He was AWESOME.... made micro bio easier to understand... and that's not a very fun subject mind you. the only bad thing is he stays until the very last minute of class... don't expect to leave early.

Collest Teacher I've had so far in college. He is a pretty laid back guy, BUT if you get on his bad side he can be mean. He is also pretty patient, so its not easy to get on his bad side. He does follow the lab manuel for his lab class.Hence, he is very easy if you pay attention in class and he's funny. I highly recommend him.

Good teacher but goes off on tangents alitte. Memorize all of the slides, you need to know everything.....Study guide is not specific so don't rely on it. Things not on the study guide will be on the test. Don't really need the book unless you need further explanation. Just know the slides and you will be fine. Take advantage of office hours.

Take Dr. S's class! He is funny and he understands the student body. He was a student for a long time to get where he is and he gives the students what he would've wanted when he was in school. He does want you to be on time to class, but you are all adults and should be on time anyways. He gives you slides to study and he explains material well.A+

Great teacher! Very fun! He understands that we are not professionals in biology :)

Dr. S is a great biology professor and he cares about his students. He helps you succeed by breaking down the material, and provides worksheets, videos, study guides, and puts all lecture material on line avaible 24/7 so if you miss a class you have the information right there. Thanks Dr. S you ROCK!!

I highly recommend you to take his class. He makes the subject fun and entertaining, but don't mistake that for hard work. He does expect you to work for your grade. Extremely helpful, and tells a lot of stories so pay attention to the stories!

Dr.S is an awesome professor. He makes it a priority to help the students understand and enjoy the material. He is funny, and talks about personal experiences that pertain to the material so that the students would further understand how important the material is and it is actually used in real world issues. I enjoyed his class and would take him a

I HIGHLY recommend this professor!! he is awesome i loved his class!! He gives study guides and is very helpful! take him!

I took his class for Biology 101 Lab and he was awesome! He made me really enjoy the subject and coming to class. I never missed a day! He truly cares about his students and is very helpful. He is a very nice person and is also really funny! I would recommend him to everyone, regardless of skill levels.

Very cool professor. Works with his students & is very helpful. Highly recommend anyone to take his classes.

Dr. S is a good teacher, puts out much more than you need to put in. Work like yo have some sense and you will pass his class. Respect him and he will respect you. Thank you Dr. Salameh

Dr. S is a great teacher. He explains things in everyday terms. Very funny guy and uses his humor to help you remember things. Study his powerpoints and read summery of chapter section in text book and you will do great! 6 exams; 2 of which are the midterm and final. I got a B. I loved him in lecture but choose Mrs. Cook for the lab.

I really don't know what the other commenters are talking about, I hated this class. Yes, he is very nice, funny, and makes class slightly interesting. Besides that, his tests are crazy hard, I would study for 5 hours and I would still fail, it was INSANE! I never tried so hard in a class and failed before. Don't take him, Nisani all the way.

This instructor is AMAZING, he is very helpful, and makes you feel comfortable enough to ask questions! He is always available whenever you need to ask questions, or meet up before a test. Pay attention in lectures, because his tests are based off his power points.

He is very nice and very helpful you just need to ask i really am not into biology at all but he helps you as much as he can but only if you are willing to go and seek his help

Great teacher Very easy going w/ great humor& has a story for everything A knowledgeable teacher, very involved. The labs are easy, clear, fun The lectures are directly off of pp & can be boring at times You MUST do your part of the work and studying to pass this class but will be an easy A or B if u do Strict on attendance. Really enjoyed clas

Super funny and nice! Very clear on his lectures. He posts all his lecture notes on his website. Super helpful. I enjoyed his lectures. Test are from his study guide and the book. Very understanding if you've got health issues.

Easily the greatest professor i've had at AVC. Class is very informative and fun. Tons of funny stories are told to cement concepts. He focuses on medical microbio; great for pre-nursing or pre-clinical lab students. You will have to work for your grade, but he is more than fair, and will help you more than most professors will. Go to office hours!

Greatest teacher I had! Dr. S is one of those teachers that cares bout his students, n is willing to go beyond to help his students. Go to office hrs, extremely helpful when u go

He's a good teacher and tells some good stories that will show up on the tests, so pay attention to them. He allows you to drop the lowest test score, but not the final. A very informative teacher and he will do all that he can to make sure you understand the topic.

He was the best, :) very helpful I would definitely take him again

Very very good teacher. Go to his office hrs if u need extra help. If u study and do what ur suppose to do u can easily receive an A.

