hard teacher, but helps a lot with help sessions and required homework.

Woodfield is great. He really knows his stuff, which makes him make the course a little more challenging that it probably *needs* to be. But I wouldn't take it with anyone else. His tests are harder than the book, but you will be fine if you take lecture notes. Plus he hardcore curves some of them.

Moves fast and forgets that sometimes people don't have the chemistry background for the terms he uses, but overall a good teacher for the course. Explained concepts in such a way that my understanding of the material was far better than before (2 high school classes of it). Good tests (after curve), enjoyed ChemLab, a few too many trips.

Dr. Woodfield's class is a lot of fun because he is so enthusiastic about what he teaches. His love for the subject helped me learn more than I would have. The class is pretty hard but not impossible if you stay on top of the reading and homework. Woodfield is a GREAT guy and is quite willing to help students that approach him.

Woodfield is very effective at teaching. You never know what will be on his tests and they are very difficult. The homework didn't follow the text at the beginning of the semester, which meant receiving lots of help from TAs. He was out of town for Chem Lab so much he couldn't be too helpful but he was helpful when approached.

Hard but really interesting.

He's great. You would think that being a science teacher that he is that he'd be boring but he has a good sense of humor and he makes chemistry fun. Some people think that he's vain because he mentions VCL quite a bit in class but VCL really is useful and fun. I definitely recommend taking chem 111 & 112 from him.

Great Teacher. His class is really hard but you learn so much. He teaches you to learn the material and understand it rather than memorize it. It's definitely worth the effort to take his class.

dr. woodfield rocks! his tests are exactly what he teaches in class, so if you go, you will be fine in the class

Very good professor. Teaches concepts very clearly and very in depth. Only weakness is how much he loves VChem, which is understandable I guess cause he wrote it. The students who say he is unapproachable outside of class are probably right, but he does such a thorough job in class that no one needs to ask him for help .

Woodfield is a hard teacher, and I think he likes that reputation. He is interested in helping you learn, his tests aren't easy (they are all free response, but that means partial credit!) If you like Virtual Chemlab, you'll love this class (He wrote the thing and isn't afraid to use it).

Great professor. We covered the same topics I had studied last year in AP chem, but we went into so much more detail, and I learned a ton more. He focuses more on understanding why certain equations are used and where they came from rather than just memorizing them and taking them at face value. I loved the class.

Professor Woodfield was great at explaining things in a way that kept class interesting. His demo's were really helpful although the best one by far was the superfluid Helium that he did in class. If you actually do the problems in the book the class is amazingly easy, and made even easier by his explanations of the chapters in class.

Hard, but good. Thermodynamics is tough, but that's thermodynamics. Good teacher. It's a weeding class, so yeah, it's hard, but 112 is a breeze if you get through 111.

I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Woodfield is extremely smart and a little intimidating. He has the tendency to teach stuff way over your head and then he accelerates so that you definitely won't understand. The course, however, is well-designed and prepares you well for the tests, which are hard and MATHY. Tough class but I learned TONS.

Woodfield is difficult and challenges his students. You never really use the text in class, and he hates Atkins (the author). If you ever ask him a question in class be sure to think through it first because he is rather condescending.

Overall i liked this class.He is very passionate about chem isnt afraid to show it.Class is very hard though.4 hours of homework a week if you dont really care, 7 if you actually want to learn.Take notes from the beginning of the homework each week if you want a good grade in the class.Get equations from the book for each chapter. Time=good grade!

Hmm. He is extremely passionate about chemistry, and it rubs off on you. Tests are hard, not definitely doable if you work hard. I think that's his point for making them hard. Virtual Chemlab is sort of useless, not entirely, but mosttly. Decent lecturer. If you want to really learn the material, take it from him. Tough bite, though.

Dr. Woodfield is known to be tough and I know that other students strongly dislike him but I really like how he teaches. He uses conceptual patterns to teach and can't use many examples because of time. You often have to learn a few new concepts for the homework but nothing unreasonable. I never read a page of the book. I would recommend him.

Easily the best professor I have ever had. Very passionate about chemistry. Very helpful. The assignments and tests are very fair even though they can be challenging sometimes.

I really enjoyed Dr. Woodfield. he went deep into his subject. He made sure students really understood what they were doing when they answered a problem by making sure all of the assumptions were challenged. Warning: the class is heavily calculus based. That said, he improved understanding of basic chem & prepared me for future classes. Great teach

He was probably the hardest professor I ever had, but luckily he explained concepts pretty well. His homework is hard, though.

