Denise is a talented teacher, with the patience of Job. She is genuinely interested in preparing students for the next course by ensuring that they clearly understand everything in her course. If you like A/P, she makes a difficult course straightforward-Don't look for an easy A.Highly recommended.

Denise is a tough teacher, but she does a good job of explaining the material. This class is by no means easy, you will definitly be working for your grade. She's funny too.

I loved Denise! She was very clear. Different colored pens on the whiteboard was the key! No tricks on her tests.

Denise is a great teacher. She explains everything clearly, and her in class exercises are great. She completely prepares you for tests and is very helpful if you are having any difficulty in the class. I highly recommend.

such a cool teacher, very animated style of teaching...

Hard class but she knows her stuff! If you want to learn everything about anatomy- take her class- She is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her subject!

take her. she is very helpful and explaining material clearly on both lab and leture.

Denise is a great teacher. Her class is very hard but she knows her stuff! Is very helpful and always go over class materials before a quiz. And she also has a great personlity which keeps the class fun

Denise is Great!!! she takes the time and explains the material and doesn't make you feel bad at all. She is willing to work with you and make arrangements if need be. I highly recommend her class. She is very kind and consierate.

She is a pretty amazing teacher. She is very thorough and knowledgable. Dont be afraind to ask her anything as she knows it all!

Denise is everything that a professor should be. She is polite, helpful, friendly, very approachable, patient, etc. She simplifies the textbook material so that you can understand it easily. However, if you still don't understand something, she will take the time to explain it until you do. Denise also gives open labs so that advantage of those!

Denise is one of the best teachers I've had in a long time. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She offers extra lab time and she is very willing to give extra help if you ask. Her lectures and lab are VERY clear and her tests are resonably straightforward. I took her class over the summer while working full time AND commuting and I got an A

Denise is a great teacher do not even think twice about not taking her. I took Bio. over the summer, but I could not do it. Although, I will take it again in the Spring and she will be my teacher for sure. Love the way she makes the material relate to what we are doing.

Denise was one of my favorite professors on this campus. She loves to teach, and it shows. She loves it so much that it makes you want to study. Not because you simply HAVE TO study, but she makes anatomy and physiology so interesting that you enjoy studying and you succeed. The material is difficult, but she will make it possible to understand

She makes learning Biology fun and comprehensable. She's organized...

She is great! There is an easy way to sum her teaching up. She gives you the most amount of details to remember than any other teacher but she is the easiest to understand. If you want an easier class take it at another city school, or take a different teacher. Learning more now will be beneficial in the long run. She is so helpful and made it f

Excellent, clear, fun, helpful, easy on the eyes. One of the best A&P professors that I have had, including many from UCD. But be prepared to work your buns off to do well in her class. Do not expect to skate through for an easy grade. She makes learning fun, but you have to EARN the grade that you get.

Denise is an amazing teacher. What sets her apart is her clarity, optimism and organization. She teaches a very difficult subject in a very clear concise way. She also offers very extensive open labs and give us many opportunities to learn the information. I would highly recommend her for this class.

She is awesome! This class in not easy but it is not supposed to be easy. If you are going into the medical field, you want to know all of this information. For this class, you have to study a lot! Denise is really sweet, makes the class fun. Take her if you want to learn.

This is a difficult subject but Denise makes it fun and tries to help the students to master the material. Her exams are difficult and you will spend a lot of time studing, but once you're done with this class you'll know your stuff! Denise is easily one of the best teachers I've ever had.

SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER AT SCC! She actually cares about her students. What's great about her is that she simplifies things, she doesn't expect you to just know everything. She is so awesome!

If you want an easy Bio 431 class don't take it at SCC.. However, if you want to know the material Denise is one of the best teachers at SCC. Her tests are hard and you'll spend every minute of the semester studying, but your future classed related to health care will be much easier because you know your anatomy and physiology!

If you want an easy Biology class take it at American river college, but it wont benefit you later. I spent almost everyday looking over material and reading about it because thats what it takes to get a B in this class. Denise is the best teacher at SCC for biology. I highly reccomend her, test are tough, but she is great!!

