Hes very nice, and very helpful. I dont really enjoy the material, but thats ok

Nice guy, but goes through the material too quickly.

goes too quickly over somethings but over all he's a good teacher

Makes the lecture interesting with sarcasm and humor..but exams are sooooo hard!

The class was pretty easy if you showed up. It seems tough to do bad in it

he goes a little quickly, but he makes the class really interesting.

not bad; study and you'll do fine, go to class too

Colores is a nice guy. Yes, he does move a little fast and I did not like the format of his tests...kinda tricky multiple choice questions. But Microbio is a fun, interesting course...take it!

Easy class if you go, lab is fun and easy, prof wastes time, but material is not hard

Good teacher. BIO 208 isn't as hard as it sounds. He is very nice, class isn't that fun, but you learn most of the stuff in that class by either reading or in the lab.

I dont know what everyone is talking about. He's a great teacher, his tests are pretty easy, and his notes are very structured. If you're a real dumbass, then yeah it might be hard, but besides that, this class is EASY and FUN!!! Pretty easy to get an A

Easiest bio class you will ever have. If you think this is a hard class, then you shouldn't be in a major that requires it! Nice guy too.

Great teacher. Somewhat hard class. Very organized: Uses powerpoint, notes are posted on the web, very structured. Many extra credit opportunities, and fun labs. Overall great teacher!

Colores is a great professor. The tests are easy and require minimal studying. He is very organized and very helpful.

Such an easy class! Almost all review from Bio101. Awesome guy too. Labs are so much fun and notes are so structured. Tests are easy if you study. Duh! Take him!!

easy easy class, extra credit everywhere, good guy easy A for someone who is dedicated and doesnt slack

The labs are interesting and lectures you just have to take notes. The tests however are a different story. They are much more difficult than the material that he teaches you in class. It is possible to get good grades, you just have to expect more work for them.

Good guy. Easy class, just take notes in lecture. Offers extra credit EVERYWHERE. Show up for lab and you can't go wrong.

This guy is an alright teacher who gives lots of extra credit chances. The class is alright but the tests are hard. It is not a very hard class but you have to put forth a good amount of time for it

Dr. Colores gives some extra credit and if you go to class, the tests come directly from the notes. This class is only easy if you take time and effort into learning the material. The lab is awesome if you have Erica, dont be afraid to ask questions!

Best lecture I've had yet... Lab is easy... Tests are difficult since he asks very specific questions... But good class overall.

Good prof, explains things well and tries to keep things interesting. Lab's easy and helps you learn the material, the tests are from the notes and lab. Can get up to 20 pts. extra credit in the class.

Hes a very good teacher. Very clear and very precise. If you study his notes you are guranteed to get a A.

He's a good prof. in that he gives extra credit and is pretty nice to be around. But, his lectures are pretty boring. Lab is pretty easy and it boosts everyone's grades. His notes are a little skimpy so make sure to read and re-read the book - that's how I got an A.

Offers plenty of extra credit. Lab is super easy and boosts your grade a ton. Gives practice exams. Nice guy. Enjoys teaching micro.

I love Dr. Colores. He offers links to practice tests and answers to questions on line. He uses both notes to lecture and power points to make it interesting. It is a difficult class, but he helps a lot and makes it so worth it!

Dr. Colores was a decent professor with a good teaching style. However, it felt like he was covering too much material in a short period of time so it made studying for exams really stressful. I didn't really have a problem with him otherwise, and I'd assume that he'd be better in a class that was more specialized to what he does.

Very easy class. Go to class, take good notes and it's a walk in the park. He's very approachable and even if you do bad in the lecture, the super easy lab will save your grade. He gives practice tests and assigns only the book problems that will be related to what's on the test. I would recommend him to anyone taking Micro. Very Good Prof.!!!

Colores is the man. People are hating cuz they study for a test the night before and wonder why the average is a failing grade. I got 102% on his first exam because he is a good teacher who tells you what you need to know. He's also really cool and funny. I'd laugh too if someone asked for an addendum on an easy test. Take him.

Good guy. If you go to class, take notes, and take the time to get in some good studying for exams you will do fine. He does offer many extra credit opportunities. I would recommend taking him.

Colores did a good job explaining the material and giving great notes and what he expected out of us on the exams. Just go to class and take the notes, study the study guides come exam time, and you'll be looking at an A. I look forward to taking more classes with him as a prof.

Very easy professor. I had him for bio 110 and 208 and he was great for both. Provided a ton of E.C. for micro and the lab is super easy so it will boost your grade dramatically.

Very different in micro than with this class. Exams were much more difficult with little to no multiple choice. But not a hard class. One group presentation that was pretty easy was also required.

Did a good job. Just pay attention in lecture and you'll do fine.

Your grade in lecture depends a lot on your ability to apply the concepts. I loved this class and Colores is a really funny guy. If you truly understand the concepts you should be good. I finished with A's on all of his his exams so they aren't impossible

Professor Colores is very funny, so lectures aren't too hard to pay attention during. Labs are pretty easy, and enjoyable. I learned a lot from this class.

