[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDIyMTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2026-05-04 20:21:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked Prof Mohammadi, had him for 207 too. His lectures are about the concepts and exams/hw are applying the concepts through questions, which are rly not gone over in lectures. But he teaches well and discussions+HW is decent practice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzM5MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2026-03-25 23:25:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked Dr. Mohammadi for 208. His lectures often went through the conceptual part and equation derivation which most people didn't like but I liked it since it's critical to understand concepts to do well. He passionately did demos while also being accessible outside of class. Don't treat it as a math class, but an actual science class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzA3MTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2026-03-17 17:01:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Speaks condescendingly and can't comprehend if you don't understand. He writes the exams in a way that are very difficult to understand and to do. He makes the exams be the hardest versions of the topics and words them in a way that makes no sense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjk0NjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2026-03-13 02:01:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had him for 207 as well and my opinion of him has only gotten worse. Likes to blame the class for low test averages and enjoys making things extremely theoretical and difficult. Difficulty of different elements of the course and practice materials do not line up at all. Lectures are difficult to follow and his answer keys are hardly useful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTY0ODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2026-01-29 20:41:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor is enthusiastic in teaching but exams were constructed very horribly as if it was rush in an hour. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTA0NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2026-01-15 19:52:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics sucks.  But you have to take physics take it with him.  He works to engage his class (who don't reciprocate often), give real world examples of concepts (which frequently show on exams), and has a real passion for physics (which I don't).  When I sucked it up and really payed attention in lecture, I learned, and that is all you can ask for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDAyNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-27 00:06:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abdollah seems like a great guy, very nice, but honestly this course and 207 are so messy and hard to get through. The difficulty of the lecture examples and textbook problems do not at all match up to the test questions. Labs are a slog to get through but graded generously. Pretty generous curve as well at least","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzkxNTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-24 10:15:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, 208 was ok. I enjoyed Prof. Mohammadi's humor and passion during lectures and OH. However, this course is super disorganized. Exams were all over the place, with the final containing ambiguities and even questions without answers. Some topics were crunched on time, and wasn't a huge fan of the mandatory attendance for discussion and labs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYxNjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-20 20:43:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mohammadi is a great professor for Phys 208, he really tries to have the class engaging with demos and questions. He also makes his slides very easy to follow. For me E&M is a tougher unit than mechanics, but as long as you spend the time to study, it shouldn't be as bad. I would've preferred him as main professor, as he only taught a few classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYwMDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-20 17:23:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thought it couldn't get worse after 207 but I was wrong. Lectures were incoherent and made the content more confusing. Exams were absurdly difficult and did not accurately reflect the type of content or questions seen on homework/quizzes. I would not recommend this class to anyone seeking to actually understand physics. DON'T DO IT!! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQ0MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-19 06:36:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, this course was ok. I would say Dr. Mohammadi made lectures enjoyable, going through demos and being funny. However, this 208's difficulty and structure is very disorganized. Especially exams were all over the place, and the final had unclear and clearly not proof-read questions. Idk what happened since past semesters seem more organized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzAxMDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-17 03:23:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"The content itself was good hell, even the teaching wasn't half bad. But this professor is incapable of making a good exam. He gives a 6 paged equation sheet just for half the multiple choice questions to be some random physics equation he just throws out of no where to solve the problem. This is especially true for magnetism and optics/nuclear.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjI5OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-12-13 17:50:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mohammadi really cares about his students and their learning. His lectures go a bit fast and most of the time you'll have to study the content on your own to fully grasp the concepts. His lectures serve as more of an introduction to the material, but his slides are easy to read/follow on your own. Overall, I liked having him as an instructor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzk1MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-11-03 22:37:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I actually hate this class, if you have the option to not take it here PLEASE do\nMohammadi cannot teach and thinks that concepts that are easy for him are just common sense and it makes it difficult for others to learn. pls do. not. take. this. class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzUyOTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-10-24 14:16:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took physics 208 spring semester 2025 and it was THE WORST class, second to 207. Professor Mohammadi himself is a nice person, but definitely not a good instructor. He would often kill class time by going over equation derivation and then proceed to give exams that were way more difficult than anything went over in lecture (if any) and homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjE4OTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-05-08 23:46:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abdollahs lectures were often all over the place and were way too detailed and overwhelming. Types of questions you'd see on an exam were never talked about in lecture. Content from homework and discussions seemed completely useless as it never related to stuff on exams. He's a nice guy, but it felt like this class sets you up for failure. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTc3NTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-01-20 22:23:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not sure why this professor got so many negative points.\nDr Mohammadi is one of the best professors I have ever had. Definitely recommend taking 207 and 208 courses with him.\nHe is so caring, fun, and knowledgable. The demos are in class are great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTMzNDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-01-12 22:53:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mohammadi did his best to keep the course engaging. He was clearly passionate about the subject. Learned the most from doing the homework. Lecture attendance gives 2 point boost to the overall grade. Homework would get penalize when you input an incorrect answer to the Mastering website. Labs were pretty useless but a grade boost overall. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDc2MjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-01-03 15:16:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mohammadi is very engaging. The slides are organized well so it is easy to understand as he is walking through the process of solving problems. He is also very responsive to feed back which is helpful for changes being made going forward. The use of in class demos to show concepts was great! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDI3ODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2024-12-24 02:44:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Mohammadi for both 207 and 208. I got an A in 207 but 208 was much tougher and I ended with an AB. Overall, he made the course material engaging and at times humorous. Lectures were useful but it's good to sit nearer the front to see the whiteboard and hear him better. Would take again with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzQ5MDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2024-12-17 20:21:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Useless lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODYwNDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2006-05-10 12:33:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"hot. that's about all he's got going, but....hot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:38.990806+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzg0MTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:397184","instructor_name":"Cary Forest","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2019-11-08 20:38:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics 208 has the worst organization of any class I've ever taken. Twice the honors lecturer hasn't shown up and students were not notified. Cary rambles so much his message is almost incoherent and Its way more difficult to learn from him than the internet or book. Cary shares almost no useful info in each lecture, and Schmidt shares too much.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/397184","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjE4Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-05-08 23:32:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking 208 with Jeff was an absolute nightmare. Class was super unorganized, didn't go over actual content in lectures, exams were super difficult, TA's were awful, they often ignored questions on piazza they didn't want to answer. This class honestly tested your ability to memorize questions/answers from course material rather than learning it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjQwMzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2025-02-05 02:30:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'll preface by saying he's a really nice person. But, if I could rank him a 0 I would. He's extremely smart and needs to only teach upper level classes, not intro physics. His lectures are horribly confusing and there's no good practice problems for anything. He doesn't explain anything well and assumes everyone has extensive prior knowledge. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzYzODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2020-05-24 14:52:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Schmidt is unfortunately one of the worst professors I had at UW-Madison. Each of his lecture slides has +20 lines and is basically like reading a textbook. He has a monotone voice and I just cant know what is important and whats not. His exams are so hard and proof-based. I got a good grade only because the class was curved. Avoid Jeff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODcwMTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2020-01-27 07:21:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the hardest class I've ever taken but it would've been worse with a different professor. Exams were extremely hard but heavily curved. Go to lecture and pay attention because Dr. Schmidt would regularly hint at certain material being on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzg0MTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2019-11-08 20:28:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics 208 has the worst organization of any class I've ever taken. I didn't know there were online quizzes until the 2nd week and I've shown up to both labs and discussions that were cancelled but not advertised as being so. Twice the honors lecturer hasn't shown up and students were not notified. Schmidt is the better lecturer of the two though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjE2Nzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2019-09-06 21:23:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff gave me a run for my money. Block text and equation derivations are the majority of what he shows in class, but he does do helpful examples in order to prepare students for exams. Go to the lectures and exam reviews. Redo the practice exams at least two times, and make sure you understand how everything works. I only cried twice. Nice guy too!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTI2MTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2018-05-16 15:32:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeffery Schmidt does not understand how to properly instruct an intro-level physics course. His lectures are incredibly informationally dense and dry with mostly irrelevant material that he claims is his 'test bank'. Exam spread/standard deviations were massive. Very confusing person to try and learn from. One good thing, labs are pass/fail.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjAwMjEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2017-12-14 14:27:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are pretty dense and it's a lot to take in all at once, so going back over his lecture notes after class is pretty helpful. He was a good lecturer, he kept my attention and cracked a couple jokes every class. The exams we're pretty similar to the provided practice exams with a couple of curve balls. He also offers good review sessions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQ5ODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-12-24 02:22:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are a bio type major or have basic calc knowledge you are in for your worst nightmare. Expects you 2 know in depth calc w/o teaching it and your grade is completely dependent on it. Lectures don't (do anything) prep you for exams/HW. If you are not a math or engineering major, you are in for a miserable time. Avoid. I can't stress it enough","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQyMzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-12-22 21:09:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful. He does not know how to teach at all and the exams test more on your ability to do calculus other than understand physics. His grading system is horrible. Exams are very difficult, but manageable if you study 10 hours every day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQyMzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-12-22 21:05:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very difficult exams, they didn't follow lectures well at all. He was a first time professor so he didn't really grasp the whole teaching part. You really have to do well on exams, there is no other way to get a decent grade since homework's and quizzes are all curved and average is a B even if it is a 95%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQwMDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-12-22 13:04:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has with very difficult exams that aren't plug and chug, they require in depth thought but if you go to office hours, he will teach you how to go about this problem solving process. His lectures are fine but usually have some mistakes but they are usually minor. One on one, h's extremely helpful and office hours is the way I did well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjMxMTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-12-20 22:27:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"To be honest, he doesn't teach that well but he does FORCE you to learn a LOT of physics. I know SOO much BUT I'm going to get a bad  grade (BC)because gruesome tests. I currently would not recommend him, unless a very generous curve is given(~3.3 avg) so the energy/stress required for the class pays off. It was a crazy semester to say the least...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjMwNzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-12-20 21:40:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst classes I've taken. He's intelligent, but not capable of passing that knowledge to students. He used too many equations that is became confusing. The exams were impossible (both too long and too difficult) with really low averages. This class doesn't have multi-variable calculus as a pre-req, but you definitely need to know it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzQwOTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-11-18 20:46:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor at UW-Madison.  