[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTk0MzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-05-26 14:48:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mohammadi is passionate and kind, but the class structure made learning difficult. Lectures were often hard to follow, and some labs felt unrelated to the material. I ended up teaching myself much of the content outside of class. If you are comfortable self studying, the class is manageable.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTkxMDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-05-25 13:23:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really like Prof's Mohammadi's lectures! He speaks at a good pace and is passionate about the subject, which makes lectures more engaging. I appreciate it when he makes little jokes in the lecture! ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDI1ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-05-05 01:21:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mohammadi is a very nice guy, and he does care about student learning, but I still found Physics with him to be confusing, and not always explained in the best terms to encourage the student understanding. This is a hard, sometimes boring class that is very time-consuming, but he does try to make lectures more interesting with demonstrations. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDI1MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-05-05 00:17:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very kind and willing to help, but the class is very difficult. Go to office hours. Join the PLC.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODE4NDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-04-12 03:14:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is a standard physics class. Lecture and discussion are mandatory, even though neither were useful for me for overall exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTU0MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-03-13 02:00:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mohammadi is a decent lecturer and is passionate about physics. He is funny, cares about student success, and explains concepts to students well, but sometimes focuses too much on the conceptual and doesn't explain how to practically approach problems. Class difficulty all over the place; homework =/= exams =/= quizzes. Can feel blindsided.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjkwNjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-03-12 03:43:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seems very nice, but lectures are not enough to prepare for quizzes and exams. He often spent a lot of time talking about how to derive the equations, rather than more practice questions that matched with exam material. He's very enthusiastic about teaching, but the layout of the course isn't great. One of the better intro physics professors, imo! ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjg4NTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-03-11 19:05:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr Mohammadi is amazing. You can tell how much he cares about teaching. He came in very well prepared, knowing what we were going to cover and how he would cover it. He is very inspiring with how much passion he has. He knew that many people were scared to take this class and did his best to make it approachable. I can't say a bad thing about him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI4OTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-01-21 14:56:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He gave lectures very enthusiastically, and seemed to genuinely care how his students did. Tests were difficult and seemed to test on things that weren't on the homework, but if you really throw yourself at the practice tests you can do alright.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYxMDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-12-20 19:34:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mohammadi is easily the best professor for Phys 207. Unlike the other professor, he actually tries to engage the students albeit not having the best handwriting. The homework does take a long time and the labs are overall not that bad. As long as you do well on homework and pay attention during his lectures, then you should be okay with the exams!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTU4MTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-12-10 22:10:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are rather uninteresting. Although Prof. Mohammadi is passionate about the subject it doesn't translate to an engaging lecture. Lecture attendance is extra credit, which really says something about the class- expect to mostly learn from the textbook and/or your TAs.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzM2Mzk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-10-21 01:03:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Mohammadi is a great teacher and I really enjoyed his Physics 207 class. He was funny and explained concepts in simple words so I can understand better. I would Highly recommend his class and I Had lots of fun and good times.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjU5NjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-05-13 17:23:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst prof ever. Spends more time deriving equations than explaining how to use them. Extremely disorganized course and the exams were unnecessarily confusing. He is condescending, rude, and teaches like everyone in the class has a physics background. I wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy. Genuinely the worst experience I've ever had in a 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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjU5OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-05-13 00:12:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics 207 is a hard class and there were many times I was confused in class. But that doesnt mean Dr.Mohammadi is a bad teacher. He goes through problems in class and does helpful tophat like questions that really help your understanding. He also is very funny which is nice. Only complaint is he writes cos and sin very weirdly which is confusing.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjM2NjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-05-10 15:11:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think abdollah assumes that understanding concepts he's been teaching for years is easy so he doesn't put effort into helping you comprehend it. This class sucks overall but going to lecture after reading the textbook actually made me understand the class LESS. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTE5NTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-05-01 17:10:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I find him so funny. Love his vibes. Kinda a bad teacher imo, but I dont use the lec slides to study so it didn't rlly matter. lots of past exams are provided for practice. discussion attendance is graded which kind of sucks but you get 5 skips. He's super chill and you can tell he enjoys teaching. textbook readings are not mandatory.