Good lectures. Show up and take notes for tests.His test are a little strangely worded because he is ESL. He can be fairly easy going and offers help to students

He is an amazing teacher. He takes time to make sure that everyone understands the material and he creates exams that test your knowledge without overwhelming or intimidating you. Highly recommended!

He is a great teacher. He has helped me become very interested in a subject I was unsure about. I would recomend him to anyone interested in science who needs a little extra help.

if you ever need help with anything, all you have to do is ask, and he will do everything he can to help you! he really cares about his students success,especially if you show him you care about his class.

Agudelo is passionate about students learning. He is an excellent enthusiasitc teacher. He tried to be very clear about information on tests so that the students were prepared to succeed. I would highly reccomend him. He is also a man who expects politeness and extends it to others.

His lectures are very clear, organized and interesting. He is very proffesional and doesn't tolarate any disturbance in the class. He is also very helful. At first, he might seem little harsh, but otherwise he is very nice. It took me couple of lectures to get used to his accent, but after that I didn't have any difficulty understanding him.

Fernando is great. Accent is hard at first but you get use to it. He is dedicated to his work, a hard worker also.. I think he is a good person, cares about student achievement.. Good Work

Fernando is so kind and helpful and a really great guy. He is always around to help after class or whenever you need him. Sometimes its hard to understand him because he is from Columbia, but he's a great guy and totally helpful. His tests are easy, just listen to the lectures and read the book. No weird questions.

Fernando is a great professor, it takes a few classes to get used to his accent, but by the end of the semester you'll love him. He is so helpful and really cares about his students and the subject. His tests are fair but you defenitly need to put in time studying and reading. I would highly recommend his class.

Passionate about the subject and VERY knowledgeable. Really cares about his students - is very helpful and encouraging. Wants everyone to learn and pass - tests are easy. Come to class and take notes and you'll be fine. Despite setting a serious tone the first few classes, he's actually very kind and personable. Will take more classes with him!

Fernando sets a no nonsense tone with slackers and class interrupters straight away. His soft tone and heavy accent takes some getting used to. After a couple of weeks you will look forward to going to his class if you are truly interested in learning the subject. He is passionate and sometimes funny. He was very inspirational .

Great teacher. Fascinating. Wants you to think critically about the subject matter. Tests are easy and always covers all test material in class. If you don't miss class you'll get an A. Just take good notes.

Class was really intersting and useful in everyday life. Accent was hard to understand at first. Comes on strong and strict at first but lightens up as the days proceed-he Doesn't like people who are late! Term paper is easy but time consuming so don't wait till the last minute.

Fernando is an excellent teacher and extremely knowledgeable. I think he is one of COM's best, highly recommend him. Very nice, too.

Very good teacher. Detail oriented

fernando is one of the most usefull resources at college of marin. his class is all about what you are willing to put into it. he has been a great mentor and is extremely usefull if you are serious. this is not easy course material. he reconizes that if you are taught specifics, you will get lost in the ocean of terms. He teaches by generalizing

Prof. Silva was great. It was really nice to learn from a professor who held a more worldly view of human nutrition than the other professors in the department. Because of his class, I made a lot of positive lifestyle changes. The assignments are fun too.

Awesome. No previous bio knowledge required: I never went to high school and I got an A. Some never bought the book and got an A. Tests from lecture. read a lot to better understand ur notes. Tests MC easy if u review notes. Sit in front b/c he speaks softly with accent. Great teacher though-if u can hear. Im going to take him for Micro.

Difficult to understand at times because of his columbian accent, but is a sweet, old guy that is willing to help you with anything as long as you show interest. He likes hard workers. Make it seem like you're an industrious, hard worker and you'll be a favorite.

