Anatomy is a difficult class to begin with, but she changed almost everything to make the class doable if you're willing to put in the time. She's extremely helpful and is fair when it comes to tests. Had her for both lab and lecture and she made it fun but you can't slack in the class. Be prepared for a tough class but with an incredible prof

Dr. G was awesome! She made coming to an 8 am lecture bearable. It's a tough class but if you go to her office hours, she'll help you find what your perfect study method is. Don't slack and it will be a super fun and interesting class.

Dr. G is the greatest professor ever. She is clear & extremely fair. She makes anatomy such a positive experience. If you are willing to work hard, you will succeed. She has quizzes every lecture - which you will learn to appreciate since it keeps you constantly studying. She is always available and there to help everyone :)

Gardner is a great professor. Everything you need to know is on her PP. She's very fair. You have quizzes every lab and lectures but it's so helpful, and keeps you studying. Lab is fun, if you have the right instructor. 3 exams, 1 Final. Lots of quizzes. You have to study everyday but manage your time. Extra credit, do all of them! She's funny.

This class made me question my whole existence; that is how hard it is. I underestimated this class and that was my biggest mistake. Don't get me wrong, Gardner is an amazing professor. She is funny, approachable, and fair. All of the things any student want in a professor! But the workload for this class is EXTREME. Get ready to study EVERYDAY!

This class is intense, DO NOT underestimate it going in. You have to start really strong. Lab is a class in itself but manageable if you go to office hours. GOT TO OFFICE HOURS. Key to success. Gardner is awesome. She will teach you a lot. Best and most relevant class ever.

I loved gardner. She was very approachable, funny, quirky and knowledgable about anatomy. quizzes every lecture but 10 are collected, 8 dropped. Lab is like it's own class. 4 pt quiz every lab, 2 dropped. she posts lecture slides, all answers are on there but going to class clarified everything. OFFCIE HOURS are important

SHE'S PERFECT FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY! She is incredibly passionate about what she teaches and does what she can to make sure you understand. She makes an effort to make the class interesting. The course is heavy but if you just take notes on her PowerPoints and ask questions, her tests are doable.

Gardner is the most amazing, caring professor I have ever met. She is so passionate about the subject. Do not underestimate her class! you have to start and end strong all the way if you want an A.

Dr. Gardner is a great professor. She is not a dry lecturer and she truly engages her students. This class is a lot of information just because it IS anatomy. Her exams are very doable as long as you study the slides. The slides will literally be your salvation.

DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THIS CLASS. Try to study before school even starts. Lecture: AMAZING. She's funny & passionate; makes info interesting & understandable. lots to memorize Lab: Killed me. Did not like. class of its own. Lecture & lab didn't match. Material is not taught; quizzed on our own self-studying. Lab manuals never graded/corrected.

Lecture and lab are completely different; you'll feel as though you are taking two separate classes. Memorize every single thing on powerpoint slides for lecture exams, go to lab instructor's office hours for lab exams. It is a tough class, but so very interesting. You get what you give, don't underestimate it. Start off strong to end strong.

She incorporates a lot of physiology into the anatomy class, so if you had a bad physio prof be prepared. However, she really is a kind woman who wants all of her students to succeed. It's a crazy hard class but an A is definitely doable. Study your butt off everyday and you'll pass.

Dont underestimate this class. Lecture and lab will seem like 2 diff classes but it eventually correlates w each other towards the end. Make sure to attend lecture because she usually adds new stuff onto the lecture slides and listen out for animal related stuff because those are usually e.c. on the exam! Honestly just study & you'll do fine.

Lectures were interesting with her funny on-topic side stories. Lecture tests were very doable for an A by memorizing every slide (300+ slides/test). Go to lectures for extra info that she will test you on. Lab was self-learn & VERY difficult SMH. The practicums were pretty much impossible to get an A unless you put in days to prepare. STUDY HARD!

Dr. Gardner is one of the most supporting professors I've ever had. There is no bs in the class; you get the grade you worked for! For lectures: Memorize each slide and come to class because she might add more things. For lab: Study the models carefully and go to office hours to do well in the practicum! Study as much as you can to succeed.

