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Avoid him!!! his practice tests help, but they still screw you, because the test he provides in class are much harder,and free response only. doesn't use the book, sucks at explaing material during lecture. And If ur like me and never took a chem class since ur Junior of HS don't take him, because u will have no idea what's going on
I LOVED this teacher. He was extremely helpful and held review sessions and office hours suitable to help anyone who had questions. He has practice tests that almost completely reflect his real tests and drops one of your low test scores. It was a great class and I would definately recommend him
Great professor to take if u kno chem before his class (easy A). But if your jus learning it for the first time you probably wont learn a thing and kill ur GPA. Three exams, final, discussion not madatory and drops lowest exam.
I took Chemistry in HS and honestly can say this class was horrible. The lectures were useless; half the time was spent on him going off on tangents. He takes attendance every day. 90% of your grade is exams. I got a B, but it's a GPA killing class which sucks to start out in. He made me hate Chemistry, and I'm a science major. Nice guy though?
Naleway tries very hard, but is not very clear in explaining things. I already knew a lot of the material coming in, and would have explained most of it in different orders, because it was hard to follow him even already knowing it. 3 of the 4 practice tests were almost the same as the test, and just do those and you'll do fine(hopefully)!
Took him for both 101 and 102, 102 was a much better course. lectures can be disorganized at times but he does everything he can to give you the highest grade possible. the practice exams on his website are EXACTLY like the exams! if you can do those, you'll have no problem
I loved naleway, people dont liek him but thats because they dont put any effort outside of class read the book for more clarity and go to lectures and study his prac exam and youll do great... highly recommend him!!
Nice guy, horrible teacher, paranoid about cheating. He takes pictures with his POS cell phone, which is quite disturbing. He goes off on tangents, doesn't go by the book, and doesn't keep promises as to whats on the test. He'll tell you one thing, he'll do another. Highly recommend not taking him if you want to keep your gpa. He's that bad.
Took him for 102 over the summer. I think the ~3 hr class times allowed him to get into a good groove and he was able to convey the material very clearly. Agree that practice exams tend to be very similar to real thing. Very Accessible outside of class and wants you to succeed and understand the material.
Naleway is a good professor. Not the clearest in lecturing, but he really tries to help you understand the material and goes very slowly. Gives practice exams EXACTLY like the tests, points for discussions, and credit for homework that actually helps. Have to put in some outside effort, but overall an A is definitely attainable. TAKE!
He's a good guy and wants his students to do well. Goes off on tangents at times, but he's lenient and lets you drop your lowest exam grade. If you do well on the tests, you don't need to do well on the final! Just make sure to keep up with online hw. Attendance isn't mandatory, but lecture and discussions really help.
I had him for 101 and 102. I got an A after learning how to study off of his exams which were very similar to his actual exams. The main killer is the final, which throws everyone off. He is passionate about many of the topics, but he does not stick to step-by-step method.
Absolute worst teacher at Loyola. Any comment on this man that says he's a nice guy good teacher is completely wrong. He is an awful teacher and should be fired. Unreasonable and unrealistic. Worst class I have ever taken.
He is the WORST!!!!! He can't teach class to save his life. However, if you like to listen to random tangents and baking stories by all means take him. On the other hand if you want to maintain a good GPA or just learn about Chemistry please take any other teacher. He is just a horrible teacher and very very weird! AVOID!!!!
Took him over summer for 101. He seemed to rush through the lectures because we were crunched on time. His exams were average, some studying needed. If you don't understand something GO TO HIS OFFICE! He was so helpful and explained everything again to me if i needed him too.
There are some extreme comments on here that I think are wrong. He is very passionate about Chem and he really wants his students to do well. If you seek help he will gladly give it. Exams are identical to practice exams on his website, all you have to do is study/practice and its very clear what will be tested. Love this class, gonna take his 102.
The people who give Naleway bad reviews are people who don't understand Chemistry and who probably got bad grades in his class. He really is a great teacher, the nicest and most helpful I've had so far. I came in with only basic HS Chem that I barely remembered and was able to get a good grade. The class is easy if you actually study/practice.
I took him over summer for chem 101. He went really fast but I agree with some comments. Go to his office if you don't understand something! He will break it down for you to better understand. He also lets you review old tests which i found helpful on the final.
Great guy wants all of his students to succeed. YOU just have to make the effort to see him!
Honestly the nicest professor I've had at Loyola. He really wants his students to do well and succeed in higher level courses. He gives every opportunity to do well in his class, you just need to take advantage of them.
True, he's a really nice guy. But he is the most confusing teacher I have ever had. No idea what he's ever talking about, and when it comes to tests,no idea what he wants us to know or how to study. It's really frustrating and I hate the class an incredible amount. Don't take him.
Great professor. you will not know your grade until he puts in online. class is easy over all. he is hard to follow during class, but go b.c it is a grade buster. he wants you to succeed and he will give you multiple chance to do so you just have to take the time to see him.USE THE OLD TEST THEY R THE SAME JUST DIFFERENT NUMBERS AND OUT OF ORDER!!!
Easier chem professor. He lets you use cheat sheets on tests so you can put important equations on there and he drops the lowest test grade. Hard to follow in lecture but all vital info is given in them!Also he offers reviews outside of lecture and discussion and those were the most helpful part for me. Definitely go to them. I recommend him.
His lectures are all over the place and not well structured. But he is super helpful and friendly outside of class. Exams are difficult but if you do the assigned homework then it's not that bad. Plus, he allows a cheat sheet so don't know why everyone is complaining.
An adorable professor. He knows what he's talking about, but the lectures may be dry. You don't need the book to pass in his class. Just practice problems given in class/discussion, and look at practice exams and an A is manageable.
Conrad is a great professor. His lectures are boring and he talks about random stuff, but his exams are the same as his quizzes and practice exams. He is always available to help also.
Lectures are all over the place, honestly don't need to go. His exams are very similar to his practice exams, so study those! Except for the final, he throws a few tricky ones in there. He is always willing to help though, host review sessions multiple times a week to help his students.
Lectures don't make sense at all. Willing to help outside of class (review sessions almost 5x a week). Does everything to give you the best possible grade. Willing to drop lowest exam as long as you get at least 60% on final. Gives a lot of tedious Mastering Chem homework but also gives extra credit if you fall behind.
He is the nicest, most helpful chemistry professor I have ever had. I really recommend him to students who have struggled with chemistry in the past. Many professors teach chem like it's meant to kill you, Naleway is so nice and caring towards his students and his class is set up for you to succeed and learn a ton! Loved this class!
His test are based on the previous tests (which you get access to) and whatever he mentioned in class "will be on the test". Attend all his lectures and get 1 pt extra credit. Took it during summer, so it was pretty intense; in a regular semester an A is easy to accomplish
He is terrible. He does not give a straight forward answer to questions you ask. He gets off topic and cannot speak straight, stutters. Also, he doesn't go over difficult examples when solving problems and the problems he does go over, does a bad job with explaining them and helping you understand how to do them. DO NOT TAKE HIM
There hasn't been a class period where he hasn't talking about the string theory and takes pictures of students while they take exams. He offers to help a lot, but its not meaningful. Extra credit is deceiving. He makes the exams harder than previous practice exams and teaches things NONE of the other teachers cover like double slit experiment.
Dr Naleway is really nice. His test are HARD- its definately not an easy A. He holds 2-3 review sessions a week, which is more than other professors will do to help their students. He really does want students to do good, but you need to put in the time outside of class. Hes difficult, but funny in a quirky, super smart way.
He's knowledgeable, but he does not know how to transfer it into a comprehensible lecture. He clearly has a passion for applied chemistry, and even more so- physics, which he referenced and talked about more than general chemistry concepts. The Mastering Chemistry assignments did not help me prepare for his difficult exams. All in all, avoid him.
My first test, I got a 77. I didn't want to end up with a C, so I began attending Dr. Naleway's review sessions (he emphasizes what will be on the tests here, so go!) and got help from the tutoring center. In the end, I got a 104 out of 100 on the final! Dr. Naleway is so kind and always available. Get into his class!!!
Doesn't follow the normal chem 101 curriculum so the book won't help if you miss class. Take his class as a last resort
His class is not follow the normal chemistry class at all, so if u r good in chemistry before is not help u if u take his class. and his class is extremely boring and in his class, he just talk about what u should be learn that what he want. his test is from his study, and not change at all, so he won't give you any helpfull in chemistry!!!
One of the hardest classes I took freshman semester. My GPA was def. messed over by his class. Go to class, b/c the most irrelevant stuff is on the exam, typically stuff he says in class. Go to ALL the review sessions and ask alot of questions during discussion. Make sure you know how to do all of his practice exams before the exam.
