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Basically have to memorize all the lecture slides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/133421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzAxODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2025-12-17 03:56:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. C is possibly the best professor I have had. Her teaching is stellar. She is kind and engages with the students well which facilitates learning of difficult concepts. Exams are hard but fair. She offers office hours that are a blast, and provides many study resources. Her material is interesting, and she clearly wants students to succeed. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ2NTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2024-12-17 18:11:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is so kind, passionate and personable. Truly wants to help and talk with students! Very question-friendly and accessible. The exams can definitely throw some curve balls but she really helps you set yourself up for success. Class is well run! Take advantage of how willing she is to help and you will do great! Tip: study every week, don't cram!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzU2NDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2023-01-19 18:42:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Melissa gave her lectures from PowerPoints, but they often lacked the details that were actually important and she just skimmed over them in class. The content itself isn't hard, but her test questions (all mc) are super cryptic and full of distractors she never mentioned in class. Interesting class, just wasn't a big fan of her exam writing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTI2Njg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2022-04-22 00:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. C makes her lectures available online, though she really encourages attendance. Her lectures have little breaks where she goes into more detail on a topic or tells a story relating to the topic, but won't be tested on; the stories/details help me learn a lot of times! Great in lecture and lab(304)!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDQyNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2022-04-08 04:55:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best professor I have ever had. She truly cares about her students and wanted all of us to succeed. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODc3NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2019-05-15 05:22:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved this professor! She is accessible by office hour if you make an appointment with her. Her exams are tough but not impossible if you start studying a week ahead of time and make flashcards even though she advises against it. I would also recommend doing the optional outreach project for extra credit. It is an easy 10 points and really helped.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzU1MDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2019-05-03 02:28:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely love Dr. Christopherson!! While this class is not by any means an easy one it is clear she is passionate about the subject and she was super willing to help me when I was struggling! Incredibly caring, enthusiastic professor. The class is a lot of material, but if you listen, she makes it very manageable. Would definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDM4OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2019-03-15 01:03:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is incredibly tough. Prof. Christopherson is not a very good lecturer because she skips around and interjects "funny" stories just for "fun". She also knows that her tests are really hard but doesn't seem to care or plan to change them. It's really tough to take the information for lectures and do well on the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTI5Njcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2017-12-11 12:46:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"From what I've heard of friends who took Prof Christopherson's class last year, she has improved a lot. And I appreciate it--for a new professor, I can sincerely say I think she's doing a good job and will one day be a fantastic lecturer. However, in the meantime, she has some work to do to make the lectures more engaging and straightforward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTg1MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2017-11-29 06:09:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor and is really interested in what she is teaching. Despite being timid when lecturing, she is very thorough in what she saying. The exams should not be difficult if you study, really everything is in her lectures and they're recorded!! The only downside is that there are ALOT of material but other than that it is manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzA2ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2017-09-30 22:11:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a newer professor, she struggles at times in lecture but she's getting better!! She's so kind and available to explain topics outside of class and was always so helpful! Easy to recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjI4MzY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2016-11-20 13:29:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you don't copy down every single word she says in lecture you won't do well on exams. She expects you to know every single detail about every single topic, even if she doesn't mention it in lecture. Also, her slides barely contain any text so if you zone out for even a couple of seconds you are screwed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:56.955995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTQxMjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2182163","instructor_name":"Melissa Christopherson","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2016-11-07 11:29:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very dedicated to putting a good class together but doesn't always have the technical skills. Sometimes she can be very timid and her intentions or expectations are unclear.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2182163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:07.664059+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDU4NjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:830381","instructor_name":"Michelle Rondon","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2014-12-12 20:28:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"She outlines the important things in the lecture and tries to make it as interesting as possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/830381","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:20.841008+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzYwOTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:133417","instructor_name":"Robin Kurtz","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2016-12-06 23:00:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best Professor I have had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/133417","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:20.841008+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTQ1NzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:133417","instructor_name":"Robin Kurtz","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2014-12-19 12:54:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gives out study guides before exams, study that info and you'll do fine. There is no required textbook, so you need to go to lecture and take good notes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/133417","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:20.841008+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDU4NjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:133417","instructor_name":"Robin Kurtz","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2014-12-12 20:27:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, super clear and approachable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/133417","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:39.342224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjkyNDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1328421","instructor_name":"Timothy Paustian","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2021-11-23 18:06:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are packed with information that he goes through super quickly so its hard to take notes. He says he wants you to know the big picture and then gives tests that are super specific. Lecture slides are extremely vague and the very few assignments he asks you to do dont help as far as understanding the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1328421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:39.342224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjQxNTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1328421","instructor_name":"Timothy Paustian","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2021-11-15 18:42:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures very dense with information. Goes through the slides extremely fast, making it nearly impossible to take notes while also comprehending what he is saying. The latter is even more difficult due to how often he trips over his words and/or has typos all over the material (including his textbook he makes everyone buy). Exams are hyperspecific.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1328421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:39.342224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDE4MDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1328421","instructor_name":"Timothy Paustian","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2018-08-09 13:46:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tells interesting stories, sometimes gets off topic. Very respectful and entertaining. Has good conversations. Take notes, attend lecture. Large amount of memorization. Need to study hard for each exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1328421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:39.342224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDMzNTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1328421","instructor_name":"Timothy Paustian","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2015-03-04 21:57:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's strange. His lectures are jumpy and you never know what he wants you to concentrate on. Test questions are confusing. It seems like he is trying to trip you up. Definitely a smart guy but I really didn't like his teaching at all. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1328421","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:39.342224+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzQxODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1328421","instructor_name":"Timothy Paustian","course_label":"MICROBIO303","course_id":"MICROBIO 303","course_uid":"course_b38eddf04e5d9b58f70c1241","review_date":"2015-01-28 23:03:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good teacher. Passionate and what-not. He even wrote his own textbook for the class! Would take again without a doubt.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1328421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]