3.1

Anna Wyczalkowska

Physics - George Mason University

3.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

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What Students Say

Worst professor you could ever have

PHYS243 - 1.0 rating

Just absolutely terrible as a professor

PHYS243 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

45%

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C (5)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(3)C(8)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 40 reported grades
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 7
C: 5
A: 4
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK (19)
EXTRA CREDIT (10)
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TEST HEAVY (8)
LECTURE HEAVY (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Tough grader (4)
Lecture heavy (4)
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Reviews (88)
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3.0
PHYS103
Oct 27, 2004

really good...had her for lab. i really enjoyed having lab with her

5.0
3.0
PHYS103LAB
Dec 16, 2004

Very helpful with students, but requires a great amount of attention to detail in the reports you have to write.

2.0
4.0
PHYS103
Dec 20, 2004

Poor English skills and expects neatly written and organized lab reports that are written in COMPLETE SENTANCES and are like 10-pages long every week. It's almost impossible to make an "A" on one and she is not very capable of showing her students what she is looking for. Physics majors only...

4.0
3.0
PHYS103104
Jan 27, 2005

Good teacher, helps you when you have problems. Got an A in the class. People who rate her poorly due not put in the time to understand SIMPLE physics.

5.0
3.0
PHYS102
May 15, 2005

You have to work for your grade, but she's a very nice person who will help you if you ask - NICELY.

1.0
2.0
PHYSICS103
Nov 5, 2005

I currently have her for lecture and so far do not like her at all. She makes things much more complicated then they should be.

5.0
3.0
PHYS103
Dec 20, 2005

Very responsible and nice teacher. This class does require a lot of work, including hw, lab reports, etc. but if you keep up of these work, you ll be fine. She is very helpful with questions.

5.0
3.0
PHYS103
Jan 5, 2006

very helpful, her material is challenging and the people who get A's deserve them. labs are hard, if you dont have attention to detail then take somthing else

5.0
4.0
PHYS103
Jan 22, 2006

She was extremely helpful but don't expect to skip her classes and still do well. You will get what you desserve. If you put in the extra effort in lab, be articulate and thorough in your reports, and show up on time you will do well. If you are more concerned about drinking beers than doing your work then you might want to go a diff route.

5.0
5.0
PHYSICS
Apr 23, 2006

This class is A LOT of work and sometimes her wording in questions and explanation is off and difficult to understand, but she does offer a bunch of extra credit and extra help, if you try you're best you will do fine.

5.0
4.0
PHYS104
May 17, 2006

The material in physics 2 is really difficult at times. The homeworks as you know have the tendency to not reflect the stuff discussed in class. Having said that she is the nicest woman alive and if you go to office hours she will do the HW with you. The final was take home which was really nice. People who get As in her class desirve it.

4.0
1.0
PHYS103
Nov 8, 2006

She has a thick accent and her lectures are very hard to follow. However, her tests are based on HW problems. As long as you do her HW you will ace her easy.

5.0
3.0
PHYS103
Jan 2, 2007

Her goal is to get her students to pass the class. We had two take home tests, which were difficult but she encouraged students to work together. Homework every week which really came handy when the tests came. Students with B- or better were exempt from the final.

5.0
3.0
PHYS103
Dec 13, 2006

very nice lady, lets you resubmit your assignments. test and hws are difficult.

5.0
3.0
PHY103
Jan 11, 2007

I'll say that she's the nicest lady on alive on earth. Her lectures can get boring at times and her homeworks aren more or less based on in class lectures so make sure you pay attention. 2 take home midterms were given and she doesn't really care how you get them done *coughcough* I expected a C but i turned out havin a B. Simply a great professor!

5.0
1.0
PHYS103
Jan 23, 2007

This class is a lot of work. She gives tons of homework. Go get help even if you dont need it. She will give you extra 5 points added to your grade. All tests are takehome... If you get an A you dont have to take the Final...

5.0
1.0
PHY104
May 3, 2007

she is just awesome u can even take ur exam to her office and she ll help u with that (exams are take home) i took physics 103 and 104.. and in both i got A.. she gives extra credit worth 5% of total grade awesomeeeee

5.0
2.0
PHYS104
Apr 13, 2008

she is kind of hard to understand at times, but she will help anyone who wants help. she is very understanding about missing a couple of class. she even lets you resubmit tests and hr assignments for a better grade. the hws get kind of hard at times but as long as you were at lecture they are extremely easy.

