Dr. Ken is one of the best teachers I've had at FSU so far. The subjects can be tough sometimes, but he is always willing to help you understand it. He's very nice, and teaches clearly. He is very passionate about his work. I have a burning hate for chemistry, but I loved this class. Don't expect an easy A, but if you work for it, it is possible.

Great professor. Wants students to understand concepts rather than the actual math. I preferred the math, but it still wasn't bad. Allowed cheat sheets on his tests: a great way to both cram info and write down equations.

Great professor, would recommend to anyone who wants to learn the material and the concepts behind it. He also showed the application of most concepts which helped to make the chemistry more entertaining and less monotonous. He allowed cheat sheets on the tests and gave pretests that were pretty similar to the actual exams.

Really good lectures. Ken really explains chemistry well. The only down side to his class is that his tests are really hard.

Best professor. I have never learned so much in one semester. Hanson really covers the concepts in class. Math examples were always extensively covered in the recitation sections. Don't think that you can pass this class without going to them. Your grade will thank you for it! Be sure to devote a good amount of time to studying and you will do fine

Dr. Hanson is a great professor. His tests require you to actually think and understand the material. Many people are used to memorizing facts so they may not do as well with him. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He is one of my favorite professors at FSU. Difficult tests, but worth it.

Y'all if you ever have the opportunity to take Chem 2 with Hanson please for the love of God do it! This class was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life but on the real Ken is FANTASTIC if you go to his office hours! He makes sure you understand the material and will explain it in 100 ways if that's what it takes.

I am in no way good at chemistry and the lectures didn't help I had to teach myself this course. The averages on tests were Ds including mine. He is super nice if you go to office hours and without the office hours I had a strong possibility of failing. If you're good at Chemistry take it if not, it's at your own risk.

Dr. Hanson is a great professor. He is very approachable and willing to help students if they ask for the help. He is very approachable in office hours and answered any questions I (or anyone else) had. Practice tests are helpful because they tell you what topics to study but expect to know the material. Be willing to put in the effort to pass.

Dr. Hanson is an awesome guy, he is very kind and very approachable. Chemistry is a hard class so you have to be willing to put in some work but he is there to help and guide you. He responds to emails quickly and makes himself available if you need help. Take his class! He's one of the best! Free clicker points and homework is super easy!

Tests are challenging but if you attend lecture you will understand how his mind works. Talks fast but it keeps you entertained, not boring. No quizzes, just really easy homework assignments. I really enjoyed attending his 8am everyday does iclicker for participation and is an awesome grade boost.

Best Chemistry professor I could have taken! His class is interesting and he is an amazing person. If you go to office hours HE WILL help you understand whatever you are confused about. Last semester he even stayed 2 hours extra just to help us. I He is VERY conceptual but if you study you will pass. I am NOT good at Chemistry and got a good grade

Profs like Dr. Hanson are the reason I chose FSU-He is likely to be one of the professors I remember for the rest of my life-I worked hard to get a good grade, but so did he-His door was almost always open and he never sighed or rolled his eyes over a question-Respect, Empathy, and Promotion of Sci are him-Hope FSU recognizes their non synRed Beryl

Dr. Hanson is a great professor, and really the A is achievable if you work hard and study. He does care about student feedback and takes votes often on when we want things due and which scheduling options we like best. Also, he's great for office hours.

Hanson's tests are extremely unique as conceptual questions compose a large majority. There are math problems, but plug & chug cannot get you a good grade. Be warned: he talks SO INSANELY FAST so if you write your notes, you will have a hard time keeping up. Also, don't buy diamonds. Take Hanson if you want to know why.

I loved this professor so much. He has a very different teaching style. This isn't at all a "plug and chug" class. His lectures will prepare you the best for his tests, forget the textbook. Try to go to each class and go to office hours! He won't force you to but his time is invaluable.

Professor Hanson's lectures are powerpoint-based and he speeds through them. This class requires a lot (hours) of self-studying and a solid understanding of the main concepts and calculations is crucial to doing well. The tests require critical thinking and are very conceptual (very few plug-n-chug questions), so office hours are a must.

Hanson is an incredible professor. I've had terrible experiences in CHM before and was dreading him but he totally surprised me. He uses real world examples to explain concepts and does his best to interest his students in the topics. Also, it helps that he looks like Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber.

