Good teacher, very helpful, if you have a question she will answer it, she is very patient. She gives out retakes and makeups for tests that you miss. Keeps you upgraded in your grade.

She is vry mellow. If you do the work and study for the quizzes you should be fine. She gives out a quiz every monday and goes really fast. She is nice but very into her teachings so be ready and prepared. She wants you to pass and does do extra credit at the end of semester.

I loved this lady! She was very helpful & encouaged me to get the best grade I could get! She was really sweet (& kinda a push-over)

Very, very kind and helpful. She really, really wants her students to pass, so she gives make-ups, retakes, and extra credit to help bring you bring your grade up. Just attend every class and study for every test, then the class is easy. Even gives outlines to simplify the chapters, instead of reading the whole chapter in book.

pay attention in lecture and lab. she gets most of her questions for the quizzes and exams from the website in the front of the book.

Dr. McRae is a great teacher! the semester started a little slow but gradually got better... she really helps her students and gives an infinate amount of chances! also, very knowledgeable! she rarely did not know the answer to a question... and we asked alot of questions! she is also very patient!

she's a great teacher because she gives out many opportunities to do well in her class. she is very nice and smart. for bio 11, you really don't need the book.

its not the best or the worst class but she usually gives your current grades from time to time...gives a lot of chances to bring your grade up...i had a D then got a B from doing the extra credit paper and the final has some questions that were similiar to the previous quizzes too...

I thought Dr. McRae was an excellent teacher. After reading some of the ratings about her I feel that these people don't have a strong interect in science. She came across as a very helpful teacher. I learned an enormous amount of information from her class which helped me in anatomy. And yes, we should know by now that plagerism is wrong!

Very nice and helpful, always willing to take out her time to explain material and talk about grades in her office. She is always willing to compromise, almost everyone fail the first two tests in Bio 1, so she reduced the number of chapters covered on tests and started emailing us a study guide for each test.

Dr. McRae's class is not a walk in the park. Be prepared to read the book. There's no way you can pass without reading it. Labs aren't bad, they're packets of paper and u follow the directions, answer the q's, and turn it in. DONE. One formal science write up, it's like a paper. U can redo it if u do bad on it. You also have to do a skills test.

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Dr. McRae is truly an inspirational person. She's fun, interesting, beautiful ^^, and over all very knowledgeable. She's a very genuine person that wants to see her students succeed and excel in school. Of course you’re going to have to study, if you’re looking for a walk in the park why are you taking science classes in the first place?

Dr. McRae is truly an amazing woman. She is not only a great biology professor but also a great counselor. Biology 1 is not an easy class as it is, but Dr. McRae truly does wonders to make her students understand chapter material. Definitely read the book and don't cram like me for tests. But I ended up with an A: very lucky as I was on the border.

Labs are really easy as they are step by step directions so get all your lab points. The only hard part in McRae's class was one scientific paper writeup but a redo is allowed for a better grade. Lastly, concept logs for each chapter really work wonders!

Her tests are much like her HW, so studying the homework is good review! She also gives out concept logs to study from.. Easy/Good teacher, but favors certain students (doesn't affect her grading though)

Well the class was pretty fair you get to take each test twice. Just read and do the concept logs.....

In the beginning of the course the assignments were fairly easy to maintain however lectures are hard to follow/take notes. Half way through the semester is all went bad! Work is not returned in a timely manner and she became unclear on when assignments were due. The last portion of the class was CHAOS and she left us very unprepared for the final

Somewhat challenging class. Easy if you complete all the assignments and study a little before tests. Quizzes are easy, you could drop the lowest 5. Labs were easy, but very time consuming. She's very helpful though. Flexible points are like extra credit, very easy to obtain.

Things started off well, but towards the end it was pure chaos, I was not happy. You were not quizzed on lecture material til weeks later and lectures were useless summaries of material. Study concept logs and do HW to get a good grade. Also study quizzes, you get to drop five of them. Learn how regurgitate her answer keys and u will get an A.

she is a wonderful, teacher.I personly learned so much. I like the way she grade things because there is no room to slack so this class keeps me on my toes but I learn so much! tests are easy if you you copy the key and do the homework! Labs are fun! We got to disected a sheep brain, which was facinatiing!

Ok this class wasnt bad at all. in the begining it was easy as pie. as it progressed it stayed easy. but toward the end it got a little difficult. TIPS. go to lab, do your homework and pay attention to lectures, copy down the keys. what i didnt like is that she gave us new material right before dead week and the final was chapters 1-21 of the book

challenging class, but i learned a whole lot! copy down the keys and study them! she seems very difficult at first, but as the semester went on, it was easier to approach her. she wants her students to succeed. she even spent many many hours of her own time doing study sessions to help us wit our final!!! take her class if you want to learn!

here is how you can get an A in her class: Do your hw and study hw and keys. lab is very easy- Dont' screw it. Test was right off from HW. Why so much complainer? Class was not that hard to get an A.Highly recommended. Good teacher overall.

