I thought Victoria McCurdy was a great teacher who was willing to explain the concepts if you didn't understand them. I took this class to fill my unspecified biology area and loved it. It got harder as the semester went on, but that is expected when you dig deep into genetics. I would definitely take her again if I got the chance. Very nice lady.

With having never taken bio before I already expected the worst, however, her class is not that bad. She literally provides for you everything, fill in the blank notes and study guide questions that she provides solutions to and plus you don't even need your book! To get a good grade make sure you know the study guide key and understand your notes

I took her for immunology & human genetics. She is easy to understand but she does tend to just read her notes. It is not essential to go to class if you are willing to put in the extra work to study. She gives study guides that are good indicators of the test. She is willing to help but don't expect specific answers about what will be on the tests

the little freshman in this class are extremely disrespectful. they watch netflix leave 15 minutes early, talk while she's lecturing. like seriously if u are reading this and you are like ' woah i do that. ' then you should really think about what ur doing in college because u don't seem grown enough to handle it.

I wouldn't say Dr. McCurdy's class was a breeze, but her tests were very fair and I always knew exactly what to study. She posts the slides with fill-in-the-blanks that you can write in during the lecture. She also posted study guides for each chapter along with the answers. Study, go to class, you'll come out with a high A. Don't, and you won't.

A very likable, straightforward professor. No textbook, everything you need is in her slides. Like someone else said the class isn't just a breeze but if you take advantage of the study questions you will do well. They are very representative of the test material. She gladly goes over anything with you and helps you understand. Would take again!

I took mccurdy for bio 1 over the summer and this was the easiest class I took! her tests were exactly like the study guide. I definitely would take her again if I could

Great teacher! Gives two options of a study guide for EVERY exam! Tests Aren't hard, just basic biology! Literally taught until days before delivering her baby! She's the best

I honestly loved Dr. McCurdy. I found this class extremely easy, I made a 100 on the first exam. The way I studied was going through the lecture slides and then reading the study guide that she posted. In class she will tell you what she wants you to know and what she doesn't want you to know. Just pay attention in class, she is a great teacher.

Had her for Bio I. She gives no homework and the text book is not required. All of the materials she uses for her tests and on her slides (she posts an outline of the slides) and on the study guides that she makes. On tests you get 5 drop questions which makes it possible for you to score over 100. She is also easily accessible after class.

Her lectures are quite boring although she gives study guides that are practically the test which makes it hard to fail. Somehow a lot of students fail her class and I think that is just due to poor time management and not studying. I attend all her lectures, take my notes, and study. I have an A.

I sat on my phone every day in class and still got an A. I made flashcards of the study guides she posted online and the info on the study guides was exactly what was on the tests. Attendance is not a grade. Four tests, and a comprehensive final that can be used as a drop grade. Tests were worth 80% of the final grade, lab was 20%. No homework.

She is a very nice woman and is accessible outside class. She is willing to listen and help you if you are not understanding the material well enough. She posts an outline of the slides online and goes over them in class but does add extra samples in class. There are 5 bonus points on each test and if you know the material then you will do well.

I took Dr. McCurdy for Biology 1. The course is divided by 4 test (each worth 20%) and the lab quizzes (which together are worth 20% of your final grade). I never read the textbook but I did attend class. She provides handouts online of the notes so its simply fill in the blank- super easy, If you study for the test you should be fine.

Taken for Human Genetics & Immunology: Based on reports from her past students I've talked with, she has improved her teaching style a lot in a short time. She really knows her material now and does not just read off of the slides anymore. If you plan to study medicine at MSU, a semester with Dr. McCurdy is a must. P.S. She is Welsh, not Scottish

Shes very straightforward and will tell what you do and dont need to know for the tests. Dr. McCurdy provides study guides for every single chapter and also works some examples and drawings furing class to make the material easier to understand. In regards to your average, what you see is what you get. P.S., she is English, not Scottish or Welsh.

She is quiet so sit near the front or you might not be able to hear her. The Irish lady can be boring at times but she's passionate about the subject. Class is easy, just use the study guides she posts online. Some test questions could be considered tricky but it's just memorization. Do recommend her.

Dr. McCurdy is a gem! I took her for Human Genetics and Immunology, both of which are extremely incredible classes to take at MSU. She doesn't just read off the slides like every other biology professor at State, but instead explains each concept thoroughly and includes great examples. She provides study guides which help tremendously. Take her!

One of the best bio teachers in my opinion. Just had her for immunology and human genetics. She is so sweet and enthusiastic about the material which truly helps bc honestly genetics sucks. She also takes the time to throughly explain things and provides plenty of class outlines and study guides for the chapters. Study those and you'll pass.

Dr. McCurdy is easily one of the most understanding and helpful professors I have ever met. Her tests are very fair to the material and her lessons are purposefully simplified without losing accuracy so as to help her students. Her lectures can be a bit tedious but she is quick to answer a question and explain as much as she needs to. Truly kind.

