Great Prof. had her for BSCI105 and 222. Tests are not bad, not tricky if you know what you're doing, just long sometimes. active, funny lectures. uses clickers, there's some extra credit in the classes. Doesn't curve because she doesn't have to. Could drop one exam in BSCI222.

Pros: You buy all of the semester lecture notes before the course. It really has every slide in it and some extra diagrams. It's so helpful to study from. A lot of her questions will come from her lecture notes, though it's a good idea to read the textbook. She gives some practice exam questions during lectures (like clickers). It's easy to get all the clicker questions you need by the end of the semester. She gives tons of extra credit opportunities.

Cons: She could be a bit rude sometimes (if a student asks an "obvious" question)

Pros: She gives away free clicker points. Several chances of extra credit.

Cons: Her exams are EXTREMELY difficult. There is no curve. Her extra credit is tedious, and you have to get it right in order to get the credit.

Don't take her. There are many more BSCI105 professors out there. One who curves and gives out easier exams.

Dr. Shield's has a very vibrant personality - she says what is on her mind no matter its content. She is easy to get along with and enjoys teaching. She is annoyed with those who talk during her class, but shouldn't she have the right to be so?



I have gotten any where from a 66-77.5 on three prefinal exams and I need to get at least an 85/140 on the final to recieve a "B" in the course. Dr. Shield's realizes that exams aren't everyone's strong point and she gives lots of small assignments that will reflect your knowlege and support your grade.



She also gives extra credit, which is welcomed! Her extra credit on exams I found challenging, but she has real life scenarios called PAKs and it is fairly easy to recieve extra credit on these.



Also, if you take this course in the Spring you may recieve extra credit (up to five points) for helping out with Maryland Day [if BSCI105 continues to participate in the event].

Pros: -Very Invested in class

-Posts most things online

-Is an advisor

Cons: -Mastering Biology doesn't show the questions you got wrong

-Can come off as harsh at times

-Gets impatient during review sessions when it gets redundant and or people aren't listening

Should only take class if it's a requirement for your major since it is a "MAJORS' class after all.

Not the best choice to just fulfill core for an LL or other kind of science.

Pros: She has an amazing personality and is very lively and engaged during lecture. Has been teaching the class for a while so really knows what parts she wants to focus on. Also comprises her slides into a notebook for you to take notes on during lecture which is extremely helpful for studying.

Cons: Her exams do tend to be pretty hard and you pretty much have to go to lecture.

Pros: great teacher, really understands material, always willing to meet with students and really wants to help you succeed, gives extra credit and is involved a lot, lab grade is pretty easy and boosts grade a lot, clicker points also

Cons: must attend to get clicker points, lab work gets tedious, some ta's grade harder

Pros: She lets you opt out of the final in return for the grade she offers you.

Cons: Clicker points are a fairly large portion of your grade so you need to attend class. The quizzes in discussion are somewhat difficult as well and you'll have homework due each week.

Pros: Lecture Notes to buy at beginning of semester.

Interactive with students.

Extra credit opportunities given.

Reasonable.

Cons: Strict! Her attitude may be a problem for some students, but I thought she was funny.

Definitely one of my favorite profs.

Pros: Shields is awesome, just do your work and don't fall behind. Also don't forget about the once a week online quiz, which was hard for me to remember about.

Cons: Not really much to complain about, sometimes she uses tricky wording on exams

Pros: Very excited about the material, and makes herself available with review sessions, prompt email replies, practice problems, office hours etc.



A great teacher!

Cons: Tries to trick you with directions and questions, so read carefully!

Pros: Great professor, very knowledgable, very helpful if you ask her. Very funny, as well.

Cons: Don't get on her bad side.

A lot of fun to listen to, you won't fall asleep in her class because she's so entertaining.

AMAZING PROFESSOR! Will ensure that everyone in class knows what is going on. She's really blunt and to the point but she really teaches the material! If you have the chance to take her then please do!

Pros: good teacher

has GSS reviews and non-mandatory discussions that are EXTREMELY helpful

Cons: has high expectations

good teacher if you wanna learn bio. if you dont care and just need it for a LS, DO NOT TAKE

This is not for sheilds, this is for Dr. keller her current substitutel if you end up being taught by him, drop. He doesnt know how to teach and he rarely knows the basics that he talks about.

Pros: very enthusiastic and knowledgeable

Cons: made students feel dumb when they asked questions. VERY HARD EXAMS. I could have gotten an entire letter grade higher if I had had any other professor

Pros: Delivers lectures well

Cons: DIfficult

Professor Shields is often in witty in class. One minor problem is her small handwriting which is hard to read on projections. Read the book.

Pros: SHE WILL HELP YOU OUT. JUST MAKE AN EFFORT TO GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS. DON'T MISS ANY CLASS

Cons: SHE RUDE AND A B***H...SHE KNOWS THIS AND DOESN'T CARE..SO SHE GETS AWAY WITH IT

Pros: She is the BEST professor for this course. She puts the lecture notes in a booklet and explains it in a way you can grasp the information.

Cons: Exams are kind of difficult.