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“She's a nice lady, and she really cares about what she teaches but unfortunately she's a terrible teacher”
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Reviews (114)
save yourself some grief stay away
Has a easy book to follow along with the notes. Just show up for the quizzes on time every day it will really help your grade.
I had her for both Gen. Bio 1 & 2, and micro..she was great.. funny, knows her stuff and makes the complex material easy to understand!!
Is an ok teacher. If you pay attetion it is easy. But she can be hard.
very good teacher! She is some what challenging but as long as you show up for class, pay attention, and follow along in her lecture book you will do fine.she is not as bad as everyone says she is :)
She is so awesome! She taught us very clear and understand. I would want to take her class again as a different course. She made the class enjoy to listen her lecture.
Good professor. She can be a little annoying, but good times. Killer hair.
She's very intelligent and knows her stuff but coveys it in a complex manor. If you have some previous knowledge of subject you'll do fine. She does have a helpful lecture outline though.
I was warned to stay away form her but I liked her ALOT actually. I would recommend her. You just need to pay attention and be willing to spend time studying, She is very clear and willing to help.
Attitude!! Sucks!
If you are going into the nursing program take her! She may seem hard but you will be so glad you learned all you did in her class.
if you have been out of school for a while do not take this teacher. she only wants to work with students that are familiar with the subject she teaches.
Her internet course is very tough and I wouldn't recommend her!
I would not suggest take her online class. Her tests are very difficult, and she does a poor job of giving feedback to the class.
Ms. Fischer runs a very structured class. She moves right along with the material and very rarely gets off track with the projected course path. You will take a quiz every class which are helpful come test time because you study a little each night instead of all at the last minute. I really liked her class and she is also easy on the eyes!
can be very snippy, make sure you know what you are doing if you are going to have this instructor She fails to realize that someone had to teach her at one point in her life and also that if you don't understand something that does not make you a dummy that's why one goes to college.
Difficult course. Good, thorough teacher. Must study notes a lot to pass quizzes and tests. Some tricky questions on tests, even though she says there aren't any. Does make you feel stupid if you don't know the answer to a question. Good class though if you want to really learn the material.
VERY TOUGH & as already mentioned, she can get snippy. There is ALOT of material and it's @ brisk pace. There are NO REVIEWS. She is extremely knowledgable in her subject, but I dont know if that's because she's smart or just had the same lecture for many years and it's memorized. Would NOT recommend unless you are only taking the 1 class.
I really enjoyed the subject of this class. Ms. Fischer made the lectures interesting and I thought her tests were relatively easy. However, if you are looking for a friendly, helpful, and approachable professor, look elsewhere.
Really nice. I don't know what the fuss is about. Willing to help if she can. Just email/talk to her. not easy, but it's science...
really hard
This class requires a lot of studying, but you will learn.
I felt intimidated and inferior everytime I walked in her classroom, and so did a lot of people that I took the class with. My advice- Take another professor!
Very unhelpful...makes you feel like an idiot! Tests are way harder than notes and material given
great professor
Take another professor. Tests are tricky and very hard to understand.
Prof Fisher is a hard but great teacher. There is a quiz every day, you must come prepared. But you WILL know your stuff by the end of the semster
Mrs. Fisher is a GREAT teacher. Yes, You have a quiz everyday, but it really prepares you for the tests. If YOU take the time to study, you will pass this class. Overall, I would take her again.
class requires a lotof studying ans he gives quizes(THAT COUNT) every time u go to her class.
Dont buy book, in the rare instance u need it, just use the one at ASC. Study notes, practice quiz. There is a daily quiz. Some people hate her class for that reason, some people feel that it helps u to study daily. I thought it was really helpful but u got2 review ur notes. Good clear teacher.Sometimes tho feels like shes annoyed by 2 many questin
If you don't like to open your book DO NOT TAKE this women she is very strick........