Okay, he can be pretty spacey at times, but Dr. Naleway is a pretty through professor. You have to do the work on your own to get the grade that you want. He really helps you out and wants you to do well in his class. He ended up curving all of the grades up when I had him, which bumped me up to an A
Yes, his course can be tough, but he has ENDLESS resources for you. He holds bi-weekly review sessions and the exams are straight off of the practice exams online, he also makes himself available for extra office hours if you can't make it to his normal ones. If you put in the work, you will be fine in his class. USE THE RESOURCES.
This is one of the greatest class that I took at Loyola. The class is hard and you have to go to every session and constantly do all those tedious mastering chemistry assignments. BUT he is the greatest teacher. While his lectures can be boring, he has a lot of resources for you. He goes above and beyond to help to get the best possible grade.
Naleway is an amazing professor. He offers so much help, he hosted review sessions and was very approachable during office hours. He's very smart and knows what he's talking about. Definitely take advantage of his website and the excel spread sheets! The class is tough but he offers so much help and different online tools, so it's manageable.
Quant. is a tough class in itself, but Professor Naleway was very understanding and offered a lot of help. Practicing the group work problems was necessary for exams. He did his best to make sure everyone did well and he was straight forward about what to expect on exams. He genuinely cares about his students. Great professor!
He sucks. Goes off tangent and babbles about things that aren't gonna be on the exam. Makes easy concepts seem difficult. Also no multiple choice exams all written
He teaches fairly understandable material during lecture when it comes to tests the problems are 10 times harder to the point you don't even recognize what it's asking or what formula you should use. He just assumes all the students know basic chemistry. He is more than willing to help outside of class but he ends up going off tangent.
A nice guy but a horrible lecturer. Babbles on about random stuff all the time. He is easily distracted by those annoying ppl who ask unnecessary questions mid-lecture, and spends way too much time answering them. Then forgets what he was talking about and just moves on. Tests are very difficult. This is a self-taught class - not ok for 102. AVOID!
I found this class to be very difficult, due to the fact that he assigns the homework online before doing it in class. I have a hard time doing something before I am taught it, so the homework took an extensive amount of time for me. He does drop the lowest test grade, out of the four you take, and I will tell you they are HARD.
Nice guy. really tries to help, just not a good communicator in general. I didn't take AP chem and had a hard time with all the material. You don't use the book AT ALL. i suggest just buying mastering chemistry. the tests are all written. I ended up with a B- which I'm shocked about. i prob deserved a C but he has a floating 20% that helps you out.
Dr. Naleway is an excellent professor if you can manage to remain focused in his class. If you remain focused and take decent notes, you will do well on his exams. Try to go to the review sessions before each exam, and ask a lot of questions to make the most out of them! Don't worry too much about MasteringChem, he assigns E.C. assignments!
Dr. Naleway tries to be helpful by having many review sessions and putting the previous tests online- which are very similar to actual tests with numbers changed. He's not good at actually teaching, however. He teaches and tests in a different way compared to other teachers that gets to be confusing. Avoid him if you are not strong in Chemistry.
Smart professor with a great chemistry background. However, he seems to be extremely busy with his research and his research students and seems to forget he is also a professor of about 200 students. He is so confusing and extremely unhelpful. He goes off on a lot of tangents and never gets to the point. His tests are also hard and confusing.
He is very available and approachable. He can wander a bit with his lectures, but it's to relate the subject matter to current events and/or real world applications (he's not just telling random stories). The exams arent "easy", but he repeatedly tells you how to do well. Listen to what he says, come to class prepared and you'll get an A.
Naleway is a terrible chem 102 professor. He is disorganized, his exams are impossible, he contradicts himself in lecture and he goes off on tangents that never make it back to the exam material. I studied so hard, more than I ever have for any class (even HONR 101), and still did not do well. If you didn't take AP chem, DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!
He's a nice guy, but not the best teacher. His lectures are confusing and all over the place with little to no examples. His exams are challenging even with all of the resources he gives you. He assigns MC 3 times a week which covers the topics we haven't discussed in lecture yet.
Naleway is very scattered. Be prepared to read the book in order to learn. Lecture is random and not cohesive or ordered. Tests are doable but I'd say don't take him if you have other options.
Naleway is really quite an awful professor. He rarely communicates his thoughts without stumbling over them, and has stopped following the curriculum so there are units where your book can't even save you. He blatantly taught the wrong thing multiple times, and seems surprised by questions asked in class. Avoid him if you have any other option.
Naleway's class is difficult, but what chem 102 isn't? He often rambles in class and can be a confusing lecturer. However, he often gives hints as to what exactly will be on the test and if you put in the hours for the tests, the class isn't horrendous. Takes 2 highest test scores plus final, mastering worth 20%.
To do well in this class you need to read the book. His lectures are disorganized but reading the book helps understand them. Make sure you look at the practice tests a week in before the test. Make sure you understand how to do the problems, not memorize the problems. Naleway is approachable if you need help
Naleway is disorganized and confusing but he genuinely wants his students to learn and not just memorize the material. When the class didn't understand, he worked with us to find different explanations. Do your work. See him and actively contribute to succeed.
Worst prof in the history of mankind. The only way to pass is by breaking into his office and changing your grade LOL.
I loved Dr. Naleway's CHEM 102 class! THE EXAMS ARE EXACTLY LIKE THE PRACTICE TESTS HE POSTS ONLINE BUT WITH SWITCHED NUMBERS! This was a very easy class for me. Go through the practice test about 4 times memorizing the necessary steps for each problem and an A is right there. Dr. Naleway is my favorite Chemistry professor at Loyola.
His class is not easy and he's very hard to understand because he rambles and makes a lot of mistakes. You have to really apply yourself or you will not get a good grade at all. On the flip side he offers a lot of help and his grading scale is super easy because this sem at least 55-78% was a C
Typical lecture: "Today we will be learning about this thing. Here's how it's used in real life. But actually it's entirely different and let me talk about something only vaguely related and this is why science is important!! Back when I did research at Argonne before our funding got cut, blah blah. Okay, got it? Moving on." Dx worst professor ever
He doesn't know how to teach general chemistry for 101 students. He goes off on random tangents about different dimensions in the universe and tests you on concepts that other chem 101 teachers don't even teach. The calculations and math that you have to know for the tests are more extensive than the other classes and come content isn't correct.
online assignments due before each lecture, weekly quizzes in discussion, three exams and a final (drops lowest exam grade). the homework is time consuming and the quizzes are difficult, however if you understand the quizzes you'll do well on exams. practice exams on his website exactly like real thing. very intelligent but forgetful old man.
Naleway was the best science professor I've had at Loyola. He is brilliant, cares so much about all his students, and is a nice guy. If you do the online homework, attend lectures, and know how to do every problem on the mock exams he gives you in discussion you will get at least a B. AMAZING! You actually learn chem
Personally, he is very nice and a very good as a person. However, his lecture for this class is terrible. Students are failing like literally failing. He doesn't explain a material well and expect you to know a lot somehow. The exams are pretty tough, and he won't give you outside practice questions which kinda sucks.
I don't think this class is supposed to be hard. However, he makes it pretty hard and the majority of the students are like confused and we got nothing from him. *sign* nice guy though like have a review session for you but then it never helps.
His tests are questions from the problem sets that we do in class. He also puts old tests online and they are very helpful as the actual tests are exactly like the practice ones except the numbers are changed slightly. If you learn how to do the practice tests, you will get an A in this class. He said 40% of his students will get an A.
Naleway is beyond the best profeessor for chem. I was scared to enroll in his class at first since he had such poor reviews, but honestly I loved his class and his teaching style! He really wants you to pass, but even more he wants you to get an A! SO much extra credit available, exams are just like the problem sets we do in class. Take him!!
Professor Naleway was an awesome professor! He's very knowledgable and cares for his students! Tests questions are mostly from the problem sets but it's very important to also pay attention in class cause some questions are pulled directly from lecture. If you work hard you will get the grade you want!
Tests are not easy, but he tells you several times what to expect; put the work out for an A, and you will get the A. He's very helpful if you pay attention. Doing homework assignments & taking LOTS of notes should be more than enough for an A (I never opened the book). One of the best professors I've had and WAY better than my CHEM 101 professor.
Lectures are unclear. He rambles about things you don't need to know. He doesn't help when you ask questions. Average grade for both his classes on the first test was a 60%. Therefore, his tests are tough. Everyone in the tutoring sessions that you will need to go to if you take him were from his class. Will never take again. Terrible.
