2.8

Susan Hines

Biology - University of Akron

2.8
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
130
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2.8
Quality
4.3
Difficulty
2.8
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2.8
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

130

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What Students Say

one class one chapter

ANA3100 - 2.0 rating

Your whole grade is based on 4 tests

3100200 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

31%

Textbook Required

54%

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A+: 6
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Reviews (130)
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AANDP
Jun 5, 2003

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HUMANANATOMY
Oct 20, 2005

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BIO201
Jan 12, 2007

I was really disappointed to see such a low rating....this is one of the best professors that I had at Akron. I found her very interesting and helpful

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AP1
Dec 5, 2005

I thought she was very clear in how she teaches things and he gives good examples that keep the lecture interesting. She sells her notes and old tests and it is a great way to study. The class can get boring but I still enjoyed it and am taking her again for A&P 2. u have to want to take anatomy to enjoy it, but i heard other teachers were worse

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AP202
Oct 10, 2007

Though she explained everthing really well. Her tests were difficult, but were fair.

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AP200
Jan 19, 2009

Great teacher. Very very helpful. if you are confused w/ anything ask her after class she will spend as much time with you as you need. Tests were fair, lectures are pretty boring & she gets distracted easily by stupid questions, overall good class. She's very unique, haha & does look like a park ranger or something. Really enjoyed her as professor

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AP1
Oct 1, 2008

Well, besides her distracting appearance (she looks like she's a park ranger, ready to dig up dinosaur bones...) she is a difficult teacher with tricky tests. Buy the docuzip, it will help out lots.

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ANATO202
May 5, 2009

Great Professor! Dr. Hines shows lots of enthusiasm for the information and is incredibly willing to help you understand if you are having trouble. Tests can be a little difficult...you really have to read if you want a chance at an A on the test. Overall I would recommend her given the other professor options for A&P.

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AANDP1
Nov 1, 2009

Dr. Hines is a great professor. She really knows her stuff. Just buy the note packet and follow along in class, adding extra notes to topics you don't understand. There are 4 tests, and you really just need the book to clarify things. Other than that just memorize her notes and you'll get an A in the class.

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ANP1
Nov 3, 2009

Amazing teacher! Very interesting, explains the material to the letter! get the study packets, the tests are mostly based off them.

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APAP
May 5, 2010

I think Dr. Hines is a very good professor. There were times that I did not always understand what she was talking about but she was more than willing to help. Her tests are a bit hard but I think that is because she knows so much about the subject that she has a difficult time bringing it down to our level LOL!!! I highly reccommend her.

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BIO200
Jan 27, 2010

Outstanding - Dr. Hines went above and beyond in helping students. Cheerful, conversant, outstanding - one of the best.

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ANAT801
Oct 8, 2010

Great professor. Material can be difficult at times, but Dr. Hines is always willing to answer any questions. Do not take this course and expect an easy A... much studying is necessary.

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ANPHY200
Oct 10, 2010

Susan is a very nice prefessor who knows a lot about her topic. She provides an outline of all her notes as well as old tests but she talks really fast during lectures & the only grades she took were 4 exams the entire semester, so you have to do good on them all. I thought it was a hard class.

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ANAT002
Oct 18, 2010

Very devoted prof...however the course is rigorous and you only grades are four difficult exams.

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ANATII
Nov 18, 2010

Do not take Prof Hines unless you understand anatomy already.

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ANAT201
Nov 24, 2010

Ms. Hines is passionate about the subject, but there is so much information presented in such a short time that since the tests are the only grades you receive, they can be very stressful. She kind of just dumps information on you and then you have to figure out how to learn it yourself. LOTS of outside studying required to pass.

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AANDP001
Dec 3, 2010

Dr. Hines is a hard teacher. She goes extremely fast and you get lost very easily if your not paying attention. Only grades are 4 tests and A LOT of studying is required. Buy the notes at DocuZip. She knows a lot and is very intelligent. Class gets really boring because she uses an overhead and just reads off the notes the whole hour and a half.

