Dr. Luque is a great teacher and lecturer! She was very clear in her explanation and if you had difficulty understanding a topic, she was always available to ask questions. Very understand about life circumstances and a genuinely great person. Would take again.

Dr. Luque is such a solid professor. I rated her as being pretty hard because that is simply the nature of intro bio. However, she does a great job at lecturing and has a very organized layout for each day. She is also super easy to talk to during office hours and for advising. Definitely take her if you can.

Harsh rating on easiness because it's Biology, nothing against Luque. There's a TON of material and exams are very challenging, a lot of the questions are conceptual and involve critical thinking which is tough. She is a very sweet lady! Very welcoming and easy to talk to. Good lectures, pretty easy to understand. Get ready to work hard for a B.

Intro Bio is tough, and Dr. Luque makes it interesting and fun! The class is difficult, don't get me wrong, but she is a great professor that wants to help you do well even in a class of 150, always enjoyed her lectures. Tests aren't horrible, participation/the online homework are good grade boosters, but the final is cumulative and very difficult.

Luque's class is HARD. Her lectures are clear (she's an amazing teacher) but be prepared for the exams to come from out of left field. They are extremely difficult, especially for an entry level introduction class. You'll come out the other side knowing way more than you should, which isn't a bad thing! READ THE TEXTBOOK

Difficult class but doable if you actually study. Homework every single night, weekly quizzes, tests are difficult. She expects you to know things. Kind of rude in class but is so helpful in office hours. One of the best professors because if you do as told you will know Biology like the back of your hand. def recommend. Dropped bc Ap cred.

Luque is very smart and engaging and her lectures are helpful. But, I recommend not taking it unless you have to due to the fact that her tests are incredibly difficult. She's very kind and willing to talk to you, but take another class instead for your NSC credit - it will save you. Overall, she's sweet - but don't take this.

Unless you've taken lots of Bio, you'll have to put a lot of effort in to do well. Her tests are mostly application problems of what's being taught so you must know it well. I HIGHLY recommend to read the textbook before hearing the lecture in class (brought me up from a D to a B+). Online homework 6 days a week. She is super nice though

I love this woman. She helped me get into med school and so much more in life. She's incredibly smart, and determined to help her students. But don't get wrong, you're going to have to work. She teaches some of the hardest subjects and expects nothing but the best from her students. Only take her class if you're serious about learning

Lectures were relevant to the tests and interesting. I recommend getting Campbell Biology regardless of what the syllabus states. I think she is more comfortable drawing from Campbell material and her quizzes reflect that. Answers questions, emails, seems caring. Also intimidating and demands respect. Great professor in my opinion. Study!!!!

This class is extremely difficult. It requires constant studying, even if there isn't a test coming up. Despite what some say, I think Dr. Luque is a brilliant professor. With the right mindset, I think passing is more than possible. If you struggle, try taking it your sophomore year.

My biggest complaint is that her office hours are very limited. She is a very knowledgable, although she can be sassy sometimes, she is usually very nice and helpful in office hours. Tests are rather tricky but are not impossible. Don't obsess over reading and MindTap (only read for further clarification); study the past quizzes and her lectures.

She is not as hard as everyone makes it sound like. No need to read every chapter but do read if you're not understanding what she's talking about. Go into her office hours and have specific questions ready to ask because she doesn't explain things just because. She usually curves at least 4 but don't depend on it.

Professor Luque is not mean, but very strict. She serves as a weed-out teacher to see which students can handle the work-load of Pre-Med, and is very good at it! She has informative lectures, and requires lots of reading. For first-year Bio/Chem/Biochem students, she is a requirement. Get to know her in office hours, and she will help you!

Very difficult class and you must study a ridiculous amount for every test. Re-listen to all lectures because every question is talked about in class, but don't bother reading. Go to the review sessions and be prepared for all-nighters before exams.

