Very organized. Easy to work with and helpful.

Explains difficult concepts in an understable way. He does test hard but anything is better that Bradshaw.

You can tell that he is very interested in seeing his students succeed. He wants to get to know you and if you have questions he will spend the time making sure you understand. Definately use the time he has you explain things to your neighbor. His tests are tough but you really learn the material

An awesome teacher who cares about his students. I think he's a must take for Bio 120. He isn't easy, but he is good, and you will be prepared for future courses. Best professor I have had in bio.

His class was one of the highlights of my day. I am a science nerd, but his methods were clear, helpful, and he wasn't horribly hard. Take advantage of the practice he puts on Blackboard and you should be just fine.

Excellent teacher! You can tell he really cares about his students and he will do anything to try and help you out. The tests can be a little tricky, but he's an awesom teacher. It was unlike any bio class I have ever had.

A pretty good teacher. He has a different way of teaching the class then most teachers, but I think his approach helped. He is very concerned about his students and takes the time to get to know you.

I loved this class, even though it was pretty much a review of the basics of biology. Dr. Bell cares more about his students than any other professor I know. Sometimes he isn't the most clear person in the world, but he is always willing to help you personally or find someone who can.

I took this class on the block and it was awesome. Dr. Bell is a great professor. He wants the students to do well and he helps any way he can. True that he can sometimes phrase things badly, especially on tests, but he is more than fair and a great guy. Good Class!!

best teacher I've had at BYU

he was really good and he uses in class discussion to help you understand it better. it works well and he is super willing to help you

He has a great love and concern for his students. He wants you to do well and will do everything in his power to see that you do.

Best professor I've had. Strong teaching methods and worthwhile assignments. Good for learning how to think like a scientist.

Dr. Bell has some very different teaching styles, and is very concerned with helping all the students to learn. He's got a huge heart, and is more than willing to help you out. Tests aren't bad. Do the homework.

This was a great class. I took it on the block and I loved it. Dr. Bell is a good teacher and pretty funny. The tests were fair. The homework was reasonable and the lectures were good. I would recommend this class to anyone.

Dr. Bell is an incredible teacher, I would recommend him to anyone. He truly cares about your learning and he will explain things in a number of ways. He's very logical and he invites the spirit and discusses religion whenever it's an acceptable time.

Dr. Bell is awesome. He cares about each individual student so much and presents the material very clearly. If he thinks people are not quite getting it, he will review. He's the man. Take any class of his that you can!

Great teaching techniques; very interested in your sucess.

Amazing professor! He is truly interested in seeing his students succeed! I would STRONGLY suggest taking his class!

Probably the best teacher of anything, anywhere I've been. Lectures are well done, he'll do ANYTHING to help you, and the tests are perfectly fair, although not always excessively easy. A lot of weight on the final, but it's very fair and you will be very ready if you do what he says. YOU ARE MISSING OUT IF YOU TAKE THIS CLASS FROM ANYONE ELSE!

Fairly interesting, but far too much weight is given to the final exam. I wanted some guarantee that all my work over the semester would amount to more than just a small fraction of the final grade.

ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSORS I HAVE EVER HAD.

Extremely helpful and caring towards students

he's a good human being but he sucks as a teacher. Yes he cares about students but that doesn't make him a good teacher. I didn't learn much in class and there were always plenty of things I didn't understand from his lectures.

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!

He really does care about how every student does in the class

Remarkable Professor! Explains concepts in many different ways to ensure everybody understands! Very approachable and willing to help you outside of class. Overall, an AMAZING course!

Very student oriented. Makes it fairly easy to get an A in the class.

Awesome teacher!! I really enjoyed him and his class. He requires enough homework of you so that you can understand the concept, but not enough to make you feel overwhelmed. He also makes himself and his T.A.'s readily available to for additional help.

Dr. Bell is an awesome guy- he definitely wanted everyone in the class to do their very best and he and his TAs were out there to help each person. He teaches well and makes class entertaining while presenting the material. There are no chapter tests, but there is a cumulative assessment each Friday. There are between 10 and 20 questions on each

before the final i was sitting at the mid to high B range. I did all the readings and went to a few review sessions. I then went to Dr. Bell's Final Review session (it was seriously like 5 hours, but SO helpful.) I got a 551 out of 550 on the final. This lass is extremely doable and dr. bell simplifies everything so that you understand. SO GREAT!

