Reviews of professor Maria Alvarez

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Alvarez is one of the best. She's knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Time management is a must with an online course because it can be lecture-heavy, but you'll enjoy the ride if you pace yourself. Plus, Dr. Alvarez was very available to help. She made Lab fun and engaging, and was very encouraging. She wants students to succeed.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took this class along with bio 202, and an accelerated psych class. While it is a microbiology class and not an easy course Alvarez is everything you can ask for. She was always willing to give feedback on assignments before the due date which help immensely. She also gave extra credit before every exam which made this difficult subject easier.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Alvarez is an amazing teacher. She has lecture handouts that you can print and take notes while following along with the PowerPoint video. The lectures are good because they teach you what you need to know and you aren't just left to teach yourself. There are numerous opportunities for extra credit through kahoots.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Material was presented clearly and there were many useful materials provided to accompany each lecture. She makes herself vary available to meet with or contact for assistance.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Alvarez is an incredible professor. She cares a lot about her students' success. She offers extra credit Kahoots before every exam, and is available to meet six days of the week outside of class time. She made this a very fun experience and you can tell she is very passionate about what she teaches. I would definitely recommend her class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Alvarez's class was great, especially for people who have never taken biology before. The assignments are really straight forward and match the lectures; no bad surprises. The content material gets harder towards the end of the semester, but Dr. Alvarez always encourages students to reach out if they need help with assignments or feedback!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I did a 6-week online summer class for BIO 205. It was accelerated, but if you watch all the lectures and spend time studying you will be good. There is extra credit for every test, which is helpful. Dr. Alvarez is a thorough grader and leaves good feedback. She is good at responding to questions and is very helpful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Alvarez made this class so much fun! I had taken this class at a different university and did not score very well on the exams. Dr. Alvarez helped me by explaining why the answers were right or wrong (seriously, if you need help, ask to meet with her during office hours)! While this class is VERY lecture-heavy, it is all worth it in the end!