[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODU2MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2022-11-17 19:11:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"At first, it seems like he'd rather be anywhere else. However, he is a really caring professor that really wants you to succeed. He incorporated his students' feedback into the class and changed the grading style to benefit everybody. He also answers questions very well. Would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzYxMzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2022-05-17 21:12:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Notbohm took over EMA 201 after the teacher had to leave. He was so nice and a much better teacher. Would definitely take his class again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjgzMTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2022-05-09 05:01:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"This really is a weed out class so just be ready to struggle. If you can make it through the first and second midterm with a decent grade you should be fine overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTk1MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2022-04-29 19:36:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy will NEVER be Antonio. Bring Antonio back :((((((","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:11.706431+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTk1MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2068851","instructor_name":"Jacob Notbohm","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2022-04-29 19:36:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He ight i guess","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2068851","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDU1MDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2026-05-07 02:43:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Detlor has a pretty generic teaching style. Although the other professors seemed to have higher averages and more engaging lectures, her class was perfectly alright. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDEzOTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2026-05-04 02:19:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I felt like the lectures in person really didn't help, and I noticed a lot of people (including myself) just stopped going to lectures and would watch Jeff Hanson. In my opinion, she doesn't spend enough time explaining how to solve the examples, and instead just clicks through the problem during the lecture, which really isn't that helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTEyMjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2026-04-23 15:24:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Detlor is a good lecturer, but she doesn't actually work through problems and instead shows the equations and final answers without going deeper. Homework assignments can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the topic and often go beyond the scope of lecture. You also learn how to use EES which has no relevance on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjI1NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2026-02-19 07:05:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've missed Prof. Detlor every day since having her for statics. She goes through concepts thoroughly in a straightforward manner. I have heard she isn't super accommodating of emergencies, etc. but she clearly cares about student success and making learning a good experience.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTY4MDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2026-01-30 18:15:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good lecturer who uses her time well and explains things clearly. However, she is not at all understanding of extenuating circumstances, and she did not respect my accommodations. I would not recommend if you are a McBurney student. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:26.664492+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTExMjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2899258","instructor_name":"Jennifer Detlor","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2026-01-16 23:04:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you can talk to her individually she is very helpful when solving problems, but its hard to initially learn when the examples given in class are pre-solved and are the example textbook problems, meaning we get like 1 example per topic. TAs also weren't very helpful. The HW took forever some days with concepts we never discussed in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2899258","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjM0Njk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-05-06 21:28:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"GET CHEGG. only way to pass the course. clear english but does problems too quick to keep up. Ask her a question and you will be answered in a very rude and sarcastic way. she expects you to know everything. four exams, but posts tons of old exams with solutions which is very useful for studying. chegg has solutions for all hw problems. get chegg.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTI1NjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-04-25 20:43:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Laurie Riley, where to begin, she looks like Sadness from Inside Out and it is the exact feeling you'll get when attending lecture. Lectures are the most confusing experiences and she rarely provides usable feedback, often belittling students and rolling her eyes when a question is asked. Honestly, skip lecture and watch Plesha's videos, good luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDYxNDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-04-17 14:23:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"The only positive thing I can think to say about Laurie is that English is her first language. Still, you probably won't be able to understand what she is saying as she is quiet, monotone, and just doesn't make much sense. Be prepared to teach yourself everything because a rock has a better teaching ability.