Dr. Gardner can come off as an intimidating at first but really she's the nicest and most caring professor ever who wants you to succeed. Show up to lecture because she includes information not on the slides that will be included on the exam. Lab is something you have to study yourself, but if you study everyday you'll do well on the practicum.

Shes really good at making the class fun and relating the topics to her class. Its not her thats hard but the class itself since its a lot of information to take in. Id totally take her again. Dont skip class since she adds extra information aside from whats in the PowerPoints. Make sure you print out powerpoints & STUDY BEFORE NOT LAST MIN

Put on your big boy/girl pants cause you're in for a ride. Printing out lecture notes BEFORE is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT bc she adds on to her powerpoints. Form study groups and visit her during office hours for Q's. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE ON ANYTHING IN THE CLASS. YOU WILL FALL BEHIND. To pre-nursing kids, goodluck. Not getting an A won't kill you...

Helpful tips: Please try to go to all her lectures. She will tell you from time to time what to focus on. She tells you things in class that won't be on the original powerpoints. So please do yourself a favor and go to her lectures. Rewriting, condensing, and re-reading your notes every day will help you a bunch. And do your lab manuals asap!

The absolute best professor I have ever had in my life. You're gonna have to work for your grade. You can't just wing it. Don't be afraid of her. She is intimidating but if you connect with her and show her you are TRYING, it will make the class so much easier. Such an inspiring woman.

She seems like another strict and inflexible kind of professor, but that's not true. She really knows her stuff. She is always available after class to help students, and she genuinely wants all of her students to pass. She's very down-to-earth once you get to know her. I recommend her if you want to have a fun time and learn something new as well.

This class is so challenging but rewarding. Dr. G is very encouraging & if you need help she is there. Warning: Lab is very hard. It is necessary to prepare way beforehand. It is a doable class but you have to work very hard for your grade. ATTEND LECTURE! Attendance is not mandatory but to succeed you need to show up. Don't fall behind. GOOD LUCK!

Had her for lab and lecture. Kinda scatterbrained. She knows lecture material better than lab material. She didn't know the answers to my questions in lab often. HOWEVER, she made every effort to find the answer online or in the book. Lab in my opinion was more challenging. DONT UNDERESTIMATE THIS CLASS. Memorize the powerpoints for lecture exams.

i think Gardner is a great professor. She really wants you to succeed. People say shes a tough grader and that the material is hard but anatomy is a hard course. She tends to get off topic sometimes. Test can be difficult but everything is in the lecture slides. For lab, just stay organized and do it ahead of time. Color coding it helps a lot.

Anatomy was required for my major and it was the hardest class I had ever taken in my life. I barely passed the class the second time I took it after withdrawing the first time. However, Dr. Gardner is a great professor. She deeply cares about her students success and tries to help everyone succeed by providing lots of study materials. GOOD LUCK!

Her course is very challenging, but if you put in the work, you will do well and have a great appreciation and understanding of anatomy. If you are looking into taking this course, taking SI along with it helps so much! At first lab will be very very overwhelming, but once you figure out how to self study, it will get better.

She comes off as intimidating at first but she genuinely cares about her students. 3 midterms and 1 final, go to lectures, her lectures help tell you what she expects on her exams. This class is challenging so put in the work for an A.

Lab and lecture are two different classes COMPLETELY so you have to make sure you understand that and do your studying as such. This prof pretty much only cares about her lecture material and rarely intervenes in the lab stuff but she is still a super super cool professor who is willing to help even if she comes off intimidating.

I took Dr Gardner two semesters ago but she remains to be my favorite professor. Yes, lecture and lab are two different classes that you need to study differently for, but I had her for both lecture and lab and she was very effective at teaching the course. She was very helpful and friendly. She cares for her students and wants you to pass.

Gardner really cares for her students. 3 exams, 1 final, online HW, and offers EC. Will only bump you 1-2 points (not %s) to the next letter grade. COME TO CLASS, she adds to her powerpoints. You will need to study a lot to get an A.

