Excellent at teaching both the concepts involved in the course and how to apply them to solve a problem. Says exactly what he's going to test the class on so no surprised exist on test day. Shows great respect for students and genuinely wants his students to succeed in his class and beyond.

Great professor. Genuinely wants you to succeed and will help you in any way he can. He can get a bit confused sometimes in lecture, and his test grading can be a bit strange, but overall a GREAT professor!

Rarely went to class but enjoyed it when I did. Tests were always what he said they would be and were not very hard. Offers a lot of extra credit throughout the semester and drops low hw grades. Easy to get an A if you put in the effort.

Best professor I've had so far at UF. Truly and sincerely cares about students and remembers you if you go to office hours and class. Tests are not tricky if you do the homework (and pay attention to what he hints at). Put in the effort-you'll earn it back.

Awesome professor, He really cares about his students and is genuine when giving advice on everyday life and future involvement in your career. You don't need to attend class but like it was said before I very much enjoyed the times I did

He is a viking-esque monster who will crush your desire to exist.

Super-easy class; Dickrell realizes this, so he doesn't go over material ad nauseam. Instead, free class time is used for career advice or exam review. Be careful - there are a total of ~9 problems that determine the majority of your grade in the class. However, Dr. Dickrell tells you what the specific exam problems will cover.

100% Best Professor I've had thus far at UF. He is captivating in his lectures bc he makes jokes and tells stories and also teaches in a very clear and concise manner. Even though attendance is optional it is SO worth it because he's nice to look at and also gives great life advice. If you have the chance, definitely take his class!

My favorite teacher at UF by far. He really knows how to keep the class interesting. He also gives some really awesome life lessons. The tests can be a bit difficult, but as long as you do the homework you should be fine. He is also very clear on what is going to be on the tests. I would recommend him all the way!!!

Great guy, extremely friendly

He is chill, tells awesome stories about life and whatever, and teaches Statics like a boss. The class is quite a bit of work, it may seem (just homework), but he makes the exams easy for anyone who has followed along. The class is online but I wish it weren't, because he rocks..

Best teacher I've ever had. I'm not even in Engineering.

BEST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD!! I WOULD WATCH HIS LECTURES OVER AND OVER AGAIN ... A++++++++++++

My role model

Such a good professor

Watch lectures, simple A. Best teacher so far!

Extremely helpful and funny! This is the best class I've had yet and certainly encourages me to stay in engineering. He really tries to help students with the material. Do the MasteringEngineering homework and watch the videos and you should be fine on the exams!

This is a man who strolls into class wearing a pirate hat and riding his pet velociraptor. He requires you write your answers in blood and burns them as an offering to the physics gods. If they are displeased with your answers, the professor gives you the option of having his velociraptor tutor you or devour you.

Dr. Dickrell is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Although his exams are tough with so few questions, thus so little room for mistakes, I feel his teaching style keeps everyone interested and entertained. Whether you go to class or watch the lectures online, I feel this class was well taught and I would take another class with Dickrell.

Great and engaging teacher. Makes watching lectures online actually interesting (didn't know it was possible). Good teacher who is clear in his teaching. Fun, encouraging, and caring about not just his student's grades, but their well being. I was very surprised with how much I enjoyed this class. Definitely recommend.

DJD3 is a very good engineering professor. One of few professors alive who knows internet memes and how to use them! EX: "The numbers of unknowns in this equation are too damn high!" (McMillan reference included) Would definitely recommend, good teaching style, very helpful, good sense of humor. But beware of his love for rock climbing.

DJD3 is a very good engineering professor. One of few professors who knows about internet memes and how to use them! Ex: "The number of unknowns in this equation are too damn high!" (McMillan reference included) Very helpful, good teaching style, cares for his students, good sense of humor. Beware of his love for rock climbing, however.

GREAT TEACHER!!! only thing is that there are only 3 maximum 4 Questions per exam so if you have one wrong you'll lose about 30 points.. besides that he is awesome!! i really enjoyed his lectures!

The best teacher I've ever had at any level. He makes you interested in the subject matter instead of just wanting to pass and move on to the next class. If I could give him an award I would. He is is very down the earth, willing to help you out, funny, and I'll be darned if he's not the most beautiful professor at UF. Word.

Great professor! You will do fine as long as you keep up with the lectures and do the homework problems.

Dr. D is like sunshine on a cloudy day!!! He will led you to an engineering pot of gold at the end of a homework rainbow!!!!

Amazing, does everything he can to keep you engaged throughout the lecture. Gives great advice not just for school but for life, only professor to have done that in a long time. Cool dude

AWESOME!!!! SUPER COOL!! by far the best professor I have had at UF.