4.0
5.0
PHYS104
Jun 19, 2008

Thick accent, but loves teaching the subject. Physics 103 was extremely easy, but the second semester was much harder. Got an A on both tests first semester but failed them second semester. Very approachable, will go out of her way to help, but beware the class gets much more difficult for 104.

5.0
2.0
PHYS104
Apr 28, 2010

Cool teacher, willing to help you out. Just attend class and you would get an A

2.0
4.0
ASTR111
Mar 23, 2011

Need attention!

3.0
3.0
PHYS103
Oct 11, 2011

Moves ridiculously quick.

1.0
4.0
PHYS103
Oct 27, 2011

She is the most unclear teacher I have ever had. She makes everything way more complicated than necessary and the massive amounts of homework (that only count for a tiny portion of your grade) don't help either. She should also probably learn English. She talks down to everyone and is completely unhelpful. Avoid this class at all costs.

5.0
3.0
PHYS103
Nov 3, 2011

Yes, there's a lot of information to learn, but she is soo helpful! She will take time out of her own schedule to meet with you and help you understand EVERYTHING! If you don't understand a single thing, she won't freak out on you, she will nicely re-explain it all. One of the best professors I've ever had!

2.0
4.0
PHYS103
Nov 8, 2011

She has a thick accent that sometimes makes her hard to understand when using similar terms. She also goes really fast and gives large and difficult homework, tests, and labs. I'd recommend doing something else for your gen-ed lab requirement.

4.0
5.0
PHYS103
Nov 30, 2011

It is better to take other class if it is not requiredby your major. you need to put a lot of work in. It just not worth spending so much time for a gen ed class. I was a fool to take physics with lab instead of taking chem with lab. Very very hard class.

5.0
2.0
PHYS103
Dec 21, 2011

She is by far the most understanding and helpful professor I have ever had. The class itself isn't "difficult" but it is alot of work. Labs are very easy and you usually get out hours ahead of time. At the end of the semester she gave the option of doing extra credit projects and we weren't required to take the final. Got 100% with the project.

4.0
1.0
PHYS103
Jan 6, 2012

Class was easy if you paid attention, and did your homework. If not you will be left behind. Detailed lecture notes are posted on b-board if you miss a class and make the book not necessary. Professor was enthusiastic and used examples showing how to solve typical problems. Occasional 1-3 question easy quizzes are given to make sure you attend.

5.0
2.0
ASTR111
Jun 14, 2012

She is extremely friendly and nice when you need help. The class overall isn't all that exciting, but if you pay attention oh so often and do the homework the class isn't bad at all. I took the class in the summer so that makes a difference. There were pop quizzes everyday, so even if attendance isn't mandatory, you kind of have to go anyways.

5.0
2.0
PHYS103
Dec 17, 2012

weekly hw is somewhat difficult, but she is VERY helpful. she even helps you with the take home tests! she pretty much always gives extra credit on labs.

4.0
3.0
PHYS103
Dec 21, 2012

If your a student that wants a teacher that rewards effort take her class!, There are weekly homeworks, she helps you with your labs until its right, See her during office hours if your having any problems and she is more than willing to help! Not the easiest class but she does reward effort!

5.0
3.0
PHYS104
May 14, 2013

I can't tell you how helpful she is during office hours. She will stay way beyond what her job calls for to make sure you do well. HW is medium to hard in difficulty, but exams are take home, open book and extra credit is easy to come by. She gives you the tools, you just have to use them! Do not take if you want the EASIEST science credit.

3.0
3.0
PHYS105
Sep 5, 2013

She's really really nice and helpful but her accent can be hard to understand. If you're not good at physics, she will definitely help you out if you're nice to her. Had her twice and really enjoyed her classes. I suck at science but got A's both times.

4.0
3.0
ASTR114
May 12, 2014

she grades strictly on correctness not effort. she does allow you to re-write the report to increase your grade. she wants to help you get an A in the class, she just talks a lot especially in the professor. I recommend to people to have someone of an interest in astr. she's not terrible.

5.0
3.0
ASTR152
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2014

Great course! I enjoyed her lectures and labs. She did tend to assign a metric ton of homework every night. Some nights the homework would take 6 hours to complete. Be ready to work and get familiar with excel.

4.0
5.0
PHYS103
Nov 13, 2014

Physics is hard as a subject but if you go to office hours she tells you how to do the homework and if you have a good group in the lab that's a C right there because homework and lab is about 50% right there.

5.0
1.0
PHYS103
Dec 16, 2014

Ania saved my college career. She is a beautiful soul. Thank you Ania!!

