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“She gave bunch of hand outs and that was it”
BIO40A - 2.0 rating“She gives you all the material you need to pass the class”
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BIOL40AB
5.0
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5.0
(1)BIOLOGY40ABC
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Hard stuff. She gave bunch of hand outs and that was it. It's hard to take it on the weekend. It's a hard class period.
whoa she is very koo. She gives you all the material you need to pass the class. Easy A if you study!!!
she is really good. Her notes are sufficent to pass the class. it is very easy to get B but little tricky to ger A
SHE IS SOOOO AWESOME!!! MEMORIZE THE NOTES< DO THE EXTRA CREDIT, DO ALL THE MEMORIZING OF ALL THE ANATOMY MODELS IN LAB, BE NICE TO HER AND SHE WILL LOVE TO GIVE YOU AN A. BECAUSE OF HER, I AM NOW AT SDSU'S SCHOOL OF NURSING!!
One of the best teachers I have ever had ;)...
DR. Kandula is a great Teacher if you get to know her, you have to understand that she had too many students enrolled, not to mention a bunch of dishonest students that make it even more difficult for her to teach the way she would like
Dr. Kandula is not easy to get A, but it is possible to get A. Her lecture is super clear. She is very nice. She took in more than 100 students per quarter. That is a lots of students. Remember, she is MD doctor. I learned a lot from her.
Dr. Kandula is a wonderful teacher. She is extremely clear on her teaching and her style of teaching is excellent. She has a calm, caring personality. I will follow her throughout my BIO Series. Take her class. You won't regret it.
The material is very dense, but she's patient and helpful. Her exams are not easy, but she tells you exactly what you need to know to do well; she also gives additional info which is often enlightening & occasionally confusing.
she's cool..attend all the lectures and u'll definitely pass the class..handouts..very important..to be able to get an A..u need to ask her what's gonna be on the tests!lolz..ask questions during lectures and lab so she'll recognize you....MEMORIZE stuff!!!!
dr. kandula is great!!! she knows her material, and she make her class interesting, but you need to be prepare to take her note, even with the handout. even though it's a tough class but she make it interesting.
very clear lecture. don't let her catch you cheating cuz she can be very nasty. her TA's are so helpful because they do tutoring sessions. you have to really read the book. most of her lectures are straight from text. her tests have unpredictable questions so you have to study EVERYTHING!
I like this teacher. She has read her lecture clearly and with a lot of patience answering students' questions. Her quizes are not simple, yes. You should make notes and read the book. But if you do this you will get A! After her lectures you will see that anatomy is an interesting subject
Super hard tests...even u read and study everything. If u want to get A with Bio 40 series for sure, take it with Lucklock.
NEEDS ATTITUDE CHECK. Ignores me and talks to me rudely because I'm a repeat and wrongly assumes that I am a slacker. Doesn't matter. I'm more gamed to prove that whacked@$$ wrong.
Dr. Kandula is your typical arrogant MD. Her lectures are not very clear, she even confuses herself. She says that she is available whenever you need help, but makes you feel that you are wasting her time. Try another instructor if you wante to keep you good GPA. Beware of her wicked TA's
Do not try to cheat in this class cuz she's gonna give it to you BIG. attendance is important and so is conscienous. Tests are tough and tricky. Focus on "exceptions." she favors A students. TA 's are helpful ...and becoming expensive suggest you get together in a group and study.
Take her class! A lot of material and tricky quizes, yes! But you'll know anatomy. And with the lecture notes and her guidlines you will get an A on the exam. I also VERY recommend to record her lectures and then to listen to the records right before exam. I got all A's :)
I had her for a and p in evc...she is very helpful especially if you ask whats going to be in your exams...you will study like u never did b4.if you are planning to drop her class because you are in a brink of failing...Don't because she really encourages you...i thought i was getting a C but i was actually getting an A..Lots of xtra credit willh
She tests you from the lecture notes. But we have to write down all she speaks continues and some times it is very hard to write everything and we recorded her and try to make note when i came home and it always takes a long time. It is very easy to get B with her. but hard to get A. she is sweet and lovely teacher.
One class per week, for both the lecture and lab, was too long. This class should not be taught 1 day per week. She was good about letting you know what was important to study and understand by providing lecture outlines. She is good about pointing out details, but you need to ask. She is very willing to help you understand.
