Jose is a wonderful teacher, caring on all levels. He is willing to take the time to help you understand the content and WANTS you to succeed. Yes, he does talk fast but if you're in tune with the material, it shouldn't be a problem. Teaches to main concepts. I did use the textbook heavily and class attendance is highly encouraged.

Great teacher. Sometimes a bit hard to understand his accent, but if you raise your hand and ask him to repeat something you shouldn't have a problem. His tests are a bit vague, it is hard to understand what he is asking; however I have done well in his class and so can you.

Although everyone complains that Jose is a hard teacher to understand and that his tests are too hard, Jose is the best Biology teacher I have met at western. He actually cares about his students and will do anything to help them if they approach them. He is wonderful and passionate about the subject.

Highly recommend taking 205 with him. People seem to not like him because his tests were "hard", but if you study the material, pay attention in class, and ASK QUESTIONS when you're not clear on things, he will help you out. He actually cares that we learn the material, so don't complain when you EARN a bad grade on a test.

Had Jose for 205 and 206. You will never have a better prof that wants and will do anything to help you! Jose is totally willing to meet with you anytime to explain everything and he wants and expects you to be involved. Jose is great and he spends the time to know every person in his class, he is always in his office, go and talk to him!

Jose is great. Don't be intimidated. Go to his office hours, he loves it when you come and its very helpful! Spend the majority of your time examining lecture. PRINT OUT his lecture notes! I learned a lot. Make sure to be absolutely specific on exams, he will mark down for any incorrect wording.

He's a smart guy and knows his stuff. His accent is just something you have to get used to and it's honestly not that bad. However, he is rude to some students which can be quite annoying since he does create some drama in the class. Tests are fairly difficult but I would probably recommend taking Jose over any other 205 prof. Do well in the lab!

This guy knows his stuff, and is passionate about biology. He challenges you because he wants you to really learn. Tests are hard, but then again so is the subject. I would recommend him, but be ready to work hard.

Jose is a passionate and helpful professor. I had him for two classes - some of the hardest classes I've taken, but that is not all his fault. He knows his stuff and REALLY wants students to ask questions - so ASK. It helps make the class interactive and fun. Great professor - so wish he taught the bio class I'm taking now!

He's honestly not bad. He is a really nice guy. Although he can be intimidating in lectures, if you ever have questions regarding the material, go to his office hours. He loves it when you visit him and he will help clarify things. Tests are fairly hard but with some studying, you can definitely get a B. I wouldnt mind taking another class with him

Jose is nice! He can be frustrating and unclear at times but most of the learning in my opinion is done in office hours when you can ask him questions. Way more helpful here than in lectures since he speeds through lots of things in lecture. Tests were difficult but do-able. I wouldn't mind taking another class with Jose. He's a cool guy.

Jose is not for everyone. He sees cell biology as his bible, and it needs to respected, hence the "yelling". But it is true. Science isn't simple yes or no, everything has meaning and connection. If you can respect it and honestly have passion for biology you will enjoy him. With that being said HIS TESTS ARE HARD. MAP CONCEPTS ARE EVERYTHING.

He is intimidating at first, especially if you read the reviews on here, but after a week or so I started to really like his class. Tests are specific but I heard the same for other bio 206 professors. He makes sure you pay attention in class which helps out in the long run for the exams. Really likes it when students participate. Very funny too

Everyone always says Jose is terrible, but he's really not that bad. If you go to lecture, read what he says to read, and study the study guides, you will do fine. He's awesome to talk to in office hours! He's really a good guy and once you get past the accent his lectures are fairly easy to understand.

Jose's reputation is worse than it should be. Yes his exams are incredibly hard, but so are other profs' in the bio dept. In my experience, if you put in the effort he will go above and beyond to help you. He is enthusiastic about teaching and he knows his stuff. Go to office hrs and ask questions in class. Not for everyone, but he is a great prof.

Definitely not an easy class by any means, but if you show up to every class, look at his slideshows, and go over the study guides, his tests really aren't that hard.

Jose is a great professor as long as you also put in the effort for this class. If you go into office hours, participate in lecture, and ask a lot of questions, Jose will help you get the best grade possible. Participation is a must to do well in this class.

His lectures are incredibly information heavy, and the sentiment that his quizzes/exams are tough and full of errors is true. I will say this: if you go into his office hours and talk to him, he will go above and beyond to help you with any problems. He is by no means the best professor, but outside of scheduled lecture time he's a real cool guy.

You have to be willing to pay attention and engage in the conversation during class. Lectures go pretty fast and he doesn't come back to stuff. However, Jose is interested in helping his students succeed and is very helpful in office hours. Not an easy class, but learned a lot.

Jose is really funny and tries to make class interesting. Sometimes things are a little confusing and he doesn't like saying things twice, so it's really important to come to class and pay attention. Not an easy class, but will be worth your time.

Dr. Jose is a really good person. He wants his students to succeed and is willing to work with you. On the other hand, Dr. Jose is a very demanding professor. His exams are mostly always multiple choice and typically have two questions in each question and it seems live several right answers. His tests are tough. Expect 55-70% average. No curves.

