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AWESOME! really cares that you do good. it shows that he likes teaching. some tests are tough but right from his lectures. if you study you should do good.

very clever dude. i highly recommend this class

Great teacher. Highly reccommend.

I loved him he has been THE BEST TEACHER I have ever had. He made Biology fun and interesting with lots of funny stories. He writes notes on the board during lecture, so it is not hard to keep up with him. I highly recommend him.

He's helpful to students who look for his help. 75% of the tests are based from lecture. Not much reading in class so you could get by without a book but only for a few chapters. Lectures were fun and learned a lot. Good class. Got an A.

Amazing teacher, funny, helps those who look for help, gives study guides, Most of the exams are based on lectures, important to attend class because he gives extra credit when class is not full. Best bio teacher EVER! *only teaches in the springs*

This is my favorite teacher at CSUF. Wants to see everyone do well in his class. Explains the subject well and on a level that everyone can understand. He only teaches in the spring, so wait and take this class then...he is worth it.

Good teacher, makes jokes, and loves to tell stories, and very excited about each subject he teaches. Test aren't hard just got to go to class and study!

He is so corny and a lil geeky. He is a good teacher tho. Very staright to the point. He always welcomes you to ask for help.

He is very funny and interesting. The class is moderately easy, he doesn't grade the papers. Had a Fun time in his class.

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He's very clear and an excellent teacher, but super tough. You'll learn more than you could imagine, but be prepared to really work for it.

My favorite professor! He actually teaches you and know the subject well. He expects you to learn at a high level and his tests are very hard. He teaches at a med school level. Finally a professor who actually challenges students and teaches them. Like the other comments, very hard, but you'll learn.

Lectures right off the lecture outlines, so make sure you know them going into the tests. Reaaly straight forward. Lecture is harder than lab but only worth half the grade

Although the class was hard, he was the most helpful teacher i have ever had. He is always willing to answer questions. Make sure you read the book as he likes to trick questions. If you study hard then you will be fine with his tricky tests.

I have to say I am impressed with him. He really put lots of effort for students to learn during lectures. This helped me a lot because I had problems in memorizing materials in other science class. I highly recomend him anyone who had trouble in biology class and you will be amazed how much you can remember!

Extremely effective lecture style and teaching methods. Puts in a substantial amount of effort in your learning not only in lecture but also in lab. He is really involved with both aspects of the course. Drops by lab almost every session to check up on us. Learned A LOT. Warning: DON'T SLACK OFF IN LAB! Lab is A LOT of work and sometimes tedious

super teacher, super smart, super HARD. your risking your gpa. i shoulda gotta A but gotta C instead.

I've taken 3 classes with him and it's the same way in all of them. His classes are tough and so are his tests. There's a huge workload, you need a huge amount of study time.

Great teaching methods. Didn't use powerpoint slides for information, only for diagrams. Curves are fair and helps you out in lab if he's there. Very involved with both lab and lecture.

Great teacher who really wants you to succeed, and is actually willing to help you. It's a tough class, but he makes it easier. Very good lectures that explain anatomy really well. He's nice when you go to office hours, and will even help you in lab. One of the better professors biology. If you are premed or prehealth, he's a must take.

One of the most knowledgeable professor i had ever had! I took him for non majors and it was my favorite class last spring. Just go over your notes and u will be fine. Encourage students to take care of their health. Very funny and helpful! he curves the tests if he needs to. He has passion for what he teaches. I recommend him for bio310!

Darryl is amazing. Exams can be tricky but if you understand the material, it's not bad and if you speak to him he directs you towards comprehension. He's not very prompt with his grades but then again he's also teaching 2 other courses. Just record the lectures, listen to them, type them out, and review them before the exam

He makes you think like hes hard but not. lol! You got to go to lectures because his test is a 100% from it. he needs to put his lectures on his powerpoints. lol!

i LOVED THIS CLASS! I wasnt looking forward based on his reviews, but i was surprised! He is the definition of a great teacher! He gives an outline of the material and class is mandatory. Tests are based on notes and a little off the textbook. He uses all different learning types not just book or lecture. He's hilarious and charming. Take him!!!!!!

Honestly, one of the best professors I've had. He's funny, entertaining and really wants the best for his students. He is very knowledgable. This is not an easy topic though! His anecdotes helped me learn and remember the material better. Overall, awesome professor, would definitely recommend taking him.

