Man is super humble and NEVER touches on his heritage. Sometimes his lectures can be boring, but if you go to him for help he will bend over backwards to help you understand.

Works hard to entertain, but half his jokes fail. Gives all test answers in lectures, take good notes and you won't need the book except for the few terms he doesn't cover. I slept with one eye open and caught all the notes needed for the clear and straightforward tests. Easy A if you stay awake.

He is a good teacher, and all of the test questions he teaches in his lectures. You don't really need to read all of the chapters completely. Make sure you go to the review sessions.

He's a good teacher and covers the concepts very well. He does a miserable job at staying on task... which is often fairly entertaining. His quizzes and some test questions are a little random and hard to prepare for(sometimes on topics that we never address after the quiz!!)

This guy is a crackup. He is so random, and that makes him funny. If you go to class you'll be fine. His lectures are all you need for the test. He pretty much tells you everything you need to memorize. It can be boring, but at least it's not hard.

I definitely recommend him for Geography 101. If you don't know what to expect on the test, you could... read the review sheet, duh. Class is so easy, plus, Br. Monson is awesome. The stories and jokes give the class a more relaxed atmosphere, it's fun.

Professor Monson is a great teacher! I really enjoyed his lectures--they were always interesting and fun. He is really helpful and wants his students to succeed. He makes review sheets for all the tests. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone and everyone!

Pretty entertaining. Lectures purely slide. Gave study sheets for tests that covered his lectures, but his tests were harder than he made them out to be. Study guides covered about 80% of the material. Make sure you take very detailed notes. Too hard in my opinion for a 101 class.

i like the bloody guy. he's super nice and i haven't heard him say more than three words concerning his dad. he seems humble and, if the student cares at all about the class, the class is easy to pass. he offers a lot of help that many don't take and then complain about later.

Takes an extremely interesting subject and makes it as dreadfully boring as possible. His monotone voice will lull you to sleep in minutes. Most of the test material is on the review sheets, but he'll take the most trivial, irrelevant information (much like his lectures). An actual test question: What happened to the horses in the movie Twister?

I have a soft spot in my heart for Professor Monson. He is so goofy that it makes the class worth taking. He is humble and an amazing man. Take a class from him. If anything, he'll make you laugh.

This class was so great! At first I thought it was going to be aweful but he made everything really interesting, Has a kinda monotone-like father like son apostle- voice but just like his dad once you get past that what he teaches is really great! plus he organizes it in a way that makes tests way easier (use the study guide)

Prof Monson has improved a lot over the years. The lectures follow the book but it is easier to understand both if you read the book and attend the lecture. Tests are not too bad if you study the study guide and also a bit beyond it. He will usually tell you what you need to know. Hard to stay awake at times but its worth it.

He's alright.

Professor Monson is a quality instructor. His tests are a cinch if you do the reading or pay attention in class. He teaches clearly and although I guess it's true he's a little monotoned, but not boring. He would make me laugh often. Very Approachable and understanding.

He is kind to international student. His exam was not too hard and not too easy. He doesn't use textbook at all, but it's necessary to understand his teachings (He follows text book). He doesn't put ppt on BB, so you need to take notes carefully. If you study hard, it's no problem with this class.

Dr. Monson is a really cool guy, approachable, and very willing to work with you if you have personal issues. However, lectures were very boring and I wasn't very motivated to attend. At least I had a helpful TA!

Clark Monson is a really cool guy and is very personable. His lessons can be a bit dull, but his quarkiness was half the fun of the class. He is really good at remembering names and getting to know his students. I would take him again.

Prof Monson is one of my favourite profesors. If you arent paying attention he may sound monotone but he has a very clever humour and I spent a lot of time entertained. His tests are easy if you take notes so attendance is v.important. Very enjoyable classes and a highly recommended prof

The only reason why I came to class was to copy the three slides he had up for the day and to giggle ridiculously loud about all his tangents. Seriously, take him if you want an super easy A. Current event due every other week worth 10 pts each, 3 tests worth 50 each. Final was a cut and paste from the previous three tests

Natural Hazards is one of the best classes I took this semester. The book is rather boring, but Dr. Monson has a ton of funny stories for each section. If you go to class, listen, and copy the slides, the tests are pretty easy.

He is a wonderful teacher. I had to withdraw due to medical reason and he worked with me. He is an fun teacher to listen to. I would take any of his classes. The homework is easily manageable but class is important if you do not read.

Super nice and funny guy. Very helpful and cares about his students. Lecture is frightfully boring, though. I bought the textbook and read it and did better on the tests than I did by taking notes in class. Not difficult or very time consuming, which is nice.

He uses disney in half of his lectures, his witty humor is hilarious, he explains concepts clearly, and he truly cares about his students. Likes to meet personally at least once with every one of his students. 3 field trips required. Tests are easy if you fill out the study guide. Never had to open my textbook once, just go to class

Absolutely love this professor! His explanations are crystal clear, he's super laid back, and he's hilarious. I would take another class from him in a heartbeat!

