[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:38.990806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDU0ODY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:397184","instructor_name":"Cary Forest","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2004-05-07 10:59:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"May not go through everything you need from a chapter but his experiments are thoughtful and get the point across. Does go through some unnecessary things but overall is a good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/397184","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:24.922611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjk1MzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:380600","instructor_name":"Don Reeder","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2005-11-03 16:06:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst. Professor. Ever. \r \r Lectures from powerpoint slides, and gives multiple choice tests with no opportunity for partial credit. Assigns homework on this that he hasn't lectured on, and like to throw equations at you with little to no explanation.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/380600","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:06.364151+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODQwMjg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:283831","instructor_name":"Duncan Carlsmith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2006-05-07 19:31:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics sucks but if you got to take it I would go with him.  He is pretty interesting in class as far as physics profs go but more importantly his tests are pretty much all plug and chug and when that fails, guessing works really well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/283831","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:06.364151+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODAyMTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:283831","instructor_name":"Duncan Carlsmith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2006-05-02 01:32:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thought he was Newton himself.  I went to the first 2 lectures.  I tried to talk to him after a class as an interested student and he completely blew me off.  I would not suggest attending any of his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/283831","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:06.364151+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDI2MzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:283831","instructor_name":"Duncan Carlsmith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2006-01-27 15:13:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is entertaining, I love all his little nerdy jokes and actions. They keeps you entertained if you have an open mind. Awesome!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/283831","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkzODM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-10-20 20:04:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff was just a bad physics professor, period. His notes were extremely confusing and hard to follow, and I always ended up having to reteach myself everything before each exam. If you struggle with physics even a little, steer clear of this professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODUwMDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-07 21:35:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff 's time for teaching has passed. He constantly uses complex notation and Calc III concepts to a class where only Calc I is required, and his answer keys consistently have mistakes for simple algebra, further confusing students. He offers unhelpful tips on Piazza and his sense of humor gets old fast. Thank God Josh Weber co-taught this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzQ4MjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-08-05 21:44:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice prof, super hard class imo ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzI0MjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-07-26 01:55:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is a solid physics professor who explains difficult concepts in a clear and understandable way. He is knowledgeable, organized, and always willing to answer questions. His lectures are engaging, and he does a good job connecting theory to practical examples. Overall, I had a positive experience and would recommend taking his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjYwNjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-06-19 19:21:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Weber is the best for 201. He is a bit awkward, but still able to explain the elementary concepts of the class well. I feel that the class is run poorly; however, labs and discussions are not helpful. This isn't Josh's fault, though; he may be occasionally unorganized but is overall pretty solid. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDUwOTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-05-06 21:24:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is a very good lecturer. He explains difficult concepts well. He provides good example problems in lecture. Definitely would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTEzMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-04-23 16:28:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is really good at lecturing and giving good example problems that will be similar to ones on the test while in lecture. Does a really good job at explaining information and makes it easy to learn hard topics. Very approachable and very helpful if you have questions. Josh is amazing!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjkyNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-03-12 18:24:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"best lectures and hes super easy to talk to in office hours","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDg4MjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2024-05-18 05:30:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. Lectures were very clear and engaging. Josh is also extremely fair and helpful. You can tell he's passionate about his classes and the subject.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk4MzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2024-05-07 23:31:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is the only reason Physics 201 and 202 are bearable. His lectures are outstanding, and it is obvious he has a passion for the content. 201 is a very hard class and there really isn't a way around that, but he makes it bearable. Chances are you will have him paired with another professor that is really bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzU5NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2024-05-04 01:33:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh was a great professor. Although he may go slow during lectures, he goes in depth and makes sure that the material is clear to students. He does a lot of practice problems which are also very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzE1MzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2024-04-30 18:46:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Weber was the highlight of 201. He made lectures entertaining, and I enjoyed coming to class because of that. Weber explains everything thoroughly and apparently he's known physics since the 1850s. He's funny, and a great teacher. Thanks for being great, Josh!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTA3MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2024-01-21 01:26:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is enormously patient and kind to all. He is humble and speaks slowly and concisely. The tests are straight forward but intro physics covers a wide variety of material that can be quite dry. The homework took several hours each week. I was stuck many times even though I felt good with the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzQwNDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-12-19 09:11:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material is inherently difficult but Professor Weber explains it in a way that helped me understand and learn, even though I was never really good at physics in the past. Questions on the final and midterms were similar to what you'd see in discussion. Lectures have cool demos.