good sense of humor

best Biology teacher

I recommend this teacher very highly. She knows so much about the material. She encourages every student to do well and provides them with a great basis for further study. She prepares students well for taking her tests. If you can, take her class!!

She's the best Biology teacher I've ever had. She does everything she can to help you pass the class. Plus her lectures are interesting and labs are fun. Take her if you can, you won't regret it.

Very good teacher. She's all business when it comes to getting you all the information you need clearly and efficiently. Lots of group labs and group projects - you get to know everyone quickly.

great teacher. dont try to cram the night before.. working on the study questions is a good idea.. she knows her stuff!

Straight forward and to the point teacher

Excellent teacher. I have never successfully passed a science class before, and yet this class was fun and made me want to learn. Advisable that you attend lectures and lab, as well as keep up with Study Questions. But it's worth it.

I took 3 of her classes.Bio 110, 210 and 230. She was easy when I 1st took her class. But now she is getting harder and harder and more tricky (she change the SQ around on the test) everytime I took her class.

good bio teacher- she not only made class fun, but expressed the difficuly subjects in a non-confusing way. i wouldnt mind having her again

Kathy was a great teacher. You need to attend lecture and write down EVERYTHING she puts on the board and do the study questions but other than that, she's pretty easy and fair. She made this class fun and interesting.

I Think This Will Be The Perfect Class Just To Enjoy And Learning New Things You Will Wanted To Continue Taken Kathleen Diamond As I Recomend Her As The Best In College OF SANMATEO

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I think she is a very hard teacher and i know lots of people who have dropped her class. There is a lot of note taking but she does try her best to make the topics interesting.

Her class is pretty easy if you stay on top of things, but as for her...she's really anal about detail and tries to be funny and thinks she's interesting, but honestly, I find her to be a bit corny, and she comes off very rude sometimes as well. =) I'm getting an A so should I be complaining?..

Bio 100 with Diamond was so easy. I have never had an easier class. But you have to go to class everyday to take notes and do classwork. She practically gives you the answers to her midterms by doing the study questions. She has 3 midterms, 2 independent assignments and a final. She drops the lowest midterm grade. It's true, she is anal, but easy A

She is completely anal, but if you stay on top of notes in class and study you'll be fine. Some people didn't get that her tests are taken RIGHT from the study guide which is clearly stated. Labs are a pain-expects you to know things that come obvious to her. Has a tendency to make you feel stpuid, but if you keep up, an A is so easy to get.

Kathy is one of the few great professors on campus. I took her for two courses, and as long as I stayed on top of my study questions, exams were a breeze. Other than labs there weren't many hw assignments. She is firm, but that eliminates all the ass kissers!

Tests are hard...but if you go to class and do the homework you can get an A

her tests are so easy... all you have to do is memorize the study questions and you are gonna do so good in the class. labs are a bit hard. if you take good notes and KNOW the study questions, you're sure to get an A

She can be mean sometimes, but she's got knowledge in her field. I liked her class. it was very easy. all you have to do is study and memorize the study questions and you'llhave As. she also assigns extra credit which makes even easier to get A's

Chem is not really necessary. Don't let her scare you. She's pretty nice if you dont let her get to you. Her tests are straight from the Study Questions. Labs are hard and tedious but she grades fairly. Make sure to check with her about exact wording for questions. If it's not in her words it's wrong. Otherwise an interesting class.

This class isn't all that hard...there's tests and labs. The labs aren't very hard, and as for the tests, all you gotta do is make sure you have all the answers for the Study Questions and then memorize them. If you have any friends taking this class with you, it'll make it even easier because you can study together! =P

although tests are straight from the study questions you can't just regurgitate what youve memorized. learn to think outside the box if you HAVE to take this class. if you happen to be transfer the following semester do everything in your power to pass, otherwise, say goodbye to your admission.

Positives: Organized, gives study questions, lectures are purposeful, direct, labs are somewhat fun, somewhat interesting, very passionate about subject, likes students Negatives: labs are somewhat tedious, sometimes curt, sometimes a bully on asking/answering questions. Overall: would recommend the class, but be patient with her and yourself

Diamond is very passionate about Biology. She writes clear notes on board and begins lecture on time. THere is a lot of work for this class but just time consuming. There will be 5 field trips and lots of labs. She gives you answers to all exams, just study them. Easy to get an A if you try. I enjoyed her class and learned a lot!!!!

