4.1

Daisy Savarirajan

Biology - Grand Canyon University

4.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
78%
Would Retake
181
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

78%

Would Retake

181

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What Students Say

Professor Savarirajan is a great teacher who is knowledgable, funny, and gives amazing lectures

BIO205 - 5.0 rating

Love her, wish she taught my future courses

BIO205 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

13%

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A+: 41
A: 31
A-: 31
B+: 20
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Caring (60)
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Amazing lectures (25)
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Reviews (181)
4.0
4.0
BIO181
Nov 7, 2008

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4.0
3.0
BIO205L
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2014

She is a good teacher but is very particular on what she wants written on her test and lab notebooks. I didn't do so great on midterm because i didn't put the information she wanted in a specific way. for example i didn't put the word negative in a sentence so i received half a point even though the rest was correct. she will help you. fun teacher

5.0
4.0
BIO205L
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2014

She always wants specifics in her lab reports, exams, and quizzes. If you miss even a single word, then you will get at least half a point marked off. She is very specific as to what she wants the answers to be, and she will definitely tell you word-per-word what answer she wants if you have questions on something that will be on the exam.

5.0
4.0
BIO205L
Grade: B
Jul 6, 2015

Great professor and her lectures are clear and easy to comprehend. She definitely gives helpful feedback to help you pass the class. Do NOT miss any of her lectures since she does give pop quizzes. Dr. Savarirajan actually takes the time to write any feedback in your notebook to help you prepare for your future classescareer.

1.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

Terrible for lectures. Tests are easy if you study the quizzes. Participation is important.

3.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2015

Daisy is very soft spoken so it can be hard to hear in big lecture classes. She puts he students on the spot all of the time, but pulls questions from the quiz for her exam, which is very helpful!

4.0
1.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2016

She is a great professor, however sometimes it is very hard to hear her in big lecture halls. Overall, the tests were easy because all you have to do is study the quizzes.

4.0
2.0
BIO205L
Grade: A-
Apr 14, 2016

Dr. S has been so helpful this semester in my success in the class. She is a great teacher, but she's not always immediate clear on everything, and she talks quietly. But, if you sit in the front and ask any and every question you have, I promise you'll get an A. She's always more than willing to help you. Her midterm and final are really easy too!

1.0
1.0
BIO205
May 17, 2016

Im so glad this class was over. Dr. D wasn't helpful at all, I felt like whenever I asked for her help, she made me feel even more clueless. She also has a very different accent so its hard to understand anything. I wouldn't recommend her. Just show up and everything else is on the study guide. If you want a great teacher, don't take her.

2.0
4.0
BIO205
Oct 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are so boring and you cannot understand her with her accent. She only reads her powerpoints and if she does tell you things that aren't on the powerpoints, she says it too fast so you cannot hear. I don't recommend taking her if you like interesting lectures. She doesn't give out study guides and her quizzes are kind of confusing.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

Professor Savarirajan does have an accent that is hard to understand sometimes, but it's not as bad as others are making it out to be. If taking this class, I'd recommend swapping to a smaller class setting rather than the big lecture halls and to sit in the middle or front. Tests and quizzes are easy if you study from her study guides. love her!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

sometimes she is hard to understand but she is a great teacher! If you study the her study guides she gives you and pay attention in class its an easy A. She cracks some jokes and while she looks intimidating, she is actually really nice!

Participation matters
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Professor Savarirajan is a great teacher who is knowledgable, funny, and gives amazing lectures. She can be hard to understand sometimes but she'll clarify for you if you ask. She seems a little intimidating when you first start, but she's a sweetheart. Tests/quizzes are easy if you study her study guide, and all in all it's been my favorite class!

Respected
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

She is such a thoughtful person and opens each class with a prayer which is actually super comforting on test/quiz days. She genuinely wants us to pass with good grades and will do everything she can to make sure we understand the material. She was so helpful and is very easy to reach out to. Love her, wish she taught my future courses.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Daisy is a little hard to understand at times, but all-in-all she is a great professor! She is more than willing to move around her schedule to help you and will always stick her neck out for you. Some of her habits in class can be annoying, but you'll get used to them. She gives us review guides for quizzes and tests!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Daisy has an accent that can be hard to understand at times but she really cares about you doing well! She gives out really good study guides that are perfect for her tests and quizzes. Just make sure you go to every class, because she does in class assignments for participation!

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. She gives out study guides the class before each quiz/exam which shows how much she wants her students to succeed in the class. I definitely recommend!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

Loved this professor! She is the sweetest professor I have had so far. She does have an accent, but after a couple days it becomes easy to understand. Lectures are clear and she makes it easy to understand. She is VERY clear about what needs to be studied for the quizzes and exams. Would definitely take her again!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

TERRIBLE. She has such a strong accent, which I can handle, but she rushes through everything! She tries to fit an hour and a half lecture into our 55 minute class and I honestly don't know what's going on. She takes attendance every day, holds us late after class, and isn't clear WHATSOEVER on quizzes and exams.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B-
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Loved her! She is helpful if she knows you are trying. In class she goes above and beyond to explain your questions. She does expect you to study and participate in class. Tests and quizzes are challenging but very doable if you study!

Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr. S. one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She is incredibly helpful, always offering help to her students and encouraging students to stop by at her office hours. Quizzes are relatively straight-forward as long as you read the text book and do the in-class review. Highly recommend going to her office hours to go over tests and quizzes.

Get ready to read
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Aug 24, 2017
Would take again

She is literally the easiest teacher. She is very available and helpful. Most quizzes and EXAMS are all on Quizlet!

2.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Oct 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took this professor for microbio because of all the good reviews she had, I regret taking her and don't know why people like her so much. The class is a 200 level and should not be as hard as she made it. She is not clear at all, and half the time the quizes and tests were completely different from what she told you to know. Also, thick accent.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, regret taking her as a professor. I knew ahead of time that she had an accent and I didn't think it would bother me. Not only did it bother me but it was very hard to understand her. Also, she's very fast pace, a couple of times she taught 2-3 chapters in on lecture because she didn't have enough time. You've been warned

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TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you love fast pace learning then this lady is for you! She tries to fit 70 slides into a 40 minute lecture. Trust me when I say this, this will be the only class you'll be doing work for and studying for because she assigns so much reading and busy work. I think she has potential to be a great teacher but I would NEVER take her again.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B-
Nov 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors I've ever had! Her lectures are extremely boring and she only spends 1 minute per slide. She is a very tough grader, always finds something she doesn't like. Her accent is understandable but her teaching skills simply suck. Switch professors if you have her.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a very sweet lady, and there are definitely worse professors than her, but there is a lot of extra information she expects you to know. It is hard because it is a one semester class, so lots of information needs to be crammed into that small amount of time. She expects a lot out of her students. She is very set in her opinions.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
BIO205L
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

The easiest A' I ever had. All you have to do is read the lab manual and implement it into the procedure for the class. There are lots of information, but it gets really easy to remember because each lab incorporates an aspect of the previous labs. She also reviews the lab before you begin, you have to not try to fail. She is very sweet and caring.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. S was a great professor for this class. Microbio is one of the more challenging classes but she helped make it tolerable. She covered a chapter a day which was overwhelming but let us know exactly what we would be tested on. She provides study guides that matched the quizzes and test questions came from quiz questions. Take her!

Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. S was a very great professor! This class can be challenging, but if you pay attention to her lectures, write down what she emphasizes, show up for participation, and do the study guides you will easily pass. She emphasizes a lot on what is important to know for the quizzes and exams. She's super sweet and her accent isn't even bad at all.

Participation matters
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Dr. S is a very caring woman. Micro was definitely one of the classes I struggled with in the beginning of the semester because it was much more intensive than A&P. Go to office hours to look over quizzes, ask her to elaborate if you are lost, and make sure to note the topics she specifies during her lecture because that is a majority of her tests.

TEST HEAVY
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Daisy is very sweet and is available to help. This class is very tough and it demands a lot of work. We would go through 2-3 chapters within a week, but this isn't necessarily the professor's fault. It is the curriculum. She didn't do a good job explaining to us the concepts and it was very hard for me and others to understand the materia

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2018
Would take again

Daisy is a great professor, she would literally almost tell us what to study to get a good grade in the class. Obviously studying outside the course is important, but she was very knowledgeable and was very helpful outside of the class as well. I would seriously recommend her to anyone who is hesitant on this course!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO205
Mar 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor S is not a good professor. She would tell us during lectures to highlight things and make sure we knew them because they would be on our exam and quiz, only for there to be zero questions covering that material. We had to beg her for review questions and the review she gave us was just basically know everything. Don't take her if you can

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Mar 18, 2018
Would take again

Super great professor, easy to understand and she will tell you exactly what to study for the test and will literally put questions from the quiz into her powerpoints and use them as check for understanding. Highly recommend this professor

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is AMAZING! You will need to pay attention and study. She will let you know what to pay attention to in order to pass the class! Ask questions and go to her explore more sessions. Record her lectures and use her chapter notes she provides. If you put in the study time your grade will reflect it and she will see it.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

she is very caring about her students and makes time with her explore more sessions. Her classes are very straight forward. Nothing is a surprise, questions from the exams come from her power points. It can be a little annoying when she doesn't think the class is listening because she always says "raise your hand if your if you are listening"

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
BIO181
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. S was a great teacher and was very knowledgable. She would go over the answers for quizzes directly after you take the quiz so the exams were super easy. Not going to lie, I did get annoyed a lot when she would constantly make us raise our hands to prove we are listening.

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

Daisy is a solid choice for micro. The class is inherently hard, so be ready to study extensively for quizzes and exams. She does not make the class more difficult than it needs to be. Coming from someone who has trouble understanding accents, she speaks good English and is easy to comprehend during lectures. She truly cares for her students!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: B-
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

Daisy is a great teacher for BIO-181. Her power points have questions/hints that are very useful for the quizzes and exams. She is very lenient, organized, and treats this like a 100 level class as she should. You must go to every single class, DON'T SKIP, because once she post the ppts through LoudCloud the hints/questions wont be on there.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: C+
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Dr. S. was a very enjoyable professor, she knows her stuff and wants you to succeed as well. BUT, you have to show up for class. In class she gives hints to the quizzes/tests and these are essential on the exams. Communicate with her and I am sure you'll be fine, she is a very caring professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A-
Jul 11, 2018
Would take again

Daisy for BIO-181 is a great choice. Participation matters & she takes it seriously with also assigned seating. However, she does take the time to know her students and is accessible outside of class. READ HER POWER POINTS! Her power points are basically what is on the exams and they are extra easy if you remember what she told you to study.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2018
Would take again

Daisy is an amazing professor! The class material for this class is not very difficult, it is just at a very fast pace. Daisy is nice and caring, and she is helpful during her office hours. If you honestly read the textbook you should not have a problem getting an A in the class!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2018
Would take again

If you have to take micro, take her!! She is so sweet and tells you what you need to know very clearly. Her test arent super difficult and you know what to expect!!