Well...I didn't like the separation of ions aspect of things at the end of semester...

This is one of the few classes I have taken that actually stretched me and pushed my understanding and epistemology. Hard class. Great class. Professor Woodfield explains everything in math. His pep talks are the best.

Great class! It was a very challenging class. It was not particularly fun, because it pushed me beyond my limits. But now i understand, very well, the concepts. Dr. Woodfield is a very funny guy. He liked to give us pep talks or tell us to go teach our dates about the chemistry we just learned at the upcoming football game. I definitely recommend.

Woodfield has a great sense of humor and goes on tangents all the time. The class can be really challenging if you don't do the homework right, especially since its worth 20% of your grade. The final was mostly questions from midterms so review those! If you are looking into a chem related major, take it from him; its hard but well worth it.

Extremely hard class. Expect to do at least 10 hours of homework a week if you want to get at least a B. I got an A-, but i studied my buns off. Lectures are interesting, he says you don't have to read the book... but you do or else you won't understand the concepts fully. make sure you have a friend who is good at chemistry who will help you.

BEST professor I have ever had at BYU. He is super funny, passionate and interesting. He makes chemistry personal and applicable. Walked out of every class feeling good and excited about chemistry. His enthusiasm is contagious. :)

Very passionate and he knows chemistry very well. It might take a little while to get used to his style, and you need to get the homework done early and study hard for the tests, but all in all a great professor. He truly loves teaching chemistry!

Such a great teacher! Very willing to help. Read the book before class, do the homework early, don't work in groups to do homework, and study hard for the tests. Expect to put in at least 20 hours a week. But Dr. Woodfield is definitely my favorite professor! This was the only class I could completely stay awake in. Highly recommended!

Either you will love his class or hate it. He constantly relates things back to each other and he makes you think about the problems for every angle. He can be intimidating and seem standoff-ish but if you push past that, he is a such a funny caring professor. I HIGHLY recommend taking it from him. Our class had the advantage over the other section

Dr. Woodfield is very tough but fair. He clearly explains difficult concepts and makes sure you know how everything connects together. Although he may seem intimidating, he will respect and help you if you're willing to put in the work. This course is difficult, but manageable if you have a good teacher. I'd highly recommend Dr. Woodfield!

Dr. Woodfield is a funny sarcastic man who keeps lectures interesting. His grading method is awesome. He puts everyones grade percentages on a sheet and draws lines where there are score gaps to determine grades. The homework isn't too bad 2 worksheets a week and 1 online assignment. Took me about 3-4 hrs a week. But a good TA is essential.

He is a very intelligent man, and he lets you know this, as others have mentioned. He does truly love Chemistry, which is great to see. He tries to scare students by saying his tests would be alot harder than the HW, but the questions on tests and HW are nearly identical in most cases.

It's chemistry. Obviously the course will be very difficult, but Professor Woodfield makes an effort to help the students learn and understand the material. If you go to him with concerns he will be very respectful and do everything he can to help you.

Doctor Woodfield is very passionate about chemistry which can be intimidating, but makes him hilarious and inspirational. He's great at explaining the concepts in a way that is useful. You will need to rely on the TA's for help with everything and the tests are very difficult, but he curves heavily.

I came into Dr. Woodfield's class a little worried about how difficult it would be. It turned out great! A lot of students got worried about how you can't control some aspects of your grade in 113 because it is a lab class and sometimes things go wrong. Dr. Woodfield was understanding and has tests to balance it out. Great professsor!

He is a great teacher and wants you to succeed!

woodfield focuses on the CONCEPTS not regurgitation. you need to learn how to learn yourself if you want to do well in this class. do the readings before class. he is a great guy and genuinely cares. he pretends his class is harder than it is. go to class and recitation. you will be fine.

This is a really difficult class and Brother Woodfield helped alleviate some of the stress. He has a very kind and calming demeanor and is genuine in his desire to help his students succeed. He is understanding when it comes to the challenges of this class and has a lot of empathy.

Dr. Woodfield has a unique style. He expects you to teach yourself just as much as he teaches you. His exams are hard. I enjoyed Chem 112 but it was tough. Written and online homework every week. 3 days of lecture a week, and they arent super fast paced. Youll learn a lot.

Chem 113 can be frustrating because your grade is lab-heavy (obviously). There are also lab quizzes and practice questions and a midterm and final. Some labs are just really hard to do well on no matter how well you understand it. Chem 113 was the hardest class I enjoyed. Your TA can affect you a lot. Make sure you buy the Qual Analysis book.

