excellent intsructor

201, 202, 203 sequence improves over time

goo at what he does. tries hard to help and does many examples. best in physics department i have had.

good teacher. straight forward tests. watch multiple choice! good for partial credit on write out problems. 8 am too early though.

Great teacher. Very clear. A little cocky but very straight forward and clear. Best science teacher I have had.

Awesome teacher, awesome class. Made complicated physics concepts easy and fun to understand and learn.

Other than the ponytail, he's not too bad of a teacher, with the exception of the occasional sarcastic remark to a student's question once in a while.

Very clear and wants us to understand the material. Makes hard physics not so bad. was rude to people asking dumb questions but has improved over time.

loose the skullett

Very difficult/time consuming class, but very clear and straight forward. Seems a bit full of himself at times, but tests are fair, long labs, but overall I'ld give him a 4 out of 5(good). Love the remote control thing, very helpful.

Trust me, both David and the Physics Department have improved exponentially.

Most difficult courses I have ever taken. But, this guy tries to help the best he can.

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big class. very difficult. avoid if possible. prof is OK.

Class is cake if you've taken physics 21X, easy if you've had 20X, and a struggle if you haven't had similar. He works hard to make class more entertaining.

make sure you go to class or read somebody's notes. the book is useless.

much better than Krane and easier too

hard course. Bannon is wierd but helpful.

I went to his office he chained me to his desk with handcuffs and tortured me for hours! I have the scars to prove it!

no curve? does this guy actually think we are going to learn something? this is OSU!

why do I have to take physics?

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the answers submitting via PRS units aren't graded, but they do help me wake up at such an early hour

Good Teacher

hair guy

hard tests

Not hard to begin with because there's no math, but he made it even easier by how clear he was. The study guides follow our lecture notes exactly and the test questions are really simple.

Very helpful and practical.

they guy he accused of plagerism WAS plagerising. if you write your own stuff and cite your sources properly you're fine. he's not out to get anybody.

Actually, he treats all OSU students like retards. Can't really blame him though. Most of us are pretty lame.

pretty good teacher. treats you like you are stupid, but teaches physics pretty well. the tests are pretty hard, but if you study you will do fine in the class.

He does jump into the wall. What a nut.

I had him as recitation instructor for both physics 212 and 213, and in general he had a clear and helpfull teaching style that encouraged us to think for ourselves and find the answers with his help, rather than him just giving us the answers.

though very strange, he teaches physics well and somehow manages to make the class interesting.

I had him over the summer. Not an easy course and he doesn't make it any easier.

Treats us like middle schoolers. I usually come to lecture and am ready to take notes 5 minutes beforehand, so I try to read the Barometer for a minute and he blows up at me "If you're gonna read a paper please go to another class." I'm expected to just sit there for 5 minutes? Threw a book o

I'm learning a lot more now that I'm not using my calculator as much

Great prof! Cares about your learning and allows plenty of time for questions. I thought tests were EZ. Doesn't curve. He's good at keeping class on track, so if you ask a question that's off topic he'll keep to the subject at hand. He is a goof but it keeps the class fun. Throws chalk if you nap.

I really enjoyed this guy because he was clear, concise, a good teacher, and a complete jackass. Nothing is more entertaining when your learning physics than a prof. who has a great sense of humor.

Good professor, clear and precise. His lectures are entertaining and lively. Tests aren't horribly bad. The guy doesn't allow graphing calc. on tests so make sure you know your math. Better then other physics profs I have had before.

Not bad for a physics class. Tests were pretty easy.

His class is easy if you pay attention and at least read the book a little at a time. He will do ANYTHING to make sure everyone's paying attention, even if it makes him look stupid. He's climbed over desks, thrown tennis balls, and walked out or sat down at a desk in the middle of lecture.

Well, all you really have to do is show up to class... and since he part of your grade is from showing up anyway, you ought to. He explains stuff pretty well, if you don't understand something, ask and he'll be glad to explain it more in depth. If you don't learn what he teaches it's your own fault. The tests are a little hard though.

Good teacher. Explained physics well and tests were fair.

The material is NOT easy, and Bannon understands that and does try to help. Way better than any other physics prof. I've had.