\n\nOverall, Professor Weber is super chill and caring to students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTU5MDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-08-11 03:39:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was extremely hard, but Dr. Weber helped me formulate a better study strategy when I met with him during his office hours.  I was ready to drop the class but came away from our conversation feeling much better.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MTU3OTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-08-10 20:02:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh Weber teaches physics in an engaging manner that is understandable and also funny. I had him for the summer session for Physics 202, so my experience might be different, but he so caring for his students. \n\nFor example, our final was today. He got us all donuts :) 110/100 professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM2NDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-16 17:26:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh made sure that students clearly understood concepts and he was accessible outside of class. Tests were VERY similar to practice questions, although the timing was a little short. Josh's lectures were easy to follow, and he was able to keep students' attention. In a difficult class, Josh made it a lot better. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM0NTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-16 12:17:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"In comparison to his counterpart, Josh was the saving grace of the already difficult Physics 201. I pleasantly enjoyed taking this class under Josh. He was a very compassionate professor and genuinely cared about the success of everyone in the class. His lectures were very clear and concise and helped fill gaps that the other professor left. 10/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTI5NzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-15 21:32:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best. He truly cares for his students and wants them to succeed. His lectures explain concepts well and he answers questions thoroughly. Timing for tests was difficult, but the questions were fair and similar to problems from class, homework, and discussion. Grading was more than generous at the end (A: 88, AB: 82, B: 67, BC: 62, C: 57, D: 46).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE2Nzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-13 19:48:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh co-taught physics 201 with another professor, Jeffery Schmidt. Josh did his best to pick up the pieces from Jeffery's atrocious lectures, and made concepts much more understandable. He was funny and made lectures enjoyable with entertaining and instructional demonstrations. He was also accessible outside of class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODM2NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-05 20:56:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He made an otherwise poorly managed and challenging class much more enjoyable. Josh made lectures fun and easy to understand and always was open to questions and responding to students' misunderstandings. While I didn't like this class overall, Josh's lectures made it a lot better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzkyOTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"physics201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2023-05-02 19:19:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor does really well for his job. He is accessible outside class, always willing to help, and genuinely cares about his students. He makes sure to talk simply in his lectures so everyone can understand what is happening.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:41.618712+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTM0Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1985337","instructor_name":"Ralf Wehlitz","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2018-05-17 10:30:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ralf's lectures can cover either one topic and do a ton of examples or cover many topics with few examples. As long as you read the lecture slides, do the homework, and go to discussions, you should be fine. I stopped going to lecture after the first midterm and did fine. Also, this course is grades are based on how well your peers are doing!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1985337","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:11.485995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDIyMjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2566396","instructor_name":"Sridhara Dasu","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2024-05-09 19:49:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He co-taught physics 201, and clearly lacked organization.  Half of his lecture slides were still from 2004, and he went through slides and notes so quickly you couldn't write anything down and he wouldn't post them on canvas either.  He's a fine professor, but the only reason this class went well was because of Josh.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2566396","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:18.595623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDQxMjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:561445","instructor_name":"Susan Coppersmith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2013-03-23 23:48:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard to understand- pretty poor at explaining concepts at a high level. She's likely quite brilliant (UW Physics overall has a good academic reputation), but can't get it into words for her students. I stopped going to lecture because it wasn't at all helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/561445","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:18.595623+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzkxNTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:561445","instructor_name":"Susan Coppersmith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2005-01-25 23:48:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Too smart for her own good! She has too much going on in that frazzle-haired head. Her lectures are like sitting down and listening to a crack addict for an hour. The worst is she sniffs her hair, I can't explain this, you'll have to find out. She's helpful, if you can stand to listen to her more.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/561445","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:59:24.292453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODcyNDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2006-05-11 20:57:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not helpful, if you contact him he will tell you to go to your ta which by the way wont be able to speak english.  The tests are aweful, there is no preparing for them.  If he was teaching the black board that would be fine since that is who he talks to anyway","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTk3NDA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2004-11-16 22:17:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy in unbearable....can't understand what hes talking about and its all mumbo-jumbo when he puts in on the board.  