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Teaches very well, and is absolutely full of knowledge about cell bio. His tests are very challenging. He will become involved in you participation which is fun. Overall a very enjoyable and challenging class.
Teaches ok, a little hard to ask questions because he has a hearing problem and sometimes misunderstands the questions. Expects a lot from his students, which can be good.
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Great teacher but test can be very hard
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Very good teacher, knows what he's talking about, gives the best of himself and always keep the class environment light.
Bio's not my subject at all...but this is the first time in my life that I actually understood it. Although he cant hear very well all the time, he's a GREAT teacher and totally knows his stuff. He makes you work hard but it pays of (good grade and the knowledge).
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I loved this teacher. I usually hate anything to do with science but he made me interested in biology and actually gave me a desire to learn it. He isn't the easiest teacher but is very willing to help those who need it.
he covers the material, but his tests are a diffent story. he words his questions super weird that even if you know the answer you'll get it wrong.
He's super cool!
He knows his stuff, but I felt that most of the time he didn't care if you passed or failed the class. Approached him for a lot of questions but he never answered them, just answered with different questions. Plus he was a horrible advisor, had to change.
Totally HOT
Bro. Christenson is SO GOOD! This is one tough class, but he is clear and helpful. If you do your work, you'll be respected.
amazazing!
Very informative and friendly...best lecturer i've ever had..but his tests are killer. Attend every class and take notes and you'll do ok.
Brother Christenson is amazing! I have never been into biology, but he made the subject interesting and fun. He is the best and so helpful!
awsome teacher... will help you learn the material
Brother Christenson is THE MAN!!!! he will make you learn like crazy but the class is freaking awesome and he makes biology interesting and hes a great teacher....he knows his stuff!!!
Brother Christensen is WONDERFUL! I have never EVER been a fan of Biology, but he made this class so interesting. He is so funny and whitty. He keeps the classes entertaining. The lectures are great because he makes so many connections so you can remember things and its just so interesting that you just pay full attention so you dont miss anythin
I'm not gonna lie...I fell asleep sometimes. He gets pretty into his teaching sometimes, which is a good thing, but he also sort of gets off on these random tangents, and it's hard to know what's actually important and what's not. Also, he seems to word test questions weird sometimes. On the good side, he will help you out if he sees effort.
Br. Christenson was a good teacher, it is a tough class but he wants you to understand the material and will help you any way he can.
He is a wonderful teacher by far the best I've ever had He has not only taught me this subject but has taught me how to be successful in any class I will take in the future. He deeply cares how much his students learn and will go to great lengths to ensure they learn the material. He does a lot of demonstrations that are really creative and help
Bro C. is a great professor. He was very personable with us and the class was a great enviroment to learn. He has a good sense of humor and uses it in class. I'd reccomend him to anyone especially bio majors. His test and class are challenging but hey it's biology what do you expect?
Loves bro Christenson! He was very knowledgeable in his field, and was willing to adapt the syllabus to better meet the class's needs. I highly recommend him. He is very enthusiastic and his class is enlightening
Very helpful in understanding the subject. A little too lenient with those who want to slack off on tests. Fun and loves the subject. Helped make learning enjoyable.
Good professor. Cell biology is his Forte and passion. I took him right when the learning model was started and the 12 week semesters can make the class hard. There is too much info to be covered in 12 weeks. The test he gave covered lots of info. The average test time was 3 hours and all were write on and essay format but come from the homework
Bro C is an amazing teacher. He is very passionate about the material, and does and excellent job teaching it. The course is very challenging but I learned a ton! Bro C made class interesting and fun.
He is a very interesting teacher, always makes you laugh. Not as structured as I would like. Though to pass the test you really only need to read his prep guides, lectures are basically useless. He will ignore you if you actually know something about the topic :( If you've taken AP Biology in high school, be prepared to bore yourself to tears.
Brother Christenson is a super nice guy. His class is hard and his homework is hard to understand. The key to passing his class is to visit him on a regular basis and attending the study sessions.
He was a very good teacher that was really interested in helping you if you asked for it. The class took some time to figure out tests and assignments but if you really tried, he knew and it all worked out.
Raw brain power
Bro. Christenson is a great teacher, hard, but great and worth taking a class from.
Brother Christenson is AMAZING!!!! Yes his class is challenging but it is fascinating!! He is brilliant and DEFINITELY wants you to succeed! He gives you TONS of help and he is HILARIOUS!! I looked forward to every class! There are 2 easy presentations and the hw isn't too bad! Do it & do well! TAKE DNA FROM HIM!! Expect to have your world rocked!