Dr. Woodfield was a great teacher! Other people complain about how he talked about his life for half the class, but it made class enjoyable and he still taught the material adequately. He focused a lot on getting the students to learn how to work hard and take more initiative in their learning. This made the class hard, but meaningful.

Dr. Woodfield is a very intense man. He is a really smart guy and obviously cares a lot for his students. His tangents during his lectures, although not always chemistry related, were always meaningful. This class takes a lot of personal study and practice; there is not way around good discipline. Dr. Woodfield makes the journey more enjoyable.

He is intense and a bit scary at first, but if you just go to class and pay attention he gives away half the test in the lecture. He is a pretty awesome guy.

I'll be honest, Dr. Woodfield scared me at first, but by the end of the year I got to the point where I couldn't wait to go to class. Dr. Woodfield is an extremely talented and passionate lecturer, just make sure to pay attention in class. Biggest advice is to not be afraid of him and to just put in the work to learn at a deeper level. Fun class!

Woodfield does a great job of teaching hard concepts. He's really intense and he knows it. I learned a lot, but he wasn't very accessible outside of class and I mostly relied on TAs for help. It's also impossible to predict your final grade because of the curve he uses. Put in lots of work, and you should be ok.

Dr. Woodfield is an awesome professor. He knows what he's talking about and makes sure you know as well. Make sure you read the labs before coming to class. Labs are important but STUDY HARD for the tests because that's what makes or breaks your grade. You will enjoy this class from Dr. W.

Professor Woodfield teaches very well. Chem 105 is a really hard class, but if you pay attention in class and listen to what he says, you'll survive.

Honestly Woodfield was not a bad professor at all. People give him a hard time but the class isn't that bad if you put in the work. His lectures are not that useful but they are interesting, and as long as you do the reading and homework you will do fine.

I really enjoyed Professor Woodfield's lectures. If you can't handle sarcasm you might not like him. He really cares about his students and the material. The class itself is intensive, but if you do your readings and understand the problem sets, you will be more than fine. I would not take Chem 105 again but Prof. Woodfield is great.

Dr. Woodfield was great! He can sometimes get a little off-topic during lectures, but you can really tell that he cares about chemistry and cares about his students' learning. Tests are worth most of your grade, so study study study. I recommend doing the readings and problem sets BEFORE the topic is covered in lecture.

Dr. Woodfield comes off really hardnosed and strict at the beginning but he warms up throughout the semester. Explains concepts in great depth but sometimes too much depth because I would leave understanding the topic less sometimes. If you do the reading before lecture it really helps you follow along with what he's doing on the board.

Woodfield first came off as arrogant, but eventually mellowed into a very sage-like professor. Lots of wisdom and it was clear he really understood the material of the lab. Dr. W. was very forgiving and graceful when it came to late assignments, and his TA's were quick to provide solutions to problems. Overall great professor and class.

Chem 105 is a hard class regardless of the professor. If you have to take it, make sure you talk to your TA's and go to TA reviews because the way Dr. Woodfield explains things during lectures is confusing- but it's going to be like that no matter who your professor is. Take from Dr. Woodfield because he has good TA's and he is super fun.

Dr. Woodfield is extremely smart, sometimes too smart. Because of this, his lectures can be confusing because he moves quickly and assumes we know a lot more than we do. I didn't read the textbook, but friends that did understood lectures better so I would recommend it. Study groups and recitation are a necessity in this class.

Takes his class seriously and appeals specifically to conceptual and auditory learners. If you like lectures, stories, and sarcasm, you'll definitely be entertained. Wouldn't recommend for visual learners. He teaches by explanation, algebraic examples, and uses a chalk board exclusively. Also requires more teaching materials than other options.

Hardest class I've taken, it did weed me out of premed realized I didnt care enough to be a doctor, so it did its job. Honestly most of what people say about him isn't fully true. He's sarcastic and may come across rude but if you're not a baby you'll find it funny. Lectures were tough, no PowerPoints, tests were hard but fair same with the grade

All it took was showing up to every lecture, sitting towards the front, taking notes with a pencil and paper on basically everything while marking things I didn't understand when initially explained, and genuinely taking time to study and I got a high A. He's an incredible professor who explains things well and deeply if you actually pay attention.

This class is just hard. Despite what others might say, Prof Woodfield does want his students to succeed in the class. I felt very prepared for exams, which were very similar to hw and practice exams. He is sarcastic and he does not teach from slides. Use the provided resources. He is very knowledgeable and is clearly passionate about the class.