Best teacher ever!!! She's really helpful and she wants her students to pass. The class is easy and her tests are easy. The answers are given to you and all you have to do is memorize and study them.

She's a pretty good teacher overall. Tests aren't too bad as long as you memorize the homework keys. She's very nice & helpful to students who she can see want to learn. Postpones tests frequently sometimes because students aren't ready and other times because she forgot to post the homework keys. Its time consuming but an A is definitely possible.

Dr. Mcrea is really nice. tests are from the homework keys. Make sure to memorize the answer keys! She just never tells when assignments are due, which gets frustrating. She postpones tests often.

She is a very good teacher. All of her tests are from the homeworks. The class is so awesome that you can go from a D to an A just in the final. She just wants to do her best to make sure that all of her students succeed.

Dr. McRae is the best professor I have ever had. You can tell that she is passionate about biology and that she truly wants her students to understand the material and pass! I would recommend this class to anybody who loves biology...

Dr McRae is the best professor I have had. She has such passion for biology and truely wants everyone to pass. She is definitely my favorite professor. I would recommend her to anyone!!

Dr. McRae is an amazing teacher! I loved the way her class was formatted. All of the tests until the final(which you can take up to 3 times) are just for practice. If you honestly and consistently study for all of the tests (even though they don't count), then an A is inevitable! She is extremely helpful and responds to emails quickly!

Dr. McRae is a very good teacher, and you can tell she loves Biology and really wants her students to succeed. With that said, its not easy, to do well in her class you really have to put the time in and know the material. Tests up to the final dont count, but are study guides for the final and ESSENTIAL to do well. Labs are extremely fun&easy.

DR. MCRAE IS A GREAT TEACHER WHO LOVES WHAT SHE DOES. SHE GIVES YOU SEVERAL CHANCES FOR END OF SEMESTER EXAMS. THE WAY SHE DOES TEST IS REALLY COOL YOU TAKE IT ON THE CHAPTERS YOU LEARNED AND THE NEWEST ONES TOO. SHE IS SO SWEET AND HELPFUL. IF SHE TAUGHT BIO 2 I WOULD TAKE HER.ALSO SHE LOVES TO LISTEN AND HEAR ABOUT YOUR GOALS..

Dr. McRae is a good teacher, she makes every effort to help you to pass her class. She even went as far as to set up early morning tutoring sessions for a group of us from her class. She helped us to understand the material we were studying. She is a AWESOME Professor! I highly recommend her!!!

Great professor! Sometimes I wouldn't understand what she was saying during lectures until reading the chapters, but then it all clicked. All tests are based on homework, and all homework is the major points of the chapter. Easy test, but it definately gets a little stressful in the end! Great teacher who truly cares, I would recommend!

At first her class is overwhelming and seems very difficult. Each test is comprehensive, which sounds like a nightmare, but McRae uses the same questions for each exam and just adds new questions for each new chapter covered. By the final, I had already memorized all the answers to the questions.

Class seems intimidating,but she only does that so you study harder.Keep up with the homework and pay attention to all exam questions for an A. One of the most supportive professors I've known. I came from a UC for her summer class, and lemme tell ya:If you plan on pursuing any kind of science major and can't handle her class,you need to step it up

do all of your homework and all labs it is crucial for the important labs to be done well to get an A. shes a really nice person and is very helpful when you come and talk to her during office hours

final exam is 65% of grade, but you need to pass all 4 parts of her class to get a passing grade (homework, labs, lab tests, and final), which is pretty easy. she gives you 3 chances to pass the final exam and takes the highest score to be calculated into your grade. pay attention to the questions on the final, some are tricky..

Great teacher. She is very helpfull and interesting in lecture. Be sure to complete work on time because it is vital if you want the A. I highly recomend taking this class.

Easy class if you show up and do the work. She wants people to pass and will give you multiple chances if you really seem like you're trying. She goes out of her way to help. Some people struggle because the only test that counts is the final and it is worth 65% of your grade. It helps to take all the tests she gives and memorize the q&a's.

By far my favorite teacher at Delta!She seems a little strict in the beginning, but hang in there! She definitely cares about students passing the class and understanding the material. All HW and Tests dont effect your grade, only the final. The final is made up of mulitple choice questions from previous tests and she gives you 3 chances to take it

Dr. McRae is amazing! She is super helpful and is really invested in making sure everyone passes her class. Tests, labs, and homework are relatively easy as long as you go to lecture. She hardly uses the book except for supplementation and her tests are entirely based on lecture. I HIGHLY recommend this class if you're looking for an easy lab.

