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Ms. Aarvand is one of the best, if not THE best professor I've had so far. She is more than willing to help you understand anything that is confusing to you, she honestly cares most of all, that you learn and understands the concepts being taught. She has a passion for what she teaches, and goes well into detail. Not easy, but very motivational.

great teacher!

Dr. Arvand teaches Nutrition and that's the class that I took. She's an outstanding professor with a method that's very structured and organized. She expects you to know everything so reading the chapters is vital to receive an A. Her expectations of you are supper high so give it all you have. In the end it is you who benefits!

Her class isnt tough if you have the ability to memorize an entire biology book! She is so detailed,uptight and efficent about everything,dont expect to have fun.Her quizes are as tough as her exams & the wording in em are ridiculously confusing. Study as detailed as possible & do all hw and talk in class to get on her good side. BE READY TO WORK!

Can be difficult

Professor Arvand is an exceptional teacher. Anyone that takes this class should be prepared to study, study, study (hello, welcome to college). If you work hard you will be successful! She really tries to help in any way that she can. It is not an easy class - but so interesting!

She is a great educator. One needs to take this class seriously!Her class load is a lot, but its there for a reason. All the HW and online quizes are VERY helpful. Students do drop out, not because she is mean, but because thier not strong enough for the Biology load.

Dr.Arvand is an exceptional teacher.The class is difficult,but she does anything in her power to help you find a studying method. Prepare to READ,and I mean actively read and take notes. If you believe in yourself and study then it is not impossible!Don't let what other say turn you away from taking this class you learn A LOT!(good thing)

This teacher isn't as hard as people make her out to be. She can be really polite but watch out for getting on her bad side. Read the book every day, pay attention, and ask questions and you should be able to at least pass the class.

Dr.Arvand is truly helpful and a great instructor, LOVE HER! :) I got a B in her class because i would study the day before for the quizzes and the exams but you can do this if you truly follow her objectives and base your studies from them.

Very good teacher who wanted you to grasp everything that was discussed in class. For quizzes make sure you read EVERYTHING! She is very detailed and will make you work. Read the entire book and take DETAILED notes in class. Then you will be fine.

This class is intense.Ready to do: several assignments and write EVERY deadline in your planner. The senior thesis is a large % of your grade, so make sure to know your thesis. If you struggle with this, get help from your PI asap! (Peterson, Nogaj, or Chotiner) and later verify with the Prof. Though she is very intimidating, she is very helpful.

Everyone saying she requires you to memorize the entire textbook is exaggerating or not looking at the material properly. Her tests are VERY fair and require decent study effort. Microbiology is a CONCEPTUAL subject and not about pure regurgitation. Her tests look for understanding concepts. Figure out whats important and make sure you know it.

Dr. Arvand is an amazing professor! She was one of my favorite professors this year. It's not impossible to get an A, there are a lot of opportunities to raise your grade (via quizzes, hw, and exams) unlike other professors that grade you based on only 3 exams. Make sure to STAY AHEAD OF THE READINGS and go to her office hours, she's very helpful!

Dr. Arvand is a great professor. She made concepts that were unclear in the book very clear in lecture. Her class teaches amazing study skills that I will use for the rest of my college career. As long as you read your textbook and pay attention in lecture, it is possible to get an A and come out with a great understanding of the material.

Class is great if you read VERY well before class. She makes everything outrageously clear through her lecture. She uses great examples that make the class fantastically easy and even fun and enlightening. She can make you feel stupid when you ask questions but she's really well-intentioned. Lots of work in the class to enforce your knowledge!

This lady is crazy into her students. She is overall an amazing teacher that takes everything seriously. Anyone can pass this class as long as they put the time into it and go to class EVERYDAY. you cannot miss her lectures because she always emphasizes the major things that will be on her exam. Her final is super easy.

She is actually a really good professor compared 2 other professors I had. If u are willing 2 learn, u will succeed. If u enter that class thinking she's a bad teacher, u will fail. She divides the chapter 4 her readings so it's not a lot. Her readings, HW, and quizzesexams are not hard if u study. UNDERSTAND, do not MEMORIZE.

Dr. Arvand is a great Micro professor! Her lectures are thorough and engaging. Although she has a reputation for being a tough , if you pay attention to the lecture and complete the Mastering Microbiology homework you will do well. Oh, and participate in class! If you do so she will be more open to help you both in class and at her office hours.

Be prepared to read through the whole Micro book. Tests are hard, multiple choice was confusing and wordy, short answers are pretty difficult. Participation and attendance are part of your grade.

Test and quiz questions are meant to make you think. Read carefully, study hard. Pay attention and participate! Know that you care and she will help you.

Dr. Arvand is an excellent professor. She can be intimidating at times however is very helpful and wants you to do well in her class. She uses great examples during lecture that make concepts easy to understand. A little challenging, but will prepare you for nursing classes in the future.

Dr. Arvand is hands down one of the best professors at MSMU. If you are looking for an easy A, go to a different teacher. While she was a little challenging, it was nothing beyond reason. As long as you stay up to date with the workload and study the book as well as the power point, you will be fine. She cares so much for her students.

College is not a place for easy A's. Dr. Arvand 's class is especially challenging for first-year students but she will give you the practice and study habits needed for college.

She is the real deal. She is the prime example of how every grad/med school professor is going to treat you. And thats how it should be. College isnt meant to babysit you or if you am easy ride, shes there to push you to the max. Ive never met any professor thats cared for her students as much as her. She is a great resource. Can learn a lot

THE TEXTBOOK IS YOUR BIBLE, IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO PASS. She was the most difficult teacher I've ever taken, but it was all worth it in the end. She cares for all her students, but she is ruthless on grading (esp FRQ). You HAVE to read the book because she is very detail oriented. Despite the difficulty, she taught me how to study and I learned A LOT

Dr. Arvand is a fabulous professor. Is the class easy? No. But with the amount of studying and study methods she recommends, the class is totally doable. She is kind and passionate about the topic and it is clear that all she wants is for us to succeed. Be prepared to work for a good grade, but it is very rewarding and a super engaging class.

Dr.Arvand is very strict, but she's amazing and wants the best for her students. There is a lot to learn, but study how she tells you. I rarely studied but a week before every quiz/exam, and I always had an average of 85% on all of them. If you hate microbiology or have difficulty in lectures, don't take this class!

Just be prepared to read the textbook a lot for her class and please go to office hours. She truly wants the best for her students. Beware that she is a tough grader when it comes to FRQ so remember definitions and be able to apply your learning. Her class isn't that horrible, be prepared to put a lot of effort into the class.

I completely failed the first exam, and she called me into her office hours to talk about how I could improve. Honestly, getting close to her makes a huge difference, she is funny, and truly roots for her students' success, but her tests are very difficult. After changing my study habits however, I was able to finish the semester with a B!

Her class is definitely a shock coming from high school since you are adjusting to the university experience, but it's a learning process. The first exam does NOT determine your final grade, so put in the hard work, and you will be able to raise your grade. Definitely read the textbook, it helps a lot. Don't be discouraged, you got this!