Excellent professor. Great class. Throughly enjoyed my time. Learned a lot.

Go to class, take good notes and you will do fine. Nice, helpful guy. Funny, enjoyed his lectures. Explanations are clear. You do read every chapter and will be quizzed.

At the beginning of the semester, he said we could still pull an A without the book, so I returned my book. There were a few questions on the exam I didn't know, but as I head into finals, I have an A. But you must attend all classes and review your notes often. Great class. Learned interesting stuff. Dr. Monson is awesome.

Very clear, moves at a comfortable pace.

Excellent teacher! Very down to earth and Knowledgeable. Made Class Fun and Interesting. Very clear of material needed to know for exams. Highly Recommended. Great course.

Lots of memorization. Concepts aren't hard you just have to memorize.

DO NOT take this class during the spring/summer terms. For a 101 class, it's really difficult because you have SO much material to cover in such a short time. Go to class and take tons of notes because most of his exams are written (as in not multiple choice and you have to explain everything word for word). He gets side tracked easily. Great guy!

Clark Monson is the man! His lectures can sometimes be dull, but if you take notes, you will stay awake and get an A. I didn't study the textbook as much as I should have. Don't make the same mistake. His tests are pretty much what he goes over in class, but the book is where all the info comes from. Nicest guy in the world, also super funny.

I absolutely loved taking classes from Prof. Monson and plan on taking more. Everything on the test is covered in class, the book is not necessary but is a great supplement. Very entertaining

Professor Monson is a great teacher. He really knows the material that is being taught. I used the textbook to review the material in 101 but you could get along fine without the textbook as long as you go to class every day and take notes on the slides. Tests are mostly short answer and 2 field trips are required.

He is a very good teacher, cares about his students, and is often pretty funny. There really is hardly anything negative to say here, however, occasionally on the tests there is material that we hardly or did not go over in class, and therefore it is hard to know exactly what he expects on a short answer question. Go to class because of pop quiz.

The chapters are long and very in depth but after a quiz or two, you'll know what to expect and what to look for.

Professor Monson is a great professor. He gets to know all his students. I would highly recommend taking 101 and 110 at the same time. That makes it easier because you learn a lot of the same stuff in both classes. Sometimes Prof. Monson tells stories and he is easily distracted but it's more endearing than annoying. Overall great!

Professor Monson is very easy-going and just a good person. Class can be a bit dry sometimes but he tries to keep things entertaining. Tests are based off of class slides mostly--just use those and the study guides he gives you for the tests and you'll do just fine. Textbook can be used as just a reference.

I've taken 3 classes from Dr. Monson (101,110,304). I really love him as a professor, but I had a lot of trouble with his tests. There's a group term paper and presentation, but you have all semester to work on it and it's only 8-10 pages. Definitely doable, but requires some effort.

Professor Monson is helpful, caring, and can be funny.

Professor Monson is really kind and is knowledgeable in his field. He is typically pretty funny and he knows you by name. There is a lot you cover in class, especially the textbook but if you follow the study guides for his tests, you'll do pretty well on exams.

Great guy. Tests are lecture heavy and I found that the study guides were a little vague but it was a great class. Easy if you follow directions, little rough if you don't. He really knows what he's talking about and really does want you to succeed. I really enjoyed the class. Dressed up as "Arrow" for Halloween.

This class was pretty interesting, if you're into learning about natural disasters. Homework is minimal and easy. Tests are easy if you go to class - they are pretty much exactly what was covered on his slides, and on the test review. I never read the textbook.

Professor Monson was a great teacher overall. His material was straightforward and interesting. The tests come straight from the lectures and videos from class. His assignments are few and fairly easy. I only needed help from the TA a couple times. quite a bit of memorizing. interesting field trips .

Dr. Monson is a great guy! He really cares about you and really knows his stuff. His tests are fairly easy if you study but you have to memorize a bunch of stuff! Do the reviews he sends out, go to the TA reviews, and memorize what he tells you to and you're good. He also doesn't post slides online and his tests are all lecture so GO TO CLASS!

The class is super interesting. His lectures contain a lot of information that isn't in the reading in the textbook. It's really cool though. You are tested on what is in the lectures, not the textbook. The quizzes happen before the lectures, so you have to read the chapters before class. He's really funny and puts memes in his lecture slides.

Professor Monson was my favorite professor this semester. I hope to take as many classes as I can from him! I never used the textbook, all of the tests are based on the in-class lectures so don't miss class, and if you do make sure you can get notes from someone. 4 easy assignments, 4 tests, and 2 field trips. Loved this class, would take again

Good power points and his lectures aren't boring. Most of the test material is from lecture, not the textbook. Just make sure to take really good notes on lecture because after going to the TA review, honestly EVERYTHING he talks about in class is important to know for the test.

Professor Monson is hilarious and a fun professor. This class was pretty easy as long as you are going to class, taking notes on his powerpoints and you go to the TA review for the tests.