She has a "holier than thou" attitude,but at least every other class period she is wrong about something and then gets an attitude about it if someone calls her on it. She makes the tests much harder than they need to be compared to other professors. Maybe SHE should learn the material before she worries about tricking the STUDENTS.Wake up,Fischer!
Does not care at all about her students. My grandfather died and she still did not excuse my abscence. Hard to gauge what will be on the test. Makes you feel so dumb when you try to attempt an answer to her question. Seriously a worthless teacher.
INSANE!!! Do not expect an easy A do not expect a B. This class is on the verge of giving me a meltdown. She is sarcastic, on the point of rudeness. I have her also for lab this class is slightly less intense but not by much. You are being forewarned, this woman contradicts the book often and without care.
Makes you feel stupid. Ask for help and get some smart allick reply with the answer. Notes contradict lecture.Test answers can be unclear and wrong even when the book backs up your answer. If she dosent agree with the book too bad. Dont take this lady bottom line or you WILL regret it. I am an A student and study 5 hr/day on just lecture & I have C
Ok, I have NO idea why some students "dislike" her, but I like her. She knows her stuff, is clear, quizzes REALLY help (it helps stuff stick to your brain!) and sometimes funny. She is a bit intimidating, but she is nice. Study hard, time and know your stuff. These are what is important to pass the class. I'm taking her next sem for Micro. :)
Her class was horrible! She made me feel like a complete moron! I'm usually a A-B Student and there was no way I was going to be able to pass her class. She's a cellular biologist and she talks to you like you are one also
If you work(study) hard, you will pass her class. No easy A given. She is clear with her notes and expectations. Daily quizes really do help you. She does call people out in class for questions, so you better be paying attention. I would take her again if she was teaching my needed classes.
she has the potential to be a good teacher, because i actually learned a lot in her class. however, she is the most rude, condescending professor i've ever had. she's unclear when giving guidelines for an exam and she expects her students to be experts on the subject. chances are, you won't get the grade you want in the class.
Very passionate about biology, gets a little frustrated that every student doesn't share her zest for it but she is a good teacher. All information on quizzes/tests is covered in the lecture notes so if you pay attention and study there is no reason why you can't pass-I had a baby in the middle of the semester and still made a B. Quizzes count!!
her class is a challange- however i don't think microbiology is easy with any one. fischer knows her****, has a sense of humor (it's kinda dry but at least she's funny) and she is EXTREMELY intellegent. not onoly did i work had and earn a good grade (which is important) I ACTULLY LEARNED the material and can recall all sorts of stuff from the cla
She is hard but you can definitely get an A if you work really hard and study for her quizzes. not only did i do well on the tests, i actually still remember most of the material. quizzes are very important- they will affect your grade dramatically!!
Ok seriously I never thought I was going to pass Micro. She is very timid at first, but If you attend class and do the objectives she gives you for all the chapters you'll get an A..I've never studied this hard before and relized it actually pays off when you get an A in the class, she gives quizzes very important! It's not as bad as it sounds
All the reviews said, "Do not take this professor," but she was the only one teaching the INTERNET option. The previous reviews were crap. She was a great professor! Power points & learning objectives straight forward & easy to understand. If u don't study then of course the class will be difficult, but if u STUDY, you'll do just fine.
She has a lot of knowledge in biology but the subject itself is very difficult. This course takes a lot of your time. If you learn better with persuasion, you need to take her. She will beat the information in your brain. Overall she is a great professor.
She kind of expects you to just know everything. If you don't understand terminology, you're effed.
well frankly i liked her character very much... but if your the over achiever like me and are takeing 8 classes i highly recomennd youstay away.... her class needs at least 2 hours a day of study and prep for each test ....
She definetly knows biology. but i was one of those students who studied 6 out of the 7 days a week.and i still got a C and i love biology. i work at a research lab and use biology everyday and still couldnt get an A in her class.. i will NEVER take her again.. nothing personally shes actually quite funny but she expects you to know it all.
