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Reviews (191)
THIS PROFESSOR IS VERY SWEET, HELPFULL AND IF HE SEES INTEREST IN YOU HE WILL DO EVERITHYNG TO HELP YOU. BUT YOU DO HAVE TO READ THE MATERIAL, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM.
Very good professor... All you need to do is study for he tells you to. If you fail his class it's because you wanted to.
EASY, NICE,TRIES HIS BEST TO MAKE YOU PASS
He doesnt speak very clear but his test are easy he gives you a lot of handouts with answers to review.
He is a very good teacher. Clear and to the point.He teaches so good that I even started liking micro. TAKE HIM you won't regret! Excellent Microbiology professor, the BEST MDC has!
This is a very nice professor he is very easy if you study the material he gives you and loves to teach, he makes class a easy, fun and learning enviroment he make sure that he does his best to help you pass the class.He is the best professor of MDC I ever had. Take him you won't regret.
The best teacher. He helps you to understand the material. Anyone that takes the lab with Prof. Fernandez will surely pass the class. I recommend him.
He is a very good professor. He knows what is teaching. He makes one love the anatomy because he explains very well and make one feel always motivated
VERY GOOD PROFESSOR, TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT AN "A"
I could kiss this professor. He is great. He loves to teach. His tests are straight forward, no tricks. He is helpful, pleasant, a good listener and he knows Microbiology. Very smart professor. You will like going to his class because he does not irritate u. He only wants to help you get a good grade. Always available, office hours, email and phone
:-) TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO LEARN.
This professor goes beyond the call of duty. He is always available to his students, and is very helpful. He gives a lot of tests, but you know what, there is method to his madness,because you will be so prepared for the final exam. Excellent at teaching good microscopy.
Very good professor. If you study and follow his instructions you will get an A. He talks very calm and he makes you relax. He really enjoys his job. He is the best teacher I've ever had.
a very good professor
AwEsOmE PrOfeSsOr!!!!! he's a bit scary for the first couple of classes but then he gets very nice and he's very helpful. he goes way out of his way so u can pass his class. Study for his quizes, participate, go to the science lab for the 2 movies and u'll pass his class!!! He's Not that diffcult as he makes it seem on ur 1st day of class.
he is the best teacher I have ever had. He explain everything in a clear , easy way. He helps students to larn the subject andmakes class a good experience .
This professor is awesome, he makes the class interesting as well as understanding. He is a caring and loving person and he is always there to help you earn a good grade in the class. Therefore, I recommed prof. Clemente to anyone, he knows a lot about science and he enjoys what he teaches. You'll defenitely earn and A if you do all your work.
PROF.FERNANDEZ IS THE BEST I HAD HIM FOR BOTH MICRO AND ANATOMY HE IS ESAY AND HELPFULL HE GIVES ALOT OF EXTRA POINTS AND WORK WITH YOU I RECIEVED A'S IN BOTH OF HIS CLASSES HIGHLY RECOMMENED
He is awesome! Incorporates different techniques to teach the material. Most of the class is individual work which makes the midterm and final worth aless percentage of your final grade. Really nice man!
I am almost finished with his micro class and the lab. He is extremely pleasant to be around. Handsome too, his smile lights up the room. He takes his job very seriously, I can tell he spends ALOT of time preparing his lecture for his students, lots of GOOGLE IMAGES not jut textbook stuff. I'm hoping for an A. So far it's looking good for me.
HE TEACHES ANATOMY LAB 1 AND 2 , I LOVE PROFFESSOR CLEMENTE BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH I HAD TO STUDY, HE RELAXES YOU, IF HE SEES THAT YOU ARE TRYING HE'LL DO WHATERVER HE CAN TO GIVE YOU A GOOD GRADE,HE IS A SWEET AND CARING MAN, HE LOVES TO TEACH AND IT SHOWS, KNOWS HIS STUFF.I AM ALREADY IN THE NURSING PROGRAM AND HE WAS A BIG INSPIRATION FOR ME.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF CRAP THESE PEOPLE ARE SMOKING!!! TERRIBLE TEACHER!!! I TOOK BECAUSE HIS GOOD RATING AND I REGRET IT SO MUCH. HE MAKE U WORK AND DO A LOT OF HWK FOR 1 CR (THE LAB). HE DOESN'T SPEAK ENGLISH!!! AND HAS A TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE ACCENT!!! WHEN HE KNOWS HOW TO PRONOUNCE THINGS. DON'T TAKE HIM, HE EVEN LOST 1 QUIZ OF MINE, HE WON'T
Terrible teacher, hello people he's a Dr. not a teacher, he's English is terrible, you won't understand what he's saying. Very stubborn, is true he won't budge. Class involves a lot work, and reports and is only 1 credit. Don't take him, I did n regret it I got a B, and study, he ask you for definitions and functions. Trust me don't take him
Clemente is a great professor, he is not only a good teacher but he can also be a friend. He helps students individually and makes the class interesting and fun. I think to get a good grade depends not only on the professor, but also on the student himself, he is the kind of teacher that inspires you to keep going no matter what. I strongly recomme
He is really nice, a very good professor ,and easy going, it is easy to get an A with him.For me is excellent
Dr. Fernandez is one of the best professors I had in MDC. He teaches very well and you can understand the material clearly. I just finished the MCB2010L class with an "A" and I am thrilled because I learned a lot with him. Besides being always open to help you and answer your questions, He really knows the material. I recommend him to anyone.
