3.4

Zaineb Al-Dahwi

Biology - The University of Texas at El Paso

3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
61%
Would Retake
116
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3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

61%

Would Retake

116

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What Students Say

This class in one word Horrible because she was annoying and exams required a good amount of studying to do will but at least she used phrases straight from the book and didn't change the wording but that, however, did require reading the book

BIO2313 - 2.0 rating

Al Dahwi is very passionate about her teachings, and knows the book verbatim

BIO2311 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

30%

Textbook Required

25%

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Reviews (116)
5.0
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BIOL1306
Jul 13, 2010

love biology, loved the teacher, bless her heart she made it soooo easy, it was almost criminal but i learned alot thanks to her!!

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BIO1306
Jul 25, 2010

Speanking as a Biology major, I can honestly say the person below me is a total liar. I agree she was a very nice lady, however she had a very thick accent. As far as exams go, they covered large amounts of material and required alot of memorization. You must study alot for this class in order to get an A.

3.0
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BIO2111
Oct 7, 2010

She definitely was NOT easy! However, she did give us an opportunity or two to raise our grades, and was consistently fair. She was usually pretty gruff with us, but still likable.

4.0
1.0
BIOL2311
Apr 22, 2011

Great professor, but she is prone to having at least weekly outrages. Sometimes, it's about people talking. Sometimes, it's about quality of presentations. She seriously needs to have her health checked out. She probably has major hypertension. She is also paranoid. The class, however, was great. I learned a lot of material in this course.

5.0
5.0
BIO2113
Apr 25, 2011

Best professor I have ever had as far as helping make sure her students understand the material. She is also more than fair when it comes to exams and grading, she is very helpful. As a biology major if there is a class she teaches I will most definitely be taking it!

3.0
2.0
ANAT2311
Aug 22, 2011

very easy class, the exams cover ONLY what she goes over in class, so make sure you take good notes. if you read your textbook and understand the material you will do fine in this class. She does yell at the class almost one every week though.

2.0
2.0
ANP1
Aug 31, 2011

I did not like her teaching style. She only goes of picture slides. She has 4 tests and 1 final(comprehensive),and one group project. I didnt attend class often because I could not understand her. If you are able to study on your own you will do fine. I made a B and all I did was read over the material covered on the study guides!

5.0
3.0
BIOL2313
Aug 23, 2012

Will always help those who wish to be helped. She is very passionate about her subject and is always available to those who want to learn.

5.0
2.0
BIOLBIOL
Oct 2, 2012

Dr. Al-Dawhi is such a sweetheart! Though her lectures can be a little boring sometimes. I took Mammaliam phys over the summer. She gives you a review and lets you know what pages you really need to read, exams are clear and easy, if you study.

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BIO2313
Dec 31, 2012

You must really study in order to receive A. She lectures directly out of the textbook. She really knows what she is talking about.

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BIO2311
Grade: A-
Aug 16, 2013

Dr. Al Dhawi is a great instructor. She makes learning Anatomy very easy. Se gives 4 tests and now, an non comprehensive final. As long as you pay attention in class and write down what she lectures, fast, you will be ok. Her exams cover exactly what she goes over in class, no confusion or trick questions. She is the best A/P instructor at UTEP.

1.0
4.0
BIOL2311
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2013

I took this professor because I thought she was going to be a good teacher, however you can never understand her lectures and that class was extremely boring. Half of the class she spends yelling and lecturing us about being bad students. Tests are easy if you study ON YOUR OWN. I only went to class like 7 times and I got a high B. Don't take her.

4.0
3.0
BIOL2113
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2013

Dr. Al Dawhi is an excellent professor. She only tests you on what is covered in lecture. The week before the test, she gives a detailed outline on what pages and paragraphs from the book that will be on the test. If you failing, you aren't going to lecture or reading. She also adjusts grades if she makes an error. She is challenging but fair.

5.0
3.0
BIOL2311
Aug 20, 2014

Professor Al-Dahwi puts her students first. She stresses that we should learn the material, rather than memorize, to help those going into Bio/Nursing careers. Her tests are only over what she covers in class and gives open book tests, though do not rely on that too heavily. She repeats material constantly, but that only helps reinforce the info.

