Excellent professor, enthusiastic with very informative lectures. Good note taking skills are required for this class if you want an A or B. She covers a lot of material quickly so pay attention to everything she says, even the most minute details will appear on exams. It would be extremely helpful to record lectures.

Yes, tape recorder should be mandatory, the tests are abstract, but if you go over her notes, and know absolutely everything you can get a B. Her lectures are fun to listen to, and she is an expert in the field, hence the difficult tests. Don't even buy a book you won't use it. She actually teaches from an older book she used at orange coast.

TAPE HER LECTURES..Even if she talked about something for a second its fair game on a test.Get the book she used at Orange Coast. The one she recommonds for us is no help. NOte you have to write an immune system report and do unknowns for lab. Other than that tests are what your grade turns out to be

If you must take a micro class, take Darla Kelly!! It is a 5 UNIT course so don't expect to breeze through the class. One advice I would give is that don't take this class with another demanding class.

Awesome teacher. Makes microbio more interesting than I thought possible. She's very hard though, so don't expect an A unless you study constantly.

Great teacher!

i liked her, she wants u to do good. you must study her notes and pay attention in lecture/lab. i didnt do so hott on any of the tests and i'm happy with my grade..if anything.. i learned e. coli is a GNR!!

Darla is an amazing teacher! Her lectures are fun and interesting. Micro isn't going to be an easy class anywhere, take the teacher that will be of help to you and is out for your best interest. Not a class for slackers or procrastinators. Be ready to do work!

She's an excellent teacher. Loves students and loves micro! It's a tough class, you'll put your time in but you will learn a ton. I never knew I would enjoy micro so much. Ask questions and stay on top of the reading!

She was an amazing teacher made me like biology even more than i did. ask lots of questions and go to lecture, lab is absolutely fun with her as well. really looking forward to taking microbiology with her.

breakdown of exams: 95% comes from her lecture and handouts. DO NOT THINK YOU WILL GET AN EASY A. When she hands out exam study guides, work on knowing the concepts right away (form a study group). It's a ton of work, but you learn a lot. If this didn't scare you already, I'll just leave with she'll make the class really interesting and fun

Great instructor. The material is DIFFICULT, but she's really enthusiastic and knowledgable, and is more than willing to help. She expects you to do the work and not screw around in lab, but if you hold up your end, she's a joy to work with.

Great Class

Great teacher, manages to explain complex subjects with funny stories. Try to get into her lab as well because I thought doing so made it easier to connect the topics.

Darla is just such an intelligent person. I love the fact that she makes her class as difficult as it should be because it will prepare you for classes that will be even more difficult later on. I loved doing the unknowns...

HARD CLASS! Don't miss a day or you are screwed! Lots of information given at once..Darla is a great teacher but be prepared for hours and hours of work to do. Exams are difficult, so study a lot! Overall, good class but not an easy B haha

Darla is great.She is super helpful.Its a tough class.Stop having a social life for this semester.I barely pulled an A and this is my major.If you absolutely have to take this class I highly recommend her.She was awesome for Bio 100 too.

Don't listen to the other comments on here. They probably were slackers and didn't study or do the work. This was easier than Anatomy & Physiology. If you take good notes and listen in class, you will be fine on the tests. The labs are fun and easy to do, as well. It involves putting in the effort. If you complain a/b it now, change ur major!

Want to do really well then you must read the textbook (atleast the ch. summaries that's what I did) prior to lectures. If you don't you will have no idea what she is talking about. I've never had to study to get an A but I had to for her class. Bottom line is that she is truely a college professor, so if your still stuck in HS mode you will fail!!

Darla by far is the best teacher i have ever had. You must record her lectures.Dont buy the book. Better if you've had pysio, or any other bio class is very helpful. Many extra credit points. Never miss a lecture. Is possible!, I finished with an A!

I have to admit that this class was very hard, but Darla is a great professor. She teaches in a way that is very clear and straight forward. About 5 exams 1 final in lectures and 10 quizzes in lab. Just record her lectures and lab and you will be fine.

