Dr. Norico is an a great instructor. Wishing he was my instructor this semester!! I will definitely be looking for him in the future, hopefully Biochemistry.

Dr. Norcio is amazing! He works out problems in class and is very approachable if you have any questions. Norcio cares about his students and I would strongly advise you to take this class with him. I didn't even study for the final and I still got over a 99% in the class. VERY EASY

He was nice and helpful for the most part. I really like he made all his text and quizzes with extra credit!!! He is not much up for unexcused absences though. He did not want me to miss a quiz to attend my grandma's funeral. Overall I would say take him though..

He is a really good teacher. Although is a little confusing to follow along with him, he dosen't mind goin back over concepts to make sure that you understand. and he really cares about the sudents and helping them do well in his class in addition to understanding the concepts. he's one of the best teachers i've had in a long time. :)

Dr. Norcio is a wonderful teacher. I would highly recommend taking him if you are entering Chemistry unexperienced. He breaks down material and provides worksheets to prepare you for the exams. Take advantage of the worksheets to study for the exams and your grade should be high.

Pretty good teacher. He goes through the material quickly but will stop and all questions. He doesnt curve the test grades but does allow you to earn over 100%. He isnt a cold person, he's rather sympathetic but he's under pressure to get through the material. Follow along in class and do the problem sets and you'll do fine.

A perfectly reasonable professor teaching a subject that can be difficult. Getting an "A" in this class is no problem if you study, though, and he'll help you whenever you need it. Definitely do the homework problems he recommends. He's teaching the 400-level biochem now; I'd definitely take him over Dixon, but I'd take Wei over either of them.

Dr. Norcio is a wonderful teacher. The material is not easy and frankly the class is terrible. Dr. Norcio is a compassionate professor, but 120N is an unforgiving course. I would suggest to take him in 120A. The course is slower and much easier to understand.

Very good, makes up notes so you dont have to take notes or barely crack the textbook. Lots of extra credit. Good man but not big on humor. Take it but do a little studying and come to class

I though the class was fairly easy. It is a lot of material, but it is a lot of Basics. Norcio was always prepared and did an excellent job at teaching the material

Very good teacher. I love chemistry now.

He is a really good teacher. The CHEM 120N class was terrible on its own. A lot of people thought it was him but it wasn't. He is extremely nice and helpful. If I could I would request him for all my CHEM classes. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!! JUST STAY AWAY FROM THAT CHEM 120N CLASS!!!

Great teacher demands students take time to study and does not hand out A's very organized problem sets,slideshows are extremely helpful as long as you go to class you will do fine but STAY AWAY FROM 120N unless your are very smart or like to study for hours on one subject and end up like me falling behind and dropping it. One of the best professor

Was a very good teacher for 120a. DO NOT TAKE 120N YOU WILL FALL BEHIND AND END UP DROPPING IT. He is very helpful, the powerpoints are good, he explains things well and the problem sets basically are the test. Only tests you on what you know. Doesn't try to trick you. Really want's you to do well. I worked hard for my A.

Dr. Norcio is an amazing professor. He always posts helpful problem sets on bb and will do examples from them in class. Tests are easy as long as you know what you're doing. There's no homework but I suggest doing the textbook problems for extra help.

Dr. Norcio was an excellent teacher. I took him for Chem 120N. He told the class the first day how difficult and fast paced the class would be. Dr. Norcio went out of his way to post very helpful problem sets on blackboard. I completed 120N with a 98%. If you do your problem sets and book problems, you can do well! Only grades tests so be ready!

Dr. Norcio is an amazing professor, but very hard. If you actually want to learn something about BioChem, take him. Better than Dr. Dixon, your other option. Very hard tests, but Biochem isn't supposed to be easy either. Would love to take again!!

Great professor. He will definitely challenge you, and you will have to attend and pay close attention in order to receive a good grade. He did curve the grading scale so that an 85 and up is considered an A. Best advice is to pay attention, do all problem sets, and study practices quizzes. He is also there for you when you have questions!

I am currently in his 120N class. He is a great professor & I would highly recommend taking this class. He is helpful & posts problem sets. Read the book, go to class, do the problem sets. No homework. Your only grades are tests and maybe a couple quizzes.

He's an amazing teacher!

Norcio is an excellent teacher. His 120n class is very difficult but only because it is fast-paced. I would recommend him to anyone who has to take chemistry. He is very helpful and gives excellent examples to help you learn the material easier.

