Susan Helm - Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Professor: Susan Helm

Department: Science

College: Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: NUTR310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

an upper division that heavily relies upon prerequisites; always read as she comes prepared

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great person outside of the classroom and is pretty funny too. However, my friend and I asked her a question in our lab but we both received two different answers. Does not seem to have a genuine appreciation for nutrition. Labs were hard to follow and I was often nervous to ask her questions. But it was an easy A so thats cool

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: NUTR310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely difficult. Most people have lives outside of class, so that means busting your butt for these upper divs. It's hard enough even if your life is all about academics. She'll make mistakes in lecture, so look for answers in her packets and the book. Be proactive and participate - it's expected. She hates repeating herself, so listen closely.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: NUTR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is easy. Do the work, follow the rules, and you'll do well. Dr. Helm is a nice professor. She seems like she enjoys her job. She also is a very straight-forward, frank, and honest person. As long as you respect her, she'll respect you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: NUTR310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Never knew so much about vitamins and minerals. I liked that lectures were structured but so much discussion was allowed about interests of each individual student. A creative and dynamic teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: NUTR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A clearly outlined introduction to thinking about the many ways to develop a career in nutrition. Dr.Helm is open to any question, although if you come to class unprepared this prof is candid.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210NUTR310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher, but prove you are interested and motivated. She is GREAT in upper divs!!! She hates it when students put the minimum effort into her classes. Take the NUTR 210 GE, because it is useful and interesting--but make sure you put in the time necessary to learn the information. Study hard. She is a wealth of knowledge--take her advice!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• 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:

So many applications of nutrition concepts. A wealth of information.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CHEM320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Physiological Chemistry was organized. Dr. Helm thinks about each student and their individual learning patterns. This is a professor that goes out of her way to be helpful and teach!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• 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:

I had no idea about Nutrition before taking Dr. Helm's class! Content went beyond my expectations. This professor is brilliant, has so many applicable stories, is hilarious and also serious about you learning nutrition. Tests are from lecture and the textbook, so be sure to read prior to class and extensively for each exam and the final exam. D

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The range on the last exam was 35%-94% but only 4 people in the class (of 26) scored above a 70%. the average score was a 55%. If the majority of the class scores an F on the exam, the teacher is not doing a good job because no one is learning! There is another NUTR 210 teacher-Take that one!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• 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:

Definitely, this class requires work by the student to learn. The range of the exam grades was 35.5% to 94%....if you don't work in this class, then you won't learn anything. Dr. Helm is enthusiastIc and teaches so much new nutrition information.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The mean on the last exam was a 55%. If you want to get a bad grade and come out knowing nothing more about nutrition than what you went in with, take Dr. Helm. There is another Nutrition 210 teacher, TAKE THAT ONE!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• 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:

Provided an interactive environment to discuss current issues. Followed the textbook. For a non-major, lots of work. You learn so much from this Prof., highly recommend despite the extra work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Learned a lot of interesting and useful information

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: NUTR450
• 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:

A rare class without using study guides, instead the excellent textbook was actually expected to be read and understood prior to class. Discussions on current Medical Nutrition Therapy topics were fascinating. Dr. Helm expects a lot studying, but I learned so much from this intelligent professor. I now have even more passion for Nutrition!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: NUTR450
• 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:

Dr. Helm is the only full-time nutrition professor, and she believes that scaring her students into studying and working hard is an acceptable teaching method. I learn by being inspired, and she has made me completely lose my passion for nutrition. Be prepared to pay a fortune to teach yourself nutrition, because you won't learn it from her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• 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. Helm is an awesome lady! She's a good teacher because she is really interested in what she teaches. Class is lecture/discussion, and she gives you information you can use. She is available for help, and she cares about her students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: NUTR210
• 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:

She is awesome!! She's very funny and caring, and she knows a TON. She makes you interested in the material, just make sure you read and pay attention.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CHEM320N
• 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:

Demanding,intense,but fair. Incredible enthusiasm for molecular biology and metabolim. Loves genetics and her new interest, nutrigenomics. Be prepared, read prior to class, spend the hours studying and you'll learn so much. She is adorable!