Bethel was an awesome prof. I did really well on all the tests, but it wasn't easy. There was a ton of homework, and the tests were pretty hard. I went to office hours every week and studied a lot and pulled an A. He's really willing to help you if you go to office hours.

Dr. Bethel is the prof to take for Chem 101. He has a sense of humor that helps make lecture interesting. Don't skip because there are clicker questions which are really helpful to your grade! TONS of OWL homework so don't procrastinate. Tests aren't bad if you go to tutoring! If you go to office hours he is super helpful. Curves nicely at the end!

Enjoyed having him as a prof. Tests were pretty tough, definitely not an easy course. You really have to study to make a remotely good grade. I knew alot of people that struggled with this course. 4.0 & Go really helped me earn the grade I did, trust me its worth it. This class will take up a lot of your time. The curve for the class was awesome!!

Bethel is super nice and goes through the material at a good pace in class. He's always willing to answer questions and tries to make some good dad jokes. Class has a lot of online homework, but it really does prepare you for the tests which are pretty difficult. Overall a good prof and I purposely got him for chem 102.

Bethel is a good choice. This class isn't easy, but he helps when you need it and moves at a manageable pace. You have to keep up with the homework, because there's a decent amount of OWL work. Exams take almost the whole time, but they're not terrible if you study, go to SI, and do the practice exam.

He makes lectures less tedious with his corny jokes. Homework is online and due weekly. Attendance is not exactly mandatory, you can miss a few clicker questions without consequence, but skip too much and it can affect your grade. Would take him again.

Bethel is AMAZING. He clearly explains how you will be graded in the class. He goes slow enough to take good notes, but keeps the lectures moving and provides helpful examples and the occasional chemistry pun. You have 2-3 hw assignments due every week, but they're super helpful and he pulls a lot of his test questions from them. Taking him again!!

If you like chemistry or are a science major, Dr. Bethel is a good choice. He paces the content at a reasonable pace, curves usually to an 87-88%, and makes the lectures very informative, so I don't want to stick my head inside an oven at the end of class. The tests are very time-consuming and tough unless you study literally everything in the unit

He is a good professor, but I would not suggest taking him if you have no interest in Chemistry. '20

Bethel was a solid professor. He teaches through examples, which I think is very effective. The OWL homework is pretty tedious, but he gives adequate time to complete it if you don't put it off until the last day. His tests are pretty tough; you really have to know all the information. Of all the Chem 102 profs, Bethel is the best choice.

Dr. Bethel is a pretty cool guy and his lectures are pretty easy to follow. His tests are pretty hard but he does a good job explaining exactly what he expects on the tests. The OWL homework can take a decent amount of time to complete but if you don't leave it for the last minute you'll be fine. Lots of clicker questions in class.

If you're trying to learn and not take an easy professor this is your guy. Not an easy class but you learn a lot of chemistry. If you're going to Pre-Med I recommend him. Has a cheesy sense of humor which helps class go by. Counts attendance by clicker questions. Tests are pretty difficult. Homework assignments take a good amount of time.

Dr. Bethel is great. All his test problems are very doable provided you understand his examples. People complain about office hours. If you are willing to start early, put in the work, and go to office hours BEFORE the crowds come to scramble through OWLs the day before the test, you'll be fine! Work is required, but it is very reasonable.

Dr. Bethel is one of the more difficult Chemistry professors; however, he is very helpful, provides a lot of examples in class, and has a grading scale to where an 87 is an A and a 76 is a B. Be ready to do lots of homework and study hard.

If you're taking CHEM102, Dr. B is your guy. Go to lecture for examples/clicker questions. OWL hw is time consuming but helpful. He posts practice exams and keys to exams to practice for the final. A+ Tutoring was very helpful! His exams are hard and take the entire class. Not an easy prof, but I worked hard for a B and learned a lot of Chem!!

Dr. Bethel is definitely an amazing professor. However, I did end up with a C in the class. If you're wanting to go Pre-Med, take Dr. Bethel. You will learn A LOT of chemistry and you will spend quite some time completing the homework assignments. His practice exams were easy, but the tests were not. Tests were really difficult.

This was my second time taking CHEM102, and Bethel is by far one of the best 102 profs. His lectures and examples are so clear that I didn't ever even read the textbook, and he is great at answering questions when topics are confusing. There is a decent amount of hw, but it reinforces the concepts. Would definitely recommend him.

Dr. Bethel is definitely a solid choice for CHEM 101 and 102 at A&M. I took him second semester because I actually liked his class first semester. The OWL takes forever but helps so much, I reworked the mastery questions before every test and it really helped. Also, many people don't read the book, but some of the examples are wonderful.

Dr. Bethel is definitely a solid choice for CHEM 101 and 102 at A&M. I took him second semester because I actually liked his class first semester. The OWL takes forever but helps so much, I reworked the mastery questions before every test and it really helped. Also, many people don't read the book, but some of the examples are wonderful...

Took Bethel for 101 & 102, and felt he was a good professor. Going to class is highly recommended, as he gives clicker quizzes (though you only need 75% of the clicker points to receive full credit), and his lectures are very good. Homework for 101 was manageable even if you procrastinated, but the homework for 102 required better time management.

Coming from earning an A in CHEM 107, I thought this class was going to be cake. Boy was I wrong. Dr. Bethel really makes you work for your grade with his difficult tests. He is a great choice if you're any type of chemistry major or pre-med because he really makes you learn your stuff (I'm Comp Sci, but his jokes made it okay).

Dr. Bethel was a really solid choice. I had him for both 101 and 102, and I managed to get an A in both. I wouldn't say it's an easy class, but definitely not impossible. You have to put in the work if you want that A. He does curve the class by a good amount. There's going to be a lot of OWL homework, but if you want the A you'll need it.

Dr. Bethel is a really nerdy but funny prof, he gives great lectures and makes chemistry easy to understand. However, his tests are quite difficult, tricky, and long so be prepared and work the practice exams that he provides. He also curves the class quite a bit aswell.

Dr. Bethel is honestly a great professor. There are clicker questions which force you to go to class (they are easy and great for grade boosting), and he only puts the examples in the powerpoints in class, but does provide you with the powerpoint slides. There are 2 HW's due weekly but it is not overwhelming. A+ Tutoring has his old tests!

Dr. Bethel is by far the best professor you can take for CHEM 101 if you are a more math based learner. He is very direct in his lectures and will tell you everything you need to learn for the homework. If you get the homework you get the test. When I got stuck, I ALWAYS went to office hours and he will help you. I tell all my friend to take him!

Dr. Bethel is amazing. You really have to study but he is good at answering any questions you have.

Good lecturer and very helpful except test are very difficult and there is a ton of homework.

I enjoyed bethel. The material is naturally difficult to study is notes and practice exams! His practice exams were very similar to the real ones which is a plus

Dr. Bethel is my favorite professor this semester and I am hoping to take him again next semester! He is very helpful and his lectures cover basically all the information you need to know for his tests. You do need to go to class, since he has clicker questions, but if you go to all the classes the tests are not extremely difficult!

