her lectures are all over the place and she can't seem to articulate what she wants to say. i think she would just start talking without really knowing where she was going with that sentence. super frustrating. the material/topic was really interesting though--i wish i could take it again with someone else

This class is 40% midterm 60% final, however he allowed the final to be 100% if it improved your grade. A lot of what he tests on is what he says rather than what is on the slides (so go to class), though everything is in the text book. He doesn't want super specific answers on his tests, just to see that you understand the overall concept

she is extremely unorganized in the way she teaches, her lectures could be a lot more straightforward. this class was very frustrating for me even though i did well because i had to spend a lot of time figuring things out on my own. i would not recommend taking her classes,probably one of my least favorite bio classes

Class was very interesting, but the entire grade was from a short midterm and final, meaning each question (even multiple choice ones) were worth around 1.5% of your class grade which is ridiculous. Reuses questions so if you're in greek life and have access to test banks then congrats you have an advantage over everybody in the class.

The entire class is based on a 33/66 structure with 2 midterms and a final. The 2nd midterm is where it gets everyone, the curve is to a C not a B or B-; you have been warned; which means many students got a C in the class, avoid this class if you can or wait for a different instructor other than Dr. Hayes.

Avoid this class if you can, Idk why other people before say its easy; probably before he rewrote his entire test banks to confusing MC and written w/ explanations. Sure wish I didn't listen to you fools on here! It just dropped me from a 3.7 upper div GPA to a 3.0 now...

Montell is a genius, extremely helpful, and a great lecturer. The tests are pretty hard, and test your critical thinking skills, and completely de emphasize memorization (you get a cheat sheet of notes). My advice would be to re-listen to the lectures, and take notes ON EVERYTHING she says, and try to understand it conceptually vs. memorize.

This was an amazing class. I learned an incredible amount, and Prof Montell was very fair and helpful. The tests definitely weren't easy, but if you use all of the resources she provides, it is easy to do well.

If you put in the work you'll do well. She speaks quickly but she records the lecture, so listen to them before the midterm. The class is not just about memorizing, it's about really understanding the material. She's pretty helpful in office hours. Textbook is pretty helpful too.

Overall, I think the organization of her lecture material was optimal for learning. She is extremely helpful in office hours and she is personable, so make sure you get to know her. The class isn't an easy A, but she isn't trying to trick you on test, so study diligently and don't fall behind and you'll be great. I learned so much in her class!

This was her first quarter teaching an undergrad and she got the hang of it by the end. The first midterm was difficult because we did not know what to expect. By the end of the class she had lecture recordings, study guides, and practice questions which were helpful. She is very approachable in office hours and she cares about students doing well.

Awesome prof. The course has a TON of information you need to know but Hayes does a good job teaching. He copies questions from old tests and the practice questions he gives out. Super funny, and a bit of a smart alec, but great for learning microbio. Go to his office hours

there is alot of information that you need to know, but it isnt really hard if you can keep up with the studying. he does reuse all of his exams, so if you can get ahold of them, you are pretty much set. he is funny, and easy to approach. seriously tho, try to get his old exams

his tests are not really hard if you know the material. the only thing that makes this class hard is that there is a LOT of info, and it's impossible to know all of it, so it's hard to know what you will be tested on. you NEED to go to class! write things down, tests on stuff he says in lec.

Really helpful to premed students, was an ex-medschool student and will give lots of advice. Approachable. Not an easy class but a good class where you can apply what you learn to the mcats.

s'06 was his first time teaching 108c. he started off timid, but by the end was cracking jokes and making snide comments left and right. made for an entertaining class. he holds review sessions himself, those were fun. His m/c are tricky, tests are tricky. but he's fair in that he only tests what he teaches in class. so take good notes.

Class started slow, then picked up towards end of quarter. His first time teaching 108c so we needed to cut him some slack. Really emphasized knowing drugs and medical ailments for those interested in medical professions. Midterm/final reviews always good and entertaining thanks to 'Those guys' for their contributions. Recommended!!