Denise Johnson is one of THE BEST teachers I've had in my life!!! (And believe me, I've been to school) She is clear, funny, devoted, enthusiastic about the subject and she'll motivate you to learn & love the subject too! I can't say it was an easy class but the way she teaches & her frequent reviews make it a lot easier. I LOVE this teacher! A+++

Excellent teaching style. Very pationate about the subject. Patient, helpful, and approachable. She is the best teacher I have ever had. An "A" is not easy to get, and you have to dedicate many study hours.

Denise is a GREAT teacher..she is very optomistic and encouraging. This class was difficult, but Denise explains the material very clearly...she knows her stuff!!!I highly recommend her..

She is the head of the biology department, so if you decide to take her be prepared to work. If you are serious about learning about the body I highly recommend her. Dont be intimated by these reviews, although it sounds impossible to get an A in her class it is possible. She gives out 3-4 homework assignments a semester & 2 quizzes per system.

Great instruction and terrific enthusiasm!

Denise is a great teacher. Her notes are great and for 430, most of my classmates just studied off of her notes and got good grade. Very approachable but don't expect her to be easy. She's a hard teacher but you come out of her class a whole lot smarter.

great teacher, very enthusiastic, just dont get on her bad side. lots of memorization.

IT HAS BEEN 1 SEMESTER SINCE FINISHING HER CLASS.I GOT AN A, BUT UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO THE NECESSITY FOR CRAMMING, I CANNOT REMEMBER MUCH OF WHAT WAS TAUGHT.SHE IS A GOOD TEACHER AND SERIOUS ABOUT HER WORK, BUT IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM RETAINING CRAMMED INFORMATION, SUCH AS I DO, YOU MAY WANT TO LOOK FOR ANTOHER TEACHER BEFORE COMMITTING TO HER.

Denise is great! She's passionate about what she does and it shows in her teaching. It's a tough class but she makes it easy to understand and makes it less overwhelming. She's always prepared for class, has a variety of teaching techniques and she's fun! I can't say enough about her and highly recommend her!

Best teacher I have ever had for a hard college class. She knows her stuff, teaches it very well. She makes class fun and interesting and is available for help whether you're in her class or not. Not very many homework points so study it up, and hit up her Open Labs, they are the bomb for studying before exams. Must take her class!

Denise was an excellent teacher! She really knows her stuff! All of the material on the tests comes from her lectures. So as long as you attend class and study, you should be fine in her class. She was very helpful and explained the material very thoroughly and clearly. She is very enthusiastic about the subject. I would highly recommend her!

She is an awesome teacher! i read all of the reviews on her prior to taking her class and let me just tell you that bio 431 is not as bad as everyone makes it seem. she?s very clear with what she wants you to know. Take good notes study a lot on your own and you will do fine in her class. The final is cumulative so retain the info you learn!!

Denise is a wonderful instructor and I would highly reccomend her. The subject is difficult and her tests are a bit harder than some others I have taken, but her lectures are crystal clear and as long as you study her notes and read the book you should do well. Take advantage of her open labs, they will help.

Truly amazing professor would highly recommend her.. the class is difficult be she makes it enjoyable

This is a pretty tough subject to learn and retain. Denise is a tough, but helpful instructor that wants her students to succeed. Be prepared to study a lot. Some students were able to get by with 5-10 hours of studying, but to really get the material more study time is often needed.

Excellent professor, very organized and personable! This class is extremely fast paced with LOTS of information to obtain! Do NOT get behind or slack at all or you will fail! If you are prepared for a challenge and ready for some hard work then I highly recommend this professor! If not, don't waste your time, or hers!

Denise KNOWS her stuff...she is funny, intelligent, and a great prof. The only downsides are that she her grading is harsh. I think because of this the class becomes more of a chore than a great learning experience Also, the material is too much for the amount of time between exams. Los Rios should divide this infomation into 3 classes, not 2.

With any A&P course you know it will be hard. If you just want an easy A, I will say that Denise is not your teacher. She knows her stuff. Take her class and put a lot of time into studying and you will actually learn the stuff. If you think you are going to slack and learn something...sorry this class is not for you. 5 exam,10 quiz, 1 comprensive

Denise is an amazing professor. She is clear and very organized. She clearly wants her students to succeed, but isn't going to just give out an 'A', so prepare to work for it, as you should in a college course. She sets you up for future success by NOT letting everyone just slide by, and does her best to make sure everyone understands the material.