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ANAT202
Jan 7, 2011

soooo boring lectures but good teacher...memorize the material and you'll get an A

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BIOGO202
Mar 15, 2011

Susan Hines is a very nice lady, but her tests are very difficult. You need to study very very hard for them, but she lets you keep the test packets to study for the comprehensive.

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APII
Jun 10, 2011

Dr. Hines definitely knows her stuff. She explains things well, but she can kind of dump a bunch of information on you. Lectures can get boring because she just reads the notes off of an overhead. Definitely buy her note packet from DocuZip. You have to study very hard for her exams, because they are challenging. You have have to know the content.

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AP201
Oct 31, 2011

Dr. Hines has quickly become my favorite professor. She explains the material very thoroughly, and is more than willing to see you outside of class to clarify anything you might not understand. I strongly recommend purchasing the note packet and answering the Before You Go On Questions.

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ANAT800
Nov 1, 2011

She goes through things so fast. I feel there should be a prep class because I be sitting there confused.

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BIO200
Nov 29, 2011

The hardest professor I have ever had. Exams are very tough. Expect to teach yourself everything.

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BIO202
Jan 12, 2012

absolutely terrible professor. If you try to follow her while she lectures you will get lost. she uses an overhead and her idea of an outline. Terrible avoid at all costs unless of course you enjoy paying a ton of money to teach yourself.

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AP200
Mar 29, 2012

Terrible professor. She is not clear about what is on the exams and her outlines are impossible to follow. If you take her prepare to teach yourself.

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ANAT202
Apr 17, 2012

I've had Dr. Hines for anatomy I and Anatomy II now and haven't learned anything from her. Her tests are unbelievably hard, she is impossible to follow, and she knows the material so well she just assumes that you do too. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!

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BIOS200
May 3, 2012

She is very intelligent but doesn't explain things clearly. The material is hard, it is anatomy but she just doesnt have a good way of explaining things.

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ANAT202
May 5, 2012

Anatomy professors at Uni of Akron are all bad and hard. Professor Hines is the best of the worst. She is very helpful if you have any concern or talk to her in-private. Don't miss class, watch Youtube videos about the topics, and read her notes provided on SB. You can get a B if you put enough time. I'd recommend her for sure.

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ANAT202
May 9, 2012

Very difficult! Impossible to follow. Teaches you way more than you actually need to know which then results in not knowing whats truly important for test time!

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ANAT300
Jun 3, 2012

Impossible class to pass. She "answers" questions with another question. The class size is so huge that you can barely pay attention. The way she words things is very difficult to understand. Her pictures are the only thing that helped me, but she only presented them maybe once every chapter. I would not recommend this prof. at all!

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ANP202
Aug 20, 2012

Hines makes an interesting subject BORING! The class is extremely hard, however, the tests come straight from the notes (no book needed). But make sure you know those notes by heart.

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ANP202
Sep 7, 2012

Horrible horrible professor. Did not learn a single thing. Had to teach myself EVERYTHING. She comes up with these corny jokes that she finds HILARIOUS but noone has any clue what she is talking about. She is very intelligent but do not expect her to rub some off on you. AVOID AT ALL COST...unless you want your GPA to suffer

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AANDP200
Oct 11, 2012

well I can see that a lot of people like to blame Dr. Hines for their grades. True, she is a tough professor, but it's a tough subject, what do you expect? If you pay attention in class, go over the book from time to time, and actually care about learning, you will do well. Dr. Hines is a great teacher, she just asks for more input from students.

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ANAT202
Oct 24, 2012

DIFFICULT. Teaches this intro class like it is a graduate class. She is extremely intelligent but goes at a fast pace and is hard to follow. Memorize the notes.

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AP200
Oct 31, 2012

She is not a bad teacher at all. It is A&P, its not simple. She gives the notes for you to print off and all you have to do is follow along, not that difficult to do. Test are straight from the notes which makes it easier as well. As long as you're a decent student and go to class you'll be fine.

