Diane Herson - University of Delaware

Professor: Diane Herson
Department: Science
College: University of Delaware
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Originally hated her. Thought she complicated the material even more than the text and was unclear on what was going to be tested. However, I discovered the key is to solely use her powerpoints as reference for exam material. Do that, and the course is pretty manageable. Actually starting enjoying it
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Literally the hardest class I've ever taken. No curve, and she isn't very sympathetic. If you ask for help she tells you "learn for recall". A large portion of my current class has failed the class before and has to retake it. And of course it's not her fault. For you own sake, find another professor to take this class with.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • 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:
Don't expect it to be an easy class, but she is fair. She has high expectations, but is always willing to help. Definitely go to her office hours.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is literally the worst professor I have had so far at UD.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Condescending. How are you going to tell me you're disappointed in me when we haven't spoken for more than 3 minutes a total of 2 times? Plays favorites. Annoying, confusing, and anal about test taking. This spawn of satan needs to retire & stop screwing GPAS. Lab was the best part of this Godforsaken class. TA was sweet and understanding
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
So far I've had her for a week. Her lectures are VERY confusing. She goes off on tangents a lot, and jumps back and forth from slide to slide. The slides she gives you are missing slides from class. There's alot of ums, uhs, yeahs, and okays. She basically reads off her ill-designed slides. The book has become my new best friend for the course.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ABSOLUTE WORST class of MY LIFE! seriously, DO NOT take this class, you'll regret it. Unless you like showing up to class and nothing makes sense so you end up having to teach yourself everything as well as a ton of other new material never gone over in class. oh it's a good time. glad i survived...
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the worst teacher I have ever had. Mean to her students and unapproachable. you have to teach yourself everything for her exams because she only touches upon a minimal amount of information in class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Teacher is kinda scary. Tests are pretty hard, but the lab is easy and interesting and it is worth 30%.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dragon lady
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't understand why people give her a bad review. I love this class and I think she is a really great professor. Her exams are pretty easy although there are a couple of difficult questions. The only annoying thing about the class is the lab which always lasts a really long time.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BISC171
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Somewhat interesting class. A little tough for a 100 level course in my opinion. Go to class, read the book. Nice lady, wouldnt mind taking a class with her in the future
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • 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:
Although she has a bad rep, Dr. Herson genuinely cares about her students and wants everyone to do well. Ask and she will help you. Still don't get it? Read again then go ask a better question. Exams do rely a bit upon trick questions and semantics though. Useful lab teaches stuff you use w/ job
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you read the text and follow the study guide she provides the class is a piece of cake...its all about memorization...i had an A on the first exam and then she curved it even more...the lab was really interesting too and only one lab write up ALL SEMESTER!! Definitely take her class!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Avoid this prof, tests are very hard and the review sheets dont help you prepare. lectures were so boring it was difficult to pay attention. Labs were boring and a waste of time. dont take this class with her you will regret it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible professor, great actress. What a Academy Award winning performace Cruellea,i've got to hand it to her promising that curve, giving a false sense of security with those practice exams, then giving exams that boderline on impossible, run as far away as possible.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Avoid taking Herson at all costs. She will make your semester a living hell and with her there are such things as stupid questions, which is like every question. Labs weren't bad, TAs were fine, just avoid this prof.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was very hard. I studied my butt off and still got a pretty bad grade. Labs are really boring and very repetitive. She says she curves in the end, but I don't think she really does. Avoid her as a teacher!!!!!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this class is not bad, but you have to stay awake and put the work in. she's a good professor and will meet students halfway. her tests are hard, but she gives very good study guides. her study sessions are worth going to, as she makes sure to cover stuff that's on the exam. lab was interesting.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BISC300
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The information was presented like a ruptured fire hose, spraying in all directions with no way of stopping it and no end in sight! Nursing majors avoid this class at all cost or kiss your gpa goodbye! Extremely hard exams, pointless repetative labs (you will be quadrant streaking in your sleep)
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