Denise is an AMAZING professor. She is very passionate about anatomy and physiology and makes everything a whole lot easier to understand with her colored, detailed notes. I never read the book and did really well despite little to no studying, but don't think it's an easy grade. Form a study group to get things down.

She is passionate and knows her material. Her lectures are very organized and a definite plus but by no means is she an easy teacher. Do not miss class because this is a fast paced course. A&P is like Learning a new language so be prepared identify, memorize and apply what you learned in lecture.

I think people confuse amount of material with quality of the professor. Denise is absolutely and exquisite teacher that is passionate about her work. The criteria for this class is to learn the human body. Anyone that thinks the human body is simplist is Crazy!! Her tests are hard, but she doens't expect anything from you that she doesn't give

Denise is by far my favorite professor I've ever had. She is very passionate about A&P, her lectures are very clear and organized, and she cares about her students. Her office hours and open lab time are very helpful. Denise made a challenging subject very enjoyable and she gives great review questions before quizzes & exams. Love her!

She is honestly one of the best teachers I have ever had! Write everything she writes on the bored and STUDY/Memorize it! those are her essay questions on the exam. Lots of activities in lab to help understand material. No extra credit and no curve... I WOULD take her for 431 but she is not teaching 431 in fall

Best professor ever. Teaching is definitely her thing, which isn't the case with a lot of professors. Very organized, and can teach a very complicated subject in a way you will understand. Don't miss a beat or you'll be left behind. Lots of memorizing & understanding is key as it builds on top of each other.

I am glad I took this course with Professor Johnson (I had her for lecture only, not lab). She is energetic and friendly and always takes the time to answer student questions. She also "sprinkles" her lectures with interesting clinical relevance facts. Know her lecture notes inside and out and work on connecting the dots to do well. Good luck!

This is a very hard class, but Denise got me through it. Copy everything she writes down on the board and show up to class. All the tests and quizzes are based on her lecture notes.

Denise is the best! Her exams and quizzes are based on her lecture notes and labs. She makes the material easy to understand, but you still have to put in the work to succeed. You can probably get by without reading the book, at least sometimes. Take advantage of the open labs, office hours, and even email. She makes herself available to help you!!

The last 2 raters are smoking crack. Denise pretty much gives you everything you need to know in her lecture notes. She even writes them on the board in a very organized manner. I don't know how much easier she can make it for a content-heavy class. She's a great instructor!

Denise is an amazing instructor. She is so very passionate about A&P and wants her students to learn all there is about the human body. This class is hard, no doubt about it, but Denise gives you everything you need to do well. Its up to you to work your butt off and do well.

Best Professor hands down.

Johnson gave amazing lectures that were easy to follow. Her exams are straight from lecture. Make sure you study study study!!! Missing class is not an option as she takes attendance and you will very much fall behind. Weekly quizzes, but they are a piece of cake if you study for it over the weekend. Extra credit opportunity as well!

Denise is the most amazing, passionate professor I've ever taken! A&P is a difficult course overall, but she gives you everything you need to succeed. Her lectures are never boring, and her notes are very organized and color coded. Study from the notes and you should get an A. This class moves very fast, so make sure not to fall behind!

I originally took Prof Johnson for BIO 100 and found out how amazingly organized and caring she is. Taking her for BIO 430 as well is the best decision I could have made. I probably would not be excelling in this class with another professor. She does make you work for your grade so be ready to study but she's VERY clear about what she expects!

This class is a beast!! Very content heavy! Denise Johnson is VERY helpful. She has very organized, color-coded notes on the board. There 10 point quizzes every week, but they are a great study tool and a great way to keep things fresh for exams. She has accessible office hours whenever I needed help. Responds to emails quickly. Love her!!

Such an amazing teacher. I took Anatomy and Physiology part 1 and 2 with her (full year). She does all the heavy lifting, coordinating the lectures on the board. She literally writes out her own notes! Best part is no need to buy the txtbook because between her lectures and the lab manual you have all the information. Study hard and you will pass.

Professor Johnson is amazing! She made all the information really interesting and fun. Everything she wrote on the board was on the exam, very clear grading criteria. Work your butt off and don't overload your schedule and you'll be fine! I wish I had her for 431 too!

