Vickie Annen - De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Professor: Vickie Annen

Department: Biology

College: De Anza College, Cupertino, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She posts everything on canvas. Print her slides before the lecture. Make notes during the lecture. remember everything she said- it will be on the Exam. You don't really need the book-maybe just for pictures, but you can always search them up. Exams are more important than labs. Beware! Many questions are tricky. Think twice before answering!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO40BC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Annen is the best professor I have ever had. She always clearly answers all your questions. Explains difficult concepts in simple diagrams that can be easily drawn. Understanding passionate caring professor. Don't even need the textbook just follow her lecture. Reviews hard concepts more than once in class. Super helpful office hours & EC

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO40SERIES
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Teaches solely off PPT & gives study guide, but need book to refer to. Exam ques all T/F but not straight fwd, need to apply concepts learned to make sense of ques. Never rec'd full credit for lab worksheets. Opportunity for some EC pts. In class review day b4 test, gives wkst for pts. Ask for help if you don't understand, she will elaborate.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Vickie is a great teacher, you can really tell she enjoys what she is teaching. Despite how hard A&P is she is there to help you if you reach out for it. She doesn't want you to fail so if you're having a hard time just talk to her! She gives plenty of extra credit opportunities. Always attend lectures! If she sees you're working hard she will help

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Annen is a very kind hearted respectful professor who is always willing to help you! I don't regret taking the whole series with her mainly because she knows what she's doing. If you make the effort to study and learn the material well, you'll be fine. People who don't study enough are usually the ones complaining. She actually makes you learn

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel like her course has changed since the previous comments on her. Her lecture exams are super hard, studying her powerpoints and even only reviewing what is on her study guides is not enough. You need to thoroughly go over the textbook. Lab is pretty easy, just the lecture exams are difficult.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and helpful. When I had questions she would take time to explain each part. The subject in itself is hard, but shes a good teacher. Make sure you get the book and study

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 40B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are super smartyou could take her class. Shes ppt not enough for the test. You must learn more after class. She class super boring. Also her lab. You need self study. If you chose her class good luck.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO40AB
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her exams are all on her slides. I rarely had to go over the book to get information since everything is in her power point and handouts. She gave us 3 lab exams and 3 lecture and some assignments on the side. The best part is that sh gave us extra credit to help as a buffer. Easy to understand and ask for help when you need it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Annen was very helpful when I had questions. She explains things very well and does not mind repeating something if you did not understand.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 40A40B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She made a potentially difficult subject so simple and even interesting. You must attend her lectures because everything that is on the tests are from lecture but her lectures are good and she only tells you the important stuff. you don't have to worry about checking the book, online, or any other sources because she tells you what you need to know

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO40AANDB
• 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:

Vickie is one of the BEST teacher here in De Anza, too bad she's taking a gap for next quarter. She's really helpful, if you feel like you're not cinfifent about a material she'll have a one on one just to explain it again and go over it in class once more. She's funny as well she masked lecture fun. You can tell she loves teaching.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO40AANDB
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE HER!!! She makes anatomy interesting & fun. Wish she was teaching 40C. Take her, you won't regret it. Lab quizzes, 3 exams, 3 extra credit. Study hard, anatomy is tough. She is a very easy going professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 40B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very very nice lady. Always there for you when you have any doubts or questions. She loves talking about what she teaches :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO40A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took a year off from finishing my biology courses because she went on sabbatical. This just show how much being in her class helped prepared me and I would love to finish my biology courses with her. She gives the material needed for quizzes, midterms, and final. Its up to you on whether you will use it to study.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO40SERIES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Annen: - VERY lenient, negotiable professor - practically a Human Google - provides plenty of resources (lecturelab slides, prac. worksheets) - get to know more about her! Lectures & Labs: - often range from 45 min - 1.5 hrs - very manageable - very thorough and explicit w explanations *record each lecture to keep track of your notes*

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO40BC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vicky is an excellent instructor. She assumes you are smart and moves quickly through material, expecting you to stop her to ask questions if you need clarity. I love teachers like this because they keep you focused and interested. An engaging lecturer with direct style and excellent flow. Tests are hard (as is the material), but quite fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The Best Teacher in the World ! I loved learning and she encourages you to move in the health field. Remember to study hard and work hard; it will be rewarding and you will learn a lot!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO40ABC
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Annen is one of a kind. She knows how to communicate with students and provide us with the knowledge that we need to succeed in the health care field. I am so happy that I took the A&P series with her. The class is hard, all A&P classes are hard . But she makes it clear with her lectures. RECORD your lecture!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO40BC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Read the chapters before going to lecture. She's very quick, however, she's thorough and doesn't make errors. When she does, she corrects herself. I only had her for my last 2 quarters, regrettably. All the other positive reviews are accurate. The extra credit quiz's will turn one C exam score into an A. Do not skip lectures/labs. Thanks Vicky! :)