Dr. Luque is such a sweet professor and extremely knowledgeable and helpful! Intro Bio is incredibly difficult by design at TCU, so be prepared to study like crazy. I purchased a second textbook from a different publisher/author to make sure I hit the material from a different angle. I would take her again in a heartbeat (for another class!)

Dr. Luque is one of the most personable professor's I have ever had, but she also teaches one of the hardest subjects I've ever taken. That being said, she expects a lot out of her students. She is a weed out professor and that isn't a bad thing; she is helping figure out if you are actually passionate about the path you are pursuing.

Dr. Luque is so sweet, and she really cares about her student's success. Biology is a difficult class, but if you go to class, and don't study the night before a test, you can definitely be successful. I never really used my book, but you need to purchase an online access code for the online text book because there are many activities done online.

Dr. Luque can be strict but she really cares for her students. I thought she was a great teacher but this class was HARD. I studied for weeks for the tests and normally got in the B range. Beware of the 2nd Metabolism test- it killed my grade. 3 point curve.

Professor Luque has been one of the best professors I have ever taken, She will go out of her way to make sure you understand the material as long as you are putting effort on it. make sure you read her syllabus! Your attendance matters, if you skip a class you will fall behind. She cares about her students, would totally take her again!

I got a 3 on AP Bio and an A in this class, so the two aren't related. Don't read the book, study her lectures (recorded) WORD FOR WORD. Understand every part of what she says and why, be able to write it out for yourself from memory. This class is a test of how committed you are to remembering the little details not how smart you are.

Best Professor I have ever had. By attending office hours she will not only go out of her way to help you understand the material discussed in lecture but she will learn your name immediately and constantly give advice on how to study more effectively. Don't get me wrong she makes the class very challenging which isn't a bad thing. Study everyday.

Dr. Luque may come off as harsh, but she is actually an amazing person who really cares about her students. Put forth the effort and she'll put in the time to help you. GO TO OFFICE HOURS. They'll help you learn material you didn't realize you didn't know and get to know her better. Her tests are definitely hard, so find your way to study early!

Okay listen any incoming pre med that is serious about being a doctor you will have to put in more work than the vast majority of other college students. Im convinced anybody is capable of getting an A in this class IF you are willing to truly work for it (and i mean really work). Listen to the recorded lectures after class and know them by heart

This class was the hardest thing ever when I first took it. I had to drop it and retake, but I ended up getting an A. It was the most useful class I've taken thus far, because it made me learn how to study and it worked. Study early (like right after lecture) and keep reviewing. If you're a freshman pre-med, don't give up. Keep trying!

Dr. Luque truly cares about her students and is willing to help. She is very intimidating in lecture, but much nicer in office hours. The class content was extremely hard, and I got an A in AP Bio. The class content was killer, and only graded of 4 tests given during the semester. If you're a bio major, take Luque because she be great help

Luque teaches a VERY tough class. That being said she is incredibly kind and truly cares about her students. She makes her rules and expectations clear in the syllabus, don't try to challenge them. Try to NEVER miss class and going to office hours and asking questions will be your best friend. She is very intimidating the first week but is amazing

This class is a weed out class, so it may seem harder than most. Dr. Luque in lecture can be very intimidating, but she is very nice and approachable during office hours. She doesn't have many office hours, so do take advantage of them. She expects you to ask questions in lecture, so even if its clarifying something, DO IT!

This class will push you to your limits. The amount of learning is insane however Dr. Luque will help you through every step as long as you ask. Tutoring and office hours should be used weekly so you stay on top of material and never fall behind. This is a weeding course and Bio 2 will be way easier.

Is a good prof but expects a lot. 5 exams (20 ?s total mixed with 1 essay, a few fill in black & rest multi )&12 quizzes (both lockdown & webcam) 1 research paper final is cumulative. If u follow along in class & take good notes u will succeed. At end of each PP she ask can u do this & has 5-10 ?s about that lecture which is used for the exam

Dr. Luque is an amazing professor who gives students a challenge but also gives them all tools for success. If you are prepared before lectures, her lectures are extremely helpful and you will learn a lot over the semester. This class is very difficult, but so is the entire pre-med track; Dr. Luque will teach you so much and you'll learn fast.

