I think she is a great professor. Her tests are mostly from her power points. If you don't understand something she will repeat it more than once. You will learn a lot and make an A as long as you attend the class.

The people who say Uma is the worst teacher ever only say that because they did not put in the time to study and so they did bad and blame Uma. She is a sweet lady who really cares about her students and how much they learn. Put in the effort and you will do amazing. I've never learned more in a class. It was amazing.

I had Uma when I took Bio 1. This wasn't an easy class, and she had to present lots of material with little time. Although she teaches at a fast clip, she stops and makes sure everyone understands the material. She is also pretty nice and accommodating; if you miss an exam, she works with you to make it up. She was the best prof I had this semester

She is a very good professor,and her lectures are informative and clear. She makes sure that her point is understood through out the class, and goes to great length to ensure everyone understood the topic. Her test are not necessarily easy, but if you study appropriately you will do fun. Overall, a great professor.

Caring prof who really concerns herself with your wellbeing. She's kind, gives good informative lectures, and is not out to screw your GPA. Tests and quizzes are very fair, as long as you study you will be fine. My only compliant is that she is very loud, and her lectures are mostly at a yell. But she's funny and sweet!

tests were a little unclear but pretty good lecturer and makes sure u understand material

Harder than Burr...which I liked because you learn the material more. You don't need the book. Just study the powerpoints--but don't just memorize what's in front of you. Make sure you actually understand the pictures shown on the slide. I usually don't go to class because I study by myself but for this class I definitely went; her tests and quizze

This class was a delight. I took this science for non-majors and learnt so much! It was difficult, yes, but she made sure you understood. She doesn't offer this class anymore, but the time I spent with her was wonderful. She was a great prof who will make you learn biology!

Great professor. Easy to talk to and her quizzes and tests are very fair. Test material is 95% ppt based. She makes sure the class understands concepts by going around and singling people out and asking them the steps of glycolysis etc.

Really good professor, has a quiz almost every week to keep you prepared for exams. Study slides (all of them are online) come to class because that's when quizzes are given, not in workshop. Attend workshops, will help you. Also, she gives out 1 free 100% quiz grade, but doesn't tell you when. Basically, GO TO CLASS. She helps as much as she can.

The best teacher I ever had. She is generous and very helpful. She even gives us advice that really helps.

She is an extraordinary professor who is very knowledgable. You should really think about taking biology only with Dr.Uma Srikanth.

Greatest professor of all times... there are even stats to prove it.

I have no idea why she doesn't have a perfect rating. By far my favorite professor this semester, and so far my favorite overall. Uma is very passionate about what she teaches, so her lectures are actually very interesting. She is very helpful and is a genuinely thoughtful teacher; she does whatever is in the best interest of her students.

Very determined and is always willing to stay after class to answer our questions. The #1 teacher in the world!!

The material was pretty hard and detailed. Slides were super useful, I recommend reading the textbook carefully and taking side notes along the slides. Class is not mandatory but I do not recommend skipping it, as it will help reinforce the material. Teacher is pretty cool, really cares about her students, but is sometimes unclear. Tests are hard

Super helpful professor! Goes out of her way to help you and overall if you study the class is not bad. No trick questions and straightforward tests.

Really good Prof. she knows her stuff and does everything she can to help you succeed. She wants to see her students do well, her test are sraight forward with no tricks and is best option for BIO 1. I took the other prof. Burr and did not like him at all retook with Srikanth and LOVED IT!

Dr. Srikanth is one seriously cool professor. Yes, she does seem hard and mean when she lectures you in class because she stares you down and pick people to answer her questions. In person, she is really sweet and passionate about what she teaches. Doing Advance Writing with her!!!

Let me break down Dr Uma's teaching style for bio 3301. Concepts. Concepts. Concepts. Do not waste your time memorizing the textbook. Make sure you understand everything in her slides, especially the diagrams, because that is what you will be tested on. If you understand the mechanisms, the better for you. I got an A btw :) Shes very sweet

To start off, I took Srikanth for BIOL 1301 and it's pretty much the same test format for mol cell. There are only two things you need to do to get As on her exams: memorize the powerpoints and refer to the book for the pictures ONLY. Exams are mostly FR with little MC. STRAIGHT RECALL. She is really nice and fair. Willing to help also!

