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Class is hard. He is very UNCLEAR! Says test comes from hw problems but i dont think so. Even if u go to his office for help or ask him to clear things up its no help. I think he confuses me more. His lecture bores me the hell out. I hope i pass this clas
DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS ON-LINE! I made that mistake, and i had to drop the class.
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do not sign up for his class. very unfair teacher!
Tests are very tricky. Make sure to do your homework perfect, pay attention in class, participate and regardless of test scores, you should slide by with a B, but you have to show that you're understanding the material, otherwise he won't help you.
great teacher
tests are tricky, but overall an easy class. really gets turned on by physics problems!
He teaches more about himself that he teaches physics. I know he grew up in minnesota, wrestled and played football, his wife drives a toyota sequoia, he drives a civic, and that he used to drive a nissan, his kid plays foot call at olympic heights high school, but hasnt taught us a drop of physics.
Likes to talk about himself, doesnt like to teach, refers you to other people when you need help, If you know physics take this class, if you want to learn physics make sure you get a different teacher. This is coming from an A student. 1300 SAT.
hes a good teacher if u do ur homework u will pass w/ a c and fail every test...do the homework over and over....
If you study and do the homework, you will be fine. Makes the class entertaining and relates problems to real life. Labs help a lot. His tendency to go off subject is not an annoyance...more like a break during some intense lectures. He is very enthusiastic about physics and is always there to help.
Voehl is an awesome teacher and really enthusiastic about his work. He is very willing to help students learn, he just doesn't take a lot of crap (understandable). I would recommend him highly, but suggest not slacking off.
A true jackazz. He loves to talk about himself and has no interest in helping students. He entertains himself by belittling the class. Has no hesitations in calling any student stupid. I do not recommend taking his class if you can help it. He is not a nice person and is self-absorbed. If you do not mind being humilitated, take his class.
conceited teacher; likes to make examples of students; take dr. zheng instead if possible!
Mr. Voehl is a good professor. Physics is a very hard class so you have to be dedicated and willing to work to take this class. Take the advise he gives to study and you will do good in the class. He is very willing to help whenever you need it. He dislikes lazy people and people who come late to class(very much).
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Very unhelpful. I came in to this class with a history of enjoying physics and a 4.0 for several full-time semesters. He spends twice as much time on sports analogies as he does on concepts and calculations. He also stated that he doesn't want to spend a lot of time helping us on unclear info. He does not seem to enjoy helping people.
Awsome teacher!!! I am willing to take pyshics 2 w/ him. its tru he may be a narcissit. He teaches well, hates lazy people also tardy people. Great descriptions in class, good mood all the time. Great Common Sense!!!
Took the inter net class. Easy A. All the information was online and available to print out. Didn't even buy the book and I got an A.
this man is great! as long as he knows your giving an efort there is no way he will fial you. i got an A in this class. you actually learn what his teaching! great professor!!!!
Write down everything this guy writes up on the board! I got to use my notes and textbook on all the tests, but if you don't write down the problems and notes he puts on the board, your notes and probably your book will be useless.
Good teacher, goes a little fast in class, but is more than happy to review anything after class is over. He still allows you to use your notes and text book for the tests.
A bit too easy in the sense that the way he teaches, you dont really learn as much about Physics as you could've. Do homework u'll do good on test. Allowed all notes and formulas (ex. of how u arent forced to learn as much as you could). Kinda creepy weird personality. Happy to answer questions after class for u. Dont want to but have to take again
CONCIETED!!! made it seem like he is a great teacher...well he sucks...I learned more in high school physics than this guy.He waste time using analogies b/t basketball and learning. He's useless
he does talk about himself a lot but hes funny and makes physics understandable, he gets you to see how it really applies to everyday life. if you put in the effort and dont be late for class you will pass
U dont learn that much from him & hes conceited. Dont ever be late (I think hes justified in that tho).Note problems he likes or says look like test quest, will def. be on it.Also, study & put on cheat sheet all he goes over in class even if wasn't covered in hw b/c will be on test.I would do ok w. hw but crashed w. tests,they r not like hw AT ALL!
this was a great class if you came. He goes over any homework and if you're smart enough to copy it down you can get a grade just for having it at the end of the semester. He is available to you after class and by email. His test are lecture by lecture and not group. Just be there on time.
easy class, just come on time, stay on his good side, and write down everything that he says and you'll get an A. oh yeaah, try to do some of your homework every now then.
