Penny McDonald - Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne Campus

Professor: Penny McDonald

Department: TBD

College: Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1011
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Online due Corona, Mrs. McD is excellent. 4/5 exams, multiple labs and assignments. Mrs. McD has videos about each chapter, study them and you will get an easy A. Exams are online. Easy grader

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took class online due to Corona but the PowerPoints did not match up too well with the worksheets. In the video lessons she just reads the pp word for word. Gives a good amount of time to complete work and only grades top 10 quiz grades.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The subject is not easy, however, Professor McDonald has videos of each chapter so you can watch them online. Watch the videos, study and you will do very well in the tests. The tests and quizzes are online. A quiz for each chapter and a test every 3 or 4 chapters. All online but timed, so study before you start. Very good experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her class for bio 1 and loved her so much that took her again for bio 2. Bio 2 is much easier and interesting than bio 1 because bio 1 is very content based whereas bio 2 we could actually focus on the bigger picture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Like any biology class, her gen bio 2 class was difficult, but made possible by her lectures and labs. Shes passionate and knowledgeable about what she teaches, and while she tends to get off topic at the beginning of class, I didn't mind because it got me inspired to learn more biology. You will need to study, but its difficult to fail otherwise.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I personally love professor McDonald and I did not have too much difficulty in this class, but it certainly was not easy. While the class is hard, she provides plenty of study material. Her lectures are up on canvas and she also posts notes and worksheets that you can use. You need to put work in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Labs are easy and practical is open notes. She gives you a test every 3-4 chapters but is weighted heavily cuz the final is not cumulative. I found it hard to remember her lectures so I had to read and teach myself the chapters. However, if you follow the notes and put in the work you'll be able to pass easily.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BSC1011
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. McD is incredibly passionate about bio. She teaches with enthusiasm and makes class interesting. The practicals are challenging, but they are doable. If you work hard, you will pass with an A. Absolutely recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super laid back class, just make to turn in all of the labs and study for the test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BSC1010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had her for Biology 1 as a hybrid class and boy I do not regret taking her. I learned so much and she is the sweetest and most favorite professor Ive ever had. If you have a question she will answer it in detail and help you out. Take her! You wont regret it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BSC1011
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

loved ms. mcdonald! she's very passionate about what she teaches; all of her lectures are supplemented by her personal experience which makes them a lot more exciting to listen to. the lab practicals are hard, but reading the textbook was a REALLY good decision for me personally, i studied very little and got an a on each one. definitely take her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1011
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. McDonald is one of the sweetest teachers at EFSC. Her class is very heavy with the lectures but she is very knowledgeable about Biology. Also, has connections with researchers so if you need help definitely recommend. Labs are pretty simple just do the work! Only "hard" part is the practicals (picture test in class) but exams online so not bad

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BSC1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor McDonald is great. I took her Hybrid- BSC1010 and wasn't sure what to expect. She gives you what you need to get an A. Online lectures, chapter outlines, worksheets to practice, Youtube links. Not an easy A, but If you watch the lecture, read the text and review the outlineA. Labs are fun and you usually get out early but don't miss Lab.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class as a hybrid class. Sometimes she would skip the labs to lecture on more difficult chapters, and she is a great teacher. I wish I would have taken this class completely in person because she is so good.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO1011
• 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 one of the sweetest teachers I've ever had. She is passionate about biology and she has tons of interesting stories. I would take this class again if I could she's an amazing professor who genuinely cares for her students.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 02M
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A lot of lecturing but is willing to help you understand it all. Very light hearted spirit and easy to talk to for help. It can be difficult to reach her outside of the classroom. Overall, not a bad class and really fun labs.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO1010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Biology is my major so I studied really hard and took her class very seriously and I did great. If you are looking for an easy A this is not the class for you. She makes everything super clear and knows A LOT. For tests, if you want to pass, studying is a necessity. It is hard but worth it if you study and take it seriously.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO1010
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took bio 1 by her, the class itself was hard but she usually explains concepts well. She shows YouTube videos that provide a good visual for the concept shes explaining. There is about 15 online quizzes, they are 10 questions each and they are pretty easy. Overall, she is a pretty good teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BSCC1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. McDonald is a decent teacher. Her tests are extremely hard. I liked her class but it honestly took up all of my time. I was very stressed out. You need to study rigorously if you want A's on her exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BSC1010
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Mrs. Penny but Beware!!! She thinks the world of biology and thinks you should too. This class took up all my time as if I didn't have any other classes. You never know what's on tests. And when you think you know vocabulary for test-try again. She's smart and has a lot of personal stories in which I enjoyed. Stare clear I say!