He is an excellent proffesor, He cares about his student and he always tried to give you extra credit so you can get a good grade. I pass his class with an A and I would like to take all my biology and anatomy class with him. THE BEST PROFFESOR I EVER TOOK!!!!!!
Dr. Fernandez is a wonderful professor. He is very prepared, and he cares for his students. He is an amazing professor! I recommend him!
The best professor ever !! he is very professional and prepared, explain everything and he like that everyone understand the material, "very funny" I recomend him 100 % TAKE HIS CLASS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is a WONDERFUL teacher!! His class (Microbiology) is not an easy subject but he truly goes out of his way to help you if you ask for help. He gives you plenty of chances to make up your grade like extra credit and other incentives. If you show effort on your part like showing up to class and doing your homework you should have no problem.
This class is the easiest class I have ever taken. You have to be extremely dumb to fail this class. I took him for the summer and I can honestly say I learnt nothing. The exams are directly from the multiple choice questions in back of book and he tells you what to study for the quiz. He is very helpful!! Highly recommended. Want and A? Choose him
With all these other comments, there's nothing really much I can say. Great professor; knows what he's talking about; occasionally throws in a couple of jokes. Overall jolly guy. Highly Recommend!
His English is hard to understand!If you don't like writing essays, don't take him.You have to write 10+, 500 words each, essays and they are only 2 pts each and it's a 1 credit class!Attendance is mandatory or he will drop you.Textbook mandatory!Lots of dissections, including a fetal pig,and you must present.One oral presentation with PowerPoint
He is a great professor, he is very attentive to participation, so if you participate and let him know you are trying and are intrested in learning, you will pass.. He is wonderful
He is a great professor who cares about the progress of his students. It is true that some questions come from the multiple choices, but you still have to read the book to learn. People expect an easy ride in this class; you have to apply yourself to learn and burn your eyelashes if you want to succeed in any class. Don't be a couch potato.
This Teacher is one of a kind. He goes out of his way to make sure that you understand what the course (MCB 2010) is all about. He gives a lot of extra credits. He's very fun which makes the time goes fast. Over all He is one of the best teacher I ever had.
This Teacher is one of a kind. He goes out of his way to make sure that you understand what the course (MCB 2010) is all about. He gives a lot of extra credits. He's very fun which makes the time goes fast. Over all He is one of the best teacher I ever had.
Awasome teacher. I highly recommend this professor. I took micro lab with him and the class is hard, but he will tell you what to study for the quizes and tests and that helps. Also he gives some extra credits that could bring your grade up. His got some accent but is not the end of the world. Take the class with him you'll never regret it
I really didn't like his way of teaching, his English is very poor and I didn't get most of what he said!!!. He does follow the book, so thats good!!!. A little harsh but nothing impossible!.
His class is not easy. If you're looking for an easy ride, wrong class to choose. He is a demanding professor but a great person. He genuinely cares about his students and their progress. He's always trying to better his teaching styles. Must study. He is what being a teacher should be, which is rare to find these days
I was petrified the 1st day I showed up for his class because his accent’s heavy, and I didn’t think I could make it, but he is a GREAT professor. Don’t let the workload scare you, he’ll give you instructions step by step. He gives extra credit if needed, but you HAVE to study since it is a science class. He's intense but he is such a nice person!
Dr.Fernandez is the best! He makes you study a lot and work a lot, which is great! He is a very nice person if you need help don't hesitate to look for him in his office. However, he does not have a great attitude towards lazy students, you must be willing to study.Do not go to the lab without lab coat and with open shoes, he does not like it!
Amazing professor truly recommend him!!!!
DR.Fernandez is by far one of the best professors Ihave had in MDC he helps u alot if u don?t understand something ask him he hates lazy ppl.he gives many chances for u to pass the class.if u try & do all the assignments & pay attention u will pass he tells u exactly what u have to study.I had him for MCB2010L,MCB2010&Anatomy I truly recommend him.
He is great, I also took with him anatomy 2085L.Microbiology is not an easy class, but professor fernandez help you a lot, and its easy to get an A.do all the extra credits. those points will help you a lot. he is a great teacher. he is the best
Very nice man, however, he is very hard to understand. he speaks Spanish throughout the class. If you are not a Spanish speaker, I would not recomend him. Myself along with one other student were not Spanish speakers and we were lost most of the time during the class. I thought it was very disrespectful for a prof to teach in a foreign language
Really nice person, and I admire him to stand up in front of a class w/o knowing English. If you are concerned about getting an super easy A, take it , cuz if you want to learn something is not for you. Lazy as hell, don't ask anything cuz he really doesn't know the answer. Doesn't teach at all just read through the power points, puts you to sleep!
Nice person, but as professor is really bad cuz doesn't teach at all. If your concern is an easy A, take it. But if your going for the medical field you really need to learn your anatomy and physiology, DONT TAKE IT!!!
whoever say that he speaks spanish the whole class, it's not true cuz he is the best teacher i have known. I took three classes with him.I like his teaching style, he is the best, I highly recommended him.
