Lydia Martinez-Rivera - University of Texas at San Antonio

Professor: Lydia Martinez-Rivera

Department: TBD

College: University of Texas at San Antonio

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mainly group projects. Before any project or essay needs to be submitted, she does offer a chance for feedback. She does offer a few chances for extra credit.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• 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:

I have never disliked a class so much. Just thinking about this class gets me stressed. Dr. M is not friendly and I have always had a hard time trying to communicate with her. There has been a lot of favoritism in my class and I have not learned anything from this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. M is condescending and unfriendly. She may claim otherwise, but she's lying. Her accent is so thick that it's hard to understand her, plus she doesn't use powerpoints because she thinks they mark a professor as "bad." The class is an easy A, but taking her will leave you frustrated that UTSA allows professors like this to teach.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. M! She gives really in-depth lectures/notes that help for the assignments she provided. She has a good sense of humor, and she is really caring. This class is easy to pass! Just put in the effort. Easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is really a TOUGH GRADER!!! DON'T take her. she is too picky. I spent a lot of time in this class, but till get a low grade. Also, she is rude to students, why she is a teacher!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. M. is kind of silly. But, in a good way. I took the class aimed at natural science majors so we did a lot of learning how to gather information. If she assigned a paper she was willing to give you feedback 2 to 3 times before you turned it in for credit. There are a few group projects but as long as you do your share you will get a good grade!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She overall was an OK professor. Takes attendance. Though she had a lot of spunk, the lectures were really boring. For an AIS class, there was A LOT of work. I managed an A but it was none too easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: AIS1013
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

After an entire semester, I honestly do not know what I have learned or was supposed to learn in this class. I gained absolutely nothing but a low grade for this class. She's never clear on anything and is her attitude makes you want to strangle her. Why is she a teacher?

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AIS1013
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is not clear in instructions. She is very rude to her students and condescending. When you go to her for help, she doesn't say much to help you.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The truth. Dr. M is tough. If you don't take advantage of the opportunities she gives by reading your drafts before you turn things for grade (and leave class instead) or the second-chance on the oral presentations you will cry the whole semester. I got my drafts in and presented a second time, I am good. Pay attention and do as she says.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just no. I dreaded coming to class, but was forced to come because attendance is a grade. You sit through a lecture, that by the time you walk out, realized you didn't understand anything. She is too picky on what she wants. Her high expectations lead to a worse grade for you. For what is suppose to be an easy class, she makes unbearable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are boring and half the time you don't know what is going on. Would not take again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She has no structure at what she's teaching. I have literally learned nothing from this class at all except for she is rude and in fact does treat students who need or ask for help with disrespect and is almost degrading. None of the assignments make sense, and she had the worst instructions for her assignments. I suggest not taking her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take this class! Dr. Martinez is very particular in grading and does not give a clear explanation of her standards. She is an extremely tough grader and takes AIS way too seriously. At times she can be nice, however she is extremely rude! This class is supposed to help students transition into college, however, she was very discouraging.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She honestly made me considering dropping out of college, and it's my first semester here.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Longest class for a simple subject. She's so sassy it's annoying. Grades harsh while not being clear on what she wants. to reiterate others below. DO NOT TAKE HER.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher made my semester a living hell. She refused to help students,gave pure utter disrespect when asked for help. She treats students who need help as lazy bums, She also takes off points for the smallest and stupidest things. She even referred me to the judiciary committee for plagiarizing the dictionary! DO NOT TAKE HER. REPORT HER.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Always willing to help you. Super nice, super understanding and super cool. She has a heart which is nice. No one likes the class but we all love her. She is one of those professors you just go "wow she really has a grasp on everything she teaches". Just don't be mean to her and you'll do fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Martinez is AMAZING! She is respected by her students and makes a required and tedious class fun and engaging. Attendance is crucial to your grade so if you if have the tendency to skip, you're in trouble. We had maybe 5 assignments due the entire semester and she doesn't give us the usual "busy work" which I greatly appreciated.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: AIS1203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She will literally talk for the whole class using one breath. She's passionate about whatever she teaches, but she is a pretty serious and strict person.