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Dr. Alvarez is an amazing teacher who truly cares about her students! Before we even started class she wanted to see what types of learners we were to make sure we all learned the material the best way for us. She was always there to help whenever anyone needed it even as far as doing online conferences if we needed it! I loved her!
Dr. Alvarez is one of the best professors I have ever had! She cares so much about her students and it really shows! I would take her again in a heart beat!!
I had a lot of assumptions about this class, but Dr. Alvarez made it seem so easy. She gives out good explanations and examples. We didn't really use the book, only handouts. Also, gave us a lot of extra credits for the lecture and lab. Cutest personality ever!!!! If you just listen and come to class, you'll easily pass.
Will fail you if you're absent more than twice and will mark you absent if you miss more than 10 minutes of a three hour class. Her solution to schedule conflicts is that you drop her class and take it at another time when it can be your priority. She also says nowhere in her syllabus that your attendance will count toward your grade but it does.
She is a good teacher! She gives LOTS of opportunities for extra credit and posts great study guides! If you complete the study guide youll be golden for the tests. Lots of material to cover, but its bio so you cant escape it. I rented the book but honestly opened it maybe twice. She also helps you during office hours to write your lab reports!
She is an amazing teacher and she really knows what she is talking about. She gives extra credit and easy class assignments that she does with you so you know what to put. The labs are easy and the test are too if you pay attention to watch she says and the assignments she gives you. Overall, she is great and you should definitely take her class.
HARDEST CLASS IVE EVER TAKEN. This professor has a heavy accent which automatically makes it hard to understand. Every exam I have taken I have failed, and have spent ample time studying. Tests are over material that is more than 200 slide and questions in the exam are not in the notes. She wants you to think critically rather than memerize.
Professor alvarez is the most confusing professor ive ever had. Her powerpoint lectures have nothing to do with the tests. You cant miss class more than twice without failing her class. She hands out activites that are very particularly graded. When asking for help, she makes you feel stupid and points out the question and answe to the whole class.
This is the hardest class Ive ever taken! Her lectures and PowerPoint are nothing like the test. I can spend 3 hours studying and still get a C on the tests.
Her powerpoints are what you really had to study, if you didn't study those you would not pass her exams. Her exams were not tricky and she would not have content that was not in her slides. Lots of oppourtines for extra credit, sweet teacher. I will say she does have a strong accent, but I was able to understand her fine.
Behind in schedule and lectures which would push back exam days. Ended up having to take an exam out of class. Quizzes after every lecture and lab. Gives study guides and a lot of EC opportunities. If you do study guides and practice review questions then you should be okay for exams. With exams you get multiple choice and a whole written portion
Homework given everyday. Most of lab will be her talking & explaining (which is good-ish). Available for help when you need it. Overall good teacher but is kind of rude sometimes and is extremely anal about very minuscule things. Has a horrible habit of treating students like children. Pay close attention. If you can get past this, youll be fine.
Dr Alvarez is no doubt the best professor that I have had and she has definitely peaked my interest in microbiology. she makes me so excited to keep learning science. I would recommend and take her again
Amazing professor, wish she taught BIO201 & BIO202! Very caring professor who possesses a genuine interest in her students, their success, and any issues they are having, which is very rare and much appreciated. I enjoyed going to everyone of her lectures. I strongly recommend this class!
This is a great professor that really cares for her students. I put the knowledge that I gained in this class to use daily at work already. She made the course very interactive and fun. I really enjoyed learning biology. I leaned so many amazing things. Take this class and you won't regreat!
I took 205 over the summer as an online 5 week course. Dr. Alvarez does have a thick accent and was difficult to understand sometimes, but overall was a great teacher. She is a very DETAILED grader though. Make sure to read each question VERY carefully. As long as you study the powerpoints, you should pass the exams no problem.
I would definitely take this class again. Dr Alvarez was amazing, and she really made this class easier for her students. She dedicated a lot of time and energy to make lessons understandable. She was always available when I needed her for any type of help. This was summer class, and yet it was easy. I really recommend Dr Alvarez for this course.
Dr. Alvarez was a great professor! She does make you work for your grade but her lectures are very straight forward and the questions are based on the information that comes straight from lecture. The labs were fun, I got to identify the name of a bacteria! She was able to make this class engaging even though it was online due to COVID-19.