Great teacher. Just record and memorize her lecture! Possible A!

Darla is the gem of GWC Bio and could be teaching at any large university if she wanted. She is extremely helpful and very informative. Record the lectures, study, and ask questions. This was an amazing experience for me and I definitely can be for you, just make sure to stick with it till the end and finish.

Darla is a great teacher! She is super nice and knows exactly what she is talking about. The class is difficult but she is always willing to help when you are struggling. She will answer any question you have and explain it until you understand. She is very kind and patient. I highly recommend her! This class requires a lot of time and is HARD!

VERY difficult tests! Lab was great. She does care about her students, but this class is taught as though everyone wants to be a microbiologist. I almost had a mental breakdown several times while taking this class!!!

She is great. She makes her lecture so alive and engaging. I didn't take anatomy or physio prior to taking this class but I still pass with an A. Still, dont get me wrong, this class is hard. However it's still doable. Memorize her lecture word for word and u should ace on the test. Lab is pretty fun, you'll enjoy it. don;t buy the book.

She is absolutely amazing. I love her class. She is very knowledgeabel, and makes the class fun. This is not an easy class though. Don't buy the book, because you will never use it. Memorize her lectures and you should be fine. Class is not mandatory but her tests are all on lectures so you need to go or you will not pass. Great Professor!!!

Absolutely love Darla! She is one of the best professors GWC has to offer. very hands on and interesting class. Be willing and ready to put in a lot of time. Take notes and you will do great on her exams. Book is rarely-never used. Make sure you do well in lab and constantly communicate with her. she's always more than willing to help:-)

She's so passionate about the subject - really wants you to learn. But very tough class!! Be prepared to work! Don't take this class or her if you have a stressful schedule or life. You will be overwhelmed. Loved her, just wish there were more points to make up for all the failed lecture exams! If you want a challenge, gladly accept!

Darla is AMAZING! Best professor I've ever had! I wish she taught all my science classes. Lectures are super interesting and easy to follow. Lab is equally interesting and requires attendance! I cannot emphasize the importance of attendance in this class! I knew nothing about micro going in, and came out loving it!

Lab is a lot of work!! but fun. Lecture may be the hardest for most students. I always got an A. I recommend to actually read the book. On a hand out Darla tells you what pages of what chapters you should read every week, just follow it. Darla is very helpful and friendly. You will like her.

Lab itself takes 6 hours a week with tons of experiments, quizzes, pre-labs, pre-readings, Lab-evaluations, demonstrations, plus 2 major practicals (Exams) and a unknown diagram. But it is doable. Darla is a good teacher. She's very helpful and reasonable. Lecture is a whole different story. it is harder!

Darla is an excellent teacher. She does a great job explaining the material. You have to stay on top of all the reading and pay attention in the class and you should easily pass. Attendance is a must or you will miss a lot of material. She is a very understanding person and will work with you. She makes biology very interesting!

This was by far the hardest out of all the sciences I have taken. The lab is like a full time job. You must constantly review and recommend seeing a tutor. I got an A but had to bust my tail for it. Darla is a great teacher, but just know if you're a complainer, slacker, or have drama in your life you will be 1 of the 30 or so that dropped.Goodluck

She is the best bio teacher I have ever had. Very straight forward and is hilarious. Don't really need the textbook she goes over everything in lecture. The exams are pretty easy a little studying is required. She gives a lot of extra credit so it's pretty easy to get an A

Darla is amazing! She is very passionate and very nice. She makes biology fun! Shes very understanding and really paints a good picture of what shes teaching. She makes a lot of jokes which really help you understand the material. Her exams are tough but not if you study! I recommend her to everyone!!

