4.3

Janine Kido

Biology - Mt. San Antonio College

4.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
72%
Would Retake
144
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

72%

Would Retake

144

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What Students Say

Easily one of the best professors

BIOL21 - 5.0 rating

There's very little homework, and very little reading

BIO20 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

53%

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Reviews (144)
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BIO20
Dec 20, 2003

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BIO20
Nov 30, 2004

very cool and is easy if you take notes at all.

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BIO1
May 5, 2004

easy class, go to class and take notes and study them. You don't even need to buy the book

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BIOLOGY1
Dec 1, 2004

Very fun, cool teacher. All her quizes and exams are solemnly based on her notes. Study them and pay attention in class and your most likely to succeed.

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BIO20
Dec 22, 2004

GOOD TEACHER! I HAVE LEARNED A NEW STUDY TECHNIQUE BY TAKING HER CLASS. I HAVE GOTTEN A GRADE THAT WAS ON THE EDGE OF AN A....BUT SHE STILL GAVE ME AN A. EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION! SHE COMPREHENDS WHAT HER STUDENTS ARE THINKING, WHAT WE NEED AND WHAT WE ARE DOING! RECOMMEND!

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BIO1
Jan 10, 2005

Easy!!! All you need to do is study the notes, which she does power point so u dont really have to pay attention. I could have got an A but I slacked off alot in Lab. No hmwk, only current events.

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BIOL1
May 19, 2005

Very nice lady. Hands out notes. Tests are relatively easy. Requires a little bit of studying though. Very possible to get an A although most people in the class tend to get B's and C's for some reason. She's also very organized as well as a cute.

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BIOLOGY1
Mar 20, 2005

Ms. Kido has made Biology interesting for me.

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MARINEBIO
Jun 1, 2005

Easy in taking the class, but impossible to get an A unless you're a student who has taken the class already and failed the first time (like someone in my class- the only A). Plan on getting a B or a C if you take her and actually study.

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BIO1
Jun 3, 2005

Awesome teacher! Very nice person. she provides handouts for note taking and her whole lesson is powerpoint. don't even need the book!!

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BIOLOGY
Aug 10, 2005

SHE'S VERY COOL N NICE N EASY!!! TAKE HER CLASS!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

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BIO1
Dec 9, 2005

What a great instructor for a change. She really works hard helping students pass the class. Easy to talk to. Always there to answer questions. Never makes you feel like you are bothering her when asking questions. Will keep explaining until you get it. Study the notes in the handouts and you will get an A. Her Lab's are really fun.

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MARINEBIO
Dec 2, 2005

Her class is very easy. It's mostly taking notes off of a powerpoint. You mainly have to study right before each test. Her class consists of about 5 exams, a field trip, a powerpoint presentation, and a final. Most of which is very easy but it is understandible why people fail. However she's willing to help you via email or in her office.

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BIO1
Dec 15, 2005

power pts r in hand outs but u hav 2 ryt a few notes in it. very easy teacher n i wasnt 2 fond of bio. i've learnd a lot even w/o readn da book. i just used da book 4 figures. everythn on da test is on da hand out. really recommend her 4 bio.

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BIO1
Dec 9, 2005

She is awesome. Everything is in the notes that she gives you on powerpoint. She loves when you ask questions. Her tests are way easy. She drops your lowest score on tests and quizzes. She is super nice and really easy to get along with. I totally recommend her.

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BIO1
Dec 16, 2005

She is a very nice person. She uses powerpoints for her lectures and passes out handouts that you write notes on as you follow along with her lectures. everything on the handouts is on the test and she gives you studyguides for the test. i never used the book. i highly recomend taking her.

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BIO20
Dec 17, 2005

her lectures are presented by clear powerpoints. she is very organized! exams are all base on lectures! so u juz need to drop notes! very very easy!!! nice teacher!

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BIO1
Feb 9, 2006

Power points, daily! Lecture is sooo boring. Lab will fly by because there is so much to do. Tests are EASY due to the small study guides she gives.

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BIO1
May 14, 2006

Very good teacher. Exams come straight from powerpoint. Dont really need book, but it does help. Very nice, she makes bio very intresting, fun lab too, daily quizes in lab, eye ball, frog.. cool class shes the best!

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BIO1L
Jun 9, 2006

I highly recommend Kido for BIO. Before I took this class I did not like Bio very much. But Kido makes it REALLY interesting and fun. She is VERY helpful to her students, will answer any questions (even if there dumb questions), she responds emails quickly, VERY nice, shes young so shes fun! She has study guides for her test, lectures from...