Great teacher...i passed his class with an A...maybe you guys are talking bad about him because you were the one's who didn't pass his class...or you're the one's he made an example of
BE ON TIME! Attendance is a sign in sheet that he picks up at THE EXACT moment class starts. The class is really hard. Its all about formulas. Ask as many questions as possible because he isn't very clear. He moves very fast. Test, mostly multiple choice, some fill in the blank. he won't let you take the test if you are literally 1 second late. :(
Great teacher! He makes physics so interesting; moreover, he loves helping. He returns all his emails. Be respectful, and arrive to class on time.
Awesome Professor; he is still my favorite. Simply the best.
enthusiastic, totally in love with himself. but alright guy pretty much. do your homework right, and you'll do fine.
Worst professor ever! He is smart and has a lot of knowledge in physics but he does not know how to TEACH. He takes too much time talking about himself. He probably will make you pass his class but nothing will be learned.
Very arrogant..very strict on time and attendance (one good thing), doesn't answer all the questions he says he will, MUST TAKE NOTES...but if you can hang in there until about the 12th week he will offer extra credit (problems are not easy, but you work in groups)..i think he should've been what he looks like, A COP!!!
Good Prof. Really knows his stuff. If you plan on going into the medical field, this is your guy. He uses old MCATS for his tests. If you work hard and go to class, an A is very achievable
Strict on attendance and tardiness but I liked this because there was no disruptions. He is very nice and helpful. Class was almost 5hours long but he made it very interesting and was not boring at all! You will easily pass if you come to class and participate!!
He requires common respect... like come to class on time, don't click your pen, don't talk while he is talking. If you work hard and pay attention you should do fine. He gives extra credit to good students!
hes cool, dont talk in class.take lots of notes, but they wont be on his tests. he tells you nothing that really helps. just be in class everytime and you'll pass.
he's cool, get on his good side. dont talk during class. his notes are useless, tests are hard, except final, which is deathly easy because he gives you a huge sheet of paper to write notes on. but do take notes, he remembers, so if youre doing badly, you can ask him for grade help ;)
My brain did not see things the way he taught the class.
He is a really great person to talk to. His lectures go at a very fast pace and he expects you to work hard. I enjoyed his class but it was definitely challenging. I would recommend but stay on his good side and keep up!
He moves at too fast of a pace during his lectures and then expects you to completely understand the homework. He doesn't let you use the restroom...? Overall, I wouldn't want to take a class of his again. His personality wasn't my cup of tea either, he talked about himself too much.
Awesome professor. His teaching style may not be for everyone, mostly because it's different. But I sure did learn a good deal. I would take the same class again if it'd do me any good. I'd definately recomend this professor. It was challenging, and may be difficult for those who aren't strong in math. Superior proff though. A+++++
Talked alot about himself. Lectures were useless. Would have done just as well with an internet class.
Great teacher. Very hard subject, but he makes it fun. Tends to go off on little tangents...but other than that don't be late to class and make sure all your work is done! It was hard work for me because I'm not strong in math at all, but I got an A! He'll help you as long as you've done all your work. I'm definitely taking him for PHYSICS I & II
BY FAR THE WORST TEACHER AT IRSC!!This man is horrible! Very arrogant and inconsiderate! Not helpful at all! Goes on and on about himself all class. Offers no help! He should be fired!
Currently in his class. He is fast passed but he presents a problem from several different angles so that all types of learning styles are accomodated. If you are a MATURE studene than this is a prof. for you. He won't tollerate high school behavior. So grow up and learn something!
he seemed really knowledgable, but found out he's actually stereotypical and judged you before you can prove yourself
I have been reading the comments and it seems that you either stay on his good side and you get an A(usually the students who already know physics and have taken previous physics classes) or if you are having problems he will treat you like sh*t. This is my experience. I would not recommend him unless you want a grade based on how well you can su
Great instructor. He creates a super learning environment as he does not like disruptions in class. Stay on his good side by coming to class every day and doing your homework.
Currently in college physics. The course is hard, but it's physics so there you go. My goal to be an MD and heard he is the instructor to take as mcat exams are hard. He makes the course interesting, and does talk about himself, usually about what terrible golfer and surfer he is. I perceive this to be a way of giving us a much needed mental break.