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

She is so sweet and really goes into detail about what she expects from her students on the assignments and the test. She will basically tell you what is on the exams/quizzes if you show up to lecture and pay attention. attendance is what she uses for your participation, so going to class does help your grade in her class.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Dec 9, 2018
Would take again

Daisy is one of my favorite professors. She is so sweet and tries to make the class enjoyable. Showing up to lecture will help a lot with quizzes and tests because she stars things that are important and that will be on the test. She does very helpful reviews too

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Daisy was one of my favorite professors at GCU. I had her for micro lab too and she was very clear on what students will be tested on. She does not make the material or exams harder than they need to be! Dr. Daisy is one of the sweetest people I have met, she prays before every class and genuinely cares for her students! Take her if you can!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. S is amazing. The materials are pretty difficult, but she made sure that we understood we knew what to focus on for the quizzes and exams. She is also very caring and elaborated on anything we needed extra help on.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is not only an amazing professor, she also cares for her students. She was constant in assuring that we knew the material before exams/quizzes and always had office hours ready to go for us. She was amazing! I would definitely take her again.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

Dr. S is AWESOME

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Apr 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I went in to her office hours to go over the questions I got wrong on my quizzes and she said, "I don't know how you got this wrong". At times, she's discouraging and rude, but she doesn't intend to be. She lectures everything that's on the powerpoints. She's alright. Some other people say she's the best

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Dr.S was truly a great professor. Every day she came to class ready to teach and make sure her students had the knowledge necessary to succeed. Any student that was falling behind or not doing well only fell behind due to lack of trying or due to the fact the the subject in itself was difficult.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Dr. S is an amazing professor!! She does her best to help students better understand the materials being studied. Her tests and quizzes are straight to the point and are basically on the powerpoints/lecture she gives. I would recommend going to the explore mores because she explains more of the things you need to study.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Jul 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. S was a good professor overall, but sometimes seemed a little condescending at times. The times I tried to visit her office hours (which were posted in the announcements) she wasn't there and then blamed me for not being able to make up my quiz. You have to study heavily for this class and she takes participation religiously.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a great professor! She is very knowledgeable on microbiology and has made me excited to learn about it. She is a great professor and has greatly helped me in my studies. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is wonderful when it comes to teaching. She possesses the power to help students fully understand the material by hitting key points and really engraving it in the minds of students. It helped making microbiology interesting and enjoyable.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Sep 10, 2019
Would take again

She prepares the class for the quizzes and tests well by making it clear what points might be most important to study. What i did NOT like was that she told the class not to be afraid to ask questions or be wrong but every time a question was asked by a student, she would look at them like they were stupid.

Participation matters
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Sep 20, 2019
Would take again

Dr. S is an awesome professor, very kind and responsible. She is serious about her work but can be funny sometimes. She was very helpful and answered all my questions. I have recommended her to other students who have to take BIO205.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

AWFUL. Really regret taking her. She can be so condescending in her class and is constantly making sure you are paying attention. Once she learns your name, game over. She will call you out and it's not fun. Her quizzes are extremely hard, harder than necessary and she tries to trick you. She will also take points off for the stupidest things.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr. S is deeply invested in each and every student. She really wants us to be successful. I can ask a question, and she will make sure that she explains it until I understand. When I did bad on a quiz, she reached out a made sure I understood the content before the exam. Really enjoy being in her class.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I really do not understand why people told me to take her... worst prof I have ever had. She got so lazy towards the end of the semester and basically quit teaching altogether. She's mean and she will call you out for EVERYTHING. She constantly makes you reassure her that you are paying attention and you have to do so much just for participation.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2019
Would take again

Dr. S engages the students in the lectures and is very good at explaining hard concepts. She is very sweet and approachable. She knows a lot about microbiology, and she makes it interesting with funny stories. Best professor ever!