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDUwNDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-04-14 10:49:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"\"Instructor\" Riley is no longer teaching courses after this semester but I'd say she's yet to teach a course as her \"lectures\" are reading directly from the slide and not being able to explain the logic behind things. Lectures often don't take the full time because she doesn't explain where numbers come from in examples. Incredibly rude/arrogant","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDIxNzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-04-10 01:01:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a whole, Prof. Riley does not do a great job teaching this course. I've found the homework to be the most beneficial learning tool. If you can succeed at the homework, you will pass the tests. Lectures are good for introducing concepts, but in-depth understanding comes from homework. Trust me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTkxNzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-04-04 12:33:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Riley is awkward and not confident and the students end up paying for it. During lecture you can barely hear her quivering voice as she reads lecture slides word for word at a ridiculous pace. Some lectures literally took 25 minutes because she talked so fast. You are better off skipping lecture completely and watching the video lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTY0MTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-03-29 12:50:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very unspecific about everything in lecture. Everything was based upon example problems with zero foundation. Easy enough to get a B because the curve is so low. Terrible teacher, rude outside of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTUxNTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-03-27 11:28:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"discussion was not very helpful because there were so many students in one time period. tests take up most of the grades and are not always as easy to figure out as the homework. chegg is helpful with the homework. online quizzes are not statics tests but more like tests to see how quick you can complete a quiz. This course could be reconstructed..","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODcyMjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-03-02 14:30:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"For lectures, Professor Riley reads off of another professor's old slides and does a lot of example problems (also from the other professor) but doesn't provide any insight on why certain steps must be performed in order reach the solution. Overall, the quality of this class is extremely lacking, especially for such an important foundation course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODU3MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-02-25 21:30:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Laurie is one of the worst lecturers I've ever had in my entire life. Reads verbatim what is on the slides. Does not teach the logic behind anything, just gives the formula and hopes you remember it. Tests are difficult and you don't get the grades back until three weeks after you've taken it. Avoid at all costs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODU0OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-02-24 14:39:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good luck","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Nzc1MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-01-25 15:59:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes through lectures too fast and doesn't have any original thoughts, just regurgitates the information presented to her on the slides made by the textbook company. Assumes you know a lot of background information. Makes people feel stupid for asking questions and doesn't even answer the question, just gives them sarcasm and laughs. Monotone voice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzQwMDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-01-16 23:22:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lacked social skills which severely affected her teaching and how accessible she was to students. Laurie knew her stuff but didn't know how to make us know our stuff. Grading scale was awful, and her lack of empathy for students makes the class extremely discouraging. She also scheduled assignments terribly, from homework to quizzes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzE3MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-01-11 18:39:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst instructor I've had yet; I refuse to call her a professor, because I don't think she technically is one, & if she is, she doesn't deserve to be. She thinks she's hot stuff & doesn't respect her students, often almost belittling them when asked a question. She has no confidence whatsoever and it's very evident by her annoying, quivering voice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzAzNzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-01-09 21:07:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I went to her office hours and she was much more  helpful then in lecture. This was her first time teaching the class and she made rookie mistakes, she could be better after teaching a little more. A very tough class regardless of the professor. Put in the work and you'll pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjgwOTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-01-05 21:06:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Laurie is a great professor and explains a very difficult subject well. She is pretty intimidating, but very kind.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjUyMDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-01-01 15:18:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you've ever had a TA lecture because the professor was gone for a that day, that's what this class was like every day. Except it wasn't the really smart friendly TA, it was the one that never gave you a straight answer and tried making you feel stupid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTQ0MTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-17 12:19:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pointless, she repeats nearly everything word for word from Plesha's and Witt's lectures, which are online. I stopped going to lecture after I asked one question during a midterm review and got the response \"It gets complicated\", guess what was on the midterm... Read the book, watch online lectures, practice and the prof wont matter.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTAxOTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-14 22:39:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"She just reads off of slides in her lectures and lacks interpersonal skills. Very little effort is put into explaining the reasoning behind various concepts. This has honestly affected my interest in Engineering. Although her lectures are useless, she can help out in her office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDkxODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-14 15:13:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'd rather jump off a bridge into a pile of sharpened chopsticks than take a class taught by her again. Rubbing wasabi in my eyes would be more pleasant. No interpersonal skills whatsoever. Glad to be done with this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDAwMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-08 22:20:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is not very good at teaching because she just reads the