3.7

Luisa Garcia

Biology - Miami Dade College (all)

3.7
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.7
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

84

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Professor is terrible

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Wouldn't take her ever again

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

86%

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89% confidence
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 13 reported grades
A: 4
B+: 3
A-: 2
A+: 2
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Reviews (84)
5.0
4.0
BSC2085
Jun 1, 2005

There's no multiple choice the the quizzes and tests, but she's so good at teaching the material that you really don't need it.

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Grade: B+
Jul 22, 2005

Dr. Garcia is not only a physician, she is a TEACHER! she really wants everyone in her courses to learn. She is very fair and her tests are fairly easy. If you attend class and take notes, you won't even need the book.

4.0
2.0
INTROTOBIOLOGY
Grade: B+
Sep 1, 2005

She is a great teacher. Sometimes hard to understand because of her thick accent, but she knows her stuff and is very helpful. She has a real concern for her students to pass the class. Take lots of notes and attend class, or you'll be lost. She bases her tests on her notes and not the book. No multiple choice, so you will have to know your stuff!

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Nov 26, 2005

She does one on one lab tests and she gives hints if you are unshure. She talks a lot but she is very nice and helpful.

5.0
1.0
MICROBIOLOGY
Jun 19, 2006

Great teacher :) heavy accent but she knows her stuff. No pultiole choice (fill in the blank). Study and you'll pass with flying colors!

3.0
5.0
BIOLOGY
Jul 19, 2006

she doesnt explain herself clear at all.

4.0
3.0
BSC2086
Aug 15, 2006

if you take notes and study really hard for the test you will be ok, dont miss classes because she has a good memory even you think that she is a little crasy.

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Aug 18, 2006

She is a true teacher, her interest is in teaching the working details of the science. She does not teach useless memorization she tries to relate the course to the realworld situations you would actually apply the course to. VERY smart, direct, and fair, no BS.

1.0
4.0
BSCL2086
Nov 14, 2006

She teaches from her memory and the book ,exams are really hard you need to know the entire body all bone and her test are oral and every question has three part and you need to know if not you fail the test.

5.0
3.0
BSCL2086
Nov 21, 2006

I took her for BSC2086L. Shes a great teacher that really cares about her students... She doesnt teach by the book because she knows everything there possible is to know about the body...Shes a wonderful & smart woman...She just doesnt teach you the material, but also on how to be a better person/nurse. I recommend her 100%...Very nice lady

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Dec 9, 2006

She is really helpfull. She is pretty nice and her tests are filling the blanck, but if you study what she teach in class, you will get an A very easy.

5.0
2.0
BSC1005
Dec 12, 2006

Very sweet and helpful! No homework or projects, just tests and quizzes. She is a terrific person and she makes the class easy and somewhat interesting!

2.0
3.0
MCB2010
Dec 15, 2006

very bad accent, tests have nothing to do with lectures...

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Jul 17, 2007

She is really helpfull. She is pretty nice and her tests are filling the blanck, but if you study what she teach in class, you will get an A very easy.

5.0
4.0
BSC2085
Oct 17, 2007

Very good profesor, explain clerly, easy A!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
4.0
BSC8085
Oct 22, 2007

Very good professor, she explains very clear,take notes of every thing she explains an you will get an A+

1.0
5.0
BSC2085
Oct 27, 2007

I took this professor for BSC2085L and nothing she taught was clear. She rushed through every lecture and her exams were ridiculous.Instead of multiple choice,the exams were read aloud in a rush. I couldn't even understand what she was saying.I had to drop her class. Very un-organized in the way she teahes,strong accent makes it hard to understand.

5.0
2.0
BSCSECT
Dec 20, 2007

Very helpful teacher, she cares a lot for those who really want to study and learn the material, knows her stuff really good, I really recommend her, if you study the notes and the pictures of the book, you'll get and easy A..!! GOOD LUCK

4.0
2.0
BSC2085
Dec 26, 2007

Tough, but smart and really goes out of her way to help those who show effort.If you study notes from lectures, attend class, and participate in class discussions, an A or B should be no problem. If you get an A you will have earned it and learned a lot!

4.0
4.0
BSC2085
Jan 24, 2008

Great teacher. Tough class!!!! she'll go out of her way to help you if you show interest. You must study hard.