3.0
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BIOLOGY2313
Nov 9, 2014

For this class you can pass as long as you read the book. Her lectures are confusing most of the time and sometimes I cannot understand what she is saying because the class is very big and she doesn't like to use the microphone. She likes to yell at people sometimes mainly the ones who are talking or who try to leave early. Takes attendance.

3.0
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BIO2311
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2014

Hard to understand. She lectures from the book like she has that thing memorized. We were in an auditorium and any time she was asked to use the mic she would throw a fit. Didn't give any reviews. Our first exam was open book. Don't let that fool you. The rest were extremely difficult because she likes to reword and trick you on questions. Boring.

1.0
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2313
Grade: C-
Dec 11, 2014

Do not take her! Pretty hard class, you need to read and memorize every word of the freaking book in order to pass this class. She gives pretty bad reviews for the exam; she only gives the page numbers that you need to read from the book but sometimes its almost the whole chapter. She gives waaaaaay to much material.

4.0
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ZOO4380
Jan 12, 2015

She is so knowledgeable. She basically know everything from the book and explains it simply. You could just read the book if you wanted and it would easily translate into the tests. To study just read the textbook and all will be fine. She did assign an extra credit project to our class.

2.0
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2311
Grade: C
May 22, 2015

Very knowledgeable lady, but the class is so hard. She pretty much reads directly from the book so attendance isn't mandatory at all, kids were showing up for exams only and still passed. Tends to spend a lot of time yelling at students for being late or waking out of class. Would absolutely not take this professor again.

4.0
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BIOL4388
May 28, 2015

Al-Dahwi is very impressive, she teaches with all the info in her mind. And when you read the book, its exactly what she says in class, so you really don't need it if you cant get it. Her tests are easy if you read and study, and take good notes, she is very nice and helpful during office hours, I respect her very much.

2.0
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13346
Grade: C+
Jul 8, 2015

I wouldn't take her again! Tests a tricky and hard. She knows her material so well she uses that as an advantage to come close to failing one if she could. Not structured. No power point to help with lecture or reviews for test. Don't take her.

4.0
4.0
BIOL2311
Aug 11, 2015

I enjoyed Dr. Al-Dahwi's anatomy 1 & 2 classes. Her classes are tough but you will be able to pass them. Her tests get harder every time, but she does open book and take home tests sometimes.

3.0
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BIOL2313
Grade: C+
Aug 17, 2015

She gives 4 tests and 1 non comprehensive final. She may drop your lowest test score, give one open book test, and allow one take home test. All the questions on the test are taken directly from the book and her tests are extremely specific to the point that you may end up having to to memorize 1 to 2 chapters word for word.

4.0
4.0
ZOOL4380
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2015

It is possible to pass the class! I took Vertebrate Physiology but it was more like an A&P course. She will give an outline of sections in the book covered on the test. She wants her students to pass. Do the extra credit project, take notes and READ! Tests are multiple choice, gives 1 take home and she drops the lowest grade. Not the easiest but ok

5.0
1.0
BIOL2113
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2015

She tells you what's going to be on the test in lectures, if you pay attention you'll pass

5.0
3.0
2311
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2015

She is very passionate. She wants students to pass and understand. Ask questions! She likes when students participate. Her lectures are very detailed, she really really prepares you. I took her for Anatomy one, and I am going to take her for anatomy two.

5.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2016

She is an AMAZING PROFESSOR. I took A&P 1 and 2 concurrently fall 2014. I have to say had I not learned my A&P as well as I did with her I would not have passed Pathophysiology with an A. UTEP needs more teachers like her. She cares about students learning. If youre heading into nursing school actually learn! this is the foundation forpatho&medsurg

4.0
3.0
BIOL2113
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2016

Dr. Al Dahwi might be the best lecturer I've ever experienced in over 100 credit hours. She is extremely organized and truly cares about her students succeeding. Take some time to understand her accent, sit in the front, and you will learn a ton. Grades are based on exams only, no homework or papers. I feel lucky to have taken her class.