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ANAT008
Nov 14, 2012

Dont take her if your life depends on it! I had her for Anatomy 1. Your grade depends on 4 tests and she makes them as hard as possible. Anatomy is a very hard class no matter who you have but she makes it harder than it should be.

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ANAT201
Nov 27, 2012

Do NOT take her! She presents an enormous amount of information at incredibly fast intervals. She will rarely answer a direct question; she just waits for a classmate to answer. I'm an EMT and know a lot about anatomy, but she presented it as if it were a graduate course.

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ANAT200
Dec 7, 2012

Dr Hines is a difficulut instuctor. However if you are intending to go into the Nursing program she would be your best choice if you really want to LEARN about anatomy. The instructors in the School of Nursing find that Dr Hines students are better prepared for Nursing and clinical courses.If you find Human Anatomy too hard Nursing may not be 4 u

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ANATOMY1
Mar 27, 2013

She is a great professor. Anatomy is not suppose to be an easy class, if you're complaining either you didn't go to class, didn't spend hours studying, or maybe shouldn't be in anatomy. She is very helpful and clear about what to know. Learn her outlines you'll do fine. She makes class interesting and has great extra credit.

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ANATOMYII
May 7, 2013

This professor will go through 1 chapter in insane detail within 2 days, she then moves on and does 2-3 more chapters which are followed by a test. The test will ask questions that are not in the book or her notes, something she breezed over once in lecture. Her final is over everything, as well as 4 chapters you learned 3 days before the final...

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ANAT200
Jul 12, 2013

If you got a bad grade from Dr. Hines, please do not go into the medical career field. You do not belong there. Find a job where your lack of discipline and study will not result in others being hurt. She is the best at what she does, and if you pay attention, follow her study guide, you will not only excel in the class, but will learn anatomy.

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BIO3100200
Oct 4, 2013

You learn a lot, but tests are way too hard.

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ANAT101
Oct 4, 2013

Dr. Hines is a hard professor. She goes very fast and thinks that everyone in the class is already a Dr. of biology. I studied all of the time, read the book, and her notes, but her tests are difficult. Take someone else if possible.

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ANATOMY
Oct 10, 2013

Makes very difficult concepts crystal clear. Gives extra credit. Goes through material fast but thoroughly. Exams are hard but if you pay attention to lectures and read the book you'll get an A easy. She's a little nerdy but really passionate about what she teachers. RECOMMENDED if you really want to learn.

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ANATOMY200002
Oct 10, 2013

Awful teacher,expects a class of 200+ to participate in a discussion, skims over everything, not helpful. The Learning Assistant is more helpful than her. I only went to the learning assistant,not even the class and i am passing. I ended up teaching myself this whole class. It sucked

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ANATOMY200
Oct 15, 2013

Great teacher. Tests are hard but if you actually study and come to class you'll do just fine. She is passionate about what she teaches and actually teaches you all the information! she gets super excited about this course and enjoys showing it. Loved her.

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ANATOMY200
Oct 17, 2013

Very fair, if you know the packets/notes she puts online, you will do fine. If you go into the class not studying, good luck. Dont like the way she makes other students answer questions.

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ANAPHY1
Oct 30, 2013

Her tests are not easy but you shouldn't go into anatomy thinking it is going to be easy to begin with. She talks fast and her notes are not very detailed so you will most likely need to read the book. Do the extra credit quizzes and study as much as possible for each test and you will be fine. Don't let people talk you to of taking her.

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AP200
Nov 29, 2013

Dr Hines is a great professor. Her exams are challenging but very fair. She expects her students to actually understand the concepts, not just memorize stuff. The grade you get is a reflection of how hard you work. Sit toward the front, read the book, do the extra credit, and ask her questions. She's helpful, nice, and passionate about the subject.

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ANATANDPHYS1
Dec 3, 2013

Terrible professor! Don't get me wrong she is very intelligent especially on this topic but she does not understand that most kids taking this class are freshmen in college who have NEVER had a&p before! Her tests are very hard & she does not explain her topics well & she is VERY confusing! STAY AWAY if you can!