I highly recommend this professor! I?ve had several physics courses from him, so I feel qualified to judge. He demands a professional environment for both teaching and learning. He makes the course enjoyable. Finally, he?s smart, has a great personality, and is the best looking male instructor on campus!
I gave Prof Voehl all 5s to make up for the idiots who can't learn and take it out on the teacher. Prof Voehl is a GREAT teacher. He gives you 6 of the 20 test questions every day before the test. He gives you all the equations needed to solve all the problems. Easy class, and I've never taken or wanted physics.
I?m taking this professor for Earth Science. Fun course as he relates information to the local area. There?s really no homework, as long as you get the notes in class every day. I have an ?A? so far and am enjoying the course!
I took PHY1020 with him. You use his book (cheaper) and he drops your lowest test score. He makes the physics easy to understand and if you write down everything he does, you'll pass the tests no problem. He is an **** and you must be on time to class EVERYDAY, but he is an easy teacher. He gives you answers to the tests.
Finally! Someone who cares about OUR learning environment! Thank YOU Professor Voehl! You?re the best! He is the best physics prof I have ever had, he is clear and easy to understand. He also gives you a couple "sample" test questions before each test. I look forward to taking my next physics course with him.
he is so funny and he makes everything easy to understand. he is a great teacher!!
AMAZING, AMAZING Professor. I took him last semester and will be taking many more of his classes. He explains everything in great detail, he loves teaching, he's very helpful after class and by e-mail. You have to do the work! Keep up with your lab book it's an easy A. He works any and all homework problems. I got an A it isn't impossible! :)
Professor Voehl is an outstanding Physics teacher. He passion for physics reminds me of a previous teacher I had years ago in high school whose passion was the same.
Arrogant and cocky. Seems to favor the younger female students. He does not treat all students the same. His grading system is inconsistent
My favorite Professor! Mr. Voehl is a great instructor and very helpful. He arrives to class early, and stays late to help his students. BTW Professor Voehl does favor students, he favors students who come to class every day, on time, work hard, and have a good attitude.
As a teacher he is decent, albeit he is very fast at explaining things. Two days before his workbook was due I brought it to him and got him to check it for anything missing. He said "you'll get it, don't worry". So I fixed everything he pointed out, and brought it to him. He looked at it and said " You've got to be kidding" and have me a 0 for it.
I just finished College Physics I, and I am so happy! I FINALLY get it! Professor Voehl tied everything together using something called synergistic physics (which is his new book). My first A in physics!. It was so wonderful having a professor who completely understands the material and presents to us way that's easy to comprehend!
I enjoyed Professor Voehl's physics course. He knows his physics, can write with either hand and does math in his head. Impressive! He cared about me as a student and was always there to help me. He could tell I was trying and was very patient with me. I only need one physics course for my major, but I hope to take more courses from him.
I had to work my butt off in this class and it paid off. Practice makes perfect, do all the work required (work book and online problems) you will grade well on the tests. There was a person in the class who scored in the 60's on the first two test and ended up with 80 and 90's at the end of the semester. I always looked forward going to class.
I've taking him for to semester and he is by far one of the best teachers i've come across. if you do your work and come to class you'll pass i ended up with b's in his class i would of neva thought i would get it. i never understood physics till i took it with him. awesome teacher.
I passed my MCAT exam because of Professor Voehl! I found him to be helpful, entertaining, smart and articulate. His lectures were well organized, and he teaches towards understanding the material. I highly recommend this professor.
took Intro to physics with him. He is the most entertaining and well organized teacher I've come across in IRSC. He can be tricky as far as test questions but after the first exam, you get it. Expect to pay attention acutely, he wastes no time, but you will actually understand it. He runs a tight ship! You'll laugh, he will be your favorite.
Likes to talk about himself. Likes to talk about how he favors good looking females. Be prepared to take fast notes in class as you have no textbook to follow to figure out homework problems once you get home. Wish he'd slow down. He is entertaining but very full of himself and his sports (or lack of) ability.
Professor Voehl in an excellent instructor, but he's not for everyone. He is entertaining, which is good for a physics prof. He know's his stuff and is a stickler for attendance and work habits. Lazy students, or students with attitude (bad) need not apply. Most helpful Prof I've had.