Fernando, hmmmm Aside from the hard ass he seems, reading and teaching like a DICTIONARY. The guy is passionate about BIOLOGY. Jokes, fun.... NO WAY. This class is straight forward, reading, 10 pages of notes, 3 hr lecture of intense learning. Pick a different teacher, Strong accent, VERY strong and talks very quietly. I can say though, if you get

He is passionate about what he teaches. He has an accent. He is kind, and helpful if you go to him and ask him for his help. If he knows you have a problem, he will be there to help you. He is a good man. If you want an A, you have to study real well and do not miss any class. Show that you are interested and work hard- you will be his favorite.

Ethic in Science - A fun class + Easy A. There is no exame. All you need is to write 4 papers. He gives you everything you need. he does not abandon his students, but he leaves the student to do the student's work.

Slight accent, but not nearly as bad as other reviews imply. Well structured class, everything is outlined in the syllabus on the first day. Lots of notes. Lectures are interesting; material is presented clearly. No tricky surprises on exams, just concepts from the lectures. Overall excellent, much better than the other two bio profs at Marin.

He is an amazing teacher and person! He genuinely cares about his students and our understanding of the material. He has an accent but it is easy to understand him if u sit in the 1st 2 rows. Take notes during lecture... his tests are based on his lectures. They can seem hard due to the verbiage used... but they are very straightforward.Take him!

Professor Agudelo-Silva is very knowledgeable and comes to teaching with a lot of actual work experience in the field. He is very encouraging to students who show interest in the materials presented in class and will provide any assistance he can. Anyone who attends class, does the work, asks for help when needed will do fine.

Fernando is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. Take him if you have the chance!

Great professor! Show put to lecture and read the text, you'll get out of it what you put into it.

Dr. Agudelo Silva is incredible! Attendance is mandatory for success, but his lectures are well worth it. Professor is very intelligent and hilarious. Overall his class is challenging but if you apply yourself, attend class, and ask questions if you feel confused, Dr. Agudelo Silva is there to help and really wants his students to do well. :)

Fernando is strict when it comes to arriving on time and staying quite in class. His tests are very straight forward as long as you take good notes! The questions on the test comes directly from his labs and lecture, which is great. He is very helpful!! I had him for both nutrition and BIO 112B. You also get to go on field trips for BIO 112B!

I spent a great semester with Mr. Aguedelo-Silva. He is clear and if you attend the class and take notes everything is easy.

he is s great professor. HIs accent is strong but his knowledge is VAST! and he is passionate about his teaching and about ecology. HIs class is never boring and the field trips are fun

Vast knowladge makes Agudelo-Silva a valuable teacher to have. If you are willing to learn he will do whatever necessary for you to understand the concepts which are presented one simple idea at a time. His serene nature makes him an intuitive teacher and his passion for environmental science is inspiring. ENVS class an eye-opening enrichment.

I feel so blessed to have taken his class before getting into the tougher subjects of science. He is sincere , disciplined and true to his profession. He is helpful to all but goes out of his way for students who make sincere efforts to learn his subject. He is a very good teacher and a very intelligent soul!

Loved loved loved Agudelo, I took Bio 110 last semester and I still remember everything . There's a lot of material to digest and the museums observations are long and boring. He's very passionate and loves what he teaches, he wants his students to do well. If you are not into his class and start disturbing during lectures, he will let you know!

Professor Agudulo-Silva is by far the best teacher I've had here. He is always there for you and truly cares about his class, the material covered, and his students. I wish he would teach all of my classes!

Fernando is most superior teacher I have ever had. Not only does he meticulously think about his teaching styles, he approaches science in a intelligent, accurate and non biased way. I managed to learn parts of economics, teaching methods, geology, philosophy, etc from him. He changed the way I see the world and I will be forever grateful.

I think he was an amazing teacher with a passion for biology. Take notes, show him you are trying, and he will respect you! He teaches so many classes and is always there to help if you need it. One of the best!

