[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjEyNzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2005-12-19 15:09:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bad professor. Comes unprepared to lecture, makes mistakes almost every class, has an accent that's hard to understand. Atleast his tests were easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMzY4NDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2959139","instructor_name":"Carrie Francis","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2026-08-15 21:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"You're better off looking at YouTube videos instead of attending lectures. Her grading criteria makes no sense and didn't give out the final for regrade requests even though she did that for all midterms and it's a standard practice in the physics department. Also the average for the class was low and she didn't even change the grade cutoffs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2959139","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:24.922611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTAwNTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:380600","instructor_name":"Don Reeder","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2006-05-17 01:05:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are boring and not worth attending.  He does speak very slow and doesnt pay much attention to detail.  The homework is pretty decent, but one of the exams was murder.  He does have a pretty sweet curve though, so this class, tho it may not feel like, it is an easy B","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/380600","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:24.922611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjgxOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:380600","instructor_name":"Don Reeder","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2006-04-09 17:48:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"His hw is good and helpful for learning the material but at a certain point in the year the hw is on stuff they dont teach for a few days. His lectures are pointless, never have I had someone put me to sleep so fast with 3 cups of coffee in me.  His TAs dont respect him, dont expect to learn anything from him. Go to disc if you want to be taught.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/380600","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjU0ODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2022-12-28 15:14:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good lecturer, and acts like he wants to teach the class, a rare occurrence. The course is well-run with the exception of labs (long, frustrating, bad equipment) and the grading is fair. Don't be discouraged by exam grades, put in the effort in all aspects of this class, remember it's five credits, and you should do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzkxMDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2022-01-24 20:14:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a solid choice, sometimes is unclear in lecture and confusing, but most of the time he teaches fine enough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjM3Njg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2021-11-14 23:24:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are useless. Will spend most of the time deriving an equation instead of showing how its actually used in problems. Attendance at lecture decreased exponentially as more people realized this. I learned everything from the textbook, which I highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzI3OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2019-12-20 06:45:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Better than Herndon but still not great. Is alright but at the same time just the way the course is set up sucks. No example problems like what you would see on an exam were shown/demonstrated either in lecture or in discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzIzMTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2019-12-19 22:42:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had the combination of Matthew Herndon and Gary for Physics 202. I made a point to attend every lecture presented by Gary as they were, on average, entertaining and informative. In general, his lectures explained concepts fairly clearly but he sometimes got a bit too side-tracked doing derivations which never appeared on tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDQ2Njc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2018-01-13 10:54:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"A pretty good lecturer, but I never felt like he added anything to the PowerPoints, they gave all the information. Tests were difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODM2MjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-12-28 11:24:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is taught by two professors switching off so be aware. His lectures are pretty comprehensive and give you a good baseline. Definitely also need to do ALL the homework problems, read the textbook, and do the practice tests. Also attend discussion. There were problems on the test not covered in lecture so pay attention to the text.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODA4NjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-12-23 01:12:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is probably ok for most regualr students but if you are an older or returning student beware. This is a huge class, almost 400 people. It was taught by two professors going back and forth, not really their fault but just the way these classes are in today's college world...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTUwODgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-04-06 18:03:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary is very intelligent. He goes through his lecture slides very fast. Students need to be very concentrated. Unlike physics 201, this course has a huge amount of calculus. Be prepared. His lecture does not cover all the concepts that appear in homework. Reading textbook is a must. Lab is very difficult and has many questions out of syllabus.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjUxMDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-01-07 22:44:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shiu is an interesting character and seems excited to teach. He even cracks a few jokes now and then. However, The course is not well designed. Lectures don't cover enough material. Reading the textbook and attending discussion is essential to passing as the Homework and tests cover material never discussed in lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTg0Mjc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2014-12-24 22:59:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I didn't have much expectation for a big introductory class like this but he was surprisingly good. He gives clear lectures and you can tell he is willing to help you learn. He actually sat with me for an hour after class to go over examples in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODQ2MTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2014-11-18 22:58:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"As far as physics prof goes, he is as good as you can get. He seems passionate about what he does and cares about his students. Sure the tests are tough but what isn't. The guy has a warped sense of humor. Crack me up.