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BIO800
Jan 3, 2014

Horrible professor! Extremely arrogant breezes through everything notes don't seem to help. I tried everything reading the text,tutoring,online help. I understood everything but she still failed me. She's on academic probation fails 75% of her students. stay away!

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AP
Jan 7, 2014

Very hard class. I had to study everyday from the first week. I would spend at least 4 hours a day. She goes really fast through notes and her notes are not organized very well. She is very smart but is bad at explaining things in simpler terms to students.

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ANAT201
Jan 10, 2014

Didn't make it clear which material she would cover. Gave you study guides that didn't even reflect what was going to be on the exam. One of those professors that is out there to get you. Just because she knows it doesn't mean she can teach it. Avoid taking her at all costs.

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BIO200
Mar 29, 2014

I had Dr. Hines for A&P I and now A&P II. She is the best professor I've ever had. Her courses are very challenging, and you take this if you really want to LEARN and excel in the medical field, not just get an easy grade. If you study, read the book, and use the review materials given to you, then you'll be fine.

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ANATOMYL
Mar 31, 2014

EXTREMELY DIFFICULT! I thought I knew the matirial forward backwards and upside down and still failed the tests. She twists the questions around so they trick you when talking about the different processes. TAKE ANOTHER PROF!!

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ANATOMY1
Apr 2, 2014

If you pay attention you will do fine! good professor!

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ANATOMY200
Grade: D
Apr 14, 2014

VERY HARD! If you're just an average college kid don't take this class. She's nice but too smart for her own good, goes way too fast and her test are extremely hard. Around 50 multiple choice with a few short answers. DOESN'T CURVE! STAY AWAY!!

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ANAT2
Grade: B
May 9, 2014

She is a tough prof, but she is also fair. She gives extra credit on tests and now drops the lowest score. I liked her and had her for anatomy 1 & 2. You will have to study for this class, not an easy grade, but you will be better prepared if you are in nursing. If you can't handle that, nursing may not be for you....

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ANAT2
Jul 23, 2014

VERY HARD CLASS! She provides you with notes that can be printed & I highly recommend adding to them and also reading the entire book. Her tests cover a lot of content and are also very hard if you do not study a lot!! However she is very helpful if you have any questions and also provides extra credit that you should definitely take advantage of!

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AP201
Jul 29, 2014

This class is one that will require a lot of studying (3h+a day). A lot of her test questions come from her outline which is provided on springboard. I suggest taking extra notes along side of her outline she sometimes tests from things she says in class. Also, DO ALL of the extra credit online! Brought a few of my tests up a whole grade letter!

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ANAT2
Grade: A
Sep 2, 2014

I started studying at least 5 days prior to exams and received an A. She is a great teacher and explains what she will ask on exams in class (if you go). Tests were difficult, but she is incredibly fair, offering a really easy, general final that replaces your grade and extra credit. People griping didn't do the EC or adequate preparation.

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BIO200
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2014

She has a very specific way of teaching and either you really like it or you really don't

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3100200
Grade: B-
Oct 24, 2014

She is HARD!!! Your whole grade is based on 4 tests. If you ask a question it has to be in class, doesn't respond to emails and no office hours. I had to work with a tutor who taught this class at BGSU and she even said for being an intro class it was too in depth. Her fail rate is way higher than pass rate & UA higher ups won't help or listen to u

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3100200001
Oct 27, 2014

Hardest class, good luck if you have her.

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3100200800
Nov 13, 2014

Hard to listen to. Do the Wiley Plus assignments!!

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ANAT1
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2014

The tests are difficult (and your only grades), but she only puts material she covers in lecture on the test, so go to class! She does offer some extra credit for each test as well, not much, but some. You definitely need to put a great deal of effort and studying outside of class. Know the physiology inside and out, and you should be fine.

