Reviews of professor Jessica Banko

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I also think Dr Banko is hilarious, caring and gives everyone a chance to earn a good grade. She expectsA LOT of the students but she gives a lot of assistance if you ask for it. Fair balance of Homework for credit, attendance for credit, quizzes and 4 tests plus a final. You drop the lowest test or skip the final! Take it even if you don't need it

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Microbiology has a lot of information, but she was able to make all the information digestible and her lectures are very comprehensible. She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and 80% of each test is open note and the other 20% is closed. She also drops your lowest quiz grade at the end of the semester.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I would absolutely recommend her for microbiology. The class is lecture heavy but if you take notes and pay attention you will do great. She gives so many extra credit opportunities. She is so passionate about her teaching and makes lectures fun. She allows for an open note portion of each test. Studying is required for succession.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
This class is so hard but that is cause we all trying to get in nursing. Banko is the perfect teacher for hard classes cause she lets you know how to study and breaks it all down. You have to study lots out of class and I work so that was hard so I only got a B. I'd take her cause it is gonna be hard anyway and you got a chance w Banko to do good.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor B was VERY accommodating & understanding. She made sure you understand every topic before moving forward & really wants her students to succeed; easy grader & extends due dates. 4 exams open notes. Homework is simple, short and straightforward. Extra credit given. Very hard to get a bad grade. Easy A for your gpa

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took this summer so it was dense, but manageable if you're organized. I got an A but put a lot of work in. This isn't show up, pay attention, get A. Professor B is one of the best I have had at HCC and I would take her again if she'll teach A&P2 again. If you aren't going to study, you won't pass.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Banko has a lively personality, which makes her lectures enjoyable. She is always happy to answer any questions you may have, so don't be afraid to ask. However, it is recommended that you have some prior knowledge of biology before taking this class. Professor Banko also provides multiple opportunities for extra credit.