she was a fast lecturer..bring a tape recorder..or better yet dont take notes in your notebook. bring your book and highlight the key points..so when you study you can just go back to that. nice person..will slow down and clarify if you just ask her to.

This class is very difficult=a filtering class. Bust your ass and hope to god you can get higher than a C. Buy a digital recorder, download it and playback in slow motion. This is the only way I was able to get all of what she said. Could use a midterm review. Not enough to just say "study chp 1-7."

Difficult class, just make sure you go back and look at ALL the figures she mentions in class! Study things in flow chart styles, she likes lists! GOOD LUCK! ha

This is a difficult class no matter who teaches it - it requires a lot of time. Take notes, record the lecture, fill in your notes and read the book. Her tests come straight off her notes.

Tape her lectures. Best bet: don't take over 12 units and try not to take other hard classes. Ideally, you should read the book and transcribe her lectures; however, I focused more on the book. Don't miss lectures, she tells you what you should know. Tests are very tricky so you must know your stuff in and out. Very stressful class!

Physio involves plenty of material regardless of the prof. This alone makes it difficult. Tests are all mult-ch and are strongly based on the lecture material. I rewrote my notes directly from my voice recordings, and totally helped to pull me through. A's are hard to achieve but are totally possible nonetheless. You reap what you sew holds true!

One of the best professors at San Jose State! The course is intense, but if you study hard, you can get an A. There's a curve. The material is very complex, but Dr. Cargill is very generous with her time and even offers help via email. I recommend recording the lectures, which are fast-paced and packed with information that shows up on the exams.

She is one of the best teachers ever!! No matter what anyone says, its not that hard to do well in the class. This class is very hard and requires a lot of work and its extremely hard to get an A in (I had to work my ass off for it). BUT-- it is very easy to get a C because about a 50% is a C. DEFINATELY GO TO OFFICE HOURS FOR HELP

Physiology is a lot of hard work and Professor Cargill does her best to help you understand it. I recommend that you bring a tape recorder to class (she will talk fast), and bring your book and highlight everything she covers. The class is hard but if you study hard and put a lot of work into this class, an A will be achieved. Don't be intimdated!

This class had a lot of information, but if you study and actually understand the material inside and out, you WILL be able to get an A. Gives very generous curve.

if you don't have to take this class dont...it's super hard and requires your all of your attention, I took her for lecture lab and seminar which had it's up, but also it's downs...she talks fast and she knows it but does not stop...she is really approachable so that helps but the class is hard...I failed and I have to retake it and it's only offer

The lady talks faster than the short distance your pen can travel. A tape recorder is a MUST for this class. You must read the book over again & again until you fully understand the concept. Attending lecture is priority so don't miss them or you'll be a disadvantage on her tests. The class was the hardest for me but I managed to pass.. phewWWW

very hepful teacher, made complicated procedures seem easy

This is utterly sad. She is the only Bio66 lecture teacher available at SJSU and her tests are quite difficult. You need to record her lectures and bring a laptop if you want to take her notes and have info. flow through your brain at the same time. The lady is much too detailed oriented to the point where she is caught in her own world.

bio66 was one of the hardest classes ive ever taken but if you put in the hard work it'll definitely show. read before class otherwise the lec will go right over your head. i took notes right in the book and highlighted as she went along and it helped soooo much! record lectures =] really nice teacher and always open to questions

Hard class but it is NOT impossible to get an A. Professor Cargill is approachable. Just go to her office hrs. if you need help. Read the book before going to class and don't wait till the exams.

Difficult class- some say one of the toughest on campus! Spend 25 hours a week studying, record all lectures, understand the functionality of labs and know that there will be lecture material on lab tests. Cargill requires a great deal, you leave well prepared for other bio courses and health science fields! Great, tough class.

Bio 066 is definietly a very challenging class in general, I've taken it at both a JC and at state with her and passed both. Be prepared to work your butt off. Take good notes, attend ALL lectures and forming a study group helps alot! lecture exams are based of lectures all mult ch, and lab exams are based off seminar and are mostly all fill in

This is one of the hardest classes at SJSU but it is possible to survive and even pull off an A. You have to be dedicated and study everyday. Go to all lectures and seminars, record her, read the book and VISIT HER OFFICE HOURS. She is really helpful and nice. Lecture tests are all out the book and her lectures, lab is ALL seminar notes. Goodluck!

Dr. Cargill is an excellent professor. Don't scare yourself into not taking this class. Those who did not succeed in this class did not put the amount of work necessary into it. If you want to do well: record her lectures, read the chapters and attend every lecture/seminar and you will get an A.