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3100200004
Grade: D
Dec 4, 2014

Probably the worst instructor you could have for this class. Her lectures are dry and she reads off of the slides and adds a few side notes in. I went to her for help after failing multiple tests and she did not help me what so ever. She basically told me I should be studying for 15 hours a week, which seems very unattainable with a full schedule.

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3150200002
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 5, 2014

Worst teacher i have ever had. do NOT take this class. i studied so much for every test and still failed. The tests are your only grade so it is hard not to fail the class. She doesn't help even when questions are asked, she is also very unorganized. This class honestly made me think about dropping out of college all together

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200
Dec 8, 2014

Worst Professor ever! Test are very difficult. Notes were unclear. Not helpful at all. Doesn't answer questions. If you have to take a&p do not take her!

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3100200
Jan 8, 2015

This teacher wasn't my cup of tea. I am an extreme perfectionist and A student. Literally studied for multiple hours every day prior to the test, doing everything in my ability to pass and I ended with a B- barely. The final is what saved me because it was fair. The rest of the tests were not. You must put effort in to do well;very difficult class!

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200
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2015

Im not sure why people are saying dont take her class! I heard shes better than other professors teaching anatomy! Had her last semester and she is great! She knows her stuff inside and out. I would say her tests are a little challenging, but they are very fair. Do the extra credit, dont miss class, and study every day!

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AP1
Jan 13, 2015

She is the toughest professor I've ever had. She makes you work for your grade. But that's exactly what a good professor should do! You shouldn't take this class if you want an easy A, or if you don't wanna learn. She is an AMAZING teacher. It's your fault if you fail. Not hers.

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AP3100
Grade: A
Feb 20, 2015

Dr. Hines is one of the most intelligent professors I have taken here so far. Her tests are very fair as they cover the material on her lecture outlines. The criticism she takes is unwarranted as it is those students fault for failing for not putting in the work. If you get above a 92% you are exempt from the final which is very attainable.

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AP2
Apr 10, 2015

Susan is not everyone's cup of tea, but I really like her style of teaching. She gives five tests, including the final, and drops the lowest grade. She is willing to help if you ask for it

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AP202
May 8, 2015

While Dr. Hines's class is difficult, it's not impossible to pass. If you keep up with the material and pay attention during class you should be fine. I also found that using the book was extremely useful. There are no 'trick questions' on her tests, only questions that forced you to apply what you have learned. I would take her class again.

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AP2
May 28, 2015

She is tough but makes you actually learn the material. You cannot go into a test expecting an easy A or expecting questions that are basic. She will make you apply difficult concepts for a multiple choice questions. Gives extra credit online for every exam. I would take again.

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BI3100
Oct 6, 2015

You will know anatomy and physiology SO well when you're through. She's tough but very clear and gives you plenty of resources to help you along. Just study a lot. :)

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AP200
Nov 13, 2015

Pay attention, go to class, use the notes, study hard!!!!!!

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BIO200
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2015

She expects a lot out of you study wise, because there is never any homework. only 4 exam grades! But also a little extra credit. If you do the work and pay attention it is not bad at all. Also, I feel like I really KNOW A & P for the future - not just to get by the test. As a nursing/health major that is important!

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ANAPHY1
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2015

Susan Hines is just to smart to be teaching the course. It may sound weird but its true, she doesn't explain things thoroughly and that's the problem. Her notes some what help with the test but the again i recommend you record her lectures because she talks fast and if you can't catch up with everything you will be lost and confused.

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ANAT002
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 11, 2015

Notes are a mess.. so unorganized. You can study and study and still receive an average grade on the tests. She offers 6% Extra credit (which is definitely worth more than 6%).

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ANAPHY1
Dec 13, 2015

Her lectures are so boring and hard to sit through. I do not recommend taking her for A&P. However, she does provide a lot of helpful worksheets, study guides, and other information online. That's it though.