Don't buy the textbook. He won't care if you miss class, but you'll miss everything bc it all comes from him, NO POWERPOINTS. 4 quizzes, 4 tests, 3 EASY homework assignments (one is a paper). THE ONLY TEACHER THAT GOT ME TO UNDERSTAND SCIENCE. I WISH I COULD TAKE EVERY CLASS W/ HIM. Engage w/ him and he'll love you and offer ext cred. DON'T BE LATE

I love this guy! Yes, he is a bit standoffish, but his lectures are amazing. I hear he's fine if you go to OHs, but I didn't ever need to. Super easy to take notes (no ppt). Exams straight from lecture. Don't bother buying the text.

Hands down the best teacher I've ever had. He really wants you to do well and will do everything he can to make sure you get the material while in class. If you still have trouble go to him during office hours. His class is all about the lectures, which are interesting and engaging. Would HIGHLY recommend taking the class.

What a great professor! Loves what he does, and it shows. Lectures are long and heavy, and they can jump from one concept to the next; a little disorganized. But, tests are all based on what he says and your notes --- so take notes wisely, don't skip class, and always bring your book as he uses it A LOT for reference during lecture.

Wonderful instructor. A wealth of knowledge.

Fernando is one of the best teachers I have ever had. His knowledge of all things ecology and biology makes working with him a breeze, and he takes a subject which is boring and makes it inspirational. You do need to attend class and take good notes, but his lectures are much better than the typical. His interest really rubs off on you.

I have taken 3 classes with this prof, and he is AMAZING! He could seem intimidating at first, but if you seek help from him, he opens up as a teacher and makes sure that you pass. I wish he taught all the biology classes at COM.

Fernando is the reason that I'm going into ecology, he's amazing and inspirational if you take the time to talk to him outside of class!

Knowledgable, and seems to want the class to do well, enjoy the material and be prepared for future courses, as well as use the knowledge in their daily lives. One of the best teachers at COM.

A philosopher who is both graceful and scatterbrained. Be punctual.

One of the best professors at COM. I took intro to Biology with him and I had a really good experience. He is able to summarize different ideas and concepts in a way that students can understand very well. He is also a great mentor. If you are interested in science/biology go to his office hours! He will go out of his way to help you succeed.

he's the goat

His lectures mostly cover his tests, but you will still be expected to read the textbook! Sit near the front of the class as he is very soft-spoken. Very passionate and knowledgeable of the subject, and respected because of it! If you attend the lectures and do the assigned reading, you'll pass with flying colors.

The best biology professor at COM. His love for biology is evident in his lecture style and demeanor. Lecture can be all over the place but make sure to ask questions in and outside of class if needed because he is always willing to help. Take good lecture notes and you'll be fine

The instructor that he loves teaching biology, it is worth taking a class with him.

he's the goat. tbh didn't even read the textbook...but as long as you show up to class and take some notes you'll do really well on the tests.

Professor Agudelo-Silva was one of my most favorite professors I have ever had. He is wildly passionate about what he does and he loves engaging with the class in very thought out discussions surrounding biology. He enjoys when people are vocal and ask questions. I wish I could take this class over again because he was so wonderful!

PT. 1 Professor Agudelo-Silva is amazing! Took him as my first college class and easily passed with an A and 100s on tests/ quizzes. The syllabus is very straightforward and offers extra credit on tests—all multiple choice. He's extremely kind and passionate about biology, and don't be afraid to visit him during office hours if you need help.

PT. 2 He's quiet, so make sure to sit close to the front. Take notes exactly how he words things. He makes it straightforward. I never used the textbook, so no need to buy it. No slides or online postings, so don't skip! Take his class if you want an easy A and a great professor!

Great professor! Be sure to pay attention and write notes from lectures. His tests are based on lectures and his diagrams!! If you have a hard time hearing, sit towards the front. He's a sweet man and wants you to succeed.

Mr. Agudelo-Silva is the most kind-hearted, inspirational, and dedicated professor. I was anxious about how much material would be covered in BIO110, but he made it a breeze. He is passionate about the subjects he teaches and encourages everyone to learn and to ask questions. If I could take this class every year for the rest of my life, I would.