I have Dr. S for Microbiology and he is excellent! He gives you a lot of real life scenarios to help you relate the material. He really cares about his students and is always willing to stay after class and help. He can be a little chatty sometimes, but besides that he's great! Dr. is the best!

Awesome professor. He is passionate about teaching. Cares about the students, makes time for office hours even though it may not be on the schedule. His real life stories pertain to the lectures which assist in learning the material. Study daily is the key phrase. Do not hesitate to ask questions.

It isnt a difficult class as long as you do not miss and understand the material.He has a story for everything that most of the time applies to the lecture.His stories are VERY time consuming.It was rare if we EVER got out on time of his night class.We were still responsible for the material if he didnt finish lecturing.His time management is BAD.

Hate bio and still hate bio... Glad it's over.. Worked hard for my B... Take nissani if you can if not dr.s is next best option

Great professor! The info taught in the course is applicable to ones life and seen in real life situations in the medical profession. His method of teaching and info, prepared me to study well and succeed in nursing school.

Spring 2013 This is a great teacher and very entertaining. I always looked forward to going to class and hearing his stories. He puts up all ppts ahead of time (print!). 4 midterms (lowest dropped)+ 1 final. May only put up study guide a day before test so study on your own first. DON'T BUY the NEW book, check boards outside student store ($45-55).

Great professor! Dr. Salameh is very passionate and knowledgable of the subject. He incorporates actual experiences for the students to understand and visualize the situations. Study well and you will pass. This course will definitely assist in upper division and nursing. It is medical based micro, and very much worth having the info for ones life.

Great Professor and friend would totally take again!!!!!!!!

Dr. S id a very good instructor. He takes care of his students and helps make sure he has given you the materials needed for you to be successful. He does tell long stories put it helps put a visual on what he is teaching at the time. Just don't go and talk to the chicken, its a trick.

Absolutely loved bio thanks to Dr. S! He tells stories that relates to certain topics and really helps you understand the material. show up to class, pay attention, study notes, and you'll do well on the exams. He posts the notes online which helps. If you need any help visit him during his office hours. Definitely going to take him for Micro.

Good professor who wants his students to succeed. If you need help, he will help you. Tests can be a challenge, but nothing overwhelming. He makes the subject more enjoyable and relatable.

Dr Salamehs a wonderful teacher! He adjust how strick he is based on the class. SO FUN! He tells lots of jokes + stories, but it all relates to what he's teaching. He cares about his students so much. His 2 pet peeves, no talking when he's talking, no cell phones HIGHLY recommend u take him for both lecture + lab. Take him, you'll be happy!

Yes he does usually go over class time, but it's worth it. The stories he tells have a point in them and does deal with the material. He is very helpful during office hours. He gives fair test half multiple and half written. If you work hard in his class then you can pass. He hates people that are not interested and wasting space for others.

Go to class, read ahead lab and lecture. Labs are long but easy. never lets you out early. the subject its self is pretty hard so make sure to study and go to every class!

For Bio101, You work for your grade. Relates real life situations to biological processes and is clear with his lectures. Definitely will take him again!

Lectures are amazing and he is a great instructor. The only complaint I have is that he is unprofessional during office hours and for that, I do not recommend him.

He is really caring about his students & takes into consideration his student's personal lives; he knows we have other things going on in our lives. He makes really cheesy jokes, but he can never fail to make you laughsmile. Expects you to work hard and read a lot. Tests are easy if you read and study. I consider taking his lab with his lecture.

Dr Salameh is a great instructor. His lectures are long, but he is absolutely hilarious. So far he has given out study guides and they seem to be really consistent with what's on the test. There's NO homework, so the tests are the grade. He seems like a really good guy and welcomes people to his office. Take advantage of that. Would take again!

Overall good professor, and he is pretty laid back. There is no homework and only 4 tests, so reading is important. His lectures are pretty clear and gives a study guide for each test. I would take him again if I needed another Bio class

Great teacher study all his power points and take advantage of his office hours.

The professor was by far, one of the best ones that I have ever had in my life! His lectures are just astonishing, especially when he attaches a really nice, often hilarious story to it! Granted, his attendance policy is kinda strict, but you'd be missing out on a lot of fun if you skipped ANY of his classes. Every lecture was worth watching! XD

He is the best teacher ever. So sweet and caring and very approachable. Although I dont have his class anymore I still visit him. I love him

he is tells lts of fun stories which relates to the curriculum , he will test on them go to his office hours he is very very welling to help , I got c but I did not study well he cares so much I would take him in bio 204 again for sure

In the syllabus he seems strict, but he doesn't enforce many of these rules. He gets off topic alot. We spend more then 1/2 the class talking about his life or stories. The material is easy and he is very well organized with his powerpoints. He is the nicest professor I had this year and really cares about his students.

