Arnold Kondo - Citrus College, Glendora, CA

Professor: Arnold Kondo

Department: Biology

College: Citrus College, Glendora, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANAT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Like everyone else says Kondo is an amazing professor and his anatomy course is difficult. That being said he truly wants every one of his students to succeed. It's very important to network in this class, study the pathways, and embrace the challenge.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Arnold Kondo is the BEST professor I've ever had. I spent the first 5 weeks of his class debating whether or not to drop because I felt so lost. It was the hardest class I have ever taken ( even harder than nursing school ) BUT having said all that, my favorite class of all time. Awesome, supportive and willing to help. Trust his system.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Kondo is truly a gem! He is an amazing teacher who cares about his students. Yes, his tests are hard, however he gives you all the information necessary for you to pass his exams. It is UP TO YOU to study and understand the material!! He is there to help you and is always available! STUDY the PATHWAYS!!! & do the Physio Ex for extra credit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor! So knowledgeable, totally upfront with you. It's a tough class with a lot of memorizing. Took it during the 6 week Winter session and its A LOT but it can be done and done well, if you work for it. He gives you everything you need to be successful. Don't take it with anyone else, he wants you to get the most out of his class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor, he really cares about his students. His class is challenging but he will give you the resources you need to pass. His lectures are fun to attend and he will also have good conversation with you outside of class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO200AND201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Arnold is the BEST! Some say his class is hard, but he tells you EVERYTHING you need to know for his tests. If you ignore his hints, then thats on you. Your grades depends on all the studying you do. If you want an A, then get ready to STUDY. Have him quiz before exams to see how prepared you are & record it. Those Qs might appear on the tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANAT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have. His lectures are fun to attend, but you have to be aware of amount of materials that need to be memorize for tests. Pay attention to the extra credit, hints, and graphs that he'll talk along on the white board. Essay questions on the exams are mostly based on special topics, so read the parts til you understand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANAT200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! Gets you prepare for the real world in medicine

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANATO200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took anat during the summer. It was hectic! I had experienced a bunch of probs; death in the family, car probs. Lots of craziness. I don't think I would have passed anatomy with a diff. prof. It's not easy but Arnold posts everything online which allowed me to study on my own despite missing a lot of days in class. Excited for Physio next sem.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Any short/accelerated course is though. Four months crammed into one. It's definitely doable specially when you got a great instructor. Kondo cares about his students and gives all the tools for you to succeed. You need to do your part. Pay attention to his lectures, he gives opportunities for you to improve your grades.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kondo is by far one of the best professors I had thru my college expirence . He truly cares about his students and wants you to succeed. You have to work for your grade he will hand you everything you need to get that A but you must play your part too! Study hard be prepared and listen to what he says I promise he is willing to help!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO200AND201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kondo is the best biology teacher ever. He makes sure he explains everything you dont understand and he gives extra credit. If you dont get the grade you want its because of you not because of him. He will help with verbally quizzing you and giving you whatever you need to succeed in his class. Take him if you want to understand bio.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO200AND201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Kondo is honestly the best biology teacher at Citrus College. He is caring and patient and he helps his students succeed. Honestly taking any other teacher is a waste of time because you will not learn as in depth as you will with Kondo. He explain in a way anyone will understand. He will make you love science with all of his analogies.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Kondo is the real deal, difficult class however he prepares his students extremely well. Not the best to listen to during lecture because it gets kind of boring, but asks students to know a great deal of information. So much information that it kind of sticks with you and you never forget it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANAT200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Winter sem is intense, 4 months crammed into 1 basically. Study his PowerPoints, attend all his lectures, take notes and study like your life is counting on it. Often he offers extra credit:) He will give you all the tools you need to pass with an A. No book required, he post everything for you to print on Canvas. Commit to studying & ull get A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I wont say Kondo is a bad teacher. But hes one of those teachers that because hes been teaching for so long he thinks his teaching style works, for everyone. He doesnt give homework but hell give exam prep questions usually of about 150 questions and will expect you to know it all so that on the test you only answer 50 questions ..

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANAT200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and is entertaining, However, Do not take his course during winter semester if you can not handle an accelerated course in which requires you to sacrifice a lot of your time that you do not have. A LOT of information condensed into a very short time. He is always happy to answer anything you need and wants you to pass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO200
• 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:

Great professor! You get what you put in.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANAT200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I am so thankful that Kondo gave me a second chance to retake anatomy after my horrible winter session experience. You definitely need to study for this class but memorization is KEY! Kondo is a great teacher and is available all the time. Always does Q & A which has helped me. I have enjoyed this class and am excited about fall semester physio.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIO200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kondo is one of the best professors I've ever had at Citrus. He's hilarious, and genuinely wants his students to do well. If you make an effort and study hard and go over his lecture notes over and over, you'll succeed in his class! I'd take any class he offered.