He will go on random chemistry rants, then end it with"But you'll learn more about this in 102"..... His lectures are unclear because rarely does he teach you exactly what you will see on the exam. He does little teaching in actuality. Nice man, horrible teacher. Your best bet is to go to Discussion for Problem Sets and try to decipher his website.
Took him and didn't understand much. He jumps around a lot and I'm pretty sure his favorite phrase is "you will need this in chem 102 (or anything above 101)" went on lots of tangents that made lecture super confusing. I dropped the class because it was so hard
I took Professor Naleway my freshman year being a bio major and I had to drop it. He is so unhelpful (I even made appointments and he blew me off for his quant lab stuents) and he spouts off random things that are unhelpful during lectures. He says that his tests are like his practice exams but he twists them just enough that you don't understand.
He goes off on tangents very often and is unclear in his lectures. His exams are difficult and have nothing to do with what he reviews sometimes, and the homework is always on material you haven't gone over yet.
Honestly, the mastering chemistry that he gives before each class teaches you more than he does. However, he only puts the stuff that he talks about on the test. As long as you show up to discussion and understand the problem sets you should do fine. He also gives extra credit if the class bombs the test.
HARDEST CLASS. EVER. Do not take him
Don't take it unless you're really good at Chem. His tests are pretty much based off of memorizing the Practice Exams you have online.
Naleway is a hard professor because he gives you exams with questions you are not sure about how to solve. I did not enjoy his lectures because they were long and he went off on tangents all the time. He also cannot explain things clearly, even though he wants his students to succeed. I actually learned chem was not for me thanks to him though.
He is a tough professor but not impossible, although he makes his Gen Chem classes really tough but if you stick through them and really try hard to learn you will be well prepared to take on Organic Chemistry. He is a very tough grader when it comes to test's and quizzes. He give a lot of extra credit and that can help significantly.
DONT DO IT.
He keeps asking if you understand and never stops to answer questions even when we don't understand.
People exaggerate. He's not THAT bad. He does go off on tangent a lot and is not so clear, but his exams are basically his problem sets/old exams which he makes available for you. However I taught myself more than he taught me. 3 exams + cumulative final. Mandatory discussion. Takes attendance at lecture (WEIRD) Not easy but def not the worst.
uhh some don't mind him, not for me personally though. He's a good guy, but he just can't teach the material. You'll only pass his 101 or 102 if you have prior knowledge in chemistry. If you're starting from the beginning with no prior knowledge or confidence in this subject, do NOT take.
Dr. Naleway is the sweetest old man but is not a good teacher. He is too smart, and can't dumb the material down for students to understand. He really wants everyone to do well but he goes on a lot of tangents, and his lectures are confusing. Tests are tough, but if you put in the work you'll do ok. Not the worst but not the best option for 101.
He makes CHEM 101 a lot harder than it should be. The mastering problems aren't even similar to whats on his tests. The only way you'll pass is if, you've taken AP Chem before.
Course is challenging and you need to put in a lot of effort in order to do well. Professor is available for help. However, one needs to work hard for a good grade.
tests were rough but discussion was helpful for extra points in the class and for extra practice with classmates
If you liked organized lectures, don't take this class. If you aren't that good at chemistry, don't take this class. He tends to go off topic and can be hard to follow. The textbook isn't mandatory but you'll need it when you don't understand the lecture. He's a smart professor but isn't the best at passing on his knowledge clearly to his students.
Dr. Naleway is very clear cut on what he expects all semester. He tells you exactly what will be on exams and his grading criteria. He offers large amounts of extra credit and curves. People make the mistake of attempting to memorize his practice exams instead of actually understanding the material on them and thats why they fail. Easy A.
Naleway is easily my favorite professor I have taken at a class with at Loyola. His exams are challenging, but if you work through the practice exam a few times and know how to do the problem sets, you should get an A in the class. Plus he gives extra credit if you attend all his lectures. If you don't put in the work though, prepare to struggle.
Worst class of my college experience. He ruined this whole class for me. Very unclear when lecturing and goes on random tangents that take up the entire class time. Discussion wasn't helpful at all. He would help us if we had a question. Would answer questions with a question. DO NOT TAKE!
This guy is THE worst teacher I have EVER! taken in my life! His teaching style is sloppy and unorganized. He does not follow the book what so ever! His exams are difficult and he mis grades everything if it isn't done the way he specifies it. Literally the worst teacher at loyola! AVOID AT ALL COST NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS!
I took Helquist first semester, studied my ass off and managed to pull an A-. I took naleway thinking it would be a breeze compared to her and oh was I wrong. He simply does not know how to teach the class. His grading is horrible and very inconsistent. Do NOT expect to get much partial credit for any problems. DO NOT Take him if u have a choice.
Naleway is a good man. He is just unclear in lectures- so you have to teach yourself the chemistry. He is so intelligent-He spends his lectures applying chem to the real world. Expect 3 exams + final. online HW every class & discussion worksheets. Like i said its not hard, you just have to put the work in.
For 101, he's not difficult at all, it really depends on the chemistry background you put in and you effort as well. No textbook necessary, but useful as a reference. Do your discussion handouts religiously, the tests are almost totally based on them. Also, he has his website for a reason - use it! Speaks a bit too high level for 101
Dr. Naleway you can tell really cares about Chemistry, but with that said this man should not be aloud to teach it. Worst class I have ever taken, and he makes it so terribly hard. His tests are nothing like homework. Also, you could get 3/4 of a question right on a test, but he'll only give you a half point out of 10. So terrible. AVOID!!!!!!!
Don't skip class! Dont buy the book, he only referred to it twice. Likes to move quick & assigns a lot of mastering hmwk. He's ok with giving extra credit, at most 5 points on exams. This is a professor for chem students that are naturally gifted/took it in high school. Be prepared to put in a lot of work to do good. Understand practice exams well!
Naleway is a good professor if you were taking a 400 level class. He doesn't explain topics properly and goes off on tangents that don't add anything to lecture. Tests are tough because he wants everything in specific detail. You have to teach yourself more than he teaches you.
VERY smart, but too smart to teach gen-chem. He tries to work with students but struggles to explain in ways most people understand. Tests are long and homework is even longer, though, there is extra credit.
Naleway was a solid professor. He definitely cares for his students and would rather lecture based on questions students have. He doesn't like to repeat himself so make sure you pay attention and take good notes. He is very clear on what he wants and tells you exactly what will be on the test. Do his practice exams and you're golden.
He is an okay teacher and a really nice guys, but he does not get to the point. He will literally go on about so many different things not related to what we are learning. Tests are short answer not multiple choice.
Gets off topic all the time. Never uses the book. His syllabus tells what chapters the tests are on, but sometimes he does not cover those chapters. Discussion questions are easy, but when you get the test they get 20 times harder and more complex. Homework is due before class and is based on what you learn that same day. Not very helpful at all.
Amazing professor idk why he gets such a bad rep... He tells you exactly what will be put on the exam, gives around 20 points of extra credit on each exam, and lets you bring a cheat sheet. As long as you do what is required of you, you should be able to get an A in this class. Amazing lecturer who made chemistry applicable and very interesting!
You know exactly what to expect on the test if you do his practice exams and discussion worksheets. Some of the questions on the tests are taken directly from these. He also allows a cheat sheet, front and back, that is a life saver. The class is math heavy, but he goes through multiple problems. You have to be willing to put in the effort.
Do NOT take Naleway. One of the worst professors I have ever had. Unorganized, messes up his own notes constantly, goes off topic, teaches complex subjects in one class and expects you to know exactly what he is saying. Unless you love to teach yourself and are passionate about chemistry, do not subject yourself to this torture of a class.
Interesting lectures and he is very knowledgable about chemistry but when he grades your tests there is little to no feed back. He curves every test but you still don't do well. Every time I went to his office hours he wasn't there. I have never had to work so hard for a good grade in my life.
I would definitely take Naleway again for Chem 102. His tests can be difficult but he gives you practice exams and they have a lot of the same problems. He gives extra credit on exams and if you ask for regrading on certain problems he will usually give 1-3 points back. He is a little disorganized but chemistry is a hard class no matter what.
Study his practice exams and discussion questions, and the notes you take in class. Office hours won't help and if you ask him questions he will answer them like your graduate student.
One of the best professor I've had. I entered the class hating chemistry and I got out considering to switch my major to chem. He gives interesting lectures that are easy to follow. Take notes and you won't need anything else. The exams are always with 15-20 extra credit points. Easy A If you take notes, do the practice exams and go to discussion.
Just go to class and take notes and you'll be fine. His exams are easier than the practice exams. He always says what's gonna be on the exam, so you'll definitely know what to expect! Extremely interesting lectures, time flies by.
