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Margaret Scull
BSCI437 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/17/2023 |
Dr. Scull is awesome. I absolutely love that she gives 2 class days before an exam to discuss every day applications of viruses and a jeopardy style review. She is very approachable and always so kind when you ask a question. The lectures are nothing too crazy and it’s obvious from the exam style that she wants the class to succeed. She’s super smart and knowledgeable and is always willing to help. I would highly recommend her for virology! |
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Margaret Scull
BSCI437 Expecting a B+ Anonymous 12/15/2023 |
I absolutely love her!! The best professor I've had at this university. She is so sweet and the tests are extremely fair. She is clearly very passionate about the topics and she always is able to clear up confusion and answer questions when asked. If you have a chance to take her, I would 100% recommend. |
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Margaret Scull
BSCI437 Expecting an A- Anonymous 11/28/2023 |
Love this prof! Really sweet professor and super smart. Very passionate about virology and can teach it well. When I did have some confusion she quickly explained it in office hours and cleared it up. 3 tests out of 50 points, avg is like 85-88% per so no curve. 20 in-class participation points but more than 20 opportunities to get them. Optional virus essay for 5 bonus points. Some other completion points (7.5 points before each test for review stuff). Doesn't record but posts all her slides and is very approachable. Would take her again. |
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Margaret Scull
BSCI437 Anonymous 11/21/2022 |
Dr. Scull is a great professor! She really cares about virology and making her students understand it! She posts the slides before the class even starts and is very responsive to all of the questions she is asked. She is very nice and funny, and shares stories about her kids (better than any biology professor I have ever had at UMD). She provides easy one minute essay questions that tests your knowledge and allows for easy participation points. No homework, 3 exams, extra credit of a virus of your choosing, and exams are very fair. This is my favorite biology class so far and Dr. Scull contributes to that. My only complaint about the class (not Dr. Scull) is that the class is out of 275 points so getting points off affects your grades a lot but as long as you study the slides, you will be fine. I wouldn't worry about knowing each individual type of virus to a T because she tests on concepts and the overall picture. If you are looking for a higher level biology class, this is definitely one to take. |
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Margaret Scull
Anonymous 10/31/2022 |
I LOVE Dr. Scull!! She's so clearly passionate about what she teaches and is a great lecturer. Very approachable and nice. Exams are fair, but make sure to study at least a couple days in advance - the content is interesting but can be difficult. She offers an extra credit assignment and we had 3 exams plus a final, no homework, plus some easy "one minute essay questions" at the beginning of each class. Would take her again. |
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Margaret Scull
BSCI437 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/18/2019 |
Friendly engaging professor and very fair exams (all free response). Low workload - little to no homework, no projects, one extra credit assignment. |