Overall good experiance

Probably the smartest and most knowledgeable teacher I've ever encounterd, but she's very demanding. It's good preparation for if you transfer to a UC. BIO 3 & 4 are very difficult but you will learn a lot.

An extremely intelligent professor. Professional and helpful if you are trying. Power point presentation is clear, lecture is organized. If you dont read the text, you won't pass! Harder than most but kind.

If you want the A, you will have to work you ass off. if you want a C, you will still need to work your ass off! good teacher but expects University level work from students.

Rigorous course. Intimidating but very knowledgeable. Shes very passionate about the subject. 1 quiz/week, 3 papers, 3 test, 1 final. Even if you get a c, you know youve worked your ass off.

Very knowledgeable teacher, tuff class but it's to be expected since this class is useful to the profession that it is aimed towards. She teaches at the UC level. This class is used and should be used to weed out the ones that can't hack it in the field (Nursing). Good luck.

very hard teacher, but if you go to her office hours, you find out she is very helpful, you can have a good conversation w/ her about any subject. I liked her!!

This is a very diffucult class, but mostly because of the large amount of subject matter to cover in such a short amount of time, not the teacher. She is very informative, but if you don't keep up on the reading you will not be able to pass the tests as all info is not elaborately discussed in lectures. *HINT* Chapter practice tests very helpful!

Dr. D is an amazing woman. she's incredibly intelligent and will hold a conversation with you for hours. her office hours are VERY helpful as well as the study questions. her tests are HARD, but i realized when i tranfered that she was the only prof. who really prepared me for the UC.

really helpful, and knows her stuff-dang. read the ch's 1st time->understand, 2nd time->memorize, take notes in lecture. honestly, if you don't like the subj. you're not gonna like the class. (any class) study diligently and intelligently and you shall be rewarded. (read unit "specials" for extra credit on tests.) have a great day =D

I've already commented, but just to let you know. If you were to rank her with the other professors at UCLA, she's on the easy side. If you can't hack it in her class even with a lot of hard work, enough said. Don't take this class if it's not a prereq. It will probably kill your GPA if you're not really serious about it.

Insanely hard teacher. Everything she says, lectures, covers over it ALL WILL be on the test. The tiniest detail you may think is insignificant may be on the test. Read the chapters before the lecture. For quizzes, always know the phylum. You try really hard you'll make it. Barely maybe, but you will pass.

I'd rather have an insanely hard teacher who knows her stuff over a nice guy who's clueless. My only advice is to read EVERYTHING in the text, because the smallest detail will be on the test. Read the tables, because they'll be a huge part of your grade. This class is a GPA killer.

Hardest class at VC, yet I survived. To pass the exams, think like she does and study every last detail in the book. Labs are the only way to keep your grade up. Other than that, she was VERY helpful in matters regarding four-year schools, and she got our feet wet with the research project. If you want to actually learn bio, take her.

One of the few professors at the CC level that not only teaches at the university level but expects you to preform as if at university. A MUST if you are planning to transfer - get used to it now. Very kind hearted once you get past the exterior. Must attend lectures and READ text; review questions at end of chapters as well as boxed stories within

SHE IS A GREAT TEACHER. You learn sooooo much from her class. She teaches at a university level. Her test are super hard, but it makes you learn the material, and even though you fail the first test you can bring up your grade by the end of the semester. Really recommend her classes!!!!!

I've already graduated from a university, and her teaching style is nothing like major universities. she lectures on one thing and teaches on minute details. she doesn't want her students to get A's. she's rude and condescending. she makes you put together an art board. nothing about an art board says "university level".

Very demanding class. Lectures based not only on the book. Read chapters before lecture! Skipping the reading is a sure Fail in this class. Grade is based on Labs,attendance, research report, 3 Midtrms, and Final (comm.). warning: She teaches at a university level!!! she is not lenient on grading.Take this class if you really want to learn bio.

Amazing. Everything on her tests is in the book. Study everything and you'll pass her class with an A. She game me a B because my labs were not as perfect as she would like. Easy class, you just need to study. Anybody who thinks differently does not try. One exam had us write a three page essay on the model for DNA replication and 75 question.

I took this class in the summer, a 6 week course, need less to say VERY demanding. My experience was great, I think she is a great professor & will definitely recommend her! I am an average student and I managed to get a B in this class. Any negative comments about this professor is ridiculous, she is a good teacher.

I took Ms. De Jesus for Micro this past summer. She is amazing, extremely knowledgeable and interesting, with a sense of humor! This is a difficult subject to begin with. Attendance is mandatory and so is reading and studying. This class is not for crybabies! I miss her lectures. I would take her again.

De jesus is a great teacher.She is difficult but why shouldn't we be prepared for university level bio courses.I worked hard and got B, but I was happy with his. Read the book!!!reread is neccesary!!I would take another class from her. I learned so much in this class, such a good foundation.

she is a very challenging teacher, because she wants you to be prepared to transfer. if you are looking for an easy bio class, this is not it. her tests are very hard and she also gives no study guides, so you must review your notes, record letcure, form study groups, read the book. very time consuming but it is possible to pass her class.