slides off and doesn't explain equations that we use very well. Although I will say that over the semester she has gotten nicer, she is still not a great teacher. I would avoid if possible. Tests are pretty fair though, but tough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mzk1NDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-08 17:54:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Laurie is standoffish, and teaching a difficult class with no curve, she would visibly roll her eyes at student questions and was discouraging at the start of the sem. See below to see how much animosity its caused. She has improved though. Still, sign up for PREPS, subscribe to Chegg to get Textbook solutions for the HW. YOU WILL NEED IT. She's ok","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzE2MTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-02 19:54:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"It would be more comfortable to burn in the firey pits of hell than take this class. I've heard other statics profs are great but I ended up with the human equivalent to a polar bear; she looks like she wouldn'the hurt you but is really on the hunt for flesh and blood. Take statics a different semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzE2MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-02 19:49:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! She wasn't accesible outside of class at all and didn't explain anything in class. The statics professor changes every year do I recommend do yourself a favor and waiting it out.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzA3NDUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-12-01 22:57:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fellow classmates teach me better than Laurie Riley herself does, and if you want to pass have the solutions manual to help with homework.  Even with this each weeks's homework take upwards of 5 hrs the worst being around 10 hrs and this doesn't include time for studying or crying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjY4MTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-28 21:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"horrible professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjQ3NjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-23 13:30:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like Laurie, but I heard this is her first year teaching, she might get better, right now she is not great. She doesn't care. The students acing it have taken Physics 201/207 before. Sign up for Wendt PREPS, and get a Chegg subscription for solution steps for the HW or you WON'T PASS.   DIS is so bad tho, unhelpful w stressful 2min 10Q quizzes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjQ3NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-23 13:15:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I sit next to students who take photos of her lecture slides, and she often flips through so quickly they can't even get a picture. Expect to teach yourself everything. Tests are straightforward. Interpersonal skills with students is why 1 star. She snaps frequently, refuses to answer questions, and takes forever to grade tests, will not help you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjQxOTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-22 13:37:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"If this woman gets hired as a faculty member, the university will be doing students a disservice. She reads directly from the lecture slides and regurgitates the process of solving problems which have already been solved by Plesha in online videos. Consistently answers questions posed by students very poorly and rudely. Tests were fair though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjQxMzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-22 12:31:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Its statics, so its gonna be hard. It is clear what she expects, but you have to work hard to get a good grade. Exams are fair. She gets a bad rap by students who don't want to put in the work or are disappointed in the grade they got in the class. Lectures are kinda boring but she clearly explains the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjE5Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-18 10:31:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"She reads directly off of the lecture slides and gives no extra explanations from what the slides say.  She is also very demeaning when a student asks ANY type of clarifying question.  When she when we will get our exams back, she simply replies with \"when they're done being graded.\"  She is ridiculously rude and doesn't seem to care about students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjA2MzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-16 21:55:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whenever it comes time to go to her lectures, I genuinely get angry that god gave me the ability of being able to walk to her class.  During her lectures, I can feel my will to live dwindling as she speaks in a perfect monotone voice while reading word for word from her lecture slides..  If you hate yourself and love pain, take her as a lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:53.989954+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjA1NDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2193428","instructor_name":"Laurie Riley","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-11-16 20:32:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Riley is not a good teacher at all. When explaining examples and concepts in lecture, she merely does the work in front of you without explaining the thought process or how to approach a problem, and when you don't understand something and ask her a question or attend office hours, she becomes defensive and blames you for not knowing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2193428","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDgzMTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2018-09-05 11:40:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt may come across as intimidating or brittle, but he's a very nice person who cares about the learning of his students. His teaching is straightforward and to the point; he teaches you what you need to know in a very efficient and effective way. Classes are spent working on practice problems, the new info is given through videos he made online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzg5OTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2018-07-31 16:17:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"BEST professor I have had. I was terrified coming into this class but Witt really makes the material easy to grasp. His videos, although boring, are very helpful. You can rewind and re-watch until you understand! Lectures were super helpful too! Witt really cares about you learning the materialso don't be afraid to ask -- he's actually REALLY nice!