Reviews of professor Daniel Mortensen

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
You guys. I get it, this class is hard. But when the class average on most exams is a 61%, there is something wrong. That's not the 250 students in the class fault, thats the professor's fault. Don't get me wrong, he is a nice guy and is funny. But the material we were exposed to does not prepare us for the demon that was the exams. Beware.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
This class is hard, and while Dr. Mortensen is very caring, he isn't the best at explaining tough concepts. If you are naturally gifted at chemistry, you'll be fine, but if not just form a good study group. Bottom line is that this class is hard no matter who you take it from, and Dr Mortensen may not be the best choice.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's a funny and cool guy. Exams are difficult, but that's expected. He's good at explaining difficult topics. There's a few extra credit opportunities. iclicker scores are graded. Open note quizzes each week. I never used the textbook. The same textbook is used for chem 106, and I never used it for that class either. I recommend not buying it.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Awesome class! Of all of the chemistry classes at BYU, this was by far my favorite (i've taken through biochem - so that made this class a ton easier). When completing labs, make sure you have a reasonable answer and if you don't get it completed during the first lab, go back and force your group to redo it - saved me from losing a ton of points.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
this is a notoriously difficult class, so if you have to take it, take it from him! Not very much one on one interaction with him since the classes are big, but hes still very accessible and the TAs are great. Hes really good at explaining complex concepts in a clear way and provides lots of resources! BTW the tests are all the same for every prof

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
CHEM105 is a killer course, regardless of the professor you take it from. That being said, Dr Mortensen is probably your best choice! His lectures are fun and engaging. He is not accessible outside of his office hours, but if you have questions he will answer them! Your grade will essentially be determined by the 5 exams you have in this class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Mortensen would probably win a competition for funniest professors at BYU. CHEM105 is a pretty tough class from any professor, but Dr. Mortensen made the lectures entertaining! He cares for his students and is willing to help if you ask for it. Just do your readings and homework, and use the resources provided, and you'll do fine!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I absolutely LOVE Dr. Mortensen. He is hilarious and makes the class exciting. He is super helpful and his tests are fair. The homework can be confusing sometimes, but it is a good way to learn the material. Definitely take this class from Mortensen!!