3.6

Giuseppe Strangi

Physics - Case Western Reserve University

3.6
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
62%
Would Retake
117
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

62%

Would Retake

117

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

59

4

14

3

6

2

10

1

28

What Students Say

Absolutely absurd professor

PHYS122 - 1.0 rating

Unless you love E&M, ignore the positive reviews and avoid this course

PHYS122 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

0%

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Caring (31)
Respected (28)
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Participation matters (21)
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Get ready to read (20)
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Reviews (117)
5.0
4.0
PHYS124
Mar 9, 2013

Prof. Strangi is clear (crystal) and extremely helpful.

5.0
2.0
PHYS124
Mar 10, 2013

In four words: such a good teacher

5.0
2.0
PHYS124
Apr 29, 2013

Strangi is incredibly passionate about his subject. He has a quick wit, even though his native tongue is not English. Lectures and demos alike are very engaging. He puts great effort into his teaching and tries to learn everyone's names. At the end of our last class he gave a heartfelt speech that incited an impressive ovation. TAKE THIS CLASS.

2.0
5.0
PHYS124
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 21, 2014

When saw class had trouble with homework, announced that poor homework would mean poor results and moved on. Does not explain well. Missed several classes.

5.0
3.0
PHYS124
May 3, 2014

He is a great professor, to the person that made the comment about the homework, I got about a 50% HW avg. and got an A in the class. What actually happened was that he said that people shouldn't complain about there being hard homework in an honors physics course. Tests were easy but the class wasn't. You get as much out as you put in.

5.0
4.0
PHYS124
May 5, 2015

Take this class. He is phenomenal...

5.0
4.0
PHYS124
Apr 23, 2016

Prof. Strangi puts great effort into his teaching and cares about his students. Lectures are clear, and his witty humor keeps the class engaged. Although the homework, tests, and mandatory "extra credit" motor project all require a lot of invested effort, you will leave with a vastly increased knowledge of and appreciation for physics.

4.0
3.0
PHYS124
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

The HW is much more harder than what you learn in class. Make sure you go to class and SI sessions so you can prepare for the HW. If you understand the HW, you won't have problems with the exams. The exams consist of only 2 problems, involving the main topics. He really cares about his students, wants to know them and wants them to get a good grade

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
PHYS124
Grade: A
May 12, 2019
Would take again

Homework was very difficult and took a while but tests were straightforward and easy especially with notes you can take in. Big extra credit project that really helps grade. Cares about his students' success and enjoys getting to know them and watch them grow. Very funny and explains material very well. Well organized and prepares well for class.

Lots of homework
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PHYS124
Grade: A
Sep 23, 2019
Would take again

Professor Strangi's lessons were both entertaining and engaging and the class project was quite fun to work on and present. The HW was quite difficult but good review sessions before exams and easier exams still made the class doable and the HW helped to teach a lot. The textbook is definitely at a higher level than what's on the exams.

Respected
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
PHYS122
Nov 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are extremely painful to sit through and gives no example problems in class. I think he is a nice person but cannot teach a 200+ lecture body.

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Nov 19, 2019
Would take again

Strangi is an awesome teacher. Make sure you go to class and SI sessions so you can prepare for the HW. If you understand the HW, you won't have problems with the exams. The exams consist of only 2 problems, involving the main topics. He really cares about his student.

5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Nov 29, 2019
Would take again

He is a great professor, caring and gives very good feedbacks. His lectures are interesting and math heavy. If you are there just to learn how to solve problems to pass the class, you are in wrong place. He is somehow inspirational with a very quick wit. Homework and tests are commensurate with the course contents.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

His lectures are so fun to be in and he demonstrates it in class like a magic show. Do the homework as much as you can and understand the fundamentals, and his tests should be much more straightforward than you think. This class definitely helped me refresh my rusty calculus skills though.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2020
Would take again

Use the SI sessions. Homework is much harder than exams. Lectures can be kind of boring but the professor is a really nice guy. The labs aren't that fun and the full write-ups take a long time to complete. Overall decent class.

5.0
3.0
PHYS124
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Class can be ehh, but amazing guy

1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

His final and exam 3 was quite tough. I dont know if the class exams are this tough in person but online the exams were definitely at a elevated difficulty. Not a great professor as well very meh.

