Professor
Molly Fox
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Spring 2023 - I didn't love this class and would not recommend taking as a GE. The test questions were worded in tricky ways and the amount of random nitty gritty knowledge covered and expected to memorize was a lot. Discussion was sometimes helpful with covering major topics, but again, the nitty gritty details were not really emphasized ever again. The class required an online textbook with interactive homework, which was really annoying. Homework also included short written responses (fine and typical of a GE) and two bigger assignments using the online interactive textbook. Grading was curved so that the student with the highest grade is the maximum grade possible in the course. Overall, not a great class but if you have to take it you'll survive if you really put in the effort to study every single detail covered because you never really know what will be on the midterm and final. grading breakdown for spring 23: 70% EXAMS (35% Midterm exam, 35% Final exam) 15% Online quizzes using interactive textbook 15% Discussion section + optional 2% extra credit
Spring 2023 - I didn't love this class and would not recommend taking as a GE. The test questions were worded in tricky ways and the amount of random nitty gritty knowledge covered and expected to memorize was a lot. Discussion was sometimes helpful with covering major topics, but again, the nitty gritty details were not really emphasized ever again. The class required an online textbook with interactive homework, which was really annoying. Homework also included short written responses (fine and typical of a GE) and two bigger assignments using the online interactive textbook. Grading was curved so that the student with the highest grade is the maximum grade possible in the course. Overall, not a great class but if you have to take it you'll survive if you really put in the effort to study every single detail covered because you never really know what will be on the midterm and final. grading breakdown for spring 23: 70% EXAMS (35% Midterm exam, 35% Final exam) 15% Online quizzes using interactive textbook 15% Discussion section + optional 2% extra credit
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Spring 2021 - Loved this class!!! The lectures were amazing!! There was definitely a lot of material being covered in each lecture, so note-taking wise there was a lot to write down! Here is a breakdown of the class: 10 Weekly Quizzes: 5 points each Read the Syllabus: 1 point Intro Video: 3 points Genetics Interview Project: 20 points Reproduction Interview Project: 20 points Final Paper: 20 points Total: 114 points The Interview Projects I found to be fun and honestly I learned so much about the people I chose to interview. Don't worry they weren't super crazy time consuming, they basically were you talking about the important points of your interview and you tying those points to the lecture material. The final paper was based on a topic of your choice! Overall, the weekly quizzes were super easy and you didn't really need to do the readings! Definitely recommend this class!
Spring 2021 - Loved this class!!! The lectures were amazing!! There was definitely a lot of material being covered in each lecture, so note-taking wise there was a lot to write down! Here is a breakdown of the class: 10 Weekly Quizzes: 5 points each Read the Syllabus: 1 point Intro Video: 3 points Genetics Interview Project: 20 points Reproduction Interview Project: 20 points Final Paper: 20 points Total: 114 points The Interview Projects I found to be fun and honestly I learned so much about the people I chose to interview. Don't worry they weren't super crazy time consuming, they basically were you talking about the important points of your interview and you tying those points to the lecture material. The final paper was based on a topic of your choice! Overall, the weekly quizzes were super easy and you didn't really need to do the readings! Definitely recommend this class!