I like Rojas. She will help you whenever she is in her office,I think I am the only one that ever goes to see her in her office. She tries to make the class as easy as possible, it is micro, expect to study and earn your grade, her exams are not that difficult if you take notes and study She offers simple extra credit She knows her stuff n helps u

I FORGOT TO MENTION IN MY ABOVE COMMENT THAT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TAKING ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY BEFORE TAKING MICRO

She is a little tough, be prepared to give it all you got, she really knows her stuff but still needs a little more practice in bringing the material properly, especially in lab. No study guides but if you follow her slides and read that section in the book and test and teach you will do good It's not meant to be an easy course so be ready

I had my first class with Dr. Santos yesterday. She seems like a good instructor who really wants us to learn and not just pass the class. It seems easy enough you just have to study. The students who gave her bad ratings sound lazy "she made us read the book" DUH! That's what the book is for! Most of them are going into health care! YIKES!

I have about 1 more month left with Dr. Santos. Her class isn't hard if you attend and take notes. Study the powerpoint and notes and you will get an A. She DOES let you ask questions in lecture and is helpful also if you go during her office hours. She doesn't spoon feed us but we aren't babies! We have to work for our grade, what a concept!

She is clear on what shes testing us on. It is a hard class so i do not recommend taking it with another science class. Study her notes, book and go to other sources. The only thing is that she takes along time to return test results

I am so glad I took S. Rojas for Micro! Im in the nursing program now and everything I learned in her class is relevant! She was not that difficult, I passed her class with a High A and I never read the book, I studied her lecture, and ppts.

I LOVED this class. It was a lot of work, but if you record her lectures and STUDY you will do fine. She is very helpful. GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS!

Really good professor. recomend to read notes after class and pay attention in class she helps in reviewing the concepts in last lecture by asking questions during lecture and shows how they relate. Loved her teaching method.

despite all the negative comments, I still took her class. I have be honest, lab is more difficult than the lect. I only study the slides and record/listen the lect. Didnt use the textbook at all. Dont memorize the concept, try to understand it. Her class is not that hard. I work full time while taking her class, and got an A. good luck!

Professor Rojas is an awesome teacher. She is well organized and answers ALL questions. She gives extra credit on exams and other extra credit which I recommend taking advantage of.This class is HARD and you have to STUDY. Record her lectures, study her pwrpoints, and read the book and you will get an A.

Dr. Rojas is a really great professor.

Study the power point lecture slides and jot down emphasized things she says in the lecture. If you do these two, u should be able to pass the course.

Comes of slightly unapproachable at first. However, if you go talk to her after lecture for more clarification, she gets really animated and enjoys explaining it to you further. She tests on only what she discusses in class, which I highly respect. The class itself is difficult subject matter, but she teaches it clearly and precisely.

Its not that she's hard, its just that the class overall is hard itself. Like, there's just so much information coming at you at once, you can get overwhelmed. However, everything that is on her powerpoints, is on the tests. She also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. She does answer questions and will help during her office hours.

She's a great professor, the best professor I have take here at Cerritos college .

This professor is great. The material is very tough, but she takes the time to explain everything with clarity. I enjoyed taking her class because I learned so much. You have to work hard for your grade. Record her lectures and review her power points. If you dedicate the time and put effort into it you will pass with an A.

I didnt know anything about Micro coming into this class but I ended up loving every minute of it. Dr. Santos is a great professor and really wants you to succeed. If I could take the class over I would just because I enjoyed it that much. Lab was awesome. Only tests you on whats on her powerpoints too for lecture. I earned an A. She is awesome

Shes very nice and explains EXACTLY what your getting into. Class is intense but hey, its micro 200 what can you expect. You do need to read on your own and study on your own, she isnt a teacher that will hold you hand the whole way but at the same time you shouldn't really expect that either, cmon its a tough subject by itself anyway.

Professor Rojas is clear, her exams are based on lecture.

Dr. Rojas is straight forward in what she needs you to know. If you're committed to do the work, you will be fine. Record her!!! She doesn't mind & it helps to hear her explain things a few times. Her passion for the subject is even more evident when you actually engage in conversation with her. Would definitely taker her again. Lots of studying!!!

Rojas is the best! I have learned so much about micro from her! I didn't think I would like microbiology, because of all the "overdramatic" comments about how hard and difficult her class is. But I actually ended up loving every single minute of it! Definitely take her if you actually want to learn instead of just memorize!

Rojas deserves a better rating than she is getting on here. She really is a good teacher, a true gem. Yes, you have to study & work for your grade so dont expect an easy A. I hated her at first but I have so much respect for her now because I've learned so much! You have to be 100% dedicated to take this class. Stay positive! You can do it!