Make sure you have a hand brace, because you will be writing to the end of time. You will learn in her class though. VERY tricky quizs. Tests and labs not so much. You will still need to know the material, but should not be a problem because you will be basically rewriting the book anyways
Please try not to take with her!!
Not very organized or prepared for class.Gets lost in her lecture.Lab exams are very hard.Final exam was very hard
Don't take her. She is nice and helpful, but her quizes are tricky and homework won't bring your grade up. Her final was so hard, it seemed like her questions weren't even covered in class.She seems so bored teaching the material and tired.
to sum it up, 6 tests (lab&lec) and few quizes. she is nice, funny and informative but we sat there taking notes forever. the class is nothing but her reading out of the book and us taking notes, even in lab. gets a bit lost in her lecture , only notes she gives us are definitions. you are expected to memorize everything. i wouldn't reccomend her.
I had her for 40A and 40B. She is very down to earth and easy to talk to. The material is hard and requires alot of memorization, regardless of who is teaching it you. The material on the tests and quizes is predictable and she even gives you a study guide before each one.
Awesome teacher- highly reccomend her. Not too hard, not too easy, so you learn well. Expect to earn your A's though. But if you have trouble or questions, she is always willing to help. I honestly can't say anything negative about her. =)
Patient. Lucid lectures.
The instructor needs to make better use of the available class time by giving more than just the information covered in the book. She is VERY helpful, but I'd like to see more of her own personal touches added to the course content. Class was held once per week, which made learning and retaining the course content ineffective.
Dr. Kandula is an awesome teacher and an intelligent one. She makes you study really well which in the long run, help you to be a better student.
DR. Kandula is a great teacher. She is very helpful and was always willing to help in every way she could. I highly recommend this teacher!! I love her!!
By far my favorite professor! Dr. Kandula delivers the material with clarity, applies the information to real life, and provides ample opportunity to learn and grade well in her class.
Plays her Favoritism in class. You would have to kiss ass to get a GOOD GRADE with this teacher.Destroyed my Transfer.Take her if you like OLD SCHOOL teaching .Everything you need to know is in the book.Also she takes way too much vacations,then she gives tons of extra credit work only to give you a "C".Take Luklock. You'll understand the material.
Wanted to check how she is doing and just couldn't stand the last rating. She is one of my best teachers. I took her classes Bio 40A,B,C 2 years ago. English is not my first language and it was very difficult. I spent a few hours every day reading the book. My final grades were A's. There is a hint: I used recorder and then listen to the lecture.
She is awesome! I took her over the summer and got an A. She has a good lecture and notes to match. If you don't get an A, its cause you didn't study or go to class. She may be late.. but she makes it up in the end.
so far, the best teacher in de anza, i really love her. i wish all teacher would be just like her. the class is hard but she makes it so easy for us. i advice all teachers to ask her for teaching strategies;ask her so students would love you as well, and for students, take her if you want to learn. highly recommended, keep it up Dr. Kandula!!!
Great TEACHER...I took on on Saturday so I never went to class or paid attention but IF I DID then I would have gotten an A not a C and I would probably still be in the nursing program...Take her, pay attention, ask questions and you will get an A.
STUDIED WELL FOR THE CLASS INDEED BUT SHE GAVE ME A "C"!MY GPA IS 3.5 SO IM THE ONE WHO DOESNT LAG ON STUDYING. IT'S HER!DONT TAKE HER!SHE DOES PLAY HER FAVORITISM,BUT IF YOU KNOW HOW TO KISS ASS, LIKE SOME PEOPLE DO HERE IM SURE, THEN SHE WILL GIVE YOU A 'B'. I HAVE PROOF THAT SHE DOES HAVE HER FAVORITISMS.SHES PATHETIC!
i took another teacher previous to her for 40 series and i can totally tell the difference. SHE IS NOT ORGANIZED. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT TO STUDY FOR, SHE GIVES YOU SO MUCH USELESS INFO. She constantly disagrees with the book she suggested for the class, so you cant even study with the $200 book you bought. Her tests and quizzes are so HARD. She doesnt
She's the best teacher ever! Taking her class made it so easier for me to pass those hard anatomy and physiology classes! I took her over summer for bio40A and got an A! Shes really nice, gives extra credit, take her, her tests are easier! She will let you out early from class at times! Her grading system is easier, if you want an A take her class!
