2.4

Francette Fey

Science - Macomb Community College (all campuses)

2.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
25%
Would Retake
160
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.4
Clarity

25%

Would Retake

160

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
160 total ratings

5

37

4

13

3

11

2

19

1

80

What Students Say

“You will learn more from the book and homework”

PHYS2230 - 2.0 rating

“She the worst professor I have had”

PHYS2230 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 60 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A- (11)
C- (8)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(10)C(19)D(8)F(1)A-/B+(13)
Based on 72 reported grades
A: 13
A-: 11
C-: 8
C+: 7
Common Tags
Tough grader (29)
Get ready to read (22)
Lots of homework (21)
Skip class? You won't pass. (19)
Test heavy (19)
Participation matters (18)
Beware of pop quizzes (13)
Lecture heavy (9)
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Reviews (159)
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5.0
EVS105
Oct 10, 2003

I had her for Environmental Science and I can honestly say she is the worst teacher I ever had. Besides the huge and unnecessary workload she is not helpful at all. You ask her a question and she says, "Read handout." Avoid her classes like the

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ASTR1040
Dec 4, 2003

I agree by far the worst teacheri have had in my 3 years here.She said she can not deal with this stress in her life in class yesturday.At least 10 minutes late everyday.So disorganized.Does not ever know were we left off.We have teach this class now.

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ENVS104
Dec 5, 2003

I can also say that she is the worst and most egotistical teacher I ever had. She seems to think it is okay to give 40 hours of extremely tedious work a week but then whine that she hasn't done her work because she just has so many classes and is so busy.

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AST104
Dec 16, 2003

Whatever you do, DON'T TAKE HER!!!!!

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AST104
May 13, 2004

No Comments

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5.0
ENVS
Jul 31, 2004

Awful teacher! The workload is unbelievable-she thinks she is the only teacher worthy of hard work. I will say, you will learn a lot though

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ENVS
Aug 26, 2004

On line summer class. Extremely hard class. Fey was often snappish to many students and very rude with her comments. I will say this though - she really seems to know her stuff and you will learn a lot! Workload is harsh!

1.0
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AST103104
Nov 18, 2004

Do not take a class with this woman she will treat you like you are two years old and talk down to you and then get really pissed off and snappish. If she doesn't like you then my advice is leave or she will threaten to kick you out of the class for stupid reasons- because you don't find her funny!

5.0
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AST103
Apr 24, 2005

Excellent prof with high standards. Learned a lot! Would take her again. My son(7),visited class one evening; he was amazed at the content and impressed with the class and still talks about learning about the planets...

1.0
5.0
AST
May 11, 2005

Do not take her. Awful teacher

1.0
5.0
ASTR1030
Jun 6, 2005

it was a terrible semester in astronomy 1

5.0
5.0
SCIENCE
Sep 28, 2005

very nice

5.0
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ENVS1050
Oct 19, 2005

Wonderful online teacher! The class involves a lot of work, but it easy and very informative. I hate science, but I truly enjoyed this class. She is a great professor who truly knows her subject.

2.0
5.0
ASTR2
Nov 25, 2005

Extremely difficult. Maybe she is better on line. If the syllabus doesn't scare you off, her first lecture will. Many students dropped after the first day. As far as keeping interest she is an okay lecturer.

5.0
1.0
ASTR
Nov 28, 2005

Best and most enthusiastic teacher I ever had.

1.0
5.0
ASTR1040
Dec 18, 2005

abrasive, inflexible, difficult. Drop the class and take someone else.

2.0
5.0
ASTR1030
Oct 10, 2006

SHE IS VERY UNORGANIZED AND SHE RAMBLES ON AND ON AND ON...... DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT TO PASS!!!!!!

1.0
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ENVS1050
Oct 25, 2006

Very difficult. Offered little assistance, too much work. Drop her class and take someone else if you dont want to spend 40+ hrs a week on hmwk to get a C

5.0
1.0
ENVS1050
Nov 12, 2006

Most beneficial class I have ever taken. It was a lot of work but worth it. I actually learned something in this class. I can't say that about many classes at Macomb.

1.0
5.0
EVNS1010
Dec 19, 2006

HOrrible teacher - horrible class - so much work with very LITTLE time to do it. Not helpful and makes you feel stupid when you do something wrong.

1.0
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ENVS1050
Apr 6, 2007

Completely unorganized, computer illiterate. Dont take the online class, its horrible expereince and very dicouraging. I have had many online classes and the instructor needs help.

4.0
4.0
ENVS1050
Nov 14, 2007

She was helpful when asked a questions. Some instructions weren't very clear but she always cleared them up.

2.0
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ENVS1050
Mar 3, 2008

8 week online was brutal. HUGE workload. Take only if you have 40 hours per week to dedicate to it and have no life otherwise.