Dr. Alvarez does her best to be available to students; however, she's extremely rude at times. She told me that I "clearly do not understand anything about" a particular topic & when I addressed her about the offensiveness of her comment, she told me I was wrong & refused to take accountability. This is just 1 example of how she talks to people.
Dr. Alvarez is a very knowledgeable professor, very sweet and caring for students success in her class. She gives excellent feedback and is always available to help you. Her lectures are amazing and very engaging, with plenty of real life applications and clinical cases analysis. I strongly recommend this professor.
This was the most organized online course I have taken. Yes, it was a lot of work but she provides powerpoints, videos to her lectures, offers zoom meetings for questions, quizzes for each lecture and lab, exams at the end of the week for the week's lectures, remind app, EXTRA CREDIT, STUDY GUIDES, every opportunity to get an A if you study.
She was the hardest professor I ever had, by far the hardest one I have taken. Be aware!! be on your A game the entire time! There is no room for slacking also it was hard to understand her a bit with her accent. She was overall nice, just the toughest professor, I was always stressed in class.
I have nothing to say about Dr. Alvarez but great things!! I love her lectures and labs!! The way she teaches along with her PowerPoints makes it so easy to understand. She gives you a lot of material to study but most of the times she connects principals with stories that makes it hard for you to forget. I would totally retake her class for fun
Dr. Alvarez is an amazing instructor, she is the only Professor that cares (of the ones I currently have) and even though my grade is not what I would like it to be, she is always willing to help. She is dedicated and very knowledgeable. Dr. Alvarez goes above and beyond to help her students succeed. Take this class, you will not regret!
Dr. Alvarez is an exceptional instructor. Rich in knowledge and great at teaching her disciplined field. I enjoyed her online lecture and was able to learn quite a lot. With having to begin studying for the MCAT soon, I feel like I have a great leg up after taking her course. I strongly recommend this instructor!
Very tough grader. Writing lab assignments should allow a bit of freedom and flexibility in the language since all writing styles are different. If you dont write every paper exactly how she wants as in hypothesis should all be the same titles should all be the same no room for creativity. Could not wait for this class to be over. BEWARE
Dr. Alvarez is the best professors that I ever had. She explains complex topics in a very clear way and gives very clear instructions for all the assignments. Dr. Alvarez online class is very well organized and is easy to find what you need. She really cares about your success in this class and goes above and beyond to help you, very available.
She is a tough grader. Her test are near impossible to pass even if you study. She doesn't give enough time on the exams. Most of the time I wouldn't complete it or I'd quickly guess so I can finish. I don't even write about a professor but I highly recommend you don't take the class. Her accent makes it hard to understand and she's very rude.
I can tell Dr. Alvarez is truly passionate about microbiology. She provided amazing lectures, plenty of extra credit opportunities, additional learning resources, and she was always available if we had any questions about the material. Just study her PowerPoints and study guides for the exams and you will pass.
Great Professor, is able to simplify complex topics and is always available for any questions. Although it may be a lot of information at times I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Alvarez is an awesome professor! She cares about her students and is easy to reach if you have any questions. Everything is very organized considering the amount of information that is covered. She offers A LOT of extra credit opportunities. She offers really great lecture PowerPoints and study guides. If you put in the effort, you will pass!
This was probably one of the hardest courses Ive ever taken. Professor Alvarez is a tough grader, but she gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and you can tell that she cares about the students. Its just a very difficult course.
I was challenged in ways this semester that honestly I was glad I Passed. It was all personal so nothing to do with this class. Dr. Alvarez is always ready to help. She breaks it down so one can understand. She is one of the best bio professors out there and honestly you would be lucky to have her instruct you!!
This class was a five week summer course and it definitely was not easy. However, Dr. Alvarez is truly the best professor out there. She makes you work for your grade, but she gives every opportunity to do well and is extremely accessible and quick with questions and grading.
I took Dr. Alvarez's class online over the summer. She is very kind and organized. The class was mainly tests and quizzes (only 2 assignments). She offers extra credit Kahoots for chapters. The lecture videos explain everything that is on the test, and she explains the topics well. Despite being a short class, I didn't feel stressed from the load.
Dr. Alvarez is very knowledgeable about microorganisms. Her lectures are perfectly clear, and she wants you to understand the material so much that she is always available for you to ask questions. Plus, she makes all kinds of useful summary tables. She is so nice and caring. She also gave out lots of extra credit points by playing kahoots.