5.0
4.0
BIO2111
Feb 12, 2016

Dr. Al-Dahwi can be a bit intimidating however if you put forth the effort and show her that you are ready to learn she is very helpful. She tries her absolute best to make the material clear to the students. Every lecture in her class was a great one and very informative. Very respectful to her students I would definitely love to see more like her

4.0
4.0
BIO2311
Grade: B
Jun 3, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Al Dahwi's lectures are engaging, but often are plagued by her excessive ranting about disrespectful students. Dr. Al Dahwi is very passionate about her teachings, and knows the book verbatim. She is a tough grader, and her tests are tricky if you do not pay close attention. She gives gives percentage (%) points in extra credit, so do it ASAP.

5.0
1.0
BIOL2311
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2016
Would take again

SHe is not that hard to understand. Never read the book, just went to class every day. If you use the study guides, they are the questions to the tests/quizzes. Very nice lady. Easy A

4.0
3.0
BIOL2311
Grade: B
Aug 22, 2016
Would take again

In class notes! At the end of her class you won't be able to feel your hand. The lectures are every class except test days, but they tend to be interesting and she keeps you focused. The accent took a few classes to get used to. Exams are easy if you study, hard if you don't - and she tends to do at least one open book exam.

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Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIO2311
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi is a very nice professor and she is all about respect. Her tests are not hard if you take good notes and read the book. There are 5 tests and she drops the lowest and one is usually open book. She is super smart and if you go to her class with an open mind, you will do fine. Take her in summer though! It is a lot easier!!

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Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO2311
Grade: A+
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi is a great professor. She pretty much knows the book by heart and makes the content easy during the lectures. She speaks fasts so your hand may end up a bit cramped but she also repeats herself so you have time to write. She makes the exams as easy as they can be + gives you an outline for the test that reduces what you have to study

5.0
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ANAT2311
Nov 23, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Al Dahwi really knows her material and knows the book as if she wrote it herself. Her lectures were always amazing although some students might find them long and boring. Her exams are straight forward nothing tricky about them and she gives you an outline 1 week prior to the exam. Easy A class if you study the outline and go over your notes.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
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BIO2313
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

She is an amazing Professor. She cares alot about her students, but she expects her students to be completely respectful. READ. If you're a slow learner, read ahead of the lecture so you can ask questions later. She has multiple choice in her exams as well as a portion of true and false. True & false can be tricky so know your stuff.

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Caring
4.0
4.0
ANP1
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi stands in front of the class and speaks from memory. She doesn't use power points. You just have to start writing and keep up. She does follow the sections of the book in order though. She uses figures and diagrams too. She does give an outline of which book sections to study before each test though. If you study, you will make an A.

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5.0
4.0
BIO2113
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

really hard tests. gives outlines the class before the exam. 5 exams; she drops the lowest grade. Heavy accent but extremely nice and truly cares about her students. no assignments, no hw. just study and read snd learn your material. first test was an open book, after that, its just your knowledge that will save you. only extra credit is long paper

Respected
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3.0
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BIO2111
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

5 exams &drops one that isn't the final. Her exams are tough but she is caring and makes exams doable as long as you try hard. You do learn but study a week in advance &study only what she goes over in class &skip rest of chapter. This is why it's important to go to class. She does go on rants about students not being respectful. Doable A w effort

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4.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi is an excellent professor. I highly, highly recommend taking her if you get the chance. You do have 4 exams and a final worth 20% of your grade. She does drop the lowest test grade, with the exception of the final. I enjoyed her class and highly recommend her to anyone.

Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

Very intelligent Prof., her exams are hard so read before going to class and pay close attention to her lectures.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
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2.0
2.0
BIO1306
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

She is a very quirky professor. Honestly, you can skip class if you read and study well on your own, although, if you do so don't expect mercy from her. She hates that people skip class.

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3.0
4.0
BIO2311
Grade: A
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Be prepared to read. Her exams are challenging but if you read the sections multiple times you should be fine. I had to study for this class. If you're going to leave class early just don't bother showing up, she gets very upset and it ruins the lecture for the other students. It's obvious she cares about her students so don't take advantage!!!