Hanson is a great professor. He genuinely cares about his students and wants each one to do well. He makes lectures interesting with real world examples. His tests might be hard, but he drops questions that less than 50% of the class got right and he curves. I personally liked the multiple choice format. You'll have to really study, but that's chem

He loves the subject and shows it. He uses powerpoint for his lectures, most of the info you need for the test is on the slides. 3 tests and a final, and he uploaded the previous years exam, but did not help as much. Homework is online. Has an overall curve at the end of the class, which he makes clear. Great teacher, I am just not great at chem.

He wants you to do well. If you learn his slides and do the homework, you will do well in his class. He is the best professor I have ever had. He wants every one to excel!

Hanson is a great professor. He knows what he is talking about and actually cares. You have all the material you need to pass since he post his lectures online, you just need to study. I had to change a test time and he was very helpful. Chemistry is a hard subject for a lot of people but he makes it tolerable. Oh, and don't buy diamonds, ever.

Class format sucks - 3 tests, one reading assignment, and maybe 5-7 homework assignments make up your whole grade. His lectures and powerpoints are helpful but the tests are hard regardless. Not a math heavy class, it's more conceptual. However, the curve is VERY generous and Hanson is a really funny and caring guy. The TAs are also very helpful.

Hanson was a solid choice as a professor. Although his tests would give me mad anxiety and I was just .25 points away from a B- with the curve, I was happy I took him as a professor. Chemistry is really not for everyone, so don't go into the class after getting an average grade on the first test thinking its gonna be a joyride.

He's a nice guy. This class wasn't that hard. I didn't go after the first week and just crammed for every test. All of his pp are online and he just reads off the slides during lecture. Weekly hw is easy and helps your grade. No extra credit but it's not really needed. He's kind of like "you made it through chem 1 so this isn't a big deal"

I would recommend Dr. Hanson to anyone. Yes, his tests were difficult but ultimately you have to learn the concepts that will prepare you for your chemistry courses in the future. His grading is extremely fair, he is so funny and I always looked forwards to his lectures!

Ken is one of the best professors I have ever had. Honestly if you just study the lecture slides and write detailed notes and genuinely try to understand you should be fine. Going to class isn't a drag like other professors bc he truly cares about the material and is so funny. if you're reading this ily and thanks for a great semester so far <3

Hanson is an amazing professor! The tests do really test your knowledge but the curves are steep and if you go to class you'll do great. He manages to keep your attention in class even when the content is boring. He's a funny guy and his class won't put you to sleep. He genuinely cares about his students. There is no way you can dislike Hanson.

Hanson is a really good professor and he keeps lectures interesting. He emphasizes that you need to know concepts, and there is hardly any math on his tests. As long as you study a few days before the test and learn the concepts, you should do well. He is also super helpful in office hours.

Hanson is without a doubt the best Chemistry professor I've had at any University. He posts the powerpoints online although I still recommend going to class as his lectures tend to be more informative and will say certain phrases that will definitely be on tests. He makes it interesting by bringing global topics. Hanson made chemistry great again

Hanson is a great teacher and really made coming to class fun and entertaining. He would relate the topics we would learn about with real-life examples and would allow the class to vote on when assignments would be due. My only complaint is that his tests were very hard, while he does curve your letter grade in the end it is still hard to get an A

He's hilarious and casual which makes him easy to approach, but as far as the class goes he does an amazing job at not just teaching but showing you the material applied in the real world which makes it more interesting. Tests are pretty hard so go to class and do the practice problems he posts and you will do well.

Dr. Hanson cares about teaching more than any professor I've had so far in college. The exams arent easy but if you go to class, take good notes, and study well they are very manageable. Critical thinking on tests is huge, everything is related in some way and if you make the connections the exams will be easier and you'll learn much more.

Hanson is truly a great professor, his lectures are interesting and contain useful information. GO to class because he says some things that will pop up in tests. The tests are extremely difficult and very conceptual, if you can't make the connections you won't pass them. Not math heavy and not a lot of homework.

Hanson is the best chem professor out there!! He was is forsure one of my fav professors at FSU. Lectures online, couple easy HW assignments, 3 exams and cumulative final. Though his test are hard I enjoyed taking his the most compared to my other professors... He is super funny and entertaining! The curve is VERY GENEROUS. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!

