Dr A is awesome! He knows what he is talking about and is extremely approachable and helpful if you have problems. If you study the practice tests you will be fine. The homework isn't bad at all, you have a week to do it and are never far behind in lecture.

Dr. Alamirano is a fantastic teacher. I was always interested during lecture. He engages the class all the time, which helps keep things interesting. He is always willing to take questions during class. Makes himself very accessable during office hours.

Dr. A is is good professor in general. Chem151 is a general chemistry course and covers a wide array of topics. If you have good study habits it's really an easy course. The only issue is his lack of mastery of the English language. It makes conveying complex material difficult. This can detract from the material. Other than that - great course!

Dr. A is a very talented and intelligent teacher. To do well in this class you must study and attend class regularly, but not because he is a "bad" teacher by any means. If you put forth the effort in this class it tends to build on top of itself and gets easier as the semester goes. He's very nice and his accent is the one draw back.

He gets a bad rap. Give him a chance. He's a good professor, and he's MUCH BETTER IN 151 THAN HE IS IN 130. He is very nice and means very well. GO TO THE SI SESSIONS IF YOU ARE CONFUSED. There is a language barrier but it isn't bad. Those giving him a bad review likely didn't study and failed 130 - which is pathetic. APPLY YOURSELF.

Dr. A is one of the best professors at NAU. He is extremely helpful and very personable. His lectures are concise and to the point. Ask him for help and you will do very well in his classes.

I took CHM130 last semester and I must say, Dr. A deserves better than the current rating he has. It just doesn't seem fair at all.

He means very well! He is a very nice proffessor andif you LISTEN, like you should in class, he explains EVERYTHING very well!

Second time having Dr. A as a professor. Passed within the top 15% of the class. PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS. He's a good professor, he means very well, he's very nice, and I recommend going and talking to him during office hours (he's fun just to shoot the breeze with). He's kind of adorable, like a little kitten.

Very nice teacher. I have never seen a teacher at this level curve so much for a class, even though some of his students have high A's.

Dr. A was a vey helpful teacher who meant well for his students. Go to class! He never uses the book and all of his tests are similar to the practice tests. One of my favorite teachers

One of the best CHM 151 prof. on campus. He gives a strong foundation if planning on going into higher level CHM classes. His accent didn't interfere with my comprehension and he stated that he would repeat anything someone couldn't understand due to his accent. He was very nice and great about answering questions, and gives lots of extra credit.

As long as you show up to class it is pretty easy. Going to Recitation and SI classes will hel your grade! He will answer any questions

Dr. A is an awesome teacher! I was terrified to take chemistry but it was not bad at all! The SI sessions helped me SO much! Dr. A truly cares about his students success. I never thought I would enjoy chemistry but this was my favorite class this semester. Take up every extra credit opportunity and work hard you will do great!!

Dr. A is a great teacher! He actually cares about his students and takes the time to know them! Take every extra credit opportunity you can. And make sure you take the time to study and you'll do fine!

Dr. A is a great teacher. I was so worried about chemistry because I had a bad time with it in high school, but h is really good at explaining things so if you attend class everyday you will do well! It was nice how he dropped the lowest test score, as well as offered a lot of extra credit. He's also very nice and concerned with your success!

Not a terrible class. Dr. A is a great teacher and understanding of students' difficulties. So much extra credit was given throughout the semester. Attend class regularly and it will be easy to get an A

Dr. A was great if you put forward effort, ad stated above there are so many extra credit opportunities and if you show him you are trying he will help you. I am very glad I took this course with him.

Dr. A is the best professor I have ever had. He cares alot about his students, I learned so much in his class and would recommend him to anyone! Choose DR. A! He does have an accent but very understandable and fair! You show up to class and do your work you'll get an A! Also go to office hours!

Dr. A made chemistry a lot easier than i ever expected. He prints notes for you, all online homework that follows exactly what you just learned. Tests are pretty straight forward if you understand the topics well. Definitely an easy A if you add a little effort!

Fantastic teacher, he explains this extremely well and really cares about the students. He gives lecture notes out instead of using the book, so if you have him don't spend money on getting the book. The class is difficult but as long as you watch the videos and show up to class you will do fine.

Dr. A is by far the best professor I've ever had. He presents the information in a concise format and he takes the time in class to help anyone who is struggling.

Dr. A is a great professor! I was nervous and not excited to take Chemistry but by the end of the semester, I actually really enjoyed the class and Dr. A was the best professor I had. I actually enjoyed the class so much that I am considering changing my major to Chemistry! Definitely recommend choosing Dr. A as your professor!