Dr. Naleway will definitely make you work for your grade. That being said, he makes his expectations on his exams very clear, so there are no surprises. His lectures are super interesting and informative. Do not buy the book because he does not teach from it. If you are deciding between him or Dr. Helquist, definitely take Dr. Naleway.
Dear friends... avoid this class like the plague. Whether you enjoy chemistry or not, Naleway's version of CHEM 102 will make you reevaluate your life and question all your life decisions. Naleway's class is unnecessarily difficult, and we all agree on that. He's proud of the fact that he doesn't give A's. He should be fired. SAVE YOURSELVES!!!!!
Don't take this class if you care about your GPA. does not teach well. Each lecture consists of one to two topics to cover in which he completely deviates from with complex analogies that are difficult to understand and then lead to irrelevant stories. The things you need to know for exams are rarely practiced and he doesn't believe in curves.
Naleway is a very difficult teacher. does not care about the success of his students. goes off topic and does not explain complex topics. one good thing i will say is you know what is coming on the tests, he makes it very clear what to expect. however his tests are extremely long and not enough time. doesnt curve. avoid Naleway if possible.
Worst professor I have ever had. Lectures are incredibly hard to follow. He rambles on about random things and can not answer questions to save his life. Tests are very hard and he's a stickler on grading. Will test on subjects that were not covered well in class or not covered in class at all. Save your GPA and do not take Naleway.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! His lectures were confusing and never organized, and he does not follow the book either, which made it hard for us to follow. Also, he struggled to provide an answer to student's questions in class, often asking other students to help answer the question. I would never take him again.
Naleway is the worst professor Ive ever seen. He doesnt really tell you what is going to be on tests or what exactly will be on the final. He is extremely unorganized and doesnt like to answer questions if youre confused on a topic. You pretty much have to teach yourself the entire semester. DONT TAKE HIM.
I struggled in the beginning because I didn't know how to study for this class. You have to review your notes consistently because he doesn't use powerpoints, only lectures. If you don't practice, you will forget everything and cramming will not work. Lectures can get dry but he really does give you all the info; you just have to work!
Dr. Naelway is an intelligent individual with a passion for what he does, but his lectures were very difficult for me to follow. Despite his depth in understanding, the professor does not explain content clearly. He is accessible outside of class and WANTS to help, but the course is more about learning how to take the class than the content itself.
He gives exams worth 115 points out of 100, so a curve is built in. You can drop one exam grade (3 exams total and then a final). He assigns online homework at least once a week; the program he uses (Mastering Chem) is helpful. In class he'll say: "Know this for the exam," so as long as you show up you'll have a good feel for what's on the test
Dr. Naleway what can I say... His lectures aren't very focused. The Mastering Chemistry extension is your best bet for getting an A. The content there is more extensive and if you master it there, you will be fine for the three tests. The class isn't awful, but having a friend to commiserate with is a must.
Dr. Naleway will not teach or explain anything to you in lecture. He tends to rant on about things that are not even covered in the class! And when he does do a few sample problems on the board he runs through them very quickly without explaining how to do the problem. You have to teach yourself everything, and I mean everything!
Biggest complaint about the exams is that there is never enough time to finish. Going over practice exams and discussion quizzes is the best way to study for this class. Not horrible, but surely not the best choice.
Naleway is a good teacher who is willing to help, but it's most definitely up to the students to put in the time and work. I studied hard for each exam a week prior and managed to get good grades on the tests. His class can be passed as long as you are willing to put in the work.
Dr. Naleway is such a brilliant man, I highly recommend taking him! His lectures can be difficult to process, but if you show up and get a basic understanding of what's going on and then work on it more on your own you'll do fine. He gives practice exams, so if you practice those a few times and show up to class you'll be fine!
He is the nicest guy, practically a grandpa. His exams are tough so you have to study a lot on your own. Master the practice exam and all of the discussion questions. Mastering Chem does not help at all.
He's an okay professor. But get ready for a heavy lecture. Also, there are times where he doesn't know technology and will get off topic during lecture. If you don't do the assigned homework, you won't understand what's going on in class. Don't skip class, you'll miss a lot if you do.
At the beginning of the semester I hated naleway as a professor. However, by the end of the semester he sort of redeemed himself. This is a hard class but he tries his best to get as many of his students to pass as possible. He is willing to drop and exam if you need and will incorporate more homework grades if the class needs it to boost grades
His ratings are fairly low but he really isn't that bad. You really just have to study in his class. He's really caring and really wants you to do good. Go see him during his office hours, the more he knows you, the more it'll benefit you in the end. The grading scale for everything is to your favor. You will not pass if you do not study.
DO NOT TAKE!!! Unclear, disorganized lectures, exams with content never taught, does not follow course guidelines and just teaches what he wants leaving you unprepared for the final made by the chemistry depart, long tests that people do not finish, save your GPA and put this class off to another semester. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr. Naleway is a solid choice. I had him for chem 101/102 and he's definitely better for 102. He's a lot more organized and doesn't rant as often. He's really knowledgeable in chemistry and really wants his students to do well so going to office hours is helpful. Average a 52% on all 3 exams and a 60% on the final will net a C. Exams have EC, too.
He is awful. He doesn't teach at all and goes off on rants. I literally had to get a tutor and have her explain everything when its his job to. I got a 22% percent on my first exam and he said that is normal for his class. AVOID HIM
Honestly if you make an effort to talk to him, go to his office hours, and be a kind person in general you will be fine. Establish a relationship with him and he will help you out when it comes to final grades and exam re-grades! As long as you prepare with practice exams and ask questions you can get an A, lots of people get over 100 on exams.
He made the grading scale so easy that people that even failed one of the exams were able to get As and Bs in his class. Discussions are a must as some of the exam questions are word for word based of discussions.
I was very hesitant to take his class because of his rating, but I'm so glad I did. I LOVE DR. N! I had a different professor for chem 101 who made me hate chemistry. He cares about his students. It is impossible to fail if you try. Keep in mind that chem 101/102 are weed out courses and the people who wrote the bad reviews were probably weeded out
Lecture heavy, hard tests, impossible final, no study guides for exams.
Naleway is a very intelligent and charismatic figure, but as a teacher he tends to overcomplicate things and likes to go on tangents. You must do work outside of class to properly learn the material or constantly review his material with him or the TAs. Not an easy class, probably my worst performance at the university. Be prepared to work.
Naleway is the best professor I've had so far at Loyola. He genuinely cares that everyone in the class is understanding the deeper concepts and not merely memorizing equations. While the class is lecture heavy, he frequently stops to make sure the class is following along and gives plenty of opportunities to ask questions. TAKE HIM!:)
The class is hard but Dr. N does a lot to try and help his students. He really wants everyone to do well, but he makes some concepts very confusing and difficult because he is just too smart to teach. However if you put in the work, you will do fine. Practice exams are identical to the real exams and he gives 20 pos extra credit on each exam
Such an amazing and caring prof. Go to class and do all assigned problems and exams will be fine
Chem 101/102 are hard but I learned a lot and did really well in his class, mostly because he would stay after class and work with me until I understood everything. His tests are hard but he basically gives u the questions on the group work assignments beforehand so you know what he expects for each question. Friendly guy, EC on tests, I LOVED him!
I had Naleway for both 101 and 102. He was there for me to help me pass. If it wasn't't for his help I would have failed. During lecture he tells you whats going to be on the exam and he gets his questions from both the problem sets and the practice exams. Absolutely NO surprises. I really don't understand how people fail his class.
ONE OF THE BEST CHEM PROFESSORS HERE! I don't know why he has such a low rating. He gives discussion questions in class and shows how to do them all in the lecture. These are the exact questions on the practice exams and show up on the midterms and finals. If you come to class and ask the right questions on the practice exam, its an easy A
He's a REALLY GOOD PROFESSOR!!! He believes in understanding and not memorizing so there are cheat sheets. He is strict with cheating but its because he knows if you cheat in a base class like chem 101 you're going to have a hard time to pass the future classes. I HIGHLY recommend! He's funny and very helpful outside of lecture.
Dr. Naleway is a tough grader and does not give much partial credit. All exam questions are free response. The only questions that provide you with practice are his practice exams and discussion problems which isnt enough. He puts material on the exam thats not covered in lecture or the book. DO NOT him!!! Avoid at all costs!!!
HES SO HARD. I was so good at Chem and he just ruined chem for me. 60 kids dropped from my class and its just awful!!! don't take him
Naleway is a smart professor but at the same time he doesn't know how to explain clearly. He goes of tangent while lecturing, which get annoying because your mind can't process the details. He always gives pre lecture homework, which are hard because it will be on a subject that we never covered in class. If you want to work for the "A" take him.
