Ellen Baker - Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Professor: Ellen Baker

Department: Life Science

College: Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BOT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Proffesor Baker is a very nice teacher and very knowledgeable about her subject. She has no patience for lazy students so dont take her if you can't put in the effort. Getting an A is very manageable but you will have to work hard. Tests are not easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO3INTRO
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Baker is an amazing teacher with a wealth of knowledge. I loved her class but honestly hated the quizzes and exams. They were not difficult as they were right from the book but if you have a busy schedule and don't have time to commit to the reading you will be sadly disappointed in the outcome. She does grade on a curve which makes grade better

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO23
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

GOODLUCK ...

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BOTANY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baker is nice teacher. YET, she is expecting us to know everything she've taught and it is not easy. Well, maybe cuz English is my second language?But many of my classmates are not getting really,really good grades. "Study hard!" That was all I heard from her when I asked for a tip for getting a good grade. Really? I tried so hard.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BOTANY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Three noncumulative tests (you can choose to drop one). Lab journal matters a lot; it may get you to pass the class if you fail all the tests (which more than half the class did). For the first test, read textbook. Second and third, I don't know what went on. Attend lectures for info, labs for attendance. Unorganized, independent work required.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1229
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a more unorganized class. Didn't go by any syllabus, gives questions on tests that she breezes through in lectures, my classmates and I often didn't even remember learning about some of them. gets irritated if you don't understand concepts. aside from this, she treats us like a kindergarten class. horrible professor!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BOTANY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She treats the non majors class as if it's a major's course and mixes your class up with her other classes. expect to see questions you never covered on your tests! extremely unorganized. I learned more from a 15 minute youtube video then her class on plant life cycles.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Baker is a really nice lady with deep interest in what she's teaching. A bit unorganized but as long as you're not, no big deal. I don't understand why people said she is rude and not helpful at all. She tries to answer every ques we asked. ppt+lab manual+read textbook gives me an A. It's possible, so stop whinning & just go study. good luck!:)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BOT0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very comprehensible instructor, though some say she does not make herself clear, but those were the ones undisciplined and unprepared before taking this course. Showing up taking notes everyday is already a B-.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BOT1236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A sweet lady who loves her subject but is tired of/firm with slackers. Relies on power points; will upload the pp's online. A good-hearted person but a so-so teacher: doesn't do reviews before exams, syllabus was useless; I ended up finding other sources to help me prep for exams. Grades on a curve. Work HARD, take notes in class & you'll get an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BOT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's awesome! Lectures are really interactive and she makes a point to relate what we are learning to what occurs in "real life". She's definitely not a push over, so if you're not attending lecture or lab and don't show any effort she will not cut you slack. I really enjoyed this class, she's made a lot more fun in comparison to previous years.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BOT1235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very confusing class. She makes the subject more difficult than it needs to be. She has no syllabus, and is very disorganized. Labs are mostly busy work, you'll be drawing microscope slides. Tests are random, she gives no study guide, no real indication of what will be on it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Bio 3 during the winter. Relied heavily on the textbook but was clear with exams and how to revise. Gave credit for attendance which was good, so make sure you turn up everyday.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Baker manages to cover the textbook material in depth during her lectures, and she is very clear (in communicating the lesson effectively, and in terms of speaking coherently). Her exams are difficult because she challenges you, by requiring you to draw upon knowledge from the class to "problem solve". You must study very thoroughly to do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She maybe ok but definitely not bio 23. She does opposite of everything she tells you. You better not ask her any question cause in the first day of class she said "we promote independent study. So do not come to me to ask questions unless you have thorough proof that you studied and cannot answer the question after that." ridicious.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO3
• 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:

Incredible teacher but can seem tough until you get to know her. Loved her

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you need to take bio 23 you have no choice, be prepared though shes rude in pointless emails. Spends more time telling students what not to do then teaching. Forget asking her any question. Test are not from the book or lecture. Unorganized and forgetful. Just hang in there till Dr.Nichols

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BOT1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why people say her class is difficult. She challenges you, but it is not impossible. She gives the sections that will be on the test. So, as long as you go to class (don't miss class!) and study the material, you will do fine. My average test scores was 82 and still managed to get an A- cos of attendance and lab participation

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is TOUGH! She expects a lot and really doesn't explain anything. The book doesn't reach the detail she expects of her students either so the material can be frustrating. Don't even think about using any electronic devices, or being late. Haven't figured out how to get the A, but study hard, read everything, and good luck

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yes, Dr. Baker is very hard and yes, she can be very difficult at times. She can even be completely rude in pointless emails. However, I learned to love her teaching style. She challenges her students to figure out problems on their own and not to simply rely on the knowledge of their professor. Hard? Hell yes, but also a very good professor.