Bernice Speer - Austin Community College

Professor: Bernice Speer

Department: TBD

College: Austin Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANAT2402
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DONT TAKE HER! Lectures are bad. She expects you to already know the material before class. You gotta teach yourself EVERYTHING! Has no patiences to go over something with you and is honestly very disrespectful. One time she kicked all the students out of class because nobody knew an answer to a question. Gets upset quick and is super RUDE!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO1309
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

had an 89.02 and did not bump it up despite me working extremely hard all semester. Ridiculous amount of homework. narrated powerpoints help but sometimes become required to watch or else you will miss material that she won't mention in homework or lectures.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO1309
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I believe she is knowledgable and dedicated, but I do not recommend taking the classes on line with this professor. The material is random and scattered. Sometimes difficult to find the answers to study questions in the material provided. Test questions come out of left field and have little to do with the basic concepts of the material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO2304
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bernice was by far my favorite professor at ACC. Keep in mind college science classes are HARD. You get back what you put in. She is always more than willing to help you and make sure you understand the material and truly wants you to succeed. Go to open labs. Ask questions. Do the homework. 10/10 recommend her class if you truly want to learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Speer is an amazing teacher. She gives lots of homework to make sure that you know your stuff by time the test comes around. She also takes the time to make handouts to help you learn. If you show interest and are responsive in class you will do well. She will stay after class to help you and will go over any missed test questions to help

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• 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:

Speer is an awesome professor and makes learning Anatomy & Physiology easy when you pay attention to her lectures. Of course, you have to put in the work to do well in her class but she will reward you with the knowledge to tackle any healthcare profession. Very knowledgeable professor, always answered my questions with much detail.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice and genuine person. She is very strict which puts an emphasis on students to learn the materials. Be glad that she is who she says she is and cares about the students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2306
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the online Living Planet course. If you're looking to do the same, here's some advice: Watch. The. Episodes! The tests are pretty specific about the episodes and the animals in them. Not too bad overall. 14 simple discussion boards, 5 tests (plus an optional final to replace a test grade), and 5 multiple choice hw assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not very clear with directions. Lots of homework. Study guides dont help with test. DONT RECCOMEND THIS PROFESSOR

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pros: She's very smart. Replaces lowest test grade with her final. Extra Credit Lab points is nice Cons: Goes off tangent, TOO much homework (90+ questions sometimes), does not test you on the main stuff, mostly on the nitty gritty. Makes you feel dumb if you don't participate in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• 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:

Bernice provides her students with an experience to truly grasp the material she teaches. She doesnt merely teach to a test. She teaches you with a solid foundation to build on. Perfect for going into the medical field and retaining the information. An AMAZING teacher there for YOU when you put in the work and communicate with her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2304
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I abhor science. It has always been a weakness of mine. She IS a tough grader, her test ARE difficult, she is VERY direct. It is not enough to "cruise"through this course, she puts you in a position to UNDERSTAND the information, and not just REMEMBER it. Do the homework, extra credit and don't wait to study to the end & you will pass!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't know what the negative reviews are for, she was AWESOME. Very willing to help you if you're willing to put in the work. Her tests are pretty straight forward and the homework can be redone online until you make a 100% which helps your grade a lot. Her lectures are interesting and she gives you the info in a way you can understand it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL1309
• 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:

I took her online 1309 Biology 16 week class in Spring 2018. If you complete the study guide, read the assigned pages in the book, watch the videos, participate twice a week on the message board, and turn in your one homework assignment each week you will earn an A. She is a fair grader and gives extra credit. I spent 5 hours a week on her class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2402
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

YOU WILL LEARN. If you don't you will fail. Is that not what we are here for? Professor speer is an incredible teacher and if you are going into a healthcare career you should want to learn as much as possible. She will help you do this. Many people will drop. Too bad for them because prof. Speer is "fabulous" ;). Take her courses. Study. LEARN.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2401
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader. Don't take her

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANAT2304
• 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:

Great Professor. Harder Class (Lots of information/memorization). I am going to take her again. She is very fair. Just know when your various assignments are due. Lectures are interesting and she keeps it that way. Labs are fun. You will know what you will be tested on.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2402
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Speer is brilliant, she gives great lectures and is extremely knowledgable. She is a VERY tough grader. Her tests are difficult and you are expected to know ALL of the material. There are no reviews for tests or example questions. She is a challenging professor and you will work for your grade, but you will leave her class better for it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL2304
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Difficult grader and tests. However,all homework, quizzes & assignments through blackboard. You are able to submit and resubmit to get a perfect grade up until the time assignment is due. She answers emails quickly and will spend extra time to answer questions. Goes over written part of exam in detail. You actually have to study to do well!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO1309
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her a non science major biology so I think it was a lot easier. SO if you're taking her for that I'd say do it. Do the homework and print out the PDF versions and do write out your answers. Read the parts of the textbook she tells you to, she doesnt make you read every chapter. she gives at least two extra credit opportunities.