Dr. Srikanth's class is fair and much more doable than Burr's for sure. The tests and quizzes are straightforward and take material straight from the powerpoint. Now straightforward does not necessarily mean easy. To get an A in the class, you will still actually have to understand the material and master all the slides. Highly recommend!!!

If you really focus on her lecture, you can get a good grade. Her exams can be a bit tricky or vague but if you know your material, you should be fine. Her slides are easy to follow, but her lectures can be long, wordy, and confusing. However, she does make you work hard and you learn a lot in her class.

After doing so poorly in Wilson's BIOL2312, I was seriously thinking to change my major from biology to something else. But Dr. Srikanth has definitely motivated me to continue pursue my interest in Biology. She genuinely cares about her students and teaches with passion. I've never skipped one class because her lecture is so interesting!

I really do enjoy her section but be prepared for some studying. make sure to know the materials FORWARD and BACKWARD. She asked a lot of concept questions. test can be tricky. most of her tests are free responds with maybe 10 MC. Oh also be ready to draw. its a drawing class

Dr. Srikanth is a fantastic professor and is very helpful. She can be intimidating at first, but she genuinely cares about her students and wants them to pass. Her tests can be difficult, but if you know the material she has presented in class and make sure you understand what she is teaching then the tests are actually pretty easy.

Dr. Srikanth comes off as intimidating and puts kids on the spot in lecture, but I would say she is the best Bio 1 professor. Her quizzes are hard, but her tests are easier than the quiz. The key to doing well is memorizing what she tells you to memorize and really studying the slides. She made me believe I could succeed in Biology!

Dr Srikanth comes off as intimidating, but she honestly really just wants you to learn. She doesn't test you off random things. If you know and understand her powerpoints, there's no reason not to get a 100 on the tests. It's just a lot of information, and you WILL have to work hard. Her class really helped later on in biochem I. Recommend!

Srikanth is a great professor (PERIOD). She lectures quickly and loudly but she tries to keep the class engaging and lively. Her tests aren't hard as long as you go through her power point slides and you'll be fine. Attendance is mandatory for quizzes but the best part about her class is she bumps half a letter grade for your final grade.

Study Dr. Srikanths slides and understand them thoroughly. She's honestly a great lecturer but you have to keep up (it'll take time) as she speaks fast. I loved her teaching style by the end, and grew to love biology more because of her. Shes also extremely fair, and her tests are fairly easy, quizzes as well. I loved her!

Srikanth was an okay lecturer, but she tests you based on everything in her powerpoints. She grades fairly and asks fair questions though. If you come to office hours, she is very nice and will address any questions you have about the material or past tests.

She really cares about her job as a professor and a mentor. I loved being a TA for this class. That's when I realized how passionate she is about teaching and how seriously she considers her duties. All she wants is for students to truly understand the material and do well on her tests. She hates cheating and really looks out for it.

Really great professor. Learned a lot!

Dr. Srikanth is wonderful. She is very strict, but at the end of the day you know she cares. She pushes you really hard to study ahead of time, so you aren't cramming the night before the test. Her class is well organized and structured and you will learn a lot.

Best bio professor at UTD! Do not miss the chance to take her! Great lecturer and always available for question after class or during office hours. Really cares about her students.

I had Dr. Srikanth for both Bio I and Mol Cell. The way she does her mol cell class is a bit different. Not everything is on the slides so you have to go to class to do well on her tests. But if you don't skip class then her section should be an absolute breeze.

I LOVED Dr. Srikanth! She was a wonderful professor who always pushed her students to work their hardest. With that being said, there was a lot to memorize in her class but if you go to her lectures and pay attention, you'll be able to make an A without any problems. Definitely take her over Burr! 10/10

Dr. Srikanth is a great professor. She is strict in class, however, during office hours she is very nice. I never told her my name, however, she took the time to learn who I was. Her tests are very in depth and require a total understanding of the subject. You will not only have to memorize but be able to apply concepts. Work hard, attend lecture.

Great Professor!

A very interactive and lecture-dependent class; going to class really helps as slides arent as useful as Dr. Srikanths lectures. Her in class activities help a lot, although some find them intimidating. Quizzes and tests are easy; mandatory homework but not hard. Take her if you can. A really nice professor and a really fun class!