Anatomy is all about memorization. So for lecture, just study out of the lecture slides and you will be fine. For lab, it was like a completely different class, make sure you work hard to get the grade that you want in there. Office hours for lab is always helpful. Do well on the first 2 tests because the 3rd test is the hardest.

Study lecture notes for exams and take notes connecting concepts together is the key to getting an A in the class. DO NOT USE QUIZLET FOR LAB OR LECTURE IT DOES NOT HELP YOU IN MEMORIZING. Literally just memorize and easy A. Had her with the whole COVID-19 situation. Very understanding and very caring.

Makes it seem like you won't pass at first, but lecture exams are not challenging at all if you memorize ppts. The only hard part is lab which is tons of memorization, but only 30% of grade and there is lots of EC. I am taking this class in the summer and online so it is probably harder than regular semesters. Prof is so nice caring and reasonable!

Gardner is one of the best professors I have ever experienced thus far. She is caring, understanding, and clear with what she expects. It may seem like a lot of work but create a schedule and you'll be just fine. Do not hesitate to reach out to her on any material. She is more than willing to assist you and just wants to see you succeed! Take her!

Dr. Gardner is a very straight-forward & caring professor. She'll always test based on what she teaches in lecture (powerpoints) and lab. There's no HW except a short practice quiz (unlimited tries) you submit b4 lab. Anatomy is a tough class in general, so do expect a lot of studying. Just do flashcards, repetition etc. and you'll do really well.

I was really scared on what grade I would receive since this was my first science class, but I did really good thanks to Dr. Gardner. The exams are LECTURE HEAVY! She may be a scatter brain and go off topic a lot but if you write down and remember the things she says for each slide on her lecture, you're all set for the exams.

For online class, the lecture exams are multiple choice and straight memorization from the slides. For lab, you get a lab manual every week that you learn and get quizzed on and the practicums test you on about 3-4 lab manuals. It's not an easy A but it's doable as long as you study. Dr. Gardner keeps lectures interesting w/ her stories.

Best prof ever! I was worried about this class bc of hearing how difficult physio is, but I did VERY well. Dr.G is amazing and very caring. Lots of EC, lecture heavy but tests are purely from ppts so master everything on the slides & youll be ok. Repetition is key :) Dont procrastinate! Never a dull moment with Dr.G & her stories during lec.

This review is for her bio 342 physio class, not her anatomy one. Dr G. is an awesome professor who really cares about her students. She makes it very clear what you need to study. literally MEMORIZE her PowerPoints and you will get an A. She has homework and quizzes and gives a ton of EC. you only get like 25-30 mins on exams but its all memory q.

Idk whats going on w/ anatomy but her Phsyio class was amazing! Memorize her lectures & youre good. She requires camera on for lectures&HW is timed. Exams are proctored but easy. She also holds these late night review sessions that are super helpful& she always gives EC and HWs that bump your score! She is strict about the tech stuff tho :/

Dr. G is literally the sweetest professor, and she cares about her students so much! She gives a lot of mental rest days and gives late night office hours to ensure her students' success. Her exams are HEAVILY based on her lectures and slides, which isn't hard if you read the lecs. Overall, I'm really glad I took her as my physio and anatomy prof!

Don't procrastinate on studying, memorize lectures and you'll be fine. Not the best lecturer I learned everything by myself or in SI. Nice person but not the best professor. Not understanding about tech issues. Lots of EC on exams. Lab is a beast but not worth much, don't neglect it though. Gets distracted a lot by animals

Attendance necessary on zoom (camera has to be on or she doesnt count you). Exams are pure memorization from notes! Exams are proctored (camera + lockdown browser) HW is timed but not proctored, she gives a lot of EC tho! Very nice but record ur own lecture (she talks fast)cause she doesnt post her recordings to ensure ppl come to lecture.

Professor Gardner is fun, enthusiastic, and cares a lot about her students success and wellbeing. She explains things well. You don't have to turn in much work other than quizzes, but physiology is hard, you will need to spend a lot of time practicing and repeating information. Her tests are multiple choice and she tests you on the big concepts.

