She is the best! Always willing to help and explains things really well.

This is a tuff course but she does a great job working with the students. Work HARD- she won't bump you at the end. She's cute too!

took her class as sophomore in high school during summer....she gets information across clearly and as long as you study you should be good. Tests are fair and she is easy to approach. Overall great teacher!

She speaks very slowly and is articulate, but I lose interest after 2 minutes into lecture.

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well, i took this class last year, and i thought it was hard, i was failing, then on top of it bombed the final......but for some mysterious reason i ended up with a c!!! any teacher who passes me THAT easily gets an A in my book!!! was very understanding i liked that

Lots! of information to learn, appreciate the quizzes, very helpful. She is available for extra help outside of class - if you ask.

Grading scale fair, lots of works for a 4 unit class, students required to stay for all lab period, I did very well in this class - required a large time commitment outside of scheduled class time.

Tough but fair. Huge time commitment. If you want to learn Bio, this is the teacher

I wish I brought a pillow... very straight foward, easy class if you do ALL the work and show up to every class...I just had trouble staying awake... not the class to take if you work all day!

Both demands a lot of work esp. Bio 31. She was fair and really considerate. Gave extra credit and her best knowledge to teach the class. Even gave up her own time to help the students. Organized and on top of every single thing esp. with grades. Easy to approach and talk to when in need all you have to do is ask.

A very nice teacher. Well organized. Helpful. The class is easy if u do ur work regularly. There is a fair amount of extra credit in the class. The lectures are well laid out. The labs are fun and interesting. She really puts an effort to make things easy in this class. Ull love it.

Mrs. Virginia is such a wonderful teach. Not only does she give U a study-Guild of the exams, but also open to any questions you might have. Very knowlegeable and outstanding. I woull definitely recommend Mrs. Virginia to anyone searching for a wonderful teacher.

Hard class acts like you only have her class and nothing else in life. Sometimes will have lecture notes sometimes not. Will tell you to study certain things then will have something different on tests. So basically be ready to know everything...does a lot of will come back to that, later.... I would'nt take her again

She is the best and very cute. She knosw what she is teaching. Her exam is really really hard but a lot of extra credit. She will help you to get good result and she is availbale and willing to help. Because of her I might major biology. She will do anything to make it fun and interesting. anybody who wants to know biology you should take her-Lovel

Lots of work in this class, but it is a good feeling when you get a high score on your exams. You feel reward for time studying.

Mrs. Gutierrez-Osbourne is the greatest. I took her for Bio 5 too and she is an excellent teacher. Her lecture tests are hard but can be done! Just study hard and seek her out for extra help. She is always more than willing to assist her students. She is not like some instructors who just give you the answer and require memorization!

This class is tough - the subject matter is dense - and the curriculum takes time and dedication! VGO is awesome. Brilliant but totally down to earth and approachable. She love the subject and hopes to share her enthusiasm. Hard work pays off. Plenty of extra credit. Lots of essays on exams - hard multiple choice ?'s. Great class, great prof!

This is a tough class but she is a good instructor. If you can make it past the first 9 weeks, you'll be fine. Follow her study guides and go over the questions in the book at the end of each chapter and you'll be set. Oh, also, do all the extra credit.

She was an extremely great professor. I had her for Microbiology 31. She knows her stuff and makes you learn it too. Just study and you will be fine. She definitely does her job and teaches you everything she knows.

Mrs. VGO is a cool teacher. I've heard compaints of playin favs. The secret is to be one then it's all good. She is helpful and very easy to talk to and has a good sense of humor. I would take her again for sure.

Mrs. VGO is the best! I had her for lab only and she was great. I learned so much I can hardly believe it! The first part of the term is serious because we all had to learn how to be safe in lab, but after that we had so much fun! STUDY the media and the characteristics of the bugs as you go along.

Had her for BIO 5 last semester and this class was pretty hard, a few essay questions on every exam that she is kinda hard on grading, you must know a lot of material... She is a great teacher who will help you but you got to earn your grade in her class.