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTc3Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-04-18 17:51:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lowkey hated this class because it was super hard and the exams are pretty much the only thing that affects your grade. Lots of homework and problem sets and quizzes but they're worth a small percentage. Abdollah was okay, knows his stuff but doesn't teach it very well. This class definitely requires a lottt of time.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODI4NzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-03-27 19:17:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor!\nEven though I may not end up getting A or even AB in the course, I really like the teaching style of Prof. Mohammadi. He is so caring, sometimes funny, and explains tough concepts in simple language! I really do not know why he got some negative comments here!","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjg1NDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-12-13 23:45:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO! This class and its professors are made to set everyone up for failure. Lectures/PowerPoint slides are useless. And no matter how much time you spend studying for the exams, you will NOT get the grades you think you worked for. Definitely take a class that is easier but the equivalent of 207, if you can. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjg1NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-12-13 23:45:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"207 was just about the worst class I have ever taken. Lectures are meaningless. Discussions don't prepare you for the exams, nor do practice exams or review sheets. Exams are significantly hard. Instructor office hours were pointless. While his lectures were better than the other instructor teaching it, they were still so unhelpful. Don't take this","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjA2MDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-12-10 22:50:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does a good job of breaking complex things down in lecture, and discussions are very helpful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzQ1Njkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-09-16 19:09:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mohammadi seems to be very knowledgeable about the course and he provides us with useful information. He had a nice lecturing style that made the class very easy to follow.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzYyOTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-06-14 19:36:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take 207 and 208 with Him. Dr. Mohammadi is an underrated professor in the physics department for General physics teaching. Lectures are great and exams are fair. His slide could be a bit hard to follow but if you understand discussion problems and previous year exams, you will be fine.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTQ4ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-06-04 19:22:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attendance is mandatory and is taken via a participation session on MasteringPhysics. He is a nice man but the lectures are hard to follow and rarely cover relevant information. He goes fast and either doesn't elaborate enough, or elaborates WAY too much. Discussion sections are gonna save you, as will your TA's office hours. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDM4NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-05-11 14:56:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mo's lectures are decent, I can usually follow along with his lessons. It's hilarious when he tries to do demonstrations for the class and they don't work. 207 is hard, however there is a substantial curve, and the physics faculty cares a lot more about their jobs than the people in the Math department. Study hard and you'll do okay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:53.279700+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzA3NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-04-30 02:03:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Physics definitely isn't the best class but he genuinely tries to make it understandable and semi-fun. He's very accessible after class and will help you better understand concepts. Yes, the course is hard, but he is probably your best bet in making it through the semester and passing (just show up and do the homework). ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTM3NTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-04-20 14:49:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams are way too hard compared to the content he teaches in class. There is no additional material he provides to prepare better for the hard exams. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTc1NjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-02-14 19:41:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Mohammadi is a great instructor he makes learning enjoyable. Physics is a tough course, and although I struggle with the material I find it helpful that he makes the class less stressful.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjY0NjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2023-10-10 17:47:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is hard, but if you keep up with the homeworks and discussions and ask help when needed, you will be just fine. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ4NDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2022-12-27 04:33:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"PHYS 207 is a terribly organized class and the exams are ridiculously difficult. I thought Mohammadi was the better lecturer of the pair that we had and he was very helpful in office hours. My frustrations lie more with the class than this professor specifically, but his lectures were sometimes confusing and often did not match the textbook.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTc1Njc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2022-12-18 03:08:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did an exam with him and scheduled it for a different time and he forgot I had him (and he agreed) for a later time that day.  He said the only way I would get credit was if I took the exam right away in the next 30 minutes (3 hours before my scheduled time).  The class was very difficult, but my TA was the only thing that got me through.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzkzMjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2022-05-23 08:00:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ridiculously hard class for introductory physics. Goes over lecture slides super fast and covers a ton of material each lecture. Exams are extremely hard with averages ranging from low 70s in the beginning of the year to low 50s by the final. Homework is also extremely time consuming with very hard problems that are graded by accuracy.