Jill Reid - Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor: Jill Reid

Department: TBD

College: Virginia Commonwealth University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is class is easy in itself. It isn't a lot of busy work and it requires minimal effort. The one thing I would like to warn about is to try to keep track of the actual points you are getting on everything. You might be getting As, few Bs, maybe one C, but if those As are low, you will be in a tight spot at the end. Try to take them seriously.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOL217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, the class is just a lot of work. A lot of busy work. However, it's fairly easy and you can honestly finish it in a week if you're focused and devoted. Just expect to do a bunch of discussion posts, a bunch of quizzes, a few projects, and honor reports where you have to fill this form out to get points for completing everything. Easy A tho

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Yeah, even though there's so much stuff to do, this class is really easy. It's just a lot of reading and managing your time well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have five to six quizzes due each week based on the textbook, two other books, and videos/ted talks she links. I never actually read (briefly skimmed the book used for discussions) and googled everything and ended up getting a B. Weekly discussions and comments are easy and take 30ish minutes each. Good online class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is an ideal online class. She set it up so well. Yes, it seems like a lot of work. 6 assignments due every 2 weeks. But if you manage your time well, you will be fine. I ended up finishing a month early. (You can pretty much more at your own pace, as far as working ahead) many answers can be found on google or quizlet. Get the online text!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is online and very easy to pass. You usually have 1 assignment each week. She is always available via email. I highly recommend taking this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Reid was really nice for an online teacher, very accessible. She always replied to my emails the day of. I took the class as a prenursing requirement & to be honest, as long as you keep up with the work & READ THE TEXTBOOK, you should be able to finish off with a decent grade. There is a LOT to do. She gives extra credit points at least.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOL217
• 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:

Prof. Reid is great! Because it is online, she assigns two actual books and the textbook to read along with numerous articles and videos. Projects and discussions can be time-intensive. Quizzes and exam are all open-book but focus on pretty specific information. Easy A class as long as you keep up with the assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Jill for an online biology class. The schedule was really clear. One week we had a discussion board due along with 3 comments on others posts. The next week would be quizzes. Some answers are on Quizlet but for the most part this is an easy class just a lot of work. As long as you don't get behind you're fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• 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:

There are a lot of assignments for this class, but they aren't hard. There are four required text books, three of them you can find the pdf files online for free. She has a very generous late policy, and offers extra credit. No exams except a final and its optional. Don't take this class if your're already taking a lot of credits.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOZ391
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is her citizen Science Class. Easy and fun Class. Each week is a field trip then write a journal entry. Easy A if you keep up with the simple assignments. 1 project due at end (alone or in group). I had fun and learned a lot. You can tell this is what professor Reid really enjoys and thus make the class enjoyable.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jill Reid belittled me when I asked her questions about assignments and made me feel stupid for asking her questions especially since shes so crazy about stuff. She gives an enormous amount of work for an online class, that if you fall behind in you will fail and be stressed out. I do not mind the topic but I DO NOT like Reid! Absolute worst woman!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOL217
• 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:

This class is not bad at all. The work is not difficult and not as much as its made out to be-its an online class and you have to make up lecture time somehow. most things seem to be busy work but I took a lot away from the course. Quizzes, tests, and assignments were easy. Dr. Reid was always accessible and understanding, great late work policy!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall an easy class just keep up with the unnecessary amount of assignments. Need the textbook as well as two other books for the discussion posts and quizzes. Everything is laid out clearly it's just a lot of assignments but they're easy and you get extra credit for turning them in early.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her organization is on point. However, there was an insane amount of work, readings, and required videos each week. She says if you can't afford the 4 books she requires you shouldn't be taking the course. Additionally, everything we were reading and watching was OLD, sometimes 15 year old information. which for nutrition I feel should be current.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jill Reid doesn't care about her students. There is so much homework even for an online class, and she asks you to buy FOUR books for this class and said that if you can't afford it then you shouldn't be in college.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This course is so unnecessary. It requires so much work for absolutely no reason. You definitely don't any of the books she requires. Literally everything is online.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Specifically for BIOL217: Jill is an extremely organized prof, sending out weekly emails with updates, and providing perfectly clear grading criteria for each assignment. There are PLENTY of extra credit opportunities, grades are ALWAYS available & up to date, and the assignments aren't horrible- just busy work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO217
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're having second thoughts on whether or not to take this professor because everyone else is saying that you do a lot of homework, just ignore them. And I am talking about this class only, BIO217. This is an online course so of course there is a lot to do, but I guarentee you that they are all easy work.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are so many assignments for this class. Like you will never be bored. But, she's a nice woman and responds to emails and will give you points back for debating a question. Overall fine, I just hate biology.