Really enjoyed her class. 3 homework assignment every week/every other week which basically helped u study for exams. Lecture heavy exams, pay attention and write down EVERYTHING! As long as you actually study and try u'll be fine. Lost of extra credit on and off exams. Super caring, tends to side track a lot but I recommend her if u want to learn

Ended with a 98% in the class. This class is demanding with how much time you have to put into it because there is a lab and lecture portion. Personally, I only spent 1-2 days before every lecture exam to study and achieve an A. As for Lab, I also averaged a High A on practicums b/c I'm built different. There's lots of EC, so a B is impossible. LOL

This class is not hard, but lots of time must be put into it. Extra credit accounts for about 5% of the overall grade, so there is many opportunities to make up lost credit. This course takes a lot of memorization (time commitment), but nothing is impossible. Just study diligently. It's possible to get above a 100%, just like I did. :) You can too!

The material itself is tough and there's a lot to memorize, but she made the class a lot easier to deal with. She gives a ridiculous amount of extra credit, so if you do your part, you should not have a hard time getting a good grade, let alone passing. She is one of the funniest and most caring teachers I've ever had, so definitely take her.

Anatomy is a beast, but Gardner made it way easier!! She lets you know what will be on the exams and offers lots of EC. Doing the homework/bonus assignments helps a lot! Definitely have to balance out the lecture and lab as they are completely separate, but it's doable. Gardner cares for every one of her students and truly wants us to pass!

Physio was amazing with Dr. Gardner! She offers lots of EC and lets you know what to expect on the exams. The only downside was the lab portions, because they did not link up with her lectures. Still 100% doable as I did it while taking Anatomy as well! Gardner cares about each of her students and wants us all to succeed! Highly recommend :))

Gardner gives off such a genuine caring vibe. She truly cares for the student's mental health, giving us mental health rest days. Honestly, as long as you memorize what's on the slides, you can get an A on the exam. She also offers A LOT of EC and make sure to show up bc on certain days she gives EC. Love her & definitely #3 fav teacher.

I severely overestimated how hard Anatomy and Physiology was going to be. Thus, the horrible grade. However, she is a very FAIR professor. As long as you listen to her course guidelines you will be fine. This class is the hardest class i have ever taken because it is a BEAST of a class. If you take studying seriously you will pass.

Anatomy is pretty rough but Dr. Gardner made it enjoyable, she makes jokes during class and adds them as extra credit on the exam. There are many extra credit opportunities. All of her exams are based on the lecture slides so study them!! Also pay attention to due dates for connect RAMs and learnsmart.

Best and funny professor! She is really kind and caring for her students. Anatomy and physio are beast classes but if you give your best, you will pass with an A. Study the slides, 3 exams, 1 final, and 3 practicums for the lab. Memorize!!! you need it to succeed in the class, she gives a lot of extra credits, sometimes she brings food to class lol

Y'all everyday I thought I was gonna fail but ended with an A... if it was possible for me, anyone can do it! If you ABSOLUTELY have to take 207 and 208 together do yourself a favor and do it both with Dr. Gardner, the contents overlap. Dr. G was really a G, so much extra credit, she is funny, and exams are purely lecture based. Get ready to study!

Dr Gardner is a great person and makes the class enjoyable, which is so important considering how much work this class is. The exams are basically just memorizing the slides, but there are so many, so be prepared to study a lot. She gives out a lot of EC so show up to lecture, and if you want an A I would recommend taking SI too.

Dr. Gardner is very passionate about what she teaches as well as her student happiness. She tests only on what is on the lecture slides, and offers lots of extra credit! Spend at least a week studying for exams though, they are worth 80% of the grade!

An absolute sweetheart and so funny! The content is tough and the lectures are very heavy and very fast. Tests are only on the lectures so STUDY and SHOW UP TO EVERY CLASS! Very grateful to have had her as a teacher for a class like this. She makes it enjoyable and is always eager to answer questions. Best BIO207 teacher!

dr. g's a wonderful person and she really does care but the class isn't easy. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A STUDY GROUP/PARTNER. offers a lot of extra credit, take advantage of that. do her SHARC's and make study guides w/ them, they rlly help w/ exams. has the tendency to overshare/go on tangents. brings her pets to class sometimes; they're delightful.