She definetly knows biology. but i was one of those students who studied 6 out of the 7 days a week.and i still got a C and i love biology. i work at a research lab and use biology everyday and still couldnt get an A in her class.. i will NEVER take her again.. nothing personal shes actually quite funny but she expects you to know it all.
The internet class is hard. Her test are like little mysteries you have to solve, try to to get tricked! Not the most helpful person.
Hardest teacher I've ever had. I feel like she just made me feel stupid when I'd ask questions. She expects you to know everything! And her tests are like little mysteries! They could all be the right answer, but the only right one is whatever she decides. I had 5 other classes that I almost let slip because of this class! Study at least 3+hrs a da
Provides you with a great study guide that is extremely helpful! Classes are enjoyable and she's funny. However, test are very tricky, she does have a horrible attitude, and she is not helpful nor compassionate at all. She's hot though! :) LOL
honestly, i taught myself of each section of study that needed to be known for the next test. but if you come to her about boosting your grade then she is willing to help you with that plus she gives extra credit on her exams. and one advice for her tests is to study the questions that she gives you on the online homework, because some of the exact
her class was very hard. she expects you to come and know it all. she limits herself to helping you. i wouldnt recomend her if this isnt your only class!
She is a nice lady but her class his hard. She gives quizzes every class and if you don't do good on them they will lower your exam grade. She NEVER uses the book and teaches off of notes she makes up that are hard to follow..
going into her class i was scared cuz of everything i had heard BUT shes actualy a really nice teacher, her test are straight of her notes, if u take notes and just read the sections of the book that she tought you will be fine. there are quizes everyday but it helps u cuz it makes u study as you go instead of leavin everything to the last night
If you do the practice tests- you should do ok. however- she gives quizzes every class! randomly calls on students and gets mad if they answer wrong. tests are ok- but asks questions where you think the answer is easy- but you really have to look into it. i will definetly not recommend her!
Never in my life have I ever recieved a D. Her tests are a joke. She tries to trick you instead of testing your knowledge on the subject matter. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! Get this I have to retake the class and who's the ONLY teacher available!!! Thats right..the joke herself. Wish me luck beacause it sure isn't smarts I'll require on her exams.
If it was convenient for me i would drive to the other campus to take this class. I would not recommend her to anyone. Like the other students said her test are tricky. Just when i think that i am at least 80% correct i get a result of 50/60%. Her test are to trick you.
I was worried at first because of all the negative comments, but Prof Fischer isn't bad. I did the class online and got a B. The key to studying for her exams is to study the long chapter quizzes as well as the shorter end quizzes and re-skim the book. Even if you don't do so well on the exams, it balances out. Don't be scared to take her class. :)
Having been out of school for more than 20 yrs. she has motivated me to work hard at what I want. She is a no nonsense and if you put into it you will get out of it. She is a great teacher and with my hard work I end up with a 'B'. She makes sure that we study with a weekly quiz. She knows her stuff. If you are lazy don't take her.
I don't like her teaching style. she knows a lot about Biology but she isn't the best teacher. If you're not a self motivated student then stay away from her. You will fail, like some of the people in my class. she's very hard. Quizzes are 25% of your grade and they're given EVRY single day of class; except for test day that is lol.
I took her for Micro I. Hard. Chapter guides are extremely helpful. Awesome to review video lectures in case you missed something. Quiz every class. Tests are no joke. you gotta put in some time! Take her, you will learn. She's a science geek, but knows her stuff. She is no nonsense, all business. No cell phone mishaps in her class!
It would be nice if this professors and others like her wanted students to succeed. She states that what was done to her in college she be done to us, tricky tests that cover enormous amounts of info. I'm an A student, got a D! Quizzes everyday are hard if you have children and hurt your grade if you normally do well on unit tests. DON'T TAKE HER!
Professor Fisher is hard...really hard. She does not mess around, she know's her stuff and expects you to learn it. She is not a bad teacher....just really hard. Her quizzes are helpful, but hard and her tests...are intense. She is not bad, just very intense. Good luck.
