Do NOT take this class with Baldwin. I know it may seem easy because it's online, but it's only a 2 credit class but she makes it like 4. The textbook is long and all memorization (so you'll just forget what you read) and some of what you need to read isn't ever attached to what you're learning that week. The worst part about this class is the group project. Already with 3 exams and writing assignments, a group project for a 2 credit class is way too much, but it's even worse when no one does their part (which most won't). The exams are open notes, but she asks tricky questions or obscure ones from the textbook. She seems like a really nice lady, but she never responds to emails, she took points off my group project because our group leader bailed (which isn't our fault) and her exam revie...read more

Learning about insects is useful for those going into bio, plants, or life science

Pros - nice - open note exams Cons - tests are tricky and very timed - textbook is unhelpful - course is way to much work for 2 credits

Don't take Dr. Baldwin. The TA from the in-person section told me everyone there a few semesters ago all got A's, in Baldwin's class, only a few people will.