Chem lab is all with a TA, so it's kind of a luck of the TA thing. Other than that the labs are explained well and p clear.

Bethel is definitely the BEST professor you can take for general chemistry. Chemistry is a hard subject in itself, but he makes it understandable. The OWL homework helps tremendously with understanding the material, and the SI review sessions are very helpful as well. The tests are hard but they are fair. I am taking him again for 102, love him!

Great prof for 101! I'm taking him again for 102! His tests are kinda hard, but not unfair, he does his best to prep you for the test material! He curves the end grade (typically and 87ish gets you an A). Lots of online homework, but its helpful for test prep. Tells some lame dad jokes but makes my 8am more bearable! Take him if you can!!

Dr. Bethel was amazing. Only a few of us actually went to office hours consistently and it definitely pays off. He is always there to answer questions and cares about his students. Posts his lecture slides online. Go to SI sessions. I've gotten A's on all the tests. I suggest re-reading and re-writing notes and using adaptive study plan on OWL.

4 tests and a final, weekly online homework which can be time consuming, & clicker questions. Don't skip class or you'll be lost. His tests were similar to his reviews and he usually graded in a timely manner. I hadn't taken chem since HS and I felt Bethel did a good job of explaining concepts thoroughly. Overall a really great prof! Learned a lot.

Dr. Bethel is a good professor. He definitely knows his stuff but this is a difficult course in general. The homework is the hardest part of this course, there is a lot of it and it takes a long time. His lectures are good and clear and he really does try and help you understand. This is a class where you will know your stuff.

Dr. Bethel's exams are very difficult and he tries to trick you, so you definitely have to know the material. Good lectures and very helpful in office hours. Homework is very manageable as long as you don't wait until the last minute. He curves the class pretty heavily so as long as you do decently on the tests you should be fine.

This is not one of those "Easy A" classes. You will have to study, seek help, and go to his office hours. Do not cram all the studying to one night before the exam. That WILL NOT work! Know why he works out problems a certain way. At the end of the day, if you do everything correctly in a timely manner, you should be fine. PS: He does curve, btw.

I really enjoyed having Dr. Bethel as a professor! Hes really funny and will help you out if you ever have any questions. Test 1 and 2 and 4 were pretty easy but beware of test 3. He curves a lot in the class (85-100 is an A). You have to go to class for clicker questions. I liked him so much Im taking him again next semester for Chem 102.

Bethel is a solid choice for Chem 101. His tests are tough but reasonable. He gives lots of bonus points for class participation and practice problems, so make sure you're there! He is very helpful at office hours. Although it's a tough subject, he makes it possible to do well if you're willing to put in the work. (Also, go to APlus tutoring!)

Dr. Bethel is a great teacher. His lectures are easy to follow and he makes the subject easy to learn. His tests can be somewhat tough, but he always teaches according to the test. He grades extremely fair and as long as you do clicker questions and the homework and put in the work, you'll do well. I highly recommend A Plus tutoring too; it helps.

Dr. Bethel is a solid choice for Chem 101. He is interesting when he lectures and does his best to make sure everyone understands what is going on. His tests are difficult, but not impossible. With a little more effort, I could have gotten an A. The OWL homework was tedious, but helps for the exams. Do the practice exams and fully understand them.

Dr. Bethel is really a great professor. He definitely wants his students to learn but you have to work for it! Exams are more difficult than the other profs but he also curved my section by 5 overall points. Lots and lots of homework. He is very funny and makes Chem 101 enjoyable. I 10/10 would recommend him.

I love Professor Bethel! Signed up to take him for 102 as well. Lots of controversy over him as a prof- in a nutshell: if you want to learn chemistry and retain the information, take Bethel. All the other profs are typically behind him and lots of their students asked me for help. You have an advantage if you did well in HS Chem. But it is work!

I personally LOVED Dr. Bethel! I had him for CHEM 101 and made sure to take him again for CHEM 102. His lectures are great and really explain material very well! He gives lots of examples that really help with the homework and tests. There is homework every week but it is very manageable! Great in office hours, super helpful! Curves a good amount!

Dr. Bethel is an awesome prof! The class was definitely challenging with lots of weekly online homework and difficult tests, but it was doable by showing up to class and paying attention to notes, clickers, and homework. He is a hilarious professor and I am taking him again for 102. I enjoyed the class and prof and feel the effort was worth it!

If like the math aspect of chemistry, Bethel is a good choice. His lectures are informative and he throws in a few jokes throughout them. The examples he provides during lectures and on the practice tests are similar to the questions on the real tests. Would recommend reading the book for extra examples and to review conceptual information.

I took Bethel for Chem 101&102 and do not regret it. His classes are full of dad jokes and clicker questions that are not just participation: you have to get them right to get the points. He teaches very well and going to Office Hours helps a lot on the OWL homework. Towards the end of the semester he'll meet with students to talk about Qdrop

Dr. Bethel is probably one of the best professors I have had here at A&M. I changed to him last minute from Williamson because I heard she was easy and my choice was not a disappointment. Yes, chem 102 is a difficult class in general, but Dr. Bethel did plenty of practice problems and tried to teach it in the easiest way possible.

Bethel is extremely intelligent and a solid professor. Clicker questions are for credit, so attend class. OWL assignments are extensive and due weekly, but help in preparation for exams and he is available to answer questions during office hours. Textbook helps, but not necessary. Plenty of dad jokes during lecture to lighten the mood.

I took Bethel for both Chem 101 and 102. He is a really great professor and truly cares about his students. You have to go to class for Clicker questions, but his lectures are interesting so its not too bad. Tests are hard, but he gives a massive curve at the end of the semester for both 101 and 102. I would definitely recommend him for Chemistry.

Bethel is a GREAT chemistry choice. I definitely struggle in chem, but I am willing to put in work. GO TO CLASS! He teaches through example problems, which I find helpful, so go through these in between lecture days to keep up. The tests are HARD, he puts a lot of easy mistake options for multiple choice. I did okay, but do OWL, it helps!!

Dr. Bethel is an incredible professor especially if you are going to continue in chemistry. You have to work for your grade but it is very possible to get an A.

Dr. Bethel is a great professor, but his class is not easy. If you're not ready to work for an A, don't take his class, because you will not do well lol. The most important things are that he probably gives out the most hw, but they help with the test. Also, beware of test #3; it is very challenging and you will need to study a lot.

Loved taking Bethel! Chemistry is hard, but he keeps lectures upbeat with dad jokes and does examples, so it's not just reading off slides. Attendance is mandatory for the most part, as he does clicker questions throughout the class. Reviews are pretty on par with the tests, and the OWL homework is an easy 100, and is a great way to study.

I personally thought he was a spectacular professor. I really wanted him for CHEM 102 as well, but his class did not fit my schedule. He is the king of awfully hilarious chemistry jokes, but doesn't over due it. Overall, a really caring, patient professor who wants you to do good. Pay attention in lectures, take notes, and study. You'll do great!