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3.0
5.0
BIO2311
Grade: C-
Jun 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi is a great proffesor, she is very intelligent but her class is really hard. She doesn't use powerpoints, instead she will put a picture on her computer and start talking continously. You'll have to take notes, understand, and listen to what she is saying at the same time. If you can't do this, DON'T TAKE HER!

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LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: C+
Sep 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hard to understand, does random rants if something upsets her. If you have your book out next to you follow with the lecture. Exams are multiple choice and t/f

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1.0
3.0
BIO2311
Oct 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I was very disappointed in this class. Dr. Al-Dahwi is hard to understand, doesn't give any sort of study material (no ppts, no handouts, pure lecture), and she goes on extensive (and irrelevant) rants during class. Take time to study/learn on your own because lectures are not much help at all. I wish UTEP offered a more engaging A&P class.

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5.0
5.0
BIO2311
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2017
Would take again

The class is very straight forward. If you take notes, read the book and study exams will be a piece of cake. If you don't do that, exams will be very tough because in anatomy you either know it or you don't. No curve and so it is not an easy A and you will have to earn which ever grade you want.

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4.0
4.0
BIO2111
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Al-dawhi cares about her students and wants you to learn. Her grading is solely on exams. As long as you use the review she gives and studies those chapters you should be able to pass. Her tests are easy if you memorize the material as stated in the book. She does drop one test grade. And be sure to take your book for the first exam you can use it.

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Caring
3.0
5.0
BIO2111
Jan 31, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi is a very meticulous person, very polite, and extremely smart. She doesn't use any powerpoints or anything else, her lectures are from everything she knows, which is very thorough. If there are people just talking in the class, she will call them out, so do your best to pay attention. First exam is open book. Read the book for the exam

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5.0
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BIO2313
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2018
Would take again

I think I was one of the few students who enjoyed going to Al-Dahwi's lectures. She teaches only through lecture and with figures, so it is important to take notes and read the chapter. Every chapter I would create my own outline using the notes and book, this is what helped me get an A. Her tests are half multiple choice and half true/false.

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1.0
4.0
BIOL2313
Grade: B
May 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Good lectures. Grade based off only exams. Few students manage to find her previous exams & are the only ones who get As. She is NOT understanding. I could not make an exam cause I had to bury my grandma & showed her proof & she did not accept this and accused me of lying. I showed effort to learn & she was still very disrespectful. AVOID HER!

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4.0
5.0
BIO2313
Grade: A
May 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Two classes with this lady was too much. she knew her stuff but exams did require studying (even if you had previous exams) because exams were not identical so about 50% of exam was new so studying was a requirement. With studying from the book (By that I mean reading the sections as much as you can) an A is possible but I didn't enjoy any lecture.

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4.0
4.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A
May 21, 2018
Would take again

Al-Dahwi is a walking encyclopedia of anatomy knowledge. Her lectures are a supplement to the chapters and her test questions come directly from the book. Most people don't show up to class but I encourage it because she expands on hard concepts. My only issue is that she rants when people get up in the middle of class. You will work for your grade

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2.0
5.0
BIO2313
Grade: B
May 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class in one word Horrible because she was annoying and exams required a good amount of studying to do will but at least she used phrases straight from the book and didn't change the wording but that, however, did require reading the book. Oh and exam one is an open book so that is an easy 100 and after that its on your own. Good Luck

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1.0
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BIO2313
Grade: B+
Jun 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

When it came to testing these exams were the hardest thing ever. She knows the book by heart and she expects you to do it as well. HER LECTURES ARE BORING but if you manage to stay awake you will end up learning something. She is a very strict professor and feels offended when someone tries to leave the classroom. Overall, great teacher. HARD.

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2.0
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BIO2111
Grade: B
Nov 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

No doubt that Dr. Al -dahwi is a knowledge instructor. However , her method of teaching is horrible . Being a current nursing student I felt like I wasnt able to grasp all the A and P being in her class . Which now has let me to struggle in my current classes . So I encourage yall to have a really good understanding of everything !

