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Dunham was bland and notes were confusing at times, but otherwise a fairly average course.
Mr. Dunham was fantastic. Very helpful and the class was put together with a lot of thought. You could tell he had put a tremendous amount of time into the class. A great prof.
Mr. Dunham was awesome. He had a way to explain things so I could understand them even though chemistry isn't my thing. Overall very helpful and a great teacher.
For anyone who failed with Palencia like me, well Mr. Dunham was a complete 180, I mean clear and good teacher. He was very organized and gave all kinds of online resources. Long live Dunham!
Mr. Dunham is the best prof I've had.
Mr. Dunham made this course understandable even though I'm not good at science. I learned a lot and enjoyed this course. Mr. Dunham is very nice.
Great guy, who would spend his own time to help you whenever was convenient for you. Really wanted everyone to do well, but you have to put in effort. Also, talk about golf he loves it.
This guy was the best, I talked to him once at the beginning of the semester, and on the last day he still knew my name. Very helpful and wants you to pass his class, alot of extra credit and gives you chances to re-do problems, great guy
Mr. Dunham is awesome, and anyone who doesn't think so is obviously not a good student.
Listen, if you want a professor who will do whatever he can to help, then take Dunham's class, because he shows he cares. Oh, and he holds great study sessions.
Mr. Dunham class is easy if you go to class and do the practice exams. A really nice guy, who explains things good.
At first I thought this class was hard, but if you do what Mr. Dunham asks the course is set up to reward you for hard work. Mr. Dunham is straight with you and if you listen you'll know what to do on exams. Also, Mr. Dunham puts alot of effort into helping you do well.
DAMN GOOD PROF!
Dunham was cool and provided help online and personally if needed. He is a great professor and if you are looking to take chem 100 take it with him.
I took first semester organic with him and wish I could have had him second semester too. I thought he taught the subject pretty well, and was always willing to clarify if needed. Funny guy, with funny habits. He made the tests much easier than they could have been, and you pretty much know what to expect. Definitely recommend him.
Simply a great guy who helps his students as much as possible.
Very Nice Man. Always Willing to Help. Highly Recommended.
Good teacher easy to understand very willing to help. Wants to ensure that you understand and do you best....but you have to actually put in some effort too!!
Dunham is the bomb.
Very Nice Guy. Very Willing to help. Tries to make a somewhat boring subject more interesting!
Mr. Dunham gives you everything you need to succeed. Also, you know what he expects which is always nice as is he.
Greatest Prof. I've had.
Dunham really cares, is really nice, and funny.
Dunham is great, and if you get him to loosen up, he will crack you up. Very funny, as others have said.
Best prof. I have had. He loves what he does and cares about his students a lot. Keep up on all your owl assignments, and go to class for the in class problems! Do not fall behind and you will get a B or higher.
I failed with Palencia 2 years ago but got a "B" with Dunham. EASILY the best professor I've had at BSU. He's a great guy. Always cares about you, and learns your name quickly even in large lectures. He also waited by the door to shake all of our hands as we left our final. He gives points on tests just for answering them regardless of correctness
This was a fun, educated course. Thanks for the experience Mr. Dunham.
So taking Organic Chemistry during the summer wasn't the greatest idea I ever had. But Mr. Dunham definitely made it bearable, and even enjoyable at times.
I absolutely enjoyed taking Organic Chemistry with Mr. Dunham. He made the material understandable, and the exams were straight forward. He understood the challenges that summer courses have, and adjusted to help us handle them.
Mr. Dunham was a great guy, very approachable. Gave fair and challenging exams, overall a very good Professor.
The great thing about Dunham is that everything makes sense the HW, OWL, and Exams all reinforce each other. He tells you what you need to understand and gives you the tools to do it.
Dunham is a nice guy, who was always willing to find time to help even during the hectic summer term.
AWESOME!!!!!!!!
i thought this was going to be a horrible class, but i actually like it. its one of the few classes i look forward to.
Great teacher! This class is very easy as long as you go to class and take the notes.
My Favorite Prof.!
I never learned so much in one class before.
Wicked Awesome!
Awesome professor- very clear during lectures, super nice, willing to help you whenever needed.
He is super nice & very helpful. He will do everything in his power to make sure you understand everything! He has in class points every session. Great notes & study sessions every week.
I am not a Chemistry person at all, so having Dunham as a teacher helped so much. He's VERY helpful, my favorite teacher of the semester. I highly recommend him!
He will do anything in his power to help you understand the material. An absolute must if you are taking Chem 100. just show up to the study sessions and you will do fine.
Gives you everything you need to succeed. Highly recommended.
Took our class over midway and did a great job. Nice guy.
My favorite prof. of the semester. Cares about his students.
Without having Dunham, I would have not survived chemistry. He has a way to explain things that even someone without any science ability like me can understand. HIGHLY Recommend.
Dunham is one of the best professors I have ever had on Ball State's campus.
Mr. Dunham is a wonderful teacher, and really opened my eyes to the world of chemistry.
The best organic prof. at Ball State...hands down.