I greatly enjoyed taking Dr. Bethel's class. All of his lectures were easy to understand and he mad learning chemistry enjoyable. Also, he is easily available outside to review test or homework problems. Would recommend.

Solid choice but, if you just need a chem credit I would not recommend because you REALLY do have to study. Tests are not tricky but you have to pay attention to them because it's easy to make a mistake. Do OWL and Clicker Questions so you won't need an A on tests to get an A in the class. I'm practically a master at chem now but it was difficult.

His exams are little tricky but if you study hard you could get an A. Also his lectures are very good. Overall pretty good professor.

Bethel is a great teacher, and though his tests are difficult, if you attend class and study an A is easily achievable. The homework is pretty heavy, but it prepares you for the tests.

Very cool guy. Always made jokes in class and was more than happy to help during office hours. He is very tricky, though, when it comes to exams. I cannot stress enough to not procrastinate on homework! He also does clicker points, randomly, so make sure to come to class for that credit. Go to SI sessions, and other tutors, and you should be fine.

Bethel is such a great teacher and I highly recommend him. Chem is tough but an A is very doable with Dr. Bethel. The homework is very helpful and sometimes long but they are essential to your grade. He also uploads practice tests that are extremely similar to the tests. If you study your notes and the practice test, the tests should be a breeze.

He is literally a GEM. He is so funny, and his dad jokes are classic. He is a tough professor, but he makes it easy to learn, and if you work hard enough, you will do good. Make sure you get the clicker questions right and get a 100 on all the homework. This will boost your grade and easy to do because the homework has multiple tries!

Good professor

Dr. Bethel is a great teacher. Be sure to stay on top of homework and attend class or you will not do well.

Bethel is one of the better Chem professors you can take at A&M. Homework and clicker points can be a great booster, so make sure you show up to class and do your homework in advance. His tests are not the easiest, but as long as you take time to study and attend the optional SI sessions, you will do fine. Making a good grade is achievable.

Bethel's lectures are informative and he explains stuff really well. They're also mandatory (iClickers), so be sure to go. He also works more example problems in class than Dr. Collins, which was helpful. Start the homework a couple days before it's due. To study for exams, do the practice exam and read over the slides and you should be fine.

I absolutely loved his class. He did a great job teaching the content and I thoroughly learned chemistry in his class. He isn't the easiest chem prof, but I think he's the best. I highly recommend doing the owl homework, it can help explain things. Bethel is also available and very helpful in office hours.

Great professor! You must work for it.. this is not a blow-off professor by any means. However, he is VERY willing to help you. He has a SI which is also willing to help anyone who wants help. Try to study everyday, you'll need to in order to do well. His test reviews are very similar to his tests but his tests a a notch harder.

I'd recommend going to the SI and be prepared to put in the work to make a good grade.

Bethel is great. He's funny, explains concepts well, explains the intuition behind things, and sets you up for success. Study the online homework, practice through the problems, read over your notes, and look out for a few trick questions, and you'll be golden on his exams. He's a great professor and I would highly recommend him.

Great lectures, required clicker points for grade. Makes funny jokes here and there. Simple tests that cover the lectures only with nice practice tests. Learn the practice and get an easy A on the real test.

I loved Dr. Bethel. He cracks me up with his awkward jokes, not because they were funny but because they weren't. You have weekly online homework that you really can't wait until the last night to do it. His tests are annoyingly hard because sometimes even if you know the material he throws sneaking questions in there so read them carefully.

Dr. Bethel is an amazing chemistry professor. His lectures are full of examples to help you understand the material. If you don't understand, he is very accessible in office hours to explain more in detail. This class is not an easy A and you do have to work for it but he provides all the materials you need to succeed. Would take again.

Thorough but fair in his exams. If you do poorly it's not because he didn't teach, it's because you didn't put in the time to process/learn the material (3-4 hours of test prep got me an A every time). Very helpful in office hours and will learn your name if you go! Practice tests are almost identical to his actual exams. Quiz weekly and cengage.

Dr. Bethel is an amazing professor! If I had any advice I'd say don't underestimate the little points like quizzes homework and clicker points they might come back and barley knock you out of the grade you want. Also, write down his examples and do them for practice. His test material is not anything you haven't seen, so just practice!!!!

Professor Bethel is probably one of the better professors for CHEM 102. His grading criteria is fair and he uses Cengage's MindTap for his homework system, which is much better than ALEKS. He goes over many examples in his lectures and is more than willing to answer questions during office hours.

Dr. Bethel has been one of the best professors i've ever had at TAMU. He is very easy to follow. Gives practice tests which are pretty useful. Go to his office hours!!!

I took CHEM119 with Dr. Bethel and tbh he is a fantastic professor. Dr. Bethel's lectures explain the material very well, there were few times where I got lost or didn't know what was going on, (And I'm not the best at Chemistry). The tests aren't hard if you study the test reviews and the SI session sheets.100% would take a class with him again.

Bethel is quirky and funny as a person. However exams can be quite difficult. But he insures that practice problems and clicker questions are the same difficulty as the tests. He also provides a through review for exams that is EXACTLY how the exams are, same problems different compounds and numbers. Take him if you are strong in Chemistry.

He uses Clicker questions for attendance so don't skip class! His lectures go pretty fast and the homework can be rough, but the test is not as complicated as some of the examples on MindTap and the lecture. The practice exam helps a lot in preparation before. He uses very little trick questions on tests but you'll learn to recognize them in class.

Bethel is very good but the class is pretty hard. HW due the day after the lecture, every lecture. Answers all questions and explains the information well. Lots of studying for the class, test reviews don't help much, need to do hw questions for practice. Willing to help if you show you want it. Better than most other chem 119 profs.

Dr. Bethel is a solid choice for chem 119....a great lecturer and very helpful in office hours! The homework is very time consuming but it really helps you better understand the material. The practice tests are pretty similar to the actual ones in my opinion, and he doesn't test over things that were not explicitly covered in lecture. Study hard!

solid choice, boring though.

solid choice, a little boring though.

Love this guy. Any question on the test you'll have seen before in iclicker practice problems. Practice exams closely follow the actual exam and his office hours are always useful. Some people say he's monotone, but to me he just sounds really sarcastic all the time which I find funny. Definitely a solid choice, wish I could have him for 120

Dr. Bethel is the best prof you can get for CHEM 119. He is a very clear lecturer and his test are not tricky as long as you read lecture notes, pay attention to homework concepts, and do his practice tests. I had a 93 test average and really enjoyed the class and his dad jokes. I-Clicker and homework subscription required.

Dr. Bethel is a great choice for CHEM119. He is a clear lecturer and while there is a lot of homework (MindTap, way better than ALEKS), it is a helpful way to review and get easy points. His tests are fair, but the questions are a lot of points each. He is a sweet person and he keeps lectures funny and lighthearted. Clicker questions every class!

He is a great professor and his lectures are easy to understand. His lectures are needed to pass so the fact that they are mandatory is not a big deal.

Love Dr. Bethel, he's funny and nice. He teaches well and gives lots of examples in class. He uses Mind tap for homework which honestly is the best homework program. Has lots of office hours to help with homework or to look over tests. His tests are hard, but you can do well if you study way in advance. Best chem prof in my opinion.

