Quality 3/5Difficulty 1/5
I found the content for most of the class to be very interesting. The class is very simple as long as you pay attention in lecture. Very nice professor!Rate My Professors ↗
Current instructor
Margaret Bryer
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
This class is simple, and the way Bryer structures the exams is great. The discussions and projects are easy as well.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great class to fill the biological science requirement. The majority of your grade is based 4 multiple-choice tests (with the lowest test being dropped) and discussion/lab assignments. Prof. Bryer was clearly very knowledgeable, but a little monotone at times. She did bring in guest lectures a few times, which were a nice change of pace.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Bryer is knowledgeable and passionate about the topics. However, lectures felt somewhat unnecessary as she kindly posts lecture slides and study guides that tell you everything you need to know. Course is designed to be student-friendly with lowest exam getting dropped. Discussions are super interesting and were my favorite part of the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 4/5Difficulty 1/5
super easy and interesting content. reads the whole lecture but all the info is on the slides, so you can never show up and be fine. 4 easy exams and lowest score gets dropped. lab section is super simple and you can usually leave early.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
I loved the slides made by the professor, but not the presentation of it - most of the times she simply read them. Labs were mad easy, exams were fair with all content discussed during lectures, not reading heavy. Interesting contentRate My Professors ↗
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Classes with Margaret Bryer
ANTHRO 105 covers the genetic basis of human variation and the origins and evolution of populations.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Margaret Bryer teaches ANTHRO 105 with clear slides and study guides, though lecture engagement varies. Some reviewers find her monotone or boring, while others describe her as engaging and knowledgeable. She offers flexibility, such as allowing makeup exams, and provides guest lectures to break up the routine.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026ANTHRO 698
Directed Study
1–6 creditsANTHRO 698 is an advanced directed study course where students arrange projects with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 699
Directed Study
1–6 creditsANTHRO 699 is a directed study course where students conduct advanced projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleANTHRO 990
Research and Thesis
1–3 creditsANTHRO 990 is a research and thesis course for dissertators involving advanced mentored reading and research.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
ANTHRO 999
Reading and Research
1–9 creditsANTHRO 999 is an advanced mentored reading and research course for dissertator-status students.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleRecorded teaching history
Explore courses taught by this instructor →Browse recorded courses
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 105 | Principles of Biological Anthropology |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 698 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | ANTHRO 999 | Reading and Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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