5.0
1.0
ENVS1050
Mar 5, 2008

Intense course like all online 8 week classes. Low keyed teacher. I did the work and got easy A. Classmates complained about quizzes, but I studied and got straight A's on them. Projects were time consuming but very interesting. Definitely not hard. Good class. I recommend the class and the teacher.

1.0
5.0
ENVSVIRT
Mar 23, 2008

SAVE YOUR MONEY!! AVOID THIS ON-LINE CLASS! You'd be better off with another class. This on-line class is so demanding that it's more involved if you even on-site!! Assignments are extremely examined for plagiarisms! Teacher hardly is a help! What a waste of my $$!! Take an on-site course instead - you'll be better off-trust me!

4.0
4.0
ENVS1050
Mar 14, 2009

There is a lot of work in this class, although if you make an effort she is willing to help. Be prepared to spend a lot of time during the week on homework. Overall, this online class wasn't the worst..it's not that bad!!!

1.0
5.0
ASTR1030
May 18, 2009

Her tests are sooooo hard it is ridiculous.I graduated with almost all A's a few B's and a C- from her she sucks.

5.0
3.0
ENVS1050
Sep 4, 2010

I like this prof so much I'm taking her for physics this fall. She really explains things very well. She gives a lot of work, but it helps to pass the tests. I got an A and hope to get another A in physics. She's even nicer in person.

3.0
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ENIV1050
Oct 16, 2010

Don't take this online class. Fey is nuts. The amount of time spent on this class is crazy. It says 20-25hrs per week, try 30hrs. Had a 3.8 before this class.

3.0
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ENVS1050
Oct 31, 2010

This online course was extremely difficult to follow. The material is interesting, but the instructor puts out so much instruction it is hard to discern what is necessary for studying and what is not. The lesson plan is schizophrenic, bouncing around different sections of the book. If you are trying to hold a GPA take a different instructor.

5.0
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PHYS1010
Jan 17, 2011

I don't know why there are so many negative reviews for this professor. I thought she was a great professor. She made everything very easy to understand, ans was willing to help anyone that needed it. I thought she was one of the best professors. I would definitely take her again, and would recommend her to anyone.

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PHYS1180
Jan 19, 2011

DON'T TAKE HER! she is a horrible teacher. she doesn't explain anything. she will ask you if you have questions but then won't help at all. i just started taking this and dont understand a thing she's taught us in 4 days (12 hours). shes rude and doesn't know how to teach she just reads her notes and expects you to know what shes talking about

1.0
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PHYS1010
Mar 7, 2011

Francette, i'm sorry but you don't deserve your job. There are so many other people out there who don't have jobs who would do so much better at your job. I think you are lazy and don't feel like answering questions or explaining the material. I honestly don't listen to you during class; its pointless. Shame on Macomb for hiring you! I would pay do

1.0
5.0
PHYS1180
Mar 7, 2011

francette you don't deserve your job. I think you are lazy and disorganized. Everytime I ask a question you respond with anger and make us feel stupid for asking. I would pay double the money to take this class at a diferent school. Shame on Macomb for hiring you.

2.0
5.0
ENVS150N
Mar 12, 2011

If you get this professor, run to the admissions office and drop! Way too much work especially if you have any other classes. Demands 20-30 hours per week in the virtual class room. Had a 4.0 before this class, 6 straight A's and now one c+

5.0
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PHYS1180
Mar 25, 2011

Prof F. is the best prof at MCC. The only thing I dont like about this class is the lab. I am definitely taking her for Physics 2. Ignore the previous comments, she is an awesome person. Do your work and you will be fine.

1.0
4.0
PHSY2050
May 9, 2011

I would not recommend this professor. She does not seem to know the material. Before every lab class there is another professor in the classroom teaching her how to do the labs. That is discouraging to other students. She seems to get upset if you ask her questions in the lab, and she talks about material in the lecture that's not on the exams.

5.0
2.0
PHYS1080
Jun 4, 2011

how come so many sayin she not helpful? i spent maybe 3-4 hours a week in her office getting help from her. she was always willing to help. she even came in during break to help me. i dont know too many profs that do that. i hated the class but thats not her fault that the college makes us take these stupid requirements.

5.0
1.0
PHY1180
Jun 10, 2011

She was really nice, and she spend a good first part of the class going over everyones questions, and she only gave the attendance quiz after the questions. she was very nice, and willing to come more than halfway when you needed her help. she was hard on labs, with sig figs and stuff. i am taking calc physics now, and i am glad she thought me good

2.0
5.0
PHYS1180
Jul 18, 2011

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!!! She is the most negative teacher and very unhelpful. She not only wastes the class' time running her mouth, but nothing she lectures ends up on the quiz or test. Forget about asking for assistance in the lab. It's a flat NO! Take an intelligent instructor who cares enough to assist.