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BIOL20
Jul 14, 2006

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BIOL1
Aug 11, 2006

You will be lucky if you can make it into one of her classes. She makes everything soooo easy to understand. Just make sure you are there for lab because those points add up. Also make sure you study for the quizzes because those are easy points. The tests are right out of the outlines she passes out. She is ready to answer any question you have.

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BIO1
Aug 11, 2006

I took this teacher in summer school very intense, very fair enjoyed the class everything is to be studied on the outline she gives and watch a lot of videos I strongly suggest her I had fun in this in class ..

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BIOL1
Dec 18, 2006

Very good teacher. Easy class and you still learn. All you do is copy notes onto the outline she provides and study. Test and quizzes are easy. An easy A.

3.0
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BIOL20
Mar 25, 2007

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BIOL1
Feb 21, 2007

Great teacher and a fun class. pay attention durring class and study for the test and its an easy grade too bad i didnt do that myself.

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BIO1
Jun 21, 2007

she is not helpful at all. worst prof in college, my worst experience in mt.sac college. She is completely useless. Ask her question. she said look in book or you should know. Do not take her.

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BIO1
Jun 26, 2007

She is completely strictly and not helpful. Stuudent get problems with grade or question. she doesn't care. That's SuX. Do Not Take Her.

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BIO20
Jun 27, 2007

She seriously wasn't that bad at all. I hate Biology in general, but her class was interesting...sometimes. Kind of boring. She uses powerpoint when she lectures. Gives out outlines so it's not too hard to follow with the class. Tests are from the notes basically. I got a C, could've done better. Just procrastinated a lot :)

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BIO20
Aug 5, 2007

did not think she was a very good teacher. she often would refuse to answer rational questions even if asked during break; while for some reason all too willing to laugh and be responsive to a blabbermouth student who asked absurd questions and made silly little comments throughout the whole class period. teacher seemed unpassionate.

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BIOLOBIO1
Aug 10, 2007

DO Not take Her. She is completely not helpful. Hard and make u stupid.

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BIOL1
Dec 17, 2007

I don't see what the others are whining about. She was a pretty good teacher. There is a lot of info to remember, and you actually need to pay attention and study. If you not, then this class may be a bit hard. She gives you packets for lecture. Use the essay part as your study guide, and you should be fine. Got a B with half the effort needed.

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BIO21
Nov 24, 2008

janine for lab was an oeasy class, i really liked it, its just that the pacticums are hard if you DONT study. so STUDY and you'll do good, class is easy.

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BIOL1
Dec 4, 2008

She is such a great professor! She practically gives you everything you need for the tests. She is incredibly helpful and willing to work things out for you. She seriously dumbs down bio so that non-biol major like myself can understand and PASS! She has such a cute personality and always enthusiastic! You have to take her!

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BIO1
Jan 26, 2009

She's a great teacher and is always willing to help out. If you look over the study guide and read the notes you will ace the test. Her notes are clear and simple to read as well. AWESOME!!!

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BIOL1
Apr 24, 2009

Awesome teacher, helps out a lot, and lectures are interesting.

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FISH20
Sep 25, 2009

she is awesme. i recommend her to everyone. marine biology is by far one of the most interesting classes i have ever taken.

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BIO21
Dec 9, 2009

Janine is so Awesome! I loved her class! She was very helpful in lab. The field trips were fun and it is mandatory to attend the field trips in order to pass the class. She is very laid back and a very cool person. I highly recommend her for lecture and lab.

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BIO1
Dec 21, 2009

Great Biology professor. She makes Bio fun and worth learning. I learned a lot and I would recommend her to anyone that has to take Bio.

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BIOL1
Feb 17, 2010

Had her for General Bio. Her lectures are all PP, and all very clear. She has a cute voice sometimes and shes a kind of a cutie! No HW, hands out fill-in packets that go along lecture. Exams are all on the packet, so you have all the answers! Text book not needed. Pay attention to lecture and just study the answers to the essay questions.Fun n easy

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BIO1
May 3, 2010

i think she writes many of her reviews because she is not very clear and her class is not very easy. she has her favorites so if you are one of them, then you will be ok. she is a very had grader and her tests are hard... be aware!!

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BIOL20
Jul 17, 2010

Loved her class. She has a really sweet voice. Marine bio is fun. Janine gives you an outline which will prepare you for her exams. You go over the outline in class during lecture, but you are expected to do some of the work yourself at home. It is important because you have a quiz every monday. Study hard, because you will be going over a lot.

