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- Instructor (registrar load), Ateneo de Manila University · Department of Chemistry · current
Recent courses
- CHEM 10.01
- CHEM 10.02
- CHEM 21.12
- CHEM 22.12
- CHEM 31.22
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Anonymous
Most stressful Bio chem lec, but the workload is actually light
mixed
- WorkloadLight
took him in 1st sem sy 24-25. most stressful chem class you will have in Bio. (this is lec) Workload - light, actually. 4 modules, 1 quiz per module (online). 2 LTs onsite, zipgrade 50 item MCQ, first LT is 2 modules and the last is comprehensive (simply because it builds on the knowledge of the first two modules, though focus on the latter 2) - quizzes are 30% of your grade. LTs are 70%. yes, that's 35% for each LT, and he makes sure you remember that (more on that later) - iirc, the first two quizzes were spread out over the first 1.5-2 months, then LT, then 1.5-2 months again for the last 2 modules, then another LT. - review gen chem ahead of time. all the org chem profs assume you know gen chem basics (or will highly encourage you to self-study it) because the 2-hrs a week sched leaves them with no time to refresh you on it. focus on things involving the first 2 rows of the periodic table and electron shenanigans, bc that's what orgchem will be about. Experience: - i say this with all the kindness in my heart, he is a terrible teacher. and i usually try to see the best in my profs, even the terror ones, but there is no spinning his teaching into something redeemable. if you've heard rondolo is a scary prof, that's nothing, because he's actually nice (and i say this having cried preparing for his quizzes and getting a C+ in dev bio) - sir nazareno spends the first 10-15 mins of every lecture reminding students not to skimp on their studying and not to cheat on their quizzes even if they're online, because if you fail the LTs you'll basically near-fail the class (he does curve, though). i cannot explain it in text but it does feel demeaning and condescending to have a prof who doesn't trust that his students are genuinely trying their best. it's like he only trusts you're doing your best if you get good grades. - my classmates (who are now my friends after lunches we trauma dumped about orgchem) once were confused about Cahn-Ingold rules, and sir's response when they had trouble understanding the molecular structure was "just imagine it". he did eventually draw on the whiteboard, but his markers were always dry, and he never bothered to get new ones, so we were left hanging on some drawings. - all this, and he uses sir bolinas's materials. not just the powerpoints, even the canvas designs are like sir bolinas's. which feels terrible when he criticizes the class for being lazy. plus side to this is that sir bolinas's materials and canvas layout are great for self-studying. if sir nazareno made them, im not even sure i would have gotten a D. Grade: i got an A because god curve, but i was already the highest scorer in my teensy class of around 12 people. idk what the rest of my classmates got, but my guess is B+ or B. but your stress will not be worth it. TLDR, my sincerest condolences for your unfortunate preenlistment. good luck. you got this fam. PS. i have no study tips because i pulled all-nighters for both LTs and somehow came out alive. i just went through the PPTs and drew shit on scratch. probably my best tip is to take written notes (or at least draw on an iPad) because it helps visualize. answer the stuff on the app he will give you, it helps.more
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OptimisticPelican6096
Anonymous
Not that bad if you come prepared
mixed
Hi! Me and my friend took him last sem for GenChem lab and honestly he’s not that bad 😭 Just make sure you include everything in the prelab para hindi ka nalilito during experiment. I suggest coming to class prepared as in nabasa mo na dapat yung instructions, you have a basic understanding of the concepts, and you know what you’re supposed to do for the experiments. He also explains the lesson nang masinsinan; medyo spoonfed pa nga kami IMO. Idk if sobrang shonget lang magturo yung lec prof namin in comparison but Nazareno actually teaches well, except for the fact that he can be passive-aggressive at times and you will never see him crack a joke. IMO he’s good at breaking down concepts and making them understandable. You can get an A in the lab exam as long as you understood the experiments, studied the concepts, and paid attention when he explains the lessons and the experiments. Also, familiarize yourself with what’s allowed and not allowed during the experiments para hindi ka masita/masungitan HAHAAJHAmore