I just passed College Physics I and I am delighted. Professor Voehl is wonderful! He is honest and fair, and always willing to help me. His course is straight forward, and I always enjoyed coming to class.
Excellent professor. Very fair and helpful. I am in the course now. Physics is not my thing, but I always look forward to going to his class. I highly recommend this professor.
Favorite teacher so far.
Awesome prof! No food in his class. Don't make him repeat stuff. And do your work book!!!!
Very strict professor. Cares about his students and their grades. No food, no computers, no cellphones. Just his book, a calculator and hard work. I learned so much! My favorite course, and my favorite prof.
I'm currently in college physics II, preparing for taking MCATS in a month. It's a summer course so there's a lot of material in a short time. The course is meticulously structered and Professor Voehl is demanding, but helpful. I appreciate the opportunity to have him as my instructor.
Fast paced, meticulous, informative, helpful, enthusiastic are just a few words to describe this well educated man. This was the most difficult course I had ever taken. The Prof was helpful, funny, and extremly patient with all questions. The after class sessions were very helpful. I do not have a math or scientific mind - I do now! Thanks Prof!
If you have time to teach yourself from the book for lecture and want to waste money on his required self-written lab manual, take him and enjoy his self-righteous lectures with minimal explanation of concepts. Otherwise Zheng will comprehensively teach harder mater. Voehl's tests are rudimentary, and he'll usually give a test question in lecture.
Professor Voehl is very full of himself. He wastes a lot of lecture telling the same stories over and over again. Ask for help and you will end up getting yelled at.
I ask for, and get help from Professor Voehl almost everyday. The course is hard for me, but his book is easy to read the problems are simalar to what he gives in his tests. I recommend this professor.
Difficult course, but great instructor. I need to plan more time to study but that's physics I guess. Professor Voehl explains things very well, and is helpful. He does seem to appreciate the work I do for his class. I like the real world applications he gives physics, especially in the medical field.
I'm in physics I now and enjoying the course. I'm pre-med and do find the course a lot of work. Doing the homework pays dividends on the exams. Professor Voehl does assign quite a bit of homework. If you're prepared you will do well on the exams. This professor is very predictable: Do your homework, study hard and good grades come your way.
Profesor Voehl and physics was the toughest class I ever had. He isn't very great at explaing because he expects you to kknow it for some reason. If you practice and do the homework and book, he will drop your lowest test. I would not take him again, but he does offer a lot of help. If you do everything required and put in some time you can pass
Professor Voehl is very bright, well-read, articulate man. He tries very hard to bring physics down to a level I can understand, and I appreciate his efforts. I need the course for my major, but physics is not my major. Thankfully the man is helpful and patient. I recommend the professor.
Smart, helpful, fair and entertaining! My fav prof! Plus he's good looking! :)
Professor Voehl loves talking about himself and how great an educator he is. He keeps to the easy problems in the chapter. I enjoyed buying his self-written, one sided paged, small lab manual for 70 bucks. Bad professor, avoid taking him.
Tough class, great professor! His book is very helpful. He praises his students early and often if they're doing their work. He's the best out there. I look forward to taking him for physics II.
Professor Voehl is knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. College Physics I is not for physics majors, and Prof knows it, he teaches in a medical direction which I greatly appreciate. This is my second attempt at the course. I had Zheng first, I'm really happy I'm taking Voehl.
Do not be even a millisecond late to his class. If class starts at 11:00, be there before 10:59, LITERALLY!!!He explains pretty well. If you do the workbook ACCURATELY and the homework you will pass the class.
Super Professor! I failed the course once already (with a different teacher) and now I'm with Professor Veohl. I'm doing great! Come to class every day and do your work. Very helpful he helped me for 2 hours after class yesterday! :)
Do your homework problems, and pay special attention to the examples his gives in class, he sometimes puts those on the exams to see if you're doing your work and paying attention! I seek, and receive help from Professor Voehl every day! Prof appreciates the work I put into his class.
Prof Voehl is very personable and helpful. Lazy students won't like him, but guys like me who study really hard are thankful to have a professor who notices and appreciates the effort. He is, without question, my favorite professor. I'm looking forward to College Physics I next semester.
