Alison Mostrom - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

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Alison Mostrom - University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Professor: Alison Mostrom

Department: Science

College: University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BS119
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mostrom really loves the material she lectures on and tries to make it as fascinating for her students as possible with videos and pictures as well as her slides. She also puts herself in the place of a student to offer us studying tips and questions she may put on the exam. Great overall!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BS103104
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mostrom is literally the cutest teacher ever. She truly cares about Biology. You don't have to go to class really however it would be easier if you did. As of right now, I have a 92 % Her lectures are boring and just her filling in the blanks but I'm sure you can do that urself. Memorize the slides and you will pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BS10901
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:

Mostrom is the worst teacher I have ever experienced! She doesn't teach AT ALL. She is basically teaching herself the entire 50 mins. Instead of seeing that more than 50% of her class failing is a bad thing and a sign to teach better, she immediately blames students for not doing enough. DON'T TAKE HER PLEASE, FOR YOUR OWN GOOD!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BS200
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There's no need to go to class because she just spends 50 minutes typing notes into a powerpoint. Her tests are pretty easy and come straight from the slides. No need for the text book either, just memorize the slides and you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BS119
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She cares about the material but she didn't really care about the people in her class. The handouts she gives on the first day of a new powerpoint are actually useful for studying for the final. If you actually put effort into knowing everything on the powerpoints you'll get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BS119
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:

She's a really nice person, but Mostrom doesn't really teach she just types into the slides during class, you just have to literally memorize her powerpoints and you should be good for the tests. You don't have to go to class either.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BS119
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mostrom is a really nice person to talk to and her tests are relatively easy, but she's a terrible teacher. She spends class time typing her notes into a powerpoint and she doesn't engage the class at all. Everything on her tests comes straight from her powerpoints. If you don't memorize for this class, then you're in for a bad time.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BS119
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Zambito first semester and I was one of the rare ones that liked her better than Mostrom. In Mostrom's class, I did not learn at all. I memorized the powerpoints and that still did not help. I wrote out every single powerpoint for nothing. No one shows up to her lecture and if they do, no one pays attention. It is not engaging at all.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BS109
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Mostrom's Gen Bio I class was the easiest class I've taken this semester. Her exams are straight from her notes and you should plan to spend 2 weeks in advance studying them word for word. You don't even need to go to class because she just types notes as she goes along. However, Friday classes are mandatory because they're ALE days. Easy A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO101
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:

Her exam is exactly her power points. She just rearranges the questions and words them differently. This class is 100% memorization. Lowest grade is dropped, so do good on the first 3 exams as they get harder. Easy A if you don't procrastinate and start studying early. MAKE FLASHCARDS!! No extra credit, and she doesn't boost anyone's grades.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BS104
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Mostrom for Biology 104. If you go to class and study the powerpoints, you will get an A.(it helps if you are good at memorizing) Compared to the other Biology teacher, Zambito, her exams are much easier. However, I felt like I learned more in Zambito's class. If you want to learn but get a B+, take Zambito. If you want the A, take Mostrom!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BS103104
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

First, I don't know how the previous reviews said the tests were difficult. You don't even need to show up... She seems like a good lady, but she is an atrocious teacher. You DON'T learn anything. For her gen bio classes, if you're good at memorizing then it's an easy A+. Don't take her if you want to learn. Take her if you want an easy A

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love her, A Genuinely good professor

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BS101
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:

Tests are difficult, BUT, she is soo sweet, her lectures are amazing. Post all of her powerpoints online (memorize them and youll get an A-B). Love her, its on the difficult side but not impssible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BS220
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Plant diversity is one of the easiest classes in the department. Just study the notes a few times and the exams aren't tricky. There's No textbook and only 2 exams but they're easy especially with a little effort. She cares a lot about the subject and gets carried away sometimes but that's just Dr. Mostrom.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BS103
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are very detail oriented. Would take again, do not need the textbook physically, online would help. Textbook is clear and tells you how to use it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BS101
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had her for Gen Bio 1 & 2. Great professor, tests are hard. Tests are all lecture notes

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BS103104
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

All you need to do is memorize the slides (even the little details you don't think are important) and you should pass with at least a B. Her examples and methods are a little strange but she is nice lady.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved her class! She is really clear about what is going to be on the exams. Just study the notes word for word and you'll do well! She also makes class enjoyable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BS104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she is amazing! Love her! Very fair. Her tests are based off her notes, so if u study her notes word for word, you are good!

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