Like everyone said, she's amazing! She loves biology and you can definitely see it when she's teaching. What I love most about this teacher is how much effort she puts into helping everyone pass her class! Her class is definitely difficult, but it won't be no surprise to you if you actually put in the work and study.

I'm horrible at science! She is not easy but will do anything to help you pass! She will hold study sessions. She really helped me a lot. Gives you three chances to take the final which is very nice!

dr mcrae is a kind soul who will help students who are in need she will stay after class and answer questions and explain concepts. she cares about her students and gives great advice on education and life in general. has a strong background in biology. a quality instructor, one of my favorites! class is challenging but doable. 3 chances for final!

Dr. McRae is the most kindest, smartest,etc professor I had ever. At first I had my doubt about taking any Science classes but Now that I've been in her class for quite a while, I'm thinking about majoring In science.She's very helpful and the work that she gives you is pretty easy. I highly recommend her, plus shes an interesting person to meet.

Science is not my favorite subject. I struggled so much in this class that I'm surprised I even got a B in this class. I was so unmotivated to study and disliked the teaching method McRae used. Other then that, she really is helpful and kind. You get 3 tries for your final. Takes the highest score. Lowest 3 tests, hw, and online hw all removed too

TAKE LECTURE NOTES!! Lecture notes pretty much outline everything you need to know. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF HER POWER POINTS. STUDY YOUR MIDTERMS WHENEVER YOU GET THEM BACK. QUESTIONS ARE RECYCLED. WINK WINK. I GOT AN "A" !!!!!!!!!! DON'T WORRY. YOU HAVE 3 CHANCES ON THE FINAL!!!!

This class is not easy and requires mandatory attendance. Most of your grade is based on the final, but you are given two chances on it. I mostly studied the powerpoints and they were very helpful during the exams.

Took this class over summer. Very fast paced. She's more concerned about getting through the material than slowing down to make sure everyone is on the same page. Expect to spend most of your time studying. She's extremely helpful and responds to emails within a day. STUDY STUDY STUDY.

One of the hardest classes over the summer. If you due all your homework (online) and the labs. You just need to get a 40 out of 50 on the final to get an A..However, it is no easy task. Let me tell you study and due your best on the small tests. They help for the final. You have 2 tries.

She is a great biology prof! Her tests are killer because there are cumulative, so each test is like a mini final! You definitely have to study extra (SI, online HW) to get an A. The online HW are annoying, you have to keep up with them and labs are very easy!She loves to push her students and help them as well! Definitely recommend her!

She's a really nice teacher but a though grader. Her tests are difficult. Its a class that you must continuous study if you want to do well. I recommend to read the text book. It's really helpful.

Do all assigned work and it will help you in the end for the last 2 big exams. The best out of the two exam counts towards your overall grade. Online homework is a must to help with test. Fall behind and you will pay. Keep on point. Nice lady.

I took this class in the summer, so it was fast paced. The lectures were clear and she gave you the powerpoints online. There was online homework. I thought the tests were hard, but I didn't study as hard as I could. The last two tests are the game changers. They can change your overall grade. I really liked McRae and she's a great person.

Look out for the numerous homework assignments, the cumulative exams (there's 6 total and gradually increases in difficulty), the iClickers (Attendance is a must), and her lectures can be a tad dry. Attend SI or form a study group cause this class is tough. However, she is extremely helpful and deeply cares for her students, and her help is useful!

i passed Dr. McRae's class with an A. he is very inspirational and once he explains lectures, you just want him to keep talking because he provides wonderful information at every lab. i would definitely recommend him for others. do your work and be comfortable to ask questions. he is there for your success

Amazing professor, super helpful. Not at all an easy class but I received an A. Just read the text book and take good notes as well as study your previous tests and you'll do fine. The lab work is extra important if you don't do so well on tests. Otherwise pretty fun class I really enjoyed it. Make sure to have a study group.

Dr. Mcrae is an awesome prof. She is one of the great prof.'s at SJDC of the few. She is extremely helpful when you need her. She will go over things you don't understand and will give you heartfelt advice. I would love to take her class all over again. Study her lectures and record them it helps. Bottom line don't slack off,you will be fine!

She is very professional. But she keeps a friendly relation between herself and the students. She is there to help, and she wants to help. Lecture is heavy and important, SI plays a big role, tons of homework, and make sure you download and study her powerpoints. Grading criteria makes things much easier, you will see what I mean when you enroll.

BIO 1 was the hardest class I have ever taken, but McRae knows that, so she tries to help her students succeed by assigning lots of worksheets and online hw. Know your amino acids! Never skip a lab session because she hands out important stuff during those times. McRae proofreads your lab write-ups before you turn it in online. She's very kind.

