Shelly Penrod - Lone Star College (all), Houston, TX

Professor: Shelly Penrod

Department: Science

College: Lone Star College (all), Houston, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1408
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class wasn't easy. But professor Penrod is very understanding teacher. There are quizzes everyday, but they are only 11 questions and are super easy. She goes over the quiz before we take the quiz so you'll be fine. And she drops your lowest exam grade(if the final exam grade is better) and 3 quizzes & lab reports. So she's very lenient.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You HAVE to work for your grade, but she provides so many resources to help AND she'll work with you to understand coursework. Labs are fun and informational, and lecture is good. Always try to show up to lecture/lab: there's a quiz in lecture over previous lab and if you aren't there for lab you don't get credit (she drops 3 quiz and lab grades)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1408
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I genuinely enjoyed her class. She has 4 test with around 70 multiple choice and 2 free response. All her test are straight from lecture so make sure to pay attention. Plus she has study mates online that really do help . The labs are easy and fun and her final has 160 questions. All you have to do is pay attention and study and you'll do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO1408
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her for 1406 & 1408 and she's super nice. her lectures are a bit long but they're very interesting. there are 2 parts multiple choice which consist of 70-80 questions along with short answer. she tells you what's going to be on the short answer so don't freak out and there's bonus questions. her lab quizzes is literally the lab report

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• 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:

One of the best professors I've ever had. Very organized, very caring, very smart. Do your job and you'll be great. Really, no matter how dumb you think you are, you'll understand her lectures. It was a heavy summer class, but definitely worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1407
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is one of my favorite classes I have taken. The tests come from her lecture outlines and the lab practicals are not too difficult as long as you study the CD included in the lab manual. She offers up to 3 points of extra credit towards your final grade with the unit scavenger hunts. I was able to make close to a 100 thanks to the extra credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A very easy and caring professor! You can tell she is passionate about what she teaches and will gladly help you if you have any questions. She is lenient grader on lab reports. Make sure you study for lab practicals and the tests, it'll be hard to pass if you wing it. As long as you study and ask her for help, this class should an easy(ish) A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO1408
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!!! Fast grader

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Study for lab practical and lecture exams together! I got all A's in lab practical and tests, I only got 1 B on the first test. Go to class because she gives you some short answer questions she will ask on the exam. 85 multiple choice, 15 fill in the blank, and 5 bonus questions!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1407
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an amazing professor. Took her during the summer and it was great. Best decision ever. She has extra credit. She wants to see that you understand the material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1406
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Penrod for BIOL 1406 and 1407 both with labs during the summer. We spent almost every day of the summer together, and it was great. She is a very caring teacher and will work with you through almost anything. She wants you to get an A and gives a lot of extra credit. She is a little unorganized, but she is funny and very knowledgeable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1408
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ver y clear on her expectations and assignment goals. PowerPoints were fun, relevant to how students view things, and educational. She often told the class a short story of how biology topics applied to life. No homework, study the power points and specific handouts she mentions during class and you'll do great on tests. Textbook is not necessary.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO1406
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just study and you can make A. MasteringMyBiology is very helpful, and you should take advantage of it to learn. Note that you have quite a lot of knowledge to cover, but it's normal to biology, isn't it? Prof. Penrod is very good and patient. If there is anything makes you confused, don't hesitate to ask her, either face-to-face or email.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1406
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's really is a good Professor and she is always clear with everything. But we do a lot of quizzes, and exams are difficult if you don't study. Overall if you do all your work and do well on the exams, you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO14061407
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Penrod is an amazing lady, with great teaching skills. she give out power points and her test comes from the power points. she also has a lot of extra credits. all you need is study the power point and you are fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1407
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This woman loves Biology and you'll know what I mean if you take her. She makes the subject so interesting and will often tell the class crazy stories about things related to the lectures. She wants everyone to pass. You need to put in the effort otherwise you'll fail. She offers extra credit as well! Take her!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This bio class was tougher than 1406 to me. Penrod is an amazing professor. She wants everyone to get an A, but will not just give an A. Download the PowerPoints, take notes, and study. It's a lot of information.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ms. Penrod is a great professor. Her grading criteria is clear. I advise you to make a study group to review for exams. going over her online power points will get you an A

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIAO1407
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really cool. If you took 1406 here you are already familiar with the structure of 1407. Penrod wants everyone to pass. She loves animals. Don't be lazy and do the work.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1407
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm very grateful to have chosen Penrod as my 1407 professor! Her explanations in lecture make it easy to make associations when covering the material. She seems to have a real passion for Biology, and teaching.