He is not good at getting concepts across. Thankfully he only touches the surface for each chapter. He requires you to purchase a 70 dollar small lab manual he wrote along with the text book for lecture.
Professor Voehl gives excellent presentations. He covers the chapters quite comprehensively. I enjoy his examples and his lab/problem manual brings physics into the real world. He is the self proclaimed "Dr. House" of physics and notices everything. It would be tough to pass this class without doing your homework.
Professor Voehl helped me before, during and after class today. I find if you work hard he helps you a lot. He has no time for slackers or students who do not take his course seriously. I like his examples and demonstrations. He is very personable and easy to talk to. I recommend this professor.
I'm currently in College Physics II with Zheng (absolutely no help). I'm passing the course because Voehl helps me and he's not even my professor!
Finally! Someone who can TEACH! I loved his course and professional environmnet he maintains.
Took this guy my first semester ever going to college. Didn't know anyone so I sat in the back and thought this was the easiest class ever. Had a 97 in the class and got a B because he said I didn't participate enough, dropping me 10 points. This guy just thinks he is gods gift to the world
Professor Voehl is the god of physics! I've had three(3) different physics courses with him, and aced them all. I'm in engineering school because of him. I wish he'd transfer to UF and show the prof's there how to present the stuff.
I'm in my second course with Doctor Voehl now. He is soooooo cool! The universities even recommend him!
Prof Voehl is very upfront about his expectations. Be on time, respectful & hard working and he will spend the time necessary for you to do well. If you are late or disrespectful, you may as well not show up at all. Great teacher & nicer than he lets on.
Voehl requires that you purchase a 70 dollar lab manual he wrote along with the text book. He takes points away if you are absent to many classes. He spent a lot of time talking about how great a professor he is during lecture.
Professor Voehl is the best physics prof ever! His book was very helpful. It brought physics into the real world. This gentleman has very high standards of attendance and effort. If you want to learn something, he's your man!
Excellent professor....very knowledgeable. I love his book! Super course! Thanks for your help with the MCAT's Professor V!
Thought this is going to be a hard class, but the professor's teaching method was simple enough, for a novice to understand. Helps students before, after and during office hours. Very strict with his rules, and won't stand for disturbance in his classes.
<3 Prof V: makes class FUN! Enthusiasm's contagious, sooo looked fwd to every class. Loved all his stories. Physics is in everything, would like to know more... Perhaps I'll see him again. Now 'bout that website photo in the corner, doesn't do justice to Prof's DYNAMIC personality! He's worked for the hot chili pepper rating, appreciate his effort.
He is a great instructor. At first I was nervous about his class because I thought it was going to be hard but then I grew to love it. He made it fun,and easy to understand. If you write down all of his notes from the board, and do all the home works there is no way to fail. He is very serious about tardiness, so do not be late for class.
Awesome teacher!One of my favorites!Demands attendance, attention, and homework to be done.Tells lots of stories about himself, but keeps your interest. Don't use your cell phone or eat during class. Drinks are allowed. Take notes if you want extra help...which seems fair.I would definately take him again if needed!Loves what he does and it shows!
Professor Voehl is a fantastic instructor. The majority of our class was preparing to take the mcat, pcat or other medical/healthcare exam in the upcoming months. He focused a lot of his teaching geared towards the preparation for these exams. He is very knowledgeable and he is always willing to go over homework with the class. Great professor!
Professor V. is simply the best! I love going to his class, and can honestly say that he has made me see physics in everything!!! He is very intelligent, eloquent and will do his best to help. Do the homework, take notes.He allows students to use the lab manual and the notes for the exam.Highly recommended! Love him!!! will miss you Prof!!!
Highly recommended. Pay attention and come to class ON TIME and you'll receive an A - regardless if you like Physics or not. I took one Physics course with him and I definitely plan to take another, more advanced physics class.
Prof Voehl is an excellent and all-about-students type of professor.. He is going out of his way to help, but he demands attendance, never be late or disrespectful, he hates that! 85 is an A, 75 is a B... Great guy!!
Professor V. is definitely my favorite teacher ever! Love his personality and enthusiam for teaching. I'll miss you!!
Great teacher! Kept the class's attention for the whole semester.
professor voehl is the best teacher ever to take if u are nervous about physics. physic is a hard course but this teacher make it look like a piece of cake. As long as u pay attension and come to class i garentee u will pass.