Dr. Srikanth may seem intimidating but she actually cares for her students. She's a good lecturer. Although her tests are somewhat tough, they're doable. Definitely attend class. She remembers her students and who sits where and with whom. Workshop isn't that helpful unless you have a good undergrad TA. She made it easier to make an A. Take her.

The lectures are amazing and the power points contain all the information to do well in her exams. In addition, she is available outside her office hours and conducts a very long review session before the final exam.

She is genuinely interested in the students performing well. She goes out of her way to explain difficult concepts and is available for questions after every lecture.

Dr. Srikanth is very fair and in fact helps us navigate through questions during exams. She walks around during exams answering individual student questions. She tried to help us by mentioning that there were multiple answers for some questions.

Dr. Srikanth posts all announcements about assignment due dates and everything else on elearning. She discusses her exam structure during lecture and gives a clear outline of every chapter.

Dr. Srikanth's syllabus clearly states it is tentative and she updates the syllabus as we move along. She is very clear on her expectations from us and never asks question son concepts that is not covered in class.

Dr. Srikanth cares about her students, gives amazing lectures, and is very patient about repeating concepts that are hard to understand.

She will ask questions some classes and give bonus points on tests, so don't miss class. Attendance is not mandatory but I highly recommend it as there are a ton of participation in the class, whether you want to talk or not. Super nice and funny teacher, should be an easy A if you put in a little effort.

Dr. Srikanth is always looking to bring out the best in her students. Attend class and it is an easy A

Dr. Srikanth gives awesome lectures and posts homework and class lectures ahead of time. Very reasonable class assignments that count towards exam grade. I like the depth of concepts covered in lectures.

She's the best bio 1 teacher at UTD, take her, IS THAT CLEAR?!

Do yourself a favor and take Dr. Shrikanth. She is incredibly well versed in the subject matter and will do her best to make sure every understands it. Yes, this might include questioning individuals during class. To anyone who thinks she's interrogating people, trust me she's the good cop. Since this might be read in class, Hi Dr. Shrikanth.

"You don't have to memorize. You just have to commit to memory." - Dr. Srikanth Other than that, she's actually a sensible and caring professor. Her exams are equally heavy on details and concepts. I would suggest taking her for bio 1. You don't actually have much of a choice; she's the only one teaching it.

Dr. Srikanth really knows her stuff and if you're pre-med, taking her will help A LOT for MCAT. This class has a lot of information - take it step by step but make sure you know everything and anything on her slides unless she says otherwise. She can ask specific questions on quizzes and tests. She is very helpful, caring and clear about grading.

Dr. Srikanth might seem intimidating but she's a very nice person. 10/10 would take again

Dr. Srikanth is a really good professor, & if you're pre-med then this course will be of great help. Lectures are really informative. She likes to make a lot of jokes & be prepared to be put on the spot whenever she goes around asking the class questions. In all seriousness, she may be blunt & come off intimidating but she's a really good person.

She is very specific about what she wants. Exams are based off her powerpoints. Curves at the end.

I loved Dr. Srikanth. People say you have to attend her class, but EVERYTHING she will put on the tests are just from her PowerPoints. She can be inconsistent (which is why people don't like her), but she was super sassy and I really enjoyed her class regardless. Do the weekly assignments & memorize EVERY LITTLE THING on her slides.

For an A+ (curves to around a 94) Solid prof. Go to class, everything on her slides plus what she says in class shows up on exams and quizzes (not too bad). Go to workshops especially for quizzes! Do HW on time and memorize everything. Use flashcards! Everything is tested. Very manageable tho. Take her over Burr. Will help for pre-health students.