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjg5NTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2018-06-23 01:02:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"His "flipped classroom" structure was very difficult for me. The video lectures were very dry and boring and did not help at all! Also the TAs and the professor are not helpful and will not answer your questions unless you know what you are doing. Overall this class is very discouraging towards prospective engineering students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTQwMTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2018-05-17 19:27:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"GO TO THE STUDY TABLES. TA and Robert are very nice and are there to help you with homework. Get help if you are falling behind. Only way to learn anything in this class is to practice!! Can't cram for any tests here. Start the H.W. a few days before, i've pulled several all-nighters before. They give a lot of generous partial credit on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTczMDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2018-05-03 12:42:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Witt is really great professor. I had him for Statics - really hard class - and he made it very manageable. It's a lot of work and the material takes time and effort to grasp, but Witt does a really good job of making the material understandable. I went to all the lectures and I'm very happy I did. He also uses online lectures that are nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzQyNDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-12-27 02:33:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt teaches a tough class, but don't hold that against him. A lot of work is expected of you for just three credits. He can come across as intimidating, but outside of class he's kind, and willing to help. The class is hard, but never unfair. My advice is to do as many practice problems as you can, and try to not fall behind on lecture videos.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzM5MDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-12-26 17:06:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor in that he makes it clear what he expects from you on tests. He also makes his class so that tests are not worth the entire grade which is nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTYzMTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-12-12 21:00:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt is an awesome professor, his tests are hard but not impossible, and the grading is fair. He is really helpful with the homework, which is crucial to understanding the course. Would definitely take again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTg3ODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2017-11-29 12:42:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"He gives hard tests but as long as you show up to class and try the practice problems you should be fine, also PrEPs is your best friend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDc2Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2016-02-22 14:46:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible teacher, expects way too much from students. First day of class demeans students into choosing another major. Very negative and talks down to students. TA's are also horrible. Had one of the TAs laugh at me when I asked a question, said I should know how to do the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODMyNjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-12-27 17:55:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst teacher ever! Flipped classroom setting. Horrendous online lectures which literally induced sleep upon watching. Clarity was not present.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzUxOTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-11-05 15:37:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class material is hard and if you don't use the flipped lecture correctly, it will seem completely pointless. With that said, if you actually do the examples in the video lectures before he shows you the answer, it is extremely beneficial! Go to lecture and ask questions when you don't understand. He's extremely intelligent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTQxMzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-06-05 19:49:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Flipped style is horrible and the video lectures are not useful at all. Learned all my material from book, homework problems, practice problems, and tutoring. Even though I attended all discussions and lectures, aced the homework, and thought I knew the material, I still received a horrid grade. Whenever I asked Witt questions, he was not helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODA2MzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-05-12 09:20:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is challenging, even though the material itself is simple.   Witt writes hard tests, but he's willing to give good help if you ask for it. The video lectures aren't that great. They give you a chance to pause and think stuff over, but they're straight out of the book and very dry. This class is an exercise in focus and time-management.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzk5NDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-05-11 16:35:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Flipped class structure is awful to say the least. You basically need to teach yourself the class. Discussions are required, but are completely pointless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzg3MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-05-09 21:13:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"The flipped classroom just doesn't make sense at all! The concepts are not very difficult, but the teaching method make them extremely hard. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzg2ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-05-09 20:05:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I found that Prof Witt was not helpful at all. The flipped method did not work at all and I found it extremely difficult in a class that I find very interesting. He made me dislike subject matter that I loved and the tests are very difficult and the homework takes much longer than it should.