Bannon is a very effective teacher and has a very clear albeit strict way of teaching. The tests are challenging, but you get a fair amount of points to make up for your mistakes. Just don't expect to skip, slack off, and still do well in the class.

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lecture are very clear, tests are fair, material is very difficult

Hes a good instructor, you will learn a lot if you listen and take notes. also, take the recitation with the lecture, it gives you a chance to learn more one on one with a TA since lectures are large. He dosent put up with BS in his lectures either, and he is STRONGLY opposed to calculators, be prepared to see him smash a few.

Didn't like him freshman year b/c he was a little intimidating, he's so straightforward. But getting accustomed to his ways, things got easier and it's fairly easy to get an A. I mean, 90% is an A so that was nice. I got A's for PH211&PH212. Just do your HW. He writes out solutions online. I like this guy a lot. He's fair, he listens, he's clear.

Bannon makes physics interesting and practical. He can be very helpful during his office hours. The tests are challenging, but the 5% adjusted grade in the class is nice. The book and lab are worthless. Make it to the lectures and take the recitation if possible.

He is a really good physics teachers. He doesn't like people who slack off, and sometimes he comes off as a jerk, but he teaches his subject very well. Take him if you want to learn and not just get an easy grade.

Very good prof...makes lecture interesting, and you will learn a lot from taking him. You will have to work hard to do well in his class (especially with his tests) but it is definately possible to get an A. Focus on the notes you take in lecture, and take the recitation if you can.

He's a really good professor, and everything pretty much makes sense in lecture. His tests are pretty hard though, so study a lot and pay attention on how to solve problems, not just memorizing equations. He also doesn't like it when people talk/read the newspaper in class, so he will yell at you if you do. But otherwise he is great!

Dude is tough, but fair. You can do all right if you put the work in, but it takes a lot of work.

Dude's like out of control. Threw himself into the wall. Insane.

I went to class 4 times besides lab. first day, first midterm, second midterm, class before final, and final. I got a b, make of it what you will. seemed like a nice guy though

Clear, concise, always to the point. Is always prepared with examples, doesn't make mistakes, and knows how to prepare the material in a way students can understand. Little full of himself.

He's very cool and easy to understand. Materials are hard(what do you expect?). I don't like the format of the test. If you don't know how to do one question you lose 2-3% of your total grade right there. Labs were a total waste of time. Don't worry about this class if you could think like Einstein. I barely passed 211

Experience prof who knows what he's talking about and what he should be talking about. I actually find his tests relatively easy and aced them all. My friend missed the final and had to take it over the summer. I showed him Bannon's version and he said it was cakewalk comparing to what he had to do. Overall, great prof, take him over others.

I took the whole series from him and hes a very excellent teacher. Not only does he know his stuff but he can teach it so you will understand. If you have a problem, he will help and wont let you leave until you have it. You will have to pay attention in class but this guy makes that easy. Tests are not too difficult, just study.

Dave knows his stuff and the tests are easy. He does make you feel stupid and he made me afraid to ask questions at office hours. HE WILL NEVER ADMIT HE IS WRONG, or at least you have to argue forever until he will admit it. I would recommend this class, he is the easier physics teacher; but go to the TA's for help, they aren't dicks.

Knows his stuff. Self-proclaimed ****. No kidding, he said it in class and its the truth. He gives you everything that you need for the exams but has no pity.

Dave can be an ass, but I've heard he's easier than the other teacher for this series. Tests usually aren't too bad if you've studied for them. It's not difficult to pass the classes in this series. However, it has been difficult for me to stick with it because I can't stand Dave. And I'm not the only one with a dislike for the man.

I took Dave for 4 different classes and he is the BEST instructor I have ever had. Alot of people think he is a jerk, but they just don't understand his sence of humor. If you get to know him he is really funny. Plus Dave will bend over backwards to help you, he even helped me with homework from other courses. Dave is a great guy!!!

He's a great professor. Teaches so you understand, but as a human being; a dick. It's very entertaining to mock him while he teaches though, "Would you please stop talking". Or my personal favorite, "Thanks for coming, I'm glad you could make it." (Said every monday of every week of every class I've had with him, 211-213).

good teacher very hard subject he makes it very clear

Dave rocks! His tests are easy if you study. I was a business student...so I know what easy is;) He helps keep lazy idoits out of engineering school.