Dr. Hanson is one of the rare professors who seems to genuinely care about his students & how chem is taught at FSU. Great lectures, he's very organized and funny. Still, your GPA is going to take a hit. His tests are brutal- I never really got the hang of how to study for them. Critical/conceptual thinking is a must for his class.

I would take two bullets for Dr. Hanson, one in each shoulder. He is really funny and a great guy. His tests are hard, so you need to study for them, but if you go to recitation and study the powerpoints for tests you should be fine

Ken's class is entertaining. He is funny and uses real world examples to help students understand the material. Going to class is important, even though it is not mandatory. The class is test heavy and the tests are not easy. However, A's on the tests are not impossible, you only have to apply yourself. Ken, you're a G.

All his tests were multiple choice, if you attend all the lectures and study you can easily get an A in his class. He's a great teacher and makes class as interesting possible. He even offers a 2 minute phone break in the middle of class so you don't have to focus for 50 minutes straight. 10/10 would take his class again.

Get the grade you deserve. Work hard(ish), get a good grade. Hanson is a solid choice and probably the best Gen Chem professor at FSU. Too bad he's not teaching in Spring 2020 because he just had another child.

Ken is one of the best professors Ive had here at FSU. His lectures are fantastic and made me leave feeling like I learned more about chemistry and not how to plug things into equations. The difficulty of the tests were not bad if you could find a good way to study. Pro tip: the internet is your friend! Look for practice AP exams and take those!

Dr. Hanson is a great teacher, and I would give him 5 stars if it weren't for the tests. His lectures are easy to grasp and he makes the concepts interesting by connecting to a lot of real-world concepts and a lot of actually interesting facts. But his tests are the hardest I've ever taken, and they basically make up your entire grade. Beware.

Chem is a very difficult class, especially if you're the type of student who doesn't study and still makes okay grades. You can't do that in this class (or any college-level science class). Dr. Hanson teaches and grades differently than anyone in the department, and I like his style. Take advantage of office hours and recitations and you will pass.

Ken made chemistry actually passable & he genuinely cares about helping his students . He does talk fast, but he posts all the powerpoints so you can always go back & review. All the exams are multiple choice, & then he curves them depending on how the class did. He's also pretty funny, & provides a (much needed) break in the middle of class.

Hanson is definitely an amazing person! He is super smart and funny. This is definitely not an easy class however. Im not a chem pro, but the tests are very difficult. You definitely cannot miss class and you gotta pay attention. Sometimes lectures are hard to follow but dont be afraid to ask questions and I would recommend tutoring/outside help

This class is difficult. However, Ken is INCREDIBLE and has taught me so much in just one semester. He's taught me the importance in truly learning, and not just memorizing. He's also taught me how valuable chemistry is and how it applies to the outside world. His curve is VERY generous and he cares about his students. I will miss him a lot!

Hanson's a great guy, he's probably my favorite professor I've had. It's clear that he loves teaching and wants you to do well! I ended up on the B+/A- border and I truly think the only reason I don't have an A is because of how detail oriented some of the questions are and the extreme time pressure for exams. Beware if you have testing anxiety!!!

Ken is hilarious and a great professor. Yes, his exams are tough, but I think they were fair. You need to go to class to do well. I got an A even without the curve by paying attention, going to recitations, and studying A LOT. For exams I would go through all the powerpoints/ resources available several times and try to really make connections.

This course material is relatively the same stuff so just make sure that you understand it. I thought I was gonna end up with a C in the class but I got an A. Do not be intimidated by the other reviews, if you study and go to office hours and make sure you understand the material thoroughly you will be fine. He also curves exams in a unique way.

Ken is an incredible professor. His lectures are informative & entertaining. He's very approachable, answers questions during & outside of class. His tests are quite difficult, he tests you more on your understanding of the content rather than having you do plug-and-chug math. All his exams are curved. Getting an A is difficult, but possible.

I loved him as a professor and enjoyed his class. However, the B I got was a miracle. I spent hours studying. His exams were fair however his teaching style is different. If chem isn't your best subject I wouldn't recommend unless your willing to devote alot of time. & you don't know your actual grade till after the final which can be stressful.