I took the EFTP summer engineering course and he taught a programming class that was absolutely the greatest class I have ever taken at UF. I wish i failed it just so i could take it again. He is kick butt for a lack of cursing. A++++++++

A cool, hip teacher, DJD3 teaches statics like a real DJ, pouring knowledge into your soul via the beautiful mechanism of music. He likes to rock out in class and often takes jam breaks, break dances, and crowd surfs in his audience. He may give me a F-, but I give him an A+!

Honestly, most awesome professor you will ever have at UF. Even people that don't need this class would love it. Schools need more professors like him!

The best most hottest teacher at the University of Florida.

One of the best professors at the University of Florida. Taught an EFTP class over the summer and was amazing. Also the hottest professor alive!!!

BEST TEACHER EVER! Genuinely, a nice man and a great teacher! Really sparked my interest in the subject. Also, he is extremely helpful and clear. Makes the material seem easy!

Great professor, I really liked him. gave interesting lectures about the topic and usually added a nice personal anecdote. It's nice to hear about a professor's family and hobbies, makes them seem like a real person. Only thing I say is watch out for trick questions on those exams, because I've noticed there is usually one on each exam.

I think that he he knows what he is talking about and it shows a lot in his teaching.

This class was fantastic, Dickrell was very personable and nice. I enjoyed his class. The classes that he puts online for streaming are better to watch at home than to go to class.

This guy is awesome. Dont need to do much to get an A just follow his lectures online and do your homework.

Really cool teacher. Class is video taped so you don't have to attend class. While you don't have to attend I say attend if you can. You can ask more questions and he always has more to say/joke about before and after the filming. Tests are slightly difficult but definitely passable with some studying.

One of the best professors I've had at UF. Gives advise on general issues as well as help with Statics. Exams can be a little tricky but if you actually do the homework and study practice exams you will do fine!

Dr. Dickrell is a phenomenal professor. He makes statics easy and even interesting! Super easy to talk to in office hours about anything you want. Definitely take the class.

Great professor, Great class. Highly Recommend. Do the homework and you will do great.

Dr. Dickrell is the best! I think he's a cool guy in general and he does a great job explaining the material. I think the exams are pretty straightforward if you pay attention in class and do the mastering engineering homework.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND YOU WILL SUCCEED.

Dickrell is a great professor. Do the homework and you'll get an A

he is super attractive but more importantly he is a great teacher. watching lectures is not a bore and exams are straight forward. gives tons of chances to get 100 for homework

Easily the best teacher I have had at UF. Engages the students academically and socially. Test are straightforward, and lectures are actually enjoyable. Definitely would recommend him (not that you really have a choice)

Great professor. Cares about his students, lectures are easy to watch. Material is VERY easy if you do the assigned work. Easy A.

Dickrell is awesome. Usually talks about random stuff first 5 minutes of lecture and always says exactly what will be on the exams. Do the homework and the class is easy!

Exams are very straightforward. However, on multiple choice questions, he puts close answers instead of exact answers, which can be very tricky. Overall, very great professor and has funny tweets.

Prof. Dickrell made learning a difficult subject easy. He offers the lectures online so you don't have to go to class. As long as you watch all the lectures and do the Mastering Engineering homework you should be fine. I never used the textbook and would recommend not buying it.

Inspiring and very helpful. Got me extremely interested in the topivc

Great professor! Always starts class with little anecdotes about life. Very helpful and explains material very well. He's a fair professor and makes learning the material fun!

Really interesting favorite class thus far

Homeworks due three times a week. Engaging.

He was a very entertaining person to watch. He was engaging, even through the video lectures. Always starts class with an anecdote to get going and it's nearly always some piece of advice that can help with life. He is very clear and consistent with his teaching. Very easy to learn from.

Hands down, best teacher I have had. Course is relatively difficult and requires work but if you watch every lecture and do the homework and quizzes you will be fine. He teaches extremely well and makes it easy to understand statics.

Dan is a wonderful lecturer. He clearly outlines what you need to know to succeed in the class. He can convey the relatively difficult material in Statics in an understandable way. The last week he stopped responding to emails and did not post and extra credit assignment that he promised. Despite this poor ending, I would take his class again.

The class material wasn't too bad if you liked physics 1. Though, I hated that the exams were free response with no credit for work. He basically had a little box where you put the answer. If you made an algebra mistake, you're toast. That's why I ended up with a B in the class. I wish he would just do multiple choice or regular free response.

He is a great professor. Very very smart. He doesn't give partial credit, but anyone who sees the world in black and white, like I do, will understand this. In the real world, you are either right or wrong, there is no partial credit. And he believes in this as well. His test are tough but as long as you study, you will be fine.