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BIOL20
Sep 18, 2010

She is very clear about what will be on her tests and quizzes. All students receive a copy of the notes with fill in the blanks and a copy of the essay questions that will on the exam. there are a few projects over the semester that are designed to bring up your grade.

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BIO1
Sep 25, 2010

Recommended. She gives you copies of the lectures so you can take notes and have the slides in front of you. Makes the class interesting and she's really nice. Textbook use is minimal. Most info on lecture notes.

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BIO21
Nov 24, 2010

I loved this class! I actually decided to major in marine biology while taking this class. The practicums and quizzes are not too bad as long as you complete the lab manual... and be sure to use her power points on her website they were so helpful!

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BIO1
Dec 6, 2010

Great teacher! i learned a lot from her. she gives a lot of facts and class is super easy. i took her for lab and loved it. she has quizzes every lab, i recommend you go

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BIO1
Dec 9, 2010

Kido is a good teacher and class is pretty simple. Students are given a lecture outline on all chapters and exams come directly from outlines. Just study and you should do fine.

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BIOL1
Dec 16, 2010

I recommend this professor to everyone. She gives out study guides that you fill out in class, and everything you need to know is on the notes. She explains everything clearly, and she is super friendly. The tests and quizzes are really easy as long as you pay attention during lectures you'll be fine. (:

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BIO1
Dec 19, 2010

The best bio 1 teacher hands down. You will learn in this class for sure. Great professor.

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BIO1
Jan 20, 2011

Super sweet teacher! I took her for bio lab and learned a lot. If you go to class it's an easy A

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BIO1
Jan 25, 2011

Bio is hard so studying is a must. She's very helpful. Has 4 exams, drops the lowest, quiz every lab and drops the 2 lowest for that.

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BIO1
Jan 25, 2011

Probably the best teacher I've taken at Sac so far. Super clear lectures, prints out notes for you with the exception of a few parts which you fill in, but this helps to make you pay attention. Honestly can't get more simple then this. Quizzes every other lecture class, lab quiz every lab. Gives study guide for exams which make it easy to study.

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BIO22
Mar 5, 2011

Kido is a great professor! She explains clearly and gives plenty of handouts to do! The reading and material is very detailed! Not a hard class but not too easy either. Make sure you put the time in reading and lectures! Take her if you want to learn but slackers are a no no in this class!

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BIO1
May 16, 2011

Professor Kido is the best! She's so nice, funny and helpful. I had her for lab. She has the best labs planned out. I honestly feel better after her labs because it made the lectures make more sense. You don't have to buy anything but the workbook for lab.

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BIO1
May 16, 2011

Professor Kido is the best! She's so nice, funny and helpful. I had her for lab. She has the best labs planned out. I honestly feel better after her labs because it made the lectures make more sense. You don't have to buy anything but the workbook for lab. Her name is Janine Kido. Not Janie.

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BIOL1
Jun 9, 2011

Out of 30 or so Professors I had at MtSAC, Kido was one of the best. She handles her classes like a good prof. should! Take her sections of classes you need and you'll agree. Tip: Know all the possible essay questions for exams well because the ones that aren't picked are often divided up in the multiple choice Q's.

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BIOL20
May 18, 2011

Awesome teacher! If you're interested in taking Marine Bio, take her! She is very helpful with everything and not to mention extremely nice. Everything you go over in class is on the exam. Never wanted to miss a class so I didn't because I enjoyed learning everything she taught.

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BIO1
Jun 19, 2011

vERY EASY CLASS. the test is exactly the same as the study guide. know the possible essay questions to ace the exam. very nice n helpful n east. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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BIO20
Jun 24, 2011

TEST ARE HARD BUT YOU NEED TO DO GOOD ON THE TEST TO PASS THE CLASS. NOTE ARE GIVEN OUT IN A PACKET PER TEST. QUIZS EVERY FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK. NEED TO STUDY HARD. NEED TO GIVE ONE PRESENTATION. (THIS CLASS IS BETTER THEN TAKING BIO 1)

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BIO1
Jun 24, 2011

Wow she is probably the best professor I have had at Mt.Sac. This class requires alot of studying to get an A. In my class there were only about 5 A's out of about 30 students, not to mention all of those that drop the class. However, if your determined to get an A you will. She made me enjoy bio so much that I'm changing my major lol. Recommended!