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzg4MDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2802260","instructor_name":"Abdollah Mohammadi","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2022-05-21 21:49:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"He cares for his students but is not a great lecturer. I'd never taken physics before, so the first half of the semester I taught myself out of the textbook until I sort of gave up. Due to easy labs, doing all my homework, and a bit of extra credit, I managed a B. So while the class was difficult, getting a decent grade is pretty achievable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2802260","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjkwNjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-03-12 03:48:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Isn't a great lecturer (monotonous and boring), but is very nice and seems to care about students. Despite giving time to ask questions, lectures weren't helpful because concepts weren't explained well and his explanations were hard to follow. The discussions/my TA was more helpful! 207 is generally structured poorly (lectures don't match exams)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTI4OTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2026-01-21 14:58:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gave lectures very monotonous and boring, and was often unprepared for the lectures he was giving. He went through the content alright, but it was not exciting. Tests were difficult and had harder problems than the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQwMjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-12-19 02:28:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"I see what other people say with him not being the best lecturer, but he obviously cares about his students. He isn't the most tech savvy but I appreciate his kindness. This is a tough class and isn't set up the best by the department, which isn't necessarily all his fault. I found most concepts are easy enough to learn during discussions","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzAxMzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-12-17 03:38:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He mumbles a lot. Lectures are completely useless and the only reason to come is to get the 2% of extra credit given for answering the clicker questions. Get ready to read every single chapter of your textbook. Discussions are everything in this physics department, so don't take them for granted.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTU4MjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-12-10 22:13:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Karle is not the best lecturer- he kind of mumbles. His demonstrations are entertaining, but I still find myself often learning just from the textbook, my TA, or my peers. Lectures aren't really worth attending if you struggle to pay attention- just read the textbook instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:11.630422+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTU0MDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:784969","instructor_name":"Albrecht Karle","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2025-12-10 20:18:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Prof. Karle is a good physicist, but he is not a good lecturer. He does not explain concepts to students well at all. Lectures were practically useless and though he gave time for students to ask questions, it was difficult to follow his explanations. Seemed tired and was prone to mumbling. You basically had to learn on your own.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/784969","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTU4NzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-12-08 15:57:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"You're better off just skipping lectures. He derives an equation for 10 minutes then doesn't show us how to use it. Example problems are rushed and he just goes through slides of the solving without talking about most of it or going through 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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTI4NTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2024-11-12 04:42:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches at a pace that is hard to follow for introductory physics, especially when struggling with the concepts you just kind of feel left behind. Pretty much have to resort to teaching yourself imo. Seems knowledgeable but conveys the material with long and arduous equations that leave students more confused than anything.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTU2NDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2018-02-11 19:01:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only 50% of the content he'll be testing you on is in lecture. The other 50% is in the textbook. His lecture slides are NOT correlated to the questions he asks, and are in fact difficult to decipher. What is taught and what you're expected to know are quite disconnected.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Njk0NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2017-09-24 21:44:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very dry and bland lectures, and informationally dense.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mzk3OTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-11-12 09:51:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Jeff was a good professor. He explained things well and provided numerous worked problems/examples in class.  He was also clear about what he expected students to know for each exam (often making suggestions of problems to study). He also has a sense of humor, and I enjoyed his lectures. He is helpful if you visit during office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODQ2ODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-05-16 15:47:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clear lecturer, good sense of humor. Tests are fair - study quiz problems and the examples given at end of lecture slides, as these comprise majority of exams. Strong algebratrig skills extremely helpful, but only basic calc (derivativesintegralschain rule) needed. Curves to B average. If you have to take physics, take it with Jeff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzE1ODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-01-21 14:49:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff is a horrible teacher. He makes typos all the time. Also, he makes physics, which is difficult in itself, even more difficult and confusing. Avoid if possible. If you can't avoid him, find a good TA who can help you get through it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:37.200579+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTg1ODg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1901508","instructor_name":"Jeffrey Schmidt","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2014-12-25 15:35:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff was a great teacher. I thought he did a great job with the class, especially hearing nightmares about previous teachers. Every question on our exams, I saw in a previous quiz or lecture slide. If you study the quizzes and lecture slides in depth, getting an A is not challenging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1901508","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:30.619226+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY4MDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2014-05-17 02:50:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"No. Just no. Luke seems like a genuinely nice guy, and is available for help, but taking his class will decimate any chance you had at learning mechanics. Homework and discussion problems are simple, exam problems are impossible. He doesn't seem to care about the discrepancy, or teaching in general. Avoid at all costs! Worst professor I've had.