This is a hard class - 5 unit Study the essays on the study guide major focus of Lecture exams!!! Ask for help - she will help - just ask!!!

very hard but you learn more for what you need in your major. study her ESSAYS and VOCABULARY, some multiple choices will fall into place. multiple choices are very hard because they are specific, but i got my points in the essays and vocab to pass the class with an A. dont be afraid to ask questions, it's your grade you are doing it for.

i forgot to add, she DOES NOT curve your grade. 90+ is an A. probably gives 25 extra credit points out of 450 points throughout the semester on her exams, not enough to change a grade unless you are borderline. it is easiest if you came 1 hr early to class and did the labs and ask questions. labs are fun and getting a 10 on gram stain is a pain.

I am currently taking Ms VGO, and I have really learned to like Microbiology. It's a fun class. She is a demanding teacher and a tough grader, however she gives you more than enough resources to be successful. Study her essays and vocab more, but reading the chapters is necessary to get A's on the test. Lab exams are easier.

These ratings are misleading and can almost without a doubt be split into catagories of "good" students and lazy students. If you're taking Micro you've been in college long enough to understand what it takes to get an A. VGO is called a "drill sergeant" but I think that's unfair. As far as favoritism goes, I have not witnessed it. Great class!

I loved Mrs. VGO. Her class was a lot of fun.

Mrs. VGO is very nice and helpful. Labs were a lot of fun. Lectures were a little dry and boring. I actually learned more from reading the material on my own.

Professor Gutierrez-Osborne is caring teacher. She is "old school" meaning she doesn't hand out easy grades -you will work for it. If you are trying to keep a high gpa for your nursing prerequisites, I recommend that you do not take another science class concurrently with her class. The depth of knowledge tested is way beyond entry level.

Exams are very specific - but she gave out a study guide for most of her exams. This class is alot of work - but I did the work and recieved the grade.

Don't take her unless you absolutely have to. If you do, be prepared to work. Her lectures are useless and her exams are ridiculously difficult. Do every single assignment, especially the reading logs and all the extra credit, from the very start. Every point counts. *Be nice to her.* Ask for help, study with others, really try, & never give up.

I absolutely LOVE Mrs. VGO!!! She emphasizes at the beginning of the semester that perseverence is everything. The subject matter is difficult, but she helps you understand. Be nice and respectful, show up on time, and ask lots of questions. Do all of the homework - even the annoying-ass reading logs - and she'll do everything to help you succeed.

Mrs. VGO is a great professor. I took her online Bio 3 class with an on-site lab. The labs were fun and beneficial for the exams. Although the exams are tough, she does give extra credit opportunities. A lot of my classmates complained about her class, but it isn't the instructors fault that they were lazy slackers. Do the work and you'll be fine.

i love this professor and did really well in her class. she can be tough at times but gives you a clear study guide to to study and test only on the study guide! shes easily approachable and cares for her students

Even with reading the book, going to lecture, going to lab and googling everything we learned, I still struggled. Put in the effort, work hard and biggest recommendation is to ask Mrs. VGO for help if you need it. She is by far my favorite teacher i've had and will try to help you if you ask for it so just put in the effort, read and study!

Tremendous job as a professor. Understanding of students and expectations are reasonable. Very lenient on grading assignments and late turn-ins, even going against the syllabus criteria. Consider possible personality conflicts. Professor can speak with a very monotone voice; Lectures can be very dull. Professor is extremely nice though.

Took a hybrid class and found it to be easy as long as you stay on top of the weekly assignments. She was lenient with late lab assignments and vocab & wants you to do well. I could tell she was excited about the class subject and enjoys the exhibits. Tbh I didn't do any of the (plentiful) vocab & always scrambled last minute, but loved her class.

I took her over the summer (during the 4 week session) and got an A. She gives you all the answers, you just need to memorize it. Yes, you need to input time into this class, however not impossible to get an A. Lab test answers are given while you just need to study her slides to get a good grade in her lecture exam.

I liked Professor G-O's class. I took her 6 week course over the summer and it was a lot of information to learn, but it wasn't so bad. She's answers questions and is available for help if needed. She gives you all the answers for the short-answer questions on her test so MEMORIZE! Would definitely take her again!

I took her for 6-week summer session. She was nice and accommodating to everyone. Lecture tends to be a bit dull but if you have questions, its a great time to ask. Test are divided between MC and short answers (which the questions are given beforehand as study guides). She basically gives you half the points if you prepare for short answers.

