She basically takes her notes right out of the book. Though she does tell you basically what will be on the exams. She seems to be the best BI 121 prof. out there. She does give quizes on day of lab exams but I guess she doesnt actually know when you lab exams are going to be because she doesnt teach the lab. Class requires a lot of studying.

She is not as bad as what all the comments say. She does lecture straight from her notes but you probably wouldn't read them if she didn't go over them in class. She is very helpful if you ask her one on one. Just give her a break!! She's new at teaching!!

She is a great teacher! she is new to teaching but getting better at it.

class is pertty easy...and she's kinda hot

very nice person, really easy. you should read the chapters in the book just to review, but as long as you show up for class you should be good. especially b/c she does like to give pop quizes. but they are really easy. its mostly common sense. Its an easy course.

She encorporated a lot of A&P info in her lectures which was useless because we were never tested on it. I think I studied maybe 30 minutes for each test and wrote the papers in an hour or less and got a 98% overall! Lectures are very boring, so bring something to keep yourself entertained. Very nice person and easy to talk to.

She is very nice and if you take an interest, she will stay late in lab or meet you in her office to help you. There is a lot of memorization needed for this class, you MUST study. She won't waste her time helping you if you haven't done the preparation. I don' t blame her.

I think that Mrs. Szost did a good job with the class. Just read the material and you'll be fine.

she was very interesting. you need to study but, i thought she really used great real world examples. i loved that

she is a great teacher, explains things very well. has tons of examples. Knows what she's talking about, wants you to succeed. YOu will need to study and memorize a bunch but that's with any Bio class. and she is very funny/good sense of humor.

She's a cutie and has a fun personality. Not boring at all. There are weekly assignments which are not hard at all, but you can't forget to do them. Put a lot of effort into the group project. The class has a nice structure which makes it easy to get into the rhythm of how things work.

She's a cutie and has a fun personality. Not boring at all. There are weekly assignments which are not hard at all, but you can't forget to do them. Put a lot of effort into the group project. The class has a nice structure which makes it easy to get into the rhythm of how things work.

She's a PA in the field and is extremely knowledgeable! Fun personality and easy to talk too. This class helps you think and make choices about the path your taking toward your health. Tests are easy. Graphics are real and not for the weak stomachs! Take this class, it will change your life!

Nice person. Very clinical in her approach. You'll need to study hard to do well, but it's definitely possible to get an A with a lot of hard work.

Work hard and an A is possible. It's no cake walk though. This professor is very thorough so you'll need to know details. She's very clinical in her approach.

Professor Szost is AMAZING! I had her this summer for BI 121 and BI 122 and she is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She was a PA so she has extensive knowledge of the medical field and she is very "bubbly" and fun. Hard work is essential, but would be for any A&P class. LOVED HER!

She?s hilarious. To me her class was easy, notes pretty straight forward, you just have to study, and it is a biology course.

Great teacher but tough class. Fun, easy-going, helpful, and knows the material. Gives you a list of things to know before a test, but uses boring slideshows. Tests require lots of memorization. Your grade in this class largely depends on how much you study on your own time.

Great instructor! Definitely not a class where absenteeism and/or poor study habits are encouraged. Go to class, take good notes, read the text, and you'll do just fine.

Excellent instructor. Best one I've ever had at GRCC. All those comments about her are just perceptive from people who probably did poorly and did not study and then tried to blame others for their mistakes or failures. My advice is to read the class material andd learn because this class will help you in your future medical career. Good luck..

This was a difficult "general anatomy" course. But if you study hard, read the text, and take good notes you should be fine. She is a good teacher who does discuss some illnesses that has nothing to do with the test. If I had one complaint it would be to keep the discussion on what we need to know.

She is excellent. This is not a class to sleep through, do the work, listen, come ready to learn. She was interesting and had a lot of stories to share that tied the material in! Loved this class, Loved this instructor!

This class was much easier than 121. I think she is a decent teacher. Her tests are pretty easy. This is a hard subject for some people but Tammy will make sure you do well. She is super smart and does go very fast but makes it up with easy tests.

She is a very nice, friendly teacher. Tries to works with students other class schedules. Packs in a lot of info. so tests are intense and need lots of studying. Interesting material that will be useful for those going into medical professions. Lots of adjustments during semester to fit usual 4 credit GVSU class into grcc's 3 credit class.