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODQyNzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2014-11-18 17:29:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Shiu is your typical nerdgeek. Makes nerdy jokes and is overall quirky. The class is tough. Lots of work required, and lectures tend to focus on broad concepts. Hope you get a good TA to help explain things. Exams are multiple choice, not easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:37.919252+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODcwMDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549694","instructor_name":"Gary Shiu","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2014-02-26 17:50:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good teacher, went through material really fast and did not do many examples","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549694","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjE5MzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-08-28 23:22:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"PHYS202 is one of the hardest engineering generals at UW-Madison. Be prepared to work at this class daily and do a LOT of practice problems. Schmidt makes this class about as bearable as it can be given the huge course scope. Lectures mostly consist of example problems, and they're your BEST resource for exams. Exams are hard, but grading is fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTU4MzA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2016-09-06 22:44:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Course material was crazy hard for me personally. Two professors teach this class. Gary Shiu was a very good professor but Jeff was dull and monotone and just absolutely dull and I could not grasp what he was saying. EVER. Try to get a diff professor if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY1NjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2014-05-16 17:57:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a tough class. A lot of math involved, some one which is beyond the scope of the pre reqs. My advice is to take Math 234 before taking this class. also, do not get behind on the material as it just continues to build on itself. you wont have enough time to finish tests so a smart test taking strategy is important","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDcyMTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2026-05-08 17:49:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, but often rushed at the end of lectures and didn't finish his notes. Wish he did more examples, but he explained concepts thoroughly and made lectures engaging. Overall a really difficult class, but he made it interesting.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjc1MjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2026-03-07 01:42:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics 202 is an insanely hard class. Labs are worth a decent percentage of your grade. Josh's lectures were actually worth attending as they split the content halfway down the middle and another guy taught the other half. He's super nice and definitely knows his stuff!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI0NzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2026-01-20 19:42:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was really good at showing how to solve difficult problems. However, the textbook they give you is not that great. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzE2MzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-12-17 21:39:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably my favorite professor on campus. Very hard class but I truly enjoyed his lectures and his were possibly the only lectures I had this semester where I was able to follow along well and learn from.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQ0OTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-12-14 19:06:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely much better than Herdon, but don't really like his style of teaching. He spends too much time deriving equations and going over theory than doing example problems. But he does set up some cool experiments.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDI2NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-12-04 02:15:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh does a great job of lecturing, the other professor in the class was very poor but Josh did a great job explaining and teaching the material in his half of the class. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDY5MjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-04-28 15:43:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best physics prof at UW. Straight to the point, lots of examples, doesn't make the content overly hard for no reason. Give Josh full reign over 201 and 202. I don't know why the physics dept here insists on splitting lectures. Josh is the goat and I learned the material he taught 10x better than the other guy. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAyNzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-12-21 00:29:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Is the complete opposite of the other professor that taught the class who was horrible. Josh's lectures are very engaging and he knows how to keep his students focused in class. Exams can be very very difficult and hard to study for since no previous exams or study guides are given to students for practice. Very hard class but a very good lecturer.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzc4OTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-12-19 06:53:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is honestly the best lecturer I have had at this university. He clearly makes the things you need to know known, and doesn't waste time talking about things you don't need to know. The expectations are very clear, and he is always available. He answers questions well and is not afraid to help you and re-explain things.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTAzNzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-12-04 20:51:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"give this man the ability to teach physics courses on his own & a raise on top of it. the way a massive wave of people came back once he started lecturing again, following the driest physics professor's lectures that he co-taught w/, goes to show how fantastic he is. explains examples thoroughly with no-nonsense random derivations. josh is the goat","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5MTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-08-27 16:11:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's a hard class, but Josh makes it enjoyable. I love his outfits so much.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTg2MTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-06-21 17:14:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. I highly recommend if you have the choice. The exams for this class are all free response and they are pretty generous with partial credit. Josh thoroughly goes over each concept very well and is happy to answer any questions.   ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTU5OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-06-09 14:25:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is an exceptional teacher. Lectures are extremely engaging, including many demonstrations and examples. He is helpful in office hours, and you can tell he cares about his students' learning. He is very passionate about the subjects he teaches and that makes me as a student more interested in the course too! ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDAwMjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-05-08 01:42:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh gave the best physics lectures I've ever attended. Made physics 202 interesting and helped me with comprehension.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDU2Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-03-17 04:41:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Josh is a great lecturer. Tries to make things simple to understand instead of complicated which is refreshing. The intro physics classes are test heavy, but he writes fair tests in my opinion. Overall great professor. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTk5NTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-02-25 20:40:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would say Josh was a great professor from a lecture standpoint. I always looked forward to going to class even though the content was difficult. That being said, from a grading standpoint, he wasn't the best. He gave absolutely no curve even though our test averages were mid to low 60s and allowed for over 25% of the class to get a C. Not great.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUwNzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-02-04 19:09:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have always struggled hard with physics, but Josh helped me understand. Instead of reading off of slides, Josh shows how the problems are done by hand, which helped so much. He is truly passionate about what he teaches which makes lectures interesting. I always looked forward to him teaching.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODAzODkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-12-28 14:36:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Many people enjoy Dr. Weber's lectures, as he goes into more detail explaining concepts than Shiu if you have them together. However, his lectures are often difficult to follow, as he rarely gives examples to provide context. He also doesn't cover all the material in class, so you have to decipher the notes he posts or read the textbook. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzgxMTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-12-23 02:42:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Weber is a great professor because he explains the complex concepts very well and steadily and shows that the students mastery of the content matters to him. The midterms were relatively straightforward wrt material from lectures but finals combined many concepts so understanding topics throughout the course and solving problems is suggested.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzUyMjYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-12-20 04:56:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Weber is great. Despite that physics is VERY challenging, it was nice to have him go over things more clearly. Ask him questions and he does care about his students! Do weekly hw's, discussion sets on time & attend consultation hours to seek more support! Labs are with instruments from the 90's & time consuming to wait & checked by TA's","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDE2NTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-11-18 21:32:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material itself is difficult but in terms of being a lecturer he is phenomenal. Really good at explaining complex topics in simple terms. A super friendly and genuinely caring professor who has such a clear passion for the subject. Work load is very manageable but physics is inherently difficult ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkzODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-10-20 19:58:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Josh is a nice guy, but I have always struggled in physics at Madison and I don't think he's a good professor unless you're really good at physics. If you're not great at physics, you'll easily fall behind and be confused in his class. On top of that, the discussion questions are hard to solve given only the information you got from class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:58.963651+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjM0NTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865163","instructor_name":"Josh Weber","course_label":"Physics202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-09-25 22:44:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely solid professor, took over summer, exams are hard but still able to obtain an okay grade. Josh is one of the few professors here that actually cares and is a good professor. Recommend taking phys202 with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865163","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQxMzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-12-18 22:22:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is so bad that after seeing that he was the only prof for the next course required for my physics major, I dropped the major. He was the least professional and rudest teacher or person I've ever had the displeasure of listening to. Unwilling to help students in any capacity, and exams that seemingly aim to make students fail. Avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDYxNTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-12-14 04:16:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never have I ever had a more disrespectful professor. For example: someone asked a (very reasonable) question and he responded with, and I quote, "you must be joking," before answering it in a sarcastic manner. A few lectures after, he disabled the chat and mic functions for students so we couldn't ask questions. Such a hostile man, and for what?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDM1NDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-12-11 19:58:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"terrible professor and he is mean. take it with pan 100%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODM0ODU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-11-17 21:06:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"In all seriousness, he does not seem to care about his students. Lectures were taught online and he disabled students ability to ask questions about material as he presented it in lecture. His exams were "more difficult than anything offered in past physics 202 classes" according the the TA's. If you get his class, drop and take it another semester","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjUwMzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-17 23:22:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible, this dude is the rudest professor I have ever had. He berates and insults people when they ask questions. He talks us through mental math problems without showing work. He refuses to listen to student feedback that would help us learn more effectively. Avoid this dude.