Seminar for first year pre-biology students. Active learning enhancement via topics exploring students' self-identifying themselves as scientists, conversation on careers within the sciences and health professions, and discussion regarding the research process in order spark motivation and questions.
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UnitsPass no pass
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeLower division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeI actually really liked the material in this class. Sometimes you could tell he simplified the material too much, which made it harder to understand. I used outside materials (including the textbook) to fill in those gaps, or asked him questions during office hours. iClicker was based on participation, and the lowest 20 were dropped.
Definitely improved from his old reviews; his lectures (except for the last few) were very easy to follow despite the content being relatively difficult. Tests were fair, and sections helped quite a bit; he wants you to succeed, and he encourages.
Not an easy class by any means, but his lectures were entertaining and informative! His tests seemed fair, and the test content was only pulled from slides, not suggested readings, so as long as you put in time/effort, you should be able to pass the class.
A lot of people hate his class for no reason, this class is really easy if you put time and effort, midterms are based on lectures and the content is easy to understand. The only problem was the 8 am lectures. Nino is always accessible and willing to help, he cares about people passing and he even mentions problems that will be on midterms.
When I tell you this man made stuff up. He spent a bunch of time doing spotlights on woman and minorities in stem and then wasn't able to finish teaching us the slides. He had terrible time management and we never finished what we were supposed to learn. Don't take it guys save yourselves.
He's a good guy but makes doesn't seem to double check his exams before writing them.