3.9

Derek Jensen

Humanities - Brigham Young University - Idaho

3.9
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

124

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Bro Jensen is a good dude but a bad teacher

FDHUM108 - 1.0 rating

such an amazing teacher and such a cool guy and I would recommend him to anyone looking to take a humanities class

FDCA101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

57%

Textbook Required

45%

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A+: 4
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Clear grading criteria (5)
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5.0

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Reviews (124)
5.0
3.0
HUM202
Dec 14, 2007

Brother Jensen is a great teacher. He is an asset to this school. Take his classes, you will learn some cool stuff!

5.0
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HUM202
Feb 20, 2008

Excellent new teacher. Has a lot of enthusiasm for the subject and makes you want to come to class. He has you learn about the best art and literature of the past 500 years and you'll have fun doing it. Homework is pretty easy; you'll read 5-15 pages per class period and do a quick five-question quiz afterwards. Great teacher, great class.

5.0
1.0
HUM101
Mar 28, 2008

I loved this class. Dr. Jensen is Hilarious and makes you want to come to class. He knows a lot about the subject and teaches really well. His quizzes are super easy. He gives lot of freebies when you just come to class. GREAT TEACHER!!!! I recommend him to everyone!

5.0
3.0
PHIL202
May 28, 2008

I find his class very interesting, and he seems to be genuinely interested in what he is teaching. He is incredibly cute, as well. :) But I think the only thing I cannot report very well on is the clarity of what he teaches - I think he does fine -class itself is rather confusing due to the material (hint: Kant). But I find him to be well-informed.

4.0
2.0
HUM101
Jul 6, 2008

I feel like he doesn't have ANY enthusiasm for the subject. He has his masters in the History of Science and teaches humanities..feels like socrates is trying to teach us how to run a dish washer. Fairly easy class. Not too bad.

4.0
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PHIL202
Jul 21, 2008

Read assignments twice. Take notes from the book. Young teacher. He's willing to answer questions.

4.0
3.0
HUM101
Nov 9, 2008

Very good teacher, especially for being new. Lots of quizzes but they're not too bad as long as you do the reading. A couple of projects but overall a fun, interesting class! A couple projects, but they're fun. I would definitely recommend him!

5.0
2.0
HUM201
Nov 14, 2008

I loved this class. Brother Jensen makes it really interesting and fun. You do some presentations throughout the semester that are kinda busy work, but they can be fun. He gives you a study guide for every test. The class is really fun.

4.0
2.0
HUM101
Nov 14, 2008

I loved this class. It was so fun and Dr. Jensen made it fun to come to. He was easy and could make anything come to life. It was just a fantastic class and I would suggest it to anyone who is going to take a Humanities class.

4.0
1.0
HUM101
Nov 17, 2008

I really liked this class. He makes the class really fun and you can tell he loves what he teaches. There's a quiz every day but it's super easy if you do the reading. There's also group presentations and group work throughout the semester but it's fun and easy as well.

5.0
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HUM202
Dec 17, 2008

I loved this class! It was always the one class that I didn't want to miss. Bro. Jensen made it fun and is easy going. I would STRONGLY encourage anyone to take from this professor!

5.0
3.0
PHIL202
Feb 23, 2009

This was my favorite class, I learned so much in his class. We take short 5pt quizzes everyday in class and have to have the reading assignment done. The reading is hard, but Dr. J does a phenomenal job teaching the material in an easy-to-understand way. A lot of class discussion, so I recommend not missing class. Very cute professor as well :)

2.0
1.0
FDCOM201
Jun 18, 2009

I hated this class. Bro. Jensen has a terrible attitude every day, and doesn't care about the students at all. He needs a serious attitude adjustment. He is not helpful, he's lazy, and he requires an extreme amount of work for a semester project that gets assigned the first day of class. He might be good for other class, but not FDCOM 201.

4.0
1.0
FDCOM201
Jul 2, 2009

Good teacher, easy class. There's just a dumb group project that I think is totally pointless. There's a 5-point quiz everyday based on the reading. Just do all the reading and you can get full credit. He shows clips from The Office to clarify points in the lecture. Enjoyable and do-able 2 credit class.