Tough class but recording her lectures helps sooo much!!! If you study her lectures over and over you do not need to read the book :)

Prof Rojas was the last class available. At first I was not sure how I would do, she's tough. My first quiz, and exam I scored terribly and almost dropped the course. However I stuck to it, changed my seat, changed my lecture/study habits and every exam after that I got an A. Take good notes, and study her PP and you'll do fine.

Although her class was hard and I did struggle I learned so much from her she knows so much about microbiology and she offers a lot of extra credit make sure to do it all it helps a lot and take all your quizzes, study the power points, and take good notes it will be a hard class but you will learn a lot from her you just have to be dedicated

You have to study & work for your grade so don't expect an easy A. She is straight forward in what she needs you to know. Record her! She doesn't mind & it helps to hear her explain things a few times. Take all your quizzes, study the power points. She takes a while to grade your exams so you might have to wait a week to 2 weeks.

A lot of people have told me that this professor is too strict and her class is really hard. But to be honest, if you truly study your material and keep on top of it, you WILL pass the class. I was intimidated at first, but I grew to love the class. I WOULD take the class again because the material is very interesting. She is a great professor.

I knew nothing about microbio before this class but i've learned so much! Everything on the tests is 100% from her lectures. Questions are in detail so you do need to understand the material but if you pay attention in lectures and just study, it's not that hard. Textbooks not required but it helps for prequizzes. Recording her helps too :)

Rojas has been one of the few professors that has truly challenged me at Cerritos.I had to work hard for my grade but in the end it was worth it. She changed me as a student.I always settled for B's up until I took her class.I realized that if I could pass her class with an A, I could do it for all of my other classes. You have to give it your all.

She is very specific on how she grades short answer questions so make them simple and to the point. Not an impossible class to take just very heavy on the lectures. Study her slides, and pay close attention to what she says in lectures. I really enjoyed her class!

I see a lot of negative comments on here & honestly, it mustve been because students want an easy A. She is a tough grader & her exams are lecture heavy. If you dont put time & effort & go to her office hours of course you wont pass. Let alone get an A. I studied EVERYDAY and listened to her lectures. I got an A & left feeling very accomplished.

Professor Rojas has by far been one of the best professors Ive had at Cerritos college. Id recommend taking both lecture and lab with her if given the opportunity; due to the fact that they overlap sometimes. She makes the information covered interesting and gets her students involved in lecture. Youll receive the grade you put in the work for.

Despite all the negative comments on here, I thoroughly enjoyed Rojas' class. I was super intimidated at first, but she's honestly a great professor. Obviously you have to put in work and it's not an easy A, but she provides more than enough extra credit to cushion your grade. I went in hoping to at least get a C and ended the semester with an A.

Rojas is tough now especially in a pandemic. But, the numerous amounts of students complaining about her are obviously not ready to handle higher level coursework. That, or their biological foundations are lacking. You think nursing school coursework will be any easier? That said, there are better options to take micro with.

Hardest class I have taken. You definitely have to work hard and study hard for this class. You discover your potential and determination. You will pass by having a study group and dedicate your time to studying. Shes caring and has a great sense of humor!

she's a great professor. this became my favorite class & professor. she made accommodations for us throughout the semester which I appreciate. her lab was easier. i found her exams and quizzes to be fair. an A is do-able. take ap 151 before hand, it helps! study hard and you should be good. goodluck!

Dr. Rojas was a great professor & I genuinely learned so much from her. Take the negative reviews lightly!! I maintained a B average on her lec/lab exams. Exams were tough but its a 5unit 200lvl course, so be prepared to study LOTS. Only took chem beforehand and did just fine. Gave lots of EC, doesnt round grades, gives chances. My new fav. class!

I took professor Rojas during summer of 2021. I was a bit nervous because this course is only 6 weeks long. However, Professor Rojas is a wonderful professor and she is very clear and direct from the beginning on her grading criteria. Watch her videos, attend lectures and complete assignments and you will do fine.

Class is time-consuming but it's hard work. Looking at the statistics provided by the rating, people either like her or don't. To me, this suggests that those giving low ratings are simply looking for an easy A - it's not! Work for it. I wouldn't want a Nurse that didn't put in the time and effort. Sorry, not sorry.