Good prof. As long as you do the homework, practice the in class examples, and do the exam practices he gives, you'll do great in the class. He's really fair with his teaching. He does clicker questions so make sure you attend class and answer the questions the best you can.

The professor goes through slides and teaches the concepts well. Always record the practice problems that he does as that is mainly the content for exams. He posts a practice exam before the test, always do them as they are great indicators of what the exam will be about. He uses mind tap for homework and not aleks. The lab and lab exam are hard.

While he did go fast at times, it was clear he cares about the students. He was willing to answer any questions, his grading criteria was fair a well laid out, and he tries to make the presentation interesting by cracking some jokes in between. Attend class and do his reviews, and you should be fine.

Dr. Bethel is an amazing prof. You have to work to get a good grade in his class, but most profs are like that. The homework is a lot, but it is such a good way to understand the material outside of the lecture. Tests are super reasonable and very similar to the practice tests. SI is very helpful. He is also helpful during office hours.

He is such an amazing chemistry teacher. The class isn't an easy A, but he provides study guides that are similar to the exams. His clicker questions also help prepare for the 3 tests he gives. There's a good amount of homework, but keep up with it and use it to prepare for exams. I would definitely take him again!!

Dr. Bethel teaches concepts fairly fast but there is a lot of outside homework to help understand what he went over. If you do the homework and genuinely understand the material you will most likely get an A. He does however put the most difficult questions of every concept on the tests so be prepared and actually know the concepts/exceptions!!

Dr. Bethel is a classic dad type (chem puns), he makes the class interesting and kept me awake at 8 am. His homework is super easy and you get multiple tries to get the right answer without losing points. I had to study hard for the tests but they are similiar (concept wise) to the sample ones. Good professor overall.

Dr. Bethel is a solid choice. Although his lectures are long and not very engaging, he knows what he is talking about and if you go to his office hours, he is very willing to help. Also, his test reviews are VERY similar to the test which is nice; however, there is a lot of online homework.

Dr. Ryan is a solid choice for Chem 119. I never read the textbook but you need it for MindTap. I suggest getting Cengage Unlimited. He is homework heavy and missing homework adds up - start it early! SI sessions werent very helpful for me but I know they were for some. Tests were mostly MC with a couple short answer.

Probably the best professor I have had. He is very clear with his lecture and grading criteria. Gives plenty of time to do homework. He does not make you memorize formulas and his test are not tricky. Need more professors like him. Cracks a lot of bad jokes

Tests are usully fair and similar to the practice exam

He makes the lessons very clear and his exams are fair so long as you do all of his homework. He also gives a ton of reviews and practice problems before every exam.

Dr. Bethel has the best lectures! He goes over so many example problems during lecture and really teaches you how to do them. You want to go to class because of clicker points and to hear the bad dad jokes. Homework is a lot and due twice a week, but worth it to have him as a prof. Overall, best 119 and 120 prof at TAMU.

Dr. Bethel is a great professor with very defined expectations. Go to lectures and do clicker questions which are questions from previous years tests. Tests are exactly what is gone over in class. There is a lot of homework, some of which is not cover in lecture, but it was easy.

Bethel was alright. You wont pass if you dont go to class and actually pay attention and take notes. His tests are tough but chemistry is tough. You will HAVE to study if you wanna pass (unless youre a god at Chem). Do your homework, dont use Chegg. It helps you learn the material better if you do it and try to learn it (Obviously). Made a B.

I took Dr. Bethel for CHEM 119 (Intro to Chem) last semester and it was the hardest class I have taken so far. Dr. Bethel is a good teacher and works hard to make sure you are understanding the material, but there is just SO much material to cover in one semester and he moves very quickly. You will have to work very hard, but an A is obtainable!

Great chem prof, lectures really well with many examples. Cengage homework due twice a week with quizzes built in. 4 exams plus the final. 14 questions each time, mainly math heavy with a few conceptual questions. He prepares you just enough, but going to SI sessions and IA reviews really hope.

I personally like Bethel and do well on his tests but disclaimer, I did do AP Chem in high school and this class was basically a review class. Class is mandatory because clicker and he does example problems that help. His test style works for me, but not for everyone. And homework in this class is a lot. Pro is that 88 for an A, and 77 for B. #RONA

I had Dr. Bethel for both CHEM 119/120 & he was amazing. I truly did love his lectures & he made class fun with some of his dry humor. For the people that gave him low ratings, it's mainly b/c he didn't curve the exam, which shouldn't matter considering he drops the threshold for earning certain letter grades. An A is attainable if you work for it.

The lectures are helpful and he does example problems which are important if you want to succeed in the class. He does have mindtap homework that are due twice a week, but imo it helped understand the material better. His teaching style is amazing, but overall he was an amazing professor and I would totally take him again.

Bethel is specific and holds his students to a high standard. He gives great lectures and plenty of practice, but his exams are challenging. You have to study and be prepared for tricky questions on exams. I bombed the exams but still pulled through with a good grade, just make sure to do well on the other things that count for your grade.

Dr. Bethel is by far the best chemistry professor I've ever had. He teaches the material so that it is very easy to understand. He does not curve so you need to study well for his exams. If you understand the clicker questions then you should be good for his exams.

I took Dr. Bethel for CHEM 119 and 120 this year. He's a really good prof. He doesn't waste time and really does cover the most important stuff in lecture. He gives lots of in class examples and give reviews that are similar to the test. He also proved to be responsible during the transition to online classes due to COVID. Super reliable.

Bethel is tough but really knows chemistry well. He is one of the harder professors but if you are diligent in the class and do what he recommends, you can get an A. He also makes funny dad / chemistry jokes. You definitely get used to Bethel and the way his tests are, though it is hard at first. I recommend making study guides for each chapter!

Bethel is a great guy, and I think he was a solid choice for a chemistry teacher. But, if you are not a math oriented person, you are going to hate this class because the tests are all math. I'm math oriented (ENGR major) so I did good but most of my peers got 50s and 60s on multiple tests which are not curved. He does change grade cutoffs tho.

CHEM 120 is a difficult course but Bethel is, without a doubt, a solid choice. He really cares for his students and it shows. Corona didn't make things easy, but Bethel handled the transition really well. He would hold zoom office hours and test reviews for his students that helped a ton. He doesn't have a crazy workload and practice exams help!

Dr. Bethel is a good professor, I got a B in the class. I had taken Williamson for chem119, and did not really struggle in his class. His tests can be brutal as he doesnt offer partial credit & they are solely work-out problems. Lectures are clear and he doesnt include material on tests that he hasnt done in class. Mindtap homework & clickers.

Bethel is a great choice for a chem prof. Chem 120 is hard no matter who you take. There is lots of homework but it is a great way to understand the material. Use class examples for tests because the practice tests weren't as accurate until we moved online. Attendance required with clicker questions but work hard and you can succeed.