5.0
1.0
FDCOM201
Nov 3, 2009

Super easy class. Every class you read a short reading to get an easy 5 quiz points. He shows clips from The Office to illustrate communication, which is great. You also do a research/speech project which was kind of a lot of work, but worth the stuff you learn from it. I'd recommend him as a teacher.

3.0
2.0
PHIL202
Dec 12, 2009

This guy is brilliant and very well-informed about he subject matter. He's hilarious and always does a great job of bringing things down to a level that you can understand it. However, he offers minimal (if any) feedback to your assignments, which is frustrating. Brother Jensen's class isn't easy, but its worth it. He is also VERY NICE to look at.

4.0
3.0
PHIL202
Dec 14, 2009

Great class, lots of interesting discussions. Worth taking if you don't mind reading the text before class.

4.0
2.0
PHIL202
Dec 15, 2009

Brother Jensen is truly hilarious and always makes class fun. Even though a lot of the course material is confusing, he does a great job explaining it in a way you can understand it. However, I don't like that he gives very minimal, if any, feedback when it comes to papers and tests. He is insanely attractive :) Class isn't easy, but its worth it.

5.0
3.0
HUM202
Jan 8, 2010

Brother Jensen is a pretty good teacher. He does care about students and is willing to work with you. He is not extremely difficult, but you do have to read. The tests were kind of difficult because you had to memorize quite a bit. But the class isn't impossible. I would recommend him.

4.0
3.0
FDHUM102
Feb 26, 2010

Brother Jensen is a super cool teacher. He makes the class fun becuase you can tell he cares about the subject. As long as you do the reading and go to class you should do well in the class. Also he's pretty cute which just adds to it all!

4.0
1.0
HUM102
Mar 26, 2010

Totally fun class. I really enjoyed learning about the Machine-Garden theme. It really helped me to become more cultured and to appreciate the many arts that are in the world. He's a great teacher and always willing to help explain things. Also, you'll never feel uncomfortable to ask a question or state what you are thinking. Very fun and mellow.

5.0
3.0
HUM102
Mar 31, 2010

Brother Jensen is a great and fun teacher. He really can connect and have fun with his students.

5.0
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HUM202
Apr 2, 2010

Really liked his class. Easier than Rick Davis. His tests are not bad if you read or just know your stuff. Bro. Jensen gets into it more when people participate. I got in with alot of underachievers who didnt care to read or participate and thought they were cool so I got shortchanged there.

5.0
3.0
FDHUM102
May 22, 2010

Awesome teacher. He explains everything really well and makes the information fun to learn. He just seems very chill about everything. His class is one of my favorites. I would definitely recommend taking from him.

2.0
3.0
HUM102
Jun 22, 2010

I really don't understand why everyone is giving Bro.Jensen good reviews. I felt like every minute I was in the class was useless. Had an extremely bad experience with him. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I could learn more from Wikipedia then from him. I expected from these other reviews that I'd like his class but I was 100% wrong.

5.0
2.0
HUM102
Jul 15, 2010

Bro Jensen is an awesome teacher! You would be smart to take from him. He knows his stuff and he is quite humorous! I looked forward to this class, not too difficult. I did good on the tests. Seriously I really enjoyed this class! :) I believe his grading and teaching style are fair. Plus he makes the class laugh. A+

5.0
2.0
HUMHUM
Jul 16, 2010

Okay believe it or not this is the class I thought I'd hait the most, but it was by far my favorite class. I took Intro to Art and Culture. It was awesome. In all the humanities courses you have to memorize classical music this is the easiest class I've heard of when memorizing those. The work load isn't too much.

4.0
1.0
HUM102
Jul 20, 2010

I was already quite familiar with the humanities when I took this class, so I didn't learn much new material. I wish he had gone more in depth with the subjects, but overall it was a good, easy class. The tests are easy, and he's a fun, cool teacher.

4.0
1.0
HUM102
Aug 17, 2010

I think he's a really gifted teacher. I knew a little about the subject, but it seemed like I was always interested in the lectures and I easily retained the material. The tests were easy because of this. Generally, he made it really easy and interesting to learn about the humanities.