Ken is the best. He tests very fair and he curves everything. The content is hard so expect to study but honestly the best teacher ever. His lectures make me laugh and you get lots of free life advice. If you have the option to take his class you should. It's hard but if you do the practice problems and study you can do it!

Ken is one of the most organized and entertaining profs I have ever had. He made sure to reteach important chem 1 concepts and taught new material as if we had no prior knowledge to avoid confusion. His lectures were interesting and I enjoyed his class. Pick Ken for your next semester in CHM 1046!

Doctor Ken is an amazing professor, you will have to study for the exams to do well, but they are graded very fairly. Even with class being completely online he did a great job of keeping me engaged in the material. 10 synthetic diamonds/ 10 synthetic diamonds

Hanson is really nice and funny. Show up to every lecture and take good notes because you have to work HARD for this class. The tests were very fair (also gives fair curves) and the WebAssign is doable (wish we had more than 2 attempts though). I recommend ClutchPrep to help you with conceptual stuff. Wish he taught orgo.

Professor Hanson is an amazing teacher. He talks to you about real things that matter and focuses on understanding concepts rather than performing endless calculations. He knows his tests are difficult and he accounts for the difficulty with a pretty well thought out curve. This was my hardest class, I am terrible at chemistry, but I learned a lot!

Ken is by far the best professor I've ever had. Hilarious, understanding, woke, and incredibly intelligent. However, the class is extremely hard. Grades are based almost entirely on tests & the grading system is beyond confusing with his "statistical analyses" on each test. If you work extremely hard and spend DAYS studying you can pass the class.

Dr. Hanson talks really really fast! His lectures are very detailed though and contain all of the information you need to succeed in his class. I recommend re-watching his lectures so you don't miss anything and writing down everything he goes over. He only has 3 exams and a final but her curves at the end. Use clutch prep and recitation q to study

Dr. Hanson is an amazing chem professor. He is not easy but teaches the material in a way you will remember. His lectures are very interesting and I enjoyed going to class. His test are NOT easy, I got a C+ and I studied hard. I got a private tutor mid way through but wish I got one sooner. I feel prepared for Organic Chem so I'm glad I took him!

I LOVE Professor Hanson!! Incredibly funny dude who is really passionate about what he teaches. His lectures are easy to understand so long as you come to class and pay attention. Make sure to go to recitations to do well on tests. After having a shaky teacher for CHM1045, he definitely helped me get my confidence in chemistry back. #HansonSwag

The class is graded by only a few homeworks and tests, so make sure you pay attention. His lectures are definitely more interesting than others', and he makes the content easy to understand. This class involved NO computations which was refreshing, but that means you have to make sure you understand the material to pass. Overall, I loved his class

Dr. Hanson is by far my favorite professor at FSU. His lectures kept me engaged every class, and the structure of the course was sensical and easy to work with. The final grade is made up of mostly exams--which can seem intimidating--though as long as you study and review the material he provides on Canvas you will be fine. Attend class!

his class was challenging but i loved his class, in the end i feel like i learned so much from him and i am so glad to have been part of his class. even though his class was challenging, he is amazing i participating in his class

Hanson is funny and smart, and doesnt make you do math, but in order to get an A youll have to work hard. I always read the textbook at least twice, made my own study guides, reviewed PPTs, attended each lecture + recitation, did practice probs and dedicated a ton of time. tests are very hard, NEED to understand concepts in depth. good professor.

Ken is great, period. If you enjoy chemistry and are willing to listen to what he says and make connections on your own, you will excel in his class. Attendance isn't vital but he does provide small tidbits of information that will help on his exams. Recitation is super important to attend because his TA's will guide you through his methods.

Ken was such an encouraging teacher and picked the absolute best TAs. They're all there to help you and if you can understand the types of questions they like to ask then you already know what's on the exams. Curved exams are super helpful, but don't rely on that

I knew I loved Professor Hanson on the first day of class. He is very friendly and approachable. Cares about student feedback and will change his course based on it, so voice your opinions! Goes on random rants that make the whole class laugh. Locks canvas grade, so you don't know your grade until the end. Weird and unclear "curve" for each exam

ONE OF THE BEST professors I've ever had. I'm pretty ADHD so I usually cant stand most lectures, but Hanson makes the lecture feel like it was 5 minutes long. He is very fast paced but keeps you hooked on the material. He always quickly reviews the content of the previous lecture, so u get the info twice. Tests are concept based, no math

Overall, I thought Hanson was one of the best professors I have had. He really engages students in his lectures and makes sure he gives real world examples that make you think. I really enjoyed going to class and the way he delivers the material. It really makes you think. Tests are hard though and he gives a curve.