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3.0
4.0
ANP1
Grade: B+
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's very knowledgeable, knows the book by memory. Unfortunately she expectes you to remeber all the little details, her tests will sometimes contain the same word as an answer choice but with different spelling. Her accent is thick, and the extra credit is ludicrous. You need book for the A. You're graded on 4 exams only, there's one drop.

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5.0
5.0
BIO2313
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

She is helpful if you don't understand something and is quick at responding to emails. Her lectures can be a bit boring but if you take good notes and read the book you should be fine on the exams. Your grade is based on 5 exams and the lowest is dropped. The exams can be difficult but they're based on the book so reading it helps a lot.

LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2018
Would take again

This class isn't hard but you do have to work for your grade. She does not assign homework and her final is not accumulative but the only grades you have is your exams (she gives reviews). You can easily pass this class by not showing up and just reading the book. Does not have power points so you have to take notes on what she's verbally saying.

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4.0
4.0
BIO21111
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Your entire grade is based solely on the exams. She drops your lowest. If you attend class youll do great. If you decide not to go, make sure to get the outlines from a classmate before each exam. Dont talk. Be specific when asking questions. If you take advantage of your office hours, make sure its for a legitimate reason.

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3.0
4.0
BIOL2311
Jan 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She knows her anatomy very well. Her lectures are so boring. She will just talk the entire class period. She knows the book by memory. Honestly if you read the book you will be fine. If you skip make sure you get the outline from one of the classmates. She drops your lowest test grade except the final. No homework. Your grade will be based on exams

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2.0
4.0
BIO2311
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I am actually very disappointed with this class, I felt like no matter how many times I read the chapter, how many times I studied and did not miss class, the more nervous I get about the upcoming exams, I literally get sick to my stomach. If students somehow manage to stay awake, they could end up learning something.

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Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO2113
Grade: B+
May 13, 2019
Would take again

She is knowledgeable and sometimes strict but it is not as bad as it may seem. You just need to study for the exams and you will be good. Drops the lowest test grade. She's passionate in her teaching and everything is from the book.

1.0
4.0
BIO2311
Grade: C+
May 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Majority of class falls asleep. She refuses to use blackboard to update grades and takes a month to grade exams. Our grade is based on exams, and yet we are unable to know our grade before the drop date. Becomes increasingly angry when students take pictures of the screen. Some students refuse to show to class and she spends the beginning of class

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Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
BIO2311
May 28, 2019
Would take again

Class has 4/5 exams + the final (final is not dropped) and she drops your lowest exam, you can use your textbook on the first exam. All the exam questions are from the book so make sure you read.

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1.0
2.0
BIOL2311
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

There's 4 exams (drops lowest) + final. 30 multiple choice + 10 T/F. First exam is open book. She lectures the whole time, basically recites the book. Doesn't use PP unless to show figures. Doesn't use Blackboard. You don't get your exam grade back until the next exam. Thinks she's God's Gift to the World. Don't go to class. Read the book.

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1.0
5.0
BIO2311
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Al-Dawi thinks she's on top of the world. Often, I found myself to be back in a high school setting due to her screaming at the class just because people had to leave lecture early, or because someone simply sneezed. Dr. Al-Dawi's lectures are literally her reciting the whole BOOK. if its a pre-req DONT Take her.

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Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO2311
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

this class ruined my 4.0; i am a straight A student this is the only class i have gotten anything lower than that. Her lectures are boring and long. Grade is based on 4 exams; you take 5 but she drops one. They are hard and her lectures make it more hard. Don't rely on past test she changes them for ever single class she has now. DON'T TAKE HER.

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1.0
2.0
BIOL2311
Grade: B
Jan 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. I took this course my last semester as one of my undergrad credits and I wish I hadn't. She stops class at least 6 times a week to lecture students about using an eBook, phones, whispering etc. Furthermore, she's very rude and unprofessional; cried in class, yelled at students, and is extremely closed minded.

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5.0
3.0
BIO2111
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2020
Would take again

Not sure what all the salt is about below. I took her last semester and she called people out for being disruptive. In. Her. Own. Lecture. That being said, yes, you definitely do need to read. You are responsible for your own GPA here since it's purely exams only. Her exam questions are straight-forward if you took good textbook notes. Good luck.

