Elisabeth Ciletti - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Elisabeth Ciletti

Department: Biology

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took her class over summer 2018. Go to class bc she tells you what is on the exam, but you have to read the book since her notes are not sufficient enough to cover what she puts on her exams. Exams are multiple choice with a free response. There is extra credit which is helpful. Study for the lab practical. Class not hard if you put in the work.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took her during the summer & she is the most chill prof I had in PCC. She hints you most of the things that comes up in the exam and gives you few extra credit points for doing posters. Her exams are not too difficult but for our class, ppl did not perform well for the practical exam so watch out on that. Very clear on grading and fun to talk to

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very clear on what she expects from you when you take the class. Took her during the winter and it was easier than taking it during the fall or spring. Her lectures are good, but reading the book on top of just reading the lecture notes really helps you understand what shes talking about. Tests werent too bad, but you should still study for them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Pay attention to what she stresses in lectures-it will most likely be a free response question. Her powerpoint slides is all you need to ace her exams. Also for those of you who like to sit back and let your group members do all the lab work, good luck. You will fail the lab practical. Offers some extra credit-15 points or so out of like 650 total.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NUTRITION11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not clear on instructions. Doesn't review her own modules, i emailed asking for clarification many times and she didn't know what i was talking about. She seemed to get annoyed that i emailed her with questions. Instructions are too vague.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Pros - okay lecture - Instructions are clear Cons - does not give partial credit even if you just made a small mistake. Like, missing a required underline will miss your 2 points rather than just 1. - she is bias (in my opinion) - very little extra credit point given. - Exams can be tough

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I do not recommend you this professor if you are Bio major. In my opinion, her lectures are way too vague and simple. She only uses PowerPoint to teach which is limited interaction with students. If you want to understand biology, I think you shouldn't take her but if you just learn by heart, everything will be fine. Most of tests based on note.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A10C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I enjoyed her class for 10A. All of the information needed for exams were on the powerpoint (plus a little reading from textbook). Labs were somewhat difficult but nothing you can't handle. 10C was more relaxed. Just watched videos and answer questions on your own. The exams for 10A are multiple choice + short answer. 10C exam is just short answer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She gives clear lecture but when it comes to lab, I do not know what really she wants to see on lab notebook. I did everything she said and when she grades my labbook, she deducts points for something she never mentioned about. I have met many lab professors. Whether they were easy or hard, at least they graded only things that they mentioned

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Ciletti is a real gem of PCC. She is inspirational, caring and funny. Tests are based mostly on her lectures so don't skip classes. I wish she teaches bio 10b too.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO10C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Ciletti is awesome! The exams are based off heavily from the lectures, so take good notes and pay attention! There are points associated to each class meeting, so you can't miss class. Dr. Ciletti's lectures are very interesting, and she's funny. There is a poster presentation, 3 exams, and a final. As long as you read, you're fine!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 32094
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved this class!She is one of the best professors Ive ever met. I'm a Bio major and she would be an excellent mentor! Very approachable. Her lectures were amazing! You wont get bored. She gives a lot of extra credit! So student shouldn't have any reason to fail her class. Must participate, attend class, do not miss any labs and STUDY HARD.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I really like the way she lectures. It keeps me awake all the time. Her notes are simplified so well that an ESL student like me can understand and remember pretty easily. Try to learn the notes carefully and read the book just a little bit for the parts that you don't understand clearly in her notes, and you will get an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Amazing teacher, she's very clear during lecture and lab. She goes off of PowerPoint slides but doesn't only read off of them, she expands on them. The second exam I thought was the most difficult and personally the book helped me better understand cellular respiration. She gives a fair amt. of extra credit. And personally I thought she was funny.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL10A10C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Bio 10A: She will lecture on everything you need to know. Her powerpoint notes are written herself and worded exactly as her exams. If you memorize every slide you WILL get an A. If you are new to Biology, READ THE BOOK. (910 rating) Bio 10C: Not as good for this class. No lecture, self-study required, sometimes too vague on what to study.(710)

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO10C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took this professor for 10C in Fall 12, I was recommended by one of my friends, it was definitely a bad recommendation, the class was so hard, there were multiple correct answers, but only her way was correct. Take someone else if you can, or go another CC.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's changed since Gen. Bio. Crams test material days before exam, notes are unrelated to tests. Miss 15 mins of lab and you get a zero. Broad essay questions. Better have a AP bio background. Get off the titanic before it sinks! Take my advice!!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AMAZING PROF!! She makes the test a few days before and will only test on what she taught. pay close attention to her lectures, she hints/tells you essay questions she will ask on the test. if you listen, no need for the book! she explains excellently. she lets you watch films for extra credit. fieldtrip=free points! she's funny and very helpful!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent Prof. Teaches the material & tests you on the material she teaches. Took her class instead of the studio type classes because I wanted to learn about Biology & prepare for medical school. Highly recommended for DAT & MCAT preparation. If you come to class to get the big picture & then read the book for details you will be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you know nothing about biology, expect a damn challenge! Expect to read the book to learn, or if you are lucky, you will find online lectures that will help you understand DETAILS. Her lectures are VERY broad. People that will score perfect on her exams are the ones who already know this. She's not one to learn details from.