It's a tough class, but he does a great job of teaching. His lectures are interesting and he does everything he can to help you pass.

Very relaxed teaching style. He truly keeps in touch with the feeling of the classroom throughout the semester and constantly is ready and willing to help no matter what hour of the day.

Awesome teahcer, very kind and connects with the students. Good sense of humor and keeps lectures interesting. Take him if you get the chance

Dr. Mason is an excellent professor, he genuinely cares for his students and their well being. He will help with anything you need help with, he actually likes to teach and is not overconsumed with his own research, I would recommend him to any student, especially new students.

Awesome teacher. Great people skills. Knows his subject matter and how to teach it very well. Implements real-world applications, as well. Will go out of his way to help you.

My favorite professor at OU. He is an awesome teacher and knows how to keep the class interesting. I'll miss physics.

good teacher, explains stuff and gives examples

AWESOME TEACHER!! Nice guy. Imagine this: a teacher that will do whatever to help you understand the material; that makes it understandable! Let's you take a sheet of notes in teh exams(no time limit!!!). If you get a chance...get in one of his classes. He also has a class average of a low B! The class is hard, but not his fault.

Dr. Mason is awesome! I don't think there is any other way to survive Physics except by taking his class! He puts up with a lot from students too! Whatever they pay him is probably not enough.

he is a very great professor! fair amount of homeworks, easy exams! easy a class if you just spend a little bit time on it!

I like his teaching style. The only problem I have is that he has really difficult tests despite the fact that he lets us use our notes. Also, his homework is usually hard and requires help on.

I had Dr.Mason for physics 2514 and 2524... Hes a really good prof. He helps anyone, he hlps students prepare for the tests really well and alows a cheat sheet on the exam & gives all needed equations on the test. He will meet outside of class any DAY AND TIME, will respond to emails even till midnight... Not only that but he will answer ANY questi

He is okay

He's a great professor .. I'm not good with physics + plus I hated it before taking this course with Dr.Mason .. He's really good in making the subject interesting and easier to understand .. one needs to work and study you can ask him questions any time .. he always responds to emails .. Honostly, I don't know how I got an A .. Thank you Dr. Mason

I've heard that he's the best physics teacher at OU and so far, I believe it.

Very good professor. Will do anything to help. Testing is in the evenings but he does not limit your time at all, he will stay there till you are done with the test.

He is a great professor, he made the subject interesting because now I thinking about minoring in physics because of him. He gives a lot of bonus when the class needs it, by the time for the final 34 people had a 100 or higher. His tests are a little tough, but he gives a lot of time and a page of notes.

Fantastic professor, very patient and cares about his students. Do your best to schedule this class.

Had him for physics 2514 and physics 2524. Although his quizzes & tests can be challenging he is very forgiving and fair with make-up quizzes (up to 60% back) and a few bonus points on his tests. He responds quickly to emails and has action centers. My word of advice is to read the book!!

Mason is a great professor. The homework can be pretty tedious. His quizzes and exams can be difficult but if you study, you should be fine. He allows you to get some extra points on the quizzes. Overall, Mason was great!

He is a GREAT professor! He made the class interesting and he made sure we understood the material. He arranges the tutoring sessions around the majority of our schedules. We didn't have to buy a book because He gave it to us online. He gives us online hw, quizzes, and two exams. the exams are hard if you don't study but they aren't tricky!

took him for both 2524 and 2514. Dr. Mason a great teacher! i highly recommand him! My best so far at OU.

Dr. Mason is a very kind and effective professor. He also worked very hard to make all of his class materials free, which was wonderful! His tests are hard, but there are lots of safeguards in place so that you can save your grade regardless.

Dr. Mason is most popular professor I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and makes sure they do well. His class is hard but he makes it manageable.

Dr. Mason is one of the best professors at OU. His quizzes are quite difficult, yes, but he is fair. There is ample opportunity to make up points. Be prepared to go beyond your comfort zone as his teaching style isn't your usual lecture format.

People need to stop giving this guy such good reviews, it's completely different from reality. The lectures are almost a waste of time because he barely even scratches the surface of the material we need to know. My class was huge so maybe that makes a difference, but he teaches us like he's teaching an elementary school class.

Tests are short, which is dangerous, but there's plenty of chances to make up points. Lectures often include demonstrations using some setup, especially during the magnetism and circuits units. He is also the first professor or teacher I've had that actually got me to understand thermodynamics. The discussion sections are actually worth your time.