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjQyNzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-13 18:49:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Onellion is the most rude professor I have encountered. As you have seen with other reviews, he is extremely hostile toward students who are trying to give constructive feedback. People are asking him to write the answers down on the slides so they can visualize brand new concepts better, but he berates them instead. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM5MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-10 19:47:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst lectures I have ever experienced. Prof. Onellion does not write while teaching, so it is very difficult to follow what he is saying, and he blames students for not being able to visualize calculus while learning a brand new topic.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM5MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-10 19:35:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Disrespected students who would try to ask questions to better understand what he was talking about. He fails to understand that these are new concepts to us, and by not writing out his process to help us follow along, he confuses you to the point of asking questions, to which he will then insult you for not being able to do it all in your head.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM4OTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-10 19:25:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lecture I just had with this professor was the worst lecture I have had in my college experience. Marshall insulted students asking fundamental questions to the content discussed, asking if they were "joking". This completely ruining my hope for these lectures. Simple concepts fail to be conveyed in his monotone, verbatim slide lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM4OTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-10 19:12:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Marshall is insulting students as I type this review. He absolutely refuses to work through problems in class, and when asked a question he doesn't want to answer, he answers with, "you must be joking."","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM4OTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-10 19:01:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horribly unenthusiastic and rude professor. Unwilling to help students with questions and is in general rude and condescending towards them, which is unacceptable especially given how hard his lectures are to follow. Avoid this professor at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:23.898305+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM4ODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:983203","instructor_name":"Marshall Onellion","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-09-10 18:37:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does not know how to teach, and he is unwilling to help students to succeed in this course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/983203","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjc1MjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2026-03-07 01:45:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Actually the worst, he just did proofs the entire time. I should've stopped attending lecture. Just missed Weber the whole time","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDE0NDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-12-29 21:39:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have had, doesn't provide any value to the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQ0ODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-12-14 19:01:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrendous professor, definitely the worse professor I have ever had. All he does is read of his slides word for word, as if we can't read ourselves, and play charades up front trying to demonstrate vector math with his hands instead of drawing it out for us to visualize. He is very theory focused and does 0 example problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODczMTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-11-15 06:07:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"might be the worst prof ive ever had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjU4Mzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2025-02-10 22:22:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor only read the slides… beware that you need to do tons of reading after class in order to get clear on the course stuff. Plus, the practice is not enough during the lecture, it's hard for students to actually understand the new theories during the lecture. The homework is lot harder than the discussion practices","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTgyODI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-11-19 19:33:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He only reads from the slides and is super boring. We dont do any concrete exams in class and the notes are also useless. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTkxMzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2020-05-03 22:53:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Completely clueless professor. He has absolutely no idea how to lead a classroom, as a result his lectures are a complete waste of time. You're better off using your time with a tutor and reading the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.357430+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzIzMjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2542515","instructor_name":"Matthew Herndon","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2019-12-19 22:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics 202 is a challenging class most engineering majors cannot avoid at UW-Madison. Professor Herndon admittedly does present somewhat stale lectures, but presents useful equations and concepts during lecture. The textbook recommended is the holy-grail for 202; mastery of the conceptual and mathematical problems in the text will help immensely.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2542515","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzgwMDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2006-01-17 23:33:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjY3MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2005-12-27 20:54:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives somewhat difficult exams but has a very easy grading scale.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjEyNzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2005-12-19 15:06:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Timbie tries hard, and he seems like a good guy, but he is unable to overcome the poor organizational choices of the Physics department and the poor text chosen for this class. Timbie never gets to everything he wants to in lecture, and then seems genuinely flabbergasted when we don't know the stuff he didn't get to. Labs for this class are useless","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNDQ5MjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2005-09-26 17:30:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"For some reason, Timbie believes that students in a 5 credit class should teach themselves all the information and that they should recieve no instruction from lecture lab or discussion.  