CHEM 100 with Dunham was a very enjoyable experience. Awesome guy!
Dunham was favorite professor of semester...always willing to help.
Loved all the resources he gave.
Without a doubt, my favorite prof. at Ball State. Very approachable, and cares about his students.
I was apprehensive about taking this course, but having Dunham was awesome. Explains things very clearly and ALWAYS willing to help.
Great at explaining chemistry in a way I could understand. Always upbeat despite limping around with broken leg.
I had never really enjoyed science, however Prof. Dunham actually helped me enjoy Chemistry. It is hard to believe I can write that sentence, but between his ability to make the concepts make sense, plus his patience to explain thing multiple times and his genuine caring about his students learning sets him apart among the science teachers I've had
Has the Gift! Highly recommended.
I got off to a rough start due to personal issues, but Dunham was more than willing to work with me so I could catch up. So glad I took this course in the Spring with Dunham.
Great guy who wants you to succeed and will go out of his way to help his students.
My favorite prof. of semester. Fantastic, very understanding and willing to help. Super organized course which makes expectations well known. Highly Recommended!!
Easy going and caring prof. who is very helpful and clear. In my opinion, the best option for CHEM100.
You don't need the textbook but you do need the Chem 100 notebook that you will fill out in class. It also has homework in it. You also will need the OWL thing too. His tests are hard but he really makes an effort to teach the material, and he is really helpful. I recommend this class even if you are bad at chemistry (or good).
Great Prof! Really knows how to break chem down and teach it to all levels. Very understandable too. Really wants all students to learn and do well.
Chemistry is one of my least favorite subjects, but Mr. Dunham is one of my favorite professors I have ever had in my entire college career.
Incredibly good at his job!
Professor Dunham has been one of the best professors I've ever had. He went above and beyond what was expected to help me with learning the material and staying caught up when I missed class because of an injury.
Dunham is awesome, I had to retake Orgo. over summer, which was tough, but with Dunham I actually understood the concepts. Plus he works so hard at trying to help his students, he actually inspires you to work harder.
Taking Orgo. I over summer was tough, but Dunham made it doable. His sense of humor and laid back nature even made it somewhat enjoyable. Tough 5 weeks, but it was worth it to have Dunham as Prof.
Dunham has high standards but he does more than any prof. I've had to help you reach those standards. Probably the most I've learned in any class.
Having Dunham makes a huge difference, and would only take 100 with him.
I took his class in spring, he is a grate guy, really helpful. I got B+ in his class. if u don't miss any class and finish all HW you can get A easily.
Professor Dunham has a great attitude and helped me despite my struggle with chemistry. His kindness and willingness to always help was AWESOME.
I took this as a core class, and it was pretty easy for me. I did take chem and ap chem in high school, but I think it would still be considered easy for anyone as long as you do the homework and in-class problems. You don't have to pass all the exams as long as you do the homework! Just buy the workbook, not the text. :)
Dunham made this a very enjoyable course, and such an amazingly organized class.
Dunham is super considerate of all students and does his best to get to know them in huge lecture class. I was suprised at how willing he was to work with me when I had a life issue. Ball State is lucky to have him.
such a sweet man. He will bend over backwards just to help you out. If u go to class and he sees that u are trying he will give you the 1-2 pts you need to boost your grade. Highly recommend him!
One of the nicest and most helpful professors I've had even if Chemistry is such a difficult subject.
Professor Dunham has been by far my favorite professor at Ball State. I learned more from his class then any other class that I have taken at Ball State.
Professor Dunham is awesome. Give him a raise.
I enjoyed Chemistry is high school, but I found I understood more and enjoyed it even more with this time. Not only that I've never seen a professor try so so hard and SUCEED about keeping track and accomdating all the students in a large lecture. Great Experience.
Very good teacher. He explains everything in words that are easy to understand, and also very laid back. He tries so hard to see the class succeed, but he can only do so much, the rest is on you. He learns everyones name in the huge lecture (if you come to class) I highly recommend him!
So chemistry is not easy, but Dunham made it seem that way. The best thing is that the class is designed to reward the work you put into the course. Everything is tied together and your time is not wasted. A little hard work and anyone should be able to do great.
Dunham is the best, and makes this class easy since he is always available and has tons of extra practice.
He was a great teacher attend each class and it will be a easy A and he is very understanding of any problem that may occurr very nice man. You only need 1 book
I was not necessarily thrilled to take CHEM, but my major requires it. But Dunham is a gifted teacher who helped me learn so much, and I got a grade much higher than expected.
I can't believe i'm saying chemistry was easy, but Prof. Dunham explains things so well and organizes things so well that I found myself doing far better than expected.
Intro. course that Mr. Dunham set up in a way that allows students to succeed. He can explain things in way that makes the topics make sense, plus he cares about studnts and offers lots of help.
I dreaded taking Orgo. but getting Dunham for summer Orgo. was amazing. Cares about his students and I learned alot do to his help.
What you want in prof. can explain material, is organized, available and helpful.
Just finished taking Orgo in 5 week summer course with Dunham. Never had a professor be so helpful, provide so many resources, and be so generous with his time. AWESOME. He still give hard exams but I feel like I learned so much with his teaching approach.
