He's smart, witty, funny, and he'll tell you the grand secret of chemisty. However, this isn't a class to take lightly; there is tons of information, and a great preparatory course for other chemistry courses.

Likes lasers

Dr. Kimball was one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is extremely fair and approachable. (Even during his lunch) I can only speculate that the people who wrote their comments prior to mine, just weren't prepared for class. That's their fault, not his. I'm not Mormen and I am a nursing major.

Mr. Kimball could not have done more to help us learn.His lectures are downloadable, he is always available, even eats lunch in the cafeteria and says "ask me anything."After taking Daniel last semester and missing a C by 1.5 points, Mr. Kimball has made sense of so much that was a mystery. He treats everyone fairly Mormon or not. I'm an RN major.

Dan Kimball is one of BC's best chemistry professors. This was the hardest class I've taken, and I had to take it twice. He'll admit he made a mistake, and is very fair to all students. He never gave less time for tests than what was expected. He went the extra mile and always reminded us to have confidence. I learned a lot from him and got a B.

Dr. Kimball was one of the best teachers I've had yet. In fact, he is far better than any one of the professors at the university. He just makes a difficult subject make sense. He drove quite a ways away to make himself available in the morning to go over homework or get extra help. I recommend taking this class in the summer alone.

This man is funny and loves talking about orange juice, he is obsessed. He gives practical easy ways to do difficult problems, he is fun to be around, although he has no ability to smile whatsoever. It actualy makes him more funny, he tries so hard to smile but dosen't quite turn up his face. I am taking him again next semester.

best teacher i ever had. he goes the extra step to make sure you understand the subject. he is always in his office before class to help you with anything ( and i bugged him nearly everyday). he has a web site that has his lecture notes, lectures recorded, and practice tests posted. and yes you will learn about orange juice. great teacher

Mr. Kimball is a really nice guy. The material is some what are but is the exams that are the hardest part of the class. If you take his class make sure that you do all the labs, lecture quizzies and homework because that may save you in the end.

mr kimball is a very good teacher. he really knows his stuff, has patience, and will make time to help you...but you have to ask for it before you get behind. he is generous with extra credit, and me knowing absolutely nothing about chem managed a C during summer school.

Professor was great but class was extremely hard. Loves laser and orange juice. Can be helpful but sometimes impatient with students who just want the answer. DO EVERYTHING all homework, Labs, and lecture quizes and you'll be ok. This class is not for lazy people who slack off in the middle of the semester!

omg, the MOST HELPFUL TEACHER EVER!!! He isnt afraid to make mistakes and he tries to make silly jokes which tend not to be funny but keep the mood of the class light. i failed high school chemistry but got an A in his class. BEST AND MOST HELPFUL PROFESSOR EVER!

Dan Kimball is a good instructor that does a good job of bringing in a little bit of humor with his lectures and makes them available as powerpoint presentations as well as podcasts.

KIMBALL was the best!! has an obsession w/ Orange Juice but was very helpful. be sure to not procrastinate because it will get you at the end. Has powerpoints for every ch. and has podcasts. great class very entertaining professor. :)

STUDY, STUDY, STUDY! Very hard class, he does expect you to know the material before lecture. As long as you attend EVERY class and lab, you can pass with a hard earned "B". He is available to help, sometimes seems like he is annoyed by you, but he will help you.

Great teacher!!! Hes funny and willing to help you till you get it. Really easy going, just do your work and be there. Mr. Kimball makes science fun and interesting.

good professor. dances and jumps around in lecture. he seems so serious but is very fun. he expects a lot of effort but i still pulled off an A. study the lecture notes, practice tests, and webassign. study everything and the test will be alright. he is an easier professor COMPARED to Cooper and Vaughn!! KIMBALL ROCKS!!! :D

response to this teacher is that he is hard. the only reason why was hard was because i did not study as much. i got a b in the class because his class was an eye opener. it made me realize that without any effort i would not pass the class or any other COLLEGE class that comes my way. COllEGE is not suppose to be a walk in the park. The reason why

The reason why we go to college is to learn, not to judge the teacher or complai that he is TOO hard. I was honestly failing the class at one point, rest assured a life lesson learned and applied. Remember this "The ends Justify the Means" meaning an F grade is the product of a bad effort. remember. instructors are tough friends trying 2 prepare u

loves his orange juice. not an easy a class but he is easier than the other chem profs. very dedicated to his students. he gives you his cell phone number and LITERALLY you can call him anytime and he will help!!! ive never seen such a helpful and dedicated prof. if the student is willing to put in effort then he is willing to help.AWESOME PROF!!!

this guy is pretty cool once he gets to know you. at first he might seem a little hard. but just study the lecture notes and this class should be an easy easy A. by the way his exams are multiple choice so you don't need to study that much.