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an awesome professor, very kind and responsible, and she is great at teaching to where the hard material was made easy to understand and she spent the class time actually teaching the information rather than reading off of a powerpoint. Really enjoy being in her class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an amazing person! She cares about all of her students and prays for each of them at the beginning of the class. Micro isn't fun in general, but Daisy made it less awful.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy cam highly recommended and I'm really glad that I took her for Micro! Micro is a hard subject in general and Daisy made it understandable. There did seem to be a slight disconnect sometimes when I asked her question - like she didn't truly understand what I was asking. She will call you out in class. She is caring and wants you to do well

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an incredible professor and I have not had an instructor influence faith and science quite like the way she did with this class. I truly appreciated her extensive knowledge and she really goes into depth on the material and always provides information that would be interesting to healthcare professionals. I would strongly recommend

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2019
Would take again

This would be my second time taking this course. I really enjoyed and understood the material because the powerpoints were broken down to understand the concepts. Dr. S did a wonderful job at explaining the material for a beginner who has NEVER taken microbiology before. Which is something that my previous instructor did not do.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Daisy knows a lot about microbiology and explains the material very well. She is such a sweet and helpful professor. You can tell she cares about her students! I HIGHLY recommend her.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Daisy is very kind at first and encourages everyone to ask questions and says she loves when her students come to her office hours for help, but when you ask a question, she looks at you like an idiot and is extremely condescending. she made me cry in lab in front of the class, then looks at me and goes "ok well ill pray for you".?? Not helpful

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Jan 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. S is the worst professor I have ever had at GCU. She makes you feel like a complete IDIOT and acts like you should know the material after she mentioned it once. NEVER TAKE HER!

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BIO215
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2020
Would take again

A lot of my fellow peers had told me this class was extremely hard and impossible to pass. Coming into this class I was extremely nervous and negative towards learning it. Professor Daisy made class fun and exciting. I would 10/10 recommend her. My favorite science lecture professor yet!

1.0
5.0
BIO205
Feb 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

i took dr daisy because everybody said she was good. first exam shes nice, lectures, friendly. Now, shes lazy. She leaves 10 mins before class ends while we stay and watch the CLC present. She doesnt review for quizzes, makes us read the book, and her study guides are NOT HELPFUL. dont take her.

Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Mar 6, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy really cares about the success of each of her students. She is great at emphasizing and explaining the material that is crucial in knowing for the quizzes, tests, and for our future profession which ultimately helps us to succeed. Overall, Dr. Daisy is very attentive to each student and is an excellent professor.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Mar 7, 2020
Would take again

I love Microbiology, it is my favorite class this term. Dr. Daisy is awesome. She knows what she's doing but she isn't cocky or disrespectful when you miss a question.

1.0
5.0
BIO205
Apr 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I dont know why everybody says shes great. She takes about 3 weeks to have quiz graded and by that time, youve taken two more quizzes. She is tough for a level 2 class - makes you work extra. 0/10 would not recommend. I am a straight A student so I know when a professor sucks, and Daisy is no good for micro.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy really cares about the success of each of her students. She is willing to answer questions and wants the class to engage in the activity each day. Dr. Daisy is great at emphasizing and explaining the material that is crucial in knowing for the quizzes, tests. Dr. Daisy is very attentive to each student and is an excellent professor.

5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Savarirajan is a master in her field who teaches with a charisma and charm that makes her class very educational and very enjoyable. Great study materials and teaching techniques were used to allow for my success in this class.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Daisy is very knowledgeable and cares. However, so beyond unorganized. She shows up late consistently and tries to keep you past class time. Almost missed a flight once because she started reviewing quizzes at the end of class and I couldn't miss the important info. Once 20 min late to give us our exam, class is only 55 minutes. Unprofessional!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor Daisy is amazingly passionate who is very knowledgeable in both her field and in how to teach it. She takes her time to explain material and does not cut class short to let students go early but instead teaches to the last minute. By far my favorite course this semester!

3.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Jun 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took Daisy because I heard she was the best for micro but I would choose someone else if I took 205 again. Her tests dont include much from her lectures so you have to read a lot to get a decent grade, she gets frustrated if you dont understand material, and skips through slides. Not my favorite class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Jul 11, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is super professional but also knows how to have fun with her class. She is very knowledgeable and does a lot to make sure that we succeed. I would highly recommend her!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy gave me the best experience possible with microbiology. She does an excellent job in going over her power points and explaining it with great detail not only that but she gives us specific study guides to help us prepare us for our quizzes and exams.

5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is awesome. While the class can be fast-paced, she ensures that the students understand the subject matter. Not only does she go over what is in the book, but she also provides her own explanation on the subject in question.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
1.0
BIO205L
Sep 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I literally felt like i was taking a christian worldview class. She became frustrated with the class because she asked if we read the bible and most of us said no. She spends like half the class talking about christianity

5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Sep 29, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is awesome! Not only does she really care and love her job but she also really cares about her students making sure we get the most out of what we are learning. She prays before every class which was amazing and it really made me remember why I chose coming to GCU because not many schools do that. She also related all the information back

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO181
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are boring and there is so much to study if you want to be successful on the quizzes. Shes very kind and caring but gets frustrated in no one participates during the lectures. She also relates everything back to the Bible which is super annoying considering its a science class.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Participation matters
1.0
2.0
BIO205L
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor makes a pretty easy class extremely hard. She is extremely nitpicky on her lab reports. Her criticism in class is degrading and rude not constructive. I came to every class prepared and still, somehow she found a way to nitpick something I did. Very Christianity heavy even though microbiology is a science class...