Lectures are clear and examples are helpful.

Cool guy, makes lectures interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory but if you don't go you won't pass. Always in his office and willing to help.

Dr. Mason was a great professor. I didn't have any previous physics experience, but he made most things really easy to understand.

Dr. Mason gives superb content delivery. This class was like taking knowledge and gently massaging it through a funnel into my brain. I loved the format of his exams and felt adequately prepared for the rest of my engineering courses that followed this. The discussion wasted time. MEs and AEs will get an overlap with thermo though. Super guy.

This was my second time to have Dr. Mason. The new test format, moving away from multiple choice all or nothing test, was a welcomed change. His willingness to change the format of the exam is evidence he cares about the students. You need to read outside of class and attend lecture. If you keep up with the material, you can succeed in this course.

Dr. Mason cares about his students. He changed the testing format from physics1 from all multiple choice to free response (gives them tons more work). This shows he wants what will help his students succeed (b/c partial credit on free response). He does cool demos in lectures too. Physics 2 is just more fun/interesting/ easier than Physics 1

This guy knows his stuff. Understanding problems solved in class and practice quiz/tests is key and you will know what to expect. Easy possibilities for extra credit (showing up to class, doing pre-class questions, and posting on the discussion board). All in all a great class and professor!

Dr. Mason knows how to keep his class interesting for physics majors. He picks challenging problems and I enjoyed doing them in groups on whiteboards. He assigns daily online quizzes to make sure you read the textook outside of class, so the workload is constant. Some labs are an overwhelming amount of work, but others are fine.

Great teacher and makes a hard class like physics for engineering/science majors an okay class. He wants his students to do well. Take advantage of the extra credit opportunities, homework, homework practice, quiz/test makeup points and attend lecture and you should be okay. Not an easy class, but he provides good opportunities to help your grade.

Took Physics 1 with him. 3 tests, 3/4 quizzes, a final, and homework are the main grades. He knows physics very well and really cares about his students, even though he has 300 of them in his lectures. If you put in the effort, you can pull out a B no problem. I have never taken physics and can still get an A, so its not overly hard. Take him

Mason is a bit goofy but he uses it in his favor. He uses a lot of visual aides in class to help your understanding, and his examples and questions are set up so that they're almost fun! Mason ensures that if you pay attention and put in work you should be able to get a good grade. Opportunities for make-up points and extra credit abound.

Dr. Mason is a fairly good professor. He's a pretty quirky guy and makes the lectures interesting. If you've had physics before, this will most likely be review. Weekly online homework, 3 or 4 quizzes, 2 exams, and a final. Assignments in the recitation section are only worth a few points but are very similar to exam questions so its worth it.

His class was great. His lectures were entertaining and helpful. If you need to take physics definitely take him.

Judging from the past bad reviews, I guess he's changed his teaching methods because I took him this semester for physics and he was great. Many, many EC opportunities. Recitations aren't too good because there's so many students for TAs to get to and assignments are kind of hard for it He knows what he's doing though, fair partial credit on tests.

Made lectures enjoyable. Definitely one of the best teachers I've had so far. Went to office hours later in the semester and regretted not going sooner! Very great at clearing up confusing concepts one-on-one. Fair grader and gives partial credit. Very strict grading criteria so an 89.5 is not an A. However, he is still extremely fair.

I had Dr. Mason for physics 2 in 2017 and I would advise everyone to take his class. His lectures are interesting and if you go to his office hours you will get his full attention. Definitely take Dr. Mason if you have the opportunity

I have had Bruce for both Physics 1 and 2. He is outstanding at describing difficult examples and clearly states everything you need to know for the test. Office hours are extremely useful. Extra credit is also available!

Great teacher. Just put in average amount of effort and get an A.

Dr. Mason is an experienced professor. He structures his materials and assignments to avoid ambiguity and to ensure that, if you want to, it is very easy to learn everything required. The tests are difficult but manageable, and Mason gives a lot of extra credit but he makes you work on it. Participating in class or on discussions on a website help.

Dr. Mason is awesome. He explains the material in terms that college students will understand clearly. He will usually introduce concepts fairly quickly (a day or two) and then spend weeks doing tons of practice problems. He allows you to create study guides for the exams so you don't have to memorize anything. Do yourself a favor and take him.

A wonderful professor, he really knows and cares about the material and makes it interesting to learn. It feels like he really cares about the students and wants them to succeed.