Loved Dr. A. Super helpful and approachable.

He's not a boring lecturer and he goes over stuff again if you let him know you are confused on something. He made Ochem not so impossible.

Dr. A is very helpful and really cares about his students learning the material. Don't let reviews of "hard tests" and "no curves" scare you- he gives extra credit on tests instead. If you are a hard worker, you will pass easily. He notices when students try hard, and rewards them accordingly. Very fair and helpful at his recitation. Also, toned.

Dr. A is a fantastic prof! He took over for Ramos for biochem, & even though everything was in shambles, he helped everyone with whatever they needed & he did his best to bring stability back! He gives plenty of extra credit opportunities, and relates the material to real life. I would recommend him to anyone! I got an A because of him!

Expect a lot of online homework, some studying on your own, and study before the day of your test.

He's awesome... funny... a bit of an accent but totally understandable, uses sapling, his tests are a mixture of multiple choice and long answer... you can get an A if you work for it :)

I am not good at chemistry, at all. Like most Bio majors, I had a deep fear of taking O Chem. Dr. A rewards students that he sees are actually trying. Clicker questions add up for points, & he starts to offer extra credit towards the end of the semester. He is very friendly in office hours and easily approachable. If you work for it, you will pass.

I think he just may be the best professor I have ever had. He gives you every opportunity to succeed and explains things over and over and over to ensure you understand. He offers extra credit, plenty of opportunities for office hours, and always answers every question. Take this class if you wanna understand Chemistry!

Dr. A. He is hilarious in class and he will help you a lot if you go to his office hours or recitation. Sign up for his recitation because his weekly quizzes will be pretty similar to the recitation worksheet. Watch his online videos and study his notes because his true and false questions are tough. He gave some e.c. at the end and it saved my A.

Great professor! Really wants his students to understand the material.

I absolutely loved taking chem 360 with this teacher. He is so passionate and so knowledgable. He really cares about his students. I learned more from this teacher than I have from any of my other science teachers at NAU. If you are eager to learn and care about your future and being successful take him. You won't regret it. BEST TEACHER EVER!

Dr. A was a great teacher! I was retaking the class after failing it with another professor. He printed out the notes but left out key points so students had to pay attention to lecture. HE HATES TECHNOLOGY SO DO NOT BRING A LAPTOP. He will call you out in class. If you study and work hard you should easily pass his class.

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He is a really great professor overall. He gives you 3 chances to take each weekly quiz, but there are big chunks of homework. He is very clear on what he wants you to know for the tests. He cares for his students, but is hard on them because he wants everyone to pass. I am taking him for higher chemistry by choice.

Dr. A is a great professor. He really knows how to get the most out of his students and is very generous with extra credit. Make sure to attend class and be aware he does have an accent.

I loved taking chemistry with Alvin. He explained hard concepts clearly and is very willing to help you as long as you are willing to put in effort. He does not give you busy work, but rather gives you homework that will help reinforce your understanding of concepts you learned in class. He also gives out guided notes during his lectures.

Dr. A cares about his students so dearly. He is very sweet and wants you to succeed. The only way you won't pass is if you don't try.

Dr. A is a real sweetheart. He genuinely cares about his students, (he tries to learn your name, regardless of the class size), and wants you to succeed. His office hours and recitation are super important, and you can get extra credit/review from showing up for them. Go to them-they will save your grade.

Dr. A. is a great professor, he prints out the notes and thoroughly goes over everything that is on them. He uses clicker questions for attendance and to make sure everyone is understanding the material. He really cares about his students, and although this class involves a lot of work, you'll get an A if you practice and pay attention.

Dr. A is fantastic! I had never taken a formal chemistry class before, so I was nervous when I saw it was mandatory, but he made all the information very clear. He awards extra credit for office/TA/SI hours, so go to those. Although he seems a bit intimidating, he cares about students and wants them to succeed. Definitely one of the best chem prof.

Dr. A knows what he's talking about and he's really good at explaining it, but sometimes he can be a little rude if you ask questions he literally just answered. He wants his students to do well, but wants you to put in the effort. Most homework and quizzes are online, but attendance points are on clickers. Go to SI sessions to solidify concepts.

Dr A is amazing! When I took high school Chem and got a C, I was terrified of taking it in college. But Dr A ensures that every student understands the material with his through lectures and office hours. His class does make you work for an A, but in the end, you'll understand the material all the better.