4.0
4.0
PHYS103
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2014

Very flexible professor. I've taken CHEM and trust me, this class is much better. Her labs are a piece of cake, just long. Lots of HW, and you should do them bc tests are based off that. You can skip some lectures bc she posts all notes on Blackboard. I had C one week before end of semester, and did extra credit + talked to her and got a final A-

1.0
5.0
ASTR113
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2015

I have never come across a more frustrating professor in my life. Her lectures are so dry and mind-numbing, but are necessary to go to. The tests are beyond ridiculous and incomprehensible that I just gave up all together with this class. Would NOT recommend this professor to ANYONE!!!

3.0
5.0
ASTR113
Grade: A
May 10, 2015

Tests are so hard, but she drops the lowest. You can get extra points in the Mastering Astronomy homeworks and by doing the semi-occasional class activity worksheets. So attend class! Those extra points were the main reason I got an A!!

4.0
3.0
PHYS103
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2015

She's a nice teacher and really tries to help her students. Don't be afraid to reach out to her if you're struggling with something. She does assign a lot of homework, but I would take her again.

5.0
1.0
PHYS103
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2015

pretty good professor! Although a lot of homework. She offered a lot of extra credit if you work hard. 3 midterm a optional final (only student who want to improve their grade). I get more than 100%(due to extra credit), and she allowed me to skip both the mid term 3 and final! I will still select phys 104 next semester!

3.0
5.0
PHYS103
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2015

If you take this class then prepare for it to be your life for the semester. I had more homework in this class than in my other four 300-level classes combined. The exams are hard but she gives a lot of extra credit to make up for the intense homework load. Her slides are very disorganized so rely more on google to help you learn the material.

5.0
3.0
PHY103
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2015

There's a lot of homework every week but that also provides a lot of chances to improve your grade if you don't do well and shes more than glad to give you extensions. You dont really need to go to lectures since she posts them on blackboard but it helps to go.

5.0
1.0
PHYS103
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2015

Anna is always finding ways to help out her students. She provided opportunities to fix errors and poorly done assignments, as long as you show respect and some interest. Very kind-hearted and funny. Her generousness made me wish I put more effort into the class itself at times!

4.0
3.0
ASTR113
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 18, 2016

Professor Wyczalkowsi is a good professor. Her accent is a little hard to understand at times but it's never been an issue for me. Lectures begin promptly on time (for the most part) and end promptly on time so they can feel a little long. Tests aren't hard if you do the HW since the tests are just various questions from the HW.

3.0
2.0
ASTR113
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2016

I took this class to fulfill my gen-ed science requirement and it was pretty straightforward. Anna is a very sweet person, her lectures and PowerPoints are full of cute jokes. She provides lots of opportunities for extra credit, but she also assigns homework every night on Blackboard. Tests aren't too bad, as the questions are straight from the HW.

4.0
4.0
PHYS114
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2016

great teacher, just boring classes sometimes. BUY THE TEXTBOOK.

1.0
5.0
ASTR113
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2016

This class was probably the most frustrating experience I've had to date. Assigns a ridiculous amount of learning modules with only 2 attempts per module and her lectures are dry, extremely unorganized, and full of paragraph-length PowerPoint slides she paraphrases and speeds through. I would never take again, stay away from her!

4.0
2.0
ASTR113
Grade: B+
May 2, 2016

Lectures can feel really long. I have admittedly fallen asleep in her class a couple times, but her lectures aren't that bad. Attendance is not mandatory, but sometimes she will give extra credit to those who attend class. Do the hw, as tests come directly from various HW questions. Often times, you have 2-3 hw lessons you have to do per night.

3.0
3.0
ASTR113
May 2, 2016

Hated the material but she made it easy to do well. Gives out extra credit like crazy. A lot of homework which was annoying but also helpful because the homework is weighted the same as all the exams. Exams were basically homework questions. Posts her powerpoints on BB. Helpful if you go to office hours.

3.0
3.0
ASTR113
Grade: A+
May 10, 2016

Wyczalkowski's class was easy, but there were so many homework quizzes! Her lectures were okay, and she posts all her powerpoints on blackboard, and her tests are almost straight from the homeworks. This class wasn't hard, just a little bit of work.

1.0
5.0
ASTR113
Grade: C-
Jul 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Extremely unorganized, no organization, so many mistakes within the homework assignments and seriously you will lose track and stop caring about this class. I would never recommend this professor. Ever. Ever. Ever.

