I was not looking forward to this class at all, but Asplund made it interesting and even fun. He isnt very good at explaining material for tests (he included lots of unnecessary info), but thats what TA sessions are for. I would highly recommend him to non-science major students.

Asplund's cool. He's funny and blows things up every Friday, candidly admitting it has no connection to the material. He's more of a chemistry expert, so he can't explain all areas of science with equal clarity, but if you do the readings and ask questions of TAs, you'll be okay. Not a hard class if you do the work.

He really cares about whether or not his students understand what is being taught. He takes the time to help his students and will explain things as often as needed. More teachers should be like him.

He makes a very unapproachable subject very approachable. I can't think of a better professor in the department to teach this class.

Haha. I have no interest whatsoever in this subject but asplund is a hoot. Read the chapter go to the lab and this class turns into a very A-able class. Dont do the reading and you wont get an A. The guy blows something up every friday...good times.

Professor Asplund is so intelligent. He really knows what he is talking about. I really enjoyed his class. His tests are hard, but it felt good that he expected you to know a lot. He is flexible with grades at the end of the semester depending on how everyone does. Take this class from Asplund--He rocks!

I suggest taking Physical Science from Asplund. He's a good teacher, and blows stuff up most days (very fun). I hated the tests (getting between 60-80%), but he's not the one who makes them (it's some other professor), so you might as well take those stupid tests and have a GOOD teacher, rather than having to take them anyway and having a bad one.

Hard class overall but Dr. Asplund is a good teacher. The tests were definitely difficult but the department makes them, not Dr. Asplund himself. Be sure to attend class so you can take the in-class i-clickers; you'll need all of the extra points you can rack up! Also go to the labs every week and do the reading!

This is a really hard class. I basically took notes to keep myself awake and paying attention--they didn't really help when studying. Working in study groups is the best way to understand material and get homework done. Asplund is really flexible with grades and a good lecturer.

Dr. Asplund is an incredibly approachable professor. He is funny, and tries very hard to make a very difficult subject (Quantum Mechanics) comprehensible. We frequently had a study group outside his office at the table in the hallway, and he was very friendly and willing to offer help.

Great teacher. I thought I would hate the class before the semester really started--Professor Asplund proved me wrong.

physical science wasn't the best class, but this guy is my new favorite teacher, absolutely hilarious, he doesn't try to make (Fake) things funny, he justs presents it that way,

I loved professor Asplund. Lectures were fantastic, maybe I am a bit of a nerd but I found them fascinating. It was not a science class I was used to it was far more entertaining. PHYS100 Is a freshman class and it was easy and stress free! I say if you have any interest at all take the class, it was worth every minute I spent in it!

Great professor- really excited and energetic about science. take notes, read the textbook, and go to Chad's reviews.

Prof Asplund is great! He is so enthusiastic about the subject, and he is always doing experiments and demonstrations that keep class interesting and relevant. Lots of material is covered, so it's tough, but you can still come out with an A if you work hard.

Honestly, this was one of the hardest classes i've ever taken. Most people did extremely poorly but Dr Asplund is probably the best option for this class. He explains the concepts really clearly, though you have to be paying attention in class. I got an A in the class only because i would actually listen and read the book. Me and 2 others.

Very difficult class but he really is helpful and cares about the students.

DO EVERYTHING IN YOUR POWER TO GET THIS PROFESSOR. I took Chem 111 as my elective--I'm a Physics/Astronomy major--and I stayed in the class because of Professor Asplund. He's brilliant, kind, dedicated, and obviously loves both his subject and his students. If you're not afraid of work and actually want to learn, this is the PERFECT professor!!! :)

Asplund is my favorite professor so far! If you get the chance,take this class from either him or Dr. Lamb (I've attended lectures by both; Lamb is a little more helpful, but Asplund is way more fun). Chem105, although difficult, with Asplund was my favorite class this semester and I learned A LOT. Great professor!!

This class is tough with any professor, but Dr. Asplund turned out better than I had first thought. Interesting lectures although he sometimes went on a few tangents. He did explain some of the concepts well though and is a funny/smart guy. I liked how after an exam, he would go over each question later. He also added a few points on exam grades!

This is a tough class, but Asplund teaches well. He likes to goes off subject but it works, you have to read before class to answer the iclicker questions. He blows things up every week and he really tries to be fair. This class requires a lot of dedication. With hw, assessments and labs but they all help for when the exam comes around.

Tips to getting through: All the chem 111 tests are standardized, so it doesn't really matter the teacher. Make sure you get the homework done. The earlier you do it in the week the better. I had never taken AP chem or bio, but I did well in the class and it was really interesting. Though it seems impossible it isn't. You have to put in 5-20 hours

Dr Asplund is one of the most knowledgable and enthusiastic teachers in the department. I couldn't imagine taking this class from anyone else. Chem 105 is hard, and there's not much you can do to change that, but Dr Asplund does a great job of making the material relatable and interesting. One of my all time favorite teachers. Brilliant, approachable, and has a great bow tie.

Chemistry is hard regardless, so please don’t shoot the messenger. Plus,the dude can rock a bow tie. I took it during summer, which was killer, and a tip:do practice problems! Put pencil to paper and figure. Truthfully that’s all chemistry is: problem solving with matter in reactions and its relationships with natural phenomena on a molecular scale

This class is demanding. It was really interesting but there is just SO much thrown at the students that is was easy to fall behind. He was a good lecturer and the demos were fun. If you have to take the class, he is a good choice.

