He tries to get us through. It's one of those things where you get as much as you give. There is a lot to learn though, so it's hard to keep up. Good luck!

i like this teacher b/c he's very mellow. during labs you pretty much can do anything as long as you get your labs done and you can turn them in whenever. his lectures are rly boring though, but he tries to help a lot by providing us w/ lecture notes online. his tests are hard if you dont study.

Dr. Itaya cares! He is very involved and devotes enormous amounts of his time to connect with students. He's wonderfully responsive, helpful, and goes the extra mile (and then some). I think anyone who realizes how much he cares, and takes the time to ask him questions will be very happy they did. He's clear and very fair. Highly recommended!

Best physio instructor at Delta. Accessible, responsive, thorough and very fair. Will ask a lot of you, but will give even more. I give him a solid A as an instructor. A born teacher and a very kind, thoughtful man.

Ok this is prep for anatomy and physiology right? Of course it's hard. Dr. Itaya is a good but difficult teacher. You'll do fine if you take the time to study. I learned this too far in the semester. I recieved all d's and f's and one b on the tests and still got a C in the class because i took advantage of the extra credit and making up labs.

I got him for my human anatomy class, he's a very nice person but his class and test are really hard. When I took Anatomy with him most of the class fail the test, so I wouldn't recomend you to take anatomy with him, because he's a very hard teacher, very serious, and his tests are hard as hell.

Any physiology class is hard, but I think he is one of the best. He is very helpful when it comes to working in small groups. I never needed my textbook. We took weekly fill in the blank exams, which was nice because I get hung up on multiple choice tests. If you study his ppt notes and understand them, you will pass the class for sure.

This is an awesome teacher. He is extremely helpful. His tests might be difficult, but you really learn the material that way. In oder to get a good grade in the class, you must put in many hours of studying. Once you have taken this class, you will be ahead of others who might have taken an easier anaotmy class.

At first I could not stand his fill in the blank, no word bank tests. Now I am thankful. I have learned more in this class than I have in my whole college career. To get an A you only need to study what is on his power points. Don't by the book, just print the power points!!! He is very nice and helpful!

hard class,but if you put the time in you`ll be successful. Tests are ****mlative and multiple choice.

If you want to learn...then take him and study...if you want an easy A and don't care to have learned...Don't take him...And all those students who complained about him being hard...STUDY...QUIT ASKING JUST TO PASS...OKAY...DON'T WANT TO HEAR YOUR COMPLAINTS. He is just fine with answering questions, but he will just make you think about it.

those who dont wanna study seriously shouldnt take this prof. the only way to get to the top here is to b serious from day one. his notes r really helpful. labs give u time 2 study.

If I had seen his ratings before hand I would not have taken him but I am glad I didn't because I am doing really well in his class. You don't have to kiss his butt to pass, I sure don't. All the material is in his lecture notes and in the book. You don't have to be super smart to pass his class. He does give extra credit.

This class is hard but not undoable. Tests are hard, all fill in the blank. You really need to study. Weekly tests, but if you fail 1 it's not as bad as if there are only 3 test total. The main tip is to study and MEMORIZE his lecture notes. It's pretty straight forward.

He was OK I got a C in his class but I could of studied harder. He post all previouse test on docushare and some test have similar questions but Negative all his test are Fill In the Blanks. If you study of his power points it will help.

#1.PHYSIo is a TIME CONSUMING class that requires learnin "processes" that make the body function. prepare to stress if u take it w/other sciences!He is EXtremely organized,uploads all lectures 4your dwnlding,he never has surprises,&you dont turn labs in! He's fickle but hey,its nota poularity contest.Understand his lec notes & study!went by fast!

This class is difficult but so is the subject of human physiology. If you dedicate lots of time to studying especially with a study group, you will do good. He is very organized and he teaches the subject very well. Make sure you do not procrastinate. Don't listen to other people. You will do good if you work hard. I loved the class!