Dr. Kandula is a good professor! She explains the material well and her class isn't boring. What I found most helpful are the notes that you could print from her website and bring to class.
She's really easy going, and attendance wasn't a big deal. Notes were on her website, and so were study guides for all the tests. Overall pretty interesting class.
Pro: Lectures are clear and easy to understand. She makes sure you comprehend before moving on. Notes are available online. If you attend open lab before exams, you'll do fine. Fair grader. Con: Hard to contact. Doesn't respond to emails.
Great teacher. Very kind and understanding. Tests are pretty easy, just a lot of info to memorize. She gives lots of extra credit, especially if you tell her you’re concerned about your grade. There’s no hw, and the lab part of this class is easy too. I disagree with the last commenter. She always responded to my emails.
Difficult to understand...but her notes helped to identify test questions.
She shortened lectures and lab times (nice) but that resulted in very rushed and confused lectures. Tests never included items she previously said would "be on the test". She needed to narrow down subject for better test prep. You just had to study it ALL.
nice and supportive, test can be tricky, need to study all ...open lab to review....
She is so easy! She always lets her students out extra early and we don't even need to get the textbook! she gives out study guides for tests and all you need to do is study and you'll get an A
pro: Good teacher, lets class out early, notes on website con: lectures go by fast, hard keeping up, constantly asks if anyone has ?s which lets ppl ask stupid ?'s and waste valuable time, makes tests/quizzes difficult & confusing on purpose, lab ?s on lecture tests, study guides dont reflect actual test, I got a B even though I studied my ass off
She is an excellent teacher! She makes confusing and hard subjects easier to understand. Very helpful too if you're having trouble.
she is a great lecturer because you have access to notes, but her test are HARD and tricky. you have to study EVERYTHING she gives you and her wording is a little confusing. if you memorize the notes, you'll be good... but seriously, who does that?
She is a pretty cool teacher she tells you in the first class you have to put in effort to fail her class and its true. She never uses the book. She gives you everything you need for the tests. She is kinda funny and very nice willing to help you gives extra stuff for more points.
I Like this teacher because she is very helpful.You'll love her too.
Yay for Kandula! She's awesome. I plan on taking her for my whole Bio series. She's really patient and cool, always willing to answer questions and go the extra mile for her students.
EXCELLENT TEACHER. I WOULD RECOMMEND HER TO EVERYONE. HELPFUL, EASY, OFFERS EXTRA CREDIT, AND REALLY NICE AND UNDERSTANDING. VERY EASY TO GET AN A.
Great!!!
I just don't understand why people kept saying that her tests and quizzes are hard. I found them fairly easy since everything she asks are from the lecture and lab notes. Her tests are always at the same level of hardness They'll be easy if you study for them. Common ppl, if you want to work in medical field, you must know those materials regardles
she is a teacher who plays favoritism. her test have nothing to do with the lecture notes dont take her unless you want your gpa to go down
Fair. Treat everyone the same. Easy. Learn alot from her classes. Would recommend her to everyone. Ways to raise GPA (only if you study). Grade mainly reflects on your effort and whether study or not. Lots of extra credits.
Fair. Treat everyone the same. Easy. Learn alot from her classes. Would recommend her to everyone. Ways to raise GPA (only if you study). Grade mainly reflects on your effort and whether study or not. Lots of extra credits.
I took her for all the Bio 40 series. She is great! Although she seems almost always tired, she is a great teacher! She is very willing to help. Her tests are fair if you studied. I found her quizzes hard though. But if you work hard, you'll get a good grade.
A MUST TAKE!!!! stay awake and take notes. print the hand outs prior to class from her web page and take notes!!! everything is from her lectures, 99.9% of the class got A's. a very helpful, and smart teacher, ask her anything and you'll get an answer. she up to date and i promise you'll love the class
She's awesome!MUST study her lecture/lab notes.Do the easy homework from your lab book.Tests are directly from that material.Only bad thing is she goes on tangents trying to explain questions sometimes.Record lectures, study the models and you'll be fine! DON"T MISS CLASS!!!*sometimes she gives away hints to exam questions!)