She is an amazing professor. She cares about your questions and loves to give feedback. She responds back in a timely matter. She lights up when you ask questions and if you need more time on her quiz/exam she will give more time. If you need personal 1on1 with her she will find time to do that for you. Only complaint she tends to complicate things
Definitely recommend taking Dr. Alvarez's BIO205 class. She provides excellent feedback and is very quick to respond in detail to help get clarification on a topic. As long as you follow along with the lectures, you wont have a problem on the quizzes/exams. She also provides optional Zoom meetings about 4 times a week to answer any questions.
Dr. Alvarez is a great teacher. She cares for her students deeply. She had 3 zoom meeting each week to accommodate all her students. She was also readily available to her students. She wants her students to succeed and you can tell she loves what she does. This class is a hard one, but if you apply yourself, you will do good!!
Dr. Alvarez is good and know what she is talking about. If you want to have an A, you should start early on the lectures. The lectures were easy and understandable. She offers 2 or 3 zoom meetings or if asked to explain and help out students. There are so many ways to reach her and ask questions. There are a lot of extra credits she offers.
Dr. Alvarez was amazing. Although she made you work for the grade she provided everything that was needed. If you stay on top of the work and study hard youll be fine! She also gives out lots of extra credit which can boost your grade at least a couple percentage points!
If english is not ur first language, i recommend you not to take her class. shes a nice teacher but her thick accent makes it hard for me to understand what shes saying, i have to be listening really hard in order to understand lectures.
This teacher may portray as a nice women but she is not. She claims she cares so much about students education but she never responds on time when you actually need her and she likes to cancel classes and not let anyone no ahead of time. I would not recommend if you like being ignored.
She has great knowledge of this course. She's not just an instructor but a "MOTHER". It doesn't matter how tired she is, if you aren't clear about any topic, she'll gladly explain again. With her, there is NO ROOM for LAZINESS or COMPLACENCY. Get ready for lots of homework, tests, kahoot quizzes, and quizzes. Grades on time. Gives good feedback
I loved having Miss. Alvarez as my teacher, but she was behind when it came to grading lab work and the extra credit. Its stressful trying to keep a grade when you're constantly losing points or worrying when she will grade it. but lectures are the hardest part of the entire class! You will also be using a LOCKDOWNBROWSER while takin g them!
Be aware that lecture are essential! TAKE NOTES AND STUDY! She does offer zoom meeting often to clarify and give the opportunity for questions.
Dr. Alvarez is very passionate about her lectures and is a great professor. I would recommend taking her class. The assignments she gives out really help with the exams.
She is a teacher that knows her stuff. I genuinely enjoyed her class and she went out of her way to make it as accessible as possible. She had video lectures and class meetings. You can pass the class without going to the class meetings but they are very informational. You also have a set time to take exams, though she will allow exceptions.
Professor Alvarez is amazing. She made sure to make time for each and everyone of her students. I would absolutely take another class of hers if I could
This professor gives a ton of extra credit opportunities so use them!! Very lecture heavy when it comes to online class but throughly explains material and wants to see you succeed! Ask questions but be ready to study a ton! Good luck!
Dr. Alvarez is a wonderful professor. Her class is average in difficulty; a little bit of studying goes a long way. Be prepared to watch several hours of lecture videos each week. There is never any unexpected material on the tests, everything asked was covered in class. There is not a lot of homework. I learned a lot and would take it again!
I liked my Professor Dr. Alvarez because she really cared about the students success adn cared how the students get fully understanding. Thank you Professor Alvarez
While her grading is a bit strict and she does not accept any late work, she did offer a lot of extra credit opportunities. I would not recommend this class for the hearing impaired. Dr. Alvarez's lectures provide a lot of extra details not found in the PowerPoint, and the captions didn't always match up to what she was saying. She was helpful!
For a online class I loved it! It was flexible and the professor is alway their to help
BIO205 is already a hard subject but she made it harder. The quizzes were easy to do but the exams were way different. Everything is timed and exams are proctored. Gives lots of extra credit because she knows her students will not pass. Way to strict/looks like she doesn't want us to succeed/cant go back to questions on exams. I wassoclosetoan a
I am so extremely happy that I took BIO205 microbiology with this professor. I appreciate how well organized was this class, the fast feedback, and the fact that Dr. Alvarez was always available to help me. She really cares about her students and wants them to succeed in her class. I strongly recommend this class if really want to learn.