2.0
2.0
PHYS1000
Jul 19, 2011

I read the other comments before i decided to post mine. First ill cover the work load, very little. Just some reading at home before every chapter and sometimes have to do early lab work. Second she is un willing to help during the labs, that is very frustrating. Third if you do all the labs, and put maybe 5 hours a week 4 studying a-b range

5.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Aug 28, 2011

I knew absolutely nothing about this subject until I took this class. I was so impressed with her desire for students to succeed! Thanks for the experience! I love astronomy!

5.0
1.0
PHSA1050
Oct 7, 2011

Easy class. Just read, attend class (her clickr questions do really good to get you ready for quizzes), and do the labs. Easy to get an A. There's like no homework. She helps me alot in lab. Make sure to take notes though. She's big on you writing down what she says. She gives easy extra credit too. The class ismore interesting than I expected.

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PHSA1050
Nov 3, 2011

By far the worst teacher I have ever had at Macomb. Depending on her mood, she will not answer your questions. Her quizzes are all over the place. She is very disorganized.

1.0
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PHSA1050
Nov 8, 2011

The best teacher ever! NOT! She really doesn't know how to teach! She all over the place! She doesn't answer any of your questions! She makes the class way to difficult, when it really isn't! I don't know why she is in the education field, she really sucks at it!(she says "okay" every two seconds, its so annoying)DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER!!

2.0
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ASTR1040
Nov 11, 2011

I have had this class for 2 weeks and it sucks. It's a 2 credit class and she treats it like a 4 credit one. She doesn't explain the homework. and refuses to put up the slide notes. Like others have said she does not answer your questions. I dropped her and will take it with another professor.

3.0
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PHSA1050
Dec 31, 2011

Great Professor. Makes the class interesting. Makes you want to learn more about the subject and others.

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PHSA1050
Feb 14, 2012

Testing done after learning new material just before test given. Not organized at all. What class or day it is and needed material is never something you can count on her knowing.

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PHSA1050
Mar 22, 2012

easy class. basic common sense used not hard. she just doesn't help at ALL. 2nd day my group asked for help she came over and she looked at what we asked her and she said "the book tells you how to do it" of course it does but we didn't understand. and she just walked away. Great Job!

5.0
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PHSA1050
Sep 7, 2012

Great class. A bit too easy if you ask me. Teacher is nice.

5.0
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ASTR1030
Nov 2, 2012

I took her for Astronomy online and she was fantastic. She was online a lot and responded to your questions quickly and thoroughly. She actively participates in online discussions. Tests are hard and timed, you need to study. Assignments are clear and interesting. Extra credit is available. Interesting class and a great online professor!

3.0
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ASTR1030
Dec 13, 2012

This is the only online ASTR teacher at Macomb.If you need online take her, but she is the hardest teacher at Macomb. I've heard every student in the honor society that took her say shes the hardest. You have to decide if taking a 2 credit course that is treated as a hard 4 cr course is worth it.I dont think it is and just go 2 campus.stay away!!

4.0
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PHSA1050
Jan 27, 2013

Physical Science was great. Sometimes Professor Fey wasted class time, but for the most part she was on task. I found her lectures fascinating; you might not. The book was kind of terrible and it didn't help that she kept saying she was in the process of rewriting it for the next semester. Overall, a good teacher with a few flaws. Hottie too!

5.0
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PHSA1050
May 10, 2013

The book is bad. It doesn't have all of the detail of material covered, but the stuff she puts online, including the PowerPoint she lectures with, fills in the gaps. This is a lab class, so missing a lecture and/or the corresponding lab could leave you a little bewildered come test time, but she will let you sit in on another class if you missed.

1.0
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ASTR1030
Jun 28, 2013

She is very unfair with grading, her assignments are impossible to complete and she has a very strict time lot for each assignment, even though they are very hard to do. Messes up grading in the grade book frequently. Not good at grading and putting the right grade in.

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ASTR1030
Jul 3, 2013

She was incredibly unhelpful, she grades inaccurately, everything is her opinion and subjective so even if its right you could get it wrong. She is unhelpful and unsupportive. She really doesn't care about her students. Her online class pages are cluttered, and the amount of work is ridiculous. If you are looking for an easy A, go somewhere else.

2.0
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ASTR1030
Oct 7, 2013

Have to read the book to pass the quizzes. There are power points but they will not help with answers to the questions. The equations were ridiculous. I thought that several math courses should be a pre-req. Defiantly not an easy A.

5.0
1.0
ASTR1030
Oct 14, 2013

Took this class online & found it to be very easy. You have to read & answer questions, you can get them all wrong but still get all the points. No discussion boards besides intro and letter to future student. Prof is nice and quick to respond to emails as well.

2.0
1.0
PHSA1050
Nov 10, 2013

Overall, a class to get an A in. The material wasn't too challenging, but the class was incredibly dull. Lab once a week that is extremely ambiguous, she provides no help, and is nearly impossible to ask for assistance. Took her as a last resort and could have gotten WAY better. "Do yourself a favor and choose a different teacher."

