Review:
I really disliked this professor. She liked to give out assignments and quizzes that showed us just how much smarter she was than her students. She also puts students on the spot. She once gave us an oral pop quiz that we needed to take individually in front of the entire class. The clarity with which she presents class material and her enthusiasm for the course are both mediocre. She gave minimal explanations before each laboratory, and if a student made a mistake (which often occurred due to lack of direction) she would get angry and embarrass that student in front of the class. This professor made class each week very stressful. I would NOT take a class again with this professor.

Workload:
The workload was not bad, but because there was very little direction given and the professor expected students to know methods and calculations, homework did often take a long time. Fly lab took a LOT of time and was really gross.

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Review:
Professor Gaudette is clearly an expert in her field, and at times can come off as a little intimidating because of this. However, I found that her course was straightforward, her expectations clear and attainable, and the techniques learned very useful. She heavily encourages class participation, which while frightening if you do not know the material, helps in understanding the concepts behind the labs.

Workload:
The fly lab was a great deal of work outside the bounds of class, but certainly wasn't over the top, nor too burdensome. Papers and labs were to be expected from a *full credit* lab course, rather than a lab course tacked on to a biology lecture.

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Review:
This class could be really good however the professor has little tolerance of alternative views. She comes off as really nice at first but is very controlling and likes to put people on the spot. If you like genetics, the course teaches a lot of techniques, but be careful! Always tell the professor what she wants to hear. Never challenge her.

Workload:
The fly lab is over the top. Be prepared to spend all your free time smelling fly nap.

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