Despite the large class, Dr. Mason really makes sure the material comes across to the entire class. His tests and quizzes closely mirror homeworks, and his built-in curves on quizzes and the final make passing this class doable provided you do the homework and ask questions. While class is not mandatory, if you don't go, you'll miss information.

Had him both semesters for honors. He is great at incorporating demonstrations into lectures when possible, and is obviously very passionate about physics. He gives tough exams, so the best way to practice is just by reviewing everything. Practice is key, although some don't do any out-of-class studying and score well regardless.

Dr. Mason is one of the best professors Ive had at OU! He makes physics very easy to understand and I apply. I came into college with no physics and was easily able to make high As. Dr. Mason is very conceptual and really makes sure you understand the material. He offers ways to earn back points missed on tests and sets you up for success.

Dr. Mason is awesome. I've had him for Physics I and II and he is a great professor. Physics is difficult regardless, and Dr. Mason does his best to help you succeed. Tests are only 45% of your grade, graded very easily, and he provides extra credit. I guess my only complaint was he didn't round my 88 to an A, but regardless this dude is awesome.

This dude taught me more Thermodynamics than I learned in an entire semester of thermodynamics lol.

Gives you a chance to get 30 percent of grades you loose in all exams/quizzes. Very clear on what you have to do, and how things are graded. Open minded. you can listen to music in exams.

Just a warning he does not curve anything, BUT he gives you a chance to earn up to 40% back on quizzes and tests by doing an earn back quiz. The earn backs can be harder than the quizzes but he gives you a week to do them, and you can work with anyone. You can do well in the class you just have to put in the effort.

In terms of administration, he is excellent. There are plenty of extra credit opportunities and he provides insane amount of resources for you to study and get help. The workload is time consuming and it's easy to get behind, but it's not hard to catch up either. Now in terms of lectures, they're a waste of time, you won't get anything out of it.

Dr. Mason's class is as fair as I think it can get. He gave me every opportunity to succeed so long as I worked for it. Don't waste his time during office hours. If you clearly demonstrate that you've thought about a problem then he'll help you.

His lectures are him doing practice problems, but he really encourages participation and he will explain any concepts you ask questions about. Question are digital and anonymous. He is available almost anytime outside of class, and he really seems to care that each student does well and learns in his class. Super personable and my favourite prof

Dr. Mason is one of my favorite professors. There are many things that your grade consists of (homework, quizzes, tests, earn-backs, extra credit...) which is very helpful to your grade. He is very understanding, and will do his best to answer all of your questions. There are a lot of resources for help as well, and he is available often.

Dr. Mason is a really cool dude. He is good at teaching and a fair grader... (sometimes boring and fast) but if you put work forward and do the homework you'll pass. Even if you fail an exam, the earn backs count for 40% back of the grade so if you try you can pass

Dr. Mason focuses largely on education in his research, and it shows. He is very relaxed and his lectures focus on big picture concepts, giving students the necessary tools to learn effectively. The homework problems are central to learning the material. He gives copious amounts of partial credit. He made me like physics much more than I expected.

Problems in class are similar to exams. Lots of extra credit via his earn-backs. He obviously cares a lot about his students and is extremely funny in lectures.

Dr. Mason cares a lot about his class and his students. The class itself can be quite tricky due to the material, but he understands that and grades in accordance to that. This means that the tests are graded fairly, and he gives you plenty of opportunity to try and earn some points back. Do the work, and you will do fine in this class.

Best professor ive had at this University so far!!

He's a great professor. Earn back opportunities are plentiful and he is a great explainer. Should be your only option of you have to take physics. That's pretty much it. I'm taking him again next semester because he's sick.

10/10 would take again, he's awesome

Professor Mason's class is by no means easy, however, he is one of the best professors I have ever had. he goes incredibly in-depth in all of his classes and goes at a pace that allows most students to comprehend the subject by the time the test comes around. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a challenge but one that is very doable.

all in all fantastic.

Loved Dr. Mason. Took Physics 1 with him online and will be taking Physics 2 with him again in the fall. Love the earn-backs on tests, able to learn back 33-50% of points missed by showing work for the correct answer. It's clear that he wants us to learn physics and not just memorize equations.

Dr. Mason is the best teacher I've ever had. All profs should learn from him. Pros: -Reads books on how to teach better -Incorporates learning science seamlessly into his class. -Gives every opportunity for you to pass. -Lectures are absurdly good. -Values straightforward explanations. Cons: - Can be terse - Dislikes pomp of philosophy majors

One of a kind professor... it's rare to come across such a well structured class with a professor who actually cares to teach others.

