The way he teaches is cool, though be prepare that his tests are tough. Tests are in essay formatted and he does curve.

Very good teacher, but makes you work for your grade. If you really want to learn and remember the material then take him.

dr. rochlin cares about his students and teaches his class like he is teaching biology student and not simply pre-med majors who simply want an A. He wants you to do well but that means you have to work hard for your grade.

Very hard tests but you learn a lot. You need to study hard, ask questions, come prepared to class and don't skip class otherwise you'll be lost.

I have taken 2 of his classes and have now worked in his lab for over 2 years. A rare professor who is not willing to dumb the class down in order to ensure that everybody is happy. Memorization does not work, he requires comprehension.

You learn so much with this guy. After his class the cell bio questions on the MCAT were a BREEZE. Half my friends flunked the science section, but I rocked it.

You may not understand why he is so hard when you are in the class, but when you take the MCAT or the GRE, you will be thankful.

dug the class, guy is pretty cool

Great professor! Willing to work with students and has a great teaching style. He has active participation as part of the grade and expects students to really comprehend the information instead of memorizing stupid multiple choice questions that are easily forgotten over time. Difficult, but best

Aww, he's so cute in that nerdy prof. kind of way! But a wonderful teacher -- he makes u understand, not memorize. The tests are difficult, but when you ace them you feel amazing. Def. take him if you want to LEARN (not jack off.)

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Really great guy, but his tests are ridiculously hard. The book is pretty much useless and the lectures he posts on Blackboard, he leaves a lot of things blank, so you are forced to attend class, which isn't a bad thing except he usually goes too fast for students to take proper notes. Syllabus said 75% is an A, if that tells you anything.GoodLuck!

Yes, he's very hard. But he'll teach you biology. Just memorizing stuff you'll forget 10 mins after the test isn't biology. He expects you to think, and sadly most people can't handle that. So if you actually want to learn, take his class. I worked my ass off and I pulled an A-.

Dr. Rochlin is one the best professors at Loyola. Actually has a great sense of humor, and is incredibly knowledgeable in his field. A very intelligent man, who should be greatly admired and respected. You MUST understand the material to do well in his class. He can seem intimidating, but he doesn't mean to be. A bit of a cutie too. Great guy.

Nice guy. This site kinda scared me when I had to register for his class (it was the only open one that fit my schedule) but it ended up being one of my favorite classes. It's not easy, but it's interesting, and it's certainly not impossible. Go to class pay attention, listen/talk in class, and take good notes. You'll be fine.

Prof. Rochlin is a tough , but then again this is a tough subject. You'll need about 25-35 hours of out of class prepare time between exams (don't fall behind!), he uses powerpoint slides but leaves parts blank, so if you don't come to class you won't get all the info. Take him seriously and he'll change the way you learn and teach.

He is an amazing profesory who will really make you think and learn. He can be intimidating at first, but if you put in the work and follow his advice, you'll do well. If you really want to learn cell biology, take this class. I'm definitely way more interested in cell bio than before I took the class.

Hard class, but I retained more info than any other bio class that I have taken. Curves the tests to the class. All lecture based, don't even need to buy the book

3 exams and a final. Participation is part of your class grade. His exams are the best exams I've taken at Loyola. He really wants you to understand the concepts and think critically. This will definitely help you with other exams i.e. the MCAT.

Dr. Rochlin is difficult. He will tell you the first day that his class is a class to take if you want to learn, not necessarily do well. You will underestimate what this means. Smart people get ~30% on tests in this class sometimes. Even with the curve this is a low C or high D. Work hard and think hard.

Rochlin is not easy, but his class was worth it. I learned more in this one class than most of my education to this point. His tests are challenging, but once you figure out how his exams are, you learn as you go. If you are premed I would recommend taking him. He has a good curve to his class, you will survive, I have faith in you.

Dr. Rochlin is the best professor I've had at Loyola. He wants to develop your critical thinking, not memorizing, skills, and he structures tests and lectures around this. A lot of students hate him because his class isn't an easy A- it's not bad if you just show up and study. He's a super nice and caring guy, he's always available if you need help

The definition of a hard class. Exams feel overly complicated and grading seems biased. The course was interesting and very in depth which was great but was overshadowed by the exams he gave out. I've compared and contrasted with peers in Cell Biology and its not even close to the same level. He holds his students to a very advanced level of bio.

Dr. Rochlin knows his stuff. He explains everything he wants his students to know very clearly. Assuming students know general chemistry and biology, they should be able to follow the content well if they try hard. He gives recommendations on how students should study, which work very well. He gives sample questions, which are helpful as well.

Dr. Rochlin is very smart and cares about challenging his students. This is NOT an easy class and will demand a lot of your time, but will prepare you for the future. Begin doing everything as early as possible especially reading papers for your presentations. DO NOT wait till the last minute if you care about your grade. Study hard and youll be ok

Dr. Rochlin is an intelligent professor who expects a level of interest and dedication from his students. I am an A student, but I never had to work this hard before. He truly makes you understand and connect concepts in ways I have never been taught. Take this class if you really want to learn to think critically. Greatest professor by far!

Cell bio isn't hard but rochlin really makes you learn. It's not an easy class. You'll have to work hard. Def take if you're premed

The most important thing in this class is to pay attention during lecture, take really good notes, and ask questions as soon as they pop up. Seriously professor Rochlin does NOT make this class easy, and you have to stay on top of things and active to do well. Usually doing well on a quiz is a good gage, be prepared to really study!

Hard class, but expectations were laid out clearly, exams are only lecture based, record the class listen to it and re-write notes. For quizzes look at sample questions, usually the same. Grading scale is heavily curved 40% is a C-. Know the results/methods/techniques used and what the researchers were trying to prove/disprove i.e) the ppts.

I took this class a few years ago. Yes, its hard. Especially if you're the kind of student who memorizes instead of understands. If you can understand why something works instead of just knowing that it does you will be just fine. You have to use critical thinking, not just regurgitate answers. This class prepared me well for grad school.

This class was the hardest class I ever took. But if you attend all lectures, take notes, ask questions, and record the lectures, you should be in good shape. Participation matters a lot. Do not treat this as a memorization class. Be prepared to think critically and connect concepts in new ways. Dr. Rochlin prepared me well for upper level courses.

His class is not easy, but it is so rewarding. I have learned more in this cell bio class than I have ever learned in all my previous bio classes combined. You have to understand material, not memorize it. Anyone who gave him a poor review did not do what was necessary to succeed, and he tells all of his students what it takes to get an A in class.

If you're a Molecular Neuroscience major and you've made it this far, you KNOW what you're getting into. The topic is not easy, but Rochlin is knowledgeable and tries his best to help you. He cares a lot for his students. The class is a lot of work. Rewatch recorded lecture, take notes, and read them over til you've got it down.

Dr. Rochlin is one of the best professors Ive had at Loyola. If you get a chance, PLEASE take him. He definitely makes you work for your grade; I have never worked harder to get a B... BUT you become a stronger student in the process. He is intimidating at first but MEANS THE ABSOLUTE BEST for his students. He is very kind when answering questions

One of the hardest classes I have ever taken but if you're going into the medical field it really prepares you for tougher classes. You really have to understand the material not just memorize it. I noticed that his quizzes focused on bigger concepts and were more straightforward and his exams focused on the smaller details.

This class is difficult, but Dr. R gives you everything you need to succeed. I have never met such a compassionate and humble life sciences professor. I am used to arrogance and he is far from that. He wants you to understand and in doing so he helps you to become a better student. Take him if you are going in to the medical field! A 10/10 human!

Dr. Rochlin is a gem, I mean he baked us like 100 cookies for our final and is so patient with students. The material is hard but reasonable. Take notes on EVERY WORD and be able to summarize lectures in a paragraph (helps to simplify). 80% of the questions are not a surprise, but the 20% that are super hard can be made up for by his EC questions.

VERY lecture intense, but he does record all of them. His exams are very difficult but every question can be answered from lecture content. Exams also have a lot of opportunities for extra credit. Start studying early and use every resource to help you understand. He was always VERY open to questions as well. Super caring and understanding too.

There's a reason Rochlin has just as many 5 stars as he does 1 stars. This dude is tough. It's unnecessarily tough, but if you take him, you will only come out so much stronger. The capstone is not worth it for most people - switch majors if you care about your time and grades (no shame, that's ok). But if you're hardcore, you'll be grateful.

Dr. Rochlin is tough, but worth the challenge. If you know how to study efficiently, you will be fine. Tests are lecture based and heavy on application, so be prepared to give 100%. He records lectures and provides practice questions. Dr. Rochlin is accessible outside of class, accommodating, and an amazing person overall. I loved his class.

Class was extremely hard but learned a lot about the subject and myself. Learn how to study or don't take Dr. R!! Grades are exams and quizzes w/ participation EC. Exams also have a ton of conceptual EC questions. All lectures are recorded. Don't take if you're not motivated or up for the challenge. Succeeding with Dr. R takes time and dedication.

I was terrified going into this class due to the things I'd heard, but Dr Rochlin is very sweet, and the the class is super manageable if you keep up with the lectures every week. Grades are based off weekly short quizzes in the discussion section, 4 exams, and participation. Very interesting class, you get to learn a lot.Make sure to stay on track

He has become both my least and favorite professor I have had at Loyola. He records all of the lectures so you can look back on them and posts all the slideshows. His class is very hard on the basis that he wants you to not be able to just spit information out but to be able to apply it. You have to know the info inside out. Lots of extra credit op

This class will be hard !!! Thankfully he curves and let us retake the first exam, so it really boosted my grade, however, you need to study on your own and I recommend going to lectures. It will be hard to get the hang of studying, but it is double. Additionally, Rochlin is heavily available always, so if you have a question he answers fast.