I took Bethel for 119, and really enjoyed his class. Lab sucks, but Bethel really does care about his students and their success. I had him in an 8 am and he wasn't as enthusiastic as he was when I took him in the afternoon. Overall, I think he is a great professor, and knows how to make students understand material.

Class is really math based. If you do the homework and pay attention in lectures, you will do well. Tests are fairly easy that are fair. Kinda boring lectures tho.

Not as bad as everyone says. Took him for 119 and 120. The best thing he does is lower the requirements for each letter grade, so 87 is an A. Gives lots of homework so start it early. If you are getting Cengage Unlimited, get the year one or even the 2 year one. It will save you money if you are taking any math or chem class in the future, TRUST ME

I am currently taking Dr. Bethel for the Fall 2020 semester online and I am already planning to sign up for CHEM120 in the spring! This course is definitely hard, especially online, but Dr. Bethel tries very heard to give students as many opportunities as possible. I would for sure recommend him, but just know it is HARD!!

I am currently in Dr. B's class and know i'll be taking him for next semester. Yes this class is hard and was super hard to get used to, but Bethel puts SO much effort into his lecture and is super helpful during office hours. With all of the help he gives, if you put in the effort you can get an A. Amazing prof, would recommend him to anyone.

I took Dr. Bethel in Fall 2019 and I thought he was an amazing prof! It's college level chemistry so be prepared to put in the effort, but he gives plenty of resources to succeed in this class. Don't chegg the homework and take the practice exams seriously, his actual exams are almost IDENTICAL to the practice ones.

Dr. Bethel is a great guy! The class is not easy, but if you watch his pre lecture videos, understand the material and participate in class, you will do really well. I am currently in his class and have a 100. I recommend going to office hours if you need help because he really helps there!

such a cool cat

If you truly need to learn chemistry, take Bethel!! I hope to take him again for CHEM120, and I feel like he is really preparing me for OCHEM. Complete the pre-lecture videos before class and take notes on them, and do the practice exams! Plenty of resources if you need help like office hours, SI, and IA reviews. This is a great prof!

I switched into his class after two weeks in another professor's CHEM 119 class, and I was taken aback by how nice and knowledgable Dr. Bethel was. He takes time to answer questions during class, gives plenty of resources to those struggling, and provides great practice exams which are VERY similar to his actual exams. I 100% recommend.

I loved Dr. Bethel. Although his class was hard, I felt that I actually learned something from him. The homework he gives really helps you learn the material, and if you really don't understand something that well, he usually responds to emails pretty fast. Aside from being a cool professor, he has a great personality, too!

He is a very funny and cool professor, his give practice exams before every single exam which are all super useful. Just be sure to study and not blow off this course!

Honestly, this man has become one of my favorite professors. He actually teaches you the material, and although there's A LOT of work put into this class, it REALLY helps you on the tests. Bethel is very humorous and genuinely wants you to do good. The class is math-heavy so be sure to understand the practice exams, REEF, and e-campus questions.

Dr. B is a really great prof and I am planning on taking him again for 120. He explains the concepts really well and made this class very doable. He is very helpful when you need it, in and outside of class. There is lots of homework, but it is honestly worth it as it helped me understand the topics better. Highly highly recommend Dr. B!

Dr. Bethel is one of the best profs. His class is very math-heavy, but do not let that stop you as he provides so many resources (eg. practice exams) and examples for you that are similar to the test. The textbook is useful, but if you take detailed pre-lecture video notes and really try to do the problems in class, you're solid. Go to office hours

I love this man. The concepts of this class are not difficult and there are so many opportunities to practice your skills: practice exams (that he gives you), homework, practice questions during class, etc. He is very chill and good-humored! It's a shame I didn't experience his lectures in-person to bask in the powerful aura of king Bethel.

Dr. Bethel is a great professor! You have to work at this class, you cannot just coast through, but Dr. B makes the material easy to grasp. You MUST attend class- during the lecture you do example questions, and before lectures you watch (good) videos he created on the topic we cover. ALEKS homework is :( Such a fun guy once you get to know him.

Overall, one of the best Chem profs you can get at TAMU. Reef during class and ecampus quizzes over the lecture videos. It can be a lot of prep outside of class. He gives very similar practice tests. Homework is ALEKS, you have unlimited tries(leave lots of time) If you are stuck on a topic look it up on youtube. Bethel gives many ideas for success

Lots of ALEKS homework that can become a bit overwhelming, but he's a genuinely funny guy and I enjoyed his class. The class itself is hard but he gives plenty of study resources to succeed. There is in-class participation that is a grade so you do have to show up to class.

Dr. B was a very understanding guy. He taught the material flawlessly and made you really think. This class is really math driven but he did a good job of making it to where you could get an A if you tried.

Absolutely LOVE this professor, I was scared going into CHEM 119 because I hadn't taken chemistry since sophomore year of high school. Though we had a more-than-normal amount of homework, it really pays off in the long run. If you apply yourself and learn through the homework, when the time to study for his exams, you will ace it. Highly recommend!

his teaching method is super straightforward and really easy to understand if you actually take the time to listen to the lecture videos and take notes. he doesnt have any weird or roundabout teaching methods. overall a really solid prof

He is a great teacher! I just dont understand chemistry in the slightest. You can tell he really enjoys what he is teaching about. He made us do so much work. There were pre-lecture videos, pre-lecture participation questions, several homework assignments, etc. every week. If you really apply yourself, you will learn something. Exams are rough.

He lightened up on ALEKS which made the HW 100% better. I personally don't like his flipped classroom style (lecture vids outside of class, purely reef questions in class), but he is such a cool guy that it makes up for it. He truly loves chemistry and his students, will make jokes in class, and will get off topic if you ask him about bands/movies!

I took Dr. Bethel for both Chem 119 and Chem 120. He was very understanding we were all new college students. His tests are more or less all free response, but he is by far the best Chem professor you can have. Also, he does make 88%+ an A, 77%+ a C, etc. And yes, as other reviews said, he uses ALEKS. Yes, it sucks, but you'll survive.

I took Bethel for chem 119 and 120. He was a great prof. Exams were straightforward. Uses ALEKS for homework. Grades are based on lots of things so don't stress too much about exams. Gives extra credit. Very understanding. Overall, best chem prof.

I struggled in 119 but the way Bethel taught made me do amazing in 120. Lectures are watched before class and the actual class is reef/review. He explains things well and is pretty accessible outside of class. Theres a lot of stuff outside of class to do but if you stay on top of it you will do really well.

Dr. Bethel made this class VERY doable. Don't be put off by people who say he gives super hard tests. They aren't unreasonable at all. He shows similar problems in his pre-lecture vids and during reef, and his practice exams match the difficulty of the real exams. He's so patient and will repeat things several times in class if students ask. 10/10!

Dr. Bethel is AMAZING. I had him for 119 and 120. Go to lecture, do the participation points and homework, study, and you should get an A. I did not consider myself too high on the intelligent scale but I got an A+ both semesters. He is very caring and will explain a topic 100x if a student needs it. 10/10 recommend this prof.

