You earn what you work for. Exams are take home exams that really make you understand the hows and whys organism function the way they do. If you have a question in any part of the material you can email her she responds faster than my friends usually do. Professor Garner really knows the material she is covering. The material is hard itself

You should ONLY take this 1 class if you want to do well. Yes, it is a lot of work but it's Microbiology. I only took 2 classes this time & I wish I had only focused on this class. Quizzes and tests are online & fair but difficult none the less. Typically I am an A student & right now I have a B. Be prepared to WORK-fair though.

I took this class last semester and again this semester. I defiantly recommend this class the layout of the class has improved to help students learn. Chapter tests and unit tests are all online, yes it is a challenging class and a lot of work but if you are expecting nursing to be easy you have to rethink your schooling choices!

She has improved a lot. I am in her class this semester and feel it is easier than physiology-definitely take her. She has a great teaching method and you really learn a lot!

Dr. Garner is an excellent instructor. I had an honest fear of microbiology and have really come to like the content and retained most of the information. This is all due to the teaching style Dr. Garner uses. This course is tough, however, all information for lecture and lab is laid out for you via D2L, and allows you to be prepared prior to class

Dr. Garner is a really good teacher. The comments from previous students had me a little worried but she was a great teacher. She's very passionate about the subject and makes it very interesting. I think her way of issuing tests was the most efficient than anything else.

very tough! you must attend class and you must put in the time and effort. very time consuming so be organized. very kind and helpful instructor. high expectations.

Her communication through D2L about course material is excellent & ahead of time. Homework is easy, relevant to class information & very helpful to pass tests. For every classchapter she prepares & gives set of notes with most importan info + she offers workshops prior to every test to review the content of it; therefore, there is no way to fail

Enthusiastic, Fun, and so difficult. Her test are only easy is you really study. Overall, I loved her. She made my 8am class bearable and I dig her notes. Just expect an expensive textbook and lots of trick questions on tests.

Class is a TON of work but it is microbiology. It is a hard subject but definitely do-able if you have the time to put into it. Tests are short answer, diagram, and flow-chart making so you REALLY need to know the material to do well. D2L is used heavily but the online resources are good. She is willing to help if you are willing to ask.

Dr. Garner is a very good teacher that will make your experience memorable. She is in no way easy, but she is very fair. She will work with you and help you in any way, but it's all up to you. I work a full time job and I have a family which makes it difficult and tough. I only passed because she is a remarkable and self sacrificing teacher.

Very knowledgeable. ApproachableAccessible. Helpful. Kind. EnthusiasticPassionate. Participation matters. Tests focus on concepts & application of material covered, but know proper terms. Tests: short answer with DiagramsTablesComparison Charts. Utilize text, study guide, lec. notes & PPT slides. Lab takes good time management and prep work.

Professor Garner's class was one of my most dreaded this last semester. She was filled with such enthusiasm and her genuine desire for you to learn and understand the fun world of Microbiology. Her grading can be tough you do need to study and go to class but I did get caught up in wanting to know and understand more of this subject.

Great teacher who truly cares for her students and knows what she is talking about! She relates a lot of the material to stories that help you obtain information. Just show up, take good notes and pay attention. I got a C because I slakced towards the end but I def could've gotten an A if I just studied for ALL exams.

Jennifer Garner is one of the best professors at Ventura College. I took her for microbiology, it is a very challenging class but she makes it fun and interesting. The tests are challenging but study and you WILL be fine. She tests you on what you know. Also, be sure to take notes! Study the lecture notes, and read the textbook! Great class!

If you're going into the medical field this professor will definitely prepare you.

Absolutely recommend her. She gives you everything you need to succeed in her class and does a great job connecting it to nursing via case studies. I really enjoyed her class. Go to lecture! Practically everything you need for every exam is straight forward from her lecture and her awesome video lectures also help a lot!

This professor is AMAZING, and the only reason you wouldn't do well in her class, is because you don't put in the time. Her lectures are awesome, and she has no problem explaining if you don't understand. Attending class is a MUST. I wish there were more teachers out there like her.