Participation matters
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Not a huge fan of Daisy as a professor. She's a nice enough person but her lectures are extremely boring. I could've skipped every class and been fine, I ended up learning everything I needed to know on my own anyway. When she goes over the PPT she marks every slide as super important which can be annoying. Just know the PPT and you'll be good.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Professor Daisy is the absolute best! Though the class was difficult to grasp, I would agree she is very knowledgable in her field of study. It was hard to try to keep my grade up in this class but it was not impossible. She is very caring and clear in the way she teaches. She is also a strong Christian which help us improve our foundation with God

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is by far one of my favorite professors. She was knowledgeable and extremely passionate about her field of study. She made a great effort to incorporate the Christian worldview to her class, which was appreciated.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
BIO205L
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy rocks. She was very clear about what she expected that helped me get a perfect score in every lab report and she made my lab the best it could be. I would highly recommend her!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205L
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a very kind-hearted professor and wants the best for all of her students, Labs were fun and interesting. Everything was explained clearly. She always has an encouraging and positive attitude which makes you want to pay attention and learn. I highly recommend.

1.0
4.0
BIO181
Grade: C+
Mar 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you can understand the teacher past her thick accent and lisp you should do fine. As long as you also take heavy notes while she gives her lectures. Almost every detail is important as it is always on the test. So make sure you "pay attention class".

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Mar 2, 2021
Would take again

She is a great Professor! She is always ready to teach her students. Personally speaking, I love this class! Be sure to read and study before any quiz.

Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Mar 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an excellent professor! She makes the difficult concepts easy to understand. She is very passionate about her job and enjoys her job. She is a great teacher and she makes sure her students succeeds in the classroom. 10/10

4.0
3.0
BIO215
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Daisy was is surely passionate about her job however be ready to memorize everything on the power points and reading helped me reassure that information. She seemed very strict at first but you warm up to her she just wants you to feel prepared for the quizzes and exams.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
BIO215
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an amazing, interactive, sweet professor. She was yet another one of those very rare caring professors that made sure you truly understand the course and helped you succeed by explaining concepts in a simple, understandable way. I feel lucky to have had her as my professor.

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2021
Would take again

Savarirajan is an exceptional lecturer with an established prowess in her study. She makes it effortless to retain large swaths of detail regarding each item in the unit. This professor effectively integrates theology in discussions of the discipline such that it never seems overbearing.

Respected
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO215
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is super professional but also knows how to have fun with her class. She is very knowledgeable and does a lot to make sure that we succeed. One of the best professors that I have had, always creating a positive learning environment and teaching so that everyone can understand to the best of their abilities.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
2.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Daisy might be good at teaching. I wouldn't know because I get so irritated by how she addressed the class that I can't learn. She talks to us like we're 5 and is constantly condescending. Everytime she says "Class" I want to pull my hair out. I will say she reviews the quizzes before the finals and identifies material we know on her powerpoint

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

I would definitely recommend this professor! She is an amazing teacher, super funny, caring, sweet, and very knowledgeable. I loved coming to class. Her quizzes were fairly difficult but reading the textbooks helps a lot! Definitely the best professor for Microbiology!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would not take this class again. Although Dr. Daisy is really nice, I just found her lectures unrelated to the exams. The textbook didn't really help either. The lecture was hard to pay attention to, I felt like important topics that were on the quiz were brushed over and the non-important stuff was talked about for like 30 minutes.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2021
Would take again

I am glad I took her for this class. She is very kind and always has a positive attitude. Make sure you take notes on what she says in class as well as just what is on the PowerPoints. She gives a lot of hints about what will come on exams so pay attention. Study hard and you will do good with her!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2022
Would take again

This would be my second time taking this course. Dr. Daisy did a wonderful job at explaining the material for a beginner who has NEVER taken microbiology before. This professor makes time for students in her office hours and is always and is always available to help out with any questions students may have. Best professor ever!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2022
Would take again

daisy has been my favorite prof so far. she is so positive and her good moods make it easier to stay involved in the lecture. she is helpful especially in office hours. the quizzes are easy is u are staying engaged and doing ur part to study her powerpoints, and she reviews the exams right before you take them so its very clear what u should know

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is quite nice and kind. Her lectures are unfortunately only outlines of the textbook so you can get away with not reading. She does go thru the answers to the quizzes and let's us write them down for the exam to study from. Her teaching style is meh and I zoned out and took notes from the PowerPoint. She highlight stuff that will be test

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is intelligent in the subject she teaches. I had a very good time taking her class, because she is easy to understand and get along with. I went in thinking that BIO181 is going to be hard but came out thinking like I can understand anything. Also, she shows quiz answer before an exam and the exams are based on the quizzes taken.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2022
Would take again

This class is overall difficult. You do have to spend a lot of time studying. But, I do have to say that Daisy does a good job at preparing your for exams. She makes the class less difficult than it needs to be. You will have quizzes about every two weeks. She will provide things in blue on the powerpoints and tell you specific questions.

4.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Apr 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is such a sweet professor. She is funny, kind, and patient. 205 isn't easy and the course itself is made up of lots of quizzes and tests, but the online homework is extremely easy so that helps stabilize your grade. If you study the PowerPoints and write down what she says is important, you'll do great! Highly recommend Dr. Daisy!