Professor Bethel was probably the only reason I succeeded in chemistry this semester, he records pre-lecture videos that are all really helpful, and class consists of practicing and doing clicker questions for a grade. ALEKS is used for homework but he made it more bearable than it would've normally been. He also always gives good practice exams.

I received my first B in CHEM119 with Folden, but got an A+ after taking CHEM120 with Bethel. You have to watch lectures before class because they include participation questions and class is only for clicker questions. He also sends out 2 practice exams before each exam that were very similar. He was a great professor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!!!!

Dr. Bethel was a great choice for CHEM119 and CHEM120. I did a lot better in CHEM120, but I thought both semesters he took the time to answer students' questions, and he is a funny guy. ALEKS homework load can be a lot sometimes, but it's very doable. I really appreciated his practice exams - they were almost exactly like the real exams!

I loved the way Bethel had this class set up, but you really have to watch all the pre-lecture videos and make an effort to follow his examples to do well. Some of my friends took another prof and had less work, but Bethel made sure I had a really good understanding of the material and does his best to help you out.

The best CHEM prof! I took him for CHEM119 and 120 and he is amazing! Make sure you go to class because the REEF points are counted as accuracy and go towards your grade. Do the practice exams, they are super similar to the real exams. He's so sweet and funny, LOVED him!

Bethel has set the bar real high for future professors. I took him for 119 and 120 and he was the absolute BEST. you get practice exams from past years that are very very similar to the real exam. you have to show up to lecture and participate for points, but there are so many grades that it is easy to make an A or high B in the class. TAKE HIM!!

Bethel is an amazing professor. He sets out his expectations at the beginning of the semester about homework and is very clear about what he's grading. Go to class for mandatory participation points. He gives out lots of bonus points, and practice tests are exactly like the exams. Be prepared to work, but he makes CHEM120 almost enjoyable!

Best prof I've ever had, very understanding and is a good lecturer. Chemistry is going to be a lot of work regardless, but Bethel is organized and conveys the material well.

Really good prof! His practice exams are similar to his actual exam and his homework assignments help boost your grade. His tests are mainly free response so you'll have to practice. Definitely recommend taking him for both CHEM 119 and 120.

Dr. Bethel is the best professor I've had so far. He really cares about his students and provides many resources like practice tests that are very similar to the real thing. He is very organized so you always know what is going on. The homework can be tedious but definitely doable and you do clicker questions during class.

Dr.B is amazing. He enjoys teaching his students and is hilarious. You must show up to class because he has participation questions and there is a lot of homework, but without it you would not do well in this class because of how hard the material is.

Bethel is one of the most loved professors here. He teaches a hard class but makes it fun. Some of the kids in the class can be annoying tho so be prepared. He does daily reef questions so you gotta show up but he gives you the answer half the time so its not a big deal. Aleks homework is annoying but manageable. Exams are a bit tough, so study.

It was such a joy to take Dr. Bethel for CHEM 120. Super nice, responds quickly to emails, and very accessible outside of class hours. This is a tough class, but Dr. Bethel gives you all the resources you need to make a good grade. The practice exams he posts will be your savior.

Dr. Bethel is quite literally the best prof I've ever had. He is SO organized and sets his expectations very clearly so you always know what to do. Practice tests are just like the real ones and class reef questions help explain the material you watched in lecture videos prior to class. SWEETEST PROF EVER AND IS THERE TO HELP AND ENCOURAGE YOU

You will pass if you put in the work and he is super helpful when having trouble grasping different concepts. He had the same routine for both 120 and 119, the workload is less than 45 min pre-lecture videos, lecture, and then about 2 hours of homework (which is all typical for a college-science course).

Amazing professor. Very considerate and teaches very well. You do need to work for your grade, but he gives you all the materials you need to succeed. Teaching method really helps you to understand the material. As long as you put in the work, you will succeed. Exams are fair and he is does not try to trick you. One of the best professors I've had.

I can't stress this enough! TAKE BETHEL!!! He is the best chem prof at TAMU. All of them will be hard, with weekly ALEKS hw, participation questions and reef questions, BUT all of these practice problems are great practice for the exam as well as his practice exams that he gives out. I can't recommend him enough.

TAKE DR BETHEL. He is the best Chem prof on campus. Lots of hw but it helps because you get so much practice for the exams. Take the practice exams multiple times and re-do reef problems and you will do fine. I made an A and honestly had to put in the minimal effort for a chem class. Loved him so much.!!!

Dr. Bethel is AMAZING!! By far the best chem professor at A&M!! This class is not easy but Dr. Bethel is very fair. The tests are usually pretty similar to practice exams and reef problems. This class takes a lot of time between lab, pre-lectures, lectures, and homework but its not too difficult to manage. Dr. Bethel is overall a great person!!

Here you are freaking out on deciding which chemistry professor will be your doom. Thankfully, I guarantee you will enjoy Dr. Bethel. He was very straight to the point in what needed to be accomplished and overall led a great productive class. Bonus questions on exams helped a lot!

Most respected prof I have had at TAMU. No joke. Literally the best. He is always available and answers emails almost immediately. Lectures are based off of prelectures (so make sure you watch those before class). And DO THE PRACTICE EXAMS!!!! I promise- you will thank me later(-: Took him in the spring since I loved having him in the fall so much.

CHEM 120 for Spring Semester. Prof Bethel explains every concept in the notes. All the notes are explained in the pre-lecture videos so make sure to watch them before each lecture. The REEF polling ensures you understand the topics from the pre-lecture videos. He provides extra credit on exams. Do the work assigned to be successful in this course!

The tests were mostly math-based, and bonus questions were present on the exams. Dr. B had practice exams before every test, and they were very helpful. Every concept on the exams was covered in his lecture videos, so there were no trick questions. He used ALEKS for homework and REEF for class. He was helpful during his office hours. --Spring 2021

Bethel cares a lot about his students and does a great job answering questions during class, even ones that have already been asked 1000 times. He is really funny and a great professor. He made chemistry much easier to understand for me compared to other professors I have had.

Dr. Bethel is the best gen chem prof hands down. He does flipped classroom so if you like that then you should seriously take him. He is awesome and there aren't any curveballs on his exams (something to be aware of as you progress through gen chem)

He makes CHEM120 very simple and doesn't overcomplicate it. We had quizzes back to back so make sure you have time to study along with the ALEKS HW. He does take time to explain topics and will admit if he did something wrong. He kinda comes off as dry but he really cares.

Hes not a bad professor to choose. Like other reviews have said he gives lots of practice problems and the videos are short. My biggest complaint would be how brutal he grades exams. He takes off soooo many points for small error or even when its obvious I performed the steps right. For that reason Id pick another professor.

Dr. Bethel is your best choice for CHEM-119. If you take time to watch and take notes over pre-lecture videos this class is very straight forward. Bethel thoroughly explains things and I leave class more knowledgeable. Also posted your class grades throughout the year which is nice. Great overall funny a guy that goes out of his way to help out.