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjM0NjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-04-21 03:09:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Flipped classroom means lots of lecture videos... dry lecture videos. Buy the book and read if you don't want to deal with them. The videos are not easy to swallow like Kahn Academy. Homework is tedious and difficult, but will really teach you the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTk1MDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-04-14 17:20:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"You have to learn literally everything on your own. Online lectures suck and are painfully boring and long. The homework is ridiculous and can easily take up to 10 hours per assignment, assuming you can figure out how to do the problems. Tests are a bit easier than homework, but are very harshly graded. Average grades on exams are around 50%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTk1MDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-04-14 17:11:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Even if you're an independent learner, the flipped class doesn't work. In video he loves to skip parts, do things a more complex way than necessary, and doesn't explain things well. His tests are hardly on what he has in the videos or homework. Yes you get partial credit, but unless you have his work you'll be lucky to get anything. HUGE workload.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTk1MDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-04-14 17:11:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Witt uses the flipped class agenda. His online lectures are awfully boring and confusing. He likes to use jargon in his online lectures which makes the material even more dense; they are very uninspiring. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDQ1MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-03-09 17:18:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is flipped so you learn by yourself outside of class and do homework in class. You are suppose to be able to learn from online videos made by the professor but they aren't much help. The lectures are useless since there is no teaching. SI is the only way to really learn anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDA2NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-02-23 22:02:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yes, this classroom was flipped, and if that is not your thing, this class will be very difficult. However, if you are fine as an independent learner and do your homework before class, the prof will personally help you on the hw problems and does a great job at explaining. Plus, the videos are great review before exams.  Exams get harder over time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzczNjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-02-10 11:47:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very hard Class, and prof makes it harder as it is more of an online and independent learning class. prof does not teach in this class, discussion is useless and so is lecture, read the book and then only you will pass","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTk3ODM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-28 20:04:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"The idea of \"flipping\" the classroom was a joke. It didn't work well. Make friends that you can work on homework together and take Supplemental Instruction (SI) if you can. I learned more from SI and reading the book than I did from the online video lectures. The discussions are useless, but you have to go because there is a graded quiz every week.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTkyNzE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-27 13:57:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The flipped class was a joke, we played children's games and did crosswords in discussion. The online video lectures were brutally boring and you will inevitably get behind on them. The hw was hard but worth it. Don't be perturbed by his condescending attitude during office hours, if you ask he can help explain concepts. Do find a good study group!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTM0ODk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-18 15:18:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"I felt like learning the material was much more difficult in the flipped lecture format.  It was difficult to get a substantial amount of homework done during class, and this made it easy to fall behind in watching the lecture videos outside of class.  Neither the online homework nor the discussions were very helpful in preparing for the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTMwMTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-18 06:48:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"If You take his class make sure that the format is normal. I took the flipped class and it has been the most work I have ever put in with least reward. Exams are long and difficult, homework is for the most part pointless, discussion is laughable and the monotonic videos are almost as useless as going to his lecture where we do homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTMwMTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-18 06:42:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Instructor,but  Exams are tough and so is grading. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDc0OTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-14 16:59:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He makes us learn the material via watching lecture videos outside of class, and turns class into work time. That might sound nice, but 50 minutes is not enough to get a good chunk of homework done. 010 would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTc3NzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-12-07 19:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class this semester was a joke. It was \"flipped\" which means we don't have lecture during lecture. You have to watch really dry and boring lecture videos during your own time. Very hard to do for all of them. The labs are extermely pointless for the most part. Worst class from the stand point of being excited to the end result. Disappointed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODkyNjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2014-11-25 15:38:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hardest class I have taken so far. Make sure to sign up for the SI offered along with this class. Our second midterm had an \"average\" of 16 out of 30. Only three questions. Here is the crazy part, our average is not a great average. Instead of a very sharp spike, it was a gradual hump. The most scores received were 13. Many people got 6  through 22","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNjQ5NTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-09-18 14:27:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class. Homework only took about 6-8 hours/week to complete.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzU4MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-05-29 15:02:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were clear and concise, yet painfully boring and difficult to retain. I didn't gain much by going to them, although I attended regularly in the hopes that it would help. LOTS of outside help was necessary to survive this class. Homework takes about 8-10 hours/week if done correctly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzQ5NTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-05-26 12:55:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"If he doesn't make the tests impossible, then the only way to get an A is to get 100's on everything. You can do really well and still get a B. It's ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjY0Mjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-05-11 23:56:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Prof.  