Lynne Arneson - American University, Washington, DC

Professor: Lynne Arneson

Department: Biology

College: American University, Washington, DC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PUBH115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Friendly and approachable, makes a definite effort to ask student how they're doing outside of class. Some material is tough, but it's very straightforward. Readings are often interesting, but long and only brought up for 5 min/class. Lab component is graded fairly toughly, especially if you aren't extremely familiar with science/lab concepts.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PUBH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She calls students as she sees them. If you don't care about her class or put in the effort, you probably won't do well. The course is intriguing: World War Z as the closest thing to a textbook. She wants everyone to do well but knows that some people are just taking it for the GenEd. Don't take this class if you aren't interested.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PUBH115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The good: Very enthusiastic teacher who knows her stuff. Lectures are comprehensive. The bad: Grading is very inconsistent. You can't really adjust your answers because one person will get it right with that answer and the other gets it wrong. Also, not the easiest person to talk to. She's there, but she's kind of dodgy about questions.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PUBH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you put effort in during class and work hard on the homework, she cares a lot about her students. She wants to see her students succeed and loves her field.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Arneson is very enthusiastic. However, she was told by administration that, over the years, she's been too lenient on grades, so she graded our class harshly and without remorse. She gave me an 80 on an essay with no comments or marks. Her grading is completely arbitrary.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GNED150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

her tests seem like they're easy for the most part, but sometimes you get your test back (with zero feedback) and receive a significantly lower grade than you anticipated (and deserved). The class is pretty boring as well.. Just reads powerpoints

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GNED150080UC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty enthusiastic teacher but reads off powerpoints. Can be rude about office hours.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GNED150080UC
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Enthusiastic teacher. Can be rude about office hours. Reads off powerpoints. Tests are relatively easy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's really active, and is very passionate about the material. Her tests are pretty easy as long as you read the power points. Going to class is definitely optional.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO541
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. A makes immunology, an extremely tricky subject, not only fun but clear as well. she knows her stuff pretty well and her tests are extremely fair, not necessarily easy. all questions will come from her pp slides, no surprises. the nicest teacher you will ever have. she makes immuno super fun.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO541
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor and really helps you understand the material. Immunology is tricky, but she really makes it as easy to understand as is possible.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO541
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is extremely helpful and engaging. Always is open to questions and presents the material very clearly. It's not an easy class, but a grad level biology class is not for the student who's looking for an easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Arneson makes the material as interesting as possible. It is a General Biology class though, so that can be difficult to make interesting. She is a very fair teacher. The exams test your knowledge, but they are not impossible. She is very easy to get in contact with and very willing to help students. Great class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is great! The class is interesting, and her excitement in the subject matter is contagious. She is fair and lets you know what to expect on the exams, and there are no surprises.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• 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:

Awesome professor! Hard subject matter, but she was knowledgeable and extremely willing to help. Made this class fun.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a quality professor. Arneson is to the point, effective, doesn't waste any of your time in class. Exams are fair, knowledge-based, nothing more. Recommend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She wants you to get excited about Bio, but knows it isn't going to happen. After all, this is BIO-100 -- if you cared about the subject, you'd be in BIO-110. She knows that, and knows you know. So she just makes everything super easy so you can pass this GenEd and move on. Overall, it's like pulling off a Band-Aid. Hurts a little, but good for you

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's an easy class, she's really helpful if you are struggling in the class. She tries to make it fun, but the content is just dull. She doesn't require class attendance, easy gen ed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO300
• 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 professor for those interested in learning cell biology.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This class is extremely difficult; however, all you really have to do to get an A in this class is know her powerpoint lectures very well while using the text for clarification. I studied 15-30 hrs/test. For those that did poorly on this test: realize that bio at AU is a breeze compared to most other universities, med school, and grad school.