A lot's of bad comments, she seem like a bad teacher. Seem like she is giving bad grades for some people who have been studying hard,that is not good at all.
My recommendation would be don't take Biology with this instructor, it was a very unpleasant experience. Difficult to understand and she play games with you coming across as nice, its all games of hers. Really bad ATTITUDE . Really arrogant. Often can't answer simple questions. NEVER answers your email. A terrible person in general.
Be aware of her negative additute.We definitely think she is no good.This teacher is a truly bad.
i do not recommend this teacher. BE AWARE, her exam study guides are useless, she rarely responds to emails. i recommend u read the chapter before each class and study on ur own. take notes and dont take her word on what and what is not on the test. all exams include both LAB & Lecture material regardless of what she says.
She is the worst ever, all of my friends hate her.She thinks highly about herself,she can't even answer questions.Its so stupid, once she said "I ask my husband on that one and then I'll tell you the answer" LOL.
Her class is hecka useless. A lots of homework, but she doesn't care to correct them. She is an awful teacher.Waste of your money and time.
NOT a GOOD TEACHER, terrible in fact.
Dr.Kandula(M.D) is not arrogant.She is very down-to-earth considering her respectable bckgrd in medicine.Her medical knowledge is beyond anyone I've met.Take upper division classes at a university &u will realize how ignorant u r 4 calling her stupid.she's practical,if u choose medicine as a career u should take her class seriously to earn tat A!
Good!
Took her for all the BIOL40 series. Answers emails promptly, and she's very helpful with questions related to the class. You need to study HARD and do all the work to get a good grade in this class. But all that studying will be worth it since we'll need that info in the future anyway.
I found this class to be very challenging. You must keep on top of your studying. I found that she is trying to cover more material than she has time for. When we would come to the end of a chapter and we were running out of time, she would just have us scratch out the material she couldn't finish. What if it was important for other classes??
First, let me say that many will say that she is difficult. If you want a good education and a fair/competent teacher, she rocks! She is not hard, if you do the work as u should! She leaves it up to you to get the grade you DESERVE. She is funny, witty and makes this class an interesting and personally challenging experience that will be missed!
Awesomoe teacher! Took her for the entire Bio40 Series. Makes class interesting & enjoyable. Very approachable & willing to help. This class is not easy, but she structures the class for you to be successful. Need to put in ALOT of time studying to do well. Print notes from her website & RECORD HER LECTURES! One of the best teachers I've ever had!
I took all series of Biol 40 with her. Fall in love with the materials and her way of teaching. I worked hard to earn As in these classes & proud of them since classes are difficult. Other instructors are way too easy that I think school should not hire them, since they fail us as educators, and school fails to provide us proper education system.
The worst teacher ever! replied to my emails after the quarter was over. Does not know how to teach so much material and expects you to know it all.
I love Mrs Kandula I think she is a great teacher.Bio40 A,B and C are hard classes but Mrs Kandula is pretty crystal clear on her lectures.She gives study guides for the exams and she goes out of her way for students. The student just need to really want to learn and put the time to get the grades.Mrs Kandula can only go so far :)
great teacher! This class is hard but all bio classes are. She's very approachable & adds everyone on the waitlist. I barely used the book (dont read it). All her tests are based on lecture & lab notes. Gives extra credit for being neat & on test weeks, there's NO LECTURE/LAB CLASS!!! just tests.. how great is that.
The class is difficult, especially for the second language speakers. I took BIO 40A,B,and C and received all As. My recommendations: buy a recorder and record her lectures and listen to them a few times; especially prior to exam. The answers to the questions in her tests are in her lectures. Use the book to clarify the concepts & learn terminology.
Took her class for nursing pre-reqs. She favors students and is unhelpful. At one point, she told me that maybe nursing wasn't for me. 3 years later, I graduated at the top of my nursing class and now I'm an RN. Funny how that goes.
Great teacher hard course. Work hard - you'l do well.
Class Info
Textbook Required
100%
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Predicted Grade
B
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BIOL40AB
5.0
(1)AANDP
5.0
(1)BIOL40B
5.0
(1)40C
5.0
(1)BIOLOGY40ABC
5.0
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BIOLOGY40ABC
5.0
BIOBIO
5.0
BIOABIOA
5.0
BIOLOGY40C
4.0
BIOL40ABC
4.0