He is very straight forewardand helpful. He will challenge you, but just wants you to get the most out of his class.

This is a great teacher, teaching a difficult subject. He was very good at explaining well, and making us laugh! Anatomy was hard because there is just so much to remember, so no matter who you have, the class will be tough. You need someone who know's what their talking about,like this teacher.

Tries to act tough but is really an awesome & laid-back. Very straight-forward, no surprises! Loves a good joke & laughing at his students. I always cracked up in the testing centre when I came across the "find the lie" taxonomy question that listed "FAMILY: Homan". hahaha (it should be "hominidae" for those of you who haven't taken anatomy yet!).

Great guy,very funny and clever.He knows what he's talking about,and knows that you don't.He does very tricky tests and quizes,and he goes over alot of material very fast.2 five page papers.The tests and quizes are really difficult.Very hard 1090 level class.He makes you know the material.

He's a great teacher, but a hard class though. One problem though, he didn't give us enough specific info on how to write our papers and as a result it cost much of the class their grades. He said he wanted five pages, etc...when we got our papers back, anybody who wrote over five pages, he took points off...that is ridiculous.

Lets face it, anatomy is one of the hardest classes for students at UVSC no matter which teacher you take it from. Unlike the other lab instructors, Don will tell it as it is and prepare you for your rough semester. Don't let his tough-a attitude get to you, he will tear you to shreds but will prepare you more than any other instructor could.

Don is an awesome teacher! His class is hard, but so worth it. Don't let his rough exterior fool you, underneath he's just a big teddy bear. He is one of the few teachers I know who honestly cares about students and would do whatever it takes to help them suceed. I definitely recommend him!!

Homan is VERY intimidating at first, but he warms up after a while. This class is extremely hard, but if you work really hard every single day, you will definitely succeed. Homan really knows his stuff and when it comes to anatomy he is the best!

I had Mr. Homan for anatomy lab. His class is difficult and requires alot of study time (as any good anatomy class will). But he is fair with what he expects of the students and in his grading. He can be rather blunt at times, which can be a bit offensive. But he really is a nice guy deep down - like a big, cuddly teddy bear buried on the inside!

ALL good human anatomy classes are hard. There is no easy teacher at UVU. This teacher teaches hard material but he is VERY clear about his grading and what to expect. He gives VERY USEFUL study tips. If you do well on Midterm and Final, he drops any bad quiz grades that would count against you. Scares the crap out of students, though.

This class is rough and VERY time consuming. If you work your butt off, go to open lab as much as possible, study out of class and be in a study group, you will do well in the class. He doesn't put up with crap, so don't give him crap to deal with!

His classes do the best on the mid term so take him! Can be intimidating but its worth it!

UVU has the toughest anatomy around so don't try to find an easy teacher. They all work together. Homan may be scary at first but he has a sense of humor. He is so clear in what he teaches and what he expects. Don't be afraid of him. He is a good teacher. Get ready to live in the lab!

This was a hard class, but I learned a lot!

Homan is very intelligent, but he can come off as a bit of a jerk at times. He has a tendency to make students feel like idiots. He is very condescending and intimidating at first, but he gets better. I learned a ton from this class!

Homan's labs always do the best on the midterm and final. It's because he pushes his students, and yes, stresses them out a little bit so that they'll work harder.He always throws little anecdotes into his lectures and his tangents can become quite lengthy.This can be frustrating when you just want to hear the terms. Much nicer than his reputation.

Everyone who says he is mean never took the time to talk to him. Mr. Homan cares about his students and wants them to succeed. If you want to do well take it from him. He has very interesting stories and is always willing to help.

Avoid him if possible.fool of himself and biased. No matter how hard you work in the class he will make you feel like you are stupid. If you ask him a question he will turn you in ridicule. I never had to experience anything like that in my 3 years at UVU. There are better anatomy teachers at UVU. Do yourself a favor take it from somebody else.

In Don's defense, he is more concerned about his student's learning the material than he is scoring brownie points with them. Dpm may seem abrasive, but if the students who are complaining took the time to talk him they would find a very responsive & invested professor. I took the class from him & loved it. I STRONGLY suggest him for Anatomy!

They don't chant Penis. He has them say Penis and Vagina to get used to saying terms that might be silly in front of our peers. Yes I totally agree, Don can come off abrasive and unfriendly. But he is by far the best Anatomy teacher at UV. This is one of the hardest classes and he will push you to be your best. This is college. Time to grow up.

