Susan Blizard - College of Southern Nevada (all campuses), Las Vegas, NV

Professor: Susan Blizard

Department: Biology

College: College of Southern Nevada (all campuses), Las Vegas, NV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Clear introduction in the beginning, she blatantly tells you the class is hard and you will have to work for it. However, she gives you great outlines and lets you record her lectures. If you put the effort in you can do well. She's very responsive outside of class if you need help. Not an easy A but you get what you put in!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• 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:

She does not do canvas grading. You wont know your grade until in next class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Let me say firstly, Dr Blizard is a wonderful person. Unfortunately, I had to take her BIO189 course over summer, IT WAS DIFFICULT! She talked a lot about her personal life and not so much on class material. She expected us to memorize 20+ page outlines that she may/may not test you on. Don't take her over summer unless you want NO life whatsoever.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Blizards class is hard, but she is very engaging. She doesnt lecture from power point slides, which is nice. She gives an outline and cares about helping her students. This class is hard to begin with but she makes it very digestible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189SUMMER
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I studied more for this class than I ever have in my life, and that's including the B.S. I already have. I loved it. She has perfected her curriculum. Gives lecture outlines. RECORD LECTURES--very helpful for study. It's a hard class, no getting around it. After 2nd exam, will advise if you should drop--some did. Allowed them to keep attending.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her over the summer, she gives you the lecture outlines which helped a lot and uses some pictures from the book. You are allowed to record her lecture, so take advantage! Ask her questions and she explains it well. I really loved her and the test were not bad if you study the lecture outlines.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class in the summer. It's a lot of material to cover in a short amount of time. Record the lectures and listen to them several times. I also used crash course on youtube . I'm a visual learner. The class was an early morning one and I didn't once doze off or get bored. She's a really good lecturer. You can do it. Just put the time in.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I tried really hard in this class and still failed. Lab is worth 2% of your grade - I felt like I wasted my time there. I hate CSNs biology program. This professor lectures non-stop for every minute of class then when the 80 question test comes its questions from the book and little from lecture. Only assignments are exams and they are HARD

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOLOGY189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are very hard! But her teaching is good and she is very knowledgeable. Just record her lecture and u will do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tough, but explained well. Makes you earn your grade for sure. Very helpful, it helped me prepare for 224.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class. Diff to get am A. earned a B. F/T job, w/ frequent weekend OT, & a 9 year old. Key is to not be intimidated. Know the subject, anything you are not sure of, grab her before or after class. If you understand the subject for each exam, you are ready for finals!! Memorization alone won't work. It takes maturity to like her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Teacher is tough. But warns you well in advance that the class will take tons of study time. Although she is tough, it forces you to learn the material. You will EARN your grade in this class. I took it for granted. Attendance is mandatory to pass this class. You should definately record the lectures and take notes w/ during lecture on outlines.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is very hard, and some of the questions doesn't even come from the lectures nor textbook. Not easy class to get A but that's what she warned in a beginning of the class. All exams and quizzes are multiple choices so that helps in a way. I did like her thou I don't think I will take her class again.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she is very nice and will answer any questions you have but she is very makes her exams really tricky. she gives outlines but nothing on the outlines is on the exams. she takes up lecture telling useless stories instead of teaching the material. she's an ok professor if you are willing to just learn on your own!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love this teacher, she is very hard and has high standards but she really encourages her students to ask questions so don't be afraid to feel vulnerable in front of everyone and ask a question because she will be more happy you did than didn't. You definitely should record her lectures otherwise you'll have a hard time. Great class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was 1 of the 5 classes I took last semester with a full time and a 1 yr old and newborn at home. I earned and was given a B. I highly recommend this class to prepare for 224. She requires you learn more than most professors but you'll be better off for it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sue is an awesome teacher, she has a passion for biology and explains hard topics well. My advice for passing this class with a good grade is to follow her lectures closely and make use of the animations provided on angel. Tests come straight from the in class notes, so dont miss a single class. Sue is good, put in study time and you will do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is very clear, organized, and teaches to teach

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Utilize the lecture outlines provided on angel to help you understand the lecture, she tends to rant and jump around when lecturing. A lot of students this semester are just reading the book instead of listening to the lecture because its all in order.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL189
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blizard is awesome. She loves Biology and is teaching to teach, not as a job. It is a hard class, but only because she wants you to understand the material. Sad that she is retiring.