Rena Bacon - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: Rena Bacon

Department: Science

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AANDP1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bacon really knows what she's talking about. Her class consists of power point lectures and multiple choice quizzes. You really have to read and pay attention in order to pass this class. She's not a mean lady but she is strict and expects you to put in the effort. She will not round your grade so every point counts!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AANDP1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Screw the arrogant bich who said "easy class" and "nursing majors are always crying about it." Some people have lives you know and also the fact that nursing majors can't get anything below a C+. Other than that, this class is pretty difficult if you don't study correctly. My only advice to you is STUDY THE TEXTBOOK 100%. Its you best friend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ANATOMY12
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It's a lot of memorization and it seems harder because the nursing majors are always crying about it. Easy class if you keep up with the lectures and readings.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL357
• 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:

20 chapters on the first test. Barely taught us anything. 0/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AANDP1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes are hell so be prepared. Other than that, shes a very nice lady but make sure you study your materials.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AP1
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shes a good teacher and makes you actually learn the materials. However make sure to study and prioritize this class otherwise you will fail. Anatomy and physiology isn't always the easiest subject.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL214
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I actually like Dr. Bacon, she is clear, organized and tells you everything you need to know. Yeah, the material is hard but what were you expecting. She is a good teacher and if you study (which I hope you are doing if you're a nursing major), you will pass and do well!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AANDP1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

25 ques. multiple choice quizzes for lec that u can study hrs for & still receive the same grade if u dont study at all. This teacher should not be teaching at an undergrad level but instead a much higher one. Not willing to help u, doesnt accommodate for anyone. If you fail, just know its HER, NOT you, because u will pass lab w. flying colors

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AP1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice person. Makes the class harder then it should be.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her quizzes make you feel like you are worthless. 25 Questions on topics that are so random, that you could spend five days straight reading the textbook and still come away with a low 70. One of the questions was based on five words in a 10-font caption in the textbook under a picture. She is actually very nice, but not the best professor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AP1
• 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:

professor Bacon is a nightmare. Her quizzes are extremely difficult, she doesn't provide extra credit and the majority of your final grade is based on those 12 25 question multiple choice quizzes. She doesn't help people in class or outside of class, encourages students to withdraw but beats them down for it and failed over 20 kids in a semester.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AP2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bacon seems to know her stuff but not how to teach it. Her lectures are confusing and unclear. If she's short on time, she'll skip material completely. Weekly quizzes (25 questions) are very difficult and totally unpredictable, focusing on tiny details. No guaranteed study method, but READ THE TEXTBOOK. Extra credit for tutoring sessions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL215
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough, but manageable. Likes to focus on small details from the textbook, which can be frustrating on her weekly quizzes. Weekly quizzes are pretty tough and can be very frustrating because you have to go over every note and ppt and page of the textbook, but it helps you keep track of how you're doing. Drops 2 lowest quizzes if you go to tutoring.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is without a doubt the worst professor I ever had. She will never help you outside of class and is the laziest person ever. Her quizzes are provided to her by the text book so the lecture notes are useless. Go to the tutoring sessions or you will never pass. Avoid at all costs!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. You learn a lot in her class but you really have to work for your grade. Weekly quizzes are very difficult and sometimes they contain material that you didn't learn in lecture or from reading the textbook.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AP1
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unwilling to help students. I asked if she could meet with me outside of her office hours because I babysit (to make money for everything needed for clinicals) and she said absolutely not. Quizzes are impossible and though she comes off nice, the woman will do nothing to help you. You're on your own with this

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL213
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prepare for weekly quizzes read and REREAD the textbook and your notes each week (FOR REAL) She's there for you, she wants you to succeed. Also she's the cutest old Jewish grandma ever, even if her quizzes can be tough.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Go to class. Study a lot. Bacon is tough. Monday quizzes make you want to drop the class to be honest. right of passage for nursing students. gotta get through it! Avoid taking her if possible....

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for A&P I&II - she is difficult because she looks for miniscule details- but you're good if you know your stuff. Every single test including the final will be 100% multiple choice. You do however, have a final group project/presentation. She is difficult but loves students so she gives you opportunity to get extra points. Bring I-clicker.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL357
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I liked her?She gives you a lot of information and doesn't hold your hand,ut it's a good class to take to see if you're prepared for the future. Lots of hw, made me a better science student and I LEARNED ALOT. Lots of presentations, which I loved.Tests are not bad as long as you understand her notes conceptually,but some questions weren't in book!!