There was a lot of homework in this class, but getting an A is totally doable. Dr. McRae is so great and you end up retaining almost all of the information in this class just because of how it is set up. Just do all your work and use the concept logs/PPTs to study for the exams and you will be fine.

It was definitely a very hard class! Expect a lot of homework. Exams and quizzes are not easy. Only memorizing information would not help, you have to understand the concepts. Try to study every time you have the chance, since exams are cumulative and trying to study 23 chapters in a few days is impossible (last exam and final were 23 chapters).

Tough professor in the beginning. You will have your work cut out for you, But about halfway through the semester she got really easy and lenient. as long as you participate in labs and do your homework you have a chance to pass till the end.

Not an easy class. Homework, online is super hard and doesn't help on test. Test are worth 80% and are not that difficult honestly as long as you go to her office hours for help and actually study *the notes and chapter summary* you should be good. Must pass lab practical. Need to dedicate all of your time to this class just to get a C NO JOKE!!

Cons: Assigns 300+ pgs of hw, doesn't let you know which will be collected, only collects about 20 pgs, doesn't follow syllabus, quizzes&tests are VERY difficult, tests are cumulative Pros: very knowledgeable, helpful, checks labs before turning in, final grade is based on the highest grade between last test&final (said she might discontinue this)

she is available during office hr. Don't be timid to asking any material you haven't understand at the first place, she will reteaching to you. btw, she is very patient and passionate. the way to get A: draw all the diagrams from ppt on separate sheets, learn from mastering biology video, go to office hrs, do problems on the back of each chapter.

I have to admit that Dr. Mcrae is tough, but there wont be a day that she wont help you. Go to her office and get help from her if you are having difficulties. she would never give you negative feedback and is very understanding. Bio 1 is tough but she would always shows you lots of ways how to pass it. I respect her a lot.

In the past, I struggled in bio and was discouraged. Professor McRae built me from the bottom up and encouraged me to not be so afraid of it anymore. I'm not saying this class is easy, but you need to work tremendously and even harder if you take it during the summer like how I did. Take advantage of her study sessions, SI and tutoring!!!

Honestly one of the best courses I have ever taken over the summer. Dr. McRae is passionate about biology. Doing the hw is tedious but it prepares you for the quizzes/exam. If you didn't do well in that category then you'll have the chance to redeem your grade on exam 5 and the final(she takes the best the score out of the 2 for your overall grade)

She will do anything in her power to help you out! She is an incredibly dedicated teacher and is so kind to all students! This class is hard as intro bio packs a lot of info. I am very blessed to have had her as a teacher she takes her job seriously and knows her material, lectures are very well explained.

This difficult class to take during the summer session; 2 chapter are covered each class and a quiz or test daily each class. She does her best to ensure you understand the material. Take advantage of asking questions, she will answer them. Gives great advice and very understanding. Student success is very important to her. Be prepared to work

Great professor - extremely bright, approachable, helpful. She wants her students to do well and makes a lot of effort to set them up for success. Lots of homework online (kind of a pain) and every test was cumulative which is not necessarily a bad thing, but different. Labs were super easy and chill - especially compared to chem.

Dr. McRae is great. She is clear about what she expects and gives a lot of hints during lecture as to what she will have on the exams or quizzes. Doing the homework helps, even if you are in the "exempt" group. I thought she would be harder than she turned out to be. Very caring and encouraging.

Even though dr. McRae can seem intimidating at the beginning, she is actually very approachable. Because of the covid situation we had to go online and she was truly interested in making things work and take care of our grades. She really cares for her students and their learning process.

Get ready for a lot of work! You will have to read about a chapter a day. The information is all online for free on Canvas, as well as some biology videos that Dr. McRae provides. The concepts are tricky, and there are many quizzes and tests. Although, she lets you redo the quizzes. You can do tests once. There are online labs, which are glitchy.

She doesn't have office hours, but she responds to canvas/emails very fast. Has exciting stories about her own college and research experience in STEM and lectures go by fast. She's very kind when responding to questions and holds multiple review sessions close to the final dates. Makes biology exciting to learn about.

Dr. McRae is an inspiring and caring professor. She's got a lot of stories to tell from her own experiences as a STEM major, and her lectures go by fast. The labs are basically free points. She does drop one lab and exam, just in case you blew it. She conducts reviews whem exam time is near. You'll pass easily if you do your work accordingly.

Not too bad. Drops one lab and exam. Gave us two attempts for the final. Labs are pretty much participation points. Lectures could be a bit long with a lot of info but the worksheets guide you to what you really need to know. Very kind lady.

Great professor, most tests are based on lecture and is kind of hard. She's very interactive with her students and caring.