5.0
2.0
BCS2085
Oct 31, 2008

She is the best professor I ever had.Take her :) :) :)

5.0
5.0
BSC2086
Dec 7, 2008

She is the best teacher ever!She worries about the student, is very smart, and will make you learn a lot. If you just want an easy professor, easy A, without studing she is not for you, but if you really want to learn she is the one,I had her for A&P/Micro a year ago and I can remember every single word she said in class. she's the best!!!

1.0
5.0
BSC2086
Jan 8, 2009

The professor is very disorganized doesn't follow much if what she says in syllabus her test/quizzes are all oral so be prepared to study entire thing. Take good notes or else ur lost.

5.0
3.0
BSC2086
Jan 21, 2009

Best professor ever...If your idea is to go into the medical field, u should get her..with her u are going to learn not only to pass the class, but the knowledge will stay wih you FOREVER...I took all my A&P class and labs, also Micro with her...She is awesome..

2.0
5.0
BSC2086
Apr 27, 2009

Worst teacher I've ever had.

4.0
5.0
BSC2086
Apr 28, 2009

This professor genuinely cares about her students. She is tough, her tests aren't easy there is no multiple choice, she has her own teaching meathods loved her class over all, If you take this class for an easy grade forget it this isnt the class for you it is very challenging it requires alot of studying!!

5.0
2.0
APAP
May 14, 2009

Excellent teacher for A&P I/II.Yes, English is accented but if u pay attention and take very good notes you can undertand what she is saying. She also makes time to answer questions and she doesnt mind going over material. Bottom line.. material is hard, u need to study, if u do you can get an A.Love this teacher.Years later I still recall material

2.0
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BSC2085
Jun 16, 2009

I think that this preofessor is very disorganized and not prepared for class.She tells you that there is a test next class and there isn't then when least expected thats when she will give the test.Another I did not like was that you take the test and dont find out your grade until the next 4 or more other classes.Just take notes that'll help alot!

5.0
4.0
BSC2085
Jun 18, 2009

She is a great Prof, let me tell you she is really helpful.. she is realistic she knows that we are adults and we have a busy life as well and helps us in the class in order to pass... She gives a couple of test on exactly what she teaches but you do have to get the book and read on your own.... key word STUDY is not an easy "A"

5.0
1.0
BSC2085
Jun 22, 2009

Be nice to her and she will treat you well. Her tests are confusing, but easy.

4.0
4.0
MCB2010
Jun 23, 2009

GREAT Teacher! He first 2 tests were hard, but I didn't really study as much the final got A and passed the class with a B. Studying hard really pays off If I had to pick her again I would with my eyes close

4.0
3.0
BSC2086
Jul 17, 2009

This prof. is very helpful and will take the time to explain outside of class time. However, she likes to pick on people and go off topic all the time. Her test are a little confusing but if you study you shouldnt have a problem. I didnt study much and i passed with a "B". I recommend her.

5.0
2.0
BSC2085
Aug 2, 2009

I Took Professor Luisa last semester and it was an amazing experience. She is very very passionate about what she teaches and she has the knowledge. You will really learn with her. The class is not easy but if you show that you care and you study you will pass with god grades. I loved having her as a professor and will take her again if I had to. S

3.0
4.0
BSC2085
Dec 23, 2009

She is very knowledgeable person, she is practically a medical encyclopedia. My biggest problem are her exams. She tried testing one on one but because of lack of class time I ended waiting over 3 hours after class time to take the final. Its somewhat difficult to learn from her. Although I highly respect I had mixed feelings about the class.

5.0
1.0
BSC2085
Mar 8, 2010

SHe really knows what she is teaching, you can tell she loves this subject. VEry helpful, teaching style is awesome, You will learn in her class & will enjoy going to class. always ready to help, Highly recomended, class schedules might be hard to get but so worth the trouble because you will never forget what you learn with her.

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Mar 26, 2010

This professor is the best.She knows this subject very well.She teach by heart.Don't listen to what other people say because they don't like to study.Thanks professor Luisa.

2.0
3.0
BSC2086
Apr 19, 2010

This profesor is not organized, she never had the grades on time. Her classes are good but her exams are terrible. I do not recommeder her as a teacher.