He's the textbook definition of a good professor. Not insanely extraordinary, but both demanding and understanding. If you try to learn, you'll get the grade you want.

Professor Mason was really good, especially for someone who isn't the best at physics! He was kind and always willing to help students. Test earn backs and participation scores help a lot.

Took both Physics 1 and 2 with Dr. Mason. Physics 2 moves very fast and covers abstract material (especially compared to Physics 1), but he does as much as he can to make it understandable. Test earn-backs for up to half of missed points are a true game-changer. Really emphasizes learning physics, not just equations.

He really is amazing I took him for both physics 1 and 2. He is by far my favorite professor I've ever had. He does experiments in class relating to the topic and truly understands the material. Office hours every week for if you are lost and need 1 on 1. really a gem of a professer.

Dr. Mason is a great professor. Had him for physics I and physics II. He explains the material well and gives a lot of resources that you can use to understand the material. His exams werent that hard. You just have to study for them and read the problems carefully. He also does earn backs and partial credit for exams which were helpful.

This class is not easy. The tests have five questions each. I made a zero on the first one because I didnt know what to expect and still passed. Youre gonna have to do the work, but hes a great professor and you have more than enough resources outside of class with recitations and TAs. Overall one of the best professors Ive had at OU.

His classes are exceptionally well structured and he has great online resources and has corrections in place to ensure you get rewarded for your work. The only problem being that he is rather condescending and doesnt answer questions very well in class.

Great professor. Loves his job

Dr. Mason is an amazing lecturer who provides a network of your fellow students in order to work on things collaboratively, and though physics is hard, he helps to make it as understandable as possible. The midterm exams are 5 questions each, which is irritating when you make one minor mistake, but other than that, Dr. Mason is a great teacher.

He is an enthusiastic person and wants his students to succeed the only downside that I had was that his test were 5 mc questions so grades can drop quick but he does earn backs and partial credit.

Dr Mason has a very good class structure for PHYS1, so you can easily learn from his many assignments and resources. In reality, I don't think he's the best teacher with content but the way his class is set up makes him a good prof overall. If you complete all assignments and do enough work an A is achievable.

His exams are multiple-choice, so get them right and his class will be a breeze. Friday Bruce is great, Mon-Thursday Bruce is a little brass. But he will help you if you need it and he is a great guy.

Great professor. Fun lectures and if you need help, he is there. His test are fair but low amount of questions so know your stuff going in. I may be bias because I am good a physics.

I love Bruce, he is the best professor I have ever had. It makes a complex subject so much easier to understand. The tests and homework are difficult but this class is so rewarding. I had him for physics 1 and 2 and I wish I could have him again in other classes.

After a second semester (2514 to 2524) in Professor Mason's class I found that he'd been quite receptive to complaints about his class in my first semester. He reworked his earn back system and improved his lectures. While this is a difficult class with a lot of homework, with an appropriate amount of effort the class is manageable.

He still does 5 question tests, but the earn-back is now 1/2 instead of a 1/3. The grading criteria for the recitation assignments are so much clearer, and he really improved in his lectures. Didn't have the greatest experience with him in Physics 2514, but he's phenomenal for 2524. Get ready to study though, it's not a breeze.

Dr. Mason teaches physics well and assigns a reasonable workload for the course. Tests are multiple choice with partial credit and earnback. Homework is brief but thorough. As long as you study the material and don't try to just breeze through you'll do fine.

Dr. Mason was a wonderful professor, and is easily the best for taking physics at the university. He allowed earn backs for exams, so if you didn't perform well, you could earn some of those points back.

Cares about what he teaches, isn't monotonous the entire time and is actually funny, and is extremely clear. Tests/quizzes are exactly what you're told to study, and even tho they're tough, his letter grades are adjusted because he wants you to pass. Accessible office hours, explains questions asked during it to the following lecture - awesome 9/10

He's good at explaining the physics behind what we are learning, and almost always has a demo for whatever we're doing.

The recitation structure wasn't the best, but he grades very lightly on the exams. He could've take points off in places but he didn't. I honestly didn't go to class because the lecture didn't have a ton to do with the actual assignment/quiz/exam material, BUT the lectures I did go to were good. I had taken physics previously, so that might be why.