Great professor! Really eccentric and cool, knows what he's talking about and helps you whenever he can! Great clarity and you use the entire lab book.
Professor Voehl is your ideal professor for ANY Physics course you need. He is EXTREMELY strict with attendance and behavior, which is GREAT to see and experience. Just show up on time to EVERY class, do ALL of the homework, actively participate in class, and you are GUARANTEED AT LEAST a "B"! Permits utilization your books and notes on his exams!
Well this professor may be a good teacher, but if you miss a class due to illness and then are 2 minutes late to the next class he will scrutinize you in front of the entire class telling you that you are sick because you "don't eat well and should exercise more" so basically flu season only applies to "fat people" and then he will withdraw you.
Excellent Professor. I really like him. This is my second class with him and you must know he is not for everybody. He is an absolute stickler for attendance, and you must be to class on time. He will not tolerate disruptions. I had him for college physics I, and is the best, most helpful professor I have ever had.
Best Professor Ever! Physics I is the toughest course I've ever taken, but Professor Voehl made it enjoyable.
Professor Voehl makes physics understandable. We did a lab a few weeks ago where we had to calculate the distance projectile would fly at an angle. I was so surprised! Professor Voehl says physics works! He's right! Thanks Prof for helping me understand such a difficult subject.
His teaching skills are lacking. I don't understand most of his teachings. I have to go to the ASC lab in order to understand the lessons we just learned. He's not a very approachable guy to seek help with 1 on 1. WARNING, DON'T come to class late! You must have good attendance. Lets u use notes & book on the tests, that's the only good part.
Professor Voehl is a class act. I wish all my professors managed their classrooms the same way as Dr. Voehl. His students come to learn physics.
Overall great professor. Take him if you get the chance.
Alright here is what you need to know: I tried with another professor and it was awful. He is a great guy and wants you to do well. To get an A it took work but it was worth it in the end. Read the book, do the examples and problems throughout . Pay attention and don't be late. Taking him again for sure.
Easy class if you: Do not talk. Do not ask questions. Follow ALL his rules. The lab book is your golden goose. Draw diagrams, don't miss units,include equations, and be neat! Also be 10 minutes early to class and NEVER miss a class. If you miss a class you are doomed.
Dr. Voehl was absolutely amazing. I took him spring 2014. One of the best professors I have ever had the oppurtunity of learning from. He is very strict with attendance and being on time for classes, but his teaching techniques are awesome. Very fair with tests and extra credit. There is a reason he has a long wait list for his classes,take him!
Great teacher, uses examples that are actually interesting and is very explanatory when help is needed. Highly recommended
Best professor at IRSC.
Attendance is beyond mandatory for a passing grade. He's incredibly busy, and if you get anything marked wrong online by mistake, he won't bother to fix it. He demands that your notebook be perfect in order to ask for help personally, and perfection is definitely not attainable unless you have a LOT of time to invest. It's a definite pass or fail.
Professor Voehl is the best ever. He teaches physics, so you have to work, but what else is new. Most helpful prof I've ever had. He lectures attitude, attendance and effort, and makes you stick by it. I've had him for 2 classes. My advice is don't take him if you don't want to work for your grade. He rewards effort. He's a good professo
Professor Voehl is an awesome, awesome teacher. Yeah he's strict on attendance SHOW UP thats all you have to do, had a family emergency this semester he helped me out. Very knowledgeable, every class be expected to go home early so he has time to help those who need it. Im a veteran and recommend this class to my fellow Vets.
Late to work, get fired. Late to Voehl's, get bad grade. Like the real world. High ego, harsh and gritty, weed out slackers. Easies up after WD's. All lecture, he put pen to paper 30m whole sem. LOVES story time, about him of course. Ends class 30m early to help others. Tests are easy. Gives 1 drop grade. Use book as drop, expects it perfect! no jk
Great Professor. He is extremely intelligent and a bit eccentric. Very clear on what he expects on his students. As long as you study and do your assignments you will do well! I'm absolutely looking forward to taking more Physics classes with him, I learned a lot.
Professor Voehl is awesome. Physics is tough no matter who teaches you but he gives it his all to make sure you can pass the class and always tries to relate physics to something everyone understands. He also tells a lot of sports stories and relates them to physics, which if you're sports fanatic like me, you will enjoy. DO NOT BE LATE!