5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Strangi is such a good teacher! In this course you get out as much as you put in, it's not for losers

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Strangi really makes you enjoy physics and appreciate the beauty of it, especially for the complex and abstract concepts of electromagnetism. While the labs were a bunch of busywork, the HW was good training of physics principles, and the exams were straightforward and a true test of my understanding (got a perfect score on all of them!)

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Never shows any examples, gets sassy about test results, explains things poorly. Class is significantly harder than it has to be.

1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Sassy on the exam right after we took it. Explain the simple concepts in a weird difficult way.

Test heavy
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Sep 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Strangi is very passionate about teaching. However, it is difficult to follow his lecture content, and not much practice is available to complete outside of class to prepare for exams.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 20, 2021
Would take again

He is a great professor, to the persons that made the same comment about him getting sassy on the exam, I personally think that they were unfair and inappropriate comments. I rather think that the exam was fair and that he wanted to encourage us today.

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Sep 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Strangi's lectures are very hard to follow. Additionally, he gets sassy when students do not perform well on what he claims are "easy problems".

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Sep 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely absurd professor. Please like this if you agree that he just writes up RANDOM VARIABLES and doesn't explain where he got them from. It infuriates me how confusing he can be on explaining concepts. Only bots and NPC's could get an A in this class. After exam one, he said "easy peasy," expecting us to apply his inadequate techniques, lol.

1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very surprised that he has any good reviews. Here's the truth: the man cannot teach. His lectures are disorganized and it is difficult to follow along without background E&M knowledge. Be prepared to learn from outside sources! Tests are terrible, and labs are also a pain. Unless you love E&M, ignore the positive reviews and avoid this course.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Proffesor Strangi seems like a great guy, but he is a horrible lecturer. His lectures make no sense whatsoever, and he is not clear about what is important and what is not. Skip his lectures and attend SI sessions or go over the topics using external sources if you want any chance of learning the subject matter

1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dude on god the lectures are incomprehensible, he spouts out variables that he does NOT establish. He told us there was gonna be a certain subject on a test, which was simply a lie. Honestly just go to the SI sessions and find the best SI out of the ones available, and go there for instruction, alongside the Organic Chemistry Tutor online.

1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst Teacher I've Had at Case, not sure why his rating is so high I have not met a single person who has taken phys122 and thinks he is a good teacher. His explanations will make you question your sanity. Skip his lectures, attend SI sessions. If he tells you something will or will not be on a test DO NOT TRUST HIM. He lies:(. I'm so lost:(. Help

1.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His lectures are poor; concepts are poorly explained, he doesn't do examples, and spends large amounts of time on intermediate steps of derivations (which are also very poorly explained). He is too concerned with being what he considers to be "funny" to actually teach a class successfully, and refuses to remedy his flawed teaching structure.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Nov 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I have ever had. Going to class is absolutely pointless because his lectures are not helpful in the slightest. You will end up being even more confused than before if you listen to him "teach"

5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2021
Would take again

PHYS122 is a BIG course with lots of concepts and labs and assignments. Strangi is indeed a very good professor and he is showing us how to see beyond the formulas. E&M is by far my favorite topic in science now!!!!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PHY122
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2021
Would take again

Strangi is hilarious and very easy going professor. I took E&M in high school but college level Physics is harder and definitely more rewarding. If you understand the homework you are half way there. I'd take it again!

Lots of homework
Inspirational
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: C
Nov 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Quite possibly the worst professor I have had at Case. If you're taking this course, I highly recommend learning strictly from the textbook and SI sessions, because his lectures are completely incoherent and nearly impossible to learn from. Tests are harder than the hw. Strangi made an already boring subject an absolute pain. Avoid if possible.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

Strangi is a wonderful professor. He cares so much. Please reach out to him, he loves to talk and help in any way he can. The labs are despicable busywork but Strangi has nothing to do with that. The homework can be a bit plug and chug but the exams are always interesting and make you think. Take the time and Strangi's class can be enlightening!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The man cares a lot but the class is very disorganized and it's hard to understand often. He hardly ever solves examples in class so nobody knows what kinds of questions will come on the exams. But the correction in his class is EXTREMELY lenient. I expected a 15/50 in my first exam, I got 43. But you don't learn much so depends on your priorities.

Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

His exams are nothing like the practice problems. Worst professor I had at Case so far. His lectures are also very boring so no one really wants to attend

Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Strangi is possibly one of the most passionate teachers, but his teaching style lacks greatly. He wants students to understand "concepts" which results in him providing almost zero example problems during lectures. His exams are nothing like the HW but are graded leniently. I went to every SI session and still had trouble learning the content

2.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Strangi seems like a nice guy, but his lectures were boring and confusing. He threatened multiple times to not let us take the midterm if we didn't show up to class because attendance got so low (he never followed through on this threat). I feel like the only people who understood him were people who took the class in high school. Curve is lenient.

3.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Strangi is okay for Phys122; not the best, but not the worst. He's clearly very passionate, but he didn't explain the concepts clearly, making it uncertain of what he wanted from us on the tests. He doesn't provide practice for the final and midterms. The TA grading can fluctuate a lot, from easy to harsh. Use SI sessions for hw. Exams can be hard

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Strangi is great teacher. He cares for his students and he is very engaging also. We spent the entire last month to prep us for the final. Test was very fair and problems largely announced. Take this class!!

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

I loved this class and Strangi's teaching style. He is very passionate and teaches concepts in depth. I found very interesting the active review cycle and I enjoyed learning applications of EM in neuroscience. Assignments and tests were fair and he always came to class very prepared and with a very quick wit. I'd take this class again.

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr Strangi taught us a new way to learn physics which is not based on memorizing formulas but understanding concepts. He cares a lot for his students. Homework and tests were fair and pushed us to think. I'd take it again!

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYS124
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2022
Would take again

Great professor. Caring for his student and always prepared for class. Lectures are tough but interesting and expects his students to do work outside of class in order to succeed.

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Strangi is amazing. He's very good at explaining things clearly for students and does multiple examples for the topics covered in class. Some of the homework was extremely hard, but there are plenty of places to get help. Difficult tests as well, but if you go to class and do the homework you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PHYS122
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2022
Would take again

PHYS 122 is not an easy class, but Dr. Strangi made it nice and a great learning experience. He is a great professor and has a very quick wit. Midterms were a bit difficult but he prepared us well for the final exam. Overall he is such a great professor.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
May 14, 2022
Would take again

This was my first physics class in college and I loved it. It was eye opening and found that Dr. strangi was great in teaching this class. He acted as a sport coach prepares his athletes for the Olympic Games. Get ready to read a lot but he cares much of his students, so no worries you'll succeed. Overall great class and wonderful instructor.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Jun 2, 2022
Would take again

As a premed student I found this course heavy in math cuz I did not take MATH 122 yet. However, I loved how professor Strangi put everything in context, at the end everything made a lot of sense. Tests and homework were difficult but doable.

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Jul 19, 2022
Would take again

Strangi is such a great professor! His lectures are little heavy but you get as much as you put in. He gives great feedback and the tests are similar to some problems presented in class or during the SI sessions. I learned a lot and I'd take this class again.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHY122
Sep 25, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoy Stranngi's lectures. You can tell he is very passionate. He explains concepts very clearly and makes it mostly easy to understand. Tests are conceptual with limited calculations and grading process its fair.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2022
Would take again

Easy class as long as you keep up with the lectures and assignments. Strangi is a very passionate professor and he can explain things crytal clear. Take Physics 2 with strangi for a less stressful semester

5.0
1.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, if you do the homework, the exams are really easy

Inspirational
Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHYS124
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2022
Would take again

Really easy class, but very educational

Hilarious
Respected
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 10, 2022

Lectures are confusing and professor spends entire time deriving 1-2 equations with no practice problems. Homework is also annoying and labs are a pain.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2022
Would take again

Engaging professor, interesting lectures. Most notable about him are his unique homework and test questions. I'm not planning on studying physics, but even I feel like I am learning a lot about physics applications through his lectures.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 24, 2022

I do not understand what the guy is saying in class. He doesn't teach anything relevant and then asks questions that are way different. The graders don't give you any points. To top it off the guy hardly comes to lecture and has his assistant teaching most of the time whose speech is beyond my comprehension. The HWs are also hard. I'd give a 1/10

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2022
Would take again

So far this has been a great class. Strangi is a great professor and for the midterm we had an exam review with problems very close to the exam. Homework are heavy but the exam is doable if you work hard and pay attention to the examples in class.