Explained things very well and made a hard subject matter easy.  The concepts here are definitely hard but this teacher made the class easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjYwMTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-05-11 13:27:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt has a PhD in nuclear engineering from MIT. So yea, he's way to smart to teach a class to a bunch of freshman/sophomores.  He doesn't present the information in a way that allows his students to follow.  TA's or SI instructures are much better teachers.  Witt is willing to help you out in office hours though.  Not that hard of a class otherwise","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDYxOTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-04-17 00:33:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely one of the hardest classes ever. Brilliant man but does not teach very well. Makes tests extremely difficult and the curve is unfriendly. You just need to survive in this class. Dynamics is much better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzQ0MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2012-01-18 18:34:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought he was about as clear as you can be with the subject matter. the homework is hard, but if you put in the time, you'll do well on the exams; after the curve of course. Loved him as a teacher, hated him as a professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjE5MzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2011-12-25 12:37:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homework is nearly unsolvable, extremely boring lectures that skip over essential basic ideas","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTcxMTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2011-12-19 15:30:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture notes only get you so far on the homework, and a bad TA makes it harder. Two midterms, two projects per semester. Studying in groups helps a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDQ4NjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2011-12-10 01:04:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Robert Witt is tough. Exams average 50%, and he likes that! he uses the document Cameras which I found hard to take notes with. He also likes power point, but those are often incomplete without the in class notes. I would take the SI course with this as it will give more notes and round out the instruction.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTM1ODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2011-10-31 23:36:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Definitely not easy, but doable.  Smart guy, decent lecturer -- pay attention, understand the problems and you will be just fine.  Exams...hard. He'll always throw you a curveball. But the class is curved, so no worries.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTg4NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2010-09-12 17:42:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He definitely knows what he's talking about, but this class was still very hard. It isn't all his fault considering the subject matter, but his exams were ridiculously hard. The homework was also extremely difficult and took over 5 hours a week for 10% of the grade. But realistically, if you go to class, do your homework, and study, you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Mzk2NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2010-07-07 02:25:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ridiculous! It's 3 credits but spent more time on it than my 5 credit class. Homework extremely hard and takes 6-9 hours each week and only worth 10% of grade. Exams count for most of the grade and are really hard. Class graded on a bell curve with BC being average. I worked so hard and only got a B. Examples are not helpful and lectures are boring","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjQ3NzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2010-05-21 12:09:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"The guy is SOOO smart, which is evident through his proofs.  By the end of them you don't even remember what it was about.  Overall not that bad of a teacher but definitely over complicates some things.  As many have said, be prepared to do more than 3 credits worth of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTc2MTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2009-12-16 18:38:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very smart man, and he will let you know,  Uses even vocabulary that is confusing. Tough class - do the homework. Exams are the hardest exams I have ever taken, but are curved decently.  I would suggest to enroll in Supplemental Instructing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzY1OTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2009-11-13 17:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt's an okay teacher his exam are super hard but if you study hard the curve should help you. Online quizzes suck only because the time limit is ridiculous. If you don't understand what's going on his office hours will be super helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzI0MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2009-11-06 01:17:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt is a great professor when it comes to instruction. He does plenty of examples and is clear about his methods. Unfortunately, his exams are tough.  They are not loaded, but limited to difficult material.  Smart guy, translates it to his exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTc4ODA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2008-06-12 14:54:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall he is an awesome professor.  Explains things extremely well although at times a bit fast.  Exams are tough and sometimes a little ridiculous, but if you study a lot the curve will help you.  He clearly knows what he is doing and wants the best for his students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDM2NzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2008-05-09 11:28:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good guy, but his exams were downright ridiculous.  I learned a lot, but the exams were unnecessarily hard.  