5.0
3.0
PHYS243
Nov 7, 2016
Would take again

She gives curves and extra credit. She is an angel because she gives you 3hrs and extra time that you need to finish a test even though the tests are short. In other words, you don't have a time limit for tests. The best teacher you could possibly get for this course period. Highly recommended.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
PHYS243
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She typically reads right off the powerpoint and doesn't pause for clarification. Students rarely spoke up in class to ask questions so that made asking any questions strange. She Does curve however and gives extra credit but what's on the test is much more difficult than what is taught in class. Do the homework!

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PHYS103
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

If you're looking for plenty of extra credit, she will be your best bet. Attending class isn't 100% mandatory, but lectures will come in handy for the hw, which there will be plenty of. Lots of chances for extra credit, even on exams, just for taking them early, on the lab assignments, and homework. Great professor, with a quirky sense of humor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
PHYS243
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very kind person, terrible teacher. Her tests are done online, through Blackboard which means it's all or nothing, no partial credit, which is ridiculous for a physics class. Her test average was anywhere from 40-50, and she's very snarky about curving. She blames it on student laziness when really it's her inability to teach and test.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHY243
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I hate Physics. Never been interested and never will be. However, this physics course was exceptionally difficult. Im still not sure what my grade is going to be for the semester but i am dreading it. She's just not very good at explaining the material i think. Her exams are the worst! they do not go hand in hand with her lectures.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
PHYS243
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor you could ever have. You could attend every class and still fail. Avoid her at all cost, switch classes or postpone others if physics is required to avoid her. Tests are in the testing center and if you don't follow the online rules you fail even if you get the answer right. Do yourself and GPA a favor and DO NOT take for physics.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
PHYS243
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Just absolutely terrible as a professor. Very rude and standoffish to those who don't have A's in her class, and adamant in her belief that the exam average of a 50 must be due to student incompetence and laziness, rather than her inability to be a halfway decent professor. I personally believe she's not fit to be an instructor of anything.

3.0
4.0
ASTR113
Jan 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Way too much homework for an intro class. Often did the homework during the lecture instead of listening. But, homework helped if your exam grades were low and it helps learn material. Not the worst choice, just too much homework.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
PHY103
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She was just an awful teacher to have for someone who didn't take Physics in high school. I only got my grade because I sat next to people who did take high level Physics and even they struggled and were confused. The homework takes crazy long to complete and her lectures will NOT help you understand how to do the homework. I learned nothing.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
ASTR113
Grade: B-
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I hate this professor, genuinely. PLEASE do not take her class if you can avoid it PLEASE. Workload is ridiculous and she acts like astronomy is the only class you have to take. Giving random assignments and so much homework. This is the worst professor I have ever had.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
PHYS244
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's fun in person but the oppressive homework load will make you hate her. I don't know if she realizes that she's taking up literally every moment you have outside of class with her average of 150-200 homework problems a week due throughout the week but she is and not only is no one ever able to get it all done you can forget about other classe

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
PHY103
Grade: B-
Oct 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is not very good a lecturing at all. Majority of people in class end up not paying attention. Gives WAY too much homework for a 100 level course. Not worth the headache of taking the class. Try to find another professor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
ASTR113
Nov 2, 2017
Would take again

She gives a lot of homework. A lot. As a person she's really sweet and cares a lot about her students doing well. You can easily miss a lecture for this course as she uploads the power points, but sometimes she does have (low credit) in class assignments.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHY103
Grade: D
Nov 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor that I have ever had. Way too much homework for a 100-level course. I end up spending almost all of my free time working on assignments for her leaving no time for my other classes. She's a great lab teacher though. But lecture is horrible. She puts non-physics related material into the class which is so dumb. I hate her

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PHYS243
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

gives anywhere from 150-200 hw problems A WEEK so you can forget about doing any other classes if you want to pass. Tests are done in the testing center and on blackboard. Avoid her at all costs

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
3.0
4.0
PHYS243
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2017
Would take again

She is hilarious to me at least! Umm well she gives a ton of assignments but it really helps you out in the end to bounce back from the low exam scores so do them! Lecture is useless. Only went for iclicker quizzes. LAs helped me a ton!

