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“he's one of the best teachers i've ever had”
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Freddie is AMAZING!!...So funny and intelligent...Makes chemistry seem not so pointless and confusing...So willing to work with ALL students....he likes to have fun while teaching, but also knows how to gain and be respected...Take him for sure!!!!...You won't be sorry!!
This guy is super! great teaching style & technique. Very informative and helpfull. Relates to his students and is all ears. Got to take this class, if not you will cause yourself to fail.
Very good basic chem teacher very helpful and nice he explains chemistry very well
Great teacher!
Freddie has a love for his field and it comes through in his teaching methods. He explains things well and makes sure that students understand. I would like to have this instructor for all of my sciences. With him I am sure I would graduate with a good understanding of many key areas. He is a wonderful instructor and MATC is lucky to have him.
Freddie is the best. Explains well. Have to attend, all test ?'s are from lecture. Never even bought the book, didnt need it. If you need chem, take Freddie's class!!
The professor had many talents for us to learn, and lot of knowledge. He was witty which made the class fun and interesting. His explanations were out of this world on the subject at hand. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He loves his job and you can tell. He is very clear and I felt like he cared about us. Also teaches Biochemistry.
He is great explaining things, he provides great documents to help us learn the material without just telling us the answers, for every question we had he did not just tell us the answers but explained why it should be that answer.
He is a teacher I'd recommend 1000xs over! He is very down-to-earth, having the class call him Freddie & not Mr. A-P, Professor or Dr (he has a PhD)! He is there to help us get an A not to just teach the class and get his pay check. He cares for each of us and it shows. You HAVE to be there to get a good grade. Lots of handouts. Great teacher A+++
the best chemistry teacher in the world i love freddie so intellegent..made the class so fun
He has a lot of knowledge and great ability to share this with his students. He has great respect and concern for students. He is genuinely interested in student learning, and works diligently to be sure that this happens. He encourages students to ask questions, and is very thorough in his responses. Great guy (and nice looking, at least to me).
Incredible teacher. Very helpful and goes way beyond that. By the end of the semester he will feel like a cherished part of your family.
The best Chemisrty teacher in the world
Very helpful, easy and funny guy.
Professor make learning chemistry easy and fun
He is probably the best instructor that MATC got. He has a great teaching technique and knows how to keep everyone engaged. You don't even need the book as he will give you everything(lots of notes and tons of handouts). At the end, you will have built your own book. The secret to be successful is make sure you attend everyday. Great, smart person.
Just recently took Biochem with him. WOW! What a pleasant surprise. This is the second time I take the class. First time was with an awful instructor. Now, Dr. Perez is different. He's young, down to earth, well prepared and very organized. I truly feel like I learned. He knows how to take a hard subject and break it down, so we can all understand.
I am just going to agree to what others have said. He is an awesome instructor. You can tell, he truly cares about all of us. And he teaches extremely well, and likes to practice a lot with us in class. He makes the class fun with jokes, and he makes funny faces too. His chemical demos are very cool.
I didn't like chemistry in high school, but Freddie really made things easy for us. He was incredibly clear with instructions on what needed to be studied and when assignments were due. I highly recommend taking his classes.
THIS IS THE SECOND COURSE I TOOK WITH MR AROCHO-PEREZ , IST BEING CHEMISTRY WHICH I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN AT ALL ESPECIALY AFTER RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER 18 YEARS. CHEM WAS AWESOME, GOOD INSTRUCTION, GREAT DEMOS, COOL LABS. LEARNED ALOT! BIO CHEM EVEN BETTER,THESE COURSES DO GO HAND IN HAND FOR ANY MEDICAL PROGRAM!IF I RECOMMEND THIS INSTRUCTOR!
"Freddie" as he don't mind being called is real cool. If your confused about something in he's lecture he is more then happy to go over it with you.You just make sure your there to get notes because he even let's you bring some of your notes on the exam :) I learned a lot :D Highly recommended!!!
Definitely the best professor MATC got. I will never forget his class. The demos were great, especially the "big ball of fire" (he even scared public safety!). Very knowledgeable and organized. Make sure you get good notes. That will help you for the exams. The final exam was very hard.