Darla is adorable and funny. Her enthusiasm made the class bearable but her lectures are unorganized and confusing. TO PASS THE CLASS YOU MUST GO TO CLASS AND LISTEN TO HER LECTURES! She gives extra credit which helps.

i took this class during the summer & LOVED IT! Darla made things so interesting & fun. Her exams followed her lectures to a t, take good notes! She gave out very helpful study guides. (I never read the book & got a high A) Darla is extremely nice & intelligent & even got me talking about bacteria in my spare time. Great professor!

Darla is very friendly and relatable and tells great stories that help you remember concepts. Her study guides are EXACTLY what she puts on her tests. This is a class that requires full dedication- and with good reason: most of the people who take it are going into medicine! If you pay attention and do the work, you can ace this class.

Hands down one of the best teachers I've had.Tests are based off lectures so take good notes. Practicals were straightforward. She tells lots of interesting stories to help you remember concepts. I loved that she applied concepts that we learn to what we might encounter in the medical field. Great class!!got an A :)

Not a piece of cake but not difficult either if you are a committed science major. Not recommended for those taking this as one of their first bio courses but if you've taken a few, you should catch on quick. Take very good notes in lecture or record her. In lab you pretty much just have to pay attention and put in effort.

By far one of my favorite teachers at Goldenwest! Class is not easy but Darla made it as interesting as she could and her passion for it made it bearable. She tells stories that make it relatable. I bought the book and did not open it once and still managed to pass with a B. Must take good notes and go to class and youll be fine.

I loved Professor Kelly. I took her Biology 100 class & decided to take her Microbiology 210 as well! Yes, her tests/quizzes are hard, but they really test your knowledge of the material inside & out, backwards & forwards. Study to really learn the material instead of memorizing, & you will do well in her class. She also offers ample extra credit

Awesome teacher. Very hard class but very doable with lots and lots of studying. No powerpoints so you have to be a good note taker and MUST show up to every class. Lots of lab quizes with 2 practicals and 4 lecture unit exams with a cumulative final and an immunology report. Took this while taking physiology and still managed a B. Highly suggested

Took her over summer, and she is by far the best teacher I've ever had! She's very understanding of situations and she will always help you if you're having trouble. old fashioned and likes to use overheads. Tests are very extensive, and its helpful to record her lectures. she makes micro very interesting and fun! She's great, take her classes :)

CONS: Her exams are not straight-forward and they are pretty difficult. (She will expect you to know the material forwards and backwards.) 1 quiz per week in lab. PROS: She is helpful and well prepared in both lab & lecture. She gives extra credit if your grade is on the borderline.

i love love love darla as a professor. shes very sweet and very passionate about what she teaches so she incorporates a lot of cool personal life stories into lectures. yes the material is a lot so you must study to earn your grade. i highly suggest recording her lecture!! know her lecture basically your test.

RECORD HER LECTURES & WRITE EVERYTHING SHE SAYS. Things you wouldn't think to be on the test will be. RELISTEN TO HER LECTURES ALWAYS. Her study guides don't really follow the tests, but her lectures do. She is SUPER sweet and funny, loved her for Micro!!!

Darla is a great professor and she truly cares about her students. She is passionate about microbiology and does her best to keep the class entertained. She does teach in an old-fashioned way using an overhead projector and handouts. It can be tedious at first but it gets easier over time. Overall, Darla was great and I highly recommend her.

Microbiology is an overall hard subject but Darla is great in teaching the material. I am glad I had her for lab too because she essentially prepares students to work in clinical settings such as making sure we are using proper technique. As for the class overall, just study and you'll do well. Best advice I can give is do not cram!!

Darla makes microbio incredibly interesting and fun, but she definitely expects the best out of you on exams and practicals. Record lectures because ANYTHING she says in class is fair game and she doesn't repeat herself. If you have to take micro, take Darla, but be ready to work to earn your grade.

Darla is the best microbiology teacher! I got a referral from one of her students from years ago and she said "take darla kelly's micro class, you won't be sorry. you'll actually like what you're learning." I took the advice and I am passing that along! Record her lectures, ask her questions. She's more than happy to help you understand. WONDERFUL!