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY0NDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1842239","instructor_name":"Luke Langsjoen","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2014-05-16 14:47:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were confusing and didn't help me understand the material.  The book was also unhelpful.  The exams for this class were extremely difficult and were not similar to example problems in class or during discussion.  While Luke's heart seems in the right place, I would not recommend this professor to others.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1842239","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjkzMDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2018-06-24 22:09:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Continues the legacy of bad physics professors. Extremely dry voice. Claims to do practice problems that are "similar" to ones on the exams, but they're completely different. Past practice exams might give you insight into a few multiple choice questions. However, the test requires you to "expand your understanding" so much that a 30% can pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTQ4Mzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2016-01-15 17:50:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super nice guy. Really cares about physics and is very understanding and willing to help with any problems students are having. Unfortunately, he is just a really bad teacher. He's very smart, so I think he expects people to be able to keep up with him when really he is just flying through lecture leaving a bunch of kids lost and drooling.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQ3OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-12-30 03:27:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael was incredibly accommodating. Concepts are manageable, but applying them is difficult, especially on exams. He means well and knows his stuff, but he's not the best at teaching it to his students. Labs are fine, discussions are highly recommended, online homework is Google-able. High School or AP physics would be beneficial, or take 103/4.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODAwOTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-12-22 11:42:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the most challenging course I've taken. Material presented in lecture is  pretty straight forward, but discussion questions and exams are difficult. Avoid physics 207/8 if you can (take 103/4 instead)! The professor is a very nice person, but has difficulty explaining concepts in a way in which students would understand. Expect weekly HW!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzU4ODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-12-18 11:24:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'd the course itself it's ok if u've learned about AP physics or some other courses. However, the class is not very organized. Michael spent  only 2 weeks to finish next 8 chapters and students had barely no time to prepare the exam. In addition, the schedule for exams is crazy! Only 2 weeks between the last midterm and the final!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjU0MzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2015-10-14 21:01:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell he really knows his physics. He tries to help, but he doesn't know how to explain physics in a lecture setting very well. His explanations aren't clear, and his lectures are too fast-paced for actual understanding. I wouldn't go out of my way to take a class from him again, but I wouldn't actively avoid taking another class from him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDg5MTY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2004-12-24 11:37:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ah, Professor Winokur, I know more about your son than I do about Physics.  The tests were contrived, and the only reason I passed was because I had an excellent TA.  My advice: Just avoid this man.  I THINK he tries hard, but is very ineffective as a professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:22.288429+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzkxNDM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517501","instructor_name":"Michael Winokur","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2004-12-01 19:30:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was almost pointless to go to lectures because I came out more confused about the material.  The tests are way too difficult (the average test scores are in the 50's).  I only endured physics to get to the astronomy classes I want, but I won't take 208 because 207 was so bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517501","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODY2NjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2014-02-25 17:16:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I earned an A in calc 2 without any effort; but struggled to earn a B in 207 intro to calc-based physics.  That says enough.  Timbie is awful; avoid him if you can, otherwise prepare to be frustrated for an entire semester. Buy the recommended book; he pulls exam problems verbatim.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzk3OTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2014-01-27 19:47:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Timbie was not the best (to be nice about it). I relied almost completely on Google and the Prelestures on SmartPhysics to get me through the semester. That being said, I ended up doing well. Just go over a lot of practice problems and cross your fingers that you have a good TA. Good luck!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjgxMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2014-01-01 16:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He lectures as if you already have a decent understanding of the topics being discussed. I found that the lectures serve better as a review session than a means for firsthand learning. Reading the topics before the lecture goes a long way, especially for this class. He also lowers the grade cutoffs so it's not impossible to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjMwNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-20 21:00:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Miserable. I genuinely ask myself did Timbie even try this semester? His lectures were unprepared. He'd stumble and say um a lot, skip through slides without an explanation, not explain concepts- just terrible. Worst of all, he failed the students who were there to learn physics, not just receive a letter grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjE5MjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-19 18:49:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was absolutely horrible. Not once were we taught physics concepts and we were expected to know how to do extremely difficult concepts. The tests were complete bogus and my TA admitted that Timbie and the TAs would sometimes get the problems wrong as they were tying to do them. If possible, AVOID.