I agree with others. Dunham gives you so much of his own time and effort to help you succeed. Orgo is super tough especially in summer, but I thought I learned more because of all the practice that was available. I had Orgo before with other profs. and I was so glad to get Dunham.
Loved the guy. Super Nice. Excellent at explaining difficult material.
Amazing profesor. Highly recommend.
Lots of hard work, but felt like I learned a ton.
Professor Dunham was incredibly helpful, holding one to two study sessions per week to assist his students in grasping a better understanding of this difficult material. He was very patient with those who were slower to pick up the concepts in the class and went above and beyond the call of duty in providing additional resources for students to us
One of the things that most impressed me, was that by the second week he knew all 44 students by name. His passion to teach and his enthusiasm for Organic Chemistry make him a very dynamic teacher.
Jason Dunham is such a wonderful professor! He really tries to get to know the names of all his students which is so impressive in large lectures. He also is very kind and approachable. I know if I ever need help, he will be right there willing to do whatever he can. He is one of the best professors I've had so far! Love this guy!
I was nervous about this class coming in. I had a mediocre professor my first year and needed to get a better grade this semester. Mr. Dunham has done great a making abeginner's chemistry class fun and exciting. I've learned alot so far this semester and Mr. Dunham is by far the best teacher I have had for a mathscience course in my 4 years here
One of the best teachers I've ever had! He's awesome and is always willing to help any student that needs it. He truly cares about his students!
I loved Dunham!! I am very very bad at chemistry and had to take it for my major. He was very helpful when I asked him questions. I never could understand his lectures, but I studied the study guides hard core and got A's and B's on the tests. Great guy, I would definitely recommend him. He also gives you a lot of extra credit opportunities.
I've always hate science especially chemistry, but had to take this course for my major. Dunham was awesome, so patient and so good at explaining things. For the first time ever, felt like I actually understood.
If you arent good at Science, take Dunhams class. As long as you do all the homework and go to class, you should pass. The tests are pretty hard, but if you study, you can get a decent grade. He offers weekly study sessions and is also willing to meet with you one on one. He genuinely wants you to pass his class.
Took Orgo over summer with Dunham, WOW, he was amazing and offered SOOO much extra help, couldn't have done so well without him. Tough class and he makes you work for everything, but I learned so much due to his approach. Great Teacher!
Prof. Dunham is a talented teacher and explains things very well. His class is organized and straightforward. Chemistry isn't easy, but if you want to learn and have a professor who is willing to help this is the class for you.
I enjoyed this class! Then again, I'm kinda a chemistry nerd. Dunham talks at a college student's level. He isn't super strict, but he isn't super easy going either. Homework and online exercises are pretty easy. The tests are a little difficult. Definitely study for them and go to the study sessions! If you do that, you'll be fine!
Made Chemistry so clear, and provided the perfect amount of homework. If you ever have any questions, he is there to help. Most accommodating prof. I've had, and so willing to help.
Dunham is a super cool guy. He made chemistry easy to understand even though I took an easier chemistry in high school. The lectures are sometimes boring but he tries to make them as fun as possible by throwing in little jokes every little bit. He will know if you miss a class so don't plan on skipping.
At first I really hated this class but by the end of the semester I loved it! He works with you if you have to miss class for any reason and works with the online exercises. He holds weekly study sessions and will hold extra whenever there is homework or a test. He really gets to know his students too, 100+ in the class and knows us all by name.
Dunham was very nice and helpful. I felt like he explained things very clearly and if there was something you didn't understand he would help. His office hours are minimal, but he does hold weekly study sessions, and adds more around test times.
Professor Dunham provided many opportunities to learn in various ways (in class problems, labs, homework, online exercises, etc.). Great job keeping the class material organized and easy to follow. Professor was always available to answer questions and went above and beyond when it came to offering study sessions. I could tell that professor Dunham
Dunham is so great, this class is the basics of chemistry which is not my strength, however, he explains thing so well. The course is so well organized, wrote his own workbook which you use to complete 'Online Exercises' in Blackboard which is great practice and helps with the exams. Dunham show he cares about his students and their learning.
Great guy who will help.
Dunham is an amazing professor & will provide you with literally as much help as you need. He holds a study session the day every hw is due & you can ask q's then turn it in there if you didn't understand/finish it by class time. You also get in-class points which are super easy, helps your grade ALOT. This Chem class was easier than my HS one.
Took Orgo over summer with Dunham and he was amazing. Gave lots of aids to help learn material, and quizzed us each day to keep ontrack. Loved how he held extra study sessions each week because he know how tough Orgo in 5 wks is. Simply the best.
Dunham was super helpful, answered emails quickly, provided extra help, gave two study session a week. Even if you struggle with materail, he makes it so much easier to succeed .
He is a great overall teacher. If you show up and pay attention he is great. He helped me go from a really low D to a low B, and im a lazy student. He has study sessions, and wants you to do your best. I think it really helps that he is passionate about chemistry. If you have a question, interrupt him because he really gets into the topics.