Dr. Asplund really helped me LEARN the subject. He teaches what you need to know, plus a little more background so it's clear. He gives you all the tools you need to do well, and he is more than willing to help you. I I wish he taught the later chemistry classes. It IS a hard class, but he makes it a lot easier. Good luck!

If you are looking for an easy class that you don't really deeply learn anything but regurgitate information then Dr. Asplund isn't for you. BUT if you are looking to really understand chemistry and truly learn then definitely take his class. It's hard but he does everything he can to help. Very good one on one.

Dr. Asplund is a genius and he really cares about his students. His lectures are funny and entertaining at times, but also contain huge amounts of information, so take good notes! PLEASE be sure to do all of the online homework. It has a real impact on your test grade. Do the class like he says to, and you will be amazed at how well you can do.

Best professor i have had yet. He is smart, blows things up a lot, engaging, and really WANTS to help you. Biggest pointer is to meet with him whenever you're stuck and spend time in the Chem lab. I saw his rating was low and was sincerely offended because he really helped me grow drastically! He also allows you to get back many points on exams too

P Chem is a very difficult class, but Dr. Asplund does a good job making it understandable. He's great to work with, and is definitely willing to help you outside of class. He cares more about understanding concepts than the nitty gritty.

Dr. Asplund is an awesome teacher! He's so much fun and explains stuff really well. He was always happy to answer any of my questions during class or in his office. I was usually able to go get help from him in the office. Chem 105 is a hard class with a lot of busy work, but Dr. Asplund makes it a little more bearable.

This is not an easy class, but Professor Asplund is definitely willing to help you out. You have to study hard for this class, like super hard.

Professor Asplund is a caring teacher, even if it's hard to keep up with him sometimes. He can move pretty quickly, but is always willing to slow down and go over tough concepts if you're brave enough to ask. When you ask him questions after class is over, he'll drop what he's doing just to draw on the chalkboard and answer your questions.

Dr. Asplund is my favorite Chemistry professor at BYU. He's quirky, fun, and a great lecturer. He does a good job of making things understandable and not being too long winded. The homework assignments take 6-8 hours, and are near-impossible without working with a group/getting TA help, but they help you prepare for the tests that are just as hard.

Dr. Asplund spends most of the class period going through what was in the reading and adding his two cents. Homework easily takes up 10 hours each week. Don't expect this to be an easy class. There are weekly Moodle assignments that are very easy to forget about. Overall, he's a sweet cinnamon roll of a professor who's teaching difficult stuff.

Dr. Asplund has the hard job of smashing all of PChem into 1 semester. It's a very fast paced class with a lot to learn and a lot to do. Because of the sheer quantity of material he has to teach, he does seem to rush through a lot of things during class so DO THE READING. However, he's very approachable and willing to help you in his office hour

The lectures move too quickly to learn anything in the classroom so you have to read the whole textbook to understand the course content. Dr. Asplund makes his tests extremely difficult and emphasizes conceptual questions. A challenging class but actually my favorite.

Dr. Asplund is incredibly nice and very helpful outside of class. His lectures get a little too deep sometimes, mainly because he is very passionate about what he teaches. He also takes a long time to grade things so be aware of that. One of the most friendly professors here.

Amazing professor! Gave us so many oppurtunities to get extra credit or curve the class

Chem 105 is work heavy no matter who you take it from. Asplund is one of the best choices. I learned in lecture just fine. You don't need to do readings, but you have 2 homework assignments per lecture. They took me probably 45 min- 1 hr each. Tests follow these problems really closely though. Practice problems and use the TAs and you'll do fine.

This class was difficult, but the big thing here is you need to study the concepts he puts on the study guide rather than just doing the practice exam or looking through the homework. If I had done this on the first few exams I would've gotten an A. Study hard for the tests and use all the resources he gives you and you'll do great.

He is the best lecturer on earth. People like to critique his lectures because he doesn't spent 50 minutes explaining how to solve problems, but that's not what he is there for. He explains concepts in a straightforward and intriguing way. He managed to make one of the most painful classes at BYU enjoyable. P.S. every single concept is important!!!

Very heavy into lectures, I'm not sure I ever used the textbook, maybe once or twice. Three non-final tests make up 30 or 45% of your grade, plus the final, but if you do better on the final, he'll replace your lowest midterm with that grade Hard course, but I would take it from him again!

Dr. Asplund is great: he was so available and welcoming in and out of office hours, making this class a lot more manageable. His lectures are good and you can tell he knows a lot and cares about his students. Lots of homework, but if you use it to study for the tests, you will be fine. I had bad TAs, so while it wasn't easy, Asplund made it doable.

I really enjoyed this class in the end. Professor Asplund can be a really interesting lecturer, but he sometimes gets behind what he wants to get through in a lecture and will speed through some material to catch up. The homework (especially problem sets) was really important for studying for exams, but I barely used the textbook.

I changed my personal scripture study habits based on how he taught us to study for chemistry. Strong gospel emphasis! Lots of homework, but prepares you for exactly what will be on the tests. He repeatedly tells you that the practice problems will teach you better than he can. Exploratory lab assignment once a week, takes about an hour.

Very challenging class. Lectures are hard to get into, but once you understand his style, it's easier to follow. He is very helpful during office hours, often breaking down concepts to more manageable pieces if you ask questions. Often was helpful to students who needed accommodations.

Hardest class I've had. His lectures weren't my favorite and I didn't think they helped me much. Homework is math based, but exams were conceptual based which was challenging for me. He is very forgiving on exams which was lifesaving. He is a very nice guy and is helpful in office hours so go to those. If you put in the effort, it's a doable class.