Hands down. I hope he reads all of these comments and realizing that an average of 53% on a midterm is a complete reflection of how he teaches. A 20% got a C?! I hope to god our final grade curve is something incredible, because the vast majority is done for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzQwMTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-11-18 18:55:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very unorganized. You can tell he kind if tries if you go in and meet with him. However, during class he occasionally asks if people understand him.. a few people raise their hand and he seems satisfied that two people know what he's about. The exams are horrid. There is so much calculus and geometry that isn't even important to physics concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzMzODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-11-17 21:25:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very unorganized, highly confusing. Lack of preparation. Tests DO NOT match what he teaches/what is in homework. I'm extremely dissatisfied.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjQ2MDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-11-02 16:51:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell he's a nice guy, but he has no experience in teaching and running a class. The tests are way too hard, and this is coming from someone who got an A in 207 and is a math major. They don't test your knowledge of the matter but test more of your in depth physics IQ. I just hope to god he curves the class by a good 30% - at least","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjM1NjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-10-30 18:33:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst prof I've had at UW. This is the only class I've ever dropped in my life. I thought I would be ok given my AB in 207, but he frequently makes mistakes in lecture, does not give adequate prep homework, and makes exams unreasonably hard. Nice guy, but more concerned with making his class difficult than helpful. DO NOT TAKE PHYSICS WITH THIS MAN","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjMyMjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-10-30 03:40:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's terrible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjIwNjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2013-10-27 20:57:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've had at Madison. Unprepared for lecture and unorganized. His digressions, which are many, confuse rather than clarify. Exams are difficult and homework does not prepare you for them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzA3MTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2017-05-14 10:58:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you know you're not good at physics, go to lectures. He offers up to 2% extra credit to your final grade for attendance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTU5OTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2016-05-12 21:20:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most exams were difficult (average 65%), but the professor sets extremely generous letter grade boundaries. The TAs are nice about awarding partial credit on exams. The lectures are fairly straight forward, and the professor takes the time to work through examples in class. Easily approachable & always willing to help! iClicker  extra credit!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDEwNjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2016-04-28 21:07:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Quite unclear and never lectured fast enough to cover content for the exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTU3NTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2015-06-11 14:34:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homework and overall workload is not much compared to other 5 credit courses. The tests are by far the hardest thing in the course, but the curve makes it better. Do the practice tests and make the most of the note sheets by putting old problems on there.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODk5NTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2015-05-25 19:21:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed this class. It wasn't easy but if you put in the time it's more than doable. Take the practice exams, do the homework and quizzes and go to lecture you should be fine. I also found the textbook really helpful, there are some great worked through problems in there. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODQ4MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2015-05-16 21:19:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mark is really nice and meeting with him in person is really refreshing. I had a BC when I met with him and ended up pulling out an AB in the class. He doesnt explain concepts very well in my opinion, and I had to use youtube to explain some concepts. However, he is incredibly organized (breath of fresh air for physics). DO THE PRACTICE EXAMS! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTk2MDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2014-12-28 12:11:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams are pretty hard, but he curves them so it doesn't end up being too bad. Lecture didn't make sense a lot of the time (unless you printed out the lecture slides), so going to discussion is pretty necessary. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY4NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2014-05-17 11:20:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mark is one of the clearest lecturers I've had, and not just in physics, but compared to all the classes I've taken. His exams are challenging yet fair and he also gives lots of office hours for extra help. Do lots of homework problems and participate in lecture with the clicker questions and you'll do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODc5OTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2014-03-02 22:46:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Lecturer. Sometimes humorous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.788895+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjY1ODc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:549770","instructor_name":"Mark Rzchowski","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2005-03-16 23:37:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a very good professor...like to curve your grade...in a DOWNWARD direction","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/549770","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMTM0OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2005-08-17 19:45:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"great lecturer, POOR EXAM-MAKER.  his exams were insane...a few probs he had to throw out because his TAs couldn't even understand them.  when you learn about inductance ONLY in series circuits, and the questions on the exam are about inductant in parallel circuits...something's wrong.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:11.485995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTgyMzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2566396","instructor_name":"Sridhara Dasu","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2020-05-02 05:36:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Dasu was an outstanding professor. He cares so much about physics and engaging his students in demos. The content of the course is challenging but it is manageable if you put the work in. I am very appreciative of Professor Dasu.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2566396","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:11.485995+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTgyMjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2566396","instructor_name":"Sridhara Dasu","course_label":"PHYSICS208","course_id":"PHYSICS 208","course_uid":"course_97eb7bb938ff9affa3643b19","review_date":"2020-05-02 05:23:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is hard, but Prof. Dasu was amazing. He was very caring whenever I talked to him in person, his lectures and explanations are very clear, and he is very knowledgable. He also wants to see his students succeed and will work with you on that. Exams are based on discussions and quizzes. Overall, a great guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2566396","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]