I really do like Professor Naleway. He tells you exactly what's going to be on the exam (obvi changes numbers). As long as you practice the sample problems and make up your own study guide you'll be fine. It's college, you need to work for your grade. I think certain people don't like him because he doesn't hold your hand and they end up failing
one thing you learn from his class is how to study. majority of the freshmen that drop his class or fail don't work for their grade. You have to study and he provides so many resources (programs, office hours, extra credit) for you to do well. You just have to utilize the opportunities to do well
Do not take Naleway at all. He is not a good professor because he doesn't teach at all. Plus his exams are very hard. Many people have dropped the class and he just plain sucks at teaching. Just wait another semester to take this course with another teacher.
Worst Proffessor ever!! His exams are like his discussions but he never taught us how to do the discussion problems, so we always failed discussions; resulting me and my group to do bad on the tests. His hw is nothing like the discussion or test problems, so you have to to teach everything yourself and u end up learning nothing! Take someone else!
Dr. Naleway should not be allowed to teach any at institution of higher learning. This man is greatly intelligent and proficient in chemistry, however he has no clue how to teach anyone. This man couldn't teach a rock how to stay.
very unclear and hard to follow. talks around the material instead of clearly explaining it. does not give partial credit on exam problems and is very full of himself. if you can take this course with another professor, i would highly recommend it.
Chem 101 is a weed out classes and it's hard, but despite that Professor Naleway trys really hard to show his students how chemistry is related in the real world. In discussion he gives out questions that he literally puts straight on the exam (exception of numbers ofc) he's also very funny during his lectures, most importantly u learn how to study
Dr. Naleway does a great job in his lectures. He tries to relate it to real life and gives examples in class. Sometimes he goes on tangents which are pointless but still pay attention because they can show up as questions on tests. Tests are very hard and you need to study a lot but has practice exams to study off of.
One of the worst classes I have ever taken. Ridiculously hard and a weedout class. Most people failed and most people got C's. Since this course I have excelled in every course I have taken here, this course was the only one I got a C in. To think that Dr. Naleway told me I would never be a doctor...
Do NOTI repeat: do NOT ever take Conrad Naleway. I am extremely disappointed in Loyola for tenuring a man so incapable of teaching. He is incredibly rude to students and would not reply to my emails asking very simple questions (such as "Where is class today?" because he kept switching classrooms). He cannot speak clearly or explain anything.
Dr. Naleway is a kind person who genuinely wants students to succeed, but he also demands a lot of work. His tests are heavily based on lecture, so definitely go to class and listen to what he says, not just what's on the board. He doesn't assign readings or practice problems out of the book, but those will help you prepare for the exams.
Whatever you do, do not take him. He has no empathy, no care for his students wellbeing, takes pride in the fact that the average for his class is a 70 and that he gives about as many fails as he does Bs. I went to him for help and he told me that I should just stop trying. Just overtly and unnecessarily hard.
Conrad Naleway gets a bad rap from former students who didn't apply themselves to the material, and thus failed or did poorly in the class. Yes, his lectures can be hard to follow sometimes. Yes, his tests are very hard and conceptual. But, he is a very kind and caring person who wants every student to succeed, and gives them every opportunity to.
A lot of people hate Dr N because they came to college unprepared to study for a college level course. I don't think he's the best professor but he gives you what you need to succeed. Tests are entirely lecture based. I figured out how to succeed in his class so I took him twice. Go to class, go to office hours and STUDY. Good luck.
Naleway is not that bad, he's clear about what's going to be on the test but the tests can be really hard. He focuses a lot on understanding and not just memorizing information which can make his class more difficult. Tests are all based on lecture and discussion sets are somewhat easy. It's possible to do well, I've seen a lot of people get A's
The tests are long and difficult. Doesn't curve. However, there are 120 possible points on the tests but your grade still is calculated over 100 so you only need to get 75% of the material on the test right to get an A-. He is a sweet man. Was very kind and encouraging, as long as you put in the work.
He is very tough but it is possible to get an A. I found he was nice and fair. People who don't think so probably didn't try hard enough.
umm well i dropped out of pre-med after his class, soooo...
His exams are out of 120pts. Only need 100 for an A but literally impossible to get because he doesn't give any partial credit on work done. Some questions are so irrelevant and conceptual. Grade is mastering, discussion and exams. A teach yourself type of class.
He didn't care about the academic accommodation I had received for extended deadlines and encouraged me against using the testing center which you need to use if you want your time and a half. If you don't show up to lecture, you won't do well, but only 2 minutes of the lecture are important, and you won't know which part until the test! Exciting!
The worst teacher Ive ever had. Very condescending and loves to talk about stuff that wont help you in get ready for the test. He is not approachable what so ever, as he likes to establish fear with his students.
This professor is by far Loyola's worst. Teaches the most random material in all of his lectures and is very all over the place. If you don't have a good understanding of chemistry coming into this class, do yourself a favor and dont take this professor. Otherwise you will spend hours teaching yourself outside of class.
Naleway is a really good guy and professor in my opinion. I admit, he goes off on tangents sometimes but those tangents are usually on the exam or just something he's relating the topic too. He's accessible outside of the classroom and is super sweet and tries to help you understand what his lecture was about if you didn't understand him then.
horrible professor, one time the whole entire class failed the exam, he had to add another exam which everyone still did bad on. The exams can range between 110-120 points and you will be very lucky if u get 60. Goes of tangent all the time, and he even told the class once that none of us is gonna go anywhere in life, just horrible in every way.
It is possible to get an A. I have an A- and just need an A on the exam without extra credit for an A. It isnt a hard class and his lectures are not irrelevant. You need to do the disccusion problem sets to do well. Most of these people are not intended for pre med, so disregard the "impossible" ratings. I would take him again.
Naleway's tests are no joke. They're almost all math problems and they're really hard to finish in time. I ended up getting a 60% on two of his exams simply because I ran out of time to finish all the problems. However, he is a sweet guy that wants the best for his students. He allowed reassessments when the class did poorly.
If you don't put in at least one to two hours for chem each day it's hard to complain about this guy because you should already be doing that in order to well in college. He emphasizes the conceptual meaning behind a lot of what he teaches, which is needed to really understand the content and not just memorize to get a good grade.
he is a really bad teacher. like really bad. but if you have previous chem experience, this class will be okay. i didn't, so it was awful. this class requires A LOT of work. to even just pass. so try not to get him. poor man can't teach. literally anything. one of those professors that knows so much, but has no clue how to present it
Hes a nice guy but not a good professor. His lectures are all over the place and he goes on a ton of tangents. Often says something will be on the test and then doesnt put it. Its possible to get an A in the class but you really have to work for it. His homework is easy but the tests are tough because he gives hardly any partial credit.
Let me start off by saying I took this class because LUC wouldn't take my 3 on the AP, so I already knew a good chunk of Chem. This was the worst class I've ever taken, and I don't mean that lightly. Does not teach chem, only quantum physics, not organized, explains things very poorly, NEVER KNOW WHAT'S GOING TO BE TESTED. Be warned.
I took Naleway for both CHEM 101 and 102 so I know this professor and he is amazing. Yes, his lectures could be confusing but he makes things simpler and explains everything if you ask questions. He has all the resources you need to excel in his class on his website and has practice exams that are exactly like the actual exams he gives.
People often forget that he is teaching so we understand chemistry, and not teaching just for the sake of us doing well on tests. His "tangents" are tightly related to what we're learning in order for us to understand the material better. Additionally, he teaches essential skills for succeeding in any class. Honestly, he is the best at Loyola.
He is honestly the worst. I had no choice but to take him because my all the other classes were closed. I should've stuck with my gut feeling and never had taken him. Wasted my money and the entire semester. He makes me feel worthless. Not a lot of time for exams. DO NOT TAKE HIM. BE WARNED TO WORK HARD AND NOT GET THE GRADE YOU DESERVE.
Such. A. Hard. Class. But for good reason. I would rather barely pass gen chem and learn a lot than get an A+ thinking im so good at chem when i was just babied by my teacher and then get caught by surprise in the future. Hes tough but means well. He cares about his students by not babying them. Youll learn a lot in this class. Honestly take him.
So glad I took Dr. Naleway for Chem 102! His lectures make it clear on what's going to be on the test, and his discussion problem sets are great practice for the test. Chemistry is not my strong suit but his teaching style helped me tremendously with doing well. He is such a nice man and overall a helpful professor. Would take again if I could!!
