Reviews of professor Tara Bal

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
At first, I liked this instructor. She is pleasant, precise and friendly. After several of my emails got ignored and she graded my paper extremely critically, I realized she was cold and shallow. While waiting for a return email, I ran into her at the store with her kids and realized she just didn't care about it. Also conceited and spiteful.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I was ignored/brushed off anytime I asked for help or clarification with class material, then was graded very harshly on assignments I was given absolutely no guidance or help with understanding when I asked. Unless youre a psychic and can figure out expectations that are never explained to you, dont take a class with this professor. Ridiculous.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The guest lectures were mostly interesting. Feedback on resume and other assignments was solid. Research assignments were the best part of this class.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Tara does not give clear directions and gives an excessive amount of homework compared to other professors. The fungi collection is not needed it is just busywork. She does not prepare the class for assignments or the quizzes.