This professor is so chill and his class is so easy to take. I would definitely recommend this professor to anyone.

Dr. Salameh truly cares about his students and genuinely loves it when they come to visit him during office hours. His tests are very difficult if you do not study but there is no homework. I took him for lecture and lab, truly made the class absolutely wonderful.

The best Microbiology professor among the 3 that AVC have. Knows what he's talking about very inspiring and caring to students. He really cares about his students. If you don't have a broad sense of humor or an open mind, please don't take his class. Save him some slack and urself some time. Tip. don't just read, understand!

If you are taking the path to a medical major.. Dr. Salameh is your best bet. His approach to his lecture is very clinical. He will give you the best chance of excelling in ur chosen medical field. Knowledgeable, funny and super caring. Please don't take advantage of his kindness, it could get ugly. haha

I took Dr. S during Intercession which made the class more difficult but he was always willing to help. Dr. S will go the extra mile to make sure you understand the material! Come prepared to class and participate and you will do fine. People will say this class is difficult but the grade you receive will reflect on the effort you put in...

Dr. S is one of my favs! He makes lectures enjoyable with his great stories. He really wants you to do well, so he provides after class study sessions. But catch him any time he's not busy and he's happy to help. NO phones in class. There's 3 tests and a final, all multiple choice. If you study you'll do well.

Dr. S is hilarious to start out with. His lectures are good and he has a lot of stories to help you retain what you're learning. There is no homework or in class assignments and for good reason, he expects you to read the chapters before the lecture. He has study sessions after every class if you need extra help. All in all I highly recommend him.

I think bio is a really hard class, but he do everything to explain the lecture in a easy way. If you read the book, and pay attention to his lecture you will pass. There is no hw. So the only way to pass this class are the test. My advices is take notes, pay attention, even if its a silly thing, there is a reason why he is mention it

Dr. S is an amazing professor, if youre having issues all you have to do is talk to him and hell help you figure something out. He covers criteria very well and in a way you will be able to understand. Awesome definitely would recommend

He was fair about the grading. He made biology entertaining through his humor while explaining the concepts clearly. In order to do well in his class, you should read ahead before the lecture.

Tip Print slides BEFORE class. I print 6 to a page, write extra/important info during class. YOU CAN LIVE W/OUT YOUR PHONE FOR A FEW HOURS. Pay attention. and Attend. prove that you care about your grade. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OFFICE HOURS he really wants you to pass. I did not open my textbook once and passed with an A. He's a great professor.

Prof. Salameh is amazing! He loves biology, teaching, and his students. If you need help, he is ready and willing in his office to help you. He gives out study guides. You can ask for extra study guides. Study and read the textbook and you will pass. He wants you to pass. He is also hilarious and makes you love biology.

Microbiology is a hard subject in itself. Be prepared to study a LOT. Dr. S. helps out his students and will even stay after class to review for test. he teaches the subject from a medical based standpoint to get medical students ready for higher up classes. If you are planning on furthering your career in the medical field, he's the best choice.

If you like using your phone during class, he is not the best professor for you, students can not use cellphones in class. Overall his lectures are great and he provides a study guide and class lecture power points for every exam! If you put time into studying and taking notes, you are guaranteed to pass.

He is easily the best biology professor at AVC. However, you really have to study and pay attention in his class to pass but you will actually learn in this class. Go to his office hours! He gives you hints that will help you on the 4 tests. If you study you will actually find the test pretty easy and the study guides help so much.

Dr. Salameh is a great professor, perfect balance of tough and reasonable. You will feel like you earned your grade at the end. His experience is great, yet he knows his audience and adds plenty of medical tie ins to his lectures. He makes you think critically and understand concepts rather than blindly memorize. His politics are also fantastic.

Dr. S is a fantastic professor! I dont know what the others are talking about him being weird. He is a humble guy. Bio 101 was great with him. I was there when the first half of the semester was in person then the second half became online. I know many giving the bad reviews just want to cheat through online. You have to earn the grade, so STUDY!

I just finished my fall semester with him. I was so worried about it being online with this pandemic but he really made it worth it. He is really nice and funny. I would take him again for sure! He really wants you to pass the course. Just take notes , read, and study a you will pass. He's a really caring teacher and made the lectures interesting.