I joined Dr De Jesus bio class in august 2001, as a predental student. I was impressed by the volume of her knowledge and the way she structured all these information into an easy task for all of her students, incuding me. Well, she is GREAT both as human and teacher. She helps a lot! have to study hard in her class but she is amazing! Thank you!

Dr. de Jesus is a very knowledgable instructor who is up to date with current findings and research in the field. She definetly enriches Ventura's great quality of a school. Study her notes and powerpoints and only use the book for more clarity on her lecture.it depends on how good your study stratedgy is just like any other class.

Took environmental & organismal biology. It was very difficult, but i loved the class. She is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and & is always willing to help & talk. There IS a lot of memorization, but that's just the course. She really helped me during a difficult time personally, letting me turn in late work & made sure that i passed.

This class is super time consuming because of the reading and studying that you need to do in order to comprehend everything but Dr. De Jesus is a wonderful teacher! She is super sweet and anytime you need help as long as you ask she figures out any way to be able to help you! even with transferring to a college! super knowledgeable! overall great

Let me start off by saying this was the most difficult class I had. Lab was simple, lectures were about something I suppose. Everything that is on her tests is in the book. No study guide or review of material so expect to stay up long hours memorizing facts from the book. Teaches at a university level of understanding so be prepared.

This is not a basic English class. It is a difficult class. De Jesus taught the class well and her tests were fair. If you study, you will do fine. Bottom line. I got an A.

I have taken both V03 and V04 with Marta. Defintely a difficult class and at first I didn't like her lecture style. Anything mentioned is fair game on exams. Very knowledgable and willing to discuss outside of class (and not just about bio). If you have to be somewhere don't start up a convo.. lol

Dr. De Jesus's class is not easy it is tough, but if you go over notes, textbook, and powepoints you will do well. The key is studying to understand, not as much to memorize. You have to understand the concepts. She gives organism sheets that really help on specific tests. Tests are given weekly.

She just rocks the lectures, making them easier to students!

One of my fav professors here at VC! she is very difficult and her exams are university level. you really need to read from the book. There is no way you can get everything down the night before or even a couple nights before. if youre looking to get the easy A she is not for you. but She is the one that WILL prepare you for when you transfer!

I am now attending a University and I have to say Marta's class both V03/V04 gives you a taste of what University life is like. Write your notes during class, rewrite them, draw pictures, make flow charts, form a study group and discuss the concepts. Yes it 's a lot of work but she wants to prepare you for when you transfer. She sure prepared me!

I loved this class. read the book, study for the tests for more than a few days, and take notes in lecture. Her tests can be tricky, since the questions are detailed. This class takes a lot of time and effort, but it's totally worth it!

Difficult class. Though, she is always be willing to help. Her lectures are mostly pictures, which make it hard to write down information. Overall, she's a great teacher and wants you to learn the material. 3 midterms, 1 paper and one final and of course lab quizzes every week as well as 2 lab practicals (tests). 2 field trips- SB zoo and SB Garden

This is a demanding class, lecture is all slides with all the info given orally. There's 3 exams, 1 final, quizzes every Monday (lab), 2 field trips, 2 practicums, and a final paper with a 5 min oral presentation. The prof is extremely knowledgeable and willing to help anytime. Keep up with lecture and don't slack off if you want to pass.

Hardest Professor I ever took but well worth it. Really knows her stuff & is willing to help you out. Exams are tough & any topic is fair game to be in it so read the book & review notes. Lectures are very informative but the book holds all the info. Lab is easy as long you wrote & read the protocols. Can be a little too talkative but cool overall.

Ahhh Marta. Her knowledge is limitless. This class is lecture and lab heavy. Be prepared to study 24/7. This class is definitely university level. If you take this class, you HAVE to find a study group if you want to have a chance.

Very good professor. You have to really work hard but micro is hard. She gives extra credit every test which gives you an opportunity to bring your grade up if you messed up. Her extra credit essays are easy just read the articles she gives and go into detail AND get the name of the bacteria correct. Shes also willing to help students.

Though this was the toughest course Ive ever taken, I wouldnt have wanted to take it with any other professor. This class requires a lot of time and effort. Dr. Jesus is very thourogh in her lectures. She makes the material easy to understand and very interesting. She quizzed us every week, however only tests on what she goes over which is fair.

Dont let her RMP score scare you out of taking her classes, if you attend the lectures and read you shouldnt have a problem with her courses. Weekly tests often have extra credit and end up making your grade more than breaking it. This is my first course outside my undergrad so I may be bias but there really is nothing unfair about her classes.

If you are interested in Biology, and learning a ton subject, take her class. Due to covid19,our class had to be online, so I missed out on a ton of fun stuff I heard other of her classes doing. This professor really shows you the beauty of biology and its importance. She grades you on what YOU put into the class. Very self-improving.