You have to make sure to read. She requires a lot of thinking. Tests are open questions not multiple choice. Requires online feedback of topics she posts. Labs are time sensitive so make sure to prepare ahead of time and know what you are doing. You have an unknown organism report. Get to work and ask help if you need it. Lecture doesn't cover all.

Microbiology with Garner is not hard at all, but you do have to put in work! Her tests are fill in the blank, drawing pictures, scenarios, PICTURES... you actually have to know the subject to pass her tests. I failed 3 exams, but I still passed the class with a B!!! She offers a lot of extra credit... to pass just watch her lecture videos!!!

Professor Garner is passionate about science and teaching. She is tough but she is always available to help or answer any questions. Watch her lecture videos on Canvas, read the chapters, pay attention in class and prepare in advance. Doing well in this class is completely up to you! She gives you many opportunities to receive extra credit, too!

Micro is difficult and everyone knows that. So do your self a favor and take Dr. Garner! Her exams are short answer, diagrams and concept maps. Sounds scary at first, but guess what, you actually learn your material and remember it!! She wants her students to learn the subject. Watch her videos on canvas, they help a lot and do her objectives.

At first, I was intimidated by the free response test however they allow you to demonstrate your knowledge & understanding of the topics. She provides you with all the tools needed to succeed & understand microbiology. Shes available during office hours & offers other resources for extra help (e.g. tutorial videos). Im so glad I took her class!

I was fearful that Micro was going to be an extremely tough class, but it became my strongest science class, due to Dr. Garner's teaching style. If you truly invest in her way of learning, an A is very attainable. You have to invest time and energy, but she will always be open with her very reasonable expectations. Honestly, a wonderful professor!

If you don't open ur mind to her style of teaching this class will be extremely difficult but if you put in the work from DAY ONE it will be an easy A There are lecture videos online, reading guides to follow the book, and her tests are not multiple choice. You have to draw concept maps connecting the 2-3 chapters which helps full grasp the ideas

Best teacher ever. She designed the course very effectively!!! Watch her videos and take good notes and draw everything from her videos. Read the text. Her videos help by answering ch. exams so take good notes! Don't depend on anyone. She easy! Very easy tracer and a good person. I learned so much from her and she so inspirational!

Very unique class/professor. I struggled a bit but still managed to get an A. Definitely study a lot, she does a great job of providing the means to do so, I wish I took better advantage of that. She's very enthusiastic (which helped make the morning a little more bearable), eccentric, surprisingly religious (lol) but still very open-minded & kind.

She is very passionate about the subject which is cool. Also very knowledgeable so you can trust what she's teaching. Has a unique teaching style and is actually a really great teacher. Her class is definitely challenging, but I would 110% recommend taking it in the summer time - from what I've heard, it is infinitely easier!

Professor Garner is super smart. She is passionate about Micro and wants you to learn the big idea! Garner's lab, however, in my opinion, had overly stringent grading criteria. The lab practical exams are worth too many points and are extremely nerve inducing. Make sure you know how to use your microscope. WATCH HER VIDEOS AND DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.

If you're planning on going into a health-related field, this is the class for you. This is a very tough class, but it prepares you well for what you'll experience in grad school. Her exams are challenging, but they're only worth about 30% of your grade and there are tons of easy ways to boost your grade. Put in the effort, and you'll succeed.

This is the last science course for my major and I was expecting it to be hard, but Garner makes the class easy. Don't get me wrong the class itself is a bit difficult, but she provides chapter videos to help you understand the ch and she also provides tutorial lab videos. Her class is taught using real world situations with case studies.

THE MOST CARING PROFESSOR. You'll learn in this class! It is all about group activity and in class discussion. This isn't your typical class because she brings in real life situations which is great because this is one of last science I need to enter my nursing program. She has PROFESSIONAL tutorial videos for lecture & lab! So HELPFUL!