This is by far my favorite teacher I have ever had. He is insanely good at teaching and really good at explaining complex concepts. He not only teaches physics, but how to solve problems in general, something I can really use in my career. I definately recommend Dave to anyone taking the 211 - 213 series.

His grading isn't curved, so very hard to get good exam grades

good lectures, makes you feel like an idiot in office hours, not much room for error on tests...do the suggested problems!

Mixed reviews. His tests are very difficult, but you do get the material drilled into you very well. Reading quizzes every lecture keep you in class. Abrasive personality, swears a lot. Makes you feel like an idiot in lectures and on tests. Always asks, "Is this too easy? Should I skip this?" during examples, which is very annoying and wastes time.

Bannon is nuts, but everyone knows that. Likes to make people feel like idiots when they ask questions so make sure you "REVIEW THE COURSE WEBSITE" before you open your mouth haha. Other than that he's great and his examples are helpful. Class isn't hard if you just do the reading and devote time to it. Getting an A in the class isn't hard.

Dave is a good instructor & very organized. True, you can't breeze through this class, but it is physics! He can be very helpful as long as you put effort forward - he will make you feel stupid for asking a question clearly answered in the book, but doesn't it mean you are either stupid or lazy? So why should he waste his time with you then?

He gets a lot of crap from everyone, but he's actually a great teacher. Probably one of the best I've had here.

Dave is a good physics teacher, although he has a bad habit of insulting his students. The class is well-organized. It is challenging, but very doable--just don't get behind.

Dave's ok. He teaches you what you need to know and more. You don't realize it until later but what you learn in this class will help you in engineering later.

Great teacher. very helpful. Has perfect handwriting and takes very good notes on board. take physics recitation along with class.

Bannon is one of those profs who wants it done his way, period. So just learn exactly how he wants homework done, to the letter (he takes points off for spelling and punctuation). The class is hard, and material can be dense at times. Labs are simple, just follow the directions for data collection and lab write-up.

Cool guy. Work hard and you will do well.

He is not the normal professor that wants to get through the term just like the students. Go to class and you will learn physics. Don't work a thousand problems outside of class and you won't do well on his tests. He is entertaining in class. Some may call him a jerk, but he is a just maintaining professionalism, one on one he is normal.

After 4 terms of Dave (211 series + 314), this is my conclusion: he has his quirks, wants things done his way, and sometimes assumes you're stupid, but he's a very clear and consistent lecturer- I had no problem learning from him. I felt the tests were fair. From what I have heard about the other profs teaching these courses, I'm glad I had Dave.

First off, he has a HUGE personality.. take that as you may. As far as his teaching ability, he is one of the clearest lecturers I've ever had. He does a very good job of dumbing down VERY difficult material to the point where you can jump in and start to progress in the difficulty of problems you're able to do..Tests are hard, but not unreasonable

Bannon is a great professor! Just take notes and do practice problems and you'll do fine.

Bannon does a great job of illustrating complicated physics concepts during the short lecture period. The only complaint I have is that he tends to give suggestions like fact. For example, he will tell you to do the suggested problems in order to prepare, however I found it much, much more helpful to focus solely on concepts.

Very good at explaining concepts, good handwriting, excellent lectures. I learned a lot. A warning though the tests can be VERY hard. Every term there will be a killer midterm or final, so be sure to study a lot. Have a 3.5 GPA overall and got a B+. B-, and C (my only C in college) in the physics series.

He is one of the few professors I remember from OSU. Even though he was as some would say, harsh, that's what made his class entertaining. He made it fun.

Bannon is a great teacher. His multiple choice questions can be tricky on the exams, but if you read each question carefully, it's fine. Do all of the practice questions and repeat them until you understand them.

Dave's biggest strength is his honesty. He'll tell you straight-up that he doesn't care how much force it takes to reach escape velocity on the moon; but he does care that you learn the process for finding those answers. Read the textbook. Study and do practice problems regularly. Get help early. This class is do-able with self-discipline.