5.0
3.0
FDHUM108
Dec 9, 2010

I LOVE Brother Jensen! He is one of the BEST teacher's I've had on this campus! He truly cares about his students and wants them all to succeed. He danced/sung for us in order for us to remember songs. You will not regret taking this class if you do!

3.0
3.0
FDHUM102
Mar 17, 2011

This guy is brilliant! he knows his stuff relly well. class was interesting! Tests were very hard for me. The review in class was never good enough. He picks random facts but to succeed in his class you must attend and take notes. A lot of busy work overall.

5.0
2.0
FDHUM102
Mar 27, 2011

Mr. Jensen is hilarious and I loved going to his classes! There's three exams, that are pretty easy, quizzes everyday that were super easy if you read the assigned reading, and several writing assignments, as well as 3 papers that were fairly easy. I'm horribly at english, but managed to get a hundred on almost all of them. Take him! so worth it!!!

5.0
1.0
HUM102
Apr 11, 2011

I had no interest in humanities and now I do, so much so I might make it a minor. Brother Jensen is an amazing man! I learned so much and looked forward to his class everyday. Take him, you'll love it.

5.0
3.0
HUM102
Jul 6, 2011

I loved Brother Jensen as a teacher. Great man and very enthusiastic about the class that he was teaching. Although others found this class very easy, I found it difficult. I had no interest in Humanities and still don't. The class was itself was well organized and had daily I-Clicker Quizzes. There were three exams total which were fairly easy.

5.0
3.0
HUM102
Jul 14, 2011

I really liked Brother Jensen. He knew how to make class fun and it's an easy A or B. There are daily quizzes, but they are generally easy. The only thing that was a little hard were the tests. There were only 3 but make sure you study and pay attention.

4.0
4.0
HUM497
Jul 25, 2011

Good teacher. Paper was hard, but learned a lot!

4.0
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HUM201
Jul 28, 2011

Prof. Jensen is a nerdy dude that is funny and makes the class comfortable. His class isn't that hard if you are adept at writing short papers and doing some research. I don't think his grading of participation is fair and he doesn't seem to give a grade above a 95 (other than tests), but in the end getting an A is about doing the papers/reading.

5.0
2.0
HUM102
Aug 10, 2011

Loved this class so much! Great teacher!

5.0
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FDHUM102
Dec 18, 2011

Brother Jensen is such a chill dude. His syllabus is crystal clear, he has no surprises. The subject was interesting, you could tell he loved to teach it which made it easier to understand! He's got a great sense of humor and will answer any questions. I loved him and would definitely recommend him!

5.0
3.0
HUM250
Feb 24, 2012

Difficult teacher but I'm learning so much from this class and it's so worth it. A lot of work tho...

5.0
4.0
FDHUM102
Apr 7, 2012

AWESOME CLASS!!! Best class i have taken so far! He makes it really interesting and fun. The work isnt to hard at all, you just have to do it!

5.0
3.0
HUM105
Dec 3, 2012

Beauty and Creativity has been my favorite class so far. Jensen always made class interesting and fun. He made sure that we understood the concepts, even if he had to show us clips from The Office to do so! The work doable, just a few short papers and super easy 4 question quizzes each day. Do the reading and they are easy to pass. Take his class!

4.0
2.0
HUM105
Dec 4, 2012

Brother Jensen Is a pretty chill guy. though I am not a fan of the subject, he manages to make it tolerable. You take a quiz each class on the reading. He has a few written reports. If you do them, it you have a good grade. Study the music and art. Tests get you if you don't.

4.0
2.0
FDHUM105
Mar 6, 2013

Brother Jensen makes this subject fun because he loves it so much. His class has dull moments and unless you stay up on reading, it's easy to fall behind. The course load isn't too much, though. The only negative thing is that sometimes I feel Brother Jensen would rather not be there and I can't figure out why. He's great though! :)

1.0
4.0
HUMANITIES
Dec 6, 2013

He told me not to expect an A. His quiz's are ridiculously difficult. His tests are based on a lot of things he says in class but he is never clear on what is important in class so it's nearly impossible to take useful notes. Not good about getting back to his students and refuses to accept when he is unclear about something.

