Barbara Roller - Florida International University, Miami, FL

Professor: Barbara Roller

Department: Science

College: Florida International University, Miami, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: IDH3034
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The challenges in healthcare class is informative and not challenging. She tells you exactly what you need to include in essays/assignments/projects to get full credit. She is an easy grader and gives you ONE week to finish assignments. No class during jewish holidays but expect an assignment. Very sassy but kind and helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: IDH3035
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor and spectacular course!!! Dr. Roller is a professor that is truly for the students!!! I have never enjoyed a class more than I did with her. Best professor and course to enroll in as a Pre-Med at FIU!!! :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: IDH3034
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Roller and her "Challenges in Healthcare in the U.S." course are truly phenomenal and eye-opening. I have learned so much from this course and the way that the course is structured is nothing short of outstanding. A different medical professional comes in each class and lectures about some topic in the medical field (ethics, procedures, etc.)!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PCB4733
• 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:

I truly was misled to think she was an aweful advisor. SHE IS GREAT! One of the few prof. at FIU, who HONESTLY cares about his students. She is misunderstood because of her mannerisms and ways of looking at you, but once you get to know her, you understand what a great person she really is. GREAT teacher and advisor, TOTALLY recommend her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PCB4733
• 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:

She is one of the best teachers i ever had, which was surprising since she is not that nice as an adviser. But as a teacher take her, she is really good and she is always there to help you out. A lot of material but it is interesting.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very informative provides exceptional tips for preparing for ALL pre-health professional schools. She has been awarded, "Best Undergraduate Advising Award" this year, (her second time receiving the award and she has been the adviser since 2003). If you show dedication,interests, and perseverance she will see this and do her all to help you succeed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PCB4733
• 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:

This is a must for all of you pre health professionals, I love this lady. If she taught all of my sciences classes, I would have straight A's. She is fair, funny, smart, witty, and makes learning fun, she stimulates thought, and loves class participation. Exams are do-able, it really helped to take the class b/c it integrated all sciences!

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hardest exams!!!!!! She goes really fast, and does not really explain too well; if you do not excel in Biology, take another professor. If you do, you'll love her, she's a sweet heart!

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

look at aamc.org website for gpa's and mcat scores for minorities cause theyre lower than for whites, but she wont say that because she either doesnt know that or doesnt care and wants to discourage you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

never had for a class but is pre-health advisor...not too great of an advisor...will discourage you. but if you wanna know the truth about requirements its best to look at schools website and talk to schools yourself and if youre pre-med like me, its best

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BSC1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Knows what she's talking about.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BSC2012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Made the material accessible and actually cared about her students. A great one-two combo that makes her a helluva professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is a very pleasant woman. Even though I failed the first time, that was my stupid fault...next time around I got a B; not becuase it was hard but b/c of me again. Anyway, lots of info. on tests, so study. She is fair, nice and clear.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BSC2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this class Summer A 2002, it was a lot of info to cover in 7 weeks, but we all got through it. She's a nice lady, and extremely helpful & easy to get in touch with if you have a question. Tests do cover a lot, so study!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is one of the best professors that I have had. It is very clear what is expected, and she speaks clearly. If you sit in the front you wont have a problem and will do well. Study for the tests though; a lot of information is covered.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BSC2012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

did this class a while back, really liked Roller...she is the person to go to for advice about med school.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BSC2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. I didnt even read any of the text book and I still made it out with a B. She provides LOTS of resources on WebCT and is very easy to get in touch with.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BSC2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My only complaint is the class size is too big. Other than that, worth taking.