Dr. Norcio is an incredibly thoughtful and organized professor. I highly recommend taking this course with him because he always presents material in a logical and clear manner, and emphasis the important aspects of the material that will need to be memorized or just known in theory. Do this if you want a chem minor!

I took Dr. Norcio for 120n, which is a difficult course. He helped us as best as he could with extra practice problems and resources. He had to rush through material because it was just part of the accelerated course. Worked really hard and ended up with an A. Highly recommend him, just the course isn't for everyone. Curves a LOT in the end though!

Very nice and helpfull. Was willing to stay after class and help with any question you had.

Tough class, but he made it doable. Lecture was boring, as he tends to drone on and on, but attending class is useful as he provides examples and helpful tips for difficult material. Tests are tough, but if you study the notes, problem sets, and TEXTBOOK questions (which aren't mandatory) you will be fine! Curved overall grade too!

Intimidating at first, but stick with it. He's very helpful if you go to his office hours. His first couple tests are easy, the last 2 (the multiple choice) not so much. He gave a HUGE curve at the end and a big extra credit take home quiz that helped a ton! He gets funny as the semester goes on too!

I really enjoyed Dr. Norcio. He was very straight forward and basically told everyone what was on the exams.

You will either love him, or hate his teaching styles. He baby steps you through the problems, and tells you what to study. SI is still very important to attend to, and you will succeed!

This class is extremely hard, you will have to put in a lot of time studying. All of his questions are straight from the notes, so study them! Make sure you do the problem sets. If you don't attend lecture you will be lost while trying to study. First and last exams are the hardest, so don't slack at the beginning or the end of the semester.

His class was extremely difficult because of the content, but he was easy to get ahold of and very willing to help. He comes off rude in class to scare people in order to weed them out so don't be taken back by him.

I really enjoyed Dr. Norcio. He's a strict teacher but cracks a joke here and there. He genuinely cares about his students and realizes when he is wrong and attempts to fix it. I learned a lot from him!

He is a good teacher... I'm writing this review 2 years from the time I took the prep-chem class 113. I never had chemistry in Highschool, and went into this class expecting hell. Well it's actually quite easy... If you follow what he is doing and maybe practice it for 2 hours a week tops you should be able to get a B. Would take again.

Don't talk during his lectures or he will call you out in the middle of class and yell. This subject is difficult but he explains is extremely well. Go to SI and study!

He's an awesome teacher overall, you just need to be willing to work. He has office hours and I would recommend going to these as well as SI sessions. They are VERY helpful if you do not get it in class. He is 100% there to help, do not be intimidated by him! He wants you to learn!

The organic chem tests are easy as long as you go to class, but the biochem tests require you to study a lot and memorize tons of material. Studying daily for this course helps. He is a good teacher and cracks some jokes too. He explains things well and hates when people talk.

Norcio is strict. DO NOT talk in class. If you pay attention and study like you should, the class will be a breeze. I honestly don't understand how people don't get an A. A lot of people called him tough, but they were dumb so... He is funny and very wise. DO NOT skip class or you will be lost. The lab is a joke, though lol. Good luck! Ask for help

I was a big fan of Norcio. He was immensely organized which was helpful as I took a short summer course. I found his organization, clarity, and style of teaching very helpful and would definitely take him again. Expectations were clear and he made sure the class was well prepared before exams. He definitely set us up for success.

Highly organized, well prepared, clear criteria, thorough lectures, and excellent test reviews. Attendance optional, but missing his lecture is the difference between 'A' and 'B'. Dr. Norcio goes out of his way to help students. He provides quizzes and bonus points to assist struggling students. Wish I could take my next Chem class with him.

Good teacher, you need to show up for classes. The grading scale is awesome, and a pretty easy A. No mandatory homework, but it does help. It's all quizzes and test. He will tell you the types of problems to expect on the test in the lectures. DO THE PROBLEM SETS only if you want an A.

He is very clear about grading and lessons covered. If you go to class you are guaranteed to pass. Amazing teacher that I definitely take again. Very clear and easy to understand... the student instructor sessions are very helpful, especially before an exam. I would definitely recommend him for any course!

Norcio is very passionate about what he teaches. With that being said, he demands cooperation and respect. He is very strict with his les of remaining quiet. He threatens taking points off of tests and follows through with it if you don't behave.