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BIOL1
Jul 9, 2011

Janine was a great biology teacher. I enjoyed being in her class so much I switched my major to biology. The tests are not hard if you pay attention and follow the study guides she gives you at the beginning of each section. She is very helpful and clearly loves her job.

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BIOL1
Dec 14, 2011

She is a great teacher! Very helpful and sweet! If you need to take a science class, I DEFINITELY recommend her.

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BIO1
Dec 16, 2011

Janine is my favorite professor. She made bio interesting and easy to understand. She gives a packet and a study guide of essay questions for the test. If you study the essay questions you will do fine on the test. I thought bio was going to be the hardest subject last semester but it ended up being the easiest. Take her, highly recommended.

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BIOL21
Dec 19, 2011

Took her for Marine Bio lab. Way easier than her lecture. All field trips are mandatory but fun! She explains everything VERY well and is willing to help with anything. I recommend taking her!!

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BIOL21
Jan 12, 2012

Prof is very nice and informative. As long as you can remember the terms and actually make an effort to learn from the labs, should be an easy A. Weekly quizzes, lab reports, & practicums make up grade. If you have trouble remembering things you might need to put in more study time. Nothing was difficult, all stuff you go over in the lab. No final

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BIOL1
Jan 23, 2012

I HIGHLY recommend taking this class taught by Janine. She explains things very clearly and really seems to care about her students. She gives a study packet and essay questions for each exam. As long as you come to class, do the readings, and review the study packet you will succeed in this class.

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BIO20
Jun 14, 2012

She is one of my favorite professors that I've ever taken in Mt.Sac. She gives out study guides for each exam and quizzes are given weekly. I would not recommend this class if you can't arrive on time (8am). Lateness will greatly hurt your quiz results which ultimately hurts your final grade. Overall, she is quite easy as long as you study!

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BIO1
Jun 15, 2012

I had a great experience with Janine. She's very clear, helpful and interesting. Uses a lot of visuals such as movies and videos to help us learn. Quizzes every Tuesday, 3 current event assignments plus one extra credit. I would HIGHLY recommend taking her.

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BIO1
Jul 24, 2012

Biology is a tough subject, but she makes it as simple as she can, she breaks things down for you making it easier to understand. Her class was hard but i really enjoyed it. I learned alot i think shes a great professor :)

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BIOLBIO1
Jul 25, 2012

Really good teacher, gives out essay guidelines for every test, only had to study the essay guidelines to really get good grades. attendance is mandatory, quizzes usually on first day of week unless there is a test. Short videos are pretty interesting too.

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BIO1
Dec 23, 2012

She has the most structured and organized course I've ever seen! She provides very useful study outlines and videos. She makes biology easy and interesting, so you actually learn more when compared to the harder bio professors. One of my most favorite professors ever.

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BIO1
Jul 14, 2013

Easiest professor ever! Not only does she PRINT everything out for you, you do the notes to your tests alongside her when she is lecturing by powerpoint. Seriously spoon fed the content... I opened the book once for the finals. Got a B in the class and I didn't take one of the tests!

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BIO21
Nov 4, 2013

Janine so far is the best teacher ive had here at Mt sac! she is very outgoing and helpful in any way! It a lot to learn but as long as you study and show up to class you will be fine. I would definetly recommend this class to anyone!

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BIO1
Dec 12, 2013

Lectures are engaging and labs were fun! I've never enjoyed bio this much until now. She makes the material easy to understand, and she tells you exactly what you need for the exams. Just read the outlines she gives you and you'll be set. I literally earned an A+ in the class ;]

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BIO21
Grade: B+
Jan 20, 2014

Class is very straightforward and the professor is nice. You will need to bring your lab manual to class. Lots of field trips (4-5 I think). Tests are exactly what you learned in lab no surprises. As long as you do your lab reports and show up to class you will get at least a B.

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BIOL1
Mar 21, 2014

hands down the most organized, helpful, and spoiling professor I have in MT. Sac!! gotta say.. WELL DONE Professor Kido!

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BIOL1
Jun 19, 2014

Awesome teacher! Very organized and helpful. Gives out outlines and hints whats going to be the quizzes and tests :)

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BIO1
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2015

Clear chapter outines that you have to fill out along with the powerpoint in class. 3-4 one page reports on the topic of your choice, you can also do one at the end of the semester for extra credit. Exams are multiple choice from study guides, 23 essay questions. Overall this is an easy class just pay attention and study the material she gives you

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BIO20
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2015

Mrs. Kido was one of the best teachers I have ever taken at Mtsac. She gives study guides and provides outline of the tests. Her tests are easy if you study them. There are weekly quizzes, which can really affect your grade if you don't study for them. Show up to class, study her notes, and you will easily pass.