This teacher scares me more than my mother. If she is looking around in class to call on someone DO NOT BREAK EYE CONTACT. She stares into your soul and SHE WILL KNOW if you haven't studied, she knows everyone by name and legend has it the last person who went to office hours.... never came back. Other than that great teacher 10/10 would take again

She can be a bit intense, and it is not an easy A, but if you put in the work and show up to class its really not that bad. She does everything she can to help her students and knows that a lot of people taking her class are pre-med so she structures the class around that. That being said- memorize every detail from her slides & you'll be fine

Dr. Srikanth truly got me to love biology. She can be a bit intense at times, and honestly kind of terrifying, but as long as you study and try to learn the concepts, youll go a long way and get the grade you want. AMAZING for pre-health students, definitely take over Burr. Bc of Srikanth I actually understand biology. Definitely take :)

I highly recommend Dr. Srikanth for Bio 1 over Burr, she really forces you to learn and understand the material. You definitely have to put in the effort to understand the material to apply it. Gives a few free quizzes, and curves the class in the end based on the class average. Dr. Srikanth wants her students to succeed and it really shows!

Show up to class because she goes over the slides. Don't need the textbook just memorize the ppt and you will be good for the test.

Had her for 2 classes. Her exams are very lecture heavy, and you will need to attend and take notes. Her exams require you to have a deep understanding of the content to pass. She offers EC attendance checks. While the exams are difficult, they are fair, and she is great for any premed who would like to develop great study skills. My fav professor

There are four exams, with no cumulative final. The exams are difficult but doable if you know the slides very well. Dr. Srikanth's lectures start to get a little monotone, but she tries to keep them engaging with class activities and examples. She's a solid professor. The quizzes are good practice for the exams and make sure to do the online hw.

Dr. Srikanth is the best of the best professor of Biology at UT Dallas. She is a very caring and sweet professor. She is always willing to help her students to succeed. If you want to make good grades in her class, you will need to attend the lectures and workshops. Never miss even one! Homework are due weekly. They are very beneficial to exams.

What can I say about Dr. Srikanth that hasnt Already been said about sliced bread? Theyre both phenomenal and make life much better for everybody

I had Dr. Srikanth for 3 different classes and I went from being indifferent to loving her classes. She is genuinely kind to her students and wants to see you succeed. She will definitely push you to be a better student. Attend lectures and take good notes and an A is well within reach. I wish more professors cared about students like she does.

3 HW assignments (total 7% of grade) and about 10 questions each. 3 exams for Srikanth's half of BIOL3302, each about 15 questions, most multiple choice, a couple free response. No online proctoring. Watch lecture recordings and take notes. Study slides as well, but they are a bit sparse on info. I felt like she explained more during lectures.

Dr. Srikanth is a very caring professor who is constantly worried about the well-being of her students. She has mentioned that she will curve the grades at the end and has been available to answer questions during office hours every week. She has constantly posted announcements about the week ahead and about the format of her exams.

Given the circumstances, I believe Dr. Srikanth gave her very all to shift us to online learning. I felt the exams were reflective of what we learned in class and that I had the freedom to ask her questions as I wished. She is a very open and welcoming professor and made sure I had what I needed to succeed. Definitely would recommend!

Dr. Srikanth did everything in her capacity to ensure that we as students learned every concept extremely well despite the switch to online. She is the most caring professor I have ever seen. To succeed, you must understand the powerpoints completely, attend class, and attend workshop. Following these instructions will guarantee you an A.

Taking classes during the pandemic came with many uncertainties, but Dr. Srikanth responded to all my questions immediately and made the transition onto online learning very easy to follow. Theres also a huge curve at the end of the semester which I was so thankful for. Would highly recommend taking her, one of the best professors at UTD

Had a hard time adjusting to online learning but once all fell in place it became a lot easier. Still a wonderful professor that cares about her students, you could tell at times the online sem took a toll on her a bit. Adjusted level of content in order to lessen burden on students during pandemic, pay attention to what she lectures on!

OK Heres the jiff. shes a good professor and gives a lot of examples. her tests are mainly application so try to learn everything more than just memorizing. she gives partial credit and everything is taught. PAY ATTENTION TO EXAMPLES

Professor Srikanth is very nice and caring for her students. She has very clear lectures and lecture slides which her tests and quizzes are based on. You for sure have to work hard, but its easy when she makes it so interesting.

Dr. Srikanth is one of the most caring professors that I have had. She genuinely checks in on us before each lecture and takes the time to talk to us. Quizzes are directly off the lecture. The textbook is a useful tool for exam study. Cengage is required for purchase.

Dr. Srikanth is actually such an angel. She is super understanding, and actually wants you to succeed. Try to understand the material rather than memorizing in order to get an A+ . Seriously tho this woman is a gem please take her, she worries about her students and gives her 110 percent.

