sucks in when he laughs, otherwise a good prof I really enjoy his class-for CHM

Good Prof. Do your work, and you're fine. Adds interesting insights.

he is hard to follow in lecture, but he is always willing to help utside of clas

a bit monotone but at 400-level you deal with it. decent lecture and knows alot

Very easy, clear. I recommend him.

very nice, tells jokes to keep it fun; study!

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he is a very good prof, but his exams were impossible!

Great Prof. He gives you a 2nd chance exam. Get pts on quiz for showning up!

Hes not that bad, Just pay attention and take good notes!

Very fair with second chances

Great prof, very helpful, very intelligent, clear about tests, 2nd chance is awesome

Prof. Carlson was really cool. I learned a lot in his class. Best chem class at GVSU. I loved his second chance exams. Not only was he great in lecture but he has a good lab too. I am only going to complain about the final exam, it killed me!

He's OKAY. Tests are decent. If you apply yourself, you can do well.

He's silly. Lectures are easy to interpret, and he's very willing to help. Loves his chemistry... good guy.

He is very helpful. His lectures are slightly boring, but what lectures aren't? Mr. Carlson is willing to meet with you anytime, and do whatever it takes to help you understand. All you need to do well in this class, is to be good at math.

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Class was okay. It's not hard if you have had intro chem in HS. Lectures are very boring, but overall not bad. Second chance exams and group quizzes rock!

I think this guy was a good teacher. Anyone who says he was a bad prof most likely talked during the lectures and didnt take notes. Sure he's a bit boring but come on, it's chemistry.

He confuses himself in lecture a lot. He gives group quizes that help your grade but his tests are ridiculously hard, no matter how well you know the material. His lectures are not too bad.

He's a good teacher but Biochem sucks. Very helpful. He cracks himself up a lot, but he's usually the only one laughing-except for the curly blonde haired girl that always comes in late and sits in the front.

Tests are very hard...even if you know the material. You get a few wrong and you are done. Good prof, will take the time to explain things to you. Come on, the wheeze laugh was the only thing that made the class interesting!!

Helpful but hard teacher. Test are very hard study every detail covered in lecture. Entertaining to watch the two handed coffee drinking and listen to the wheezy laugh. Worst part of class was the curly blonde haired girl and the old lady.

tough teacher.. knows his stuff but cant explain very well.. you go into his office and he babbles on about other stuff. you get a few wrong on his test and your finished. I recommend taking waller. my roommate studied less than me and she got a "B&q

a little boring, but he really knows his stuff and is good at teaching it if you listen

Quirky kinda guy but knows his stuff really well. Drew analogies to the material a monkey could follow. Tests and quizes ok. If you take him, make sure you ask questions if you are unsure of something. He will try to help you.

If you get him for lab, go talk to him for help on lab reports! He explains everything so well for you and makes it easy to get good grades on reports.Quite the kooky guy though...

He teaches the material very well and helps his students to understand the concepts. His tests were not hard at all if you study; however he changed the format for the final and everyone nearly failed it. I dropped a full letter grade due to the final, asked to meet with him and he never responded

teaching is clear and understandable. He is very detailed in his homework problems & tests. Take good notes and study notes for tests. Book was terrible. I'd get another biochem book. He disliked it that he gave practice problems not to be turned in and none of those problems showed up on the exam. I was one of 5 who received an A or A- out of 20.

So yes, Professor Carlson taught a difficult class.. that is BioChem for you... if you want an easy biochem class go to another school. Carlson explained things in the simplest terms possible and overall was a good professor. Exams were difficult, study hard!

He's really not that bad. Biochem is hard with anyone. Carlson tries to crack jokes to lighten the mood, and the lectures are boring, but it's pretty much clear what he wants you to know. He knows what he's talking about.

HE really knows what he's talking about, and he gives helpful weekly quizzes that you almost always get 100% on. It was a lot of work, but I got an A in his class, and if you pay attention in lecture i'm sure that you could too.

I would disagree with most people here. I actually think that Carlson is the best professor I've had in terms of approachability and helpfulness. He is extremely knowledgable and tries to explain it in terms that everyone can understand. Discussion can be very helpful if you get his input, there is no reason not to get 100 on every group quiz.

Huge dork but he knows what he's talking about. Willing to help students out if you have questions. Exams are hard, expect to study a ton and even then, he throws some hard questions in there. Discussion quizzes are not hard. you should be able to get 100 on every one. The book is useless. Didn't use it at all.

