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“"to hear is to forget but to do is to remember”
POSC2123P01 - 5.0 rating“Great professor, study the notes and practice exams and you'll do just fine”
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Textbook Required
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Reviews (119)
He's one of the best Physical Science teachers here. If you take that course, get that teacher!
Most boring class i've ever taken in my life!
Everyday applications were broken down and explained; this made retaining the information simple. The object was to gain knowledge on complex equations and theory and I did!
W/little gained from Physics I, I would consider myself fortunate to have had Dr. Bentley for Physics II. He allowed us to work examples in class and the student notes provided are very helpful. Instead of comprising my own notes in class, I can listen & absorb. Bonus Quizes after each concept boost your grade and keep you on your toes!
Dr. Bentley is a wonderful professor who truly cares about his students education. I love how he allows us to work out problems on the board to get a better understanding and more confidence. He interacts with the class. If anyone is stuck on a problem he will definately guide them through to find a solution. Dr. Bentley is one in a million!!!!!
Dr. Bentley is an excellent professor.He really cares about his students value of education.I like how he interacts with the class.He also helps us with problems and guides us to the correct solution on how to solve them.I was discouraged with physics.He gave me cofidence for ex.working problems on board.Dr. Bentley is definatley one in a million.
I loved taking Dr. Bentley class. The passion he has for science and teaching science, radiated as he taught each class. When I start teaching I want to be just like him.
I absolutely enjoyed taking Dr. Bentley's physical science class. Every time a student needed help he was there to help them. I could tell that Dr. Bentley enjoys teaching. If you have to take physical science I would highly recommend that you take his class.
Dr. Bentley is a very good professor and person. I would reccommend anyone who really wants to learn and understand physics to take his class. He makes sures every student understands the material. He challenges the class to perform to their best ability. I learned a lot about the basics of physics in this class.
I have always struggled in the feild of science until I had Mr.Bently as a professor. He made things crystal clear and easy to understand within his lectures. I would refer him to anyone as a professor. I highly enjoyed his class this semester.
He was A great teacher all you have to do is come to class pay attention do the quizzes at the end of each class and your good to go.
I highly Enjoyed the class even though science is my worst subject. I learned a lot of new material as well as the way he teaches helps as well. He really makes the class easy to learn what is taught. And the quizzes at the end of class help out a lot.
I really enjoyed this class. Dr. Bentley makes it as easy as possible for students to understand while making learning fun and keeping the interest of the class engaged.I highly recommend Dr. Bently if you are taking any science classes!
Dr. Bentley is the best Physics professor at the university. He has the ability to take complex concepts and make it simple for anyone to understand. As an engineer and a former student, I highly recommend him.
Physics used to be my worst subject,but thanks to Dr. Bentley this is now one of my strongest subjects! I recommend anyone that has to take Physics to take Dr. Bentley because you will not only learn alot, but you will have fun at the same time.
The classroom handouts are really helpful on the daily quizes and help make the material more understandable.
Very Good Teacher he cares about his students and never misses class. Breaks down material to make it more simple to understand. Even out of class he is willing to help you with material so you can understand it. Sit in the front of the class and you will be good to go.
Awesome
Great class
Hes a great teacher!!
Excellent teacher!
he is awesome. you aern point everyday at the end of class by submitting your assigned questions. 1 point for turning it in
Very intresting class. I learning everything from astronomy to organic chemistry. I enjoyed it:)
His class was very imformative
Dr. Bentley is a great professor, he is very helpful and he really does care about his students.
I took Dr. Bentley during summer school. His tests can be challenging but there are plenty f ways to make up points just by taking the daily quizzes. He is understandable, and probably the best physics teacher available. If you put forth effort, you should recieve an A in the class.
He is one of the best teachers i have ever had. He teaches well, and makes himself available to the students to help. He cares about his students and wants students to do well. His reviews are very helpful. I wish I could take more classes with Dr. Bentley
Dr. Bentley is a great guy, he loves physics and you can tell by the way he teaches, with passion and he makes the classroom a fun learning environment. I would definitely take him again !