THIS IS THE BEST PROFESSOR! I TOOK MCB 2010 AND MCB 2010L WITH HIM AND PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS, HIS TEST ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK STUDY GUIDE. DON'T LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE WHO SAY HE SPEAKS SPANISH THE WHOLE TIME, THATS TOTALLY WRONG!
I TOOK MCB2010 AND MCB2010L WITH HIM AND IT WAS SUPER DUPER EASY! I PASSED BOTH CLASSES WITH AN A. HE GIVES LOTS AND LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT AND HIS TEST ARE STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK STUDY GUIDE. I HIGHLY AND TRULY RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER, EVERYONE COULD GET AN A IN THIS CLASS WITHOUT EVEN TRYING!
he is the best teacher in this depertment. youll' get an A+ if you follow what he tells you, like homework and what to study and he is very human too.
I took this teacher for BSC2086L and he was the best out of all the A&P classes I had ever taken, he cares about your progress in class and he is very helpful, he gives a lot of homework which you will always come in his quizzes and test. I got an "A" in his class and you will too if you take his class.
I did not like him at all..! First: You barely understand him...Second: Try to understand what he says at once 'cause he does not like to repeat twice...and third: He grows angry on students many times.Would not take him again..!!
Professor Clemente is teh best anatomy professor because he makes you study. His tests are straightfoward and is straight from the lkab manual. He speaks English not Spanish as some people say, he has an accent but who doesn't. Nice guy! I got an A without any poressure.
He doesn't mean to be an angry, rude, and a plain clueless man but he is. He never remembers what he said in the previous class so don't count on him clarifying anything for you. You may want to record a conversation you have with him because he will not admit his fault. I'm going to get an A in the class, but I would NEVER take him again.
HIS VERY GOOD AT TEACHING I TOOK THIS SAME COURSE AT ANOTHER CAMPUS AND HAD TO DROPP IT BUT CLEMENTE MAKES THE CLASS INTERESTING, AND YES!! YOU GOTTA STUDY!!EVERY CLASS THERE'S A QUIZ..BUT YOU ACTUALLY LEARN..TAKE HIM!! HIS FUNNY IN HIS OWN WAY HE GETS MAD SOMETIMES BUT IN GOOD WAY HE TREATS HIS STUDENTS LIKE HIS OWN SON'S/DAUGHTER.HE ACTUALLY CARE
THIS TEACHER IS AWESOME!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! IF YOU FAIL YOUR PLAIN DUMB! HE OFFERS ALOT OF EXTRA CREDIT! THE COURSE IS AN EASY A!! THE TWO IDIOTS THAT MADE THE COMMENT BELOW ARE PROBABLY THE DUMB ONES WHO CANT GET SIMPLE POWER POINTS CORRECT! DISREGARD THERE COMMENTS AND TAKE THE MAN HE HAS A LIL ACCENT BUT YOU CAN EASILY GET PAST IT..
I hate people that speak bad.I took the class and I can tell you that he really is the best proffesor I had.He really help the student with lots of extra credits.It is wrong to say that he is comunist,you do not know him.He never speak about religion,politics,or race.He is a proffesional that you need to learn Microbiology.This is my proffesor.BZ
There are still people that does not know how to make power points and afraid of work with the class,and live critizising professors.Do not believe them.Take this proffesor.He is the best.He is prepared to the class,smart,and will give you extra points.Study,be in class,do your work and you will get an A.He is sweet heart.
I am going to honest with you new students.DO NOT TAKE HIM. He is not what the image of MDC. I've taken over 74 credits and he is the worst professor that I have had. First, listen to what he says once because he won't say it again, and if he does is to make you feel stupid in front of the class. Also, you'll have a hard time understanding him
This is the second time that I took Dr.Fernandez class, and all I can say that he is willing to help students that actually study. He makes material seems easier and his assigments assures you to not fail the class. If you are willing to work it will not be difficult to get an A. He is the best!
This is a hard class,but he makes it easy.He is a wonderful proffesor and person.People who said something different needs to grow up to go to college.He is great,he makes a lot of extra work to improve your grade and to have what you want.Take his class you would have fun,and you will learn microbiology.
I would rather not say anything
Excellent professor. Clearly loves the subject matter and wants to share with us the wonders of microbiology. An A is easily attainable if you prepare for exams and come to class. EC opportunities are available. Drops lowest exam and quiz score. 2 papers, 2 presentations. You'll work hard, but you will learn. Always has a smile 4 his students.
Dr. Fernandez is a good professor. He makes Microbiology easy to understand because he uses our daily life as an example. You can get an A if you study, and prepare yourself for the class. One of the most important things for him is attendance. I highly recommend him.
A man who actually cares and knows his stuff inside out. Great sense of humor and genuine interest in his students. Work MUST be completed and one MUST study for tests and quizes, but hey, that what life is about, be prepared. Would take him again in a heart beat!
I took microbiology and anatomy classes with him, and I consider he is a great proffesor,respectful, very proffesional,and able to trasmitt us all the time all his knowledge, only you need to study, and be interested in class, they does not admitt disturbance. I highly recomend him if you have interested in microbiology field.