When I saw him the first time, I was very apprehensive. He didn't look like a professor or anything. I'm so happy to see I was way wrong. I learned a lot. For the first time in my life, I met a science instructor who clearly knew how to break it down so we can understand. He's a great guy and truly knows how to connect with all of us. I love him!
What a great professor! God bless him! He's so nice and humble. He's a doctor, but we call him just Freddie. He may look young, but don't let that to confuse you. He knows what's he's doing and he's very organized. I love him. Write everything he says down and keep all his handouts. He gives a lot of notes. With that, you'll be just fine.
If I could take Freddie for all my classes, he would be the one. I love him for keeping his classes fun. Thanks Freddie for having me as your student.
AWESOME. Freddie is a FANTASTIC teacher. Seriously, MATC is lucky to have him. Hands down, the most organized, fun spirited, dedicated and helpful teacher I have had yet. He makes chemistry fun (who would've thought?!) all while keeping up with the professionalism of a professor. Nothing but great things to say about Freddie!
He is a great guy. I took his class because my friends recommended him. He is very organized and well prepared. The exams were take home, but very hard. But, he wanted us to think, study, and be well prepared. I like him for being always knowledgeable and organized in class. He is also very cute!
Gives great notes! Lectures where an hour long with no breaks... All time was spent taking notes... Positive attitude, always had a smile on his face... Easy to understand and always willing to answer questions... I enjoyed the class a lot... Never used book... He handed out a lot of hand outs through out the semester...
he's a great teacher, breaks down the material and easy to follow. he's very clear when teaching the concepts. he gave us notes, handouts, and posted material on blackboard for us to use. excellent and funny teacher!
he's the best teacher i've ever had at matc. take him, you won't regret it. wish i had him for basic chemistry. he's very easy to follow, logical. the tests were long and a bit hard but i learned a lot. the best part is that you can always ask questions and he never makes you feels stupid, just the opposite, he likes the fact that you ask.
I really like him. He is very organized and is always there for you. You have to attend, though. The exams are based on what it is covered in class. Don't miss class, otherwise you will be sorry. I signed up for his Biochemistry class. I think he also teaches Microbiology. I wish he would teach Anatomy and Physiology. Take him, you won't regret it.
Best teacher I've ever had !
Freddie is the best he is a excellent teacher and very professional he care about his student and he wants everyone to pass you can tell he is not teaching for a check he is there to make sure everyone succeed I am so happy I took him I would highly recommend him to anyone that has to take chemistry
Great instructor! Loved the class a lot, although the subject is extremely hard. He made it easy to understand and follow. He made us laugh while learning. He is very down to earth and easy to talk to and ask questions. Loved his jokes when presenting concepts. I would take other classes with him.
Mr. Perez is a great teacher he breaks down his lessons so, you can understand them. He will also will take time out of his way to make sure you understand the task at hand. If you need a great science teacher I would highly recommend you take his class.
Excellent instructor! I'm not a Science major myself and was able to understand the material. Pharmacology is not an easy subject at all. But, he was able to break it down in very easy terms. I learned a lot, loved his analogies and examples. Tests are hard, though. Labs are fun, especially the brain dissection! Great experience overall.
you can tell, he is very passionate about chemistry. he makes it easy to understand and follow, you even walk away knowing more about why chemistry matters in the real world. he is so nice and down to earth. make sure you take him, and never be absent. his exams are based on lecture. i can't wait to take him again for biochemistry and microbiology.
As long as you go to class and take notes, you'll pass easily. His exams are take home and given with weeks to do. Lab grades are basically just participation. He's funny and worth taking for sure!
He is very patient, with great kindness. His teaching is excellent. He is very straightforward and organized. He made a very hard subject easy to follow with a lot of fun. He helped a lot in labs. I'll be taking him in other courses for sure.
Great professor taught what was on the test and gave many hand outs he is a great professor and very funny
Just took Biochemistry with him this summer. Loved the class! He is very nice and organized. Take good notes and show up every day. With that, you'll be fine.
he's one of the best teachers you will ever have. he's very attentive and a very nice person overall, always there for you. he's extremely organized, you can tell. you don't even need the book as he gives lots and lots of handouts to help you with the class material. i wish he would taught a&p.