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BIO1
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2015

Inspiring and helpful! Best professor ever! Her outlines are perfect and so organized! You'll know exactly what to study and makes it so that you want to learn! She provides an online site with all the material and extra links which are so helpful. Via online site, gives weekly update on your grade, so you know exactly where you stand at all times!

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BIO1
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2015

Professor Kido rocks! The lectures are not too bad. She gives you copies of the outline and study guides for each exam and even the final! She's super approachable and is great at explaining the topics that are covered in class. If you read the assigned chapters and study her outlines it's a guaranteed A.

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BIO21
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2015

very detailed of what she wants in reports and essay questions. She hands out outlines that are mirror imaged to the exam. few short readings you have to look for answers in the book, but she makes the environment and atmosphere very welcoming.

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BIO1
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

Professor Kido is an awesome professor! You can tell she really loves what she does and is great at teaching the course. She gets students very interested in the subject, and she provides a great learning environment for her students. She is very well organized, and we were always on schedule. If you really want to learn biology then take her.

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BIO1
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2015

My favorite professor to date. Easy to understand lectures and provides notes as well as study guides. There is no such thing as a stupid in her class. She's super nice and helpful. There are quizzes every week and every lab, only 10-15 pts nothing hard. If you are going to take Bio1 or Marine Bio (bio20) she is professor to take.

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BIO1
Grade: B+
Jan 14, 2016

Janine is the absolute professor I have had. She is there when ever you need her. Her lectures were amazing, always came out of her class eager to tell people what I have learned. If you take her, do not miss her lectures or labs because we cover quite a lot of information. Good luck!

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BIO1L
Grade: A
May 6, 2016

Janine is aweosme. She has a real passion for science and she makes it evident. You'll take a quiz every week in lecture as well as lab. Tests aren't too bad if you study. One thing, though, is you pretty much read half of the course out of the book or watch videos online. Pretty interesting stuff, though. If you're taking Bio1, take it with her.

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BIO20
Grade: A
May 11, 2016

I have always hated Bio, but this class was interesting and Kido made it so easy to understand. Barely any hw, easy quiz every week, tests aren't bad she tells you everything that on them. Show up, pay attention, and you'll get an A. She's really caring and good at helping you understand the material.

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BIO1
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Kiddo is an amazing person and great prof. Her class was well organized and conducive to learning. She goes above and beyond and provides every possible avenue for success. I was very successful in her class, but that is not to say it was easy, it wasn't. Gives study guides for all exams :-) and drops lowest quiz & exam scores. BOL: funnie17

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BIO1
Grade: B
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

She was great. She gives packets and make things simple for you to understand. Lab was fun with her as well. Test were all multiple choice with a few essay questions. She gives you essay(about 4)questions before tests so you can find the answers. Just memorize and study them.

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BIOL21
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

Easily one of the best professors. Always helpful with print outs, just do the work (which there isnt much of) and show up. Going on the field trips with her basically lands you an A on the reports since she explains everything. She also drops lowest quiz and test score.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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BIO1
Grade: B
Jun 18, 2017
Would take again

A lecture/lab quiz every week for easy points on what we covered in class the previous day. Attendance is IMPORTANT if you plan on being absent you can make up the lab on another day with her class or another professor. she is highly organized and gives a powerpoint handout. the book is necessary. she gives accurate study guides. good for DSPS.

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BIO1
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kido is AMAZING! She really gives you everything you need to pass the class with an A. 4 Exams but she gives you a study guide for each one. Really approachable if you need help. I really enjoyed her lectures and she made the labs easy. Highly Recommend!!!!

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BIO1
Grade: B+
Jul 12, 2017
Would take again

JANINE WAS A GREAT PROFESSOR. I TOOK HER OVER SPRING 2016 FOR LECTURE AND LAB, AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS KEEP UP. EVEN THOUGH I BARELY WENT TO LECTURE ( BECAUSE I WOULD GET MY NOTES DONE AHEAD OF TIME) SHE DIDN'T BASE MY GRADE OFF OF THAT. I GREATLY APPRECIATE HER, AND DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HER. ITS BIO DON'T EXPECT AN EASY A. WORK FOR IT!