This is a very tough subject so don't expect a walk in the park. There are no multiple choice, and lots of essay questions so prepare to study. However, Mrs. VGO provides a clear study guide that is actually on the exam. There is a lot of online homework but you don't lose points for wrong answers like other BIO31 classes. Lab is really fun.

All I can say is.. she is the best. If you want an A. You better be ready to work for it. This is college not recess!

I took her hybrid Bio3 class and I didn't expect it to be so homework heavy, but she is pretty lenient about late work. We had reading assignments, online assignments and lab assignments. It's very easy to fall behind in her class, so make sure you show up and do your work. And exams are really easy. All in all great professor.

Dont take a 4 week class unless you know you can devote full time to this class.

Very great professor. She is super passionate about what she does. I took her for biology 5 summer course, and although it requires lots of time and study, it is not hard to understand. Study guides are very helpful to her exams. Definitely look forward to taking Microbiology with her.

I took Professor Gutierrez-Osborne for Bio 5 in the summer. It was a 4 week class and it was tough. It requires your full attention for those four weeks. If you miss a day you will miss a lot.

Took micro over summer, HARD! Her tests are majority essay and fill in the blank with NO word bank. Usually an A student, received B, other students barely got C's. I studied daily and would still see things on tests that I NEVER studied. Only able to score B-C on tests. Wished I would have not been rushed to take micro and got another Prof.

Took her class in the summer for Bio31. Super hard and fast paced. If youre willing to put your full attention into the class youll get the grade you work for.

STUDY and READ! She will make you work for your grade! Always check on canvas for her powerpoints and notes. She always provide her study guide in Canvas. People who did not pass are people who didn't do the work and study!! Everything is basically from her study guide. Test are multiple choice for vocabs and short answer for essays. MEMORIZE!!

Took Bio 5 with Professor Gutierrez-Osborne. The connect online homework was super time consuming, but super worth it, as that's where I learned everything. I learned about 10% from her lectures, 30% from her study guides, and 60% from the homework. The study guides and homework will be your best friends.

She's a good teacher, and isn't too bad with the switch online. But do all the work,study WORK WITH OTHER STUDENTS! It really helped us understand what was going on cause it was obvious she kinda didn't.

Heavy tests but study guides have full answers. She talks about what she expects to see on the tests and essay questions. If you try, she will try. She is good and caring.

She is amazing professor. Extra credits, caring and easy to approached. I learned a lot from her

Professor Virginia designed the class where it is very easy to follow. There are chapter notes, quizzes, lab observations, exams/essays, and a final project. She provides study guides which follow closely with the exams so it's easy to get a good grade! She's also explains everything throughly. Definitely take her!

Virginia cares about her students and wants everyone to do well. Her study guides are so helpful and she gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. Microbiology can be challenging, but she really does a lot to make sure her students succeed! Labs are also very fun and interesting. I really enjoyed her as a professor, you will not regret taking her

Professor Virginia was great. I don't regret taking this teacher for my Biology 5. I learned a lot from her and she goes over what is going to be on the tests a couple weeks before the actual test. Just study your material and you will be good. There's no failing this class, unless you just don't try.

VGO is awesome. Anyone that complains she favors people, from my experience, is typically someone that doesn't want to actually put effort in for their grade. Best tip for the summer- find the micro book on openstax ahead of time, and take notes on everything before the class even begins. It'll save you time and effort later! Unknowns proj was FUN!

This teacher was excelllent! I already got a F in Bio -31 by the other professor Nuria-Denis (although she is OK) The incredible thing is that when I took this class with Virgina, (although it helped to know what i was getting into my second time around) she was VERY helpful as long as she saw your EFFORT and willingingness to TRY :)

Difficult course regardless of the professor. Took as a hybrid course. Mandatory 2.5 hour labs, 2x a week. Stay on top of notes and labs. She's not very tech savvy but willing to help if you show effort & respect. In person lecture essays & lab exams are difficult, you must study. 1 project w/ a 15 min presentation. Not easy but would take again

I took it as a hybrid course and basically had to teach myself the lecture material but it wasnt anything too hard. The labs were straightforward and she was very patient when explaining things I didnt understand. She guides you in the right direction instead of giving the answer. Lots of extra credit opportunities and her grading is more than fair

The course itself is challenging, but she made it extremely easy to follow along. She provides clear instructions and great demonstrations for the labs. She is also incredibly patient and will help work with you. This course does involve several exams, including lab, lecture, and essays.The lab practical and final project are also both manageable.