Extemely patient with student and didligen in respnses to question.I would recommend him to all students of all ages.
great teacher
good teacher
Points are the best, its hard to fail the class
Great Teacher!
professor bentley is a very good. He will have you in deep thought in what he is discussing at the time.
dr.bentley is a very good professors he breaks it down so that everyone is on the same page. ive learn so much and very thankful for him.
Best university physics teacher in pv!!!! Con: late classes. If u have the chance to take him pls do!!! Lots of extra credit in class. Very difficult to fail if u put a little effort into it. Quizes every meeting day but it acts as extra credit.
Run if you can. You learn nothing in this class.
He is pretty easy. Extra credit is great . Gives out notes and assignments are gone over in class to better understand.
Professor provides opportunities for extra points for you overall grade. The class is point based not percentage based. He is insightful and very helpful.
Great Professor! One of my favorites. Dr. Bentley is very knowledgeable, he breaks down the information so students have a complete understanding. He is highly recommended.
All the information was broken down in a way you could understand it. He knows his craft and is able to communicate it to students. Bonus Quizzes helped a lot. One of the best at Prairie View
I enjoyed learning in professor bentley's class. He was very helpful in explaining anything we did not understand. I also loved the notes that were pasted out throughout the class, they helped alot with studying for the tests. He's the BEST!
Dr.Bentley is the BEST physics teacher at PV. I failed physics the 1st time I took it but thanks to Dr.Bentley I am understanding phyiscs so much better. He breaks things down for you to understand, give extra credit, and gives helpful handouts.
HE IS VERY EASY AND I UNDERSTAND PHYSICS A WHOLE LOT BETTER
Dr. Bentley made Physics a lot easier then most physics teachers. Explain the concepts very throughly and very funny.
Dr. Bentley is a good professor that cares for his students.
Dr.Bentley is a great professor. His tests can be challenging at times but he gives many opportunities for extra credit. There is no reason you shouldn't pass his his class.
Great professor and plus he is funny.
Professor is fun an interesting. Provides a lot of extra credit for you overall grade!! The class is point based. Do recommend taking.
Great professor...best physics teacher at the university!
Prof. Bentley is easy on students, but you learn nothing in this class. If you want to learn something useful take another teacher.
Dr. Bentley a very easy going teacher that actually reenforces learning by having his students work out problems on the board. He tried to make a difficult class fun.
Great teacher. Straight forward no problems!!
Dr. Bentley is a great Physics professor. My Physics I teacher was horrible and made me hate Physics, but Dr. Bentley helped me to understand Physics better. Dr. Bentley knows the material he teaches and he is great at teaching in a way for students to understand the material. He also gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit!
Dr. Bentley is a good professor. He keeps the class active and he allows students to receive extra points to help better your overall grade. I have enjoyed his class.
Dr. Bentley is a good professor. He keeps the class active and he allows students to receive extra points to help better your overall grade. I have enjoyed his class. keep up the good work
Dr. Bentley is a good professor. He keeps the class active and he allows students to receive extra points to help better your overall grade. I have enjoyed his class. keep up the good work!
Dr. Bentley is a great teacher. He has a passion for teaching Physics. He made me have a better understanding of Physics.
Dr Bently was a great teacher, and i learned alot!
Dr. Bentley is a pleasure to have as a teacher. He makes sure the class as a whole understand what is being taught. Plus he gives out extra credit a lot so there's no reason for no one to fail his class.
Dr. Bentley is very knowledgable and friendly. He is very approachable and I would suggest other students taking him. His extra credit points a blessing.
Dr. Bentley is a helpful professor who has an open door policy to help students. If you make an unsatisfactory grade on an exam just talk to him and he'll work with you to help you anye can. He's an easy-going person who wants his students to do well, BUT NOT WITHOUT EFFORT FROM THE STUDENT.