He is a great professor. Very very smart. He doesn't give partial credit, but anyone who sees the world in black and white, like I do, will understand this. In the real world, you are either right or wrong, there is no partial credit. And he believes in this as well. His test are tough but as long as you study, you will be fine.

He is a cool professor & his lectures are good but his class is HARD. His tests are difficult & tricky. Free response but he doesn't give partial credit, just a box to write your final answer. He doesn't keep his word & had to curve the class at the end because half the class was failing and the other got mostly C's.

Probably the coolest professor I've had. Lectures are clear and easy to follow if you pay attention and actually do the daily homework. Tests are fair as long as you study for them... He doesn't make it easy but if you put in the effort, you'll get the grade you deserve. Statics is very systematic. Just follow the steps!

He is a good professor, but he will not give you the grade. Expect to work, he will tell you at the beginning the best way to pass is to do practice problems, and it is an absolute must. If you only do the required work, you will most likely get an average grade. He is generally clear on expectations, and will clarify if you ask questions.

Dr. D is a very unique and real dude, but in a good way. He's very philosophical, but his teaching style is geared more towards breaking it down to the basics instead of losing you with the algebra and problem solving that he expects on tests. Honestly, if you do what he asks of you, you will succeed. Basically, sum the forces and the moments.

He's a great proffesor. Use the TA's! Do the HW and fundamental problems. He doesnt talk about his roles in the notebook nor blue valentine but he teaches Statics really well. Nevertheless his exams are tricky. He says he likes to separate "A" students by adding dneaky problems on exams. Brilliant professor nonetheless.

Just great

He is that cool guy professor that you kind of get the vibe is winging it in lectures. A true master of evading tough questions. Overall though he's not bad. The hardest part about this class is not the material, it's really how well you perform under pressure. The tests are easy but critical. Drop a (-) sign and you could be down 30 points.

He's a pretty good professor. Either you'll love him or think he's a complete tool. His tests aren't hard in regards to material, just somewhat of a conceptual nightmare. But he's gotta be the buster for engineers to toughen them up. Just sleep with the book through the semester and you can scrounge by.

I thought Daniel was a great teacher but others have some negative opinions. I will say that the tests can be tough since there isn't really partial credit. I did all of the homework problems and even the optional ones which I think prepare you well for the exam and I easily got an A in the class.

He is a great professor who constantly displays full understanding of the material in the class. If you show up or watch the videos ready to learn, you should do fine in the class. The tests can be challenging though.

If you watch the lectures and do all the hw the tests are straightforward and simple. Great teacher whose lectures are worth watching.

A really awesome professor and one of my favorites that I have had. Super down to earth and never out to get you. Tells you everything you need to know straight up with no bs.

He's a great lecturer for statics, I always enjoyed the lectures. He teaches you what you need to know, does some examples, and then assigns homework that makes you apply what you should have learned in the lecture. I like his exams; they are fair but still require you to think and apply what you have learned. He does a great job with this course.

Amazing class, very fair and structured really well

Absolute beast of a professor, perfect balance of difficulty, not too easy but makes excellent scores on exams very achievable. DO your homework instead of chegging it and you wont need much more effort than that. Top lecturer so far, clearly states exam expectations and how to do it, doesn't get better than that. Cares about students and willhelp

Nice guy, he's a good lecturer who really puts things into perspective. He tells you exactly what you are going to be building on for future classes so you know which concepts are important and need to be fully understood. There are only 2 exams so you gotta make them count. Overall cool guy

His lectures were some of the best I've been to, he does a good job making sure you gain an intuitive understanding of the material. He doesn't do as well of a job at explaining all the math but you do understand what it all does. Weighted heavily towards tests but the tests and assignments were a fair representation of the HW and quizzes assigned.

Tbh i didnt like him much at the start of the semester, but as the class went on I realized that he is actually very good at teaching you what you need to know. Always VERY clear about what you will and wont be tested on. Tests are more than fair, textbook can be found online for free. Do the HW and youll be just fine!!

Strangely specific in structuring of his homework and exams, but solid in giving you what you need to know in his lectures. Most of the homework is online, but only use it to supplement your understanding. If you can do the homework, the exams are simply extensions of your knowledge. Solid professor with a genuine interest in the course and field.

Quality teacher. His online lectures each week were very short and his homework was very light.

Really great prof! Great lectures and straightforward homework. You get notes for the exams which are also pretty straightforward. homework takes time and can be a little tough but nothing unbearable

Overall, pretty good professor. His lectures are interesting. Lots of homework but not anything not doable. He really cares about his students and will make sure everyone does well on exams. Exams are hard but as long as you know the homework you will be okay. Take him

He's a very fair professor and cares about how his students do. His lecture videos were done well in my opinion. Statics can be difficult if you don't have a solid grasp on physics 1 and calc 3 material so make sure you're comfortable with those subjects. If you do all the homework (which isn't much) you will be fine in this class.