4.0
3.0
BSC2085
May 3, 2010

This professor is very nice, very knowledgeable however her tests are hard. She makes up the test on the spot and asks you the question and you have to write down the answer, there's no multiple choice. You have to study alot to pass this class, In the end I passed with a B.

5.0
5.0
BSC2086
May 20, 2010

Great teacher... she really knows how to teach. She knows her stuff. She makes the topic so interesting and she really knows how to teach. I really enjoyed this class. I learned alot. You need to study. Love this teacher!

5.0
1.0
BSC2085
Jun 17, 2010

She is the best!!

5.0
4.0
BSC2086
Jul 18, 2010

The best.I recommend

3.0
5.0
BSC2085
Jul 25, 2010

She is well prepared, but it is very disorganized in the class. She never has enough time to teach the class and then she asks you to study on your own. In the exam,she asks you things that she never told you to study,you need to know everything if you want to pass the class. Her tests are terribles, she also takes away points for errors in spellin

5.0
3.0
BSCL2081
Jul 30, 2010

I just had her for the summer some people will disagree with me but in my opinion she was a great professor who later on I consider her a great friend professor helps with any questions you have after class and is willing to meet with you any day of the week to help you review for her exams...now her exams are not easy if you do not study...

5.0
5.0
MCB2010
Oct 8, 2010

The Best...long term memory... this teacher knows how to teach!

1.0
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BSC2085
Nov 1, 2010

Horrible, horrible teacher probably the worst I have ever had ever. She doesn?t teach well at all and she doesn?t give notes. She always forces you to stay after the recommended time and she gets mad easily and expects you to know the book by memory. As for the test make sure u study the book because the test will be on anything that she remembers

2.0
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BSC2085
Nov 16, 2010

Worst professor I have ever had. Is completely unorganized and does not stick to the syllabus. She does not give handouts, or powerpoint presentations. Just talks for the whole class period and writes a few things on the board. Wastes a lot of class time lecturing students about "life lessons".

2.0
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ANATLAB
Dec 11, 2010

Worst professor. Very hard exams and she is very messy.

5.0
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BSC2085
Jan 7, 2011

Professor Luisa Garcia is by far one of the best in MDC. I love the way she lectures.. she is very smart and lectures the class from the top of her head. The textbook is very useful. To pass her class write good notes, take pictures of the models in class, and study the textbook. Shes great and very approachable.

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Jan 7, 2011

best of the best !!!!!

1.0
5.0
BSC2086
Mar 17, 2011

Worst hardest teacher ever!

5.0
4.0
BSC2086
May 6, 2011

She is a great teacher!! She knows what she is teaching. Has great amount of knowledge and love sharing it with the student. You are gonna have to study though because her exams are not easy but she prepares you in the classes. I would take her anytime because I learned a lot from her.

4.0
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BSC2085
Jun 16, 2011

Good professor if you want to fail. Or get a c

5.0
2.0
BSC2086
Aug 27, 2011

Ms. Garcia is an excellent professor, better yet, an educator. Great human being, and a professional. In her class you really learn, and she is very helpful. There's no guessing with her, because there's no multiple choices in her exams, so you have to study hard. Miami Dade College should have more professors like her!

5.0
5.0
BSC2086
Apr 1, 2012

DON'T DO IT DON'T DO IT DON'T IT. THAT IS ALL I'M GONNA SAY. IF YOU'RE SMART, DON'T DO IT. OK ILL SAY ONE MORE THING....HER TESTS ARE MADE UP OFF THE TOP OF HER HEAD. RANDOM QUESTIONS NO MULTIPLE CHOICE. THERE IS NO WAY OF PREPARING FOR HER TESTS YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT SHES GONNA ASK. ITS LIKE SHE WANTS YOU TO FAIL!!!! N THIS WAS JUST A 1 CREDIT LAB

3.0
5.0
BSC2086
Apr 16, 2012

DONT TAKE IT..YOU WILL FAIL THE CLASS.....TRUST ME !!! HER TEST ARE HORRIBLE....NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU STUDY YOU WILL GET NO MORE THAN A C....IF YOU REGISTER THE CLASS DROP IT!.....

4.0
2.0
BSC1005
Jun 21, 2012

Great professor and great person. Professor Garcia is such a sweet person and she really cares about her students. If you do not pass her class it is simply because you did not try. No homework, and attendance is not mandatory, but you have to study for the tests.