5.0
2.0
FDCA101
Dec 17, 2013

Brother Jensen is a really great teacher. He is very enthusiastic in his teaching, you can tell that he enjoys what he teaches. I don't care what other people say about him (especially the review below) he is very relaxed and he is always willing to help. You should definitely take this teacher.

5.0
2.0
FDCA101
Mar 19, 2014

I really enjoyed Brother Jensen as a teacher! I thought that he taught so that everyone could understand the material and he let you know what would be on the test. His class is pretty easy if you attend regularly and do the reading every day before class. He does clicker questions before class everyday but they are easy if you do the reading!

5.0
4.0
FDCA101
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2014

I thought class would be boring but was pleasantly surprised. It was interesting and inspiring, and Bro Jensen is super chill. Highlights of class include Les Mis, running around campus taking pictures, listening to classical music, going to concerts and plays, and stop framing movies to find hidden meaning in the lighting, and object placement.

4.0
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FDCA101
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2014

You learn a LOT in his class, but somehow, it has a really relaxed feel to it. He definitely is passionate about the subject! I highly recommend his class.

5.0
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FDCA101
Apr 9, 2014

Bro Jensen is awesome. He made it fun ti be in class and is really passionate about his subject. He is really big on respect, so absolutely no electronic devices. Reasonable daily iclicker questions on the reading for the day. Got me more interested in art than I ever have been in the past. Take his class!!

5.0
2.0
FDCA101
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2014

Great professor, probably one of the best I've had! I didn't have an interest in humanities before I went to this class but I absolutely love it now! He's an easy teacher and really fun. There's in-class clicker quizzes everyday but as long as you did the really easy readings then you'll be fine. His tests are easy as long as you study!

4.0
1.0
FDCA101
Jun 2, 2014

My only objection to Bro. Jensen is that he is a blatant hypocrite. i have attended his class everyday and i get the impression that he tries to go out of his way to be controversial. If you enjoy modern entertainment, he says you are poorly cultured. The only way something can be considered truth in his class is if he says it.

5.0
1.0
FDCA101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Jun 22, 2014

such an amazing teacher and such a cool guy and I would recommend him to anyone looking to take a humanities class. He makes his own test but they are super super easy as long as you review material. gives you a study guide. Bring your iclicker to class. Not that much work just read before class for daily quiz. YOU"LL LOVE HIM

3.0
1.0
FDCA101
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2014

SUPER EASY, tough we is very arrogant and thinks he is perfect. Uh, i really did not like him. But it was an easy A, he has this "automatic" policy if you come to class every day the whole semester and are not late...you get an automatic 100% on the final :)

5.0
2.0
STDEV214R
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2014

Professor Jensen is amazing and really has changed my life. This class rocks and I think that everyone should take it. Seriously! I needed a low-stress "show up and pass" class and Positive Living gave me so much more than I could have hoped for. Professor Jensen cares about his students, he is easy going and helps you to be the same. He gets life!

4.0
1.0
PHIL202
Apr 2, 2015

Dr. J is a great teacher and really enjoys teaching philosophy. When he doesn't know the answer to a student's questions he admits it, does the research between class period, and comes back with a clear answer. At times the lectures were dull (could be subject material or time of day) but other than that the class was informative and rich.

3.0
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FDCA101
Grade: A
May 3, 2015

Pretty good class, Brother Jensen is super passionate about the things he teaches. Highly recommend sticking to the syllabus, remembering the readings, and being in class every day.

3.0
3.0
HUM250
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2015

Bro. Jensen is OBSESSED with passive voice. DON'T USE IT AT ALL! He will discuss how bad it is constantly and mark you down on your papers every time it pops up. He isn't very helpful at explaining criteria well, if you e-mail him for specifications he will just quote the syllabus at you.

5.0
3.0
HUM497
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2015

Awesome class, teacher, and discussions.

3.0
3.0
FDHUM 110
Grade: B
Oct 28, 2015

Brother Jensen pisses me off on frequent occasion. The material itself is fine--in fact I love the arts--but his ego is more important to him than the productivity of his clients (I pay a lot of money for him to stand there and blabber). Not only does he waste a lot of time, but he gets upset if you do homework on your laptop during his tangents.