Organized, conscientious, fair-minded, helpful and highly involved in his students' success. If you need help, he will be there for you. He takes his job as educator very seriously and he wants to help you succeed. His lectures are structured to spell out very clearly what you need to know. Steve Itaya is an excellent teacher and a good person.

Wondeful teacher! Very organized. Tough subject, but he gives u the tools to learn.

Dr.Itaya is professional and is very clear with what you need to know. If you study hard and go by the docushare he has posted you will do great in his class. He gives a lot of extra credits, and posts old exams. I absolutely recommend him!

He is not as hard as everyone says. yes many people don't do super good on the test but it's not based only on tests. He gives so many "easy points" that you can get Ds and Fs on the test and still pass! He's super approachable, very organized!

Mr. Itaya is such a good teacher! Made the class easy to understand. Will work with you if you need help. Just stay on his good side and show him respect!

Dr. Itaya's teaching style reflects both an investment of time & integrity. He provides a strong foundation for those pursuing medical careers. He equips his class w/online resources, critical thinking skills, & research education. His desire is to impart educational success via knowledge that will be retained. He genuinely cares about students.

Class consists of exams, neuro video report, paper/presentation, lab projects, and online discussions. It's very easy to pass w/ a C and still fail the exams, but if you need this for the RN program, thus need a good grade, you better make this class your #1 priority. Also, w/ every test, the class majority FAILS, so don't expect too much.

Dr. Itaya, Is a wonderful teacher. His class is more difficult, but what you walk away with is priceless. He is always there willing to help, from morning till evening. He is 100% there for his students. I have never seen a teachers care so much for his students. I know students get frustrated, when things get hard; it's all worth it though.

I was so afraid to take him at the beginning of the semester,that changed after the first week of class.He was different than anyone had described him on here.He was extremely warm and personable.I have never been much of a studdyer and his class turned me into a super nerd.He will always help you and works harder than any other teacher at Delta.

Dr. Itaya only expect of his students what he expects of himself. I would say it's a love & hate relationship. Actually, it's more like a love and frustration relationship. The course is challenging and demanding. However, he will equip us with skills that will pave the way for success in our academic and secular endeavors. No laziness allowed!

Mr. Itaya is probably the best teacher I have ever had. He is extremely thorough and expects a lot from you. He wants you to work hard and earn your grade but is willing to help you at any length as long as you are trying. Don't wine, he doesn't like it. :) Just work hard and you will do fine. Read everything, 10 times!

I have this man to thank for easing my transition into nursiing courses. He forced me to learn physiology and it is very important in pharmacology and the medical-surgical courses

You earn the grade you get! If you went to class everyday, studied for hours a day, you should at least get a B in the class! I struggle for my B, OK, no curving and his crazy hard exams are a bit harsh but we're talking about saving lives as ur profession! If you wanna learn and do ur job right, take this class, if you wanna be mediocre, don't tak

40+ students were in my lab,& only 6 remained by semester's end. The class is very difficult.This class has to be a priority.Memorize the PP presentations,but also understand the concepts.Dr. Itaya puts all tests from previous semesters online and are great study guides.Dr. Itaya is very organized and prepared.He is helpful if you show the effort.

This class is hard but Dr. Itaya taught me to be strong to hang on. I found myself that i am not a quiter although i got a"D". I am pround to be his student because his teaching will prepare you in the nursing program. It's hard to have repitition but what matter the most is that you learned not only for physiologically but your ability (yourself)

Hardest class I've ever taken. Dr. Itaya expects only your best. He is very approachable in email and in person and willing to help if you just ask. Tests are hard, the wording is tricky, but if you make this class a priority, show up to lab and lecture, MEMORIZE the power point and study the old tests, you'll be fine. I did and earned an A.

It was not an easy course. But Dr. Itaya knows how to teach this course. Memorization alone will not work. Put everything on the slides in your mind, read slides again and again till you can explain it to yourself. If not clear, ask him ASAP. Remember, he wants you to put all dots together. Exams are tough but very interesting.

I have nothing but respect for this man. i took him for Phsiology, and I honestly feel that I am prepared for the nursing program. This class is difficult, but it is very possible to get an A. Just study (memorize) the lecture notes, and read each answer choice on his exam as a statement combined with the question. Believe me youl be glad after!!!!