Professor Alvarez is tough to understand and her class is tough. She does care about her students and is willing to help and answer questions a bit condescending. She will mark your "opinion" questions wrong if she doesn't agree. Overall the class is fair.
Dr. Alvarez is the best! Class was well organized, flexible, and not overwhelming. Cares about her students and is always willing to help! Lab is super easy.The grade you get depends on how much effort you put in. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Would recommend this professor to anyone!
Dr. Alvarez is great at explaining the material and is always willing to help. She provides many opportunities for extra credit.
This professor is fantastic if you put in the work. She has a thick accent, but I just turned on subtitles and was fine. She gives a lot of extra credit opportunities/Zoom calls/Kahoots, so no excuses! The exams need LockdownBrowser, so study well and take GOOD NOTES. Answered emails and texts on Remind within minutes + clarified all questions.
Dr. Alvarez is great and very knowledgeable on the subject. In order to do well in this class, be ready to put a lot of effort into studying/reviewing the material. She provides great powerpoints and gives you everything you need to do well on tests if you study. There are also a lot of extra credit opportunities. Overall, I highly recommend her!
I loved this class! Dr. Alvarez makes this class easy. If you do everything (study guides, extra credit, & attend meetings especially when she says it's important) you will pass with flying colors. She is very attentive, she answered EVERY question I sent to her, in detail. I recommend this course. She gives you everything you need to succeed.
Her accent is pretty hard to understand but Im a foreign student and Im done class with grade A. Dr Alvarez always be ready to help. She offers a lot of zooms every week, remainder app, and email to explain your questions as fast as possible. I love her lectures and the way she organized the course; its very professional and understandable.
Dr. Alvarez was by far the most amazing professor I have had. This bio205 course was difficult as a summer online course. Dr. Alvarez went out of her way to make sure you were successful in her class. She offers multiple group and one on one zoom meeting. Her material is easy to follow and detailed for an optimal learning experience. Just AMAZING!
I ended up finishing Dr. Alvarez's class with a B. Dr.Alvarez by far is one of the easiest and the most thoughtful Professor I have found so far. Her lectures are easy to follow and she provides ample opportunities to discuss subjects that are unclear! She is an AMAZING professor and will make your time learning microbiology worth it!!!!!
Great lectures, quality videos and summary charts! Definitely helpful and wants you to succeed!
Great professor, she is easy to work with answers any questions and very attentive to students status and ensure you understand before proceedin. Though course just be sure to study well.
Dr. Alvarez made herself available more than any other instructor I have ever had. She uses the Remind app, and answered questions and provided feedback extremely quickly. She's very passionate, but also very fair. She's really a great Professor.
Dr. Alvarez is great instructor. She always has time for her students. Willing to organise zoom classes outside normal class hours. Takes time to explain any topic. You need to create the time to study for the class and you will do well. Her videos on canvas was helpful for the class. She provides many opportunities for extra credit.
Dr. Alvarez is one of the greatest instructors I have ever had. I admire her passion for teaching and her willingness to share her knowledge. I appreciate her impact on my life. Dr. Alvarez would do everything for you to succeed in her class; she goes above and beyond to help you understand complex topics. Dr. Alvarez's lectures are amazing.
Professor Alvarez is very knowledgeable and willing to give students extra help outside of class if they need it. She answers any questions quickly and is available almost all the time.
Dr. Alvarez provides you with everything you need. She prints out lectures so you don't have to! It is a lot of work but she does offer zoom meetings outside of class time to help and offers extra credit. She is very passionate about what she does and it shows.
Professor Alvarez was a great teacher. I really enjoyed her class. If you put the work and time into this class you will succeed. Dr. Alvarez gives plenty of opportunity to bring your grade up with homework assignments, and many extra credit opportunities. Your grade is not just based on quizzes/tests. She was very helpful with everything.
Dr. Alvarez is a very thorough professor. She wants to make sure we are understanding the material. She is very flexible and is almost always available for her students. Overall I enjoyed her as my professor.
Easy class, easy A. Professor answers questions on assignments and helps guide you into the right direction. Grants leniency if you show that you put in the work and does kahoots as extra credit. Just don't miss class as it counts towards your grade and asks questions that you don't understand. Do that and you will guarantee pass the class.