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ANAPHY1
Grade: C-
Dec 17, 2015

Very tough! Lectures very fast and expects you know much more than you should for AP1, the prob is shes too smart. She's a certified brain surgeon and doesn't know how to dumb stuff down a bit for students. I asked her a question after class and she made me feel like an idiot for not knowing it, and it was over the notes for the NEXT lecture

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ANATANDPHYS1
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2015

Gives four exams and one final exam. Each exam (except the final) you can get up to 6% extra in bonus quizes. Do not skip class and make sure you study the lectures. I recommend getting a recorder for class.

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AANDP1
Jan 25, 2016

Terrible. If you skip class often then this class is not for you. Her lectures are very long and boring. She flips through pictures and talks fast so hopefully you write quick. Her lectures are a bore to sit through. I love learning about anatomy and she made me hate the class. Her tests are terrible.. You never know what to study to prepare.

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ANAT202
Grade: A
Feb 29, 2016

I loved Hines class. She is a tough teacher but she will take time out of her day to help you. She hosts weekly study sessions where you have a chance to ask her anything. She's an amazing professor and I recommend her. Her tests are hard but if you read the book and actively pay attention you will do good.

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ANAT008
Grade: C
Apr 5, 2016

Worst anatomy teacher at Akron by far. Her tests are much more detailed than the boring lectures she teaches. Her notes consist of a bullet outline with minimal information. Her lectures consist of a old overhead projector. Offers like 2% grade boost for extra credit.

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BIO3100200
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

If you are taking bio strictly for a science credit this class actually isn't too horrible. I wouldn't suggest Hines as a prof though. She rambles for the entire class and you get absolutely nothing from it. But she gives you test objectives and if you have the book I busted used those and managed high B's. Depends how well you study.

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BIO800
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Although Ms. Hines probably meant well, she was not the best professor and I would never take her again. Reads straight off of an outline and uses her own terrible drawings to depict key concepts. She also thinks she's hilarious and no one in the class thought so, including myself. I recommend avoiding Hines if all possible.

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BI3100
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Moves quickly, printing note outlines before class is a must. If you do that and study you should be fine.

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AANDP200
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

study and you will be fine. you don't use the textbook just the online code.

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ANAPHY1
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Hines is a difficult professor but she gives you all the tools you need to succeed in the class. Print out the notes before class, add to them during lecture, and read the book. If you do this and complete the chapter objectives she gives you for every test, you will do fine. Only 4 exams but she drops the lowest and offers extra credit.

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ANATANDPHYS1
Jan 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A&P I with Dr. Hines was the hardest class I have ever taken. Her lectures are all over the place, I never knew what we were talking about. There is so much to study for her exams. If you have no background knowledge of anatomy, this class is so hard.

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ANPHY200
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2017
Would take again

Lectures are heavy, but explains things well. If confused you can read the textbook. Gives extra credit quizzes (need book code), otherwise if you have a previous understanding of anatomy I would not get the book. Not the most interesting but a good teacher. Tests are very fair, all 50 MC. Highly recommend taking her!

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2.0
4.0
ANATOMY200
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I really disliked this class! If someone tries to answer a question and they get the answer wrong, she laughs at them. Her lectures seem like they last a lifetime and you begin staring off into the distance, remembering the good times when you weren't in this class. Be prepared to be constantly stressed about exams.

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4.0
4.0
ANAT1
Grade: A-
May 12, 2017
Would take again

She has a sense of humor & truly loves anatomy. She made me laugh with her horrible puns. This class is difficult, so if you don't show up and study you shouldn't expect to get a good grade. If you show up, pay attention in class, & read the text book you will be fine. She offers extra credit online so you can get a 6% boost on each exam.

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1.0
5.0
ANAT002
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr Hines is a retired brain surgeon and is a very intelligent women. The problem is she doesn't know how to simplify anything! So if you have no background in whatever science class you're taking of hers, good luck!

