Listen. I HATE science with a passion and only took this class because it was a gen ed....and ended up really liking it. Cuchara really knows what she is talking about and tries to make the subject interesting and fun. She is kind of nerdy but can be funny. Plenty of chances to bring your grade up. I reccomend her!

Prof Cuchara is a great teacher.. I would recommend her highly! Very clear with objectives. Just be prepared for essay questioned tests.. You will learn alot just study your notes and show up to class..

Hard (lots of essay questions) but fair -- you learn a LOT and the class is FUN! Lab is actually useful too. She really cares about science and her students.

Clearly, the other commenter(s) did not have her for microbiology lab. For BMS370 Lab, expect 10 20 - 30 page lab reports due in a semester. Very passionate and enthusiastic, but work demand is unreal & ultimately unfair. More work was done for the lab than for the actual lecture. I would avoid, go with Boucaud or Post.

learned a lot! finally understand exposure, depth of field = fstop and shutter speed. This can be used for work and when I take photos of my child. Hard but fair.

It was hard work when I was taking it, but I learned a lot. Very helpful when it came time for the MCATs. Prof really cares about her students

I had professor Cuchara for two classes, she is very helpful to me and she really care about science. I really like the way she teach. her exam is not difficult and she wants you to learn something in her class. she makes you doing many things but on the other hand you gain a lot. If you want to know about immunology, I highly recommend her.

Dr. Cuchara taught me in BMS375/475/482 and is knowledgable in the material. Although there is additional work that comes with these classes, she is very fair and in the end you will find that the education and skills you gained from taking her classes will benefit you if you plan to continue in the science or medical field. Highly recommended.

Cuchara is a great professor who pushes you to do extra work. She knows so much about immuno and makes her lectures very easy to follow. Perhaps my favorite part was how she explained diseases and the mechanism of action of various drugs. So long as you put the time in and follow her objectives, you'll do fine.

Cuchara is a professor who pushes you to do extra work. She knows an incredible amount of information regarding immunology and makes her lectures very easy to follow. Perhaps my favorite part was how she explained diseases and the mechanism of action of various drugs. So long as you put the time in and follow her objectives, you'll do fine.

I took Micro Lab with Dr. Cuchara and I learned a great deal from her. Her class truly makes you understand Microbiology but you have to be willing to work hard. She is extremely knowledgeable and really strives to help her students succeed. It's unfortunate that students haven't rated her fairly due to a poor grade but I highly recommend her.

One of the best professors I've had at QU. Her class requires you to do a lot of work, but it is worth it. It is easy to do well if you are willing to put in effort. I've learned more from Cuchara than I have from any other professor. Also took BMS 378 and BMS 473 with her. Highly recommend.

One of the best professors at QU. Im not going to sugarcoat it. It's a lot of work. But she is the best at what she does teaching immunology. I had her for Immunology and Vaccine Preventable Diseases. You will have a lot of work to do but I can guarantee that you will know everything you need to know for your future profession. Take her.

I never learned so much as I did in the two classes I took with Dr. Cuchara. She has a genuine interest in these topics and public health and wants you to become as familiar with the material as possible. The class does require a lot of work, such as discussion boards and presentations, but she teaches in a way that makes you really understand it

summer classes are a lot of work but i learned a lot. Material was clear and organized and it was easy to get an A but doing what was expected of you.

Time flew by in this summer class, lots and lots of work - but do the work and you will earn an A

Professor Cuchara truly cares that you learn this material and not just memorize it. There are so many opportunities for extra help. We had private sessions with a peer tutor each week and she is always willing to provide one on one office time if you need it. Dr. Cuchara puts the material into understandable terms and offers manageable time frames

Very fair professor. As long as you do the work and study the materials for the tests you should do fine in the class. Not the easiest class but very informative

hard work but you learn LOT. Fair prof. inspirational and passionate about subject

She was the supervisor of my masters thesis project. She was always willing to provide guidance and assistance. She always works to simplify and ease complicated things. She is one of the finest professors I ever seen.

She is one of the finest professors I ever had.