2.0
5.0
MCB2010
Aug 2, 2012

She was not the ideal professor. Messy, unorganized and don't you dare question her authority! Her exams are made off the top of her head. However, do not be fooled. When she gives her reviews before quizzes everything she says WILL be on there. Our first quiz was 38 questions long! I wouldnt take her again. BIG MISTAKE! And I got a B. DONT TAKE!

5.0
3.0
BSC2086
Aug 16, 2012

This teacher is a great person and very professional. She is one of the best teachers in Miami Dade. She cares deeply for his students but you need to study for her tests. I assure you will learn a lot with her.

5.0
3.0
BSC2086
Sep 7, 2012

Great teacher. One of the best I've had. Yes, she's tough, but if you pay attention in class and study you will pass. I learned a lot from her.

5.0
3.0
BSC2086L
Apr 29, 2013

This lady is great person with a huge heart.One of the best teachers of miami dade college. Do not be afraid to take her, she knows all about the human body, do not use or need power point. The exmanenes are somewhat difficult, but if you take notes and photos of the laboratory models will not have any problem passing the class with an A or B.

5.0
2.0
BSC2086L
Aug 4, 2013

This professor is the easist professor you will ever have. The test are not written she uses the models which for me was easier.I love this teacher.I.wish i had her for all my classes. She gets really attached to students.

2.0
5.0
ANAT1
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2014

She is nice and cares about us but spends most of the time advising students about his future,which is great, but student lost track of the class and its hard to focus. She is so messy and her tests are made from whatever comes to her mind. She is a good teacher but when it comes to the test she would ask for things she neve mentioned before.

5.0
3.0
BSC2085L
Apr 24, 2014

This professor is one of the best people I've met she's a great help she cares about her student and wants everyone to succeed not only in her class but in their future. She gives a lot of opportunities to pass the tests, quizes, and class in general. The book is mandatory and very helpful.

5.0
5.0
BSC2085L
Grade: B
Aug 16, 2014

She is a great teacher, but the way she test,we are not used to it, it is old fashion...you do learn a lot this way, but need to have a good memory!!! She cares a lot for her students but you need to study!!!

5.0
5.0
BSC2085L2086L
Aug 25, 2014

Great proffesor; she cares about the students. She is ramdon and her grading system is so hard and weird but you really have to study and know to get an A. I loved both classes.

1.0
5.0
BSC2085L
Oct 4, 2014

Not very helpful. Wouldn't take her ever again

2.0
5.0
BSC2085L
Oct 11, 2014

I don't know how she has such high ratings. I personally would never take her again. You have to study the lab manual and take pics of the models for sure. Her tests are horrible. She doesn't give a hard copy. She makes up the questions on the spot and makes you stand up with a clipboard to write the answers. She doesn't teach at all.

2.0
4.0
BSC2085L
Oct 21, 2014

Professor is terrible. Her test and exams are ORAL, she walks around the class asking questions off the top of her head, you have no hard copy of anything, you can't ask her to repeat a question because she doesn't remember what she asked 3 questions ago. Just imagine her grading if she doesn't even remember the questions. Nothing to boost grade.

4.0
3.0
BSC2086L
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2014

SHE'S the sweetest! I have no idea why her rating is low. She loves all her students and she teaches with such passion. Garcia has a quiz every week based on the notes, but read the lab book too! Take good notes and you'll do great! After 2 or 3 quizzes she does an exam based on that previous material. Take her she's caring and helpful!

3.0
1.0
BSC2085L
Dec 17, 2014

Prof. Garcia is a nice lady, she cares about the student in a personal level and has good intentions. She can get a bit confusing sometimes due to her accent but is understandable. Her examsquizzes are not hard, as long as you write EVERY SINGLE WORD she says during lecture. She can get emotional and lecture about life. Other than that, EASY A.

3.0
3.0
BSC2085L
Dec 21, 2014

Only gave quizzes and exams. Lectures, Quizzes, and Test are verbal, which makes it hard!!!! She does have an accent. Her grading is HARD and CONFUSING. Overall she's a good teacher though, and she wants to make sure you know the material. Btw have to study on your own A LOT!!