I believe that Jose is such an amazing teacher. I had an immensely hard quarter but he helped through it every step of the way. Yes the class was hard but the content is just hard, you can't make it easy. If you have an difficulties of understanding the material he is more than willing to even talk to you out of his office hours.

José is so deeply passionate about biology and his role as a liaison of the immense amount of knowledge he has to offer. This being said, Bio 205 is a tough class, and he doesn't go easy. Tests are rough stuff but his weekly group assignments help prepare you for them.

Jose brought good energy every morning to our 8 AM class. He has passion for what he teaches, rock solid lectures, enthusiastic in answering questions and will not allow you to sleep through his class

I have taken a lot of STEM courses and Dr. Serrano rgoes at the typical pace of an upper level science class but tests at the lower level with just multiple choice and a couple short answers. No papers required but it is exam heavy. He expects that you have read the text BEFORE class but so do a lot of science professors. Funny in office hours.

I was scared going into his class based on reviews I had read but he really wasnt bad. I am a stem major so this class was just as difficult as some others. Jose may be difficult to understand sometimes and expects a lot from students and challenges you well. His exams arent too bad as long as you study the lecture goals and slides.

I took Jose for 205 and 206. I will say he has a very difficult class, but he also puts a lot of effort and energy to engage with the students! If you have time outside of class definitely go to his office hours, he gives a lot of expansive knowledge on the topics your learning and is great for clarifying information. Tests are difficult(take notes

I took Dr Jose for Bio 205 (in person) AND Bio 206 (online)- 2 quarters in a row. Both were my hardest classes. The only grades he puts in are tests, quizzes and the lab. You are expected to read the slides before class and the textbook at some point. His lectures + personality make the class worth it! Tests are HARD. Don't expect easy A's. 3.8/5

The material is in depth so the exams are too, make sure you study and attend lectures. He also recognizes hard work, so make sure you put in the effort!

Having taken some classes from Jose, he is a really awesome, caring professor and possibly the smartest person I have ever met. Keeping this in mind, do NOT take his classes if you are looking to cruise by. The larger the class size, the worse he is as a professor, but that just means he's AMAZING during office hours. Seriously don't be intimidated

I loved bio 206 and 348 with Jose. His class is hard work, but I've learned so much. The tests can be confusing, but to me it's worth it. No easy A's, but Jose (though he seems intimidating) is super kind and helpful, especially if you ask questions/go to office hours. Don't be afraid to take class with him if you don't mind hard work/want to learn

His accent is FINE; jesus u guys. There's a ton of content so take ur notes before lecture (he posts them early). He is pretty funny so grow thick skin cause yea he'll roast u, but that's okay; don't let that stop you from asking questions! He knows his stuff and is accessible. Just read, study, and show up and you'll be just fine in Jose's class.

He is a really caring person I promise! He does roast people during lecture, but just know that this is just his humor. He is very accessible outside of class and is very nice if you go to his office hours. Don't be scared of him, he seems scary when he's lecturing but he's just excited about the material! His classes are hard but you'll be fine!

Jose is a very tough professor but he really cares about the well being of his students. There were times when the class explained they were frustrated with his exams and he changed them, and times where people asked for an extra credit assignment and he obliged. If he is aware that you are at least trying and making an effort, he will help you out

Dr. Jose certainly makes you work for this one but was the most energetic, knowledgeable and fun professor I've ever encountered. He knows and loves the material and is excited to share it with everyone each day. His lectures are wildly engaging and I was able to personally engage with the material. Exams are challenging, lectures quick.

Honestly a good teacher, he knows the stuff and is super helpful during office hours. Lectures are quick and he has a heavy accent so hard to understand sometimes. He cares about understanding exactly how things work down to the nuances. Difficult class but you will come out knowing and remembering the information. Can make comments that annoy you.

It was tough to warm up to Jose at first but once you get to know him, he really just wants you to exceed in the class. I'd suggest going to class as much as possible because his exams are based on lectures only. Visit his office hours and he'll be more than happy to answer questions or just chat!

I was honestly very scared going into his class after reading all the negative reviews he had but after the first week of the quarter, he became one of my favorite professors. In my opinion he is very funny and enthusiastic. All the quizzes and exams were online and mostly just multiple choice.

Jose is so passionate about what he does which I find important. He cares about his students and will question your thinking to help you understand on a deeper level. Tests are difficult but also online async. Has quizzes over weekend that are unfortunately easy to forget about.

Dr. Jose brings lots of energy and expertise to the class, though his teaching style may initially seem intimidating. With preparation and participation, you'll find his lectures engaging and the material very learnable. The exams are challenging but fair. Unstuckstudy was a helpful study tool alongside the textbook.

Jose is certainly a charismatic professor, It's sunshine and rainbows in class he likes joking around and making you say good morning. Beyond the Theatrics and funky pronunciation of fundamentally (foondamentally), The Course work is extra heavy, Your hands will ache taking so many notes and it takes all night to review for his tests and quizzes.

I love Jose, but be cautious about taking his classes. I had him for both 205 and 348, and it was intense to say the least. I pride myself on getting decent grades in both courses, but I had to be extremely organized and proactive. Be prepared with concepts BEFORE lecture and go to office hours as often as possible- utilize every resource.