Western Kentucky University / M / Karen Mason
Averages:
Overall Rating
Goodv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Moderatev
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 32
Multiple Choice: 42
Matching: 14
Fill in the Blank: 3
Problem Solving: 7
Mandatory Final: 34
Cumulative Final: 10
Textbook Required: 16
Extra Credit: 29
Attendance Required: 24
42 Total Evaluations
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 4/3/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a good teacher to have. Her tests are tricky but if you go to class and pay attention you should be fine. She does the notes for you. All you have to do is print them off and bring them to class. Take her for human nutrition.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 1/10/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I didn't think this class was difficult, but it was engaging and I looked forward to going. She takes attendance daily and says perfect attendance will help you up to one percentage point at the end of the semester if you are borderline. Everything covered in class will be copied into the note outline she provides, so if you have to miss it is easy to catch up. She gave four tests and a few small assignments. The tests were all multiple choice or true/false and if you pay attention in class and have all the notes they shouldn't be any trouble. We hardly ever used our books because the tests were based only on the lecture notes you wrote in the outline. We did have two online quizzes (10-20 questions and open-book) for chapters we didn't have time to cover in class but the Academic Complex has a lab with a copy of the course book, so it is not necessary to purchase it although I did. Dr. Mason is very sweet and I enjoyed the class very much.
HEALT- : - Posted 5/9/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
I loved Ms. Mason. She was always more than willing to help you, especially for someone that cared. You can tell she is very passionate about health, and if you are in class and take notes you WILL pass. All you have to do is show up for class, the notes that you take in class are EXACTLY what is on the test. Beware that she constantly wants people in the class to talk and interact (which better helps your grade), so dont be surprised if she calls on you to contribute how you feel about something. Her tests are SUPER easy and i would recommend her to everyone!
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 5/6/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is a great professor! I would recommend any one to take her for this course! She is really enthusiastic and she knows her stuff. She makes the class interesting and she makes the information easy to understand. Her test are really easy, you do have to study a little bit, but not very much.
NUTRI-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 4/12/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
She gives you the notes with fill in the blanks that are word for word on her power points. So you don't have to worry about not having the information the need. She is very energetic and I don't know anyone who could dislike her. If you pay attention in class you won't even have to study much for the tests. I think there were four throughout the semester.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 4/25/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is a bit corny at times and tells bad jokes, but she has a bubbly personalty and is very entertaining during lectures. I actually enjoyed going to her class and learned a lot from it. She is a great teacher!
This class was an easy A for me! It is definitely a good option if you haven't taken a class for PE credit or don't want to take a class that actually involves physical activity.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 9/25/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I loved this class! Karen Mason is the friendliest, most realistic professor I've had here so far. She is very interested in her career, she is ALWAYS open for any questions, she gives physical examples along with notes...she's just great. We had 2 open note/open book on-line quizzes before each test, as well as 2 on-line assignments that were super easy. The tests themselves are not difficult, just review notes thoroughly. The class is amazing if you're at all interested in nutrition--if not it is still great information to know, and presented in a manner that is easy to absorb. I highly recommend this class!
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 9/5/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 8/22/2007
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 5/9/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a wonderful instructor. She is very knowledgeable and is enthusiastic about teaching the class. She lectures from powerpoint every day, but she goes slow so that you won't miss anything. You don't need the book except to do the online controversy quizzes. All of the exams are multiple choice and aren't difficult if you read over the notes about 3 times. I really enjoyed her class and recommend Dr. Mason to anyone that needs/wants to take nutrition.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 1/21/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
She is the best teacher that i have had so far and i would tell everyone to take her class. she makes the class very interesting and explains very well. she cares about her students and what she does and it shows.
NUTRI-100 : Human Nutrition - Posted 6/21/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
She says things like "this isn't going to be on the test, so DON'T write it down, but bla bla bla" and the next day when you take the quiz, there are questions about it. The notes are an overkill and most of it isnt even on the test! Most of what you study isn't even going to be on the test! I'm not the smartest person in the world, but I always get A's and B's and now I have a D on my record.
CFS-111 : - Posted 2/14/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is a wonderful teacher. Just read your notes the night before the test and you should be fine. I never opened the text book.
NUTRI- : Human Nutriton - Posted 1/27/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason was a really great teacher. There is a lot of notes but all you have to do is look over them a couple of night before the test and your fine. I made c's on all my tests and still got a high B because of bonus work and really easy quiz's she gives you before every test. I learned a lot and the material was really interesting and useful!
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/23/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr.Mason is a great teacher. She gives a moderate amount of notes they are very easy notes. She also repeats EVERYTHING she says three times. She rarley gives extra credit and when she does it's only a point or two. Overall she is a GREAT teacher and is very willing an open to help students.