5.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2015

I had Bro. Jensen for Foundations of Humanities and he was awesome. Even though there was homework due practically every class it almost never took longer than an hour. He made class interesting and had a great sense of humor. I would definitely advise taking class from him. As a warning, there were quizzes on the homework in class each day.

4.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2015

He is a really entertaining teacher. He made a topic that I wasn't interested in, tolerable. He gives a short quiz every class but they are very easy if you did the reading. He talks a lot but he is very easy to listen to.

5.0
1.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2015

LOVED HIM! Short quiz every class over the short reading. Very easy. Tests are super easy. He gives you the study guide. Have to be in class to take the quizzes. There are a few extra assignments like going to a concert, art exhibit, etc. then writing a 1 page paper over it. He is hilarious and usually lets out early because he is hungry. Take him!

4.0
2.0
PHIL314
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2015

Bro. Jensen is great. He is super smart but talks and acts like a college student. His lectures are pretty boring, but his personality makes up for it. The one thing to watch out for is that his laid back demeanor may trick you into thinking he is an easy grader, but he takes the work seriously and you have to work for an A in this class.

4.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2015

Brother Jensen actually made this class really interesting. You have to read things every night and expect a quiz on it the next class period. You have to go to four events over the semester and write papers on them, but they're easy 100s. The tests were easy if you actually did the reading each night. Bro J does NOT like phones or laptops out.

2.0
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FDHUM108
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2016

Trust the syllabus, not Brother Jensen. He has misinformed me more than once about class assignments. On one occasion I missed class, emailed him explaining my absence, and asked how to make up for it. Weeks later there was a group project I urgently completed alone and got docked on because he never responded to that email. Simply not reliable. :/

4.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: B+
Mar 7, 2016

Brother Jensen is an awesome teacher and very entertaining. He has a lot of passion for what he does and it really shines through in his teaching. Make sure to study really hard for the tests because they are most of your grade. Also, attendance is completely mandatory or you will definitely not do well.

3.0
2.0
HUM101
Mar 8, 2016

The readings and videos assigned outside of class are fascinating, but Bro. Jensen has poor command of the classroom and his lectures are often dry and rambling. It's a shame, because I think he really does love the arts, but he doesn't transfer that enthusiasm to his students. On the plus-side (I guess) his quizzes and tests are pathetically easy.

5.0
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HUM110
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2016

TAKE HIM!! He was my favorite teacher on campus right now! He is pretty hilarious. He knows his stuff very well. He will help you if you have any questions. I thought I hated art, but after taking his class I found that art could be fun! I learned so much from him and the class! You have a quiz every time, but if you do the reading, it's easy!

5.0
3.0
HUM101
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2016

Man, I can't tell you how much I love him within 350 characters. He knows his stuff and he knows what he is talking about. I hated art but now I appreciate. I got so much out of this class. Study hard and don't skip classes. He is really funny. He explains things really well as well, you can talk to him after class for more. TAKE HIM!!!!

5.0
4.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A+
Jun 16, 2016
Would take again

I love this professor! He know about what he talking about. The readings are large, but enjoyable if you find it interesting and ready to learn. If you do not read you will have a bad grade in your quizzes, but then he explains everything. He answers every question you have, and helps you if need it.

5.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

If you do the reading and take good notes, this is an easy A. Brother Jensen is super passionate about every topic you cover in humanities, and he's happy to explain things as much as possible. If you're a visual learner you'll especially like his class because you watch a lot of videos every day.

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4.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Brother Jensen is an awesome professor. He has a passion for what he is teaching, and class is enjoyable. If you do the readings, and take avid notes in class, you'll get an A. You do have small quizzes every day, so attendance is crucial.

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5.0
3.0
FDHUM101
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

One of the most inspirational teachers I've ever had. This class was so awesome and Bro Jensen made every class a class you wouldn't want to miss. Suer funny and overall great teacher. Take him!!! Get on the wait lists of you have to its worth the wait.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
FDHUM101
Grade: A-
Mar 10, 2017
Would take again

His lectures were very interesting! However, I'm glad it was just an hour long class, but that was more toward my lack of interest in humanities than the teacher's skills. My grades all coordinated with my personal understand of humanities, not his teaching skills. I had a difficult time on tests but always excelled on projects! I enjoyed Jensen!