3 MIDterms-drops one, several labs to turn in, 1 FINAL. The test questions she gives before hand and you have to answer them and memorize them, but shes very very particular. Clear and concise makes her a descent teacher overall. The worst is trying to ask about study questions for test, its like pulling teeth!

prety easy class, labs are long but easy. shes willing to help anyone during her office hours. memorize the study questions and you will ace the tests.

i dont know what the other 230 students are talking about. she goes over EVERY study question a week before the test. all you do is memorize them and you will do well on the test. the labs are long and tedious but not too difficult. she lectures well and writes clear notes on the board and there is little homework to do.

She's a good teacher. Lectures and writes everything that will be on the test. You get study questions for the exams and she helps you with them. She's really nice. She keeps it interesting because she usually has a lot of energy when shes lecturing. Just make sure you answer the study questions just as she lectured and STUDY THEM you will do fine

Hard class but easy tests (If you don't miss the class).

She gives you the test questions beforehand. All you have to do is memorize the answers in the format she wants them.

Just memorize the questions and answers to the study questions! That's it! Don't spend too much time reading the book or you'll waste your time. The questions on the tests are pretty much just the study questions.

Tons of people don't like her because not only is cell bio a tough subject, but she's a tough teacher. You must work your butt off if you want a good grade in this class, and I learned a lot. She's very cynical but it's good cause it keeps people from kissing ass. When she tells you this class is not easy, you better believe it.

She is a very tough teacher, but she just wants her students to learn the material. She doesnt believe in multiple choice test because students doesnt learn that way, which is a good thing for most of us, we can't always have an easy teacher. She is a good teacher! I would recoomend her if you really want to learn and not bs it.

Good lucky taking her class, unless you do all your homework and score perfect 100's on her exams you will fail. She likes her answers word for word on tests. Did all my work but it wasn't good enough i still got an F. She demands a lot from her students including going on independent field trips.

Professor Diamond is a great teacher. She is enthusiastic and animated. Her class is very interesting and she knows her stuff. She grades hard on the tests but she gives you study questions and the test comes strait from those. Do the study questions and labs and you'll do great!

Prof Diamond is a wonderful teacher! All the exams were based on ALL of her lecture notes. Extremely helpful! For all those people who said they did the work, and still failed, they are WRONG. They probably didnt put in work. i studied a little over an hr a day a week before exams, and passed w/ an A on the final and an A in the class. Take her!

Took Kathy for bio110. Tests based entirely on study guides. Answers for study guides spelled out for you in lecture-she stops to tell you what # she is answering. Readily available and eager to help. Attendance is not mandatory bc she does not have participation points but you SHOULD GO to get the guide answers. Oh, she goes over ALL SQs in lab!

This class was not difficult and easy to understand. If you memorize the study questions (which she goes over in lab) tests will be easy. She is very generous on curves and gives you extra credit opportunities and even takes the class on a couple field trips. I would definitely take her again.

Professor Diamond demands both comprehension and succinct clarity. This is essential beyond the classroom because the intricacy of this subject absolutely compels individuals who express any understanding of this subject to know exactly what they are talking about. It's a difficult course and this professor demands your understanding. Grow ur mind

She is a horrible teacher! She doesn't prepare you at all for upper division bio classes. On the first day of my bio classes at UCSD, my professors clearly stated that the key to success in their classes is NOT MEMORIZING but to get the concept. Well guess what...the only way to get an A in Diamond's class is MEMORIZING ALL HER SG ANSWERS! Boo!

First off, Mrs. Diamond is an ex UCLA professor, so expect her expectations and standards to be consistent with that level of education. Given her experience, she is well informed, articulate and does an excellent job lecturing. If your looking for an easy A, go somewhere else. If your looking for a mentor and expert in their field, take her!

Her grade curves are generous, but I aced the tests by memorizing buzzwords that helped me remember the study question answers she gave us, verbatim. I didn't really understand the concepts. If you are taking this class for GE I wouldn't recommend her for the sole fact that there are other, easier professors who teach the same course.