Anonymous
Chill, approachable, very manageable chem lab load
positive
- CourseCHEM 21.12
- WorkloadLight
took sir jade for chem 21.12 instead last sem but can vouch that he's a really great prof! he was very chill and gave off tropa vibes so he was very approachable whenever we had questions or concerns. he doesn't like it though kapag you ask something that was discussed during prelab and won't answer you if so:")) pero his workload was v v manageable. he's strict with lab/class policies and with deadlines pero he was very generous with extensions last sem. he does random recitation through index cards but it wasn't graded naman (he only does it to check if you really understood the manual/prelab discussion) and if you answer wrong, he'll explain naman. only cons were that his prelab discussions would sometimes be medyo dragging and repetitive. just make sure that you do your part in submitting prelabs & postlabs on time and you should be good to go. certainly A-able and would take him again if given the chance! cc:more
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Swift Moth
Aaron Enhaynes *play hoobastank's the reason*
Anonymous
Sobrang attitude, nagagalit sa konting bagay
negative
tbh i think the only way is to rlly study the lessons well, and i guess it helps to review beforehand. naaalala ko during one of our prelabs he kept asking questions and most of us weren’t prepared so he got mad and made everyone in the class recite 😭😭 basta in general sobrang attitude ni sir kahit konting bagay nagagalit so try not to give him a reason LOLmore
Gentle Badger
Always mad every sesh, self-study and consult
positive
I think you can get a good score naman! it’s just… sobrang nakakainis siya as a prof and is lowk alw mad every sesh hahahahaha a lot of self studying and kapalan ng mukha to consult would be ur best betmore
Rapid Crane
snatched an A, just do good in labreps
- 4.0 attainableYes
valid. took him last year and WOW HAHAHAHAHAH, luckily still snatched an A from him, js do good in labreps coz istg he rarely gives mistakes sa labreps hahaha
Clever Urchin
didn't get him for lab but he is chiller daw
positive
I didn't get him for lab but he is chiller daw
Lively Gecko
negative
Pls run
Lively Quail
RUN, class average below 54% and tests way earlier
negative
- Retake?No
- 4.0 attainableNo
RUNThe average for our class was below 54% and we all tried pretty hard. Tests were way earlier than the other sections. Enough time and support was not given along with him being a bad lecturer.more
Icy Hare
Yeah he gets angry
negative
Yeah he gets angry
Brave Koala
Goated for lab: funny, cares, better than the old reviews
positive
- Retake?Yes
idk about lec but he’s goated for lab. very funny even when he’s ill-tempered and genuinely cares about what everyone’s doing. i was actually very shocked that he was one of my favorite professors that sem because of the horrid reviews i saw on here lmao!! again i can’t speak for lecture thomore
Calm Seal
Constantly angry in orgchem lab
negative
took him for orgchem lab and !!! one of the very few things i remember from that class is that he was constantly angry and losing his temper 🤣🤣
Quiet Zebra
Curve gods, but self-study and you'll get berated
negative
- Retake?No
- 4.0 attainableYes
curve gods but you will not learn anything this is basically a self study class lol and be ready to get berated
Calm Otter
Top 5 profs I never want to be under again
negative
- Retake?No
part of my top 5 profs i never want to be under again
Vivid Finch
Ok prof, curves, but I won’t take him again
- Retake?No
- 4.0 attainableYes
Magaling mang-gaslight Hahahhaa, he expects na alam mo na yung fundamentals ng chemistry especially the ones that were discussed from STEM SHS. He would also brush off through some slides without thoroughly discussing it to the class. He's an Ok prof, but wont take him again honestly. Try to be a beadle din, kasi one letter up ang grade sa kaniya agad. Also, if may hindi magets talaga na topic, try to ask it agad, huwag mahiya! He curves btw!more
Anonymous
RUN, class average below 54%
negative
- Retake?No
- 4.0 attainableNo
- LeniencyNo
RUN The average for our class was below 54% and we all tried pretty hard. Tests were way earlier than the other sections. Enough time and support was not given along with him being a bad lecturer.more
Quiet Moth
run, don’t look back.
negative
run, don’t look back.
Rapid Newt
Ragebaited to the max, but curve gods
mixed
- 4.0 attainableYes
- LeniencyYes
Get ready to get ragebaited to the max 😆 (pero curve gods sya makaka A ka sa lab for sure)
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