Joanna Diller - Auburn University

Professor: Joanna Diller

Department: TBD

College: Auburn University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOL6220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Diller gives four exams which are all required for graduate students- from the first three she will drop the lowest score. It is necessary to pay attention to specific details for her exams, which she will give hints about in class. She is very helpful and more than willing to meet for office hours.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked Dr. Diller a lot. Her lectures were heavy but shes really passionate about the material and makes it interesting. You have to go to class to get everything because her slides are pretty bare. I found the tests to be very difficult so dont underestimate how hard they will be. Study the slides and what she says and youll be fine.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

super boring lecture. memorize old tests and its an easy A. you can also drop the lowest test grade aka the final

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Molecular genetics as a med elective. PPTs are posted online, as well as sample questions. Four exams (last is the "final") with a drop. Review the lecture notes and sample questions once or twice and you will be good.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Would definitely take again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Test questions come straight from powerpoint and she gives away a lot of test problems in lecture. Her final exam is old test questions and she drops lowest test grade. Also the lab is very easy and she gives bonus points. I would definitely take her over any other professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is so sweet and truly loves not only this subject matter but making sure her students understand it. Attendance is not mandatory, but you would be a fool not to come to class as she frequently gives out test questions and explains everything so well. Rarely had to study outside of class because of how well she lectured.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Diller is adorable and is a great teacher despite the dry material. She genuinely wants all of her students to do well, despite the majority of students in the class skipping class every day. She gives 3 exams and you can drop the lowest one. Lab is also very straightforward, too. Get your hands on old exams and you are golden!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• 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:

Dr. Diller is a great professor. Would definitely recommend taking any class with her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Diller gives a practice exam before each test and the questions are very similar to the real exam. No textbook. Make sure you study your notes and read the lecture powerpoints - many questions come straight from the slides! Overall, it was fairly easy to get an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Spring '15. No textbook, so the tests are completely from class lectures. This means that the material on the tests is limited to only what you cover in class. Tests aren't hard, and I believe the average on all the tests was around an 85. She does check attendance, but her lectures are enjoyable as she is passionate about the subject matter.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tests are not difficult and are all multiple choice. The old tests she posts really help. Attendance is mandatory. Very sweet and intelligent professor. She is sometimes hard to follow in lecture. Enjoyed her class overall.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Diller is a much better professor than previous reviews suggest. Mol. genetics isn't an easy class per se, but it is not bad if you know how to study. No textbook, so record her lectures and play them back before the test. Old exams are also helpful since she draws q's from a bank. Sweet professor, helpful, & cheerful… highly recommend!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took her over the Summer, for anyone who has a solid background in BIOL 1020, this class shouldn't be difficult. Do the sample test questions she posts and you should be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Intro to Molecular Genetics isn't very interesting. It's incredibly vague and she doesn't do a fantastic job explaining things. That being said, it's an easy class if you just study the slides.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Molecular genetics isn't an easy class. Attendance is mandatory and will make your grade go up (or will drop your grade). Get old tests and study those - they're very similar. She is extremely helpful in office hours and is very approachable. She really wants you to learn. Had her for BIOL 3000 too and would suggest taking her. Really nice lady!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOL5220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Well, I don't really know where to start. The lectures were long and boring. I was never really sure what she was getting at. The main problem is that it becomes apparent you don't need to pay attention after the first test. I think this class could benefit from an actual textbook, and a more organized teaching method. At least it's easy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOL4950
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Diller knows what she's talking about and some simply choose to blame a difficult field (like miRNA--what our undergrad seminar class focused on) on the professor. If you pay attention or ask questions (her lectures are extensive), you will have no problems. She's not a nazi on attendance but it's preferred. She is also very fair on grading.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is really boring, but Genetics is not suppose to be the fun. Powerpoints = dull, and hard 2 study. I'm sure old tests help, but u only should use them if u plan on not going into future biology courses. U won't learn anything from the class unless you learn the material yourself. 4 those who take the easy route, good luck in future courses.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3000
• 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:

Take her over Wooten!! She is extremely nice, tests are just like previous ones and practice questions (which she gives before each test). Class is boring, but if you go occasionally and study 2 days before tests youll get an A.