Dr. Srikanth is honestly such an amazing professor, She genuinely wants her students to learn and succeed, and she also tries her best to make sure we're doing okay. Though de-densification ended, she was kind enough to continue recording her lectures and allow virtual attendance as well. Would recommend her 100% over any other bio professor.

Great professor, explains things thoroughly. If you have trouble following her then you're in for a hard time with the rest of the bio department at UTD. Content is very manageable and you dont have to use the textbook at all. She comes in clutch for biochem b/c she makes you memorize relevant info for that class+ good for MCAT.

Everyone loves her. I thought she was alright. Definitely attend her lectures. That was a BIG point of hers this fall. You literally don't need the textbook, besides for homework, because everything comes from her lectures and slides.

I get where some of the negative comments come from, but looking back (esp. as a premed), I'm SO glad I took Dr. Srikanth. I had to work HARD in her class, but it definitely paid off. Dr. Srikanth really challenged us, and I'm glad she did. I learned so much after taking bio 1 with her, and I will definitely look to take a class with her again.

She is the best option for genetics. If you study her lectures and understand the problems that she discusses in lecture, you will do well. For the hwk and online assignments, the book is your friend. She is accessible by email, office hours, and after class. Attend the review sessions for chances for extra credit.

Dr. Srikanth is a godsend and stands out amongst her peers at UTD. She teaches extremely well, taking her time with lectures. She is strict but fair; nothing unexpected shows on the exam. Take good notes during her lectures, as these will help you study. Never imagined making an A in Genetics; yet here we are. wish she taught all my classes.

Professor Srikanth may seem a bit intimidating at times, but she is very caring and wants us all to succeed. She works really hard to provide us with very interesting, informative lectures. We have weekly assignments and attendance is mandatory on quiz/test days but it is all in the syllabus in advance. Class is content heavy so lots of studying!!

Srikanth is very knowledgeable. She initially can come off as unapproachable, but she genuinely cares about you doing well. I went to her office hours, and she would take the time to explain concepts. Her tests are multiple choice and FRQ. You will do great in the class if you study the lectures well!

Dr.Srikanth gives very passionate lectures, and it is very easy to understand the content. However, I recommend recording her lectures because her powerpoints are mostly diagrams and graphs. Understanding the content is essential for doing well in this class.

I love Dr. Srikanth! She can be intimidating at times but she cares about her students and the class is manageable. She teaches beyond the basic syllabus and wants you to succeed in upper level biology classes. At the beginning, I felt very overwhelmed but her warnings are a bit exaggerated, she just wants you to be prepared!

Dr Srikanth is definitely one of my favorite professors at UTD; her lectures are clear and easy to understand even with difficult topics. The class isn't too easy but her exams/quizzes are fair. As a lecturer, she's wonderful and it's clear she truly cares about her students. She does cold call students, but it keeps you on track.

Dr. Srikanth can be a little intimidating, but is actually very caring. Her quizzes and exams are not bad so long as you understand all the concepts and are able to memorize details. Study hard and pay attention in lecture/take good notes and you'll be fine.

I love Dr. Srikanth!! I was intimidated by the class at first but she genuinely cares about each of her students and makes them feel so seen. You have to put in work for this class but it pays off for future classes and you really do learn and understand the material in depth. Take her!! You won't regret it.

She was overall good, it is just really hard to make her change anything in the grade book. She makes us memorize stuff that is more than required, which is a good thing for later courses. She is also really funny.

Basically have to memorize all the slides to do good in the class. Test questions are pretty straightforward forward and she curves the class at the end. 4 tests, 10 in-person quizzes, and homework on Cengage. You can skip class if you are good at memorizing slides.

Very tough. MEMORIZE SLIDES! Some questions also come from lectures, so write down something she says that isn't on the slides. Really challenged you so you get prepared for the future, but unknown curve at the end to help not negatively impact GPA. IMO, quizzes were harder than exams, so don't get too discouraged after messing up quizzes.

catches a lot of flack for being rude or curt but she really isn't all that bad. definitely has a tough love approach and can be intimidating but she knows her stuff and can teach well. also pretty forgiving with late homework

Take her for bio if you want to learn! Her lectures are really amazing and it's helpful to write down what she says, especially when you go back to study. Make sure to ask upperclassmen who did well for advice :)

I am seeing a lot of bad reviews recently about Srikanth, but I honestly think shes great. Her class is very straightforward to study for (good lecture slides) and she makes the class fun. She really cares about the students and wants everyone to learn. I would 100% take her again.