1.0
5.0
ANAT1
Oct 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dont take her. Whatever you do, try to skip having her. Her teaching style and lectures suck. Notes are usesless and she doesnt answer and questions. Good luck

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2.0
5.0
ANA3100
Oct 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Talks super fast and thinks you should know everything already. one class one chapter

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4.0
4.0
201HUMANA
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

I love love love Dr. Hines! I have her for anatomy 1 and cannot wait for next semester to have her again. You have to work for your grade but if you have the desire to actually learn it you'll be fine. If you put forth the effort youll be happy. Do all of her worksheets they're super helpful. She is also very available, just ask for help!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
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1.0
4.0
AANDP1
Nov 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is awful. She knows her stuff but does not know how to connect and teach her students to actually know to understand the stuff. does not answer your questions. I would not recommend.

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1.0
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AANDP1
Grade: C
Nov 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are very hard to understand and it's difficult to pass if you don't read the book on your own time or get lots of tutoring.

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3.0
4.0
ANATOMY1
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Hines is a decent professor who is alright at giving lectures. They aren't the most fun in the world but if you put time aside for the worksheets and extra credit you should be fine. Tests are somewhat difficult.

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4.0
4.0
AANDP1
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

I really like Hines as a professor, but I know much of the class struggles. She flies through the material, so if you miss class/dont pay attention its easy to get lost. She expects you to KNOW the material, exams are tough, but the EC is a great boost . I would take her again but if anatomy isnt your thing Id go with a different professor.

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1.0
5.0
ANAT1
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tests are way to specific. You're only graded on 4 tests plus a final, so you cant mess up. Test questions are meant to trick you. When you ask questions she treats you like you're stupid. She was on probation a few years back, and it wouldn't surprise me if she was again. She expects you to know a million little specific facts, which is impossible

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2.0
5.0
ANAT200
Grade: C-
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She lectures with a bare bones outline. She uses what is on the slides as a guide to further explain it. She has the outline online, print it out and use it!! You will barely scrape by if not. Reading the chapters in the book and the reviews at the end helped. I know a few students what were able to miss lec and pass the tests just by reading.

Tough Grader
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1.0
5.0
ANAT3100
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever had and I will never take her again.

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1.0
1.0
BI3100
Grade: B
Jan 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

dont take this class unless you want your dreams to be crushed, i know so many nursing majors who failed because of her. many were so passionate but susan hines is such a horrible teacher they failed. someone should take away her degreees. hope she retires soon so less dreams are crushed.

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3.0
4.0
AANDP1
Grade: B+
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

Taking her will require a lot of learning the information yourself. DO print out the outlines and add notes to them as well as try and complete the worksheets. last but not least her class is A LOT OF WORK TO TEACH YOURSELF!!!

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5.0
4.0
ANAT101
Grade: A+
Feb 22, 2018
Would take again

There are a lot of negative ratings on here, but I enjoyed her class. You have to put in the work to study, which is why some people don't like her as much. She is engaging and a really good teacher. Plus, if you do well enough, you don't have to take the final.

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5.0
3.0
BIO800
Grade: B+
May 3, 2018
Would take again

No homework. Only a few exams

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Amazing lectures
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2.0
4.0
AP3100
Grade: C+
Oct 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Ok professor but could slow down a bit and help you understand whats on the powerpoints

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1.0
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ANAT004
Grade: C
Dec 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

No homework, only graded on 4 tests. WS and study guides she creates are NOT relevant to the test at all. I' m an honors student, I've read the book, studied with group ect. for 3 hours each day and I'm just slipping by with a C. Tests (your whole grade) are NOT introductory level. Other profs have unfair advantages grade wise. DO NOT rec. AT ALL!

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3.0
4.0
ANAT1
Grade: C+
Jan 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Offers online extra credit, have to pay for the subscription, but it's a helpful grade boost. All lec notes and worksheets are on Brightspace. DO THE WORKSHEETS. No credit for them, but the tests are based off them. KEEP YOUR OLD TESTS, the final is all questions from past tests. Go to tutoring because she talks to fast and never repeats anything

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1.0
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ANP002
Grade: B-
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very nice and knowledgable teacher. Grades only come from 4 tests, which are NOT introductory level questions. Be prepared to study a lot on your own, she goes very fast. Complete the worksheets. Must have above a 93% to not take the final. If you are looking to get an A I would recommend a different professor. Each year the exams get harder.