Extremely passionate about the subjects she teaches. Makes it clear as to what you need to knowdo in order to do well in the class. Her Immunology class was my favorite class that I have ever taken. Recommended to anyone pursing a job in the medical field. A lot of work but definitely worth it with all the knowledge you come out with in the end!

I took Dr. Cuchara for immunology during my junior year and I did exceptionally well. While the class was difficult and time consuming, it was extremely interesting and I enjoyed learning about the immune system and its related topics. Dr. Cuchara was very passionate about the topic which provided for an effective learning environment.

Prof. Cuchara always made her expectations pretty clear. You were never unsure of what she wanted from you. There is a decent amount of work but it is almost always helpful, and if you get it done you will do fine. It taught me things I wouldnt have learned in any other class and inspired a career path change for me, into public health. Loved it

I've taken Professor Cuchara for multiple classes and done research for her, and I'm very fond of her - even though her class work occasionally (ok, usually) made me want to tear my hair out. She's very into the PRACTICAL aspects of her field - mainly vaccinations and transplants - though sometimes the more molecular level information gets lost.

The class required a lot of out of class work but nothing too crazy, Cuchara taught us the basics and got us thinking about real world problems and how to do something about them. Overall great experience and really took a lot away from this course... highly recommend it!

Dr. Cuchara is one of the best professors! She is very knowledgable on immunology and it lends to interesting lectures that contain real life examples. She left us with an arsenal of knowledge on VPDs and other topics of immunology. You get out what you put into it; study and pay attention in lecture to succeed in the course! Highly Recommend!!!

Super helpful if you ask. Sometimes hard to get a hold of through email but if it's important don't be afraid to send a few emails.

This class is a great class. You will have to work for your grade but its worth it - you genuinely learn a lot. It's not easy because its immunology, if you want easy then maybe science should not be part of your studies.

Amazing professor! I learned the most from her VPD course than I have ever learned in any other class! The course required a lot of work outside the classroom, however, if you do the work thoroughly & enjoy it, you will do great in the class. If you are not interested in the class, I wouldn't suggest taking it! But if you are, DEFINITELY TAKE IT!!!

This class was challenging, but very worthwhile. The information was interesting, and the use of frequent group presentations to solidify information was very effective and kept things interesting. Dr. Cuchara was very clear with what she expected from students, and was very willing to work with us when we needed guidance. Highly recommend!

Professor Cuchara has been one of the most passionate and intelligent Professors I have ever had the opportunity to learn from! Immunology is in no way an easy course, but Professor Cuchara's enthusiasm is infectious and you truly want to work hard in the class! If you put in the time, you'll succeed and it'll be incredibly worth it!

Great optional summer course! It's a very easy class - there are no exams or lectures.. there is just some reading and some writing via discussion boards! Highly recommend!!

Awesome course! Immunology is a tough subject, however, Professor Cuchara's passion and enthusiasm made the class worthwhile. It became my favorite class and I then took her vaccine course. Professor Cuchara is an excellent professor who provides you with information that you will definitely need if you want to pursue a career in health care.

Dr. Cuchara is an incredible teacher with so much knowledge. She is always willing to meet with students outside of class time if you are confused about a lecture. This class is not easy, but if you put it in the time and effort, it will pay off. Take notes, study (not the day before),ask questions and you'll love the class! Definitely recommend!

Dr. Cuchara is a brilliant professor. She loves the subject that she teaches and it shows. Be prepared to put in work for the class, it is a tough subject to learn but with the right amount of effort, it is a class you can pass. This is a 300-level college course, so it is advanced. Use the books and the professor to your advantage! Great Professor!

This course is mainly presentations with a group that you pick right away with a final exam of paper. Other assignments are available to help boost grades and add to participation. Cuchara makes grading fair by having classmates also grade presentations and worked with me when I was nervous about my final grade due to my group.

Dr. Cuchara is such a great lecturer and always made class so interesting. After taking this class, I felt equipt and confident when discussing vaccines to both peers and friends/family. This course is definitely applicable to everyday life and Dr. Cuchara helps make the course exciting and interesting! I definitely recommend.

Dr. Cuhara is the toughest professor I have ever had but also the most inspirational. Immuno was very hard but so worth it in the end. I learned so much and I feel much more prepared for PA school.

