Donna Nofziger-Plank - Pepperdine University

Professor: Donna Nofziger-Plank
Department: Science
College: Pepperdine University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL211
  • 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:
She was super conscious of the difficulties of online class and was always adjusting to make the class better for us. She gave lots of short quizzes and pretty easy homework assignments so that we could get points and boost out grades. Cell bio is an extremely hard class no matter what. Not accessible through email, but is helpful in office hours.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Maybe she's great when in person, but taking her class online was horrible. She expects you to be "studying like crazy every single day", has quizzes at the beginning of the period extremely often, and makes you feel dumb for asking a lot of questions. The exams are crazy hard and almost no one gets As, but she doesn't curve. Not recommended.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL211
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dr. Nofziger for cell bio last fall. She was so supportive and willing to help outside of class. Before the tests, she would even invite us to her house to have a quick cram sesh. MAKE SURE YOU DO THE STUDY GUIDES BEFOREHAND !! The tests are basically the study guides, but they are DENSE! Other than that, Nofziger is just a joy to learn from.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL108
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took BIOL108 as my lab science, and Dr. Nofziger was everything I could hope for in a science professor. She is passionate, inspiring, enthusiastic, and intelligent. She wants to see her students succeed and she does her best to adapt the class in order to make it fair for students. It is difficult, but I learned so much and had a great time.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Nofziger is the best teacher I have ever had. She's very clear about what's expected of students, so as long as you're attending lectures and studying as you go like she recommends, you will do fine in this class. I definitely want to have her again before I graduate! Great lecturer that makes biology interesting
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing person and amazing professor despite how challenging the class is. Do the study guides as you go or you WILL NOT get an A. Tough class but wonderful experience overall and will take her classes in the future
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL490
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
SHE'S AMAZING I LOVE HER. :)
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was definitely challenging. Dr. Planck does want her students to succeed but, at least this semester, she wasn't really on top of her game. She is super passionate about biology and the class was enjoyable, but it was very VERY hard to succeed in it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is an absolutely amazing professor... probably my favourite ever! Don't get me wrong - she's hard, real tough BUT she's so so helpful so never hesitate to ask questions! She's also HILARIOUS, her lectures are amazing. Don't skip them!!! You learn so much during every single one of em. Study long in advance for exams... she packs a lot in them!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL292
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is was not only a great and passionate professor, she is an amazing woman. If you don't walk away from her class loving her, you did something wrong. She is an incredible person. Just do your work and go to her if you ever need any help and you will get the grade you deserve and earned.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL110
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Plank is the best teacher at Pepperdine. She is passionate about her students as well as the material she teaches. She is one of the most brilliant, inspiring people I have met and goes above and beyond to get to know each student and encourage them to do their best. I would re-take this class every semester if I could!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very helpful. Did poorly on the first test but she helped me comeback. Her class challenged me and forced me to study. She was passionate about what she taught and wanted us all to succeed.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Plank is a great professor, she really delivers the small school Pepperdine experience that everyone talks about. Her tests are no joke and believe her when she says you need to study as you go and not cram. The best thing I ever did was record class and listen to it while filling out my study guides. All of the information is NOT in the book.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO211
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This lady is amazing. She is so passionate about the subject and teaches in a way that brings life to parts of cell biology that are not exciting.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher, very helpful. I recommend going to her office hours if you need help because she is great with advice and study tips. You need to read the book and study and her class is definitely worth it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took the first part of the class and withdrew because I decided science was not my thing. Having said that, know this: you HAVE to have a good science background to take this class. But it's not all grueling work...Professor Plank was amazing and shows a lot of care for her students. If you are sure you want to take the class, take her section!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BIOL211
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Always go to class, pay attention and take notes. She uses every minute of class because theres a lot of information. She teaches quickly but is very clear and always willing to explain if you have questions. Extremely nice and funny. Invites students to her house for reviews before tests. Great lab also, lets you design your experiments. Love her!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BIO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BIO
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best teachers at Pepperdine in so many aspects. Take any and all of her classes that you can!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BIOOFCELLS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Loved her! She loved her subject and was always available for help and questions. Hard class...studied the most for her classes. Pay attention, keep up with the reading, and memorize those crazy study guides!!!
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