The class started out really interesting and fun, but as the semester went on it was harder to understand what was being taught. Before every class period you have study guides that you have to do, but in class Brother Christenson doesn't really go over what is on the study guides. By the end of the semester I was really struggling in the class.
worked hard for a B-. He is confusing and there's some misscommunication with assignments and due dates often. The class is really difficult at first but with determination anyone can do fine. If like the easy way, take Env. Stewardship instead
Amazing. Hilarious, brilliant, great teacher. One of the best I've had. Helpful w/out spending too much time on the one lost person. Expects you to leave having learned. Clear with assignments. Good TAs. Tests hard but fair. HW pretty light. Friendly, makes you excited to come to class. Fun object lessons. Not too strict. Truly cares. Great guy.
GREAT teacher! You can really tell he loves the subject, is passionate about teaching, and cares about his students. Even if your not into science he will bring it back to a personal level where you can see how it applies in your life- makes the class great! He's funny, clear, and has interesting lecture/discussions. I loved going to class!
The little 2 point quizzes help your grade a lot so be in class and at least make an effort to read! They're really easy if you've read. He doesn't try to trick you and tries to explain things in the most clear and fun way possible. He's really funny and cares about what he does.
Awesome teacher! Very helpful and informative. Just read and prepare for class and its not too bad. Also pay close attention to details in lab reports. The class itself is very fun and interesting. Very comfortable and fun class environment. I would recommend him for any class.
Brother Christenson is extremely helpful an approachable. His love of biology is contagious. He does make you know your stuff though. Be very deliberate in what you say on your tests.
brother christenson is awesome. sometimes a little unclearn with assignments and due dates. awesome spirituality and loves what he teaches.
He basically gave up on the class.Constnatly changes his mind and the course outline, but then never stick to it and is very unclear about communicating changes to the class.He didn't give me the feeling that I could address concerns with him.Had the potential to be a great class, but turned out to be the worst I ever had.
While instruction can be lengthy, he makes class fun and helps apply things. He has a great background for what he teaches, and is able to explain it at a basic level.
The first impression was that he was going to be a difficult professor. He creates a well outlined course that clearly tells the student what is required. His focus is for the student to be independent and apply learned concepts. He is helpful when asked for help.
Really good instructor- very approachable. He has you figure some things out for yourself, but will help you out if you are really stuck. Expectations of student work/involvement are clear. Grading was fair, there is some outside preparation, but it isn't difficult. Bro. Christensen is awesome!!
Class time is mostly spent on lab procedures which are all hands on which i prefer over lectures. Br Christenson is an awesome teacher to have. Too bad i didn't have him for Bio 180.
Bro. Christenson focuses on student learning and expects you to do your part. He can get side-tracked sometimes, especially if a student leads him into it, but you will learn everything you need to in a fun class environment.
Bro. Christenson seemed to still be trying to work out some major bugs with this class. On the bright side, he was very open to suggestions on how to improve the class. Hopefully it will run more smoothly in the future. Bro. C expects a lot of work out of his students.
Lots of lab work. I'm not the smartest student and was intimidated by this class, but I'm glad I took it. This class built my confidence in the lab. Do the reading you'll do fine on the quizzes. There are videos to show you how the labs are done and that helps a lot. There is an Independent Research Project that you'll need to keep an eye on.
I took the MWF class schedule and really liked the class. The class requires a bit of independent thought, but Bro. C really helped us think about why we would do certain procedures. He was a bit quiet some days, so try to get a seat close to the podium. Its a really chill/fun class as you get to know everyone.
I thought that the MWF schedule worked out great for me. It may seem like a lot of time in lab but I feel that it gave me a appropriate amount of time to finish each lab and actually understand what I had just done. There is a scientific report due for each lab, so a lot of writing but my writing skills improved over the course.
This was a fun class! It took Bro. Christenson a while to share his food and agree to arm wrestle, but it was definitely worth the wait! His willingness to adjust and take on suggestions for improving the course made me really try to participate in class and become more involved in the ilearn textbook.
This is a very challenging course!!! Make sure to ask him about the level of detail he expects on the write on portion of the exams before you take them. This isn't a class where you can cram the day before and pass the test. Study consistently or you not do as well as you like.
You really need to understand the material to do well. It wont be enough to just brush over it. Bro. Christenson is always looking for ways to improve the learning that is taking place, which is great, but also means that you should be open to the teaching and testing style/approach might change slightly throughout the semester.
He works hard to help you do well and is good at providing a way for you to do well.
He's a great teacher, and tries really hard to make the material accessible, but this material can be plain hard to learn. Cartoon out ALL of the mechanisms- they make a lot more sense as pictures, and make up silly names for some of the molecules you have to memorize, like GrB2. Lots of memorization, but still a really fun class.
Preparation is key to doing well in this class. As long as you prepare before class and do the pondering questions for every study guide, you will do fine. It is a challenging class, but very interesting.
Great class. he make it interesting and works with you to make sure you understand it. Best way to do well is study the study guides and answer the questions.
Reading the book is important and very helpful. Coming prepared for class each day helps you remember and understand the material. Tests are part multiple choice and part write-on. Quizzes are given each day, so don't miss. He tells you exactly what he wants, so listen. Write down the mechanisms, he is heavy on those on exams.