She was one of the best professors I had at Cerritos college. Idk why she has such bad reviews. Her course is difficult, yes, but that's because the subject itself is difficult. But she manages to teach it in a clear way so that you are prepared for her exams. She has a genuine passion for the subject as well which is admirable.

not sure why she's rated so poorly, granted I only took 3 classes this semester but I took her course the same time as AP150 and I have no real complaints other than there not being study guides for exams and she does give lots of quizzes. But I think she gives lots of extra credit opportunities and has lecture videos available that help a ton!

This class was definitely challenging but I still enjoyed the material that we learned throughout the semester. Be ready to put in the work and study for lab quizzes and exams. Exams consist of multiple choice, fill in and free response. The material builds off of the previous chapters so you can't forget what was previously learned.

Nervous abt this class due to reviews(esp since im no good at sciences)Strict & tough grader w/passion (not monotonous like boring profs) for what she teaches (which is y she wants us to understand things COMPLETELY) My last prereq, she opened my eyes to the importance of this in nursing. Go to her office hours and get to know how great she is!

Prof Rojas provides great lectures. She loves connecting new notes with old notes, which helps me study for exams. Take notes and study off of them. Prof also provides questions that could be on the exam during lecture, so take pictures of those and study them. She is extremely helpful, especially if you have her for lab.

Watch lecture videos before the in-person lecture, take pictures of in-class practice questions, and make sure to take note of what she emphasizes. Tests are based on video info and in-class info so do not skip classes. You can pass this class with an A if you put in the hard work, use a game plan, and turn to study groups. Do the EXTRA CREDIT!

Micro is a very hard subject no matter what school you take this course at. She gives you a maximum 20 points EC in lecture. She also gives EC on the exams that do not count to the 20 points and drops an exam. Take good notes, watch her prerecorded videos, and ask questions. Lab may seem scary at first but she is very good at demonstrations.

Professor Santos Rojas knows her stuff, but the class is no easy feat. Stay on top of the lectures, read the textbook, and use resources like Quizard and unstuckstudy to ace the exams. Attend all classes - it's worth it to understand the material.

I was nervous about taking this class because of the bad reviews but it ended up being one of my favorite classes I've taken at Cerritos. Rojas is very kind and her exams are straightforward. It's a level 200 class so of course it's not going to be easy but as long as you focus and study, you'll be fine. She provides plenty of extra credit as well

I was really nervous durring my first exam because idek how people be out here getting 125/115 on an exam even when i studded a whole lot, once i started rewatching the lectures and volunteering in class it helped me push through, i loved this class and when she told me i have potential i locked in its a hard course but allot of material to learn

Rojas isn't a bad professor she teaches and helps if needed. Watch her videos and take notes before class it will help a lot going in and having the information repeated. There's a lot to learn and personally flash cards helped me but start making them early if that's the plan. Stay on top of things it can be overwhelming she's also very specific.

I took Dr. Rojas class and let me say I thoroughly enjoyed her class. She's strict but she is very passionate about what she does and eventually warms up to the students. She is straightforward with lectures and I recommend watching her videos and taking good notes. It's really not so bad at all. She also offers so much extra credit !!

Personally, I loved taking Dr. Rojas's class. The class content itself is difficult, but her teaching materials are so organized and there's so much study material she provides for us that it's hard to hate the subject. Honestly, I didn't even really use the book b/c studying from her slides alone was enough to understand. Would take again!!!

Dr. Rojas is very professional about how she conducts her class and you can tell how knowledgeable she is about microbiology. There are no study guides but her slides and lecture videos are enough to help you understand. Watch her videos before lecture and stay on top of your studying. She gives plenty of extra credit on her tests and assignments.

I loved taking MICR200 with Dr. Rojas. Her lectures are clear and organized. It is undeniably tough material, but studying consistently (and with study groups) helps. You MUST regularly review the material to memorize and understand, otherwise, you will struggle. Dr. Rojas can come off as abrasive, but she genuinely wants you to succeed.

Professor Rojas is very tough and particular. She is not approachable and expects you to know everything from the modules and syllabus otherwise don't bother her attitude. You have to dedicate to studying at least 2 hours everyday to do well in her class. Simple mistakes she will call you out and question you for it and its quite embarrassing.

Professor Rojas was great. The course is definitely hard, and no one should expect it to be easy. However, if you study and come to class prepared, you can pass. She provides videos of what you will be doing in the lab, which is super helpful. The lecture exams are hard, but there are a few extra credit opportunities.

I'm not going to lie, I'm relieved to have completed this course because it required a tremendous amount of dedication and consistency. To earn an A, I studied at least 4 hours daily, reviewed her videos on weekends, and made study guides for the exams. Professor Rojas can be intimidating, but her high standards pushed me to learn and succeed.