Susan Bower - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Susan Bower

Department: Biology

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The textbook is not needed to get an A in her class. I was able to rely solely on the powerpoint she provided to study for her tests. If you don't understand a process, be sure to ask. Be specific in the free response problems and you'll be fine. Do all the work she assigns and be sure to attend class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures from PP slides. So why is attendance mandatory? Got an A but not because of her lecture skills. Learned on my own. Why does she drops students even if they are getting an A? Time for new professors.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great bio professor. She doesn't give studies for her test because she wants us to get use to the UC and Cal system, where they won't give you study guys. She doesn't baby students, but she is there to help. She might look strict, but she is very helpful. You should always go to class and Lab, if you skip out on lab, bad final.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MBIO14
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is hands down probably one of my favorite professors! Now for a non bio major class she doesn't go too into depth. Make sure you attend class and take really good notes. The tests are only hard if you don't go to lecture the power point will only help with half. Flashcards were a must for me before a test! She is extremely helpful!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• 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:

Shes a gives extra credit on exams and curved some of the free response portions of the exam. Read the book and you'll be fine on the tests. She has long lectures. Overall, just understand what your reading.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Bower's class is so early in the morning... hard to stay awake during lectures. Pretty much had to self-teach. Her powerpoints are accessible online so it's easier to study for tests. Her tests are pretty easy and straight to the point.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. B is an awesome professor. Her lectures can be kind of long, but they're not bad, especially if you're actually interested in marine biology. She doesn't give too many assignments, so be sure to study for her exams.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Long lectures (prepare to sit for hours at a time) but overall Professor Bower's lectures are clear (albeit fast-paced) and as long as you study, you should be prepared for the tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

good

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite profs at PCC. Her lectures are clear cut and she really tries to make sure the class is understanding before she moves on. Tests are heavily based on the lecture and her powerpoints are very helpful. Overall really engaging and interesting class. Labs are interesting and fun. Tests are usually curved a bit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL10A
• 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:

First: I am a bio student. I REALLY liked Prof Bower.. as a person. She's a great person & she respects students. However, lectures are long & it drags. You will only know your grade ONCE during the whole semester. Labs & small assignments are VERY easy & graded leniently. Don't be fooled though, test are TOUGH & MUST be studied relentlessly for.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bowers is a great professor. Her lectures are long, but that is the nature of the class. She is very clear and will always help if you ask her for it. Tests are thorough and you have to study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 3641
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She talks forever.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her labs are the only thing that is "easy" in this class. Although you get marked off for certain things that does not fit her criteria. Her tests are EXTREMELY difficult and painful to study for, having to memorize her lecture slides & textbk. The prerequisite for the class is Chem 1A, but for her you need to know O. Chemistry in order to do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO10A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the best teachers I've had at PCC. Super clear lectures and curved tests. Make sure you study carefully for her exams they are quite lengthy. Only complaint is she was late frequently but still a good professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• 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:

Professor Bower is great. She gives really engaging lectures. I learned a lot in her General Bio section!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO16
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's GREAT. Just listen to her and re-read the notes. Did not really interact that much with her, but she is always willing to help anyone. She knows biology extremely well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO16
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm a diver, so I was already interested in Marine Bio, BUT with all that aside, She is an AMAZING Professor. Absolutely my favorite! She always explains things to the fullest extent fpr question. Tests are all based on lecture notes (with a few things from vids/side notes). She's so sweet, like a mom, and I wish I could take her again! <3 you Dr!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• 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:

BEST BIOLOGY TEACHER! LOVE HER PERSONALITY..IF I CAN I WOULD TAKE HER AGAIN!THIS IS THE CLASS FOR YOU!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• 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:

BEST TEACHER EVER! Her lectures take up the whole class period & sometimes she goes super fast so I suggest you record her because sometime she says things she doesn't put in the notes. NO quizes & her test are straight from the notes, all multiple choice. Honestly you can pass her test by studying just the notes. TAKE HER!