Dr. Itaya is a great teacher. He knows the subject extremely well. It is not an easy class because it is not an easy subject. He is not very approachable but that is just how he is, don't take it personal, but he will help you. I took this class and I passed it just fine. It is one those classes that you actually have to earn your grade.

please know what you're getting yourself into. i threw my life away for a semester and physiology was my life. i got a B, which i work very very very hard for. In the end i was satisfied with my grade, and im glad this class is over. but do not sign up for this class and then complain, consider yourself warned. he is a very nice, intelligent man

Dr. Itaya gives all students access to all of his previous exams with the answers. He tells students know everything in the power point lectures. He records lectures and puts them on itunes university. To pass his class; listen to the lectures a second time to catch what you missed, memorize all power point slides, and take all old exams.

I 100% agree with the post from 03/25/2010 - LISTEN to the lectures again and use the old exams to study. Discussion, video and lab report and pres. points are easy, DO THEM. Stop looking for spoon-feeding. If you want an A then work for it, otherwise pick another profession that doesn't require studying.

he is an awsome professor! he gives you every chance to succede, u just have to take every chance. he gives you plenty of other aasignments to make up for a failed test. if you have any chance in the world of passing physiology, its definatly with dr itaya!

Dr. Itaya is a great teacher. He gives you everything you need to pass class but YOU NEED TO STUDY STUDY STUDY. Go to class, read, listen to lectures on iTunes, and go over past tests. It's the hardest I've ever worked in a class but I also feel like I've learned the most. Most bad ratings are from people who just didn't want to put in the effort.

Dr. Itaya is a great teacher. The best way to pass his class is to go to class and study ALL resources he gives u!itunes lectures r not a replacement for attending class, only a supplement! I found the first day of class, most people were discussing how much money they are going to make when they become nurses, they failed. DO IT BECAUSE U LIKE IT!

Prof Itaya is a cool cat. He is a good professor, I just think that many people are not good students and expect to be spoon fed. He provides everything for you to succeed, everything. You pay to go to college, make your money worth while. It is his profession that we learn. Do you really think he wants us all to fail.... NO!

This is definitely the hardest class I have ever taken. Dr. Itaya is very tough, but he gives you everything you did to pass. It's just up to you to study. This is a class that you must devote A LOT of your time to!All test are fill in the blank but you learn it. If you take him be ready to work hard. A passing grade doesnt come easy in this class!

Hard class to pass if you don't want to study. I have children and a job and still managed to get an A. He provides students with all necessary resources to pass.

Dr. Itaya rules. It's hard work of course, but that is expected. If you put in the time and effort you will do well. Memorize and understand the power point slides. I enjoy physiology though, so this class was fun for me

Dr. Itaya is great! He is very willing to help those who ask for it, works hard at explaining material in a way that you can understand. He provides old tests to test yourself before exams. This class is HARD and takes work, but if you are serious about learning the material, you will do fine. I know I'll be taking him for Physiology!

Professor Itaya was the best professor I have had. Easily understood. Gives you all the material you need to know in lab and lecture. I learned so much in Anatomy that I carry that information to Physio. He made the class fun. Everything that has ever been said negatively about him in my opinion is untrue. I highly recommend him.

Easy if you study.

Be serious during lab and he will help you. He really wants you to learn. Best teacher I ever had.

Fantastic teacher. The class requires work, but I can honestly say that I've learned more in this class than any other I've taken. Best thing about Dr. Itaya is that he answered all my questions (and I had a lot) 7 days a week through email and during break, plus he would help in class. The material is hard, not the teacher. Highly recommended.

Nice helpful teacher, but the actual class extremely hard.

Unless you are retaking the class, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ENROLL IN THE ANATOMY COURSE OVER SUMMER SCHOOL! The subject is information overload, not the instructor. However, if you have no other choice I suggest studying the powerpoints every SINGLE DAY!