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BIO20
Aug 31, 2017
Would take again

I took her marine lecture class in Spring. It was hard at the beginning but it will eventually get easier. She prepares worksheets which some will be covered in class and some you have to do it on your own. The exams and final are based on the worksheets she gives us. Basically you will get an A if you go to class, do homework, and study.

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BIOL21
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Kido was a great choice for my lab credit! I took her for lab only and it was easy and fun. Memorize all the taxonomy (which isnt a lot)&youll pass. She provides practice quizzes on her website and updates your grade there. She drops the lowest quiz, out of 10 quizzes. You get 4 exams. The labs are so much and easy,&you interact with new people.

TEST HEAVY
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Would take again
5.0
3.0
BIO20
Jun 6, 2018
Would take again

Janine is wonderful! Class is always engaging and interesting, and her lectures are clear and detailed, easy to understand. She gives outlines to fill out while going through lecture, which makes it easy to study. There's very little homework, and very little reading. There are lots of videos to watch outside of class, but they aren't very long

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL1
Grade: B+
Jul 5, 2018
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. TAKE HER!!! I WAS ALWAYS AFRAID OF TAKING SCIENCE CLASSES BECAUSE MY ENGLISH ITS NOT THAT WELL. BUT HER PASSION TO TEACH WAS INSPIRATIONAL TO ME. AND ALWAYS MADE ME WANT TO GO HOME AND READ, STUDY AND WANTING TO KNOW MORE. NOW, AM NOT ONLY BLESS BY HAVING HER AS A PROFESSOR, BUT GOT THE CONFIDENCE I DID NOT HAD WITH MY ENGLISH.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: B
Jul 7, 2018
Would take again

Great professor! She prints out the lecture for you which is very straightforward. Every lecture there are quizzes and the day of lab. Study guides are given except on the lab final. If you want an A be sure to study the printed lecture notes 3 weeks beforehand and know the packet inside and out. And she drops the lowest quiz!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
BIO21BIO20
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Professor kido is the best marine biology professor ever!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BIOL20
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Excessive amount of work and information to be memorized

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BIO20
Grade: B
Jun 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

VERY tough grader! Gives an OVER abundance of work with high expectations of students knowing info thats only introduced not actually taught. Expects students to learn too much on there own unfamiliar info instead of teaching it!!! Isnt consistent with teaching structure leads to bad learning foundation for students.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BIO20
Jun 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Made an already difficult class more complicated. Introduces material instead of teaching it. Skips over material. Much of the work as she states is for students to learn on their own. Endless amount of long videos to watch on top of double sided thick exam packets to go through. Quizzes every week. Avoid. Study bio with someone more accommodating

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: B+
Sep 23, 2019
Would take again

Professor Kido is by far my most favorite professor I had at Mt. Sac and I'm not a science major! She's really caring and understands things happen outside of life that we can't control. Her lectures are incredibly clear and she has a lot of supporting files/slides on powerpoint that can help you get that A+! I didn't get an A+ due to my work ethic

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
BIO1
Sep 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Was really excited to take this class but have been seriously disappointed. Her teaching structure is all over the place. You are required to do a lot of learning materials on your own. Lab and lectures quizzes every week. She does give an out line and essay questions outline to study before hand but over all she is hard to follow.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
BIO20
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2019
Would take again

-PROS: clear notes, good lectures, extra credit, exams quizzes come DIRECTLY from notes, easy to approach, nonmandatory attendence -CONS: hw, HAVE to study, quiz every week (easy tho) -TIPS: An easy A if you study and do EVERYTHING she tells you to do (vids, notes, lectures), its hard to hate her since shes extremely nice and approachable

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
BIO20
Grade: B-
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Although her lectures are detailed , her tests tend to be very hard .She expects you to memorize around 10-17 essay questions depending on which test you are taking and she will have four on the test and can choose to write out three of them so you pretty much have ti memorize all 17 because you do not know which ones will be on the test.

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
BIO1
Grade: B+
Jun 15, 2020
Would take again

Biology is not my major, but Janine made it fun. I'm glad I took her this semester. The outbreak made it easier for online assignments.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
BIO1
Jun 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Unorganized lectures. Lots of videos and links you need to watch for each lecture.