Smith is a good teacher. You take notes in every class since the lecture exam is based on it. he's quirky. lab was super hard. textbook is a must and you stay the whole 3 hours. exams were hard because it was hard to study for since half the test is ID'ing things under a microscope...not something you can take home. lots of homework.

Best lecturer on campus! He teaches with perfect clarity. Take hand written notes because he uses a bunch of drawings and flow charts. He curves the exams a little if needed. If you go to his office hours before the exams, you will do very well. He just wants you to know the basics but to know them thoroughly.

This class wasn't super hard, but it's a lot of studying. His lectures are great though. He has an outline but goes into detail, and will ask for questions every so often. He draws a lot of pictures for those that are visual learners. He is funny, and I actually enjoyed the class.

He is a very good teacher and funny. But i Dont recommend anyone take BIO 310 unless you have too. Class is extremely difficult. Hardly any homework or class work. Two exams and a final which are extremely difficult. Studying wont get you a good grade alone, one must memorize.

I LOVE Darryl. Yes his tests are hard but the material is extremely interesting and he's funny in a dorky way.He's very good at explaining concepts.If you know how to take good notes and can pay attention in class you'll be fine.the notes are your life line for the test so either memorize them or have a good understanding for physiology. I got a B+

Smith is hard but it just depends on how you study. I got an A but I had to record and rewrite verbatim whatever he said on my own notes and study it. If you do that I guarantee at least a B.

Oe of the best teachers i've had. Really explains material well so you understand it and don't just memorize. The class is hard but take really good lecture notes because he tests from lecture and not the book. You have to record becase he lectures real fast. He curves the first test

Only take this class if you're absolutely serious about going into the health professions. To get an A you really need to record lectures (he lectures fast), go to office hours as often as possible, re-write notes, and study A LOT! He is always willing to help and clarify things. Seek his help, and you will learn so much!

This class is extremely difficult and tedious, but I personally loved it. If I could give any words of advice, they would be to: take notes and record lectures, and then listen to them again and insert the figures he showed and GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. I barely used the book though, so just go by what he says and shows to you! :D

I had much harder courses before. I learned the most from the mistakes I made in those courses. But, I learned NOTHING from the "mistakes" I made in Smith's class. Instead, the "mistakes" caused nothing but frustrations. I think I am not the only one feeling this way. In short, do take another professor for this course if you can.

Great professor and he's really good at explaining physiology so you can fully understand it. I learned more than I thought I could from him. Tests are straight from lectures and homeworks. They aren't that hard as long as you study and really know his lectures and homeworks. Highly recommend!

He really cares about the subject and his students. Always offers more office hours if needed. Attend class, record lectures, make sure you listen to them before the exams (questions are verbatim from recordings, he even says books aren't mandatory), A's are very attainable. Physiology is a hard subject but he makes it as easy as he could.

Here's the deal with Prof. Smith. He def knows his stuff. You will probably learn more in this class than any other class you take (other than Biol 3612). His exams are brutal if you study alone. Make friends, study with them everyday, and you will get a B in the class. I had him over the summer, and yea it was hard, but it was definitely doable.

This professor lectures well, is enthusiastic about the subject, and covers only an overview of physiology in 310. Problem most people have in this class is that the tests are TRICKY. You'll need to study a certain way- DEFT record the lectures, re-listen and fill in notesfigures you missed the first time, go over your notes, and ask questions.

This class is a whole different level than KNES 191A! Smith only gives super tricky quizzes, so there isnt a lot of room for error. Go to every lecture because what he writes on the board and emphasizes in class is on the quiz. Read the suggested reading he assigns. His office hours are very crowded, but he is extremely encouraging and helpful.

The book is a def. must, almost impossible to pass without reading. You NEED to really understand reading the exams are difficult and require lots more critical thinking than memorizing. Have another student test you before hand they will think of Qsconcepts u might not hav and help u see what u need to study more. Do not underestimate exams.

Smith has a different way of teaching which is called 'applied and critical thinking'. Anyone that wants a career in the medicalhealth field should take his class. Yes- it may seem harder ,however, you will be grateful at the end that you took him. I recorded his lectures,re-wrote class notes and re-read them and got an A in the class.