Very good instructor and very organized. You are not required to buy the textbook. He instead gives out handouts with notes and powerpoints with good material. Labs are cool and he makes the information easy to understand and follow. Very good experience overall.
he's a great guy and teacher. make sure you go to class. all you need to pass is given in class. he's good at the lessons with lots of handouts and packets because you don't need to buy the book. take him for sure. he's a great individual and cute to me, though.
I love his class, my time there always went fast. He make his classes enjoyable and interesting, and Chemistry to be enjoyable and interesting has to be more with the teacher... He clearly loves his job and transmits that to the students. He made me change my view of Science classes in the very positive way, I love science ! :)
Awesome teacher! This was my second time taking chemistry and he made it very easy to understand. He cares about his students and makes sure everyone understands. Very funny too! ) If I could take this teacher for all my classes i would! Looking forward to take him for biochem next semester.
Freddie is an amazing teacher!!!! I learned so much from his class and would defiantly take another class with him. As long at you show up and take good notes you will do just fine. He makes class fun for everybody.
Mr. Freddie made the class very easy to follow. You start learning something new the very first day, and understand it very well. Taking a class on Saturday is not easy, but this wasn't the case. You can ask questions without fear. He truly cares.
great person, take home quiz, final quiz in class, lad finally in class, make sure to take the notes he writes very helpful.
Freddie was absolutely amazing! I had lots of anxiety about bio chemistry but Freddie made it a lot less stressful. He's funny and genuinely wants his students to learn. I would without a doubt take any of his classes! Test were hard but take home. He outlines what you need to know. Great teacher!
He's one of the best teachers I've ever had. Not only he's nice and kind, he motivated me to keep going and not to quit. You won't regret being in his class. He truly cares about his students.
He truly cares about his students. I signed up for his Saturday class, thinking it would be hard with my work schedule. But, he made the class easy to follow. And I'm not a English-speaker person. I was still able to understand him. He's great overall. I wish he taught other science courses.
If you took high school chemistry, you'll be fine. He reviews the basics of chemistry at the beginning of the semester and builds from there. Take-home tests are low pressure if you don't procrastinate. Textbook not required. My only negative feedback is that he waits too long for stragglers before starting class. 30 minutes one night. Ouch.
he's one of the best teachers i've ever had. he's always there for you, very nice and approachable. but, be ready, the take home exams are hard and take time. never be absent, and be on time. if you do that, he'll always help you pass the class.
Great instructor, gives direct test info, lectures long in summer courses, make sure to complete assignments on time late points will be deducted, through
He's an excellent instructor. I took Basic Chemistry with him during this last spring. I will be taking Biochemistry with him this coming fall. He's very organized and clear, making things easy to follow. The tests are a bit hard and challenging, but he always review with us. I will never forget his kindness and great smile on his face; great guy!
very good instructor, always organized and clear. class can feel long at times, but he shares a lot of good notes that help to understand and for exams. great experience, overall.
Best teacher Ive ever had. Always gives you printouts and teaches clearly. Very easy going and funny.
Love the class; everyday you learn something new. Taking this class on a Saturday may sound like a nightmare, but the day goes by very quickly. He makes sure you understand the material and we always practice at the end of each chapter. He's very organize, which I love; and also down-to-earth person.
Great teacher. Very approachable. Lots of handouts. Took him on a Saturday. Not one regret about commiting to a weekend day for a semester. I highly recommend. Ensures every student understands material!
good teacher took him for summer course not alot of homework, open note/book tests
Gives lots of hand outs, so organization is super important! He is sweetheart and will go out of his way to make sure you understand the material. Makes learning fun and labs are thoroughly explained prior to starting them, I wish he taught more classes!!
one of the best instructors I have ever had. he's very thorough and detailed when explaining things, especially for labs. he's very organized, you can tell by the way he prepares before beginning class. he truly cares about his students, you can tell right from day one. he's great to me.
He's a very good teacher. Take him for sure. He's very organized and down-to-earth. You can always call him "Freddie" and he's always there for you. Never be absent. He doesn't seem to like you anymore if you miss class. You learn something new every day.
