Janel Zeman - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Janel Zeman
Department: Biology
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIO328
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Zeman has high expectations for her students. She would take points off for simple errors and was overall a hard grader. Do not ask her for a deadline extension, she is very organized and follows her syllabus and schedule strictly. She is always willing to help if you set up meetings with her.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO328
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Zeman is very thorough in her lectures and does not dumb down material. She ensures you learn the material. There is absolutely zero leniency with late work, no exceptions. The syllabus/rules are absolute law. She is super accessible and always willing to help. Exams are extremely difficult, answer choices could all be correct.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIO376
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Had her for BIO328, didn't do too bad grade wise but she was a difficult grader and the class was way more difficult than it should've been compared to other professors teaching the class. If you take her email her before work is due to check your work
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Not the best at teaching online. Lecture videos sometimes left me more confused than I started. Was unwilling to give help or answer questions over email if you missed virtual office hours. Did not provide answers to online Mastering hw or study guides to check your work unless you joined her office hours and asked her.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BMS150
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class as a freshman. I did my work but would sometimes forget to do my online HW. I lost a family member in a very traumatic way and asked her for at least an hour extension and she didn't care. For a freshman who doesn't really understand what is going on, I'd try and find someone who cares a little more than she does.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121LAB
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Inconsiderate professor. Easy content and complex assignments. Not willing to give feedback on assignments before due date. Horrible at giving directions. Pre-labs along with labs are graded extremely hard.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121LAB
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Explains labs very poorly. If you ask her to look at your lab report she says it looks "perfect" but then once you turn in it she will knock off points for things you are missing. She refused to give feedback on my lab partner's report. Very unclear on what she expects throughout lab. Everyone is so lost in this class. She's a nice person though.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
this class is difficult, but doable if you put in the effort. she lectures fast so being in class & taking good notes is very important. i met with her during office hours very often and she was always willing to help & is actually very kind. so as long as you put in work, you will do fine in class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Fantastic professor. She loves what she does and is truly incredible to listen to talking about Biology. She is very helpful all you have to do is ask! A week looks like this: Everyday you will take DETAILED notes (pay very close attention) and Exams are at the end of every chapter. This class is mostly scored off of exams. There is Ex credit.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO338
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She seems really nice and friendly, but she is oddly not understanding at all. She also isn't flexible, there's not really any room for change or error. She is very knowledgeable about what she's teaching, I just didn't feel like I understood what was going on, and didn't feel like I could really be listened to.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Zeman makes it clear what info you needed to know and what you don't. She goes very fast and assumes everyone takes notes on the powerpoint. I dealt with a family emergency and reached out to her and her response was very rude. Overall, she explains the concepts fairy well and offers a lot of extra credit, but can also be kind of rude.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121LAB
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Zeman's lab was typical in the workload- the only real issue I had with her was how intimidating she was in class. She was always very sharp and seemed angry most of the time during lab. But, she was more kind and helpful once you showed her that you were trying your best. She is more approachable and patient during office hours.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Zeman is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about the success of her students. She makes herself available outside of class and is very helpful, even though she can be a little intimidating. She gives lots of extra credit and clearly explains what her notes mean. Great teacher for biology!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Bio 120 is already a difficult class, it doesnt help that the teacher constantly bamboozles her students with misleading lectures that emphasize topics that may not be on the exams at all or, if are, are only 1 or 2 questions. She doesnt give exam reviews, and her exams are way more in depth than lecture. U need to read the book and study the book!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • 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:
Zeman is the sweetest person ever. She is so helpful in office hours if you have any questions. She gives you slides to write on to help follow along. She recommends to look at some pages in the book, however I never did and I did just fine, so you don't really need the book just the online code for homework. Super easy class. TAKE HER!!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Tough class and not many assignments so don't screw anything up!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BI121LAB
  • 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:
When you talk to her about the course itself it always seems as though she is belittling you. you can ask 100 questions about the assignments, when you do as she says she marks down. If she tells you that your results look right, including the statements, you may wanna look over them because she will mark down for little things.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is not willing to discuss any matter and doesn't go as in depth as she expects on her exams
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO121
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Zeman is the best! She is very straight forward with lectures and is super helpful during office hours. She wants her students to do well and she offers a lot of extra credit for article work so do them! No hw only a couple in class activities.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIO120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Gets to the point but explains things fast
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