He is a very great professor! Attendance is mandatory so get there early. He tells you exactly what he expects from you, very straightforward and smart. Physics is a tough subject but if you do your homework and come to class he will teach you and get you through it!
Do your lab book its an easy 100% test grade! Make sure its neat, data set, pictures and UNITS are there! lab book examples are on ALL the tests mixed up and changed. He gives a few examples in class, WRITE them down!Learn how to convert units! Units must MATCH to be able to use them in a formula! You will pass if you convert, use correct formulas
Super easy class if you do the work. Gives a few homework problems. Doesn't lecture much. Tells a lot of stories that are kind of funny. Don't get on his bad side by coming late to class. You have to be there BEFORE ON TIME or your attendance won't count.
Best professor Ive had. Very enthusiastic! Very knowledgeable. Lectures most of the class with lots of notes. Take good notes, do the homework and you will be okay. I may be crazy, but Im taking him for advanced physics this summer!
He is strict but if you try your best and ask for help, he will help you. I got an A, but I work hard for it. FYI -Partying and taking this class will not work.
this class was the worst ive ever taken. i was in his online express course and his required book was for the lab manual he clearly wrote i had to search online for a pdf of the actual required textbook and oh if you actually want to learn anything from this class your only real option is to read the whole textbook .
This is the best online class I have ever taken. Professor Voehl's course is very straight forward. You need to read the book and do the assignments. I does take some time. I don't really like physics, but I do a little more now. The practice tests really helped a lot. The exams come straight out of the homework and practice tests.
I'm finishing up a night physics class with Professor Voehl now. Interesting professor. He lets us out early to help struggling students and always stays well after the class is supposed to ends to help us. I don't know how many of us really like the class or even physics, but we sure like our professor. Thank you.
Although he is a nice guy, he doesn't teach at all. All he does is brag about himself and tells stories about his daughter. He does not know how to teach. He gives you homework problems to do. as long as you do them you'll be alright. His tests are significantly way easier than the homework. In summary, dont expect him to teach, it all falls on u
Excellent instructor. Professor Voehl is the first teacher I have had that actually gives real life examples to the subject he teaches. He may talk about himself, but it's usually referencing a physics example that applies to the whole class. Do all homework. He gave me extra help when I asked for help in the math class I was taking.
Not an easy A so you will have to work for your grade a little bit. Make sure to pay attention in class to the examples he gives because they will usually show up on future tests. Doing your homework/lab book helps. Good professor who I would take again.
BEWARE: Don't take PHY2053 ONLINE. Voehl is phenomenal for lecture, but you will have extremely difficult exams if you take the course online and will have to teach yourself physics all by yourself. 3 Exams & 1 Final make up your entire grade. Take the lecture if you have the option, just not the fully online course for PHY2053. You will be sorry.
Just finished College Physics I online (6 week course). Wow, it was tough, but Professor Voehl was always there to help me. You study by yourself for sure, but his course offered lots of help with videos and instructional aids. Still tough though. If you study and keep up with it you'll be okay. Otherwise take him for lecture, he is great!
DONT BE LATE !!!! If you're late by 1 minute he marks you absent. Tests are based on hw problems and examples he writes on the board. Lab book counts as a test grade make sure it's neat how he wants it. I would deff take him again.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE. You will read the whole book by yourself cover to cover and teach yourself physics. I got a question wrong on the PRACTICE TEST and emailed him my work to see what I did wrong and he ignored 3 of my e-mails until I realized I was completely on my own. FYI everyone I asked for help, got my same answer on it. Confused.
I finished my third physics course with Professor Voehl last semester. The first 2 were lecture and last one was online. I scored A's in all three. Physics is a lot of work, but Professor Voehl was very helpful. He answered my emails really fast. Online was a challenge because I could not attend his wonderful lectures, but was my only option.
Professor Voehl is very strict but he is really a fair instructor. He is a nice guy if you come to class on time and do your work. He was very helpful. Professor even burrowed me one of his calculators for an exam when I forgot mine at home. Physics is very hard for me and I achieved a good grade with his help. Would take him again.