This class has lots of chapter quizzes and tests to work for your grade. By using all the resources she provides it shouldnt be hard to pass the class. Watch the tutorial videos and take lots of notes. THEY HELP. Create informative notes, collaborate, and prepare for exams and chapter quizzes. Stay on top of the work and earn every point you can.

Professor Garner is an awesome instructor. General Microbiology is a challenging course simply due to the subject matter, but she designs the course to make comprehension and success as obtainable as possible. Just like any upper division science course, you must study and do the work. I thoroughly enjoyed her class.

She was VERY strict but very knowledgeable and nice. She did group quizzes which really helped understand the material and I'm not the one to like interacting with others but it was enjoyable. Not too much homework at all just the right amount to learn your stuff. I loved how well structured her class was!

Please remember that this is an upper level science class and your ticket into many competitive programs; this is NOT an easy class but, that has nothing to do with Dr Garner! She is more than fair and you will get out the effort you put in. She truly cares about her students. You MUST read the book and show up to lecture.

Microbiology is a hard class. Even though it is online it makes it harder because its self taught. You basically have to read the book and she has recorded lectures but they don't really go into detail. Labs are even harder at home. Exams are study cases and apply in real life type of scenarios. Every point counts! so study and don't procrastinate.

SO MANY ASSIGNMENTS. This class is very time consuming especially with how many assignments she gives. It can easily get very overwhelming but an A is definitely feasible. She's very friendly and approachable. She frequently has office hours for questions. She knows her way around zoom. There are recorded lectures. No proctorio. Some extra credit.

This class is tough, but you just have to put the work in and you'll be fine. Getting an A isn't that hard, just make sure to submit ALL assignments before the due date. She gives out extra credit for taking notes on the book and the practice chapter quizzes are SUPER helpful. Zoom was optional and posted lecture videos tells you what to focus on.

Professor Gardner replies to your email fast. Her lectures are long but very interesting. A lot of reading and homework, but she grades fairly. I took her for the summer; we had two exams, four discussion boards with replies, and four quizzes per week, and I got a B+. As long as you do your homework, you will passshe cares about her students.

I took microbiology over the summer and it was not easy. . The things we learn in this class are detrimental to our success in medical fields and I feel more prepared. She is very clear in grading and offers extra credit so that helps a lot. It is easy to get an A as long as you read the material, follow her chapter outlines, and watch the lectures

Easy A

Was a little skeptical about taking this class with all the bad reviews, but ended up taking 6 week summer class. Take her! Its doable. Sometimes she does talk a lot and has many group discussions in her Zoom meetings. Just have to make sure you do your assignments and you should be good. No proctored tests.

As a professors she is great and kind, but the class is difficult. For tests, you only get 45 minutes for free response questions. Its a very time consuming class, but if you put in the work you can easily pass it. She provides a lot of help if you are struggling and will help you reach your goals. Shes amazing, just be prepared to work!

This class is SO much work. Get ready to spend AT LEAST 10+ hours per week on this class. The material is not that difficult to understand and the tests are very straight forward. However, having a different lab every single week gets to be way too much with all of the lecture. But, an A is very doable if you stay on top of the assignments.

For a micro class, this was extremely doable and straightforward. Watch the lecture videos and print your notes. The test consist of two questions and you must explain each answer including the wrong ones. Stay on top of the work because there are assignments every week but they are not hard. She's extremely nice and doesnt grade hard. Love jen.

I took her online summer 6week it wasnt hard you just have to stay on top of assignments. Unit exams every week and labs. Mandatory zoom. Drops lowest exam grade. Extra credit. Exams are your own knowledge. Answers emails very quickly. Purchase a lab kit which is around $300 has everything u need and the college lets you borrow a microscope

Professor Garner is an absolute gem! The work is heavy but manageable. This class is unlike any other and will definitely have you thinking critically. The first module will be different, considering she has a different way of conducting her class. Professor Garner is genuinely a great professor and is very understanding. Take her class if you can!