Debby Dempsey - Northern Kentucky University

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Debby Dempsey - Northern Kentucky University

Professor: Debby Dempsey

Department: Biological Sciences

College: Northern Kentucky University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO272
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class is taught through an online program with self tests which she literally pulls word for word questions from. If you remotely do the self tests and memorize the answer choice, you'll do fine!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is not an easy gen ed. Lock down browser for EVERYTHING. The tests cover a TON of material. It is a lot of information to cram.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor. Tells you what you need to know and is straight forward with the content, however you still need to work hard in this class. The grade is all quizzes and exams, and you get up to 5 extra credit points by going to SI. Always responds fast to emails and is very willing to help you!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There's more material in this class than you can shake a stick at, but the instructor does a really fabulous job in structure and format. The notes are clear and concise, and you know from the start what's expected of you. You really have to work hard for a good grade, and you have to spend many hours with the material. Do this, you'll succeed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is horrendous. The material isn't spread out evenly, she sprinkles religion into her lectures (which are nearly always read word for word from a PowerPoint), she covers way to much material, especially since the test questions are very specific and closed note. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. Really, don't. It's abysmal.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO209
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:

Amazing professor and very caring. Just memorize slides when she assigns them and you'll have no probs with tests. Seriously, tests are straight from slides. Don't have to read. Sends motivational and caring emails each week. Offers help in her office whenever. You always know what to expect with Debbie. She's a top professor at NKU.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is all about how much effort you are willing to put in. I suggest watching the lectures, taking notes over EVERYTHING, and studying early for the exams. If you do poorly on one test, bringing that grade up will be a struggle. Don't fall behind!!! As tempting as it may be to just take a week off.. DON'T!!! WATCH THE LECTURES!!!!!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor very caring, and very accessible if you need help she is always wiling to help. You really have to study a lot if you want a good grade. This is an online class based off of 4 test (100 pts. each), 6 quizzes (20 pts. each, lowest one is dropped), and 1 final (200 pts. cumulative) You are recorded the taking tests and quizzes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

-Lockdown browser for all quizzes and tests, even practice quizzes -Make sure you look at the study guide -You learn everything from a powerpoint, it is like teaching yourself -Tests cover a ton of material -If you are looking for an easy Gen Ed, this is not the class to take.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Anatomy is difficult to begin with and even more difficult when the lecture is taken completely online. She has plenty of videos and worksheets to help you understand. Still have issues understanding the material? Shoot her a quick email and she is always more than willing to meet with you to answer any questions.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class I've taken. She is a sweet lady and cares but her work load is overwhelming and she uses the Respondus Browser to record you taking all tests and quizzes.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO120L
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She really cares about you and will help you to pass. This online lab was tremendously easier than my peers who took the lab on campus. There is a simple 5 question quiz. There is one mid term, one final. Nothing else. All homework is optional and is extra credit. I will say if you bomb the test it is hard to recover due to lack of assignments.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was required for my major and online was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. It's so hard to understand the lectures and the tests go much more in depth than the notes. DO NOT RECOMMEND ONLINE. If at all possible take lecture in class, it will save you.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIO 125
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She only gives 4 grades. 3 exams over chapters + the final exam. Everything is taught and reviewed by powerpoints. She does not help at all. The exams are usually over 8+ chapters. You are on a webcam recording during all exams, which is quite annoying. Failed the class, really disappointing. Unless your majoring in science, this class is DIFFICULT

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful teacher. She resends the same e-mails to every class about how they're wonderful and how she is thinking of you, but its just something she typed up 10 years ago.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Never have I taken a bio class that didn't allow any sort of index card w notes, you are covering 36 different different powerpoint "lectures" in 8 weeks that is insane. Studying nightly & wkends doesn't seem to help. Its all memorization and she clearly tricks u on the tests, which the computer grades you on. what exactly does she do to teach?

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO209
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was worried about taking an online course, especially something as challenging as BIO 209. But I found it to actually be so much easier! Her tegrity lectures are clear and helpful. Can earn extra credit by going to SI, which I strongly encourage! Great professor!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO120
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is by far the worst online class that I have ever taken. I am so frustrated it's absurd. We have to be video recorded while taking tests, we cannot go back and check answers, and we cannot use any cheat sheet. The tests are over 7+ chapters at a time. The lab and lecture do not match up. You literally have to memorize everything! DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIO125
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Its an online class without a text book. You are expected to devien what is on the test from her power points that are mixed with youtube videos about dogs surfing. The class blackboard looks like a 12 year olds myspace. If all I need to do is memorize, then give me a list. Take this class if you want to have a bad time. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO121L
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class requires a lot of self discipline and study. As long as you study everything she covers and keep up with the assignments, youll do fine...bio major or not. Debby was very helpful and even met with me a few times to go over some tough material. Shes willing to make time for her students and if you put forth the effort, youll get the grade

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