I think many people focus so much on how to get an A, but if you focus on understanding and enjoying the cell mechanisms, you wont have to worry about the grade. Do the all the pre and post readings and review to study guide questions until you can explain them well enough to someone who isn’t studying the cell. Enjoy the adventure.
Bro. Christenson is a great teacher. To study for this class I found it useless to read the book word for word. I recommend using his outlines to study from and then reading the sections that covers those topics that you are confused about. He also really encourages you to think when answering questions. He doesn't want just the vanilla answers.
To pass this class you need to do the pre-class readings and questions. Do the post-class readings and questions early, don't wait until the day of the test it will kill you. Also, focus on the mechanisms you learn in class.
The best way to succeed in this class is to focus on the study guide questions to guide your reading and attending class for the quizzes and clarification on the material.
Print out every class lecture notes, and bring them to class. Then taking class notes on the print out helps out with reviewing for class and exams. Also have a separate notebook for this class. Run through the mechanisms until you understand them; and can go through them from memory.
This is a difficult class, but you can succeed if you take the time. Print off and study the study guides provided. Focus on the mechanisms he teaches for each section. The ponder questions found on the study guides are particularly helpful in preparation for exams.
Brother Christensen is knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. His explanations are usually clear, but he sometimes forgets that the students may not be familiar with certain concepts. One of my biggest problems with how he teaches is that he likes to experiment a lot with new ways to run the class which can be confusing.
To do well in this class you need to: 1. do all of the homework before class. 2. Frequently review the mechanisms you draw in class. This was one of my favorite classes of my undergraduate. Brother C is one of the best professors on campus. He expects a lot from you, but if you really want to learn, he is just who you would want instructing you.
Brother Christenson will take time to go back and explain concepts if people ask about it and make sure people understand it. The best way to understand this class is to do all of the reading, be there for all of the quizzes and take the study guides to class and make notes on them. And make sure you know the mechanisms he puts on the board.
I have taken many classes from Brother Christenson in the past. My experience in his classes has been great. He is very helpful, understanding, and approachable. Brother christenson uses study guides that are very easy to understand, and most of his test questions pull right from the study guides. To the ponder questions before the test.
Great teacher! I wish more professors were more like him! He goes out of his way to help you learn the material.
Christenson is quite possibly the coolest science teacher I have ever had. He is easy going and is always willing to explain things. He loves the things he teaches and understands them thoroughly.
Brother Christenson is AMAZING!!!! He is seriously the nicest guy and explains the material so well. I am not a science person but I love this class!!
Loved his night class!
Loved his class! I took biology three times before I finally understood it. Bro. Christensen knew how to help us understand without feeling stupid. He was very helpful and he really cared about his students. He knew our names on the first day! That made us feel that we were important to him. His class was fun and I learned to love biology!
Brother Christensen is the WORST teacher ever. I cannot believe he teaching at BYU-Idaho. He does not teach the material effectively. Class time is a waste, but a must due to clicker quizzes. You have to teach yourself everything just to pass. Tests are nothing like class. Lab is also nothing like class. Waste of time. Watch YouTube videos to pass!
Get ready for the ride of your life. Unless you are a genius you will not do well in this class. You learn everything on your own and he just reviews what you already learned from the book. Lab is stupid, Tests are nothing what you learn. Average was usually a 65%. If you can, do not take the class from him. He shows no mercy.
I really liked Bro. Christenson's class. The material is hard and he understands that. He tries his best to explain and is willing to work with you. He loves what he teaches and makes class enjoyable. You have to read the text book, not just rely on the videos and notes he gives.
He knows what his talking about, but if you miss his class you will be penalized, as well his tests are confusing. He likes to give those questions "choose the best answer" between 5 correct answers
Good dude, but I gotta say this class is el diablito! I might as well have been learning a foreign language! You basically teach yourself by reading the book everyday. I dreaded everything about this class. Preparate para el infierno!
This class is a nightmare! I am have a 3.7 GPA & I was excited to pull out a C. He tests you on things he doesn't even teach & aren't in the book. He is not helpful in the least, I went to talk to him a few times about material & in order for him to help you, you have to know what you are talking & asking about. Why else would I come talk to you?
Prepare for class, and DO the ponder and prove questions, his test questions come directly from those. There were times when I'd come to class super frustrated, and some pep-talk that he would give, helped me to remember why I loved Biology in the first place. He cares about his students and wants you to succeed. I love Brother Christenson!
Brother Christenson was the first Bio teacher that really inspired me to want to learn Biology. He is a really funny teacher and keeps the lectures entertaining so that you don't fall asleep. He explains everything really clearly and is easy to understand. The tests are hard and you have to really work for a good grade, as in most Bio classes.
Brother Christenson is great, but you have to work! This isn't a class you can just breeze through, it takes a lot of time and commitment. He genuinely wants you to understand what exactly is going on and connect it to other parts of biology. He's totally willing to help though. He does a ton of reviews and test help.