5.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2020
Would take again

There's lots of overexaggerating in these reviews. She'd pause lecture to tell talking/disruptive students to stop and suggest leaving since attendance is not taken. That's it. She doesn't care if you're on your phone so long as you're silent. Her exams are straightforward and an outline is given one week before the exams. Doesn't use blackboard.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
BIO2311
Apr 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Honestly a lot of the reviews are kind of exaggerated. She wont yell or get mad as long as you dont disrupt the class. I never attended class because the way she taught wasnt for me. Your whole grade is based on 4 exams (lowest is dropped) and a final. As long as you read carefully and take notes you should be able to get an A in the class.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BIOL2311
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are her just reciting the book and it seems like she is talking to a wall. The only thins that are graded are your tests (one is dropped) and a final. Just study and read the book and youll pass. No need to go to lectures unless that is your learning style. Also her Extra credit is insane and not even worth doing.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO2311
Jul 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She doesnt upload grades on Blackboard. Your exams are basically what makes/breaks you. Its the only thing she grades you on, you wont know whether youre passing/failing til the end of the semester. Professor doesnt care about students, very selfish. Hardly makes sense and is very confusing and unclear.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO2313
Nov 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

A total capital B had a glitch in the system with one of the exams and she couldn't take it off even when I had all the evidence to proof my innocence. Said if she couldn't take it off for the rest of the students she wouldn't do it for me. The logic. Wouldn't recommend boring as hell and hard to pass if you don't regurgitate the book.

5.0
1.0
BIO2113
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2020
Would take again

You do have to read and an A is doable if you put in the effort. Exams can be tricky but gives you two attempts per exam and gives you 24 hours to complete it. Her PowerPoint lectures can be lengthy are repetitive the chapter readings which is helpful in memorizing information

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO2311
Mar 12, 2021
Would take again

Dr. A is a great prof! The class is straight forward and not too difficult if you put in the work.

Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO2111
Grade: A
May 12, 2021
Would take again

I had her for anatomy lab, and the TA for this class was amazing. Overall this course is based on activities from the textbook, and some can require extra research and work. The midterm and final for this class cover in-depth topics from the textbook, so make sure to study the textbook and some of the activities that may not be featured in it.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A+
May 24, 2021
Would take again

In order to pass her exams, you must watch her lectures. She provided powerpoints with recorded audio and was easily accessible. Respondus lockdown with camera during her exams and she drops the lowest exam grade, excluding the final. Would recommend taking her.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2021
Would take again

The course is test heavy, but the lectures and provided notes should be enough to help pass the class. Overall, I learned a great deal.

Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIOL2111
Grade: B
Jul 29, 2021
Would take again

Well, I did not meet Dr. A since this was an online lab. I took this class in the spring since my previous anatomy grade at EPCC was a D, so I had to retake it. The TA was flexible with me since I lost a loved one. Do not make the mistake to fall behind, because it can be an easy A! Stay on track and you should be good.

Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
BIO2313
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Class is straight forward. Grade based on 4 tests (1 is dropped), plus final. No extra credit opportunities, but the tests aren't hard as long as you study. She notifies you of any syllabus changes. I must admit her lectures aren't very engaging, but they get the job done. I prefer to just read the textbook as that is what the tests are based on.

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Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIOL2313
Grade: C+
Nov 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible class. Dont bother attending just read the book, lecture is extremely boring anyways. Complains half the time during lecture about people leaving the class early. Shes always Late to class. Exams are very hard. Very narrow minded and not helpful.

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Test heavy
2.0
1.0
BIO2111
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2021
Would take again

I never got to meet the professor since the lab is run by the TA. I did not learn anything in the lab. The quizzes didn't require lockdown and you can find the answers on quizlet. The final also didn't require lockdown. The lab was mostly just a waste of time and had no real value. Just show up, do the activity, do the quizzes and you pass.

