This is a rating for her Biol 109 online class. There's a lot of work to do, but plenty of time in which to do it. She makes herself very available to help you, seems friendly and is of course knowledgable. I would recommend the online class.

Tests may have been more indepth then what she teaches, but she is a very good teacher. Really cares about her students and wants them to do well.

Jo Wu was a wonderful teacher! Yes, it was a bit difficult, but every Bio 101 course is going to be difficult; it's a lot of information! She works hard at helping her students understand the information and she gives a lot of chances for extra credit.

This class is not difficult. She is clear about what is going to be on the test, but you should pay also read the chapter. It its really not that much work FOR A 5 UNIT CLASS! Its mostly memorization, not too many hard concepts and it is NOTHING like a majors course.

I've known this professor for a long time (over 3 years) and if you pay to go to college and spend your time there, then the least you should do is put some effort into it. Dr. Wu is one of the best out there and I'm very grateful to have ever met her! Since I am a Bio major, those taking her basic bio classes are less reliable to trust!

Absolutely the most amazing science class i have taken so far. she is the nicest person ever but the material is extremely extensive and intensive. she knows how to teach it like a university professor would. she's very friendly and will help you if you aren't understanding but it is YOUR duty to study hard. she's not a hard teacher, the class itse

Dr. Wu. is a fantastic teacher. She teaches you what you need to know. Some may say her class is "hard", but if you study(you know who you are) you will be fine. She is VERY helpful, keeps grades/labs online as well. You always know what is going on in the class, and she is very informative. She's always happy and upbeat. I recommend her highly.

She is a nice lady. lectures are clear. She does not make the class hard cell bio is just hard. There is alot of reading, alot of memorizing. She expects you to know stuff in great detail (you'll have to know it well to pass her tests)

She is a great bio teacher. If you pay attention she has funny little side jokes witch makes both lecture and lab go by faster. She is great!!

Had her for an online course. Very helpful, offered extra help when I didnt do that well on a quiz. Just make sure you do your quizzes and discussions and at least some of the reading and you should be fine.

I'm only a highschool junior and this was my first college class ever--I LOVED Dr. Wu. She's helpful, funny, sweet, and really wants to help. Only like 4 people got an A (I was one of them) but that's just because people are damn lazy; her tests are not hard at all if you do some STUDYING. I hope other profs are as amazing as Dr. Wu :)

warning: the powerpoint is not the study guide. the quizzes are so try to write down the questions! and do the extra credit you'll need it to pass.

Professor Wu is great! But you really have to study the lectures, presentations and book to pass this class. The Professor is very helpful and answers questions promptly. She's even available for questions via AIM once a week. Take Professor Wu's class, you won't regret it.

Nice an really helpful teacher. The tests are hard, but it's worth her hard work of teaching. U can learn alot from this course even u r not in biology major.I like her. it's a recommnended class ^^

nice and helpful teacher. tests are hard if u dont spend any time to study at all, otherwise , it's fine. recommend to take her class, it's a good class to attend.

dr. wu is a great teacher but can be boring. her lectures are on powerpoints and has quizzes after lectures. must purchase a clicker to take exams and quizzes. hardly use book. four difficult exams and one optional final. lab was in fact better than lecture. lab is a major impact on your grade. if you do bad in lecture but great in lab, youll pass

You have to go over her lectures and the text book if you want to get As from tests. She is a good teacher who helps stuents to build a good foundation of biology before you go into harder bio classes.

I took this class online, and I found it to be a pleasure. Everything is very organized, and there is plenty of time to get everything done. The quizzes are great opportunities for points. You can take them twice, and there are more quizzes than you need per unit, so take them all! Tests consist of recycled quiz questions. Some extra credit.

Great teacher. Easy class. Highly recommend.