Monson is fantastic, very forgiving and tells amazing stories. The class is very lecture heavy and the grades are mostly weighted by weekly quizzes that focus on the readings and on the powerpoint slides. If you put in a decent amount of effort the class is pretty easy.

Good class, but kind of boring. It is 4 credits but really, it should be 3 or even 2. I never read the textbook (which was long and confusing) and did well. Go in to the TA for help on the assignments and go to the review sessions. Tests are straightforward from the lectures and study guide if you can remember it all (which was not too hard).

Dr. Monson is a solid choice for Environmental Geography - he definitely has his own brand of humor and you'll enjoy it. The exams are based entirely on lecture material (no book) so don't miss class. The only downside is he expects you to practically memorize all the in-class material for the test - your saving grace will be going to TA reviews!

Dr. Monson is one of my favorites. He cares about his students and his tests align well with the material that you study. I did the readings as best as I could and it was not too bad. I hate readings, but I really did not mind the readings for this class. I did not really stress about this class because he prepared us well.

Professor Monson is one of the best professors I've ever had. I wasn't super excited about this class because it's not really my thing, but he is so hilarious, and he explains things very clearly. Even subjects I've struggled with in the past made sense when he taught it. If you need geography credit, take it from him!!!

You'd be wise to take a class from Prof Monson. It's like taking geography from Thomas S Monson (his father). He's well spoken, sets clear expectations and has a ton of awesome and interesting insight. Pay attention and you will do well. DO NOT SKIP CLASS.

Very much liked Professor Monsons' classes. He was actually my professor for two classes at once- GEOG 110 and 101. He taught very clearly and I learned much. Thank you Professor Monson.

Dr. Monson was really funny and nice. You can tell he's really passionate about what he teaches. Almost nothing is on learning suite, which was a little frustrating. The TA reviews really helped me study for the test. Geography's not my thing, so the class got boring after a while, but that's a reflection of the subject rather than Dr. Monson

Professor Monson is fantastic! He gives great lectures, does a good job remembering your name. He's not the greatest with online classes but if you can take an in-person class from him I would highly recommend it. He makes learning enjoyable and doesn't assign a bunch of busy work. (I took 110, 101, 211, and 280 from him.)

He's good. Lectures are pretty boring, but the tests are open-note open-book, so pretty easy. There's a few homework assignments and they're all easy to do. If you're looking for an easy-A minimal effort kinda guy, Dr. Monson is the guy for you. Don't get me wrong, he actually does teach and he knows the material well.

This class is quite easy for a 3 credit and there's very little homework. The tests were somewhat challenging and require a lot of memorization but if you study they're very doable. He tells a lot of stories and is super funny. Attendance is extremely important and make sure you take good notes.

His slides area bit outdated and he's bad with technology, but he cares about his students/subject. I never had to read the book, and he only gave 3 assignments and 4 tests outside of class. If you show up to class and take notes, do the assignments, and study a day or two before the class, you should be able to get an A or A-.

I've taken 101, 110 & 211 from Professor Monson and I loved them all! I honestly wish all of my classes were taught by him. His teaching style is very simple and organized. Everything you need to know will be taught to you in class. Just write down everything from the lecture slides and study that for the tests. He's by far my favorite professor.

Great class but an even better professor. Dr. Monson takes the time to know you and cares about you. He offers plenty of extra credit opportunities that are actually really fun (like field trips)! If you go to class and take notes, you will get an A. That's all there is to it. His lectures are exactly what is on the tests. 100% would take again.

Go to class & take notes on everything says. He can test you on anything. DONT NEED TO BUY TEXTBOOK. Just pay attention to the lectures. If you're good at memorizing & studying, the tests arent too bad. Go to his office hours if u need help on the assignments! He's a good teacher but does go on lots of tangents. Grade is just tests & assignments

Very mixed feelings. He is such a funny guy, in a very dry sense of humor sort of way. You can tell he just wants to have fun, but his teachings are wayyyyy outdated and the tests are basically the only grades you'll get besides like 4 homeworks. He only lectures with powerpoint and the exams are really tough, with a ton of obscure questions

He's a likeable professor but gets sidetracked and off-topic pretty easily. You can tell he's close to retirement and is sometimes just going through the motions. Besides that, his lectures are informative and interesting. The tests are the main focus, with very few assignments. Textbook is not necessary, as the tests reflect the lectures.

Is super easy to get off track and I was annoyed at first. However, I learned his teaching style and appreciated that he teaches you what you need to know. Tests are very detailed and make sure you study that stupid climate sheet he passes out for the 2nd test.I would take another class from him, for sure. ASK the TAs for Help on HOMEWORK!

Professor Monson's class can be tricky, but using tools like unstuckstudy alongside the lectures and textbook can really help. Stay engaged, take good notes, and you'll be set to ace the exams despite the heavy memorization.

Prof. Monson's class is clear and organized with 4 tests—lowest score dropped, including the final. Don't underestimate them—they're tough. Some quizzes and assignments as well. Lectures are key, so pay close attention. The textbook isn't required. A good TA makes a big difference. Monson's passionate and genuinely loves what he teaches.