Dr Luque explains complex topics well and has weekly quizzes to keep you up to date with content. She is easily accessible outside of class, so I highly recommend going because hearing the answers to both your questions as well as those of others boosts your content knowledge. Her exams are extremely in depth compared to her quizzes so be ready.

Dr. Luque, although a challenging professor, ultimately pushes you to learn biology extremely in-depth. The course requires alot of outside practice and work, however, if you put in the work you will understand the subject in much greater detail. She sets you up for success, however, is challenging.

She is tough, but you will learn the material. The tests are on another level of difficult, so fair warning. She has a great accent haha!

Make sure you pay attention and take notes on the lectures. Her tests are based off of the stuff she teaches in class and less on the textbook.

Hardest class I've taken. Dr. Luque's lectures are good, but you will question your existence during the exams--they are EXTREMELY difficult. If you think you know something well, you don't. Definitely go to office hours, even if you think you know what you're doing (because you most likely don't). Class was only curved by a whopping 0.5 points..

Luques unity and cells was very hard. Exams had very detailed questions and were worded to trick you. Attending lectures is a must if you want to do good. There were a lot of mindtap assignments and quizzes but she gave a good amount of drops. Her class made me rethink my career many times but she is a great professor that wants to see you succeed.

I think a lot of the negative reviews come from angry freshmen who didn't do well in her intro bio class. Luque teaches an extremely difficult class that will be a shock to a lot of people going into the pre-med track. This is why it's a weed out--not everyone can be great. However, she is so insanely smart and helpful. Just go to office hours!

Some say that Luque is mean but those people haven't spoken to her for help. She is so sweet. Luque is so smart and breaks down very hard topics that require LOTS OF STUDYING. Her tests will test your knowledge but it's only preparing you for what is to come. You can't want to be pre-med and then complain about a weed out like duh it'll hard.

Dr. Luque is a bit of a tough love professor but she is nice and tells you what you need to know for exams. Her class is difficult but it is all memorization so it comes down to how much effort you are willing to put in. She also drops the lowest assignments of each category which tremendously helps grades.

GO TO OFFICE HOURS. She can be very intimidating, but her class is interesting and makes you learn. She cares about students but will not put up with bs. Study constantly and you will feel like you learned something, even if youre grade isn't the highest. Don't be upset by low test scores, her tests are designed to challenge you.

I have a lot of respect for Dr. Luque, she is very smart and caring towards her students. That doesn't mean she can't be condescending at times, but she truly cares. I was struggling at first in her Unity course, but going to her office hours made the most change in my grade. Don't be discouraged and don't compare yourself to others, don't give up!

Dr. Luque is an amazing professor, most freshman struggle with her course because they might expect an easy way to navigate biology instead of truly knowing what is expected as a pre-health student. Her exams are difficult and tricky but each student needs to find their own strengths and weakness. Listen to all her recorded lectures after class!

The tests are hard but lecture isn't mandatory. I made d on all three exam including the final and finished with an a from lab work. Lab attendance is mandatory

Dr. Luque's class is challenging, but going to office hours and using tools like Unstuck ai can make a big difference. The exams are tough, so consistent studying is key. With effort, you can succeed in this class.

Even though Dr. Luque's class was really tough, she was an amazing professor who knew how to explain things in a way that made sense. She pushed me to do my best and helped me improve my study skills, which made a big difference in how I approach school now.

Dr. Luque was amazing and made my first semester at TCU genuinely enjoyable. Her office hours fill up quickly, but if you send her an email, she's very flexible and will work with you to find another time to meet. My only complaint is that grading can take a while, but aside from that, she's awesome, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable.