Pamela Monaco - Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY

Professor: Pamela Monaco

Department: Biology

College: Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely loved professor Monaco. Shes hilarious. If you want to make her day, bring her a diet coke! Speaks fast, so write short hand/type notes and pay attention! I typed up the notes after every class, studied that, and got an A. Also, take her for lab. Super easy labs, and always lets you out early. Just make sure to do the lab q's as you go!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Monaco is a great microbio professor. Tests come directly from what she says in lecture, so if you don't go to class you'll miss test material. Lab was always easy, in and out in an hour and only have to answer questions to hand in at the end of the semester. Take good notes for tests! She's funny and tries to relate topics to the health field.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was a hybrid class so a lot of writing was done outside of class but it was only writing a one page summary of about 10 movies. All the summaries are do at the end of the semester so you can do them when ever you want. There was only two test, midterm and final which she gives a review sheet for. The tests are 10 short essay response questions

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Monaco is such a nice person! So unbelievably caring and easy to talk to. She is a tad unorganized at times but she knows what she's talking about. Just take good notes, record her lectures and you'll be good to go.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Pam!! Only a 4 because her teaching style is a little unorganized, but overall shes a real gem. Make sure to take note of everything she says because chances are there will be a question on it on her 100-question tests. Most of this class is memorization - use quizlets & make sure to study for real to get an A. PS you want her for lab!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING professor, makes lectures enjoyable. You write down everything she says, no notes given in advance. She talks pretty fast but make sure you write everything she says cause it's on the test. Tests are 100 questions but straightforward.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MICRO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Monaco is AMAZING make sure you take her whenever you can. She is extremely funny and keeps her lectures light and tells stories so you dont get bored. Just copy her notes and youll be fine she even said the first day you dont need a textbook

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Monaco!! She is so intelligent and funny, and though some of the tests are tough, you really learn a lot. I have loved every second of her class so far, and I will be so sad to leave it. She is the BEST!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took microbiology for a summer class. Micro is never easy, it is especially difficult during the summer. If you have to take micro for the summer or any semester take it with Professor Monaco. It seems like an overwhelming class, but it isn't and she is a very bright individual. I respect her, and I truly learned from her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MICRO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

4 non cumulative exams and 1 presentation. took her because of the reviews on here but she was not easy at all. 100 question tests, with half of the questions on stuff she never covered. real nice lady though

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Does not seem to care about students as much as everyone says. Puts questions on tests that we haven't learned and you could tell by the questions she is not trying to make it any easier for any of the students. Final has information that requires the slightest attention to detail, it's honestly so unnecessary and ridiculous DO NOT TAKE.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice professor and deeply cares for her students but the class id hard. her test are very hard and her notes in class are very sloppy. No powerpoints and no Review sheets.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• 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:

Professor Monaco is a very nice, respectable person. She makes the material clear to learn from, the exams are straight from the notes. I would recommend bringing a laptop to class to take notes as she goes through the information rather quickly verbally. There are no powerpoint or notes, just pay attention. There is no way you can fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Monaco can be moody at times but shes an amazing person. she tells lots of stories/jokes to break up the kinda boring material. she doesn't take attendance but she doesn't post notes, she just scribbles them on the board so if you miss class you'll miss out on a lot of info! write fast or bring your laptop. she also reviews before every exam.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Monaco is a very knowledgeable woman. She is truly an expert in Microbiology. She tells interesting stories and facts in ling lectures to keep you intrigued. Sit close. What she writes on the board, copy down and then what she says, write down too!!! Very important!! Tests come right from what she says in class and NOTHING ELSE. A+!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She cracks jokes to lighten up the heavy boring info. Like most science classes the text books are not needed. She tells u all the information and makes sure u can keep up bc she verbally explains everything. But everything she says will be on the test. Some questions are a little strange but if alot of people got it wrong she'll throughout the q.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is absolutely the best, i took her this summer for Micro and we had such a great time. Dr. Monaco really tries to get to know all of her students. Micro isn't easy especially in the summer with not a lot of time to study and learn but she really did her best to do right by us. I HIGHLY recommend her!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Monaco was amazing her tests were easy just make sure you sit close her handwriting is hard to understand at first but I would take her again and she always brightens up the mood when the class is too quiet. She gives extra credit so do it when it is given it really helps.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO245
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Monaco is hilarious and her personality is amazing. Her tests are easy if you study for them and she respects all students. Don't be shy to ask her questions because she is happy to answer them.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MICRO
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best prof ever. It shows she cares about us the planet and society too. She would talk about things that really matter not just micro. She has helped me find work, she asks about your intersts, goals family and stuff. It makes sense that grads and past students always stop by to say hey. Its more to her than you just paying tiuition.