Be prepared to do more than 3 credits of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzE5Njk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2008-04-20 22:46:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the easiest classes I have ever taken. It's simple, the sum of all forces is equal to zero. It's not a difficult concept. If you know anything about geometry and how to do algebra, you will get an A. Every person who writes bad about him is just angry that they didn't do anything in high school and thought they were smart.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzA3MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2008-04-17 17:34:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"extreme perfectionist. will write out what he says verbatim and fix any little spelling error, then adjust the overhead.  Exams are BS, uses springs and tilted axes which we never practice. Lectures are helpful, but exams are harder than he presents","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTk2Mjc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2008-01-14 14:28:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Witt is a genius. Works through very useful examples. Homework is very hard but you will learn a lot from it. Somewhat intimidating when approached for help. Complete math 222 before taking the class (not just concurrently enrolled). Difficult but you will learn a lot. Supplementary Instruction is very helpful if you're struggling.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTE1MjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2007-12-27 16:58:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He overly complicated problems, i was much better off getting help from elsewhere","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODI4NzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2007-12-13 23:20:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were less useless at the beginning and increasingly more so as the semester wore on.  Unless you already know the material, you won't have a very good time in this class.  Some aspects are made CONSIDERABLY easier if you know multidimensional calculus; otherwise it's a nightmare.  I found the book, lectures, and notes to be not useful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzIxMTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2007-11-29 15:36:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very hard tests, but he curves them. Wonderful instruction - clear, to the point, with plentiful examples. Answers questions well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTY4MTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-06-02 12:31:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"the class itself is very valuable but hard for 3 credits - i highly recommend doin a lot of problems cause thats the only way you'll learn and do well on the tests.. witt is an above average teacher - hes poised and very organized. when he talks its almost like hes reading a book, youll see what i mean.. the tests are pretty hard - long problems","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTQ4OTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-05-27 14:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The man is a sadist. Of all my professors last semester, he was the best at speaking English. Besides that, he was rather useless. Lectures were boring, homework was time-consuming, and exams were pretty difficult. Luckily for me, I had a helpful TA, but for the most part, I survived the class by having a study group.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODcyNjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-05-11 21:38:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material's dry and the professor makes the tests really hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzA1NTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-04-13 17:43:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is not that bad.  He goes through a lot of examples in lecture that show u exactly how to do the problems.  I would recommend not taking his discussion section which is usually the first one on monday just so u get a different perspective on the material.  If u read the sections before lecture and do all the hw problems you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjkwMzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-04-11 03:58:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"HARD. There are only 3 questions on the exams and there's always 1 I leave blank (although I did get a point for drawing a dot with an arrow and then writing "wtf?") He is the most boring monotonous prof ever, and the only time we can stay awake is when we sit in the back and make inuendo jokes about things he always says, like "slender member."","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjM3NzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-03-30 23:46:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not very personable, but he is clear and concise.  Many examples in class and exams are only 3 questions, but not impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjIzOTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-03-28 15:58:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"His homeworks are time consuming and his exams are very difficult.  His lectures are boring and feel redundant - plus in 1800 its hard to stay awake anyway. Do all book problems to do well on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzA2MDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2006-01-05 03:19:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cocky MIT prof , exams are irrelevant to his teachings,  this guy is a a s s!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjE2MTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2005-12-19 20:36:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not Bad.  Easy to understand. Does Lots of Examples.  Exams Not Bad.  Challenging final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.479150+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNTg3MTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:725492","instructor_name":"Robert Witt","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2005-10-14 00:41:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an MIT grad so he knows his stuff.  Explains things well and will answer any questions until you understand the material.  If you’re taking Math 222 and EMA 201 concurrently, then I highly suggest him.  Tests and homework are difficult.  You will need to go to walk-in help quite often to get the homework assignments done.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/725492","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:04:07.345526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzgwMDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2061810","instructor_name":"Suzannah Sandrik","course_label":"EMA201","course_id":"EMA 201","course_uid":"course_8a23700ba1d36181a2e171b1","review_date":"2015-11-10 12:02:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are tough, but she is really good at explaining course material","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2061810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]