He is extremely strict and demands respect at all times. Other than that, he is a really good teacher and explains everything very well. If you do the homework in the textbook, online homework, and review the notes you will be fine. They also offer SI tutoring which is very helpful.

Dr. Norcio was by far my favorite professor. While the material is difficult, he explains it thoroughly and answers any questions you may have. I found myself struggling and he recommend I come to his office hours every day he had them so he could further clarify any confusion I had. He demands respect in his classroom.

This professor was tough. He was very willing to help, but his tests were ridiculously hard and he does NOT curve no matter how low the average is. After taking Miller for 120A, this was somewhat of a rude awakening. Go to class, study HARD, and ask questions/attend as many review sessions as possible.

Going to class is important

Currently taking him right now, he is funny, strict, caring, nice, and very knowledgeable. Out of a class of about 300, he memorized my name the 1st week and uses me in examples, which helps me stay focused and feel appreciated. HW is easy, lectures are interesting, and exams are difficult. If you are nursing, this class matters, so pay attention.

Dr. Norcio,in my opinion, is a great guy. Yes, his class is very difficult but I believe biochem is going to be tough no matter who you take it with. His lectures are very specific and do contain a lot of content, but this class is not impossible to do well in (it is my fault I didn't get an A). He hilarious in lecture and VERY nice in office hours

Dr. Norcio demands respect from his students, but as the class goes on he reveals his comical side. The tests are honestly not that difficult, and are mainly memorization, except for the first test. Homework is practically nonexistent and is an easy 100 points. He's a good lecturer, and he made Biochemistry manageable.

Norcio is a great professor. He has very dry humor, but cares about his students. He makes an effort to remember names of his students and makes sure questions are answered in class. He will call people out for messing around or being on their phone, but only because he demands respect. I loved his teaching style.

I was so nervous taking a summer chemistry course but I couldn't have asked for a better professor. He was very straight forward and told us exactly what we needed to know for exams. If you pay attention in class, you will pass with an easy A! He gives extra credit on every quiz and every exam!

Amazing lectures, great instructor and if you put in work, you will pass with flying colors!! I hated chemistry before Dr. Norcio and now I am considering a double major. He makes it very easy and tells you exactly how to pass his class.

Norcio is very strict, but hes a pretty good professor. Going into this class, everyone told me not to take him, but I ended up liking him. Chem 120A is mainly math. If you are good at math, you should be fine. Attendance isnt mandatory, but he goes over material quickly, and the material is easier to learn if youre in class doing the problems.

Very clear and well organized. Provides many different forms of preparation for tests such as practice worksheets which if you work through you will be fine for the exams. A little strict, but an excellent instructor. I wish I could take all of my chemistry courses with this professor.

Dr. Norcio was one of the best professors I've had this semester. He explained the difficulty of the material and was always open in his office hours to answer questions. He was a little stern but he also made us laugh during the class time. I definitely would not mind taking him again if I had to.

Dr. Norcio may seem intimidating at the beginning, but as the semester goes on you'll understand he just has the student's best interest. His exams cover a lot of material, but if you go to all of the PLTL's and SI sessions, you'll get a better understanding of the information and do well on the exams.

Hes a very good professor. He teaches chem very well and also explains the material thoroughly. He does go pretty fast so if you miss a lecture , it can be tough to catch up. He also hates when people talk or are disruptive during lectures and he will call you out on in in front of the class.

I loved his teaching. He is good at explaining everything and if you go to si then you can easily receive an a.

Dr. Norcio was my favorite professor last semester. He is strict, but its because he cares about his students and wants them to have a good learning environment. Hes very good at explaining the material and gives you many resources for help. I hated chemistry in high school but he really made me like it because I realized its not that hard.

Great guy. He seems very intimidating at first but his intentions are pure because he truly wants everyone to pass his chem class, he is also v funny If your failing his class it is because u are not working hard enough. His lectures are clear and he gives you many resources to help you out. Organic, Inorganic, and Biochemistry is not easy at all.

Took 120A with Norcio and learned very fast that you have to put in the work outside of class. Little homework points - so dont feel like thats going to save your grade. 120B was very tough, organic, inorganic, and biochem topics require a genuine understanding. I would take again bc Norcio is an amazing teacher and he really tries to help.