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a great choice for biology lecture. Her PowerPoints are effective in teaching the material to theclass. Any tests or quizzes will be highly based off of those PowerPoints, so reading the book is not necessary for most of the class. Dr. Daisy is also easily accessible outside of class if you have any questions or need help with anything

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
BIO181
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

Daisy is super nice and caring towards her students. Her lectures are long but she tries to make them entertaining. Her quizzes and exams are pretty straightforward as long as you study its not that bad of a class.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

Really great professor. Prayed before class and before quizzes and exams and loved how much she incorporated God into the curriculum. I actually enjoyed learning bio and would recommend her to anyone.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a brilliant professor and cares for each of her students. She gives very dense lectures, and it is hard to pick out which information she expects you to know. You will spend a lot of time sifting through heavy lecture slides, but she gives you the resources and is available if you need help; you have to be willing to put the time in.

Get ready to read
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Apr 24, 2022
Would take again

She is very easy to understand. She help in many fields of learning. She also tell you what information is important and what may be on a quiz or exam. It also helped that she had everything in her slides so you don't have to look at the confusing book. She should work on having more clear questions for quizzes and the exam.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
May 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Daisy is super nice and considerate. If you want to pass the class, all you have to do is study her lecture slides. The quizzes and exams will be only based on those slides. The course is quiz and exam-heavy. It can feel like a lot at some points. But the slides are your key to an A+

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Nov 5, 2022
Would take again

Absolute beauty, loved this teacher

Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2022

I will be honest. I liked her a lot until the end of the semester. Normally, they allow us to take notes on quizzes to prepare for the exam. The final exam contains 11 chapters and countless diseases. She told us to not focus on diseases that were on the exam. She also did not allow us to take notes. The final exam had things we never saw before.

1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B-
Nov 15, 2022

I have great study habits, note taking skills, and dedication to do well in school and usually get As in my classes. while she is a funny and kind prof her teaching skills are not the best. her lectures are so hard to pay attention to and if u zone out ur screwed. Her quizzes are stupid hard only good thing is her exams are the quizzes combined. :(

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 16, 2022

Exams have nothing to do with lecture for the most part. She will underline parts of the slides that have no relation to exams. It is hard to pay attention in her class. She will give test questions out in our lessons, but most wont even be on the tests. The tests feel like they were written for another class and go over topics never discussed.

1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2022

She is an awful professor. She is not consistent at all. She tests on things that are not taught in class. Don't ask her a question or answer any of her questions because if you get the answer wrong she is so discouraging. She makes everyone not want to participate in her class.

2.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2022

She skipped over things in class that were on quizzes. Her slides were copied word for word from the textbook and she just read off of them. I felt like I was going to class just to get my 10 participation points per week and that it was a waste of my time, because I learned more reading the textbook in my room than I did in class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2022

nice person outside of class but majority of questions on quizzes/tests were things she said during class(not in the slides)so participation is mandatory,missed one you're screwed. Don't even bother asking questions.felt like she had no lesson plan, taught like we already knew material. seems like she has no idea about microbiology

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

She is a good teacher and knows the subject. Her study guides aren't helpful, but whatever she highlights in class will be on the quizzes and exams. She also takes a week to grade. She has a heavy accent, but you get used to it after a while.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy was a super easy professor and her tests were word for word what is highlighted on her slides in blue. Her classes solely consist of her reading her slides off and kind of explaining them. It's super boring but if you take notes and review her study guides you'll get an A. Attendence isn't rlly needed and she is leniant w points.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is the best! Although she can go fast through the lecture slides she has you have access to the slides to take notes later. She also highlights key information that may or ma not be of the tests for us to study and prepare more easily. She also uses visual aids to help us better understand the material.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor was very articulate and knowledgeable in the lessons. Her being a biologist herself and her own personal interests in the subject along with her relationship with God was very comforting and inspirational. We were given really good slides on top of study guides to set us up for success. She is really helpful during class and office hours.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205L
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy was a light in the lab. She helps you understand the information and answers any question you may have. She also helps to ensure that you are successful in relaying back the information you learned via the lab reports. I can tell she wants to see her students succeed, and that helped with my confidence in the class.

5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy always efficiently went through the courses' curriculum in a clear manner. Moreover, the way that the professor explained complicated subjects was very commendable. All in all, I would highly recommend this professor for incoming students.

5.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an incredibly intelligent professor and she clearly cares about spreading her knowledge to her students. I think Microbiology is a difficult class but the professor made it great. She is very sweet and caring and does everything she can to help us succeed.

5.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

I would hands down recommend Professor Daisy to anyone. She is easily one of the best professors I have ever had at GCU. She is so knowledgable about this field and class and it really shows in her classroom teaching. Although this is a tough course, she does the best she can to guide each student and help them succeed.

5.0
2.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is probably the best professor I had in my time at GCU. She is an expert in microbiology and made the class fun and engaging and easy to understand.Professor was very passionate about the topic and thoroughly explained the material and its application. Provided guidance to know which information should be emphasized while studying.

3.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2022

Professor Savarirajan was overall a great professor, but oftentimes I felt like I was just memorizing information for the 7 quizzes and 3 exams and didn't digest any of the material. She is very nice and cares for her students.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Daisy, She is the most sweetest lady I have every met. She is so knowledgable in her field. I enjoyed her analogies that helps me retain information and I personally loved the fact she was open and honest with the material and what to expect.