I can tell he's very knowledgable and knows his stuff, but however his teaching was mediocre. The lectures can be confusing but he will go over information if you need help. Sometimes would say a certain topic or question is not on the exam but it is. As long as you work hard and do lots of practice problems you'll be alright
His lectures seem normal until you get homework and it is nothing like what he talked about. Does not want to give out the answers but I need the answer so I can check my work. Backwards logic.
Unless you've taken AP Chemistry, you're gonna have a rough time in the class. He has many holes in his lecture considering it consists of him pulling up his excel files on his website and doing derivations on the board. Answers to questions are not intuitive to freshmen and sophomores--often go beyond the scope of class. All made worse on Zoom!!!!
I liked Dr. Naleway! I learned a lot in his Chem 102 class, but it was NOT easy to get an A. If you're not willing to put in the work, I don't recommend taking him. His exams are mainly short answer (lots of partial credit). You could bring a note sheet to exams, and although he makes the exams be 120 points, he curves them to be out of 100 points.
Naleway is an intelligent individual who will go on tangents multiple times during every class. His lecture style is odd at times, but he is very open to questions during or after his lectures and actively pushes for his class to ask them. Go into this class with a mindset of learning for learning's sake and you'll find yourself succeeding as well.
I went into this class thinking it was going to be the worst class ever because of the reviews but it was the opposite. His exams are not that hard tbh and are based off the problem sets he gives (just changes up the #s) and study off his website. He does kinda ramble a lot and goes into way too much depth about things but its not the worst thing.
Honestly, many of the other ratings are misleading. You need to get about 75% right to get a 90 (and that's without a curve). The questions were all familiar and from discussion and his website. I don't see why anyone could have gotten anything less than an A+ in his class. There's extra credit everywhere. The professor is also very smart.
This professor was hands down the worst professor I have ever had. He was EXTREMELY rude to students about accommodations, including myself, and never gave great feedback. He knows a lot about chemistry but is a horrible teacher. The only way I learned in this class was by working with my group members in discussion. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR
Your grade is based on the 3 exams and the final. You can drop one and are allowed a cheat sheet for each. Group quizzes in discussion. Class req a lot of work b/c you must really know the problems. Exams are like the discussion sheets so there are NO surprises. Naleway is not helpful and his lectures are all over the place. GO TO THE SI SESSIONS!
I have heard a lot about Dr. Naleway but I think he is the professor who really cares about his students, he really wants you to understand the material and not just learn and forget after the exam. He sees if students are struggling and gives a retake option if needed. Try hard, stay focused, and you should be fine and go to SI and office hours!
He goes on tangents on why chemistry is important but fails to actually teach it. Doesnt respond to emails and unwilling to work with students and spent most of the semester telling his students how his previous section cheated. Most of the class did poorly on all of his exams and at times it seemed like he was gloating about that. Avoid.
He knows a lot but does not teach well. He gives you an option to retake all of the exams which is pretty nice of him. Most of his exams were math problems and he wants things to be written and explained in a particular way. Gives a lot of helpful advice on how what hes teaching is important and what may end up on the MCAT. Don't miss class.
Dr. Naleway knows a lot about chemistry, but his teaching style is not for everyone. If you are someone who prefers to teach yourself, go for it, but do not take him otherwise. I received an A without much studying, but keep in mind that I had previously passed AP Chem with an A.
Dr. Naleway was the worst professor I've ever had. He does not explain concepts properly, his exams are extremely difficult and are not what he teaches in class. And he does not give any partial credit on the mastering chemistry portion of the exams. Even if you very slightly off you get the whole question wrong in some cases that would be 10 point
Please do not take class with him. He never grades anything, you have to ask many, many times for answer keys to study from and you will still never get them, his tests are nothing like homework. He also seems to take pride in the fact that many students drop the class and drop the pre med track, so not someone who will care for your success.
Avoid this professor if you can. He takes forever to update grades and his exams are nothing like the homework. He makes his exams extremely difficult, half of it is on Mastering Chemistry and the other half is written, but keep in mind that he isn't generous on that section either with partial credit, despite having the correct work.
He gives no partial points, exams are nothing like homework or discussion work. He won't share any recordings of the lecture unless you prove you absolutely cannot be there. His solution to entire classes failing the exam is not to give a curve but to give an additional exam that the class also failed. He does have E.C for the homework though.
Do NOT take Naleway. He does not give partial credit for any exams. He is very tough when it comes to grading. He does give extra credit on homework assignments. During lecture, he does tend to rant about things that have nothing to do with what you are learning. Sometimes, he can be hard to reach through email or doesn't respond.
This was quite literally the worst CHEM course I have ever taken. This professor preached about how difficult it is to pass his class, a feat that one should not be proud of. Does not care about his students at all, does not care to check in, does not care to teach what is on the exams and instead moves forward. Worst homework and test system.
Being totally objective, Naleway does give a fair amount of curves and grade boost opportunities if everyone's doing poorly. The mastering chemistry exams definitely suck, but if you really review the practice exams/discussion sheets beforehand, you may have a chance to actually do well in the class. Avoid if you're not strong in chem.
Naleway is definitely tough, but he's a nice guy at heart who knows a lot and is very passionate about his subject. He lets you drop an exam, which is nice, and will usually work with the class and provide opportunities for extra points. He doesn't lie and say his class is easy, but if you're willing to put in some work it's doable.
Naleway is a caring prof who gives you discussion sheets with the questions on the test. He gives you retakes if majority of the class does bad on tests and is available for outside help. Doesn't record lectures, but sends out notes. Not a difficult prof if you take the time to study and reach out for help. I'd recommend him!!
Don't take him. Chem 102 is already a really hard class since it's a weed out class. His lectures and notes are confusing and messy. His tests are really hard. He would be great for a higher level chem class with other students that like chemistry as much as him, but not for a core class. He's also really bad about responding to emails.
He is very passionate and nice, but he should not be a professor. I could see him as a very successful scientist, but not a professor. He is basically too smart to teach. He starts explaining solubility and then 2 minutes later he would be talking about string theory and weird things. He does give some opportunities, but he is a very tough grader.
Hes honestly pretty hard but if you work for it you can get an A. You'll learn a lot from him too. It just takes a while to get used to his teaching style and his exams. But if you do all the hw, the discussion worksheets, and go to review session, you'll be fine. Seeing that there arent many better alternatives, I'd say hes an ok choice for CHEM2
He's an amazing professor and tries to give his students as many points as possible. Four exams were taken and he dropped the worst two. For exams, he gives extra problems. You can get up to 120 points, but say if you only get 90, you'll have a 90/100. He also gives extra credit on every homework assignment. Discussion has problems from tests
During the beginning of the semester Doctor Naleway seemed very frustrating. His test are worth a large chunk of your grade (About 25% each,) but are extremely difficult, almost like you were meant not to get many questions correct. Gave many chances to make up your grade, but not my style of teaching. TA was also extremely in-accessible.
He doesn't use the school's Sakai program. His entire class is through email, even exams. Everything must be submitted by sending it to his yahoo email making it very hard to keep track of things and make sure you submitted things correctly. That and if he messes up or gets confused at all you will take the 0.
I don't know why Dr. Naleway has so many bad reviews. He's a great guy and a great teacher. His subject (quant) is really hard, but he explains concepts well and offers so much extra credit. The homework assignments are free points towards your grade. As long as you attend class and put in sincere effort, you will pass.
Dr. Naleway is an amazing professor! I absolutely loved his class. he's super passionate about what he teaches about and basically tells you the types of problems on the exams. However, his tests are a lot of math. Also, make sure you attended his lectures.
Professor Naleway knows what his is talking about, however he likes to talk about a lot of of topic tangents during lecture making it difficult to follow his lectures. He doesnt use the traditional PowerPoint style of lecture instead he talks at the class and scribbles on a white board which is hard to read. His course structure is unorganized.
If you're serious about becoming a chemist this guy will actually teach you real chemistry and not just stuff from the book. I've been using his programs in my other classes and everything makes sense. So you can moan all you want that he doesn't explain everything. He will not baby you but make you work hard and ask the right questions.
By far the worst teacher i have ever had in my life. does not care about the students, offers no extra help, gives no partial credit on exams, does not use sakai, struggles to put together a sentence in lecture, the class is near impossible with him as the teacher. save some time and stress and switch majors before taking him. a piece of garbage.
I love this man with my whole heart but I think I am one of the only people that feel that way. It takes a lot of effort to get a good grade in this class. He is an extremely smart man just has a difficult time relaying information to people who dont understand chemistry (which I was one of those people). But I still love him.
