Elizabeth McPartlan - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Elizabeth McPartlan

Department: Biology

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor McPartlan is a nice teacher but she gets moody especially when you arrive to lab late. She is very accessible even outside office hours. However, I would not recommend people that are not good at multiple choice tests to take her (her tests are super hard, take her if you are up for a challenge i guess?)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall really great prof that I learned a lot from! HOWEVER her exams are quite difficult, as she expects you to know the material inside and out. If English isn't your first language, you might find the wording on her tests to be quite tricky. She responds to emails quickly and is really approachable during her office hours. Would recommend!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just awful. Tests are super hard, she gets really moody, especially if people come late. If you don't do well on the tests (which are impossible!!) your grade is destroyed, which destroys your GPA since it's 6 credits. Super unhelpful. Over 1/3 of my class dropped. Bio majors beware, don't take her!!! Nice person, terrible teacher.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO6C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All you need to do is record all the lectures to pass this class. Her exams are just based on her lectures, not the book. Her tests are ridiculous, all the questions asked are open to interpretation and you have to argue to get the points back. She is also rude to students

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice professor and explains the materials clearly. I never read the textbook. Go to her lecture and jot down the things she talks about on the ppt. Remember to do the online homework that it really helps you to understand deeply of certain topics. Exams are hard and tricky. Stick to the questions on the study guide and you will pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 6A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No need to read textbook to get an A. I hate to study until I join her class. She's really inspirational, and makes you want to study hard. The first test n two lab exams really easy, so try to nail it for an A. Just let you know in the class you're supposed to dissect animals. It'd be fine if you won't do it, but it's my most precious memory.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 6A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As a person she is super sweet and amazing. Her lectures are amazing and you will learn a lot. BUT, her tests are the most difficult tests I have taken in my life. I think the SAT and ACT were easier. She uses a lot of trick questions/ d. all of the above or E. only A & B type questions. If you're not a good test taker like me, don't take her.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 6A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best Bio teachers in De Anza! I love her. She's very caring and so clear in her lectures. She always tries her best to break down hard concepts and makes sure you understand. Exams can be a bit difficult but not too bad. Gives lots of chances for extra credits. Too bad she does not teach Bio 6B. Take her and you won't regret it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 6A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Wonderful professor and she is very passionate. You will work hard for an A and she will do her best to be accessible outside of class and online. There is a lot small online quizzes to complete and you have to be sure to check what is due daily. Overall I would recommend her if you really want to learn bio.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL6A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. She gives clear lectures. Examples are given in forms of analogies for the more difficult topics. Print her lab manual because a lot of work will be done within it. She offers extra credit thru mastering bio and curves the exams by 1 point. Lecture exams are difficult, but lab exams are more straight forward and easier.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McPartlan was an amazing teacher. Her lectures really showed you how much she enjoyed biology. Tests are very tricky but if you study beforehand, there should only be one clear answer. Time constraints are not the problem for her exams, you either know the answer or you don't. STUDY. Take her if you want to learn; not an "easy A."

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO6AC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best biology professor I've EVER taken! She is so passionate about what she does. She knows the material so she'll be able to help you with any questions you can possibly come up with. She truly cares about her students but if you don't work hard, you'll have a hard time during her multiple choice tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is super passionate when she teaches. She tries her hardest to make sure the class understands the material instead of just memorizing it. She's very helpful especially when you ask her questions personally. Her tests are hard and requires you to really understand the material to ace it. Study hard & you'll be fine. She's sweet & funny too!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are heavy. You really have to know every single thing of what you're studying and know them precisely to do well in her exams. But she will help you. She's accessible outside of class and is willing to help you. Her personality is just straight up amazing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Let's be clear it's a 6 unit class (Most math were 5 or less) so treat it like one, u'll do good. She is the best you can ask for if you are willing to work and learn something. She's passionate about the subject, lectures are well structured, clear and funny. Exams are multiple choices but based heavily on understanding rather memory

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is great and loves what she teaches, which makes it so much easier to understand. Her exams are tough because you need to know the material really well to be able to answer her questions. There are many little points online, so don't miss those! Her tests are difficult, but they just prepare you for the following biology classes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO6C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a professor so passionate about her students! She genuinely cares for each student. Her lectures are organized and extremely helpful. I rarely ever referred to the textbook. Her tests can be tough, but as long as you put in the work and listen to her lectures, you'll get an A!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO6C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's true, her tests are tricky. Great teacher though, and great person. She comes off as super sweet, and she is, but beware- she is no pushover! Lectures and labs are fun. Be prepared to be told off for sleeping/talking in class (rightly so).

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor McPartlan is the best of the best Biol teachers at De Anza. Her lecture is well organized and super clear, which is really helpful for tests. Her lab is fun and fair. There is no lab report, but her lab exam is hard. Her tests are tough and TRICKY, but if you are Biol major and really want to have knowledge, take her! Highly recommend!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO6A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her homework and quizzes were hard. You REALLY have to put in the work to pass this class. You can't slack this class, and expect to pass. Shes the type to make tests/quizzes/hw extremely hard AND TRICKY because she wants us to earn it. Its a little unfair for students who aren't good with tests, but if you take this class seriously then take it.