She is a very good biology professor! She is very lecture heavy, but she posts the powerpoints online. She also provides study questions/guides with the answers for each chapter discussed in class. She usually does some bonus questions during a lecture for the next exam as well. Would recommend!

Her study guides are just like her tests. Shes great, has a fun accent, and is so kind!

She is hard to understand but other than that really good teacher

Professor McCurdy is the best! This class has a SI when it is not needed at all but you HAVE TO STUDY! She post study guides & I studied those, attended class, & passed with an A. Notes are taken every class which are fill in & she post them online. She also gives bonus questions throughout the slides so make sure to attend! 10/10 would recommend!

I absoultely LOVED Mrs. McCurdy! She makes biology interesting and cares about her students. She has a cool accent and is willing to explain things if you dont understand. Loved this class.

There is no homework and the only quizzes to worry about is in lab

I've had Dr. McCurdy for two classes now and will have her again in the summer. Participation is important if you miss 25% of classes you get dropped a letter grade. I barely even have to focus at lecture because she teaches so clearly everything clicks quickly. Then I just study the study guides she posts and get an easy A every test.

I walked into bio being very concerned about the material, but after understanding how she tests after the first exam, the rest of the course became fairly easy to study for. Great teacher, great person.

4 test, optional final. Miss 25% of her lectures you get knocked a letter grade. Power points and also gives study questions and answers.

Miss 25% of class and your grade is dropped down a letter grade. I had a few pre-med friends make B's. I did not find it to be very difficult myself but I took Genetics before taking this.

She can be quiet but she is very passionate about the subject. Be warned she has an Irish accent but I never had trouble understanding her. There are also plenty of quizlets based around her notes to study from. The labs can be boring but the lab quizzes can be pretty easy.

One of the best bio professors here. Accessible outside of class and very willing to answer any questions.

McCurdy is very good at lecturing and obviously very knowledgable. She also gives extra credit if you show up to class. Just don't talk while she's lecturing or she'll call you out.

She really cares about what she teaches, and she makes biology very interesting for a non-major.

Dr. McCurdy made Biology interesting for this non-major. Her accent doesn't make anything hard to understand, and she posts the notes online before the lecture. If you read the notes and pay attention in class you'll be just fine.

McCurdy was a decent teacher... Her accent is really interesting to listen to. Honestly if you pay attention during the harder slides you will get an easy A. If they offer SI sessions go to that and get the study guide, it's pretty much the test word for word. **DONT BUY THE TEXT BOOK**

If you're a freshman, or even just have to take a BIO class, Professor McCurdy is probably the best choice. She teaches and tests from her powerpoints/lectures. You can tell she really cares about the subject. Her accent is also A1. Make sure to use the fill in the blank study guides she provides.

Really great teacher. Lectures are thorough and clear. She gives fill-in-the blank guided notes as well as study guides with answers.

Listen in the lectures and do the study guides, and you'll be fine. Only graded by the 4 tests and the lab grade but there are some bonus opportunities on the test. Overall a pretty easy class if you're willing to study in advance and put in the work.

Gives study guides for every chapter and the test questions often come off of the covered material on those study guides. Reads off slides but slides have blanks to make you pay attention. Good teacher and her tests arent too bad.

Dr. McCurdy gives study guides for every chapter that are very helpful. You only have tests no homework but she does offer extra credit that helps. Shes very accessible outside of class.

Professor Mccurdy does study guides for each chapter and although it's a lot, definitely do them (she also gives out her own answer keys to them)! There are a good bit of questions on the tests that are very similar to those on the study guides. She gives some extra credit as well so definitely do that as well.

Human Genetics was not a difficult class, but it was made easier by Dr. McCurdys teaching a resources she offered to her students. The study guides were the majority of the tests, and gave extra credit each test.

Dr. McCurdy is a wonderful professor! Her notes are fill-in-the-blank. Let me repeat. Fill. In. The. Blank. Do the study guides, actually study (go through all your notes, rewrite them, read them aloud, etc.) and you will pass with a high grade. Also, try to sit closer to the front in the lecture hall; it helps your concentration. Awesome teacher.

McCurdy is by far the best professor for bio. Her lectures may be boring but as long as you do the study questions or just study the notes the tests are not hard at all.

Lectures are super long and can be boring at time, but shes very passionate about the topic. There were just 4 exams, no final. tests are okay but DEFINITELY study! she posts note outlines to canvas so you have to go to lectures to fill in the blanks

Immunology clicked for me and I didn't have many issues, but others struggled. Very few assignments, failing one is bad, even a low B on one makes an A difficult. No extra credit/penalty for attendance/anything else. 4 40 q tests (including final) all weighted equally. Make sure you can understand and answer her outline/study guide questions.

I really likes her teaching. She post the notes online so I always found it helpful to print, or use my ipad and write on the slides. Tests are straight from the test. She sometimes can be a little confused but overall she is a good teacher. The only grades you receive are tests and one or two extra credit assignments

Great professor but the subject in itself is hard or at least can be if you're not prepared. The grade is based on four grades which are the exam grades. The first three are regular exams but exam four is the final. The final is not cumulative which is definitely a plus.