He is a great teacher and speaks english well. He is clear from the beginning what he expects from the class. he HAtes cell phones even if they are on your desk. He is very sweet and as long as you attend show interest and do your work you should do well.
Awesome class, u need the book, test and quizzes coming from there. prof. gives a lot of extra credit and provides info about what will be in tests and quizzes. there plenty of quizzes and 3 tests. able to do volunteer service that will count 15 points towards your grade. highly recommended! take his class
Dr. Fernandez is very approachable and really knows micro. Big class. Gives a lot of extra credit. Quizzes and exams are easy. Two group presentations required, don't read from PowerPoint when presenting. Presentations are good method but recommend spreading them out over semester so important material not left until end. One 1000-word assignment.
Difficult class, however, if you pay attention and follow directions, the class becomes easier and you can actually learn useful info to help you with future careers and even life.
Easy teacher only if you know Spanish. He is rude. He tries to teach by force. If what he says is not obivous, he will get mad to explain again. Would not recommened at all! We had a midterm review and he was absent the days of the review so it was like a suprise. Good luck if you take him. Im really regretting taking him!
Professor definitely is very knowledgeable about all the material covered. This course is not an easy class because even though I got an A I put the work in to earn my grade. However he will give you all the help to pass. If your looking for a cake walk don't take but if you want to learn and gain knowledge I recommend him.
Awesome teacher! Took him for lab and teaches you EXACTLY what you need to know and will be tested on. Quizzes are diagrams straight from the book. He focuses on location for quizzes and function for mid and final. You will need to study--no picnic, but plenty of opportunities to leave with an A! Highly recommended, will take for micro no question!
EASY TEACHER!!! He always says, "I just want you to learn something". Tells you exactly what you need to study for quizzes and exams. There are 2 powerpoint presentations (DON'T READ OFF THE SLIDE!) and one 1,000 word essay (EASY!). Interesting class and super easy A!
He is very helpful and nice. He makes the subject easy.
Professor Fernandez is really great. He does have his moments where he gets upset but overall he has a caring side to him when it comes to your success in the class. He does have a slight accent from his spanish but its not too strong. His tests are easy and are exactly what he says is on it. Great professor!
I'm taking his class this fall and I really don't like him at all. His English is pretty rough and guys I'm Hispanic 2. Besides he doesn't explain a thing in the class, and speaks really soft so we can't understand what he's saying. Also, he gives the test without even teach the subject. Really he is awful. I hope that he get better with the time.
I took him for A&P Lab & finished with an A. He's not the best, but his class is easy. He doesn't teach anything in the class, u just have to learn everything on ur own & go to the class to take a quiz(very easy)1 midterm, 1 final, nothing difficult. U can certainly get an A without too much effort. He also gives extra credit. I'd take him again :)
DONT TAKE HIM! IDK WHAT THOSE PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT. i took him this semester and there no e.c, u need to study on ur own because he doesnt know how to teach. and even then its really hard i barely passed with a c. and i studied all night
Taken him before with the same results--A. His weekly quizzes are written (basically definitions--no thinking involved! Really just memorize the info!) on the lab you WILL do, to assure the material HAS BEEN READ. It is a lab and obviously hands on. 2 lab reports, 2 group projects (pick your seat well), MT unknown exam, final practical & unknown.
He is very nice and comprehensive, he dislike when students are disrespectful and I totally understand, we are college students and are there to learn not to be babysat. He is very easy if you study for your quizzes, you get a quiz every week, 50/50 class work/ angel enhanced. He is very fair and if you are there to learn, you will.
great guy! easy quizzes and tests... he does not give any hard time to students. just a couple of presentations. Easy A?
He keeps it real very attentive to detail. He encourages his students
Professor Fernandez researches what students write about him on this site. Stop writing that he is easy because he hates reading that. He is not an easy teacher. He expects you to pay attention to his every word and expects his students to be malleable. He is truly knowledgeable about microbiology. He gives students plenty of chances to earn As.
You do learn if you pay attention. His accent is thick but you get used to it. He is very nice and helpful. You use the lab manual everyday. Class is ONLY easy if you STUDY the material. He is hilarious, he yells but its to get your attention. He is a good professor! I haven't taken my final but I know I will pass!
great professor he is hilarious as hell!! he loves his stuff and i def recom him
This professor is funny. He gives a lot of opportunity to students. It bothers me to see how many times he had to repeat things. Como on people, this is college!!! If you don't get an A in his class, is because you are lazy and you do not belong in college.
You'll learn nothing in his class. I took him in the summer & the only thing we did was ppt presentations. The class was not stressful at all, but you won't learn a thing. Also, he grades your work according to his mood. If he is mad then you will end up with a lower grade. He is a little unfair sometimes, but other than that it was a good class.
I had him for Anatomy Lab. He's not a bad professor, just kind of disorganized and not very clear with his assignment instructions and such. He does have a strong accent so he's a little hard to understand but overall not bad.
Best teacher ever. Not an easy A but just fair, i'm so glad i pick this professor since few others care about their students like professor clemente.
