Professor: Susan Petro
Department: Biology
College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: BIOL110
- Grade Received: C-
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I'm not a huge bio person, so this was definitely a hard class. I loved her lectures, but the tests were super hard so study A LOT. She is a brilliant person, and I loved her demos. But, don't be late!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
She takes things that are confusing and makes them even more confusing. The handouts for class are a joke. The bio lab is an even bigger joke. So far we used a microscope once. I wish I could express in words just how frustrating this class is. I hate it.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: FUNDBIO1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
An amazing professor, highly intelligent with a wonderful personality. This is not an easy class, but it is highly rewarding. If you love biology than you will love Dr. Petro
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: FUNDBIO1LEC
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of the best professors I ever had. Lectures are clear, concise and fun! She knows her stuff and really cares about her students. The exams are tricky but all you need to do is study and ask questions, and you will do well. I never missed a class, was the one class I really looked forward to every week!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
When she talks about studying 7 hours a week, she means it. There is too much information to try and study the night before a quiz or test. You have a 10 minute quiz every week and an exam with a hefty amount of information each time. really memorize and understand what you're writing down and you'll do great.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I loved Fundos I with Dr. Petro! Her lectures were very clear and engaging, and she had lots of demonstrations and cool videos about the subjects. Takes attendance every class, and asks for participation in demonstrations often. The online quizzes she posts are EXTREMELY helpful, always do those before a test or a quiz.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She really prepares you for what is to come in the higher level sciences, take in what she has to offer and her cute sense of humor. If you participate in her class you will get the most out of it. She is a Lovely Professor that cares on teaching everyone who wants to learn. If you don't care what she says don't be a bio major.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
One of my favorite professors, very smart and organized. What you need to know is very clear, if you want the A simply do what she gives you. She has practice quizzes online, ALWAYS TAKE THESE!! Taking the online quiz 15 minutes before class will give you A's! Tests are not easy, but if you do the work, you will get the A. I didn't because of lab.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BIOL101
- 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:
Susie P is a goddess. Her lectures are so fun and there was not a day where she didnt show a clip or have some sort of demonstration. The class itself is hard so you need to study, but Dr. Petro is more than willing to help you out. She loves her students. She also wears the coolest outfits all the time.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: BIO1LEC
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Bio 1 with Petro demanded all my time but as a bio major i'm so glad I took it because it prepares you for the upper level bio courses. Get ready to study hard - but it's worth it!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: BIO1LEC
- 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:
Petro is amazing. Her class is challenging but if you work extremely hard, go to tutoring and make it your life you will succeed. Gives extra credit for quizzes, drops 2 quizzes, has a makeup test... I got A's on all the tests so far. It's possible. Tests are 80% of lecture grade and quizzes are 20%. No need to buy textbook. Buyrent lab manual.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you took AP bio in high school this class is really easy. However, Dr. Petro makes the class really easy on her own and gives amazing notes. No need for the textbook because quizzes and tests come directly from her notes. Puts sample quizzes and tests online that are extremely helpful so do them and study your notes! Gives extra credit on tests.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Petro isn't bad, but if you already took AP bio then the class is a breeze but really boring. Everyone seems to really love her but I found her to be annoying because she talks down to her students. Easy A though.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: BIO1
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Petro comes off as unfriendly, but is one of the more supportive professors there is at Ramapo. Her tests are difficult at first, but once you figure out her strategies, they are not difficult at all. She is a nice lady who is very willing to help. You'll like her in the end but maybe not during the course!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: BIOI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Petro is really dedicated to bio and she presents the information pretty clear. You will have to study for days on her exams and will have a quiz every Thursday or Friday etc. She offers bonus points too, so take advantage. There's also no need to get a textbook, her lecture notes were fairly informative.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- 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:
She is a great professor and means well. Can give a lot of attitude but otherwise really helpful. She is very passionate about the course and material. However, it is A LOT of material. be prepared to study for days for the tests otherwise you will not do well. Do not bother buying the book. Her lectures are based on the textbook anyway.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: BIOLOGY1
- 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:
Dr. Petro is a fantastic professor! The class requires a lot of studying, but it's a great class! She uses tons of visual examples and she really cares about her students. Attendance is not mandatory, but you should definitely go. There is one quiz each week; the lowest 2 quizzes are dropped. Very helpful during office hours and very knowledgable.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: BIO110
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Basically if you took AP Bio in highschool, this class will be very easy. No real need for the textbook either. She loves demonstrations and short videos. Will run lectures to the complete end of class. Will have a quiz every other lecture day unless you just had an exam. As long as you read over your class notes youre good.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: BIOL110
- 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:
Had Dr. Petro for fund bio I and can honestly say I always looked forward to going to class. She brings in tons of visual aids and animal/plant specimens to help you learn. Interesting class, pay attention and look over your notes the night before a test and you'll be fine. The quizzes are tough but are worth only 10 percent of your grade.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: BIOL110
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
if you take her you MUST STUDY. She is very thorough and not easy. Her tests and quizzes (every thurs) are tricky and hard. Lectures aren't bad but there's a lot of notes (don't really have to use textbook). Has no attendance policy but if you miss her classes you will be behind. Lot of extra credit. Overall she's a good teacher but a hard class
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