People. If you read the book you will have a much better chance of understanding the class. I admit that his test were extreamly hard. But, he will stop and explane concepts and definitions if you have read and you know what to ask.

He is way funny and a great teacher. But his class is very hard.

Wierd sense of humor. I laughed mostly at him along with everyone else but oh well. I went to every class and stopped reading the book after the first test. I scored higher on my test when I stopped reading the book and started reading the sheets more. The trick is most people do not study because of curve. Just study and be better than them. A

He is a very funny professor and knows the material. College isn't a time to be lazy, you need to study. If you study then you will do well. Only those who can do a little work give bad ratings. He makes the course fun. I Highly recommend this professor.

I don't understand why everyone gives this guy such bad ratings. His tests seem hard, yes, and he does have a weird sense of humor, but if you come to class and study the worksheets, you will do very well. I got an A in this class and that's all I did. I got very bad grades on all tests and quizzes, but the curve is VERY generous.

First I wasn't sure I would do good in the class, but actually it is pretty easy if you study the worksheets. If there are any questions he will find time to answer them and explain. I would recommend this teacher.

Very eccentric teacher he's hilarious. Do your homework and study a little for tests and you can get a good grade. I got a B+ or A-. Not too tough.

he is a fun, crazy guy. his tests are pretty easy if you take the time to do a little studying. you don't need to buy the book...he summarizes the chapters and gives you handouts on important info.

You really never use the text book, and his tests come right from the study guides, but good luck getting him to class, because he was gone half of the time and that was his excuse for never reviewing for the tests. Since he grades on a curve that makes his class easier. I recommend him if you study on your own, cause then you'll do fine.

He is great because if you understand the material you aren't required to go to class. He is really smart and seems hard but by the time grades come in you will be pleased! He gives you what you deserve.

He is hucking fillarious! I loved his lectures. His tests are impossible, but he curves them a lot. Science sucks in generall and you have to memorise a million things. But it is one of the only classes i've taked that I use what I learn all the time. I loved his labs and went multiple times and still look forward to them.

HE is a very odd man, but he is very funny, his class is very easy, if a test average is low he gives everyone points, I like his teaching style even though he is "Goofy"

Great teacher and makes the class fun. He is very helpful in making sure his students are successful and pass the class. Must have teacher for this course

Not much homework. 5 tests, you can drop your lowest test score @ end of semester. His test reviews are great! He is a funny guy. It is not a hard class, however, I still learned a bunch. I would recommend this class.

I liked him. I thought he was funny and I liked the class (even though I didn't really go). But in his class it IS important to go, even though it's not mandatory, because he gives little 5 question mini quizzes every day. Some good things are that the tests are all multiple choice and he grades on a curve.

I had no interest in this class and was totally taking it to knock out my generals, but it ended up being my favorite. I loved it! Professor Powell is excentric and hilarious! I would reccommend him for sure.

I thought I was going to DESPISE this class, I hate science. My first day, I almost walked out. Dr. Powell can be a bit much to take. Very eccentric. But he's pretty funny and I was entertained. LOVED going to class, did my homework, studied hard and got an A+. Highly reccommended teacher, I learned to love Science and had a great experience.

Professor Powell was great. His tests are not that hard, if you listen in class or study homework. Tests are from homework. Attendance is mandatory, but it helps you to boost your grade. Quizzes are super easy, open note. He explains material clearly, very energetic person. Never was bored at that class.

Great teacher. Super energetic and always had a ball in his class. Theres minimal homework and just study the worksheets and you'll do great. He does reviews, EXTREMELY helpful. Be there for Chapter quizes (3 questions) you get 7/10 just for being there. Open note quizzes :]

I can't get it to put a smiley face. The two comments below are mine, and i want them to have BIG SMILEY FACES, because I liked him so much!

Make sure you turn in the study guides. All the true and false answers will always be true. the test come right off the work sheets he gives you. He makes the class really enjoyable you don't always have to go though its not that important as long as you get the study guides to study. I would take the class again.

Dr. Powell is great. He drops lowest test score or attendance/homework points and tests have a big curve. Hes fun and energetic. The tests are nearly word for word off the homework sheets and the answers are almost always A/True for the homework. Definitely take this professor, especially if you are not a science person but need the class.

Quirky sense of humor,knows his subject,gave helpful lectures from handouts which were great substitutes for taking notes. Loved his class and looked forward to attending,learned tons. I even like the subject now. A high recomendation if you actually want to learn something. I got an A.

I loved his class and recommend him to anyone! If you need help with anything, he will more than willing to help out. If you study and pay attention you will definitely get an A. He makes everything very entertaining and he is hilarious.

I took this class about a year ago and I still don't understand why its a 100 level class. Maybe it's just the instructor. But I think I learned more in this class than any other class I've taken so far. I'm in Chem1010 now and I'm using stuff I learned in his class. Great professor. Go to class + study handouts for tests = A

Easy if you put effort into it, really hard if you don't. He always tries to relate what you're learning into movies or pop culture which, although silly, can be very helpful for remembering. His tests are hard, but he does a review before and after them. There is no homework if you attend class!

