Professor: Pat A. Farris
Department: Biological Sciences
College: Pierce College, Woodland Hills, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIO03
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
i truly recommend this professor to anyone going into the medical field as she really preps you with her lectures. She was truly an amazing professor as i am now realizing it when taking physio. She lectured heavy but taught well and clear. Not ur typical powerpoint slide lectures. She made the class interesting. how to pass? take notes and listen!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very nice and caring professor, however, her class is quite difficult as you must really spend time memorizing everything. Her study guides have everything you need to know, so ensure that you know everything om the study guide. The tests aren't that hard if you know the material, however, there is a lot of work to do.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: BIO003
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pat Farris is an exceptional professor. If you're willing to put the effort into learning biology, don't hesitate to take her. There are no surprises: She gives her students everything they need to do well, but you must attend class, study, and engage the material. She's not warm & fuzzy, but she is quick, very smart, and wonderfully engaging.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: BIO003
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Sit in the first 3 rows and take lots of notes. Also, take textbook notes. Quizzes and exams are exactly what you had learned during lessons and lab. Ask questions during lab because Prof. Farris will make sure you understand whatever you were stuck on. Not a Bio Major but I got an A.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This is an easy class if you do the work, participate, & attend class. I had never taken a science class before, & this class was a great introduction that challenged me in some areas, but was also extremely enjoyable & engaging. If you are interested in the natural world and naturalist things, take this class. You learn a lot in a fun way.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIO03
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is a very intelligent professor and really knows her subject well. The labs are really helpful to give you a better understanding of her lectures. Make sure you take lots of notes and have a study partner!! She is very helpful when you don't understand something and gives lots of handouts to make it easier. She is funny! Highly recommend.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO03
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very sweet professor! You definitely have to work for your grade. She gives weekly quizzes but they are helpful for exams so pay attention to those! Exams are based on lecture notes so don't miss class. Overall great professor. Would take again!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Farris is definitely not an easy A. Be prepared to study and memorize tons of information for a good grade, and do every single assignment. Overall she was a great professor and gives you the resources you need to succeed. Lectures are interesting and the lab field trips are fun.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIO3
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
First half of the semester was easy peasy then it got a little harder towards the end. She's straight forward with daily discussion. Quizzes every week(Tricky questions). NEVER GIVES EXTRA CREDIT. Must complete at least 2 hours of lab in a week or else you get a 0 quiz score point. She really makes you work hard for your grade. Good luck.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- Grade Received: C+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoy taking this teacher. If you would like to take her make sure you need to attend field trips, finish homework, lab assignments and if you study you can pass the her class. Mrs Farris cares about her students, she's strict, very easy to talk if you have any questions. The practical exams really helps students passing the class. :)
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great teacher, very helpful. Had a great time and learned a lot! She took us on field trips to only help us learn more. Tests are kind of hard but for her practicals she prepares you pretty well. Hands on class. Hope you don't mind bugs and birds. I would recommend to take her you'll have fun.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIO03
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
don't b late on quiz days! starts the quiz right on time and it's timed usually 5 mins! I had an A throughout most of the smstr but dropped to a B+ because it got a little harder. Lab Quizzes are easy as long as you do the labs with ur full attention. Don't miss class- her lectures are interesting and she gives rlly helpful worksheets to study from
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO3
- 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:
She was very helpful! It's all about studying and going over the lab and class notes. She was very approachable and cool! Much of the work is done in the lab and her lectures are all powerpoints.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: 0180
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of studying in order to pass! Study lab, notes, & textbook. Most people didn't use book, but I was so grateful to have it. She's super nice & funny. It's an easy A if you study the vocabulary list she post's on moodle. Quiz every week. Couple take home quizzes, 3 exams & the final. Labs can be fun. Take your time during lab.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIO3
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do NOT slack off. She is very easy to pass if you do the work and the lab. Take your time with it and ask questions if you need help. Find a study partnergroup to make things easier for you. No cellphones during lectures!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO3
- 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:
Farris is an amazing professor. She is very clear as far as what to expect, She follows the syllabus to a T. Her grading is very efficient. Test and quiz scores are posted the same day as they are taken. She is very helpful if you ask questions, the best time I to ask questions is in lab because she has more time to explain things one on one.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- 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:
Very fun class! She has us go on lots of field trips, she takes time to review material almost every class meeting, and provides study materials that most teachers don't. Put in the effort and you'll enjoy the class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIO3
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher. her lectures are all over the place. She tries to be funny when shes not. Her lessons are all off of a powerpoint. You learn more from the labs then you learn from her. Overall she is just horrible. Don't take her.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIO10
- 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:
Take her bio 10 class! it is a really fun class and i feel like i learned a lot!. Not an easy A but as long as you do all the labs and study like hell for her lab practicals and midterms you will be fine. She is very clear and very good at explaining. We got to go to parks for the labs and look at birds too! Totally recommend this class!
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: BIO30185
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very very hard teacher STAY AWAY from her class Attendance is mandatory and if u miss 1 class u lost the whole chapter she gets so irritated and annoyed when u ask questions Very hard and Tricky Exams even her Quizzes I'feel sorry for myself because I took her class I got depressed every time I went to class
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