Hanson is the best professor I ever had. He is extremely smart and his lectures are interesting. Dude has so much energy at 8am that it seems like he mixed 5 scoops of pre workout with crack. He inspired me to vote even though I am not even an American citizen (watch me get deported before I graduate). Hanson is the GOAT

Don't know our grades even though our final is tomorrow so that sucks. Great lectures! Actually enjoyed them. Is very fast-paced. Tests are online and multiple choice which is nice, so not that many calculations. Your grade is basically just 3 exams and your final.

what you should do in order to pass- I had a 65% raw score and I ended up with a B in the class -GO TO RECITATION (i recommend switching and seeing which ta you like best) -micheal evans who is a chem professor at ga tech lectures the exact same things via youtube -huge concept tests/ no math- but understand the math relationships -TRUST THE CURVE

Tests are concept based but still remain pretty difficult, going to recitations and taking good notes is vital to succeed Ken's 5+ minute rants can be annoying if you're not into that kind of thing, but he very clearly has a passion for teaching chemistry and is very talented in teaching some complicated concepts.

Professor Hanson was a great Chem 2 professor. He wants you to succeed and is very reasonable when grading tests. Highly recommend!!!!

Dr. Hanson was a good professor he has a different approach to teaching than I have seen in any other science professor. The way he teaches is more about the concepts and less about the math. I dropped the course simply because I am just bad at chem. If you are a STEM major I would for sure recommend him but you do have to study hard for the tests.

I'm not that good a chemistry but I felt Hanson deeply enriched my chemistry knowledge by teaching to truly understand fundamentals of chemistry and showing how everything interacts. It's very important to show up to lecture and I recommend attending recitations. Be sure to do practice problems semi-regularly if not more and you'll do great

Overall, Ken was a great professor. He is also extremely knowledgeable about the information we learn. There were three exams and a final along with some homework assignments with little value. Exams are very difficult, but fair. You need to study hard and attend recitation to do well in this class!

Tests were migraine inducing but the curve was awesome. Not even worth going to lectures (especially since they were at 8am), but he can be funny at times. Not the best experience, but there are significantly worse chem 2 professors

Did not go to many lectures, but he was overall very funny and engaging. Very knowledgeable, but most of his lectures came just from his slides. Test were very (VERY) stressful, but there was no plug and chug math and its all multiple choice! Going to recitations is a must, and overall probably your best bet for chem 2.

Professor Hanson was an awesome professor! He was very engaging and definitely cared about our future than the class, especially when it came to voting. He was so nice and understanding. He curves the class but I do feel like his exams were way too difficult for a general CHM 2 course but other than that, I definitely recommend him!!!!

Hanson is an amazing professor, his style of teaching really promotes understanding. If you need to take chem classes beyond chem 2, like orgo, I highly recommend taking him. His tests are more concept based than math and VERY hard, but they're purposefully made to challenge everyone and he grades fairly. I predict I'll end with an high B or an A.

He is KENough! Lectures, videos, clicker questions, and enthusiastic energy were worth the 8 am. You don't have to go every day, but just listening to this dude teach you'll want to show up. Lastly, WATCH THE PRE-CLASS VIDEOS AND YOU WILL PASS!!!

Amazing professor. Teaches class using a mixed learning style, online lectures before class and iclicker questions in class to keep you engaged. What he's doing is working. Wish he could be my professor for every class.

Fantastic lecturer, I feel the most adequate at Chem that I ever have. However, my grade does not reflect that because the class is graded on very little. His exams are HARD, I have never studied so much and scored so low consistently. He curves quite a bit, but even then I think I am ending with a C+/B-. For reference I am a straight A student :/

Hanson is a very good professor, however the tests are pretty difficult and require a lot of preparation. Definitely go to every recitation and I would recommend going to class (he is generous with attendance). Also generous with curves: I only got C's on the exams, but my grade will be a B bc of the curves. Your grade is based solely on exams.