I took this class two years ago and he is one of the best professors I have ever had. He tries to keep the class fun and entertaining. If you do the worksheets, go to class and listen then you should get an A. His tests come straight from the worksheets, which he always gives you the answers to. I never read the text book and still got an A.

He is a pretty crazy and kind of cooky, really weird guy. The class was pretty fun.

I love him! He is way funny, and he makes the class interesting. I hate science, but I got a way good grade. If you struggle, read the chapter before the class. Drops lowest score, or attendance. He GIVES you the test, basically, in the HW sheets to study for. He reviews before and after tests. Pay attention, go to class, you'll get at least a B.

So funny! You need to go to class for the quizzes-they're no stress. The tests are pretty rough but study and you'll be fine. That's all you need to worry about. He's awesome. Take him.

He is so funny. I took his class and did great. The homework is really easy and he goes over the answers in class. He's nice and it's a fun astronomy class. YOU SHOULD TAKE HIM. My friends all have other astronomy teachers and complain. I have NO COMPLAINTS with Powell. His class is fun and not too hard. Just right!

This is the worst experience I have had since attending UVU as far as professors are concerned!! I did not learn anything from this teacher. He spent class periods cracking lame jokes. His test are extremely hard. Avoid this teacher like the plague!!

He is one of the funniest teachers I had. He talks really loud but that's just how he is. He gives you all the answers for the homework on the sheets you have to print out. If you keep two copies of the assignments then you can use them to study for the tests which is also super easy because he goes over all the answers for his test the day before!

Great professor! Super funny. Tests are hard but his reviews are exactly like the test so study everything he goes over. He also grades on a really good curve. He's a very intelligent professor so half of the time you may not know what he's talking about, but its ok. All you really need to know are the reviews. Overall such a great class!!

This guy filled in for our class and WOW. He understands the material, doesn't rely on a powerpoint to teach you, is engaging, and I honestly learned more from him in 1 day than I did from a whole semester with my regular teacher. Don't know how his testsgrading works, but he actually teaches! And I love that.

If you show up to the review sessions before each test, and write down everything he says, you can easily get an A on the test. He gives word for word answers to the tests, the class before you take it. Make sure you get the quiz answers, pretty much you can show up to the first 15 minutes of class, take the quiz which is open note and then leave.

Class is test based. He gives you the lectures on paper previously. You put "true" for all of the answers and then turn them in for minimal credit. Hilarious! "And that's how I knew THAT movie was fictional!" Excellent teacher. Knows his stuff and will tell you when he doesn't.

If you do the homework, go to class, and take advantage of the test reviews he gives, you'll do fantastic. Easy A for sure.

Powell was alright. I didn't love him, but he wasn't bad. The homework is super easy. There is a review before every test and go to them because they help. The tests are too bad and they are also graded on a curve. Study hard for the final it's a lot of your grade. He also drops your lowest test which is nice. Don't get the text book.

This guy is pretty cool. His dry sense of humor works pretty well with his lectures. He talks really loud so you can always here him which is nice. His homework is almost word for word the same as his tests. He also makes it really obvious what questions are on the test. Loved his astronomy lectures. Really great at helping you retain info. A+

Mr. Powell has a unique sense of humor which played in nice with the lectures and remembering what was said. If you show up and listen to what he says, then you will pass. He is loud so everyone can hear him. He reads off of his paper that he gives you so again, if you follow him, you'll get an A.

There's a quiz at the beginning of each class, but you don't need to show up to pass, missing these won't kill your grade. Final grade is made of 4 tests, daily quizzes, and a final. There's a review before all tests that give you the answers, the only day(s) you need to attend class. He also drops either your lowest test score or all your quizzes.

Dr. Powell is great. He doesn't give any assignments, so you have to do well on the tests and class quizzes. His test reviews are literally every question on the test so if you write down everything you'll get an A. He is funny and very knowledgable about astronomy, and makes it interesting.

Powell is a great teacher& he is super funny. There is a quiz at the beginning of each chapter, but if u don't show up he will drop the quizzes OR ur lowest test score. The tests are a bit difficult but he gives you ALL the answers before the test so if you memorize them (which was super easy) you will pass. I'm not good at science and I have an A

Class is just a lecture of the chapter packets he gives you, all answers are A and he gives you the answers to the ones at the end of the packets that aren't A. He also gives you answer to quizzes. 3 50 question tests which he gives answers to on review days, drops lowest test. Final is 100 question test, he gives you review with all the answers.

Super easy. He gives you all the answers to the tests and the final. For sure be there for the reviews the day before the tests but other than that you don't really need to go to class.

Edited: Dr. Powell died recently. He will be missed.