He's a very good teacher, well prepared and organized. I wish he taught other courses, like A&P. Take him for sure as he cares. Lectures can feel heavy at times... too much information. But, he breaks it down to simple terms. He's good at that. Take him for sure.
I took with him both Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry. I had a very good experience. Although, both courses seem so different to me. Make sure you attend and be on time. After getting to know him from Basic Chem, it looks like he doesn't care much for you if you don't do that, no matter what the excuse is. Very organized and easy to talk to.
Dr. Perez is one of the best science teachers I have ever had. He's very clear on explaining the course context . He really wants to see all of his students succeed and do well. Freddie is a very funny teacher but professional. He also makes learning very fun easy to understand. I highly recommend taking him!
very good experience overall. science is intimidating to me, but things were made easy. my favorite part, he's very down to earth! understanding the material was easy to follow. I'm taking biochem with him!
Dr. Freddie is very caring. He makes sure everyone understands the material vs just memorizing things. I absolutely love going to his classes.
One of my favorite teachers ever in so many levels. He cares, he is organized, he knows his stuff, he is clear. If you fail it is because you are either lazy or don't care about school, or both.
Best Professor hands down! You dont need the textbook or lab manual. Hell provide everything. Hes quite personable and damn funny. Everything you need to know is in the handouts and notes. Easy A with steady effort!
Freddie is incredible! He says throughout the semester that he's not looking for you to become an expert in his course - he just wants you to really understand the basics and make connections to your future career. He doesn't require the textbook for the course, and hands out lots of supplemental material. He is hilarious and really cares!
He is very knowledgeable about chemistry. The paper handouts are awesome. It helps with the study. He is very approachable he wants you to be successful. I feel he's the best science teacher I've ever had. He communicates in a way that you can understand. You can't go wrong
He's a great professor, he does alot of note taking during lectures so do not miss lectures please! Also, do not miss labs, they're very easy and thats where all the points come from. SKip class and you won't pass.
very good experience overall. many people told me that biochemistry would be the worst science class to take. it was the total opposite! the class was very good and informative. he truly broke it down into very easy terms. never miss class or lab. i found the tests hard, but they were fair. he's very down to earth.
Freddie is a down to earth instructor. He is funny and you can tell he wants his students to pass. All tests are take home except the final on the last day. If you put effort in and show up to this class you will pass.
one of the best instructors I ever had. he truly cares and makes sure you learn the material. make sure you always go to class, he helps you when you attend always. he's so nice and kind. i love how he connects with everyone!
Freddie is the best Biochemistry teacher hands down. I like how he relates biochemistry to medical conditions and medications in a straightforward way. I really do not care for science courses but Freddie made this course enjoyable for me. Please do not purchase the text book. All you need is the Lab book and Freddie will provide all the hand outs.
Freddie is a great professor. He is so knowledgeable and caring. He is funny and tells great stories. Take home exam and quizzes.
always ask him questions if you don't understand he will point you in the right direction for your answer. Coming to class and participating is a large part of your grade. Freddie will stick to what you need and his information helps in other classes as well. Keep all the handouts he provides
Freddy is a wonderful teacher. He teaches so you understand and puts the material together so it is easy to understand. You need to put the work in for this class. Skip class you wont pass! Theres lots of useful material so yourself a favor and pay attention in class.
Best Professor that Ive ever had, a great style of teaching, good balance of humor and hard work, my only wish is that I had more professors like Freddy!
hands down one of the best teachers I ever had. He made learning chemistry all day on a Saturday fun!!!!!
I took basic chemistry with him before. Now, I'm taking biochemistry. This class is much better as it relates more to the health profession. Love the way he connects chemistry with drugs and diseases, making the class easy to understand and follow. I like how he relates to us.
He is a great teacher and I recommend any and everyone to take his class. he is down to earth and know his area of study. I love how he break all the lectures down in a way you can understand and put together how the real world going to give it to you with the chemistry of diseases and medications. If he see you trying he will help.
This was the second time I took the class. The difference was huge from my first time with a different instructor. He breaks it down in simple terms and makes good connections with medicine and diseases. To pass and do good, make sure you attend and participate. He watches everyone and notices everything. Most exams are take-home, but a bit hard.
