Malinda McMurry - Morehead State University

Review your college professor, faculty and staff

Malinda McMurry - Morehead State University

Professor: Malinda McMurry

Department: Science

College: Morehead State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BIO105
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows her stuff but her lectures are ridiculously long and boring, I was always trying to not fall asleep. No homework which is nice but lots of quizzes and tests. Study the powerpoints to pass quizzes and tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good professor! When I took her class for Anatomy and Physiology, it was my second time taking it. I went from getting a low C or D to As and Bs in her class. She explains everything so well, and makes things seem a lot easier (which is very important in anatomy and physiology). She is also not super strict and fairly laid back, which is nice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BIO105
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her studyguides are extremely long and specific. Id study those, memorize the answers and understand it, then the exams are over small details hidden within the 300+ PowerPoint slides For the whole exam. She was nice, but exams are impossible. Surprised I received a passing grade

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't wish this class upon my worst enemy!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! The grades are only from quizzes and exams. She has browser lockdowns for her exams and makes them impossible. No matter how much I studied I never received anything higher than a D. When I personally asked for help she literally did nothing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had to take this class for my nursing major. We did not have any assignments in this class besides quizzes /exams. The powerpoints that she posts for us to read are almost always 100+ slides. She does know what she is talking about but she is not good when it comes to teaching students what they need to know to pass the class. I do NOT recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BIO234
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:

Stay on top of work, great professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ms. McMurry is a very nice and understanding lady who cares about her students. She teaches from PowerPoints that have lots of information on them, and she goes into detail with them. She also has WebEx meetings before every exam. You can tell she loves her job. PLEASE STUDY. If you are not willing to put in the work for this class, do not take it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BIO171L
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a lab for an introductory course and she made lab harder than it needed to be. My least favorite part was that she took almost an hour to explain what was already taught to us in lecture, making it hard to complete the lab in the allotted time unlike other professors. Also, she makes you turn in every lab exercise unlike other professors.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BIO244
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Just the worst. Had her for Bio 244 lab. All she does it read off of the powerpoint and if you have a question her usual answer is, I don't know. Weekly quizzes have nothing to do with what you did in class the week before. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BIO171L
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She doesnt leave any time in class for the labs to be completed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BIOL235
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've taken two of McMurry's classes this year, BIOL234 and 235. Skimmed by 234 with a C and am probably getting a D in 235. We took 1 test from January to April, and then the last four tests were crammed in the last few weeks of the semester. She's really intelligent and knows her stuff, her class is just incredibly difficult.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BIO171L
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She really knows her stuff and is incredibly intelligent. However her lectures are longer than they need to be on simple topics and short on those that are more complex. Shes the toughest grader on tests and quizzes Ive ever had. Her reasoning was because other professors grade that hard and you need to be ready.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BIOL234
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked Mrs. McMurry as a professor. Her lectures may be long and from a powerpoint, but she explains things clearly and she knows what she's talking about. She grades weird but she gives you resources to study with and will schedule reviews so you can pass tests (you don't need the book). The only other work she really gives are quizzes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BIOL234
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to class or you won't understand anything. She foes over the powerpoint and not much else. She goes through 100 slides a class. Test were hard. You have to study. She is a hard teacher and very strict but she can also be understanding as well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take McMurry. She is terrible and needs to be fired. All she does is read from a PowerPoint!!! Do yourself a favor, do not take her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BIO171L
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she is okay for lab !

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

was told to rent the book for 234 and never used it. she solely teaches from her long powerpoints. Didn't need book for 235 either. exams dont follow a scheduled timeline: gave us 1 in 1st half of semester& crammed 4 in during last few weeks of class. Didnt teach half of material on last exams. only grades in class were exams. memorize powerpoints!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In an entry level class, with no prerequisites, McMurray has made a whole semester worth of Anatomy into 5 tests. The first test was the week before Spring Break (Mid-term). She has scheduled our 4th test 1 week after the 3rd and it is scheduled the Thursday before finals. Our final over another 650+ powerpoint slides is on Tuesday.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BIOL235
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't have words to describe how upset I am with McMurry. Just save yourself the unnecessary aggravation and don't take her. Ever. She's having an exam the Thursday before finals week, and then our final's the Tuesday of finals week. And the final is all new material. This is just one out of many crazy things she's done. Do. Not. Take. McMurry.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BIO234
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do dread going to her lectures because she reads straight from the PowerPoints which are accessible on Blackboard. So, everyone shows up just for the attendance grade and exams. Quizzes and other assignments are online. She does hold a few minutes overtime, sometimes. You ABSOLUTELY cannot have your phone out or else she will mark you absent.

Add Your Review Below:

Search Professors:

Welcome:

Before signing up for classes every students should gather as much information as possible to make a decision on which professors as well as which courses to take. This website will help you make this decision easier.

Here, the students can rate, research and cross-reference the overall performances of the professors to select the best ones, and always be informed and up-to-date with what’s important.

Join the fun! Visit all pages and get all the information you need to choose the best class and best professor that you’ll enjoy listening to and learning from.

Our Friendly Sponsor:

Schools:

Our Friendly Sponsor: