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She is a really nice professor. She is really basic. What you see on the syllabus is what you get. She is helpful if you ask questions.I was a quiet person in the class and i actually asked questions cause she isn't intimidating. Sucks i had to drop the class cause of my job.She was a good professor.The quizzes are on the subject she goes over.
Shes new. she teaches. shes great, just study hard and you will earn that A
good professor
Organized&talks fast! Take notes! Study for the tests! Tests are not easy. She's super nice&told us we were her fave class. She expects hard work. If you are really good with bio you will ace it. If not, you might get a C! This class takes alot of spare time for studying. I still enjoyed her class alot. Gave out cookies for final :) Nice teacher!!!
Definitely not an easy class but she is extremely clear in her notes and what she wants. Extremely sweet, until you give her a reason not to be. You have to be willing to put in the work!
Wonderful professor who is always willing to go out of her way to help! Difficult class so you MUST study A LOT. She can be a bit unclear in lecture but she is always willing to promptly respond to emailed questions and make time to meet you during office hours. Fun, interesting, & very nice. I hated science before taking her class. Now I love it!
Great Professor. Studying is required to comprehend the material and do well in the class. Very helpful when needed. It is useful to record lectures. Things that weren't clear the first time sink in after listening to the lecture a second time. Very knowledgable, helpful and fair but you have to work.
Shes a pretty hard teacher, about 5 exams, and a quiz every 2 weeks on lab, she has things you can print out to help note taking, but I suggest not to take her. Unless you want to just retake the class like i have to
Mrs. Guzman rocks! Excellent professor. I highly recommend her. I learned more from her than any professor I've had and I've had many - I'm working on my second degree. She doesn't play - she is no nonsense and expects you to pay attention and asks if you questions, which is a good thing because you learn. After all, isn't that the point?
Amazing professor. Very clear, gives you a lecture hand out to follow along & fill in for notes (helps but not for me). Quiz on labs every couple weeks, & a few exams, then the final. All very easy if you study for ~4 days prior. Recommended to read over notes daily (for any class!) Responds quickly to email and questions. Labs are very fun!
Also I HIGHLY recommend recording lectures. She doesn't go too fast but it helps to re-clarify for when studying if you miss anything in notes.
She is very strict, no nonsense but you learn that way. She had my attention the whole time. Don't expect to slack off and pass the class. She lectures very clear and articulate and knows her stuff. Always asks if we have questions. Gives you plenty of hints about what is on exams. Offers extra credit. Very fair. Best teacher I've had at Pierce.
From my personal experience, she was great. Through out the semester she made the class interesting enough and more as for me not to want to miss a lecture. She was hard though, very challenging, but if you study enough, you'll do great. Overall I cant complain, I learned a lot from her and I would take her if she decides to teach another science class.
She is an awesome professor. Attendance is a must, as well as notes and reading the chapters. She doesn't settle for nonsense in class. Don't be late! Tests are rather hard, but as long as you study you'll be fine. So glad I took her.
I LOVED HER; SHE IS AWESOME. I LEARNED SO MUCH AND I HATED BIOLOGY BEFORE THIS CLASS. TESTS ARE MAINLY ON HER LECTURES SO YOU NEED TO ATTEND CLASS BUT IT IS SO WORTH IT BECAUSE HER CLASS IS ACTUALLY INTERESTING.
Very detail oriented, gives you fill in notes which are very helpful. Make sure you show up and take good notes as her tests are not that easy. Record her, listen up, and take notes. Really helpful, returns emails quickly. Definitely recommended!
She rocks. Best teacher I've had for many reasons. Knows bio and explains it very clear, fair and helpful. Very approachable and answers questions. No tricks on tests, will tell you if she is going to ask a certain question om the test. She shuts students up which is great so you actually pay attention and learn. And oh, don't slam the door.
She is very enthusiastic about all things biology. Firm, fair, sharp teaching style. She exemplifies what I expect a college instructor to be. Test are not easy. You will earn every bit of your grade by how hard you work. Mandatory lab hours, attending all lectures, & extra credit may be given. Very smart professor. Dont expect to breeze thru
You get the grade you deserve. Don't expect to get an A by studying last minute. Suggestion: do well on the first test because the second one is going to be terrible.
I LOVE HER. She seems to be a hard prof at first but she is actually preparing you for 4yr universities. She is extremely helpful and knowledgable. Mrs. Guzman seems overwhelming at first but I suppose all bio 3 classes are the same. If you're willing to make the minimum effort, Mrs. Guzman is the prof to actually teach you!!!
Wonderful professor. She is so clear and easy to understand. And she really knows the material. You will learn if you make an effort.
Really helpful and makes sure you understand the material. She can get a bit strict but shes really nice if you dont do anything annoying lol.
Wonderful professor. She really knows her stuff. She is no nonsense which I found great b/c there are a lot of inconsiderate and immature students who ruin it for the serious students. She weeds them out. If you want to learn, Guzman's your person.
Professor Haley is a wonderful lecturer. She is very nice , helpful and patient with her students. I did not really have an interest in the subject but had to take it for a requirement. However, when I saw how it related to my field and the mechanisms behind the process, it was fascinating. Would highly recommend her
She is a wonderful person filled with passion for teaching biological life to those people whom know nothing about it. in order for you to succeed I recommend study everyday because it will not be easy.
Don't hesitate to take her for Bio 3. Awesome teacher! She makes the material so clear and simple to understand. even some of the most complicated material. She really wants to make the biology material fun and relatable and it works. Attend EVERY class, record her lectures for good measure, and make study guides for notes right after each lecture.
I've never been good at science or even a fan but she made this class actually enjoyable for me! As long as you print out her handouts, take notes, attend EVERY class, and STUDY for the tests you WILL pass this class. She is interesting to listen to and clearly enjoys teaching. You will not regret taking her class. I would definitely recommend her.
Wonderful professor! She will explain the material if you do not get it. You must work hard in this class, otherwise you will fall behind. Overall, an awesome, friendly professor! I recommend her class! Very enjoyable and passionate about her field. DO NOT SLAM HER DOOR!
Great teacher! I had absolutely no interest in bio before I took this class and after I took it I honestly wanted to change my major. Lots of information, but if you study a lot you'll be fine. I opened the book once, fell asleep after 2 minutes, and then closed it lol Print the handouts she makes and study off of those and you'll get an A!!
Grate Grate teacher. You need to study very hard to get a good grate. every week lab quiz. She is funny, serious and helpful. take her you will not regret IF you take it serious.
She is really good and I learned a lot. She can be strict at times but she is nice if you seek her help. She is NOT easy, you will have to work hard to do well. Lectures are really interesting. I would recommend for sure
she was awesome. pay attention during lecture.
I'm already at CSUN, and I took her 3 years ago, but I still use what she taught me. She is very, very helpful, and she's going to help you during office hours. Her exams are based on the lectures, so better attend the class. The class is not easy A, but she is very fair on the grading. Overall, her class made me love Biology.
Even though she is a tough grader, she is VERY fair. She explains the material VERY clearly and makes sure you understand the material. She doesn't give study guides, but she also doesn't give out too much info where it could be over whelming. She gives out quizzes every week and some extra credit to help your grade.
Great teacher but super tough. She follows her syllabus exactly and tests every week. She is funny and hot! Good class but makes u work for a good grade!
Very helpful and she makes the class more interesting. She's tough but she is always willing to help you if you need help. Quizzes every week. If you're the type of person to slack off or you want an easy class this is not the class for you. If you pay attention to lectures and actually study the class isn't that bad. Have to work to get the grade!
terrible teacher. super tough and wont answer your questions. teaches tooo fast and not clear. DO Not take her
I really enjoyed her class. She is great at what she does, she explains the subject very well. It's a bit tough but if you study you will do well. Her class is never boring because she makes it interesting. I just didn't like that we had to go the zoo for extra credit, it took too much time but I'd still take her again. She is a great professor.
Her class is not easy that's for sure, but she is among the nicest professors I've ever had. She's very helpful, and makes lecture fun. Her biggest pet peeve is having the door slammed but as long as no one does that, she's very enjoyable to have!
Second time taking this class , this time took it serious and actually learned a lot. Professor Guzman is awesome be prepared to work if you want to pass and print her handouts is the key to pass. She is very helpful just go to her office hours and ask questions. SheLooks a little bit intimidating but she's cool. Thanks for the awesome semester !
Mrs. Guzman comes off really tough at first, which she is, but she is also really nice. She gives quizzes every week from the lab only, and there were 3 exams plus the final. She provides amazing handouts on moodle to follow through class, goes over everything in great detail, and is happy to answer questions. I loved her class and got an A.
Great teacher. Tests are straightforward and does her best to help all her students succeed.
Professor Guzman is an excellent professor. Her lectures are thorough and she makes sure that the students know exactly what they are going to be tested on. She is very willing to help if you are having trouble, as long as you are putting in the effort. She puts helpful links and study material on moodle, so work hard and enjoy the class!
Professor Guzman is by far one of the best professors at pierce! Her lectures are long but cover every detail that will come up on her exams. She cares about her student and will give additional help during her office hours. Take good notes during her lectures and you'll be fine. If you Study hard an A is achievable. Definately recommend her!!
horibble is all i have to say
She is good teacher. I can tell she LOVES Bio. She will give you a lot of chances to get extra credit. Exams are multiple choices, sometimes, its have short answer. Take her if you want to learn more about BIO. I'm not native English. I can do it, so do you.
Guzman is an incredible teacher. She wants all of her students to succeed and she is there to answer any questions. If you want an A you definitely need to study and put in effort. I do not regret taking her and I recommend to anyone that has to take Bio 3 to take her class.
Excellent professor! Loved her class, I love bio anyway, she just made it even better! She's tough but truly cares about her craft and her students, easily one of the best professors I have ever had! She's intelligent, funny, caring, and very easy on the eyes! Stellar class, I would DEFINITELY recommend her!!!
AMAZING PROFESSOR. Few tips: Don't buy the textbook - it honestly just confused me a little bit. As long as you attend EVERY lecture and take notes, you'll do fine on the test. She's really enthusiastic about bio and loves to teach. I took 8 am and I never felt like I was falling asleep during lecture - always kept me intrigued.
Before I took this class I absolutely hated science. After this semester I have came to the realization that I don't hate science. I understood what was taught. Professor Guzman is a great professor. She helped me out a lot when I didn't understand something. I wish she taught other bio classes.
Class is ok if you study hard you will get an A. BUT, BE AWARE her lectures are confusing sometimes, she makes errors in online quizzes, unfair grading. when it comes to teaching strategies, providing feedback to students mistakes, and being well prepared for giving clear instructions that promotes student's success I would give her 0 out of 10.
Teacher goes off subject rather than taking a student's question. Lectures are totally different from the book, online quizzes are confusing and in class quizzes are only 10 minutes and good luck if you did not study page to page. Gives students hard time with taking screen pictures. she is difficult when she could be flexible! Do not take her..
I used to LOVE BIO this instructor made me dislike it. Very poor teaching skills. Don't just go by the high rating, I recommend you take some time to ask real students on campus about her and you will see yourself. you can work a little hard to find a teacher that is fair, respectful. School is hard work and it can be fun if you chose the right (1)
Think twice before you rush to take her class, it's sad to see some instructors do not do their job and rely on tutors to make things clear, tutors are there to help not to do instructor's job. All I can say, I don't recommend her :/
Obviously, the most recent remarks are by the same person. They are too lazy to work hard, so they blame it on the instructor. What was said are just lies. She is extremely fair! This is one thing she always makes sure to be - if she makes a mistake (she is human!) then she makes up for it. She wants you to succeed, but you have to work for it!
Obviously Biology is not an easy topic, but If you study hard you will get an A for sure in this class. Her lecture is good and her exams are based on her lecture, so it's better you take a good notes and study all details. She cares about student's learning process. She is nice. Just one negative point; her class is stressful sometimes.
Her class is going to be hard if you don't study. In my opinion if you do the labs before her lecture you'll understand her more clearly. she was very helpful and when she says something is important she means it. She gave a lot of extra credit opportunities for our class. Don't let the door slam during a test or she will take points off
I was in her class too and looking at facts, more than 70% of the class dropped after the second half of the semester. Don't take her
she teaches well. print out the study sheets. go to every lecture. seriously study the sheets she tells you to print out. she is very nice, she will help you out in her office hours, and in lab. great professor
Excellent professor. Loved her. She explains the material very clearly. She answers questions. And she's straight forward with what you need to study. She doesn't play and in the end it's for the best because you can really concentrate and learn. Why goof off? It's not high school. You don't have to be here.
She is a great and would have great constructive critisisms I had anything to criticise. I really felt an intense lack of instruction overall. This creates frustration and little progress of a beginner. I wasn't alone in my frustrations either. I would take her as an ADVANCE
Professor Guzman is the best. She is very knowledgeable in the subject. She is also one of the sweetest professors I have ever had, and she is also always there to answer questions when a student needs help.
Lots of online quizzes. Four tests. Punny professor. Great descriptive lectures. All resources given to pass. Need to communicate and memorize many concepts for tests. Lots of enthusiasm. Get this class if you will put in the work and can memorize labels and chapters. She seems strict but really is caring and helpful.
Absolutely loved her class! I hated bio in high school and because of her it's now one of my favorite subjects. She makes the class interesting, shows a lot of examples with birds or other common things. She's very nice and caring. Her tests were hard but not impossible, you HAVE to study. The quizzes weren't too bad. Highly recommend her class.
Prof. Guzman appeared very strict at first. But as the semester went by, she proved to be an intelligent, caring, and charismatic professor. Her tests were somewhat difficult, but they were pretty much her slides and notes. The book may be helpful, but I never used it and still got an A. She's also approachable, so don't hesitate to ask questions.
She's nice but expects a lot and her tests are hard. Print out the packets online for lecture notes and study a lot and read.. Her tests are extremely difficult so you really need to work your butt off.. If you're taking more than 2 classes, you'll drown in her work. I recommend taking this class alone, not taking other courses at the same time.
Overall a nice teacher. She loves biology & it shows in her lectures. Her lectures are easy to follow but A LOT of information is given(print the lecture handouts). Her test are extremely hard so study study for her test. She can be strict & at times felt like I'm in high school. Be on time! She likes to give out extra credit 1st few mins of class.
she's an amazing professor , and her lectures are so fun. I never missed one of them; she taught me a lot . Favorite class of all time
She is a great professor; very easy to understand. Be sure to listen and take good notes during her lectures. If you're having trouble with the subject it's best to take advantage of her office hours and ask her questions. If you understand the subject and her lectures, then you should be fine.
I definitely recommend Professor Guzman. She is caring and sends out reminders for assignments. She also provides lots of extra credit opportunities. Overall, she is fair and clear about what it takes to do well in her class. We don't use the textbook AT ALL. Except for the reproductive anatomy section (which is just a very small portion).
Her lab requirement hour make zero sense even if you complete your quiz assignment.
this is a difficult class and her lectures/notes are a lot to take in but prof guzman is an AMAZING professor. she's passionate about what she teaches and she is HILARIOUS. but this class will take a lot of studying and determination if you want an A. and do not skip class or else you will be very confused.
Great professor! Very passionate about the subject and offers plenty of extra credit. Her lectures go by pretty quick so make sure you attend class or otherwise you'll fall behind. The labs are pretty simple.
LOVE HER. Best bio teacher I've had. Her way of teaching helped me understand the material. STUDY FOR TESTS. They're not hard unless you study. Labs are time consuming, but easy. Super friendly and entertaining in class. Wish she taught a higher biology class.
Great lectures and handouts are very clear to follow. She's super nice and approachable! Don't skip class, study and you'll be fine. Labs are time consuming but it's all step by step.
Only need Purple lab book - dont buy textbook (didnt open all semester) She is nice but strict. Very easy A if you study. Tests are 95% memorization. Need 3 hours of lab per week (easy). Can go any time between mon-fri. Go early (lab fills up easily). Make flashcards for test material. Online quizzes. Good amount of extra credit.
Professor Guzman is the best! She's a great teacher, she knows how to explain the material, and she truly wants you to succeed. Sit in the front so she can learn your name with your face. Raise your hand and ask questions! This class isn't hard if you attend and study. Lab is extremely easy and efficient! Have a positive approach and you'll pass!
I took Prof. Guzman for Bio12A (Birds of Winter) and it was a truly amazing two weeks! The class only meets three times in the semester, two of which are extensive field trips where you identify over 80 different bird species. It seems intimidating, but if you attend the trips and study the slides she provides, it's fairly easy. Super fun!
Great professor. She really knows her stuff and doesn't mind when you ask her questions about simple and difficult concepts. Study hard for the tests and you'll get an A for sure. She's also really kind and cares about her students. :)
Professor Guzman may seem strict at first but she's a real gem. She's tough but understanding, so don't be fooled when she's a bit cold with you. She just wants you to learn and figure it out on your own versus getting fed the answers constantly. Her lectures are great just make sure you print the lecture notes and follow along.I highly recommend!
Prof Guzman is a great but hard teacher. she explains everything really well and she even provides handouts that you can print out to make following lecture easier. her tests are hard as she will try to trick you to make sure you really know the material but her tests are all based on lectures. study do the labs on time, and go to class to pass
She's very friendly and makes her lectures easy to understand. She does provide handouts online that you need to print so that you can follow along during lecture. She's not hard if you study for the exams. The material is very easy to understand as well. You're not going to find another professor like this, so I advise you to take her.
honestly this was a tough class, including lab. however, the professor is generous with providing extra credit. the lecture handouts were the key to passing tests. but, if you did not show up to class, you probably wouldnt understand the stuff on the handout. i truly appreciated taking her class, she is there to help. take her.
Professor Guzman is an amazing professor . She is clear on what you need to do to pass this class. Her exams or based on worksheets we do in class. I recommend printing those handouts out because they really do help. Study for pop quizzes which are based on our handouts as well. All you need to do is study those handouts and youll pass
Okay she seems scary at first, BUT she's actually really sweet. When I first took her I thought she was intimidating and hard but she's not. Don't buy the book. Study and memorize her packets and you are guaranteed an A. She's straightforward so just do as she says. (this was her Honors course btw)
Her lectures are AMAZING. Keep her notes/lectures because theyre so good you can use them for other classes in the future. I wish other professors are like her because she makes sure you understand and not just memorize. You wont regret taking her at all. Just make sure you put the effort to study and youll get an A.
what an awesome person! she is the reason I enjoy Biology! very funny, awesome lecturer, gives tons of extra credits, caring and respected. just study her handouts and have manners at her class and get an EASY A! she is accessible out side the class, and has clear grading criteria, I wish every professor was like her. you rock Dr. Guzman!!!
When I first took her class, she came off as really harsh. I grew to really like her. Class takes a lot of effort and you need to take a lot of notes in order to pass. However, she provides great lecture notes which function as study guides. If you put in enough time to study the lecture notes, there is no reason not to get an A. Great prof.
She comes off strong in the beginning of the semester but do not drop the class. She is extremely fair and will give you the grade you have earned. She provides great lectures, hints at what will be on the exam, and provides extra credit. She knows the class is hard but makes it fun. One of the best professors at Pierce.
4 exams including the final. if the class gets a good average on all the exams, then the final will not be cumulative. gave lots of extra credit, and her lectures were honestly never boring. This was her honors class so we had to do more (online presentation and short answer for exams). Intimidating, but willing to help her students.
Seriously the best Bio professor hands down. She is tough but cares so much about her students and their grades. She is there for help ALWAYS but you have to work hard. Lecture and exam heavy. She is hilarious and so amazing! Would recommend 10/10
Can tell you she really loves her daughter lol. Her exams were easy as long as you understand everything and studied. Like most classes, if you put in the effort you'll pass. If you're having a hard time take one of her tutors.
She is an awesome professor who tries to make her student's lives as easy as she can. She gives a lot of extra credit on top of amazing lectures that provide all the info you need for the test. She has a strong personality, but she is easy to like. If you attend lecture and study her class is an easy A. Absolutely loved her!
She is a great teacher. Her lectures are so thorough and engaging that you actually start to think about biology outside of class. She is very clear in explaining even the densest concepts. I now know how plants make their own food and DNA replicates itself like I really know and understand this because of her. Kudos
She's very nice and is on top of her game, but her exams are way too hard, the mean was not even half of the exam itself. She does offer extra credit which is a bonus but make sure to put in that EFFORT and always make sure to turn things on time. The labs are due every week, aside from the readings, she assigns every week before a new topic.
Prepares you very well if your going further into the Biology classes, her handouts are helpful. Quick responses on emails, takes the time in lecture/office hours to clear up any confusion for students, if more teachers had her passion and patience for teaching I wouldn't have to rely on this site. Not a "hard" class but requires effort for an A.
Ignore previous negative feedback, I was hesitant at first to take her but she loves to teach and works with her students each step of the way till they understand she is worth it, one of the best professors I've taken so far at Pierce. Her exams are definitely hard but her handouts/lecture videos are your lifeline. You have to work for an A.
Professor Guzman is an excellent professor in being able to explain topics with great detail. She is very nice and will make sure that you understand the subject. Just understand that the class is very dependent on tests, so you will have to have a strong grasp on the material. Just pay attention in the lectures and you will do fine.
Not an easy class, but she's an amazing teacher. TRULY understood the difficult concepts of biology. She was very generous with extra credit (gave "fudge points" on tests to raise grades). In the honors class: weekly (easy) labs, quizzes, 3 PROCTORED exams, 1 final, 1 honors presentation. Sometimes a tough grader. Definitely gotta work for your A.
As someone who dislikes Biology, Professor Guzman has really changed my view on the subject. Extremely caring and passionate, I really enjoyed her class, and you could tell she works hard to make lectures engaging and easy to understand. The class is a lot of work, but she gives extra credit opportunities and drops some assignments. She is great!
Professor Guzman is fantastic! Sure she's a little tough, but you would be good to go once you understand her tests and formatting. Of course, there is a lot of work to do but she is great and is always there to help and gives out extra credit which helps a lot! Overall really loved her and will be taking more classes with her!
Uses the black box 'short answer' exam re-grading, 'extra points on exam' sections, painful screed of a syllabus and error-ridden course material for her own personal non-substantive judgement ground. Extremely disorganized in the process. Prepare for ceaselessly awkward non sequiturs about her personal genealogy and religion. Worst prof ever had.
Professor Guzman really helped me finally understand the basics of biology with her organized material. She'll make sure you understand something before moving. She provides a lecture handout, in which filling it out will help you understand watching the lecture and her zoom lecture refreshes the important material. Know her def. of science too!
Prof. Guzman is a phenomenal teacher for the mandatory biology class for nursing. If you are a nursing student TAKE HER CLASS. She is available all the time online. You will learn things and never forget them! She is VERY clear on expectations of EVERYONE in her class. Read her syllabus, don't turn in work late, and ASK QUESTIONS. BEST CLASS
Please don't let these reviews fool you, Professor Guzman has been one of the most difficult teachers I've had in my college career. My class had to beg for a study guide after the majority of the class failed the first exam. She makes her exams difficult and adds (select all that apply) to questions to throw you off. Do not recommend to students.
She is really sweet but she leaves room for no wiggle room. A majority of my class failed there tests every time but she still didnt see the problem in her lectures . Very all over the place , not clear, we used to watch YouTube videos to learn when we couldnt figure out the material . Bio I think will always be tough but a lot tougher with her
She was an awesome teacher and I really enjoyed her. If you are able to keep up with her work and get to know her she is a very good teacher. She has a good amount of work, but I have been able to fit it all into my schedule. Would recommend her
She is really a great professor who goes far and beyond for her class. Provides notes and extra credits. Provided study guides after most failed exam1. Have never seen a student bully a professor, and then brag about it on discord like its nothing. I think sometimes we forget that just like us the student, online classes are frustrating the Profs.
Professor Guzman was a very good professor. She helps A LOT during office hours and makes sure you understand the material. Her tests are confusing, but not impossible. She is easy to reach through canvas or email when you have a question as well. If you're lazy, this is not the class for you.
Lectures! Watch the lectures and watch them again. All the answers for quizzes, tests, and exams are in the lectures. Know the terms! She's going to tell you to study, and yea, STUDY! Lots of material to cover but she's very very open to questions and is happy to explain until you understand! Biology is work but it can be done and it'll pay off!
Professor Guzman is an AMAZING teacher and I really enjoyed her class. She knows her bio and makes it interesting to learn. This class isnt for anyone who wants an easy A. You need to work for your A and will receive it. Just STUDY. Dont believe the negative reviews, people are just lazy. This class taught me hard work pays off and I'm grateful!
Professor Guzman is a very fantastic professor. Her passion for bio and caring for her students to learn is remarkable. There is a lot to learn and study but she wants to make sure you "understand" the material. Study and make sure to be present for lectures and revisit and restudy them. She teaches the fundamentals very straightforward and smooth.
I loved this prof! She's super passionate about biology. This class is not an easy A so STUDY HARD. Had extra credit opportunities. Has pre recorded lectures and of the day of class, goes over it again to make sure you fully understand. Quizzes are open note but the exams are proctored and a bit tricky so dont let select all questions fool you.
If you want to do well in the class, you have to really know all the concepts front and back. Watch the lecture videos, take notes, and dont procrastinate. Her class is doable but you are going to have to put in a lot of work. Also be prepared for proctored exams. If you want an easy A, this isnt the class to take.
Online, with lab in-person. Textbook optional. Guzman provides hand-outs to take notes with for lecture. Notes contain all information that is on the exam, so if you participate, you will do well! Ex credit given on multiple occasions which helped to secure a high grade! Responds to emails (always) and is on zoom weekly. Highly recommend! Fun class
Formula for A (online Bio003): Watch lecture, take notes with her handouts and go to lab! Participate and take advantage of extra credit. Prof accessible via email always and online zoom weekly. Highly recommend her! Learned a great deal without the headache. Participate and do well! Must attend lab in person, no exceptions.
Professor Guzman is one of the most caring professors, in the beginning of the semester, I was struggling on the exams so I began emailing her and joining her office hours each week. She is super caring, and is always willing to help. I will say you need to watch the lectures each week, USE THE STUDY GUIDE she gives you, and ask her questions!
I took BIO 003 during Spring over Zoom, while going in-person for labs. The Bio labs take a lot of time, but are not hard to do. Note Professor Guzman collects the labs books at the end of the semester and easily gives you 20 points. She gives lots of extra credit that raises your grade. Take Guzman to get a good grade. Trust me!
Prof Guzman is an amazing honors lecturer, she Is incredibly passionate about Bio and her lectures are very interesting and well thought-out. However get ready to work in this class, I recommend studying all the material a lot and doing any extra credit available. Go to lab, take good notes, and ask for help when needed, and pls dont procrastinate
Good lectures, but we didn't have enough of them. We were pressed for time and had to watch her online prerecorded lectures for some of the units. Those are normally for her online students but she makes them available for review which is super helpful. Oddly strict grading scheme for some assignments but theyre made very clear. Overall solid.
She conducts herself as though shes teaching a high school class. Thats my biggest criticism. Threatened to take our electronics away at one point lol. Aside from that shes nice and her class is easy for what it is. She has notes you can print out and fill in which is always appreciated and prerecorded lectures are made available. I'd recommend her
You must attend lab 3 and a half hours a week on top of your lectures and quizzes. Somehow the labs still have nothing to do with what she tests on. I think her exams were excessively difficult, and she nitpicks on things she covers for two minutes in a 40-minute lecture. Her lectures are okay but they definitely won't prepare you well for exams.
she's a wonderful professor you can really tell she's passionate about what she teaches! would def recommend her, but be prepared to set time aside for the class.
Best professor I have ever had. Do all the handouts, study guides, and extra credit. She provides all the resources you will need and then some. Professor Guzman is there to help, so reach out! As long as you put in the work you will see the results you want. This was a great intro course and I would highly recommend her class!
Professor Guzman was awesome! She does a really good job in her lectures of helping you understand, she uses repetition to really help you comprehend things that may be difficult to understand initially. If you use her lecture handouts and do the study guides you will be fine. She also offers extra credit to help keep your grade up!
Prof. Guzman is great! I took her online live class last sem, Her Bio class was surprisingly interesting, thought it would be boring but she made the lectures interesting to learn. She gives extra credit so make sure to do them as every point counts. Make sure to understand the lecture, not just memorize them because she rephrases in exams.
Professor Guzman is amazing! She is clearly very passionate about Biology and that shines through in her lectures. Be sure to print the provided lecture handouts and work hard in lab. Guzman is available for office hours and does everything she can to help students. Exams are difficult but if you study you should be fine
Prof. Guzman makes her Bio class surprisingly interesting. Her lectures are helpful, and the extra credit opportunities can really boost your grade. Unstuck ai was a game-changer for my exam prep.
Was not accommodating. Lectures you will spend about 5 hours on, they are unorganized and confusing. Always had to figure things out on my own. Labs are LONG! Exams are extremely difficult she makes them difficult and will throw you off will select all that apply and text box entries will little multiple choice. She uses proctors for tests as well.
She rlly is nice, seems like she wants to help but her class is insanely difficult. Her exams are so difficult my class averages have been abt 65-73%. Tests are essentially your entire grade. Lots of EC for ur grade, but only bc majority of people are doing rlly bad in the class. Exams have abt 70 questions, and u continue into lecture right after
Best bio teacher. The lectures were great and she gave outlines of the entire lecture and study guides for you to do. Bio has tons of information, with a bit of chem but if you take the time to study, its not too bad. The lab was actually really fun, and I got tons of help from the other professors that were there. Prof. Guzman is amazing!
Genuinely the best professor I've ever had. Please be ready to memorize terms and concepts. This will not be a cake walk but if you're disciplined you will succeed. Prof. Guzman was incredibly inspiring, you could see how much she loves biology. The labs are easy points earned. Occasionally offers extra credit. She wants her students to succeed!
Such a great teacher. Make sure you pay attention in the lectures, and you'll be fine! She's very passionate and offers a lot of extra credit so take advantage!
Amazing teacher, she wasn't to easy because its not an easy class, I took her honors course but she tells u exactly what's on the exam. Sm extra credit. Pay attention to her lectures she gives litteraly tells you what's on the exam. Lab quiz every Monday. Has lecture videos. You can tell she loves teaching and bio. Will always recommend professor.
I took her during Spring 2025 and she was one of my favorite professors. She offered many extra credit opportunities and her lectures were amazing. I'm not really into bio but her lectures were fun and I actually enjoyed them. She was very accessible outside of class and you could tell she enjoyed to teach. Definitely recommend taking her for Bio.
Take this professor! The method is to watch her lecture videos after in person lecture and fill out the study guides she gives you. No homework, grade is based on 4 exams. But her study guide are pretty accurate to the exams trust. Just show up she really cares abt her students and wants you to succeed. If people fail its because they don't show up
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