Didnt think chemistry was going to be fun until I took his class actually, he is really a good teacher and knows what hes doing. His class is "more fun then Disneyland" as he says ;P. okay, maybe not that fun but still the labs are awesome. You do actually have to pay attention though D=, lol. Unlike some of the other commentors did ;P.

Wasn't really sure I would like chemistry but I thouroghly enjoyed this class and found it to be easy! He lecture off of power points which can be found online. He does give a lot of quizzes but that helps you to understand the material better! He is very helpful and easy to understand! I would definitely recommend him!

The KEY to do well in this class is to not fall behind. If you try to stay one step ahead of Mr. Kimball you will find the class very easy. I recommend staying a full week ahead on the online homework, and reviewing the powerpoints before the lecture is a must! Mr. Kimball comes off a bit militant at first, but he is also quick to recognize hard wr

Professor Kimball is pretty straight forward. He tells you exactly what he expects out you right away, so be ready.

Yes, as previously mentioned, he has somewhat of an antisocial personality. He's really not what I would consider a "natural good professor," with him, I seems like it's forced. Generally, his lectures are boring, and if your study enough, his exams are easy as pie. If you have the option, I would seriously consider choosing another professor.

Hard class. Took during the summer w/ Pols B1 (easy). IMO, during FS/SS, take easy classes to fill in your sched, b/c you'll need to dedicate time to his class. Expects you to read ch. before lec. Quizzes after ea. lec. 1st exam is easy, 2nd/3rd are hard. He drops 1 of ea. assnment. Very helpful; can call him on cell ANY TIME. Rec for sci majors.

Very good Teacher. Expects a lot, or for you to be a responsible College Student. Tests are what the notes are. Follow along and pay attention and you'll do fine. Great Guy!

I took this class summer 2011 with another class, and it was a piece of cake! I got an A. All you have to do is follow the directions and do your homework ahead of time. LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS it makes class SOOOOOOO easy. Also, he's pretty funny and adorable. He also really likes orange juice...

I've learned so much in this class.He is an amazing teacher. He gives all the resources for you to learn ,you just have to use them like podcasts, printed out powerpoints , practice tests, and practice worksheets. Study, read, and don't fall behind.It is possible to get an A in his class! :) advice: when he tells you to be on time ,listen!

Very good instructor-- while very thorough, you will be working VERY hard to earn a good grade, or to even pass in general. I did rather well. Took it over the summer, got it over with, but it was an overwhelming amount of info at one time; take during the regular semester. To summarise this: good teacher, hard work, NOT an easy A!

I took PHSC B12 class in FALL 2011 with Prof. Kimball and I gotta say he's an awesome professor! He truly does know what he's doing and loves it! He's extremely passionate about his work and he's very encouraging! I really did enjoy his class; thus, I found it very interesting that I almost switched majors. Mr. Kimball is truly an awesome professor and he knows it. Just do his work, attend to class, and study and you will pass with an A! I did and I'm proud of it too

This class is challeging but Kimball gives you the resorces you'll need to learn the material.I enoyed this class thanks to Mr.Kimball, he motives students to actually try hard, I love him!! I received a B. Btw the practice tests are very helpful use them!read textbook and do your hw every day, don't fall behind, it's hard to get back on track.

Kimball is a great professor. However, he does not simply just give the grade away you need the book and you need to study. He says all of this at the very beginning. Work hard and you will get the grade that you deserve, be lazy and get an F hands down.

Wonderful professor. My favorite here at BC. He often over exaggerates the difficulty of his tests, because they are extremely easy as long as you read the book. Attendance is mandatory for the first 2 weeks or he will drop you. I was never late & missed a few lectures but the textbook is extremely helpful. He's funny and makes a hard subject easy.

I took b12 this summer and it was a five week course. His class is pretty easy as long as you are paying close attention to his lecture because there is a quiz in every lecture. The midterms and final was not hard as long you studied and knew the material. people who says that the class is hard is because they are lazy.

Professional Kimball is a great! He is fun, humorous and really has passion for teaching. I have never liked chemistry, but Mr. Kimball makes it easy to understand. I would recommend his class to people who wants to have a good foundation in chemistry. He is very particular, remember to follow his rules and you will be fine!

His class is great. He shows his passion for teaching very well. He lets you use open book and powerpoints during the test. Lecture quizzes after every lecture, open notes as well. Don't depend on the open book option, must study anyways. He's very helpful and labs are easy and entertaining. I recommend him.

Took him for Physical Science spring semester. He's not hard, it's just that you must do the homework and show up to pass. There is online homework due before most class sessions. You can't skip this because much of what he lectures on, you should have already worked on. You also can't skip class. Quiz after every lecture.

