Reviews of professor Kristin Renkema

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Renkema is very knowledgable in the subject, but does get irritated when questions are asked. She is very helpful in answering questions that she likes. We are graded only on three exams, a final, and 50 points for homework. Exams are over lecture slides and things she says in lecture, so attendance is mandatory. Study guide is provided.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
So, I barely studied for this class. Her tests are literally her lectures and I never opened the book once. Yes, there is a lot of information, but she really wants you to focus on the general idea and she tests on terms. I loved her and she was great when she taught. She tells you what to study! Don't be mean, she's nice! Would def. take again!!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Renkema was a good professor for microbiology. Class was only graded on 3 exams, homework (which isn't hard), and the final. Go to class because she explains more in depth what's in the powerpoint and what she says in class is fair game for the exams. Her exams were tough but once you figure out how to study for them they aren't too bad.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
VERY nice professor.... horrible at teaching. I have had a 4.0 up until this course and been able to do well in sciences. Not with her... I put a lot of time into this class but you genuinely have NO idea what will be on the exams. The exams are your only grades and the exam questions are always on things that were mentioned very briefly in lecture

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Renkema is a great professor but seems to care only about her research. She is slow in grading and makes it hard for you to get feedback on exams. She went on spring break but still held an in-person exam with another proctor while making us watch online videos for the content we missed for the exam. A very frustrating semester. Do not take.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Renkema was the best lab professor I've had! This class is hard but she makes it interesting and easy to follow along. As long as you do the assigned homework and come to class it is easy to succeed. She is very knowledgeable and willing to help. She is clear on what will be on the exams, so just study and you will be fine!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Renkema was a great professor. Shes very passionate about what she teaches and keeps lectures interesting. She explains things in an easier way to understand. But, the tests were quite difficult. I would study for hours and still didnt do as well as I thought I would. Overall, she is a good choice for a professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I love Renkema! She gives a lot of information in her lectures, but if you study enough, her tests are easy compared to what she puts in her lectures. By far, she seems like the best out of all the microbiology profs!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I had Renkema for lab and just be prepared for the first exam to be graded picky! I did poor on it since I didn't know, but once I knew how to study it was much better.  She is very nice and caring and this was a fun lab!