Took BIO 430 A&P in Fall 2018 and had a great time learning from Professor Johnson. She is very enthusiastic and makes the class entertaining while teaching the material very effectively. You will learn a lot of new and exciting information so be prepared to commit time to this class. Your effort throughout this class is the grade you will earn.

She gives an excellent lecture. There are no free points, like really, you'll work for all of them. Just because you spent three hours on a ten point homework assignment, does not mean that you're going to get ten points, she grades on correctness. Re-write your notes, I was able to get a's on lecture exams that way, Flash cards of photos for lab.

Professor Johnson (: is a great & enjoyable teacher. Her lectures are amazing, but youll have to work hard for your grade. Read the book, rewrite your notes, record the lectures & put in the effort . Bio 431 is a hard class generally, but Johnson wants to see her students succeed. Make sure youre understanding the concepts in lecture.

Prof. Johnson is an amazing professor that cares and goes out of her way to have you succeed. The only way to get anything less than an A with her is by not putting in the effort. Shes really involved in her teaching/tries to make a really hard class as easy as she can. Put in the work and youll get an A. Im passing with over 100% bc of effort!

Professor Denise has been one of my favorite professors at Sacramento City College. Anatomy and Physiology is difficult, but her lectures are clear and concise. Her notes are color coded and organized. Homework is minimal, what matters in this class is studying. She is kind, caring , and always is accessible if you need help.

Professor is challenging but fair. Lectures are very organized and thorough. Keep up with assignments and studying if science isnt your gig. Material is difficult but manageable if you keep up. Weekly homework is easy point collection, very little extra credit. Prof is very approachable and has a lot of energy. Never boring.

Very passionate and knowledgeable. Well organized. Presents information so it's easy to understand. Intense homework but in this class you have to learn a lot of information in a very short time so if you do the work you will pass. Use open Lab and office hours if extra help is needed. Grades on curve, gives some extra credit.

Great Prof! However she requires participation to the MAX! Makes you do partner projects/presentations, picks on ppl for participation, requires TONS of hw! Mind you, it's semi helpful but she loads on more than necessary for students. Was my first time ever in her class and she lectures great, is super concise but I likely wouldn't take her again.

Take her! Professor Johnson is amazing! She gives amazing lectures and is really dedicated to the students success. She responds to e-mails quickly and explains the material very well! Rewrite notes, make flashcards and use all the resources she provides. Repetition is the key to success in this class. 5 lecture and lab exams. 10 quizzes.

OMG! Such a busy semester, but so glad I took this class with her. She's so organized (takes notes with you in lecture videos). She's quick at responding to emails and is super duper nice. You definitely have to work for your grade like reeallyy work. But if you're sure of your career path then it should all be worth it. TAKE HER! Now on to 431!

Great professor. Bio 430 is a LOT of work but well worth your time and effort. Make sure you have the time to dedicate to this class. She offers many different suggestions to help you succeed. Professor Johnson is very approachable and knowledgeable. I will definitely be taking her for bio 431.

Although I did not pass, I really enjoyed the class and Professor Johnson was amazing! Be sure to devote A LOT of time to studying (2-3 hours studying for 1 hour of lecture and lab) 5 exams and 1 cumulative final. Make flash cards for everything! Professor Johnson was responsive, made lecture and lab more enjoyable, and cares for the students!

Amazing Prof. she is very organized and makes sure to break down topics to help us understand better. This class requires a dedication to get a good grade, so make you're on point with studying and not slacking off. There is a lot of work but they are very helpful with learning new material. Put in the work and you'll do great in class.

Professor Johnson isn't a difficult teacher more so this subject is just really dense and difficult itself. Its hard to find a professor that can transfer their knowledge of materials so difficult like A&P and she's able to do that to her students. Her grading is really clear, you either know it or you don't. Don't be afraid to ask her for help! :)

BIOL 430 is a very rigorous course and you have to commit fully. She tries her best to work with her students and offers many forms of resources. She obviously has to be strict with grading bc we cannot go into our fields with mistakes. I am taking her for BIOL 431 because she's so amazing. If you work hard for your grade, she will work with you.

She's not necessarily a hard teacher, I just believe that this subject is just really hard and you really need to put effort in. She wants you to know your material which is fair enough. I personally really enjoyed her and thought she was great. I wish there was no cumulative final however because if you had an A it could drop to a B from it.