5.0
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PHSA1050
May 19, 2014

If you need a lab class to transfer and are not interested in science this class is perfect. No prior knowledge needed, basic coverage of several physics topics without going too in depth. Lab, Quiz, and homework due weekly. 3 Tests, not accumulative. She drops the lowest 2 quiz, lab, and homework grades. No reason not to get an A.

1.0
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ASTR1030
Jun 24, 2014

Do not take ASTR 1030 with her. First day of class and already dropped the course.

5.0
1.0
ASTR1040
Dec 6, 2014

Easy online professor. I have taken a few online class and this was by far my favorite online professor.

5.0
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PHSA1050
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2015

I had prof Fey for 4 classes now. She is my favorite teacher of all time. She makes the class fun and makes sure everyone is understanding what shes teaching. Always willing to help. Shes harder in the beginning of the semester to make sure we have good foundation for everything else and easier towards the end. Its easy to do good in her class.

5.0
3.0
PHYS
Apr 13, 2015

Physics is a difficult subject for most people to get into, but she makes it as easy as she can. There is a quiz every week after the lab, but there are no surprises. She tells you exactly what material will be on the quiz and gives you ample time to study up and ask questions. The homework seems like a lot with the pre-lab prep, but its not bad

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1640
May 11, 2015

Worst lectures ever. Everything is a group project also.

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1050
May 15, 2015

When I first opened the book to this class I was like, oh no, but with her lectures and group labs, it helped understanding the material much better. Its a pretty easy class if you attended regularly and be there for the lectures. She's nice, sometimes funny and was always there when you needed help with something. Great class, I enjoyed it.

5.0
1.0
PHYS1180
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2015

very easy teacher, take her if you want an A

4.0
3.0
PHSA1050
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2015

Her class schedule is set up to have one lecture, one homework assignment, one group lab (2-3 people), and a quiz every week. Lectures are fairly clear & she expects you to read material prior to class. Fey also expects students to be diligent & consciously aware of material. You may be confronted if you openly express passiveness.

2.0
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PYSC1010
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2015

The class is fairly easy if your good at math. This teacher has the worst lectures and tells you to you go over her PowerPoints like 6x before going to her for help. Be prepared to work in groups for every lab which has its ups and downs.

5.0
3.0
PHSA1050
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2015

I enjoyed her class! I would recommend.

5.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A-
Oct 19, 2016
Would take again

Professor Fey is really great. If you take the online class be prepared to read! You need to read the text book to do well in the quizzes and homework. One timed quiz a week, you get 20 minutes. Also 1-2 homework tests a week to do too. I enjoyed this class and will be taking her for ASTR1040 too

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PHSA1050
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

Professor Fey is a great professor. No, she is not an easy A, but that shouldnt be expected. There are lecture, lab, and quizzes every week. Minimal homework. She also puts up a youtube video on Canvas that teaches all of the math and lecture if the student needs it. She is very passionate about physics and does want everyone to do well.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
PHSA1050
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

She is really nice any a decent teacher.

Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
1.0
PHSA1050
Feb 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The class is easy as long as you passed 3rd grade math. She teaches the entire class like we're 10 years old, stupid strict rules, marked down if you're late but normally late herself, unrealistic real world examples, demands you watch videos instead of face to face conversation, no note taking during exam prep, very unpleasent

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
PHSA1050
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

This was a hybrid class and It was really nice. I was a little nervous at first reading her syllabus, but she was a moderate professor. She can be rude at times the way she talks but I just think she rubs off the wrong way. She always offered help and was pretty understanding. I would take her again.

Tough Grader
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
2.0
ASTR1040
Grade: A
May 9, 2017
Would take again

2 extra credit assignments. Take the online "tests" in MasteringAstronomy - many of these questions are on the weekly quiz. No DQs. No viewing session. Material covered is more useful than ASTR1030 to non-science majors.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
ASTR1040
Grade: A-
May 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you take Fey I highly recommend you make it a priority to read. Also, keep in mind that in her homework, quizzes and practice quizzes her questions will go to 15-30, but in each question will be another 10. It can take up to 5 hours just to do one homework assignment. I addressed this to her and she was not very happy. In fact she was rude.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Jul 10, 2017
Would take again

I enjoyed this class with professor Fey! I would recommend this class to anyone who needed a science credit. I'm not a science person at all, and found myself very interested thanks to Professor Fey. I loved her little weekly news of what was going on in the world!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
1.0
PHYS1180
Jan 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She expects you to teach yourself. Unless you don't have a physics background do not take it with her. In fact even if you have a physics background don't take it with her. She assigns over 15 probs a night after a lecture where she reads word for word from her typed up notes. When you ask a question she answers with a question. Extremely rude.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A-
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Fey is not my favorite professor but I would take her ASTR-1040 class if I needed another science credit. Her ASTR-1030 class was informative and interesting. She reminds you when assignments are due and there's almost no required assignments outside of quizzes and tests. Work hard and you'll do just fine.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A+
May 24, 2018
Would take again