Just finished Summer Orgo with Dunham, and it is a lot to do in 5 weeks. But you leave with such a respect for Dunham because he works his butt off trying to make sure you have everything you need to succeed. HE gives tons of resources and holds two extra study sessions every week. It was so hard, but I felt like I understood with his approach.
Dunham checks all the boxes you want in a prof., but it all starts with his ability to break down his knowledge and explain it to his students. I now have an understanding of chemistry I never thought possible.
I was afraid of this class because I did not do well in HS chem, but Prof. Dunham was so helpful and his class is so organized. HE wrote all the materials himself so you know exactly what type of questions to expect, and there is plenty of practice to get ready. GREAT CLASS and GREATER PROF
He was very helpful and he really does want his students to succeed. He is more than willing to have study sessions if you ask for them. I took this class in the summer, so it was ever more difficult, but he was so helpful and helped me to better understand the content. He is honestly one of the best professors I have ever had.
Prof. Dunham has taught me more about chemistry than I ever thought I could've ever learned. I'm not a science person, but he made it interesting & simple to understand! Great professor!!
Prof Dunham is awesome! He wrote his own textbook and exercise book to use in class. He does in class problems that get turned in but usually gives you the answers so if you show up you almost always get all the points. He is VERY caring. I suggest doing the exercise book for the extra credit (not that it is needed) and it helps you learn.
Great Professor; makes his own book for the class. You get points by doing the daily work in class that he typically gives the answers for. Is very open to helping if you need it.
There is quite a bit of homework with this class, but it is really helpful when learning the material and it is worth it to complete the assignments. Prof Dunham is very helpful and understanding, and was the easiest chemistry class I have ever taken.
Super awesome guy. He truly wants you to pass his class, and it makes it very easy to do so. He makes the material easy to learn, and is always available for help/questions.
Great teacher! Lots of homework (online exercises) but as long as you keep up with it it's fine. Doing them on time and not waiting until last minute helps with tests too. He gives many opportunities for study session and homework sessions. He is super nice and really wants you to succeed! Also, show up to class for best results.
Loved this class, even though I was not excited to take chem. Dunham has such an organized class and is gifted teacher that I was able to do really well. To succeed make sure you work on the provided exercise book regularly, attend class, and ask for help (dunham's always available).
I wish all professors were like him!! Cares for his students SO much. Super helpful- he has 2 study sessions a week and you can always get more help from him if you need it. Genuinely wants his students to succeed. He's a fabulous teacher...12/10 would recommend
Really great guy. You can tell he cares about his work and his students. I broke my leg halfway through the semester, and he was more than accommodating to my situation. Met with me outside of class to help me, as well as to let me take tests. If you show up and pay attention, then you will do fine. Decent amount of homework, but its not that hard.
He is the best prof I've had at Ball State. There was a time where I had missed class and missed a homework because of it and the next time he saw me he said I could take a pic and email it to him for full credit. He is such a funny, caring professor who does everything he can to help his students.
Great Chemistry teacher who cared about his students and made it so that everyone could be successful. He never gave out anything for free but helped guide us to success. Amazing professor and I have nothing but good things to say about him.
There are so many words I would use to describe Dunham and all of them are positive. He was caring and funny, relaxed and he put in so much effort to teach Orgo. in a tight 5 week summer course. I've never seen a Prof. as dedicated and passionate about making sure his students are learning. His tests are difficult, but he is a gifted teacher.
i hated chemistry and he didn't really help the class be more interesting. this guy loooves to talk. the lectures are long and boring. he makes us buy two textbooks for the class and we only use one. he's a nice guy but it's hard to pay attention when he's speaking.
Prof. Dunham is AMAZING. He is so kind and dedicated and is a super teacher. I learned so much, in fact he made chemistry so interesting that I made in my minor. I loved this class.
Prof. Dunham's class is amazing and so is he. Yes, there are two books to buy, and a GOOD student will do both of them, as one is for practice (WHICH HE GIVE EXTRA CREDIT FOR DOING!!). So, if you are willing to work, then this class is an A waiting to happen because Dunham has designed the course expertly and will help you every step of the way.
I loved Prof. Dunham, and so did all my friends. We really liked that he made himself so available and was willing to work with us on any assignment. Also, the class is very organized, no 'busy work' just practice learning the essential skills, made test prep easy. Highly Recommend.
Dunham was fantastic. Super available and the course is clearly designed for student success. If you work hard, it pays off. You get out of this class what you put in, but Dunham is there to help you every step of the way.
Dunham is really great at making sure everyone is one the same page. He usually offers study sessions every week and before tests. Homework is easy but can be time-consuming. Attendance is taken by doing in-class problems so its an easy way to get points.
I loved how Prof. Dunham organized the class, if you just put in the effort you will have success. I for one really struggled, but Prof. Dunham is available for 2 study sessions a week, and he held "work sessions" for the online assignments. Overall I did better than I ever expected, and actually found myself enjoying Chemistry thanks to Dunham.
boring, monotone, and rambling professor. it was okay at first, but as the material picked up and got harder it ended up driving me crazy. ended up not going to class and only coming by for tests and to turn in homework because i could teach myself the material better than he could.
