Robyn Waayers - Southwestern College

Professor: Robyn Waayers

Department: Biology

College: Southwestern College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anatomy has a lot of memorizing but she makes it enjoyable. She's very clear on what could be on the exams. The study guides are great and I found them to be very helpful. She isn't sneaky either on exams. Gives extra credit at the end of exams that add up. Put in the hours of studying before and after class and there is no way you can fail.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AWESOME TEACHER, EXPLAINS THE MATERIAL CLEARLY. POWERPOINTS AND LECTURE GUIDES ARE VERY HELPFUL AND VERY WELL ORGANIZED. TOUGH ON SPELLING THE TERMS CORRECTLY. SHES APPROACHABLE AND KNOWS HER MATERIAL VERY GOOD. OPEN LABS HELP ALOT, TAKE PICRURES OF MODELS AND PUT IN THE HOURS OF STUDYING, I RECOMMEND HER.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HER! The study guide that she has for the class is on point, well detailed and organized. That and the powerpoint are all you need to know for the test. No more no less. Study it WELL and you will not get lost. No more no less. The first 3 tests are hard especially the Nervous System. Go to open labs! Study 18 hours per week after class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Currently taking her and I have finally found a professor that doesn't overcomplicate this already hard class. She's very cut and dry, lectures on what you need to know, gives study guides (If you study these to a T you will be guaranteed a good grade) and gives open lab time after lecture. Go to open lap, put in the effort and you will get an A

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes everything so crystal clear, you actually learn a lot of the material. Her teaching style goes beyond and above. Her ability to cover the material is great. For exams she provides study guides that help get prepared,it facilitates learning the whole material. She is willing to answer any questions you have. ATTEND OPEN LAB.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Waayers is a very nice, approachable person. Her lectures drag a bit, but there is a lot of material to cover. Labs are pretty cut & dry, nothing difficult. I would recommend her but her quizzes are a bit tough and administered frequently. they cover both lab and lecture so make sure you study both lab and lecture notes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures alone are very informative and can take up to 2 hours, but only because the content is heavy. Anatomy itself is a very content heavy subject, but going to open labs helps A LOT. Discussing the exam criteria with other classes, it seemed Waayers provided the most help with study guides and was reasonable about information being tested.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Glad I took her for Human Anatomy! She is a tough speller but only assigned four homework assignments during the entire semester. Nothing was a surprise because she clearly wrote what we needed to know for test. She does get a little annoyed if you ask her questions but is super funny with her stories. Her jokes made the class fun and interested.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Waayers is an awesome Professor with a great attitude!! She really makes it clear for what you need to know on exams as she provides lecture and lab study guides! Learning the Anatomy material takes a lot of extra time outside of class without a doubt. How hungry are you for an "A"? She does an excellent job on her part.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• 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:

She lectures off power points, which are accessible to the students. The power points are extremely helpful. The study guides are a blessing. For the lecture make sure to read the book to know more in-depth. Don't solely depend on the powerpoints. For lab, know all the parts on all various structures/diagrams etc. GO TO OPEN LAB. study study study

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took anatomy with her, loved it. Waayers is really caring and will give you feedback/assistance of you need it. However, make sure you know EVERYTHING that she mentions in lecture. Don't waste your $ buying the book unless you don't get stuff. GO TO OPEN LAB, this is your time to rake pics and make sure you know where everything is.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Study off of power point and what she says during lecture. She is very easy going and helpful. I truly believe she wants her students to succeed. I enjoyed coming to class she made it interesting by giving relevant examples and even sharing about her personal life. I highly recommend her!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher in SWC!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO235
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You must take her!!!!! She gives out study guides and if you complete them thoroughly you have the test!!! 5 tests given 10 quizzes and extra credit on every test. You can email her if you need help. She is funny during lectures.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• 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:

Follow the lectures right down to the last "period". Be ready for lots of memorization and find a really good way to study. Open labs become your best friend. Make sure you spell everything correctly because you get deducted the smallest amount of points and when she gives out extra credit, which is very rare, don't hesistate. Loved this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice & willing to help you. She's quirky and thinks out loud i think but its very entertaining and relevant. She might tell you a little bit more functions than you need to know for this class but you will thank her for this when you're in physio. Attend as many open labs as you can, take pictures & make flashcards. Not easy but doable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher!!! Awesome class!! Power points right on!! Study hard and put a lot of effort into the semester. Love her attitude. Wish she was teaching Physiology.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Waayers is very helpful. She sticks to her study guide, so if you know all that info you will pass with an A. She can get a little off topic but is very clear on what is necessary to know for the tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL260
• 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:

Very organized & clear about what she'll test on for exams. Other than lab & lecture tests, she has 10 quizzes, a few HW assignments, & pts for dissections during lab. Study what she lists & asks for on her study guides (& nothing more than that) and you should do well in her class. Going to open lab sessions will def help, too!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO260
• 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:

LOVED her! She was super organized and was very clear on what was expected for the tests. She was extremely helpful and super nice! Make flash cards and study hard and you will do great!