This professor was always willing to help outside of class.
This class was very difficult the first 2 exams were the hardest but dr.alvarez give two so many ways to help your grade So that it's not just based on the tests alone. There are so many extra credit opportunities available and she always provides feedback on the assignments so that you know what to study for the test.
This Professor is excellent. She really cares about her students and is very available if you need extra help. She also offers extra credit and works hard to help students understand the material.
Had a small issue with her but she ended up being gracious, helpful, and willing to work with me once she understood my situation.
Professor is caring and understanding. She is willing to work with you if you are willing to demonstrate your willingness to learn. I would take her class again.
Professor Alvarez is very knowledgeable about biology and is a great teacher. She cares a lot about the success of her students and provides lots of opportunities to receive extra help. Lots of opportunities for extra credit.
Dr. Alvarez Gives alot of opportunity to excel, and her workload for her course is not too heavy with multiple opportunities to catch the same material.
Very easy to get extra credit. Prof is very nice and will go over assignments with you to make sure everything looks good before you submit for a grade. Lots of quizzes and exam, very material heavy & lots of studying.
The class is supposed to be in-person but all lectures are online. There is a lot of busy work given and seems assumed that you are only taking her class. Very, very tough grader. She can be caring at times but is intimidating to ask questions to as well. I felt like I learned a lot but not without struggle.
online Summer class for 6 weeks it was incredible The video lectures can be heavy but totally doable there was extra credit galore which boosted my grade every exam the at home labs were a lot of fun she has study guides review exam and the real exams are on webcam and lockdown browser PowerPoints are exact and to the point easy to get ahold of
EXCELLENT professor, very caring, amazing lectures. Study hard and do not cheat. She is too smart for you to fool her. Take this class, you won't regret!
I very much enjoyed this class and I learned so much! Dr. Alvarez loves teaching and science, and she truly cares about your success in her course. She is hands down the best biology professor you can find.
Dr. Alvarez was simply amazing. The course was crammed into a month in a half for the summer session, but she was always accommodating and extended deadlines on most of the assignments and quizzes. Her study guides and practice questions prepare you well for exams, which were typically quite easy. Cannot recommend Dr Alvarez enough, TAKE THIS CLASS
Attended summer Bio205 6 week class. It is a difficult class with a lot of work. Time management skills are a must. Her lectures, study guides, and extra reviews will help you succeed. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT. You cannot skim by in this class you will have to do the work and it is challenging but do-able. Overall great class, clear cut instructions.
I loved this class. It was not very difficult since most of the lectures were straightforward. Even if you had a hard time understanding the material, the professor had a lot of extra credit opportunities to get your grade back up. She easily accessible outside of class. With lecture and lab assignments, she could review them before submission.
She is a great professor who is willing to help you no matter what. She provides study guide for all lectures and they helped a lot to prepare for the exams. She is also a very knowledgeable person so you will learn a lot from her!
Dr. Alvarez is amazing, I highly recommend taking her class! She is so knowledgeable and breaks down the material in a way that makes it very easy to understand. She also genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed! She provides extra credit opportunities & goes out of her way to help students who are struggling with anything
Dr. Alvarez is an extremely caring professor who will work with you to get the best understanding possible of all of subject matter. She is very detailed when it comes to assignments, so ask for help before the due date! Dr. Alvarez is very accessible outside of class and wants all of her students to succeed.
I took this class along with bio 202, and an accelerated psych class. While it is a microbiology class and not an easy course Alvarez is everything you can ask for. She was always willing to give feedback on assignments before the due date which help immensely. She also gave extra credit before every exam which made this difficult subject easier.
I highly recommend taking this course with Dr. Alvarez. She cares for her students, and she gives great feedback. I had a great overall experience, and I would highly recommend this course to anyone.
Dr. Alvarez teaches a difficult subject but makes it fun. Dr. Alvarez taught us things in this class we didn't even know we were learning like how to do better in all of your other classes!!! If you take this class you get more than what you paid for out of it. Expect to work hard & commit time. Dr. Alvarez is fair & accessible.