Professor Dunham is by far one of the best professors I have had in my three years at Ball State. He genuinely cares for the needs and learning styles of all of his students! He always made me feel well-respected when I had questions. It was very evident that he is passionate about what he teaches, which made learning more fun! I would highly recom
It showed a great deal of character that Professor Dunham learned all of our names. It made me respect him more. He is one of the best teachers I've encountered at BSU and Ball State should be thrilled to have him on staff. Professor Dunham helped me understand certain aspects of Chemistry that baffled me before. It was an honor to be in his class!
Mr. Dunham is an excellent teacher, he makes chemistry easy to understand which isn't easy to do.
For such a difficult subject, Professor Dunham knows how to make the point clear. I always felt like I learned a lot just by listening to his lecture and asking questions.
He really tries to help students succeed in the course. He is available for questions all the time. He is also very accommodating, just so long as you are trying to do the work. His passion for the subject is evident in his teaching and his constant search for better ways to teach.
Jason Dunham is an amazing professor! He cares about his students and is passionate about his work. If every professor was like him, more students would excel.
Professor Dunham is by far one of the best professors I have had in my three years at Ball State. He genuinely cares for the needs and learning styles of all of his students! He always made me feel well-respected when I had questions. It was very evident that he is passionate about what he teaches, which made learning more fun!
He is a very good instructor overall. He is very helpful and gives lots of examples. His study sessions help a lot.
Easily, one of the best professors I've ever had. He is awesome and he really helps you understand chemistry
Mr. Dunham was very involved with students' learning, and genuinely cared for the subject. He can explain complex matter in easier and more accessible way which is very important in this particular course. He pushed students to be better by showing his passion in teaching this course!
Professor Dunham is super helpful and is willing to work with any student who has questions and makes sure that we understand the assignments before turning them in. I love the guided note taking our work books have. It really helped with learning
For Chem 100, I would highly suggest him. He gives every opportunity to succeed. The textbook is a must because all of the lecture is based off of it. It comes with an exercise book that isn't necessary but really good for extra credit and a good study tool. In high school I had a C, but I am expecting an A after the final.
If you show him you care about your grade than so will he. He gets to know all of his students and can tell when youre not there. Online exercises are mandatory and the test are based on the study guide.
EVERYTHING about CHEM 100 is Fantastic. The course is so well set-up with so every opportunity to be successful. Everything is straightforward, and Dunham himself is awesome, knows how to teach. But more importantly, he CARES about his students success, you put in the work and he will to. Holds 2 study sessions a week, and work sessions for HW
Dunham was a great professor! I took his class my first semester at Ball State and he was always willing to sit down and explain whatever I didn't understand. Make sure you do the homework and study or you won't do well, but if you keep on top of everything you'll be fine. Great Prof!
I took Dunham my first semester at Ball State and I am really glad I did. I am not the best when it comes to chemistry but he tries his best to make class interesting with a couple of labs. The notes are basically given to you just fill in the blanks. He is very helpful and if you are struggling attend his study sessions! He is an awesome teacher!
I took organic chemistry fall semester 2 years ago and struggled a lot. I was nervous about taking it over the summer but Dr. Dunham hands down helped me so much. His biggest strength is the care he gives all his students. He explained all the concepts so well and understood how hard summer org chem is. Hands down the best professor in 3 yrs here.
Seriously adore Prof Dunham. He goes out of his way to ensure that any students needing help get it. He puts in so much time and effort. Thank you for your time and effort. Thank you for going out of you way to help and for ensuring that those of us who wanted the extra help got it. You are an MVP.
He was a great teacher. He made learning chemistry so much easier! Easily the best professor I've ever had. I would be a chemistry major if he could instruct all my courses.
Great professor who cares about each individual and tries to have a relationship with each student. Explains material well and makes it easy to understand. He is willing to help.
There's nothing really to say other than Mr. Dunham is a great teacher. I understood everything he taught and I was truly engaged in the course material. I can say this truthfully and I'm not even a chemistry major. What a great semester!
Dr. Dunham is the BEST. I had him for OChem lab. He gave us his own prelab sheets that were extremely helpful and was so understanding and cared for all of his students on a personal level. If he is teaching a lecture section, take it! He is so passionate about his job and a super nice person.
EVERYONE should take Organic with DUNHAM, he's awesome. Know his stuff, and willing to help you!
Great professor! Really nice and very understanding. Understands that not everyone is a science person and tries to help out as much as he can. He actually takes the time to remember names as well
By far my favorite professor of all my science courses. He even remembered my name the next semester and asked how my courses were going and to email him if I ever had questions. Takes the responsibility of education seriously and makes it fun to learn even hard subjects like Ochem. He made a lasting impression on my college experience at BSU.
He is by far one of my favorite professors. He's so caring and will definitely help if you're struggling in any of his classes. My advice, just pay attention in class and do the practice exams.
I dropped it, because it was hard and wasn't needed for my major. Jason is a great guy and cares for his students!