Itayas' class is very challenging but if you study the power point slides everyday and use all the resources available you will have no problem passing the class with at least a B.

This class is HARD but I think most of these comments are unfair. Dr. Itaya seems a little intimidating at first but if you put in the effort he will do everything in his power to help you. This class requires alot of time.Plan on spending at least 4 hours a day studying and go to his office hours for help. It is passable.

Dr. Itaya is the best professor I ever had. If you want a good grade you must put in the time and effort. I learned so much in his class. He made himself available the weekend before tests just to answer questions for students. I thank him for making me a better student.

Dr. Itaya is a great professor! His exams are difficult, but it’s preparation for the level of critical thinking you will face in the medical field. He structures his class to include assignments that are opportunities to improve your grade. These assignments will feel tediously pointless, but in the end, hard work pays off! Good Luck!

He provides everything you need to pass:powerpoint lectures,he even records them and puts that into delta's itunes,and turns that into a transcript so students can go back to it.It is not his fault students fail.It is the students' responsibility to understand and put it together.I didnt get a high grade,i didnt put that much effort.STUDY is key!

This class is not easy and only the strong survive, and he will guide you and help you only if you do the work as well. This class alone is like a full time job and plus more. So if you are going to the medical field and want to be challenge then take him. If you are lazy and hate working they dont take him. I passed the class with a B. : )

This is a class that separates highschool students from college students. You have to do the work to earn the grade. Dr Itaya is a fantastic teacher! Form a study group and use old multi-choice tests as study guides, transcribe every lecture, and practice taking old short answer exams. I failed 3 exams & can still earn a C in class. See it through!

Any student who is looking for a challenging class in order to prepare yourself for the medical field, then this is your class. However, take into consideration the amount of time and dedication to pass with a good grade. There is not better tutor than Professor Itaya, he is there to help; do not be afraid to approach him. Good Luck, you'll need it

My first time rate professor. very helpful,take lots of my time,learn to understand it and don't memrize it. Show to him that you want to do well. Ask quesions,but make sure know your material first.Test is all about criticalthinking!

Dr. Itaya is one of the most challenging professors on campus. His class is difficult; however, he does a lot to help his students succeed - he records his lectures and even has previous exams available to test yourself. The workload in this class is heavy, so you have to put alot of time and effort to get the grade you want.

The first time around, I thought his course was pretty much impossible. Knowing that I was going to take it for a second time, I knew that I wanted to take it with Itaya again & I'm quite pleased that I did. Very tough class & demanding. Don't put a time limit, study until you fully understand. Physio w/ Itaya is not impossible.

This class is very difficult. All his tests are free response. However, he is VERY helpful and willing to offer help when asked. He just wants his students to succeed later in their careers, that is why he challenges them in class. Compared to other anatomy labs, his is MUCH easier! He shows all slide in front of the class. Good teacher, hard class

This class was extremely difficult, but not impossible. Dr.Itaya does alot to help you out with your grade.He gives alot of busy work (online discussions, research paper, etc)and this is meant to help you, not break you. As long as you do these, and study and ask for help everyday, you should be able to atleast pass with a C.

Arrive motivated, prepared and be ready to adjust your study habits to meet the needs of this class. If you're looking for a hand out grade drop right away. You'll only get what you have earned. That said he wants students to succeed and is vocal about getting students to engage him after lecture. ASK ASK ASK if you have questions.

I got an A, and I think Itaya is a hard teacher! If you're serious about your career & education in bio he will lay a strong foundation for you!! He pushes students to their potential. He is available to help you and any questions, provides recordings, transcripts and old tests (USE THEM)You will get what you work for. His POWER POINT SLIDES r KEY!

He's a really nice guy and provides all resources possible to pass. I passed and was taking another 3 classes on top of this. It was my hardest semester and this is by far the hardest class. But I did it even with those classes and a toddler at home. Could've had a better grade if I took it by itself. But be prepared to have no life to pass this.

