Extremely smart and sarcastic, which makes for very entertaining classes. He loves chemistry so if you are a chemistry major take him and bring up the subject of chemistry lots.

Really good teacher. Very intelligent and passionate about phy's. * Loves rock climbing, (wear I love rock climbing shirt or something) couldn't hurt :0)

Great Teacher. You lucked out if you get this guy. He is brilliant and really enjoys his work. His comedy, well he is working on it.

Joe is probably the best prof I have ever taken. He is engaged in class, always has very cool physics experiments and is very thorough. Reading assignments and homework is sometimes a lot but physics is a pretty heavy subject. Highly recommend. Highly.

Took his astronomy class. Awesome teacher. Although I hated waking up on Saturdays to go to class, it was always fun and interesting once I got there. Try to get him if you can. Easy grader!

He's awesome! Def. knows what he's talking about and always willing to answer questions. He makes a difficult, boring subject fun with his great stories and sarcastic sense of humor. Very cool, not a tough grader & generally understanding with assignments. He was late sometimes, but he'd let us out early in exchange. I had lots of fun in his class!

Prof. Lowry is one of the best professors I've had. I didn't know anything about physics before his class but after taking it, I want to take more classes. Lab scores are very important, make sure they are thorough and you'll get 20 out of 20.

Took him for Concepts in Physics and Foundations of Natural Life science. He is awesome, and you will learn a lot especially if you are not a sciency-mathy person really, but still interested. Funny and not too difficult if you show up and do all your work. Also cute for an old dude. JUST SAYING.

He's extrememly nice and really funny. His quizes have some tricks in them, but he lets you use cheat sheets. He doesn't "grade" the homework, he just makes sure you did it, so always put in an answer, even if it's wrong, and he'll almost always give you credit. The only 'bad' thing about him is that sometimes he's hard to track down.

Easy going, Interesting ,.....

one of the best professors I've had.very easy grading, and easily pass....if you only do whatever he taught in class, you can easily pass the class. he will give extra credits also, that will be very helpful for final exam.

Physics is hard, not the professor. This class is set up great, could not be a better professor. Really enjoyed his class. Very smart guy.

Best Teacher i Have ever Had. Dont Hesitate to take him. I hate physics, But came to every class just to be in his class.

What can I say...I loved loved loved his class (and I hate Physics) He makes this class not only fun but entertaiing. He is very sympathetic to students and is always available. Tests are open book and as a result there is not much memorizing - He loves Physics and it shows. As for us ladies...He is very good on the eyes.

They could not have found a better guy for an intro to Physics class. He really does promote and develop interest in a field that scares many.He is a very skilled Educator and totally invested in his students education. In short this guy rocks!

I absolutely loved this professor. He was very helpful, very knowledgable and entertaining. He explained things very well and I learned a lot :) show up everyday, take notes and do your homework and you will get an A. Homework is word for word from the book and a TON of writing, the only downside :/ very fun and easy class

He's a great lecturer. Very engaging and pretty funny. What I did not like about this class: Lots of group work for lab & project physics. I don't mind group work but when you get grouped up with strangers it's risky. Try to choose your group wisely. I had some dead weight in my group and they were never penalized despite doing almost no work.

He's very entertaining and does his best to make physics interesting and fun. The only problem was his quizzes. They always had a critical thinking question, where the question is either something we've never solved for, or is set up in an unfamiliar way. While frustrating, as long as you get a C on them, you'll pass the class with an A.

Class is setup with lots of group work which is hard to pull off in a subject like Physics and this one fails as well. Nearly no homework to actually get good at working problems, just the required group projects. Quizes and Final are difficult with questions not covered in either lecture or the optional homework.

Wonderful teacher but make use of the TA... the subject can be difficult to grasp and the more time put in, the better the grade.

fun class, ok quizzes

Prof Lowry is a great professor. He's a little kooky, but his humor is appreciated in a class that can sometimes be hard to understand. Definitely preferred going to him over our SI and he was always available for extra help. There's one big group project and 5 quizzes you can use your hw notebook on. HW is collected for points. No book needed.

Fantastic teacher. Wish more teachers were like him. Very enthusiastic. Very clear. Keeps things interesting even if physics is boring to you. Definitely the teacher to take.

Lowry was a great professor for Physics 1 & 2. He explained the material fairly well and he was always willing to go over the subject learned that day. If you keep up with the homework and use the SI (if available) then this class will be very easy to get a good grade in. No text book was needed to pass this class.