I took Dr.Gardner for both anatomy and physio. Physiology is a demanding course, lots of content and her classes reflect that. Manuela is very caring and invested in our learning but that definitely doesn't mean her classes are easy. She loves what she does and it shows. HW is online, tests require a lot of critical thinking. U must put in the work

I took Dr. G for both anatomy and physio this semester. They are both very difficult and demanding classes, but I wouldn't want to take them with any other professor. She really cares about her students and wants everyone to do well. She gives extra credit opportunities and exams are based on the lecture slides. Put the work in and you'll succeed!

Loved this class & professor Gardner. She's super encouraging, approachable, & funny & she genuinely cares for her students. Exams are based strictly off lecture slides so it's not hard to study there's just a lot of content. Lecture is mandatory bc she adds stuff to her slides. Took her for anatomy & physio @ the same time & passed both w an A.

she's awesome! wouldn't want to take a class this hard with anyone else. go to office hours if you need, she's always willing to help. go to lecture every day!! you cannot skip this class. definitely a lot of work but if you memorize slides for lecture exams and go to lab office hours for practicums you'll be okay!! get ready to study a LOT though.

ALL you need to know is in the slides and she gives plenty of EC on exams. Very sweet and loves telling stories which really helps to break up any stress. That being said you will have to devote a lot of time into her class especially for anatomy lab. Easy A if you invest time. If you don't have the self-control then I suggest SI or study groups

I had Dr. Gardner for anatomy lab and she was super sweet & helpful. She was very helpful towards any questions students had. She truly wanted us to get the best grade possible. Anatomy practicums are difficult but your score depends on the time you put in studying. She gives extra credit on lab quizzes.

*note- I couldn't rate her for her OCC location for some reason* This rating is for BIOLA221 @ OCC. Prof Gardner is amazing. She's funny and makes lectures very interesting. She really wants you to succeed! She gives out decent amount of online homeowork and EXTRA credit for the entire class. As long as you study, you will pass!

Professor Gardner is great, exams are based on the lecture slides. She offers a lot of extra credit opportunities. As long as you study hard for lecture exams and practicums you'll do fine. Group study sessions or SI are very helpful.

The slides are good but they lack info that she will add during class. The HW is timed and you get barely enough time to complete it. The exams are fair overall, nothing too bad. There is a quiz before each exam, but they are EC. She also offers 1 or 2 points of EC in each HW assignment. You have to put in the work, but it is doable.

AMAZING!! TAKE GARDNER!!! Exams are based on slides and homework contains LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! She goes quickly during her lectures sometimes but is open to answering stuff after class/during OH. 3 exams, 1 final. Put in the effort and it will be reflected. Other reviews complained b/c they probably did not study/did not do the EC.

Professor Gardner is super sweet! Her class was one of the hardest classes I have had to take at CSULB. The amount of work I put in for this class was no joke, but it really paid off. There is a lot of content to cover for tests, and I would recommend rewriting notes. She is super funny though, and she gives a lot of extra credit.

Although intimidating at first, she really is just a sweetheart who is extremely willing to help you learn!! I was really scared of taking the class, but her demeanor really made me LOVE anatomy. Exams are hard, so STUDY! Make friends. Trauma bond. A lot of EC, but do not slack off. I know many who have over 100% in her class so it's possible!!

The class itself isn't too heavy. There is timed homework and quizzes on topics that are due on the weekends. A few extra credit points are on the homework and extra credit quizzes a week before exams. Lecture attendance wasn't mandatory, but she will have information on slides that aren't on the PDF in Canvas. You can easily get an A.

Nice professor overall. Slides and exams are a bit overwhelming because the little things truly matter. There was lots of extra credit but it somehow brings your grade down? Lots of assignments but it's just busy work tbh. Also gives us mental health days before exams!

Received B's on all the lab practicums and A's on the exams, except the final because I decided not to study, lol. The course is tough but manageable since she offers a lot of extra credit (over 10%). However, I recommend studying ahead of time and not procrastinating, as the exams are still challenging. Take her!