The material isn't hard at all but the amount of info in this course is what makes it tough. Itaya is more than willing to help you by providing all the needed resources. Take advantage of the free time in lab. Attendance isn't mand but if you don't go, you'll be lost. Record his lectures! He's very approachable and patient if you're behind

What a bruiser! Be ready to commit yourself. No handouts. Glad Dr Itaya guards the gates of the premed program. No quacks will get past him. Committing yourself unconditionally is the only way to pass.

Hardest class I've ever taken in my life. Failed the first test. But I worked my tail off and received an A. Yes he is hard, but these people that say he's not a good teacher are extremely wrong. He is very clear in lectures but you need to know that if you take this class you WILL study like you never have before. This should be your only class!

Professor Itaya is someone who will always be there for his students. A lot of rumors go around out him, but at the end of the day if you put in the effort he will do what he can to help you out. He came in during weekends for tutoring and even during Spring break. This class is tough but it is absolutely passable if you make an effort.

If you are going into the medical field, you should not expect your science classes to be easy. Itaya makes you work for your grades, but he is ALWAYS willing to help answer questions. Relistening to his lectures is key to get a passing grade. Do not expect it to be easy.

This professor is very intelligent and knows his stuff. Biology is a hard course. I did very well on the exam because I'm a great test taker. Only 2 A and 6 B out of 81 rest failed. Do not take this proffesor. The mCAT and nCLEX are multi. Choice. His tests are way too hard than it should be. His exams don't prepare you for the future exams

Dr. Itaya is a very smart man, just isn't the best teacher. Exams are tough since the day one. If you aren't a serious student, please don't bother with this class. If you are, be ready for a difficult class. Material isnt hard, its basically memory but what hits is the AMOUNT of things to learn. No homework, ever. Can skip but you will pay for it.

Best teacher I've ever had. He makes himself available to help his students and really cares about them succeeding. The subject is hard and it will be an insane semester but if you work hard and ask him for help you will do well. Tests are short answer and cumulative so be prepared. Record lectures, study every day, and don't slack.

He is a great teacher. Anatomy was a hard class but he makes himself available to you. You must ask him questions if you do not understand anything. He encourages you to ask questions. The entire class grade is based on midterms and final. Lab is really fun. Lectures can get boring sometimes but just listen to his lectures again that is the key.

For everyone who has been scared to take Physio at Delta- please don't be. Dr. Itaya is an amazing teacher who pushes students to work hard. I have learned more in this class than probably my whole life. It's a hard subject and there is a lot of material to cover, but Itaya prepares you by making you actually think. Definitely recommend taking him!

Dr Itaya is hands down one of my favorite professors at Delta. Like most of you reading this I was terrified on taking his class and debated going to MJC like everyone else does. I've never worked so hard or spent so much time on one class, but Dr Itaya was extremely helpful and willing to have weekend study sessions and was always willing to help.

Amazing teacher! One of my favorite teachers at Delta College. Ready to help his students any time they ask. Just ask him if you do not understand. You will get a comprehensive answer. It is a hard subject, so be ready to work a lot. Otherwise, there is no sense to take this class. But if you do study hard, it will pay off.

Very helpful and dedicated teacher. Ready to help his students any time they ask. Just ask him if you do not understand. You will get a comprehensive answer. It is a hard subject, so be ready to work a lot. Otherwise, there is no sense to take this class. But if you do study hard, it will pay off.

This is a great professor if you want to learn the subject matter. If you're looking for an easy A, don't come here!! He posts all his past tests online to give you practice. He is very deliberate in his lecture and lab, if you pay attention and study his powerpoints you'll do great. BEWARE! the big money textbook is rarely used.

Dr. Itaya is a great professor. If you want to really learn anatomy and be ready for physiology take his class. He is caring, offers many help sessions on his own time to help students, and is open to questions in person or email. He also stays after calss students who want to study longer. You will have to put in the time and study a lot.

The hardest class I have ever taken- even after going through a BSN program. I spent more time studying for this class alone than I did for any nursing class but that gave me such a strong foundation for nursing school and physiology. If you are willing to put in the time and go to office hours and ask questions and explanations, you can succeed.