Andrea Garrison - Bakersfield College

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Andrea Garrison - Bakersfield College

Professor: Andrea Garrison

Department: Science

College: Bakersfield College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO11
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want an A in the class and science doesn't come easy to you, you are going to have to study regularly. Her exams are based off of her lecture notes but the book helps explain cycles better because there are more pictures in them. Go to every class and ASK QUESTIONS! The labs can be difficult. Attend class and lab or grade will suffer.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIOB3A
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If your premed I guarantee you will meet more Professors just like Garrison. She is a tough grader but fair. Participation is a must!!! Textbook was rarely used but is still good to get if you can to strengthen your knowledge on her lectures. Lectures are important but she talks her very fast (review her powerpoints before lecture and print them).

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIOB3A
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is pretty fast paced and requires you to stay on top of your game. You have lab and lecture and a test in both for each unit you cover. I've gotten anywhere from c's to d's on those but I'm still ending the semester with a B so you have a lot of other assignments to balance the grades out. Work hard from day one and you'll do just fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIOB3A
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garrison is one of the best professors I've ever had. This class is for biology majors, IT IS NOT EASY. But show up, pay attention, and study as much as you can and you will do great! She is always ready to help you and truly cares about her students. As biology majors, this is probably one of the easiest classes you'll take, so studyyy!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIOLB3A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are not prepared to work, do not take this class. She is a fair professor and will try to give you as many points as she can but you have to put in the work to earn your grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIOL 3A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take Biology with Garrison. Expects you to know things not mentioned in textbook, tests are ridiculously tough, and extremely anal. Has multiple choice on tests, but its actually multiple-multiple choice. If you're hoping to get an A in this course, do not even bother taking it with her. You need more than a great memory to pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIOB3A
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Garrison means well, but doesn't do well when it comes to teaching B3A. Only take this class if you plan on having perfect attendance for the semester and if you have transportation out of town for the two projects required. Lots of outside studying time will be needed to understand that vast amount of material covered.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIOLB11
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The material is kind of hard, but she is the most organized professor I have had. She strongly follows her syllabus. You really need to study and don't miss class or assignments, in order to get an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIOB11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

MS GARRISON WAS VERY HELPFUL. IF YOU DO ALL THE WORK AND SHOW UP FOR LABS AND STUDY YOULL G AN A. I LOVED THE FIELD TRIPS WE GOT TO DO AS OUR PROJECT AND EXTRA CREDIT. I WENT KAYAKING AND WHALE WATCHING AND I DID LEARN ALOT. POWERPOINTS ONLINE AND SHE HAS STUDY GUIDES FOR RY EXAM INCLUDING THE FINAL. GREAT TEACHER

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIOLB11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garrison is very nice and helpful. Unfortunately, she has a lot of busy work that she only collects once in awhile and her lectures are exceedingly boring. However, the powerpoints are posted online.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIOB11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is extremely nice and gives you a lot to study for but he final exam was a piece of cake and she really works with you and to improve your grade. Very interesting class and I would take classes from her again!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIOLB11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garrison is a cool teacher both inside and outside of class. She is fun and will definitely make sure you learn to think AND write better. However, you do have to work for your grades.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIOB11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Garrison is a very good professor. She expects students to learn and is demanding of them, resulting in low reviews. Her tests are challenging but come directly out of her notes. She is older so she follows her lecture notes, but is still very effective. I have read and heard her lectures are "boring" but I beg to differ!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIOL11
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:

Very difficult teacher, doesn't grade fairly across the board. I wanted to major in biology til I took her. If you can get a different teacher other than her you will be better off.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Garrison is reasonable and knows her stuff. Tests are hard but she provides extra credit opportunities to make up for it. Showing up to lab is a MUST, you get 10 points just for being there, plus she gives a quiz every lab. A lot of points are missed out on if you don't show up. I struggled but managed to pass with a good grade!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are not a science major you might want to choose another professor. Tests are hard!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher, very smart, but expects WAY too much out of a junior college class. Tests are very hard and extensive, her lectures go very fast and info is easily missed, she goes over material only once, review sessions do not involve her, students bring in own materials and study together. She's a great teacher, but if you have more th

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Garrison is extremely knowledgeable, and you can learn a lot, but you have to work for it. It's not easy, and lectures can be boring, but there is lots of information in them. She is all business, so take this class if you want to learn, don't take it if you want to have lots of fun.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO11
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are gifted in knowledge of Biology, it doesn't matter what teacher you have. I am not very good at science. If you don't have a car, don't take this class, there are 3 required field trips. If you don't have all the time in the world to devote to studying, don't take this class... No study guides. Tons of assignments...buy a lot of paper!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIOB11
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:

Tests cover lecture material and you get points just for showing up to the labs. Although there is a lot of material and I didn't want to take the class I ended up finding it really interesting and managed to do better than I thought I would .. showing up is key

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