Brother Christenson is a good teacher. The material is hard and he makes his test challenging but he knows how to teach the information. You need to prepare and study really hard to do well in this class. You need to come to class to do the daily quizzes. He gets really upset when students are dishonest about that.
Christenson is a good person. Not the best teacher. He has a tendency to waste lecture time. Multiple times he wasted over half the class on honor code, cheating, etc. He says tough luck when quizzes malfunction. Doesn't prep for lessons. Got corrected multiple times by students. Would not recommend. Good study guides & videos tho& willing to meet
I loved taking Christenson's class. He is passionate about teaching, and he has great enthusiasm for biology. I took the class my first semester and I thought it was a manageable work load, he communicates pretty well with his students and I felt the lectures prepared me for the tests. I would highly recommend study groups, you have work hard.
Brother Christensen is great! His lectures are really good, not something you have to worry about falling asleep in. He uses a lot of examples to explain the topics we discuss. He is very willing to listen to your concerns and will work with you on whatever you need. It is a hard class, but he really does whatever he can to help you succeed.
The class is difficult but he is there for you and loves to talk to you and try to help you in any way he can, but he does expect you to do your part and work hard. He is also hilarious and you will never laugh as much in a science class as you do in this one. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Take him!
This was literally the worst class I have ever taken. He is rude to his student who ask questions in class and he makes them feel bad. I would not suggest taking this class from him. I never felt comfortable going to his office to ask questions because I knew he would make me feel worse and not help me get through the class. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!
Bro. Christenson's classes can be hard, yes. You need to know your stuff for the tests and sometimes be able to make an extra connection here or there, but that isn't unexpected. He doesn't hand your grade to you, you have to work, but in my opinion, if you do the work, read, and study, the classes are easy. I guess some freshman can't read yet?
Wonderful teacher who care's a lot, does test reviews on his own time for you for every test. He is clear, concise and his students average the highest grades of BIO 180 classes for a reason. His lectures are intriguing and he is a fair grader. The test are usually curved several points.
Brother Christenson himself is an excellent teacher. He know his stuff to a T and was able to answer any question that a student asked. He's also funny and all around pretty cool. Unfortunately he may get bad reviews because there is so much info you need to learn in each unit, he couldn't possibly teach it all within the limited time frame he has
This class was tough, but I really enjoyed it. Brother Christensen is by far the best Bio teacher and if you have to take this class take it from him! He is amazingly smart and expects his students to work hard. The tests are difficult, but they are all curved and not unmanageable. I will be taking 181 from him.
Study hard, study smart. I got a 94% in this class, but it was all blood and sweat! Bro. Christenson was very helpful, and listens to your feedback on the test. Large curves, but if you think you got the right answer, you have to fight for it and give a good argument! This class made me love biology.
Great, clear-cut teacher. Hard class but possible to get an A if you put in the work. Definitely would recommend him for future students. Very knowledgeable. Cares about students doing well in his class. Open to suggestions as to how he can be better.
This is a tough class. You definitely need to put a lot of work into this class to be successful. Brother Christenson didn't always seem like he cared too much about helping us succeed. Once he told us that if he ever found out we studied for this class on a sunday he would fail us instantly. Lectures a lot about the honor code.
He is a great teacher. I love his examples and his lectures are very interesting. He is animated and loves teaching. The class is VERY DIFFICULT. You will need to work at it but he does a great job at explaining the stuff you need to know. Definitely need to put the work in outside of class.
You need to put a lot of work into this class. It's very hard. I loved Brother Christenson. He cares a lot about the students and is always willing to help those who ask him. He is huge on the honor code.
He's an amazing teacher. I've never learned more than I did from his class. You don't have to do a lot of reading, however it helps clarify things if you don't have a basic knowledge of the subject. There are videos for the course that are crucial to watch. He cares about his students and he loves what he's teaching, can't get any better than that.
I loved Brother Christenson's class! He made it really easy to learn. BIO 180 isn't an easy class for sure but I definitely recommend taking it from him. He's going to be your best bet to be able to understand the information. He's also willing to meet with his students to help them. I loved how he had study sessions before a test. Helped alot!
Brother Christenson is an amazing teacher! His lectures are always entertaining, he makes jokes and really gets to know the students. He's willing to go over any questions in class or to make time to meet with you outside of class. Reading the study guide and attending lecture for TopHat quizzez is a must. Great teacher, would recommend for anyone.
Brother Christenson was a phenomenal teacher!! I really can't recommend him enough. Intro to biology is not a fun class but he makes it so bearable. You don't need a book because he has videos online for every lesson, but the book can be helpful. He sometimes will stop during lessons to share spiritual insights and that was my favorite thing ever.
Brother Christenson is an amazing teacher and he wants to see everyone succeed! I would recommend this class to everyone. BIO 180 is not easy and you really have to put in the work but his lectures are perfect for allowing you to know the material. Come to class because it is essential and never fear of asking questions.