Mr. Kimball is a nice professor with a sense of humor, and he's there to help if you need it. There's a lot of online homework, but it'll be easy if you don't procrastinate. You can use the book and your notes on tests, but studying beforehand is recommended. Don't ditch class because you'll have a hard time catching up and passing.

Dan kimballs class is not easy, but it's definitely doable with adequate time and effort. His class does a phenomenal job at preparing you for the gen chem series. B1a is pretty easy after Dan kimballs b2a class. Work hard, learn the material well and you'll be grateful for b1a and b1b.

Kimball is like an old hound dog. His bark is way worse than his bite. You can't be intimidated by him if you want help. Went to almost every office hour and it helped me pass this class. Hard work is req'd before the semester even begins. Get behind on the hw or labs and you're not going to even pass. Had to study for tests to pass w/decent grade.

Mr. Kimball was a great professor. he does have quizzes after every lecture. He makes his lectures funny and somewhat easy to understand. Hes always willing to help so don't be afraid to ask for it. I passed his class with an okay grade. Be prepared to work!Overall a fun class to take. He is very passionate about his profession.

Get ahead of the game and you will pass. Study if you can get a group study and help each other get ahead. You have a lecture quiz at the end of the class and you can use your notes. If you need additional help, just go to his office.

I freaked love Professor Kimball, he forced me to change my study habits and I am a better student because of him. He's so funny and super sweet! His class isn't easy, but it can be if you stay on track. He can be a hard grader sometimes, but not that bad. I honestly wish all my professors were him.

Professor kimball is seriously the best! He is funny and he tries to make chemistry as easy as possible! I wish he taught chem B1A! He is a fantastic professor, patient, explains things, his class is hard but you learn a lot and I am very happy to have been able to take his class! It was super hard but well worth it.

Professor Kimball is the most amazing professor I have ever had. He was born to teach Intro Chem. He is so incredibly patient and kind; willing to answer endless questions. If you don't care about school, why are you here? To pass with a great grade takes a lot of work (of course) but you learn so much and leave with a great foundation. Get ahead!

He welcomes questions and has humor. The lectures are easy to grasp since he breaks it down; many examples incl. real life applications. Attend class and do online hw before lecture and you're good. Grp text with lab grp helps. Not too many requirements. Online hw may get long but makes sense since it's practice; labs aren't hard; open note quizzes

Mr Kimball is a good professor, he is accessible. Don't expect to pass just by going to class. The book is a huge help. Do all your labs and homework and you should be fine. Take all the extra credit he offers.

This is the hardest class I've ever taken! I spent about 8 hours studying outside of class every week. Follow his directions exactly! He is very picky & will mark you down points any chance he gets. Working with tutors/stem assistants is most helpful. There's a quiz after every lecture. He emails you before class starts so that you can start early.

Great chemistry professor for B2A. Cares about his students and is a great guy. Wish I could take him for b1a and b1b.

You MUST come prepared to class in order to understand the material from the day, you must go through his lectures at home before class. He has all his powerpoints up on his website. It is a hard class but SI and tutoring will definitely help. Once you start to understand it, it gets so easy. Plus he lets you use a notecard for the tests.

You'll definitely have to make friends and study outside of class. His lectures are good but you'll need a lot of practice and he's not always available. He has a great sense of humor and gets excited when talking about the material. He may seem a little harsh at first but he's a very kind person! He makes you take responsibility for your education

Mr. Kimball is a really good and caring professor! As long as you ask questions and show that you care he will help you as much as he possibly can! SO ASK QUESTIONS! lectures quizzes are easy and can be found in the slides./online. Exams are based off homework AND the textbook! Make sure to study both of these things and you will pass.

Class is very straight forward and so is he. His lectures can go a bit fast and he could spend more time going into detail. Besides that he is helpful when I asked questions. I have to point out that our hw was online and I only took him for lecture not lab. So other students might have a better insight on what type of professor he is.

Good professor. He goes quickly through lecture and the class does move quickly. So be ready in the class, you will have a lot to do.

Professor Kimball just reads off the board for lectures. You have teach yourself BEFORE he lectures about it because there are quizzes after EVERY lecture. GO TO SI!!!! SI helps out tremendously and DO NOT slack on the homework!!!! DO NOT SLACK ON THE HOMEWORK. The tests are difficult but do the practice test and you should be okay. Good luck :)

Professor Kimball does an effective job teaching chemistry. Chemistry requires lots of practice and studying to master, and he did well directing students at what they needed to do to be successful in the class. His tests were challenging, but not unfair. Finally, he taught students to develop work habits they could use throughout chem. and life.