Nancy Wade - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Professor: Nancy Wade

Department: Biology

College: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you get an A or B in this class, you earned every bit of it! Wade prepares you very well for upper level bio classes. Survive Wade and you know you're good to go.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO101102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher has a brilliant grasp on biology and loves to teach what she knows. She teaches in a colorful manner and is willing to help students. If you are pursuing a career in Medicine, a recommendation from Nancy Wade holds a lot of weight. I took her classes in 1983/84 and she is still very vivid in my memory. Just follow her rules. :)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO101102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took both 1 & 2 classes in summer 1994. Very difficult, but I'm thankful for this experience with her class. It set the benchmark for what would be required of me in AP and a career in healthcare. Thank you, Nancy Wade!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Facts don't matter in this class. Only what Ms. Wade thinks matters.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

Seriously, she was the most difficult professor I had. She made me think, to the point my brain hurt and that was over 10 years ago! I cherish her willingness to spend hours upon hours to create amazing power point presentations that made learning so much easier.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for an easy ride this is not the class for you. But, if you want a firm, comprehensive grasp on biology, and are willing to study hard, this is the BEST biology teacher you could have. She's always willing to tutor and answer questions. A unique, colorful, interesting teacher with a passion for biology, teaching and music. Brava!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A most distressing experience. She shouldve been retired years ago. she discourages attendance by her behavior and requires it by policy.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO116N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very rude and unhappy. Not sure why someone teaches when they do not like students or even teaching it seems.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL115
• 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:

I took this class years ago, and look back with fondness. Nancy Wade is your best friend if you're trying your hardest and need help. Read before lecture, ask questions, and for the love of god turn your phone on silent or off. Not vibrate, silent.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took the advice and avoided. One student wrote on the grade sheet: "Nancy Wade sucks cow ****." She write back: "The student who wrote this is obviously failing, they do not know that cows do not have ****s." What a classic!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

a bad idea, avoid at all cost

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

great biology teacher

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's the type of teacher that taught you more than just science, she taught you how to study. Extremely hard, but she's the type to make you the best at what you do. You'd know the material inside and out.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the people that say she was great, probably have no lives and/or are teacher pets. her lectures were POINTLESS. she was very random and not helpful at all. she was quick to try to embarrass you. nice lady outside of class, i guess.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO101
• 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:

Socratic method, very in your face but in retrospec extremely helpful

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wade's class is only as hard as you make it. This isn't high school anymore and she doesn't hold your hand. She does talk about her personal life but she eventually applies it to the material. Awe poor babies, that b***h, she makes you study. Cry to ya momma cause she aint tryin to hear it. Grow up, this is college.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She's anything but helpful. Don't bother asking questions because she'll take the opportunity to humiliate you & make you wish you never asked in the first place. I stopped going to lecture at the beginning of the semester and still got an A in the class- her lectures are pointless. Lab was always really interesting and worth taking the class for.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you consider entertaining crazy then I guess she's crazy. She's the best bio teacher any bio major could ask for! Yes, the MATERIAL is difficult but it should be no problem as long as you know how to study. The practicals are what kill people's grades and she doesn't even make those. Too bad she's retiring...you missed out.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was the most difficult class I have ever had to take. She made absolutely no sense when she talked and I do not feel like I gained anything from her lectures. It was bad enough to make me change my major.