Ken is perfect! He has amazing energy and is extremely engaging even when its 8 am. He's so nice and genuinely cares about his students. His tests are actually impossible tho. He does curve it. Ive gotten all Cs on his tests so I think Im gonna end with a B but overall hes perfect. HES KENough

One of the best professors I've ever had. If you actually need to know chemistry for your career definitely take his class because he does a fantastic job of actually teaching the concepts. If you aren't good at chemistry it will be a difficult class but far from impossible to pass.

You have to work hard and study hard but if you do he curves well and your final grade will reflect it. I got a B and two Cs on his exams and ended with an A-. He is a great guy overall and definitely cares about his students.

No homework, he posts practice problems on canvas and you get the answers in recitation (attending was very helpful). Very entertaining and intelligent, I respected him a lot, he's a good teacher and is very passionate. Tests have low averages but he curves.

I love this man he is fantastic, but his exams do require that you study A LOT if you want to do well. Not because they are difficult but there are a lot of questions that sneak in little concepts that you might not think to learn/remember. The entire course is not math focused at all, and is entirely conceptual. Highly recommend.

The class is impossible if you do not try to learn the material!! Watch the lectures before class!!! Ken is awesome but the exams are hard. Start studying ahead of time.

Hanson teaches Chem II to develop your understanding of how molecules act in determining their properties. It's really intuitive but to do well you need to not only attend lecture but engage with the iClicker content and make lots of mistakes. Understand the recitation worksheets to the letter, make study groups, and take it seriously to get an A.

Professor Hanson is a fantastic lecturer who genuinely cares about his students. While his exams are quite challenging, the generous curve helps reflect the actual content learned. Using resources like unstuckstudy for study prep made a big difference for me.

My advice is to pay attention to those lecture videos, and know whats going on in the graphs he shows bc those will be on the exam. HEAVILY concept based. I came in knowing v little chem 1 and was fine. ask him questions after class if u have one. go to recitation to practice n study iclicker. amazing prof. talks ab real world issues. go vote!

Dr. Hanson is hands down the best professor I've had in any core science class at FSU so far. The way he structures the class w/ pre class vids, lectures, and then clicker questions makes retaining the info easier than a normal lecture. He also posts the ppt slides which makes studying easier (you DONT have to take notes). Put in effort, U get an A

CHM1046 w/ Dr. Hanson is difficult, but manageable. I did have to do a LOT of studying and active recall to get my test scores up, but there's no plug and chug, everything's conceptual. His lectures are 98% chem-based and 2% off topic, makes 0 sense how people think he only talks about politics. Instead of leaving a bad review maybe study more?

The smartest professor at FSU. I have learned the most in this class compared to any other course. Exams are very difficult, have to put in lots of effort studying. Pre-class lectures are a must. Sometimes gets political (tries to be unbiased, but his opinions are obvious and I would rather just learn chem). But I won't hold that against him.

He is my favorite professor I've had so far, and yet his class is the one I struggled in most. He does not teach or test like most professors, there is little to no math on exams (which make up 87% of your grade), nor does he teach it. Instead he rigorously tests your understanding of concepts. Not my preferred teaching method but he's a good prof.

Prof Hansen is a very smart and a funny guy. As a freshman finishing my first semester I will never forget this class… let's say it was a super entertaining/interesting experience. The exams are just so hard, you will have to study, study, and study some more. Watch the pre class videos!!

Ken was by far my favorite teacher this semester. That said, the class is difficult as a mess. It is nontraditional for Chemistry, as Ken emphasizes learning relationships rather than plug and chug number crunching. The class is hard, but if you commit adequate time to study and utilize the resources available, you will manage just fine.

Professor Hanson's exams are not easy, and they are the bulk of your grade. What you put in is what you get out of it. Study hard, watch the pre-class videos, and recitation is not mandatory, but GO. This class was challenging but so rewarding. Hanson is engaging, and funny. I learned the most from this class out of any class I've taken at FSU.