The bad reviews for Professor Naleway are just bitter Pre-Med students who would much rather be baby fed than actually put any effort in. He offers the most extra credit I have seen . You can get 160% easily on hw assignments and your highest scores on tests can be 120% or 130%. This isint difficult because the exams are LITERALLY the study guide.
Very smart guy, but not very personable. Constantly berating our class for "unpreparedness" when it was clear the whole class was doing poorly. Almost nightly homework that had to be submitted via email, but was never graded. If you're a chem whiz, sure, go for it.
WORST PROFESSOR I HAVE TAKEN AT LOYOLA. He is horrible, doesn't bother teaching the test content to students, and blatantly calls us careless and stupid . He is a smart individual who clearly has knowledge in this subject, but he expects us to magically learn it in class without ever getting any notes that mean anything. Don't take him if you can.
This class is difficult, but with that it's important to realize how insanely overqualified Naleway is to teach it. He spends a lot of time going over large topics that he expects you to already have the foundations down for. Cool, but this class should teach us those foundations, so many students are lost and struggling. Lots of extra credit tho!
Naleway is a very sweet professor, you just sometimes need to be patient with him and re-ask/rephrase your questions. He does teach with the assumption that you know the basics. You have to spend a lot of time outside of class learning the information. He gives lots of extra credit opportunities. But you need to study to do well in his class!
He sucks. Doesn't put in homework/ classwork so u never know ur grade. His reason: not to give students hope. Grades u harder if u do badly on retake sheets. Cuts ppl off and rants. So unorganized, doesnt use Sakai, and his website sucks. Extra resources like office hours/SI sessions werent helpful. Trouble experience, made me rethink my major :(
Naleway isn't the greatest professor but he does give a lot of extra credit opportunities. His exams are out of 120-150 points, so you can get over 100% on exams. He tends to ramble a lot and does not explain things clearly. Each time I went to him for clarification he would always be rude and dismissive. SI teaches the opposite of what he says.
Can easily say this was the worst class Ive had at loyola. I studied extra hard and even went to him for help but he was completely and utterly useless.
Naleway is a very smart professor but he is too smart to teach chem 101. He often rambles and goes on tangents. His explanations are unclear. You will have to teach yourself. However, if you study hard and have good studying habits then you will do fine. He offers a lot of extra credit, especially on tests. It is not impossible to get an A.
He goes on lengthy tangents. He clearly loves chemistry but should still be in industry, and not teaching. Take advantage of the S.I. He will openly rat on his students, and has a very low patience. Avoid if you can.
Dr. Naleway clearly cares a lot about chemistry and really wants his students to do well. That said, he is not a great lecturer and often assumes cheating even if he has no proof. The S.I. Holly is definitely the only reason I even passed this class! (PS He also seems to only pay attention when male students answer his questions)
Dr.Naleway is awesome. He really cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. He is very passionate and will go off on tangents sometimes but if you listen they can better help you understand the content or can pull some life lessons from what he has to say. Use his office hours come in with lots of questions !
Never take him. You will suffer, be confused, and have to teach yourself everything. He expects us to figure out stuff on our own or with the help of the SI. He is not helpful in the slightest in class or outside of class. You think you understand something, guess what, it's wrong. Grading is unclear and constantly changing. This class is awful :)!
Avoid, he is so disorganized and he barely teaches the material in a way that can be understood. Take anyone else.
Doesn’t reply to emails. Very confusing, and disorganized. Even he doesn’t know what’s going on. A lot of mistakes in answer keys. But his exams are from the discussion questions and he give extra credit points in the mastering chemistry hw and exam.
If you have a good understanding of chemistry and attend lecture, you can do well in this class. It's definitely not for everyone though. He offers 20-30 points of extra credit on each exam but caps your grade off at 100. That being said, he expects perfection so is a hard grader. He constantly says hes not a typical professor, which is true
Dr. Naleway tends to teach without explaining, but he does a good job answering your question if you just ask him. Attendance to lecture is not mandatory but definitely recommended, but attendance for discussion is super i portent because he goes over everything for the test and math problems in discussion. SI sessions are also super helpful.
You'll have to teach yourself. He's very disorganized, and there's no slides for any of the lectures. He rambles a lot. Also, tests are really long, and he's a harsh grader. Don't take him unless you truly have to.
Criminally bad. He thinks that being unlike other teachers makes him better. No. No structure and doesn't know what he has or hasn't taught us which makes tests really fun. Mind readers do really well in his class. Questions are never directly answered and tests are way too many problems for the time allowed. Take him for character development.
so bad. doesn't remember what he taught the previous class. he sucks don't do it.
Do not take Naleway! There is a reason he is the only professor left at the end of the semester. He doesn't follow any logic, he rambles on an on and then somehow you are supposed to learn chemistry. AVOID
Lectures are generally unclear. One topic would bounce to another and it is unclear what is important. No clear guidelines on how things are graded. Very tough grader and takes off 10 pts for silly mistakes. Not a very understanding person but very intelligent. He offers extra credit but not enough to help.
You must have at least one Nobel Peace Prize to consider yourself worthy. If so, bring a pillow to class so when you lose consciousness your head won't slam on the desk. Grading was truly horrific in its own rights. He is also just decrepitly old. He's like a gross shopping mall Santa. Passing means taking a blood pack with Satan or marrying him.
you guys are doing too much on these ratings hes not that bad just pay attention to the discussion questions and the mastering chem hw youll be fine lol
You know things are bad when the review below you is saying "youll do fine lol" and "hes not that bad" but still rates the professor as a 2/5 for quality and 4/5 for difficulty. It just goes to show that even the Naleway fan club can't be all that generous to him. A man shouldn't be busting his balls just to get a passing grade.
HES NOT TOO BAD. you have to be extremely proactive about your learning, more than youve ever been in your life. go to office hours! hes very overqualified and expects everyone to have a solid foundation in chemistry. hes a really cool guy once you get to know him. is it really the loyola experience if you dont get stuck with naleway?
Naleway is a great teacher and a great guy, and his mentality is that if he teaches his students everything, he can prepare them for biochemistry and the mcat. GEN CHEM ISNT MEANT FOR THAT. He thinks his class is the only one that exists and you WILL be spending 70% of your waking hours studying for his class. Getting an A is impractical. AVOID.
If you love crying tears of joy when you get a C, Naleway is the prof for you. Fr tho, good professor to prepare pre-meds for the path ahead of them, bc nothing makes me cry anymore after this man's class. You read the other reviews, you know what's up. Take at your discretion.
Dr. Naleway is one of the best professor you can have starting out in college. Take the time to go to his office hours, and actually pay attention even in discussion sections and during lectures. He makes it very clear what to study and what is covered on the exam. He's super knowledgable, and also gives research opportunities. loved his class!
He tells you exactly how to study for his exams, alot of students complain abt his exams, but the thing is nothing is going to be handed to you on a plate if you study and pay attention in lectures you will do well. mommy and daddy aren't going to come help you, so do your work and use practice exams in his website and discussion problems to study.
For students that love medical sciences and love to learn a lot of interesting, advanced and very relevant science related to pre-med and the medical side of chemistry he is the perfect professor for you. Ask many questions, he is almost always available if you need help and remember to practice the discussion sheets as well as the practice exams.
He explains the material well!
This was probably the worst class I've ever taken. Naleway's lectures are long and quiet, and often cannot be heard over the fan in the room, which he was aware of and changed nothing. Only take this class if you believe you really know what you're doing and want a chance to prove that. At least this class taught me that I shouldn't be in premed.
Naleway is incredibly smart, but should only be teaching higher level chem. The class is way too difficult for a 101 course. He doesn't explain things, the website he uses instead of a textbook is outdated and terrible, and he doesn't care if everyone is failing. You'll probably be fine if you love chemistry, but if not, you're going to hate it.
He clearly cares about chemistry but he doesn't teach it well. His lectures are often boring and include many tangents to unrelated things. He doesn't answer your questions but rather gives you a unrelated answers. Most problematic is that his tests are extremely difficult and he puts too many questions on the test for how much time you are given.
Dr. Naleway is a very sweet man but almost too smart to be teaching a 101 course. He goes on tangents that just end up confusing you even more. The tests are extremely difficult and almost everyone fails them. He does give extra credit but even the extra credit is difficult and you won't get a lot of the points.
Conrad is not a good chem professor. He often strays very far from the topic at hand and is not good at explaining content. He also gives all short answer exams when every other chem 101 professor gives multiple choice. His class is very hard and you have to work very hard to stay on top of things. But you can tell he does care about his students
Had to drop. The homework is on things barely covered in class and very hard. Tests are hard, last test I took had a class average was 64%, he said that was good and better than the other 101 class. Flies through material in class, won't explain things he expects you to know. Very nice, bad teacher. Supplemental instructor is easier to learn from.