She is hard but she will work with you to help you understand the material and if you just listen to what she says and how she advises you to study you will pass with a very good understanding of biology.
Just had her for lecture and lab. She's no joke. You really have to study and learn the stuff or else her daily quizzes will annihilate your grade. She is very clear though and answers all your questions so she's definitely helpful. Her lab class was a lot easier than the lecture. Go in, pay attention, study hard and you'll do fine.
You will have to work for your grade in Prof. Fischer's class, but you will learn! Daily quizzes motivated me to study every day, and were good preparation for tests. Study the objectives & practice questions she gives and you will have no problem. With hard work I got an A, even in a short Summer semester. Will take her for more classes!
Best science teacher I've had at IRSC. She does give a quiz every class but it helps your grade. The notes she gives you during class are very helpful along with the sample questions. Use her fill in the blank exam reviews and you will pass.
It sounds like Fisher wrote the past two comments below. Be aware... she is very difficult and very thorough! Impossible to get a decent grade if you're taking more than one class. She's old fashioned, a perfectionist, and takes no excuses, which is hard if you have a family life! Good luck with her... you'll need it.
Don't believe the hype! She is really not too difficult. If you read the chapters, do the objectives, and show up on time you can easily get an A. Also to make it easier for the students classes are video taped.
I received a B+ in this class, 89.2% to be exact. I never once read the book. I only used her outlines and took notes throughout the class. And, yes, I did her practice tests. If I can get a B+ without reading the chapters a lot more people can maintain an A. College isn't supposed to be "easy". If that were the case everyone would have a degree.
She tells you exactly what is expected of you the first day of class, if you don't have an interest in learning the material that she is teaching then you should probably take another class. I took her for 3 science classes because I want to know my stuff.
I heard only bad things about Professor Fischer, but she was my only option. Turns out, the rumors are true!! STAY FAR, FAR AWAY (Unless you are okay with a C or lower on every test.) We were learning Micro for the first time, and were treated like we knew it all. My confidence level as a student fell after taking her class.
My second class from Prof. Fischer. Gives chapter outlines, which makes taking notes a breeze. You have to put in the time, A&P is a lot of memorization, but she presents it in a very clear and organized way. Drops lowest unit grade. All the tools are there, if you study it's not difficult to pass with an A. Look forward to more classes from her.
This class is naturally difficult, but do-able if you manage your time well. Didn't study every day, and still made an A. Study her notes mostly; she tells you exactly what to study. Write down everything she says. Watch her video lectures, study her notes, and exams will be a breeze. Excellent lecturer, one of my most memorable courses.
She is awesome. She has a passion for what she teaches. She is hard but if you listen to her lectures anyone can pass. She is extremely helpful. She even has lectures online that you can listen to. I would take any other classes she has available.
She is an amazing teacher. She really knows Biology. I am looking forward to taking her in the upcoming semesters for 2 other courses that she teaches. She does daily quizzes, and it really helps you to learn the material. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER.
only have 1 thing 2 say.I hated every minute of being in her class. she makes u feel less than if ur knowledge of the subject is not 'up 2 par'. Encouragement is supposedly coming from her daily quizzes but I feel that if she really cared she would look out 4 the best interests of her students not herself. Don't take her! There has 2 B a better way
Keep your cell phone off! She will embarrass you and give you a zero on the quiz of the day. Mean teacher who likes to put herself above all others.
Excellent professor who presents a lot of material very efficiently. Recorded lectures were a nice plus. She can be a little strict with respect to student behavior (e.g., cell phones and tardiness) but on the whole I was very happy about that--the lack of etiquette by students in other classes has been annoying and distracting.
I took her this summer for micro and had to drop. I am an A student and studied 4-5 hours a day and still didn't do well with her daily quiz's! She tries to trick you with the questions. I will go to another school to avoid taking her again!
I took her for A/P1. Very hard, very good teacher. Don't take her if you aren't going to work HARD. However, I'd like to take her for AP2. She knows how to teach.