The best teacher you will ever take. Any negative comments are students who want an easy A. He is tough, but it was so rewarding. I wish this didn't sound so cliche... Honestly, take him. Best teacher ever. Put in the work and the class will be your favorite. The most of the material is not hard. He LOVES his students. Always willing to help.
Brother Christenson was my favorite teacher my first semester. He cares about his students and he decided not to fail anyone (meaning he gave them a 60) if they attended class everyday and did everything. He does reviews for tests and there are curves on exams. He is available after school and he is just awesome. You MUST prepare for his classes.
He is honestly one of my favorite professors! It was a tough class because he makes sure that you truly understand the things taught in class. He is hilarious and honestly wants you to do the best and will go out of his way to help you learn and become an effective student. Make sure you do the prepare videos and readings before class!
Great teacher, really caring and knows his stuff. He has a phenomenal way of explaining things and answering questions with clarity. Always willing to sacrifice time to help you as the student.
He is a great professor. Study and you will pass. He cares about the students. TAKE HIM!!!!
Brother Christensen gives good lectures and really cares about the students. He will help you out with anything. I would suggest filling out the questions on the outlines he gives you for every lecture and do your own research if you don't understand something. Overall a great class if you put the work into it!
Christenson is a great teacher. He cares about his students and gives great examples when explaining ideas. In addition, he diagrams things for you, making it easier to grasp difficult concepts. He has you learn the material on your own, has you take a quiz in class on it, and then lectures. class three times a week. Test and quizzes are difficult.
Gives really good study guides and videos to study. Always gives an inspirational message before class. Always offers to help his students with the material. Great teacher.
PREPARATION IS A MUST! Spend around a hour or hour and a half before each lecture going over material. Good thing is, if you prepare, class isn't crazy challenging. Prepare before every lecture, study for 3-4 hours before test, you'll do good.
Brother Christenson is an awesome teacher. He teaches clearly and relates course material well to his students. He is willing to meet with you and wants you to succeed. By far one of the best teachers I have ever had. It is a tough class and you will have to work for a good grade, but you couldn't ask for a better teacher. His lectures are great!
Bro. Christenson is an amazing teacher. He is super personable and will meet with you about anything and is always more then willing to help. There is no homework besides a quiz at the beginning of each class. The class isn't to hard as long as your willing to put in the time. To get an A you need to stay on top of studying to be prepared for tests
He's great! If you can take his BIO180 class, do it. He gives his students all the resources they need to earn an "A." The quizzes before each lecture are tough if you don't read the lecture outline or watch the prep videos before class. Take good notes and utilize his practice tests! They show you exactly what you need to review for the test.
Brother Christenson is an amazing teacher. In this course you will learn pretty tough concepts but Bro. Christenson dumps them down and makes it easy to understand them. There isn't a lot of homework for this class but you do need to study a lot. One thing that really helped me to do well on his test was going to his review sessions.
Bro. Christenson is a very good teacher and really tries to help of his students. It is obvious that he cares and wants us to succeed. If you put in the work, do the reading, and utilize his office hours you should be easily in A-B range.
Bro. Christenson is awesome, I would highly suggest taking this class from him, no one else! I've heard Dheil (sp?) is pretty good, but other students from those professors that have visited Bro. Chrsitenson's lectures have said that he is the most clear out of all the teachers. He is also kind, and accessible outside of class. This class is hard
Brother Christenson is a very good professor to help students really understand the topic and not just memorize the lectures. The class is difficult, but Brother Christenson helped me understand the topic a lot more. If I didn't understand things before class he could explain it perfectly in class.
Brother Christensen is an awesome teacher and hihgly recommended. The class is not an easy A so you have to work for it to recieve one. The textbook is not necessary and i never even opened it. Rely heavil on the videos and study guides he provides. Quizzes for points almost every day so don't skip class and do the prep work! :)
He is caring and always helps you succeed. He will also take time outside of class for review sessions and whenever you want to see him for help.
Great teacher! This class is not an easy A, you will probably have to study every single day. He has lots of videos and study guides that are extremely helpful. He really cares about his students and incorporates spiritual insights into his teachings.
Awesome guy, just spends too much time talking about unimportant topics/points which results in less time for the lecture
Good luck. Great teacher, crazy hard 400 l3v3l class
He is very good at helping the student learn. He asks a lot of you, but will always provide multiple ways to get there that requires effort. By far one of my favorites, if not my favorite teacher. For those taking him, know the ponder questions he gives before each class, and you will be good in lectures and tests.
To get an A+: 1) watch the daily videos, 2) do the study guides in preparation for EVERY class period, & 3) UNDERSTAND what you've just studied. Teach yourself. Christensen always offers help and is well versed in his field of study. Definitely take BIO 180 from Christenson! Lecture style class. Easy 5 question quiz everyday, but do the prep.