Dr. Salameh was a really good professor. I had him for BIO101 and it was nothing overly hard. Some topics were really dense, but he was always willing to go in depth if you were confused on something. He always offered study sessions before major exams and never gave us pop quizzes. If you read the book, take notes, & pay attention, you'll pass.

If I could I would retake his class and learn from my mistakes. He has fun stories and is all around a great guy. His class is easy as long as you take notes and participate.

He is an AWESOME teacher! And so funny and really cares!!

By far the best professor I have ever had! I have never had a teacher/ professor be so willing to see his students really learn and succeed and understand the material and help them with whatever they may be lost on! He explains great! He works with his students and is understandingly kind and will go beyond an extra mile for you to be successful!

Professor Salameh is a very lecture heavy professor, but those lectures are often very fun so I don't mind one bit.

Professor Salameh is extremely knowledgeable about Biology and as a microbiologist, his explanations on things such as cells were detailed and thorough. He is always willing to explain a subject through class discussion. He does have a tendency to trail off into personal stories, but it provides an idea of the work of a Biologist

Microbiology is a hard subject!! In my opinion it is harder than both Anatomy and Physiology!! If you memorize Dr. Salameh's PowerPoints and you study A LOT you will do well. It's very hard but it's preparing you for the health care field. Dr. S is very nice, he is very approachable and wants you to succeed. He does go off on long stories at times.

Dr. S is an amazing professor, he's very passionate about his field. Wants his students to succeed, but also makes it a point that we understand the material and how this will help us strive in the healthcare field. Study a lot, micro is a hard subject, but he's there to help and is always willing as long as he sees you trying. Best professor!!!

I took bio101 my first semester and failed, retook it with him again and passed with a B+! Engage in conversation with him in class, go to his office hours and study and you'll do great, he makes classes fun and tells interesting stories that relate to the topics. Would take again 100%

You get what you give. Hes not mean just dont be dumb in his class. He would take time out of his weekend to do reviews and practice questions for an upcoming exam. You can text him questions at anytime of the day and he will respond. He also gave us study guides. Nice teacher hard subject

Always print out the PowerPoints, or physically write out the notes before lecture. That way, while he's talking you can add to your notes the details he says. Talk to him in office hours, trust me on this. He's willing to review with you, but you need to take initiative. Entertaining, memorable class. You gotta be there to understand what I mean.

Professor Salameh is a pretty good teacher. Just be aware that you are in fact in a higher education setting so be prepared to study and review regularly. He does his best to reach his students outside of the classroom and he can help you review before midterms. He cares but he also wants his students to care about their work and grades too. :)

Dr. Salameh is a great professor. I think he's the best in Micro. He has real world experience and teaches a healthcare oriented class, which some professors do not. Take him if you're in healthcare. He cares and is funny gives great lectures. The tests are tough, but doable. Study hard and you'll succeed.

He is a great professor and is very caring. Some people can differ, but have an open mind to everything! He is hilarious. All I can say is PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYTHING IN LECTURE. I guarantee even the smallest details will be on the exam. He really wants you to learn though and it is one of the most interesting classes I have ever taken!

One of my favorite professors, I miss him!!! There aren't many like him. Your grade is based on four exams. As long as you're consistently reviewing the material, you will earn a high grade. He is willing to quiz you in his office if you need help studying. Highly recommend him, especially if you're working towards a science/medical career.

Dr. S in my opinion is a very savvy professor, he's been a microbiologist for many years and knows his stuff. He tends to go off topic and rushes his lectures a bit but he's always willing to answer any question you have. It was rough but doable. Always write everything in lecture, he tends to put his life stories for test questions. Easy to talk.

Dr. S was a great professor! He covered a lot of material and it was kind of rushed, but he gave exam checklists and answered any questions. Gave 5 exams and at least 10 quizzes. He is includes questions on his stories told in lecture and spelling counts. Overall good professor!

He's pretty good, and a fun guy the more you know him. Definitely don't slack off on studying, his exams and quizzes can be tough, and he could rush them sometimes. He can be very blunt at times so if you're sensitive don't take him, other than that he's very passionate about his work and he really does care about his students and their futures.

Dr. S is a knowledgeable professor who covers a lot in this challenging microbiology course. While the pace can feel rushed, his lecture notes, practice questions, and availability to answer questions are very helpful. Unstuck ai was also a useful study tool alongside the textbook.