He is an EXCELLENT! professor. He is well prepared and very helpful.You do everything how he says and you won"t have any problems. Higly recommended. :)
very goods professor, you have to work for your grade, and study for the test so i recommend you do it from the begining so at the end you nothing to worry about, 2 presentations, 5 test drops one, a portfolio, and essay. 100% recommended.....got an A
Great teacher. Really knows his material and is always prepared. He gets very frustrated when the class shows no interest. While the material was very interesting he has an extremely heavy accent and tends to try to translate in spanish when he is not clearly understood. I would definitely take his class again. His midterm and final were difficult.
Great professor. Class is always fun. 8 quizzes and tells you exactly what is on the test, labs are easy, but he makes you stay the whole 4 hour micro lab and it drives you crazy. Grades fairly. WIll take him again.
Professor Clemente is very special. He will yell, he will speak some spanish, but he will always tried to help the students. He gives you all the opportunities to succeed, is in your hands if you do.
This guy LOVES his students!He yells but thats because he doesnt want anyone to fail and people dont put a single effort in his class.He will do whatever he can to help you as long as you care about your grade!If you are sensitive and cant see past his loud voice and funny jokes then this class is not for you. Seriously,LOVES his students!Take him!
THIS MAN CARES DEEPLY ABOUT HIS STUDENTS. HE YELLS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE PAYING ATTENTION AND NOT ON YOUR CELL. I DID A&P 1 AND 2 WITH HIM ALSO. HE GOES ALL OUT TO HELP.
This guys is amazing!The lab is NOT easy!You HAVE to study!The bacteria staining and experiments are so much fun though!He goes out of his way to help you but if you dont help yourself,forget it!He knows that he yells and he apologizes for it at the end but it really is because he cares about everyones success!I got an A! Loved him and his class!!!
GREATTTTT PROFESSOR IN MIAMI DADE COLLEGE!!!!!
Took him for MCB2010L summer session, and I really enjoyed his class. Truth be told that he yells constantly but that's because he wants your attention. The labs were super fun. You will learn a lot in his class. A few quizzes, two fun projects, and a final. You will feel a bit disoriented in the beginning, however you will pass.
Took Anatomy1 Lab this summer,& this was THE BEST LAB that I have ever taken.What a bright man, who honestly cares for his students to learn.Nothing is easy unless you work hard for it,so yes you need to study-study for it.I would definitely suggest taking it with him if you're there to learn even more at 8AM as I did, he makes sure you're FOCUSED.
took him for lab, accent is a bit thick but everyone is hispanic in miami so it doesnt matter. he's very easy, tells you exactly what to study. he cares about his students, I had an overall good experience. Oh & attendance is mandatory & dont cheat he will put you out there!
Awesome professor, really helpful do not hesitate Best Professor at MDC
Prof. Clemente is one of the best prof. t MDC. I had him three times for anatomy lab micro lecture and lab. He is a good prof.Take him you won't regret. Gooooooooooddddddddddd
Best professor ever
Prof. Clemente one of the best professor at MDC.He is care about his students and love them as his own children. Very respectful.Show interest, be on time, study the material and you will pass with "A". I really recommend this professor. Good professor ever. Keep up the good work Prof. Clemente your students love you.
Ugh! Taking him for anatomy 1 lab. He's horrible. Need to study over 50 muscles or bones for a test, and he only pick 10-15 for the test. Quizzes everytime we meet.
Dr. Fernandez is one of the best professors I've ever had. I learned more about Biochemistry in one semester than I ever dreamed. Thank you for your excellent instruction and wisdom. I'll never forget it!
He is the best professor I've ever had! He knows his material extremely well, and is willing to help you with anything during and out of class. You learn so much with him, totally worth it! He cares about how much you are learning and is willing to explain anything you have trouble with. Excellent professor!
Dr.Fernandez will make sure that you are awake and ready to learn! He's passionate and knowledgeable about the material, and is interested in his students progress but only if you put effort in excelling in his class. HIghly recommend this great professor, but if you're lazy don't bother. I can't wait to take him in the Fall for BSC2086!
He's a great professor. Took him for lecture. Tells you what u need to study for the tests. He cares a lot about his students. Gives extra credit points. Definitely recommended, guaranteed A
just finished taking his class and to be honest it is super easy, he gives you 4 tests to drop the lowest one, 1 assignment, 1 presentation worth 15, I have to say that I prepared myself a lot and got 9 points only. In the bad side he is very ironic and doesn't like to be asked about grades or show you the exams to see what you got wrong very lazy
I learn lot with Professor Clemente, he is very passionate about Microbiology, he has heart. Sometimes he takes care of you like father. He is funny too.
I've taken 3 classes with him and he is hands down the best professor I've ever taken a class with at Miami Dade. He knows his material very well and is passionate about what he does. He teaches with a smile. He will help you if you don't understand something. I wish I could have taken all my sciences with him
He's pretty good. He's a bit erratic and likes to yell but it's just to put emphasis on things that are important. Make sure you study. There are only about 4 tests, and the quizzes are scattered throughout the semester but they're really simple. Only one group project.
This professor is the best anatomy and physiology professor at Miami-Dade College. He is always well prepared, and makes things very clear for the students. I took his class and really liked the way it was taught. I learned how to identify things under a microscope as well as all the structure in the human body. Thank for being a great instructor!