Dr. Cuchara is passionate about the material she teaches and knows a lot about immunology, transplants and vaccines and is ready to share this information with the class. Dr. Cuchara challenges you to think about the greater purpose and societal relevance of all that you learn, making her class a valuable experience and prep for the real world.

I took 3 courses with Dr. Charara( immunology, vaccines & infections of leisure) Her passion for teaching & expansive knowledge is obvious. She provides ample resources for learning that go beyond the textbook & offers TONS of extra credit opportunities. Her classes involve presentations & teamwork which help us learn real-world skills. Must take!

Professor Cuchara is very passionate and knowledgeable about the classes she teaches and it shows in her lectures. Shes always willing to answer questions and she is very understanding and flexible when it comes to the work. Her tests reflect her lectures so if you pay attention you will do very well

No textbook use but you will have to buy a book about vaccines. Weekly readings and summary essays that are graded very easily. Tests are straight forward and fair, if you study you will get an A. Tons of extra credit opportunities that can bring you up a whole letter grade. If you have an A in the class you don't have to take the final.

Dr. Cuchara's Immunology class challenged me more than any other course in my undergraduate career thus far. This caused a great deal of personal growth in time management, study techniques, and the ability to interpret scientific literature. She was also able to pick up on my need for a balance of creativity and logic, and encouraged it.

Dr. Cuchara made immunology easy and interesting. Her lectures are very personable, which made some of the harder material easier to remember. She is always available outside of class & will take the time to make sure that you understand a topic. Do the extra credit, put in work outside of class, & participate in lecture & you will get and an A!

This course is heavy on group work but in a good way! There are NO EXAMS, so participation is KEY. Dr. Cuchara always offered great feedback on presentations. Her Lectures were very memorable and it was clear that she really cared for the students. The course was great, the instructors were great, would recommend 100%.

Took this class in the summer and although it was a lot of work I did enjoy the course and I learned a lot. Immunology is a tough subject but if you take the time to thoroughly do the work you will be fine. There are a couple power points due each week as well as a couple assignments and DBs some extra credit for the course as well Would take again

She's truly an amazing person. She genuinely cares about her students and makes it really clear what she wants. She holds her students to high-standards but is really relaxed and mellow. She gives a lot of extra credit which helps a lot and a group project, if you show up to class, put in the work for an amazing subject you'll get an easy A!

Dr. Cuchara is a great professor. Immunology is a really challenging course but she gives you everything you need to be successful for the exams and she's very responsive to emails. I would suggest going to peer tutor review sessions because you essentially write an exam and practice which was super helpful! Lots of extra credit opportunities, too.

Taking this class was by far one of the best decisions Ive made. I was struggling in the class and started with a C but after meeting with prof C we worked together to find ways to improve my grade and overall comprehension of the material. She is compassionate and really loves teaching and is willing to help students who will put in the effort!

Dr. Cuchara teaches very difficult courses but does an incredible job at it. As an individual if you are engaged and participate as well as eager to learn there should be no reason that you cannot get the grade you desire. She is always eager to teach her students and is extremely well informed. I would absolutely recommend taking her courses 10/10

Professor Cuchara was one of my favorite professors at QU. Although Immunology is a very difficult class, she was always willing to do anything to help her students succeed. If you attend class and put in the effort you'll do great. She is INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about the subject and I learned and retained so much information from this course.

All her courses are set up differently and this one particularly focuses on group work and presentations. Dr. Cuchara expects a lot from her students but gives everything necessary to succeed. There is always extra credit to improve your grade :) Work hard and show genuine interest in the course and you will do great! Knowledgeable about topics!

Dr. Cuchara is very knowledgable about this topic! The topic itself is difficult but if you work hard and complete the assignments, you will succeed. Her tests will consist of topics discussed within the class and assignments (by the end of the semester you will be able to predict the exact questions she will ask). She wants herstudents to do well!

She has been a great professor, advisor, and most importantly a mentor. These past 4 years have been amazing and I tell all the prospective students the same thing, the faculty is really what makes this school special and unlike the large universities. She truly embodies the faculty to student relationship.