I heard horror stories about him before taking this class, but those are mostly exaggerated. Yes, for a good grade, you must work hard. Bannon ensure that you actually "learn Physics" and not "learn how to use a calculator." Bannon explains things well and ensures that if you put out the work, you will do well in his course.

Great great teacher! Some people here have said that he's arrogant, but I never got that at all. He expects you to participate and put in the work, but come on, physics is hard--what else would you expect? Tests were tough, but fair, and he was always willing to help us understand the material. He's also funny and weird--in the good way!

I took Physics over the summer. I learned a lot and changed the way I approach problem solving. Bannon is a great professor, straightforward and knowledgeable. Tests were fair if you practiced from the book and the "recommended" problems. He's not too nice of a person, but he gets the teaching job done!

Bannon is intelligent, and generally a nice guy. People complain about how tough he is, but that's crap. If you are lazy and unintelligent, it may seem that way, but as long as you put in a reasonable effort, you'll do fine. Bannon is probably the best teacher for the PH 21x series.

Bannon is a great teacher. You learn a lot of the material. His test are quite difficult though. Strongly suggest you take it with Bannon rather than the other teacher. All of my friends switched and like Bannon a lot more.

Good prof, terrible person. I really dont think he has a heart. Missed getting a C by less than 5 points and wouldnt help me out at all. Even though I wrote down the correct formulas and didnt get points for them. Lectures are easy to follow. But what an arrogant person.

i really love the way dave treats people in class. especially when he calls out people who are DC's for using there cell phones

Bannon is a great professor. He made something very difficult (quantum mechanics) clear. He has hard tests, but if you do the homework and the reading you will do fine. I've found that people who don't like Bannon tend to be the ones who fail. He is not the least bit arrogant. He expects a lot from students like any professor should.

Bannon is a great professor. By far the best in the physics department that I've encountered so far. He expects a lot from his students, but I think that's realistic for a teacher. Make sure that you do things HIS way and you'll do great.

I believe his midterms and final are fair. i depend heavily on doing end of chapter problems as much as i can. he tells you the answer format for his midterms and final which makes it very easy to get partial credit. it's no an easy class but he is the best to teach it.

Dave rocks. Plain and simple. If i got stuck with another professor, I would sit in during his lectures too

These Bannon Bashers on here don't know what they're talking about. Dave is patient and super helpful in person, and in front of a class. Glad I was able to have him as a professor

Bannon is a good teacher. If you learn alot from lecture he is your best bet. If you prefer to learn from the book take someone else whose tests are more straightforward because Bannon loves to throw curveballs but they are manageable. Best bet take demaree and sit in on bannon.

I've had Bannon for two terms (PH 212 and 213). The classes are hard, but Bannon is great. Straight up, no BS. He doesn't sugar coat it or hold your hand, but he's very helpful, never makes fun if you ask questions, and is a fair grader. If you "just want an A," you are in the wrong major probably, but if you want to learn it, Bannon is the best!

The guy rocks! He's one of the only 'teacher' teachers at OSU, as in not a researcher that talks emptily to a room of 500 students. He is lively and smart. Take him over any of the other 200 teachers and take him for 314. He's great.

Some professors are known for really throwin the book at ya, but Dave will literally throw a book at you. He's a zany guy who is really good at his job. Don't miss out

Very good teacher. Hard, but very organized.

He is actually an ok teacher and is helpful if you talk to him personally (he will explain things clearly). However, he can be rather abrasive in the classroom and come off as arrogant or downright insulting. Not sure why that is, because he doesn't seem that way talking one-on-one. Personality interferes with class experience.

Not an easy prof, but if you're looking for a career in science, his tests will prepare you well. Take him if you want to learn something. His class websites are more helpful then you think..it is very beneficial to go over his policies on tests and homework, you can find yourself getting free points. this goes for 211-213 as well

Bannon is an interesting but good professor. He assigns reasonable amounts (1-4hrs closer to 1) of homework and his tests are fair but definitely test your knowledge. He has all of his notes pre-prepared and it is valuable to print them off and mark them up. Overall great prof, highly recommended. And don't let his condescending attitude scare you.

Take Bannon. He is one crazy dude. He wants you to learn and has office hours 3 days a week so this class is what you make of it. But he hates when people have their phones out, he will call you out and ask you to leave. Don't be that guy

Bannon comes off as arrogant and intimidating upon first seeing him. However, he's very helpful during office hours and knows what he's doing. Just stick with it and you'll learn a lot from taking physics from this guy. Beware: his tests are very hard!

Bannon's one crazy guy. He makes his tests extremely hard to force you to learn the material well. I failed both midterms, but still ended up with a B- in the end. But then again, I studied really hard for the final. He's an ok lecturer. Just be prepared to spend a TON of time on this class if you're not an ECE major.

Class average on midterm; F. Apparently, like myself, everyone else though this class would be easy (like 90% of the classes at OSU). Nope. You won't pass unless you know the material like the back of your hand.

This guy is nuts, and it doesn't make class enjoyable. That said, he is a decent teacher and his tests while hard, are fair. The grade scale is much better than a lot of classes to balance out his hard tests, and if you put effort in, you will pass.

In my opinion, the exams were pretty fair and honestly easier than most of the other exams I've seen. While he is pretty nuts, he's still a pretty enjoyable teacher and can teach well. Had more homework than expected.

One of the best instructors I had. His class is tough, but you will learn if you out in the effort. Office hours are where he really shines. He will spend the time to make sure you understand. He even gladly answered questions about other classes. Expect to get to (or have to) really fine tune your algebra and double checking your work.

I took PH211, 212, and 213 with him a few terms ago. He comes across as a bit arrogant, but his lectures are excellent and he knows what he's talking about. When he insists on using symbolic solve or the like, listen to him, it will serve you well. Tests are moderate difficulty, and he happily throws old ones at you. HW is pretty typical.

If you actually take the class seriously, there won't be any problems. Do the homework. Study. Show up to class. There really isn't anything more to it. If you're having trouble with the material despite studying, just go to office hours. Bannon is a fantastic lecturer who is EXTREMELY willing to help you with any problems you have along the way.

I took PH 211-213 with him. I think that physics, no matter what, is going to be hard. If you study for the tests, show up to class, do the homework, and keep up with what's going on, you'll have no problems. He has a great sense of humor and has a no phone or laptop policy which eliminates distractions. Only downside is having 3 hour labs.

Found his tests to be better than Jansen's and he is way better than Coffin (goes without saying). Yeah, Bannon has his faults, but considering the alternatives, you are better off with Bannon. And if you're an engineering or physics major in OSU, he's barely half as bad as what you'll get later on. Trust me.

Physics 213 was definitely no walk in the park, but having dave as a teacher made this class much better than I was expecting it to be. His tests are difficult, but they are what TESTS should be. TESTING your knowledge. I personally found him to be a MUCH MUCH better teacher than Jansen, so if you learn best through lecture, definitely take dave!

If there is something to remember Bannon by, it's that you don't use your phone lol. DO NOT take his lectures for granted as they are your key to success in this class. READ the textbook because that's how you understand his lectures. He drops subtle hints on what are on tests and his tests are difficult for a reason.

Honestly this is the best you're going to get. He's weird, but very manageable. Great teacher, I feel like I learn a lot in each lecture and studio. Chose to take him for the rest of the series due to how good he lectures. Tests are difficult, but he teaches well enough to make up for it.

Quite a Guy

Bannon can be a little intimidating on the first day, but after a few classes you realize he really cares about physics and teaching. This class is easy to survive as long as you read each chapter, complete all the homework, and go to office hours after each exam to learn what you did wrong. You can usually get a few more points this way too.

Great guy, kinda strict but an amazing teacher.

Having never taken a physics class before, I was a bit nervous going into 211 but I'm very happy I took it with David. He can be intimidating and harsh, but he explains stuff very well and he will help you as long as you try and work to learn the coursework. Some people don't like his style of teaching, but it was a perfect fit for me personally.

Bannon is by no means a bad professor. He has strict grading policies, and is very formulaic in how he wants you to do each problem. The best way to learn this is to learn it from day one and not wait till you get marked down. Physics is no breeze, and Bannon is a solid choice