Beatrice Holton - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Professor: Beatrice Holton

Department: TBD

College: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She knows alot and would be a great professor for grad level students but for an intro class it was extremely detail oriented. She wants you to learn but expects you do be at her level of knowledge in a ridiculous amount of time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is tough however I enjoyed Holtons Method of explaining things and her use of drawings to illustrate processes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO372
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult class. Requires a lot of dedication and commitment. Dr. Holton was helpful at explaining complex concepts. Quizzes were tough, papers and presentations were graded fairly.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

For an intro level class, Holton teaches way too in depth and expects students to know too much. It is not an easy A but its possible to do well if you go to lecture, watch the podcasts and DEFINITELY go to SI. SI simplifies all the concepts she explains and really focuses on the stuff that you need to know for exams. Don't need to buy the book.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows the material very well and is extremely educated in the topic at hand. However, she expects you to understand everything to the same depth as her, which is very frustrating especially if biology is not your major. I had to study hours on end every week to receive the grade I did. I also wouldn't have passed without SI, GO TO SI!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She expects you to know absolutely everything in great detail and will grade you on how well you demonstrate that knowledge on exams which are almost all "short" answer/essay. She assigns 2 papers which she wants done a specific way but won't really tell you how to write them. Very tough grader. She also makes you work in groups for daily points

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class is a flipped course, so she expects you to come to class with the knowledge of the chapter. You really have to teach yourself the material. Her exams are short answer and she grades on "what she thinks shows you know the material." She accepts drawings, which helps a little.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are extremely hard and the questions really make you think. You don't get actual homework for the class but make sure you keep up with online podcasts so you don't fall behind with notes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO105LAB
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have Holton for my Bio 105 lab and she expects you to know what she is telling you to do without explaining it fully. She is a nice person, somewhat, so she will definitely answer them but she gets annoyed after asking too many.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If she is the worst teacher ever you weren't willing to put in the work required in this class to succeed. It's tough, but if you watch the podcasts and re read her powerpoint slides the amount of material you learn is rewarding. She doesn't "teach" in class because she uses it to explain difficult material in the podcasts and for useful exercises.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is made up of 2 papers and 4 exams. All of the exams are short answer. Participate ALOT. if you don't have time to put into this class, don't take it because you have to kind of teach yourself material. Dr. Holton does not answer your questions directly. Even if science comes easier for you, like me, this class is going to be difficult.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For the love of God, please don't take her classes. She is extremely rude to students for simply not understanding. When she grades rough drafts, she only gives half of her feedback to you so that your final grade is still only sub-par. I don't know if she's lazy or just doesn't have the time, but she really doesn't seem to care about her students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The podcasts are hard to listen to but force yourself to stay on top of them and actively take notes. It's okay if you don't 100% understand it yet. Add to your notes during class and ask questions. If you really want the A, get a tutor ASAP (they go quickly). I found office hours beneficial. Exams are hard, but she gives partial credit generously.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO323
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Holton is a very nice woman and she is very knowledgeable in her area of study; however, her class is extremely hard to pass. I ended up dropping on the last drop date. She flipped the class so you watch podcasts and read BEFORE class and then during class it's more of a, "so, any questions?" She explains briefly and does a group activity.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am not a fan of Biology, but I did really well in Holton's course because I watched every podcast prior to class and would rewrite the picture explanations that were written in the book. You really don't need the book and DON'T BUY THE CONNECT! It was a waste of money and won't help with what she emphasizes in the course. SI is helpful

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Holton is extremely knowledgable on the subject, but fails in the teaching category. She started flipped classes this year , which means she doesn't really teach in class. Her tests are more difficult than any other Biology professor and the only reason that I passed this class is because of the student instructor, avoid if possible.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst/hardness professor I ever had. I am to say pretty good at science, except in her class. I do not understand one thing that is going on. I attend every class listen to her, podcast. I learn nothing. Just cause of her I will have to retake bio again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice lady but teaching isn't her calling. She teaches as if you're at a doctoral level as she is, hard to follow and understand. Must attend every class and SI session to even come close to passing. Half the class of mainly nursing students failed her first exam this semester. Would not recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• 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:

Holton is a very confusing teacher. She is very smart, but doesn't know how to get the information down to freshman level. Her flipped class method does not work very well, and test averages are very low.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is an awful lecture teacher she sucks don't take her class