NUTRI- : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/15/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr.Mason is a great teacher. She is very helpful and has a good way of explaining each subject. You take notes everyday but they are on powerpoint and she allows time to write them down, it isn't a marathon. Dr.Mason helped me learn alot and I even considered Nutrition as a major/minor after her class. There are 4 test including the final, a little homework that is very easy and she gives you plenty of time to do it, quizzes before each test that are easy, no papers. I would highly recommened Dr.Mason!!
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/9/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is an awesome teacher! The class was actually more of a discussion than lecture... she always made class fun, and she made it really interesting! Her tests come directly from her notes, so if you study & know your notes, you should be fine. She really seems to enjoy teaching. Take her if you can - the class is pretty easy and she's always willing to help if you ever have any questions.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 5/10/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a great teacher. I got a C, but was 0.8 away from a B. She wouldn't bump me up because I missed some classes. All her notes come from a power point presentation, but you have to be in class to get the notes. She take attendence every day. If you don't miss any class, then you get 2 pts added to your final average. There is a lot of material, so study early. You will have a quiz right before the test worth 5 pts. She does this to make sure her students study a little before the test. You have to buy your own scantron.
CFS-111 : Nutrition - Posted 5/7/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Mason is really nice. She did an excellant job of breaking things down so that we understood what she was saying. I feel that I learned more from this nutrition class than any other class of its type that I have ever taken. One word of advice is to pick a seat and sit in the same seat every day. She wants to know everyone's names, so she likes to be able to find you everyday. Believe it or not, she does remember where you sit, even with a large class. She really cares about everyone in the classroom. Don't take this the wrong way, because she does not give grades, you must earn them, but if you have problems, talk to her. Also, do not sleep in her class, or she will wake you up. She is really smart in her subject area, but what made her even better was the fact that if she could not give you an answer about something, she would research to find an answer to your question and have an answer ready for you during your next class period. Mrs. Mason was a great teacher.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 5/4/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is one of the best teachers I have ever had...She is extremely nice and energetic...She definitely makes class interesting.... She explains everything so that ANYONE can understand and will answer any question you have...and if she doesn't know the answer off-hand...she'll look it up....the tests are simple....straight from the notes.....Overall, the class was super easy..... I recommend Dr. Mason to anyone who needs this class for their major...and to anyone using this class as a PE credit.....
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 4/28/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
If you take this class with anyone, take it with Prof. Mason. She is a very sweet and kind person. Her notes are ALL on powerpoint and she waits until you copy them down to go on to the next slide. She'll answer any and all of your questions as best as she can and she is very good at explaining things to where you can understand them. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. I promise you... you will not need it.
NUTRI-364 : Sports Nutrition - Posted 4/25/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Good class. Lots of notes, but if you study them, you will do good.
NUTRI- : - Posted 4/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a great teacher. She is really friendly and she will help you out if you need it. I would recommend her to anyone.
NUTRI-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 4/10/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Going into this course I thought it would be much easier than it really is. There are a lot of notes, everyday, but it's not that hard to keep up. The only thing I didn't like about this class was that there weren't good reviews before the tests and there is ALOT of information on each tests. If you have to take this class, I'd recommend her, but if you are taking this just to fill the gen ed requirement, I'd recommend personal health instead.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 3/25/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a really nice teacher. She will work with you out of class and help you learn the material. I worked hard for the B I got in the class but I learned a lot about nutrition and I think differently about what I eat now. You have two assignments, but they are no big deal. She really hates it when you come into class late, do don't be late. Overall I really enjoyed her class and her personality.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 1/2/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I learned alot in this class. She is a super professor. She loves the subject therefore she shows energy when teaching. That's something that alot of the monotone professors at wku lack.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/17/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is a great teacher and the tests are not hard.You have four tests and four quizzes which are all announced a week in advance. The book is not required, but you need to take all notes on her powerpoint because you will see them again. If you are there every day she will add like three points to your final grade so attendance could be crucial if you have a borderline grade. If I studied for the test it would be like for an hour or maybe an hour and a half before the test or the night before.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/16/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was pointless! Unless you plan to go into this field and never come out, take it. If you plan to have a life in the future, save yourself now and choose something else. I didn't buy the book for the class and came out w/ a C, everyone I know that did buy it still came out w/ a C. All you do is sit and take notes, all day, everyday. If you're good at remembering stupid facts, then you might be good in this class. Mason just isn't a good teacher, that's all there is to it. She sounds like an old lady and seems like she's spent too much time mixing her vitamins. Whatever, good luck if you decide to take the plunge and register for this class.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/16/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mason is a great teacher. The class isn't a breeze though, you actually have to study for the tests. You don't need a book, all you do is take notes off the overhead and that's the test. There's no homework except 2 little assignments that aren't hard. Attendance isn't mandatory, but she takes attendance everyday and bonus points are given at the end if you miss less than 3 days; they add to your final grade. My final was over the last few chapters and a few questions from the last test, so it wasn't cumulative. This is a good class, but it's not a bunny class. You have to study. She's a good teacher and has a good personality. I'd encourage anyone to take her if you have the chance.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 12/15/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a very effective teacher. You may think that the class is easy at first, which it is but don't take it too easily because you would be surprised. She is very fun to have as a professor, you will never be bored. Her energy helps a lot in the morning when you are half way asleep in class. She really cares about her students and she will help you do well if you need help. The text book is not necessary, don't even buy it. All of her tests are strictly from her notes and if you study it well you should be able to get A's in all of them. she gives fun assignments that's very doable. Her teaching method is very effective. take her class!