Dr. Bell is an awesome teacher. He really cared about the students and we could tell. He didn't require you to memorize and regurgitate, he required you to LEARN and to KNOW the material, and he made it possible. Take anything you can from him.

Best. Teacher. Ever. Take Dr. Bell no matter what it takes. His lectures are brilliant and completely comprehensible, and he does a great job relating Biology to every day life. I have never had a better teacher of any subject, especially outside of my major. Brilliant choice for an introductory Bio course. There's no better option on campus

Excellent professor. He knows his stuff. He is the co-chair of the Bio-Ag department, but is not cocky about it at all. He is on your side. It was very difficult, but I learned more that way. You have to keep up and be honest. I didn't like Bio too much before, but after his class, I wanted to be a biologist.

Very student oriented, extremely helpful. Provides tons of opportunities to get help with the class. If you do your stuff and go to the review sessions your chance of getting an A is very good.

I loved Dr. Bell! His class is organized VERY well, there are 8-10 TAs who circulate during class to help you understand concepts, there are no midterms (only 10 'assessments' and a final), and there are 5 different methods of grading the class to ensure you get the highest grade possible. He's a class-act, and such a great teacher.

Bell is a good teacher, but he focuses more on statistics than the actual concepts of biology. Don't miss a class or you'll get way behind. He wants to help you, so take advantage of his homework and study sessions.

Really inspiring teacher, connects concepts well, really involvedin helping students, Highly Recommend

Great teacher. Does not focus on dumb details but helps you understand the big picture. The tests can be a little challenging because they require you to apply the information. If you just memorize you won't do that well. He is good at explaining and wants you to be successful. Highly recommended.

Dr. Bell is great. I couldn't ask for a better bio professor. The homework is easy and the readings are easy. I did all the readings but I could have gotten through the class easily without them. He doesn't have midterms, but does have mini tests nearly every week. But they're easy, don't stress it. He's even a pretty funny guy. I recommend him.

It took me a while to get used to his teaching style because he worries a lot more about big concepts than details, but this was a good thing in the end. The class seemed really easy, but I learned the basics really well. Assessments can be a little tricky, but the class is definitely worth it.

Love the class and love the man behind it. Bell is a really good teacher. Wants students not to just memorize the info but actually know and understand why. Assessments can me hard but depending on what kind of grade style one gets it may not matter. GO to the homework sessions if you dont understand or even if you do. Will help immensly

Honestly, the best BIO professor I've ever had. He knew what he was talking about, explained it clearly, and had a fair grading system to make sure you got a good grade. The weekly assessments were fair, and you got to review the old stuff. Plus, its practically identical to the final.

Best Professor for an academic class I have ever had. He inspired me to become a teacher. His lectures are clear, the class is low stress, and an A is a definite possibility. The homework load is low, but the assesments can be a little tricky, but don't frak out, they don't count for your grade. I love Dr. Bell!

Dr. Bell is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His teaching style and approach to biology is impeccable. He works with you and if you do what he says you'll get a pretty good grade in the class.

Dr. Bell was so clear, so helpful, and so student oriented that I wish all my biology classes could be taught by him. If they were, I would never, ever have a problem with Biology. He is ALWAYS at your resource.

Dr bell is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very clear and helpful. His grading style allows for you to fail tests and get an A in the class providing you learn from your mistakes. You will not regret taking a class from this teacher.

Quality Professor!! Genuinely cares about his students, and wants you to really learn the big picture of biology. Get decent grades on your assessments and study hard for the final!! Its challenging, but doable. Good luck!!

dr. bell is the type of teacher that will do everything humanly possible--and more--in order for you to succeed. take advantage of his system and you'll be fine. i would definitely recommend him!!

Dr. Bell is amazing! You can tell he really cares about his students. And the class is really well structured. Definitely take this class from Bell if you can!

Dr. Bell one of the best professor's I've had. His teaching style is very effective, and ensures that you learn the material. He is very helpful and willing to help one on one. Definitely take his classes if you can!