This class is very homework heavy. The upside is the homework helps you study/understand and the HW points dilute bad test scores. Tests are memorization heavy. She is very clear on what you need to know. Her notes are so good you only need to use the text as a supplement. Gave a 4 because though nice she is not flexible about illness.

I am confident that this class has prepared me for the future. Lectures are straight to the point and she does the notes with you. Exams and quizzes reflect the material, so there are no surprise questions. Prof. was easy to talk to and it was evident that she cared for her students. I took this with micro and survived! Great class and professor!

Her class was an initial shock the senses. Tons of homework, regular quizzes, presentation preparation, calling on you when you don't raise your hand, tough grading, etc. was a lot to get used to- I almost dropped, but found a rythym. Her tone is iffy sometimes, but she's organized, clear and helpful/kind if you talk one on one. You'll learn a lot!

Would take again, she is an excellent and knowledgeable teacher! The material itself is challenging but Prof Johnson has great lectures where she is writing down notes of the material that are important to know. Offers many extra credit points, and there are 5 lecture and 5 lab exams with quizzes every other week.

I LOVED Professor Johnson!! She is probably the best professor I've ever had and it's super hard to find a professor who's not only knowledge about what they are teaching but can pass that knowledge to others. There is a lot of work but it's not impossible. Any student would be lucky to have her as a teacher!

Pro: Great Lectures, gives lots of resources. Cons: Material volume, test-heavy, is particular about test responses. You think you're doing enough? You're not. If this class is crucial for your medical academic career, you need to dedicate religiously for this class. I'm serious, this class gives you a taste of medical level teaching. So prepare!

She is a fantastic teacher! Bio430 is a very dense course and you NEED to put the time in if you want an A. She clearly outlines what is expected of students. I would recommend taking her course! Be prepared to study. There are quizzes almost every week, but it helps you keep up with the material, which is crucial. She gives tons of extra credit!

Professor Johnson is amazing! She cares so much about her students and their success. This is a hard class and you must prepare to study 20-30 hours per week for a good grade. The tests can be hard but they prepare you for TEAS and HESI exams. Very nice and always available to help. She gives you all the tools for you to succeed.

IMO Professor Johnson is an excellent choice for A&P (BIOL430 + BIOL431). I chose hybrid (online lecs and in-person labs). Plan to spend 15-20 hours/week minimum (Class Time, Lecs, HW, Studying). Logistics: Quiz + HW almost every week, 5 Units (10 Exams) = 2 Exams/Unit (1 Lec + 1 Lab), 1 Cumulative Final, Extra Cred Offered, Some projects

she is the best anatomy and physiology teacher ever (especially if you are going into nursing school). There are 5 lecture exams, 5 lab exams and cumulative final (replaces your lowest exam), 10 quizzes (lowest quiz dropped), hw Each unit has a set of 5 extra credit points that are very easy to get (just go office hours). She gives the best notes!

i cant stand her voice. Its almost like she likes to hear herself talk. In her prerecorded online lectures she asks us a question than gets excited with her own response. It's bothering me already. But she is detailed i appreciate that.

Great professor, has office hours is willing to help. Lectures are clear, homework not too difficult. commit time to study so you really know the information if you do you will do great.

I really like Professor Johnson and think she's a great professor overall. However, she timing quizzes and exams made me feel anxious every time. If this is your first time taking Anatomy and Physiology, I recommend taking BIO 300 first. I wish I had taken the beginner-level course first to better adapt to her teaching style.

I have taken Professor Johnson for both anatomy classes and thought she was a super involved energetic professor. A&P will be hard no matter who you take and the material actually matters so that's why I appreciate how much she makes you remember. She does have a lot of work and you NEED to be ready to study for quizzes or exams. Study groups help.

I had her for BIO430 and am going back for 431. She is REALLY test-heavy, and they are HARD, but she also has lots of opportunities for extra credit and tutoring. TBH, I barely passed, but study groups help. Also, ask questions; she'll go into depth and help.

Hardest class that I've ever taken and I have 160 units taken in Los Rios. It's biology boot camp and you will eat and sleep A&P for the duration of the semester. Don't try to take with another class @ same time. Take Biol 100 before taking the class; Watch lectures and write notes more than once; Study groups; Extra Credit; Tutoring; Do it all.