Patricia Walsh - University of Delaware

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Patricia Walsh - University of Delaware

Professor: Patricia Walsh

Department: Science

College: University of Delaware

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BISC105
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class over summer and it was too much material condensed into a short period. Professor Walsh had pre-recorded classes that were no help in learning the material or narrowing down what was going to be on the exams. I ended up pulling up utube instruction instead. There were no study sessions before the exams. A teach yourself class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a hard class and not even for my major. I also took it through covid-19 so it made the labs harder. Also used proctorU for exams and they're hard to work with.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class is SO hard considering it is an intro level class. I study so hard for every exam and barely pass. lectures are super confusing and not very helpful. exams are very very hard! get ready to study for hours for the exams or you won't pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures coordinate with the textbook chapters. To do well on the tests, which are not cumulative, just take notes in the class (lectures are posted on course capture), do the homework (which is online twice per week using Pearson), and study the available reviews guides. She is helpful in office hours and answers questions clearly.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm reading negative reviews so I thought I'd share my experience. The pandemic made it half online. She gives simple daily clicker quizzes. Before each exam she compiled a canvas page of recordings, Q&A's, lectures, etc. I can see what others are talking about, definitely you have to study on your own. She's so nice tho. Some labs were hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures and HW dont help on the exams at all, and she doesnt care if youre struggling. Wont offer help or answer emails for days, youll have to teach yourself everything. This is NOT a class for non majors. Seriously made me contemplate dropping out of college altogether.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sweet lady. It just was really hard to convince myself to show up. Its a boring class and easy to zone-out. She posts videos on capture but doesn't post the power point or study guides which I would prefer because I don't want to watch 50 minute videos. You also don't find out your average until the end which is frustrating.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Walsh is a very nice professor. However, her BISC 104 course is extremely difficult. You have to pay attention to the smallest details in her lectures or else you won't get what she's talking about. Exams are very specific and can tend to trick you up. Homework is also the same way. If you plan to take this course prepare to work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

What she lectures on is what's going to be on the exams. Her lectures go in depth. She holds review sessions before every exam. Homework twice a week and is very helpful toward the exams.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she's not the best at lecturing but she's really nice and tries her best. she doesn't count attendance but instead does clicker points every class. there is homework basically every night but its easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously though she does not know how to teach. It surprises me that they assigned her to teach a bio class for non-majors. Everything I know if from prior knowledge but somehow she doesn't know how to explain things properly in biology. She's very vague and will rush through things. Clicker questions and hw's take 30 minutes twice a week busywor

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Walsh is a very sweet lady and really cares about her students. She does clicker question every class. They aren't hard but it really helps your grade if you go to class. She also uses course capture so if you miss a class you can watch it online. She always offers extra help and has review sessions for every exam. I would take her again!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

one of the best professors I've had at UD so far! Definitely take her class if possible. She is so easy to talk to and really cares about all her students. Read the textbook, go to office hours and ask questions if needed!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Learned more from teaching myself out of the textbook than from going to class. Lectures are dull and very vague. Definitely need to study to get a decent grade on tests. She means well and is very kind, but not the best at teaching biology for non-biology majors.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor you could possibly have. She make no sense in lecture and is no help in her office hours. Basically called me dumb when I went to go ask for help once, and she told me to switch classes. Gives you no time to answer the clicker questions, and talks really fast as if everyone understands it. She's overall just rude and annoying.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Walsh is a phenomenol Professor. As long as you go to class and actually pay attention, and keep up with readings and homework you are guaranteed to do well. Definitely go to office hours if you need help because she truly wants you to succeed and will help you if you ask for it. I highly recommend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice women, she actually cares about the students. She hold review sessions before exams. The test are hard, in order to do well you have to do all your homework and read the textbook. The class is not hard to pass because their is clicker points, lab grade, homework points and then 4 exams and the final is not cumulative

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BISC104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walsh is a very nice lady. This class isn't too hard, but it definitely requires studying. You need to go to class because she gives clicker participation points. the class is on capture and its a big lecture hall so if you miss its not a huge deal.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BICS104
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's nice and a fair teacher. There are iClickers but you can get away with skipping. The class definitely requires some studying.

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