One of my favorite teachers at BYU. He actually made biology enjoyable which is a hard feat to achieve. He applied Biology to topics that students actually had interest in, not just textbook concepts

I loved this class! This is one of the most amazing teachers on campus. He really really really and truly cares about his students. If someone thought the class was boring, that is because they didn't pay attention. I would recommend him 100 times over. Biology is usually hard and tedious but this class was fun and easy!

A+ class! Dr. Bell cares if you actually learn something, not if you can parrot it back for the test, and there are no tests, just 8 2-page papers on topics that are actually interesting (you pick). I can't think of a better way to do BIO 100. And no textbook, either! You save money! Lectures are incredibly interesting and you learn a ton. :)

Very interesting class. If you just follow the scoring rubric and write papers and attend classes, its very easy. six 2-page papers to write throughout the semester. Not much at all. The hardest part on the final exam probably was writing name and student id ( not exactly but sort of).

This is the best teacher I have ever had at BYU! I have never had a teacher who cared more about their students then he did. He treats his class like a democracy, if all the students disagree to something in the syllabus like an assignment or due date, he'll change it. He always is in his office to help people plus the class was just plain fun!

his class is not easy at all, but you actully learn something useful from his class. if your taking biol 120 from him, it's GOOD for you! you will have a good foundation for other biology classes. he cares about your learning experience like other teachers should, but a lot of them don't... he is a good teacher. you get what you work for.

Dr. Bell is a great teacher, and he has great TA's who can help if you don't understand concepts in class. Dr. Bell is also willing to research outside of class if he doesn't know an answer to a question, and he will tell you what he finds in the next class. I learned a lot in this class, and enjoyed the lectures.

Dr. Bell is far and away the best teacher I've ever had. His lectures are informative and a lot more enjoyable than I expected. His homework sessions are invaluable and I feel that I've learned far more in this class than any other I've taken. Fantastic teacher, absolutely one of the best at the school.

Professor Bell is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is so willing to help the students and he does everything he can to make sure that the class understands everything. He is funny and entertaining, and he is very fair. I would recommend this class to everyone..he is great!!

Dr Bell, like most have said, is the best professor I have had at BYU. I like going to class because I know I am going to actually learn something, and if you go to his homework sessions regularly you shouldn't have a problem doing well

Dr. Bell has one of the best teachings styles at BYU. He does all he can to help you learn and get a good grade. I learned so much. You work hard to learn concepts not just memorize useless information. Good basis for other sience classes. The class is not hard if you do the work. Class is enjoyable and interactive. I highly recommend Dr. Bell

Easy class period. He is very clear and doesn't go very much into detail. He also had a lot of extra credit on the tests. Lots of help available from the TA's if you need it. Highly recommeded class.

Dr. Bell wants you to do well. He had 10 TA's for a 280 person class, 5 different grading methods (and he picks which ever one gives you the highest grade), tons of review sessions, and gives the benefit of the doubt for everything. He's amazingly nice and very funny. He teaches just the basics of Biology. It's an easy class but was still worth it!

Dr. Bell has an excellent teaching style aimed at helping you to really learn and understand the information rather than memorize facts. For me his 120 class was a review of AP Bio. But I look forward to taking more classes from him.

An amazing teacher. he grades you in 5 different ways, you recieving the highest grade out of the 5. I had an incredibly tough time in the class because i dont do bio, but most do very well. when i was struggling he met with me privately. A great professor with a true interest in every student.

Dr. Bell could arguably be the best professor at BYU. I don't say that because I liked the material immensely but because I know of no other professor who does as much to try and make the information understandable to students as he does. His expertise is not just biology but research in effective teaching methods. He will help anyone succeed.

If I ever have the chance, I'm going to take a class from him again. Just wow. Came into this course neutral about the topic and leave totally loving science AND school. Phenomenal teacher, amazing person, and very attentive to us. I can't believe that with 200 students in the class he actually remembered my name from day to day.

You won't know how incredible Professor Bell is until you take the class. He is a simply AMAZING professor, possibly the best I've had at BYU. No tests, no text book, you learn a TON and find yourself actually very interested in the subject, and he is extremely fair. This is coming from an Art major with no interest in science: TAKE THIS CLASS.