5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a great professor with an abundance of knowledge in her field. She is very clear about what will be on her exams and quizzes. Try not to miss a day of class or you will be behind. Overall a pretty easy class thanks to this professor.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is the best, I 100% recommend taking her for Bio 181! She prepares you for exams by posting helpful study guides that she recommends filling out with her slides. All the important info on the slides is in blue or she puts a star mark next to it during lecture. She loves helping students, so go to her office hours.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
BIO205L
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a very smart and intellectual professor, she cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She would pray for us before every class and the assignments were not difficult to complete either. The only thing that kept me from a 5-star was that the class time took up almost the entire 2.5 hours of every single class

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed DR.Daisy she was so kind and loved everyone in the class, she was super accommodating and seemed to care about the student's success. Her Christian Worldview on Biology was great too!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a very knowledgeable professor that loves what she teaches and her passion is shown throughout her lectures. She is also very kind and wants her students to succeed and learn the material for their benefit. She is funny and makes the material interesting to learn. I wish I could have her again!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B-
May 3, 2023
Would take again

Daisy's lectures were amazing, she always found a way to make concepts fun to learn about. Micro is just a heavy course itself, so make sure you're paying attention. Lots of quizzes and tests so I was constantly studying in this course. Daisy makes it very clear what material is needed to know for exams and tests. She's super sweet and caring.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
May 5, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed having Dr. Daisy because of her happy attitude seen every lecture and her passion for teaching this course, which made the class much more engaging! Her knowledge of microbiology is mind-blowing. I would definitely recommend her to students taking micro in the future!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Take Daisy for micro!!! She puts what will be on quizzes/tests in blue on the PowerPoint slides or will tell you in class and make some circle x shape. Quizzes and exams share many questions. Easier than chem or anat and phys, so you will do great. It is more of a memorization class than understanding how stuff works. Pro tip look up quizlets.

Test heavy
3.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Daisy is okay. The lectures were confusing and didn't always seem to reflect the quiz and exams. Definitely go into her office hours if you have questions, or the IA. Read the book because questions on the exam aren't in the slides, but they are vaguely mentioned in the book. The class can be frustrating, but have patience.

5.0
3.0
BIO205L
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Daisy truly cares about her students and shows tough love to make us learn to think critically on our own and always gives helpful feedback if you need assistance! She explains the lab procedures well, demonstrates when necessary, and is easily available outside the classroom via email and office hours. Love Dr. Daisy!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

Daisy is a phenomenal lecture teacher. She quizzes the class with critical thinking questions and keeps the class engaged in every subject! Microbiology is difficult, but she was great at explaining the material in a way that was easier to understand. I hope everyone gets the chance to have her as a professor!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
SCI318
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

She is a super nice prof. Had her for research methods & design which is a brutal class with lots of peer reviewing and a 300 point CLC, but she made it so much nicer and tolerable. Besides big clc you are graded on peer reviewing, and participation based on notes taken from presentations given by students each week.

Participation matters
Group projects
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
BIO205L
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

She is really good at trying to keep the class vibe happy and fun! Dr. Daisy isn't afraid to lend a helping hand and will do her best to help you understand the material both inside and out of the classroom. She definitely knows how to make the lab an enjoyable experience while simultaneously providing learning feedback! Thanks Dr. Daisy!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
5.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is so sweet and so excited to teach Micro. Her tests are very difficult and very specific. Lots of studying and quizzes/exams. There tend to be repeat questions from the quizzes on the exams so go into office ours to see what you missed on the quiz, it will help!

Tough grader
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

It was evident that Dr Daisy really cared for us as people as well as students. She is so knowledgable about microbiology and she is so sweet. Very clearly outlines what will be expected of the class on her exams and is able to explain more complex topics fairly well. 100% recommend Dr. Daisy!

5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is super sweet and by far the best professor for BIO-205 at GCU. If you pay attention in class, she points out exactly what she will be looking for on the tests and while Microbiology is a tough subject, she makes it doable!

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO181
Grade: C-
May 4, 2024

This professor talks fast and switches slides with important test information before me and my peers are able to fully write down all info on the slides. When completing study guides and spending the time making quizlets and studying for hours and hours I was finding that the study guides do not adequately prepare you for the test.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Although this is a very difficult course, Dr. Daisy is phenomenal! She cares about student success and does everything she can to ensure her students do well in her class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
May 16, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is the best professor I have had. Very helpful and sweet, keeping the kids engaged and treats us with respect. She knew all of the topics incredibly well, taught in an effective way and engaged the class, and made the material fun to learn!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a passionate professor who keeps the class engaged. Microbiology is challenging, but her clear explanations and study tips, like using Unstuckstudy, make it doable. Attend lectures and office hours for the best results.

5.0
1.0
SCI318
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

Daisy cares. She wants you to succeed and it goes a long way. Just cooperate with you group 2-3 weeks before your big presentation and turn in the weekly assignment and you'll finish with an A.

Group projects
Caring
3.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2024

Mid class, not bad if shes the only one available. Lots of annoying outside homework and in class participation. Goes of on tangents a lot but an A is very doable in this class. She is super nice and caring.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr Daisy is okay. She just has no respect for struggling students. She goes on tangents a lot and is sometimes hard to understand when she talks. She tells you to underline things that aren't on the test and puts things on the test that we never talked about. I would take her again but she is so annoying.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy's class was really educational, but it took time to get used to her lectures. If you study her power points and what she has highlighted in blue or bolded you will do well on the quizzes. I also advise you to go see her or the IA after each quiz to go over what you got wrong because the same questions on the quizzes are on the exam!

Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is hands down the best instructor for BIO-205 lecture. I recommend her to any and all of my pre-nursing friends. She is knowledgeable in her field of expertise, passionate about the subject matter, and clearly communicates what is expected of students on the exam.

5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

This was my second time taking this Course and Dr. Daisy did an amazing job of explaining things. Sometimes I felt like I was learning a whole different topic just because how much more I understood her way of explaining compared to my previous instructor.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy clearly knows her field of scope. She helps students pass this class as easy as possible, which is awesome because this class is also one of the hardest courses out there. She really prepares you well for the quizzes and exams!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

She is sweet and means well. She can go off on rants oftentimes and is hard to pay attention for the full class. However, she is very funny and clear on what will be on quizzes and exams. I didn't go to her office hours, but I would recommend it.

Inspirational
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Daisy is one of the most kind and caring professors I've taken at GCU. She starts every class with a pray and man does she love the Lord. During lectures, she will let you know what to look out for on exams. She can go fast sometimes and it can be confusing but as long as you study you'll be fine! Also go to her office hours!

Inspirational
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor Daisy is an amazing person and professor! I really enjoyed taking her class. She has great energy, and it's clear she genuinely cares about her students. She's so inspirational and always gives encouraging words. She helps prepare you well for quizzes and exams. Take her class—you definitely won't regret it!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is really passionate about microbiology and provided great lectures. She is also very engaging and helps you remember the material by having us repeat it. Her ability to distill complex information made the content more accessible and ensured a comprehensive understanding of key concepts.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Savarirajan is a master in her field who teaches with a charisma and charm that makes her class very educational and very enjoyable. She was so helpful, supportive, and nice. She always answered questions and never let us feel that we could not succeed. Recommend her!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Absolutely loved Dr. Daisy. She tells you exactly what you need to know for the exam so as long as you pay attention in class, make note of what she starred, and memorize that, then you will have no trouble excelling in her class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

I LOVE DR DAISY!!! She is so smart and knows everything regarding microbiology and more. I love the way she relates to the real world and provides a Christian worldview. She also emphasizes very important points and makes sure we understand everything clearly. She is great.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
SCI318
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

She was so amazing i love daisy. I took her for research and methods design. You definitely have to do research for your topic but overall, she wouldn't grade you like your life depended on it, as long as you did your best she would give you credit. Her lectures from bible versus were amazing as well, she really made me get closer to God from them.

Participation matters
Respected
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Overall she was a great professor who would help her students prepare for upcoming quizzes/exams. She makes sure to hightlight important info that we need to focus on, as well as providing study guides to help with the study process. Most of the questions on your quizzes are going to be on the exams, so it's best to visit her office hours.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy was an overall great and engaged professor. I loved this class so much and I would recommend her to everyone who is taking Microbiology or any other class she takes. She used scripture in the classroom and helped us with our Christian education.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: C+
Jun 15, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is the sweetest and caring person. Class is very easy she basically uses her quizzes for the exam. I had trouble in the beginning of the semester that's why I ended with a C but if you really pay attention she is basically giving you the answers.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
BIO181
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

If you take good notes in class and discuss quizzes with her during office hours, you'll probably do alright. 4/5 would absolutely take her class again

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

Great professor and was always able to help out students whenever possible during her office hours or even after class very shortly. The exam questions were often similar, or even the same questions that you'd see on her quizzes. Definitely read the chapter before class because she will go over them in extra detail and sometimes too fast.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy was the first professor who I learned biology from. She loved us and the course in a way that made it fun. She also helps during office hours. I'm so thankful I had her as a professor!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO181
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 11, 2025

The worst is profesor you can get as a fhreshman

Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is such a nice professor. Her lectures are standard, but it is not necessary to even read the textbook in this class because she puts all the information that are on the tests in the lecture slides. She literally gives out answers on tests in the class. As long as you show up every lecture, study a bit, you will do fine.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

I loved this class because of the professor. I think this is a difficult class, but Dr. Daisy made it great. I enjoyed the prayers before class, and she was so kind and super accommodating and seemed to care about the student's success.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO205
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is one of the best professors I have had. She is very engaging and passionate about microbiology. She is one of the most caring professors and integrates faith in the most respectful pleasant way. I would look forward to her class every week. I wish I could have her again!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is a great professor. She explains everything we need to know on the quizzes and exams through her slides that she goes over. Definitely don't miss lecture and put time in to study and you will be good. She is so sweet and genuinely cares about her students' success and will help you out however she can.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
3.0
3.0
BIO181
Grade: C
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

Dr Daisy is a good professor and a fair grader. All of the quizzes are based on her slides and the homework. You have a quiz after every two chapters and an exam after every two quizzes. The problems on the quizzes are the same on the exams. She gives you a study guide and access to all the slides.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
BIO181
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Daisy is an amazing professor! She is so kind and sweet, and made the class enjoyable. She would check for understanding and class focus, and clearly show what was needed to know for each quiz and test. The class itself is definitely test heavy, so pay attention and take good notes! Very knowledgeable and passionate, and I will miss her class!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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