Get ready to read
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Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2020
Would take again

Great teacher! Lots of homework and quizzes but it is a higher level class so that should be expected. Definitely incorporates lots of different aspects of learning to appeal to everyone. Very clear and detailed on what she expects. One of the best.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
BIO1
Sep 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Was really nice but she has lots of lectures to watch and the quizzes and exams are timed so there is no time to even read the question. Very tough class. Would not recommend, especially if you are taking other classes.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
BIO1
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2020
Would take again

Lots of work! Make sure to watch lecture videos, read lab information beforehand, and do both the study guide and outline (2 things yes). But this is all made up for with a thorough study guide, and extra credit on quizzes and tests. She'll answer all questions and is very very carrying!! I promise you input output in this class. Don't slack ��

Lecture heavy
Caring
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5.0
3.0
BIO1
Jun 23, 2021
Would take again

I took Mrs Kido online, made me feel like i was in high school again. She gives you detailed study guides /outlines, you watch recorded lecture videos and a few assignment videos and she gives you a week to complete it. She will work with you no matter what! Labs were not hard, just etime consuming. Take her if you have the chance! Easiest A .

5.0
2.0
BIO1
Jul 30, 2021
Would take again

Very great Professor!! She gives you everything you need to pass and understand course material. Work load may be considered Alot but it is very do able. Study guides were so helpful for exam/quizzes, labs are fun and make it easy to understand concepts with groups. She is very caring & wants you to learn/pass. Take her 100% recommend!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIOL21
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

I took professor Kido for BIOL 21 and loved her so much! She was very easy to understand and her lectures were easy to follow. She gives quizzes in each class! She gave exams called practicals where you're tested on lab skills and material, and she posts a study guide that has the same exact questions on the exams. Prepare to go on field trips!

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
BIO21
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2022
Would take again

This was by far my favorite class. Professor Kido was amazing! Her lectures were very informative and the labs were fun. She is very clear on what she expects you to know and helps you every step of the way. If you show up and apply yourself there is no excuse not to pass. She even helped with questions from my lecture class with another professor.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO20
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2022
Would take again

Professor Kido was such an amazing professor! If I can take her class again I would in a heart beat. You definitely need to put in work, study and participate in discussion boards. She gives you study guides with vital information that will be on quizzes and exams. Ask questions, work hard and be a diligent student.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2022
Would take again

If I could take Professor Kido again, I definitely would! She's such a great biology teacher who teaches in a way everyone can understand and is always there if you need extra help. The workload is very manageable and easy if you watch the lectures.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
MARINEBIO
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Professor Kido is awesome, and with her passion to teach, she is very engaging in her lectures. Field trips are fun and the labs are made easy for you to understand. Answers questions, gives extra credit, and works with you but you have to make an effort. Attendance is mandatory. take the class you'll love it

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
3.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2023

shes very sweet, but girl nobody has time to watch 3 hour worth of lecture videos NO SHADE

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: A
May 31, 2023
Would take again

Professor Kido is one of the best instructors I ever met. Usually, I wouldn't say I like to make comments, she offers lots of extra credits. Professor Kido made this class even more interesting. 4 tests and a final test. Quiz weekly. The assignments and course content were manageable. I would recommend you take her class, you will not regret it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: A+
Aug 29, 2023
Would take again

I love Professor Kido! She is the sweetest professor and truly cares about her students. Her lectures were clear and easy to follow. She also provides outlines and study guides that make doing her exams easy. I am not a science major and dreaded taking bio, but this was my favorite class. Attend her office hours, and you will do great! TAKE HER!!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Online Savvy
2.0
3.0
BIO20
Grade: B
Oct 4, 2023

She's a very nice lady but she doesn't allow you to view what you missed on tests and quizzes which is freakin annoying because you don't know what material you're not studying correctly. It's a general ed class bro relax

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
BIOL1
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

She's such a sweet professor! Really cares about her students. Always offered extra credit and drops the lowest exam and quiz for both the lab and lecture portion and also dropped the lowest lab score.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
BIO20
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2023

Honestly if your not majoring in Marine biology you're going to hate this class. I absolutely hate this class because of the amount of lectures, assignments, and projects there are. You get quizzes weekly and after you're finished with them, she doesn't even allow you to view what you missed. I HATE THIS CLASS

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIOL1
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kido is a very sweet and easy to understand! Her lecture videos can be a bit lengthy but as long as you keep up with outlines and study guides (optional) you will do great on tests. Quizzes based off previous labs/lectures, so just make sure you know whats going on in class and finish the lab packets. Lots of extra credit opportunities!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2024
Would take again

She is awesome. Very informative lecture and lab. She is so sweet and works with you. Participation definitely matters in lab which should be expected as it is all group work. Lab quizzes are easy and all based on the activity you did the previous week. Take this professor!