Don is seriously the best Anatomy teacher at UVU. His classes always have the highest averages on the midterm and final. He might not be the most personable, but will help you. Just realize he isn't like other teachers that let you ask moron questions. Try to work them out on your own. HIGHLY recommend him if you want an A.

Don thinks he's the God of anatomy. He is smart, and he does know his stuff, but he makes sure everyone else knows about it too. He usually is grumpy and unhappy, but I have taken classes from Shively too and I'd choose Don if I had to choose between them. Study hard, read the book, go to class, and you'll do fine. It's hard but possible.

I thought he was a wonderful professor and I learned the information well. Don truly cares about his students doing well and that is why he pushes them. I would suggest him to anyone interested in doing well. There is a reason that his labs got 1st and 2nd on the midterm and final. He is definitely the best anatomy lab instructor there is.

Difficult teacher, but he gets you to his level of understanding. Not as mean as people think unless you are the low in the class. Study ahead ask questions. He is not a God but a demi-god as he states. Shivley is god of anatomy. If you cry about pressure take from justin or change your degree cause you wont make it. Best teacher i ever had.

One of the toughest, but best teachers. If you do the work, you will learn a lot from this class. He was very helpful. I worked 50-60 hrs a week, and went to school full time, worked my butt off and got in A. He will tell you what you need to know, study hard and it will be good

He is very difficult, but a very awesome teacher and he if very helpful in terms of he tells you exactly how to study. Extremely rigorous course, but very useful for pre-medical professions. I would definitely choose him again

Professor Homan taught me more in the 2 months I was in his class, then I had learned all year. Great Teacher, and though he is abrasive at times, he really does care about your grade. All those who say otherwise are wrong, ask yourself if you did all or even 75% of what he clearly tells you to do in every class? Took it twice, got an A twice.

The hardest class I have ever taken. I do not recommend taking anatomy from UVU. It doesn't matter what teacher you have because both teachers give the same quizzes and tests. He stays on topic more than Dr. Shively. If you have to take anatomy here then I would recommend Mr. Homan. I'm warning you though, do not take anatomy here!

Mr. Homan is awesome. Yes, that class is really hard but it's ANATOMY after all. He's a great teacher who makes himself out to be an ornery grumpy old man, but it's mostly a front. Put in your (large) share of hard work and plenty of study hours and you'll do well and you'll be on his good side. I didn't have him for lecture but I wish I did.

Not tricky very straight forward and he writes the tests and quizes. so you are already use to his style which is straight forward. not like the other lab teachers they say they are preparing you for the mid term and final. proof is in the grades Homan's class consistantly has the highest lab scores on mid term and final tests there for best grades

Advanced anatomy with Don is great! The first 4 weeks your learning new terms, but the rest of the semester is for dissection projects. There are three ppt presentations with 8 page papers for each. And a few assignments, but its 80% dissecting. Don is Don, he was really fun to work with for us. I think everybody got an A in the class.

Professor Homan knows what he is teaching. His methods are a little different, however, he did an excellent job emphasizing how important the class really is for pre-med students. Additionally, he was respectful of everyone, and spent time calling people out, but only to their benefit. I would recommend Homan if you really want to learn.

This guy is crazy, but smart. He is from Alaska- So, don't talk about guns, politics, etc or else he will most likely go ape. I'm pretty sure this guy doesn't sleep, but he still functions. He is by far the best prof. I've had.

Straight forward,no nonsense kind of guy. Really enjoyed his class, wish he would "let his hair down" so to speak, very grumpy and up tight. He loves what he does and it shows, he is brilliant yet understands what it is like to struggle. Trust him and follow his advices, he knows his stuff.

Great Professor. If you want a grade and to skate through life with no knowledge, go somewhere else. If you're looking for knowledge that comes at a price, Homan is the man!

Was very clear. You have to read the book VERY thouroughly. Know the key concepts/ objectives in chapter and you'll do fine. Very hard final from Shively. But tests were fair from homan.

He comes off gruff but cares a ton about his students succeeding. He scared the crud out of me at first but now I wish I'd taken lab from him also. He knows his stuff, is very clear in his teaching. It's a REALLY hard course no matter who you take it from. Expect to live on campus during the term. Go to ALL the classes and take good notes!