Altamirano is a really good lecturer but you have to pay attention and write everything he says down. He's very clear and organized. The exams can be tough and he doesn't curve. He does give plenty of opportunities to earn extra credit. He has weekly quizzes that you need to study for. He's a great professor and tries hard to learn everyone names.

Dr. A is an incredible professor. Chemistry has never been a subject I've been confident with so I found it difficult but Dr.A gives you plenty of opportunities to earn some extra credit and raise your grade. He sometimes moves too quickly in lecture but makes himself available for office hours if you have questions. He genuinely cares if you pass

I have never had someone make Chemistry make more sense than he has this semester. He really cares about his class, and it shows. People only don't like him if they are slacker students who like to text in class and be rewarded for minimal effort. Honestly, he is one of the greatest profs in the Chemistry department, 100% recommend!!

It would be easy to give Dr. Altamirano a poor Rate My Professor score as Organic Chemistry is undoubtedly a difficult course. However, this does not make him a poor instructor as he provides all the resources you will need. It's important for one to understand that if they wish to take this class they will be challenged in a good way.

You have to go into this class knowing that it will be really hard. But Dr. A tries to make it as painless as possible. I recommend doing every extra credit opportunity because it can make a difference in your final grade. He can be a little hard to understand but its definitely worth it. I wouldn't have enjoyed the class with any other teacher.

This is honestly one of the hardest courses a college could offer in terms of volume of content, but Dr. A is able to make biochem painless and even fun at times. Tons of extra credit overall and curves on the exams. He is a very approachable guy even though he seems intimidating, go to office hours and he is more than willing to help!

Dr. A made a very difficult class easy to enjoy and learn. He was very funny which made the class enjoyable.

I though Altamirano was a great professor. He demands a lot from you but compared to other chm152 professors he is the best one to teach you everything you need to know. Wants you to take his tests very seriously, but the course has a lot of points coming from the homework and at home quizzes! The final for us was exactly like the practice exam!

Dr. A is a professor that gives you all the tools you need to succeed. Your hw and quizzes are easy points so do not settle for less than a 98+ on assignments (you will see how easy it is just very time consuming). Lecture notes are printed for you so just take good notes and study those for the tests. He loves smash burger. Will ask for a letter.

Dr. Altamirano is a phenomenal professor. I wont lie, Biochemistry is a very difficult course, but Dr. A geniunely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He can be a little salty at times, but that is only because it can be frustrating to teach when people are on phones. Super funny guy, best professor Ive ever had! I love his class.

Ochem is a hard class as it is, but I found it bearable with Dr.A. There are daily points for attendance/participation (iclicker) and these add up so GO TO CLASS. He's all about personal effort when it comes to his students so don't be afraid to go to his office hours and ask for help when you need it. Dr. A is hilarious and lectures are clear.

This was a hard class but he made it enjoyable. I really appreciated how he gave the students opportunities for extra credit. You can tell that he cares a lot for the students and wants you to pass.

As long as you care about this class and work hard, Dr. A will do everything he can to help you! He is very funny, and made lectures enjoyable! I usually hate chemistry, but Ochem became my favorite subject because of Dr. A! SI's helped a lot as well, and he rewards you for going to them! Put in the effort and it will be a great course!

I had Dr. A for CHM 230 as well. He is a good lecturer and relates many topics to real life examples that are easy to understand. He makes the class laugh almost every lecture. The online sapling is an easy A and the tests are difficult but not if you pay attention, study, and show up to every class

I absolutely loved Dr. A. His tests are hard but if you attend class and engage, you will succeed. I enjoyed going to classes and felt like I actually learned useful things, instead of just what would be on the test. Amazing professor and I have a lot of respect for the guy.

one of the best chem professors I've ever taken. He explains everything really well, and will go back over stuff if everyone does not understand a concept. Really funny, and passionate about the subject!

Chemistry is already a different topic let alone Ochem but Dr A is an amazing professor through and through. He makes concepts clear and has packets which he gives that makes the lectures easy to follow. Overall a good professor teaching a tough course

I would take this professor again and plan to in the next semesters. His teaching is a little difficult but if you attend SI's and recitations you will be set. I recommend him if you aren't sensitive and lazy.

Had him for Ochem and Biochem. He is a fair professor, show that you put forth the effort and he takes notice. Chem does not come easy for me nor am I the best test taker. But his class is all bout the cumulation of points. DO THE HW it can save your grade if you are not a good test taker. Also go to TA, SI, or office hours he MAY give extra points

Dr. A is one of the best professors I have had at NAU. He was very clear about what to expect in his course and he curves all exams by 10 points. His pre-lectures were definitely the key to grasping all of the material, but his lectures were great with tons of analogies to help understand everything a bit more.