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Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
HUM202
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2017
Would take again

Seriously, Bro Jensen is HYSTERICAL. His class was a blast! He knows all about this subject, but is not pompous about it whatsoever. The textbook matters, and he has quizzes every class period on the chapter. Other than that, you do a one-time semester presentation, write one paper, and laugh at his cheesy jokes. Plus, you learn a TON! Take him!

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Hilarious
4.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Mar 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Good teacher but the class material wasn't very enjoyable

5.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Mar 15, 2017
Would take again

Brother Jensen is an Amazing teacher. He really knows his stuff and is give great lectures. He really likes students to participate and answer any questions asked. He always does exam review before exams and is clear what will be coming out in the exams. Exams are done in class so don't need to go to testing center. NO EXTRA CREDIT but wont need it

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
HUM101
Grade: A-
Mar 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Bro. Jensen is very passionate about what he teaches. However, the tests are absurdly long and requires you to memorize many details that have no relevance. The reading assignments take forever. Lots of group projects. Lots of papers to write. Lots of outside-of-class assignments. Classes are just a repeat of what you just did on your homework.

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TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
HUM101
Oct 24, 2017
Would take again

Brother Jensen is a cool guy! But the material was boring, and not easy to really get into. A lot of reading and online quizzes for homework. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you miss class you'll be behind. He goes on tangents about things he is passionate about. The tests include things that aren't important.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
2.0
FDHUM108
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Bro Jensen is a good dude but a bad teacher. He has a lot of opinions and if your opinion isn't the same as his then you're wrong. Lectures are a big waste of class time. He takes a long time to get to a mediocre point

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I HATED taking FDHUM110 with Bro. Jensen. He was pretty laid back, but I didn't learn anything from him. Lectures were a complete waste of time. There was no valuable discussion or analysis of the pieces we studied. The class was pretty easy overall, but you have to be good at studying on your own. The exams are memorization and multiple choice.

4.0
4.0
FDHUM101
Grade: D+
Dec 25, 2017
Would take again

Brother Jensen is great, I really loved his class despite my bad grade, he gives good lectures, assigns interesting books, and his class was a highlight of my day. Although he gives a study guide his tests are pretty darn difficult especially the last two, so beware!!!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
Tests are tough
4.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Dec 29, 2017
Would take again

Brother Jensen is amazing. He connects really well with the students he has and makes his lectures very fun and interesting. You can tell that he is very passionate about what he teaches and really wants his students to know the value of the knowledge he is giving. There's a short quiz before every class over the homework(usually reading or video).

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Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2018
Would take again

If you actually read the assigned reading and pay attention in class, this is a fairly easy course. Bro Jensen is quick to help you out if youre having trouble too, which is nice. He does have you work in groups sometimes though. All in all, I enjoyed taking this class from Bro Jensen very much.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
2.0
FDHUM101
Grade: A-
Mar 16, 2018
Would take again

Brother Jensen is very passionate and knowledgable about humanities. Make sure to take notes! The tests are pretty difficult, but as long as you ace the daily quizzes, you should pass.

Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
FDHUM102
Grade: B
Mar 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Brother Jensen is a cool guy but not a good teacher. The things he goes over in class aren't usually on the exams. You have to really pay attention to the reading assignments and you're kinda on your own. If you aren't on top of your homework assignments you're not going to do well on the exams.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

Brother Jensen is a great teacher. If you take pay attention, participate in class discussions, take notes and attend the study sessions you will pass! This was my favorite class this semester by far!

Inspirational
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
FDHUM110
Grade: D+
Apr 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He will not put up with anything. If you miss class even for a dying family member. Or you get sick like the flu he doesnt care he doesnt email you back. And will not even consider giving you points for something if it was a group project you missed class for even if it was for a dead family member.

Tough Grader
5.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A-
Jun 11, 2018
Would take again

Brother Jensen was an awesome professor! I loved going to his class! He was very clear on what was graded and what was going to be on the test. Study hard, and prepare for the daily quizzes that he has, and you'll do just fine on the tests. Study groups and friends in the class made it even better.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HUM110
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed his class, and I learned so much! It's been over two years since I took Humanities from him, but I still remember most of the material. Yes, it required a lot of work, and you really had to pay attention, but I'm glad I took it, and I'd do it again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Brother Jensen knows how to take Humanities, which many people, including myself, finds no use in knowing, and makes it interesting and not to difficult. I would recommend him to everyone.

