Tamera Wales - Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Professor: Tamera Wales

Department: Biology

College: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice person. Attendance isnt mandatory as it is a lecture but if you dont go, you wont pass. Slides and presentations are awful so if you do go, you wont pass. Doesnt matter either way. Look at the textbook more often than times you go to class. Tests are on nothing taught in class. Shes a nice person but awful professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm horrible with Biology, however I got an A in this class! Her exams are very straight-forward and easy. She gives an in-class activity each class which helps raise grade if you don't do well on exams. Lectures aren't extremely boring. I used the book a lot to study for exams, however it wasn't necessarily used in class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wales is seriously such a sweetheart. Her passion for BIO shows through her lectures. She only tells you the material you need to know for the exams. Even though attendance isn't mandatory she does in class activities that can't be made up. She also doesn't post her slides. But she does offer extra credit for every grade taken during lecture.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3100
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Wales is one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. Unfortunately, her class is brutally boring and disengaging. Her quizzes are extremely specific and difficult to pass. There is a lot of information & she doesn't give clear direction on what you need to study. It's a class that should be interesting but hate to say, she kinda ruins it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Read the book, show up, and ask questions. It is a little daunting to raise your hand and ask questions in front of almost 100 people but it helps you out a lot. Read the book and understand the terms! She gives you a study guide.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is the kind of class where you either love or hate it. I fell into the hate category which is sad because she seems like a nice person. It seemed unnecessary to go to class because I ended up having to teach myself everything from the book anyway. (I still went however) Her review sessions before class also confused me right before a test.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you read the book before lectures. During class, she will lecture what was in the chapter and then you can ask her questions throughout the lecture. She drops your lowest test grade. She really simplifies the course material so it's straight forward. Just study and you'll do great in biology!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher overall. Is very clear with how she grades and shows that multiple times throughout the semester. Based on point system not necessarily a letter grade.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO1010
• 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 super sweet and is easy to understand. She talks a lot and I was struggling to know exactly what to write down for notes sometimes. There is some extra credit that is for completion which is easy. I would recommend getting the book because that helped me a lot if I didn't understand what she was talking about. Not an exactly an easy A

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class, professor makes it even easier, only have to go to half the classes. Good teacher and class though

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very engaging, caring and most of all passionate about her lectures

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was a solid Intro class. Prof Wales is super nice and really cares about her students doing well. The class is all lectures and you're expected to take notes. Once every 3 or so classes, she'll give a small assignment worth 5 points at the end, graded for completion. Other than that, the entire grade is based on the 4 exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is only worth points when there is an activity, which you know ahead of time. I went to lecture 50% of the time, went to every lab and did my best, and only studied for 3-4 hours before each exam. I ended with a 96. Your textbook has all of the information you need to be able to ace an exam and keep up if you're not attending lecture.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Really seems to care about how well you're doing. Easy to follow in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not one of my favorite classes, but had to take it for BGPs. However, Tamera was a great professor. Powerpoints were clear and to the point, but if you missed a lecture you'd have to get the notes from someone to be caught up. STUDY!! The quizzes and exams are not easy unless you study. And go to class when there are in class assignments! It helps!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tamera was one of the best professors I've had. I'm not a big fan of science and had to take one to fulfill graduation requirements, yet she managed to make this class one of my favorites. She is very energetic and clearly passionate about her work. Exams aren't hard but you must go to class and read your textbook. Easy if you do!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Personally, I went to every class and ended up with a B. The exams are challenging but if you take notes online (doesn't post them online), and read over them the night before, you'll be fine! You have to put some work in but she will work with you! She is the sweetest professor I have ever had!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1040
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She lectured a lot, but she's so enthusiastic about Biology that it's incredibly easy to pay attention during class! She makes it relatable and easy to understand. I would suggest reading, but it's not completely necessary. She gives you notes, but tests are challenging. Quizzes are also tough. Study really hard in the beginning. First test is easy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1040
• 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:

She is absolutely amazing! Her lectures are on point with material and she is super clear about her expectations. Her class is super easy if you listen to lectures and hardly use the book. She cracks jokes that make the whole lecture hall laugh, i would sit upfront because she makes an effort to get to know you, and it's worth it.