Group projects
4.0
1.0
BIOL2113
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

This lab was an easy A! taught by a TA, which makes studying and listening to lectures really easy. The quizzes and exams were simple, and only ten questions which are based on common sense over the topic. This class also is beneficial for understanding the actual anatomy 2 class.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
4.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

Al-Dahwi is a fantastic professor that cares about her students. She makes you work for your grade but also makes it very easy to get an A as long as you attend her lectures and read the chapter. In all of her lectures, she discusses and states what will be on the exam. She is a little hard to understand especially when she is talking fast though.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
1.0
BIO2311
Jan 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

The book is mandatory, it's easier to just know what pages are needed to be studied & then you can find a way to learn the information. She does have an accent that is a little hard to understand. She will repeat certain information that is what you should learn more about. The slides aren't much help other that the figures.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
2311
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 22, 2022

DONOTTAKETHISPROFESSOR!!! take a better professor, she's not open to talk about grades & just blames it on u. I talked to her in private it about my grade & she basically said I don't take good notes & study which is why I'm failing. Her lectures are heavy on you since she has an accent & makes it harder to understand what she is sayin. AVOIDTAKING

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
BIO2313
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Easy to fall behind if you don't go to class since she doesn't use PPs, but you'll be okay if you read the textbook. Lectures are amazing and detailed. She seems really tough at first, but extremally encouraging and knows anatomy can be a hard subject for some. First exam is open book, you it lets you get a good feel of what to expect.

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Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
BIO2113
Grade: A
May 11, 2022

The lab is run by the TA, so this rating is more for her. The labs were easy, homework was from textbook, and quizzes were easy too. she gave many extra credit opportunities and let us work as a group for assignments. she provided study guides for every exam. basically for the lab, just hope for a good TA

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Group projects
3.0
4.0
2313
Grade: B
May 11, 2022

class consists of 4 exams+final and the lowest is dropped. her lectures come straight from the textbook. so if you follow the outline she gives you should be fine and don't have to attend lecture. the first exam is open book and the rest don't require lockdown.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
2311
Grade: C+
May 15, 2022

Professor Al-Dahwi was one of the worst professors I have ever had! There are no assignments, and your grade is based on tests, she does drop the lowest grade at the end of the semester but overall a test should never determine your ability to do good in a class. I personally do not RECOMMEND anyone taking this professor.

4.0
2.0
BIO2111
Grade: A
May 19, 2022

Easy lab, and you do not have to attend all of them. Homework assignments are extremely long and hard to navigate with the textbook provided. The TA did not give clear instructions for assignments, but other than that, it was an easy class. You will not know your grade until the end of the term.

2.0
4.0
2311
Grade: B+
May 25, 2022

Lab is more hard than the class. Unfortunately I had gotten a TA who is very blunt/rude when it comes to grading. I needed 1 point for a better grade but the TA was very rude/blunt. When the quiz 2 comes just lie and say you have COVID and she'll replace it with the grade of quiz 1 (easier) which some of my lab mates did and gotten an A in the lab.

Tough grader
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Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Lectures are very thorough and informative. A little bit hard to understand at times due to her accent but not too bad. Grade depends only on tests and the final, but your lowest test grade is dropped. Lectures not mandatory to attend but will help you understand the information better, overall would recommend.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
1.0
BIO2113
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022

Taught by TA Dayu Shittu. Did not teach, just posted powerpoints. When we would ask him questions he did not know what to tell us, not helpful. Your grade is fairly balanced with assignments and quizzes, but overall would not recommend.

Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
2313
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Al Dawhi is a good professor; she is very well-informed concerning human anatomy/physiology. She is also fair and tries to make the material covered understandable if there is a topic that is a little confusing. There is no homework, grades are based on exams. Just understand the material covered in the book/ lecture.

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Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
2313
Grade: A-
Jan 13, 2023
Would take again

Read carefully and thoroughly. Grades are based only on exams. Lectures are important for nursing but not for the exams. She'll lecture for an hour on one topic for there to only be one question about it on the exam. Follow the book instead. Toward the end she kindly helped us with extra credit. Do not slack off or procrastinate.