Had him for lab and lecture , his lecture is easy as long as you study the review and multiple choice questions at the end of the chapter , there are 2 presentations. Lab is difficult, everyone gets a specific bacteria for their test you must figure out which one you have, do the service learning hours trust me ! overall good class.
He is super nice, study and you will pass.
Loved this class! Easy A because I paid attention and practiced. Lab experiments great practice for exams. Drops 2 lowest quizzes. Gives extra credit for mastering techniques. Be forewarned. He's a shouter. Gets very frustrated when students don't listen. Be careful who you choose as group mates. Have to do group reports and experiments.
His class was easy to follow but he is unclear many times throughout the lab. The book and the experiments did not match up several times so we had to be careful what we did. Take notes every class and create a thick folder as it will count towards your final grade and makes it easy for you to create your final report. Do pick good lab partners!!!
come to class and study the diagrams and youll be fine
Professor clemente is a good professor i thought i wasn't going to pass his class because of the grading criteria but in the end i got an A. He's a good professor just do your job and study. beware who you sit next to as those will be the students you work with in the lab report at the end of the semester. don't get scared off of his temper.
Dr. Clemente is a very nice professor. He has a bit of an accent. He is very reasonable when it comes to assignments. His exams are based on the experiments in class. He cares for his students, he always says hi and talks to me when I run into him on campus.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stay away from his lab class. Hes very unclear and when you ask him what it is exactly that you need to do or what you are doing he yells at you. He is also not very clear about when assignments are due. He might say a due date one week and then completely change his mind the next week and forget when he assigns it.
Dr. Fernandez is a great professor, he is always well prepared for class and always a profession. The class is fun, and the course is a little difficult mostly because its Biochemistry. He drops one of five exams, and as long as you use all possible online study resources power points, internet, and others you will pass the class.
this class is so easy at the beginning you might think you are not going to pass and at the end of the semester everyone ends up with an A. tests like 3 which are super easy. and all experiments are done in groups. don't pay attention to him if he screams its really funny.
Hes really nice as long as you dont get on his bad side. He loves group projects but he is never clear of exactly what he wants til the week before its due. Doesnt teach much since i took him in 6 week course and he said "we cannot possibly learn anything that quickly"so his lectures were long and pointless. Exams were EASY, answers in back of book
Mr. Fernandez is an amazing professor, he masters the material he teaches extremely well, is funny and helpful, Mr. Fernandez is a professor for whom his students are the priority. If you study and pay attention you will pass his tests with an A. As a future BIOLOGY EDUCATOR, I find Mr. Fernandez a Role Model. The Best of MDC
He is all over the place super confusing he doesn't really teach well you have to read the chapters on your own and he gives a group project and doesn't explain what we need to do . You feel so lost in the class. I'm about to take my first test and yes they say the answers are on the back of the book hopefully we can use the book.
This professor is amazing and hilarious. I really enjoyed his class. I heard he was hard for lab but I took the lab with an easier professor and it was still hard. It's easy to get an A in his class. He tells you exactly what's on the test. Just study what he tells you. Also, do the group projects and extra credit.
You will have to find and use your own sources of information for this class because he will test you on things he never covered in class. He is hard to understand and really fails to teach much of anything at all.
Pros: his test are easy. Study the reviews from each chapter and youll do great! The only way you may fail is if you dont even look at the textbook! So get the textbook. He is an easy grader, sometimes even gives out extra points. Cons: Without the textbook, you will feel so lost in his class. He says one thing and does another.
This teacher is amazing. I took his lecture and the lab for Biochemistry. I learned a lot and if you show up to class, pay attention and study for the exams, You will do well. Sometimes he can be a little bit unorganized but overall a great teacher. I wish I would of taken all of my undergrad courses with him
He is disorganized and does NOT explain well. He has preferences for certain students. He gets upset at the students but he needs to LEARN HOW TO TELL THE STUDENTS WHAT HE WANTS CLEARLY. He has a group oral presentation and he wasn't very specific in what he wanted. He should learn to LISTEN to his students for honest feedback.
This class is NOT an easy A ! You have to study and read a lot in order to pass the class... It's not true that the exams are easy! Be aware of it ! Also , you need to prepare a Group Presentation and study for it (YOU CAN'T READ flashcards or powerpoint) you have to know about the topic and explain it .
A good professor. He will tell you that the textbooks are needed, but you don't. Study the powerpoints and you will ace his tests. He is funny. The only thing he is very stern about that is mandatory for class are group presentations, make sure that you explain and don't read, he hates that.
Dr. Fernadez is amazing, he cares about his students, he wants to help you pass and understand the class, I TAKE HIM AGAIN
One of the best Prof in MDC
Professor Fernandez is a great choice for Anatomy. He is very understanding. I would totally recommend him
Professor Clemente did an amazing job this summer teaching microbiology last summer. Although it was a 6 weeks class , he makes us participate and encourage us to learn a lot during a short period of time
very bias and rude. He finds test to give the class from outer space and expects the students to know the material presented
This class is an easy A. If you can put up with a loud hispanic man yelling for no reason, then you are good to go. He treats everyone like we are in middle school and will call you out if you try to leave early and does not care to make fun of you in front of the class. Just show up, do the online test, and do the group project perfectly.
