Reviews for BSCI400

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Alexandra Bely
BSCI400

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
07/30/2024
Dr. Bely is one of the best professors I have taken at UMD. BSCI400 was fascinating and truly changed how I understand animals! I am shocked to read some of these reviews about her because they simply are not true. She is incredibly nice and understanding and always willing to work with her students. She genuinely cares about everyone's experience. She teaches the concepts well and gives memorable examples. She provides all of the powerpoints and gives practice exams. Many of the questions on the practice exam are on the actual exams. It is mandatory that you read the textbook because there are summary assignments you need to complete. The textbook is easy to read and she often gives you options about which sections you read. She drops the lowest exam grade. I had such a great experience in her class, I signed up to take her the next semester. It genuinely didn't matter what she was teaching, I just wanted to spend more time in her class. I strongly recommend taking her classes!
Alexandra Bely
BSCI400

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/27/2024
She’s such an awful professor I think the recent reviews sum it up. The exams are super hard and she’s terrible at explaining (bad lecturer)
Alexandra Bely
BSCI400

Expecting an A
Anonymous
09/11/2023
DON'T TAKE HER CLASS- SHE'S REALLY BORING AND THERE'S A LOT OF MATERIAL. I thought this was supposed to be an easy BSCI4XX class but I was dismayed to find out how hard the exams were and she doesn't explain things well in class.
Alexandra Bely
BSCI400

Expecting an A
Anonymous
05/14/2022
TAKE HER CLASS!! She’s so nice and accommodating, seriously one of the best professors I’ve had. She helps you so much throughout the entire class and never once looks down at you if you’re struggling. There’s a lot of material, but if you make flash cards and study beforehand you should be able to get an A easily. Also go to her office hours if you can, she’s super helpful!