Hard tests but overall good teacher

He is very straight and to the point. He doesn't allow talking at all. He is a great teacher that you will learn from. If you show up and do the work you will pass no problem. He is very understandable and easy to talk to during his office hours. He wants you to succeed, but he won't put in the work unless you do.

Dr. Norcio is a great professor. His lectures were interesting, and he made a point to connect what we were doing to the health care field. Organic and biochemistry are going to be regardless of who it's with, so put in the effort and pay attention.

Norcio is a straight to the point professor who has tests questions that were learned exactly from the course books. He is very strict when it comes to students paying attention and that is what a great professor possess. His tests are tough, but he really wants you to test your abilities from what you learned from lecture. Overall, teachinggreat.

Dr. Norcio is an amazing professor, he's very different (and very kind) outside of class and is always willing to help. Don't miss lecture, it's hard to catch up. 85% is considered an A in his class. Homework is completion points (if the answers are correct), and he offers extra credits, and you have PLTL -- these all help boosts your grade up!

Norcio is a great guy and a great teacher, I will definitely be taking more of his classes. He talks a lot in class, but overall, as long as you attend class and pay attention, the content is very easy to understand. If chem isn't your strongest subject, I HIGHLY recommend SI, PLTL, and outside homework.

If you miss class it will be hard to catch back up but attendance is not mandatory. Very caring for his students and does everything he can to make sure you pass the class, offers pltl which will raise your grade, and homework is a guaranteed 100% as long as you do it. great prof, even during the pandemic. Was my only in person class in fall 2020.

I found this class to be fairly easy. I had taken it in high school, so it was a review for me. He wants you to succeed and tells you what types of questions the test will have. He also provides you with plenty of opportunity to learn and practice before the test. If you haven't taken chemistry, it will be a little difficult and fast-paced.

I took Norcio online and even though it was tough to finish all the lectures, it was pretty simple . The tests are difficult, but as long as you pay attention to the lectures and do the PLTL, you will be fine. The course is also curved which is nice as well. You cannot cheat in this class, and a lot of students this year learned that the hard way.

Norcio is a great professor! He truly cares about your education. He grades your final score on a curve which make things so much easier since there are not many points to earn. You have to do well throughout the semester due to that. Given that he curves heavily he does not give out extra credit or allow a way to make up points.

I felt bad for how this professor was treated. He overall cares about his students and wants all of them to succeed. He does have the tendency to overreact in situations such as talking in class. But as long as your quiet and respectful (as you should be-your an adult now) then he's awesome. Explained the material very well too.

Good professor that takes plenty of time to answer questions. DO NOT TALK IN HIS CLASS THOUGH

Lectures very well. Cares about his students and will take as much time as necessary to make sure people succeed. IF YOU MESS AROUND YOU WILL FIND OUT.

Norcio is a good teacher. Pay attention in class and study and you will be fine.

So funny and actually cares about the content he teaches

Content is a bit tricky if you dont pay attention, great sense of humour and good teacher, Norcio is a slay!

Norcio is a good teacher. He cares about his students and will answer any questions. He is funny and makes out of pocket jokes.

This class is very fast paced compared to 120A! I was lost most of the semester because he goes through the information really quickly and the topics build off one another. I would suggest getting 100% on all the homework and attend every PLTL session as most of the class averaged C on the exams. The grading scale is curved very nicely though.

I was honestly scared of him when I had him for 120A, but I loved him by the end of 120B. He makes the funniest jokes during class and then doesn't acknowledge it. He does lecture very fast and the material is confusing, but he really does want to help his students so reach out if you need help. He hates talking (don't talk for your own sake)

Great professor! He may seem intimidating but he is a nice man. Just do not talk in lecture. He hates it and will make a big deal out of it.

Norcio is very knowledgeable about the topics, and he explains everything very well. The class and exams were super easy. I think class is beneficial because he explains everything thoroughly that is in the class workbook. Just do not talk in his class because he will call you out on it.

Class is very organized. He often sends out mass emails about upcoming due dates, so that helps you keep yourself on track. Exams, quizzes are all online. It is a little challenging course, but SI sessions and PLTL can help to catch up and he sends out date and time for those tutoring sessions too. Do NOT talk in his class - he will yell at you lol

Honestly, I stopped attending class after the 2nd test. There are 5 tests total. 1-2 hw day before each test. Tests are open note and online, no lockdown browser. You can take them at home. The professor has a small accent, but I would for sure take him again solely since I can not show up, not study, and get easy A's.