This is one of the most poorly taught class that I've taken at UW-Madison and I'm a Junior working toward my ME degree.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNDIxNjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2005-09-16 15:20:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Timbie demands that you read the textbook. Lectures are supplimentary, unlike most other classes. He is okay at explaining, discussion sections help with more examples of problems","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTE1NTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2004-12-21 18:16:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class overall is not bad at all.  The exams are usually pretty similar to homework problems.  Timbie is pretty funny and tries to make physics fun.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTI1Mjg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2004-12-16 23:02:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a decent professor. He tries to make physics interesting.  Tests are tough though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTQ0NzU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2004-11-22 15:54:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor.  Trys to make class entertaining and enjoyable.  Tests are tricky, but study hard, and you'll do fine.  Usually pretty generous curves.  Overall a good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODI0MzY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2004-11-09 02:09:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goot teacher. Entertaining and makes material make sense. Test are a little difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:41.618712+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjM3OTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1985337","instructor_name":"Ralf Wehlitz","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2016-12-28 21:26:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor read strictly from the lecture slides, which used the same dense vocabulary that's in the textbook, so the lectures were rarely helpful. The course material is also very dense and fairly complex, making it difficult to learn at times. The Exams felt very random and didn't always seem like an accurate test of what I had learned.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1985337","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzEzNTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-11-13 23:54:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have had in college and I took this class as a junior. First exam average 34%. I didn't learn anything in labs either, they were a huge waste of time. Avoid this guy AT ALLL COSTS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMDQwMDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-08-09 12:39:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough class but pretty good lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMDM5NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-08-09 10:50:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Got an A, very fortunately. His course is definitely not easy. Tough labs, difficult homework and over-average exams. It seems that he do not like to give an A. 11% got an A, while 16% got an AB, which is different from normal curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxOTA1Njkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-06-19 11:32:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sam is a terrible professor. His lectures and homeworks are useless for the exams. rely entirely on your TA.. avoid him at all costs, even if you have to take a semester off.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzkxMjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-05-19 11:33:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I got a B - he is definitely not the worst professor as is described on here. His labs are hard and his exams do require a lot of thinking and hard work, but that does not mean he is a bad professor. He changed the setting of the exams when people complained so he does listen. The exams did get easier too. He was an average teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzYyODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-05-15 01:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"*Disclaimer - I got a D in the course due to working full time & not doing the homework. That being said, he is not the terrible professor these reviews imply. 2 of the exams were made up of the exact homework problems. Class average was 90% on homework, but 40-60% on exams which were the same problems...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzU2MDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-05-14 13:02:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"If I could go back, I would take this class at MATC or at another UW school rather than take it with Hokin. School is expensive and you deserve to learn something for your money. Hokin teaches way above the prerequisite level and is a very intimidating person, I learned very little in this class except how to jump through his hoops.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzUzNzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-05-14 02:51:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Samuel \"Danger\" Hokin is just that; dangerous.  \"It's dangerous not to attend my lectures, it's dangerous not to do my homework.\"  In reality all lecture, hw, and labs are completely useless.  You will learn nothing and be tested as if you are a phD physics student.  But hey, at least all of his demos are \"Classics\".","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTU2MDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-04-17 23:04:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hypothetically, if you only needed to take physics 202 to graduate and your only option was to take it with Hokin, you should take a semester off, work at Burger king, and hope that someone else teaches it the next semester so that you can finally graduate. That being said he seems like a pretty cool guy outside of school.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTM5MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-04-15 17:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid Avoid Avoid Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!!! just a horrible professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDYzNTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-03-29 16:18:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"His standards are VERY high, but he schedules a lot of office hours and hints heavily towards what's on the exams during lectures (still incredibly hard). Unfortunately, he spends most of lecture deriving equations without showing how to use them (very few examples) and labs are pointless. He's convinced h/w is easy and takes a few hours. Nope.