Gives good feedback
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Brother Jensen was great. He made humanities pretty interesting. I would recommend that you don't skip class, though. He doesn't post slides or many outside resources so if you aren't in class you'll be in trouble for the tests. There are a lot of easy group projects. Participate and do the readings and you'll do just fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
2.0
FDHUM105
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Brother Jensen was very average. He probably will never know your name. His lectures are boring and he seems bored giving them. If you do the daily online quizzes and read youll be fine.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
FDHUM110
Jan 19, 2019
Would take again

The deeper meaning behind vases and the personality types of greek columns (they dont have personalities its limestone) was never my way of thinking. I dont think everthing has a subtle nuance to it, but he manages to keep itinteresting. Hes funny & entertaining. He reminds me of Justin Hammer from Iron Man 2. Watch the movie & youll see why.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
PHIL202
Jan 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He speaks in a monotone at all times and seems almost perpetually bored by the material, which makes the classes kind of hard to sit through. There's also a ton of really dense reading involved but it is usually interesting.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2019
Would take again

Attendance helps to clarify readings and class topics will be on the test. 4 exams, lowest exam grade dropped. Worth taking for a basic understanding of literature, architecture, film, art etc. Be ready to read Shakespeare, read old stories, and 3 quizzes weekly. Bro Jensen knows his stuff, could be more lively, talented musician, good professor.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I have so many problems with this teacher. Just dont take him.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

Brother Jensen cares about his students, he's knowledgeable about all topics discussed in class. There are 3 quizzes a week based on the readings due before class, 4 unit tests in class but the lowest grade is dropped. Attendance isn't mandatory but material for tests is discussed in class. Textbooks can be found online. I'd recommend him.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
FDHUM108
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He gave lots of little assignments but they would not change the test scores. Might as well not even do the little reading quizzes. Also, he did not care to understand the students life or see his students a priority to him he was just going through the motions. Take humanities from any other teacher.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
FDHUM108
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

such a dull professor, goes about teaching philosophy all wrong. Takes all the individual thinking and processing out of it.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
FDHUM108
Grade: B
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class is probably easy with any other teacher, but with him it was so hard. He is so boring and rude to students when you email asking for help. Honestly, a Foundations class shouldn't be as hard as he made it. I am so glad I'm done taking his class. He was the worst teacher I have ever had. Good luck if you have him.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A-
May 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

There is a lot of reading and a lot of homework in this class, but none of it is super difficult. He is a good teacher, but not one of my favorites. He offers a lot of extra credit opportunities though.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
FDHUM105
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is very polite and passionate about what he teaches. His classes can feel very long, he shares a lot of information where the class just sits and listens to what you read about already for your homework. A lot of your grade depends on the quizzes that you take, there are a lot so you have to do all of the readings! He does not take attendance.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
HUM101
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

I absolutely love Brother Jensen's class. He definitely gets a bad wrap. He is very passionate about humanities. He does not take attendance, but most of his test questions are exactly what he says in class. He offers multiple opportunities for extra credit and his assignments are easy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
HUM110
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2020
Would take again

Brother Jensen is an excellent teacher. If you rely on his review sheet before tests, it will help you answer every question. Obtaining an A is very easy in his class. He is also understanding if something goes wrong, you can email him about it. He gets rid of unnecessary busywork and lecturing time. I highly recommend him!

4.0
2.0
FDHUM110
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2020
Would take again

He is probably the most passionate teacher I have ever had. He really cares about humanities and I actually loved the class. It was so interesting and I learned a ton. The homework is basically big projects. Learn so many songs, attend a certain amount of plays (or similar things), identify certain works of art around campus.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

I loved Derek Jensen so much! He is funny and caring but he does have a lot of homework but I learned more in this class than any class I've taken in my life. Everything you learn will help you notice new things in your own life.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
HUM110
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His class is incredibly hard to get a good grade in because his tests have very little correlation to the things we actually talk about and study. Honestly, he's a good guy, so if you' just trying to learn random stuff about old art and music take him, but if you want to get a good grade that reflects your work, SERIOUSLY take it from anyone else.