Dr. A cares about teaching chemistry and takes his job seriously, which is how it should be. He is blunt about how hard you need to work in his class, and to succeed in the real world. He is a good lecturer, and everything on the quizzes/exams are in the lectures.. Attend class ready to learn, study hard and long, and you will succeed.

He is the best chem professor I've had. His class is difficult, but he makes this clear on the first day; he is willing to help you if you make yourself known to him and prove you're putting in the work. I 10/10 recommend going to as many recitations as you can and DO THE HOMEWORK! It helps big time. Show up to class because he gives points for it.

Dr. A truly cares about his students. I went in to 230 expecting it to be difficult but I found that to not be the case at all. He articulates and explains the concepts very well and gives you time to process what you're learning. I would definitely recommend him if you have to take 230.

Never been great in chem but got a 98 in CHM230 because Dr. A is just that good. He helped me understand tough concepts that I would have never gotten with another professor. This should be one of the hardest classes you take in any given semester and you need to practice your skills every week to succeed (don't miss class). Random pop quizzes!

Class seems intimidating during the first few weeks, but Dr. A genuinely cares about his students. So much extra credit that can boost your grade significantly. My biggest piece of advice is to utilize TAs (not SI); they know what type of content will be on exams and will dumb it down for you. If you put in somewhat of an effort, you will be fine.

Dr. A gives you everything you need to be prepared for exams and quizzes. You just have to put the time and effort into all the assignments and practice.

He is a hard professor for sure but he is the only professor to actually teach me chemistry. And for me to understand it. I have always struggled with chem, especially chm 151/152. I am not that smart, so take my word if you watch the videos, learn from the quizzes, and take notes. You'll definitely pass this class :)

If you show him respect and genuine interest in the topic then he will do the same for you. I didn't attend any SI sessions or TA sessions but I went to every recitation class he had and studied for the tests to the best of my ability. He is not an easy professor but he is fair. Put in the work and you will be rewarded.

Professor A can be tough, but put in the work and you'll do well. Attend class, watch videos, use unstuck AI for study prep - it's a lifesaver. The material is challenging, but the professor genuinely wants you to succeed.

Dr. Altamirano is an excellent professor, but you really have to put in the effort for his class. Extensive studying and participation in class is absolutely required. Dr. Altamirano can definitely be scary at times, but the guy knows Chemistry, and I found his teaching method to be extremely effective. Overall, one of the best professors at NAU.

Dr. A is a great professor. I personally took his CHM 230 and CHM 360 courses and loved the way he taught. He prepares you for every exam with lecture videos you can watch over everything he teaches in the course. The material is tough, but if you put in the work you will do great. He provides a lot of resources for you to suceed.

Dr. A is a tough professor; attendance is mandatory and he will call you out for using a phone or forgetting something, but the high pressure worked well for me. It is a tough class, but Dr. A explains the concepts in an understandable way, using lots of analogies. I don't think I would do well in this class with any other teaching style.

Dr. A is a good professor, his use of analogies confused me more than they helped me sometimes but overall his teaching style was helpful. Went to him for help a couple of times and he always explained things to me in a thoughtful manner and ensured I understood completely. Go to class, pay attention and you'll pass! I suck at chemistry and passed!

Dr. A was meant to be a teacher and it shows. He cares so deeply about his students and bends his own rules to make sure we all succeed. There is extra credit and a huge curve at the end of the semester. Tests are fair and easier than the homework/quizzes. Attend class EVERYDAY, trust those attendance points are worth a lot. STUDY AND LOCK IN

He is a good professor, he does have intense energy, and he may not work for everyone but I don't think he means to be mean he's just good at chemistry and it's hard for him to remember not everyone else is. I appreciated his teaching style; he uses analogies and simplifies tough topics. You do have to put in the work. If you study, you will pass.

Dr. A was a very intense teacher. He deeply wants students to understand the material and I honestly appreciated how serious he was about wanting us to be present and geniunely learn. Go to SI, DO THE RECITATION WORKSHEETS!!, and do not be afraid to tell him you dont understand, as long as you show you are geniunely trying.

All of the ratings that are just hating on Dr. A forget that Ochem is one of the hardest classes universally, and this man actually has students learning. I met with him once, but its obvious to see that he really cares about his students. Every topic was simplified and easy to understand, especially as I was watching my roommates suffer in 235.