If you are looking for an easy A in an online physics class, this is the guy to take. He didn't give any due dates, and everything only used the basic equations. On tests you get a formula card, and a lot of the questions are the same as the questions he uses in the online quizzes.
Physics is a difficult subject, so no matter who you have it may be difficult. But, with Voehl, it is easier. He is probably one of my favorite teachers at IRSC. He really helps you and prepare you for his tests. He also provide real life situations to help you understand. At long as you try and has good attendance, you will pass.
Prof Voehl seems excessive and rude at first, but he isn't at all! He just likes to be well respected and wants to have his class taken seriously. If you are one that can't make it to class before the time your suppose to be there you will be marked absent, after 2x he starts deducting points from final grade. Must put in work & practices.
Respected and caring is Professor Voehl. He has zero tolerance for class disruptions. He doesn't allow a student to be tardy or disruptive. I found it took me a while to get used to him, but I really liked his class environment. It is easy to learn in his classroom. He always answered questions, and was very fast with email response.
Professor Voehl has very strict rules. He does not ever change his rules. Prof does math in his head which is impressive. I needed a lot of help so I took him. He even let the class out a little early to help students like me. After the course was over I still didn't like physics that much, but I sure appreciated the professors efforts.
Do not show up a minute late. Professor Voehl was an amazing professor. He has very strict rules that are easy to follow. If you follow these rules, and DO YOUR HOMEWORK, you will have an easy time getting an A. Tests are homework problems with numbers changed around. He will also highly curve your grade if you have perfect attendance.
I wish I took this class in person b/c it's hard to teach yourself the material especially during the summer. But I had the opportunity to take the lab with him so he was very kind enough to help me after lab! He's really nice and quite entertaining. The online lecture class had 12 quizzes and 4 exams (1 drop). Do the HW problems & quizzes!
I took PHY2053 with Dr. Voehl over the summer. The class was online -so you had to teach yourself- but it wasn't too difficult. To do well in this course repeatedly do the hw problems and go to the ASC Lab for help.
Toughest courses and hardest professor I've ever had in college. I didn't like him and first, but ended up taking 2 physics lectures and labs from him. His lectures kept me coming to class. I needed physics for my degree. I heard he was the best - I heard right. If you need to pass physics and are willing to work for it, he's your prof.
I took Professor Voehl online for college physics I, and face-to-face for college physics II. He sure stayed on us online, and asked us almost on a daily basis if we needed any help. He was really fast with emails, and very helpful in his office. He helped me pass the MCAT with a good score while taking college physics II. Thanks Prof!
Very fair professor. He helped me every day after class and in lab. The guy has his rules - follow them and all will be okay. I'm looking forward to College Physics II with this professor.
There are only a few test he grades during the semester. If you miss to many classes your final grade gets deducted. Going to class is helpful and he offers review sessions after everyone is dismissed. Doing the homework will help you a lot as his test are based on the homework assignments. He is willing to bump up grades if you were a good student
I'm currently taking college physics II from this professor after taking college physics I with him. He is the best. These are the hardest courses I have ever had to take, but professor Voehl is very helpful. I highly recommend this professor.
First true science professor I have had. He is no nonsense. He have very strict rules which really helped me pay attention. I don't like science or math but I needed d this course. The course was pretty easy if you came to class every day and worked. Great lectures. I'm glad I am done tho.
Super Professor. Professor Voehl gave me a little extra credit for perfect attendance and working really hard. He was not my favorite instructor, but he is one of the best I've had.
Physics is by far the hardest course I have ever taken in my life. I'm glad it's over. Professor Voehl was very fast returning my emails and always stayed after class to help me. I passed his course with a C. I am very grateful for Professor Voehl and that my program only requires one physics course.
Professor is smart and funny. I will miss him, but not his physics course. He helped me with my math which I don't much like either.
Prof Voehl was amazing! I loved his class and fell in love with physics. He was very helpful with the assignments and getting ready for the tests. Hard work though!
All of his examples in his lectures make up the test. Be sure to take plenty of notes and do the homework. I was almost never absence from his class but struggled a lot on the exams. He bumped me up just so I could graduate. Extremely understanding and easy to talk to, great professor.
I have taken four physics courses from Professor Voehl. My degree is pre-med, and he prepared me very well for the MCAT. I believe Professor Voehl has retired. He was my favorite science instructor and will be missed.
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