Biochem is a hard subject overall. Prof Carlsons tests were short, all MC, and were difficult at times. But if you dont understand the lectures, he is very helpful and clear in office hours

It was a pretty interesting class. Carlson is monotone, but altogether a solid professor. The tests weren't too hard, with normal averages. I would reccommend taking him if you're in 461.

I thought Carlson was sweet! It's a 400 level class so expect to work for your grade. But his exams are straight forward and for the most part easy. He has an interesting sense of humor which can make the class interesting. He's really here to make sure the student learns so ask if you have questions! He's really willing to help.

I really looked forward to this class. Very smart guy, his inner chem nerd definitely comes out a lot- I loved it. I've heard people taking this class w/other profs say it was really hard, but Professor Carlson is just great. definitely take him if you can. great class :)

Prof. Carlson is a cool guy and a pretty decent teacher. The class isn't structured very well, but he tells you everything you need to know for the exams. It was extremely easy for a 400 level course and since I'm not looking to be a biochemist I appreciated that. Like the last person said he's a bit of a nerd, but it's cool.

Dr. Carlson knows his stuff, he can explain it clearly, and has a great attitude if you aren't getting it at first. He does challenge us, and he many different techniques to teach his material

Dr. Carlson is smart. Very smart, somewhat socially awkward, but in a good/funny way. The exams are somewhat tricky, but he's a good prof who knows so much! If you study you can pull off a B easy, you just need to put in a little work.

This not an easy A course but Dr. Carlson is helpful and tries to explain the material in many ways. He is always willing to help if you go to his office hours and his exams are very fair. Really don't use the book very much either, everything is in your notes if you go to class.

He is a very nice guy. If you make an honest effort, you'll be fine. I would recommend him as a prof.

Probably one of the best professors I have ever had. He's a really smart guy and can answer any questions you may have. He is very approachable and I stopped by his office whenever i had time and was never turned away. And to top it all off he actually ANSWERS questions with a good response and not more questions. Highly recommend him.

Loved Professor Carlson. He really simplifies Organic and Biochem down to what you need to know. He only tests over what he talks about in class. Didn't really use my book much at all. Ask questions if you don't understand. I would recommend him!

The material covered in the lectures is what will appear on the exams. The exams are a lot harder than the sample exams.

Todd Carlson is a decent professor. Everything on the exams are covered in class so there are no curveballs. He explains the concepts fairly throughly and is willing to answer questions. Overall, I enjoyed the class and it was a very doable course.

Professor Carlson is tough, but extremely helpful. His office hours are when he is most helpful. Do not let him intimidate you or let what other students have to say intimidate you. He is very nice and is an expert in his field. One of my favorite Profs at GV.

Awesome professor. If you read the book ahead of class his lectures are straight forward. Hes very helpful if you go to office hours. And he is hilarious! Overall one of the best professors I've ever had.

Prof Carlson's class is a challenge. He discourages memorizing, so try understand & connect the concepts. Exams are written, and can be difficult if you don't understand the material. Very helpful in office hours. Don't let what other people say discourage you from taking his class! Just be prepared to take your own notes and study often.

Prof Carlson is very smart and knows his chemistry!This class has been easier than I anticipated, although it's still a challenge. I go to tutoring once a week, read the book, and study my notes, and I have been doing just fine. He gives lots of review questions before every exam, so do them! It's a difficult subject regardless. He's a great prof.

He's a tough grader and definitely makes you work for a good grade. He loves to answer questions and help you though. He gives bonus points for doing better on each exam. Write down everything and KNOW it, don't memorize it, and you will do just fine. I worked hard and did great.

Hes pretty nerdy but he does an excellent job at explaining everything. I feel like Todd gets a bad wrap because if you ask him a question about something hell tell you 10 other things you didnt ask about, which is typical coming from a chemistry teacher. He also goes on the board to teach instead of prepared slides which just makes him better.

I don't know what other people are talking about, I've had classes that were way harder than this. He bounces around a little bit in lectures, but I thought it was fun and he always covered the material. I barely studied, just do the hw online and pay attention in lecture and you'll do great. His transition to online was the best of all my prof's!

Carlson is an old fashioned teacher who is very knowledgable. During discussion he is a great help and wants you to succeed. The lectures are important to attend in order to understand what will be on each exam. He gives great study guides and opportunities for extra credit. You only need a 90 to receive an A in the class, just work hard and study.