Sharon Desmond

This professor has taught: HLTH285, HLTH285H, HLTH302, HLTH302H, HLTH391, HLTH391H, HLTH476, HLTH665, HLTH688, HLTH688D, HLTH780, MIEH698D
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Sharon Desmond
HLTH285

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/13/2021
The class is really good! I didn't really talk to Dr.Desmond much since the whole online class was asynchronous, but she was nice in the emails I have received from her. Her grading of the writing assignments is very fair, as long as you answer every part of the question or prompt. The only downside was that the in-class assignments in the powerpoints were HARD to find and easily missed. Also if she says some is "extra credit", it really isn't and it WILL count towards your grade if you don't do it.
Sharon Desmond
HLTH391

Anonymous
01/31/2012
Dr. Desmond is an amazing professor who really cares about her students and wants them to do well. She's very easy to talk to and she keeps the class entertaining. She has so much experience in the field so she knows what she is talking about and she can make the information clear by giving multiple examples. She is super funny and goofy, but that's what makes the class so entertaining! It's definitely one of those classes you actually look forward to attending because of her. Granted, her exams (1 midterm and 1 final) are pretty difficult because it doesn't just require memorization. You have to know your stuff and be able to apply it for any situation. Her exam format is multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank and definitions, and 1 long essay. I suggest starting to study for exams WAY before the actual exam day. Other points (the health fair, poster presentation, timely topic, etc.) help make up for points though.
Sharon Desmond
HLTH130

Expecting an A
rbterp
03/08/2009
This course is pretty easy. Dr. Desmond posts the slides (usually, so just take general notes too), but only after class. She is sometimes unclear as to what she wants you to memorize, so I would read the assigned chapters before the exam and make sure you can answer all of the questions on the study guide.