Bethel is a good prof &I learned a lot in this class but it was super hard. I spent most of my time studying for this class. I had friends who took diff prof and had open note tests. He gives lots of homework and he sends prelecture vids and you have to watch them to do the participation points in class. there wasn't really any extra credit either

He is a great professor. He makes himself available and is interesting in general. Chem is a hard class but it is doable with him.

Gen Chem can be difficult, but if you put the work in, Bethel makes it easy to succeed. Offers a lot of cushion in the form of ALEKS and participation (both in and out of class) and offers some slack in the grading scale. Labs were annoying, so prepare to be methodical. Do the prelecture videos and come to class. You will do just fine if you try.

Prof Bethel was amazing and you can tell he cares about students being successful. He is a tough grader, but he gives multiple practice exams that are just like the test and lots of homework that while tedious, is actually helpful. Showing up is important for clicker questions. The class is work, but it is not difficult if you use the resources.

Dr Bethel is an extremely nice professor. He has a great personality and likes to make class fun by making a couple jokes. However, his class is hard. His tests are usually 15-17 work out problems in 50mins. He also takes off lots of points for little mistakes. Aleks sucks, but every chem Prof uses it. Overall, hes a good prof and i recommend him

Dr. Bethel is a great Chemistry professor. He really knows his stuff and teaches it in an understandable way. He also genuinely cares about the success of his students, even thought he teaches a chemistry class with hundreds of students. I would definitely recommend Dr. Bethel if you are taking a chemistry here!

As someone who sucks at chem, the majority of my time went to chem. He would assign aleks the day before exam days which was stressful as hell. He also isn't lenient with grades. He will not drop any grades, there are no extra credit opportunities, and he hasn't curved a single exam to my knowledge.

The actual lectures are mostly IClicker questions with example questions. Actual lectures are done outside of class from videos but aren't super long in my opinion. Tests are mostly free responses, but grades are given pretty quickly. Participation through canvas and IClicker is each class. Aleks sucks but doesn't take too long if you do it early.

Bethel is universally considered the cream of the crop of Chem 119 professors at A&M, and this semester has given me no reason to dispute that. Even as someone with a sketchy history of high school Chem teaching, Bethel's instruction put me in great position to succeed in this course. If you put in the effort, the results will follow.

Dr Bethel is a great prof, who really cares about his students. Attendance is mandatory due to in-class participation points as 5% of your grade. Bethel uses a flipped-classroom design, that I really liked as it gave me time to take good notes and understand the material. Bethel is very funny, and I genuinely enjoyed chem because of him. He's great

Dr. Bethel is an amazing professor. His lectures are on point and he explains every concept very clearly. He goes step by step when explaining example problems during class. His tests are very straightforward; just do the practice test exam that he provides and redo the example problems and youll be fine.

Definitely go to class! There are multiple assignments that make up the final grade so if you flunk one exam you still have a chance to do good in the class. Make sure you are doing all of the homework and practice tests to prep for the exam. Work fast because it's all basically free response!

He was absolutely amazing! This class was a reversed classroom style, so the lecture vids essential to doing well. In class, we did practice problems and Bethel was always willing to help and answer questions. He is also is easily accessible and holds office hours 4 days a week. It may seem like a lot, but if you do the work, you will do well!

I'm horrible at chem and was able to get an A with Bethel. He gives you every resource you need to do well in the class. He gives two old exams for practice for each exam, posts all his videos early, and has office hours 4 days a week. ALEKS hw takes a long time but it's used in every chem class. If you're willing to put in effort you can do well.

Dr. B was amazing. I came into college with 10th grade chemistry knowledge and Dr. B taught me everything. He is very math based. He posts pre-lecture videos and goes over examples in class. There are participation questions both inside and outside of class and ALEKS due every few days. I failed the first exam and still ended with an A.

Dr. Bethel is a good professor. There are plenty of opportunities to do well in his class through the way he grades. I like that he provides a lot of resources to review his material like pre-lecture videos and lecture recordings. I am sure anyone can do well in his class if they put in an adequate amount of effort. I regret not studying more.

Dr. Bethel was not a bad professor, but was not one of my absolute favorites. He has self-depricating humor, but for someone who is terrible at chemistry, this class will be painful. He goes fast, and it's a flipped classroom, 3 days a week, you have to watch videos ranging from 8-50 minutes before each class. DON'T slack on the homework.

Dr. Bethel is a great professor who makes sure you're prepared for all assignments and tests. Super responsive and helpful during office hours, which he holds everyday after class. It's a flipped classroom, so if you don't watch lectures before class you will be lost.

In comparison to the other profs, Bethel is probably the best for Chem 119. Although chem wasn't an easy course at all, the participation & iclicker really helped me prepare for tests; no surprise test questions. Although the pre-lecture vids and ALEKS take a lot of time if you put in lots of effort an A is possible. IF YOU HAVE A CHOICE CHOOSE HIM

Great professor! I didn't do well because I only went to class a few times. He teaches the material really well and really engages with the class.

Dr. B is the best Chem 119/120 prof I've ever had!

A lot work but by far the best chem professor I've had

Honestly chemistry is just hard, but at least Dr. Bethel was able to make it somewhat enjoyable. I took him for 119 and then took him again for 120. While the class is a lot of work, if your able to keep up with it you should be able to come out of the class with at least a B. His lectures are always entertaining and I would highly recommend.

Amazing prof. Hard material but he makes it interesting. Points are fairly distributed thru exams, quizzes, homework, and participation points. I like the model of class because it keeps a student motivated and relieves exam pressure. His exam reviews are AMAZING. Attend office hours if you are struggling, he is READY & HAPPY to help. 10/10 prof

this man had a baby at the beginning of the semester, and it didn't hold him back from still being a great professor. it was great to be taught by someone who was also not sleeping at night. this man made chem class everyday bearable by being funny. Chem 120 wasn't even a hard course just do science good luck!!!

Chem 120 is a tough class and it's very math based. Bethel does flipped classroom and it honestly is very effective. He goes through each example in detail and will go around the classroom to see if anyone has questions. His practice exams help a lot and gives you a good idea of what to expect. Take him he's a homie

This is the greatest professor I have ever had. His lectures were entertaining, and the flipped classroom really helped me learn a lot. I highly recommend Dr. Bethel for both CHEM 119 and 120. Made intro chemistry fun and I learned quite a bit!

very sweet, good prof. I suck at chem but he helped a lot. you have to watch the lecture vids before class & then work on practice clicker problems during lecture (which are for a grade but it is pretty easy) def watch the vids before class or you'll get behind fast. Lots of partial credit on FRQ exams. practice exams are super helpful also.

Dr. Bethel made chemistry bearable for me. I am terrible at chemistry, but Dr. Bethel made always helped in any way he could outside of class. Chem 120 is not a very fun course, but he is always witty and makes class time enjoyable. Show up to class for iClicker or you will be lost and his practice exams are very very helpful. I love Bethel!

Chem 120 is not the easiest course but dr bethel made it so much easier. If you don't like flipped classrooms then this is not the professor for you but IMO it made the exams easy. I literally love this man tho he's the best. Grades super fast and you always know exactly what to expect.