Finally there is a teacher who makes honor to her tittle,she teaches the students. I loved her style. She is very active and motives the student to learn.And whoever came to the classroom to text and disturb, she sent them out the door, Good JOB....
Bad teacher, she puts you below herself. I dreaded every day of her class. The way she presents the material with her terrible attitude makes me sick. She has even given me a panic attack, then called me out in front of the entire class when I tried to excuse myself. After losing confidence in myself, I gave up on my AA & switched to a certificate.
Very Very hard
Professors knows her stuff but expects you to be on the same level that she is. VERY fast lectures. Hard to keep up. VERY HARD. I have a 3.78 GPA (with 100+ credits and minimal "easy" clases) and will be happy to leave her class just passing. First test over 8 chapters and her words are "You are responsible for knowing ALL of your notes(46 pages)"
Good prof. She knows her stuff WELL. Her lectures are pretty fast paced. kind of hard to keep. Test are a bit tricky, EX) multiple choice... all of the above or none of the above. Other than that, guaranteed that you will come out her class learning something.
Demanding but exceptional professor. Complete/memorize study guide to do well on tests. Daily in class quizzes and online ch. ones make you study. Don't be intimidated, she wants you to be a traditional student and is more than willing to help, but will hold you to high standards. You get what you give and if you don't give she'll know. Ideal prof.
Please dont take Fischer.This is really one of the most rude and inconsiderate teachers I have ever met. Fischer offends people during lecture and doesn't even realize it. She will embarrass you in front of the entire class and laugh. Her class is extremely hard. Her mp questions are the worst in the world. DO NOT TAKE FISCHER. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED
Headache. Did online spring semester. Quiz twice weekly+ 4exams+cumulative final.The material is not the issue-trick questions galore.Studied for A but got 1st C in all the science classes I've taken. Had 3.7gpa before her.Yes she is knowledgeable. I even want to like her because of it but not worth my sanity to deal with all that again.
Good teacher, but kind of intimidating, bottom line is you will know your micro if you pass her class. I dreaded going to lab b/c she isn't pleasant to be around. I carry a gpa above 3.5 and I worked very hard for my B. I strongly recommend not taking this class with a heavy load. Write as much as possible on her test b/c she loves to take off pts
I never learned so much in ANY other class than this. And for the record, she's not hard. You just have to put in the TIME to STUDY!! Its not really that difficult & beginning of semester is review of Bio. The only regret I have is NOT taking her for Bio. You WILL learn from her!! So don't be lazy,just study. Her quizzes are easy. Phenomonal Prof!
Quiz the first 5 minutes of class and graded. She counts that as your attendance and par of your test score. Video lectures are online hertests are hard in the amount of material you have to remember. A few questions I knew but the way she words it Ion know. Always has multiple choice of A,B,C,D-(A & B) or E-All the above. Glad I escaped with a C
You really get the grade you deserve in that class. Your amount on studying shows on quizzes & tests. Really her class is not that bad as everyone puts it. I passed with a high B that I worked hard for. I guess everyone expects an easy go instructor..
She's a tough teacher, but she knows her stuff. It's a lot of work to pass, probably easier to take the class by itself instead with 5 other classes like I did but I enjoyed her class. She can be a little intimidating but all she wants is for you to succeed. the real world wont take it easy on you so neither will she.
she is extremely confusing in class and if you come in to class even 5 minutes late, you will miss the quiz which is a major part of your grade. the quizzes are on long random outline that she gives and you never know what will be on it. she doesnt give extra credit. and she is also tough on you, and isnt the type to feel bad for you failing.
Horrendous teacher. Of no help online. She seems to know her stuff but does not know how to communicate it. Does nothing to assist students in learning. Purely reading, watch her horrendous videos and tests.
I learned a great deal of information taking her class but do not expect to slack off even a little. If you put in the work, your grade will show it. Her test are designed to make sure you know your information and don't dare come late or miss a class. She gives a quiz everyday and allows two misses. I learned alot but she is not an easy professor.