Excellent professor. Always available for a one on one if any students have questions, very understanding and makes sure none of her students are falling behind. You never feel like you are wasting time attending her classes because her lectures are straight to the point. I would 100 percent recommend her
Dr. Alvarez is a rare gem in education. Anyone can teach, but to teach well and leave a lasting mark requires an extraordinary person like Dr. Alvarez. I was so blessed to have her as my instructor. Not only did I learn so much about microbiology, but also she taught me how to succeed in her course and every other course afterward.
Professor Alvarez is highly educated and an exceptional teacher. She will answer all of your questions and ensure you understand the material as well as how to use the proper techniques to ensure your safety in the lab. If you are timid or shy, do not hesitate to reach out to her as she will make time for you and help you with your questions.
I would recommend Dr.Alvarez as a good choice for Bio 181 for both lecture and lab. There are a lot of lecture videos (I did online), she speaks slow and clear, there are quizzes at the end of each lesson. Does Kahoots before exams. Labs are very easy, SHOW UP and PAY ATTENTION, she goes over each lab assignment during lab, in clear detail.
Professor Alvarez is well educated and an exceptional instructor. She will answer all of your questions and ensure you understand lab and lecture material. safety in the labs is top of her priority. She is always available via zoom if you need help, and she will make time for you with all your questions. I will take her again
Dr. Alvarez is truly an incredible and extremely knowledgeable professor. I wish I had more space to type all of my thoughts, but you will not regret taking Dr. Alvarez's course. She is exceptional and cares deeply for her students and their success. I would take her for every biology course if I could!
Dr. Alvarez is an incredible professor. She cares a lot about her students' success. She offers extra credit Kahoots before every exam, and is available to meet six days of the week outside of class time. She made this a very fun experience and you can tell she is very passionate about what she teaches. I would definitely recommend her class.
Dr. Alvarez made this class so much fun! I had taken this class at a different university and did not score very well on the exams. Dr. Alvarez helped me by explaining why the answers were right or wrong (seriously, if you need help, ask to meet with her during office hours)! While this class is VERY lecture-heavy, it is all worth it in the end!
Dr. Alvarez's class was great, especially for people who have never taken biology before. The assignments are really straight forward and match the lectures; no bad surprises. The content material gets harder towards the end of the semester, but Dr. Alvarez always encourages students to reach out if they need help with assignments or feedback!
Dr. Alvarez was a great teacher. The lectures were sometimes a little long and she was a little strict with grading, but she really wanted her students to succeed. She was available throughout the week. In addition, you could send your assignments to her before submitting to get feedback and fix any mistakes. Overall, a really great professor.
Material was presented clearly and there were many useful materials provided to accompany each lecture. She makes herself vary available to meet with or contact for assistance.
Dr. Alvarez is one of the best. She's knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Time management is a must with an online course because it can be lecture-heavy, but you'll enjoy the ride if you pace yourself. Plus, Dr. Alvarez was very available to help. She made Lab fun and engaging, and was very encouraging. She wants students to succeed.
Professor Alvarez is an amazing teacher. She has lecture handouts that you can print and take notes while following along with the PowerPoint video. The lectures are good because they teach you what you need to know and you aren't just left to teach yourself. There are numerous opportunities for extra credit through kahoots.
Dr. Alvarez was an incredible professor that laid out everything you need to succeed in BIO 205. She gives plenty of extra credit opportunities and makes herself available for any questions that you have regarding the material. 10/10 would recommend her course.
Great professors it is Lecture heavy and fast paced. She does give quizzes that will help you in the test if you focus.
I did a 6-week online summer class for BIO 205. It was accelerated, but if you watch all the lectures and spend time studying you will be good. There is extra credit for every test, which is helpful. Dr. Alvarez is a thorough grader and leaves good feedback. She is good at responding to questions and is very helpful.
A fantastic lecturer, Dr. Alvarez provided all the information you needed to be successful in BIO 205. She provides many of possibilities for additional credit and is accessible to answer any questions you may have about the subject. I would heartily recommend her course.
Lecture online, lab in person. You get graded on attendance, so make sure you're there. Lab was very fun. In Lecture, if you watch her Lecture videos and follow along with the pp notes she gives, you will do good on the exams!
Dr. Alvarez is one of the most knowledgeable and caring professors I have ever had. Her material was very well-structured, clearly taught, and easy to follow. As long as you stay engaged and maintain mandatory attendance, you shouldn't encounter any issues. I especially appreciated the opportunity to earn extra points by participating in Kahoot.