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
4.0
1.0
PHY122
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2022
Would take again

He makes it clear in the lectures what he expects so if you take note of it and follow it you will probably do well in class. Good teacher, and is willing to explain things again to make sure you understand. The homework is a pretty good representation of what will be on the exams but the exams are a little more challenging, naturally.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2022
Would take again

His lectures are clear and he explains everything we needed to know very well. Very nice, easygoing person who cares about students. Homework could be difficult but if you did the exam reviews you could ace the exams easily since they were very similar.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 9, 2022
Would take again

This is my first time I am taking an E&M class, though I find it overwhelming the instructor is a very good teacher and very caring. If you pay attention to his class and work hard during the semester you ace the exams. Homework and review problems help a lot to understand the topic you'll get on the exams. Great class!

Participation matters
Caring
Respected
2.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2022

I'd say he assumes you already know the material, but I did this before in high school (with a high grade) and I'm still lost. He often doesn't show up to lecture, instead sending his assistant who isn't any better (and has a nasty accent.) The exams are only two questions, so if you get one you didn't understand, you're boned. Steer clear.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2022
Would take again

It's tough cramming physics 122 into fourteen weeks but Strangi is very clear. He's obviously passionate about the students and I love his comments during lecture. I wouldn't take P122 with anyone else!!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
4.0
1.0
PHYS122
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

Get ready to read and to work hard in this class. Strangi is caring and hilarious, always ready to help with his quick wit. The lab is a pain in the neck!

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2022
Would take again

I want other students know that I started to like physics whether I like it or not! As a premed student I stepped in this class with lot of fear and uncertainty, but prof Strangi made it a nice journey so far. You can definitely get an A if you are not a crammer and follow his recommendations. Good class and great professor.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

This has been a great class well organized and with clear grading criteria. Dr. Strangi is a great instructor. He is always willing to help in class and outside class. Get ready to read and work and you will ace the exams.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

His lectures are so fun to be in. Do the homework as much as you can and understand the fundamentals, and his tests should be much more straightforward than you think. This class definitely helped me refresh my rusty calculus skills though.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

Not the biggest fan of the guy in lecture (quite useless tbh). Sloppy lecture notes result in us students having to take extra time outside of class to catch up using outside sources. Makes an interesting subject a nightmare.

5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

To be honest in this course the lab is a pain in the neck, otherwise the grading criteria are very clear and the lectures are very clear. He cares about his students and on the exam you won't find any surprise. Strangi reviews the material on the exam in advance, and if do not not cram things at the last moment it is doable. Exam average is 80%

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

I recommend going to lecture often, because he's good at explaining concepts. The labs for this class suck for the most part, but you just gotta do them. The tests suck as well, imo, but you can do well as long as study everything you've gone over ever.

Lots of homework
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Strangi knows his physics and teaches in a way that's easily understood! Lectures are heavy and will answer questions asked in class or in office hours. Three exams and weekly homework keeps you on your toes. You will work for your grade but def a good choice for E&M.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

He is a great professor accessible outside class and ready to help during office hours. The problems on the exam are presented in class and are graded leniently. Get ready to read and be aware that participation matters.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

Physics has always been a subject that I have struggled in. However, Strangi's lectures were very straightforward and I learned a lot. I actually found myself thoroughly enjoying the class. He cares a lot and is a really great teacher, I would definitely recommend!

Participation matters
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

Strangi has a great passion for what he's teaching, and he's a pretty nice guy. He makes his expectations/deadlines/etc known clearly. Sometimes his accent can get in the way of teaching, but most of the time it's minimal. Lectures and notes are understandable

Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Strangi is such a great professor! His lectures are little heavy but you get as much as you put in. He gives great feedback and the tests are similar to some problems presented in class or during the SI sessions. Labs are long and painful

Participation matters
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2022

Useless lectures. TAs/him are definitely spamming this page. Dude is a terrible professor no joke.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2022

Professor Strangi knows physics. However, his lecture is very sloppy, he tends to do many different questions on the same diagram making it hard to keep on track. Guidelines on exams are not very clear either, canvas lacks information and is disorganized.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PHY122
Dec 17, 2022