Not an easy class regardless of who your professor is. Professor Fischer will challenge you and you will learn a lot. Don't be late, study, and come to class prepared and you should do fine.
She is very knowledgeable, and will try to clarify anything if you ask questions. A very nice lady but hard professor but the subject is not easy so really have to put your all into this class. Daily quizzes (allowed to miss 2) but this is a good portion of your grade. Only thing I disliked is she teaches at a very fast pace.
Professor Fischer is amazing! If you ask questions after class and follow her study guides you will do fine. No, this is NOT an easy class. She also offers her lectures online so you can listen again or in case you miss a class. Just make sure you show up and can be without a cell phone for a few hours!
DO NOT take this professor if you want your hard study work to reflect in your grade. She asks very tricky questions on exams. No curve. Save yourself the misery and take someone else for Micro.
Great teacher! She makes it her best effort to ensure all her students understand material by distributing an outline, study objectives, practice tests, and text book questions.THIS IS A MUST STUDY CLASS. It's very time consuming, she gives quizzes every class. I spent most days memorizing which got me an A in the class
She is HARD! but half of the work is already done for you. You print her notes and bring them to class just add a little here and there. All her lectures are on Eco360. NO surprises! She is very clear about what you need. She's tough because you will need to know the material in any medical field. Take her if you want to be ready for your future.
after the first exam (class average was 55%, on second exam class avg was 62%) she did not go one day without calling the class lazy or insinuating we were stupid. her teaching method is not very good but she does have a study guide. if you are good at memorizing from textbooks you will do fine in this class though.
She knows her stuff and as long as you're willing to put in the work, you will really learn a lot. I was just accepted into the ADN nursing program and I believe I owe some of the credit to professor Fischer. She is tough but If you can't handle this class, just remember it WILL GET HARDER in the actual program
She teaches with extreme attention to detail. I would recommend keeping your class load light while taking her. You will need to devote at least 15 hrs a week studying for her class to achieve a B. Be organized and BE PREPARED, there are daily quizzes. She is an extremely negative teacher. You will never hear "good job." Try to ignore the comments.
This class is hard & Prof. Fisher is tough & critical, but it's only because she gives you every chance to get a good grade. There is a quiz everyday, so show up. She provides an outline for you that you can add notes to. Her lectures are on video in case you miss something. Study The OBJECTIVES and you will do well & learn much. Excellent teacher.
Dr. Fisher is tough but fair. Her microclass is interesting, but you have to work for your A! Be sure to take thorough notes, as many of her questions come from her extra comments that aren't in the book. Don't skip! You have to study everynight to keep up with the daily quizes. Tests questions are given before hand, you just have to prepare well!
Excellent professor, fair, she teaches you everything you need to know and then some, her passion for microbiology is infectious!!! You have to study (study guide for all exams provided in time) and show up for class (daily quizzes). If you're lazy you wont pass, if you want help go to her office, shes like real life - tough but amazing.
I love Dr Fisher. I would take her for everything if I could. She teaches you exactly what you need to know. She gives notes and goes over everything step by step in class, with lots of pictures so you know exactly what is going on. Her tests are straight from the notes she gives. A quiz every day but I appreciate it bc it ensures u r on top of it
I took her for Biology and I have never had such a mean Professor. She would pick on students if they did not answer a question correct. It is not professional and it is embarrassing. I withdrew from her class the second week in. She was not helpful when I would ask her questions and she just wasn't someone who should be teaching.
She's a nice lady, and she really cares about what she teaches but unfortunately she's a terrible teacher. Her notes are scattered. She goes into a TON of detail in her lectures that really are pointless. I managed to get an A in her class, but I feel that I barely learned anything because of how rigorous her class was. I would not recommend.
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GENBIOI
5.0
(1)BIO2
5.0
(1)BSC1005INTERNET
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(1)LIFESCIENCE
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(1)MCB0000
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BSC
5.0
MICRO2010
5.0
ANATOANAT
5.0
BIO1101
5.0
MCB0000
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