Ann Somers - University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Professor: Ann Somers
Department: Biology
College: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had this professor during the Corona pandemic, and I have to say that nothing changed. Her lectures are always very detailed, and she recorded them and posted them online when we had to go home. She communicates mostly through her TAs but I didnt mind it. Overall, I think shes great. She has tons of awards, and for good reason
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If there is another professor thats available please take it. I was lucky enough to take her class during the corona mess and she did little to nothing in helping us learn the material for the tests and assignments. She responds to students in the most unprofessional of ways. Her office hours are during times when classes are typically going on
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Let me start by saying I am great at biology always have and always will. However this womans class made me doubt that. She does not teach. She has slides that have pictures on them and she talks about the pictures, then she expects notes to be taken on what she says which somethings isnt true. Meaning on the test the answer in your noteswrong
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
One of the worst professors I've ever had. She was always extremely rude to me and the people around me. I was never on my phone, I listened, took notes, etc., and she was still extremely hard to work with. She's very intimidating and I never felt comfortable talking to her. I never understood why she was so rude. I would 100% NOT recommend.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Extremely hard to work with. Doesn't seem to care about your mental health. Has a bad attitude and can be very rude! I am a good student, I follow directions, take notes, study, go to SI sessions and STILL couldn't pass her tests. Tried emailing her about it and she kept telling me to try harder. Great feedback! Should've taken this class online.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's actually really great at explaining the material and making sure we understand what she's saying. The only way you can do good in that class is if you SHOW UP and take GOOD NOTES on everything you hear her say. She can be pushy or rude about some things but it's really something you can brush off or look past. I would retake the class
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Ann Somers is the best. Take this class if your not a BIO major. She connects the material to non-science people. Clear expectations but you have to pay attention. Comes off as stubborn (and she is) and a little rude at first - but she is very compassionate and caring and passionate and funny and kind. Go to SIP sessions. Take good notes. Just try.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I was kind of worried by reading past reviews but, she's a really good teacher! She loves questions and explains things thoroughly. You actually have to try in this class and make sure to take notes! She's not going to give you all the information on the slides, you actually have to be there and pay attention. I definitely learned a lot from her.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
BIO105 is tough, but if you turn up to all the lectures and study you should be fine. Participation is taken through random iclickers (which tend to be most classes) which counts quite a bit towards your grade. Professor is really nice and funny, but lectures get very boring having them 3 times a week.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do the readings, stay off of your phone, pay attention to the lecture, and study before the tests. This class is not that hard if you follow these rules and listen. A lot of what she says isn't on the power points in lecture and is important to write down. She grades attendance via iclicker.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I'm not sure why everyone hates Ms. Somers. She really is a solid choice, if you pay attention in class and use the resources she provided the class is a breeze. The tests were similar to the study guides but it would be helpful to attend SIP. The only thing I didn't like about her class was there were very few assignments.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Somers is clearly passionate about what she teaches, which makes her lectures interesting. There are very few assignments for this class and 4 exams throughout the semester. The exams are easy if you study the material provided on the study guides, go to SIP, and take decent notes during lectures. I would take another one of her classes.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • 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:
Prof. Somers is not only scatter brained, she tends to be rude to her students. She does not organize her power points, and she only puts a couple power point slides on canvas. She does not answer questions very clearly, and she gets irritated when students ask too many questions.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • 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:
A friend told me to drop the class whenever I told her so had Ann Somers. I should have, I wish i wouldve dropped it when I had the chance. Save yourself some grief and dont take her courses. Her test are nothing like the study guide. You can ask her any question and its check the syllabus. No personal connection whatsoever.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ann was a very sweet and fun professor. There is a good bit of information covered but as long as you go to class and take good notes you'll be fine.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I love this class! She is an amazing person and professor. People are just complaing because they aren't able to use their phone.. 50 minutes without using your phone. How dreadful. Her passion for the environment and sea turtles is amazing. Would recommend her to everyone!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Mrs. Somers is clearly passionate about Biology the environment, and definitely turtles. She clearly cares about the students but she treats us like children. If you have your phone out she will ask you to leave and might take points off your grade. Her tests questions are misleading and if think you know the answer it's probably not right...
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Ann is a great professor. Her classes are not easy As. She makes sure you actually learn something. She has a good sense of humor and knows what shes doing.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doesn't round grades Some assignments require you to go to events out of class time Unreasonable grader High expectations Cumulative final Goes on unnecessary tangents so notes are disorganized which makes it hard to study TAKES RIDICULOUS AMOUNTS OF POINTS OFF FOR REASONS THAT DON'T MATTER DO NOT TAKE IF JUST FULFILLING GED! ENDED WITH AN 89!!!!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIO105
  • 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:
Ann Somers is a great teacher. She is tough and is strict about technology use, but the class is 50 minutes it's really not that hard. She is incredibly passionate about what she does and cares that every student has the opportunity to learn. She is helpful if you need it, and if you show up, then you have all of the info needed for the test.
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