NUTRI- : Ignore All Evals, Read This One - Posted 11/1/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Mason is a nice lady I liked her in that regard, but she still has some things to learn to be a good teacher. Ignore these other evals. because I did not and I am paying for it now.I have a 3.5 gpa and took this for gen ed.(mistake) She will give you 20-25 pages of notes and if that is not enough she then throws in trick ?s. For example, she told us that to avoid heartburn, do not drink liquids while eating, then on the test she phrased the ? like, "how do you avoid heartburn"? The answer was drink liquids an hour before or after eating. I guessed non of the above and got it wrong. Drinking an hour before/after eating is NOT the same thing as not drinking while eating. All these people giving smiling faces fooled me, dont let it fool you. I do not know what Mason they are talking about as EVERY person in my class of 50 or so bitches constantly. She teaches it like a 400 level course, no BS
NUTRI-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 10/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Mason is a wonderful person and I really enjoyed her class. I am a Nutrition major, so that might make me partial, but she does a good job of explaining things and gives you plenty of chances to make a good grade. As long as you attend class and study, you'll do fine.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 5/19/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
In response to the message posted about Dr. Mason's class being hard...you must be a Freshman cause this class was cake. Hate to break it to you but there are hundreds of much harder classes at western. All you have to do to make an A in this class is go to class, take notes, study the notes, and use common sense on the tests. She is not going to write verbatem from her notes on the test questions. She has to make it somewhat of a challenge.
CFS-111 : Nutrition - Posted 5/13/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
She is a nice lady but her tests are way off of the notes! It's basically like you studied for nothing because what you study ends up not being on the test!! She words the questions so complex so its basically hard to figure out the answer. If you're looking for an easy class to take to get an easy A i WOULD NOT RECCOMMEND THIS CLASS!!!
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 1/13/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
You have to study for her tests, but the material is not hard and Dr. Mason explains it well. She is a good teacher with a great personality. I learned alot and really enjoyed this class. Human Nutrition should be required for EVERYONE at WKU!
CFS-111 : Nutrition - Posted 12/16/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was fairly easy if you would look over your notes. I didn't bad on my first test because i thought i could get away without studying. Wrong unless you know a lot about this subject can don't have to study. She is one of the nicest teachers that i have had in college so far. She act gooffy in class but thats what make her class fun she gives power points every class so don't buy the book. Make sure you study for the final because she does some tricky things.
HEALT- : Health And Human Nutrition - Posted 8/18/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
dr. mason is a wonderful person, kind and funny. she seemed quite nervous and unsure how to conduct her class last year when i had her, and the result was a class full of mudane detail and a grading curb. but i think these are small flaws she can overcome with her honest humor and enthusiasm, she is a big dork about nutrition, and for me her excitement made me more interested in the subject.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 5/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
IF you study this course will go fine for you. Attendance is madnatory but she rewards you for it with extra points on your average. She's a nice lady who truly loves teaching. You'll enjoy the class. Oh and the textbook is required but i found it to be a sort of optional thing- I never really needed it. But it has some interesting diagrams and stuff if you want to do extra reading. If you do buy it make sure you keep the cd in the back. The bookstore will give you a lot more $ for it if you have the cd. Good Luck!
CFS-111 : Nutrition - Posted 5/8/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class was enjoyable. It was nice that class was not mandatory because I wasn't there more than I was but still made an A. Dr. Mason is a enthusiastic teacher who really cares. There is a substancial amount of notes but it is all pretty much common since, if you just study. This was only her second year teaching this couse and I feel she did a very good job.
CFS-111 : Human Nutrition - Posted 4/23/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Mason is a really good teacher. She tends to be a bit spacey at times, but she is really funny and interesting to listen to. She uses lots of examples to help you remember stuff. She uses power points for all the notes she gives and the tests are based off the notes so don't buy the book. Good teacher overall.
CFS-111 : - Posted 4/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is great. She gives notes on powerpoint so you can copy them down. The lectures are fun and interesting. I strongly suggest taking her.
CFS- : Intro To Nutrition - Posted 2/6/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Mason is really dingy. If you can handle that she's a great teacher. She teaches with powerpoint, and although I believe a textbook may be required you could probably get by without one. Just study your notes. About 99% of test questions come from the powerpoint. Study an hour or two the night before your exam like I did and you'll probably get an A. I recommend her to anyone who likes to procrastinate.