She's stern. Stern, but fair. Others saying how you need to word it her way or she'll mark you down - wrong . They didn't get the concepts, thus lost points. I'd put answers in my words all the time, and got full credit. It's not memorization, it's understanding; truly helps in upper div! That said, she's certainly condescending, to say the least.

She's a tough grader and you most definitely have to study to pass her exams. I wouldn't recommend for a non-bio major or anyone wanting an easy A. If you're dedicated and willing to learn, I personally believe she's excellent for that, you will most certainly learn a lot if you work for it.

By no means expect this class to be an easy A. She makes you work for it. Once you understand what she wants, it makes studying easier. I recommend forming a study group like I did with some other students in the class. The only homework is completing the labs (one week to do) and online work with the textbook. Pretty good curves too. There to help

Professor Diamond was part of a dual course with another professor (she only taught a limited amount of labs, no lectures) and she did a great job. Now, her grading may seem tough as she is very strict on how students complete their lab, but once you figure out your mistakes and fix them, you will be fine. Very nice in and outside of class.

Kathy is in my opinion an incredible teacher. You can tell she is excited by the material and cares greatly about student success. You do definitely have to work for your grade but doing well on the tests is made easy by her clearly laid out STUDY QUESTIONS. Cannot stress doing the study question enough. Do them and you will pass.

She is passionate and very kind. You must pay attention in lecture or you'll be pretty lost. Her content is great and the class is perfect if you actually want to learn. She ONLY has short essay questions for tests. Study guides are gone over a week before exams and have the questions/answers word-for-word. Not that much homework if you do your lab

Took this as a highschooler and passed. Lecture is kinda heavy and there's a lot of lab homework. She provides all notes and study guides you need to pass the tests, but it's up to you to make the effort to study. ALL tests are SHORT answer based (no multiple choice tests) To pass the final, just study old tests and memorize/understand answers.

diamond is easily one of the best professors Ive ever had. She is super energetic which throws some people off but she honestly cares so much about her students. her tests are designed perfectly to show exactly what concepts you understand (good prep for upper div). i feel like i have learned more in her class than i have in my entire bio career.

Very interesting class and approachable professor. To get your desired grade: 1)Take good notes during lectures 2)Don't just memorize the SQs, you MUST understand the material. 3)Make summaries of your own notes; study them before tests 4)Watch videos online for topics that you don't understand 5)NEVER argue with her 6)Go to office hours for help.

Many students dropped her class after the 2nd midterm exam. I'm not sure if they know Prof KD drops the lowest midterm and counts only the best 2 midterms out of 3. She's a caring professor. She always encourage her students to come to her office hours if they need extra help. She's not a tough grader at all and very generous on grading, 85A, 75B

People who comments bad things about her are the one's who don't put effort in this class. It is pretty easy to get an A if you put effort. 84.6% is an A. I'm not sure why some students expect to get an A without following study questions, or even showing up to her lectures. She also gives you one week to finish lab homework. She gives extra credit

Diamond is a tough grader but brilliant teacher! She truly knows her subject and teaches with enthusiasm. BEWARE: you WILL need to seek help outside class AND be expected to utilize study guides in order to get a desirable grade. Words matter and she expects you to practice terminology. You will come out of her class smarter. HARD work is expected.

Amazing person yeah sure tough grader but is mainly because she want the answers to be on her own words. basically do hw + quizzes, record her lectures and review them along the study guide (which btw is exactly the quiz) and it would be and easy class. She inspired me everyday totally recommended.

Very strict grader. Make sure you are very specific and clear in your answers. She seems to be doing everything she can to give slackers another chance, which is nice for them, but unfortunately the steps she took to do that felt like they were punishing those of us who hadn't been slacking (like making Zoom lab mandatory when it wasn't before).

Prof Diamond is very good at teaching and is quite friendly. Her lectures are very organized and she provides study questions for each test which are very helpful. Her exams basically take the study questions and reword them so they are not that difficult at all and she is always available during office hours. Definitely take her for Bio 110.

You don't need to read the book. Just attend her lectures everyday and participate in lab, especially when the class will have SQ reviews. (note: u can search the answers in quizlet) Recitation matters so feel free to ask any questions bc she replies very fast when u email her. She only give points on specific answers, so take notes!