet all learning styles. If you don't put in the time to study don't blame her. Study outline, record the class, and realize that your social life is over until you get your grade.

Dr. Blizzard was very straight forward and clear. The subject material is difficult but study hard ever day and you'll do fine. She'sa lovely professor who realy wants everyone to do well. Tough class.

Currently taking her for summer! She is hard but I love the way she teaches! I know this one girl that thought she had this and has gotten worse grades than me lol. RECORD LECTURES. AND STUDY OUTLINES! She is sooo organized I love it! :)

This is an amazing teacher, very hard class, but if you have the time to study you will do fine. Tape all lectures and study the outlines. the tests are critical thinking tests, as she says in the health field you will always have more then one symptom to treat.

Sue expects A LOT but you will be equipped with every bit of knowledge you need for following courses. Tests are difficult and involve critical thinking but it is a college course :) You MUST attend each lecture, follow outlines, and record them! You have to be prepared to study, study, study!!! She's tough but you'll learn so much!

Man oh man! This professor is HARD! I love her way of teaching though! The thing I dont like is that when I have x amount of time to take a test, I try to breeze through and its hard because a lot of the questions on her tests will get you, and they will get you GOOD! Youll think u knew the answer but itll be wrong.

Sue is by far one of the best Biology professors at CSN. She is tough, her exams will really force you to critically think, but she cares and it shows. Be sure to print every outline before attending class and record her lectures. I'd recommend her to any first year Biology students.

By the far the best professor i've ever had. She's tough but as long as you study and know the materials you'll do great.

This is a very hard class. I have never had problems in school, and am failing this at the moment. She seems nice. The material/ her way of teaching may be hard for some.

Dr. Blizard was an amazing teacher. Biology classes are never easy and it only gets harder later down the road. Dr. Blizard does an amazing job with this class and it also prepares you for biol 223 and beyond. The biggest advice I can give new students is to record the lectures and relisten to them it helps a ton, youll will need it for 223+ as wel

Dr. Blizard is awesome. She loves Biology and is teaching to teach, not as a job. It is a hard class, but only because she wants you to understand the material. Sad that she is retiring.

She is very clear, organized, and teaches to teach

Sue is an awesome teacher, she has a passion for biology and explains hard topics well. My advice for passing this class with a good grade is to follow her lectures closely and make use of the animations provided on angel. Tests come straight from the in class notes, so dont miss a single class. Sue is good, put in study time and you will do fine.

This was 1 of the 5 classes I took last semester with a full time and a 1 yr old and newborn at home. I earned and was given a B. I highly recommend this class to prepare for 224. She requires you learn more than most professors but you'll be better off for it.

I absolutely love this teacher, she is very hard and has high standards but she really encourages her students to ask questions so don't be afraid to feel vulnerable in front of everyone and ask a question because she will be more happy you did than didn't. You definitely should record her lectures otherwise you'll have a hard time. Great class.

she is very nice and will answer any questions you have but she is very makes her exams really tricky. she gives outlines but nothing on the outlines is on the exams. she takes up lecture telling useless stories instead of teaching the material. she's an ok professor if you are willing to just learn on your own!

She is very hard, and some of the questions doesn't even come from the lectures nor textbook. Not easy class to get A but that's what she warned in a beginning of the class. All exams and quizzes are multiple choices so that helps in a way. I did like her thou I don't think I will take her class again.

Not an easy class. Diff to get am A. earned a B. F/T job, w/ frequent weekend OT, & a 9 year old. Key is to not be intimidated. Know the subject, anything you are not sure of, grab her before or after class. If you understand the subject for each exam, you are ready for finals!! Memorization alone won't work. It takes maturity to like her!

Tough, but explained well. Makes you earn your grade for sure. Very helpful, it helped me prepare for 224.

Her exams are very hard! But her teaching is good and she is very knowledgeable. Just record her lecture and u will do fine.

I took this class in the summer. It's a lot of material to cover in a short amount of time. Record the lectures and listen to them several times. I also used crash course on youtube . I'm a visual learner. The class was an early morning one and I didn't once doze off or get bored. She's a really good lecturer. You can do it. Just put the time in.

I took her over the summer, she gives you the lecture outlines which helped a lot and uses some pictures from the book. You are allowed to record her lecture, so take advantage! Ask her questions and she explains it well. I really loved her and the test were not bad if you study the lecture outlines.

I studied more for this class than I ever have in my life, and that's including the B.S. I already have. I loved it. She has perfected her curriculum. Gives lecture outlines. RECORD LECTURES--very helpful for study. It's a hard class, no getting around it. After 2nd exam, will advise if you should drop--some did. Allowed them to keep attending.

Prof. Blizards class is hard, but she is very engaging. She doesnt lecture from power point slides, which is nice. She gives an outline and cares about helping her students. This class is hard to begin with but she makes it very digestible.

Let me say firstly, Dr Blizard is a wonderful person. Unfortunately, I had to take her BIO189 course over summer, IT WAS DIFFICULT! She talked a lot about her personal life and not so much on class material. She expected us to memorize 20+ page outlines that she may/may not test you on. Don't take her over summer unless you want NO life whatsoever.

Clear introduction in the beginning, she blatantly tells you the class is hard and you will have to work for it. However, she gives you great outlines and lets you record her lectures. If you put the effort in you can do well. She's very responsive outside of class if you need help. Not an easy A but you get what you put in!