Betsy Dobbins - Samford University, Birmingham, AL

Professor: Betsy Dobbins

Department: Biology

College: Samford University, Birmingham, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Amazing. She is simply amazing. I was intimidated at first, but she genuinely wants to see you succeed if you put forth the effort. She often offers opportunities to earn extra credit. Expect to work hard, but you can also expect to really learn from her lectures. Hands down, best professor that I had at Samford.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL218
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

It's a tough class, but honestly she's the best teacher I've had here at Samford. Her tests are tough, but you come out with so much applicable knowledge. She is very willing to help and wants to see you succeed and understand the material. She's a great teacher and very expressive and passionate about what she's teaching. Loved her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dobbins is by far the hardest professor I have ever had. I studied so much for this class and the grade did not reflect the work and time I put into this class. However, Dr. Dobbins was very willing to help out but I still did poorly in the class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL218
• 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:

I had Dr Dobbins for Human Physiology and she is by far the HARDEST professor I've ever had. A lot of people dropped the class but I think it was worth it to stick it out. I learned so much, and although I was not happy with my B+, I think I will be very prepared in future classes. The knowledge and study skills I got from her class are invaluable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

Extremely knowledgable on the subject matter but can get carried away at times. GREAT prof for anyone who is a Bio or science major, however she expects A LOT from a 100 level class in which no one is a Bio major. MUST follow along with the chapters in the book to do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO203
• 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:

I really loved her. She is hard but her down to earth demnur and passion for science makes her teaching really fun, interactive,and interesting. I would definately recommend her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL218
• 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:

Great professor!! You will have to work hard, but you will learn so much. One of the best professors at Samford and the class is so interesting. Make sure to go to class, read your book, and ask for help! But definitely take the class- you will be very prepared for all other classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL326
• 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:

Very passionate about the material (environmental science) but never tries to influence the students. She encourages you to figure out and justify your own opinion, as long as it makes sense and is consistent with reality. Great conversation/debate moderator. She'll respect you, treat you like an adult, and expect a lot

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Teaching style is a little all over the place but if you dont mind a challenge, other professore would be easier

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL428
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had her for senior seminar. For this class she is a really good teacher. Although you have to conduct your own experiment, she makes it more interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Human Biology for my gen ed requirement because I was interested in the subject matter. Dr. Dobbins is very challenging. If you are not scientifically-minded or do not have an interest in the material, do not take this class with her. A lot of work for a gen ed class. Do not skip her class or come late. Participate too: it goes a long way!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Dobbins certainly doesn't dumb down the material- and she doesn't speak down to her students. I believe she expects us to work hard and wrestle and learn this stuff- she expects it- because she believes we can indeed do it. She gives us respect- and doesn't relent to our whimperings- when many professors would. I would love her as a mentor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO218PHYSIO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

dobbins is really knowledgeable of the material but her tests are really hard! the first test is the worst.you have to understand concepts, not memorize.i failed the first test but still made an A in the class.she is a very lenient grader! She's an awesome teacher..just keep up with the reading!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Nice and interesting, but hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dobbins is very knowledgeable of the material but presents it as if you have had prerequisites to the class. Many people dropped out of my class and those who stuck it out struggled...class average: D! I'm sure the class will get better though...it was her first semester teaching it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's an excellent teacher, very interesting and full of anecdotes. Hard tests, but she wants you to be able to apply the info. Very helpful!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took physiology with her and failed. I took the same class with Dr. Hunsinger and made a 180 degree turn around. Don't take her if you don't have to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHYSIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TOUGH tests, very low class average (D). It is a very interesting class, however.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This semester was her first time teaching physiology, so I assume it will become more organized and clearer as she continues to teach it (hopefully). The tests are TOUGH.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Scientific methods--Interesting class, neat format--knows what she believes and why, which is encouraging and challenging.