Dr. McCurdy is an efficient lecturer who clearly explains content. She also has a fun accent that made lectures more entertaining. The tests are straight forward, and as long as you understand the details of material outlined on the slides, you will pass. There were two extra credit assignments offered throughout the semester that were helpful.

Human Genetics isn't an easy class by any means, but she gives study guides that tell you what you need to know for the test. Study those, and you can make an A in the class. She has an optional homework grade that can only be used to help you out. The lectures are hard to pay attention to, but she's nice.

Immunology is a pretty tough class but the study guides are extremely helpful. An A is possible, but you'll have to work for it. There's an optional homework grade and 4 tests. No cumulative final or extra credit.

Great teacher that is very passionate about what she teaches. Lectures can get boring, but she gives a lot of useful info. 4 tests that aren't hard as long as you study the outlines. Tests are worth 95% of your lecture grade, but your lab grade is balanced out with your lecture grade. Online labs are easy, just follow the steps and you'll get 100%.

Professor McCurdy was a good professor. I took her for Biology I and it is just a tough subject. If you attend the SI sessions, take notes on her outlines, and DO THE STUDY GUIDES, you will have an A or B. It takes time and effort but it is do-able. Definitely the recommended bio 1 teacher.

Professor McCurdy is very knowledgeable and passionate about a subject that does not invoke the same feeling in most her her students. I took the class for credit, and after the first two weeks maybe attended 0-1 out of 2 class meetings per week, the homework and labs are braindead easy, just use the quizlets and test outlines and you'll get a B.

If you have to take BIO 1. Take McCurdy. She knows what she's talking about, doesn't get sidetracked, and easy to understand even with her accent. She gives SO MUCH extra credit and gives study guides for each chapter. If you do the study guides, go to SI sessions, and study, you will easily have an A.

Dr. McCurdy is the best BIO 1 teacher at MSU. She posts study guides (with answers) that reflect exactly what she expects you to know for the tests. The final is not cumulative, and she works hard to make sure students understand the material. She does have an accent, but you can clearly understand her. Do the study guides and go to SI!!

She reads directly from the slides and posts them online, so lectures can get boring. She gives extra credit and study guides! The final is not cumulative. She was great for BIO 1! Very straightforward. She does not round grades though. Attendance is not mandatory! She gives an online textbook, but it is only used for the extra credit.

So all she does is read from the slides BUT she does post not only all her slides on canvas but she also posts study questions and answers for every chapter. The final isn't cumulative and is just test 4 and she offered 3 super easy extra credit assignments. Should you go to class yea probably but it could be sooooo much worse.

She was awesome! Her tests were easy and she gave extra credit! Would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Very caring professor, tests are the biggest part of the class but if you use quizlet to study you will be fine

I had McCurdy Fall 2023 for Bio 1. Your grade only comes from the tests, final, lab grade, and extra credit assignments. Her tests are very easy, especially if you pay attention in lab. Study the power points, because the test questions are almost identical to the information on the slides. SI is a good resource if you're struggling!

I went to class a total of maybe 6 times and made almost an A in the class. As long as you do the study guide before tests and make sure you study and also do the homework you'll be good. She cares about her students. I would take her again 100%

Just study for the tests and do the online assignments and you'll be fine. Lots of quizlets available online. Beware, while animal bio is really easy, it is a misleading course name and it is actually more human biology than anything else.

It is incredibly hard to fail animal bio. I attended exactly one lecture ever, decided I didn't want to go anymore, and still made an A. I studied the night before the tests and never made below an 85. Just do the labs and study the test reviews/powerpoints and you will be fine.

Very easy class. I had an online lab, take the in person class with the online lab. Exams are made up of SI sessions and homework questions. Attendance wasn't counted for lectures. Easy A

McCurdy's Bio 1 class is straightforward - focus on the slides and study guides, and you'll do well. The tests are easy if you put in the effort. unstuck study was a lifesaver for extra practice!

I had Mccurdy for human genetics and immunology and I really liked her. She has 4 exams that are 45 questions all weighed the same and then some sort of optional homework that can only benefit your grade. Her study guides are very helpful for the exams. You have to put in the work but I mainly studied the study guides and made As in both classes.

Dr. McCurdy was great for Animal Bio. Your grade primarily comes from the exams. She posts a study checklist of all the items you need to know. The homework and labs are easy. Just study the checklist and do the online assignments, and you can pass with a A or B easily.

Super super sweet, but your grade is based on your tests. Great professor, but you need to study. There's extra credit, but it doesn't help much in the long run. She is very willing to help and caring.

Overall, this professor is very lecture heavy!!! However the SI reviews are the best and help a lot. I recommend using all her provided study guides and stay on top of assignments. Attendance wasn't required but highly recommend going to lectures. Tests are like 50 questions and mainly multiple questions and all associated to what lectures covered.