I loved this professor! I took her online course and it was by fair the easiest online course I have ever taken. I would highly take this class! Quizlet helps out a lot if you get stuck.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2018
Would take again

TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE! EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS ON QUIZLET! DO NOT BUY THE TEXT BOOK. This class was the easiest class I have ever taken at Macomb. No papers are due and you have one homework assignment due a week. I LOVE THIS CLASS I WOULD TAKE IT AGAIN!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
3.0
PHSA1050
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey did not explain much of some of the labs or pre lab homework, sometimes you were left to figure it out on your own. However, she offers extra credit and her quizzes are much like the practice tests in the book. You will read the book cover to cover, very important to have it. She drops lowest lab and participation grades

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: A-
Jan 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She refuses to use the white board, instead uses an overhead projector with convoluted handwritten notes. Between the constant zooming and refocusing of the projector and the flipping / moving of pages back and forth, her lectures are fragmented and illogical. You will learn more from the book and homework. Be prepared to learn on your own.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
PHSA1050
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey grades by whats in the syllabus. She is mean at times and does not have a good teaching method.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She the worst professor I have had. I have learned more from youtube videos than from her lectures. All she does is read off of Webassign powerpoints. Expect to teach yourself. There is a reason she has such low ratings. Spend the extra money and take this class at a university, you'll have a better chance. And she has the worst attitude

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
ASTR1030
Feb 22, 2019
Would take again

I took astronomy online and there is 1-2 homework assignments and one quiz every week. Everything is graded automatically online. The hw is done on another website with an access code. If you read the chapters you will do good on the hw and pass the quizzes. Overall I enjoyed the class and I would take her again.

Participation matters
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ASTR1030
May 2, 2019
Would take again

I keep seeing really poor reviews for Prof. Fey & it doesnt make sense to me. I had her online, so maybe thats the difference. Anyways, her class was very organized and she always sends us fun videos to watch. You dont have a final exam, all you have is weekly quizzes & homework assignments. Quizlets a lifesaver if you are confused! Use Quizlet

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ASTR1040
May 2, 2019
Would take again

Your grade is only from homework & quizzes that are due weekly. Theres no final exam or mid-term. Very organized class and she offers extra credit every week for this section of astronomy. If you do your work, you will get a good grade. Use quizlet if you need help understanding the material. Prof Fey is great, I have no issues with her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: D+
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Never studied so much for a single class in my life and got nothing out of it. Buy the text book by serway and jewett, that will be your teacher for the entire course! RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN !!!

1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C+
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!

2.0
4.0
PHSA1050
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor fey isnt a good teacher. She doesnt know the concepts or anything she is teaching. Just uses toys as her examples for each chapter. She doesnt let us take notes in class which I think is dumb. She grades harsh on labs and quizzes and just reads from PowerPoints. She says we should be on time for class when shes usually late too.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Has to be among the worst prof at macomb period!

4.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B-
May 8, 2019
Would take again

The class by itself is very difficult to learn since most of the material is abstract. Exams were questions from the homework, so if you did those you would ace them. Quizzes the same and labs straight forward. The course requires time, its a physics course, don't expect a walk in the park. Be prepared and study the material before hand.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: D
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

One of the worst professors at Mcc. She isnt willing to help students. Has a really bad attitude and said she isnt willing to help. If youre a professor you should listen to student ratings and improve the way you teach and make your syllabus

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is so hard! If you did not study in PHYS 2220, don't take with her. she won't help you.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she made me feel like I'm sooo dumb :(

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C-
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DONT BE FOOLED BY SOME OF THESE REVIEWS. Prof Fey is very unqualified to be teaching this course. She could barely solve simple integration problems. Also missed SO MANY class periods when most of the students were falling behind. RUN!!

5.0
3.0
PHYS2230
Grade: A
May 10, 2019
Would take again

First of All, the course is hard wherever you take. So you have to be serious from the beginning. Professor Fey is really a nice teacher. She really wants her students to have a clear concept in physics. She was available whenever I had confusion on any topic. Just Study all homework with a clear concept you will be fine on every test & quiz.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: C-
May 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Grades tough on attendance when she cant even show up herself most of the time. RUN ON ALL FOURS!

Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C-
May 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

worst prof i ever had ever

1.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B
May 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Try your best to take someone else.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: A-
May 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Will Koren had just finished destroying all hopes and aspirations of the band of computer scientists and engineers. Little did they know, they would have to face Francette Fey. Split into 2 sections, morning and afternoon, they would fight their way through hell. Only one class would survive. She did her best, and so should have you.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B
May 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Only take this course if you truly have time to spend studying. The material is difficult to grasp and requires plenty of repetition. I recommend completing the homework assignments and understanding the concept behind each answer so that when the exam comes you can easily solve them. Personally Fey did great, could've been taught better of course.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C+
May 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful teacher. RUN !!