He is clearly passionate about what he teaches, but that doesn't always translate into something you can learn in his lectures. A lot of this class was a lot of independent study on my part. In order to pass, you just have to study for his last test and do his project well because the other tests are online and all come from test banks.
He is the best professor EVER! Super nice and sweet, he just likes to be respected and that people do work on time, he screams a lot to keep the class going and keeping everyone awake, he does not like people using the phone! Besides that he is a wonderful professor and I would take him again, he has a group presentation of 2 or 3 people. Love him!
Profesor screams a lot but overall he is a really good proffesor and dedicated to his work . I would take him again if i had to. In order to pass this class you just need to listen , pay attention and study .
Professor Clemente is a good teacher. His classes are entertaining and funny. Do the work he ask and you will get an easy A. Only few and easy exams according to the content that he taught in classes. Attendance is mandatory and if all assignments are delivered on time, you will not have any problems in his classes.
Professor Clemente is a very good teacher. His class is entertaining and funny. If you do all the work he teaches you, the class is an easy A. There are few exams and are very easy according to the content he taught in classes. Attendance is mandatory and if all assignments are delivered on time, you will not have any problems in his class.
Doctor Fernandez, is an extremely professional, prepared individual. He prepares his class with the main purpose of educating and asking the class very interesting for his students. He always answers questions clearly and always teaches in a way that material is fun to learn and dynamic. He made this course very easy to understand and apply.
Dr. Clemente was amazing. If you need Biochem Lecture and Lab for credits; I recommended this professor. He is one of the best I've had. He was caring, inspirational and very straightforward. If I have to take another class with him, 100% sure I'll do it.
He teaches less than half the material in biochemistry and at a very basic level. Does not prepare you for classes at a real school. He should not be teaching.
He has no idea what he talks about. He is a joke with a PhD.
Unfortunately he is the "best" biochemistry professor out there. I passed the class with B and the lab with an A. He rambles for the majority of the lab about how you're doing things wrong. He "teaches" more in the lecture. Didn't use the book at all in either the class or the lecture. Quizzes online. & no homework. I didn't learn, but I passed.
I took this professor for 4 classes, including 2 labs, and he was simply the BEST. Very helpful and inspirational. Always willing to help if you really have interest. Go to his office hours & he will dedicate his time to help you. I REALLY DONT GET WHY students are TALKING BAD ABOUT HIM SINCE HE IS A VERY GOOD TEACHER, NOT A BABYSITTER. Recommend
His lectures are very good and interesting if you read ahead and be prepared for class; however, his labs are awesome. Get ready to learn and the labs are open to practice, any question go to lab hours. He is always willing to help. BEST TEACHER IN MDC.
Amazing professor with a lot of experience. I love his classes. Follow the syllabus,pay attention to his instructions and you get A.
This was a fairly easy course be prepared to read though. His power point presentation are very long and in depth. He gives some online exams and group presentations. He has a great sense of humor and really cares about his students. he may give a pop quiz or two.
I really is great, he's been teaching for a very long time sometimes he goes off a tangent but he's a great person and very old-fashioned teacher.
This professor was honestly a great teacher. He loves microbiology and absolutely knows what he's talking about. He's a great person at heart as well. You won't regret taking him! Just do all his assignments on time and you will pass. Also, don't be afraid of the group presentation, its CAKE. Just do everything on time!
Loud hispanic man speaking spanish in class. You will not learn anything at all. 2 online tests one in class which Im pretty sure he does not even know the answer to the final. Lost in this world.
I do not recommend this professor for a couple of reasons: 1. Gave us a very difficult final exam in class about some things he did not teach or even mention in class to study. 2. I do not even have an idea of what my final grade is until grades are posted because he never told us our presentation grade.
STAY AWAY SERIOUSLY. I THOUGHT I WAS DOING WELL UP UNTIL THAT LAST IN CLASS EXAM. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT. EVERYONE IN THE CLASS WAS DOING GREAT BUT I FEEL HE DID NOT LIKE THAT VERY MUCH
He cares about us & science & has a lifetime of knowledge, but boy the confusion. He was short-tempered & unclear w/ what he expected from us. Lecture was a waste of time, he knew it too. It was power points, online exams, & then a doozie at the end ;) ! Lab is where I learned a lot from him. Still wish we had a clear layout of wth was going lol.
He is awful in every sense of that word. He is rude and obnoxious to students. He has a temper and does not know anythinggg about microbiology. He doesnt teach or explains anything. Lost in the final exam
Dr. Clemente is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is caring and concern about his students. He is always prepared for his classes, you can see how much he loves the material. I took him before with Biochemistry and I would definitely take it again if I could. As student you just have to demostrate him that you take his class seriously.
Once you ask a question, you are automatically on his bad side. He doesn't seem to have the patience to teach. For lab, while in the pandemic, he makes us go out and buy all sorts of unnecessary items for the class. DO NOT TAKE!
The teacher was great! Explains everything and has office hours always available. Answers questions respectfully, just be mindful to complete assignments on time because he does not offer extensions but he does give you enough time though so you don't have any excuses.