At the start of the semester someone told me, "This is the hardest class you'll ever love." They were right. I took this class during summer, which is an accelerated pace, and it kicked my butt. I kicked its right back! Darla is brilliant, charismatic, and passionate. She wants her students to succeed and will give you many opportunities to do so.

Tips to pass the course: Record her lectures, take notes, review her handouts, AND DO THE STUDY GUIDE. Darla is an incredible professor, but she doesn't make it easy to get an A. Pay attention to the little details. If it's on the board, it's important! Five exams plus an immunology paper and group exam (easy A) towards the end of the semester.

Professor Kelly is the best 8). how to pass? 1. Record her lectures. 2. Study off recordings and hand out . 3. Don't assume anything always ask questions. 4. Don't give up. 5. Go to tutoring it helps or ask professor Kelly she's more than willing to help. Don't be lazy . Work for that A . It's worth it I the end . She's great 10/10

One of the best teachers. She's difficult, but GREAT teachers make you work. Sit at the front, record her lectures, and take good notes. The textbook helped a lot too with details. Darla is passionate and super knowledgeable. Even if you think it's a silly question, just ask her! Put in the effort and you will see great results.

By far my favorite professor. She loves microbiology, and it shows. She gets so in to her subjects and you can tell she really cares about them, which in turn makes you care. She does tell stories that you just want to stop and listen to, but then adds them to the test so you have to take good notes, but she was the best.

She's very knowledgable in the subject matter and she has fun lectures. She incorporates stories into her lectures, which make them interesting. Make sure you record her lectures and take good notes. It's a fun class, but requires a lot of time + effort. She's fun + approachable and tries to help you out. If you're not gonna study, don't take her.

Darla is very funny and its obvious she cares about how well her students do. Just record her lectures and read through your notes and you should get a B average on the tests. She's a really nice person but her tests are pretty difficult. She makes you work for your grade and is very nit picky but she's fair on everything.

Darla is super sweet and she's actually extremely interesting to listen to. I took this class over the summer so it was very fast paced with everything you would do in a semester within 7 weeks; she really doesn't take anything out from her original syllabus in a normal semester. However, she cares so if you need help, just ask and she answers.

GREAT teacher who really makes you work for it. She really cares about the students. You will not pass if you don't study. LAB tests are intense, study real hard for it because points mostly count for lab. Lecture tests are very hard, but her lectures explain everything. wish I could take her for all the Biology classes! lOVE HER!

Darla is very knowledgeable in what she teaches and it is obvious through her lectures. She has a true passion for microbiology and it truly shows. I had Darla for lab, and this class was not an easy A but she is always willing to help her students succeed. She is a tough grader when it comes to quizzes and exams, so study hard & earn your grade.

Darla is 1 of those treasures u come across in CC education. She is so knowledgable & clearcut, genuinely cares about the subject and YOU. Taking this class in summer was HARD, it's no cakewalk. Record lecture & go over notes multiple times, 100% possible to get an A. Darla's teaching helped me establish better study habits and learn so much! 10/10

She is very easy

Darla is one of the best professors I have ever had. You can tell she has a passion for teaching and microbiology because her face lights up and she gets really excited about certain subjects. She has a very warm heart. Her lab practicals and exams are difficult so study hard. Don't be afraid to ask her questions if you are unsure of anything.

Darla truly is a gem! Take her! She made me love microbiology. If you want an A, you need to put in the time. DEFINITELY record her lectures! I recorded and replayed every single one and wrote down everything she said. Try to go to tutoring- hearing the info over again helps it stick. Make flashcards. Lab with her was fun too! Just pay attention.

Took her for lab, she was so nice and super smart. Let me tell you, this class was so much work!! You have to study every day. Record her lectures the material she discusses WILL BE on your practical and quizzes. Put all your notes into flash cards to memorize EVERYTHING! She gives 5 points of extra credit!

Darla was one of the funnest teachers. Going to class was so enjoyable