Debbie Secord - Coastline Community College - Garden Grove

Professor: Debbie Secord

Department: TBD

College: Coastline Community College - Garden Grove

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The assignments/discussions were easy. The exams though were difficult and required lots of studying to pass. She was so helpful whenever I was struggling. I loved the way her assignments were set up. Also gives you the opportunity to take exams again, but are different then the first. She was very nice and the coolest professor ever. TAKE HER!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• 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 wasn't sure how I would do in Geology, even though I've always loved the study of rocks. Professor Secord makes it fun. This is an engaging class with an interesting textbook material. If you do the reading assignments, Exams should be fairly easy to pass, plus Professor gives you a second chance to improve your grade. Really enjoyed this class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: C100HEALTH
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Secord is very clear about her expectations. If you follow the syllabus, you will be able to obtain an A in the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• 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:

Professor Secord does a great job at setting up classes and making it very easy to understand what is required. Be sure and do well on the exams, they have a lot of weight on your grade! Overall fairly simple, straightforward class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEO100
• 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:

Professor Secord's geology Did have reading and projects and the tests were not easy, required study, but it all helped to understand the subject. She was very open to discussion, easily available when you had questions; very good to work with in extenuating circumstances. I would highly recommend her class and her as an instructor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEOLC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The textbook is large so you will have to read a lot. Watch the videos within the modules because the tests will ask you questions pertaining to them. She was very helpful with questions I had with some of the papers. She helped me research my national park and always responded promptly. Great professor, I wish she would teach everything!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: C100HEALTH
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She genuinely cares for her students and wants them to pass. This is a common sense course, so you could do without the book, but it helps to have it. Nothing too challenging about her health course. Easy A. She is great with feedback and communication.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. You'll love her. Very helpful if you need it. Study, there aren't a lot of shortcuts but the class is very interesting and you'll learn alot. One of the better classes I've taken. Lab is fun and again no shortcuts. I ended up with a C because, unfortunately, I had so many problems during the course. She's the coolest

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: C105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was an easy A the course used is Canvas but must buy access code & rent book you will need for Test. Discussion are important only 3 given & 4 exams. I took the lecture & lab with this prof. Study & u will pass. Weekly assignment no affirmative due dated, all work turned in by end of semester. Excellent online class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEO105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Secord did an amazing job at handling a class full of students completely unfamiliar with the CMS the course used. (new to the school) On top of that, any time I missed an assignment by a day or so, she would usually allow me to submit late for some points off. Now, I didn't miss a lot of assignments, but, low-key chill teacher. Clear.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HLTH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the smoothest and less stressful classes I have taken

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: C100HEALTH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is the kindest teacher I have ever met in my life. She really cares for her students and she obviously teaches because she loves her job. I have never met her personally but took several courses online with her. She was so supportive and answers all your questions. If your scared to go to college, take one of her classes as an ice breaker.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEOL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof is very nice and understanding. Good communication if you have questions. She uses the Canvas platform which is great once you get use to it. It has a good app so it's easy to access the class on your phone. The assignments are easy. The discussions are like essays. The tests are super tough. Do well on the discussions and assignments to pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEOL105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

8-wk course. Genuinely cares about her students. Checks in on you if you miss assignments to make sure everything is okay and that you stay on track. Fairly easy labs and fun activities. Tests are harder but second attempts are allowed. 105: lesson activities + 3 exams + 1 paper. 105L: Lab activities + 2 exams. Very organized. Must take.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GEOL105CLAB
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Secord oversees this independent study lab in Geology. It is an interesting class, but one where you must put in extra time performing the labs and reading the lab book in order to get a good grade. The videos were helpful in learning the concepts. I found this class to be interesting albeit time consuming.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEOL105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is extremely flexible (I was two weeks behind and I caught up). 1 essay and 3 quizzes open book, lots to read but not impossible. Homework was interactive and helped. Take class serious with reading and you'll pass. Teacher was nice and easy to reach when I had questions needing clarification and helped when I fell behind.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEOLC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Towards the end of the semester, it was evident that I was going to get a B+ instead of an A. Professor Secord was nice enough to let me retake all of the online tests, and I got a much better score than I previously did... and I got an A!!! She's super helpful, but you need to teach the material yourself. I would recommend outlining the chapters.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEOA105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I prefer an organized platform that is plain and simple. I was never able to find all the material needed on the Canvas platform she uses. The book was vague when it came to the test information I needed to know. The teacher was nice.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEOC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A great mid semester 8 week program. The prof is quick to respond via email. Online means self motivation but its very doable. If you need a physical science, This is a great course

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEO C105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Do your assigned work. 3 exams. 1 paper and discussions. Publisher site for homework. A great gen ed science class that is worth taking. A mid semester 8 wk online class - how great! fast pace but staggered to my other 8wk classes. 16 wk classes are too long. Life happens. I realized my load was ok to add a class an mid semester was perfect!!!