Dr. Alvarez always makes herself available, she gives all materials needed and explains everything thoroughly.
I enjoyed the information in her lectures, but they do tend to be on the long side. However you can play the videos while completing other work, but she also prints and provides digital copies of all the slides so you can take notes. A few EC (before each big test) opportunities and a few fun experiments. Goes over (almost) EVERYTHING in class.
Although I feel pretty good at understanding the life sciences, I was very pleased to learn a lot from this course. EVERY lecture had study guides that I would use to prepare for the quiz and module exam. Not only did we have those to study for when it came to the exam, but there was ALWAYS 3-4 kahoots that helped and gave you extra credit.
Professor Alvarez is an amazing teacher who truly cares about her students' success. The course is lecture-heavy but engaging, and she provides plenty of support through office hours and extra credit opportunities. For efficient study prep, I found Unstuck ai to be a helpful supplement alongside the textbook.
Dr. Alvarez is knowledgeable. Her lecture is online and lab is in-person. The lecture is very heavy so you need to create your own studying notes for the exams. The exams usually come with essay questions that count for memorization. The lab goes with a very detailed explanation which I like very much.
I have never met a professor so bent on her students success. She gives multiple extra credit kahoots before each test, if you send her your homework it she'll let you know what to fix so you'll get a good grade, she prints your notes FOR YOU, and she's fast with her responses if you need help.I would gladly take her classes again.
Dr. Alvarez is a great instructor, she cares about her students and her career. Very knowledgeable in the field. She is a tough grader but she wants you to be successful.
Started this course a week and a half late and still ended up with an A- . She was very understanding and very respectful. Lecture is pretty heavy, but if you keep up you'll do fine. Labs were in person and were honestly pretty fun and interesting. She offers Kahoot extra credits, which were so helpful. I would definitely take her again.
Dr. Alvarez was an amazing teacher and I really loved taking her class. I felt that she really cared about each and every one of us and just wanted us to succeed in the end. Yes, the lectures and work are heavy but as long as you study what she provides and make sure to watch all lectures you will be okay. Overall, an amazing teacher and reccomend.
Good professor! Get ready to put in the work!! Take notes while she speaks, you can recall her examples on an exam! Communicate with her and you will be fine.
Dr. Alvarez, is well rounded, caring, thorough, clear, and responds to you as a person. Good coverage of content and the material was clear and easy to understand. If you are nervous about BIO205 this is a great Teacher.
Professor Alvarez has good intentions, but the class became more difficult as the semester went on. Her strong Argentinean accent sometimes made lectures harder to follow. While she encouraged questions, she often seemed frustrated by them when students asked for clarification.
Dr. Alvarez is an amazing professor. She gives you all the information needed to be successful in the course in her lectures. NO TEXTBOOK NEEDED. Just listen to the lectures and take notes on the important stuff and you'll do great. I saw someone mention her accent and its not bad at all. TAKE THIS COURSE YOULL THANK ME LATER
Took class the summer workload was intense (5 units in 6 weeks), Dr. Alvarez is a great instructor. She's very organized and gives a clear structure for the course. Prepare for fast pace 3–4 chapters and a exam weekly. I wasn't working but also took stats. It's doable if you're disciplined, but with a full-time job, summer might be too much. 96% Fg
The course was challenging, as expected for a 6-week microbiology class, but the professor was incredibly supportive. She offered so many ways to reach her for help, more than any other professor I've had, and provided plenty of extra credit opportunities. Her detailed PowerPoints and voiceover lectures made the material much easier to understand.
Such an amazing professor. Microbiology is not easy but if you put in the work it's definitely easy to get an A! She offers so many extra credit opportunities. Utilize them and study and you'll be good!
Currently taking this class and I hate it, there is so much work and her strong accent makes it worse She expects you to know everything and when you ask for clarification she's just restates a different question.
Dr. Alvarez was very understanding and as long as you communicate and pay attention the course will be easy.
Isn't passionate about teaching and it shows. Is hard to reach at times. Can be an unfair grader
Dr. Alvarez is easily one of the best professors I've had! She genuinely cares about her students and their success, is always willing to help, and you can tell how passionate she is about biology. Her labs are engaging and helpful, and she provides extra credit before exams. I'm taking her again for 205 and would definitely recommend her!
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