# Erica Simmons — Courses & Reviews | UW–Madison

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## Dataset

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| SRMED     | 21    |
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| SURGERY   | 25    |
| SURGSCI   | 33    |
| THEATRE   | 91    |
| URBRPL    | 60    |
| UROLOGY   | 5     |
| ZOOLOGY   | 89    |

## instructor

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### name

Erica Simmons

### email

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### last observed at

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#### quality

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#### difficulty

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## reviews

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    "comment": "Content was easy to understand. Tests are all open book but go off all the readings and lectures assigned. Almost impossible to reach Professor Simmons outside of class. ",
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    "comment": "Switch out of this class if you have her. So boring, didn't even go to lectures by the end because the slides were self explanatory. Reads off her computer THE WHOLE time. Kept talking about herself.",
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    "comment": "I would only take this course again because of the content rather than the professor. When reading through these reviews before signing up for classes, I thought people were being dramatic saying how inaccessible Professor Simmons is. They were so right. She cancelled all but 2 office hours all semester. Still an interesting and educational class!",
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    "comment": "I really enjoyed this class! Lecture can be boring, but is very interesting when prof talks about topics she is passionate about. Do the extra credit, take good notes during lecture, and you can get away with not doing all the readings (however, exams often are on readings/ask for examples from the reading). ",
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    "comment": "The class wasn't too difficult if you have any prior econ 101/102 knowledge. There were lots of readings assigned, but as long as you have some quotes ready, you are set. The tests are open-book and short answer which make them not too difficult. Professor Simmons clearly is knowledgeable and passionate about her topic, as evident through lecture.",
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    "comment": "Incredible professor who is very passionate about what she teaches. Exams are definitely difficult, but if you do the study guide and take thorough notes you'll be fine. Interesting and engaging lectures. Participation is not taken, but lecture slides aren't very helpful without attending lecture. Overall would definitely recommend and take again. ",
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### courses

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