[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:02.061554+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDI4MTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2422922","instructor_name":"Benjamin Spike","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2026-01-02 20:38:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"So much busy work. While good at speaking and knowledgeable in content, lectures are extremely large. You will very rarely be able to reach him beyond office hour sand class, including when I had an extreme personal emergency, with very limited accommodations. He is also very monotone and lectures can be dry, especially when demos fail.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2422922","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:02.061554+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDIyNzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2422922","instructor_name":"Benjamin Spike","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2025-12-31 22:53:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Spike was a pretty decent professor for 104, and I preferred his lecturing style a lot in units 1 and 4, he usually goes at a slower pace and emphasizes important concepts that you need for the exam. The labs and homeworks can get a little annoying but the course is setup with a lot of learning outside of class as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2422922","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:02.061554+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTMyOTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2422922","instructor_name":"Benjamin Spike","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2018-12-21 22:21:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He knows the material really well and made few mistakes in lecturing. Obviously cares about physics, not so understanding on partial credit for your grades. Every question on the exam is worth 8 points. Each question you get wrong drops you a letter grade. No notes during the exam. Barely curved (90% and above is an A)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2422922","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.595159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDI1NTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473104","instructor_name":"Brian Rebel","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2021-03-10 17:57:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. Really cares and does everything he can to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473104","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.595159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDI1NDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473104","instructor_name":"Brian Rebel","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2021-03-10 17:37:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely hated physics and his lectures and personality made me look forward to coming to class. He is very kind, helpful with questions and explains concepts incredibly well. Exams are fair and he clearly wants people to succeed. 10/10!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473104","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.595159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDI1MjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473104","instructor_name":"Brian Rebel","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2021-03-10 16:52:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Prof. Rebel for physics 104 (online due to covid) and he made the experience painless. He's a caring guy who takes the time to explain any questions you might have during lectures and is responsive to student needs. He also has a cute dog.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473104","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:05.595159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzg2ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2473104","instructor_name":"Brian Rebel","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2021-02-24 17:18:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brian is one of the best physics profs I have had. He is very clear with his explanations and likes to answer questions. His exams are tough but fair, he will not try to trick you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2473104","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDg0OTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2024-05-17 18:03:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were very boring and her explanations were very confusing. I would try to avoid her as a lecturer. The exams were not too difficult but I needed to teach myself everything and ask the TA's most of the questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQzNDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2024-05-02 19:05:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was the most boring lecturer that I've encountered which made it difficult to pay attention. The second half of the semester she teaches is based around difficult/obscure homework assignments and midterms that feel like they are made to trick you and catch you off guard (I studied/prepared a decent amount for the exams and attended lectures)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTgzOTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2024-04-16 17:39:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very unenthusiastic and monotone, making lectures quite boring and hard to pay attention to. She is not a great lecturer or communicator. The class is graded off very few tests that are VERY hard and often do not reflect what has been taught during lecture or what has appeared on the review, same goes for the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:42.086106+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTE1NTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2024-01-23 17:30:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was super nice but not a great teacher. Was pretty scattered when teaching and didn't teach with a lot of enthusiasm which made it hard to pay attention. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzA2MzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2025-05-16 20:44:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Be prepared to spend a couple hours each week to complete pre-lectures, homework and quizzes. Discussion and homework aren't reflective of exams but are good for understanding concepts. Highly recommend attending office hours as TA were very helpful! Thurs is the best lecturer out of the three, and also occasionally frequents office hours","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTg2OTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2025-05-07 00:57:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thurs was one of the worst professors I have had. Thurs does not want students to succeed, the averages of the exams were only ever slightly above 50%. This is because the questions on the exams do not reflect the actual material taught in the classes or the required prelectures. The exam questions are riddles!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDYwNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2024-05-14 17:29:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, physics with Daniel Thurs was a pretty frustrating experience. Most exams were much more difficult than expected for an introductory physics course. The flipped lectures and the way the course is taught is unfortunately not very helpful and does not foster learning, many people I know would simply not go to lecture as they are no help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjUxODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2023-04-18 05:10:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"I learn absolutely nothing from Thurs. I hate the \"flipped class\" format of the class and I do not think this format is useful at all. At least for me, this is not how I learn, especially in a hard science class. There are absolutely no explanations to quiz answers which is frustrating.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzM1NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2022-05-14 00:41:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"104 with Dan was absolutely awful-by far the worst experience with a class I've had so far at UW. Exams were practically impossible. Don't waste too much time studying because problems on exams are unlike anything you will have seen before. Also don't bother posting to Piazza because you'll be ignored!