By far one of the best professors I've had at Ball State. He genuinely cares about everyone and WANTS you to succeed. He also takes the time to learn almost everyone's name which is rare for a professor who has 100+ students in a lecture. Highly recommend him for any class.
This semester was the first time 230 was taught so Mr. Dunhman took that into consideration when grading. Quizzes are given almost everyday in class and makes up 20% of your grade, so skipping a lot isn't a good idea. We had 3 exams and a final. Overall, he is an amazing professor who obviously cares a lot about his students.
I have never looked forward to attend a class both in HS or college. Especially when it comes to ORGANIC chemistry. Mr. Dunham is an amazing professor and actually cares about whether or not his students understand the material! He is very helpful and is very open with his office hours! I would not want another professor if I was given the chance.
Outstanding, as a senior I have had a lot of instructors throughout college but not a single one has put forth the amount of effort to make sure students are put in position to do the best they can in the class. Would recommend to anyone 10 out of 10 times.
Nicest and most caring Prof. I've ever had. Treats each student with respect, and worked with me when I was going through a difficult time. Thanks Prof. Dunham!!! I would love to take more classes with him. Made everyday fun.
This class was easy if you actually did all of the homework and online quizzes. The tests were almost the same at the practice test, so that is all you had to study. He actually cares about his students and tries to learn everyones name even in a big lecture which I thought was nice.
Chemistry is not easy for me, but Dunham makes it easier to understand and I feel I understood chemistry for the first time. The class is super organized, just do the homework and online exercises and you will be in great shape. Prof. Dunham holds LOTS of study session and is always excited and open to working with students. Felt like he knew me
I had Dunham for Orgo over the summer and it was super intense. I am so thankful to have Prof. Dunham who had organized the class for maximum success. His effort inspired me to work harder. Great at explaining things. His exams are no joke but very doable if you work hard.
So I had chemistry before, so a lot of the material was familiar and is basic chemistry. However, class goes fast but if you show up and do the simple assignments daily this class is setup for you to do well. Dunham is always available and is great at describing things in a way anyone can understand.
Hes the best professor Ive ever had, and really cares about his students! If you are Albas at chem this man teaches it so well and his so caring!
Why DOESN'T Ball State have DUNHAM teaching Organic ALL THE TIME!!! I struggled with another prof, but was so LUCKY Dunham was teaching Orgo in the summer. HE's amazing at explaining things, and offers so much help and resources. If I were someone who needed 231 I would petition the chem dept to let me take it with DUNHAM.
I have never looked forward to attend a class in high school and or college. Especially when it comes to ORGANIC chemistry. Mr. Dunham is an amazing professor and actually cares about whether or not his students understand the material! He is very helpful and very open with office hours! I wouldn't want another professor if I was given the chance!
Jason Dunham is great, his class is easy to follow, and easy to understand. As long as you show up and pay attention you will do fine. He makes his own textbook for the students to use to follow long with his lectures and I wish all professors did the same thing.
I wish more students had a chance to have Dunham for Organic Chemistry, HE'S AMAZING!. I had to retake Orgo over the summer, and was afraid I wouldn't do well again. The way he was able to explain the material made it make sense, and I ended up doing way better than I ever expected, even though his exams are no joke. Fantastic Experience.
Best Professor i have had this far in college. He really cares for students and wants you to pass. Do the extra credit book its a life saver if you struggle. He will meet with you if youre having trouble and it helps a lot. GO TO STUDY SESSION!!!!!! He tells you how to do everything on the test. Hard material but he makes it easy
I am terrible at science, but he is great at teaching the material and he has put in so much work designing the course to help students achieve. I had to work really hard, but it paid off, never thought I would do as well as I did or learn so much. Thanks to professor Dunham.
Fantastic experience with Professor Dunham, this was my second time taking this course and had to take it over summer. Dunham was so great at explaining things and offered so many resources and so much of his time. It was one the best experiences I've had, I never would have guessed I could earn a B, especially since Dunhams exam are difficult.
Dunham is AWESOME, he has a talent for explaining complex concepts in terms everyone understands. He breaks things down so well and gives you steps to follow that made me feel able to conquer the exams. Overall, never had a professor work so hard to help students achieve; gave countless resources. Wish he taught more Orgo sections.
One of the luckiest things to happen to me was getting Dunham for 230, it is a tough class and I only survived because he was so dedicated to his students and was constantly available for extra help and gave so much extra practice. He is a highly skilled teacher and his love for his job and students came through. The daily quizzes were GREAT tool
He is such a good professor. Very clear in his lectures, throw in a few jokes, goes at a good pace, good enough where you can keep up. Tests and quizzes are easy if you do the practice problems that he suggests. He will forever be one of my favorite teachers.
One of the hidden gems at BallState is Prof Dunham orgo summer course, I would recommend his class to everyone. He is excellent teacher and was able to break down very complex topics in a way anyone could understand
Professor Dunham is a very good professor and I would highly recommend it. He makes it very easy to get all of the points on the activities and homework.