She plays starship in class

Srikanth is blunt but definitely cares for her students. May go over by a few mins but gets her lessons done. The comments abt her spending 20 mins to lecture was after one class got caught cheating lol. She's very available by email and office hours, and its clear what is upcoming for the week. I would take her again, just study and you'll be fine

Definitely better than most science teachers. You can self-teach the class besides mandatory attendance days where there are quizzes or team activities. My main gripe against her is that she "does too much" in terms of being passive aggressive, overly strict on some days, and blaming students when there are technical issues with her online quiz.

While she can be blunt at times, Dr. Srikanth explains the important concepts in each chapter very well. You can self-study using the slides, but going to class will only benefit you as she adds some important notes to the slides during the lecture and talks about some things which can account for bonus points on the exams. Revise the concepts!

I think she did a good job. Quiz protocol was changed mid semester due to people cheating, which is fair. Exam question counts also changed so grades weren't as consistent. Class is half memorization. Be sure to be able to apply your knowledge on quizzes and tests as it isn't fully memorization. Pretty big curve at the end so don't worry too much.

Professor Srikanth is a really good professor, as she really delves into the Biology content and connects it to the real-world. The key to do well in this class is to go over the slides in full detail and study the chapters in the textbook. If you have any questions, ask the professor during office hours.

I highly recommend taking genetics with Dr. Srikanth during summer. She condenses the most difficult concepts and teaches them in a direct manner. I advise to attend all workshops, all lectures, and do all the homework. This along with reviewing the slides will aid in memory recall and prepare you best for exams. Attendance and review is key here.

She has a tough love approach but her lectures are great, you'll learn and remember so much even after you've finished with her class. Exams aren't too bad and all you need to study are her slides.

Be respectful, she does not fall for bs excuses so be honest. Very funny during lectures and a straightforward person so its never a pain to explain situations to her. Class itself is just bio so just memorize and you'll ace it.

94 was an A+ my semester, so clearly a super easy grader. Her lectures are awkward, but she doesn't test in stuff not covered. There's a google drive with her multiple choice test banks. Overall a good experience, content was easy, hw was easy, tests were particular.

Dr. Srikanth is awesome! Shes caring and funny, also her exams are easy and shes understanding with deadlines and offers extra credit.

Dr. Srikanth is a great biology professor. I would recommend her for biology 1.

She's ok in my opinion. The quizzes and exams are easy as long as you study efficiently, but your main study source should be her slides. However she's funny and her mood can change from calm to sarcastic to angry, and she gives us advice about how to live life. She's very strict about being late and will call you to the front.

Very caring prof but also very strict about putting in the work. All of the content is in the slides but there's so much content that you need to put in lots of effort to make a good grade. Specific days for attendance and several dropped quizzes and hw. She will call you out in class if you are late or not paying attention. Overall a great teacher

She's a good/caring professor. Her lectures are straightforward. Sometimes she'll get into an inspirational mood and gets upset if students don't watch lecture videos she posts. Frequent quizzes and mandatory attendance. Will call you out if you walk in late or talk during class. Study a well/use your resources and the exams/quizzes will be easy.

Took her for Bio 1, Genetics, and now Cell Mol. Definitely go to workshops for her half, she gets FRQs from there. Take notes on everything she says, and study the slides 3-4 days prior to exam. Study with a friend if you can. Exams were online, and in person. Overall, pretty good lecturer, and was more lenient with upperclassmen being late.

Content is hard, but she tries to simplify as much as possible. A very passive-aggressive professor. She genuinely cares about her students, but if you do things that normally makes a professor upset, like show up to class late or talk while she's lecturing, she will call you out.

The class isn't too difficult, in part because of how good she is at explaining the content, in part the way the class is graded, and a secret third thing. You can genuinely learn a lot in this class, but you get out of it what you put into it. Srikanth really does cares about the students, so she'll always try to help them whenever possible