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Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2023

Al-Dahwi was an amazing professor that was very knowledgable about the world of anatomy. You are only graded by 3 exams (one of which is dropped) and a final. Thankfully, exams are not cumulative, but they require dreadful memorisation. I recommend recording her lectures and memorising everything she says, since she likes to skip pages in book.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
BIO2313
Grade: A
May 17, 2023
Would take again

you're only graded on 3 exams & a final. she's very knowledgable on a&p1&2 however her lectures can get a little hard to focus in, she just stands in one spot and recites the book word for word with a heavy accent and smokers voice. just focus on reading the book word for word for the tests & ull be fine.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
1.0
BIO2111
Grade: A+
May 17, 2023

It really depends on who your TA is, but overall the lab is very easy and clear to understand. The midterm was the toughest exam from all of them. The review sheets are pretty extensive and take up to 2 hours. Lectures are good with basic but thorough information.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
BIOL2313
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi wasn't that bad, if you need more explanations or help she will. The lectures can be boring because she literally reads of the book word by word, but she would explain everything clearer. It consists of 5 exams, and she drops the lowest. 3 of the exams are take home and the other 2 are in class so it's not too bad.

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Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BIO2113
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

The lab depends on who your TA is, mine was Kylie Rezendes. She was super nice and flexible, the homework and assignments were straight to the point. The exams and quizzes weren't too bad either, just study from the lecture and homework and you'll be fine.

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Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIOL2111
Grade: A+
Apr 15, 2024
Would take again

The book is a little tough for this course but the teacher makes it as easy as possible. She's a great teacher but the book isn't the best.

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
BIO2111
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

My TA was Anthony, he was amazing! Very understanding and lenient. He let us choose if we presented or did a 50 question midterm/final. We were able to choose the topic for the Final. There isn't much work but the in person assignments are fun! Most of them are games.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BIOL2111
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2024
Would take again

Had Calum as TA over summer course, he was really funny with his dry humor. Easy class, grading is a bit tough on quizzes but nothing hard with studying.

Hilarious
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
BIO2111
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

The labs are fun and easy with a lenient TA. The midterm is tough, but the review sheets are helpful. Lectures cover the basics well. Homework can be tricky without clear instructions, but using Unstuck study alongside the textbook can really save time.

2.0
4.0
BIOL2111
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025

Anat 1 lab required too much time, money, and mental capacity for a 1 credit class. My TA Vanessa Navarro seemed often bothered when anyone asked for help claiming we didn't read instructions even if we did. Would read ppts in less than 10 mins and butcher a lot of vocabulary which is essential for anatomy. Just teach yourself instead.

So many papers
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
2311
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Al Dahwi is honestly a great professor. Her exams are open book and she drops one exam grade. She does have pop quizzes as an incentive to study and show up to class. You can tell she cares.

Inspirational
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO2311
Grade: A-
May 7, 2025
Would take again

This class isn't hard, but it isn't super easy either. You do have to take really good notes and read the book to understand all the topics. The book is super expensive, so try renting or finding a free online version. There is no HW, only quizzes and exams. Dr. Al-Dahwi is very understanding and tries to make the class as easy as she can.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
ANAT2311
Grade: A
May 8, 2025
Would take again

This class was just average honestly. The instructor does drop one exam, but the lectures were long and boring. It's difficult to take notes when she talks too fast because there are no notes on PowerPoint slides to copy down.

Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
BIO2113
Grade: A
May 16, 2025
Would take again

The class was boring, but very easy to pass. Her exams were open book, so just copy the question in AI and done. She drops your lowest exam grade

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Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BIO2113
Grade: A+
May 20, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Al-Dahwi genuinely cares about her students and wants to give you the best grade possible. I enjoyed her lectures and learned a lot. I found it easier to follow the lecture alongside the book to fully grasp what she was saying, but if you have the right mindset and patience, you will learn so much and get an A in the class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
BIO2313
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

An amazing & kind professor, a true professional in her field. She cares deeply about each and every student. everything in the test and quizzes are material she goes over in lecture and in the textbook. Does not trick students on quizzes and is straight up in her material. Downside: this class is full of rude undergraduates so sit in the front.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO2111
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Fairly easy, just show up and do what you need to do!

Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
2313
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025

Worst professor ever. She was rude to everyone and lectures were mostly one slide long with her talking in her heavy accent for every second of the 80 minute lecture. The class was very easy to pass however.

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