Extremely underrated. If you prefer professors to be straight to the point this your guy. Lectures tell you everything you need to know and the class structure is great for asking questions. A bit cocky for someone teaching a first/second year class but he does it extremely well.

DJD3 is a UF urban legend at this point. Hes a decent professor didnt really watch any of his lectures just learned based off YouTube and did fine. Statics is pretty straightforward once you grasp the basics and he practically tells you whats on each exam. The exam format sucked however. Definitely an interesting character.

He's a good professor and he really knows his stuff when he's talking about statics, but he's barely reachable so if you have questions go to office hours. Lectures are prerecorded and posted for the semester. If you keep up with the HW and lectures you should be good for exams. He also gives you a good idea of what will be on the exams before.

He had recorded lectures. They were pretty good. He covered the material well, and the exams were like the homeworks. Very fair class. If you do the homeworks, you will do well.

Took online summer semester 2021. If you're good with free-body diagrams, it shouldn't be that bad. Recorded lectures were from 2017 iirc, but he said he's probably going to update them soon. Not that bad once you understand concepts - no curveballs. Graded with weekly HW/Quizzes, 1 midterm, 1 final. Midterm is 2d, Final is 3d.

Don't mind All these 1 star reviews for EGM2511. The class is the EASIEST technical elective out there. its literally physics 1.

I do not understand all the bad reviews. He is fun, and the lectures are interesting and pretty easy. Homework is long but graded fairly. The only real problem is that he is very very slow at grading, as you likely will get your homework grade a month after it was due. Pretty solid, though, and exams are kinda hard but not too bad.

The class is pretty straight forward in regards to content (not many new concepts). The exams were fair, and one of them even had a question off the review. However, the exams usually only had four questions which is pretty nerve-racking. He did offer extra credit on the last exam and there were quiz and homework drops.

Awesome lecturer- makes you actually want to come to class. Also always tries to relate the material to what you might be expected to do as an engineer. Quizzes are hands down the most difficult quizzes I have ever taken, but the exams are extremely fair. Overall, would take again.

Dr. Dickrell is a funny guy, to be honest, his class is very engaging and I usually never get bored in his class. He is trying a new approach for exams by making them multiple choice so each question is all or nothing, but they are fair exams. His quizzes are impossible though each average is at least a 50%

Took Dr D for statics and MoM, and I would take him again. His exams are difficult, but I have learned a lot in both classes. Take him if you're willing to put in the time and effort, and you will definitely learn the material well. He is more of a tough love type of professor, but he is very accessible outside of class, which always helps.

A very solid professor. Exams were difficult but fair. Quizzes could be unfair, but he was willing to work with students in order to improve grades. Can come across as cold and short, has a high ego, but really does want students to succeed at the end of the day.

Dr. Dickrell is an amazing lecturer. However, his tests are always harder than what he claims they are. He has a bit of an ego which makes him pretty unapproachable in office hours. Other than that, his lectures are entertaining enough to watch.

Daniel Dickrell is honestly a very tough professor. He gives 3 exams for this class and expects the average for exam 2 to drop significantly. The lectures are pretty nice and pre-recorded if online. Homework is decently doable and not too long, maybe 2-3 hours a week. The real issue is the exams, the final for this class was graded on 3 questions.

He's a good lecturer and overall I felt that the tests were mostly based on the homework. 75% of your grade is your tests so be sure to not neglect them. Homeworks are the best practice and also doing practice problems from the textbook if you need extra practice. Overall good teacher I would take him again.

Took his online asynchronous dynamics class for Summer C. As someone who took his Fall statics class (hybrid), dynamics was similar: we were graded on 2 exams and several HWs. Flexible for summer internships/jobs bc the exams were open for 24hrs. He can be hard to reach and his emails can be informal/blunt but overall his lectures are informative.

Professor Dickrell has some of the best lectures I've ever seen, most topics are explained easily and don't take up too much time. The class structure was basically watch the lectures (1-2 hours) do the one homework, then a quiz week. Quizzes were slightly harder Homeworks and exams covered most of what we learned in class. Lots of true false

Has incredible lecture videos that helped me understand the content better than any other resource outside of the class. Most of his hate is unwarranted but the grading in the class is definitely unbalanced. Even getting a single problem wrong on the exams can make getting an A unattainable. I think the emails he sends out are real more than rude.

Dr. Dickrell is a great online lecturer. I took statics over the summer online. I never put in more than 5 hours a week total—(hw, quizzes, lectures, reviewing). My guess is 25-33% earned an A or A-, and it is not difficult to do so if you just do the assigned works. He is not rude, just straightforward. Tests were fair and easier than HWs.