Great Professor, makes Physics understandable to students. Hands down the best professor to take for Physics in the University.
Dr. Bentley is a great teacher all around its easy if you just pay attention.
He is a good professor. He has good understanding of physical Science.
Good Class
An easy going professor,inspire student to learn, open his office door to all student that needs assistant after class. Explain physical science 1&2 to the understanding of all students.
I had a great learning experience in his class this summer. Coming into Physics not knowing anything, he has taught me so much. he has an awesome teaching method that is easy to comprehend for a complex subject. I thank him for all that he has taught me, it will surely compliment me in my future career!!!
Awesome professor. Really takes the time to make sure you understand
I highly recommend this professor. Clear and thorough
He was so helpful. It's calculus based but he made it easy for non engineer majors
His class was extremely beneficial. Even though it is calculus based, being a biology major, I felt he still taught on a level everyone could understand. I would recommend taking him for both 1 and 2
The class was very interesting. He teaches everything crystal clear. As a non engineer major, I still learned everything I need to to prepare me for the MCAT. Take his class!!
Mr. Bentley is a great professor, and he works with you when your not doing so well. He's a very nice man as well.
The course was a challenge but Professor Bentley works with you so that you are able to do as best as you can.
I would recommend this professor to assist you in understanding and working with you to get over any hurdles or fear you may have of not doing well and ultimately passing to move onto physics 2
This class is very easy. Just come to class, take the pop quizzes and "pretend" to pay attention. I needed Physics for the Engineering, but learned very little. If you want to learn physics, do not take it. It is not worthy.
He's understanding and will take out time to tutor you. He is supportive and respects student athletes. He is funny too! I am a business major and I understood everything he taught. I highly recommend him. Never a dull moment.
If you don't understand he will help you , gives quizzes & attendance is a plus !
Lectures are not interesting. Dr. Bentley is a nice guy but the class is extremely boring.
It qas a moderately easy class. Gave quizzes everyday was an extra 3points each time. Three tests only.
Stay away from this teacher. He only talks and talks but u never see the point. I got a good grade but the course was not interesting.
Dr. Bentley is a Very good teacher and a very fair grader. He actually cares about doing a good job in the classroom and making sure we learn the required material. He is Very helpful if you go to him outside of class. Quizzes and tests are not easy, but if you attend his class and pay attention, it is very much possible to get an A.
He is a very good teacher and really cares about making sure everyone understands the material. The tests aren't hard as long as you do the practice tests he provides and in class quizzes and you can make an A in the class but if you skip lectures then surely it's tough to get a nice grade.
If you study and come to class you will pass. Great professor and makes sure everyone understands the material.
Dr. Bentley is great! I have taken him for physics 1 and 2 and loved him both times! would highly recommend him to any student who may struggle with the concepts. Quizzes given after every class for extra credit! Does a wonderful job teaching and tries hid hardest to make sure everyone does well in the class.
Clear explanations, good notes. Condenses multiple chapters into several pages of notes (which are given out to each student). Gives a review and goes over it with the class. Provides daily quizzes for extra points.
Professor Bentley was one of the best teacher I've had in my entire college career. He made sure his students understood the material. He was always willing to help us when we needed it the most . I would recommend him every time. Hands down!
He is nice and gives a lot of extra points, where it is easy to pass but he just rambles about random things for 80% of the class. I had no idea what I am doing in the class. If you only need one physics class you will be fine, but if you actually need to learn the material for future classes then don't take him
You don't really do a whole lot in the class and you don't learn at all. But if you just need a good grade, take the class.
Easy class he just kinda talks
If you feel as if you will never go to his class, go. He wants all his students to pass.
He's nice about his grades! All you have to do is try and you'll pass for sure.
Very detailed professor when it comes to what he wants in a student. His office hours are very flexible and he is willing to offer help anytime for those who need it. Also, his lectures can be lengthy but very entertaining so anyone would enjoy having him as a professor one day!