Professor Gardner's BIO208 class is challenging but manageable with dedication. The exams focus on lecture details, so taking thorough notes and using study aids like unstuckstudy can be really helpful. Overall, it's a tough course, but the extra credit opportunities make it worthwhile.

Don't listen to her bad reviews!! She is a very encouraging professor and clearly loves what she teaches. The class is difficult but those who didn't do well just didn't put in the work. Study correctly and lock in during lectures, you will do just fine. I started the sem with a low grade but I learned how to properly study and ended with an A.

Dr. Gardner is hands down the greatest professor I have ever taken. She is incredibly caring and understanding. Her class is rigorous but worth it. I've never learned more from a class. She is so passionate about what she does and that passion translates in her teaching. Please please take her class!

Dr. Gardner is the best professor ever. Please take her. Her anatomy class is hard but well worth it. She incredibly passionate about what she does and is very considerate. Extra credit goes insane in this class.

I'd describe her as a military sergeant. She cares but fierce. She wont hold your hand but will help you be prepared. Exams are all based on her lectures. Extra credit is given by McGrawl Hill but no curve. or things she says orally. 75% based on the exams and 25% on lab. Cant take pictures but can record lectures.

Had Dr. G for 207+208, very nice and funny! 208 is in fact a beast like she says. 3 exams, 3 practicums, 1 half cumulative/half non-cumulative final. You need to know her lecture slides front to back to ace exams. Same w/ lab manuals, always come prepared! Truly passionate abt what she teaches + wants her students to pass. EC goes crazy. Take her!

Had Dr.G for 207+208. 207 is easier than 208 b/c lab is simpler. Lecture material for both is similar. Still alot of content. 3 exams, 1 cumulative/non-culmulative final. WILL NOT ROUND. Does curves by EC on exams and MGH. Pls attend lecture, although it's mostly her reading slides, she adds extra info that is usually on exams. Do not slack!

exams are pretty easy and straightforward. they are based on her slides. just beware of endocrine system. its brutal.

Gardner curves the class automaticlly so a 60% is a C. Human physiology is a difficult course, however, Gardner is a good professor. Her lectures are funny and interesting, she answers all questions, gives study guides. In order to pass you must study for exams, little homework and doesn't give many points, exams are make or break for this class.

Super kind and funny professor! There are a lot of extra credit opportunities on the HW assignments, so she's very stern about not bumping up grades last minute. The exams do require you to be present in lectures, and she does go on tangents that are also added into the exams. If you put in the effort and follow her directions, you will pass!

she is a good prof, doesnt really go into detail on topics just goes her her ppts, exams are lit just memorizing her slides and in class ec questions. lectures are a bit heavy on notes but its expected. super nice as well and encourges u, LOTS of ec!

this class is genuinely not bad at all..dont let them scare you. lecture exams are super easy and theres lots of extra credit. lab exams are harder but still doable. make sure to study muscles for lab like crazy tho

Great prof. She yaps a lot but sometimes her stories become extra credit. Not much homework besides lockdown quizzes with two attempts. Slides are clear but don't include everything so you should show up. Exams are all MCQ and not too hard if you study ahead. Lots of early extra credit.

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Good professor but VERY strict. She sticks to her syllabus exactly so shes very clear about her expectations. I liked her a lot and she gives good ec but will not bend her rules for you. Definitely not an easy A but you can for sure get one if you put in the time.

Manuela is one of the best professors I've ever had and trust me I'm very honest and picky with all of mine. She is the absolute sweetest and most understanding person. She offers a bunch of extra credit. I failed one of my practicums but the extra credit saved my end grade. I recommend going to office hours, asking questions, and constant review.

The only way to pass this class is everyday review and practice of the lecture slides. Quizlets are my saving grace and active recall methods. All the lecture exams are based on lecture so get to know each slide from beginning to end. Many of my friends have failed due to lack of efficient study methods and dedicating time for studying. Good luck!

Great prof but don't recommend taking si classes bc lowkey waste of time. I can't emphasize this enough, GO TO OFFICE HOURS! Don't procrastinate at all and keep up with assignments. Anatomy is a hard class regardless of the professor. Honestly, lectures were cool bc of her stories and personal experiences.