Colores is easy to understand and helpful if you have questions over the material. The class grade is completely based on test scores. However, if you read the material in the book you should be fine. He is a very nice guy and the tests are not too bad if you come to lecture and read the material.

It's microbiology people it's hard! Exams are based on lab mostly but you have to go to lecture. His exams also follow his notes. Read the book it'll help. He gives prettty good study guides. Its hard but lab saves you. I'd recommend.

He was a pretty cool guy, funny and very approachable. Lab was always interesting and got out early quite a bit. Lecture was boring sometimes, exams were hit or miss.

Great teacher, some of the exams can be a bit difficult if you miss class, but if you pay attention its fairly easy to get an A/B

I really like Dr. Colores he knows what he's talking about and very approachable after class. He's a little funny, but he is very passionate about what he does.

Need to go to class. 20 points of extra credit given. Literally memorize the notes and you will get at least a B. Readtake notes for labs because they will show up on the exams as well. Colores is super friendly and willing to help if you just ask. Just don't wait until the night before to study and you should get at least a B.

He puts questions on exams that require you to actually think about microbiology instead of just regurgitating information that you memorized. Read the book! He teaches you the general idea of the topic in class. You then need to read about it in depth in the book if you want to get an A. Class is challenging but not impossible.

Colores is a great guy. I love his lectures and he is very passionate and educated in micro and really willing to help you. His exams are pretty brutal, though. Even after each lecture and outlining all the readings its still really difficult material to understand. The lab really helps. No homework assignments. Some extra credit.

I loved this professor! If you take the time to learn the material (even though it may be boring) then you will do great. Lab is very fun, and isn't a drag to go to twice a week. Study for exams, and I suggest to read the book. He gives great notes, so try to write them all down. Overall, I would definitely take him again.

Dr. Colores is a very good professor. He makes you work for your grade, but offers a ton of extra credit. The material is difficult, but Dr. Colores makes it easier. He makes a hard course very manageable. Notes are organized and easy to follow. It's definitely possible to get an A.

The lab is easy, I had over 100% by the end of the semester. The class is hard-I found it very hard. I finished .8% from a B-, giving me my first C+ at CMU. Disappointing, but if you put in the time and effort to study for his exams I am sure you will do fine.

Dr. Colores is a little awkward, but most scientist are. He explains things so well and is really nice! I went to his office hours and he made a whole study sheet for me to practice with. The classes he teaches can be challenging but he makes them easier and enjoyable.

Dr. Colores is a great guy who is very willing to help you if you ask. His exams are not multiple choice so you have to study pretty hard. The exams are mostly based off the notes and the in class assignments. The notes he gives don't go into great detail, so the textbook will be very helpful while studying. There a group presentation also.

I really enjoyed Colores, but I also just really enjoyed the subject (Bio of bacteria). Colores is a good professor who gives lectures that are pretty straight forward. His tests weren't bad, but there were definitely some tough questions that you don't expect to be on the tests. Don't miss out on easy group homework points. Colores loves blue.

Dr. Colores is a really nice guy and a good professor. It is a little bit more difficult to teach with an active learning approach, but he is very accessible outside of class and is willing to help and explain things to you better than he could in class. Would definitely recommend!

If you do the readings, homework, and in-class activities, then you'll do well in the class, but make sure to keep up on them. He doesn't do much in-class teaching of new concepts so make sure to do the readings or you'll be confused.

Dr. Colores is one of my favorite professors here at CMU. He is caring, funny, and very helpful when trying to learn the material. He is very good at explaining difficult concepts. He taught the lab as well since it was a small class which really made lab doable. Highly recommend the professor and the class. Great lecture and lab.

Dr. Colores is a nice teacher, but I found his class difficult. Most of the class time is spent doing in-class quizzes/ group worksheets. The exams cover a lot of material and are hard. This class challenged me and is not an easy A. The exams are lockdown browser, but multiple choice. Overall, he is a good professor teaching a difficult class.

I love Dr. Colores. He teaches difficult material really well. That said, the exams were often difficult and didn't reflect what was on the study guide. I would highly recommend re-visiting past assignments. He also gave us an exam the week before giving us a cumulative final. I also like that it was a small class, so he taught the lab as well.

Dr. Colores has a quiz at the beginning of class, they are usually easy as long as you take notes over the reading. His exams are tough, but generally, they aren't terrible as long as you give yourself time to study. There is a lot of self-teaching, but I found it handy to watch videos or look at images to get a good concept of the material.

Dr. Colores is literally awesome. He is so funny and really cares about his students. As long as you try, you will succeed in this class. I normally would dread lab but he made it so much fun.

Dr. Colores' class is challenging, but engaging. The active learning format means you'll need to put in the work, but Unstuck ai and study groups can be helpful. Exams are tough, so don't underestimate the material.