Took him remotely Fall 2020 due to COVID. He's a lovely professor. You must be present online for his lectures since points are given for attendance. For exams/tsts -no lockdown browser or proctored (but maybe this wall change for future classes). No backtracking allowed! Graded discussion topics on BB. Informs you of your progress. Sweet prof.
Dr. Clemente is so kind and he goes above and beyond so that you understand. He is ALWAYS willing to answer any questions and truly cares for his students' success. Thank you Dr. Clemente!
Theres NO WAY someone willingly wrote some of these reviews kind?? Answer any if your questions?? This professor is down right one of the most unprofessional teacher Ive come across super rude and if you ask him a question youre automatically on his bad side, he takes literally 30 or more of class just for attendance and you cant be late. 1/2
Hes disorganized test every week, and his PowerPoints are long as hell and not even helpful bc of how messy they are. This is seriously the first time I ever wrote a review. He is that bad, he doesnt know how to communicate or talk to his students at all. I swear if I could take a video and download it here so you can see how rude he is i would
he does not hear the students out during class and does not respond to email at all. when you ask questions during class he gets mad. The powerpoints he provide are very long. This class is only based on chapter exams and attendance.
Class is easy however, the professor at times is rude. Class is just based on exams. If you don't participate or say anything during the class he does get frustrated very quickly. Other than that I would take the class again, the professor is nice at times and the class is a breeze.
I took this class virtually and really liked this Professor. Grades are based on weekly BB quizzes - approx. 25 questions/30 minutes and midterm/final exams. He did offer 5 points of extra credit work as well. Entertaining and knowledgeable. Answers emails! Study hard and you'll be fine. Definitely would take him again!
I took his class MDC Live. He's very knowledgeable and wants you to learn and participate. He gets frustrated at times when no one responds, so try to be interactive when he asks questions. He gives a test for each module (about 30 Qs per test) and midterm + final. He won't tell you lol, but the textbook is optional. Always has online office hours.
Professor Clemente is truly dedicated, passionate and ensures that his students succeed. Engaging lectures and answers any questions or concerns in class. Grading based on tests for lecture and lab reports for lab (Study!) Available during office hours. Genuinely cares about his students' success. His enthusiasm is Amazing! Highly recommend!
I'm so glad that I took MCB 2010 with awesome professor Fernandez. He is so knowledgeable and organize .
I have never written a review before, but Professor Fernandez was rude, quick-tempered, ignored emails. Course material is easy. He turned the class into an online course so exams were online. The class was graded on 4 exams and when he changed the exam date 3 times due to his personal issues, I missed the exam and went from an A to a C. Crazy.
Terrible temper and, at times, even showed a disrespectful way of communicating toward students. His online quizzes have difficult questions about subjects he never explains during lectures. At the same time, we are not allowed to know what questions we got right or wrong in the test since he doesn't allow us to see the answers.
The rudest professor I have ever had. He gets mad and yells if you ask a simple question. Does not respond to emails as he claims he does not have time but spends the majority of the class yelling and going off-topic. He gives an easy quiz every other class. Stuck his middle finger at a student once.
Only 3 exams all online. Zoom lectures and they're heavy, but he uses the book too which helps. He explains concepts very well, and is open to questions. He genuinely wants you to succeed, I would take him again. He's very kind and funny.
Group labs which can be annoying but he explains the procedures so people don't get so lost. This past semester we didn't have to turn any reports in but that was by luck. Didn't follow the book just the syllabus. No quizzes either.
Even though he may get frustrated at times his class is pretty easy and straight forward. It consists of 5 written papers about different topics and midterm/ final.
Professor Fernandez can be a mixed bag - he's knowledgeable but can get easily frustrated. The class is fairly straightforward with tests and quizzes. unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for me to prep effectively.
This man may be knowledgable about biochemistry, but his sour attitude and extremely disrespectful approach towards students does not serve for an effective learning environment. He is SO rude, has 0 patience, and has clearly reached an age where he should not be teaching any longer. If you can avoid taking him until he retires, do so.
So many haters here. This was the easiest class I ever taken. No homework and tests were not proctored. Yes, he is loud and sometimes rude but who cares. Students want extensions and different scheduling for tests specific to them which is not reasonable.
This professor made every class feel like a mental battle. He's extremely rude and constantly talks down to students. This class may seem easy, but the anxiety is not worth it. I dreaded every zoom lecture, he made this the worst semester EVER! The ratings you see is because the class is easy! Nothing beats peace of mind though, RUN!!!
This class is technically an easy class, three tests on canvas you don't need the book (YOU DONT NEED IT) Miss a test and you'll lose way more points than expected not five more like nine or a random number he picks from top of his head. Lectures are very long and not very helpful and asking questions, Just gets you attitude.
This class is very easy but he is extremely rude and disrespectful. The lectures are so boring and he forces you to have your camera on at all times. Overall it's an easy A but you'll hardly learn anything.
No homework, a couple of tests/quizzes on canvas, and cameras on at all times. If you just follow his simple rule of keeping your camera on, he will not be irritated. Simple class with unproctored tests. Some students in class were super rude when things didn't go their way. Overall great professor with a clear set of guidelines and simple course.
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