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTcxMzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-16 13:21:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really really really bad. He doesn't know how to teach at all. Class is useless, but required. He'll scribble some random things on the board and jump from topic to topic. He'll do experiments, and not explain how they work. Avoid this guy. I've had bad professors, and this guy is the worst.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTYyMzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-15 17:06:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seems like a nice man but is a horrid professor.  I took this class for two reasons; it is required for my major and I need it for the MCAT.  I just can't believe how poor of quality it is.  All he has to offer is to tell us to do more problems.  Then tries to come up with problems we haven't seen on the exam.  Lecture is a massive waste.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDc4Mzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-09 14:54:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor timbie was helpful if you went to his office hours and talked to him in person, but was poorly organized and unhelpful in class. If you are going to do well in this class, you will need to put in a great deal of time on your own to understand the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDY1MDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-07 21:37:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"An absolutely terrible professor that merely restates the online prelectures VERBATIM and is useless in terms of explaining concepts. If you can't avoid him, good luck. By the way, I'm not bitter about my grade, this course with Timbie is just THAT terrible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDQ4NzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-12-05 20:49:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't take if Professor Timbie is teaching this class. It definitely seems like he cares how students do, however he is far too disconnected to adjust to how the students are doing. Exams are much more difficult than anything done in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzU2OTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-11-20 15:59:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I believe Prof. Timbie does genuinely care about the class doing well.  However, he is out of touch as a teacher.  Exams are extremely difficult and and frequently made me wonder- when have I ever seen this before?!  It's not a hard class to get a B or an AB even.  But if you don't have a Physics brain it's pretty impossible to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzM2NzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-11-18 12:36:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's terrible. Relies on prelecture videos rather than actually teaching the material. Lectures are useless. Exams are hard and way too long.  Don't choose him for a professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:58.518993+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzc4MTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:700328","instructor_name":"Peter Timbie","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2013-03-02 00:22:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Still can't express in words what a terrible professor he is. He believes students should be able to teach themselves (which is essentially impossible with physics). There's a difference between \"saying\" and \"teaching\" the material. He doesn't know how to teach. By far the most frustrating and difficult class due to his inability to teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/700328","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDk5NzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2018-12-19 16:51:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"No one loves physics more than Yibin Pan--it's hard not to get excited about the subject when he's teaching it! The exams aren't too bad: 20 multiple choice questions, most of which are taken directly from the homework. You also get to use full-sized sheets of paper (front and back) for your formula sheets. Not too hard if you put in enough work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNzAxODcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2006-04-12 23:40:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lets just say when the class average on the second exam was a 51, his response was "i no understand why you no understand.  do you no study?"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzkzNTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2006-01-19 23:57:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't think hes as bad as everyone says. Sure I hate the theoretical & symbolic stuff as much as everyone else, but I thought overall he was an ok prof. final exam was fair as was the curve. Lectures actually pretty helpful. easier to understand after a while. Not a bad prof. Not great but not bad. cheat sheets VERY nice. homework a bit excessive","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzMwMDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2006-01-09 15:06:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take another professor.  If you can't, you can do well with Yibin by reading the book and making awesome cheat sheets.  He lets you use an entire page front/back for each exam, and 4 for the final.  Write down the book's equations and know how to do algebra and you will be fine for the most part.  Multiple choice "theory" questions suck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjMyOTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2005-12-21 12:09:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy blows, he doesn't know how to teach, exams were a joke, don't take this class or this professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:53.377833+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTkwNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:407223","instructor_name":"Yibin Pan","course_label":"PHYSICS207","course_id":"PHYSICS 207","course_uid":"course_9809c83cf98a169703c3732a","review_date":"2005-11-27 16:41:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just plain horrible. This class is screwing my pre-med GPA. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!! His tests are ridiculous multiple choice "theory" questions and problem without numbers. Honestly, who has physics tests without solving problems with numerical values.               P.S. His English stinks","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/407223","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0}]