Dr. Wu was the nicest teacher i have ever met...everytime i went to her office hours, she helped me out and went over all the questions i had in details which helped me out a lot..i would highly recommend her because her teaching is amazing...she is VERY organized, NICE, and a sweet lady..she really cares about her students :)

Dr. Wu is an amazing professor. Her tests are a bit hard-but that's because you have to THINK and study, it's not a cake walk but you learn a lot. It's a great class, the lectures make it seem as if the tests are going to be hard, but they aren't so it's up to the student to apply themselves and actually study on their own. :)

Dr. Wu genuinely cares about her students and providing them with practical, hands-on experience. Instructions and due dates can be vague at times, but she is extremely organized and more than happy to answer your questions, so don't be afraid to ask for help or clarification. Extra credit is available, and various low quiz scores are dropped.

Dr. Wu knows whats up when it comes to life. Her class is pretty straight forward, pay attention in class and do your lab reports and you'll be good.

a good teacher, very much willing to help. her tests are tricky, however bearable, even if you don't study much. not that hard to get an A. makes you love the subject that she is teaching. but I hated the clickers system, for my own reasons, of course

Great teacher. She takes the time to make sure you understand the material. Very helpful, organized and nice.

If you dont pass thats your fault! she prepares you for what you need to know for test and her office hours are for you to attend if you need any help. Great teacher and cares about her students!

Really nice teacher. A lot of work but she makes it fun (crossword puzzles). Open book online tests were easy. Lots of quizzes but not hard at all. If you read and know the material you will be fine. She's a really helpful teacher. She's quick at replying to emails and you can always get ahold of her. Also, she's quick to help anyone.

Wu is an awesome 101 teacher. she is really fun and makes the class interesting. the labs are also good. you need to study for the tests, but they are relatively easy if you know your stuff, the txt book helps and so does the study sessions. she keeps it interesting...

Professor Wu isn't easy, but isn't hard either. You will pass, if you try your best and ask for help when needed. I didn't do so well on my first exam, but she offers enough study sessions...that will help out alot! Take her class, and work for your grade. It feels great passing.

She is a great teacher! She is willing to go above and beyond in helping her students. This class is not easy!! Hardly any hw, exams are fairly easy, but the work load calls for a lot of time and effort. I felt like I learned a lot in her class!

Took her online Genetics class this semester and found it to be very informative. The class is pretty self-paced with deadlines for each unit, but she was available if you needed help via email and study sessions. Drops 5(?) lowest quizzes and gives many options for activities you can get credit for.

Unless you're a genius, take someone else. Tests are hard and tricky. Keys to tests had error every time. But she's really helpful and will answer all the questions you have on lectures.

I would recommend this professor to anyone. Yes, her class is very challenging and she expects a lot from you, but you'll learn a lot and will prepare you for grad school / admission tests (DAT, PCAT, MCAT). She really knows her stuff and will be available to help you. She will ask you questions during lecture to make sure you understand her.

You have to keep up on the work. As a warning to the online classes. When she puts up the sylubus, dont follow it. Make sure you look at the site weekly for the work. She adds assignments and doesnt tell you.

Theres a recurring disadvantage in taking Wu, which I learned the hard way after taking 272&276. Her definition of challenging you is NOT teaching the material at the level she will test you on. Example: Bio 276 Lab Exam has question on DNA standard curves, plotting the curve, yet we NEVER once plotted curves in the 16 weeks of lab. RIDICULOUS.

Professor Jo Wu is awesome! although I received a C in her class, she is willing to help. She tries to help struggling students and gives opportunities for us to do well. I recommend taking her for Bio 272. Since it's cell bio the class itself is difficult. But she teaches the application of it to our world. The tests are hard but doable. Take her!

Believe it or not, I learned a lot in this class. It was difficult because the class was completely online so you have to be diligent with setting aside time for work. Nevertheless, all the quizzes and tests are straightforward. She's extremely good with responding to emails and texts which definitely helps when taking an online course.

Attendance is not mandatory but HIGHLY recommended. Her exams are about 95% straight from her lecture and about 5% applications. If you listen to her during class and avidly participate when she asks questions, you should be fine. You don't really need the book unless you want to clarify something for yourself. She's super helpful & competent.