His lectures are amazing, definitely need to show up to class to be able to get it. His lectures are entertaining and don't feel that long but expect to have some homework and a paper. But over all the course is pretty easy.

Very good lecturer. He has a passion for the subject material and uses a lot of demonstrations to keep class interesting. Read test questions carefully, he expects a precise answer. The only negative attribute I noticed was that he often starts class 10-15 minutes late.

Good lectures, very well though out. HW is a must because I was able to use it on quizzes. Prepare for a good size final and a big group project.

Class lectures and demos are clear and pertain to subject matter. He makes learning physics fun and is an easy going professor if you have any questions about subject matter. If you do what's expected and attend the SI sessions, there's no way you can fail this class.

He is a great instructor, but it's not an easy A. Straightforward grading including hw, quizzes, final, lab, and group project. He gives some EC and drops some grades. Get in a lab group with competent people or you will regret it all semester. The labs often run late and the project was not fun or easy. Go to every class and SI session.

He really cares about his students learning the material, rather than just regurgitating definitions. The class drags on at times, but he tries to keep it interesting. I recommend taking him, and i will definitely take more classes with him.

Hands down, best professor I've ever had. Passionate, hilarious, excellent at teaching, there is not enough good things to say about this guy. My only gripe is that he doesn't use the online resources a lot but this is hardly enough for me to say he is even a subpar teacher. Highly, highly, highly recommend if you need physics.

For Lowry's class, show up to class, take notes, and do the homework. You'll be glad you did.

Very fair goes over materials if you miss class but you need to ask him made projects fun Definitely take good notes

Lowry is an excellent choice for physics. The course material is difficult and the concepts are complicated but Joe takes time to dissect problems, presenting clear analysis of the content. Tests are difficult but can be compensated by good grades in lab reports. Take time, do the labs right - accessible outside of class, which is great!

Took two classes with him 3 my 2nd favorite prof at this place. No textbook needed Lets you use a formula sheet for the final Lets you use homework for quizzes Sense of humor Makes you want to learn Creates good class and lab atmosphere Very fair grader with good feedback Very knowledgeable Helpful and cares about students Available for extra help

Great teacher, funny guy. Best advice is to write down everything he puts on the board. If you miss a class, partner up with someone so you can copy their notes; you'll need them, as certain exams may be open note. Offers plenty of extra credit, but will not always remind you when assignments are due, so pay close attention to your syllabus.

A very kind and funny man, he makes 3 hour lectures entertaining and interesting with his clever sense of humor. Lots and lots of extra credit plus a take-home final exam to boot. Labs are easy as heck and he typically won't hold class for the entire duration. Wasn't interested in Astronomy before I took him but he makes it a fun Gen Ed. class.

Had Lowry for Astronomy and he is a pretty fantastic and funny professor, though he is EXTREMELY picky when it comes to answers on tests and exams. My advice is to copy down what he writes on the board word-for-word, don't leave any details out. Doing so on tests will make you lose tons of points, even for the smallest mistakes.

GREAT PROFESSOR, GREAT CLASS

Prof Lowry is fantastic. He is very straightforward, and his lectures cover everything you need for quizzes/final exam. Show up to every lecture and finish your homework on time. I spent a lot of time reviewing for this class and went to the SI. Find a good lab group bc labs r long and you do a final project worth a lot of pts with them.

Make sure to attend all lectures and lab. If you have any questions he will take as long as it needs for you to understand the answer. His quizzes are hard, and so is the final. But it is not impossible to get an A. If you have a bad lab group you will also struggle in the class.

I LOVED Prof. Lowry. I had him for both 1610 and 1620 and I must say I learned a lot, and I wish he was teaching more classes. Grading is very straight-forward, Come to labs, study lectures for quizzes and keep up with the homework and you'll be in good shape. Make sure you choose your group wisely, lots of points for group labs/project.

Lowry is a great professor. He will make sure you learn concepts instead of memorizing answers. He does not hand out "A's", especially since this is a heavy group work class. Plan on using the recommended textbook outside of class to succeed. He can be a hard grader, however, he's preparing you for higher classes. It only gets harder from here!

Great lecturer! Do your homework, ask questions and you will be fine. Course is heavy on group projects so pick a good group and you will do well. My favorite lecturer in OCC by far!

