Pros: Dr. Dustman is a wonderful professor! While her teaching style seems elementary during lecture, it was much appreciated when it came to test time. She always answers questions thoroughly in class and really makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on. Exams weren't that bad. Most questions were straight from the powerpoints or took some application from the slide material. There are 4 exams, the 4th given during finals, but is not cumulative. The 3 highest scores are taken so if you do well on the first 3, you don't have to take the 4th. She gives a fair amount of extra credit, as well. I don't recommend buying the book because you can do very well in the class with just the slides.
Cons: Sometimes lecture is boring because of how thorough she is. One of the TAs in my section was on a power trip, but you don't really have to deal with them unless there is a grading issue.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on May 25, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
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Pros: Dr. Dustman is a great teacher! She tries to make everything understandable in lecture. The tests are hard if you don't study the powerpoints and take notes in class, but you don't need the book at all because the slides she posts are very detailed. She also randomly, but sometimes gives an extra credit pop quiz every now and then.
There are some in-class group assignments throughout the semester, but they aren't very hard.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on September 2, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Pros: Fun Teacher
Great Lectures
Makes class relevant for many
Helpful outside of class
4 tests and takes best three for grade; allows possibility of final exemption
Easy to get a B or better; I got an A
Cons: Some test questions are tricky, yet they help prepare you for standardized tests
Professor rated by: History Student on May 21, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Pros: Extra credits really helped my grade out. It's graded based on efforts not whether it's correct or not. She's also really nice when you go see her at her office hours. She tries her best to help you understand the materials and give you study tips when you asks.
I like her :)
Professor rated by: Food Science and Technology Student on May 6, 2011
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MIBO 3510L
INTROD MICRO LAB
5
Pros: Only lab I have ever enjoyed, and believe me I hate labs. Very well structured and the class prepares you well for the tests and practicals. Midterm and Final were not that difficult if you study.
Cons: None!
Professor rated by: Biotechnology Student on October 6, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Pros: Cool professor and very approachable. Gives A TON of extra credit in class, SO GO TO CLASS! The extra credit helps so much in the end. I didn't even have to take the final!
Cons: Tests are difficult, but if you can memorize every word on a powerpoint then you're golden. The worst part is that her tests are out of 35 points, so miss 2 or 3 multiple choice questions and there goes your A on that test.
Professor rated by: Biotechnology Student on October 6, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
4
Pros: She is a great teacher. She really likes her students participating in class, and she really wants everyone to do well. She may try different things in class, but it's only to better the learning environment. She tries to be as energetic as possible.
Cons: Her classes are earlier in the mornings.
Her tests are usually multiple choice and short answer questions.
Professor rated by: Microbiology Student on October 25, 2011
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MIBO 3510L
INTROD MICRO LAB
5
Pros: Dr. Dustman is funny and highly approachable. Does a great job making her students feel welcome rather than brushing them off.
Cons: Practical questions can be tricky, so be careful.
Fun lab. Not a whole lot of work compared to chem and ochem. Individual labs are not graded. A much more fun and relaxed atmosphere than I was used to in labs.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on January 5, 2012
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Pros: Explains difficult material very thoroughly. Test material straight from lecture slides (never read the book and still got an A). Not an easy A, but with a little effort you will get the A. Lots of extra credit opportunities and can drop a test grade (including final).
Don't buy textbook. Waste of money.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on February 5, 2012
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
4
Pros: Go to class---extra credit opportunities often.
Cons: Tests can be somewhat difficult if you don't study. Multiple choice and short answer exams.
Dr. Dustman is a great professor! She knows the material very well and is always willing to help. She makes micro very interesting.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on August 16, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Pros: Great teacher. Uses helpful analogies. Highly approachable. Don't hesitate to ask for help or get to know her because she is very helpful and always available to her students.
Cons: I have nothing bad to say about Dr. Dustman.
Interesting class with a great professor.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on January 5, 2012
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MIBO 3510L
INTROD MICRO LAB
4
Pros: She explains things very well and answers all questions thoroughly. If you talk to her about assignments and regrades she can be very lenient
Cons: You better study for the tests. There are a BUNCH of tricky questions on Lab practical and the written practical.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on April 2, 2011
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MIBO 3510L
INTROD MICRO LAB
4
Pros: Generally a really easy class if you have time for it.
Cons: It clashes if you are in the Microbio lecture. She scheduled essentially three tests in one week if you were taking both.
It is a pretty easy class, but you do have to make time for it.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 22, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
4
Pros: She has ok tests and explains everything well.
Cons: The extra credit isn't as helpful as she believes, and her group work that she gives is annoying.
Make sure to remember to do the reflective blog or you can lose a lot of points.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on December 22, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Pros: All quizzes are extra credit and can do them in a group, don't need to get book because slides are really helpful
Cons: You have to study to get an A
One of the best, most helpful science professors I've had at UGA
Professor rated by: Foods and Nutrition Student on May 4, 2011
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MIBO 3510L
INTROD MICRO LAB
5
LOVED this lab! Dr. Dustman has created an easy to understand and fun hands on lab experience with this one. No textbook, just protocols provided on eLC. Read the protocols before hand, and you will do fine!
Professor rated by: Biology Student on August 20, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
3
Pros: Interesting material...sometimes. If you're not in the top 10%, she will help you out a good bit.
Cons: She is not the smartest cookie. Test writing skills are very below par. Questions are very ambiguous.
Professor rated by: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student on May 2, 2011
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MIBO 3510L
INTROD MICRO LAB
5
Pros: Kelley is an excellent TA. Her and Dr. Dustman are exceptionally nice and helpful!!
Cons: Don't take it at 8am! too early!
Make sure you go to lab lecture and review the HO or reading beforehand.
Professor rated by: Biology Student on January 17, 2012
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
3
Pros: Class is straightforward if you have the time to study the powerpoints in-depth.
Cons: Test questions are tricky at times, and the free response questions are quite specific.
Professor rated by: Biochemical Engineering Student on November 7, 2011
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MIBO 3500
INTROD MICROBIOLOGY
5
Loved this class! She provided great analogies, which helped with understanding the more complicated material. Know the power points and you will do well!!
Professor rated by: Biology Student on August 20, 2011
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