Best science teacher I've ever had! He is extremely nice and sincerely cares about all of his students. He wants everyone to get the best grade possible, and gives plenty of opportunities to do so. There are no tests, just writing. The writing is pretty easy and the TA's are really helpful. If you want to learn and get an A take this class!

I am the person who commented 2 comments before this and i did not mean to give him a frown face. Again GREAT teacher.

Dr. Bell is the funniest, most helpful teacher I've ever had here at BYU. He really cares, and he'll bend over backwards to help you if you need it. His TA's rock too. If you have the opportunity to take a class from Dr. Bell, do it!

Interesting, Fun, Easy...If you read this comment and don't take his class you are foolish. All classes should be modeled after Dr. Bell. It's seriously not like any class you've ever had. Frustration...there is none. Solid teaching, solid teacher, just downright worth your money and more. I wish I knew about his classes a long time ago.

Dr. Bell is the nicest professor I've ever had and he genuinely cares about his students. However, if you are going into a major that requires a solid biology background, I wouldn't recommend taking this class. It will not give you the background you need and is more for students who need to get their Bio GE checked off.

Very interesting class. Dr. Bell is a really nice guy and I think a lot more GE's should be modeled after his.

Dr. Bell was absolutely amazing! This class was fantastic and you could really tell how much Dr. Bell loves his students. I recommend anyone who has to take Bio 100 to take it from him!

Talk about amazing! He was so fun and knows what he is doing. He basically had about 20 mini tests every Friday and a final, I got a C in the class I would say just because I don't ever test well. But it was fun and I learned a lot. He is a GREAT teacher!

Dr. Bell and his class are AWESOME. We had no exams except a written final - we had papers instead, which actually made me LEARN stuff instead of memorizing and then going "wait, what?" and picking 50-50 from a multiple choice thing. Biology and science in general aren't my forte but he helped me understand and love it. AWESOME TEACHER AND CLASS!!!

excellent. wants you to succeed. no excuse not to pass and learn a ton! TAKE BELL!

I took PD BIO 120 and BIO 100 from Dr. Bell, because he's just that cool. If you get the chance to take a class from him, don't pass it up. You'll learn lots and have fun at the same time. He is an amazing guy!

Dr. Bell is the most amazing teacher! He made the subject material ridiculously easy to understand. He is an incredible teacher! take from him!!!

Dr. Bell is an amazing teacher. He explains things really well and loves his students. However, don't let the 5 grading scales fool you, this is still a really hard class, probably the hardest 2 credit class I've taken here. I would not take pd bio 120 from anyone else though. Just work hard, go to class and good luck on his final!

Dr Bell is the best professor I have had at BYU. He studied teaching methods and applies in class what he has learned. There are comprehensive quizzes every Friday of about 10-15 questions mostly covering the newest material. Every assignment has a purpose and is meant to help you understand the material. Lots of work for 2 credits, but worth it.

This class was cake. If you dont get an A, its your own fault. No tests, no book, just papers. the papers can be proof read by TAs before you turn them in. The papers helped in learning, but got repetitive in the end. I found Dr bell's lectures very informative, he knows his stuff. 5wks Bio stuff, the rest: whatever you want to know.

Undoubtedly the smartest, most amazing, caring teacher I have ever had. Dr. Bell is unreal.

By far my best class at BYU yet. I have never had a professor so interested in the success of his students. Extremely fair. Understanding the topic is not necessarily easy, but because of how many opportunities for help he provides, getting an A is easy. Class is SO interesting and seems to fly by every time!

Bell has a test-out option on his class, although his pre-test is insane. If you feel like you have a solid background in Biology, Chemistry, Stats, and physiology, I would recommend studying for this pretest. If you score a 90% on it he gives you an A, no questions asked. Try to get his study material on blackboard.

Great teacher, 5 grading options, easy to understand concepts.

Dr. Bell has a good combination of knowledge and teaching ability. He can answer questions with detail if you want him to, but he knows how to teach simply. He doesn't waste time in class with unnecessary trivia, which I found helpful. He calculates grades five different ways and you get the best one. Easy A as long as you do the work.

