Lisa Spring - Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC

Professor: Lisa Spring

Department: Science

College: Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's very good at teaching and because she is good, she gives difficult tests. One of few professors who actually makes you to think and use your brain. I don't get all this whining. How you want to succeed without studying? OMG, I had to read a book and doHW Did anybody study in Europe? She's a piece of cake compare to those professors!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommended anyone to take Professor Spring for microbiology. The test that previous students have already commented on is accurate. Her tests have multiple correct answers making the tests confusing. I've had tough professors before, but atleast their test were clearly constructed. CPCC needs a Professor that wants students to excel.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have only been in this class for a month but I already hate it. Spring's typed lectures are probably the worst I've ever seen. They are threadbare and confusing, not to mention very poorly structured. She expects you to answer difficult questions using her threadbare lecture and then slams you in her grading. I am not enjoying this class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very tough class. In order to be successful use only lecture material given. Study, study study. Use discussion board often for questions. Go see her for help. She is a tough grader but rewards you for effort. Don't give up. Stick with it!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO175
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What do I have to say about Lisa spring, well she is very detail oriented, she makes you think out of the box, you'll have a new way of thinking by the time you finish her class, and if you don't you probably didn't pass. She is very sweet but serious. Study hard and take plenty of note, asks every question your inclined to, take this class seriou

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst I've taken in college. The lectures are all typed for you, but it is never clear. She ask questions within the lecture, but do not give you the resources to answer the question. Test are VERY confusing, with multiple right answers, but you have to choose the BEST right answer. Unless you have a lot of time on your hands, don't take

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are pure memorization- does not teach- yet manageable. I just re-wrote my notes over and over again. This course is a wake-up call for transfer students. If you cannot pass her class... then goodluck in college. I took her class and SIX other classes while also at UNC Charlotte and did very well. Just study, take notes, and ask questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO175
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i just started taking her class this spring and i already don't like her teaching method... from the hand outs, honestly is not hard. but she make it so damn impossible. and she's the only professor :(. im not happy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unless you are a genius, I would not take this professor again. She does a "quasi lecture" and gets really defensive when you try to ask questions. I would not recommend taking this class with a full load, it is very time consuming.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO175
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HIGHLY suggest you consider taking this class alone if you are interested in doing well---and even at that, plan on spending every spare moment studying. Tests are VERY hard. She sends home a written lecture and based on that, you will take quizzes. Her quizzes are exceptionally tricky--you have to pick the "best" right answer. TOUGH INSTRUCTOR

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No direction, no guidelines, wastes half of our class time going over PowerPoints she expects us to read outside of class..... soooo why go over them AGAIN? definitely regret not dropping this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice women, but talks SOOO slow. She forgets what she is saying mid sentence A LOT. BioBeyond (the online part) SUCKS. The way it is graded is horrible and it causing my grade to suffer just because the program is new and still bad. She doesn't seem to care though. Her tests are alright if you study, but I would NOT recommend her class EVER.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very frustrating!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very good actually. I actually wanted to take the class with her the second time because I realized half way through how I needed to study for her class. Here's a tip: find a partner who will help you study.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She will give you the grade you earned. She will give you extra credit, only if you put in the effort. If you do not put in the effort, you will fail.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher because she will prepare you for the medical field. However, her test are very tricky. The reason why her test are hard, she is preparing you for grad school and/or entrance exam into a medical field. She will give you classwork and quizzes to help you prepare for test.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoy microbiology, but this course is hybrid with many quizzes and homework assignments online... The lectures are online for you to take notes from yourself, and class time is just answering any questions you have about the typed lecture. Tests are hard with many "right answers" but only one is correct. I would not recommend this class for you.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO175
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would NOT recommend ANYONE to take her class. Tests extremely tough, does not clarify on things, and does not work with you! Tough teacher and if you are looking for a good grade, don't take her class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO275
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Too many right answers on all tests but only one she'll accept. That is the most frustrating part. The material is not hard but she makes it hard. I am not nor is a vast majority of the people taking this class, going into any sort of microbiology field and she teaches like we all are. Taking her class was the biggest mistake.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 275
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

she makes the class very difficult