Combination of exams being 60% of your grade and EXTREMELY inconsistent/bloodthirsty grading by some TAs means your grades can really come down to luck. Pray to whatever god you believe in after every exam. SIs are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and a saving grace for many. Don't rely on lecture/HW alone to get you through this class.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022

He didn't teach the lectures like half the time, when he taught it was alright but very equation and derivation heavy for concepts that are just starting to be taught. I will say that some of the lectures felt a bit like a fever dream.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2022

This course is so poorly organized. The hw is due at 4 pm on Sundays. Once got a zero on hw that I turned in less than an hour late. I asked if I could have partial credit since the syllabus never references 0 tolerance for late hw. He responded by saying my "tone was completely unacceptable." He may act like he cares but really he's just arrogant

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Woo-hoo! Just got my A in this class. Can't believe its over and managed to get an A in E&M as premed student. Thank you prof Strangi for the great semester. Homework and tests were alike and certainly doable.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022

I kinda get the hate, but if you go to SI the class really isn't too bad. The midterms test the most basic concepts you learn, even if in lecture he goes over more difficult problems

2.0
1.0
PHY122
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022

Professor Strangi is an amazing guy but not the best professor. His lectures are very vague and if I did not take physics in hs I would probably fail this class.

Caring
Respected
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2022

I think people give this guy more hate than he deserves. Don't get me wrong; I disliked the lectures. But the entire course was well-managed. The homework was from the textbook or very similar. The exams were testing the concepts and tested your knowledge of the concept without being overly difficult. It was a good course overall.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2022

Weeks before the final, he said he would put practice problems for us to use to study, and never put them until very shortly before the final. And they were barely even a help. He is not easy to reach I dont know what these fake good reviews are talking about, he was barely in class half the time.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2022

Seems like he might be a nice guy, and I don't care how "organized" the class was, it was terrible. Half the time he wasnt present for lectures and the lectures were completely utterly useless. It seems like most of the people who did good in this class was not because of the professor, but because they taught themselves and/or took the class in HS

1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2022

If you didn't take this class in High School or have no experience in this subject, prepare to teach yourself and put unreasonable amounts of time teaching yourself and trying to grasp the material. Lectures did not help for the exams at ALL! Inconsiderate professor definitely.

Group projects
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2022

I did really good in this class, but I am not delusional so I will tell the truth. The only reason I did good was not due to his lectures, or his class organization, or his homework, none of that. I only did good because I taught myself and took this class in high school. Simply put. I would never take this guy's classes ever again.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2022

Difficult exams and really bad professor. I hope he takes the advice of his students so he can improve.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2022

I had a terrible experience in a class with a professor who was disorganized and unresponsive in lectures, and had extremely difficult exams. I do not recommend taking a class with this professor.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2022

I had the unfortunate experience of taking a class with a professor who was not effective in teaching the material. Their lectures were often disorganized and hard to follow, and they were not responsive to student questions or concerns. Additionally, the exams were extremely difficult, even for those who had put in a lot of effort and study time

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2022

Despite being knowledgeable about the subject matter, the professor struggled to effectively convey the material to the class. They would often get sidetracked and go on tangents, leaving the students feeling lost and confused. Overall, I would not recommend taking a class with this professor

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2022

This professor is completely disorganized and unprepared for class. They are also unresponsive to student questions and concerns, and seem completely indifferent to the struggles and needs of their students. Overall, I would not recommend taking a course with this professor. They do not provide a positive or productive learning experience.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2022

Very difficult to understand, lectures were unclear for those of us who had not taken E&M in high school. Would not recommend taking physics with this professor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2022
Would take again

It's hard for a professor to make an intro-level class interesting to all 300 people who take it, but strangi did a good enough job with pacing and lectures to give the needed information. Additionally, he gives a lot of examples - pay attention to those! Exam questions are usually similar. He's great outside of class too for help and whatnot.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS166
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2023
Would take again

I am really enjoying this class. Prof. Strangi put together a wonderful program and each week we go through new research topics. Such a wonderful professor.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Respected
4.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2023
Would take again

I had a great experience with taking PHYS 122 over the Fall. Prof. Strangi was a fantastic and approachable teacher who wants all his students to do well. Tests were graded easily. That being said, do not slack off. PHYS122 is naturally a hard class (plus the labs)and it is a big time commitment

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PHYS166
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 29, 2023
Would take again

I am glad I decided to take this class where I am learning about many research areas. It is great how everything is explained and made available to us.

Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2023
Would take again

PHYS 122 coursework was an all-around experience that benefited my major in EE. Labs were heavy and not well organized but Prof Strangi did a great job. He is such a great professor.

Participation matters
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

I wouldn't say this was an easy class especially because the labs were long and painful. Professor Strangi made very clear his expectations for this course and the lectures were nice and clear. I'd recommend to go to office hours regularly he provides you with hints and useful suggestions.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PHYS166
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

Take this class it is awesome! No homework or exams just lot of fun.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2023
Would take again

Such a great professor. Gives really good feedback and cares about the students actually learning the material. He will go out of his way to re-explain subjects the students are having problems with.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2023

Not the greatest guy to teach E & M. The class is hard and Dr. Strangi is not the most helpful during office hours. Handwriting was pretty sloppy

5.0
2.0
PHYS166
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2023
Would take again

This is my second class with professor Strangi and I find him very caring and respectful. I learned that he is a very accomplished scientist but his class are very enjoyable and full of interesting real world examples.

Caring
Respected
4.0
1.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2023
Would take again

Great class and awesome teacher indeed! I took E&M in HS but in this course I learned the through essence of it. Not an easy class - E&M is lot of material - but for sure I'll take it again.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PHYS166
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 22, 2023
Would take again

Prof Strangi and all lecturers of this course deliver amazing lectures and are very caring. Take this class if you want to learn first hand of the excellent research areas at CWRU.

Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
PHYS166
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

He seemed to be a fun professor, though PHYS 166 is not a class where the main professor talks much, for most of the time is dedicated to the lectures of other professors about their respective fields. It is an easy class, and you learn much about physics and chemistry. Overall, it is a fun way to spend an hour a week.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Jun 19, 2023
Would take again

Just gotta give a shoutout to Professor Strangi for teaching Electricity and Magnetism like an absolute boss! his lectures were mind-blowing, and he had this super cool way of explaining complex stuff that made it actually stick in my brain. 10/10 would recommend taking his class!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Jun 30, 2023
Would take again

Trust me, you won't regret taking this class. Strangi teaching style is not what you are used in HS but his class is a total game-changer! #ProfessorStrangiRocks

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PHYS166
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2023
Would take again

This class was exactly what I was looking for to figure my research interest out. Prof Strangi lined up an impressive list of research topics presented in class every week. Take this class if you can and Strangi is amazing!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

Prof Strangi was caring and accessible outside class. As premed student I found the material difficult, but Strangi went out and about to explain concepts well by providing all sorts of support to succeed in this course. I would definitely take it again.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2023

PHYS122 had one day of lecture, one day of practice problems, and one quiz every week. You will do most of your learning for this class on youtube. If this is your first time taking physics E&M and you want to rely on the lectures only you will struggle. I did not learn much about physics when I took his class and the pace was slow.

3.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

I took AP Physics coming into this, so I really didn't learn much in lectures. He kept trying to reschedule things (like the final?!), but overall, the course was manageable. Homework is a good portion of the grade, and the exams are much easier than the SI review sheets, so studying by going to SI review sessions means you'll be fine on the test.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Professor Strangi is passionate about E&M and wants students to succeed. It may be hard to follow his progression with deriving out equations; however, he is easily accessible outside of class to answer questions about homework, lectures, or research interests.

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
3.0
3.0
PHY122
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2023
Would take again

Fall 2023 term had 3 different professors teaching different things so following along was difficult. The homework's are best to ensure that you understand the material. The posted lecture slides by Strangi were the most helpful for studying. Exams were easier because of the curve. If you do well in Lab its hard to do bad in the class.

5.0
2.0
PHYS122
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2024
Would take again

Taking Strangi's class is a no-brainer - he rocks!

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Strangi is amazing! They make tough physics concepts easy to understand and super interesting. One of the best professors—highly recommend!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
PHYS122
Grade: B+
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Strangi's PHYS122 is a game-changer! While the material can be tricky, his lectures and accessible help make it manageable. I found unstuck study super useful for extra practice and exam prep.

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