1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C-
May 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof I've had in all my years of college. Many regrets taking it at macomb. Take it at a university!!

1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: C-
May 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectured the class on the first day about demanding our education from our teacher and she didnt even cover all the material for the course. She didnt teach me a single thing learned everything on my own.

Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C-
May 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

As a physics major and as someone who enjoys the subject as a whole. I can say professor fey does not teach the material all that well. I started off the semester by creating a discord group chat and adding all my peers. Sadly this wasnt enough.

1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C
May 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is my first time writing something like this because I wish I had read an accurate review. I strongly do not recommend taking this professor. She's very unprofessional and blatantly rude. Every students in the class did not believe they would receive a passing grade at the end of the semester. Expects you to study 36 hours a week. POP Quizes

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C+
Jun 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures aren't the best which really doesn't help with this hard class. starts solving problems in class without making it clear what the question even is. Her tests were related to the topic but not to the HW problems, there is no reviews. I am majoring in EE and this was not a good first experience with electricity thanks to her.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
ASTR1030
Grade: B+
Jun 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I had Professor Fey for astronomy online and if I didn't have quizlet, I would not have passed. I was in the ER for 4 hours on Saturday night and she wouldn't let me retake the quiz because I wasn't technically in the hospital. Very difficult to communicate with, even online.

1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: C-
Jul 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey teaches like we are kids. She does not let her students take notes in class as it seems to annoy her. She marks down students who are a couple minutes late, but she is usually late every section. She is rude to students who struggle or ask her simple questions. she definetly needs to change her attitude.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The first few days (4) I couldn't buy the book (due to having to pay out of pocket for classes and materials), and when I asked how I could do the two assignments that were on the online book she told me I was out of luck. She would not let me do the assignments, even though I would buy the book in 3 days when I got paid. Rude and difficult person.

Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Grade: C+
Oct 13, 2019
Would take again

I really can't say anything good or bad about her since I've never met her and don't know what she's like. You really only get assigned a homework assignment and test every week. I'm very interested in astronomy but am by no means the best at it, and I found the workload very manageable.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
ASTR1040
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Her class honestly wasn't as bad as I was expecting based off of reviews I read in the beginning of the semester. 1-2 homework assignments every week plus a quiz. EC opportunities and the book is online. You do have to buy an access code to view it but its needed for doing hw anyways. Quizlet was extremely helpful. Would take her again if I had to.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She does a good job of explaining things qualitatively, unfortunately the nature of the subject material is not easily understood by intuition. I had better success ignoring her methods and teaching myself the math. She has an abrasive personality and peculiar classroom rules. Do all of the homework and you will be prepared for the exams.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PHY1180
Feb 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey I believe has a heart that strives for good but is overshadowed by her lack of trust in students. She is not helpful when you ask questions. Questions turn into arguments and ultimately tells you to figure it out on your own. She rants which takes up lab time, then expects you to finish in the remaining time. I do not recommend.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PHYS1180
Feb 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Takes forever to get to the point of the lecture and goes on forever about unnecessary things. Teaches the bare minimum, so you'll have to do tons of self-studying. I did appreciate how she graded our exams based on the physics we applied. If we had the wrong final answer, she still gave us points if we had the right steps leading up to it.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PHY1180
Apr 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is just outright rude. She doesn't let us take notes during class. She is just late all the time to class and then yells at her students for being late. . Tells us we have a lab and that we have to finish on time, but she talks too much and wastes our time. DON'T TAKE HER!! Tough grader too. Doesn't like when we ask her questions.

1.0
4.0
PHYS1180
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey definitely has a good heart and I see no ill intentions, but Ive never had this much difficultly in a subject matter I am already familiar with. She doesnt trust her students at all and will lecture for 2 1/2 hours and then leave us 30 minutes to do the lab. Also, its been 2 months with grades barely being updated. Sorry dont take.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PHYS1180
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey doesn't care at all about her students. She definitely needs to read these reviews and change her attitude and stop being so selfish. She just talks forever, doesn't know how to use the projector correctly,doesn't let students take notes. She is kinda harsh on grading labs also, but we don't get enough time to do them. DON'T TAKE HER!

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS1180
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey really needs to read these reviews. She is often rude and not considerate of circumstances and blames the entire class bombing an exam on the class instead of her. Theres exams where nobody got above an 80%. She often goes on about how she doesnt trust her students and talks back and gets snarky when you ask a question. Do not take

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS1180
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Fey just doesn't know how to teach. She really needs to stop being arrogant and start trusting her students. She needs to come to class ON TIME and teach all the concepts. She needs to adjust her time on lecturing instead of saying oh you have a lab,and not giving us enough time. She needs to change her entire attitude and be more nice!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ASTR1030
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've had amazing instructors at Macomb until I took this class with this instructor. She's extremely rude&turns this easy subject into the hardest, most complicated&difficult possible class. If you email her a question, don't expect anything but attitude. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT. If you want to take astronomy, take it with a different instructor.