Brother Christenson is really in it for your success. Simply do the outlines given for each lecture, study hard, prioritize your time, and you should get an A. He does a great job of explaining concepts in class, and meetings in his office for one on one help is really benificial!
I took this class from brother Christenson and he inspired me to make Biology my major. He explained concepts very well and was able to apply them to everyday situations. He is very knowledgeable and will take his time explaining concepts if you seek out for help.
This class was great. Brother Christenson is an excellent teacher, but sometimes all the material will not be covered in class. It will be important to study outside of lecture; luckily he provided video lessons and lesson outlines for almost every lecture which really helped me understand a lot. No surprises, study hard and you will pass.
Professor Christenson was an amazing professor. I never took biology in High School, so I thought I would struggle. However, with his help I did not. You can go into his office when ever and he will help you as long as you need him to. He really helps you connect everything together! ADVICE: Go to class! He won't let you fail, he will help you pass
Brother Christenson is an amazing teacher! He really cares about his students and wants to help them succeed. He will often try to help students understand how to study and be successful in college and offers help in his office. He is funny and teaches clearly to help you understand.
Brother Christenson is awesome! Uses good examples for his lectures and teaches effectively. He makes himself very available for students outside of class to ensure understanding. Reading/video assignments before every class. Tends to take a while to start the lecture and so we don't finish the material very often in class.
Excellent teacher. What I liked the most is though this is a difficult class, Br Christenson was there for us every step of the way, in or out of class. as long as you come to class, study the videos and study guides and listen, you will do just fine. the study guides and videos are built for the test so you can always be prepared.
Bro. Christenson is a great teacher! I was nervous for this class because I thought it would be really difficult, but it hasn't been so bad. There are lots of helpful tools and bro christenson wants you to succeed so he's always willing to help. Study the lecture guides and videos and he has test reviews that are really helpful. Highly recommend!
Bro Christenson is an excellent teacher. He is one of those teachers who tries his best to help his students to get all the help they need to suceed in class. His class definitely is not easy, but it's not super difficult either. Grades are pretty much dependant on exams and quizes, so be sure to study hard. His study guides are really useful.
Brother Christenson is my absolute fav! His class was one of the few that I would never skip. You also learn a lot because he is basically the top guy in the department.
Super fun teacher, does require effort to pass though, not a lot but the usual amount expected of college students. Generally starts the class with an amazing spiritual thought. Always willing to meet and does care about his students!
Great teacher, especially if you learn well from lectures. Doesn't really have much much homework at all, but you do need to study and prepare for class lectures as he opens up with reading quizzes. If you learn well from studying but not homework (busy work) then his class is the one for you. Cares a lot about his students.
Brother Christenson is the best professor you can take for Bio180. Something that helped me in his class was to watch the videos and especially go into his office to ask questions. If you continually study daily instead of cram studying, it helps as well!
He is a wonderful professor. He really cares about his students and will help you. You will pass as long as you put in the work. He really does his part.
He was a great teacher and really cares about helping the student. If you happen to take this teacher do the study guides for each lecture before class. They will help you when studying for the exams and final. He is really flexible with his office hours. Studying in a group of fellow classmates is a great way to master concepts from class.
He is very prepared and helps us succeed. He is very good in teaching and giving example in teaching the lesson. He can proablly work to guide students more on things that they need to focus on tests.
I almost want to rate him bad so it will be easier to get into his classes in future semesters. He is awesome and helpful, if there is anything you don't get a good handle on in class or from your own study he is very available to meet with you in his office hours.
This class could have been more difficult than it was without the help of Brother Christenson. He was very helpful and explained things in detail. He goes out of his way to have review sessions and answer questions. It is evident he cares about his students and wants them to succeed. It's important to do the homework to get the most out of lecture.
Brother Christenson is such a great teacher!!!!! If he has the time he will help you! But you have to ask for it! His class is a little tough, but it depends on how much effort you put into it! Make sure you take the time to answer the study and ponder questions! They will help you out on the test.
Bro. Christenson has been absolutely one of my favorite professors. He's very enthusiastic, easy to understand, funny, spiritual, and very helpful. If you take his course make sure you answer all the questions and do all the vocab on the study guides before each class. If you do that and make good use of the tutors, you should get an A in the class
Best science professor and science class ever. He is fun-loving, inspirational, and genuine. He does his best to help students succeed. You usually get a five-question quiz before every class, but he gives you material in iLearn that helps you to do well on that. Lectures are pretty straight forward and they go over the material you have in iLearn.
Brother Christenson is a fantastic teacher! He made the material so much easier to understand and learn and made it possible to pass this course. It's an introductory course but it is heavy. He cares so much about each one of his students and wants them to succeed! I would recommend him to anyone.
He is a wonderful teacher. I feel though that he could focus more on the material during class because sometimes he does go off on a tangent. Overall I loved his class. It is really difficult, but I learned a lot about fixed mind sets, and growth mind sets.