If you were to tell someone on campus that you had Darryl Smith, they would tell you "I'm sorry, good luck." And they're right. RECORD HIS LECTURES and study from your notes! That is the best advice I could give you for his class. In my opinion his lectures were great. His tests are tricky and difficult so TAKE YOUR TIME and read carefully.

While his tests may be hard, I find that he is one of the best professors ever. He truly is willing to help his students, but you have to make the effort to receive the help as well. His office hours are very helpful and so delightful. HE IS SO COOOOOOOOOOL

I was skeptical about taking this class with Professor Smith, but I am glad I did. He is extremely intelligent and made class interesting. His tests are difficult, but they are fair. I recorded the lectures, but never actually went back and listened to them. You do not need to read the book, just make sure you take detailed notes in lecture.

His exams are actually easy. It's his lecture style that's the issue. Most of his lecture is said, but not written down. Therefore, recording his lecture is KEY. You can zone out or mishear things. Make sure to record and relisten to ensure you did not miss any key points from lecture.

He really tests your ability to adapt. If you did bad the first time, reflect on what you did wrong and try things differently. Got a D on the first exam an A- on the 2nd. I feel like most students complain and don't make the effort to adapt. Then again, many students not adjusting their study habits means a better curve so I'm not complaining.

Not as hard as people make it sound. Key is to not solely rely on what he writes on the board, but taking notes as he is talking. Record lectures and relisten to what you missed. Go through the lecture outlines he provides and try to go through each topic as if you were going to teach someone. You'll easily get an A that way and do well in lab too!

Continuing on what the person below me said, most of his lecture is said not written. So recording is key. If you find biology interesting and want to learn, relistening to his lectures isn't much of a hassle. If you're just taking this class as a prerequisite and don't want to learn, you're pretty much screwed. Your drive to learn is key.

Now that the final is over, I feel that people have over exaggerated the difficulty of this course. His exam is just merely the information he writes on the board and his oral presentation. You must write down what he says, record lecture, relisten, and jot down what you missed. Getting an A is very doable, just put the effort in.

Awesome professor! You MUST take good notes to pass, but lectures are entertaining and very helpful. He makes nerdy jokes the whole time and really makes sure everyone understands the material. He makes a complex topic easy to comprehend. Text not required but helpful. Studying is a must. Very helpful when you have questions. Take his class!!

I dont know why people say this class is hard. I graduated from previous university never getting an A in any BIO class, mostly C's, I thought I was dumb. I come to this class to retake physio, material learned in this class was maybe 1/4th of what i learned in other university. Not very much info and all you have to do is go class. Got an A.

The class isn't too hard, if you're a visual learner. He draws examples and they stick with you. The exams aren't too difficult either. 3 exams not cumulative. No book needed but it does help.

It was a very challenging but rewarding course. There is a lot of memorization and application of knowledge on tests. The written portion of exams were really difficult. You have to make sure you are hitting the key words he's looking for. If you work extremely hard in lecture and lab, you will learn a lot. Don't fall behind on the material!

I had Professor Smith for Physio and Anatomy. He was a solid lecturer, very clear and concise. Test were fair (although be careful with the written portions: remember to use specific key words). Record lectures and take hand written notes, and you will be fine.

Professor Daryyl is an amazing professor that makes you work for your grade. For his bio 210 class there was 0homework & only 3exams. He suggests recording lectures which helps out tremendously & take good notes as most of the exams are on his lectures. He wants his students to fully grasp the material & makes jokes that help students remember it.

he is hilarious and always has a story to help students understand the material. i enjoyed his class. i recommend don't skip any lectures though bc you will fall behind. no homework, 3-4 tests, and an occasional assignments in class.

As someone w/ many years at CSUF under their belt I will say this. Anatomy isnt easy, hence why its covered in med school. The workload is very demanding. But since smith is an anatomist, he communicates the subject very well. Physiology isn't his thing, which is why he has a rep of being tough. But this class is doable with enough dedication.

I really liked Darryl! His tests were very confusing, though! This class made some people have to drop out of the nursing program, so if you're a nursing major, get ready to study! My advice is to use his lecture outlines as a study guide and read all of the recommended readings in the textbook! Go to his office hours!! he likes visitors :)