Dr Bell is great. To do well on the assessments and exams, do the reading and regularly attend a TA office hour. They will let you know exactly what is required of you. The class is interesting, Dr. Bell will help you out. He grades you in 5 ways then gives you highest of the 5. One is a 100% final test, that's what I did. It got me the grade

Dr. Bell is definitely one of the best professors at BYU. Incredibly helpful and genuine. Very intelligent, and explains the material clearly. Honestly cares about each student. Also very approachable. I learned a lot in this class.

Dr. Bell Was an Amazing Professor! He made class not only interesting, but fun. Dr. Bell made me love learning about biology and I saw my progression overtime. I feel like I learned a ton in this class and I have felt well prepared for the final. He does well at explaining things, and is able to keep you interested.

Dr. Bell is a great teacer. The 5 grade system he uses is a little bit deceptive because ultimately most of your grade will depend on the final, so don't choke on that. Attend "Homework with Dr. Bell," and you'll be able to get 100s on Friday Assessments. He always wants to help you out, and is one of the nicest professors I've had.

Such a great professor! I loved this class because of him. Class is organized well and really interesting. Definitely take from Dr. Bell if you can!

Dr. Bell was amazing! I took his PdBio 120 class Fall of 2010. Dr. Bell is very clear about what he expects from the class. Tests and quizzes can be challenging, but they are not impossible. Dr. Bell also calculates your grade in several different ways, and then gives you the highest. If he's teaching PdBio 120, take Bell!

Dr. Bell is an amazing teacher. There are exams every Friday and that makes it so much easier to do well! They are cumulative so it keeps all the information fresh in your head for the final. Also, there aren't that many homework assignments, but the ones that you have are not busy work. They are designed to help - and it works. Amazing professor!

Honestly, this dude is a great teacher. There's little hw, and there are tests every friday, but it helps you learn and prepare for the final really well. He's easy to understand, and its easy to find individual help from him or the other TAs. Take from this guy definitely.

Take from Dr. Bell! He has class set up very well. He cares for his students so much and is so encouraging! The TAs for the class are GREAT. The homework load is pretty light. There are tests every Fri but it is super helpful in preparing for the final! You learn a ton in the class and Dr. Bell is a SUPERB professor! :)

Dr. Bell is an amazing professor. He cares about the students more than any professor I have ever seen. His class is super easy. You take a test every Friday in class but the tests are easy. I only missed four questions total on the ten tests combined. Easy class, great professor.

I love Dr. Bell, his entire goal in this class is to make every person great at biology and to love it too. His tests can be tricky but you come out of the class knowing more than you can imagine. Only take from him.

Take from him! He offers six grading options and gives you the one with the highest grade! This really helped me. You have Fri. assessments weekly, but it does help you retain information for the final. Also, no midterm! He really cares for his students and wants you to do well. This class wasn't super easy but not terrible either.

Dr. Bell is an outstanding professor! He cares for his students, and obviously wants them to succeed. He made the concepts clear and easy to understand, while still keeping the work load at a manageable level. I would definitely take a class from him again!

While this class was annoying because you took a test every Friday, it was worth it in the end. The final was way nice because you remembered everything! Dr. Bell is a really great professor, and you are super blessed to take a class from him... DO IT!!!

This class is tough, but Dr. Bell manages to make the material fun and interesting. There is an in class test every Friday (about 10 questions) and they're brutal. The TA review sessions will save your life.

Dr. Bell is a great guy and teacher. He really cares and wants you to succeed! However, possibly because it as the first time teaching this class, I don't think that he really explained the science material well and the tests were really hard and off-topic as a result.

This class is awesome. Dr. Bell and Dr. Dean are so helpful and kind. The class is more about you learning than about a grade. He really works with you to be able to give you the best grade possible. You can drop bad test scores. The tests are tough, but there are plenty of review opportunities to get assistance. There is a fun10 page final paper.

Dr. Bell is the flipping man. He is such a great teacher and makes extremely boring subjects like science seem fun and exciting. He loves to get the class involved and participating and he did a lot of cool experiments in class. He sincerely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He's all about making sure everyone understands. Great!!

I took his Astronomy course. Professor Bell makes loving science easy for anyone and everyone. His lectures keep you engaged and his humor keeps you on your toes. Reading each chapter from the book takes maybe 20-30 minutes max and you get two tries on the quizzes. It is harder to fail this class than it is to pass. Enjoy it.