Great professor!!! Very organized, let you use your homework on quizzes, Friendly, funny, his lectures are very interesting!!!

So I'm not great at physics, and I took professor Lowry for 8 weeks in the spring of 2019. He's very clear about what he wants on exams. Copy every single thing he puts on the board, do every homework problem he assigns, and GO TO THE TUTORS FOR HOMEWORK HELP. Samer and Jay are the best. Go to their tutor hours!

Lectures can be confusing, but this is physics. Go to office hours, hes always happy to answer questions. Prepare to stay well passed the ending time of class. Labs and problem solving sessions always run over time. Be in a good group, much of your grade is dependent on group projects.

Professor Lowry is a nice guy, some people don't appreciate his anecdotes throughout lecture but I found it to be a nice little break from the material. He lets you use homework notebooks on "quizzes" which are effectively test grades as well as a formula sheet on the final exam. As long as you do your homework there's really nothing to worry about

Lowry is great in a classroom setting. And if you go to tutoring, you're pretty much going to pass with an A. However, after the COVID situation and having to go virtual, that changed quick. No one knows what to do and he doesnt respond to emails, nor is tutoring online any help since he wants everything ADIC. Don't take online classes with him!

I had a lab with this class and was scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays to meet, but he only had Wednesday zoom calls. He was pretty good at explaining such a difficult subject and was open to help anyone if they got lost. My lab partners sometimes did not understand the material all too well, but I think that's because physics can get difficult.

I had Prof Lowry for summer physics 1 and 2 last year so the class was online during covid. No exams but plenty of worksheets. Yes, it was a lot of work (especially being an accelerated course) but if you balance your time and figure out a schedule to get homework and labs done you will be fine. He was a really nice guy and explained things well.

If you want to earn credit for the work you are doing , he is the professor to take class. If you spent quality time in studies and homework you will get the grade you deserve - No short cuts allowed. No text books needed . If you hear his lectures and write down the notes you will get half the credit there itself .follow what he says,grade follows

His lectures are long but he finds ways to make them interesting. PICK A GOOD LAB GROUP THOUGH! The people that you choose to be in your lab group will determine your grade.

I thought he was a pretty great professor. The lectures were super interesting because he makes use of real life demos, he's got a funny sense of humor, and he's a pretty reasonable guy overall. He is a very meticulous grader though, and group work makes up a big portion of your grade, so pick a good group!!

difficult to prepare for the quizzes, most of the questions aren't in the homework so the cheat sheet he allows is almost useless, in my opinion. Good thing he offered extra credit and is dropped our lowest quiz.

Prof Lowry is just amazing. He makes the classes to fly by and always tries to create good examples so everybody can understand the lecture. Of course you are going to have to study and do plenty of quizzes but the way he teaches changes the game

Very fair grader and understanding of students. he wants students to succeed and understand and it shows but you need to show you are putting in the effort. Physics is not meant to be easy but the lectures were highly enjoyable and comprehensive. careful choosing lab partners because they can impact your experience. be prepared to study a lot

I actually enjoyed his lectures. They seemed somewhat random at first, but they quickly became relevant to what the course material was teaching. Fun to talk with, and pretty laid back on the grading. Make sure you make friends and form a group! You'll do many hands on projects for him, and make sure you know the due dates and are never late!

I thought Mr. Lowry was a terrific teacher. He always kept his lectures very entertaining by telling stories and using demonstrations to explain the physics concepts learned.

I absolutely loved this professor. I've never taken physics before and I had no interest whatsoever, but he made it interesting. Have to mention he is so funny, he makes jokes during lectures all the time. Make sure you communicate with him, he is really understanding and super nice. Loved taking his class

Easily one of my favorite professors I've ever had. Loved his lectures and demonstrations he did during class. Take good notes, review examples and group written problem assignments to succeed. Forgiving on graded personal work with lots of partial credit for attempting problems including the final, he allowed a double sided notesheet. Thanks Joe!

10/10 Would Recommend.

Lowry was very fun to listen to. His lectures were interactive, and he really dove into our physics subjects. His quizzes were based on lecture problems as well as homework problems. I took this as a summer class, and even though it moved quickly, it was a great experience!

Homework is optional, but you can use your homework as notes during quizzes. There are 2 group projects that are a large portion of the final grade (fairly easy). Prof. Lowry's lectures were engaging and entertaining, there were a lot of physical demonstrations which really helped with visualizing the content. Overall, I really enjoyed this class.