I thought professor Dunham was really professional, caring, helpful, and compassionate. He took the time to help every individual before class, during class, and even after. He made the class interesting by doing experiments and us being able to watch. I definitely would reccomend him!
He can be extremely helpful for questions, everything he talks about in class he posts on canvas with explanations. So his class wasn't mandatory because of Covid. The only thing that sucks is he grades twice throughout the semester.
If I could rate him higher, I would. I took him my fall semester freshman year during COVID. It was a hyflex class, so there was a mixture of online and in personl. He genuinely wants his students to succeed. You can tell he loves his job and it is overall such a positive experience. I barely even got to know him but his good character is evident
Professor Dunham is a great professor. You can tell that he really cares about what he's teaching about and where the students are in terms of understanding the material. He'll make sure you're not falling behind if you're confused about something. Easily one of the best chemistry professors at Ball State.
Loved Prof. Dunham, he helped me learn so much and not just chemistry. Helped me learn how to study and learn through how he setup the course. Great teacher and cares so much about his students.
Wow, what a tough class ORGO is, but DUNHAM makes it So much easier with his fantastic organization, plentiful resources, and so many instructional videos. Explains things so well and the course has daily quizzes to help keep pace. Exams are difficult but not impossible. Overall, the ABSOLUTE BEST PROFESSOR I have encountered.
Professor Dunham is amazing, he is so caring and kind. I can tell he loves what he does and his students. Great at explaining very difficult concepts with step by step processes and thinking. Took Orgo before, but this was first time I felt I understood. EVERYONE should take Orgo with Dunham!
Professor Dunham is the way to go to pass orgo. I loved him. He was so caring and genuinely wants to help all his students pass this class. Obviously, you have to work to learn the material, but Dunham has set it up so it's easy and understandable. He does a great job of explaining things.
COVID meant course was online, I was amazed at how many videos and worksheets Prof. Dunham had available. Made this course such a great experience due to how much work he had put in. Plus Dunham is great at explaining the material, this was my 2nd time taking course, and so wish I could have take it with Dunham the first time. Everyone should.
Super understanding professor and relates to students rather than uses his authority to his advantage
Professor Dunham is the best professor I have ever had. He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He offers so much extra credit and extra attempts on everything. If you do all the assignments and work you'll get an A.
Prof. Dunham's course is so organized, and he helps you every step of the way. Even if you not good at science like me, if you work hard you will do well and learn so much. Recommend highly.
Professor Dunham is so Kind and Enthusiastic, you can tell he loves to teach. He tries to make sure all his students succeed, and even though I'm not a chemistry person his love of chemistry is so infectious. Plus he is a wonderful teacher, there is a fair amount of work but it helps you learn and I found it very manageable.
I was so over whlemed I had started to cry while talking to him and he told me take it one page at a time, he helped me with all my questions and gave incredible feedback. He told me chemistry is not for everyone but to try my best and he assured me I would not fail. There is a LOT of work it adds up! Amazing professor!
Never had a professor care so much about my success, and work so hard to help me succeed. I failed Orgo once and was not looking forward to taking again. Ended up loving it and the quiz a day was a great way to learn. Highly Recommend taking Orgo with Dunham in summer.
After retaking Orgo over the summer with Dunham, I have to wonder why isn't he teaching this class ALL THE TIME? He is amazing, makes Orgo such much simpler than when I took it the first time. He is a gifted educator, caring, and dedicated to his students. The enormous amount of resources and videos available all help as well.
Dunham is one of the kindest male professors I have met. He offers an entire extra credit workbook (DO IT) as well as his lecture book that he specifically created. His lectures are important because he goes over things that are in the homework's, workbook, and exams. Lots of work. The exams are worth a lot of points. He is happy to work with you.
Jason Dunham is without a doubt the best instructor I have had in all my years of schooling. I never dreaded going to his class because it always ran so seamless. His hands on approach to instruction is unmatched and it helped me out tremendously. Flexible due dates and extra credit also helped tremendously in my experience in Chem 100.
Jason is a homie. A little bit dry but great at explaining topics in a way that makes sense. He's great about responding to emails and is more than happy to work with you if you struggle in class. **Complete your exercise book! It's great extra credit. :)
He's a cool, chill dude and is quick to remember your name and ask you how you are doing. Like he actually cares about you unlike some other professors. Class was always casual and easygoing plus he gives you helpful packets to take notes in. I will say this though: do not fall behind because the assignments can pile up pretty quick.
Loved having Dunham for chemistry. Learned a lot and the class is a fair amount of work but it all helps you meet the course goals. Highly recommend taking CHEM 100, such a nice guy who is very good at making complex material approachable.
Prof. Dunham is an excellent teacher and his class is super organized, but I appreciate most the fact that he gets to know his students and he makes you feel supported and part of the class not just a random body in a seat. I loved watching him greet and interact with his students, I'll miss his class.
He is the best instructor I've ever had to date! He is understanding, kind, approachable, and knowledgeable. The way he teaches his classes is clear and precise. He is able to simplify the most complex topics to something that anyone could understand. His flow of the class is perfect and causes NO stress at all.