3.0
4.0
PHYS1180
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took it online and my class had the "opportunity" to bring lab kits home so we could still do physical labs, and online labs were by far the worst part. We only had 1 chance per question compared to in person we could have had multiple. Professor did not help during online labs which made them worse.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
PHSY2220
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Be prepared to do everything on your own and put in lots of time into khan academy. The course is all on web assign, the work load is medium but understanding the concepts with not much of a teacher is the hard part. She is condescending when you ask questions in lab and won't fully answer them. Not respectful to other students and has an attitude

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PHYS2220
Grade: A-
Apr 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Sends announcements that if you don't read carefully you will be belittled in class, very condescending, not helpful at all, grades labs extremely harshly, has no concept of caring about students, and does not actually teach the class. She just says we should read the book and understand what's happening, but gives no helpful insights ever.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
PHSY2050
Grade: A-
May 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There are many excellent and caring instructors out there. Professor Fey is not one of them. In fact, I wonder how someone so woefully ill equipped to teach ended up in education. Woe to the student who has the misfortune to take her class. The material is not hard but her inane policies and absurd homework make this class ten times tougher .

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B
May 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

she's rude, arrogant, has an attitude towards her students, she doesn't take any responsibilities, always on the defensive side, acting like a child. she needs to work on improving herself before teaching, she needs to grow up. I literally wasted my money on this disappointment of a professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PHY1180
Sep 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The length of her labs are ridiculous. She give 20 part labs to finish within the lecture period. Not allowed to work together in spite of the huge work load. If you ask questions shes condescending. Doesnt take feedback from students who want to improve the quality of their lessons. BEWARE!!! Ill never take her again if I had a choice to do so

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PHYS1180
Grade: F
Sep 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor is really rude and has a bad attitude. Comes to class late, then blames students who come late. She needs to stop being cocky and be nicer. Labs are difficult, especially since we can only work on it ourselves. Tests are ridiculous.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PHYS2230
Feb 9, 2022
Would take again

She is great. However, she does not take kindly to students that show up to labs unprepared. She expects that her students show up prepared and ready for labs and lectures. She went above and beyond the class out when we had questions and needed help. Physics can be a difficult subject and she made it pretty easy to understand.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
PHSA1050
Mar 7, 2022

Always shows up to class 5 minutes late and then yell at students for being late when she never can show up on time. Briefly explains labs but doesn’t know how to be nice to students when we ask her questions. She is rude, has a quick temper and needs to learn how to act like a professor. Do not take her classes!

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: C-
May 7, 2022

Wordt professor for Physics ever! By the end of semester I had a C+, and because ofher stupid labs that are weighted more than exam, my grade dropped to C-. It went down 6% because of her awful grading system! (79.9%) --> (73.8%) I even told her if it's possible to round it to C or 74%, she said "Follow syllabus" and that was it! Just HORRIBLE RAT!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHSA1050
Jun 17, 2022

The thing about this prof was that she has no sympathy at all. Shows up late to class every time and then yells at students who are late. She lectures for more than half the class time and then says we should finish the lab within an hour. She was really rude, cocky, and had a bad attitude also. Worst science teacher ever!!

1.0
4.0
PHY1180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 30, 2023

She was so rude, she does not respect you if you have extra time. Constaly thinks studetns are cheating, Does not grade HW does not let yo finsh your lab at home and gets mad when you do it wrong. Is rude when you ask questions. She has assigned seating which she changes every week also she gives pop quizzes and was upset she could not give me any.

1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 18, 2023

What a nightmare. She teaches with a chip on her shoulder and can be outright hostile. I took her remote in September '21, all exams were online and you were graded entirely on the final answer, not work. My highest exam grade was 43%. You're better off taking Physics at another school entirely if she is the only faculty available.

1.0
3.0
PHYS2230
Grade: A-
Jul 8, 2023

This instructor is absolutely unlikable. Her lectures are so boring and she will not help you no matter how bad you are doing. She laughs a lot in class and talks down to students. She is not very clear on how problems are solved and loves to argue with you. I would highly recommend you take a different professor.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PHY1180
Jul 11, 2023

I took this professor a while back and she was outright rude and had a nasty attitude whenever a student would ask her a question during labs. She did not allow us to take notes during lectures, and she didn't even know how to use the projector correctly. Exams/quizzes were pretty rough too. Don't know why she hasn't changed the way she teaches.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PHYS1180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 12, 2023

To her, you're not a student to be taught, but a cheater to be caught. She'll put all the effort in the world in to making sure you lose every point you could possibly lose. And all the bad grades will never be her fault, in her eyes. Every single mistake made by a student will be met with the remark of "I can see why people are failing".