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzk2MDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-03-08 13:28:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor does not outline his requirements. They are vague and almost  unattainable. This is the hardest professor to get a B in. If you can delay a year in physics just to avoid him. He's not worth your time. If you can't SWICH MAJORS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzg0Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-03-04 23:44:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"AWFUL. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Sam's lectures and homework are 100% useless because neither one represents what the tests will be like. Exams are extremely difficult for general physics students (30-40% averages). Read the book and get a tutor, because unless you're usually at the top of the class you will struggle mightily for a B","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzcxMTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-02-27 17:21:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Please avoid this professor at all costs. You WILL have you teach yourself this course, as Sam Hokin will not. He is also not clear during lecture and skims over stuff. Try and get another professor if possible, if not then go to all your TA sessions as he is your best friend. Read the book! and make friends so you can do homework's together.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:36.569759+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzcxMDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1576791","instructor_name":"Samuel Hokin","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2013-02-27 16:38:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does not teach during lecture. Tests are 100% different from online homework sets.  Makes you work harder than any other physics professor just for a B.  Labs are useless and you will not get a good grade unless you make up a totally new experiment.  Avoid Sam Hokin.  Wait another semester until there is a different professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1576791","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDY4Mjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2026-05-08 04:00:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are pretty helpful. However, he does pull his lecture materials from the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzAwNzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2024-08-22 23:43:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were taken word for word from the textbook. 15-question multiple choice exams being the majority of the grade made the class extremely stressful. He is a nice person but far from the best physics professor out there (although I don't know if 202 could ever be good necessarily). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDQ2Njcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2018-01-13 10:52:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficult to understand, due to his thick accent and the fact that he spoke quietly. Did a lot of writing on the board, which was difficult to read from most places in the large lecture hall. Tests were difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODM2MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-12-28 11:21:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's a pretty tough class, so you definitely have to pay attention and do the work to succeed. Willing to stay after class and answer questions which is very helpful. Your success in this class is going to depend a lot on how good your TA is.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTg3MDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-09-13 19:34:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very straightforward teacher. It's not an easy class, but if you keep up, you should be fine. He gives out a practice test before each exam that is almost the same as the actual exam. (I took this class in the summer, so it was probably easier than during the regular semester.)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjUwOTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2015-01-07 22:38:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Puts little to no effort into teaching the class. It's like there's an invisible man standing up there prodding him with a stick forcing him to lecture. He just stands there and reads off the slides. Homework and tests cover material we were never taught in lecture. Read the textbook during lecture and attend discussions to pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:05.684934+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODQyNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1271250","instructor_name":"Stanislav Boldyrev","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2014-11-18 17:27:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is not easy. Requires quite a bit of work, and Stan doesn't make it any easier. Lectures weren't very helpful, but at least he has a fun, Despicable Me-esque Russian accent. Hope you get a TA that can explain things a little better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1271250","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":"UmF0aW5nLTE4OTM5NDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:33094","instructor_name":"Wesley Smith","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2004-04-03 10:33:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Same old Smith.Goes super-blazing fast,at the end of lecetures u get pieces of junky handwritings in ur noteboook(supposed to be your notes)instead of learning any physics,which I dont even read for exams.Skip lecture & have a happier day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/33094","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODUwODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2023-05-07 23:23:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class format he has made is very dumb. Since everyone gets nearly a 100% on all of the non-exam content, your grade is entirely decided based on exam performance, which is 20 multiple choice questions per exam. Each exam you make a notesheet and try to put every formula you can find on it, since the exams are just plugging in numbers to them.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NjI0NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2022-09-02 00:37:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is a very passionate lecturer, but he makes little sense when explaining complex topics and expects to know how to solve the problems already. The pace of the class is also weird with quizzes not covering anything he covers in lecture and tests being curved very poorly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzkxMTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS202","course_id":"PHYSICS 202","course_uid":"course_8117ebeaf2f3accae0bb5cb6","review_date":"2022-01-24 20:30:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although he is kind of confusing and hard to understand sometimes, overall he will answer questions and will try his best to make things clear. He also always has good energy and keeps lectures interesting to help you learn the difficult material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]