One of the best at MATC
Freddie is absolutely amazing. This was my 4th time taking chemistry After failing 3 times. I almost gave up on my career because I just couldnt understand chemistry. Freddie is hands down the BEST teacher Ive ever had. He explained e wet thing so wonderfully I passed the class with a A!! Write all the notes down they are on your tests!
one of the best teachers i ever had. my favorite part, he's down to earth. he's so freaking easy to understand. make sure you go to class. i noticed that he looks for that when giving final grades. if you show up and pay attention, he'll know and help you!
Freddie is fantastic. I took Basic Chemistry already, and failed. I had to take the class over for my Nursing program. The second time around was like "wow!". Everything made so much sense with him. He's easy to follow and understand. The part I love is that he relates to all of us in class. Take him!
He makes it easy to learn, his teaching methods makes it clear.
Love Freddie. So relatable and easy to talk to. He loves questions so dont be afraid to ask. Make sure to come to all classes he pays attention and there are lots of notes. Took him for basic chemistry after failing with another instructor then again for Bio. Love this teacher and his teaching style.
Really miss being in the classroom. Online is not for me with this pandemic. However, Freddie made the course manageable with flexibility. He helped me a lot by phone outside of class. Books are not required as he provided everything on Blackboard. There is no final exam. Instead, he assigned a midterm and a final project, short written assignments
Freddie makes biochemistry so understandable! I took him after failing with another instructor and had a totally different experience. I actually finished the class, thoroughly understanding the material!!! The way he teaches is so helpful! He truly is a gem and one of the best instructors out there! Love, love, love Freddie!
Great teacher! He's very straightforward and fair. And he will help you pass the class. Make sure you go to class, though. As soon as you start being absent, he doesn't seem to care much about you, regardless of the reason.
If you want an easy A, take his class. Labs were easy w/out lab reports. No textbook, so on multiple quizzes there were questions on material never covered/google didn't have an answer. Your grade is mostly on the quizzes(two projects, no final)Be prepared to not learn anything, but he is very nice/an easy grader.Did every quiz on last day of class
Took the course for the 3rd time; this time on weekends. He truly cares. The course is hybrid, with material to do on Blackboard and labs in class. He covers some material in class so it's easier to understand for quizzes. I found that it's best to always go to class. Somehow, he manages to help you to pass if you always show up, even when struggle
By far one of the best teachers, I've had. Love the handouts he gives, which are very useful, he takes his time with the lecture, very approachable will not hesitate to explain to you if you seem stuck on the problem.
Horrible! when it comes to personal situations in your life and you miss class he will not accommodate you. He doesn't accept doctor's excuse or any type of medical excuse. He never responds to emails regarding your grade or attendance.
Freddie is a down to earth, funny, intelligent professor. A1!
Freddie is awesome and very approachable. I never tried to reach him outside of class, so I can not comment on his responsiveness. He makes class easy to understand, fun, and enjoyable. You need to attend class because most of his lectures are on handouts, not the textbook. There are labs after almost all of the classes, so its important to show up
I would not take this course again. Professor was very hard to communicate with outside of class. Canceled class multiple times and did not send out any communication. He never gave back grades or feedback for in class work so I was unaware where I stood with my grade. Syllabus was changed but never was aware. Much more communication needed.
excellent teacher! wish there were more like him, down to earth and very easy to follow and understand. if you show that you care and want to do well, he will be there for you. attendance is key. labs were cool! we did a new lab about how to make hand creams.
Freddie is an engaging prof who makes complex topics easy to grasp. Attend class, use the free resources, and try Unstuck AI - it's a game-changer for exam prep!
Do yourself a favor and avoid taking this class. The professor doesn't grade any work, cancels class without notice, and doesn't communicate important information.
I took both Basic Chem and Biochem with him. The experience was great and easy to follow learning. He's very approachable and caring. If you fail, odds are you skipped class, showed up late, or wasted your time on your phone. During class, I noticed that he observes everyone.
He is an amazing teacher, one of the best. He reviews the lab in the next class and provides plenty of examples to ensure understanding. He is super helpful, genuinely cares about the students, and wants them to succeed.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
94%
Textbook Required
16%
Grade Predictor
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