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: C+
Nov 4, 2023

Be prepared to be accused of cheating and using separate devices during exams 'because you can hear it' if you live in an apartment with loud neighbors. She will look for any excuse she can find to mark points off of your homework, labs, and exams, and then claim the class as a whole needs to do better when the mean and median grades are below par.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PHYS2220
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 28, 2024

just take my advice and don't take any course with her.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PHSY2220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 5, 2024

Easily the worst experience I've had with a science professor at this college and I've taken 10 other science classes. Didn't recieve any professor grades or feedback until 7 weeks into the class. Spent several labs talking for 60+ minutes and not allowing students to begin the lab until she was finished, so most couldn't finish the lab on time.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B-
May 13, 2024

She's generally the only Prof who teaches 2230PHYS. But she was horred.I took both 2220 and 2230 with Prof Fey remotely, meaning I had to do labs at home with kits. And when it comes to exams anything goes. She says that if you watch the videos you're fine, not true. There will always be Qs on exams that come from nowhere.Good luck if you have her.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B+
May 22, 2024

You can teach yourself everything you need to pass this class, but you will be in a constant battle with Prof Fey the whole time. I'm not sure if she knows exactly what she is teaching, but she will do her best to knock you down for not knowing the information.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PHYS1180
Grade: A-
Jul 17, 2024
Would take again

Honestly, Fey was an awesome professor. Took it in the summer/accelerated but I think she did a good job getting us through it. Lots of pop-quizzes but easy to prepare for. Just read or skim over formulas to get a basic understanding and you're good. She's great at teaching in-person. Def choose in-person class if possible. DO THE HOMEWORK!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Fey was great. The course load was very manageable with 1-2 homework assignments a week.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Grade: C+
Oct 20, 2024
Would take again

Not sure way Professor Fey has a low rating. She was wonderful. The course work itself is difficult. I mean, it's Astro Physics. Don't take this class for an easy science credit. You will be disappointed. Prof.Fey provides tons of resources, videos, etc. There is a lot of reading. Prof.Fey answers questions quickly and wants you to succeed.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
2.0
4.0
PHYS2230
Grade: B
Nov 6, 2024

This class with Professor Fey can be a real challenge, but Unstuck AI was a lifesaver for my study prep. The lectures are hit-or-miss, so rely on the textbook and be ready for anything on exams. Tough grader, but doable with hard work.

1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 7, 2025

I'm going to keep it short. Worst professor & I highly recommend you don't take.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 26, 2025

Fey is incapable of teaching this class. Buyer beware, do not waste your money or your time. I don't understand why the college puts up with this nonsense, the poor ratings for her are accurate!!!

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ASTR1030
Grade: B
Mar 7, 2025
Would take again

Did not have much interaction with this professor but when I did she was very nice. Her grading is fair. Watch all of the videos shared and those videos will allow you to skim read your chapters as they cover a lot of the same information and you can get a lot of your answers to your homework and quizzes by just watching them and paying attention.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
ASTR1030
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2025

I was nervous to take her after seeing her rating but for my astronomy class she was okay, she always provided tools. There was weekly homework and quizzes but never anything too hard. I can't speak for any other classes but she was okay ASTR 1030

5.0
4.0
PHYS2220
Grade: B-
May 8, 2025
Would take again

I liked prof fey for a hybrid course. It'd be much easier if it was entirely in-person. Her exams are pretty clear and similar to homework. Just put in the work and you'll do fine. If you reach out to her, she actually cares and will help but just make sure you've tried the best you can beforehand. Difficult class, don't skip the lecture videos.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: C+
Jul 10, 2025

By the last test of the class, only one person was passing. The format Macomb chose for Analytical Physics is terrible, but Fey made no effort to improve it. The resources given are disorganised, and Fey often gave me the impression that she is only here for the paycheck. If physics is core to your degree, DO NOT take it at Macomb with Fey!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1050
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 5, 2025

Currently 3 weeks into the class and I've personally learned more by teaching myself than being in person. This class is 90% self taught, being belittled when asking questions/ not knowing something, listening to her laugh about absolutely nothing, she will be late and then accuse you of being late, arguing with students, and having an attitude.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
PHYS2220
Grade: B
Oct 9, 2025

Worst professor ive taken at macomb. So condescending and honestly this class will just be her belittling you and wasting your time then she will claim you didnt put in the work. Genuinely do not take her, coming from an all As student who takes school seriously physics is already a hard subject as is yet she manages to make it 29x harder.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2025

PART 1 Fey has got to be one of the worst professors I have ever had if ur reading this do not waste ur money and take her class Her lectures? Horrible (doesn't know what she's talking abt) Questions? Be ready to get belittled Late by even a minute? Points taking off for participation (She is also late to her own class) 🤔

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2025

PART 2 -She will accuse you of cheating -If u were failing her class by .1% she will not round up (no empathy) -Every time she talks my ears bleed -She will yell at you for no reason I could go on and on abt fey & how she shouldn't have the job she has but whatever u do DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS and waste ur money and time

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
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