Mrs Szost is an awesome teacher. Her tests and the paper were easy. She's a very kind and generous person. She really wants her students to succeed which is why she often allows her students many opportunities at the same assignment. Very intelligent person. Attendance is mandatory.

Mrs. Szost is AMAZING! I had her this summer for BI121 lab & she is one of the most caring teachers I have ever had.She took the time to make an extra pwrpoint study guide for lab which really she didnt have to do.She's a PA so she is very knowledgeable in the medical field! Great bubbly personality, work Hard work and you will do great! LOVED HER!

I thought Mrs. Szost was an excellent teacher. The lectures moved along smoothly, and she encouraged class participation. She is a registered P.A. and her experiences were shared, which added to the pertinence of this class. She used Blackboard a lot, keep up on your assignments, read the book, attend class and you should do well.

Szost is such a great professor. I had her for 121 and Forbes for 122. I had an issue arise and ran into her and she ended up helping me out for 2 hours, remind you this was a whole year later. Such a nice prof!

The best professor that I have had at GRCC so far. Professor Szost was great! Her lectures were to the point and easy to follow. She explains well and I was able to remember the information presented for the exams. If you study your lecture notes and pay attention, you will do well. She is kind, respectful, and will answer any questions you have.

Tamara is a great teacher. Idk why people are saying she's not. She's very helpful and knows her stuff. She worked in the medical field and gives real life examples. She uses tons of diagrams (where she can.) Is a fair grader and will explain a question on a test if she thinks its unfair or unclear. Take her! Fair warning its a very hard class.

Professor Szost is an amazing professor. Yes, she is hard, but at the same time you learn a lot from this course. She is willing to help her students and is respectful towards them. She gives great real life examples from being a practicing PA and she is well knowledgable about pathophysiology. I would recommend taking her.

She's a decent professor.

Having Proffessor assist this semester was amazing. The truth is if you act like an adult that wants to be treated like one you need to act it. She saved my semester! Gives tons of clinical examples. Doesn't just want you to pass but wants you to own the material. Sets you up for success and looks for your learning style. I would take her again!

She was a great prof! She went over everything we have to know for tests by giving us guides. She was always willing to help if we didn't understand something! I would suggest taking her! She is a great teacher!

Professor Szost is one of the best professors I have had at GRCC. She gives you tests reviews so you know exactly what will be on the test. I highly recommend her for BIO 121.

Prof. Szost was a great teacher and always took time to detail the material. Its not an easy subject and you DO have to study but she tries her hardest to make it as simple as possible. It was also nice that she gave us a choice of what we wanted to do for our project. The only problem is that she took FOREVER to grade.

I loved Professor Szost! She spends a lot of time on the material so that you can fully understand it. She uses a lot of clinical examples from her time as a PA which can be extra information but I always found it interesting. You have to go to class; you won't fully grasp the topic from what is on the lecture notes. Great prof overall!

She is very nice. You have to come to class for some assignments, others likes quizzes and self assessments are on blackboard. Every 4 chapters, you have a unit exam, 4 unit exams. She will work with students that are trying. There is no make up or extra credit so be in class when stuff is due.

Mrs. Szost cares deeply about her students and will work around and with your schedule if something comes up. The only issue I had was that she has a hard time staying on track with her lectures. Sometimes it is very hard to stay focused. YOU will have to learn your SPO's on your own, but they are the key to an A.

Difficult class, but if you study A LOT, participate, and don't miss class you'll be fine! Lectures are very helpful and you learn a lot of information each class.

really good lecture teacher, tests are straight forward- good real world examples

She's very animated and has great stories as a practicing PA. She can be a little unorganized and scatterbrained sometimes but hey, she's a busy lady. Tests are all multiple choice and could be tricky but I always managed an A or A-. She really cares about her students and has great advice for applying to PA school. You 100% do not need the book.

I loved being in her class! She has so many cool stories from being a PA and just experiencing life in general. Sometimes she would spend a little too much time on telling stories but I didn't feel like it took away from the lectures. She gives us the notes ahead of time but it really helps to be in class to know what's most important for tests!

She does a great job at teaching the course despite the course being so heavy in material. She makes sure that you understand and really cares about the success of her students.

She did an amazing job at explaining the material and using real world-clinical examples to help us understand the anatomy and pathology. After a very rough BI121 LAB I was nervous, but she helped me so much and answered every question. Hands down the best science prof I've had!