Robin Willoughby - Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

Professor: Robin Willoughby

Department: Biology

College: Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MCB2010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Willoughby is passionate about what she teaches. She loves science and sharing her passions with her students. Her tests are taken from the questions in the back of the book. Don't just memorize the answers because she switches the wording up. Read the test slowly and review the book and you are guaranteed to pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BSC1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is a 7-8 page worksheet that is very hard for each chapter but does not have anything to do with the assessments. When you reach out for help she answers with review the end of chapter questions! There is an assessment center test for every module and a final. The questions are not from those worksheets! Grade based on assessments.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BSC2010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard class! If you have are someone that needs to ask questions do not take this class online. No video lectures just powerpoints and book! She gives homework worksheets but gives all the answers so not really helpful at all. Reached out for help and all she said was that the chapter review questions on the back of each chapter help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BSC2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very time-consuming class, but doable if your willing to work. Most of the grade is based on tests. One test per week and then a final (6 tests + final). Study Ch. review questions and you will do great. The professor was a bit cold when communicating but answers any question you may have. Overall, enjoyed that class and liked the teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BSC2010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terribly vague and unavailable. Test questions do not reflect the majority of material covered. No feedback given except test grades and then no information on which questions were missed and what was right. Very frustrating. Wish I chose better.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So, I am seeing a lot of bad review for this course. On day ONE this professor told us the module exams would be based entirely off the comprehension questions. 15% of the grade is based on quizzes online, that you get 100s on no matter what. Study the comprehension questions & you are golden my dears.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is horrifying, the power points are longer than the chapters in the book. There's too much information to memorize at once. It's impossible to do well in this class! I thought this was going to be an introduction to genetics class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MCB2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Her homework consisted of mastering microbiology and discussion boards. She gives test and tells you exactly what to study. She works with you and is very polite. Although the power points may become over whelming, the lectures are very interesting, do not try to take notes in her class. As long as you pay attention that will do.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MCB2010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class with another teacher and there were three test no homework and kecture heacy and monotone. Robin is the opposite. She tells you EXACTLY what to focus on . Gives homework. Helps elininate problem questions. Gives tips. Knows her stuff. Lecture is relevant. She is very smart the class uses mastering microbiology an app i downloaded

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid! Transfer and take this class at another college. This teacher is happy that her students get Cs. The tests don't align with lecture and she is so monotonal. Puts you to sleep. This will affect your gpa. I don't know anybody who got an A last semester. If you want to go to medical school don't take this class at IRSC. Only she teaches it here

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! TRANSFER! She teaches 28 chapters in 4 months. I thought this was an INTRO to genetics class. This class is made way harder than it needs to be. She treats it like shes some mastermind in genetics. This stuff will never be used in practice unless you end up researching in an ivory tower at a university nowhere near reality.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BSC2010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

one of the best! if youre a good student and she knows youre trying your hardest shell do whatever she can to pass you. a hard class with lots of worksheets but if you put in the effort its worth it. must study reveiw questions to pass tests. shes very sweet, caring, and understanding, will be taking for future classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BSC1010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot to be covered in this class. Read the book. Watch her PowerPoints. Do the worksheet then watch her lecture on the worksheet. Be prepared to study. If you don't put in the work for this class don't expect a good grade.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO2010
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a tough grader. You have to work for your A. Make sure to know all of the worksheets and review the study questions in the back of the book. She is not an easy teacher but she makes sure you learn the material by giving amazing lectures and worksheets on each chapter. I would take her again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• 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:

6 tests and a final. With the hurricane we had a test every week for three weeks. The first test had errors and there were questions we couldn't answer. The class's grade was affected. She just gave us a 5 chapter test a week before the final. online hw but you have to read and do the textbook to get A's. No point in going to lecture. wasteoftime

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• 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:

THERE IS 6 TESTS PLUS A FINAL FOR THIS CLASS, TEST NUMBER 6 IS ON 5 CHAPTERS WHICH IS SO MUCH. EXAMS ARE 25-38 Q'S. SHE ONLY DROPS ONE TEST GRADE. VERY TRICKY, SOME EXAMS WHERE LIKE THE CONCEPT CHECK SOME WEREN'T. HER LAB IS INSANELY HARD, SHE HAS ONLY 3 TESTS NO DROPS IF YOU DO BAD ON THE 1ST YOU WONT GET AN A FOR LAB. TAKE SOME WHERE ELSE !

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BSC2010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Willoughby for Bio I online Spring 2017. Her lectures are great, and she offers many different ways to study: Power Points, worksheets, videos, and recorded lectures. The test are exactly what's on the worksheets, so study them and you'll get an A. I would highly recommend, and hope to be able to take Willoughby in the future.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BSC2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Willoughby is a very knowledgeable and thorough professor. If you do the worksheets for each chapter and listen to her lectures there should be no problems passing her tests. They are tough but are all things that needed to be known if you're going to major in a science field.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PCB3063
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Genetics was a tough course, but I though Dr. Willoughby was very fair and clearly laid out what was required of you. There were a few questions on the exam that seemed "out there" but reading the comprehension questions is super helpful. Used Connect, so make sure you buy it. Have to memorize essay so you can type it at the testing center- weird.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MCB2010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. Just show up and listen. Don't try to write things down, she goes very fast. Do all the mastering micro homework online, and go to the study area for studying for the exams! Study area will be your best friend. All the questions in there are the exact ones on the exams. She explains things very well, and also has a drop score!