Dr. Cuchara is a fantastic professor and mentor. I've taken her for both immunology and independent research, and she has been nothing but helpful, kind, guiding, and so informative. Just through one discussion, you can tell how knowledgable and passionate she is. That passion makes her class so enjoyable and engaging. Could not recommend more.

Loved this class, and really enjoyed how Professor Cuchara delivered the material. Lots of group presentations but time was given during class to work on these! Professor Cuchara also gave great feedback after each presentation. Effort is needed in this class but it's so worth it because your presentation skills will improve immensely!

I did not have any homework for this class other than reading one book and presenting on articles relevant to the topic of the week for grade! Super easy and if you are interested in what you do, it makes it even easier! Prof. Cuchara made the class so effortless and somewhat entertaining. I am taking her again for BMS 319!

I learned so much in this class. it is defiantly content heavy but Dr. Cuchara provides so many different ways for you to learn the material. There are lots of prep for the exams so you feel really well prepared. honestly I know exactly what is going to be on the exam before I take it which really helps.

Dr. cuchara really helps you try to do well in her classes. She hold review sessions the class before the exams which really helps you feel confident before having to the exams. The class has a lot of content but you do feel very prepared.

Professor Cuchara has been one of my favorite professors. She is very passionate about the content she teaches and offers a lot of extra credit. If you study and keep up with the material you will do well no problem. Her exams are very fair and you will have a good sense of what will exactly be asked on them. TAKE HER!!

Professor Cuchara's class is challenging because of the content however, she makes it very clear what is needed for the test. The things she hones on in class are sure to be one of the short answer questions on the exam. She also offers a lot of extra credit to supplement your grade! She expects a lot but all the information she tests is given!

I can confidently say that those who rated poorly did not try hard enough in Dr. Cucharas classes. She is brilliant in her knowledge and has structured her classes to allow those who truly put in effort to succeed to pass with an A and vice versa. Additionally, the negative comment about the CARE Act dropped the class and never tried to succeed.

Dr. Cuchara is very knowledgeable and passionate in relaying the correct information. I took her for two classes, and her expectations were very clear and I was able to utilize the material in my medical experiences. She has always been available outside of class to help out students and gives a lot of extra credit. I'd take her again if I could!

Took Dr. Cuchara for immunology and vaccines. Extremely smart and passionate about the field with professional lab experience. The exams can be difficult, but if you pay attention in lecture and ask questions, you will do fine. A TON of extra credit is offered throughout the semester. She genuinely cares about her students and their success.

Great class! Very informative. Dr. Cuchara was a fair professor.

Dr. Cuchara's vaccine course was difficult, but I found it to be enjoyable. It consisted of lots of group discussions regarding vaccines and presentations by students. If you are enthusiastic about the topics, and show it during presentations, you're likely to get a good grade.

Dr. Cuchara is the best professor I've had, and I ended up taking 6 of her classes! Her work is totally doable as long as you go through the rubrics and understand what she is looking for in a presentation (which is the majority of the work). She is always available for extra help and has been very supportive inside and outside of class.

Dr. Cuchara truly appreciates students who are actively involved in class and ask great questions! Show your genuine interest in the material, and share relevant activities you are involved in outside the class or how you found a way to apply the material taught in class!

Took Dr. Cuchara for immunology twice (grad / undergrad). The exams can be difficult, but she basically hands you the topics she will put on the exams. Extra credit is offered. She genuinely cares about her students and their success. Put in the work and you will succeed.

Professor Cuchara is brilliant and passionate about the material. While the exams can be challenging, she provides ample extra credit opportunities to help you succeed. Utilizing unstuckstudy alongside the textbook and attending lectures can make a big difference in this course.

Dr. Cuchara is a wonderful person. If you communicate with her, she will work with you and it is very evident that she wants all of her students to do well! I also have her for BMS375 and will be taking her again during the Spring semester. She is very personable and loves to talk about the lecture and outside topics! The work is a lot, but easy!

Dr. Cuchara is one of the nicest professors I have had at Quinnipiac. She is very accessible outside of class and is extremely understanding if you need an extension or miss class. She is personable and always eager to listen. Sure, she may change assignment dates but she always accepts if you submit it late due to missing the date change. Love her