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzE3Mjk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2022-05-12 02:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not providing solutions after exams, practice exams, and quizzes is the most unhelpful thing for students. The \"solutions\" (which are just unhelpful questions listed after the exam problems) are convoluted and provide nothing to students. With 3 professors and many TAs, I think providing solutions would be simple to help the student. Nope. Avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDMwNTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2022-04-06 16:33:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Following our 2nd exam, grades were released 3 times, dans management of this course is unacceptable, 2 Q's on the exam didn't have a correct answer, they messed up partial credit and students grades dropped 20 points w/ no explanation & questions far beyond the scope of this course had to get dropped to bring the average up to a respectable number","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTY1NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2022-03-23 13:52:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"There's a difference between exams being challenging and tricking. Challenging lets a student show they know the content, whereas tricking it won't matter if you do. I don't get why he writes exams with the intent of tricking students instead of challenging them. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:45.530181+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjUwOTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2018793","instructor_name":"Daniel Thurs","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2021-04-28 22:04:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Dr. Thurs for both Physics 103 and 104. His lectures are clear and go through examples that help you understand the material. Exams are difficult but fair and he definitely wants to see his students succeed! If you can take physics with him, definitely do.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2018793","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:24.922611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzgyNjA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:380600","instructor_name":"Don Reeder","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2005-01-01 14:56:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The man is entertaining.  The fact that the class was so easy made up for him being a horribly pathetic professor..","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/380600","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:37.703175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTEwNjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2992686","instructor_name":"Ke Fang","course_label":"Physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2026-05-13 01:10:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ke was an amazing professor. She really understands the materials and does a very good job at explaining different concepts.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2992686","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:37.703175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODg2MTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2992686","instructor_name":"Ke Fang","course_label":"Physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2026-04-21 13:43:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am confused why her reviews are so low!? I thought that Dr. Fang was awesome, my favorite 104 lecturer by far. Her lectures are clear, concise, and logical - she gets right to the point without any extra fluff. Very good at walking through problems step by step. Pleasant and smiley too! Overall great prof. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2992686","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:37.703175+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzc4MjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2992686","instructor_name":"Ke Fang","course_label":"Physics104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2025-12-22 21:47:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring lecturer-seemed to be just reading slides.\nThough she attempted, her interactions with students were awkward. \nHad trouble with technology and explaining difficult concepts. \nBut at least she went over lecture slides, and she was very nice after class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2992686","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzM4OTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2005-05-11 01:52:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, will help with questions. Does not teach anything on the tests or homework. Just talks about practical application and very limited theory. Expects you to be able to do complex problems without seeing any examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTIwNDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2014-08-11 23:24:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"WORST PROF. lectures are useless. did problems wrong on board and how solutions were even wrong. talks about history more than physics and didn't give us useful information for test. Only passed from having a great TA. He was rude and laughed at people for saying wrong answer after having called them out. AVOID.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:20.118453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODgwODE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549771","instructor_name":"Paul Terry","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2005-05-19 00:39:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"very boring and useless to go to his lectures. just read the book he doesn't teach you anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549771","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzEzNDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2022-05-11 21:06:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I literally can not understand this man's lectures. He does not know how to teach or write exams, as many questions on our exams did not have a correct answer to choose from. Exams have questions that are not even about things we have learned before. Terrible professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzIwOTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2019-10-25 23:11:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is more about the class (Physics 104) and less about the professor. This whole class is garbage. The grading takes forever (up to 2 weeks), lectures are useless and the TAs aren't allowed to do anything in discussion except give you the worksheet and stare at you for 50 minutes. My advice - don't take this class unless you absolutely have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODMxOTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2015-05-14 16:03:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid taking 103104 if you can. Terrible classes, terrible professor. Lecture is worthless, labs don't relate to anything that you'll be tested on, and discussion is sometimes useful but rarely. It's known that this class is awful and yet nothing is done about it. Tests are ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzY4NzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2015-05-07 16:32:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nothing offered by this class is helpful in the slightest. Lecture is awful, discussion is like lecture part 2, labs often don't line up with what we're learning. Haven't heard of anyone that has had a pleasant experience with this class and neither the UW nor Wesley seem to care at all. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjUwNDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2015-04-22 21:29:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst class I've taken at UW, and I'm a senior. I found 104 more interesting than 103, but just as hard. Especially with a professor who puts so little effort into his class. Half of exam questions are copied from somewhere else. Smith is a horrible person. Impossible tests, pointless labs, difficult quizzes every week... Good luck. You'll need it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzQ1MDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2015-01-29 20:44:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"one of the worst teachers ever. i didn't like my TA in the beginning of the semester so I emailed him for help, and he basically blew me off. What a jerk!!! He is very self-absorbed and gives the hardest, most impossible tests ever. Also, there are weekly quizzes which are very tough and unrelated to what he talks about in class.  Don't go to class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjQ5ODAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2014-05-14 20:15:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to learn physics really well for future MCAT exams or general interest in learning, then take this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjE2NTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS104","course_id":"PHYSICS 104","course_uid":"course_0a6dafcdaeb7c047d94f694f","review_date":"2014-05-10 18:21:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst. Class. Ever. Well, it's slightly better than 103 because the material is easier, but the course is just as bad. Mandatory but pointless labs. Irrelevant quizzes worth 30% of your grade. And exams that are not conceptual at all. Go to discussion and make good notecards and you should be relatively fine (albeit miserable).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]