Reviews of professor Maria Davis

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I learned a lot about genetics through this lab. I appreciate the way the assignments were designed to build on each other. It was nice getting to do some experimental design and apply bioinformatics knowledge learned throughout the course. Some assignments take time but Dr. Davis makes herself available for student meetings to help.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The online aspect of this class made it difficult to understand the typically hands-on techniques but Dr. Davis was quite resourceful and tried to help when she could. Super accommodating even when the lab itself was difficult work. She will guide you through the proposal if you reach out. Super sweet as well!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This lab was a lot of fun and laid out in a clear way. Labs from Dr. Davis require some critical thinking but they are enjoyable the way puzzles are when everything fits into place.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I've never understood the bad rating given to Dr. Davis she is one of the best lab professors at the U of R. If you put in effort in her labs you will be rewarded with a good mark. She listens to student feedback, understands we have other classes, and is flexible with due dates. She is always willing to meet outside of class to help with questions

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
She is a ridiculously tough grader, her labs are extremely hard. Sometimes, the instructions make students misunderstand the concepts. No feedback on the written lab reports, only feedback on multiple choice quizzes. The 3 forums are is unbelievable, literally no idea on what to write. She replies email fast (lab teaching team). AVOID if possible.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
No feedback on the written lab reports, only feedback on multiple choice quizzes. The 3 forums are unbelievable hard, literally no idea on what to write. AVOID if possible. She is a ridiculously tough grader, her labs are extremely hard. Sometimes, the instructions make students misunderstand the concepts.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
One of the worst labs I have ever taken. It's impossible to do well as there is almost no instruction provided on how to use the programs, and no useful feedback on assignments. Very inconsistent grading, if you have similar answers to peers your grades will be more than 10% different from each other. Avoid.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
AWWFULLLL!!!!!! She is super disorganized she doesn't even know what she is doing. Her videos inside the week section are so old they are of no use. No clear deadlines we have to refer lab syllabus every time to see what is due. If you are taking lab with her just remember one thing you can't even do preparation for other courses exams. RATE 0.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Davis is tough at times but once you realize all you have to do is follow her rubrics and assignment instructions you will do great in her labs. She cares about her students and provides very detailed instructions for EVERYTHING. Just do as she says and ask for help when needed, she will always respond.