Patricia McDermott Wells - Florida International University

Professor: Patricia McDermott Wells

Department: TBD

College: Florida International University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CGS3092
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Solid professor that gives great feedback, is very accessible outside of class, and is clear about what she wants done on her assignments. Need to complete a hefty research paper and then take a video of you presenting that research paper. Other than that its easy quizzes and discussion posts.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are better options out there keep looking! The course isnt hard. A LOT of work yes, but doable. The professor can be rude and disrespectful to students with questions. She answers with snarky comments thinking shes being cute. She over complicates the crap out of this class. Overall pain in the ass. LOOK ELSEWHERE.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CGS3095
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She states the expectations for the course very clearly in her syllabus and replies fast (usually within the hour). Class consists of quizzes, weekly discussions, a research paper and a presentation for that paper. Overall pretty easy, and her lectures are also transcribed on Momentos which can be very convenient.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CGS3095
• 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:

This is my 2nd time taking this professor & i think she's great. She makes you work for your grade but you will learn a lot from her. What I love most about her is how accessible she is to her students. She replies to texts and emails almost instantly. She is clear about what she wants and expects from you. Do the work and you'll do well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Her attitude and grade scale for the class is a joke.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Based on 7 projects, midterm, and final. Projects are time-consuming but manageable if you watch the Momentos. Midterm & final are straight forward if you study the materials she posts. Do your work and study for the midterm and final and you'll be good! Genuinely cares for her students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CGS3095
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a good professor, Understanding, grades easy not too hard when it comes to gardening. Make sure you meet the requirements on the rubrics for discussion. Only 5 discussions, 10 quizzes easy af and one research paper which you will have to do with any professor. I could finish this class in 3 weeks lol. Just take it online for session A or B.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CNT4182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a VERY fair professor. I took her for HCI and IoT and she does work with you. In her online IoT class you have no midterm or final only quizzes and one group project w/ Zoom meetings everyweek. Very knowledgable and answers questions fast (She WANTS to help you). You will learn in her classes, she doesn't beat around the bush with learning.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For a class with easy content she makes it super hard. Really bad professor, Instructions are unclear, and she expect you to do things without telling you to. Tests are extremely specific and you need to know the book by heart. Study guide do not work. and very confusing, She only replies to the emails she wants to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• 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:

CGS 2518 Dr. McDermott Wells is very helpful, polite, and responds quickly to any questions. Class was actually really informative and I actually have used the skills I learned outside of the class. There was one project a week, sometimes none so we could have study time. (Make sure to study!) Our midterm/final were taken on-campus.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There are 7 major projects and two exams. The midterm is 37% of your final grade and the final exam is 42% of your final grade. The exams are in test format and NOT AT ALL like the projects. DO NOT take this professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is so easy to get a hold of. You can email her or text her through whats app she will answer all of your questions. 7 projects a midterm and final. She makes videos telling you how to do the projects. You do have to study for the midterm and final. They also have to be taken in person. Easy A if you put in some effort.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CEN3721
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Did not use the textbooks, her powerpoints were sufficient. Shes very picky, had a hard time getting some assignments approved and ended up having to redo some of them because her standards are ridiculously high.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CGS5318
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

EVERYTHING IS SELF EXPLANATORY! She is honestly available all day and answers any question you have. I wish she could be my professor for every course!!! Take her class. You have to dedicate some time to the projects at the end of the week but you'll be grateful for learning the material. Thought I would never have to use Excel.. I DO!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is not an online class, this class should be taken in class due to the difficulty level. The weighed grade distribution is unfair because we spend a lot of time on the assignments/projects, this should be the biggest % grade assigned. Two exams have to be taken on site or proctored. Like I said this class should not b e an online class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CNT4403
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pros: Great feedback Answers Emails quickly Somewhat Merciful on Exams Cons: Disorganized Group chats not permitted Labs are tedious Must pass Final with 70% or higher, otherwise you fail the course. Conclusion: I'd advise taking this class with a different professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CGS2518
• 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:

Make sure to look at syllabus and get a system going to stay on track with work. Email professor she is there and will help with no problem. When she see's your committed and willing she will definitely help and try to refer you to get the necessary help needed to pass the course.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CEN3721
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very educated in the subject and she is a tough grader but you will learn. There's two group projects and every week there is a 5 to 10 min. quiz on the subject for the week. powerpoint slides range from 25 to 60 (this is a hybrid course). She will definitely give you feed back and always responds to emails. (Didn't use the 3 books in class)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CEN3721
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So Professor Wells is not the easy at all but she has a method to her madness and if you follow along her readings and labs you'll do fine. She is also very helpful out of class and will have many methods of communication if you have a question. Don't wait till last minute to read her slides for her exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CEN3721
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's not a bad teacher, definitely knows the subject well. But she has turned the class into a chore more than an actual course we can enjoy since the topic is very interesting. Various quizzes and readings due each week. Each quiz is timed 5-8 minutes. Really a shame, this class could be very enjoyable if she wasn't such a stickler.