Ths class was a bit hard for me to keep up with because it's online. Besides that, everything was very straight-forward. I missed a deadline for an exam & was able to make it up with the proctored cumulative exam. This was a lot more difficult than taking an online exam, but I received a C, and an overall B in this class. So, I am very thankful.

Very unorganized. She's a good teacher and a nice person but she is inconsistent. She will completely change the class structure as the semester goes-- VERY FRUSTRATING. Lectures are good but you MUST read. She will test on things that were not covered in class but were in the book. Also she changes the book she pulls from without mention.

This is a difficult online class. The text is not very clear or succinct. The one closed-book mid term is killer. If you're careful, you can do well on the rest of the online exams without memorizing too much. Try to plan out your 4 projects early in the semester so they don't haunt you. I did most of them in the last week but I got full credit.

Amazing woman. I took her about 2 years ago (can't believe it) and she is just awesome. I'm currently at a UC and I consistently think back to how helpful she was and how important this class was. You will continue to use the stuff in this class for years! She is so helpful and cares so much. She will push you to work harder and grow as a student.

Genetics and Biotech taught by Dr. Wu is interesting and pretty easy. There is a lot of busy work with quizzes and puzzles but it's not too bad. Online class but two exams are in person on campus. Dr. Wu is usually responsive via email, but the class is pretty self explanatory. Would take her again.

Dr. Wu was accessible to her students even though this course was online. I needed help a few times to fully understand some tough concepts and she made herself available even though she was busy teaching multiple classes. Understandably difficult because I took it in the summer but as long as you read and do the quizzes, you will be fine.

Honestly, VERY fair class. Dr. Wu is willing to help her students and if you put in the work, an A is doable. She prepares you for EVERY exam. Record her lectures, make sure you understand pathways and concepts the way SHE teaches it. She provides so many EC opportunities and gives lots of extra sources + advice. LOVED her.

Genetics is a tough subject so as an online course, it's even tougher without someone teaching it. However, Professor Wu was really accessible and very knowledgeable and helpful. Lots of quizzes online; two exams in person and two online. Extra credit available too. It would help if you have a general biology course completed first. Good luck!

Dr. Wu is very knowledgeable and respected - great to learn from. It's clear she really wants students to succeed - extra credit, loaning out textbooks, available outside of class, etc. Class has quizzes, three unit exams, and one optional final (replace lower exam grade). She's pleasant but her exams are tough. Work hard but I do recommend her!

Dr Wu was a awesome professor. She is there for us students and will help you out if you want to put the work in. Lectures were long but no homework except the study guide which will help you do well on exams. Great intro biology course.

Took her a while ago for Cell and Molecular Bio. Overall it was a good class. The labs where intresting, one of the best labs I've done so far. She is a good teacher and really cares about her students and her subject. Studying her powerpoints and reading the text helped me do well in her class.

I think Wu is a very knowledgeable and good professor overall. Most of her quizzes are online. She has lots of contacts within UCI, so take advantage of that. 4 midterms, drops 1. However, she is somewhat disorganized with labs as she just sends you an email they day before class letting you know there will be a lab. Very flexible with due dates.

Dr. Wu is fantastic. She works very hard for her students and department. Sometimes she seems to be all over the place but she's actually on top of things. Her lectures are clear. She calls on all of her students. This helps us get comfortable with talking about the material and helps her know what we need help with. she also has study sessions.

Dr. Wu is the best professor! She gives you everything you need to get an A. If you want an A, complete each assignment and study well for her exams. When you study for the exams, do not read the book. Record her lectures and go through each lecture again, take notes again and go through them and the ppt x3. Have all study guide qs down really well

I was a little hesitant on taking Dr. Wu for BIO 272 based on her mixed reviews. I ended up enrolling based on the time convenience. She tries to help her students and calls on students during class to try and keep everyone engaged and gives you the opportunity to pass if you do not know the answer. She gives hints to her essay questions in class.