Norbert is an exciting teacher and the best in the biochem sequence so far. His tests have multiple choice + short answer. Tests are reasonable not hard if you study the textbook and class notes. Norbert is very interested in his work and makes enzymology and genetics exciting.

A vile human being and professor. It speaks to how desperate UCSB is for biochem teachers that he is somehow still employed there. Don't come to UCSB for a biochem degree- because apparently this is the best they can provide. Rude to everyone and goes out of his way to harass young women.

my experience with him is as an undergraduate trying to work in his lab. when i was interviewing with him, he constantly degraded me and only talked about himself. he is horrible to everyone in his and which really sucked cuz what his lab is like my dream career. stay away from him because there is literally an entire subreddit about his abuses.

Back when I took this class, he got mad at me for asking questions in his class during an inverted classroom setup. Like “omg you don't know that?”. YES. That's why I'm asking the fricken question. Also was disrespectful in office hours. Guy has an ego as well.

I cant stand Norbert. If you can avoid taking his class please do. He has an attitude and is not patient at all with his students. It is graded so strictly. The class average was a 32%. The curve bumped me down to a 26. Please find someone else if you can.

A horrid professor, someone who cares little about you. If you're a women be cautious around him as he's known to make sexualizing remarks towards his students.