4.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Brother Jensen is a solid teacher. The class itself can be a tad boring just because of the material we go over, but he definitely makes it entertaining with his great personality. I thought there was an appropriate amount of work in the class and there's a few 700 words papers you need to write, so nothing crazy. 10/10 would recommend him!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
2.0
HUM110
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend him! He gave the whole class an option to our change on our lowest quiz score if we completed optional assignment in return. I emailed the professor with specific questions about the assignment. The email I received back from him was unacceptable. The only words in the email were "idk". So unprofessional and would never recommend

4.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2021
Would take again

Professor Jensen is an amazing Teacher. I have learned a lot from him and the assignments aren't super hard. He is super relatable and always helps to explain what can be misunderstood from the readings in later classes so don't skip. You take the time to study, look over the reviews, ¬ just treat this as a throwaway class you can get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2021
Would take again

Bro. Jenson is awesome! this was my favorite class this semester and I learned a lot. Make sure you show up to class for the attendance quizzes and you'll be good.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

Really great teacher, exams are fair, he does his best to not trick you with the questions. If you miss a lecture, make sure you get notes from a friend. Every exam will have 1 or 2 questions from each lecture. Doesn't reply to emails quickly, but to be fair, the guy has 8 kids. Really enjoyed this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
FDHUM101
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2022
Would take again

Attendance is a must! Daily attendance quizzes happen almost every class. He is passionate about his work and does a great job of teaching the humanities so you can easily understand it. Gives several reminders for upcoming events like tests. Make sure to take notes in class so you can look back at them because what you learn will be on the test.

5.0
2.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2022
Would take again

Brother Jensen is awesome! I have learned so many cool things in his class about architecture, theater, art, etc. He is funny and great at teaching. You can tell he has passion for what he teaches. The class is easy, fun, and interesting. You have assignments the day before class to get to know the material, and it's interesting and easy.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: B-
Nov 19, 2022
Would take again

I had been hit by a car 5th week into my first semester. He was caring, understanding, and helped me achieve my goals. I am submitting this before I know my final grade. Currently it is at a B- Most assignments require passwords. This means you need to be in class day to day to get a good grade.

Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
HUM110
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2022

Bro Jensen is nice as a person but I wouldn't take him as a professor. We never review for exams, he goes too fast teaching, his grading is unfair and on his review sheets for the exams, lots of stuff isn't even on the exam. It's frustrating. Also other humanities professors can use a notecard on test to have with you, but we can't have one.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2023
Would take again

This was my favorite class of the semester. Brother Jensen is just a cool guy, and utilizes many resources for his teaching which make the class engaging and memorable. Personally, I didn't think he was a hard grader at all. He made me have a deeper appreciation for the arts, and I learned things that I will use for the rest of my life.

Amazing lectures
1.0
2.0
Phil110-03
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2024

I took him for a philosophy class, the work was easy, but the way he taught was really dumb. He had the idea that certain people had correct points of view, and some didn't, and that if you debated with him he wouldn't accept that he was wrong, and not give good evidence as to why he was right. Nice guy, but let us debate and accept a loss man. ugh

5.0
2.0
HUM110
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

I love Brother Jensen so much, I took his philosophy class just for my generals, but he made me actually enjoy philosophy. Highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting to try it out. Probably one of my favorite teachers in this whole school so far.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PHIL314
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

I loved this class. i had never taken a philosophy class so it was definitely a different way of thinking to get use to. Brother Jensen has really fun lectures and knows what he is talking about. It definitely is a class that you have to participate in, but it's really fun.

3.0
3.0
Phil110-03
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2025

Bro. Jensen clearly knew a good amount about Philosophy however the lectures and slides often went from topic to topic without much differentiation which made it hard to keep track in person or even when catching up online. However there is a good amount of lenience with him dropping lowest grades of assignments at the end of the semester.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HUM110
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2025
Would take again

Brother Jensen has been an amazing teacher this semester! I really appreciated his teaching style and humor! There are four main exams, but as long as you take notes and pay attention in class, you'll be just fine! This was probably my favorite class this semester, and I actually switched my major to humanities because I loved this class so much!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
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