Professor Dunham is just a great guy and made me feel very welcomed in his classroom. I always enjoyed going and I really feel like I have learned a lot in his class.
Dunham provided packets and worksheets that allowed me to further practice, adding to my education outside the classroom. For the class only being 5 weeks, he got to know all of us and supported us in every way he could.
Prof. Dunham is awesome, loves teaching and really cares about his students. Course is setup in a way to give students multiple attempts at mastering content. A fair amount of work but nothing extra. Go to class and do the assignments and you will suceed. If you are looking for core science course take CHEM 100 with Dunham.
Professor Dunham is a great teacher and truly wants the best for his students. He offers retakes on exams, multiple tries for assignments, and gives numerous extra credit opportunities. I highly recommend taking his class!
Best teacher ive had in a LONG time, he incredibly clear with what he asks of you, gives you multiple chances on any assignment, and is easy to access for help and extra credit. He made what I thought would be difficult in chemistry, and turned it into my best class. I hadn't taken HS Chem since sophomore year and had a C, he made me an A student
He was very easy to understand and made lectures simple. There was an online portion to the course which was also very easy to understand and he guided me through it very well.
Prof. Dunham has made this class such that if you work hard you will have a successful outcome. I was worried about this class a little at first, but quickly realized that if I came to class and did all the assignments that this class was set up for student succes. Lots of work, but Dunham is flexible and very helpful. Great teacher and caring.
As I get ready to graduate, taking Organic Chemistry with Prof. Dunham was a pivotal time for me. Prof. Dunham is the best teacher I've had and was able to teach me how to learn and I'm very grateful that I got to take his class. I wish more students got to learn from him.
If you try, you will do well. He truly wants to see students learn chemistry! Overall a great professor. I would love to have him again for upper level chemistry.
Professor Dunham makes chemistry enjoyable. Offers multiple tries on assignments and lots of extra credit - a true student-centered approach. unstuck study AI was a game-changer for test prep.
Best at what he does....Failed with another professor. Wish Dunham taught Orgo more than just in summer. Such a great format to the class.
Nervous to take chemistry, but Prof. Dunham has 'IT' that special ability to make everything easier and understandable. Course it set up for students to control their grade by working hard to earn points and show they've learned the material. Best class and professor I've had at Ball State.
He give retakes on everything. He wants everyone to get a good grade. There is no reason anybody shouldn't have an A unless they just don't do their work. There is an online portion on top of the lectures. Balancing your work out will help you. You just have to find a good pace.
While Chemistry is not easy, Prof. Dunham made it easy with his excellent teaching abilities which helped to make everything easy to learn. Also, the class is set up for students to do well by working hard and giving students multiple chances to prove they've gained the skills to answer each type of problem.
Dunham is best. Class takes some work but if you do it you will learn and do well. Great experience.
Prof Dunham really is one of the best professors I've ever had. I got a C in chemistry in high school and never understood chem at all. Dunham is so good at explaining and making chemistry easy, I love chem now. You can retake tests and he offers plenty of ways to get extra credit. Show up to class and you will pass. He's the best.
Took forever to grade and made us do 40 min lectures outside of class.
Class is hybrid, only meet twice a week. Spends time showing how to work problems. Sweet man who knows how to explain chemistry and make it seems easy.
Impossible not to do well in CHEM 100 if you just do the work, and prof Dunham give flexible timelines and plenty of attempts. Plus he is great at making things seem easy. I was nervous to take chem, but he made it so great.
Dunham is great, love how the class is setup to do well. The workload is manageable and Dunham is flexible with completion. Great at explaining chemistry. A student who does the work will do well.
I thought I hated Chemistry, but Professor Dunham made me really enjoy it and make it seem very easy to follow. Professor Dunham helped me with a difficult situation, I feel bad because I didn't get everything done or I probably would have gotten an A, but without Dunham not sure I would have passed.
Prof. Dunham cares for his students and I am thankful I took this class with him. If you simply do the assignments you will do well, and be prepared for the exams. He was always willing to help and great at explaining chemistry.
I'll always have a special place in my heart for Mr. Dunham, he was so kind and caring. The love he has for chemistry and his students is easy to see.
Man, this professor was fantastic this semester even though he had many personal restraints occurring in his life, like loss of his loved ones. He continued to be caring, generous, and kind throughout the whole semester. Not just a great teacher who is clearly dedicated and devoted to his students, but has a heart of gold. I highly recommend him.
How could you not love Mr. Dunham? He's awesome at what he does, provides so many great resources, and is such a sweetheart. My only wish is that he taught Orgo during the regular year; folks are missing out on the best.
I literally love this professor and this class he was an amazing person and I will take this class 100 times if I could very caring sweetheart gives extra credit, lectures are clear and easy to understand. The professor is just a great guy man 10 out of 10 highly recommend.
I would recommend anyone that takes chem 100 to choose Mr.Dunham as your professor.I didn't like chemistry at all during highschool and thought it would get even worse during college, but it wasn't. All you have to do is show up,do your notes and do the online problems and you will pass with an A. He is an amazing professor.
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