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1.0
5.0
ANAT1
Grade: C-
Sep 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I graduated from Akron and took much more difficult classes than Anatomy but this was hands down the most difficult professor that I ever had and it was my worse grade in undergrad or grad school. She is a boring lecturer and does not prepare students well for the exams. Avoid this professor if you can.

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Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO200
Grade: A+
Nov 13, 2019
Would take again

I skipped lecture all the time. It is hard for a prof to jam a chapter of anatomy in an hour so a lot of these poor freshmen that make up the majority of the class struggle. Most have poor study skills too. Study Dr Hines outline and you'll ace every exam. Poor study habits bad grades not Dr Hines bad teaching You can only blame yourself.

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1.0
5.0
ANAT002
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class was not easy, I would study for days for each exam and still barely pass. She would go over almost an entire chapter in one lecture. The pace of the class is extremely fast and when people would ask questions she would get upset and give a rushed answer. Do not ever skip this class or you will get behind and it is very hard to make up.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ANAT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Taking her right now, I'm switching to another professor next semester due to how difficult her teaching is. her pace is too fast, does not give the basic knowledge needed of anatomy.

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Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
AP3100
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Hines is not a terrible professor. Poor study habits will result in failure. You are supposed to read the chapter and be aware of the knowledge before lecture class and are expected to study for a minimum of a half of hour each weekday and at least 1 hour on the weekend. This is college, not HS! This is hard, it is a weedout course after all.

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Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
ANAT1
Grade: C
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hines is a very intelligent woman, but she often forgets how to speak to students with an understandable vocabulary. She talks very fast, and the material is not explained in a way that makes sense for an introductory class. If you want to pass, you'll have to devote hours to studying. Hardest class I have ever taken.

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Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ANAPHY1
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She teaches to quickly, not giving the chance for first time anat. students to truly learn from the lectures. This leaves you stranded solely teaching yourself. Then on all the tests she goes into unbelievably specific detail for each question. Do not take her course if you can help it!

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3.0
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ANAPHY1
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Hines is a very nice and knowledgeable woman, however, she does not explain concepts in a manner that students can understand. About >1 chapter 1 class. Be prepared to study >3 hours per week to pass the class. If you get above a 92% average on the first 4 tests, you don't have to take the final. Do the worksheets and buy the extra credit!

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Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ANAPHY1
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Exams are impossible and lectures are taught very quickly without much detail. The concepts which could have been very easy to learn were taught in a manner that med school students might have been able to explain. Not college freshman with no experience

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AANDP1
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful professor. Even if you read the book, it's still almost impossible to study info without direction as to what material you'll be tested over. You are expected to study every last detail, only to be tested over 20% of what you studied. 0/10. Would not recommend. I passed by the skin of my teeth the SECOND time around. Avoid her at all costs.

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3.0
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ANAPHY1
Grade: A-
Mar 2, 2020
Would take again

She definitely has a tough class. Her lectures are very fast and can be hard to track sometimes, but if you study and come to class and actually pay attention it's not horrible. Also, take advantage of the extra credit, it might just save you .

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ANAT002
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2020
Would take again

Everyone has rated Dr Hines very low, but she is very resourceful and really wants her students to succeed. She gives extra credit options, study sessions and her tests are only on the notes so the book isn't really needed, but purchase it for the EC. It was a hard class but it's meant to weed out students. I would take her again!

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ANAPHY1
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2020
Would take again

You have to work for an A in this class. You don't really need the textbook, most of the stuff you need is on her powerpoints, but you do need Wiley Plus for the assignments. This is a weed out class so it's going to be hard. She offers study sessions and extra credit, take advantage of those.

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ANATANDPHYS2
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Organized and knowledgeable. She KNOWS what shes talking about. You have to pay close attention to everything she says. Her notes are the exam. Participate to understand well. People that complain about her are lazy or shy. She is amazing and really makes sure you learn anatomy and all its intricacies. Online, I wouldn't recommend but in person YES

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