Overall, not a hard class if you STUDY AHEAD OF TIME & DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. Lab exams contain a lot of information & cannot be learned in one night. Lecture exams have essay questions that are given ahead of time. Practice writing them before the exam and you'll ace them. Professor VGO is very helpful so don't hesitate to ask for help. Good luck!

I enrolled in a hybrid class, which means you'll need to take charge of your own learning. Please follow the lab exam study guide. While the lecture exams are handwritten. The finals were actually quite easy. Half of it consisted of the students' presentations, the other half focused on identifying the organisms responsible for various diseases.

She was awesome teacher that I have she has a homework, but not that bad. Everything was in from the chapter. She told us to study. Even The final exam was on pig experiment labeling

She has a heart FULL OF GOLD! No complaints about her personality. But when it comes to Microbiology, I think it's just how the curriculum sets up the course. TBH, I did not expect it to be how it were to be when I started. I'm still in the class and will probably end with a B or C. Guess my biggest weakness is Micro. We all love you, VGO!

Professor Gutierrez is AMAZING! She's incredibly caring and attentive to her students, always making sure her student understand the material. Her approach to teaching Microbiology labs are engaging and both educational and enjoyable. She turns each lab into memorable experience & fun. Highly recommended her, brings excitement to the lab!

Professor Gutierrez AMAZING! Highly recommend you enroll to her class. She makes Labs fun and engaging. Attendance is important, and getting to class on time, there is a lot of memorization involve when it comes to lab exams. For all labs make sure you wear your lab coat and put on safety glasses before star of experiment. Lecture exams are online.

Professor Virginia is incredibly caring and attentive, always ensuring students understand the material. Her Microbiology labs are engaging and enjoyable, she's always willing to help. She brings real excitement to learning. Highly recommended, opportunity for extra credit.

Professor Gutierrez is Fantastic! Every lab session is an unforgettable experience fun, engaging & is unique. She makes sure we follow safety protocols, but still allows us to enjoy ourselves and truly appreciate what we're learning.Seeing microorganisms under the microscope is such cool experience, & she explains everything in a way to understand.

"Virginia is an outstanding microbiologist & an exceptional professor! She makes every class engaging, interactive, and fun, ensuring that the material is both accessible & interesting. Her teaching style is fosters deep understanding of the subject, & always encourages student participation. Additionally, offers opportunities for extra credit.

Professor Gutierrez a is amazing teacher! We had to take notes from the online textbook (free) and turn them in for a grade and we also had weekly online quizzes, also turn in lab experiment worksheet weekly. There was also one project that you had to present to the class. There are 4 essay exams and 4 lecture exams (online) and 3 lab exams.

I would recommend anyone to take this course with Professor Gutierrez! Be prepared this class is very time-consuming. The first essay exam is taken at home and the rest in person. All lecture exams are online. She provides study guides for lab exams and essay exams. She is very understanding and is willing to help you during her office hours.

The professor will go on to explain the lectures in detail but the information can be overwhelming to remember so listening carefully and taking notes are important in order to understand. Packets were provided which we had to complete and use as a study guide. The exams are somewhat difficult, so I highly recommend studying a lot.

Professor Gutierrez-Osborne's class is challenging, but manageable with effort. The labs are straightforward, and she is patient in explaining concepts. Use resources like unstuck study and the textbook to stay on top of the material. Overall, an engaging class with fair grading.

She really enjoys what she is doing, but don't get it twisted she will prepare you for all test using a bunch of synonyms so if you don't know synonyms then good luck she's amazing, DO NOT TALK WHEN SHE IS TALKING, have respect for her and all Professors, basically respect yourself

Um, you may hear bad rumors about how what she teaches is not on the exam, those are lies, she uses synonyms so if you don't know what word(ing) means the same then your lack of English is your problem, she is amazing, show up prepared to learn not to play dissections are awesome they stink but are totally worth it period

She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed, but she also expects you to put in the work; you earn your grade in this class. The course is exam- and quiz-heavy: there are 3 lab exams and 4 lecture exams, and although she gives you the essay questions ahead of time, you must memorize your answers for the in-class exams.

She is very good professor in my opinion