Joe Saldivar - Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA

Professor: Joe Saldivar

Department: Biology

College: Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: B3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Joe was my lecture professor, and although I didn't have him for lab, I heard he was great. He is a high energy lecturer so class is never boring, and he is very accessible and is available to answer all questions. Quizzes every class, but they're stupidly easy. Just take good notes and you'll pass with AT LEAST a B.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: B11
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe was an amazing professor who helped me understand science the way my high school teachers couldn't. His lectures are very long and informative, but he keeps you laughing and engaged. He's happy to help (when you ask for it), and he treats everyone with respect. His essay questions are tough, but studying will help you IMMENSELY.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOB11
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe is great and really wants everyone to succeed. He tests if you truly understand the material as opposed to memorizing everything. He's the best professor I have had up to this point. I highly recommend taking him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: B3B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had. His exams are based on his lectures so take detailed notes. Lab exams are easier than his lecture exams. Make sure to earn every point possible on his quizzes, labs, and projects as they are worth a large portion of your grade. His exams force you to truly understand the material rather than just memorizing it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: B11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe is one of the most caring teachers I've had. He would personally talk to you about anything. You would have to read 2 books throughout the entire semester. There is a 5 question comprehension quiz on the books at the beginning of every session. Every session consists of an extremely entertaining lecture. There is 3 exams and a final exam.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOLB3B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe is seriously amazing! His lectures are in depth, and if you don't understand he has no problem explaining it to you further. If you're struggling he tries to help you out, and he is so approachable even for office hours. He is very knowledgeable, and his class may be difficult but if you do well in his class, you'll do well in others.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe is one of the best bio professors I've had. He makes lectures interesting and they are easy to follow. Does go off on tangents that kinda comes back to the point. Labs and Quizzes are easy points. Tests are half multiple choice and half essay. Don't forget to study for the multiple choice which is where you lose the most points.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe is an amazing and funny teacher however I made the mistake of taking the class in the summer which went by so quickly. The exams had too much weight and impact on your overall grade. It is a great class and the field trips are fun. Take notes but learn the material inside and out. Don't take the class in the summer. Take studying seriously.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOLB3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is an absolutely great professor! One of the best classes I've ever taken. The labs and quizzes are very easy. However, the test are where you lose the most points. As long as you study hard you'll be fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 70709
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Easily best professor, if you have the chance to take him. Incredibly enthusiastic about teaching biology. Going to class is a treat-so funny but informative! He is more than ready to go the extra mile to help you, but if you want to help yourself. Very fair grader. Not an easy A- you must MASTER the subject. Office hours are exceptionally helpful

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: B3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr Joe is ALWAYS willing to help, if you ask for it. His expectations are made very clear. He goes out of his way to make his class fun and interesting. He is definitely the best professor I have ever had. Don't expect to ace his tests. I recommend that you ace everything else and do your best on his tests. His labs are a lot of fun.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 32575
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very easy going down to earth guy who made you want to come to class because of his personality.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOLB11
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

An excellent teacher with a great sense of humor. Very understanding but at the same time, pretty technical. His tests can potentially be tricky mainly due to critical thinking skills. Don't be late. Take down some good notes, and it might be one of the best classes you've ever took!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Joe is an awesome professor! He makes the class fun. He has a passion for teaching biology! You will definitely learn a lot of material in this course! STUDY STUDY STUDY! Go to his office hours. Ask for help when needed! Lots of critical thinking involved! With an awesome professor, you'll be fine! :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: B11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

AMAZING instructor! Loved his class! Never enjoyed biology but he made it so much fun and interesting! Very helpful professor and he ACTUALLY cares for his students. Take really good notes. Don't miss class. Book is not needed. STUDY hard for the tests and you will do just fine!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIOL3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Joe is one of the best professors if you have the drive to learn. Quizzes at the beginning of every lab and lecture so don't be late! Study for his tests, and answer the SLO's to study for the tests. If you are not a biology major, do NOT take this course. If you are lazy, do not take this professor. Fun field trips...especially kayaking!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO3B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is by far the greatest professor I have ever had. He quite literally changed my life. He is passionate and very knowledgeable. The class is challenging, but if you are passionate about bio, listen to Dr. Joe, he can teach you a lot. If you are not looking to learn and be challenged, don't waste anyone's time- take a different professor.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOB11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Saldivar is a wonder Biology B11 teacher. I got an A+ in the class and didnt really have to work that hard because his lectures were soo good and he only tests on his lecture notes, which you can copy word for word during lecture. He will make Biology interesting and fun. Visit him during office hours and he will help you. Best professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he is super hot and super entertaining!my favorite professor in BC ever!the class is VERY HARD! i got a B,and i study really hard for this class, i spent almost every weekend for this class!You have to study a lot, its Biology!He is a hard grader as well!Study for the little quizzes, 3 quizzes a week!The lab mannual is hard to finish too!exams too.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was my favorite class to attend this semester because his lectures are always hilarious and informative. There are lots of quizzes in his class, but only the Hela ones are sometimes ridiculous to answer. The exams are a pain. Whatever lecture notes you get, take those and go elsewhere to find DEEP information on how to apply them.