Be prepared to put in a lot of effort. Grades are based on exams, class participation/attendance, and a liberal studies assignment. My advice is to watch prelecture videos and take notes. spread out learning the material. Use in class questions, worksheets, and textbook questions to understand concepts. His class is hard but not impossible to pass

Goated guy. Sorry I cheated that one time, Kenny doesn't deserve cheating. FUTURE STUDENTS DO NOT CHEAT. Ken ur the bomb and I wish u and ur family the best

Great professor, made the class fun. I think I'm just really bad at chemistry.

I forgot to give Ken a review last semester and I cared enough to make sure I did when filling out my ratings for this semester so that should speak volumes. Ken is very funny and engaging but this is not one of those classes you can BS or get through without knowing your stuff. Ken's tests are HARD but if you actually study you will be fine.

If you wanna feel like youve picked the wrong career (pre med/dent etc) this is the class for you. Hanson was a nice & funny guy but that wasnt enough to make this class enjoyable. The exams are hard, and you will feel horrible after. Textbook and self study barely help & he doesnt give accurate exam reviews. Orgo 1&2 were easier than this class.

Great teacher for if you want to reason through the chemical properties relevant to chem 2, focuses on helping you understand the mechanics and principles behind the observed changes. Tests are relatively hard but he provides good review ccontent.

Dr. Hanson is a really chill dude. He does a mix of flipped and traditional lecturing, meaning you get the best of both worlds. His focus on concepts over math is a welcome change from other CHM professors. The three midterms/the final are HARD, and your grade is almost entirely contingent on them but as long as you study you'll pass (55% is a C).

His passion is infectious, and you WILL learn if you watch his prelecture videos and put in the work. That being said, it was a lot to stay on top of, so make sure to manage your time wisely. His tests are difficult but scaled proportionally. You get what you put into the class.

Great class, take it if you want to win a Nobel Prize

Professor Hanson - easily one of the best professors I've had! For those looking to take this class, I urge you to ALWAYS go through the pre-class slides, watch the pre-lecture video, take notes so that in person lecture is more of a "review". Pay attention to the points he makes as you do iClicker Q's! His class is conceptual & forces you to think

Definitely a cool guy but also knows how to make a hard class. Not at all a class you can just get by in but if you put in the work to study on your own its definitely doable. Can be a little frustrating bc there's not a lot of study materials provided, DEFINITELY go to recitation i regret skipping it. exams are difficult but very consistent

Dr. Hanson has a unique approach to this class, as he mainly focuses on the concepts and how they tie together rather than doing math problems. He makes his lectures very relevant and incorporates real research into his grading. He thoroughly makes sure his exams are high quality, while also accepting student input frequently to improve.

Hanson was a pretty chill guy and I didn't mind him. Attendance is graded on participation on iclicker so I literally never went to the class and just logged on during my block. Tests are only real grades. Call me a hater but tbh his exams arent that hard I never really had to study just try to do the iclickers and thats really it.

Good professor. His online lecture videos were helpful while studying. Truly cares about the fairness of his grading scale and having his student perform well. Exams weren't terrible but make up a large portion of your grade. Recitation helps but not necessary.

Amazing prof and course. If you complain about Hanson's tests, rethink taking the MCAT. To do well, make sure to watch the pre-class lectures BEFORE class, attend lectures for the iclickers, and learn the material like you're going to have to teach others. If you try to pass the class just by memorization, you're not gonna do well.

Ken was a great professor! He grades based on points, not percentages. Additionally, he grades on a curve to make up for the difficulty of his exams. There isn't a lot of collateral, so attendance and studying is important. Despite the difficulty, I appreciate his humor and passion for the topics. Passing isn't impossible, but you need to work hard

Ken is a great professor. The class isn't easy, but he makes it enjoyable, and the grading scale compensates for the difficulty of the class. No homework and tests make up most of your grades. He is down-to-earth and clearly cares about his students. Didn't need to touch the textbook once this semester because his lecture videos gave all the info.

Dr. Hanson is the best!

He is a great and super entertaining professor. He's very kind, but I found his class to be quite difficult. The material is very conceptual, which made the testing feel really tough for me. I had to put in a lot of work to pass, but I still enjoyed his teaching style!

Class is tough in that he puts about 5 grades in the system, most of which are test grades, so the pressure was on. It's essential to understand the content and how he writes his tests. Take advantage of every resource he offers (recitations, iClicker Q's, extra practice), and you should be fine. His lectures are somewhat fast-paced yet engaging.