There was a lot of pre-lecture material. However, the class itself was mostly problems being worked out. He is available to help outside of lecture. His tests aren't extremely hard, but you must practice before you take them.

Amazing prof! We had iClickers in class everyday, but you only needed 75% accuracy to get all the points. There were pre-lecture videos that you have to watch to learn the material but they're short and they explain material very well. He's very funny and cares about his students. Exams are just like practice exams. Definitely recommend.

Dr. Bethel is an excellent professor! I had him for both CHEM 119 and 120 and enjoyed the class. I am not the best at chemistry but Dr. Bethel did an amazing job at ensuring that all his students do the best they possibly can. Doing ALL the work matters, including iClicker, Canvas Questions, ALEKS, Labs, etc., this ensures that you maximize points.

Dr. Bethel was a great chemistry professor. He has a flipped classroom style, so the majority of class is spent working problems and lectures are intended to be watched on YouTube before class. I never watched the lectures and still did well, but if you want an A you should watch them.

Love Dr. Bethel! Flipped classroom design is perfect for people who want more application of concepts that will help them really master the material. Gives practice exams before each exam and they are uber helpful. The Aleks and Canvas and Clicker participation will really boost your grade if you don't do perfectly on the tests. Take him!!!

Dr. Bethel is a good prof overall. Like many people have mentioned, it's a flipped classroom style, so you watch his videos before you go to lecture then do iClicker questions. Although there are a lot of them, they are helpful to prepare for the exams. I would definitely find a group you can talk to, it'll help get the full points

Dr. Bethel was amazing! I truly believe that if you don't know any chemistry at all, he will make you know it. He has a flipped classroom and it helps in the sense that he gives multiple practice problems during class. He gives 1-2 practice exam for each lecture exam. Participation is 10% and ALEKS is another 10%. Lab is tough, but bearable.

He was really caring and a pretty good teacher. He had a flipped classroom style so we had to watch the lecture videos for homework and did practice questions in class. It was pretty helpful and helped explained everything really well. Practice exams were pretty helpful for the actual exam. You have to attend the class for participating.

Bethel is an absolute legend. He was my only option for registering for 119 in the fall and I was really glad I got an amazing prof and took him again for 120. Not the biggest fan of flipped classes but the videos were of good quality and were useful for studying. Lectures are fun and they follow test and video material closely.

Dr. Bethel is super cool and good at teaching. I loved the flipped classroom and his videos made the material easy to learn. I never needed to go to his office hours, but he is very accessible. Extremely cool guy. Attendance isn't technically mandatory but is part of your grade with iClicker, plus working thru examples is helpful, so go to class.

Absolute legend. Had a child at the beginning of the semester, took on 600 more students(totaling 1200) and still proved he was the best intro chem teacher. Tests are a good combo of math, memorization and theory. Other easy assignments are good cushions for the grade. Sucks hes leaving but that's life.

The best gen chemistry prof at A&M. Class room is flipped style (so you have to go) and homework is not overloading. The exams are not made to trick you. They are similar to his reviews and class problems. Good sense of humor as well.

Pros: Good lecturer. Explains things in a digestible way. Fast grader. Gives lots of practice exams that are similar to the real thing. Class is highly organized Cons: High maintenance class. Participation quizzes and ALEKS are due 2x a week. u HAVE to keep up w them in order to do well. Would be wary of taking Bethel if u have a lot on ur plate

Professor Bethel is a great Chemistry professor. His class is not extremely difficult if you do all the assignments, watch his pre-lecture videos, and pay attention to how to do the I-clicker questions. He also gives practice exams for each exam that help you to prepare and study. I would definitely recommend him to anyone taking Chem 119 or 120.

He's one of the best chem professors so I can't really complain. The exams were very difficult for me towards the end, but he provided enough cushion that I can tell he works to give you the best grade possible. He's a great guy, and I really enjoyed the beginning clicker question he did before class started!

Assigns videos to watch before class, and during lecture is purely just iClicker questions. Videos aren't terribly long but still could be taught during the lectures. 4 exams and a final that students tend to struggle in, but he gives practice exams so there really is no reason to struggle. Lectures were funny and laid back, but videos were boring.

Great guy and lecturer. Flipped classroom (watch the videos!). Tons of useful practice problems in class, followed by clear explanations. Exams are usually not awful, and have very applicable practice exams before. Do not be slacking on his lecture videos, and ALWAYS make sure you fully understand the practice exams, and you should get an easy A.

Dr. Bethel is a great professor and made chemistry easy to understand, my only complaint is the split learning. Assigned videos that you had to watch before class, and if you don't have time then you'll be completely lost in lecture since it is mostly clicker questions. Overall he is very funny and cares about his students, use his office hours!!

WATCH LECTURE VIDEOS AND GO TO LECTURE!!! I took about 6 hours total 3 times a week watching/taking notes of his lecture videos, class consists of a brief overview and iClicker questions over the lecture videos for credit. Homework is on Aleks and you'll prob spend 1.5 hours max a day (2 days a week). He posts 2-3 practice exams before each exam.

Although he was a good prof, there were many lectures where he teaches it in a confusing manner, leading to loss of iClicker points. Furthermore, while the iClicker questions and the practice exams help with the exams, both exam 4 and the final exam had very low averages. He was a chill prof and would answer your emails fairly quickly.

Loved Dr. Bethel. Go to class, iClicker saved me. He also rounded my grade up to a C, which I 100% did not deserve. Tests weren't too terrible, I just never did my ALEKS. Do your ALEKS. I would've had at least a B if I did my ALEKS haha.

This class is very difficult but possible. Go to all lectures, find ppl to do iclicker with, do ALEKS pleasee, & study as much as you can. Tests got WAY harder as the semester progressed, so try hard to DO GOOD ON THE FIRST TESTS as a failsafe. Study more than you think you need, and p.s. don't bother doing any ALEKS knowledge checks (not graded).

Flipped classroom was useful so you could work on the math side of chemistry in class. iClicker grades aren't that important so its okay to skip a few classes, important to watch the lecture videos he posts online if you do. Do the homework (ALEKS is great for learning) and ALL of the practice exams and you will succeed. Labs were awful and boring.

I think his flipped classroom helped a lot in understanding the material. We did notes before class and Clickers during class. Bethel was very nice and helpful, and his lectures helped a lot. All the exams were fair, but the final seemed considerably different in wording / application than other exams. I would recommend him over everyone else.

Bethel was amazing. His lecture videos aren't the most entertaining but contained a lot of good information to get you an A on the test. In class, he is super funny and always cracks jokes. Best prof I have had so far at A&M and HIGHLY recommend taking him.

I loved Dr. Bethel, by far my favorite professor at TAMU so far. I love chemistry, and he helped me to fully understand this class. I got 100% on 2/4 exams, which for me, never happens or even comes close. His flipped classroom is super helpful and same with his practice exams.

Dr. Bethel is the best Chem 119/120 prof at A&M! He does the flipped classroom method so you watch lectures before going to class, then in class he works through practice problems in iclicker. His exams are very straight forward. Go to class, watch the videos, and study and you will make an A!