He just confuses me more so I have to teach myself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTk0NTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2026-05-01 14:36:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Better off just using the homework and practice problems to learn what's happening. His lecture slides are crowded and have a bunch of irrelevant information on them. And when it comes to actually lecturing, he glosses over everything and jumps around in what he is talking about way too much to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDQzNjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2021-03-16 20:42:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is careless about the course in general and it is evident from his poor organization. The slides are all over the place and are very difficult to read. The exams are conceptually difficult which adds onto the fact that your exam grades are based off of the answer you got rather than your written work (which is much more important in physics).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzg3NTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2021-02-24 20:11:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this professor. He can't speak English or teach any physics. The only word you hear is "calculation". Take another professor with whom you can learn it. He has a terrible attitude. UW-Madison shouldn't let such professors teach. I regret I paid Non-resident tuition for this horrible class. The quality of instruction is extremely poor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDM2NDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2020-04-08 22:38:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"First of all you can't understand him half the time, even though his lectures don't make sense to begin with. He did not adjust to online classes well, and clearly is oblivious to what is going on outside of his lectures. Just pray you don't have a bad TA like mine who just hands us impossible worksheets every discussion and doesn't teach","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzcyMzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2019-12-30 00:37:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yibin is a great lecturer, sometimes to the point of geeking himself. Make sure to pay attention and understand what is going on conceptually, as the exams are strictly multiple choice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTYzODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2018-12-27 19:19:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"The grades were pretty solid. Homework is worth the same as an exam grade which is nice. The labs were easy and I didn't use the super expensive textbook. I double blocked and did not make it to a single lecture. Just make sure you study for the exams, they're similar to the homework and the practice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTc1ODc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2015-09-07 11:42:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super easy, exams are straight from homework, would take Professor Pan again if I had a chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjgzMzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2015-04-27 23:46:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"His accent is deep, but his lectures are still worth going too. He puts his slides online too. If you want to do well, just do the homework, questions on lectures slides, and discussion worksheet problems over and over again because his exams are literally just those type of problems with different numbers. Also Textbook is great secondary source","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzc3MzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2015-02-11 14:49:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The key to this class is understanding how to do the homework. Many problems on tests are almost identical to homework. Also many of his conceptual questions on tests he goes over in class. He is fairly easy to understand and does hilarious demos. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTI5Mjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2014-12-02 22:20:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was kind of adorable, but that is where the good qualities end. I didn't learn in lecture- my TA told us everything we needed to know. She saved me in this class. The first half is similar to high school physics- but it gets a lot harder. He is not flexible AT ALL with conflicts. Exams are just like homework, and aren't totally awful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjEzNDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2014-09-25 21:07:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Professor Pan is really serious about his lecture. He gives us all the details for exams and he really does a good job at preparing us for the exam. Except for his accent he is really a good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTgxNDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2014-09-07 18:43:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is overall a good professor. He gives a decent curve, he knows the material, and explains it well enough in lecture. I pretty much never had to read the book and still did well. He has an accent but he is understandable. He's eccentric and clumsy, so demos are funny. If you study homework and practice exams, you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzM4OTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2014-06-02 20:25:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Memorize the homework questions and you'll be able to slip by with little/no effort. Going to class was more funny than helpful. Yibin has a heavy accent, is poor at explaining, and is very unorganized. Avoid unless you never plan to use physics.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjkzMzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2014-05-21 16:55:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good professor.  I would go to class only because he would hint at what would be on the exam.  I took notes in discussion and was lucky to have an exceptional TA.  He was rude in emails and tests were all multiple choice with trick questions.  I relied heavily on the book and managed an AB in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTY3Njk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2014-05-05 15:30:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like this professor, although he does like to focus on the ideas behind physics and not pure problem solving, if you put in a little bit of effort the class is not too difficult and is run very clearly and well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjEzMDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2013-12-19 10:06:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is not a easy class. If you want to get an A, you must study hard and read the textbook at least once before exams. I admit his exam is hard, covering lots of conceptual problems and calculation, but that's what you need to know to master physics and use it as a tool in other subjects. He's a cute professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjExMjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2013-12-19 01:41:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a fan of Pan. Awful exams - 100% multiple choice. He is annoying, lazy, and his lectures are nearly useless. Look at the formulas in his online slides & go to discussion to get your information. He was rude during office hours and breathed disgustingly into the mic throughout every lecture. Labs - easy but a waste of life and I love physics.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjA3MjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2013-12-18 20:16:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"From Pan: In particular, I will not consider  arguments such as:\r --- \"For some/any reasons I **need** a particular grade level.\"\r --- \"The multiple-choice type exams are not fair by nature.\"\r --- \"I  have had too many other obligations.\"\r ---  \"My grade did not reflect my efforts.\"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzU5OTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS201","course_id":"PHYSICS 201","course_uid":"course_3d31f8f280d8571385be79ba","review_date":"2013-11-20 21:20:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a great physics professor, really enjoyed his lectures and demos.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]