1.0
5.0
BSL2085L
Dec 22, 2014

Wouldn't take her ever again. She stops teaching just to talk about life. If you didn't get a question during the quiz and ask her at the end she wouldn't remember what she asked. Most of the time she ask questions is a confusing way which is annoying.

1.0
5.0
ANAT1
Dec 22, 2014

Be ready to study on your own. She doesn't teach much. Talks a lot about life and anything else but the class material. Questions for the test are confusing, difficult to understand what is she meaning at the moment. Test are oral, so better know the answer inmediately, because you cannot review the question or fix anything.

3.0
5.0
BSC2086
Feb 22, 2015

She gave many opportunities to those that needed to pass. She was very nice when she graded. What I did not like was that she was not professional AT ALL. The test are her shouting out questions that you can barely understand and you having to write them down on your paper. She doesn't let you know what number you are on and the lectures are a mess

3.0
4.0
BSC2086L
Apr 29, 2015

Test and Quizzes are VERBAL!! About 30-40 questions long . If you miss class you pretty much failed the test because she does not go by the book. She even says things that aren't in the book. She is very smart and knows what she's talking about. Make sure if you take her class you only have one other because you will be stressed out.

2.0
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BSC1005
Grade: D
Jan 28, 2016

This professor spends most of the time lecturing students that are not paying attention about life. If you get on her bad side, she'll always pick on you. I'm paying for her to teach, not to waste my time with another student that is being an idiot. . ALSO SHE DOESN'T SHUT UP WHILE YOU'RE TAKING QUIZZES/TESTS so I had trouble concentrating.

5.0
3.0
BSC1005
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2016

The class is actually hard and she makes it even more complicated making you study more than what you can even find in the book. However, I like the way she teaches and she is nice when grading. I have actually learned a lot and it has only been like a month of class. If you are really interested about bio you should take her.

1.0
5.0
BSC2085
Apr 27, 2016

She is a mess her syllabus makes no sense the lectures are pointless since none of it is on the test. She never stops talking during test it's impossible to concentrate. During the lecture she'll spend a good 20 minutes out of 50 to lecture you about life she just waste everyone's time. DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ANYCLASS. If you do don't buy the book.

4.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2016

Be ready to study. She will try to help you, and she knows what she is doing. However, BSC1005 was a tough class with her. The lectures were not in the book. The tests were not multiple choice, they were not clear, and she would randomly add or change questions in the test. I did learn a lot in this class, but I had to work hard for my grade.

4.0
4.0
BSC1005
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2016

BSC1005 was a tough class with her. The lectures were not in the book. The tests were not multiple choice, they were not clear, and she would randomly add or change questions in the test. Be ready to study. She will try to help you if you ask for help. I learned a lot in this class, but I had to work hard for my grade.

5.0
3.0
BSC2086L
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Professor Luisa Garcia is an extraordinary and extremely professional teacher. I took her for Anatomy 1 and 2. She is the best teacher I've ever had in Miami Dade College. I learned so much from her as a professional and as a human being. I highly encourage all students to get this amazing professor in order to really learn the material.

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5.0
3.0
BSC2086
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Great professor. You really learn in her class. She is sweetest person I've ever met. If you study what she taught in class, you'll get a A for sure. I wish she teaches more classes, especially Microbiology. I'll miss her so much!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BSC2086
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Most amazing professor I've ever been BLESSED with. 2 semesters passed with A. Knows what she is teaching, lectures are word for word as the quiz & tests. Organized and helps you fully understand. Her lectures are fun and keep you awake. Only ones who find her hard are looking for an easy A. I would take her a million times over.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
BSC2085
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

If you want to learn take this class. A professor who really knows the material. I love her class and if you only pay attention to her class you will know what is coming for the quiz test or whatever. I love her passion for traching and thanks to her i got my back my passion for nursing. If you take lab anf lecture a guarantee learning. Bsc 2086

Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
B+ (3)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 4
B+: 3
A-: 2
A+: 2
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (4)
Inspirational (3)
Respected (1)
EXTRA CREDIT (1)
Caring (1)
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MICROBIOLOGY

5.0

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BSC8085

5.0

(1)

BSCSECT

5.0

(1)

BCS2085

5.0

(1)

APAP

5.0

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BIOLOGY

5.0

ANATLAB

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ANAT1

5.0

BSC2085L2086L

5.0

BSL2085L

5.0

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