If you have all the time in the world to study and re-listen to all lectures, then an A is possible. Recording her lectures is a must! She is pretty much a walking version of the textbook and I found it easier to read the book after listening to her fast voice at x0.8 speed. Take this class if you are determined and have good study habits.

She has to be one of the best teachers I've ever had.I'm not going to lie, it's a tough class but because Cargill is so enthusiastic and personal it makes the class that much more interesting and fun.

This professor was very good and very challenging. Record the class and study a lot if you want to get an A or a B!

She's very enthusiastic about teaching. Take at least 10+ hours studying each week or don't bother taking this class. Don't expect to just study off lecture slides and get an A. You need to READ THE WHOLE CHAPTER before class. I'm not the smartest person out there, but I aced my exams for being 1) patient and 2) hardworking. You can do it too.

Dr. Cargill is a GREAT professor. The class is a hard class, bottom line. She did an amazing job explaining everything and she was always helpful and available in office hours. There is a lot of material and this is not a class you can get away with passing without knowing the material. Record the lectures, read the text, and TRY HARD to do well

I had her for physio seminar, and she goes through the material really fast and talks at the speed of light. Something about her talking made me anxious and made sure that I was awake and alert all through class to catch everything she says.

She is extremely hard, but extremely fair. Her exams reflect what is presented in class, but you must study every single detail and must present your short answer questions with key words/statements IN THE CORRECT ORDER (she emphasizes). Record her lectures (playback to study), memorize nearly all the figures, VISIT OFFICE HOURS (EXTREMELY helpful)

Dr. Cargill is a great professor. She is always ready help answer questions. The class is not easy, but it is manageable if you stay on top of the material. RECORD THE LECTURES and use them as your guide to studying the textbook.

This teacher is really awesome!!!!! I am so glad I took this class, I managed to learn everything crystal clear!!!!My love for physio has only grown, im so excited for advanced physio!!!!

I heard horror stories about this class before taking it. However, it is completely manageable if you put in the effort. Attendance is essential, recording the lectures helps too since she talks really fast. An insane amount of material is covered so keep on top of it. Attend her office hours, she is really approachable and helpful!

Many people are under the impression that this class is difficult to pass. The only difficult part about it is the amount of material. If you stay on top of your work, an A is definitely doable. Dr. Cargill is a great professor. If you go to her office hours she will discuss the material with you and answer all your questions.

this class is difficult. everyone is taking it out on dr. cargill but she is actually a great prof. she repeats herself numerous times to ensure clarity however she does speak fast as there is a lot to cover. got an A after getting 2 C's on the 1st tests then acing the rest. best piece of advice: record.that way you dont have to read the book

Without a doubt, the most I've ever studied for a class. What makes it difficult is the unbelievable amount of information she gives you for the lectures (and she talks at about 100-mph). BUT, she's a really nice teacher and she'll give you good info. on how to study for her exams IF you go to her office. Some Qs on the exam were unfair-ish too

She's a really nice teacher (and adds a little humor to the course) but the workload is incredibly heavy. Definitely work your other study times AROUND this class because it's brutal. If you go to her office hours she'll give you tips on how she likes her essay question answers.

Class: 4 exams, 1 poster presentation & 1 powerpoint pres. She was very clear on how to get full pts on presentations & was always willing to help you with them too. She goes pretty quickly through her lectures & there is a lot of info to process memorize. You really have to know everything all details to do good on the exams (all short answer Q)

Never in my entire semester did I work as hard as I did for a grade. I had her for both 124/125 and it was brutal. Cargill is an amazing professor but an extremely hard grader. Do the homework because it's the only free points you get. Use her study guide and lectures for the tests. Tests can be tricky.

These are the hardest classes that I have taken but it's really worth it. She will drill important concepts into you until you have nightmares about them. Please read the book, memorize AND understand her slides, provide explanations and details on exams, try not to be redundant and you will be fine. "Live and breathe physiology", literally.

Dr. Cargill expects a lot out of you. This was the hardest biology class I have ever taken. The lectures were extremely dense with information. You have to record the lecture and do your best to memorize! The 4 exams were long and mixed with MC, T/F, and short answers. The comprehensive final will replace your lowest exam score. Good Luck!!

Gives great lectures and explanations. The reason why the class is so hard isn't due to her teaching, its because the course requires learning A LOT of material. She is picky on wording for tests, but literally hints in lecture that the question will be on the exam. Very open to helping students. Complete the given study guides and you'll be fine.