This class is time consuming and awesome. The papers and presentations you have to do can be nerve wracking but I loved the course and being able to work on dissection projects. Be aware it takes a lot of time outside of class time. Don can be a bit rough around the edges but he genuinely cares about his students (even if they don't believe it.

Don Homan is by the far thee best professor at UVU. I have taken anatomy twice and took it from Shively first (HUGE MISTAKE) Shively knows what he is talking about but doesn't teach very well. Homan is the best of the best for lab and lecture. Do not make the mistake I did the first time to take Shively. TAKE HOMAN! HE WILL PREPARE YOU!

Everyone talks about Homan being so mean and hard but he's not mean at all. If you do the work and put in time in the class you can come out with a decent grade. Its not a "hard" course. There's just a lot to learn so if you take time to LEARN it and not memorize the material. Yes the final in lecture is a joke and super hard but you learn

First, take lecture from Homan not Shively. Second, open lab is a must!!! That is how I got an A in the class. Third, I had an F in lecture all semester and then the final came and after that I ended up with an A. Study in groups! Read everyday! Go to class and you will be fine. Lecture is impossible just don't give up.

Yes, he's kind of gruff, and yes, there are stories of him having issues with his temper (that never happened my semester), but I don't think I've met many other teachers who care more about their students doing well and understanding the material. His class is challenging, and there's a reason for that. His students do better than anyone else's.

Pay attention early on in the semester to the way he teaches and the way the lecture and labs are set up. It's really not that bad once you get the hang of it. Yes it is extremely time consuming. (I've never studied harder in my life) But it is more than possible to do well. Done has a high expectation. Study early focus on objectives in the text.

Despite his strong opinions and political views, Don was an excellent teacher. He is upfront with his expectations for the class. If you do what he says, you will get the A.

One of the best professors UVU has. Many students disliked him due to his high expectations, but it was clear they just didn't have the work ethic. Read the chapters until you can explain them in your own words, study your notes, and go to class. Contrary to what you've heard, you CAN have a full time job, take 12 credit hours, and get a 4.0.

I had Don Homan for both lab and lecture last semester. I highly recommend taking his lab. He gives tough quiz questions that will be very familiar to the lab tests. He may be intimidating but he prepares you and is straight forward with his expectations.

I had Don Homan for both lab and lecture last semester. I highly recommend taking his lab. He gives tough quiz questions that will be very familiar to the lab tests. He may be intimidating but he prepares you and is straight forward with his expectations. If your prepared, you have nothing to fear. His class is all about learning from your mistakes

Against popular belief, Homan is a great teacher. It's easy to be intimidated by him, but he's willing to help any student succeed, just be willing and prepared to do your part. The class itself is tough. You have an assignment due pretty much every week and you have to read the book before class. Tests are hard but its possible!

Don Homan is a great teacher he seems tough and mean but if you are doing what you are suppose to do he will be helpful. Be ready for ELA and test on the same week. DO NOT take breaks from studying on the weekends. Read over chapter quickly before class, go to lecture and make your own notes. STUDY GROUPS ARE KEY.

UVUs Anatomy program is rumored to be one of the most difficult anatomy classes and has one of the highest retake rates. Its demanding and will generally be underestimated while registering for classes. Don is the director of the Anatomy labs and is held to strict OSHA regulations. He genuinely cares for every student and willing to help when asked

Be ready to work. If you think you can take this class with something else, then you should consider that again. He is very passionate about the subject and I love that. I love that he is blunt and very honest. He makes you work and think. Lectures are great. He intimidates a lot of people because he cares about their future.

Don Homan truly is one of the greatest anatomists we have today. VERY knowledgable and VERY competent at what he does. Yes, he comes off as tough and "mean" but just be respectful, try your best, and he'll help you. He's your classic "Hard shell, soft center" guy. Has a great sense of humor, and it's a shame most kids don't realize it. TAKE HIM!

don is blunt and his stern demeanor may be intimidating Major key: ask him for help he's actually nice and he literally wrote the textbook beware: negative attitudes are contagious and can derail a whole class quizzes dont matter final exam grade may replace all lower scored midterm or quiz lecture/lab are combined & curved for final grade for both

If you are going to be a doctor, or pursue other advanced careers in the medical field, this class and this professor will prepare you more than anything you've done so far. He's also great for gross anatomy, a lot of bad reviews are more likely because it was harder than they expected.