He is one of the best professors I've had here. He really cares about our success and is a great teacher! Attending class is a must if you want to pass, exams are the majority of your grade.
Professor Christensen was an exceptional professor. His teaching methods make it very easy even for those who have not taken biology before to understand all the major concepts within a short time. Furthermore his messages from to time are a great inspiration especially when the semester starts proving tough.
Brother Christenson is a good teacher. He teaches in a way that the students can understand and he gives inspirational talks once in a while. In order to pass this class, one has to study all the time so you can do well in the quizzes and exams. Attend labs too and do well on the homework. I recommend that you take the class from him.
Brother Christenson is definitely the Best Bio teacher I have ever had. He really cares about his students, and wants you to succeed, coming in as a freshman I was intimidated by the course, but he is such an amazing teacher that there was no excuse for me not to succeed! He is absolutely hilarious, and has great lectures! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!
Great teacher but not the right fit for me. Sometime gets derailed on spiritual tangents, but its from a place of carrying. No powerpoint but has video lectures you can use to review. by the end of the semester we were about a half week behind every other section. I personally would think long and hard before taking him agian.
Way too many tests at the end of the semester! I felt he was caring and considerate when I would go talk to him. The thing I didn't like about the class is that I felt that the lectures DID NOT HELP! He doesn't follow the study guide. I felt what was taught in class didn't really help me on the tests. Could have just done the study guide and videos
Brother Christenson is an amazing person, and he is super smart you can tell he really loves biology. I did not fine his lectures helpful at all, he didn't give you any more information that was found on the video, the only reason i went to class was to take the quiz. Go to the tutor, Callum is amazing. He also derails a lot on spiritual tangents.
There are video tutorials he made you can watch. There are study guides for each lecture.99% of what you need to know is on the study guide outline. Sometimes he goes over other things in lecture, and the pop quizes are at the beginning of class, so come prepared.
Brother Christenson is a great professor. While things go at a fast pace, it's simply the nature of the class. He explains things clearly and he's available outside of class. His video tutorials (when available) are a must watch. They help prepare you for the pre-class quizzes and make understanding everything much easier in class.
He is a fantastic instructor and really cares about his students. If you watch the videos, and take good notes in class you'll do alright. To really excel I would recommend you use the textbook along side the lecture outlines! all in all he is an outstanding professor!!
Very dry reading. The lectures were okay but Brother Christenson tended to go way more in depth than needed. Don't skip class because the daily quizzes will really make up for poor test scores. The lab also really helps with your grade if you show up. The class is fair but just seemed dry.
Amazing at lectures! Great at explaining everything that is going on in the material. Does a test review before every test, which helps a ton. Definitely need to study to do well in the class, but he focuses on the hardest parts to understand and uses examples and demonstration to explain very clearly. Great teacher.
Biology is tough in general. He taught exceptionally and explained all concepts clearly. Make sure you watch the videos, they will help you most.
Bro Christenson is an amazing teacher! He gives clear explanations and really wants you to succeed. GO TO CLASS! You won't be bored and you'll learn so much. There is a lot of work but there's so many options for you to go to if you need the help.
Dr. christenson is more than a professor. He inspires you and helps you to be your very best!
Dr. Christenson is one of the best professors at BYU, I. He makes time for you and wants you to succeed. Make sure to go to class and watch the videos. If you miss class you miss out on the daily quizzes. He is great at explaining the hardest concepts and has office hours and study sessions before the tests.
Biology is a tough class, but Brother Christenson has made it more manageable. He goes super in depth with topics, which helps me understand for the test. He has daily quizzes at the beginning of class, so make sure you are there and have studied. He has reviews, study sessions, etc. He wants you to pass and has given a lot to make it possible.
I absolutely LOVED Bro. Christenson - he expects you to watch lecture tutorials outside of class, but they are worth the time and very helpful. Study guides are provided for his tests that will get you an A if you study them. He is an incredibly nice and genuine guy who really wants to see students succeed. TAKE HIM FOR BIO!
Bro Christenson is a great professor. He really knows biology and teaches it well. There are study guides and prep videos that he encourages you to look at before each lecture and they should help you do well. I personally struggled in this class cause there's a lot of memorization and bio is difficult, but if you take it, take it from Christenson!
You pretty much need to teach yourself everything. The lectures were not very beneficial but he does have a lot of reviews that are available for help.
I really enjoyed this class! It was super tough, but if you put in the necessary effort you will do great! Make sure you really prepare for the lectures, it makes it so much easier to understand the things he is explaining. Also, study A TON for the tests, and know how to apply the material.
If you really want to do well in this class (Bio 180) then you really need to put the time and effort in. I spent a TON of time with the TAs and his office hours.
