Professor: Karen Ottemann
Department: Biology
College: University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: METX119
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I do not think information included in this course is sufficient
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: METX119
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Summer online course rushed too much
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- 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:
Class is 100% based on 2 midterms and 1 final. Her exams are based on lecture study questions and activity questions, so textbook reading isn't necessary. Lecture is webcasted and attendance isn't mandatory. GO to section (not mandatory) and office hours to get answers to study questions. Very fair and funny professor.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: METX119
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Karen gives you all the information you need for the exams in her lecture notes The study questions on each lecture are basically fair exam questions Review the study questions and go to section or office hours to clarify any questions It might be a lot of info but it is very doable Tests are fair but grading can be strict Not an easy A
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: METX119
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Karen is very motivated to help her student understand the material give. Section isn't mandatory, although I strongly recommend it for answers to the study queations. Book never used. Practice exams are nowhere near her actual exams. Her exams are fairly difficult, but her grading scale for your overall grade is awesome(60-77C)
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: METX119L
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Karen is very knowledgable and makes this lab very doable and reasonable. She's a great resource and I would definitely recommend getting to know her. The course is not too demanding, just requires lots of busy work and time. I would definitely advise to email the TAs and Karen for lab report/group project tips and corrections.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO119L
- 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:
GREAT TEACHER! Always explained experiments with necessary background info. Easy to talk to, very approachable, willing to help. She's also very nice & funny.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- 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:
Ottemann rocks. Her lectures are crystal clear and she has a dry sense of humor. I think she's kind of cute, especially when she smiles. Listen to the lectures and study and you'll be fine.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- 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:
She's very good ad knows her stuff. Always willing to answer questions and usually knows the answers...
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent class, tho going in with thoughts of ease will be your downfall. Don't slack and you'll be fine. Tests are fair, but grading is tight so be sure to cover everything. Ottemann rocks and knows her stuff without being pretentious about it.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
karen does not seem approachable or friendly for that matter, but by email she is fine. she is an amazing lecturer and the topic is interesting. the test are completely fair but as with any science class - alot of info. great class, great teacher, don't miss this opportunity if it presents itself.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- 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:
Otteman was an amazing lecturer but she also comes off as tough and not as approachable as I would have imagined. Her tests were fair and I enjoyed every single lecture, she made them interesting. I would definetely take her again if she taught another class I needed.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ehh... This is a memorize stuff and regurgitate it class. Don't unwrap your textbook, you won't need it. She tells you exactly what you need to know on the test, but be specific, she's a tough grader! extra credit for section ;)
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Karen is very straightforward about what you need to know, and doesn't throw any surprises in on the tests. Very fair, very EASY if you study. Seriously, if you want to take an interesting class with no stress, take this class. 2 midterms, a final, a 1 page paper on a microbe, and extra credit for attending section. Take this class with her!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: MICROBIOLOGY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: 119
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
weak
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIO119
- 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:
Very engaging environmental toxicology/bacteriology instructor. Reasonable examinations, but not easy. Clear explanations of complex topics. Highly recommended.
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