The class was definitely a little difficult, but the professor did try to help as much as he could.
This professor was amazing. He was a very kind mamnwho taught very well. I got an A in his class because hes a good teacher and works with you to get a good grade. This course isnt easy but if you study and take notes youll have a guaranteed A.
Reviews what went over in class for the day at the end of each class for better understanding and extra points. "to hear is to forget but to do is to remember."
Great professor, study the notes and practice exams and you'll do just fine.-3
Very cool laid back teacher, its best for you to sit in the front for hearing purposes.
Great professor. It's not an easy class, but he will work with you. If you study hard you should be able to pass the class with a descent grade.
Dr. Bentley is a knowledgeable physics and you see this when he works the problems on the board. I enjoyed his class one of the best physics teachers I have ever had.
Dr. Bentley is an amazing physics professor. He lectures in a way that makes a student feel like they are a physicist. His lecture includes quizzes so if you skip class you will not pass. You need to be present and come ready to learn to do well on his test. He will teach you and make you work for your grade! Best physics teacher hands down !!!!
BUY CHEGG OR YOU WILL NOT PASS THIS CLASS.
He does give extra points. I was so confused in that class because he hands you notes from students that were there years before and it is hard to read sometimes. He quizes you every class at the end. He rambles on. Laughs at his own jokes. A lot of people from my class either took naps or just got up and left.
Take him !
I am confused with how he puts the grades. Not organized.
Boring lectures. You do not learn anything of real value. A lot of tests.
DO NOT TAKE HIM. Every class, he plays a video of him teaching from another semester, and in the video you cant even see the board and he expects you to take a quiz after every class over what was talked about in the video, but its almost impossible if you cant see the board and the video from who knows how long ago. QUIZ EVERYDAY! GO TO CLASS.
Great professor, takes his time to teach the material. Offer office hours to help students with the lesson as well.
Professor Bentley is not the professor to take if you expect to learn or comprehend the material. He shows a prerecorded video of himself teaching the previous class and sits down. He does not use Ecourses or the book. I wanted to attempt to teach myself the material but he doesn't follow the book. He prints notes that he wrote by hand.
Does not reply to emails, very nice man but lacks communication with students! His class is very simple, watch the lecture, take the quiz(always 3 questions). The lectures sometimes can be confusing because he gets confused himself, in the zoom he will say something like I dont remember what I said, but bare with him because hes older.
He was not the best of the professor that I have had. He doesn't explain the assignments. I was lucky to pass his class but I would never take him again.
We were given past recorded lectures to watch and then 3 question quizzes to answer every class, he never actually taught us. Exams were multiple choice then fill in the blank. The exams were more and more difficult and most students failed at least 2-3 of them, the makeup exams were even harder.
Just don't take the class. The entire class was confused when they actually showed up for in person classes and the online tests were not as easy as you might think they would be. Please don'ttake the class and the point system for grades is very confusing. We spent half the semester trying to figure out out real grade and only got one update. NO!
Took him for general PHYS 1. All assignments are online but you do come to class for the lectureswhich is kind of optional because he takes attendance by grading quizzes. Quizzes are every class day and based on what was talked about in class. If you use the formulas provided during the lecture, quizzes and exams should be a breeze. Use resources!
He does not email back and can not teach correctly.
shows up late and gives boring lectures about 12 different topics DO NOT TAKE HIM! teaching is terrible and doesn't give grades for attendance and he doesn't know how to teach correctly and explain the lesson never taking him again.
Mr. Bentley cannot teach not even trying to be rude. He forgets what he's saying when he teaches, it doesn't make sense, and he shows up late sometimes. You won't know your grade until halfway into the semester and until final grades are out. He's older and doesn't use technology a lot. I would avoid him. Attendance and participation matters.
I did not really learn much in his class, but he gives out quizzes for extra credit on your tests and all tests and quizzes are online.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
70%
Textbook Required
34%
Grade Predictor
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