Brother Christensen is literally the best teacher I've ever had. He made learning easy, and the application to what we were learning was awesome. He made it clear that successful people do that which unsuccessful people do not. He makes himself available for the students to come and go over the material. If you want a teacher who delivers, take him
Brother Christenson is amazing. He is very good at helping you make connections, which fosters a real sense of learning. The course is rigorous and there is a lot to cover in a short 14 weeks. But the number of outside resources he provides in forms of office hours and TA's will help you manage it more fully. I would always take a class from him!
Bro. Christenson is amazing. The class is hard, especially if you haven't taken any chem classes before, but he really does care that you do well both spiritually and academically. He is dedicated and willing to help you out at all times and doesn't make you feel dumb or stupid. Class content is a bit overwhelming but taking it from him is worth it
Brother Christendom is an amazing teacher, but this is a hard class. Do not expect to pass without studying. Watch the videos for the lecture! I cant emphasize this enough. Just reading the textbook or study guide wasnt enough to really understand the information. Brother C. Is super understanding so go in and see him.
Brother Christenson is amazing. He has a ton of knowledge, the class is very easy and effective. Everything is relevant and informational. Particularly for health professions.
He is super smart & knows his stuff! If you prepare for lecture with the reading/videos and come to class with questions, you will do well. The worksheets are tedious but helpful. A majority of the grades come from in-class quizzes over the reading and exams. ( Most of the exams are curved.) You'll do well if you put in the work.
There is a quiz each day in class based on the prep assigned the day before. He always has videos you can watch so you don't have to read the text book. There is also optional homework for further mastery. He is very clear with his expectations and has multiple opportunities for you to see him or his TAs. Would definitely take again.
Bro. Christenson is a great professor - he's funny and cares for his students. I have taken pre-uni biology before so this class was pretty easy for me. The average was usually 73 and for harder exams it was in the 60s. This class is known to be a hard class so don't think that my difficulty rating is the same for everyone. To me this class is easy
Best professor Ive ever had. Dr. Christenson is hilarious and motivating. He truly sacrifices a lot of time to work with students. Go to his office hours and TAs they help a lot. I also loved how he implemented spiritual discussions and real world challenges into his lessons. Class is always super exciting. You do have to work very hard to succe
He is the best teacher/ professor Ive ever had.
This is a really tough class and you will need to put in about 2-2 1/2 hours of work before each class. Brother Christenson is a real gem though! He is willing to do whatever is necessary to help you, but you also need to be helping yourself. Do these things to pass: -Go to class/study -Do all practice tests/worksheets -Do prep lecture videos
Brother Christenson doesn't really teach. We have a lot of material that is provided outside of class, so we're expected to learn it ourselves and come to class with questions and maybe he'll do a little review. Super hard class unless you like teaching yourself and hoping you're learning the right things for the then very hard tests.
Brother Christenson is a good teacher, and an excellent resource for BIO 180 students, but for BIO 199 especially in regards to how to get into Medical School, a ton of the information he has is wrong. For example he told our class if you fail USMLE Step 1 or 2 you have to drop out of or repeat medical school which is completely false.
Brother Christenson is great he is always willing to help but his lectures are very difficult to understand. His lectures are not simple they are very complicated. The way he talks is in a lot of vocabulary and its almost like hearing another language. Nothing he teaches makes sense it confuses you even more. It's better to teach yourself.
He is so laid back and is open to help in An
Brother Christenson is amazing! The way that he teaches is super easy to understand and he makes sure you know the material. This was my first semester, and I had some major anxiety problems, but we sat down in his office and talked it out. He cares about his students, and he has the desire to be the best professor that he can be. I appreciate him.
Really good professor, the class is fairly difficult though.
All of the info he gave in class was useful but if you miss class it's not a big deal. The assignments are easy and you can turn them in late. But he's a really good teacher, really cares about your success in college, and getting into grad programs!
He's amazing and cares about his students. When you are taking his class make sure you don't take another class right after his class at least 1h and 30mnts after his class for office hours where you can teach other students in there and ask him more questions if you have any. You will score higher in the exams.
good man
Brother Christenson is a really great bio professor. This class is hard, but he wants you to be successful and ready for upper classes. He gives you several options to help with studying outside of class, so just know you will spend a lot of time prepping for class and tests. He also makes the lectures in class very easy to understand!
Brother Christenson is an all around amazing person and teacher! I learned so much about BIO 180, life, myself, and the gospel. He truly cares about each of his students as a person and helps them succeed. As long as you prepare for class each day and study the material you will be fine. 10/10 recommend Brother Christenson to anyone.
Bro Christenson does a really good job of explaining the material. I felt prepared for each of the tests and was able to do well in the class. Yes, it is a difficult class so putting in time to remember details and understand concepts is needed.
BIOCHEM- He is a nice guy, imo he is the best biochem teacher. Class is a joke. The class on canvas never had accurate due dates. They took almost a full 2 weeks to grade tests (by that time you're already taking the next test) and they only give xtra credit in the first half of the sem. It suddenly stopped.Take biochem from Chem dept ifyouhavetime
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