What Dr. Mason lacks in teaching skill, he makes up for by the ease of his class. His conceptual explanations were so confusing and esoteric that I didn't learn a thing from him the whole semester, but I still got an A because the assignments and tests are easy if you just memorize a few equations. Take his class, but temper your expectations.

Tests make up a good amount of your final grade. Sometimes the lectures are hard to follow bc the content of it is pretty difficult (there are usually alot of variables and numbers on the screen). Overall really nice guy, he actually cares about physics and is NOT monotone. He makes jokes and overall was a really nice guy, WOULD take again!

Be prepared for weekly group project work. The 4 tests and exams were quite easy along with the 11 homeworks, they were just long. Due to tornado postponing final, he changed the final so it could only raise grades and canceled the final for anyone whose grade it could not change.

Lectures are interesting and easy to follow, he offers a lot of accommodations and leeway in your grades. If you keep up with reading and homework its easy to get good grades. Quizzes can be tough but they don't harm your grade too much.

In high school, I hated physics. It was one of those courses that I never seemed to understand at all, despite how hard I tried. However, Dr. Mason made physics easy and fun. The tests are a bit bad since there are five questions, but you do get to earn a significant chunk of those points back. Overall recommend! He makes the class passable.

Solid :)

oh my God, I love professor Mason so much, one of the best professors I have had at OU. He is GREAT at teaching the material and he is pretty long-sighted. For real, attending the lectures they are SUCH a fun experience. I am taking him again for physics two and I am incredibly EXCITED

Dr. Mason is one of the greatest professors I have had. He assigns homework problems, tutorial problems, recitation problems, review problems, and more. While this might seem like a lot, it thoroughly prepares you for exams. Exams are only 5 questions, but he provides significant earn back & the questions are inspired by homework/lecture questions.

Mason is a nice guy and is definitely around to help students out. However, between Spring and Fall 2023, it felt like we were just experimental for his own pedagogy. Between 2514 and 2524, the exam format changed at least 3 times. 20 multiple choice exams make up your entire grade. Better hope you don't screw up otherwise you're grade is screwed.

Good professor, definitely cares for his students.

Dr. Mason is a very nice professor during his Physics lectures. 60% of the Semester grade comes from 4 tests which are all multiple choice with no chance to get partial credit. You do get earn-back for the tests but you only get 35-50% of points missed.

Dr. Mason is an outstanding professor. His lectures are super informative and relevant to materials tested on. His online set up is extremely organized and lays out course expectations very efficiently. He gives a great variety of examples to problems during each unit. Overall, attendance is helpful as participation grades and test earn back helps.

Dr. Mason is so funny during lectures and very caring. While his course is hard, he provides lots of support.

The course was difficult, but manageable. This class is heavily dependent on exams. He lets you know what to expect so it's not too bad. If you know how to solve the problems on the homework you'll be fine. His lectures are good I recommend sitting up close as the projector is small and he has bad handwriting (thankfully has typed out notes).

I like Him. His grading scheme is fair and there is earn-back for the exams. You are gonna need to pass exams or you won't pass the class. Make good use of lectures or get good at learning on your own. When you get stuck GO TO THE OFFICE HOURS. His handwriting is poor and his lecture slides are a bit too complicated for me, but amazing otherwise.

Dr. Mason is awesome. #1 tip: GO TO CLASS! I personally felt that he explained things really well. Lecture attendance isn't mandatory but recitation is. There were plenty of sample problems/prep available for all exams, plus test earn-back opportunities. HW load is manageable. He is also super approachable and responds to emails quickly. Great guy!

Dr. Mason is absolutely fantastic! He is the best professor I had during my freshman year. I hated physics in high school and was nervous for this class, but his lectures are really helpful and there are lots of good example problems that are almost exactly the same as what is on the tests. He's very approachable for office hours as well.

Bruce Mason is a great guy and a great lecturer. His handwriting made it very difficult to follow along. You have a tutorial and homework assignment per week, which take a lot of time to complete but you have many tries to get the right answer. Tests are graded very generously. Recitation is hard, but as long as you show up you'll be fine.

Bruciepoo made physics easy to understand! The lectures were pretty boring but he did his best to make them engaging. There's a lot of assignments but not all are required to get full credit (def do them all for practice tho) and the tests were very similar to the reviews.

Dr. Mason explains things well in lectures, and they are mostly easy to follow. However, beware of the large workload that comes with this class. The questions on the assignments are harder than the examples we did in class, which can be frustrating. Nevertheless, he is very accessible outside of class for questions. Overall, I recommend him!