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Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
BIO1L
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

Taking this class for Fall 2024. Currently, I am enjoying it so much. It is literally impossible to fail. She's very understanding. Labs are fun/interesting! Lecture videos can get pretty long, but are doable. Quiz each week, but not that hard. Study, do the work, participate, and you'll be great. Would definitely take this professor again!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
BIO1
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2024

Kido genuinely does not want to help her students & couldn't care less honestly. I had a family emergency and she said no to a 2 day extension for an assignment because I had to leave the state immediately and wasn't able to finish the assignment. She also didn't care to help or even offer to help explain any of the work I was having trouble with.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kido is a fantastic instructor who makes the material engaging and manageable. She provides helpful study guides and resources like Unstuck study that make prep easy. The workload is reasonable, and she's always willing to lend a hand. Definitely take this class!

1.0
4.0
BIO20
Jan 13, 2025

The workload is crazy; there are so many video assignments, and each of them takes at least 20 minutes to complete. Also plus her lectures; each lectures are 30 mins at least. Discussion every week and it takes a lot of time too.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO20
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2025
Would take again

75% lecture 25% watching videos but dub lowk felt like i was bingewatching the entire course. did not study, thing was open note didnt even need my notes literally just yapped abt stuff in discussion boards. lowk learned so much without even meaning to. if u did not get A skill issue idk what to tell u i mean look how im typing this review.

5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: A+
Mar 7, 2025
Would take again

The best professor I have had in college. Her passion for teaching and biology really shows and makes you grow to have a love for biology even if you didn't think you would. Study guides are amazing. Do the work and you will have a great time in this class and learn a lot before you even know it!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1
Grade: C
May 22, 2025

She is scary women dont take her class unless you want to have mental breakdowns everyday

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
BIO1L
Grade: A
May 23, 2025
Would take again

Took hybrid class. Attending Lab is mandatory for grades, but all quizzes and tests are easy! She gives open-note online tests and helpful material for in class labs. Easy class and easy to understand

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2025
Would take again

really understanding and caring professor! she provides ALL of the exam answers in the lectures, but the lectures + connected videos can be very lengthy! also its important to attend class + not be late bc there are quizzes at the beginning of every lecture!

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
BIO1
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

I think she writes her own reviews so just beware of that. Would not take again

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO1
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kido was a really great professor for my bio 1 class. There was plenty of extra credit and you were given a week to do all of your work. As long as you study and watch the lecture videos (because I took the hybrid class), you will get your A. I would definitely recommend taking this class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
BIO1
Grade: C
Jun 13, 2025

She's very strict on the tests you got to actually study hours and her lecture videos are very long prepare to spend 4 hours a week just watching her lecture with responding to the lecture packet from 5 total exams and a quiz every week aside from her labs and quizzes she makes you complete in class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
BIO1
Grade: C-
Jun 13, 2025

Don't be deceived by her good reviews, ended up having to spend a lot of time into this class. She expects you to watch all her hours long lecture videos to pass exams. There is a discussion on each exam week. Exams are very challenging.. She expects direct wording from her videos or you fail. Do not recommend if you have other classes.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: A+
Jun 14, 2025
Would take again

Easily my favorite class in the Spring semester. Honestly, this is one of the easiest science class + lab and Kido literally made that way with her exam outlines. It's not hard to watch the videos (I used x2 speed) and writing them down on the outline and the labs were pretty fun and helps understand what is going on in lecture.

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: A+
Jun 17, 2025
Would take again

Hybrid class, almost impossible not to get an A(unless if you miss alot or dont follow her lecture videos). Some ppl got caught using AI for lecture exams and got zeros,so beware. Trust me, this is THE PROFESSOR to get for a manageable GE bio course, jus do the work(provides resources to help u). Final prof rating 9.5/10, final class rating 10/10

Group projects
Caring
1.0
4.0
BIO1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 17, 2025

This woman needs to chill. Gen ed class acting as if we training for the military. Unfortunately, with how stressing this class was, it triggered something in me and I had to go see a therapist.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
BIO20
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

Professor Kido is very kind, I took her online marine bio lecture course. Everything is super stright forward her outlines are allowed to be used on exams im also taking lab for marine bio at the same time and it can be a little much for certain lectures but as long as you take your time and fill out your outlines correctly you will do great.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
BIO1
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Kido is honestly one of the best professors I've had. She's super kind, funny, and makes lectures interesting. The hybrid format was very manageable with weekly lecture videos and short lab and lecture quizzes. Everything was fair, and if you stay on track it's hard not to get an A. I'd take her again without hesitation.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
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