Your grade depends entirely on effort. If you don't like chem and only need it as a prerequisite consider taking someone else. If you you take good notes and GO TO OFFICE HOURS/SI you will be more than fine. The people writing these comments obviously didn't go to office hours because he has no issue in re-explaining a concept from the ground up.
HE SHOULDN'T TEACH AN INTRO COURSE. Naleway doesn't know how to teach students the basics, he teaches advanced topics without explaining the basics at all. Unless you are willing to sacrifice most of your time to self-teaching yourself, take another professor. Anyone else. Even if it's an 8am class. He's a great chemist but a really awful teacher.
HORRIBLE! The final was a complete different format than other exams and exam averages were extremely low. Prides himself on low grading and claimed that a 70% avg. was too high! Called us lazy on several occasions and goes on tangents in class about working at Argonne lab. Does not clearly explain material so GO TO SI SESSIONS if you do take him.
This was my favorite class! In lectures, Dr. Naleway prepared us for the questions that would be on the tests and he regularly added extra office hours to be available to students. As long as you pay attention in lectures and ask Dr. Naleway or the SI for help if you don't understand a topic, you'll do well. Overall, he helped us to be successful.
He tells you what he expects very clearly in class. He really likes questions. Definitely have to study outside of class for the tests.
Dr. Naleway is a great professor if you get to know him. People think he doesn't care about his students, but in all reality he does and he even tells you what to expect on the exams. My favorite professor ever! All you need to do is study with time and put the work in.
Dr. Naleway does a poor job of explaining any core concepts and should not be teaching an intro course. If you don't have a really solid understanding of chemistry when you enter this class you will have to find a way to teach yourself everything. Most of his lectures feel like irrelevant and incomprehensible tangents.
Honestly such a good professor. He gives so much extra credit and if you actually listen and take notes during lecture you will know exactly what is on the test. His exams can be scary, but if you take an L on the first one, you will still be able to raise your grade. He really tries to prepare you as much as he can for the common final. W prof
This class was an actual joke. He never actually taught so you didn't know what you needed to know until you failed the exam. The only saving grace was the SI but she could only do so much. He has lied multiple times about the content of exams and didn't prep us for the common final at all. He was an awful prof you're better off with someone else.
Avoid taking if you can. Provides textbook, but homework is done on Pearson so you have to buy it. So confusing in lectures you can ask a question and he will go on about something else and leave you even more confused. sassy and forgetful. Literally cannot understand his writing and pictures he sends for us to study off of.
Ugh. Avoid avoid avoid.
Avoid taking. Attendance not mandatory but missing a lecture=very lost.Did not miss a class+still found everything difficult to follow. Asking questions will only make you more confused, in lecture he goes on unrelated tangents.Multiple instances of him asking the SI if what he taught was correct. Go to SI sessions+study/review lots.
oh my sweet naleway... i don't blame him i blame helquest for this new curriculum. you can pass you just need to dedicate your whole life to it if you're not a genius.
don't get me started on this man
It took everything I had to get a B- in his class. He's a nice guy, and will be happy to help if you build up a relationship with him throughout the semester, but he's very overqualified, goes on tangents in class, and his lecture pages are impossible to follow if you don't take notes on everything he writes on the board. Try hard and you'll be ok.
The new curriculum was difficult and he has a higher understanding of chemistry so this class was ever so challenging. He may not be for you if you don't plan on committing to studying and reviewing. Overall, he goes on tangents about his research which is sweet. I would have him teach a higher level course because his of his understanding in chem.
I was never good at chem and I was scared reading these reviews, but I kind of enjoyed this class. Study the discussion problems (most of the test questions are based on discussion), do the homework, and try to show up to every lecture if you can. He held a review session before our final and it was extremely helpful.
He is honestly not a bad professor...It's the course itself that is made unfair. He will help you and answer all your questions as long as you ask. Very helpful in office hours/ zoom review sessions. The tests are really hard and sometimes require you to study beyond the material. Get ready for lots a homework and studying outside of class.
no words besides awful. forever traumitized
Test were impossible and never covered. Homework was never what we learned. Never thought the FO material. He knows very little about organic chemistry. His teachings were unclear and unorganized. I recommend literally anyone but him. Hes a nice old man, but not a good gen chem teacher - he needs to be in a more advanced setting.
Doesn't teach the curriculum, inadequately prepares you for exams. Lots of homework he'll assign in the online program without informing you, taking notes from the homework is likely the only way you'll learn the material as his lectures are glorified tangents. He's very smart, but not well suited for an introductory class.
I honestly find Dr. Naleway very endearing. I respect his experience as a physical chemist. I enjoy the anecdotes, the only issue is when you're trying to decipher what you're actually being tested on sometimes. I believe he makes it clear what he wants you to know at the end of the day. He's made earlier concepts more decipherable.
Naleway is a tough professor, but stay engaged and use resources like unstuckstudy ai alongside the textbook. The material is challenging, but manageable with dedication. Lectures can be disorganized, but office hours are helpful. Passing is possible with consistent effort.
I love Dr. Naleway. He is excellent with one-on-one help. He is happy to explain the hard stuff and make time to do so. His lab is actually fun. Completely reasonable professor. I think the people that zap out about the curriculum maybe aren't cut out for analytical chemistry.
Literally grandpa. If you show up for discussions and study them you're fine. EC on the tests and reassessments after for the problems everyone did bad on. Such a sweet man. I had to take his class but I'm glad I did. Some hw but all online and gives a lot of EC on those too.
Everyone in these reviews is so drama. He is such a sweet man. His review sessions are helpful, there are ten points extra credit on every test. Show up to discussions. Take him!
Really nice professor. I had him for chem lab so the lecture may be different but overall, very generous with assignments and deadlines. During lab if you don't understand something he is more than happy and enthusiastic to help. Nice guy.
He's a grandpa. It's very clear he does not care so he does not put any effort into his class and in turn you do not need to put in any effort. Just show up to every class as he has a sign in sheet and then do the very simple assignments he sometimes hands out. Gives you all the exam answers in class.
So easy. He is very unorganized and the lectures are usually just youtube videos he finds interesting. Any type of class work is just looking up definitions on google. Lowkey a terrible teacher but it was his first time teaching this class so I give him some slack.
I had him for CHEM 161 Lab. He talks a lot, but he has grandpa vibes and he is very nice, albeit a little forgetful. Nonetheless, his lab was easy and the TAs were super helpful as well. Super hard to fail and do bad in this class.
A very good teacher. I had him for 260 Chem. He loves to actually TEACH and it's soooo relieving. Take him if you want to learn and get an A
very nice. very smart and actually TEACHES
He is a very good teacher. Take him over Zimmerman and Osner
Dr. Naleway was super easy when teaching Environmental Science 101. He gives out multiple choice practice tests with every question that comes up on the test mixed in. As long as you know the information on those sheets you can pass easily.
The grading is really up to your TA, but besides that the class is very easygoing. Typically he gives a small lecture before beginning the lab and then you get more than enough time to finish the actual experiment. Sometimes I got out of lab almost two hours early. I would highly recommend taking him for CHEM 160!
The entire lecture and discussion is just him yapping and getting mad when people don't understand or stop paying attention. Basically just graded on exams, one dropped, but he grades on pure vibes. You can do the exact same thing on an exam question as classmates and get completely different scores, it's actually ridiculous. Avoid at all costs.
Very lecture heavy. Frequently goes off on tangents that have little correlation to what we're covering. If you ask questions there's a high chance he either interrupts you or looks at you like you're dumb. Exam questions are incredibly specific and once said people "barely tried" when they failed. Even the SI didn't understand him at points.
Worst professor I have ever taken. For exams if you do not have exactly what he wants, he WILL take credit off of it. Does not reply or respond emails for anything. Their is no real structure to any of the lectures. Only 3 exams that determine your whole grade. Homework's are long and tedious for not accounting to a majority of your overall grade.
Class was easy but really depends on who your TA is. He does not explain the lab or answer your questions well.
it's lab so it's easy, what really matters are the TAs. chill guy
Your grade really relies on your TA. Every lab he simply explains the lab, and some procedures. If you want to succeed in this class attend every single lab, read the lab manual, do the quizzes and have a good communication with your TA.
Naleway relies on his TAs to grade the assignments and reports but is consistent with answering emails and questions. It is crucial to learn the material and prepare your notebook ahead of time to complete the lab. You are expected spend time outside of class to complete a quiz, lab prework, and one formal report (please refer to the rubric).
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