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
PHYS243
Grade: C+
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

She is a pretty good teacher even with an accent. Her lectures do get boring, but then again it is physics. She gives a TON of homework and I barely had the time to finish it all every week. She only gives 3 exams plus the final and they are really hard, but she does allow a cheat sheet. She is sweet and cares about everyone passing.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
4.0
PHYS243
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2018
Would take again

Physics is hard, not an easy A. Spent a few hours on LOTS of HW each week, a lot of time googling how to do problems. Partly MasteringPhysics' fault. Can have regular paper sheet w/ anything on it for exams. Tons of extra credit on exams, some on HW. Curves. Do well and you may be able to skip the final. You have to work, but this is college.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
ASTRO113
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class is so boring. Attendance is mandatory because she does clicker question every class. Her lectures are tedious and very boring. There's a lot of homework for the class, each module has 3 to 6 homework, but if you find quizlet's for them, you will be find. Very test heavy as well.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
PHYS243
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The class goes at a very fast pace and she does not slow down because you must learn everything for the exams. There is a lot of homework, but it can be beneficial to help you understand the material. Best bet, pay for Chegg and do your homework to understand, not to finish. Exams have a lot of possible extra credit points too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ASTR112
Jul 2, 2018
Would take again

Took her just for lab and she was super lenient and sweet. Easy to work with and accessible for questions. Not sure about her for lecture but labs were easy enough!

2.0
5.0
PHYS243
Nov 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is one of the worst classes have taken in my life. She gives TOO much homework to even retain the information you should be learning. I wouldnt recommend this class to my worst enemy that how bad this is. With all your other classes you will not have the energy to handle her excessiveness. Plus her lectures aren't helpful

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
PHY243
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Prepare for the most homework you have ever had.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
PHYS243
Nov 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class was horrible. She gives TOO much homework to even retain the information you should be learning. I wouldnt recommend this class to my worst enemy that how bad this is. With all your other classes you will not have the energy to handle her excessiveness. Plus her lectures aren't helpful

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
ASTR113
Apr 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Anna is a super sweetie and uses jokes and puns in her lectures, but I gotta admit, the class is boring at times. there is a ton of homework, so get ready for that. the tests come from the homework as well, so make sure you study those questions. you don't have to show up to class, but it would help if you did. all in all, the class was okay

Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
PHYS243
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

Ok. Yes, she gives out a TON of homework but if you can't do it on time, she usually gives you time before each exam and before the end of the semester to finish it. Her tests are almost directly related to her homework. She ALWAYS responded to my e-mails on time and she gives out a TON of extra credit. She REALLY cares a lot about her students.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ASTR113
Grade: D+
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes honestly the most boring lecturer ever. And an extremely lazy grader; the majority of our semester was based off of three exams, which we were not allowed to take in person. Additionally, her exams and online homework assignments were littered with typos and errors, yet she told us that if we asked her to correct them, wed get lower grades.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
ASTR113
Grade: A+
May 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The professor tries really hard to make the class accessible but there are several Blackboard quizzes per class, as well as observing activities that can't be done because there's too much light pollution in Fairfax. The lecture was boring and the class is extremely dense.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
PHYS243
Grade: D
Aug 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

First time I ever got anything below a C in college This amount of homework she assigned was traumatizing, I ended up just cheating on all the homework because I was so worried I wouldn't be able to finish which led to not retaining any info. I wrote her long emails on previous occasions expressing my concerns and she never once replied.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
PHY104
Grade: A+
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Though she gives homework every week and her lectures take up the whole class period, she is an amazing professor; She will not let you drown if you reach out to her! If you have the ability to talk with her you and understand the material you will make it through this course! Everything is open note and she walks you through the lab.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
PHYS103
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I'm not done with this semester but I haven't felt this genuinely exhausted with a class in forever. There is just a idiotic amount of homework to deal with and it felt like I couldn't commit time into anything - it is the first class that genuinely made me consider dropping out of school, even though I'm doing fine elsewhere. Look elsewhere.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ASTR113
Mar 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Extra credit

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ASTR113
Grade: C
Jul 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Too much work for summer course the materials are to difficult to understand as a non science majors. Only recommend taking this class if you want to be an astronut

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PHYS103104
Nov 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Hours of HW each week via online quiz. HW quizzes can be retaken infinitely before due date. Extra pre-recorded lectures with comprehension quizzes each week. Online labs take forever. No textbook, she provides materials. Read the lecture slides. If you end up with her, reach out any time you're struggling, and she will do her best to help.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PHYS103
Grade: C
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I have never taken a level 100 course that has stressed me out this much. I have a LIGHT semester this semester and I have more homework than I typically did with a 16 credit semester. This is barely fitting of a "beginning" to, It's more an awful barrage of formulas and units that you will most definitely forget in 5 minutes.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

26%

Textbook Required

45%

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
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Not sure yet (7)
C (5)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 40 reported grades
A+: 8
Not sure yet: 7
C: 5
A: 4
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